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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
225,ooo POUNDS OF WOOD
 PURCHASED AS MEAT
New York Public Paid $2s,ooo for
 "Spreaders" in 1909.

New York. June 27.-W. H. Moves, a representative of Swift & Co., testi- fled at a hearing at the city nall today that in 1909 the New York public paid for 225,00O pounds of wood spread ers'' in it's meat at an estimated ex- penditure of S2s,000. He gave his fig ures not because he was proud of conditions, but to refute statistics pre- pared by the city bureau of weights and measures
 The bureaus estimate placed the amount of wood purchased in New York as meat last year at 5S7,O0O pounds.
 Retail and wholesale butchers alike gathered at the hearing today to give their side of the case.
 The city authorities have been try ing to remedy short weights for sev- eral weeks and first hand information is sought
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
MiDDY DOWN WITH TYPHOID. Second Case on the Practice Squadron
 of the Naval Academy.

Washington, June 27.-Another mid shipman on the practice squadron of the United States Naval academy has fallen b victim to typoid fever.
 The navy department received a tel egrama today from the commander of the squadron. now in Plymouth, Eng, statin gthat Midshipman Richard Evelyn Byrd. second class. on the Mas sachusetts, had been transferred to the Royal Navel hospital suffering from that fever. It was reported that there Virginia.
 When the squadron arrived in Eng land Midshipman G. A. Smith of Illi- nois, stationed on the Iowa, was taken to a hospital with typhoid.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
NEW YORK REAL ESTATE
 DEALERS CHILD KIDNAPPED Boy Was Sunmering Near Albany
 Taken Away in Touring Car.

Albany, N. r., June 27.-Several men and a woman in a big red touring car drove up to the summer home of Mi- chael F. Mclaughlin on the brow of Kenwood hill. south of the city. to- day. where Michael F. Jr. the eight year old son of Mir. Mclaughlin, was playing in front of the door One of the men seized the child, placed him in the Womap's arms, and the car sped away in the direction of New York before the occupants of the house realized what had happened.
 Mir. Mclaughlin, a real estate deal CT, at IFS Remsen street, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Mclaughlin left Albany on the boat last night for New York, leaving the child fin the care of serv- ants.
 An investigation by the police led them to express the belief that the child might have been taken by his mother. a former wife of MT. Mc- Laughlin who was divorced from him about four years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Taft Family
 Change Plans
MAY NOT ATTEND THE YALE.
 HARVARD RACES.
TAFT AUTO RUNS DOWN MAN
At 6everIy-Maehine Was Driven by Robert Taft-President Anxious Over Condition of Injured Italian.

Beverly. Mass, June 27.-The seri- ous condition of Michael Thisthwolla- the Italian iaborer 0vho was struck today by an automobile operated by caused hurried change in the plans of the Taft family, who were preparing to depart on the Sylph for New Lon don tomorrow morning to attend the Harvard Yale regatta. Instead of at tending the races, which take place Thursday. the family will remain in Beverly unless there is an unexpected change for the better in the man s condition, The report from the Rev. erly hospital today was that his name was on the dangerous list and, he has only slight chance of recovery. President Wires That Everything Be
 Done for the Injured Man.
 Dr. S. J. Mixter of Boston. sent at the request of the president arrived here late this afternoon, and he is working with the hospital authorities doing all that can be done for the in- jured man.
 Robert Taft was badly broken up over the affair and has spent much of his time this afternoon at the hos pita1.
 President Will Arrive Early Tomorrow.
 Chief of Police w. A. Ferguson has received instructions through the pres identS attorneys to see that the injur- ed man is given every possible care and attention until his arrival. when he will take care of the matter him. self. Robert has been in conference with the chief several times and refus- ed to go out in the automobile again today.
 Secretary King of the board of trade received word from the presidents secretary that the president would ar rive in Beverly early Wednesday morn ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
NICARAGUA REvoLUTIoNIsTs.
Capture the Towns of Acoyapa and San
 UbaIdo.

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, June 27.-According to reports reaching here, the town of Acoyapa, in the de- partment of Chonta1es, has been cap- tured by the revolutionists. The an nouncement ,.also is made that the port of San UDaldo on Lake Nicarag qua has fallen into the hands of General Mena's men. The government has sent a strong force to re-occupy the towns
 Special telegraphic instructions have been forwarded to the governors of the various departments to give parti- cular attention to the protection of for eign interests, to avoid the slightest pretext for complaint A forced loan of about s200,000 has been levied.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
"Ephebic" Oath Presented to Mayor
 Mayor Gaynor.

