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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
HER LOVE LIKE JELLYFIsH's.
Pastor Admits He So Called His Wife's
 Affection.

Philadelphia, Nov. 12.-The Rev. Harvard l.. Guss, of Selinsgrove, Pa, yesterday filed a bill of particulars fin the county court in the divorce suit begn by his wife, Mrs. Emily w. War ner Guss, of Ardmore. last May.
 The preacher admits that at times he was compelled to upbraid his wife because the meals were irregular, and that on one occasion there was too much soda in the cakes prepared ex- pressly for him. He also confessed that he said that her love ''resembled that of a jellyffsh."
 MT. Guss asserts that his wife often suffered from "brooding spells" and that in his efforts to rally her at these times he made the comparison charg- ed against him that "her love resem- bled that Of a jellyfish." He explains that the comparison was a figure of speech to illustrate Tack of firmness and consistency"
 The Rev Mir. Guss courted his wife while he was a student in Princeton and soon after his entrance into the ministry he married another woman, who died several years ago. Some time later the preacher accident ally met Miss Warner, and the inter- rupted courtship of fifteen years be- fore was resumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
EVERY REQUEST OF THE
 PETITIONERS RECOGNIZED.
Utilities Commission Rules on Points
 Raised at Hearing.

Hartford. Conn, Nov. 12.-The pub lie utilities commission has reached a decision on points raised during the hearing the Manchester trolley fare by the petitioners for a ten cent fare between Hartford and Manchester, in stead of the present fifteen cent fare. The chief point in the demand is that the payment of five cents Tor one DOT tion of the fare under the zone sys- tenn was not just to many residents of Manchester, for the reason that the distance for which the fare was paid was very short.
 Every request of the petitioners is recognized by the commission.
 The commission in the order recites just what the petitioners asked for, and specifically rules on each request. The petitioners asked for the daily re- ports from the conductors and the monthly report on the Hartford di- vision as made to the vice president; the stock books and treasurer's book of the Hartford, Manchester and Rock vile tramway line; the presence of Connecticut company to testify to statements submitted by the then au- ditor to the railroad committee of the legislatures in 1907 and 1909 pertain ing to the Hartford and Manchester line; the presence of MT. Sage of Hartford, who testified in regard to the daily reports of conductors; the amount of the income from advertis- ing, hauling freight, handling mail, and concessions at Laurel Park
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
MISS EDMANDs IN HIDING. Richeson's Fiancee Arrives in Hast ings, N. Y., and Disappears Again.

New York, Nov. 12.-Mystery sur rounds the whereabouts of Miss Vio- let Edmands of Broolkline, Mass, fiancee of the Rev. c. V. T. Richeson, under indictment for the murder of Avis Linnell. It is definitely known that she arrived at Hastings on the Hudson on Friday afternoon, but up to late hour nothing could be learn ed as to her hiding place. Miss Ed mands had been staying at Pomfret, Conn, but left there when her identity was discovered.
 According to a chauffeur, Miss Ed mands arrived at Hastings on Friday or the o'clock train. She board ed an automobile bus and told the driver to take her to a place called The Park, in Riverview, which is oc- cupied by Norman Hapgood. She was dressed in a dark suit and carried a black Gladstone bag.
 On several occasions during her ride tD the designated place she asked the chauffeur how much further she had to go. She appeared much perturbed rou1dings. When within a few blocks cf the Park the chauffeur said she toIG him she would walk the rest of the distance. That was the last seen Of her.
 shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday two trunks addressed to Miss I-dmands arrived at Hastings. and were sent to the home of MT. Hap good. 4 reporter called there shortly afrerward and was met at the door by Mrs. Hapgood, who emphatically denied that there was any one named Miss Edmands staying there.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
NEW YORK STREETS ARE
 UTTERED WITH GARBAGE Disinfectants to Be Used in Interest
 of the Public Health.

