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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
YOUNG MEN DRESSED AS WOMEN
SENT OUT AS DEcOYS.
Clothes Men on Duty in Pittsburg-
Search for Troublesome Negroes.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 4.-The situation
in the Heron Hill district. where over
$50 negroes have been arrested during
the past two days, following many at
tacks on young white girls in that Sec
tion of the city, is quiet tonight, but a
double force of police and plain clothes
men is still on duty, for there is a
strong undercurrent of racial feeling.
The police are continuing the search
for unemployed negroes, and occasion
al arrests arc still being made.
Today Judge John D. Shafer SEN
fenced William Martin, colored. to five
years in the western penitentiary. the
limit of the law. on a charge of assault
and battery with intent to commit a
more serious crime on Mrs. Mary Sha-
fer several weeks ago.
Many negroes of the Heron Hill dis
trict are moving to the suburbs to get
away from the scene Of the trouble.
The authorities have sent out de-
coys in the troubled section in an eff
fort to catch negroes VINO have been
troubling women. Young men dress
ed as women and armed with black
jacks walked through the district
hoping TO have the guilty negroes ac-
cost or attack them.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. A report was
made to the police tonight of an attack
on girl in the Lawrenceville district
Of the city, about two miles from the
Heron Hill section. Margaret Bloss-
ing, aged IS years. alleges that a ne
gro came to the house where she was
employed late today and when refused
the keys to the automobile garage.
choked her and hit her over the head
with steel bar. The girl was not Sc
riously injured. The police have been
unable 10 capture the assailant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
SUICIDE OF BLAND BALLARD,
CHICAGO STOCK SRoKER.
Was Subject to Periodic Fits Of De-
preston.

Chicago, Feb. bland Ballard a
local stock b-oker and well known as
q golf player. committed suicide at a
hospital in Lake Forest today. At
Mr.. Ballard's residence 1t was stated
over the telephone that Mr.. Ballard
had not been i'll and that no cause
for the act was known.
Mr.. Ballard came to Lake Forrest
from Louisville, KY, six or seven
years ago He leaves a widow. who
was Miss Adele Shreve of Louisville,
and three children. He was fifty two
years old and among business men
was rated as a retired capitalist.
The only explanation of his suicide
was given by DR.. A. c. Haven, in the
rear of whose hospital the fatal shot
was fired.
Dr. Haven said that despite his sun
ny nature. Mr.. Ballard was subject 20
ptriodic fits Of depression and that un-
doubtedly 1t was during one Of these
that he determined to end his life.
Louisville. KY. Feb. 4.-Bland Bal
lard the Chicago stock broker. who
committed suicide today, was the lead
er In all things social whe nhe lived
with his family in this city. His
wedding to Miss Adele Shrevs in It's
day was the most brilliant OF social
events for both families wer eleaders
in the exclusive circles OF Louisvilel
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 4.-@Grove l..
gohnson's bill compelling Japanese to
attend separate public schools passed
the assembly today by vote OF AZ to
R6
Mr.. Johnson's other .lJIlls prohibiting
aliens from being members of boards
of directors and restricting them in
residence districts at the option OF
boards Of supervisors were defeated,
the former by a vote Of 81 10 Is. The
latter measure failed of passage be
cause Of a tie vote, the friends OF the
bill being unable to muster the re-
uuired Al votes. On roll call the vote
Hnally stood 81 to 81 after call of
the house andn several had changed
their votes from aye to no and vice
versa Mr.. Johnson changed his vote,
from aye to no and moved to recon
slider the bill tomorrow.
Walter Leeds of Los Angeles changed
his vote from no to aye on the school
bill and moved to reconsider that also.
There was little support for the oor-
poration measure, the votes for the Dill
falling 13 short Of the number cast for
the Drew bill.
Hope of Being Able to Defeat the Bill.
Sacramento Feb. 4.-The passage Of
the Japanese school segregation bill
today was unexpected, owing to the
defeat yesterday Of Drew's anti -ahen
land bill. which was generally believed
TO foreshadOw the rejection Of all OF
the measures aimed at the Japanese.
Immediately after the assembly's ac-
tion Governor Gillett consulted Speak
er Philip Stanton and the other repuo-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
IMPORTANT MATTERS UP.
Hearing of the Judiciary Committee at
Hartford.

