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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
A Meal a Day
 For 28 Days
THIS CONSISTED OF CORN MEAL
 MUsH AND BREAD.
SANDF0RD HELD IN $1O,0OO
Preliminary Hearing on Charge of Crew-ShiI,h Creed Introduced.

Portland, Me, Nov. 1.-Rev Frank w. Sanford, leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society of Shiloh, was held at tne preiminary hearing today for trial Celore the December term of the United States court on a charge of causing the death of Charles Hughey on board the yacht Coronet by failing to provide proper and sufficient food when the yacht put to sea. United States Commissioner William NJ. Brad ley, before whom the hearing was held placed the bonds at s10,000. and these were furnished by Anna T. Clement and William Bailey, all of Shiloh, and Sandford was released.
 Sandford Without Counsel.
 The leader was present at the hear ing, but was not represented by coun- sel and did not avail himself of the witnesses. called by Assistant United States Attorney Arthur Chapman. who prosecuted the case.
 The Sandford Creed.
 An interesting and unexpected fea- ture was the introduction of the Shiloh creed, which was read by the Rev. c. E. Holland, the Moses of the Sand ford flock. One portion of the creed, relating to the leadership. read:
 T believe that Rev. Frank w Sand when he makes proclamations that God said unto him: Elijah is here. testify and again T have found David words spoken as applying to himself person ally. I believe in and accept him as such"
 One Meal Dav fer 28 Days.
 Robert Mckay. one of the witnesses, was first mate of the Kingdom before she was wrecked and he testified that after the disaster her masts were cut away and the vessel was set on fire. MT. Sandford, he Said, declared the l. ino irO fnr r. rica- He yoid at considerable length of the voyage across the Atlantic to Chesapeake bay and up the coast to ing over they lasted 2S days and only one meal a day was eaten. It consist ed of corn meal mush and bread served in the morning. At midnight sometimes the men working at the pumps were given a half pint of thin gruel-
 Sickness Was Gods Punishment.
 Mckay said that when they were in the northern waters George Hughey one of the brothers who died on board, was told by Sandford while sick that he had withstood the leader at some time and God was going to deal se- verely with him.
 Two Died of Starvation.
 pr. Charles F. Banks of the marine hospital told of conditions on the Cor onet when she arrived in Portland harbor He testified that HuRhey as well as John Bolster, another follower of Sandford. died of starvation. com plicated with scurvy.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
CARNEGIE ASKED HIM
 TO HAVE SOME PoRRIDeE Marshal Serving Subpoenas Was Cor
 Fly Greeted.

New York, Nov. Limited States Marshal Henkel was in a ch- ful subpoena serving today upon promi- nent hnanciers and men of affairs who are defendants iR the government s suit against the United States Steel ticularly pleased over a trophy in the shape of an autographed photograph It bore the words. Compliments of Andrew Carnegie"
 "Yes, sir" said the marshal. Mir. Carnegie gave me that today. went to his house to serve him with the subpoena. When my card was sent in to MT. Carnegie he sent word right back for me to come in. He was just as pleas sed as could be, and said he tive of the government compelled me to do these things, and then when I handed him the paper and he read it carefully, he asked me to sit down. He showed me this picture, and asked me if I would like one. I told him would if Le would sign it, and he did.
 When I was coming away he asked me if I had broken my fast, which, I think, meant 1T I had eaten my breakfast I told him I had. and he said he was sorry-that he would have liked to have me take a bowl of The marshal had communicated with J. Pferpont Morgan and had informed him that he would be around to see him before Mir. Morgan left for his business. Ire fnancier was waiting for the marshal in his library. He took the subpoena after a cheery good morning.
 George w. Perkins was also served at his home in Riverdale. The mar shal telephoned to John D. Rockefeller that he would be up to see him in a day or so with the subpoena
 And what do you thiak he said?' ,ely l ---s1I be glad to see you and that's a fact"
 Subpoenas have also been served by the marshal upon Charles Steele, Ed mund c. Converse, James Gayley, Dan iel G. Reid, Norman B. Rean, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., James N. Hill E. H. Gary, the United States Steel corpora ton, the Federal Steel company, the Lake Superior Consolidated iron mines md TTnior7 S1ee1 cOr1panv
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
TO INDUCE INDIANS TO
 EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN
Colonel Scott, U.S.A., Ordered to Ariz- ona for That Purpose.

