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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
There We're Miles
 of MOurners
STILL IN LINE WHEN DOORS
 WERE CLOSED AT 10 P. M.
THRONGS AT WESTMINSTER
Marched in Double File on Either Side of the catafaIque-Foreisn Repre- senfatives At Kings Funeral.

London, May 1S.-Thousands of peo- pie, marching in double file, on either side of the catafalque on which rests the coffin of Edward VII, passed through Westminster hall today, and when the doors were closed at 10 o'clock tonight there were seemingly miles of people still in line.
 Foreign Representatives Gathering.
 Throughout the afternoon Victoria station was the scene of a constant stream of foreign representatives ar irving for the funeral. King Albert of Belgium and King Manuel of Portugal were met by King George and his eld- est son, the Duke of Cornwall. Other arrivals included the Duke of Aosta, representing King Victor Emmanuel; M. Pichon, the French minister of for eign affairs, representing President Fallieres; and King Ferdinand of Bull the crown prince Of Servia. Prince Henry of the Netherlands, Prince Charles of Sweden, two Chinese mis- sions headed by Prince Tsai Tao, resentatives of various German princi- palities.
 Most of these visitors went to West minister hall after 10 o'clock tonight, to witness the lying state, Queen Mary accompanying the guests.
 German Emperor Lands Today.
 The German imperial yacht Hohen- zol1ern arrived at Sheerness this even ing, but at the emperor's request no salutes were fired. The emperor will land tomorrow morning and proceed to London.
 The official programme of Fridays ceremonial, which was issued tonight, is a lengthy document, occupying five or six columns in the newspapers MT. Roosevelt, as special envoy of the United States, with M. Pichon, will ride in the eighth carriage in the process sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
TO BRING DOMESTIC
 EDUCATION TO THE FRONT. Report of the National Association of
 Manufacturers' Convention.

New York, May 1S.-John Kirby, Jr., of Dayton, O.. was reelected presi- dent of the National Association of Manufa cturers today and after three adjourned. Tonight the annual ban quet was held at the Waldorf Astoria and the association will meet in New York again next year.
 A bit of sentiment was infused into the closing hours of the convention with the adoption of the report of the committee on industrial education Af- ter dwelling on the necessity Of ade- quate trade schools for boys, the report says of girls:
 Since most women who engage in wage earning industries Gas well as others) are at least potentially wives and mothers, training for housekeeping and home management is believed to be an essential part of all their edu- cation, whether it be industrial or gen eral, and this is a part that has been woefully neglected in our school sys- tenn.
 Tt is therefore our duty to make special effort to bring domestic educa- ton to the front and do everything possible to place it on a higher plane.
 "A high standard of skill and know ledge of housekeeping in all its branches and details is of such far reaching effect upon the industrial fu- ture of any community that every eff fort should be made to shape public opinion toward a true appreciation of it's importance and dignity.
 Women and girls are employed in m mechanical occupations connected with nearly every industry in the land, and these occupations of women are not only affecting industry but the stand ard of womanhood and the home. It is therefore of the utmost importance that young girls who must work in shops and factories for a while shall be trained for occupations which do not prevent development or incapaci- tate them for future mothers and home makers ''
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
CONGRESS WEDNESDAY.
Debate on Railroad Bill Lasted All Session of Senate-Laws for Hawaii in the House.

Washington. May 19.-By a vote of 40 to 23, the senate today amended and accepted the house provision of the railroad bill which places the defense of suits before the interstate commerce commission in the hands of the attor- ney general, but permits the commis- sion and shippers to intervene and even to continue the suit in case the attorney general withdraWs. The pe- riod during which rates of railroad companies may be suspended by the commission was extended from so to 120 days, on motion of MT. Aldrich.
 The debate on the bill lasted all the session and was marked by some sharp passages between Senators Rayner and Hughes and also between Senators Rayner and Eikins.
 An early adjournment was taken to afford the democrats an opportunity to confer over certain propositions made~to them by the regular republi- cans
 The house spent the entire day de- batting a bill to extend to the territory of Hawaii the laws of the United States concerning appropriations that are enjoyed by the territories within the United States The bill was pass ed. having been previously passed by the senate.
 Both houses will meet tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
LAKE MoHoNK CONFERENCE.
Proposed World League of Churches
 in Behalf of Peace.

