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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
GOV. LlLLEY IN NEW JERSEY.
viii Rest a Week at American lnsti.
tute of Hygiene.

Hartford, March 1S.-It was made
known here tonight that Gov. George
L. LlIley, who went to New Jersey
today, is staying at the American In
stiute of Hygiene, at Summit. Govern
or Lilley. it is understood, Is accom-
panied by his executive secretary.
Charles A. Goodwin of Hartford, and
win spend a week or more at the in
stitute, where he has gone for a COM
plete rest. While the governor is out
OF the state. Lieut.. Governor Weeks of
Middletown viii take his place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
FINAL ECHO OF NEW YORK
INSURANCE SCANDAL.
Request That Indictments Against
George w. Perkins Be Dismissed

New York. March 1S.-what is prob
ably a final echo Of the insurance
scandal of three years ago was heard
today when District Attorney Jerome
appeared before Justice Blanchard in
the criminal branch of the supreme
court today and requested that the sfx
Indictments for forgery in the third de-
gree found against George w. Perkins
Of the New York Life Insurance COM
pany be dismissed and that the same
disposal be made of the six indict-
ments filed against Charles s. Fair
child, a director of the New York Life.
and Robert A. Grannis vice president
of the Mutual Life Insurance company.
All these indictments were found by
the grand jury in December, 1905, after
the Armstrong insurance investigation,
and have been carried through the
higher courts since then.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
MEAT IMPORTERS PROTEST.
English Dealers Sue Southampton for
Seizure of American Meat

London. March 18.-The importers
Of American meat have decided TO test
the legality of the regulations of the
government board giving the local
health officers absolute authority to
condemn meat which, in their opinion,
is unfit for food. With this end in
view, they have taken action against
the municipality Of Southampton for
the condemnation of a consignment of
meat received about fortnight ago.
They make the allegation also that
some officers have condemned meat
which really was good. The importers
complain of the arbitrary rejection of
consignments of which the consignees
>Here allowed to make an Independent
inspection, and they urge that. either
the consignees or the American off,
cials should be notified when meat is
condemned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
UNION DEPOT DESTROYED.
100000 Fire at Louisville-New Sta
tion to BE Built.

Louisville. KY, March 1s.-By the
destruction here tonight at a loss OF
s40O, 900 of the Union depot the local
terminal for five. OF the country's lead
ing railroads, Louisville will proba bly,
benefit by a new union station. This
was decided tonight by the Commercial
club. half an hour after the building at
Seventh street and the Ohio river ~as
mass of smoking debris.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
LIEUTENANT REID, U. S. NJ,
HAS THIGH CRUSHED
Naval Aide to President Taft Proha-
bly, Fatally Injured.

Washington, March 49, Lieut..
Semmes Reid, u. S. N, naval aide to
President Taft was probably fatally
injured late today while riding with
several other naval officers in Rock
Creek park. His horse stumbled and
fell upon him. crushing his left thigh
and injuring him internally.
Lieutenant Reid was riding just be-
hind Ensign Jonathan Dowell and DR..
Grayson. both of whom are attached
to the presidents yacht Mayflower.
when the accident occurred. Neither
of them witnessed the fall
The injured man was hurried in an
automobile to the naval hospital,
where he was operated upon late to-
night. The crushed limb has not been
aInputated His condition is reported
to be extremely critical.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Mrs. Charles p. Taft Pays si5,45s In
heritance Tax

Chicago, March 1S.-Mrs. Charles p.
Taft, sister-in-law Of the president.
paid the Cook county treasurer s13,456
today, which was due as an inheritance
tax from the estate Of her father. the
late David Sinton of Cincinnati Mr.
Sinton died in 1900. Mrs. Taft was the
only daughter Included in her faith
er's estate was local real estate prop
erty valued at 9s23.S30.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

Manila. March 1S.-The proposals
embodied in the Payne bill for the re-
vision of the tariff have been unfavor-
ably received here, because of the lin
itations placed on sugar and tobacco.
IL is generally felt if there is to be an
admission of American pro-
ducts to the Philippines it is only fair
to admit freely Filipino products to the
United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
PITTssURe GRAFT SCANDAL.
Extremely Sensational Reports Roat
About the City.

