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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03

biographies, not only to mention those that are married, but to specify that they have children. The mayor him- self has seven children.
 The Appointments.
 The list of appointmen3 with part of the comment. follows:
 Corporation Counsel salary $15,000, Archibald R. Watson, about 40 years old, married, democrat. "Is an editor of Bench and Bar. The new mayor ia also an editor of the new edition of that work. Has high standing at the bar. Is a member of the Southern so- ciety of New York"
 City Chamberlain, salary S12.000s Charles H. Hyde, 40 years old, mar ried. and g. democrat. "He was brought up in the law office of the new mayor from boyhood and afterwards became his law partner. Mir Gaynor had particularly able set of young men aa his associates at the bar'
 Commissioner of Docks, Calvin Tom kins, salary $7,bO0. married. a demo- crat. A graduate of the scientific de- partment of Cornell. An authority o1 the physical development of the poor of New York.
 Commissioner of Charities, salary $7500, Michael J. Drummond. mar iron manutacturer, a chairman of tho executive committee of the Emigrant Industrial Savings bank "and a cul- tivated gentleman with a fine library"
 
 Electricity, Henry s. Thompson, sal- ary $7500 single, a democrat. Formed the Thompson -Starrett company. ana lis one of the finest business men in the country"
 With him is appointed Prof. Edward Bemis as first deputy, salary $5,00O, who was formerly at the head of the water department of Cleveland Ohios which it is conceded he has made the model water department of the coun- try"
 Fire Commissioner, salary S7,50O, Rhinelander Waldo. 33 years old, poi- itics not given. "a bachelor and great catch, for he is rich. He is a young man of great energy. The new mayor is very fond of him and haa been heard to predict big future fon him"
 Commissioner of Bridges. salary s7,- 500 Kingsley Martin 32 years old, a democrat. Tn the days when the mayor was doing reform work MT. Mastin was one of his staunchest sup- s.9rters."
 Park Commissioner. salary S7.OOO. Thomas ]. Higgins 45 years old, mar rfed democrat and now m ember of the board of education.
 Tax commissioners to Be Appointed.
 The seven tax commissioners, the statement concludes Twill be appoint ed in a day or two. The appOintees will be all high class men who will banish graft and favoritism from the department The three members of the board of assessors will also be ap- pointed in a few days.
 Dissatisfied with Some Conditions.
 "It is known that the mayor is dis- satisfied with conditions in the civil service commission. The police. street cleaning and health departments arc to be dealt with hereafter. It is not believed that any of the tncumbents will be retained permanently. The mayor has encountered great dincuity in finding men particularly fitted for these offices"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. .John B. sehoeffeI.

Boston, Jan. 2.-Agnes Booth. the famous actress of two decades or more ago, wife of John B. Schoeffel, manager of the Fremont theater, Boston, died at her home in Brookline today, aged 63 years. She had been sick for nearly 8 year of heart trouble.
 Born in Sydney, Australia, Mary Ag- nes Land RooISes made her debut as dancer when a, child. She made her first appearance in New York in 1S56 and soon after became leading lady with Edwin Forrest. She starred also with other prominent actors of her day and won laurels in various countries
 She was three times married, her first husband, Harry Perry, an Amer ican actor. dying in 1863; Junius Booth, her second husband. dying in 1883. She was married to John B. Schoeffel in 1885.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
CONGRESS AGAIN IN SESSION. Business Begins in Earnest This Week
 The Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 2-Congress will begin business in earnest this week. the Christmas holidays being behind it and the preliminary snte-holiday plans complete.
 The senate Is not so forward with it's work as is the house. and the former body may experience difficulty in find ing something to do during the first few days of it's sitting. But the house calendar Is already well filled and as soon as the formalities permit, that body will reconvene at 12 o'clock Tues day, but the immediate announcement of the recent death of Senator McLau- rim of Mis- siSsippi will result in ad- journment of both for the day, out of respect to his memory.
 Wednesday will be calendar day in the house and that body again will take up the Mann bill for the reorganization of the government of the Panama canal zone. It is believed that this measure will be disposed of in one days time, and with it out of the way the house will attack the appropriation bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
OPEN HOUSE CLUB.
Big Attendance on New Years Day
 Refreshments and Stunts.

