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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

There is not" was the emphatic answer
 The jurymen were polled separately each giving as their opinion that a conclusion could not be arrived at and they were discharged
 Mistrial Gossip
 The failure to arrive at a verdict opens up a world of possibilities. While a new trial will be necessary. it is generally conceded that the task of selecting jury will be most difh- the possession of either side has been brought out. and there are few who have not formed an opinion.
 Rumors of charsss Of Bribery.
 There was a rumor tonight that both the state and the defense will ask for a certification of the second hear ing before Judge H. c. Hervy, of the circuit court.
 There was also rumor that charges of bribery and attempted bribery had been made by members of the jury after their discharge, but several of the jurors subsequently denied the rumors vigorously.
 Mrs. Schenk Remanded to Jail.
 Mrs. Schenk was remanded to jail after the mistrial. The amount of pending a second trial has not been determined upon, but will be. fixed at once. After her arrest and indictment, bonds was fixed at $10,000 but it is expected that this will be reduced be- fore second trial is held.
 No motions were made before ad- journment of court tonight and de- tails of future procedure will be de- termined within the next few days.
 Talk of Reduction of Bond.
 J. J. P. O'Brien, chief counsel for Mrs. Schenk. said tonight: "To-i before Judge Jordan, we will ask that Mrs. Schenk be freed on her own recognnzance. Failing in that we will ask for reduction in the bond from $10,000 to $5,000 and we shall then invite ten citizens to go on the bond each for $500. The first ten applying will be allowed to go on the bond"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
EUROPE AND THE PLAGUE. German Authority Says Preventive
 Measures Have Been Taken.

Berlin. Jan 2s.-Interviewed yester- day on the possibilities of the plague entering Europe. Karl F'lueggc. privy councillor and director of the Hyrienfc Institute. said that thorough preven- tive measures had been taken, and that no fear was felt here.
 There is no danger" he said, ''of the plague being brought into Europe over the Siberian railroad. Perhaps isolated cases will occur. but that will be exceptional Every necessary. pre- caution has been adopted"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
zbyszko Lose. Handicap Match.

New York Jan. 26.--Zbszko, the Pol- ish wrestl er. undertook to throw three men in an hour at the Grand Central Palace tonight, but failed He asily disposed of Ivan Padowslxi, the Rus- sian Giant, by half Nelson and body hold in minutes 40 seconds; but Tan kee Rogers of Buffalo proved harder and it was not fntil 49 minutes and 20 seconds had gone that the Pole hoored him with crotch hold and arm lock
 with these two men, and in the re- maining six he was unable to win over r Amerfcus, who recently threw pr. Roller of Seattle in two etrai9bt fallD.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Suit for $5oo;oo0, for Alienation .
 Wifess Affections.

New Milford. Conn, Jan. 26.-Proper- ty owned by Sidney H. Smith of this place was attached today in a suit for s5O.0OO brought by Frank Hosford, postmaster al New Preston, for the alleged alienatio of his wafes af- factions. Mrs. Hosford secured a di- vorce in Reno Nevada. a. short time ago and on her return cart ma1ried Smith The suit Is returnable at the next term of the superior court
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
suieide at New arit.in.

New Britain, Conn. Jan. 26.-In a fit of temporary insanity Chauncey M. Fox. 90 years old, superintendent of the town farm, suicided tonight by hanging at his home on South Main street. Fox had not been feeling well and is supposed to have brooded over that. fact until his mind became de- ranged Besides his widow, he leaves two daughters, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Trying to Raise Million Dollars in
 Fifteen Days.

Philadelphia. Jan 26.-With only one third of the time remaining, tho Young Mems N Christian association of this city which is trying to raise $1,0oo, 900 in fifteen days, announced today that the fund had passed the half million dollar mark. The association resires to raise the. full million by the end of January and every effort is being made to secure the amount. P. A. E. Widen CT heads the list of subscribers with $100.000. This amount was pledged on condition that the full million bc ob- tained
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Clerk Knocked Out by Boxer for
 Spanking . Boy.

Patterson, N. J., Jan. 36.-Robert Bar bour. brother of Warren Barbour, the champion aHateur heavyweight boxer and, son of Colonen William Barbour, 8 Patterson millionaire, was arrested here today for knocking man unconscious on the street with a hook to the jaw. He was paroled for his appearance in court tomorrow. The victim, Chester Garrison, clerk, was spanking small boy, when Barbour, himself a boxer of repute,. interfered Surgeons revived the clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
State Senator stiIes Judson Disap. proves of the Court of Commerce.

