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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

the aldermanic committees record again the name of Nanny Maas, de- scribed by Mrs. Mary Goode, the for mer resort keeper. who testified last week, as one of the "vice trust"
 Sipp testified it was Maas who ap- preached him to sell the hotel he ran under alleged police protection. He disposed of the property for $140,000 he stated, and continued to make $10O payments to Policeman Fox each month for a time.
 New Owners Bad Actors" Sipp's interest in paying tribute aft CT relinquishing ownership, he explain ed, was because he still had a mort gage on the property. Sipp said Fox told him that the new owners had been bad actors downtown hence the boss would not treat directly with them but insisted on getting the monthly tribute through Sipp himself. Asked what he meant by the "boss, Sipp said he referred to the police in spector, Dennis Sweeney.
 Officers Called to Headquarters.
 Inspector Sweeney was among those summoned to headquarters tonight by Commissioner Waldo. Former Inspec- tors Thompson and Hussey, now police captains, Captain Walsh, Policeman Fox and others whose names were mentioned in the course of the after noon's testimony together with Sween. l ey, were questioned for hours. Com missioner Waldo announced the sus- pension of Fox. who will be tried OI charges emanating from Sipps testi mony.
 The commissioner would not discus! i his conference with his other subordin ates, but let it be understood that al i investigation of the facts alleged b! Sipp will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
MANY DIVoRcES DUE TO
 THE SEX PROBLEM PLAYS They Weaken the Teachings of Child hood, Says Cardinal Farley.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Elimination of the divorce and the triangle plot from the drama as a step to improving morality of the stage was suggested by Cardinal Farley and other members of the National Catholic Theater Move fnent at the home of the cardinal to- day. Some of the present Broadway plays were described as having de- scended to "as low a depth possible without making it necessary to call in the police"
 Cardinal Farley discussed the "evil influence of the modern stage" and said parents must hurry movement toward creating a sentiment against bad plays.
 In the kind of plays we attack we must pick out the so-called problem plays,'" he said. "The patently vulgar plays are bad enough, but those that deal in the sex problem are the most l dangerous. They weaken the teach ings of childhood, they put evil in the minds of the young and they lessen the sanctity of marriage VOWS. Many of the divorces in this country are, ir i my opinion, due to ideas gathered by young people from problem plays. l "The theaters in ages past, when the miracle and mystery plays had the vogue, was a place of instruction and beneficial amusement. We should re- turn to that condition"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
ONLY ONE HELD FOR
 THREATENING WILSON.
Evidence Against Other Two of Trio
 Deemsd Insufficient.

Newark, N. J.. Dec. 1S.-Jacob Dunn, alone, of the three mountaineers charged with having sent threatening letters to President-elect Wilson, was held for the grand jury at the conclu- sion of his preliminary hearing here this afternoon. Seeley Davenport was discharged and Dunn's bail was re- duced from $2,000 to s1,000.
 United States Commissioner Stock ton, before whom the hearing was held, found that the evidence against Davenport was insufficient. Warren Dunn, Jacobs brother. was released yesterday by the court for similar reason. Jacob Dunn tonight had not furnished ball and was held in con- finement. He is alleged to have ad- mitted writing the letter, but later to have denied its authorship, declaring that his former alleged statement was made under duress.
 The three men were arrested last week on the charge that on Nov II last they sent Governor Wilson a let ter demanding s5.00o upon penalty of death
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
HICKEY SPENT MONEY
 IN RlOTOUS LIVING.
Told Police Chief That $1oc to $2oo Has Gone for Wine in a Night.

