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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
MISSIONARIES TAKE REFUGE
I'm BEsIEGED CHANG To
Some Doubt as to Whether They Arc
Well Equipped With Supplies.

Peling, Sept. 13-Latest advfces
received by the Chinese foreign board
and the foreign legations indicate that
Cheng Tu. capital of Szechuen prov
ince, is under siege. that most, II not
all, the missionaries are inside the
walls, and that the city Is garrisoned
by 1900 troops, who have had sew
eral engagements with the besieging
forces.
The Canadian Methodist compound
within the city has open spaces around
it's own walls. 1t is neifeved that the
foreigners have taken refuge within
this compound, which is considered
the strongest and the most easily de-
Tended Picking missionaries, who
have BEEN in former riots at Cheng
Tu, say that whatever Chinese troops
were dispatched to guard the mission
would be stationed outside the COM
pound and would not be permitted un-
der any circumstances to get within
the gates.
Whether the foreigners and the ma
tives inside the walls are prepared to
endure siege is NOT known. The
question of supplies is an all import
ant one, and it is probable, in view of
past experiences, that the missionaries
have taken precautions against such a
contingency.
Foreigners here seem confident Of
the ability of the viceroy to suppress
the rising.
A despatch from Kia Ting Fun. to
the south of Cheng Tu, says that the
foreign missionaries stationed there
have left for the YangTse. These
included three men and their wives
and woman doctor
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
$4,000 WORTH OF COAL
BURNED IN POCKETS
Thousands of Tons Destroyed at
Wharves in South Boston.

Boston, Sept 13.-Thousands of tons
of coal went up in smoke when the
coal wharves and pockets of the Bat
ehelor Bros and the f. c. Warren
Coal companies in South Boston were
destroyed by fire late today. The
high northerly wind carried the flames
in the direction of many large manu-
featuring plants and. tenement build
ings but the fire was confined to the
coal structures, which held seventy
thousand tons of hard and soft coal.
The total loss is estimated at $4,000.
The fire is believed to save been caus-
ed by a defective motor. The five
masted schooner Margaret Haskell.
which was tied up at the Warren
wharf was toWed to safe place in
Fort Point channel INDIANA ged.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
Life Term For
ChiId's Slayer
"DoGskIN' JOHNSON coNFEssEs
HIS BRUTAL CRIME.
KIDNAPPED GIRL FROM BED
Subsequently Beat Her Life Out
Great Secrecy Maintained in the
Case to Avert Lynchins seoundrel.

Madison Wis, Sept. 13.-John. 9TH
erWise known as "Dogskin'' johnson.
tonight confessed to the abduction and
murder of little Annie Lemberger the
z year old child whose body was found
in Lake Monona last Saturday He
was Immediately sentenced by Judge
Anthony Donovan to life imprison-
ment, and a few minutes later was
hurried to the state prison at Waupun.
The greatest secrecy was maintained
because of fears that Johnson might
be lynched-
Arrested and Released.
Johnson was arrested Saturday on
suspicion, but was released. Later he
was rearrested, but though the police
strongly suspected him of knowing
something about the crime, they could
not fasten guilt upon him absolutely
To-day johnson pleaded not guilty
anc was placed under a $4,000 bond,
for September 25. The prisoner was
then taken back to his cell. He was
plainly frightened and hurried on
ahead of the officers.
Volunteered His Confession.
Toward evening Johnson said he
wished to make a confession and in
the presence of the county prosecutor.
chief of police and other officials in the
courthouse, confessed to the crime be
fore Judge Donovan.
Sentenced for Life.
An attorney was appointed by the
court to defend the prisoner but there
was no defense to Offer in face of the
confession, and within a few minutes
Johnson was sentenced by Judge Dom
oVan TO spend the remainder of his life
IN the state penitentiary at Waupun
Brooded in His Cell.
Johnson had brooded in his cell at
the police station all day following his
arraignment in the morning. He had
abandoned his affectation of insanity
and at last. in d paroxysln of fear, he
Apparently he listered in terror for
the first sounds of an avenging mob.
and at last, in aparoXysrn of fear, he
sent for the turnkey and declared he
was willing to acknowledge his guilt.
Result of Sudden Impulse.
Johnson said the deed was the re-
suit of sudden impulse. FIe had
watched through the window the little
girl and her sister undress at bedSime
on numerous occasions, and on the
fateful night, shortly after the children
had fallen asleep, he raised the sash
and snatched little Annie from the
bed, dragged her through the window
and strhck her unconscious, so there
would be no outcry. He then took her
to the railroad bridge, and after beat
ing her until life was extinct threw
the body into Lake Monona.
Medical Testimony Left Doubt.
Medical testimony at the inquest
was conflicting as to whether the
child had been attacked before being
thrown into the lake.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
GOVERNORS STAND ON
FORT HANcOCK'S RAMPART5
Twerty-six Executives of States Wit
ness Target Practice.

