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Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

surface physicians worked over them after damp, and when brought to the nearly an hour before they were abie to be moved to the rescue car.
 Reseuer Tells Narrowing Story.
 Members of the first party told a narrowing story
 We were going along all right until we got to the fourth entry said Dr. H. H. Hamilton, and in a few seconds nearly every man in the party was down. I attempted to carry one man over to the lift, but afinted and fell my self. That is the last I remember un- til the surface was reached. Dr. Cara way staggered to the bottom of the shaft and cried:
 "Get us out; we are dying"
 Then the second party. headed by Dr. Wright, was sent down.
 Most Disastrous in AIabama's History.
 The cause of the explosion is still a
 While the loss of life at Banner is the most disastrous in the history of Alabama mining, the damage to the mates that $1,2o0 will cover it fully.
 123 of Victims Were Convicts.
 The entire state board of convict in- spectors is on the scene. Of the 12S men in the mines before the rescue work started five were free, two whites and three negroes; 123 were cpnvicts. 12 of whom were white. Prac- fically all of them were short term men sent from Jefferson county. One of the most pathetic Incidents was the death of o. w. Spradling of Leeds, Ala, one of the mine foremen.
 Foreman Died Helping Others.
 He escaped with others and then re- turned to the mine to render aid He was found sitting today on a rock, with his head in his hands. He was only short distance from the open aid. He leaves q widow and one child.
 Fifteen Recovered at Midnight.
 At midnight tonight fifteen bodies had been recovered from the Banner mine of the Pratt Consolidaed Coal company in which 128 miners werc entonrbed early Saturday morning. Twenty bodies, it is said, are at the first landing, and will be brought out within the next hour or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
SHIPPING TIED UP
 BY YESTERDAYS SNOW
Fall in Northern Maine One of the
 Heaviest of the Year.

Boston, April 9.-Swinging into New England before an easterIy gale, an unusual spring snowstorm ragged dur ing the morning hours of Palm Sun day. tying up shipping. causing con siderable delay in train service and disturbing the street car traff1c. Late in the day the sun broke through the clouds and the snow began to dis appear rapidly
 The storm was unusually severe off the coast and many a schooner sour ried for shelter into. protected i1arbors Reports from the northern part of Maine record the fall as one of the heaviest of the year, while in Aiaees- chusetts and Rhode Island from threa to six inches of snow covered the ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
Steady Stream of Bodies Removed by
 Trained Rescuers Last Night
NUMBER OF VICTIMS PLACED AT 128
All But Five of This Number Were Convicts, Only Twelve of Whom Were Whites-Foreman Perishes While Trying to Rescue Others Party Narrowly Escape Deaths

LittIeton, Ala, April 9-With the precision of cloci<worE, tonight, a trained corps of rescuers brought a steady stream of bodies from the Ban Coal company, in which yesterday s disastrous explosion occurred. It is believed tonight that 12S is the exact number of victims.
 No Hope of Finding Any Alive.
 This figure was obtained after a careful check of all the men who en- tered the mine yesterday morning. men alive under ground. Of the 128 dead only If were whites.
 Mine Will Be Cleared Today.
 This afternoon the rescuers were able to establish working conditions in the mine. and the first bodies were brought to the surface.
 State Mine Inspector Hillhouse thought tonight the mine would be cleared tomorrow.
 Powder Caused the Explosion.
 The general belief tonight is that powder caused the disaster and that the damage was heaviest near where the days supply of explosives was kept.
 Negro Convicts Volunteer.
 When the rescuers asked for assist ance today, company officials called for NOiuntcClo duIOnS ttlc CO0NlCtS, Sdy that no man need go if he was afraid. Sixteen of the negroes in stripes step ped forward and accompanied Inspec- tor Hi1lhouse and six white men un- der ground.
 Trench Dug to Bury the Dead.
 Twenty convicts dug long trench today in the convict cemetery, for the burial of those cOnvicts whose bodies ere not claimed by relatives.
 
 Rescuers Narrowly Escape Death. The first party of ten government rescuers, headed by Dr. J. J. Rut- o'clock this morning, had a narrow es- cape from death. An accident occur red to the boiler used for the fans and the air was stopped for few minutes, Within a few seconds faint cry for help was heard from below, and men with oxygen helmets hurried down. The entire party was overcome by the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
PROSPECTIVE MINISTER
 A CONFESSED HoRsE THIEF Says He Stole to Obtain Monsy e Educate Himself for Ministry.

