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Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
NEW HAVEN ROAD REPORT
For Quarter Ending March 81, 1909
New Earnings Show Increase.

New Haven, May 1.-THE report Of
the New York, New Haven q Hart
ford railroad for the quarter ending
March 81. 1909. shows gross earn
ings Of S12,4i5,S31.4S, an increase of
@l,oOl,5SsSS as compared with the
corresponding quarter Of 1908. The op-
Grating expenses are $S,e78,197.46. a.
decrease Of $aoee1G1T. The net earn
ings from operation were $3,T42,1S3.9T.
an increase Of S1,70s.b0e1o. In come
from other sources than operation de-
creased S4oazSa76. Interest and taxes
Increased $543,17s.06.
Surplus for. the quarter this year
was $42,13S.44 against a deficit of
$66s,sS7.S7 for the same quarter of
1908. an increase in net income of
9711,071.31.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
MRS. MARY PECK
KILLED IN NEW YORK SUBWAY
Aged Woman Was Near Sighted, Fell
From Platform.

New York. May 1l.-After lying in
the morgue all day the body of a wo-
man who either jumped or fell under
a subway train at the One Hundred
ard Sixteenth street station this morn
ing. was identified tonight as that of
Mrs. Mary Peck. a widow. 20 years
old. 1t is said that she formerly lived
in Bridgeport. Conn, where her hus-
band. Henry Peck. was engaged I'm the
carpet manufacturing business. The
body was identified by Mrs. Peck's
daughter. The daughter secuted the
idea of suicide. saying that her mother
was near-sighted and probably had
become confused and fallen from the
platform
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
TARIFF BILL IN SENATE.
Great Disparity Between Wholesale and
Retail Price of Commodities Discussed.


Washington, May 11.-Substantial
progress was made in the considera-
tion Of the tariff bill today. the amend
ments of the committee on finance be-
ing upheld by the senate by substan-
tial majorities.
A feature of the days session was a
general discussion concerning the great
disparity between wholesale and retail
prices of commodities. Republican
senators declared that this difference
was so great as to demonstrate that
the duty levied by a protective tariff
had small effect on the price paid by
the consumer.
This feature of the discussion was
participated in by Senator Scott, him
self glass manufacturer.
The schedule covering the products
of lead was passed over upon the sug-
gestion of Senator Aldrich because. he
said. the finance committee desires to
make some changes in tine duties rs
previously recommended.
At SOC O'Clock the senate adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Luton was passed. and Senators Searls
ana Shanley were appointed on the
committee to notify the house of the
action of the senate.
Afterwards Representatives Burnes
and Tingier waited on the senate. and
announced that the house will meet
with the senate May 27.
Increase in Salaries.
The committee on approximations
reported favorably on two substitute
blls, increasing salaries as follows;
AdJutant general to $3,50O a year:
assistant adjutant general and assist
ant quartermaster general to $4,000 a
generals office to $1,000 a wear each.
salary of dairy commissioner to s.. 000
and of deputy to $1,000 a year.
Tabled for calendar.
Adjourned to Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
VAIN SEARCH FOR TREASURE.
Capt. James Brown Returns Empty
Handed to San Francisco.

San Francisco. May i1.-with no
treasure trove. but with a story OF n
typhoon. reef and a shipwreck. Can't.
James Brown. who claims that ne in
the only man who knows where 10 find
the Cocos Island cache OF 10000. 900
has returned.
Brown left Sydney on March s IN a
25-ton schooner. with a crew OF four.
TO search the South Seas for the treas
ure. Two days later the boat was
thrown upon a reef and wrecked. He
and his crew were rescued By a French
ship.
Brown claims that IN 1850. when ne
was chief mate Of the schooner Sea
Foam, his skipper Capt. Henry Smith
confded 20 him that he had located
the Peruvian treasure Of gold. dia-
monds and money that had long been
sought by adventurous mon. The
booty was found and Transferred 20
another island for safety. Through a
series OF mishaps all on board the Sea
Foam, with the exception OF Brown.
died. He says he VIII make anoYfer
effort TO recover the buried riches. His
home is IN Providence. r. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
WORKING FOR 81 A MONTH,
HE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
stratford Farmland Hung Himelf in
Hayloft Of Barn.

