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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
AIienist Touches
 ThaW's Sanity
MEMBER OF FEDERAL COMMIS-
 SION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
PERFECTLY RATIONAL
Dr.. c. p. Bancroft Stated That He Had Tested Thaw's Mental Condi- ton flor Reaction from Every Pos sibIe Angle"

New York June 2S.-Harry K Thaw was described as sane and rational to- day by two members of the federal commission which was appointed by the United States court in New Hampshire to determine whether he should be allowed his liberty under bail during the extradition proceed 1ngs to bring him back from that state to New York. They were General Frank s. Streeter of Concord, N H. chairman of the commission and Dr. Charles P. Bancroft, superintendent of the New Hampshire State Hospital for the Insane at Manchester.
 Expert Alienist Testifies.
 Dr. Bancroft, testifying as an expert alienist, said that he had examined Thaw both mentally and physically over a period Of three weeks and had tested his mental condition for reac- ton from every possible angle" He said that the members of the com mission had gone over in detail with Thaw all the circumstances of his life and had omitted no topic which might bring to the surface the deIusion from which the state alleges Thaw was suffering at the time he shot Stanford White and still is-that he was ''di- vinely appointed the protector of American girlhood."
 Thaw Perfectly Sane.
 W V 1Cd d44NA LI4LA4 ptI4GCLlN SdIl0 anu rational" said Dr. Bancroft. He said on cross examination that a true par anoiac, such as the state charges Thaw to be, might for a time sub merge his delusiOn so as to defy the tests of the most expert alienists, but did not think that this could be done for more than two or three months. It was bound to appear after awhile.
 Counsel For State Cites a Case.
 Counsel for the state cited to him a case in a New York asylum where a paranoiac had successfully conceal ed his deluSion for a year and a half and gained his discharge as a sane man. On the night of his release, said the attorney, he went home and killed his sister-in-Iaw with an axe. Dr. Bancroft said he had not heard of the case.
 The witness said he had not given "a great deal of weight to testimony in previous Thaw proceedings before him to the effect that various of his relatives had the taint of insanity. He had not observed that Thaw in his childhood was given to violent out bursts, though he appeared to have been eXcitable in his temperament, he said.
 A Spoiled Child.
 "He seemed to have been a spoiled child" said the witness Like some children of the rich he was brought up without discipline, given his own way too much and lacked occupation circumstances that lead to failure" He did not find, he said, that Thaw was morally perverted.
 General Streeter, giving his opinion as a lay member of the commission, said that Thaw acted in a perfectly normal way both while he was being examined and at a social occsion ar rangd totest his social reaction" Thaw, he said, had expressed regret for the killing of Stanford White and admitted he had made a mistake in ideaIzing Evelyn Nesbit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
PERPLEXED BY FIRE
 IN CLAY CLIFFS.
Gay Head, Mass, Residents Unable to
 Account for Mystery.

Gay Head, Mass, June 2s.-The in- habitants of this little settlement on Martha's Vineyard Island have been perpleXed for two days by a. mysterious fire burning in the heart of one of the clay cliffs from which the village re- ceiVed its name.
 It was noticed yesterday that smoke was issuing from Black Cliff, 100 feet above sea level, and 25 feet below the top of the promontory. Investigation showed that smoke columns were ris- ing from the clay at different places in a tract about 25 feet square, and the soil on the surface bore a. yellow stain. So far as local traditions indt- cate, there never has been a subterra- mean fire in the locality.
 Although the cause of the phenome- non has not been explained, a few the ories have been advanced. One is that an undiscovered deposit of bituminous coal has been ignited in an iuexpIica- ble manner. Supporters of this theory say that the odOr from the smoke bears out their contention. Others believe that torrential rainfall on Saturday penetrated an unknown lime formation and set up a combustion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29

| calm prevails, no important gains or actions being reported by either side.
 The Italian war office has little to tell of the progress of events along the Austrian frontier, stating merely that there has been no important develop ment along the entire front. The seem ing asloWness of the Italian campaign is due largely to the mountainous nature of the country over which advances have to be made and the indictment weather which has prevailed for some time past.
 The French ministry of war reports that Italy has. broken off diplomatic relations with Turkey and that Italy will send troops to the Dardanelles. But official confirmation of this from Rome is lacking.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
PRESIDENT DENOTES TIME
 TO FOREIGN COMPLICATIONS
In Communication With Secretary
 Lansing and Other Officials,

