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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14

The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad company elected George H. McF'adden. of Philadelphia. a director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rudolph Ellis
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
CROWDS CHEER MAYOR
 BELLS AcoUITTAL
No Statement in Regard to Other
 Election Conspiracy Cases.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct 13-Follow- ing the acquittal by a jury today of Mayor Joseph E. Bell. who has been on trial here for more than five weeks on the charge of election conspiracy, Prosecutor A. J. Fucker declined to make any statement in regard to the disposition of the cases of more than one hundred others who were indicted with the mayor. These include Thom- as Taggart, democratic national com mitteeman and Samuel V. Perrot chief of police.
 Joseph Roach, who was employed as special prosecutor in the trial said he was engaged only in the Bell case and would not participate in the trials of any of the other men indicted with Mayor Bell.
 The jury reached its agreement one hour and forty three minutes after the court had completed his instruc- tions. Four ballotts were taken. On the first three ballots the jury stood viction.
 A mighty shout, which was taken up by the crowd in the corridors. vert up in the courtroom when the verdict was read. although the court had requested there be no demonstra- tion. Mayor Bell was immediately surrounded by his friends.
 He was stopped many times on his way from the courtroom and held inn promptu receptions in the street.
 The jury was discharged immedi- ately after rendering the verdict.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
Another Zeppelin
 Raid on London
EIGHT PERSONS KILLED AND
 ABOUT s4 INJURED
SLIGHT DAMAGE DONE
With the Exception of Soldier All the Killed Were civilians--A Few Fires Resulted, But Were Quickly Put Out.

London. Oct. IA. 12.so a. m.-zeppe- lin airships have made another raid over London dropping bombs
 Eight Persons Killed.
 Eight persons are declared to have been killed and about 34 injured. The material damage done is said to have been small
 The home office shortly after mid night made the following report on tho raid:
 Fires Quickly Put Out.
 "A Zeppelin raid was made yes- terday evening over portion of the London area, when a certain number of incendiary and explosive bombs were dropped. The material damage done was small. A few fires result ed, but they were quickly put out by the fire brigade.
 The admiralty will issue a state ment today when particulars are available.
 No Public Buildings Damaged.
 At present it is possible only to say no public buildings were damaged and that the casualties so far report ed number two women and six men killed and about 34 injured. With the exception of a soldier killed all these were civilians.
 These figures include all the casu- alties reported at 11.45 o'clock We'd neSday evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
TRIAL OF NEW HAVEN
 DIRECTORS HAS BEGUN
Three Tentative Jurors Was the Ee-
 suit of First Days Proesedinss-

New York. Oct. i3.-The IoEg pend ling trial of the directors and fcrTntr directors of the New Tork. New Haven and Hartford Railroad. which will test the ability of the government to obtain the conviction of tho ci- rectors of an alleged monopolis -ic corporation under the so-caled criminal clause of the criminal Sher- man antitrust law, was begun in tho federal court here today before Judge Jimlt Three tentative Jurors were .n the box when the first days proceed ines closel
 The ele-sn defendants w!i1 went iL trial represented in the aggregate wealth running into the hundreds of millions and are men who have not only taken a prominent 7art fin iinan- cial affairs. but. as pointed out by their counsel had occupied petitions of public trus. or hal been Variocs- ly active n the fseld of education and philanthropy. IL WEE remarked that never in the history of the federal courts had such a number of Kotable men been called to trial with the pos- sibility of terms in jail facing them
 The defendants were. William Rockefeller, Charles F. Broolxer. b Newton Darby. Robert W. Taft. Jas s. Hemingway. Lewis CaSs lycdyard Charles AL Pratt, A. Hea.o1 Ii"bfTt- son. Frederic< F. Brewster. Henry K McFarg and Edward D. R0o6sEs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14

then the market had been firm, with January contracts selling up to 11So, more than Ss-50 a bale over Mondays closing. But news of the decision car ried prices down almost to Mondays levels.
 Widely Divergent opinions.
 Later the opinion was expressed about the New York Cotton Exchan-e that the decision would not have any effect upon existing contracts and there were rElIies of from 10 to 1B points. The market remained un- steady until the close. however. and opinions on inc effect of the decision were widely divergent.
 The cotton futures act became op- erative February 1e, and ff the hfgh- er courts sustain Judge Hourh. or if the government docs not appeal the case aii the money collected pnder the iaT win have to be refunded
 Would Prevent Speculation
 Although the act pIaced a tax of fvro cents a pound uron all transac- lions in cotton for future delivery. il was openly avowed by it's sponsors as being a measure designated to prevent ~peculation in cotton futures This form of trading formed a considerable nnrtfon of the business done between cotton brolIerare firms in the nited States and Liverpool When 1t be- came operative trading In futures was irnmcdiateiv curtsined. The business done bv two or three large New York end New Orleans firms rapidly dwindied and several rerTnanent cot ton brokers prepared 10 retire.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14

