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Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
Jumped from
 Brooklyn Bridge
WENT SPINNING OVER AND OVER
 FOR 11o FEET.
WINS A WAGER OF $500. :
Wm.> >cruikshank Escaped Almost Un-
 hurt, but Was Placed Under Arrest
 at Brooklyn Hospital.

New York, August 15.-As a result of wager made with a companion with whom he had visited several Coney Island resorts yesterday Will iara Cruikshank, a decorator of White Plains. to-day jumped from the tower and escaped unhurt. swimmins; almost to the foot of Dock street where boatmen from a schooner las sooed him and dragged him aboard. Cruikshank was placed under arrest at the Brooklyn hospital, where he was found to be suffering from shock solely ~,
 Narrowly Missed End of Pier.
 With a companion Melville Snow Cruikshank started across the bridgs from Manhattan on a trolley car. As they passed the Brooklyn pier both men jumped from the car. ing, throwing off his clothes as he ran. He paused but an instant, then plunged toward the river. 110 feet below. He went spinning over and over, narrowly missing the end of the pier, and struck the water squarely on his chest.
 Rescued by Tug.
 When he reappeared he struck out for the Brooklyn shore, refusing aid from two tugs, but was finally roped.
 At the Brooklyn hospital it was found that his back was strained. and he had sustained possible inter nal injuries, but his hurts were said to be not serious.
 Cruikshank was arrested and Snow also was held when he appeared carrying the divers clothes and spoke of a $500 bet which had induced Cruikshank to make the leap
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
BELIEVED FOUR BOYS
 ENTERED LISBON STATION.
About g in Pennies and Some Tickets Taken. and coppers Were Found on Lads-Had Escaped from Rhode is- Ian Reform atory.

Acting in a peculiar manner and not telling good stories. four young men giving the names of John Lambert, Charles Murphy. Charles Smith and Frederick Brown. aged from 16 to 19, were taken to police station after mid night Sunday night by Policemen Dris- coll and Devito. They were placed in the lodgers' quarters. Monday morn ing they could not give a satisfa ctory account of themselves to Chief Mur- phy, and they were placed in the lock- up. Upon being searched. each one was found to have number of pen nies on him. the number being larger than one would naturallIy carry. and there was money of no other denomin- ation on their persons Tn all the pen nies amounted to about s2. It indicat- ed that they had been rifing slot ma chimes. but no local breaks had been reported.
 They claimed that they had been working in the Baltic mill in the spin ming room, and that for month they had been living in a tent in the woods near there. At the mill 1t was stated they had never worked there. and that there was no such oVerseer there is they had named.
 They gave their home addresses as Providence and Olneyville and, call ing on the Providence police. Chief Murphy learned that it was probable that theNAwere the four boys who had recently escaped from the state re- formatory and later he was informed tha they are the four. and it is proba- ble an official will be here today to see them.
 During the afternoon the chief learn ed that the railroad station at Lisbon had been entered late Sunday after noon and that the sum of g in pen nies and some tickets had been taken, The station agent there left the station at o'clock. and it was after that that the break was made. His wife saw four boys in that vicinity. and will come here today to identify them. say ing that she thought she could If sine should see them together. The boys all told different stories when asked where they got the pennies. Their de- tention by the chief was good move.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
Doctor Crippen
 And Miss Leneve
COMPLETE FIFTEEN DAYS UN-
 DER ARREST IN CANADA.
EXPECTED TO SAIL THURSDAY
For England to Stand Trial on Charge
 of Murder-London Inquiry Adjourn ed Until September 18th.

Quebec, August 15.-Dr. Crippen and Miss Leneve may now be taken back to England and the trial on q charge of murder awaiting them there comes from the federal authorities.
 May Sail Thursday.
 Tonight they completed the fif- quired by the fugitive offenders act. Inspector Dew. said he did not know on what boat he would, sail because his plans depended upon the arrival of the order from Ottawa. He is ex pected however, to lose no time in the other side. Two steamships will sail from here Thursday.
 Crippen Writes to His Attorney.
 Except for the automatic expfra- ton of the hfteen-day limit the case to-day was without legal features. Miss Leneve spent the afternoon an- swering the letter from her sister brought from London by Sergeant Mitchell and the Holloway jail ward pen, it was learned to-day has been permitted to mail to his London at torney a long letter relating to his case.
 London Investigation Adjourned.
 London. August 15.-The .investiga- tion of the Crippen murder mystery was continued this afternoon in the little Coroner's court at Isiington- Little came out beyond the facts aI- ready known. After the formal pro- ceedings the inquiry wSs adjourned until September 12.
 Superintendent Frost of Scotland Yard informed the court that he ex- pected Dr. Crippen and Miss Leneve to arrive in England in about three weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
No ontoWard
 Symptom Shown
FAMILY ALL LOOK FOR SPEEDY
 RECOVERY.
MAYOR GAYNoR's PROGRESS
Son Rufus Expects His Father to Leave the Hospital Within Ten Days-WiII Go to the Adirondaeks.

