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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
.Looting Begins
 in Flooded City
MILITIA NOW GUARDS PROPERTY
 AT WACO, TEXAS
DEAD NOW NUMBER 24
Property Damage in Lone Star State
 Estimated at Between $1,oooooo
 and ooo,ooo-streams subsidinu.

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 1.-The Texas nood center shifted southward tonight toward the gulf, centering from Bearna to Richmond, where the flood crest of Brazos river continued to do great damage and caused some loss of life At the same time the general flood situation improved when rains began to cease after three days continuous doWnpour over most of the state and the creeks in north and west Texas began to fall slowly. Before relief came the floods had overspread five large basins from the head waters of Ine sabine, in northeast Texas, to the san Antonio river in the southwest.
 Death List Reaches 24.
 The total number of dead as the result of the floods stood early tonight at 24. Estimate of property damage ranged between one and two million dollars with Waco and San Antonio the heaviest sufferers among the cities The San Antonio loss was quarter of million and Waco's damage was ex- pected to be as great.
 AS the water receded, offering be- gan In Waco and militia was put on duty 1n East Waco this afternoon to guard property in deserted houses and stores. Waco this afternoon also re- ported its first fatalities when J. w. Ray and c. M. Daniel fell from g. rail- road bridge into the Bra2os and were gwen up Tor drowned.
 Seven Negroes Drowned.
 From Hearne. where seven negroes were drowned today in the unexpectd were drowned today in the unexpected that houses, horses, mules and cattIb doated down the river.
 Several hundred Mexicans and ne- groes fled from Valley Junction to Hearne. when the water began floating away bales of cotton at the Junction PNnV VfRsg lIAXTnA VV,f1A fra 1ava Al near Bryan, was reported holding well, with the water in that section. At Richmond warnings were sent out for every one to get out of the BrasoE lowlands immediately. San Marcos. near San Antonio, was caught In a serious flood which lasted only a few hours when Purgatory creek and the San Marcos river suddenly went out of their banks early today. Cousid- eFa'hle cotton foated away at San Mar cos. At Belton a, ferryhoat was being built today for use near the center of the city.
 Many Cattle Drowned.
 Many cattle were reported to have been drowned in the Colorado river
 Austin, Waco, Cameron and several small towns have had no train ser vice for two days. Near Terrell today a mile of track in the Sabine river bottoms on the midland line was "an- chored" to trees by means of chains.
 At Vernon. on the Oklahoma line. several of the Frisco railway bridges over the Red and Pease rivers went out
 The number of drowned at various points so far as reported tonight was as follows:
 BeIton 8, Brownwood 1, Dallas 2, Grand Prairie l, High Bank 2 Aus tin 8, Hearne 2. Waco 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
OBITUARY.
Russell B. Noble.

New Milford, Conn, Dec. 4-Russefi B. Noble, town clerk of this town for the last forty nine years, died at his home tonight after a, brief illness, aged TT. He was born in Newton in 1s3S but had lived practically all his life here. He was engaged in the clothing business for many years. In 1864 he was elected town clerk, q position which he has held continuously ever since. He was almost always endors- ed by both parties.
 MT. Noble was a descendant of the old Noble family which settled in New Milford in 1T07. He was a brother to Bank Commissioner Charles Noble who died a short time ago.
 Hon. George w. s. Lyttellon.
 London, Dec 6.-The Hon. George William Spencer Lyttellon, who was private secretary to MT. Gladstone in 1S93-94, died this morning. MT. Lyttel- lon was born in 1S47.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
MAKES ACCUSATION
 AGAINST GOVERNOR.
Hobbs Says He Was Offered immunity to Testify Falsely.

Jackson, Miss, Dec 4-State Sen atoF G. A. Hobbs who with IAeuter1- ant Governor Theodore B11bo. is under bond to appear for trial on charges that they received and solicited money to further, In bhe next legislature, a bail to crea te 8 now delta county, tonight issued 6 sworn statement in which he declared that Governor Earl Brewer had offered him immunity on condition that he testify falsely against Bilho, Governor Brewer in a message to Unit ed States SenataP Vardaman tonight said there was nc truth in Hobbs staE sFaent
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
GLYNN COMPLETES
 COMPENSATION ACT
New York Measure Provides for Four
 Forms of Compensation.