Mohonl Lake, N. Y, May 1S.-A let ter from the archbishop of Canterbury, commendatory of the proposed world league of churches in behalf of peace, was read tonight at the Lake Mohonl1 conference on international arbitration. It was read by the Very Rev. w. Moore Ede, dean of Worcester, England, who prefaced his formal prayer with the communication. It is likely that the conference platform win endorse the peace movement of the churches of the British and German empires and will urge the churches of this country to join therein.
 President Butler announced to the conference amid applause tonight the receipt of despatches announcing the acceptance of the United States, Brazil and Argentina as mediators in the dis pute between Peru and Ecuador
 Besides Dean Ede.- the speakers to- night were Paul Ritter, minister to Switzerland, and Dr. L. s. Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
SUDDEN BOOM OF THUNDER
 AND DARKENING OF THE SKY
Gave Those Antici pating Strange
 Happenings a Short Fright.

gsNe fncSe AnliCI PdIlnQ SlFaH9S
 Happenings a Short Fright.
 Boston. May 1S.=A sudden boom of Ef1uader. followed immediately by the 6srizening of the sky and heavy x5ovnpour Of rain. gave nervous folks who were anticipating strange happen snzS from the approach of the comet a mild shock at sunset tonight. but the Scare was quickly over After the shower the sky. which had been ob- acured bx clouds all day, was clear at Intervals. but the moonlight shut off all observation of the comets tail Thou EaIds Of binoculars were searching the heavens from the roof tops of the city, and ct Harvard observatory, in Cam bridge the full staff of official observ- CTS were on duty. prepared to detect and record any unusual incidents
 No Important Discoveries Expected.
 Prof w. H. Pickering, director of the observatory, was gratified with the conditions following the clearing of the storm. but declared he did not expect fo make any important discoveries. The sky was so bright while the moon vas high that the glow of the comets tan had not beee located at midnight
 Wireless Not Disturbed.
 No indication of the approach of the comet had been detected at a late hour at the naval wireless stations of either Newport R l. or tFle- Charlestown .1zys-vard- which had been ordered to De on watch for evidences of any elec- tr-cal disturbances
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
PANIC STRICKEN ON A
 SINKING EXCURSION STEAMER
The Uncle Sam Capsized in Missouri
 River-No Lives Lost.

Kansas City, Mo, May 1s.-Panic- stricken by the realization that they were on a sinking steamer 15O men, women and children struggled madly to escape from the excursion steamer Uncle Sam, which struck a sandbar and capsized in the Missouri river near Kansas City, today Only the coolness of the crew prevented loss of life.
 The accident occurred in mid stream. The steamer was attempting to turn around and while backing down the river with the rapid current struck a large Sandbar which crushed in the entire right side of the boat.
 The boat filled rapidly and men and women began to scream and struggle with each other. The officers and crew were nearly swept off their feet.
 The boat was headed for the bank. but before arriving it sank on one side submerging half the deck. A few persons jumped overheard but the. water being shallow they were rescued. Officers of the government steamer Missouri rushed their boat to the rescue. In less than ten minutes after the boat sank every passenger was safely on the shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
MRS. cHESEBROUGH'S TRUNK
 HAD FALSE BOTTOM.
Wife of Owner of Coast Line Steamers
 Charged With Smuggling.

Trenton, N J., May 1S.-lMrs. MatiI- da NJ. Chesebrough of Boston, whose husband owns line of coast carrying steamers and who is said to be very wealthy. was placed on trial in the United States district court today on a charge of smuggling Mrs Chese- brough is charged with landing in Ho- boken May 25, 1909 and failing to de- clare her dutiable articles, which con- sisted of furs, laces, etc John B. Eiernan of the New York custom house was the first witness. He testified to finding the articles in one of Mrs. ChesebrougllS trunks, which contained a false bottom. Mrs. Chesebroug1l and her husband were in court the entire day The trial will continue tomor-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
FIRE BALLOON FRIGHTENED
 NEW YORK ITALIANS
Thought Erd of World Had Surely Come-Many Trampled in Panic.

