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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Charge O'Shaughnessy Joins Other Members o
 Diplomatic Corps in Attending Function
HOSTILE EDITOR TO BE SENT FROM COUNTRY
Huerta to Provide Mission Abroad Journalist Who Has Been Making Radical Criticisms of United States-A Neutral Zone Torreon Assued-Britsh Representa- tives Make Quest For British Subject Held bv Villa.

Mexico City, Feb. 1s.-Genera1 Vic toriano Huerta today celebrated the anniversary of his accession to the presidency with 8 review of the gar rison and the formal decoration of the regimental colors of the Twenty ninth the organization which under com 1nand of General Blanquet, placed Ma dero under arrest. The president con- ferred decorations on several officers for distinguished service
 Charge O'Shaughnessy Present.
 The ceremony was attended by the American charge daffaires and the other members of the diplomatic corps. The troops numbered $500 and in cluded a regiment of Lancers recent Iy created, Which branch of the service it is said is the intention of the pres ident to enlarge.
 El Imparcial in an editorial today, referred to the events of the first year of General Huerta's administration, be- slowing upon him high praise for his efforts to restore peace.
 Salvador Diaz Miron, editor of El Imparcial, against whose anti-Aneri- can editorials Charge O'Shaughnessy has protested, is to be sent out of the country, according to President Huer- ia, who has assured MT. O'Shaughnessy abroad.
 Although General Felix Diaz has sent word to friends hero that he has no intention of participating in the rebellion, there are some who profess to have information that he intends to join the constitutiona1ists.
 tIuerta Does Not Expect Battle at
 Torreon.
 The agreement between General Huerta and General Villa for the main tenance of & neutral zone at Torreon is not so vital to foreigners as it would have been a few months ago, because there are now left in Torreon not more than a dozen Americans and only a few more Spaniards. General Huerta, although agreeing to the plan, smiles when 1t is mentioned, as he professes to believe there will be no battle at Torreon- Ee appears con- fdent that his forces will be able to check the rebels outside the city and probably drive them back. General Veiasco, the federal commander at ToTeon. has strongly fortified the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
FOR ASSAULT ON
 BROTHERS WIFE. Waliinsford Man Goes to Jail in De- fault of S2,o00 Bends.

WaIlingford, Conn, Feb. 19.-Proba- ble cause was found in the case of James Allen Russell of New Haven, charged with feloniOus assault upon his brothers wife, Mrs. Nelson s. Rus sell, of Wallingford. after a hearing in the borough court late today, and Russell was bound over to the superior court for trial. In default of $2,000 bonds he went to jail. The allegation, which involves an attempted assault as well as the felonious assault, is that Russell attacked his sister-in-law last Sunday during her husbands ab- sence.
 On her husbands return she told him of the occurrence. but later when Nelson Russell attempted to bring about the arrest of his brother Mrs. Russell denied the assault and de clined to give the officers any informa- ton. Subsequently,, on last Monday night, she committed suicide by taking poison. Allen Russell was arrested in New Haven Tuesday and later was brought back here for arraignment. He denies the charges.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
EMOTIONAL INSANITY
 TO BE PLEA OF ELLIS.
Wealthy Leather Merchant to Be Tried
 for Wife Murder.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-william Cheney Ellis, Cincinnati leather merchant, who shot and stabbed his wife to death in a hotel here last October, will be placed on trial tomorrow. Ellis stated that he had been ruined financially since the tragedy. He will plead emotional insanity. according to his counsel. Ellis declaration 10 the coroner's jury that the killing was U ~ result of a suicide pact was disregard ed.
 "A receiver took charge of my busi- ness in Cincinnati when I was locked up" said Ellis. q am told that my creditors will receive fifty cents on the dollar, but when I left there were three dollars in assets for every dollar of liability. I have been building up that uSineSs since I was boy of IA. My bTother-in-law, Philip Fosdick. has never written me line None of my wife's relatives has paid any attention to me. My two children are with my wifes mother in Cincinnati and I have never heard from them. 1 go to trial without d word of enCouraS cement from my relatives, but I have no doubt I will be acquitted. Then l will take my children and somewhere will start life anew
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
CLAIM PRESENTED
 BY NEW HAMPSHIRE
Wants Voice in Arrangements for Fu-
 ture of B. 6 Nj. R. R.


