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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
THE MILITIA READY
 TO QUELL CONNECTS
Under Orders to Respond to Emersen-
 cy Call from Sing Sing.

Ossining, W. Y, July 24.-Two com panies of state militia were waiting in White Plains and Yonl1ers tonight un- der orders to respond to a possible emergency call in view of the situation at Sing Sing prison, where muunous convicts have been causing serious trouble for two days past.
 Invoking the riot law. Supervisor John $ Jenkins called upon the West chester county authorities to be ready to despatch guardsmen here.
 Today a fire, believed to have been get by incendiaries. was followed by a, Etrike among 100 convicts. Threats that extreme measures would be taken induced the malcontents to return to their cells. Tonight the hoots and teers of hundreds of convicts could be Clancy announced that the prisoners were we'll within control and that to- morrow morning sixty of the leaders. most of them second termers, would be gent 10 the state prison at Auburn.
 The warden believes that visitors have told the convicts that Governor Sulzer's recent removal of John s.. Kennedy since indicted for alleged rnalfeasance in office. as warden was due to politics. Kennedy was personal 1v popular among the men. For week or more Clancy said, he had expected . strike and feared a fire. He had been warned by g prison official while In Aloany he declared, that trouble with the prisoners was in prospect, while a s-trustv'' warned him that arson was to be attempted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Washington, July 24-DeYelopments in the Mexican situation today were confined to informal discussion Of suggested plans for a definite policy on the part of the American admins 1ration toward it's neighbor republic. Every kind of plan has been suggest ed. from a mediation board of Ameri- cans to adjust the dispute and super wise the holding of an election 10 1riparte commission composed of rep resentatiyes of the United States and two South American republics who would attempt to bring about peace between the warning fractions
 Conference With Ambassador Monday.
 There will be no expression of policy, however. until the conference between the president and Ambassador Wilson which may not take place until Mon day. as word was received at the White House today that the latter could not reach here before Satur- day night.
 While the plan of mediation was secuted by the constitutionalist rep resentatives here as insufficient as they did not believe the Huerta gov ernment now in possession of the elec- toral machinery, can guarantee an honest election, the idea has been given some consideration by mem bers of the senate and by President Wilson as pointing the way to so- lltlOn- The question OI dIIlS was At- so discussed today and while neither side is at present getting munitions of war from the United States, it is possible that a change of policyemight follow the conference with Anbas- sador Wilson.
 coneressren Against Intervention.
 It is thought that eventually the enn- bargo may be lifted and both sides permitted to buy supplies subject to the risks of contraband transactions.
 During the day the democrats on the house foreign affairs committee sound ed sentiment among house members generally and recorded a decided feel ing against intervention and in favor of supporting any diplomatic move President Wilson and his advisors may make.
 Discussing the proposal to prohibit the shipment of. arms into Mexico en- tireiy. President Francisco Escuidere, Constitionalist cabinet member, who is in Washington to explain the purposes of the Carranza cause, said today that his colleagues were satis- fed with the idea, but hoped that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Canvass of Members of the House Shows a
 Decided Sentiment That Way
AN AMERICAN MEDIATION BOARD SUGGESTED
Trparte Commission Composed of Representatives from United States and Two South American Republics also Propcsed-Ambassador Wilson Due Tomorrow-Both Sides May be Permitted to Obtain Arms Here

soon both sides would be permitted to get arms on an equality.
 An Assuring Announcement.
 Further assurance that Americans at Madero are in no immediate danger was given by the state department to- day in the following announcement:
 From Chihuahua it is reported that Madeira has been out of communica ton with Chihuahua since Sunday, the 18th, on which day the federal troops were withdrawn from the western part of the state. There was no req son to believe that Americans in the vicinity of the town were in danger, according to reports to the state de- pertinent on the 23rd The federal government has promised to make every effort to relieve.
 Only Six Families at Madeira.
 Consul Edwards at Fl Paso report ed today that six families were the only people supposed to be at Ma dera on the 20th, and that they were thought to be enroute for the border The railway officials have stated that there is a locomotive and plenty of box cars there at the disposal of the men and the road is in operating con dition for fully seventy miles to the north. The Madeira company would send relief if necessary. General Vil- le is willing to assist"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
LAMAR INDICTED FOR
 HIS INTERPRETATIONS
Grand Jury Charges Him with "Cun-
 ming Act and Deception"

