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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
TENDER OF NEW YORK
EXPRESS DERAILED
Strength of Chains Alone Prevented =
Serious Disaster.

West Cornwall. Conn, May 26.-
RuSlng along at sixty miles an hour,
the New York express over the Berk-
shire division of the New York, New
Haven q Hartford railroad. with pas
sensers aboard for Canaan, Lenox, and
Pittsfield, was brought to a stop on the
edge Of a ditch. this afternoon, by
brakes set by EnSinee Harry Grant
after the tender had been deraiied by
a broken Journal. In the chair car
the seventeen passengers had the i'm
preston that the express had struck
IN automobile at the so-called school
house crossing" a mile south of Lime
Rock station. Instead they found that
the derailed tender had torn up the
roadbed for fiEe hundred feet
The chains which held the tender to
the engine were strong enough to hold.
and in the opinion of railroad men this
alone prevented the tender from
breaking loose and dragging the
coaches into the ditch. At the siding
mere was the accommodation train
from New Haven and ten minutes aft
er the express went by the report
came that the express was in the
ditch. The rumor created intense ex-
element for a few minutes until the
facts were ascertained, and the wreck
ers ordered up from Waterbury.
Tht disabled tender was sidetrack-
ed and a train came down from Can
'AAO1A eoOh e1.C passengers lFoHi
the express and the accommodation
and carried them forward to their
destinations. The line was blocked for
several hours
The tracks were cleared late today,
the tender being dumped into a nearby
field and the tracks temporarily re-
paired, SO that the express, which was
split in two sections. arrived here
shortly after SIX o'clock. Up to the
time of the clearing of the tracks pas
sengers Were transferred both ways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
PHILADELPHIA MAN
FINED FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Charged With Causing Death of q
Man in a Hotel.

Plymouth, n. H, May 26.-Guilty of
manslaughter in the second degree was
the verdict returned by jury in the
Grafton county superior court today
against ]. Walter Shields of Philadel-
phis, charged with causing the death
of Christopher Kenny, a lumber seal
or, in Shields room at the Moosiluke
hotel at Warren, February 5. The
jury was out for three hours. Imme-
diately upon hearing the verdict, Judge
Pike. who presided, imposed the min
tmum sentence-S600 fine and costs.
Shields was kept in custody pending
the payment of the sum involved
While a resident, of Philadelphia
Shields spent many months in this
section of New Hampshire, and is a
man of Independent means.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
Frederick OF Denmark to Visit Today Fleet
of Battleships Now in Copenhagen Harbor
Presented His Majesty, Dined by American Minis
ter, Taken Automobile Trip and Banquetted-
Fireworks Displayed Coast in Honor of Yankee
Tars-Two Thousand Jacldes Given Shore Leave.

Copenhagen, May 26.--The officers
and men OF the four American battle
ships now visiting here are being fav
ored with beautiful weather. which
adds greatly to their enjoyment of the
round of festivities that has been ar
ranged for them
Officers Meet the King.
Today Rear Admiral Badger, in COM
mand Of the squadron, and the officers
of tee battleships were presented to
King Frederick.
Lurohed by American Minister.
Afterwards they had luncheon at
the American legation as guests Of DIR.
Maurice =. Esgan. the American min
lister. and i'm the afternoon they went
on aan automobile trip with their
Danish hosts to Fredericksborg, Elsi-
more and Marienlusle.
5sncueted at Marienlusle.
They were rendered a banquet at the
last named place az which were the
ministers Of foreign affairs and OF
commerce. Afther the banquet the
party returned to Copenhagen by
steamer.
Fireworks in Their Honor.
Tonight the coastline was illuminat-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
ATTACK ON MANN LAW
PROVES INEFFECTIVE
Interstate Trafficking women is IN
terstate Commerce. Court Rules.

Chicago, May 26.--The first attack
on the federal act known as the Mann
law. prohibiting traficking il women,
was made today when counsel foc
Charles NJ Wilson end Zoe willard
petitioned Judge George A. Carpenter
in the United States district court for
a writ OF habeas corpus.
Tie writ was denied and an appeal
was taken to the United States su,
prenc court Wilson and Mrs. Wizard
are charged with bringing two W1scon-
sin girls to Chicago
Counsel for the defense argued that
the act was unconstitutional in that IL
Sought to regulate something over
which the state alone had urlsdlct'on'
na1,e,lv. the morals of its citizens
1T is clear that congress had the
power to pass the BILL said Judge
Carpenter. at is also clear that con-
eyress rad the right to regulate inter-
State commerce. The law does not ar
tempt to regulate morals or encroaeh
on the powers of the state to regulate
vice. L simply seeks to prevent the
use of interstate commerce as means
of bringing immoral women from one
state to anethe1.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
JURY DisAcREEs IN
AN AUTOMOBILE SUIT.
Sweeney Of Canaan Asks for $4,000
from Curtis Of Norfolk

