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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
CLERGYMAN FORCED
TO LEAVE THE TOWN.
Serious Charge Made Against tho Rev.
C. r. Mccoy of Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, Me-, Sept 6.-With the
alternative of leaving town. at once or
standing trial on a serious charge, the
Rev. Charles F.. Mccoy, pastor of the
Bar Harbor Baptist church and one OF
the best known clergymen in Maine,
left for unknown parts Monday night
after a visit from County Attorney
Graham and Deputy Sheriff Puffer.
They had a warrant for his arrest.
Mr. Mccoy, who is graduate OF
Colby college, Waterville, Me-, and of
Bangor Theological seminary, has sew
eral times been mentioned in connec-
ton with vacancies in the larger Bap-
tist churches in the state and was
an eloquent preacher and energetic
worker.
Mccoy is reported to have confessed
to the charges which were brought by
the parents of a young girl.
The news came as bombsheil to
the community, for. while some stories
had been told about the clergyman
during his five years pastorate here,
he was the idol of the narish. and had
been most successful in his church
work doubling the membership. free
ing the church from debt, building a
new parsonage remodeling the church,
and raising funds to buy fine pipe
orga n.
Indignation is at a high pitch in the
community and threats of personal
violence against the minister if he re-
turns here are frequently heard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
NE WYoRk HOTEL MAN
MURDERED IN A CAFE
Shot After Being Called from Table
Where He Sat With Woman.

New York, Sept. 6.-Charles Rubbish,
marag ger of an uptown hotel, was call
ed to death today from his seat 1T q
cafe table with young woman, the
murderer firing two shots into the
managers body as he opened par
tition between the cafe and the saloon
in answer to the summons. Thomas
Crimp. the barkeeper, fed at the crack
of the pistol. No one is charged with
the crime and several hours after the
shooting the police had made no ar
rest.
Miss Elsie Fitzgerald, the young
woman who was sitting with Rubbish,
and May Evans. into whose arms the
wounded man fell and died. were de-
tanned as witnesses. The police hcio
two theories as to the shooting
jealousy for Miss Fitzgerald and re-
venge on the part of a gang of row.
dies, members OF which are said to
have made threats recently against
Rubbish for interfering in one Of their
affairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
INJUDlcIoUS LETTERS
TO A YOUNG WOMAN
Said to Be Cause of Cierrvman's Dis
appearance from Town.

Clarence, Mo-. Sept. 6.-A letter
written by the Rev. Fl. Norwood John
son to a young woman OF his congre-
cation and a letter written to the
minister by Oscar Callison, an official
of the church, are now believed to have
been the causes of the pastors sud-
den withdrawal from the southern
Methodist ministry and his departure
from Clarence.
God knows my sim was the only
exclamation in Johnsons message to
the Missouri Methodist conference. In
a letter to Presiding Elder Lehnhoff at
Macon he wrote: Il have not been
guilty of immortality but of injudicious
conduct through spondence.
1t became known that Pastor john
sons ''injudicious" letter was written
to q young woman who had shown
marked admiration for him and had
been a frequent caller at his home.
The letter was found by the woman's
sister and shown to Caiiison. He
wrote the minister a letter.
Ca1lison denied that he included in
the letter a warning that the Rev. Mr..
Johnson had better not return to Clar-
ence He said the letter was written
in a friendly spirit and he would well
come the pastor back
The young woman had been enrap-
tured with the pastors sermons and
had shown great admiration for him.
He is known to have written her a
warning that her conduct toward him
might be misconstrued.
The Rev. Mr.. Johnson is believed to
be in Iowa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
NEW MEMORIAL ENTRANCE
AT FORT GRlsWoLD
Governor Baldwin Present and Partici-
pated in the Exercises at Groton.
crotan Conn 6