New Britain, Conn, Jan. 26.-At the annual banquet tonight of the local Business Mems association the speak CTS of the evening, state and national matters of interest to business and a public utilities commission were dis cussed by the speakers. Colonel c. M Jarvis acted as toastmaster and the speakers were Mayor Halloran, Rev H. A. Jumy, State Senator Stiles Jud- son and former Congressman c. E. Littleneld. In his speech Senator Jud- son reviewed at length the stand talk en by the Business Mems association throughout the state in the matter of a public utilities commission and com mended their non. partisan attitude and stated his disapprovAl of the "so- call i ed court of commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
WIRELESS TELLS OF BATTLE. Two Hour Engagement Near ceiba-
 Tampa Picked Up the News.

Tampa. Fla, Jan. 26.-Commandant Guerrero and thirty soldiers were kill ed and fifty others wounded in a bat tie which lasted two hour near Ceiba, according to scraps of wireless mes Il o'clock tonight. The message was being sent from Cefba to the United Fruit company station at Cape Anto- nio, Cuba, but weather conditions seri- ously interfered with transmission.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Ex- MISSIONARY KILLED.
cincinniti Woman's Body in Rsgio,
 She Had Worked For.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Jan. 26.-With her skull crushed. supposedly with a flat iron, the dead body of Mrs. Oliver P. Smith. was found last night in rooming house owned by her.
 Two pocketbooks both of which had been rif'ed, day on the floor be- side the corpse
 Mrs. Smith is said to have con- ducted missionary work in some of time.
 Her husband, who has not been found by the police Is said to have assisted in this class of work
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
w.rr.nt Sword bud for .oIivsr Smith.

fwore ont a warrsnt. for Oliver F. smith. wi1V4e wife. a mission worker snd lodging houre keeper. was found murdered h4t night Smith has dis appeared: rhe poIIc4> FAy the last trace of hlfi Ie qt GU l<l1ce in Boone county. K<@ & lIt&1c 1e1o@ this city. s':s' s':s sss s' :; ssss ssEs's' s:ssss
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
No Election of U. s. Senator

Denver, Jan. 2e.-The second joint ballot of the United States senator ship in the legislature in Colorado re- suited today in no election as follows:
 Democrats-Adams, 22; Martin, 2; Daupin, 1; O'DonnelI, 3; Shafroth, 1 i; Speer, 27; Taylor, 2; Thomas, 4; Ward, A.
 Republicans-Dawso g; Gowdy, [; Roof, ?; vaile, 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
sTEAMsHlP ARRIVALS

At Alexandria: Jan. 2s, CarnaaI1ia,s from New York.
 At Libau: Jan. q, Kursls, rom ew York 7 At Bremen Jan. 25. Friedrich .Der Crosse. from New Fork, s
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Gift Of s5o,ooo to Vale University.

of $50, ,000 to Yale University by will of the late John B. Collins of the class of 'S1, it was announced today will be used for the building of an entry in the Lew Wright Memorial Dornlitory. Up to the present time $17S,O00 has been given for the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Prominent Carpet Warn Manufactsrsr
 Dead.

Ion, a prominent carpet yarn manu- .faeturer of this city, died at his honSe today from heart disease. He was born in Yorkshire, Engiand and was 76 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
New York Women Urge Adoption oi
 Proposed "Hatpin Ordinance.

New York, Jan. 26.-Women repre- senting 116 clubs appeared at a pub lie hearing on the proposed "hatpin'' ordinance today to urge it's adoption. The ordinance would make it unlaV- full to wear hatpin or similar device whose point protrudes more than half an. inch from the crown of the hat.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Douzy, Ardennes, France, Jan. 26.- Roger Sommer took up six nasseng,ars in large biplane today and after cir cling the aerodrome at a height of 100 feet flew to Romilly and return. estab- fishing new worlds record for cross country flight with passengers and a new mark for total weight lifted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Jan. 26.-Sir Charles Went worth Diike died today. The immedi- ate cause of death was heart trouble, though he had been in an enfeeb1ed condft1on since the recent election, the strain of the campaign having affected him severely.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Lima, Peru, Jan. 26.-The body of MT. Shelby, superintendent of the Ger TO de Pasco Shelter company, who with his chauffeur was killed in an automo- pile accident yesterday. will be taken to the United States on, the first steam ship sailing. Mrs. Shelby, Miss Los kamps and Miss Decker, who were in jured, were improving today
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Contrary Winds Prevent Aviator Me-
 Curdy Starting for Havana.

