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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
cLANcEY QUESTIONED.
San Francisco Labor Leader Brought
Face TO Face With Mechanical.

Los Angeles, Cal, Doc. 20,-with Or
tie h. McManigaL confessed dynamit-
er, placed where he could SEQ every
witness called, the federal grand jury
resumed today its Investigation of ths
alleged nationwide dynamite conspira-
cy.
Tho session followed unexpected de-
Velopments this morning when Nc
Manigal was brought face to face with
II. A. Clancy. a San F'rancisco labor
ernment officials. What connection the
morning meeting had with the state
ment In McManigRIs confession that
he was told by J. ]. NfcNamara to meet
a man named Clancy in San Fran
cisco, when he came west upon a dyna-
hitting expedition, could only be con-
jectured. Clancy left the Offices pale
and weak
McManigal was the first person 9TH
er than officers to enter the grand jury
chamber this afternoon. 1t was said
he appeared briefly as a witness. and
then Was posted in an ante-room
through which all other witnesses had
to pass. While there he could sec Mrs.
Belle LAWN, Mrs. Lena Ingersoll, Mrs.
A. Brown and Mrs Anton Johannsen,
all OF San Francisco, who were called
in the order named and questioned
briefly.
1t was reported that the grand jury
would probably return from four to
six indictments before the end OF the
week IL was pointed out that the
most prominent witnesses summoned
had not been called to testify.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
CAMMORISTS' TRIAL
STILL DRAGGING ALONG.
Taking OF Evidence Delayed by Almost
Daily Clashes in Court.

NiterbO Italy. Dec. 20.-Although the
trial Of the CamorriSts is dragging
somewhat, owing to public indiffer-
ence on account OF absorption in the
war, 1t is said the authorities intend
to push the hearing through to the
end The taking Of evidence IN the
hearing, which has been going on since
early last March, has been greatly
hampered by the daily clashes between
the witnesses and the prisoners, and
sometimes between the opposing
counsel. The jurors have made no re-
quest for the dicOntinuance of the trial
Es has been reported, but they say they
will De greats relieved --hen II liz
oymr
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Wins Commendation of Political Opponents by Ad-
vocating Senate Amendment of. His Bill
PUBLICLY LAUDED BY REPUBLICAN LEADER
Congressman Macon Cast Only Vote in Opposition, and E
plains That He Did 1t in Spirit of LevtyRussian Gov
Not Likely Hurry in Negotiation of New
Treaty-Former Minister of Commerce Discusses Treaty

PaIatial Residence for Russian Am
bassador.
It is declared that no breach of dip
Iomatic relations is impending, for
preparations are being haStened fOI
the early occupation of the palatial res
idence in this city of ex-Vice President
Fairbanks by the Russian ambassador
who expects to take a prominent part
in the social life of the national cap
ital
Days Doings in Congress.
SENATE.
Several bills important ito the navy
passed.
Employers liability commission ad-
journed for holiday recess.
Finance committee TO take up wool
tartn immediately after the holidays.
Adjourned until noon Thursday.
HOUSE.
Russian treaty abrogation resolution
adopted LA D. M; signed by speaker
2-56 p. m; by vice president 3.51, and
then sent to the president.
Adjourned until noon Thursday
Senate Passes Lodge Bill.
Washington. Dec. 2O.-The senate
today passed the Lodge bill, which re-
peals the provisions of the law of 1910
ernanently comforting the rank of ad-
miral on any officer appointed chief of
a division in the navy department. The
proposed legislation would leave in op-
Grafton the other law, which only tenn
porarily confers the rank The bill
originated in the senate, and it goes to
the house for consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
NEW THEATER IDEA
NOW ABANDONED.
Several Million Dollars Already Spent
on the Project.

New York. Dec. 2O.-The New the
ater idea which was backed by sew
eral mtllionaires, headed by William
n Vanderbilt, with the idea. of giving
the country an endowed theater with
an established repertoire company of
The first class. is now announced TO
nave been wholly abandoned.
When the founders of the project
gave up the magnificent but unwieldy
playhouse they had erected near Cen
tral Park 1T was announced that the
idea would not be given up but that a
smaller theater would be erected fur
ther downtown to house the stock com
pany. At meeting of the founders to-
night II was decided with reluctance to
abandon the project altogether. IL was
said that the promoters had acted ar-
ccrdtng 10 the advice of experts 1t
has been estimated that a fortune or
several million dollars has been spent
IN the New theater cause. which COM
mercial mana gers have continually be
rated.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
USED A SPRING GUN
IN HIS HEN HOUSE
II Killed Man, and Massachusetts
Farmer 10 Fined $500.