Groton, Conn, Sept. s.
At Fort GrisWeId,- Groton, .Wednes-
clseS deu1cating the new memorial en-
trance and the new bronze tablets al
the fort, and mmemorating the battle
OF Groton Heights, in which a band OF
brave patriots lost their lives, were
held. Present were Governor Baldwin
and staff and many prominent persons
from all parts of the state, particu-
larly members Of the S. A. r. and d
A. r.. and Of other patriotic societies
to whom events of this kind have an
especial appeal.
At the new memorial entrance at
$50 the parade met the governor and
party. Then Mrs Kinney. president of
the tract commission, presented the
keys to the entrance to Governor
Baldwin In appropriate words Mrs.
kinney asked the governor to unlock
the gates of the entrance and formally
open the tract to the. people of Con-
necticut.
Gates Unlocked.
Governor Baldwin unlocked the gates
and the crowd passed through. The
procession stopped at the spot where
Colonel Ledyard fell. There Mrs. Kin
ney was given a wreath by Masters
ter Douglas is a descendant of Capt.
William Latham, who fell in the bat
tie. and Master Miner had three an
cestors in the battle
Two of the oldest residents of Groton
opened the gates, they being Thomas
Miner, aged 81. and Elisha Miner,
aged IS. direct descendants of prison
ers at Fort Griswo1d.
Mrs. Kinney took the wreath and
handed 1t to Governor Baldwin, who
deposited it on the spot where the
brave American officer gave his life.
Then the procession was resumed un-
til the grandstand for the speakers and
guests was reached.
The literary exercises opened with
the invocation delivered by Rev. James
r. Danforth. D. D., pastor of the Groton
Congregational church. which church
tle.s
Singing by the assem- b1age followed
and then came Mrs. Kinneys fore
word.
Gov. Simeon e. Baldwin was the
next speaker. The governor delivered
a short address which drew from the
battle Of Groton Heights lessons of
patriotism.
Gen. John w Barlow, U. S. A. Gre
|tired). of New London, delivered an
address dealing with the battle in it's
military aspect.
Presentation to State.
Then came the formal presentation
cells of land surrounding the fort
which were purchased for the state by
members of Anna Warner Bailey chap
ter and other generous friends. Can't.
John O. Spicer as trustee of the little
syndicate that purchased the land
made the presenta ton.
Miss Addie Thomas. regent of Anna
Warner Bailey chapter, followed with
the presentation Of Latham street
which Is the gift of Mrs. Cuthbert
Slocomb. This street has been closed
some time to vehicular travel and it
The concluding address was by Err
nest E. Rogers. secretary of the tract
commission. who outlined the condi-
tions and improvements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
WOMAN POLITICIAN DEAD.
Once q Power in Public Concerns Out
in Colorado.

Denver Sept. 6.-The body of Mrs.
Helen F. Dixon. once the most prorni-
nent woman politician in Colorado. was
found last night in her squalid home
here She had been dead for several
hours.
Mrs. Dixon was graduated from the
New York Academy of Music ord was
said to be the daughter of well-to- do
eastern parents.
She was an accomplished elocution-
ist, and employed this talent in the
populistic cause when that movement
spread over Colorado
She was an active supporter of Gov.
Davis H. Waite and during his admin
istration she was credited with having
a marked influence in state affairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
POPE AND HIS BROTHER
IN FRATERNAL EMBRACE,
Fontiff Prevents His Relative from
Kissing His Hand.

Rome. Sept. 6.-The meeting be-
tween Pope Plus and his brother, An
gelo iSarto, who brought his nephew
from their home in Grazie to be con-
firnaed by his holiness was touching.
Angelo, although two years older,
on being ushered into the apartments
of the pontiff, was about to kneei and
kiss his hand. but the pope prevented
him, and. instead, embraced him ten
derly.
The two brothers remained together
for about an hour. On leaving the
pope's room Signor Sarto said that he
had found the pontiff in a most salts
factory condition of health He added
however, that both he and his brother
were fast becoming octogenarians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
A st.oc0 MARRIAGE FEE
DECLINED BY A PASTOR
Newport Clergyman Refused to Per-
form Astor-Force NuptiaIs.

Newport, r. L.. Sept 6.-A fee of
81 900 to marry John Jacob Astor and
Miss Madeleine Talmadge Force has
been refused by the Rev. Edward o.
Johnson, d. D., pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city. DIR. John
son was called to the Office of a local
attorney on Aug. 20, according to his
statement today, and there the offer
was made. The attorney told DR.. John
son that the ceremony was manned
for some time between Monday and
Thursday of this week.
Under the recently enacted state
law it is necessary for a nonresident
to file notice of intention to wed five
days before the marriage license can
be issued Miss Force is not resi-
dent of Rhode Island, and so far as
known her intention has not yet been
filed,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
Man Who Claims to Have Witnessed Crime
Writes to Prosecuting Attorney
MAY ASK TO HAVE. CASE REOPENED|
Attorney Wendenburg May Seek Offer More Evi-
dence Before Addresses to Jury-Detectives Investi
eating Charge That Beulah Binford Was an Aces
sory-Beattie Quite Hopeful of Disagreement

