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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
CONGRESS TUESDAY.
Arraignment of Methods Used in EIec-
ton of Lorn1er.

Washington, Jan. 10-Senator Coe 1.
Crawford of South Dakota today deliv-
cred on the floor of the senate a scath-
ing arraignment of the alleged corrupt
methods used in the election of Sena-
tor William Lorimer of Illinois. He
spoke for nearly two hours and in clos
ing announced himself ready to vote
for a resolution to unseat the Illinois
senator on the ground that he had not
been legally and duly elected by the
Legislature of Illinois.
By the passage of the Sulloway gem
eraI pension bill in the house s45,000,-
600 annual was added to the expendi-
lures on account of pensions. Speaker
Cannon personally took the floor and
urged the passage of the measure.
which grants pensions ranging from
SIS to s36 to veterans who are So years
old or over and who served ninety days
in the Civil war or sixty days in the
war with Mexico. The legislative ap-
rropriation bill was up when the house
adjourned.
Both the senate and house viii be in
session tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 1G.-Entailing
loss of more than one million dollars
this city suffered it's second great fire
within three weeks. when the Cham
Der of Commerce building at Fourth
and Vine streets was destroyed tonight
adjacent property damaged, a dozen
dremen injured and possibly lives lost
Bodies in the Debris.
While several firemen were unac-
counted for at a late hour, reports of
fatalities among firemen and Specta-
tors who We're caught in the wreckage
of the collapsed roof have not been
confirmed. Whether there are bodies
in the debris cannot be definitely as
certained tonight 1t is known that
there was a large number OF employees
at work when the fire started.
Invaluable Records Burned.
The Cincinnati stock exchange and
the Louisville & Nashville railroad Of
fees, both of which contained records
almost invaluable, were burned out
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
TWELVE LONDON POLICEMEN
HELD AT BAY BY BULLDOG.
Not Man of the Squad Dared Enter
House.

London, Jan. 10.-These are trying
days for the London police. A dozen
Of them were held at bay for five hours
this afternoon outside a bedroom by a
bulldog guarding the body of his mas
ter, who had committed suicide.
After exhausting their resources to
capture or kill the dog. a doctor was
sent for. He poisoned some meat which
was thrown into the room through d
hole in the door. Not until the animal
was dead did the police enter the room.
Then they removed the body TO a NOR
tuary.
Taken in connection with the battle
against two anarchists a few days ago,
in which hundreds Of police and large
deta chments of soldiers took part, this
incident has served to increase the
ridicule to which the police are being
subjected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Inc senate was called to order at
12 O'Clock by Lieut. Gov. d. A. Blakes-
lee. Prayer by Chaplain Sexton. *
Board of Equalization.
Senator Judson presented a resolu-
ton for the appointment of Freeman
F. Patten. the ex-state treasurer, on
the board of equalization for the val
uation of oyster properties in the
state. Senator Judson said the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Patten would not
displace the. present treasurer, Mr..
Lippitt. on the board.
Senator Donovan said the compen-
sation of members of the board ought
to be stated specifically. The new
members of the senate ought to be
fully informed on the matter.
Senator Judson said the appoint
ment of Mr.. Patten did not involve
a change in the rate of compensation.
The resolution was passed under
suspension of the rules, Senator Dom
ovan being the only senator voting
against it.
the house, after a discussion in which
Senator Donovan raised the point of
order that the resolution ought to be
divided.
Clerical Assistance.
Senator Judson moved the recon-
sidera ton of the resolution authoriz-
ing the clerk to employ clerical as
sistance. Passed. On the motion of
Senator Judson the resolution was
tabled.
Committees Not Announces.
Senator Judson said he understood
the presiding officers Of the senate
and house were not prepared to an
nounce their committees. The speak
er of the house has been ill., He
moved that when the senate ad-
journed it be to meet Thursday morn
ing at 11.30. Motion carried.
Democratic Caucus.
Senator Spellacy announced that
there will be a caucus of the demo-
cratic members of the general as
sembly next Thursday in the hall OF
the house after adjournment
Senator Donovan said it gave him
great pleasure to acquiesce in the
announcement of Senator Spellacy.
Adjournment.
The senate adjourned to Thursday
at 11.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Connecticut
Legislature
FIRST BATCH OF BILLS COMES
INTO EACH HOUSE.
ADJOURNED TO THURSDAY
When Committees Will Be Announced
PopuIar-City of Norwich Commission