Stratford. Conn. May 1f-Iying aat
on his stomach In the hayloft Of IN,
barn on Stephen Tomasltos farm on
the Huntington road. the body OF An
drew Blasco. aged 65. was found this
evening. with every evidence OF a
methodical and determined suicide.
Blasco had wound a cloth around his
neck, attached this TO a strap sus-
pended from out OF the rafters OF the
roof and then had dropped 10 the full
recumbent position I'm which he was
round slowly strangling while lying
there.
Blasco. who was unmarried went 10
Tomasko's place on Saturday last and
secured work at 81 a month. He
worked there until yesterday noon and
Il Is supposed that the suicide took
place during she afternoon yesterday.
No reason Is known for his act Medi-
cal Examiner Coggeswell declared Il
TO be a suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
LORD AND LADY MINTo's DANGER
Taking Pasteur Treatment Because of
Adventure With Rabid Dog.

Simla. India. May 11.-As n precau-
tion against the possible development
Of hydrophobia. Lord Minto. viceroy of
India, and Lady Minto are undergoing
the Pasteur treatment. While the
viceroy and his wife were out walking
Lady Minto's lapdog was harrassed by
a wandering mad Gog. Lord and Lady
Mimic went forward to rescue their
Pet and. while neither was bitten. their
hands were covered with the sa..va of
the rabid animal. They submitted to
the treatment on the advice Of their
physician. Two of the viceroys SER
wants were bitten by the mad dog and
also are taking the Pasteur treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Bill for Relief Of Porto Rico Civil
Government

Washington, May 11.-Senator De-
pew today introduced a bill for the
relief Of the civil government OF Porto
Rico in a manner suggested by Pres
ident Taft in a special message sent
to the congress on Yesterday. II is
expected that a meeting of the COM
mittee on the Pacific islands and Por-
TO Rico will be held at an early date
in order to procure endorsement Of
the proposed legislation and that ac
tiOn will be taken by congress at the
present session.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Long Lost Duke
Discovered
JOHANN sALvAToR. PRINCE OF
AUSTRIAN HOUSE.
WORKING AS MACHINIST
In Ohio at SIS Per Week-Disappeared
Nineteen Years Ago After Marrying
an Opera Singer.

Chicago, May 11.-The Journal to-
day devotes its entire front page to
the elaboration of an equivocaI state
ment that it has discovered 'the lost
John Ortiz" otherwise Archdul<e
Johann Salvador, of Austria, prince of
the house of Hapsburg, who disap-
peared nineteen years ago, after mar
rying Ludmilli Stubel. an opera singer.
Briefly sketched, the Journal story
says:
Working as Machinist
John Orth'' was discovered at
Painesville, Ohio, working as a ma
chinist at SIS per week Previously he
had followed this occupation at Grand
Rapids, Mich, and Cleveland, Ohio.
His reason for making his identity
known. at this time, the Journal states.
was due to his advancing age and his
desire that he mighe be buried in Aus
tria~
Wife and Children Perished in Mount
Pelee Disaster.
The romantic couple drifted all over
the world, finally taking up a planta-
t1on on the Island of Martinique. When
the first rumblings of Mount Pelee gave
warning of the catastrophe which fol-
lowed soon after, Johann Salvador made
hurried visit to the city to arrange
to get his family away. But the warn
ing had come too late. His wife and
their two children were killed. Saliva
tor. according to the Journal story.
was rescued by a French gunboat, and
came to the United States.
Disappeared Again, Last Night.
Paynesville. O., May 11.-As sudden
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
WEDDING GUEST KILLED
FELL DOWN CELLAR STAIRS
Visitors Were Inspecting Future Home
Of Bridgeport Bridal Couple.

Bridgeport. Conn. May 11.-Joseph
Clancy 25 years old. and single was
Instantly killed at II o'clock tonight
by falling down the cellar stairs Of
a house in course OF construction at
North and Lexington avenues.
AS one of a party OF guests at a
wedding reception that went to see the
future home Of the bridal couple. Clan
cy missed his footing while the rest Of
the party were in another part of the
building. The visitors We're about to
depart, when one of them insisted on
seeing the cellar also. and when
light was brought down the stairs
Clancy's body was found, life having
Just Ned. He had not been missed up
to that moment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
NIGHT RIDERS CONVICTED.
Fourteen Men Get 10 Days in Jail and
$500 Fine Each.

Waverly, Tenn, May IA verdict
of guilty was returned late today in
the case of the fourteen men charged
with being members of the night riders
organization and with whipping J. NJ
Rice October IS 1908. The punish
ment was fixed at ten days in Jail and
a fine of $500 for each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
TWO MEN MURDERED
In an Abandoned TaIIow House
Crime Laid to TramPs.

