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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
RAILROAD STATION RAMMED
 BY PASSENGER CAR.
Result Of Collision of Trains-One Man
 Killed on Platform.

Clinton. Mass. Dec S.-One man was hurt fatally and four others injured se- verely today in a collision at the '.Know Nothing crossing near the Un- ion station here between a heavy freight train of the Boston and Maine railroad bound from Worcester for Nashua. N. H., and q local passenger train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford road, just drawing out for Fitchburg The accident was caus- ed by the admitted inability of Engi- neer Charles Hamilton of the freight to stop his locomotive on the down grade. but his presence of mind in sounding the whistle when he saw that collision was certain saved many per on on the station platform from ln- jury. The dead man was Patrick Needhan of Clinton. INhe injured are:
 Michael Welsh, Clinton, lacerated legs and arms body bruised, and possible internal injuries.
 Miss Margar Wright g., Westmin- ster face cue by flying glass.
 Miss Rose Breau, called Ford, left arm cut, injuries to body and cut about face. broken hip.
 The two men injured were passen- gers in the day coach which was struck bv the locomotive and rammed unto the station.
 weich and Andrews and Needham were standing together on the station platform and were struck by heavy de- bris. It is believed all the injured will recover.
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but it held that the Temple Iron com pany is combination of anthracite coal carrying railroads in violation of the Sherman anti trust law. It grant, ed the prayer of the government for an injunction restraining that cor poratiOn from continuing a violation of the act.
 Government Wins Only One Point.
 The sum and substance is that the government wins only one of several points, that in the Temple Iron com pany case, and that the defendants will not be compelled to change the present prices of coal under the rul- ing.
 Thee Varying Opinions Handed Down
 The case was heard by Judges George Gray Joseph Burlington and William M. Lanning last February. Three va rying opinions were handed down late this afternoon.
 Judge Gray dismisses all the charges except the one against the Temple company and the one relating to the 65 per cent. contract existing between the big corporations and the indepen- dent coal companies, put Sustains the charges on these two points.
 Judge Lanning Gismisses all the con- tentions made by the government.
 Suit Filed in June, 1907.
 The suit was filed June 12, 1907, and the defendants included the Reading company, Philadelphia and Reading railway, Lehigh Valley railroad, Della ware, Lackawnna and Western rail- road, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Erie railroad, New York. Susquehanna and Western railroad, Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, Penn sylvania Coal company, Lehtgh Valley Coal company, Lehigfh and Wilkesbarre Coal company Hillside Coal and Iron company. New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal company. Temple Iron company, and about forty individual or so-called independent companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Funeral Service Marked by Its Simplicity,
 There was No Eu1ogy, No Sobbing
READING OF SCRIPTURE PASSAGES
And Paragraphs from Science and Health," Followed by the Lords Prayer-R=ading of the Twenty Third Psalm Furnished the Service of the Day-Benediction from the Last Verse of Jude-Two Men Placed on Guard the Receiving Tomb.

an who looked 50 instead of 90, and whose expression was singularly peace ful and showed no sign of suffering.
 23d Psalm Read at the Tomb.
 Eighteen carriages followed the hearse across the snow-clad hills to Mount Auburn cemetery in Watertown, the resting place of many famous men and women. There before the open doors of the receiving tomb Judge Smith finished the service of the day by reading the 23d Psalm and pro nouncing the benediction from the last verse of Jude.
 The Spot Guarded.
 The heavy bronze coffin was slipped into it's niche, the door as shut and sealed and a man placed on guard. As a measure of protection and warning the guard has access to a telephone which the directors of the church have placed temporarily in the vault.
 It is expected that Mrs. Eddy's will will be filed tomorrow at Concord, x. H
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Interesting Testimony Given by Several
 Witnesses for the Defense
MRS. KATE SAMPSON OF -AUBURNDALE
Told of Threat Made by Mrs Glover to Buy Re- volver and Shoot Her Husband-Case of Defense Outlined by Junor Counsel Brewer-Heated Argu- ment Over quest that District Attorney Hig- gins Take the Stand-Request Denied.

