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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
Dr.. William B. Craig President of a Veterinary Ccl-
 ege, Released Under Bond of $15,OOO
THE WOMAN HAD INSISTED THAT HE MARRY HER
Undertaken Indicted Accessory After the FacVcf's Body Found in Her Own Apartments a Year Ago Last October-Poce Abandoned Case One of Suicide,
 But Investigations of Detectives Result in Indictments,

fe,cts which were of little or no yalms, The detectives report declared that the sworn statements of AgguStss Knabe, the doctors sister, Miss kath- arine McP1erSon, the office girl and Coroner Durham showed that the ki- mono was not in the room when the body was found. I
 Crime Committed Over YG7r Ago. Dr. Knabe's body was found about eight o'clock on the morning of Octo- Der 23, 1911. by Miss McPherson when she came to work
 The police were not notiaed for more than an hour by the girl who called the doctors sisters and other assocf- ates to the flat Dr. knabe lived alone in an apartment house. When found she was stretched across her bed and with her night dress rolled up under her arms.
 The detective in his report to the grand jury goes into details of the life of the doctor ana especially that part after she became acquainted with Dr. Craig, years ago in the state labora- tories, where she was employed as a pathologist.
 Persistent Caller at craig's Home That Dr. Knabe was a persistent visitor at the home of Dr. Craig for two weeks just prior to her death iH a statement in the detectives report. The statemen credited to Mrs Ten nant, Dr. Craig's houseEeeper, regard ing a visit to the home of Dr. Enabe
  ing from Dr. Eva E. TemptetOn, a friend of Dr. Knabe, which were ob-- tained by the detective interviewing Mrs Tennant. The detective did not wish to make himself known to Mrs. Remnant. The report states that pr. Knabe arrived ct the Craig home while the family were at supper and was asked to eat. She declined. saying she was not hungry.
 Quarrel Over Proposed Marriage.
 After the meal pr. Knabe and Dr. Craig talked in another room and a quarrel arose in which their proposed marriage was discussed Mrs Tennant is quoted as saying Dr. Knabe burst into tears and said: You can continue to practice and I can continue to t.rac- tice." Dr. Craig took her by the arm, of this" He took her from the house to her apartment. the report states, and did not return until late, presum- ably having spent the intervening hours at Dr. Knabe's nat
 Dr. Craig a Widower.
 On the night of her death, it is also stated in the report, Dr. knabe went to the Craig home to return 9 book she had borrowed She and Marion, Dr. Craigs daughter, talked a long time. Mrs Tennant is said to have told Dr. Templeton. Dr. Craig was not at home.
 Dr. Craig is a widower about 40 years old and is @ native of Scotland. Rags dale is 54 years old and is prominent in business and professional circles in this city,
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service for week past, is hidden somewhere within the recesses of his big Fifth avenue mansion. MT South and sergeant at-Arms Ridden mar shalled together part of their forces in that neighborhood today and tonight every means of egress from the house including g. coal chute, was guar1ed. The watchers will remain on duty all 1 morning will be relieved by another equad
 Cannot Legally Enter House
 Sergeant -at-ArIns Riddell declared tbat only lack of authority forbade him from entering the house by force. He explained that he was powerIess un- der the law to service the subpoena as long as MT Rockefeller chose to keep himself locked up"
 Belief that MT. Rockefeller was in his New York house was Strengtheue ed today when process servers reported to RiddeI that they had seen Dr. Wal ter F. Chappelle, MT. Rockefeller's S physician, enter and leave the house. Although they declared that they had traced Dr. Chappelle back to his own home, the physician denied later in the day that he had been at the Roclxe- feller residence.
 Suffers from Throat Trouble.
 T cannot tell you where MT Rocke- feller is," he said, "but if I was in his condition I would not go to Wash ington unless I was dragged there by force. He is suffering seriously from throat trouble and a nurse is in con- stant attendance. He has spasrhs of coughing similar to whooping cough and it is an effort for him to speak To subject him to the strain of tes- tifying would seriously aggravate the troub1e''
 Private Detectives Guard Interior.
 Private detectives from a rival agency were on guard within the man sion. MT. RiddeH was informed by the detectives employed by the govern ment. Tonight windows on the third floor of the house where MT. Rocke- feller's living rooms are supposed to be, were brilliantly lighted. Outside, while merry New Years throngs passed by, the watchers kept cold and cheerless vigil. To all rings at the doorbe11 maid responded, Please go away. MT. Rockefeller is not at home. I don't know where he is
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
DtSsENSIONS ARISE
 AMONG THE ALLIES. Bulgaria Being Accused of Responst- bIity for Present Conditions.

