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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Emperor Has
 RGstfuI Nigh1
CONDITION OF JAPANESE MON.
 ARCH IMPROVED.
PHYSICIANS HOPEFUL
Preparations for Ills Death Carefully Made, HoweVer-AlI sects Join lr Praying for Monareh's Recovery.

Toldo, July 21--More favorable pewI concerning the illness of Mutsuhito the emperor of Japan, came from tho palace this morning. The secretary ol the imperial household announced at { o'clock that the condition of his ma. jesty was considerably improved and that the attending court physiciani were more hopeful.
 The emperor fell asleep at midnighi and had nearly six hours undisturbee rest At a. m. his temperature was 100 1-2 degrees Fahrenheidt, which wa a drop of 3 1-2 degrees within a few hours. The earlier reports gave tn, pulse as s2 and respiration s4 and al. though the heart showed some weak ness the symptoms were not considered alarming.
 Special Services for His Recovery.
 Throughout the country, even in tn, remotest villages, Buddhists, Shinto, and Christians of every sect engaged in services today for the emperors re. covery, several of them especially il. frustrating the depth of national feel. ing. A Shinto priest last night as, cended Fuji, the loftiest geunta ol Japan, and at dawn prayed from tn, summit. An old woman, following thu custom in the provinces, sequesterel herself in the depth of the fogest, com. muning with the spirits and beggfns salvation for the emperor.
 UnruIy Soldiers Confined. Every precaution has been takaf against the disturbing effect of thi announcement of the emperors death Unruly soldiers have been confined t1 barracks and newspapers have beei warned against publishing sensational rumors.
 Owing to the absence of precedent under the constitutional regime. fur, ther proceedings in the event of th, death of the emperor cannot be out. lined, but there is reason to be1ievs that every preparation has been care. ruIy made, although not announced.
 Former Emperor to Visit Japan.
 Koreans generally throughout th, country are showing concern in thl Illness of Mutsuhito, and the youni Korean prince who has been residing ii Japan has returned from a protected ascent of Fujl Flo visited the palacs today and expressed his deep sorrow to the empress. A special despatcl from Seoul says that the former ern. peror intends to visit Japan.
 Imperial Grandsons Recalled.
 Tho imperial grandsons have beer recalled from the summer residence and will arrive in Tokio today. Tht newspapers this morning are filled will detailed articles relating numerous in. cidents in connection with the life o the emperor tending to show the grea. loyalty and veneration the nation bon him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
SORROWS BABY FOR PLOT.
Girl Confesses a Scheme to Black
 mail Her Former Employer.

Chicago, July 21.-Dr. Thomas J. Balhatchett, popular in society was involved yesterday afternoon in the confession of Rose Moody, 1s years old, who admitted that she entered in to a plot to blackmail her former en- ployer out or $3,500. She asserted that she had borrowed baby from a fam fly at Clearing, H., at the suggestion of Dr. Balhatchett, and posed as the mother of the child. Dr. Balhatchett Is accused of having made a return to the city mortality officials on May 2S of the birth of a child to Mrs. Rose Moody.
 The girl was formerly employed by J. H. McNeilly, a wealthy confectioner. She asked $9.5OO from MT. McNielly, accusing him of being the father of her baby. A young woman rooming in the same house as the Moody girl proved later to be a detective, detail ed on the case by McNeilly's lawyer This afternoon, in the state attorneys S office, when confronted with this young woman, Miss Moody broke down and confessed her share in the plot.
 Dr. BaIhatchett win be taken into custody as soon as an indictment can be obtained from the grand jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
sKIppEp INTO TROLLEY.
Fssr Persens Injured, One Probably
 Fatally, at New Haven.

New Haven, July 91r-Feur persons were hurt, one probably fatally, when an automobile crashed inte a German street trolley car at the junction of Howard and Davenport avenues to- night. Richard P, Burns of No. 51 Ashley street. Hartford has three broken ribs and punctured lung. His sister Miss Jennie Burns. has internal injuries. Richard Nolan of Hartford has a wrenched back and bruises. and Anthony Neder of No. PCT Hamilton street. New Haven, conductor of the trolley car, has a broken ankle,
 MT. Burns was driving the car. in which in addition to those named was James Curtis of Hartford, who escaped unhurt. The streets were slippery owing to the rain. making travel treacherous. Burns saw the trolley car approaching and shut off his power. but the machine sltidded. striking the trolley with great force. The running board was ripped off and the automo- bile demolished.
 Rev. John D. Coyle of St. Johns was near by when the accident occur req and superintended the removal of tne injured to the Nurses home. At the hospital tonight it was said that Burns condition was critical.
 Burns Hotel Proprietor.
 Hartford, Conn, July 21.-Richard P. Burns, who was injured in an automo- bile accident at New Haven tonight, is proprietor of the Parkville hotel. His sister, Miss Jennie Burns, is a stenog- r9pher at the state ceDitOI
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
ROOSEVELT AND FLYNN
To Confer Today Over Latter's Elee-
 tor Proposition.

