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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Count" D'AuIby De Gatigny a High
 Fiyinu SWindler

prosecutor in summing up his argu- ment today at the trial of Count DAulby De Gatigny, who is charged bv the Duchess of Choiseul Pra sin formerly Mrs. Charles Hamilton Paine of Boston, with swindling her out of $20O. 900. through the sale of cpurious pictures. admitted that the charge in connection with the picture "Antiope," which the Paines bought for s15,00O, had not been proved, but insisted that the accusations in connection with the Corots and the Mignard had been well established. He asked for the convic- tion of DAulby De Gatisny, whom he considered high flying swindler and adventurer who lived luxuriously by throwing powder into the eyes of his victims"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
"WELL, I'M DOC COOK"
 WAITER TOLD MIR. PEA3Y
Commander Bought Cup of Coffee, Then Found He Hadn't Cent in His Pockets.

Washington. Jan. 2.-Whi!e complet- ing his navy test ride on the speedway last week, Commander Robers E. Peary made a reconnaissance into neighboring restaurant to buy cup of coffee. He succeeded in his quest. Then he discovered he had no money with which to pay for the coffee ifis pockets were empty.
 Peary confronted the waiter with a guilty smile and said:
 You've caught me Withou; q cent in my trousers, my man, but I'm Con- msnder Pear,
 The deuce you are replied the waiter. Well, I'm Doc Cook, you know; and say, MT. Comma nder Peary, it would be a good thing for you to come across with the cash.'
 The discoVerer of the North Pole assumed his sternest manner but was distinctly worsted in the argument Then a happy thought struck him.
 Since you're so confoundedly obsti- nate about it. I'll have to give you this oVercoat as a guarantee. It's too warm in this weather for overcoats, anyway"
 The deal went through and the overcoat was held until late in the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03

tiOns the government intends to make a strong fight here. The garrison has been increased in the last few days by the arrival of 800 government troops and small battery of ma chine guns. but there is grave doubt as to the loyalty of the soldiers. It is believed tnat the mere presence here of Manual Bonilla or Gen. Lee Christmas will result in a general turnover" and cause an alliance of government troops with the revolu- tionists.
 Cruiser Tacoma to Land Marines.
 Captain Davis of the United States cruiser Tacoma, which lies far out in the harbor, has stated that immediate ly upon the outbreak of hostilities he will land a sufficient number of blue jackets to protect the lives of Amer' cans. All Americans and foreigners, however. have been advised to keep within the territory bounded by the United Fruit company and the old lot tery house grounds.
 Strict Censorship Maintained.
 A strict censorship IS maintained here and it is almost impossible to send a cablegram to any place. Ali kinds of rumors as to the activity Of revolutionists in other parts of the country are afloat, but the govern ment will not permit any information concerning their opera lions to come over the telegraph lines.
 ProcIains Himself Constitutional Pres
 ident.
 New Orleans, Jan. 2.-Re- entering the country over which formerly he ruled, and from which he was prac- tically banshed after being deposed, three years ago, Manuel Bnniila. today proclaimed himself constitutional president of the Republic of Hondu- ras."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
VERDICT OF coRoNER'S JURY
 ON DEATH OF OSCAR CHITWOOD
Who, While a Prisoner. Was Shot by
 Arkansas Mob.