An attendance of something over 200 at the Open House rooms was recorded on New Years afternoon when the friends of members were welcomed from to s o'clock Sandwiches and coffee were served under direction of the entertainment committee, and a delightful time was given all visitors feature of the afternoon was a num- Der of recitations finely given by Jo- seph c. Davis.
 In the evening the members were at the rooms in large numbers and a nnu- sical evening was enjoyed, Dr. Clar- ence B. Capron presiding at the pi- anO. Everyo one present was called up- on to do a stunt" When the club closed up for the night. the members did a short parade through the streets before dispersing with New Years wishes to all in the line.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
CURIOUS CROWD ASSEMBLED.
Funeral of Ray Lamphere, Who Burn
 ed the Gunness Home.

Lapcrte, Ind. Jan "A great crowd assembled about the Lamphere home today to attend the funeral of Ray Lamphere. who burned the home of Mrs. Belle Guinness, near Laporte i'm April, 1908. and incinerated the owner of the murder farm" and her children. Lamphere died last week in Michigan City prison, where he was serving a sentence for arson. Friends of the Lampheres prevented morbidly curious persons from pressing into the house. Country people for miles around drove to the cemetery at RossbuFg. where Lamphere was buried. His confession. made to a preacher while he )Lam- phere) was in jail awaiting trial. has never been made public, though the preacher says that it contains infor- mation of interest concerning Mrs. Gunness' staying ten or more persons for money.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
NORWICH TEAM WON
 AT WESTERLY
Took All the Honors Both as to Single and Total Scorefs-Return Match to Be Shot.

There was an interesting rifle match at Westerly on Saturday evening be- tween the four first officers of the two local companies and Westerly officers with the result that the local team of four won both single and total hon ors. Lieutenant Coleman made an ex- cellent start and secured honors on the standing range by getting 4S, very good score, but fell down on the score at the prone range. where he made three clears, and where Captain Hagberg was high, getting 49. and making the best total, 90, Lieutenant Nichols being second, getting fl on both ranges. The best Westerly score was so. The local team won on totals by 19 points. being IS points ahead on the standing range and on the prone The bu1lSeyes on both targets used were only 1 3-S inches in diameter. A return match is to be shot here at the armory as soon as possible. The scores follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
SODALITY WILL OBSERVE
 ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK.
Will Have Whist, Banquet and Dance at the Wauregan House-Whist and Pool \Tourneys.

The St Joseph Sodalfty and Literary association will observe its thirtieth anniversary on Tuesday evening, hay ing a whist, banquet and dance at the Wauregan house. The plans are in the hands of the following officers: Presi- dent M. J. Buckley, Vice President Will liam Harrington, Financial Secretary Thaddeus Leahy, Recording Secretary Charles c. McNamara, Treasurer John R. Tarrant.
 A pool tournament has been started in the association. seven teams having entered. Each team is to play two games with all the others, the games to be of 100 points each Thus. far Harrington and Caples have been beaten by Boylan and Casey, 100 to 52. while Boylan and Casey were beaten by Leahy and Mullen, 100 to S4. The teams entered are as follows: w. liar rington and P. Caples, J. Riordan and James Dunn, Dr. Casey and J. Boylan, E. T. Roland and M. Cronin, D. J. Null len and T. Lea1y, H. Buckley and Will liam Leahy, J. Coughlin and J. Sheri- dan.
 In the whist tourney the standing of the teams is as follows, no one having no
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Charged With Having Caused Death
 of His Father.

New Haven, Jan. 2.-John Holton of I'll Congress avenue was held by the coroner under S2,500 bonds today charged with having caused the death of his father, Christopher Holton, at the latter's home. Saturday night The son visited his fathers home, 303 Ce- dar street, Saturday night, and dur quarrel, a fight following. The father was found later lying on the floor dead, with marks and bruises on his body which led the coroner to issue a warrant for John Holton. The cor oner's inquest has not been finished and will probably be concluded tomor-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Valuable Pictures Found Stored in a
 Easement.

