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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
NATIONAL SENATE.
Omnibus Claims Bill Passed-The
BroWnsvilie Affair.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The omnibus
claims bill carrying an appropriation
eG about $4,000, 900 ,whittl has been fav-
orably acted upon by the house OF rep
eaRenkatives, was passed by the senate
today, with an amendment repeating
the law allowing the references of
southern war claims to the court OF
claims by the senate or house of rep
resentatives.
A substitute bill for all pending
measures relating to the re-enlistment
of the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth in
fantry, who were discharged without
houor after the Brownsville affair, was
introduced by Senator Aldrich and ac-
cepted by Senator Foraker and other
republican senators who had proposed
legislation for the same purpose. It
provides for a court Of inquiry to pass
1pon the qualifications of the discharg-
ed men for re-enlistment. The senate
adjourned until Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
BATTLE WITH MooNsHNERs.
Shot Fired at Deputy Sheriff Killed =
Prisoner.

Charlotte. n. c., Jan. 29.-In a battle
between federal officers and alleged
moonshiners near Mortimer, CALDWELL
county, today, w. W. Honeycutt. whom
by bullet through the heart, hred by
Dolph Pritchard. The bullet was fred
from ambush. and Pritchard, II is al
legged, aimed to kill Deputy Sheriff
Garland, to whom Honeycutt was
handcuffed. The second bullet from
Pritchard's gun struck Deputy Sheriff
Smiths pistol from his hand. while the
third took effect in Officer Garland's
face. The sheriff Of Caldwell county
left Lenore tonight with a posse OF
six deputies TO bring in the moon
sinners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Cuba Buys Spanish War Material Left
on the Island,

Madrid, Jan. ga convention has
been signed settling the question OF
ownership of the war materials left
in Cuba by Spatin at the time of the
evacuation of the Island by the Span
ish. Under the agreement, Spain will
turn over the material to Cuba. in
consideration of the payment of $780,
600, payable in installments as fol-
lows: $4,000 July l of the present
years, 100000 July l, 1910, and the
remainder July 1, 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
GREAT DAMAGE IN KANSAS.
Wires All Down-only seant News 10
Available.

Topeka. Kan, Jan. ga fierce
snow and wind storm prevailed
throughout Kansas tonight. II began
yesterday. and has done considerable
damage in nearly every county. Most
telegraph and telephone wires are
down, and only scant news OF the storm
Is available. All trains are delayed.
About half the tin roof Of the west
wing Of the Kansas state house was
torn Off by the wind today.
At Salina the roof OF the Rash build
ing, a three story structure, was blown
off
Reports from Fort Scott say that
ably.
At Omaha the wind blew Gus Mel
son, a railroad employe, in front OF a
switch engine. He lost both legs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Tug Lost a Barge in Long Island
Sound.

Newport, r. l., Jan. 29.-The naval
tug Apache. which arrived here to-
night, towing a coal barge and a new
coal conveyor for the Bradford coal
ing station, reports that she lost a
barge off the northerly end of Long
Island sound yesterday. The Apache
will probably leave here tomorrow to
search for the barge
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
CHANCE FOR FAME AND CASH.
Tempting Offer Made to Ohio Farmer
Aeroplanist.

Canton, o., Jan. 29.-W. II. Martin,
civil engineer and farmer, who recent
" made several short but successful
trips in an aeroplane of his own in
Vention, has a chance for both fame
and cash.
w. r. Timken, a wealthy Canton
manufacturer, has offered Martin
100000 for his machine, provided he
flies from Canton to Cleveland and
back, distance OF one hundred miles,
and then $4,000 IL he can make a
round trip to Massilon, a distance Of
sixteen miles. Both flights are to be
without touching ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
New Haven Man Took Overdose of
[ aud danur1

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 29.-William
]. Downey, 90 years Cld. of 143 Daven-
port avenue, died i'm the New Haven
hospital tonight from an overdose Of
laudanum. Downey's family claim that
he took the drug in mistake for medi-
cine which he has been using to pro-
duce sleep. DOwney was an employe
of the New Haven Clock company and
leaves a widow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Will Be Refused Consideration During
This Session of Congress.

washington. Jan. 29.-All bills
amending the Hepburn railroad rate
law and the interstate commerce act
will be refused consideration before
the house committee on interstate and
foreign commerce during this session
of congress. This course was infor-
mally decided upon today when 1t was
suggested TO the committee that GER
tain minor bills should be considered.
The committee agreed that to take up
the bills would require numerous hear
ings and that no such legislation could
be gained from the house in the closing
days of the session.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
HOPE COTTAGE RANsAcKEp.
Burglars Visit the Bradley Estate at
Pomfret.

