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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Wrecked Off
 Cape Breton
MAIL STEAMER BRUCE STRIKER
 ON LEDGE AND FOUNDERS.
TWO PASSENGERS LOST
Had Done Heroic Work in Resesins others-Men and Women Had Feet Frozen While Standing on Deck.

Louisburg, c. B., March 24.-With only her tunnels showing above the water to mark her resting place. tho Newfoundland mail steamer Bruce, which week in and week out during the hardest winter known of recent years has plowed her way through fields of ice, carrying the mails be- tween Port Aux Basques, N. F., and Cape Breton ports, is tonight a. help less wreck off the island of Scatari.
 Struck on Ledge.
 She struck on ledge at Port Nova Point on the island, which lies twenty miles northeast of Louisburg, at five o'clock this morning
 The passengers were cared for dur ing the day at Nancy Cove, and to- night are being brought to this port by the steamer I.ouisburg.
 The Reid Newfoundland company, who owned the Bruce, has put the place.
 Two Fishermen Lost.
 Two Newfoundland fishermen, Thom- as Shea, aged 25, of Carbonneau, ana James Pike, aged 2S, of St. Lawrence. who were on their way to Vancouver, B. C., lost their lives, but the rest of the ships company, including 128 pas SengerS, and the crew, numbering 30, were saved
 Dead Men Were Heroes.
 The two fishermen were members of party of twenty New1oundlanderU, who assisted the crew in quieting the fears of the other passengers and get ting the women and children safely ashore It-was while they were en7 gagged in the rescue work that these two lost their lives. They fell into the water while assisting in transferring passengers from the steamer to the , boats.
 Three Hours to Land Passengers.
 The work of landing the passengers occupied nearly three hours and both rescued and reScuerS were almost eX- hausted when the last boatload reach ed the shore, drenched by the waveg. There was no accommodation on shore with the exception of a small fishing cabin, but tile men built a great fire around which the half-frozen men and women congregated, grateful for being spared to enjoy it's temporary com fort.
 Feet Frozen on the Deck.
 Some of the men and women, how ever, had suffered greatly from cold, and had their feet frozen while stand ing barefooted on the ice-covered deck Trey had been on the shore but about an hour wfn teams arrived from Main adoiu, which carried many into the town, where they were hospitably treated by the townspeople.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
participated in all its daring enter prises.
 Told of Thefts He Committed.

Told of Theffs He Committed.
 The witness enumerated thefts he committed with Luigi Arena, who sat in the big cage with the other prison CTS, glaring at Abbate1naggio and bit ing his lips as though he would. like to eat the informer Abbaternag9io re- counted how Giovanni Rapi, treasurer of the Camorra, was made receiver of their stolen goods.
 "lt is Filthy Asseciation.r
 When he reached the climax of his testimony, Abbatema ggio summarized the Camorra by saying: It is a filthy association
 Abbatemaggio said that the year af- ter he began his criminal career he was promoted to be a Camorrfst-a pro- motion which sometimes required years to attain. Then he added:
 Is Glad to 1e in prison.
 T was very proud then, just as proud as I am now ashamed. I am glad to be in prison, for I desire to exptate all the evil I have done"
 At the next sitting of the court on Tuesday, Abbatemaggfo will give the entire history of the Cuoccolo murder and is expected to verify his asser- tion as to the culpability of those ac- cused of the crime
 Bore Himsslf in Dianified ManAsr.
 Throughout his testimony today Ab- batemaggio bore himself In a dixnif1ed manner He was thoroughly abSorbed with his mission as infornner and as he re- entered his cage at the conc1u- sion of the sitting he bowed to the jury as though he were ascending throne
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
FOUR FIREMEN KILLED
 AT MILWAUKEE FIRE.
Went Down With the Roof of Middle
 ton Hat Factory.


 Milwaukee, March 24.-Four firemen were killed. a fifth was probably fa- tally hurt and a dozen others were in- jured today when the roof of the Mid dleton Manufacturing companyss hat factory on Broadway caved in drring a fire which burned out the five story structure.
 The dead: Capt. Jacob Hentz. Rich ard J. Burke, driver, Lieut.. John Hou- lahan. Fred l.. Eichorn, pipeman Louis E. Hammond, a driver, is said fractured skull.
 Ten minutes before the roof caved in Assistant Chief Young ordered the ffremen from the roof. Later they, wore ordered back and again ordered to vacate their perilous position. They Tailed to respond rapidly enough and went down with the falling roof. Z The property loss is $100,0Oe, cover ed by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
SENATOR ACQUITTED
 ON BRIBERY CHARGE
Accused of Offering $2,5oe for Vote
 for Lorfmer.

