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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Duties Sometimes Strenuous.
PANAMA CANAL LIBEL SUIT.
Secretary Of State Root One of the
Witnesses Yesterday.

Washington, Jan. 22.-"I simply
brought my subpoena and conscience
with me- jOcularly remarked Secre-
tary of State Elihu Root, who was one
of the chief witnesses today before the
United States grand jury on its in
vestigation of the alleged libel con-
cerning the purchase Of the Panama
canal. The secretary made the re-
mark to newspap per men who sought to
interview him few minutes before he
went into the grand jury room. Sen
atOr Knox of Pennsylvania and As
sistant Attorney General Charles w.
Russell also testified. All declined to
throw any light upon the nature of
their testimony.
Except for a fifteen minute recess.
the grand jury was in session for
about three hours today and when it
adjourned it did so to meet tOmor-
row. 1t is not it's practice to meet
on Saturday and the decision to do
so has given rise to the belief that
every effort is being made to COM
pIete the investigation at the earliest
possible moment. 1t is possible Will
liam Nelson Cromwell will be one of
the witnesses tomorrow.
well" said Secretary Root. as he
emerged from the grand jury room,
ct cannot tell you, boys of course, now
1 testified. But viii say TINS, 1t is
the first time I have been in this
building since the trial of Charles
Guiteau for the assassination of Pres
ident Garfield in 1882. I was then
here as a spectator only"
rs this the first time YOU ever were
before a grand jury?" he was asked
"Oh, no." he replied. why. 1 used
to run a grand jury when 1 was dis
trict attorney in New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23

try unless he belongs to the union.
This was my dream-my ambition-it
is my dearest wish"
"stay in the Came" Message to Com
pers.
Washington. Jan. 22.-"Stay in the
game ran message from the United
Mine Workers Of America at Indian
apolis to President Gompers Of the
American Federation Of Labor today
The message referred TO the fight the
Federation Of Labor officials are max
ing in the Bucks Stove and Range
company contempt cases and against
the sentences imposed on Messrs.
GOmpers, Mitchell and Morrison by
Justice Wright of the district supreme
court The message read:
"One thousand and three hundred
and fifty delegates attending the thir-
tieth annual convention extend ira-
ternal greetings; Appropriated S2,500
for present needs and instructed the
executive board % furnish more when
needed.
stay in the game. Three hundred
thousand black diamond artists are
with you in this fight to a finish to
determine our legal rights.
(Signed
"T. l.. LEWIS.
President.
JOHN T. WHITE,
"Vice President,
"W. d. RYAN,
Secretary.
United Mine Workers Of America"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23

him regarding the subject on Monday
morning.
Why Gould Wishes to Serve.
The sitJation which led up to Mr..
Gould's offer to serve was brought
about by a dispute Magistrate Finn
had with Police Commissioner Bing-
ham. A paid policeman usually per-
forms the duties of probation officer,
but Magistrate Finn recently scored
Commissioner Bingham in a public
statement for an alleged affrunt to the
court and the policeman detailed to the
magistrates court was Withdrawn.
Jay Gould heard of the magistrates
plight and his offer to serve, perforce
gratuitously is the result.
Duties Sometimes Strenuous.
The duties of a probation officer
consist in the main of handling cases
of abandonment and acting as pacifier
of family troubles. His lot is not al
together arduous. Occasionally, how
ever, a probation officer has to defend
himself against a six foot longshore-
man who is more or less irresponsible
from liquor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
IMPORTANT DECISION
BY Department of Commerce and La
Dor Affects Diamond Cutting Industry


Washington, Jan. 22.-By virtue Of
an important decision affecting the
diamond cutting and polishing indus
try of this country rendered today by
the department of commerce and la
bor. eight Belgian diamond cutters,
whom the Diamond Workers Protec-
tive union Of American succeeded in
having detained at Ellis island on the
charge that they were brought to this
country in violation of the contract
labor law. the Belgians are allowed
to enter the United States The de-
cision holds that the Diamond Work
ers' union of this country is "un-
American in character. in that it is
composed almost exclusively of for
eigners, and this stringent rule prac-
tically prohibits Americans from be-
coming members by limiting the num-
ber of apprentices that can be taken
into the trade to 10 per cent. of the
total membership"
Although about ninety per cent of
the worlds diamonds are sold in this
country according to evidence sub
mitted there are only 325 diamond cut
ters here, all members OF the Ameri-
can union. whereas \there are about
10000 in Antwerp and Amsterdam. The
union. it was cOntended at the hear
ing, has succeeded in keeping others
from coming in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
LOST 5000 IN PARIS CAFE.
American Business Man in Hands of
English SwindIers.

