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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
Riley Holding
Mayors Chair
MERIDEN's ELECTION TANeLE
GROWS WORSE.
COURT QUALITIES DONOVAN
But Appeal of DR.. Davis Won't Reach
Supreme Court Until Aprll-counciI
Meeting Ended in Wild Uproar.

Meriden, Conn, Jan. fudge l. F.
Burpee Of the superior court this aft
ernoOn granted to Daniel ]. Donovan,
republican, a certificate qualifying him
as mayor Of Meriden. The Judge stat
ed, however, that he recognized an
appeal Of DR.. C. H. S. Davis, the dem
ocratie nominee for the office, to the
supreme court, and that the conditions
would remain as they are at present
until the supreme court rules on the
case. Mr.. Donovan will therefore NOT
be sworn into Office this evening, as
he had planned. DR.. Davis was declar-
ed elected by three votes on the face
of the returns on December 10, but a
recount Of the ballots last Saturday
gave Donovan the victory by two votes.
Riley Continues as Mayor.
As matters now stand, Mayor Riley
will act as mayor during his stay here
and during his absence in Washing
tcn the president of the common
council, who will be a republican. will
act in his stead. 1t is not expected
that the matter will reach the supreme
court until the April term and that a
decision will not be handed down for
two months or more after that time
Uprosr in Common Council.
To add to the general state Of un-
rest in political circles the common
ccuncil met tonight and adjourned half
an hour later in an uproar. The re-
publican majority refused to confirm
any one of four nominees of Mayor
Riley for se2ler of weights and meas
ures, three of whom were members Of
the Central Labor union. one it's pres
ldent and another its secretary. The
stand was taken that the tenn of office,
four years, was TOO long and the sal
ary, 5000, too high.
Last Years Business Not Cleaned Up.
After wrangling half an hour over
the approva! Of the appointments, by
Ia Iarty vote, council wss adjourned
without closing up last years business,
swearing in new members or filling
any OF the appointive offices Later
in the evening members Of both par
ties got together and agreed to hold
special meeting tomorrow night.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

The Crew Of the Steamer Zsebrugge,
which sailed from Antwerp on Oct. 12,
have returned with a remarkable tale
of breach of neutrality against Para
quay.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

Of advancing Senator LaFoII~tte's in
terests.
Roosevelt Should Declare Himself.
1t was reported to the conference
just after Senator Works had made
speech urging the delegates to follow
the example of California and to do
their campaigning for one man.
Colonel Roosevelt should declare
himself ne said, both as to his can
didacy ard as TO his stand on the prin-
ciples that are accepted as progress
siVe. IL tins movement attempts to
center itself around its principles and
lot around a candidate it will lessen
its chances of success.
LaFolIette Would Support Roosevelt.
If Roosevelt should declare him
| self, l would not hesitate to support
| him and neither would Senator LaF'ol-
/ lette. LaF'ollette has made the princi-
piles for which he stands an issue. Cal
lfornia has endorsed him and felt that
an attempt to eEade it would have
been cowsrdly."
Senator Works was followed by Mr..
PiEchot who defended the resolution.
A Declaration of Principles
A declaration of principles unan.-
'mously adopted was substantially the
Ole prepared by committee appointed
at meeting of progressives in the
Western Reserve, On the question OF
national policies, 1t follows the lines
Of the platform adopted by the pro-
gressive conference IN Chicago.
For Equitable Tariff Revision.
It declares for substantial and
equitable revision Of the tariff. sched-
lule by schedule, preserving the pro-
tective tariff principle" the measure
lcf which shall be the difference IN
WAGES and material at home and
abroad. To this a non-partisan tariff
board with full power to compel tes-
ItImony and to report to congress Is
pre- Iosed.
For Revision Of Sherman Law.
A revision Of the Sherman law is
suggested in the second paragraph:
"For the cure Of corporate and trust
evils we favor legislation that snail
effectively regulate and control in tho
putlic interesto the great instrumen-
talities of modern business; such leg
isiatior clearly to define and provide
le9ainst recognized wrongs, such "a the
exploitation OF humanity for profit,
stock watering, organizing companies
without substantial assets, agreement
10 control production. market frtces
and the like; all designed to protect
the honest and punish by impriSon-
mont the dishonest business man.
For Popular Election Of Ssnstors'
Other planks IN the platform de-
clare for popular election of United
States senators, the Pinchot- Roosevelt
conservative policy. a national income
tax graduated upward and the aboli-
ton Of needless public positions. In
its state policies, the platform declared
In favor Of all nominations by direct
primary except township and village
officials; the initiative and referen-
DUN; the short bs lot and presiden-
tial preference law; simplihcation OF
legal procedure; the Subdivision OF All
matters of public policy to the voters.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
Murder
Of SOn-in-LaW
MOBILE WOMAN MAKES CONFES
SION TO POLICE.
VICTIM INSURED FOR $1,000
Three Husbands of Woman Have
Psssed Away Suddenly, All Being
Inslred-cIaims She Was nsuIted