Buffalo. \. Y. Dec. 1S.-Evidence iT1- troduced by the prosecution today to prove that J. Frank Hickey was the murderer of Joseph Joseph, the seven year old LdCkawanna boy, went un- challenged by the prisoners counsel. But when any testimony was given tending to show Hickey's absolute habits his attorney, Daniel V. Murphy. promptly seized upon it for lengthy cross examination, evidently to i'm press the jury with the idea that Hick- ey's manner of living had resulted in insanity. which he has repeatedly said would be the sole defense.
 The murder cards" written from Boston, in which the writer told of strangling the Joseph boy and of throwing his body into the cesspool, where it was found. conversations be- tween Hickey and police officers in which h. admitted writing the cards and other material evidence went into the record.
 Hickey according to Chief Gilson's testimony. said he earned from s200 to sSu0 a week in bis contract work, all of which was spent in riotous liv- ing.
 Hickey told the officer he would work for a few weeks until he was supplied with funds Then. Chief Gil son said, Hickey would start on a de- bauch, spending from $100 to $200 a nieht for wine until his money was gone. After a few weeks in a sani- tarium Hickey would repeat the per- fOrnauca
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
PREFERENCE PRIMARY
 FOR PosTMAsTERSHIPs
Bristows Bill Prohibits Their Re-
 nnoval Except for Cause.

Washington, Dec. 18.-Senator Bris- tow of Kansas today introduced a bill providing for a preference primary for the appointment of postmasters which would affect the appointment of every postmaster in the United States who receives $500 or more a year. Senator Bristow's plan is. to hold a nomination election for postmasters hereafter where vacancies occur for the purpose of filling the office by the voice of the people. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes cast in the nominating district would be appointed by the postmaster general and would serve for a term of five years. Only after full hearing on written charges could a postmaster be removed, and in such contingency the postmaster would not be eligible for renomina don.
 The bill provides that the nomination election be held at the time of the county, state, local or municipal cleo ton held next preceding the expira- ton of the term of the postmaster at the discretion of the postmaster gen. eral
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
CITY IS IN GALA ATTIRE
 FOR WILSON'S HOME COMING.
President -eIect to Celebrate 56th
 Birthday in House of His Birth. .

Staunton, Va, Dec. 1S-President- elect Woodrow Wilson today sent word to Staunton that he would ar- rive here at 7:s0 p. m. Friday, De- cember 27, to celebrate his fifty-sixth birthday on December 2S, in his native city and be entertained in the house of his birth. MT. Wilson will leave Trenton about II o'clock Friday morn ing passing through Washington short ly after p. m. Along the railroute through Virginia to this city bonf1res will blaze.
 Preparations for the Wilson home coming celebration" are about com plete. The city will be in gala attire. Two hundred sixteen foot white columns each surmounted by a large white electric light globe will line the principal streets. From these will be strung garlands of evergreens en- twined with thousands of colored cleo tric lights.
 Thirty thousand visitors are ex- pected in Staunton on "Wilson day. and every detail of the plans for feed ing and caring for them is being care fully worked out. The railroads have decided upon a reduced rate of cent and half mile from all Virginia points.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
TO TRANSFER WALLS
 OF FORBIDDEN CITY
Manchu Dowaser Empress Makes of-
 fer to Reform Government.

Pek1n, Dec. 1S.-The dowager em- press of the Manchus has offered to hand over to the Chinese reformers the halls of the erstwhile Forbidden City which for hundreds of years har- bored the Manchu dynasty and at the same time to transfer the imperial family to the summer palace. She was impelled to this act by the desire to provide suitable accommodations for the Chinese government
 The government apparently intends to accept this dramatic offer when funds are available to carry out the necessary repairs.
 The primary elections up to the present indicate a large progressive majority,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
GLASTONBURY WOMAN DIES
 UNDER STRANGE CONDITIONS
Suddenly Became Unconscious While
 on a Carriage Drive.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1S.-Coroner Calhoun is investigating the myster- ious death of Miss Belle Robinson, A years of age of Glastonbury, who went to ride last evening about 7.30 with her cousin, Samuel B. Little, of Addi- son, a district of Glastonbury, and who returned an hour later to her boarding house in Glastonbury in an uncon- scious condition and died little af- terward.
 Mir. Little, who is cousin of the dead girl, told the medical examiner that when he took Miss Robinson to ride they went to the New London turnpike. On the way back the girl suddenly dropped back against the carriage seat and dropped into un- consciousness. So far as known the girl was not Respondent. and her friends do not entertain any idea of suicide.
 She is said to have taken much medicine lately. Tablets having the appearance and taste of soda hints were found in a pocket of her coat. They will be analysed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
KENNETH WINNIE FOR
 CLERK OF THE SENATE
Young New Haven Attorney choiss sf
 Democratic Majority.