Z Litchfeld Conn, May 26.-After
having been out five hours the jury in
the case OF Daniel Sweeney. of Canaan,
against August Curtis, of Norfolk. re-
ported .sagreement. six to six The
suit was one for $4,000 damages for
injuries received by being run into by
an automobile. The accident took
place at Canaan a year ago and at
night. Curtis claiming he knew moth
Ing OF having run into Sweeney until
tod Of the incident afterwards. Al
the time of the accident Curtis was
turning out 10 avoid an approaching
team and his machine struck Sweeney
who was walking alongside of the
road. The case has been on trial for
the past fve DAYS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27

GERS of Company l. of this city have
missed this coat for some time,
Page Carried Army Coat.
A friend of Ford and Harold Page,
the missing chum, has testified that
when Ford and Page met at the local
railroad station to leave for New York
to enlist in the army. Page was car
ry1ng an army coat
Page With Ford in Woods.
Indications now show that Page was
with Ford in the Madison woods and
can probably tell how he came to meet
his death.
A Strange Letter.
Another development in the case is
the report that a half-sister of Page,
living in Meriden, has received q let
ter from the mother, in which she
says: Harold is with me here in
Canada
Fords Funeral Today.
The funeral of young Ford, over
whose body two autopsies have been
held, viii take place tomorrow morn
ing, Medical Examiner Bradstreet lav-
ing given a permit for burial after
performing the second autopsy today.
The findings of Coroner Mix are ex-
pected in few days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
THE STATUS OF TIE
IMPRISONED 5AnkE n.
Faish Up Against Anstsser Inds>tesn4
Morse's Friends Hopeful.

Washington, May 2s.-<Tne feorsf
prison parole board Will meet In 1sa1-
enworth penitentfsry next week, 1st
will not considsr the case Of Jcbn y
Walsh, the convicted banker, whom
President Taft refused TO pasabs-
There is still ar Indictment agasns<
Walsh. That prevents his apriscs
n
fer parole. Otberw5se he might hs re-
leased in September. II the &Es~T-
ment is quashed, Walsh might be re-
leased after the bssrd haS a n4sfsns
in the fall
Friends of Charles W. Morse paint
out that in refusing 70 parton that
lar 1er President Taft gave leave for
his renewing liis application after JnLn>
1, 1918. The best ysorss,s friends hoped
for was that Press5>nt Taft rntgnr
commute his fifteen year sentencs 70
five years. with the usual allowance
for good behavior. This would retsee
Morses sentence ts three T>ars end
eight months. His friends say rhs1 -
Morse sfuliy rsnews bis otsA fos
cmInutation after jan. ], 1919, he VII
be released from the Atlanta pe1t1ez- .
t;ary as quickly as n President 91es
had granted his application last wed
nesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27

ed and fireworks displays were set off
in honor of the Americans.
Crews iveIi Shore Leave.
Today again two thousand of the
battlships' crews were given shore
leave, and everywhere met with pop
uIar ovations. The people of Copen-
hagen expressed their pleasure over an
order issued today by Rear Admiral
Badger permitting the band of the
Louisiana to play at the Zoo next Sun
day.
King to Visit Fleet Today.
King Fredericks visit to the feet
has been fixed for tomorrow afternoon
His majesty will be accompanied by
the minister of marine and his mill
thary staff. The royal yacht will sal
around the fleet, the crews of which
will dress ship, and then the royal par
ty will visit Admiral Badger on board
the Louisiana
Ball Had to Be Cancelled.
Owing to the dangerous illness o.
the kings uncle, Prince John, the bal
which was to have been held at shC
American legation tomorrow night has
been cancelled
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
RUMcR THAT SENATOR
LORlMER MAY RESIGN
Actuated by Desire to Protect HIS
Friends from Attack.

Washington, May 26.-In the cloak
much discussion of persistent rumor
that Senator Lorimer might resign
before the new inquiry is actually au-
thorized, to protect his friends from
the attacks of those seeking to unseat
him. Neither his colleague, Senator
Cullonn, nor any of the members Of the
Illinois delegation in the house, would
admit that they had any knowledge of
such an intention on the part of Mr..
IIoriner.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
FIREMEN THREATEN
TO STRIKE NEXT WEEK.
Have Demanded 20 Per Cent. In
oreass of Southern Railway.

