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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

New York, Feb. 29.-The mystery of
eight deaths Of babies in the Brooklyn
nursery and infants hospital was
solved. the police say, by the confess
sion tonight of Winifred AnkeIs,
kitchen woman at the hospital She
admitted, according to them, that she
placed oxalic acid in the babies milk
bottles The alleged confession was
obtained by a police liuetenant ane
detective after two hours examination
Of The woman.
Wanted to Get Square with Nurses.
"On Saturday night, after the bottles
had been prepared for the babies
The ,police version of the confession
runs Il put two or three drops of
oxalic acid in the bottles. I did not
10 fl with intent to kill the babies,
but / wanted to get square with the
nurses who were my enemies"
Believed to Be Demented.
The police believe that the Ankers
woman is dementeG. Her account
they regard as true. however.
Winifred Ankers is "a years old She
came 10 the hospital last July with
her infant and after placing the baby
in the care Of the hospital she found
regarded as a phlegmatic sort Of wo-
man, hut occasionally showed temper
and complained Of the small pay and
poor food she said she received. Ow-
ing TO the fact that she was nursing
her own baby the authorities gave her
the same diet as was provided for the
other nurses, but nevertheless she
charged discrimination.
Fourth Death Aroused Suspicion.
Suspicion was not directed toward
her unit. four Of the babies had died
on Sunday and Monday. With the
death Of a fifth baby an autopsy was
performed and microscopic examina-
Jion indicated the presence of oxalic
acid or some similar irritant. It was
recalled that recently the Ankers wo-
man persistently asked for oxalic acid
FOR cleaning copper vessels and she
was allowed to buy an ounce Of it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
MILLIoNAlRE's SON
ATTACKED IN BRONX.
When He Showed Fighting ouaIltSs
Aa Was Shot.

New York, Feb. 23.-Frank Barnard,
son OF the late Henry Barnard, a mil
lionaire lumber merchant, was attack
ed by two men on a bridge in the
Bronx tonight, and when he resisted
was shot The bullet passed through
both Jaws. The young man was swing
ing along over the bridge. carrying a
suit case, when the men attacked him,
but he gave such a good account of
himself with his fists that his assaii-
ants fell back. One of them then drew
a revolver and fired, and he and his
companions took to their heels. Bar
nard staggered to the office Of the
Gates Lumber company, where he is
employed, sent for his automobile, and
drove to hospital BY the time he
arrived he was so weak from tNe loss
Of blood that his condition was regard
ed as serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
PAID $40 FOR 'sLUeeING
NON. UNION PRINTERS.
Former Labor Organizer on Trial for
Murder in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-In Judge NJ. l.
Mulcahys court today, at the trial of
William J. Boener, former organizer
for Chicago Typographi rnion> No.
IS. who is chrsged with the m5irder
Of Rush " Demon, g non union print
er, witnesses disclosed the inner work
Ings Of a gang of labor sluggers. The
PRINCIPAL witnesses were Samuel Cas-
sidy. Joseph Wilkins and Edward Bar
rett. All said they we're hired by
Boener through Chicago jack DAILY
a former prizefighter, to slug non-un-
ion printers.
Ire price paid for each man they
got" the witnesses testified was Sio-i
Six sluggers we're in the gang which
attacked Demon while he was on his
way to the W. 2. He'll Printing com;
pany on January is, 1911. An have
turned states evidence to save them
selves from the penitent1aTy.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
BRYAN SAYS HE
WON'T RUN AGAIN.
Declares He is Satisfied That Some
One Else Can Poll More Votes.

Denver. Col, Feb, 2s.-wiillam J.
Bryan in 4 speech here tonight def
intel set at rest reports that he might
be induced again to make the race for
the presidency.
I am satisfied that some one else
can poll more votes than myself he
said in concluding his address, but
! am ready to enter upon a campaign
on behalf Of a true democrat with
even more vigor than that with which
I have fought at any time in my own
bebaIf"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
win Bar Christian scientist,.

Providence, R. l., Feb. "a reso-
luton defining the words practice Of
medicine IN the law so as to include
all persons who shall practice healing
In any way, with or without medicine.
was introduced in the house today by
Representative Jennings. the republi-
can floor leader. Under this bill Chris
ers would be barred from practicins
healing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
New York Elevator 1ransdia..