Pittsburg. March 1s.-The grand jury
investigation OF alleged eOuncilmanic
corruption was concluded late today.
A report will be made by the jury to
Judge L. L. Davis tomorrow morning
and interesting developments In the
graft scandal Of Pittsburg are expect
ed to follow Immediately.
Rumors tonight. impossible OF con-
firmation. are extremely sensational.
One report is to the effect that at least
ten men prominent in the affairs Of this
city ere 10 be arrested. In all quarters
il Is generally believed number Of in
dictments will be returned.
few hours before the Investigation
closed today Councilman John +. Klein
recently twice convicted since the grsfi
exposures were made by the Voters
league of PIttsburg. was put in jall on
charges OF contempt of court, without
bail
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
AN OLD HoTEr BURNED.
Centennial House at Old Hurley Dated
Back to 171s.

Kingston, n. Y. March 1S.-A num-
Der Of nearby houses were threatened
when the Centennial house at Old
Hurley. three miles south Of Kingston
the Oldest hotel i'm Uulster county and
one Of the oldest in New York state.
was totally destroyed by FIRE today.
Active work by a bucket brigade Of
villagers prevented the flames from
spreading. The burned building was
erected in 171S, and had been used
continuously as hotel since the days
before the revolutionary war
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
PRINCE LOVES MARY GARDEN.
Prima Donna to Sail for Europe to
Give Him Her Answer.

Philadelphia, March 1S-Mary Gar
den. the prima donna, in speaking. to
friends tonight, at the Philadelphia
opera house, said:
Il shall sail for Europe on the 18th
of April and when / reach Paris about
a week later l viii give my answer to
Prince Maveordato, who has been in
love with me-
Prince Maveordato is well known
figure on the contipent and comes from
an old and honorable Russian family
He has been a persistent wooer of the
singer for the past two or three years
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
SILVER MEDAL FOR HERoisM
PRESENTED MISS M'cANN.
Speaker Cannon, Who Made tho Pres
entstion on Behalf of Congress-, Att
erwards Kissed the 5iushins Reeip-
lent

Washington. March 1s.--For heroism
il saving the lives OF nine children
daring the burping OF the General
Slocun. near New York, in 1904, Miss
Mary McCann was presented by
Speaker Cannon today on behalf OF
congress with a silver life-sa wing med
al Then she was just a little girl, IA
years old. recovering from scarlet fe-
yer on North Brother island. Today
she Is young woman, but notwith-
standing Ter more advanced age, at
the conclusion OF the presentation Ger
emonies, the speaker took her blush
lng face between his hands and kissed
her. The presenta tton ceremonies took
place in the speakers rooms at the
capitol.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Hague, March 1S.-In view of
the imminence of an interesting event
in the royal household, the govern
ment tomorrow will ask parliament, in
the case Of a birth of an heir to the
throne, to confide the regency to the
queen mother. In default Of the queen
mother. the appointment of the prince
consort will be requested.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
RARK HEssIAN ON eoTToM.
Norwegian Vessel May Become a Total
Wreck Of Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, March 1S.-The Nor
regian bark Hessian, from Montevi-
'deo for Pensacola IS aground ten
miles west Of Pensacola. She may be-
come a complete wreck. In a dense
fog this morning the vessel lost her
course. making It necessary 10 cast
anchor. The anchors fell in shallow
water the vessel struck bottom, and
two big holes were opened in her huh.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
NO SIGN OF A BREAK
IN THE BIG PARIS STRIKE.
Last Remaining Workmen Of Posta
Administration Join the Strikers.

