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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
ELLINGTON MEMBER
Oldest in the House-Stephen L. john
son Was Born in 1926.

The oldest member of the house of
representa- is Representative Ste
phen l. johnson of. Ellington. He was
born in Hereford, Canada. October %.
1926, but most of his boyhood was
spent in South Vernon, VT. From
there he came to Warehouse Point
in this state and later went to FIRE.
donia. n. Y, where he lived for 20
years.
He was a contractor and builder in
Fredoian, and left that place in 1868,
coming to Ellington, where he became
a tobacco grower but is now retired q
from active work His first presidential
vote was cast for Zachary Taylor in
1913 the candidate for the wings
While in Fre9onia he voted for Ere
mont and he has never failed to vote
at presidential election. lie has held
practically all The toWn offices in ELL
iugtop. but this is his first term in the
general assembly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
100000 APPROPRIATION
FOR THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.


Washington, Jan. 13.-5enator Bran
degee today introduced in the senate
an amendment to the river and harbor
hill. appropEiating NOT to exceed $780,
900 COR the permanent improvement of
the Connsctfcut river from Hartford
70 Saybrook, IN accordance with the
report OF the war department. This
report has not as yet been transmitted
90 congress, but IN now under consid-
GRAFTON at the war department. To-
day is the last day for hearings before
the senate cornnittee ON commerce on
river and hArbof amendments, but Sem
ator BAndsgee 10 IN hopes THAT the
report wall corne 70 congress before
the bfn is ffnaAy acted upon in the
senate He will then try to get the
Connecticut river item on the bill as a
committee amendment
1t 10 undsrstood the war department
report Is favoreble TO the project, but
the report has been delayed because
the onicers in the ONCE of the CHIEF
of engineers have not had time to go
over the original report of Colonel
Taylor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Thoroughly Non-Partisan.

erence to Governor Ba1dwin's message
as a whole is to the effect that it was
a thoroughly partisan considera-
ton of state affairs. on business prim-
ciples. While there may be differences
of opinion as TO the advisability of
some of the legislation suggested.
there can be none as TO the spirit in
which il was conceived and put forth.
II was for the greatest good OF the
greatest number in every ease.-Ths
Bridgeport Standard
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Mount Vernon Policeman
Through the Spine.
Shot

Mount Vernon. N. Y, Jan. 13.-Shot
through the base of the spine, Police
man Robert Buffalo mastered paraly-
sis tonight long enough to kill the
prisoner, Artero Tiso, wfso wgs escap-
ing him, and rnortally wounded the
prisoners brother, who had attempted
delivery. Then he collapsed, and
before he could be removed to the
hospital, where he now lies critically
ill, complete paralysis set in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
PRISONER MISS ANDERSON
DEMANDED A WOMAN JURY.
Arrested for interfering With Public
UtiiitI Device.

Seattle. Wash, Jan. 13.-When Mrs.
Justice of the Peace Brown today,
charged with having interfered with a
public utility device, namely gas
meter, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Miss Reah Whitehead appeared to
conduct the case against her. Coun-
sci for Miss Anderson demanded a
woman jury and the request was
granted.
Among the six jurywomen :, chosen
were Mrs. Homer Hill, president of a
state suffrage organization, Mrs. Syl-
via Hunsucker, another suffrage work
er, and Miss Alice Lord, labor union
organizer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
TWO BIG GRAY WOLVES
Better THAN cURFEW BELL
To Get Woodbury. Children Off the
Streets at Seasonable Hour.

Woodbury., Conn, Jan. 13-Ihere is
no need of a curfew bell in the town
Row to make the children get off the
streets early and stay contentedly in
their homes Scarcely a youngster IS
now seen on the streets after dark, and
it is all due to the appearance OF two
large gray wolves in the region Of
Benedict Swamp. Wildcats are seen
now and then, but it has been good
many years since a wolf has made his
appearance in these parts. The ami
mails were seen by Arthur N. Shilton
as he was cutting wood In Benedlct
swamp. and were evidently on the
trail of deer who are thought to have
come down from the Maine woods. It
is expected that a hunting party will
be formed for the purpose of killing
THE animals.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
VIII Lose Nothing Through Closing of
Carnegie Trust Co.