Hot Springs. Ark, Jan. 2.-That Os- car Chitwood, who was shot to death within the county jail enclosure here last Monday. ''C le to his death at the hands of John Rutherford Ben Mur- ray and others unknown is charged in the verdict of a coroner's jury returned tonight. Chitwood was under indict- ment for the killing of former Sheriff Jacob Houpt and was being removed from the county prison in the custody of Rutherford on a change of venue when he was killed. Rutherford and Murray are deputies to the present sheriff. 9 brother of the man Chitwood was charged with killing.
 At the time of the lynching Ruther- ford explained he was OVerpowered by a mob as he stepped from the jail door with his prisoner and that the latter was shot to death while he was com pelled to remain passive under cover of a revolver. Murray and Rutherford were arrested following the hearing of the evidence of prisoners in the jail who were within a short distance of the scene of the lynching.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
CHARGES MADE AGAINST
 ROOSEVELT AND PINCHOT
Of Blocking the Development of Alaska
 Letter to President Taft.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Former Presi- dent Roosevelt and former Forester Clifford Pinchot are charged with blocking the development of Alaska in a. letter sent to President Taft today by Falcon Joslin, an Alaskan capital ist, to combat the arguments presented by MT. Pinchot in his brief asking for the cancellation of the so-called Gun ningham coal claims
 MT. Joslin is president of the Panama Valley Railroad company and says he files his letter not in the interest of the Cunningham claimants or any other syndicate but as an expression of the people of Alaska regarding the grant ing of titles to coal lands He de- clares that MT. Pinchots sole object in filing his brief was to embarrass and do injury to Secretary of the In- terior Ballinger He says the brief is full of misstatements. "so much so. in fact, that MT. Pinchot must be aware of their untruthfulness." He denies that the Cunningham claims are fraud ulent.
 MT. Joslin declares that MT Roose- welt, when president, approved the act of 1904 relating to Alaskan coal lands. Two years later" he says MT Pinchot concluded it was not a good law. He did not apply to congress to amend or repeal it, but went directly to the imperial occupant of the White House. and Mir. Roosevelt on Nov. F, 1906, issued an order suspending it. He not only suspended it as to future application but suspended the rights of those already initiated under it. was there ever more despotic use of executive power in this nation?
 Though four years have passed. the coal laws of 1904 still stands suspended. It is not the oppression of any great and grasping monopoly that has. as Mir Pinchot claims, arrested the devel- opment of Alaska, but the abuse of power at Washington instigated by MT Pinchot that has throttled our devel- opment in spite of the honorable and praiseworthy efforts of such capitalists as the Guggenheim and Morgan syndi- cate, the Cunningham claimants and the other 30.0O0 American citizens who are deeply affected"
 MT. Joslin urges the president to is- sue an order throwing open these coal lands for sale under the laws in order that they may be opened and worked for the benefit of the territory,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Long Expected Revolt Against the Govern
 ment of Honduras Has Broken Out
REBEL GUNBOAT HORNET SIGHTED
Off Puerto Cortez Where Decisive Battle is Expected in the Streets-5OO Revolutionists Including Many Americans Armed with Modern Rifles, Marching Toward the City-Government Intends to Make Strong Stand at Puerto Cortez

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, Dec. 2S.- CVia New Orleans, Jan. 2)-The long expected revolt of the adherents of Manuel Bonilla against the Davila government in Honduras has broken out. and a decisive battle is expected 10 be waged In the streets of this city within the next few days. The cor respondent of the Associated Press is reliably informed that the revolution ary RunbOat Hornet was sighted off this port late last night That prep arations are being made for an at tack upon Puerto Cortez by land and sea is believed certain.
 Many Americans in Rebel Army.
 Accurate information says there are bout 800 Bonilla soldiers, well armed, un the Montague bar in the disputed territory between Ho1duras and Gua- tcmala.
 Further south. along the Guatema- Ian border. it is reported that about 500 revolutionists. including many Am orleans. armed with modern rifles two fieldpieces and a plentiful supply of ammunition are preparing for march through Santa Barbara to Tegucigal- pa.
 Another body Of revolutionists is reported in the vicinity of Las Que hraEaS. where a small engagement is said to have taken place yesterday. These soldiers. it is believed. are to be used in the attack upon Puerto t'ortcz. as there Is a good wagon road from Las Quebragas to ChOloma, a railroad station south of this place and near San Pedro Scula. Tn a two days march a juncture could be af- fected near here with the BOnila troops on Mantsgua bar.
 Great Suspense in the City.
 There is a marked feeIfpo of srs- rense in this city. From all indica-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
AVlAToR'S WORST DANGER
 IS R-CONFIDENCE.
English Actor Withdraws All His Flying Entries for the Coming Year.

