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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
WHALET CHARGED
 WITH BUYING VOTES.
House Votes to Seat Hina Despite His
 Alleged Corruption.

Washington, Jan. 27-RepresentatiEe Frear, republican, of Wisconsin. deliV- cred an attack in the house today upon which recommended the seating of Representative Whaley of South Caro- lina over the contest of Mayor Grace sef Charleston He declared the cor rupt practices act governing congress slonal elections was "a fraud and a sham, and declared the testimony showed that WhaIey paid s60,00o to buy votes of white men in the prima ries preceding his election.
 After 8 long discussion, which was at times acrimonious, the house by an overwhelming vote refused to make a further investigation, as Representa- tive Frear desired, and then passed a resolution seating Whaley over the contest of Mayor Grace.
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regulations in landing blueiackets at fort au Prince and otherwise acting TOT the protection of foreign life and property. It is also assumed here that ne will prevent fighting within me city. if necessary, to prevent the deStrucuon Of the town and the kill ing. of non-combatants.
 Ine Montana's crew of $50 men fn- cludes one company of 1narnasH 1orce sufficient. it is believed. to main ram order in the Haitien capital. The httle gunboat Petrel is at San Do mingo City, not many hours distant rom Fort au Prince but if any con AIoeraole reinforcement for the Mon tana's crew is needed recourse r1oI1et De had to the Atlantic fleet battleships. nve hundred miles away, at Guam tanamo, Cuba
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
CONSULTATION OF THE
 MINERS ORGANIZATIONS, Mine Workers Appoint Committee to Consider a Plan of Agreement.

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan, 27.-The prop- osrtion for consolidation of the United Mine Workers of America and the Western Federation of Miners was giv- en working basis by the mine work CTS convention here late today. The international executive board was en- powered to appoint a committee to meet with a similar committee from the Western Federation to discuss the amalsama6on. and if a. plan should be agreed upon. to submit 1t to the min CTS for referendum vote. The report of the committee. whether it reaches an agreement or not, must be submit ted to the next biennial convention
 A substitute resolution offered by the resolutions committee refusing to endorse the immigration bill, introduc- ed in the United States senate by Sen- ator Dillingham;, was adopted,
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No Comment by GoethaIs.

Panama, Jan. 27.-The news of the signing today by President Wilson of an executive order establishing a permanent government for the canal zone, with Colonel Goethals as gov ernor, reached here late today and brought with it a general feeling Of re- lief at the ending of the uncertainty. When word was conveyed to Colonel Goethals that he had been appointed governor, he expressed pleasure, but declined to make any comment in the absence of official notification.
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OBITUARY,
George A. Lewis.

Naugatuck, Conn. Jan. 27.-George A. Lewis. prominently identified with the rubber industry in this vicinity for half a century, died at his home this afternoon, after an illness of sev- era1 weeks. He was born in Sharon, Conn. February II. 1843. During the Civil war he was a clerk in the United States commissary department He had worked in the rubber industry be- fore the war, and after its close came back to Naugatuck as a bookkeeper for the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe company. He rose to general manager of the company.
 In 1898 he became president of the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe company. a position he held at the time of his death. Since 1883 he had been presi- dent of the NaugatUck National bank. He was a Knight Templar, and a member of the Congregational church.
 MT Lewis was twice married His widow and two sons survive. Tracy s. Lewis, 8 son by his first wife, is now the general manager of the Bea- con Falls company.
 Col. Arthur V. WarfieId.
 Providence. R. l., Jan. 27.-Lieuten- ant Colonel Arthur V. Warfield, assist ant adjutant general of the state, died tonight of apoplexy.
 Mrs. William Morris.
 London. Jan. 27.-Mrs William Nor ris, the widow of the socialist poet. died tonight. William Morris died in 1896
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
AMERICANS CAPTIVE.
Train Bearing Ranchmen Held Up
 and Passengers Made Prisoners.

