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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
County Fights in Nebraska
CITY EIections hal Ohio
BRIDGE cOLlApSES,
SEVERAL ENToMsED.
Three Bodies Recovered from the
Wreckage Yesterday.

Auburn, Calf, Nov. 5.-Three bodies
have been recovered from the wreck
age of the mountain quarries compa
nies bridge across the American river
the east span of which collapsed late
last night
Five workmen were injured. It is
believed still more casualties will be
discovered. The victims were working
under the superstructure, building
caissons when the concrete pillars gave
way. The men caught under the sink
ing arch were, entombed.
The swinging of a lantern carried
by a workman above gave the men
below their only warning of danger.
They saw the superstructure sway and
then collapse before a man could
move.
Two worLrnen swept into the river
fought their way across. Eight more
working at the waters edge were
buried in the debris. Some of the men
working above were thrown into the
river.
Night Foreman ]. B. Smith, who was
slightly hurt, sent a messenger by
horseback to Auburn, eight miles
away. Nurses and physicians were
rushed to the scene and four of the
injured were removed before daybrea5
Several hours later the bodies of the
dead were found.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Textile Manufacturers Work Hard For Re-
election of Governor POthier
U. S. SENATOR LIPPITT ON THE STUMP
Their Activi les Due Their Interest in the Tariff
Property Qualifications Law Made an Issue-Both
Parties Claim Victory in Observation-Disclosures
Conf dent of Victory in Maryland and Kentucky.

Providence. r. l. Nov when the
political SpellDinders have made their
final appeals late tomorrow night they
will have closed a campaign as stren-
uoas as this state has witnessed in
recent years The republicans have
made q fight this year which is unique
.n Rhode Island politics. for not only
have tbs large textile manufacturers
Of the state come out openly to work
for the reelection of Governor Ara1n
= Poth1er and the other republican
candidates but United States Senator
Henry F. LfppItt, himself a cotton
manufacturer. took the stump and
caElpalGnec the stare in person.
An Unusual Occurrence.
Rhode Island has been unused to
seeing its senators in political gather
lngs. even when they were seeking
-hefr own election The aVoWed issue
= hicn drew Senator Lippitt and the
textile man anufacture-s into the cam
psisn Is the tariff.
Pothier Seeks a Fourth Term.
Governor Pothier made his campaign
Tor = fourth term. however. almost
entirely of state issues If he is re-
elected IL viii be the first time in
= years that q governor has been
chosen FOR four successive terms in
this state and he viii be looked upon
by many as potential candidate for
successor TO United States Senator
George Peabody Wetmore next year.
Governor PoIhier is opposed for re-
eAs'etion by Lewis a Waterman, the
democratic candidate, who last year
reduced the governors record plural
fty Of ll-4sS in 1909 to LAO in 1910.
Property Qualifications the Issue.
The issue on which the democrats
have laid particular stress is the re-
peal Of the OLD property qualifications
law which makes it essential for vot-
crS for certain offices to be taxed on |
II least Si34 worth of personal prop
- " The republicans. however, have |
Included this issue in their platform !
-rnicn Incorporates the most progress |
slse IDEAS that the party has ever /
advanced IN this state
IN addition TO the election of state /
oFncers the voters viii decide next |
TUESDAY whether the postponed con-
Frftutionaf amendment for biennial I
Elections shall become a law
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
100 AND NEVER KISSED.
Cincinnati Spinster Says She Had
Plenty of Chances to Marry.

Cincinnati, Nov. ST must confess
that for 100 years l have never been
kissed by any person outside of my
parents" said Miss Rachel Bell of Ad-
life and have had plenty of enjoyment.
When I was .. young girl I went TO
many parties and dances. We always
had a good time. and 1 always went
without any Of what you call 'spoonins'
IN it. [ mad plenty of chances TO mar
ry, but I could never find a. maj /
loved, so have always remained single"
Today Miss Bell celebrated her Tooth
anniversary at Adamsville, where she
was born and still lives. Miss Bell
maintains that. although she has never
been kissed. she was a comely miss in
her youth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
A BOYS CURIOSITY
CAUSES HIS DEATH
Touches Lighted Match to Box Con-
tanning Nitro GIycerine.

