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Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Escaped Lunatic
A Strikebreaker
TWo.FOoT CLUB FOUND HIDDEN
IN HIS TROUSERS LEG.
STRONG PRESSURE BROUGHT
To End the New York Express Strike
--chaufeurs and Cab Drivers Join
the Ranks of the Strikers.

New York, Nov 7.-Strong pressure
to end the express strike which has so
seriously hampered businefs was
Drought to bear late today oug the six
trans continental express companies
invilved by the Merchants association
of New York. Protesting that the po-
sition of the companies is unreason-
able and prevents settlement, the
association in letter demands that
they .recede from this attitude. This
action followed the sym pathetic strike
by two thousand chauffeurs and cab
drivers, to aid the express employees.
Negotiations Failed on One Point Only
Copies of the letter were sent to the
officers of the companies who have
been in charge of the strike situation,
every trustee and director of the cor
porations concerned The letter quotes
the statement of Mayor Gaynor that
the negotiations for a settlement 'fall-
ed on one point only. namely, the
companies would not acqufesce in the
request of the men that none of them
should be discharged for the reason
that he had joined the union
While talk of general strike was
heard freely today. the strike leaders
would give no intimation that such
action is contemplated for several
days at least.
Attacks on 1axicabs.
- Inc SLrlEG Oh cIldullcuIS
many of the employees hurrying to
headquarters to effect settlement, and
narly half of the men returned to
work before night. Attacks on taxi
cabs were frequent however.
Magistrate O'connor Indignant.
The question Of licenses for drivers
was brought to the fore today when
Francis w. Nagstadt, an escaped pa
tient from the Middletown state hos
pital of the insane, was arrested while
acting as a. strikebreaker. A two foot
club was found hidden in the leg OF
his trousers. When Magistrate O'Con-
nor, before whom Magstadt was a.
raigned, heard the circumstances he
expressed great indignation. And
this is the kinw of man we allow on
the streets as a guard" he exclaimed.
I'll hold you in $500 bail for general
sessions" The asylum authorities have
been notified of the mans arrest
Fears of serious trouble tomorrow,
when practically the entire police force
will be engaged in election duties,
We're allayed today by the announce
nlent of the companies that they will
not attempt to operate wagons.
The polls in all districts will be open
this morning at six O'clock and re-
| main open until five p. m. .
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
VOTE TO INSTRUCT COMMITTEE
TO CALL A STRIKE TODAY.
Action Of Members cf Philadelphia
Street Car Mems Union.

Philadelphia, Nov 1.-Menbers -of
the local street car mems union at q
mass meeting tonight voted to in
struct theSr executive committed TO
call a strike tomorrow unless the two
arbitrators who are considering the
construction of the agreement With the
PHILADELPHIA Ra pid Transit company
make a report at certain hour which
has not been made pubic.
Mass meetings o. the snen which be-
gan tonight will be continued during
the early hours tomorrow. At the first
meeting. according to reports when it
was was announced that the arbitrators
had not Yet agreed it was voted 10
strike. Organizer Pratt of the Anal
gamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway En- ployes persilad-
ed the men to reconsider their action
and delay the strike until the arbi-
traitors We're given another chance TO
agree. Subsequent meetings. it is be
lieved, will adopt the same resolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Miss Maude Inaersoli a Non Partisan
Watcher at New York Polls.

New York, Nov. Miss Maude In
gersoll, daughter of the late Robert
G. Ingersoll, will be one of the non
partisan watchers at the polls tomor-
row. She performs this service at
her own request and aligns herself
with the fifty or more woman s;lffra-
gists who, at the call OF the Equality
league of supporting women, have
offered themselves for the one elec-
ton duty women may perform. They
have been placed by the Republican
Volunteer Watchers association.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Outbid.

