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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
LARGE AMOUNT OF COFFEE
NOW HELD IN THIS COUNTRY.
Much Interest in Countervailinq Duty
Clause in Tariff Bill.

Washington, March 22.-Owiug t,
the large amount of coffee being held
in this country at present much in
terest is being taken in the disposition
to be made OF the countervailing duty
clause on coffee in the Payne tariff
bill.
The clause provides that a duty
al to the export tax of any country
from which the coffee is imported
shall be imposed on that coffee.
Inquiry at the bureau of mlpufac-
lures shows that many countries be-
sides Brazil impose an export tax on
coffee. The state of Sac Paulo in
Brazil levies duty of five cents per
hundred pounds, and in addition to
this a duty of 73 cents per hundred
pounds.
According to the decree of Sept. Il
1908, an additional tax Of 20 per cent.
ad valorem is to be levied on all coffee
exported from the state OF Sac Paulo
in excess of nine million bags during
the crop year Of 1908, in excess Of niEe
million five hundred thousand bags
1909. and in excess of ton million bags
during succeeding crop years.
From the states Of Rio De Janeiro
and Minas Geraes, Brazil. import dutiss
Of Al cents a hundred pounds and ,
per cent. ad valorem are collected re-
spectively. Coffee from both these
states is also subject TO a duty of 70
certs per hundred pounds. Other cou1
tries imposing an export tax are Cey-
lon, the duty bein~ 80 cents per hum
dred pounds. Nicaragua and Salvador.
80 cents per hundred pounds and
others.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
TRAGEDY AT WINSTED.
WOULD-5E MURDERER SUICIDES.
Antonio Ciferri Shoots Woman With
Whom He Boarded and Himself.

Ninsted, Conn.,. March 22.-After
shooting Mrs. Joseph Lalli in the back
and probably fatally wounding her at
her home, lis Prospect street. Antonio
/ Ciferri, "a years old, turned the
weapon, .32 calibre revolver, upon
himself and sent bullet into his right
temple with fatal results. After shoot
ing himself, Ciferri attempted to shoot
Mrs. Lalli's two children, Rose, four
years old, and Mary two years old,
who were asleep in an adjoining room.
Ciferri, who is employed at the En-
pire Knife company, left the factory
shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon
and went to the shoe store of Mrs.
Lallfs husband, Joseph Lalli. and told
him that he was not feeling well. He
went from the store TO a drug store,
where he secured medicine, and from
there went to the Lalli home. where he
boarded, accompanied by John Bar
bari, a brother of Mrs. Lalli and also
a boarder at the house.
According to Barbara he left his SIS
ter and Ciferri in the kitchen of the
house while he went out into the yard.
He did not hear the shots and the first
he knew of the shooting was when the
Lalli's six year old son, F1ori, came
out into the yard where he was and
said: TONY has killed mamma"
He went to the kitchen with the boy
and found Mrs. Lalli lying on the floor
and Ciferri also on the floor at her
feet. AS Barbari leaned over to pick
his sister up he says that Ciferri turn
ed the gun on him and attempted to
shoot him, but he pushed him aside.
A physician on examining Mrs Lal-
Ii, who is % years old, found that the
bullet had entered her back near the
spine and had penetrated the liver, in
flicting a wound from which there is
pra ctically no chance of recovery. She
was removed to the county hospital.
Ciferri after attempting to shoot the
Children became unconscious and died
shortly afterwards.
The authorities are at a loss to ac-
count for a motive for the shooting,
Both Mrs. Lalli's husband and her
brother say that they knew of no rea-
son for Ciferri's wanting to kill either
hi-ls' If or Mrs. Lal!i. The only words
spoken by Mrs. Lalli before she iapsed
INTO inconsistencies were when she
asked to see her husband. Coroner r.
T. Higgins will remain at the hospital
a greater part of the night in an eff
fort to get a statement from Mrs. LalIi
in case she RECEIVERS consciousness
Mrs. Lalli died at the hospital late
tonight, without regaining conscious
ness. so that Coroner Higgins was un-
able to get a statement from her. At
the hospital an examination showed
that she had been shot three times. in
stead of once. as was first supposed.
Two bullets entered her back and one
grazed her head
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23