Gloucester n. J.. May 11.-Lying
side by side with their skulls crushed.
the bodies of James Purdy and John
Whitelaw were discovered in an aban-
doned tallow house today by three
boys. Nearby was a shovel and an
iron bar. both covered with blood.
Purdy. who was identified through a
letter in his pocket. recently received
q money order for S210 from st. Thom-
as, Ont, where he lived at one time.
He was an iron worker by trade. 1t
is believed that he and his compan-
ion were murdered by tramps who are
said to have made a headquarters OF
the abandoned building in which the
bodies We're found.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
HOSPITAL APPROPRIATIONS.
$1,000 for Day kimbaII in Putnam
5000 for St. Joseph's WilIimantic.
Especial to The Bulletin. }

Hartford, May 11.-Among the an
preparations for hospitals included in
the general bill making hospital ap-
preparations to various institutians
over the state which receive state aid
which passed the house this morning.
were one for the Day Kimball hospital
In Putnam and one for st. Joseph's
hospital in Willimantic. The former
gets $4,000 and the latter $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
New Britain Factory EmpIoye Instant
ly Killed.

New Britain, Conn. May 11-Rozzlia
Soliwadi, 2S years old, employed at
the factory of the Corbin Screw cor
poratfon, was instantly killed in the
factory late today. A piece Of steel
Weighing two and one half pounds
which few from a machine near whitsg7
Soliwadi was standing. struck him
over the heart cutting a deep cash
IN his chest and killing him Instantly.
He has no relatives in this eountry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Mayor Mcclellan Vetoes Theater
Ticket Bill.

New York, May 11.-Mayor McClel-
Ian today vetoed bill recently passed
By the legislature prohibiting the sale
of theater tickets on the public streets
OF New York by sidewalk spectators.
He gave as reason for so doing that
the board of aldermen might be found
TO have power to restrict the side
walk sale OF tickets or even to pro-
hibit it entirely without further leeis-
lation by the state
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
100000 Fire in New York.

New York May 1.-Two hundred
thousand dollars is the estimated loss
caused by a fre which swept through
one end of story building 'front.'
ing at No. 43S to 4S7 Seventh avenue
tonight, used by the Grand Rapids
Furniture company as a warehouse
and shipping department More than
100000 worth Of furniture was de-
strONed
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
LINCOLN UNWILLING POSTPONED.
Dedication of Tablet at HodgenviIIe to
Take Place on May 81.

Louisville, May 11.-At a meeting of
the Lincoln tablet commission it was
decided to unveil the Lincoln rnonu-
ment at Hodgenville on May 81. instead
of on May 29. as had been intended
originally. 1t is planned to have speak
ers of national reputation at the cere-
mony. The sculptor of the monument
is A. A. Weinman of New York a stu
dent of Saint Gaudens.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Toxic May 11-Fifteen hundred stu
dents of the commercial high school
held a last mass meeting today at
which resolutions were passed declar-
ing that they would no longer attend
the school, After the mass meeting
the students formed line in front of
the building, sang the school song,
bade farewell, removed their school
insignia, and then dispersed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
DANCED HERSELF TO DEATH.
Chicago Girl, Of FraiI Constitution,
Had Mania for Waltzins.

Chicago. May 11.-Marie From. 20
years old. danced herself TO death IN
a public dance han last night. accord
ing to the verdict OF a coroner's jury
today. The girl possessed a frall con-
stitution. but waltzing was a mania
with her She was warned by her
parents not TO exert herself. but the
music caused her 10 forget the warn
ing and she danced continuously and
was carried from the hall IN a faint.
She died today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
UNION LABEL BARRED.
Members of National Hat Manufae
turers' Association Stand Firm.

New York. May 11.-Members of the
National Hat Manufacturers associa
tion today voted unanimously to stand
firm in their resolve not to permit
the use of the union label in their
shops and to maintain the same un-
compromising attitude towards the
striking hatters as has characterized
the relations between employer and
employe since the declaration of the
strike some time ago
Satisfactory progress was reported
by those manufacturers whose shops
were kept In operation in the face OF
the strike, some even announcing in
creases in output.
Another meeting will be held Fri
day to consider tariff schedules af-
fecting the hat strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
health RESORT FOR PRITArEs
Summer Capital of the Philippines
Suggested for Enlisted Men.

Washington, May 1-Col James
Hamilton Lewis, the recent candidate
for governor of the state of Illinois,
has suggested converting Daguio. the
summer capital of the Philippines, in
to health resort for the enlisted men
as well as officers of the army. BY
this means the yearly expenditure for
the transfer of troops to and from
the islands would be avoided.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
American Poisoned at Munich Hotel

Munich. May t1.-Paul Loester. sun.
posed TO have been an American. died
at q hotel here today from poison. af-
ter having received a visit from an
other alleged American who. left hur-
riediy II Is believed that the visitor
carried away "a large amount oc money
and valuables. Loesters baggage was
marked windsor Hotel. Phiadeiphin. +"
Burglars tools were found In one Of tho
grips
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Will Not Accept Re-appointment 70
Governor's Staff.

