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Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
D. OF r. MEETING IN BRISTOL
Mrs. John L. Buell. of Litoi1fieId Nomi-
mated for State Regent.

Bristol, Conn, March S1.-The m.
nual business meeub. ni es -,.
egates and alternates elected u rep
resent Connecticut at the eighteenth
continental congress Of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution was held
here today with Katherine Gaylord
chapter, D. A R, in the Congrega-
tional church. There were $50 dele
gates present. representing forty one
of the forty chapters in the
state.
The morning session was called to
order at II o'clock by the state re-
gent, Mrs. Sara 7. Kinney, of New
Haven. There was an Invocation by
Mrs. Henry S. Clarke, followed by
Connecticut d. A. r. song.
A greeting was extended to the
81 ests by Mrs. A. L. Sessions, regent Of
the local chapter. followed by the sec
retary's report by Mrs. Clarence Z.
Bacon Of the Wadsworth chapter. The
report on the general utility fund was
given by the treasurer. Mrs. Louis X.
Curtis. of the Susan Darlington Clarke
chapter.
At 1915 an adjournment was taken
and the guests repaired to the dining
hall, where luncheon was served by
members of the local chapter.
The afternoon session was called to
Oruef at 140. Inc report OF the state
regent for the years work was read,
followed by Mrs. Kinney's resignation
as state regent, in which capacity she
has Ierved for fourteen years. Before
the tlose of the afternoon session a
state regent and a vice state regent
were nominated, the election of which
will take place in Washington during
the week of the congress in June.
Mrs. John L. Buell. Of Litchfeld was
nominated for state regent and Mrs.
Mary E. Harwold of Stamford was
nominated for vice regent. Mrs. Mary
HUpgerford of New Britain was elecr-
ed state councillor
Mrs. sara Thompson Kinney of New
Haven, the retiring state regent. was
presented with a silver service by the
members Of Katherine Gaylord chap
ter Of the Daughters of this place
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
LICENSE TO SELL LIQUOR,
FIVE sLGNERS NECESSARY.
Must Be Electors and Taxpayers, Live
Near Prenises-Prososed Bill.

Hartford. Conn. March 31.-Anyone
wishing to secure a license to sell
liquor will have to secure Eve signers
to his application who shall be not only
electors and taxpayers, but who reside,
have a place of business or own real
estate within FIVE hundred feet OF the
premises sought to be licensed, if the
legislative committee on excise report
favorably and the general assembly
adopts the proposed measure so re-
quiring, which was argued before the
committee this afternoon at the capt.
tol. OF the three measures before the
committee for hearing this was the one
to which chief attention was given.
H. Fl. Spooner appeared for the bill
and Attorney ]. 3. Klein of Bridgeport
opposed it.
OF the other bills, one provides that
hotels to which a license to sell intoxi-
eating liquor has been granted and
which shall have accommodations for
at least fifty persons may sell liquors
on Sundays in the dining room OF suck
hotels. The other provides that the
county commissioners may in no
license towns grant licenses to keepers
Of reputable hotels to serve liquors to
out of town registered guests.
There was little discussion of the
latter bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
If WOMEN COULD VOTE
ON LICENSE QUESTION
Conditions Would Show Great Inn
rovement-iearing at Hartford.


Hartford, March 31.-Declaring that
the liquor traffic bears more heavily
on the women than on any one else
and that If women had the right to
vote on the license question condi-
tions would show great improvement,
Mrs. c. d. Buell. state president Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union. and Mrs. Cora E. Seabury Of
New Jersey. national lecturer urged
a favorable report before the commit
tee on woman suffrage In the hail Of
the house Of Representatives at the
capitol on the bill which would give
such right TO vote to women. this
Afternoon No one opposed the blu.
The provisions OF the proposed legisla-
ton would give to the women the same
privileges as men have regarding vot-
ing upon license matters and would re-
quire the registrar Of voters To pre-
pare list OF women in each town
qualified to vote. The members of the
committee occupied seats In the body
OF the house, allowing the speakers the
use Of the platform. The hearing was
largely attended. The first measure
taken up was that which defines the
qualifications Of voters and 10 allow
women to vote on questions having TO
do with public libraries.
Mrs. Buell. discussing the license
bill said It was prepared in accord
ance with a unanimous vote taken at
the convention of the Womeu's Chris
tian Temperance union last fall at
Norwich She held that the liquor
traffic bears more heavily on the Wo-
men tban on any one else. discussed
the work which woman has done to
improve conditions and believed that
il they had the privilege Of voting on
excise matters the Improvement
would be still more marked.
Mrs Seabury, spoke in favor OF the
measure and discussed also the sub
pect OF general suffrage for women.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
WILL sALK TRIALS.
Death Of State Policeman Pattisoa
Lets New Haven Cafes Out.

