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The Prescott daily news., 1912-10-29
wolJLD HAVE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES REPORT ALL
 EXPENDITURES.
NO AGREEMENT ON REPORT
Committee Hopelessly Divided as to the Past Performances of Finan- Politicians-What the
 New Law May Include.

Washington. Oct 29.-Divorce of politics from business-big or little bv enactment of corrupt practices acts more stringent than any of the mod el" laws now in effect in several states, will be the demand urged upon congress by the Clapp committee of the senate.
 The members have not framed any specific recommendations Their in- yestigation of campaign finances is halted temporarily, probably to be re- sumed after the election. It was an- nounced Monday there would be no craftsmanship in their appeal to con gress for statutes which would bar from future campaign war chests money from corporations. The com mittee members represent the three great national parties and are unani- nous in their opinion as to the needs for political reforms.
 There is no provision of any code requiring publicity of pre-convention uuduSlho. A AOh oNSlN1o G1NC iNtN i0- Quiring reports which incidentally dis play use of presidential funds, but there is no federal statute on this point, The only law relating to cam paign contributions refers to elections at which senators and representatives, are chosen, which, in way, involves presidential candidates, but does not include them specifically.
 To supervise scrupulously the cleo ton of presidents, senators and rep resentatives will be the scope of the new law, the senators indicated. Here in part is what they propose to in- clude:
 Prohibition of contributions by any
The Prescott daily news., 1912-10-29
THREE CHIEF AIDS IN MEXICAN UPRISING ARE TO BE
 EXECUTED.
COURT MARTIAL IN A
 21-H0UR SECRET SESSION
Contention Made That Former Presi- dents Nephew Did Not Have an Adequate Defense-Punish-
 ment for All Captured.

Vera Cruz, Oct. 29.-Gen. Felix Diaz, leader of the recent revolution here, and Maj. Zerate, Col Antonio Migoni and Lieut.. Lima, officers un- der Diaz, in his attempt to overthrow the government, have been condemned to death by court martial,
 Lieut.. Camacho, Capt. Mayer of the rural guard and Capt. Hermilio Mar tinez were sentenced to 10 years inl- prisonment, and Gabriel Ramos. GUS toms collector, and Herman Arosegui, censor of telegrams, were sentenced to two, years imprisonment Nine other officers and civilians were al lowed to go free.
 Sentences Cause Sentation. The court martial, which was pre- sided over by Gen. Davila sat in se- cret session from ? o'clock Saturday morning until 3:15 o'clock Sunday morning, A great crowd, including relatives and many friends of the ac- cused men, gathered outside the build ing where the court sat and waited for hours for the findings, notwith- standing a heavy rainstorm.
 Gen. Davila refused to acknowledge the orders of the district judge to sus- pend the proceedings in the case of Gen. Diaz and Maj. Zerate. Gen. Del train, military commander of the zone, however, accepted a writ of habeas corpus and suspended the execution, leaving the prisoners temporarily at the disposition of the district court.
 It is thought probable that Col Mi goni and Lieut.. Lima will be shot without much more ado The proceed ings of the military court have been criticised generally as being deficient.
 Defense Inadequate.
 Public opinion has been strongly against a military trial for Gen Diaz. It is openly asserted that the prison CTS had an inadequate defense, and no investigations have been made so far as to why the federal troops entered the city with white flags flying and the greeting Long live Diaz."
 Col Diaz dOraz and Capt Cuesta were among the leaders Of the rebel lion who escaped. It is thought they will join the OaXaca rebels. Gen. Diaz had more than 1000 men under his banner, 300 of whom were made prisoners.
 Col Jiminez Castro of the Federal forces, who was shot in the leg in a skirmish prior to the taking of Vera Cruz has hecD sent to Meyico City for the treatment of his wound.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-10-29
Newspaper Case Up December 2.

Washington, Oct. 29-The supreme court advanced to December for ar gument the cause involving the con stitutional.ty of the newspaper sec ton of the postal appropriation law. Without announcing decisions in either the hard coal trusts, state rate or Union Pacific merger cases. the court adjourned after handing down one ruling, that in the newspaper law case.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-10-29
ouareIs Over Pups. Kills Man.