New York, July 24-The indictment of David Lamar. the Wall Street operator, on the charge of imperson- ating an officer of the government for purposes of fraud, was announced to- day by United States District Attor- ney E. Snowden Marshall. MT. Marshall said that no attempt would be made to arrest Lamar. who is now in Washington. until he returns to this district.
 The indictment charges Lamar with impersonating Congressman A. Nit cheu Palmer of Pennsylvania on Feb ruary last for the purpose of de- frauding Lewis Cass Ledyard, J. F.. Morgan and the United States Steel Corporation.
 According to the indictment Lamar employed cunning act and deception" in an effort 'to fraudulentiy deprive said persons and corporation of divers sums of money"
 The government bases its action on an opinion given in 1Ss2 by former United States Attorney General Ben jamin Harrison Brewster that 'in a broad and general sense, a member of congress is a government officer" Sec tion 32 of the federal criminal code and under which the indictment was found provides as punishment upon conviction a fine not in excess of $1, ,000 or Imprisonment of not more than three years.
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
BULGARIAN KING MAKES
 APPEAL TO THE POWERS
Protests Against Turkish invasion and
 Calls for Intrvention

London, Jufy24-Without declaring war and apparently trusting that the jealousies of the powers will prevent any European interference, Turkey has begun an invasion of Bulgaria The Turks have occupied and burned the villages on the Jamboli road and 1t Is reported have pushed their recon naissanees as far as PhilippopoIis
 In Vienna it is reported that the Turks have crossed the Bulgarian frontier in three places. roughly coin ciding with the routes followed by the Bulgarians seuthward last October
 King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has pro- tested to the powers and appalled, for European intervention but there is no sign that Europe will take action. Greece and Servia are both throwing obstacles in the way of an aFnistic, while pushing their attacks in the direction of Sofia
 It is reported that Rumania has warned Servia and Greece that if they advance the Ruananian army will be ordered to occupy Sofia first,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
HANDSOME LEGACY
 FOR EvANG FL EST
Grateful Father Leaves It for ser-
 vice Rendered Daughter.

Chicago, July 24-David s. K. Byrne, 8 Pittsburgh evangelist, Is in Chicago today to esta blish hts identity under the terms of the will that will make him 8 rich man. The legacy Is given him because his prayer in the rear of a Chicago saloon stx years ago turned hack toward a Baltimore home a girl who had lost her way and restored her to her family
 A few weeks later he received & let ter from her father telling of his gratitude.
 One thing I want to do in aDpre- citation of your work" wrote the fath- CT. T want to support your under lings Help ether women as yc<~ have helped my girl. Go out among them and preach. I will stand by you. And because I feel so toward you I ask that you charge your name to Ryrne."
 Complying with the request the evangelist changed his name from rDa- vid s, Kidd to David s. K, BYFne and under that he he has worked the last few years.
 Lucy Byrne died a few years after her return to Baltimore. A few weeks ago he learned that the man was dead, Then he was informed that g large legacy had been left far him out of the Byfne estate and that he was to be one ef the executors of the wIli, He was asked to prove his identity at enee,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
KILLED BEST FRIEND
 POOLING WITH PISTOL.
Tragedy Breaks in on Plans For
 Double Wedding.

Huntsville, Ala, July 24-Emnnet c, O'Neal. his best friend, Pu1gham Hall, and the fiance of each, were to- gether here late today, completing plans fo rtheir double wedding which was to have taken place soon, when Hall, it is said. playfully snapped a supposedly unloaded pistol into O'Neal's face. A. bullet entered O'NeaPs mouth and penetrated the brain, causing almost instant death, O'Neal, young newspaper man, was the son of R. l.. O'Neal, editor of the Mercury Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
TO PROTECT JUAREZ.
Arrival of Achievements Makes Gar
 rison of 5000 Men.

El Paso, Texas, July 24.-Fifteen hundred federal endorsements reach ed Juarez this afternoon in command of Colonel Alberto Lerrazas (ex-gov- ernor of Chihuahua.) Six hundred of from OrozcoS command Their ar rival precludes the possibility of a sue cessful rebel assault on Juarez. as the garrison is said to total nearly 5000 men now. They announced that they will at once begin campaigning against the rebel bands near Juarez.
 Colonel Lerrazas discussing the dis position of the United States to stop exportation of arms and munitions to all Mexican factions, said:
 The revolution in Chihuahua is now practically crushed but we have to put down the bandits. If we cannot get arms and ammunition we cannot protect our own property and protect foreigners"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Steamers Reported by Wireless.

