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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
HEAVY SNOWFALL IN
 NORTHERN NEW YORK.
Blizzard at Whitehall the Worst Since
 Famous One of 1888.

Albany. x. Y, Dee. 2s-Lumbernen and sleigh owners in Northern New York are well pleased tonight The heavy. dry snow, fell today in depths varying from five to eighteen inches. This was a part of a general snow storm throughout the greater part of the state, but many points south, east and west of here reported the snow was wet and melting.
 Locally only aboue five inches ofsnow fell. but the record mark was set in Whitehall.
 Electric and steam transportation lines suffered.
 Northern cities reported many trains from one to two hours late. At Sara tGga electric cars were held up sever al hours. The roads near there were drifted full of snow and many became impossible. From Whitehall came the story that the blizzard was the worst locally since the famous one of 1888.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
PROF. FISHER LOSES
 BY EIGHTEEN VOTES
Defeated for Democratic Nomination
 for Mayor of Middletown.

Middletown Conn, Dec. 26.-Prof. Willard c. Fisher. formerly head of the department of economies and social science at Wesleyan university and now q lecturer at Harvard, was tonight defeated for the democratic nomination for mayor by Dr. James A. Lawton by the narrow margin of IS votes. The total vote was 1855 to 147. Professor Fisher has twice been mayor of the city and was once defeated for the of- flee.
 When he was first elected mayor he attracted considerable publicity in en- forcing the ancient blue laws" con- corning Sunday. He was known as a reform mayor.
 Deeply interested in labor and se- biological questions. he was largely in- strumental in securing the passage of the worknen's compensation act which goes into effect in 2 few days During the past few weeks he has lectured in many cities including Norwich ex- plaining the act
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
WOOD TURNING PLANT
 AT DEEP RIVER BURNS.
Building Totally Destroyed = Runnors
 of Incendiary Origin.

Deep River, Conn, Dec 27.-Fire that broke out about midnight totally destroyed the wood turning factory of Williams & Marvin, situated in the outskirts of the village, this morning. The plant had been shut down for sev- eral days and as far as known there was no one in the building. The origin is not known. but there are rumors of incendiarism.
 Charles R. Marvin, president of the company, said tonight that the insur- ance would amount to between $10,0G0 and SIP, 900. The company employed 30 or more men a few years ago, but lately business had been dull and only a few found employment
 The local fire department sent it's apparatus to the scene, but the fire had made such headway that nothing could be done. A high wind famed the blaze and the building was gutted in short order.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
ALLOWED TO INCREASE
 ITS CAPITAL STOCK.
Favorable Action in Case of Hampden
 Railroad Corporation.

Boston, Dec 2S.-The public service commission today authorized the Hampden railroad corporation to issue $1,9OO 900 additional capital stock. The company had asked authorization for a bond issue of $2,500,00
 The Hampden railroad is g single track 14.85 miles long, running for most of the way nearly parallel to the Athol branch of the Boston and Albany rail- road from Boudsville, where 1t con meets with the Massachusetts Central branch of the Boston and Maine. rail- road, to AthoI Junction, where it con nects with the tracks of the Boston and Albany railroad about two miles from Springfield station. It has four small stations.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Tide swamps Hotel Grill.
THE LOST BARGEs
We're Bound for Providence With Coal
 for New Haven Railroad.

Providence, R. L, Dee 2e.-The two barges wrecked on the New Jersey coast in today's storm were the Un- daunted and A. c. Ropes, both bound to this port. Advices received here to- night by agents indicated that eight men had lost their lives. including Captain E. Pickett of Chelsea, Mass, who commanded the Undauted, and Captain o. Olson of Providence, in charge of the A. G. Ropes. Captain F'icketts crew included Henry Stetz, the cook, John Daley, engineer, and an unknown dec41hand. The crew of the Ropes were John Rasmussen engineer; Hans Fhorkelson, cook and Conrad Erickson, dec4Ihand.
 Captain Pickett has 8 wife and cf4i1- dren at Chelsea.
 Both barges were carrying coal con- signed to the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad here. The A. G.. Ropes was built at Bath, Me, z9 years ago as a full rigged schooner. The UnlaHnted was built at Bath in 1853.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
DEPOT AT DETROIT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Railway Records, Freight and Express
 Prey cf the Flames.

