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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
STAFFORD SPRINGS.
Amasa Morse. "a, Is Oldest Living Leg
lslator, - Complaint Of Disorderiy
Trolley Passengers.

There has been considerable talk in
the newspapers recently as to who is
the oldest living ex-legislator. Henry
4. Olcott, who represented Simsbury
in the legislature Of 1850, Is Ss years
old, and has been given credit for be-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

San Jose council, No. IA, knights OF
Columbus has purchased a complete
new set Of robes for its officers, and
same y Ill be used in working the sec
ond degree at the councils meeting
Thursday evening for the first time
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Is Obsolete, in Chief Webstsr's opin.
ion-New One Badly Needed.

The city needs new. up to date,
gravity battery fire alarm system. The
present system is becoming wholly
inadequate, states Chief Webster, and
cannot stand many additional boxes.
Chief Webster admitted that the
present system was all right when in
stalled some ten or a dozen years ago
but with the constantly increasing de-
mand for more boxes to give better
fire protection the system has almost
outlived its usefulness.
AS a result OF the recent fire ON
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

in Washburn hall the past season, are
planning complimentary dance IN
the same halr at which the gentlemen
will be their guests. The assembly
will be held during the second week In
April.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Business Changes.

1t is rumored that e. l.. Prince has
bought out f. L. Pattison's confec-
ionery store. Mr.. Prince has sold his
bakery business to Calvin Fl. Tiffany.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

Hartfcrd.--Noel ri. Jacks, general
secretary OF the. Hartford Y. NJ. c. A.,
has presented his resignation, to take
effect at the close of the present sea-
sons work June 80.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

The. most delicious OF all teas Is "sa =
lada, always Of high and uniform
quality. Ask your grocAr for Toe
trial packet 3
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
WlLLlMANTlC.

local oIr 'Nnlghts al FLIeraI OF r. NJ.
HoyIe.
Attorney George Z. Human, d. c..
Barrows, George Rosebrooks and L. B.
Lincoln attended the funeral Of Rich
ard Nj. Hoyle at Putnam, Monday.
They represented st. Johns command
cry, K. T.. of Willimantic. OF which
deceased was a member.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take LAXATIVE BROMo ouinine Tab
lets. Druggists refund money If 1t fails
to cure K. w. GROVES signature i.
on each box 7se Tu
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
l., M, REED

has the agency for the Travellers Life
and Accident Co. OF Hartford. CT. and
the United States Health and Acct
dent ms. CO. Of Saginaw. Mich. Write
for rates and full particulars.
Box 231. Wiiiimantfc, CT.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

The temperature dropped 80 degrees
from noon Sunday to Monday morn
ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
PUTNAM.

Mission at ST. Mary's chureh-Divorcs
Granted Edmond Pepin-FuneraI Of
3. Munroe HoHe-Few Evil Doors
During Lent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

prop Of IS pearees.

old news sheets were hit upon as a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
PATTISON'S

the home OF delicious CONNECTIONS.
When you think Of entertaining think
Of Pattison's Ice Cream and Ices, be-
cause no entertainment Is complete
unless you serve Pure Ice Cream. You
will always find Pattison's the most
delicious and wholesome. for all In
gradients are thoroughly tested-thus
snsuring absolute purity.
~ use only rich. ires cTsam IN our factory
Just phone US and we can furnish
you with any quantity or flavor YOU
wish--as well as brick Ice Cream or
Fancy roulds.
Pal TISON'S. z36 Main ST.,
sept32d Willimantic. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
CARPE TING

Ingram carpsang. q yard 5oe. sec,
sc.
Ingram Carpeting, best all wool. q
yard 7sc.
Ingram Filling, all wool. a yard Tsc,
Cord1man Filling, a yard SEQ.
Tapestry carpeting, q yard sSe.
Best Ten wire Tapestry. a yard $110
Velvet caTpeting, a yard SOC, s1.16.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
MURRAY'S
Boston O tor @
WlLLIMAETIC, CONN.
A Splendid
Showing Of
Floor Coverings

