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Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08

30 1-5 seconds after the hour. It was a remarkable flight. He held to the prescribed course almost to a dot and in this had the advantage over Moi sant. The latter, in his turns, de- scribed wide semi circles at height of 1000 feet. His time was IS min utes Is 2-5 seconds, part of which was lost in aerial gyrations for the benefit of uplookers who crowded housetops and other points of vantage.
 Weather conditions were almost per- feet.
 Close Call for Charles K. Hamilton.
 While the cross-city flight was the feature it did not furnish all the thrills to the afternoons programme. Charles K. Hamilton, in his heavier biplane, missed death by hairs breadth in performing a spectacular feat of airsmanship. In an exhibition flight he had reached height of 200 feet when his motor went dead. He started to glide. eventually striking the earth with a thump, his machine wreck, but his bones whole.
 R. c. Garros, who sustained brok- en nose and other minor hurts when he fell several days ago, demonstrated his pluck today. His face still ban daged, he went aloft for ten minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Frenchman Won Prize of $5,00O Offered
 By Southern Newspaper
WORLDS RECORD MADE AT MEMPHIS
Ky Rens Barrier in a Beriot Monoplane at Average of About Eighty-Eght Miles an Hour Charles K Hamilton in Heavy Biplane Missed Death by Hairs Breadth while Gliding.

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 7.-Rens Bar Tier, a Frenchman, established worlds record this afternoon. when he flew a distance in excess of sixteen miles in ten minutes 55 1-5 seconds. thereby winning a prize of s5.000 of 1ered by the Memphis Commercial Appeal He outwinged John Moisant. who hlazed the way over the course. by nearly eight minutes. Both used BleriOt monnplanes. Berrier travelled at an average rate of 87.93 miles an hour. The previous record over a closed course was established by Leon Morane at Rheims last August. In this flight a speed of 65 miles an hour was attained.
 Rose to Height Of $500 Feet.
 The flights of Barrier and Moisant were over a triangular course, by shortest calculation, of 16 miles, fol- lowing the Mississippi river for four miles. Barrier ascended at just two minutes 35 seconds after two o'clock. Describing uniform spirals. he rose to a height of $500 feet. then darted westward At the first turning point he switched sharply to the south. fol- lowing the course of the river to the second turn He landed at l3 minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
THE ANTI -CANTEEN LAW
 SEVERELY CRITICISED
In Annual Report of Major General William p. DuvalI, Commander of Troops in Philippines.

Washington, Dec. 7.-The anti-can- teen law is severely criticized in the annual report of Major General Will jam P. Duvall, commanding the Unit ed States troops in the Philippine is- lands, who says that it is responsible for many of tbe offenses which cause the trial of soldiers by courtmartial.
 "The desire of very large percent age of normal men for some sort of stimulant is a desire which such men are sure to graitfy," says General Du- wall. This demand of the soldier pre- viously was gratified by the canteen without harm to himself or to the ser vice in the opinion of the general But since the privilege of purchasing a wholesome beverage under satisfactory conditions is withdrawn, General Du- vail declares that there have grown up on the outskirts of every reserva- tion disreputable places where liquor of the most unWholesOme, vile quality is dispensed, usually at exorbitant prices, from the direct effects of which the soldier commits many of the of lenses which cause his trial by court martial and often bring about his physical collapse" General Duval expresses the conviction that an in vestigation of the matter by com mittee of congress would result in prompt remedial legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
CUSTOMS OFFICIALS RETAIN
 MRS. sHoNTs' JEWELS Twenty Thousand Dollars Worth Not Declared on Arrival from Europe.

New York, Dec. 7.-Jewelry said to be worth $20,000, the property of Mrs Theodore F. Shonts, wife of the pres- ident of the Interborough Rapid Tran slt company was retained by customs officials when Mrs. Shonts returned from Europe today on the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
 Mrs. ShOnts did not declare the jew elry explaining that she had obtained it in Paris in exchange for old jewels on which duty had been paid when they were originally imported. For that reason, she said, she did not think the gems were dutiabIe. The customs inspectors were in doubt and pending a decision in the case the jewels were returned to the appraisers safe. They consisted of a pearl necklace, a long. thin gold chain with pearls strung at intervals, a lavalliere, and a pendant
 Mrs. Shonts had been visiting her daughter the Duchess de Chaulnes, in Paris, and was returning with her maid. On board the steamship she declared $350 in personal effects. A customs examiner found in one of her trunks the jewels, which were not mentioned in her declaration.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08

