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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
PRESIDENT TAFT
 ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.
Has His Name Placed on the Poll
 Book at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Nov 6.-Pres1dent Taft qualified as a, voter in Cincinnati to- day He appeared personally before the Cincinnati election board and later before the election judges in his own precinct and went through the steps required by law to insure his casting 6 ballot tomorrow.
 Hello gentlemen said the presi- dent as he walked into the polling place, which Is in the first floor of most unpretentious furniture shop. The election judges arose, doffed their hats and said Good afternoon
 T want to see if l am in the right day and looking it over carefully.
 Richard Murphy. . democrat and enc Of the election judges, questioned the president
 Murphy. President of the United States?"
 well" answered Mir. Taft. sn1fiing, just put me down as lawyer. l walnt that known, because I may need the business soon."
 You are p<ezident of the Un1Aed States said Murphy.
 well, put me down as presideIE, assented Mfr. Taft. I can't deny that. Make it president of the United Stsltes and attorney
 The president admitted being 54 years of age and married and said tkzE he thought he had lived in. Pre- oixcf M about twelve years. When he had finished and had signed tn 6 noli hcok and been recorded as Nh. 301" tfsrein, he esaned "Am I the oply one todsy?"
 'You are the first enc so fss-." said air. Sftsg,pI1y.
 wen, goodbye. gentlemen said the Int ssss automobile. T will see you tmefrfFoW's
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
BOTH MASSACHUSETTS,
 CANDIDATES HOPEFUL
Foss Claims State by 55. 5.ooo-Frothing ham All But One County.

Boston, Nov. s.-'I shall win by 55,- 900 plurality" said Gov. Eugene N. Foss; "I shall carry every county in the state except Suffolk and reduce the democratic majority of last year in that county fifty per cent said Lieut. Gov. Louis A, Frothinghar, as the democratic and republican candidates closed their respective campaigns for governor tonight
 Tomorrow the voters will decide which was right.
 In addition the voters will choose other state officers and a new legisla- ture and will express their opinion on various referendum acts submitted by the last legislature.
 The final day was one of hard work for all candidates as well as for the state committees Governor Foss start ed it by speaking in nearly every town on Cape Cod and closed it by a whirl wind tour through the Boston wards. Lieut. Governor Buckingham address ed four meetings. including a noon rally at Faneuil hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
TO DOUBLE SALARY OF
 NEW YORK'S GOVERNOR
Voters of Empire State to Vote on
 Proposition Today.

New York, Nov. 6.-The state issues to be decided at the elections in New York state tomorrow are whether or not the present democratic control of the lower house of the legislature shall be maintained; whether the salary of the governor shall be increa sed from S10,000 to $2e, 900; whether the salary of state legislators who now receive s1,500 shall be doubled: and whether the state shall be bonded for $19, 800, 900 for the construction of terminals along the barge canal.
 There are other matters as to the amendment of the state constitution, but outside the issues named the vot- ing will be mainly of local interest No fewer than 49 cities in the state will elect mayors, including Albany, Amsterdam, Auburn, Elmira, Glovers- vile, Ithaca,% Kingston, Newpurg, Rochester, Rome. Schenectady. Syrs,- cuse, Troy and Utica
 So far as the assembly elections go a great deal of interest centers in New York, because 63 members of the low CT house are elected every fall from tn greater city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
WU TING FANG NAMED.
Former Minister to United States in
 New Shanghai Cabinet.