Hartford, Jan. 10.-Both branches of
the general assembly stand adjourn
ed until Thursday, when the commit
tees will be announced, as it is pro-
vided by the rules of procedure that
such committees shall be ready on the
third legislative day Speaker Scott
has been i'll and that prevented him
from completing the list in time for a
session tomorrow. The first batch of
bills came into each house. In the
lower one several introduced had a
bearing upon recommendations in the
governors message. These had to do
with amendments to the corrupt prac-
tices act, the Australian ballot act;
the popular election of senator's; wo-
man suffrage; the collection of per-
sonal poll taxes, and probate fees.
They are the forerunners of many bills
on these same subjects.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Former Governor Succeeds Present Senator
Whose Term Will Expire March 3
ROLL CALL VOTE STOOD 113 TO "a
Nominating Speeches Dispensed With-Caucus Proved
to be Very Quiet Cne-There Was No Third
Candidate but One Vote Was Cast for "Judson"-
The Vote by CountiesSenator Buckley Interviewed.

friendship whIcn has been steadfast for
many years with SO many in the state"
Mr. Bulkeley was asked if the result
surprised him, and he said that he had
felt that most of the republican MEM
bers of the legislature had been elected
in the belief that they would vote for
me- l believe that on a popular vote
the electors of the state would be just
as loyal to me now as they have been
IN the past. When the Sd of March
comes l shall pass out of office as
senator and shall be back here in Con-
necticut and shall plunge at once into
business.
Senator Brandegee later left for
Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Restitution to tho Amount of si,sooooo

Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 10.-RestifH :
ton Co the amount Of sf.200,O00 AMI
the surrender Of warrants azeTezatiax
100000 upon which payment had
been stopped, were made in the Daa-
phin county court today oy the men
convicted or otherwise implicated By
the state of Pennsylvania in the cap
itol frauds. In return the Common
wealth agreed TO drop all further
criminal action against the Defend
ants indicted; and with the exceptions
of the case Of Joseph " Huston -
Philadelphia, noF under an appeal in
the superior court. the capitol fraud
cases are declared to be ended.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
NAT eooDwms TROUBLES.
Said to Have Paid Too Much Attsn<
ton to Chorus Girls.

st. Louis, No. Jan. fO.-That att
tentions alleged to have been paid ~
Nat Q. Goodwin to chorus girls during
his engagement here in the sumrneF
Of 1909, will form the basis OF a d.
vOrce suit to be fled by his fourth
wife, Edna Goodrich. is the sssUmp-
ton based on deDositions taken here
today.
Fl. l.. Roth. counsel for Miss Good
rich, and j. =. Edwards. representing
Goodwin, this afternoon examined wit
uesses before a notary.
Jack Harris. a chauffeur. testified
that he drove Goodwin and several
chorus girls through Forest park all
Of one night.
Walter Price. a waiter. testis Jed that
he had served drinks to Goodwin and
a company of chorus girls at the for
mer's tent near the theater after the
show.
Miss GOodrich'5 attorneys an
nounced that one Of the chorus girls
is to be named as correspondent
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
To Establish Permanent Headquarters
in Hartford.

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 1o.-'fhe demo-
cratic state central committee this af-
ternoon decided to establish permanent
headquarters in this city with paid
clerks to look after political matters.
The office will be under the direction
of the state committee and the Hart
ford town committee will have general
direction of its work.
Chairman Comstock presided at the
meeting and a number of matters re-
lating to the scope of the work of the
hea dquarters force were acted upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
New York City Chamberlain Charles
n. Hyde Still Missing.

New York. Jan. 10.-Chariss ~.
Hyde. the city chamberlain. who has
control OF the depOsiting Of tho city
funds, and has been missing for forty
days, failed to appear at today's meet
ing of the city banking commission,
although it had been reported last
night that he would be on hand. The
board of aldermen in session this aft
erDoon considered A resolution calling
on Mr.. Hyde for a detailed statexaene
of the funds Of his office together with
a list of banks designated as depoef-
tories since January, 1910. After sorps
debate, the motion Was laid on the
table
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Proposed Freight Rates Advance
Aaain Susnended.

