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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
On the Debt that Connecticut and This Nation
Owes to the Celtic Race
GUEST AT BRIDGEPORT BANQUET
Of the knights of ST. ParickThe Governor with Pride
Claims'a Strain of Irish Blood in His Veins-As an
American He Pays Tribute to the Celtic Race and Its
Achievements in the Land of the Free.

doughty pioneers from the Emerald
isle.
Great Debt Of the Land TO Its Irish
Blood.
Looking over a broader field tha
american reader OF history and con-
tcmperaneous chronicle can never fail
To- note the great and growing debt OF
this land to Its Irish blood. In what
ever direction his view extends he will
find monuments OF achievement built
hy the representatives, OF that wonder
iul race. The Irish have Travelled a
rugged road. oppression put a minor
chord into their music and with it's at
tendant adversely has decimated a fair
and fertile land. But Il has made char
acter as II alway does. From hard
shin and poverty and the stern neces-
SHY OF making ones way In the world
yDring rugged bodies. active brains
and self-reliance; and that Is why we
md in the Irish the valor of the war
rior. the Imagination OF the poet the
potent Industry of the peasant, the fre
OF the orator. the self -sacrifice OF the
patriot and the chlvalry OF real cul-
ture and unselhshness II Is hard for
ttose who suffer them to see the uses
o adversely; but In this land Of great
fr opportunities and these days Of
easleF success We can begin TO appre-
ciate what a precious heritage IL
brought TO YOU who now reap the
fruits of your fathers virtues and self
denial and to all Of US In this great
land to which the race has given so
literally OF its brain, Drawn, blood and
material treasure.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
FOR A MORE LIBERAL
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE.
Strong and Interesting Plea Before
Committee on judiciary.

Hartford, Conn.,, March 17.-Profes-
sor Bacon Of the Yale Divinity school
made strong and interesting plea be-
fore the committee on judiciary this
afternoon in favor Of more liberal
Sunday observance. His speech was
alluded to by many of those present as
having been very strong presentation
of the facts from the standpoint OF
those who are in favor of a more open
Sunday in the cities and places where
population Is congested. He stated
that he; eanie-to advocate a law which
would allow recreation on Sundays He
believed that If the law closes one
mans business 1t should close the
other mans business as we'll He
pointed out that there are two kinds
of laws, those which are prohibitive
and those which are restrictive, and
that he did not believe in prohibitive
laws in regard to proper recreation
and that Sunday is a constitutional
right which all ought to have a right
to enjoy. He thought the highest ideal
of civilization is liberty to enjoy Sun
day as a hurlnlitarian day.
Rev. Mr. Tullar of Fair Haven spoke
against the measure and became en-
gagged in a theological controversy with
Representative Bush of the committee,
who asked him where the church got
its warrant for holding the first day of
the week sacred instead of the seventh.
Mr.. Tullar replied that this was done
by usage.
J. T. Minney. secretary Of the Hart
ford Labor unions, asked the ministers
present IL they would recommend hav-
ing that matter put to popular vote IL
ten per cent. OF the voters signed a re-
quest for it. Cries of mo. No." rang
up from different members of the party
opposed to the measure. and the lead
er of the opposition. Mr.. Mcintyre, Of
Rockville. said that he would not IA
vor 1t.
Mayor Landers of New Britain spoke
strongly in favor Of the measure and
pointed out the conditions which exist
among the poor people in his city. H.
said that the granting os more liberal
Sunday would Keep the people In the
of harmless recreations In
the open sir instead of in doing thirgs
which would be worse for them.
Mayor Hooker of Hartford said that
he had as great a desire for the well
fare of the community as had any Of
the churches and that the people in
the ministry do not know the real con
litions which exist. He thought that 4
more liberal Sunday would mean the
mental and moral elevation of great
many of the poorer people in the
cities.>
The interpretations of Sunday
hardly apply in these days when peo-
pie are forced to live in pigeonhole |
-enements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