Cambridge. Mase.. Dec. s.-AIrs. Ld- Han NJ Glover three times threatened 10 buy a revolver and shoot her hus- band. Clarence F. Glover. of Waltham Tor whose murder Hattie Leblanc is now on trial here. according to the testimony Of Mrs. Kate Sampson of AuburnGsle. one of the witnesses for the defense. today. Mrs. Sampson said that Mrs. Glover had made these threats while visiting her at Auburn dale and that she appeared enrased peca use. she said. she had found her husband insulting Hattie Leblanc. who vas working in their home, in the bathroom.
 Had Repeatedly Beaten Hattie.
 The witness further said that Mrs Glover had told her of having repeat edly beaten Hattie and that once Mrs. Glover brought Hattie tO the home or the witness and struck her tempt to make her confess that she had acted Improperly with Glover.
 Dn cross examination by District At torney Higgins. Mrs. Sampson adhered 60 her story of tine threats. but said that Hattie had denied the bathroom incidelt.
 Case of Defense Outlined.
 This was but one of numerous sen eations at todHye session. The state had concluded its direct case yesterday and this forenoon A. Farley Brewer. 1unior counsel. outlined the case of the defense He declared that Hattie Le- blanc was brought co Glover's home cesisnedly and was sent from there de- algnediy on the uiEhr of the murder.
 Tt is a mysterious case" he told the -ury. It ie not your duty to solve the mystery. The laW says tine common wealth must prove this girl guilty be- fore you adjudee her guiltv. We will show you that one other had the op- rortunity. the intent and ability to commit that crime"
 Charge That Witnesses Were Kept Of
 the Stand.
 When Mir. Brewer had concluded. the senior counsel for the defense, Melvin ll. Johnson. who had so searchingly cross examined the governments wit uesees, calmly turned to District Att -orney Higgins and asked him to take the stand as the first witness for the defense. Air. Higgins declined the jury was sent from the room and heated argument followed Mr. Johnson de. clared that the prosecution had kept material with esses off the stand had introduced one witness who showed great bias and had done everything he could tO prevent the defense fro4n properly preparing it's case. Mir. Hig-
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gins denied the allegations and retort- ed that Mir. Johnson had kept wit nesses for the defense locked up so that the prosecution could not inter view them.
 When the district attorney says I locked up witnesses" exclaimed Mir. Johnson, "he either knowingly or un- willingly says what is false"
 Judge Bond finally ruled that the district attorney need not take the stand. and the jury was recalled.
 Prisoners Father a Witness.
 Neighbors and relatives of the de- fendant were first called, including the girls father Abraham Leblanc.
 These witnesses testified that Hattie was one of nineteen children, huddled together in a small house in a tiny fishing settlement on an island, tina t she had no opportunity for an educa- ton and had spent only six months at school. and that she always bore a good reputation before coming to the states.
 Pistol Used Could Not Backfire.
 A firearms expert testified that the revolver with which Glover was killed could not baclSfre. this tending to show that alleged marks on Hattie's hand could not have been received in that way.
 Telephone Girls Called.
 Mrs. Sampson's testimony followed, and then the defense put on a number of telephone girls who testified that they had no recollection of a half hours conversation on Mrs. Clover $ line the night of the murder. Wit nesses for the government had testi . fled to such a telephone converse tion between Mrs. Glover and her friend, Mrs. Freeman.
 Sister of Prisoner Testfies.
 The final witness of the day. Hattie LeBlauc's sister. Mrs. Irene Leblanc Langley, said that Mrs. Glover had shown her three notes which she had written in which she declared that she wished to rid herself of her husband and would do it. On the night before the murder, Mrs. Langley testified, Mrs. Glover forbade her husband to come into the house to supper and exclaimed that if he did come in 1t would be the last supper he would ever eat. She sad she had heard Mrs. Glover say that her husband was mo good" One day when she called at the Glover home she found Tobie Leblanc. Mrs. GlOver's brother, choking Hattie.
 Mrs. Langley will be cross examined tomorrow morning.
 Mir. Johnson said tonight that he hoped to complete his direct case by Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
eur TO RECOVER s7o,ooo
3psusht Against Proprietor of the Bos-
 ton News Bureau.

