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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Counsel for Defendant Charles R. Heike Fought Bitterly to Have the Documents Barred
CHEATING AT SUGAR TRICK SCALES
The Unexpectedly Introduced by the Gov
 and Read from Heike's Private Letter Book-Packaaes of Technical Statements" Destroy
 ed by Clerks at Heikes Direction.

New York, May 2e.-Charles R. Heize, in the United States circuit court today, heard Henry T. Stimson, for the government. read letters in which Heike spoke of the liberal weights we receive from the custom house" As secretary treasurer Of the American Sugar Refining company, the eo-called sugar trust, Heize is charged with conspiracy to defraud the gov- ernment of customs dues on imports of raw sugar. Five subordinates are 6being tried with him and the prosecu- sion has been endeaVoring to prove that he, though an executive, was cog nizant of and instrumental in cheat 1ng at the trick scales.
 Counsel for Heike fought bitterly to epar the letters but Judge Martin over ruled the objections and they became part Of the record. The first was dated Dec. A, 1904, and addressed to Frank c. Turner. superintendent of the eSouth Boston refinery. It read ill Eart-
 Letters Unexpectedly Introduced.
 T spoke to MT. Thomas (Washing- Ron B. Thomas. president of the Amer 1can Sugar Refining company the szother day in reference to a change we swish to make in your melting account rn order to have it conform with the Nneltine account of the other ref1neries.
 These differences are due to two rauses- First, the desire of the super Entendents to make as good 8 showing rof their working as possible; second, sby the liberal weights and tares which we receive from the customs house, md which, of course, we do not under take to correct"
 The foregoing was introduced unex- pectedly by the government and was read from Hei1e'e private letter book, which was identified in court by Will liam Foster, auditor in the company's Wall street office
 This was quickly followed by an- H7T l1kzr- le1rra to Ernest W. Gerbracht. form erly su- s1erintendent of the Williamsburg
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
AVIATOR GLENN cURTIss
 DISAPPoINTS BIG CROWD.
Albany to New York Flight Not At-
 tempted, Even in Ideal Weather.

Albany. N. Y. May 26.-"Eight hours more work must go into the assem- bling of this machine before I am ready to fly" said Glenn H. Curtlsa tonight, as he helped wheel his aero plane into the tent that will hold it until he attempts flight from AL bany to New York.
 The weather conditions today were ideal despite official predictions. The sky was clear and there was almost no wind. What little air stirred was from the north. a favorable direction. Nevertheless, Curtiss made a leisurely day of it and gave the details of su- pervision only the attention of a pro- prietor. It is positive that he will not fly tomorrow morning, although if the weather holds good he may attempt an exhibition flight tomorrow afternoon. A large crowd watched him set up the engine this afternoon, and was greatly disappointed that he did not essay even a trial flight.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
CATHOLIC MEXICO SUPERIOR
 TO PROTESTANT AMERICA. So Declares Delegate Falconio to As sertion That Bible is Prohibited to Mexican Catholics,

Washington, May 26.-Diomede Fall conio, papal delegate to the United States through his counsel, Mgr. B. Cerretti auditor of the apostolic lega- ton. has taken cognizance of an at tack made upon Mexican Catholics by the Rev. John w. Butler, president of the Mexican National Sunday School association, in paper the Methodist missionary presented before the worlds Sunday school convention last Monday, in which he charges that the Bible in Mexico was a prohibited book among Catholics.
 "Dr. Butler is incorrect" says Mgr. Cerretti. 'I readily concede that there are defects in the Catholic church in Mexico among bishops, priests and people, but this is true of everything human. I challenge comparison be- tween Catholic Mexico and Protestant America, point by point, and in every instance I unreservedly claim the su- periority of Catholic Mexico. More over, I maintain that Catholicism in Mexico compares favorably with Cath olicism In the United States
 "Dr. Buffers statement that it is difficult to obtain copies of the Holy Scripture in Mexico is ridiculous in the extreme"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Early vot6 on
 The Railroad Bill
A PREDICTION THAT THE VOTE
 WILL COME TODAY.
SENATE RUSHING WORK
More Accomplished in Closing Hours
 ous Week-ResuIts of tho BaIIotine.

