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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
ROOSEVELT VIGOROUSLY
 DEFENDS @. w. PERKINS
Declares He Has Been the Most Use fuI Member of Progressive Party.

New York, June 24-Upon his ar rival here tonight on the Imperator, Theodore Roosevelt vigorously de- tended George W. Perkins. chairman of the progressive national executive committed whose resignation as chair man was demanded recently by Amos Pinchot, who declared that MT. Per l1ins' affiliation with certain big bus mess interests made him unfit to hold his position
 The colonel reiterated that he wopld not be a candidate for governor Of New York this fall.
 When he boarded the Imperator the colonel had a slight touch of fever. Forty eight hours later he had another attack which was more severe The last time he had fever of 105, he said, ASd was forced to remain in his rooms
 The colonel said he would speak at Pittsburgh, June 30. '1 had to have my throat examined In London, be- cause the after effects of the fever I contracted in Brazil left its mark in my throat" he said This effect will shall not be able to speak ip the open air and make continuous speaking trips. However, I shall be able to deliver certain number of speeches indoors.
 'Mr. Perkins" declared the colonel, ''has been, on the whole. the most useful member of the progressive par ty. No, man has served with greater zeal and disinterestedness. He has striven in absolutely good faith for the principles of the party. both as regards corporations and business generally and as regards the group of questions dealing with the welfare of the wage earner and his economic and social advance. As for reading him out of the party, when that is done, they will have to read me out, too"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Lightning and Wind Cause Seven Deaths in Minnesota
 and Wisconsin Scores Injured
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS DAMAGE TO CROPS
Heavy Damage Buildings Reported and Tele phone Communication Between Many Cities Cut Off, Feared that Large Loss of Life Will be Revealed When Extent of Storm is Known.

Chicago, June 23-Seyen deaths, scores of injured, crop damage amount ing to thousands of dollars and heavy damage to buildings were caused in an electrical storm that swept Mfnne- jsota and Wisconsin from the north west today.
 Communication between many cities was cut off owing to the prostration of telegraph and telephone wires. It was feared tonight that a still larger loss of life would be revealed when the full extent of the storm is known.
 In Minneapolis, Miss Loretta Grams Margaret Kelly and Louis Grams were drowned when the wind over- turned their canoe. Esther Munson was killed when her home collapsed Two deaths were reported at Wausau Wis, when a barn in which a coun- try wedding was being celebrated was demolished. Another death was re- ported from Ciarlake, Wis.
 The storm struck Wefertown. s. D.; with it's full force late last night and demolished 300 buildings composing sixteen city blocks. Scores of persons were reported seriously injured.
 St. Paul, Minn., June 24.-Four kill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
IMPORTANT RULING
 ON CONFIRMATION LAW
Court Will Direct as to Errors of Law,
 Not Errors of Fact.

Hartford. Conn, June A.-Judge Bennett of the superior court today made an important ruling in respect to the new workmen's compensation law, holding that in cases of appeal from the commissioners, the court will direct as to errors of law and not er- TOTS of fact The case in question was that of an appeal of an indemnity company from the decision of Com missioner George B. Chandler. On January 20. J. J. Powers was killed in an elevator accident in a local ho- tel. Tho indemnity company had as- stunned the liability previously. MT. Chandler allowed S week for 31z weeks to the mother of Powers, who was dependent upon him, partially. for a living
 After making his ruling. the judge expressed a willingness to hear the testimony in relation to the appeal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

ed in and near Minneapolis, two fla tally and a score more seriously in- jured at Watertown, s D., property damage estimated at more thar one million dollars with an almost com plete prostration of telegraph and tel ephone communication, for a numbef of hours, was the reported havoc today of last nights wind and raid storm which swept over North Dakota, South Dakota. Minnesota and Wisconsin
 Apparently the storm struck with greatest severity at Watertown, where it cut through section of the city for sixteen blocks with a cyclonfc force. Between 25e and 300 buildings were demolished. Mrs Carl Backlund and baby and Miss Marie E. Cleve were caught in the wreckage of their homes and possibly fatally injured.
 In Minneapolis Esther Munson. IT years old. was killed when her home collapsed.
 Louis Grams and Margaret Kelly were drowned when their canoe was blown over in Lake Harriet Miss Loretta Grams of Jordan, Minn., also was caught in canoe which was swamped in Lake Harriet and drown ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
PREPARING TO TURN OVER
 BATTLEsHIPs TO GREECE
Sale Price Believed to se In Neishbor'
 hood of S11,750,o0o.

