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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
TWO ARRESTS FOR THE
 HoLDUe OF A TRAIN
Positively Identified by Engineer, Fire
 man and Express Messenger.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 25.-That they have positively identified Jack Hart nett of Chicago and Elmer Nigus, Springfield. as the men who held up the Chicago and Alton Hummer Monday night at Hes Junction, was the claim made tonight by detectives who rigidly examined the suspects at the police station where they were confronted by Engineer Mclaughlin. Fireman Sullivan and Express Messen- ger Ayres. The railroad men declared also that the men held were bandits. The men were arrested today.
 Warrants charging burglary were sworn out against the pair, this being sufficient to hold them until the case against them is absolutely established. Vigus protested his innocence. Hart nett refused to talk other than to give short answers to the interroga- tories of the detectives.
 By tIe stories of the express mes senger and trainmen, the authorities were convinced that only two men took part In the actual work of hold ing up the train. They are not sure. however, that there was not another man at some distance from the scene.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
A FUSILADE OF SHOTS
 INTERRUPTS WEDDING
Stepfather of Bride Opens Fire on
 Members of His Family.

Taylorville, H., Dec. 25.-John Bel der, a'carpenter, armed with a reVolv- CT, tntruded upon a wedding party at the home of his mother-in-la Mrs. Edna Fisher, tonight, shot and ssri- ously wounded Mrs. Fisher, fired a number of ineffective shots at his wife, at the bridal couple and at policemen who were called to the house, and was himself m0rtally wounded by one of the police officers. Mrs. Fisher, 6S years old, probably will die. The we'd ding ceremony was performed after the excitement occasionsd by the shooting had subsided.
 The wedding which Belder's attack interrupted was that of his stepdaugh- ter, Elsie Bates, to Ora Redfern. On entering the house he fired three inef- fective shots at his wife. She escaped by the back door. The frightened guests retreated and Mrs. Fisher and the bride and groom sought shelter in rooms on the lower floor. Belder fired six times through the door of the room occupied by Mrs. Fisher. One bullet struck the woman, taking effect in the abdomen. She escaped through a win dow to neighnors and was later re- moved to a hospital.
 After shooting Mrs. Fisher, Belder went to the room in which Miss Bates and Redfern had sought refuge and fired five shots. none of which took eff feet. The bridal couple escaped through a window, as had Mrs. Fisher.
 When the police reached the scene Belder came to the door and fired five ineffective shots at the officers.
 One officer returned the fire with a shotgun and another with revolver Belder retreated to the rear of the house, and later was found with bull let wound near the heart, but heavily armed and preparing to resist arrest A capture was effected by a stratageul and Belder was taken to a hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
DR. MARY WALKER URGES
 FREE USE OF ONIONS
Regards Them as Very Effective In
 Driving Away Disease.

Chicago, Dec 25-The use of plenty of onions will drive. among other things, contagious disease out of any city, Dr. Mary Walker, who is visit ing Chicago friends, tonight declared. Here are Dr. Walkers directions for the use of onions:
 Eat plenty of them, stewed, boiled, fried or raw.
 Keep the fumes of onions contin- ually permeating the atmosphere.
 Spread onions in the alleys, on the lawn and any other place where it might appear they would do good.
 Dr. Walker said onions were ear ticularly effective against smallpox The use of the vegetable in two cities at least has proven her contention to be correct, she said
 Madrid was one of the affected cities" she said. Some even had made the statement before the onions were used that the city would be depopu- lated by smallpox. The minister plen- ipotentiary assured me that the spread of the disease had been halted by the use of onions. They also were used in other cities
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
MISS HELEN TAFT THE
 WHITE HOUSE HOSTESS
Presides Over Christmas Tree and Dis
 tributes the Presents.

Washington. Dec 25.-Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the president, was hostess at the White House Christmas celebration today. In the absence of the president and Mrs. Taft she pre- sided over the family dinner tonight and later distributed gifts from the Christmas tree in the blue room. She was aided by Robert Taft, elder son of the president
 Among the guests were MT. and Mrs. W. c. Heron of Cincinnati and their five children and Mrs. Thomas Laughlin with her two children. MT. Heron is a brother of Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Laughlin 8 sister. Charles Taft, younger son of the president, is with him in Panama
 The Christmas tree occupied the cen ter of interest at the White House. Robert and Miss Helen Taft devoted the day in decorating the tree which Is very large one and in hanging on it the presents for the children. Af- ter dinner the party gathered in the historic blue room. where the Christ mas tree celebration took place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
 FOR NEW WORKS POOR
Salvation Army and Big Tim" SuIli-
 van Provide for Them.

