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Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
NINETEEN MADE BLIND
 BY A WELDING PROCESS.
Anderson Citizens Watched Workmer
 Use It on Trolley Wire.

Anderson. Ind. Oct. 27,-Nineteen persons are reported to have been stricken blind as a result of gazing at a light caused by workmen welding with an electrical process on a trolley wire early today. according to local physicians who were called out of bed to treat the eases.
 Blindness did not strike some WIG saw the light until several hours later,
 John Hazel of Hamilton, O., who IS here visiting his mother. was playing cards in lodge room when he shegej his chair back and exclaimed I'm go- ing blind!"
 He was assisted to the home Of his mother and had net regained his sign. tonight. Practically all of the nineteen reported to physicians were kept In dark rooms all of today,
 DF. F. W, Chittenden, a local eys specialist, stated that in each case at- tended by him ths inside of the eyeiid was greatly irritated. He gave as his theory that the peculiar rays of light giFeR cut by the welding process caused the quick development of bae- teria, already lodged iE the eye, anil iiiiRdRess resulted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28

Washington Oct. 27.-.President Taft continued his campaign for farmers cooperative banks and agricultural credits today by making reply to let ters that have reached the White house intimating that the plan would benefit only the big farmers. The president quoted from the report or Ambassador Herrick statistics showing the business done by the Raiffeisen banks of Germany.
 Average Deposit Is $S7o.
 "The size of the average deposit for these institutions is around $37O," said the president. The average loan they make amounts to only $150 and the membership of the Raiffeisen banks average 95 farmers. It is plain 1y evident from these figures that this is not a big farmers plan. In my letter to the governors the first rec ommendation which made is for the adoption of some such form of CO., operative credit.
 Works We'll in Springfield.
 "On the contrary, the adoption of cooperative credit in this country will be of great advantage to the small farmer. It was in the interest of the peasant farmer of Europe that this plan was established. Massachusetts already has a law permitting the es- tablishment ,of cooperative societies of this type Under this law the My rick credit union of Springfield, Mass, was organized, I think in 1909, and in twelve months it had 105 members, a capital of s3.000 and $10,000 of out standing loans.
 Interest Low, Yet Makes Profit.
 "The results obtained by the adop- ton of this form of cooperative cred it in Germany speak plainly enough of its usefulness. There is one bank for every 1900 of population in Germany. The rates of interest charged is fre- quently a point or two lower than in commercial circles, yet the banks make fair profit, which, in the case of the Raiffelsen banks is all carried over as a reserve fund, so that each year these banks are strengthening
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
THREE SPEECHES BESIDES
 THE ONE lH NORWICH
Governer Jehnsen Has pisrs fsr e
 Busy Dsy Tonorrs~.

Boston, Oct. z7.-Aftsr his hard fay fin Masssobusetts yesterday. Governor Johnson rested in his car and st q local hotel almost all of today.
 Tomorrow the governor viii sDexk in Maine. He went tO Poytiand ts- night and early tomorrow hs uln leave Boston in an automobile fsr HiddsfOrd to make a short address. Returning to Portland he will hold an eutdeer meeting and before leaving for speeches in Lewiston, Brunswick. Aa- gusta, WatervlIle, Newpest aBd Bsn- ger, After the Bangor meeting hs wiIi return to Portland to spend ths night,
 Instead of talking ia Vermont ea Tuesday as he originally had planned to do, the governor will speak in cen- Heetieut, at Meriden. New Haven, Nsw Lenden and Norwich. The following day his only engagement will bs st Madison Square Garden. His cam paign probably will close with thFss days up state iH New York and sne address iR New York city on the nigns hefeFe election
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
POPULAR PROTESTS.
sitzsns of Influence Seeking to Saws
 LA sf Diaz.

