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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
IMPRISONED THREE HOURS
 IN ELEVATOR CAGE
Sixteen Mon Finally Liberated by Po-
 lice and Bremen.

New York. Jan. 4.-Sixteen men were liberated from an elevator cage by the police tonight, after they had spent nearly three hours imprisoned between the twelfth and thirteenth floors of 9 business building. They were so fatigued when they got out that several were hardly able to walk. The car was jammed to it's full ca pacity, and for the whole time they were prisoners the occupants were un- able to change their positions or re- Iieve aching muscles. After an hour or so of tinllering the police were cali ed. and a squad of fireInen joined the rescue rarty. The top of the metal cage was ripped off with fire axes and the sixteen weary passengers hauled out, to tramp down thirteen flights to the street
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05

Hartford. Jan. 4.-From the highest eat in tho judiciary of Connecticut, 'elinquished d few short months ago because of having reached the age limit. Judge Simeon F.. Baldwin passed Go the highest elective state office in the gift of the people of his state. this Afternoon. when he became governor. The ceremonies followed the ancient landmarks and was alike in nearly every particular to the many inaugural ceremonies which have gone before for a hundred years. There was the usual brilliant escort of the military from the city tO the capitol grounds, the procession through the corridors uf the marble pile. and then the quiet, Iignified ceremony cf swearing in. at which the chief justice of the supreme court. Frederick B. Hall. Off1Cfated, Just as Judge Baldwin himself did two
 ears ago when the Eoveruor-elect of that day was given his oath.
 Chamber and Galleries Crowded.
 The attendance was probably larger than usual. although in the crowded chamber and galleries, and with hun .reds massed outside the doors and down the corridors, il was difficult to make comparison. There were few famiiiar figures in the assembIage for Judge Baldwin is a democrat. and it has been eighteen years since a cit lzen of that party has ascended the speakers rostrun Go take the govern urs oath. and because of this Occas- 'un of political significance. the ma JJrity of the guests and spectators aside from members Of the new gen rral assembly. were those of deLao- cratic affiliations.
 Message Delivered.
 Governor Baldwin delivered his message after being sworn i'm this tsking about an hour and half The retiring governor, Frank F. Weeks. and his military family. had left the capi- inl. and the reins of government had I1ruallv passed to the new execu- tive. The administrative officers elect ed In November, all of whom are re- nuhlicans. were sworn in. and the leg 'slative session of 1911 had begun.
 Receptions and Dinners.
 After the exercises in the house chamber, the governor and his party a reception was held and lunch served.
 Most of the state officers held re- captions in their own office 3.
 The late governor was entertained st dinner by his staff officers during tho afternoon.
 Inaugural Ball at Foot Guards Arnnory
 The weather for the occasion was clear and cold. Many thousands climbed the capitol grounds to see the new governor make his entrance through the north portal. with the First and Second companies of Foot Guards and the Governors Horse Guards, and the honorary escort of the New Haven Grays drawn up in lines of brilliant cOlorines at the entrance.
 Tonight the festivities which come as a second part to the formalities of the day were brought to a close with the inaugural ball at the Foot Guards armory which Governor Baldwin and his staff attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05

governor points out the merits in the bill reported to the last assembly by commission, and what problems are to he met by enactment of such law He adds that he thought it miaht be considered proper to proceed further in the course Of the session in the di- rcctiou of 2. Worl1insT,en's compensa- ton act. Public interest. he says. de- mands early attention to the passage of q law.
 Tlfe abolition Of the limit of 5000 for death damages is recommended. and he suggests that the sum be not less than s10000.
 Election of County Commissioners.
 The election of county commission. CTS by the people with minority rep resentation is advocated.
 General Recommendations
 Appointment of minor judges by the governor is advocated, in accord with the suggestion of Gov. Woodruff.
 Legislation giving the governor pow CT to remove for cause at his discre- rion any executive officer not chosen by the people or appointed by the courts is recommended, q vacancy so created to be filled by the original ap- pointive power
 A civil service reform commission 10 serve without pay. and a general law under which towns and munici-
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Banker Robin
 Lodged. in Tombs
HIS COUNSEL DECLARES ROBIN
 IS PENNILESS.
BAIL FIXED AT $40,OOO
Which Was Not misunderstanding on Petition to Have Him Declared Insane Was Set for Today.