New York, Feb. 23-J. T. Latinerd
an elevator operator in a loft building,
was killed today, his body being found
In the shaft. suspended by the neck by
IN eedge OF the third floor where he
evidently was pinned on sticking his
head out Of the car door. The dead
body OF Michael, Lacey, a workman,
was discovered in a lower West Side
building shaft an hour later.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Hines Won't Discuss Expulsinn

Chicago. Feb. 23.-Edward Hines. the
millionaire lumberman, declined to-
night to discuss published report that
he was expelled from the Union League
club today as a result OF his connec-
ton with the Senator Lorimer case.
Officials Of the club also refused 4to
expulsion,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Princeton Men Tendsr Dinner.

New York, Feb. 23.-More than 1000
Princeton graduates united tonight in
a dinner, said to be the largest ever
given by Princeton men, to John Grier
Hibben, recently elected president of
the university. At least nineteen states
were represented, New York leading
with a list of over 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
UNPATRIoTIc SENTIMENT
AGAINST NATIONAL GUARD.
President Taft Says It is = Prime
Necessity fer War.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-President Taft
regards as. "unpatriotic" the disposition
which he said today exists in some
quarters" to discourage enlistment in
the national guard. He expressed that
opinion before the members Of the
First battery, Field artillery, of the ma.
tional guard of the District OF Column.
bia. The president characterized this
branch Of the national defense az =
prime necessity for war.
IF ever the country is called to
war; he said, we would need moro
light artillery, and, because congress
has recognized this, it has provided
guns, but not enough. to be used in the
national guard of different states.
There is in some quarters a dispoAi-
ton to discourage enlistment in the
national guard. That is unpatriotic
and ought to be frowned upon. Every
man who enlists should be made to feel
that he is preparing his country for a
possible emergency"
The men applauded and one Of the
officers thanked the president for his
sinformal visit
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
All Miners Safe Exceot Nine.

Lehigh, Okla. Feb 2S.--With the
exception OF nine men, all of the min
ers at work in mine No. ) of the West
ern Coal and Mining company when
fire broke out in the mine yesterday
answered the rollcall this afternoon.
Eight bodies have been recovered. The
ninth man, a negro presumably is
dead
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
r.rrxuiIIa Youth MISSING.

Terryville, Conn, Feb. 2S.-The To-
cal authorities have been asked to as
certain the whereabouts of Wasil
Hrobsky, 20 years old, who disappear
ed from here Monday morning. At the
time he left he is said to have had a
considerable sum of money in his pos
session. and his friends fear he may
have met with foul play.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
ENGINEER DISCHARGED
BECAUSE OF WRECK
Illinois Central Conductor and Flag
man Also Lose Jobs.

Champaign, ILL.,. Feb 23.-Robert
X. Stuart, for 20 years an engineer on
the Illinois Central railroad, was dis
charged today because of the wreck
at Kinmundy, H.. in which ]. T. Har-
ahan, former president of the road,
Vice President Melchor of the Rock
Island. and others, were killed. Stew
art had never before had a wreck
John A. Brsinerd, conductor. and
Henry Brocker, flagman, also were
discharged
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Procloin, Cen. Trevino President.

FL Paso. Texas, Feb. ga mani
festo proclaiming Gen Geronimo Ire
vino as president ad interim and de-
crying Francisco 1. Madero as O grin
go lover" was printed and circulated
in Ella Paso today. The proclamation
is signed by Gen. Pascual Orozco,
Emilio Vasouez (witfout the Gomez),
Andres Garza Galan, and several other
prominent Mexicans
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Essen Germany, Feb. 2S.-Lieuten-
ant Vivian II. Brandon of the British
royal navy, who was sentenced in De-
cember, 1910. to four years detention
in the fortress of Wesel on a charge of
espionage, last night almost succeeded
in esca ping. He fled through the bars
outside the window Of his room. climb
ed down rope to the ground. reached
the outer wall Of the fortress, but there
was seen and arrested by a sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
AveriIPs Duties as Probate JUDGE.