Washington. May 25.-~Unlcss our
demands for an increase of twenty per
cent. in wages is granted, there will
b, strike OF all fremen employed by
ths Southern Railway before the mid
de Of next week" said Vice President
~. o. Treat OF the Brotherhood of I-u-
co motive Tiremen. tonight. after an
other day or Intellectual conferences
between President Finley of the
Southern and representatives of the
frennan.
Alter the refusal of the firemen to
agree 70 Precedent FTinley's proposal TO
Submit the wage question to a board
OF mediation, this matter was tenn
p0rariiy put aside and rules against
many OF which the hremen com =
plain. w>rs considered without con-
ciU.ion. The conferences Will continue
tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
REVENUES AND EXPENSES
OF NEW HAVEN SYSTEM.
Revnue Increase Over Last Year Only
Half Expense Increase.

New Haven, Conn. May 26-The
monthly report of revenue and ex-
penses for the month of April by the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company shows operating
revenue of s5,155, ,s62.es, an Increase
OF STe.909.S5 over the same month of
last year. The, operating expenses
were s2.3S, ,s10.54: the new operating
revenues $1,S16. .551 .55, and net revenue
from outside operati $99. 637.21 The
total net revenues We're s1,916.18S.76,
an increase over 1910 of $57,018.21 The
operating income was $1,629.1SS.76, an
increase over April Of last year OF
s12o, ,efS21.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS
BANKRUPT INTELLECTUALLY
Rev. DR.. Crapssy Discusses the Tend
ency to Remain Away from Church.

Boston, May 26.-In his address at
the Unitarian convention here today,
Rev. DIR. Crapsey discussed what he
termed the 'inefficiency and disinte-
grafton" of the Protestant denomina-
tions, which he said were bankrupt
intellectually"
He said in part:
THE tendency today is out of all
churches into the great company OF
n-church goeTs. There is no need
of carrying religion to the Chinese,
who viii soon be showing that we
are barbarians in our methods. The
doctrine of evolution has taken the
place OF the doctrine of creation. There
are sixty millions of people in America
who do not go to church,
Rev. DR.. Crapsey was formerly rec
tor of st. Andrews Episcopal church,
Rochester, n. Y, but was deposed
from the priesthood for heresy five
years ago by Bishop Walker of Buff
f1iO.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
VACATIONS FOR HUNDREDS
OF OPERATIVES NEXT WEEK
Mills in Several New England Cities
to Shut Down.

Boston. May 26.Many OF the New
England cotton mills will be idle next
week in continuation of a general cur
raiIment policy wfsich is expected TO
BE- effective at intervals during the
summer. In addition to many Fail
Rived mills which have been curtsil-
ing for We eks. the IL mills of the
Amcsksss Manufacturing Company al
Msncs sster, ~. r.. employ ing 15.501
operatives: the mills Of the York
Corporation o< Ssco Maine, employ
ing soc and the Everett Mills OF
Lawrence. Mass. ] 500. will go on
short time movement next week. Mos.
OF fl.sss mills VIII be shut down to-
morrow ui.ht rntjl June 5.
II Is the plan OF practically all of
The cotton mills in Northern New
TrRlaus 10 shut down for four weeks
altOEsfher during the summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
FREQUENTLY sWoRE
AT AGED MOTHER.
Neighbor Testified Against LittIefieId
In Murder Trial

Newport, r. l.. May 2G.-That former r
State Senator Frank Iittlefeld ct
Block Island. who is on trial on the
charge of numbering his mother Mrs
Ann Littlefeld, frequently swore at her
was the testimony of Harriet West
colt, a neighbor. who was called to the
stand by the prosecution this after
noon.
Miss WestcGtt said that she remem-
hered on enc occasion when sre was al
the house that Mrs. Littlefield spoke to
her son in response he cursed her
called her liar and then struck heI
and knocked her down. There was
scarcely a time when ] was at ths
house that he dill not swear at his
mother" said the witness
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
STABBED IN HEADQUARTERS
OF CLEVELAND LABOR UNION.
Victim Charges Assault to One of His
Political Enemies.

Cleveland, O., May 26.-Barton De
Foe, former president of the Marine
Firemen, Oilers and Water Tenders
benevolent association, who was pro3-
ably fatally stabbed in the local union
headquarters today by IN unidentified
II an who fed, charged in the hospital
tonight that his assailant was aligned
with his political enemies. De Foe
ard Edward Stack have for some time
been in controversy over the associa-
ton. presidency. Each claimed to have
been elected, but Stack obtained pos
session of the offices in Buffalo. A suit
is pending in the courts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
LAWYERS THE MOST
SELFISH OF ALL.
"Most Self Seeking of All Learned
Professions" Says Physician.

