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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Six Year Old Michael Rizzo, Half Dazed,
 Found Wandering Harlem Streets
INVITED TO MOVING PICTURE SHOW
Young Rizzo with the Longo Boy Who was Re- covered from an East Side Tenement Room Thurs day Night, Picked Up the Same Day by Strange Man-Story of the Abduction Told by the Longo Lad to the Authorities.

New York, Dec. o.-Anothor kidnap- ped boy was recovered tonight. prompt on the heels of the detective bureaus prediction that he would bo turned loose on tho street some time today. flo iH Michael Iuzzo, years old. n play mate of Giuseppe Lorgo, oiEht years old. wiho was recovered last night
 Both Boys Lived in Brooklyn.
 Both boys lived in Brooklyn and dis appeared on the same day. Giuseppe was taken from locked room last night in an East Side Manhattan tene- mert; Michael was found wandering tho Harlem streets tonight. half dazed. but tagged with his name and ad- dress.
 Police Hot on Trail of Biackmailcrs
 and Terrorists.
 Although Giuseppe is the first cap 1.-Two child held for ransom ever re- takcn by the police. Michael makes the fourth returned to his parents within the week Tho chase had grown too hot. and the police believe they havo at last made a beginning at uprooting the blnckmailers and tcrrorists who have Tpled respectable Italians of this city for years. Magistrate Tigho today commended Deputy Commissioner Flynn, formerly of tho secret service
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Maj.Gen. Randolph
 Commits Suicide
SHOT HIMSELF IN BATHROOM OF
 HIS WASHINGTON HOME.
ILL AND DESP0NDENT
Veteran of Civil and Spanish Wars, Former Chief Of ArtiIIery-oeners Randolph Was se Yesrs old.

Washington, Dec. 3.--Surrenderfng 1t is believed, to a fit of despondency caused by protracted 'unesg, Major General Wallace F. Randolph, T.. 5. A., retired. veteran of the civil and Span ish wars and former chief of artillery, ss1ot and killed himself today in the bathroom of hdg home here. The re- volver bullet penetrated the brain and death was instantaneous.
 Conspicuous in Civil War. General Randolph was q. native of Pennsylvania, and by his conspicuous service with the volunteers from that state during the civil war, won his first comm ission in the regular army. He leaves q widow and two daugh- ters.
 He Was @ Years Old AJrs. Randolph discovered the body, having. been attracted to fn. bathroom by the sound of the sIOt. Since his re- turn to Washington. month ago, from Fl visit to Penngyi yanis, General RLn- dolph's continued depression had alarmed lis many friends. and this, it is believed, led 10 his suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

over the aggregate population contain cd by the same states in 1900.
 The states not included in the com putation had an aggregate population of 5.139, ,336 in IsG6. If they maintain the growth of the other states their aggregate will be brought lIp to sI86, 774 giving q grand rotal for the Unit ed States of 91 ,549, ,503. Even if there should be no gain at all the total would be 90,502, ,061. Washington is expected 10 show m increase Of aIunos: 190 per cent. and Georgia is counted on to sustain the average; but, while Wisconsin probably will score q gain, it is not believed that 1t will reach 20 per cent.
 Figures for the United States Proper.
 There is no doubt that the total will be over 91, 600, ,000. The corporation is confined to the United States proper, and excludes all possessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
INSURRECTOS HEMMED IN.
 THE SITUATION IN MEXICO.
Government Troops Advancing on Dis turaed Region from All Directions.

Fl Paso, Tex. Dec. 9-E. Clement Strube, manager Of lumber company at Minaca. Chihuahua. arrived here today after trip through the region held by insurgents in northern Mexico. He said:
 Troops are advancing on the region from all directions and should have the insurrectioa crushed in few days. Guerrero was retaken by insurrectos on Sunday and they now hold that place. San Andrea, Pedernales. La Jun la, Minaca, Madeira, Temosachic and several other places.
 The insurrectos claim to have 2,00o men, but I think 1900 is a proper esti- mate Of their forces.
 By Saturday night the Mexico T government will have 4000 or 5000 troops in Chihuahua and should have the rebels hemmed in. No Americans have been molested-'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Conapicuous in Civil War,
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Annps Meeting Connecticut State
 Horticultural Society.
State

