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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
VERDICT FOR sTRIkEBREAKER.
$500 for Nellie Anderson, a Hat Trim
 mer, of Nor~aIl<.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan 1.-The jury
 n the case Of Nellie Anderson, hat trimmer in the employ of Crofut & Knapp. in NOrwalk, against John J. Higgins, a former employe of the same concern. returned q verdict of $500 for the plaintiff late this afternoon. Judge Wheeler accepted the verdict and as the defendant did not have the funds 70 meet the damages assessed he was aken in custody b5- the county sheriff The assault on the plaintiff occurred aSt April during the strike in Nor walk Higgins was one ef the men out and the girl was known as str1sebEes ksr- When she came out of rhe 1arrOEy Higgins butted Into her, knschng the girl down. and attempted O throw her into tl1e river In the
 Fry court he was lined $50 for the sHzas=- The pleadinss sn The civil -rfa1 zzazsd <or 350Ga
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
s3,o0o A YEAR PENSION
 FOR LIEUT.. PETROSINO'S WIDOW
Resolution Passed by the Ne.f York
 Board Of Aldermen.

New York, Jan 1.-The widow ot Lieut.. Joseph Petrv~.->o of the New York detective bureau, who was as- sassinated in Palermo, Sicily, will re- ceive in all s3,OO0 year from the city of New York as pension money, if a resolution passed by the board of al- dermen today is ratified by the mayor. The board voted her S2,00O 8 year to be added to the s1,00O which she re- ceives annually from the police pension fund.
 Ignacio Lupo, 'eThe Wolf" and yesterday as the leaders of a counter feiting gang, have been put through the third degree by the police on the theory that they engineered the plot which resulted in Petrosino's assassi- nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
JEWELER DIED BY POISON.
Warrant Sworn Out Against Fife SeIIesberry and Henry Corcoran.

Terre Haute. Ind, Jan. LA war rant charging Fife Sellesberry and Henry Corcoran with complicity in the death of W. H. Helman by poison was sworn out by the county prosecutor today Acquisition papers will at once be asked from Governor Marshall.
 Helman's real name was Niedchel- man. He was divorced from his first wife at Cincinnati ten years ago and went to Ger many. He soon returned to the United States. however, to es- cape service in the German army which he had evaded when he came to this country as a boy.
 Holman, who was a jeweIer here, was found dead in his room at a hotel yesterday morning He had arrived from Chicago q few hours before. He left a letter accusing the Sellesberry woman of having robbed and poisoned him fn ChiCaeo
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
CARDINAL SATOLLIs FUNERAL
 IN FAMOUS ROMAN CHURCH Many Americans Present-Aii the
 Cardinals in Rome Attended.

Rome, Jan 1.-The funeral of Car dinaI Satolli was held today at the Church of St. John Lateran, where for centuries similar services have been conducted only over the bodies of popes and the kings of France as the protectors of the Lateran.
 At today's rites there were present all the cardinals and the officials of the vatican, all the diplomats accredited to the Holy See, members of the Roman aristocracy and many Americans. The latter included Princess Rospigliosi, formerly Miss Marie Jennings Reid, of New Orleans, and who was assisted by Cardinal Satolli in securing the an- nulment of her marriage to Col F. H. Parkhurst.
 Cardinal Vincenzo Vannutelli pro nounced the absoIution at the cata- -falque-@- Mgr -Kenn edy.~rector- of the American college, was present with the college choir. which sang, together with the choir of the Sistine chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
GEN. LEW WALLACE STATUE
Unveiled in Statuary Hall, Washing
 ton, Yesterday.

Washington, Jan 11-A statue of Gen. Lew Wallace of Indiana, soldier, author and diplomat, was unveiled to- day in Statuary hall at the United States capitol, and added another to the growing list of American Totables thus honored by the states which nur- cured them.
 Indiana was represented by it's gov ernor, it's senior senator and it's best known living poet, all of whom took active part in the exercises, the two first addresses, the last named an orig inal poem. The Turkish empire to which General Wallace was for many years minister from this country, was represented at the ceremonies by the charge d,affaires
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
ARMY OFFICERS PLIGHT.
Unwilling Passenger from Porto Ricc
 to New York.

New York, Jan. 11.-Lieut s. A Merriam of the United States marine corps, stationed at San Juan, Porto
 While the Philadelphia was leaving San Juan Lieutenant Merriam board ed her from a small steam launch to say farewell to a friend. When he was ready to leave the steamship the sea was so rough that the launch could not take him off and he had to remain aboard and continue the voyage to this city.
 He starts back for Porto Rico on the first steamship, to explain his long absence from post without leave.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
WALTER MERCHANT ARRESTED
By U. 8. Deputy Marshsls in Boston
 Fugitive from Justice.