A new fresh collection, unusually
large IN variety, 10 here 10 select from,
coverings Of many kinds, sizes and
qsalitlss st a wonderfully low price.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

and kill. Private vengeance seems to
nave taken precedence over the peo-
pies law was the only comment that
Prosecutor Darrin had TO make on the
jury's return.
Court Room Demonstrators Elected.
Rarely in any court of law has such
a demonstration been witnessed as
that which occurred this afternoon
when the jury made known its YER
dict. The packed court room rose and
cheered and applauded with such vigor
that the blows with his gavel by Jus
tice Crane on his desk could not bo
heard. Before proceeding further,
Justice Crane ordered the trial cham
ber cleared and the spectators put out
into the street.
Changed His Vote to Aequittal.
Jurors said that the first ballot
stood to 4 for an acquittal and early
this morning the ballot showed a gain
of one for acquittal. Jurors Hecker,
Johnson, Richmond and Boenig voted
for conviction Of murder Juror BoeniR
held out until the final ballot was
taken just after Justice Crane had
sent for the Jurors and then changed
his vote to acquittal.
What the Verdict Probably Means.
officials Of the district attorneys Of
fee in Queens county are quoted to-
night as saying that the verdict prob
ably means that Captain Hams will
never be brought to trial and that he
will be surrendered to the care OF his
family or to the federal government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
As Principal with His Brother Capt Peter
HainS in Killing AnniS
JURY WAS OUT TWENTY-FIVE HOURS
Fifteen Ballots Taken Before Verdict was Reached
Cheering Spectators Elected from Court Room 1t
is Believed this Verdict Means that Captain Hains
will Never Be Brought to Trial.

y Flushing. n. Y, Jan. 15.-After re-
viewing the evidence for twenty two
hours, and taking fifteen ballots be-
fore all agreed, the jury in the trial
Of the author and magazine writer,
Thornton Jenkins Hams, at o'clock
this afternoon found the prisoner not
guilty as a principal with his brother,
Capt. Peter c. Hams. Jr., in the KILL
ing of William E. Annis.
Once Before Acquitted of Murder
Charge.
For the second time in his life Hams
had been acquitted Of the charge Of
murder, having been cleared Of the
charge Of shooting a companion named
Edward A. Hannigau in an open boat
in Hampton Roads seventeen years
ago.
His Mother tainted from Joy.
Hams had an affectionate meeting
with Capt. Peter G. Hams i'm the Long
Island City Jail, whittier he hurried in
a motor car, after the verdict, to take
his brother the news. Old General
Hams and his wife, who had been
anXiously awaiting to learn the YER
dict in the Hotel Astor in Manhattan
since the jury went out at 5 o'clock
last night, heard the news from
Thornton. who telephoned his parents
as soon as he left the court room. Mrs.
Hams nearly tainted from joy at the
tidings.
Prosecutor Darrin Disappointed.
Under this verdict it is perfectly
safe for any person who is ingenious
enough to frame up a defense to go out
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY,
OVERLAND TRAINS STALLED
Disastrous Rainstorm in California
Sacramento and Stockton in Danger.

GlSdSUcOS halnSIOTFn IN kaIlTOTnid-
Sacramento and Stockton in Danger.
San Francisco, Jan. 15.-Beyond the
destruction of the Southern Pacific
bridges at Sacramento and the West
ern Pacific crossing near San Francis
co, the damage resulting from the
great rainstorm that has deluged cen
tral California for the last week, is
slight. The storm is passing north
eastward and it is thought that no
further damage will result.
The principal danger at present is
amout Sacramento and Stockton,
where an immense spread Of farming
land would be under water if the lev
ees gave way Although the water has
risen in all streams today, high water
mark has not been reached.
The municipal water works at Green
Valley was saved today by blasting
out the waste weir. At Southern Pa
cific headquarters it is reported that
four overland trains are stalled across
the American river from Sacramento
because Of washing out Of the bridge
yesterday. The company hopes to
send passengers and mail through by
Thselectric line.
The Western Pacific bridge over the
American river at Sacramento went
out last night SO suddenly that a To-
comotive and six cars of a gravel
train were carried down with it and
the engineer lost his life
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
LABOR DAY FOR HUMANITY.
Its Aim is the Early Eradication of the
Great White Plague.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 15.-John r.
Gunchanan, a member of the state
commission on tuberculosis. addressed
a meeting Of the Bricklayers' and
Plasterers' union here tonight, speak,
ing in part as follows:
THE legislature will be asked to
grant ar appropriation sufficient to al
low reception homes to be erected in
each county, for the care of those af-
fected with the great white plague,
the charge to be within the reach of
the worthy poor; but it cannot be ex-
pected that the state will make pro-
vision to provide aid for their depen-
dents-a very essential part of this
problenl-and the workingmen who are
giving serious attention to this uues-
tion can see the time near at hand
when the workers will be invited to
give one days pay each year on day
to be known as Labor Day for HUI
manity,' and then we can look for the
early eradication of this terrible
scOurge."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

