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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
W F1O ONV No I 7 E
 INCUBATOR BABY?
Long Legal riaht Dismissed by United
 Statc3 Supreme Court

Washing or. Jan. 26.-The long legal fight for the possession of the St. Louis cxposition "incufetor baby was dismissed in the stfpreme court today because neither party to the suit had J\Ited tile record. Mrs Lottie Bleak ely Of Topeka. Kan, and Mrs James G. Farelay of Moline H.. were the 1iti- esr,s in q. coHtest which involves the tf@4 4iJt, cf the baby. now a growing fa.}, Cour,s Of Kansas and Illinois have worked U0 the case several years and the child had been awarded first to one contestant and then the other. Mrs. Biakely had her when the appeal was taken to the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
CONNECTS HAD AID
Evidence to Indicate 1t Unearthed at
 Investigation.
ON THE OUTSIDE

McAlester. okla ..Jan. 20.-That the three convicts whose dash for liberty from the state penitentiary here yes terday cos the lives of themselves, khree prison officials and former United States Judge John R. Thomas, had outside aid was indicated by evidence heard today by members of the board of prison control
 The revolver used by David Koontz, leader of the mutineers. was identified Rs having been sold recently by a local hardware dealer. The identify of the man who made the purchase has not been established It was also learned that a horse and wagon, without a driver, was standing at the prison gates when the men made their break
 Members of the board intimated to1 night that their inquiry so far failed to connect any 'trusty' with the planning or the execution of the at- tempted escape.
 Virtually normal conditions prevail cd at the penitentiary today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Steamship Arrivals.

Bergen. Jan. 1s.-Steamer Bergens- ford, New York.
 Cadiz, Jan. 1s.-Steamer Manuel Calvo, New York
 AlgierE- Jan. 1S.-SteameF Franconia. New York for Naples. etc
 GIasSsW, Jan, 20-StsaaRsr AiGsEAs.A Boston
 Gibraltar. Jan. eo-Steamer Adriatse, New York for Naples.
 Liverpool Jan, 2o-Skeamer Lusi- tania, New York,
 Bremen, Jan. 20.-Steamsr Grosser KuTfurst New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
COUPLE AsPHYxIATED
 BY ESCAPING FUMES.
peubIs Tragedy at Columbus oisoIoses
 Scandal

Columbus, O.. Jan. e0-Gas fumes escaping from a stove in the room which they occupied caused the death here some time last night of Albert Walters, a prominent business man of Norwood. Ohio, and of Mrs. Margaret Deckard of Columbus. Mrs. J. s. Greenwood. at whose home the pair was asphyxiated, declared to the cor oner she did not know of the presence eff Walters in her house until today, when she found the dead bodies in a bed in an upper room.
 Walters was vice president sf a Gin ciRRaG shoe last company. Mrs. Deck ard leaves two small children, in addi- ton to her husband who is a street car conductor. Walters also leaves a family.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
THREATEN AMERICAN.
Federal Treeps Assume Meaaeing At
 titude Toward Otto Winters.

Laredo, Texas, Jan. 26.-Mexiean federal troops encanped on the San Erique ranch near the border. have the American manager, and destroy the the property which formerly be- longed to the Madero family. accord ing to information received today by Consul Garret at NeuNe Laredo. MT Garret has urged the state department to make formal dem ands in behalf ef Winters
 Captain Miguel HaTren, one of the officers of General Mercado's com mand, who fed with others when Ojin- aga was evacuated, was arrested here today
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
HamLin to Succeed Williams.

Washington, Jan. 2o.-CharIes s. HamIin, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of customs, prob- ably will succeed John Skelton WEI Hams as assistant in charge ef finance. when ME. Williams takas the cath Of office as comptroller of the currency This was predicted today by friends ef Ar AaIRlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Auto Thieves Arrested.

New York, Jan. 20.-Two members of band charged with stealing au- tomobiles worth mare than S100,000 were arrested here today upon in formation furnished by Daniel Reilly, q prisoner in jail at Elizabeth, N, J. They gave their names as Chester Travis and John Chandler both ohauffeurs. The police said that they implicated a prosperous automobile dealer at Lakewood, N, T,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Ex- Senator cuIIom uerv Low

Washington. Jan. 2e-Weakened by the advance of age until his heart and his mental faculties as clear and alerr as ever, Shelby Moore Cullom, aged s4, former senator from Illinois, who has been constantly under the atten- ton Of medical advisers since be- fore Christmas, was in a critical con- dieton tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
SMALLPOX SPREADS
 AT NIAGARA FALLS
Churches Decide to Clese-Ledses and
 Theatres May FoII0w Suit.

