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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
THE RIVER DRAGGED FOR
 MISS MARGARET cONSIDINE.
Missing Woman Had Said She'd Be
 Better Of Dead.

Winste6, Conn, Dec. 17.-An day to day parties dragged the waters of Still river and searched the woods on Wet mcre and Wallings hills for trace of Miss Margaret Considine, who dfsap- peared from her home here Saturday is 45 years old, left her home she had slippers on her feet, was without a hat and wore a light wrap She was last seen by Mrs Orsan Heath, who says she saw hatless woman stand Ing on the bank of the river about 8 o'clock last night. Miss Considine re- gently returned from a sanitarfum and is alleged to have told friends that she would never recover her health and that she was better off dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Funeral Draws
 Morbid Crowd
OVER 5000 OUTSIDE HOUSE OF
 MOURNING.
SOME BROUGHT LUNCH
Women Faint in Crush to View Re-
 mains of Four Murdered Members of Morner FamiIy-suspeet Arrested.

Troy. N. r., Dec. I7-The last scene i1l the Blooming Grove tragedy took lace today when the bodies of Mrs. Mary Morner. her son Arthur and her two daughters, Blanche and Edith, who were murCered Tuesday noon, r. 'esurl- al " by an Italian farmland emT,.cyed by them, were laid at rest side by side In inc little cemetery at Defreestville- People Picnic About House of Mourn
 ing.
 Although the hour cs the funeral was 12 o'clock, it was scarcely day. light when people beg arriving at the farmhouse. By 10 o'clock every road leading to the scene of the mur- der was congested with pedestrians and with automobiles and other ve- h.cles of all kinds. By 11.30 over 5000 persons were congregated about the house or morbidly exploring the barn where the bodies were found Wednes- day night. Many of the crowd brought IL nches, and the scene took on the ap- Fearance of farmers picnic-1
 Crowd Permitted to View Remains.
 Shortly before 11.sO the undertaken appeared at tho front door of the cot t;tge, which had been kept se-'ureiy locked. and announced that all wko v>shed might view the remains. There was wild rush at once, but Sheriff CpftreI was there with several depu- ties end InpelIed the spectato tors Lo Ire up. pass by the caskets and out through 9he rear door, There was profus1on of Howe s sent by neighbors end friends for miles around
 Women Faint in Crush.
 For two hours the crowd filed through ihe rooms. and then the doors were ordered closed, but it required the combined efforts of the sheriff and his tVN elve men. assisted by a number of farmers, to keep back those who had rot viewed the remains end were de terrnined 10 do so In the crush women tainted and had to be carried out and great confusion followed.
 Four Hearses in Co-tege.
 The services began at 1.30 and were conducted by Rev. John Bulnes, pastor cf the Blooming Grove Reformed church, of which the four members of the Morner family .w were members. Four hearses bore the remains to the cemetery. followed by a crowd The seesices at the grave were simple.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Russian
 treaty situation cleared materially to-
 day and the administrators plans for the abrogation Of the treaty of 1882 with the St Petersburg government became more definitely known. Pres ldent Taft. it Is said, has indicated T Sulzer resolution instantly if it is forced through the senate tomorrow \ without modification. Nothing that can be construed as an offense to Rus sia will be permitted, if the president Special Messages to Senate.
 ] According 10 the programme an | nounced tonight. Mir. Taft will send two communications to the ca pito1 to- ' morrow, one a message addressed to tive session. and the other a letter df- rected to Chairman Cu1lom of the sen ate committee on foreign relations. In these communications, it is said, MT. {, Taft will outline his attitude plainly, and will call pointed attention to the
 fact that international relations are
 not lightly to be dealt with
 Will Ignore the House.
 Despite the advice of certain re- publican leaders in the house that the
 lower branch of congress De consid
 cred in the matter, President Taft is said tonight to be determined to ig
 nore the house entirely in his further
 dealing with the Russian situation
 Russia Pronapfy Notined-
 Senate leaders expect to hear to- rlorro~ that through American Ann fassador Guild at St Petersburg the Tresident has already notified Russia
 Of the impending abrogation Of the treaty This notice is believed to have been couched in the politest of diplo- r-1atfc language and to have stated that the American people have come to re- gard the treaty as obsolete in many provisions The expiration Of the treaty is fixed for January 1, 1913.
 Can Abrogzte Treaty Himself.
 The president IS said to have taken the ground that If he chooses he can ahrogate the treaty by executive de- cree without waiting fer, or taking into consideration any possible action either blythe house or the senate. He 1 is supported in this view by various 1 members of the senate committee on i foreign relations, and is said to base 1 his atrfs1de upon precedents laid down i b. his predecessors
 A Division of Opinion.
 There appeared to be a decided dif- ference of opinion today between the 1 house and senate leaders as to what 1 part -he house should play in the abro- l Ea1ion of the treaty. The house lead 1 CTS hold that the treaty is the supreme ! law Of the land, and that in abrogating l place. Q law is being repealed. Under | these circumstances they point out | | hat action by the house is essential l Senate leaders contend that treaty 1 making snd treaty-breaking are mat ] terS for the senate and the president. l
 7ussia's Rights in the Matter.
 Those protesting to know the presi- | dents purpose, said tonight that he l will call attention to the fact that the |
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Followers of SeIf-StIed Elijah Turn Out Fin Masse
 to Farewell Meeting of Their Leader
INvALIDs BORNE TO SERVICE ON STRETCHERS
Sandford, Who be Sentenced For Today, Predicts War, Famine and Pestence For This Country Says He Will Turn the Whole World Upside Down Wherever He Goes-"Second Coming Near at Hand"