declared the trolley wire between Hadley and Amherst was cut, stalling two cars near Amherst, and later a railroad tie was found across the rails on the Hadley end of the Connecticut river bridge.
 Cause of the Strike.
 A few days ago six men were dis charged by Supt c. w. CIapp, it is claimed. for joining a recently formed union.
 Today two employees, also members of the union, called upon the superin- tendent and asked that the six men be taken back. The two employees were immediately discharged, it is said, and the order to strike followed as soon as word could be sent to the men. About eighty conductors and motormen are employed on the two lines and practi- cally all of these Immediately went out.
 Nopunion Help Today.
 Tonight the company was able to get one car started for Greenfield through the services of non-union men and to- morrow efforts will be made to run more cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL
 INTRODUCED IN HOUSE.
First of the Big Supply Measures Car ries 16O,e85-Consress Wednesday.

Washington. Dec 7.-Interest in con- gress today centered in the reporting to both houses of the findings of the special joint committee which for elev- en months has busted itself with the charges made against Richard A. Bai- finger secretary of the interior. Three reports were filed-a majority report clearing the cabinet officer of all the charges, a minority finding condemna- tory of him. and an individual report by Representative Madison, republican, of Kansas also condemnatory.
 Int senate ordered thirty thousand copies of the reports printed, and no discussion in either house attended their introduction
 The result of the committees work probably will prove to be negligible for the report, leaves the question just where it was when the inquiry started, and there is said to be trouble ahead if a vote is called for to determine which report shall be adopted.
 In the house the day was occupied in considering bills on the calendar. The Indian appropriation bill, the first of the big supply measures, was introduc ed. It carries $S, S,i60,9S5.
 Both houses will meet at noon to- morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
MARSHAL JACK ABERNATHY
 HANDS IN HIS RESIGNATION
Came from Oklahoma to Answer
 Charges Preferred Against Him.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Jack Aber- nathy, United States marshal for Ok lahoma, an appointee of former Pres ident Roosevelt, came to Washington today and handed his resignation to Attorney General Wickersham. Charges had been preferred against the marshal, but he did not wait to hear what they were.
 Abernathy came east on a leave of absence to answer charges against him and called to see Attorney Gen eral Wickersham. There was great crush of congressional callers and the marshal was kept waiting all the morning.
 After demanding several times to see the attorney general Abernathy got tried of waiting, wrote out res ignation, presented it to Frank Cole, Mir. Wickershan's private secretary, and stalked out
 Later the marshal announced he was going to New York, where he would see Colonel Roosevelt.
 i've got business there, you un- derstand," he said, but of course I'll see the colonel I didn't wait to see the charges against me, but I've got an idea of what they are and if such charges make me incompetent, I don't want the job"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
NEW YORK DETECTIVE
 WILL BE IN FOSTER TODAY
In Connection With Exhuning Body
 of William H. Lewis.

Providence, R. l., Dec 7-Lieut. James J. Kane of the New York de- tective bureau, who was personally acquainted with the William Lewis who is sought by the New York au- thorities in connection with the trunk murder. the victim of which is thought to have been Lewis intimate friend, Albert C. CallitE, arrived here tonight Lieutenant Kane will investigate the report that the Lewis he is seeking was identical with a William H. Lew is. who died at Foster, R. l., lately.
 Kane arrived too late to take any action tonight, but early tomorrow morning, accompanied by local off cers, he will visit Foster and seek per mission to disinter the body buried there. The authorities at Foster have already been appraised of Lieutenant Kane's coming and permission to dig up the body, which was buried a month aTo. will be readily granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
SISTER PROMOTED.
Leaves St. Vincent's Hospital for New
 Field of Labor in Detroit.

Sister Laura of the Sisters of Char ity of St. Vincent de Paul, who was in charge of St. Vincent's hospital at the time it was opened and for several years afterwards, has been given a well deserved promotion by the provincial of the order, who has transferred her to the management of the House of Providence hospital and infant asylum at Detroit, one of the largest institutions under the care of the order, it embracing big general hospital. a maternity hospital and an infant asylum. Sister Laura has al- ways displayed executive ability of a high order and this last promotion gives it due Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
eAsToN KETcHAM MISSING.
Son of Prominent Banker of Pough-
 keepsie Disappeared Monday.