That as a result OF State Policeman
Pattson's sudden death Sunday pro-
ceedings against a number Of New Ha-
ven's leading cafes in the center OF the
city have been balked, was admitted
by Liquor Prosecuting Attorney Niles
Of New Haven Wednesday. Prosecu-
tions are now unlikely. he declared.
This is because OF the death OF State
Policeman Pattison. whose funeral was
held here Wednesday.
The last case which he had reported
there was tried In the police court on
Wednesday morning. Rowe Wheeler
a fellow state officer. being the only
witness. Harry n. Smith Of SO Greene
street was the proprietor and he was
fined S15 with costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Committee Reports.

interpretations Unfavorable con-
cerning filing of annual reports by cor
pOrations; amending an act concern
ing corporations, regarding annual re-
ports of corporations; concerning di-
rectOrs Of corporations being liable
with the corporation on contracts of
Sc, 900 or over Reports accepted and
bills rejected.
Agriculture Favorable on amend =
ing an act concerning dogs. Calendar.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. concerning
election Of town clerks every four
years. Report accepted and bill re-
jected.
Judiciary - Favorable on appoint
ment of Lewis Crandall to be assistant
judge of the city and police court of
New London for full and unexpired
terms. Passed under suspension of the
rules.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on requiring G
town clerks to keep certain Office
hours; concerning the transfer of
titles. Reports accepted; bills reject
ed.
Excise-Favorable concerning count
ing marked or double ballots in vote
on license question. Calendar.
Public Health and Safety-Unfavor-
able concerning the method of ap-
pointment of medical examiners.
judiciary Favorable concerning
weights and measures of counties.
Calendar.
Public Health and safety-Favora-
bic on amending an act concerning
sale Of narcotic drugs. Calendar.
Substitute for senate bill, concern
ing conditional sale of watches. Jew
elTy and precious stones, for the pro-
lection Of pawnbrokers.
Substitute for senate BILL authorfz-
ing the state treasurer to issue bonds
to the amount of S7,O00,000.
Making an appropriation for the
Connecticut Industrial School for Girls
at Middletown.
storrs College Property Addition.
The house today voted authority TO
the trustees of the Connecticut agri-
cultural college to purchase adjoining
land to be added to the college prop
erty at StOrrs 1t is the Valentine
olution carries with it an appropria-
tion for $500 for the purchase of the
property.
Favorable Action.
Senate joint resolution No. 130, con-
cerning reservation of the Inherit
ance tax for state revenue.
Resolution amending the charter of
the Savings Bank of New London, so
that it may receive deposits of more
y person.
and giving authority to pay It's officers
a salary, both Of which are not al
lowed under its old charter
Resolution concerning school prop
erty in Mansfield.
Concerning the transferring of a per
sons business Iengthening the time of
advertising to ten days.
Making an appropriation to supply
deficiencies in appropriations for state
boards and commissions for two years
ending September 80 1909.
Making appropriations for judicial
expenses for the two years ending
September 30, 1911.
Resolution extending the rights of
the Norwich. Jewett City and Volun-
town Street Railway Co.
Resolution authorizing the Ninth
school district of Stonington to issue
S45. 900 in bonds.
Concerning water closets and priv
les in connection with schools.
Adjourned to Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
MEXICAN INDIANS REBEL.
Resist enforcement Of Taxes-Ssyeral
Officials Killed-Troops Sent Out.

El Paso. Texas. March s1-Rebel-
Iious at the attempt of the authorities
to collect taxes and conhscate prop
erty the Temosachic Indians In the
state OF Chlhuhua broke into open
warfare late today, killing several tax
officials, terrorizing the town of san
Andreas and cutting the telegraph
wires. The Indians then sent out
general call for reinforcenents to re-
sist the enforcement Of taxes and the
conhscation of property. Two train
loads Of troops have been sent from
chihuahua 10 qneA the Rebellion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
First General Direct Primary Law il
New Enuland

Concord, n. H, March 31-The fret
general direct primary law in New
England is believed to be assured to
New Hampshire through the action of
the house today in passing an act sept
down from the senate. with a few
minor amendments.
1t is expected that the senate will
concur in these notifications.
To insure strict attendance by all
members of the house from now until
the close Of the session on April it
was voted today to fine any member
absent ON a rollcar IS FOR each Of
fenSe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Explosion In West Virginia Mine
Four Men Entonbed.