three structures was saved. A fourth
dwelling was threatened, and several
times caught fire, but citizens formed
a bucket brigade and by hard work
saved it.
Roman Catholic Church Saved.
st. Casimer's Roman Catholic
church was also in some danger from
the shower of sparks. but was saved
largely owing to the fact that the roof
and sides were covered with 8 coating
of sleet from the storm of last night
and early today. There is no fire.
fighting force here and for this rea-
son little could be done to save the
tenement blocks.
Loss Estimated at $4,000.
The bucket brigade worked hard,
wetting down nearby buildings to keep
them from being ignited. The loss is
estimated at about $4,000, with par
tial insurance. The tenement blocks
were owned by William Wood Of this
place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Resolution Offered in the House by MIR. Gaines
of Tennessee Caused Debate
COMMITTEE TO REPORT WITHIN TEN DAYS
Committee to Report within Ten Days Upon the Ques-
ton of the Right of Governor Liley to Hold His
Membership-A Motion that the Resolution be Re
ferred to Judiciary was Seconded by MIR. Higgins.

ernor of the state that he represents
is a release by him of the office he
holds"
Not Necessary to Fill the Unexpired
Term.
In answer to a question asked by
Representative Henry of Texas, Mr..
Higgins said: Il will not saw to the
gentleman that there have been many
newspaper articles upon this and
many other subjects, and 1 do not
speak of any further newspaper arti-
Gle. 1 say further to the gentleman
that if Governor Lilley did resign, as
I understand to be the fact, as l stat
ed to the house, not of my knowledge
but of my personal belief, for ! do not
wish to deceive the house for one mo-
ment, his successor was elected to
qualify on the 4th day of next March,
and l say it is my opinion, there is
no law in Connecticut which requires
the executive to Immediately and
forthwith call a special election.
say further to the gentleman that 1 do
not believe it would be necessary to
fill the unexpired term from the date
Of his resignation until the 4th of next
March.
''AIr. Speaker have been member
of this house long enough to believe
in ordinary procedure. I believe that
ia the best procedure and l believe
the motion made by the gentleman
from New York ought to be adopted
by this house. the resolution sent to
the judiciary committee that they may
investigate this question, that we may
be as fully informed as possible"
Nothing Personal in the Matter, Says
MIR. Gaines.
Mr.. Gaines says he has nothing
personal in this matter and that the
investigation of last winter and >the
vote of censure last spring has noNh-
ing to do with his resolution He
points to the fact that he voted in ia
vor of Mr.. Lilley on the adoption of
the resolution. All that he seeks is
that it shall be determined whether
Mr.. Lilley is now a member of the
house of representatives.
T.E.S.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Washington, Jan. 15.-As soon as
the journal of the house was approved
this noon. Hon. John Wesley Gaines
of Tennessee offered a resolution de-
claring the seat of Hon. George l..
Iilley of Connecticut vacant. Mr..
Gaines contends that as soon as Mr..
Lilley was inaugurated governor of
Connecticut he ceased 10 be q MEM
Der Of the house Of representatives. n
Resolution Referred to judiciary Com
mittee.
Floor Leader Payne moved that the
resolution be referred to the commit
lee on judiciary with instructions that
a report be made to the house within
ten days from date.
Remarks by Mr.. Higgins.
In support Of this motion Mr.. Hig-
gins said, in part: "Mr. Speaker, it is
true that George l. Lilley, formerly a
member Of this house, was elected by
the people of the state of Connecticut
as chief executive, and is now govern
or of Connecticut. Now let me say,
that 1t is my understanding, although
] want to be perfectly frank with the
house and say that l have seen news
paper items in my own state and in
dicating that the statements that l
am about to make is not the fact
but It is my understanding when,
though having actually seen the writ
ten resignation OF Governor Lilley as
a member of this house. that he did
resign to his predecessor, Governor
Woodruff, and that he resigned be-
fore he qualified as he did last We'd
nesday as governor, and that he is no
longer a member of this house. / be-
lieve that he had not notified, as
understand is the custom and practice
but not the law, the speaker of the
house Of representatives Of the fact of
his resignation. However, I cannot
say about that. but from what I have
seen by casual reading in the Connec-
ticut papers, should say that he had
not. / would say that it is nv belief
that he has resigned TO the governor
and there cannot be any question that
a resignation of member to the gov
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