Bridgeport, Conn. March 17.-Pay-
lug tribute to their patron saint. the
knights of St. Patrick held their an.
nual banquet here tonight, and were
aodressed by Gov. George l.. Lilley,
Joseph Hardigan of New York and
leadlng members OF the local order
MY Great GRANDMOTHER WAS Me
Nsmars."
Governor LHlcy in his address dyelt
on the debt thar Gouhecticut ana The
United States in general owed To- the
Celtic race. saying in part:
III caqnoi glike Chauncty Depeu.
address YOU as fellow drishmen. + can.
nevertheless. claim seat ID vour
board by right of lineage for my great
grandmother was "a Mcnamara: and
while am from The soil OF New Eng
land and yield 10 n0nc in my appgccl-
alton Of the YANKEE virtues. ucther do
hesitate 10 say tRtt 10 is with pride
that claim a strain of Irish blood
ia my veins.
Tribute to the Irish Race.
1t is as an american. however. that
l would pay tribute to the race that
has put Into our composite stock that
yirillty, energy. tenacity and talent Tor
achievement that have made AmerI-
states the greatest nation in history.
Your own speakers, OF purer Irish
strain than l, will sing the praises OF
Erin and her sons Of daughters.
shall limit my remarks to the dept that
We OF Connecticut and of America owe
{" our Celtic admixture and the rea-
sons for my personal pride in il. Not
until about 1925 did the real emigra-
tion of the race to Connecticut be-
gin. The religious prejudices of those
days made their task TO get a foothold
difficult one. but that frugallty, stur-
diness and strength of purpose always
so Characteristic Of them, triumphed
over all obstacles. How could people
be kept down who showed such deVo-
tion to their ideals and without COM
plant but rather with cheerfulness as
sumed such sacrifices? For IT is re-
corded OF the early Irish settlers that
they would walk from New Haven to
Hartford where the nearest church
was located. to attend services, plod-
ding home after mass on Sunday. That
is the kind of devotion and strength
of purpose against which no human
impediment can long prevail and we
of these more liberal days have come
to thank God that our Puritan fore
father I'm their mistaken zeal did not
succeed in the effort TO keep c.'t the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
COOPER JURY STILL OUT.
Opinion Prevails That No Verdict Will
Be Reached.

Nashville. Tenn, March 17.-With
the jury still out and with no indica-
tions that the twelve men are any
where near an agreement, the opinion
begins to prevail that no verdict will
be returned in the trial of Col. d. B.
Cooper, Robin J. Cooper and ]. D.
Sharp for the staying. of former Unit
ed States Senator Carmack
Judge Hart at four o'clock this aft
ernoon adjourned court and started
for his country home, saying: IF
the jurors reach a verdict tonight it
will be just as good in the morning
l don't believe in midnight verdicts,
anyhow. and do not think a country
jury with no way to get home at night
would be foolish enough to come in
with one. They would stay over and
get the nights lodging and breakfast
at the states expense"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
STRIKE OF COAL MINERS
May Be immediately Ordered by the
Scranton Convention.

Shamokin, Pa. March 17-G. w.
Hartlein. secretary Of the Ninth dis
trict, United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, said in an interview today that
the convention at Scranton may order
an immediate strike and not wait to
have another conference with the op-
orators.
Scranton, Pa. March 17.-Miners in
this district are conducting a great
campaign of reorganization and meet
ings are being held nightly in differ
ent localities to get the men back in
to line. Two large mass meetings were
held tonight. one at Thropp and the
other at Pittston, at both of which
large numbers rejoined the organiza-
tion. That the organizers in the field
are leaving no stone unturned is in
dicated by the fact that they are out
early in the morning, buttonholing all
men on their way to work, and again
In the evening when they are return
ing home.
Former President John Mitchell ar
rived here this afternoon, but would
not say word on the situation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
cHALoNER PAID ALL
THE FUNERAL EXPENSES
OF the Englishman, GiIIard, Whom He
Shot at Merry Mills.

Charlottes vile, Va, March 17.-No
further investigation into the tragedy
which occurred last Monday evening at
Merry Mills" resulting in the death
OF John Gillard, an Englishman, is con-
templated by the authorities.
Gillards' funeral took place TODAY at
Gotham. at Grace Episcopal church. of
which Chaloner is a member. Neither
Chaloner. the victims children, nor
Mrs. Gillard attended the funeral.
Though he was not there himself. Cha
loner paid all the funeral expenses. and
his team bore the body to the church
from Merry Mills where It had re-
ma1ned from the time Of the tragedy
until this morning.
Considerable interest is manifested
here as to the probability OF a recon-
ciliation between Chaloner and his
.brothere and sister, Robert w. Cham
Ter and Mrs. ]. J. Chapmaris both of
New York, who arrived here today,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
THE HOUSE.