Hartford, Feb. A hearing of the
judiciary committee was held this aft
ernOon, at which several rather i'm
portant matters were taken up, among
them being the act changing the pun
ishment for the crime Of sodemy from
life imprisonment to a shorter term Of
years. This was favored by a num-
Der Of prominent lawyers. who stated
that in many cases the severity of the
punishment deters the enforcement OF
the law at present, and they thought
that the severity of the punishment
ought to be discretionary with the
judges. Another point brought out
was that persons committing the crime
are more or less insane at the time.
A number of members of the Grand
Army of the Republic were heard IN
support of the bill providing a pen
atty for the fraudulent wearing OF the
bronze button Of the organization.
These veterans explained that the
present law applies only to the badge
of the G. A. R.. which is seldom worn
and that unscrupulous persons often
use the button as a means of fraudu-
lently soliciting aid
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
oUALTAaUeH's TRIAL ENDS.
1t is Understood Co,irt Found Charges
AgainsE the Captain Proved.

Gibraltar. Feb. 4.-The courtmartial
that has been trying Capt. award F.
Qualtrough Of the battleship Georgia
on charges preferred by Rear Admiral
Wainwright that he-Nvas under tie in
fiuence of intoXicants at reception
given at Tangier by Samuel r. Gum
mere. the American minister, reached
a decision this afternoon. The out
come, however. viii not be made public
until the findings have been approved
by Rear Admiral Sperry, which prob
ably viii be some time before the fleet
sails from Gibraltar. in other words, in
two or three days.
It is unofficially understood that the
court found the specification against
Captain Oualtrough proved, but
whether with eXtenuating Rircumstan-
ces is not known. although this is
probably the case. Nevertheless it is
believed Captain QuaItrough will not
be restored to duty, but that Com
mander Kline will take the Georgia
home
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
FIDELITY FUNDING CO.
is INSOLVENT
Report Filed by Supreme Court Ref
cree E. A. Watson.

New York. Feb. 4.--Edwin A. Wat
son, appointed by the supreme court
as referee to take testimony and to
report concerning the application Of
the Fidelity Funding company for
voluntary dissolution of that corpora
tion, filed his report tonight. He finds
that the corporation is insolvent, and
recommends that it be dissolved.
The property of the company has
been in the hands of Thomas F. Gil
roy. Jr., as received, since October p
last, when complaints by Catholic in
stitutions which had financial deal
ings with the company inspired the
belief that the Fidelity Funding com
pany might not be solvent. Patrick j.
Kieran, secretary and active manager
Of the concern, caused comment re-
Gently By vanishing for time, but he
has now re-appeared, and he testified
about the company's affairs at the re-
ceiver's hearing TO-DAY.
Referee Watson says in his report
that when Mr.. Gilroy took charge of
the company's affairs he found there
furniture valued at less than $500.
and notes stocks and bonds, all Of
nominal value only. Since then the
receiver has been able to collect about
$500.
The result of the investigation is
summarized as follows:
Assets $22,931.46; liabilities, $767.-
31I28.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
AGREEMENT REACHED
IN FISHERIES QUESTIONS
To Be Submitted to Hague Court for
Arbitration.

Washington, Feb. At was said to-
night in official quarters that Ambas-
sador Bryce and the Newfoundland au-
thorities have reached as agreement in
the matter Of the questions in the fish
cries controversy to be submitted to
The Hague court for arbitration Some
concessions were made to the colonial
government at the recent conference
in Washington between Mr.. Bryce.
Secretary Root and Minister Kent of
Newfoundland which were Incorporated
in the treaty signed with reservations
by Mr. Bryce and Mr. Root
This compromise has won over the
Newfoundland authorities and as soon
is the signed treaties are formally ex-
changed the American copy treaty will
be sent to the senate for ratification.
State department officials are anx-
ious to obtain action on it before the
present session of congress expires.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
MOVEMENT BEGUN
FOR A SEVEN HOUR DAY
In All Lines of Organized Labor-Airn
Of the Movement.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 4.-Organized IA
Dor throughout the United States has
begun a movement for the seven hour
day in all lines of work
Harry D. Thomas, secretary of the
Cleveland United Trades and Labor
council, and of the Ohio Federation of
Labor. announced today that the agita-
tion for an eight hour day was but a
commencement of the larger move
ment.
The ultf.aate aim is reduction of the
hours of labor until all men are en-
ployed one hour a day is necessary to
employ all. Only in this event, said
Thomas, can Norkingmen share with
their employers N the benefits of tins
and labor saving machinery.
His announcement was coincident
with the meeting of the Cleveland
Employers association. called to con-
slider the fight now being made by Ia
for for eight hour legislation for Wom-
en-.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
TRAGEDY ON LONG ISLAND.
y. 5uokhoIt Shot and Killed Mrs. Rust
and Hanged Himself.

