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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

ing animals among the horses ridden by the federal troopers
 It was established, said Hill that Vergara was seized along the Mex ican bank of the river, and not on the island about which a question has arisen whether it Is Mexican or Amer lean territory. Mrs Vergara witnessed the assault on her husband. According to Hill, Vergara had been told by fed wished to settle with him for seven stolen horses and accompanied by his nephew he crossed the river
 The soldiers knocked Vergara un- conscious and with the distracted wife watching from the other bank, took him away to Hidalgo. The boy ran and hid in the brush.
 Mrs. Vergara visited her husband in jail the following day and dressed his wounds, Hill said. On Saturday he was taken from the prison, sup Negras. Later the body was seen hanging. Two days ago the body dis appeared and newly made grave Tn the Hidalgo cemetery was noticed by several Mexicans who since have told the NeuYo Laredo police.
 Consul Garrett tonight said he was convinced by the federals' attitude that it would have been dangerous for him to search for the body in the cem- etery. He told Captain Rodriguez that he would secure orders for the re- moval of the body.
 That no mistake could have been made in the identity of the man hang ed is assured, it is said, by the iden- tif1eation of the body by half a dozen persons. Vergara was well known throughout that section.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
vERGARA'S ARREST.
Was Accomplished on Mexican Side
 Was Witnessed by His Wife.

Laredo. Texas, Feb. 26.-elemente Vergara. the Texas ranchman, was assaulted by Mexican federal soldiers on the Mexican side of the Ria Grande and imprisoned at Hidalgo February 1s. Two days later he was hanged from a tree three miles from that city and the body left uncared for until two days age. when it was secretly removed
 This was established to the satis< faction of S. J. Hill, brother in law of vergara. who went to Hidalgo to- day with United States Consul Gar rett to investigate the death of the American.
 They returned to NAuuo Laredo late tonight Federal soldiers at Hidalgo. he said, denied all knowledge of Yer xara's death and Captain Apolonio Rodriguez, commander there. emphat fcally denied that Vergaras and the horses which the ranchman claimed had been stolen from him had been sent to Piedras NegTas Hill however. said he recognized the miss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
A CASE OF EVERY
 MAN FOR HIMSELF" Passengers Description of Conditions After Steamboat Collision,

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-Clarence H. Davids of Yonkers, N. T., 9 passenger on the steamship Monroe which was sunk in collision with the Nantucket was witness today. in the trial of Captain Berry of the latter vessel and testified that so far as he could ob- serve 'ft was every man for him self" after the Monroe was rammed and began to sink. He admitted, how ever, that he did not know when he jumped into the sea that lifeboats had been launched from the Monroe and that many persons were picked up by them. Davids was saved by a boat from the Nantucket.
 Adolph Doehler, chief wireless oper- ator of the Nantucket, and five mem bers of it's crew also were examined today. Doehler testified he was read ing a book until few minutes before the collision and that he had heard messages exchanged between the Mon roe and her sister ship, the Hamilton. He said these messages related to the weather and the position of the ships and he did not think it necessary to repeat them to his captain.
 The hearing was adjourned until March g.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
MAYOR OPPOSES
 MANUAL TRAINING.
Defies School Committee by Removing
 the Paraphernalia.

Newburyport. Mass, Feb. 26-Mayor Hiram H. Landlords belief that man ual training should not be taught in the publis schools was put into practi- cal effect today when the mayor sent dray to the quarters occupied by this department and had all it's working paraphernalia, removed and placed in storage in city hall. He announced that he would refuse to sanction bills for maintenance of the manual train ing course after March l,
 Attorneys for the school committee will file a petition in the supreme court tomorrow asking for 8 writ of manda- mus to compel the mayor to furnish quarters for the school.
 Under his interpretation of recent law Mayor Landlord submitted to the city council a detailed budget of pro- posed school expenses making no pre- vision for the manual training school, It is his contention that he has the power in this way to abolish the scheel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
FOR INVESTIGATION
 OF LEAK IN SENATE,
News of the Executive Sessions is Ell.
 tering Out.