Spring Lake. ". J.. Sept. 13.-Twelve
inch guns roared repeatedly this after
noon AT Sandy Hook as 26 governors
Of states stood on the ramparts of
Etates government and watched thou
ssnd pound projectiles whistle 10000
yards over the water at a fragile tar
get.
The group went 10 the Sandy Hook
proving grounds by special train. 1t
was the FIRST break in the routine OF
the governors conference here All
but two OF the deleFGtes made tte trip.
Governor Harmon Of Ohio spurneG the
rffer OF an automobile and walked the
mile from the hotel to the station.
After the firing the party returned
% Spring Lake in time for dinner
several taking the ocean roadway
route in automobiles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
VICE PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
AT BENTON INSTALLATION
Ceremonies at University of Vermont
Z to be- Held Next Month.

burlington. vi. Sept. 13.-A dis
tingufshed gathering of educators will
participate in the installation of Guy
Potter Benton, D. D. l.. D., as pres
ident of the University of Vermont.
and III the educational conference to
be held in connection with this event
on October and 6. The programme
was announced today. At the install
lation ceremonies to be held at D. m
on Friday. October 6. in the Strong
theatre. one of the speakers will be
Vice President James S. Sherman and
John Abner Mead will administer the
oath of office
Among those who will take part in
the educational conference will be
President Arthur It. Hadley of. Yale
and President William A. Shanklin of
WESLEYAN University
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
TO PUNISH MIscREANTs.
Prominent Citizen Would PenaIize
Them and City Fathers.

Topeka kas. Sept. 13-PopuIar
subscription funds to prosecute the 15
men and boys accused of participation
in the tarring of Miss Mary Chamber
lain at Shady Bend and to punish the
council of Hunnewell. who have har-
rassed their mayor, Mrs. Ella Wilson,
We're started here today ny F.. D. Co
burn. secretary OF the Kansas state
board of agriculture.
Contributes $50 TO Fund.
In an open letter to Attorney Gen
eraI Dawson, Mr. Coburn rendered $50
to start the funds.
To Teach Duty and Manners.
THE money" wrote the secretary,
will be as your service for teaching
duty and manners judicially to the Of
ficials of Hunneweil whose ideals Of
cooperation and service appear to be
harra ssment and humiliation of the
woman lawfully chosen for their may
orr
Prosecute Fiendsh Cowards.
OF the Chamberlain case he says:
Kansas can have no valid claim TO
the respect of decent people anywhere
unless she publicly and officially dis
avows liberation of lawlessness and
such atrocities as the one committed
at Shady Bend. Any good Kansan
should be glad to contribute to aid in
the effective prosecution OF the fendisll
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
SkIBO GOLF STICKS FOR TAFT,
President Receives Handsome Gift
From Carnegie.

Taft has new set of golf sticks.
They are from Andrew Carnegie and
arrived here yesterday, straight from
S1ibo castle, with the brand of the
Scotsman who made them in Darnoch.
Mr.. Carnegie's home. still fresh and
golden on the wooden heads of the
driver and the brassie. j. G. Schmidt
lapp of Cincinnati. a friend of the
president. who just returned from
Europe and SlSibo, brought them over.
The president did not Know yesterday
when he will get chance to use the
sticks, but the driver already has been
nicknamed Peace The president
hopes that real Scotch clubs may i'm
prove his game. which has not been
UP to last years mark since he has
been playing at Myopia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
ENTIRE NElGHBoRHOOD
SEARCHES FOR WILSON
Kept School Teacher Prisoner in
Forest for Thirty Hours.

