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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Residents OF Niles, Michigan, Not Ready To
Greet Stranger as Returned Prodigal Son
MOTHER FINDS MANY FLAWS IN HIM
Notes Physical Characteristics Wherein He Does Not
Resemble Her Son-Many Skeptical While Some
Believe In Him May Be Andrew J. White, a Former
Piano Salesman At Arkansas City, One Suggestion.

Niles, Mich, Sept. 21.-sA modern
Rip Van Wrinkle who has so changed
tnat his townspeople may never be
atle to, positively identify him." Such
was Niles verdict today in the case
of George A Kimmell," who repre-
sents himself to be a.man for 13 years
given up as dead, yet who asserts he
is the son of Mrs. Estella Kimmell,
who already has received life insurance
on the supposed death ofeher son.
Mrs. kimmeI Still Doubts Him.
Mrs. Kimmell today reiterated her
doubt as to the mans kinship to her
after strange contradictions in an eff
fort to identify him. For the fifth
time after scrutinizing his features she
declared her inability to recognize
him. Other persons maintained that he
was undoubtedly Kimmell, who disap-
peared and who was given UP as hav-
ing been killed either in ST. Louis,
Omaha or New York.
Unable to Furnish Satisfactory Clue.
But what was considered remarkable
was that the stranger failed to give
any clue that would absolutely fix his
identity among persons who he said
had known him for 35 years before his
disappearance and subsequent impris-
onment in the penitentiary at Auburn,
n. Y.
Defects Noted by Mrs. kimmell.
The defects which Mrs. Kinlmell
found in the mans claim on her as
mother were:
His hands are smaller and he has
not a particularly crooked thumb.
which was noticeable in her son.
He is not as tall.
His facial expression is different,
particularly his chin does not protrude
as much
His eyes are gray, whereas her sons
We're dark brown.
His handwriting does not at all re-
semble that of her son.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
BLAMEs PICTURE SHOWS
FO2 VICE OF JUVENILES.
New Jersey Commissioner. Says They
Make Criminals of Boys.

| Trenton, N. j., Sept. 21-Dr. George
8. Wight, state commissioner of chari-
| ties and corrections, said yesterday
| that he is convinced that moving pic
rcents are having baneful influence
upon the youth of New Jersey.
For a number of years there has
been a gradual decrease in the average
age of boys committed to the state
home at Janesburg. An investigation
| has been made, with the result that
DIR. Wight is now convinced that the
Wild West and other sensational forms
of picture drama are responsible for
many young boys going wrong
Sixteen years is the maximum age
at which boys may be committed to
the home. Of the sol inmates at the
home. were committed al the age of
9, Al at the age of 10. Sc at the age of
! IL, SO at the age Of rs at the of
13, SO at the age of IA, So at the age of
Is, and s at the age of 16.
Consulting the records of former
years, DR.. Wight confirmed his suspi-
cicns that there had been gradual
reduction in the. age of commitments.
DR.. Wight said last night:
Il am heartily in favor of moving
pictures from an eduea tional stand
point, and other proper amusements,
but when the morals of the youthful
moving picture patrons are at stake
denounce the indecent films. One of
Inc DSSl agencies lOE4 eQdCdLlOl is
through the illustrated moving picture
film. There is no better opportunity
offered a youth or grown-up person
than shown in respectable moving pic
ture shows. I myself frequently take
my nephew, who is hardly in his teens,
to these exhibitions. You see that by
my attendance l am in sympathy with
the pictures.
Boys get Wild West notions. and.
wanting to do heroic deeds, which
hampers and preys upon their minds,
and the consequence is that some rash
deed is committed that would not have
happened If the precaution of stop
ping such pictures were taken"
DIR. Wight said when he heard of the
efforts being made against the exhi-
bition of the Beattie trial, said he was
more than glad to know that the Off
cials of some cities were awakening
to battle with a difficult problem. He
added:
MY idea of stabIishing a censor
ship would be to put the responsibility
of adjudging the moral and immoral
moving pictures on the shoulders of
the municipal government. For exam
PIE, would suggest that the chief of
police or any head of city be en-
powered to pass or reject films submit
ted to him. This idea. would be less
expensive and would have little bother
attached.
The law requiring children to at
tain the age of IS before they are al
lowed admission to an amusement
house is one of the best that ever has
been enacted. This is one of the steps
in the right direction to prevent crime
coming from the influence of the NOV
ing picture film
In conclusion, DIR. Wight emphatic
ally stated that he did not want to be
represented as one against the pro-
duction of moving pictures. but he
wanted to be known as a staunch sup
porter of pure and decent films.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Conservatives Score an Overwhelming Vic
tory In the Canadian Elections
RETIREMENT OF LAURIER RESULTS
Announced During Campaign That Defeat of His Party
Meant End of His Public Career-Fear Of Annsx sxation
Responsible For Landslide In Ontario-Vict rs
Pledged Closed Door Policy Against United States