Quarels Over Pups, Kills Man.
 Louisville, Ky, Oct. 29-Following quarrel over the ownership of'a lit ter of pups, William Zirnheld, 26, shot and killed Fred Bauer, 23, here. Zirn- held gave himself up to the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
May Basket Social and Dance Given
 hy St. CeceIia's Society Big Success


 Union hall was the scene of much 1ollincation on Friday evening when St Ce-elia's T, 4. society had a May basket social and dance. A large crowd assembled and by their expres- sionS at the finish of the evenings en- joyment gave proof Of the fine time on the occasion of the societys first dance and assured d much larger crowd for JheT next
 The principal feature of the evening was the Maypole dance by twelve chiI- dren, whose fine work brought forth well meritcd applause. The leader in the Maypole dance was little Andrew Kirby, the three year old boy wonder, who was dressed up in a dress suit for the occasion and whose appearance on the floor fairly brought down the house The children who assisted in the daEce were J. McNally and Lola Gay 'fhCmas Mccormack and Mar sarat Reed, Harold Humphrey and Jo- seohine Fortelance, Michael Downing and Catherine Daley, Michael Kirby and Julia Gallagher. Joseph Portelance and Katfryn Kirby.
 The children showed the careful training of Mrs. M l.. SIney the eff cielt president Of St. Cecelia's society. Miss Kathryn Sliney accompanied on the piano.
 The grand march followed, led by MISS Anna Sliney and Joseph Belle deur, president of the Father Mathew T. A. sOciCtN ", the second couple being Miss Mary T. Sullivan and James Mur- phy, vice presidents of their respective societies.
 Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice and Rev. w. H. Kennedy were guests of the 0cca- sion.
 The hall was tastefully decorated in garlands of roses and butterflies and sHeamers of purple and white. The { decorating committee consisted of Jo- seph farrell and Thomas Shahan.
 During interm%TsiOn John MCNally and Miss Lola Gay gave an interesting exhibition of the sailors hornpipe, aC- companied by Miss Sliney. Mrs. NJ. L. Shney was in genercl charge of the af- f2tr, the following committee from St. Cecella's acting as a committee or May baskets and fans: Misses Mary Carroll, Della Nealon, Julia Dennis, Margaret CoDgdon. Loretta Reed, Helen Drescher, Nellie Barry, Eliza | beth Sullivan. Catherine Warrington, ] Mary Sullivan. Mary Nolan Kathryn | Slmsy, Anna S1iney, Margaret Sliney. Louise BelledeuP, Mrs William Ryan, ! Mrs. Mccarthy and Mrs. 4. l.. Belle 1 fleur
 The following committee from the ] Father Mathew society assisted. Jo- 1 seph DOnnelly, Patrick McMahon. | James Murphy. Leadore Gladue, Frank i Harrington. Joseph Portelance and | Joseph BellefeuT, with aJmes Redden | in charge of the coat room. Corning s 1 orchestra furnished excellent music. Part of the proceeds will be donated l as a contribution from the society J towards the fund being raised all ] through the state for the benefit of the 1 building fund for St. Agnes home for | orphans in the city of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Union Forces Take New Orleans
Thrilling News for North This Week Fifty Years Ago John B. Jennings of Preston Prisoner Since Bull Run, is Heard from-SeversI Norwich Men With Him in Southern Prison

This week fifty years ago opened with the electrifying news for the un- ion cause in the civil war that New Orleans had been taken by the north ern troops. How difficult it was to obtain anything more than the bare information that the city had fallen to Admiral Farraguts fleet. this news coming through southern forces, and the papers announced that it would probably be a week before full details of the capture could be received from northern sources.
 The following items from The Bull letin of 1862 will be of interest:
 April 2S. 1S62-A despatch from Mo- bile received through a southern source states that the union forces passed Fort Jackson on April A. When the news reached New Orleans, martial law was put in force, business com pletely suspended, all the cotton and steamboats, excepting such as were necessary to transport cOin ammuni- ton, etc., were destroyed.
 One hundred recruits for the Four teenth U. $. infantry from Pennsyl- vdnia, arrived at Fort Trumbull, New London, Friday night.
 Gov. Buckingham's Big Vote.
 The state canvassers completed the work on Friday, by which it is shown that in the recent election Governor Buckingham was reelected by 39,7S2 votes over his opponent James C. Loomis, who had 3O,696
 April 29. 1S62-The funeral of pr. D. w. c. Lathrop, late surgeon with the Eighth Connecticut was held on Monday from Rev Mr. Arms church at Norwich Town and was largely at tended The services were conducted by Revs. Arms Bond and Gulliver, and at o'clock the body was placed upon the train to be taken to Windham for burial
 Henry Clark Going to Fortress Mon
 roe.
 Henry L. Clark will start from this city on Friday in a schooner for Fort ress Monroe. He very kindly offers to take free, any small parcels which those having friends in the First Con uecticut artillery wish to send them
 A despatch to Secretary of War Stonton from Major General Wool at Fortress Monroe, confirms the news of the capture of New Orleans.
 April 30, 1S62--A yoSnlg son of Will fam C. Osgo0d fell into the cisteIn in front of the Wauregan last night, after the steamer had got through playing, the cistern lid not having Oeen replaced after taking up the sucuons. The boy got out safe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