Queenstewn, July 24-steamsr Adri- atin New York for Queenstown and Liverpool, signalIad 227 miles west at 4.s5 a, m, Due Queenstown D. m.
 Sable Island, A, S.. July 24-steara- CT Kaiserin Augusts Victoria, Ham burg fer New York, signalled T6a railes east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 8 a: m, Saturday,
 Siaseenset, Mass, July 84Lstean- York, sigaaiied f4S 1s miies east ess NeG of sandy Hook at noon. Dock a. m. Friday.
 SiaseeHsett, Mass, Judy 24.-Steanser Cedric, Liverpool fer New York. sic nailed 24e miles east If Sandy Hook at 5 P. m. Dock z.30 p. A7 Hriaay.
 Sable Island, N: S., JaIy 24.-Stea4aer I-aPreVence, HaEre fer New York, sig nailed S6e miles east of Sandy Heck at noon. Deck 8 a. m satnrdstp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
EXPLOSION DUE TO
 YOUTHS CIGARETTE
One Man Burned te Death and Five
 Fatally injured,

Tus1a, Okla, July 24-ChaF1es M Wright. a well driller, was burned to death, five of his fellow werkmen were probably fatally injured and an oil well located two miles south of Tusla was set oR fire late today as the result ef an explosion which occurred when a burning match, with which it is al Rged youth had lighted a cigarette, came in contact with gas escaping from fhe well Efforts to extingaish the fire had met with but little success uP to 8 late hour tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
THE DEMOCRATS AT WAR
 OVER CURRENCY BILL.
Aareenent Now Reduced to Vague and
 Shadovyy Hope.

Washington, July 24-The adminis- traitor, currency bill today became the center of chaos in the conference of democratic members of the house banking committee. The conference broke up tonight with prospects of an agreement on the bill apparently re- duced 10 d vague and shadoWy hope.
 President Wilson regarded the situ
 alton as so serious that he arranged for conference at the White House tonight with Represent ntatiVe Henry of Texas, chairman of the house rules committee. who has been advising with the "insurgent" committeeman
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
LITTLE PROGRESS IN [
 TARIFF DISCUSSION
Every Amendment Offered by Repub-
 Iicans Voted Down,

Washington, July 24-Republican senators continued to offer amend ments to nearly every paragraph of the Underwood Simmons tariff bill when its reading was resumed today, and democrats in solid phalanx voted them down.
 AS a result of the prolonged discus sion on rate after rate little progress was made during the two hours con- sideration of the measure after gen. eral debate had proceeded throughout the afternoon. Senator Works of Cali fornta and Senator Weeks of AIassa- chusetts criticising the bill When ad- journment came the senate had barely made an impression on the chemical schedule, the first schedule in the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
TWO BUILDINGS BLOWN
 DOWN AT NEW HAVEN
Bes Killed and Several Children Have
 Nasre~5 Escapes.

New Haven, Gonn., July 24.-Bpring the severe wind sfognl fhis afternoon, Louis Titsl1y ia West Ivy stueet. were partially blown down and a number of children who had taken refuge in them from the storm had 2 narrow escape from injury. Some of the chi- dren were struck by the falling tim bers, and a dog was killed. It is said that the buildings were very fauIti1y constructed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
A HEADLESS BODY
 PICKED UP AT SEA
Believed to Be That of Young Woman
 from 16 to 20 Years.

Boston. July 24-The discovery at sea of the head1ess body of an expen- sive1y dressed young woman was re- ported today by Captain Charles White of the schooner Jennie Gilbert upon his arrival in port from a swordfsh- ing trip.
 To the captain it appeared that the head had been skilfulIy severed with a sharp knife.
 The body was picked up July 16, about 170 miles from Boston and in the track of both ocean and coastwise steamers. It evidently had been in the water but a short time Captain White described it as that of we'll cared for young woman of from 16 to 20 years. The clothing gave no clue to the identity of the wearer. Cap tain White wrapped the body in can vas and returned it to the sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
TWO ELEcTRccUTED
 DURING INITIATION,
Double Tragedy at Meeting of Loyal
 Order of Moose.

