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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
heaIthy Man
 \ Murderer
SHOOTS STEP -GRANDDAUeHTER
 AND HUSBAND.
DIsAPPRovED OF MARRIAGE
Male Victim Dead and Woman in Critical Condition at New Haven HospitaI-cIaim of Self Defense.

West Haven, Conn, Oct. S.-Because
 he did not approve of the marriage of
 his step- granddaughter Mary Delfno.
 10 an employe Of his. Sodovico Del
 o0iaslo, Domenico Delfino, owner of the
 Connecticut Fireworks connpany, and wealthy, late today shot and killed Del blaslo and probably fatally wounded the girl. Girl in Critical Condition. Delblasio, who was "A years old. was shot in the abdomen and died at the New Haven hospital soon after being taken there, and the girl is in the same
 institution, conscious, but in an ex- tfelnely critical condition. DeIfino re- manned at his laome 41S Washington street. until the arrival of the police.
 Much in Each Others Company. The operations of the fireworks com pany Were quite extensive. and while oelhno was the nominal head, all the i oGsihess of;s.a I5s, details were carried on by Miss Deltino. Delblasio, who entered the employ of the company some 1 months ago, lived at the DeIfno home, and soon after his arrival was much in the company of his employers l step -granddaughter.
 Were Married Sept. 23.
 1 To this Delfno took exception. and several times insisted that all relations between them be broken. This the I couple did not do, and on September
 2Sd went to Brooklyn, N. Y, and there 1 married. On their return to this place 1 they went to live at the Deifno home, and other than a, few remarks made by Delflno everything was apparently har- ] nlonious.
 DeIfino's Sudden Attack.
 This morning Delfino took coffee up | to the room Of the couple and was | seemingly in the best of spirits. Later
 Il .he day, while the family was assem- 1 bled in a room downstairs, Delfino | suddenly pulled 8 revolver and began 1 shooting at Delblasio and his wife, 1 each receiving one of the shots. As soon as possible after the shooting the l wounded couple were taken to New 1 Haven, and later when the police ar 1 rived at the house. De1fnC, was there waiting their arrival. He is alleged to | have said that the two drew still l letos. but this was later denied by the l girl when questioned at the hospital
 Murderer is 65 Years Old. Delfino was taken to the police sta- l tion in New Haven and later to tfls county jail, where he is being held for 1 the Coroner. He is 65 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
NEGRO NARROWLY
 ESCAPED LYNcHING
Young Woman Failed to Identify Him
 as Her AssaIant

Caroondale, H.. Oct. S.-WilIam Marlborough. the negro who was ar rested in Murphysbore Thursday fol- lowing an attack at Carbondale upon Miss Mildred SteWman. was taken from his cell in the jail here yester- day and escaped lync1ing at the hands of mob only when Miss Stewman failed to identify him as her assailant Marlborough was released and immedi- ately left the city.
 Miss Stewman, who is IT years old, and student at the state normal school nere, was on her way to school when she was seized by negro. A dog which fellows his young mistress to school each day, attacked the negro so viciously that he ran away.
 Two Negroes Held.
 Murphysboro, IL, Oct. S.-Two ne- groes, Charles Gaines and Raymond Craigwell, were put in jail here to- night in connection with attempted as- sault on Miss Mildred Stew1nan last week. The sheriff denies that one of the negroes has been identified, but it is reported that he is the man want ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
GERMAN WINNER
 OF BALLOON RACE
Lieutenant Gericke Lost to the World
 for Time.

Kansas City, Mo, Oct. s.-In win ming the James Gordon Bennett trophy in the international balloon race which started from this city Thursday, Lieut.. Hans Gericke, pilot of the Berlin IL, was lost to the world for the third time. Gerieize landed at Ladysmith, Wis, yesterday morning. He had travelled 4eS miles. Gericke and his aide landed in a wilderness uninjured, but were unable to reach a telegraph station before midnight
 Lieutenant Gericke was given up for lost last year in the race which started from St. Louis, landing in the wilderness of Canada. He was also given up as lost last summer when he went up from Berlin in the German elimination race. He finally landed in France.
 The nearest rival of the German bal loon in this years race was the Buck eye, piloted by Lieut. Frank Lahm of the United States army. It landed near Lacrosse, Wis. 370 miles from the start. In winning this years Face Germany has taken the Bennett cup from America. The next race will be held in Germany
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
in
 McNannara Case
TO BE SUBJECTED TO AN EXAM.
 NATION TODAY.
TRIAL BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Extraordinary Police Precautions to Be
 Taken in Guarding Courtroom-PIan Clothes Men in Court for Emergencies