Ketcham of Wassaic. N. Y., son of Colonel Ketcham. a prominent banker Of POughkeepsie. \. Y. disappeared from here Monday afternoon and had not been located ton ght. although his relatives here and in New York and tine local authorities have been search ing necessarily for him. keacham is f5 years old. He has been suffering from a nervous trouble for the past five months. He came tO this city with his wife two weeks ago to visit F. T.. Trucker. and last Monday left the house 'sp go Go 6 barber shop He has not Been seen since.
 Ketchnm disappeared from his home in Wassaic. N. N.. recently. but was found hr relatives fin Fishkill after Q long search.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
OBITUARY.
Commander Robert Plstt, U. s. N., Re
 tired.

Washington Dec. 7-COmmander Robert Platt. U. $. N., retired died at his home here late today following an attack of cerebraI enboli sm with which he was stricken three weeks ago.
 Commander Platt was rendered part .v unconscious by the attack and was not able to control his speech. The commander recently returned here from Wrig1tsvilis Beach. N. C. where he had been spending his summers. He was born at Southport. N. C., and was Ts years of age.
 Entering the navy in the volunteer navy March !. 1863. as g lieutenant. Commander Platt after one months service performed conspicuous service. pr his skill. coOlness and intrepidity he was specially commended by Ad- friral DuPOut while serving upon the vessel which led the adniral's fleet into Charleston harbor. April l. 1863.
 Commander Platt was retired from the naval service in 1903.
 Funeral services will be held Friday and interment will be in the congress sionai cemetery here.
 Thomas Dudley Wells.
 Hartford. Dec. 7-Thomas Dudley Wells of the editorial staff of the IIartfori Times. died Of heart disease at the Hartford hospital tonight after an Illness that extended from last June. when he was operated upon for appendicitis. Complications set in af- ter the opera tion. but he seemed to inn prove end was taken 10 his home where he remained until a month ago. when he was attacked with a heart trouble. and returned to the hospital. where he remained until his death to- night.
 Mir Wells was bogn in Belmont. N. IT. May 9. 1862. and on his gradua tion from Wesleyan university in 1888 became a member of the staff of the Waterbury Republican and while in that city was a member Of it's board of education. From 1890 10 1900 he was editor of The Republican. going from there to the Hartford Post where h. was an editorial writer until 1904. when he went 10 the Hartford Times in a similar capacity a position that he held at the time of his death
 In 1895 he was appointed mem her or the board Of prison directors by Gov. O. Vincent Coffin and a mem Ior of the board of pardons in 1901. From 1909 to 1905 he was secretary of the state commission on state re- f0rmatOries. He was also member of the American Prison association. He leaves a brother and sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Seceders from Junior O. U. A. M. Sign
 Articles of Federation,

Washington, Dec. 7.-Delegates rep resenting the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, state councils of New York, New Jersey, Virginia and the District Of Columbia, which have withdrawn from the national council, today signed articles of federation at a conference in this city and elected off cers. The twenty eight delegates rep resented about 175.000 members or ap- proximately one third of the total mem bership of the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
NO FAVORS SHOWN TO
 CATTLE BARONS IN JAIL U. S. District Attorney Denies Pulp
 lished Statements.

Omaha, Dec. 7-Published statements of alleged favors shown the Nebraska cattle baronS," now serving six months sentence in the county jail at Hastings, Neb., for violations of the federal land laws, are without founda- ton, according to the report of U. $. District Attorney Howell of Omaha, and J. +. Fishman. special examiner. who visited the jail yesterday under orders from Attorney General Wick ersham. The prisoners, w. G. Com stocy, Bartlett Richards, AcQuilla Triplett and J. P. Jameson, are all wealthy stockmen of western Nebras- ka.
 MT. Howell today declared that in every particular the cattle men re- ceived the same treatment and ate the same food given other prisoners in the Hastings jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
FUGITIVE HALL SURRENDERS,
 LoNGED TO SEE HIS BABY
Back 70 New York and Prison-StoIe
 S44,6o0.