Juarez, Mex, Jan. 27-Oficials ot the Mexico Northwestern railroad re- ceived word today that train filled with American ranchmen and Mexi- cans which left Juarez on Monday had been held up by bandits near Guzman S5 miles south of the border
 A section foreman telegraphed from Guzman that the bandits under Max inno Castillo had burned the bridges behind the train and had taken the passengers captive after robbing them Anxiety was felt for the Americans, lumber camps, because of reported threats by Castillo that he would kill all foreigners. How many persons were on the train was not known. A force of rebels has been sent to drive the bandits out of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
TO TRANSFER RHODE
 ISLAND COMPANY
New Haven Planning to Turn It Over
 to Trustees.

Providence, R. l., Jan. 27.@The off, c1ais of the New York. New Haven and Hartford, it was learned today, are considering plan to transfer the Rhode Island company, New Haven subsidiary. which operates the trolley lines in the state, to trustees who will manage the property until such time as it can be disposed of to the best advantage
 Duff F. Sherman. vice president of the Rhode Island company, said today that the plan had been proposed. The New Haven company said MT. Sher- man. lis desirous of disposing of it's trolley holdings here soon and it is possible that such a plan may be adopted.
 It is understood that if the proposed transfer is effected, legislation will have to be enacted to vest the trus- tees with borrowing authority to pro vide ready funds for the maintenance of the system.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
ONTARIO MAN KILLS
 FATHER AND MOTHER
Mind Believed to Have Been Affected
 by Long Illness.

Hillsburg, Ont, Jan. 27.-Edward Simpson, 2 years old, son Of Hugh Simpson. a farmer near here, shot and killed his father and mother today and after barricading himself in the house and defying for a time posse of neighbors who surrounded the dwell ing. turned his rife on himself, the bullet piercing his heart
 Young Simpson had been i'll for some time and it is supposed his mind had become affected
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
YANKEES oUsTED
 FROM THE FARMS. Report of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture.

Boston, Jan. 27.-The Yankee is be- ing busted from the farms of Massa- chusetts by settlers of foreign blood, according to the state board of agri- cultures annual report issued today.
 The one thing that may still save the day for native Americans is the use of more and better machinery, and of more scientific methods" says the report
 We have seen the Polish people take possession of the Connecticut valley within the past few years, and in certain of our hill towns Jews and Canadians are taking up the land and making a living where our older citi- zens have failed. The Portuguese are rapidly acquiring land in Bristol and Barnstable counties. and in the not distant future we may expect to see large settlement of still other nation alities in our state"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Col. Arthur V. WarfieId.
Warns EelInw Ludnes

New York. Jan. 27-Declaring that all the power of government. both federal and state, lies at the feet of 9 judicial oligarchy'' composed of the lawyers of the United States, Chief Justice Walter s.Clark. of the North Carolina supreme court, tonight in an address at Cooper Union, warned his fellow jurists throughout the country to take heed lest their power prove their own undoing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Ferries Collide in Fog.

New York, Jan. 27-Two thousand ferryboat passengers were badly shaken up tonight when in the thick fog which held this city in It's grip all day, the two municipal ferryooats Brooklyn. and Manhattan collided near the St. George. Staten Island. ferry slip. The boats lost parts of their su- perstructures. Many of the passen- gers were slightly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Wilson's Recention to Judaes.

Washington, Jan. 27-The president and Mrs. Wilson gave the second of the state receptions at the White House tonight in honor of the judiciary of the United States government. Jus tices of the United States supreme court. the judiciary committee of con gress and the judges of the various government tribunals were among the guests. Nearly 3,6e0 people were in Vited
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
eoMPERs PRESENTED A SET OF SILVER
American Federation President Ban
 quoted by Labor Men.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Samuel Comp CTS, president of the American Fedora tipn of Labor today celebrated his 64th birthday anniversary by attending a banquet in his honor given by the lo- cal Central Labor union. MT. Gompers declared that he felt as vigorous phy- sically and mentally as ever.
 President Wilson sent letter of re- sret that he could not attend the ban quet and extending hearty congratula- tions.
 A set of silver was presented to the labor leader by the local union.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Tanao a Dance from sIuno,.