Boston, Jan. 11.-Walter Merchant who has an office in the Board of Trade building, was arrested today by United States Deputy Marshals Ru1ll and Young, charged with being fugitive from justice in New York. The spe- cific charge is that Merchant used the mails to defraud in offering to sell shares in the schooner Stella B. Rap Ian, which. it is charged, he did not own.
 Merchant was indicted by the grand jury for the eastern district of New York on Dec 8 at Brooklyn on three counts.
 Flanagan of Riverhead L. l., Andrew A Smith of New York and Ida F. Fordham of Southampton. L. L
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Senate in Session s5 Minutes.

Washington, Jan 11.-That the com m1ttees of the senate have not taken up the work of the session in earnest was made evident today, when, after a sitting of 55 minutes the calendar was exhausted and it became necessary for the senate to adjourn for the day. Five local bills and two or three com paraHvely unimportant resolutions were favorably acted upon.
 The committees are gestins down to work and soon the senate Nill have aks iA 0aA do
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
sf .soo Firn at nAnhurv.

Danpnry. Conn. Jan, Il.--Firs sup posed 10 have starred from d defec- tive chimney damaged the home or John H. Case today. to the extent Of SI.500- Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, mother or Mrs. Case, was alone in the house at. the time of the fire and was taken out in a semi conscious condition. To- days fire was the second in two days. $500 damage being d0ne by one yestsr-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
$5oo,ooo Loss Results from Ice Move ment in Ohio River

Evansville, Ind. Jan. 11-Damage conservatively estimated, in excess of S500,000 is resulting from the rapid ice movement out Of the lower Ohio river. The most important single loss report ed today is from Bradenburg, Ky, where the towboat Leader, an eighty ton vessel owned in Cincinnati was destroyed by the heavy ice.
 The Wolf Creek gorge, nearly sixty miles in length, which broke late Mon day, is speeding down the river, cut ting down everything f1is.its path.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Coal Mine Gas Explosion, Six Miners
 Killed.

Wilkes Barre. Pa, Jan. 11.-Fivo men and a boy were killed and six other men badly burned by an oN- plosion of gas in tho new shaft ef the Nottingham coliiesy of the I.e- high and Willtes-Barre Coal company at Plymouth tonight. The men were sinking the shaft and at point aevera hundred feet below the surface broke lowing All the victims but ono were foreigners.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
CHARGED WITH LIBEL.
Two Officers of International Brother hood of Electrical Workers Arrested.

New York. Jan. 11.-Chareed with having Iibeled the national president of the organization, Francis J. Me- Nulty, of Springfield. H.. two officers of the New York local of the Interna- tionaI Brotherhood of Electrical Workers were arrested today. The men taken in custody are Charles Eschwel and Edward Kelly. president and secretary, respectively. of the local organization.
 The alleged libel was contained in q with having sent out. They were pa rolled for q hearing on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Private Charles O'NeiIl Guilty Of Mur-
 der in First Deqree.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 11.-Charles O'Neill, the private in the Fourteenth United States infantry, on trial for killing Minnie Scharbora at Fort Leav- today found guilty of murder in the first degree. Judge Pollock of the fed eral court in Kansas City, Kansas, fixed punishment at death by hanging.
 The crime was committed on the government reservation at the army post and therefore the Kansas statute against capital punishment does not apply
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
wELL-kNoWN CAPITALIST DEAD
H. Nick. Twombly Was Prominent in
 Railroad World.

New York, Jan. 11-Hamilton Me Keown Twombly, the capitalist and widely known railroad man, died to- day at his home at Madison N. J. after a long iIlness MT. TwombIy married Adele Vanderbilt the daugh- ter of William H. Vanderbilt and for many years was ah active figure in the direction of the Vanderbilt rail road interests. Mir TWombly was a director in about forty railroad and other corDOratiOnS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Illinois Militia 10 Prevent Lynchina.

Springfield, H., Jan. 11.-Governor Deneen tonight to prevent the lynch ing of three negroes at Vienna H., ordered four companies of militia to go "at once" to Vienna. This action was taken on a report by Sheriff Ma this of Johnson county. that a mob was forming at Fl Dorado and at Harrisburg to come to Vienna on freight train and lynch three negroes said to be guilty of murder
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
White House Dinner to Diplomatic
 Corps.