Washington. Nov. I'm an effort to induce the refractory Hopi Indians in Arizona to send their children to the Government schools, Col. Hugh L.. Scott. Third cavalry, has been ordered to Arizona The Indians have refused to yield to demands of the government that their children shall be educated and it is hoped that Colonel Scott, who has wide acquaintance among the Indians, and is popular with them, can induce them to yield
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
PORTLAND CORRESPONDENCE
 STRIKE FOR MORE PAY. May Result in Discontinuance of Transatlantic Service There.

Portland, Me, Nov 1.-In pursuance of last nights vote of the Portland Iongshoremen's Benevolent society, about 300 1ongshoremen quit work to- day. Steamship officials declared that they would not comply with the de- n1and for an increase in wages of five for work after midnight. The sailing of the steamer Welsl1man from Liver pool, due shortly to open the winter season of passages between English ports and Portland, has been cancelled owing to the strike. Some of the steamship officials said that the trou- tle might result in complete dis contin uance of the trans Atlantic ser vice to Portland this winter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
LOVERS TOOK 20 lsoN
 IN sU IcIDE> COMPACT.
Man Left Note Re- iuesting That They
 Be Buriee l Together.

Wooster, O., N ov. 1-Death from strychnine poison Ing was the verdict Of Coroner King today in the case of Miss Carmen Hul nphrey, aged 19, and Rufus Billiard, young dancing mas ter. who died " ithin a few hours of each other unde T circun stances indi- eating an agreer hent to kill themselves.
 Billiard and Miss Humphrey were engaged to be married. It was shown by one of the witnesses at today's in quest that aft sr 8, recent quarrel the young man tolt the girl that she should marry him or nobody.
 Miss Hump nrey died in convulsions early today tter coming home from a Halloween I arty Billiard being her escort
 Billiards body was found a, few hours afterv yard near the burial plot Of Miss Hu mphrey's grandparents in the city cer hetery. He left note to his mother asking forgiveness and re- questing tn at he and Miss Humphrey be buried pgether
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
CHINESE IMPERlALIsTs
 TO CEASE HosTiLITIEs
Negotiations to Be Opened with the
 Revolutionists.

Picking, Nov. 1.-The appointment of Yuan Shi Kat today as premier of China will be followed by a cessation of hostilities by the imperialists and negotiations with General Ii Yuen Heng. the leader of the revolutionists at HankoW.
 An imperial edict providing for inn portant administrative changes also accepts the resignations of the minis ters, but until Yuan Shi Iiai returns to Pel1Ing Prince Ching will continue to perform the duties of premier and the president cabinet will remain in of flee.
 All the ministers attended a secret session of the national assembly today which. it is understood. practically agreed to the demands of the ctsaf- fected Lan.how troops. A member of the war board was appointed to com fer with the troops and to express the assembly's views.
 The panic among the people or Pe- king, which ensued after the issuance of the first imperial edict. has been largely stopped.
 Canton Republic Perish-s.
 Washington, Nov. i.-The indepen- dent republic which was set up at Canton, China, a few days ago had short life. MT. Williams the Aneri- can charge at Picking, informed the state department today that the vice roy and other imperial officers abso- lutely refused to recognize the republic and since the troops in Canton de- cided to remain loyal to the throne, the republic perished-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
EAvEsDRoPPINe ON
 THE TELEPHONE LOOP.
Stenographer Reads Notes of Endear-
 ing Conversations Over Wire.

New Haven, Nov. 1.-The evidence in the divorce suit of Louis M. Sagal against his wife Rachel today before Judge Burpee included the reading by stenographer of her notes taken of a conversation over the telephone be- tween Mrs. Sagal and the family chauffeur, Leo Mann. Counsel for the petitioner yesterday sprung a surprise by showing that an extra loop had Eeen attached to the Sagals telephone line by means of which loop a stenog- rapher was enabled to make notes of the conversations which were sup posed to be carried on between the wife and the chauffeur.
 The stenographer, Miss Foote, was called upon today to read her notes. Some portions she declined to read in open court and these will be consid- cred later by the court in chambers According to the notes there were many expressions of endearment be- tween the users of the telephone. and short talks were concluded with the words "Dearie' and Darling" The stenographer had three books full of notes to read and she was expected to be on the stand all daV
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Relatives and Friends of Chicago Woman
 Died in Similar Manner
TO DISCOVER IF POISON WAS USED
Viscera of PocemanLcver Examined by Toxicologists No Arrests Made Pending Their Report-Pho- tographer Makes Lov to Woman to Investigate His Suspcions-No Posit i've Evidence of Crime Obtained

