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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
WOMAN AND THREE
 CHILDREN MURDERED
Husband and Father Says He Ran
 Away from the House.

Little Rock, Ark. April 3.-An un- known assassin, armed with an axe early today murdered Mrs. Elihu Fran cis and three of her children in their home near Fendely, Clark county, hay ing previously set fire to the house, according to reports received here to- day. MT Francis. the husband and father, and a fourth child, narrowly escaped the same fate as that of the other members of the family.
 According to statements made by Francis, he was awakened about 4S0 o'clock this morning by the barking of his dog, to find his house in flames. About this time Francis said, he saw the assassin enter his wife's room carrying an axe. Believing the in truder was searching for him. Fran cis said, he ran into the yard in an effort to draw the man away from the house, but the slayer remained and killed Mrs. Francis and the three chil- dren, who ranged in age from two to six years.
 Francis said he then ran to the house and the assassin disappeared. The flames by this time had complete ly enveloped the house and ahe was unable to enter the room where lay the bodies of his wife and children. He succeeded however. in rescuing the one-year- -old baby from another room. Francis was subsequently arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

a prominent progressive, last night sent a letter to the local progressive club, in which he said that at the conference Colonel Ullman did most of the talk ing. It was MT. Romans impression, as expressed in his letter, that Colonel Ullman was trying to secure the aid of the progressives with the hope of smashing the Roraback machine and building up one of his own.
 Colonel UIIman's Statement.
 This is what Colonel Ullman said to- night:
 "oThe statement that I am out of politics is true. I am out of politics. I have no idea of coming into politics again. It is true that I took luncheon with three or four gentlemen in York at their invitation, and the luncheon was served in the open dining room of the Hotel Belmont. The lunch and the talk which followed and preceded it took less than an hour. At that time impressed on the gentlemen who were there that I was entirely out of politics, and not interested in any way, shape or manner in it, except as any citizen should be interested in what is for the best interest of his state.
 Only Meeting He Attended.
 ""There have been two meetings held since the luncheon. I have not been in the city on either date, neither have 1 been in communication with the meet ing or with those who were at it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
\ WIDoWER OF 5e
 SHOOTS GIRL OF 20.
Double Murder Results from Jealousy
 of Peabody, Mass, Man.

Peabody. Mass, April 3.-PearI Frost, aousekeeper for Walter Hills, and Eeorge Le Fave, a chauffeur, who had been paying attention to her, uuarrelGd today. with the result that both the young woman and her employer were shot and killed. Le Fave, after hold ing a squad of officers at bay with a revolver was placed under arrest, charged with murder.
 The shooting occurred at the Hills house. Le Fave called to see Miss Frost. who received him in the dining room. while MT. Hills conversed with Chester Brown, a neighbor, in the sit ting room adjoining.
 soon loud tones were heard from the dining room. then sounds of a scuffie, @nd Hills hurried to investigate the sey1ble. AS he opened the door three EhOts were fired and Miss Frost fell to the floor dead. According to the police, Hills rushed toward Le Fave, who brandished Q revolver. and a mo- meHt later Hills was shot three times, the weapon being held to his right temple when the first shot was fired. His right arm was broken and a finger of his left hand was shot away. Hills lived about an hour.
 Brown, when he heard the shots, ran to the police station near by and a small squad of officers reached the - house quickly They were met at the door of the dining room by Le Fave, who, they said. pointed a revolver at them, threatening 10 shoot if they ad- vanced. After q barley he was pre- vailed upon to put the weapon aside and was taken into custody.
 Jealousy is believed to have led to the shooting of the young woman. She was 20 years of age. Hills was 56 and d widOWer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