St Louis. Jan. 2.-ArchpIshop J. T. Glennon, who recently celebrated his silver jubilee, learned today that seV- eral boxes sent him during the cele- bration contained pictures valued at approximately $25,000. The pictures, IA in all. are copies of Tissols Bible Studies of New Testament Characters, and were presented by Herman c. G. Luyties a millionaire chemist. The Old Testament pictures in the same se- ries were recently purchased by Jacob H. Schiff of New York for S32, ,000 and presented to the Astor library. The boxes had been stored in the basement of the archepiscopal residence without being opened.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Found Dead
 In Factory Loft
THERE WERE NO MARKS OF vIo-
 LENcE ON THE BODY.
WELL-T0-D0 NEW YORK MAN,
Morris Nathanson, Real Estate Hold CT and Clothing Manufacturer, Had Been Dead for Hours.

New York, Jan 2.-Morris Nathan son, weu-to-do, middle aged real es- tate holder and clothing manufactures was found dead today in the loft of his factory, bound hand and foot to a chair with half inch ropes. He had been dead for hours and the big vacant loft was filled with escaping gas from a broken pipe just above his head. There were marks Of violence on the body.
 Wife Reported His Absence.
 Nathanson failed to return home last night and, when midnight came, his wife, thoroughly alarmed, reported his absence to the police. A search was instituted this morning. Mrs. Ma thanson. called up her husbands part ner, Isaac H. Gold, and he and his wife and Mrs. Nathanson all went to the factory. Gold, the only person ex- loft, opened the door. A rush of gas met him, but before he had time to close the door again Mrs. Nathanson saw her husband dead in the chair. She shrfeked and fell in a faint across the threshold.
 Corpse Tightly Bound.
 Minute examination of the loft show ed that the body had been thrice wound with half inch rope under the arms and bound to the back of the chair. Both legs were fastened to the legs of the chair The right hand was
 
 two twists and SO firmly knotted to an arm Of the chair that the coroner said he could not believe that a man with only one free hand could have tied the knots- The hands and rope were both stained red with some substance, but not blood The chair had been backed up against pillar and the loose ends of the knot that bound the body to the frame had been knotted again behind the pillar. Thus the body was bound to the chair and the chair bound to the pillar.
 Pockets Turned Inside Out.
 On the floor were a few loose coins. There was no money in the pockets one of which had been turned inside out. and Nathanson's key to the loft was also missing. His desk, which ad- joined his partners, was opened and filtered with torn and crumpled papers in the widest confusion.
 Woman's Fur-Lined Glove Found.
 On a sample table was a woman's turned se inside side s out. The The d safe vns was locked. Near it lay Nathanson's hat and above it the gas lamp had been broken. -
 No Reason t ts sc5ssn.i. Suicide. .
 Nathanson, so far as is known, had no reason to commit suicide. He was 49 years old and in the best of health and spirits. His business was solvent, he had ample outside resources and he lived happily with his wife and daugh- ter. Two sons, Benjamin and John, are in business at Fayetteville, Tenn.
 Partner Detained by Police. Puzzled, the police detained Gold, the partner, on the strength of what the police say is a disagreement be- tween his own story of his movements last night and that told by his wife. l However, before the coroner. Gold was SO frank in his statements that he was released in S1,e00 bail. The loft where the body was found l s in Warren street, in the downtown 1 obbing district.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John Damon.

The death of Mrs. John Damon, which occurred at her home in Wash ternoon, came as a great surprise to her many friends. She had not been in good health for some time, but she bore her suffering with great bravery and kept her troubles to herself. The end came very unexpectedly but peace full.
 Mrs. Damon was born in this city, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Hubbard, her maiden name being Nelly Hubbard. All her life has been spent in Norwich, where she had a wide ac- quaintance. She was a member of Christ Episcopal church. to which she was greatly devoted and lived a true Christian life. She married John Damon Oct. 10, 1900, the ceremony be- ing performed by Rev. J. Eldred Brown at Christ Episcopal church.
 Besides her husband, who is a broker in Boston she leaves a sister Mrs. liam A. Slater and Charles L. Hubbard are cousins of the deceased
 Anson A. Maynard.
 As the result of an apopIectic shock which she suffered last week at the Baclzus hospital Anson A. Maynard o'clock. which will be learned by his many friends with sincere regret.
 MT. Maynard was born in Ledyard June IS, 1S44. the son of H. and Flu 1IlC0 dyuStIQ f16 later llVGQ ID Franklin, where he married Miss Ella Sweet, daughter of Dr. Stephen Sweet. They came to this city to live and where they afterwards made their home, living for many years on the West Side but afterwaTd at the Falls until Mrs. Maynard's death a few wears ago.
 MT. Maynard was a fireman on the Norwich line boats, including the City of Norwich, for some time until the boats stopped coming to this city, after which he was for many years night watchman for the Central Vermont road here and also employed in the freight office. For the past several years he has been an employe at the Yantic cemetery during the summer and night fireman at the Backus hos pital during the winter.
 He was a man of quiet rdisposition, possessing a kind and sympathetic na- ture, and was highly esteemed by his many friends. He was a faithful en- ploye and took pride in his work. Since his wife's death he has boarded with l his brother. and of late has. been Iiv- ing with his niece in Greeneville.
 He is survived by one brother, Ezra | of Washington .;treetan two ! sisters. Mrs. Helen Webler of New York | and Mrs. Byron Watson of Franklin. | He also leaves two nieces, Mrs. Will ! liam I4oomis of Greeneville and Mrs Rockwell Race. and one nephew, Ezra | Maynard of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
NIGHT RIDER WITNESS SHOT
 AND KILLED FROM AMBUSH.
Was to Have Been Called in Case Set
 for This Month.

