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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Open Shop and
Fight to Finish
ACTION DECIDED UPON MEET
ING OF Manufacturers.
HATTERS' STRIKE DEVELOPMENTS
Manufacturers Feel They Have Been
Unfairly Treatsd-Strikers Gave ~.
Notice According to Agreement.

New York, Jan. 17.-The open shop"
and a fight TO the finish was the action
decided upon by the Hat Manufactur-
ers' association at a meeting held here
today to discuss the hatters' strike.
which began here Friday. An effect
of the strike, according to the manu-
facturers, will be a rise in the price
of hats. for the trouble has occurred
in the busy season.
Many Nom Union Hatters Idle.
Twelve members, comprising tho
board of directors Of the Hat Manu-
facturers' association, attended the
meeting. President Samuel Mund-
helm said the number of strikers was
between 5000 and 10000, but that
there were many nom union hatters out
of employment, and that eventually the
places of strikers would be filled.
Union Label of No Advantage.
"The manufacturers feel that they
have not been treated fairly" he said.
'The strikers should have given US no.
tice, according to their agreement, and
the action should have been taken by a
vote of the union"
Discussing discontinuance Of the un-
ion label by the manufacturers, which
precipitated the strike, he said:
'The label is Of no advantage to the
manufacturers, and, indeed, Is not
wanted. Very few people who buy
hats notice whether the label Is in
them or not"
The manufacturers president ridicul-
ed the report that the union has $780,
600 with which to wage its fight. He
admitted, however, that the union was
one of the strongest labor orEauizA.
tions in the country.
Working Agreement Violated, Manu-
faeturers Say.
A statement was issued by the man.
ufacturers containing parts Of the
worrying agreement entered into with
the union. This was done, the state
nent contended, to set at rest any mis-
understanding regarding the attitude
Of the Manufacturers association. The
agreement in effect was that there
should be no stoppage Of work until
final decision Of arbitrators had been
rendered. and that the union label
should not be removed until due mo-
tice was given the manufacturers.
THE United Hatters Of North Amer
ica," the statement concludes, "ha-
grantly violated the foregoing articles
by withdrawing tha men and refusing
the use Of the union label to the GeyeF
Hat company, one of our members.
without Notice. Upon their refusal to
restore the label and the men to the
Geyer Hat company, the Manufacture
ers' association by a unanimous vote
directed all their members to discon-
tinue the use of the label In all their
factories. The order was not intended
to change any other existing condition
| agreement with scale wages between
the manufacturers and their employees"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
PATRICK QUINN, NEW HAVEN,
FOUND DEAD IN HALLWAY.
Several Persons Held Pending Coron-
er's Investigation.
New Haven. Conn. Ian.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 17.-Patrick
Quinn of 81 Sylvan avenR was found
dead in the hallway of 39@ilver street
early today. The police say that
Quinn's skull was fractured. and have
detained several persons who will be
held pending an investigation by the
coroner.
According to the story told by Mrs.
Rose Fitzgerald, who lives on the Sec
ond story of the house, Quinn spent
the aevening at her home, and left there
about o'clock, and she did not know
anything concerning him until she and
her sister came down the stairs this
morning on their way to church. At
the foot OF the stairs they found
Quinn's body. They reported the mat
ter to the police. and the coroner gave
permission for the removal of the body.
Quinn leaves a wife and several chill
dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
HENRY p. BOOTH DEAD.
Widely Known in Shipping Circles
Throughout the World.

New York Jan. 17.-Henry P. Booth.
widely known In shipping circles
throughout the world, died at his res
tdence in this city late Saturday night.
Mr Booth, with James K Ward,
formed the shiPbuilding firm Of James
E. Ward & Co, the frm that inaug-
Greted the first regular line of boats
between New York ana Havana, an
enterprise that in 1880 developed into
the New York and Cuba Mail Steam-
ship company, familiarly known as the
Ward line. Mr.. Booth succeeded Mr..
Ward in 1894 us president Of that
company. Dir. Booth was director in
several investment and development
companies and though nearly 73 years
old devoted himself actively to his af-
fairs until within q few days of his
death. His widow survives him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Boston Fruit PeddIsr Shot Dead.