Hartford, Dec. e-At the annual meeting of the State Horticultural so- ciety here today the treasurer reported that there was q. balance Of s43.z5 in the treasury ana three new members taken in. The following officers were elected:
 President, J. F. H1Ss, Hartford; first vice president, J. 4. Wecer; second vice president, Alex. Cumming, Jr., both of Hartford; third vice president, Carl Peterson, West Hartford. County vice presidents. New Haven, J. IT. Slo- cornbe, New Haven; MiddieseZ, 4. A. Curtis, Deep River; New London, C. T. Beaziey, Norwich; Litchdeld, W. Angus, Cha pinville: Holland, J. 4. Tur ney. Rockville; Fairfield, C. Fl. Plump, West Bedding; Windnam. F. Y. smith. WiIIimantic: secretary George w. Smith. Ielrose, and treasurer, w.. W. Hunt, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Verdict of s54,5s2 in Favor of Charles
 A. Hanna.

Boston. Dec. 9.-A verdict Of s545s2 in favor of Charles A Hanna. receiver Of the National Bank or North Ameri- ca of New York, one of the so-calIed Morse institutions which failed as 3 result of the panic of 1907. was ordered by Judge Brown in the United States circuit court this afternoon against Clarence W. Barron, publisher Of the Boston News Bureau. The suit Of Re- ceiver Hanna was based uDon q note drawn by Mir. Barron payable to him self and endorsed by the bank. the re- ceiyer claiming that the Boston man owed the bank the balance on the note, which amounted to the sum mentioned. The full value of the note when it was issued was S70.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
RAID BY OFFICERS.
Two Hundred Cans of Opium Seized
 in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 9.-Thirty- seven Chinamen and two white men were arrested. and over two hundred cans of opium seized by internal revenue officers in a raid upon Chinese quar- ters here tonight.
 The police were surprised, wben searching the 37 Chinamen before locking them up for the night. at the request of the federal officers. to find no less than s23000 in cash upon their persons. The opium seized was also valued at several thousand dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Death of Spanish puk. of Rianzares.

Madrid, Dec. 9.-Word was received here today Of the death at the Chateau Sornio. near Giion. of the Duke Of Rianzares- The duke was son of Queen Maria Christina of Spain by her marriage with Fernando Munoz. q member of her bodyguard, who was created Duke Of RianzareS. This aEii- ance led to the expulsion from Spain of Maria Christina after she had been appointed regent during the minority of Isabelle II.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Governments Case Against Coal Trust
 to Be Carried Higher.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The govern mentg ca SC against the so-called coal trust probably will be carried to the higher courts.
 Jsrnes c. 5IcReynolds. who argued fi1c case for the government as special counsel, had c. long conference with Attorney General Wtckersham today, and al its close It vas tentatively un- derstood that the department of justice WI not be satisfied with the partial vIcrcry in the coutr's decision which he'd tne Temple Iron company 10 be an Illegal combination in restraint Of treGn
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
RIOTS IN CALCUTTA
Over Question of Sacrificing Cows at
 Coming Religious Festival.

Calcutta. Dec. 9.-One hundred and fifty persons were injured during riots here tonight. The trouble grew out of the strong feeling between Hindus and Mohammedans. brought about by the intention of the latter to sacrifice cows a- the coming Mohammedan religious festival. The Hindus regard the COW as sacred and endeavored to get the poicA to stop the proposed sacrifice. The police however declined to inter- yene and the rioting followed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Married on His Death Bed.

Lafayette. Ind, Dec. 9-After be- ing advised by physicians that he proba bly could live only 24 hours, By ron Ferguson of Toledo. Ohio. was married tonight to Mrs. Anna Schultz of this city. Ferguson told the Rev. Russell Utter, who performed the cer- emony. that he would leave his bride S5.000 in insurance and property. he couple had been engaged for year.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Jury of 12 Women Decided Divorce
 Suit.

San Francisco, Dec. 9-A jury of twelve women sat today in a superior court when Judge Graham summoned that number Of fair spectators, to pass upon q modification Of q decree of di- vorce. whereby Mrs. Mary A. Black acquired the custody of her minor son from Owen l. Black. Not being ac- ctstomed 10 jury service, the women failed to await instructions os the court and agreed on verdi1 without leaving the Dox The court order was entered in accordance with this yer dict.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
CONGRESS FRIDAY.
House Passed Indian Appropriation
 6iIi-Senate Not in Session.