Key West, Fla, Jan. 26.--Contrary winds were responsible today for the postponement again of the proposed flight by Aviator J. A. D. AIcCurdy from Key West to Havana. It was an- neunced tonight that the flight will be on Satutday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Let not your heart be troubled, ,'' was the text kissed by Cox Dix of New York when taking the oath of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

What is to be done about the price of tIase skates r, ssrufs tlfen1 on T sliding scale. -Ba1tinore American.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Eternal vigilance is tlle pr1vo - I1S- than mi. 7s Ffss 'S Mi N s.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Equal suffraae for California womsr

Sacramento, Calf, Jan. 2e.-The state senate by a. vote of B to adopted today Senator Bells. constitlrti0nal afnandment conferripg equal. srffrafe
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
.Marriaae Licenss for Lerd peoie.

\ " AFFfa9o EtceHke TOT lord OooI69.
 New York, Jan. 26.--Lord Dectes Of Sefton Park. England. and Miss Helen Tfvien Gould, daughter of Ceouge Jav Gould. took out 8 marriage licenss At city hall today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Nominated to Be Postmaster at Hart

Washington, Jan. 26.-The president today sent to the senate the nomina- ton of Frank A Hagarty to be post- master at Hartford. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The West End hotel, one of the largest and best known of the hotels of Asbury Park, N J., was partially destroyed by fire Thursday The blaze was controlled after it had caused damage estimated at $40,000, and had threatened to spread to other big hostelries along the ocean front.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Their gaunt faces and emaciated bodies testifying to the horrors through which they had passed while clingins to their sinking ship for four days and subsisting only on nearly raw inert and condensed milk, the six men of tho crew of the British schooner Helen Shafner were brought into Boston, Wednesday night, aboard the fishing schooner Josie and Phoebe. Captain Larry Norris of the fishing schooner picked up the men about forty miles west of Seal Island, off the Novia Scotia coast Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The treaty between the United States and Honduras, after many vi cissitudes, was submitted to the senate Wednesday. At the same time that this treaty was signed the Honduran minister, Dr. Luis Laso, also signed the contract with certain New @Y ork fnanciers for the refunding of the Honduran debt
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The hearings set for Thursday in the proceedings against Joseph c. Robin, of New York, the indicted banker, was adjourned indefinitely. It was said that Robin would probably not be examined again
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The authorities at the state hospital for the insane at Middletown, report. ed to the local police Wednesday night that an inmate named George Pet roski had made his escape. He was committed from Derby.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

John Anderson, the Bethlehem farm CT who attempted suicide Monday night by taking lauranum, died in the Water
 bury hospital at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. He was 52 years of age and leaves 8 wife and four children No reason is assigned for his act I-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The senate committee on commerce. Thursday morning voted to in cor porate in the river and harbor bill $177 1000 for the permanent improve ment of the Connecticut river from Hartford to Saybrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The will of Mrs Augusta conried. widow of Heinrich Conried, former di :. rector of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, filed for probate Wednesday. leaves $350,0OO to her son, Richard G. Conried. Also he is to re- ceive the residue of the estate after other bequests are paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27
Condensed 1 elegrall1s'

Paul Singer, second in command to lin, is ill of inflammation of the lungs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

Ewing Watterson, son-of Colonel Watterson of Louisville, Ky, was probably insane at the time he shot Michael J. Martin, a saloon keeper at Saugerties, Ulster county, last July, and probably still is insane, accord ing to testimony given Yesterday be- fore a. commission appointed by Coun- ty Judge Cantine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-27

The body of Superintendent Shelby of the Cero de Pascc Shelter company, whe with his chaffeur, was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday, at Lima, Peru will be taken to the United States on the first steamer sailing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02

CHAMP CLARK SUPPORTED IT
Ninety of the Democratic Lead
er's Followers and Three Re
publicans opposed-Insur-
gents Join Regulars.