Birmingham, Ala, July 24-Donald A. Kenney, 8 chauffeur, and Christo- pher Gustin, an iron mouIder were killed tonight by an electric shock at the local hall of the Loyal Order of Moose. An initiation was in progress and 1t is said that an electric shock was a part of the ceremony In some way, not yet explained, Kenny and Gustin, 1t is stated, received too much current.
 It was at first thought the tive men had fainted and they were hurried to a hospital where both died shortly afterwards. Lodge officials have made no statement regarding the affair
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
chinese Rebels RspuIsed.

Shanghai. July 25-During the past RG hours the rebels have made se- Res of spirited attacks on the arsenal, but all of them have been successfully Sepulsed and the government troops gre so encouraged at their continued success that they have assumed the effeRsire and are forcing the rebels ba4.k eH NaHIas a southern suburb of the Chinese native city
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
FELL INTO THE POND
 WHILE FAILING BOAT
Harry Gillette of Rridsewater Drowned
 on Fishing Trip

South Kent Conn, July 24-Harry Gillette of Bridgewater was drowned in Hatch's Pond near here lat this afternoon while on a fishing trip. Harry Brown of Gay1ors1ille, who was also fishing on the pond. says he saw Gillette standing up in his boat. and bailing it out, A moment later, Gi1- lettee toppled over into the water, ap- parent1y losing his balance, Brown rowed to the spot at once but found no trace of Gillette
 Gillette was 42 years old and for years was manager of Hatch's store at Bridgewatef. He is survived by A widow and son. The body was re- covered tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
pr. Sens Charter Cancelled,

Picking, July 24.-The charter grant ed to pr. Sun Yat Sen for the con struction of a network of railways iH China has been cancelled. Only one contract had been concluded under this charter, that with an English fiF7a Rrs- vidiHg for the construction of a line from Canton te ChuHgkiHg Flu, which it is believed the government viii ree- ognize
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
STILL AT VARIANCE
 WITH THE TRAINMEN
Railroads Have Not Vet Reached An
 Agreement with Them.

New York, July 24.-The railroad situation involving the threatened strike of s0.000 trainmen and con ductors against the eastern roads re- mained practically unchanged tonight after another day of conference.
 The federal mediators met the em- ployes of the company in the fore noon and the railroads conference committee in the afternoon. It was given out after the days conference that there are yet points of the dis pute to be settled. By Saturday, how ever, the mediators expressed belief the controversy would be adjusted. As , to the questions over which the two sides are still at odds. the mediators were reticent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
maneeuvres ia the ssuHd.

New York, July 24-AEraageReRts for joint naval and coast defeaee ex- eFcises between the Nerth> Atlantic fleet and the coast defenses of Long Island sound, to be held at the eastern entrance of Long Island August 3 te 3 were announced today at the head qaaEters of the eastern department of the United States army, 6eEerRor's Is land
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Steamship Arrivals.

Patfas, July 26-AfriVed, steamer Italia, New York
 Madras, July 2l-Arripea, steamer faerRipa, New York.
 Rotterdam. July 22-Arrived. steam Car, New York for Iibau
 BeIlegae, July 24-AExiped, steam er New Amsterdam. New York for Rotterdam
 London, July 42-Arriped. steamer tonian, Montreal.
 Liverpool, July 24-ArriEed, steam CTS CFmric. Bestoa, Carelia. New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Major Ryxbee's VIII upeortssted.

Meriden, Conn, July e4.-The hear ing in the probate court today of the Will Of the late Major Theodore Byx- bee, was held without a sensational incident, The alleged son, Theodare By1bee, of Philadelphia, whose pres enee became known fer the first time upon the death of the major, was not present; The heirs did net contest the will.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Schooner suruinad caEEisian.

Bestsn, July 24.-Bneertainty as te the identity and fate of the vessel WLieh celliaed with the Holland Amer ican line steamer Sletardyk ia the feg off Nantucket was ended when the feIr= masted schooner Gardiner q. Deering caAe inte pert tonight, badly damaged frea ina pact with anether beat.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Lightnina Bestre4g landmark.

3Ieridea, Cenn., July 24.-Fire early this afteEneen destroyed the Julius Hall farlnheuse, a Iandmark ef the east section of the town of AIeriden. when q bolt of lightning struck the ell of the building. The loss is estimated at $4,600. The house was built in 1S46. There was no insurance
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
suffragettes Caught Setting Fire.