Washington, Feb. z6@Pfbffefty Kfv- en to recent executive proceedings in the senate. it developed today, has so aroused some members of that body that resolution has been introduced and referred to the committee on ruies directing the committee on foreign re- 1ations to conduct an investigation into the sources from which executive tn- formation is obtained
 Publication of incidents in the de bate on the general arbitration treaties last week precipftated discussion which gave rise to the resolution, which was introduced in subsequent executive session by Senator Kern of Indiana During discussion of the resolution senators were accused of violating their oaths tn revealing executive af- fairs, and one senator proposed that a law be enacted which would make 1t a penal offense for anyone to publish facts relating to matters held secret under the senate rules
 The suggestion precfpftated lively debate behind closed doors. many sem ators vigorously opposing such action.
 The suggestion did not pass beyond the stage of discussion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Staarnshin Arrivals

Genea, Feb. 21-Steaaaer Taermiaa, .Aigiers, Feb. 25.-steamer Princess Irene, New York for Naples.
 Glasgow, Feb. 26-Steamer Siciiian, Boston.
 Havre, Feb. 25.-steamer La saEoie. New York.
 Liverpool, Feb 2s.-steamer Alaunia, Boston
 Fishguard. Feb. 26.-Steamer Cam pania, New York for Liverpool.
 New York, Feb 26.-Steamer Vero- ma. Naples.
 Halifax. N. S., Feb. 26-Steamer An dania. Liverpool, and sailed for Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
INDUSTRY ANNOYED
 THE SUMMER VISITORS.
Court Enjoins Rookport Granite com-
 pany at Cape Ann.

Boston, Feb. 26-rhe harsh noises ef granite grinding machines no long CT will disturb the summer visitors on Cape Ann, for the children of the late General Benjamin F, Butler today ob- tained from the supreme court a re- straining order against the Roekpert Granite company, of which their fa- theF was one of the ineoFperators.
 The Buffers have spent their sum- Iaers at Bayview, near Reekport, for many years, but recently the seven grinding machines at the granite quar- ries ha1ze been operated. according te the court, @in such an unreasonable manner as to interfere with reasonable enjoyment of life.''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
TO LIMIT SCOPE OF
 TRADE COMMISSION
Anendment Co Make It an Advfsor,,
 and Investigating Body.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Enfor4s of senate and house committees were turned today toward perfecting as soon as possible the administration.s anti trust legislative programme. The sem ate committee on interstate commerce. held it's first hearing on the proposed bill to create an interstate trade com mission and amendments to limit the scope of that commission and to make it purely advisory and Investigating body, were submitted by Senator New lands, chairman of the committee.
 Members of a committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States discussed the proposed connmis- sion before the senate comnittee while hearings were in progress before house judiciary and interstate commerce committees with relation to legisls- ton to regulate holding companies federal control of railroad securities and shortening of judicial procedure under the Sherman antitrust law,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
ALLEGED BUNco
 WORKERS ARRESTED.
Separated PhiIadeIphia Woman From
 $4s,o00 Four Years Ago.

New York. Feb. 26.-"Paper Collar Joe" Gray and Michael Shea, out on bail under indictments charging them with working the wire tapping game, were arrested here today on a charge of swindling a Philadelphia woman out of $4S,000 four years ago. They were found by c Philadelphia detective in the district attorneys office, where they were waiting to give evidence against Dominicl< Riley, a former po- lice captain, who is to be tried for bribery in connection with the wire tapping swindles here,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Smallpox at Portland

Portland, Conn, Feb. 26-A number of eases of supposed chicRenpox in this town have proved to be smallpox, according to a diagnosis today by Health Officer Potter. Nine persons in the family of Fred Thompson have been i'll with the supposed chicken pox. A four year old boy in the fam fly was so i'll today that Dr. Potter was called and then the true nature of the disease was learned A strict quarantine was at once established.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
WI SONS MEXICAN
 POLICY ASSAILED
Senator ForaI<er Creates Enthusiasm
 at Harmony Meeting.

Columbus, O., Feb. es.-Assertine that democratic rule in state and na- tion is a failure and charging that the so-called political machine which has been established in Ohio by Gov ernor James M. Cox is a menace to free government, Ohio repu blicans and day at a harmony banquet"
 A demonstration took place when former United States Senator Joseph B. Foraker was called to the speaker s stand. He assaiied President Wilson's Mexican policy, terming it "a pusil- luminous policy and criticised the president for urging that American ships pay tolls through the Panama canal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
A TWISTED PASTOR
 FIGHTS FOR REQUEST.
codici Deprived Him of S1,so0, the
 Housekeeper Getting It.