Dedhan. Mass, Dec. 2O.-The use or
a spring gun in a hen house cost Hen
ry A Sharp. a well known farmer OF
Norfolk, 5000. Upon EhaTp's plea of
guilty of unRnslaughter In connection
with the death OF Nicola DOrsl, a
Wrentham Italian, the fine or $500 was
imposed by Judge Quinn In the Nor
folk county superior criminal court
here today.
Sharp had been greatly annoyed by
chicken thieves. and TO prevent FUR
ther thefts of his poultry he rfgzeA
a spring gun in his hen house, intend
ing. he said In court, to capture the
intruders. D'Ors visited Sharp's hen
house on the night of October Z, ex-
plcded the gun and was killed.
District Attorney Albert r. Baker
recommended TO the court that Sharp
be dealt with lightly, but suggested
thar some penalty be imposed because
deaths OF the same nature as D'Orals
had occurred Tar too frequently in
Norfolk county in the past few years,
he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
100000 WILLED TO
RED CROSS NURSE.
Mrs. Ley Nursed Wealthy Family
Through Yellow Fever.

Michigan City, Ind, Dec. 20.-In re-
turn for her devotion as nurse dur
ing an epidemic OF yellow fever after
the Spanish American war Mrs
Charles w. Ley, wife OF a machinist
here, found herself today the owner of
property worth 100000. This sudden
wealth is due to the viii of Mrs S. T..
Rullock, a wealthy widow of New Or
leans, who died in November. Mrs.
Ley was notified of the bequest by
Mrs. Nelson Morris OF Chicago, who
is a daughter of Mrs. Bullock
Mrs. Ley. then Miss lola J. Strans.
served as Red Cross nurse during the
Cuban campaign After the war and
before leaving the Red Cross she
nursed Mrs. Bullock and two of her
canntly for four months during yellow
fever endemic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Washington, Dec. 2o.-Congress rat
lied the presidents notification of the
termination of the Russian treaty of
1882 today and sent the measure to
the president for his signature. The
house disposed Of 1t according TO pro-
sramme within 75 minutes. Speaker
Clark signed it at 2.56 p. m, Vice Pres
tdent Sherman signed it at 3.51. after
the senate had remained IN session
purposely to permit his aff1xing his
signature while it was in session, as
will recess for the holidays, which was
important factor in the despatch
with which the ratification was acted
upon
One Lone Democrat Against 1t.
II was a purely perfunctory pro-
ceedinE in the house, for democrats
and republicans voted together, Mr..
Macon (demOcrat) alone voting In the
negative He explained to the house
later that he voted against the resolu-
tion in a spirit Of levtty.
suIzer Supports Taft's Action.
During thu debate republicans join
ed with their political opponents in
praising Representative SuIzer, the
democratic author of the house bill, |
Tor accepting the senate measure
the house tc accept the sena te's resO-
luton, SO that President Taft'S hands |
might be upheld by the legislative |
branch OF the government in dealing |
with Russia, and the notice of the !
treaty's termination might be made /
effective before January Z.
Sulzer's Action Patriotic.
Mr.. SUlzer has shown that he is /
acting through the prompungs of pa ,
rrfotism not politics." said the repubIi-
can leader, Mr.. Mann.
The Russian reply to the notice by /
Ambassa dor Curtis Guild that the 1
United States wished to terminate the
treaty Of 1882 has been received at the I
r1e officials decline
TO publish the text Of the note, but ad-
NIT It's contents have been well OUT
lined in the news despaches from st.
Petersburg Hence it is inferred that
the Russian foreign office did not re-
spond to Secretary Knox's invitation
70 enter upon negotiations for a new
treaty.
Russia Won't Hurry.
1t may be said on good authority
that the Russian government does not
intend to be hurried in this matter but
on the other hand it does not expect to
conclude q new convention before the
existing treaty expires. December 81.
1912. Unquestionably the modification
Of the terms of the original resolution
Of abrOgatiOn has been a strong feat
ure in influencing the Russian govern
Inent to consider favorably the franz
sng of a new treatyS which possibly it
BOuld not have entertained under the
sense Of irritation that would have been /
caused by the adoption OF the original
Joint resolution in all its severity of
expression.
Maximum Tariff on American Goods.
Notwithstanding some expressions to
the contrary by individual senator's
the weight of official opinion is decid-
edly in favor of the contention that
with the withdrawal of the favored
nau4' treatment guaranteed to Amer
lean imports into Russia by the treaty
about 10 be terminated, the full max
imum tariff rates Will automatically
become effective toward American
goods
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
BRAVE SAILORS MEDAL
ARRIVED AN HOUR LATE.
O'Brien Killed by Fall Down Stairs
Before Package Came.