Los Angeles, Cal. Oct S.-With the opening tomorrow of the preliminary examination of 125 veniremen by Judge Walter Bordwell of the superior court. the trial of the alleged dyna- mite conspirators. John J. and j. B. McNamara. virtually will have begun although the case itself will not be called until Wednesday,.
 Veniremen to Report Today
 Judge Bordwen ordered that the ve- he may clear out those who have le- gal excuses, leaving for the examina- ton of attorneys Wednesday only those who could be rejected for cause.
 Special Preparations for Trial.
 With the reporting of the veniremen the first use of the courtroom, espe- cla1ly prepared for the case in the new county hall of records, will be made. Telegraph wires for news serv- ice have been installed and sections the general public have been allotted.
 Police Prepared for Emergencies.
 Chief of Police Sebastian has as signed ten plain clothes men to duty in the courtroom and Sheriff Hammel has arranged not only for an adequate force of deputies to attend the trial, but has ordered that thirty or forty others constantly be ready to respond to call.
 To Be Decided by Defense.
 On Wednesday it will be decided whether the defense prefers that the brothers be tried separately or to- gether.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
Railroad Men
 Assist Austin
EIGHT HUNDRED LABoRED ALL
 DAY YESTERDAY.
CLEARED AWAY MUCH DEBRIS
Bodies of Woman and Her Daughter Recovered Yesterday-Only Twelve More Bodies in the Wreckage.

Austin. Pa. Oct. s.-The recovery and Identification of two additional bodies and the clearing up of considerable wreckage today featured the flood sit uat1on. Out of total of "A believed to have perished, 62 have been taken from the ruins.
 Mother and Daughter.
 The bodies recovered today were those of Mrs. William C. Harvey and her daughter, Mrs. George Beele.
 800 Volunteer Workers. Eight hundred employees of the Re noyo car shops of the Pennsylvania railroad came here voluntarily today from WIll1amsport and assisted in re- moving the great piles of debris. The men worked steadily throughout the day
 To Contribute $1 Each. Tired. bupt happy, the volunteer workmen left for their homes tonight with a plan on foot whereby each man employed in the Renovo shops-about $1,000-is to contribute one dollar for the relief of Austin's citizens.
 Another Strike.
 Another incipient strike among work men yesterday morning was qqnck disposed of. Thirty-five men who re- fused to go to work were paid off and shipped out of town.
 Four Miles Uttered With Debris. It may be months before the last of the wreckage will be removed. Four miles of valley is filtered and strewn with debris that would seem almost a superhuman task to destroy. Charge Against Bayless Company.
 The Bayless Pulp and Paper com- pany is openly charged with attempt ing to create a false sentiment. It had been reported here that c. c. Bayless. the president was dying at Bingham ton, N. r., and that he had not been told of the disaster. Yesterday there was handed to the newspaper cores pondents at the company's offices here a copy of a telegram alleged to have been sent to Mr. Bayless, and signed by Burgess Michael AIurrin, expressing the cooperation of Austin's citizens if he would rebuild the mill
 No Such Despatch Sent Out. Investigation proved that no such despatch had been sent out of Austin, and that it had apparently been hand ed out for newspaper consumption. There are those who maintain that this step was taken to create sentiment against criminal prosecution.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
TURKS WANT PEACE.
ConstantiropIe Correspondents Tell Of
 Efforts in That Direction.

London, Oct 8.-Most of the Con stantinop1e correspondents agree that Turkey is renewing her efforts to se- cure peace, but they differ as to the procedure to be followed-whether by arbitration through an European con- ference or by other means.
 The Indemnity Situation.
 According to reports from Rome, Italy, which at one time was ready to pay Turkey a large compensation, will now pay nothing to Turkey, although she would not impose war indemnity if peace were concluded forthwith. If hostilities are prolonged, however, the reports say, Italy will insist upon a heavy indemnity.
 Turkish Torpedo Boats Sunk.
 Italian reports tell Of the sinking of two Turkish torpedo boats, with a loss of 300 Turks, at San Giovanni di Me- dua, but the Turkish versions minimize the affair.
 To Blockade the DardaneIIes.
 London, Oct S.-The Chronicles Con- stantinople correspondent says there is great activity on the part of the Ital- ian warships throughout the archipel- ago and the Adriatic and Red Seas. It is believed their intention is to block ade the Dardanelles. Reports are cur rent that Said PaSna will resign and that Kiannil Pasha will become grand vizier. There are indications through out the Turkish donlinions of an ener- getic spirit in favor of holy war, but in Constantinopie the people pray con- stantIy for peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
Funeral of William F c,r.is