Albany. n. Y. Jan. 13.-The state of
New York will not lose a cent through
the recent closing of the Carnegie
Trust company of New York city
State Comptroller Sohmer said today
that the state was protected by the
bond of Il guaranty company given to
secure deposits in the trust company
of moneys paid into court in and for
the county of New York BY the terms
of this bond the comptroller received
today s34. 1880, the full amount of
those deposits with interest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
HER ACTIVE CAREER ENDED.


Kansas City, Jan. 1s.-Afrs. Carrie
Nation, temperance worker and saloon
smasher who suffered q nervous break
down at the nome Of a friend in Eure-
ka Springs. Ark. was brought here to-
night for treatment. Overwork is be-
Iisved 70 be responsible for Mrs. Ma
TONS condition.
Eureka Springs, Ark, Jan. 13.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation suffered a. nervous coll
Va pse in her home here today. Her
condition was such that Mrs. Nation
expressed the fear that her career as
temperance lecturer and active enemy
Of intoxicants was ended.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
PANIC ON FERRYeoAT.
Passenger AnnihiIates Himself With
Stick of Dynamite.

San Francisco Jan. 13.-On board
Southern Pacific ferryboat bound from
this city to Oakland, carrying more
than 1000 passengers. an unidentified
man blew himself to pieces with
stick of dynamite tonight. Two other
passengers We're seriously injured. A
panic which followed was subdued with
great difficulty,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
German Opinion on Fortifying Pam
anna Canal.

Berlin Jan. 13.-Dealing with aues-
tion of the fortification of the Panama
canal bv the United States govern
meut the Post in an editorial article
today says America undoubtedly is en-
titled to fortify under existing inter-
national law, and that fortification is
imperative because the canal would
Inevitably be the chief object of at
tack in the event of war.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Pleaded Guilty to FaIsifyins Bank Re-
turns.

Toronto. Ont. Jan. 13.-W. r. Tray
ers. general manager of the defunct
Farmers bank, today pleaded guilty to
the falsifying OF bank returns to the
government, larceny of 100000 and to
the altering of an entry in a minute
book by which $4,000 was substituted
for an original entry. He was remand
Cd for sentence until Jan. Is. Bail was
reftIeed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
PERFECT DRILL SAVED 225
DEAF AND DUMB CHILDREN.
Fire Broke Out in New York institu-
tion-No Panic.

New York, Jan. 13.-Perfect drill
saved 225 deaf and dumb children from
fire tonight when flames broke out in
the upper stories of the institution for
the improved instruction of deaf mutes
while the thirty instructors were all at
supper in the basement. There was no
panic and there were no injuries, but
the heat and smoke pressed the rear
guard hard, and the police and by
standers We'd with each other in help
ing the last comers to the street. All
orders were given by sign.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Swamp Murder
Mystery Solved
FIVE YEAR OLD BOY FORCED TO
DRINK cARRoLIc ACID.
HIS MOTHER CONFESSED
Widow Edith MeIber, %, of schensc-
tady, in Custody at Rochester-Un-
able to Care for the Boy.

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 1s.-Arrested
as she claimed her trunk at the New
York Central station this afternoon.
Mrs. Edith Melber, a widow who says
she is % years old, of Schenectady,
tonight confessed, according to the
Rochester police, that in a swamp
near Albany last Friday afternoon she
gave her year old son, George, car
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Fav-
or General Curtailment.