New York. Dec. 20.-An hour after
John B. O'Brien, formerly a sailor on
the battleship Connecticut, fell down a
flight of stairs at his home here today,
and broke his neck. a special delivery
package was delivered at the door. The
package contained a medal awarded
O'Brien by the navy department for
his bravery in rescue work after the
Messina earthquake in 1908. O'Brien
was detailed to this work when the
American ships arrived at Messina and
II was he who recovered the bodies of
Consul Arthur Cheney and his wifa
from the ruins of the consulate. He
has been retired from the navy and
was employed as a watchman. Just
before his medal came today he trip
ped ON a loose stair rod and fell down
the flight of steps.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
OBITUARY.
Rev. Charles }. Young, D. D


New York, Dec. 20.-The Rev DR.
Charles J. Young, who preached Pres
ident Garfield's funeral sermon, died of
heart disease today at Long Branch,
y. J. He was born in Scotland 70
years ago.
Rose Eytinge. Well Known Actress.
New York. Dec. 20.-Rose Eytinge. at
one time one of the most popular lead
ing women on the American stage, died
today at the Brunswick home Amity-
vile, J. l.. from a paralytic stroke.
She had been an inmate OF the home
since last August The body VIII be
taken to Washington for fEterment
Miss Eytinge was born I'm Philadel-
phia in 1885, and made her first ap-
pearance al the Green Street theater,
Albany, in 1852. She then played for
ten years in stock companies, appear
ing in New York with Edwin Booth in
"A Fools Revenge" at Niblo's Gar
den in 1852 Later she went to Bos-
ton with E. L. Davenport and J. w
Wallack.
In 1868 she was leading woman here
with Lester Wallack. Later she join
ed AGgustin Days company. For sew
era1 seasons she was under Mrs. John
Drew's mana cement at the Arch street
theater, Philadelphia. In 1880 she made
one of several trips to London.
From 1884 onward she played many
parts in this country, one of her last
engagements being with I'm the Bish-
ops Carriage" in 1906
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Holyoxe, Mass, Dec. 2o.-~Good bye.
darling l am going to meet my boys +"
This note was written early today by
Mrs. Charles Fl. Davenport and was
found this forenoon by Mr.. Davenport,
who until he retired few years ago
was a prominent paper manufacture
in this city. Davenport found the note
Wife About noon Mrs. Davenports 5
hat was found on the banks OF the
Connecticut river near her home, and
IL is believed that she has oommAtted
suicide by drowning. She was es years
old
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
DETECTIVES IN A CLASH
WITH RAILROAD STRIKERS.
Several Shots Fired to Protect Strike
breakers from Mob.

Dunkirk, Y. Y. Dec. 20.-The first
violence in the strike by the American
Locomotive cOmpanys boilermakers
occurred here this evening About 1000
strikers and sympath.zcrs clsshed at
the Lake Shore station with a dozen
detectives from the Brooks plant and
a detail Of police over six strikebrea.k-
ers who had just arrived on a. train.
One detective was struck on the head
by a piece OF coal and two others
knocked down and beaten. A strike
breaker was roughly handled and sew
e9al strikers and sympathizers Weve
ciubbed by the officers. The detectiV IS
fired several shots over the crowd
while retreating with three of the
strikebrealIers. The others We're taken
by the strikers and given transporta-
tion out of town
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
DISMISSAL OF SHUSTER
APPEARS FoRESHADOWED
Persian Council Appoints Commission
to Deal With Russia.

Teheran, Dec. 21-The cabinet has
won an important victory over the ma
tionaI council. which foresha dows the
acceptance of Russia's demand for the
dismissal of w. Morgan Shuster, the
American treasurer general of Persia,
unless public opinion proves too strong.
The national council. in a session
which lasted from eight o'clock last
night until after midnight, finally ac-
cepted the proposal to appoint a com
mission of five deputies with plenary
powers to deal with the Russian uIti-
Inaturn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Futile Attempt to Blow ssfs.

Goshen, Ind. Dec. 20.-F'ive safe
blowers tied Ellis Hughes, night watch
man of the village of NIiddIebury, to
u chair in the town hall and built a
fire in a stove so he would not suffer
from the cold while they ATTEMPTED to
open a safe in the office of the town >
banker, Fred Hixon, early today. Ten
charges Of explosives failed to open
the safe, and tho Would-be robbers
fed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Union Men Held for cru.Itv.

st. Louis Dec 2o.-Alonzo L. St
Clair.s secretary of the Team
sters and Chauffeurs' union: Fred
Leinernann and George Myer, members
Of the union. were arrested today ON
charges of hacking to death four mules
belonging to an express company
against which. among other concerns
q strike OF teamsters was In proGress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Snowstorm Travelling Eastward.

