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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Cane Down Easily.


 At two thousand feet he was stliG ascending. After he was nearly out or sight as he could be without diaap- bearing he began to descend, much to the relief Of the spectators.
 He came down easily in front Of tho grandstand after having risen to the plane of the mountain peaks. As ho ieaped from his machine, checks glow py ms friends and carried to tho grandstand, where he barred d1is head amid a thunder of cheers.
 Early Afternoon Treat.
 Paulhan gave the crowd another treat earlier in the afternoon. Tho balloon New York, which had ascend ed from Huntington park, came drift ing toward Aviation camp. I'm it was Madame Paulhan among other guests. When the Frenchman caught sight OG it he sprang to his Farmnn machine. snapped out instructions to his helpers and in flash darted off.
 Rising in a wide circle to a height Of GOO feet, he sailed for mile or moro over the adjacent fields and approach- ed close enough to the New York tu hail his wife. Then he swept back Co earth, paying his respects to Beacheg and Knabenshue. whose dirigibles ho passed in descending.
 Periious Trip of tho Peoria"
 Los Angeles. CaI Jan. 12.-CarryinR milnonaires, actors, women and aero nauts. three balloons, New YorlS" Peoria" and "Dick Ferris" ascendnd from Huntington park within fifteen minutes of each other today and the passengers had plenty of excitement
 The Peoria which was the first of the three to start, had the most peril ous trip. As it arose the rigging foul- ed hagstaft on building. An anchor was thrown out and the balloon was brought to earth. That was enough for c. Cfosall, who left the balloon 10 Aeronaut Frank Kanue and his sister Marie, remarlSing that he had enough ballooning to last for some time The Peoria later started with the other two balloons.
 Tn the New York were Clifford B. Harmon, Nat Goodwin, Bud Wood thorpe, Madame Paulhan, Baron Rob ert De Penendorn, Madame De Pencn- dorm and George HarriBoif
 In the Dick Ferris a. new balloon. were A. G. Willard. aeronaut, George Dussler, Capt. H. s. SlotterbecIc. Cali fornia National guard, r. IT. Greer ana c. F. Gdholm.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
DOMESTIC EXPORTS FOR 1909.
Figures Which Reflect the Prosperity
 of the Country.

Washington. Jan. 12.-Figures which reflect the prosperity of the country, especially that of the farmer, occur in the statement of domestic exports for 1909 prepared by the bureau of statistics of the department of com merce and labor.
 Corn at 70 cents a bushel. wheat at $l.04 a bushel and about 12 cents for every pound of cotton exported is the record for 1909. More than $24OO0- 900 worth of corn and $4S, S,000, 900 worth of wheat went from American ports To feed the rest of the world last year. More than $46O 100000 worth of cot- ton went to foreign looms and as these figures show only the exportations from the principal ports of trade the detailed statements will be larger
 While there arc some decreases shown from the year 1908, the show ing is considered by the experts as highly satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
TOO RICH FOR HIS BLOOD. New York's New Fire Commissions Wants No Private Stable

New York. Jan 12=Rhinelander Waldo. New York's new ire commits Eione-. discovered today that as com missioner had a private stable with one bro1g1laEn worth $2,500; one dou- bic seated carriage S2,50o: one buggy, fse9- one Concord wagon, S1,000: one big sleigh $500; one electric rlnabout $500. and SIX sets of harness worth about $500 each
 groom informed him that it was customary for the fire commissioner Co have such an equipage, with stable men to boot Mfr. Waldo straightway directed that all the vehicles be sold at public auction and that regular ern- pioyTnenr be found for the "commis- sione-'s oschalan and three groons-"
 Nicholas Hayes was formerly fire commi ssione-, but failed of reappOint- ment oy Mayor Gaynor.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
SENTENCED TO
 A LIFETIME OF REMoRSE
Punishment More Terrible Than Death
 for Slayer of Baby.

BeT1eviIle, ILL, Jan. 12.-A lifetime Of remorse rather than death on the gal lows was the penalty imposed today on James Pullman, who confessed that he had killed his month old baby by crushing it's head with his heel.
 'I will not sentence Pullman to the gallows," said Judge A. Crow of the circuit court, but to the penitentiary for life. It will be punishment more terrible than death for him to be haunted day after day by the cries of his murdered child"
 Pullman killed the child last July after he and the infants mother had failed to find a home for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
ENGLISH SCHEME OF
 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Outlined by Winston Spencer Churchill,
 President Board of Trade.

