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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
ATTACKS ROOSEVELT.
 DEFENDS LoRiMER-
Florida Senator Calls Colonel "hesd-
 quarters of Morality


 Washington. July S.-An attack upon Theodore Roosevelt for condemning Senator L,orifner Of Illinois featured the defense in the Lorlmer election ease in the senate today. Senator Fletcher of Florida. following up he conclusion of Senator Dilhnghams speech for Lorlmer. arraigncd Rooss- welt.
 Theodore Roosevelt could enjoy a luncheon with Booker T. Washington at the White House, but could not af- ford Co dine in the same room with MT. Lorimer. member Of tho club of which he was a guest said Thatcher.
 The Florida senator referred to ths former president as the headquarters of morality" which condemned Lori- mer on the false allegation repeated to him by Editor H H. Kohlsaat tbst s100. 900 had been raised and used 70 elect Lorimer. Senator Fletcher sa41 that Colonel Roosevelt did not kng1T then and had not since taken the trou- ble 10 become acquainted with tbs facts.
 "The damning of a respectable citi- zen, the head of beautiful family, the representative, of a. state in high ofiicce," said Senator Fletcher ''Waaa a welcome thing if it gave opportunity to atutudinize as the standard Of honor and righteousness and the acme of civic virtue He is the man aspir- ing for the highest honors of toe coun- try aad on his hamboyant arrival ln Chicago of the 18th of last month. en- gagged in the frantic effort to nomi- nate himself for a third term, rnads a speech in which he denounced his op- ponents on the republican national committee as tolerating robbery and as being guilty Of 'brazen theft"
 Mir. Fletcher expressed the opinion that Senator Jorimer would not Btoop to the purchase of votes or tho de- bauchlng of legislature and that the Illinois senator would surrender his of- flee If he felt his election had been the result of fraud.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
HILLEs WON'T ACCEPT.
Craftsmanship of Republican National
 Committee Not Decided.

Washington, July S.-The selection of a chairman for the republican na- tional committee was tonight still in the air.
 For four hours this afternoon Presi- dent Taft, his secretary, Charles D. Hllles, and a subcommittee of the re- publican national committee discussed the question of the chairmanShip At 5.S0 o'clock tonight they adjourned until 9.SO tomorrow morning, no nearer to a choice than they were when they met here early today for their first session.
 More than a dozen names were con- sidered during the long discussion held In the White House. The conference was entirely amicable About the only actual result of the meeting was the final elimination from consideration of the name of Mir Hilles. He told the committeeman that under no cfrcum- stances would he take the position, but that he would work with all his ability for the presidents re- election in his present post as secretary to the presi dent
 Predictions were freely made te- night that the chairmanship might not be settled for several days. All the members of the subcommittee were of the opinion that there would be no hasty decision. Every available man wlli be considered before the sub b-eom- mittee makes it's decision, and all hls strong points and all his weaknesses will be brought cut. President Taft vas said to be in a receptive mood and entirely willing to take any man 10 met with the approval of the suh- committee.
 The president was hest tonight to the members of the sub b-committee and many of the leading republicans of the country at an outdoor reception in the White House grounds. The men who are choosing a chairman had another opportunity to talk over the candi- date with members of the various state organizations and with republi cans prominent in the senate and house,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
HEAT CAUSES SUICIDE.
Two New Haven Men Seek Relief in
 Death,

New Haven. Conn, July Skew Haven sweltered today under one of the hottest days of the year. The mercury climbed to s2 degrees, official ly, while many street thermometers crowded the 100 mark. So far, how ever, no prostrations have been re- ported to the city hospitals.
 There were two suicides today, both being more or less influenced by the excessive heat. Martin Winterheld, aged 4o who had been out of work for some weeks, ended his life at local hotel by drinking carbolic acid. He leaves a widow
 Barnett Lipschitz, aged 54, who had been i'll in bed for several weeks, chose a time when no one was in his room and leaped from the second story win dow to the pavement below, His skull was fractured and death was probably instantaneous. He leaves one son.
 Dropped Dead from Heat.
 New Britain, Cenn., July S.-Benta- min F. Rentehler of East Berlin drop ped this afternoon on the road to his home, death being caused by the heat. He had been to this city to see a phy- sieian- He was 51 years cid and is survived by widow and one son.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