New York. Oct 13.-The cotton fu- lures act of August IS. 1914. also known as the Lever law was today declared uneonstitutional by Federal Judge Hough because, as a revenue measure. 1t originated in the senate instead of the house of representatives as required by the constitution
 The decision was rendered in a test suit brought by Samuel T. Hubbard of the cotton brokerage firm of Hub hard Brothers. and others to recover S1o. 900 paid under protest to John q under. the provisions of the law. Judg- ment was rendered in favor of the plaintifrs.
 Basis of Finding.
 The suit alIeeed the act was un- constitutional first because it originated In the serete of the lower hous9 and second the law taxed the manner of Ferforruirr the transact instead of he transaction itself
 Judge Hourh sustained the first con- teufior. but gave no finding on the 5econ6. He sold:
 The bill known as the Cotton FN1- lures act. anproved August 12. 1914. never was and is not 2 law the United States and therefcre as a pro- position 1t is no longer open to dis cussioa.
 Must Originate in Lower House.
 This Is one of the legislative pro- tects which, to be a law. must orig mate h the lower house. The con- stitution provides that all bills for revenue must originate in the house of representatives. It Is not seen how this court can disrezard information furnished hy congress itself
 Do>isien on Technical Point.
 Tt is most ursatfsfactory to Erount Heci1ion upon SO technical "a -poInta bu fstc1 as it Is. the nridinE disnoses O the case and must leave Tndiscusses | the Arguments equally able and in' struc.ive upon the other and perman, snt branch of the litigation"
 Concerning the contention of tn governments. attorneys that the ac was designed primarily to proven speculation in cotton futures. Judgl Hough said 1t was immateriai wha intent was behind the act so long al congress had labelled 1t a tax meas ' ure
 Caused a Break in Cotton.
 Within a short time after reports O the decision reached cotton trader was a shap break in the market Unit
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
TAFT WOULD LIMIT
 POWERS OF PRESIDENT
Advocates Term of Six or Seven
 Years With No Reelection.

ident William Howard Taft reclared himself as opposed to giving the pres ident the power to veto special items and clauses in an appropriation bill as now exercised by some governors, not ably the governor of New York, in a lecture before the Columbia Univers- ity Institute of Arts and Sciences here last night. MT Taft's topic was The Presidency, It's Powers, Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations. n
 MT. Taft said he was inclined to the view that the presidents term should be six or seven years and that the incumbent should not be eligible for re-election,- believing that such a change would give the executive greater courage and independence in the dischare of his duties"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
KINDLY DEED OF
 WARDEN OSBORNE
Permitted Dead Body of Mother of Young Convict to be Brought With in Sons View.

New York. Oct. 13.-The fact that Warden Thomas Mott Osborne of Sing Sing caused the body of the aged mother of young convict to be brouht to within a few steps of the prison after Superintendent Riley of the state prison department had re- fused the prisoner permission to vis- it the Brooklyn home where she lay dying was revealed here yesterday This and the additional fact that be- fOre-the dead in an -uudertalfe's cf1.fra el near the prison the convict vowed never to drink liquor, the cause of his trouble. was admitted here by Warden Osborne.
 MT. Osborne's interest in the case followed the receipt of a telegram that the convict's mother was dying and requested to see the prisoner, her favorite child. Superintendent Riley s refusal to grant the privilege was consistent with a recent order. Be- fore another move could be made the woman died and then Warden Os- borne devised the way to give the convict a last look at his parents body which was being shipped to Bos- ton. The visit to the undertaker's was made under guard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
STATES EXPENSES DECREASED
 $1,ses,61s LAST YEAR
Highway Department $f,2oo,ooo Less
 Tuberculosis S2oo,ooo Less.