New York, Jan. 27.-The tango is ~A fern of dance translated from the San Francisco slunas and South American dives" the evil influence of which has spread like the pest' through all social eia sses. This was the view CT oomptIolter Of this city, at the ninth aHnJial dinner of the New York alumni of Holy Cross college Worcester. Mass, given here tonight,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Dynamite Cases In Supreme Court.

Washington. Jan, 27-Ferma1 peti- ton was filed in the supreme court today fer a review of the conviction of Frank Nj. Ryan and twenty-thre other members O fthe International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers on charges of conspiracy growing out of the dynamiting~of the Los Angeles Times building and other structures.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Man uneonseious Bud Stood Erso..

New Haven Conn, Jan 2Z-The physicians at St Raphaers hospital are puzzled over an unusual case brought to their attention late to- night A man who had been standing perfectly still for several hours at the corner of Grand avenue and Ferry street finally attracted the attention of policeman. It was found that the move a muscle. He had not regained move 8 muscle. He had no tregained consciousness at a late hour.
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Labor Leaders Deported.

Cape Town, Union of South Africa, Jan. 27.-The government has decided to deport ten of the principal labor leaders, including President Watson and General Secretary Bain of the trades federation. Under a strong es- cort, the men were taken today from Transvaal to Natal and late tonight were put aboard a steamer which will sail before dawn. stopping at no port until it reaches England
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Railroad to Be Sold,

Kansas City, Me, Jan. 27.-Dissoiu- tion of the receivership of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railread and the sale of the read will be consum- mated Jan. 31. according to announce ment today in the federal court in Kansas City, Kas., by Judge John C. Pollock, who on March 21. 1912, ap- pointed receivers for the company. The properties have been in the hands of eleven receivers,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
CONGRESS TO PROBE
 STRIKES OF MINERS
Committee Will Hold Hearings in Col
 orado and Michigan.

Washington, Jan. ~2z.-A sweeping Investigation of strike conditions in the coal fields of Colorado and the copper district of Michigan was au- thorized by the house late today. By a vote of 151 to 15 the house adopted the resolution of Representative Keat- ing Of Colorado, empowering the mines and mining committee to make in quiry as to conditions in Colorado and Michigan in which the federal govern ment might be concerned
 Hearings will be conducted in the strike regions by a subcommittee, or sub- b-committees which will start west as soon as arrangements. can be made for the trip. The resolution carries authority to subpoena witnesses for testimony under oath and to require the production of records and papers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
New Governor of Guam.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Following the recent announcement that the little Pacific island of Guam would be made an important advance base for marines, Secretary Daniels today assigned Cap duty at the naval war college, New port R, L. as governor of Guam, to succeed Commander Alfred ". Hinds
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Bridsepert Steamers Overdue.

Bridgeport. Conn, Jan, ss.-The Sound steamer Bridgeport, due here at 6 o'clock last night -frem New York, had not reported at the local dock at 1 o'clock this inerHing. A Joy line steamer also due here at o'clock has not vet been heard from. It is be- lieved that the steamers are anchored somewhere in Leng- Island sound. wait ing for the heavy fog to Tiff
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
SENATE TURNS DOWN
 A ViOLATOR OF LAW.
Refuses to Confirm Man Who Sold Liquor Illegally.

Washington, Jan. 2T-The senate late today refused to confirm the ap- pointment of Otto R. Meyer to be re- ceiver of public moneys at Dickinson, N. D. Charges filed against Meyer all legged that he had violated the prohi- bition laws of the state by conducting 8 bar in his hotel and afterwards by the sale of liquer in his drug store The committee on public lands, after a hearing, recommended that the ap- pointment ba reflected,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Hurley Gets Another "Firebuq."

Torrington Conn. Jan. 27.-Marceno
 Eamino, proprietor of variety store Shat was burned January 20, was late .frflay bound over to the superior court scb the charge of arson. Being unable st5 furnish bonds of S25090 he was taken >t5s.jail tonight State Policeman Hur- Slsv was the principal witness for the State. It was alleged that the man in cured his store just few days before tic fire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Pindelps Nomination Confirmed.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The nomina- tions of Henry M. Pindell of Peoria, H., to be ambassador to Russia, and Winifred IT.. Denison of Portland, Me, to be member of the Philippine com mission and secretary of the interior of Philippines were confirmed by the senate today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Sheriff Shoots Horse Thieves.

