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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

corning her: There is no state in the UnIon,and know not any in the world, Tn whose early history, if were a citi- gen. could find more of which to be proud and less of which should wish to blot out.p Now we should not only be proud that we are citizens of such g state, but that we are citizens sof this glorious country, and good citi- zens, too. We are not satisfied to merely wave the flag and cheer and shout hurrah-but there is in us that lied by the lives and doctrines of Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt. ana through the same paths we are now 6elng guided by President Taft We of Connecticut subscribe to the old faith -God, Country and Home.
 We are here together tonight to do honor to the memory of one who in his youth, amid the hardships and suffer forgotten lesson of his duty to his country, learned that no sacrifice is too great when made in her service, and this was the keynote to what followed.
 William Mckinley, 25th president of the United States was born in Niles, Ohio, on January 29, 1s43. In June, 1861. he answered the first cali for troops, enliSting in the 23d Ohio. fFor bravery on the field he was promoted successive to sergeant, second and first lieutenant, captain, and at the close Of the war he was given a brevet as major. He was admitted to the bar in
 
 terms in congress, and in 1891 was elected governor of Ohio, and in 1893 re- elected. As the leading exponent of protection he was more and more wide ly known, until in 1896 he became his party's candidate for president, and en- tered upon the memorable campaign which resulted in his election. The years of President McKiniey's first ad- were history-making years, and the problems he had to face were gTaver than those confronting any other president since Lincoln
 We shall never know the whole story of that tremendous struggle which must have tak ken place within, when tongues. called for war, when Cuba fibre" was the watchWord, and Remember the Mainer was a bitter reminder, when hotheads were crying out against delay, for as long as it was possible he stood out against the storm. He had no desire to plunge his country into war, the end of which no man could tell. But while he strove to stem the tide, the greatest activity prevailed throughout the workshops of the army and navy. When war became inevitable he met the issue with reso- lute courage and set about to complete
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
GOVERNOR F. B. WEEKS
DweIIs Upon the Vital Forces of Me- kinIey's Character and His Worth to the Nation.

Governor Weeks, said President Lip pitt, needs no introduction, as the mayor has said he loves his state His principle has been to uphold it's digni- ty at home and abroad.
 He was likewise given rousing re- ception, the gathering rising and sing ing Hail to the Chief
 He referred to the delightful visit he had had in Norwich and his hos pitables entertainment. He deemed it a pleasure to visit the Norwich state hos pitaI and the large Norwich manufac- turing plants which he visited on Fri day. Both he characterized as mag nidcent institutions and a great credit to the state and city He further said:
 Governor Weeks.
 Governor Weeks spoke as follows:
 Last fall it was my privilege and pleasure as a guest of the Business Mems association of St Louis to take that memorable trip from St. Louis to New Orleans, 1,200 miles down the Mississippi, in company with Presi- dent Taft, 2S governors, quite a mum Der of senators and members of con gress and some 200 members of the St. Louis and New Orleans Business Mems association( and yeu can imagine that
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
aris Presents Wierd Spectacle
SITUATION IN PLACE DE L'oPERA
 IS GRAVE.
AGOsIzING CRY GOES UP
"WilI the End Never cDmsr' the Pso- pie Are AsISins-Ths Seine River This Morning Is Stationary.

Paris, Jan. 2s.-An agOnizing cry goes up from the people of PaEas to- night win the end never come ?" they are asking.
 After a slow but steady rise of the waters throughout the day the flttV1aI department at midnight could only is- sue statement in answer saving thnt it was probable the crest of the turbu- ient 1000 would be reached tomorrow.
 Tickets Patrol the City.
 story of the details of the great. est flood that has swept Paris in years would be simply a repetition of what has gone before. Tonight the city presents q weird spectacle. the soldiers, sailors. hremen and police hastily constructing temporary walls by the light of campfires and torches Tn an endeavor to keen out the inVad- ing waters, while pickets patrol thoAa sections of the city which are plunged In darkness by the bursting of the gas mains and the stoppage of the electric lighting plants
 Unsafe Territory ROpsd oH.
 The situation in the Place de POpera tonight is grave. The entire territory has been roped off as being unsafe. It is stated also that the new Equitable of collapse.
 President Fallieres and Premier BrI- and drove in automobiles today to the flooded suburbs where distress is greatest, speaking words of comfort to the homeless and encouraging the soldiers and others engaged in smivaRa and rescue work. On their return they said that everything hunanly possl- ble was being done to aid the stricken and prevent further raVages by the flood.
 Suecorins Refugees.
 Charitable organizations are co-op- erating with the authorities i'm throw ing open their buildings and suceor- ing refugees. Several convents and a. number of public buildings have been equipped with military cots and bed- ding and transformed into hospitals. The Red Cross is performing splendid service dn distributing food and cloth ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
WELCOME BY MAYOR LIPPITT.
Large Gathering Made to Feel at Home After Executive's Words of Greeting.

