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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
NO DEAD LETTER ORDER.
New York Police Captains Must
 Promptly Make Reports.

New York, Jan. 21.-Acting at the instigation of Mayor Gaynor, CQmmis- sioner Baker of the police department has issued rigorous order to all cap- tains, directing them to report imme- diately to headquarters all complaints by citizens of clubbing or brutality This order" says the commissioners must not become a dead letter, but must be rigidly enforced. Any lieu tenant or captain derelict in this re- gard will not be fined. but will proba- bly, be dismissed"
 Mayor Gaynor and the commissioners will hold conference next week on the advfsability Of abolishing the sO- called third degree"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
ENGLISH ELECTIONS.
Unionists Gained Ten Seats Yester-
 day, the Liberals None.

London, Jan. 2I-From returns re- ceived up to a late hour tonight, the standing of the various parties in the general elections in progress follow:
 Unionists 1S4: liberals 159; labor ties 32; nationalists 5s.
 Gains: Unionists S1; liberals 10; laborites l.
 From the returns announced of to- days voting, the unionists gained ten seats and the liberals none.
 In today's polling, Reeinald Mc- Kenna, first lord of the admiralty, was was returned victorious over E. G. M Carmichael unionist for Abergaven- ny-Monmouthshire, and William Ab- raham, laborfte, was reelected for Rhondda Valley by the enormous ma jority of S,965.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
PROVIDENCE HIoHwAYwAN
Is Said to Be a Dessrtsr fgom the
 German Army.

Providence, R. l., Jan. 2.--Hrnest w. Lorenz under arrest here charged with murder and highway robbery, ig a deserter from the German army nc- cording to information received by tho police today. He is said to have on= listed in Saxony in 1901.
 Tn continuing their investigation tu determine whether there is any evt- dence tO connect Lorenz with She mur~ der of Miss Laura Regester at Crans~ ton, last spring detectives todag took finger prints of Lorenz. It ia under stood that they will be compared wit1 productions of finger prints found ora the murdered glrps neok.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
NEW COMET A BRILLIANT ONE,
 EASILY VISIBLE TO NAKED EYE
Reports from Observatories of South
 ern France and Algeria.

Paris, Jan. 21.-The comet discov- cred recently from Johannesburg, was visible for several minutes last night from the observatories of southern France and Algeria. It appeared with dazzling brilliancy.
 Wi1helmshaven, Prussia, Jan. 21.- The new comet was visible last night to the naked eye from here.
 Berlin, Jan. 21.-Dr. Archenhold di- rector of the TreptoW observatory, states that the newly discovered com ct may be seen from here this eve ming.
 Leon Campbell, at the Harvard ob- servatory, found the comet soon after sunset on Wednesday evening, and de- termined it's approximate position as in right ascension 20 hours and 30 minutes and declination minus 16.4 de- greeS. Another observation was. made last evening. The comet is in the con- stellation Capricornus and is described as easily visible to the naked eye It is travelling away from the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY
Issues an Order of interest to National
 Bank Examiners.

Washington, Jan. 31.-ComptroIler of the Currnecy Murray is determined to stop the practice by some national bank examiners of asking the assist ance of clerks employed by banks which are under examination.
 Therefore he has issued an order ad- vising all examiners that under no circumstances should such clerks be employed to assist in counting cash, listin and verifying loans and dis counts, verifying certificates of depos- it, or cashiers checks, or taking trial balances of the individual ledger The listing and overdrafts and data of any of banks under examination must all ways be checked by the examiner or his assistant. with the original records of the bank from which such data is taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Admiral CowIes Retires as Bureau of
 Eouipment Chief

Washington, Jan. 21.-After four years service as chief of the bureau of equipment. Rear Admiral William S.. Cowles retired, surrendered that office today. It will be occupied by Chief Clerk F. c. Wrenn during the short time expected to ella pse before the equipment bureau is abolished by act of congress. Admiral Cowes is a brother in-law of former President Roosevelt and native of Connecticut, with an excellent naval record
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
MISSING NEWPORT HEIR
 LOCATED IN MAINE.
Will at Once Take Steps to Secure the
 Property.