MiddletoWn,. Del, April s-Horse- stealing to get money to study for the ministry is the newest thing in Del4- ware crime. Ralph D. Anderson of Lincoln City was arrested after offer- ing to sell valuable horse and wag- on for $65.
 He admitted that he had stolen the horse from James Studler of Smyrna. He said he was a. student at the Penn sylvania state normal school, West Chester, Pa, where he was preparing for the ministry. Lack of funds for educational purposes he declared, in duced him to steal horses, while drink was also factor
 He sent s125 today to redeem an- other horse he stole. As horse steal ing is whipping post offence in Del aware. the young man stands a good chance of being lashed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
REV. pR. AKED BREACHES
 HIS FAREWELL SERMON.
Police Had to Restrain Hundreds Who Sought Admission to Church.

New York, April s.-The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Aked, after four years of service 1lere. delivered his farewell sermon at the Fifth Avenue Baptist church today. and will leave for San Francisco tomorrow to asspme the pas torate of the First Congregational church.
 A thousand persons crowded into the church which normally holds six hun dred and the police had to restrain the hundreds outside. Moist eyes and handsal1ing followed the sermon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
RAILROADS APPOINT WOMAN.
They Fill Places of Passenger and So-
 Iiciting Agents in Iowa.

Davenport, Iowa, April 9.-The Pere Lehigh Valley line announce the appointment of Miss I. M. Carpen- ter of Rock Island. H., as soliciting agent in the freight: departrn<ht with ieafqaarters in Avenport. She is the second woman in Iowa to obtain rec ogrition in the railway world recently Abouo 2. month ago Miss Daisy Oden. was appolnsed -. division passenger
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
COUSIN OF PRESIDENT HELD AS SToWAWAY.
Springfield Lad Started for England,
 But Was Brought Back.

Boston, April 9.-Robert Taft, aged 19, a son of E. R. Taft of Springfield, said to be third cousin of President Taft, started for England on the steamer Lancasterian. which left Bos- ton last week, and was brought back to Boston today on the Georgian of the Leyland line.
 Young Taft was discovered on board when the Lancastrian was well on her way out. and on meeting the Georgian the latter vessel was signalled and the stowawiay put aboard to be brought back to Boston. He is now being held by the immigration authorities, pend ing word from his father.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
COST OF LIVING
 GREATLY REDUCED
Prices of Edibles Much Lower Than
 They Were a Year Ago.

Chicago, April 9.-High prices which drove the housewife almost to the point of distraction a year ago, have been hit a resounding whack. All kinds of meats and cereals show q marked decline from the prices of a year ago Poultry. butter and eggs are much lower. and the wholesale price of flour is about $1 barrel low CT than for the corresponding period d year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
sRIpE.To.sE ouARANTINED.
Enters Smallpox House and Her
 Marriage is Postponed.

Marion. Ohio, April 9.-Miss Hazel Bombarger, a young woman Of Maren- go, who was on her way to Cleveland to be married there. is held here under a. smallpox quarantine. She stopped here, and not noticing smallpox card on the house of the family of>C. D. Jacobs. friends, went in. There are three cases of smallpox in the house. She was caught coming out by the guard, and will be held the customary period.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
SMALL BOYS USED
 BABY FOR FOOTBALL.
Lads Were Kicking Around Bundle
 Containing a Dead Infant.

New York, April 9.-Tfne body of a newly born boy was found in a bundle which three small boys were kicking about the street yesterday afternoon in front of No. 305 East. Seventh street, when they were interrupted in their sport by Charles Rosenberger of No. 40 East Houston street.
 The child bore Ifo marks of violence It <aas wrapped i'll a gingham apron, and nothing was found that could give a clew to the infants identity. The body was taken to Bellevue morsue.
 According to the authorities of Belle yue hospital, the infant was not more than two hours old when death occur red,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
TOM L. JOHNSON
 HAS SINKING SPELL.
Announcement Made That the End 10
 Not Far Of.

Cleveland. April 10.-At 1 o'clock this that Tom l.. Johnson was sleeping un- der the influence of powerful stimu- lant administered by Dr. Thomas to ease the pain he suffered during the sinking spell which came on about 10 o'clock.
 At 10.30 o'clock tonight A. B. Du. pont, former associate of Tom IL. Johnson in the Cleveland traction con troversy, told reports that Dr. Oscar Thomas, the attending physician, said MT. Johnson's death was a matter of a. short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
200 BURNED TO DEATH
 IN! FIRE AT BOMBAY.
Only One Exit from Structure in
 Which Festival Was Held.