New York. Dec. Tt was a long iug to hold in his arms his baby hich he had never had seen that brought Walter A. Hall. a defaulting bank teller. back to New York and prison. He surrendered himself to- day and confessed to the theft of S44,- 500 from the Herald Square branch of the Greenwich bank.
 Hall. who is only A years old, fled from New York last July and wan dered about Canada, he said. betting on horse races. But he could not fore get his young wife. When he heard that the baby had arrived his long, ing Co see the child made his exile misery. He sent $500 to his wife, which she turned oytr to the bank. Later he sad he sent Si,000 to her. out she told the police today that she never received the money. When he could resist no longer the impulse to return to see his baby, he came back Co New York.
 Hall surrendered s15.900, which. he Eaid. was all he had left of the money he had taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
STREET CARS WRECKED
 BY TORONTO MOB.
Protest Against Introduction of Pay as
 You Enter Cars.

Toronto, Dec. "A riot, remarkable for it's spontaniety and fierceness while it lasted. resulted tonight in the injury Of eighteen men. the complete wreck ing of eleven strete cars and the shat tering of the windows in over a hun dred more. For two hours a mob of several thousand surged back and forth on the principal business thor oUhhfares, demolishing every street car that came within reach ond completely tying up traffic.
 The disorderly scenes followed a mass meeting held ct Massey hall, call . ed to protest against the introduction of pay IS you enter cars by the To- ronto Street Railway company.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
stoddard Sues Burr Peek

Ex-Judge Henry Stoddard of New Haven has brought suit for S100 dam ages against Burr Peck and property owned by the defendant on High street has been attached. The plaintiff claims that during September and October the defendant trespassed on the land of plaintiff in Woodbridge for the pllr- pose of securing apples and chestnuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Shot at Former Boarding Mistress,
 Then Committed Suicide.

Grand Rapids Mich, Dec. 7.-James Budd, fl years old, a former resident of Springfield. Ohio, shot at Mrs. Bert Doyle. at whose he formerly boarded and then shot himself in the head this afternoon He died instantlq. Mrs. Doyle was not hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Defense Opens Today.
NEW FAIR GROUNDS.
Woicott Agricultural Society Pur- chases Land on Which to Hold It's Annual Exhibitions

The Wolcott agricultural society is to hold it's annual fairs in a new place hereafter, the sale of the tract of land, 30 acres in all, by Charles S. Futile, conservator of Harriet J, Hall to the agricultural society. and of another piece of property, q acres. to Gustave Cornelis, having been ap- proved by Judge Byrne The land is located in Woodtick and the assocja- tion paid $1,S42 for it's property, while MT. Cronelis paid s2.100.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Run1or Of Suicide of Count Roni de
 Castellane.

Paris, Dec. "A rumor was current here tonight that a Frenchman we'll known in aristocratic and political circles had committed suicide The report associated the tragedy with the name of Count Boni de Castellane, but no reasons for this Wtre forthcoming and no confirmation whatever could be obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Left Nothing
 To Relatives
MOST OF THE ESTATE WILL GO
 TO THE CHURCH.
MARY BAKER EDDY's WILL
Not to Be Read Today, as 1t Contains Absolutely Nothing of Interest to the Family.

Boston. Dec. That Mrs. Mary Baker Glover Eddy, head of the Chris tian Science church, who died Sat- urday night, left none of her estate, estimated to be valued at nearly two million dollars. to relatives, was gath cred from remark made tonight by Judge C.. P. Smith, first reader of the mother church, who said:
 Mrs. Eddy's will is not to be read tomorrow, as it contains absolutely nothing which would be of interest to any of the members of her family
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08

Athens, Dec. 7.-An inspector of an- tiquities, Vizandinos, who was being examined today, charged with selling diplomas of the University of Athens, committed suicide in the court room A bullet from his revolver also badly wounded the magistrate.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
5ALLINGER-PINCH
 INQUIRY COMMITTEE REPORT
To Coneress-5aIinger Exonerated by
 Majority of the Committee.