New York, Nov. 12.-New York streets have become so filtered with piles of garbage as the result of the street cleaners strike that tomorrow Street Cleaning Commissioner Ed wards will begin the use of disinfect- ants. The strike has been in progress four days.
 Commissioner Edwards decision was made after a tour of the city with Dr. Ernest J. Lederle, commissioner of health, who feared that conditions were such as to menace public health. Dr. Lederle said he found conditions on the East Side pretty had" buL he was confident that Commissioner Edwards would be able to restore nor nal conditions in two or three days.
 Rain, which is falling tonight is expected to flush much of the refuse away, but it was apparent today that It was accommodating faster than the inadequate force of strikeDreakers could remo~e it. On many streets de- tectives were patrolling the roofs to prevent the throwing of missiles while the street cleaners were at work.
 Drivers of one string of cars were thrown into a panic by the explosion of hcrnb on an upper East Side street believed to have been exploded by a boy. No one was injured, however. Commissioner Edwards complained to- night that he was hampered by the failure of various employment agen- cies to furnish enough strike breakers He said he needed over 5000 men and that there were only .7Os men at work today
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
RiCheSOn to
 Plead Today
ACCUSED CLERGYMAN TO AM
 sWER "NoT GUILTYr
ONE LINK STILL MISSING
Police Unable to Show How Poison Was Delivered to Miss LinnelI-Miss Edmands in Hiding in New York.

Boston. Nov, 12.-Tomorrow a month lacking day since Avis Linnell was found dead from cyanide of potassium which she had taken apparently as a medicine, Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson. to whom she had considered herself engaged, will answer to the grand Jury's charge that it was he who fur nished her with the fatal poison. In the formal words mot guilty" the pas tor of the Immanuel Baptist church of Cambridge, who has spent the past three weeks in jail. is expected to reit- crate his innocence.
 Date of Trial May Be Set.
 His arraignment in the superior criminal court at 9.30 tomorrow morn ing probably will be a very brief pro ceeding. Its most immediate result. fl is believed, will be the announcement o4 the date upon which the clergyman will be placed on trial to allow the jury to decide whether not he, in the words of the indictment which was re- convey to Miss LinnelI in some manner and way unknown, the poison, pretend ing to her that it was a medicinal preparation which would overcome her condition.'
 Police Still Lack One Link.
 Although the police have been quiet ly at work since the return of the in dictment, it is understood that they are still unable to declare certainly the manner in which the poison reached
 
 that the clergyman met the young woman on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 14, on the evening of which she died.
 Asked Minister to Marry Him.
 The police say they have learned that the clergyman had actually asked a minister to marry him to Miss Lin nell, on a date not fixed. This minister was Rev. Edward s. Cotton of Brew ster, town near Hyannis, which was the home of Miss Linnell and the scene Of one of MT. Richeson's pastorates. The Rev Edward H. Cotton, a class mate of Richeson at the Newton The ological seminary, says that Richeson drove with Avis Linnell in a carriage to the home of his father year ago last summer, that he told the elder Cotton that they were engaged and that he wished the elder Cotton to per form the marriage ceremony. The date was left in allowance.
 Senator Morse to Conduct Defense.
 The accused c1ergyman's defense has been organized as to the naming of counsel and it is believed that the | court tomorrow will designate former | State Senator William A. Morse to | conduct the defense. Attorney John l.. | Lee of Lynchburg, Va, who has been | by MT. Richesons father, will | act with ex-Sena tor Morse.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
BARGE IN DISTRESS
 OFF FIRE ISLAND
Revenue Cutter Reports Weather Con- ditions Bad and Growing Worse.

New York. Nov. 12-A wireless mes age tonight from the steamship How ard said that she was standing by an unidentified barge in distress with crew of fourteen men on board, bne mile east by south of Fire island. Cap tain Chase of the Howard said that under the prevailing condition he was unable to take off the crew of the barge which was in bad shape and urgently needed assistance. After the Towards master learned that assist ance was on the way from New York he proceeded on his voyage from Nor folk to Boston.
 The revenue cutter Mohawk which started to the assistance of the inn periIIed craft. reported by wireless on her way out that the weather condi- tions were bad and were growing worse as she proceeded
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
Rodgers Has
 Terrible Fall
AVIATOR DROPS 125 FEET INTO
 PLoUGHED FIELD.
UNCONSCIOUS A LONG TIME
Badly Burned and Bruised, But Suffer
 ed No Permanent Iniury-Severe Pain in Side-His Machine a Wreck.