4 CLERGYMAN was much annoyed to
find that an old gentleman, accom-
panied by a boy, fell asleep on two
consecutive Sundays during the ser
mon, So after service on the second
week he told the boy. whom he rightly
guessed to be the old gentleman's
grandson, that he wished to speak to
hirnein the vestrv.
My boy asked the clergymsn,
when they-were closeted together
"who is that elderly gentleman wou
attend church WITH
Grandpa" was the reply.
Well said the clergyman, "if you
will only keep him awake during my
sermon I'll give you a. penny each
week"
The boy fell in with the arrange
ment, and for the next two weeks the
old gentleman listened attentiveiy to
the sermon. The third week. however.
found him soundly asleep. r., --sr .
The clergyman. Very angry. called
the boy 10 him aud said
Il am very angry with zy9n;4 your
grandpa was asleep again to-day.
Didn't 1 promise you penny weak
TO keep him awake ?" ~
"Yes." replied the boy. But gra nd
pa now gives sle TWO pence not to
disturb him. Spare Moments.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
FLIGHT MEET FOR HAVANA,
Curtiss, Mars and Ely May Join ir
Race to key West.

Hsvanan. Nov. 7.-Mr. Brice. man
sser for Glenn Curtiss, is here ma king
arrangements for an aviation meeting
in which Curtiss. Mars and Ely will
take part Among the proposed events
is flight from Havana to Key West
for prize of 5000. if revenue cut
ters can be obtained to patrol the
course.
The weather here at this time OF
the year is ideal for flying. The storm
season has en6ed and the winds are
steady and mild.
Flying machines have never been
seen in Cuba and the government is
enthusis site over the proposal to have
flights here
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
BOMB HITS DiRIGiaLE.
Speed of Graft Saves IL At Louisiana
State Fair,

Shreveport. La, Nov. IA dtrigi-
BILE balloon driven by Harry Ginter in
an exhibition flight, yesterday at the
state fair grounds. was struck by "a,
bomb hurled into the ali. from the
camp of the fireworks department of
the fair.
The bomb struck the Tram ework of
the airsbip at an altitude Of 100 feet
and tilted it dangerously, but the
speed of the craft saved it from the
concussion when the bomb exploded.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
ELECTION RETURNS TONIGHT.


The Bulletin has made corn
rlete arrangements TO obtain the
results of todsy's elections, and
will give them to the public on a
screen in front cf The Bulletin
office this evening.
The Bulletin has double Con-
necticut and full state service
wherever elections are held and
will have full reports as soon as
they are obtainable.
There will be no admission to
the editorial or composing rooms
OF The Bulletin, as it will be
busy night and all the room will
be needed for those employed
there.
The screen work will be COM
nenced early in the evening and
kept up as long as there is suffi-
cient public interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
THE OVER SEA FLIGHT
BY AEROPLANE
To Take Place Next Saturday from
Deck of Liner Pennsylvania.

New York, Nov. THE oversee
flight by aeroplane of J. 4. d. Nc
Curdy from the deck Of transatlantic
liner fifty miles out to Governors ISL
and in New York harbor has again
been changed Originally set for last
Saturday, it was postponed until Nov.
"a because of bad weather and is now
advanced to Nov. IL, next Saturday, to
take place from the deck of the Ham
burg-Anerican liner PENNSYLVANIA
which VIII sail at noon. AS in the
first announcement. McCurdy expects
to carry a bag Of mail
Glenn H. Chrtiss. for whom AfcCurdy
flies, says: Nothing but a gale will
prevent the flight, I have every con-
fidence that McQurdy will land the
United States mails on Governors
IsIard'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
NO CHANGE IN PREDICTIONS
BY CONNECTICUT LEADERS.
last Volieys Of Most Strenuous
Csnpsien Fired Last Night

