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Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
WORK ON BEDFORD WRECK.
Abatement OF Storm Violence Permits
Efforts at Salvage.

Toxic. Aug. 24.=SaIvage work ~ the
British armored cruiser Bedford, Which
was wrecked with loss of eighteen
men on the Samarang- rocks off Que1-
part Island while running at full speed
through q dense fog Sunday, was COM
1nenced today. according 20 fnforma-
ton given out by the japanese ad-
1niralty-
The heavy sea running at the time
% the wreck had hitherto interfered
with operations on the ship by the
feet of japanese warships> and salvage
vessels despatched from Japanese ports
and had even forced two British
cruisers which had anchored near the
wreck to raise anchor and put to sea.
The weather is now fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
GRAND TRUNK TRAIN
WRECKED IN MICHIGAN.
Fifteen Passengers Reported Killed
and Many Injured.

Detroit Mich. Aug. 24.-Grand Trunk
train No. IA, en- route from Chicago to
Montreal. is reported wrecked near
Durand, Mich. One Pullman. 1t is said.
jumped the track and the wreck is
burning.
Fifteen passengers are reported
killed and many injured. The Mon
treal train struck the rear end of
train No. 4.
Detroit, Mich. Aug. 24.=A relief
train left Battle Creek for the scene
of the wreck shortly before j o'clock.
Engineer 3. D. Mitchell and Fireman
George Nelson of Battle Greek are re-
ported fatally injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Wider Sentence Postponed.

New York. Aug. 24-The sentence of
Erwin J. Wider, ex-cashier the
Russo Chinese Bank, who pleaded
guilty to an indictment found in con-
necIion with the charge that he took
S6S0,000 worth of bonds from that in
stitution, was postponed Indefinitely
today by Judge O'Sullivan, IN General
Sessions. The grand jury has not
fnA ed its investigation of the theft,
andthis is said to have been the rea-
son for postponement. -
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
THREE SQUARE MEALS A DAY
FOR MAYOR GAHNOR
Bullet Wound Healed on Outside-Ex-
ercise in Hospital Corridors.

New York. Aug. 24.-The bullet
wound in Mayor Gaynor's neck has
healed the outside, and the irrita-
tion of the throat caused by the gran
ulation on the inside has decrea sed.
The mayor had quiet day and will
go tomorrow to his regular diet of
three square meals a day. He was al
lowed to- take a little exercise IN the
hospital corridors today.
No bulletins are now issued and on
fy the hospital physicians are in at
tendance. There will be a consuIta-
ton of physicians toward the end of
this week to fix the date at which it
will be wise to allow the mayor to
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
BICYCLING DEAD AS PASTIME.
q
Exports in 1897 Were More Than Ten
Times What They Are Today.

Washington. Aug. 24.-Bicycling as
a pastime is rapidly decrea sing in pop
ularity abroad as we'll as in this
country. Government statistics
show a great falling off in exports of
bicycles from the United States When
they were at the height of their pop
larity in 1897, the exports reached
S7,005,323. In 1900, the exports de-
creased to $3,5531 149 In the last fis-
cal year the value of bicycles export
ed reached only $62O,760. The greater
part went to the United Kingdom. Lo-
cal manufacturers are largely supply
ing the demand in japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
THREE POWDER MILLS
BLOWN UP AT ACTON, MASS.
Night Watohman the Only Person
Known to Be Killed.

Acton. Mass, Aug. 24.-The three
powder mills of the American Powder
Mills company. on the Acton Maynard
town line were blown up tonight. Two
heavy reports were followed a few
minutes later by a third report. One
man, an Italian. hose name could not
was the night wstchman of the plant.
The buildings in which the explps-
ions occurred from some unknown
cause. were small and the damage to
the aroPerty will not be great.
There were three explosions at the
plant of the American Powder Mails
company plant in December, 1898, the
last on December "a Of that year. re-
suIting in the loss of enc life and the
destruction of ten Thousand pouT1s OF
powder valued at $20,00D.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Will Not Marry
Mrs. Cudahy
WHO HAS JUST OBTAINED Di.
voRcE FROM HER HUSBAND.
DENIAL BY JERE LILLIS
Who Is Now Visiting in New York
With His Two Sisters-Annoyed by
the Public Interest.