Detroit, Mich, Dec 26-A spectacu- lar fire, starting from cause unde- termined swept through the main depot of the Michigan Central Rail- way company here this afternoon. The blaze, which started in one of the office rooms in the upper story, gained great headway before 1t was discovered and although several hundred persons were in the building at the time, only one, a male employe, was injured. Ills condition. however, is not serious.
 After three hours of fighting f1rernen had the condagratfon apparently un- der control. The damage to the de- pot proper was estimated at S15e.00O Railway records, freight and express were also consumed and officials of the road said the total loss might be a quarter of q million dollars
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
sohoonar In nistrasa.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-rhe revenue cutter Onondage was today dispatched to the assistance of the schooner Thomas F. Pollard, reported to be in distress with crew aboard. eight miles southeast of the winter quarter shoal lightship off the Delaware Breakwater. The schooner is owned in New York and sailed from that port for south ern points several days ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Location of the
 Reserve Banks
COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARINGS
 BEFORE DECIDING.
WILL VISIT IA CITIES
Partial Schedule of Hearings Prepared -PIan to Begin Work at New York Next Friday and Saturday.

Washington. Dec. 26.-The organiza- ton committee which is to launch the new federal reserve banking sys- tenn for the nation, tonight announced it's plan of action for marking out pounoaries of reserve districts and the selection of federal reserve cities puho
 lie hearings will be held in fourteen large cities of the country-New York. Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Den yer, Seattle, Portland, Ore, San Fran
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
RECEIVER INSTRUCTED
 TO INSTITUTE SUITS
Action Against Former Directors of SE Louis A San Francisco Railroad.

St. Louis Mo, Bee. 2s-Reeeixe xers of the St Louis and San Francisco rail road t01ay were directed by Circuit Judge Sa4fi5sfH ih tha United States district court to bring restitution suit against present and former directors of 1hs road,
 The order of the court is qualified only by the proviso that suits shall be brought If the special counsel appoint ed today believe that they can be sue ressfFilfy maintained
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Te Fly Aoross tha AtIantio.

St. Joseph. Mich. Dec. ss.-william Bastar of this city announced tonight that he and Jack WfIliers. aviators. would attempt a flight acFoss the Att lantic ocean from New York city to Liverpool early next spring, They will attempt to capture the $sO. coo offeret by London newspaper for the hra' successful flight across the AtaAmtae
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
WoRkMEN ASSESSED
 FOR CONTRIBUTIONS.
About $2,20o Raised from Workers on
 State Canal.

Albany, N. Y. Dec 2s.-Owen L. Kearney, formerly section superin- tendent of the state canal system with headquarters at Cehoes, testified to- day at the Osborne investigation into the state highway department that he had received approximately $2,200 from canal workers iH contributions during ths political campaign of 1912. Those contributions represented assessments on all worlxRlen within his territory for 8 period of five months and were on a basis of about per cent. of their sal eFy fer that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
MISS FRANCE RECEIVES
 VISIT FROM BROTHER.
Advised by Him to Seek Rest at .
 Sanitarium.

Monticello, N. Y, Dec. 2e.-HIiss Ade- laide M. Brance, who has been a volun- tary prisoner in the county jail here, following her detention in connection with the death of Melvin H, Couch. was today visited by her brother, H. I. France, of Hartwick, N. Y. The meet ing was most affectionate.
 Mir. France had not seen his sister in IA years and until last Sunday, whPn she emerged from the office of the lawyer, had only occasionally received a letter from her. He has advised Miss Brance to seek rest In 6 sani- tarium and is ready to give her all Monticello in an automobile late S9~ night or tomorrow. She has refused o return to her former home at Hart wick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
BECAME 4 BANDIT
 FOR CHAMBERMAID-
Young Bostick Resorted to Murder to
 Supply Her Funds.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2S--It was for Los Angeles hotel chambermaid, who has since fed the city. that John Bostick, the youthful bandit, held up the Sunset Limited at Ei Monte on Dec L The murder of the railroad official, Horace E. Montague, who was killed by the robber as he entered the Pullman car, was an unforeseen incl dent which spoiled Bostick's plans for the girl.
 He told the sheriff he wanted funds for the girl who is supposed to be now in Phoenix, Ariz. and he added that he had intended to return to Los An geles and take her away on trip as soon as the excitement over the mur- der and robbery had died down.
 The girl worked in a downtown hotel until Wednesday, when she learned from the newspapers that her sweet heart was confessed bandit and mur- derer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Accidentally 4 Shot by Playmate.