Kansas City. Mo, Dec, 2o.-The
shoWstorn which has been general
over Oklahoma, Kansas, southern Mis-
Dakota had abated somewhat tonight
and, according to the local weather
bureau. is travelling towards Chica 90
railroads have experienced very little
trouble. Crop experts believe wheat
has been greatly benefited. A mild
temperature prevented stock fram suf-
ferinG.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Captain Tucker Drops Dead

Philadelphia, Dec. 20-Capt. Logan
Tucker a member Of a prominent
Washington family. dropped dead while
at supper tonight at the Gwynedd VAL
ley inn. Captain Tucker, who saw
service In the Philippines during the
Spanish American war. had been stop
ping in this city since last October
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
sandford Reaches Penitentiary.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 20.-Frank w
Gandford, leader OF the Holy Ghost
and Us society, arrived here today to
begin his ten-yesLr term at the federal
prison Sandford was In excellent hu-
NOR after his long ride from Portland
Ne, when he aHghted from the train.
Sandford was taken direct to the pris-
on. He was not handcuffed and there
was no outward indication that he
was a prisoner
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
$50 Accused of SELLING Votes.

Bristol. Tenn, Dec 2O.-One hun
dred and fifty indictments against al
legged vote sellers in Lee county, Vir-
ginia, were returned today, and IT is
said others are to follow tomorrow
as a result of the grand jury investi-
cation into election Irregularities dur
ing the past few weeks. 1t is generally
believed the Investigation will result
In wholesale Acknowledgement of voters
in this county
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Dundee, Scotland, Dec. 20.-The
troops requisitioned by the lord pro-
vost of this city to repreSs the dis
turbances caused by the lockers and
carters of the port, who are on strike,
have arrived, and their presence has
had a salutary effect on the rowdies.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Chasing an Insurrecto Force.

FL Paso, Tex Dec. 2o.-Advices
from chihuahua say that General Pas
cuaI Orozco and 100 men are in pl1r-
suit of Colonel Antonio Eojas and his
insurrecto force in the Guerrero dis
trict- Rojas has declared in favor of
Francisco Vasquez Gomez for president
and Orozco for Fics president
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Mrs. LUCY Roardman's Estate.

New Haven, Dec. 20.-The final ac-
counting of the estate OF the late Mrs
Lucy II. Boardman, filed in the pro-
bate court here today. shows the resi-
quarry estate TO amount to SS4, 4,6OO.64
This sum is to be equally divided be-
tween Trinity college OF Hartford and
the Domestic and Foreign Missionary
society OF the Protestant Episcopal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Paris, Dec. 20.-The marriage of DIR.
John /. Todd and Miss Marjory Clous-
ton. both prominentA Canadians, was
celebrated at the British consulate
general here today. The civil mar
riage was followed by a religious GER
emOny in the church of the British en-
basSy in the rue d'Agueszau.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Tie Macedonia Reaches eihraItar.

Gibraltar, Dec. 20.-The Macedonia,
which caused some anxiety yesterday
by her failure to arrive on time
reached port at SEQ O'Clock tonight.
She Will sail early tomorrow for Bonn
bay with the princess royal, the Duke
of Fife and their TWO daughters
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Two Rhode Island Miners Killed.

Portsmouth, r l.. Dec 20.-Two
miners, EDWARD Ryan, S5, and Knute
Bergstrofn, 10. both OF Providence.
were instantly killed tonight at the
Portsmouth coal mines when a car
loaded with coal rolled down a slope
at the bottom of which the two men
were at work.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Steamship Arrivals.

At Plymouth: Dec. 20. Kaiserin Au-
guste Victoria, from New York: Kron-
Irinz Wilhelm, from New York.
At Naples. De2. 10, Oceanic, from
New York.
At Naples: Dec. 20. Duca Degil Alb
<ruzzi, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Liverpool, Dec. 20.@The weavers in
the Helene mill at Accrington went on
strike tonight because of the employ
ment of non -unionist labor The strike
threatens to spread to other mills in
Lancashire unless the employers meet
the demands of the men. On their
part, the mill owners threaten to re-
tsIiate with a general lockout which
will affect 10000 cotton operatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
compromi.e Efforts in Turkey.