ted at her long detention and accused
the prosecution Of conniyance in pre-
venting her from testifying because
they knew she could get bigger
contract on the stage" if she had been
allowed to take the stand.
Claims Beuiah Had Knowledae.
When she learned Of the investiga-
ton made today she was greatly irri-
tated, as she had hoped to gain her
freedom tomorrow. The report on
which the investigation was based
came first in a telegram from the west
which alleged that Beulah had know
ledge of plans for the tragedy.
Expects Beattie's Conviction.
In Jail today the Binford girl. on
learning that Henry Beattie had de-
clared he hoped to eat dinner with
his family on next Sunday, exclaimed.
I'D give million .dollars to see him
do it."
instructions to the Jury.
The argument over the instructions
to be given to the jury occupied three
hours today. The instructions are
brief and will not be made public until
delivered to the jury tomorrow. They
are similar, however, to those given in
the famous murder case against Mayor
MeCue of Charlottesville, Va, Six
years ago, when the Virginia supreme
court set precedent in determining
not to thrust aside what it regarded
as an evidently fair verdict merely on
legal technicalities.
May Roach Jury Friday Noon.
Judge Watson declared tonight that
after delivering the instructions to tbs
Jury tomorrow he intended to suggest
to counsel the completion of the argu-
ment by tomorrow night and that 1t
the jury did not appear to be very
fatigued he would ask them to retire
at once and find a verdict. 1t Is mot
considered likely, however, that the
lawyers will be able to finish their
summing up tomorrow and it is ex-
pected that they will be continued over
Until Friday morning. 1t is now quite
certain that the case will go to the
Jury not later than Friday noon
The Arguments Today.
J. NJ. Gregory, the commonwealth at
torney. will open the case for the
prosecution and will be followed by
Attorneys Harry M. Smith, Jr., and
Hill Carter for the defense, the con-
Guiding speech being made by l.. Q.
Wendenburg of the prosecution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
For Smuggling
Valuable Gems
MILLIoNAIREs INDICTED BY U. S
GRAND JURY.
A WOMAN GIVES TESTIMONY
She Had Had a&ouarreI With One of
the Aeeused-A Pearl Necklace Said
to Have Been Struggled.

New orkY. Sept. 6.-Separate indict-
ments accusing Nathan Allen of Ken
osha, Wis, and John r. Collins of
Memphis, Tenn, millionaires, of SNUG
Cling gems valued at many thousands
of dollars into the part of New York,
were brought to light today in the
offlce of United States District Attor-
ney Wise. The indictments had lain
on his desk since August %, the day
they were sanded down.
Result of Quarrel With Woman.
The testimony of Mrs Helen Dwelle
Jenkins, the woman with whom Allen
is said to have quarreled and broken
stood to have formed the foundation
Upon which the true bills were found.
Brought in a $4,000 Pearl.
Allen, a leather manufacturer, is
charged with having concealed about
his clothing a pearl valued at $4,000
when he landed in New, York from the
Lusitania on June IS, 1909. The indict-
ment further charges him with having
failed to declare the gem and with
bringing ith into the country duty un-
paid.
Collins Brought in Necklace.
Collins, Millionaire coal operator
OF Tennessee was a fellow passenger
of Allen, the indictment in the Tennes-
seams case recites; and it charges him
Will Adfius SIHuSSieu lHtO uIl1S cOun-
try a, necklace consisting of five
strands of pearls with a diamond and
ruby clasp,a pearl and diamond brace
let, and other articles of jewelry and
wearing apparel.
Also a Conspiracy Charge.
The charge Of conspiracy is also
laid at his door, but the value of the
articles alleged to have been Illegally
imported is not estimated in the rec
ord.
Both Men Are Missing.
At the office Of the district attorney
1t was said that the whereabouts of
the indicted men is not known. Conf
dence was expressed, however, by
United States Assistant District At
terney Whitney that both of them
would appear and plead in due time.
No bench warrants have been issued.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
BANQUET AT NIGHT.
August Senators Become the Guests
Of Mahan of New London.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 6.-The senate
of 1911 was dined by Senator Bryan
#. Mahan of New London at the Allyn
| house tonight, the occasion being prac-
tically the last social session of the
body. While in a sense it was an in :
formal affair, the arrangements were
carried out quite ela,borately, a dining
room being changed into the sem
blance of a senate chamber with the
tables arranged after the plan which
pertains in the present chamber, Which
will be abandoned with the. close of
the present session. The cen,er table
was laid out with smi1ax and roses
and over the long table at which sat
the senators of the 35 districts trailed
masses of greenery and roses.
Lieutenant Governor There.
Senator Mahan as the host had on
one side Lieutenant Governor Blakes-
lee and Rev. j. F Sexton, the senate
chaplain, and on the other Rev. Father
F'lannery of HaZardville and A. F.
Howe of Derby. The senators were
seated in order of their districts, and
the newspaper men of the senate were
also guests. 1t was stated that this
was the first time that a senate had
hel1 it's closing session around a ban
quet board.
Senators Respond to Toasts.
During the evening the remem-
brances which are customarily tender
ed by the members to their officers
were bestowed. instead Of in the clos
ing hours of the session in the cham
Der. The near approach of adjourn
ment and the fact that several SEN
ators will be absent when the session
is ended led to uniting the presenta-
tion of gifts with the banquet. Many
of the senato tors responded 10 toasts.
the many incidents of the session We're
recalled, and Senator Bartlett Of
D. T. l..
monies.
Loving Cup for Lieutenant Governor.
Through Senator Hooker, Lieuten-
ant Governor Blakeslee was given a
loving cup in token of The goodfelloW-
ship and friendship of teh senate
Through Senator Spellacy similar
token was given to Senator Woodruff
of Orange the president pro tempore.
To Senator Judson, as the majority
leader. was given, through Senator
Paddock a loving dup inscribed MA
jority Leader" and in turn a similar
remembrance was placed before SEN
etor Mahan, inscribed Minority Lead
err" Senator Wright making the
speech in this instance. To Chaplain
Sexton and Clerk William H. BIodgett
were given sets of shirt studs and
addressed by Senator Peck and the
latter by Senator Halloran.
Gift of Labor Men.
To Senator Marnum the labor men
of Hartford sent a crystal vase with
elaborate design upon it in deposit
silver, with four silver chains leading
to four smalled vases of like design, on
which respectively were inscribed the
words Labor" Capital" Justice
and Fellowship" the whole making a
magnificent piece of the silversmith's
art. To Senator Spellacy the labor
men sent a loving cup. Both the pres
entation speeches and the responses
were in vein which showed the good
fellowship which existed among the
members of the sante-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07