Snowflake, Man, Sept. 13.-Work
on farms and in the neighboring towns
has been suspended while the men are
searching for Henry Bill Wilson OF
Hanna, \, D., who is alleged to have
kept Miss Eleanor Gladys Brice, a
school teacher, prisoner for thirty
hours in the forest
Wilson was last seen at Pembina
Bridge last night, and IL Is feared he
has escaped over the International
boundary line The ploodhounds are
working well and the posses are still
in pursuit.
Premier Robin of Manitoba, uncle
of Miss Brice, arrived here today in
his automobile and has joined in the
man hunt The condition of Miss
Brice is improved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14

, money out of the state treasury To
Senator Dickerman, who had put in
resolution in favor of coat room at
taches who desired $50 each. MIR
Donc van said that as much care
should be exercised as in administer r
ing, an estate.
Reminded That It Was the Peoples
Money.
He told Mr.. Dickerman that the
money he was desirous of voting
away was not his to give in that way.
1t was the peoples money, the sena tor
said. Mr.. Dickerman said he had put
in the resolutions at request of the
men and knew nothing OF the ''spe-
eial services" they had performed
These attaches resolutions were later
Withdrawn upon statement that the
men in question had had their salaries
increased with the understanding that
they would not ask for gratuities
Roll Calls on Gratuity Resolutions.
Twice roll calls were called for on
gratuity resolutions and each time be-
lore the vote was taken members op-
posing them left the chamber in order
to block passage by disclosing a no
quorum. In each instance the matter
was tabled
All Blu. Disputed Matters Cleaned Up.
The senate disposed of most of the
mouse business sent to IT. and cleared
It's cdleHudT Oh alI DuL disputed mat
ters.
searchIight Bill Indefinitely Postponed
The bill to require mercantile es-
tablfsnments to post the schedule of
working hours for women and minors
as is the case in manufacturing places
was passed in concurrence. The
"searchlight' bin was finally indefi-
nitely postponed. A smile went around
when the resolution ror final adjourn
ment was indefinitely postponed The
date in this. however, was one of sew
eral weeks back. I The bill requiring
that contract labor in penal institu-
tions shall be let out at the most ad-
vantageous figure upon advertised bids
was passed:
Club License Bill Debate Today.
The club license bill which has
passed the house will be debated to-
tomorrow and the matter of redistrict-
ing the senatorial districts also out of
courtesy to the governor. who had
sent in special message on this
subject. The bill concerning dentistry
was recommitted and record was
broken on having a matter go to a
committee at this late date.
$1,000 Asked for New Bureau.
The resolution to appropriate 5000
for the proposed new bureau of
weights and measures was opposed by
Senator Donovan. who claimed it was
unusual to appropriate money in ad-
vance of enactment of the law AS
the bill had gone to the engrossing
clerk, Senator Platt said he supposed
it was a law, and was reminded by
Mr.. Donovan that the DILL has to be
signed before 1t becomes a law The
matter was tabled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
THE CONFIDENCE
MAN, STILL LOCKED UP
Detectives Securing tie country for
His Alleged Confederate.

Chicago. Sept 13-S. A. Potter,
alias George w. Post, who, with his
confederates. is alleged to have oper-
ated various swindling games which
netted him s1,500.O00 in the last few
years, was still held in custody. today
while federal officials were searching
for Edward Starlxloff, reputed to be
his chief partner. 1t is, probable Pot
ter will be arraigned in the United
States district court tomorrow.
Meantime the officials refuse to ac-
cept a cash bond of $4,000 for his
release. Detectives are working in the
hope that Starkloff will soon surren-
der. There is said to be an agree
ment between the men that if one is
captured the other wr-- give himself
up to make a joint defense. when
Potter was arrested in New York sew
eral years ago, Starkloff surrendered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
NEW LONDON MAN is
GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN
r. 6. Stedman Elected by Grand Lodge
of Coiored Masons.

Waterbury, Conn Sept. 13-The
3sth annual communication of the
grand lodge of Free and Accepted Or
der of Masons, a colored organization.
which has been in session since Tues
day morning, came to successful
close this afternoon with the election
of the following officers:
William A. Tribbett of New Haven.
reelected as grand master; deputy
grand master, P. NJ. Anderson, Hart
ford; grand senior warden. J. E.
Hatcher. Waterbury; grand junior
warden +. G. Stedman, New London
grand treasurer A. Num- Waterbury:
grand secretary, Rev. -AlonZo johnson.
Hartford: grand tyler r.. Riccardo,
Stamford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
Persistent Effort to Vote Away States Money
In Gratuities to Divers Persons
Opponents of Free and Easy Distribution Of Public
Funds Flock to Closk-room and Force an Adjourn
Notwithstanding of Senatorial Districts M y
Come Up Today-Fina1 Adjournment Next Week