New York. June 27-The senior class of the College of the City of New day an "ephebic'' oath. swearing, as did the Athenian youths, never by act of theirs to bring disgrace upon the city's name. The mayor, who has ,urg- ed students to interest themselves in public affairs, was greatly pleased. The oath is engrossed on parchment.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
President Will Arrive Early Tomorrow.
POLICE LOOKING FOR MRS. suRK
Her Husband Died at New Haven Hospital Under Suspicious Circum- stances.

New Haven, June 27-Michael Burke, about 35 years old, who with his wife has been boarding at TIT St. John street. died at the New Haven hospital under suspicious circum stanc- es and the police are looking for Mrs. Burke, who disappeared soon [ after her husband was taken to the hospital The couple had been out walking and returned to the house and were sit ting on the porch when he fell over unconscious, dying two hours later The man is about S5 years old. and is believed to have been employed by the Southern New England Telephone company
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Freight Train Struck Touring Car Two Persons Killed, Three Injured.

Macon. Ga. June 27.-Two persons were killed and three others injured, two fatally, when a Central of Georgia freight train struck a touring car near Monticello today.
 The train struck the car at a cross ing where high embankment made 1t impossible for the cars occupants to see the approaching engine and cars until it was too late.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

lloiH thiS ulStrlct some years ago.
 The Fourth Conference of the Inter- national union for the Cooperation of Solar Search will be held in Los An geles Cal. from August p to Septem- Der $. This conference begins at liar ward university August r, and ad- journs at Mount Wilson observatory.
 Miss Lucy Blake cIapp, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert c. Clapp of 67 Winchester street, Brookline. was mar ried Saturday to George Greenwood Reynolds, 2d. of Brooklyn. The cere- mony took place at the home of the brides parents, only the immediate relatives being present.
 Reports That an Operation is to be performed on the throat of Theodore Roosevelt were denied Monday by the of New York, who was out of town and his secretary said he knew of no engagement having been made for Dr. Chappells services by Col. Roosevelt.
 w. H. Bostwick, the desperado, who killed three men and wounded three at his home near Ocillo. Ga. Sunday. was found dying in his barricaded home at o'clock Monday morning when the Fitzgerald company of the National guard rushed and captured the house. He expired within an hour. The five children who were in the house with were ItSCutU
 Mrs. Dolly Baker of Occur dAlene City. Idaho. is said to be heiress to s7.000,oO0. Twenty years ago she said goodbye to her girIhood sweetheart, Arthur B. Travers, in Montana and he went to Australia The girl grew tired of waiting and married Judge w. J. Grout, later divorcing him and marrying Baker Now comes word that Travers became a cattle king in Aus tralia, accumulated s7,000.OOO. and died leaving all to Mrs. Baker.
 A Sensation was Caused at Rome by the revelation of the fact that Cardi- nal Merry Del Val, the papal secre- tary of state had rendered Pope Plus K his resignation, and that the pontih had refused to accept it. That the pope will remain firm in his support of the secretary was made evident by the words with which he rejected tie resignation. They were: q would far rather renounce the papacy than lose the services of Merry Del Val as sec retary."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Shot the Girl Who Rejected Him.

New York, June 27.-Becauss Jennie Minlsin. not quite IS. rejected his at- ientions, Morris Nathanson, R young grocer's clerk, lay in wait in the hall- way of her home tonight and shot her through the heart. She fell dend at his feet. Thrusting the revolver gn hia pocket, Nathanson walked to a police station and remarked that he had killed his giD." Then he began W~ep-- ing. .hysterically and was locked up.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Deatah of Richard M. corvvine, Treas - urer of Moro Province in PhlIIppinea.

Washington, June 27.-Richard M. Corwine of Ohio. treasurer of Moro province in the Philippines. died in tho the most popular and efficient officers of the government He was a Voiun - teer in the Spanish American war and served throughout the Philippine in- surrectfon, remaining in the islands after his regiment returned in 1901 i'm various kinds of employment under the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Aviator Hamilton at New Britain.