Fall River, Mass, Jan. 13.-At the
of a meeting of the Fall
River Cotton Manufacturers associa-
tion this afternoon, o. which is treas
urers were present, President Hills
stated that no action had been taken,
but that the discussion showed that
the Fall River manufacturers were
strongly i'll favor of a general curtail- :
ment throughout the country and
would support such q movement. He
said that they did not propose, how
ever. to start the movement in this
city
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

Philadelphia. Jan. 13.-Franl< Miller,
alias Big Dutch who was arrested
here charged with a number of bur-
glaries committed in Yonkers, y. Y,
was tonight identified by postal in
spectors as Frank Fisher, who, they
say, is one of the most notorious safe
breakers, postoffice robbers and yegg-
men in the country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

Washington. Jan. 13.-Major Walter
@. Penfield of the ordnance depart
ment of the army has been ordered to
make four visits per month during
January, February and March to the
works Of the Amer1can and British
Manufacturing company of Bridge
port. to inspect ordnance for the army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Kellogg Pictures
Standard Oil
PLEADS WITH SUPREME COURT
FOR DISSOLUTION.
IS A THREATENING CLOUD
Hanging Over the Country Today
Enormous Profits Good Evidence Of
MonopoIy-How independents Exist.

Washington, Jan. 13-Painting the
Standard Oil organization as bred by
opposing competitors and hanging to-
day as a threatening cloud over the
country. Frank B. Kellogg. special as
sistant attorney to the attorney general
of the United States, today pleaded
with the supreme court of the United
States to dissolve the Standard Oil
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
vioisnt Earthquake in Asiatie Aussia,
Hundreds Killed.

st Petersburg. Jan. IA despatch
received here today from vyerry, cap
ital of the territory of Semiryetclensl
Asiatic Russia says that violent
earthquake occurred last night in ke-
barry, in the PishpelS district Of the
territory and that the bodies of 204
Kirghix have been dug from the ruins
Of fallen Buildings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

wellesley. Ont. Jan. 12.-Frank So
binski, 10 years old, reputed TO be a
fniser was murdered at his home in
the woods near Berlin todas.S Ills
ssun Wzs crushed with hammer The
track Of a cutter and the footprints OF
q team OF horses in uhe snow are clues
was4oh the police beheve Will lead 10 the
arrest of the murderer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
plunged il 'FRONT.' Of Movina "Lv Train

New York, Jan. ia human head,
dripping blood. fell al the feet of hor-
rihed pedestrians in Brooklyn tonight
Overhead an unidentified man had
plunged in front of moxing IL"
train, either by accident or design, and
was decapitated' The victim was
about 80 years old and in his pockets
was found a letter signed Your Cous-
in, Rosa GORDON" of 705 Geneva ave-
nue. Dover Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
A rexas Poss;b;lity.

1t is figured ont by a contemporary
in Texas that when that state in as
densely populated as Rhode Ia1and II
will have something over 13l,o0Ae03
inhabitants. Texas secms t. ~ look
ing forward quite hopsfxay-Phlia-
dclphia Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Defense Will Be Insanity.
Arrested on Charge of Periuring Him
self

Chicago. Jan. 13.-John w. Rodgers.
manager of local brokerage firm, was
arrested today on a charge of perjuring
himself before a federal grand jury
which is investigating the affairs of
the Capital Investment company. which
was searched a. month ago. Rodgers
gave a bond for $4,000
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Appointed Professor of Arabic at Har
ward

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 13,-Dr.
James Rfeasasa Je~'ett, professor of
the Arabic Language and literature at
the University Of Chicago. has been
appointed professor of Arabic at Har-
ward university and win assume his
duties next fall. He has been director
OF the oriental exploration in Syria and
Palestine conducted by the University
OF Chicaro.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Aaainst ALI Tradition.

Col Watterson offers some hard
counsel to the democratic party to
follow when he pleads with it To make
no ulistakes.o Omaha Bee-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Defense ought Bitterly Against Thi
Witness,

Throughout the direct examination
the defense fought bitterly against al
lowing the witness to answer questions
but was overruled on nearly every OBJ
jecticn. Judge Jordan said that the
full facts should be presented to the
jury. Just before leaving the stand
the witness admitted that~immediately
after Mrs. Schenk's arrest he called
upon Prosecuting Attorney Handlan
and offered to tell all he knew.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Continuous Hard Hitting Reds the Rod

The
business
to
our OF the money advertising
good with liberal
have
for each
IN the way 1T written the
told there They
a III
The smith
rents to their highest
hits hard enough
to
persistent
The
ent
friend
Norwich folks at
IL week
Following of in
The Bulletin the week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Conde kilograms
Advices from Rio Janeiro say that
the revolt has been crushed out.

