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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Secret Service Investigating Recent
 Attack on President.
 Rutherford, N. J., May 29.-Chief Willde of the secret service has been conducting a quiet investigation here into an attempted attack on President Taft which occurred while the presi- dent was speaking in the public square on Saturday night. MT. Willie put through the third degree an Italian, who is said to have thrown a package which hit the president in the face. Thus far no arrest has been made.
 A statement given out by Frank M. Buckles, leader of the Taft organiza- tion here, regarding the Italians at tack, says:
 'The twelve thousand persons as- sembled in the public square were dis appointed in not hearing the president speak because of the act of a vandal. Az the package struck the president s face, or came down, scraping his face, he was about to speak, but the secret service men pushed him back in his seat and took charge of affairs. They ordered the car ahead at full speed through the crowd, not knowing what was in the paper, and got away Later they informed me that the paper had been soaked in water so as to make it heayy.'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
1000 OLD SOLDIERS WILL
Spanish War Veterans, Boy Scouts
 and Regulars to March.

New York, May 29-Although near 1y 5e years have elapsed since the Civil War the c. A R posts and camps in New York and vicinity ex- pect 10 muster a full thousand vet erans still young enough to march in the Memorial day parade tomorrow along with the younger veterans of the Spanish War regular soldiers, sailors and marines. national guardsmen and the Boy Scouts. Ten thousand men and boys will be in line and march in the morning from 72nd street up Riverside drive for nearly two miles. past the official reviewing stand.
 Other features of the day will be the annual workhorse parade, athletic games in almost every available field in the greater city, patriotic exercises at Grants tomb and an evening mem ortsl mass meeting at Carnegie hall under the auspices of the c. A. R.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
ANsoNIA BRASS PLANT
 TO START UP IN A FEW DAYS
Damage by Fieed Net Sc Great as at
 First Supposed.

AHseHia, eeHH. May 2s,-charies F. BreokeF, president of the American Brass eenPeny, whose plant was daa- aged yesterday by the bursting of the retaining wall ef a canal, announced today that the ieeal wire and copper mills would again be in operation by Saturday CT Monday, The machinery was net as badly damaged as first thought,
 Company officials would make ne definite estimates as le their damage Eeday, except te say that they da not think it wiR reach Anywhere near S1e0.e6d,' as Arst reported
 It has been impossible te get a cor rect estimate of damage done to the town, but it is believed that the entire less. including that ta the factory, will be less than $75.94a. Less con. servative estimates hoireper, stiii place the loss at 4 higher figure than thiR
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Chicago. May 2s,-word that R. B. Howell. recently elected republican na- tional committeeman from Nebraska by direct primary, would come to Chi cago on June G. when the national committee meets to hear contests, and demand his seat, caused a stir today among members Of the committee,
 Successor of Rosewatsr.
 Mir. Howell is a supporter of Colonel Roosevelt and was chosen at the direct primary as the successor of Victor Rosewater acting chairman of the re- publican national committee. whose of fcisl duty it would be to call the re- publican national convention to order on June IS and introduce Senator Elihu Root as temporary chairman.
 Will Insist on Recognition.
 At the local Roosevelt headquarters it was said that Mir. Howell had been advised that under the law he was en- titled Co immediate possession of his seat as member of the republican ma tional committee from Nebraska, and he would insist on recognition when the committee meets to hear contests on June s.
 Others to Make Similar Demands. 
 Thomas K. Niedringhaus. elected na- Honal republican committeeman from Missouri under the direct primary, and others similarly elected will. 1t Is said. demand their seats when the commit fec meets next week. Roosevelt man. aEers here say there are at least five new national committeeman who will try to assume their official duties be- fore the question of contests Is taken up by the committee.
 A New Problem Raised.
 The operation of the direct primary law Tn a number of states where the national committeeman are chosen by popular vote instead of by the dele gates presents a new problem which will in an probability have to be dealt wit neither by the national committed or the national convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
Lawyers Paid
 Judges Bills
CONTRIBUTED FOR ARcHRALD's
 TRIP ABROAD.
THE FUNDS SOLICITED
Clerk of Archbalds Court Did the "Touchins," Says WiIkesbarre Law ysr-AnOther Irregular Procedure.