Bombay, British India. April 9.-Two hundred men, women and children were burned to death tonight in a fire which destroyed a thatched structure in which they had gathered for a fes- tival.
 Five hundred persons were in the building when the fire broke out There was only one exit and an indescribable panic erSucd.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
EDITORS IN FIST FIGHT. Would Be DueiIists Finally Resort to
 Natures Weapons.

New Orleans, April 9.-After acri- monious articles in their respective French papers, followed by challenge to meet in duel, Armand Capdeville, editor of The Bee, and J. G. Debaron- Celli. editor of The Wasp, met in a street, and a fist fight was the result. The latter suffered a ,blackened eye BOth were paroled at the police station where the cases were entered
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
SERIOUS UPRISING
 REPORTED AT CANTON.
Tartar General Killed and the City in
 State of Siege.

London, April 10.--A special de- spatch to the Daily Express from Hong Kong says that a srious rising is re- ported to have taken place at Canton. II IS stated that the Tartar general commanding the troops hac been mur- dered and that other troops have been hurried to the city. which is in a state uf siege.
 There is no confrms tion Of this re- port from other sources.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
NORMAL SCHOOL GIRLS
 GAVE UP ICE CREAM
Money They Saved Sent to Relief of
 Starving in China.

Harrisburg, Va. April ,9.-Ice cream and cake at the states normal school here were offered up today on the all tar of charity. Instead of enjoying the dessert which usually accompa- nies their Sunday dinner the two hum dred girls at the school denied them selves this pleasure. The S25 which was saved thereby was forwarded to tile Red Cross Chinese relief fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
LINER ALFONSO XII WRECKED.
Passengers and Crew of Spanish Ship
 Saved.

Cadiz. April 9.--It is reported that the Spanish liner Alfonso XIII has sbeen totally wrecked near Vera Cruz ! The passengers and crew were saved. l
 The Alfonso XIII arrived at Santan- der from Bilbao March 1g, bound for Cuba and other ports. She was built 1 in 1889, measured 414 fet in length and l was of 2436 tons. He nom port was Barcelona
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
WOUNDED NEGRO
 HELD AS SUSPECT.
Found Near Spot Where Station Agent
 ConkIin Was Murdered.

New York, April 9.-A stones throw from the ticket office at Croton lake, where Charles H. Conl1lin, the station agent, was found murdered last night, the sheriff found today a negro, shot nearly to death, unconscious and GOV cred by a tWo-inch blanket of snow.
 Five hours work at the White Plains jail hospital restored the man to con- sciousness, but he steadfastly refused to reveal his identity or to account for Sis wound, which, in the opinion of the sheriff, was caused by shot from Conklin's pistol Half a dozen names have been given as his by the wounded man. Physicians say he probably will die
 The police at kitchawan five miles from Croton lake, lodged another ne- gro suspect in the White Plains jail to- night. a worker on the Croton water sheds.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
TRusKETT GETS LIFE
 SENTENCE AT AGE OF 70. Aged kansas Man Killed Wealthy
 Ohio Oil Operator,

Independence, Kan, April 9.-A mo- tion for a new trial for A. A. Truskett, 70 years old. convicted of killing J. D. $. Neely, the wealthy Lima, O., oil operator, at Ganey;~ Kan, 4on Jan. z, was oyerruled here by Judge IT, ]. FlannelIy and Truskett was sentenced to the penitentiary for life.
 The trial aroused great interest, par ticularly throughout the Kansas oil district, because of the prominence of both principals. Neely was president which had sued the have a valuable oil lease owned by Truskett declared ille- gal. Truskett shot the Lima man in the lobby of the Palace hotel at Caney last winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
::S,nsarthed a Skeleton.