Passenger Trains on the Utah divi-
sion of the Central Pacific railroad
will have armed guards in the future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

John Parker, Who Had National
reputation as a trap shooter, died at
Detroit yesterday of pneumonia, aged
so years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

A rear bumper for automobiles. to
protect the gasoline tank. tail light and
rear axle in event Of collision. has
been devised.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

Sidney Joseph, Millionaire of Cin-
cinnati, dropped from a cliff in the
Helz mountains, Germany, and was
killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

London, Jan. 1S.-The unusual fea-
ture Of a political slander suit is like
ly to enlfven the coming session OF
parliament, for Winston Spencer
Churchill. secretary for home affairs.
has issued a writ claiming damages
Tor defamation of character against
unionist orator, T. B. Spencer The
alleged slander was uttered in speech
es made by Mr.. Spencer at Devon
sire during the recent campaign.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Tra;nino 10 Meet Johnson,

King Peter of Eeryia is reported to
have had a fist fight with one Of his
sons.-Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

The talk about Mrs. Eddy being able.
TO come, back seems TO have given
some encoura cement 10 Manuel
Wa si1fnston Post,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

London, Jam 13.-Surprise has been
caused in London by the marriage of
the Earl of Cadogan to his cousin, the
Countess Palagi. at Florence The Earl
of Cadogan is one of the wealthiest of
London ground landlords and a great
entertainer of royalty. Three heirs to
the title have died during his lifetime.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

William L. Brewer, former vice pres
ident of the Northern bank of New
York, was indicted by the grand jury
for perjury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

Konstadt. Russia, Jan. 13-Martial
law, which had been In force here since
the mutiny Of sailors on Nov. Z. 1905,
was ended by order of the government
today. At the time of the mutiny a
part OF the town was destroyed by
fire and there was much plundering.
The mutineers suffered a heavy loss
and did not surrender until after a
fight that lasted for two days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Jan. IA news agency des-
patch from Madrid says that a traveller
arriving there from tBada jos, five miles
from the Portuguese frontier, declares
that the soldiers in the fortress at Ell
vas, Portugal have mutinied for in
creased pay. The Elvas workingmen
have struck in sympathy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

The Steamer Abbey, from Hull for
Rotterdam, is ashore in a dangerous
position in the entrance of the River
Macs Holland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

An Extensive Smuggling Conspiracy
at Bluefields, Nicaragua, has resulted
in the removal of Governor Fernandez
of the province of Zelaya.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

The Trustees of Princeton univer-
sity failed to take any action looking
to a successor to Woodrow Wilson as
president at a meeting at Princeton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

The Strike of the Commercial em-
ployes in Portugal has ended and con-
ditions are reported as improving, al
though the railroad workers are still
out.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

sion of the Central Pacific railroad
will have armed guards in the future
Sidney Joseph, a Millionaire of Cin-.
cinnati, dropped from a cliff in the
Heiz mountains, Germany, and was
killed.
John Parker, Who Had a National
Detroit yesterday of pneumonia, aged
so years.
William L. Brewer, former vice pres
ident of the Northern bank of New
York, was indicted by the grand jury
for perjury.
The Steamer Abbey, from Hull for
Rotterdam, is ashore in a dangerous
position in the entrance of the River
Macs. Holland.
An Extensive Smuggling Conspiracy
at Bluefields, Nicaragua, has resulted
in the removal of Governor Fernandez
of the province of Zelaya.
The Trustees of Princeton univer
sity failed to take any action looking
to a successor to Woodrow Wilson as
president at a meeting at Princeton.
The Strike of the Commercial em-
ployes in Portugal has ended and con-
Q1L1OnS are reported dS iIlfpIoFlus5, eii :
though the railroad workers are still
out.
The Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology may move from Boston If the
legislature does not increase its ap-
preparation from $4,000 to 100000 a
year.
With Safe Majority in both
branches of the legislature the Texas
prOhibitionists will pass law prohlb-
iting the sale of liquor within ten
miles of sohoolhouse and may pass
a wide measure before Tuesday.
when this administration expires. Gov
ernor Campbell, about to retire, will
sign these bills.
Running Light at High Speed, Great
Northern engine 1912, bound east from
Spokane to the relief of trains snow
bound in the Rockies, left the track
four miles east of Priest river, Idaho,
Friday, and, plunging down a % foot
embankment era shed through the ice
into the river. Engineer w. F. Sum-
walt and a fireman, Don Kiesler, botn
met death
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14

The Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology may move from Boston If the
legislature does not increase its ap-
preparation from $4,000 to 100000 q
year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-01-14
Surprised at Size of McLean's Vot

The Connecticut delegates TO the
tariff convention, had little to say
about the senatorial caucus. All of
them expressed themselves as surpris-
ed at the size of Governor McLean's
vote, but not at the result. Some of
them were classed as Mclean men
and others as Bulkeley men, but ali
were apparently the best of friends.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-01-06

Milwaukee,, Wis, Jan. "a match
was closed yesterday between
"Packey'' Mcfarland, of Chicago ana
Freddy Welch, of Cardiff, Wales
lightweights, for a 20-round boxing
contest in England, February 9th, the
boys to weigh 1873 pounds at O'Clock
on the day of the contest, according
To announcement made by H. G.
Messier. American representative 1ol
Hugh D. Mcintosh
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-01-06
New Republic of Portugal Totterins.

New Republic Of Portugal lettering.
Madrid, Jan. 5.-The Portuguese
republic-the youngest on earth-is
believed to be tottering to its fall.
An official statement given out in
Lisbon and te1egraphed to the yari-
GUS capitals of Europe shows that the
government heads are trying to ap-
pease the people.
One move by the government is the
abolition of Octroi taxes upon certain
foodstuffs, directly affecting the poor
er classes. -
Taxes upon olive oil and meat have
been rescinded, taking $525,OO an
nual revenue away from the govern
ment, but cheapening prices of those
staples.
: AT the same time it is reported that
the Republican. oficeholders are com
piling a bill to increase taxes on
property of roya1ists.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-01-06
COTTON MARKET

The New York cotton market open
ed a few points lower. January
1850; March, .14.s5; May, 1900; July
1901; October, 1884; December
1920. At twelve o'clock the market
was slightly higher. January, 14.6o;
March, 14.S7; May, 15.03;- July. 1904;
October, 13.41.
The market closed from to 10
points higher Jan. 14.73, March 14.99'
May 1912, July 1913.
Spots in Wilson IA 1-2 to ia 90.
Receipts in Wilson: 10 bales.
Receipts of cotton at the ports yes
terday. $685. bales against 71,14S last
week and 30,171 last year; for the
week, 100000 bales against 3o2'41o
last week and ICE, ,696 last year Yes
terday's receipt sat New Orleans, H.
4s1 bales against s,44S last year, ana
at Houston $50 bales against 1876
last year.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1911-01-06
Gov. Hooper May Not BE Seated.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. Irregular
Democrats yesterday started plan
to prevent the seating as Governor
of B. w. Hooper, Republican, who was
elected last fall by fusion OF Re
pubHcam and Independent Demo
Gratis.
The scheme is for regular Demo
Gratis who were elected to the Leg1s-
lature to refuse to be sworn in as
members. They did refuse yesterday.
eeUnless the regular" members are
seated. Governor-elect Hooper cannot
be sworn in.
Last night an agreement to adjourn
the LEGISLATURE until summer was
signed by regular" Senators, and
many rumors that all regular mem
bers of the Assembly would leave for
home were heard.
Conferences were called last night
and these may bring the regular
into the Legislature The regulars
assert that the fue onists failed te
keep faith as to certain promises
made by the fusionists to the regu
lars.