Boston. Jan. 17.-GaIligo de Lucio.
aged 25 years, a fruit peddler living
at Is South Margin street, in the West
End, was shot and almost instantly
killed at the corner Of South Margin
and Hale streets tonight, and the po-
lice Immediately arrested francesca
Chincola, aged 81 years. charged with
the shooting. Tha two men are 81
cilisps and it ts alleged have had diff
dculttee over buainesA-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Harwinton. Conn. Jan. 17.-Earlv
this mornir~ Mrs. Emeline Churchill.
so years old, was found dead in the
road near her home here Mrs.
Churchill had spent part of Saturday
in Torrington- shopping and had been
driven back to this place by a neigh
Dor. Heart disease was the cause of
her death. She leaves nephew, with
whom she lived.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
BY SPECIAL TRAIN TO EPHEsUs.
Provided by Americans at Smyrna to
Battleship Officers.

Smyrna, Jan. ia party composed
largely Of officers of the American bat
tleshiTs Louisiana and Virginia was
conveyed today By a special train pro-
Yided by the American residents to
Ephesus, a famous ancient city of
Asia Minor the ruins of which stand
on the banks of the Cayster. Another
party made a visit to the great lake.
The American consul general. Err
nest L. Harris, has issued invitations
for a reception tomorrow at the con-
SUlate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
COVERS LAID FOR SIXTY.
King George Of Greece Dined Officers
of American Warshps.

Athens, Greece, Jan. liking
George gave a dinner at the palace
today to the superior officers of the
American warships Missouri and Ohio.
Covers were laid for sixty, and the
members of the royal family were most
cordial to their guests. Informal
toasts were exchanged and the king
took the opportunity to engage the "a
ficers in conversation. The American
ships will depart tomorrow.
The conduct of the men who have
been allowed ashore has been ire
proachable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
PATIENTS SAFELY REMOVED.
The TruII Hospital at Biddeford Burn
ed to the Ground.

Biddeford. Me-, Jan. 17-For the sec
;t, 9nd time within three years; the Trull
by DR.. B. F. Trull, was destroyed by
fire today, the fifteen patients being
removed barely in time to save their
lives. The loss is estimated at 900
and is partly covered by insurance On
account of the severe northeast bliz-
zard which was raging, the firemen
had great difficulty in getting the
flames under control and many firemen
suffered from frost bites and from in
juries caused by slipping on icy tim
bers On March IA, 1906, the hospital
was partly burned and the work of re-
building after the fire was completed
less than two years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
ASHORE AT MARsElLLEs.
Blueiackets Roam tn: PRINCIPAL Streets
Ships a Great Attraction.

Marseilles, Jan. 17.-Thousands Wis
tied the American battleships today
and this afternoon the crowds were so
thick on the quays that traffic was
greatly impeded. The street cars ran
a special service and a long string of
boats of all sorts waited their turn
to put their passengers on board the
American vessels
The American sailors Who speak
French were assigned to explain and
describe the various objects Of inter-
est aboard ship to the visitors, who
were we'll pleased at the many kind
nesses and courtesies shown them. In
the evening many of the sailors were
granted shore leave and the principal
streets were thronged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Shipwrecked Crew Picked Up Off
Eastnet,

Queenstown. Jan. 1.-THE steamer
Dominion. which arrived off here to-
day. reported having rescued Captain
Crossley and the crew of the British
snip Savona, about four miles off Fast
net. The Savona. which was lumber
laden, was abandoned in a waterlogged
condition. A tug has started out to try
to tow the Savona TO Crookhaven, but
this may prove a difficult task, for the
weather is very stormy. The Savona
was bound from Liscomb Nova Scotia,
for the United Kingdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
YALE JUNIOR CHURCH PARADE.
Robbed of Much of Its Picturesqueness
by Snow and Hail.

New Haven, Jan. IA merciless
northeast storm Of snow and hail rob-
bed the church parade of Yale juniors
and their prom week guests of much
of its color, picturesqueness and Incl
dental. features today. Those juniors
who made their first formal appear
ance during undergraduate life in tall
hats, frock coats and carried canes as
escorts to the prom girls who were
bundled I'D in furs, and had not de-
parted from the traditional garb of the
occasion were heroes in the sight of
the other classmen who lined the
walks after chapel service in Woolsey
hall. The service was very largely at
tended. The sermon was by Rev. Dr.
Henry S. Coffin of New York city.
A cessation of the storm later in the
day permitted the prom guests to take
walks about the university and to en-
JOY automobile rides. This evening
was given up to exchanging calls.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Twenty pead. Thirtv injured.