Shanghai Nov. 6.-The most inter esting development in Shanghai today vas, the completion of the organization O: local cabinet by the revolution aries. Wu Ting Fang, who formerly held the post of minister at Washing ton, has been appointed head of the ministry of foreign affairs; Wang Yif Ting trade and comm cree; Shen War Hung- finances; Ii Ping Hsu, civil ad- ministrator, and Lee Hsieh, military administrator.
 The appointments, however, are not taken seriously.
 Vyu Ting Fang declines to acknow- Ieoge any participation in the revolu- t;cnary administration of Shanghai tut he openly sympathizes with it. notwithstanding he criticiZes some of it's methods. He is bitterly opposed t., the Manchu clique in Picking.
 pr. Wu says that if the revolution gard tie rights of foreign nations and of individuals. This, as time progress eS. will he found difficult, because of the conflicting views held in different provinces
 Perfect elder prevails at Shanghai.
 Annoy is Still Safe.
 Amoy, Nov 6.-The reports of the rebel e,cctrps ton of Annoy is unfound- ed. ThH situation here is tense, but tkcra are no disorders.
 Peiesnr Report Probably False.
 Shanghai. Nov. GA Chinese report that APexing has fallen and the en- peror has fled has caused a wide sen sat;ou. but a private telegram from Pel<ing timed o'clock this afternoon makes no mention of such an occur renee. It is thought here that the re- port is il ttrCed to assist the rebel cause icc:lly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Feking, Nov 7-2.41 a. m-1he re- p1oval of the rigorous censorship. hith- g rotable sign of the times. The na- tive rapers publish today with the greatest freedom long accounts of the Hanhow massacres, giving the gory tpperiallst leaders for both the Han kow and Shanghai outbreaks. As a consequence of these publications rhere Is increased animosity towards the MancI1us.
 For Protection of Americans.
 The United States and Great Britain have decided to toke effective measures for the protection of their subjects in China in the event of danger to for ei=rers. This, however, does not yet arpear probable. It is suspected that the regents brother, Prince Tsai Stun, has left the country, for he has not e mo1th's leave from his post as acting F1Inister of the navy.
 To Pension Imperial Household.
 A private letter from an officer on Yuan Shi Kafs staff says that the rebel leader, General Ii Yuen Heng, makes 25 demands, the most important of which is that the imperial house lioIG shall proceed to Jehol with the entire court, including the eunuchs, and shall remain there, receiving in return adequate pensions from the new government, which is to be republican.
 An American Refuge for Mothers.
 Miss l.. Minor. an American Congre- eationalist sympathizing with the mothers who have been deserted, has advertised a refuge for them in the large compound behind the mission Tho authorities have promised police r' election.
 Will Protect Women and Children.
 Robert Gaily, a once noted Princeton 6cctbaII player, who is now head of the Young Mems Christian association at Peking, not trusting to the police, is or ge nizing a band of 25 Americans and Britons with 100 Chinese volunteers for defense. Both Manchu and Chinese yemen and children will be cared for F,v this body Chinghua college, whose
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
AN EASY MARK
 FOR BOLD ROB6ER
Nepaug Farmer Gave Stranger Roll
 of Bills to Inspect.

Nepaug, Conn.,, Nov. 6.-Just as L.. $. Mason, an elderly farmer of this place, was settling down for an eve ning's rest tonight, a stranger rapped at the door and on being admitted stated he was a government detective. He was looking, he said, for gang of coUnterfeiters who were working in this section of the state. He was an expert, he said, in telling whether greenEacks were counterfeit or not, and to try him Mason pulled a roll of $100 in bills from a trousers pocket.
 The stranger took the money and after a careful examination said they were genuine, and rolling them up, placed them in one of his own trou- Sers pockets, at the same time pulling a revolver from another pocket and pointing it at Mason, told him that if he moved he would shoot him. Mason was so frightened that he fell off the chair on which he was sitting and by the time he had picked himself up the man was gone. He notified the author ities and search is being made for the rObber
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
NO VOTING MACHINES AT MERIDEN ELECTION
Mayer Reilly Objects to Town Making
 HYeIIow Dog" of City.

M1eriden. Conn. Nov 6.--selectman George W. MiIler's invitation to the city sovernnent to use voting ma chimes recently purchased by the town fer the coming>city election in Decem- ber was turned down by Mayor Thorn- as L. Reilly. <sThe republican members oss the common council who constitute the majority passed 8 resolution ac- oepting the machines, but the mayor w<toed the measure. He claimed the town was making yellow dog Of the city by compelling the city to try ,out the machines first.
 He argued that the voters would not have time in the next six weeks to fa,- nsiIiarize themselves with the ma chine; that there was not fair compe- t:tscn in buying the machines, and that 8. mechanical device of that kind was not reliable enough. He said the amended Australian ballot was good enough despite the experience the town had in the last election, when nearly 500 voters were disfranchised. The republicans in the council could rot override the veto because they lack the two thirds majority required.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
BRITISH SEA CAPTAIN
 ACCUSED OF CRUELTY
Sailors Would Rather Go to Jail Than
 Complete Their Contract.