London, Dec. 31.-The passing of the year has occurred without either the conclusion of peace in the near east or notable progress in the nego- tiations which are proceeding in St. James palace. Whatever has been accomplished towards settling the status of European Turkey the work has been done outside the council chamber and largely by the great powers.
 The most important feature of the situation is the question as to whether the allies will be able to remain effect ively united, as disssensions, though officially denied, are constantly creep ing in Bulgaria, being the strongest among the states, aroused the great est jealousy and is accused of being responsible for present conditions
 The allied armies might have reach ed Constantinople many weeks ago, say the critics, if Bulgaria had not detach- ed B, 900 men of her army and sent them to Salonilxi to prevent undisput- ed Greek occupation of that town. Those 35,0o0 men, strengthened by fresh Gseelz and Servian troops, they argue would have been enough to con- tinue the march to the Turkish cap- itaL
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ty of passengers. The specific allega- = ton is that they did kill and slay' one Jane Doe' She was burned to death, having been pinned in the blazing wreckage by heavy beam in such a before death occurred.
 Bonds Fixed at 5000.
 The three railroad officials arrived this afternoon from Boston having been notified last night to be on hand today They went directly to the county courthouse, accompanied by counsel, and were taken to the office of the clerk of the superior court, where service was made by High Sheriff VoIlmer of the county. The bonds were fixed at $5,000 each. They were fur nished by Nathaniel w. Bishop of Bridgeport, who accompanied them to the court house for that purpose -
 No Date Set for Hearing.
 No date was set for the hearing and the men were not called upon to plead.
 After the legal formalities had been compiled with the accused snlhngIy shook hands with the court clerk, the sheriff and other attaches and left the building and city. They refused to discuss the case in any way, and their counsel was equally reticent.
 S1.O0O Fine and Ten Years imprison-
 The penalty for mans1aughter is a fine of S1,00O and not more than ten years Imprisonment.
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Indianapolis. Dec. 31.-Dr. William B. Craig. president of veterinary college, who with AlonZo M Rags dale, an undertaken was indicted by the Marion county grand jury in con nection with the murder of Dr. Helene Knabe on October 23, 19111, appeared in the criminal court late today and was released under $15,000 bond. Rags dale was in Columbus, Ind, conduct ing funeral but probably will appear in court tomorrow and give bonds. Craig was indicted for murder and Ragsdale as an accessory after the fact, being charged with having made away with evidence after the murder was committed.
 Wanted Craig to Marry Her.
 It was learned in the evidence sub mitted to the grand jury that pr. Knabe had insisted ul,oa Dr. Craig fore she was found dead. The two had been friends for many years and were often together, but seldom seen together in public places. Dr. Craig often took her riding in his automo- bile, according to the testimony, and it was shown that Dr. Knabe enjoyed his society.
 Police Called It Suicide.
 The indictments followed an inves- tigation of the mysterious case made by private detective agency, which was retained by a number of women
 
 to the grand jury. The police after a lengthy investigation at the time of the murder reported that Dr. Knabe died by her own hand, dropped the case. Coroner Durham, however, who examined many witnesses at his in quest, returned 2 verdict that the wo- man was murdered by persons un- known. The women of Indianapolis led by Dr. Amelia, Keller, an associate of pr. Knabe, raised a fund of $2500 as a reward for the conviction of Dr. Knabe's murderer.
 RaqsdaIe's Indictment Surprise.
 Dr. Craig has long been mentioned in connection with the case and dur ing the meeting of the grand jury last April was questioned several hours. At that time it was I'll [gTed ap indict- n1ent would be returned agalnst him and pr. Craig made a statement deny- ing any connection with the crime
 Ragsdale's indictment was 6 sur prise. His name was not connected with the case until recently, when he was ordered by the grand jury to pro- duce a silk kimons, which 1t was known Dr. Knabe should be accus- toned to wear when answering pro- fessiona1 calls at her door late at night.
 A piece was cut from the hem of the garment and it is declared chemical anaylsis showed it to have been stained by human blood and that it had been washed in a strong chemical solution. Ragsdale, who was adminis- trator of Dr. Knabe's estate, explained that the kimono was found in her fiat and left in his shop along with sev- eraI other things of Dr. Knabe's eff
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
MILLIONS IN MORTGAGES
 ON A FEW ACRES OF LAND
District Attorney Denounces Alleged
 Securities as Worthless.