 New Haven, Conn. Dec. fs.-Orxnn- ization of the next state senate vas in effect completed this afternoon when the conference of democratic aenators held here chose Kenneth Wynne. of New Haven. a young attorney. as party nominee for senate clerk and Rev. John c. France, rector of St. James Protest ant Episcopal church Fair Haven. gen. ate chaplin. The senate to-be hav- Ing a democratic majority Of seven and the party rules being binding on those who were in the conference. fha choice of Mr. Wynns and Rev. Mr. France will in all likelihood be con- firmed formally when the session ia begun. Senator elect LaDders has ai- ready been agreed upon as oresldsns pro tenn.
 MT. Wynne won the sixth ballot by 8 vote of II to ,. TWo-thir6s vers required for a choice. On the frst ballot Ex-Mayor Martin Of this city had nine and Wynne eight; on ths second the vote was unchanged. ca the third Wynne had nine and Harffs eight; on the fourth Martin los. onsf on the fifth Wynne had tsn and Marc tin six, while on the fiDsl ballot Wynn4 | had Il; Olmstead, 8; Yoeu1ana oi | Hartford 1 and Gleason 1.
 MT. WyDne IS a recent R7adoats o1 the Yale Law school In ths rscsnf campaign he was at the state head quarters as an assistant Co Secretary Thomas and also was on tbs stump | to some extent. He B rhe son of John F. Wynne, an attorney of this city. He succeeds William II. B5od- gett, who was senate clerk isst sas- sion by medium of progression from the house. a means followed w3Ch few breaks while the republicans have been l in control of both branchss. Had the I republicans won the senate it e hks- | ly that House Clerk Russell of Kn- ling1y would have sought the us1ai | promotion while Mir. Blodgstt would have become clerk of bills. Az it is Mir. Russell is now a candidate for reelection as house clerk, the repub- - licans having a bare plurality and pos- sibly control of that branch. T1ers are, however, democratic canhd dates fo clerk and assistant clerk.
 Rev. Mir. France will follow Rsv. J. F. Sexton of St. James church. Westville, who is of the same corn- munion. Mir. Sexton served tbrough two sessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Wt IAN TESTIFIES AT
 THE ARCHIBALD TRIAL.
Stenographer for William J. Roland
 Called by the Defense.


 Washington, Dec 1S.-One of the rare events in the history of the sen ate occurred today when a woman's voice was heard within the chamber. Miss Mary Roland of Scranton, Pa, was one of the witnesses called during the day by attorneys for Judge Robert w. Archibald of the commerce court, whose trial for impeachment for alleged misuse of judicial power has been in progress since December 3. She was the first woman to appear within the senate chamber while that body was in session since 1905, when a woman testified at the impeachment trial of Judge Swayne of Florida
 Judge Archibald probably will take the witness stand in his own defense before the conclusion of the trial. It is expected that there will be about ten witnesses to be examined following the Christmas recess.
 Miss Roland is niece of William P. Roland, one Qf, the principal witnesses against the judge and is stenogra- pher in her uncle's office. She was called to the stand, however, by the at- torneys for Judge Archibald.
 Attorney A. S.. Worthington asked her if B. J. Williams had told her on September IS. 1911. that he had just come from Judge Archbald's office and had seen there a brief the judge had prepared for the Erie railroad in the '1ighterage case" She replied in the affirmative.
 A dispute arose as to the admission of the testimony. The attorney ex- plained that he desired to show that Williams was confused when he testi- fled that he had seen this brief" or trial list" in the judges office in March, 1911, about the time Judge Archibald is alleged to have been at- tempting to buy coal dump from the Erie railroad. The testimony was admitted.
 The house managers asked for g complete statement of what was sai6 on that day. When finally they got it the stenographer of the senate had tc read the answer, because Miss Boland's voice was lost in the big chamber.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
INDIAN FAMILIAR f WITH YANKEE SLANG
Tells President, Speaking of Inter-
 preter, "He Didn't Get Me-"