Washington, June 23-Navy officials were busy today preparing to turn over the battleships Idaho and Missis- sippi to the Greek government. Final action on the naval appropriation bill which includes authority for sale of ships, will be taken in a day or two and as soon as the president has sign ed the measure the department will bo ready to order the transfer
 It is left to the president and the sale price, the intention being to fix this at the actual cost of construction and equipment. This involves a rather complex calculation, but it is believed that $11,775o,00o will be about the figure.
 With the vessels will go most of the supplies now aboard and a full store of coal to carry them to their destina- dons.
 According to the tentative plan of transfer, the Idaho which is now at Gibraltar will be sent northward to Gravesend, England, where she will be met by the battleship Alabama, now in reserve at the Philadelphia navy yard, which will take off her personnel, in- cluding the Annapolis midshipmen now on their summer cruise. The Ida ho will be manned by Q Greek naval crew.
 The Mississippi, now at Pensacola, will be sent to a northern navy yard probably Boston, to be stripped of the aeronautic appliances that cucumber her deck and superstructure. Her personnel will be transferred to the North Carolina, now in reserve at Bos- ton and Greek sailors will be on hand to take her across the Atlantic.
 The possibility of an actual outbreak of hostilities between Greece and Fur key is being considered in connection with the arrangements for the sale of the ships. In the event of actual war and a proper declaration by either party or both, the sale could not be consummated or the ships delivered without a violation of neutrality.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
WEATHER PROPHET LAMONT
 KILLED BY AIR LINE TRAIN
Became Confused While Crossing
 Tracks Near MiddIetown.

Middletown. Conn. June 24-Richard Lamont, who vied with Uncle Horace'' Johnson in predicting the weather. was killed tonight by an Air Line train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad near his home in the Staddle Hill district. He ap- parently became confused while cross ing the tracks. The train stopped, and brought him to this city, his death oc- curing on the train.
 MT. Lamont was S1 years old and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was farmer by occupation. Of late years he achieved notoriety through the local press by making weather pre- dictions. He "poked fun at the pre- dictions made by Horace Johnson, the Middle Haddam seer: and his predfc- tions were usually contrary to those of MT. Johnson's
 He leaves a daughter residing in Meriden-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
steamship Arrivals.

Fishguard, June A-Steamer Caro- mia, Boston for Liverpool.
 Queenstown, June 24.-Steamer Ara bic, Boston for Liverpool
 New York, June 24.-Steamer Caser- ta, Naples.
 Lbau, June 16.-Steamer Russia, New York.
 Palermo, June 17.-Steamer Patris, New York for Piraeus.
 London, June 24.-Steamer Ausonia, Montreal
 Plymouth, June 24.-Steamer Cfeve- land, Boston for Hamburg.
 Hapre, June 24.-Steamer La Prov enee, New York.
 Rotterdam, June 2s.-Steamer Kursk New York for Libau.
 Liverpool, June 24.-Steamer victo- rian. Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
zaCatecas Falls
 to Villas Troops
coNsTiTUTioNALlsT LOSS
 SAID TO BE HEAVY
FEDS LOSS NOT GIVEN
Two of Villas Generals Are Reported weundsd-Many Fsderais Wsrs Cap tured and Large Quantity of Ammu nition-

Elpaso, Texas, June 24-zacatecas, an importaant city of Central Mexi- co, fell into the hands of the consd- tutionalists at sundown yesterday. &C., General Villas officials here. Two of Villas generals were wounded.
 The. constitutionalist losses were heavy according to an official des- patch. No mention was made of the federal killed but it was said many prisoners were captured with a large quantity of arms and ammunition.
 Villa Lacked Artillery.
 It was believed Villas lack of effect i've artillery ammunition had made it necessary to rush the federal positions with infantry. taking the city by a sudden attack. which, according to the representatives, resulted in the cap ture of a large portion of the garrison and it's munitions.
 Up to @ late hour only one official and no press messages had arrived from the front.
 Celebration at Juarez.
 The border town of Juarez at once plunged itself in a celebration. The telegram announcing the victory was received by Colonel Ornela, the Juarez commander, and by Lazaro de la Gar ga, Villas agent here. It was signed by General Orestes Pereyra, command CT at Torreon. The message follows:
 T have the honor to communicate to you that yesterday at 6 D. m. the mil portant city of Zacatecas was captured by the division of the north. We took many prisoners and captured large quintity of ammunition and arms, There were large losses on our side.
 General Tridad Rodriguez was seri- ously wounded and General Maclovio Herrera was slightly wounded"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
GOLFER ~cussED- PRESIDENT
 OF THE UNITED STATES
Covered with Confusion When He Found Out Whom He Had Berated.

