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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

sassins of Lieut.. Joseph Petrosino. in Palermo, Sicily, were announced. Three was a feeling of chagrin and even re- sentiment over the fact that not one word regarding the murder of the noted New York detective had come from the Italian police, notwithstand- ing cable had been sent them seek ing certain information.
 No Answer from Palermo.
 Inspector McCafferty,< head of the detective service here, made some sharp remarks over this neglect on the part of the Italian police. He said:
 If an Italian detective sent here on a mission by that government, and working in behalf of the Italian po- lice, had been murdered in New York, we would have notified the slain mans home department at once. So far as the police of Italy are concerned we have not a word of Petrosino's death. I cabled Saturday for information, but have received no answer from Paler- mo-"
 Anxious to Know if Petrosino Was
 Robbed of Valuable Papers.
 The inspector said that he was par ticularly anxious to know whether Petrosino had been robbed after be- ing shot. He intimated that Petrosino
 
 lice here in running down Black Hand and other Italian offenders. The faii- ure of the Palermo police to answer leaves the pohce here in the dark whether Petrosino had letters Of in- struetion from the department here, which, if stolen by the murderers, would reveal to the Italian criminals just what plans the police of New York have on foot.
 If the police there have any papers that Petrosino may have had" said Inspector McCanery. Eve would like to know it."
 Work of Palermo 5aIek Hand
 To the question whether he thought Italian criminals here had requested confederates in Italy to kill Petrosino in that country. Inspector McCafferty replied that he doubted that theory. Petrosino was constantly In perilous positions in New York the inspector said. and if the criminals of this coun- try had dared to kill at all. they would have done it in this city. Petrosino. he said. was frequently alone in dark places in New York in Italian dives and even on his way home late at night, when the criminal class had had opportunity to carry out his. murder.
 Mrs. Petrosino. the young wife of the murdered detective. Is still prostrated at her home here. the result of the tragic death of her husband. For . time. her relatives say, she refused to accept as true the news of Petrosinos death, and clung 10 the hope that lt was all a hideous mistake. This hope, # is stated. has now left her.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
PETRoslNo's ASSISTANT
 ARRESTS FOUR MEN.
Desperate Fight in Little Wine Shop
 in Brooklyn.

New York. March 1I.-Ldeutenant Antonio Vachris. chief assistant to Detective Joseph Petrosino, who was killed by assRssins in Sicily, arrested four Italians in a little wine shop in one of the squalid Italian quarters of Brooklyn tonight. Vachris. who was assisted by half dozen men from tho Italian criminal squad, took the men into custody only after one of their number had fought desperately to es- cape. The men arrested are Amadio Pietro, Vito Andraguo. Vito Velo and Stefano Castronouve. The charge against them on the police blotter is that they are undesirable residents and suspicious characters, but it is hlnted that Vachris has reason to believe that the men had knowledge of the plot to kill Petrosino.
 Castronouve, the man who made the effort to escape. is said to have recent ly come here from Chicago. where he is alleged to have been a leader of the Black Hand groups. Revolvers and stilettos were found on the prisoners.
 Seven other arrests of Italians s,is- poets were made in the city during the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
The Restored
 Cuban Republic
PREDICTION OF SPEEDY FAILURE
 NOT YET FULFILLED.
ITS FIRST MONTH OF LIFE
Not Marred by Any Untoward lnei- dent-But One Faint Rumor of an Uprisins-New Congress Slow.

