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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
TWO MORE HoLDUPs
 IN WILD NEW YORK.
Detectives Said to Be Closing in on the
 S25,ooo Robbers.

New York, Feb. 25.-Continuation of the epidemic of robberies and holdups in this city was accompanied by re- ports today that Deputy Police Com missioner Dougherty's detectives had closed a net around the perpetrators of the sensational theft of $25,000 from two bank messengers in a taXicab and that arrests would be made in AS hours.
 Two more holdups occurred today, the victims in both instances being blackjacked. William C. Burke, a piano tuner, was set upon by three men in the Bronx early this morning, knocked senseless and robbed of S15. James Powers, while passing through a small East Side park, was attacked by a lone highwayman, but the robber was frightened away before he got Powers money.
 In seeking clues to the identity of the robbers who killed Walter Meser itz in his Brooklyn haberdashery store yesterday and rifled his cash drawer the police tonight detained Joseph Cassidy. They say he admits pawning two safety razors, identified as part of the loot. No formal charge was made against the man, but compan- ion of his is being sought
 Late tonight the police arrested in the Meserit case, Frank Redmond, a former soldier and charged both him and Cassidy with murder and bur glary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Brandt to Gain
 Liberty Today
WILL BE OUT ON BAIL FOR TWO
 OR THREE MONTHS.
IN FEAR OF HIS ENEMIES
Asks District Attorney to Provide Him Guard of Detectives-WiII Testify Before the Grand Jury.

New York, Feb. 25-Foll1e E. Brandt, former valet of Mortimer l.. Schiff, will be released on S5,O60 bail tomor- row, unless there Is 8 change in pres ent plans, and on Tuesday or We'd nesday will probably go before the grand jury which is Investigating at- legations that his thirty years sen tence for burglary in the first degree was the result of a conspiracy.
 Order for His Release.
 The order for the accused vaIet's re- lease will be signed by Justice Gerard immediately after he has filed hiG de- cision granting a writ of habeas corpus and will remand him for a new trial on the charge of burglary, under which he still stands indicted.
 Wants Guard of Detectives.
 Brandt, who is likely to be at liberty for wte or three months at least, pend ing the decision bys the higher courts upon the appeal from the writ to be made by District Attorney Whitman, was reported today to have requested the district attorney to have him guarded by detectives during his free dom. It is said, he said, that he feared the strength and power of his enc mics.
 May Go to Minnesota.
 He was assured by Mir Whitman, according to the reports, that the pro- lection would be provided. It Is thought not unlikely, however, that the young Swede will take advantage of a promise said to have been received from United States Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota, who first took an interest in his case four years ago, to find him employment in that state and take care of him pending the de- cision of his case.
 Indictments This Week.
 Senator Nelson is expected to con- for with the district attorney here to- morrow and may go before the grand jury. If any indictments of con- spiracy are found by the grand jury, it is expected that they will be re- turned by the latter part of the week. BrandFs Testimony to Grand Jury.
 Brandt will repeat before the jury, it is said, his assertions that he was promised a sentence of but one year if he pleaded guilty. According to latest reports indictments against three persons are under consideration by the jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
NO INDEPENDENT PARTY.
Director Mccormick Says Proposition
 Was Broached to Roosevelt.

Washington, Feb 2J.-At the nation al Roosevelt committee headquarters here today the director of which is Medill Mccormick, the following state ment was given out tonight:
 Colonel Roosevelt has no intention whatsoever of forming a third or peoples party in the event the Chi cago convention falls to name him as he cundidate of .he republican party. Statements recently made that the for mer president would take such action are declared to be without foundation.
 That such a proposition has been made to Colonel Roosevelt is not denied It is stated that the majority of the administration nomination campaign managers in making use of the steam roller caused several admirers of Col onel Roosevelt to fear the Chicago convention would be packed and that the popular will of the people would find no expression there. In this event it was asserted it would be well to give the people a chance to express their sentiments at the polls an independent party being formed to place Colonel Roosevelt's name before them.
 From an authoritative source 1t was learned today that Colonel Roose- welt did not look upon the proposition with favor, and in effect stated that such a proceeding was out of the ques- tion"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Sixty Killed in
 BOmbardment
THE WOUNDED AT BEIRUT WILL
 NUMBER 100.
STIRS UP THE POWERS
France Dispatches Armsred Cruiser and Austrian Press Urges Aotisn by the Powers-Ameriesns All Safs.