New York Feb. A sensational
tragedy occurred tonight in the little
village of Earmingdale, L. l., few
miles from Oyster Bay, when Frederick
Buckholt, 40 years old, shot and killed
HTrs. Elizabeth Rust wounded her two
children as they stood clinging to her
skirts and then hanged himself in the
attic Of his home. The murder oc-
CURED in the presence of Bucikholt's
wife.
So far as can be learned the shoot
ing was due to sudden rage on the
part Of Buckholt Mrs. Rust was a
divorced woman with two children
who did servants work about the vii
lage. Her children boarded at Buck
holts home and tonight, when she
came to see them, Buckholt demanded
an increase in the board she was pay
ing A dispute followed khieh enraged
Buckholt and he killed her.
The Rust children are not danger
ousiy hurt.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
ADMIRAL sPERRY AND OFFICERS
Guests Of Military Governor Of Gbral-
tar at Dinner.

Gibraltar Feb. Admiral Sperry
AVID the division commanders and cap
tains Of the fleet were the guests of
the miliSary governor at Z d:nnsr Civ
en- at the government house tonight
Among the 5ther guests We're Admiral
Goodrich, Sir Frederick Mflnef. Sir
Henry Schooles. chief justice OF CT
braltar, Sir Frederick Evans, colonial
secretary and A. NJ. Coll, attorney
general.
ToaSts to King Edward and Pres
ident Roosevelt Eere drunk standing
After the dinner the American officers
attended the ball at the Assembly
rooms given by the American consul,
Richard L. Sprague.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
TENEMENT HOUSE COMMISSION.
Act Introduced in State Assembly for
Benefit of Tenement Dweliers.

Hartford. Conn, Feb. 4.-The intro
duction Of an act for the appointment
of tenement house commission
which was introduced in the house
today, is one which, if it passes is
destined to work a great change for
the benefit of those who are com
PEELED to live in tenement houses and
in most Of the cities of Connecticut
there are many so housed
This commission will be empowered
to make thorough investigation of re-
cent tenement structures, their con-
struction, sanitation, and their rela-
tions to morals, saving healthfulness
and education. The commission will
have power to subpoena witnesses and
make a careful investigation Of the
whole subject.
The members of the commission are
to receive no compensation for their
work, but an appropriation will be
made for the expenses of their inves-
tigation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Two Boys Shot While Watching Rifle
Tarqet Practice,

Saranac Lake. n. Y, Feb. 1.-Two
boys. Charles Rivers, son of Mayor
Rivers OF Montreal. and Arthur Morgan
of this village, were shot today while
watching a man and woman at rifle
target practice in the woods near by.
The identity OF the couple has not been
established. The two boys are said to
have been warned to so away from the
target, but before they could comply
the man fred. the bullet going through
the knee of the Morgan boy and loGg-
ing in the elbow of young Rivers. The
man and woman disappeared imIatdi-
ately after the shooting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Resigns as President of coney Island
Jockey Club.

New York. Feb. William X. Van
derbilt, president of the Coney Island
Jockey club for nearly ten years and
its largest stockholder, resigned as
president today. Schuyler L. Parsons
was elected in his place. Mr.. Parsons
is a close personal friend and business
associate Of Mr.. Vanderbilt Mr.. Van
derbilt retains all his financial inter-
ests and remains on tlre directorate,
and, with United States Senator
George P. Wetmore OF Rhode Island,
is a vice president Of the organiza-
ton
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
First National Bank Of Somersworth
to Reopen Next Week.