Portland, Oregon, Dec. 31.-Millions of dollars in mortga ges upon a few acres of land, it was asserted in the United States district court here to- day were the only security for Colum
 bia River Orchards company bonds which were sold to the amount of $5,- 100000. For every one of our $1OO bonds, the trust company has S1,20O in gilt edged securities which are req sonably worth $3,200. was the constant declaration of w. E. Delarm. A. J. Biehl and the men operating with them, according to United States Dis trict Attorney McCourt, who told the court that a more worthless aggrega- ton of documents called 3securities' never figured in fraud proceedings.
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gave out word that the doors would be locked all of the time and that no opportunity would be given the news paper men aboard to file their stories with telegraph companies.
 Prisoners Appeared Depressed.
 When the prisoners at 12 o'clock were marched from the county jail to the train which was waiting on a siding nearby the smiles had faded from practically all their faces. Even Big Ed" Sn1ythe of Peoria, called the ''wag of the bunch'' who always had a smile for any frisndIy greet ing, barely noticed his friends on tho short march Many women including wives of the convicted iron workers, tried to cheer the men as they walked to the train, out few of the men had the courage TO return the greeting.
 Marshal instructs His Deputies.
 Just before the start for the train was made, Marshal Schmidt called his to them the code of rules" which would govern the conduct of the off, cers on the trip.
 This is no picnic party said the marshal, Tt is my duty to deliver prison and I intend to do so. I do not expect trouble as the men did not get as severe sentences as some thought they would. We can't take any chances however No man must
 
 movement that will detract from the grandeur the government has shown in meting out justice. I do not be- lieve any man among you would show the yellow feather, should action be demanded.
 Prisoners Not Handcuffed.
 -No nippers are to be used I want to treat these prisoners like men, as their conduct has been the best Take the man by the coat sleeve and keep hold of his arm
 The marshal said the prisoners would not be handcuffed together unless oc- casion demanded.
 4 Guard for Each Prisoner.
 Sixteen of the prisoners occupied the nrSt coach and seventeen and their keepers were marched into the rear coach. The prisoners, two in a seat, rode backwards and directly opposite them rode the two guards for each two prisoners. In the baggage car which made the third coach in the train. was slowed the material for the lunches for the prisoners and the officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01

Indianapolis. Dec. 31.-Wih the de- parture this afternoon of the special train bearing the B convicted dyna- mite conspirators to the federal pris- on at LeavenWorth, Kansas. the scenes of activity in the famous case have shifted.
 The next move here will come Thursday morning when Federal Judge Albert B. Anderson will rule on the motions of the defense for a writ of fNsupersedeas and of error
 To Consider Appeals Tomorrow.
 Judge Seaman of the United States circuit court of appeals will be here Thursday and has announced that he will consider the matter of an appeal for Writs to prevent the incarceration in LeayenWorth prison of the B men who were given sentences ranging from one year and one day to seven years in the United States district court here yesterday.
 Waved Goodbye to Prisoners.
 The wives and relatives, after way ing the prisoners goodbye as they marched to the special train at 12.10 this afternoon, returned to their homes and rooming houses, preparatory to packing their things for the lonely homeward journey With their loved ones out of the city many of the wo- men said they had no desire to re- main long here, where their help meets had been taken from them.
  J. [. McClory, of Cleveland, acting secretary treasurer of the Interna- tional Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of which g of the prisoners are officers or former officers and Ed Lewis, San Francisco, executive board member, the only two officials of the union out of custody, stated this afternoon that efforts would be made to take care of the wives and families of the prisoners AcClory said official action to s-,pply aid would be taken at the ne convention of the order NeitI- would make any reply when Id when and where 4he conventf<n would be held
 Doc of Train Kept Locked.
 Unless United States Marshal Ed ward H. Schmidt, in charge of the prisoners. changes his mind, after the train which has come to be known as the "Dynanliters Special is on it's way, no word of the happenings in the two coaches will be known until Leaven- worth is reached. Marshal Schmidt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
DECLARED PEEPHoLEs
 HAD BEEN ENLARGED
Sensation Sprung at Trial of Sus- pended Los Angeles Solicitor.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 31.-A sensa- tion was sprung today in the superior court at the trial of Guy Eddie. sus- an offense against Mrs. Alice Phelps, when Earl Rogers, his chief counsel declared that peepholes in Eddie's of flee door had been enlarged since yes terday afternoon. It was through these, officers testified, that evidence was obtained against Eddie which led so his arrest Rogers said the holes had been enlarged to nearly twice sheir former sizes He demanded an Investigation.
 Judge Wood ordered an immediate inquiry and excused the jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
u, s. TREASURY RECEIVES
 A CHECK FOR S1, ,o74, ,e80
Post Office Department Pays for Its
 Postal Savings Bonds.