Beirut Feb. 25.-Martial law usr proclaimed. here today, although ali ia quiet within the town. No fewer fhan slHty persons were killed and one hum dred wounded dJring the lombard 1nent by the Italian warships on Sat urdaF. The arrival of the Italians early on Saturday was followed bv a deInand for the immediate surrender ana destruction of two Turkish tor-i peoo boats lying in the harbor.
 Turks Fought HraveIy.
 The demand was promptly refused ana after short delay the Italians opened tre, the shells causing great damage. Three torpedoes finally de- stroyed the Turkish vessels The T,irlxx fought brayely. but were at a great disadvantage, as they were unable to maneuver their vessels and their guns were of small calIbre.
 All Americans Safe.
 During the fighting in the harbor a mob footed the government arsenal and seized rifles and ammunition one shell burst close to an, American building. but injured no one. An Americans in the city are safe.
 France Sends Arnersd Cruissr.
 Paris, Feb. 25.-The Italian ao2lon at Beirut has caused somewhat of a sensation here, for France, like other European countries, has important commercial interests and religious and educational establishments in that clty. An outbreak of fanaticism which the pombardment is calculated to nm VoKe,' IS feared, and to prevent as far as possible the natural conseduanoes of such an outbreak, the French roy 1 ernment has ordered the armorsd cruiser, Amiral Charner, which is now at S1da bay. to proceed to Beirut ] without delay. .---
 To ExpeI Italians from Syria.
 London, Feb. 25.-Turkey has dactd ed upon the expulsion of all ItaIiana In Syria, according to & special despatch ' rom Constantinople. The order will go into effect immediately, but fifteen days grace are allowed.
 Missivinss In Austria.
 Vienna, Feb. .25.-The bornbarsr,a1+ pf Beirut by Italian warships occas ions serious misgivings here. Ths ] Vienna papers indulge in sarea1tIc comments on 'Italy's war pY5ArAne :, Die Zeitu urges. the powers to taks action to prevent Italy from repeat : ing such attacks.
 Report of Damage Denied.
 Rome, Feb. 25.-It is officially an- nounced that all reports reRardinr damage in the town oH Beirut. durinS the action on Saturday, are unfound- ed. The Italian ships, 1t Is asserted limited their action to shellinr and sinking the Turkish warHhips.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
soARDER USES AXE
 ON HIS LANDLADY.
Camden Woman Killed Because of ob-
 jeetion to Late Hours.

Camden, N. J.. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Geor- gianna Gilien was struck about the head with an axe and killed today in the dining room of her home here today. William Gradwell, who board ed in the house. has been arrested, charged with being her assailant. Ac- cording to the theory of the police, Gradwell struck the woman with an axe because she remonstrated with him for coming home late.
 The police say that Gradwell, who has boarded with Mrs. Gillinen, ad- mitted tonight that he was secretly married to tho woman two years agU and struck her when she upbraided him today. He recently lost his posi- ton and the woman had threatened to leave him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
ENGLAND's COAL
 OUTLOOK IS DUBIOUS.
Prospect of AVerting Threatened
 Strike Not Encouraging.

London, Feb 25.--One of the largest mine owners in England who has talk ell part of the conferences with the government expressed the opinion to- night that the only hope of preventing coal strike, which would involve mere than sa,0o0 miners. is for the government to persuade the men to postpone their notices James Haslam the labor leader for Derbyshire and the agent of the Derbyshire Miners aSso- citation, has stated emphatically that this is impossible. as the miners have decided to stand together and tllR WslshneA persist in having dswn their tnals on February g ualess their de- mRnds are Receued te
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
CONNECTICUT PENSIONS.
Several Included in Omnibus Bill Which Encountered Bitter Opposition.