Pomfret, Conn. Jan. 29.-It was dis
covered today that the Hope cottage
on the Bradley estate had been broken
into and the trunks and closets in the
cottage ransacked. Silverware which
had been left in the cottage during
the winter, was gathered together. but
so far as could be ascertained moth
ing had been stolen. This is the sec
ond time in the past two weeks that
this cottage has been entered
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
DENIAL BY EVANGELIST
Charged With Refusal to Visit Boston
Unless He Was Guaranteed $4,000.

Boston. Jan. 29.-Before a congre-
getion of more than 1900 persons
which crowded fremont temple to the
doors, Rev. DR.. J. w. Chapman of
Albany, n. Y, who is directing the
evangelistlc campaign In this city, to-
day denied the statement tbet ne bad
refused to come to Boston unless he
was personally guaranteed $4,000 for
his services. DR.. Chapman said:
Il nave not been guaranteed one
penny as a compensation, nor has anv
other evangelist in the city,
The meeting at fremont temple TO-
day was the third noon meeting in
connection with the, evangelical cam
p2f 'gn. Tne immense auditorium was
filled to overf1owing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
BULGARIA COMPLAINS
To the Powers of the incorporating
Attitude of. Turkey.

Sofia. Jan. 29.-The Bulgarian gov
ernment tonight delivered a note to
the representatives Of the powers COM
planning Of the irreconcilajle and un-
compromising attitude OF Turkey and
declaring that the porte must be re-
sponsible for the consequences.
The note does not solicit the inter-
vention of the powers. but draws their
attention to the tension OF the situa-
tiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
PRosED BY SENATE COMMITTEE
Merger of U. S. Steel Co. and Tennes-
see Coal and Iron Co.

Washington, Jan. 29-The merger Of
the Tennessee Coal and Iron company
and the United States steel corpora
ton was probed by the senate commit
tee on judiciary today, two New York
bankers being examined in an eXecu-
tive hearing which made two long ses-
sions The witnesses were Oakleigh
Thorne. president OF the Trust Com
pany of America. and George w. Per-
kins. of J. p. Morgan e. company, who
is also a member Of the finance board
Of the steel corporation.
The testimony of Mr.. Perkins seem
ed to uphold President Roosevelts
contention that the absorption Of the
Tennessee concern was necessary to
relieve the panicky condition Of Sc
curities in November, 1907
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
CONFIRMED BY SENATE.
Nomination of Keefe to Be Commits
sioner General Of immigration.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The nomina-
tion of Daniel J. Keefe to be com
missioner general of immigration was
confirmed today by the senate. Mr.
Keefe's nomination has been held M
since December 8 because of the
charge that the office was given him
because of his assistance in getting
labor votes for the republican ticket
in the late campaign. Opposition an
peared to have vanished today and the
nomination was not debated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
countino OF the Electoral Vote

Washington, Jan. 2s.--Vice President
Fairbanks today appointed Senators
Burrows of Michigan and Bailey of
Texas tellers to represent the senate
in the counting of the electoral vote
which will take place in the chamber
of the house of representatives, Febru-
ary 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Wireless Apparatus for Isles of Shoals
Life SAVING Station,

Portsmouth, N. H, Jan. 29.-Rec-
concentrations that the new Isles of
Shoals life saving station be equipped
with wireless telegraph apparatus has
been made to the officials of the life
saving service at Washington by ST.
las H. Harding. superintendent of the
service for Maine and New Ham-shire-
The station which is now being built
is thirteen miles from the mainland
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Frankins Privilege Granted Mrs. cIeve-
land and Mrs. Harrison.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Frances Fol-
som Cleveland, widow Of the late Pres
ident Cleveland. and Mary Lord Har-
rison. widow of the late President
Harrison, were granted the franking
privilege during their lifetime by the
provisions Of house bill passed by the
senate today.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
100000 Fire az ST. Paul.

st. Paul. Mimi. Jan. 29.-Fire that
started on the second floor of the
White House department store, be-
tween Cedar and Minnesota streets. in
Seventh street, tonight, destroyed
half dozen business buildings and
damaged an aggregate of 5000 900
worth of property The cause of the
fire is not known.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Peking, Jan. 29-The Japanese gov
ernment has proposed to China to per-
NIT her to construct the Hsinmintun-
Fakumen railroad on condition that all
future extensions of this line be built
by the South Manchurian railway
This means in substance that the Chi
nese railroad system will become Jap
anese from Fakumen onward China
has declined to entertain the pro-
posal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
salvation ARMY sult pi.mis..d.

