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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Great Excitement for a lime.
CLERICAL ASSISTANCE
FOR SENATE CLERK.
Resolution Passed Giving ApPropria-
tion of 81 ,3oo-Senstor Luther op-
posed.


Hartford. Conn, Feb. 1.-THE sem
ate this afternoon passed the resolu-
ton giving to the senate clerk an ap-
prCpriati)n Of $1,000 for clerical assist
ance. The matter came In under a
favorable report 0f the senate commit
tee on contingent expenses. Senator
Higgins as the chairman spoke in ia
VOr OF the measure. saying that while
the clerk was allowed a salary Of $500
IL was necessary that he should have
assis lance in order that the great
amount Of business could be quickly
handled for the printers. He said that
W1ilc the law set forth that the clerks
salary should cover clerical assistance.
he said that the increase In business
in recent years had made 1t impera-
tive thar assistance should be provid-
ed and paid FOR by the state.
Senator Luther opposed the resolu-
tion. saying that he did not believe the
clerk WOuiu fail 20 fulfill his duties un-
der the constitution nor did he believe
The clerk cared to violate the law. He
said thai the salary was an ample one,
IN fact for the term OF the legislature
which It covered he believed that the
clerk was the best paid officer OF the
state. Instead Of voting money for
clerical hire he believed that the mat
ter should be postponed until the com
mittee on legislative expenses could
draw VI an ementment 10 the statute
to provide for an assistant clerk II
necessary, or to set forth in a bgal
way a method OF providing for clerk
hire. He said it had become a prac-
tice Of bringing in resolutions to pay
for extra work in direct 9Sr5sas to the
statutes. He said that n the salary OF
the clerk Is not ample-and II was
ample. in his opinion-he believed II
Should be made so.
There was a lively debate for some
time over the matter and finally Sen
ator Luther's motion to postpone was
lost, IA to II. and the resolution pass
ed. Senator Luther then had admitted
his bill calling upon the committee on
legislative expenses to report new
law covering the matter OF additional
expenses.
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CONSUL GENERAL OF JAPAN
AT NEW YORK.
At Banquet Speaks of Jingoistic War
Talk Recently Heard.

New York Feb. 11.-Count Kokichi
Midzuno, consul general of Japan at
New York, was warmly applauded to-
night at the banquet of the Silk AS
sociation of America, given at the
Waldorf in commemoration of
its 37th anniversary, when he de-
nounced as unrepresentative of the
sentiment Of either the United States
or Japan all the war talk and jirgois-
tie expressions recently heard.
War" he said lis a question of LIE
and death for a nation. The destiny
and fate of an empire are of too grave
moment to be risked at the behest of
a few ambitious politicians ard pro-
fessional alarmists.
Il do not doubt ever for a mo-
ment that the present anti-Japanese
agitation does not represent the true
sentiment of the great American peo-
pie. 1 do deny hat there are jingo-
istic papers in Japan. just as YOU have
in this country. But depend upon
ii. in the true hearts of the true sons
and daughters OF the island of the ris-
ing sun, the sincere desire for peace
full relations with all the powers, and
especially with our traditional friends.
the Americans, is paramount"
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ELECTRIC CAR DERAlLEp.
DR.. Morgan L. Woodruff of PittsheId
Fatally Injured.

Pittsfield, Mass, Feb. 11.-By the
derailment of a rapidly moving car on
the Pitts1eld electric street railway
tonight DR.. Morgan L. Woodruff of
this city was fatally hurt and four 9th
er persons received minor injuries Dr.
Woodruff. who is prominent physi-
clan, sustained a skull fracture by be-
ing thrown from the car and wedged
under the fender
The others injured are: Miss Kate
DAILY, aged q, Of Dalton, cut about the
head; Joseph Daniels, aged 49, Pitts
field, head injured; Miss Annie Clark
Pittsfield, aged 80. cuts and bruises
aboue the head Thomas Claffey aged
%. Pittsfield knee injured.
DIR. Woodruff died two hours after
the accident. He was 5S years of age,
q graduate Of the University of Ver-
mont and the Long Island college hos
pital in Brooklyn. He had been a
member OF the board Of health and had
held other offices.
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President-Elect will be Guest Of the City Until
Saturday Morning
TALKS ABOUT CANAL INSPECTION TRIP
Heartily Approves of the Present Lock TyPe-Believes
the Vast Work will be Accomplished by JAM l, 1915,
at the Latest-Return of Mr.. Taft Opens Up Cabinet
Speculation Once More.