+. J. <ilborn, deputy sheriff and clerk
of the probate court at Washington,
testified that Commissioner Averill as
judge of probate held court on TSatur-
days when he was at home, and that
if 1t were urgent to hold court in the
week d judge from an adjoining dis
trict was called in. The object of Mr..
Kilborn's testimony was to answer the
charges that the commissioner gave a
good deal of time to his office as judge.
Continued on Page Three.)
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
s1ooo0 Worth Of ,Jew.Irv Eound

Philadelphia, Feb 22.-Jewelry val
ued at about $4,000 was found in q
house in this city today and the police
say 1t is probably the loot of a man
who is In the county prison here await
ing trial charged with shooting man
here last Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
smaIlpox at Warren, 3. /.

Warren, R. l., Feb. 2S.-Five well
developed cases of smallpox have been
discovered in the family of Walter NJ.
Bosworth, former president of the
town council. The patients are the
children of Mr.. Bosworth, ranging
from 10 to % years Of age. The au~
thorities have not yet been able to
trace the source of the disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
OBITUARY.
Saith a. Stltt.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2s.-Seth B. Stttt.
once a millionaire woolen manufactur-
er, died at his home here today after
a long illness Twenty years ago he
was rsted among the wealthiest wool
en- men in the east. hut shortly sfker
that he met With rSwssvea He wNe
u yeArx old
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Sister candide, Formerly Superior
of the Order of st. Ann in Paris, was
sentenced to 18 months Imprisonment
on a charge Of embezzlement
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
DR.. Bland SAYS
He Never Drank
SAYS DR.. ATWooD's STATEMENT
is uNoUALIFIEDLY FALSE.
AVERILL'S CASE is FINISHED
Hearing on CHARGES Against Cattle
Commissioner Concluded and Case
Now in Hands of Governor.

Hartford. Feb. 23.-The hearing Of
the charges which DR. F. A. Atwood
preferred against Cattle Commissioner
Averill before Governor Baldwin closed
abruptly this afternoon. No argu-
msnts will be made by counsel. Most
of the witnesses Of the day were those
for Mr.. Averill put on to refute evil
dence and opinion given by DIR. At
wood in his direct testimony.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
oovsrnor Wilson's DAUGHTER Safe.

Fl Paso. Tex. Feb. 23-Mlss Nellie
Wilson, daughter OF Governor Wood
row Wilson. OF New Jersey who has
been visiting friends in MADEIRA, sue
ceeded in reaching Parson. Chihuahua,
today. with number OF other Amerl-
can refugees. according te sdvices re-
solved tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
BOY KILLED BY AUTO
WHILE ROLLER SKATING.
Architect Flaes Hastens to Hospital,
But Lad Expires

New York, Feb. 23-Ernest Flagg,
architect Of many well known build
ins In this city. with Mrs. F1agg. was
hurrying TO dinner tonight when their
automobile ran over James McNama-
ra. a 10 years old boy, who was roller
skating on 18th street. Mr.. and Mrs.
F'lagg carried the boy on their laps in
the automobile to the Presbyterian
hospital. but the lad died just as they
were entering the gates OF the institu-
tiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
BY HIS BROTHER.
Waterbury Youth Seriously Wounded
sRd eviISt Not Located. -

Waterbury. Conn. Feb. 23.-Ladislaus
Gsrievski. aged IS years. of South
WATERBURY was seriously wounded at
80 clock this evening when a re-
volver which his older brother, Joseph,
was examining was accidentally dis
charged. the bullet entering his right
side just below the ribs The wounded
boy was taken to ST. Marys hospital
and the bullet probed for in vain. It
is feared that the bullet enter ID the
abdominal cavity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Rudulstadt, Germany, Feb. 2S.-The
chamber of representative Of the prin-
cipality Of SchWarZburg- Rudolstadt to-
day elected socialists as speaker and
deputy speaker. This is the first Ger
man state whose Parliament is pre-
sided over by q socialist
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
HYDRoPHo5lA RESULTS
FROM USE OF ANTI-ToXiN
Virus Taken from Horse Afflicted
with Rabies.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. 23.-Anna
Hughes is dying of hydrophobia at her
home in Struthers, O. The disease.
her doctor says, was caused by anti
toxin administered some time ago for
diphtheria. $Fhe family physician is
said to have learned that the virus
was taken from horse which was af-
flicted with the rabies. For days the
girl is said to have been Slowly dy-
ing. Her suffering is most affecting,
manifesting itself in her barring her
teeth and neighing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
viii speak at coson.