Springfield. TIL, March 24.-State Senator John Broderick was acquit- ted in the Sangamon county circuit court today. The jury was out twenty minutes. Broderick was charged with bribery in the election of United States Senator William Lorimer. Testimony was heard at the trial that he gave g, 300 to ex-State Senator D. w. Holzt- law of Iuka, in consideration of the Iu4za senator's vote for Lorimer.
 Holztlaw testified he was paid the money in Brodericks saloon in Chi cago
 While the senate subcommittee was Investigating the Lorimer election in Chicago last summer, Broderick refus- ed to answer some of the questions asked him, taking refuge behind his constitutional privilege to decline to incriminate himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
SOUTHERN RAILROAD
 STRIKE IS SETTLED.
Preference for Negro Firemen Was tho
 Bone of Contention.

Washington, March 24.-Representa- tives of the conductors, firemen and locomotive engineers on the Cincin- nati. New Orleans and Texas Pacific railway. who have been striking be- cause negro firemen are alleged to have been given preferred runs on the road, reached a tentative basis of settle ment with the railroad through the national mediation board today. The details of the arrangement were not disclosed,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Action Taken With View of Re-Establish-
 ing Peace in Mexico
NOT YET ACCEPTED BY PRESIDENT
Majority of the Members Were Unpopular With the Masses for Various Reasons-News of Resignation Excites Favorable Comment at Mexican Capitol Madero Routs Federals Near Chihuahua.

|, and most able men in the republic. There is an element which would not be pleased at his retention.
 Sierra is Popular.
 k Justo Sierra, minister of education, entered the cabinet many years ago, and to him is due largely the credit for building up Mexicos schools. Towards him objection has rarely been made, and praise for him far overbalances any condemnation of his work Three old vetsrans.
 \ The three men against whom the masses have cried "old age@ are Lean- dro Fernandez, Justine Fernandez and General Cosio. In years gone by these men have accomplished much in their respective offices. but it is an open secret that for the last three or four years their duties have been mate rially frightened by the employment of subordinates.
 Resisnations Generally Approved. The news that the cabinet had re- signed spread rapidly throughout the city. In all quarters it elicited favor able comment.
 Without exception, all these men have contributed valuable services to thoir country and to the president, but been growing steadily since long be- fore the beginning of the revolution. Corral is in Poor Health.
 Ramon Corral is not so old that his 2Ge can be used as an argument against his usefulness, but ill health during the last few months has served the same purpose, especially when it is taken into .considerat ton that the man has not been popular among a great proportion of the people from whose ranks the revolutionists are drawn. f Madsro Wins important Victory.
 Presidio, Tex, March 23-(Via Mar ia, Tex, March 24).-According to a messenger who reported to General Jose De La Cruz Sanchez, in command of the insurgel1ts besiegin6 the town of O5inHga, today insurrectos under the direct commsnd of Francisco l. Madero have won an important victory in the vicinity of the city of Chihuahua, rctir- ing the federal troops after 1s0 had been killed and forty taken prisoners.
 HuIlstsfFIy Into U. s. Territory.
 Tecate, Lower California, March 24.
 An attack on three sides of the fed sral position on Tecate Hill began to- night It appeared to correspondent that 150 rebels were firing at the ex- posed position of the federal troops on the hill. Bullets flew thick over a store on the American side, half mile from the federal position.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Frozen Stil
 In Open Doat
CAPTAIN AND SEAMAN OF ABAN-
 poNED BARGE succuMs TO COLD
HAS WIFE IN NEW LONDON
Captain paxis Reported to Leave a Widow-Tws othsr Sailors uncon- seieus from Cold When Picked Up.