United States athletes scored f5 of fhs 24 points. In the other competitions they were less fortunate. The Amerf< can team-Courtney BelOte. Wilson and CroOks-practieally owned the 400 metre relay race. but disaster overlook them. They won the semi final with apparent ease from the British team- Sweden beat Hungary. and Germany beat Canada The judges announced. however that-the Americans were dis- qualified because Belote and wilson failed to exchange the stick until they had overrun the limit
 The British take the place in tho final.
 Nothing Doing in 10000 Metre Walk.
 The United States failed to shine id the 10000 metre walk, Frederick IA. keiser, N Y. A. C.. who finished fifth in the second heat. being the only American left for the final. Four ot the ten listed for the final heat arc British, with the Canadian, George Goulding, who captured Che first heat handily, and Norman of South Africa, also representing the Union Jack Rritons Fail to Shine.
 That they held their old place in walking was the only consolation ths day afforded Brltishers. England vas not represented in the final of the 800 metres, while Englishmen were the first 10 drop out in the 10000 metrs run and the high jump. which covered the English spectators with gloom. Tha climax came when the giants of tho 1 StocShold police force pulled over ths supposedly invincible London boobies in the tug of war.
 The German in the grand stand. who have appropriated the American style of concerted cheering made a great noise in encouraging tehir countrymen Leische in the high jump and Braun | in the 800 metres.
 United States Leads on PointL Last nights swimming fasco caused the first friction of the meeting. The jury which decides disputes met today at the RolSsdag and agreed that ths | United States had no ground for pro- | test, because it's representatives had | been left ont of the semi final The Jury concuded, however, that in tho Inc terest of sport. 1T the other contest ants were willing. tho heat should be re-swum. Germany, whose champion. Bretting. won the hoat objected. Aus- tralia, represented by other compef1- tors agreed to this arrangement. and  on c whole vote Germany's objection was overruled.
 The United States has paced Sweden in the matter of points scored, the fg- uree being; United States 59 pointas Sweden b1. Great Britain 2s France IT, Africa l3. Germany i2. Dennarf 6, Finland q, Greece 8. Norway 2.
 Marathon Run Next Sunday.
 The Marathon rununors arc training hard for next Sundays struggle. John- ny Hayes, who won the London Mara@ then and who has the Americans un- der his care, considers that Kolehmai7 nen, brother of the winner of the lQ.1 coo metre event today Corkery Of Cnn- ada and Gittsham of South Afftca ara the Americans most dnncerOus rivals. The course is rather rough and ts lnid over the hills, Hayes says that it ia like American roads. and no expects record smashing lf the day is cool
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
RUSSELL WILL CASE
 ABOUT TO BE REDEEMED.
Claimant Seeks to Have Hearing Post
 Poned for a Week.