Washington May 26.-Through the ueIeat in the senate today of a num- Der of amendments offered by "in- surgent republicans and democra ts, the way was paved for an early vote on the administration railroad bill It IS expected this will come tomorrow, and that the senate then will adjourn over until Monday when the state hood bill probably will be made the unhniThed business
 Regulars" Maintain Firm Hold.
 The regular republicans main tanned firm hold upon the situation duri1Ic5 the several votes on important Ieatures, notwithstanding the "insurg- ents and democrats united their votes on several occasions More was ac- complished during the closing hours or the session today than in any one week during the three months the iill has been the pending business.
 The Voting.
 Not until three o'clock was anything done beyond listening to discussion Of Ihe measure but when at that time days speech in opposition to the bill the voting proceeded rapidly, with the following results:
 The Cummins amendment recurring the approval of the interstate com merce commission of all increases in railroad rates before they become ef- IecTlVe, was voted down. 29 to 43.
 The Martin amendment requiring the commission to reach a final deci.s- ion on increases within six months, was defeated, Is to 54
 An amendment of MT. Clarke of Ar kansas. to defer increased rates until passed upon by the commission but putting them into effect after six months pending a final decision, was rejected 35 to 40.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
 OF PASTORS BUT S663
In All Denonninations-Stat Fur
 nisned to Census Director.

Washington, May 26.-The annual average salary of a minister of the gospel was but s663 in all denonina- TiOns represented in a special report on the census of religious bodies for 1906. which is now in press preparatory to submission to Census Director Durand and Secretary Nagel of the department Of comm cree and labor.
 The statistics the first of the kind ever gathered by the government, were procured by w C Hunt. chief statis- tician Of population in the census bu- reau- The figures are from the cities of the United States having a popula- lion in 1900 of 25.00O and over
 The denominations showing the Highest avera ges are the Unitarian, with s1.653; the Protestant Episcopal. Sl-2a2- the general convention of the -New Jerusalem. s1.233. the Jewish con- Eregaiions sL222. and the Presbyterian e1177-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
THE DISAPPEARING COMET DISTINCTLY SEEN LAST NIGHT. Head is Again Normai-Wili Be on
 Exhibition Until June 10.

Waterbury. Conn. May 26.-After many days of cloudy weather, the resi- dents of Waterbury were gratiffed to- night by an excellent view of the dis appearing comet which stood forth in the clear western sky. being dis tinctly visible shortly before 9 o'clock. It attracted attention in all parts Of the city. and crowds stood at vantage points to see it as if came forth from behind the clouds. The head was as large as a. star of the first magnitude, but the tail was not nearly so re- spIendent as when in the eastern sky.
 Tail 30 Degrees Long.
 Amherst, Mass. May 26.-Observa- tions of Halley's comet made tonight by Prof David Todd at the Amherst college observatory indicated that the comets head is again normal. No trace could be seen of the projection from the head reported by Professor Wen dell of Harvard or the division of the head announced by an Arizon observ- CT. The tail tonight was thirty de- grees long.
 Thousands of Comet Gazers.
 Providence. May 26.-Halleys comet wlI be visible on it's westward flight until June 10. according to an an nouncement made tonight by Frank F.. Seagrave the astronomer, who is said to have first computed accurately the comets ephemeris, or time of appear ance in the eastern sky. MT. Seagrave found the Wanderer more brilliant to- night than he expected, he said.
 Brown students gathered on College Hill tonight and cheered Haley and his comet The parks throughout the city were thronged by thousands of comet gazers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Patten Comes Out
 Second Best
WHEAT KING WORSTED IN CON.
 TEST WITH BEARS.
LOSS SAID TO BE SI, 200, 1000
Albany Millionaire Carried His Deal
 Forced Shorts to Settle at His Price.