Cornish, N. H., June 28.-President Wilson devoted several hours today to the consideration of the Mexican, the European and the Haitien situations. He was in communication with Seer etary Lansing and other Washington officials. There was no indication tonight that any of the business brought before him wsa of such press ing nature as to take him hurriedly back to Washington, but he is keep ing himself ready to leave here at any time.
 The president let it be known that he had outlined to Secretary Lansing the policy to be pursued toward Haiti as a result of the political and f1nan- cial troubles which have shaken that country for a long time What this policy is, was not disclosed by the president but 1t was understood that further efforts would be made to straighten out the finances of Haiti through some arrangement similar to the American collectorship now in ef- feet in the Dominican republic.
 MT. Wilson was notified of the ar rest on the Mexican border of Gen eral Victoriano Huerta, but the in vestigation of the charges against the former Mexican dictator and his pro- secution will be left to department of justice officials. Reports on the Mexican situation have been trans mitted to the president here, but 1t was said tonight that he had nothing to give out for publication.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
HORN REFUSED TO
 PLEAD TO INDICTMENT
Charging Illegal Transportation of Dy- namite from New York to Maine.

Boston, June 2S.-lWerner Horn, who claiming to be an officer of the German army, tried to blow up the interna- tional bridge at Vanceboro, Me, last February, today refused to plead to three federal indictments charging ille- gal transportation of dynamite from New York to Maine. Pleas of not guilty were entered by direction of the court
 District Attorney Anderson asked for an immediate trial, but former Con- greSsman Joseph F. O'Connell, counsel for the prisoner, objected on the ground that he wished to enter an appeal from 8 decision of the court, rendered sew eral weeks ago, dismissing Horns habeas corpus petition.
 After Horn had been brought from jail and had told the court personally that he preferred to remain in con finement all summer rather than go to trial without an opportunity to have the circuit court of appeals pass on the habeas corpus ruling. the case was continued until September.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
$2,ooo, 900 COMMON STOCK
 HARTFORD GAS LIGHT co.
Purchased by BodeII 6 Co. of Provi- dence-Hartford Company Associated.

Providence, R. I, June 28.-Bodel1 & company of this city announced today they had purchased from the United Gas and Electric corporation of New Jersey their holdings of the shares of the common stock of the Hartford City Gas Light company, involving approxi- mately over S2,000, 900. A Hartford company was associated with. them in the purchase of the stock.
 The Hartford City Gas Light com pany supplies Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford and Wethersfield and sells gas to companies supplying Wind sor, Windsor Locks, Thompsonville and Enfield
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
CONDITIONS IN MEXICO
 GIT YARE CRITICAL,
Zapatistas Holding the City With a
 Force of 25,oo0 Men,

Washington, June 2S.-Omcial des- patches sent by the British charge daffaires at Mexico City by courier to Vera Cruz and from there cabled to the state department today, pie tured conditions in the Mexican cap ital as exeremely critical.
 The Zapatistas holding the city with force estimated at nearly 25,O00 men were reported by the courier to have repulsed last Wednesday an attacking Carranza army under General Pablo Gouzalez, while General Carranza was disatching all rollin gstock and avail able men in an attempt to reinforce Gonzalez and continue the assault
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
GOSSIP CONCERNING
 LANsING's SUCCESSOR
John w. Davis Spoken of as Next
 State Department Counsellor.

Washington. June 2S.-Gossip con- corning the successor to Secretary Lansing as Counsellor of the State Department continued today with prominent mention in official quarters of John W. Davis, Solicitor General of the Department of Justice. Ex- Representative A. Mitchell Palmer, of Pennsylvania, was suggested as MT. Davis's probable successor No se- lection is likely, however, until Pres ident Wilson returns from Cornish. N. H.
 1nasmuch as the position of Coun- sellor requires a thorough familiarity with international law. it is thought likely in some quarters that some man who has represented the United States on arbitration tribunals or is now engaged in the practice of inter national law will be selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
KILLED HIS WIFE
 DURING A QUARREL.
Alleged Confession of Marshall s.
 Thompson of Hayden's Station.