for his African expedition, ex-Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt spent tonight
with his family at Sycamore Hili.
All Is In readiness for the long Jour
ney upon which he is to set out tomor-
row; the baggage was put aboard the
steamship Hamburg today, and after
inspecting the quarters set aside for
him aboard the vessel, Mr.. Roosevelt
returned TO Oyster Bay with his wife
and children.
Early Train TO Hoboken Pier.
With his family, Mr.. Roosevelt will
take an early train tomorrow for New
York and wnl go thence TO the Ho-
bolSen pier to board the HAMBURG The
party will be taken from the New
York terminal OF the Long Island rail-
road to the entrance Of the pier at
Hoboken in the automobile OF Doug
las Robinson. Mr.. Roosevelts brother
in-law.
No Denomination.
While Mr.. Roosevelt Is grateful for
the spirit Of demonstration which has
been planned for his departure by hun
dreds Of people who want to cheer him
as the Hamburg slips out into the
stream and heads seaward down the
bay. he reiterated the hope TODAY that
his leave taking might be regarded a.
that Of a strictly private citizen. and
that it be considered no unusual occs-
sion. Mr.. Roosevel said that no mat
ter how many came 10 the pier ne
would not make a speech.
Last Public Function at sasamors Hill
A delegation OF the local town
board. headed by Chester Painter, pre-
sented to Mr.. Roosevelt this evening
an eugrossed resolution commencing
him as a citizen and fellow townsman.
This affair at Sycamore HILL which
lasted only a few minutes. was the
last public function In which Mr..
Roosevelt will take part before going
away.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Charged With Perjury in Come ction
With a Bequest of $4,000

New York, March 22.-Charged with
perjury in swearing to an affidavit that
his daughter was dead, Martin H. Nor.
man, an artist. was put on trial today.
1t is charged that Norman, who came
to this country from Germany in 1892.
married the daughter of a Glovers-
vile n. Y, manufacturer, who upon
her death belueathed $4,000 to her
daughter Dora. In order to obtain
possession Of the estate, Norman is
alleged to have made affidavit that the
child Dora was dead. Dora was in
court today when the trial began.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
BIG MEN CAUGHT
IN GRAFT DRAGNET.
Millionaire Manufacturer, couneilmen,
Bank Vice President, Hotel Pro-
prietor.

Pittsburg, Pa. March 22.-Six in
dictments. three for conspiracy. one
for perjury and two for robbery. were
returned late today In the councilman
ic graft cases. upon which the grand
jury of the criminal court had been de-
liberatinF for several days. without
waiting for warrants to be served, four
Of the Indicted men surrendered them
selves and gave bonds. One other tel
ephoned that he would appear I'm the
morning to give himself up. and the
sixth Is now travelling I'm Europe. The
men indicted are: Dallas c. Byers.
millionaire manufacturer indicted
Jointly with Councilman John +. Klein.
already twice convicted In the graft
cases. and Councilman w. H. Weber,
on a charge of conspirlng TO secure the
passage of a street paving ordinance;
r. A. Griffin. vice president Of the CO.
lumbia National bank. charged with
perjury in one OF the recent graft tri-
ais; Councilman Charles Stewart,
charged with soliciting a bribe OF So
500. and Fl. L. Bolger, hotel proprietor.
charged with being am accompllce OF
John r Klein In demanding and ac-
cepting a brlbe for which Klein has
already been convicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Judd & Co. Hat
Factory Burnrd
TOTALLY DESTROYED IN LESS
THAN AN HOUR.
$4,000 LOSS lat BETHEL
Two Hundred Hands Thrown Out of
EmpIoyment-Fire Started in Alcohol
condensine Room.

Bethel Conn, March 22.-One of the
largest fires in the history of the bor-
ough took place here tonight, when
the hat factory Of Judd & Co. was
burned to the ground. The fire start
ed in the alcohol condensing room and
was discovered by passersby, who
turned in an alarm. Although the fire
department responded at once, the
building, three story frame structure,
was totally destroyed in less than an
hour.
Running Full Time.
The factory was one of the largest
of the factories outside of the Manu-
facturers association, and has been
running full time since the hatters
strike began, giving employment to
200 hands. The loss to the building,
machinery and hats in different stages
of manufacture will approximate $685.
GOO with but partial insurance.
The fire is supposed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
HYsTERlcAL FACTORY GIRLS.
Mad Rush from Burning Building
Where They Were Employed.