Montreal Sept. 21-The L,aurier
government and reciprocity suffered
an overwhelming defeat in the Cana :
dian elections held today. BY verit-
able political landslide the liberal ma
5ority OF 4S was swept away, and the
conservative party secured one of the
heaviest majorities. upward of fifty,
that any Canadian party has ever had.
seven cabinet ministers who served
with Premier Laurier were among the
defeated candidates.
Liberals Lost Ground Everywhere.
The liberals lost ground in practi-
caliy every province Of the Dominion.
Where they won their majorities were
small Where the conservatives won
their majorities were tremendous. On
tario, the leading province of Canada,
declared almost unanimously against
the administration and against reci-
proclty. Robert l. Borden, leader OF
the conservative party. will shortly De
come the prime minister of Canada.
He will De supported in parliament by
q working ma jority far more than am
PIE for his purpose.
Means Closed Door TO United States.
The government defeat means that
the Fielding Knox reciprocity agree
ment ratified by the American con-
Eress in extra session, will not be in
troduccd when the Twelfth parliament
assemblies next month and that re-
~ised basis of trade with the United
States looking to closer commercial
relations. viii not be possible in the
Immediate future. The conserva tiyes
are committed to a policy of trade ex-
psnsion within the empire and q
closed door against the United States.
Means Retirement of laurier.
Although reelected in two constitu-
encies in Quebec. the defeat of the lib
srsl party also means the retirement
from public life of Sir Wilfrid Laur-
Ter. who for nearly two decades has
directed the destinies Of the Dominion
Several times during the bitter CAM
yaign which preceded today's election
the venerable premier said that de-
feat OF his party at the polls meant
the end of his career; that he would
never consent TO lead a minority in
opposition TO a conservative govern
ment
Ontario Feared Annexation.
A liberal membership of So from
Quebec was cut down to IS, which,
taken alone, seriously threatened the
supremacy OF the party But it was in
Ontario that the conservatives won
by appeals 10 patriotism and the cry
that reciprocity was the entering
wedge for annexation, the conserya-
1ives swept nearly everything before
them That province, which in the last
parliament was represented by 35 lib,
erals and 81 conservatives, will send
A delegation to the next composed OF
"a liberals and rs conservatives. A no.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
DROPPED CIGARETTE INTO
BASKET OF DYNAMITE.
Negro Emerees from the Pyrotechnics
With a Smile.

Leavenworth, Kas.. Sept 21.-Al-
though buildings rocked and a great
hole was torn in the pavement, Clark
Wilson, negro, did not lose bis
equanimity when a basket of dynamite
he was carrying on the street ex-
rloded here today. Wilson was smok-
ing a cigarette which accidentally fell
into the basket
When the smoke cleared away the
negro was smiling and trying to ex-
tinguish the flames burning his cloth
ing. He refused medical treatment,
insisting he was not injured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
KILLED BY ELEVATOR IN
A BRIDGEPORT HOTEL
New York Man Attempted to Get On
After It Had Started.

Bridgeport, Sept. 21.--In attempting
to board an elevator at the Hotel
Strattleld here = late today, Isadore
Meyer of 141 West 18th street, New
York, was caught and instantly killed.
Meyer was standing in front of one
elevator door, waiting to go down
from the sixth floor when a car in an
adjoining shaft reached the floor and
took on board a passenger. Just as
the doors were closing Meyer attempt
ed to get on board. but the top of the
car struck his head, crushing it with
such force as to throw the body on
the top of the descending car.
The elevator boy says that he did
not know that Meyer was near the
elevator until he stuck his head in
side the door and said he wanted to
go down, but the car was SO far down
at that time that it was not possible
to step it before Meyer had been
struck. Meyer was about So and leaves
a family
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
GIRLS FACE AND ARMS
GASHED WITH RAZOR
Tortured by Two Men Who Were Aft
er Mothers Savings.

