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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
CONNECTICUT PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION.
Nothing to Be Done by the judiciary
Committee at Present.

Hartford, March 2.-Desirihg to get
out of the way the large number of
other matters which it has on hand for
consideration before taking up sub
ject which viii require so much time,
and the supporters of the measure,
both ir and out of the Legislature, not
being ready to be heard on the subject,
nothing will be done by the judiciary
committee about the public utilities
commission for the present. 1t will
probably be late in April, or perhaps
May, before assignments of hearings
are made. Governor Lilley is under
stood to be in accord with this plan,
notwithstanding his message asking
for haste, and legislators of influence
feel that haste in such a matter is
more than unwise.
As members and others look into
the matter, they are struck with the
expense which a public utilities COM
mission, such as proposed by the Hol-
comb commission, would entail There
is some doubt about the advisability Of
appointing two judges to the superior
court because Of the added expense,
and the public utilities commissioners
would draw the same salary as the
judges Of the superior and supreme
courts. The public service commission
Of New York state has been found to
be an expensive affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

washington, March with inaug-
uration day near at hand the popula-
ton of this city tonight is from $4,000
to 100000 greater than usual. and by
tomorrow night this surplus probably
will have been doubled.
Monster Inaugural Parade.
OF the $1,000 members of civic and
military organizations WAC will par
ticipate in the inaugural parade, about
one-third already have arrived, and
tomorrow evening fully htne-tenths OF
them will be here. The West Point
cadets will reach the city tomorrow
afternoon and will be quartered tn the
special Pullnans in which they come,
while the Annapolis "middies" viii
arrive on Thursday morning, as will
also the boys from st. Johns military
academy at Annapolis.
What the Weather Man Says.
While predicting fair weather and
moderate temperature generally over
4he east portion OF the United States
2or Thursday, the weather bureau to-
Gight refused to make any special
3Drecast for inauguration day Ia the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
DAM NIELSoNVILLE COTTON co.
ELECTRIC POWER PLANT.
Recommitment of ResoIution-Ohiec-
tionable Feature Removed.

Hartford, March 2.-The recommit.
ment of the resolution amending the
charter of the Danielsonville Cotton
company SO as to permit the concern
to convey electric power from its plant
on the oQuinebaug, six miles above
DaIielsoE to its mills was for the nur-
pose Of redrafting the measure so as
to leave out the section which gives
the concern the right of eminent do
main in the condemning of land for
its pole iins. It has become plain THAT
the legislature would not grant this
and rather than see the whole measure
90 down to defeat the supporters of *
have decided to remove the objection
able feature.
It will be reported back shortly.
House Chairman Parker of the COM
mittee on interpretations became con-
vinced that this power could be legal
ly granted, but other members of the
committee were opposed to reporting
favorably on the measure with the
right in it. They allowed themselves
to be overruled, however, and it went
in as originally presented. With this
right stricken out the company will
have to place the fact that it can con-
vey the power by a pole line in the
highway against the desire of the own
ers OF land to get as high a price as
possible for the private right of way
for a pole line.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
sERvIAN TROOPS MARCHING.
Despite All DeniaIs of Mobilization
Students Shout for War.

Berlin. March "A special despatch
from Belgrade to the Lokal Anzeiger
says that In spite of all denials the mo-
bilization of troops by the Servian gov
ernment still continues. and is not con-
fined to two divisions. The corres-
pondent states that he saw 500 re-
serves on Sunday. 1000 on Monday and
5000 today sent forward in the direc-
tion of Nish, which lies about 1870
miles southeast of Belgrade. and is a
place OF considerable importance. being
at the junction of several railway
lines.
Large bodies OF students this evening
united in a demonstration of farewell
to two train LOADS OF soldiers, repeat
edly shouting for war IT. is reported
that each regiment in the Belgrade
garrison will receive in a few days two
machine guns, which are now on the
way here from the Krupp factory at
Essen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
TRIAL or COL. COOPER,
The Defense Tentatively Rests Its
Case IN Chief.

Nashville, Tenn, March 2.-The de-
fense tentatively rested its case in
chief today in the trial of Col. D. B.
Cooper, Robin Cooper and John d.
Sharp. charged with the Staying Of
former United States Senator Z. w.
Carmack
In making the announcement Judge
Anderson Of counsel for the defense
stated that should the state further
cross examine any of the defense's
witnesses. the defense would reserve
the right to introduce new witnesses
ON any new Issues which might be de-
veIoped. Attorney General McCarn
asked for adjournment to Thursday in
order that absent witnesses might ar
rive.
The testimony today was technical.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Unique Escort
Of Honor
PLANNED BY NEW YORK HOST OF
CITIZENS.
WHEN ROOSEVELT LEAVES
Members Of New York Republican
County Committee, 800 Strong, Will
March TO Railroad Station.

