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Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

en tenement houses. occupied mainly by Polak dock laborers and their fam. lilies, and thousands poured Into tho streets, wailing and dragging theif battered belongings
 Women Praying in the Gutter.
 The streets were soon congested with furniture and other household articles seriously hampering the work of tho ffremen and anording easy loot for gangs of h0odlums. Men and women among the frightened foreigners plead ed with the police for protection. while several women knelt in the gutter to pray amid the tangled fire hose
 Only One Serious Accident.
 At II o'clock only one serious acci- dent had been reported. The victim was Spencer Babcock, a fireman. who was knocked unconscious by a live wire. As a. precaution. however all the available ambulances in the city were rushed to the scene The burn ing cork when it struck a human be- ing clung to the flesh and many were thus painfully hurt.
 Fire Burned Four Hours.
 The fire started shortly after o'clock and was not out until after midnight.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. GoIdie Gosnick.

At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the death of Mrs. Goldie Gosnick oc- cured in Preston, on Zion Hill, where she was visiting. She had been sick some time. She was 46 years of age. The remains were sent to New York on the boat train Wednesday evening by Funeral Director Gager. She is survived by her husband, who is a barber, and three sons. Theodore R. Carroll.
 At o'clock Wednesday morning the death of Theodore R. Carroll occurred at the home of his brother, Frank Car roll, No. r Peck street, after an illness of a number of months.
 Mir. Carroll was born in Norwich Oct 27, 1S46, the son of Joseph and Marilla Carroll. At the opening of the Civil he enlisted at the age of 15 as drummer boy in the Twelfth Connecti- cut volunteers, his father and two brothers also enlisting in the same regiment. He served throughout the war and was in all the battles of his regiment and received honorable dis charge after four years. Ia 1872 he married Ellen NJ. Purse of Stonington. who died a number of years ago. He was a brick mason by trade and had spent the greater part of his life in this city although for ten years or more he had lived in New London. He his death.
 He is survived by two daughters. Miss Marflla Carroll of this city and a daughter in Providence, and a brother, Frank Carroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
m'MAHoN STILL AHEAD.
Defeated, However, at Croquet by
 Hin1es-WhaIey is Second.

NcMahon. the only man in the OpeR House croquet tourney who had a per feet score. fell from his proud position on Wednesday by dropping a game to Hfmzs- He still keeps first place, however and second in line is C. H. WhaieS- who has been playing in pro- 1essionsI form and shows he has the u-akings of champion in him. Elm back disputes third place with John B0~ne-
 The games played Wednesday were thes5- w H. simpson won one from (olberE- Colbcrg won one from w H. Simpson. one from Emback: Drake won two from Avery; Hines won two from Drake one from McNfahon; Elm back won one from CoIberg: A. B. Simpson won two from Brooks: Me Nahon won one from Hines ErisWell won one from Brooks. Brooks won one from Friswell: Moii won two from Maynard one from Blackburn. Whalev won tHO from Embac ok Blackburn won one rom Mol; Avery won one from Maynard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
No Foundation for Alarming Rumors Put
 in Circulation Yesterday.
MR. GAYNOR STRONGER THAN EVER.
Said the Physicians Bulletin Issued 9.15 Last Night -Rumors in New York that the Reports from the Bedside Were Masking the Whole Truth Were Widely Current, Causing Much Anxiety.

had begun to- swell, indicating the de- velopment of dreaded blood poisoning; and from this 1t was reasoned that if the swelling increased, pressure on one of the blood vessels abraded by the passage of the bullet might induce a hemorrhage, with immediate fatal re- suits.
 All Met With Flat Denial.
 Secretary Adamson answered all these. statements which had found their way into print, with a fiat denial even discuss them. The absence of the customary noon bulletin was ex- plained by the fact that the mayor was sleeping at the time, and that it had not been thought worth while to risk making him to take his pulse
 There remains the fact that there has arisen a consciousness among and the sick room that the officials are toms and that at no time have they ventured on an assertion that the ma yor is out of danger, or any definite prognosis of his ultimate recovery.
 Able to East Milk Toast and Eggs.
 Counterbalancing the disquieting ru- mors, the mayor was able today to eat milk toast and eggs, the nearest ap-. proach to solid food since he was wounded The immediate members of his family still see him only for brief intervals and nobody else but the doc tors. Secretary Adamson and the nurses see him at all. City officials the sick room. When they left none would admit that there was foundation for the alarming rumors of the after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Speaker Cannon
 Is Doomed.
sTAuNcH SUPPORTERS NOW SEE
 HIS FINISH.
TAFT AND SHERMAN
For Three Hours Talk Over the Defeat of Roosevelt by New York State Re- publican comnittee.