New York. Aug. 15.-Mayor Gaynor's progress toward recovery from the bull let. wound inflicted by James J. Gal iagher was not interrupted by any un- toward symptom today. All official bulletins were of the same tenor as those heretofore issued. Surgeons in attendance predict that he will be able to leave the hospital for the Adiron- dacks in two weeks time and be back at his desk in the city hall, if he so desires. within month.
 Condition Very Encouraging.
 Rufus Gaynor. hls son. is even more optimistic. We all expect my father to be able to leave St. Mary's hospita! in ten days" he said, and it would not be surprising if the physicians were to release him within a week. His cond- ton today is very encouraging and we all look for rapid recovery
 Father and son discussed briefly to- day the incidents of the shooting, but the mayor carefully refrained from asking the name of his assnilant or his motive. He explained the circum- stances of the tragedy as he has re- membered them and remarked that at no time did he lose consciousness. Ar ter the conversation he sent Rufus to New York to purchase toys for two or three orphans who are invalid ward mates in St. Mary's hospital with tho wounded mayor
 Was Gallagher the Tool of Others? Detectives are carefully inv sstigatinR the TulDof that IaildBnef was the tool of others who sought to take the may or's life but so far not n shred of evil dence to support this has been found. Gallagher reiterated that he acted en- tirely alone because he thought he was the object of persecution by city offi- cials.
 It waf learned that the mayor was inoculaSed with tetanus antitoxin ae a safeguard. No sign of blood poisoning in any form has developed and no am nouncement has been made when, if at all, an operation for the removal of the bullet would be performed.
 1o.3o p. M. Bulletin.
 New York. Aug. 15.-The following bulletin on Mayor Gaynor's condition was timed 9-30 o'clock, but was not ia- sued till after 10.30:
 There has been no changq in the mayors condition today. He Bs taking nourishment we'll. has been comfortable and has rested from time to time.
 "ARTITZ
 BREWER,
 STEWART
 "DOWD, PARRISH"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
DAVID WELLS PLACE
 BOUGHT BY L. O. SMITH.
Purchased of Mrs. C. E. Ravens and Will Be Occupied as a Residences by Now Owner.

The property at 137 Washington street, where for many years the lata David A. Wells made his home, and which, though it hae been owned by Mrs. Carrie E. Ravens for several years, is still better known as the Wells estate, passed from her hands on Monday to Leonard O. Smith of Philadelphia. vice president of the Brainesd & Armstrong Silk company. MT. Smith plans extensive improve m ents before occupying the house with his family, so that assurance is given that the reputation of the estate as a show place is to be kept up. The papers were transferred on Monday. the deal. having been arranged by MT. Smiths cousin, Frank H. Smith, of this city.
 Mir. Smith passed a portion Of his early life in this city and attended the Norwich Free Academy going from there to the Civil war g member of the Twenty sixth Connecticut voIun- teers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
RAILROAD DETECTIVES
 IN FIGHT WITH MOB.
Innocent Bystanders Shot-Two De-
 tectives Placed Under Arrest.

Buffalo, N. Y.. Aug. 15-Five per- sons were shot, one fatally. in pistol fight between railroad detectives and a mob toNght- The railroad detec- tives, Louis Filas and Charles Stewart. were trying. to get the names of boys who, it is alleged, were stealing coal They stopped a Polish lad and began to question him and they were sur rounded by a mob of about 100. The detectives declare that a man in the crowd fired the first shot In the ex- change of bullets that followed Jo- seph Donna gala, proprietor of a moving picture show, an innocent bystander, was fatally. wounded. Four young Polish girls in the crowd were hit by bullets. but none is seriously wounded Filas and Stewart were arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
PRESIDENT TAFT HAD
 BUT TWO ENGAGEMENT
Of Day in Politics at Beveriy-How to
 Wip in Ohio.