North Adams, Mass, Dec, 26.-Fef the second time iR his life Frank WE1de is in a critical condition from accidental shooting by friend While watching Mary Murray preparing to shoot at target today, he was shet in the intestines A few years ago Wy1de lost an eye when another playmate shot him accidentally. He is 15 years a1d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
strike of the federation.

strike of the federation.
 Every bereaved household that was approached told the men and women in charge of the distribution that they had been promised adequate aid by the Western Federation of Miners, and nowhere was any assistance wanted. Prejudice Against Citizens Alliance.
 Members of the relief committee se- lected at yesterdays mass meeting blamed this unprecedented condition
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Mover Driven From Calumet
CITIZENS BLAME HIM FOR
 AROUSING PREJUDICE.
MINERS DECLINE HELP
Rebuff Relief Committee Which Raised Fund for Panic victlms-To Accept Money Only from Union Sources.

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 26.-Charles H. Mover, president of the Western Fed eration of Miners, was put on a train and sent out of the copper strike dis trict tonight. The deportation was the direct result of refusal of families stricken by the Christmas eve disaster here to accept relief from a committee, the majority of whose members be- longed to the citizens alliance, an or ganization combating the live months
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Fouqh+ Duel Hand in Hand.

Lexington, Ky, Dec 26-Word reached here today from PinevilIe, Ky. that Solomon Jackson and Tate Sou ders of that city fought a peculiar duel there yesterday in which both lost their lives. The men had trouble over q lawsuit and it was suggested that they clasp their left hands and, with a pistol in the right hand of each, shoot 1t out" Standing hand in hand, they killed each other.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
investications to continua

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 26.7James w. Osborne will continue his investiga- ton into alleged abuses in various de- partments of the state administration as special commissioner for Governor Glynn. From this time on the investi- gation will be continuous and will be conducted with vigor
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
ro rax Musical Instruments.

Berne. Switzerland. Dec. 26-All Inu- sicaI instruments are to be subjected to an annual tax in future in the Swiss canton of Ticino on the Italian side of the Alps according to a de- cision reached today by the 'cantonai authorities who were searching for new sources of revenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
To Rinn in Na,u Yaar.

Newport, R. l., Dec. 26.-Miss Kath- erine Knight. daughter Of Rear Admi- ray Austin M. Knight, commandant of the Narragansett Bay naval station, left tonight for Annapolis. Md, to ring out the old year and ring in the new at the naval academy. She was ss- leetsd for this honor by the senior
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Miners Have General Melee.

Clafksvi11e, Ark Dee. 2G-T#e mia CTS were killed, anether was fatally wounded and eight others received minor bullet and knife wounds in free orall fight at Jamestown an isolated mining camp near here, late yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Roosevelt catherinu Animals.

Rio Janeiro, Dec. zs.-Mafshall I9ermes Rodriguez Da Fonsiea, presi- dent of Brazil, received a telegram from Colonel Roosevelt, who is now gathering geological specimens Tn the state of Matto Gresso, announcing that the naturalists of the expedition had secured d splendid collection of ani- lG
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double That of
CabIed Paragraphs
Miss Paas In Auto AccIdent.

London. Dec. 26-Miss Katherine A. Page, daughter of Ambassador Walter H. Page, escaped without injury when an automobile in which she was driv- ing yesterday smashed into wall and was wrecked at Barnes, a southwest ern suburb Of London.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Hanrs Raauead. waaes unohaaaad.

Nashaa, N. +, Dee. 26.-rhe Nashua. Manufacturing company and the Jack sen eomRaRy, textile manufacturers employing 50d operatives, have posted notiees flat the three hours weekly reduction in labor nseessitated by the new 55-heur law would not be accom- piished by any wage cut
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

William and Samuel Muney, twins, celebrated their 95th birthday Christ mas at Babylon, Long Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
t Pays Others. Why Not You?