Washington, Jan. 10.-WbiIe no Of
fetal announcement yet has Deen fs-
sued it Is practically assured that fhs
proposed advances Ia freight rates iIf
both official classification and western
trunk line territories nov Under IN
vestfga ton by the interstate comEeTco
commission, Will .o5 suspended to sorsss
date be-ond FeoTusry
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
HoNDURAN REVOLUTION.
An Attack Upon Ceiba is Momentariiy
Expected.

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, Jan. 10
(By wireless) IAN attack upon Ceiba
by revolutionists is expected at any
moment"
This terse message reached today
direct from Ceiba indicates the near
approach to that city OF the revolu-
tfonary forces of Gen. Manuel -Boniila
who on Sunday captured Tela a port
city fifty miles east of Puerto Cor
tez and an equal distance from Ceiba
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Astraxhan, Russia, Jan. 10.-Eigh-
ty-five fishermen were carried out in
to the Caspian Sea on an ice foe to-
day. steamship was reQuiSitioned
at Baku. and sent to the rescue of the
men, but there is little chance that
any of the number will escape death.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Died at Ace of 1O9,

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.-Mrs. Anas-
tasia Carey, who is said to have been
109 years old, died at her home in
this city today, and about the same
time Mrs. Rebecca Gilmore, one hun
dred years nine months and five days,
passed away at her home in Camden,
N. J. Both deaths were due to inirmi-
ties of age
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Benjamin cranp Died from Gas Poi
soninc.

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.-Beniamin
Cramp, a member of the shipbuildng
family of William Cramp SS Sons, died
from gas poisoning tonight in the
Pennsylvania hospital He was found
in the bathroom of his home by his
wife who is prostrateG By the shock.
The room was filed with gas and Mr..
Cramp was unconscious. He was s.
years old. Members of his family say
he had no reason to end his life and
believe his death was an accident
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
MEXICAN REBELS IN FLIGHT.
Official Adviees Of the Occupation %
Guerrero by Federal Troops

Washington, Jan 10.--Senor De n
Barra, the Mexican ambassador. To-
day received the following teIegran
from Enrique G. Creel, the Mexican
minister of foreign affairs. dated Mex
leo City. January 9:
Guerrero has been occupied BIZ the
federal forces. Rebels ara in fun Tight
and are dispensing in small bands
Complete tranquility reigns all ovsr
the republic"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Steamship Arrivals.

AL Liverpool: Jan. 9, .U1tonia,
from New York
AT Naples: Jan. 10, Duca degli
Abruzzi from New York.
At Queenstown: Jan. 10, Campaina,
from New York.
AT Plymouth: Jan. 10. George Wash
inEter, frem New Ycrb
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
A. p. Operator Fell Dead at His Work

Roanoke. Va. Jan. Io.-Charles A.
BOYD 35 years old Associated Press
operator in the Office Of the Roanoke
Times. tonight fell dead while al his
work He had been complaining OF
neuralgia and il is supposed his heart
was attacked suddenly. A widow and
five children survive
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, Jan. TO-
Many fatalities were caused by an ex-
plosion in gunpowder factory at San
Martin today. Twelve bodies were ex-
tricated from the ruins of the plant
soon after it was blown to pieces. The
search for other dead continues:
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
LENGTH of New York Hatpins Fixed.

New York, Jan. 10.--Long hatpins
a subject which has agitated other
city councils Were discussed at a
meeting of New Yorks board of al
dernlen today. An ordinance provid-
ing a fine of not more than $50 for
anv woman whose hatpin,, unless suit
ably guarded protrudes more than
half an inch from the crown or other
portion of the hat. was referred to
the committee on law and legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
James A. Patten Sued for $4,000, coo.

Chicago. Jan. 10.-James A. Patten,
millionaire retired broker, was sued in
the superior court today for Sc, 900 900
by Dr. Paul Burmaster, &. physician
The suit was suppressed for service to
await the return Of Mr.. Patten from
Hot Springs, Ark. It Is said to involve
a recent cotton deal in which Mr. Pat
ten was a factor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
u. S. Minister to Nicaraous.

