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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Defendant in Vermont's Murder Mystery
Testifies in Her Own Behalf
STOOD ORDEAL REMARKABLY WELL
Saws That She Told Heath About Her Ownership OF
Revolver But Did Not Take it From Drawer
Would Not Have Allowed Grand Child to Keep Toys
in Drawer Had She Known Pistol Was Loaded.

Did you snoot r1eash?" Mrs. Ds5ss
was asked.
No. she replied.
Did Not Take Revolver from Drs~-~.
Did you take sts revolver out o< tss
drawer"
NO"
~Did you see Heath shot7~
Did Not Know II Was Loaded.
did you know that the revolver ps8
loaded?"
Il did not"
Would you have allowed yopr
granddaughter Priscilla 70 keep her
playthfngs in that drawer n yo9 hsd
known the revolver was loadedz@
mo, sir"
Once Fired Small Gun.
The target practice which had 5><1
testified to by government Witnesses
and ir which Mrs. Dodssfs revolver
WIS SAID to have flzsred was nsrc
taken up. Mrs. Dodge told the coors
that she had once fred a frna1f 1D1
which was owned Dy rstzh5or. 10
tIGt she came 90 wide Of the marx fns>
she refused TO try IT again She re-
practice and knew OF her revolver rs4<
ing been used for the Durposs.
Mrs. Dodge Denies Some Testimony.
In explanation OF testimony xfeeu
by other witnesses In regard to stats
ments made by her. Mrs. Dodge s1{r
that the exclamation II didn't know e
was loaded" was inspired by the sfsfs
of Guy Garvey opening the gun On ~
afternoon Of the murder. Irving s1i<f,T
had testified that she saId in ffs hear
ing Il know III go up for ff1is.~ tfrs.
Dodge denied that she had made fhss
statement.
Does Not Use Liqusr or rsrrstis<L
In answer to other questions Mr..
narcotics, or that she was anry win
Heath.
Everything was pIeasant and fress1
seemed to talk that day more iran
usual" she said
Cross Examination Begun
Attorney General Sargent consnctsf
the cross examination. but had x6rs
but a little way when an Agreements
was reached to adjoHn until tornoT-
row. The cross examination brosxbs
out a new line Of inquiry for wr<< j
there is as yet no explanation. Th>
attorney generals first question ~ses
Was Treasurer Of Wemsn's Rsfisf
Corps.
Were you ever treasurer Of fhs
Woman's Relief corps2"
Yes, for several years rrev}orfs 20
last JANUARY" the witness replied
The books of the organization gers
displayed and after being idsuffBe5 bY
the witness were offered as EXHIBITS.
Identifies Her Own Ep<yiss.
Mvs. Dodge WAS asked 20 20 t5se1xfs
the books and point out what ssffss
were N her handwriting ana cid -.
Adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
A THOMPsoNvILLE GIRL
WINS TYPEWRITINo MEDAL
Wrote e5.s Words Minute in Contest
at Springfield.

Springfield, May 9.-Ths contest for
a COLO medal offered by typewriter
company to q Springfield school was
Won in 2 20-minute contest by Miss
.Doniniaie of ThenpsoIville, who az
eraged s5.s words y; minute Mfns An
r.a Brady of West6eld was SECOND
With c1.2 words. ard Miss Anna Folly
OF StcckbridSe was third, with SO - E
y vords. The contest was held under
the association rules. five words being
deducted for each error of any kind,
and the matter was unfamiliar and
written for the first time
Miss Dominique never operated a
typewriter before last September. She
Is an honor pupil of the Thompson
vile high school and next year will
assist in the shorthand and typewrit-
ing departments of Springfield bus
iness school, devoting her spare time
to practicing on the typewriter with
the intention of entering the typewrit-
er contests in New York next October.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