New York, March 2.-"On to Wash
ingtoni" is the cry of the New York
host of citizens and soldiers who are
preparing today to commence the
march to the national capital to attend
the inauguration of President-elect
Taft. Governor Hughes, accompanied
by his wife and Colonel George Tread
well, the governors military secretary,
left for Washington today, and early
tomorrow the various political organ
iZations that will participate in the
ceremonies of inducing Mr.. Taft into
the chief magistracy will leave for
Washington.
viii Escort Retiring President to Rail-
road Station.
Members of the republican county
committee, eight hundred strong, have
planned a unique and interesting es-
cort of honor to President Roosevelt,
who, following the inaugural address
of Mr.. Taft, will not return with the
new president to the White House, as
has been the custom for many years,
but will leave the city immediately.
The New York committeeman made
known their plans today After the
address of Mr.. Taft, the former presi-
dent will take a carriage at the foot
of the capitol steps and be driven to
the head of Delaware avenue, where
the New YORK organization Will De
drawn up on both sides Of the thor
oughfare. AS soon as Mr.. Roosevelt's
carriage reaches the head of the ave-
nue. the New York men viii form a
hollow square around the equipage,
and, accompanied by a band Of fifty
pieces, take up the march to the rail-
road station. Mr.. Roosevelt is expect
ed to make a brief speech at the sta
ton to the New York organization.
after which the marchers will take
their position at ting head of the first
division of the second brigade Of the
grand civic division for the inaugural
parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Hartford, March 2.-The senate was
called to order at IL o'clock by Lieut.. :
Governor Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton.
Local Judges Appointed.
William H. Heald, judge. and Mi
chael D. O'Cohnell, deputy judge, of
the borough court of Stafford Springs;
John E. Fisk, judge, and John E. F'a-
hy, associate judge. of the city court
OF Rockville; William B. Colt, judge
OF the police and city court of New
London; William A, Arnold. judge of
the police court of Willimantic, and
James A. Shea, deputy judge of the
same court; Alberti r. Stillman, judge,
and E. P. Couch, deputy judge, of the
town court of Stonington: Harry f
Rack, judge Of the town court of kiln
iEgly, James n. Tucker deputy judge
of the same court; besides others.
No Money for Inauguration.
The senate. on the motion of Sena-
tor Blakeslee, concurred with the
house in rejecting the resolution ap-
propriating $25.o0O for the purpose of
sending a representation from the
Connecticut natnoial guard to attend
the inaugural ceremonies at Washing
ton.
Fire Escapes at Normal Schools.
The committee on appropriations re-
ported favorably on the resolution ap-
propriating $1,000 to provide fire es-
capes at the normal schools at New
Britain and Willimantie. Report ac-
cepted and resolution passed under
suspension of rules on the motion of
Senator Blakesiee.
Hartford Fire Insurance Company.
The committee on insurance report
ed favorably on the resolution amend
ing the charter of the Hartford Fire
Insurance company by allowing it to
insure against hailstorms, damage
to automobiles resulting from fire or
collision. etc. Calendar.
S175 for Souvenir Taylor.
The senate passed, in concurrence,
a resolution to pay William H. Taylor
s1z5 for compiling the pocket man
ual.
Question of New Business.
Senator Searls offered a resolution
that Franklin w. Perry of Putnam be
appointed trustee. of the Connecticut
hospital for the insane and moved
that it be referred to the committee
on senate appointments.
Senator Barnum asked if the reso-
luton was not in the nature of new
business.
Senator Searls replied that it re-
ferred to business that is already be-
fore the general assembly and could
not be considered new business
The resolution was referred to the
committee on senate appointments.
Public Utilities Commission.
Senator Barnum explained the ia
yorable report of the committee on in
corporations on the resolution incor-
porating the Baltic Water company.
Senator Bar1um said the people of
Baltic needed the water, and it was
necessary to incorporate the company
at once.
Senator Manwaring did not think
the resolution or similar resolutions
should be passed until action was
taken on the matter of creating a pub
lie utilities commission. He moved
that the resolution be tabled.
Senator Barnum replied that il
would not be right to deny the people
of Baltic the privilege of securing a
water supply until the legislature had
taken action on other matters. 1t
might be dangerous from the stand
point of health to postpone action on
the resolution.
The motion to table was lost, the re-
port of the committee accepted and
the resolution passed.
Adjournment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
By Tonight this Surplus Population Will Prob
ably Have Been Doubled
STREET STANDS FOR $4,000 PERSONS.
There VIII Be $1,000 Members of Civic and Military
Organizations in the Inaugural Parade-A Susges-
tion that Women Wear Small Hats or Scarfs SO as
Not to Obstruct the View of Those Behind Them.