that they had been in favor of sur render the day before.
 They told me that General Lee had differed with them and thought there could be nothing but a small force of cavalry in his front, until the repulse of GOrdon's chrge ordered by him on that morning.
 Demonstration of Joy.
 T hesitated about needlessly expos ing myself by going to the infantry line of battle, but realizing the neces- sity for quick action l consented to do so if Captain Sims would go with me. Captain Sims was excused, as his horse was played out. and Captain Brown of Gordons staff rode with me. General Chamberlain of Maine was the officer on the infantry line to whom l announced the unconditional surren- der of Lees army.
 The advance was immediately halt ed and the news quickly flashed along the line, causing the greatest dem onstration of joy that l ever witness ed. Leaving Captain Brown with the infantry line, having no time for an explanation. I gallOped back across the { field to General Custer with the towel in my hand. to make the same an nOuncement, and witnessed the same .Ib ] conditional surrender of Lees army" General E. W. Whitaker was born at Ashford, Conn. where ne is still a le- ! gal voter, but he is now and has been for some years in the service of the 1 District of Columbia in this city.
 He enlisted with General Hawley on 1 April 15, 1861. at Hartford, as a pri- vate. and was discharged in 1866 as brig3dier general and chief of staff ! He received a congressional medal of honor for most distinguished gallanTy l at Reams Station, Va, June 29, 1864 in having volunteered and charging through the enemy's line of battle. He was selected by General Sheridan tc make the hazardous attempt to cap ture Colonel Harry Gilmor, the notori- ous rebel guerrilla. whom he brought in as a prisoner in February, 1863.
 In 1866 he was appointed an officer of the Sixth Cayalry1U. s. A., but de clined rhe appointment Senator Braudcgee recently inuoduced a bil authorizing the president to appoin General Whitaker to the army anC place him oh the retired list
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Alaxander \. Discn.

The funeral of Anjie Auen. wife of Alexander II. Disco. was held from her late home, No, Oak street, at $50 o'clock Friday morning, At the sol emn high mass in st, Pauick's church at 9 o'clock Rev Hugh Treanor was celebrant, Rev, Thomas A. Grumbly deacon and Rev. W. r. Cayauaugh sub-deacon. Mrs. B. J. Cough sang Pie Jesu and There's 9 Beautiful Land on High. At the close of the service the choir rendered Nearer, My God. to Thee. There were many beautiful floral forms. Among those present were the members of the senior class of the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic, of which a daughter, Miss Nina Disco. is a member. and relatives and friends from New York, Danielson Jewett City and Wauregan. The bear CTS were Frank D., William B.. David D. and Nelson Disco brothers-in-law of the deceased Burial was in the family plot in St. Mary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
YARD BRAKEMAN KILLED
 BY SWITCH ENGINE.
Edwin M. Futile Fatally Hurt at Midway-Right Arm Severed, Legs Crushed.


 While switching cars in the Midway yard Jf the New Haven road, Edwin M. Futile of PoquCnOc, yard brake man, was struck by a switcher about o'clock Friday morning and received injuries from which he died at 11.40 o'clock at the Memorial hospital, New London.
 The accident happened at the east end of the west yard. The exact cir cumstances surrounding the fatality are not known. as there was no one near when it happened. Futile, dur ing a brief period of consciousness, was heard to say, however, that he was struck by a swltCher
 At the hospital it was found that Tutte's right leg had been crushed in the thigh, the left leg was crushed below the knee, the right arm crushed just above the wrist and the fingers of the left hand had been severed. Everything possible was done at the hospital, but Tuttle was SO badly mu- tilated that it was impossible to op- crate on him.
 Futile was about 26 years of age and was unmarried. He had been in the employ of the road about three years. He was member of Thames River lodge, No. 496 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and of Fairview lodge, No. 101 l. Q. Q. F.. of Groton Great regret is expressed at his uu- timely end. as he was universally liked among railroad men.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Petition for This Section. lSpecial fn The RnIlcfin ]

Washington, May S.-Senator Bran degee presented in the senate the pe- titiOu Of The Young Peoples Chris tan Endeay0r society of asbern Con Recticut favorfng the passage Of the Kenyon-Sheppard bill
 Senator Mclean presented the peti- ton of citizens of the town of Chat ham faYoTing the passage of the Ken yon- Sheppard bill to regulate inter state transportation of intcxicating linmnrs
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Armv and Navy cIub Banauet.