New York, Jan. 4.-Joseph c. Robin banker, promoter and financial opera tor of large undertakings, was lodged in the Tombs today on an indictment charging him with stealing sS0,O00 from the Washington Savings bank, of which he was president. On his plea of not guilty bail was fixed at $40, ,000, Which was not furnished. Robins counsel, former District Attorney Jerome, told the court that his client was without dollar in the world.
 Client Without Dollar.
 Jerome made no effort to delay ar- raignment on the indictment and offer ed no defense, but strenuously resisted the raising of bail from s25,000 set at the time of the bankers arrest. This man is without a dollar,'' the attorney said. Not a penny of the money al legged to be stolen was applied to his personal benefit. He did not save any thing to get away on."
 Jerome declared that his client had attempted suicide without knowing what the indictment against him charged. "It was due to desperation brought on by physical pain" he said
 Hearing on the petition of Robin $ sister, Dr. Louise Robinovitch. to have him declared insane is set for tomor- row. The banker was subjected today to trying mental examination by alienists employed by the prosecution They made no report of their findings reServing it for the hearing.
 Several friends of the prisoner ap- peared after his commitment with of fers of bonds for his release. The dis trict attorney announced that he would take the full forty eight hours allowed by law to examine the security offered. In the meantime the man whose opera tionS are alleged to have caused the suspension of the Northern bank will remain in prison awaiting action in his sisters petition to have him ad- judged insane. Robins Property to Be Sold at Auo-
 ton.
 Port Jefferson, l.. l., Jan. 4.-Cattle, implements and machinery of Drift wood farm, owned by Joseph G. Robin. the indicted New York banker, will be sold at auction next Friday. ahcording to an advertisement published today by direction of Dr. Louise Robino- witch his sister. The farm is located at Batting Hollow, l.. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
NEW WORKS GOVERNOR
 RECOMMENDS ECONOMIES. Believes He Can Save the State sf
 Least 100000 Year.

Albany N. Y.. Jan. 4-At least s1.- 000.000 a year is the sum Governor DdH expects to save the state through the adoption of economies recommended fD the legislature today in his first annual message. Suggestions for retrench- ment by sbolishing some state boards and offices and consolidating others constituted the principal recommends ations. Tonight when the governor was asked how much he expected to reduce the state expenses he declared at first that if the legislature would carry out all his suggestions and tho state officers would conduct their de- partments with ideal economy it would be possible to wipe out the whole de- felt of s13000.000 shown by the stato finances of the last fiscal year Later. however. he intimated that such great results were really beyond hope and set his expectations at the more modest figure.
 The governors economy message drew the first debate ef the session when Senator Newcomb or New foTk asserted that the new governor would find himself powerless to bar the ave nue to plunder.
 Senator Robert F. Wagner. who had just been elected president pro fern-- came to the defense of those whom Newcomb assailed and on behalf of tho democratic majority pledged himself tr aid the governor in his plans for .@business administration"
 Senator Thomas r. Grady. who jumped into the debate when New comb extended his attack to the gov- ernors views on ballot reform. aroused fresh interest by declaring himself representative Of progressive democ- racy." Althoueh he did not develop this designation further. many who heard him believed he was defining the attitude he would assume toward the organization democrats who had diss7- pointed his aspirations to become ma- jority floor leader.
 Both houses elected permanent off,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
ALFRED M. HUDSON A SUICIDE.
One of the Directors of the J. Hood
 Wright Hospital.

New York. Jan. 4.-Alfred NJ Jud- son, one of the directors of the J. Hood Wright hospital, committed sui eide here tonight by shooting himself behind the right ear with a revolver. When MT. Judson entered the hospital tonight he saluted Superintendent Martins with a Happy New Year. and passed to an adjoining room. Shortly afterward a shot was heard When the superintendent reached his side he was unconscious. An hour later he died. MT Judson was a mem Der of the brokerage firm Of Judson & Judson, which failed about two weeks ago. He was 62 years old and had been a member of the board of trustees of the hospital for twenty years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
OHIO VOTE SELLING. 14o CONFESSIONS YESTERDAY. Among Those Arraigned Was a Printer
 Out of Work.