Beverly. Mass, August 17.-For nearly three hours this afternoon Pres ident Taft and Vice-President Sher- man talked, over the defeat of Col. Roosevelt at the hands of the New York state republican committee yes terday and the selection of MT Shcr- man over MT. Roosevelt as temporary chairman of the Saratoga convention MT. sherman said he had no intention of withdrawing in favor of MT. Roose- welt and he treated lightly the stories that there might be fight to repudiate the action of the state committee in the convention
 straishtout RepubIiean Fight.
 The vice-president also talked with the president regarding the congress ional campaign. He wants the fight to be waged- along the old lines.
 "A straightout republican fight on ord of the party, including the tariff he put it.
 Taft to Point the Way in the Cam
 At Mir. Shermans solicitations Pres ident Taft agreed to point the way in the campaign by writing a letter which Is to be made a part of the campaign text book of the republican congressional committee.
 Speaker Cannon Must Go.
 While the fight apparently is to be directed along the lines of the past it can be stated authoritativeIy that the feature of the party reorganiza- ton plans which calls for the retire ment of Speaker Cannon will be strict ly adhered to. It is even said that Vice President Sherman one of the supporters the speaker ever had, has become reconciled to the fact that Mir Cannon must go. A state nent is being prepared in quarters close to the administration in which the attitude recently taken by MT. Cannon in public interviews will be deplored and in which it will be made plain that there is no thought on the part of many of his former supporters again to name MT Cannon.
 Stand the Speaker is Taking is De-
 pIored.
 Representative Nicholas Longworth y all of the recent conferences at the presidents home. was present at the with Mir Sherman to-day. Anthony of Kansas, 'ne of the-two so-called ssand-patters Il the Kansas delegation who sue .eeded in staying off defeat at the lands of the insurgents in the/recent primaries in that state also saw tho president. MT. Anthony supported Speaker Cannon, but he, too, said to- lay that he deplored the stand Mr Cannon is taking. MT. Anthony sail | hat Speaker Cannon had almost been orgotten as an issue in Kansas until 1 le came into the campaign and made | himself one
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED
 IN A PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Wealthy Farmer of Fairfield County
 Taken to Hospital.

Fairfield. Conn, Aug 17.--Miles F. Booth. one of the wea,thiest farmers of Fairfield county. was probably fatally injured in 9 peculiar accident today. The accident was caused by tha burst ing of an automobile tire. Mr. Booth was taking wagon load of pears from his farm to Bridgeport to market when an automobile running. alongside of him burst a tire. The noise fright ened his horse causing it to run away. MT. Booth was thrown out landing on his head against a rock beside tha road. causing a fracture of the skull at the base of the brain. He was rush ed to the Bridgeport hospital in an un- conscious condition where 1t is said his recovery is doubtful.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
MUNSEY RELIABILITY
 AUTOMOBILE TOURISTS
Reach New London After Run from
 West Point, N. Y.

New London, Conn, Aug. 1.-The Munsey reliability automobile touring party which left West Point. N. Y., this morning arrived here late today, coV- ering a distance of 167 miles for the days run. The first pilot car arrived here at 3.15. the second pilot car fol- lowing a few minutes later. The re- CT slowly. and 1t was after o'clock before all the twenty eight cars had arrived. Tn the days run good roads were encountered for the entire dis tance and the trip Was made without an accident. The tourists were all in bed before s o'clock tonight and will start on the run to Boston distance Of IT. miles. # half past , tomorrow morning. Today's run was part. of the trip from Philadelphia through New England and back to Washing ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
IMMEDIATE ANNEXATION
 OF KOREA BY JAPAN.
Negotiations at Seoul Will Probably Be Completed During Present Week.