| clerk of the United States district ! court at Portland tomorrow calls tho name of Rev. Frank w. 6andford, who is to be sentenced by Judge Clarence Hale on six counts of manHiaughtor. he will find the leader of tho Holy Ghost and Us society ready to take without protest whatever sentence may me meted out to him. Having arranged both his business and per- sonal affairs during the week of grace since he was found guilty of tho re~ responsibility for the death of six or his followers on the recent mis- sionary cruise of his yacht Caronot, Sandford declares himself prepared to accept his fate.
 Sorrow Over Parting With Family.
 Sixty years fin a federal prison or a fine of $60,000 or both is the maximum penalty that he may be called upon to pay. Sorrow at the expected parting from his wife and five children iH an that appears to have the power Go shake the leader from hiG calm Other than that the Rev. c. 10. Hol- land, the Moses" of the flock, will succeed to the active management of the affairs of the colony no public word has come forth.
 Prayed For Victory in Baseball.
 The life story of tho man who en- tered upon the work of eyangelizing the world single handed without mon ey or hope Of recomDense in one of the most remarkable of recent ycarn Sandford as a boy in his native town of Bowdoinham was not noticably diff ferent from other boys except pos sibly that he was slightly more rec ligiously inclined. As a student nt Bates college he secured place on the college baseball team and regular ly prayed for victory before each con test Sandford's work as catcher and batsnan attracted scouts from the big leagues who made overturoa Co him which was rejected.
 Was Free Baptist Minister.
 Some years after graduating sand Ford was DrdainHl as a Free Baptint clergyman and married AfisB Helen Kinney of Sing Sing, W. r., and who had been a missionary to Japan under the direction Of the Rev. A. B. 6timp- son of New York. According 10 Sandfords story, one night fn New York he had 6 revelation in which ho was directed to give up his church and live a life of faith. depending upon God for his support. When he TO- peated the vision to his wife she agreed that 1t was an order that could not be disobeyed.
 Began Work of World Evanssllzatlon.
 Returning to Maine he started his work of world eyangelization. The movement gained such strength that headquarters of the cult were eRtab- gished in this town at a cost of glOO.- 900 for the buildings The atudenta now number six hundred at the "Uni- versity of Truth" on the 'TIilltop" and sailing vessels have been chartered on which many of tho sect have mnda voyages of evangel4zation in the "seven seas"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
NO EASY SHEDDING FOR
 PENSION BILL IN SENATE.
Democratic Leaders Still contsnding
 For Economy Programme.

