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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
STATISTICS JUGGLEO
 BY THE NAVAL EXPERTS.
American Navy Made to Appear ln-
 ferior to Ge man Establishment.


 Washington. Feb. 2-That experts of the navy department juggled the statistics in the navy yard book for 1913 to make the American navy ap- pear inferior to the German navy and thereby set the United States down to third place as naval power, was charged today by Representatives witherspoon of Mississippi and Hen sley of Missouri, members of the house naval affairs committee
 With Secretary Daniels before the committee to explain the naval pro gramme for the coming year. the two congressmen. who are strongly op- posed to a ''big navy" questioned him at length on what they declared were omissions and faulty comparisons in the year book.
 The secretary explained that he was not an expert in comparing navies, and said he had relied on what experts in the navy had advised him about the facts
 In their questioning the congressman brought out that three American bat tleships the Oregon, Massachusetts and Indiana. which are of the same tonnage. and of heavier armament than ten listed German battIeshfps, are left out of the United States list all together; an6that the year book in stead of giving the United States 3S battleehips built and building, conn pared with Germany'S 39, should have credited the United States with 39 battleships of heavier total tonnage and armament than Germany. They also developed that the navy statisti- clans have this year for the first time taken out of the dreadnought class the bsttleships South Carolina and Michigan, which have dreadnought armament and have put into the Ger man dreadnought class four ships of 11-inch gun armament. The year books comparison gives Germany Is dreadnoughts and the United States seven. while the corgressn1en insisted that the correct figures should give Germany and the United States nine 6readnoughts each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
MAN IS
-. APPOINTED JUDGE.
But Had Endorsement of City Judges,
 Says Glynn.

Albany, N Y, Feb. 2.-Two justice ships in the court, of appeals and one in the supreme court of the First judi cial district were filled, tonight by Governor Glynn. The senate unani- mously confirmed the nominations of William B. ,Hornblower and Barlow S. Weeks as justices of the court of ap- peals and supreme court, respectively. At the same time the governor desig- mated Benjamin N. Cardozo as an as- sociate judge of the court of appeals upon the certification of the judges of the court that another justice was needed. All the appointeeS are resi- dents of New York city.
 MT HornbIower and MT. Cardozo are rated as independent democrats. Mir Weeks is a member of Tammany Hall but has not been conSpicuouSly active in that organization. Governor Glynn said that MT. Weeks had been indorsed for the place by all the judges in New York city with two excep- tiOnS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Asked Villa to
 Quit Carranza A FEW HOURS LATER GUZMAN
 WAS BURIED SHOT BY VILLAS ORDER
Victim Was on Mission For Gen. Felix Diaz-Participated With Huerta in Conspiracy Against Madero.

Juarez, Mexico, Feb. 2.-Francisco Guzman, who figured prominently in the revolt agaonst President AIadero in Mexico City a year ago, was executed in the front yard of a. house occupied by General Francisco Villa here to- day. Guzman had just come from Ha- vana, where, it was charged, he had been given a secret mission by Felix Diaz to induce General Villa. to re- nounce General Carranza ana throw the strength of the revolution to Diaz.
 Villa Orders Execution.
 As soon as he heard of the proposal General Villa gave Guznlan a confer ture of the visit, ordered the messen- ger shot. Within a. few minutes after his arrival. Guzman was led out of Villas room. stood up before an adobe wall with his hands tied and eyes blindfolded, and was executed.
 Was in Conspiracy With Huerta.
 It was at first reported that Bonales Sandoval, an attorney of Mexico City, was the victim, but Sandoval, who was reported to be on a similar mis- sion for Diaz, took refuge in the Unit ed States several days ago.
 Guzman was formerly a private sec retary to Dr. Emilio Vasquez Gomez. He was known as one of the promot- CTS of the Orozco revolution against Madero, and later joined with Huerta in the conspiracy against the late pres ident.
 Madero's Enemies Must Be Killed.
 An effort was made at first to con- ceal Guzman's summary execution, but inquiry as to a pool of blood in Villas yard revealed the fact, and later rebel leaders admitted Guzman had been buried a few hours after he had been seen alive on the street.
 The execution of those upon whom the rebels look as political enemies is said to be in line with a recent order from General Carranza that all those who took an active part in the over- throw of Nadero must be killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
WHoL ESALE INCREASES
 OF SALARIES BY MINERS
Total of $1o.ooo Voted at Convention
 of United Mine Workers.