New Haven. Conn. Nov. THE last
GN3$-.tp the. n,D=t. .setiVe campaign the
bs<f<-&fss goif-- throush sine thes last
slee-yn of Ero sEJ cleveland were Cred
fvs9ssctft and fli- calm lhat precedrs
GsE tie at rhs polls ser IN
FsaAf Appeal by the Candidates.
--.lzs>4x -sxs.lee1l'E Baldwin The demo
crat.r- Nominee Tor governor. spoke al
q wcEd rally IN his home city. New
Haven. snd Charles 4. Goodwin. the
ISS1;i. .ics u J ,ug gLifle.e. addressed u llare
'sf-sz,sfsrff1s4tf1fG. The latter also sent
q letter 1" Judge baldwin relative to
n. .pffer ~ .ludet' EaidN in To pay -
Firor-rtfrNafe share Of the cxpenscS Of
q covTs - inquiry into the alleged ttsc
Af h<1sA<y AZ the republican state con-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
SHOT HIMSELF IN A -....f.,....
BRIDGEPORT BOARDING HOUSE.
Well Dressed Man, Who Registered
as A. Gardner, With No Address.

Bridgeport, Nov IA well dressed
man about So years old. who signed
the register OF the boarding house at
116 Wall street as A. Gardner, with no
address given, suicide,l some time be-
tween Sunday and today by shooting
himself in the head with a revolver.
The body was found late today, after
a am7oermaid had made several un-
successful attempts 10 gain an ell
trance to the room earlier in the aft
ernoon His coat bore the marks of
Buclnel Brothers, INwrence, Mass,
and in his hat We're the initials A. Fl.
G.. the hat having the marks of a
Holyoke, Mass, firm. In a pocket was
found S35 in currency
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Evidence that Late w. r. Crerand
Mas of unsaund Mind.

New York Nov. 7.--As evidence that
the late William r. Crerand, publisher
of a trade journal. was of unsound
mind when he made his will, his sister,
Mrs Rose C. Findlay, offered the tes
tinony Of a trained nurse today that
her brother in his closing days con-
tinu3lly forgot what was truraps when
playing bridge whist and had a habit
against all the rules or turning back
through the played tricks to find what
cards were out. Crerand left about
$780, 900, of which the sister who COM
plains receives by his will only $500,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
SEASON OF GRAND OPERA
OPENS IN BOSTON
Three Notable Debuts-"Mefistofeie
Presented in Italian.

Boston, Nov. 7-Three notable de-
butts marked the opening of the sea-
son, of grand opera in the Boston op-
era house tonight, when "Mefistofele"
was presented in Italian.
Leon Sibiriakoff, Russian bass, and
Robert Lassalle, & French tenor made
their first appearance in America,
taking the parts of "Mefistofele," and
Faust" and Nine. Carmen Melis, as
Helen made her first appearance in
opera in Boston. Constantine Stofesco
was Wagner" Frances Aida Mar
gllerite" and Maria Claessens Pan
tilis," Ernesto Giaccone taking the
part of Nero" Mr. Contin conduct
ed The second season of grand opera
will continue twenty weeks, during
which time SO operas will be presented
in five languages.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
CRiPPEN'S EXECUTION PUT OFF.
Nov. % Fixed Upon in Order to Com
ply With Law Regarding Appeals.

London. Nov. Ut was officially
announced today that Dr. Hawley- H
Crippen,' convicted and sentenced to
death for the murder of his wife, Belle
Elmore, would not be executed to-
morrow, as originally arranged. for
the reason that the law provides that
two weeks must elapse between the
dismissal of an appeal and the carry
ing out of the sentence. November
23 has now been fixed upon as the
date for the execution. go -
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Plurality of 10000 the Final Estimate
of Republican Chairman.

Concord, n. H., Nov. 1.-'Robert P.
Bass for governor by 1000 TO 10000
plurality" was the final estimate to-
night of Chairman Edmund s. Cook
of the republican state committee. He
declared that the republicans would
easily re-elect Congressman Sultoway
and Frank d. Currier. Chairman John
r. jameson OF the democratic state
committee said that all indications
pointed to the election of the party
nominee for governor, Clarence f.
Carr. by q substantial ma jorfty
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Second Oldest AIumnus Of Dartmouth
CoIeqe Dead. ,-.