which was filed today Mrs Vermiiya was a witness to the will and the po- lice will endeavor to learn whether the widow showed jealousy toward the policeman's intended wife.
 Fond of Talking of Death.
 In talk with the police of Peoria, Burlington said Mrs Vermilya had periods of mental depression in which she was fond of talking of death. He said: "She told me it seemed funny to her that nearly everyone she knew well and cared for died, and asked me if I was afraid of death"
 Had Some Knowledge of Medicine.
 A new coincidence occurred today, after the sudden illness of Mrs. Yer uilya herself, when a-sister living in Holz, suddenly became ill. Mrs. Yer milya told inquirers today that she never studied medicine or sought to become a nurse. as has been reported, but she had some little knowledge of medicines which she acquired to en- able her to aid neighbors and relatives. She insisted she was innocent
 The Deaths Under Investigation.
 The deaths being looked into fol- low:
 Fred Brinkamp. first husband of Mrs. Vermilya, died on a farm near Bar rington. Ill. after a brief illness died after six days illness of 'gastti- tis" at Maplewood, H..
 Florence, Brinkarnp, four year old daughter, died at Burlington.
 Cora Brinkamp, eight year old daughter, died at Harrington.
 Harry Vernlilya, stepson, 35 years old.
 Lillian Brinkamp stepdaustrter 26 years old.
 Frank Brinkamp, son, died of pneu- monia in Chicago. Richard Smith. reported to be third husband
 Arthur Bissonette, policerns n. room CT, to whom she was engaged, died of gastritis' last Thursday.
 Bissonette's Death Sufhden.
 It was the suddenness ; of Bisson- cites death. coupled with; the widows statement that he was :addicted to drink, whereas members of the police force had known him as an a'bstainer. which prompted the inwast1ga ton and 3 determination to have the police mans viscera examined Prof Walter rIaines. poison expert. expects to re- port by Friday
 Investigation at Harrington.
 The coroner left toi lay for Barring ton, H.. a srburb, Mir [ Vermilya's for ner home, to invest lgate the deaths that had occurred tla ere
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02

Chicago. Nov. 1-Chicago polici 2 to- day pursued their investigation into the deaths of nearly ten felativef anC acquaintances of Mrs. Louise Yer milya to make certain whether the s imilaI deaths constituted only a rerna rkable series of coincidenceS, as Mrs. Yer Lilya asserts.
 No Positive Evidence of Or ine.
 Nine deaths are included in the list with which Mrs. Vernilya's ns tme has been connected, including tw hus- hands two stepchildren, three children and two roomers at the ! boarding houses she kept After the establish ment of police surveillanceI at the wornan's home, facts beartg g the case came from several cn ies where she used to live. Pending the report of the toxfcologists who are examining the viscera of the last of j.he persons whose deaths have occurr ed beneath Mrs. Vermilya's roof, the police have made no arrests. No positive evidence o5 crime has been uncovereR
 Her Stories Den fed.
 The following became ysnown today:
 While Mrs. Vermflya said one of the oeath roster Richard fssnlith, con- ductor. was only a bo.lrder at her home, former rOOmer asserts the two they lived together as man and wife The woman told the police she assist ed an undertaken at Crystal Lake, former home in embaI'ming bodies; the 1ndeTJdkGT there UeUueS she ever naQ any such experience. She gave this as g reason why she could discuss the deaths with compos7ure.
 Made Love to Get Information.
 R. N. Burlington. a Peoria photogra- pher and 8 brother-in-law of Conduc- tor Smith. made love to the widow af- ter Smiths death so as to investigate suspicious he then had about the req son for his relatives demise; the widow told him part of her n1atri- Hnonial historx which he desires to give to the coroner.
 Smith died in convufSionS df&er drinking some substance, but the doc- tors gave the cause Of death from de- scrfptions of symptoms given by the widow as acute gaStrHis.
 Smith Threatened With Death.
 The two conductors who worked with Smith on the railroad told the coroner Smith told them he was Hv- ing with Mrs yermilya, though not married to her, and that he had been threa tened by death by another Hs16t tor ei the widow, an undertaken.
 That ,BiSsOnette was really efiga ged 50 Miss Lydia Rivard of Kankakee was shown by the po1iceman's will,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
suoesssor of Ida Lewis.