SomeTswortn. n. h, Feb. 4.-The re-
opening of the First National bank of
Somersworth some time next week is
assured, according to a statement is
sued by the directors of the institution
late today. Temporary Receiver n. S.
Bean today telegraphed to the comp
troller of the currency at Washington
notifying him that the impairment of
SS5, 100000 in the banks capital caused
by the alleged defalcation of its cash
Ter, Fred M. VaEney. had been made
good and asking formal permission to
reopen the bank
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
American Schooner Goes to Pieces Of
Cape Lookout.

Wilmington, y. c., Feb. 4.-The tug
Blanche AMI the United States revenue
cutter Seminole left hurriedly today in
response to advices that the American
schooner Belle O'Neill. 394 tons Cap
tain Coffin. from Perth Anboy to Sa-
vannah, was stranded off Cape Look
out, two miles from shore, whittier she
drifted Wednesday night. Later a
message arrived that the vessel had
gone to pieces. Vessel and cargo are
a total loss The crew was taken off
by life savers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
WILDCAT LURKING ABOUT.
Inhabitants Of a New York Village
Badly Frightened.

Greenwich, Conn, Feb. 4.-InformA-
ton was received here today that a
large wildcat was lurking about the
village OF North Castle, n. Y, seven
miles from here. and frightening the
people by its Wild cries.
Herbert Mead. a butcher says that
last nig1t the "eat" followed him from
Long Ridge. nine miles away, while ne
was driving with load OF goods He
feared it would attack him and drove
as fast as the horses could travel
home.
From his description the cat" m
-4ho Ss1st to be a Canadian lynx.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
GERMAN RIVERS RISING.
Great Damage Observation-Disclosures.
turing Establishments Shut Down.

Berlin, Feb. 4.-Heavy rains, accom-
panied by warm weather, are causing
a rapid melting Of the snow In central
and western Germany and as a result
the rivers are rising and serious
freshets and inundatiOns are threat
ened. Great damage has been report
ed from Freiberg. Saxony. and river
in this vicinity are out of their banks.
Eisenbach is partly flooded and the
water has entered houses in the low
er part of the city. Some of the rail-
roads in the vicinity OF the Hartz and
Thuringian forests have suspended
traffic and at Frankfort the Main 10
rising rapidly. Some towns in the
vicinity of Cologne are threatened
with inundation and manufacturing
establishments and electrical works at
Solingen have shut down. The Rhine
also Is rising and the cities along this
and other rivers are in danger as high
water has not yet been reached Heavy
SHOWS have been reported in Bavaria
during the past two days and floods
are expected in this section Of the
country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Dead pue to Acute AIooholisn.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. found on
the streets unconscious and taken to
the police station and later to the
Hartford hospital. Harry McCracken,
Al years old, of 1920 Eighth avenue,
New York, died at the latter institution
soon after his arrival. His death was
due to acute alcoholism.
Ee came here last week as a marble
worker on the new armory and leaves
a widow and four children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDS
REACH TOTAL OF 1854, 900.
About one-Third of This Amount Has
Been Distributed.

Washington, Feb. Funds raised
by the relief organization for the
earthquake victims in Italy have
reached a total Of 1854, 900, this sum
representing the contributions which
poured in from all quarters through
The three leading organizations, the
American National Red Cross, the
Italian government committee and the
italian Red Cross. This information
IS based upon a message from Am
bassador Griscom at Rome to Major
General DavisS chairman Of the cen
aral committee of the American Red
Cross. The relief fund is divided as
follows:
Italian government committee. s2,-
O,O00; Italian Red Cross, $500, 900 :;
and the American National Red Cross
$4,000. About one-third of the to-
tal amount has been distributed for
4be relief OF the sufferers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Boston Lawyer Sentenced to State
Prison,

Boston, Feb. A sentence of not
less than five nor more than six years
in state prison was imposed by Judge
Bishop in the superior court late to-
day upon Robert E. Belcher for the
larceny of $500 from Miss Mary T.
Coakley of Hillsborough, n. Y. Belcher
who is a local attorney and was at one
time lieutenant in the signal corps OF
the Massachusetts volunteer militia,
pleaded guilty yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
University Chaplain Resigns as Result
of College Prank

college prank perpetrated by young
men students of Wilberforce universi-
ty, Chaplain It. @. Stewart has re-
signed the vice presidency of the col
lege. Faculty and students are wrought
up TO great excitement Failure of the
discipline committee to look into the
matter as thoroughly as ne wished re-
suited in the chaplain's resignation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Cow jury DISAGREED.