New Orleans, Feb. 11.-President-
elect William II. Taft landed here
shortly before o'clock this afternoon
from Panama and was enthusiastically
received by the entire city, whose
guest he is to be until Saturday morn
ing Mr.. Taft made prtef speech
this afternoon, I'm which he heartily ex-
pressed approval OF the present lock
type OF canal across the isthmus OF
Panama He reviewed a parade of
citizens, miles in length, and tonight
attended one OF the carnival season
balls. that of the Elves of Oberon."
Elaborats Banquet Tonight.
Tomorrow he will address the negro
Y. NJ. c. A.. spend several hours in au-
tomobiling. and at night be the guest
Of honor at an elaborate banquet at
which nearly 500 prominent citizens
will pay $25 a plate to participate.
Saturday morning he will go to Gin
cHnati from whence on Monday, he
Hll leave for Washington, returning
again to Cincinnati Wednesday.
Appriss1 Of the Knox Matter.
Mr.. Taft received the first news OF
the constitutional question which has
been raised against the appointment OF
Mr.. Knox to a cabinet position, by
wireless gGSAGE0hys NAGH AS wac nP-
prised Of the matter not only by press
messages but by a despatch giving
the views of Senator Knox. That he
was somewhat disturbed over the sit
uation last night was admitted, but
early today he received the news OF
the disposition OF congress to obviate
the constitutional disability and he was
inclined to accept the means adopted
as q happy solution Of the difficulty.
Until after a conference on the mat
ter, TO take place between Mr.. Taft
and Senator Knox in Washington next
wednesday. the president elect regards
It is impolitic to discuss the question
for publication.
Cabinet Speculation Again Attractive.
with the return Of Mr.. Taft to the
United States. cabinet speculation be-
comes once more attractive. No in
formation Is to be given TO the public,
however, from the most authoritative
HOMFca. Mr.. Taft said he should ad-
h9Fs 30 his previously announced plan
of keeping silent, and also keeping
cabinet appointments open until the
very last moment 70 provide against
possible contingencies. II is regarded
however, as highly probable that Of
fsrs Of cabinet positions are to be
made without great delay. Mr.. Taft
said lie had been placed in possession
Of information he desired, and had
asked for during his absence. The ar
rival h0rs Of Frank II. Hitchcock, who
will be granted an immediate confer
ence. and the presence here OF J. C.
Shaffsr. owner OF the Chicago Eve
ming Post. in whose judgment Mr.. Taft
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, said he should place weight regarding
cabinet aspirants, from the vicinity Of
Chicago made it apparent that cabinet
activity has begun. In this connection
there was a rumor here today that j.
NJ. Dickinson of Chicago, general coun-
sci for the Illinois Central railway, is
being considered for the war portfolio,
but no confirmation In the way OF a
positive statement could be obtained.
From what Mr.. Taft said today it
is a fair inference that he has yet de-
cided on no one for the treasury
portfolio, but that as to the other
places his ideas are decidedly more
definite.
First Draft of Inaugural Address.
On the trip from Panama, Mr. Taft
made the first draft of his inaugural
address. This he intends to submit to
certain friends i'll Washington on his
Forthcoming visit there next week.
Civil Engineers Canal Report Not Yet
Complete.
The inability of the special board of
civil engineers to complete their re-
rort regarding the Panama canal made
the Washington visit planned by Mr..
Taft necessary. The engineers will go
at once to Washington to complete
their work and q complete approval of
present plans and methods on the 18th
mus.
Canal Work Going on Right.
In his speech on the steps of the city
hall here today. Mr.. Taft made wnat
he said was a summing up Of his re-
cent trip. Il am here on my return
from a great constructive work. he
said, after paying his compliments to
mis- audience.
THE greatest undertaking entered
upon by any nation during the present
two centuries, and l am glad to say
to you, who perhaps are more inter
ested in that work than any other
part of the people Of the United
States, that the work is going on as
you would have it go on That on the
first Of January, 1915, at least, if not
beforehand l am very much interest
ed in having it within the next four
years-that canal viii be completed.
And when that time comes you viii
see loading down this river your great
commerce bound through those straits
to the west coast of America, to the
west coast, of South America. to the
Orient. and to Australia.
The American Push.
"The board Of engineers that accom-
panied me. have examined the whole
work, and they say it is good; that it
shall go on as 1t has gone on that
the organization on the isthmus, the
American push and the good feeling
that is there. commends itself to them
as men who understand great works Of
that class, and convinces them that
the canal is now an immediate pros
pect."
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viii Be Taken to WethersfieId Today