Washington, June 24.-The story of how President Wilson. goldng on 1s- cal green. sent ball whizzing near another golfers head. and how the other fellow roundly "cussed". the pres ident of the United States and then. in the chagrfn and confusion, made profuse apologies, had a sequel today when President Wilson and the other golfer exchanged letters, one an at- ject apology and the other an ac- acknowledgement coupled with a frm declaration from the president that he was within bis rights under the rules of the game.
 Managers of the club were expect ing to take some action against the -cussing" member when he wrote his apology
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
AIRSHIP ALSO PROVES
 TO BE GOOD WArERsHIP
Hydroplanes Have Been Fitted to Hull
 of Flying Boat America.

Hammendsport, N. Y, June 24- Lieutenant Porte. accompanied by George Hailett, James Lamont and George, Robinson, flew about fifteen miles tonight in the Redman Wana- maker transatlantic flying boat America. During the day auxiliary hydroPianes were fitted to the hull just aft of the step and these proved of material vaIue in helping the ma chine te rise quickly from the water.
 Following the flight, Sumner Russ Hollander, and Will Cash, personal representatives of Mir. WaAamaker, joined Lieutenant Porte and Haliett, Lament and Robinson in the machine and went for short trip. Ne att tempt was made to rise from the wa ter on their spin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
WHERE DECLARATION OF
 INDEPENDENCE WAS READ.
Excavations Being Made to Loests
 Observatory in PhiIadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 24-Excava- ton was started today in historical Independence square in an effffort to locate the foundations of and obser- vatory tower from which 1t is said the Declaration of Independence was pub hcly promulgated and the former ex- istence of which had not been sen- orally known. The digging Is being done fifty-five feet south of the east wing of Independence hall It is at this point. according to the data fur. nished by Wilfred Jordan. curator of the hall. that the old observatory was located.
 It is generally believed that tne Declaration of Independence was read from the steps of Independence hal, but Mir. Jordan declares that records in his possession show that John Dixoa read the proclamation from the ball. cony of the observatory on July and not on July {.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
$2sooo, 900 TO COLOMBIA
 IS RELATED BLAckMAIL
If Proposed Treaty is Right. United States Should Abandon Panama Zone, Says Roosevelt

New York. June .24.-In4 lengthy statement issued by Colonel Roosevelt upon his arrival tonight on the mper- ator, the former president declared that payment of S25. .000, 600 to Colombia for having secured the right to build the canal, as provided for in the pending treaty, would be the payment of be- lated blackmail. He said if the pro- posed treaty is right. the presence of the United States in Panama is wrong and Panama should therefore be re- stored to Colembia and the United States should abandon the zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
LRToNss CHALLENGER IS
 BEING sLoOP BEGGED
Whether Change Will Be Permanent
 Depends Upon Result of Tests.

Southampton, England, June 24.-Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock ", cha1- lenger for the Americas cup, is being sloop rigged again, but retains the longer~bowsprit and will have a big ger single headsail than before. Whether this change will be perma- nent depends upon the result of fur ther tests of the challenger with the older Shamrock.
 Before the re-rigging was begun Shamrock " had another trial with Shamrock III in a strong wind and q lively sea- The race, however, was abandoned after twelve miles had been covered in order to avoid risks of ac- oident to the challenser's gear. Sham rock " was leading~at the time and her gear had stood the severe test we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
MRS. JESUP LEFT MILLIONS
 TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS American Museum of Natural History the Greatest Beneficiary - Gets S5,ooo, 900.