New York. Jan. 29.-The suit Of the
Salvation Army in the United States
against the American Salvation Army
TO enjoin the latter organization from
the use Of its name and from pub
fishing the paper called The American.
Salvation Army War Cry, was dis
missed today by Justice o'0orman IN
the supreme court
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Incendiary Fire at Winsted.

Winsted, Conn, Jan. 29.-Fire. start
ing in the basement of a two-story
wooden building on Clifton street to-
night, occupied by Feldman Brothers
as a rag shop, damaged the building
and stock of rags to the extent of
$500. The Feldman brothers believe
the fire to have been of ihcendiary
origin
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
CUBAN GOVERNMENT
ALREADY IN TROUBLE
Seriously Strained Pelations Between
President and Vice President

Havana. Jan. 29.-The relations be-
tween Pres dent Gomez and Vice Pres
ident Zayas became seriously strained
today over the appointment of a man
to fill the post of chief of the secret
police. The friction is so acute that
it is rumored that Senor Zayas has
threatened to tender his resignation as
vice president should President Co
mez insist on the appointment of his
(Gomez's) nominee for the position
This afternoon Jose Jerez. the chief
of police, rendered his resignation in
response to a demand Of the secretary
of government, Nicolas Alberdo who
explained that President Gomez had
appointed as his successor Ricardo
Arnauto. former editor OF Fl Recon-
centrado. fer political reasons"
-Hond IoJ Aou0pIssId s.u[ooUTI SuImp
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
MERCURY FELL TO ZERO
In a Few Hours-Sixty Mile Gale
Raging.


Omaha, Neb.. Jan. ga blizzard,
accompanied by II sixty mile wind,
ragged throughout Nebraska, western
Iowa and southern South Dakota all
night and today increased in fury.
Hardly a single line Of communication
was open in any direction and In this
city the public service porations
were almost dsmoralized. From q tenn
perature Of 55 at o'clock Thursday
evening the thermometer fell almost to
the zero mark before daylight today.
Snow fell all night and early today and
was whirled by strong wind into
great drifts. In this city many strev, )
were entirely blocked.
chimney on the Swedish Lutheran
church of North Omaha was blown
down on the roof of an adjoining cot
tage 1t crushed the upper bedrooms,
dangerously injuring Miss Mae f. Nc
Namara, who was asleep. Hundreds
of windows, chimney and signs We're
demolished by the wind. Wires were
Frustrated in all directions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Governors TO
Take a Hand
WILL MEET IN NEW YORK TO DIS.
cUss WAYS AND MEANS.
TO SETTLE THE HATTERS' STRIKE
Will Act independently of Strikers and
Be Present-success Expected.

Newark. N. J., Jan. 29.-The officers
of the United Hatters of North Amer
lea, 10000 of whose members are on
strike, and the members of the Ma
tional Fur Felt Hat Manufacturers
association, having failed to make any
overtures to each other for a resump-
tion of the trade, the governors of New
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Taft and Party,
On The IsthmuS
CORDIAL RECEPTION BOTH AT
COLON AND cULEeRA.
WILL VISIT GATUR DAM TODAY
President-Elect Hse Long Talk With
CONSTRUCTION Ensineers-All Mem
bers of the Party in Good Health.

Panama. Jan. 2s.-President-e
Taft made his eighth trip across the
isthmus today and everywhere was
greeted with marked demonstrations
of good will With his party he land
ed this morning at Colon and proceed
ed by special train to Culebra, where
he is quartered tonight at the resi-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Rome, Jan. pa despatch received
here by Abyssinia says that while
King Menelik is i'll his condition is not
so bad as has been reported Italy,
France and Great Britain have reached
an understanding for the protection Of
Europeans in Abyssinia in the event
of an uprising in case Menelik should
die
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
WARNING ISSUED
BY the New York Weather Bureau
Storm Not Far Away.