I. New York, Sept. 21.-Sixteen year
old Emma Mauermann today told Of
the entrance into her home on West
Ninety ninth street, of two we'll
dressed men who bound ner and
gashed her face and arms more than
forty times with Il razor in an att
tempt to make her tell xwhere her
mothers savings, amounting TO more
than 5000. We're concealed After ran
saclling the rooms. the robbers found
the money sewed up in the mattress
and escaped. The police are securing
the city for the torturers of the girl,
whose injuries. while painful, are not
dangerous
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
ALLEGED TRAIN WRECKERS
ON TRIAL AT MIDDLETOWN.
Witness to Tell Today of conversa-
ton He Overheard.

Middletown, Conn, Sept 21-Testi-
mony taken today in the police court
hearing given theefour men who were
held by the coroner in suspicion that
they were responsible for the wreck of
the express train that caused the death
of Abram P. Brown of Hartford was a
repetition of that given at the coroner's
inquest. The state was still on the
stand when adjournment was taken
late in the afternoon, and nothing new
had been brought out.
Tomorrow it is understood that the
prosecution will present new witness.
one whom, it is alleged, heard con-
versation between the prisoners when
the wreck matter was being discussed
The defense, it is understood, will have
10 witnesses to present, snd the trial
will probably extend over into next
week
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
ODD FELLOWS VOTE TO
BAR OUT HOTEL KEEPERS.
No Man Who Holds Saloon License
Eligible to Membership.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 21.-Hotel
keepers holding saloon licenses were
barred from the Order of Odd Fellows
by action taken today by the sovereign
grand lodge in session here. Saloon
keepers have been barred for some
time. The action today was advocat-
ed by Grand Sire John B. Cockrum.
Another important ruling of the
grand lodge was the refusal to permit
the women Rebekahs, auxiliary of the
Odd Fellows, to organize national
assembly. The grand sire's report on
the Imperial Order of Muscovites today
recognizes the right of any Odd Fellow
to become Muscovite
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
POLISH YOUTH ADMITS
SETTING OFF BOMBS
Says. He Did 1t Because He Is Fond
of Big Noises.

New York, Sept. 21-The arrest to-
youth, IS, is thought to have cleared
up the mystery surrounding several
recent bomb explosions here Accord
ing to the police, the youth has con-
fessed that he is fond of big noises
and has been amusing himself by
making bombs from powder and iron
pipe which he fired by paper fuses.
His alleged confession explains an
explosion which occurred Monday
night in a vacant lot, and two more
on Wednesday, one at a public school
on East Tooth street, and the other on
the roof of building on Second ave-
nue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Steamship Arrivals.

AT Cherbourg: Sept. 20, Amerika
from New York.
At Havre: Sept. q, La Savoie, from
New York ssf
from New York.
At Genoa: Sept. 16, Europa, from
New York.
At Libau: Sept. II, Lituania. from
New York.
At Naples: Sept. 20, Due D'Aosta,
from New York
At Rotterdam: Sept. 81, Rotterdam,
from New York.
q c~noa Sept. a Berlin from New
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
OppOsltlOn maJOrlty 80.
Laurier Phiiosophicai.


There is no doubt bat that we have
been decisively defeated, said Sir
Wilfrid Laurier, early in the evening
at Quebec, to a group of friends who
had gathered with him to hear the
returns Il gladly lay down the pre-
| ried for fifteen years. We believe
that in making the reciprocity ar
rangement we had done something
which would be greatly to the benefit
of the people of Canada. The electors
nave declared otherwise and I bow
to their decision. l regret that we
have been unable to carry reciprocity.
which still believe would have pro-
;noted the material advancement of
Canada, and would have promoted the
growing friendship between the Unit
ed States and Great Britain. Howev-
er, the country has spoken. We must
bow to the inevitable, and I cheerfully
do so.''
Taft Greatly Disappointed.
Kalamazoo, Mich, Sept 22.-Presi-
dent Taft said at the banquet today:
Il have just been informed that rec
iprocity has failed in Canada. For me
it is a great disappointment. I had
hoped that it would be put through
to prove the correctness of my judg-
ment that it would be a good thing
for both countries.
'It takes two to make a bargain and
if Canada declines we can still go on
doing business at the old stand"
Split Even in Nova Scotia.
Halifax, N. S., Sept. 21.-After the
hottest political fight in the history
of Nova Scotia, the two parties split
even on the question of reciprocity,
the liberals electing nine members and
the conservatives nine in today's gen
eral elections for the Dominion par
lament. The conservatives made good
gains, capturing three seats held by
the liberals in the last house. Two
cabinet ministers went down to de-
feat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Familiar With Family History.

