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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Refused Drinks
 To Negroes
HOTEL CLERK ARRESTED AND
 FINED s7o.
HAVANA FEARS RACE CLASH
Over Sunday Nights Ineident-Yester-
 days Mob of 400 Negroes Were
 Served With Drinks at Same Hotel.

Havana, Jan. 3.-Strong race feel ing had been engendered by the trou- ble which arose last night at the Ho- tel Plaza, an American house, over the refusal of the bartender to serve drinks to two negro congressman. This resulted in a riot which, although no one was seriously injured made necessary the calling out of the po- lice reserves. Today the clerk of the hotel was arraigned in court and fined s7O.
 Negroes Demanded Extreme Penalty
 on Barkeeper.
 An enormous crowd of negroes, in ciudlng a strong representation of the Veterans association, attended the court session and demanded exem- plary punishment on account of the insult to the coiored race. Senor Mo- rua Delgado, president of the senate and leader of the negro element, con- ducted the prosecution and insisted upon the extreme penalty, which is a fine of S1,000 and six months in jail. The decision of the court to inflict minor penalty was greeted with strong expressions of disapproval. 400 Negroes Demanded Drinks Yes
 terday.
 After the adjournment of the court the two negro congressman. heading a procession of 400 negroes. marched to the hotel, crying Viva Maveo! Viva La PatrfaI" They entered the bar and demanded drinks, which were served without further protest.
 The incident has caused much ex- citement and there are grave fears of a serious race clash.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
sPANGLED GOWN CAUGHT FIRE
 IN FIFTH AVENUE RESTAURANT.
Mrs. Ellis Terribly Burned New Years
 Day-Died Yesterday.

New York. Jan. s.-Mrs. Charles FL lis who was terribly burned when her gown caught fire during the New Years celebration at a Fifth avenue restaurant, died in the hospital today. Hope for her recovery had been enter tained until examination showed that she inhaled the flames.
 Mrs. Ellis was about 30 years old. and leaves a husband. She suffered her injuries at the height of the New Years eve festivities. but just how her dress caught fire has not been ascer- tained. The tragedy caused panic in the restaurant at the time, but no one else was seriously hurt
 MT. Ellis said tonight that his wife's dress was trimmed about the bodice with spangles of highly infsammable composition. When the flames touched the spangles they hared up like imita- tion ivory.
 The family physician added that Mrs. Ellis was badly burned when a child and that her fear of fire grew in later life. Shock, he thought, contributed largely to her death.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
WAR DEPARTMENT PROBLEM Which Comptroller of the Treasury
 Has Been Asked to Solve.

Washington, Jan. 3.-How far away from his post of duty may an officer of the army keep a horse and still draw pay for forage is a problem which the war department has asked the comptroller of the treasury to de- termine. It has already been held that an officer on duty in Washington who keeps his horse at Chevy Chase, Md, the fashionable suburb of Washington, where he lives, is entitled to mounted pay.
 The question has arisen as to whether an officer who Is on duty in New York city is entitled to mounted pay for keeping horse in Stamford, Conn, where he lives, a distance of thirty-six miles from the station. If an affirmative answer is given, the question will arise as to whether there is a limitation of distance affecting mounted pay.
 The problem has given rise to the suggestion of amendments to the ex- isting law. and it is probable that congress will be called upon to enact legislation on the subject.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
FOUR MILWAUKEE FIREMEN
 BURIED UNDER FALLING WALL.
$25o,o0o Damage to Plant of American
 Bridge Company.