Richmond, Va, Sept. 6.-All plans of
the prosecution in the case of Henry
Clay Beattie, on trial for the murder
of his wife, may be changed as the
result of letter received tonight by
Commonwealth's Attorney Wendenburg
from man who claims to have been
an eyewitness to the killing of Louise
Owen sBeattie. Mr.. Wendenburg states
that he may ask the court tomorrow to
reopen the case for the introduction of
the new evidence before the final ad-
dresses to the jury.
Worked as Farmland.
Mr. Wendenburg refused to divulge
the name of the alleged eyewitness
but said investigation today had proved
that the man had been employed as a
farmland near the scene of the crime
In his letter the man says he saw an
automobile stop and heard a man and
woman quarreling. Then the man at
tackled the woman with the stock OF
a shotgun, and this act was followed
by the report of a gum.
Several Other Letters.
Numerous letters have been received
by the commonwealth from persons
claiming to have witnessed the mur-
der, but none of them has been given
such serious consideration by the
prosecutor as this
BeuIah an Accessory?
While counsel for both sides in the
trial of Henry G.. Beattie, Jr., con-
ferred with Judge William A. Watson
here today concerning the legal basis
for the arguments tomorrow at Ches-
terfield courthouse, detectives for the
commonwealth Investigated charge
that Beulah Binford, the So called
isgirI in the case,'' was an accessory be-
fore the fact
To Delay Girls Release.
The prosecution applied to Judge
Watson to delay the release of the
girl from custody at least until to-
morrow. Judge Watson was informed
full the Binford girl might be arrested
and indicted as an accessory.
Want Paul Beattie Indicted.
Judge Watson today received a tele-
cram from a man in Chicago advising
that Paul Beattie, a cousin of Henry,
be indicted as an accessory, the Chi
cagoan declaring he would come to
Chesterfield courthouse to testify if 1t
was so desired.
Investigation Not Completed.
Detective L. L. Scherer. who has
been chief in working up the case OF
the prosecution, tonight repudiated anv
that the investigation as to the Bin
ford girl had not been completed.
Little Importance Attached to 1t.
Il do not attach much Importance to
it." said Scherer, 'and it is quite
probable that Beuiah Binford will be
relea sed tomorrow. Yet we are work
ing on the information received and
viii! continue to do SO regardless of her
release tomorrow or the verdict in the
CASE
seuat to Go on Stage.
netecffva Scherer made this state
ment Immediately after leaving the
county Jail tonight, where he talked
with the Binford girl. The latter fret
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
YOUNG COUPLE ADRIFT
THREE DAYS At SEA.
Girl and Youth Are Picked Up Whsns
Close to Death.