Last FlCfHultiiiH WI W GS1hat
Administration Join the Strikers.
Paris March 1S.-There was not the
slightest indication at a late hour to-
night of a break In the deadlock be-
tween the government ard its striking
employees, nor was there any prospect
Of an improvement in the situation.
The strike, however viii be made the
subject OF consideration in the cham
Der of deputies tomorrow, and a solu-
tion of the problem may then be fur
nished.
The climax Of the strike was reached
tonight, when 5000 repalrers, linesmen
and mechanics decided to join the
strikers. These were the last remain
ing worknen employed by the postal
administration.
The sensational rumor that the gov
ernment intends to call the reservists
to the colors, thus gathering in prac-
tically all the male postal employees
and forcing them to work as soldiers
under penalty of mutiny, is dfscredited.
as 1t is considered highly improbable
that the government would go to such
length, the remedy being regarded
as worse than the disease.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
NO BEER FROM TRAIN BUTCHER
Peddlinq of Liquor on Mexican Rail
roads to Be Discontinued

Mexico City, March 1s.-An order has
been issued prohibiting the sale of
liquor by news vendors in trains OF
the National Lines in Mexico. Here
tofore beer, tequils and mescal have
been sold unfortunately on trains by
the news agents. The sale of liquors
on the sleeping cars wiI not be 1iscon-
timed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Short FIiaht in ths silver psr..

Baddeck. n. S., March 1s.-F. W.
Baldwin. chief engineer OF the aerial
experiment association made a short
flight at dusk this evening IN the Sill
vert Dart. This is the first time this
aeroplene has been tried by anyone
excepting Douglas McCurdy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Cabled Paragraphs

PelIin. March 1S.-It is reported here
today by an excellent authority that a
representative of the Russian railroad
administration in Manchuria and the
Chinese foreign board have reached a
modus- vivendi in the matter of the
administration Of the municipality of
Harbin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Deportinq Thirty.six chinsn.n.

Los Angeles. March 1S-Thirty- six
Chinese left here last night for San
Francisco in the custody of United
States marshals. The unusually large
number of prisoners was due to the
presence of the score Of Chinese ar
rested at San Luis Obispo recently.
The prisoners will reach San Francis.
co today. and will sail at once for ths
Orient.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Balkans Situation Considered Briqhter.

Vienna, March 1S-The situation
tonight is considered more hopeful.
The emperor expressed his belief that
peace would be maintained, and m the
lower house the minister for defense
again denied rumors OF mobilization.
It is believed that international organ
izations now going on will tend to-
wards the assembling Of conference
of the powers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
eaI. sf AMsrD Street Railway Property

New York, March 1s.-What is look
ed upon as one OF the anal steps in
the termination OF the Metropolitan
Street Railway company receivership
was taken today when Justice Laeombe
Of the United States circuit court en-
tered a decree Of foreclosure and sale
Of the company's property. The sale
Of the property on June 1 next is di-
rected unless within twenty days the
amount ~ mortgage Of s11, SIS, ,21o,
with int@Fsst Ak 9A~ 4nm caMt.. Ia esail,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Ned Dearborn to Enter Government
Work

Chicago, March 18.-Ned Dearborn.
assistant curator of the division of
ornitholOgy at the Field museum Of
natural history, has resigned to take
place July l as expert on the economic
relations of birds in the biological sur
vey Of the United States department OF
agriculture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Burned to Death in Hotel Fire.