Newport, R. l.. Nov. 1.--Edward Jan- sen, recently keeper of Sandy Hook light, tonight took charge of Lime years was cared for by Ida Lewis, the "Grace Darling of America" Since the death of thee heroine. awee1S ago, her brother, Rudolph Lewis, who had been assistant keeper for a quarter of a century, has been in charge. He ask ed to be relieved. and today his rec ouest was granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
New Attorney
 For RiChesOn
OLD FRIEND OF HIS FATHER
 COMES FROM VIRGINIA.
A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES
This His Explanation of cler~~nnan's PIieht-FatF1er of His Fiances Said to Be Still Loyal to the Accused.

Boston, Nov. 1.-After he had been formally served with the indictment charging him with poisoning his for mer sweetheart, Avis Ldnnel, Rev, Clarence w. T. Richason was visited in Charles street jail late today py Attorney John D. Lee of Lynchburg Va, criminal lawyer prominent in the south, who probably will direct the excused minister's fight sor acquit- tai MT. Lee arrived in the city only today, but he took up immediately the work of going over the facts as to the poisoning of Miss Linnell on October IA, and the several points by which the police have sought to connect the clergyman with the crime.
 Lawyer Lee Makes Statement.
 Following a conference between for mer Judge James R. Dunbar, his son, Philip R. Dunbar, and Congressman tcrested in the defense of MT. Richs- son, Attorney Lee made the following statement:
 q have nothing but an outline of the cflse at present I have just been called into it and practically all I know about it is what l have read fin the papers.
 Friend of Rieheson's Father.
 "I am here to fight for my client, and am ready to make a stiff light for him. I want it distinctly understood l am here on the account of Varland Richeson, my old friend, who appeal ed to me to come to Boston and de- fend his son.
 Believes Richeson Innocent.
 T believe Clarence Richeson to be innocent, and the victim of circum- stances. I shall associate myself with the counsel Cor the defense and take up the fight to prove this to a jury"
 IL is understood. however, that Mir. Lee will remain in the city only a few days. returning to his home tn Virginia, to clear up some personal affairs there.
 Knew Richeson When Boy.
 The accused clergyman and the law yer V bo is expected to lead his defense are personal acuuaintanccs, the at- torney having known the minister when the latter was a boy. The meet ing in jail today, therefore, was in the nature of q reunion of friends.
 May Not Plead Till Next Week.
 The date upon which Mir. Rich -on will be called upon to plead to the grand jurys indictment has not been set. Attorney Philip R. Dunbar said tonight that his client would not plead that Ficheson was more likely to ap- pear in court some day next week, than during the present week.
 Edmands Family Still Loyal.
 Reports that tho family of Miss Violet Edmands, the wealthy fianccc of the accused clergyman, has decided to discontinue financial support of the minister's defense. were secuted by Attorney Dunbar, who was retained by Moses Grant .Edmands. father Of the young woman. Mir. Dunbar said; Any statement to the effect that Mir. Edmands has ceased to have faith in MT Richeson is absolutely false. Mfr. Edm ands still retains absolute conf dence in the integrity and innocence of Mir. Richeson
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
BUFFALO BILL RETIRES
 FROM PUBLIC ACTIVITY
WiII Spend His Remaining Years in
 the Wyomina 9iahorn.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 1.-Col. William r. Cody (Buffalo BID retired from public life tonight. His show was packed off to winter quarters and his Indians will return to their tepees in what is left of the red mans land. Buffalo Bill intends to spend his re- maining years in the Wyoming Big horn where he helped make American history So far as public exhibitions are concerned, he has shot the ashes from the last cigar and chased the last Indian.
 From a career which began as a po- nv express. rider, and included many Indian battles and 2S years as snowman, Colonel Cody became known as one of the most picturesque figures in American life. The sobriquet BUf- falo Bill was earned in the early sos when he contracted to furnish buffalo meat to the iaborers constructing the Kansas Pacific railroad. Tn less than eighteen months he. killed 4,2S0 bison.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
MUST PA Y FINE
 FOR KILLING DOGS
Pollard County Man Loses Case in
 .he Supreme Court.

Hartfo I'd, Nov 1-The supreme court in session here today handed down dc cisions in six eases, one each from Ne w ETaven and Holland counties and foU 1T from Hartford county. No error W as found in four cases and er- TOT in he other twc
 The Holland county case was that of sta te vs. Perry G. Cripp. Ccipp was harged in the lower court of unlaw fully killing two registered dogs and I bund guilty and fined $50. He appes led the case and the supreme court uphoIds the lower court, finding rror The opinion was by Chiee Just ice Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
TAI sT,s SON ONE OF THE
 BRIGHTEST AT HARVARD.
Soi of Justice Hughes Also Awarded
 a Sears Prize.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 1.IThe four b1 dghtest men in Harvard university ls tw school as determined by the award o the Sears prizes, announcement of ' which was made tonight. are Robert A. Taft, son of the president: Charles F.
 Hughes. IT,, son of Justice Hughes of
 the United States supreme court; J. c.
 Buchanan of Pittsburg and F. s. Wy sner of Boston. The prizes, which are 1 of S375 each, are awarded annually to four studnets in the school who have done the most brilliant work in their class during the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
DR. GRENFELL'S YACHT
 WRECKED BY STORM Four Fishing Schooners Foundered in
 Lewis Bay.