Glenwood Springs, Col. Jan. II
Further investigation today of the dis
astrous wreck of a passenger train on
the Denver and Rio Grande railroad
at Dotsero last Friday night showed
that probably all the dead and injured
were ~ccounted for last night. The
casualty, list. 20 dead 80 injured, re-
mains unchanged tonight. 1t is thought
all the injured will recover. Traffic
was resumed today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
GAS EXPLOSION IN BASEMENT.
Retired Shoe Manufacturer of Boston
Killed at His Onset Residence.

Onset, Mass, Jan. 17.-Martin Thay-
e., 65, a retired shoe manufacturer Of
Boston, was killed today by an explo-
sion of gas in the basement of his resi-
dence here. His wife, who had been
i'll in bed for some time, is in a crit
ical condition and may die from the
shock of the explosion.
Mr.. Thayer went into the basement,
carrying a lighted lantern. to examine
a private gas plant which had just
been recharged. Escaping gas meeting
the flame of the lantern caused the ex-
plosion. The entire front wall Of the
house was blown out, and the shock
was felt for miles around, many win
dows in nearby buildings being shat
tered. Mr.. Thayer's body was found
in the cellar after the slight fire which
accompanied the explosion had been
extinguished. The property loss was
not large.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Heroic Crew Awarded Silver Mosal
and S15 Apiece.

Gloucester, Mass, Jan. 17.-Capt.
Robert Giffin and the five members Of
the crew Of the schooper Conqueror of
this port, received notice today Of the
award to them of a silver medal and
SIS apiece by the Massachusetts, Life
Saving association as the reward for
their heroisqn and valor in rescuing the
crew of the British schooner Eric. off
Nauset in December. In addition Cao-
tain Giffin will receive the formal GER
tiHcate of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
MANY ACCIDENTS
AND CASES OF EXPOSURE
In New York City Attend Storm Of
Snow and Sleet.

AIDES of elevated and surface lines and
ice-coated streets which made out
doors dangerors--these were some OF
the accomplishments Of the storm that
struck New York late Saturday, bring.
ing with II three inches Of snow and
slest and rain. The storm. which last
ed well into Sunday. made navigation
along the seacoast and inside the har-
Dor most dangerous.
An unknown man, lily clad, who was
found unconscious from exposure in
one of the East Side streets. died in
the hospital without regaining con-
sciousness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Actress Clara Msrris in Serious Con-
difion

New York, Jan. 17.-It was learned
tonight that Clara Morris, the actress.
who has been i'll for long time. is in
a serious condition and that her fam
.iy and friends are very anxious about
the outsome. A nervous breakdown
was the first cause Of her Illness. Miss
Morris. who in private life is Mrs
Frederick c. Harriet, is at her home in
Yonkers, N. Y. She Is so years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Chicago Wool and Fur WarehouNe
Burned

Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE wool and fur
warehouse of Silberman Brothers was
destroyed by fire today. The firm de-
olares that the contents included g.
500, 900 pounds Of wool and were worth
several hundred thousand dollars.
Increase of Cholera in St. Petersburg.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 17.-Phere has
been an increase in cholera cases in
this city. Fifty-nine cases have been
reported in the last "a hours and 21
deaths.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
CONTRACT SIGNED.
Provides for Use by New Haven Road
OF the Grand Central Terminal in
New York. "a.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 17.-The con-
tract between the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company
and the New York Central company
with the old Harlem Railroad company,
as a legal party in the matter, provid-
ing for the use of the Grand Central
terminal in New York city, has been
signed by all the parties to the con-
tract. Negotiations upon the matter
have been in progress for three years.
The contract includes not only the use
of ths New York terminal below Fifty
ninth street. but also of the Mott Ha-
ven yards. Under its terms the con-
tract is to be perpetual.
In railroad circles here the perpetual
contract is regarded as very favorable
to the New Haven company, particu-
larly as it allows a sliding scale of
payments in the future for the use of
the terminal and allows full scope for
future plans of securing new entrances
into New York city, with corresponding
diminueion of present terminal charges.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
SociaIistic Demonstration in Dresden
Results in Serious Riot.

Dresden, Jan. IA socialistic DEM
onstration today in behalf of electoral
reform led to a serious riot, in which
twenty were seriously and at least one
hundred slightly injured. Many con-
t1icts occurred between the police and
the Iioters, the former eventually beat
ing back the great crowd of socialists.
who were endeavoring to force their
way to the palace Of the reigning king,
Freiderich August.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Wealthy Georgia Merchant Lost His
Life in a Boston Fire.