London, Jan. 12.-A big scheme of unemployment insurance will be the work of the new liberal government, if returned to power. Winston Spencer Churchill, president of the board of trade, outlined the scheme in he course Of a speech at Glasgow tonight. when he addressed two huge meet ings.
 MT. Churchill announced that the details of the scheme had already been worked out by the board of trade and he said that if the people granted the pass compulsory and contributory unemployment insurance bill which would deal with the affairs of upwards of 2,250,000 adult workers, skilled and unsk1lled alike The new plan would be carried on in conjunction with 15O labor exchanges which were soon to be opened throughout the kingdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.
House Passed White Slave BiIi-New
 Bills in Senate.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The house could not agree with the senate's amendments to the Ballinger- -Pinchot inquiry resolution today and sent that measure to conference. The Bennett Sabath white slave bill was passed by the house, despite the objections of Representative Mann. father of rival bill
 In the senate the greater part of the session was taken up by the introduc- ton of new bills. The resolution call ing upon the secretary of the treasury to certify to the claims for extra all lowances for postmasters who have served from 1864 to 1874 was discussed at length A resolution formally ac- cepting the statue of General Lew Wal lace, placed in Statuary hall yesterday. was adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
s24 QUAIL SEIZED.
Sensational Raid Upon Cincinnati
 Storage House.

Cincinnati, Jan. 12.-Bills of fare from which it appeared that "Jap- anese turkey and other delicacies were to be served at dinner to Gin cinnati clubmen. were captured by Ohio and Kentucky game warden yes- terday, after a sensational raid upon a storage house, in which 924 quail were seized, alleged to have been con- signed to a leading cafe of this city in violation of the game laws of both states.
 ed, a maximum fine of S92. 400 is pos sible. and the minimum fine may be S23. 900
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
CHANGE FOR ADVANCEMENT.
Government in Great Need of Male Typewriters and Stenosraphers.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The govern ment is in great need of male stenog- raphers and typewriters. and while the compensation in most cases is a. little less than s1.o00, the inducement is held out that those who are willing to be- gin at this salary will have opportuni- ties for advancement. Stenographers are needed not only in Washington but in various places throughout the coun- try. To meet the demand the civil ser vice commission will hold a competi- tive examination January 25 in every state and territory in the Union, and it is stated by the commission that those who pass will have a good chance for appointment
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
FIGHT OVER STOLEN ROOSTER. House Wrecked When SIavs and
 Greeks Celebrate New Years.

Hammond, Ind, Jan. 12.-A stolen rooster and bad blood between SIav and Greek residents in Hammond caused a riot yesterday. A score were injured. Members of the two races fought like mad in a boarding house until it looked like a shambles
 It was the last day of the Greek New Years celebration The Greeks were becoming boisterous and. when accused by a Russian of stealing a rooster. they replied by hurling bot ties at him. Other Slavs rushed in and knives were drawn and used The ring1eaders fought the police and had to be roped before they could be taken to the station
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
TO PAINT cIrYs CARS YELLOW
Cleveland Mayor Determined to Stop
 All Joy Riding.

Cleveland. Jan. 12@The fourteen automobiles owned by the city are to be painted a bright yellow with blue trimmings, to stop joy riding.
 This was announced today by May or Baehr, who is much worked up over the unwarranted use of the cars for private purposes. He thinks that the new hue will reveal the fact that they are public property; and that city employees will not have the courage to ride in them on pleasure trips and pass for simon-pure automobile own CTS.
 The mayor also announced that all joy riders would be dismissed from the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
PADEREWSKI PRIZES
 FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS
Three Awarded Yesterday-One Comes
 to Connecticut.

Boston. Jan 12.-The award of the three 1909 PadereWski prizes for mu- sica1 com positions was announced to- day by the judges, George w. Chad wick, Horatfo W. Parker and Frank Van Der Stucken, as follows:
 First prize, $1,000. to Paul Allen of Boston, for a symphony in D major.
 Second prize, $500, to David Stan ley Smith of New Haven. Conn.,, for a. cantata
 Third prize, $500. to Rubin Gold mark of New York, for a quartette in A major for piano and strings.
 The judges found great difficulty in making the awards, owing to the un- usual number of manuscripts.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
MEAT GOING STILL HIGHER. So Says Swift-RetaiI Dealer Makes
 Large Gross Profit.