Washington, Jan. 11.-President Taft gave the first dinner of the season to the diplomatic corps at the White House tonight. Mrs. Taft was not present Her sister. Mrs. Charles An derson, who is a house guest sat at the presidents right Mir and Mrs Charles P. Taft and Miss Louise Taft are also house guests
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
RECOGNITION OF ESTRADA
 AS PRESIDENT OF NICARAGUA
By U. s. Government Said to Be a
 Matter of Days.

Bluefields. Nicaragua, Jan. 11.-Des- patches, alleged to be of semi-official character, have been received here de- claring that the recognition by the United States government of General Estrada as president of Nicara qua was a matter of days. This report has cre- ated enthusiasm, which, however, is tempered by the desire for conhrma- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
"NHrIED TN H STNOWD hFF '. Unique Experience of West Virginia
 Couple.

Winchester, Va, Jan. 1.-The unique experience of being married in a snowdrift belongs to Thomas Stick ley, prominent young farmer. and Miss Florence Merk1ey of New Market MT. Stickley and his bride-to-be start ed to drive to a ministers in Mount Jackson. Snowdrift after snowdrift was encountered The horses became exhausted and the vehicle finally came to a stop in a five-foot drift. Leaving Miss Merkley, Stichley made his way on foot to the home of Rev. Henry Dftzier, who returned and married the couple in the drift on the road.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Expert Accountant Soudder Chief Wit
 ness,

Gloversvilie, N. r.. Jan. 11-Marvyn Scudder, the expert accountant, re- gently identified with the milk trust inquiry fin New York, was the princi- pal witness today in the trial of the action against the United States Ex- press company instituted by Benjamin F. Spraker and others. MT. Scudder' s examination has been taken up by the attorneys for T1le plaintiffs in securing the preliminary testimony of the ex- pert concerning the condition of the eOInpany's books.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
$500 a Year Life Pension.

Chicago, Jan 11.-George M. Shippy, formerly chief of police of Chicago, who retained the rank of inspector when he retired from the head of the departnent last summer, resigned from the police force today on a pension Of $990~a. year for life. He had been in the department % years
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Bank President Rose Dead.

Chicago Jan Hiram Holbrook Rose founder and president of the colonial T'rusz and Savings bank. died rr-c today Mir Rose was born in IArertr- tHd-. fn 1858 and u2< grad znfed from Harvard in 1874
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Thomas F. walsh shows Improvement.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The condition Of Thomas K. Walsh, the Colorado mine owner, seemed so much improved to night that his physicianF now have little doubt or his ultimate recovery. MT. Waleh was danRerounlg nl and some anxiety was telt for him aurfha the last day or two
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
$5o,ooo,0oo Tobacco Misunderstanding
 Concern.

Lexington. Ky. Jan, 1l-That a fifty million dollar tobacco manufao- turing concern, to take over the en- tire holdings Of the Burley Tobacco society. is to be formed by Thomas W. Lawson of Boston and his aesoci- atos, was announced tonight bv ". W. Davies of Louisville, Lawsou's at- torney. Lawson today left for Che east after a brief conference with eN- ecutive officers of the Burley society.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

A Gyrostatic Monorail Car built in Germany was successfully exhibited in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Kind MsneIik Died Dsesmbsr as

Rome, Jan. 1.-The Osservatore Ro- mano prints a despatch from Harrar a town of southeastern Abyssinia. say ing it is reported that King Menelik -died December g, and that the new was concealed in order 10 avoid ip- ternal troubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
NEGRO COLLEGE BURNED.
The Morris Brown School at AtIant;
 Loss $20,ooo

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1.-The Morris Brown college for negroes was de- stroyed by fire here tonight.
 It is estimated that it will reouife $20,0OO to rebuild the burned struc- ture, which was four-story brick building.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Unknown Steamer Wrecked of Irish
 Coast

London. Jan. 1I.-An unknown steam CT has been wrecked between Sheen Is- land and the mainland off Antrim northeast coast of Ireland. The vessei struck in a noWstorIn. The fate of the crew is not known
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Hamburg American Captain Found
 lsad

New York, Jan. 11.-Cspt. D. Beu- meister, in command of the Hamburg American steamship Hamburg, which conveyed former President Roosevelt from these shores last year on his quest for big game was found dead in his room at Broe dway hotel today. He had been i'll at the hotel since last Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
PHYSICIANS PUZZLED.
Oyster Bay Nesress is Slowly Turning
 White.