Guildhall VT, May 9.-For two hours
today Mrs. Florence M. Dodge of Lun-
enberg, who is on trial charged with
the murder of William A. Heath,
painter, at her home Sept. II last, an
swered the questions of attorneys,
hardly once faltering.
Did Not Break Down Once.
Occasionally there were signs of
emotion as Heath wife was mention
ed or as Mrs. Dodge was questioned
regarding her own family, but not once
did the witness break down. Toward
the close of the ordeal she showed
such unmistakable signs of fatigue
that Attorney General Sargent sug-
gested early adjournment until tomor-
row.
Was Dressmaker Before Marriage.
At that time the cross examinat ton
will be continued. Mrs. Dodge told
the court she was 81 years old and
that before her marriage in 1891 she
was employed as dressmaker In
Lowell, Mass
Dxy of the Shooting.
After numerous questions regarding
her business transactions with Heath
previous to the day of the shooting.
the witness said he arrived at her
home at about o'clock on the morn
ing OF Sept. II and after warming his
hands DefOre the kltcnen Dre began
work in the bedroom
Told Heath of Her Revolver.
In response to questions as to how
she came to tell Heath about her re-
volver, Mrs Dodge said: Il was wip-
ing the Dashboard when Heath pointed
to the safe and remarked suppose
that is full of money!? / told him ii
was not. He then said that he was
not afraid of burglars, for he had q
.4S calibre revolver which he kept
ready. TO this I replied: I have one
too, but 1 should be afraid to use it,
Was in Kitchen Ironing.
After that. Mrs Dodge testified, she
W went to the kitchen to do her ironing
While she was thus engaged Heath
went out to warm a. can of yarntsh.
That was about $50, and it was the
lasts time she saw Heath until shs
went into the other room after the
shots had been fired.
Startled by Sound Of Shots.
She was startled. she said, by the
sound. of the shots, and after waiting
moment to see if sine heard any other
sounds, she went into the room to in
vestigate. She found the painter ly-
ing on the floor face down in a. pool
of blood She turned him over and
tried to force him to take some brandy
and then went to the telephone and
tried to get central to call help.
Asked Neishbors to Get Doctor.
Being unable to raise central, shs
went to the door and called to neigh
bors and asked them to get a doctor
HaK an hour later, she said the yard
was full of people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Economy Bills
Of Democrats
CAUSE a PARTY SPLIT ~ MA
TfoNAL HOUSE.
TOO DARNED MUCH OF IT.
Texas Congressman critieises His
Democratic coIiesauss-oId Clerk
ships Abolished. New Ones Created


shinston, May s.-Democratic
harmony broke today on the rocks of
economy. Acting upon the instruc-
tions of its caucus held early in the
session. the party leaders brought two
resolutions into the house for passage
today, cutting off scores of employees
and rerarranging the basis of commit
tee cMrkships upon a more economi-
cal plan
Cut Off $82, 900 Of Employees.
The first resolution, that cutting off
$4,000 worth of employees, went
through without mucn trouble. The
second one. however. providing ses-
sion clerks for several committees,
broke up the democratic ranks but
finally was passed.
A New Berth Proposed.
In the resolution was a provision
for an assistant clerk to the commit
tee on territories. new position,
which was eliminated from the resolu-
ton on protest of Mr.. Rucker of Mis-
souri,, whose c1 ,rka pay had been re-
duced.
"To Darned Much Economy
Representative Garner of Texas, a
democratic member of the conrEnitte ee
on accounts, assisted the republicans
in criticising this creation of an ad
ditional place. Mr.. Rucker said the
trouble with the democrats was that
they wee attemptings too darned
much economy
Mann Talks SaroasticaIIy. -
Minority Leader Mann said he had
been very nicely treated by the DEM
ocrats and had been given coed
room with a pretty red carpet" in
it. He had been given no janitor, how
ever, to take care of the room.
Mann Refuses Carpet Sweeper. !.
When I made a. requisition for a
carpet sweeper. SO that / might more
easily clean my pretty red carpet, y
said MIR. Matn. this distinguished ag-
gregatfon of economists turned it
down.
Cannon Says Salary Does Not Cover
Expenses.
Former Speaker Cannon said his
salary as speaker had never covered
more than a third of his expenses
The rest was made. he said. from his
income from some fine black fend'' il
Illinois, that he owned before he wenl
into congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
APPEAL FOR A SAFE
AND SANE FOURTH.
New Workers Asked to Contributs
100000, for Celebration.