Port Washington, N. Y, Nov. 5.-Cu-
riosity concerning the contents of a
box supposed to have contained nitro
glycerine which had lain untouched in
his uncle's barn for years, resulted in
the death today OF James Willis, Jr
21 years old. nephew of Matthew Len
non, a well to do contractor, recently
deceased. Willis discovered the box
while searching the barn and in try
ing to find out what was in a number
of harmless looking metal caps it con-
tanned, touched a match to one of
thems The box exploded with a report
that shook the village Both of Will
lis hands were blown off and he was
terribly injured about the body He
managed to stagger into the street
whence an automobilist rushed him to
a hospital, but too late to save his
life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
NO RAlLYiNG.
Massachusetts, Democrats Won't Spend
Dollar for That Purpose.

Boston, Nov. 5.-The democratic
state ticket will not spend dollar to
get out the democratic vote in MaSsa-
chusetts on Tuesday, and any assist
ance that is forthcoming in the form
of precinct workers, carriages and en-
fer rtainment must be furnished entire
ly at the expense of local workers or
volunteers who are. working from
love of the cause according to a
statement issued tonight by John F.
Mcdonald, chairman of the democratic
sta te com uittee-
1t is almost the first time in the
history of the state that the democrat
ic town and city committees have re-
ceived no financial assistance from the
democratic state committee toward
getting out the vote on election day,
says Chairman Mcdonald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Turkish Government Asks United States to
Stop Italian Barbarity
VIOLATIONS OF RULES OF WARFARE
Helpless Women, Children and Mont Victims
of Atroctes-Homes Entered and Occupants Shot
on Slightest Observation-Disclosures to be Taken Up
by State Department When Secretary Knox Returns.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The so-called
italian barbarities' in TripoIi have
been brought officially to the attention
OF the American government in such
form that some declaration of the po-
s'tio1 Of the state department in the
naiter is now expected. The subject
was first broached in a verbal state
melt by the Turkish ambassador to
the day it came up in a letter.
Protested in Name of Humanity.
In each case the ambassador, who
said he was acting by express fnstruc-
TIC ms cabled by his government, de-
scribed the acts attributed to the
Italian troops and protested in the
name OF humanity against the atroci-
ties committed by them against help
less women and children and non-com-
batants.
In Violation of Rules of Warfare.
BY order of his government, the am
bassador appealed to the United States
to exert itself to put q stop to prac-
tices which, he declared. were in plain
violation of the rules of warfare and
in contravention of The Hague con-
vention TO which the United States
and italy are parties.
To Be Put Up to Knox.
Acting Secretary Adee promised to
who at present is absent from Wash
ireton.
Italian Warships shelIed.
Tripoli, Nov 5.-A Turkish battery
took up a position on the east front
of Tripoli today and shelIed the war
ships anchored in the roadstead. At
the same time Arabs concealed in the
palm groves opened fire on the Italian
lines. 'rhe latter replied vigorously.
Poor Leadership of Italians.
London. Nov. 5.-A despatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Tripoli by way
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
A 4s-DAvs' TRIP.
Rodgers Has Broken Many Records
Since Leaving New York.

New York, Nov. 5.-Caibraith p.
Rodgers. the aviator, who practically
completed his ocean-to- ocean flight by
landing at Pasadena, Cal. today, start
ed from this city 40 days ago on what
has proven a record -maHng trip. The
aviator rose in a Wright biplane from
the Sheepshead Bay race track at 425
p. m. on Sept. II and arrived at Pasa-
dena at 40 p. m. today. He left be-
hind him at Marshall. Mo, on oct. 10
q worlds record for a cross country
fight, having travelled 1898 miles as
against the record of 1885 miles previ-
ously made by Harry Atwood Rodgers
mileage over the Atwood recrrd kept
pfffng UP day by day until upon his
arrival at Pasadena today he had sur
passed Atwood's figures by a total of
296e miles.
Figured from his actual flying time
of three days, ten hours and four min
utes in travelling 4231 miles, his rate
OF speed was 51.59 miles an hour.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
PRESIDENT LEAVES FOR
CINCINNATI TO VOTE,
Tuesday Nioht He Starts on I 900 Mills
Trip in the South.