Mobile, Ala, Jan. THAT the mur-
der of Patrolman Fred Wasserlaben by
his mother-in law, Mrs. Mary T. Go
uau, was, according to the woman's
confession, the fourth sudden death in
Mrs. GoGau's family. became known
here today.
Cns Husband Shot, Another Disappears
Charles Stein, the first husband of
Mrs. Godau, was shot and killed in a
field on his farm, supposedly by night
marauders. He carried several thou
sand dollars life insurance. The sec
end husband, William Green, disap-
peared from home and was never heard
from again.
Third Husband Found Dead.
Mrs. Godau was arrested for the
murder of her last husband, William
Godau, who was found dead in Sep
tember, 1902, near his chicken house.
Mrs. Godau accused a negro of the
crime The woman was acquitted.
Her husband was insured for $4,000
and she got this money after q legal
fight. Detectives were sent here from
Omaha, Neb., the headquarters Of the
Woodmen of the World to Investigate
the case.
Policeman Insured for $1,000.
Policeman Wasserlabena carried in
sLrance to the amount Of ST, 900. After
an inquest over the body of Frederick
Wasserlaben, who was shot and killed
in his home Saturday, the coroner's
jury rendered a verdict today that his
death was brought about by gunshot
wounds received at the hands Of Mary
7. Godau, his mother-in-law The jury
also recommended that Wasserlaben's
wife and brother -in-law. William
Green, be held as accessories.
Claims Policeman lnsulted Her.
At the inquest Mrs. Godau testified
that she shot Wasserlaben while he
was in bed because he invited her to
kill him after he had insulted her.
She said she dressed the body and
dragged it downstairs. hiding ii in the
darkness on the front porch, so her
children might not know Of the crime.
Later, she said, she hauled the corpse
III wagon to a pond where 1t was
found Sunday morning
Says Children Are Innocent.
She wanted to make it ap.~~- she
said, that the murder was committed
by robbers. Mrs. Godau declared re-
peatedly that her daughter and son
were innocent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