Washington. Dec. s-The house of representa- devoted the entire time today to the consideration of the In dian appropriation pill. which was passed. IL carries a total Of ss27T 8e5, being 91,0O0 more than when it came from the committee. The rivers and harbors bill was introduced and will be taken uD when the house meets to- morrow at noon.
 There was no session of the sen- ate. that body having adjourned over until Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
UNIONiSTS MAKE NET
 GAIN OF BUT THREE SEATS.
Over Two Thirds of New House Of Commons Have Been Elected.

London, Dec. 9.-Over two-thirds or 460 members, of the new house of com- mons have been elected, and the political parties stand practically as they were at the dissolution of parlia- ment. The unionists, who last week expected to gain at least twenty seats, thus far have made a net gain of but three from their opponents.
 The standing of the parties tonight is as follows:
 Government coalition: Liberals 163, nationalists 53, labor 29. independent nationalists 6. Total 251.
 Opposition: Unionists 209.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
American Tourists in Europe Without
 Leader

Boston, Dec. 9.-Half d hundred tour ists now travelling abroad who started their journey under the guidance Of the CClIVers Tours comrany of this city may be compelled to either end tteir travels abruptly or continue thelr- at their own expense, the company having filed today q voluntary com mon law assignment with the city clerk. The liabilities and assets are not stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Sues cunard Steamship Go. for $15,o 900
 Damages.

Chicago. Dec. 9.-Mrs. Rose Douglas Lewis, wife of Col. James Hamilton Lewis, former congressman and cor poration counsel of Chicago. today filed suit in the superior court for s15,000 damages from the Cunard Steamship 'tmpany. She charges that in 1909, W nile she was making an European trip. jewels worth that amount were e.tolen from her stateroom.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
striklbreakers Shot from Ambush.

Irwin Pa, Dec. 9.-Within a few hours after their arrival from Johns- town today to seek work as strike breakers in the Irwin coal mines, two men were shot from ambush. The vic- tims are Nick Nonhar, 31 years old, and his brother. Joseph %. The former was possibly fatally wounded with three bullets, and Joseph was shot in an eye. The two men were met on the outskirts of a mine where a strike has been on for a long time, and were warned by two strangers not to go nesSrHtFfe mine. A fcSasninutes later they were shot down from ambush.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
LEGAGNEUX RISES
 10,4o9 FEET IN AIR.
Unquestioned Breaking of All Worlds
 Records by Frenchman.

Pau, France. Dec. 9.-Ascending from the aviation field here today. M. Legag- neux broke the worlds altitude record, rising to a height of 10, 499 feet.
 The F'renchman landed half frozen after a remarkable plane downward. He used a Bleriot monoplane.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Aged Couple Killed at Grade Crossing.

Lodi. Ohio, Dec. 9.-Joseph Yeargon, seventy years old. and his wife, the same age. were instantly killed and their six-year- grandson fatally in jured this afternoon when a rig in which they were driving was struck by fast limited interurban train. The rig was smashed to pieces and the occupants hurled through the air a distance of fifty feet
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Major peIton Relieved as Inspector ef
 Fitch's Home.

Hartford Conn, Dec. 9.-It was an- nounced at the adtUtant generals office here today that in accordance with a vote of the Soldiers hospital board, Major Edward F.. Pelton is relieved of the. office of inspector Of F'irch's home. The following appointments sa made by the board were also announced Edward E. Pelton Of Noroton Heights. 10 be sdJuCant with rank Of captain, and George S Smith of East Lyme to De inspector with rank o1 major.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Bristol plannino for citv Charter

Bristol. Conn. Dec. 9-Ar a special town meeting here tonight, il was vo- ted to adopt the plans submitted by a committee which had been selected for that purpose, for a city charter. The matter will be brought before the com ing general assembly It was also voted that the charter should contain referendum clause and the adoption of this will be decided upon at spe- cial election to be held December 2s.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Hudson River Naviaation Closed.

Albany. x. Y., Dec. 9.-Navigation on the Hudson river between New York. Albany. and Troy closed tonight when the steamers operating between those cities made their last downward trip. With the exception of three years. this Is the earliest that the river has closed in about twenty years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Woman Bought
 The Revolver
BUT SHE WAS NOT THE PRISON
 ER. WITNESS SAID.
TRIAL OF HATTIE LIE BLANC
Prisoner Will Not Take the Stand in Her Own Behalf, SO Leading Counsel Declared Yesterday.