The house was called to order by
Speaker Banks at 11.15. The house
chaplain offered prayer.
Petitions.
By Mr.. .Larkin of Lebanon (2)-In
aid of house bill No. 533 concerning
sale of liquors. Excise
BY Mr. Dady of Putnam-In favor
OF house bill No. 533. Excise.
Reports Of Committees.
Public health and safety-Fayorabl
on safety for public in public build
isss. Calen&ar
Public health and safety-Favorabl
concerning fire escapes on fireproof
hotels. Calendar.
Public health and safety-F'avorabl
concerning fire escapes on factories
Calendar.
Railroads-Substitut amending the
charter Of Connecticut Railway and
Lighting company. Calendar.
Railroads-Favorable on amendment
of charter of Norwich and Westerly
Railway company. Calendar
Appropriations-Favo on act
concerning long service medals for C.
N G. officers. Calendar.
Will Not Investigate Judge 6urnes.
The house concurred with the senate
in rejecting two matters. One unfav-
orably reported by committee on edu-
cation related to the investigation of
to Connecticut. The pc
tit:oners were given leave to with
draw.
The other was on unfavorable re-
port of the committee on judiciary
the appointment of a com
mission to investigate the borough
court of Greenwich. This is Judge
Charles D. Burres' court The report
was accepted and the resolution reject
ed.
Adjourned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18

legislation, and members are beginning
to question the advisability Of going
into this subject this session, when
there are so many other important
matters pre- sirg. Some alreasly express
themselves as favoring a continuance
to the next general assembly.
No date has yet been set for a hear
ing on the subject, and none can be
until the public utilities commission
matter Is out of the way which will
not be for some time yet. In some
quarters it is not held to be advisable
for this matter to have to take its
chances in the rush OF the closing
weeks next summer. The great breadth
of the measure Is attracting attention
also. 1t covers Snv employer Of labor
whether railroad, manufactures. mer-
chant or farmer. and Is very compre-
hensive. so much so as to alarm some
OF the farmer members who have read
II. TO say nothing OF the smaller man.
ufacturers ana merchants.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
U. S. STEEL CO. RIVAL.
Runor Of Constellation Of Indepe ndent
Steel Companies.

Pittsburg, March 17.-That an effort
is being made to consolidate most of
the larger Independent steel companies
Of the country into one big concern
which would rival the United States
Steel corporation in size and influence,
leaked out tonight through a steel
manufacturer who was approached in
regard to associating his business with
the new concern. The name Of John
w. Gates is used in connection with
the project as a hacker and it is said
that he took up the plan of consoli-
dation after it had been broached to
J. P. Morgan, who declined because of
his unwillingness to add so large a
transaction to his business affairs.
The capitalization, it is said, has not
been agreed upon, but that II will run
far into the hundreds of millions if the
deal goes through, Is said to be GER
tain
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
REPUBLICAN APPLAUSE
When Tariff Bill Was introduced in
the House.

Washington, March 1.-THE long
expected tariff bill was presented to
the house of representatives today by
Chairman Payne of the committee on
ways and means. and was referred
Until it is reported out of committee
which Mr.. Payne said he hoped would
be at an early day. it will not become
official. According to a statement
made by him upon the floor, he does
not anticipate any committee changes.
The republicans manifested their pleas
ure at the introduction of the bill by
vigorously applauding.
Messrs. Bartlett of Georgia and James
of Kentucky made good their caucus
pledges not to accept committee APP
pointments unless such appointments
are first approved by the minority
leader, Mr.. Clark. and natly refused to
serve on the committee on mileage. the
membership of which was announced
by the committee. No objection was
made because of Mr.. Bartlett's atti-
tude, but it required a vote of the
house before Mr.. James was excused
by the speaker. although 1t was mani
fest that the vote was overwhelmingly
against excusing him.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
PETRosIhJ MURDER WITNESS
IN HANDS OF PALERMO POLICE.
Italian Government Bending Every
Effort to Capture Assassins.