New York, Dec 25.-The Christmas spirit ruled New Yok today. and multitudes of the poor felt the bene- f1cent effects. The municipality and private philanthropic organizations joined in extending charity. and tens of thousands of the city's hungry were fed and clothed and in other ways made to feel that they were sharers in the general celebration.
 The Salvation Army. caring for 300, 900 persons throughout the country pr-vided for 25.000 here. At the Ninth regiment armory 5000 baskets of food were presented to representatives of as many families. Clothing and fuel will be exchanged in return for tick cts handed to the 5000. Dolls and toys were given to thousands of children after the i1uHgry had been fed.
 Congressman Big Tim Sullivan beloved of the Bowery district. gave his customary Christmas dinner tc 5000 homeless men. When they had broken fast with food such as most of them had not tasted in months. pipes and tobacco were given. together with a ticket which will bring each man shoes and socks on February 6. Big Tim himself spent Christmas Ill ir bed
 At Ellis Island 1000 immigrants en- joyed their first American Christmas In Madison Square park the municipal tree again glittered tonight for sev- eral hours. and crowds stood near il to enjoy the sight and the Christmas music provided.
 The Christmas heart of one city mag istrate prompted him to discharge all prisoners arrested for intoXiCation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
NEW ENGLAND SNOWFALL AVERAGED OVER TWO FEET
Nantucket Cut of from All communi-
 cation With Mainland.

Boston, Dec. 25.-A blanket of snow, ranging from two feet in the so1th to scarcely a trace in the north, made Christmas in New England today white one for the first time in three years The weather. however, was repetition of the Indian summer con- ditions which prevailed last year, for 1t Was clear, calm and warm through out the day.
 On Nantucket Island the natives spent the day in digging out from un- der a thick blanket of snow which fell in yesterdays storm and in an en- deavor to re-establish communication by wire with different parts of the island and with the mainland.
 The snowfall averaged more than two feet, and telephone. and telegraph service was interrupted and all the island roads were blocked.
 Retail dealers in Boston announced that their sales had averaged heavier than ever before, due, 1t was believed, to the shop early" warning.
 The fire department reported small CT number of fires from Christmas trees than in many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Those on Board the TurriaIba Had Become ReCOn-
 CiIed to the Fate of White Star Liner
ALL PRAYED WHEN STORM WAS AT ITS HEIGHT
Police Inspector Hughes of New York Describes Scenes o United Fruit Steamer After She Struck Sandbar-Pa sengers Transferred Revenue Cutter Seneca Yesterday Morning Women and Children Going First

New York. Dec. 5.-The 57 passen- gers and eighteen of the crew of the United Fruit companys steamship Turrialba, ashore since yesterday morning at Brigantine shoals. nine miles north of Atlantic City, N. J., ar rived here tonight on board the United States revenue cutter Seneca.
 The cutter had stood by the strand ed vessel all last night and at g o'clock this morning passengers, part of the crew and the baggage and mail were safely transferred and the Seneca started on it's Christmas journey to this port. The sea was smooth and the weather fair and the passengers ex- perienced but little discomfort. A Christmas dinner was provided by the officers of the Seneca
 But Few Relatives at Pier.
 Tt was not as bad as you thought it was" vouchsafed an elderly man as he stepped, first among the rescued passengers from a gangplank at an East River pier tonight We had plenty to eat and drink on the Fur rialba"
 Scarcely a hundred relatives and friends of the passengers were wait ing at the pier for wireless messages during the day had brought word that all on board the steamer were safe and that the Seneca was on her way with the rescued party to the com panys pier.
 Vessel May Be Saved.
 According to reports brought here the Turrialba lies with propeller dam aged, stern post cracked and rudder missing. With good weather the ves- sel will be saved, it is expected though her cargo of bananas may have to be tossed overheard.
 The Seneca arrived at quarantine shortly after dark and was boarded there by United States customs off, cers. Passengers reported that several hours earlier the Santa Marta, sister ship of the wrecked Turrialba, out ward bound met the Seneca. The rails and cheered the rescued men and women on the revenue cutter.
 Talked About the Titanic.
 According to stories told by passen- gers upon reaching here tonight, many of them prepared for death by drown ing after the Turrialba steaming through a snoWstorm on her way from Jamaica, West Indies, to New York, grounded on the Jersey sands in the early hours of yesterday,
 We were reconciled to our fate, " said Police Inspector Edward Hughes of this city, returning with his wife from a trip in search lof health. We talked about the Titanic and we can now appreciate something of what the poor passengers OF that ill-fated ship experienced
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
DRAFTING A MODEL
 MUNICIPAL CHARTER.
National Municipal League Undertakes
 Hereulsan Task.