New York May 1S.-A child of nine, gazing for the comet through a. broken bottle. the best telescope she had, was shot during a street fight tonight in Little Italy. Her spine was shattered and she will die. No arrests were made.
 In another street of the same quar- ter 500 Italians fell to praying when they saw bearing down on them from the heavens a bright ball of flame. There was a panic in which many were trampled when the aeroIite ex- ploded into small fragments. Some body had sent up fire balloon.
 At the Standard Oil works in Bay onne, N. J., the unskilled 1aborers, mostly Italians. quit work for the day in a body and spent most of their time in church They felt that if the comet should hit the earth theirs was an ill-cIosen neighborhood to take chances in
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
CAPTAIN DE CRESPIGNY
 ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL
Gallant English Soldier and Noted Po-
 To Player Commits Suicide.

London. May 1s.-Capt. Claude Champion de Crespigny of the Second Lige guards, a member of the Hurling- ham club polo team that recently vis- tied the United States, committed sui- eide by shooting today.
 The captain was found. revolver in hand seated at the roadside near Kings Cliffe in Northamptonshire where he had been the guest of Lord Brassey.
 The suicide is a son of Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny and was 37 years of age. He served with the British army in South Africa in 1899- 1900 and with the West African frontier force in 1903. He was twice wounded and was twice recommended by hfs commanding officers for the Victoria cross because of deeds of con- spicuous gallantry. He made many friends in America during the inter- national polo contests.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
ITALIAN PRIEST sLAsHED.
 HE IS EXPECTED TO DIE.
Father BeIizi Attacked in a Williams
 burg Street by an Italian.

New York. May 1S.-The Rev. Fa- ther Angelo Belizzi, curate of the Italian Catholic church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Williamsburg. was the object of a murderous attack in a Williamsburg street. today. when an unidentified Italian slashed him about the head and face with a razor. The curate. weak from the loss of blood, was removed to his home, and Coroner Gliunen was summoned to take his ante mortem statement. The assailant of the priest escaped
 The attack is believed. to have been in some way a sequel to a christening in a parish, at which Father Belizzi of- ficiated last night. The police had no explanation, except the vague state ment that it was believed the mans jealousy had been excited by some in- cident of the christening. They have a good description of the man and detectives are searching the city for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19

I atory at Mare island, tonight reported the following observation on sun spots:
 Great sun spots were noted at 4 D. m- today The largest spot was slightly northeast of the sun center, and was made up of three parts rough ly joined together by bridging such as chaTacterizeS complicated spots.
 Spots of the Whirlpool Type.
 This seems to indicate that the dis turbance is destined to last several days. It appears to be increasing in magnitude and to be of the vortex or whirlpool type, which often gives rise to disturbances of the eartf1s magnet ism. The sun spots will reach the suns central meridian in another day or two, and if any disturbance of the earth's magnetism is to occur from this cause, it is likely to come about Friday.
 The spots now seen are not be- lieved to have any connection with the comet and if any aurora or electric effects occur, we probably should as cribe them to the comet rather than to the spots on the sun.
 One Spot e0,ooo Miles Long.
 The largest spot observed at Mare island was estimated to be 6e,00o miles long and 3O,ooo miles wide.'' Prof. Brennan Saw Thirty Distinct
 Spots.
 St. Louis, Mo, May 13.-Solar erup- tions were observed this afternoon by Father Martin $. Brennan, professor of astronomy at the Kendrick semi nary. He saw thirty distinct sopts on the sun. One of them he estimated was 150,000 miles in diameter.
 Three awful groups is the way that Father Brennan described the spots.
 ''The recurrence of spots at this time is unusual, but there is nothing in it to cause uneasiness. It simply indi- cates internal activity. There is no possible connection between the comet and the sun spots. The comet is S0,- COG, 900 miles away from the sun and could not possibly have any effect on it.
 intensely Black.
 San Jose, Cal, May 1S.-Prcf. J. S. Ricka.rd of Santa Clara college meteor ologica1 observatory informs the As sociated Press that today he observed two very large spots on the sun, both intensely black
 The astronomer said that one spot was about twelve hours from the cen tral meridian. East of it were thir- teen pores or small spots. These spots were entirely new. he said, since for three months almost nothing in the nature of spots had been observed.
 Chicago Saw Three Spots.
 Chicago, May 1S.-Three sun spots, considerably accentuated, were ob- served at the Yerkes observatory at o'clock this afternoon
 Portland Could End But Two.
 Portland, Ore, May 1s.-Observers who examined the sun through power full telescopes today report two spots on the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
ROOSEVELT SEEING LONDON
 WITH MARSHAL SETH BULLOCK
Meets King George of orseoe-An Au-
 dienee With NorWay's King.