York, April 9.--A boy digging a-cave in a vacant lot in the Bronx, human foot, and from the sandy soil the police later uncovered an entire human skeleton. The bones were talk en to morgue aftef a coroner's pllysf- clan said they had been buried several years. The coroner announced that he would begin an investigation. The lot had been used for years as . Dic- nic ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
ZAcATEZ LIKELY TO
 FALL. TO THE REBELS.
Steady Attack on City All Day Yes.
 terday by Louis Meya.

tZacatez, Mexico, April S.--Since ear Louis AToya has been attacking this city, and if he obtains achievements there is reason to believe he Will be in possession of the city before morning. A heavy fire has been maintained both iby rebels and the federa1s.
 Tho endorsements Moya is said to be awaiting are at Rancho Grande.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
Connecticut Women Locked Up.

New York. April 9.-Two we'll dressed women. who described them selves as Mrs. Minnie French, wife of railroad man of Danbury, Conn, and Mrs Bessie Kennedy, wife of a mer- chant on Stamford avenue, Bridge port, Conn. were locked up last night, charged with petty larceny by a de- tective in Broadway department store. He charges that Mrs. French pilfered a shirt waist and some gold plated pins and that Mrs. Kennedy took some bracelets, ribbon gloves and other articles. The women said they went down from Connecticut to do some. Easter shopping.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
GEN. STANLEY WILLIAMS
 sUccUMBs TO WOUNDS.
Former U. S. Army Officer Was 2,
 Head of Band of Insurreetos.

Mexicali Mexico. April 9.-General Stanley Williams, who was wounded yesterday in the sensational assault when his little force of eighty men engaged the entire Eighth battalion of the Mexican army ,died today in the improvised hospital established by the United States troops at Calexico.
 With the other dead, brought from the battlefield. five miles. away. the leader WAS buried tonight in the little graveyard at Mexicali, just behind the rcastworks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

Representative Greene of Massachu- sets extended to President Taft an invitation to attend the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the cotton mill industry in New Eng land, which is to be celebra ted in Fall River. Mass, June 1s-24.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
STAMFORD MAN DIES
 FROM AUTO ACCIDENT
Machine He Was Driving Overturned,
 Pinninq Him Beneath it.

Stamford, Conn, April e.--Donato Acorbo. prominent among the Italians of this city, died today as the result of injuries received in Darien Thurs day night when the automobile which he was driving overturned and pinned him underneath.
 Two ribs were broken and internal injuries inflicted which caused his death. He was about fifty years old and leaves a widow and six children.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

London, April 9.-The Turkish gov ernment is reconsidering it's decision to award it's naval construction contract to British slipbuilders, and the matter American builders are endeavoring to get the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
s275,ooo elaze at Dalton;

Dalton, Ga. A pril A.--A large part Of the business sGtion of Dalton was destroyed by fire which broke out about midnight lastsnight and burned continuously until o'clock this morn ing. The loss-iss estimated at S275,00o.-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
Cabled Paragraphs

Christiania, Norway, April 9.-It is feared that there will be a, general strike of workmen in Norway as a re- suit of the lockout in the iron indus try Fourteen thousand men are now out.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

ASCoroner's Jury, EnnbensIied te iu- ouire into the death of csraige EipDzH- cott, president of ths J. E. Lipplncptt company, publishers, rsnderS& vSr- diet ef suicide
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
Steamship Arrivals.

AL Southampton: April 9: St-Paul, from New York. r.-ssrf At t;ibraltar: April 2, BcrIins from New York; Saxonia; from NewssY6r
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

London, April The representatives of foreign governments in London have been overwhelmed with applica- tions for seats in Westminster Abbey and for invitations to other entertain ments in connection with the corona ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

The Frigate U. s. 6. independence, nearly a century old, is about to be formally stricken from the list of na- val vessels of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

By the Explosion of an Oil Stove, six children and their mother, Mrs. Luadie Podotil, were fatally burned at Clyde, a suburb of Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

A Reduction iron, $1.4o to $1.15 for a hundred pounds shipment of fruit from California to points east of Chi cago, is announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