Washington, May 2s.-Members of the bar who practiced before Judge Robert W. Archibald of the court of commerce, when he was United States district judge at Scranton. Pa, con- tributed to a fund for a vacation trip to Europe for the judge. according to testimony given the house committee on judiciary today by John T. Lanihan of Wilkesbarre, a former member of congress. MT. Lanihan contributed S10 or S25, he could not remember which, at the solicitation of B. w. SearIe, clerk of Judge Archbald's s court. Another law firm in Wilkes Barre, he said. did likewise.
 Judge Favored Railroad Counsel.
 That Judge Archibald received the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
 IS SUED FOR DIVORCE.
Wife of We'll Known Author Makes
 Claim of Desertion

Chicago. May 29-Richard Harding Davis. author playwright and war correspondent. was sued for divorce in the superior court today by Mrs. Ce- ella Clark Davis. who alleges deser- tion.
 Mrs Davis a daughter of J. M Clark of Chicago, was married to Davis on April 4 1899. at Marion, Mass, after a romantic courtship. She recently arrived here preparatory to bringing the suit
 The bill sets forth that from time 10 time of said marriage until the early part of the year 1909 she lived with the said defendant as his wife and always conducted herself towards him as a true, dutiful and kind wife.
 The orstrix further represents that the said Richard Harding Davis, re- gaTdless of his marriage covenants, wilfuliy deserted and absented him. self from your oratrix about the first day of May. 1910. without any reason able cause for the space of two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
MISS ANKERs FOUND NOT
 GUILTY OF POISONING.
Jury Acquits Former Empioye of
 Brooklyn Infants Home.

New York, May 2S-Winifred An kers, the young woman accused of poisoning nine babies in the Brook lyn hospital and infants home. was acquitted today of the charge. She had been on trial for several days past. The, jury was out a little over an bo1Ir The announcement of the verdict caus- ed the crowd which filled the court room to break out into cheers. The indictment charged Miss Ankers, who was a kitchen helper at the nursery with causing the death of only one of the children.
 As other indictments are still pend- ing she was held in $2,000 bail until the further charges can be considered. Friends said that they would have a bondsmsn in court Friday to release her. An important point made in her favor during the trial was testimony that her confession" was obtained by threats to take away her baby which was an inmate of the nursery but she has been permitted to care for it since her arrest,
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g year old daughter. who was consid- cred mentally deficient.
 Woman's Daughter Feeble Minded.
 Dr. Walter B. Fernald, superintend- ent of the school for feeble minded, where his daughter Is now confined told the council that he believes the child is defective mentally. He was the only person, aside from the attor- neys, to appear at the hearing, the council having voted not to admit wit nesses testifying on sentimental grounds alone or merely because op- posed to capital punishment.
 In behalf of Mascion the plea was made that the evidence did not war rant his conviction of first degree mur- der.
 Attorney General Swift and District Attorney Barker of Norfolk county opposed the petitions for clemency, de- claring that they believed the accused guilty.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
WILBUR WRIGHT IS
 HOLDING HIS OWN.
Family Refuses to Believe There is No
 Hope of Recovery.

Dayton, O., May 29,-Wilbur Wright Is holding his own tonight after a day of slight but gradual improvement. and members of the family refuse to accept his physicians verdict that he cannot recover. The inventors temperature remains high, however, the last read Ing, taken at g o'clock this evening, showing d fraction under 105, but both respiration and pulse are slowly drop ping toward the normal The patient lies in an unconscious state, but his stomach did not refuse liquid neurish- meht when 1t was administered for the nrst tlIae ln several days this after hoeh' Aside from a serious chill, the cause of which baffled his phvsieians, ne alarming symptams developed teday ana indications tonight are that MT. Wright has a fighting chance to re- cover,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
C CONSTABLE FLED AT
 SIGHT OF REVOLVER
Waterbury Man Escapes from Officer
 and Four Lawyers.