Denver. Jan. 12.-HaroId Swift of Swift & CO, in discussing the cost of living yesterday, said: Prices of meat are very high now, but there is every indication that they will go still high CT This is attributable to the high price of corn and the consequent scar city of livestock As long as the scar city continues, it is well to educate people to use the cheaper cuts of meat. These cheaper cuts are just as good and more wholesome If properly cook ed''
 Mir. Swift admitted that the retail dealer was making a large gross profit on meat.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES.
Schools Closed in Pittsburg-County
 Home Under Quarantine.

Pittsburg, Jan. 12.-Measles, which have become epidemic throughout this section of the state, have begun to prevail in Pittsburg In two wards within a month, 300 cases have been reported and today the department of health closed the schools of the Law renceville and Hill district. Thirty eight new cases were reported today.
 Canonsburg, Pa, Jan. 12-With thir- ty cases of measles and five of 6iph- theria among the seventy inmates, the Washington county home for children has been placed under quarantine Two patients have died.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
SENATOR RULkELEY A MEMBER
Joint Republican Caucus of Senate and House Select New Congressional Committee.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The joint re- publican caucus of the senate and the house tonight selected a new congress sional committee and adjourned after a perfunctory session. None of the interesting issues came up which. it was predicted might be injected into the proceedings The meeting was held in the hall of representatives and was presided over by Senator Hale of Maine. The only recognized "insurg ents'' on the committee are Woods of Iowa and EIinshaw of Nebraska.
 Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley was chosen as the Connecticut member.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
WAGES MUST ADVANCE
In Fair Ratio With Steady Increase
 in Cost of Living.

Boston. Jan. 12.--''We must increase production per acre by more intelii- gent methods or we must face the re- lentless certain day when we shall not produce food enough to supply our necessities" said President will fam C. Brown Of the New York Gem tral railroad, in an address to night before the New England Railroad club The wages of labor. he declared, must continue to advance in fair ratio with the steady increase in the cost Of liv- ing
 Many representatives of New Eng land railroad interests were gathered about the banquet tables at Hotel Somerset Tn addition to President Brown, Gov. Eben g. Draper was also a principal guest and speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Dausherty of Ohio Has Long Talk with
 Taft.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Harry M. Daugherty of Ohio, who has been prominent in republican politics in that state for some years, and who recently announced himself as a candidate for the republican nomination for senator against Senator Dick, had a long talk with President Taft regarding the Ohio situation. MT. Daugherty said he was entirely satisfied with the situation and with the attitude the president is talk ing in the matter It has been cur rently reported for some time that the presidents brother, Charles P. Taft, would again be a candidate for the Senatorial nomination against Senator Dick
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Schools Closed by snaIIpox.

Wakefield, Mass. Jan. 12-Follow- ing the closing of several schools in this city, the Reading health officials tonight ordered all the schools in that town closed and also quarantined the city public library for an indefinite period. Steps are being taken also for the purchase of pesthouse. In Wake field many Societies and orders have voted to hold no meetings for a week to lessen the possibility of infection.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
THEIR RELEASE ORDERED.
Miss Fife SeiIsberry and Henry Coeh-
 ran Arrested on Suspicion.

Terre Haute, Ind. Jan. 12.-Chief of Police Kotch telegraphed today to the police Of New Orleans to release Miss Ifffe Selsberry and Henry Cochran, T 1o were arrested in connection with fhe death by poison of " H. Neider- helma1. or Helman. Neiderhelman. a 1eweler. was found dead in a hotel last Monday He left letters accusing Miss SellsberTy of poisoning him, but a chemical analysis of his viscera showed that he died of cyanogea, which must Fave caused death few minutes after he took it. The accused women left him several hours before he died.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
ELECTRIC CHAIR NOT READY.
Reprieve for Two Prisoners Condemn ed to Death in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. C.. Jan. 12.-WaIter Nor rison and John Atkinson, sentenced to be executed in the chair, were re- prieved for sixty days by Governor Kitchin, today, owing to the fact that the installation of the electric apparat- us has not been completed. This makes the fourth reprieve for Morri- son on account of the unpreparedness of the state
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Holding Company for United Cigar
 Stores Company

New York, Jan. 12.-What is under stood to be a holding company for the United Cigar Stores company, controll- ed by the American Tobacco company the so-called trust, was incorporated in Jersey City today with an authorized capital stock Of 5000. 900. The stock fig to be issued in 100000 shares If $50 each
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
NeutraIization of Manchurian Rail-
 roads.