Winsted, Conn., Feb. 2s.-Rev. Bur- ton E. Case of ATiddlebury lost his ap- peal from the probate court today in an effort to set aside an 1,Soe bequest in the will of the late Fl. J. Viets of Winsted, 9 Jury in the superior court bringing in a verdict against Mr. Case. Twelve days before Mr. Viets died he made a codicil to his will giving $1 800 to his housekeeper, Mrs. Scheffer. The sum had originally been bequeathed to Mrs. Case. The jury was out less than half an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
A GREATER FLOW OF THE
 SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD
Taft Speaks in Optimistic Vein Before
 Emanuel Brotherhood

New York, Feb, se-"There is a greater flew of the spirit of brother hood through all human beings than there was a generation ago. said said former President William H. Taft at the tenth anniversary of the Emanuel Brotherhood, observed here tonight at Temple Emanuel,
 eve see it in the larger tolerance the different religious denominations have fer each other and we see it in the sense of responsibility of those who have been fortunate in aecumu- lating wealth. he expIained.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
No Aoreement With Miners.

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-Unable to reach an agreement on new wage scale to take the place of the present one. which expires March 31. the joint conference of operators and miners from western Pennsylvania, Ohio, In diana and Illinois today adjourned sine die. It was announced that this action does not necessarily mean 6 strike, as 1t was pointed out that five weeks remain for the two. sides to get together in another effort to reach an agreement
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Charge Against suIzer Withdrawn.

New York. Feb. 36.-The charge that William Sulzer, former gevernar. and John A. Hennessy, who was his graft Investigator, were in league with the state highway department to favor cer- tain asphalt contractors as against others was withdrawn here today at a hearing before James w. Osborne Governor Glynn's investigator. Henry A. Rubine, attorney for the Warner Quinlan asphalt company, announced he was unable te substantiate the ale gation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
NO couRTMARTIAL.
Villa Said to Have Admitted Bentor
 Was Shot Without Trial.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb. 26-A new ver- sion of how William $. Benton met his death at Juarez, essentially differing from the official account given out by General Villa, and believed by Benton's s friends and countrymen to be authen- tic, has reached here. Americans and others interested in the incident have never ceased their efforts to learn the precise circumstances under which Benton died, and they have now ob- talned an account of the affair, in a. large measure based on admissions by Villa himself. which they believe to be correct, except for the latters claim that Benton had admitted he meant to do him harm. They believe Villa him
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
FIRE IN THE HOUSE
 OF GOOD SHEPHERD.
Girls in Hartford Institution March
 Out Without Confusion.

Hartford. Conn, Feh ad.--one hun dred and fifty girls at the House of the Good Shepherd were hurriedly marshalled from the building tonight, while a small fire ragged in the attic A ire he'd started in a clothes closet from an unknown cause. but was discovered in time by the mother superior anu two sisters, who fought the blaze suc- eessfully until the arrival of the fire- men, The fire was quickly subdued with a monetary loss of S20o.
 The girls marched from the building in DeFfect order.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Must Stand rriaI Aaain.

District Attorney Whitman today declared positively that he would seek to put Becker on trial again for the murder of Herman RosenthaL He was, he said. preparing the peoples case against the ex-police lieutenant. and would move for a new trial in either April or May. but was unable to fix the exact date at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
The First Kiss
 in l6 Months
BECKER AND WIFE HAVE HAPPY
 REUNION.
TAKEN TO THE TONES
Former Police Lieutenant Leaves the Death csII-Demonstratio by Other Prisoners-Gunnen Sentenced.