Tokio, Aug. 1.-The long awaited annexation by Japan is about to be- come a reality, acording to special despatches from Seoul published today by the Tokio press.
 The despatches announced that the final negoti ations for the annexation were commenced yesterday by Lieu- tenant General Viscount Teraucf1i, the Japanese resident general in Korea. The resident general then outlined the conditions upon which Japan will sign the agreement for annexation.
 It is believed that the negotiations with the members of the Korean cabi- net will be concluded in two or three days and that an early conclusion of the act of annexation may be expected.
 The Hochi. Mainichi, Demopo and other papers are issuing extra editions with the Seoul despatch
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
DEATH OF cHILPs PRESIDENT.
 FLAGS AT HALF MAST
On All Government Buildings in Dls-
 tret of Columbia.

Washington, Aug. 17.--For three days the flags on all government buildings in the District of Columbia will fly at half mast as mark of respect 10 the late president of Chii. Pedro Montt who died at Bremen yesterday. This order went out tonight to the acting heads of the departments by direction of President Taft.
 The president also sent through the state department to Senor Elias Fer nandez Albano, vice president of Chill an expression of the sympathy of the American people with the Chilan nR- ton and his own condolences iu tho loss that country has sustained in the death of President Monft.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

New York. Aug. 17-EOffcially noth- ing but good news came from St Mary's hospital Hoboken, today and tonight concerning the condition of Mayor Gaynor- According to his phy- sicians this was his best day. since being shot in the neck by James J. Gallagher son Tuesday of last week. This statement was contained in bulletin, both positive and optimistic, 1sSeud at 9-15 o'clock tonight, instead Of at s-30 as heretofore: Best Day Patient Has Had Since He
 Has Been in Hospital. Today has been the best day the mayor has had since he received his injury, and this evening he is stronger than at any previous time.
 There is no foundation for the alarming rumors which have been in circulation If conditions continue a daily bulletins will be issued here after.
 "ARLITZ.
 "BREWER
 STEWART,
 'DOWD.
 PARRISH
 Disquieting Reports. But notwithstanding this view of the physicians reports from the hospital that the bulletins from the mayors bedside were masking the whole truth were widely current this afternoon and evening with considerable basis for crsdence beneath them
 The assertion was credited to Robert 4 sia rSon- the mayors secretary, that the mayors condition today was fully as serious as at any time since he was hot, eight days ago Other reports had it that the glands in the mayors neck
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
MontviiIe Woman Arrested.

At the request Of Constable Hickey. V ho has held a warrant for her arrest for some time Mrs Florence Johnson was arrested here by Policeman Hen derson on Wednesday afternoon One Of rhe charges on which she is wanted fl Is claimed. it theft. while the con stable stated that these were others. Atrs Johnson. il is said. has left her r1=ta1d. though she is but l9 years of HEfs She broke down and burst into 7Szr<<srlaiis going To police station She Efz-41t- The night There and NiH probably Ee fsE=n To Mont eiife toda E.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
NEW BEDFORD STRIKE RIOT.
Rocks and Stones Hurled at Strike
 breakers.

New Bedford. Mass, Aug 1.-Two hundred striking building laborers at tackled a number of strikebreakers at the Sharp mills today. and it was with difficulty that the police restored order. Rocks and stones were hurled at the strikebreakers and several of the lat ter were literally pulled off the mill property. No one was seriously hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
piseharasd bx Judae nro~n.

In the city court on Wednesday morning Judge Brown announced his decision in the case against Hyacinth Lessard. charged with perjury, and dis charged the accused. He stated that the only testimony was from the ac- cused, but had Bedard been brought in to testify and denied the prisoners statement. grounds for holding Les sard would have been established.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Ischl Austria, Aug. 17.-No less than seventy-four archdukes and arch, duchesses of the Austrian imperial house have arrived here personally to congratulate the venerable Emperor Franz Josef upon the occasion of his seth birthday tomorrow. Telegrams and letters bearing felicitations to Eu- ropes oldest monarch are pouring in from all parts of the world, all of his fellow rulers adding their congratuia-
 tions to those of his family and sub- jects.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Cut His Throat With Broken Bottle.