Chicago May 26=The private set tlement of Theodore H. Waterman's squeeze in May wheat today caused a remarkable decline in prices.
 The unloading of 8,000,000 bushels of September wheat by James A. and George H. Patten and the announce ment of their withdrawal from the brokerage firm of which they have been members for generation, and also their retirement, at least tempo rarily, from business. came coincident- ally.
 The net decline in prices ranged from 1-2 cents in September to more than five cents in May wheat.
 Altogether the day in wheat was one destined to take rank with other mo- mentous periods of the history of the Chicago board of trade.
 Patten's Losses Reported Heavy.
 James A. Patten left his office to- night wearing a smile. In his Hmou sine he had leisure to read the head lines estimating his losses at anywhere between $64O,O0o to s1,200.0OO for the day
 Asked by a reporter if he hand any thing to say about the market. the speculator laughed and said:
 Just say I don't know anything about the market"
 In this joVial manner MT. Patteu admitted that he had come out second best in a contest with the bears.
 Not many men could take it like that" remarked an admiring junior partner of the firm, as it's most pie turesque member left the office for his automobile.
 Millionaire Waterman Carried His
 Deal.
 Traders are assured that Theodore III. Waterman the Albany millionaire, the leading long in May has carried his deal through to a successful con clusion and forced the leading short interest to settle with him at his own price, generally believed to have becn around 114- Any effort to gauge his profits, however. is futile.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
THIRD COMPANY MEETING.
Committee Named to Arrange for Campfire and Orders for Sundal, Evening and Monday Read.

Following the drill of the Third evening there was a short company meeting, at which a committee of four was named to confer with the Fifth company'S committee regarding campfire next month Those named were Sergeant Ortman, Sergeant F s. Smith, Corporal Mason and Music n Pendieton.
 Orders were read directing the mem bers to be at the armory Sunday eve ming so as to leave at 6.55 to attend service at Christ Episcopal church in @ body for a memorial service by Rev. Nelson Poe Carey. The orders Tor Memorial day directed the men to re- port at the armory at 1.30 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Alabama Negro Taken from Officers
 and Lynched

Montgomery, Ala. May 26.--iReports of the lynching of Jeff Matson, negro. who murdered Deputy Sheriff Scott Taylor at Acton mine yesterday, were received today. Mafson was captured by Deputy Sheriffs Henley and PoIer of Shelby county. between Birmingham and Acton. today. The deputies were intercepted near Pelham by a mob from Acton. The negro was taken from the officers. The mob with the prisoner disappeared into the woods. The negro's body has not been found.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

(Brooblyn) refinery. Gerbracht Is one of the defendants. The communication mildly chided Gerbracht for not hay ing shown certain weight books as requested by d clerk of the insurance inspectors.
 .'As there were no duties on those sugars wrote Heike, there could under no circums tances be any harm in showing the weights, as there could be no comparison with the customs house weights"
 Other Letters Read.
 Other letters. considered less signi1- cant by the prosecution, were read. among them communications to the Philadelphia, Boston. Chicago and Jersey City. One letter to Superin- tendent Witherspoon of the New Or leans refinery contained this state ment:
 He (Mr. Havemeyer, now dead) is very much interested in the final re- turns of each refinery"
 "TechncaI Statements" Destroyed.
 During the afternoon William A. Bryan, clerk in Heike's office. test1- fled that in March, 1909, he destroyed a package marked technical state was four days after the termination of the government suit for the recovery of some $2,O0O,0O0 in duties from the company.
 Arthur H. walfn, a clerk in the au- diting departm also testified that he destroyed some technical statements at Heikes request.
 When was this? ?' asked MT Dendson for the government
 "At the close of the first Spitzer trial.''
 That was in 1909?''
 Yes"
 How was the package marked?"
 Technical statements, raw sugar, 190S,'' answered the witness.
 The government did not rest it's case today as had been expected. Adjourn ment was taken until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
DECIDES TO CARRY OUT
 COMMITTEE CONGREGATIONS
Second Church Retains Same Commit tee for the Celebration With Power to Appoint Sub-Committees.

Thursday evening at the midweek meeting at the Second Congregational church the recommendations presented by the committee last week were brought up and adopted, so that the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the church will be celebrated Sunday morning and even ing, Sept. 20. and the evening follow ing.
 It was decided to retain the same committee, J. D. Haviland, Mrs. J. M. Huntington. Mrs. Lucy A. Forbes, Wal lace s. AIliS and Henry D. Johnson, to have charge of the celebration and carry out the plans, giving them power to appoint sub-committ as they deem necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
MUNICIPAL JUDGE INDICTED ON CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY
Judge Cragen Pleaded Not Guilty, Re-
 leased Under S7,200 Bail.