New York. Feb. 26.-After 8 trip from Ossining, accompanied by his wife, Charles Becker, the former lieu tenant of the New York police de- partment, was lodged in cell in the Tombs tonight. He was placed in cell No. 117, three doors from the one he occupied before he was taken to Sing Sing on October 30, 1912 to be ex- ecuted for the part he is alleged to have played in the murder of Herman Rosenthal, the gambler.
 First Kiss in is Months. Mrs. Becker arrived at Sing Sing prison early in the afternoon with a bundle of her husbands clothing un- der her arm. She did not know at the time that Becker's attorney, Joseph A. Shay, had received from the court conviction of her husband. When Shay and two deputy sheriffs arrived at the prison with another order signed by Supreme Court Justice Blur au- thorizing the release of Becker from the death house, the former policeman den's office. Their chairs were close together. Once the waroen and the guards turned their backs.
 That's the first time I have kissed my wife in sixteen months" said Becker afterwards.
 Shouts by Other Prisoners.
 As Becker, his attorney, his wife and the deputies guarding him step ped from the door of the prison, 8 '-trusty" working almost opposite waved his hand toward the long gray stone building, within whose walls nearly every convict in the prison had been locked up for the night.
 Immediately there was shout from the barred windows that was heard all the way to the railroad station, nearly mile away. As Becker en- the row of cell windows, another roar went up.
 On the way to the station Becker expressed regret that he had not had time to say goodbye to all the other inmates of the death house.
 "I am especially sorry" he said that I was unable to say a word or two to the four gunmen.
 Wouldn't Live in New York.
 And I want to take this opporau- nity to say that I didn't really mean what I said yesterday about going back in the police department and clean ing up the gunn1en in New York. wouldn't go back on the force for all the money in the world. There is nothing that could induce me to live in New York after I am finally freed for I am confident that I will be. l want to get away from the city. My greatest sorrows and my greatest tri- umphs have been in New York. But ] didn't get square deal.
 Whitman on the Level"
 TT see that District Attorney Whit man is quoted as saying that he plans to have me brought to trial again within the next six weeks. I hope he does it sooner than that I do not fear the district attorney, believe him to be a just man. If he, personally, against me. know the thing will be done right. Whitman is on the level can say no more than that
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Hartford Loses Biscuit Concern.

Harifcrd. Conn.,. Feb zsx-It was learned today that the local branch of the National Biscuit company will be closed shis week and removed to New York. in accordance with the annouRe- ed policy of the coneein to centralfze it's business Thirty persons were em- ployed at the Hartford branch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
sbe.;ffs Must Paw Own pr.uiuus.

Hartford. Conn, Feb. 26--Attorney General Light, in an opinion handed down today, holds that in the future all sheriffs must pay their own premi- ums on their indemnity bonds, These are now paid by the ssate. The ques- ton was raised by State Comptroller Daniel R Dunn. who asked for an opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Steamers Reported By Wireless

Lizard, Feb. 26.-Steamer St. Louis, New York for Southampton, signalled soc miles west at S.4s D. m. Due Ply mouth T.30 a. m. Saturday,
 Cape Race, N F., Feb. 26-Steamer Cincinnati, Genoa for New York. sig nailed 1900 miles east of Sandy Hook at 7.25 D. m. Dock s.so a. m. Mon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
suffraqettes Burn Another Church.

Dunbar, Scotland, Feb. 26-An "ar- son squad" of militant suffragettes to- day burned to the ground the historic Parish church of the village of White kirk near here. A large quantity of suffrage literature was left strewn about the scene. The church contained many relics.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
MinIster carden peIaxed.

Galveston, Tex. Feh. s6--rhe Rrtt- ish cruiser Essex, on which Sir Lionel Garden, British minister to Mexico. is to sail for this port enroute to Wash ingteH. was delayed at Vera Cruz This infcr1nation came to the British con sulate late today in eablegram from Vera esrarz
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
MISS ALMA CHUCK
 TO WED VioLlNIsT.
Marriage to Take Place at London
 Next June.

Kansas City. Mo, Feb. 26.-Miss AL ma Gluck, the prina donna, today an nouReed that she is engaged to marry EfreA Zimba1ist, Russian violiniSt and protege of the late Joseph Fels. Zim- baliSt is ROW touring Russia Miss Gluck said the marriage probably would be in June at the Elels homo in Lendon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
New York Pastor Called to London.

London, Feb. 26.-An invitation was forwarded by cable today to the Rev. pr. John Henry Jowett, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New York, to assume the pastorate of the Union Chapel in Islangton. Dr. Jowett left the Carr Lane Congre- gational church in Birmingham in January. 1911. to assume his present pastorate
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
The campania in Collision,

Liverpool, Feb 26.-Entering the Mersey tonight on her trip from New York, the Cunard line steamer Cam pania collided with a dredger. It is not known whether the Campania sus- tained any injury, but her propeller made a great hole in the dredger. No lives were lost or the smaller boat as 8 result of the collision,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
New Harvard Professor.