New York, Nov. 6.-Charges of gross cruelty practiced by Capt. James s. Robinson of the British steamer Drum eldrey were made to the British con- sul general today by three sailors who have just arrived here on the steam CT from South American ports. They said that decayed meat with which they were served, alleged blows and curses from the captain and his fore ing fever-stricken men to work long hours, drove some of the crew to mu- tiny at sea and a plot to poison the captain.
 Six of the alleged conspirators were taken off the vessel at Montevideo and sent to a British prison, after which, the sailors assert, the treatment of the rest of the crew grew worse The three men declared they would rather go to jail than serve the remainder of their two-year contract under Cap tain Robinson The consul general took the case under advisement
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
MAINE REMAINS
 IN THE DRY COLUMN,
Governor and Council Officially An nounce Result of Recent Election.

Augusta, Me-. Nov. 6.--Maine re- ts :ns constitutional prohibition. Gov eruor Frederick w. Plaisted and his council late tonight decided to accept the corrections in the vote of four towns cast in the special election in September. thus reversing the result aa indicated on the face of the first offi- cial returns.
 Governor Plaisted at the conclusion of the meeting announced Shat at an early date he will call a special session Of the legislature to submit an amend ment to the constitution which will remit the enactment of laws concern ing the liquor traffic which are capabls of honest enforcement because sustain e1 by the sentiment of the several communities to which they will be ape pIied.'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Hunter's Gun ExpIoded.

WatertoWn, Conn, Nov. 6.-John Butkuf, a farmland employed by John Rhodine, was seriously injured today by the explosion of a gun while hunting. When the gun exploded, parts of the weapon struck ButIzuf in the chest and arms, inflieting burns and decorations. The gun was a cheap one and was not strong enough to carry the shells used. He was taken to Rho- dimes home, where physicians say hs has a chance for recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
-IkoMAN ARRESTED ON
 CHARGE OF NEGLIGENCE
I've Weren Killed on Crossing
 Where He Was Gus.rd.

Freeport, N. r., Nov. s.-F'rank E. Smith, the fagman at the Long Island FasEoad crossing on the Il ight of Oct. 1, when Mrs. Robert Darr lell of Mem pf,is Tenn, and her daughter, Miss Beatrice Darnell were killed in a col hsfon between their ta3icab and an express train, and three, others were injured was arrested today on a charge of negligence inL not properly guarding the crossing.
 The accident happened st s.5s p. m. and Smiths hours enfied at :. The faEran says that he was on duty then but witnesses testified before Justice Norton that he was not.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
MILKMAN WOULDN'T
 USE HIS OWN MILK.
Made His Baby Sick. But He contin.
 ued to Deliver lt to Customers.

New York Nov s.-New 'YorlSa prosecution of violators of the pure food laws resulted in the conviction today of 21 dealers in eggs, milk, poul- try and meat, most of them with ShopA was sentenced to three days in jail and four received suspended sentences. The rest were all fined sums ranging from $5 to $50.
 James Iadue, the man who was sent to jail, testified that he fed his own baby on the milk he sold until 1t be- came sick. After that he got tho child ether milk, but hs continued 10 sell inferior milk ts AAe customers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
DIED AFTER HAVING
 BOTH ARMS INFATUATED
New Haven Man Was Terribly Burned
 by Live Wires.

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. 6.-Frederick Coates of New Haven, 22 years old, died at a local hospital tonight after the amputat1on or both arms above the elbow. made necessary because of burns. Coats was employed by the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. and was working on the overhead electric system al Cos Cob on October 31 when he came in con- tact with live wires and his hands and arms severely burned Coats failed to rally from the operation, his heart not being strong enough to stand the shock
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Skeleton Found at Greenwich.

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. 6.-Frederick Hobby and Luther Mead, while walk ing over the farm today of William J. Smith discovered the skeleton of a man lying under a tree. The medical examiner was of the opinion that the bones had been exposed to the eIe- ments for at least a year. It is little was found on the same farm not far from where the one was discovered today
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Awarded a s1.ooo siIv.r c,,,

New York, Nov. GA silver cup, val ued at $1,0OO, donated by Horace Havemeyer of this city for presenta- ton to the grower of the best sugar beets in the United States, was award ed tonight at the National Land and Immigration show to H. o. Timothy of Greeley. Col.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
ODDS FAVOR PoTHIER Rut Most Election Betting in Rhode Island Is at Even Money.