Beverly, Mass. Aug. 15.-This was the one off day in what promises to be big week politically in Beverly President Taft had but two engage ments, and Secretary Norton was out of town. Tomorrow Senator Crane who has been on an automobile tour through New Hampshire and Vermont will be here.
 The president told Leonard Osorios, a former governor of one of the Philip pine provinces, that he might visit the Philippines during his term of office. Mir. Osorios asked the president when he thought Independence would be granted to the FHipinos. Mir. Taft, 1t is said, made answer in the same way he spoke while in the islands. He said independence would not come with the present generation, nor with the next. but that the third generation might enjoy it. MT. Taft told his visitor that no one could be more interested in Tthe FfIipinos than he and said he zlRped to visit them again before re- ffFing to private life.
 UHdge D. D. Woodmansee of Cincfn- nafb an old friend of the Taft family, Wss the presidents second caller. Judge Woodmansee said he felt sure the republicans were going to win in Ohio, but that 1t would take a thor ough campaign of education to bring success.
 Education as what?" was asked.
 The tariff" came the quick reply Judge Woodmansee declared that every. man and woman affected by the high cost of living is blaming the tariff and that it will take a lot of work 10 try to dispel this Idea from their minds.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
NARRAGANsETT PIER
 GAMBLING CASE DELAYED.
Court Postpones Sumnoonins of Wit nesses After Counsel for Society Folk File Demurrer

Narragansett Pier R. l., August 15.-The fears of more than a score of men and women who were caught in the raid on the Narragansett cIup week ago, that they would have to appear in court next Monday as witnesses were dispelled to-day when Judge Nathan B Lewis advised Con stable John G.. Cross, the young lead CT of the raiders, not to summon the witnesses for that date.
 The crusade against gambling was brought before the courts to-day for the second time when William E. Ar mold, who is charged with maintain ing a gambling nuisance retracte1 his plea of not guilty and filed a de- murrer to the complaint.
 Judge Lewis said that arguments on the demurrer would be held next Monday. At that time if the de- murrer is upheld by the court the warrant against Arnold will be quashed and we'll known society peo- pie that have been living in fear of having their names made public will have no cause to appear in court
 If the demurrer is thrown out an assignment will be made for trial of the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
FUN E RAILS.
Samuel Clarke Woodward.

Monday afternoon abs.3o o'clock the funeral of Samuel Clarke Woodward was held from the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles N Haskell. No.s 22 Lincoln avenue. Rev. Peter C. Wright, pastor of the Central Baptist church. conducted the services and spoke in an impressive manner on the fife of the deceased and the influence which he spread atroad for the betterment of mankind There were two solos by Miss Carrie Lyman, We May Not Climb the Heavenly Step. by Whittier, and For All the Saints Who from Their Labors Rest. There were many beauti- ful floral remembranees.~
 The honorary bearers were Col. Charles W. Gale, Judge Lucius Brown. Shepard B. Palmer. John C. Perkins. James L.. Case and John P. Huntington. Burial was in Yantic cemetery. where Rev. F. C. Wright read the committal service The deceased was buried be- side hLs wife who died in Washington D. C. Dec. 25. 1885. The arrangements 5 were in charge Pf Henry Allen & Son.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
MURDERER FOUND HIDING
 IN A LODGING HOUSE.
Otto Schulz Confessed the Killing of
 His Sister-in Law.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug 15.-Otto sister -in-laW. Mrs Frieda Scnnlz Cas- tine, whose body was unearthad by her pet dog at her ranch near I.aflca st CT was arrested tonight. He was hiding in a lodging house.
 According to tie police SciiSffz frea- ly confessed the crime of which he was charged in the verdict by the cor oners jury. He and Mrs. Castine quar- reled, he said. and he killed her with shovel and an axe
 Schulz said he came to America 9 few months ago on the invitation of his sister-in law toA take charge of her ranch Their relations became un- pleasant a short time after his arrival.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
IT IS ASSUMED THAT
 SOLDIERS WILL SHOOT TO KILL.
RecaII> of Militia Marked by Cessa .
 ton of Disturbances.