Suffield. Conn. Aug. E.-Standing on the porch roof of the home of John Drays by-Whom he is employed Thom- as Ahearn, late today attempted sui eide by cutting his throat with piece of glass from broken bottle. Al though. he cut several gashes they all escaped the veins A deputy sheriff climbed to the roof and arrested Ahearn. who will be tried in the morn ing for attempting to take his life and intOxicatfOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

The progress of Torreon has been unique in the annals of Mexico. At the present time it is active grow ing ommercial and manufacturing city and one of the greatest inland distributing points in the whole of the republic. being located almost In tho center of Northern Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Linemsn Struck by Trolley Car Will
 Lose Both Legs

Darien. Conn. Aug. IT, Peter Mar ron. a lineman employed by the Com necticut company, was run over by trolley car here late today and was taken to a Norwalk hospital in a seri- ous condition. He stepped from the rear of a car on siding in front Of a car on the main line, which knocked him down, the wheels running over both legs. which will probably have to be amputated.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Over poo. :.

rr< Tuesday an autoInobsl4 going Etflfough Franklin square ran over q yellow dog The aufo bounded and it struck the animal and it was thought the dogs life had been crushed out a s not <sp was heard, but the witnesses Eere zsronfshed to see the dog get up. sha<e sr<elf and run of as soon as the euto had got bF.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
cor. I'd camn p.rrv.

At 1.4O o'clock Wednesday morning Major John A. Hogberg and Second Lieut.. w. R. Denison left for Camp Perry. O.. fherc they will take part in the national shoot as members fof the Connecticut rine team.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
FIVE SOLDIERS REWARDED.
Get Certificates for Bravery at Time of
 Fort Monroe Explosion.

Washington. Aug. 17.-For courage displayed at the time of the explosion of big gun at the recent target prac- tice at Fort Monroe, Va, resulting in the death of eleven men, five soldiers were today awarded certificates of merit by the war departm They are: Private Charles G. Parks, Cook Winner H. Hawk. Private Fred Faulk- ner, Corporal William Bryan and Pri- vate D. c. WriRley. all of the Sixty ninth company Coast artillery
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

ports that 1000 persons are dead or missing. 1000 houses destroyed and 12o houses damaged by the floods in Japan. The loss to the rice crop is estimated at $4200,OO0
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Judge keister, at Chicago, declaring that all the veniremen had been app preached" in connection with the re- trial of Lee O'Neil Browne for bribinS 6 man to vote for Senator Lorinler has dismissed the entire panel of 72 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Brouoht to stste sHos.;t.l

Martin N olfe of this city was brough. !. to the Norwich state hospital on Wed nesday by keeper of the state prison. He was sent to prison for entering the home of |. F. Cosswell at night. His condition is not dangerous.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
A aha,.l of raath.

The only result so far of the guar rel between the Spaniah RovesnMont and the vatican has been that of giv- ing to Don Jaime s place in the lime light and enabling him to talk lika Teddy.--St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

The president has signed proclama- tions eliminating 1928 additional acres of land from the national forests of Colorado.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Brazil bought s5.7500Oo worth of firearms in 1909. against only q 500. COG worth in 1908 The America share only rose from $500. .0onS to $500 900. or $500. 900 out of the increase of s425e.coo. American revolvers lead in Venezuela. Automatic revolvers sell best in England. Belgium buys Amer icau makes.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
FUN ERALS.
Albert D. Geer.

On Wednesday afternoon at 2.f5 o'clock the funeral of Albert Davis Ger was held from St. James Episco- pal church in Poqueanuck, there being a large number in attendance, includ- ing relatives from Cleveland and Bing- and the choir of the church sang. There was a number of beautiful floral forms. The bearers were Henry IT. Gallup Frank w. Brewsetr. Charles D. Geer, Avery D. Wheeler and Isaac G.. Geer. Burial. was in the PoquetanuclS cemetery, where committal service was read Church & Allen had charge of the arrangements.
 The death of Mir. Geer occurred at Binghamton on Sunday. He was born in Poquetantick 6s years ago. the son of Captain Nathan Bellows Geer and Julia Davis Geer The elder Geer was very prominent in the affairs of Led yard and was active in the life of St. James church for years. The couple lived togther for so years.
 Albert Davis Geer lived on the homestead farm for a long time, and a number of years ago located in Binghamton and was successful trav- cling salesman. He married Alice c. Cook and she survives her husband. to- gether with a son, Harold NJ. Geer. There is also a brother, Thomas Hem ry Geer. who is one of the leaders in the business life of Cleveland, Ohio, and two sisters Mrs. John D. Brewster of Norwich and Miss Juliette Geer of Ledyard. Another sister. Mary A. Geer, died about two years ago.
 Mir Geer was member of St. James church in Poquetanuck. He was Of fine presence and possessed a kindly and had many friends among the people of Norwich and Led ward
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
The RooseveIt Pride.