Thompson of Hayden's Station.
 Windsor, Conn, June 28.-Marshall s. Thompson, aged 21, colored, who has been held by States Attorney Alcorn pending an investigation into the death of his IT year old wife at Hayden s Station last night confessed, accord ing to the authorities, that he shot her during a quarrel. He had at first told the police that she had shot herself. Thompson was arrested. charged with murder, and he will be given a pre- Hminary hearing tomorrow morning.
 The alleged confession was made in the presence of Coroner J. G. Calhoun Deputy Sheriff s. M. WeIch and State Policeman Robert T. Hurley. Accord ing to the confession, which was in writing, Thompson and his wife lived together unhappily. When he com plained about the supper not being properly cooked last night, the confess sion says, she ran into her room, pro duced a revolver, and he wrestled with her, the revolver being discharged while he held it.
 The autopsy disclosed, according to the coroner, that it was impossible for the woman to shoot herself
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
RUSSIANS SEEKING
 DEFENSIVE POSITION
Grand Dukes Lines Are Still Intact and Retreat
 Was Orderly
SERIOUS BATTLE ON LEFT BANK OF WsTULA

There is General Expectation That the Russian Forces Will Yet Oppose Strong Resistance to the Ausro- Germans Teutonic Allies Devotng Men and Strength in Further Attempt to Strike at Warsaw-No Great Gains by Either Side in Western Zone-No Important Develop ments are Reported From the Austro-Italian Front French Ministry Reports That Italy Send Troops the DardaneIles
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
MORE MIDSHIPMEN
 ARE MADE DEFENDANTS.
Seven Additional Names Were Add
 ed to the List Yesterday,

Annapolis, MT, June 2S.-Seven ad- ditional midshipmen were today made defendants or interested parties, be- fore the court of inquiry which is in- the Naval Academy, increasing the number to 2S. They are David Click, E. Fl. Jones, W. H. Hopkins, Jr., E. J. Waddell, c. M Beagle and Karl Keller of the present second class and K. H. Whitaker of the third class. All were made defendants on the basis of testimony given during the latter part of last week. Their entry into the case as interested parties, Is ex- pected to prolong the hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
WORKED THE SICK
 ENGINEER SPINDLE
On Springfield Man - swindIer Gets
 Term in Sing Sing.

New York, June 2S.-Nicholas Arn- stein was sentenced today to term of from two years and ten months to lowing his conviction on an indictment charging the theft of $15,OOO from William E. Shinks of Springfield, Mass
 Arnstein was extradited from Lon don last fall. He was found guilty of working the so-ca1led sick engineer sWindle to secure MT. Shinks' money. Indictments on the same charge are pending against Samuel P. Giraux. Frank McGee, Henry Cannon and Don ald Persch. Persch has turned states evidence,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Ancient Tablet for Yale.

New Haven, Conn. June 2S.-An- nouncement was made tonight that Colonel I. M. Ullman of this city has presented to Yale University a, val uable tablet written about the fifth century before Christ. The stone is said to be the only one of it's kind in this country. The inscription refers to worship of a god. The stone was unearthed near the city of Tarsus in Asia Minor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
AUTO PLUNGED INTO
 CANAL AT TURNER'S FALLS.
Robert D. Miller Was Drowned and His
 Wife Died of Shock.

Turner's Falls, Mass, June 2S.-An automobile in which NIr and Mrs Robert D. Miller were returning to their home in AthoI after a trip through the Berkshires plunged into a canal here today. MT. Miller was drowned and Mrs. Miller, who was res sued from the water by her son, F. w. Miller, principal of the high school at Maynard. Mass. died of shock a few hours after the accident. The younger MT. Miller and Miss Edna Locke of Winchester, Mass, who were also in the car, were not injured
 The machine, operated by Miss Locke had crossed the high suspension bridge over the Connecticut river and had entered a bridge over a canal sup plying water power to the factories on the riVerbank. At this point consid- erable construction work was in progress and the guard rail of the bridge was missing. In the darkness of the early morning the automobile shot over the side of the bridge into the water.
 The elder Miller was pinned beneath the car and could not extricate himself
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
U. s. Contention
 in the Frye Case
SETTLEMENT BY DIRECT DIPLo-
 MAuc NEGOTIATIONS.
OUTSIDE PRIZE COURT
Denies Right of Germany to Stop Carrying of Contraband "by De- struction of the contraband and the Ship Carrying It."

Washington. June 28.-By agreement with the German foreign office the state department made public tonight the text of the note sent on June 24 by the United States asking Germany to reconsider her refusal to settle by direct diplomatic negotiations, in stead of by prize court proceedings, the claim presented on behalf of the captain and owners of the American ship William P. Frye, sunk with her cargo of wheat by the commerce raid CT Prinz Eitel Freidrich. Ambassa-
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
s1oooo Fire at WiIson,s Station.