Winsted Conn, Feb. 1.-THE jury
in the criminal superior court here to-
day, after celebrating half an hour.
brought in q verdict of guilty in the
case of Saverio Ricci, who has been on
trial for manslaughter in causing the
death of Eugenio di Massi. Di Massi
died On September 18th last as the re
suit OF stab wounds inflicted by Ricci
feW days previously. Judge Curtiss
sentenced Ricci to not less than seven
nor more than fifteen years in state
prison. Ricci win be taken TO Weth-
ers6eld tomorro @L
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
STEAM SHIP REPUBLIC
DISASTER BEARS FRUIT
Marked Extension Of Wireless System
to Transatlantic Lines.


New York, Feb. 11.-General Man
ager Bottomiey of the Marconi wire
less company says that the disaster
to the steamship Republic, and the
proposed legislation with regard to
wireless, is now bearing fruit in the
marked extension of the wireless sys-
TEN. The following steamers of the
North German Lloyd Steamship Co.,
which have not been equipped here
tofore. are about to be equipped with
the Marconi system:
Koenig Albert, Friedrich der Crosse,
Princess Alice. Necker. Kooenigin Lu-
Use, Princess Irene, Rhein, Main and
B6rbarosss
The two new ships of the North
German Lloyd steamship company, the
Berlin and George Washington, will al
so be fitted with the same system as
soon as they are put in commission.
The Hamburg American line has
decided TO equip the steamships Cleve-
land and Cincinnati with the Marconi
wireless system.
In addition to sthese, many steam
ship companies rnnning to South Am
erican ports have ordered such equip
ment for their ships and within the
past few days the owners of fifteen
ships have ordered the latest form of
installation for their vessels
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Mrs. Hettie Green Announces Her
Daughters Engagement

Gait, Ont, Feb. 11-Miss K. L. Wiiks
OF this city is notifying her friends
in Gait Of the following announce
ment made this week to their family
and intimate friends:
Mrs Hettie Green. New York. an
nounces the engagement of her only
daughter, Miss Silvia, to Matthew As
tor Wilks. New York, eldest son OF the
lste Matthew Wilks, CruickSton Park,
Gait, Ont
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Forcibly Elseted from Meeting of Irish
Parliamentary PARTY.

Dublin, Feb. 11.-I.awrence Ginnell
member Of parliament from the north
ern division Of Wastmouth was forci-
bly, elected from a meeting Of the Irish
parliamentary party today after per
sistently demanding an open discus
sion Of the party finances, which the
chairman ruled 10 be ont OF order. Mr.
Ginnell accused one section OF the
members OF using the funds Of the
party to attack and undermine an op-
posing section.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
ANTI-JAP AGITAToRs
SHOW MODERATION
California Legislators Adopt SUgsss-
tion by Governor Gillstt.

Sacramento, Cal. Feb. 11.--AIodera- :
tion on the part Of legislators and an
evident disposition finally to dispose of
al measures relating to Japan and
ether aliens characterized today's ses-
sion Of the Legislature. Adopting q
suggestion by Governor Gillett, the
assembly voted to appropriate SO, 900
to defray the expenses Of a census
which shall show the number Of Jap
anese in California. and the pursuits
in which they are engaged. The sta
tistics are to be used in consideration
of future legislation, possibly involv
ing q request by California for an
Asiatic exclusion act.
In the senate a resolution by Sena-
tor Marc Anthony providing for a spe-
cial election wherein the voters Of Cal
ifornia might express themselves on
the subject Of Asistic immigration.
y as defeated by a vote of % to u.
The report OF the committee on ex-
ecutiYe communications, advising
against any snti-alien legislation at
present, had been made the special
order for today in the senate. bat its
consideration was shut on on q point
Of order and the matter probably viii
not be revived.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Lincoln Celebration in England Rsaan
Last Night.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Lincoln cele~
brations in England began at Roch-
dale. Lancashire, tonight. A big meet
Inc was held in the town hall and pre-
sided over by the mayor. at which John
l.. Grlffths. the American consul at
Liverpool, delivered an eloquent cen
tenary address Other speeches were
made. recalling Linco.n's in1perishable
services to humanit. and the fact that
Rochdale's great t)Wnsnlan, John
Bright, Loyalty supported the cause OF
Lincoln and the union
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
ToDAY's CELEBRATION
IN NEW YORK CITY.
Exercises in Nearly 1000 Halls
Churches, Schools and Theaters.