+. New York, May 9.--As "a practical
form of life, accident and fire insur
ance," the people of the city are ap-
pealed to for 100000 to help celebrate
the Fourth of July in a safe and sane
way again this year.
In the past eight years, the appeal
asserts, 37,526 persons have been lniur-
ed and 1862 killed and millions of dol
lars worth of property have been de-
stroyed in the United States in the
gunpowder way Of cslehra;iag the
Fourth Last year the casualty list
in New York was reduced Sc per cent.
by saner methods of celebration, and
the Fourth. committee, of which Her
man Ridder is chairman, expects a still
better showing this year
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
CORONER AssoLvEs THE
CHAUFFEUR FROM BLAME
Death Of Miss Smith at South Ner~aIk
Held to Be Accidental.

Bridgeport, Conn. May s.-Coroner
Wilson of Fairfield county in a finding
handed down tonight holds that the
death of Miss Mary Ellen Smith.
trained nurse, who was killed in an
automobile accident on April n. near
South Norwalk. was accidental and
that Thaddeus c. Belts Of Greenwich,
the driver of the car, is not criminalIy
responsible.
Miss Smith was one of q, party of
four returning from a dance. and the
automobile, a spring Of which broke,
got beyond the control of Belts and
crashed into "a telegraph pole. Miss
Smith was thrown against the pole
and her skull fractured The other
occupants Of the car we're injured, but
have recovered
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
POsToFFtcE DEPARTMENT
TO UNDERGO INVESTIGATION
House Passes Resolution, Aiso One to
Investigate Sugar Trust

Washing ston, May ss.-Two. reselu-
tions for important invsstig cations
were agreed to by the house of repre-
sentatives today. complete investi-
CATION Of the postof11ce department,
proposed by Representative Sanders Of
Virginia, to determine whether poIit-
ical influences are operating in the
department, whether it is used for po-
Iitical purposes. whether the employees
are discharged for political reasons,
and covering other features Of postal
operation, was authorized by the a61p-
ton Of one resolution.
The other, that of Mr.. Hardwielc Of
Georgia. provides for sweeping IN
vestigation of the American Sugar
Refining company, to determine what
influence it has had or il having upon
the prices of sugar or the control of
competition
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
THREW SNAKE INTO
FACE OF a WOMAN
Performer Of 1o1 Ranch Show Ar
rested at Waterbury.

Waterbury. Conn.,, May s.-..Zsma,
the Queen of Reptiles" with the 1e1
Ranch show. was arrested en- a body.
writ in the midst of performance
here tonight. on the charge Of assault
and battery. The queen" who prov
ed to be young man about "a years
of age. when forced to discard his
wig and hopbIe skirt. is accused of
throwing snake at a young woman
at the afternoon performance, the ren-
tile striking her full en- the face and
wrapping itself about her arm and
shoulder. -4
The woman went int mysteries and
Was nervous wreck tonight Her
husband consulted q lawyer and two
deputy sheriffs teek the man to the
New Haven Jail tons6ts
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
MOVING PICTURES
BARRED IN chUscHEs
Grief Of Police Forbids Them Ds@ra
Shown on Sundays.

ton of whether moving picture shows
given fn q ciruEch on sunday evening
come within the prohibition Of a e1t1
ordinance will be settled BY the cesrfs
here. Moving picture shows recently
became feature OF the sunday eve
ming service in Father 5winks's par
ish. The chief of police waFnsk tfs
priest to dfscon tinue tborn, blx "a
thor Swinko, claiming that the pt<scres
were Of a religious and educational
character, reaissd. and obtains1 an
Injunction against The chief Of cot1es
and the mayer. With the vecatfnf o<
the injunction, the matter VIII 20 20 n
referee within ten days for trisL
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
cLEReYMAh,s DAUGHTERS
70 WEDsetERe4 MEN.
One Daughter VIII Become Consreae-
tionaiist, the Other Presbyterian.