The London Board of Trades statement shows $7,500,000 increase of cotton imports from America, but
 Injuries Inflicted by a Vicious Horse may cause the death of Miss Mabel Wheeler, a 15@ year old girl of Mon roe, Mass, Hoosac mountain town.
 Rev. H. H. D. Sterret, curate at Trinity Episcopal church at New Ha- ven, has accepted the call to become rector of St. Paufs church, Colum- bus, O.
 Democratic Representatives from Kentucky plan to ostracise Caleb Pow CTS, their republican colleague, by keeping him off of the important com n.ittees.
 Speaker La Toilette Intends to es- tablish, by legislation if he can, the right of government employees to or gan.ze. unions in the same manner that trades are organized.
 Married After an Enlargement lasting forty six years, MT. and Mrs. John F. Marsh of Cincinnati, have gone to Los Angeles for their honey moon. Each is sixty-six years old.
 The Georgia Prison Commission recommends the pardon of Thomas Edgar Stripling,, who escaped while en route to the penitentiary, and aft erwards became a chief of police in Virginia.
 Warren E. Wheeler and Stillnlan Shaw. agents of the North American Rubber company, were arrested in Boston on charge of using the malls to defraud in connection with shares of stocks.
 An Investigation of the New York State Anti-Saloon league will be con- ducted by the Methodist conference, as a result of declaration made in the conference that the league is working in the interest of the saloons.
 Count Zeppelin and Several passen- gers sailed in his new dirigi'ble bal loon from Friedrichhaven to Stutt- gart, where the balloon circled the palace and the count extended greet ings to the king and queen of Wur- teInburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

Tolxio, April s.-The representatives of Chicago business houses who are making a tour of the east have been cordially received and entertained by the chambers of commerce of Tokfo and Yokohama.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
M.asra,s E.thar to confar With him.

Madsro's Fzthsr to Confer With Him.
 San Antonio Texas. April 9.-A tel- exran received here tonight by Fran cisco Madero, Sr., said a private car has been sent from the City of Mexico by Minister Limantour to carry Senor Madero to Chihuahua fo confer with his son regarding peace negotiations.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

Rome, April 9.-Premier Giolitti re- ceived an overwhelming majority in the chamber of deputies during the dis cussion of the programme of the new cabinet. The vote stood $40 to SS, and the majority included socialists, rad- icals and liberals
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
A Pretty Young Actress is said to be the correspondent named in the Charles G. Gates divorce suit.

The PaiatiaI Country House of Ed ward T. Rosenheimer, near New York the scene of mysteries, was destroyed by fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

The Famous Old Sailing Vessel Portsmouth, of Mexican war fame, is to be made a quarantine station ship at Norfolk
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10
Condensed Ta an1s

Moro Than one MilIiofg poilers was Church of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

The London Board of Trades sta tement shows $7,500,000 increase of cotton imports from America, but a decrease of $10,0O0,0o0 in foodstuffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

Injuries Inflicted by Vicious Horse may cause the death of Miss Mabel Wheeler, a 15~yea old girl of Mon roe, Mass, a Hoosac mountain town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

Rev. H. H. D. Sterret, curate at Trinity Episcopal church at New Ha- ven. has accepted the call to become rector of St Paufs church. Colum- bus. O.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-28

JAMESBURG

Mrs. Peter Messler and daughter
Myrtle, OF Smith street, Perth AM
boy, were visitors from Saturday
until yesterday with Mrs. H. A. Ed
wards, OF Gatzmar avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Bum
stead and Edward Ericsson witnessed
the Army-Navy football game at
Franklin field, Philadelphia, Satur-
day.
Operator Norman Jobes spent Sat-
urday In Philadelphia.
Another effort is being made by
Pride OF Mechanics Home Council,
No. 61s Daughters of Liberty, to
surpass the record made some time
ago when this order Initiated over
twenty candidates at a big class In
itiation. A special dispensation has
been granted for the opening OF the
charter for the receiving OF mem
bers at greatly reduced rates.
John Dey, Of Rhode Hall, is about
town again after d fortnight,s con-
finement to his home with an attack
OF rheumatism.
Ernest Voorhees, has the contract
tor the painting Of the Carmen
dwelling at Monroe, that replaces
the n destroyed by fire. John
berwick and family will occupy the
house.
The old fashioned German supper
given by the FIRST Baptist church
in st. James hall Friday night was
a big success Notwithstanding the
Indictment weather OF that evening.
Nearly one hundred dollars profit
WAS cleared on the affair.
Mrs. William Sutphin, OF William
street. Ii spending i week with her
sister, Mrs. William Van Derveer,
at Freehold.
Ideal weather the past week made
q big advancement in the work on
tho now concrete dam at Lower
Jamesburg, and II these conditions
prevail for another two weeks it
Will not be surprising if ManAIapan
Lake will ono more be q thing Of
beauty.
Hallam r. Rooms has been elected
secretary Of the Jamesburg Board OF
Trade to succeed Thomas Coup,
resigned