New York, Jan. 1.-The case of Lu- cretia Carpenter, a negress, of Oyster Bay. l.. l., who is slowly turning white, is puzzling physicians. Save for some dark blotches on her face, she looks like Caucasian. and her hands and arms are as white as those of a white woman. Her hair has become straight and the woman says she expects if she lives five years longer, to lose all the marks of the Ethiopian. The change in her color began about ten years ago
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Cabled Paragraphs

Madrid, Jan 11.-General Weyler's long awaited book, entitled My Rule in Cuba in which the captain general of Catalonia, it is expected, has made important revelations, is almost ready for the press. The work consists of four volumes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The city went for license by a ma jority of 27,12z. the vote being: Yes 54, ,094; no 26,972. Last year the ma 5ority for license was 11,9SS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Two Sisters ProbabIx FatalIy Burned

Elizabeth City, N. C., Jan. 11.-By the explosion Of a lamp which fell from the shelf where it was ndinEsslpon a stove two sisters F6ssfe and Bessie Wescott, of Manteo, daughters Of the late Capt. Joseph Neseott, probably were fatally burned today Their hame was destroyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Last of the Dodus Lsosag-ss.

New Haven. Conn, Jan. iA.--Baaora the Yale university tonight uoveEnor Charles F.. Hughes of New HmRa @mlaw- sred the last of tb~ Dodge lecture nr
 Responsibilities of Chiaennhap" Tha governor aPoke on 'rohei@aa Ru~tias q
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Senator Elkins Will Introduce in the senate the administration bill for the amendment of the interstate commis- sion law.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
steamship Arrivals.

AL Leghorn: Jan. 10, Caiabris from New York.
 At Genoa: Jan. s. Oceanis. from New York.
 At Trieste: Jan. II. Laura, from
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Revenue Cutters Searching for Missing
 Steam Liqf1ter

Washington, Jan. 11.-Four revenue cutters have been sent out to look for the steam lighter Columbia, which left New York Dec. 24 for Jacmel Hayti, and has not been heard of since. She had a crew of eleven men aboard, of whom the master was John S. Brooks
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
British Steamer Sunk in coIIlsion

Grimsby, England, Jan. 11.@The British steamer Hadrian. a thousand ton vessel while lying at anchor in this harbor today, was run into and sunk by the German steamer Mecklen- ksfE. One man MRS dro wnsd.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The Appropriations Committee of the house recommended for Notifications for 1911 the sum of $5,617, 200.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

London, Jan. 11.-There was a rumor on the stock exchange today that Elm peror Francis Joseph of Austria was dangerously ilL No confirmation of the rurnor was had here this afternoon, nor could the source of the alarming news be found.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Resolutions Adopted by the supreme court in honor of the late Justice Peck ham were presented to the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12
Condensed Telegrams

A Runaway Coal Train plunged into factory building at Newark, N. J.
 The New York Military Academy at Cornwall, N. Y., was destroyed by fire.
 The Civil Engineers of the Navy were shifted about by Assistant Secretary Winthorp.
 A Gyrostatic MonoraiI Car built in Germany was successfully exhibited in New York
 President Gomez of Cuba entertained Secretary of War Dickinson at break fast in Havana.
 The Windsor Hotel, the cockburn block and the postoffice at Sturgeon Falls, Ont, were burned.
 The International Aeron autieaI fedora ton at a session in Paris arranged dates for carnivals in 1910. The Appropriations Committee of the house recommended for fortifications for 1911 the sum of $5.617, 200.
 Resolutions Adopted by the supreme court in honor of the late Justice Peck ham were presented to the court.
 Colonel Michael Shaushnessy, who fought a bloodless duel with Senator Lamar died at Salt Lake, Utah.
 Miss Margaret Leavett, daughter of @ prominent Brooklyn family and Jo- seph Smallen, her chauffeur, are mar ried.
 Lieut.. Lsrdner Gibbon. said to be the oldest ex-officer in the United States navy, died in Philadelphia, aged ninety years.
 Germany is Inclined to look favor ably upon Secrttary Knox's proposi- tion to neurtralize the Manchurian railroads.
 Senator ElIins Will Introduce in the senate the administration bill for the amendment of the interstate commits sion law.
 The San Juan Bar Association pro- tested by cable against the appointment of Fred Fenille as district judge in Porto Rico.
 The Sentence of Arthur Simmons, Jr.. the forger, was commuted by the president, so he could attend the funer- al of his mother.
 It is Said That the Spanish minister IS highly offended because the ambas- sadors and ministers were separated at President Taft's New Years recep- ton.
 The Supreme Court Upheld the pow CT of the interstate commerce commits sion to direct the distribution of coal cars to give the independents their fair quota.
 The Ohio State University was com pefled to close in all departments ex- cept one because of the cold weather and the lack of fuel to keep the fur naces going.
 