.t q
 Nantucket, Mass, March 24.-Start- ling evidences of a sea tragedy were revealed at Great Point, Nantucket Is- land, today, when a dory from the barge Stonington, containing the dead bodies of Captain Nelson Davis Of the barge and that of a seaman, together with two unconscious sailors, one of whom was the captains son.. drifted station.
 Bodies Were Frozsn Stiff.
 Both of the bodies were frozen stiff. The survivors suffered so severely from colo and exposure that it is feared they too will die.
 The unconscious men were taken from the beach to the Great Point life saving station, where the keeper and crew made every effort to revive them, but with only partial success.
 Delay in Finding Physician.
 There was delay in finding medical
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
WOMAN TO HAVE
 CHARGE OF MiNrs
ln Absence of Two supsviors, Mics
 Kelly is in Full Control.

Washington March 24.-Eecretary Nacveagh today approved an order which win place a woman in direct charge of all the hints and assay of- fees in the United States, for short intervals at various times during the year. ',
 The woman is Miss Margaret V. Kel-, iy of tine mint bureau, one of the three highest paid women in the government service. George E. Roberts, director sf the mint, is obliged to be absent from the treasury much of Iis time, and R. E. Preston, the mint examiner, fs also away much. In such cases Miss mint. with full powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
HONG ISLAND FARMERS GIVING SHORT MEASURE.
(New York Official Seizes Large CoIIee.
 tion of Market Baskets.

New York, March 24.-Three wagon loads of market baskets were brought to the city hall today from the wall about market in Brooklyn, where Com missioner Walsh of the bureau of weights and mea sures swooped down on the daily gathering of Long Island farmers Fifteen hundred baskets were seized, and about three-quarters of them were found to be short from two to four utlartA
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
PoucHKEEPsiE TO HAVE
 A MUNICIPAL PAWNsHoP.
Mayor. to opsn It Up to Provide Loans
 fer the Unfortunate.

Poughkeepsie. N. r., March 24- Poughkeepsie is soon to have an .tofi- cial uncle: In other words, Mayor John K. Sague is planning to open a municipal pawnshop'' for 'the conven- iience of the city's unfortunates in time of stress"
 The mayor says: T am of the opin- ion that this would be one of the best methods to provide for our unfortu- nate residents when they are enbar rassed for small loans.v
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
CAPTAIN DEAD AND
 FOOD SUPPLY LOW
American sarissnains Fernd in Dis
 tress Outside ef HoneluIu.

Honolulu. March 2A.--With her cap tain dead and mourned by his widow in the cabin. scanty supply of food on board, and without a correct reck- oning of her position. the American barlSentine James Johnson was sighted flying signals of distress one hundred miles off this port by the steamer Per sia, which arrived today from Hong Kong.
 boat from the Persia was sent to board the almost helpless vessel, the officers of which reported that Capt Carl Jensen died of heart failure on January 13, that the ahips bearings had been lost and that the stock of provisions was almost exhausted.
 The James Johnson has on board a cargo of coal from Newcastle, N. s. w.. consigned to San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

All Denominatlons have been asked by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America to observe Sun day, April 3, as arbitration Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

Mexico City. March i24.-The Diaz cabinet resigned in a body at a special meeting of that body today. The pres fdent deferred action upon the resig- nations.
 Action in Intsrsst of Peace.
 The reason given for the action in an ofiicia1 announcement is the belief lishment of peace and facilitate the re- forms which are in contemplation.
 Enrique C. Creel, minister of foreign relations. presented the resignations in behalf of all of the ministers.
 Prssidsut DsIays Action.
 General Diaz thanked the retiring members for their efficient and patri- otic cooperation in the past and an- noupced that he would postpone his acceptance or rejection until later.
 All Are Over e6 Ysars of Age.
 Not one of the men who until today formed President Diaz's cabinet is less than 65 years of age, and a number are much older. With the exception of Enrique Creel, minister of foreign affairs. el1 have been members of the prssidsnf's omcial family for many years.
 This fact alone has been one of the grievances of the revoiutionists.. who have insisted that the chief executive should surround himself with repre- ssntafives of the younger generation, men more closely in touch with the affairs of the people.
 The Membsrs Who Resigned.
 Following are those whose resigna- tsone were received:
 Enrique c. Creel, minister of foreign affairs-
 Ramon Corral. minister of the in- terior.
 Joss Yves Lsmantour. minister of Olesario Molina. minister of fo- Justo Sierra. minister of educa- ton
 Manuel Gonzales Cosio. minister of Leandero Fernandez, minister of public works and communications.
 Justine Fernandez, minister of 5us- tice. Us,
 Unpopular Because of Wealth. Enrique c. Creel owes his unpopu- l&rity among the masses to the fact that he is rich man and has incurred the hostility Of many in his own state, Chihuahua.
 Limantour May Rsmain. Jose Yves Limankour, who, it is re- ported, viii be the only cabinet mem Der to remain, is an old man, but he is regarded as one of the shrewdest
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
vANpALs DO DAMAGE
 IN FOREST RESERVE
Blew Up the Fortified Trunks of Red
 wood Trees, Valuable as Souvenirs.