The first stopping place of Secretary
Knox viii be at Colon. from where he
will proceed to Panama. In the latter
city, in response to reception to be
given him, he will deliver what may be
anticipated as the keynote speech Of
the trip, setting forth what was in the
minds Of the administration officials
when the journey was planned. Mean
time, the secretary VIII not discuss
his plans.
Continued on Page Three.)
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Paris, Feb. 23.-The gravest appre-
tensions are felt throughout France in
regard to the threatened national coal
strike in England, as France gets more
than half her coal from that country,
or about 100000 tons yearly. The
present stock here is low
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Enrnsr cauoht At Rridnnuort.

Bridgeport, Feb 2S-Frank Clccio,
alleged to De wanted in Peekslill, n.
v. for forgery. was arrested here to-
day by the state police He is held
pending the arrival of New York au-
thoritieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

The Franklin institute of PhladeI-
phla announced yesterday that the
Cresson gold medal, the highest honor
of the institute, has been awarded to
nine distinguished scientists. among
them being Edwin Williams Morley of
West Hartford, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Pau, France, Feb. 2S.-ieut. Duccur-
neau was killed here today in an
aeroplane accident. The lieutenant
was driving a monoplane at a height
if $50 feet, when a propeller blade
broke and the machine. fell to the
ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Knox Sails For
The Caribbean
ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME ON
CRUISER WASHINGTON.
AN ORCHESTRA FOR DANCING
Ship All Slicked Up for the "Trip in
Anticipation of Receptions to FOrSfsn
Disnitariss-crsw Of 1000 Men.

Key West. Fla, Feb 2S,-when the
armored cruiser Washington, the ofi-
cial home of Secretary of State P. c.
Knox for the greater part of the next
two months, weighed anchor off Key
West late today and turned her PROV
toward the isthmus. there was begun.
a dipl, matte mission in many respects
unprecedented
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Announcement Was Made yesterday
that the Rev. Charles f. Kavanaugh,
chancellor of the archdiocese of Phila-
helphia, has been made a monsignor
by the pope.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
stAamshin Arrivals.

At Rotterdam: Feb. 81. Kursk, from
New York.
At Alexandria: Feb. 23. Laconia,
from New York.
At Liverpool: Feb. %, Winifredian,
from New York.
At Gibraltar: Feb. 2S, Kaiserin Au-
guste Victoria, from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Condensed kilograms

Striking Taxieab Drivers in Paris
burned cars and exploded bombs.
There are $500 cabs idle.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
House;-
THE INEVITABLE IN BUSINESS

There advertising
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article in
shortest time If claimed
found to exstf
goods demand
advertiser his
goods excel possible his
confidence when the buyers
be A the that always proves
Send for Bulletin falniiarize
of and the 1t
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Following o printed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Republicans from Fourteen Coun-
ties of Montana have adopted resolu-
tions indorsing Roosevelt for president
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Cabled Paragraphs

Berlin, Feb. 23.-The reichstag today
passed the first reading of a law rati-
flying the international white slavery
convention drawn up on May 4, 1910,
at the Paris convention, which makes
the crime an extraditable offence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Viscount Chinda, the new. Japanese
ambassador to Washington, made his
first call at the state department yes
terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Sale of the Art Collection of the
late Edward Weber of Hamburg. Ger
many, realized $1,000,000. A number
of rare paintings were bought by
Americans.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

State Troops Arrived yesterday to
protect William Richardson, whose
life has been sought by three different
mobs since he killed James Violet at
Milburne, KY. several days ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Chain Manufacturers Protested yes
teTday to the senate committee on
finance against the Underwood steel
tariff revision bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Mrs. Jennie WesterVeIt, so, Wife of
o. W Westervelt of Brunswick Ne,
committed suicide by shooting through
the heart yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

President Taft Will Give a Dinner
at the White House tonight in honor
of the Michigan congressional dele
CATION
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
House DeVotes Greater Part of Session
to Private Pension Bills.