Columbus, o., Jan. 1.-The progress
sive republicans of Ohio met today
folmed permanent organization and
adopted a declaration Of progressive
principles. but voted by SO to 80 not
to endorse United States Senator Rob
ert NJ. LaIFolette as a candidate for
the presidential nomination.
A Compromise Resolution.
The delegates voted oy 81 to IL,
however, for a resolution expressing
their personal view that Senator La
Toilette is the living embodiment of
the principles of the progressive move
n.ent and the logical candidate TO car
ry them 70 successful fruiton.'
Debated Three Hours.
The vote followed a three hours de-
bate on the floor Of the convention,
lard was on the adoption OF an amend
ment 10 the report by the resolutions
lconmittee which had been unanimous
/ " in favor Of not naming candidate
Pinehot for the Compromise.
Clifford Pinchot who said that he
spoke only for himself and in no way
for Colonel Roosevelt, and former Sec
retary of the Interior Garfield, we're
two of the leaders in the debate
Iagai1 st endorsing any candidate. Sem
lator Works of California and Senator
Clapp of Minnesota were equally Wig
lorous in urging that the Ohio progress
Isives concentrate their efforts on the
ielection of Senator LaFollette. Nearly
tevery delegate expressed himself re
lpatedly during the debate.
Judge Wanamaker's Appeal.
The vote was taken Immediately aft
ler an appeal by r. NJ. Wanamaker of
Akron. Judge of common pleas, who
said he made first anti-Taft speeches
lin the state and urged the delegates
not to enter upon the presidential
c; mpaign by going against the advice
of such leaders of tie National Pro-
lgressive league as Pinchot and Walter
tHouser, secretary Of the national
league and manager Of LaFonette's
canvass.
Brown Back in the Fold.
Walter F. Brown. chairman of the
Ire p;iblican state central committee
3. who. week ago, was read out Of tht
progressive party by Chairman Facklel
IF the progressive league for his pro.
posed presidential preference plan, hac
a long talk this morning with Messrs
Pirchot, Houser and Faclher, anC
worked with them on the resolution
which finally was adopted.
Committee Favored LaFollette.
The first difference of opinion arose
/, when an added resolution to promise
fsupport to no candidate was recon-
Imended by the committee on resolu'
lions. The committee of nineteen mem.
hers had entered upon its deliberations
heartily in favor of expressing itsel
for. Mr.. LaFollette. The members
, lopinfors were changed after they haC
heard speeches by Messrs. Pincho
and Fackler, and after the resolution
which was prepared by Messrs. Housel
! and Pinchot was described by the for
Imer national forester as the best wa!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
QueueleSS Cinnamon Gather in loss House to CeIe-
brate Birth Of the New Republic
FIRE CRACKERS ARE SET OFF FROM MANY ROOFS
Chinese Children Sing New National Chinese Song to
Air of Amerca-Fiags of Republic Generally Dis
played-Emperor and Empress Dowager Reported
10 have Fled to Manchurian Eorder-More Fighting.

New York. Jan. IA celebration Of
Tie estaoushn.ent OF the Chinese re-
llblil. co!n,ident with the iuaueura-
ton of its first president, was held in
chinatown today. Scores Of Cinnamon
carly III the day had their queues cut
u1. casting Of thereby the last symbol
u. the Manchu yoke. At noon, when
.le0 Chinamsn gathered for the cele-
r.tlcn. not queue was TO be seen.
During the week over 500 other China
men nad parted with their queues.
Celebration in Old Joss House.
Hundreds shook of their sandals and
in heavy American shoes climbed The
uckety stairs Of the old joss house in
4lutt street, which was rechristened
THE Chinese public hall" and eravely
lowed before a large portrait Of the
-eN president. Dr. sun Vat Sen, VINO
--as supposed 10 be AT the time accept
ing The presidency OF the new republic
10 y lnking.
The New Flag Raised.
III is gone. it is good. was the
rrettil4 exchanged b- the cinnamon
ag they smiled and shook hands, many
u- whom were g.oved The hosting of
Bis nag Ot the new republic on top
.- Lle house was the signal lJr cheer
lla which woula have done credit TO
envy AmeriCau football srowd
Patriotic Hymn 70 Tune Of America.
twenty Chinese girls and boys,
crossed in American fashion, sang
erg Chinese national song entitled
The Country Of the Chinese Republic
60 be air 0f America" The sentiment
o. the song was somewhat as follows:
Sentiment Of the Song.
-U~ sun Vat Sen has Gown the
Feei and grown the republic Ali of
tha Chinese should oe patriots of one
i-arr. ole love and one life for their
country and liberty and freedom.
Nanchu rule is gone and the Chinese
shall remain forever free.
General ii Hung Yuen, leading rev
dictionary general, depending upon
Gods help. has conquered the Manchu
rftar great strife and suffering. And
rhs brave general. Wong Hin. too.
fought for his country and his people
Tor many years. Today their work Is
cone. representing 20 our eyes the
--srcue gitt-the republic"
Over 500 Flags Displayed.
More than 500 Of the new Chinese
ftEs were displayed in the district.
with uorfrzit- o. the new president.
fnl many inscriptions, reading: The
people snail govern themselves for TO-
Coz yelrs There was q parade through
rhe district, headed by an American
rsnd. and speechmaking was led by
rr nese students and merchants at the
Tllllc hall
Fi-ec-acksrs Thrown From Roofs.
a large number n Chinese women
ard girls were IN the throng and yield
co nothing 20 the men in patriotic en-
thus.asut. The shops disposed of al
most their entire supply Of frecrack-
trs. p ndreds OF thougands OF them be
fr- thrown from rcsis and balconies.
4 number Of small fires were started,
f1f otherwise the celebration passed in
perfect order.
The Fighting Continues.
Tankow. Jan. Fighting between
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
BLAMED A MAN FOR
T BREAKING HER HEAR
Woman Suicide Leaves Accusing Note
Behind Her.