Washington. Dec. 31.-A check for s1,074,9S0 was sent to the treasurer of the United States today by Postma ster General Hitchcock in payment for pos tai savings boA1s of the last issue which have been applied for by de- positors in the postal savings banks of the country. The bonds have been is sued twice a year since July 1, 1911, and postal savings depositors have subscribed for a total of s2,3S9,120 of the four issues.
 More than four -ffths of the amount of the last issue of bonds are in the registered form Post office ocials state that this indicates they have been pur- chased for permanent investment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
Vim. Rockefeller
 Evades Service
BELIEVED TO BE HIDING IN HIS
 MANSION.
GUARDED BY OFFICERS
Every Avenue of Esress from House Covered by Representative of Gov
 ernment-Sought as Trust Witness.

New York, Dec. 31-"we will get MT. Rockefeller if it takes all winter" This was the defiant challenge issued tonight by Jerry South, chief clerk of the house of representatives, in command of the government force of process servers and hired detectives that is trying to serve Wllnam Rockefeller with 8 subpoena to appear on January before the Pujo commit tee that is investigating the money trust
 We have both his New York house and his TarrytoWrS home surrounded; he can't escape us,' said the chief clerk We can wait as long as he can"
 Believed to Be Hiding in House.
 Believing that the oil millionaire who is wanted to testify concerning stock market operations in Amalgam ated Copper and who has been evadfng
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
HIGHER WAGES AND LESS COSTLY LIVING.
 MAYOR DUNN.

To the Readers of The Bulletin and to the People of Eastern Con- necticut: Willimantic extends greet ings and wishes you all a prosper ous and happy New Year. May the prosperity that has been enjoyed for the past year continue, and may happiness be enjoyed by all. May the circulation of The Bulletin con- tinue to increase and reach every household and advocate and boom all measures that may help to build up a greater and more f1ourishing eastern Connecticut. May all enjoy increased prosperity, may the cost of the necessaries of life decrease, better wages be the rule, that the poor and rich alike may enjoy that happiness that God intended they should enjoy.
 DANIEL P. DUNN,
 Mayor of Willimantic.
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TOWARDS A BETTER,
 GREATER CITY.
 MAYOR MARIAN.

Pleased with this far-reaching opportunity, I give hearty and sin cere best wishes to all and a happy. prosperous New Year. For the past few years New London has shown unnistalable signs of activity and progress towards a better and greater New London, well grounded on stable foundations. The several departments of municipal govern ment were never better managed and the people who pay the tax realize that every dollar received is well invested and the people get full return.
 With continued, united and per- sistent effort in 1913 on the part of the whole people for the general advancement of the best interests Of the city, there is every reason to believe that New London will continue to grow and prosper. and in the fullest meaning of the term.
 BRYEN F. AIABAN,
 Mayor of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
NEW SUBMARINES TO BE
 BUILT AT BRIDGEPORT
Connecticut Gets Three and Massa-
 Chusetts Five Contracts