Mobile, Jan 2.-James Middleton, a farmer and principal witness in a night rider case set for trial in the federal court this month, was shot and killed from ambush near his home in Bald win county last night
 Citizens today aided the sheriff in a futile attempt to capture the assassin. The case in which Middleton was to be witness was against six prominent men said to have killed sheep belong ing to A. Comstock-
 Comstock was visited one night by small band of masked men. who called at his house and told him to leave the community or he would be killed h. stead Com stock reported the visit to the federal authorities. Middleton, ac- cording to the federal district attor- ney, identified the alleged night riders.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Striking shirtwaist Makers Hold sun-
 day Mass Meeting.

Philadelphia, Jan. -ShirtwaIst makers Of this city who are striking for recognition of their union held a large and enthusiastic mass meeting phy, president of the Central Labor union. who presided. announced that a special meeting of his organization would be held next Thursday Co pro- vide for financial support for the striS- CTS. John Mitchell sent a sympathetic telegram,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
RIOT IN HAVANA.
Over Refusal of Hotel to Serve Drinks
 to Negro Congressmen.

Havana, Jan. 2.-Two negro con- gressmen entered the bar at the Plaza hotel tonight This is distinctiveIy an American house and they were refused drinks. They went away immediately but returned with a crowd of several hundred negroes. A riot ensued. which was only quelled by a strong force of police after fight between the Amer jeans and the negroes. in which seV- eral were injured. Two Americans were arrested. It is thought that the riot was concerted plan on the part of the negroes to give expression to the anti-American sentiment in Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Public Charities of Norwich.

Before the Mems class at Broadway Congregational church on Sunday Clarence D. Boynton gave a talk on The Public Charities of Norwich. Com pairing these with New Haven. fe f1g- ured that the amount spent in public charities Of the town of Norwich in the past year was S5 cents per capita of population. while 1t was only cents per capita in New Haven.
 A large amount of interest and dis cussion was brought up by MT Boyn- tons talk and 1t is likely that there will be . request to have 1t repeated
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
FOUR LIVES WERE LOST
 IN TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE.
Man Jumped from Fourth Story Win
 dow-BeIieved to Be Incendiary.

New York, Jan. -Four lives were lost and three persons received serious hurts in a tenement house fire in Jer- sey City early this morning. The dead are: Anthony Pasquerale, Mrs. Jennie Pasquerale. his wife, and their six months old child, Annie, and Berna- dina West an infant
 Pasquerale jumped from a. fourth story window and died shortly after ward of his injuries. Mrs. Pasqueraie was found in her apartment, burned to a crisp, her arms entwined about the baby. The West child was rescued by fremen, but had inhaled flame and suc- cumbed. Those injured are suffering mostly from burns. All will probably recover.
 The fire is believed to have been or incendiary origin.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
New Haven Road Employees Retired
 on Pensions.

New Haven. Jan. 2-It was announc- ed by the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad officials today that three of the old employees of the road had been retired on pensions To of the men are residents of this city. Hiram H. Fox an engineer, and George Eaton a conductor. The third man is Robert Mason. a conductor of Springfield, Mass. Conductor Eaton was in charge of the "Grays" special at the time of It's wreck near Water bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Westerly Offcers.
H. E. ANDERSON CALLED
 TO STERLING HILL CHURCH
Not Vet Decided Whether He Will Ac- cept or Not-Has Preached There Three Times.