Waterbury, May 2S.-Four attorneys and a constable were held up at the point of a revolver by Edward Hoar in the Odd Fellows block in this city at $50 o'clock tonight, and the whole building thrown into an uproar by the man, who escaped after threatening to shoot anyone who attempted to stop him. Hoar had been arrested on a body writ issued by Assistant Cor poration Counsel B. B. Reilley. Jr.. and was in the lawyers office in charge of Constable Thomas F. Mo Grath when the attorney asked the woman who had made the complaint against Hoar 10 hold up her right hand to be sworn, AS she did so. Hoar drew a revolver and, pointing it at the group, shouted! Everybody throw up their hands," The constable fled and Hear- escaped from the attorney. whe had grappled with him, As he ran through the hallway, Attorney Miles F. MeNiff opened his door to see what was going on and Hear pointed the gun at him and drove him back iRte the alice where McNiff jumped through a window en te a Faof Attorneys M, J; Neenan and T. E. Regers. Wha Mere in the effiee, were ealamaa3ed te sit where they were and Hear backed cut the dear. sti.l eepaE4ng them with the repelVer. AL though the police were pEeABtiV neti fled, they were unable to lecate him al midnight.
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money, MT. Lanihan was convinced. He said he received a letter from the judge from Europe thanking him for his contribution.
 Another phase of the inquiry was brought out through Helm Bruce of Louisville, Ky, counsel for the Louis vile & Nashville railroad MT. Bruce produced letters which showed that Judge Archibald sought information from the attorney and permitted him to file what was conceded to be an additional brief after an important case had been submitted to the cour. for decision and to Judge Archibald for the written opinion.
 Asked for Explanation of Answer.
 The case was known as the New Or leans board of trade case It involved freight rates from New Orleans to Montgomery, Ala, via Mobile. It was one of the first appeals from the inter state commerce commission to the newly created court of commerce and its chief point was a question of ju- risdlction.
 MT. Bruce read a letter from Judge Archibald asking him to see C. G. Compton, traffic manager of the Louis vile & Nashville, and get from him what he meant by an answer he made In his testimony to & commissioner. Judge Archbald's letter pointed out that MT, Compton's answer did not conform with the context of the testl- mony. MT. Bruce also read his letter of reply to Judge Archibald, containing a statement that MT. Compton said he was enormously reported and that his answer should be directly opposed to in, kjo
 Bruce Wrote 4,ooo- Word Argument.
 Later Judge Archibald wrote MT, Bruce from Florida, where he was sojeurning on heusebeat. and asked for an ampliaeation of statement contained in the Louisville & Nash vile brief which seemed at variance with testimony, MT. Bruce replied with a 4,oo0-Ward letter. It set forth the judges questions and answered each in detail and at length,
 MT. Bruce admitted that his letter was an argument, a kind eff brief, and that SC far as he knew it was net sub- mitted te opposing counsel,
 An Unusual Processing.
 Representative Wtebh asked Mir Bruce if he had ever known a judge ta ask for such information befere. Mir. Brace said he had known of judges whp consulted counsel,
 Was this net all unusual preeeea- ing2' asked AIr HEebh.
 T think it was unusual" answered the railroad attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Havana, May 29 -The capital still awaits with keenest expectancy news of decisive fighting in the western sec tion of Oriente province, where the national and fnsurgent forces have been face to face for several days. Up to the present there have been only few trifling skirmishes by the out posts, occasional raids by the rebels upon small towns and confirmation has been received of previous reports that some small squads of rurales have been captured.
 Official Statement by Gomez.
 In the meantime President Gomez has deemed it expedient to make an official statement with respect to the situation as the government views 1t and has issued a proclamation in which he says:
 "A group of men belonging to the colored race have risen in arms, and although the movement started in va rious parts of the republic, it now eX- ists only in Oriente, having been crushed elsewhere, thanks to the valor and efficiency of the regulars and ru- rales. The rebellion now consists of a misled uprising under the direction of persons desirous of gratifying their personal political ambitions.
 Many Loyal Colored Citizens.
 That the great majority of the colored race repudiates the uprising and remains loyal to the government is proof that it is untrue that the whites and blacks are now standing in an att tude of hostility. Many thousand colored citizens bitterly denounce the uprising and are anxious to lend sup port to the government. Among the troops now facing the enemy, blacks and whites march shoulder to should CT like brothers.
 Government Will Restore Order.
 Reduced as the rebellion is to a | small part of Oriente, the government backed as it is by sufficient military forces and the strength of popular sup
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
DARRoW WAS EAGER TO
 WIN McNAMARA CASE.
Franklin Says He Expected It to Be
 Last Case He Would Try.