Hartford, Conn, May 26.-Describ-
ing the legal profession as "the most
selfish, seIf-satisfied and self-seeking
of all the learned professions" and
as disregarding .sthe cry of the people
claring that the medical profession was
deservedly criticised for the over
crowd1ng of its ranks with inefficient
practitioners, DR.. Frank K ]Jallock, re-
ticIng president of the Connecticut
Medical society, in his annual address
before that body in convention mere,
declared both professions were failing
TO perform their proper duty to the
nuhlic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
HEAT CAUSES INTENSE
SUFFERING IN CHICAGO
Six Deaths and Several Prostrations-
Free Ice Distributed.

Chicago. May 2S.-The second day
of sweltering weather with the ther-
mometer equaling its May record of
yesterday. 94-2 degrees, caused six
deaths and scores of prostrations to-
day. The suffering was more intense
than Yesterday, because the breeze was
not SO strong. United States weather
forecasters said tonight that the un-
usual heat would probably continue
some time. The parks and the lake
shore were crowded tonight.
Thousands OF pounds of ice were
distributed in the tenement districts
by the city and county and by relief
associations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
Date of Sailing Not Known.

Date OF Sailing Not Known
Just when or on what ship General
Diaz will sail is a. matter OF conjecture
The French ship Espasne was 20 Leave
Vera Cruz yesterday, but may have
been held at the disposal Of the party
from Mexico City.
Madero Urges Support of De la ssrrs.
Juarez, Mexico, May 25.-Franc5seo
7. Madero. Jr., in q. manifesto TO the
people of Mexico. tonight resigned tns
position of provisional president con-
ferred on him by convention OF rev-
olutionists at San Luis Potosi last Oc-
tober and called on all Mexicsns -
support Senor De La Barrs as the sole
executive OF Mexico.
De La Barra "One of U.s.,
Senior Madero placed his forces ~
the disposal of Senior De La Barra and
praised the new executive He point
ed out that De La Barra might well BE-
regarded as 'one Of u.s. The mari
festo was Senior 1fadero's last act as
provisional president
Will Make Home in Madrid
General Diaz will probably make his
home in Madrid During the recent
centennial. King Alfonso conferred on
him a title and made him an honorary
general OF the Spanish army. Sonora
Diaz was made fady-iD waiting to ths
Spanish queen. General D1az speazs
no 1anSudSc OlIiti lildI DpdAAAoay 49,
outsides of Mexico he would find the
most congenial surroundings IN Spain
De La Barra's Inausurstisn-
The fnaaugura ton today Of De La
Barra as provisional president was a.
brief affair. 1t took only ten minutes.
To spectotors IL seemed that rs had
scarcely moved down Avenida Circu
De Mayo, with his splendid escort, BE-
fore ne was on his way back 20 tho
n. of fe n ~ hfa rxl-
loping troopers, with mis- carrl4zs
smothered with flowers.
The Bible Not Used.
The oath was administered BY th4
| president of the charnbsr OF deppfiee-
| The provisional president stooof WIN
| his hand extended and repeated fns
! oath. It is not the custom in Aex1eo
to use the Bible in taking ne osfh,
| nor is the name of the Deity used
Great Cheering on Return Trio.
| The cheering was greatest on the re-
| turn trip The presidential carrfszs
| had been fairly covered WITH roses and
orchids and the vfvas were proiongsd
| his silk hat in his hand. bowed rfEhs
and left. He remained in the rasacs
| all the afternoon holding a reception
The City Quiet.
The city was quiet throughos1r <hs
] day A few street urchi1s, apparently
not recognizing that the change -
regime had beeen effected, tried 20 RS
new the demonstrations Of the 1as.
two days, but they were kindl7 sa1
firmly suppressed by The poiices
Disz Boards Hamburg American Lin>
! According to advices, Djsz Bearded
| the Yyfranga, a HsnEDsrz- -AT1er1cs =
boat at Vera Graz tonight. The 7pi-
ranaga is due to sail south 20 Cssfxz-
coalcos tomorrow. She VIII rstsrn 81
Vera Cruz and sail for Europe Wed
nesday.
Report Of Attack on DIsz's Trsin.
Juarez, Mexico, May zs.~--A mrs.
sage to Francisco J. Madcr> fsse To-
night from Senior Cardan s< Jze ~
Mexico, said that the train 5sa<sne
President Diaz to Vera Crnz was at~
tackled at TepechuaIce. No further De-
! tails were given.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
| Army Coat as
| A Murder Clue
/
MAY CONNECT PAGE WITH
DEATH OF YOUNG FORD.
FOUND IN MADISON WOODS
Coat Was About Quarter of a Mile
Distant from Place Where Body Lay
Page Seen Carrying an Army Coat.