 ture of B. 6 Nj. R. R.
 Washington, Feb. 1o.-New light was thrown upon the complexities of the task of separating the Boston & Maine railroad from the New Haven system at the department of justice today when Representative Stevens of New Hampshire and Chairman E. G. Niles of that states public service commission told officials how Boston and Maine affairs are interwoven with the laws of that state and how the people are interested in everything which concerns that road.
 Although no appointments have been made for the appearance of represen- tadVeS of other states at the depart ment, 1t is possible that before the terms Of the separation agreement afe ratified the whole of New England will have participated in the negotia- tions.
 At the conference today the depart ment was represented by T. W. Greg ory and Jesse c. Adkins, the attorneys in charge of the case. New Hampshire they were told, is almost as much in terested in the Boston and Maine as is Massachusetts and in the years that the Boston and Maine has oper- ated in that part of New England, New Hampshire has enacted many laws which may have an effect upon the proposed agreement. Mir Niles was invited to visit the department in order to lend what aid he could in soIy- ing the New Hampshire phase of the problem
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
NEUTRAL ZONE ASSURED.
General Villa Agreed to Plan Pro-
 posed at Torreon.

Washington, Feb 19-Establishmen Of 8. neutral zone in which non-com- hatants of Torreon and vicinity may find safety when the federals and con- etitutionalistS clash in the next great battle of the Mexican revolution was assured today when General Villa agreed to the plan. General Huerta already had been approached on the subject through the American embassy at Mexico City and he readily as scented, with the stipulation that bind ing assurances that the zone would be respected be obtained from consti- tutionalists.
 This idea originated with the state department as the result of express sions of apprehension from several foreign embassies and legations here for the safety of their citizens
 General Hugh L. Scott, at Fort Bliss,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
WOMAN ON TRIAL FOR
 POISONING HUSBAND,
Family Physician Tessifies That Dead Man Was Poisoned.

Little Valley, N. Y. Feb. 1s.-The trial or Mrs. Cynthia Buffum on the charge of murdering her husband, Will lis Buffunn, by mixing poison with his food, was continued before Justice Charles H. Brown and jury in county court here today.
 Dr. N. L. Hillsman, the Buffum fam fly phy sician. was the principal wit ness today. After a 1000 word hpyo- rhetical question had been amended. George w. Cole. special prosecuting attorney, succeeding in placing in evil denee pr. Hillsman'S answer that "it is my conviction that Willis Buffum died from poisoning"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Steamer. Rsparted by Wireless.

Queenstown, Feb. 1s.-Steamer Me gantic, New York for Queenstown and Liverpool, signalled 537 miles west at 1.6o a. m. Due Queenstown 11.S0 D. m. Friday.
 Cape Race. Feb 1s.-Steamer- An coma, Naples for New York, signaIled 1,150 miles east of Sandy Hook at 6.25 a. m. Dock S.30 a. m. Sunday.
 Steamer Georgian, Liverpool for Boston, signalled $50 miles south at S.3o a. m,
 SteSlner Toronte. Hul! Tor Boston and New York. signalIed 2S0 miles Sauth at s.55 a. m
 Steamer Fslrst Bismarck, Hamburg for Boston, sigRalled ss6 miles east at 5.S6 a. m,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
FINAL WARNING TO
 DELINQUENT BANKS.
Must Enter Reserve System by Mon
 day or Liquidate.

Washington, Feb. 19.-F'inal warning was sent tonight to the ITO national banks which have failed to signify their intention to enter the new fed eral banking system that application for membership must be made by Feb 9 or the banks must prepare to go into liquidation within ten months Tho reserve bank organization com mittee at the same time took steps to learn from the attorney general of every state whether state banks under their laws can subscribe to stock in tho reserve banks, an action which is essential to membership in the new federal system.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
CASTILLO AT FORT BLISS.
HIan1es His Followers for Cumbrs
 Tunnel Tragedy.