London. Jan. 2.-Robert Lorraine, the actor, who has also been doing some- thing in the way of aviation during the past year, has withdrawn all his entries in the flying contests for the coming year. Lorraine last September tried to cross the English channel from Holyhead. He had almost reach ed the Irish coast when his aeroplane fell into the sea and he swam ashore
 In an interview on the frequent fa- talities attending aviation, Lorraine said that the distressing feature was that most of the accidents were due to some form of carelessness on the part of the aviator. He considered the worst danger over confidence and that eternal vigilance is the pilots price of safety"
 Above all, he added, the aviators must resist the tendency to allow the control of the machine to become au- tomatic. He explained that his own withdrawal had no direct connection with the death roll, but was due to private reasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
The First Democratic Governor New York
 Has Had in Eighteen Years
GOVERNORS FORMULATED POLICY
Its Keynote Was "Business' and "Economy"-"We have been Living Beyond Our Means, Recklessly Extrava- gant Said Mr. Dix in His Inaugural Address Assumes Office Without the Fetter of Promise.

quished the office of chief magistrats to Governor Dix the first democratic governor to assume the office in eighteen years.
 The governor then deliyered his fH- augural address after the oath of or flee had been publicly administered by E1ward Lazansky the new secretary Of state. Governor Dix was sworn in privately at his home on Saturday by Secretary of State Samuel $. Koeniz.
 Spectacular Parade.
 The preceding parade was imposing and the inaugural ceremonies in tho assembly chamber were impressive. Special trains brought hundreds of people. the majority of whom had to rest content with viewing the military ana civic parade. which was the spec tacuiar feature of the days events.
 His First Official Uttsranee.
 Governor Dix's first official utter ance, sounding the keynote of his for mulated policy. was heard by an audi ence comprising all the higher state officials-eXecutive, legislative and ju- dicial-and as many others as could crowd into the assembly chamber. where the function occurred.
 That keynote was "business" and economy"
 ''We have been living beyond our means" said Mir. Dix. We have been IetiAleSSlA 6RlIdf dEdlt anu III OfpET AV soften the effects of that extravaRsncs have resorted to expedients that would not be tolerated in a well rezuIs ted private business
 Bound by No Promises.
 Applause greeted the new governor when he said. weighing every syllable with almost painful dslibera ton: T assume the responsibilities of this great office without the letter of a sin gle promise except my oath tO obey the constitution of the state and the nation and to serve and protect the rights of all the people of the atatev
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
CHEWING GUM AND CANDY
 MAY HAVE BEEN POISONED.
Mysterious Deaths of a Young Man
 and His Bride to Be.

Cumberland, Md, Jan 2.--The fact that he had in his pocket at the time of his death a railroad book IS consid- cred by States Attorney David A. Robo good reason to believe that Charles F. Twigg of Keyser, W. Va, did not com- init suicide. Relatives and friends oc Miss Grace Eiosser are equally posi- tive that she was not A victim Of self murder.
 The authorities are. up to this nTne. positive that the dead bodies of ebcss two, who were to have been married last night, were seated on a sofa in the parlor of the Elosser home by fh9 girls mother on Saturday afternoon: that they died from the effects of cy-a- hide of potassium.
 They are to examine the remainder of 8 box of candy from which all tho members Of the Elosser family are said to have eaten. They will also test some cheWins; gum found in the house Twigg had a piece of chewing gum in his mouth when found. No receptacle in which the fatal acid could have been brought into the Elosser home has been found.
 This, shorn of a multiplicity of ru- mors. is the situation to date Little or nothing is expected in the way of developments until after the funerals of the victims tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
ENGLISH AVIATOR RADLEY
 NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH
In the Dangerous Air Currents at Los
 Angeles Meet.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 2.-James Radley, the English aviator, began the last day of the Los Angeles aviation meet with a narrow escape from death. Although the day was calm and there was no wind about the starting point, drifting gusts caught the Englishmans Bleriot rnonoplane and for a second or two it danced and wabbled in a manner that startled the spectators.
 Radley was unprepared for the gust. but regained control of the machine and immediately landed. few min utes later he accepted an offer from a purchaser to buy his machine. He said he would fly at the San Francis co meet, but after that he might abandon the sport.
 Glenn Curtiss ascended in one of his racers shortly after Radley, encoun- tered the same dangerous air currents and was forced down.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
MISSING HUSBAND
 FOUND DEAD IN HOSPITAL
General Alarm Had Been Sent Out for
 John Smith Rice.