Familiar With Family History.
Yet, despite this, "KimmelI' contin-
ued to relate facts about the early
family history which Mrs. Kimmell
said puzzled her. Old residents of.
Niles appeared before ''Kimmell.' Some
of these he called by name while others
he could not recognize.
Accused of HaIIucination.
Andrew J. Hunt of Arkansas City.
Kas., who said he knew the real Kim
nell at Arkansas City. declared this
man was not Mrs. Kimmells son. The
interview was a repetition of one
which Kimmell had two years ago
with Hunt at the Auburn penitentiary
Hunt, as he did two years ago, said
"Kimmelf' was laboring under an hal
lucination.
Knew His Wife's Name.
DO you mean to say you are the
Kimmen who used to live with US and
used to teach my little daughter her
lessons?" asked Hunt
Kimmen admitted he had no recol-
lection of teaching Hunts daughter.
But" he said, Il remember your
Wife's name was Marjorie
Police Chief Still Skeptic.
Chief of Police George Francis, with
q score of other people, also repeated
their doubt that he was the real Kim
nell. The fact that SO far he has been
unable to convince Mrs. Kimmell was
pointed to as substantiating their
doubt.
May Be Piano Salesman.
Arkansas City, kas., Sept. 21.-That
Andrew j. White, the former convict
who alleges he is George A. Kimmell, is
none other than a man who worked
here as piano salesman several years
ago, is the growing belief Samples of
the handwriting of the piano salesman
and the man who now represents him
self as Kimmell were compared today.
They showed marked similarity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
OLYMPIC DAMAGED
BELOW WATER LINE.
Hole Below Found to Be Much Bigger
Than One Above.

Southa mpton. Sept. 21.-The divers
who were engaged today in making an
examination of the White Star liner
Olympic, which was rammed by the
British cruiser Hawke, report that the
vessel suffered extensive injuries be-
low the water line. They found THAI
the hole below the water line is much
bigger than that above. This was due
tc the shape of the Hawkes. ram. which
which was especially designed to sink
ships.
The damage done to the cruisers
hull also was found to be very serious
below, the water. 1t is estimated that
90 feet of the cruisers bow will have
to be replaced
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

The Body of Man believed to be
that of Max Armheim of Pittsburg was
found in Park Row, New Y ork.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Judge Days Wife Very Ill.

Canton, o., Sept. 21.-Although there
has been no material change today in
the condition of Mrs Day, wife of
Justice William r. Day. Mr. Day
states he will not be at the opening of
the United States supreme court Oct
l, unless a decided turn for the better
is taken by Mrs. Day. Mrs DAYS
condition is pronounced serious by
physicians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
A Third Ticket in New Haven.

New Haven, Sept. PA third ticket
in the municipal campaign was named
today with Frank S. Butterworth as
the mayoralty nominee and the re-
mainder. of the ticket is made up of
democrats and independent republi-
cans. This ticket is placed in the field
on. the ground that the republican or
ganization has been dictatorial.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
NO FLAGMAN ON DUTY
AT RAILROAD CROSSING.
Brooklyn Autoist Jumped Under the |
Wheels of Train.

New York, Sept. 2d d-Surprised at a
crossing by an oncoming Long Island
passenger train, a man believed to be
James J. Barrett of Brooklyn jumped
from his automobile directly in front
of the train at Center Moriches today
and was mangled to death while his
four com npanions SKINNED across the
rails in the machine just in time to es-
cape being hit. The train proceeded
to it's destination without stopping.
The crossing had no f1agman, and has
been the scene of other fatal accidents.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

North Bay Ont. Sept. 2I.-Two men
N charge Of stock on a westnound
1reieht train were killed in the yards
81 chspieau. Ont. today. one freight
rdln backed into the stock train
ftznding On a siding and sfna shed UP
several cars The names of the VIC
tims are not as YET available. The
trainmen escaped injury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
General Strike in Ireland.