Special to The Bulletin.)
 Washington, Feb. 24-In an extra ordinary six-hour filibuster against the passage of the three omnibus pension bills yesterday, Representative Rod donbery of Georgia almost scored a win. From 13.30 until 6.30 the Geor- gian held the floor against all oppe- sition, fighting every item presented in the bill charscterizinK them sS 'aS-. tempts at bribery" and "wasteful ez- penditure of the peoples money" It was not until the comnittse on rules brought in a gag" rules that the frst of the three bills was passed.
 This measure provides for s5S vet ersys and widows of veterans and ap- propriates about $5o,ooo. Among oth- CTS the following were granted pen sions:
 In favor of Julius O. DemminE of New Britain, at the rate of $50 per month, introduced by Representative Henry. In favor of Louise A. Coe of West Haven, widow of Edward Coe, who served as a private fin Company A, Second Connecticut heavy artillery. at the rate of s2o per month. In ia vor of Edward A. Bushnell of Clin- ton, who served in the United States navy four years and six months, ct tLe rate or SSO per month. In favor of Charles Rossiter of Clinton, U. 8. na- ", st the rate of $30 per month. In favor of Betsy J. Platt of New Haven, widow of John Platt, who served in Company H. 23d Connecticut, at the rate of t20 per month. The last four introduced by Representative Tilson In favor of John R. Burdick of New Haven, who served in Company B. Third R. I. cavalry. at the rate of so per month. In favor of Henry B. Wood of Meriden, who served in Com pany-A. Fifteenth Connecticut infan- try, at the rate of t30 per month. In favor of Mary McKlSTnAn of New Ha- ven, widow of Patrick McKiernan, who served in Company A, Ninth Connec- ticut, at the rate of t70 per month, in- troducod by Representative Reilly.
 The senate has not yot taken up any private pension bills,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Wan street Mxsterx Cleared up.

New York, Feb. 25.-The mystery surrounding the recent discovery of black leather yalise in the Wall street district containing three smoothing irons bound together with copper wire was partially solved tonight when pr. Henry Daniels of Brockton, Mass, Identified the bag ss having been taken from his home by his runaway son, Paul. Is Years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
STEAM TRAINS PASSING
 THROUGH HoosAc TUNNEL
Preceded by Man With Lantern, Pass,
 age Requires 45 Minutes.

North Adams, Mass, Feb. 25.-Work of clearing up the freight congestion on either side of the Hoosac Tunnel was begun in earnest today, for the first time since the collision between a freight and passenger train in the tube last Tuesday, when four railroad men were killed. The first train went through at midnight, over the west bound track, which has been cleared of debris A great deal of freight has been stalled on both sides of the tun- mel and perishable goods were given the precedence. Small rocks still fell from the roof, but tt is believed that ali the large boulders that were loos- ened by the burning wreck have been dislodged.
 Each traln took 45 minutes to go through the four and half miles Of the tube, being preceded by a man with lantern. Electrical engines can- not yet be operated the entire length of the tunnel, as the broken wires have not been repaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
MURDER AND SUICIDE IN
 WoMAN's APARTMENT.
Latter's Determination te Return to
 Her Husband the Cause.

New York. Feb. 25.-In a double shooting in a Seventh avenue building tonight Mrs. Reine Weill, a comely woman of middle age, was killed by a man who immediately afterward killed himself. Mathllde Maupaume, Mrs. Weilps French maid, told the police that her mistress had been in this country about two years and that she haH husband in Paris and was plan ming to return to him soon. The maid believed that the woman's determine t1on to return to Paris and her hus- band prompted the murder and suicide. The maid did not know the mans name, although she had seen him often when he called on her mistress. He called tonight and pleaded with Mrs Weill to remain in this country. In the thick of the argument the maid was sent upstairs on an errand and when she returned she found the pair dead. At a late hour the police had not identified the man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
DEACON AND PASTOR
 IN A FISTIC COMBAT.
Fairfield Clergyman Has Deacon Ar
 rested for Assault,

Fairfield, Conn, Feb. 25.-The trou- bles of the First Baptist church will be aired in court here tomorrow when Deacon Joseph Barry is tried on charges of assault preferred by the pastor, Rev. James B. Felton. Trouble between the two is alleged to have been brought about over the deacon's manner of turning over the collection money to the pastor. Thursday the two met and came to blows and Sat urday the deacon was arrested and re- leased on $50 bOn6s.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
America the Haven of Jews.