Washington, Dec. 17-A sharp di- vision of sentiment among senators regarding service pensions Legislation, protests against large congressional expenditures. the Russian treaty ques- tio. continued Investigations. and en- actInent of the urgent deficiency bill into law will keep congress busy this week. Both houses will adjourn next Thursday until January 8. Plans are going forward for what promises to prove congestion of legislation after the recess.
 The Sherwood so-cailed dollar a day pension bill which the house has pass ed. probably will not find an easy way in the senate. The house democrats questions. probably soon after the re- cess. The leaders contend that the economy programme must be retain ed and that some of the demands of committees and democratic members for appropriations must be refused but in such way as to avoid party dissension.
 The tarifr boards report is expected from the president this week. The ways and means committee probably will not recommend action on the wool or other schedules until after the re- cess but it will then proceed vigorous ly. The democvrats were not agreed last summer as to the raw wool tariff and many favored free raw wool This question, trust legislatfon and other things will be considered in caucus. The proposal to open the caucus to the public has caused great opposition by those democrats who believe party differences should be settled behind closed doors.
 All the witnesses who will be heard in the defense of Senator Lorimer ex- cept MT. Lorfmer himself. win appear before the senate investigating com mittee this week and the ( mmittee then will adjourn to meet Liter the Christmas recess Senator LorimoF will testify under oath for che first time.
 The steel trust investigation com mittee of the house and the senate commerce on interstate commerce which is Investigating trust problems will be session this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
ANOTHER SUSPECT.
North Adams Police Holding italiar
 for Identification

North Adams, Mass, Dec. 17.-His appearance indicating that he had walked a long distance. and his clothes soaked by the rain of the past few Gays. an Italian whose description tal- lies with that of Edward Donate, the farmland sought in connection wfrh -he murder of four members of the Morner family in Defreestville, V. ' i, lsst Tuesday. was arrested today asleep al the WiIliamstown railroad station Awaiting the arrival of police officers from Albany, the Italian is locked up a- the police station here on suspicion He appeared to be almost exhausted
 Upon being questioned by the police he man said that he had walked from Mechanicsville, N. r. At first he said that his name was Charles All, tut lnter said it WAS Antonio Cerato. AL tho ugh admitting he had been in Troy. N. Y. recently, he denied that he was in Albany During the questioning he Is said to have made several conflict ipg statements.
 Officers from Troy and Hudson, N. r., have been in this vicinity since yesterday in ea1e belief that Donate might have come this way.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
TOBACCO INVESTIGATIONS. Cooperative Studies With Connecticut
 Valley Growers.
Especial to The Bulletin )

Washington. Dec. T7.-Hon- B. T. Galloway, chief of the bureau of plant il dustry of the agriculture department in his report sent to the house yester- day, says that the tobacco investfga- tions in charge of Dr. w. w. Garner have been continued largely upon the same lines as in years past, although some adGitiona. problems of imror- tance have been taken up Expertm ents and demonstrations have been carried out in the more important tobacco dis trIcts of the states of AIassachuseIts, Connecticut, New York. Pennsylvania Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.
 Cooperative studies with growers in the Connecticut valley as to the value of the steam sterilization of seed beds in controlling calico or the mosaic dis eese have been continued, as have also the tests with different sources of in increasing the yield and rust in the broad leaf section. The special feature Of the investiga- tons in tobacco curing in this section this year is a study of the effect Of the different temperatures on the color and other qualities of the cured leaf
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

1 Durham, Me, Dec. 17.-For ten hours today the Rev. Prank w. Sandford, the leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society, who tomorrow is to appear in the United States district court at Portland for sentence on a charge of having been responsible for the deaths of six of his followers, stood in the pulpit al Shiloh preaching. praying and talking. or the six hundred-odd men, women and children who make up this strange religious colony, hardly one was absent from the services. some even being brought in from the hos- pital on stretchers.
 His Followers in Tears.
 The hilltop was white with snow and there was drizzling rain. Inside the temple where the followers were saying Farewell to this man who nine teen years ago set out to eyangelize the world, the atmosphere was equally as cheerless. Tears streamed down the faces of the faithful and several times the leader himself broke down and wept.
 Hell itself cannot hurt me-" Sand ford declared in referring to possible punishment God has done so much for me that nothing hurts" Many of the people stayed through the long ten- hour service without dinner or supper and not once did Sandford or his eld- CTS leave the platform.
 Book of Revelations the Text.
 Taking the entire book of Revell- tions for his text, the preacher called upon two of his elders to take turns at the reading As one or the other completed a passage, Sandford would launch forth into a sermon, then pause Whilo another verse or chapter was reGd. Frequently he would fall upon his knees and pray or call upon the audience to sing while two of the eld- CTS played on the golden harps
 Predictions of Dire Things.
 Tr af Ef rIr0 ford predicted war, famine, and pes- tilence. War war. war. from the Alt be in sight God will sweep the earth of inhdels by war. famine and pestiience." was one of his pfedic- lions.
 You will not have many years be- fore you will see the Son of God come, promise you" He said at an- other time, T shall have perfect peace when that day comes. have the keys to death and hell in my hands,"
 Will Turn World Upside Down. I've got North America by the hair of the head" the speaker exclaimed once and added, If go down. North man of God wherever ] go. and I'll turn this old world upside down no matter where I go."
 A solemn benediction invoked by the leader upon the kneeling congre- gation brought the meeting to close.
 TO BE SENTENCED TODAY. sandford Declares Himself Ready to
 Meet His Fate.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
JAMES K. HACkETT
 WEEDS LONDON GIRL.
Milwaukee Judge Officiates at Actors
 Second Marriage.

Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. 17.-James K. TIacke-t, the actor. was married fo Miss Beatrice M. Beckley or London. England, in Milwaukee late yesterday. according to announcement today. The ceremony was performed in the office of local attorney by Civil Judge john F. Donovan
 The Wisconsin law governing mar riages requires that license be issued Judge Donovan granted a special dis pensatioE in this case. The ceremony was witnessed by half a dozen mem bers of MT. Hacketts' theatrical com pany.
 Miss Beck1ey came to Milwaukee, from her home in London, England She is said to be about 24 years old. MT. and Mrs. Hackett left Milwaukee today for St. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
THE WOOL GROWERS
 AGAINST FREE MEAT.
Also Go on Record in Favor Of Tar
 if Commission.

Omaha, Neb, Dec. 1.-The wool growers convention at it's session last night came out strongly against free meat and in favor of the tariY com mission as the proper medium through which the difference in the cost of certained. The association also went on record as sunalterably opposed to a duty on wool on the grease basis. as provided by the Payne law, and en- dorsed the secured basis as the only proper method
 The association pledged $ss,000 for carrying on its campaign in Washing ton for more favorable laws.
 The officers of the association were all reelected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
CONNECTICUT coNoREssMEN
 INsuLTED BY CHANGERS
Resolution of New Haven Pomona Not
 Relished by ThSD-
Especial Co Tho Bulletin. }

Washington, Dec. 17.-Tha members of the Connecticut delegation have rs- cefved petition from the New Haven County Pu1nonA grange which some Of them consider contains an insult ord will refuse to either acknowledge or present 1t. It reads as followa
 Resolved. That in view of the ax cessive express rates and for tho bet ter service of the general public we are heartily in favor Of the government parcels post; and that this resolution be forwarded To our congreasfnan and senators urging them 10 do alI ln their provision aa shall lead to It's establiah- ment-
 If they do not do thia. we. tha mem borB of New Haven County Pomona grange numbering eos. do not wfoh tu see them reelected"
 The resolutions werernot n4Rmod. mol even by the officials. but Dore the acal of the organization
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
FIRE PATROL CRASHES
 INTO A TROLLEY GAR.
Driver and Horses Killed and Passen-
 gers Injured.

White Plains, N r., Dec. 17-A man was killed and ten other persons were injured today, two seriously, when a runaway fire patrol team boited down steep grade and dashed into the broad side of Mount Vernon trolley car. George Knapp, 21, driver of the team, was hurled against the car and instantly killed. His neck was broken. The wagon pole went through the side or the car and broke the leg of Gres- sens Hubbard, lawyer, and injured the spine of Frank Tartar
 Eight others, including three women. were cut by flying glass or bruised by being thrown from their seats The necks of both horses were broken. They had been running at top speed for three blocks and refused to respond to the desperate efforts of the driver to avoid the collision.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
REV. MIR. BREWER AND
 MRS. JORDAN RELEASED
Military Authorities at Fort Riley Re-
 gard It as Severe Setback