New York, June 24.-By the win of Mrs. Morris K. Jesup. as filed today, millions of dollars are left to public and ecclesiastical institutions and to Mrs. Jesup's relatives
 The American Museum of Natural History receives s5.eoO. 900 for research work: the Syrian Protestant college versity, $500 900; Union Theological seminary, ss00, 900 and the Young Mems Christian association. Sz5o, 900.
 The American Sunday School union and the New York City Mission and Tract society each receive s15o o.ooo: Sioo. .o0o; tho board of home missions of the Presbyterian church, S15o, 900. Tho sane sums respectively, 90 to the foBeigp missions board of that church, the Women's hospital and Williams college,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
SHERfFFs MUST SERVE
 WARRANTS ON GUARDSMEN
Attorney Genera Light Hands Down Decision at Request of Adj. Gen. Cole,

Hartford, Conn, June 24.-Attorney General John H. Light today handed down an opinion at the request of Adjutant General George M. Cole of the Connecticut National Guard, in which he holds that sheriffs must serve warrants on soldiers for neglect of duty. MT. Cole complained that sheriffs failed to serve warrants on militiamen for neglect of duty. all lowing the papers to expire on the sixty day limitation.
 The attorney general says that if the sheriffs do not serve the warrants within the sixty day Jimit, they are liable for the full amount of the fines and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Investiaation,I ef Nieaearaau.n Treaty

investigation ef Nieaearasuan Treaty.
 Washington. June s4.-Investigatiou into the negotiaations of the proposed treaty with Nicaragua will begin on Monday eeEore the Senate Foreign Relations committee, with the testi- uaony of Severc Mallef -Prevot of New York, said to have drawn contracts between hana1ers and the Nicaraguan govsdnmsnt by which tfe bankers Tafued con&rci of various interests in the republic. The hearings will not be Dub7fc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Bill to Prevent Tipping.

Washington, June 24+Tips to port CTS and walters on trains and steam boats in interstate commerce would be prohibited by bill introduced today by Senator Works. At the same time, it would make it unlawful for an em- ployer to pay such low wages that tips were necessary for the proper compen- sstien of the employe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
0seiired te Authorize Sale ef Pope Co.

osefined te Authorize Sale of Pope Co. &npcrdor court today Judge William L. Bennett declined to authorize the sale of the Pope Manufacturing conn pa7y, now in the hands of a receiver, Tor the sum 0f a, ,s00,060. Ths plan submitted to ths court provided for el00,000 in cash and tl1e balance in five year notes. Judge Bennett said Con- necticut courts had never allowed it's receivers to indulge in financial spec uiatfon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Westinshouse pireeters Reelected.

New York, June e4-Directors of the Westinghouse Electric and Man ufactnring company, meeting in New York today, discussed the strike con- ditiOns at East Pittsburgh and voted to approve the position taken by the officers in the situation. The Hres- ent officers were reelected for the en- suing year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Aerial Guard of Honor,

Vienna, June 24-An escort of twen- ty aeroplanes flying mourning flags and manned by aviators from several nations, formed a flying guard of hon. or at the burial today of the nine Aus trian officers and men killed in the air catastrophe few miles from vfen- na on Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Paris Letter Carriers on Strike.

Farts Letter Carriers on Strike
 Paris, June 24.-Six hundred letter carriers of Paris had today barricad- ed themselves within the central post office of which they took possession last evening when they went on strike and force of 800 policemen was placed in position around the building by the authorities, who were consid- ering whether or not to storm the place and forcibly expel the strikers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

$e0o,000 Fire Loss at Manchester, N. Fl.
 Manchester, N. H., June 24-Loss estimated at $S00,o00 had been caused up to a. m. today by a fire which destroyed the hve-story brick building of the John B. Varick Company, hard ware, jewe1ry and photographic sup ply dealers. on Elm street, and three story brick annex, and had spread to an annex of R. G. Sullivans cigar factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Suit for Loss of spoonfui of Brain,

Mtneoia, l.. l., June 24.-For the al- legged loss of a spoonful of brains, Irv- ing Ramsey, chauffeur. began suit in superior court today for $50, 900 dam age against Emanuel J. Well. of New York city and Long Island. Ramsey's counsel contends that the brains were removed after the chauffeur's skull was fractured by the explosion of a gasoline tank he was repairing at the defendants country home. Since the accident, the plaintiff ayers he has been mentally impaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Male Hunger Striker Die.

result of a hunger strike. started Is days ago, L. B. Matthews. under sen- tence of ten years in the penitentiary, died in his cell at the county jail here today. Matthews was convicted pf cruelly mistreating young soh n Benton county.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
stats Drussists ]. sessien,

New HR.xeH, GsHH., June a4=About two hundred members were present at the oPening at Morris Cove today of the annual two days convention of the CeHneeticut Pharmaceutical asse- ciation. Election of officers will take n1ace tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
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Greek Reservee ReeaIIed.