Boston, Nov. William. a. Stone,
aged SO years, the second oldest
alunnus of Dartmouth college and a
we'll known educator. died late today
at his home in Clfftondale. Mr.. Stone
was born in Cornish, N. FL, November
q, 1917. He taught in the Ohio high
schools and while at Akron, Ohio, met
and married cousin of Senator
Charles Sumner Miss Emily NJ. Sum
ner He leaves a widow, one son and
two daughters
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
ABSOLUTELY TRUE FISH STORY.
Eishteen-Inch ,Mackerel Jumped on
Deck of a Schooner.

Vineyard Haven. Mass, Nov. T.
IAN absolutely true fish story was
related by, Captain Lewis of tire
schooner Antoinette which put in here
today while en- route from Florene>.
n. j.. for Boston. Last night, when
fifteen miles southwest of Fire Isls
the Antoinette sailed through large
quantities of .mackerel schooling on top
of the water Ors of them, a hsr1
eighteen inches long according 10
Captein Lewis. jumped over the rail
and furnished all hands with break
fast Captain Lewis vouches for the
sst 0rS
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
CHARGES OF GRAFT
IN OHIO CAMPAIGN
Both Sides Mako Last Desperate Ef-
forts for Victory.

Cleveland. O., Nov. Each having
suffered partial defeat in the two last
state elections, the republican and
democratic parties tonight are making
their last desperate effort toward a
complete victory at the polls tomor-
row.
This year the campaign between
Gov. Judson Harmon and his repub-
lican opponent, Warren G. Harding,
the Marion editor. has been excep-
tionally bitter. Charges of graft have
been leveled at state officials and en-
p1oyes of each party.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
ALL ESTIMATES ONLY eUEssEs.
CLOSE FIGHT ON IN CHICAGO.
Elsewhere IN Eiineis bot Little Inter
est Has Been Shown.

S.liraeo. wy. The usual cessa-
sion OF hostiifties the nseht before the
Sssttis ss.ted 70 rnatsrisIizs ia Illinois
fcniert-the last night given TO can
dtdzers 30 impress their merits on
sfn-sbtfnR cpnsixueness%
EpCopt in Chicago, the interest
sb1wr has bean little. Only In g few
COUNTRY distr8cey was any real interest
shown Chicago has several close
Sgf1t~ on ana hsre tha 1cettlers feared
20 dow up the campaign.
Oas frodu0t Of the approach OF elee-
t'uz day vss the retirstY, ent Of extra,--
sxeH prcphesfes ny both parties and
Ersnov1efty1nen; at last that the
spnsn- iu general made all estimates
univ <us4sas.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS
CLAIM 1880 PLURALITY
CopSdsnt of Election of Entire State
Ticket and Both Congressman.

Prov1dence, r. J., Nov. THE re-
election OF Gov. Arsm J. PothieT by
approximately 1900 plurality over
Lewis A waterman, democrat, was
claimed by the republican state com
Trrittea tonight. The members OF the
committee also were confident OF the
election of the entire state ticket and
both congressman. The democratic
state COMMITTEES predicted the election
90 Waterman by u plurality of several
rfOrssand and tf1e defeat OF Congress
lIsan William p. Sheffield by George +.
OShStBhnessy who was formerly a
1axnznAny Hall worker in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
TWELVE FRIENDS MUST EAT
DINNER COSTING $500
BY Terms of she viii Of New York
Business Man.

New York, Nov. Twelve friends
Of the late Rate Siedenburg, we'll to
do business man who died here last
October, are directed by the terms OF
his win, filed today for probate, to eat
a dinner costing $500 or $1466 a plate
at the expense of his estateti The Sc
lection of the guests and the time and
place of the dinner are left to the
executor, with the sole proviso that
the dinner must be aten withint three
months Of the testators death. The
value of the estate is given formally at
more than 100000"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
WOULD LASH WIFE-BEATERS.
Washington Police Chief in Favor of
the Whipping Post.