Washington, Dec. 7.-The Ballinger- Pinchot Investigating committee, after eleven months of work, made it's final report to both houses of congress to- day. In the opinion of seven repubi- can members. a majority of the com mittee. Secretary Ballinger honestly and faithfully performed the duties of his high office with an eye single to the public interest"
 Tn the opinion of the four democrats Mir BalIinger "has not been true to the trust reposed in him as secretary Of the interior and should be requested bN the proper authorities to resign his office"
 officials of the interior department declined to make any comment.
 T have no comment to make on the report of the committee" said Secre- tary Ballinger when asked in regard to the findings.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Refused to Take
 Cars from Barns
TROUBLE SEEMS TO BE OVER
 DISCHARGE OF SIX MEN.
TROLLEY WIRES CUT
Tie Found Across the RaiIs-Strike of ticut Valley Street Railway Go.

Northampton, Mass, Dec. 7.-All the conductors and motormen employed by the Connecticut Valley Street Rail- way com pany, which operates lines be- tween here and Greenfield and through Hadley to Amherst, went on strike to. night. When the cars came to the barns at o'clock the men refused to take them out again and the lines are tied up.
 Wires Cut, Distractions on Tracks.
 4 short time after the strike was
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Sons Of St. George Celebrate Anniver-
 SarN.

The members of Lord Nelson lodge, Sons of St George of Ansonia, gath cred in large numbers, Saturday eve ming, in I. o. 0. F. hall, to answer the roll call, and assist in the celebration of the twenty anniversary of the lodge Grand officers were pres ent from Torr1ngton, New Haven and Bridgeport, and they were all very much pleased with the work of the degree team on one candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Formally Elected to Succeed U. s
 Senator McEnery.

Louisiana isGi r'Hg5si legislature m met today in joint session and formally elected Judge J. R. Thornton of Rapides Parish United States senator to sue ceed the late Senator McEnery. Sena- tor Thornton will leave for Washing ton within few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Suicide Past Carried Out.

Clean. N. Y, Dec. 7.--As the result of what is believed to have been a suicide pact. David VI. Young, 30 years old, and Mrs. Julia Lewis. 25 years old. and wife of Laurel Lewis, died in a room here today from gas poison- ing. They had removed the gas hose from a stove and let the full pressure of gas flow into the room.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Speaker Said Greenwich Was Corrupt
 as Any City in This Country.

New Britain, Conn, Dec. I'm an address here tonight Lincoln Steffens stated that the cities of the state were as corrupt as others of the country. Exception was taken to this remark and MT Steffens stated that Green wich was as corrupt as any city in the United States. Reference was also made to the use of money in securing political office.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Governor Elect Baldwin Entertained at
 Dinner.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Dec. 7.-Gover- nor-elect Simeon +. Baldwin and four teen democratic state senators who assembly were entertained at dinner tonight by Senator-elect Archibald NIcNefl. Jr., at the home of his father. It was stated after the dinner that nothing of a political nature had been discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08

It has been decided to establish wire less telegraph apparatus at MoSpo, Hangmunto and Sochongto, Korea, as well as on board the customs cruiser Kwangche, to report all accidents hap pening in the waters. besides carrying on the business of the custom house.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Population of Texas s,se6,542.

Washington Dec. 7.-The population of the state of Texas is 3,S96.5 .542, ac- cording to statistics of the thirteenth census issued tonight by the census bureau. This is an increase of S47,Ss2 or PTS per cent. over 3.04S,710 in 1900. The increase from 1890 to 1900, S1s.1s7. or 36.4 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Nominated as Rear Admiral.

Washington, Dec 7.-Capt. Albert Mertz today was nominated by the president as a rear admiral. Captain Mertz is 9 native of Wisconsin and succeeds Rear Admiral John B. Milton, who was placed on the retired list Oct. 20. Captain Mertz is commandant of the naval stations at Cavite and Olon- gapo, Philippine Islands.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Back From a Perilous Journey

through the Widest jungIes Of South America, inhabited only by savages reputed to be cannibals and infested with dangerous reptiles and wild an inals, Major P. N. Fawcett reached New York Tuesday and sailed for England yesterday to submit report of his expedition to the Royal Geo. graphic society Major Fawcett is the first white man to explore to it's source the river Heath. The mem bers of several previous expeditions which attempted it were killed by the saNages.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-08
Found Frozen to Death.

Monticello, N. Y., Dec. 7.-Medford Taylor was found frozen to death near his home at Callicoon, Sullivan county yesterday by a searching party. He was last seen alive Tuesday morning, when he left home in a binding snow storm, and it is supposed he lost his