Los Angeles, Calif., May 29-Bert Il. Franklin, former chief detective for the McNamara defense entered into the details of the alleged bribery or George N. Lockwood by himself at today's session of the trial of Clarence s. Darrow on the indictment charging Lockwood's bribery. Franklin was still under examination when the trial was continued until Friday morning.
 The prosecution sought to connect Darrow with the alleged corruption of Lockwood but Franklin repeatedly tes- titled that he could remember no specific conversations with DarroW concerning Lockwood.
 Just prior to adjournment Franklin testified that he met Darrow at local cafe where the latter was dining with Lincoln Steffens, the magazine writer. At that time he said Darrow took from his pocket what purported to be a list of the ninth McNamara jury venire.
 He called my attention to two names on the list" said Franklin, and said That looks better than the oth- err"
 'One of the names was Lockwood" said the witness He was not asked the other Darrow, he said, told him to take the list and compare 1t with his list of prospective jurors and busy himself Investigating the list.
 Franklin concluded his testimony regarding the manner in which he cor rupted Robert F. Bain, the first juror sworn to try the McNamara case and before he was asked regarding the Lockwood affair." Assistant District Attorney Ford, who conducted the ex animation, inquired as to Franklin's conversation with Darrow.
 Franklin said that he discussed the list of all the prospective jurors with Darrow the day after he got the list which he said was given him by Judge Bordwell, the presiding judge in the McNamara case.
 He asked me about those on the list whom I knew personally" said Franklin. T told him there were about 25 knew and could talk with person. ally. MT. Darrow always impressed upon me shat he was eager to win the McRamara case because it was the most important case of his life and probably the last case he would try"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
DANCE HALLS CAUSE
 YOUNG GIRLS DOWNFALL.
Greatest Contributor to Their Ruin,
 Says saPtlst Report

Des Meines, Iewa. May 2g.-That the public dance halls of America are the greatest contributor to the dewn- fall of yenng girls was a statement made in the report of the social ser vice committee submitted at the clos ing session of the northern Baptist convention tonight
 Ina many cities we find that the halls are run with few restrictions and with little or no supervision % says the report,
 No wonder they have become pub lie plaques in many of our cities"
 ''Fe SpiFitualize Democracy" was the subject of an address tonight hv l1r, Herbert ], White of Hartford, ceaA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
XaI.l. aRottI. Nlaht spree.s

Nav Haven. Conn. May 1s.--Ys1s students tonight revived a custnm that had grown 10 be more or less ancient history known as Bottle Nieht Snreah Rettles were thrown from windows in doimitories and uere Nas senerai eonfuston in the vicinity of ths cA1nbaa Baskets nIled with waste paper wefs lighted and thrown knom Wfnaaws, and nDAlly someons turned tn An alarm of fire. Tho police were summoned and nre conducting an in-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
L.ishtnina RsraiIs Enaina.

Philadelphia, May 2s.- Struck by lightning, the locomotive of Balti- mere aad 0hia train left the tracks dn the extreme southern section of this city tonight, overturned and crushed the conductor, Daniel Edwards, to death. T7ham&s. AfcCuHem the engi- neer- EEas probably fatally burned and thEse other members of the ere# were
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
Fate of Woman
 Still in Doubt
TIE VOTE IYcouNciL ON CUES
 TON OF COMPUTATION
MAN DOOMED TO CHAIR
Vote is Seven to One Against Sparing Mascioli-Another Vote Next Week in the Case of Mrs. cusumano.

Boston. May 29.-The state execu- tive council with one member absent, voted late today four for and four against committing the death sentence of Mrs. Lena Cusumano, convicted with Enrico Mascioli of the murder of her husband. In Mascioli's case the council voted against communication seven to one. Adjournment was talk en until next Wednesday,, when anoth- CT vote will be taken.
 Chief Witness Mentally Deficient.
 Counsel for the condemned pleaded for communication of the sentence of Mrs. Ousumano to life Imprisonment on the ground that she had been con- victed on circumstantial evidence, sup ported mainly by the testimony of her
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
Ex- -Mayer FIaher Attaoks caurts.

Hartford, May as.-FermeF Mayor Willard C. Fisher of Middletewn, in addressing an epen meeting of the central Laber union tonight, said that the right exercised by the courts of today te pass uPen the constitutional ny ef the acts of legislatures, and the right exercised by them te nuilify and reFefse- such acts was an psurped Pe#er that they had taken upen them selves without any constitutional au- thsrity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
PRESIDENT MELLEN MAKES
 PROTEST AGAINST BILL
Says Railroad Control of Steamships
 lnsures Lower Rates.