Milwaukee, Wis. Jan. Sire in the Milwaukee plant of the American Bridge company tonight caused the death of four firemen, who were buried under a falling wall, and $250.000 prop erty damage.
 The firemen killed were Captain John truckmcn.
 Several firemen were injured and sew eral suffered frostbitten noses and ears while fighting the flames.
 The engine company which suffered all the casualties took its station under the main wall of the factory, long two story brick structure The wall fell on them and it was at first thought that all the members of the company met death, but several were saved by a pocket in the collapsed wall.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Banker Morse
 Convict No. 28I4
MAY BE PUT TO WORK IN THE
 CONSTRUCTION GANG.
FIRST NIGHT IN STEEL CELL
Prisoner Turned Over to the Clerk $21s in currency-In Hands of Rer-
 tiIIon Expert, Photographer, Barper.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan 3.-Charles Wy man Morse, former lice king" and millionaire banker at noon today be- gan his ffteen-year sentence in the Atlanta federal prison for violation of the national banking laws. He is reg istered as Convict No. 2.S14, and to- night occupies a steel cell not in the least different from those to which are assigned the several hundred other prisoners. His natty tailored gar ments gave way to a regulation suit of stripes, nor did he escape the Ser tillon expert, the prison photographer, the regulation bath or the barber.
 Stood for Newspaper Cameras.
 Morse arrived from New York at 1O.45 a. m., in charge of two deputy friend and close business associate, w. P. ReiI of Boston, He made no protest when the cameras of the news paper men were trained upon him. He was placed in a hack and driven to the prison.
 Assigned to Glass 1.
 Because he had not been vaccinat- ed, Morse was not permitted to eat in the big dining room. with his fet- low convicts, and his first meal was served in his cell. The prisoner turned over to the prison clerk $218 in cur rency. He was assigned to "Class 1,'' which entities him to the privilege of seeing relatives or friends for thirty minutes in each two weeks of his con- fnement
 Morse probably will be assigned to the tailor shop or put to work on construction gang.
 Already Talk of Pardon.
 Mrs. Morse formerly the wife of an Atlanta hotel proprietor, is expected here from New York tomorrow. Aft CT talk with her husband she will return to New York and begin trying for a pardon from President Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Demand for s5.5o a pav.

New York, Jan. 3.-Three thousand steamfitters and helpers went on strike today in Brooklyn and Manhattan for an increase of wages from S5 to $5.5O a day. The strike will stop work on a number of buildings now nearing com pletion.
 The men are organized as the Steam filters union, and under the arbitra- ton agreement of the Building Trades Employers association, the strike is said to be violation of the contract It is understood the men will be or- dered back to work bystheir officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
MAYOR HOWARD OF SALEM
 HIS OWN CHIEF OF POLICE Will Himself Be Responsible for Law and Order.

Boston, Jan. 3-Twenty- nine Mas sachusetts mayors announced their policies, reviewed the needs of their respective municipalities, made sug- gestions and urged economy in the conduct of business. in their inaugural addresses today.
 Mayor Arthur Howard of Salem fur nished the sensation of the day by de- claring that he would be responsible for law and order as his own chief of police, for a time at least. The city goes on dry basis after May 1.
 Tax dodgers and reckless automobile drivers must expect no favors at worcester throughout the year, ac- cording to Mayor James Logan, while several other chief ma gistrates took the occasion to criticise public serv- ice corporations severely.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
NEW YORK POLICE ATHLETE Swims Half Way Across the Hudson
 River and Back.

New York, Jan. 3.-James J. Scan Ian, one of the several champion ath- letes on the New York police force. swan half way across the Hudson river today and back again. his only difficulty being in lodging large cakes of ice. Scanlan had a wager with an other policeman for a swim across the river, and when his challenger failed to appear Scanlan started without him.
 q could have gone all the way across the river,' said Scanlan, but I am an officer and to go more than half way would be entering another state with out permission. Therefore, I went only half way and came back"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Arrested on Suspicion in Connection
 With Disappearanee of Q Jeweler

Plttsburg, Jan. 3.-County police au- thorities tonight made two arrests in connection with the mysterious disap- pearanoe of C. w. Morgan. a promi- nent JeJweier, who was last seen Sat urday, and whose torn coat, bahtered q hat and d jewel case were found on the bank of the Allegheny river last night, leading the police to believe a murder was committed by thugs. The persons arrested gave their names as James Dunning, a teamster, and Wll- Ham Clay, a negro sfable boss Charges of suspicious persons were placed against them pending furthes examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
ESTRADA MOVES ON MANAeuA.
Forces of the Provisional Government
 Well Equipped.

BIuehelds. Nicaragua, Jan. 3.-Plans for the advance of Estrada's army on Managua have been matured. It is expected that his forces will leave their base at Chile in week, possi- bly sooner, starting towards Acoyapo, which is the enemy's country.
 The forces of the provisional gov ernment will number 4,000. They are carrying extra rifles and ammunition sufficient arms for the additional troops who it is believed. will join Estrada during the march through the state of Chontales. Two six-inch field guns have been taken to Chile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
DR. COOKS HACKER PLANS ANOTHER POLAR EXPEDITION. This Has Nothing to Do With Any of
 the Doctors Trips.