Paris. Jan. 22.-An American bust
ness man named Bell, who is said TO
reside at Bayside, n. Y, made the ac-
quaintance OF three pleasant English
men today while he was admiring the
masterpieces Of art in the Louvre. Ar
forwards Mr.. Bell and his new ac-
quaintances adjourned to a cafe. where
the Englishmen relieved Mr.. Bell, in
neat style, of $4,000
Later one of the alleged thieves was
arrested as he was about to take the
train on his way to England, but the
other two men and Mr.. Bells money
still are missing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
TRIAL OF COLONEL COOPER.
Six Jurors Obtainsd-One Was Drunk
When He Reported for Service.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 22.-The third
day of the trial of Col Duncan Coop
er, his son Robin. and former Sheriff
Sharpe, for the murder of former
Senator f. ". Carmack, passed with
out another juror being obtained. If
the motion of the state be sustained
one of the six Jurors already chosen
viii be dismissed The state charged
that this juror was intoxicated when
be reported for service. The state
said it obtained knowledge of his
condition only after it had accepted
him. Judge Hart set tomorrow for
passing on the motion.
The summoning of 500 additional
talesmen began late today. These men
viii appear on Monday, when an effort
will be made to complete the Jury.
Judge Hart announced today that no
sessions viii be held on Saturdays.
He believes that the case may progress
more rapidly if the attorneys are given
Sundays for consultation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
GOVERNMENT RESTS IN
CASE AGAINST COAL TRUST.
Defendants Will Open in New York on
Feb. 10.

Philadelphia. Jan. 22-The govern
ment today concluded the presentation
of its case against the anthracite coal
roads composing the alleged coal
trust" The hearings will be resumed
on Feb. Is in New York when the
defendants will open their side of the
case
In the documentary evidence offered
by the governments attorneys was a
table of statistics showing that of the
100000 tons of coal produced only
100000 or about q per cent. was
produced by Independent operators.
Of this 10000, 900 tons it was alleged
that all except 6,6O7.511 tons are in
the control of the railroads by con-
tract or otherwise at the time it leaves
the mines
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
TO LEAVE M. 1. T.
Professors Swain and Clifford to Join
Harvard Faculty.

Boston, Jan. 22-It was announced
tonight that two of the leading profess
sors Of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, George +. Swain and Har-
ry E. Clifford, will leave that institu-
ton at the end of the present college
year to become members of the faculty
Of the graduate school Of applied sci
ence at Harvard university. Professor
Swain viii mead the department of civil
engineering and Professor Clifford that
of electrical engineering. Professor
Swain has been a member of the Tech
nology faculty since 1891. Since 1887
ne has been consulting engineer Of the
Massachusetts railroad commission and
since 1894 a member of the Boston
transit commission. Professor Clifford
has taught at the institute since 1885.
These appointments at Harvard, and
others which it is said will be an
nounced soon, are made possible Dy
the funds now coming into the uni
versity from the Mckay estate. Har-
ward will receive $1,000, 900 from this
estate during the current year and a
large amount annually thereafter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
HIS LAST DAY IN AUGUSTA.
President elect Taft Leaves This
Morning for Charleston.

Augusta. Ca. Jan. 22.-Philander c.
Knox and Frank IA. Hitchcock, Mr..
Taft's choice for secretary of state
ann postmaster general respectively.
have been requested by him to come
to Charleston for d conference Sunday.
Mr.. Taft has continued to gather in
formation regarding prospective cab
met material and while he cares to
give no details as 10 what is to be dis
cussed Sunday. it is probable that the
treasuryship will receive attention as
well as other matters. Mr.. Hitchcock
had expected to sec Mr. Taft in
Charleston but it rvas not known un-
til announced by NJ. Taft tonight that
Mr.. Knox had been asked to come and
that a similar request had also gone
to the national chairman
Mr.. Taft will terminate his stay in
Augusta tomorrow morning, when he
will leave at eight o'clock for Charles
ton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
DANGER OF IGNITION
OF MOVING PICTURE FILMS.
Practical Illustration by Hartford In
speetor Of Board of Fire Underwriters.

