Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 6, 1911, Page 1

voL. Lill—NO. 161 The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Any THE HOT WAVE BREAKING AT LAST| Cabled Weather Bureau Officials Quite Contident of Cooler Weather Within 24 Hours 57 FATAL CASES IN NEW ENGLAND Seven Fatal Cases of Heat Prostration Reported in Con- necticut—Man Seen Carrying a Sled at New Britain —Babies Figure Heavily in Death Roll—Schoolyards at Cleveland Converted into Chambers For Poor. 5. July 5—The hot wave §s breakins. Although temperatures in some localitics are hovering above the 300 mark and are as high, if not high- er than those of vesterday, the torrid- ity, whick levied a hesvy toll of i and u greater one of suffering, t to be dissipated, according to weather bureau experts tomight. Cooler Weather Within 24 Hours. west, especially beyond Washingt is th The middle Tally the Missis i vailey, still is in the grip of the hot wave, but cooler weath- ©f is expec there within the mex: 24 hours. Weather Bureau Optimistic. Weather bureau officials took an op- jew of the gemeral situation ind held out promise for re- in the next day or so. 104 1-2 at Washington. ti tonight et w There was much suffering in this city during the day. The temperatura on the street reached 1041-2, though the weather bureau gave the official temperature as 9% Three Dead from Heat. Three persons are dead as a result of the heat, which was made the more rable by high humidit: ‘Ther® a targe number of prostrations. Over 500 Killed by Heat. s of more than five hundred Je credited to the great heat July to 5, 1911, which official advices say will abate some- norrow. Record-Breaking Temperature. heat wave will be memorable | ther annals its wide extent, its ration, its record-breaking seratares in certain places and the list of fatalities which it caused. for Eighty Drownings. he hundreds of mews despatches hich cities from the morth Atiantic hoard west to the plains states have exchanged during the past four days. accourt, according to a careful review tonight, for the deaths of 431 persons from the heat and 80 from drownings, a total of 511. It May Be a Record. Incompiete as the record is from the failure of many points to report #pecifically the number of deaths, it is #s serious a showing as is remem- bered for many years, if mot a rec- erd Thousands Prostrated. The number of prostrations is still more difficult to compute, but from the review of the despatchies it easily @ppears that thousands have been riously overcome by the heat in various big cities. In Hartford, John Merlo, of 3 Kil- Bourne street, to escape the heat in his room, went on to the roof to sleep and rolied off to the ground, four stor- ies below, where he landed on his head, crushing his skull and dying almost instantly. John Lane of Albany ave- nue, who was overcome this morning while at his work, died late tonight at his home. the POLICEMAN DROPPED DEAD. Thirty-six Deaths Recorded in New York Up to Midnight. New York, Jaly 5.—The day’s toll of deaths from the heat in the metropel- itan_district wes 26 up to midnight In Manhattan and Bronx boroughs alone 123 cases of heat prostrations were on the police records, while the es for the whole territory to New York city more than double that number. One of the deaths was that of a patrolman wiho coliapsed on his beat on the East Side and died shortly aft- erwards in a hospital. A woman pris- smer in_the Morrisiana station house &ied in her cell from the effects of the heat. In the Bronx a two vear old boy who haid been put on the fire es- cape for the sake of the breeze fell forty feet and was killed. A temporary at crazed man shot himself while Bipiiti v Day ot 4 Slaten Junns ferryboat and died in a city hospital Equine life suffered severely from the heat in the city. More than 300 horses were attended by numane soci- tribu- figured easily ety agents and deaths among the ani- mals ran into scor Three Deaths at Baltimore. Baltimore, Jul —Three deaths from the heat and 26 prostrations were recorded here today. The maximum official temperature was 37 degrees at 4 p m Albany Gets a Shower. Albany, N. Y. July The official morcury climbed to 98 at 3 o'clock to- day. One death due to heat was re- ported. A heavy shower late today aiforded some reiief. NEW ENGLAND WILTED. Fifty-Seven Deaths and Hundreds of Prostrations Reported. Boston cessive toda July 5.-Another day of ex- t “wiited New Englanders Ithough the temperature was genoraily siightly lower than that of the two preceding dass, and there was a cooling breeze at times, the humidity was greater, and the resulting suffe ing was as great as on Monday and Tuesday. At the weather bureau in this city tiie highest mark reached by the mer- cury was 95, nearly eight degrees low- er_than vesterda: The number of deaths and prostra- tions from the heat today far exceed- ed those of either of the previous hot days of the week. Fifty-seven deatns ere reported in New England, and the prostrations Tan into the hundreds. The usual number of drownings which follow in the wake of hot days also _ gesuliad, baif a dozen being reported. _ + These Prostrations at Meriden. eriden. Conn., July 5.