Augusta, Ga-, Jan. 3-John R. Brad ley, the New York millionaire who backed Dr. Cook in his polar expedition, confirmed to the Associated Press to- night that he contemplated another ex- petition into the Arctic ocean. He ex- poets it to leave in July, and his present purpose Is to accompany it. He can give no details until he further hears from Captain Sverdrup, with whom he is in correspondence on the matter.
 MT. Bradley says that the expedition is to have nothing to do with any of the Cook operations, and that 1t is to which he has sent not only into the polar regions, but into Asia and Af- rica-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Unusual Military Honor to . Non-
 Commissioned Officer.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 3.-An unusual military honor to a non- commissions d officer was paid to Sergeant Jackson R. King, who retired from the army today after thirty years of service. Colonel Gardner paraded the entire garrison in honor of King. vhe stood at the left of the officers as the regiment passed by. Sergeant King has . distinguish ed record and wa1 retired by a oom- mandatory order.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
LETTER FROM pR. COOK.
He is Still Ignorant of copenhasen's
 Decision.

Copenhagen, Jan. 3.-waiter Lons- daie pr. Frederick A. Cooks secretary. announced today that he had received a letter from Dr. Cook, but he declined to give the explorers address MT. Lonsdale said that he would inform Dr. Cook of the university's decision, of which, he was convinced. Dr. Cook is still ignorant.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Trolisynen Not Satisfied With Wage
 Increase.

Camden. N. J., Jan. 3.-Not satisfied with the increase in wages which the public service corporation gave them on Jan. 1, the motormen and conduc- tors of the company from all Of It's lines in the state of New Jersey have forwarded a communication to Presi- dent McCarter. at Newark. demanding an increase to 25 cents an hour for all employees and a ten-heur workday. to bo completed within twelve hours. The motormen and conductors now work on a slsdfne soaaA Of wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
RANSOM READY FOR AsDucToRs.
l Advertisement in Cincinnati Paper In- dicates Negotiations.

Cincinnati Jan. 3.-That the parents of Alma KelIner, the year old Louis vile girl, who disappeared several weeks ago, are probably negotiating g with the chiId's abductors, was seem ingly indicated here today by an ad- vertisement inserted in a local news paper. The notice reads.
 Please let the party that has our girl know that we will comply with their request-aH they need is to ask it-''
 The mention of a request is be1iev- ed here to be a demand for ransom.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Cotton Manufacturers Claim They Are
 Making No Money

Charlotte, N C., Jan. 3.-To consider the question of how to increase the selling price of cotton products, cot ton manufa cturers and commission men from all over the country to the number. it is expected, of 150, will meet here tomorrow. Cotton manu- facturers claim that under present conditions they are making no money, that cotton goods and yarns have not advanced in proportion to the advance in the price of raw cotton; and that something must be done to relieve the strained situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Completely at Mercy of the Flames.

Meriden, Conn, Jan. S.-Mount Re- go farm, the palatial country home of J. A. Kraus of New York, situated in Baileyville, Middleheld, was destroyed by fire tonight. Several small build ings situated in close proximity to the house were also destroyed As there is no fire department or water supply in the district, the buildings were completely at the mercy of the flames
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Had a Broken Neck for Ten Days and
 Didn't Know 1t.

St. Louis. Jan. 3-Ralph Owens of Memphis, A years old, walked the streets of St Louis for ten days with a broken neck. and did not know it uneiI he went to Mullanphy hospital today to get treatment for rheumatism. He fell ten days ago and since that time his head had been drawn back but he did not suffer much pain. He was operated on tonight and may recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Restraining Action Against Telephone
 Company Dismissed.

Racine, Wis. Jan. 3.-Because the Wisconsin Telephone company could not purchase all the stock of the Cit fzen's Telephone company Of this city, the action brought against the for ing SO. was, upon agreement. dis missed today in the circuit court The stock, which had been purchased by the Wisconsin Telephone company, will be returned to the stockholders.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Pref. w. H. psmotts Dead.