Niagara Falls. N. T.. Jan, 20.-With 1ea eases of s1nalipsx ea the records of the health department of the city today, steps were taken et eiase all places where public meetings are held. The pastors of the Protestant churches took the initiative by announcing the closing of their churches and at meeting of the health board it was decided to ask all theatres. lodges and other places of public meeting to close voluntarily
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Boy Killed by Barn Door.

Danbury, Conn.,, Jan. 20.-The bedy of Harold Gustafson. the year old son of Mir. and Mrs. George F. Gustaf- son. who has been missing from his home since yesterday, was found to- day under a barn door which had fall en upon him. When the boy did not return to his home yesterday a wide spread search was begun and blood hounds were employed, but to nc avail
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
ON TRIAL FOR THE
 MURDER OF HIS WIFE
Mother of Victim Testifies to Troubles
 of the Couple.

Waterbury. Conn, Jan. 20.-The jury tn the case of Michael Rikteriatas, on trial for the murder of his wife on May 10 last, was completed at three o'clock this afternoon. It took four hours to complete the entire panel After the jury had been chosen the state went or with it's evidence,
 The principal witness of the after noon was Mrs. Mary Talbot, mother of the murdered woman. who testified tC the troubles Of the Rillterattas couple. The other testimony of the day was given by Medical Examiner Crane and the ponee officials as to the circumstances of the tragedy
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Aeeiian cemnanx,s Suit

New Iaven, Conn, Jan. 20.--UHuSu- al interest IS attached to the suit be gun before Judge Thomas in United Stats diS.-ict court here today by the Aeclian Company of Connecticut vs Wilcox and White c mPany ard John HVanamaher. Pa3cut infringe ments are alleged.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
New Haven Man Missiue.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 26-The pe- lice were asked tonight to search for Archibald Patterson. aged 56. of West Haven, who walked out Of the New Haven General hospital, where he was recovering from the effects of deep Eash in his throat, made with suicidal attempt several days ago. It is feared Patterson may have ended his life
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
striksrs EmpIoxed eunmen,

New York. Jan. 20-Ffmothy Ken edy, enc of the mail wagon chauffeurs now on trial in the Federal district court ea a charge of having censpired to eDstruet the United States mail. paid ~OSney'' Madden s20o for gum men, according to Thomas E. Peppard. sne of the witnesses examined today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Long Terms For White sIsvsrs.

New Haven, Con-, Jan. 2o--Chnrged with harboring female for immoral 7Irpos-s. .fudTe Sbumwssy in the su- perfor court late this afternoon sen fenced Gaetpa vileona t1 state prs an fer from six to fifteen years ant Frank Ferarra from one to ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Kansas City Gets Balloon Race.

New York, Jan. 29-This seasons in ternational balloon race for the James Gordon Bennett cup was awarded to- day by the contest committee of the Aero Club of America to the Kansas City Aero club. The race will be slarted October z.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Haitien Revolution Serious.

Washington, Jan. 2e-News of the reut of the Haitien government forces and the flight of the minister of war, caused state department officials to- night to conclude that the revolution raging in the southern part of the is land republic is far more serious than previous despatches have indicated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Move Against Tebacee Trust.

Dresden, Saxony, Jan. 20.-A search of the premises and archives of the leading German cigarette concern, which is affiliated with the American Tobacco company, has been in progress for two days under the charge of off, ciaIs armed with a search warrant. The proceedings apparently are con nected with movement against the invasion of Germany by trust.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Condensed TeIegrams
Archbishop Does Not Ban Tango.

Ancon, Italy, Jan. 20-Archbishop Ricci, while not prohibiting the tango, has recommended Catholics not to par = ticipate in dances which offend Christian sentiment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Bishop of Verona Prohibit. Tango.

Verona, Italy, Jan. 2o-Cardina1 Bartholomew Bacilieri, bishop of Yer ona, has issued pastoral letter strongly condemning and prohibiting the tango. He calls attention to the fact that the tango has already been prohibited by civil and military ad- thorities in Europe both Catholic and Prot estant.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
State Forester FiIley a Speaker.