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 22.-Before the
insurance institute tonight a practical
illustration of the inhammable nature
of the films used in moving picture
machines was given by Electric In
spector Day Of the local board OF fire
underwriters. He demonstrated by
means OF a cabinet containing a sec
ton of picture film that when the
thermometer records $50 degrees Fab
renheit the stationary film will ignite
and set nre 10 its support.
During this experiment the heat was
not generated by Bunsen burner or
other form of flame The rise in tenn
perature was due entirely 10 heat from
Gle, trical units using about lilo watts
OF energy. The Test demonstrated the
necessity Of keeping the film in motion
when the condensed light rays are
ZIP it. -
During the demohstration Inspector
Day said that while manufacturers
have been unable to make these ma
chimes absolutely fool proof munich
palities and commonwealth can make
1t impossible for an undesirable per-
son to operate a machine
In Hartford, he said. precautions
against this fire hazard have been TAX
en- to the extent that no person who
mas "a weak heart or who is subject to
fits is granted an operators license.
Besides all moving picture machines
are incased I'm metal booths
Similar conditions. he said, should
prevail throughout the state. He ia
vored oversight and control OF these
machines by the state police.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
ASSAULT ON CHILD LABOR
OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Boys Only IL Years of Age Working in
United States Senate.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-An assault ON the
child labor IF the District Of Columbia
was a feature Of today's session Of the
national child labor committee. Isaac
y. Seligman of New York presided
owen B. Lovejoy. secretary Of the
committee. led in criticisms Of the iuw
in the federal district
The United states senate" ne de-
clared. 'has today a monopoly of chil5
labor In the senate there are boys
working for SIS ~ ironth who are only
II years Of age. rhere $ no Just caust
for it. The bill went through the
lower house in form with which lit
tie if any fault could be found. but IT
took four years TO set through the
senate. When tlat Dody got through
with il there had heen inserted an
providing that orphans and
children of widows could go to work
at the aga Of y. Another ono provided
that house and senate pages could be
at that age
Mr. Lovej1y's assertion that no child
under IA, without exception. should be
allowed to work was applauded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE
OF PHILADELPHIA SURGEON
Pair Of Foreeps Sewed Up in Patients
Abdomen

Philadelphia, Jan. pa pair Of
Surgeons forceps, accidentally sewed
up I'm the abdomen after an operation
eleven years ago, caused the death of
Miss Mary G. Donovan Of this city on
"Wednesday The operation in which
the unfortunate mistake occurred was
performed by a surgeon Of this city
Of high repute, who has since died.
The facts in the case were suspected
only a few days ago, following an X
ray examination made on the advice
of physicians She was Immediately
operated on at the university hospital,
but the measure had been too long de-
layed and her death followed a few
hours later.
It was stated by the young woman's
brother today that with her father she
made the rounds of health resorts of
the world, but failed TO secure re-
lief. Since her fathers death she has
been under the care Of specialists of
New York and Philadelphia, who,
however. failed to diagnose the cause
of her illness.
The forceps when discovered by her
physicians were completely imbedded
In the intestines.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Jay Gould to be
Probation Officer
DECLARES HE WOULD LIKE TO
FILL THE POSITION.
IN NEW YORK CITY POLICE COURT
Will Be Connected With Magistrate
Finn's District-Gould's Offer to
Serve the Result of Dispute.

New York. Jan. 22.-Jay Gould, the
champion amateur court tennis player
of the world and son of the millionaire
railroad director, George J. Gould. is
likely to become a probation officer in
a local police court. He has indicated.
through a friend, that he would like to
fill this position in City Magistrate
Finn's court. and the magistrate wrote
him a letter today saying it would af-
ford him pleasure if Mr.. Gould would
take the position. The magistrate also
asked him to meet and to confer with
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Author J. 3. Connolly Sails to Reioin
BattIeship Fleet.