New York. Aug. 24-Jere S. Lillis.
who was bound and beaten in the
Kansas City home of John j. Cudahy,
denied today that he will marry Mrs.
Cudahy, who has just obtained a di-
vorce from her husband on grounds of
incompa tibility.
Absurd Report He Says.
ANY report that Mrs. Cudahy is
coming east to meet me-" he said. in
his hotel here this afternoon, and
that We are to be married, is absurd
on the face of it. We haven't CORE
sponded, and l don't know anything
about her. I have no intention of
marrying anyone.
Moreover, I couldn't marry Mrs.
Cudahy if / wanted to. There are re-
ligious obstacles in the way.
Wants to be Left Alone.
81 want to be left alone. / am stay
ing here with my two sisters and l
should prefer that the public cease
it's interest in me-"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
ALL QUIET AT MANAeSA.
General Estrada Orders Release ~
Prisoners and Revises Tariff.

Washington, Aug. 24-'The AEnsracRn
consul at Corinto has infor1nSd the
state department that General EGt~AGa
had ordered the release on Sunday OF
200 prisoners confined on an island
near Cor5nto. Consul OrtSares at
ManaKua reported that ono Of the flrst
acts of General Estrada as president
was to revise the tariff! All foedEtss ms
were put on the free list until further
orders.
was recsived today from Conna pder
Halstead Of the United States ship
ViclSsburg at Corinto saying that auiet
prevails at Managua and Leon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
200 Men Killed
In Forest Fire
ACCORDING TO FIGURES CON-
PILED LAST NIGHT.
ALL IDAHO FIRE FIGHTERS
Grave Anxiety Expressed for Seventy
Joseph 3. Hahn.

Spokane, Washington, Aug. 24-For-
est fires have slain more than 200 per-
sons, nearly all fire fighters, in Idaho,
according to figures compiled tonight
from latest reports.
Superintendent Weigle of the Occur
D'A1ene national forest, after receiv-
ing many reports of disaster to va
rious parties of his six hundred en-
ployes, posted a bulletin tonight in his
office at Wallace, Idaho, announcing
the death of ia of the men
Party of Rangers Missing.
He also expressed grave concern for
the safety of Ranger Joseph B. Hahn
and "A men who were surrounded by
firse Saturday night in the forest on
the big fork OF the Couer D'Alene
River near where another party lost
thirteen men.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Distribution Of Pasteurized Milk to BE
Abandoned.

New York, Aug. pa cable mes
sage received in New YORK tonight
from Nathan Straus, the millionaire
philanthropist. announces that next
year he will abandon his distribution
of Pasteurized milk in New York city.
He will continue his work the remain
der of this summer, but because of
decided that il is unwise tT maintain
the bureaus thereafter. Mr.. Straus is
now in Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
THE CORPORATION TAX LAW.
Proceedings to Test Its Constitutions
ity Begun in Massachusetts,.

Boston, Aug. 24-Proceedings TO test
the constltutionaiity of the corporation
tax law in this state were began today
by the New England Dressed Meat and
Wool company. The company filed a
petition in the supreme court asking
that the state treasurer be compelled
to refund the tax of $500 which the
company paid under protest. In the
petition the company sets forth that
the tax levied on it's entire capita
stock of 81 900, ,e2o. whereas a large
part of the business is in other states
The company claims that the tax is
illegal and that the law in unconstitu-
tional.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Americans Take Ride in NJ. Bleriot's
Monoplane.

Epernay. France. Aug. 24.-Efbsrt II.
Gary, chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the United States Steel corpor-
alton, and Mrs. Gary, Charles r.
Flint and Frank A. Munsey To-Day paid
visit here to the aeredrome OF M.
Beriot The aviator took up Judge
ana Mrs. Gary and Mr.. Nunsey In his
1nSnoViane
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
MAN CHAMPION pIsHwAsHER.
chieasosn Defeats Indiana Woman for
Middle West Honors.

Chicago, Aug. 2l-Joseph VoEei,
Chica ,o's champion ds dsshws sher. met
and defeated Mrs. Mary Nelson at
Clark Station, Ind. in a contest for
the middle west championship. VoEei
washed and dried 200 dishes in thtr-
teen minutes and nineteen seconds.
Mrs. Nelson's time was nfteen min
utes. Vogel has issued a challenge
to the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
American Cottonseed Oil Forging
Ahead

Washington, Aug. 24.-American cot
tonseed oil, in spite of the high duties
against it, is steadily making headway
in the markets of the world. Through
the efforts Of the bureau of manufac-
lures of the department of commerce
and labor, some packers of sardines in
France and Norway have promised to
begin experiments in packing fish lin
the American product instead of olive
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Steamship Arrivals.

At Genoa, Aug. %: Hamburg. from
New York.
Nat Genoa, Aug. %: Oceania, from
New York
At Naples. Aug p: San Giorgio.
from New York
New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Well Within
Her Contract.