New York, Jan. 2.-John Smith Rice of' New York and Saranac Lake. whose wife asked the police yesterday to send out general alarm for him, was found tonight in a Jersey hospital. dead.
 Thirteen years ago Rice disappeared with 5000 cash in his pockets. and was not heard of for four months His wife applied for letters of administra- ton of his estate, worth then S2n0. 900, and when the letters were granted he returned- What explanation he gave her has never been made public Anxiety for him so shook her health that she was forced to go to Saranac Lake. and the couple have lived there ever since.
 On November 25 Rice. who was for merly a well known broker same to town on business and again disap- peared. The police received word to- day that a man resem bling him had been found in Jersey City in a col lapse and taken to a hospital. where he dide. Tonight his wife identified the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03

Six new governors. four of them representing different political parties than their predecissors, were inaugu- rated in the United States yesterday. In three of the states the changes rep resent gains to the democratic ranks; the fourth, Nevada by inaugurating Tasker L. Oddie. now has it's first re- publican chief executive in nearly score of years.
 The following are the states in which new chief executives took their of fees:
 New York Governor John A. Dix (democraD. succeeds Horace White Gepublican).
 Wisconsin, Governor F. E. McGovern (rep), succeeds James Davidson (repD.
 Michigan, Governor Chase :. OS- borne (rep.), succeeds Fred NJ. Warner repD.
 Wyoming Governor Joseph NJ. Carey (dem.), succeeds B. B. Brooks (repD.
 Idaho, Governor James H. Hawley (dem.), succeeds J. H. Brady (rep).
 Nevada, Governor Tasller l.. Oddie (repO. succeeds D. C. Dicherson (dem).
 In the states where the advent of the new governor was marked by a change in the political complexion the tenden- cy to make the inauguration d celebra- ton was more noticeable. Republicans came from the mountains of Nevada, many of whom were compelled to en- dure trip involving long journeys. to witness a republican take the reins in the highest office in the state.
 Albany Jan. 2.-John A. DiX,a dem ocrat, was formally inaugurated gov ernor of New York state at noon to- day. He succeeds Gov. Horace White. who became chief executive last Octo- beT when Gov. Charles F. Hughes re- signed to become an associate justice of the United States supreme court.
 Brilliant Gathering.
 Surrounded by a brilliant gathering in the great assembly chamber. which had been appropriately decorated for the occa asion. Governor White relin-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Queue Cutting
 In Chinatown
THE MOST POPULAR SPORT IN
 NEW YORK JUST NOW.
500 PIGTAILS HAVE FALLEN
During the Last Few Weeks, FoIIow- ing the Fashion Set by Imperial Edict in the Oriental Kingdom.

New York, Jan. 2.-Queue cutting is the most popular sport in Chinatown just now. The fashion has been set in China by imperial edict, but it is only within the last few weeks that the New York Chinese have taken it up in earnest. In that time more than 800 pigtails have fallen.
 The sport has even reached the stage where it is a proper accompa niment to a public function. As the last touch of ceremony attending the recent peace treaty between the warning tongs a banquet was given here tonight at which all the celebrities of both fac tions were present. Gnu Chung Han, secretary of the Chinese legation at Washington, was among the guests.
 After the dining and speechmaking, he noted that his neighbor at table was adorned with a lengthy and resplendent queue
 The secretary promptly removed 1t with the aid of a knife, then returned it to the owner with an elaborate bow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
GERMAN ACTRESS AND CHILD
 DETAINED AT ELLIS ISLAND.
Leo Tolstoi's Nephew Appears in Mrs.
 MuhalI's Behalf.

New York, Jan. 2.-If Mrs Harriet Mulhall, German actress. and her daughter of 3 are permitted 10 enter this country they may thank leo Tol- stoi's nephew, Michael A. KousminsIlv. son of the president of the Russi9a senate.
 "Is this America free America y' hs cried tonight. Here is woman held prisoner without permission t1 communicate with her consulate. or tO come ashore and get a lawyer. and all because her friends did not meet her at the pier. It is inconceivable."
 Kousminsky met Mrs. NfulhaiI on the Campania coming to America. when she acted as his secretary tp transcribing his correspondence into several langua ges. When sine was de- tained at Ellis Island, because of lack of funds, she wrote Co him, and hs promised to appear tomorrow to plead her case.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Pleaded Not Guilty to Charge of Mis-
 use of Mails

Boston. Jan. "A plea of not guilty to indictments charging the use of the mails in a scheme to defraud was en- tered by Norman K. Plass, former president; Charles H. Brooks, former manager, and John I. Traphagen, for mer treasurer of the Redeembable In- vestment company. when they were arraigned in the United States district court late today. The company's of fees in this city were closed by the federal authorities on October 13 last. Bail in each case was increased from $3,000 to s5,000. and the defendants expect to be able to furnish bonds to- morrow. No date was set for the trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Engineers Skull Fractured, Head
 Struck Water PIuq.

