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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
sLxTrETA CONGRESS ENDED.
Stirring Incidents Usually Marking the
 Event Were Lacking.

Washington, March 4.-The Sixtieth cor gress came to an end at noon today and the Sixty first began so imper- ceptibly that the change was scarcely noticeable.
 The final act, though unofficial inso- far as the house was concerned, took place in the senate chamber, where both houses witnessed the incoming of the now administration.
 The senate will meet at noon to- morrow to consider President Taft's nominations, but the house will not convene again until the beginning of the extra session of congress to be called for the 18th inst
 The senate met at $40 o'clock. but the proceedings were confined to the most routine work.
 Utterly lacking in all the stirring incidents usually marking the closing of congress. the house at 1159 80 o'clock was declared by Speaker Can non to be adjourned without day
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
PANAMA CANAL PURCHASE,
 INDICTMENTS RETURNED
By Federal Grand Jury-Returns VIII
 Be Made Today.

New York, March 4.-The federal grand jury here which has been in- vestigating alleged liliellous pu5iica- tions in connection with the Panama canal purchase today returned indict- meEts against tue Press Publishing company, publishers of the New York World, and Caleb Van Hamm, one of the editors of the World. The text of the indictments was not made public.
 The indictments were filed with Dis trict Judge Holt. sitting in the criminal branch of the United States circuit court While the indictments were placed under the seal of the court, it is understood that the return will be made on them at noon tomorrow. IL is understood the indictments are brought under the federal statute which au- thorizes the prosecution for an offense committed on federal territory but n Il mentioned in the United States re- vised statutes according to the state laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
THE INAUGURAL BALL,
 SCENE OF RARE BEAUTY
Fair Women Beautifully Gowned. Diplomats, Army and Navy Officers, Ordinary American Citizens Mingled in Democratic Manner.

Washington, March A scene of rare beauty which quickened every human emotion, the inaugural ball, to- night, was the climax of a day of tri- umphs for William H. Taft. In the big hall of the pension building min gled fair women, beautifully gowned, and from every cline men whose names are known in every corner of the world diplomats in court raiment. officers of the army and navy in their showy uniforms and ordinary American citizens whose presence testified to the democracy of the affair.
 In the gallery which extended about the four sides of the ballroom thou sands of beautiful American girls looked down upon the scene.
 President Taft appeared particularly igbt hearted and unmindful of seri JUS things. He and Mrs. Taft and Vice President and Mrs. Sherman made their promenade around the great ball room, where on every side they were flanl5ed by members of the reception committee and the military and naval aides at the White House forming the escort.
 The president had delightful ten minute reception in his rooms after his arrival, during which he greeted a number of his personal friends, includ- ing Ambassador Jusserapd of France ROLeFI, Master CQarne ana MISS Helen Taft, his children and Miss Torrey his aged aunt, who came from New England to attend the Inauguration, and on whom as he met her the presi- dent bestowed an affeelionate kiss Both the presidential and vice .presi- dential parties were met at the door of the pension building by the ball re- ception committes, of which Theodore H. Moves was chairman, and escorted to their respective rooms. Mir. and Mrs. Sherman arrived shortly before 9 o'clock and the president and Mrs. Taft half an hour later. There was hesrty greeting of the distinguished guests by the assemblage whenever they appeared and they were kept busy in acknowledging salutations of friends.
 At 10 o'clock the presidential and vice presidential parties went to sup per.
 The president and Mrs. Taft and the vice president and Mrs. Sherman re- turned from the supper to their box at 11.30 o'clock and the presidents party left the pension building shortly before midnight
 The president~-and his family re- turned to the White House as they had come, in his new automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
TEMPERANCE LEADER
 TALKS ON REFORM
The Average Saloon Has Income of
 $6,00o Year.