Providence. R. 1a Nov. s.-The politi-- cal campaign in Rhode Island closed tonight with final foursts of oratory from republicans and democrats. Both candidates for goveFnor claimed vic tory st the polls tomorrow and ex- perienced political: observers proph- esy a close contest Betting is even, with the few odds that are offered fla voring Aram J. Tlothier for reelection sn the republican ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Italians Lose Heavily at perna.

Paris. Nov. 6.-The Turkish embas- sy here has been notified by an Otto man agency that the minister of war at Constantinopie has received a des- patch announcing that the Turkish troops have defeated the Italians at Derna, retaking the city and capturine, IS guns The Italians, the despatch says. had 500 men killed, while the re- r1alnder were taken prisoners. The
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
McNamara Jury Box Full.

Los Angeles. Nov. 6.-The McNamara jury was completed today as to chaI- lenges for cause. Each side then was entitled to use it's peremptory chaI- lenges, the defense having twenty and the prosecution ten. The defense however, announced that it would offer further information to contest Tales man George W. Mckee
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
OBITUARY.
Gen. William H. Pratt.

San Francisco, Nov. 6.-Gen. Will 1am H. Pratt, who sailed into San Francisco harbor in the California, the first steamer to enter the Golden Gate, is dead at his home in Easton San Mateo county. He was S4 years of age
 General Pratt. who was born in SaybToOk, Conn.,, was one of the or ganizers of the republican party in California and held several govern mental positions.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Private Secretary Wants Her Paw

New York, Nov. 6.-A suit for s5O,- 900 was begun today against the exec utors of the estate of the late Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes. To the complaint is attached an agreement alleged to have been signed by Mrs. Yerkes, promising to Day Miss Fitzpatrick the amount sued for "as compensation for valuable services rendered as private secretary and in other capacifies''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Steamship Arrivals.

At Gibraltar: Nov. 6,Pannonia, from New York
 At MarseilIes: Nov. 22. Sant' Anna, from New York
 At Bremen: Nov 6, Friedrich der Crosse. from New York
 At Cherbourg: Nov. 6, Kaiser Will helm H., from New York.
 At Glasgow: Nov. G. California from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
OLD BRIBERY CHARGE
 HAD TO BE DISMISSED
All Witnesses in Case Have Died or
 Left the City.

St. Louis, Mo, Nov. 6.-The charge of attempted bribery against Ellis Winwright, 2 millionaire, was dismiss ed in the circuit court here today. Winwright lived ten years in France and only recently returned to face the charges
 All witnesses for the prosecution have either left the city or died. The charge was brought about by an all legged attempt to buy a franchise from the municipal assembly,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Mountain Laurel for National Flower

Kansas City, Nov. 6.-The national federation of women's clubs has de- cided that the United States has gone too long without a national flower. So club women III all parts of the country have been asked to indorse the movement and sign a petition asking congress to pass an act making the mountain laurel the national flower
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Mrs. Mckee on Rail

Opelousas, La., Nov. 6.-Mrs. Zee Runge Mckee, who has been in jail here since September 21, when she shot and killed young Allan Garland, was today admitted to bail in the sum of $5,000. A jury in the first trial failed to agree.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Careless Hunter Held BIameIes.

Machias. Me, Nov GA coroner's jury today reported that George Ack- ley, whose body was found in the woods near here Saturday, came to his death by being shot by a stray bullet from a rifle in the hands of Edgar F. Geel of Machiasport. Geei was hunt ing in the vicinity. The jury held Geel blameless
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Cabled Paragraphs

Chiasso, Switzerland, Nov. 6.-The bulletin issued by the Italian govern ment shows further decrease in the number of cholera cases in that coun- try for the period from October 22 to October 2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Joseph H. Vail Ha. Second Shock.

WiEsted, Conn, Nov. Sword was received from Philadelphia tonight that Joseph H. Vail. formerly of this place, had suffered 9 second stroke of paral- ysis. Mr. Vail was secretary of the Connecticut commission at the worlds fair in Chicago. His condition is se- r1ouA.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
The Pulitzer School ef Journalism.