Charleston, W. Va, March 31.-Two
men We're instantly killed and four
others are entombed as the result of
an explosion IN the Echo mine at
Buery, Fayette county, today. Two
other men, injured by the explosion,
were rescued. The rescue party holds
out some hope for the four entombed
men. for late tonight a small opening
TO the mine was discovered which may
supply them air
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Sorrento, Italy March S1.-.F Mari
on &rawford, the novelist, who has
been I'll for some time has developed
symptoms of bronchial pleurisy, and
the members of his family, who have
gathered here, called in a Naples doc
tor in consultation. This physician
said the patient was in no grave dan
ger. but that he required long and alb
sOIute rest
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Attempt to Set Aside Woman's Will
Because She kent Twelve Cats,

Newark, n. j., March 31.-Because
she kept twelve cats, named after the
twelve apostles. including one drab
favorite named est. Judas" an effort
is being made to have the wiz Of the
late Miss Anna A. Burnett of rINton,
who left an estate valued a $500 000,
set aside on the ground that she was
incompetent. Her nearest rels tives
who are cousins. have begun the &C
ton. One-third Of the estate was left
to charity and the remainder to rela-
tiyes and frie.ls.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Funeral Of Rear Admiral Converse.

Washington, March 81. - President
Taft. Secretary Meyer, Assistant Sec
retary winthrop, Admiral Dewey and
about fifty ranking officers OF the
United States navy attended the fu-
neral today at St Johns Episcopal
church Of Rear Admiral George A.
Converse, the chief of the bureau of
construction and repair, who died
suddenly at his home here last Mon
day. with full military honots the
body waS laid to rest IN Arlington
cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
MRS. BOYLE IDENTIFIED
BY W. J. McDenrott Of Chicago as
His Sister.

Pittsburg. March 31.-The mystery
surrounding the strange visitor to Mrs.
Helen BOYLE In the Mercer county jail
last Monday was cleared tonight, when
w. ]. McDermott OF Chicago told
friends here that he called az the jail
in the absence of Sheriff Chess and
Identified the prisoner as his sister.
Anna NIcDermort. who eloped from
Chicago With Bowie three years ago.
Mr.. NcI)ern1ott has been stopping at
a hotel I'm this city since last Saturday
without registering, and Will return
tier to take up the defense of his
sister
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Daughter Of okIahonna's Governor
Married.

Guthrie Okla, March s1.-Mlsa
Frances L. Haskell daughter OF Gov
ernor Haskell. was married tonight in
the Oklahoma senate chamber to Les
lie G. Nlblack Guthrie newspaper
man. The ceremony was performed
by Chief Justice NJ. J. Kane OF the
Oklahoma supreme court IN the pres
ence Of state officers and large num-
Der OF invited guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
TARIFF DEBATE IN HOUSE.
Payne Bill Again Picked to Pieces
Lumber Arguments from South.

Washington, March 31-The Payne
tariff bill was again picked to pieces
in the house Of representative today
There were no prolonged speeches and
in consequence many Representatives
were afforded an opportunity to ex-
press their views. Lumber, coffee,
wood pulp and print paper, tobacco,
coal zinc and the bill as a whole were
discussed. The arguments on lumber
today came from the south. Mr.. Puj1
of Louisiana and Mr.. Thomas of North
Carolina did pot want the protection
afforded tire lumber industry disturb
ed There was an interesting exnosi-
ton of the wood pulp question by Mr.
Mann of Illinois who defended the
proposed reduction Of the duty on that
product.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
NEW YORK TRACTION COMPANIES
Reports of the Companies for Last
Quarter of 1908.

New York, March 31.-A fair con-
ceptiOn of the millions of dollars which
are annually poured into the treaSuI les
of the traction companies Of Greater
New York is shown by a summary Of
the reports of the companies for the
last qua'ter Of 1908. issued today by
the public service commission.
For the quarter the gross earnings
of the twenty-seyen lines from opera
tions were $17.79S. .09S. Deducting on
Grating expenses Of $40, 1885 there *
left as net earnings from operation
s7,0S5. .261. Other income OF the lines
amounted to s1001.sss. making the TO
tai income, less operating expenses
S. oS6. $50.
Taxes for the quarter We're 81 .399-
S8S: interest charges. sl,942.37S; rent
ais 50 974,857; other charges. Sill 4e6
total for these items OF s6,42s,s s65
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
sehooner kItty Lawry T0taI Loss.