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. o.ZThe Ie- Blanc murder trial today Was long, distance duel by legal methods between the youthful defendant, Hattie Ie- Blanc, and Mrs. Lillian M. Glover, the widow of the WaItham laundry man. The defense aimed all it's shots At the widow in noarshalNng its witncsses and drawing Out the evidence, while the prosecution sought to turn these darts in the direction of the little Cape Breton servant girl.
 Defense May Rest Today.
 The defense has five more witnesses and may rest before the adjournnlfnt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Prisoner Will Not Be Called to Tes-
 tify.

That Hattie Leblanc will not take the stand in her own behalf was the statement by her leading counsel to- day. Mir. Johnson intimated that he was entirely satisfied with the testi- mony by Hattie as given to the police the evening of her arrest, and saw no necessity of subjecting her to the strain of testifying at the present tri- bunaI or the searching inquiries of the district attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
No Change in Government of Christian
 Science Church.

Boston, Dec. 9.-A declaration that the government of the Christian Sci ence church under the board of direc- tcrs will continue according to the ideas of the late founder and leader Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, was made public tonight by the five directors following the first meeting of the board since Mrs. Eddy's death.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Mob Burned Headquarters Of Industrial
 Workers of the World.

Fresno. Cal, Dec. 9.-A mob tonight burned the headquarters of the Indus trlaI Workers of the World, severely beat members of the organization on -l1e streets and surrounded the county fau. demanding that other members of the Industrial Workers Of the World under arrest be turned over to them The mob did not enter the jar.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

Lisbon. Dec. 9.--Adyices from Fun chal state that the situation growing out of the cholera epidemic is serious throughout Madeira. Cholera riots oc- cur daily. The food supply is running short. and today the Portuguese gum boat Ieaire was despatched to the iS- land, carrying troops and medicines.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Japanese Steamer Lost With Crew.

Victoria, B. C, Dec 9.-Ths Js par-- ese steamer Kumanoto. 1883 tons. was lost with her crew of 34 men Nov. 27 off Sado Island while bound from Hur- roau to Tsing Tao with ties. A num- Der Of bdies were washed ashore. News Of the disaster reached here by nal srcay. In the same storm the steamer Tainei MarU went down off Akita pre- fecrura. ten of the crew drowning.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

London, Dec. 9.--Joacfin. the Indl- an who it fig alleged, under the name of Frederick Dennaaoy Vanderbilt, swindled two women of the name of Taylor out of $f,000 each and who was arrested about four weeks ago. was arc ralgned yesterday in the Marlborough street police court for the second time and was committed for trial
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Ask for Dissolution Of Norwalk Invest
 nent Company.

Bridgeport. Conn, Dec. a-A peti- ton was presented to the superior court here today by Fred F. White head and fourteen others holding 29o out of 1.4e0 shares of the Norwalk In- vestmen company. asking for a disso- lution of the company on the ground of mismana cement. The company. which was formed to do a general real estate and investment business. has been under the management of Dudley F. Hoyt of NOrwalk. for the past few
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

of tomorrow's single session. Nearly 2. dozen men and women, who knew the Glover family and Hattie. more or less intimately, occupied the wit ness stand today. Their testimony tended to show that Glover was per sistent in his attentions to women, that his wife became so angry on many oc- casions that she was heard to say more than once that she would like 10 kill him and had applied indecent epi- thets to her husband.
 Boston Clerks Testimony.
 Thomas J. Coffey, a clerk in a Bos- ton sporting goods house, who sold the revolver that was used in the shooting, said that a woman bought 1t, but when Hattie Leblanc was led past him he declared that she was not the woman
 The district, attorney drew from the revolver salesman the fact that he could not remember anything distine- tive regarding the woman. He also succeeded in having excluded consid erable testimony given by Seymour Glover at a previous hearing, which was aimed at Mrs. Glover. Some of the witnesses for the defense admit ted to the district attorney today that their testimony was very different from that given at the inquest and could give no reason for changing t.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
TerryvilIe Man Charged with Arson.

Terryville, Conn, Dec. 9-Charged with arson, Wadyslaw NusIauka was arrested today and placed under t1,50o bonds for hearing tomorrow. Mus lanka. it is alleged, set fire to three story block owned by him, and which was totally destroyed the early part of November. The fire was discovered at one o'clock in the morning and six families living on the second and third floors narrowly escaped with their lives. The arrest was made by the
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Reoresentstivs- Elect Parrsn had 2

talk with Postmaster General Hitch cock about postrnastcrship8.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

Little bags to be carried with suits and gowns are much in vogue. For afternoon there are beautiful shapes in tapestry. moire and satin, combin- ed with heavy-dyed faces. Brocades and bead-trimmed silks are used for evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Cab1ed Paragraphs

faynI Azores. Dec. 9.-The Italian steamer Lazio, due at St. Michaeps to- morrow from New York and Boston, has on board the crew Of the British freight steamer St. LeonarRs. which was abandoned at sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
esrmany's Financial Position.