—John Duis of city is lying eritically ill at his e on Liberty street as a result of overcome by the heat last M - Otto Drehs was overcome hy t his case is nut serious. Cheshire was reccived at th (here he was sent by “to recover from b ."‘". a slight prostration which was caused by the heat. 116 at Auburn, N. Y. Auburn, N. Y. July 5.—A tempara- ture that reached 116 here today caused three deaths. Made Insane by Heat. Detroit, July 5—Crazed by the in- tense heat, a member of the steamer City of Cleveland’s crew, known as “Red” Dickson, of Bowling Green, Ky., jumped overboard and was drown- ed in the river today. ELEVEN BABIES DEAD. Schoolyards Thrown Open fer Sleeping Purposes at Cleveland. Cleveland, O., July 5.—A lake breeze this afternoon caused the mercury to drop several degrees after it had reached 96 degrees in the weather bu- reau and 108 at the kiosk in the street, the highest marks since July 4, 18 The deaths of 11 babies today are at- tributed to the heat. A number of prostrations were raported. Seventy schoolyards were thrown open as | sleeping quarters for the poor and ten- ement_dwellers. * A shortage in ice is causing much discomfort and suffering. Heat Kills Bristol Man. Bristol, July 5.—Otto F. Strunz, 61, | one of the best known residents of the ‘borough, died at his home here tonight from an attack of heart disease | brought on by the heat. He was prom- inent in the business life of the bor ough and in 1898 and 1900 represented the town in the legislaturs, He leaves a widow. Doctor Dies from Heat. New York, July 5.—Dr. Edmund L. Cocks, considered one of the leading authorities in the United States on determology, whe was overcome by the heat last Friday while conducting a clinic at Harlem hospital, died todas at his_summer home at Rockaway Park, L. L. He was 66 years old. CARRIED A SLED. New Brit: Man Created Sensation With Mercury Near Century Mark. New Haven, July 5.—The wave of excessive heat which arrived here on Sunday continued today almost un- abated and claimed seven victims, while 24 prostrations were reported. Official- 1y the thermometer ranged from 96 to 98, while unofficially on the streets it reached 103. There was some relief during the day for parts of the state which were visited by electrical storms, and tonight thers is a refreshing breeze blowing in several of the cities which has caused the mercury to drop a few degrees. Many of the factories which were closed for the Fourth and the day be- fore did not open this morning on ac- count of the heat, and many shut down at noon, the employes being unable to work in safety. In addition to the deaths and prostrations, two wandered away, their actions probably being dua to the weather. In Willimantic 12 vear old Annie Venarric disappeared from her home this morning, and Miss Fannie Blackman is missing from her home in New Haven. The excessive heat affected people in different ways, some of them amus- ing, as was instanced in New Britain, where a man, evidently net having full control over his actions, was seen pass- ing through the streefs with a snow sled under each arm. He would mot tell to what use he intended to put the playthings of winter. Hartford led the cities in the state in the number of prostrations, 11 be- ing reported from therz, the remaining 19 being pretty well scattered. Of the deaths, two occurred in Bristol. Mrs. Martina Aulbach, T1 years old, being found dead in bed this morning. and tonight Otto F. Strunz, 61, a former member of the state legislature, died from heart failure brought on by the heat. In New Britain Mrs, Caroline P. Rackliffe, % years old, succumbed t6 apoplexy brought on by the contin- ued hot weather. and in Willimantic a three year old daugnter of Adolph Dailant died. In Waterbury Albert Johnson, crazed by the heat, jumped into the new dam pond and was drowned. The total deaths caused by heat prostrations the past four days s 16. One Death at Detroit. Detroit, Mich., July 5.—One death and mora than a dozen prostrations from heat were reported here today. The maximum temperature was 96 de- grees. Kansas City Expecting Showers. Kansas City, July New hot weather marks for the year were es- tablished in the southwest today, but tonight a forecast of thunder showers was given by the local weather bureau. At Junction City, usually the hottest city in Kansas, the mercury climbed to 113, the highest this vear. Twenty-Nine Deaths at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, July 5.—Twenty-pine deaths from the heat were reported at the coroner’s office today, making a total of 51 cases sinc2 the present hot wave reached this city last Saturday. The maximum temperature here today was 94 degrees at 4 p. m. Deaths from the heat were also reported from many parts of the state, two from Scrantoa, and there were cases in Wilkesbarre, Hazelton, Lancaster, Shenandoah, Sha- mokin and York. = Undertaker Drops Dead. Hudson, Mass., July While J. Henry Herrick, a local undertaker, was engaged in preparing a body for burial today, he dropped dead of heart failure brought on by the heat. He was 62 years old. ) Heat Kills 37 in Chicago. Chicago, July 5.