New York, Jan. 22.-James B. Con-
molly, the author of sea tales. who
started with the United States fleet on
it's world cruise. but abandoned the
trip shortly thereafter, evidently be-
cause the officers objected to having
themselves written about sailed uouay
on the Republic TO rejoin the fleet.
Connolly said he dined with the presi-
dent a few days ago and that permis-
sion to rejoin the fleet was given at
that time
The Republic carried 500 tons of ship
Stores for the fleet to replace the sup
plies diverted to aid the Messina
earthquake sufferers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
SChOOIbOys
Fought a Duel
POCKET KNIVES THE WEAPONS,
CLASS ROOM THE GROUND.
RIVALS FOR GIRLS AFFECTIONS
Twenty Classmates Witnessed the
Fieht-One of the Boys Dangerously
Wounded Over the Heart.

Newark y. j., Jan. 22.-William
Pollaw. a 14-year- r-old schoolboy. was
sent from the public school at Sum
init. n. j.. today to the Overlook hos
pital here, suffering from a dangerous
knife wound over the heart.
According to Pollak, the wound was
received in a duel with a classmate,
Arthur Tappan, 16 years old. Both
boys. Pollak asserts. were rivals for
the affections of a girl member of their
class\ and to determine which one
should have the right of way, they
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Bridgeport Young Man Took Ounce of
Laudanunn.

Bridgeport. Conn.,, Jan. 23.-"Nate'
Miller, son of Frank Miller, the promi-
nent coal dealer and lately proprietor
Of the Atlantic hotel. took an ounce of
laudanum in the Atlantic hotel, and
was discovered in an unconscious con-
dition at two o'clock this morning. He
had been living in Straftord lately and
came to the hotel last night. No real
cause for his act is known. He is
about thirty years old. His condition
is regarded as very serious
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Former Member of Connecticut Leo
isclature Dead,

Fairfield, Conn, Jan. 22.-Sherwood
Banks, formerly a member of the leg
islature and prominent In town af-
fatirs, died suddenly today of heart
failure. H2 had been about his work
during the morning, and, feeling sick.
went into the house and soon expired.
He had served as an assessor and as
selectman He was 6S years old and
is survived by three sons and three
daughters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Body of Another Victim of Crib Disas-
ter Picked Up

Chicago, Jan. 22.-Today. after
searching all day in the lake near the
crib off South Chicago. where more
than fifty workmen were killed last
Wednesday, the tug Sabin picked the
body of a man up who by a check
number in his pocket was identified as
an emplOye of the crib. He probably
jumped into the lake to escape the fire.
1t is believed that ten or more bodies
are still in the lake. Search for them
will continue
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Gives Bryan a Chance to Be Elected
Senator

Lincoln. Neb, Jan. 22.-The Nebras-
ka house TO-DAY approved the report of
the committee OF the whole recon-
mending the passage of the Humphreys
bill for the election of senators by the
Oregon plan. This bill was passed by
both houses. The bill is intended. it is
claimed, to give W. ]. Bryan chance
to be elected senator
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
SIX TIMES REsPITEo.
Death Sentence Ct Herman Billik Com
muted TO Life Imprisonment.

Springfield. H.. Jan. Ex-Governor
Charles $. Deneen tonight commuted
to life Imprisonment the sentence Of
death that had been pronounced on
Herman Billik OF Chicago, condemned
TO be hanged for the murder OF Mary
Vzral, who m he poisoned. together with
other members Of the family. II was
charged. Six times Blllilc had been
granted respite. The Communication Is
made on recommendation OF the state
board Of pardons.
The state board Of pardons In maxi
ing the recommendations for commu-
tation Of the sentence says that after
the final action Of the supreme court
Jerry Vzral. brother OF Mary Vzral
and one Of the principal witnesses at
state board Of pardons and swore that
all his testimony at the trial against
Biliik was false except as to some un-
important facts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
100 MEN DROWNED IN
SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD MINE
Great Damage by Floods Throughout
the TransVaal.