a crime wave had resulted in the po- nee making extraordinary efforts to adduce evidence tending to convict Frank, and second, that a report mak- characteristics, was commonly circu- lated throuh the city, putting public opinion strongly against him.
 No Mystery About 1t.
 His inquiries then convinced Burns that Frank was Q perfectly normal man. On the other hand, the testi- mony of physicians was to the effect that the one who attacked Mary Pha- gan was abnormal.
 Then Burns interviewed many of the witnesses who testified in the case. At the conclusion of this phase of his Investigation he said he was convinced that he knew the murderer.
 There is no mystery about the nur- der of Mary Phagan," said Burns, The tracks of the murderer were plain and there Is no doubt as to kis identity.
 The story will all be clear in few days. l have made a complete re- port to Franks attorneys in Atlanta and in aefew days it will be given out
 Frank Won't Hang April f7.
 T cannot anticipate my report, and therefore l cannot say more definite ly than .have what the report will contain. The murderer Of Mary Pha- gan is known to me and he can't get away. I will say that in my opinion Frank will not hang on April r for the murder of Mary Phagan. believe the supreme court cannot ignore the evidence we have gathered"
 Hearing Of an extraordinary motion for a new trial in Franks case is set for April Is, the day preceding that on which Frank is sentenced to die
 Frank was superintendent of g. pencil factory in Atlanta On April 27, 1913. Mary Phagan, employed in the factory, was found dead in a room in the plant. Frank was accused of tho crime arrested and convicted mainly on the testimony of a negro employe of the factory
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
TWO DROP DEAD FROM
 FRIGHT AT WoRc ESTER.
Overcome While Watching Three-cor-
 nersd Fight in Waiting Station.

Worcester. Mass, April 3-Patrick Eagleton, 70 years old, of Duggan street, Spencer and Mrs. Dennis Arse neault, 60 years old. of 48 Maple street, Spencer, dropped dead from fright in the street this afternoon as they witnessed a three cornered fight between Martin Niederberger, Q chauffeur employed by Walter Watson, of Leicester, and Stanley CTcutt, and Charles Bannon, employees of a Nigga Ia Cereal company who were dis tributng samples in the town.
 Orcutt and Ramon had been dis tT1buting samples in Leicester earlier in the day and called at the home of the WatsonS. who are one of the lead ing families of the town. Mrs Wat son claims she was inSulted by one of the men and she informed her hus- band when he returned home. MT. Watson and Niederberser boarded 9 trolley car and followed OrcuJt and Ramon to Spencer and located them in the trolley waiting station in the center of the town shortly before two o'clock. The Leicester men charged son and it Is charged that OrCutt re- tailiated with a punch that sent Niederberger to the floor
 A fight followed and Mir Eagleton, who was waiting for q trolley car, went into the street and collapsed on the sidewalk. He was taken to his home a short distance away but died before a doctor could he called. Mrs Arseneault sank to the floor of the waiting station during the row and she was dead before help could reach her. Deputy Sheriff George H. Ra- mer and Consta bIe John NJ. Norton ar rested the three men. NiederberSer was booked for disturbing the peace and OrCutt and Bannon with assault and battery on Niederberger.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
RECOGNITION OF cAaaANzA.
EsVeHseHt of Foreigners te Appeal ts
 the United States.

Ei Pase, Texas, April S--Fhs effect pf the rebel victory at TeFreoR was felt here iR a stiffening of the market fer cons stltuti0Ralist money and in the beginning of a movement to organize foreigners owning property in Mexico to appeal to Washington te recogniz2 the CsrFaHz government.
 The latter idea originated with for pler Governor George Curry of New Mexico. General Carranza declined to comment on the movement, but there was much favorable comment in Juarez-
 The movement Is said to be signif- cant of a local sentiment that, if the revolution is carried to a complete success, the counter revolutions which it has general been predicted would follow really would not materialize.
 Mir. Curry said he was convinced Chat foreign sentiment held to the be- lief that, recognition of Huerta being out of the question, the time has come for foreigners to lend such aid to the EaTranza revolution as will helF it to a speedy conclusion. TelegTams sound fls senators and representatives in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
MELLEN TO TELL OF
 RAILROADS FINANCES.
Summoned to Appear Before Inter
 state Commerce Commission.

New Haven, Conn, April 3.-Charles $. Mellen, former president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, was today served with a sub poena by United States Marshal flaw ley citing him to appear before the in terstate commerce commission at Washington on April 10 concerning the finances of the New Haven road. Subpoenas were also served on Harry " Whipple and Samuel Hemingway, presidents of two local national banks, Edward E. Field, treasurer of a large department store, and Samuel c. MOrehouse a prominent lawyer.
 Marshal HaWley has another sub poena for John L. Billiard, the Meri- den financier, but has not yet been able to locate him. All the books, records, contracts and other papers of the Bil- lard company, the New England Navi- gation company, the New England In vestment and Security company and the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad are ordered to be brought to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
To Keep Bacon From curIIna.