Augusta, Me, Jan. 21.-Wilson S. Sherman. who has been sought as the heir to the estate of his father, the late Gen. West Sherman, of Newport. R. l.. and Washington, D. C., was informed of that fact today and will at once make efforts to come into possession of the property. He has been resident of Augusta for the past two months and is employed as a correspondence clerk in a publishing house.
 MT. Sherman said that his father, who was a retired army officer, died suddenly of pneumonia in New York thirty years ago. He said he had not visited Newport for over twenty five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
ROCKING COAL INQUIRY BEGUN.
Exchanges Special Committee in Ses-
 sion-Proceeding Secret.

New York, Jan. 21-George w. Ely, secretary of the New York stock ex- change, said this afternoon that no statement would be made today rela- tive to the investigation of the Hook ing Coal pools operations or the con duct of the brokers who failed as a result of them.
 The special Investigating comnnittee appointed by the exchange held. a long session, but no information was vouch- safed as to who were the witnesses or what they told. |.
 On the committee it was learned, were F. L. Eames and Ernest Coles beck who form the exchanges regular committee on insovencies.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
NEW HAVEN ATTORNEY SHOT
By Man Defeated ln Suit Brought
 for Divorce.

New Haven, Jan. 21-Tho condition of Howard c. Webb. the local attor- ney who was shot by Walter lf. New~ port, is said tonight to bo favorable and the chances of recovery of the best.
 Newport entered the ofHco Of Webb. who was attorney for Mrs. Newport from revolver, but one of which tools effect, striking him in tho body. but not penetrating the walls of the at0m ach. Webb oyerpoWered his aashilanh and held him until the arrival or Rm officer When searched at Che station two guns were found in NeWport'a possession. He is being held withoub bail to await Webbs recovery and is charged with assault with intent to kill. Tonight the prisoner was visited by a state physician and questioned.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Prominent Washington Negro Resident
 Dead

Washington, Jan. 2I.-John F. Cook, a prominent negro resident who had served as school trustee, collector of taxes, alderman, register of the city and delegate to republican national conventions three times. died here to- day from paralysis. aged 76 years. He. was a native of Washington and was educated at Central college, New York, and at Oberlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
MAKING READY FOR BATTLE.
Government Troops Being Hurried to Greytown-Conservat Party Or ganized.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Jan. 21--Government troops are being hur- ried to Greytown to reinforce the army there against possible attack oy the insurgents.
 The government is also sending a corps of physicians from Granada to Acoyapa in preparation for the expect ed battle.
 For the first time in sixteen years Q. conservative party has been organ ical creed is complete liberty for all and the party openly advocates the candidacy of the presidency of Nicar- ague of Adam Cardenas, the former president, who is now living at Punta Arenas Costat Rica
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Landslide Near Nauaatuok.

Naugatuck Conn, Jan. 2i.--A smnlE landslide on the tracks of the Councc = ticut company at what is known na Rocky Cut, just south of this place. blocked traffic between here and Derby for several hours tonight FasaenEerN bostfuction.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
FIRM FooTHoLD AT PITTsRuRe.
Petitions Spread Broadcast Hedging
 Abstinence from Meat.

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 21.-The meat boycott by kconsumers that is spread ing over the country has a firm foot hold here. Today petitions were spread broadcast pledging abstinence from meat for thirty days, beginning next Tuesday. Hundreds of householders are signing and the city trades coun- cil, which has 92,000 members, is awaiting the word from leaders before putting into effect resolutions adopted last night binding the members to join the boycott. From all towns in west ern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and West Virginia come reports of like &C., tion.
 Tonight butchers who have stalls in the Central Market house here were of one opinion in welcoming a rigid boy colt, in the hope that it will, force downward the price of meat on the 1loOf.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
MIR. LLOYD RESIGNS.
As Member of BaIIinser-Pinchot h.
 vestiaatinq Committee.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The right of Representative Lloyd of Missouri to tender his resignation as a member of the Balhnger- -Pinchot Investigating committee was announced today in the nouse In a ruling made by Speaker vacancy upon that committee was made and it will probably be filled when the house assemblies next Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Blame Placed on MiddIemen.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 21.- Blame for the increased cost of living is placed on middlemen by an investi- gating committee appointed at a citf- zens' mass meeting on January Is. It was ascertained that farmers realized 35 cents bushel for potatoes which retailed at 70 cents, and 13 cents a pound for chickens which retailed at 25 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Boston Man Fatally Beaten.