Rome. March 1.-THE Italian gov
ernment has sent a telegraphic COM
municatiOn to the authorities of a
large number Of cities requesting that
a vigorous search be- instituted for the
murderers of Lieutenant Petrosino or
their accomplices. Especial vigilance
is being observed in Constahtinople
Tunis. Marseilles, Malta and parts Of
Egypt, while detectives have been sent
to places where the Mafia is known to
have many adherents.
According to a man now In the hands
of the police at Palermo who claims
to be the only witness Of. the murder,
the crime was committed by two men
who came upon Petrosino suddenly and
fired at him when a few feet distant.
The assassins Immediately fled and the
witness, terrified at the tragedy. also
ran away. Later he visited police head
quarters and gave a brief account OF
the affair. but he was unable 10 de-
scribe the murderers. except to say
that they were both short in stature.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
CARE OF THE INSANE
IN CONNECTICUT.
Discussion of Question of Creating an
Investigating Commission.

Hartford, March I7.-Whether or not
| there should be created a commission
charged with the duty of investigating
| the conditions surrounding the care of
| the insane in this state was given ex-
| tended discussion before the legisla-
! tive committee on humane institutions
| at the capitol this afternoon. In fa-
vor of the proposition it was argued
that the present laws were not ade-
quate to cover existing conditions, that
il person became mentally i'll and
desired to go into a state institution
for treatment there should be some
more easy way to accomplish such
voluntary entrance than exists at pres
ent. and that such persons should not
be compelled to go through process
which had something akin to criminal
procedure in it. 1t was further argued
that the number of insane in Connec-
ticut has greatly increased, thus Gre
ating new conditions, that the powers
under which the state board Of char
tiles worked in this field were not suf-
1cient TO meet these conditions, al
though it was performing its duties
we'll. These conditions warranted the
creating of the commission with pow
er to make a complete investigation of
the whole situation and report such
recommendations for legislation IS
would fit the conditions. 1t was also
pointed out that such a commission
would not be a permanent body, but |
having completed its labors and made |
its report would then come to an end. |
The commission on education ap-
pointed at the last general assembly |
had made a report following thorough |
investigation. which was of great value |
to the state in matters educational, and |
the work and report of the proposed |
commission would be equally valuable |
il its field The amount of the appro- |
priation asked for such commission |
was $500.
The opposition to the creation Of the |
commission argued that the present /
laws relating to the care and treatment |
OF the insane were ample and that |
there was no use in creating a COM
mission to perform the duties which /
the state board of charities was en-
covered to do and which ii was do
ing. That board had full powers to
make searching investigation of all
conditions regarding the insane and
we're required to make frequent visits
to such institutions. If it was not per-
forming its duties, then there should
be investigation as the insane should
have ample care and proper treatment,
and their rights safeguarded. II the
board had not full powers to do these
things, as had been asserted, IL would I
be an easy matter for the legislature
to give them such power without load
ing, upon the state another commits
sion
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Connecticut
Legislature
SUBSTITUTE BILL CONCERNING
PAWNRRoKER BUSINESS.
BILL OF s7,ooo,o0o BOND ISSUE
Favorable Report on Amendment of
Charter Of Norwich and Westerly
Railway company-Exeise Petitions.