Columbus, O., August 15.-The re- call of state militia to Columbus for riot duty was marked tonight by A cessation of the disturbances which have been~ occurring at intervals dur ing the last three weeks because of the street car mems strike. Troop B and Battery c of Columbus were in their camps early this evening and the first regiment of Cincinnati was scheduled to arrive during the night
 Tracks and TrestIes PatroIled.
 To protect the soldiers from possi- bIe malicious wrecks while en route to the city the Baltimore & Ohio railway had two pilot engines sent tracks near trestles at Manchester and Morgan stations. Details of sol diers were aboard the locomotives Arrangements were made by the mil itary authorities to inspect ak box . cars in the local yards just before. the soldiers detrained- These lpre cautions were prompted by the wrecl7ss ing of the Fourth regiment train coming from Marietta for strike JdtftE three weeks ago. 4x51
 Military in Supreme Command.
 Tonight it was predicted that as conflict would ensue between military and the civil authorities for the req son that Mayor Marshall has not been placed in full charge of the situation. militia as well as police.
 As soon as it was announced to-day that the governor had gone over the mayors head and recalled troops for strike duty. it was stated that the military would be in supreme com mand
 Gov. Harmon when pressed to ex- plain how the situation would be han dled, said that the problem was mp to- the miiiEa commanders. Gen. John C. Speaks, who is in charge of the troops tonight, said that soldiers would be held in quarters until it was discovered that the police were unable to cope with a particular sit uation, then the soldiers who go to the scene Of trouble
 From statements made to-day it is assumed that if called out the sol diers will shoot to kill.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
ARcAMuM CLUB OUTING.
Elaborate Clambake Arranged for Riverview, and Trains Will Stop l There,

The entertainment committee of the Arcanum club has received thus far 134 favorable responses to the notices sent out regarding their annual outing, which is to be held Aug. 26 at Charles Browns place, at Riverview- That it will be a grand affair is assured. but there are from 35 to 40 who have not replied as yet to the committee who they would like to hear from, one way or the other The committee has se- cured the consent of the railroad com pany to stop three trains at Riverview that day to accommodate the club members, go that it has been arranged to have the elaborate bake rain or shine. Frank Wright will be the chef and the clambake will be served at 5 o'clock. During the afternoon there will be sack races. potato races and sports in general with bathing and 
 ing or on the grounds. an orchestra will furnish music.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
For Duty in the Columbus, Ohio, Street
 Car Strike---Inquiry Started.
TROOPS AGAIN ORDERED OUT.
Efforts By the Mayor and Sheriff to Recruit Additional Special Officers Meet With Failure Contractors of the City Call Upon Gov Harmon to Suspend Mayor Marshall-Poce Ride on Night Cars.

Columbus, O., Aug. 15.-Preparations are being made to rush 1000 soldiers into the city tonight, in consequence Of an order of Gov Horrnon, issued The action was taken because of the increased rioting in the mems strike on the street railway here.
 Governor Harmon Acts.
 Governor Harmon.s acting on the ad- . vice of Adjutant General Weybrecht, called out today the First regiment of Cincinnati Troop B, mounted, and Battery C of Columbus. Other troops will be ordered out later. as soon as the military authorities have decided which ones to call.
 Police Ride-sn Night Runs.
 Columbus, O., Aug. 15.-Mayor Mar shall called on the Columbus Railway and Light com pany to keep it's cars in the barns until peace is restored He said a few days of quiet probably would end the present excitement and permit the reorganization and strengthening of the forces of the po- lice and sheriff.
 Despite the request cars were op- erated during the early hours tonight. The police rode on the cars as they have been doing for four nights.
 The Builders and Traders exchange, comprising the principal contractors of the city. at a meeting today adopt ed resolutions calling on the governor to suspend the mayor
 Unable to Recruit Special Officers.
 Efforts by the mayor and the sher- fir to recruit additional special officers continue to meet with failure. Sheriff Sartain is not taking vigorous steps to procure recruits. The Columbus clearing house today put up s10,000 to guarantee the pay of special deputies employed
 The strike breakers are now under direction Of the head of a Cleveland detective agency, as a. result of the flight of John F. Brady the former leader, who is sought by the police for the alleged shooting of two women and g. little girl.
 Troops Start from Cincinnati
 Cincinnati, Aug. 15.-Acting under orders by Governor Harmon, 300 mem hers of the First Ohio regim ent of this city left tonight in 3. special train for Columbus to enforce order during the traction strike there. Each member is provided with twenty rounds of ann munition-
 Lebanon MiIitiamen Missing.
 Lebanon. O., Aug 15.-OnIy 25 of the 65 members of Company H. First regiment O. N G.. reported today for strike duty at Columbus. Search for
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
TROLLEY COLLISION,
 NINE PERSONS INJURED.
Cars Game Together on Narrow Ledge
 on Niagara Gorge Route.