Washington, Dec. 1S.-A delegation of Indians, several of them in pie turesque dress, called upon President Taft today at the White House.
 One of the older chiefs in the del egation started to talk to the presi- dent through an interpreter. He made a long speech, while the president waited eXpectantly to hear it repeat ed. At its conclusion the interpreter fdgeted, looked bewildered and said not a word to the president. The chief waited patiently a moment, gave 8 gloomy but dignifed glance at the interpreter and then in good English which was surprisingly understand able remarked to the president with gesture toward the interpreter:
 He doesn't get me-"
 It was the same chief who stopped at the doors of the executive office on his way out to don a pair of rubber overshoes to protect his moccasins.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
SUFFRAeETTE MARCHCERS
 DWlNDLE DOWN TO THREE
One of pc5erters Turns Up and Will
 March Today.

Peekskil1, \. Y. Dec 1S.-Pilgrims three. That was all that was left to- night of the suffragette army of thir- tyfour that started on Monday from New York to carry a message to AL bany 10 give Governor Sulzer on his inauguration day. The trio Miss Rosa
 c. Jones. commander, Mrs. Ida &1Gft and Miss Lavinia Dock. trooped into this city shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon. Three of the six march, CTS who "bivouacked' last night in Oss;niug, deserted this morning, but protested that the drizzling rain which soaked the dust of the Albany pest road into soft rich mud had noth- sng Co do with their decision to aban- con the march.
 There will be one more marcher in the ranks tomorrow, for Mrs Jessie Hardy Stub0s. who took temporary leave of her comrades yesterday, re- Joined them tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
NAVAL VESSELS TO ESCORT
 BODY OF AMBASSADOR RElr
State Department Asks British Gov
 ernment for lnforma mation.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-With a view to providing a suitable escort for the last stages of the Journey the state department has inquired of the Bri- ish government for information as to the name of the British warship which will convey the body of the late Ambassador Reid to this country and the probable date of sailing. It is intended that two American naval vessels shall meet the British ship off Nantucket and escort her to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Chauffeur Hall Testifes That He Drove Party to
 Scene of the Shooting at StratfOrd
THE CAR WAS HIRED BY BUONOMI AND MATTO
Other Members of Party Including Victim of the Tragedy Got in Near Bridgeport Saloon-Heard Shot and Saw Several Flashes on Lonely Road But Did Not Suspect Anything Wrong Until He Saw Womans Body

the car. The party got out and Maffo ordered him to drive a short disfzncs up the road. turn about and com9 back. As he was doing this. be testl- fled the shots were fired.
 Four Other Witnesses.
 Other witnesses called were Oficers Frank M. HolbrOok, John J. HalDln and Bernard Glennon, who told 0f sec ing the car on the night in question. and Charles II. Wells, first selectman of Stratford, who told of hearing ffs shots, seeing five men walking rapidly down the highway and of later having his attention called Co the murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Fewer Receptions at White House.

Princeton. \. J., Dec. 1S-The days of puolie receptions in the big east room Of White House are numbered and fin the next administration people will not be received at the executive mansion merely for the purpose of shaking hands or gazing in curiosity ct the president of the United States. President -elect Wilson declared to- night that he saw no use in spending time just to receive people who had no public business to transact at the White House
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Authors, Lsaovs of Amsri.s.

Albany, N. Y Dec. 1s(-The Au- thors league of America was incor- porated today to protect the rfKhim and property of all authors. The prin- cipal office is in New York city ana the directors include Rupert Hushes. Rex Beach, Gillette Burgess. Arthur c. Train, Augustus Thomas. GertrIds Atherton and Ellen Glasgow. Of New York; Ellis P. Butler. Flushing. Caro- lyn Wells. Railway, N. J.. Milton Royle Darien, Conn: Hamlin Car land, Chicago; Jesse Lynch WInlanns. Princeton; Robert Grant, Boston Winston Churchill. Windsor. VI. WffI Payne Paw Paw. Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Arrested for poubla Murder.