johannesburg. Jan. 22.-One hundred
and seventy three persons are known
to have lost their lives today as a re-
suit Of the floods which are general
throughout the Transvaal colony and
northern Natal. Great damage also
has been done to property, mining
plants having suffered heavily and
houses and railway bridges being
swept away or inundated. The floods
are the result Of heavy rains that have
fallen recently and all the rivers have
been converted into roaring torrents
The railway and telegraph services
are disorganized in all directions.
By the bursting Of Knights dam the
Witwatersand gold mine, in the south
western part Of the Transvaal was
flooded today. and ten white men and
$50 natives were drowned The water
from this dam also flooded the lower
section Of the town Of Elsburg, where
a number Of houses We're swept away
and 13 persons perished. A gold dred-
ger valued at 100000, broke adrift to-
day on the Kaap river and was wreck
ed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Earthquake Nervousness at Malta,

London, Jan. Earthquake ner-
vousness is the latest disease here"
says the Daily Telegraph's Malta cor
respondent. 1T is foretold that Malta
will disappear Wednesday, and the
credulous are dreading it's fulfilment.
We are on the same seismic axis as
Smyrna but our seismograph has not
yet moved"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
CHILEAN PEOPLE THANKED
For Generous Hospitality Extended to
American Squadron.

Valparaiso, Jan. 22.-Before Rear
Admiral Swinburne. commander of the
United States Pacific squadron, sailed
from here yesterday for Callao, he sent
a letter to the Chilean authorities in
which he conveyed his sincere thanks
for the many favors and generous hos
pitaly extended him and his officers
during his stay in Chilean waters. The
cordiality of the authorities and the
Chilean people had created impress
siOns that always would be remember
ed with pleasure. In conclusion he
thanked the naval club for its hos
pitality and the police for their CO.
operation and mainteRance of order.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
BIG FIRE RAGING AT PRINCETON
Threatens to Wipe Out Large Section
of the Town.

Princeton. n. j., Jan. 23 $3.50 a. m.
Fire which threatened to wipe out
a large section of the town broke out
shortly after lao this morning in the
Terminal restaurant. The local fire
department was unable to cope with
the blaze and sent to Trenton for as
sistance. The lower Pyne dormitory
of the Princeton university is only a
hundred yards away. The town is in
total darkness, caused by bursting gas
pipes and broken electric wires. Stu
dents and citizens are assisting the
firemen
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Boy Died From Accidental Blow.

Fall River Mass, Jan. 22.--George
H. Maynard, a ten year old school
boy, died at his home in this city to-
day as the result, it is alleged, of a
blow in the stomach inflicted yesterday
by Elphoe Cardin. IA year old play
mate An autopsy will be held The
Cardin boy, who admitted the assault
according to the police. says that he
struck the Maynard boy in fun 1t
is said that the Maynard boy had suf-
fered from dropsy
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
CANAL DIGGING EQUIPMENT.
Nearly $11,ooo,ooo Spent at Panama
for Various Items.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Nearly s11,-
100000 has thus far been spent on
floating equipment, rolling stock and
machinery in the work on the Panama
canal, according to statement sub
mitted to the commission by the chief
ouartermaster. Expenditures in this
direction were as follows: Floating
equipment. $3.174,460: rolling stock and
-nachinery, $7,s17.960
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
First Formal Appearance Here of Ger
maine Arnaud.

Boston, Jan. 22.-Germaine Arnaud.
the young French pianist, made her
first formal appearance in this country
at the public rehearsal of the Boston
Symphony orchestra in Symphony hail
this afternoon. Her performance was
very favorably rsceiYed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23

London, Jan. 22-George Bernard
Shaw, the dramatist and author, who
was to have delivered a lecture tonight
before the Fabian society. was unable
owing to illness, to keep his engage
meEt. 1t is understood, however, that
his indisposition is not serious In re-
ply to note tonight inquiring as to
the state of his health. Mr.. Shaw said:
Inform the public that l am dead. 1t
will save a deal of trouble"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-23
Baltimore LYRIC Theater Sold.

New York, Jan. 22.-The report that
four directors in the New York Metro
politan opera house have purchased
the Lyric theater in Baltimore was
confirmed today by Bernard Ulrich
and Fred H. Gottlieb, two of the for
mer owners of the Lyric. Mr.. Ulrich.
though not a part owner, under the
new management. will continue to be
manager, a position he has held for
the past eight years.