NewDurgh, n. Y, Jan. .~t.-The cor
oner tonight accepted as true the dec
laration by Charles 3. Phelps of Os-
Tining that a well dressed woman who
was found dead with a bullet wound
in her head on the steps of Phelps
brothers home at Balmville, near here
today, killed herself. The woman was
Mrs Minnie Palmer, 35 years, of Gro
ton. Phelps had known her for many
years. The suicide left q note saying:
.'1 hope you don't break any more
hearts as you broke mine"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

Guayaquil, Ecuador. Jan. 1.-The
coast provinces of Ecuador have rec
ogniZed the provisional government
proclaimed at Guayaquil by General
Pedro Montoro Dec. 2S, six days after
the sudden death of President Emile
Estrada. Serious Fighting has taken
/ lace at two of the western provincial
cities
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
EiIihu.tsnna Steamer Sold.

New Orleans, Jan. 1.-The steamer
Hornet, of flibustering fame, formerly
the palatial yacht Alicia. and later an
American gunboat was sold at pubic
auction today by the United States
circuit court, which ad1udged the Bor-
net guilty of violating the neutrality
laws during the Honduran revolution
a year ago. The vessel was sold far
$4,000 to c. A. Barber of Franklin. 1 "A.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
LOWELL MILL OPERATIVES
DEMAND WAGE INCREASE.
Loouhxers Surprise Agents by Asking
10 Per Cent. Advance.

lowell. Mass. Jan. IA demand
..- an advance in wages Of 10 per cent.
--rle by Tho lpomfiXers Of the city
created o. situation today which may
...... tine 10000 cotton operatives
..re The action OF the loomfxers.
rrr number only 900. was unexpected
l the mill agents.
fn the Massachusetts, cotton mills Is
Polish welvers asked for an advance
or I5 PEI cent. and quit work before
'eeaivinc the agents -epl!F
The loomfxers' demand was made
syst 90 the overscers. who referred st
On -tc agents - the six cotton cor
r1-s-i0ns. While the demand is made
rr'y oy the loomhxers. It IS equivalent
rr asking Tor an increase FOR 10 900
operatives. since it IS understood that
an Increase cannot be given to them
without applying it 20 all the help.
The agents of the mills have eX-
pressed d willingness TO discuss the
natter with a committee from the loom
0Zcrs' union. but il is said that the
present condition OF the cotton indus
~ would not warrant an increase
The sentiment among the loomfi1ers
does rot appear to be strong for q
strike
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
OVER 5000 SHAKE
PRESIDENTS HAND.
Great Throns at New Years Reception
at White House.