Fl Paso. Tex, Feb. 1s.-Maxime Castillo, the alleged bandit, was brought here and inteFned at Fort Bliss late today. He was placed in cell next to that of his former friend, General Jose Ynes Salazar
 Castillo said he was guiltIess of the Cumbre tunnel tragedy and declared he w&& the Zapata representative in the north. He said that 50 of his ad- herents deserted him some time ago and that they might have been reSpon- sible for the disaster.
 The three men and two women cap tured with him were placed in the prison camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

was charged to lay the matter before General Villa and he preached the subject yesterday in a personal talk on the international border, which was followed up by 8 formal agreement today. Incidentally it is understood that General Scott had been instru- mental in influencing General Villa to adopt civilized methods of warfare and in advising him as to the proper meth cd of treating prisoners of war and non combatants within the one of mill itary operations. The rekel leader Is said to have shown himself very amen able to suggestions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
PRESIDENT WILSON
 WELCOMES PYTHIANS
Secretary Bryan Pays High Tribute to
 Purposes of Order.

Washington, Feb. 19.-welcomed by President Wilson and praised by Sec fetary Bryan as one of the greatest influences operating in the world to hasten the coming of the universal brotherhood" the supreme council Knights of Pythias. began it's annual convention here today with delegates attending from every state and prov lnce of the North American continent. Celebration of the orders golden 1u- bilee marked the opening sessions and In the convention hall here and in nearly 5000 lodge rooms scattered throughout the United States and Canada, commemorative services were held tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
French Elaa in the Pacific

Paris. Feb. 1s.-The ministerial eem-
 mission representing the various states, which has under consideration the requirements of the French mer- chant marine and the utilization of the Panama canal, met today. Secretary Ajam said that the principal thing p94s7Is4uI sBM 9aueIH J! uIeaI ol se-A in practical way in floating the French flag in the Pacific,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
A uniaus S,uindIe

Washington. Feb. 19-Robert An drew Hamilton aged g. who says he IS a civil engineer, employed bv the Canadian Pacific railway. was arrested here today by pesloIfice inspectors on .I cIIarSe CT having used the malls with iateni to detrauG They charged him Wltn connection With project which mailed circulars to mayors of 1O1 cities soliciting contributions io d S5OO40 fund to buy d home for Colonel George N. Goethals,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Probe of Wheat
 and Flour Prices
AN INVESTIGATION BY CONGRESS
 PROPOSED
DUE TO MANIPULATION
Declaration in Resolution of Minne- seta RepresentatiVe-Few Operators Have Absolute Control of Prices.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Congressional inquiry into the organization and op- erations of the Chicago and Duluth boards of trade and the Minneapolis chamber of commerce to determine their influence over wheat and flour prices in the country, was proposed in a resolution introduced today by Rep resent&tive Manahan of Minnesota. Tine resolution was referred to the rules committee, and Representative Manshan announced his intention of pressing for a hearing before that committee at the earliest possible t date.
 Cost of Living Has Not Fallen.
 t'The cost of living has not respond ed to the general reduction in tariff ratesp declared the preamble toNthe resolution, land does not yield to the steadily falling. prices received by farmers for their produce. The world 5 demand for wheat and the consump- ton thereof so closely balance it's pro- duction from year to year that there Is not legitimate occasion for violent fluctuations in the price of that neces- sity.''
 The Prices Manipulated
 The constantly changing price to the farmer, and the continued high price to the consumer, it was asserted, are due to the manipulationS of the purchase and sale of the wheat by the three organizations named. Each or the three. it was charged, is a monop- oily controlling wheat prices
 Operators Control Prices.
 Ut is generally charged and believed" '" continued the preamble, that the business of the Chicago board of trade and its operations are controlled by the memberships which are owned by a few large operators. particularly Ar mour, Peasley, J. Rosenbaum, J. c. Shaffer 6 company. Bartlett. Frazer & company, who not only direct the said board as an exchange but acting in conjunction with the Minneapolis chamber of commerce, and controlling most of the terminal elevators of both cities, exercise and have an unrea- sonable and unlawful control over the prices paid for wheat in these great terminal markets, and therefore in the whole country, and unduly control and restrain the movement. purcnase and sale of wheat to suit their speculative purposes
 Committee of Seven.
 The resolutions would provide for the appointment of a committee of seven members of the house with full inquisitorial powers, and with specff1c directions to investigate all the trans actions of the three organizations and the makeup of the membership of each
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Taft critieises sbvster Lawyers.