Havana, March 9.-While the first month in the life of the restored Cuban republic has not been one of achieve ment, it has at least not been marred by any untoward incident calculated to confirm the oft-repeated prediction that the experiment of Cuban self government was destined to speedy failure. On the other hand the gov ernment of General Gomez has still to present assurances of it's ability to di- rect wisely and firmly the destinies of the island.
 All Parties Pulling Together.
 The one fact which seems to be es- abolished is that Cubans of all parties are, for the time being, determined to forget their political differences and pull together. so as to avoid as long as possible what all dreed-further Amer ican intervention.
 No Evidenees'of Dissatisfaction.
 At the close of the provisional gov ernmentr one of the most prominent American officials expressed the fear that the Gomez administration would collapse within three months, but add ed that if it survived that time. 1t would probably endure indefinitely. For the fear there now appears no warrant for. apart from the mutter- ings of displaced office holders, there is not the slightest evidence of dis satisfaction with the new government.
 But One Faint Rumor of Trouble.
 Only once has there been even the faintest rumor of an uprising, when three discharged officials. in Santiago De Cuba were reported to have taken to the woods about three weeks ago. This was not only untrue but, as a matter of fact, all three, prior to re- ceiving a demand for their resigna- tions, had written to General Gomez to assure him of their loyalty.
 Congress Has Accomplished Little.
 So far, the new congress has done little and this is one of the most dis couraging features of the situation, suggesting as it does, repetition of that inability to agree in legislative matters which produced the deadlock in the last Cuban congress, compelled President Palma to legislate by de- cree in violation of the constitution, and finally preeipitated the uprisings in August, 1906, under Pino Guerra followed by the intervention of the United States and the appointment of Mir. Taft as provisional governor.
 Gomez Able to Keep the Peace.
 But should General Gomez find him. self forced into the unhappy position of his predecessor, it is most probable that he would not shrink from deal- ing with the malcontents with all the severity that the occasion demanded and with the little army now in process of organization at his back he would doubtless be able to nip any in- surrectionary movement in the bud.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

The monthly meeting of the Fed erated council of 100 of the Associated Civic Societies was held Monday evn- ing at New Haven. Among matters discussed were those of vacation schools and playgrounds, the protection of the elm trees and the advocacy of the rule of three" in civil service sp- pointments. The tree question aroused the special interest of the meeting, and there were several addresses on the matter. George Dudley Seymour spoke at some length in favor of immediate action, reviewin what had been done in previous years and estimating on the basis of careful computation that to save the trees of New Haven will re- Quire an outlay of s20.e0O.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Has One Hundred and Sixty-Two Votes of One Hundred and Eighty-Six in Republican Caucus
SIX INSURGENTS PRESENT AT CAUCUS
Cannon Forces Not Downcast at the Showine-Caucus Agreed to Vote Today for the Adoption of Rules of the Last House-No Member of the Organization Certain of Victory Today.

Washington, March 1l.-Speaker Cannon was nominated by the caucus Of republican representatives to sue ceed himself Saturday night He had n02 votes, against 10 for Walter I. Smith of Iowa. for James A. Tawney of Ohio. one for Edgar D. Crumpacker of Indiana, and one for Bird MoGuire of Oklahoma There were 1S6 repub- licans present out of a total member ship of 21S. Of tine 32 absentees, some are known to be organization men. The Cannon forces are by no means down cast at the showing.
 The Absentees.
 Those absent from the caucus were Representatives Andrus, Cary, Cooper, Dodds. Davis, Esc, Fowler, Foot. Gard ner, Gronna Hayes, Hinshaw, Hub bard, Sturgiss Kopp. Mckinney, Me- Moran. Gustermann, Lenroot. Lind berg, Lowering, McLachlan, Madison. Morse, Mhrdock, Nelson, Norris Rey- holds, Stafford and Volstead.
 The caucus agreed to vote on Mon day for the adoption of the rules of the last house.
 No member of the Wisconsin delega- ton attended the caucus, but it is un- derstood that Representatives Stafford and Kuestermann intend to vote for the adoption of the present rules.
 Rules Committee Nominated.
 The caucus nominated the rules com- mittee for the next session. It con- sists of the speaker and Representa- lives Dalzell of Pennsylvania and Smith of Iowa, and two democrats, to be named by Representative Champ Clark. the minority leader. The present officers of the house were nominated. They ara Alexander Mcdowell, clerk; Frank B. Lyon, doorkeeper, and Henry Casson. sergeant at arms Samuel A. Langure was also renominated for postmaster. and Rev. Henry N. Cou- den. the blind minister. for chaplain. csnnon's Lieutenant Not Certain of
 Victory.
 Six Insurgents" were present at the meeting. and although they did not ad- init afterwards that they would vote with the organization. it Is known that Speaker Cannon counts on their sup port, both for the rules and himself These men were Representatives Steen- erson, Pearre, Goode, Pickett, Woods and Kendall. Representative Haugen bolted the caucus and announced that he would be against the speaker and against the rules.
 Ex- Representative Watson. Speaker Cannon's lieutenant, admitted last night that tje result of the vote on the rules was very much in doubt and that neither he nor any other member of the organization was certain of a vic for,y on Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
WORLDWIDE HUNT FOR sLAYERs
Step Taken Simultaneously ln New York, Baltimore, New Orleans and Other Cities.