With some show of pride Colonel Roosevelt declares that the anthracie coal miners treated him as a plain man."-New Orleans Times-Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Madrid. Aug 17.-The government today decided to forbid the Carlist re- arranged to be held throughout Cata- lonia Aug. 2s. The tone of the an nouncements of the. intended demon strations was such that disorders were feared.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
BootbIack Hurt in Fight Loses His Speech

New York, Aug. 17.-MichaeI Cen nare, a bootblack of Is years, struck on the head recently in a fight with another youngster, left the PreSbyteri- an hospital this evening. appar rently sound physically. but as speechless as the Sphinx Physicians are keeping him under observation and they hope eventually he will talk again
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
A comfortino Reflection,

The country is discovering that there are & lot of srafters in public office but by the same evidence the honest officials are still in tine majority.-Du- lurh News.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Machine -Wsiehs 300 Pounds.
Started Fire With Coal Oil, Woman
 Burned to Death

Fredericksburg Va, Aug. 17.-As the result of starting a fire with coal oil, Mrs. Mason Rodgers was burned today almost to a crisp. She died tonight. Her ten months old baby also was se- riously burned but may recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
PoIi rheatar Sim.

The electric theater sign in front of Polls thester has been taken down and on w sdnesday workmen erected c new one, This sign is higher than the old one and has the word Polls studded with electric lights
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
compensatiers of Wealth.

The news that Mir. Rockefeller is accustomed to get soaked in whiskey will not evoke so much comment when it is learned that he only bathes in it -Pittsburg Gazette
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Going to sharon sprinss.

Today Judge and Mrs. Lueius Brown and A1r. and Mrs. Carl Brown leave for sharon Springs. N. Y.. for two weeks visit. going by auto.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
RETURNS FROM CANADA.
Adelard Morin Re-enters Employ of
 Plaut Gladden. Co.

Adelard Morin. who recently left here for Montreal to enter the employ of large music house in that city. has re- turned to Norwich and re-eRtered the employ of the Plaut- Gladden. Go. Ills many friends are pleased at his return He will resume the same line of work he had previously been engaged in with the company
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Eighteenth Regiment Reunion.

The annual meeting of the Eigh- teenth Regfmental associa ton will be held at the Bucking ham Memorial to- day. and it is expected over 100 vet erans will be present. Attractive badges will be provided for the mem hers
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Gone to Bermuda.

John Album left on Wednesday for ten days trip toa the Bermuda Is- lands. He will have several days stay on the islands. besides a 45 hours sail each way.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Cab1ed Paragraphs

kiel Aug. 1.-The German torpedo boat $ 76 in a collision last night in Kiel bay rammed the torpedo boat $ 32 Both. the torpedo boats sank. The crews were saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

MT. Wnn. L. Risteau well-known auctioneer and former deputy sheriff of Baltimore city, is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Netioe to tha Iixina.

It is perfectly good form to die from the effects of the weather, but execrable taste to discuss it if you survive.-LoUsville Courier-JournaI.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Steamship Arrivals.

At Havre, Aug. Is: St Laurent, from New York.
 At Rotterdam. Aug. Is: Uranium. from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

A posse trailed two men suspected in connection with the murder of w L. Rice, the millionaire attorney of Cleve- land to a swamp 40 miles from that cify
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
can,t ee a Mother-in-Law.

Having already stated that Mir. Chin On. of Washington is not a con gressman, we now hasten to add that he is not a barber.-Washingto Her all
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

The first contracts for the construc- tion of the big Engle dam, in New Mexico, in connection with the Rio .Grande irriga ton project were let by the interior department
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
Condensed Telegrams

The weekly weather bulletin reports favoraple conditions prevailing in the corn growing belt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Col James Mann, chairmaan- of the Virginia commission to present, to France a bronze copy of the Hendon statue of Washington, arrived in Paris
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18
camnan.ation for tine Juaaed.

A dispatch from Quebec says pr. CrippenN has recovered his spirits. So we take it that the prison authorities there are, not squeamish on the tenn rera nca question
Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-18

Internal revenues for the present year will be increased bout SS 500. 900 because of the increased taxes on to- bacco and cigarettes.