Boston, Nov. 1.-The severe October storm which swept over northern wa ters badly damaged the fishing fleet. according to letter from Dr. Wi1fred written at Red Bay. Labrador Dr. Grenfen writes that six vessels were totally wrecked. including his own costly auxiliary yacht Andrew Mc Gosh, which was given the Labrador mission by Princeton university. The other vessels lost were schooners. four of which foundered at Lewis bay. The crews of all the vessels escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
SOCIALIST FAILED
 TO GET A MAJORITY.
Hartman Will Have to Contest With
 the Present Mayor.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 1.-Complete official returns from yesterdays pri- mary show that the socialists failed to get the majority vote. Mayor George Alexander, good government nomi- nee, and Job Hartman, socialist, will compete for the office on Dec. ,.
 The returns show the primary vote was: Hartman 20,157, Alexander 16,- 7S0, Mushet S,16S, Gregory 327 Becker 59. Harriman's plurality was 1867. His vote fell short 4.188 of a majority over all. which was necessary for elec- fiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Fall Breaks ScuIptor,s Wrist

Greenwich, Conn, Nov Just as E. c. Potter, the sculptor. today put the finishing touches on the model from which bronze statue of General Mcclellan, to be erected in Fairmont park, Philadelphia, is to be cast, a brace holding a platform on which he was standing gave way, letting him his right wrist and spraining his left. He will not be able to work for sev- eral weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Woman Dies from Excitement.

Muncie, Ind, Nov- Under stress of excitement due to having witnessed the murder of Alta Hayward by Charles McGallard at a Halloween dance last night, Mrs. Gertrude Leon- ard died to6aq- Mrs. Leonard became hysterical when McGallard shot Miss Hayward after a quarrel and her heart failed from the shock, according :o physicians who made a post-mortem examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Mckee Case to Jurv Today.

Opelousas, La. Nov. 1.-Barring . disagreement Of the jurors, Mrs. Zee der Of young Allen Garland on the morning of September 21, will know her fate tomorrow. Judge Paw an- nounced tonight he would charge the jury immediately after the convening of court tomorrow morning, and the jury would then take the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Steamship Arrivals.

At Plume: Nov. 1, Ultonia, from New York.
 At Liverpcol: Nov. 1. Campania from New York At Trieste: Oct. 2s, Argentina, fror a New York
 At Naples: Oct. 50, calabria, fro, n New York
 At Copenhagen: Nov. 1. c. F. lei t. Sen from New York.
 At Naples: Nov. 1, Berlin. from N kw York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Too Cold for Fiqhtinq.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The rigors of winter in Persia are so severe that campaigning is impossible, according to a report from the American lega- ton at Teheran. Further hostilities between the government forces and the revolutionists in that country nec- essarily cannot be looked for until next spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02

of London's electric tubes and rail- roads and the London General Omni- bus company has been practically agreed upon, according to the Evening Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Nd Tohaeoo Common Dividend.

New York, Nov. 1.-The directors of the American Tobacco company met today and adjourned without taking any action on the common stock div idend. It was the regular date for de- c1aring a quarterly return to share holders, but no disbursement was ex- pected this time
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
stork Visits ste,u.r

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 1.-The stork way up the Connecticut river this morning. Mrs William Watson of Greenville, S. C., gave birth to a boy in stateroom No. 23- The steamer stopped at Lyme to. take physician on board.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
Baby Probably Fatally seslded.

Greenwich. Conn, Nov. 1.--William, a year old son of Roland Mead, is in a serious condition tonight as the result of burns inflicted by 8 pitcher of hot water which he pulled off a table. The water burned the upper part of his body so severely that his recovery is in doubt
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-02
sIeiqhino in Michiqsn.

Detroit, Nov. i.-MichiEan received it first taste of winter today through out the upper peninsula and the west ern portion of the lower. The snow fall averaged from one to six inofIea and sleighing parties were popular in Calumet tonight.