New York, March 1l.-It is known that a world wide hunt for Petrosino'a' slayers has been begun.
 The initial step was taken Saturday simultaneously in New York. Baltir more. New orleans and other cities where Petrosino worked recently and was feared by criminals. The respec- tive detective bureaus set drag nets to trace notorious leaders of the Ma fla, Camorra and Black Hand to es- tablish if any of them left this country recently. If any departed about tho time Petrosino sailed they will be fol- lowed to the ends of the earth fl nec- essary. Those found in this country will be put through the third degree to reveal, if possible. any information they may possess concerning e plot to kill Petrosino
 Fund for Potrosino's Family.
 Petrosino died a poor man. but steps have already been taken to raise a fund for his family. Subscribers to the secret fund from which Petrosine drew expenses for his investigation, have promised to give liberally. A New York merchant, one of the sub scribers. said that st least 320,ooo will De raised.
 Prayers in Catholic Churches.
 In obedience to instructions from Archbishop Farley. prayers were said today for Petrosino in all the Catholic churches of New York. It is perhapa unprecedented in this city that the death of a man occupying Petroslno's humble station should inspire such general petitions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

charge of investigation during the present revision, was clerk of the committee during the Dingley revis- ion.
 Committee Performed Much Work.
 Speaking of the work performed bv the committee and it's experts in the preparation of the Payne bill, Major Lord said today that the most persist ent argument advanced in favor of the creation of a tariff commission was that the congressional committee hav- ing the tariff legislation in charge had neither the information nor the time nor the means to obtain the informa- tion necessary to properly draft q rev. enue bill. He declared this argument was evidently made without knowledge of the amount of preliminary work done or the mass of data gathered during months of labor. He said that his work began long before the adop- ton of the resolution by the house last May which authorized the expend- iture necessary for the work prelimi nary to the framing of the tariff bill.
 After the adjournment of the first session of the Sixtieth congress, under the provisions of the resolution. com mittee headquarters were established in Auburn, N. T., the home of Chair man Payne.
 One Exceedingly Important Feature.
 "One exceedingly important feature of the work was the consideration of the court decisions that have affected the revenue" said Major Lord, "and the recommendation of phraseology that would meet these decisions. The committee in this work had the as- sistance of Thomas H. Dougherty, as- sistant counsel, United States treasury, from the office of general appraisers, New York city"
 The Greatest Good to the Greatest
 Number.
 In concluding. Major Lord said:
 The work of the committee has been by a disposition to make an honest, thorough revision, and one that will result in bringing about the greatest good to the greatest number of the people of the country. There has been a noteworthy and commenda- ble absence of friction. Where there have been differences of opinion the vote of the committee has been ac- cepted in full settlement
 "The bill this committee reports will not only be the result of the honest efforts of the leading tariff experts of this country. but will represent more labor and detail than entered into the of all other American tar If measures combined"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
STEAMER DIMock FLoATED.
Proceeded for Boston Under Her Own
 Steam-Cargo Not Damaged.

Chatham, Mass, March 14.-The Metropolitan line steamer H. F. Dim ock. which was run ashore on Nauset Beach on her trip from New York to Boston last Wednesday, after she- ran into and sank the Maine Steamship company's steamer Horatio Hall, was hoated today, and started under her own steam for Boston. Four tugs and a lighter, favored by g. calm sea, pulled the steamer off the beach late this aft- ernoon. Aside from her Shattered bow. which has been patched up tempora- rily. the vessel sustained no damage. She carried the full cargo of freight with which she left New York last Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
New Britain Polish Girl Charged with
 InFanficide.