Bath. Me-. Aug. 24.-Ths torpedo boat
destroyer Paulding completed her
twelve hour, sixteen knot water con
sumption test tonight and although
the figures, were not given out IL was
announced that she was well within
the contract. Tomorrow the Paulding
will be given a similar test at twenty
Ave knots.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
BIG STORM BOUND NORTH.
Tropical Disturbance Reported from
Santo DOMINICAN Waters

New York Aug. 24.-According to "a
special warning received today by the
local weather bureau, a tropical storm
is moving northWeStWard.
Tropical storm central near and
south Of Santo Domingo, moving west
by north" said the telegram from
Washington. Apparently of consid-
cradle intensity. Unsafe for vessels in
western Caribbean sea and region of
Cuba next few days"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
U. S. HUNTING A xYLoToMssT.
Many Examinations to Discover One
to Take Salary of $1,10o.

Washington, Aug. 24-The govern
ment is hunting for xylotomist. A
xylotomist of the sort wanted by the
forest service appears to be a rarity.
for to find a single one, capable OF
making microscopic studies of trees
and their structure the civil service
service commission will hold examina-
tions in all the principal cities of the
country on October 5. The position
pays 81, 100 per annsIm.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
SMALL FIRE ON
WEST SIDE THIS MORNING.
In Store of Louis Rosenberg, 1874 West
Main Street.

At 2.15 this morning an alarm was
sounded from box IL for a fire in the
grocery store of Louis Rosenberg No.
1874 West Main street 1t was dis
covered by Policeman Charles Perry.
who sent IN the alarm. The depart
ment responded promptly and soon
had the fire cut with the chemical
stream The recall sounded within
ten minutes The cause OF the Are Is
unknown The loss wiz Be small
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
uNwRITTEN LAW SAVES HER.
Jury Acquits Girl of Numbering Her
False Lover.

New Orleans. Aug. 24.-Mamie Nc
Loughlin. a girl of Is, who shot and
killed Hugh Smith, Jr., a rich saloon
keeper, as he walked the streets with
her rival was acquitted by a jury in
the criminal court here on a plea of
the ''unWritten law"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
MRS. COON SLICED OFF
HER HUSBANDS RIGHT EAR
Because He Talked Too Much-She Is
Held in $4,000 Bail.

New York, Aug. A.-Because her
husband talked too much, as she put
it Mrs Martin Coon sliced off his
right ear today with razor.
Yes, 1 cut off his ear and I'm glad
of it," said the woman, when arrest
ed. He talked too much and that
annoyed me-
Coon who is a marine engineer was
rushed to a hospital, weak from loss of
blood. His wife was held in $4,000
bail She is fifty years old
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
RICH MAN HELD AS THEF.
Said to Have Robbed Store of His Own
Tenant.

AIartinsville. Ind. Aug. 24.-Hugh NJ.
BerCaw, z retired farmer. worth $3.50
600. was arrested here on a charge of
burglary 1t is alleged that he was
detected in the act of stealing from the
store OF BENJAMIN PaVey-
Pavey has been missing little articles
from time to time. especially cigars
and tobacco, and he decided to watch
for the thief He rents the store room
from Bercav. and says he saw his
landlord fit a key into the lock of the
rear door and enter and make selec-
ticns from the cigar case.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Accidentally Shot and Killed by Her
Young Son.

Thompson aged 32. of Pittsfeld, near
here, was shot apd killed today by her
twelve year old on, Dewey. The boy
had been preseTed with a rifle and
was showing his mother how he would
kill a burglar. The gun-was discharged
the bullet striking Mrs. Thompson in
the head.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Rifle Team Shooting at Camp Perry.

Camp Perry. o.. Aug. 24.-The rife
team representing, the United States
infantry today won the national match
by the scora of 3.ls6. The cavalry was
second and a new ational guard win
ner Qowa, landed third and the navy
fourth. These four teams get re
-spectiyelS the national trophy and
$3.50, $3.50, s396 and $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
OBITUARY.
William Brown olasby.

Newark, " J.. Aug. 24.--william
Brown Glasby chief Of police Of New
ark from 1865 until 1872. who served as
a bodyguard for Abraham Lincoln oil
tbs trip from New York TO Washing
ton when Lincoln took his first oath
of Office, died suddenly at his home
tonight. He was 81 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
CAUGHT Under Elevator.