Glasgow, Scotland, July 24-Two suffragettes, Margaret Morrison and another woman who refused to give her name, were arrested here today when on the point of setting fire to large mansion in a suburb of Glasgow which was at one time the residence of the late Sir John Muir, former lord r1rOvnSt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
FOUR KILLED IN A
 RIOT OF sTR1KERS
Miners and Watchmen Have Battle In
 West Virginia,

Charleston, ". Va. July s4.-Four Raea were killed teday in a haftle be- tween striking ainefs and watehanen employed by the Wake fereat Coal Creek the scene ef much fietlng and bleedshed s4aee eeal strike troubles started in APEil, 1911,
 Phe dead are Frank Ginn. eeal eaHa- pany HFatehFRan. and i've unidentified TaeH, members ef tRe attacking paRfy
 Don sSlateFs another watehman Sf the eeHaRanF. was shet through the body and died 1ate~teRight
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Prince of Wales Rest Man

London, July, 24-Fhe wedding of Prince Arthur of Connausht and the Duchess of Fife uTT be solemnized in the chapel royal. St. James Palace en October 15: The Prince of Walls will hs the best man.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Cabied Paragraphs
Vatican Guards Make Threats.

Rome, July 24.-Another detachment of the msptineus Swiss Guards left the vatican this morning. Some of them threatened to make unpleasant revela- tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

James Mas+ersnn, a horse trainer has brought suit against the New Ha4en Railroad for s19.9a9 injuries claimed tc haze been received in a wreck at SteaiRStsn. Csaa., ia 1913,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Anti Plural votins sit. Rejected.

London, July 24.-Fhe house of lords rejected tonight the biii te abolish p1u- ral voting al eaeetienS ia the British Isles. Fhe vete was t6e te 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
To Be Extradited from Enaland.

London, July 24.-The extradition was ordered today by the magistrate at Bow street police court of Frederick Thory, who was arrested in London on July 1 on & charge of stealing jewelry to the value of $5,000 from Hugo Sher- CT, a manufacturer of Detroit, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Benab Exniesion at Liass

Lima, Peru, July a4-A hensb Eeas a5RIeaed taBight at the entrance of the residence ef the REesident. of the injuRed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25
Hurricane in Italian Lake District.

Milan, Italy, July 24.-The entire Italian lake district was devastated during last night and today by terrific hurricanes. The effect of the storms Is felt throughout Italy, where the tenn perature has fallen considerably.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Important changes in the rules gov erning the reservation of sleeping car berths will be considered today by the executive committee of the Western Passenger Association.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

The Manitoba government telephone exchange at Brandon, together with valuable apparatus was destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is $10,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Seven men were blown to pieces yesterday by the explosion of ton Canadian Explosive company at Bel oiel, Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

A constitutional amendment to en- power congress to regulate marriage and divorce was proposed in 8 joint resolution yesterday by Representative Edmonds of Pennsylvania
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Charming Whitaker, well known mill engineer, died yesterday at his home in Tyngsboro, Mass, aged 69 years. He was veteran of the Civil War.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Julian Hawthorne and Dr. William J. Norton, serving a years sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary for misuse of the mails, have been recommended for parole by the parole board
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Condensed Ieieorams

Counterfeit five dollar bills are in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Anna Mannasan, of Chicago, while wearing a slit skirt, was bitten in the leg by bull dog
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Mary Mason Boswiok was yesterday granted a decree by the divorce court at London, on the ground of the cruel ty and misconduct of her husband. The petitioner, is 8 daughter of L. c. Hase11 of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

The Italian authorities have made arrangements to straighten the leaning tower of Pisa
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Protect and encourage the meadow lark, for it's principal diet consists of cotton boil and alfalfa weevils grass hoppers and predaceous ground beetles advises the department of agriculture
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

No& eniY 3 neAp head eff tae New A5e4E Haven and Hartford system te succeed President Melien but radical changes ia the fnancial and operat- ing peiicE with revolution in the maeiinerS of eSecutixe mapageu ent will be recommended hE the sub Raittee of directors,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-25

Several sticks of dynamite which John Everitt, aged 95 was carrying in a basket out of a shed in the heart of the vll5f5e of Honeye Falls. N. Y., yes- terday, exploded, and blew Eyeritt to pieces.