The Army and Navy club of Con nectfcut will hold it's annual meeting in New London June IA The club will meet as in the past two summers at The GrisWold. the hotel opening the next day for the regular season.
 The programme for the club meeting will be the same as in past years The business meeting will come first, with election Of officers and reports, and then will come the annual banquet with al lrcsses,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters at the Norwich, Conn, postofiice for the week ending May 4, 1912, follows: Lizzie AltCer. Earl Asher. Louise Marion Av- cry, Mrs. Milford BodweH, Michael Boylan, David Brown. Mrs. Brown. Mrs. J. l.. Carter Thomas Guy, Calise Cantara Mrs. C. 1T. Fuller, M. Lanard, John McCarty, Bronislau Pucpytous. Herbert Ramsey. Mrs. F. R. Riley. Nj. F. Smith. Yincenze Tocist Mrs C. Woodward, Jennie Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
WEDDING.
PhiIIipsRouse. SC.

There was il quiet wedding at the Preston City Manse Thursday after noon, when Miss Edith Amelia Rouse of Preston became the wife of c, El- neP Phillips of sprHgue. Conn. A single ring servies WAS ugsd, Rev. Luthsr N, Keneston, pastor of the Preston City Congregational church. eHeiatinB. There were present Charles H, Phillips ef spragua, father of the groom; Miss Bessie GFafy Messrs. Frank and Ldnweed CraFy. cousins of the bFide
 The yeaHs couple left at anea for q trip ta Westerly. R. T.. and etheF Fiasss. They wih reside iH Versailles. GaaB
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Damaoe from Grass Fire.

A short time ago grass and leaves in a lot on the Canterbury turnpike caught fire and the blaze spread to a barn on the lot belonging to James H.. Barry of Norwich. This barn with it's contents was burned. Fortunately two loads of hay had been taken away a short time before, so that the money Inss NaS Iassenad-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Prisoners Heard From.

The family of John E. Jennings ot Preston, member of Captain Ches- ter's company, Second c. ", who was taken prisoner at Bull Run, received a letter from him on Tuesday, the first news they have had directly since he was taken. He is imprisoned at Sal isbury, N. c. With him are four other members of the same company. David ROsenblatt, Charles Murray and Aus tin c. Munroe of this city and James F. Wilkinson of Putnam. They were on their way from New Orleans to Fortress Monroe to be exchanged, but the rebels stopped exchanging before they reached there. They are in good health.
 May 1. 1S62-The rebel newspapers have found out that Beauregard was badly whipped at Pittsburg Landing and are taking the rebel secretary of war to task for withholding the in- formation from the people.
 Can't Understand New Orleans.
 May ?, 1S62-The rebel press is, of course, exceedingly sore on the sub ject of the capture of New orleans and it is amusing to note the indignant style of some of their comments. The Richmond Despatch says that the whole affair is a mystery, but after ad- hitting that the blow is a hard one, it goes on to say that it was to have been expected and doesn't amount 10 much, after all In fact, The Despatch rather anticipates the loss of all sea- beard and river towns that can be reached by our gunboats, but thinks the confederacy is all right so long SIS its armies remain victorious
 Fort Macon Surrenders to Bombard-
 ment.
 Fort Macon. Wilmington \. C., sur rendered on Friday, April %, after a bombardment of ten and a half hours by the union batteries. The batter ies were planted behind heavy sand banks. The preaching battery was l,l00 feet distant and the mortars 1,400 feet. Seven men were killed and eighteen wounded. two mortally.
 May 3. 1S62-Tbe Thirteenth C. V Colonel Birge, arrived at Ship Island on the 18th ut. Eight members have died since the regiment left New Ha- ven.
 Distinguished Guests at the Pequot.
 The Pequot house, New London. is to be under charge of H. $. Crocker during the coming season. We learn that fifteen wealthy families have al- ready engaged rooms at the Pequot among them Baron Stoeckel the Russian minister at Washington. Cheyalier EIulseman, the Austrian minister, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
BIG STEAMERS BACK
 ON NEW LONDON LINE.
Chapin and Lowell Return and Begin
 Running at Once,

Changes on the New London line, beginning Friday, bring the big steam CTS which run through the summer and fall back on the line again. Steamer Chester w. Chapin came to New Lon don Friday from Newport and went down on the night trip, Steamer City of Lowell, which came up Thursday night, lies at the wharf over night and will go to New York tonight. Steamer Maine came up from New York Friday night and on Saturday goes to New port to lie up for the summer or be used as an emergency boat. The Chapin takes the place of steamer New Hampshire, which was laid off and sent to Newport.
 The Lowell is scheduled for the usual Hudson river excursions on Sun days, so that she must be on the trip to New York Saturday nights. This is the reason for her lying off ana re- maining until Saturday night to go down the sound.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
DIED