But bacon curls up so when it Is sliced very thin" protested a young cook when the family objected to thick slices of bacon. The way to avoid that annoying curling Is to have the frying pan very hot and turn the slices before the meat sears on the under side and begins to curl. By con. stant attention and turning the thin, nest slices can be broiled brown, ertsp and straight.-Nebraska FarIaar.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Steanship Arrivals.

New York, April S.-steamer An coma, Naples for New York, signalled S47 miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock S.30 a. m. Monday.
 New York, April 3.-Steamer Regina D'Italia- Naples.
 New York, April s.-steanner Fran conia. Trieste for New York, signalled 911 miles east of Sandy Hook at 10 p. m. End. Dock 1.S0 p. m. Sunday. Piraeus. March 23.-Steamer Ath- mai, New York.
 Genoa. March so.-steamer Buenos Aires, New York.
 Naples, April 1.-steamer Taormina, New York.
 New York. April s.-Steamer Pres fdent Lincoln, Hamburg. Rotterdam. April 2.-Steamer Cam panelIo, New York.
 Naples. April 2.-Steamer Martha Washington. New York for Patras. etc, Cherbourg, April S.-Steamer Amer ika, New York for Southampton and Hamburg,
 Queenstown, April 9.-Steamer Ced- rie, New York for Liverpool.
 Plymouth, April 3.-Steamer 0Iym- pie, New York; New York, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Detective Burns Declares His Tracks Are Plain
 and There is No Doubt As To His identity
WILL NOT SAY WHETHER OR NOT IT IS FRANK
Latter Under Sentence of Death Atlanta CrieBurns Services Enlisted by Friends of Condemned Man-De- tective Does Not Expect Frank to Hang April 17th- Whole Story Will Come Out in Few Days, lie Says.

Chicago. April 3-Wilham J. Burns,
 the detective, declared this afternoon
 that he knew who murdered Mary
 Phagan, the Atlanta, Ga, girl, for
 sentence of death. Whether the mur- oerer was Frank or some one else, in his opinion, Burns would not say, but
 he lntimated that from his investrga- 1 tions and comparing their results with the conclusions of the cOrOnerS jury
 that he did not think Frank the sort of
 man capable of making the attack on the girl alleged to have preceded her murder.
 Asked to Investigate the Case. Burns, on his arrival today from Kansas City, related the story of his investigation. He said his attention had been called to it by young man from Atlanta who was a passenger on a steamer on which Burns was re- turning from Europe. The young man expressed his regret that Burns had not become interested in the case before the arrest and conviction of Frank. Through him Burns read in newspapers of the trial and concluded from the accounts he saw that Prank i was guilty. Later while he was on | duty in the west, citizens of Atlanta 1 including two personal friends of Frank, saw the detective and asked him to undertake an investigation of | the case.
 1 Police Influenced by Public CIamor. At first Burns said, he refused on l the ground that if Frank were guilty ! his investigation and final conclusion 10 that effect could only hurt the de- fendant, while if the investigation l tended to throw doubt or kEilt upon | him, it might serve to thwarf justice. | Franks friends here declared that they i believed he had not been given a | fair trial, that he was innocent of | the crime. but that if guilty they
 wanted Undisputable evidence of his l guilt
 | Burns then took the case. His i investigations soon showed him he l said first that public clamor after
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
sUFFRAGisT CAPTURED
 HIDING IN CUPBOARD
Indications That She Intended to Set
 Scotch Mansion Afire.

Glasgow, Scotland, April 3.-The earetaker of a large vacant mansion near Rutherg1en, three miles southeast of Glasgow, today captured a militant sufragette found hiding in a cupboard in the cellar of the mansion. The woman was locked up by the care taker, who telephoned the police, whe arrested her. The police arrived toe late, however. to prevent the escape of several other suffragettes in the building who in their hurried flight had left their cIoaks behind them.
 Search of the mansion disclosed bot ties containing petroleum and also cot ton, wool and matches and other in- hamn1a!ble material which had been placed evidently with the purpose o1 starting fires.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Movement of Foreigners in Mexico to Appeal to
 the United States Government
NO FURTHER DETAILS OF TORREOn's CAPTURE
Expected TeIegraphc Conference Villa and
 Not Held Last Night-Visitors at Juarez Not Permitted Go Near Carranzas Residence-Beief That Federals Will Abandon Tampico Without Any Show of Resistance