New York. New 6.-At meeting to- 6ay ef the board of trustees of Co., lHzabis university there was informal disc cpssion of tte organization of the school of Journsilism planned and en- lowed by the late Joseph Pulitzer, owner and publisher of the New York World and the St. Louis Post Dis patch. 1t WAS decided to carry for ward as speedily as possible the or Eashzation of the school and the erec- ton of the nedessary building to house 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

LoI,don, Nov. 6.-The Greek steam CT Lcrd Byron from Theodosia for Antwerp, foundered in the English channel during the gale last night. Twenty-two of the crew of 25 were lost The three saved were picked up by the Dutch steamer Grotius.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Berlin, Nov. 6.-A very severe storm is sweeping ever the Baltic and North sea coasts today. An unknown steamer sank off Cuxhaven. The fate of the creW is not known Lifeboats rescued tfe crews of several other distressed vessels. Dykes at several points have been broken and the country in the vicinity is flooded.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Died at Aae of 1o3.

Tempieton. Mass. Nov. 6.-Mrs Caroline Jones Hudson died here today at the age of 103 years, days. She was born in Ashburnham and number ed many centenarians among her an cestOrs. Che son, Edward Hudson. q Hartford Conn. newspapermnn. xur- yves
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Colon, Panama, Nov. 6.-Mayor Ec- lare is in the American hospital in a serious condition a result of a pis- tol shot in the chest received during an affray at a prominent restaurant last night and in which Marc Duque, son of the proprietor of The Star and Herald, also figured.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Former Minister to United States on the
 Slate Prepared at Shanghai
IS IN SYMPATHY WITH REVOLUTION
But Declines Acknowledge Participation in Revolu tionary Administrations Americans Playing Lead- ing Part in Protecting Women and Children-Rebel Leader Wants to Pension Off Imperial Household

students are prepared for the Ameri- can colleges, is almost deserted. The women teachers are entering Peking. Several of the men teachers have join ed Gaily's volunteers
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

London, Nov. 6.-The British steam CT Victorian, on her way from Gal weston to Liverpool, sent wireless message today, saying that she had on board the crew of the waterlogged American schooner Stephen G. Loud.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Condensed Telegrams

Francisco |. Madero Was Yesterda, ipaugurated president of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Seven Thousand Bibles have been distributed among the various hotels of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Sir John Caring, Former Member of the Canadian cabinet, cied at Lon don, Ont, yesterday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

All Grades of Refined Sugar were re- duced ten cents hundred pounds yes terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

John F. Cox, Speaker of the Penn . sylvania house of representatives, died suddenly at his home in Homestead, Pa, yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

WDeksGs weather reports are sent 4e21y 4kom Gibraltar to London.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

A Petition in Bankruptcy filed by the Cab and Taxicab company of New York shows liabilities of $3,e73,964 and assets of $5S3,431.99.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
Estimates by American
ConsuIs

estimates oy RmerIcan Consuls throughout the world of the number of 800 pound bales of cotton required to supply foreign countries, except Italy and England, for manufacturing pur- poses before Sept. 1, 1912, place the number at 12,51s,112.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

TattershaII Castle in Lincolnshire, England. has been finally purchased by Lord Cursor to prevent its suggested demolition and removal to America.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

The Two Children of the Late Coun tess Margaret Zborowski by her first husband. Baron De Steurs, who were cut off by her in her will, which left the bulk of her estate to Louis Zbo- rowski, her son by her second hus- band. will try to break the will.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Jan. 8 Has Been Set as the Date for the trial of Allison Mcfarland of New ark, N. J.. for the murder of his wife by cyanide poisoning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

The Lackawanna Railroad Company of New Jersey yesterday filed a certifi- cate increasing it's capital stock from sS,000,000 to $11, ,006100.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

years was probably fatally burned near his home yesterday while playing with matches. He set dry leaves on fire and his body was badly crisped,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

4 Sentence of Eight Months in the Worcester county jail was imposed upon William Gallagher. formerly of Worcester. upon Gallegher's plea of guilty to forging a postal money order made out to F. s. Chickering of Wor- CeSter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07
suit for s1oo pamaaes for AssauIt

Suit for S1Oc Damages for Assault was brought yesterday by Peter Baus against Rev. Father ~Hotozitz<y, pastor of the Russian Orthodox church in An sonia Conn. The suit is the outcome of row at the church . week ago Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-07

Resolutions Protesting Against the holding Of political rallies on Sunday were adopted by the Methodist Episco- pal ministers of Providence yesterday.