Philadelphia. Dec. 25.-The National Municipal league is undertaking to draft model municipal charter. and the bureau of municipal research is engaged in drafting an administrative code for the cities of New Jersey to present tc the legislature at its ses- sion which begins In January.
 To unify the work of these two or "a nisat tions a committee was appoint ed. 1t was announced today, to review the whole system of municipal legisla- tion to determine what should profit ably 20 into the state constitution, Into the general laws of the state, into the special city charters and into the ad- mintstrative codes of the cities and other ordinances. The scope of these several branches of legislation having been thus determined, the municipal league win draw uP its model charter and the bureau e' municipal researca is nlo6el code. each surn,cmen ing the other
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
TURKS, COUNTER PROPOSALS
Decided Upon by Council of Ministers
 and Sent to London.

Constantinople, Dec. 25.-The porte today telegraphed to Rechad Pasha at London counter peace proposals as de- cided upon by the council of ministers. The exact nature of the proposals has not been revealed, but the official view of the situation is still hopeful.
 The Turkish press is unanimous in declaring that the allies conditions are not acceptable and that the Turk ish delegates were not sent to London to commit suicide.
 | The porte has repeated to the pow CTS the demand made a month ago for a consulsr inquiry respecting the atro- cities alleged to have been ccrnmitted by the allies in 'the occupied territory.
 Austria to Disband Reservists.
 London, Dec, 26.-A St. Petersburg despatch to the Daily Mail says:
 According to reliable information, Austria has decided to discontinue her military preparations and disband her reservists."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Royal Welcome
 Awaits Wilson
STAUNTON TO DO HONOR TO
 PRESIDENT-ELEC
PROGRAMME ARRANGED
Includes sonfires, TorohIiaht Process sion, Military and Civic Parade, Two Receptions and Southern Dinner"

Staunton, Va, Dec. 25.-With all ar engagements practically completed Staunton, the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, president elect, enthusiastic ally awaits the arrival of it's distin- guished son next Friday night, which will mark the beginning of the celebra- tion in honor of his homecoming. The city Is in gala attire for the celebra- tion and no event in Virginia in re- cent years has attracted more atten- tion.
 Hundreds of Bonfires.
 Probably the most spectacular feat ure of the celebration will be the her aiding of the arrival in Virginia of the distinguished visitor by the glare of bonfres. From the time his special train crosses over the state line at Alexandria until it arrives in Staunton, Governor Wilson's approach will Se signalized by hundreds of bonf1res.
 Big Parade on Saturday.
 The celebration will bring to Staun- ton prominent members of the United States senate and house of represen- tatives, state officials, including Gov ernor Mann and hosts of friends of the president elect. The celebration will end Saturday with a parade, partioi- pated in by federal, state and other military organizations and civil bodies which will be reviewed by the presi- dent t-elect.
 Torehlisht Procession Friday Night.
 MT Wilson is scheduled to arrive in Stsunteh at T.5O o'clock Friday eve ming. FTom the station he will be es- sorted to the house where he vas born, the Presbyterian Manse, when his father was pastor of the local Pres byterian church, There he will be received by the Rev. A, M. Frazer, as the official representative of the city and his host during his visit, Fri day evening tAere will be toFehiight procession and street demonstration with addresses by prominent visitors to the city.
 Receptions, Parade and Dinner. On Saturday morning an informal reception will be held at the home of Dr. Frazer at which the guest of hon. or will receive all state, county and city officials, honored visitors and members of the Wilson celebration committee. Then will occur the mil itary and civic parade In the after noon Dr. Frazer will deliver from the front porch of the Mary Baldwin sem mary an address of welcome to Mir Wilson, to which he will respond. Fol lowing this, the president-ele will hold a public reception at the sem mary. At night an old southern din ner will end the festivities
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
WHITTIER RELICS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Fire Damages Many Autograph Letters
 Received by Poet.