Hartford. March 4-H. H. Spooner, the temperance leader. this morning before the Farmers association deliv- cred a talk on reform. He stated that the average saloon has an income of $6,00D year. He stated that figures show that about one hundred men had tc contribute that income. He favor ed the law limiting the number of sa- looms to one for a thousand persons. He also favored the measure provid- ing that saloons must close at 10 D. m. and on holidays. He spoke in favor of the state farm for drunkards and said that during the year there had been 10,S46 commitments of which 76S had been in prison before He also cited cases. showing that iail sentences do little good. He said that the cost of supporting these people Is about S2.25 per day and with the state farm where they could be put to work tEey would soon become almost self supporting. He told of certain insti- tutions which he had inspected and described its good effect upon those who were confined there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
EXHAUSTED PERSONS
 IN WASHINGTON HOSPITALS
Two Dead as Result of Exposure
 Many Others Seriously III.

Washington, March 4-Much suffer- ing was caused among the vast inau- guration crowd here today by the win try winds, the siush and freezing tenn perature.
 Two persons are dead as a result of exposure and many other persons are seriously I'll.
 The dead: Andrew Doran. 55 years old, a Pullman conductor, who died at the Union station tonight: Norman A. Stall, 45 years old, of Richmond. Va, who was seized with an attack of apoplexy.
 All of the hospitals tonight report that they have treated numerous ex- hausted persons who stood for many hours in the slush and snow viewing the inaugural parade
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
FOUND s5o,o0o NECKLACE
 WHILE SWEEPING SIDEWALK
Greek Arrested in Omaha Tells Story of Picking Up a Fortune in New York-ProPerty of Mrs. Heinze.

Omaha. Neb.. March 4.-While try ing to sell to Abort Edholm. a jewell CT here. e necklace which local jewell CTS , say Is worth more than $50, ,O0O, John D. Sclavinltis, q Greek. who for convenience calls himself Savis, was arrested today by the Omaha police. The necklace consists of a single string of 63 pearls, carefully matched and fastened with a clasp set with a diamond of unusual size. A
 Savis says he was employed by the knickerbocker hotel in New York for thirteen months, in a position known as sidewalk man.
 He was sweeping refuse from the walk into the gutter and as he brush eG 1t over the euro he saw the neck lace lying in the gutter with some rubbish. He picked up the string of jewels, held 1t up to the light. and examined it and then put 1t into his pocket. He says several pensons wit messed his action.
 Besides the necklace the police took from Savis a holster a valuable watch and chain, two purses. memoranda book, a pronouncing dictionary and S61.65 in money. Marks in the dicy tionary indicated he lived at 6s5 or 705 sixth avenue. New York. His English is considered good for a man having been in this country only six Been months. With a view to getting information the police sent to coun- ell Bluffs for his belongings. which are expected to yield further knowl- edge of him.
 New York. March 1.-The police here when notified tonight of the arrest in Omaha of a Greek. John Savis, who went there from New York, having in his possession a valuable pearl neck lace. said the jewels were probably those lost by Mrs. Otto c. Heinze. in or near the Hotel Knickerbocker, on the night of November 26 last. The same opinion prevailed at the Hotel Knickerbocker when the news Of the arrest reached there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
CITIZEN THEODORE ROOSEVELT
 AT SYCAMORE HILL HOME.
Reached Oyster Bay at an Early Hour
 This Morning.

Oyster Bay, V. Y, March 5.-Citizen Theodore Roosevelt, free from all offi- cial cares, rests peacefully this morn ing in his own home at Sagamore Hill, three miles from this village, after having gone through one of the busiest weeks of his entire life.
 MT. Roosevelt's special train left Long Island City at 12.2S this morn- ing. and as he was more than three hours behind the scheduled time he did not expect that his neighbors in Oys- ter Bay would remain up to greet him at his home coming, as they had ex- peoted to do. He was agreeably dis appointed. therefore, when his train reached Oyster Bay to find the station brilliantly illuminated with electric bulbs and Japanese lanterns. while a bill Illuminated banner bid him ''Wel- come Home"
 Better than all these was a crowd of from 200 to 300 of his neighbors on hand. whom neither the lateness of the hour, the biting wind nor the snow COW srad reads could deter from assiting to
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
PRESIDENT TAFT .INAUGURATED.
Sudden Blizzard from the Northwest Caused Abandonment of Outdoor Ceremonies on Famous East Front of the Capitol