New York, Feb. 25.-Prediction that the next century will see nearly all of the eleven million Jews of the whole world on American soil wah made by Sheriff Julius Hamburger in an ad- dress before delegates from all parts of the country gathered today for the annual meeting of the executive com- mlttee of the Free Sons of Israel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Tokio, Feb. 25.-No arrests of Amer ican citizens have been made in con- nection. with the alleged plot to kill the Japanese governor general of Ko- req, Count Aerauihi, and it is asserted officially that no charges of complicity ir the affair have been brought against citizens of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
TWO STORMS PREDICTED
 DURING PRESENT WEEK.
Either Rain or Snow Followed by
 Colder Weather.

Washington, Feb. 25.-TNwo storms of rain or snow, or both, it is predicted, will cross the country this week. &C., cording to the weekly bulletin of the weather bureau.
 This disturbance will be followed by a change to colder weather over all districts east of the Rocky mountains, but 1t will be of short duration, and it is probable that rising temperatures will overspread the eastern half of the country by the middle of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
CARDINAL O'CONNELL
 AT TOMB OF PARENTS.
Places Wreath There-Also at House
 in Which Me Was Born.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. 25.--In paying a visit to this, the city of his birth, Car dinal O'Connell offered a prayer and placed a wreath at the tomb in St. Patrlcks cemetery where are the graves of his parents and also broth CTS and sisters, and another prayer and wreath at the old homestead on Gorham street, where he was born. Later he delivered an address before a large assembly at a reception in his honor at St. Patricks church. His re- marks were largely in response to ad- dresses by Mayor James E. O'Donnell and others,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

YoIk'-or his home In Oyseter Bay. that Taft and Roosevelt were not wholly estranged. There is great deal of speculation here tonight as to the probable attitude of these mem 5ers of the cabinet. If their support is given to Colonel Roosevelt their resignations may be expected.
 "We'lI Beat Him." Says Charles p. Taft
 Cincinnati, Feb. 25.--CharIes P. Taft brother of President Taft, said here tonight: "I don't think Mir. Roosevelt will get that nomination. In fact I am positive we will beat him. MT. Roosevelt has made imself unpopular with 'hs republican rarty by his sneerh al Columbus"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Kingston, Jamaica, Feb. 25.-Excite- ment is at fever heat and serious trouble is feared by the authorities owing to the dissatisfaction of the in- habitants of Kingston against the all legged impositions of the Canadian company which porates the electric street railway here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Portsmouth, England, Feb. 25.-The British cruiser Powerful arrived here yesterday with the body of the late Duke of Fife. who died OH January 29 at Assoun in Egypt from congestion of the lungs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Suicide Alter ouar,I Wish wif,.

Torrington, Conn.,, Feb. 26.--Henry Unger. 45 years old. committed suicide today by hanging in barn adjoining his home. The hanging followed q quarrel with hls wife in which Unxer threw ner out of the house
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Jury Out In sr,sd Mura.r ca..,

Fort Worth, Tex, Tsb. 2k.-ThA jury in the case of John B. Snssd, charged with the murdAr of Capt. A. G. B@yee, 6r. 1 apparently unable to reach an agreement. Just before noan today the jirv seut for JNHge swayne ans erneunesd that there vas 10 PeNsiAGI- V c< reaching . KWaisk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
ExnIosion Kills Twn.

Wilkes Barre, Pa. Feb. 25.--Two worl1men were killed by an explosion in the Truesdale colliery of the Della ware, Lackawanna & Westery Co, near Nanticoke, today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

A Resolution Will 5e Offered in the United States senate asking for an investigation of the eiectica of Sen 6tor Dupont of Delaware.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Hartford Man Ends His Life.