Washington. Jan. 10.-The president
yesterday sent to tlre senate the name
of Elliott Northcott as United States
minister to NicaraguA, and his con-
firmation will mark the complete re-
newal of diplomatic relations with
Nicaragua
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
What la Society 2

Does real social life consist only IN
the lavish expenditure Of money on
entertaining Or is it made up of
friendly intercourse based on the quail
ities of human nature rather than on
ext ernai Embellishments? p Kansas City
Star
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
CoIored Man Confessed to Murder OF
Providence Woman

Providence, r. L, Jan. 10.-Clifton r.
Thompson, eolored, made 2 confession
tonight regarding the murder OF Mrs.
Minka Fines, according to a statement
given out by the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Cabled Paragraphs

Hamburg, Jan. 10-The British
steamship Othello, from Pensacola and
Norfolk for Hamburg, before reported
aground off Brunshausen has been
floated and proceeded.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Avaianehes from the Alps have caus-
ed serious destruction in the Province
Of Cureo. Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Pedro de Audrey of Porto Rico was
appointed by the president associate
justice of the supreme court of Porto
Rico.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Thomas Delaney of Philadelphia, a
veteran of the civil war, choked to
death on a piece of orange.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
LUCIN CUTOFF TRAFFIC
ALTOGETHER SUSPENDED
Railroad Business Demoraized by
Heavy Wind and Snow.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 10.-Railroad
traffic and telegraph communication
is badly demoralized throughout the
intermountain region as the result of
heavy winds last night and snowstorm
of today. All transcontinental trains
are delayed Traffic has been alto
gether suspended over the Lucin cut
off on the Southern Pacific road for
some hours, as the embankment was
washed out in a few places by the
beating of the waves of Great Salt lake
last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Blagoveshtchensll, Asiatic Russia,
Jan. 10.-Reports from F'udziadia are
that there are eighty deaths daily from
the bubonic plague in that section.
The foreign colony is threatened and
there is fear that the disease will be
brought here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

CASTRO Urdiales, Spain, Jan. To-
Forty persons were killed and five in
Jured today, when a landslide over
whelmed a gang of laborers, burying
all beneath mass of earth and
rock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Evsryhody Onto smits

"What James Smsth. Jr. mssas -
a just tariff is just tariff" says III
Indianapolis News smith II . p1eX
ranan: anybody can understand 49,
Co1un,i,ia STAY
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

A Bill Authorizing the leasing of
Alaskan coal lands was introduced in
the senate by Senator Nelson, chair
man of the committee on public lands.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Vote cast. f7s; necessary. 90. Nc
Lean had i13, Bulkeley had 64. Judson
had /.
Absent; Representative Simron, Jr.
of Enfield (iil), Abel of Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
The Roll Call.
Seventy five Minute ssssio1

The CAUCUS was IN session an hour
and a quarter. During this time the
corridors of the capitol were crowded
with politics from every corner of the
state. Among those present was n
large number from New London and
Nindham counties. All were intensely
interested in the outcome of the ca,i-
Gus and crowded shnfrf the dseIa Of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Stan,ford.-Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A.
Stevens celebrated ti1sir 5aIden we'd
ding last reeip
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
Winner Very Grateful.

After the caucus was over most OF
the members went to the Allyn house
TO shake hands with Mr.. Mclean. In
an interview the nominee said. II am
very very grateful TO my friends and
happy over the result. | can hardly
say more at this time"
Next week after the joint convention
has ratified the election of Mr.. Mclean
ne will probably. following custom, adj
dress the general assembly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

One Million People in the famine dis
trict of China are dependent on char
ity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Highland Light, Mass, Jan. 10.-The
worst disaster that the life guards of
the storm lashed coast of grim Cape
Cod have seen in more than a dozen
years occurred today on the treach-
erous sand bars that make off from
the Peaked Hills.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

The Trial of Porter Charlton was
postponed owing to a death in the
family of one of the attorneys in the
case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Elliott Northcott was appointed min
lister to Nicaragua, and II. Clay How
ard minister to Peru by President
Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

The Two Men Killed in the raid on
the Sidney street lodging house in
London were identified as the murder
ers of the policemen.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
SENAT e.

The senate was called TO order a
IL o'clock by Lteut.-Gov. D. A. Blakes
lee. Prayer by Chaplain Sexton.
Board of EouaIization
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

South CaroIina's Municipalities hav-
ing a population in excess of 5000
made an average increase of 21.9 per
cent. during the last decade.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

The Selden Patent on automobile
engines was set aside by the United
States circuit court of appeals of New
York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Senator Bulkeley left the capitol with
Senator Brandegee just before the
.,aucus began He then knew that his
defeat was impending. He went 10 the
Hartford club and there received the
xst1rns.
: Later ne said in an interview.
The caucus mas determined who
shah be the next United States sena-
7or. believe that those who gave me
my support viii give ii to Mr.. Mclean.
J am very grateful to those who voted
fer me. II WAS evidence Of the friend
ah1e which they felt towards Inc, q
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Brigadier General Edrar S. Dudley,
q. S. A., retired, died at Gloversville,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

The Story of Adam and Eve is de-
clared to be parable for the childish
mind of early man by Bishop Law
renee of Massa chusetts
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

A Bill Creating a New Bureau of the
interior department for the control of
national parks was introduced in the
senate by Senator Smoot
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
One Vote for "Judson."