Washington Dec s1.--Contraean foe eight new submarines were awarded at the navy department today. the work being divided between the Lake Torpedo company Of Bridgeport, Conn and the Electric Boat company of Quincy, Mass, the former to build three and the latter five boats. One boat of the F7 type, 565 tons, is to be constructed at Bridgeport within 24 months, and two boats of similar type are to be built by the Lake com pany in the Craig Shipbuilding yards. Long Beach, Calf. The contract for the first boat involves an expenditure of $535, GOO and for the two built on the Pacific coast $56O, ,OOO each. The contracts to the Electric Boat com pany are for one submarine of 780 tons type 39E, to be delivered with in two years at a cost of s615, ,0O0: and four vessels of type 37G. to cost S534. GOO each and to be delivered within periods of from 22 to 35 months. At the present time eight sHbm arines are under construction on the Pa cifc coast and seven on the Atlantic coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
CASTRO DECLINES TO.
 STAY IN UNITED STATES.
indignant at Treatment Hs Received |
 Upon His Arrival

New York, Dec. 31.-General Cipri- ano Castro. one time terror of vene- zuela,' and defer of the civilized world, declines to stay in the United States owing to the official attitude he met with on his arrival from France today on board the French liner La Touraine.
 When the Touraine was steaming up the bay with the former president of the South American republic an in tended visitor to these shores, Castro was taken off by immigration officials and carried to Ellis Island, that it might be decided whether or not he was an undesirable.
 fingered at the treatment accorded him, General Castro expressed a desire to return at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
FIRST PACKAGE SENT
 BY THE PARCELS POST.
Postmaster General Mails Loving Cup
 on Stroke of New Year.

Washington, Jan. 1.-As the clocks ticked off the first second of 1913 Post master General Hitchcock inaugurated a new era in the American postal ser vice by depositing in the Washington postohice the first package to be en- trusted to the domestic parcels post service. The strokes of the last hour of 1912 were dyins away when the window under the newly painted in scription Parcels Post Packages" and handed in the official first Dackage." At the same moment the parcels post service was opened for business in every postoffice in the United States at that hour.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock s package contained a silver loving cup enclosed in a stout box. The package was addressed to E. M. Morgan, post master of the city Of New York. and after it has made it's journey to New York it will be sent back to Washing ton to be engraved and preserved in the National museum to comm pemorate the inauguration of the parcels post service The postmaster general paid g cents; the parcel weighed about two pounds. Of this, r cents was for regular postage, and 10 cents for in surance' or registration. In the reeu- lar course of the mails the package would be placed on board a train leaving Washington at 2.45 a. m.
 This occasion marks the culmina , ton of years of work and development and forecasts more work and develop ment,'' said Postmaster General Hitch cock as he turned in his package to Assistant Postmaster Robinson and Superintendent of Registry Hunt of the Washington postoffice. The postmaster general deposited the first package under the fire of a battery of cameras and moving picture machines, and as he turned away from the window he held an impromptu reception for the officials of the department who had accompanied him on his errand.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
RHODE ISLAND OFFICIALS
 LOSE THEIR PASSES TODAY
New Law Prohibits Them Riding Free
 on Railroads.

Providence, R. l., Dec. 31.-Merubers of the Rhode Island general assembly, and other state officials, rode free on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad for@ the last time. as office holders. today. Tomorrow new law prohibiting the issuing of passes to state employees and others receiving an income from the state, becomes op- eratdve and thereafter they must pay the same fare as other passengerss Aesernbiynnen are allowed eight cents 8 mile traveling expeLses by the stato
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To Participate in Exposition.

The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 31- The government today introduced a bill in parliament providing for the ap- propriation of 75O. 900 f1orins (approx- imately $30O,OO0) for the participation Of Holland and the Dutch colonies in the Panama Pacific International eX- position in San Francisco in 1915
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Steamship Arrivals.

Emden. Dec. 3O.-Arrived: Steamer
 Birma, New York for Libau. Antwerp, Dec 29.-Arrived: Steam CT Finland, New York. ' Liverpool, Dec. 30.-Arrived: Steam CTS Lusftania, New York; Dec. 31st Devonian, Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-01
CHICAGO MAY LOSE
 RAILROAD ACCOUNTS
Result of Taking Over of a St. Paul
 Bank by James J. Hill.

St. Paul. Minn.. Dec. 31-Reports that railroad accounts involving many millions of dollars which heretofore have been carried in Chicago and New York banks will be transferred to St Paul were current in local financial circles today as result of the formal taking over of the First National bank of St. Paul by James J. Hill. He con- tracted for the stock of the bank some weeks ago