2 Indianapolis, Feb. 2-Yncreases- in salaries, amounting to about s1O,e00 a, year, were voted late today by the United Mine Workers of America in convention here. The salaries of the vice president and secretary treasurer were increased from $2,5OO to $3,300; that of the editor Of the Mine Work CTS, Journal from 1.500 to s2,00O; in ternational executive board members from S4 per day to s125 a month for the time they are employed; and tell CTS, auditors and delegates to the American Federation of Labor conven- tions from s4 to s day.
 The salary of the president was in creased last week from S3,0o0 to s4, 900. the increase of the presidents salary but all the increases today were de- clared carried by standing vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
DEMAND RETIREMENT
 OF CHARLES F. MURPHY
National Democratic Club Has a
 Stormy Meeting.

New York, Feb. IA meeting Of the National Democratic club ended in disorder tonight after a resolution de- fnanding that Charles F. Murphy be retired from the leadership of Tam enany Hall was declared to have been adopted on an aye and nay vote.
 When the chairman announced the result of the vote the Murphy parti- sans and those favoring his retirement started a demonstration against each other. Fists were shaken freely threats were made and hard names used There was g. lot of showing and hustling and it was fully ten minutes before a sernblance Of order was re- stored.
 Friends of Mir Murphy declared that the resolution had been carried by an illegal vote and said they would iay the matter in the form of 9. pro tast before the board of governors of BS3A organization
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
CARE OF ALIEN INSANE
 COSTLY TO THE STATE.
Governor GIynn Would Have Federal Government Assume the Burden.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. "A plea for the transference from the state to the federal government of the care of the alien insane is embodied in a message sent by Governor Glynn to the legis- lature tonight
 The governor pointed out that more than a third of the money spent in the maintenance of New York's hospi- tals for the insane is devoted to the care of aliens.
 The average length of hospital resi- dence," the message recites, f'is 9S5 years Consequently, on the basis of the figures for 1912, the 9,241 aliens in the states hospitals represents a total burden upon present and future tax payers of 25,412,03S"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
INAUGURATION DATE
 WILL NOT BE CHANGED. Adverse Report on Shafroth Constitu-
 tional Amendment.

Washington, Feb. 2-Prospects for legislation to change the dates for the beginning of congress, the term of the president and the inauguration were checked today when the senate judi ciary committee voted to report ad- versely on a constitutional amendment resolution proposed by Senator Sha- froth. The Shafroth amendment would have advanced the commencement of the presidential term from March to the second Monday in January follow ing election and would have fixed the beginning of each new congress on the first Monday in January instead of March A.
 Resolutions Of a similar nature are pending in the house, but administra- tion leaders declare that the ~matter will not be considered at this session.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
DOCTOR CHARGED WITH
 SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
pr. Richter of Bridgeport Accused of
 Performing Illegal Operation.

South Norwalk, Conn, Feb 2-Dr. Albin F. Richter of Bridgeport was late today bound over to the superior court in bonds of $T.0O0, charged with second degree murder in connection with the death recently of Mrs. Harold Benjamin Peck of Norwalk- Dr. Rich ter secured bondsman and returned to Bridgeport tonight.
 It was alleged that Mrs. Peck died as the result of an illegal operation. Coroner Phelan is conducting an in vestigation here. The husband of Mrs. Peck admitted once giving her money to have an illegal operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
SCHMIDT CASE MAY
 REACH JURY TONIGHT.
Defense Completed Its Testimony at
 Yesterdays Session.

New York, Feb. 2.-Tne defense rest ed late today in the second trial of Hans Schmidt, the former priest who is accused of murdering Anna Aumul- Ter, whom he had married by a self performed ceremony. He cut up the body last summer and endeavored to conceal the crime by tossing the pieces into the Hudson river. The jury in the first trial disagreed.
 Summing up will begin tomorrow, after the prosecution has recalled two aIienists who have testified that Schmidt is not insane. The jury prob ably will receive the case tomorrow night
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
THE ATLANTIC BANK
 CASE IS POSTPONED.
Trial of MeteaIf Goes Over from March
 Until May.