London, May ls-Colonel Roosevelt today had am audience with King Haakou of Norway and met King George of Greece. With all the mem- bers of the AmeFicah special embaa- sy he wrote his name fin the books of King Alfonso of Spain, Prince Henry of Prussia, Grand Duke Michael and other royalties. At lunch nt Dofches- ter house he met Lord LansdoWno Lord CrOmer and other noted Eng lishmen, while at dinner Lord and Lady Londonderry were among the guests. Colonel Roosevelt has brought together +. J. Cunningham who was one of his hunting companions iu Africa, and Marshal Seth Bullock They have taken greatly to each other and are seeing London together, Tho colonel went with them Co the shop of the taxidermist who is mounting some of his trophies and also gave the marshal a view or his guns,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
PORTO RICANS PARADE
 WITH LIGHTED CANDLES
Fearing Disastrous Consequences from
 HaIIey's Champion Wanderer.

San Juan. P. R., May 1S.-Fearing disastrous consequences from D1e comet, hundreds of Porto Ricans last night paraded the streets of San Juan and other towns in Porto Rico carry ing candles and chanting prayers. Many of them also spent conSid eralble time in the confessfonals.
 A large number of worlmen failed to report today at the tobacco fac tories and plantations, and the pine apple shipments have been curtailed because the laborers have refused to work.
 Pennsylvania Miners Refused to Work
 Wilkes Barre, Pa, May 1S-A large high Valley Coal company near Avoca refused to go to work today, fearing that Halley's comet might strike the earth and bring the lives of all to and end.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
Insurance Branch of Grand Interna- tionaI Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Detroit, Mich. May 1S.-Reports submitted today at the biennial con vention of the insurance branch Of the Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers showed an in- surance membership of 57.405 out of a 65, ,000 membership of the brotherhood Insurance policies in force aggregated $120,000. 900, and $500 new members had been received in two years.
 The insurance branch of the Wom- ans Grand Interna tional auxiliary elected Mrs. George Wilson of Alle- ghepy. Pa, president, and Mrs. J. w Gilchirst of Greensburg, Pa, chairman of the board of trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
ALBERT woLTER's SWEETHEART
Katie Mueller Now Living With Fsr-
 ents of the Murderer.

New York, May fs.-Katie Mueller the sweetheart of Albert Wolter. sem tenced to death for the murder of llt- tie Ruth Wheeler, is now living with Wolters parents and it is said tO be Frank Moss. the assistant district at- torney. who tried the case. offered tlle girl homo and for two weeks hhe accepted it. "bnt Albert wrote me Co go to his parents" she said today "and shall, always stay with taeul- that is. as long as they will let mo"
 Mrs. Wolter says the girl ia sindna- trious and q great help to her about the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
Increase in Corps of Cadets at West
 Point Military Academy

Washington, May 1S.-As the result of a decision announced today by Sec retary Dickinson there will be Sub- stantial increase in the corps of ca dets at the West Point military acad- emy. This in substance is that after March 2, next year., cadets may be admitted to the academy as success sors not only of the cadets graduating g in 1911 but also of the 1912 class mak- ing a total increase of 88 original ap- pointments over the usual number of admissions
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
PERSISTENT LILIUOkALAkl
 AGAIN MEETS DEFEAT
In Efforts to Have Restored a Por-
 ton of Lost Fortune.

Washington May s1s.-Liliuolsalani. the former queen Of Hawaii. has again met defeat in her efforts to have re- stored to her sometaing of her lost fortunes. The court of claims of the United States has just rendered an opinion in the case af the former queen against the United States in which the demurrer of the government to her petition is sustained.
 In this petition Liliuokalani asked the court to render judgment in her favor for $45O,0O0, or in lieu thereof, the rentals and profits derived from the so-called crown lands by the gov- ernment of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
NEW 6ATTLEsHiP MICHIGAN
 ON MEASURED MILE COURSE
Fer Twenty Successive Runs-She
 Made Fine Showing.