New Z Yofk, May 9.-The Misses Fran
ces and Nance Price, daughters of a
BROOKLYN Clergyman, will wed two c1er-
eyment who are some of clergymen at
a double wedding to be performed IN
July. Miss Frances will become the
wife of the Rev Arthur n. Bradford,
assistant pastor of the South Congre
gatiena1 church at Springfield. Mass.
Miss Nance viii be married to the
Rev. Waiter A. Hendricks, who is soon
to be installed as pastor OF the Pres
byterian chui ch of Laramie, Wyom-
ing. The wedding will take place at
Ahe country home of the Rev. Mr. Price
at Stamford. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Congressman Tiison Votes fer Free
List Bill.
Especial to The BuHetin.)

Washington, May s.-After casting
his vote on the free-list bill last night,
Representative Tilson left for his Con-
necticut home. where he, will spend a
few days before leaving to report to
General Carter. at San Antonio, Tex,
as student officer. having been de-
tailed as such by the adjutant general
of the state. Majer Tilson was urged
to accert this detail by the secretary
of war and General Wood, because of
his membership on the military COM
mittee of the house and his connec-
ton with the National guard as an
officer. It is the desire of the war de-
partsnent that the military committee
have as full knowledge Of affairs on
the Mexican border as is possible, and
to have that knowledge at first hand.
Chairman Hay of tho military commit
tee urged Majer Tilsen to accept this
detail. He would not consent to go
until he had vered against what he
considered an opening wedge for free
trade
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
AN ACCIDENT DELAYS
RAISING OF THE MAINE
Accident BefaIIs coffer-Dam Sur
rounding Wreck in Havana Harher.

Havana, May 9.-An accident &C.
CURED yesterday to the wall of the
Golfer dam surrounding the wreck of
the Maine, which will delay clearing
the wreck from the water
The exterior wall Of one Of the cyl
inders composing the wall Of the cof-
fer-dam weakened, and then fell out
ward. permitting the escape of the
contents.
The damage apparently resulted
from the steel piling striking ohstrue-
tions, such as detached pieces of ar
NOR plate, on the bottom OF the har-
Dor, the effect of which was q dis
placern ent of the cylinder wall under
the surface
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
w.tersury Weman Drops Dead.

waterbury, Conn. May s-Wf1ils
having a social chat with a number
of her friends at her home last night
Mrs. Minnie F. .EWfIsen suddenly ex-
Oh" Every ono Ieeoked at
her as she fell from her chair to the
heor unconscious. Efforts to resusci-
tatc her were unsuccessful. The med.
icai examiner pronounced death due to
an emfbeItis Of the brain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
SEVEN FALL RIVER MILLS
TO cURTAIL PRODUCTION
Print Cloth Has Bean Sold at Less
Than Cost Of Production.

Fall River, Mass, May a.-The seven
mills Of the Fall River Iron Works
company. owned by NC. D. Borden
Of New York, will curtail production
ket improves. 1t was announced to-
day that beginning May Is the mills
will 30 idlc alternate weeks until fur
ther notice. The mills employ 5000
persons
It is understood that notwithstand-
Ing the dullness in cotton goods, Mr.
Borden has been a heavy purchaser
OF narrow 47-prfnt cloths. much of
which has been sold by mills at less
than the most Of production.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
ADVOCATES A CONFESSIONAL
FOR PROTESTANT PEOPLE
Rev. c. M. Sheldon Suggests an Inno-
vatisn for The Churches.

Topeka, Kan. May 3.-Rey Charles
M Sheldon. pastor of the Central
Congregational church, author of TN
His Steps.'' and several other widely
read books. believes hat every pastor
of ProteEtan church should haveJa
confessional, where the members ct
his fieck could pour their troubles
into wlil;rs ear and receive who .e-
some advice.
He does not intend that his confess
sional sheSssd be in the nature Of that
followed by the Catholic church, but a
place where those with cafes and trials
could unload their burdens
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
vndeoendence Of PhiIippine..

Washington, May s-Tne< indepen-
dence of the Philippine islands is con-
templated in a joint resolution intro
duced today by Senator Gore of Ok
laf,ona. The resolution. declares it to
be the purpose of the United States
to surrender sovereignty of the islands
at the frst practieai moments
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Wood Turnins Plant Destroyed.