Hot Springs. Va. Nov! after q
three days rest here, President Tan
left tonight for Cincinnati. accOmpa.-
MED by Mrs. Taft. Miss Helen Tart
and Mrs Thomas NJ. Laughiin Of Pitts
burg. Secretary HilleE and Major
Thomas L. Rhoades, the presidents
physician. will meet him In Cincinnati
tomorrow.
Mr.. Taft expects to appear before
the election board in Cincinnati and
qualify so he can vote at the city and
county election on the following day.
on Tuesday he will address the Amer
lean society for the judicial settlements
Of international disputes and will dine
with tho Commercial club.
on leaving Cincinnati Tuesday
night the president will begin a thou-
SAND mile trip through Kentucky and
7 Tennessee, during which he will mako
half a dozen speeches. Next Thurs
da3 he will participate in the dedioa
tion of the Lincoln Memorial building
at Hodgenviile, Ky. The trip VIII end
at Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. IL, and MI
Taft should reach Washington enrfy on
the morning OF the next dhy.
The president spent today quietly
He attended church this morning and
was driven over miles OF mountain
reads before dinner That was tho
DAVIS progfamnne, by far the most sim
pie mapped out for Mr. Taft IN eight
weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
IN NEW YORK.
Republicans to Endeavor to Regain
Contrci of the Assembly

New York. Nov. 5=After a campaign
@ unusual apathy. even for an off year.
the voters OF New York viii on Tues
day elect members of the lower house
GERS and judiciary candidates in vari-
Gus districts There has been no gen
eral canvass in the state, but doubtful
assembly districts have been vigorous
r. rz7vasSed-by the democrats in an
effort 10 hold their control OF the as
=amoly and Dy the republicans in the
hope. OF winning back enough of the
districts lost last year 10 regain their
former sscendsncy in the lower house
ard thus take from the democrats
their present complete political control
% the state The senate, now demo
cratic holds over.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
SNOW NOT UNLIKELY
BEFORE END OF WEEK.
Mild Weather and Rains, Followed BY
Cold Wave, Predicted.

Washington, Nov. pronounced
weather changes throughout the United
States are predicted by the weather
bureau in its forecast for the week is
sued tonight. The forecast also an
nounces that western Europe is in the
grip of a severe storm. Disturbances
that now cover the Rocky Mountains
and British Columbia will advance
slowly eastward and be preceded by
unsettled weather, local rains and mild
temperature, the first half of the week
in the eastern states.
Following this disturbance the pres
sure will rise rapidly and decidedly.
colder weather will advance eastward
over the eastern states the latter part
OF the week. 1t is probable that this
cold change will be attended by SHOWS
in the northern states.''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
ORDER AT SHANGHAI.
Conditions Comparatively Peaceful at
the Capitulated City.

Shanghai, Nov. 5.-The first night
after the capitulation of the city to
the revolutioniSts passed uneventfully.
Shanghai and the outlying districts,
which constitutes a remarkable fea-
ture of the situation. Lii Ping Su Is
the responsible head of the new ad-
ministration in the native city and
suburbs and is now engaged in COM
pleting the organization He informed
the correspondent that he recognized
only the Republic of Han" and
would guarantee order The only dis
orderly elements. he said, now in Chi
ma, are the former officials, their sup
porters and the Manchu troops, who
would never again be permitted TO
control.
Long Battle at Soochow.
Annoy, China, Nov. st is reported
from native sources that continuous
fighting has been going on at SoochoW
since o'clock last evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Resigns from Soldiers Home.

Meriden, Conn, Nov 5.-After being
connected with the Soldiers home at
Noroton in an official capacity for more
than eleven years, Capt. Albert A. Nav
of this city, at a meeting held at the
hcme Saturday, Nov. 4. at which We're
present Governor Baldwin Adjutant
General Cole, Surgeon General Verdi
Department Commander CutbiHs and
staff, the council of administrations
the soldiers hospital board and the
soldiers home committee, handed in
his resignation as a member of the
executive committee, to take effect
Saturday, Nov. II.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
SHOT AT GUESTS AS
THEY LEFT CHRISTENING.
Two Italians Seek Revenge Because
Denied Admission.

Plainville, Conn.,, Nov. 5.-Because
they We're refused admission to a
christening tonight at the home of
Frank MarganeIli, two Italians known
only TO the police as Tony and Peter.
lay in wait for the guests is they
We're leaving and at party of six fired
five shots from a revolver. two of the
shots striking Dominick Lasiconi of
New Britain.
The first bullet entered LaSiconi'S
left lung and the other struck his left
hip, fracturing the hip bone He was
taken to a New Haven hospital and is
in a critical condition. The other three
bullets failed of their mark. The two
men who did the shooting are known
to the wounded man and others Of the
party, but they refuse to make known
their last names, but the police believe
that they know who they are.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
THE MERIT SYSTEM
IN CONNECTICUT.
Now Operative in This State Under
Local Option.