Cambridge, Mass, July s.-The at- tempt of man from Dickinson, N. D., to establish his identity as Daniel B, Lake Russell, son of the late Daniel Russell of Melrese, was resumed today before Gilbert A. 4, Pevey sitting as master. The North Dakota man seeks to obtain half of the $500, ,0o0 estate left by Daniel Russell, The estate is now in possession of another sen, Will liam c. Russell of Melrese, whe has recognized a man from Fresno, Cal, as his brother, Daniel B, Lake Rus sell, who went west years ago. The claimant asked that the hearing be postponed until July 15, explaining that his chief counsel would be unable to reach this city before that date. After argument it was decided te place the matter before Judge Braley in the supreme court in Boston tomorrow. A recess was taken until tive p. m. te- merrew. The North Dakota man failed two years ago to establish his claipa after trial lasting nearly seven months
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Stockholm, July S.--This was an- other American day at the Olympic games. Again three American flags flew together proclaiming that the United States had won all the places in the 800 metre race, the most covet- ed event on the programme. James E. Meredith. Mercersburg Academy, Melvin W. ShepparYd, Irish American A. C.. aud Ira N. Davenport, University of Chicago, finished in that order in the final heat. and each broke the worlds record in a sensational finish of the hottest race athletic veterans in the Stadium remembered.
 German Crack Collapses.
 Meredith lowered the time to 1 min utes 51 9-10 seconds. He continued on to the half mile, which was official ly recorded at 1.52 1-2. Sheppard and Davenport were only inches behind him. Six of the eight runners in this event were Americans. Braun, the German crack. made splendid fight but collapsed within reach of the tape. Sheppard Dropped Into Second Place.
 Melvin Sheppard whose remarkable work at the London Olympiad, when he won the 800 metres in the record time of 1.52 1-5. made him the favor ite in that event today was obliged to take second place to a younger man. His rival of four years ago, the Indian, Lunghi, has also passed the zenith of his powers and was unable to make the final.
 Other American Victories.
 Besides this victory the American team obtained more than it's share of the other prizes. The running high jump was mostly a family party; 1t had been conceded to the United States from the beginning. Six of the eleven men who took part in the final were Americans. Adna w. Richards, Brig ham Young university. won. clearing the bar on the first attempt at 193 cen timetres (about feet 1-3 inches) :; George l.. Horine, Leland Stanford university. the holder of the worlds record. was not in his usua form and succeeded in taking only third place, Jumping 191 eentimetres. The German, Liesche. unexpectedly captured second place. None of the Americans equalled bis performance.
 Second and Third in Broad Jump.
 Platt Adams and Benjamin ". Adams, both of the New York A. C., took sec ond and third places In the standing broad jump which was won by the Greek, Tsicliteras with a jump Of 8 metres g7 centimetres Approximately II feet 7-19 ineh), giving his country its first points.
 Carlisle Indian Distaneed.
 Tn the 10000 metres running event Finland's representatives covered themselves with glory. The long leg s,ed KO1ehmainetn ran away from the Carlisle Indian, Louis Tewanina, who was unable to step quickly enough to overcome the handicap of his shorter stride. Kolehmainen's compatriot, Stenroes. finished third. Tewanina was s0O wards behind Kolehmainen at the end. The Canadian, joseph Keeper, finished fourth. The England long dis tance champion, W. Scott and the North Attlebero runner, Hugh F. Ma guire, ran themselves out early in the race.
 Disqualified in Relay Race.
 In the finals of these four events the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
FATHER AND SON HELD
 FOR "WHlTE SLAVERY"
Saloon Keepers Accused of Abuslnq
 IA Year Old Girl

New Haven, Conn, July s.-As a result of the crusade against the white slave traffic in this city which Is being vigorously prosecuted by the police, Demerick Spolite and his sen Antonio the latter 29 years of age. were arrested this afternoon by detee- tlves, charged with having abused q minor female child. The two men run a saloon at the corner of East and St, John streets,
 According to the police Rosie Gam berdella4 14 years old was seduced from her home and taken to the sa = loon. where she was kept a prisoner for many days, She finally managed to escape and told her story to the police. and the arrests followed.
 A jury in the superior court is now hearing the testimony in a similar case, where Jerry Bocci ia charsed with having enticed a young Brookiyn N. Y, girl to this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
DOESN'T WORRY JOHNSON.
Great Twirler Tells What He Pitches
 to Cobb.

Walter Johnson, the premier twirler or the Washington Americans, has no rear of Ty Cobb when the latter comes 10 bat Johnson was asked one day:
 What do you give Ty Cobb, Walter !"
 Oh, about the same as l do any left handed hitter" was the smiling reply.
 Cobb is great batter. He can hit anything If he can get hold of 1t in tune. The theory is to keep it popping over the plate so that he can't get hold of it. All left-handed hitters are weak on ball breaking in towards them, and very close to their fingers. That's all l ever give Cobb when he's up in a pinch. Of course, I put a lot Of stuff on the ball, but I put that on for them all. anyway. Cobb gets tne same as the rest of them"
 In Detroit, Davy Jones doubled on a slow ball to left field, and Cobb came up with fire in his eye. The first one was fairly wide. and he swung at it. lhe next one he watched hook over The plate for strike. Then came the third, breaking sharply in toward him and almost brushing his shirt front as he swung at 1t for the third strike, Johnson had given q demonstration of what he meant
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
NATIONAL SUPERVISION
 OF COUNTRY SCHOOLS
Declared a Necessity at National Edu-
 cation Convention.