Albany, N Y, Dec. 4-The draft of the GIynn workingmen's compensation bill, which goes to the legislature, with an emergency message on Mon day night, was completed tonight The bill, upon which Governor Glynn said the labor interests, the employers as sociation and the casualty companies were practically agreed, sets up four forms Of workmen's compensation self insurance, mutual insurance, in surance through casualty companies and insurance administered through a state fund.
 An important provision of the meas ure creates a state industrial compen- sation committee of five members to be appointed by the governor
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
GEORGIA MARBLE FOR
 LINCOLN MEMORIAL
consrsssmen from That State Oppose
 Colorado Stone.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Attorney Gen eral McReynolds has decided that the secretary of war is required by law to review the action of the Lincoln me morial commission, headed by former President Taft, in awarding the con- tract tfor the suerstr11cture of the me morial to be erected here to the George A. Fuller company of New York and Chicago. for $1,S0O, 900. The point was raised by the Georgia congressional delegation, which sought to have Geor gia marble used for the memorial in- stead of the more expensive Colorado stone, favored by MT. Taft and accept ed by the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
BOY LOSES ARM BY A
 CHEMICAL EXPLOSION.
Was Re- charging Batteries of His
 Wireless Plant.

Newton, N. j., Dec. 4-F1fteen year old Gerald Gray, high school student, was blown 20 feet by an explosion he caused in his fathers office today by mixing two chemicals. An arm was torn off and a leg mangled and he may not recover. The detonation wrecked the building and was heard all over town.
 The boy is 8 son of Dr. Whitfield Gray, a member Of the state board of veterinarians He has been expert menting with electricity and chemicals for some time, and recently establish ed a wireless telegraph service between Newton and SwartsWood Lake, six miles away, charging townspeople for the use of this service. Today he was re-chargfng the batteries when the ex- plosiOn occurred
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
sbo. ooo far phiIIin.-Ex.ter.

Boston, Dec. Fifty thousand dol lars has been pledged by an anony- nous alumnus toward founding pro- fessorship in Phillips Exeter academy in memory of the late principal, Har- Ian Page Amen, and $100,0 addition al is to be raised for the benefit of the faculty. This announcement was made tonight at the annual meeting of the New England association of the academy alumni
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Death for Six consp;raters.

Taihoko, Formosa, Dec. 5.-Six of the conspirators recently arrested and con- victed of plotting the overthrow of Japanese rule in F'or7nosa, were today sentenced to death. One hundred and twenty three were sentenced to terrrrc of Imprisonment varying from four to 2S years. The others arrested in con- nsot10n with the plot numbering 140, were set Mt liberty
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
TO RAISE MONEY.
Husr&a Dispatches Minister of Finance
 to Europe.

Mexico City. Dec. 4.-Hop1ng that he will be able to do what others have failed to do, President Huerta is send ing to Europe his minister of finance, A6olfo de la Lama, on a money seek ing mission. The minister Left for Vera Cruz tonight and will proceed from there to Paris.
 It developed today that the plan of the foreign colonies for defense in wolves an effort to have marines of Iaa- tions oti3er than the United States brought here to join the local organ izatfon which is being formed. The plan was discussed by the diplomats today but the American charge d'affaires. Nelson O'Shaughnessy, was not at the meeting. It is reported that in case an attack on the capital be-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Brownsville. Texas, Dec. IA 24 hours battle near Tula, 40 miles baloW Victoria TamauIipas, in the region of important Mexican oil fields, resulted in federal loss of 220, according to 8 consfitutiopaiist report received at Natamoras late today from General Ag1ilar, commander in chief in that district The constitutionaGsts's loss was not stated. Late adviceS from Vic toria said the fighting had been re- sumed-
 5000 Men Engaged.
 The battle started TuesGAy night. General Carrerea Torres commanded the consutuEiona1ists, who numbered 2 LOGO, and Generals Rabago and Arza- mendi led the federal forces of about ], 900 men,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Hartford Drug Store Robbed.