Anlesbury. Mass, Dec. 25.-Relics of the poet. John Greenleaf Whittier, in cudine autograph letters, from not ables all over the world and manu- scripts were burned or seriously dam aged by smoke and water today in a
 fire which partly consumed the build ing occupied by the Whittier House association. The fire is supposed to have started from the furnace. When discovered by the caretaker it had made such headway that only small part of the collection of relics with which the house was filled. was saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Everybody Prayed.

Everybody Prayeo.
 Everyone prayed when the storrn was at it's height and those men who had wives, we-well you can think 1t over yourselves, young men," he said to the reporters.
 Ship ouivered as if Breaking.
 q think we struck the sand bar af 3.55 i'll the morning. l, among others. came out on deck to see what was the cause of the peculiar sensation, the ship apparently quivering as if she vaa going to break. The weather waa thick. It was showing and the wind was from the northeast.
 Then the engines were shut down and all that could be heard was the noise of breakers striking against the ship and the sound of hurrying feet of passengers and crew.
 Rescue Party Has Narrow Escape.
 When the tide fell the breakers beaf against the starboard quarter and the steamer shook from stem to stern Breakers broke over the ship with in- creased fury"
 Captain Lindsay ordered wireless messages for help sounded.r continl ued Inspector Hughes, "and soon a re- ply came that the Seneca was on her way. The captain kept the passengers informed by having bulletins posted In the main companionway. Early in r1a afternoon life saving motor boat, trying to reach the vessel, was swepe by a giant wave against her side. Those on board the Turrialba pulled the lifeboat on board to save her from being dashed to pieces. The women passengers were sent below when the fear was felt that those in the rescue craft might be lost"
 Lifebosts Lowered.
 According to passengers. the life- boats were lowered at 3 o'clock yester- day afternoon and those on board were prepared to enter them. but the steam~ CT was heaving so heavily that the passengers were unable to stand. A while later the Seneca hove in sighf and a small boat with seven men came. alongside. After conference it waa decided not to attempt Co transfer un- til the water became smoother.
 Women and Children Firat.
 The night was passed in comparative comfort, and early today the uansfeB began with five boats two from the Seneca, one from the Turriaiba ana two from a nearby life saving station- The trans shipment was made without mishap on a comparatively smooth sea, women and children going first. the male passengers second. tho gov-s ernment mail next, and hand bag1 gage and members of tho crew last< The trip up the coast ln the Seneca was made without notable incident
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
pAN8uRY COUPLE WERE
 ABOARD THE TURRlRLRA.
Were Returning from Wedding Trip
 Spent in Jamaica.

Danhuy. Conn. Dec. 25-Alr and Mrs Martin Griffing of this city were passengers on the steamship Turrialbs, which went ashore off the Jersey coast yesterday in 8 snowstoTm. They were returning from their wedding trip spent in Jamaica. Mir. Griffing Is cashier of the City National bank and is one of the best known banking men in the state, Telesrams were re- ceived by friends here today that they had arrived in New York safely.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
 BUFFALO SCHOOL CHILDREN
Urge Attendance at International Con
 gross of School Hygiene.

Buffalo, N. T.. Dec. 25.-One hundred and twenty-five thousand school chil- dren of Buffalo and vicinity are to sign a mammoth invitation to be sent to the heads of nearly half hundred countries all over the globe, request ing them, for the sake of their little cousins in those lands, to send as many delegates as possible to the fourth in ternational congress of school hygiene which meets here next August,
 In addition, the invitation will be signed by pr. Charles W. Eliot, presi- dent emeritus of Harvard, who is pres ident of the congress, and Mayor Louis P Fuhrmann
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
VAUDEVILLE ACTRESS
 EXPIRES IN THEATRE
Staggered to Wings During Her Act
 and Passed Away.

Stamford. Conn, Dec 25.-Miss Mar garet Hatch, a vaudeville actress. was stricken with heart disease during her sketch at a local theatre tonight and died few minutes later in the wings of the stage. She was 40 years old. Her body is being held at the morgue awaiting instructions from relatives In Chicago
 The audience did not know of her death until after the performance. In the middle of her act she was seen to stagger as If In a swoon She managed to reach the wings. where she dropped dead. The curtain was runs down and the management an nounced that the woman had tainted. substitute was secured and the per formance continued,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
PRESIDENT TAFT LEAVES
 AMERICAN TERRITORY.
Goes Outside Panama Canal Zone to
 Attend Ball st Panama.