Hartford, Sept. 1S.=Not a great deal
OF proposed legislation remains with
the senate and house but the adjourn
ment sine die looks at least a week off
IT may be Impossible FOR Governor
baldwin 10 go west to make addresses
on September 21 and %. as the ses-
sion will not have ended by the time
he should start on his journey
A Safeguard for Macdonald.
The house had no business before it
this afternoon except the highway
commissioners appropriation bill, to
which had been attached an amend
Inent to safeguard the commissioner
by providing that his removal shall
ne only after 2 hearing before a Judge
OF the superior court. and before this
could be called up. Representative
Tingier. the democratic leader, moved
TO adjourn =
s1,f5o Voted to William E. Kirby.
He gave way while William Z. Kir-
BY was given by resolution $500 for
services as the interpretations commit
tee clerk and $3.50 additional as clerk
of the committee on redistricting.
There was some opposition to paying
both sums. il being claimed that his
work before the latter committee was
not aTduous. hut both resolutions went
through.
Chamber Left Without Quorum.
Representatire fingers motion was
put hy Mr.. Nagee of Watertown, who
was in the chair. but it was declared
not carried. There was stampede
- mem oers in an effort to leave the
chamber without q quorum when the
vote was doubted. but the doorkeepers
could not guard the croakroom doors
snectusNy and 50 enough democrats
snd republicans got out to compel ad-
5Uurnment.
Republicans Are Divided.
out in the corridors members gath
cred discuS~fnc the situation and it
oi.irkls det elope6 that the republicans
cf the house were not n unit as to ac-
ton 10 be taken on the bill in it's
present shape. ana that the democrats
were determined to fiIibuster so far
ss house rules VIII permit.
Special Services Causes Revolt.
Speaker Scott and Representative
Banks went into the senate. staying
there q while. The senate itself was
the revolt Of some members against
tho Introduction Of more resolutions
70 pay various persons certain sums
for special services. Senators Platt
and Parker were among the first who
we're insiStent upon knowing what the
special services had embraced and
IS explanations were not always clear
other members took part in the de-
bate.
"shovelire Money Out Of Treasury
Earlier in the day nineteen employees
had been favored with resolutions
paving them $50 each. but when more
O. the same were read Senator Dom
ofan protested against +ishoveling
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
AVIATOR FOWLER TO
START ON SATURDAY..
Force of Mechanicians Are Rebuilding
Damaged Machine.

Alta, Cal, Sept 13-Aviator Robert
G. Fowler whose aeroplane was badly
wrecked yesterday, the second day OF
his transcontinental fight, expects to
resume his journey Saturday. Fowler
and a force of mechanicians are re-
building the damaged craft.
"A biplane complete with the excep-
ton of the engine has been shipped to
his camp here from Ogden, Utah, and
will arrive tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR
MINNEAPOLIS SOCIETY
The Gates Hopgood Wedding to Be a
Very Simple Affair.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 1S.-Min-
neapolis society, which had looked
forward to an elaborate wedding when
Miss Florence Hopgood became the
bride of Charles G. Gates, son of
the late multi millionaire, are doomed
to disappointment. Instead, the cere-
hony will be simple and will be sol-
emnized only in the presence of mem
bers of the Hopgood and Gates fami-
lies some time in October. Mr.. Gates
today expressed the desire that there
be no ostentation attending the mar
ri1oH.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
PLAISTED RETURNS
Leaves Conference for Maine to Get in
Touch With Situation.

Spring Lake. n. J.. Sept. 13.-Gov-
ernor. Frederick w. Plaisted of Maine
ended, abruptly tonight his stay at the
conference of governors here and left
at 912 o'clock for Augusta, Me-, to
get in close touch with the situation
there resulting from the recent cleo
ton to decide the fate of prohibition
in the states constitution. Just. be-
fore departing. Governor Plaisted said
he probably would call an early meet
ing of the board of canvassers to de-
termine definitely the vote.
81 feel that my place now is in
Maine,'' he said. 'T shall reach Au-l
gusta about noon tomorrow. I want
to get in touch with the situation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN
LIKELY TO BE ARRESTED,
Choroform Caused Death of Young
Woman Found in Lake.