Tonopah. New. March 1s.-Issss
pissek was burned TO death and six
others we're burned or injured In
Are which destroyed LindsayS hotel
and two adjoining buildings, at Miller
near here. early today. The FIRE broke
out in the hotel dining room during
dance and caused panic. Pisssk was
rescued after heroic work by some OF
the merrynlakers. hut soon died.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

means committee will not report on a
separate bill.
Their report will be drafted by the
minority leader, Mr.. Clark, and it will
severely criticize the wool schedule. in
the new bill.
The Inheritance tax. Philippine free
trade, internal revenue and maximum
and minimum features Of the new bill
are endorsed by the minority leaders,
and there has been much favorable
comment upon the measure by demo-
cratic congressman.
Deficit for 1916 About s1o,000,oOo
The ways and means committee. in
tis report, estimates that the entire
revenues to the government for the
fiscal year 1919, provided the Payne bill
is in operation, VII be 1882 065,SS5. As
the total amount for which revenue
will be required for 1910 is estimated
at 1872, ,221, ,701, it is claimed that the
deficit for 1910 win be about 10000
600.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Hearing Goes Over Until Next Week.

Hartford, March 1s.-The hearing
which was scheduled for today IN re-
gard to the proposed constitutional
amendments concerning the term OF
office Of the treasurer and controller
of the state concerning poll taxes ana
concernin- the qualifications OF siec-
tors was not held on account OF vari-
Gus other hearings which were taking
place and went over until NEXT week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Austro- Hungarian Minister to servia
Asssssinated.

London. March 19.-Special despatch
es from Berlin state that the Lokal
Anzeiger publishes the report that
Count Eorgach, the Austro- Hungarian
minister to Servia. has been assassin
ated. Nothing of a confrmatory nature
is obtainable here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
8 Year Old Boy
kidnapped
SON OF ATTORNEY VIM. WHdTLA
OF SHARON, PA.
$4,000 RANSOM DEMANDED
Boy Spirited Away from School by an
Unknown Man - Mother Receives
Letter Written in Strange Hand.

Sharon, .Pa.. March 1S.--Ten thou
sand dollars ransom is. demanded for
the return of William Whitla, Attorney
James r. Whitla's S-year-old son, who
was spirited away from school here
this morning by an unknown man, fur
nishing a mystery which the detectives
of the country are being asked to
solve. Accompanying the demand for
ransom is a covert threat that the boy
will be killed unless the money is pro-
d1pad
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
$4,000 FIRE AT BALTIMORE.
Warehouss Of Baltimore Transports.
tion Company Damaged.

Baltimore March 1s.-Fire today did
damage estimated at $4,000 to the
three story warehouse Of the New
York & Baltimore Transportation Co,
Hughes street, near Light and its con-
tents. The loss is fully covered by
insurance
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Button Factory Damaged by Fire.

Rochester. y. y, March 1s.--The fsc-
tory occupied Jointly by the Interna-
tfonal Button company ana the N V
Shautx Putton company was damaged
by FIRE last night. The loss 10 sstf
mated at about S1750o0 The hrs start
ed apparently In a room Aevotsd 20 the
polishing OF buttons By frfcfien.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Mn nenosit euarantee in Nevada.

Carson City. New. March 1S.-The
senate yesterday killed the deposit
guarantee clause Of the banking bill
Every republican voted against the bill,
as did three democrats
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

Al Naples: March, 1s Duca Degll
AbruzEi, from New Ycsk.
Al .Havre: March Is. Caroline, from
New York.
At Naples: March It. cerrnsniafrem
New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
CUBAN MuTlNEERs
SURRENDERED LAST NIGHT
Leader of Uprising Soldiers and His
Band Captured.

Havana. March 1s-Sergeant Cor
tes the leader of the insurrectionists,
and his whole band surrendered to-
night to the civil authorities OF Rene
dos. in Santa Clara province.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

King Edward Saw Flights of the
Wright aeroplane at Pau and showed
enthusiasm over the success OF the
American inventor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

A Thousand Rural Guards are said
to have surrounded the rebels in Santa
Clara province.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
rohaoco shed and contents Burned.