—Heat killed 37 per- sons, including 12 babies, and pros- trated dozens in Chicago today, the fifth day of the present heat wave. A temperature of 101.5 degrees was re- j2d at the weather bureau tower at o'clock this afternoon. . Two Deaths at Cincinnat Cincinnati, July 5.—After a night of comparative coolness there was & Paragraphs “Turin, Italy, July 5—Pia, queen dow- ager of Portugal, died at the roval chateau at Stopinigi at 8.15 o'clock this afternoon. She had suffered from euremia. Homberg, Germany, July §-Headed by Prince Henry of Prussiz, thirty- seven German and twenty-eight Eng- lish participants started today on the aunual . Prine Henry automobile en- darance tower. Horta, Azores, July 5.—The twenty- foot auxiliary yawl, Sea Bird, in which Capt. Thomas F. Day of New York and T. R. Goodwin and ¥. B. Thurber of Providence, R. L, will attempt to cross the Atlantic, sailed fro Gibraltar at daybreak toda: Manchester, England, July Through the use of heavy reinforce- ments of police from neighboring cit- ies, comparative quiet was restored here today in the carters’ strike. Un- der the guard of police escorts the trausportation of provisions has been resumed. B Vibors, Finland, July 5.—The pala- tial country house here of Ludwig Nobel, the muitimillionaire oil magnaie of St. Petersburg, was_destroyed by fire during last night. M. Nobel's son and caughter, aged 7 and 5, respec- tively, were burned to death. Their governess made heroic efforts to save her charges, and on failing went ra ing mad and attempted to commit suicide. The parents were at St Pe- tersburg at the time of the disaster. Dublin, Ju e controversy in the city oration on the question of presenting an address to King George upon his approaching arrival in the Irish capital, became more acute today at a spacial meeting called to consider the matier and to come to some final decision. The purpose of the meeting, however, fell through for lack of a quoram. The members were present but enough refused to answer to tneir names io defeat any action. FOUR WAITRESSES DROWN IN ICE POND. One Fell in and Others Attempted to Rescue Her. Scranton, Pa., July 5.—Four wait- resses at the Hotel Meadowside, Mount Pocono, were drowned today in an ice pond near the hotel. Two other wait- resses were rescued unconscious. The dead: Anmie Craig, 18, of Olyphant; Mamiee Craig, 22, her sister; Cather- ine M. Loughlin, 22, Pittston; Mrs. Lizzie Scullen, widow, 24 of Throop. The two_who had a_narrow escape are Mary Purcell age 21, and Loretta Fisher, 16, of Scranton. The 'six sai on the edge of the pond | ‘where the water is 25 feet in depth, and, removing their shoes and stock- ings, began to paddle in the -water, ich was within easy reach of their feet Annie Craig slipped into. the pond. Her sister grabbed her and was dragged in. The girls struggling in the water clutcheg at the girls on the dam, and the latfer, or some of them, clutched at the drowning girls to res- cue them, with the result that all six in a very few moments were fighting frantically to escape drowning. Their cries brought help from the hotel and two of the girls were rescued. The bodies have been recovered. TO PREVENT CORRUPTION IN CONGRESSIONAL CONTESTS Intro- s in House. Representative Caleb Powers duces Two ‘Washington, July 5.—Means for the prevention of fraud or corruption in the election of representatives to con- gress were proposed in two bills in- troduced today by Representative C: leb Powers of Kentucky, once a con- spicuous figure in his state's guber- patorial election troubles, In one bill Mr. Powers proposes a fine of from $1,000 to $3,000 or from one to three years' imprisonment for intimidation of voters at any primary er general elections, for the use of money or for threats in securing votes. A second bill provides that there be created a commission of the house of representatives, consisting of three civilians, to investizate all elections. FOURTH'S FATALITIES NOW NUMBER 38. This is Six Less Than the Grand Total Last Year. Chicago, July 5.—Latest newspaper reports on the number of casualties in the United States due to the celebra- tion of the Foursh of July tonight show 38 lives were sacrificed and 1,217 were injured, as compared with 44 Killed and 2,485 injured last year, and killed and 3,346 injured in 1909. Fire works claimed 1§ victims, firearms 12, gunpowder 5 and top pistols 3, accard- ing to the reports received by Chicago mewspapers. Lehigh Valley Pays Fine. Philadelphia, July 5.—The Lehi Valley railroad, which wa convicted in the United States court in this city of granting concessions or demurrage charges on freizht rates to the Bethlehem Steel company, paid the fine today of $40,219 imposed. ! Baby Ate a Firecracker. Milwaukee, July 5—The elghteen months old son of Patrolman Joseph Stigelbaver died today as the result of eating a common firecracker Which had been left on the child's cot. Killed by Explosion of Cannon. Orford, N. H., July 5.