Boston. Jan. 29-Cooperation be- tween states in fighting forest fires near the boundaries was discassed to- day at a conference attended by state foresters, fire warGens and other of ficials from the New England states. w. o. FiIley, Connecticut state forest CT, was one of the speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Well Yields tiot Watsr.

Girard kas-s Jan. 20--Girard,s mu- nicipal well is yielding water so hot that it cannot be used Pumps at the waterworks Were shut down today be- cause the heat had destroyed their hard rubber valves. No satisfactory explanation of the phenomenon has been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
PenfieId. Presented to societv.

Vienna, Jan. 2o-American Ambas- sador Frederick Courtland Penheld and Mrs. Penfield were formally pre- sented to the official society of Aus tIia- Hungary this evening, at what is known at the Austrian court as the "ReceiVmento."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Cassidy MsSreasr

Willimantic, Jan. 26 Word was received by telephone in this city Tuesday morning Of the death at Windsor Locks on Monday of Cas- Sidy McGregor. formerly of Williman- tic. The deceased also resided in Scot lane at one time, as a farmer. and moved to Windsor Locks about 15 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Declaring That They had informa- tion that wages would be cut, four hundred employees in the Toledo plant of the General Electric company struck yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Still searchino for Missino Schooner

Portland Me. Jan. 20.-The revenue cutter Androscoggin, which came into port last night to permit her com mander, Captain Hall. to confer with the owners of the missing five masted schooner Prescott Palmer. resumed her search for ths vessel today,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
ELoPERs CHARGED
 WITH MANS MURDER.
Worcester Woman Causes Arrest of
 UnfaithfuI Husband.

Erie, Pa, Jan. 20.-Charles D. Sweet and Miss Emma Laheur are in custody here upon the allegation of Edward T. Lafleur, divorced husband of the wom- an, whose body was found in the Blackstone river at Rockdale, Mass, on June 19. 1913. Mrs. Sweet lives in Austin street, Worcester, Mass, and alleges that her husband and Mrs. La fieur threw Laheur in the river and eloped. Five days prior to the finding of Lafleurs body, Mrs. Sweet alleges, Mrs. Lafieur had been granted a di- vorce by Judge John R. Ratigan in the superior court.
 Sweets arrest here followed a letter which he wrote to his wife requesting money. When he visited the general delivery of the postoffice he was ar rested, and Mrs. Laheur was taken into custody at a boarding house a few hours later.
 Both are being held pending word from Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Death of French Political Writer.

Paris Jan 20-Fkancis de Presense, an eminent political writer and who for a few months in 1880 secretary of the French embassy at Washington, died here today, aged 50 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Mrs. Vera StudIey and her four year old son, Rector Kenneth Studley, were found dead from asphyxiation at their home at Pawtucket, R. l., yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Collection of Art Treasures be- queathed to J. P Morgan by his fla thor, the late J. Pierpont Morgan, are
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Charles T. MensarslIa. the 9 year old pay clerk of a New York Contract ing company. who several weeks ago simulated the effects of an attack with the poison needle" after pSssing a payroll of s2,200 to his brother aIorris. was yesterday sentenced 10 the Elnairs
 Ieformatory v
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Steamers Renorted bv Ws.,i.,.

Sable Island. Ian zo.-Steanaer Neckar, Brrmen for New York, sir- nailed fes miles east of Sandy Hook as nogn. Reek P m. rhzssasx
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CabIed Paragraphs

James F. Fielder was yesterday in- augurated governor of New Jersey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Two Attempts Were Made yesterday to remove the convention of United Mine Workers of America, which open failed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Huerta To Feed Refugees.

San Antonio, Texas, Jan 2c-- George J. Head of Brownsville, Texas, arrived here today claiming to bear an offer by President Huerta to feed all Mexican refugees on American soil at Huerta governments expense. Head said he would submit the prop osition to General Bliss, commanding the southern department He said Huerta has authorized an initial ex- pendit11re of S1O0,OO0. Head is captain in tre Texas national guard
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Mrs. Constance 5enerowicz, 26 years old, Monday shot and killed John Hinze, a farmer, who had attempted to break into her house at Kenosha, Wis.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
charssd WitI, euyina Neminatian-