Los Angeles. Nov. 12,-In attempting flight today from Pasadena to Long Beach, officially to end his Atlantic Pacific journey, Aviator c. P. Rodgers met with the worst mishap of his ca reer. He fell with his machine 125 feet into a plowed field, halfway be- tween the two cities and within sight of his destination.
 Rendered Unconscious.
 Though no bones were broken, he was rendered unconscious. He was badly shaken, his face was scratched and torn, his hands were burned by his motor and he complained of a se- was utterly wrecked.
 Rescued by AutomobiIist.
 An auromobilist who saw Rodgers fall dragged him out from under the wreck of his wrecked biplane and carried him to the office of a physi- cian at Compton, two miles away.
 Too Dazed to Talk.
 Rodgers was still unconscious when Mrs. Rodgers and her mother, Mrs. R. S. SWeitzer, who had been awaiting his arrival at Long Beach, reached Compton. Later he partially regained hls senses, but was still too dazed to talk of the accident. He was put aboard the special train which his wife and mother had chartered for the run up from Long Beach, and taken to his hotel at Pasadena.
 No Permanent Injury.
 After an examination his physician that he would suffer no permanent injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
MUST SUBMIT BOOKS
 AND ANSWER QUESTIONS
Superior Court Decision Is Against
 William Barnes, Jr.

Albany, W. Y. Nov. 12.-William Barnes, IT,, chairman of the republi- can state committee, must produce the books of the Journal company of AL bany, of which he is president, before the senate committee which is investi- gating Albany city and county affairs, and must answer certain questions concerning his acquisition of stock in the J. B. Lyon company within eight days, according to a decision today by Supreme Court Justice Joseph A. KeI- logg of GIens Falls.
 Unless Mir. Barnes complies with the courts order or takes such other course as he may be advised" a war rant will be issued committing him to the Albany county jail.
 Upon being advised today of Justice Kellogg's decision, MT. Barnes attor-. neys at once took steps to carry the case to the higher courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
HOMES COLLAPSE.
Two Killed in Violent Windstorm at
 Easton, Ills.

Springfield, Ills, Nov. 12.-Two were killed and several seriously injured by a storm which struck Easton, Ills, last night, tearing away telegraph and telephone wires and leaving the city isolated until tonight. The dead: In- fant child of Mir and Mrs. James Pra- ter; body found 100 yards from the home, which was demoI; shed. Mrs. Allie Henneger, 75 years old, died of fright when her home collapsed.
 The Prater home was the Cnly one in the town proper which was much damaged. The baby was hurled against a tree and killed. All The oth- CT members of the family were injured.
 Wild Wind at Buffalo.
 Buffalo, N Y, Nov. 12.-The first blast of winter struck here today, ush- cred in by a 6S mile an hour gale and a drop of 40 degrees in temperature. The storms trail was marked by shat tered plate glass windows,a stranded lake freighter, and demoralized street car service. No fatalities oc- cured in the city. but at Kennedy Alonzo Dewey and his wife, an old couple, blinded by the storm, drove in front of an Erie passenger train and were killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
Southern Wisconsin's Worst Tornado Costs
 Eight Lives and $1 100000 Loss
SWEPT A. PATH TWENTY MILES LONG
Only Surviving Member of Schmidt Family Injured Be- yond Hope of Recovery-Houses Swept From Their Foundations and Reduced Kindng Wood-Many Killed by Tornado in H1inois-Shpping Suffers.