Mexico City. Oct. 27.-News of the ueutene1ng to death of General Felix Diaz, the revolutionary leader, and three of his confederates by military court at Vera Cruz yesterday morning was received here today.
 Efforts to save their lives, especially that of Diaz, continue unabated Prom inent women. men high in affairs, ulembers of congress, and even high army offlcias have appealed to Presi- dent Madero for clemency. But to all he has given the same negative an- swer To a group of women he inti- mated that to show clemency would be construed by tue world as an indiea- tion od weakness. He cited as an ex- ample that when he captured Juarez he pardpned General Nayarro which action the world attributed to weak ness instead of magnanimity.
 The popular voice of protest has grown so strong against the execu . tion of Diaz thai there has arisen be- tween the president and senate sharp discora. and as individuals the senators have seriously discussed the question of impeachment becaue of the aa : ministra4ion's de6sLnce of that boay's tnterpeIladinu Friday. That the sen ate VIII take this 'S4H,p, however, is not considered probable fhr many reasons, que uf them being the question of succession.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
District Attorney Guarded.
BULLY" BIRTHDAY FOR
 COLONEL ROOSEVELT
Family Enjoys Birthday Dinner-con-
 sratuIations and Gifts Galore.

Oyster Bay. N. r., Oct. 27.-Today was Theodore Roosevelt's fifty-fourth birthday and he celebrated 1t quietly indoors with his family.
 Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Ethel, Theo- dore, Jr., and his wife. and Quentin, sat down at the table for the birthday dinner with the rest of tho family. Kermit. Archie and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth were unable to be there.
 Colonel Roosevelt did not leave the house today. His walk yesterday did so much good that it was thought best for him to have a complete rest. This afternoon Dr. Alexander Lambert and Dr. George E. Brewer came from New York to dress his wound and found that their patient was continu- ing te improve.
 Birthday telegrams came in all day long. One of them was from John L. Sullivan. Every good wish to you on your 54th birthday" the former pugilist wired, and Gods blessings as well, all your life" The colonel wired back, "Geed luck, John."
 Automobiles by the seere filled with sightseers, climbed Sagamore Hill frem morning to night. At one time the road at the foot of the hill was blocked with motor cars, each driver aWdAtlh8 hAs bdlh lO 1O dR ehS hAAA ASs a sight of the house.
 Of all the birthday gifts which came t6 him from many parts of the coun- try, Colonel Roosevelt was especially proud of a painting of bull moose by 6 New York artist The painting, which Is six feet square, was presented him by August Heicksher of the neigh boring town of Huntington.
 The gift most peculiarly given came from a woman whose name is not known to the colonel or his family. This woman, about 80 years old dress- ed all In black with A largo bundle under her arm, stepped from the noon train and inquired the way 10 Saga more Hill, She walked the three miles through the village. along tho shore of the bay and up the hill. When Col onel Roosevelt's butler Jim" came to the door she gave him the bundle.
 T didn't come to see him." she said, T have come from Boston to give him this preseld on his 54th birth day" W
 With that she turned nway and started down the hill. Jim" opened the bundle and saw that 1t was a small oil painting, He carried it to the colonel, Its value was not aseer- tained, The woman refused to give her name or any information about herself except that she was from Bos- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
cEssoNpENT BECAUSE
 OF HUSBANDS DEATH.
Brscktea Wenaan Kills Little Daughter
 and DreWHs Herself,

HastaR, 5GasF., t7ct. 7=-f'ha b9dy sf 5jFs olga Erickson Hf Hreeh,en, whe ceIapaitted suicide by drewning after killing heG , year old daughter Gladys, va found today iR LaA6~ater pond.
 BespaadepGy siRee the death af heT huspa nd ip an accident three years a@e is advanced by tha Paiise as the cause of ths murder and suicide:
 Mrs Eriexsep had net hesH see since FridaF nisht, Whea she left the home oF BE. Henry E. HaadaEe ef Brockton, uhere she had been sR- pIoEed 'Fhe frst indications ef the tla,ged;: Game Eith the discovery ef the GhA!dss body floating ip th2 pend. yTter the girl aaz ideptihed q Elarnans s hdf and some hairpins were Found on thc shore This led ,hc police ta search the pond for the body sf thI H0thCE
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Is Identified by
 Her Bridesmaid
VICTIM OF STAMFORD MURDER
 WAS WIDOW.
HAD JEWELS IN PAWN
Murdered Woman Was Trying to Re-
 deem Them-"chieago Joe" Turns Out to Have Record as "Gunman."