New Haven, Conn, May s.-Startirg
IN the boiler room of the wood turning
plant of Mieha ell Ethel & Sons, on
Fairmo1lnt avenue. IN Fair Haven. fire
today destroyed that plant and for
time threatened q number of houses in
the immediate vieifSsts Three houses
took fire, but the flames were pat out
before serious damage had resulted
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
TAFT Poses in Masonic Aprsn.

, Washington, May 9.-President Taft
posed in his Masonic apron for pho
tograph today. The picture is to be
given to the Alexandria lodge of Ma
sons. That lodge has famous por-
trait of George washington and want
ed one of Mr.. Taft TO put by its side.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
THROAT TRoUBLEs DUE
TO THE DUSTY sTgEET9
New Haven Health ohiotsi critisisss
Existing Conditions.

New Haven. May s.-FroB an no<ts
At tie cry dusine D. the past week t1srs
have cosme hundreds of coup1zt1tf
abeut the dusty condition Of the
streets. One of those 70 corne o1s
in criticism Of the conSl<jen q he
streets last night was Dr. William Z.
health, whs stated that a large Per
cent of the cases of threat ty~fbfe &c
prssent in the city are due - ms
dustiness "The conditions zrs sim
MY ferYfher he said
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

bridgeport, Conn. May S.-As James
McDermott, a farmer, of = Stratford,
entered a local hospital today for
treatment, he dropped dead from heart
disease. McDermott was taken i'll
while walking on the Streets, and hur
ried to the hospital fer treatment. He
was 3s years old and leaves tive sis
ters.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Stearn ship Arrivals.

At Antwerp. May S, yaderland, from
New York.
At CheKhours: May s, President
Grant, from New York
At Genoa: May 8. Mo1tke, from
New York
At Liverpool: May >, Mauretania,
from New York
At Genoa: May 6, Oceanic, from
Il naples: May !. Perguia, from
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

ctiC Z CAS4<4Q gov CT IlxucQLl TO fe0fRaulZ6
the finances Of this country, arrived to-
day at Enzeli, Persian port on the
Caspian Sea.
Peking. May s.-An imperial edict
issued today authorizes the conclusion
of the Hukwang loan of $50, ,e00, 900 for
railroad construction in central China.
The loan was signed a year ago this
month by groups of inanciers repre-
senting the United States, France,
Great Britain and Germany. and the
four groups of bankers will participate.
Edinburgh, May 10.-Lafayette, the
variety artist, was burned to death,
and members of his troupe are be-
heved to have lost their lives in the
fire which last night destroyed the
Empire Palace theater. A search of
the ruins of the. theater at an early
hour this morning revealed seven
charred bodies in the neighborhood of
the stage.
London, May 9.-The first court Of
King Georges reign and the first big
ceremonial function since the death of
KING Edward was held at Buckingham
Palace tonight. Although another
court will be held tomorrow evening
and that tonight was especially for
diplomatic representatives and officials,
the attendance was very large, many
visitors from the colonies who are
here, for the imperial conference. be-
ing present
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
PENSION or s5sss FOR
WIDOWS OF PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Cleveland and Mps. Hsssissn Fs<
vorssi in Bill Of Senator Hesf.

Washington, May s-Penstors Of
$500 q year each for Frances p
Cleveland, widow Of President CIess-
land, and Mary Lord Harrison, widow
of President Harrison, are prsvsdsf
today by Senator Root Of New Tor,<.
The bills were referred to the Gem
mittee on pensions
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
A Charge Against Washington Police
Department.
Especial to The Bulletin.

washington, May s-Matthew E.
{Scoop) OBrien. sometime candidate
for governor of Connecticut on the
prohibition ticket, has filed charges
q agafnst the heads of the Wa shinSton
CITY police department with Senator
Brandegee's third degree committee.
He char ges that unless policemen tes-
tify in court 10 please the high ofl1 :
scfaIs of the department they are har-
rassel by those asilove them until they
are finally recommended for 6isnfs-
sal. In the charges O'Brien has filed,
is the statement tAat one ofz1cer was
recenm ended for dismissal because
he had button OFF asad a shoe slightly
split. while officers who were found
drunk on duty were let off with small
fanes, after admitting their guilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10