Nearly twenty deaths, several mil- lion dollars property loss and much suffering and inconvenience resulted from the violent change of tempera- ture, the preceding storms and the sue Ceeding cold and snow which beset the central portion of the country Saturday and Sunday.
 After unusually warm weather on Saturday, tornadoes did much dama ee in Wisconsin and Illinois, killed a dozen persons and injured more than . score, several fatally.
 A cold wave almost immediate teiy roll e0 over the wreckage of the tornadoes and extended in a few hours to the Gulf coast anl the Atlantic seaboard. Rain turned to sleet, snapping tele- phone and telegraph wires, and snow followed The temperature dropped in several places more than 50 degrees in IS hours
 Several persons were frozen to death by the sud41en cold. shipping on the Great Lakes was damaged and several bCats were cast adrift. In some places gas almost failed The poor in large swept regions suffered severely.
 The official weather forecast lass right was for quick relief from the severe cold in the middle west, as the low temperature was moving rapidly eastward and southward. From point ear zero, the thermometer began to rise yesterday. with probability of a further rise by tomorrow in the central states
 Resume of deaths, injuries and dam age and conditions:
 JanesviIie, Wis, and vicinity: Eight persons dead. two dying. dozen in jured and s1,o00,00 damages.
 Chicago: Two men frozen to death, seven fishermen missing on Lake Michigan. many persons hurt on the icy ~avements, shipping damaged.
 Central Illinois: Three or more per sons dead and a score injured in storms at Easton, Virginia, Peoria and ether places, s1,000, 900 property dam age.
 Iowa: One man frozen at Ottumwa, much suffering from cold
 North Dakota: One man frozen at Grand Forks
 Omaha: One man dead fin cold
 Indiana: Whole state swept by bliz- gard s1 100000 damage by wind.
 Ohio: Much damage and suffering ca used by cold, wind and snow. Michigan: Storm damage at several pla ces from wind and sleeC Kentucky: Widespread damage by wind. unusually cold Alabama: One man killed by wind near Montgomery. Gulf Coast: Unusually severe wealth 1 CT: much suffering.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
A CRISIS PENDING
 IN THE CHURCHES. A Pessin1istic Address by Mayor w. C. Fisher of Middfetown

Meriden, Conn. Nov 12-Mayor w C. Fisher of ALiddletown delivered an address at St PauIs UniversalisI church this evening on the subject, Study of the Church in the Social Crisis" He emphasized the inadequa- cy of the political and civic qualities existing in the churches of today and centered his remarks on a. contrast between Christianity and the present conditions in reality A crisis is pend ing in the churches at this time and unless change is brought al out this auon will decline into narbarOus state, said Mayor Fisher. Tn denounc- ing the child labor system in the fac tories, the Middletown executive made the broad statement that Connecticut was doing more to per2etue:e the evil thany other northeastern ate
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13

seriously injured Her sister, Miss Elizabeth Hume, was also badly hurt Helen's sister, Florence, was badly bruised and her collarbone was brok- en. Austin was in the field. When he reached home he found nothing but sticks and stones of what was once a fine country home
 Timber Driven Through a Cow.
 Many freakiSh things were done by the tornado. At the Douglas farm buggy was carried into a tree and bent about the trunk, where it hung, the rim of one hind wheel encircling the front axle. At the home of Will jam Little, six by six timber was driven through COW. At the Schmidt farm a hog was cut in two by blow. At this same place a cookstove was carried to an adjoining field where it was deposited right side up appar- ently undamaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
VERMONT MURDER
 CAUSED BY GRIEF
Man Whose Mind Was Unbalanced
 Kills Fellow Workman.

St. Johnsbury. Vt, Nov. 12.-His mind unbalanced. it is believed, by the recent death of his favorite daughter and by financial difficulties, Nathan C. Butterfleld of Milford, N. H.. today shot and killed G. Cuthbert Williams of York, Pa. Butterfield then turned the revolver upon himself and accomplish ed his suicide.
 Two Were co-workers.
 For the past two years the men had worked together at the United States fish hatchery, where Bufterfield was foreman and Williams a culturist.
 Morose and Quick Tempered.
 Following the death of Butterfield's Zf year old daughter at Milford last month, it was noticed that he was morose and quick of temper, but this feeling was not manifested particular iy against Williams. although Butter field had been heard to complain that he, as foreman was given more meniai tasks than was Williams.
 Williams Shot from Behind.
 Just before noor today ButterfieId went to the hatchery, which is located and found Williams at work alone in the stable. Investigation afterward showed no signs of any struggle, and as all of the four bullets which were found in Williams body had entered from behind it is supposed that Butter field shot his victim before the latter knew of his presence Butterheld then apparently placed the revolver in his own mouth and fired, the bullet going his head.
 Both Mon Leave Families.
 The bodies were found during the afternoon by Faulkner Carter, the If year old son of Superintendent Carter of the hatchery Williams wife and two young children live here. His fla ther. Sysnan Williams, is said to be a prominent railroad attorney at York Pa. Butterfield leaves a wife and one daughter in Milford, N. H.. although his homf for years was in Nashua. N. H., where he was a motorman before becoming connected with the United States fish hatchery here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
A MTDDLETOWN BOY
 RUN DOWN BY AN AUTO.
Eight Year Old Elmer Hartman Like
 iy to Die of His Injuries.