Washing gton Jan 12--The state de- partment up to this time has not re- ceived any direct official expression from the foreign governments inter este6 regarding Secretary Knox's re- cent note suggesting the neutraliza- lion of the Manchurian railroads and 1he officials refuse to attach much inn portancc te the views of some of the foreign rewSrapers unfavorable to the rar1srnsstior
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Lost seo. .ooo on Horse Race.

Pittsbnrg. Pa, Jan. l2.--Four local between $50. 900 and sG0. GOO today on a race in Jacksonville. When the races started there. local bettors sent a commissioner to the track. Today he sent the tip on Sonoma at 8 to 1 in the fifth race. Two of the bookmak- CTS tonight asserted that one man had cleaned up tls.o0e from each of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Disabled Steamer Prinz Friedrich Will
 helm Making Good Progress.

Bermen, Jan. 12.-A wireless message received here today from the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, from Bremen Janutry for New York, states that the steamer is making good progress in a heavy esq. Her rudder was broken on Sunday and the steamer is being steered by the auxiliary gear The message says further that she is in no danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

The House Committee Reported fa- vorably the bill to make the fourth Thursday in March Inauguration day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Death of Mrs. Lucy Parker Willard in
 Washington.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Lucy Parker Willard. widow of the late Ca leb G. Willard. and last surviving member of the elder branch of the family of millionaire hotel and realty owners of this city, died at her home today of heart disease. The two Will lard brothers, Caleb and Henry, founders of the family fortune, and their widows, all have died within the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
indictment Against Superintendent of
 Atlanta City Stockade

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 2.-Indictments against Captain .Vining and his whip ping boss, issued tonight, followed an investigation of the city prison by a special committee of the Fulton county grand jury. which created a sensation by declaring, in lengthy report to the court, that conditions at the stockade were a disgrace to a civilized commu- OitV
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Charleroi, Jan. 12-Two children were killed outright and their mother and two other children were seriously injured when an explosive Joseph kentic, a miner, was preparing to take into mine with him. went off in the kitchen of his home, where it was be- ing thawed out over stove. The dead children were two and four years old respectively. The house collapsed burying the children in the ruins. All the injured will recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

vorably the bill to make the fourth Thursday in March Inauguration day.
 President Taft Approved Represent alive Hamilton's bill granting sepa- rate statehood to New Mexico and Arizona.
 Speaker Cannon Denied Once for All that he has any idea of withdrawing from the speakership fight in the next congress.
 The Police of Lisbon Have discov- cred a revolutionary conspiracy to ov- erturn the government and assassinate King Manuel.
 The French Government has decided upon measures to meet the opposition of the Catholic ipiscopate against the public schools.
 German and American Commerce will suffer greatly when the tariff war begins on the expiration of the reci- procity treaties.
 Purchasing Agent Holmes of the postofice department urges a law making collision among bidders a criminal offense.
 All But Four or Five of the 32s su- pervisors of the census appointed by President Taft will be favorably re- ported to the senate.
 
 The United States Government in formed the German foreign office that it would regard the proposed potash law as a discrimination against Amer ican interests.
 France Remains Loyal to Her Ally, Russia. and will do nothing to offend Great Britain and Japan in the mat ter of the American proposition for the naturalization of Manchuria.
 
 At Meeting of the Executive coun- ci1 and wage committee of the Ma tional Window Glass Workers at Cleveland. Ohio. it was decided to de- mand a general increase of wages for the trade.
 The Steamer Prinz Friedrich Will helm, one of the newest of the fleet of the North German Lloyd line, which left Bremen for New York, is running toward port with her rudder broken. She is being steered by her twin
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Steamers Crew Take to the Rigging.