Hiawatha, Kas., Jan. 27.-Ernest Wallace, 21 years old, was killed and John Phillips. 40 years old, was prob ably fatally wounded by Sheriff N T. Moore, while the pair were trying to escape from jail here tonight. The men were charged with horse stealing,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Flood Loss in Millions.

San Francisco, Jan. 27.-Clear skies and frosts replaced tonight the deiuge of rain which has swept the Pacific coast for three days demoralizing traf- flc and taking a dozen lives. The prop lerty loss in California alone will reach into millions of dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
B. & M. Needs Increased Earpinos

Manchester, N. H.. Jan. 27-Fhe need of increasing the earnings of the Boston and Maine railroad was em- phasized by Howard Elliott, ehairman of the board of directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, in an address before the New Hampshire Bankers association to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Cuban Minister to Resian.

Havana, Jan. 27.-Rafael Martinez- Ortiz, the Cuban minister to France, returned from Paris today. It is un- derstood that he intends to resign from his post and will begin a campaign for . seat in the Cuban congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
c.Isbrat.d kaiser.s Birthday

Washington, Jan 27-A brilliant re- ception was given at the German em- bassy tonight by the ambassador, Count Won Bernstorff, in honor of the fifty fifth anniversary of the birth of Emperor William.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
Steamship Arrivals.

Alexandria. Jan, 27.-steamer F'ran-
 fcania, New York, Bremen, Jan, 27.-Steamer KrNnz n1aazessin Cecilie. New York. Halifax, N. s.. Jan, 27-Steanser preteFian, Glasgow for Portland
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New Haven Chauffeur Exonerated.

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 27.-At hear ing held late today at the office of Secretary of State Phillips, Arthur A. McConyille of New Haven, a chauffeur, was held bla meiess for an automobile accident in New Haven Dec 2 that cost the life ef five year old William Jacques
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
A Protest Aaains. Asiatie..

New Westminster. B, C., Jan 2z- The British Columbia Federation of Labor meeting here today adoptsd 2 protest against the entrance of As5atics 5 into British Columbia on any terrnE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
General Diaz Still in Cuba.

Havana, Cuba, Jan. 27.-General Felix Diaz has not left Cuba since his arrival here early in November after his flight from Vera Cruz on board the United States battleship Michi- gan,
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CabIed Paragraphs
Bacon Left Unfinished Pietlre

London. Jan. 27.-John Henry Fred erick Bacon, the painter, who died recently, left an unfinished picture of the coronation luncheon at Guildhall.
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designations at AIsace-Lorraine.

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Count Charles Won Wedel, governor general of Alsace- Lorraine, and Baron Sorn Won Bulach, secretary of state. are about to re- sign, according to the Cologne Ga zette's well informed Berlin despatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
eainipo Under Rad;vm rr.,.n.rs

Washington, Jan 27.-Repfesentativa Robert G. Bremner of New Jersey, vhs is being treated with radium for cans cer in a Baltimore hospital is imprsv< ing slowly. A
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
ONE COMPANY OF MARINES.
U. s. Jaekies Able to Maintain Order
 at Port Au Prince.

Washington, Jan 27.-Warning from American Ministe Smith of the pur- pose of President Oreste to aba Rdon his office had in a measure prepared the United States government for the flight of the Haitien executive, though it had not been determined just what should be done when the event actually occurred. It is understood that the commander of the Montana acted un- der the general principles of interna- tional law as embodied in the naval
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

The Cost of Maintaining Chicago's public schools for 1914 is placed at S16, 70O,0 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Yale University was fined $2 in the New Haven court yesterday for fall ure to clear it's sidewalks of snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Three Small Children of Mir and Mrs. Perry Rowland of Haleyville, Ala. are dead the result of eating rat poison.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

ctcut in Proportion to the Ciy's Population
Condensed TeIegrams

Two Women Have Filed petitions for aldermen in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
cARRANzA AT CHIHUAHUA.
Che of Finest Residences Being Fitted
 for His Occupancy.