Washington, Jan. 3O,-After con-
siderlng the matter fer mora than
seven hours under special rule the
House at ll:l0 o'clock tonight. by a
vote OF 1856 90 a3 passed the bill pro-
yiding for a permanent tariff board OF
i've members This is the first Of the
legislation recommended by President
TAFT to be adopted in the House this
session.
Although champ Clark the minor
NV leader voted for the measure 20
of his followers were recorded against
it, Tho others who voted In the mega
tive were scattering republicans The
democrats voted together on various
amendments 70 the bill, but I'm each
instance they We're defeated and the
hill was put through exactly as II
came from the committee The insur-
gent republicans voted with the reg
ulars IN opposition to the democratic
amendments and on the final passage
Of the bill
Democrats who voted for the bin were:
Barnhart Indiana; Bartlett Nevada
Roohcr ana Borland. Missouri; Brantley'
Georgia: Rurleson, Texas; Byrnes' Ten
nczsee; Cantrl. Kentucky; Clark MIS-
souri,, Cox, Ohio; Dickinson, Missouri
GALLAGHER Illinois; Gouldcn, New York.
Hammond Minnesota; Hardy, Texas
iavens New York; Howard. Georgia;
Humphreys, Mississippi, Kclllher, Massa-
chuse,ts. Knksid, New Jersey; Lloyd,
Missouri. Maynard. Virginia Mitchell.
Massachusetts; Morrison and Moss In
diana; Nichols. Pennsylvania, Padseit,
Tennessee. Peters Massachusetts. Pou'
North Carolina. Puio Louisiana; RAN
dell. Texas, sharp, Onto; InderN God
Alabama: Wicklffo, Louisiana.
Tho first amendment offered by the
demccrats came from Representative
Jamss of Kentucky. II provided for the
appointment OF three members Of the
board by the President anG the election
OF the two minority members by the
minority party in Congress The amend
ment was lost on a yea and nay vote
l2l 10 l4z
Mr., Barnhart of Indiana offered az
amendment. allowing the President i'
'Rpoant one msmbsz ths ussidinS az
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02

ELEVEN FAVORED ACQUITTAL
Task of Selecting Another IL
Men for Second Trial Will
Be Dificult-Woman
Kept in Jail.

Wheeling, W. Va, Jan. 26-After
struggling for more than a hours the
jury IN the case of MIS-. laura Farms
worth schenk, Who is charged with
poisoning her husband, John o.
Fchenk, could not reach verdict and
was dismissed Tonight Mrs. Schepk
again IL IN jail,
The nnal vote taken by the Jury
stood II for acquittal ana one for
conviction. on the first ballot, talson
within five minutes after the Jury ro-
Tired Al $3.50 Wednesday evening.
eight stood for aoqulttal and three
for conviction and ona juryman re-
fused "a vFtc.
Tho turor who held M hopes Of \
verdiot wa Isaac TfcNuan. salesman
Tor a local provision company. From
The start he held that the accused was
guilty OF TIC crimo with which she
was charged
While a new trial will bs necessary, II
IS generally conceded that the task OF
selecting a jury will be most difficult
as virtually all the evidence in the
possession Of both sides has been brought
ont and there are few persons that have
not formed an opinion,
There was a rumor tonight thai
rhargcs Of bribery and attempted bribery
had been made by members Of the jury
but several of the jurors denied thi'
empha tically,
The amount Of bail required TO secur,
the liberty Of Mrs, schenk pending sec
ond trial has not been determined upon
but viii be fixed at once
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02
GRAIN TRADE LOST BY
HIPS FROM NEW YORK

Ne" YORK Jan N.-Many great ocean
steamships leaving New York now go out
oallasted with water, where once they
carried grain SO the Interstate commerce
commission heard here Yesterday whom il
resumed the adjourned hearing relative
10 the alleged discrimination of railroad
grain rates to New York and in favor of
Montreal The witness who so testified
was James T Sarker OF the Arm Of Par
Eer d Graf, members of the Now York
Produce Exchange.
Mr.. Parker contendcd that continue
ton of the 3 IL cent per bushel rate would
result In New York losing all its exnort
grain business As matter Of fact. he
escorted, II had already been lost and he
maintained that n rate of four cents nor
bushol between May Is and November x
Is needed 10 encourages the movement by
way Of this port. Other witnesses also
Thought a four-ceut rate necessary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02