District of Columbia. There is every
indication. however, that the weather
will remain mild.
Various Places of Historic Interest
Marked by Tablets.
Accommodations for fully $4,000
persons have been provided for upon
the stands which have been erected
from a point just above the White
house, along Pennsylvania avenue to
the capitol. Every precaulion has been
taken to make the stands secure, and
ample provision has been made to
make those who occupy them comfort
able. The management are much per-
turbed over the possible contingency
cf women appearing with large hats,
and the Suggestion" has gone out that
women should wear small hats or
scarfe, SO as not to obstruct the view
of those behind them.
For the convenience of the thou
sands Of sightseers the various places
OF historic interest IN and about the
city have been marked by suitable
tablets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
COLLISION OFF QUARANTINE.
Steamer Venezuela Crashes into
Schooner at Anchor.

New York. March 2.-There was a
collision off Quarantine tonight during
a thick fog. in which the steamer Zu-
liza, from Venezuela, and the schooner
Hope Sherwood sustained considerable
damage about the decks and to the rig
ging. No one aboard of either ship
was hurt.
north of the Narrows tonight waiting
for the fog to lift, when the Zulia, in
ward bound, but proceeding slowly to
an anchorage, drifted across the bow
of the Sherwood.a four masted schoon-
er. The Zulia suffered alsU, losing her
starboard main rigging, awning stanch-
ions, rails and sxylights.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
lis threatening attitude.

his threatening attitude.
Pastor Fired to Save His Own Life.
Finally Narcotic left the house by
the back door. Rev. Mr.. Eastman and
Davidson we're nearer = Narcotic than
the others and endcayored to persuade
the Insane man 10 lay 1own his pistol.
\ shot was the invariable reply. As
last resort Davidson, who was armed
with q revolver. fired at Narcotic. but
missed him. The valet continued TO
shoot. but his aim was so wild that he
did not hit anyone.
Finally the Rev. Mr.. Eastman pointed
a shotgun at the valet and demanded
that he surrender. To save his lie the
minister discharged the gun, the con-
tents striking Narcotic in the fore
head and killing MIN.
The authorities took no actlc n except
to hold al informal inquest. Narcotic
was 80 years old and had been In the
service OF General Miller three years.
He was unmarried.
Rev. Mr.. Eastman is about 25 years
old and has been stationed in Temple
two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
THE PRESENT AUTOMOBILE LAW
Hearing Before Committee on Roads,
Rivers and Bridges at Hartford.
Especial to The Builetin.)

hartford. March 2.-Among the
speakers at the hearing on automobile
matters held in the hall of the house
by the committee on roads, bridges
and rivers this afternoon was Ernest
Chesbro Of Willimantic, who in a gen
eral way represented eastern Connecti-
cut sentiment that the present auto
mobile law is about as good a law as
it would be possible to have and that
the limit of 25 miles an hour, beyond
which an auto Is considered to be driV-
en- recklessly. was as low as was feas,-
BILE.
The sentiment Of most of the speak,
ers was that the speed limit was in
reality not an important feature of the
matter, but that enforcement Of the
law now on the statute books was the
thing which would work the good
There was quite a demand for a Jail
sentence which would mandatory
on the judge instead of the present
optional jail sentence for second Of
fenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
SUICIDE IN LONDON HOTEL.
Man Giving Name of D. r. Pullman
Chicago.

London, March "A man giving the
name of d. R. Pullman, Chicago, en-
gagged rooms at the Savoy hotel yes
terday at noon. He had valuable jew
elry sent to the hotel the same after
noon. He attempted to leave the hotel
with the jewelry, but was caught in
one Of the corridors, whereupon he
committed suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor.
1t is supposed that the name Pull
man is an alias. The mans identity
has not yet been established.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
THE HOUSE.