Boston. Mass. Jan. 21.-From in- Juries received today in an attack by four men, Daniel r. Desmond aged 35 years. who lived in the West End, died at the relief hospital tonight. Four Italians are under arrest sus- picious persons
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Waterbury Church SteepIe Blown
 Down.

Waterbury, Jan. 21.-During the heavy gale which accompanied the storm the cross on top of the steeple of the Sacred Heart church was to- night blown from it's place. The storm caused the Naugatuck river to rise more than nine feet here and almost tied up the trolley service. At mid an ice iam
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Negro Killed Mississippi Sheriff-Run
 Down by Posse.

New Orleans, Jan. 21-A special from Jackson, Miss, says that Sheriff Hubbard of Simpson county, Miss, and a citizen named Magee were shot and killed by a negro whom they were at tempting to arrest near Magee today. When the news of the killing of the two men spread, a posse was formed and the negro was run down and kill ed, it is said, while resisting arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Congress, House Only in Session.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Bills to relieve William Boldenweck, assistant treas urer of the United States, at Chicago, from responsibility fir the loss of s17s,ooo stolen from his office and to pay registers of land offices back fees collected by them were passed by the house. The day was largely devoted to a discussion of various private claim measures. The house adjourned until Monday. The senate was not in session.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Ask for Investigation of U. S. Steel Go
 Operations.

Washington, Jan. 21-The petition of the American Federation of Labor asking for an investigation of the op- erations of the United States Steel corporation has been referred to Presi- dent Taft to the department of justice. The charges in the petition were gen. eral in character. Pending further ac- ton, Attorney General Wickersham has addressed a letter to President Com pers asking for positive information on which the allegations are based.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Still Finding Nests of Gypsy Moth.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 2l.-Al- though Interrupted by the snow. rep resentatlves of the Connecticut Agri- cultural Experiment. Station here have continued to find nests of the gypsy moth in the regions south of Walling- ford. Following the present thaw. a systematic campaign will be waged against the nests and the area of search below Walfingford extended
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

Berlin, Jan 21.-American shoe man. ufacturerS are reaking extraordinary shipments 1n orders from their Ger man agents. placed in anticipation of the enforcement of Germany's general tariff against American importations on and after February '. A repre- sentative of one of the larger conn., panies selling American shoes says that the tariff increase will average 50 cents on every pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Talked of as Successor to Herbert
 Parsons.

New York. Jan. 21.-Lloyd c. Gris- com. formerly ambassador to Italy, is being talked of in political circles a successor to Herbert Parsons. who resigned yesterday as president ef Che republican county comInltlee.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Fifteen Men Met
 Death in Tunnel
A BLEEDING MASS OF HEADS
 LIMBS AND ToRsos.
PREMATURE EXPLOSION
Of Nitro GIycerine in Tunnel Which is to New York City.

Ffshkiu Landing, New York, Jan. 21. Fifteen men. three of them Ameri- cans, were killed today by a prema- ture explosion of nitro -glycerine in a tunnel which is to form part of the great aqueduct which will carry waa- ter from the Ashokan dam in the Cats kills to New York city Five were terribly mutilated, but were so near
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Arthur Zimmerman Has Seven Wives
 Livino,

New York, Jan. 21.-Arthur zim- merman, who is said by his latest wife to have six others living, was brought to the Raymond street iail in Brook lyn today from Hamilton, Ont, where he had long fought extradition. Two women will appear against him here. They are Mrs. Amelia Grohman, who says ZimHaerInan marrL1 her on De- cember IS, 1904, and Mrs. Louisa Hahn, whom he married oss April 25, 1909 Zimmerman represented himself as heir to the title and estates of Baron von Lichtenstein. an uncle in Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
NEW HAT FACTORY BURNED.
15o Employees of Silver Brothers at
 Danbury Idle.