Hartford, Conn, Oct l3.-Figures compiled by the comptroller's office from orders drawn by the state treasurer for the fiscal year ending September 30, it was stated today, show decrease of $1,366,619 over the previous year. These orders amount ed to $7,904.0S5. For 1913-1914 they were $9,270,705.
 Expenses of the highway depart ment were less by $1,200,O00 and those of the tuberculosis commission were less by $2o0,00O than in the previous year.
 State Treasurer Chamberlain said today he did not expect to issue bonds this year or next. Bonds for S5,u00, 0OO, authorized by the last general assembly still remain to be issued.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
TANK CONTAINING 1.soo
 GALLONS WATER COLLAPSED.
Narrowly. Missed a Number of Em- Ployes at Windsor Locks Paper Mill.

Windsor Locks. Conn. Oct. 1s-A tank containing 1,600 gallons of water, located on top of the F. H Whittlesey paper mill, collapsed today; tore its way through floors and landed in the cellar. narrowly missing a number of employees A side of the building was torn out, the machinery was put out of commission and the mill will be Idle for some days until the damage can be repaired No estimate of the loss could be obtained, but 1t is believed 1t will mount up to several thousand dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
SCHEDULES IN BANKRUPTCY
 OF Ex-GoV. JOHN A. RIx
Endorsed Notes s5oo, 1888, Liabilities,
 $e12se7, Assets $seo,s52.

Utica, N. T.. Oct. 13.-The schedules In bankruptcy of ex-Governod John A. Dix were filed here today and tndi- cates that he has liabilities of $e12,- 3s7, of which he is liable as endorser or notes to amount of $500,33s for benefit of others. Assets are Sseo : S52. including stocks and bonds valued at $SS7, 100 par. He has over 100 creditors, chiefly banks
 Ex-Governor Dix owns 2,555 shares of Moose River Lumber company. the schedules of which were also filed. The concern has liabilities of $460,141 and are valued at $3ss.o00 and plant and machinery $166.00O The company hos over 100 creditors. Mrs. Gertrude n. Dix is a creditor of the bankrupts to the amount of over s200.00o.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
FRENCH DEPUTIES VOTE
 CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT
Premier Viviani Also Assumes Port
 folio of Foreign Affairs.

Paris, Oct, 13, 10 p. m.-The gov ernment of which, Reve Yiviani is the head, received decisive vote Of con
 idence in the chamber nf deputies tonight, 372 to g, after a long and ex- citing session, in which the goern- ment's war policy, particularly that relating to the Balkans, was severely crfticizer by leaders representing the important committees, military and naval affairs.
 The debate was signaltzed at the outset by the announcement by Prem fer Viviana. of the resignation of M. Delcasse, which had been accepted, M. Yiviani assuming the portfolio of foreign affairs in addition to the pres idency of the council
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
OF PHILOSOPHY
 AT AGE OF 1e YEARS
Nordert Wiener Appointed Assistant
 at Harvard College.

Cambridge, Mass, Oct 13.-Nordert Wiener, 1g years of age. was appoint ed an assistant professor of philosophy at Harvard college today In this ca pacity he will be called upon to in struct men who are his elders. As boy of 13. Wiener received the degree of bachelor of arts from Tufts college. He was awarded the degree of doctor of philosophy at liar yard in 1913 and for the past two years has been travelling fellow of liar yard at Cambridge university, Eng land,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
~LEAeUE FOR MARRYING
 OF BROKEN HEROES
Advocated by Rev. Ernest Houshton,
 British Rector.

London. Oct 15. 4:53 D. m.-The Rev. Ernest Houghton. a Bristol rec tor. has started an appeal to pafri- otic women of the nation to give their lives to ameliorate the condition of maimed heroes of the war by marry ing themb He has launched "a league for the marrying of frokea be- roes-"
 The rector contends that the ez- ample of France shows that unicns thus arranged promise a greater per- centage of happiness than is cus- tomary from the methods in Enelnnd, because they are based upon q high degree of unselfshness- Strict sscre- cy is promised as to the Identity of women prepared to immolate them sleeves after the plan of the leaEus until the arrangements for their mar riage are complete
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
BELIEVED IN WASHINGTON.
 APPEAL WILL 7E TAKEN
Attorney General Gregory Has Not
 Yet Read the Decision.

Washington. Oct. 1s - Attorney General Gregory declined tonignt 10 indicate whether the department of justice would appeal from The decision of Judge Hough holding the cottr1 futures act unconstitutional-- He -said he cculd make no statement until he has nad an opportunity. to read the decision.
 I: Is bei.ered in official circles how ever, that an appeal will be taken 7a-tcuiarly If the department 5f ngIi- culture and the treasury department which are concerned in enforcement
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
REVOLUTION HAS BROKEN | OUT IN GUATEMALA
Headed by ExiIed GuatsmaIana-
 Crossed from Mexico.