Chicago, July S-Reports submitted today to the National Education as- sociation which opened it's iiftieth an- nual convention here said that of the 200O0.00 public school pupils in the United States. 12,000,0 000 were being educated in rural schools and that only one-third of the country boys and girls were making a satisfactory showing
 Thomas H. Harris, state superin- tendent of schools of Baton Rouge La, declared the condition Of the rural schools was becoming so deplorable that it was time for the federal gov ernment 10 provide both money and methods to remedy the situation.
 "The fear uf federal interference with state control of schools should be set aside in the interest of the ris ing genera tion' said Mir. Harris. Ma Q tional supervision of country schools Is an absolutely necessity. Our coun- try needs a better educated rural citi- zenship."
 MT. Harris left 1t to the convention to decide what steps should be taken to induce the federal government to lend assistance. It is likely the rural school problem will be one of the most important to come before the asso- citation A special committee appointed to investigate the subject will urge ap- pointment of field workers to travel over the country in the interest of country schools. The report will be submitted later
 Other speakers at the opening ses- sion were Jacques w. Redway. Mt. Vernon. \. Y, who traced the history of the organization; Thomas w. Bick- nell, Providence, R. L. James NJ. Greenwood. superintendent of schools. Kansas City, Mo. Ellen C. Sabin. pres ident of Milwaukee -DoWner College. Milwaukee, and Carroll c. Pearse, president of the association.
 Charges were presented in President Pearse's annual report that MT. Shep- ards records were not being kept &C., cording to the bylaws.
 MT. Shepard declared he was at- tempting to rid the association of fake" members and prevent stuff ing" of the rolls. which he said. was done nt the Boston convention two years ago when Mrs. IElla Flagg Young of Chicago was elected president.
 Mrs. Young told the directors that she had been treated like d sixteen year old school girl" and that if tho association adopted Air. Shepard'a re- port every school teacher In Chicago was justified in suing the association for slander,"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
CONVENTION OF ELks
 OPENS AT PORTLAND,
Addresses of Welcome in Behalf of the
 City and State.

Portland, Oregon, July 8-Tontsht witnessed the formal opening of the 18th annual convention of the grand lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order or Elks, c. c. Bradley exalted ruler of the Portland lodge, presiding.
 Addresses of welcome in behalf of the reunion commission, the city and state and the response by Grand Ex- alted Ruler John J. Sullivan, consti- tuted the programme.
 Tomorrow the delegates will take I'D the actual work of the organization. The reports of the various officers will De read and Grand Exalted Ruler dress
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Labor Man Scores Subsidized pr...."

Peoria, IT,. July g. -- President Charles c, Shay in conyening the 900 delegates to the 1nternaiio ionsi AliiAnca of Stage Employees here today, encori- uied inc "suhsidized press for dsny@ Ing organized labor O square deal sims ply bsrhuHe two men tai~Namara brothers) went wrong. He affirmed the belief Of the alliance in the integrity of GomperH. Mitchell and Morrison.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Rats Exterminated for Plague.

Havana, July S.-The sanitary de- partment this morning reports that no additional cases of bubonic plague have been reported. Many suspected cases are being thoroughly investi- gated. The examination by the depart ment of cases of upwards of 300 rats has not revealed the existence of the bubonic microbe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Crushing Defeat by French Troops.

Fez, Morocco, July "A crushing defeat was inflicted today by the French general Gouraud with 5000 men on one of the most persistent enc mics of France in Morocco who is known as the Regui of Sichtala. The French surprised him near Moulay Bouchta. After a severe fight the Rogui fled, leaving sixty dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Osborn Knooks "MaIoont.r,s !,

Lansing. Mich. July Ex-Governor Chase 8. Osborn of Michigan is a statement issued late today, expressed the hope that "all good republicans vii lFefUse to join the maIcontents fin the formation of new party and says those who are not satisfied with Mr. Taft sE a presidential candidate can get whI @~ey desire by voting for Wilson,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
HOTEL GUESTS LOST
 ALL THEIR EFFECTS
Dunes Hotel at AIIenhursst, N. J-
 Burned to the Ground.