New York. Jan. 2e.-According to .
warning issued by the local weather
bureau today a snowfall of two hours
this afternoon. which was followed By
a drizzling rain. is the forerunner %
the storm now raging In the west.
Tonight a high wind set In, and thu
indications were that the severe storm
was not far OFF. ~
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Governor Malcolm n. Patterson was
for the second time inaugurated gov
ernor of Tennessee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

President Gomez OF Venezuela mas
abolished the cigarette monopoly.
A Slight Earthquake Was Reported
to have occurred at Tifiis, Transcau-
casia.
Twelve Thousand Cases of smallpox
are reported in Guatemala City and
suburbs.
The Spanish Steamer Trinidad ram
med and sunk a Belgian steamer off
Cape Roca.
z. n. Hartman has been elected a
director of the New York Central rail-
road.
A British Radium Institute is to be
esta a1ished under British charter.
Prof. E. V. o'shea of Wisconsin uni
versity says all children are born pre-
varicators.
Governor Malcolm n. Patterson was
for the second time inaugurated gov
ernor of Tennessee.
The Canadian Boundary waterways
treaty was taken up in execut&e ses-
sion of the senate.
Chicago is the Smokiest City in the
world, according to reports made by
its health department.
Four Children Were Cremated in a
fire which destroyed the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Kendall, near Dunbar,
Pa.
Italy and Austria-Hungary have
a. n r~rs rstfairata in the infpTna-
tional opium congress at Shanghai, on
Feb. 1.
A Bill Which Provides Regulations
for dumping in New York harbor was
by Representative Calder Of
New York.
A Bill Providing for an investigation
of the corporation Of Trinity church
of New York.
Vice President Fairbanks named SEN
ator burrows and Senator Tillman as
members of the board of visitors to the
naval academy.
The Senate Committee on foreign re-
lations voted 70 report favorably an
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Brazil.
Witnesses in the Hartman Merger
suit testified that competition between
the Union and Southern Pacific rail-
roads ended in 1901.
Senator Knox Withdraws his objec-
tons to the nomination of John D.
Pringle. the labor leader, as appraiser
of merchandise at Pittsburg.
Every Effort is Being Made by the
house committee to report the Arizona
and New Mexico separate statehood
bills by the end of next week.
The Senate Confirmed the nomina-
tions of Robert Bacon to be secretary
of state and John Callan OLoughlin to
be assistant secretary of state.
Committee Hearings have been held
on several bills pending before the sem
ate for the relief of DELINQUENT water
right applicants and of settlers on arid
lands.
Judge Stake Handed Down a decis-
ion sustaining the right Of the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit company to
make its own regulations concerning
free transfers.
The Last Rock Barrier between the
east and west ends of one Of the two
tunnels which extend from Courtland
street under the Hudson river to Jer-
sey City. was blasted out
The Allegation that William Cav
took $145.o00 from the estate of Carrie
MCGUIRE in order to aid the Interna
tional Trust company of New York, Is
made by District Attorney Clark.
CITY Magistrate Otto Il. Droeqe of
New YORK was removed from Office by
the appellate division Of the supreme
court He was charged with attempt
ing, through others. to bribe a report
er.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Vacancy On staff Of eov. prapsr EiIIs.

Boston, Jan. 29.-The vacancy in the
position of judge advocate general on
the staff of Governor Draper was
filed today by the appointment Of
Major William c. Rogers. Judge ad-
vocate of the second brigade He sue
cseds Major General Hugh Bancroft,
who resigned earlier in the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

The Canadian Boundary waterways
treaty was taken up in execut&e ses-
sion of the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Deck Courts" for Trial Of Minor
Cases in the Navy.

Washington, Jan. 29.-"Deck courts
for the trial Of minor cases In the ma
Wy or marine corps are provided for
in n bill passed by the senate today.
such courts are TO consist Of one COM
missioned officer only, with appeal to
the commanding officer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Cabled Paragraphs

Paris, Jan. 29.-Daniel Rid~way
Knight, the American painter, has
been promoted to be an officer of the
Legion of Honor. Mr.. Knight was
given the Cross of the Legion of Honor
in 1892.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Constantinople Jan. 29.-The COVER
nor of the vilayet of Adrianople has
telegraphed the minister of the inte-
rior that Bulgaria is disbanding the
reservists recently concentrated on the
Turkish frontier.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

lowed a rain which descended yester-
day and which during the night turned
20 snow and sleet with a forty degree
drop in temperature. Telegraph com
munication with the east was almost
wholly destroyed.
owing to the high wind and increas-
ing cold, which at 2 o'clock was / de-
gree below zero. the public schools
closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Noank.-LoeaI lobstermen are not
satisfied with the report of the Con-
necticut fish and game commission The
part that is especially displeasing to
the fishermen is the recommendation
of the commissioners in regard to
changing the method of measuring lob
stern.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
rsxas Bank Rohbsd Of s1o.ooo.