the rebel troops were moved south ward today in preparation for the at
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Robbers Yesterday Dynamited the vaults of the Merchants and Planters bank of Humphrey, Ark, and escap- ed with S33O0
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Samuel Green, 21 Years Old, of St. Louis, died after dancing the tango until the early hours of the morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Samuel B. Rhodes, veteran steam boat captain, died at East Providence, yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

A Bill, Requiring Labels bearing a skull and cross-bones, on all beer bot ties, will be introduced in the New York assembly,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

In Filming pr. BuIlman of New York $25 for speeding, a New York city magistrate ruled that doctors must also obey the speed laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Mrs. Sarah Rowland Jones, wife of Captain George \. Jones, of Downers Grove. ILL, died yesterday after a long illness, aged 71 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

The Letter Written by General U. s. Grant to his father, in which he an- nounces his determination to enlist, was sold at New York for S910.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Two New York Chauffeurs, John Chandler and Chester Cravis, members of band of thieves charged with stealing cars worth $1o0, 900 during the last two years, pleaded guilty yester- day: They promised to help the dis trict attorney to bring other members of the gang to justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28
J. B. Richardson of Hartford w.

J. B. Richardson of Hartford was sentenced to one year in jail in Springfield. Mass, police ceurt yes teEday. The testimony showed that Richardson took CarmefIo Mazze r years old from Hartford to Springfield making her believe that a marriage li- cense secured that constituted a mar Trio
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A Strong Plea for higher scholar ship requirements is made and drastic action in the case of the man who fails to maintain a passing mark in his studies is urged by the Yale News.
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Nicholas kissePs Baby Girl received probably fatal injuries when the man jumped with the child in his arms from the roof of his burning house at Chelsea, Mass, early yesterday.
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Francis ". Clifford years old while coa sting down Andover street hill at Worcester yesterday ran into a three ton auto-truck in West Boyls- ton street in such a way that the front wheel passed over his abdomen, crushing his body so that his death is expected,
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Mrs. Florence Helen PooIey, grand daughter of one of Napoleon's guards at St. Helena, died at her home at Leavenworth, Kansas yesterday She was born on the Island of St. Heleza.
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Strong School, one of the largest and best equipped of New Haven's Cram mar schools was burned yesterday. It accommodated nearly 300 pupils.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-28

Louis "Gyp the BioodS and .Dago Frank" the four gunmen convicted with former police Lieutenant Charles Becker of the murder of Herman Ro- sehthal, have broken down under the stFain of waiting for the decision on their appeal.
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The Corporation of John H. Wood bury, face specialists, was summoned to police court in New York yester- day, to answer a charge of practicing medicine without a license.
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Rev. pr. William F. Berry, a we'll known temperance worker, was con victed at Portland, Maine, yesterday, of labelling George F. Haley. associate justice of the supreme court.
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Senator Maritime asked the senate yesterday to vote S10.00O te aid build ing a. monument to President Garfield at Long Branch, N. T., conditional on the raising of $10,00O by a memorial association.
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Alexander SVmailiyo, who was rem iered insane by being struck over the head with billiard cue ar Shelton, on the night of January 12 died at the hospital for the insane at Middle town yesterday.
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Purchase of the First and second Bull Run battlefields by the govern ment was proposed with an appropri- ation of S50,O00 by bill. introduced yesterday by Representative Carline of Virginia
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Clifford M. Caldwell, died. in the state prison at Wethersheld yesterday of general paresis. He was com mitted from New Haven May 1, 1908, under a sentence from 10 to 12 years for assault with intent to murder.
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The State of Rhode Island has never been so Financially embarrassed as it is at present. General Treasurer Walter A. Read declared in his an- nual report to the general assembly yesterday
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Charged With Serious Offense at Hartford, his victim being a white girl 14 years of age. Everett Brown, color ed, 34 years of age, was bound over to the criminal superior court yester- day, under bond of S5,000.
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A Fall of Only Six Feet resulted in he death of Mrs. Mary Wheeler of Hartford yesterday. She was on the Jack porch of her home hanging out lothes The line broke and caused laI to fall