New York, Jan, 20-William WriIIett g former democratic representative fp congress from Queens county was placed on trial in the supreme court in Brooklyn today charged with having purchased his nomination for supreme court Justice in 1sI1 by giving dr promising some consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

To Present a s2oo,ooo statue to the city of Huntington, w. Va, as a tribute to the late Collis P. Huntington, found- CT of the city, is the decision of his widow, now Mrs. Henry B. Hunting ton,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

When his soldiers tumbled off the trains which brought them from Maria, Tex, General Mercado was still commander of his troops, but his au- thority was subordinate to that of the American officers. He worked direct Iy under BTigadier General Hugh l. Scott of the United States army and showed his gratitude for the treatment of himself and his men by promptly telling the Mexican soldiers to obey orders.
 Similar evidences of gratitude were shown by Generals Castro, Landa- Orpinal, Romero and Adana.
 Refugees Prepare a Meal.
 Soon after their arrival the refugees were spread over the reservation, mix ing beans with cl1ili and making tor tillas out of flour furnished by the American army. How long the Mext- cans are 10 be fed and sheltered and clothed by the United States is not 1x
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The First Day of the campaign to raise $3O,000 for the DanbuFy hospital resulted in $21, 800 being contributed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

A Resolution Protesting against the nliteracy test in the Burnett Immigra- ticn bill now before congress, was passed yesterday by the Rhode Island house of representatives,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Number of Saloons in New York state has decreased SIS since 1896 when the present excise law was pass ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

George R. Smith, aged so. committed suicide at his home in New Haven last night by hanging himself 10 a rafter. years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Lord Strathcona

London. Jan 21--Lord SErathcona and Mount Royal, Lign commissioner ior Canada, died at 1.55 o'clock this morning. Lord Suathcona died peace- fully in sleep. He had been virtually prconscious since half past four o'clock yesterday afternoon Lord Strathco- mas death was due to prostra ton, the result of severe attack of catarrh. lie had been aiIing, however, ever since the death of his wife on No- Vember 12 last, which proved a great h1n1. +n I,s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

w. R. Hearst denies that he intended purchasing the Montreal Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Mexico Faces a Coal Famine as a result of her internal struggle
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

| Two Bandits Early Yesterday rode | up to the State bank, at Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, forced the cashier into the
 vault at pistol point, rified it of coin
 and galloped out of town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

4 Bible is an Important Part of a fighting sailors equipment. a delega- ton of churchmen of all denomina- tions yesterday told the hoNse naval committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

One Hundred and Thirty Two ap- plicants for appointment as consular officers are under examination at the state department by the civil service commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tam many Hall, may be a witness in Dis trict Attorney Charles S. Whitman's s John Doe inquiry into allegations of state highway and canal contract graft.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Factory of the Medway, Mass, Box company was burned to the ground yesterday with a loss of $25,- 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Task of Securing greater securi- " for ships at sea and thei rpassen- gers was dealt with in thorough manner by the international confer ence of safety at sea at I.ondons whie h came to an end yesterday, When the delegates sent bN l4 nations signed a convention laying down rcsulations- Tor the future P s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Albert H. Atkins, in charge of the modelling department of the Rhode Island School of Design, has been awarded the commission for the Co., penhagen fountain, to be erected in Park sQuaRe, Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Consumer Has Gained Nothing from the placing of meat on the free list, according to speakers before the annual convention of the American Live Stock association.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

William A. Clark, former senate from Montana has been elected member of the board of trustees of tn Corcoran Art gallery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

The Haffsn Brewery, the largest in the Bronx, operated by the J. & M. Haffen Brewing Co.,, has been pur- chased by Col. Jacob Ruppert.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
OBITUARY.
Emil Lieblina.

Chicago, Jan. 20-Emil Liebling, con cert pianist, composer and lecturer, pied today at his home here. He was born in Pless, Germany, in 1851
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21

Francesca Zaraglia, Duke of Massa- TO q resident of New Orleans, wa: granted a divorce from the duchess yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-21
Fron Thursdsv IsJ.rd

'ou' iHuTsuay istanu comes word that Nme- Lillian Nordica. the opera .sinssr. who has been suffering from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