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct 27.-Captain Arnold of the detective bureau and State Policeman Virelli, who are en- deavoring to fathom the mystery in the shooting of the woman known as Jennie Cavaglieri by five men near Stratford last week, discredit the the ory of a Chicago federal official who believes that the murdered woman was a government spy. They say the woman's record and her actions before and on the night of the murder would sufficiently prove that she was not in the government employ.
 Victim Was Widow.
 Virelli returned from New York to- day, where he has been Investigating, and says he has at last secured the real name of the woman. which has already been given four different ways. Her real name is Jennie Rotondo, the widow of Achille Rotondo, who died in New York Sept. A. 1911. Her maiden name was Eiamellina. MT. Virelli thinks the name of Cavaglieri was giv- en to her because her former husband was a chevalier in Italy.
 Shot at Thompsonville Chief.
 According to the police. Joe Buono- mo, or Chicago Joe. as he is more fla
 
 is the man who fired three shots at Chief Bromage of the Thompsonville police on Jan. 2 last. He was sen fenced to jail term in the Hartford county jail for this.
 Shot Mick the Bum.''
 The police also say that he shot a noted Chicago character konwn as Nick the Bum and that the latter died in New York from the effects ol the wound. Buonemo has also served term in prison fer burglary in New York. according to the police.
 Body Identified by Bridesmaid.
 State Policeman Virelli says, he se- cured his information giving/the real name of the woman from her maTias se license in New York. He talked with the priest that married the couple and also with the woman whe stood uI with them. The latter came to Bridge port today and viewed the body of the dead woman, positively identifying il as Jennie Rotondo. Virelli would no; make the name of the woman public
 Body to Be Buried Tomorrow.
 Coroner Phelaa has given Ptrmis- sieA fer the burial of the body or Tuesday of this week
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
MAG FARLAND ARRESTED
 FOR coUNTERFEfTiNe.
Was Acquitted Ten Days Age ea
 Efaarss Of Murder of Wife,

New fsFk, Set. 27.-AliiseR Nj. Mae FaFiand, %he was acquitted ia New sgf. \; T., tea days ago ea a eHarga that HR Eq5Fdsred his wis, is under ar- rest hsys, ciaaEssd with eounterfeitiag. EhEsR fsdaysi secEst service officers seized hisa in room sa 1aet hstress, wheER he was kaowa as Allison Mases, SeStsrAay, but his ideRtity did not be ,seRlR known until today Ia his room were found four partly made counter side of the coin, lead composition for their base, and small handpress for taking the impression from the coin, When MacFarlan4 was in the Newark jail he amused himself with taking WAX impressions of coins, the aetec3: tiEes say, decIarpg this was only q pastiiR5e, but il created the saspcions which led the sIeuths to foIlow him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
District Attorney Whitman Has Similar Protection
 and Jurymen Are Getting Nervous
LAWYER MCINTYRE ALSO GOES ABOUT ARMED
Becker Relates Story He Says He Would Have Told if He Had Gone on Witness Sand-Says Quarrel Between Rose and Rosenthal Caused Latter to "Squ.aI" Whereupou Gamblers Plotted His Death-WI Testify at Next Trial