Washington, Jan. THE greatest
throng that has passed the portals Of
the White House at any New Years
reception Of recent years greeted Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft today at the third
public reception given by them since
entering the executive mansion. When
the long line had passed the official
counter" said that S,092 diplomats,
officials and citizens had shaken hands
with the president. At last years re-
ception the official count showed that
chout $500 visitors were received
Mrs TAFT remained in the receiving
line for an hour and forty minutes.
From the moment when the first of the
diplomatic corps was received. shortly
after O'Clock the line moved steadily
through the White House for more
than three hours. It sire tched for
blocks around the White House
grounds
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
ROYALTY IN FLIGHT.
Report That Emperor and Empress
Dowager Have Left Peking.

London, Jan. 2-The Daily Tele-
sraphs st. Petersb1ry correspondent
says that a report reaches there from
Manchuria o. the secret flight Of the
emperor and the dowager empress of
China through Mukden on the way to
the imperial residence at Sehikhe, near
the Mongolian frontier.
The correspondent adds that it is
1umored the Russian government in
tends to refrain from any interference
IN China, but Is ready to recognize a
republic when 1t IS firmly established.
The Picking correspondent of the
Tally Telegraph describes Yuan Shi
Kai as being confronted with difficult
ties. He says Yuan Is suspected by
the ManchUs % playing double. He has
not been shaved for days and he does
rot sleep. He is being attacked and
BETRAYED in every quarter. according
to the correspondent. but still is hold
ing his own courageously, like a lion
a bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
WOMEN WANT TO BE
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
New York Sheriff TO Appoint a Large
Number Of Them.

New York, Jan. 1.-Sherif Julian
Farburger. who took office today. said
tonight that it looked as though there
would be a rush Of women to take ad-
vantage OF an offer by him to appoint
i embers Of the sex special deputy
sherifis. Late today he received an in
curry from Mrs. John S. Crosby presi-
dent of mo Woman's Democratic club,
asking how many names of women as
candidates for deputies she might sub
nit
AS many as you like" the sheriff
replied. II believe the innovation will
be a good policy, and l should like to
appoint A large number OF widows or
other responsible women who are de-
pendent upon themselves for a living
t, act on my staff. There is great
reed Of such deputies in dance halls
and other public places in the city
where young women need protection" d"
The sheriff is permitted to appoint
rearly 1000 deputies If he desires. He
said he would make the choice Of his
first women deputies in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

Berlin, Jan. 1.-At a New Years
court held today John G. A Leishman
the American ambassador, in addition
to the members Of his own family, pre-
seHtcd to the emperor and empress
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Collier and Miss
Collier, Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, Mrs
s Barton French and Miss Gladys
Waterbury Of New York, the Misses
Devereaux Of Cleveland and Mrs. Hen
~ Wood Of Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
OPERATIVES OBJECT
TO SHORTER HOURS.
About t50 Quiet Work at Atlanta Be-
cause Of New State Law.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. las result Of
the establishment today OF the sixty
hour per week law recently enacted by
the legislature, about 150 Weavars.
loom flxers and other employees wens
on strike at the Exposition Cotton
mills here. The men had previously
been working Sc hours per week, and
objected to a cut in wages correspond
ing Ia the cut In hours. 1t is said the
mills will not be forced to close down
by the strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
DR.. SUN LEAVES SHANGHAI
New President Starts for Marking TO
Be lnaugurated.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The departure
o. Dr.. sun Vat Sen president elect Of
the new republic of China, from
Shanghai for Marking, where his in
auGuration Is to take place. is an
Itunced in dispatches received at the
STATE department today. The president
ciect is apparently going ahead with
Cut awaiting the results Of the ma
tional convention or the peace confer
encc at Shanghai. The state depart
nent adviCes Indicated that he would
leave Shanghai today
Imperial troops at HankoW have been
given orders not to fire unless attacked
Dy the reyolutionists. according TO re-
ports from the American consul at
Hankow Desultory firing occurred on
SATURDAY, which the imperial authori-
ties charge was begun by the reyolu
tiCnists.
Much Hinges on Hsnkow Battle.
Peking, Jan. 1.-Much depends upon
whether the fighting near Hankow was
caused by the republicans and whether
1t will be followed up by the republi-
cans or imperialists The Associated
r. ess is informed that the news of the
attack was welcomed by Yuan Shi Kai.
who will now await the issue Of the
tuttle If the imPerialists are vic
turious il viii give the throne a brief
lease Of life, while q reverse to the
imperial arms, It is believed, would
Trecipitate the abdication of the en-
Teror
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
cabinet Meu.bers 40 Ano..r