Sandersvile. n. G.. Sept 1s.-That
the arrest of a prominent physician of
this city may follow an examination OF
the body of Miss Myrtle Hawkins was
reported here today. The girls body
was found in Lake Osceola last Sun
day, and later it was declared that
c1loroform had caused her death. The
body has been buried, but probably
will be exhumed for further exam
ination.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
TAFT RIDDEN eoDsREED
BY COMMERCIAL MEN.
New England Association Pledges lts
Support to President.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. 13.-"God-
speed and the support of business
New England were the messages of
cheer carried to President Taft today
by Herbert n. Davidson of Worcester,
Mass, president of tha New England
associa ton of commercial executives,
and so members of that association,
who motored to Parramatta to say
goodbye to the chief executive before
he starts west.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
WOODBURY. MAN ARRESTED
FOR CRUELTY TO A BOY,
Marks and Bruises Found on Lad at
Meriden Reform School.

Woodbury., Conn, Sept. 13-Sylvanus
Markham was arrested today at the
instigation of the state humane So
cIety and bound over by a justice OF
the peace under 5000 bonds Charged
with cruelty to Thomas Pierce, IA
years old, who worked for him. Not
long ago Markhams barn was burned,
and he accused the boy of setting it on
nre. the outcome of which was that
Pierce was sent to the state reform
school at Msriden, where marks and
bruises on his body led to an inyesti-
CATION and Markham's arrest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
New Cables to Bear Tatt,. w.;oht

st. Louis, Mo-. Sept. 13.-President
Taft's visit to this city ten days from
now VIII include among Other functions
luncheon at th9 City club. which has
quarters in downtown office building
To insure personal safety of the presi--
dent in ascending to the banquet room
new cables have been ordered for the
elevators.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
Iorrid Heat in Kansas

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 19-Aany
of the younger school children of this
city We're dismissed by their teachers
today before the regular closing time
on account of excessive heat tenn
perature of 95 degrees was registered
here and unusually high temperatures
prevailed all over the southwest At
Topeka the maximum temperature
.was IS degrees and at Wichita, Kan,
81 degrees
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
CHINESE ADMIRAL TO BE
GUEST OF PRESIDENT,
Left Washington Last Night to Visit
Taft at Beverly.

Washington. Sept. 13-F-ull of re-
gret because his sojourn in Washing
ton Of less than "a hours would not
permit visits to half the places he de-
sired to ses, the Chinese rear admir-
Ching Pin Kwang, left tonight for
Beverly, Mass. where tomorrow he will
be received by President Taft. The
members of his staff. his special aide,
Commander George +. Cooper. of the
United States navy, and Yung Kwai,
charge d'affaires of the Chinese lega-
ton, accompanied him.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
To Gust the
Woman Mayor
PETITION FOR HER REMOVAL
NOW IN CIRCULATION.
THE FIVE MEN INCLUDED
Citizens of HunneweII, Kansas, Want
Relief from Present Conditions
Fund to Punish Msereants.

Kansas City, Kas., Sept. 1s.-Ct.S w.
Trickett, appointed by Governor II. r.
Stubbs to straighten out the tangled
municipal affairs of Hunnewell, re-
ceived a letter today from Mrs Ella
Wilson, mayor of HunnewelI, statins
that a movement is on foot to remove
from Office both Mrs. Wilson and the
five men members of the city council.
Petition in Circulation.
Mrs. Wilson appealed for action by
Mr.. Trickett and stated that petit
ton was being circulated in HunneweIl
urging that council members and
mayor be ousted from Office to end the
fight there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14
This Years Cotton cro,.

Montgomery, Ala. Sept I3-Fsti-
mate of this years cotton crop. rec
ommended BY the committee on statis-
tics, and adopted by the southern cot
ton growers convention today, is ap-
proximately 12,500.000 bales. This es-
innate was reached on figures present
ed to the committee at a call of states.
in figures furnished by the National
Farmers union from it's recent con-
vention at Shawnee. Okla, and by re-
vised figures submitted here by Presi-
dent G. S. Barrett of the Farmers un-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-14

piled to Mr.. Davis from press returns,
are: For repeal 60,525, against repeal
60,370. The total vote of the nine
towns, by the early returns, was, for
repeal 1874, against repeal 275.
Press Returns Indicate Prohibition.
Between the Associated Press re-
turns as revised nearly completely by
postal card reports from towns and
city clerks and the figures of the Sec
retary of state there was a marked
discrepancy, the press returns indicAt-
ing at a late hour tonight a majority
of BAT against repeal.
The total vote as indicated by the
Associated Press returns was For re-
peal 6e.241. against repeal 6O,58s.