Henry D. Anderson of this city filled the pulpit on Sunday at the Sterling Hill Baptist church and after the ser vice received unanimous call from the church to become it's pastor Mr. Anderson said Sunday evening that he had not yet decided whether to accept the call or not. This is the third time he has preached for the church The church has a membership of about 100 and has been without a pastor for three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Ohio River lee eoroe Started.

GziIipolis. O. Jan 2-Moderating weather today started the ice gorge in the Ohio river. The steamer Lucille K1owiand was cought in an immense fee Jam just below GaiIipoliS where she rcsE lies in a bad position The crew vas taken or in safety Heavy gorges tn the Great Kanawha river are still piilng up and a vast amount of prop crty ts ieopardized-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
EARTHQUAKES REGISTERED. One in Yucstan, No Damage-other in
 the Pacific Ocean.

Mexico City. Jan. 2.-AIthough two earthquakes were registered by the seismograph at the Tacubaya observ- atory yesterday morning. followed by reports that the shocks were severe, Yucatan telegrams today say that no damage resulted Officers of the ob- servatory calculated that the shocks were from widely different centers, the first being, they compute, at least 4,o0O miles from Mexico and probably in the Pacific ocean, The second much lighter than the first, it is believed Is that which apparently centered in Quintana Roo Yucatan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Partner Detained by Police.
DR. COOKS HACKER TO OUTFIT
 ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION
Wishes to Verify the Existenos of
 "Bradiey Land"

New York. Jan. 2.-John R. Bradley, Dr. Frederick A. Cooks packer, has sent a telegram from Atlanta, Ga, in which he says that he intends to outfit another expedition to the Arctic. It is believed that he wishes to verify the existence of Bradley Land" which Dr. Cook reported he had found.
 The telegram reads:
 CT have written Captain Sverdrup regarding an expedition to explore po- lar sea north of sCrocker Land"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Trolley car RaI.ed From Naua..usk

Seymour Conn, Jan. 2.-The trolley car which ran over the bank Into the river here last Sunday, causing the death of the conductor and motorman, was pulled out of the river today. The front vestibule of the car was foul1N to be badly smashed and the car will be taken to Waterbury for ropaira.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Presented Basket of Flowers.

The teachers and officers of the Ur1i- versalist Sunday school marked New Years day by presenting the superin- tendent, Edwin A. Tracy, q beautiful basket of flowers, artisticaliy arranged by Deduldig. MT. Tracy has been the beloved superintendent of the school for about Is years. With the basket was apocm written by Mrs. Geot ge A. Keppler, expressing god wishes for many more bright New Years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
R;. Eeur Train wre.k.d-

Nuncie, Ind Jan 2--The Big Four train No. IS. the knickerbocker Linn tied. was wrecked by striking a de- fective switch near Ansonsa. Ohio, late 1zsr night according to telephone ad- vices received here today from An soma The engineer and the fireman were fatally injured None of the pzaasnge<N Ras hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Played in Jewett Civ

The Academic orchestra, local mu- sical organization of five pieces, play ed for a dance in Jewett City on New Years night. The selections were favorite ones with the Jewett City people and they were invited to make another date there.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03

London, Jan. 2.-After January 10, when the writs will issue for the e1ec- tions, the peers will be debarred from taking further part in the campaign. They are showing feverish anxiety to utilize the remaining week to the best advantage. During the week peers will address 116 conservative meetings.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
Many Callers Entertained.

George A. Keppler observed his an- nual custom of keeping open house on New Years to his friends at his tailor ing rooms, the twenty or more callers, which was the record for theday. at testing to his popularity. Sandwiches and other refreshments were provided by the hospitable host.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-03
SShseHer's Terrific Experience
 Christmas Blizzard.

Vineyard Haven. Mass. Jan- A. Fearing ugly scars of a terrific ex- rs-ience in the Christmas blizzard, the schooner George P Hudson, with coal from Norfolk for Boston. arrived here today. Anxiety for the safety of the Hudson had been felt in Norfolk, al- though the steamer katahdin, which arrived in Boston Friday, reported having sighted the schooner Wednes- day of Five Fathom bank Hghtship. badly crippled but refusing assistance.