Providence, R. l., Feb. "A post ponement of the trial of Edward P. Metcalf, former president of the At la-ntic National bank, and four New York men indicted for misapplication of funds and conspiracy in connection with the failure of the bank was granted in the federal court today. The date was changed from March 10 to May at the request of the defend ants counsel.
 The New York men indicted are Orion R. Farrer, James F. Alien and Henry B. and John W. De Kay. The bank failed April 14, 1913, and indict- ments were returned six months later
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
USED stoo, 900 WORTH
 OF RADIuM IN CANCER.
Congressman Bremnsr Dying Despite
 Costly Treatment.

Baltimore. Md. Feb. 2-Congress- man Robert c. Bremner of New Ter sey, who had the entire supply of ra- dium possessed by pr. Howard 4. Kelly and valued at S1o0,OO0. placed ln cancer last December. is dying It was announced that complications had arisen and death was a matter of oziy a. few days, perhaps hours: that only the indomitabie will of the con sfessman was keeping him alive.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Miss Mors. AppIies tor Reesiver.

New York. Feb. 2.--Miss Jennie R. Morse, sister of Charles w. Morse, to- day applied for the appointment Of a receiver for the Metropolitan Steam ship company at the hearings begun in her suit for an accounting of the af-' fairs of the Metropolitan, 3, former Morse line purchased by interests close to the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and now the prop erty of the New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Wed His Nurse. Death FoIIows.

New York, Feb. 2.-Charles Ward well Schoheld, once a prominent rail- road builder, 7S years old, was mar ried in Brooklyn today to Miss Jean w. Fftzsirlnlons. aged 2S, a trained nurse. Within three hours he was dead Of pneumonia. He realized that death was upon him and asked that the ceremony be performed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Barry Accused
 of Negligence
CHARGES AGAINST CAPTAIN OF
 NANTUCKET
MADE BY GOVERNMENT
Investigation to Determine His Guilt or Innocence to Be Conducted by Philadelphia Board of Inspectors.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Secretary Red field late today directed that charges of negligence be preferred against Captain Osman Berry of the Merchants and Miners steamship Nantucket, which collided with and sank the Old Dominion liner Monroe, with a loss of 41 lives. off the Virginia coast last Friday.
 Investigation of Charges.
 Investigation of the charges will be entrusted to the local board of inspec- tors at Philadelphia, with instructions that testimony be taken and a decision reported.
 This action followed a conference at the department of commerce on a re- port from R. E. Tapely, the depart ments inspector of hulls at Norfolk, Va
 Evidence of Negligence.
 The secretary announced that evil dence brought out by the inspectors preliminary inquiry. held on board the Nantucket while that vessel was mak- ing her way into Norfolk with the Monroe's survivors on board, tends to show that there was negligence on tile part of the captain, Berry" He added, however. that it would be "quite i'm proper to pass upon that question at this time, further than to decide that there is sufficient evidence to require that charges be preferred against Cap tain Berry. and that the question of his innocence or guilt be made the subject of further investigation" Specific Nature of Charges Not Known
 No intimation was given as to the specific nature of the negligence to be charged against the Nantucket's skipper. While the charges against Captain Berry are under investiga- tlon by the department, George Uhler, supervising Inspector general of the steamboat inspection service and E. T. Chamberlain, commissioner of naviga- ton. will undertake a particular in quiry into the conditions surround ing the collision, with the view to suggesting action by the department or congress on the lessons taught by the disaster.
 A statement from the department announcing the results of today's con ference. said:
 Statement of Department.
 'NThe department has given instruc- tion to Inspector Tapley to prefer charges against Captain Berry. This will be done without delay and the board of local inspectors at Philadel- phia will hear all the testimony which may be produced on both sides and render it's decision. An appeal may be taken from the decision of this board to the supervising inspector of the Philadelphia district and a fur ther appeal may be taken to the su- pervising inspector general. The To- cal board of inspectors at Philadel- phia has been asked to conduct this investigation, because neither vessel sails from that port and because the local board at Norfolk will appear as bringing the charges through the tes- timony taken by it as above described"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Aviator Has Mlraoulsus Eaeepa.