K Hamilton. the aviator who is to fly in this city on July ?. arrived here tonight from New York in an automo- bile. Mir. Hamilton spent the past week in Nashville, where he made the first night flight in an aeroplane in this country. II is expected that he will try out his machine on Friday He is stopping with his mother, Mrs J. G. Beaudette.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
THE TROOPS AT NIANTIc.
Dates on Which the Governor Will In-
 spect the Men.

Hartford, Conn, June 27-Adjutant General George NJ. Cole tonight an nounced the dates the governor will inspect the troops to be encamped on the grounds at Mantle The Second Infantry, Troop A Cavalry, and the First Separate company will be in spected on July 13-14; the First In- fautry. Battery A and First Company Signal Corps on July 20-21 and the Coast Artillery at Fort Wright, N. Y, 1-- Irr1v S7d
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
To Repair the Breakdown of Repre- sentative Government in Illinois.

Peoria. Ill. June 27.-with gel- erai denunciation of corrupt methoGs, alleged to have been in vogue in Illi- nois legislation in recent years, zoo citizens assembled today and effected a temporary organization to renair the breakdown of representative government.
 Senator John P. Bourne. Jr, of Crc- gon addressed a large assemblage to- night, explaining the Oregon method of eiecting United States senators.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
MExIcANs INTlMIDATE CHINESE.
Minister from China to Washington
 Asked for Protection.

Naco, Ariz, June 27.-Two Chinese establishments at Cananea, Sonora have telegrap phed to the Chinese min- ister at Washington, demanding pro- lection from Mexicans who are said to be preparing to wreck all Chinese stores and run out the owners.
 The Chinese minister at Washington is also accredited to Mexico Cananca has had no vegetables for week. the Chinese gardeners being afraid to bring their truck to town.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Block for James McGrory.

Sketches are being made for a pro- posed four-story building for James McGrory, corner of Main street, and the entrance to the New Haven sta tion, at No. 295 Main street. It is intended to have two stores the ground floor and ten offices on caC n Of the three floors above. It will be brought out to his property line, which is several feet in front of his present building
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
csn ceI.brate 4th of JuIv.

There will be restriction on the celebration of the Fourt of July this year as there was last year when the 25Oth anniversary of the founding of the town was celebrated. The cele- bration must be within the law how ever this year but there will be no orders from the mayor to maintain a so-called safe and sane fourth
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
The TeIepoat RlII.
Especial to The BulletIn. )

Washington, June 27.-When the senate met for the last time at nine o'clock last night the doors were closed for a brief executive session but were soon opened for public business. unanimous agreement had 'bean reach ed to take up and pass the unobJected of these was the bill to enable the Telepost company to operate within the District of Columbia. Senator Bulkeley. who is n member of tho committee on the District of Colum- bia, objected, and tho bill went over until the next session of congress,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
School Girl Hangs Herself Because of
 Punishment.

Lancaster, Mass, June 27.-Because she was sent to her room for disobey- ing rule of the institution, Eva Smith, a ged sixteen, an inmate of the state industrial school for girls. com mitted suicide today by hanging. The girls conduct at the school had been generally good
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Steamship Arrivals.

At Rotterdam: June g, Russia, from New York
 At Antwerp. June 26 I.apland, from New York
 At Christiansand: June 27, c. F Tietgen- from New York
 At Naples June g, Duca Sfi Ge- nova, from New York
 At Genoa June 24. Re dItalia, from New York
 At Malta: June 2s, Patris. from New York
 At Bremen. June z7, Bremen. from New York
 At Cherbo1rg June 27. Kronprin- aGBo1n Cecilie, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Motor Truck Plunged Down 25-Fooi
 En1bankment~

Allentown, Pa, June 27.-A truck belonging to a motor company. plung- ed down a 25-foot embankment near Redington tonight. killing two men and injuring three. The dead: Andrew Anderson and Peter Lotcky. The chauffeur lost control of the car as he trying to avoid a bad spot in the road and it dashed down a steep em- bankment
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
The aAmeriean Church Army"

New York, June 26.-Another. na- tionai military religious organization entered the field today with the in corporation in the supreme court of the American Church Army" Its purposes are set forth as similar to those of the Salvation Army, and the Volunteers of America. New York CTS are the incorporators.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
FIRED BULLET AT TRAIN,
 SENTENCED TO SING SING.
Prisoners Excuse that He Was Drunk Did Not Go.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 27.-Not less than five nor more than ten years in Sing Sing prison was the sentence dealt out to Jasper Price today by Justice MorschauBer, in the supreme court because Price fired a bullet at New York Central passenger train. This is a grave offense." said the court, "and tho excuse you have that you were drunk does not go. People riding on trains should be protected against danger af having bullets pass through their heads. An example muet be made in your ease to deter others from such acts" Price had pleaded guilty to the charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
RICHARD PARR TO GET
 $2o,oO0 JULY FIRST.
First InstaIInent of Reward for De-
 tecting Sugar Frauds.