New Orleans. La, Oct. 13.-Revolu- ton has broken out in Guatemala and fighting is in progress in the states of San Marcos, Huehuetenango and Peten, according to advices here by the Guatemalan punta. of the rev olutionar ycommittee'
 It was declared an army of 1.70O men, commanded by exiled Guate- nalans. had crossed the Suchiate river from the Mexican state of Chi- apas and that the federal garrison at Tacana had revolted. The revolution ary army in San Marcos is Command ed. by General Isidro Valdez, who was exiled by President Estrada Cabrera several years ago, 1t was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
$5o,ooo LIBEL SUIT AGAINST DIR. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLS
Pastor of Plymouth Church, Brook
 Iyn-Breusht by a Nephew.

New York. Oct 1s-CompIaint in the libel suit of Percy D. Hills against his uncle. pr. Newell Dwight Hills. pastor of Plymouth church. Brooklyn. was filed late today in the ofice of the county clerk ,h Brook lyn Percy Hillis demands S5O.000 damages for alleged nbelous state ments which he charges his uncle caused to be published in Brooklyn and Portland. Oregon, and which. the plaintiff ayers. injured him in busi- ness standing. reputation and good name.
 The nbelous statements. the com- plaint says. wee published intirnations that a Brooklyn pastor had agree to pay his nephew's obligations. due to his nephew's failure in the lumber hdsiness These statements. the com plasnt charges. were false and were Ilnsyvn to be false to the defendant
 pr. Hillis was served with a sum- mems in the suit about two weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
HEAVY DEMANDS MADE BY
 LOCK MAKERS AT TERRYvILLE
Includes a 25 Per Gent. Increase in
 Wages for Male Operatives.

Terryville, Conn, Oct. 13.-The HOO striking employees of the Eagle Lock company, met in executive session to- day. formally formulated demands and through committee of four present. ed them to the company. An answer is expected by Friday. The demands Include a 50 hour week instead of 60. at at present. a half holiday with pay, time and one-half for overtime, a 20 per cent. increase in wages for male operatives and a uniform scale Tor women workers. The women and girls want $1.5O per day for salary workers and $2 per day for piece
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
s4ooooo, 900 IS ESTIMATE
 FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Amount President and Advisors VIII
 Ask for Army and Navy.

Washington, Oct 13.-Four hundred million dollars for national defense- an Increase of approximately 10000 900 over last year-constitutes the amount which President Wilson and his advisors at present estimate should be appropriated by the next congress for the army and navy.
 While the details have not been re- vealed. a substantial increase In the regular army. probably from S7,000 to at least 120.0o0 men. and the creation of reserve of perhaps 100000 men. through short term enlistment service of citizens interested in military train ing. arc said to be parts of the plan
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
GREECE DECLARES TREATY
 WAS A BALKAN AFFAIR,
Reply to serbia Says lt Did Not Apply
 Co General confiasration.

Athens. Tuesday, Oct. 12, via Paris, Oct. 1S. 7.2e D. m.-The Greek reply to gerbiaa' representations that the Bull Tarian att&clk on Serbia completes the lct os aggression contemplated under he treaty of alliance between Greece md Serbia. and asking if the Greek lrTny im ready to enter action against RulGnEia4 was delivered today.
 Begin1ing with the declaration that %he royal government greatly regrets hmt it is unable to accede to Serbia'e lmaueet the reply explains that the hliancA Of 1911, while foreseelng Bull sarian. aggression. was limited to pre-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
CRITICISM OF METHODS
 OF BILLY SUNDAY
At Western cenfsrspes of the Luth- sran Synod.

Rochester. NY Oct. 13.-Criticism of the methods of Billy Sunday. the evangelist, was voiced at the closing session of the Western Conference of the Lutheran Synod of New York and New England today by Rev. John Hessler. of Elmira- His address pre- cipitated a discussion in which many delegates defended Sundays methods.
 The conference today decSded to hold a summer school. similar to that at silver Bay. in Rorchester next season and took action definitely against the manufacture or sale Of Intoxicating liquors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
STREAMS PROVE TO
 BE A STUBBORN FOE
Invaders Are Meeting Strong Defense in Their
 Efforts to Penetrate Serbia
CRUCIAL STRUGGLE WILL COME IN MOUNTAINS

Nothing New Has Been Received From the Bulgarian Cam paign Since Nish Reported Their Repulse-Russa Will Have Many Obstacles to Surmount to Land Troops in Bulgaria-Trench Fighting, With Fluctuatng Success, is Reported in France The Russians Have Routed Three Divisions the Strpa River, in Calca and Have Pushed Field Marshal Won linden burg Several Miles Farther West of Dvnsk-British Submarines Active in the Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
Famous oId Indian Fiahtsr paad.