The holiday value of the advertisement
  of which has been thus its If advertising
  at other mes and the possible 
 You tsement in The Bulletin buying in accordance with weh and Eastern Connecticut The Bulletin They table reading their families The benefits taken advantage 
 The following indispensable the ehornep paper:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Mayor FitzqeraId Resumes Duties.

Boston, Dec. 26-AIayor John F. Fitz- gerald resumed his labors at city hall today after an ilinesS which obliged bfrs ts Eiss up aspirations for a third eM~4
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
FROZEN IN sNoWDRIFT.
Two Men Meet Death at Pottsviile,
 Pa.-Traffic ParaIyzed.

Philadelphia, Dec 26-Death and considerable property damage resulted from storms which ragged throughout eastern Pennsylvania last night and today. Michael Clark, an inmate at the Schuylktu county almshouse and Dennis McFadden, a farmer, were found frozen to death today in snow drifts near Pottsville. High winds, heavy snow and low temperatures at Reading and Hazleton demoraltzed wire communication and seriously de- layed trolley and railroad traffic.
 Shamokin reported all the coal mines in the region idle as the result of a severe drop in temperature and five inch snowfall
 Tide Swamps Hotel Grill.
 Ocean Park, Cal. Dec. 26.-Twenty foot breakers tumbling in on the crest of the season highest tide, broke over bulkheads guarding the Strand today and nearly drowned between 90 and 40 men and women who were break fasting in the basement grill of a fash ionable hotel The comber- swept over all barriers, smashing in the windows and fell upon the guests at the tables. Walters and guests got out before the second wave dashed in. but few min utes later there was several feet of water in the grill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Steamers Reported by Wireless.

Naples. Dec. 25.-Arrired, steamer Itala, New York; Dec. 21. steamers San GuglieiEno, New York; Martha Washington. New Yegk; Taormina New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Robert HazIett, aged 76, was found dead beside the tracks of the Meriden- Waterbury railroad at Meriden yester- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

less could be taken care of without outside help.
 Much damage has been done the pound fish industry along the Jersey
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Christmas Was Celebrated by one hundred and thirty winter bathers, men and women at Coney Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Hiram L. Messenger, deceased in surance actuary of Hartford, Conn. left S4,00o to Cornell.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

D. w. Brown, of Denver, presented his newly married daughter with a check for $150,00O and a necklace, valued at $16,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

The Municipal Councillors of Paris gave themselves a Christmas present by increasing their own salary $500 year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Hfnh Tide on Pacific Coast.

HIah IIde on FacITc OUasI'
 Los Angeles, Calif.. Dee. 26-A hum dred miles of beach towns and summer homes, from Long Beach to Santa Barbara, showed the effects tonight of a high tide, combined with great swells which swept the southern Cali fornia coast early today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
convenience and normal movements of trade and commerce. Political Considerations to Have No
 influence

iffftAE1CG.
 Political con iderations VIII not 6e permitted to influence the committee in determining these important ques- tions, While the committee appre- ciates the local pride and sentiment Which are prompting many cities to urge their claims the committees nev- ertheless must appeal to the Patriot- ism of the country to assist it in ar- irving at a sound conclusion through consideration of fundamental and vital factors, Purely local sentiment and pride must yield to the common good in order that the system itself may accomplish the purposes for which it was designed, namely, to secure to the business of the country the elastic system of credits and the stability of conditions so long imperativeIy de manded.'
 Banks Sending in Applications.
 Application for membership in the new system poured in with the regu- larity of clock ticks today and the desk of George R. Ceoksey. Afr. Me Adoo's private secretary, was piled 8 foot high with letters and telegrams from banks. The estimate tonight was that close to 1000 banks and trust companies have applied for member ship, and there are few sections and fewer large cities that have not at least one representative in the long list. If the estimate is correct. nearly one-seventh of the national banks have asked to become members in the system.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

George Wilson, of Mount Vernon. N. T., IS Tn a serious condition II the hos pta1 as the result of an electric shock. He was working on the overhead eIec- tr1cal construction of the New York, New Haven and Hartford when he re ceiVed the shock, 11000 volts passing through his body.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

approximately 37,0co Emergency men were employed by the postofice department to work the holiday mails. The railway mail service, usually op- erated by 18,000 men, was increased to 32,000 and the clerical force was in creased from 65,000 to 88, 900 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Miss Clara Pause, a 16 year old Chicago girl, celebrated Christmas by taking a long swim in the icy waters of Lake Michigan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
OBITUARY.
Dr. Frank H. oconnor.