Suffield, Conn. March 1s.-Fire set
by the sparks from q locomotive to-
night destroyed a tobacco shed and its
contents belonging to the Everett Sparks
estate, with a loss of $1,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Ministers Of Five Central Amer
lean Republics were summoned to the
state department in Washington and
informed that warning in those coun-
tries must stop.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

Justice Spencer Of the Supreme Court
in decision at Bailston. n. Y, de-
clared the mortgage tax law to be un-
constitutional
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Lighthouse of the Pacific" in Violent
ERUPTION

San Salvador. Republic of Salvador,
March 1S.-Izalco. a volcano in Saliva
dor, known as the Lighthouse of the
Pacific" is reported to be in violent
eruption. Izalco is ten miles north of
Sonsonate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

Capt. Charles n. Nelson, said to be a
de! cendant OF Admiral Horatio Nelson,
died Wednesday at the home for aged
couples in Roxbury. Mass. aged 70
years. He w3s the possessor of many
valuable letters and documents written
by the hero OF Trafalgar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Assembly at Sacramento, Cal,
Wednesday passed a bill making it a
misdemeanor for ono man to treat an
other in a saloon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

Street sweepers Of Chicago and Bos-
fc~ c"~rv ti~v electric lamp on their
caps 70 keep from being run orer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Decision Has Been Reached by
the management OF the Atchison. To
eka and Santa Fe Railway company to
postpone indefinitely its contemplated
issue Of $25,0o9.0O0 per cent. convert
ible bon6s.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Pennsylvania Legislature in joint
session formally declared George T.
Oliver of Pittsburg elected United
States senator to succeed Philander
G.. Knox.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
new TARIFF BILL IN The HOUSE.
Consideration of the Measure to be Proceeded
With as, Soon as Possible
NOLENGTHY GENERAL DEBATE EXPECTED

Indications that Party Lines Will be ElminatedEach
Member of House to Fight for Interests of His Own
District-Minority May ot Report Separate Bill
Payne Bill in Operation Would Yield $S62,065,S85i
Revenue for the Fiscal Year 1910.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

New York. March 1S.-President Taft
on his first trip away from the White
House came 10 New York today to eu-
logize in his first public address as
the high Office which he now fills, the
late Grover Cleveland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The volcano of Izalco. which first
appeared in 1870, has been active dur
ing long periods. The last eruption
occurred in 1899. It has an elevation
of about $500 feet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Annual Report of the United
States Steel corporation showed 1908
to have been the worst year as ~
profits and production in the trusts
history.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19
Condensed Telegran1S

Premier StoIypin is rapidly recover
ing from an attack CT Influenza.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Federal Circuit Court Decided
in Richmond. Va, that shipments Of
liquor into dry territory, on bona
fide orders, were legal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-19

The Porto Rican Government is be-
ing forced to close night schools, the
the deficiency appropriations bill.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-12-09
The Reindeer Company Has Exposed
a Fine Body of High Grade Cooper

Proving concusve the existence Of ore at DEPTH and the
IDAHO COPPER COMPANY has $500 feet on this
same ledge and splendid showing
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-12-09
Idaho Copper Comp,

Has been reoanzed and will become its p
being considered by the directors
For which will gladly explain interested enabled to offer
shares this the full particulars
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

the English princes hat, and asked
me how liked scrambled eggs best
OF all, and he pelted me with some that
didn't need assofoedita to make them
smell, and he threw some at the Eng
fish princes, and then the worst posi-
BILE thing happened, because the
kaiser, who was out walking, like
Napoleon, thinking he was thinking,
saw us fighting, and the air was filled
with eggs, and the kaiser came up on
a run. with his uniform and military
cloak on. and his sons eyes were so
full Of eggs that he couldn't see
where he was throwing eggs, and three
struck the kaiser in the neck and on
the chest and then there was a war
in the Balkans for sure. The kaiser
yelled, Rouse" whatever that is, and
blew a whistle full of egg, and the
bugle sounded and troops began to
hustle out of the barracks and we were
surrounded, and I thought the world
was coming to an end.
Just as the kaiser was ordering
the troops to have us shot at daylight
or something of that kind in the Ger
man language, looked. up to heaven