Portsmouth, N H., Sept. -s.-Adxift
three days at sea, during every hour
of which they were face to face With
death. Miss Elsie Henderson, 81 years
old, and Thomas Dennison. %. or Do
YER N. H., were picked up six miles
off the coast by Commodore Robert
Strong of the Lynn Yacht club.
In the helpless little. catboat which
was being tossed about by the waves
Miss Henderson lay unconscious In the
cockpit nenniscn was raving In de-
Iiriun. The two are In Portsmouth
hospital and 1t will be several days
before they are able to be about.
They started on Saturday morning
in a small catboat for cruise about
When they were going down the har-
bor they were struck by squall and
carried out to sea.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
MAN STARVED FOR THE
BENEFIT OF HIS FAMILY.
Ex-ThsatricaI Manager Refuses Food
That Wife and Child May Have 1t.

New York, Sept G-Herbert A
Bradwell. Al, for many years connected
with theatrical affairs and the pro-
ducer of the spectacles Johnstown
Flood and The Deluge, which gained
for him a fortune at Coney Island, died
in the Kings county hospital from a
heart affection. His friends assert tina
his ailment was caused by worry over
financial reyerses and his refusal in
his last week to partake of food, so
that his wife and child would notAso
hungry. This last, physicians said,
weakened his heart
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
CONNECTICUT MAN WON
AT SEA GIRT SHOOT.
J. w. Hessian Ono Of vietors in Two
Men Team Match.

Rifs Range, Sea Girt, N. J.. Sept, s.
Three important matches were COM
pleted today in the 21st annual Sea
C3irt shooting tournament-the Swiss
trophy match, Spencer 1900 yards sill
houette team match and the twc-men
team match.
In the Swiss trophy match, an indi-
vidual squad competition, there were
16 cash prizes G. W. Chesley and
J. w. Hessian, both of Connecticut,
finished respectively 18th and 18th with
two hits each.
Among the winners in the two men
team match were. third, J. w. Hessia.
Connecticut and w. f. Leushner. New
York 1856.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
PAUL GEIDEL TAKEN
TO SING SING PRISON.
Minimum Sentence Will Make Him 81
Years of Age When Released.

New York, Sept. e.--Paui Geidel
shook hands with his keepers at the
Tombs today and started for Sing Sing
prison to pay the penalty for murder
ing William H. Jackson.
None of his relatives or friends was
at hand to say goodby.
The former bellboy is sentenced to
prison for at least 20 years, or until
he is 81 years OF age, unless there
should be some exercise Of executive
clemency, which is not thought prob
able. At the end of that period the
board of parole will decide whether
his punishment shall continue.
His Imprisonment may last for life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
BEATTIE CHEERFUL.
Not Saneuine Of AcquittaI, But Cenfi@
dent of Disagreement.

Chesterfield Courthouse, Va, Sept s.
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.. spent tho
day resting in his cell while counsel
conferred with Judge Watson in Rich
mond. AS the time for the render1nE
of q. verdict drew nearer the spirits Of
the prisoner were increasingly. cheer
ful. He was optimistic over the. out
come. From his observation OF the
faces Of the jury he expressed the
opinion that some of the jury may
vote for conviction and some Tor ac-
nuittal. but that the jury at any rats
will disagree. He is not so sanguine
about an acauittal at present as he IS
on second trial.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
Pari. Reioiees Over Burgess Feat.

Paris, Sept 6.-The news that Bur
CESS had repeated the famous exploit
of Captain Webb in 1875 in swimming
the English channel caused much en-
thusiasm in Paris this evening. Bur
CESS is an old resident of Paris and
has taken part in all the most notable
swimming events in France in the last
decade
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
SAYS He HAS TURNED DOWN
AsToR,FoRcE WEDDING FEE
Little Compton Minister Says Mar
riaee Was Scheduled for Today.

Little Compton, r. L, Sept. e.-The
Rev Frederick L. Brooks, pastor of
the Methodist church. here, has been
asked, it is alleged. to officiate at the
marriage of Col. John Jacob Astor and
Miss Madeleine Talmadge Force, and
has declined. owing to the restrictions
which his church places on the mar
riage of divorced persons. According
to the Rev Mr., Brooks. the date of
the wedding was set for tomorrow. and
it was scheduled to occur in Newport,
r r.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-07
Trolley Merger in Boston.

ing vote the West End Street Railway
company voted today to merge with
the Boston Elevated Railway company
The elevated company for several
years has operated the West End com
lany, which controls several surface
lines. under lease.