Hartford, March 1.-THE senate was
called to order at Ills by Lieutenant
Governor Weeks. Prayer by Chaplain
Sexton.
Referred in coneurrence.
The senate referred, in concurrence
with the house, Governor Lilleys nom
ination of judges.
Reports of Committees.
Railroad -Favorabl on the petition
of the -Groton and Stonington Street
Railway company for an amendment
to its charter to enable it to extend its
routes. Calendar.
Judiciary-t'avorabl on bill au-
thorizing the comptroller to bring
suit against persons for neglecting to
provide for their relatives dependent
on them. Calendar.
The committee on the judiciary re-
ported the following substitute bill:
Whenever any duly licensed pawn
broker doing business in this state
SHALL in good faith loan money Sc
cured by pledge of any watch, jewelry,
or precious stone, such security shall
not, as to the amount Of such loan ana
the interest thereon, be defeated or
afected because such property so
pledged has been sold on conditional
gale TO the person pledging the same,
provided the original conditional sale
shall have been made outside the state
Calendar
Appropriations - Favorable on bill
making an appropriation of s2.50O for
improvements at the Connecticut I'm
dustrial school for girls at Middle
town; calendar. Unfavorable on bill
making an appropriation for the Con-
necticut Agricultural society; bill re-
jeeted.
Education-Unfavora on bill in
creasinS the allowance for evening
schools from $2.25 to So; bill rejected.
Bond Issue.
The committee on finance reported
a bill for a bond issue of $7,e00 600.
Calendar.
In Concurrence.
Matters not specifically referred to
were passed in concurrence.
Adjournaf>
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
Wood Pulp On Free List and Duties on Print
Paper Reduced with Restrictions
AN INHERITANCE TAX RECOMMENDED
Numerous Provisions by which it is Estimated that the
Revenues to the Government will be Increased About
Fifty Million Dollars-Formal Consideration of the
Bill by Members of the Committee Begins Today.

Washington, March 1.-THE full
membership of the house committee
on ways and means, including demo-
Gratis as well as republicans, will meet
at ten O'Clock tomorrow morning for
the formal consideration of the Payne
tariff bin, which saw the light for the
first time in the house today. The
gin formal consideration Of the meas
ure at the same time.
Mr.. Payne's Present Programme.
The probabilities are that the house
committee will have only one sitting
on the bill, that the measure will be
reported to the house Immediately aft
er 1t convenes tomorrow, and that its
formal reading in committee Of the
whole will soon be begun. General
debate will be postponed until Mon
day if Mr.. Payne's present programme
is followed, and after that time the
measure will probably be before the
house in from ten days to two weeks
This procedure is slightly different
from that which has been followed in
the consideration of other tariff bills
OF recent years, and it was expected
that the democratic members of the
committee would be afforded more
time than is now contemplated for
consideration OF the bill in committee
upon delay and succeed in presenting
good reasons for their request they
may be accommodated.
Minority to Make Every Effort to
Amend Bill.
Mr.. Clark said today that he would
make every effort in the committee. as
he would on the floor of the house. to
have this bill amended and for that
reason would ask for longer time. He
added, however, that he would not
press for more time for the prepara-
tion Of that minority report since that |
could be formulated as well after the
bill had been reported as before. Mr. |
Psyne's inclination is to get the bill |
into the house at the earliest practical |
ole moment and his plans are SO COM |
plete that It is not believed he will |
yield for mere plea for amendments, |
which the minority as well as the ma 4
jority know win not be accepted.
II Is probable that a compromise |
will be reached, and that the demo-
cratic members viii accept a plan
which viii permit them to present
their amendments on the floor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
coroner's Physician Believes Boutwell,
Was Sandbagged.

New York, March 17.-Coroner's
Physician Weston. after performing an
autopsy today on the body of William
A. Boutwell,. member of the well known
family of Troy. N. Y, who died in
Bellevue hospital from a fractured
skull, said that he believed Boutwell,
was sandbagged on the night of March
). when he was found lying uncon-
scious at F'orty-second street and
Sixth avenue. The man was first
locked up for intoxication and then
taken to the hospital. where he did not
regain consciousness long enough to
tell his story. Boutwell, was a fire
adjuster and lived for many years at
the Hotel Raleigh.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-18
RUNAWAY LOCOMOTIVE
Dashed Into Waiting Room Of a Mon
trea Station-Four Persons Killed
and Thirty Others Injured.

Montreal, March 17.-Four persons
are dead and thirty others are more or
less seriously injured as the result OF
the blowing out today OF a washout
pipe on the locomotive hauling the
Boston express, due at the Windsor
street station Of the Canadian Pacific
railway at $40 o'clock this morning.
three miles from the station. Scald-
ing steam filed the cab and the engf-
ueer and fireman were forced TO Jump
The train. without a guiding hand at
the throttle. dashed into the station,
through the granite wall into the wo-
mems waiting room andsthen into the
rotunda, where the locomotive after
demollshing one massive granite pill
lar was brought 20 standstill by an
other. The four persons killed were
sitting I'm the women's waiting room.
A score OF men we're knocked down
when the train dashed through into
the rotunda