Hartford, GaHn, Dee. 4-The police are searching fer tive young tnsH and s middle aged nan who. it is believed, ransaeked the safe at 6ei1andef's drug store today noon and secured s150 iR cash The men entered the store at the neon hour when business was quiet, and the young men asked te use the telephone, which was in the rear of the building, while the other two en= ssssa ths a.sIanIleR aS 1ke sRiE clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
RATS AND MATCHES
 CAUSE OF THE FIRE
State Inspectors Make Report on Boa
 ton Holocaust.

Boston, Dec IA combination of rats and matches is blamed for the Arcadia hotel fire as a result of fn- Yestigations by state officials today. Walter l.. Wedger state chemist. to- sether with Inspectors James J. Grady and Frank P. Hardinan of the state police found in closet where the fire apparently started, two rats which had been burned to death, one still hold ing 8 piece of burned paper between its teeth The officials agreed that the rats probably chewed on matches thrown into the closet with sweepings and thus startef the hlaze
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Taft at HeusIno confsrecoa.

William H. Taft arrived in his native city late today te attend the meetings of the National Housing association, at which he will make m address tonAeFs- Tow. He was accompanied by Robert w BeForest of New York, president of the association. Whe will speak to- morrow. Both nsn were present a6 ths conference tankgh.a
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
k of C. s5oo.o 900 Eund Raised.

Baltimore. Md, Dec. "A fund of S600,0O0 which the Knights of Colum- bus of this country have been collect ing for more than two years for the Catholic university at Washington has been completed, according to inforna- ton obtained here tonight from mem bers and officers of the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
More Gas For pesperado Lopez.

Bingham, Utah, Dec. 4-More poison ous gases were generated today and tonight in the Utah-Apex mine, where Ralph Lopez the Mexican desperado. took refuge a week ago, than at any time since Monday, when the smudg- ing operations began. The sheriffs announced that the smudges would be extinguished tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
~Tsar Up constitution,r Says Carrie.

Washington, Dec. 4-Mrs. Carrie Chapman Cat, in an address at to- nights session of the National Woman Suffrage association, declared that the women demanded a. constitutional amendment enfranchlsing the women without unnecessary delay. If the constitution stands in our way" she said, let's tear 1t up and make new one"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Peace Treaty PrsIiminaries.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Secretary Bry- an today completed the preliminaries with the ministers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic for peace trea- ties between those nations and the United States. Portugal and the Meth erlands are giving favorable consid- eration to the proposals made by Sec retary Bryan several months ago, and the early consummation of similar
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Levels Worth s1oo.ooo seizad.

New York, Dec. 4-Jewels and wear ing apparel valued at $100,Ooo, the property of MT. and Mrs. W. Allan Dunlap, who arrived here on the steamer Olympic November 12, have been seized by custom inspectors. it was announced this afternoon. after the rejection of MT. Dunlaps claim for exemption of duties on the ground that he was a nonresident.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Captain Gilmore Dieoh.rcad

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 4.-Adjutant General George M. Cole of the Con- necticut National Guard announces tbat the resignation of Captain Luther M. Gilmore of Battery A. Field artiI lery, Is accepted and he is honorabIv discharged from the military service of the state
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
corbin Addreseps Tax Officials.

Boston, Dec. flax officials from all the New England states were to- night at the opening session at the state house of the third annual con- ference of the state tax officials of New England. Need Of uniformity in tax laws was discussed by William H. Corbin of Hartford, Conn. president of the conference
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Wild Storm on Norwegian Coast.

Christiania, Norway, Dec. 4.-Great storms which have been raging on the Norwegian coast for the past fortnight. Several ships have been lost and all fishing craft have been compelled to seek refuge at the various ports. Five of the crew of the liner BergensfJord were drowned while trying to reach shore in a boat at Bergen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Suicidal Attempt Successful.

Thonpsonville, Conn, Dec. A. George M. Soldstone, aged 1s, who shot himself in the abdomen with suicidal intent on Tuesday, died tonight at the emergency hospital, where le had been removed. He was employed as a stock clerk at local concern and 1t is be- lieved he was Respondent because h4 could not keep up with hts work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
snewstorm in New Mexico.