New York, Feb. 4.-The jury in the
case of william Cow, former director
in the Borough Bank OF Brooklyn, who
has been on trial for a week or more
on the charge of grand larceny, report
ed a disagreement early this morning
The jury had been out since o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Women Injured in Automobile Acct
dent.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 4.-Mrs. Sidney
NJ. Colgate of Orange, n. j., wife of a
manufacturer of soaps and perfumes,
and Mrs. Edward A. Olds, also wife
of a New York soap manufacturer,
were injured Wednesday afternoon bv
a collision of the automobiles in
which they were riding
Both were taken home in passing
automobiles.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Discussed Tariff on Paper.

New York, Feb. 4.-The members
Of the American Paper g. Pulp asso-
eiation at their annual meeting at the
Waldorf Astoria, today. discussed the
tariff on paper and the price OF news
paper print paper. The session was
an executive ono and no oficial state
Fnent was given out as to the tenor OF
tke discussion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Forestry Bill Gets It's Annual Drubbina
in the House.

Washington, Feb. l.-'The forest SER
Vice got it's usual annual drubbing
today, the criticisms against It coming
principally from Mr.. Smith of Califor-
mia, Mr Cook of Colorado and Mr..
8fondell Of Wyoming. all Of whom
charged extravaganza in administra-
tion and the extortion of money from
miners, farmers and even the owners
Of oeehfves
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
MAYOR OF NAPLES
GIVES A RECEPTION
To Officers of American Relief Ship
Celtic in Appreciation of Services.

Naples Feb. 4.-The mayor of Ma
pies. in order to mark the public ap-
probation for the assistance rendered
by the United States and Sptain in
behalf of the earthquake sufferers.
gave q reception today at the munich
pal palace to the officers of the Amer
lean relief ship Celtic and the Spanish
cruiser Princess of the Asturias. The
whole consular body and many nota-
rles were present. CAPT. Harry Mel.
P. Huse the commander of the Gel
tic; Lieut. Albert w. Pressey, the ex-
ecutive officer Of the steamer; Lieut.
j. II. Blackburn, chief engineer. and
the other officers attended in uniform
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Prominent Wall Street Banker Dead.

New York, Feb. 4.-Charles E Laid
law. senior member of the banking
firm of Laidlaw & company, prominent
in Wall street for the past forty years,
died suddenly tonight of heart failure
at his home here. Mr.. Laidlaw was
born in this city SO years ago and wss
active in social and banking circles UP
20 the time of his death
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
sunken sohooner lRaised.

City Island, ". Y, Feb. 4-The
schooner Alice P. Turner OF Stonang-
ton, Me. for New York, which ran
ashore at Bayvdlle, L. l.. Jan. 16 dur
ing heavy snowstorm, was raised to-
day by a wrecking company and an
chored here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Cabled Paragraphs

London, Feb. AT the sale at
Southeby's today of the coins collect
cd by the late E. s. Benson of Brook
lyn, N. Y, rare tetradrachm, a silver
coin Of ancient Greece, sold for 81,
The competition was keen and a num-
ber of other coins brought from $1OO
to $1,000
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Staannnhin ArriuaIs-

At Havre. Feb. 4: L. Lorraine, from
New York.
At Genoa, Feb. A. Carmania, from
New York via Madeira. Naples, Trieste.
etc.
At London, Feb. 8: Minnehaha from
New York via Plymouth and South
ampton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05

Bucharest. Roumania, Feb. 4.-Hor-
ace G. Knowles, the American min
lister, took his departure from Bu-
charest this afternoon. He has been
transferred to Nicaragua, and he will
be succeeded here by Spencer Eddy,
recently the American minister to Ar
gentina. The newspapers today pub
lish fiattering articles concerning Mr..
Knowles and regret his departure.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
District Of Columbia Bill in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The monotone
nous tones of the reading clerk of the
senate as he labored through the bill
of over 100 pages making appropria-
tions for the District of Columbia,
constituted the chief feature In the
proceedings OF that body today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-05
Death of "centenarian of Lisny."

Brussels. Feb. Anime. Anna Ru-
baix, known as the centenarian of
Ligny," is dead. She was one of the
last Of those now living who saw and
spoke with Napoleon Bonaparte. whom
she came in contact with during the
battle of Waterloo.