Panama Dee B.. The ur4SjdeRt spent part ul the day outside of Amer . lcan territory. He attended the ball given in his honor this evening by President Porras in the national thea ter at Panama. It was therefore necessary for President Taft to leave the limits of the canal zone to meet his engagement.
 The streets Of the capital were crowded and the buildings were ssily decorated. ReN shirted iiremen guard ing the route over which the presiden- Hal party passed made the scene a picturesque one.
 The members of the diplomatic corps, the canal officials. the cabinet ministers and officials of the republic were present and united in giving President Taft a hearty reception. The president danced with Sonora Porras.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CHICAGO PRISONERS SING
 STAR sPANGLED BANNER"
Also Enjoyed Christmas Feast and
 Vaudeville Performance.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-PIlsoners at the county jail were disappointed today when singers from the Chicago Grand Opera company failed to give 8 concert whirh had been planned Iailer Davis, however. managed to gather several acronars, n1onoiosis1s and other pet formers who have been showing ar nickel theatres and olher small houses for performance. A dinner followed.
 Eighteen hundred men and boys it the house of correction sang The Star Spsuglsd Banner" while baud played the tune. The prisoners also were given 6 feast
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
oRoZco RELEASED
 AND REARREsTED.
Mexican Government Charges Him
 With Larceny and Robbery.

San Antonio, Tex. Dee. @5. olcne! Pascuai proZcc. father of 6ener3l Psscnal Grozco. leader Of he Mexican revolution in yA- northwest relra Sed from confinement in the military pris en at Fort Sam lTousJon today under bends for >2.5tp on Inc charge of Nio- l&,iur neutrality Jaws. lie Nas i'm nrdia,elv rearrrsJcd 'by the civil au- Jhorities ou warrant in which rhc Mexican government charges him with larceny and r0nnsrr. alleged to nave netn committed in ne state af nj huahua
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
LEGALITY OF CORPORATION
 TAX TO BE DETERMINED
As Applied to Corporations Which
 Have Leased Their Property.

Washington, Dec. 25.-A corporation tax issue involving the right of the federal government to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes from corporations which have leased their property will be argued in the United States supreme court Jan. g. The case, according to an announcement by So- licitor General Bullitt today, Is that of the Mine Hill and Schuylkill Haven Railroad company, which sued the collector of internal revenue at Phila- delphia for 5000 collected by the gov ernment under the corporation tax law. This s4,000.0O0 corporation, by the au- thority of the legislature of Pennsyl- vania, leased It's property to the Phila- delphia and Reading Railway company at an annual rental of S252.O00
 The supreme court has held that the corporation tax is imposed upon the doing" of corporate business, and the point involved in this case is whether corporations which have thus leased their property really are doing busi- ness"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CREW OF SCHOONER
 PERISHES IN GALE
Wreck of Vessel Found, but No Trace
 of Crew Discovered.

St. Pierre. Mia, Dec. 25.--The crew of the British schooner -Aldine mum bering probably six men. are believed lo have perished in yesterdays gale. Al daybreak today the wreck of the vessel was fonnd on the north side of St. Pierre Roads. There was no trace of her crew. Kerosene barrels and other remnants of a general cargo were picked up on shore.
 The Aldlne was ho-nd from Bos- ton for this port She was a three masted yessei of 1ia tons, owned by 4. Y Conrad of Lunenhurg, N. $
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
sUFFRAGETTE MARcHERS
 CELEBRATE oHRIsTMAa
Enjoy Skating. a Christmas Tree and
 Charity Ball.

Hudson. \. T., Dec. 25.-The suf- fragette army enroute 10 Albany did not march today General Rosalis Jones for the first time since the army left New York on December 1e. or- dered a full days rest for the ob- servanoe of Christmas festivities. The programme of celebration included d roller skating party. tree and to-. night attendance Ht charity bah where Miss Jones and others vera given opportunity to mako speeches for tho cause Tomorrow tho ussrch. CTS will go on through the snoAF Nta Stockport. a five mile journey.