New Britain, Conn. Aug. 24-Caught
under an elevator in a, local manufac-
tory this evening, John Fahey, aged
"a years, was probably fatally injured.
Six ribs We're broken, his collar bone
fractured. and il is feared internal in
juries inflicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
s1so eco Fire AZ orono. Me.

Orono. Ne Aug 24-The sawmill
and box factory of James Walker &
company at .hasi Mills. part of this
town We're burned today, causing a
loss of $3.50. 900 and throwing 250 en-
ployes out of work. The cause of the
blaze is not known
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Madriz stnI in Honduras.

Acajutla, Salvador. Aug. 24.--The
wife and family Of former President
Msoriz OF Nicaragua arrived here To-
day. Msdriz and his lihutenants vino
ded from Managua SUNDAY night still
remain at Amalpa, Honduras.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Lands Restored to Settlement and
Entry

Washington, d. c., Aug 24-Large
TRACTS of land in Wyoming, Idaho and
Montana. which were eliminated from
the National forests under the execu-
tive proclamation of July l. 1910 to-
day were restored to settlement and
entry under orders promulgated by au-
thority of the secretary OF the in
terror.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Canadian Farmers Desire Tariff Re
adjustment.

Washington. Aug. 24.-Dr. John B.
Jones. consul general at Winnipeg,
Canada has forwarded sto the state
department a report concerning the
desire of the Canadian farmers for re-
adjustment of the tariff on articles
taken from one country to the other.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

|
York stock exchange yesterday grant
ed the request of the members for the
closing of the exchange on Saturday
preceding LABOR day.
cansbetta Wilkes, sire of 212 Har-
ness horses in the 2.30 class or better,
is dead at Cecil Farm near Danville,
Ky. He was twenty nine years of age
and was by George Wilkes.
While Asleep Wednesday Catherine
Gonzoirke, aged %. of Lincoln, r. l.,
rolled out Of bed and through an open
window, falling to the sidewalk, three
stories below. She died later
West virsinia's Coal Output for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1910, will
crease over the output for the pre-
ceding fiscal year of 2O.O00,OO0 long
tons.
During the Past Twenty four Hours
eleven cases of Asiatic cholera and
seven deaths have been reported at
Barletta. Italy, four cases and four
deaths at Trani and one case and one
death at Cerignola.
MIR. and Mrs. !. M. Worth were fatal
ly hurt, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Beck
er and their son Robert were seriously
injured yesterday when an automobile
IN which they were riding plunged over
an embankment near Richmond, Ind.
All were prominent in the community.
The Steamship Manchuria, sailing
yesterday from Shanghai. has on board
Prince Tsai-Hsun and his suite, COM
posing the naval mission which will
spend some time in America studying
the United States navy. The mission
is due to arrive in San Francisco on
Sept. 16.
Clyde M. Marshall of Kingston, NY,
with an average of 26S words miQ-
ute, yesterday at Denver won the ma
tional shorthand reporting champioIi-
ship and cup. w. Il. Bottome of New
York, holder of the title and ineligible
for the cup again, broke the world 5
record with an average of 269 words.
A/Fire Destroyed the Elevator of the
Rutland Transit company at Ogdens =
of 100000, also burned off the hatch
covers and woodwork of the steamer
bennington, up alongside the elevator.
The elevator contained 100 900 bushels
of corn and oats and was insured for
$120,000.
James Leary Was Killed Wednesday
afternoon at the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford railroad station t
Middletown while helping to unlos d
heavy timberS from a car. One of the
pieces fell and crushed his skull
against the car. He died in a few
moments. Lesry was "a years old and
unmarried.
The 1000 900 Issue of Certificates
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Cabled Paragraphs.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-The funeral ser
vices over the remains of the late
President Montt of Chilli will take
place at the Roman Catholic church
of St Hedwig here tomorrow. The
kaiser ordered that a guard of honor
watch the remains of the late presi-
dent while lying in state for two days.
Deaville, France. Aug 24-Two of
the principal racing events run here
today were captured by Americans.
The Prix des Deux Ans, for two-year-
oids, of $4,000, distance six furlongs,
was won by w. X VanderbultS Man
fred, and Eugene Fiscflof's Gyrca won
the Grand Handicap de Deuvile of
$4,000; distance 11-2 miles.
Rome, Aug. 24.-The pope received
today in private audience in the hall of
the consistory a group of $50 Aneri-
members of the knights. of Columbus
The delegation was conducted by the
Rev. NJ. ]. McGivney of Middletown.
Conn, national chaplain of the
Knights of Columbus, who presented
an address and an offering to the pope.
Vienna, Aug. 24.-Mr. Kerens. the
American ambassador, conferred with
foreign Office officials today and urged
the admission of meat to Austria from
the United States. He pointed out that
American meat would reach Austria in
quicker time and be cheaper than that
from Argentina, to which the govern
ment has decided to open the frontier
The foreign office promised to bring
the matter to the attention of the
proper authorities.
Honolulu, Aug. 24.-Lee Young, a
Chihaman, was arrested in a remote
section of the island of Maui on
charge of ceuntsrfeiting. Young was
found in possession of a. complete
counterfeiting plant with which he had
been turning out excellent counterfeits
of ten dollar coins composed largely
of gold. Only a few of the coins have
BEEN put into circulation. The arrest
was made by United States District
Attorney BreckonS and United States
Marshal Hendry.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Condensed Telegrams