Windsor. Conn, June 2s.-F1re of un- certain origin tonight destroyed the building occupied by Anders Christen- sens market garden store, at Wilson's Station, causing a loss of S10,000. Mr. Christensen was overcome with smoke while fighting the blaze and nearly lost his life. He was rescued by firemen As the village has no fire department, a company from the Hartford depart ment was sent to the scene
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
TWO MORE MoToRcYcLIsTs
 INJURED AT DARIEN,
Were Struck by an Automobile
 Chauffeur Held in $2,ooo Bonds.

Darien, Conn.,. June 28.-Two motor cyclists, Veveto Caputo and Antonio LeOnetti of Stamford, were seriously injured near the railroad bridge here tonight when they were struck by an automobile owned by c. E. Schofield of ROwayton. They were taken to a Stamford hospital suffering from inter nal injuries. R. F. Dfbble, driver of the automobile, was arrested and released in $2,000 bonds for a hearing. The accident occurred within a few hun dred feet of where Sheriff Pease's auto mobile struck two motorcyclists last night
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
FORMER GOV. SLATON
 OFF FOR PACIFIC COAST.
Military Guard Withdrawn From His
 Sururban Home.

Atlanta, Ga, June 28.-Former Gov ernor John M. Slaton, accompanied by MT. Slaton left Atlanta late to- day for the Pacific coast by way of New York and tonight the military guard stationed at his suburban home since the demonstration against the communication of Leo M. Franks death sentence began on June 21 was with drawn.
 The departure of MT. and Mrs. Sla- ton was without. incident
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Killed by Fall from Porch.

garet G. Parker, 77 years old, was killed here today by a fall from the porch of her home. The railing gave way and she struck on her head, causing concussion of the brain. She was the widow of William D. Parker,
 a pioneer player piano man of this
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Roy Killed While steaIina a Rida.

New Haven, Conn, June 28-Nine years old Harry Koskey was killed tonight when he fell from a wagon on which he was stealing a ride in Grand Avenue and the wheels ran over his head. His five years old sis ter Irene also fell from the wagon, but escaped unhurt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Montenesrins Take Seaport.

Berlin, June 2S (By wireless teleg- graphy to SayviIle, N. Y.)-A telegram received here from Scutari says that the Montenegrins have occupied the Albanian harbor of Giovanni Medua, and are now marching on Alessio.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN
 MERIDEN AUTO STATION
$1o,o0o Damage and an EmpIoye Se-
 Verely Burned.

Meriden, Conn, June 28.-Damages estimated at between $1O,OOO and S15,- 900 resulted today from a fire in the Meriden Auto station on West Main street owned by Mrs. Adam Engle- hardt. Fire followed two explosions, and Frederick Collington, an employe, was severely burned about the face and hands before he was dragged to Sa1ety by other WOrkmen. One building, the machine shop was burn ed out and eleven cars in it practical ly ruined
 It was about a year ago that Mrs. Engleharts husband was blown to death in an explosion at the same place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29

One thousand men, believed to be reservists for the Italian army, sailed from New York for Genoa on the Italian steamer Duca d'Aosta.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
WOONSOCKET MAN KILLS
 HIMSELF BEFORE TRIAL.
Indicted for Attempting Murder, He
 Shot Woman and Himself.

Woonsocket. R. l., June 28.-WilIiam Morrissey, under indictment for at tempting to murder Mrs. Mary Park hurst, a cook employed at his former boarding place, shot the woman and himself a few hours before his case was to be called in court today. Mrs. Parkhurst was not fatally injured, but Morrissey died within an hour. The shooting took place in the yard of the house where Mrs. Parkhurst was em- plOyed. The police say that she had objected to Morrissey's attentions.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Refused Holy Sec Mails.

Washington. June 2S.-In a verbal note presented at the state department today, the Italian embassy asserted that the Austro- Hungarian postal au- thorities had refused to receive and forward mails from the Holy See, even when bearing the soflcia1 seal of the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Three Men Killed in Wreck.