Los Angles, Cal, March 24.-Under orders from Washington, c. w. Helm, chief of the field division of the Unit ed States land office, tomorrow will leave for the petrfned national reserve in northern Arizona to investigate re- ports that vandals with dy nanite have been destroying solne of the finest specimens.
 Using the explosive to break up the petrified trunks of the redwood trees, which once grew Tn Arizona, the mis- creants have done great da-.age it is said. Several large shipments of The petrif1ed wood are said to have been made to eastern poIn.s, whera they are valuable as souvenirs.
 The reserve contains 60,776 acres.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
TOM JOHNSON HAS
 TURN FOR THE WoRsE
His csnditien Now More serieus Than
 lt Has Yet Been.

] Cleveland, March 24.-Ex- Mayor Tom Johnson. who suffered a relapse in his. illness. week ago.. was much weaker today Visitors who. left the sick room said the patient was cheer full, and in good spirits, but his con- tlition was more serious than it has been all the week.
 The family Of Mir. Johnson and his close friends are much eoncerned over the turn for the worse.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
ALABAMA TOWN ALMOST
 WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Burning of Forty-twe Buildings En-
 tails Less Of Half . Million.

Yayette. Ala, March 24.-A gas Rtove in 2 drug store kindIed a fire to- Lay which destroyed 42 buildings, in Eluding every business structure, the k0Yette court houge. the Fayette Coun- oy bank and the Turner hotel
 Tho loss is $500, ,090, with small in- Durance. Fayette Is without fire fight bAg apparatus, and the fire burned all most unchecked until it reached va Rant property.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
MOUNT VERNON BANK
 SUSPENDS BUSINESS
Cashier Declares the Institution Ia
 Entirely Solvent.

New York, March 24-The Mount Vernon National bank at Mount Yer non, N. Y., suspended business today by decision of it's. board of directors. The institution has capital stock of $20O,000 and deposits of more than $50O,0o0. Its president, Herbert T. Jennings, was vice president of the First National bank of Oneonta, which suspended business similarly yester- day.
 The Mount Vernon National bank. is entirely solvent and able to pay de- positors dollar for dollar, according to declaration by Samuel w. Raymond, cashier and director. The institution was closed as precautionary measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
A MOCK DUEL
1t Was the Old Story of Didn't Know
 1t Was Loaded"

New York, March 24.-While fighting mock duel this evening, Backlcy McGil1. fourteen years old, shot and killed his playmate, Arthur Hostage, of the same age, in the McGill home in Brooklyn. The Hostage boy was armed with shotgun and young Me Gil1 had a revolver, and both boys thought that neither weapon was load- ed
 They pretended to shoot at each oth- CT and a cartridge ill McGills pistol was discharged, the bullet piercing his young friends heart. Hysterical with grief, the McGill boy was taken in charge as prisoner by the Chi1dren's society. to be arraigned in court to- morrow
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
FIVE DAYS A WEEK z .s
 FOR 60 wool soRTERs.
Aotisn at Providence in Anticipation
 -cf Tariff RevIsien.

Providence. R. T., March. 24.-Becaaise of, possible action by congress upon schedule K of the Payne-Aldrich tar jff law, it was announced by officials of the Greystone woolen mills today the wool scrters at that plant will not work on Saturday. Tho reduction in time will affect about sixty of the 1,50o op- oratives.
 The mill onlcials also announced that should the tariff be revised unfavorably the mills and probably many others will run on short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
LEGISLATOR PRIckED
 BY A LONG HATPIN
Now Threatens to Introduce Bill to
 Limit Their Length.

Providence. R. l., March 24.-The crusade against long hatpins gained a strong supporter today in Represen- tative John B. Leclerc of Woonsocket, who. after being wounded by one of announced that he would introduce a bill in the legislature limiting the length of this feminine accessory.
 While riding to the state house to- day, Representative Leclerc was stab bed in the nOses by long hatpin pro- truding from the new spring headgear of woman passenger. The steel prong sank deep into the legislator s nose and blood flowed freely.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
DOCTOR KILLED MAN
 TO GET INSURANCE
And Arranged With Woman ts Pose
 as His Widow.