Machine manufacturing business coutin-
ues light Granite quarry owu[E~ are in
creasins equipment and are generally
preparing for large business the COM
ing season. At present orders on hand are
in excess % what they u-raIly are at this
season Of tho year. Demand for marble
IS said some improved over what it was
during the carly part of the month.
Dealers in saddlerY hardware report I'M
provement f. the market General hard
ware business is reasonably brisk. Buy
Ing Of goods for the spring trade has
been conservative. on the whole, among
the retail merchapts. Collections are
some improved except among the granite
manufacturers, who report considerable
paper ana renewals, moro than general.
Among the failures for the week is one
bankruptcy.
Burlington manufa cturing interests note
but lirtle change I'm amount Of business
on hand new business IS coming in reas-
onably we'll. Retail merchants are opti-
mistic and are planning accordingly.
Rutland reports labor reasonably well
employed and manufe cturers report the
outlook for future is hnprovins General
retail trade has been fully IN TO the
average for the season 90 the year, with
colle ctions fairly good Reports from st.
Adams state labor is well employed,
trade among the retail merchants has
been good. Farmers are receiving good
prices Tor oil kinds Of purchase. St
Johnsbury reports work has been com
monced in rebuilding property recently
damaged by fire. A new granite shed Is
among tho nav builGiup oIoratioue Cen
eral retail business Is fully up to period
for season OF the ye0r Outlook foi
spring business IS good Reports from
Montpelier state retail business has been
as large as usual for the season. better
than Il was for the same period last year.
Considerable activity Is noted ia demand
for building material. Plans have already
bel let for q number Of dwellings. Barre
q SO reports activity in tho building trad.
Hrunlte manufacturers state new busint IS
Is cominh In slowly, hut there IS more n
sight Quarry owners have a large num-
boy Of orders ahead for both immediate
! and prirc delivery Gla"1ehoro mauu-
factUrers ara well employed and retail
merchants report volume OF business
normal Outlook for fu',re is encourage
/ Ing Repor1a from Bellows Falls note but
| little change IN general condition ovel
/ what was recently reported Bennington
| manufacturers state labor is only fairly
well employed, Retail business IS not de
vcloping AZ fast as was ANTICIPATED. Re.
ports from Fair Haven state the slate
! manufacturers are reasonably wen en-.
| plOyed and consider the outlook FOR tn,
! coming year reasornhlv good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02

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lHH wv" ''''loN '"e Il, 4''''S 'qua' oN
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-02-02
AVIATOR FALLS INTO SEA
WITH HIS GOAL in SIGHT
McCurdy Compelled to Drop by Slight Accident
When Only Few Miles from Havana
Torpedo Boat Picks Him Up.


Havana, Jan. 90. 4. r. McCurdy,
a Canadian by birth, but now affiliated
with American aviators. set new
record to-day in overwatcr Nights,
COVERING, distance Of close to q bum
dred miles. from Key West 20 within
10 miles Of Havana whom. from
slight accident, he was compelled to
drop into the sea There ue remain
ed. his bplane noated by pontoons
vntll the lifeboat Of NE torpedo boat
destroyer Terry picl,o1 him mp.
with VICTOR W.'nin his grasp, his
goal in plain view, an accident triv-
ial In ITSELF, which could not nave
been prevented. robbed McCWdy OF
his almost won title of conqucror of
the Florida straits. With MORO
Castle scarce = dozen miles away, his
aeroplane rushing a. the rate Of %
miles an hour o; an altitude of 1000
feet q break in a small part OF tho
engine. rup1ured crank Cass. per
hitting the. eScape Of all mhricating
oil. necessitated McCurdy's immod-
late descent. Havana was thrn in
platu view. and Camu columbia, where
tho Iandi1,r WINS tn ha made. was only
a short distance beyond.
AZ IN, tir,o az tine descent ,h. aero
,,lo,,o ,,. abo,,, ,o..if.t.r from the
pouldiru and ,rarry th. headline. yhip5,
which were about 10 miles an.,t The
rviator V,h.u the SOUND Of the engine
i.lJ. him snni.tlfng wa. wronE instantly
shut Off The mower. lie descended rapidly
swinging steadily to ue water and
olichtire ms gracefully as q ruII with
outhprc.d wings Tnc uontoous prov, ]
abundautlv buoyant, NIcturdy not even
wettinp his feet.
cCr-,Dpo>- CAV. rtI1 t,\IJ.
r,a s,,' ,,',s sa., Ia. ON tho vessels
90 ,r,, I,,...,,s.,, 49,, NO.. .r.,d.a IN tina
5irsction % tbo ,er,nlaro AZ ton specd.