Constantinople. Dec. 20.-The par
liamentary situation remains unchane
ed. Efforts are being made lpwever
for a compromise by the two princi-
pal parties with some hope of success
on the ba sis of the formation of a
coalition ministry.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Barbados, West Indies, Dec. 20
Capt. Lorains of the British steam
Ct Jacob Bright shot himself yesterday
after the British armored cruiser Ber
wick had pulled his vessel off the
shoals.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Jennings, Ala, Dec. 2o-.Avfator Rob
ert Fowler engaged in n coast to coast
flight, flew 3S miles today with a pho
togra pher as passenger. He came from
Lake Charles La. whore I'm landed
ssysral dRys ESQ
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Colombo. Ceylon, Dec. 20.-In a bull
letin issued by the physicians in at
tendance Charles w. Eliot presi-
dent emeritus of Harvard university,
who was recently operated on for ap-
peudicitis, they report that he is max
ing slow and steady progress, but that
1t will Nbe some time before he can be
pronounced completely out of danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Dec. 20.-The petition for a
separation from her husband present
ed in the divorce court here by Mime.
Langevin was granted today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Berlin, Dec. 20.-A special despatch
from Teheran in the LoEaI Anzeiger
reports that the Persian ministry has
resigned
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

To the Memory of Abraham Lincoln
a monument Of granite and bronze is
now in course of erection in the Ma
tional cemetery at Gettsburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Oklahoma City, Okla, Was Chosen
for the national socialist party con-
yenlion in the referendum vote. The
convention will begin May 12, 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

The Board of Army Engineers rec
commended the purchase by the gov
eminent of the Chesapeake and Abe
marie canal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

The Imperial Budget for Germany
for 1912 provides for a total expendi-
ture of s7O4,S40,750. an increase of
s14,516,75
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

The Loss of a Master Key by a
Washington policeman put the gov
ernment to an expense of $1,000 for
new locks
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Nine Locomotives Were

early yesterday in a fire which burned
the roundhouse of the Bangor Ss Aroos-
took railroad at Houlton, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

The House Committee Agreed on a
favorable report on the bill to give
midshipmen the rank of ensign i'm
mediately on graduation from Annap-
oils
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Governor Pothier yesterday appoint
ed George II. Newhau of Providence
state bank commissioner to succeed
William p. Goodwin, who retired re-
Gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

A Bond Issue of 81 200, 600 at 4 IL
per cent. interest by the Fitchburg
Railroad company was authorized yes
'erday by the Massachusetts railroad
comm iss ion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21
Condensed Telegrams

Floods in Wales Have Caused a loss
of $l.OOO.OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Thomas n. Foden Went to New
York yesterday hunting for his 1s
year old daughter Maude and Her
bert Hull, a young electrician. He
found them, but when he learned that
Maude was Mrs. Hull he returned 10
Boston, after leaving his forgiveness
and best wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Governor Baldwin is Considering
names from which TO select SUCCESS
sor to Bank Commissioner Noble, de-
ceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Governor Deneen Yesterday granted
"A reprieve until February 16 TO the
four convicted sIayers OF Fred ca
Guelzow, Jr, the truck farmer who
was killed in the outskirts. of Chicago
on the night of October 20 last The
Friday next.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

James NJ. BIighe, for over forty years
an enaploye of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad Co, was
instantly killed in the East Hartford
yards yesterday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

J. G. Stubbs, Traffic Director of the
Hartman lines, was formally retired
by the pension board of that system.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

confessine That They Had Set Is
Of the is incendiary fires in Lynn
within the past month. Joseph Vickary
and Fred Robbins, each aged IL years.
were sent to the Lyman school, and
Vincent w. Wright, nine years old,
was committed to the charge Of the
Massachusetts state board of charity.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

tory at Flagstaff, Arizona, have shown
that the polar cap OF Mars, which has
been melting slowly for months, has at
last practically disappeared. mere
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Mrs. Priscilla Inslse of New Bruns-
wick, y. J.. used tho telephone for the
first time yesterday on her Tooth birth
day. The telephone company put in
an instrument so that she could re-
ceive birthday congratulations.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Leon Spencer and Frank RothsehiId,
Chicago pedestrians, Tuesday night
started on a walk to Providence, r.
l. According to the terms of a wager
OF $3.50. the distance must be covered
In 35 DAYS
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

Vsndals Got Into the Capitol at
Washington Tuesday night and mu-
tilated THE Battle Of Lake Erie" the
largest canvas of the collection of
paintings which adorn the walls OF the
corridors and stairways.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-21

of the arbitration treaties now pend
ing in the United States senate was
passed at yesterdays session of the
Maine state grange Patrons of Hus-
bandry.