West Union, O., Jan. 4.-First voters and men whose ages run as high as 15 years, numbering in all 140, today confessed before Judge Blair that in the last election they sold their votes. Each was fined s, disfranchised for five years, and sentenced to the work house. The last part of the punish ment was suspended as usual.
 Among those arraigned were Col. William More, CT years old a printer for thirty five years. 4 year ago he was injured so that he could not work. An offer to buy his vote for BIO was accepted. A brother of the prosecutor. a young medical student in Cincinnati. was among those found guilty of hay ing sold votes.
 Indictments will be withheld in many cases, to give the accused opportunity to come into court voluntarily. If they do the court will be inclined to greater leniency.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Philadelphia Firemen's Relief Fund
 Passes SS5.ooo.

Philadelphia. Jan. 4.--The fund for the relief of families of the hrenen and policemen killed in the destructive fire less than two weeks ago today passed SS5,000. the amount originally fixed upon.
 Contributions received today bring the fund in the hands Of the trustees to SS6.2S6S4 A number of large the atrical and other benefits arranged for the fund have not yet taken place, and the total amount will greatly exceed the first estimate. Part of the exre-s will he used to provide for the bene- ficiaries until the funsf begins tO bear interest and the balance will probably merge with the regular fremeu's rem sion fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Will Rule Next Monday on Plea of
 Counsel for Indicted Packers.

Chicago Jan. 4.-Judge Carpenter in the United States district court to- day announced that he would rule next MonGay on the plea of counsel for the indicted meat packers, that the governments criminal action against them could not be maintained because of an equity suit pending be- fore Judge Grosscup.
 The equity suit was brought in 1903 and a decree was entered and affirmed in 1905. IL restrained the packers from committing certain acts, which their counsel now declare are charged against them in the existing indfct menfS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
First Person to Register Under the So-
 Called Lobbyist Law.

Albany. N. Y.. Jan. 4.-Rcv- Q. I@ Miller state superintendent of tho New York Civic league, WAS tns Srss person to register under thc so-Tr-ileft lobbyist law today. Gfc states that he proposes to appear in the interest ~f moral and civil refor7uS. The league, he declared tonight. will work for r1s passage of an effective direct nofnina- tious bill, a. measure to prohibit ths publishing ill newspapers or in any other manner of bets. odds or tips on races 8 uniform divorce law and tfn- portant amendments tO the excise law.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
NO COACHING WILL BE ALLOWED
 NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUED
Applicants for Positions in Foreign Service of United States to Be Put on Equal Plane.

Washington. Jan. An order to place all applicants for positions in the foreign service of the United States government through competi- tive examinations upon an equal plane, the president has issued an ex- ecutive order authorizing the dismiss sal of any officer or employe of the government who assists in preparing candidates for the examinations for the diplomatic and consular services.
 No officer or employe of the gov ernment, the order says, shall di- rectly or indirectly instruct or be con- cerned in any manner in the instruc- tion of any person or classes of per- sons with a view to their special preparations for the examinations of the boards of examiners for the diplo- matfc and consular services.
 The fact that any officer or em- ploye is found so engaged will be con- siderCd sufficient cause for his remov- al from the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
indictment Against Embezzier Dis
 missed.

San Francisco. Jan. 4.-On motion of the district attorney today. Judge Ca- banis dismissed the indictment under which Walter J. Bsrtnett formerly vice president and general counsel of the Western Pacific railroad and officer of the California Safe Deposit and Trust company. was convicted of em- bezzling s60,OOO worth Of securities of the estate of Ellen Cotton. which he held as trustee,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
RAILROAD SUPERINTENDE
 SHOT BY TELEGRAPH OPERATOR
Who Then Shot Himself, Dying in
 Few Minutes.

Corning. N. Y. Jan. 4.-Superintend- ent Daniel w Dinan of the Pennsyl- vanfa division of the New York Gen. tral railroad was shot in the throat and shoulder tonight by a telegraph oper ator named Nicholas Honness, who then shot himself in the head dying i'll a few minutes. It is not yet known whether Dinan's wounds are mortal.
 Honness, who was about 60 years old. was a former Erie ard New York Central operator He insisted that Dinan should re-employ him, but the latter refused and the shooting fol- lowed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
BIUEJACKETS COMMENDED
 FOR DEEDS OF HEROiSM.
s.cretarv of the Navy Mentions Michael ]. Malone and Thaddeus King.