Rockand, Me, March 3l.-The two
masted schooner Kitty Lawry Of this
port went ashore on Black Ledges,
near Hurricane isle today and became
a total loss. The vessel was valued at
s. 900 owned by Herbert Colson Of
ibis city, and uninsured The crew es-
capped The schooner registered -
R7cag taRA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Warsaw, March S1.-Prince Kasat-
kin -Rostoftsef, a member of one of
the best known families in Russia,
was killed here today by a concert
hall singer named Rosa Bauer. After
the murder of the prince. the woman
made an unsuccessful attempt to COM
init suicide. The princes son is one
of the imperial pages at st. Peters
burg
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
To Open pepsrtment stor.

Seymour Ralph and Edward Plant.
sons Of the late Joseph Plaut, who
were born and brought up here are 70
open q department store in Jamaica,
y. Y. under the name of Plaut Bros
Their store is 3SXt2O Their many
friends here win he interested in their
success
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Manila, March 31.-Governor Gener-
al Smith has commuted the death SEN
tence Of Papa Islo, the black pope" OF
the tribesmen inhaniting the island of
NegrOs. The governor believes that If
Islo were executed. one of his fanatical
followers would claim to be Islo re-
inearnated and thus renew the trou-
BILE
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
DRAGGED THROUGH STREETS
BAREHEADED AND IN CHAINS
Punishment of Moroccan Priest Who
Preached a "HoIy War"

Fez, Morocco. Friday March 26.-
The priest Kittsni. who was captured
and brought into Fee early this week,
was today dragged through the streets
OF Fez bareheaded and IN chains. Kit
tanPs offense is that he preached
holy war" In support OF the pretendcr
to the Moroccan throne. The ecclesl-
asts who interceded with Sultan Mulai
Hand on KIttani's behalf We're prompt
lV whipped.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Gabled Paragraphs

Toxic, March S1.-Prince F'ushimi
gave a luncheon today in honor of
President Skinner of the American
Silk association. Miss Skinner. Am
bassadOr O'Brien, and ]. P. M. Gibbs
were also among the guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
SCORE OF BUILDINGS BURNED.
Fire Raging at Pine Beach, Va, at 2.4o
This Morning.

Norfolk, Va. April 1-2.4O a, NJ
Fire at an early hour this morning
swept away an entire square at Pine
Beach causing heavy damage. More
than a score of small buildings already
have been destroyed and the FIRE Is stu
raging.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Massachusetts Daughters of the Revo,
Iution.

Boston, March 31.-A membership Of
nearly 5000. the highest in the history
Of the organization. was announced by
State Regent Mrs. Evelyn + Masury,
at the annual meeting Of the Massa-
chusetts Daughters of the Revolution,
held here today Mrs. Masury said
that the work of the year had been
very successful
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
April Fool Story

story sent out from Boston assert
ing that there We're serious complica-
tions betwe Yale and Harvard be-
cause the date for the annual boat race
on the Thames had been placed %
July LIST Is declared TO be all a dreaze
by those who know In New HAsen
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

DR.. WfIiam Alder, a dentist, was
shot four times and killed by Harriet
Pace, a full-blooded Chickasaw In
dian, at Medill, Okla.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
SHORTAGE OF $4,000
Shown in Books Of the City Register
of Baltimore.

Baltimore. March III Examination
Of the books of the once of the city
register show a shortage tonight OF
more than SCI. .OOo in the funds OF that
Office William r. Downs. stock clerk
in the office named is under arrest
after having been twice released ON
bail. His first bail was fixed at So. 600
and later il was doubled. He was ar
rested late tonight. after the magni-
tude OF the shortage was discovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Governor Lilley, through Executive
Secretary Goodwin, transmitted 20 the
house the resignation Of Huber Bush
nell as deputy judge Of the town court
Of Berlin. Mr.. Bushnell said he was
unable to continue in Office owing to
i'll health. Referred to Judiciary com
y,-fffoa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
WhitIa Family at Atlantic CITY.

Atlantic City, \. J., March B.
James Whitla, Mrs. Whitla and Willie
Whitla arrived here today from their
home in Sharon, Pa, for rest and re-
cuperation after the exciting expert
ences of the past fortnight.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Salaries Of Military offioers.