New York Feb. 11.-Tonight saw the
beginning of the greatest memorial
celebration ever planned for a great
man, when Lincoln meetings were held
at the Broadway tabernacle, in Trim
ity school and at the Jewish Theologi-
cal seminary. Senator w. E. Borah
and Congressman J. Van Vechten Oh
colt were among the speakers.
The centennial Of Abraham Lincoln's
birth will be celebrated in this city
tomorrow in nearly 1000 halls, church
es, schools and theaters. Lincoln's
services to humanity will be recited
by famous orators. while everywhere
his Gettysburg address will be read
and probably q million voices will
float everywhere from public and pri-
vate buildings and the holiday will be
generally observed throughout the
city.
Salutes from the guns on naval YES
sells and harDor Notifications at g
o'clock in the morning will hail the
day and then 100000 children will
gather in the SCI schoolhouses for pa
triotic exercises.
The city's official celebration at
Cooper Union at D. m. will be in the
hall in Which Lincoln first appeared in
the east. Mayor Mcclellan will call
the meeting to order, Bishop Greer will
offer prayer End Josenh H. Choate and
DR.. Lyman Abbott win deliver orations
EX- Senator John c. Spooner viii be
the orator at p. m. at Columbia uni
versity. where the entire day will be
given over to the celebration of Lin
coins memory and of Charles Darwin's
services to science.
In the evening there will be a great
demonstration in Carnegie hall. while
other celebrations will be held
throughout the greater city in halls,
schools, churches and theaters.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
NEW HAVEN ROAD EARNINGS
For Quarter Ending Dec. 81 Last Show
Decrease in Gross Amount.

New Haven, Conn. Feb. 1.-THE
earnings of the New York. New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company for the
gross amount OF $13,eO1. .60s.4s. a de-
crease Of $214,7S0.31 as compared with
the corresponding quarter OF 1907. The
operating expenses were S9.703, ,036.33. a
decrease of S531. .S27.94.
The net earnings from operation
were s4,19S.572.1O. Income from other
sources than operation increased sea-
444.59. Interest, rentals and taxes In
creased S2s5. 5.6O111.
The surplus for the quarter was
$916.21436, against a surplus OF $3.50
323.25 for the same quarter Of 1907. an
increase in net income Of S2G5,s91.1t.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Remarkable Balloon Trip Across the
Aims

Saint Moritz, Switzerland. Feb. Ii
oscar Erbsloeh, the German aeronaut.
who wont the international balloon
race at st. Louis in 1907, has Just COM
pleted a remarkable balloon trip
across the Alps aboard the Berlin"
The conditions under which the voy-
age was made were OF unusual sever
ity. the thermometer averaging about
u below zero. fahrenheit. Erbsloef was
in the air for thirty hours and reacFe ed
a maximum altitude Of about $4,000
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
South Manchester Young Woman
Missing.

South Manchester. Conn, Feb. IL
Telling her mother that she was going
TO Hartford to consult a dentist. Mary
w. Bennett. 20 years old. left her home
at 81 West Center street. Tuesday aft
ernoon. and no trace has been found
of her since that time. Miss Bennett
was an employe of the Cheney silk
mill and prominent in the church work
of St Mary's Episcopal church. in The
choir Of which she sang. Neither her
mother nor a sister know Of any rea-
son why she should have left her home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Five Farmers Charged with First De-
gree Murder.

Fort Smith, Ark. Feb. I1.-Charged
with murder In the firse degree, five
zen, farmers of Scott county. were
placed on trial today in Waldron. Ark.
The defendants ers accused of having
been members OF mob which three
months ago called out John Bailey and
lynched him. The murdered man had
been warned to leave the county be-
cause Of his refusal to hold his crops
for higher prices.
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VENEZUELA NEGOTIATIONS.
Special Commissioner Buchanan Nj lax
ing Favorable Progress.

Washington, Feb. 1l.--'W. I. Buchan-
an special commissioner. who is at
Ia Guayra. negotiating with the Ys-
nszueian government for the settle
ment OF the claims Of the United
states against that country, is making
favorable progress, according to dss-
patches received at the state depart
ment today. Secretary Bacon is anx-
ious tnat the negotiations be concluo-
ed as soon as possible, and expressed
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$1,000 TO EACH OLD EMPLoYE.
Yonkers Carpet Workers Beneficiaries
Under Mira. Coehrane's Will.