Fort Worth, Tex. Jan. 29.-Advices
received here from Carlton say the
Carlton state bank was entered during
last night and robbie dof $4,000. The.
robbers escaped
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
pennsylvania WAITING
For the Storm. Which Is Expected by
Tonight.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 29.-The storm
which has been raging throughout the
west Is expected to reach western
Pennsylvania in the next 36 hours. A
drop in temperature OF 40 degrees. ac-
companied by snow and a high wind,
is predicted IN. a bulletin issued to-
nigh by the forecaster Of the United
States weather bureau here. A Light
rain with sleet fell over this district
today
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Italy and Austria-Hungary have
agreed to participate in the interna-
tional opium congress at Shanghai, on
Feb. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Prof. {. v. O'Shea of Wisconsin uni
versity says all children are born pre-
Varicators.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Condensed TelegramS

President Gomez of Venezuela has
abolished the cigarette monopoly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Mystic.-The ice crop Is being har-
vested at the Wilcox pond in GUAM
baug, where they are cutting seven
inch ice
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

A British Radium Institute is to be
esta Dished under British charter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

A Bill Which Provides Regulations
for dumping in New York harbor was
introduced by Representative Calder Of
New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Twelve Thousand Cases of smallpox
are reported in Guatemala City and
suburbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Four Children Were Cremated in a
fire which destroyed the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Kendall, near Dunbar,
Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Chicago is the Smokiest City in the
world, according to reports made by
its health department.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

A Bill Providing for an Investigation
of the corporation Of Trinity church
was Introduced in the general assembly
of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

A Slight Earthquake Was Reported
to have occurred at Tifis, Transcau-
casia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Vice President Fairbanks named Sem
ator burrows and Senator Tillman as
members of the board of visitors to the
naval academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

The Senate Committee on foreign re-
lations voted 70 report favorably an
arbitration treaty between the United
States and Brazil.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

Witnesses in the Hartman Merger
suit testified that competition between
the Union and Southern Pacific rail-
roads ended in 1901.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
Steamship Arrivala.

At Rotterdam: Jan. 29, Statendam,
from New Yorb
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30
BLIZZARD FOLLOWS Rain.

Forty Degree Drop in Temperature in
Minnesota.
ST Paul Mimi. Jan. ga blizzard
ragged in the northwest today It fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

The Spanish Steamer Trinidad ram
med and sunk Belgian steamer off
Cape Roca.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-30

z. n. Hartman has been elected
director of the New York Central rail-
road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-10

effect on shsm. oppsssd to tnem ars the wealthy. compact. 0fganixed. and experienced fayoritts Of the tarf6. with money and fnflusnes, Assisiuous, plaus- ible. unscfupuaous, workine day and night to save or Increase their priv fieges. It is no wonder that these have won, but t I. | sfsat shef1s .x =, atsf There 10 nothing In the experi- eiice of the past to wArrent any hope that # win. In lsss, In 1880, n 1898. that cafne. to 1t worse than when # left the House. and the Conference Committee made 1t worse yet If there F any help for the mass of the people agsinst the trained agents of tho mo- nopolists 1t 10 In the President. So far. he has left the matter. properfY ersough, in the hands of Congress. nor is 1t probable that he will see his way clear to any of4cial declaration aa to the line he will In the future follow. But he can let the senators know VII st he will not do. He can denne the kind of bill he will veto. He cah make clear that he will not, be . party to . con spfracy to raise tarif taxes while pre- tending. to reduce them. He can com pei th6 Senators to understand what honor, decency require of him. The sooner. after the bill reaches the Senate. and the more distinctly, he does this. the better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-10

Tn the excitement and hurry of pass ing events most of us fail to remem- her important events that occurred al- most half a century ago. yet Tuesday of the present week was the ami versarv of the battle of Shiloh, famous cess on the first day against great odds. and mournfully to be remember ed because it brought with 1t the death of Albert Sydney Johnston, one of the best soldiers and leaders of the Confederacv. The battle and the events connected with it are we'll worth re. rnembering by all southerners.