New York. Feb. While Charles Q. Niles, youthful Rochester, N. Y- avi- ator, was making 9 flight upside down at an altitude Of about 5000 feet over the Henpstead Plains Of Long Island, today. the gasoline in the engine of his nonoplane gave out. Tan-hrst, the machine dropped quickly. Niles re- nained calm, however, and partly righted the monoplane and made a safe landing after a series of spiral dires
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
DEMOCRATIC LEADER
 CONVICTED OF BRIBERY.
Jury Returns Verdicts Against Cassidy
 and Waiter.

New York Feb. 2.-Joseph Cassidy. until recently the democratic leader of Queens county, and Louis T, Walter, Jr., were found guilty by jury in the supreme court late tonight of accept ing q bribe in return for 8 judiciary nomination given William Wiiett, Jr.. former member of congress, in 1911. The jury was out 52 minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Nd Eoreinn Rida on Armor PIate.

Washington. Feb. 2.-Secretary Dan iels is convinced there is q world wide armor plate trust which has divided the globe like all Gaul, into three parts As a. result of this mammoth combine the secretary has informed the house naval affairs committee that the navy department. in it's efforts to balk the eXorbitant eXactions of home baftlship plate producers. has been unable to get a bid from foreign man 1Ifa a rtIIrers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
wholssaIs Exeer-tion. hv EederaI..

NogaIes. Sonora, Mexico, Feb. D. Of $50 men of the G1aymss federal garrison who mutinied last week, after having killed some of their officers. only ss managed to reach the consti- tutjoaaIist lines about Maytorena, ac- cordine to sl deSpatch received today killed or captured and executed by- loyal troops under General Ojeda-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
State Bank. in New System.

Washington, Feb. 2-Since the a.p- rroVal of the federal reserve act two days before last Christmas, one hun dred state or private banks have ap piled for membership in the new sys- tenn or for charters as national banks. At the same time fifty requests of like nature have come from individuals
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
To Bar Strike Leaders from Country.

Cape Town. Union of South Africa, Feb, "A bill to indemnify the gov ernment for all it's acts under martial law and prohibiting the return of the strike leaders recently deported from South Africa was introduced in the assembly today by General Christian Smuts, minister of defense. and passed it's fkst reading
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
InternationaI Commission For Race.

San Francisco. Feb. Negotiations are under way for the selection of an international commission, consisting of national commissioners from each of the countries on the route of the Panama Pacific Exposition globe-cir- cling aviation race. it was announced today This commission will be scientific and advisory and it's duties will be to suggest the plan of routs and offer counsel as to geography, meteorology and scientific problems.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Constable Arrested.

Waterbury, Feb. 2.--Harry Porter, who is said to be a constable at Wal nut Beach, was arrested here this morning According to the local po- lice Porter embedded $25 from a vol unteer fire departme in the town of Milford
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
stea mship Arrivals.

Leghern, Jan. 3o.-Steamer Calabria, New York,
 Liverpool, Feb. 1.-Steamer Consi- can, Halifax.
 Glasgow, Feb. 2.-Steamer Numi- dian, Boston.
 Bremen, Feb. 2.-Steamer Scharn- horst. New York
 Palermo Feb. 2-Steamer Ancona, Philadelphia and New York.
 London, Feb. 2.=Steaner MiDne- Wasla, New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Newsboys Expose counterfeiters.

Boston, Feb. 2.-Nine foreigners, ar rested yesterday in 8 raid at a West End tenement house, were arraigned on counterfeiting charges today and committed, to jail in default of bonds of $2, 900 each. The arrests were made at the instigation of newsboys who claimed to have. received spurious 50 cent nieceS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Stuffed Grass Down Mans Throat

East Greenwich, R. l., Feb. "A ten years prison sentence was imposed on John J. Maloney today upon his plea of nolo to a charge of man slaughter in connection with the death last September of Christopher Ken yon, whom he is alleged to have s1f- located by stuffing grass down his throat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Brief in Judqe spe.rs Behalf.

Washington, Feb. 2. - Chairman Webb of the sub- -committee Of the house judiciary committee charged with the investigation of charges of official misconduct against Federal Judge Emory Speer of Georgia am nounced today that activity Tn the case had been suspended to await the filing of a brief on behalf of Judge Speer which will. be received within three weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Na Anreement on staaI Prioas.

New York, Feb s-Several wit uesses for the defense, in the govern ment's dissolution suit against the United States Steel Corporation, tes- rifi@d here today that prices in the industry are not fixed by agreement out are competitive. The proceedings marked the 15oth day of the hearings,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Statement of Department.
saybrook-Lyme Bridge Traffic.