Hartford. May lit was learned
today that ]. Moss Ives OF Danbury
a member OF Governor Lilley's stan.
does not intend 10 accept a re-ap-
pointment 10 the governors stan. III
health Is given as his reason for not
wishing 20 serve on the STAG. Nc
successor TO Mr.. Ives has been mem
toned
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Waterbury Man Disd in Harber,s cbair

Waterbury, Conn. Nav 11-wbile
sitting in a barber chair here this eve
nlng. waiting to be shaved. Edward +.
Stokes, age 81 years, expired from
heart disease. He had worked all day
III a local factory and went to the bar
eer's before returning home for sup
per. At the time that Stokes died a
nve year old boy was placing a towel
under his chin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

New York May 11.-Twelve year old
Walter Purdy was run over today in
front of his home by an automobile
driven by MInthorne Woolsey. a wall
street broker. The broker was held On
technical charge OF homicide Since
April L, according TO the police 27
children have been killed in the streets
of Manhattan by automobiles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
pestrOyers 10 Join tlsrbsr's Fleet.

Manila. May 1i.-The nestroycrs
Barry. Balnbridge. Decatur and Dale.
conveyed by the auxiliary cruiser
Rainbow. viii leave China on Saturday
10 join tif third division OF the Pacific
souadronA and win take part IN tho
manoeuvres 10 be held soon by Rear
Admiral Harbers aseL
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
To Prevent use Of Fictitious N.m.,.

Washington. May ia bill intro
duced by Representative Campbell OF
Kansas provides for a fine of ST 900 and
Imprisonment for each case I'm which a
manufactures places any other but his
own name on an article that he pro-
duces.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
clairvoyant Sentenced to Chain Cana.

Atlanta Ga. May 1T. c. NJ. Wea-
yer. alias Professor West, charged with
operating in Atlanta as a clairvoyant.
was yesterday sentenced to serve twelve
months on the chain gang and six
months in Jail Weaver was RECENTLY
arrested at Kittanig, Pa. Under an
other alias he is wanted at St. Louis
on q charge Of grand larceny.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
CHINA ASKS DAMAGES OF PERU.
Chinese Stores Looted in Lima Riots
Serious Economic Conditions There.

Lima. Peru. May 1.-THE Chinese
minister 10 Peru. owing 70 the riotinR
I'm this city last Sunday. In the course
OF which a number OF Chinese stores
were looted. has demanded protection
for Chinese subjects. as well as the
payment Of damages to his compatriots
who suffered losses. Foreign Minister
Porras has promised protection and
says the government win settle all Just
claims.
Owing 10 the serious economic con-
dillon I'm Peru the government has
called a meeting OF representatives OF
the companies engaged IN public un-
dertaSings and will ask them to pro-
vide work for the unemployed. The
municipality OF Lima will start shortly
several public undertakings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Two Americans Killed in Fight with
Panama Police.

Colon. Nav lin a conflict which
occurred last night between Panama
police and employees of the canal zone
near the dividing line, c. NJ Abbott.
an electrician in the power house at
Cristobal. an American, and a colored
man, also an American. We're killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Twenty Executed Today in Censtanti
nopIe.

Constantinople, May 1.-THE execu-
tion of twenty persons concerned in
the recent mutiny has been fixed for
tomorrow, but it is reported that the
military authorities have failed to in
duce the sultan to sanction the carry
ing out of the sentence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
THE JsE.