Washington. Junt 27.-Twenty thou sands dollars are to be paid July 1 to Richard Parr, the New York GUS toms empIoye whose vigilance in de- tecting frauds in underweighing su- gar imports saved the government more than two million dollars. Parr's total reward is to be $100,000 For the remaining $S0,o00, Secretary Mac Veagh will ask congress to make the necessary provision The money to be paid the first proximo will com e out of the mOiety fund
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Consul General Arnold ShanlSlin

Consul General Arnold Shankiin of Mexico City forwards report on the business of the national and munici- pal pawn shops in Mexico City and the federal district which shows that during February. 1910. there were pawned 510.926 articles on which s765 GOA was paid. During the month only 22,677 articles were redeemed. for which $255,6S4 was paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
RACE RIOT IN MISSISSIPPI.
Two Lives Reported Sacrificed and
 More Trouble Is Expected.

Jackson. Miss. June 27.-Meagre de- tails have reached here today cf a race riot near Harrisville, Simpson county, on Sunday, which has cost two lives and from which more TT Juble is expected.
 Armed posses of several hundre white men are now in search for ne- gro fugitiVes
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
JURY OUT EIGHTY HOURS.
No Sign of a Verdict in Lee o'Nsll
 Browne Case.

Chicago, June 27.--Eighty hours have passed with no eign of verdict from the jury that is considering the case of Lee ONeiI Browne. dem0oyat - ic minority leader of the Illinois leg- islature, charged with bribing c, A. White to vote for William Loriiner for United States senator. Judge Mc- Surley has not even been called upoH for further instructions
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Ten Years for ex-Town Trsasuror

Cambridge Mass, June 27.-Pr'aoa doors closed today for ten years on Jchn B. Lombard. aged sixty yenrs ex-town treasurer of Frnmingham. who had confessed to forgfnm eoWn nctes aggregating S3oooo0 in the pasE ten years
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Bremen, June PA wireless des- patch from the North German Lloyd steamer Koenigin Louise, dated yes terday. reports that she had broken her port propeller and was proceeding by her starboard propeller at a speed of eight or nine knots. The Koenigin Louise was at that time in latitude 4S.23, longitude 44.49.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
COLLISION IN HELL GATE.
Metropolitan Liner Vale and Hartford Liner Middletown--No One Hurt.

New York. June 27.-The Metropol- itan line steamship Yale and the Hart ford line steamer Middietown crashed together sideways while struggling with the tide in Hell Gate tonight. both outward bound. The passengers became slightly paniclSy but no one was injured. Both vessels were slight 1y damaged above the water line and they continued their trips with slight interrllption
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Boy. Lighted Cigarette, Barn Burned

Stamford. Conn. June 27.-A barn owned by Max Warshpw, in which were stored paints oils and wall papsr burned to the ground tonight with a loss of ss.000 and $1.500 insurance The fire is supposed to have been started by lighted cigarette dropped by a boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
FOUGHT THREE coRNERED DUEL
One Escaped Unhurt and Hopes to Marry Girl They Fought For.

Kingston. N. Y. June 27-Th-ee Italian laborers in the Catskill aque- duct at High Falls, suitors for a pret- <y Italian girl agreed to settle their claims by a three-cornered duel They fought yesterday with knives. Mi chaeI Rusinia may die from his wounds Frank Siskos will be badly GfE6Eured- Frank Holuka escaped un- hurt and expects to marry the girl If he escapes prison. He is held now on a charge of assault
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Riga, Russia, via Tilsit. East Prus- sia, June 27.-Troops began pouring into Riga today in anticipation of the czars visit in mid July at the unveil- ing of the monument to 2 Peter the Great. As a precautionary measure, the authorities are keeping the exact date of Nicholas arrival a secret. The preparations to guard the czar are more elaborate than usual owing to the belief of the authorities that a new wave of terrorism is soon to be inaugurated
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