Danbury, Conn.,, Jan. 21.-On1y con- crete pillars and walls are standing to mark the site of Silver Brothers hat factory, which was burned today. The loss is $75,000. with partial insurance Nearly 15O employees are made idle. The factory was a new one and in cluded both frame and concrete build- ings.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Death of Col. John L. Gardiner.

New York, Jan.a 21.-Col. John l.. Gardiner. lawyer. soldier and a direct descendant of Lord Lion Gardiner, died today at his home on Gardiner's s Island, which has been in uninterrupt- ed possession of the family since 1889. He was 69 years old:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
BLACK HAND CONSPIRACY.
 MORE TESTIMONY BY VICTIMS
Payment of Money in Compliance With
 Threatening Letters.

Toledo, ohio, Jan. 2t.-Tha trial of the fourteen members of the hlleged Black Hand conspiracy today waa marked by the testimony of victims who told of their payment Of money im compliance with threatening letterss and the account of one in detail in tho postal inspectors scheme of detection.
 D. C. Mahon, postmaster at Dennla son. testified that, acting under tho in~ structions of Postal Inspector Oid- field, he marked 25 stamps with a req ink dot on the letter 70" in the word two, and gave them to the stamp clorla with instructions to sell them to no one but Augustni Marfiai and the two Vicarios. The witness identified ona of these stamps on a letter received by Mateo Rini of Cleveland. One court of the indictment against the fourtoem defendants is based on this letter. Om cross examination Mnhon eaid that tho Vicarios cdnducted Marfiars business for some months in 1909, during Mar fsi's absence in Italy
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
S0uthbridge
 Bank Closed
EXAMINERS DISCOVER APPARENT
 DISCREPANCY.
TREASURER HALL MISSING
Deposits of s2,aes,7se Tied Up Until Further Notice-Mr. Hall Last Seen Boarding Springfield Car.

Southbridge, Mass. Jan. 21-De- posits of s2,36S.7s9 were tied up today when the Southbridge Savings bank was closed by order of Judge Loring of the supreme court, who issled an injunction following the discovery by bank examiners of an apparent dis crepancy between the deposit ledger and the statement of deposits as sub-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
SirlOin Steak Quoted at Same Price and Other
 Cuts in Proportion
RAPID GROWTH OF THE MEAT FAST
Movement Q Combat High Prices Begins to Assume a National Character Clubs Forming Everywhere, whose Members Pledge to Obstain from Eating Meat -One in Kansas City Has 8O 900 Members.

modities make the high prices They are but taking advantage of natural conditions, and reaping the profit that could be disseminated among the con- sumers if they could bring themselves to act as a unit. Prosperity has wrought great changes in the manner of living in America, and shrewd busi- ness men have taken advantage of these changes. Their combinations to handle products in large quantities has not resulted in evil entirely to the peo- pie although some classes have Npeen less benefited than others"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Senator AIdrich in -FIorida.

Miami, Fla, Jan. 21.-Senator Nel- son w. Aldrich. accompanied by his wife and two daughters. arrived to- day. The senator is suffering from bronchitis. but he made preparations to go fishing soon after his arrival. He declined to discuss positics.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Reelected President for Third Term

Boston. Jan. Civilian J. Bowen of New York was reelected for a third term as president of the Briclclayers and Masons International union of the United States and Canada at today's session of the convention of the orgap- isation. held in Ford hall
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
IN NEW YORK CITY.
Retail Dealers Say Sales Have Fallen
 Off Fifty Per Cent.