Hartford. Conn, Feb. 25.-Joseph McGennell, 55 years old, was found dead in a rooming house here today from suffocation. He had stopped all cracks and crevices in the room and
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The Herbert Galleries Corporation, engaged in mining operations in West Virginia, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

American Troops Will Cross the bor- der line into Mexico whenever it shall become necessary to stop firing into American territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Feb. 25.-Jules Joseph Lefeb- vre, the well known French painter and member of the institute, died yes- terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Omsk, Asiastic Russia, Feb. 25.-A large number of persons were frozen to death during @ snowstorm in this district yesterdaY.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The Body of an as Yet Unidentified man, about 30 years old, was found cut in two on the railroad tracks at East Hartford yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The Second Virginia District repub- hcan convention elected delegates to the national convention at Chicago and instructed them for President Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The Comptroller of the Treasury has issued a call for reports on the condl- ton ot national banks on Feb. 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The PapaI Legation at Washington yesterday received word from the vat ican that new diocese is to be creat- ed in Texas.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
to the City's Population
Condenser 4legramS

The Total Cut of Logs on the Ken neoec river and it's tributaries this winter has been 144,S30,00O feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, accompa- nled by her daughter, Miss Ethel Roosevelt, sailed from New York for Colon, Panama, Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Announces That He Will Accept Nomination For
 Presidency if is Rendered Him
REPLIES TO THE EIGHT REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS
Expresses the Hope That People Will Have Opportunity to Register Their Choice Through Direct Primaries
 ment From Roosevelt Headquarters to the Effect That Ex-Presdent Has Intention of Forming Third Party.

several days, it was impossible to ob- tain an elaboration of the statements made in the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Prince Arthur of Connaueht, son Of the governor general of Canada, was thrown from his horse in York shire, England. put not seriously hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26
Steamship Arrivals.

At Southampton; Feb. 2S, St. Louis, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Fire Which Started in some staging m the machine room of the C. H. Dexter & Co.'S paper mill at Windsor Locks, did S5,09O damage yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The National Vice Crusade which has been organized in Chicago is to take new form in connection with the Men and Religion Forward Move ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Peter Serrier, We'll to Do Farmer, living near Gallipolis, o. was brutslly murdered and his home robbed and burned in an attempt to cover the crime.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

President Taft Saturday Denied em- phatically that in a speech in New York on Lincoln's birthday he said that the people are not fitted for self government"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Whether +he Government will con struct a canal across the state of Flor ida is now being considered by the rivers and harbors board at the war department.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Martin Golden, one of the two fire men employed at the electric station of the New York. New Haven & Hart ford railroad at Cos Cob, who were scalded by the bursting steampipe on Wednesday night, died at a Greenwich hospital yesterday. He was 80 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

The Body of Mrs. Margaret Ball, 66 years old, who disappeared from Quin- cy, Mass, on Jan. 4, was found in an old cellar hole on the outskirts of that city yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-26

Frozen Stiff and Lying Where the drifting snow and the brush had con. cealed if for at least a month, the body Of Daniel Hines. q white man, was found fin an isolated spot in the woods near Gwynns Falls park, Ralti- moro, yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-06-11
our PLANETARY SYSTEM.
Seen Erem the Nearest fixed Star u
Would Be Tiny Speck.


Would BE a Tiny Speck.
1t Is only wher we regard our globe
as a member of the planetary system.
and that system in turn as unit
among the systems, that we realize
how infinitesimal are its concerns and
how relatively insignificant it is.
We may for practical purposes treat
the orbit of Neptune as the circumfer-
ence Of our planetary system and state
the diameter of it therefore as about
5,4S6, 100000 miles.
But if we could suppose all this vast
stead of being, as now, for the most
part empty space, and if to it We're
then given by some means or other n
slightly luminous surface, it would ap-
pear to the observer upon the very
nearest fixed star no more pretentious
than new twenty-five cent piece gilt
tering in the sunshine would appear to
an observer at distance of something
over a hundred yards.
We may safely say. then, for those
who concern themselves with the
earth's loss of heat, that the annual
thermal loss of our own little sphere,
though sufficient to melt IlI cubic
miles of ice, would. even though multi
piled 10y centuries of centuries, no more
affect the temperatu e of space than
the striking of a mat h would avail to
moderate the climate of Siberia.-Har-
per's Weekly.