St. Joseph, Mo-, June 28.-Three men were killed yesterday in head 5n collision near here between two last freight trains on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad l.. H. Askew, engine driver; J. B. For fester, fireman, and I. B. Berry, brake nan, were crushed to death, and Will saIn H. Stewart, the other engine ariyer, was injured so severely that k-Ss&@ ASnactAd r
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
ARTILLERY RANGE FOR
 MILITIA AND REGULARS
War Department Purchase of 4e,o0o
 Acres on Pocono Mountains.

Washington. June 2S.-The War De- partment has bought for s50,000 nine teen thousand acres of land at Toby hanna, Pa. for field artillery range for both militia and regular troops.
 It is probable that at least one sim liar range will be erected in the South. probably in Alabama or Georgia. and another in California That will be dependent upon the development of the militia in those sections.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Italian Mountain Artillery Effeotive,

Rome, Via Paris. June 2s, 11.5s D. m.--The following Italian official war statement was given out here tonight:
 In Carnia mountain artillery was transported with difficulty to a sum- init and used effectively on the en- en1y's camp on the other side of Val Is P1ccolo. The enemy'S aeropIanes are becoming active, positions recent ly conquered being bombarded, but generally with slight result
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Condensed TeIegrams

The convention of American Zionists opened in Boston.
 About f6,o0o Jews arc serving with the British army.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
OBITUARY.
John Clinton Gray,

Newport, R. l., June 28.-John C1in- ton Gray, judge of the court of appeals of New York for many years, died at his summer home here today. He was stricken with a paralytic shock last Wednesday and pneumonia set in 8 day later. Judge Gray was 72 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Escaped ~rrustv" Recant,,rsd

Auburn, N. Y, June 2S.-Andrew Brady, a ~trusty" employed as a fire man in Auburn Prison, who escaped by going over the wall yesterday, was recaptured early this morning at his former home in Oswego. He. was Ere-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Frank WI. Benson. 1e wears bid. r,

ceived a divorce in St. Louis from his wife, Mrs. Ethel Benson, aged fifteen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Child Burned to Death.

Hartford. June 2S.-F4ve years old Janet La Bel of East Hartford died tonight in a hospital as the result of burns received while playing with matches at her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
AMERICAN STEAMERS
 CARGO IN PRIZE COURT.
The Seaconnett, Bound from New York
 for Gothenburg, Seized by British.

London, June p Delayed by Cen sor) The American steamer Seacon- nett, enormously reported released yesterday, when it was stated that in vestigation had shown her cargo was not intended for the use of enemies of Great Britain, actually was taken to Shields where @ portion of her cargo was discharged and sent to a prize court. The Seaconnett was b ound from New York for Gothenburg and was detained at Kirkwau.
 The American steamer Portland, from San Francisco for Stockholm, which was detained at KirkwaIl was taken to Blyth, where 34 tons of dried fruit forming part of her general cargo was sent to a prize court.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
WIRE TAPPING SCHEME
 WORKED ON HOTEL MAN
FIeeeed Out of $9,ooO-SwindIer Pleaded Guilty and is Sentenced.

New York June 28.-Frederick Con- dorf, who entered a plea of guilty last week to charge of fieecing William F. Davis, a hotel keeper of Glassboro N. J., out of $8,0O0 by means of a dummy pool room and a wire tapping scheme, was today sentenced to from a year and four months to ten years in Sing Sing prison
 In accepting Gondorfs plea of guil- ty, the court dismissed five other in- dfctments against him. Gondorf is a brother of Charles Gondorf, now serv- ing term in Sing Sing for operating a wire-tapping swindle. According to the police the Gondorfs and their as- sistants defrauded various victoms ont of about $2,OO0,OOO in seven years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Fall From Roof Fatal

Hartford, Conn, June 2S.-Sidney Reisman. IS years old, fell from the roof of five story building in Main street today and was instantly kill
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
CabIed Paragraphs
Americans Lack Passports.

Liverpool, June 2S, 5.56 p. m.-Six passengers of the American line steam ship St. Paul, which arrived here last night from New York, have been de- tatned on board the ship on account of the insufhciency or lack of passports.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29

Alexander KeneaIey, editor of the London Daily Mirror" well known as a newspaperman, died at Hasle- mere, Surrey of heart trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29

Reginald V. Philips, 94, was killed by lightning at North Scituate. R. l., while seeking shelter in a small shed used for storage purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-29
Four Killed by Liohtnino.

Grand Forks, N. D., June 28-Four persons were killed by lightning dur ing a severe electrical and rain storm which swept North Dakota and north