New York, March ga dozen hys-
terical young women required medical
attention today after an alarm of fire
in Max Roth's shirt factory on Walker
street had created a panic among the
nearly 500 women employees in the
building and caused mad rush for the
streets. The building was quickly
emptied and no one was seriously in
tured in the rush, but several of the
young women were found when they
reached the street to be suffering from
hysteria The fire did practically no
damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
IN THE SENATE.
Committees rganized-LittIe General
Legislation in Extra Session.

Washington, March 22.-The organ
ization Of the senate committees was
the chief business before that body to-
day and owing to the fact that the
detailed work had been done by the
republican and democratic caucuses it
was soon disposed Of
Many bills were introduced and re-
ferred to committees Notwithstanding.
it is understood, that in the present
extra session no general legislation
beyond the passage of the tariff and
census bills will be undertaken. The
senate adjourned until Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
LLOYD BOWERS OF CHICAGO
Appointed by President to Be Solicitor
General of United States.

Washington March 22.-President
Taft late today announced the ap-
pointment of Lloyd Bowers of Chicago
to be solicitor general of the United
States to I'LL the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Henry Hoyt. who
has held this post in the department
of justice for a number of years. Mr..
Bowers is general counsel of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad and has
long held a leading position among the
members of the Chicago bar.
While no announcement has been
made on the subject, it is generally
understood among Mr.. Hoyt's friends
that he is to receive a federal Judge
ship as a reward for his work in pre-
pairing and prosecuting a number of
important cases during his term Of Of
fee
As solicitor general Mr.. Bowers will
work Immediately under the direction
OF Attorney General Wickersham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
NICARAGUA MAKES REPLY
TO SECRETARY kNox's DEMAND
For the Arbitration of the Emery
Claim-RepIy Not Satisfactory.

Washington, March 22.-President Ze-
laya of Nicaragua has, through Mr..
Espinoza. the minister of that country
to the United States, sent his reply
to the demand made by Secretary Knox
for the arbitration of the Emery claim
arising out of the annulment by Mic
aragua OF concession granted by that
country for cutting mahogany, because
of an alleged violation of its provi-
sions.
No statement was obtainable at the
state department today as TO the ma
ture of Zelaya's reply, but enough is
known to warrant the statement that
1t does not meet every demand of this
government. 1t is understood, how
ever. that Nicaragua has suggested a
method Of adjustment of the whole
issue which In it's Judgment provides
for settlement on an equitable basis for
all parties interested
The Emery claim has ben dragging
on between the state department and
Nicaragua for years. the department
being unable to obtain the consent of
the Central American country to ar
bitrate 1t along lines satisfactory to
this government-that is. by a com
mission sitting outside Of Nicaragua
which. while passing on the question
OF the right Of Nicaragua to annul the
claim, should also fix the amount of
damages to which the Emery company
might be entitled, if any, as a result
of the action of the Nicaraguan courts.
Nicaragua has expressed her willing
ness to have such a commission pass
on the decision Of her courts In an
nulling the concessions, but has insist
ed that the question of damages should
be fixed by a local aridthation commit
tee made up Of representative of the
company. representative OF the gov
ernment. and a third to be chosen by
these two, as had been contemplated
in the concession in the event that is
sues arise between the company and
the government. Today's note from Mr..
Espinoza reaffirms Nicaragua's willing
ness to arbitrate the questions at issue,
but, as in former communicate tons, Diff
fers with this government as to the
form in which this is to be brought
about.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
ABOUT st4,ooo,ooo WANTED
To Dsfray Expenses of Taking the
Deeennial Census.

Washington. March 22.-If congress
desires the decennial census taken
next yea Director North of the CEN
sus bureau wants about $4,000. 900 to
defray expenses. He made request
to the house today for an appropria-
tion for that amount. On account of
the failure of congress to pass a cen
sus bill at the last session, none OF
the appropriation bills carried the
money to do the work. Furthermore.
there is no item in the census bill
which passed the house the other day
appropriating a cent.
The house leaders have been confer
ring about the best method of proceed
ure. To avoid the necessity of ap-
pointing the committee on appropria-
tions in the house or bringing in a
special rule, it is probable that the
senate will be asked to amend the CEN
sus bill so as to include the appropria-
tiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Examination Of Candidates for the
Consular Service.