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 5.-The
executive committee of the Connecticut
Civil Service ReforIl association has
made a special report calling attention
TO the civil service law passed by the
last legislature providing that towns,
cities boz oughs and counties can now
adopt the merit system under local op-
than 10 per cent Of the voters at the
,ast preceding election can bring the
matter to a referendum The report
strongly endorses the law, says that IL
follows the best prectice of recent civil
service laws and that the municipali-
ties of the state can now divorce ques-
tions of public policy which are prop
erly politics from questions of public
but business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
A RELIGIOUS SACRIFICE.
Father, Mother and Son Found Dead
from Starvation at Chicago.

Chicago, Nov 5.-A suicide agree
ment is believed TO have resulted in
the deaths of the family of Henry Le-
tncN YESTERDAY. Istech his wife and
their son Leroy, IL years old, were
found dead in their home in Irving
park. There were no signs of vio-
lence. and it is believed the three de-
liberately starved themselves to death
as a religious sacrifice.
A note written In German found in
one of the rooms contained statements
that Letech and his wife were dissat-
isfied. with their church affairs and
had planned suicide for the last three
wears.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
IN KENTUCKY.
Democrats Confident OF Landing Me-
Creary IN Governors Chair.

Louisville. Ky Nov. 5.=Both demo-
Gratis and republicans concede the re-
suit Of next Tuesdays election in Ken
lucky viii De close. At the last
ruberratorizI election the state went
reDu5lican BY ZOO votes. Most con-
sErz atfve republicans predict this ma
joritv NAV b trimmed little but that
approximately II will be he'd. Demo-
Gratis Szv ft will be wiped )ut and that
James B McCreary viii be elected gov
ernor by from $500 to 10000 ma jUrity.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
INDIANAPOLIS MAYOR
TURNS DETECTIVE
Leaves City to Chase Clue in knabe
Murder Case.

indianapolis, Nov 5.-Mayor Shank.
who had been mySteriously absent
from his office for a few days. return
ed today and announced that he had
been in Cincinnati, o., investigating a
clue to the death of DR.. Helene Knabe.
who was found in her apartment here
with her throat cut, two weeks ago
He said he obtained evidence from a
young woman in Cincinnati which
might throw some light on the case
He declined, however, to give the
woman's name or the nature Of the in
formation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Steamer in Dangerous Position.

North Sydney, N. s.. Nov. 5.-The
British cruiser Brilliant has been dis
patched to the aid Of the Reid, New
foundland company's steamer Clyde
which is reported ashore at the en-
tronce to Little Bay on the northeast
coast of Newfoundland According to
advices received here the steamer is
in a dangerous position.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
WATCH GIVEN YOUTH WHO
NEVER PLAYED PosToFPsoE
Bennett of Ludlow Center Never Used
Tobacco, Liquor or Profanity.

Ludlow, Mass, Nov. 5.-A fund eH-
tablished by Charles ID. Rood wealthy
resident to encourage good habits
among the young men Of this town,
has Just been drawn upon to reward
Howard u. Bennett of Ludlow Gem
ter who has never used a profana
IUord. never smoked or chewed tobhc-
co. never touched a drop of liquor and
never kissed a girl outside OF his own
family.
Benefits reward from Mr.. Rood
took the form OF a gold watch suit
abiv inscribed, which was presented TO
him on his 21st birthday. IL ID the
fifth watch presented different young
men by Mr. Rood since he established
his fund several years ago.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
AUTOMOBILE BURGLARS
CARRY OFF SILVERWARE.
Goods to Value of $1,000 Stolen From
Judge Hubbard's Home,

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. 5-In the alb
sence of Judge F. A. Hubbard and Mrs
Hubbard from their homes here this
afternoon the house was entered by
burglars and jewelry and silverware
valued at $4,000 stolen. Among the
vSluables stolen was a miniature of a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard and a
collection of souvenir spoons collect
ed by the judge in his foreign travels
The burglars are believed to have es-
capped in automobile which was
standing on street in the rear of the
house.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
AT CLEVELAND.
Republicans Claim Election of Hcgen
by from 5000 to 5000.