Yonkers, N. Y, Feb. 11.-There was
much rejoicing today among about 250
employees Of the Smith carpet works
in Yonkers. when 1t became known
that there was a provision IN the win
Of Mrs. 10. L. Cochran bequeathing
$1,000 70 each employe who has been
in the place for twenty years or more.
AS there are about 250 such the
amount Of this bequest Will be upwards
Of $25O,000
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REcAPruREp HALE STARVED.
Two conviets Who Escaped from Sing
Sing Last Tuesday.

New York, Feb. 11.--Poul Kelly, the
motorman, and former Policeman
Charles G. Mccarthy. conv{cts at Sing
Sing. who escaped Tuesday from the
prison camp at Bear Mountain, were
recaptured today near a railroad yard
in West New York. N. J. The men
wsre in a. sad state from exposure and
hunger and surrendered readily when
found. They were warmed and fed,
and tonight they were returned to
Sing Sing Both men were bitter in
their denunciation OF the treatment
shown them In prison. Kelly said:
The grub at the camp was not 1T for
dogs. and we decided on Tuesday to
clear out when we saw the chance. We
agreed that we would rather die than
endure what we had to there ami in
Sing Sing"
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Yuzovka, Russia. Feb. 1.-THE 125
miners who had been imprisoned in
the Catherine mine for two days aft
er an explosion and fire on February
9, and whose lives were despaired Of,
made their escape from the mine to-
day through an abandoned gallery
Several of the men were overcome by
fumes, but they were helped out by
their sturdier comrades. The second
engineer died of injuries soon after
coming to the surface.
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Agricultural Appropriation Bill Passed

Washington. Feb. 11.-After having
Travelled a thOrny road for a week the
agricultural appropriation bin was
passed by the house of representatives
today practically as it came from the
committee. The debate dragged wear
fly on for several hours when the pro
ceedings were enlivened by a brief but
spicy tilt between Mr.. Macon, Arkan-
sas, and Mr.. Cook, Colorado.
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NATIONAL SENATE.
Secret Service Again-Re- enlistment
of Discharged Negro Soldiers Op-
posed.

Washington, Feb. IA report was
made to the senate today by the COM
mittee on appropriations upon the
presidents statements concerning the
attitude of congress toward appro-
priations for the support of the secret
service. Senator Hemenway, who pre-
sented this report added that the pres
ident was not justified in making the
statement contaiped in his message to
congress.
a bill was also passed repeating the
increase in the salary Of the secretary
of state from $4,000 to $12, 900, so as
to permit Senator Knox TO accept an
appointment as secretary of state.
Senator McLaurin made a speech op-
posing the passage Of any bill for the
re-enlistment of the negro soldiers Of
the Twenty infantry accused of
having shoot up Brownsville.
The senate adjourned until Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
Serious Outbreak of Smallpox in a
Missouri College.

Liberty, Mo-. Feb. William Jew
ell college Is closed because Of seri-
GUS outbreak of smallpox among its
students, who number six hundred.
Fifteen students have the disease. and
the entire dormitory is quarantined.
Guards are stationed to keen students
from leaving for their homes, and the
college gym. has been converted into r
hospital for the sick students.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12
THREW BOMB AT WRONG TRAIN
Attempt to Assassinats Lord Mimic,
Vicsrsy Of India.

Csicutta, Feb. ia bomb was
thrown at a railroad train near Bar
rsckpur. IS miles north OF here, yes
tsrday evening and today an investi-
cation resulted in the suspicion that
the act was an attempt upon the life
Of Lord Asnto. the Ticeroy OF India
The viceroy was due to pass this spot
OF his way TO Assam, but II so hap
pened that he was on another train
The explosion OF the bomb did not re-
suit in injury to any one
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-12

Madrid, Feb. 11.-A violent storm is
raging along the eastern coast Of
Spain. In Valencia harbor several ves-
sells came into collision and a fisher
man was wrecked, three of the crew
perishing. Trees have been uprooted,
chimneys blown down and roofs dam
aged.
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Cabled Paragraphs

neral of Ernest Coouelin. the French
actor, who died here three days ago,
was held at the town church today
The body will be buried at Boulogne,
the birthplace of NJ. Coquelin.
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Japaneae Independenoe pav.

Washington. Feb. 11-Over the
japanese embassy in this city today
few the flag of the island empire.
raised in commemo-ation of the Jap
anese Independence day The day is
observed aA a religious holiday.