—John Chase, wno had an arm carried away by the explosion of a cannor with which he was celebrating the Fourth, died to- day. He was forty years old. ‘The thermometer officially reached 94 degrees, and 100 degrees on the street. Two deaths and 15 prostrations were reported. slight reaction today in the heat wave. Ballplayers Done up by Heat. Troy, N. Y., July 5—This city ex- perienced another excessively hot day and there were many prostrations and several deaths, most of them being those of chiliren. The state league baseball game between Troy and El- mira was postponed on account of the illness of two of the Troy team from heat while practicing. Shoe Factory Closes Down. Brockton, Mass., July 5.—One death directly due to the heat and about a dozen prostrations were reported in this city today. The temperature rose to 100 degre=s. One shoe factory em- ploying nearly 1,000 hands closed at noon on account of the heat. City laborers did not work this afternoon. Three Deaths at Fitchburg. Fitchburg, Mass., July 5—The heat claimed thres victims in the vicinity of this city today. and there were nu merous prostrations. The mercury climbed above the century mark. A Wild Storm - In the Valley OVER FIVE INCHES OF RAIN FALLS AT HOLYOKE. LIGHTNING, HAIL AND WIND Several Buildings Struck—Houses Un- roofed and Telephone Service Para- iyzed—Washout on B. & M. R. R. Springfield, Mass, July 5.—One of the most terrific thunder storms which has been known for many years, vis- ited a portion of the Connecticut valley late today. Lightning, Hail, Rain, Wind. Lightning, rain, hail and wind com- bined to do great damage. Railroad lines were tied up, telephone service paralyzed, roads rendered impassable and houses unroofed. Over Five Inches at Holyoke. Holyoke suffered the greatest dam- age. According to the weather bu- reau figures there was a rainfall of 5.65 inches in that city. Washout on B. & M. R. R. A bad washout on the line of the Boston & Maine railroad, just north of Holyoke, tied up traffic and that city was isolated in so far as tele- phone communication was concerned, for hours. Church Struck by Lightning. Tn Wilbraham the old Congrega- tional church was struck by lightning and destroyed by the resulting fire. The wind blew over innumerable trees and wrecked houses. Grove Laid Flat. 2 At Westfield an entire grove of pin trees was laid flat and houses un- roofed. Tobacco Crop Not Damaged: There was some hail in some parts of the storm district, but present re- ports indicate that the tobacco dis- tricts of Suffield and Hatfield escaped and that there will be no damage to the crop. Springfield Church Struck. The Catholic church of Our Lady of Hope in Springfield was struck by lightning but not badly damaged. Landmark Loses Steeple. In West Springfield, the noted “Old White church,” one cf the landmarks of the Connecticut valley, was also | struck, but the firemen were able to confine the blaze to the steeple and the structure was saved. Chicopee House Struck. Chicopee had one house destroyed by fire, due to being struck by light- ning, and another was wrecked by the wind, CZAR’S GRAND-AUNT ON HER DEATH-BED Grand Duchess Alexandra Josefovna Dying of Kidney Trouble. St. Petersburg, July 5—The Grand Duchess Alexandra Josefovna, the oldest member of the imperial family, is dying. She has been suffering from chronic inflammation of the kidn and several days ago a severe inflam. mation of the larynx set in. The heart was very weak today and the official bulletin “issued gave the condition as extremely grave, with a high temper- ature and bad pulse. Alexandra Josefovna was princess of Saxe-Altenbourg. She was born in 1830 and was married in 1843 to Grand Duke Nicolaevitch, grand-uncie of Emperor Nichelas. ACCORDED WITH HIGHEST RULES OF MORALITY stimony That “Absolute Life” Meet- ings Were Irreproachable. Chicago, July 5.—Mrs. Felicia Rees, continuing her testimony for the de- fense of Evelyn A. See, charged with the abduction of Mildred Bridges, who was a follower of the Absolute Lifc cult, described the meetings held at See’s flat being in entire keeping with the highest rules of morality. She sai@ that See was not the only leader of Aboslute Life, which he founded. Anyone, she said, could be a leader by coming’into a full understanding. If See ceased to exist, the work would 20 on, she said. A SAVING OF $156326 ON 900,000,000 ENVELOPES Postmaster General Hitchcock Awards Contract to Advantage. ‘Washington, July 5.—Approximately 900,000,000 envelopes will be required 1o supply the government during the coming four year and Postmaster General Hitchcock awarded the con- tracts for them today. The cost was $630.922, a saving of $136,326 as com- pared with the contract prices of the past four vears. The contracts are exclusive of those recently made for the postal service on which a saving of $25,000 was mada. Steamship Arrivals. Genoa: July 1, Verona, from New York via Na- At Philadelphia and ples. At Havre: July 4, Chicaso, ffom New. York. At Liverpool: from New Y Fishguard. At Cépenhagen: July 4, Hellig Olav, from New York via Christiansand. At Southampton: July 5, Olympie, from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg. July Campania, rk via Queenstown and Died of His Burn Bridgeport, Conn,, July 5.