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. B-Prof. w H. Demotte. for sixty years cue Of the most prominent educators of the deaf and dumb in the United @tmtes died today at his home in tinia oity. He waA 80 years old and was bern at Harrodgburg. Ky.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Trial of Mrs. Ford Jan. 24.

Cincinnati, Jan. 3.-The trial of Mrs. Jeanette Stewart Ford on charge of blaclmailing Charles Warriner, former treasurer of the Big Four railroad, was set today for January 24 On that date Mrs. Ford will answer to the in- dictment returned last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Jan 3.-Twenty thousand miners are idle today in the North umberland coal districts, in conse- quence of the dispute over the eight on January l. The men at the few collieries which are still active have given notice that they will quit
 Hoima. Uganda Protectorate, Jan. S.-The American expedition arrived here today and reported all we'll One hundred and twenty-seven miles were covered after leaving Kampala on De- cember 23. Colonel Roosevelt killed a bull elephant with tusks weighing 11O pounds while the party was in camp at Kisingo. The expedition will leave for Butiaba, twenty-seven miles distant, tomorrow.
 Paris, Jan. 3. = Matthiessen and Voltschoek, officers of the Russian ar my. today purchased two dirigible bal looms with capacities of 1,400 and 2,000 cubic metres with which they will un- pole As given out, the Russian ex- plorers' plan is to convey the balloons with Hangar equipments by ship as far south as the ice will permit. and thence proceed in the balloons south ward. They will keep in touch with their ship, their base of supplies, by means of wireless outfit.
 London, Jan. 3.-Inuuiries are being made in London and at other Europe an capitals on behalf of the Wander bilt family, regarding a man known by the name of Vanderbilt and claim ing a relationship with the American family of that name. The Vanderbilts. it is stated have been annoyed for some time by references made in the press to persons claiming relationship an agent to Europe for the purpose of d0ternl1nlnG who the man is.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
sso,ooo Fire in Cement ce. storeheuse.

Hudson, N. Y., Jan.- Sire here to- day destroyed the big storehouse of the Atlas Cement company, causing a loss of about $S0,0O0. About s20,0oo loss was also caused in the cement mill ad- joining. One workman, a Hungarian is believed to have been burned to death, as he with three others were in the storehouse when the fire was dis covered, and since then nothing has been seen of him
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Charnsd with Murder of Brother.

Leoninster, Mass, Jan. 4.-Charged with murder of his brother, Alfonso, early today, Adolf Mattac1lone is a prisoner in the police station here. The police say that he admits the crime, but pleads self defence. The cause of the trouble is not known.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
"wILLIAM J. GAYNoR-"

The statement given out yesterday by Mayor Gaynor seemed to. tndi sate that Edwards would be removed to make way for new commissioner of the mayors own choosing. Therefore Big BilP' had no comment to make today on the mayors praise. Besides Edwards. there are the following foot ball stars in the street cleaning Ge- partment: James J. Hogan, an old Yale captain; Harry Vaughan, a recent Yale end, and George Buckwalter of Prince ton.
 Next week will test the new mayors quality with regard to one of the most important questions of policy a mayor must decide. Is this to be g wide open" or a closed town? Are Sundays to be dry" or "wet?"
 There were plenty of questioners to ask the mayor how about it this after noon, but to all inquiries he replied that he begged to be excused from any expression of opinion until he had time to make what changes in the police de- partment he intends. William F. Baker is still commissioner of police, but the mayors statement Of last night indi- cates that new man will have the job.
 speculation reverted to collateral il- ferences and "reminiscences of his cam paign utteranceS. He said then that he favored a liberal interpretation of the excise law and that there should be no more empty threats to close had a right to keep open on Sundays Those which ought to be closed. he added, with hrmness, would be closed and would stay closed.
 The newly elected board of aldermen took it's first test vote today, and the alignment showed a democratic major ity of four-41 democrats against 31 fusionists.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

At least it may be said of w. Gould Brokaw that he was not man who, when telegraphing, stopped to count out the ten words.-Rochester Times Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Cold Nave Reaches chicaao.