Washington, Oct s.-Noted men paid hnai tribute to William E. Curtis, the writer, who died in Philadelphia on Thursday, at simple funeral services held in his home here today, after which his body was borne to a grave Tn Rock Creek cemetery. Many of Mr. Curtis veteran associates in the newspaper world, besides officials of the government service and the diplo- matlc corps, attended the services. At the request of Mrs. Curtis, the Grid iron club quartette sang Naomi" MT. Curtis fayorite song, during the serv- ices
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
Peace Celebration at Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. s.-With the ar rival here today of five of the crae military organizations of the north, the peace celsbration inaugurated by the old Gate City Guards of Atlanta Tor .he Medication of a peace monument here next Tuesday got actively under way The commands were the State I encibles of Philadelphia, together with Mayor Reyburn and members of she council of that city: officers of the Boston Light Infantry; the f1ith zTarvland Infantry accompanied by the I7ifth Veteran corps: the Old Guard of New York. and the Richmond Howitz- CTS of Richmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
Emancipation Proclamation Issued by Ital-
 ian Authorities Yesterday
TURKISH SOLDIERS SURRENDERING
Arabs Equipped by the Turks Reported be Selling Their Rifles the Administrations Overwhelm Turks at Tobruk and Hoist Their Flag There-More Turk ish Torpedo Boats Sunk" Holy War" Possible.

Rome. oct (by way of the from ter).-The Italian authorities at Tri- voli today issued d proclamation sup pressing slavery. Tripoi was the only Icmaining port on the coast Of Africa where slavery still prevailed notwith- standing the efforts of Great Britain and France to prevent the traffic.
 Organizing Troops fer Service.
 General Spingardi, the minister of war. went to Naples today to super -lce. in conjunction with the Duke of Aesta, the organization of the troops for the expedition.
 A-abs Selling Rifles to Italians.
 Advices from Tripoli say that groups Of Turkish soldiers are coming in at various times to surrender. The Arabs, armed a- the last moment by the gar rison with Mauser rifles. are gradually submission. Their only condition is that the Italian commander purchase { cir rifles for 9 few francs. which seems to show that not only are the Ara bs-those. at least, in the vicinity Of T-ipoii-not ready to fight for Fur key. but also that a condition of star vation prevails among the natives. More than se,eeo of these. it is report e6. will socn be forced by hunger to return to the town.
 May Provoke Holy War.
 It is not known how the Turkish soidierS comprising the garrison are or for supplies. but it is believed that tfev are near to fhe minimum. It is possible, however. that they may pro- ceed into the interior for the purpose O. arousing the Senoussi tribes and h ve them proclaim a holy war against q invaders.
 ltzly's One Cause of Anxiety.
 The attitude of the Turkish govern 17ant with regard to the Italians in the ottoman empire is viewed with some concern, and the o7der of expulsion and rhe abolition of the capitulations, if carried into effect. may be the cause or serious coTnplicati ms. It is expected that Germany. which now has the Ital- fans in Turkey under her protection, would raise an objection to such ac- ton.
 Italian Consul Threatened.
 Various reports are being received Ealonilti. where the Italian consul is raid to have been threatnened with a revolver Tn his house. Vice Admiral the Duke of Abruzzi left Taranto today aboard the armored cruiser Nettor Pisani. after having been in communl- cation with the king and minister of marine.
 SiciIsns Enthuse Over Cruisers.
 The arnored cruisers Giuseppe Garl- haldf Francesca Feruccio and Narese, which participated in the lIonnbardment os Tripoli. were greeted enthusiastical- is- by tn. people of southeastern Sicily rn their arrival yesterday at Agosta. After coalinE. the squadron lett tnls ,,7ornfrr uuder sealed orders.
 TOBRUK FALLEN.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
TO ADVANCE WORK OF
 FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS
John Hays Hammond and John Mitch
 ell Address Mass Nicotine.