Boston. Dec. s.-Charles A. Hanna, receiver for tine National Bank of North America, of New York. brought suit today before Judge Brown in the I-uited $ ates circuit court a -ainst Cla-e--e ". Barron. proprietor of he RoesH Ea--s Rrr0--1 to rec. r- a bal an-e .-e7 to be due on s ory nrs. r f-0 -~0
 IT note lated N rrer 20. farr -re r-rfs rs7v- ... .... wear after date 70 Mir Tsrron's --.-- vi n fr enes at Ter cent 1"e note bore fne name Of Mr. Barron and was en- dorset to 'Fe hank
 The receiver states that the note was given in payment for 2.0c0 shares of Mallory Steamship cOmpany's stock at f35 share.
 Mir. Barron denies the Veuuineness Of ire signatures and states that if he did sizr tre note iI wes merely for the crnverierce of the bank. and tNat the rr-e fe votf he~ause he received no con s.ae-a ion for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
CONGRESS THURSDAY.
Little Progress Made in Legislation
 Senate Passed One Bill.

Washington, Dec. s.--Little progress in legislation was made in congress today. The senate, immediately after the morning business. took up bills on the calendar and passed one providing an indemnity for the heirs of a govern ment employe who lost his life on the Panama railroad. Two important measures intended to better the postal service and carrying the endorsement of Postmaster General Hitchcock were taken up, but consideration of them was put over on the objections of Son. ators Hepburn and Bacon.
 In the house practically the entire day was occupied in consideration of the Indian appropriation bill. This is the first of the big supply measures to make its appearance.
 The house adjourned until noon to- morrow.
 The senate, in the absence of impor- tant business, adjourned over until Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Cashier Wider Tells What Became of
 the Missing $240,0O0.

New York. Dec. S.-Erwin J. Wider told the district attorney today what became Of the missing $240,000 of the $640,00 which he confessed to steal ing from the New York branch of the Russo Chinese bank as cashier. Aft CT his arrest in July he accounted for all the money except $240,000 and. pleading guilty, has asked several times to be sentenced. But the dis trict attorney would not consent to this, hoping to trace the unaccounted funds. and Wider has been held until sentence in the Tombs. Today he de- cided to make 8 confession on advice of counsel
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Eight Cases Smallpox Among Work
 men-Plant Under Quarantine.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. S.-The Jack branch of the American Car and Foundry company, here. was placed under quarantine today as the result of the discovery of eight cases of smallpox among the workmen More than a thousand employees were vac cinated before they were allowed to go home. The first case of the dis ease was discovered yesterday. The patients have all been sent to hos pitals The disease is in a malignant form, some of the patients having been i'll for a week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Annual Meeting of Industrial Peace
 Foundation Postponed.

Washington Dec. Son account of the death of Chief Justice Fuller, who is ex-officio president of the Industrial Peace Foundation. the annual meeting of the foundation, which was to have postponed, subject to the call of the new chief justice of the United States supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Connecticut Valley Trolley Crews Re-
 main Outline Partly Operated.

Northampton. Mass, Dec. 8.-AI- though all of the conductors and mo- tormen employed by the Connecticut Valley Street Railway company who struck last night, remained out today. the company succeeded in partly oper- ating it's lines between here and Greenfield, Hadley and Amherst, by hiring a few new men. No attempt was made, however to maintain sche- dule time. The company employs in all about eighty men and it was esti- mated that forty men were working today. No disorder or violence was reported tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Mrs. Ella Hitchcock of Bridgeport
 Burned to Death.

la Hitchcock, 89 years old was burned to death in her home, No. 53 Noble avenue, tonight She was alone in the house at the time and just how the accident happened is not known. though it is supposed that in attempt ing to light a piece of paper at a stove in order to light a lamp her clothing caught fire. The flames were noticed by children who were passing the house but by the time assistance came Mrs Hitchcock was so badly burned that she died in a few minutes. She leaves a son and daughter
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Highest Price Ever Paid for Goldfish at
 Gloucester.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec S.-The high est price ever paid for Codfsh at this port was recorded today when the catch of the schooner Hattie A. Hack man was disposed of at the rate of $5.50 a hundred pounds for large fish and $5 a hundred for medium size fish and "scuppers." Locally the fish which brought this record price is known as eastern deck hand line cod. The previous high price was reached during the Civil war.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
RRIDE-ELECTS BROTHER
 WITH MAGAZINE SHOTGUN
Made Desperate Efforts to Prevent a
 Marriage.