The house was called to order by
Speaker Banks at 1890. The house
chaplain, the Rev. Franklin Country
man, offered prayer.
Petitions.
BY Mr.. Briggs of Piainfield-Of
Connecticut members of the d. A. R.
for the appointment of j commissioner
of immigration. Education.
By z. II. Keach of Killing gly-Of
Connecticut Daughters of American
Revolution for the appointment of a
commission Of immigration. Educa-
ton.
Minor Judges.
The following favorable reports on
the appointment of minor judges were
made by the committee on Judiciary
and were passed under suspension OF
the rules ard transmitted to the SEN
ate on motion Of Mr.. Burnes of Green
wich. There was no opposition to them
at the hearings:
Frederick P. Latimer,- judge. and
Augustine S. Chester, deputy Judge,
of the town court of Groton.
Henry H. Burnham, Judge. and
Albert @. Brewster. deputy judge OF
the town court of Griswold. Lucius
II. Fuller, judge, and Mahlon II. Cess
Ter, deputy judge, Of the city court of
Putnam. Lucius Brown, judge, and
city court of Norwich.
Taylor Souvenir.
The house voted $175 to W. H.
(Souvenir) Taylor for compiling the
manual and rules for 1909. The reso-
luton was introduced By Mr.. Dady of
Putnam and was passed under sus-
pension Of the rules.
Increase Of Judges Voted.
The only matter on the calendar
starred for action was senate bill No.
5, increasing the number of judges
of the superior court from fourteen
to sixteen. on which the committee
on judiciary reported favorably last
week. This bill was called up on
Thursday, but no action was taken
and II was allowed to retain its place
oon the calendar. The bill was passed.
Mr.. Malone Of Bristol. of the judiciary
committee, said there was no opposi-
tion at the hearing and that many
lawyers spoke in favor Of it and the
committee was unanimous in its ap-
proval.
Adi0f1rped
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
SCHROEDER TO SUCCEED FERRY
Latter Will Haul Down His Flag
on March 8.

Washington, March 2--Adniral
Sperry will haul down his flag March
and Admiral Schroeder will assume
command. The impression is that the
latter's tenure will be but temporary
and that before the summer is over
he will turn over the command to
Admiral Wainwright.
Admiral Sperry is thoroughly con-
versanu with the duties of the naval
war college and his work there with
Admiral Merrill will be congenial
The battleship Illinois is soon to go
in reserve at the League Island navy
yard and It is expected that her cap
tain, J. NJ Bowyer, will be assigned
either to the Rhode Island or the Kan
gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Mrs. Taft's Inauguration Gown Com
pleted.

New York, March 2.-After fever
ish work by corps of modistes and
embro4derers who. have been plying
their needles industriously for several
weeks upon the Inauguration gown to
be worn next Thursday night by Mrs.
Taft this wonderful creation was COM
pleted late tonight and at once for
Warded to Washington.
The inauguration gown is American
made throughout.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
TAFT FAMILY REUNION
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
After the nauguration-They Begin
Occupancy of White House Tonight.

Washington. March 2.-As the guests
Of President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Pres
ident-elect and Mrs. Taft will begin
their occupancy of the White House
tomorrow night, going there for dinner
\and remaining.
After the Inauguration there will be
a reunion of the various members OF
the Taft family at the White House.
The details of the gathering and the
time have not yet been arranged, al
though the entire Taft family will be
in town tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
DECLINED TO TAKE TITLE
To steamsnip-The Florida VIII Have
to Be Resold.

New York. March 2.-The steamer
Florida of the Lloyd Italian line, which
rammed the White Star steamer Re-
putlic off Nantucket and inflicted stieh
serious damage that the British steam
er sank, win have to be resold. l.. NJ
Mosle, who bid the steamer in for
S22O,5G0 at the auction sale last week,
has finally declined TO take title to the
vessel and Judge Holt today in the
United States district court ordered a
resale on March 9th. A deposit of S1e,-
900 put up by Mosle at the previous
sale is forfeited 10 the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
X. OF p. ENcANaPMENT
May BE Held on State Camp Ground
at Nisntio.
Especial to The Builetin.)