Malta, June 2l-The Greek consul here today issued notification to Greek naval reservists resident or em- ployed in Malta that the Greek gov ernment had ordered five classes of the restrves to retur to Greece by Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
BattIeship.' Sale Delights Greece.

Athens, June 24-Great satisfaction was expressed in political circles here today over the news that the United States congress had authorized the sale of the American battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. The acqui- sition of the two war vessels will, it Is declared, assure the balance of na- val power between Greece and Tur- key and thus prove a factor in main tainfng peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Production of Lumber ia United States.
 Washington, June 24-Approximate- ly 45 billion feet of lumber of all kinds is annually produced in the United Estates, according to the forestry ser vice today. Of this amount nearly 25 billion feed, board measure are farth- CT ManNfaotpFea
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Military Aviator Killed.

Sohwerin, Germany, June 24.-An- other aviation fatality occurred in the German army flying corps today when Lieutenant Kobe was killed by the overturning of the aeroplane he was piloting during a too abrupt land- ing. Captain Ruff. his passenger, sus- tained a broken leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Warrant Issued for Arrest of ry Cobb

Wetreit, Mich, June 34-A warrant was issued today for the arrest of Ty- rus Cibh, baseball player on a charge Of disturbing the peace. The complaint was made by William L. Carpenter, a meat dealer, with whem Cobb had an altercatien Saturday night Cobb was in Rattle Greek today attending the Southern Michigan League flag raising ceremspies and no effort will be made to serve the warrant until he returns.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

MiIford.=Pians for the 275th anni- versary celebration are going steadily on, and much interest has been shown
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
President to Receive suffrasette..

FTesiueut to hecofVe 0uHTd0oeHess
 Washington, Juhe 24-President Wilson today agreed to receive on Juno 30 deputation of 700 woman suffragfsts representing the organized club women of the country, headed by Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley. They will press for his support to the suffrage constitutional amendment
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
Condensed TeIesranls

Charles Shaw of Woodbury was giv- en four years in state prison for bisa- my.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

The centennial anniversary of the incorporation of South Berwick. Me- was celebrated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

The Massachusetts institute of Tech ics, for next fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25
2sth Wedding AnnIvsssary of Presi-
 dent and Mrs. Wilson.

Washington, June sx-roday is the 2sth wedding snrfvsrsary of tho Pres ideat and Mrs, Wilson and the second .anniversary of the dny at ths Whits Hauss. Nc formal observance of the day was planned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

R. 1. Repubiieas etats chairran Re-
 signs, Frovidenea, R, l. June a4-Char1es 4. Wilson today resigned the chair maHship of the republican state central cemmittee which he has held since the death of General Charles R. Brayton-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

The annaui convention of the South Carolina Cotton Manufaeturers' Associ- ation will be held at Chick Springs on July L
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Filipino Mess Boy New ia Vera Cruz.
 Vera Cruz. Mexico. June 24-Gre- sario Alcarez, the Filipino mess boy Of the battleship Florida, who wan dered out of the lines on May and was arrested by the federal troops, returned here today under the escort of Adolke Magnon of the Brazilian Ie- gation in Mexico City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Col. MaedsnaId's Condition Critical.
 New Haven. Cenn-. June sl5rhe condition of Gel. Theodore H- Mao donald, who has been i'll for many months, vas rePestsd tedav oD cgtk- teal -l--.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

An earthquake in AIasks, lasted 50 seconds and was accompanied by a rumble like thunder.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Frederick A. Mccormick was found dead, impaled on a picket fence in the rear of hotel in Rochester.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Sir Edward French arrived at San Francisco on his way from the Orient. He is returning to England by way of Canada
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Capt. J. w. Haas, who was arrested in mistake for J. Wilkes Booth, slay- CT of President Lincoln, died at Shamo- kin, Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

New York, Banker Dies in Alps.
 MsatAae, Trance, J}lne 94-Isidor ef pneuna0fia last night at Sochel, a town in the maritime Alps. near Nice
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-25

Joseph kanss, of The Bronx, a brick layer who had been out of work some time. committed suicide by inhaling gas.