posing thel notable parade of the aft ernoon mobilized in snow and slush which in places was deeper than their logging tops. Down Pennsylvania ave- nue. walled in with spectators, they found a dry footing. but faced gale which swept directly down the thor oughfare with a velocity undiminished from the morning hours. The snow had ceased, however, and faint streaks of blue were apparent through the banks of gray clouds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Paris March 1.-The police have dis covered the whereabouts of the three children who were adopted some time ago by Mir. and Mrs. Sargent, now under arrest, charged with cruelty. One of these, Jean Ducasso, who was born in Versailles, in 1902, is being cared for in Brooklyn. N. Y, and the other two in London at the expense of the Sargents. The magistrate be- fore whom the case has come up to- day appointed three doctors to exam inc into the mental condition of Mrs. Sargent,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
DEADLOCK BROKEN
U. S. Senator Stephenson of Wiscon-
 sin Elected to Succeed Himself.

Madison. Wis. March Limited states Senator Isaac Stephenson who today completed the unexpired term of John C. Sp6oner was on the 2sd hallot In the Wisconsin legislative Joint assembly today elected to suc- ceed himself for period Of six years. Senator Stephenson received 63 out of f23 votes cast, thus. having a majority of one.
 The election of Senator Stephenson ended what has been a bitter light, lasting five weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
March Blizzard | 1888 Recalled
REPETITION OF THAT GREAT
 STORM WAS FEARED.
WASHINGTON ISOLATED
For Eight Hours-Wires in All Diree- tions Prostrated--MiddIs Atlantic ssaboard snOwbopud.

New York, March 4.--As a result.of the March blizzard which swept doAn unannounced during the night. the middle Atlantic seaboard from New York to Norfolk found itself today pound In snow and swept by destruc- tive winds. For a time here today conditions seemed to threaten a repe- ition ofs the great blizzard of March l2, 1888, but tonight the storm had sunk to less alarming proportions and there was promise of niild weather to. morrow.
 Played Havoc With Wires.
 For the telephone and telegraph companies the storm proved one of .ha worst in years. Wires in all directions were prostrated by the winds first on- slaught. For eight hours Washington. the central point in America for the tune being, was completely isolated, and at a late hour tonight the only means or communication between the capital and the outside world was over three crippled telegraph wires, one to New York. one to Atlanta and a third to Charlottesville. Va No telephone or railroad wires between New York and Washington or Baltimore were working.
 A Blank on the Map.
 The worst of the storm struck A
 
 Washington and Baltimore. The re- zion south of Philadelphia was well nigh blank on the map the greater part of the day.
 Trains Mary Hours Late.
 The first train from Washington to reach Jersey City today arrived at . o'clock this afternoon. This was train No. so. due at 70s a m. The Atlantic Coast line express and the Pennsyl- vania' express, both due about noon reached Jersey City a short time after No. so.
 Very Severe in New York City.
 In New York city he storm was one of the most severe of the winter, al- though the weather bureau asserted that the metropolis had suffered "only the edge Of the disturbance" Three lives were lost In the sinking of six Baltimore and Ohio coal barges at St George, s. ]. The dead were Capt A. Mankey of the barge Joseph Stickney and Capt. William IT. Ferguson and his wife of the barge George H. Bates.
 Long Island Snowbound All Day.
 Long Island was snowbound all day. The storm piled up a tremendous surf along the coast. The highest tide in more than five years, which aceohpa- nied the storms early morning dem onstratioa. flooded two railroad trestles and halted the operation of one rail- road lire and two suburban trolley lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
MOVEMENTS OF RUSSIAN
 AND AUSTRIAN TROOPS
Arouse speculation-Any Purposeful
 Concentration Denied.