Baton Rouge, Iia., Dec. 8.-After the ceremony had been interrupted by the appearance of the bride-eIect's brother armed with a ma gazine shotgun, J. M. Bpsh, who was recently pardoned, aft CT being convicted of murder, and Miss Gertrude Andrews of Calhoun, were married here today.
 Bob Andrews. brother of the young woman, objecting to the couples mat rimonial plans, rushed in with his shot gun when Bush and Miss Andrews appeared in the office of Judge Schultz to cave the knot tied. He was over powered, however, and the ceremony proceeded.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Dissatisfied With Management of
 American Boy Scouts.

New York. Dec. S.--Letters of resig- nation from the American Boy Scouts were given out here tonight by Wll- liam Randolph Hearst for himself. for Admiral George Dewey and Represent ative-elect Jefferson M. Levy. Admiral Dewey. whose name appears first on the list of founders and was recently elected secretary. merely says that he desires to resign all connection with the organization" Mr. Hearst and MT. Lew. who were on the board of direc- tors both profess dissatisfaction with the management.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
No Conspiracy To Restrain Trade WILL NOT BE COMPELLED TO
 CHANGE PRICES.
GOVERNMENT SUIT DISMISSED
U. s. Circuit Court Decides There is No General Conspiracy Among An thracite Coal Companies.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-The United States circuit court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania today decided that there is no general conspiracy among the anthracite coal carrying railroads or coal companies to restrain trade or commerce, or to monopolize the trade or to maintain certain prices,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Dowager Grand Duchess Alice of Tus-
 csnv Seriously ILL

Lucca, Italy, Dec. S.-The dowage grand duchess Alice of Tuscany is se- riously i'll at her estate near Reg gio. It is reported that a few months ago she received documents showing that Archduke John Salvador of Aus tria, who after his disappearance from that country in 1891 was known un- der the name of John Orth, died in 1908 in a sanitarium, where he took refuge after traveline in many lands
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Attendants at Bazaar Supper Driven
 Out by Fire.

Washington, Pa. Dec. Sire drove two hundred women and children from a supper at d bazaar given by the ClaysvilIe Mothers club in the Clays- vile public school building in such panic stricken manner tonight that several women tainted and had to be carried out, and a number were tram pied upon. None was seriously in jured. The fire started in the base ment and gained such headway that the building could not be saved, for the water mains were frozen and the efforts of a big bucket brigade were futile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Mystic Woman Killed al Stratford B. c. THOMPSON OF VALE 1911
 CLASS HAD ARM BROKEN.
 MRS. JESSIE SAUNDERS
MRS. JESSIE SAUNDERS
Ore of Party in Automobile Which was Struck by Trolley Car-Motorman and Conductor Arrested.

Stratford. Conn. Dec. S.-Mrs. Jessie Saunders of Mystic was killed and B. c. Thompson of St. Paul, Minn., a member of the class of 1911 at Yale university. had an arm fractured here tonight when the automobile in which they were riding was struck by a troll
 ley cars. The other occupants of the car were Stuyvesant Peabody, Yale:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
First View of the Great Roosevelt Col
 lection at Smithsonian Institute.

Washington, Dec 8.-Vice President Sherman was chosen chancellor of the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institution today. to succeed the late Chief Justice Fuller.
 The members of the board of regents were given their first view of the great Roosevelt collection. A series of skins and mounted figures from the Smith sonians African expedition, which Col oneI Roosevelt led, were shown. The collection is still far from being com pletely classified, mounted and arrang- ed,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
1t Cost Republicans of Pennsylvania S1Oo,683 to Elect Tensr Governor,

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. S.--It cost the republicans of Pennsylvania S109,6S3 to elect John K Tener governor. The contributions received totaled s75.655. so that there was a deficit Of s34 OPS represented by notes and unpaid bills The expenses of the Keystone party were S5,997, while the democratic nom- lues expended f1.2QI
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Typhoid Pneumonia Contracted from
 a Box of painties.

Lynchburg. Va. Dec. S.-Nliss Nina Buzzard of St. Joseph, Mo, died at the Randolph Macon women's college today of typhoid pneumonia, the fe- yer, it is said. being contracted from a box of dainties sent her from home six weeks ago. There is no other case of the disease at the college.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Warden Garvin to Go Abroad.