Hartford. Conn, Feb. 2.-More traf- fic than ever before passed over the Saybrook-Lyme highway bridge last year, according to the annual report of the year ending Janary 31, madC public by the commissioners today. Re ceipts for the year amounted to $22,- 210s0, including s19,367.7O for tolls. The cost of operating was $6,249.45. The sum of $1S,5o0 was paid to the state treasurer, leaving a balance on hand of s2,461.35 This balance is slightly less than last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Child of AlIeoed poisoner Dies.

Little Valley, N. Y, Feb. 2.-Laura Buffun. the 12-year-old daughter of Mys Cynthia Buffum, died this after noon Mrs. Buffum- is in the county Jail here charged with murdering her husband, Willis Buffum, by giving him poison. Laura's death is the third In the family since last spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Business Depression in Peru.

Lima, Peru, Feb. "A serious situ- ation has arisen over the question of new elections. President Billinghurst has received petitions from the va rious provinces asking for the disso lution of congress and new elections, but this request has met with great opposition from the majority of all the political parties here. The uncertain conditions have resulted in marked business depression.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
OBITUARY,
Henry H. Fowler,

Branfofd. Conn, Feh. 2.-sHenry II, Bowler. one of Branfor6's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died tonight, following & shock suffered 1ast week He was born here sS years ago. In his early life he was d coaster and was captain of ths Jenny Lind
 Wh1ch piled between here and New York Since 1898 he had been presi- dent of the Branford Savings bank
 MT. Fowler was of old colonial stock, both on his maternal and paternal sides
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Beet Sugar Investigation.

by the department of commerce of beet sugar plants in Colorado and elsewhere to determine whether they are justified, in their scale of prices paid to beet sugar raiSers was urged upon President Wilson today by Rep resentatiye Heating of Colorado
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Erisco,s Claim to ReaionaI sank

San Francisco, Feb. 2-Financial and commercial supremacy, geographic position and the weight of population were urged today on Secretaries Mo- Adoo and Houston as decisive reasons why San Francisco should be the site of the regional bank to be established on the Pacific coast under the new currencY law.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Mi.sinn Man Found in Mar.h.

phiIa6elpbia. Feb. IA two months search. led by his f1ancee, ended today when the body of J anes Feeiey, 3, young musician of this city, was found in 2 marsh at WestVille. N. I. F'eeley 6iisappeared c03 the night of Nov 27, when he left here to fill an engage. ment at WestVille,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Economics by Express comoanie,.

New York, Feb 2-Executive off, cials of the five big express conlpa- nies met today to consider economies of operation which they say win be necessitated by the reduction in rates which became effective today upon the order of the interstate commerce com
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
To Meaaure RaiLrnad Traoks

Boston, Feb. 2.--After hearing the arguments of A. $. Hanson. state com missioner of weights and measures, the public service commission decided today to measure the railroad track age of the state in order to fix the freight and passenger mileage.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
eevernor Carter Inausurssed.

Richmond, Va. Feb, 2-Throueh a cheering multitude, Hsnry Carter Stuart rode today to the ancient state capitol. where he took tine oath as governor of Virginia. A long line of militia preceded the car in which Gov eFaer Stuart sat with William Hedges Mann, his predecessor,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
French Aviator Killed.

Bourges, France, Feb. 2-Captain Gaston Niquet of the First artillery and Lieut.. Jean Louis Delvert of the Twenty-first artillery, both attached temporarily to the French army avia- ton corps, were killed today by fall ing with their biplane while flying over the military aerodrome here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
AlIeeed Bank Wreckers Plead

Newark, N. J.. Feb. 2-Tnirteen of the sixteen men indicted in connection with the wreclSing Of the RosevfIle Trust company pleaded not guilty last Saturday. It was then erroneous ly reported that they had pleaded pc1ai1tyr
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
New Haven GirI Miss;nn

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 2-Although the police are, securing the city for thirteen-years-o old Helen McAllister, who disappeared from her home Sat urday, no trace has yet been found of her
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-03
Joint operatinq AqEeement.

Boston, Feb. s.-The Boston and Maine Railroad company and the Hanandeu Railroad corporation filed with the public service commission today a petition for approval of a joint aperatins, asre eTnent,