BOUCHAHD In Moosup. April 30 1912, Joseph BOuChard, aged 59 years lTARsH-In New London May ?. 1912, Adriauna S.. wife of D. $. Marsh. BARBER-In AIoosup, May 2. 1912, Ser rua. wife of EdW. Barber, aged 49 years.
 M'DoNALD-In this city, May 3, sud- denly. Ellen Curran, wife of Jere- miah Mcdonald, of No. v High street.
 Notice of funeral hereafter PHELAN-In this city May 9. Mar garet Phelan. Funeral from the hone of Walter W. Lang. No. 2S Winchester street sun day afternoon at oclock. Service in St Patrick's church at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

NlLEN-At Brewster's Neck April 2e, 1912. a son, Erres Hjalmar to Carl and Olive Nylen.
 MORGAN-Iu this city May ,, sen, Gilbert NOrthrop. to AIr. and Mrs. Henry A. Morgan of Cheshire, Conn. MEDBURN- Westminster. April PC 1912. a daughter to AIr. and Mrs William AIedbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Manv at Preparatorv serviee.

There was a good attendance Thurs day evening at the midWeek service of the First Congregational church which was 3reDaratorv to the observance of the sacrament of the Lords Supper Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
NOTICE

All persons aearlng or intending 10 A"t -Nnr A'f hlfEel- lawn. garden si- -.HA iII-. al 4"r any "tfler purpose. ..hA inc ea,apu Of 1912. must first .nOe n . 'fl Lt'u per uilt from he office ut -.e EJart 0f Water Comm ssfonefs Any person using hose without said written permit shall be fined ss. This rule will hc strietiy enforced
 GILBERT g. RAYMOND. Clerk Hf tle Board of Water Commits
 sIoncrs. aprid
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
TAFTVILLE
Unclaimed Letters at Taftville Post
 office.

Unclaimed letters at the Taftville postofiCe for the week ending May 4 are as follows: Mons. Fraidre Duront, Dame Mary Louise Dechen. Clyde Henfeld, Mr. Clyde Henfeld. Miss Ethel R. Kenfeld Mrs. Kendeld. Mrs. Ed. Jodoin, Mr. Ed. Jodoin. Mrs Ed- mond Jodoin, Mrs OdeIa Pellerim. Mr.. J. Sonnery, Miss Matte $. Johnson.
 Fred Stone. Donald Smith, John Le Clair, George Barlow. Fred Caron at tended ball at New London Friday night They made the trip by auto mobile, Fred Caron driving. They re- port a very enjoyable time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

MT. and Mrs. William C. Osgood of East Town street are in Pittsfield, Mass, for few days stay, guests of MT. Osgood's sister, Mrs William w. GamWell.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

There do not seem t" be as many rented farms changing tenants this spring as formerly Ii takes all the profits, ard sometimes more. to be constantly moving to better the condi- tiOns
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

Mir. and Mrs. Emil Evans of New London have moved this week into the house on Otrobando avenue recently occupied by MT. and Mrs. Daniel Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Various Briefs.

Farmers about here who planted diff ferent seeds about six wells ago are announcing the fact that oats. peas. radishes, lettuce and potatoes are above ground
 table.
 Clifford Derosier of Lebanon is working on the Thomas farm.
 George Roach of Palmer was a To- cal visitor Friday.
 Miss Sadie Brewster of Providence was a guest Friday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Hermon J. Gibbs
 Mrs Thomas Lillibridge has return ed from a short stay in Columbia with her sister. Mrs Earle Holbrool
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

street will preach Sunday morning and evening at the First Methodist Epls- cOpal church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04

Mrs. William Burdick of Huntington avenue has been spending a day or two this week in New London with her son, Frederick Burdick
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
VIEle RnIlRtin, Norwich, Saturday, May 4, 1912.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. m.
 Subscribers whe fail to receive it by that time will confer a favor by re- porting the fact te The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
MARRIED

ROUsE-In Preston City, May 2 1912. by Rev. L. M I(eneston. Miss Edith A. Rouse of Preston and C. Elmer Phillips of 5pTague. CHAPMAN I'LAUGHLIN-Iu PrOvt- deuce. R. l., April 90, 1912, by the Rev. Charles Davis Burrows. Arthur WiIts Chapman of Baltic and Carrle Lee Mclaughlin of Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
Hnnna from Elorida.

MT. and Mrs. Owen s. Smith are at their home on Huntington avenue af- ter spending the winter in Eustis, Fla.