—Edward Whitlow, who was dragged from his blazing bed in the barn of Peter Aldo this morning, died in & local hospital tonight from the effects of burns. ‘Whitiow was a carpenter, and while working on the barn had been sleep- ing there nights. How the bed caught ,re is not known. Phi Gamma Delta Annual. Pittsburg, July 5.—Phi Gamma Delta, one of the largest Greek letter socie- ties of the American colleges, opened its 63d annual meeting here today. Five hundred delegates from all paris of the country are expected to attend the sessions during the next several ays. Penny Postage to Australia. Melbourne, Australia, July 5.—It was announced today that Commonwealth Postmaster General Josiah Thomas had commuricated with the postal de- partment at Washinzton, proposing reciprocal penny postage with ths United States. { Commendation From the Pope TAFT’S PEACE EFFORTS ADMIRED 41’ THE VATICAN. AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SENT A Copy Forwarded to White House by Apostolic Delegate — Prayers for Those Who are Furthering Peace. ‘Washington, July 5.—Pope Pius X, in an autograph letter received today by the apostolic delegate at Washing- ton, applauds the lead taken by ths United States in the world-wide cam- paign for international peace. Taft is Not Mentioned. _Although the pontiff does not men- tion President Taft specifically by name, a copy of the letter was for- warded tonight to the White House. It is expected the president, because of his well known peace views, will re- ply to the cordial sentiments of the Tuler of the church. The letter fol- lTows: Text of the Letter. “To Our Venerable Brother, Diomedes, Titular Archbishop of Larissa, Apostolic Delegate to the United States of America: “Venerable Brother, health and apos- tolic benediction: We are happy to learn from you that in the United States of America, under the leader- ship of men enjoying the highest au- thority with the people, the more ju- dicious members of the community are fervently desirous of maintaining the advantages of international peace. To composee differences, to restrain the outbreak of hostilities, to prevent the dangers of war, to remove even the anxieties of so-called armed peace, is, indeed, most praiseworthy, and any ef- fort in this cause, even though it may not immediately or wholly accomplish its purpose, manifests, nevertheless, a zeal which cannot but redound to the credit“of its authors and be of benefit to the state. Most Heartily Commend the Work. This is especially true at the present day, when vast armies, instrumental- ities most destructive to human life, and the advanced state of military sci- ence portend wars which must be a source of fear even to the most pow- erful rulers. Wherefore, we heartily commend the work already begun, which should be approved by all good men, and especially by us, holding, as we do, the supreme pontificate of the church, and representing Him who is both the God and the Prince of Peace; and we most gladly lend the weight of our authority to those who are striving to realize this most bene- ficent purpose. A Royal Road Leading to Peace. “For we do not doubt that the same distinguished men who possess soO much ability and such wisdom in af- fairs of state will construct in behaly of a struggling age a roval road for the nations leading to peace and con- ciliation in accordance with the laws of justice and charity, which should be sacredly observed by all. For, inas- much s peace consists in order who will vainly think that it can be estab- lished unless he strives with all the force within him that due respect be everywhere given to those virtues ‘which are the principles of order and its firmest foundation. Pray God to Be Gracious to Those Who Are Furthering Peace. “As for the remaining aspects of the matter, we recall to mind the example of so many of our illustrious predeces- sors who, when the condition of the times permitted, rendered, in this very matier also, che most signal service to the cause of humanity and to the sta- | bility of governments; but since the | present age allows us to aid in this cause only by pious pravers to God, we, therefore, most earnestly prayv God, Who knows the hearts of men and incinnes them as He wills, that He may be gracious to those who are ! furthering peace amongst the peoples and may grant to the nations which with united purpose are laboring to this end that the destruction of war and its_disasters being averted, they may at length find repose in the beau- ty of peace. Grant an Apostolic Benediction. “As a pledge of divine power.and a proof of our benevolence, We most lov- ingly grant you, venerabie brother, the apostolic benediction. “Given at Rome, at St. Peter's, this 11th day of Jun,e 1911, and the eighth year of our pontificate. (Signed) “PIUS Letter Inspired by Gibbons Jubilee. This letter, it is understood, was in- spired by the recent jubilee at Balti- more when Cardinal Gibbons celebrated the 50th anniversary of his accession to the church. On that occasion many of the speakers dwelt enthusiastically on the growth of the peace sentiment, and President Taft was among those who heartily endorsed the sentiments expressed. OBITUARY. Vaughan Kester. ‘Washington, July 5.