Boston, Jan. 17.-John D. Weld aged
so years. a wealthy retired merchant.
who formerly lived in Savannah, Ga,
lost his life in a fire which wrecked
the furnishings of his room on the
ninth floor of the Hotel Lenox in the
Back Bay today The body of Weld
was lying just outside the door, his
hands and neck covered with burns
Death was ascribed to syncope due to
fright caused by the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
BODIES OF CONSUL
A. s. CHENEY AND WIFE
Who Perisehed in Italian Earthquake,
Shipped to New York.

Naples, an. 1.-THE American sup
ply ship Culgoa, with the bodies OF
Arthur S. Cheney and his wife on
Messina The bodies are accompanied
by Major lands, who at once came
ashore and through the American con-
sulate completed arrangements to have
the two bodies embarked on the
steamer Venezia of the Fabre line
which left here in the evening for New
Xortr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Barge Captain Dropped Dead from
Worry,

New York. Jan. I'D. L. Sanford,
Sc, of WALTON. n. s. captain of the
barge Ontario, dropped dead of apo
plexy aboard his ship while coming
through Long Island sound early this
morning At the time a heavy snow
storm was raging and anxiety for the
safety of his vessel is supposed to
have brought on the fatal stroke.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
RATTLEsHIP ILLINOIS AT MALTA.
British Admiral Welcomed Americans
in Name Of Army and Navy.

Malta, Jan. 1.-THE United States
battleship Illinois arrived here this
morning from Messina, where she was
engaged for a brief period in relief
weFk-among the earthquake sufferers.
Rear Admiral Potter, commander Of
the squadron. and Captain Beatty of
the Wisconsin and Captain Hutchins Of
the Kearsarge dined last evening with
Admiral Curzon- Howe, the command
ed-in-chief of the British Mediterra-
mean fleet. After toasting the king
and president. the British admiral in G
brief speech welcomed the Americans
in the name of the army and navy,
which always worked cordially to-
gether. He congratulated Rear Ad-
miral Potter on the fine appearance of
the American ships after so splendidly
achieving their remarkable voyage
around the world. The other officers
Of the American battleships were en-
tertained on board the British war
ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
British Steamer Wrecked-Most of the
Crew Perished

Cuxhaven, Jan. 1.-THE British
steamer Fidra has been wrecked off
Amrum, and is a total loss. The Fidra
carried a crew Of eighteen, and it is
believed that most Of them peristsd
while trying to make the shore, the
boats being smashed BY the heavy
breakers. Several bodies have been
washed up. The steamer was of 1,21S
tons
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
AndoVer Woman Took Overdose of
Laudanun.

Andover Conn, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Chas
Baker, 81. died at her home here to-
day from ISddsRum poisoning. Mrs.
Baker, who has been in i'll health for
some time has been in the habit of
taking the drug to relieve pain and
it is supposed that she took an over
dose. She leaves a husband
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Stockholm, Jan 17.-The riksdag
was reopened Saturday by King Gus
tave. The budget, which was intro
duced, shows an estimated expenditure
of $61,500,0O0. The government pro-
poses to meet the expected deficit by
increasing the malt tax and by raising
the present income tax by 10 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Pau, France, Jan. 17.-Orville Wright,
the American aeroplanist, his sister,
Miss Katherine Wright, and Mrs. Hart
o. Berg, wife of the Europeon business
manager of the Wright brothers, were
in a railroad wreck near Habas, in the
Landes, yesterday. None of them sus-
tained injury, bpt ten of the passen-.
gers on their train were hurt, four Of
them seriously
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Relief Steamer Bayern at civita Wee.

Civita Vecchia. Italy, Jan. 1.-THE
chartered steamer Bayern, carrying
American relief supplies, arrived here
today from Palermo and was received
with warm greetings. The members
of the expedition, on landing here, left
Immediately for Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Paris. Jan. ia special despatch
received here from Vienna says IL is
rumored that Prince Nicholas of Mon
tenegro has abdicated in favor of his
son. Prince Mirko.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Catania. Jan. 17.-Stuart K. Lupton
arrived here today from MesSina to es-
tablish an American consulate. He has
been offered every facility by the local
authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
$4,000 Dug Out Of Msssins Ruins.

Messiah, Jan. figuring the exoS
vations which are steadily going Z
among the ruins OF this city a snf
containing $4,000 was round tod
on the site where the municipal hai&
ing stood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Steamship ArriveIs.
At Southampton: Jan. II, st. Louis
from New York.