Niagara, N. Y, Aug. 15-In head on collision between two trolley cars in Gorge route this evening nine per sons were injured one seriously The collision occurred at Swift Drift, at the point in the gorge where the river breaks into the swift rapids above the whirlhool The ledge upon which the tracks rest is narrow. and oN the river side there is sheer drop of twenty feet into the churning waters.
 Both cars were shattered by the force of the collision, but neither left the rails.
 Charles F. Vaughn of Niagara Falls, conductor, is in a critical condition.
 The accident was due to the failure of brakes to work on the down river car. Parts of the wrecl1age fell into the water and were carried down to the whirlpool
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
U. SHIP SAFE ROBBERY
 REMAIN A MYSTERY.
All Those Arrested on Suspicion
 Have Been Released.

/ orfolk. Va, August 15.-All of til se arrested on the L. g. Fra nii- lD concerning the safe robbery in tho nay office of that ship about 40 days ago have been released
 The watchman who was supposed to have been on duty on the night the same wpas robbed. was found guilty by court martial of leaying his post sentenced to one years Imprisonment and given a dishonora ble discharge.
 The navy department suspended the sentence, placed the man OH proba ton for one year and restored him to duty. The robbery remains 2 nlys- tery and the several thousand dollars as-e still missing
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
CAUCUS REGISTRATION.
Only Thirty-one Names Placed on the
 Lists by Registrars This Month.

istrarS of voters and the assistants were receiving the declarations of new voters, or changes of old voters as to their party preference. they were not overtaxed, as there were but 31 who were placed on the lists of both par ties, Tn the town there were but Is democrats and Is republicans added to the caucus lists. In, the Second dis trict there were none by either party while in the Third district there were no republicans added. Registrars Ty- Ter D. Guy and Cornelius J. Downes had but little trouble in completing their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
SONS OF VETERANS
 INCREASING MEMBERSHIP.
Big Class Initiation on September 12- Thirty-nine New Applications.

At the meeting of Sedgwick camp. No. 4 Sons of Veterans. at Bucking- ham Memorial on Monday evening there were thirty nine applications re- ceived. This is a good start for the 105 for which the camp is working hard and has Special Aide Charles R. Hale of Hartford here for that pur- pose. and through his work the third has been secured already.
 It is planned to have the class ini- tiation on September 12 when all the state officers will be here to do the degree work. Invitations to attend the affair will be sent to camps at North GrosVenordale, Putnam, Danielson, Jewett City, Willin1antic, New London and Mystic The special committee of arrangements named includes Arthur l.. Peale, George Keppler. Charles o. Murphy, John Donovan and w. E. Bal com
 The idea in securing I05 new mem bers is to bring the membership up to 150 in the camp There will be ban Quet at the initiation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
ILLINOIS CENTRAL GRAFT.
Promise of Further Developments in
 Construction Contracts.

Chicago. August 15.-The new graft Investigation of the Illinois Central railroad in connection with the let ting of grading and construction con tracts may develop revelations to rival the cad repairing operations, ac- cortiing to Chicago men in close touch with the latest inquiry. Local off ciaIs of the railroad were inclined tl tfscouHt the reports that as much as s1 .O0p,D00 had been stolen from the road in construction work on the southern liaes- They. however, said that the inquiry had not gone for enough to determine the amount
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
III at Fishers Island.

Miss Harriet Pierce of Broadway is seriously i'll at Fishers Island. where she is at her summer home. Her con- dition was considered alarming pn Saturday.
 George S. Palmer of New London. formerly of this city, was stricken with q sudden illness on Sunday, but was much better Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-16
PROMINENT WORCESTER MAN
 STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.
Lueien B. Stone Probably Fatally In-
 jured-Is 80 Years Old.

Worcester. Mass, Aug. i5.-Stepptng from an electric car directly in front of the automobile of Edwin J. Seagan of Quincy. Lucien B. Stone so years of age. q former member of the state legislature was struck down and prob ably fatally injured in front of his home in Main street tonight. He was taken to the Worcester hospital, where his death was declared to be a matter of few hours.
 Seagan. who with his wife was on his way to Saratoga Springs, was ar rested, but was later released on bail.
 Stone is one of the most prominent men in Worcester.