At this point Mayor Costello Lippitt was presented for the welcoming ad- dress. This was the occasion of a. big ovation, and his candidacy for state treasurer was warmly received.
 He thanked them heartily for the big reception given him, and considered it great honor to welcome the repre- s<>n6tive citizens of the state. Norwich fs a small but mighty city, fiattering itself on it's hospitality and as worthy of receiving distinguished guests His tory. seems to show that we have a reputation in that line. He spoke of Uncas, the original owner of this sec tion, and later Brother Jonathan Trunfbull resided just outside the linn it's. and it was also the home of Gov ernor Buckingham and during his time many of the most distinguished guests were entertained here. His home is now the home of Sedgwick post, to be perpetuated.
 Senator-Festef- and -GoRgressmen StarSweather and Waite had their homes here, and our own dear Char lie Russell !, fApplause} was near by, while Congressrnall Higgins has his eationaI manufacturing and industrial plants. as well as hospitable homes, and as big hearts as any city can show who, is proud of his state, and also our ex-governor. whose record shows for itself. as well as the congressman from the martyred presidents state.
 He extended all the hospitality in his power to grant, and if you only stay with us long enough you will find what it means
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
TWENTY YEARS IN SING SING
 FOR BLACK HAND CHIEF
RaefaeIo Pisano of Brooklyn Sentenced
 by Judge Fawcett-

New York, Jan. 2S.@Raefaelo Pisa no. leader of a Black Hand group in Brooklyn, was sentenced today to Sing Sing for twenty years, by Judge Faw- cett of the Kings county court He was the first man to be convicted un- der the new law that provides that if a man shoots another while robbing him, he. Is guilty of manslaughter in the first degree.
 Part of the evidence against Pisano was collected by Joseph Petrosino, the lieutenant in charge of the Manhattan Italian dectective squad, who was as- Sassinated at Palermo.
 After the detectives murder his trunk was found to contain, among other things, a sketch of the criminal career and picture of Pisano. It was shown that the man had been sen teneed to sixteen years in prison for a murder in Italy- He escaped and came to this country. and has siacez served several prison sentences
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Tried to Escape From Naval Prison
WERE SERVING SHORT TERMS
 FOR MINOR oFFENsEs.
SHOT BY ARMED GUARDS
One Man Killed, Two Wounded at Portsmouth, N. H. Navy Yard in Dash for Liberty.

Portsmouth, N H., Jan. 2S.-While attempting to escape from the naval prison here in boat today, three men were shot by armed guards. who killed one fugitive and wounded the other two. The dead man is R. F. Spurling Of Indianapolis. The wounded men are Harry McGarvey and Albert J. Montgomery. homes unknown. Both will recover
 Scudded for the Gates
 The men were serving short terms for minor offenses at the navy yard prison At the end of the noon hour, when the prisoners in detachments of about dozen each. were marching back to their places of employment in the yard, the three men shot made their futile dash for liberty. Breaking from the ranks. they scudded for the gates. A momentary impulse on the part of the rest of the detachment 10 follow was frustrated by the &C., companying guards, who closed in on them, leaving the escaping trio to other guards
 Jail Break Signal Sounded.
 The sounding of the jail break sig nal of the fire alarm whistle brought every guard in the yard to his post. Nevertheless, the fleeing trio, by lodging around various buildings man aged to reach the banks of the Pis- cataqua river and jump into skin which they found there. Guards fol- lowed fast upon their heels and the fugitives had gotten few hundred feet out into the stream when the pur- suers. seeing their demands for sur render disregarded, opened fire.
 Bullet in His Heart.
 Spurling almost immediately fell in to the bottom of the boat with a bull Jet lodged over his heart A moment later McGarvey fell. shot in the breast, and d bullet went crashing through one of Montgomery's arms The boat drifted helplessly about the river with it's wounded crew for some time before guards could be put out and tow it back. The wounded men were rushed at once to the naval hospital for treat ment.
 Prisoners at the navy yard are fore ed to work at breaking stone, clean ing the yard and clearing woodland. The trio who tried to escape were in a squad which was returning to its work in the stone yard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