Salaries of Military officers.
The committee on military affairs
reported favorably on a substitute bill
increasing the salaries of military Off
GERS to amounts as follows: Adju-
tant general, $4,000 a year; assistant
adjutant general and assistant quar-
termaster general each $2,500; each of
the three clerks employed in the ad-
jutant generals Office $500: surgeon
may also employ such additional
clerks and other assistants as may be
necessary to conduct the business of
his department, and such persons as
may be necessary in the quartermas-
ter's bureau. at an expense not exceed
ing $4,000 a year Section 1921 of the
general statutes is hereby repealed.
Tabled for calendar.
Appropriations Reported.
The committee on appropriations
reported fayorably on the following
appropriations: State police, salaries
of superintendent and assistants $E4,-
600 office expenses $4,000, travelling ex-
penses $4,000. officers specially en-
ployed $4,000; for board of mediation
and arbitration, $780, for railroad comz
missioners' salaries $4,000; salary of
clerk $500; travelling and incidental
expenses S4,500; for Connecticut Hu-
name society $4,000; for inspector gen
eral Of gas and gas meters, for salary
and expenses of inspector, s2500; for
commissioners Connecticut river
bridge and highway district $4,000.
For board of children in county
homes as follows: Hartford county
$4,000; New Haven county S45, 900;
New London county S19, 900; Fairfield
county $4,000 Windham county $14,-
600; Litchfield county $40, 900; Middle
sex county $4,000; Tolland county s10,-
600.
Tabled for calendar and printing.
Calendar.
Placed at the foot Of the calendar.
Amending the charter of the Groton-
Stonington Street Railway company;
concerning quadrennial statements of
property exempted from taxation; au-
thorizing the New London Northern
railroad to issue bonds.
Adjourned to Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Cardinal Satolli and the mayor oi
Rome bave sent wireless messages oi
greeting to Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

One of the Torpedo Boat Destroyers
authorized by congress Is named Mon
Afghan. in memory OF Ensign John R.
Monaghan, who was killed in Samoa in
1899 by hostile natives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

The Chief Secretary for ireland re-
introduced the Irish land bill In par
lament.
part of her forces on the Honduran
frontier.
Cardinal SatolIi and the mayor Of
Rome have sent wireless messages Of
greeting to Roosevelt.
More than s12,o0o,ooo in Niekes is
the annual tribute of San Francisco to
the ever r-busy slot machines.
Eight Thousand Five Hundred and
ninety-seven pension acts were passed
during the Sixtieth congress.
Francis E. LeuP, commissioner of
Indian affairs, viii remain in his pres
ent position, if his health permits.
Chancellor Won Buelow in an ad-
dress to the reichstag. denied that he
was on bad terms With the emperor.
Jan Pouren, the Russian political fu-
gitive. who has twice been tried in ex-
tradition proceedings. was discharged.
Secretary Wilson ias Asked Attor-
dry civil bill abolished the pure-food
referee board.
A Reward of $1,000 Was Offered in
the hope of apprehending anyone in
volved in the dynamiting of the Boss
ton opera house.
King Peter of servia Issued Ukase
changing the names of his sons so
as to preserve the name of George as
head of the house.
DR.. William Adler, a dentist, was
shot four times and killed by Harriet
Pace, full-blooded Chickasaw In
dian, at Medill, Okla.
President Taft Announced that the
patronage. He viii appoint the judges
without reference to politics.
The Executive Committee Of the tar
iff commission, representing 22S organ
izations. organized by electing H. r.
Miles of Racine, Wis. chairman.
The Premier of New South Wales
and Victoria will offer one Dread
nought to the British government on
behalf of their respective states.
The Steamer Potsdam, which ar
rived from Rotterdam, was held at
quarantine, New York because there
was a case Of smallpox on board.
Japan Declines to Aecede to the sug-
gestion of China that pending ques-
tions with regard to Manchuria be re-
ferred to The Hague for arbitration
Cornelius Vandersande, who disap-
peared from New York eight years
ago. has been declared legally dead
and his widow has won a suit for
81 900 life insurance.
One Of the Torpedo Boat Destroyers
authorized by congress is named Mon
Afghan. in memory OF Ensign John R
Monaghan, who was killed in Samoa in
1899 by hostile natives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
THE HOUSE.
From the Governor.

The house was called to order by
Speaker Banks at 1l.15. Prayer by the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

More than s12,o0o,ooo in Niekels is
the annual tribute of San Francisco to
the ever-busy slot machines
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Condensed Telegrams

The Chief Secretary for ireland re-
introduced the Irish land bill in par
lament
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01
Connecticut
Legislature
INCREASES OF SALARIES OF MIL
ITARY OFFICERS.
STORRS COLLEGE LAND ADDITION
Favorable Action on Resolution Ex-
tending Rights of Norwich, Jewett
City & VoIuntown Street Railway Co

Hartford. March 91.--The senate was
called to order at 11.15 by Lieut.-Gov-
ernor Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton. The chaplain prayed for the
recovery of Governor Lilley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Guatemala Has Concentrated a large
part of her forces on the Honduran
frontier
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Former Represen sentative George r.
RowolL who drew tha bills. said that
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-01

Jan Pouren, the Russian political fu-
gitive. who has twice been tried in ex-
tradition proceedings. was discharged.