Washington. May 2el- President Charles S. Mellen of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad be- fore the senate committee on intor- oceanic canals, vigorously opposed the proposed prohibition against railroad owned ships using the Panama canal. It would work disaster to New Eng land business interests, he said, and he aVerred that the railroad had brought control of several steamship companies to insure low rates and fast service to southern ports for New England manufacturers and mer- chants
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
KNOCKED FROM DOUBLE
 RUNNING BOARD OF CAR.
Conductor WiImot of Bridgeport Dies
 of His Injuries.

Bridgeport. Conn, May 29.-C. F. Wilmot, aged 23, a conductor employed by the Connecticut company, was knocked from the running board of a trolley car tonight on Noble avenue and received injuries which later caused his death at the Bridgeport hospital The immediate cause of death was concussion of the brain. Wilmot was single and lived with his mother at 72 Beardsley street. The trolley car of which Wilmot was con- ductor was one of the new types. equipped with double running hna rds-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
OBITUARY.

Sir Lewis William Ms!ssgorth.
 LsRdaR, Mag Se-Sir Lewis William SAi0lesEortb, wh9 WAS high sheriff in 1s9e. died tpdaN. His wife uas Jane ErshsHH Frost. daughter of Brig2dier Gsreral fansel March Frosli $. A., wAam he married at St, Lsuis ia 1875.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
Woman Murders Her paramsur.

Lansing. Mich, May ss-Jllia Lind ley, last night shet and killed Edward Hallen in their experiments in this city. The two came here from James vile, Wis. several months aga. The woman confessed that she shet Hal len when he teld her vest srdav that he intended to go to Rockford, Iil., and join his wife and child
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, May 29.- Captain s. W, Wise of the Massachu-- sets National Guard made a total score of SS7 points in the individual prize firing today The highest possi- ble was 1000 points, and Captain Wise's performance is considered here as worlds record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Budapest, Hungary, May 29.-A dy- namite cartridge exploded at late hour last night on one of the stair cases of the house of parliament, smashing a large number of windows, but otherwise not causing any seri- ous damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Caimenera, Cuba, May 29.-The Unit ed States marines who arrived here yesterday on board the Prairie land ed today at Deer Point, the regular marine camp site.
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Cabled Paragraphs

Malta, May 29.-A conference which will probably decide Great Britain's policy in the Mediterranean opened here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Paris, May 29.-Neither the French foreign office nor the newspapers have received any further news concerning the reported attack by Meerish tribes men on FeZ,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

viIareai, Spain. May 2s.--Feur addi- tional deaths have occurred among those injured in the fire which burned down a cinematograph theater here yesterday, The total of the fatalities is Sa,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
cIark c.r,,es Arlnasa.

Phoenix. Arlza May sgs-Bpeaksr Clark eaTFied ATizoRa in todnt'n oe1sc- cratic presidential pYtmary oy rots ss least te 1 BVer Gcvarnar WnBnn. a. caF1iak to retwnx rsea1zad 1nn,zne. .<
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

Joseph NojedIy of Pittsburgh was fined 1-4 cents and costs, and sen- fenced to 30 days in jail for beating his mother inlaw and his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30
President Gomez Says They March Shoulder to
 Shoulder Like Brothers Against Cuban Rebels A
SAYS MAJORITY OF COLORED RACE ARE LOYAL
Official Statement by Cuban Executive Indicates Confidence Government Can Restore Order-Rebes Split Up Into Small Bands, Engage in Radng Expeditions and Dss- troy Property-Criminal Characters Begin Robbing.

port, will proceed with the utmoet sn- ergy to comply with It's national and international obligations Co completely restore order"
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An UnusuaI Proeeeaine.

The Massachusetts Homestead Bill has heen declared unconstitutional on the ground that 1t proposes using pub lie moneyl far private purposes
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FIeeds ppewn sa

London, May Se-A despatch from Buadpest sayss that sa persons have been drowned hy the Feqds in seuth- eastern Hungary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

George E. Foss, father of Gov. Eu- gene N. Foss and Congressman George Edmund Foss of Illinois, is dangerous ly ill at his home in Jamaica Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-30

A Convict in the Western Peniten tiary of Pennsylvania made a table containing S5,000 pieces of wood.