Marshfield, Ore, Jan./ 12-The steamer Czarina from San Francisco to Coos bay, was disabled to day while crossing Coos bay bar.- and the indi- cations are that she will be a total loss. Her crew have taken to the rig ging. and prospects for their rescue are slight.
 There are on board the Czarina Captain Dugan, a crew of 29 men, and one passenger, Harold Mills, son of General Manager Mills of the com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
INSUFFICIENT" BROWN CALLS
 AT THE WHITE HoUsE. Comes Out an Ally With Taft on Hia Legislative Programme.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Senator Brown of Nebraska, an "insurgent," was a caller at the White House today On his way out Senator Brown said thnb he was with the president on his proc gressive legislative programme
 "But we are going to get these anar- chists yet" he said.
 Who do you mean by anarchistsq' q's Senator Brown Wae asked.
 'I mean Aidrich and his crevy.s he replied.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

St Malo. France, Jan. 12.-Four thousand members of the crews of 40 schooners which fish annually on the Newfoundland banks, are at log gerheads with the masters, and to- day were preparing to strike. The situation is an ugly one.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Prinzess Irene Reaches Port.

E New York, Jan. 12.-The North German Lloyd steamship Princess Irene, which left New York on Decem- ber 30, and lost her rudder at sea last Sunday, arrived in Bremen today News of her arrival came in Q cable message to the company's offices here The Princess Irene was steered by her propellers, arriving about forty hours late.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Boy Instantly Killed in coasting Aeci-
 dent.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 12.-Jacob Knecht, aged Il years, was instantly killed in a coasting accident here to- night. His sled was run into by big bobsled carrying about a dozen other boys. Several ribs were fractured im- mediately over the heart
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
INoRsAsE IN PRIoE oF sHoEe.
Retailers to Add 10 to 12 Per Cent,
 Owing to Trade Conditions.

New York. Jan 12--TYade conditions demand an increase tn the retail price of shoes. Retailers will probably in- crease their prices from ten Co twelve per cent. before the close of Che prea~ ent year. This fs what President John H. Iianan said In effect today as he addressed the annual convention of the National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
 The convention adopted a resolution calling for a read1ustment of prices tn all lines and grades of shoes on &C., colnt of the Increased cost of ma terlals during the last two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Steamship Arrivals.

At Naples Jan. II: Principe Df Pie monte from New York
 At Bremen, Jan. 12: Princess Irene, from New York
 At Hamburg. Jan. 12: Prinz Adalbert, from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Fourteenth Ballot for Mississippi Sen
 ator.

Jackson. Miss, Jan. 12-The thir- teenth and fourteenth ballots of the senatorial caucus showed little change Vardaman had 72 on the 14th and the caucus adjourned until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
s25. boo Fire at pawtueket.

Pawtucket, R. l.. Jan. 12.-Fire tlls afternoon destroyed the dyehouse and boilerhouse of the ID. k. Golf braid mill here and damaged considerable stock. The loss is estimated at s25.0
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Juasuent Tor ss.275 Back AIinnony.

New York. Jan 5z.-A judgment for fs.z75 back alimony was obtained in the supreme court today against George S Terry, formerly assistant treasurer of the United States-by Rich ard E. Aidercrofts, Jr-. who was ap- pointed trustee to collect the alimony for Mrs Terry under a separation agreement signed by the Terrys in -se7.
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France Remains Loyal to Her Ally, Russia and will do nothing to offend Great Britain and Japan in the mat ter of the American proposition for the naturalization of Manchuria.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Lisbon Jan. 12.-The government today denied that a conspiracy against the life of King Manuel had been dis covered
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Cabled Paragraphs

Madrid. Jan. 12.-The resignation of Count de San Luis, Spanish minister to Lisbon. was gazetted today.
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The Police of Lisbon Have discov- cred revolutionary conspiracy to ov- erturn the government and assassinate King Manuel.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

Speaker Cannon Denied Once for All that he has any idea of withdrawing from the speakership fight in the next congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13
Condensed TelegramS

w. w. RockhiiI Presented his ere dentials to the czar as United States ambassador to Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-13

At a Meeting or the EXecutiVe cOun- cil and wage committee of the Ma tional Window Glass Workers at Cleveland. Ohio, it was decided to de- mand a general increase of wages for the trade.