Washington, March 22.-An examl-
nation will be held here May 26, q and
2S of such candidates for the consular
service as have been designated hy the
president. This examination will in
clude those designated under the last
administration for examination o.
March s, and 10, that having been
postponed as a courtesy TO the incoW-
ing administration. The state depart
ment announced today that there is to
be no deviation from the existing rules
in making such designations in the
consular service.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Wright Brothers Not to Enter Flying
Machine Contest at Rheims

New York. March 22.-BecausO tho
specifications Of the race demand a
machine different from the one they
are now using. Wilbur and orviile
Wright have decided not to enter the
flying machine contest at Rheims.
France. Aug. %. This announcement
was made tonight by Cortlandt Field
Bishop. president OF the Aero club OF
America, who said he had received let
ters to this effect from the Wright
brothers, who now are IN France.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
GroCers Prepare
For Coal Strike
MUST HAVE AMPLE SECURITY
FOR GOODS DELIVERED.
MEN MAY VOTE FOR A TIE-Up
Unless Concessions Are Granted-No
Compromise Over Question of Recoa-
milton of the Union

Scranton, Pa. March 22.-"There
will be no compromise over the ques-
tion of recognition of the union" said
Thomas l.. Lewis, international pres
ident of the United Mine Workers of
America, who arrived here today to
attend the convention of the mine
workers of the three anthracite dis
tricts Of the union tomorrow.
Il have taken my stand on that
proposition" he added, "and 1 will not
move from the position l have taken.
have never signed an agreement that
has not carried with it recognition of
the organization, and won't begin
now"
No More 5uckwheat Coal to Be
Shipped.
Mahanoy City, Pa, March 22-Pend-
ing the outcome Of the Scranton con-
vention of miners, orders were receiv-
ed today that all repair work and 9TH
er improvements about the collieries
in this territory be suspended. All the
buckwheat coal prepared from now
until April 1, will be stored at the
breakers for fuel for the boilers. None
will be shipped to market
Some outspoken in Favor of General
Strike.
Shamokin. Pa. March 22.-The main
body of Ninth district. United Mine
Workers. from Northumberland, Co
lumbia. Dauphin and Schuylkill coun-
ties, left here tonight for Scranton to
attend the tri-district convention.
They were headed by District Secre-
tary George Hartlein. Some were out
spoken in favor of a general strike un-
less the operators grant come conces-
siOns by April l. Hartlein, who will
be one Of the leading speakers at the
convention, said before leaving that he
was more convinced than ever that
the convention will vote for a tie up
unless concessions are granted"
Groeers Preparing Against Loss.
Shenandoah, Pa, March 22.-Realiz-
ing that there is grave danger of a
strike by the hard coal miners on April
l, grocers here have let it be known
that they will not extend credit longer
than three weeks unless prompt set
Elements are made, or security is given
to guarantee them against loss. Until
today there was strong sentiment for
peace among the men here but the
temper displayed by the delegates as
they assembled at the station to take
the train for Scranton, showed that
they were determined to vote a gen.
eral tie up unless the operators con-
sent to short term agreement and
the recognition of the union.
Protection for Property.
Individual companies are making
strike preparations by surrounding
their collieries with high board fences
along the top of which barbed wire is
being strung.
Big Rush for Domestic Coal.
There is an unprecedented rush for
coal for domestic purposes by house
holders and scores of teams are being
pressed into service to supply the de-
mand
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Fell from Train - Body of Unknown
Man Lying Beside Tracks.

Clinton, Conn, March 22.-The body
of an unknown man about 40 was
found lying beside the railroad tracks
here today and by permission of the
medical examiner removed to a local
undertakers. There were no marks
of Identification. on the body and the
only outward injury was a crushed
foot From the position of the body
the man had evidently fallen from a
passing train and received internal in
iuries which caused his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
4s5 BILLS INTRODUCED
IN SENATE MONDAY.
One by Mr.. 6randesee to Establish
Uniform System Of Bankruptcy.

Washington, March 22.-This was
the first day in the senate for the
Introduction OF bills to be considered
by the present congress. There were
introduced 4e5 bills and four joint res
olutions. The majority OF these meas
ures were on subjects on which action
was sought at the last session and
many OF them were merely old prints
re-introduced. Mr.. Hepburn Intro
duced a large number OF land bills
drawn along lines OF measures hereto
fore considered and also re-introduced
the bill providing for a new executive
department TO be known as the de
partment OF mines"
Annuities for ex-presldents and the
widows of ex-presidents are provided
in a bill introduced by Mr.. McCum-
Der. Under its terms any ex-presi-
dent would receive $1,000 year -
retired commander In chief of the
army and navy, and upon his death
his widow would receive $1,000 a year.
The bill would apply 70 any widow OF
any eX-president Of the United States
now living.
Mr.. Brandegee introduced a bill to
establish uniform system OF bank
ruptcy
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
eULkELEY AND sRANpEeEe
Well Cared For in Reorganization of
Senate Committees.