Kiev, March 4.-The reported move ments of Russian and Austrian troops. s~et 0n their own side of the from tier, has aroused considerable lspecu- lation here. but in an interview today General Alexioff chief Of stan of the Kiev military department. denies any prrposeful concentration. It is said that Austrian soldiers are being con- centrated at Tarnopol and Skalat in GslIcia. and the Thirty-third Russian infantry division is now on it's way to this city from the Caucasus Several regiments already have moved into summer camp near the frontier and the Orloff regiment is on its way to the same camp from Krenentchug.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
AND CHINESE
 TROOPS IN CONFLICT
Near Harbin-usIy Rumors AHoat in
 St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg. March 4.--It is ru- n ored in St. Petersburg today that tEere has been a conflict between Rus sian and Chinese troops rear Harbin, but no confirmation is possible. If the reports are true. the trouble rob- ably arose from the situation follow ing the efforts of the railroad author ities at Harhin to control the subscrip- tions to the eompany's stock aggre- getting nearly S2.5G0,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
PITCHER WADDELL
 PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE
Document Charges Mrs. WsddslI with
 Showing Unsovernsble Temper.

St. Louis. March IA petition for divorce was filed here today by George Edward (Rube) Waddeu the pitcher The document charges that Mrs. Waddell showed "a violent and ungovernable temper" at various times and also that lon one occasion when llaintiff threatened to leave defend ant on account of her association with persons 6stasteful to plaintiff while Lynn, Mass. defendant caused plain tiff, to be attacked by a pair of vic- ious dogs and seriously wounded and lacerated."
 Waddeil is a memhk of the St Louis American league@ball team. Mrs Waddell. the petition states. resides in New Hampshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Student Management of Eating Halls
 Failure. S

Cambridge. Mass. March 4.--Stu- dent management Of Harvard's two great eating halls, Memorial hall and Randall hall having rolled up a heavy debt, the university corporation to- night took over the control of both places. Memorial hall is s171.O00 In arrears and Randall halls debt amounts to $31,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Berlin, March 4.-Despatches receiv- ed at the foreign office here confirm the reports that the Servian premier has declared that Servia. on the ad- vice of Russia. France, Great Britain ard Italy, does not insist upon terri torial compensation from Austria. Hungary Servia regards the question of the autonomy of Bosnia and Herze- gcvina as settled through the Turkish Austrian agreement, and she will not take this matter up again.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Widow of Bishop Henry c. Potter Dead

New York, March 4.-Mrs. Elizabeth Scriven Potter. widow of Bishop Henry C.. Potter, died today at her home here, after an illness of several days. She survived Bishop Potter only eight months.~ Funeral services will be held in the Church of the Incarnation. of which Mrs. Potter has been a lifelong member.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
FRANK C. ROLLINS A SUICIDE.
Wall Street Finanoier and Company
 Promoter of Note.

New York. March 4.-sdade despond- ent by III health and the collapse of number Of financial and industrial un- dertakings which he had launched, Frank C. Rollins, a brother of Fl. B. Rollins. the Wall street broker. and himself a hnancier and promoter of note, committed suicide today by in- haliffg Illuminating gas. The body of the man. who was 50 years old. and until recently a patient in a sanitarlum for nervous and mental ailments. vas discovered in the room occupied by him as a lodger in a private family in West 13Sth street. with rnbber tube firmly fastened in his mouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Arrived Too Late to Join tn. Parade.

Washington. March 4-President Taft and Governor Hughes of New York will review the belated Seventh New York infantry, which arrived here too late to participate in the in- augural parade. from the reviewing stand in front of the White House to- morrow morning at 1O.s0 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
THE HOUSE.