—Vaughan Kes- ter, the novelist, died at his home, Gunston Hall, Fairfax county, Vir- ginia, last night, after a long illness. Mr. Kester was perhaps best know: as the author of “The Prodigal Judge, though re had written a number of other books. He was 41 years old and a native of New Brunswick, N. J. He is survived by his wife, his mother and one brother, Paul Kester, the dra- matist. Lost Life for His Doa. Danville, Va., July 5—George Clark gave up his life tonight in a vain ef- fort to save his dog from death be- neath the wheeels of a Southern Rail- way train. Clark, who was clear of the track, discovered the animal's dan- ger and rushed back, only to be struck by the engine. He died an hour later in a hospital. The dog was ground ‘beneath the wheels. 4000 at C. E. Convention. Atlantic City, N, J., July 5—Four thousand delegates to the 25th inter- national Christian Endeavor conven- tion | registered at their hotel head- quar\ers during the day. At least a thecusand more are expected before the formal opening of the sessions to- morrow. Aviators Leave Dover. Dover, July 6.—At intervals of a few minutes, the aviators in the interna- tional circuit races started from here this morning for Calais. The first of the flock ascended at 4.30 o'clock. The weather was fine, but a haze was over the channel 5 Condensed Telegrams All Records for Sales of Ice Cream were broken at Manchester, Conn., the past four days. A Large Forest Fire Burning in the vicinity of Parlin pend, Me., was re- ported yesterday. Jubilee Meetings of the International Congress of Naval Architects have opened in London. In the British House of Lords the opposition moved the official amend- ment to the veto bill Chicago Broke the Record for alarms on the Fourth of July, having been turned in. 164 The Corporation Tax in Massachu- setts has' more than doubled sincz its inauguration last season. Emperor William Received comman- der R. E. Coontz of the American training squadroy, at Kiel. A Barn at New Britain Belonging to Watson Staples was damaged $1,200 by fire caused by fireworks, Lady Constznce Folzjambe Failed to appear in church in London for mar- riage to Rev. A. H. K. Hawkins. Although This is a Year of “Safe and sane” celebrations, more fireworks were sold in Bridgeport than in 1910. The Body of Mrs. Sarah Dolan of Augusta, Me., a victim of heat, was found in the woods at North Windsor, Me. The Jurors Before Whom the Ca- morrists are on trial at Viterbo, Italy, threatened to go on strike for extra pay. Word Comes from Southern Farms that the heat has turned corn tassels from green to white and inflicted heavy damage. Many Senators Are Anxious to at- tend the Lorimer hearing and watch the self-confessed Bribe-takers on the ‘witness stand. Eleven Airmen Made the Trip acro the English channel as part of the day’s journey in the international cir- cuit aviation race. Wading Beyond His Depth in_the Seekonk river, near Washington bridge, John Hennessy, nine years old, of Providence, was drowned. Loss on the Fire That Destroyed the large stockshed of the Hollingsworth & Voss paper mills at East Walpole, Mass., will reach $100,000. Fourteen Officers of the Navy were selected by the “Plucking” board for compulsory retirement in order fo cre- ate vacancies for promotion.® Edward Lavoie, Aged 62 Years, of Sterling Center, Mass,, hurried a mile and a half to catch a trolley car, was stricken on the road, and died. The Mexico City Street Car Strike was still on yvesterday in spite of the agresment reached by the company and the representatives of the men. Several Engineers and Firemen on the New Haven railroad were unable to report for duty vesterday because of the effects of the torrid wave. Elisha J. Neale, President of the Appleton National bank, Lowell, Mass., died suddenly at Shelburne Falls,where he had gone to spend the holiday. The Approaching Doom of the Bat- tleship of the dreadnought and super- dreadnought tvpe has become a live question in British naval circles, Action on the Wisconsin Legislature’s request for a senatorial investigation of Senator Stephenson’s election will be postponed for a week or ten da; The Fourth Field Artillery and the Ninth cavalry were detached from the maneuver division and ordered to Fort A. D. Russel, Wyoming, their home post. The Fortifications York the Guarding New and other important cities on Atlantic seaboard are considered Major General Leonard The First Man to Introduce the lan- cers dance into New England, Artem ts Simmons, a traveling musician, died at ‘Wakefield, Mass., in his S8th year ves- terday. The Heat Killed Mrs. Sarah S. Rich of Lynn, aged 94 vears, a granddaugh- ter of Daniel Townsend of Lynnfield, who was killed in the battls of Lex- ington. An lIssue of Coupon Bonds to the amount of $25,000,000 was authorized at a special mesting of the stockhold- ers of the Maine Central railsoad ves- terday. Governor Foss Has Transmitted to the legislature a message in which he appeals for