Boston, Oct. S.-Declaring that the criterion of good government is the degree attained in the prevention of misery rather than in the promotion of prosperity, John Hays Hammond, recently Americas special ambassa- dor~to the coronation of King George. and John Mitchell, vice president of the American Federation of Labor. pleaded tonight for greater 1iberality on the part of nation and state for ad vanclng the work of combating tu- berculosis. They were speakers at a mass meeting of over 5000 people on the lawns of the Free Home for Con sumptives in Dorchester, under the auspices of the Central Labor union of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
iTALYs PEACE TERMS.
Turkey Must Accede to Occupation of
 Tripoi by Italians.

Washing ton, Oct S-Advices re- ee1ved today by the state department from the embassy at Rome express the belief that If the Ottoman government accepts the occupation of Tripoli and restores the status previously existing in Turkey, the Italian government will be desirous of bringing about peace at the earliest possible moment. The eff forts of Germany to effect a settlement continue unabated, according to the despatch. The news of the occupation Of Tripoli by the Italian forces was confirmed and it was stated that ma rines had been landed without serious opposition. The Turkish troops with drew into the back country.
 The texts of the notes issued by both the Turkish and Italian govern ments declaring that merchant vessels of the two hostile nations shall be seized and conflscated also were re- ceived today. Turkey took the initia- tive in this direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
TWISTED MAN FOUND
 WITH HEAD BLOWN OFF
Had Borrowed Gun to Kill Skunk
 Which Stole His Chickens.

Winsted, Conn, Oct. s.-With a part of the head and one side of the face blown off, the body of Henry Allen was found at the foot of bank in the back yard of his home on the Tor rington road tonight Beside the body was q shotgun and accidental shoot ing was given as the cause of death by Medical Examiner Hubert
 The gun had been borrowed by AL len from neighbor, who wished ssto shoot a skunk which had been steal ing his chickens, but how the accident happened will probably never be ex- plained Allen was A years old, and leaves widow and enc son, Raymond, who found the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
TO CENTRALIZE WORK OF
 THE NAVY DEPARTMENT
Secretary Meyer Imports an Idea
 from England.

Washington, Oct s.-Casting aside all scientific systems of navy yard mana cement advocated in this country because they involved too much de- tail and required serious changes in the civil service rules of employment Secretary of the Navy Meyer will inn : port from England the system of man. agement in use by Vickers, Limited at the Barrow in Furness ship, engine and ordnance works. This in sub- stance was officially announced at the navy department today
 In the effect the new system will provide for the standardization of work and allows the conlnandant of a yard to know just what is being done on a particular job without having to seek the information from others having the work under their charge
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
I WISCONSIN FARMS
 ARE UNDER WATER.
Black and Mississippi Rivers Risina
 Rapidly Near Lacrosse.

Lacrosse, Wis, Oct. S.-The Black and Mississippi rivers are rising rap Idly at this point, and thousands of under water. Farmers have driven their stock to the highlands and many have moved household goods from their residences.
 Thus far the railroads have experi- enced no washouts in this vicinity. al- trough the flood is dangerously close to the right of way in many places.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
LANDED IN MIDST
 OF PRAYER MEETING Victim Of Unrequited Love Jumps Six Stories to Death.

New York, Oct. s.-While a number of men and women were holding an outdoor religious meeting in front of a Harlem hotel today and the wor- shippers stood with heads bowed in prayer, tine body of a man came hurt ling down from the sixth story win dow Of the hotel and landed. d. mass of broken bones. directly in front of them. The body was that of Morris Greenwald, 45 years old, who wanted to end his life because, it is believed, he was disappointed in a love affair. GreenWald was six feet tall and weigh ed 200 pounds.
 After recovering from their fright, the men and women who were taking part in the street meeting conducted a prayer service over the body before it was rem owed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
~FON DU LAC CITIZENS
 WANT PRESIDENT TAFT.
Will Hold Mass Meeting to Repudiate
 Mayors Diseourtesy.

For Du Lac, Wis, Oct. Swallowing the action of Mayor Wolff last night in sending a despatch to President Taft advising him that all arrang genents for his entertainment here Oct. 2e had been called off, steps were taken today to extend 6 new Invitation and urge the chief executive to accept.
 To this end 8 mass meeting has been called for Tuesday. when a general ar engagements committee will be named and it new invitation forwarded.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
A NEW CATHOLIC
 DIVISION OF ENGLAND
Three Ecclesiastical Provinces and
 Two Additional Dioceses.