Washington. Jan. "A swinging coal bag struck Chief BoatsWain's $ Mate Charles Baur while his snip. the Minnesota was coaling at GraVesend, England Dec l. The man was knock ed overheard and injured so as to be entirely helpless. Notwithstanding the low temperature, the cold water and the dangerously rapid current Michael I. Malone. New York biueJacket. leaned overheard and rescued Baur. For this he has received the com nendation of the secretary of the navy. Coxswain Thaddeus King, Bridge water. Mass. blueiacket on the Idaho, has also been commended for similar action when Musician Alfred w. ogden fell ove1-board from the Idaho at Green hithe. England, Dec. ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
ESCAPED MANIAC TOOK
 POSSESSION OF COUNTRY HOME, Used OoWner's Dishes and Furniture
 as Ammunition Against Officers.

Patchogue, l.. l., Jan. 4.-Georga Dusenberry, an escaped maniac, was taken back to the asylum at Central Islip tonight after appropriating the vacant country home of David Camp bell of New York at HolbroolS l.. L, to his own uses, and successfully de- lending is against all comersc for four days. Campbell went out to the house last Sunday and was greeted by Dus- enberry. "This is my house." declar- ed the man in possession. T shall de- fend it with my life
 Campbell apologized for his intru- sion and withdrew. He informed the constable and an attack began. That was on Sunday, and Dusenberry re- pulsed every assault, using CampbelPs dishes and furniture for ammunition, until Wednesday, when the house was carried by d rush of officers and vol unteers, and it's valiant defender re- moved, bound hand and foot.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Routine Business Followed by Ad-
 iournnent Until Next Tuesday.


 Hartford, Jan. 4-The starting of legislative machinery at the capitol today by organizing a republican gen eral assembly to enact laws under a iemocratic governor, followed the rou- tine of previous sessions. The morn ing sessions fin each branch carried out ths wishes of the republican eau cuses as to officers, as the democratic minority was not a. factor.
 The Selection Of Senate Committees.
 With President Woodruff of the senate was left the matter of exer- else of judgment in selection of the senate committees and the senate members of the joint committees the democratic minority of fourteen being given assurances that it would have fair Representation.
 House Speaker Chosen.
 Tn the house Frederick A. Scott of Plymouth was chosen spea ker. and through his knowledge of procedure cOnducted tho routine with smooth ness which had hardly been expected because of the exceptionally large number of new members without pre- vious experience in this branch.
 Many Noticeable Incidents.
 There were many incidents which received notice. When a committea was named in rho house to notify the rovernor-elect that the joint session vas in readiness to receive him. for mer Speaker F.. s. Banks of Fairfield declined to serve on the committee pleading indisposition. on this com mittee was also Senator Stiles Judson of Stratrord.
 Democrats to Have Fair Play.
 In the senate Mir. SpeIlscy endeavor- ed Co get bark K a resolution adopting -Ie islat rules of fine last session. with tns intent Of offering an amendment co give the democrata better repre- sentaticn. but this effort was defeated. after assura nee had been given that the democrats were to have fair play. Republican Senatorial Caucus Next
 Tuesday.
 Both branches adopted resolutions ordering the printing of the governors the republicans announced the sena- frriai caucus for next Tuesday at u. u. in the house cha nhcr.
 Both branches stand adjourned until noon Tuesday.
 Notice of Contests of Seats Given.
 Notice of a number of contests of seats wes given in the house. and be raised. One such notice came into the senate. that of Senator Louns- bury's seat in the 17th district. where Frank c. Bassett of Seymour is the contestant. he having been beaten by twelve votes. it was understood that Michael Connor of Enfield will not contest the seat of Senator Bailey Of The Seventh district. The Lounsbury- Bassett contest has gone to commit se consisting of Senators Afsrsden. Sark and Spsllacy
 Makeup of Committees Subject of
 intsrest.
 The maksup of the committees has now become a subject ot Interest. a4 it is known that in ilr "NccrsiVc scs- siou of fh,- republican caucus Eist nAkbS President Wovlfuf stated that
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Aviation Meet at paIles

Dallas, Tex, Jan 4.---At the op6nIn g Of five days aviation meet today, Rene Simon made four flights. Others who ascended were Garros Hamilton and Frisbie. In trying for 8. cross country flight E'risbie was forced to alieht crashed into fence and dam aged his machine. but escaped Un.lUGt,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
PERU AGREES TO ARslTRATE.
Ready to Submit Boundary Dispute
 With Ecuador to Hague Tribunal.