There was no third candidate. but
Representative French of Trumbull
exercised his prerogative to vote for
neither and said "Judson" in answer to
his name, amid smiles. There were
other smiles when several representa-
tives seemed to be uncertain for whom
to vote especially when Representative
Cos of Ridgefield said Mclean Bulke-
ley" when he meant Bulkeley and so
voted.
How, the Counties Vo4sd
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Boussisern, a Croatian Aviator, was
killed by a fall, after crossing the
River Save.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

A Maintenance of the Existing sched-
ules of steel prices is anticipated as y
result of the conferences of steel max
ers to be held at New York today and
Thursday to discuss trade conditions.
Steel manufacturers gathering there
Wednesday said that price rductions
would not bring about an increase in
business plants of the various steel
companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Religious Reform has been restored
to Nicaragua by an edict of President
Estrada
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Senator Lodge introduced the tariff
commission bill which already has
been offered in the house by Repre-
sentative LongWorth of Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

That Contract Made with the Cora
Products and Refining company was
null and void because the corn pro-
ducts concern was operating in re-
straint Of trade formed the answer of
Dreyfous Brothers, candy manufactur-
ers Of Montgomery, to a suit brought
against them by the Corn Products
company.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

Mrs. Lydia A. Gear, who saw {
group of log cabins become the city
of Chicago, is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11

The President Nominated Carvin A
Thompson of Ohio as second assistant
secretary of the interior.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-04
The Chicago Markets.

BY Assorted Press.
Chicago, Jan. 3.--The unprotected
fields and the severe weather OF the
Southwest caused a stim advance to-
day In the price OF whoat. The rise
was added to by the diminishing re-
ceipts especially from the Northwest.
and the higher markets of Europe.
May closed 1 ga higher at 9s03-4.
Lighter offerings In the country, the
result Of the arctic temperature gave
strong stars as well as the generous
buying by the wheat longs quito n
backset occurred though, In conse-
quence Of the cables telling Of rain
IN Argentine. May closed 5-S up at
49, Milwaukee packers sold provi-
sions and cut down a sharp advance
in hogs; pork closed up 7ia q 12lk.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-04
KANSAS WHEAT STATISTICS.
Small surplus Above MI ling Ilcqulrc-
mCnts This Year.

Kansas mills ground 4G.f34.S12
bushels Of wheat In the year ending
June 30, 1910, according to statistics
compiled by r T.. Sterling, the KAN
sas city representative Of the North
western miller. The figures were
+i4G0,S44 bushels for the preceding
year and t2.31AS92 bushels for 1,07-
1905. The output OF flour last year
was l0197152 barrels The number
of mills reporting last year was 22J,
compared with 239 In 1909 and 224
in 1908. The percentage Of actual
production In the last report. COM
pared with the maximum capacity
was Ga, compared with 561 in 1905
1909 and 5GS I'm 1907-'0S
Kansas raised Gt million bushels Of
wheat in 1910, Seed requirements
arc Q million bushels. The mills prob
ably have ground at least 90 million
bushels in the past six months. and
about 20 million bushels have moved
out Of the state, making n total OF 40
million bushels remaining in the state.
together with about 4 million bushels
carried over from the preceding crop.
According 10 this calculation, KAN
sas has only II million bushels of
wheat for the next six months re-.
quircments.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-04
New York Markets.

BY Associted Press.
New York, Jan. 3,--Apart from It's
sustained strength, the first session OF
the new year on the stock exchange
differed In no important particular
from the closing days Of last year.
The trading was again professional
and limited more than usually TO the
speculative fayorites. Substantial
gains we're quite general, but the ad-
vance was largely due 20 the covering
by short commitments. Call money
opened at 9 per cent, and according
to reports. Standard oil brokers
loaned large sums at that figure, but
the rate soon fell at a fraction from
the top, Bonds were unchanged.