Hartford, March 3.-'Before the COM
mittes on military affair was heard
ahis afternoon the Donovan bill grant
tnE the right OF use Of the state camp
erond at Mantle to the Knights OF
Pythias for their annual encamRment
next summer. The inclination OF the
committee was 20 and obstacles in the
way OF this privilege. but ii is possible
thai 1t may be granted.
The understanding Is that there will
be a state camp at Nisntic this sum
pner, attended BY probably both Of the
Infantry regiments ard possibly by the
coast artillery, as well as the other or
CARNATIONS which 60 to make UP the
national guard Of the state. The legis-
lators would hardly know what to do
with themselves next July without a
state caH,p 20 attend, and the COVER
nor's staff, disappointed with not hav-
ing the chance TO attend the inaugural
ceremonies at Washington, is insistent
on having n chance TO attend state
camp, as has been the privilege Of
other governors staffs for years past.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
UNDESIRABLE ALIENS.
New Suggestion With View Of Kidding
Country Of This Class.

Albany. n. Y, March 2.LWith a
view to ridding the country OF a cer-
tain class Of undesirable aliens sue
perintendent c. V. Collins OF the state
prison department suggests legislation
by which foreigners who become in
mates Of the prisons Of the state may
be deported upon their release.
In a letter to Congressman William
s. Bennett OF New York today Super
intendent Collins points out that the
foreign population in the prisons OF
New York state is steadily increasing
and at the present time amounts to "a
per cent. OF the total number in the
three state prisons, Sing Sing Auburn
and Clinton. Seventy per cent. cf this
"a per cent. are aliens who never have
been naturalized.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Railroad Dispute Regarded as Certain
70 Be Settled.

New Haven, March AT the Of
fees Of the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Co., the dispute over the
Boston & Maine import commodity
rate is regarded as almost certain to
be settled at the coming conference of
the companies whose interests are in
volved. A new phase of the matter
is the alleged difference in the ocean
rate at the various ports, but this is
rot regarded as a serious obstacle and
the total amount OF the import busi-
ness is not believed to be of signif-
cant magniture to prolong the dis
pute.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
DR.. W. T. BULLS WILL.
Real Property s4oo,o 900, Personal in Ex-
cess Of $4,000.

New York, March 1.-The will of Dr.
William T. Bull, the surgeon, was filed
for probate here today The value OF
the real property is given as $500. 900.
and OF the personal property in excess
OF $4,000" A nephew. William r.
Bull receives $4,000. The remainder
Of the estate is to go ultimately in
equal portions to DR. Bulls son ana
his stepson, James q. Blaine, 90. both
of whom are at present minors. Mrs.
Bull is 70 receive the income Of the
estate during her lifetime.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
No Reduction in Prices of Steel or
Cut in Output.

Cleveland, o.. March 2.-As a result
of the stand taken by the United
States Steel corporation in the decla-
ration OF an open market, there viii
be no reduction of prices or cut in
output, according to the declaration
today of the best local authorities.
The same authentic sources say the
so-csiied independents have decided to
stand pat on the wage question
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
CONNECTICUT CAVALRY
EQUESTRIAN STATUE.
Hearing Before tho Legislative Com
n1ittee on Appropriations.

Hartford, March 2.-Msmbers of the
Connecticut Cavalry association and
their friends were out in large mum
Der tlIis afternoon at fhe hearing be-
fore the legisIativeN committee on ap-
proprations. at the capitol, on the res
olltion providing for the appropria-
tion OF $40. 900 for the erection Of a
monument to the Connecticut cavalry
men who fought in the civil war. 1t
wss the unanimous sentiment Of the
Cavalry association, according TO the
statements made TO the committee,
that the monusnent should take the
form OF an equestrian statue, and that
II should be located on the capitol
grounds. III this connection 1t was
stated that there was not an equestrian
statue in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
State of Rhode Island Without Gov
ernor for a Time Tuesday.

Providence, r. l., March 2.-The
state of Rhode Island was without a
governor for time today when the
official party, which included all of
the state officials, left for the inaug-
uration at Washington. Later in the
day the senate elected it's president,
Charles Potter, TO serve as governor
until the return of Governor Pothier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03

Berlin, March 2.-Snow has been
falling since Sunday almost without
interruption over Central Europe and
it is still coming down. Railroad, tel
egraphic and telephone communica-
tion is greatly disturbed In the east
ern provinces of Prussia. The snow
generally is from six inches to two
feet deep.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-03
Welded BY MICHIGAN JUSTICE.
Two Brothers, coIored, Marry Two
White Girls.

Detroit, Mich. March "A Detroit
News special from Wichita, Mich.
SAYS:
Bcrt and Leonard Nicholson broth
ers and colored. were married here
today to white girls. Miss Rose Saun-
ders, daughter of a prominent Emer-
son farmer. became the wife of Bert.
and Miss Carrie Cole OF Temple was
welded to Leonard Justice Myers
performed the ceremonies.