Buffalo. Il. z. May s.--A viesssss
which are repsftea to ~ IN the Duf<
falc markets By the htzflth eeeau1s~
sfOner. Will occupy the aa1heSft<sG
here this week. Complaints hate been
laid before the cerperaftoh oeun9eI-
and prosecutions will follow
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Condensed Eelegranls
twenty Persons Were Injured nj q
wreck On the Lehigf Valley railroad.
The Dedication Of the Lincoln me-
mortal has been postponed until fall.


wreck On the Lehigh Valley ratlrlad.
The Dedication Of the Lincoln me-.
mortal has been postponed until fall. &
The Southern Baptists convspt;or.
will meet IN Jacksonville, fla, May AZ
Million Dollars in Mexican Coin
was shipped to the subtreasury in New
Emperor William left for a general
inspection of the fortresses on Rrenc
frontier.
tional Cotton Congress was held in
Barcelona.
Warrants Were Issued in Cordova,
Alaska, for so mon who dumped Cana
dian coal overheard.
Another Revolution Directed against
President Simon of Hayti is being TO
mented in Jamaica.
Frank Mcmahon, charged with shoot
ing and killing George Leary of Phiia-
delphia, was rearrested.
Two Hundred Men Employed in the
Baltimore and Ohio shops at G1enw6od,
Pa, went out on strike.
Prof. William H. Schofieid of Har-
ward delivered his first lecture at the
University of Copenhagen.
q AIex Alien Was Shot and Killed by
James Beeks, following a fist fight on
board the battleship Nebraska
Senator Gallinger was unanimously
nominated as president pro tenn. of the
senate by the republican caucus.
A Runaway Locomotive on the Bbs-
ton and Maine railroad missed coll
lision with an express train by two
feet.
An Edict Has Been Issued at Picking,
China. abolishing the grand council
and substituting a constitutional cab
met.
Germany Has Warned Franco tnaf
serious consequences may follow the
occupation of Fez by the French
| troops. -
The New Anglo Chinese Agreement
for the immediate reduction of the ex :
portation of Indian opium to China is
signed.
The Democratic Delegation in con-
gress from New York held caucus
and decided IN favor of placing raw
wool on the free list in revising sched-
u1e K.
The Argentine Republic will not be
represented at the international con-
ference for the protection of industrial
property to be held in Washington this
month.
Fire Caused $4,000 Damage to the
Guardian Storage Company and the
Metropolitan Tobacco company, occu-
pants OF a storage warehouse in Har-
lem. N. Y.
capain Charles M. Brewer, Sixth
Field Artillery, II. S. A., was placed on
freaf before a @courtnartial, charged
with conduct unbeconing an officer
and gentleman.
Tho Nomination of Herbert L. Faulk-
ner as marshal for the Juneau district
of Alaska, held up in the senate judi
cfary comrnitte for year, has been fav-
orably acted on.
| The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
was accused of discriminating in
freight rates in favor of the United
States Steel corporation and the Uni
vorsal Portland Cement company at q
hearingb feore the interstate COM
merce commission.
The Employers Liability and work
mems compensation commission will
begin public hearings, to-day In an ef-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
we.tfieId Bank Treasurer Jailed.

Springfield, Mass, May S.-One year
in the house of correction was the
sentence given Velenua W. .Crowson,
former treasurer of the Westfeld Saw
ings isaDk. in superior court today,
after he had pleaded guilty to five
counts Of making false returns to the
hank commiss ioner
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
The Gen. sIeeum stiu : Heesss.

Norfolk. Va, May s.-Capt. c. =.
Truitt of the barge Maryland, fer
Tnerly General Slseusn, MADE neted bv
tie flre which cost 80 Aapy lives, ~ao
drowned when he Attempted - s<eo
beth river.
He had been in csrnrnAn6 Of she
Maryland only a fortnight