Washington, Nov. TT favor the
establishment of the whipping post for
wife beaters and pocketbook snatch
ers. Ny opinion is that it would act
as a deterrent, and that it would sell
dom have to be put to use
This statement was made by Chief
of Police Sylvester He aid ne had
held This opinion for years and saw
no res son 10 change IL. The statement
OF the chief was prompted by de-
bate of the subject by the Wa shing ION
College of Law. in which the affirna :
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Methodist Episcopal Churches to Be
Asked for $500 900.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov THE gener-
al committee on foreign missions of
the Methodist Episcopal church ended
its annual meeting here today and will
meet next November at Denver. Col
At the sessions just closed appropri-
atioHs were made for all the foreign
missions fields for 1911. It was decid-
ed to ask the churches throughout the
United States for s1,500,o00 to prose-
cNte that work
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Parade Of Anti Local Option Women
and Children

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. IA parade
Of women and children anti local op-
tfon advocates, through the streets to-
night featured the close of the prohibi-
tion campaign in Jacksonville. The
local opt1onists have not changed their
belief that the statewide prohibition
amendment will be defeated. The pro-
hiDitionists are equally as confident of
victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Bridgeport Italian Laborer Killed in a
Runaway

Bridgeport Conn, Nov. Joe
Christy, an italian laborer. died at ST.
Vincent's hospital tonight from a frac-
tured skull received by being thrown
from a wagon in which he was riding.
The horse ran away as Christy and
four companions were returning home
from work. upsetting the wagon and
throwing them out. Christy struck on
his back and head, fracturing his skull.
He was 49 years old and single.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Found With Neck Broken Under ov'
N arturned Automobile.

Hamilton, Mass, Nov. THE body
Of Francis B. Armington, wealthy
retired coal dealer of Marblehead, was
found under his overturned automobile
on the road between Hamilton and Es-
sex this afternoon 1t is presumed
that Mr.. Arlington attempted to
round curve at high speed, the car
running up an embankment and over
turning twice. His neck was broker
and death was probably instantaneous.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Gift of 100000 by James A. Patten

Chicago, Nov. DIR. Arthur Ed
wards tonight announced the gift of
100000 by James A. Patten, a former
board of trade operator. to found a
chair of experimental pathology III
Northwestern university medical
school The purpose of the chair chief
ly is the study OF tuberculosis and
pneumonia. The gift was inspired di-
rect1y b.. the death of tuberculosis
recently of George Patten, q brother
of the former grain operator.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
The Passina Senate.

II seems probable that after the
4lA Of next month the senate will
never De tha same again. That's one
or the things that makes the ultimate
consumer Observation-Disclosures polls News.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

Secretary Of the Navy Meyer re-
turned to washington after an in
spection tour that extended over 1858
miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
The Real Reason.

The Beef trust says that too rnuah
prosperity is the cause OF the high
price Of meat. Too much prosperity
of the Beef trust, We gless.-Roches-
ter Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

The polls in all districts will be open
this morning at six o'clock and re-
main open until five p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
LAST HOURS OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Details of Election All Arranged-No o
Trouble Expected Anywhere.