 Prof. B. H. Meyer of Madison, Wis, has been appointed the third arbitra- tor to settle the controversy between the Illinois Central Railroads company and it's tclegraphers.
 Portland, Me, Has Been Flooded with petitions in behalf of Charles w. Morse of New York, serving a 15 year term in the federal prison at Atlanta They are addressed ti the president.
 Representatives Pearre and CoVing- ton made strong arguments before the house judicial committee in favor of the bill for an assistant to Judge Nor ris at Baltimore, and the bill will be favorably reported to the house this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The Sentence of Arthur Simmons, Jr-. the fOrger, was commuted by the president, so he could attend the funer- al of his mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Vienna, Jan 1.-The proposed cab fnet of pr. Ladislaus von Lukacs hav- ing failed to meet the approval of Emperor Francis Joseph, the latter in .-udience Soday entrusted Count Kneun von Medervary with the re- sponsibility of forming a new minis try.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Miss Margaret Leavett, daughter of a prominent Brooklyn family and Jo- seph Smallen, her chauffeur, are mar ricd.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Lieut.. Lzrdner Gibbon, said to be the oldest ex-officer in the United States navy, died in Philadelphia, aged ninety years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The Ohio State University was com peiied to close in all departments eX- cept one because of the cold weather
 and the lack of fuel to keep the fur
 naces going.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Germany is Inclined to look favor ably upon Secrttary Knox's proposi- tdon to neurtralize the Manchurian railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The International Aeron auticai fedora ton at a session in Paris arranged dates for carnivals in 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The San Juan Bar Association pro- tested by cable against the appointment of Fred Femille as district judge in Porto Rico.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The Supreme Court Upheld the pow CT of the interstate commerce commits sion to direct the distribution of coal cars to give the independents their fair quota.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Prof. B. H. Meyer of Madison, Wis, has been appointed the third arbitra- tor to settle the controversy between the Illinois Central Radiroa.is company and it's tclegraphers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

lt is Said That the Spanish minister is highly offended because the ambas- sadors and ministers were separated at President Taft's New Years recep- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Portland, Me, Has Been Flooded with petitions in behalf of Charles w. Morse of New York, serving a 15 year term in the federal prison at Atlanta. They are addressed ti the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

A Runaway Coal Train plunged into factory building at Newark, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

Colonel Michael Shauehnessy, who fought a bloodless duel with Senator Lamar, died at Salt Lake, Utah.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The Civil Engineers of the Navy were shifted about by Assistant Secretary Winthrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-12

The New York Military Academy at Cornwall, N. Y., was destroyed by ire.
Gilpin observer., 1910-08-04
"roM THUMB WEDDING"

The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. E.
church will present the TON Thumb
Wedding" at the opera house on the
evening of Friday, August 18th. In
addition to the playlet it is to be a
merchants carnival in which the
principal business houses of the town
will be represented by young ladies'.
These young ladies' will be attired in
garments befitting the line of mer-
chandise the merchants handle whom
they represent. Last week in Idaho
Springs, the Tom Thumb Wedding"
was presented and despite the incle'-
ment weather attracted a capacity
house. Wherever this unique attrac-
ton has been produced it has been
grand success and judging from the
young ladies' who are to compose the
cast. the playlet in this city will
prove no exception. Miss Mayme
Goodwin. who halls from Brownstown,
Ind, is drilling the girls and arrang-
ing all the details in connection with
the performance.
Gilpin observer., 1910-08-04
MARX FUNERAL.

The funeral Of the late Louis Marx
will be held from the residence of Will
liam Kelly on north Fifth street to-
morrow at p. M, Rev. F. NJ. Smith
officiating. Interment at Lakeside
cemetery. The body arrived from Kan
sas City over the Alton this morning
accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. H..
S. Cornish and her husband.-Pekin,
Ills, Daily Times, July Goth.
Louis Marx. mentioned above. for
years was a resident of this city,
where with his brother he conducted
a clothing store. The Marx Brothers
while here, were not only successful
in business but made snug fortune
in the old German mine. They left
here 20 years ago and went to Den
yer.