employees were instructed to finish the
work in hand before going out, and
this they did. The trimmers' union is
not a Hart Of the United Hatters of
North America organization, but at a
meeting today of the officers il was
decided to go out with the others.
5000 Hands Are Idle.
Tonight in this city and Bethel, where
three mills are operated by members
of the Manufacturers association are
located, there are between $500 and
1000 men and women idle. With the
400 who quit work at New Milford and
the nearly 500 who stopped work at
South NorWalk, there are close upon
5000 union battles idle in Connecticut.
10 the zoo which quit at the Crofut &,
Knapp platt in South Norwalk was
added 70 this afternoon, when John H.
WaIthausen, a maker Of hat bodies and
a member of the Hat Manufacturers
association, closed his factory.
Long Struggle Predicted.
Among the men it is said the opin-
ION prevails that today's developments
mark the beginning of a long drawn
out struggle, but the sentiment appar-
emily is to stand by their officers.
Said to Be q Plan to Do Away With
Union Label.
New YORK, Jan IA conference Of
representatives of labor unions using
labels will be called by the Federation
Of Labor, according to members of thl
national board of hatters to consider
what they declare is an ORGANIZED eff
fort by employers in all lines to do
away with the union label. The action
OF the hat manufacturers, it was said.
was the first step in that general di-
rectiOn.
A fund of between 100000 and s4OO.-
600 was recently made available. ac-
cording to President Moffitt of the
United Hatters, by the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor in anticipation of the
present crisis and for the use of the
hatters for the strike which has now
been declared.
25,0oO Workers May Be Involved.
New York, Jan. ia general strike
of hatmakers that may involve some
$4,000 workers was begun in the hat
manufacturing centers of the country
today upon a decision by the Associat-
ed Hat Manufacturers to discontinue
the use of the union label in the fac
tories represented in the association
Reports from various places received
here tonight indicate that the hatters
in this vicinity, including those In the
factories in New York. New Jersey
and Connecticut, have generally obeye6
the order to strike. There were no
signs of disorder anywhere, the hat
makers peacefully retiring from the
factories when the order to quit WON
was received.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
END OF AMERICAN
ADMINISTRATION IN CUEA.
Farewell Address of CongratuIation to
the Troops-ImpressiVe Ceremonies.

Havana, Jan. 1.-two significant
events today marked the approaching
end of American administration of af-
fairs in Cuba. Major General Barry,
commanding the army of Cuban paci-
ication at Camp Columbia, issued a
farewell address Of congratulation to
the troops still on the island and
those who have already left for home.
Tonight Governor Magoon was a guest
of honor and principal speaker at
gala banquet in the National theater
rendered by the commercial and in
dustrial bodies of Havana.
General Barry's address to the
troops was read at Camp Columbia
this afternoon. The troops-cavalry,
artillery infantry and marines-were
drawn up in a great hollow square
after brilliant manOeuvres had been
gone through. The ceremony was an
impressive one. An adjutant. mount
ed, advanced to the center of the
square and read the address in a voice
that carried to the furthermost lines.
General Barry announced that he
and his headquarters staff would take
their departure from Cuba on April l.
He referred significantly to the excel
lent reconnaissance work of the army
made necessary in mapping anew the
island and collecting complete mill
addEess ended with a letter from
President Roosevelt, dated at the
White house. Washington, January 1,
and addressed to General Barry. 1t
said:
MY Dear General: Through you,
as president, and on behalf of the
whole American people, 1 want to
thank the army of Cuban pacification
flor the admirable way in which they
haye done their work.
Faithfully yours,
/(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
At tonight's banquet. Governor Ma
COON, who has been attacked by the
Conservative newspapers because of
his large expenditures of the public
funds. said that when the period of
Intervention began there was about
So, ,000, 900 in the Cuban treasury. The
Americans undertook vast improve
ments which were badly needed and
essential to the progress and develop
ment of the island These improve
ments, he declared, were of enduring
benefit and now they were practically
completed. there still remained $1,000
000 in the treasury and the revenues
were shown ga gratifying increase.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
coNsPIRAToRs SENTENCED
BY Judge Wright in Baltimore Grim
inaI Court.