Brattlebore, Vt. Dec. 26-Dr. Frank H. OConhor, widely known twenty years ago as a baseball pitr-4er on the Dartmouth college team 4ed sud denly of heart disease today. He was past state deputy of the Knights of Columbus
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Mrs. Elizabeth CrotsIey, of Fair mount, N. J., was rescued from cis- tern after being imprisoned in five feet Of water for two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

A Silver Dollar bearing date of 1904. highly prized by nuismatics, and un- derstood to be quoted at S350O for col- lection purposes was found at New Ha- ven yesterday by William Sullivan a la borer while excavating on the site of the new ice rink for the Yale Hockey team. A Philadelphia collector has of fered $2O00 for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Steamship Arrivals.

6eaea, Dec 22.-steamer stam paIia, ksM Fsxk-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
1t in Prop( ssss' to the City's Population
That Any Paper Largest Connecticut
C. .',sed TeIegrams

.cting on the Streets of the na- al capital is to be stopped.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Miss Ramoia Dahlgren, grand daughter of the late Rear Admiral Dahlgren, U. s. A., will soon become a deaconess of the Protestant Episco- pal church
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
John 4. kendrick.

~NIEtI N TNVfIUITVRP Providence, R. [, Dee. 2s-John A. Kendrick, who was United States mar shal- in this district from 1892 to 1898. died today. He was & graduate of Wesleyan Of the class of 1878,
 Dewitt 0. Skiiten.
 Hartferd, GeHa., Bee 26.-De#itt c. SkiiteH, whe recently retired as presi- dent of the Phoenix Fire Insurance company of this city, died tonight aged "A. He had been engaged in the insurance business here 56 years.
 General Nicholas [. Gredekoff.
 St. Petersburg, Dee. 26-GeHeral Nicholas Ivanevfteh Gredekeff, once Russian military coFRnlaHder-in in- chief in the far east, and who assisted Gen. eral Skebelen in the conquest of Tur- kestan, died today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Arthur Beers Treat, of the contract ing firm of Sperry and Treat, and widely known as a contractor, throughout the state, died at New Ha- ven yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

A Tragedy Marked the close of Christmas in Lincoln, Neb., when Carl F. Carlson, at midnight shot and kill ed his mother, whom he says he mis- took for a burglar.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Two Thousand Dollars, the receipts of Christmas day, was stolen from the box office of the Orpheum theatre at New York early yesterday by four men who hid under the balcony seats after Thursday nights performance and surprised the night watchman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Miss Julia Kern, daughter of United States Senator Kern and Mrs. John w. Kern of Indiana, became the bride Christmas of Dr. George B Lawson of Roanoke. Va.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
BANKERS OPPOSE EFFORTS
OF MEMPHIS FINANCIERS
Want Regional Bank Located Across
River with Arkansas Attached
as Part of Territory

Arkansas Bankers are opposing the
efforts of the Memphis financiers to
have located in that city one of the
regional banks, with Arkansas At
tached to it as part of its territory.
The Arkansas banks have their con-
nections with st. Louis, and will make
a fight to be attached to the territory
of which that city will be the center.
Atlanta is also making a fight for one
of the government banks, and the Ar
kansas bankers would rather see the
Georgia capital selected, for Arkan-
sas would hardly be attached to its
territory. There are eight of these
banks to be established in the United
States, under the recently passed cur
rency bill.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-23
CLARENCE DARROW DELIVERS
ADDRESS IN LITTLE ROCK
Chicago Labor Advocate and Counsel
for the McNamaras in Re-
cent Trial

Little Rock, Dec. 23.-Clarence Dar-
row, the Chicago labor advocate, coun-
sci for the McNamaras in the recent
trials, delivered an address last night
in Little Rock at the High School,
under the auspices of the Central
Trades Council Mr.. Darrow has just
been notified that all the indictments
against him in the Los Angeles court
were dismissed Saturday, as he was
tried twice without a conviction.