a_thorough overhauling of the present prison system of Massa. chusetts. A Piece of Ambergris said to be worth $150,000 was taken from a whale killed Saturday by the whaler Petri- ana, which arrived at Victoria, B. C., vesterday. George W. Darr, Senior Member of the banking house of Darr & Moore, of New York, died at his summer home in Greenwich, mn., after an illness of six week: Through Counsel the Chicago Pack- ers indicted some time ago for viola- tion of the Sherman apti-trust law pleaded not guilty. Their trial is set for Nov. 20. Wi His Band Was Playing The Star Spangled Banmer, C. Frederick Kellogg, the leader, dropped dead at Hinsdale, a Chicago suburb, from the effects of the heat. (Frederick Martoni, a Little Child of 5 months, of New Haven, is in a se- rious condition as the result of drink- ing a glass of kerosene oil, which he believed to be water. Massachusetts Legislators Stand in a fair way to get a salary of $1,000 a year. A bill to increase their pay $230 apiece passed the senate and now all that is lacking is the signature of the governor. Lying Side by Side, John P. Hill and Matthew Daly, both aged 50 years and lifelong friends, were found dead early yesterday in the CGreen street woods, Woburn, Mass,, victims of heat prostration. Seven of Great Britain's Newest ocean-going torpedo boat destro; have been put out of action by over- straining their hulls while under full speed trials in_the heavy sea of the ‘English channe’ TREASON IN THE PORTUGUESE ARMY Officers on Spanish Frontier Foment Con- spiracv to Overthrow the New Republic SEAMEN-ATTEMPT AN ARMED REVOLT Cavalry and Infantry Restore Order But incident Leaves Lisbon in a State of Panic—Funds For Monarchists Are Coming From Brazil—A Strict Censorship Es~ tablished at Lisbon and News is Meagre. London, July 5.—Despatches received by a London news agency today front Lisbon say that a great fight has taken place between the populace and the seamen quartered in barracks in the city. Seamen Attempt Armed Revolt. The seamen, incited by monarchist agitators, attempted an armed revoli. Revolvers and knives were used with deadly effect. Troops Restore Orde: The government called out all avail able troops, both cav and _in- fantry, and after severe fighting man. aged io quell the revolt and restore order. 3 Lisbon in State of Panic. The city is in a state of panic, ac- cording to these despatches, and elab- orate precautions are being ta by the authorities to suppress any further revolutionary movement. Funds Received from Brazil. The government is informed that the 1eader of the mor has recently received an mportas dition to his funds in mittance of $410,000 from & Strict Censorship at Lisbon, A strict censors s heen estabe lished at Lis o asages are allowed to p ey afe SP- proved by the T T cor - respondent going o Bada Jos, Spain, o 4 Troops Sent to Frontier Tuy, Spain, J vas arned here toda Portuguese SOV | ernment has ¢ 1 al_thou- sand troops io hert Shontin following the disco plot there to restore the Army Officer: Conspirators. The conspiracy > o orig+ inated amonz vin officers of (e Portuguese army at a do Min ho, a city of Po & n anish frontier, just T he from Tuy. BOYS WHO FOUND AERIAL BOMBS NOW IN HOSPITAL Four Cambridge Lads Discharge Them With Serious Results. Cambridge, Mass, July 5.—Aerial bombs left over from a fireworks cele- bration last night at Magazine beach were found and exploded by boys to- day with the result that four boys were sent to the hospital with cuts, bruises, and burns of a serious nature while about half a dozen other boys were less seriously injured. One of the bombs picked up on the beach was carried to Lopez street, where twenty or thirty children im- mediately gathered. When the bomb was fired half the children were knocked down and _three, William Creed, 14, Oscar Wallgrin, 15, and Harry Handerson, 14, were carried away in the ambulance of the Rellef hospital. Al three are in a eritical condition. An hour later anyother bomb was picked up by Elmer Carlson, ten years old. He had a celebration by himself and now occupies a cot in the relief hospital near the others. TAFT THE COOLEST ONE iN HIS PARTY Temperaturs in His Private Car Ranged Around 100. Washington, July 5.—President Taft returned to the capital tonight after a dusty and hot trip to Indiana, where he made three speeches at Marion and Indianapolis. On the last stage of his return trip, the temperature in the president’s 'private car was close around 100, but the chief executive showed the effects of the high tem- perature less than any other members of the party. Major Butt, his military aide, and Secretary Hilles were drag- gled and spent, but the president swung down from his car, smiling, and walked with almost a jaunty step to the automobile that was waiting to convey him to the White hous Mr. Taft expressed his hear faction over his reception in Indiana, especially with the evident effect of his speech advocating Canadian reci- procity. BLOODSHED IN THE MEXICO CITY STRIKE One Man Killed and Woman Probably Fatally Injured. Mexico City, July 5—The street car strike claimed its first victims tonight. In a clash between police and stri S one man was killed and a woman was probably fatally injured. A number of others “were wounded., The police chai d a mob which was storming a car in a downtown street, and final ly_cleared the tracks. With the outcome of the street ra way employes' strike yet to be ed- termined the people of the capital were facing tonight two more strikes which threaten still further their bod- ily comfort. Their supplies for cig- arettes and breakfast rolls are endan- gered by strikes of tobacco factory hands, called today, and of bread- makers, set for tomorrow. MAINE NOT SUNK BY THE SPANIARDS. Chief Engineer Bixby Attributes It to Explosion of Her Magazines. ‘Washington, July 5.