New York, Oct 27.-The story which Charles Becker, the former police lieu tenant convicted of the murder of Her man Rosenthal, says he wanted to tell on the stand at his trial, was related in detail today by Becker from his cell in the ToIhbs. Had he been al- lowed to tell this story. he claims the verdict of the jury would have been different.
 Declares Rose was a "StooI Pigeon"
 Becker talked for two hours. He denied that Bald Jack Rose, who was the states chief witness, was his graft collector" declaring Rose was his stool pigeon" who furnished ev- idence on which he made scores of raids. He gave an account of his finances in an effort, he said, to show that he had not hoarded gamblers tributes. Becker said Rose never ask ed him for money for his services
 His Agreement with Rose.
 Eventually he learned why. when Rose told him that he and Rosenthal were going into gambling partnership, Rose reminding the lieutenant of the gratuitous services he had given and asking immunity from raids. q said l would not molest the place any more than I would any other gambling house." said Becker. q said l would not make special effort to get evil dence against Rosenthal unless speci- fically directed
 Rose Quarreled with RosenthaI.
 Later Becker continued, Rose told him that Rosenthal had broken faith with him and had won $6,0O0 from him at gambling in their place. Then com plaints against the resort began to reach Commissioner Waldo. q am sure these complaints were written by Rose, or inspired by him." said Becker, declaring this break between the part ners was the beginning of Roses en- mity against Rosenthal-enmity which finally led to RosenthaFs determination to ''squeal,' and later to a gamblers plot, the outcome of which was the killing of Rosenthal.
 Never Had More than $29, 800.
 Becker denied that Rose, as the lat ter testified, telephoned him just after Rosenthals murder to inform him of tfA crime. He said that if he got another trial he would take the stand. Regarding his finances he declared he never owned more than $29,500 at one time. He explained in detail the source of this money.
 Judge and District Attorney Guarded.
 While Becker is awaiting sentence of death to be imposed on Wednes- day, Justice Golf, who will pronounce the ex-lieutenant's fate, is under guard. District Attorney Whitman. is also under guard. Becker's counsel, MT. Mcintyre, is said to be going about armed. The lives of all have been threatened, it is reported and even
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28

the jury which found Becker ruasz Is said individually to fear attaeks. Shapiro May Turn States Evidences.
 Efforts were being made today sx the state 10 have shapiro. driver of tne murder car, tYrn states evi- dence. Shapiro's counsel. Aaron q. Levy, while asserting that he vas nse negotiating with District Hffo-n~v Whitman for immunity for his eIienf. conceded that he was trying to Infuce Shapiro "to do his duty to the sfsfe VI and that if immunity were offered h~ would not refuse to take adsanfaes or 1t.
 Immunity Question Not pse;ssS.
 Assistant District Attorney Mes~ conference with Justice Golf yeqferfsv 1t was learned had to do with a r,r0us- ise of immunity to Shapiro lf he wouI1 take the stand against ~Cyp fhs Blood Lefty Louie" "Whffey T.e~- is" and "Dago Frank" the four lsdfcf- cd gansters Mir. Moss had re1uesfsf Shapiro's counsel to visit him Nr, Levy said he was told by one Of fr@ states counsel that the possfhs1ifv es immunity for Shapiro vas hanxins fire
 How Becker Accumulated e2sS1o
 BeckeTs t79.b00. which he says was all he and his wife had when p1@sr- thai was killed, was Accumulated s~- eording to the ex-policsman today. as follows:
 i5,OoO from Laura Becker. a sister. before she died.
 t10.oo0 from John FInneaan. a friend of his wife. who died after giving her l thls amount
 s5.o00 saved by Mrs. Becker.
 s2,5o0 Mrs. Becker's father gave hsr. y2,o0O Becker himself saved.
 "AlI This Money Was ssvss.-
 "All this money we had xavsd~ said Becker. Tt was withdrawn on July go from the bank where ws de- posited. That was the day after was arrested" | Discussing HOssnthal. Becker safl | the gambler had a reputation for asf- | ting the police into trouble
 'skaowing this. I would bsgs been either insane orr intoxicated R azd made a friend of him as Rose said [ did" he declared.
 There was not a single fasfanes fn Resenthars career where the poIles interfeFed where he did net get fnan into trouble"
 "Not ss Black as Prr psisfss.
 Regarding a new trial Becker aaff the court Of appeals "is only human. it is now only a case of raiiroa1lna me to the chair" YGentlemen," he concluded. T am certainly up against e. [ am not asking for pity. but should cerfasniv like the public to learn through ysu that am not as black ss am paint l ed"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
FOUR AUT0iSTS THROWN
 INTO RIVER FROM FERRY.
All Are Drewned-Feur Others of Par
 ty Have Narrow Escape.