New York, June 27.-Louis Levine. head of the so-called Arsenic club" which exacted blackmail by poisoning horses was sentenced in Brooklyn to- day to not more than fifteen years and not less than seven years in state prison. Five others are under indict- ment
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Cabled Paragraphs

Sydney, N. s. w, June 27.-The Ma cri rugby football team again defeated the ali-American team this morning The score was 21 to 3. The all-Ameri- can team is composed of students from the University of California, Leland Stanford, Jr. university and the Uni yerSity of Nevada
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Homeouaths in Convention.

Kansas City. June 27.-Homeopathic physicians from all parts of the United States members of the international Hahnemannian association, convented here today for q three days meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Valparaiso. ChiIi, June 27.-Storms in the south and along the coast have done much damage. Several vessels have been wrecked. The German and is beIisved to be a total loss. The Irningard sailed recently from Val paraiso. She was of 2,700 tons reg iSter.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Mrs. Parkhurst's society of English suffragists has just cleared ss.500 at a suffrage bazar held in Glasgow. The members made about half as much by their recent self denial week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Portrait on Exhibition.

The portrait of N. L. Bishop, which was presented to Broadway school hy the senior class, is on exhibition in the window of George A Davis store.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

iSon-Father. what's a bachelor? Fa- ther--A bachelor is a man who could never influence the right girl to en- courage him to marry her.-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Condensed Telegrams

Attorney General Wickersham will deliver the oration to the members of the Harvard Association law school and their guests at Sanders theatre, Boston. Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
RUMoR IN CHICAGO
 FIGHT. IS OFF. Telegram to RiekArd-TeN Worried, but Says There Is No Truth in lt.

Reno. Nevada, June 27.-Promoter Tex Rickard of the Jeffries-Johnsnn fight was greatly worried tonight hy the receipt of n telegram from a Chi- cago newspaper man stating that it was rumored there that the fight would positively be called off.
 Get busy" concluded the message, and Rickard inferred that the rumor had been taken seriously and would be published broadcast.
 There is absolutely no truth in the new rumor of state interference" said Rickard.
 Governor Dielserson is expected hero tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Charles M. Beach of West Hartford died Monday at his home aged 75. He was until quite recently a director in the Illinois Central railroad. He was the democratic nominee for congress from this district some years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28
Lieut.. Miller Drowned in the Philip

Bloomington. Ill, June 27.-Word was received today of the drowning of Lieut. F. Y. Miller. Twenty ninth infantry. U. s. A. detailed as govern : or of the island of Paragua (Palawan) of the Philippine group.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Mir and Mrs. William H. Shields left on Saturday for trip to Europe where they will spend the summer visiting in Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-28

Brigss-I don't think much of .Un- derblossom. Hes scoundrel. He lies in his teeth Griggs - Why shouldn't he? His teeth are false
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-24
PRESIDENT DEFINES WHISKY
Manufacturers Must Call Mixture
Compound Not Blend"
Decision Arouses Ire of Cane and
Beet DistiIIate Makers, Who
May Appeal TO Courts.

President Taft finally has decided the
mooted question Of what is whisky
but in so doing the administration has
aroused the ire Of manufacturers Of cane
and beet distiIlates and before the ques-
ton that has aroused them is settled IL
may be taken 10 the courts
/ Under the decision Of the President and
! IN conformity with the regulations made
I by the Internal Revenue Bureau there
under, cane and beet distinate manufac-
turers are barred from calling a. mixture
| OF their product with whisky blend %
and must call it a compound"
The term compound is not pleasing 10
the manufacturers, and they have pro-
tested strongly 90 the Treasury Depart-
ment and intimated they may institute
legal proceedings The cane and baa,
disullate manufacturers represent a large
amount Of invested capital. and will make
hard fight IL is believed here. 10 get
the word blend on their product
The Internal Revenue Bureau sent out
the new regulations for branding OF mack
ages OF liquor necessitated by the Pres.-
dents ruling. The changes are mostly
technical.
one change. however. viii permit the
placing Of truthful descriptive words or
legend. such as straight" rye" bour-
bon, &C, on the stamp end OF packages
Under the old regulations this practice
was not allowed