Rudgren. providing for a total elimi-
nation of permit fees, carried the other
would be unnecessary and in case II
didn't pass the reconsideration of the
action taken on the mayors resolu-
ton could be then taken.
The mayor explained that he pre-
scented the matter at yesterdays meet
ing because if the matter was TO be re-
considered at all, the resolution would
have to be offered at that time. The
vote to reconsider it was then unani-
nous.
The council is divided on the mat
ter OF eliminating all fees. When the
matter was first suggested a week ago
the vote was 10 and the motion To
reconsider the motion yesterday was
20 /.
The petition OF Gus 4. Anderson.
1881 Forty-second street, TO extend the
watermains TO his house in Edgewood
addition. from Fourteenth avenue was
referred TO the board of local improve
ments.
Edward Brien In a communication
stated that the sidewalk erected by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20
TAYLOR RIDGE

The Mccarthy Improvement com
pany of Davenport has leased part
of Mrs. FoX's pasture on which large
barn tent has been erected. AS soon
as the roads dry up the company will
build concrete roadway 10 feet wide,
beginning at Taylor Ridge at the most
eastern part of EdSinFton township.
and extending one mile west All nee
essary machinery has arrived and a
crew of about fifty men will soon be-
gin work. The road to he improved
Is by many considered the worst in
the county.
Evening services were held at the
81 f. church Sunday. conducted BY
Rev G. IL. Thospe.
Miss Bertha Martens visited We'd
nesday with Anna Hm:ermeister. Miss
Martens has just returned from an
extended visit with relatives in Avon
lea, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

too. You'll have to do all that If you
want TO be consistent in your legisla'
ton here. And II you do all that, you
will rob the city of some $4,000 rev
enue per year"
Two weeks ago it will be recalled
that the mayor had offered a resolu'
ton which would exempt churches
and charitable institutions from pay
ment OF building permit fees. week
ago when II came up TO be voted upon
Il carried by a three 10 two vote ana
then later at that same meeting Com
missioner Rudgren offered a resolu-
ton that the city attorney be author
lied TO draw up an amendment 10
building ordinances, which amend
ment would eliminate the payment OF
all building permit fees.
Wants Action Reeonsidered.
Yesterday afternoon Mayor Schri-
yer offered a resolution that the coun-
ell reconsider the action IL took on
eliminating churches and charitable
institutions from paying permits. Com
missioner Hart objected to II. stating
hat II the resolution OF Commissioner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

Rock Island passengers of the week
included Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bahring-
er, Mrs. NJ Plunket,, Mrs. Charles
Dunlap, Mary Seitz. Mrs. Alfred Ell
lioct ard James Mohitt
Mrs. Samuel Fox Of Rock Island was
a business caller here Friday.
Mrs. Clayton and son of Rock Is
land are visiting at the home of c.
Mccullough.
Charles Sellers of Rock Island was
business caller here Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. Il
church held the monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. Angus: Hartman
Thursday Afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Diesron's mother has
been visiting in the village
Mrs. Antony krahf Of Rock Island
visited last week at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bestian.
The Maud Stevens Concert company
of Chicago. under the auspices Of the
Ladies Aid society. gave a splan1id
program at the Methodist Episcopal
church Monday evening. The COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

pany consisted Of Miss Maud SteyenN
an impersonatcr of boys and giris'
Miss Edith Welch. vtolinist and MES
Charlotte Chamberlin. a whistler anO
bird warbler. In spite of he ram!
weather and bad roads. a fair crown
assembled
Joe Heath. who has been visiIus
for scme time with relatives ID ~
oria. returned home Thursday.
Mrs. Henry jackson and son Ea
gene of Sherrard visited Saturday anu
Sunday at the home Of James Miller
Gotlieb Blassr returned from Can
ada last week. where he has been woiN
ing during the harves: season. NJ
Blaser states that, owing 10 the droH.h'
only half Of crop of grain WI "
promised.
Albert Hin;ermeister of GrangeViii1
Idaho. arrived here Sunday aI'er o.
extended visit in Huron. 5. ID.
Hiss Edna Hartman is quite I'll.
All the news all the nme-pT
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

the city during the past summer in
front of his property at Seventeenth
avenue and Twenty-eighth street. was
six inches high at the east end and
that il would have to be relaid when
the pavement was installed in the
street. The city engineer was author
lied to investigate and report at the
next meeting.
The weekly payroll of s274.15. semi
monthly salary claims of $3.34S6S.
miscellaneous claims of s4.756.S6 and
claims out of the waterworks fund OF
S1,63S.2S. were allowed