to be with you in your celebration of the memory Of William Mckinley. It was my good fortune to know President Mckinley well, and to come in touch with his gentle but firm nature. lie was born an optimist; always looked on the bright side of life; always as eribed the best motives to both friends and enemies, and had stronger infir- enee with both houses of congress and both parties in congress than any pres ident within the range of my knowl- edge. The beautiful picture of his de- votion to an invalid wife, which the public valued so highly, was consistent in every way with his other traits If character As the public knew him, so he was-a man of the soundest poliI- ical judgment, of great foresight, Of the highest patriotism.
 sincerely hope that your club W5l1 be as successful as you have been for tunate in giving it a name.
 Sincerely yours,
 VIM H. TAFT. It was received with prolonged ap- DlauSe.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Will Carry Case to Supreme Court.

Boston, Jan. 2S.-To the cases now before the supreme court of the Unit ed States for the purpose of determ- ming whether the corporation tax pros vision of the Payne tariff act is con Massa chusetts. In the United States district court here today Judge Colt sustained the demurrer of the Baltic mining company to the Jill in equity brought by Joseph k. Gay Of Jaffrey, N H.. a stockholder, to prevent the company from paying the federal corr poration tax The bill was dismissed and Mir. Gay will carry the case to the supreme court
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
FAMILY TRADE IN MEATS
 CONTINUES TO DWiNDLE.
Fridays Prices ia Retail Markets of
 New York City.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The small deal CTS in meat declare today that if the boycott continues concessions in whole sale prices must come.
 The family trade in meat throughout the city continues to dwindle and prices continue to fall in correspond ence; as beef goes down fish goes up. The following declines and apprecia- tions were recorded in the retail mar ketS here today:
 Porterhouse steak from A cents a pound to 20; sirloin steak, 22 cents to pork loins, IS cents to Is; pork chops, 20 cents to IS; leg of mutton, P cents to IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Point Judith BreaI<water Damaged at Least S2o,OOO

Newport, R. l., Jan. 28.-The rough sea of a week ago breaking over and against the breakwater at Point Judith harbor of refuge resulted in damage of at least $20,000 according to an esti- mate made by Lieut.. Col. James c. Sanford of the engineer corps after an examination today
 Stones weighing ten tons were lifted from the bottom of the breakwater to the top by the tremendous surf
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
TumuItuous Convention of United
 Mine Workers.

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 9s.-The con- yention of the United Mine Workers of North America adjourned today in a tumuH after a day spent in violent controversy over the adoption of the presidents report Temporary Chair man Thomas Donoway of Tennessee had ruled that an aye and no vote adopted the report The faction op- posed to. President Lewis demanded a roll call. but Lewis, taking the gavel, refused to permit consideration of a motion to that end until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
ENGLISH ELECTIONS.
Position of the Parties Last Night
 Struggle on Point of Closing.

7 London, Jan. 29.-The position of the parties tonight is as follows: Un- ionists 264; liberals 263; labor 40; na- tionalists 77.
 Now that the electoral struggle is on the point of closing, the curious effect is seen of both .contending parties claiming victory and both ibasing their claim with plausible arguments. broad ly speaking, on the question of free trade against protection. It cannot be said that the elections have decid- ed anything and it is difficult to judge whether the country as aswhole is tending one way or the other.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Countries Entitled to Receive Minimum
 Rates of Duty

Washington. Jan. 2S.-The tariff of ficers of the government today recom- mended to the president, through the secretary of state, that proclanations be issued by him declaring the follow ing named countries as not being un- against the United States and there fore entitled to receive minimum ra tes of duty imposed by the Payne Aldrich act: Denmark, The Netherlands, Nor way. Sweden, Belgium. Egypt and Per- sfa
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
TORNADO IN GEORGIA.
Heavy Damage to Property-Nunher
 of Negroes Injured.