New Britain, Conn.,, March 14.-Mary Sutnick, 25 year old Polish girl was arrested today charged with infanticide and taken to the hospital, where she is held without bail pending a hear ing in the police court The girl, it is alleged, took the child, which was born while she was at work in local factory. and buried it in the leaves in a clump of woods on the outskirts of the city, where it died from exposure.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
AERoPLANE cHRIsTENED.
Breaking of Bottle of Champagne on a
 Steel Bar.

New York, March 14.-What is said to have been the first christening of an aeroplane in the history of the world. took place today at Morris Park under the auspices of the Aeronauti- cal society Practically all the ceres monies which attend the launching of ship were gone through, including the breaking of bottle of champagne on one of the steel bars of the machine. The sponsor named a new craft, bi- plane constructed 'by Wilbur R. Kim ball, New York No. l."
 Lee s. Burridge of the Aeronautical society, in an address to the assem- blaze of air experts and others pres ent. said: Tt has been the unvarying custom upon lauching a ship to bap- tize it. Why not a flying machine, which is destined to play a far more important part in the future, being a greater achievement
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
LABOR ON PARADE.
Demonstration Against Sentences I'm.
 posed on Gompers and Others.

Boston, March 14.-As a demon- stration against the sentences of i'm prisonment imposed upon the labor delegates, Samuel Gompers, John Nit chen and Frank Morrison in the now prominent Bucks Stove Case by Judge Wright in the superior court of the District of Columbia, more than five thousand members of labor unions pa- raded through the streets of this city today, a large meeting was held in F'aneuil hall, while several overflow meetings in the surrounding streets attracted large crowds.
 Charging that the sentence of the three union leaders had been com municated to the newspapers before it was formally pronounced upon them. Charles Mcfarland of South Norwalk, Conn.,, said the sentence was "one of the most wretched acts in the drama of justice"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Wireless Tells of Big Five Master in
 Distress.

New York. March 14.-A wireless report from the steamer Prinz Joa- chim of the Hamburg American line, bound from New York for the West Indies. was received here by the Unit ed Wireless company tonight, telling of a big five-masted schooner appar- ently in distress off the southern New Jersey coast. The Prinz Joachim passed close to the schooner and hoist ed signals, but got no response and was unable to make out her name.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Rev. Dr. Potter Will Remain With
 Hartford Church.

Hartford, Conn.,, March 14.-Rev Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter, pastor of the Center Congregational church, who has had under consideration an offer to become pastor of the collegiate Church of St. Nicholas in New York city, an nounced today that he would remain in Hartford.
 As pastor of the Collegiate church. Dr. Potter would have received a sal ary of $12,000 year. as against s5, 900 received by him in his present posi- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
 MEETS AT NOON TODAY.
Presidents Message on the Tariff Will
 Be Received Tomorrow.

Washington. March 14.-Both houses of congress will meet in extraordinary session at noon tomorrow. with Vice President Sherman presiding in the senate and the clerk, McDowell. off, clatihg in the house. This will be the beginning of the Sixty-first congress, and the first act of importance in .he house will be the organization of that body for business. The senate is al- ready organizes. SO that aside from the mere routine, the business of the first day will be confined to the presentation of the credentials of Senator Stephen son of Wisconsin.
 Election of Speaker and Other Officers.
 The house may be expected to more than make Up for the senate lack of activity With fight on the rules in prospect, in addition to the election of Speaker and other officers. to say noth- ing of the usual biennial lottery for seats. Monday bids fair to be a very much crowded day at the southern end of the capitol.
 Some Doubt Regarding House Rules.
 The action of the republican caucus makes certain the reelection of Speak CT Cannon ond of the other house off eers, but there is still doubt in the minds of some just what may be done with reference to the rules. and it is this that causes interest. If the "in- guTgents" and their democratic allies win the programme for the introduc- ton and the committee consideration of the tariff bill may be very different from what it would be If the ''standpat- ters" should prevail.
 Presidents T@riff Message Tuesday.
 If Speaker Cannon's friends are vic- torious in the matter of the rules, the presidents message on the tariff will be received Tuesday, and immediately after its reading the republican mem bers of tke committee on ways and means will introduce their bill for the revision of the tariff schedules. The speaker will then appoint committee on ways and means, and the bill will be referred to that committee.
 It is understood that if the selection of the committee is left to the speaker he will designate all the old members of the committee who were reelected to congress. This would leave but one vacancy, that caused by the retire ment of MT. Bonynge of Colorado, and 1t is hinted that Representative Mon dell of Wyoming will be chosen for that position. The democratic members of the committee would be appointed at the same time, and the purpose is to have the committee report the bill back TO the house after one or two sittings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
FUNERALS.
Helene c. Russey.