Allenhurst, N. J.. July S.-Nearly 200 guests. mostly from New oYrk, lost practically all of their personal effects and a s150,000 loss was incurred on the building when fire swept the Dunes Hotel to the ground late today. Three cottages also caught fire and were practically destroyed
 The hotel was one of the largest at this resort. It was four-sto struc- ture fronting on the ocean. Few of the guests were in the hotel at the time the fire broke out and by the time 1t was discovered it had gained such headway that it was considered haz- ardous to venture 10 rooms to recover their property.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Richard Harding Davis. the author. recently divorced, and Miss Elizabeth Geneyleve McAvoy, known on the stage as Bessie Mccoy, were married at Greenwich, Conn. yesterday by Justice of the Peace William c. Hun zee In the latters office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Hugh J. Chisholm, a pioneer paper manufacturer, former president of the International Paper company. and president of the Oxford Paper comma ny, died at his Fifth avenue residence
 New York, yesterday morning in his 67th year. -''e
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
steamshiu ArrivaIa.

At Liverpool: July ', Canada, from Montreal.
 At Trieste: July :. Pannonla, from New York.
 At Fishguard: July s, Mauretania. from New York.
 At Glasgow: July :. Caledonia, from New York; July B. Mongolian. from Philadelphla. via sl. Jehns. N. <.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
RaIIrosd cenduetor lnlur.d.

Bristol Conn, July s--Robert 70. Callahan conductor uf local switch Ing engine. was struck by his train this aftefnoon in the local vardF and seriously injured. l. Is feared he msaz have fractured skull
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Being an Irishman and knowing what free trade has done to my coun- try, don't want to see 1t inflicted up- on my adopted country" said the Rev. Dr' Eoeert Fills Thompson, in calling upon the lrlshmen of America to op- pose Woodrow Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Elected Mayor of Tokio.

Tokio, July S.-Baron Yoshire Saka- tanL former minister of finance, was succession to Yulio Ozaki. who re- signed last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

During the Recent Strikes in Seain. the manager of factory near Barce, Iona flew an American flag to insure protection The action provoked fl violent protest throughout the neigh borhood aud the man was compelled 10 haul it down. as he was not an American.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
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Twenty Minerss Killed by HIast.

Santiago, Chile. July S.-The prema- ture explosion of a dynamite, blast at tne mines of the Braden Copper com pany today resulted in the death of twenty miners.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Five Death. In chieann.

Chicago, July 8.-The hot wave which received a temporary check by yesterdays rain, returned today when the teHperateur rose from II to s5 de- grees accompanied by excessive hu- midity: Five deaths and nine prestra- tiens attributed te the heat were re- ported to the police teday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
chiId's Neck Broken by FaII.

New Britain. Cenn., July s.-Joseph, the two year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Gozdesky, fell from the veranda at the home of his parents tonight and died instantly from a broken neck. The fall was three stories
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
An EmpIeys In ths Ws.hinn,nn

An Employe In the Washington navy prociaiming that widow with S30oO was looking for spouse, found (after marriage) that the $S,000 was repre
 sented by three children who were val ued at s1,0o0 each by the fond mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
FOR TAFTs WITHDRAWAL.
Movement 10 Nave Petitions. circu-
 lated m Every Ststs,


 lated in Every State.
 Washington. July s-A nation wide movement to petition President Taft to withdraw g the republican presi- denual candidate is being backed hv a large number of republican office hold rs who feel that they fear defeat in November unless the breach in the D1~ty can be healed.
 Sompromiss Candidate Wanted.
 These men include members of con- gress members of state legislatures which will elect senators, state and county office holders and party candi- dates. If the movement to petition NIT Taft to withdraw gains any v6l ume it is said these same men in tbe interest of party harmony may ask Colonel Roosevelt also 70 withdraw as prospective candidate for an inde- pendent nomination and permit q compromise selection of some man agreeable to both factions of the party. It is the desire of the pro- motors of the scheme that a decision shall be reached before August when the Roosevelt faction plans to hold a convention in Chicago.
 Every Republican to be Solicited.
 The circulation of petitions .it was declared today. would start within A week. lt was said the movement would begin simultaneously in every state. The organizers are now circu- lAting blank forms of petitions and ap- pointing supervisors who in turn will engage canvassers to solicit the sig natures of republican voters. The authors or the plan expect to offer to practically every republican voter in ih- United States H chance to express his opinion Of Mir Tuft's candidacy either by signing the petition OF re iectlne it
 Promoted by consrsssmen.
 The movement is in the hands of several well known members of con EreFs They are being aided by many of the extreme Roosevelt republicans The enlistment of the national progres- give q Eanizstion ln the naovemefti has