London. Feb. 2e.-The Rev Dr. Kir- sopp Lake, professor of early Christian literature and New Testament exegesis ill the University of Leiden. has been appointed professor of early Christian ity at Harvard university
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

A Jury at Bridgeport yesterday brought in a verdict for the defendant in the $2,o00 suit of R. Harold Cox of Mianus, against the New York & Stamford Railway company Cox claimed his automobile truck was struck by trolley car last October.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
OBITUARY.
Alanson 6. Hall.

Colorado Springs. Col, Feb. Be- After long illness Aianson S. Hall, multi millionaire and fer many years prominent in South American affairs, died today at his home at BEeadmoor, Col. MT. Hall was for several years American consul at Rosario, Argentine Republic. He was born December 31, 1S43
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
WON'T SEND MARINES INTO MEXICO
United States Has Not Asked Permission to Have
 an Armed Force of 200 at Mexico City
GUARD FOR EMBASSY IS DEEMED UNNECESSARY

Report From Mexico City That Huerta Had Refused Such Request of United States Believed to Have Been Inspired by Huerta For Effect Upon Mexican People-Via Said to Have Admitted That Benton Was Shot Without Trial Texas Governor Wants to Send His Rangers Across the Border But Admonished by Bryan That He Would Be Usurping Federal Responsibility ty-Aeroplane Ar rives For Rebels.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

Miss Amanda M. May, 80 years old, a collaborator with Neal Dow in the campaign which made Maine a dry state, died at her home at Whittier, Cal, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

J. N. Johnson and w. c. Cole, who pleaded guilty to robbing the Bank of Logansport, La, of $6.000 several weeks ago, were sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
Admiral Krantz.

TouIon. France. Feb. 26.-Vice Ad- miral Jules Francois Emile Krants, minister of marine in three cabinets. died here today. He was 93 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

William w. ulerich, a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, hanged himself in a sanitarium at Pittsburgh, yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

A Fine of S10 and costs was assess ed against Miss Mary Lindsay, the suffragette, who horsewhipped Lord Weardale a week ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

The Eugenic Marriage Idea is incor- porated in a. bill introduced yesterday by AssembIyman Tudor of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
eunnen so Die April 18th.

Albany, N. Y. Feb. 26.-'Gyp the Blood" Lefty Louie" 'Whitey Lewis and "Dago Frank" the four gunmen Jointly convicted with former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. the gambler, will be electrocuted during the week beginning April 13. The date was fixed by the court of appeals to- day
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

A Fire Which broke out yesterday in the St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary at Montreal, a state institution, destroy ed the hospital annex and did exten- sive damage to the surgical depart ment-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
The Bulletins Cucaon in Norwich Double That of Any Ohe
Cabled Paragraphs
s1 .ooQ. .ooo for cuhan canitoI

Havana, Feb. 26.-The Cuban sen ate today passed 8 bill appropriating $1.000, 900 for the erection of a Cuban capitol building.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

Miss Hattie M. conant, an aged in valid was burned to death h a fire which destroyed Brookside Fnvazides home at fstchburs. Mass, yeztsrdnys
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
German Duel Ends Fatally.

Metz, Germany, Feb. 26-Ldeutenant Haage of the sSth Infantry regiment, stationed here, was killed today in & duel with Lieut.. Won La Valette Saint George, of the same regiment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

A Bill Ordering the equipment of all public telephones with sanitary de- vices for meuthpieces, was favor ably reported by the Massachusetts legislative committee on public health yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27
carranza Hears from Bryan.

Nogaies, Sonora, Mexico, Feb. 26.- The constitutionalist commander-in- chief, General Venustiano Carranza. received tonight a, communication from Secretary of State Bryan regarding the death recently at Juarez of w. $. Benton a British subject
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

Leaves Of Absence were granted by the post office department yesterday to all tlalrd and fourth class postnasters to enable them to attend the annual convention of the National Iearue of Postmasters. at Sa<imJte, SzAsteuiber 17, Is, and 1o
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

Demand For a General Increase in wages has been made to the Northern Pacific by the conductors and train men through the Brotherhood ef Rail way Traipmen and the Order of Rail way Conductors.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-27

Alfred Moves, the English poet. who is in this country featuring in the cause of world peace has been asked to join the faculty of Princeton uni yersity