Dublin, Sept 21.-The Amalgama ted
Society of Railway Servants tonight
called a general strike on the Irish
railways. Far from showing any signs
of yielding. the companies began to-
Cay to lock out large bodies of men
employed in the locomotive and other
works and sent out an order to the
strikers to return their uniforms
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
WOMAN RESENTED INSULT
WITH A DEADLY BULLET.
Mrs. J. P. McCrea Kills Scion of Very
Influential Family.

Opelousas. La, Sept. 21.-Declaring
she had been insulted, Mrs. J. P. Nc
Crea shot and instantly killed Allan
Garland today in the McCrea home.
Both are members of old St Landry
parish families
Mrs. McCrea is the wife of di-
vision superintendent Of the Frisco
railroad. Garland's family is one of
the most influential in this section of
the state. Young Garland was rela-
tive of District Attorney Garland of
St Landry parish
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Policeman Found Drunk on His Beat.

Hartford; Sept. 21 = Policeman
David F. Broderiek. who does duty
from Pennington avenue TO Sigourney
and cross streets. was found drunk on
his beat last might at S.5o O'Clock by
Sergeant Terrence w. Brazel and
brought 10 the police station. Cap
t&ain Garrett ]. Farrell suspended him
on charge of drunkenness
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

Tsaritsyn, Russia, Sept. 21.-Helio-
dorus, the reactionary priest, declined
to officiate at a requiem mass for
Stolypin, saying sStolypin was not of
our family, or circle. He did us no
good and has his own hired mourners
and CONSIDERS"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

A Unique Feature of Yesterdays
Polling at Montreal was the voting of
800 Cinnamon in a district otherwise
almost wholly French. They enjoy the
right of franchise because they were
born in Hong Kong and are therefore
British subjects.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Wants a Youna Wife.

New York. Sept. 21.--Hans Ander-
son, lighthouse keeper, has received
5000 replies to his advertisement for
wife, and not one is satisfactory. All
the applicants for the job are tod old,
he says.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Prineeton's Larsest Freshman class.

Princeton. N j.. Sept. 21.-With the
largest freshman class in the history
OF the institution. Princeton university
opened for the year this afternoon with
services in Marquand chapel
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

While the Dreadnoughts Florida and
Utah, which will soon be ready for
active service, are the largest vessels
in the United States navy, they will
be manned by smaller crews-than many
ether American battleships.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 21.-Ahmed Arab
Pasha, the leader of the military in
He was convicted of rebellion, plead
ing guilty, and condemned to death,
but the sentence was cornmuted by the
khedive to perpetual exile from Egypt.
With other leaders in the rebellion, he
was sent to Ceylon in 1888. Later he
was pardoned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
New Jailer at East Haddam.

Haddam, Conn.,. Sept. 2l.-George-
Hale of East IIaddam was appointed
taller for the M1ddlesex county Jail
by Sheriff Thompson today to succeed
George w. Best.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

Cabled Paragraphs

Berlin. Sept 21.-A report from Tan
gier that another German detachment
had been landed at Agadir, Morocco
was officially denied here today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

If the Society for tho Protection of
New Hampshire forests succeeds in
raising $4,000 before Dec next, the
Kinsman Notch and Lost River, com
rrising two of the greatest natural
wonders of that state. will ba pre-
served for the enjoyment Of the rub-
llc uismarred- ~ the adA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

The Strike Of the Car Repairers and
inspectors of the Atlantic Coast Line S
Rocky. Mount shops is settled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

Madrid. Sept. 21.-The men employed
in the buildings trades of this city
opeyed the strike order and quit work
today. Thirty thousand men are in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22

table feature of the defeat was the
opposition's capture of two hitherto
liberal seats in Saskatchewan.
Results of the Poll.
The results at ten o'clock tonight,
with few of the distant constituent
cies estimated, were:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-22
Mayor speer of penusr Yesterday

compelled the United States marine
corps to haul down its colors in Den
YER and as result the mayor may
be involved in an imbroglio with the
United States government. The flags
were hung in violation of a city crdi-
nance.