Washington. March 22.-In the re-
organization of the senate committees
announced this noon Senator Bulkeley
secured he following committees:
Railroads (chairman). Cuban relations.
District of Columbia, fisheries, mill
tary affairs, privileges and elections,
and public buildings and grounaS.
senator Rra "a gee WAS apI..i inted IN
the following committees: Forest res
ervations (chairman), education, inter
oceanic canal judiciary, patents and
Philippines.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
President Taft Besiessd by Callers.

washington, March 22,-PTesident
Taft continues to be besieged by call
ers. So great was the crush of those
who wanted TO shake hands with him
late today that the president went
over in the executive Offices to the
East room of the White house to hold
a reception. Among the callers were
d large number of young women from
Maine-st students from various schools
In that state
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Cut Eighty-seven Minutes of Her
Best Previous Eastward Record,

New York. March 22.-The steamer
Marretania. which arrived at Queens
town at 11.23 a. m. today, covered the
distance in four days, eighteen hours
and thirty-hve minutes, which is one
our and twAnty-seven minutes better
time than her best previous eastward
record. Her average speed was 1851
knots per hour. Best previous east
ward average was 25.2S. The highest
day's run was 6O9 knots.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
QUARTER OLA BILLION DOLLARS
For Establishment of National Tuber-
cuIosis Institute-BiI introduced.

Washington. March 22.-An appro-
priation of a quarter of billion dol
lars is provided for the establishment
of a national tuberculosis institute in
Colorado in q bill introduced today
by Representative Sabbath of Illinois.
The measure directs the secretary Of
the treasury to acquire site COM
prising not less than twenty thousand
acres and erect suitable buildings and
supply complete equipment for the use
and treatment Of any persons in the
United States afflicted with tubercu-
lOsis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
JOHN H. sTARIN DEAD.
Noted Steamship Man Passes Away in
New York at Age of 80.

New York, March 22.-John H.
Starin. the noted steamship owner,
died today at his home, aged SO years
Mr.. Starin had for years been prom
inent in the steamboat transportation
industry He was the head of the
Starin line, with vessels plying be-
tween New York and various New
England ports. and owned a shipyard,
iron works and drydOek on Staten
Island.
Born in 1925 at Sammonsville, n. Y
cines and toilet articles in New York
city, but soon entered the transporta-
ton business, establishing a freight
agency and securing vessel by vessel
a large fleet of river tugs and vessels
for freight and passengers. He was
active for a time in politics. served in
congress from 1877 to 1881. and was
vice president Of the old New York city
raDid transit commission
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
TARIFF BILL IN HOUSE.
Mr.. Payne Explains tire 5iII-cross
Fire of Questions.

Washington, March 22-The tariff
bill held full sway in the house today.
The measure was promptly put before
the body Immediately after 1t con-
vened and in anticipation Of the open
ing Of the debate there was practically
q full attendance Of members and
crowded galleries. Mr. Payne, New
York, chairman of the committee on
ways and means, made an exhaustive
speech in explanation of the bill, the
time he was actually on his feet being
four hours and ten minutes. Then
somewhat fatigued he postponed the
rest of his speech until tomorrow. lie
was subjected to cross fire OF ques-
tions. all of which he endeavored to
answer. In speaking of the maximum
and minimum features of the bill Mr..
Payne predicted that France, Germany
and other European countries would
hasten to so equalize their duties on
American products as to derive the
benefit of the minimum rates offered
The house adjourned until IL a. m.
tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
To Be Sold to Highest Bidder.

Washington. March 22.-After a con-
ference with the president today Sec
retary Dickinson announced that Il hsd
been decided 10 advertise and sell to
the highest bidder the material ac-
quired from the French company with
the Panama canal property and no
longer useful In that work Instead of
disposing Of Il at private sale as had
been suggested
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-23
Steamship Arrivals.

At Alexandria: March 81, Carmania,
from New York.
At Genoa: March 20, Princess Irene,
from New York via Naples.
At Bremen: March %, Gneisenau,
from New York.
At Naples: March 1S, Laura, from
New York.
At Glasgow: March %, California,
from New York.
At Liverpool: March p, Celtic, from
New York cia Queenstown.