Albuquerque, N. M. Dec. 4-Snow ranging in depth from to IS inches covers the northern half of the state and eastern counties, while heavy rains and an added drop in tempera- ture prevail In the central and south ern portions,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
DIR. SHAW RE- EcTED
 FOR AN EIGHTH TERRA
Greenwich Woman a Vice President
 of Suffrage Association.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Dr. Anna How the National American Woman Suf- frage association on.-was reelected for the eighth consecutive term at the an- nuaI balIoting for officers at today's session of the association. Dr. Shaw was opposed by Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton of Warren, Ohio. Other officers elected were:
 First vice president, Miss Jane Ad- dams, Chicago; second vice president Mrs. Desha Breckenridge. Lexington, Ky; third vice president, Mrs. Caroline Ruutz- -Rees, Greenwich, Conn; record ing secretary, Mrs Susan Fitzgerald, Boston; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett, Boston; treasurer, Mrs. Katherine Dexter Mccormick. Boston; first auditor, Harriet Burton Laidlaw, New York and second auditor Louise De Koven Bowen, Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
cern,ar carpenter Rune Amuok.

Sacramento, Cal. Dec. 4.-One man was killed and two policemen and three children were wounded here late teddy when John Burrocks, German carpenter, armed with a rife and re- VolVer took possession of a cafe and saloon in the business district and, aft er shooting a bartender, defisd the po- uee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Mrs. Pankhurst Arreated.

Plymouth, England, Dec. 4.-Con- trary to expectation there was no dis turbance when Mrs. Emmeline Plank hurst, the militant suffragette leader was arrested on board the steamship Majestic on her arrival from New York today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
CabIed Paragraphs

Yagoro Miura Sails for New York.
 Havre, France, Sept. 4.-Yagoro Mfura, the newly appointed counselor of the Japanese embassy at Washing ton, and his wife. left for New York today on board the trans Atlantic liner France
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Another Earthquake in Peru.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 4-Another very serious earthquake occurred today in the vicinity of Chalhuanca, capital of the province of Aymareas, in the de- partment of Apurinlac, southern Peru. No details of today's disturbance have been received
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
Wants Decree Mad. Ab.oI,,+.

New York, Dec. Mrs. Abigail Han cock Bishop, who several months ago obtained an interiocutory decree of di- vorce from James Cunningham Bishop, a New York banker, today applied in the supreme court for an order rnalS- ing the decree absolute.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

pr. Richard c. GreenIeaf of Lenox Mass, died Wednesday night at Law renee, l.. l., of heart failure.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
ro kenn Arma out of Ireland.

Dublin. Ireland, Dec. 4-The impor- tation of arms into Ireland Is about to be forbidden, according to the news papers here, which declare that the issue of 8 proclamation to that effect may be expected in 8 day or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Rear Admiral John Henry Upshur U. s. N., retired, today will celebrate his ninetieth birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

General Porfirio Diaz has been trans ferred from the retired to the active list by the Mexican War department
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Dinner to American Consul General
 London, Dec 4-The members of the American Luncheon Club, a. new or ganization consisting largely of busi- nesSmen, gave a dinner tonight in honor of the American counsul- general John L. Griff1ths
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
FederaIs Sustain Heavy losses in "A Hour En-
 gagement 40 Miles Below Victoria
THE FIGHTING SAID TO HAVE BEEN RESUMED
Three Thousand Men Reported Have Been Engaged
 crate Preparations at Chihuahua For Villas Arrival Reported Attack Zacatecas-Huerta Again Trying Raise Money in Europe-Hardshps of the Refugees.

comes imminent an effort will be made to induce Gen. Huerto and his forces to move outside the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Col. Henry 6arthn1an, of the New York State militia, reprimanded for race discrimination. has applied for retirement.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

President Wilson's Cold was lit tie better yesterday but he remained abed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Col. GoethaIs declined the appoint ment as city manager of Dayton, Ohio
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05
2o.ooo WsIah Minera IdIA.