Oyster Bay, N. T., July 21.-An i'm pertant step in the formation of the national progressive party will come LID fer decision tomorrow at a confer eflce here between Colonel Roosevelt and ex-Stte Senator William Finn. of Pittsburg. Colonel Roosevelt will give his final word in regard to methods upon which he will insist on the selec- tion of candidates for presidential electors.
 MT. Finn and E. A. Van Valkenburg of Philadelphia were reported te have proposed recently that the same can didates for presidential electors be placed on both the Taft and Roosevelt tickets in Pennsylvania with the agreement that the entire electoral vote of the state would go to the can didate for president whose ticket re- eeiFed the largest popular vote. Col eneI Roosevelt rejected the plan in so far as it involved an agreement by which candidates supported by him might vate for MT. Taft,
 It was understood that the matter would be left open until after the na- tional progressive convention
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
"Bridgie" Webber and Sam Paul Being Held on
 the Charge, Suspicion of Homicide"
NOT CHARGED WITH BEING IN "MURDER CAR"
Jack Sullivan, Alleged GoBetween For Becker and Rose,
 Taken Into Custody Witness-Latter Was Doing Work' For Becker on Night of Murder-Poice Skepti- tical of Roses Story That He Was Not at Shooting

New York. July 21.-Louis (Bridgie) Webber, keeper of an uptown resort, and Sam Paul head of the Sam Paul association" at the outing of which last Sunday threats were made to get Herman Rosenthal, the gambler, were arrested tonight on the charge of suspicion of homicide in connection with the killing of Rosenthal last Monday night.
 Sullivan Taken as a Witness.
 Jack Sullivan alleged go-between Police Lieut.. Charles Becker and Baud Jack Rose, the later already under arrest, was taken in custody as a material witness.
 More Arrests Coming.
 The arrests were the result of the activities today and tonight of Depu- ty Police Commissioner Dougherty, who has assumed active charge of the police hunt for the murderers of Ros- enthal. More arrests are expected at any moment the commissioner assert ed. but as to the nature of these ar rests he would say nothing
 Were Not in Murder Car"
 When piled with questions as to the real significance of tonight's work, the commissioner was reticent. This much he said definitely: "Webber and Paul are not charged with being in the murder car at the time the fatal shots were fired. The men who actu- ally did the shooting are not in custo- dy. The arrests do not clear up the case. although the police have made material progress in solving the prob lem which has busted the police de- partment and the district attorneys ofilce for a week"
 Becker Not Arrested.
 Whether the evidence secured today leads toward Lieut. Charles Becker, charged by Rosenthai with exaeting tribute from New York gamblers, Commissioner Dougherty declined fiat ly to discuss. Mir. Dougherty admitted that Becker was not at the police headquarters, but declared that the lieutenant had not been arrested
 Becker is not involved more now than he was A hours ago." said the commissioner. and with that he dis missed the subject.
 Sullivan Can Teii a Taie.
 Jack" Sullivan is regarded as the man who can throw the most light on Becker's participation in the case. Whether he has done this already is a matter of conjecture, but Commission CT Dougferty admitted that Sullivan had told him that he left Lieut.. Beck CTS automobile in the vicinity of Broadway and Forty second street one hour and a half before the assaSsina- ton on Tuesday morning. Sullivan was also in "Bridgie'' Webber's place between 115 and ? o'clock. Whether
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
AN EARLIER REPORT.
All Hope of Recovery Was Prsetieaih
 Abandoned.