RociSland. Me, May 1s.-rha battle ship Michigan, which is supposed to be the acme of perfection in the 1G. GOO ton class, was sent over the measure mile course off Rooi,lRnd. today, for twenty successive runs, varying ln speed from twelve knots to better than l9 knots, Her fastest mile was at tho rate of 19.54 knots an hour. which eN- ceeds by more than half a iSnof the fastest mile she made in the builders acceptance standardization trial. Good as this showing was, the members of the trial board mado it clear that tho Michigan was not working up to her ability today and that the trials which are being held to test the relatives merits of the RoclSland ProvincetoWn and Delaware breakwater courses. are not designed to bring out the full speed capacity of the several ships. but to demonstrate how much horse power is developed or energy used to maintain similar speeds on the three courses.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19

President Taft Declared Himself in favor of fortifying the Panama canal.
 Ecuadorean Troops Are being rushed to the frontier in anticipation of hos tilfties with Peru.
 The First Annual Convention of the American Federation of Arts was be- gun in Washington.
 The United States Has Suggested to Mexico the reference of the Cham izal zone case to a friendly power.
 The Citizens of New Orleans are making a strong bid for the exposition to mark the opening of the Panama. canal.
 The War Department Estimates that it will cost half d million to raise the wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor.
 Commander Peary Arrived at Vienna and will be presented with a gold medal by the Austrian Geographical society.
 In a Fight Between Spanish repus- licans and the police in Valencia an officer was killed and many persons wounded.
 The Navy Year Book Shows that the United States ranks second to Great Britain in the total displacement of its warShips.
 The. Man Who Committed Suicide. by drowning in Glen pond, Woodbridge on Monday, is now believed to have been Clifton R. Dridge of Fort Myers, Fla
 The General Conference of the Meth odist Episcopal Church SoTth elected as bishops Rev. Drs. w. R. Lambutt, R. G. Waterhouse. Edward Manson, and James H. Mccoy.
 Governor Fort Signed an Order dis banding Company E, Second regiment, New Jersey national guard The dis bandment was recently asked for by national guard officials on the ground of insubordination.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
Will Give Play in Jewett City.

The local' east Of fifteen people who recently gave a successful presenIa- tion of The Trustee under the auspices of Open House, have accepted an in- vitat1on to give the drama in JeWett City next week It is probable that g number of their friends wifi accom- pany them next Thursday evening 10 see this play again
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
FIRE LOSS OF s75,ooo.
Village of Faust, N. Y., Was in Dam
 ger of Destruction.

Saranac Lake, N. Y, May 1s.-Al- though it was feared for a time today that the village of Faust. near here. would be wiped out by fire. the flames were under control tonight and the damage was estimated at 5000. The mills of the Santa Clara Lumber com pany. where the fire first broke out at 3 o'clock this morning were also saved, although the outbuildings were all burned.
 Tonight a mammoth pile of wood pulp, said to contain 4.000 tons, was past.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
J to Work
SNAKE DANCE IN NieHTsHIRTs
How Dartmouth College Students
 Marked the Comets Passing.

Hanover, N. H., May 1S.-A snake dance in nightshfrtS was held by thousand Dartmouth students on the college campus tonight to mark the passing of tho comet A terrific din was kept up for several hours before and after midnight with horns, whis- ties, bells and firecrackers. The ob- servatory was visited and the astron- omers were hbera1ly serenaded.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
Naugatuck Borough Wants City Char

Naugatucl1, May 1s.-At a meeting of the board of wardens and bursesses here tonight a petition was received asking the board to call a special meet ing of the citizens of the borough for the purpose of conidering the changing amending or repeating of the present charter. This is to be the first step toward tho securing Of city charter for the b0rouzb-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
Crushed to Death in Elevator.

San Francisco. May ls.-Steppins from the elevator in the hotel while the cage was in motion, Joseph Grif- fin, a millionaire. of St. Thomas, Ont. was crushed to death today. Grifnn was 70 years of age. He was a brothe of I. Y. Griffin of the meat hacking corppano ef thst name of vanrouves. 1. E. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-19
More Privileges for Visitors to New
 York Stock Exchange.

New York, May 1s.-The New York stock exchange has reiaxef the se- verify Of its rules, and it is now pos- sible for a visitor to view the opera tions of the brokers in the pit from the gallery above without escoTt. Siuce the panic of 1907, when members were alarmed by anarchist tireats they laNe allowed no visitors unattended IL is now necessary to present only s members card to the off1ce of the secretary. who then issues pass The change Mas made today.