Belyidere, N. J., Oct. 27.-Four mem bers of an automobile party bound for Shawnee, Pa, from their homes in Noble, Pa, were drowned in the Dela- ware river today while being ferried across from Delaware, N- J.
 The dead are Mrs. Leon N Gilbert, Miss Rebecca Tyson, Mrs. H. w.. Trump, Leon Gilbert, Jr., years old.
 There were eight members in the party in two automobiles. In one ma chine were Leon H. Gilbert, his wife, daughter, Miriam Gilbert, and son, Leon Gilbert, Jr In the other auto mobile were MT. and Mrs. H. w. Trump, Rebecca Tyson and Nathan Trump.
 The party motored up through New Jersey today and, arriving at Dela . ware, drove the machines on to the fiat bottomed boat used as ferry at that point When the middle of the stream was reached the boat was struck and knocked from it's course by raft. L. H. Gilbert and H. w. Trump were thrown into the water and swam to the Pennsylvania shore, while Miss Gilbert and Nathan Trump jumped on to the raft and managed to wade to the New Jersey shore when the raft swung that way. The others clung to the machines and when the ferryman lost control of the wihdlass which pro- pel1ed the boat were thrown into deep water.
 Latest Police Theory.
 The latest theory advanced by the police as to the motive for the crime is that the woman fled from Chicago to escape the life that had been forced upon her and that Buonomo, enraged because of this. followed her and shot her to death,
 Had Jewels in Pawn, It is said that she had 3s0e worth of jewels in pawn and that Bushofno forced her to lead life of shame in ah ahAsaY0f t6 secure enough money to redeem the jewels. Nothing has been heard from Hartford Charley and Big Andrew, wh6 made their escape after the shooting last week,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
THREE PRISONERS MADE
 ROPE OF BEDcLoTHING.
IsHates of Insane Department ef Mas
 sschusstts State Farm Escape.

BridgewaiteF, Mass, Get. 2T.-seaiing 25 foot stone wall with q rope made of bedelethes, three prisoners escaped tonight from the criminal insane de- partmeRt of the Bridgewater stats farm. Fhe men are Alfred GiFaFd convicted of arson, who WAS sent here from the Cambridge jail in 1895; Louis D. Rogers, whe came here from the Riaxnstabls 5 jail in 1913, and William SuliiEaa. 3d, Eh9 WAS uRder sentence of twenty year for breaking and en- teEiRg.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Burglar Suspect Puts Up Fiah..

New Haven, Gonn., Oct. 27.-Albert E; Webb, wh5 gives his residence as Cleveland, Ohio, was arrested today after a rough and tumble struggle by petecttye Sergeant Donnelly, chafg- es Wlfh theft on 'tWo counts. It is be }Ievfa that " eb0 has been mixed 1p in f dTeD, % is x &e3 B a d2eS taaids eitis n h ss@ e east. Ii is said that he is college sraauate.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
WOMEN PARABE WITH
 BABES IN THEIR ARMS.
Children of Strjtsrs Feature af Parade
 at Little Falls, N. Y.

Little Falls, \. r, Sgt. 25.-GhF dren of the striking textile mill work CTS marched with their elders in a pa Faae today Several handred mep and women were In the fine of which the fsdsgaiiep of ebAdren formed a part }he little ones carEIes baAners bear i9g I9sy insssiptiSns s Fs,, asstdng eratiyes to their fathers and mothers cause. Some of the striking women carried their babes in their arms. The parade vas orderly and the strikers passed through the crowded streets without any trouble occurring.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Juror Garter Recovering,

Salem, Mass, Oct 27-Johp N Garter, the juror in the mIrder trial of J. Eu0r, Arturo GioEannitti. and Jo- seph Earuso, was reported tonight by his physicians to be recovering from the Illness which caused adjournment of the ease last. Saturday.. The doctor said he expected the patient Wohfa be able to resume his place in the jury box tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
FOR DEMOCRATIC SENATE.
Wilson Urges Voters to Elect Demo-
 cratic Legislatures.