dhe mouse was called to order at
1l.3O by Speaker Banks. PRAYER bv
the house chaplain, the Rev. Franklin
Countryman. The death of Represen-
tative Charles B. Johnson of Oxford
was especially referred to by the chan
lam, who prayed that the Lords
blessing should rest on his family.
Excise Legislation.
The house eoncurred in passing
senate bill No. 161, providing that
slgners of petition to the selectmen
1or a vote on the license question shall
DC signed by ten per cent of the legal
voters of the town or city.
Another bill which would do avav
with the necessity for securing five
taxpayers to sign a saloonkeeper's an
phcatlon was sent to the foot of the
calendar on motion of Mr.. Peck of
Stratdord.
The Calendar.
The following resolutions on the cal
endar for action were adopted: Con
corning grants to the Connectiru+
genealogical society; Incorporating the
Tolland County Street Railway com
pany; amending the charter of the
New London County Mutual Fire In
surance company
Bills Passed-Amending in concur
~ OIL at the militia.
amending in concurrence an act con.
cerning the duties of the comptrolIer.
making appropriations for the hoard
OF equalization and board of control
Tor two years; amending an act con-
cerning returns by and taxes on in
Vestment companies and investment
brokers'; in concurrence, making an
appropriation for the Connecticut
School for Imbeciles for two wears
Retained on Calendar-Concerni
the storage and sale of fireworks: con-
corning seats or stools for the use of
motormen on ears; concerning annual
reports of corporations; making an
propriations for hospitals for two
years; concerning the terms of office
or certain town officers in Stamford.
raising a commission for the construe
ton of bridge between Old Eyme
and Old Saybrook; providing quarters
for the First company. Goyernor's
Horse Guard; concerning duadrienniai
statements of all property exemuted
from taxation; concerning probate
bonds.
Foot of Calendar-Amending an act
concerning real estate liable to taxa
ton; concerning certificates of teach
ers.
Committee Reports.
Constitutional Amendments-Un
VoraDle concerning makeup of house !
Il representatives; concerning qualih
cation of electors. Report accepted. |
bills rejected.
Education = Favorable concerning /
he establishment of trade schools |
Calendar.
Fish and Came-Favorable concern |
ng closed season for Hungarian part /
'idges. Calendar.
Judiciary - Unfavorable repeating
IN act concerning state police; tele-
none service and rates; concerning
telephone companies; concerning tele-
'hone rates; telegraph and telephones;
telephone rates; concerning appeals
rom county commissioners; making
Election day legal holiday: the COM
sensation of temporary clerks for su-
'erior courts. Reports accepted, bills
elected.
Woman's Suffrage-Favorable con-
erning the qualification of women
-oters. Calendar /
Tabled-Resolution on initiative and
eferendeum, on motion of Mr.. Tingier
T Vernon: adversely reported by
on constitutional amend
lents.
Tabled-House bill No. 59s con
erning sheriff's salaries. on motion of
Dr. Wall of Chatham: concerning bill
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

said an he could hope for was dis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
steamshIp Arrivals.

At Antwerp. May II: vaderland,
from New York.
At Liverpool, May II: Mauretania.
from New York.
A. Marseflles, May II; Perugia, from
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Wright Brothers Home from Euroo..

New York. May 11.-OrvilIe and
Wilbur Wright, inventors OF the first
practicai heaN ier-than-a machine
arrived mere today on the North Ger
man Lloyd liner kronprinzessin Cecilie
ana were given rousing reception at
the pier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Reports Of Committees.


Reports of Committees
Claims ms-Favorable on resolution
appropriating $4,000 to Daniel Ed
wards of Beacon Falls in full COM
pensation for injuries received in the
discharge of his duties as game war
den, resulting in the total loss of the
sight of one eye and partial loss of
the other eye. Calendar.
Fish and Game-Favorable on sub
stitute bill authorizing the commis-
sioners on fish and game to lease
tract of woodland in the state suita-
BILE for the propagation and preserva-
tion of game and game birds; said
tracts shall contain not less than so
acres, and shall during the term of
said lease be and remain state game
preserves Calendar.
Fish and Game-Favorable on bill
tc prevent any one killing more than
five quail in one day or thirty-six in
one year. Calendar.
Public Utilities Bill.
On motion of Senator SearIes the
public utilities bill and the resolution
from the house was made the order of
the day for Thursday next at twelve
o'clock.
Memorial Service for Governor Liley
Senator Searls introduced a resolu
tion for joint session of the general
assembly to hold a memorial service
for the late Governor Liiley on Thurs
day May q, at 11.30 a. m. The reso-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Paris, May 1.-THE Prix Taillion
was run at St Ouen today and won
by ]. +. Widener's East River His
Bomesell finished fourth in the Prix
Marlborough.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Constantinople, May 11.-A medi-
cal commission, with a large quantity
of medical supplies for the relief of
the suffering, left here today for
Adana.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Peking. May 11.-An armed China
man was taxed into custody here to-
day, charged with the intention of as
sassinating Grand Councillor Chang
Chi-Fung.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

The Police of Detroit and Buffalo are
searching for Frank S. Curtis. a
wealthy New York merchant, and
George Grannis, a rich Virginian. who
disappeared the former in Detroit and
the latter in Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12
Cabled Paragraphs

Bastia, Corsica, May 1.-The entire
railroad system of Corsica is tied up
today as the result of a strike on the
part of the employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

The worlds. entire supply of the oil
OF bergamot comes from a small sec
tion OF Calabria, fronting on the Straits
OF Messina-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-12

Colonel Goetchals, chief engineer Of
the Panama canal. reported a falling
OIL in excavation for April from the
work in March