London, Dec. 4--Nearly 20, 900 miners in South Wales are idle through the spread of the Great Western railway strike
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

The Library of Congress now con- tafns 2,128,255 books and pamphlets.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Professor Tamassia, of the Univer- sity of Padau, Italy, advocates the system of Identification by photo graphing the veins of the hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Refugees to the Number of 531, most of whom were wealthy Mexicans ar rived at Laredo Texas yesterday from Monterey.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Kaiser Wilhelm has ordered all army officers to wear mustaches.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

St Louis has started crusao against unsanitary bakeries.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Cleveland Abbe, who invented the weather maps that are daily dis tributed throughout the country, cele- brated yesterday his 75th birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Officers and Warehouses of the Hicks company, wholesale grocers at Shreveport, La, was burned yester- day with a loss estimated at $15O,0Oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

A Brass Pin, with 45 letters engraved upon the head of it, will be exhibited during Christmas week at one of the big department stores in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Hiram Fox, who was one of the old est engineers on the New Haven road
 at the time of his retirement five years ago, died at his home at New Haven yesterday in his list year.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

A Tin Pan Filled with live coals, used to heat a sleeping room caused the death yesterday of Michael Fer reiro, laborer at Birmingham, Mass. Ferrefro was suffocated by the fumes from the coal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-05

Jean Milton ,Head Chef at the Ritz Carlton hotel, New York, was yester- day fined $3,000 for violating the i'm migration law by bringing three as- sistants here, under contract, from France.
Newport daily independent., 1913-09-05
Governor Major Shown.

St. Louis, Sept. 4.-Gov. Elliot w. Major passed through St. Louis tonight on his way back to Jefferson City from Little Rock, where he had been the guest of Gov. Hays on the first of the two good roads days. Gov. Major said he had been greatly i'm pressed by the good roads spirit shown in Arkansas, and declared that he believed fully as many good roads workers turned out on the highways yesterday as did on the first of the two days given over for good roads in Mi. souri.
 While shaking the Arkan $ dust from his clothing, the gu4- ernor laughingly displayed a fcv bllsters on his hands and sOlem - ly declared they were the result of his work on the Arkansas roads. During the Missouri good roads days, Governor Major was one of the most enthusiastic workers plying a shovel or a pick or steering a road grader as occasion arose. He said he feels confident that the good roads work that has been started in Missouri and Arkansas will not be allowed to drop, but that the movement for better highways will gain strength until it be- comes a national campaign, with each state setting aside certain days each year when the citizens will turn out and help to improve the roads.
Newport daily independent., 1913-09-05
GOOD ROADS
 DAYS A FIXTURE
And Will Become An Annual Tn. stltution Because of First
 Success.
Special to Independent.

special to Independent.
 Little Rock. Sept. 5.-The Good Roads Days, called by Gov.
 Hays have proven so eninentlv successful that it is probable they will become an annual insti- tutl0n in the state That is the suggestion that has been made by R. C. Dye, State Highway Commissioner, who says:
 'The reports coming into this department thoroughly indicate that the interest over the state generally was intense, and that there were very few localities which failed to work the roads. The organization of the forces, while not complete, handled the work with wonderful effective ness. I estimate that two thous- and miles of road was worked in the state. It should be made an annual event and in that way we can keep alive a practical good roads spirit
 Assistant Highway Engineer Flight returned Thursday from Mena, having spent three days in going over Polk county with County Judge ", N. Martin, or ganizing forces and makinghelp- ful suggestions. Last night he left for Brinkley to assist in the survey of the new DeVall's Bluff Brinkley road, which has alrea- dy been worked the greater part of the distance. 1t Is being made ready for the logging party of the Southern National Highway Association, which is expected to pass along there between Sep tember 10 and 15.
Newport daily independent., 1913-09-05
 Mercury Reached 1O5.

All heat records for the sum- mer of 1913 were cast in the scrap heap of discarded figures, during the afternoon Thursday when the mercury climbed to 1O5 in the government thermometer of the Newport station, which is reported by Wiley McMinn,
 The previous high mark was 1O4 degrees, attained one of the early days in August. Upon Thursday, the heat was not only intense. but very hot wind brought damage to cotton and late corn. The humidity of the atmosphere was also high, which made the day a most uncomfort- able one.
Newport daily independent., 1913-09-05
Raised Bale to Acre.

Little Rock, Sept. 4.-W. D. King, a prosperous farmer cultf- vating the A. J. Thatcher farm near Atkins, has advised Com- missioner Page that he has 225 acres of cotton that he has grown under demonstration me- thods, that will.produce an aver age of a bale to the acre.
 His success he ascribes to the fact that he has cultivated it scientifically, and that he pur- chased the best seed available. He paid $40 a bushel for the seed of the long staple variety. It will sell at from 19 to 20 cents a pound.