Junction City, Kan, Dec. 17.-With the release of Rev. c. M Brewer of Osustee, Okla. proceedings in the Fort Riley dynamiting case seem to have come to a sudden end. The military MT. Brewer and Mrs. Anna Jordan, ix severe setback.
 Private Michael Quirk, who confess ed to the dynamiting, and the other i've members of his company arrested are still being held at the post. The belief that Quirk's confession was made merely that his long solitary confne- ment might be terminated gains ground here.
 Friends Of Rev. MT. Brewer and Mrs Jordan do not believe the charges against him will be pressed, although it Is maintained that new warrants will be issued at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
HosTLER- BELIEVED
 TO HAVE PERiSHED.
Fire Destroys the KiIby House Barn
 at Ksnsinaton-

KensIngton, Conn. Dec 17.-It is Thought that Michael Whalen, a host ter. WAS burned to death today in a with the E-ilby house here and cremat- eI three horses and a COW. Those who arrived soon after the fire was discov- cred heard as voice in the barn, and it 1= thought that in trying to get the horses out WhaIen lost his own life rne loss will total sz.o00- The cause IL uOl known
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
GIRL BABIES TALLER.
 WITH MORE VITALITY.
Boston Woman Confirms Claim of pr.
 Boyd of London.

Boston, Dec 17-GirI babies are be- ing born taller and with much more vitality than used to be the case. ac- cording to an authority in this city. Hiss Charlotte ". Dunn. assistant su- ized by the storl to the extent of 3.OOO babies a year, says:
 We have noticed that girl babies are getting taller and that they are appearing in this world lately with mere real vitality than formerly. The hoy babies continue on the average both in weight and height"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
POLICEMAN DIES UNDER
 STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES
Falls Unconscious on Floor of Bridge
 port Chinese Restaurant.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 17.-Charles A. Sessler. a supernumerary policeman, of IA Lawrence street, New Haven, died at a local hospital early today fl om what is believed to have been narcotic poisoning. Sessler has been employed as day watchman at the new Hotel Taft in New Haven and was last seen in that city Saturday afternoon, when he took his parents through the building. He appeared in this city late last night, when he entered Chinese restaurant and asked for something to eat.
 Shortly after food was brought to him he fell unconscious on to the floor and died soon after being taken to a hospital. The police of this city and New Haven are trying to find out where the man was from the tima he vas last seen at the Hotel Taft and his appearance at the restaurant in this city. He was 30 years old An au- tcpsy will probably be performed to- morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
RESPECT TO BE SHOWN
 DEAD sAILoRs' BODIES
President Wants Maine Victims
 Transported With Dignity.

Washington. Dec 17.-President Tafi wishes the bodies of a number Of sail ors found in the wreck of the Maine
 which are soon to be brought north. shall be transported with all possible Secretary Meyer expresSinx the desire trat. if possible. the bodies be brought from Havana on one of the larger naval vessels, conveyed by another
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
cIosina in on General Reyes.

Laredo, Tex- Dec. 17.-Prfyate ad- vices received here last night say that General Geronimo Trevino. in conn mand of the federal army in Mexico, is General Bernardo Reyes Is declared to have established headquarters, pre- paratory to launching a rebellion against the government Of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
k STORMY WEEK
 BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Indications Are for Rain, Snow and
 Eisz1reeabIe Weather

Washington. Dec-s 17-There are strong Indications that the coming week VIII be marked by rain or snow eud generally unsettled and disagree able weather throughout the United States according to bulletin issued tonight by the weather bureau
 Temperatures generally. says the bulletin will undergo decided changes ere the precipitation. which will be in t41~a form of snow and rain in northern 61ztrtcts- win be above the normal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Maharaia of NepaI pead.

Delhi. Dec. liking George. who expedition, was notified before his de- parture of the death of the Mahara5a of Nepal, Shamsher Jang Bahadur. on December II. Before his death the MaharaJa expressed the wish that hfs illness would not interfere with the king -emperor's visit. Tho succession of his son has already been announced and the mourning ceremonies will be hastened- The king has decided to fulfil his engagement
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Arabs concentratino fin Azizia.

Paris, Dec. 17.-The Temps cores pondent with tho Turks telegraphs from Azixia under date of December Is that thousands of we'll armed Arabs have been concentrating there during the last two days. A body of noted Arab fighters srrfved at Aziazia on that date, after 4s days march.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

While at Work in the Franklin Pa per company's mill in Holyoke Satur- day, Emil Clouatre. aged 27. was struck by falling piece of machinery | and instantly killed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

Representative Lindbereh of Minne sola wants the house to investigate the Money trust.