New York Nov. THE New York
gubernatorial campaign of 1910 passed
into history tonight with Henry L.
Stimson, the republican candidate, and
Theodore Roosevelt, his most promi-
nent backer voicing their last appeals
for votes. The final word on the DEM
ecratic side was spoken Sunday night
when John A. Dix, head of the ticket,
sent to Mr.. Stimson his answer to the
twelve questions telegra phed by Slim
son to Dixs home in Thomson.
The democratic leaders say that the
quiet that prevailed today on their
side Of the campaign was itself evil
dence of confidence. "Our party ma
cTinery upstate Is in better shape than
at any time for the past fifteen years.
of election ara arranged and we are
not looking for trouble anywhere. All
our party workers are expected to give
their best services. A sufficient NUM-
Der of watchers has been enlisted and
more than 700 lawyers have volunteer
ed to take care of any legal questions
that may arise tomorrow in any part
of the state.
Republican State Chairman Confident.
Chairman Prentice of the republican
state committee said tonight: I'm abb
solutely confident We'll carry the whole
ticket. and don't think the vote will
be close" He added that he believed
Ee3
such as Mr. Stimson and Colonel
Roosevelt INDUCED in tonight was
usual in q big center OF population like
New York.
Few Campaign Contributions,
LLOYD c. Griscom chairman of the
Republican county comm ittes. com
planned of the scarcity of campaign
funds. but expressed no lack of conf
fence THE situation looks better to-
gay than it did two days ago. he said.
But contributions we're never so few
as during this campaign. There were
no large ones and never such large
number of one dollar bills. These came
from worlzingmen and are one of the
hopeful signs of the situation"
Charles F. Murphy. leader OF Tam
many Hail. as usual. kept his opinions
tc himself.
Mr.. Stinson will receive the returns
at his carnpairn beadouarters in the
Hotel Manhattan Mr. Dix and Chair
man Huppuch of the democratic state
committee will be at Dix's home In
Thomson.
Betting at the Waldorf.
One thousand to $1,000, or $4,000 to
$4,000 that Dix will have 5000 plu-
rality found no takers at the Waldorf
o3iphts
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

Professor OsIer's Principles and
Practice of Medicine has been trans
lated into Chinese.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
A Brief Outbreak.

AS a factor in the Ohio can1pa gn
Joseph z. Foraker NAV be said To
have ended just about the time h7
starred Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

Ages may pass away before any
other oriental monarch makes such a
name for himself as King Chulalong-
korn had---Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Unknown Schooner on Fire Of Bridge
port Breakwater This Morning.

: Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. S.-An un-
known. schooner is on fire off the
breakwater in the hsrbor this morn
ing at two o'clock A boat has gone
To- 3fheir assistance
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

gwerncn are not perm i+ted - - mo
ia China
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

London, Nov. THE situation in
the South Wales coal fields. where
$4,000 miners are on strike because
OF the employment of non-union men
became so threatening today that the
local authorities applied for the serv-
ices of British cavalry.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Plain Words suffieisnt.

The Colonel doesn't need legal terms
in delivering his opinion of judges Who
disagree with his ideas of law.-Wash-
ineton Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Meriden.

Meriden.-At the next meeting Of the
board of park comn1is- ioners it is prob
able that a reward viii be offered for
the arrest of the firchug who is sup
posed to be lighting fires i'll Hubbard
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

Archie Sherwood, Aged II Years,
shot and fatally wounded his grand
mother, Mrs. William Ross, aged so
years, at Monticello n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Audi.ne. Must Be Bribed.

. Mr.. Eryan has rented the Lincoln
Audieori,tsnN in which to make a
eci7.--iOmails Bea.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Condensed kilograms
The Widow of Charles J. Giteau died
at her home in Omaha, Neb.

The Woman Suffrage Movement is
favored by 20 per cent. of the candt-
dates for congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
psmandz TIM Presfa.

The report that Pearv is to be min
ister to Denmark is NOT backed up by
proofs. s.-iWashington Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Nov. liking George has
issued a proclamation fixing the date
of the coronation as June %.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-08

Paris, Nov. 7.-Willows, the Welsh
aeronaut, who started on Friday aft
ernoon in g. dirigible balloon from
London to Paris, but who was COM
PEELED to descend near Douai because
of loss of gas, is being held UP by the
French customs authorities, who de-
mand 700 francs duty on the petrol
ne carries. Gendarmes are guarding
the airship until the duty is paid.