San Francisco, March 24. Dr. l.. c. Chisholm, physician of this city, was arrested here today In connection with the death of John D. Powell, an aged man, whose body was found in a, tent near Fort Ross, Sonoma county, sev- eral weeks ago. Piwell had been shot. The arrest was the result of an inves- tigation by Sheriff Smbith of Sonoma county.
 A card found near the tent contain ed the name and address of San Francisco woman. whose identity is being withheld by the police. Sherfn Smith interviewed this woman and says she told him Chisholm had de- clared that if she would pose as . widow he would produce a corpse and collect a large sum of life insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
COMMISSION OPPOSES THE
 RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
Senate eeIisvss 1t Should Be Amend. :. ed Before Being Ratified.

Des Mofnes. Iowa, March 24Sena
 tor A B. Cumrnins in an address to- might to members of the Grant club,
 assailed the Canadian reciprocity agreement, for which President Taft shas called an extra session of con-
 9ress to consider. He tneisted that the agreement sehould be amended in important par
 Hca3ars before it be ratifed by this
 country.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
oRRiNc VACATION FOR
 -ooo RAILROAD EMPLOYEE.
Work Suspended for Balance Of Month
 at M- K. q '. Shops.

sedalia. Mo, March 2l.-Because, it e sa51. the months appropriation for ehc Missouri. Kansas and Texas rail- eond shops here had been cut by the eepfsemenf' work was suspended to- 51ttis add that operation will be re- pumed on April l., Six hundred en- booyes, are affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
ARRESTED FOR MURDER
 AT WIPES FUNERAL.
Husband Suspected of Administering
 Strychnine to. Dead Woman.

Fredcricka, Okla, March 24.-As the first clods of earth fell on the coffin of Mrs Pena V Gregory in the burial ground at Navajo near here, an omi- cer. arrested Mac Gregory, her hus- band, on a charge of murder. The cof- fin was taken from the grave and the
 Mrs. Gregory died on Sunday, sup posedly of heart disease. Physicians who attended her are said to have dis covered evidences of strychnine poi soning just before the burial
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
WILL BE NO cuEL
ChalI4nsed Editor Says Thsres-ls. No
 Cause for shsddins Blood.

New Orleans. March q. .-The. editors of the French papers, The Bee and The Wasp, are not to engage in merta1 combat, according. to public stAte- ment made by M De Baroncelli, edf- tor of The Wasp.
 After consulting with friends and seeing no Justification for blood, The Wasp declines the conflict as being without just cause,'' declared Editor De Baroncelli. In consequence, Edf- tor Capdeville of The Bee now says the proposed duel is of.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
DR. J. ToRRlNoToN BLACK. ,.
New London to Go to Army .Manoeu- vres in Texas.

Hartford, March 24
 Adjutant General George M. Cole Friday night announced the names of the officers of the state militia who will take part in the regular army nlanoeuvres at San Antonio, Tex. The officers, who will report to the com- manding general of the manoeuvre camp on or before April 9th. are Col James Geddes, Capt. Henry B. Carter and Capt. George D. Hall of the Sec- ond infantry, Capt. Richard w Dela-9 mater of the First infantry and First ical corps
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Exposes Grimes
 Of caIIIg isls'
OF MuRnEaoUs GANG
 TURNS STATES EVIDENCE.
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY
Declared That Tt is . Filthy A.seeie- tien," and He is olad. b ne in Jail
 to Expiats Evil That tss tsss Bone.

 viterbp, Italy, March A24.-The most sensational session of the trial of the Camorrists who are charged with the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife occurred today when Gennaro Ab- batemaggio. the ex member of the murderous gang. who turned states evidence against his former brothers in crime, took the stand. The court room was crowded.
 Testified With Drasna<ic Force.
 Abbatemag as he WAS anterrogat- ed stood outside his cage. erect and with his chest thrust forward, as though challenging the world He spoke loudly throughout and endeavor- ed to give strength to his arguments by dramatic gestures. He described the organization of the Camorro, it's degrees. plans and modes. of work He said he knew everything concerning the organization because he was it's most active member until 1907 and