Chicago. Jan. 3.-Colder weather Is predicted for Chicago and surrounding territory tomorrow. Late tonight the temperature was above zero and dropping rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Thomas Wasgoner, a Texas cattle and land king, has given each of his two children 100000 acres of land, 30,- 900 head of cattle and 1000 horses.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Irving p. Lovejoy. a New York real estate dealer, was crushed to death fin an elevator in the Hudson tunnel ter minal building in Jersey City.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

All of the Americans who partici- psted in the battle of Rama, Nicaragua are reported to have acquitted them selves with credit.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Announcement is Made of $5o,ooo endowment bestowed on the American University by Q philanthropist whose name is withheld.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

The British Pee. Who Have Taker to the stump to save their hereditary rights have not proven brilliant sue cesses as campaigners.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Dorothy Taft, daughter of the presi- dents cousin, who was believed to have been Kidnapped, was found at the home of her friends at SWatelle, Cal, with whom she spent the night
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
A Hrad-Or CoIIisior

A. Head-Or Collision between two limited cars on the Terre Haute. Jn- dianapohs and Eastern Ira ction road
 near Greenfield. Ind, caused Injuries to
 seven passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Estrada is Reported to Have Agreed to a suspension of hostilities pending a settlement of the legality of the elec- tion of Madriz.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

The Daughters of the American Rev olution appeal to all patriotic women to support all measures for the cou- servation of our natural resources.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

The Executive Council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor has sent out an appeal to all trades unionists for 10 cents from each one with which to fight the steel trust for the iron, steel and tinplate workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Prof. Max kovalevsky of the Russian council of the empire for the universi- ties was sentenced to two months i'm prisonment.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04

Rev. Richard C. Groean, a Roman Catholic priest. attempted suicide by shooting himself at the Grand Union hotel, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-04
Condensed Ielegrams

Snow for the First Time in sixteen years fell at Fresno, Cal.
 Eastern Roumania has been devas- tated by a disastrous flood. Thirty-Three Thousand Babies were born in New York city last year. w. Gould 5rokaw Acknowledges that he is worth Sl,638, ,937. but says he is a fpoor man.
 For Every Marriage License Issued in Philadelphia in 1909 one suit for dt- vorce was entered. The Customs Tobacco Stores at AL exandria were burned, the loss being estimated at $5.o0O.0oO. British Scientists Still Believe that Mars has canals despite the statement of Astronomer Maunders. Herbert Francis Was Arrested on the charge of swindling Miss Clara Libbey. an American girl, out of $500.
 President Taft held his first New Year reception at the White House and shook hands with 5.575 persons.
 The Report of the Commissioner of Indian affairs shows that tuberculosis heads the list of diseases afiicting the red men.
 President Madriz of Nicaragua has contributed s2,o0o to the Red Cross to aid the work among the prisoners at Bluefields.
 Prof. Max kovaIevssy of the Russian ties was sentenced to two months i'm . prisonment.
 Estrada is Reported to Have Agreed .a-f<, a settlement of the legality of the elec- ton of Madriz.
 Rev: Richard c. erosan, a Roman shooting himself at the Grand Union hotel. New York.
 Announcement is Made of $5o,ooo endowment bestowed on the American University by philanthropist whose name is withheld.
 All of the Americans who partici- psted in the battle of Rama, Nicaragua. are reported to have acquitted them selves with credit.
 The British Pee.- Who Have Taken to the stump to save their hereditary rights have not proven brilliant sue cesses as campaigners.
 Irving p. Lovejoy. New York real eslSlIc dGdlCTr WAS tIuNutQ to utaAIl IT an elevator in the Hudson tunnel ter rninal building fin Jersey City.
 Thomas Wasgoner, a Texas cattle and land king, has given each of his two children 100, 900 acres of land, 30,- 000' head Of cattle and 1000 horses.
 The Daughters of the American Rev olution appeal to all patriotic women to support all measures for the con- servation of our natural resources.
 A Head-On Collision between two limited cars on the Terre Haute. In- dianapohs and Eastern Traction road near Greenfield, Ind, caused Injuries to seven passengers.
 Dorothy Taft, daughter of the presi- dents cousin. who was believed to have been Kidnapped. was found at the home of her friends at SWatelle, Cal. with whom she spent the night.
 The Executive Council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor has sent out an appeal to all trades unionists for 10 cents from each one with which to fight the steel trust for the iron, steel and tinplate workers.
 The Demands of the Railroad switch men in the Chicago territory for in creased wages were refused by the railroads in a proposition presented at a conference Of representatives of the switchmen and members of the general managers conference commits tee.