Lima, Peru, Jan. 4.-Peru has agreed to submit it's boundary dispute with Fcllador to the arbltra tion of The Hague tribunal This is in compliance with the suggestion contained in the joint note recently presented to the two republics by the mediating DOW CTS. the United States, Brazil and Ar c-orlt;1a
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
caotura of Mail Pouch Robber

today Of James Whalen proprietor of a saloon, federal officers assert they have laid hands on one Of the robbers who last September stole from an Alaskan steamer d mail pouch containing SIS 00o in gold bullion and an express package of bulIiop worth $aS,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
BOILER INSPECTORS
 ORDERS WERE VIOLATED
Partial Responsibility for Explosion
 at Ice Company Plant. l. |~

Pittsfeld. Mass, Jan 4-Alleged failure to comply with the orders of State Inspector F. L. Forbush was partly responsible for the boiler ex- plosion at the plant of the Moorewood Lake Ice company last week, result ing in IT dea ths, in the opinion of the inspector. MT. Forbush. at the in quest conducted by Judge Charles E Burke today, testified that Shand and Lesure, the proprietors of the ice company, had violated his orders He said that he had instructed them to install new two-inch safety valve and to set the pressure of the valve at 70. Instead, he testified, the new valve was 1-4 inch one and was set at so. He said that it was his belief that the excessive size of the safety valve was a factor in the ex- plosion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
SASKATCHEWAN BLIZZARD
Blows Down Buildings and Suspends
 All Street Traffic.

Regina, Sask. Jan. 4.-The blizzard which has been raging for two days is so severe that all street traffic is suspended.
 The women clerks in the capitol building remained in the building all night. it being considered unsafe to venture out.
 The wind blew down the Young WO- mans Christian association building in course of construction and many plate glass windows in stores were blown in.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Georgia Has Coldest Weather in 2
 Dozen Years

Columbus. Ga, Jan. "A tempera - ture of fl degrees was recorded here today. the coldest in twelve years. The river was so high that several cotton mills were compelled to shot down. There was a light snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Henry White and Mrs. White Sail Tor
 l7Gms.

Paris Jan 4-Hsnry Whre. rSrner- ly American ambassador to France and Mrs. White sailed from Cnerpourg today for New York on the Adriarfc. Mrs White has SD far recovered frorz her recent operation for appendicitis as to be able to start for home earlier than had been sxpectef
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
TWO MASKED MEN
Robbed Northern Pacific Mail Car si
 Kinq Street Station, Seattle

Seattle. Wash. Jan. l.-The mail cer on the Northern Pacific coast limited. which left Seattle tonight for St. Paul. was robbed by two masked men who boarded the train just az it pulled out of the King stret station Henry O. Clark. mail clerk Was shot and wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05

St. Petersburg. Jan. At is an nounced that General Tolmatcheff. the governor general of Odessa and mo- torious anti-Semetic, has been remov- ed from his post, and that NJ. Maxim off, prefect of Baku, will succeed him.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05

London. Jan. 1.-The Rt Hon. Sir Richard Penn Collins, Lord Collins, who was created a life peer in 1907, died today. He was born in 1S42 lie acted as arbitrator on the Venezuela. boundary question in 1897.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
En,bezzler of s4oo Commits Suicide.

Detroit. Jan 4.-G. :. Pierce, busi- ness agent of the Detroit branch of the Lake Seamens union, committed sui eide today in his room at a local hotel by shooting. He left a note explaining that he had loaned $400 of the unions funds which he could not recover and that he was afraid to face the men who had trusted him.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-05
Infart Crushed 70 Death by Man Fall
 ina Upon the Child.

Altoona, Pa. Ian. 4.-John Thurston slipped on an icy sidewalk today and in falling crashed against perambu lator containing an eight months old infant The conveyance was crushed under Thurston's 250 pounds bulk and the child was instantlv killed