—The loss of the battleship Maine was caused by the explosion of her three magazines. No such effect as that produced upon the vessel could have been caused by ar explosion from without. Such is the opinion of General William H. Bixby, chief of engineers, U. S. A, who has returned from a personal inspection of the work of raising the Maine. Detective Dempsey Held. BELATED TRAGEDY OF A SANE FOURTH Youths Find Mortar Bomb, and One Is Killed New York, Ju Sennellty 16 years old, was instant 4 to- day, and two other bo mpan~ fons, were stunned and ned by a be explosion rth o€ July fireworks. Last night a t; ets’ assoctation in Flatbush, Brc Pt and sane’ dispi This morning three b ¢ ing to see what they could find in the way of overlooked explosives. Two hesvy mortar boln re their trove. Joseph explored the contents ef Witk his Jacicnife, And witen ne rendiy ed the core ther 4 ion. The hoy wa n t his body was stripped of ¢ face was shredded fre was partiail crushed in and or off. The explosion tire neighborhood police, who foun scious and badly burr AVIATOR STONE HURT ON THE MINEOLA FIELD New Model Machine Plunges to Earth With Full Power Om. New York, J In its maiden flight a $10,000 new idea momoplane, equipped with twin revolving motors and twin propellers, was wrecked be- yond repair toda the Mineola aviation field, ar pilot, Arthur one, was stur nd badly cut, bug escaped miraculc his life. The monopl was designed by Willis McCormack, American in- ventor. It showed of speed but proved unruly at ns and the stift wind blowinz fir pset it. Strajght for the earth it ¢ i from a height. of fifty feet, wit power on. A great cloud of d t up and the crash could be F 2 mile Nobody expe ) see Stone alive picked up bre thing an but he was was rushed to CAISSON AROUND WRECK IS PRONOUNCED O. K. Hull of the Maine to Be Exposed My Easy Stages. ‘Washington, J great caisson built arou of the battleship Maine in Ha.ana harbor has et ever t o- signers, in the opiniol seneral Bixe by, chief of engir just refurned frcm a per ection of the work. Th; delays in the P tha it was necessary t wreclg bo exposed by Moo #me than expected was © frer the first pumping in_clearin ; debris and mud, he added SENATOR AND MRS LEA LEAVE THE HOSPITAL Have Left Washington for Nearby Mountain Resort. f Tenne Washington, J Mrs. Luke Lea have been pat several w covered today ble to leave the city a mountain resort. Senator Lea, weakened by the transfusion of i to life of his wife, his strength and expects soon to resume active duties, WANT TO BUY BONDS Applications Received up to July 1 Aggregated $42,000. Franklin, Pa., July 5—Thomas J. Dempsey, head of a private detective agency, was held for court today, ac- cused of sending a Black Hand lettor to Gen. Charles A. Miller, millionaire oil magnate. Four handwriting ex- perts, among them Dr. Albert H. Ham- ilton of Auburn, N. Y., testified that the writing in the Black Hand letter and a letter signed by Dempsey were the same. Nonogenarian’s Fall Proves Fatal. Suffield, Conn, July 5.—James B. Rose, 95 vears old, the town's oldest resident, ‘died at his home here to- night from the effscts of a fall Sunday night in which his hip was broken. He had filled during his life all the town offices end in 1873-75 represented the town In the general assembly, No Lockjaw in New York. Albany, N. Y., July 5—For the first time in the history of the state de- partment of health, no cases of teta- nus have beea reported as a result of Fourth of July celebration this year. ‘There were cighteen cases a year ago. v ostmaster ed today. m depositors te 25 bonds on ¥ Of this sumg were applied ndicating the s 1o retain the ment. Fifty addi- s offices were desig= Jostmaster. gegeral They will be ssits on July 29, Washington, General Hitchco: that_applications purchase postal 1 agsresated more than $3; for in register intention of dep bond as an inve tional second cla nated tod: as postal depo ready te receive d h Mining Town Wiped Ou.t Kaylor, Pa, July 5—This mining town was practically wiped out by fire early today which is supposed to have originated from a Roman candle. Al the principal business places were de= stroyed, causing a loss of $115,000, Assault Case at South Norwalk. South Norwalk, July 5.—The case of Andrew Sabo, who is accused of & brutal assault on Jack Dragom, continued this morning yntil next & ‘when it is pelieved ?)..— to appear in court 5