Cordele, Ga., Jan. 2S.-A tornado passed over the west portion of Crisp county today. causing heavy property damage and injuring a number of per- sons mostly negroes.
 On the plantation of Col. or. Glow CT the storm cut swath half a mile wide, demolishing every tree and house in it's path. A woman was whirIed upon her bed, carried some distance and deposited on the ground again, un- hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
TWO TAILS TO THIS COMET.
One Branches Off Due South, the 9th
 CT Points Straight Up.

Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 2s.-Prof. A. E.. Douglas, observer at the university of Arizona. reports that comet "A191O" is double tailed. On Wednesday, night the second tail was noted branching off due south, while the other pointed straight upward Professor Douglas estimated the length of the double tail at 26 degrees. the longest since the comet of 1882
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
zELAYA's OFFICERS ACQUITTED.
Members Of Courtmartiaf in Groce-
 Cannon Case Acquitted.

Managua, Jan. 2S-The court at Me- saya today acquitted General Medina, Solomon Selva, prosecuting attorney. and other members of the courtnnartial of responsibility for the illegal con viction and execution of the Ameri- cans. Groce and Cannon.
 The acquittal followed the presen- tation by General Medina of the orig ina1 telegrams of instruction signed bv President Zelaya. The court, how ever, does not indict or accuse Zelaya.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Death of Baron Won Storm Graves Ende in Virainia.

Charlottesville, Va, Jan. 2S.-Bar- on Edward Won storm Graves Ende died today at crozet this county, from injuries sustained in a fall from his horse last Friday. When found un- conscious along the roadside Friday. he was removed to a sanitarium and for a week had been under tho con- stant care of several physicians. Count Edward Storm of Boston reach ed Crozet yesterday and was at his brothers side when he dfed. Ten years ago Storm came to Virginia from Holland and purchased a farm near Mediums river. He was unmar- riad.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
State Prison Sentence for Traffic ir
 Women

New York. Jan. 28.-Conviction re- sulting from the crusade against a traffic in women sent Joseph Picone, 19 years old, to state prison today for not less than four years or more than nine Picone was charged with in ducing Wanda Boshka, Is Years old to leave home and forcing her to surren- der her earnings.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
EFFECT OF AGITATION
 AGAINST HIGH PRIcEs OF MEAT
Views of the Wholesalers of Provisions
 in Connecticut.

New Haven, Jan. 2s.-Wholesalers of provisions in Connecticut are mak- ing the claim that the agitation against the high prices of meats is likely to send up prices owing to O. possible scarcity. The effect of the agitation they point out is to affect sales. Consequently the wholesalers do not want to have too much meat in their refrigerators and are cleaning up. The. packers are showing tend ency to curtaii shipments because Of trade advices of a lessened demand. This means that many employees of wholesale houses will be out of en- ployment Then in a short time when the demand for meat returns to nor mal the supply will be limited. This will run up the price until the packers see fft to filI up the market
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Death of Prof. George W. Yates,
 Widely Known Educator.

New Haven, Jan. 2S.--Prof. George w. Yates, a widely known educator, died today in his 92d year. During his active life he had a private school at Cleveland ohio, walked from that city to Bridgeport, Conn, to become a school principal in that cify. and afterwards was principal of Mount An thony seminary at Bennington. Vt. Tn 1882 be founded the Yates seminary at Saratoga Springs N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Coronsr's vsrdiet-Train Signals Not
 Observed.

St. Johnsville. N. r.. Jan. 2S.-Cor- oner Veeder today rendered a verdict in the case of Engineer Scanlon and Fireman Handville. who were killed in the wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited train here Tuesday morning. The coroner found that the signals cautions to stop trains were taken, but that the signals were not observed He decided that the deaths were due to some oversight. He has no cen- sure for any living person.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
InternationaI Harvester co. Dividend.