The Department of Commerce and
Labor estimates the government will
profit 100000 by its first years sealing
on the Pribiioff Islands of Alaska.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

The Board of Governors of the New
YORK stock exchange yesterday grant
closing of the exchange on Saturda y
preceding La'oor day
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

NIiddletown-There is demand on
the part of horse owners that the city
water be turned back into the troughs
as it is believed that the danger from
glanders is fully over
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

Milford-The unveiling of the Ford
Memorial Fountain in Milford is to
take place op Saturday afternoon.
AuguDt "a.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

Gan,betta Wilkes, sire of 212 Har-
ness horses in the 2.30 class or better,
is dead at Cecil Farm near Danville,
Ky. He was twenty nine years of age
and was by George Wilkes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

While Asleep Wednesday Catherine
Gonzoirke, aged %, of Lincoln, r. l.,
rolled out of bed and through an open
window, falling to the sidewalk, three
stories below. She died later
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

Derby-A census is being taken of
the German families in Ansonia and
Derby.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

Kalamazoo Has Gained 1903.
Wa shington, Aug. 24-According to
census returns the population of Kali
amazoo, Mich. is 39,437, an increase of
1903 since 1900.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25

New York, Aug. 24.-The largest cab
and taxicab interests OF New York
were consolidated today by the fornnA.-
ton of the Cab and Taxi company OF
View York with . capital stock OF
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
Russis Places Order for Artillery.

st Petersburg. Aug 24.-The minis
trv Of war has placed an order for ar
fflIery amounting TO S1.450,000 with
the Crnesot works in Frapce-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-25
TIL. $4,000. 600 Issue Of certifieate.

of Indebtedness to provide funds for
the completion of reclamation projects
which has been predicted for October
or November probably will not be
fioated by the treasury department un-
til some indefinite date in the far flu
ture. There is authority for the state
ment that the issue is not now under
garded as inexpedient at that time.
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
DISTRICT MUST PAY
HALF OF SALARIES
AppraiSement of Condemned
Tract to.CoSt $22, 500.
Taxes Will Be Lost.

In accordance with a ruling OF the
Comptroller Of the Treasury, District
taxpayers viii be required 10 pay one
half Of the salaries Of the commission
appointed to appraise the values Of the
five squares bounded by Pennsylvania
avenue and the Mall. Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets, which has been con-
demned and IS TO be occupied wholly by
the United States Government
The commission is composed Of
George TTuesdell, n. Rozier DuiaSey,
and @. W. T. Sv-artzell, each Of whom
receives a salary OF 1880. The Comp
troller has ruled that this sum shall
be paid out Of the miscellaneous eN-
penses Of the Supreme Court Of the
Diustrict Of Columbia. One-haif of
which IS derived from the revenues Of
the District Of Columbia and the other
half from the Treasury Of the United
States.
The District will he called upon there
fore TO pay TO the commission the sum
of $ll.250.
In addition the District will lose also
the amount Of taxes heretofore imposed
upon the property
The Washington times., 1910-03-07
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR MRS. JOHNSON

Arrangements were completed today
for the funeral Of Mrs. Florence Edith
Johnson, who died yesterday afternoon
at her residence 14o4 Emerson street
northwest. after long illness. Services
viii he held at II O'Clock Wednesday
morning, at the family residence. the
Rev. John Reid Shannon. pastor OF the
Metropolitan Memorial Church. Offciat-
ing Interment viii be In Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was the wife Of Hosmer
N. Johnson. superintendent or the Ninth
division Of the District schools. She
was a native Of this city ana was edu-
Gated AZ the Central High School and
at George Washir gton University.
Besides her husband, MTs. Johnson
is survived by one daughter. Margaret.
and one son, Franklin Johnson. Her
mother and one sister. Catherine Bow
man, also survive her.