Meriden, Conn, May 26.-The most
important clue in the case of the mys-
terious death of Harold Ford of this
city, whose body was found with the
throat cut in the Madison woods, was
brought to light by Medical Examiner
A. D. Aver of Madison in the discov
cry of an army coat found a quarter
of a mile from the spot where Ford
was found.
Army Coat Stolen from Company L.
The identification marks on the coat
were 1872 Company L, and no articles
were found in the pockets The Off
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
BAR ASSOCIATION cENsUREs
TRUSTEE OF AN ESTATE
Made Returns on Less Than Half the
Value of the Estate.

Boston, May 26-The fact that the
Boston Bar association had passed a
vote of severe censure for B. F. Her
rick, Q. A. Shaw and Francis WeIch.
trustees of the Quincy Shaw estate. for
making returns of s4,0O0.0Oo when the
estate was worth $4,000. coo. became
known today. The Bar association
conducted an investigation of the in
cident at the request of Mayor John F.
Fitzgerald of Boston. The association
found that, although the trustees We're
not guilty of any violation of the stat
utes, they did violate the standard of
ethics of the legal profession.
The Shaw trustees recently paid into
the city treasury several hundred
thousand dollars in taxes that had
been previously withheld from the
city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
STIFF POKER GAMES
ON THE LUSITANIA
Sharks Pick Up $4,000 in Four Days
Lamb Drops $1,000 in Hour.

New York, May 26.-There were fat
picl1ings for two professional gamblers
who came over on the Lusitania, in
today.
One passenger reported that in four
days they picked up $4,000 and that
one of their victims lost $1,000 in an
hour
"Pve lived almost all my life in
parts of the west" said this passenger,
where gambling is wide open, but I
never saw such quick action at po-
ker. Play usually began in the srnok-
ing room at eleven O'Clock at night
and lasted until 3 or in the morn
ing. The pigeons could evidently af-
ford their pluclling. and as it was
none of my business. 1 didn't inter
fere."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
HENWoOD MUST STAND
A TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Killed Won Phui in Quarrel Over g
Woman in Barroom.

Denver, Col, May 26.-Frank H.
HenWood must stand trial for slaying
Sylvester L. Won Phul, amateur bal
loonist and wine salesman. Heuwood
shot Won PhuI during a quarrel over a
woman in the barroom of a hotel We'd
nesday night. A coroner's jury today
held tha- the shooting was with felo-
NOUS intent"
Soon after the verdict was returned
Henwood was taken from the city iail
to the county Jail.
That Henwood and Won Phul had
wrangled frequently of late over the
woman developed lately Two photo
graphs OF Henwood which Henwool
gave to a Denver banker and horse
breeder and to the bankers wife a
former St. Louis woman. had been re-
moved from the bankers apartments
These photographs. torn to pieces, were
found in Won Phul's pockets
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
Decorated by
King Alfonso
AVIATOR VEDRINE LION OF THE
HOUR AT MADRID.
THE ONLY FLYER TO FINISH
Garros Stranded in the Mountains and
Gilbert Forced to Drop Out-king
Pins Cross on Aviator's Lapel.

Madrid, May 26.-Pierre Vedrine, the
French aviator, completed today the
cross country cross mountain flight in
the Petit Parisien's race from Paris
to Madrid and is tonight the lion of
the Spanish capital
Wears Cross of Order of Alfonso XII.
On the lapel of his coat hangs the
cross of the Order of Alfonso XII,
which is reserved for persons who
have distinguished themselves in the
arts and sciences.
Pinned by Kings Hand.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
CASE READY TO
GO TO THE JURY.
Four Wireless Teieeraphy Promoters
Nearing End of Their Trial.

New York, May 26.-After four
weeks of taking evidence. the govern
ment's action against Colonel Christie
p4er Columbus Wilson and four of his
associates in the United Wireless Tel
egraph company for alleged misuse Of
the mails is ready for the jury. The
defense rested this afternoon, the gov
ernment's rebuttal occupied less than
half an hour, and all that now remains
before the jury retires tomorrow are
the summing up and the judges
charge
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-27
Thomas +. Ryan Seriously m.

New York. May 26.--Thomas +. Ry-
an, the traction magnate. is seriously
i'll at his home on Fifth avenue. The
World will say tomorrow. According
to the report, Mr.. Ryan underwent an
operation on Wednesday last from the
effects of which he is now said to be
in a weak condition, but presumably
on the way to recovery.