Boston, Feb. 19.-Lawyers who ap- pear before legislatures and other pub lie bodies ostensibly as advocates of the people. while in reality carrying fees in their pockets as the secret agents of some corporation or other interested party were criticized today by Professor William H. Taft in a lecture before the students of Boston University Law school
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Yale Was His Second Choice

New York, Feb. 19.-The sum of s300,o00 is left conditionally to Phil
 ps-Andover academy under the will of Melville c. Day, retired lawyer, who died abroad last December leaving an estate estimated to be worth upwards of s500,000 MT. Day stipulated that the academy trustees provide annuities tc relatives and others amounting to 91000 The bequest Is to go to ' ale university if the Phillips Andover trustees refuse to carry out his wish
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Fsd.rals Move on Matamorss.

Laredo, Texas, Feb. 19.-Simuita- neous movement of several bodies of Mexican federal troops against Mata- moras, 8 rebel stronghold opposite Brownsville, Texas, was reported to- day. Three columns of federals were said to have left Monterey, each taking a different route for Matamoras. One thousand federals at Nuevo Laredo began preparations to march with heavy ammunition supplies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
TO REQUEST RECALL
 OF BOLIVIAN CONSUL
Diplomat Accused of offense Against
 Two Small Girls.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 1s.-After reading a transcript of the testimony in the case, John W. Preston, United should forward to Attorney General McReynolds a full record of the evil dence against Carlos Sanjinez, Boliv- ian consul general here, accused of an offense against two small girls at a moving picture theatre. A police judge held ttat his court had no jurisdic- ton.
 "As my opinion stands now" MT. Preston said today, T feel I shall recommend that my superior ask Sec retary Bryan of the state department to request that Sanjinez be recalled. His counsel made no attempt to deny the acts charged against him"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Minister charaed with Arson.

Detreit. Mich, Feb. 19.=Rev. J. A Cottam. pastor of the Methodist church at Dearborn. a suburb. was arrested here late today on warrant charging arson The minister had been detain- ed at the county jail since yesterday, while county authorities and a deputy state fire marshal completed an in vestigation into the burning Of Rev. MT Cottam's parsonage, which ec- cured January f5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
FLAWS HEARING ON
 PETITION FOR BAIL
Will Be Held in Federal Court at
 Concord, N. H., Today.

arations were made tonight for the hearing of Harry k. Thaw's petitions for a writ of habeas corpus and for admission to bail to be held before Judge Edgar Aldrich in the federal court here tomorrow. Chief interest centered in the question of bail. for whatever the decision in the matter of habeas corpus. the question will be taken to the United States supreme court. Mrs. Mary C. Thaw RarFys mother. came from Pittsburgh today
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
TO LOCATE BENTON.
British Representatives Will Endeavor
 to Learn His Fate.

Fl Paso, Tex. Feb. 1s.-British rep resentatives in the United States promised to aid in Investigating the disappearance of William A. Benton, a British subject. who was arrested at Juarez last Tuesday. and has not been seen by his friends since.
 Mrs. Benton, who fears that her husband was executed after his quar- rel with General Villa received a tele- gram from the British ambassador saying he would do what he could to help her. Henry Chamberlain, British consul at Los Angeles, te1egraphed her that if Benton is not heard from with in 48 hours he will come to this city by the first train.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
castiIIo,a Randits cantur.d.

Fl Paso. Texas, Feb. 19.-A special to the Times today says that fifty for mer followers of Maxine Castillo were captured last night by detachment of Villas troops under Major Miguel Samaniego, who has been in pursuit of the band since the Cumbre tunnel disaster. The special adds that as Villa gave orders when the pursuit was begun to shoot all such prisoners it is probable that all are dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Argument of Armour caun.sl.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-If the Armour car lines are compelled to open their books to the interstate commerce commits sion, II will open the way for the com mission to investigate the affairs of every Inanufa cturer who ships goods by common earriers.s according to a statement made by Frank B. Kellogg, counsel for the Armour concern. in the federal court here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
An English System Condemned.