New York, Jan. 2s.@The recommen- dation of the directors of the Interna- tional Harvester company that there be an increase in the common stock of the company from s60, ,0O0, ,000 to S80,000,000 was ratified at a special meeting of the stockholders held in Hoboken today. The directors will meet in Chicago tomorrow and declare the first quarterly instalIment of the 4 per cent. annual. dividend
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Backbone of Webster Strike Broken

Webster. Mass, Jan. 2s.-The back bone of the strike at the North Vil- lage cotton mills of the S. Slater X Sons corporation was probably broken tonight when three hundred Weayers voted to return to work Monday morn- ing conditionally. The weavers stip- uiate that the mill management follow any action taken on February 1 by the F'al1 River mills with regard to wages under the new 56-hour law
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
CONGRESSMAN COLE OF OHIO
Told of MckinIey's Life and the Great Example He Set for the Rising Gen. eration-Protection and the Tariff.

President Lippitt presented Con- gressman Ralph D. Cole of Ohio with faudatory remarks, and he bore them out to the echo. He was received with a, generous applause the gathering ris- ing and singing For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Congressman Cole said that at the request of Major Tillson he had consented to address the McKin- ley club.
 He assured them that it was a gen. uine joy for a man who learned his
 Continued on page nvs.)
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Process Servers Hunting for James
 R. Keene

New York. Jan 2S.-James R. Keene. widely supposed to have managed the Hooking pool which took three broker age firms down with it in it's collapse, has been asked to appear before Irv- ing l.. Ernest, receiver for the de- funct firm of J. M. Efslke & Co Proc ess servers were searching for him tonight A rumor that he had booked passage for Europe tomorrow was de- nied at aio once.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Much h-Arrested Brooklyn Boy Again
 Discharged.

New York, Jan. 28.-George B. Duff fly, the much arrested Brooklyn youth whose original case led to the.remoyaI of former. Police Commissioner Bing- ham, was discharged again" today in police court. Duffy was arrested for the seventh time last Saturday. charg- ed with street fighting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Traction Company increases Wages.

Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 2S.-The Gen. trnl Pennsy1vania Traction company announced today an increase in wages for the men employed on all branches Of. its system in Harrisburg and in Dauphin county. The increase becomes effectiVe Feb. 1 and will amount to about one cent An hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

Honolulu, Jan. 28.-The United States cruisers Denver and Galveston, with other vessels of the Asiatic fleet, are expected at this port on Sunday en route for Mare Island and Bremerton for overhauling and repairing. They will be replaced on the Asiatic station by the New Orleans, Albany and the Yorktown
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
RIVER SEINE STATIONARY.
Situation Greatly Improved Early This
 Morning.

Paris. Jan. 29----It was ofIicially stat ed at one o'clock this morning that the river Seine here was stationary and that its tributaries continued to fall.
 The situation greatly improved De- tween one and two o'clock this morn ing. This is attrfbutz,bls Co the clear ing of the sky. The temperature dropped and the wind veered to the eastward.
 The improvement in the condition appears not to be merely temporary. and the officials are convinced that the end may be said to be in sight and today.
 Late last night q crowd attacked two stores in the Temple district, the owners of which were demanding high prices for coal
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Condensed 1elegrams

The National Board of Trade we record as opposed to the fedei spection of grain.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

An Advance in the Salaries of pub lie school teachers in Chicago was vot- ed by the board of education.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

Vernon Barr, Aged 16, and Lima Am- mer, aged 14, killed themselves at Des Moines- la. because their parents op- posed their marriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Nominated by President Taft.

Washington, Jan. 2s.--Premideut Taft today sent to the eena1a the norn fnation of E. W. Parker. tc De mM- sistant justice of the supreme cwurf of New Mexico
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Cotton Exchanqe Holidays.

New York, Jan 2s.-The cotton. es- change will be closed Monday Feb- ruary 21. and Washington's birthday, the e2d --r-- =
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

Plans for tine New Washington city poctoffce have been approved The structure is to cost about $3. ,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29

The British and Indian Consuls at Managua. Nicaragua, have protested against the holding up of incoming foreign mail.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-29
Cabled Paragraphs

Manila, Jan. 2S-The observatory last night observed comet few de- grees to the south of Venus apparent Iy approachin the earth. If is thought at the observatory to have been Win necke's comet,