Middletown, Conn, Nov. 12-Elmer Hartman, eight years old, son of Will liam Hartman. of 40 Portland street. stepped in front of an automobile on the Cromwell road today and was Knocked down, receiving injuries that will probably prove fatal The machine which struck the boy is owned by Mar tin Pierson of Bristol and was driven by his chauffeur, John Erickson.
 When Hartman stepped in front of the machine the lamp on the right side struck him. throwing him under the machine, which was stopped before it passed over him. He was placed in the automobile and taken to local hospital where he lies unconscious with cOncussion of the brain and probable fracture of the skull. Brick son was arrested and released under $500 furnished by MT. Pierson.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
Brotherhood of St. And.,w.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 12.-Ths Connecticut assembly of the Brother hodd of St. Andrsw has chosen It's et- fcers for the ensuing year as follows: President, F. J. Smith, New Haven; Bridgeport: secretary, F. T. Vibert Meriden; treasurer A. T. Holbrook New Haven. The chaplain iR Rev. c. T. Paine of St. Paurs church, this city. The assembly has been holding it's annual session here and attended communion in body at Christ church today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
CHURCHES CLOSED ON
 ACCOUNT OF SMALLPOX
Dread Disease Raging in Pawtuxet
 Valley, Rhode Island

Providence, R. T., Nov. 12-The wide spread prevalence of smallpox in the Pawtuxet valley resulted today in the closing of five churches in the villages of Quidnick Anthony and Washing ton, lying within the towns of Coyen- try and Warwick. As a further pre- caution against any additional spread of the disease, it was announced to- night that the mills of the Coventry company, manufacturers of woolens. who employ four hundred hands, will be closed tomorrow.
 Nearl va score of additional cases were reported today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
BRIDGEPORT MAN MEETS
 DEATH AT NEW HAVEN.
Knocked Down by a Trolley Car and
 His Skull Fractured.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 7.-John Lillas of 9S Sheridan street, Bridge port was struck and almost instantly
 killed today by a trolley car. He had been attending football game here and was on his way to the railroad station. He got off the tralley car he was on and started to ruQ for the sta ton. and ran directly h front of a second car, which struck him, iractur- ing his skull. He was taken 10 . local hospital. where he died in a few min utes He was 2S years old and single.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
ss,ooo Fire at eassett House. Derby.

Derby, Conn, Nov. 12.-F'ire which is supposed to have started from a de- fective flue this morning damaged the Eassett house here to the extent of $2,000. There were not many guests in the house and several of those that were sleeping there, including the ser wants, had to be taken down by ladders The building is owned by Frank O'F1a- herty, Jr., of Derby and John Goodwin Of New Haven is the proprietor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-13
ITALIAN ARTILLEY PUTS
 1900 ARABS TO FLIGHT.
Demonstration Before Mesri and Bou-
 meiiana Was Shortiived.

iTripo1i, Nov. 12.-Thirteen hundred Arabs at s o'clock this morning made a demonstration before Mesri and Boumeliana, but they withdrew short ly in the face of furious rifle and artillery fire from the trenches and warships.
 Italian Demonstration in Aegean Sea.
 Paris, Nov. 12.-The Temps Rome correspondent learns, from what he says is an authoritative source, that Italy will make demonstration on a big scale in the Aegean Sea and along the Turco- o-Asiatic coast tomorrow!