Princeton. Oct 27.-Gey Woodrew Wilson would like to see a democratic majority in the United States senate as well as in the house of representa- tives. To further that end he issued statement tonight calling upon the voters in the several states where United States senators are to be chosen to vote for the democratic leg islative ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
CROWN PRINCE HAD
 AN ACCIDENTAL FALL.
Marshal sf Court of Russia Explains
 Nature sf His Illness,

Paris, Get. sf@Fhs marshal of tta eeuFt ef Russia. .iR reply to aR inquiry regarding ths eeadifisa of GFsWa PrIhas Alexis, seat fhe following raes- sage from Spsla today;
 "Ap accidental fall suffered by the hereditary grand duke will keep his imperial highhesS in bed for some time still. You can place entire confidence in the statements of the official bulle- tins"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
OLD SOLDIER KILLED
 BY BOY AuToMoBiLiST
Knocked DowH by Machine While
 Crossing Street at Stamford.

Stamford. cSaa, Get. 27.-Afbert Henry, 65, & former inmate of the soldiers home at Nsroton, died while being taken to a hospital this morning as the result of injuries received by being strack by an automobile driven by William Fuchs. the IT Years old SOB of Max Fuchs.
 MT. Henry was jaSt about ts cross to Atlantic street whAa thR auto ap- peared and knocked him ts tie ground. Accounts differ as te the speed the machine was tfaseiing at the time of the accident. Fuchs was held te await the action of Coroner Pheiaa, who will conduct aR inquest here tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Hartford Man Found Bead ;n Red

Hartford, Conn. Get. 27.-Thomas E. Wark, aSea ,34, was found dead in bed at his home. No. 9 Walnut street, to- day npGer peculiar circumstances. The medical examiner gave as his opinion that death WAS due to alcoholism, brt when the authorities entered the room they found gas escaping from an open cock. Mrs. Wark said she did not sme1 the gas, although she was in the rOonl Ill rtgltt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
DRANK QUART oE WHIskEY
 AND DIED IN AGONY.
Man Who Made Wager and Bought the
 Liquor Arrested.

Nex York. Oct. 27.-By winning. 2 bsi hal hf eoI199 t5.,1 tfgsl4 I ! quart of ' atissey n is at ene Put FEY, ETsrs q Kans los, his hGiue. tp Wnfeh 7hr had 'staegerta ing the vffskeY. he Iotd -ilfs wife Mfrat he had done, and charged that John Mam had made hewgrgtr and bo1ghl the whisS>ey fer h1p. The prlioc- ar vested Mann on q rGchnical charge nf havlng been implicated ill kane; haalA
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
sDeo Attend Cornerstone Exercises

Meriden, Conn, Oct. 2@.-Rni!X 8,96g peogae artenGtd rhe e0rnerstone laNinG pf the new St MarX's Catholic ebntrh fn thfs Tity this afternoon. EHerS b. ral Cathplic Grganizarton Mas tepte ssnled in the trrTdf whif5 passed | is sstim5,dd tt.al fherc Wcrg l,sda MGA iE iitiE,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Maet;ai Law Along Nexisaa Frontier.

IsI Bass. FeNas. 5et 87.--A eenditieE beFide1aRg ga naitial law exists today here and at etheF points gE the Aexiz saa ESaif5 Sm Fort aa aeFfi faxas a < dds sfsf 6@ American troops along the ReG6es, is said f9 haze orders from REasllla Gtan more strict than eEer before ip the last years of Mexican revolutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-28
Colonel Mosby Seriously Ill.

Washipgt9R Qet. 27.-Col. John s. M6sP7. tfs pQtea eonfederate cava4ry leader, ts ct1ttoa1lE i'll Rt ] hosptral hers With ap affection Qt tNe kidpeyg. IF was statFa tonight tirI1 while Col onA Ndshy's GQndtiop is serious the pi1ysfTiaps are IuVefuI He is in his fst44 FeA, n.. i.