Washington. Jan. 1.--Attorney Gen.
eral Wiekersham. Secretary Nagel an.
Samuel URtermyeT Of New York hs
been asked to appear berure the hor.,
rules committee Jan, Is to give tha
views upon the proposed eangressio.
Investigations of the International Ha1
yester company, the so-called mon
trust and the trans-lAtISAs1e shippir,
combine.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
L2nn stiIl National H.aduuart.rs.

Lynn. Mass. Jan. The national
Headquarters of the United Shoe
Workers OF America, which the last
rational convention of that body voted
should be removed from Lynn, will
continue in this city for some time to
come as a result OF the inability of the
executive board OF the organization at
its semi annual meeting tlsre today to
egrse on the city to which the head :
quarters should be moved.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
Nose cut on Mith Raror

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 1.-Michasl Bel
los nose was cut off with razor abeut
midnight last night, The organ was
found in g doorway where the fgbt
occurred vt 3 o'clock this morning. and
late today doctors in hospital grated
the member back IN position, They be-
heve the operation will prove success.
ful.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
PEDESTRIAN KILLED
BY A LIVE WIRE.
Wire Severed by Random Shot from
Nearby House,

Newark. X. T., Jan. Samuel Max
wen a paSserby on River street. was
Killed TODAY by a live electric light
Iire which had been severed by oui-
let. The shot. evidently q random one,
was fired from the window of a house
directly opposite the public service
power station Just as Maxwell was
passing, and by chance cut the wire
directly over his head. 1t fell on him
and he died instantly. Two foreigners
who occupied the house were arrested
or suspicion that one or the other OF
them had fired the shot.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02

psssoers. Cal. Jan. i-Pasa5ena q
r-rg1l tournament Of roses WIS re
-wer TODAY hy thronEs Whi-r lined
Ir. streets Tor miles Hundreds OF
ftorsrnds Of blossoms were used in
rsr1rating the aliegorical pieces and
fhn nower- -bedecbed vehicles IN the pa 70
rade G.. T.. Rodgers. who crossed the
ointment IN an aer0plane. headed the
PROCESSION IN The machine in which he
uade hts famous trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
BEST SKI JUMP
RECORD BY TWO FEET
Barney ReiIIy's First Appearances as a
Professional.

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. 1-Barney
Reilly former Iris hamateur champion.
broke the record for the Stougnton
slide il todays ski tournament, max
ing a 137-foot jump against the oIS
record of 1875. This was his first com
petition as a professional
J. G. J. Estad took the professional
event and the standing jump, doing
l127 and 40 feet in the contest, and
727 feet in the standing jump.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
Auto Kills a Coaster.

Hackensack, n. J., Jan. 1.-Kenneth
Robinson, ago years. was killed while
trying out a Christmas sled which car
ried him into collision with an auto
mobile at Edgewater today. The lad
was the son Of e. NJ Robinson, a tray-
cling secretary of the International
committee of the Young Mems Chris
tan nsEociation
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-02
Nsu Year,s Rathina At censy.

New York, Jan. More than sixty
persons took a New Years bath in
the surf at Ceney Island today, The
water was 81 degrees above zero ana 4
cold northwest wind was blowing, but
a number of the hardy ones ventures 1
"a swim far out