Hartford--E. s. KepIer, a letter car
rier for the Hartford postoff1ce for ten
years. has resigned to go into other
business, ard John ]. DAILY, senior sub
stftute. has been made a regular car
Eier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Cabled Paragraphs

Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE building ,occu-
pied by the Italian embassy in this city
was bnrned last night
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
struok snd klIIsd By RalIroad Train

Harwinton, Conn, Jan. 17-Sanuel
Culver, 40 years old. employed by DR..
c. s. Blake, was struck and killed by
q railroad train today while Crossing
the traoEs on his way to attend
CHURCH Ia Thomaston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Several Hundred FiIipinos Colonized
in Louisiana will ask the courts to
make their American citizens.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Pay Inspector McGowan has gone
ashore at Naples from the battleship
Connecticut and will take charge of
the disposal of the supplies on board
the Celtic. which sailed from New York
last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Swift G. Co., the Chicago Packers
have increased their capital stock from
S50.000,000 to S60,000.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Condensed kilograms

President Charles N. Eliot of Har-
ward was elected president of the Har-
ward Alumni association.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Failing to Appear at Chicago for a
hearing on a charge of stealing $3.50
at Elmira n. Y, Frederick H. Rich
ardsor forfeited his bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Congress Decided to Investigate"
the presidents barber, listed as
treasury clerk at $1,000 year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
Twenty Four p ngers Hurt in Col
ision.

Coffeyville, Kas.. Jan. ia south
bound passenger train on the MissouI
Pacific railroad colllded with a frelgh
train near Coffeyville today Twenty
four passengers we're hurt. but oni
two are in a serious condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Dissatisfied with the Method of
weighing coal, 800 miners of the Big
-Four company went on strike at Coal
Cit III
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

It Was Announced that Baron Rosen,
Russian ambassador to the United
states. would succeed the late Count
Muravieff at Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

A Prize Was offered for the best
plan for the rebuilding of Messina in
a manner to guarantee safety in earth
quakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

Unable to Escape from their burn
ing cabin, Mrs. Nathan Sherrard and
four small children were burned to
Wis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

The American and English Ministers
in Peking made representations to the
Chinese regent regarding the dismiss
sal of Yuan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18
348 AUTOMOBILES DESTROYED
But Two Out Of Three Hundred and Fifty in
Storage were Saved
MACHINES WERE VALUED AT $75OOOO

The Most Extensive Automobile Garage and Repair Plant
Located Near Park Square, Boston, Burned Early
Sunday Morning Building Used Bicycle Track
and Exhibition Pavilion Also Destroyed-TotaI Loss
will Reach More than $S00OO0.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-18

n. D. Lee, once a partner of John
D. Rockefeller in the oil business, has
retired from the presidency of the
Farmers National bank at Salina,
Kan.
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HORTICULTURE
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best in quality of any apple which
have so far tested" This is very high
praise, but 1 am confident that the ap-
ple merits it or Luther Burbank would
have never written this sentence.
I make the following clipping from
he Chicago Packer of recent date:
IF the big apple show is held in
Chicago next year as they are talking
about it will be a great advertising
scheme to make the Western boxed
apple even more popular than 1t now
is throughout the Eastern territory
where the Western apple is finding It's
best market. 1t would also afford an
opportunity for the boxed and barrel
apple to get together and hold a Jub1-
lee. Great business, these apple shows
Several things are suggested by this
statement in the Packer Box apples
from the West are gaining great favor
in the East. If it were not so we would
soon go to ruin as apple growers. we
can not now find a paying market at
home for all the apples raised west
of the Rocky Mountains, and this con-
dition will be very much worse in a
few years when the vast areas that
are being planted to apples come into
bearing. Our hope for a continued
profitable business lies in shipping our
fruits in vast quantities both east
across the continent and west across
the Pacific ocean. Mr.. Gilbert in his
annual address as president of the
washington Horticultural Society
touched upon a matter vital to the
fruit wv in this state when ne
said that we must work for a fast train
system that will move our fruit in the
briefest possible time from coast to
coast. The railroads will be killing
their own most profitable business If
they do not give us such ~transporta-
ton. 1 believe that they will as soon
as they can see the necessity for 1t
and can secure the necessary equip
ment. Let us keep up the agitation
of this matter-our success in this bus
mess depends upon it.