Hartford, Dec. 8.-At a meeting of Warden Albert Garvin was granted leave of absence 10 go abroad until February l. 1911. The warden's place will be filed du'ing his absence by Warden Garner Michigan City, Mich. Resolutions ,n the death of Thomas Dudley Well d member of tha board
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Young Woman Attempted to Jump
 Overheard frcn the Princess Irene.

New Y0~k, Dec 8.-When Inc ste9m ship Prirce@s Irene. from Me1iterra- ro4u ports, came into dock today pas- .Prrrers on hoard told of an attempt of Q -~ettv vo'1ng woman to le7p from the Ieck of the g eamship into the sea last Tuesday. Only after a sharp struggle was she prevented from leaping over the rail. She was quieted and taken to her ca bin. Her name was given as Miss " Whitmore, and her residence was sa i'd to be in Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Revolutionary Outbreak Threatened in
 Honduras.

Guatemala City. Guatemala, Dec. 8. A revolutionary outbreak is threat cred in Honduras and intense excite- inert prevails throughout the country
 Martial law has been procla;rreS in the ca7'tel and the lar4er cities Of the republic, and the jails are filled with political prisoners. Wholesale ar- rests of persons suspected of having some connection with the threatened uprising are being made on the orders of the president
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Railroad Dividend Reduced

New York. Dec. 7.-The directors of the St. Louis Southwestern railroad today declared a dividend of per cent. on the preferred stock, a reduction of 1-2 per cent. from the amount of the last sen1i-annual disbursements. The directors stated that while gross earn ings still continued to increase over last year. the expenses of operation have increased disproportionately and the directors consider it conservative and prudent to declare a dividend at this juncture on a basis of per cent. rather than 5 per cent. per annuul
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Population Of Louisiana 1,s5e,ass.

Washington, Dec. 8.-The population of the state of Louisiana is 1,656,38S, an increase of 274,763 or 1e.9 per cent over 1,9s1.625 in 1900. The increase per cent.
 Population of parishes containing the principal cities is: Macaddo 5S,- 200; Calcasius. 62,767 East Baton Rouge. 34,5S0; Orleans, 339.075; Ouso- hita 25,s3o. Rapiqies. 4ar545.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Eroi;sh Geparal Elections.

London, Dec. s.--At the close Of the polling tonight in the general elections the standing of the parties is as fol lows:
 Government coalition: Liberals 14T, laborites 2S. nationalists 45, independ- ent nationaists 6. Total 226.
 Opposition; Unionists 1a2
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Identification of Man Who Died in the
 Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. S.-A man who was taken ill on the streets here Tuesday and taken to local hospital where he died, was identified tonig ght as being John Graham of Terryville. Identification was mace by abroTher- inlaW. Henry McManus of New Brit ain.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Runor of Proiected Coup at constan-
 tinopie.

London, Dec. 9-According to spe- cial despatches. rumors have reached Berlin and Vienna of projected coup at Constantinople to establish a miii- tary dictatorship. No confirmation of this report has been received here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09

Berlin, Dec. s.-The eleventh game in the chess match, which was played today at the Korkau palace, proved an easy victory for Lasker, who wins in addition to the championship title the S1.000 prize donated by M. NJ. Nardus of Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Cox Elect Foss is III,

Boston, Dec. S.-Governor- elect Foss is confined to his home on Revere street, Jamaica Plain, with a severe attack of indigestion, which came on last night. Although more comfort able tonight. he does not expect to be able to attend to business for a day or two
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
Spokane Has 1o4,4o2 Population.

Washington. Dec. S.-Wle population of Spokane, Wash, Is 104.4G2, accord ing to statistics of the 18th census, is- sued tonight. Thds is an increase oe 67,554 or 1928 per cent over SGs4S in 19e-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-09
President Taft Considering the Su-
 nrerne Court Situation.

Washington, Dec S.-President Taft called a special meeting of his cabi- net late today to go over the supreme court situation. The list of likely ap- pointees is narrowing rapidly, but it was said tonight that MT. Taft has not reached a conclusion and probably will not until next Monday or Tuesday.