Baltimore, Nd. Jan. 15.-After hear
ing their pleas today of guilty Of the
charge Of conspiracy to defraud, Judge
Wright in the criminal co1rt sentenced
Benjamin Harper to two years in Jail.
Joseph Sloane, alias Goldsmith. to
three years in Jail, and released Henry
U. Rosenthal under a suspended SEN
tence upon his giving bail in the sum
of $4,000. This was an outcome of
the recent appointment of a receiver
for the Chesapeake Manufacturing
company of this city. which was run
for short time by Harper & Sloane.
The company managed to establish a
line Of credit in this and other cities.
and after obtaining quantities Of
goods Harper and Sloane disappeared.
The receiver, appointed to settle the
affairs of the company, found that
practically all the effects had been re-
moved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Emma Goldman in San Francisco Jail

San Francisco, Jan. 15.-Miss Emma
Goldman andDr. Ben Reitman. who
We're arrested last night and charged
with conspirascy to incite a riot, were
arraigned before Police Judge Deazy
today. The hearing was continued un-
til tomorrow. Both being unable to
furnish $1,000 bail, were returned to
jail
In her cell today Emma Goldman re-
ceived news Of the death Of her faith
er in Rochester, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 15.--A rumor is
current in diplomatic circles here that
NJ. Bachmetieff, former Russian minis
ter to Japan, has been appointed am
bassador to the United States in sue
cession to Baron Rosen,, who will be
transferred to Rome to take the place
of NJ. Muravieff, who died there Dec.
IA last. Confirmation of the rumor is
not obtainable, though it is asserted at
the foreign office that no decision tow
ard general diplomatic changes has
been made,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Monthly Meeting Of New England Ho-
tel Keepers Association.

Waterbury. Conn Jan. 15-At the
Hotel Keepers association. held this
afternoon and evening at the Elton
the assoCiGtiOn entertained as guests
Highway Commissioner Harold Park
er of Lancaster, Mass. and Highway
Commissioner James H Macdonald Of
New Haven. Both spoke on the sub
ject Of good roads and their import
Gnce to the hotel business. d. J. Min
ahan of Pittsfeld. Mass, invited the
members to meet at the Hotel Wen
dell in that city on Marcr 10
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Standard Oil Co.'S Warehouse at
Greenpont, NJ. Y, Burned.

New York, Jan. 15.-Fifty large
tanks containing thousands Of gallons
of crude and refined petroleum at the
stone & Fleming oil works, d branch
Of the Standard Oil company. at Green
point, were endangered late today
while the companys warehouse tust
across the street from the enclosure
containing them was burning. Several
minor explosions in the warehouse oc-
CURED while a big force of firemen and
two f1reboats in Newton creek were
fighting the blaze. Their efforts pre-
vented the fire communicating with the
oil tanks, but the warehouse was de-
stroyed with a loss Of approximately
s50.OO0.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Ohio Democrats in Taft Inaugural
Parade.

Washington. Jan. 15.-Ohio will take
a consnicuous part in the inauguration
of William II. Taft. Party lines will
for the time being be disregarded and
Judson Harmon, democratic governor
of the state. with his entire staff. will
head the Ohio division of three thou
sand troops. Thus far quarters have
been provided for the governors Of
Ohio. Massachusetts. Mississippi and
MARYLAND
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Another Meeting of House "lnsurgents'
Next Monday.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Another meet
ing of the "insurgents' of the house
seeking to amend the rules Of that
body will be held next Monday night.
The meeting was called Immediately
after the returne from the isthmian
canal zone of Colonee Hepburn. who
presided at all the former meetings of
the Insurgents"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-16
Connecticut
Hatters on Strike
PROTEST AGAINST REMOVAL OF
THE UNION LABEL.
NEARLY 5000 OPERATIVES IDLE
Believed to Be the Beginning of a Long
Drawn-out Struggle-crcwds of
Men on Danbury Streets.

Danbury, Conn.,, Jan. 15.-Except for
the unusually large crowds of men on
the city's streets this afternoon and
evening, there was nothing to indicate
that today the employees Of twenty-six
of Danbury's hat manufactures, which
are operated by members of the Asso-
ciated Hat Manufacturers, left their
places in protest against the action of
the manufacturers in disaIlowing fur
ther use of the union label in the hats
made by them.
Work in Hand Finished Before Quit
ting.
Late this afternoon the committee
of the officers, makers. finishers and
trimmers' unions completed the rounds
of the shops, notifying the operatives
of the order from national headquar-
ters to stop work. In each case the