New York, May 26.-John M. Cra- gen, a municipal judge of Queens Bor- ough, New oYrk city, was indicted today on the charge of grand larceny in the second degree. Four indict- ments were returned charging him with having appropriated for his own use, while serving as secretary to Lawrence Gesser, presndent of Queens Borough, various sums ag- gregating $945, of public money, which he received for contingent expenses of the office.
 Judge Cragen went before Justice Garretson pleaded not guilty and was released under $7,200 bail.
 The indictment of Judge Cragen is an outgrowth of the work of the grand jury which has been Investigating charges of graft in various city de- partments of Queens Borough
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
MAY PARTY
Given by G. T. Club in T. A. B. Hall
 With Many Present.

A May party by the Norwich G. T. club given in T. A. E. hall on Thurs day evening made delightful affair for the "a couples attending. as the sarrsingenle ents were well carried out by the young men in charge. A mong the out of town places represented among those present were Danielson. Jewett City. New London. Westerly and Wauregan.
 From to 12 Professor Smiths or chestra played for the dance pro gramme which contained the latest novelty numbers and nice selection of two-steps and waltzes. Refresh ments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
INSANE POLICEMAN
On the New York Force-Sent te
 Bellevue for Observation.

New York, May 26.-Althougb it is charged his mind is unbalanced, Bruce o. Manson for nearly two years has served as a. New York policema h. equipped with a revolver and night stick He is now in Bellevue hospital for observation. None of the men with whom Manson was associated suspect ed he was nSane.
 For some time, it is charged, Man son has ben sending peculiar letters to Chief Willie of the United States secret service. and this led to an in- vestisation, which resulted in his be- ing sent to the hospital today
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Fine View of Comet.

Thursday evening was the first eve ming since the comet has been visible in the western sky that the sky has been free from clouds, and the result was that everyone was gazing in that direction. The comet could be piai,,Iy seen after eight o'clock, three hours high. and the tail could be seen for number of degrees. It was not prom inent but could be made out easily The rising moon dimmed the view somewhat. The telephone lines were kept busy with comet talk for a cou- pie of hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
PASSED JUPITER LIGHT,
 300 MILES DOWN THE COAST
Motor Boat IIys Appears to Have the
 Race Won.

Philadelphia. May 26.-Three Of the motor boats which are racing from this city to Havana were heard from today for the first time since they passed out the Delaware capes last Saturday. The Berneyo, Caliph and 1lys were reported as passing Jupiter light, which is off the Florida keys and about 800 miles down the coast from Philadelphia.
 If the time reported by Jupiter light is correct, the uys appeared to have the race won.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
One More Case of Fever.

It was reported 10 Health Of1fcer pr N. B.. Lewis on Thursday That q seven year old son of MT and Mrs. Daniel O,Neil Of No. PA Broadway was i'll with scarlet fever. This case it is thought, came from the Ciorton fam : lily. By order of the health officer children who are sick cannot return to school without doctors certificates
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Even Moderate Drinking is inexpedi
 ent

Boston, May 26.-Whiie it is wrong to declare moderate drinking a sin, still moderate drinking is inexpedient. declared President (emeritus) Charles w. Eliot of Harvard college, the prin- cipsl speaker tonight at the Unitarian Temperance society in Kings chapel Dr. Eliot believed that total abstinerce was increasing. greater self control, and consequently. greater ef1ciano7 thereby resulting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
EACH FAMILY WILL GET s5,ooo.
Division Of Fund Raised for Relatives
 Of Dead New Haven Bremen

New Haven, May 26.-The commit tee appointed by Mayor Rice of New Haven several weeks ago to take charge or raising a fund for the fam lies of the fremen killed or serious ly injured in the recent fire at the New Haven jail Jvorkhouse, met and spportioned the money on Wednesday. Each family will get slightly in ex- cess of s5.ooO, including the $2.000 which the New Haven fire commits sioners will vote them.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Demented Tailor Plays the Part of a
 Human Ostrich.

New York, May 26.-Patrick Ceciele, q tailor with obscssions played the part of a human ostrich tonight and thrust his head repeatedly in a pile of sand in East Side street. Chill dren, gaping and jeering. encouraged his antics. To d poliecman's inquiry the man said he was hiding from his enemies. He was taken to Bellevue hospital for examination
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
How New York City is Given a Bad
 Name

New York, May 26.-Mayor Gaynor. over-zealous of New YorIe's good name wrost characteristic letter to the commissioner of police today, request ing that the term pool room" be eliminated from police reports of raids on betting resorts. The use Of this term, he says, has created general impression that there are pool rooms in the city, although, he ayers there are none. "In this way he writes "the city is undeservedly given a bad name"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
To Helo Hettv Green.