Rome, Oct. 8.-An important re-or- ganization of the Catholic church in England has been decided upon, and a papal bull will shortly be issued di- viding England into three ecclesiasti- cal provinces with archepiscopal sees at Liverpool, Birmingham and West minister. Two new dioceses will also be formed, one out of portion of Liverpool, and the other out of the actual diocese of Northampton, with it's see in Cambridge Thus the great see of Westminster will be consid- erably reduced in dignity as, instead of having fourteen suffragan sees, as now, it will have only four.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
 IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Speilbinders of Two Parties in oppo-
 site Ends of State.

Boston, Oct5 S.-The state campaign for control of the executive and Iegis- lative departments of Massachusetts will get into it's full stride this week and during the first three days oppo- site ends of the old Bay State will echo with the voice of the political orators. While the republican speakers led by Lieutenant Governor E'rothing- ham, the party candidate for governor, are winding through the Berkshire hills, the democratic candidates, ex- cept Governor Foss, will be securing the sands of Cape Cod.
 Interest centers in tho fight for gov ernor, though some attention is being paid to the candidates for the Iegis- lature as political students claim that two thirds of those elected will hold their seats in 191s, when there will be another contest for the United States senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
NEW YORK BLAZE
 CAUSES sa5o,oco LOSS
Bremen Have Stubborn Fight to Save
 Six Story Building.

New York, Oct s--Fire. which Threatened for time to rage the entire block bound by Wall. Front. Water and Pine streets this morning. wrecked the siX-story building at No. 127-129 Water street, doing dana ge estimated a sS5G,Oa0 Three alarms were turned in, and the firemen, to- gether with a frebeat and an auto water tower, had stubborn fight for more than two hours before the blaze was brought under control
 The building was chiefly occupied by wholesale dealers in tea and coffee. The cause of the fire was not dstsr- mined
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
CATHOLIC GIRLS HOME
 BURNED TO THE GROUND
All of the 25o Inmates of the Building
 Escape Without Injury.

Wheeling, W. Va, Oct. s:-Ihe Cath- ,,,,- Horne Of the Good Shepherd, at 15drinton. near this city. was entirely aaaI dsetroyed by fire early today. One os tne c5e girl inmates of the home svoEe and detected the odor of smoke. ahe arolised one of the forty sisters Is searEe of the home and wltn ins s -rssfest c-lerity the children were led Sroro tb. b1t-ninr building to nearby b,Ilside. None was injured, but many were in scanty attire The fire orig orig mated in the chapel and spread wlth great rapidity. The loss will De De- tvser, BPS, 600 and s50,ooo.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09

The battleship Vittorio Emanuele opened fire. The first shots carried away the flag and made large breach in the fort. Rear Admiral Au- brey, commander in chief of the fleet, then landed several companies of ma rines who after a short struggle over came the resistance of the small Turkish force. The Italians occupied the fort and hoisted their flag. A few Turkish soldiers who refused to aban- don the fort without further fighting were made prisoners"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
CHARGED WITH STEALING
 RELICS FROM THE MAINE.
Engineer on Tug Arrested on Arrival
 at Tampa Last Night.

Tampa, Fla, Oct. s.-George Norris, a tugboat engineer, was arretted when hs landed from Cuba tonight on a charge of having in his possession rel ics from the wreck of the battleship Maine, in Havana barbor. The tug on which Norris was at work was used by the government engineers in connec- ton with the raising of the Maine, giving Norris. it is alleged, opporuni- ty to get hold of a quantity of bay onets, iron bolts, knives and other inn plelnents. Norris gave bonds and was released
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
CHARLES M. ScHWAB
 ARRIVES AT PEKIN Probably After Contract for Vessels for Chinese Navy.

Pelzing. Oct. s.-Charles NJ. Sehwab, president Of the Bethlehem Steel cor poration. has arrived here, probably in connection with the development of the Chinese ravy. Several European shipbui.ders are already represented here in connection with the same pro- iect. China recently distributed orders for small gunboats and torpedo boats ar1one Japanese. American, German and British builders.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-09
N.oro Uses Axe on Woman.

Brownsville. Tenn. Oct. s.-Mrs. Sarah Wilson wife of a painter. is dy- fnr tonight from 2 blow on the fore lead inflicted with ar axe by negro said to be Tom Kinnon. The woman engaS Sed in & desperate struggle with sAe negro before he dealt her the blow Kinnon was captured by posse three miles from the scene or the crime A Iynching is threatened.