Tokio, July 21t-This day of sIa pense closed with bulletin from th, Imperial bedside that particularly ex. cludes hope for the recovery of Nut. suhito, Emperor of Japan. At g a m the four physicians in consultation al the palace announced that hh Majesty's symptoms were discouraS, ing.
 Delirious and Heart Action Weak.
 The emperor had been unable t sleep and was delirious. His heart ao ton was weak, his pulse S2 and hf respiration 94 The emperor's sub jects and the foreigners who have lfv> ed under his rule are united tonight n anxiety. All day members of the cab met and high government offlciah gathered in the outer rooms of ttft palace awaiting word from the sici chamber, while continual stream d callers brought messages of sympath1 and condolences.
 Depression Everywhere Apparent.
 Regulationas prohibiting unDocas, sary noises and all forms of entertain, ments were unnecessary, for althouRI the Japanese are an undemonstratfw people during personal and privat troubles, in the present the greatea depression and anxiety are every, where apparent.
 Crown Prince Convaleseine.
 Information from the sick room d the Crown Prince, Yoshito, who h oonvalescing from chicken pox is h the effect that the heir apparent is a, nearly recovered that he may be per mitted to visit the emperors bedsidi tomorrow. Significant of the genera belief that the emperor cannot recov- CT is the fact that most of the calleu at the imperial palace afterwaid thek respects at the residence of the crow prince.
 Former Premier in Europe.
 It is understood that KatztTra, thl former premier V VEho left several daTI ago on mission to Europe is await ing the request of Marquis SaionH president privy councillor, for bis rs turn. His request is believed will hs issued the moment hope of the ens perors recovery is abandoned.
 St. Petersburg, July 2i-The serioui illness of the Japanese emperor has decided Prince Katsura to terminate as speedily as possible his visit to Russia The prince and his party will leav, here for Japan on July 27. All re. captions and banquets, as well as hh proposed visits to other capitals, ,Princi Katsura will remain in St. Peters. burg for the week as originally intend. ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
steamship MoNenents.

Sable Island July 21.-Steamer Min nehaha. London for New York, in wire less communication with the Marconi station here when 7SO miles east of Sandy Hook at g 8. m. Dock about 12.30 D. m. Tuesday.
 Steamer Oscar Il. Copenhagen for New York, in wireless communication with the Marconi station here when 7S2' miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 3.30 p. m. Tuesday.
 Siasconset, Mass, July 21-Steamer Prinz Friedrich Withell. Bremen for New York, was 193 miles east of Sandy Hook at 1.50 p. m. Dock S.30 a. m Monday.
 Steamer Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, Hamburg for New York, was 193 miles east of Sandy Hook at D. m. Dock at S.30 a. m. Monday.
 Eastnet, July 21.-Steamer Lusitania, New York for F1shguard and Liver pool, was 306 miles west at 1.16 D. m. Due Fishguard a. m. Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
ON WAY FROM CHURCH.
Man and Wife Killed by overturnins
 of Their Auto.

Lafayette, Ind, July 21.-Jacab Daeznan, wealthy farmer. and his wife were instantly killed and the three children were slightfuly injured when their automobile turned over near Fowler as they were returning home from church today. The necks Of both MT. and Mrs. Daeznan were broken by the running board, under which they were pinioned.
 Train Kills Chauffeur.
 Troy, N. r., July 21-A freight train on the Boston and Maine railroad hi+ an automobile this morning two miles north of Johnsonville and killed the chauffeur, Barnard Mattison, and in Jured three other occupants, not fatal ly, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
WoMAN's HEAD IN COURT.
Man Accused of Killing Wife coIlapses
 at Grewsome Exhibit.

Cheyenne, Wyos July 21-The head of murdered woman, with long, flow ing brown hair, was an exhibit in court at the trial of J. Warren Jenkins for the murder of his wife, The Rrue- some exhibit was used to show the manner of death.
 Jenkins broke down, and 1t was an hour before he recovered. He is ac- cused of staying his wife in order that he might get possession of a fortune of $50,O00 belonging to her.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
REPUBLICANS FOR WILSON.
Over 2,ooo Write They Wfl Vote for
 Him In November.

Sea Girt. N. J., July 21-From more than 2,000 letters of prominent repub- licans which Governor Wilson has re- ceived assuring him that the writers would vote the democratic ticket this year, not to mention uncounted miss ives from more obscure members of the republican rank and file, there were made public tonight the contents of 100 or more which the governor has answered personally. In no case was the name of the writer given for pub lication, but the original of each letter is on file at the governors office.
 A large proportion. perhaps 25 per cent. of the nominees correspondence is composed of these unsolicited pledges of support by republicans.
 GIasseock for Roosevelt.
 Charlestown, W. Va, July 21.-That he will support Theodore Roosevelt and not President Taft for the presi- dency is the substance of 8 statement issued tonight by Governor William E. Glasscock Republican,, at last settling the question whether he had deserted Col Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
EIGHTY-FoUR KILLED
 IN MEXICAN BATTLE.
Fierce Conflict Follows seapatistas'
 Attack on Train.