Douglas McHonie. an old Indian lighter CT and prominent in the Civil war, died here today He held a medal presented by the United States government for merltorious service in fighting the redskins in California, Oregon and Nevada His daring won him promo tion as aide on the staffs of such gen. erals as Curtis. Alger and Shaw.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
METALLURoioT's OFFICE
 q RANsAckEp AT HARTFORD
For Valuable Papers-cIairns to Have
 Secret Formulas Of Value.

Hartford. Conn. Oct. Ws.-It became known today that the office of Wool sey McAlpin Johnson, a metallurgical expert, had recently been entered and ransacked for valuable papers. MT. Johnson was unable to state whether made a closer examination. He claims to have secret formulas for refining copper and lead ore, where by thousands of dollars can be saved. The police are Investigating, but SO Tar have unearthed no clues. save a thumb print, on some of the papers.
 MT. Johnson has a renery in Keo-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
Mercury sueees.fuIIy uaed in Rensen.

Benson. Ills, Oct 13.-Mercury is being successfully used in the treat ment of Dr. J. c. Helper of this city. who is suffering from anthrax, his was stricken about the sme time as George F. Stackpole. who is being treated in New York for the same dis ease.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTED
 FOR THE MoHR ESTATE
Motion Made in Superior Court to Quash Indictments of Two Negroes

Providence, R. l., Oct. 13.-Arthur Cushing and George Hurley, attorneys who have acted as custodians of the estate of Dr. Charles F. Mohr for whose murder on August 31. his. wi- dow and three negroes are now under indictment, were today appointed by the municipal court as joint admins traitors. The estate is valued at about $10o,o0
 Counsel for Henry H. Spellman and Cecil Victor Brown, two of the me- groes charged with the murder, filed a motion today in the superior court to quash the indictment, alleging that it was obtained by illegal and incom- petent evidence submitted to the grand jury and that the deposition of George w. Healis, another negro who is said to have turned states evil dence. was not only irrevalont and in- competent but also highly prejudicial. Healis counsel said that he would al- low his clients plea of not guilty to stand and would file no answer to the indictment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
A BULGARIAN DIVISION
 ALMOST ANNFHILATED
In Fierce Battle, According to Des.
 patch from Bucharest.

Paris. Oct. 14, 1.30 a.. m.-Private ad- vices are to the effect that Bulgarian division was almost annihilated in a herce battle near Kraguyevatz, Serbia, says d despatch to the Havas agency lrorn Bucharest, dated Tuesday and delayed in transmission.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
COTTON FUTURES ACT IS NULLIFIED
Lever Law Declared Unconstitutional by Federal
 District Judge Hough
DECISION RENDERED IN A TEST SUIT CASE

finding Based Fact That the Measure Originated in the Senate Instead of in the Lower House-Law Was De signed Primarily to Prevent Speculation in Cotton Futures But Judge Hough Rules That Intent Was Made Void When Congress Labelled it Tax Measure Decision Caused Sharp Break in the Market.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
SUFFERER FROM ANTHRAX
 SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.
Heart Responding to Treatment Given
 to Offset Poison in System.

New York, Oct Is.-Late tonight physicians announced there was an improvement in the condition of George F. Stackpole, the Riverhead lawyer suffering from anthrax. His tempera- ture was 102, his pulse stronger and his heart was responding to treatment giy- en to offset the effects of poison in his system.
 The physicians announced that of the 200 cubic centimetres of serum brought here from Washington, 150 were administered.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14

Wrsekaas, apparsntly fror some steamer. and believed to have been that of the Norwegian collier Kron- prfnz Olav. Sydney, c. B., for Mon treai. which has been missing for two weeks, was found on the north side of Prince Edwards Island
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14
Jockey Cans Die. of Injuries,

Covington. ky. Oct. 13.-Jockey Carl Cans of Louisville. Ky, who was injured In an accident during the run hing of the first race at Latonia last Monday. died in hospital here to- day. Cans was the mount on Beach, comber and in a mixup of horses near the clubhouse turn he was thrown from the saddle. One of the horses following Beachcomber kicked Cans in the head, fracturing his skull.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-14

The opening of the military instruc- ton camp at Fort Hamilton. Brooklyn, has been deferred until next summer.