Pottsville, Pa., Jan. 2.-His skull fractured by coming in contact with water plug as he leaned out of the cab of his engine, Martin Defender fer, Philadelphia and Reading rail- road passenger engineer, retained his senses long enough to bring his train to standstill at the regular stopping place at the iMiddleport station. a dis tance of four hundred feet, and then dropped over unconscious his limp body hanging from the cab. Nothing was known of the accident until the engine failed to start when the con- ductor gave the signal. The engi- neer's condition is serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
OHIO ELECTION BRIBERY
 COURT HELD UNTIL EVENING.
Three Hundred Indicted Persons Ar
 raiqned Yesterday.

West Tnion. O.. Jan. 2.-Judge A. /. Elsir held court late tonight in or,lsr to receive confessions of those involved in election bribery. By 6 o'clock over 800 persons indicted had been arraigned.
 As the town was filled with offend- CTS anxious to get in their pleas it was decided to continue court as late as possible.
 Although Prosecutor Shively and Sheriff J. r. Williams. both newly elected. assumed office today, there vas no cessation in the remarkable activity displayed in the bribery cases. The grand jury tonight reported 1S3 new Indictments. a new record for one day. which brings the total indicted to f,431.
 Judge Blair again was called upon today to disfranchise a boyhoOd play mate. the son of a man who had be- friendcd him in his youth
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
AVIATOR GLENN cURTIss
 BECOMES SOLE OWNER
Of the Scientific American AeropIane
 Cup, Winning It Three Times.

New York. Jan. 2.-Glenn II. Curtiss the aviator became sole owner of the Scientific American aeroplane cup. the first trophy of the kind offered in this country. with the close of the year 1910. Curtiss won the cup three con fectTtive years. which entities him to permanent possession under the coudi- tons of tho offer. Announcement of the award was made here today.
 The first flight. in 1908. was made et Hammondsport. N. Y, after adver- tisement of his intention and before a committee. The second was at Mineola l4. L. just before his victory at Rheims The award for 1910 was made for the Albany-New York flight and completed the three victories necessary.
 The cup was originally offered for an observed flight of one kllometer. but with the progress of aviation the con- dltiprs for 1910 were changed to re- ward the longest cross country flight previously announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Pullman Car Windows Biowp Out by
 ExpIodinu Gas Tank

Worcester, Mass. Jan. 2.-While a Boston bound train from Albany. N. Y. on the Boston and Albany railroad of the New York Central system was standing in the union station here to- night a gas tank in car on a parallel track exploded. blowing in all of the windows on one side of the Pullman cars on the Boston train. It was stat ed by railroad officials that no one had been injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Freight Smashup at Derby.

Derby Conn.,, Jan. 2-In @ freight sma shup here tonight John Stoddard, a. brakeman, was caught in the wreck age and instantly killed The wreck was caused by the throwing of a switch which threw the main section of the freight onto siding where the other section of the train had been shunted Stoddard was riding in the caboose and was caught between that and the first car of the section on the siding. Traffic was blocked for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
Justice Lamar Makes His Bow tc
 Washinuton Society.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Mr. Justice Lamar made his bow to Washington society tonight at an informal recep tion rendered him and Mrs. Lamar by his fellow townsman, Capt. Archibald Butt, military aide to the president. in the person of President Taft drop ped in during the evening to assist in doing honor to the distinguished Geor- gia iurist whom he recently elevated to the supreme bench.
 Captain Butts guests were initiated into the mysteries of an old fashioned Georgia egg nogg drinking"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-03
New Years Eve Rioting, Thirteen
 Young Men Locked Up.

St. John, N. B., Jan. 2.-As a result of New Years eve rioting here thirteen young men are locked up in the police station. Among the charges against them is assa ulttng the police. All the prisoners are well connected one being the son Of an alderman The police say they expect to arrest q hundred but many Of those wanted are said to have Jeff town