Mexico City, July 21.-The dead as a result of yesterdays attack by Sea- patistas on the Mexico -Cuerravica near Parie on the edge of the federal dis trict today number S4. Three of the wounded died last night in the railway hospital second relief train which reached Mexico City today brought 2s passengera who had escaped the butch cry and made their way Into Tres Marias d few miles away.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
KING ALFONSO SENDS
 GIFTS TO NEW CHURCH
Edifice For Spanish Speaking catho.
 lies Dedicated Yesterday.

New York, July 21-Cardinal Earle, presided at the conservation of thi Church of Our Lady of Hope, or Washington Heights, built for the us1 of the Spanish speaking Catholics ot the city. The list of benefactors o the new church includes many vel known persons. Archer NJ. Hunting ton, son of the late Collis II. Hunt. lnston, gave grounds for the edihce and also contributed large sum bo- wards building the church. Among the donors of the interior furnishing are King Alfonso of Spain, who sent a massive silver-gilt lamp bearing the Royal Spanish coat of arms and aI- so a painting by Joaquin soroila Ybes- tia of St. Josephs And tAa Rely Child
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
oysterman Suicides at Bridoeport,

Bridgeport, Conn, July 21.-John Smith. aged 55, an oysterman, whose residence Is not known, committed suicide at his boarding house this af- ternoon by jumping from the third story window. He struck on his head on the sidewalk and died while being taken to a hospital. He has not been working for several days and 1t is pre- stimed his act was prompted by de- spendenoy,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Rrotherly Love With Knifs.

Torrington, July 21-Joseph Kish and Steve Bodnar quarreled tonight over the affairs of lodge of which they are members, and 1t Is alleged that Kish stabbed Bodnar with knife. His coat was literally cut to pieces After the assault Kish made his escape. Bodnar's condition is not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
More Rubonic PIaaue pssths.

San Juan, Porto Rico, July 21.- Three deaths occurred yesterday in the suburbs of San Juan from bubonic plague. One suspect has been found. These cases were not reported to the authorities. Since the outbreak of the plague there have been ST cases and 26 deaths throughout Porto Rico. The Haffkine vaccine has been administer ed to all persons residing in the in- fected district.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Heavx Rain in PennsxIvania.

Pittsburg. July 21.-A heavy rain story did thousands of dollars damage In the country districts in western Pennsylvania today In some towns many houses and barns are under wa ter. Three drownings have been re- ported. Traffic of all kinds is badly crippled
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
TURKS FORCED TO FLEE
 AFTER FIERCE FIGHT.
Suffered Heavy Losses in Four Hours
 Battle in Tripoli.

Missrata, Tripoli. July 21.-General Fsra attempted today to dislodge a large body of Turks which has been harrassing the region from the oasis near Misrata. The enemy, however, made a tenacious stand in the desert beyond and a cree engagement ensued.
 The Turks were forced to retreat after four hours sharp fighting. They suffered heavy losses.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
DOUBLE WEDDING
Both of the 5rides Are Prisoners In the
 Institution,

Utica, N. Y, July 21.-what is probably the first double wedding to be-performed in Jail in New York state took place last evening in the Oneida county jail at Rome. Jessie Hanson and Flora Granger. S2 and 29 years old, were united in marriage with Tony Lemma, 28 years old, and Sam Marseiali, aged S7 years.
 The women were serving sentences in jail of 59 and 40 days, respectively. As their time is still unexpired, the brides will have to spend the first part of their honeymoon apart from their husbands.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
MIdshIpm.n Fall. from Mas,.

Annapolis. July William L, Bui- lock of Corsicana Tex, a midshipfnan of six weeks standing at the naval academy. was killed today by failirg from the top of the mainIdast of the Hartford to the deck, q lisnn:e of about one hundred feet. Hts neck was broken and he died instantly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Mother and Baby Burned.

Milton. Mass. July 21--Mrs. Bella Rosos, aged A years, and three weeks old daughter were burned to death in bed when their home caught fire and burned today. Jelly Rosos, the wom- ans husband, was seriously burned in his efforts to save his wife and child.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
COMMITS SUICIDE
 IN CONFESSIONAL.
Woman in Meriden Church Mixes
 Poison with Holy Water.