Juarez. Mexico. April 3.-After the hysterical outbuTStS which greeted news of the fall of Torreon last night, this city was preternaturally calm to- day. IL was the calm and refreshing sleep after a fever, for anxiety over the issue of the campaign has been little less than a fever for the last week. Villa Places Federal Losses at 12,ooo.
 Great interest centers in definite in- formation as to the number of federal prisoners taken by the rebels. In his bulletin last night Villa said the fed eral losses were T., 900 dead, wounded and prisoners. and it was assumed he meant that most of these were pris- oners. The report indicated 8 rout of the fede-ais so complete as to be al- most unbelievable, and details were eagerly awaited.
 Protection fer Carrsnza.
 Villas early estimate of his losses is S6S killed and 1.660 wounded,
 The steets here today were almost deserted and while automobilists com ing from the American side were sH- perficially searched for weapons the restriction which compelled all to make 6 detour around the home of General CaTTanZa was removed, The preeaution was taken by Mayor Padres on the possibility of assault of some fanatic on the chief of. the revolution.
 Saloons ReoPened.
 Saloons and resorts generally were FeopsHed today. and there was nc evil dsnee of design to check any dispe- sitioI to celebrate that might arise.
 General GaTranza and General Villa failed to hold an expected telegraphio conference tonight, and the public was left to read tils brief newspaper des- patches which were permitted to eene Through last night.
 Storm Prevents Celebration,
 It had been expected that the victory RE FeTreoH would be celebrated iRfer- szaa5iy, but a delgge of rain and hail kept the people off the streets.
 There was no news given cut as to the pursuit of the fleeing federals, save a report this morning that there had been a rear guard engagement of minor importance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
FEARS FOR FATE OF
 THE SOUTHERN CROSS
No News of Scaling Steamer ssith
 Crew of 170 MeEs

St. Johns, N. F. April S-As the
 hours went by tonight without word
 from the sealing steamer Southern
 Cross, fear grew that her crew of ITO men had been added to the toll of
 Tuesdays blizzard in which men Of
 the sealer Newfoundland lost their
 lives. The number Of the Newfound- lands dead was placed definitely at TT late today with the further possi-
 biIfty that several Of the 112 who were rescued would succunb to the effects of 4S hours exposure. Arrangements
 were made tonight for the reception of the rescue ship BellaYenturs which is expected to arrive tomorrow bring ing most of the dead and many of the survivors
 In an effort to solve the mystery of the disapp earance of the Southern Cross, the Newfoundland government asked the American revenue cutter Seneca to leave the ice patrol and search for the missing sea1er. The coastal steamer Kyle, which has a
 wireless equipment, was fitted out here for a cruise along the southeastern coast. off which the Southern Cross
 was last seen on Tuesday morning. a few hours before the three days bIiz- gard set in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04

will be until after the second trial of Charles Becker, the former New ' Ork police lieutenant, who with the gunmen, was found guilty of the rnur- der of Herman Rosenthal. District Attorney Whitman has said that he intends to try Becker a second time as soon as possible. but it is generally believed that his case cannot be com pleted before from three to six months hence.
 To Give Prisoners Every Chance.
 The governor declined today to dis cuss the case in any way, but the in formation that he now favors reprieve comes from an authoritative source Every chance should be given the prisoners, the governor believes, to pro- duce new evidence at the Becker trial, which will tend to prove their inno- cence. Their attorneys have said such evidence will be produced. Friends who have interceded in behalf of the condemned men have argued that the production of positive proof of their innocence would be of no value if they were to be executed week after next and the evidence were brought out in tn Becker trial some time later.
 Whitman and Golf Opposd.
 District Attorney Whitman, Supreme Court Justice Golf and various other judges and attorneys have been asked by the governor to give him their opinions regarding a reprieve. Both MT. Whitman and MT Golf have op- posed it. Their letters on the sub ject were not made public. The chief argument used by many who desire that the death sentence be carried out at the time as now set is that by delay the moral effect of justice being dealt speedily is lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Forget to Collect Their Money.