Cleveland, o, Nov. 5.-With the mu-
nicIpal campaign practically ended,
the repu blican leaders are claiming
that Frank G. Hogen will have a plu-
rality of from 5000 to 5000 for mayor
over his democratic opponent, Newton
D. Baker, political heir of the late
Tom l.. Johnson, and G. e. Ruthenberg,
candidate of the socialists. The demo-
cratic leaders claim not less than I5,-
coo plurality for Baker. The socialists
assert their vote will be a big surprise.
County Fights in Nebraska.
Omaha Neb.. Nov. 5-In the Ne
braska election next Tuesday the chief
general interest centers in county Of
fees.
City Elections in Ohio.
Columbus, o., Nov. 5.-Municipal bal
loting and the choice of delegates to
the constitutional convention in 1912
will furnish Ohios sole election eX-
citeTnent Tuesday. Much interest CEN
Jers in the elections in Cleveland, Co
lumbus, Cincinnati and Toledo.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Detective Shoots Two.

Evansville. Ind. Nov. 5.-william ].
Walters of Paducah, KY, was shot and
killed and Robert Finley. his compan-
ion, was probably fatally wounded to-
day by William Wilson, a detective on
the Evansville police force The shoot
ing followed quarrel
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
A HORRIBLE THIRST
IN UNITED STATES.
More Beer and Whis<ey Drinking Here
Than in Any Other Country.

washington, Nov. 5.--Consumlna
more beer i'm the ageregate than any
other country in the world. the United
States leads all nations in the total
consumption of malt liquors. wines
total ~ . 045 400 600 Falfong. me- do-
partment Of commerce and labor ans
nounced today. The per tapitn con-
sumption Of beer in The United 6iatel
as only 2O.09 gallons in 1910 while m
Belgium II is So gallons in the United
Kingdom 31.44 gallons and in Germany
26.47 gallons. Germany was second In
the total consumption of beer and the
United Kingdom third.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06

S1s,635, according to a statement is
sued tonight. The statement says this
amount includes all expenses the gov
erncr viii incur up to and In sluding
the night before election in his per-
sonal campaign and his contributions.
The governor made a contribution
of 5000 to the campaign committee
funds and spent $3.50 for travelling ex-
penses. In addition s11.2S5 was spent
for printing and mailing a pamphlet
telling of the governors services to
the state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
IN MARYLAND.
Son of Late Senator German Demo
cratic Aspirant for Governor.

Baltimore. Nd. Nov 5.-MaryIand on
Tuesday will elect a governor, a comp
trOller Of the treasury. members of the
house OF delegates and half the mem
51srShip Of the senate In Baltimore
city Il rhree-cornered fight for sheriff
has aroused widespread interest
state Senator A p. German Of Lau-
-el son OF the late United States Sen
etor A p German, is the democratic
candidate for governor. his republican
opponent being Phillips L. GoIdSbor-
sugh OF Cambridge, collector of inter
rzI revenue at Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
Shot Out Two of Mans Teeth.

Southington, Conn, Nov 5.-In an
outburst of>enthusiasm John Turick of
Meriden shot off a revolver several
times last night, one of the bullets
striking William Stenwitch in the
mouth. knocking out a couple of teeth
Turick has not been seen since. The
police DO not consider the shooting in
territorial.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
CRANBERRY coaNER FEARED.
Price of Thanksgiving Dainty Almost
Double Last Years.

Chicago. Nov 5---The possibility Of
a corner in the cranberry market that
bade fair to eliminate cranberry sauce
as a feature of Thanksgiving day din
uers was established yesterday by
District Attorney Wilkerson after an
investigation. Cranberrfes this week
reached 5000 barrel. an increase of
almost IS from last year
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-11-06
ITALIANS SHOOT ON
SLIGHTEST PRoVocATIoN.
Men, Women and Children Ruthlossly
Murdered at Tripoli.

Malta, No1 5-stearner passengers
who have just arrived from ,rripoM de-
scribed the situation there as a reiNn
of terror. Strong military patrols ara
continually conducting rigorous house
toulouse searches and on the smallest
pretense summary punishment is met
ed out Many victims have been shot
in their own houses. In the absence
of any attempt to discriminate between
friend and foe many foreigners have
taken refuge in their respective con-
sulates.
An order forbidding anyone TO be-
out before six O'Clock IN the morning
or after six o'clock in the evening has
just been strictly enforced. Tho
italian soldiers appear to have uB-
limited power and the passengers say,
were shooting down man, woman or
Child who 6isobeyed the order. Tho
passengers also confirm the stories oe
the brutality displayed by the Italians
In their treatment of the Arabs.