LondCn, Feb. 1S.-The British war office system of confidential reports on which officers of the army may be condemn I'd and sentenced to profes- sional rJ tn without being heard in their Cwl defense was severely cen sured by he judge of the kings bench court today. A jury awarded Major W. Augustus Adam, formerly of the Royal Irish Lancers, $10,000 damages against Sir Edward Ward in his ca pacity as permanent secretary or the war office.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Chi Psi Cnnuentinn.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 19.-Deie- gates to the Chi Psi convention being held in Springfield arrived today. The following colleges are represented: Union, Williams, Middlebury, Wesley an, Hamilton, Michigan, Amherst, Cor nell, Minnesota, Wisconsin,, Rutgers, Georgia, Lehigh, Stanford, California, Chicago, Illinois and Stevens.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Root Scores ConoressionaI System.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Congress eff ficiency is on the wane and the whole system of doing the peoples business is breaking down." under the constant ly growing demands upon il. Stnator Root warned the senate today in ar raignment of the results of the com mittee system
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
InfIammabIe Dart for AeropIanes.

Buc, France, Feb. 1s.-An inham- mable dart for use by aeroplanes was tested today in the presence of military air experts with satisfactory results The dart carries @ small reservoir con taining gasoline, which explodes on contact Its purpose is to set ire to dirigible balloons or buildings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Admiral Dewey Has Cold.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Admiral Dew ey was confined to his home today with a severe cold and did not discuss the attack upon him in the German parliament. His friends said, how ever, that he would take no notice of 1t until it was brought to his atten ton in an official way.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Roma,s certifieate RexeEed.

Providence. R. T.. Feb. 1s.-Tha Rema,s passenger ET5Eing certificate was temporarily revoked by Captain George r. Waite, local inspector of hulIs After several unsuccessful at teInpJs 10 obtain a boat to take the guarantined passengers to New York. agents of the line wired the public health bureau for permission te ssas them-to Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
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American Girl Weeds Title.

Paris, Feb. 19-The marri2.ge took place here today of Miss Gla Avs Mc- Milan, of Detroit and WaJnngton: daughter of Mrs. Spencer Petlrose of Colorado Springs and granddaughter of the late Senator James McMillan or Michigan, to Count Paul Cernet ae Ways-Ru2rt of Brussels.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
lIn;onist Candidate Win. by 24.

London, Feb. 19.-The first bye-elec- ton necess:tated by the recent changes in the cabinet resulted in the defeat today of c. F. G. Masterman in the southwest division of Bethnal Green by the narrow margin of 24 votes. The unionist candidate. Major Sir M. Will son, was elected, receiving 2,S2S votes to 28O4 boiled by Masterman.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

A Sharp Attack on Admiral Dewey iE regard to the statements made by him in his autobiography concerning the 6erman fleet at Manila during the Spanish American war in lSsS urac Eade in the German parliament ves-
 terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

The Pope Has Issued an order pro- hibiting the emgration of priests to America when the motive ,of the trip is speculation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Art Thieves Rob British Museum.

Paris, Feb. 19.-AceerdiRg to infer
 ! nation received by the Paris police a number of pictures of great value have been stolen from the British Mu- scum, the thefts being the work of & band of international art thieves.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Aroentine aattIesbio Tr;aIs

Boston, Feb. 19.-The Argentine bat tlesnip Rivadayia pushed out of the harbor during a northwest snowstorm today to continue her trials that were interrupted bf heavy gales last week,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Fer an American Merchant Marine.

New York, Feb. 19.-The American Manufacturers' Export association at a meeting today voted to organize a league. embracing exporters in all parts of the country, for the purpose of urging congress to pass legislation favorable to the re- establishment of an American merchant marine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

ne Recent Snow Storms, eNcep- tionally low temperatures and sleet together with yesterdays hail. will work havoc among the feathered game in the state, in the opinion of many SpOrtSmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20
Steamshin Arrivals

Cadiz, Feb. 19-Steamer Antonio Lopez, New York for Genoa.
 Hamburg, Feb. 19.-Steamer Prinz 0siar, Philadelphia
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

Decisions by the Inter Stats Com merce commission on the proposed Ireight rate increases is expected to be reached probably within three months and certainly before the Commission adjourns for its summer recess or July l
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

A Bill of Particulars specifying the charges E. Fred Gerold former city treasurer of East St. Louis. H., who is under indictment charging embezzle ment, was filed yesterday by States Attorney Webb of St Clair county Ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-20

A Request For Assistance of the American schooner Herald, St. John. N. B., for New York, icebound in St. Mary's bay. Nova Scotia, was received at the Portland, Maine custom house yesterday.