Dallas. Tex, May 26.-It was an- nounced today that r. 1T. R. Green, president of the Texas Midland rail road and son of Mrs. Hetty Green of New York, will make his residence in tfl east to assist 9lis mother in her Financial matters.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Old Lyme Boy Gets Second Prize.

The navy department Thursday an nounced that Harold T. Bartlett of Old Lyme. a midshipman in the naval academy, Annapolis, has won second prize, a silver medal. in the competf- tion at the academy in revolver shoot ing. The presentation of these medals is one of the leading features of the dress parades during June week. and the competitions are always very keen. Bartlett was appointed to the academy by Representative Higgins and will graduate this June.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

calendar business.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Steamship Arrivals.

At Havre: May 25, La Provence, from New York
 At Genoa: May 25. Luisiana, from New York; May 23, Oceanfa. from New York.
 At Naples: May 23, Regina dItaIia, from New York
 At Havre: May c4. La Gascosne. fxoW New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Wireless Station on Pike's Peak.

Denver. Col. May 26.-According to Information received here, a wireless telegraph station will be established soon on the top of Pike's Peak to be used as the midway transmitting and receiving point in an effort to send wireless messages from the Atlantic fo the Pacific coast
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Italian Miners ForeibIy Deported.

Durham, N C., May 26.-Twenty- live Italian miners, accused of intirni Coke and Coal cempany's mines here and arrested today-by state troops gent here by Governor Brown, were latex fQFcihly departed without trial
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Wesleyan Puts Dartmouth Out.

Boston. May 25.-Dartmouth's chance of obtaining permanent possession of the New England intercollegiate ten- his cup faded away for this year in the defeat today of her team of doubles by the Wesleyan pair in a hard fought three-set match. The score was 6-8 6-4, 6-4. Wesleyan will meet Will Hams in the finals and doubles tomor- row
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
King James Shows Form.

Belmont Park. N Y. May 26.-- King James. carrying 129 pounds easily won the Van Cortland handi- cap at Belmont park today in the re- Tlarkably fast time of 1.37 4-5, which snakes him dangerous contender for the Brooklyn handicap to be ruu next Tuesday at Gravesend-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Reservoir is 7e 1-2 Inches Down.

When measured this week Fairview reservoir was found to be 79 1-2 inches below high water mark. Although there has been much foggy and rainy weather this month. the rainfall has not been very heavy. the total for the month thus far being 1.e7 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Punta Arenas. Chile. May 26.-The British bark Swanhilda has been wrecked on Staen Island, the south east extremity of Tierra del Fuego and Captain Pyne, his wife ana thir- teen others have been drowned. The Swanhilda sailed from Cardick March 15 for the west coast of South Amer ica- No details of the disaster have been received here.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Cabled Paragraphs

Berne, Switzerland, May 26. - An earth shock felt throughout Switzerland this morning. The move vicinity of this City. where household furniture in some instances was over turned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
VETERAN MASONS
 TO MEET IN NORWICH.
Session to Be Held Here on June g at
 Masonic Temple.

There was a meeting of the directors of the Masonic Temple corporation on Thursday evening, at which, among other things, there was considered the convention of the Masonic Veterans association, which was invited to hold its 1910 meeting in this city at the convention of last year. The associa.- tion members will gather here June g at Masonic temple and some details regarding that were discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27
Crews to Report at Tbam.s

The Harvard rowing squad will ar rive at Broadview on June F, accord ing to word received at Gales Ferry. The Yale oarsren will be at Gales Ferry by next Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

Paris May 24-The two soldiers, Graby and Michel, charged with the murder of NInne Gotfin, widow of Jules Edouard Gouin, a former governor of the Bank of France, were today con- victed by courtmartial. Graby being sentenced to death and Michel to 20 years Imprisonment.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

A New Federal District Judge foI the eastern district of New York is provided by a bill favorably reported by the house committee on juor,-nhIv.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

An Area of About 606,026 Acres, To- cated in central Arizona which was withdrawn temporarily in 1901 for for est purposes. has been restored to the public domain by the secretary of the interior
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-27

M. B. Bates, Who Escaped from prison in Missouri nine years ago, has been recaptured.