Berlin, Dec 9.-Herr Wermuth, sec- retary of the imperial treasury, ex- plaining in the rechstag today the financial position of the empire, show ed that one year hence Germany will be able for the first time to balance her expenditures with her income.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

Oporto Portugal, Dec. 9--There are heavy floods in northern Portugal The SoaIza river, normally modest stream, is today a raging torrent 3g feet deep. The pure water supply of this city is threatened.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Pooula,ion of Utah s7s.s51.

Washington. Dee. 9.-The population of the state Of -rah is STS.35I, ac- cortilne to statistics of the thirteenth census issued today This is an in crease of s6.6G2. or 34-s per cent over 21614a in 1900 The increase from 1890 to 1900 was 55s70 or 313 per cant
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Can Lie Standing Up.

Let the country retain its compo- sure with respect to the little rumpus that Mexico is raising; Texas is stand ing between the United States and Mexico" says the Houston Post. But may not Texas lie down?-Columbia State
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

The French Government is consider ing the adyisab1lity of holding another international exposition In Paris in 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
President Taft's Double Dead.

Chicago. Dec. 9.--BIg Tom Currier. deputy United States marshal. who bore a striking resemblance to Presi- dent Taft. died at his home vesterSisy V at the age of st
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
2o.A Per Cent. inorease.

This computation covers all the states except Georgia, Montana, Wash
 nQton and Wisconsin, the figures on mo st of which Director Durand has de- cided to withhold until the total re- turns for the country at large are an~
 nounned. The states SO far given have an aggregate population of 15,3G2, ,725. This is an increase of 20.4 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
The Meu York cotton Elchanae ha a

decided to hold no sessions on Dec. 24 and Dec. 2I, the Saturdays preceding Christmas and New Years day. which this year fall on sunday. This gives a triple holiday, as each Of thege days will be observed ss a legal holiday the succeeding Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Fire at National capital.

Washington Dec ,9.-F'ire early to- day destroyed S15.GoO worth Of the stock of Jackson Brothers furniture store here. \ fireman was slightly in jured in the course of the blaze.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
ssptixt Ministers Confer,

A large number Of the Baptist min- isIers that represent churches in Nor wich and nearby places met in the Cen tral Baptist church on Thursday and
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
The Will Of the Late Henry M. Hoyt

of Pennsylvania. counsel Of the depart rnent of state, was filed for probate !n Washington yesterday. T. was made ln Philadelphia in 1904 and bequeatns his entire estate Co his widow. The eX- tent of the estate does not appear
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Another stsp in the Resumption Q.

athletic relations between the Unfver- gity of Pennsylvania and Harvard uni versity Was made public last night at Philadelphia. when the soccer schedule Of the former institution was given out. Harvard will be played in Cambridge on March 25 and Yale on April l al 8fOOrestoWn, -. J
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Enrique cr.el Not Held as Hostage,

Mexico City, Dec. e.-Enrique Creel. Jr. who was reported in despatches from San Antonio. today, to be held as hostage by reFolutionists in Chi huahua, is in Mexico City, on a visit to his father, the minister of foreign relations.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
The Inferior Sex.

The Inferior Sex" is billed for an early presentation in this town. Why can't those suffragettes leave the men alone?-Los Angeles Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Too Much.

The r4dge who denied 2 new trial ts Abraham Ruef. the san EranclsCo gratter. used forry-=iE pages to expae his opinion. The average cae-xsn cou-o tell what he thought of Ruef in TWO or three words-Toled (, Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10
Tn the John F. Ois+z Case tn

Tn the John F. Oietz Case the gu- Drenne court of Wisconsin has granted the motion Of the -state to quash the writ of habeas corpus denied the plea for 2. reduction in bail and also re- fused tC order the immediate service on aIl warrants against Dierz, who has been held ln jail at Hayward. Wis. on many charges.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-10

the Henry James Ten Eyck prize at Yale university was won last night by William z. smith of Louisville Ohio. His subject was "A World Court" The prize ls given in memory of Henry James Ten Eyck of the class Of 1879.