The funeral of Helene Church Bussey infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. James w. Bussey was held from the parents home, No. GA Boswell avenue Friday afternoon, Rev. J. F. Cobb conducting the service. There were many rela- tives present and a wealth of floral forms. The bearers were James w. Bussey and Walter A. Bussey. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery. Church & Allen had charge of the arrange ments
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
pANsuRY MAN ASSAULTED.
Made 0elirious by Blows from Cane
 on the Head.

Danbury. Conn. March 14.-Charged with assault with intent to kill. Edgar Terrell. 49 years old. was arrested to- day and held without bail. William McNamara, who. it is alleged. he as saulted. is in a critical condition at the local hospital. McNamara was walking on Elm street early today and was assaulted by several men and made delirious by blows on the head. When found by the police he was un- able to tell anything of the assault, but an investigation disclosed heavy cane on the ground where the assault was committed. The ownership of the cane was traced to Terrell who ad
 mitted that 1t belonged to him, but said that the actual assault was com mitted by other members of the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
QUESTION RAISED IN ROME
Is United States Entitled to Special
 Satisfaction from Italy.

Rome. March 14.-The question has been raised in Rome whether the Unit ed States is entitled to special satis faction from the Italian government on account of the murder of Lieut.. Joseph Petrosino of the New York police de- partment at Palermo. While the na- ture of the crime was such as to stir the hearts of all the people, the off cials of the government have taken occasion to point out that only the diplomatic and consular bodies are un- der the special protection of the gov ernment and that only in the event of a member of one or the other of these bodies being assassinated by an Italian in this country could the government be held in a measure responsible. Pt- trosino did not come under the head, but was on the same category as any American citizen abroad, contemplated in the treaty between Italy and the United States. concluded February 26, 1871. establishing that the subjects of each country shall enjoy the same pro- lection and security for their persons and property as natives.
 American Representations to Foreign
 Office.
 The American ambassador has made further representations to the foreign office setting forth the imperative ne- cessity for the protection of both Ital- ians and Americans, of bringing the as- sassins of Petrosino to justice. The foreign office officials assured him that everything possible was being done by the Italian government, and promised that he should be kept informed of all developments. The general inspector of police has already proceeded to Pa lermo to make a full investigation, and the government besides leaving noth- ing untried to discover the criminals, has offered large rewards for their capture.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
RUNAWAY AT FRANKFORT.
Governor Wilson of Kentucky Mar
 rowly Escaped Death.

Frankfort, Ky, Barch 14-Governor and Mrs. Wilson and their guests, MT and Mrs. Robert NJ. Lyman of New York. narrowly escaped death today when the horses attached to Governor Wilson's carriage ran away. Mrs Wilson was rendered unconscious, two of her front teeth were broken and her left wrist was fractured. Governor Wilson was bruised about the body and MT. Lyman's face was cut. Mrs. Lyman was not injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Stranded Steamer Massachusetts
 Worked Herself Free.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, March l4- With the assistance of but one tug the New England Navigation Company's steamer Massachusetts worked herself today from her position near Cedar Tree on which she had been stranded since Wednesday. The steamer ap- pears to have suffered little from her four days exposure to the breakers, and proceeded for New York under her own steam and without convoy. The only damage she Is known to have sustained is four small holes in her starboard bow.