The British government every year reaps g huge profit from the people who forget their own government stock when dividends fall due. The fault rests entirely with the stockholders for they even forget to give their ad- dresses, so that they can be notified that money awaits them in the gov ernment cofers. In this case, about S5,Oe0,00e is passed on to the na-
 ional debt commission, and in turn it receives the interest from this inoAey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Steamers Reported by Wireless.

Sable Island, N. S., April 3-Steamer Caserta. Naples for New York, sig nailed 500 miles east of Sandy Hook , at s a. m. Dock S.30 a. m. Sunday. Steamer Moltke, Hamburg for New York. signalled SPA miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 9.30 ?. m. Sun day
 Steamer France, Havre for New York, signalled $40 miles east of San dy Hook at noon. Dock S.3O a. m Sunday.
 Sable Island, N &, April S-Steamer Kaiserin August Victoria, Hamburg for New York, signalled 731 miles east of Sandy Hook at 6 2. m. Dock 1.30 D. m Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Gate Of Tears.

The straits Babelmandeb, the pas sage from the Persian Gulf into the Red Sea. are called by the Arabs the Gate of Tears" These straits are very dangerous in rough weather. The channel is very rocky. and is only about twenty miles wide, It received it's melancholy name from the number of shipwrecks that occurred there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
settIinq CoIumbia,s crievance

Washington, April S.-Information coming from Bogota today indicates that agreement virtually has been reached upon terms for a final settle ment of the long standing and bitter controversy between the United States and Colombia over the separation of Panama It is said that only minor details remain to be arranged between American Minister Thompson and the Colombian government, and that the perfected agreement may be reached in about three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
LISTING CANDIDATES
 FOR STATE OFFICERS
Attorney General Light Says 1t Is
 Purely Directory.

Hartford. Conn, April s.-AtterHey General John H. Light today handed down an opinion in which he says the statute concerning the listing of can oldatas for state officers three weeks previous to elections is purely a direc- tory one. Failure to comply cannot be used to keep party candidates' names off the ballots. The only pos sible construction of the statute, he says, is that the secretary of state shall have ample time to prepare the ballots. A narrow interpretation would entail unnecessary hardships
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Anothar VIAAA nf i+

Tt Is as much trouble to raise a puppy as boy" according to a critic of women Perhaps, but the pup doesn't go to college and gamble your haFd-earned money away, and then ex- Deet you to buy an annulmeht when he gets drunk and marries B chorus girl old enough to be his methef.- Louisville CeaEier-Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
British Submarine pamaoed.

London, April 3-WhiIe rising after having been submerged during a sham attack of Harwich, Essex, today, sub- marine C2 struck the propeller of a gunboat. The periscope and part of the coming tower of the submarine were torn away by the impact, and only the coolness of her officers and crew prevented her from sinking
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Meraiu a SunniX EltX.

The raising of chickens and the pro duction of eggs are things apart to the farmers in the Basel consular district. While Basel is one of the principal supply cities of Europe for poultry and eggs, only a small percentage is actually produced in the basel district or in Switzerland.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
LONG ISLAND SUMMER
 RESIDENCE DESTROYED,
Loss Of s25o,ooo Sustained by Daughter
 of James R. keene.

New York, April 3.-The spacious summer home Of Mrs. Jessica Taylor, daughter of the late James R. Keene at Ceoarhurst, Long Island, was total ly destroyed by fire tonight at a loss estimated at s25o, 900. The residence, containing 125 rooms, said to be the largest house on Long Island, and sit uated in one of the most fashionable sections in the suburbs, was Under lease by Jason Waters, 9 Wall street broker. The lire was caused by the explosion of 8 steam boiler in the eel lar. Inadequate water pressure ham pered the ffremen.
 The house was valued st about S2o0,0o and it is believed that fur nishings worth at least S5o,oO0 were destroyed,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Sweet Clover far LInar1.

Gather branches of towering clover and dry them for your linen chest and shelves. Tie them up n bags of eheesecloth and spread them between sheets and table linen and underwear and you will find the linen sweeter and daintfer than it is under the infiu- enee Of lavender.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-04
Casus BeIiI,

Why do they hate each ether 50 2'' '-They are rivals" "oh, both trying to marry the same girl, eh? That sort of thing certainly does arouse mans pri- nal passions" Tn this Case it is worse than that. They are both try jag to marry the same feFtune."- Heust Pest