Washington, Feb. %. - The day in
congress:
Senate:--
Not in session: meets Monday p. m.
Senator McCumber explained to in
terstate commerce committee his pro-
posed federal Incorporating act as q
sort of constitution for corporations.
Chain manufacturers added their
protest against steel tariff revision bill
before finance committee.
House;-
Met at noon
Resolution passed requiring Secrs-
tary of war TO submit all papers in
case of Major General Ainsworth.
Private pension bills occupied most
of the day.
Adjourned at $50 .. m. until noon
tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Replying to Deputation of Prot
estant Christians, Yuan Shi Kai again
expressed his determination to remove
all religious disabilities and enforce
religious liberation throughout China.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Westfield Had a Fire Scare Yester-
day when the Park Square stables,
owned by Samuel Squire and con-
Quoted by c. E. Avery and Company
were destroyed. Loss $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Lucius c. Porter, a letter carrier
and licensed preacher of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, died at his home
at New Haven yesterday of pneumo-
mia. after a weeks illness
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

So Numerous and lnsistent Are the
demands upon the navy department
for relies of the battleship Maine that
it has been found necessary to send
for another ship load
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Mrs. Frederick Hitchcock Morley,
formerly Miss Octavia NJ. Wheaton,
daughter of the late General Frank
Wheaton, has been granted at Denver,
Col, a decree of divorce.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

As Result of Action Taken by
mass meeting of 400 glove cutters at
Gloversville, n. Y, forty cutters walk
ed out of the factory OF the Elite
Glove company yesterday, refusing to
work on doe skin at the wage fixed
by the Glove Manufacturers associa-
ton of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Disobedience of Orders in Crossing
the international line with men under
arms will be the charge upon which
Lieutenant Ben w. Fields, 18th In
fantry, is to be tried at San Antonio.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24
Acou,ino The Western Union TeIe-

graph CO., Of unlawful practices and
the exaction Of unreasonable Joint
rates, the Postal Telegraph Gable COM
pany yesterday instituted a proceeding
before the interstate commerce com
mission demanding an adjustment on
an equitable basis of all interchange
rates
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

John Morq, Veteran of the War of
1912 and probably the oldest man in
the United States died yesterday at
his home on Indian Creek, Ky. He was
124 years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

William Lsrdner, a witness for the
defense in the Kimnel claimant case
in the st. Louis court, testified that
Kimmel told him in Auburn prison Of
the abuse to which he had been sub
iected.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

w. A. Jaudon, Who Sold Bonds of
Europe in 1854 and bought supplies
the Confederacy to purchasers in
for the Southern government that
failed to run the bloakade from
Nassau after they had been shipped
from Liverpool. died at Savanagh,
Ca, yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

After serubbins and peeing pota-
toes for living in the city lodging
house at New York, for a fortnig 1t or
more, Leopold Hirschberg learned
from relative this week that his
father had died and left him real es-
tate in Alabama worth about 800, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

Samuel Greeley Smith, aged 30, a
first cousin of Horace Greeley and of
United States Senator Cyrus Sulloa-
way of New Hampshire, died at the
national soldiers home at Los
Angeles
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

AdVices to- Dunn's Review this Week
from leading cities in the United States
indicate that business still moves along
conservative lines, but the volume is
slowly expanding.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-24

limitations of Possible Investiqa-
tion of Senator DuDont's election took
pisce during a fight before the senate
judiciary committee over the confirms-
ton cf Cornelius Q. P. Swain, who had
been nominSted for United States
marshal of Delaware.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-01

Tame Animals I Have Known, by WILL
liam J. hampton Published by the
Neale Publishing company. 75c.
net.
Sarcasm that fails to bite because
the sting finds an antidote in the I'M
railing wit of w. J. hampton. whose
humorous verses are widely read,
makes this book one Of the most
enjoyable Of recent publications. In
the friends of the author. who are
featured in guises of their geological
prototypes. the pessimist will find ~
certain satisfaction In knowing that
ne ts not the only one who can see
the foihles Of man, and the optimist
VIII smile and smile. and finally con-
clude that II takes all kinds of men
to make a world.
with apologies to such wild ami
mails as may feel aggr.eved by COM
parison." Mr.. Hampton gives the per-
sonal histories OF Aigernon, AN ass:
Mary. dove: Reuben, a lamb; Bes-
sic. bird; Ezra. a shark: Araminta.
a spring chicken: Hiram, hog:
Maria. cat; Simon. an oruithorhyn-
rus: Hester. rniiitantrum; Hexekiah.
lobster. and Eliza. a goose.
The real. lasting charm about these
Tame Animals" Is that we all have
known them. too. We see them daily.
ana laugh or swear at them az the
humor strikes us. Here they give
The same secret satisfaction that one
derives from looking over a fine col
lection OF Photographs OF people we
have known---and know no more--if
we see them nrst!