Columbia, Mo, Dec 1S.-Lee Moore, who discovered the dead bodies of his mother, Mrs. George Moore. and his grandmother, Mrs. Mary J. Wilson, crushed with an axe when he entered their home near here today, was ar- rested late this afternoon following his testimony given at the corcners in- quest
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
THEFT OF se,ooo FROM
 AN EXPRESS OFFICE
Money Consigned to An Ohio Bank by
 New York Sub Treasury.

Dennison, Ohio, Dec. 1s.-When se- cret service men and detectives arrived here today it became known that $6000 in bills consigned from the sub- -treas- ury in New York to bank in Mar ietta, O., had been stolen from the express office in New Comerstown, near here, yesterday. The money was taken to New Comerstowns on the Pennsyl- vanfa railroad to be transferred to the Cleveland and Marietta railroad. The agent receipted when the money was delivered and it is said to have been taken while he was busy at some task a few hours later.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Record Christmas Mail for Old World

New York, Dec. 1s.-The new worlds Christmas presents to the old left New York this year in 3o089 mail bags containing 394022 registered articles, 59,s79 parcels post packages and 42S,- 763 international money orders aggre- gating in value more than S6,500, 900, according to a compilation made by Postmaster Morgan today. This is the record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Flew 1eo Mile. Over watsr.

Trapani, Sicily, Dee, 18.-Roland c. Garos, the French aviator, made . splendid flight today over the Medit- erranean sea from Tunic, Africa, to Sicily. He landed near Trapani, hav- ing covered distance of about 16O miles over water. This establishes 3 new eysr-sea reeor6
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Aero Club of Amsr;sa.

New York, Dec. 1s,-Alan R. Haw- ley, the New York aeronaut. was elect ed president of the Aero club Of Amer ica at a meeting of the board Of d. rectoTs today. Robert J. Collier, who was reelected president for tf1e euaf- ing year a few weeks ago. resigned because of pressure of private buef- ness, it was announced
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
OBITUARY.
Will Carleton, Poet and Newspaper.
 man.

man.
 New York, Dec. 1S-Will Carleton, the poet, newspaperman and lecturer. died at his home in Brooklyn tonight of pneumonia after short illness.
 Mir Carleton was born in Hudson Mich. in 1s45. He attended Hillsdale college, Michigan, and during his Jun for year wrote a political poem enti- tied Fax which he delivered at a town meeting and won local fame which soon gained for him a place as a lyceum speaker. In 1870 he became editor of he Detroit Tribune and a year later published his first book of poems.
 over the Hills to the Poorhouse" was the best known of his earlier works. In lSH4 Mir. Carleton moved to Brooklyn and for a number of years he has been editor of an illustrated magazine Everywhere. alr. Carleton was Uarried in 1881 to Miss Adora N. Niles.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
stssmsb;p Arrivals.

At Plymouth: Dec. IS, Nieuw Am sterdam, New York for Boulogne and Rotterdam, and proceeded. At Plume: Dec. 1Ss~ Franconia, from New York.
 At Antwerp. Dec. IS. Manitou, from Boston end Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
No christmaa Editinn

London. Dee. 1s.-A revolufion is Announced In the British nsvspapsr world. Heretofore the greet dafffss have been published every day fn ths year with the exception of Sundays. A majority of the morning and evening have now decided not to publish on Christmas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19

It is confirmed by the New Haven road officers that steel dining and sleeping cars will be ordered to re- place the wooden ones now in use, on the through lines of the system.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-19
Orders to eov.rner,, st.H.

Hartford, Conn, Deo 1s-AdtBfanf General George NJ. Cole has ordered the governors staff to report to him in full dress uniform at the Hofsl Heublefn, this city, Wednesday, Jar. 3, 1913. at 1.15 D. m. for atfendanca upon the governor at the inaugural cerem onfea