New York, Jan. 21-Wholesale meat dealers were inclined to ridicule the movement. Representatives of Swift & Co.,, Morris & Co, and the Cudahy company declined to be quoted. but took the attitude of laughing the whole matter off. Retail dealers, on the con trary, said that, so far as they are concerned the boycott seemed already on. Their sales have fallen off fifty per cent. in the past fortnight. ~,s
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

paragus were excessive.
 harbor bill is to be reported to enable army engineers to carry on important projects.
 imposing Honors Were Accorded at the funeral services over the body of the late Senator Nabuco. the Brazilian ambassador.
 married in New York to Miss Grace Bigelow Tracey, granddaughter of Judge Bigelow.
 nounced that he had resigned as chair man of the republican county commit tee of New York.
 The Switchmen of the Various rail- roads entering Chicago and the com panies have agreed to arbitration un- der the Erdman act.
 lution of the merger of the Union Pa cific and Southern Pacific railroads will not be dropped.
 Colonel Robert Rae, who was asso- ciated with Abraham Lincoln in sev- ers,l lawsuits, died on Wednesday, aged so years, in Chicago.
 ihe HePresentatWe or an Hmertcan company is in Jamaica trying to effect the purchase of 2,500,000 banana trees for planting in Mexico.
 Sensational Charges Against the state hospital for the insane of South Caro- lima were made in a report of an in- yestigatfng commission.
 George Westinghouse, president of the Westinghouse Electric and Manu- factufng company, was granted six months leave of absence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Crossing Atlantic With Broken Rudder

New York, Jan. 21.@The Wilson line steamer Martello, from Hull for New
 York, is making the best of her way with a broken rudder. She was sight ed Jan. 13 in itatude 49.57, 1ontitude 2-2S, by the Hamburg American liner President Lincoln, which arrived here today and declined assistance.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
Cabled Paragraphs

It is reported here that war mate rials furnished to General Toledo by former President Zelaya of Nicarag- where preparations, according to the report, are under way for a. revolu- tionaPy movement against Guatema- la
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
az55 RaIes of Cotton cinned.

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 21.-The report of the National Ginners'+ association, issued today. says that complete re- turns indicate there have been ginned up to January 16. 1910. 9.155.00o bales a< Gottn2s
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

George Westinghouse, president of the Westinghouse Electric and Manu- factuing company, was granted six months leave of absence.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

Suits Brought by the Public School Teachers association of Rheims, France, against the bishops who warn in the public schools jeopardized the religious belief of their children came to trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

The Switchmen of the Various rail- roads entering Chicago and the com panies have agreed to arbitration un- der the Erdman act.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
ANNUAL REPORT CONNECTICUT
 BANK coMMtssloNERs. Total Deposits Is the Largest ln the
 State's History

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2f.-Tbe banH commissioners annual report far t9O8s issued today, shows for the first tima the market values of securities listed at a uniform quotation. The numbed of depOsitors i'm the 87 savings banka at the close of business in Oct0bea shows an increase over 1908 of 17OF8s with the total number of deposltore 563247 The total amount of depoHita was s263,332, ,5G1.92, an increase of SIT. a 233, 795l4, The total deposits 10 the largest in the history of the state. On6 bank paid i-2 per cent, eighty- q per cent, four t-2, and one no in- terest. The amount Of dividends wam $9, ,s28, ,b60.14
 The only change noted i'm dhe capital stock of the trust com panles is an ins crease of Sb0,000 by the GreeuWich Trust company and the opening or thd Robbins, Burrall Trust company oh IAkeville with a capital of 880 O0O rho amount of deposits in the trust come panies was $4,154,619.gG of which amount all but S226.686.08 is invested in saving banks securities and set aside for depositors. The total mum Der of depositors was 1604B
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
President Taft Suffering from . csld.

Washington, Jan. 2l.- President Tart is suffering fRom rather stubborn cold which he contracted a week oH more ago
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22
To Investigate Alleged Milk Trust.

New York, Jan. 21.-District Attor- ney Whitman announced tonight that next Tuesday the grand jury in the criminal branch of the supreme court will begin investigation into the affairs of thA alleged milk trust.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22

Sensational Charges Against the state hospital for the insane of South Caro- lima were made in a report of an in- Yestigatfng commission.