Prayer was offered by the Rev. Franklin Countryman, chaplain of the house.
 Change of Reference.
 Reference on the resolution concern ing the erection of a water tower. tank and windmill at the Connecticut Agri- cultural college was changed from the committee on agriculture to the com mittee on appropriations. Similar ac- ton was taken on the resolution au- thorizing the trustees of the Connecti. cut Agricultural college to purchase the Valentine farm. ~
 Petitions.
 By MT. Crouin of New Londoa-in aid of house bill No. st, making cios-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Man Who Committed Suicide at a London hotel after registering as, D. R. Pullman of Chicago has not been identified.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

greet their famous fellow townsmaH.
 The greetings over, MT. Roosevelt tucked his family in the waiting car riages and drove away for his home on Sagarnore Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Police of Paris Still Refuse to release MT. and Mrs. Sargent. who ara charged with having maltreated chill dren whom they had adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Criminal Action in the case of the claim of Ernest Henri Batiste West to the Sackville estate was con- tinued at Madrid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
No Equal Suffrage for Massachusetts
 Women,

Boston. March IA bill designed to grant equal suffrage to women was re- jected today by the legislative com nittee on constitutiona1 amendments. The voc stood s to 4
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Cabled Paragraphs

Peking, March 4.-Na Tung, who was made member of the grand council in January in succession to Yuan Shi Kai, suffered a stroke of ap- oplexy last night, His condition this morning was reported as improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Paris, March t.--AiexanAre Char pentier, a well known Franch spulpear, died in this city today He was a chevalier of the Legion of Honor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Connecticut General Assembly
BUSINESS HALTED TO REcoe
 NEE TAFT's INAUGURATION.
PRAYER FOR THE PRESIDENT.
Unfavorable Report on Bill for Pen- sion Fund for Teachers in Public schooIs-Loeal Judges.

Hartford. March 5.-The senate was called to order at Ills by President Pro Tenn. Brooks. Prayer by Chaplain
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Conference Report on the legis- lative bill increasing the presidents salary by $25,000 was agreed to Tn both houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Condensed Telegrams

Heavy Snow has greatly hampered traffic in Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Appeals of Gregori and Delahays from the decision refusing to open in- quiry regarding the death of Presi- dent F'aure were denied.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

lt Was Announced at Nashville, Tenn, that fifty three new witnesses will be called by the state in rebuttal in the Carmack murder case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

1t Was Said at Albany that a plan to tax the consolidated and cotton ex- changes was under consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The President and Secretary New berry sent letters of commendation to Rear Admiral Sperry for his work on the world cruise of the battleship fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association, in convention at Philadelphia. passed a resolution urg- ing conservation in state and federal measures for the regulation of rail- roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
MANY THOUSANDS DISAPPOINTED

Oath Taking in the Senate Chamber Brilliant and
 Impressive Ceremony-Inaueural Ball in the Pen sion BuIdine-Fireworks Display Monument Lot Rear of White House roops and Civic Bodies in Notable Parade Through Snow and Slush.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Assemblyman Foley Introduced Bill at Albany to curb so-called "shyster" lawyers who do divorce and collection business as corporations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

The Public Service Commission, Sec ond district. at Albany. ordered the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company to put in effect rules which will forbid any employe going on the top of moving trains or locomotive tenders freight or passen- ger, on any portion of its lines within the electric zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Hour for Meeting on Tuesday.

Senator Searls mSyed that when the senate adjourned 1t be to meet next Tuesday at 12.30. He made the mo- tion for the convenience of senators who could not reach Hartford on time to meet at 12 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05
Committee Reports.

ed season for wild geese, brant, ducks, etc. Fish and game.
 Committee Reports.
 Incorporations-F'av on incer- porating the corporation for the Ma tional Council of the Congregational Church of the United States. Calen- dar
 Education-E'avorable on amending an act concerning free public libraries Calendar.
 Adjourned to Tuesday at l.sO
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

Despite his unts3ling good humor. Mir. Taft was deeply disappointed when, uppn arriving at the capitol, shorksz alkae t4 essaaaks hA fsazaA fhat
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