Meriden, Conn, July 31.-Miss Cora Dessureau, 29 years old, committed suicide in the confessional of Joseph's b Roman Catholic church here yester- day afternoon by the use of poison. Before taking the drug the young woman had mixed with it water taken from the holy water font in the church vestibule.
 She had been dead some time when found. The medical examiner believes she was suffering from religious mania.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
scAFFoLDING COLLAPSED
 WHILE PAINTING HOUSE
Two Men Fall, One of Them Sustain
 ing a Broken Back,

New Haven. Conn, July 21-while Abrahan Hodes and Jacob Kahlowtitz were painting house al No. 16 Yer non street today, the scaffolding broke and they fell to the ground, E. distance of thirty feet.
 The latter has a broken neck and 1t is said that his condition is critical.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
PHYSICIANS HIDE
 PARALYSIS CASES.
Eight Cases of lnfantiIe Disease
 Cause Trouble in Buffalo.

Buffalo, July 21.-Eight cases of in- fantile paralysis were discovered here yesterday by inspectors of the Health Department
 None of the cases had been reported, and the attending physicians are un- der orders to show cause before the Health Commissioner on Monday why they should not be prosecuted.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
sALVATIONIST ELoPES
 WITH 17-NEAR-OLD GIRL. Mother of Waterbury Girl Frantic and
 Seeks Police Aid.

Waterbury. July 21.-George Grant Washington. envoy in the local branch of the Salvation army, and for 15 years a csnnibal while in captivity by savage tribes in Africa, eloped Fri day night with Ethel Anson, a IT. year-old girl of this city. The girls mother is frantic because of her daughters absence and the police have been asked to search for the girl.
 Although r years old the girl is very small for her age and does not appear to be over F years. Washing ton is 34 years old, short, stocky, with . small black moustache and looks like an Arab. It is thought that the p0uple have gone to Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
ARRESTED FOR STANDING
 ON THE RUNNING BOARD.
Connecticut Company to Have Test
 Case in Orange Court.

New Haven, July 21.-Fred Russell, clerk of the board of selectmen of the town of Orange, was arrested tonight for riding on the running board of a trolley car after the conductor had re-
 peatedly asked him to take a seat in . side of the car. He was technically charged with breach of tha peace. He will be tried tomorrow morning, md considerable interest attaches, as 1t Is in the nature of a test ease to see whether the trolley company can en- force the rule recently put in;o effect
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
KILLED BY PICKING
 UP A LIVE WIRE. Waterbury Youth Wanted to Save Others from Harm,

Waterbury, July 21.-Louis Bayeur, IS years of age, was instantly killed at o'clock this afternoon when he pick ed up live wire carrying 2,300 volts on Union street. near his home. Pa yeur, sitting on his veranda, saw the wire dangling in the street, and think ing that some one might be shocked by it, put on a canvas glove and took hold of 1t to get 1t out of harms way. ThA instant he touched the wire the free end curled up and struck him on the left thigh.
 He was felled by the force of the current and although three physicians from St. Mary's hospital nearby who had witnessed the accident tried for an hour to resuscitate him, 1t was in vain. The medical examiner stated that death was practically instanta- neOuS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
A WATERBURY MAN
 MINGLED BY TROLLEY.
Fell Off Car and Heavy Trucks Pass
 Over Both Legs.

Waterbury, July 21-Jofn Long, worth, aged 4s years who was run over and terribly mangled by the troll ley car on the WeedbuTY line at 121a o'clock this morning, died four hours later at the Waterbury hospital. Death was due to shock and loss of bleed.
 LengWerth had just aiighted frem a Waterbury bound car near Whites switch and in some manner fell back on the tracks as the car started. Both legs lay across the .raif and the rear truck of the car passed over them, completely severiRg the left leg at the calf and crushing his right foot, He was placed on the car and hurried to the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Murder at Winoosd, Vt.

Winooski, Vt, July 21.-Frank Dem his, carpenter, was found murdered in West Allen street tonight. He had apparently been struck over the head with some heavy instrument and felled. No arrest has yet been made. Dennis was 43 years of age and is survived by a widow and four children.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
CHILD SET CLOTHING
 AFiRE WITH MAYBE
Five Years Old New Haven Girl Sue
 cumbs to Her Burns,

New Haven, Conn, July 21-Ger- trude Harrison the five years old daughter of MT and Mrs Samuel Harrison, of No. 10 Wolcott street died tonight at local hospital as the result of burns received Saturday aft ernoon. She was playing with match es when her clothing caught fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
Over 100 Arrests For Murder Plot.

Seoul, July 21-More than 100 Ko- reans have been arrested by the Rus sian authorities at Harbin and it's vt- cinity in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Prince Katsura when the Japanese e--premier passed through that Manchurian city on his way to St. Petersburg,