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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
NEEDS OF THE CONNECTICUT
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Hearing on Appropriation by the State
of $4,000 for Road Between the
College and EaeleVilIs Railroad Sta
ton.
(sneolal 10 The Rulletin.l


Hartford, Feb. 23.-"The gentlemen
Of the committee may think that the
gre with Of the Connecticut Agricultural
college has Just about reached its
maximum" remarked DR.. Higgins of
Coventry to the Joint committee on
roads, bridges and rivers this after
noon, during the hearing on the ap-
preparation by the state of $4,000 for
a road between the college and the
railroad station at Bagleville, but this
is far from the fact. It is only within
recent years that it has begun t. grow
and now it is growing rapidly, surely
and to the great benefit OF the young
1 eOple Of the state.
at is growing so rapidly as to be
very much hampered by it's lack Of
proper facilities for approach by per
sons and freight. This three miles of
road between the college and the rail-
road is used little or none by the peu-
pie of Mansfield, but is vital TO the life
of the college and has two heavy
grades along its length which render
it of little value now. There are prece-
dents for asking the state to assume
entirely the burden Cf new road and
un6er the law the appropriation cali
not come out Of the general fund ap-
propriated Tor the new system Of good
roads"
President Beach of the college was
present and spoke eloquently of the
needs of the institution, which has
asked for a new dining hall, four cot
tases for members Of the faculty now
quartered in buildings formerly used
for dormitories and which it is desired
to use so again, and for money to buy
the Valentine farm, which it needs
and which can be bought very reason
ably at this time. Professor Wheeler
and Trustee Charles A. Capen of Will
linantic also urged the committee to
report the matter favorably. as did
Representative e. E Fuller Of Tolland.
DR.. Higgins gave assurance that II
this was done the appropriations con-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

Mr.. wilks and others who had arrived
earlier
Extremely Simple Ceremony.
The ceremony was simple In the ex-
treme. There were no bridesmaids.
Miss Green was given away by How
land Pell, a cousin. The bride was at
tired in a travelling gown Of dark
brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wil<s on Bridal Tour.
Following the marriage there was
a simple breakfast at the hotel and
an informal reception for the party OF
forty persons. Later Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilks left on their bridal tour. Their
destination was supposed to be Gait,
ont.
Mrs. Green Happy.
Mrs Green appeared 10 be in the
best of spirits at the ceremony. When
asked If she approved OF the marriage
she said:
4 am happy because my daughter
Is happy"
She would not state definitely wheth-
er she had given the bride any we'd
ding present. Il gave her my love-
she said, 'and when / die she will
have great deal more from me-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Mardi Gras
Explosion
ACCIDENTAL IGNITION OF A TOY
BALLOON.
AMERICAN WOMEN INJURED
In a Paris Restaurant-Mrs. Clark of
Syracuse Lost Part Of Her Hair
Others Slightly Burned.

Paris, Feb. 23.-Mardi Gras was cell
ebi ated in this city today with unusual
animation. The boulevards were in
possession of gay and moving throngs.
Many fancy costumes were seen on the
streets and there was much throwing
of confetti.
A party Of Americans were celebrat-
ing the holiday ina Montmartre res
taurant when the accidental ignition
of toy balloon suspended from a
table resulted in an explosion that led
to narrow escapes from serious injury
by fire. The hat of Mrs. Florence
Clark Of Syracuse. N. Y, blazed UP
and her hair was partly burned before
her hat could be torn off by her COM
Parions. Dewitt Gallagher Of Charles
ton, Va, was burned on the hands and
Mrs. Laura Martin of Chicago had htr
eyebrows badly singed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
THE TAFT CABINET.
ExGov. Herriok Of Ohio Will Not Be
Secretary Of Treasury.

New York. Feb. 23.-ExGov Myron
T. Herrick Of Ohio will not be secre-
tary Of the treasury IN the Taft cab
met. This fact Is set forth In the fol-
lowing statement written by Mr.. Taft
after a lengthy conference with Mr..
Herrick today:
At the Invitation OF the president
elect. Governor Herrick called on Mr..
Taft today. Mr.. TAFT authorized tho
statement that the mention OF Mr..
Herrick for the portfolio OF the treas
ury. as II he had been candidate, did
him great injustice. because Mr.. Her
rick wrote Mr.. Taft as early as De-
cember last TO say that his business
engagements were such as 70 prevent
his acceptance Of a place In the cab
met
Mr.. HerricS. when questioned. said
he had nothing TO add to this state
ment, which was made for the purpose
OF making the record complete.
The elimination OF Mr.. Herricls. at
his own request. would Seem 20 put
Franklin MacVeagh OF Chicago In the
lead for the place, but the only light
Mr.. Taft would throw on the situation
tonight was that Il would be several
days yet before the matter would be
settled.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
White Star Steamer cretic Struck on
Georges Island, Boston Harbor.

Boston, Feb. 23.-While entering the
lower harbor late tonight the White
Star line steamer Cretic, from Medit-
erranean points, struck on Georges Is
land, but was fioated half an hour later
by her own steam. The Cretfc had
some difficulty II finding a safe an
chorage after she f1oated, and it was
thought hre steering equipment was
disabled. The steamer burned red
lights when she stranded, and the
Stony Beach life savers put off to her
assistance
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
UNDER A PLAY CENSOR.
The Theaters Of New York May Hs
PIaced-Public Hearing.

New York, Feb. 23.-A resolution
calling for the holding of a public
hearing to determine whether or not
the theaters of New York need to be
placed under the restraining hand of a.
play censor. was introduced at todays
meeting of the board of aldermen. 1t
was referred to the committee on laws
and legislation without debate.
The resolution invies the attendance
at the hearing of elergymen, members
Of the press, "and such other persons
as may be interested in the subject"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
PITTseURe GRAFT CASES.
Control Of Legislation Not an Art. II
is Science.

Pittsburg. Feb. 23.-That there was
a regular organization among council
men. with Captain John +. Klein as
THE Angel Of Charity, and that mon
ey contributed 10y six banks was di-
vided among eighty-eight members Of
councils, was told by Klein TO Robert
Wilson. who worked up the graft case.
according to the testimony OF Wilson
given today. When witness told Klein
he semed to have reduced the matter
Of controlling legislation to an art, he
replied, so witness stated: 1T is not
an art, It Is science" Much detailed
testimony in regard to the use Of mon
ey in furthering the passage OF city
ordinances was given by Wilson. and
to a large extent corroborated by MS
assistants, Herbert Jones and T. c.
Hufflein. who testified today Tomor-
row the Jury will be taken to two ho-
tells to see holes IN the doors through
which Wilson says he heard negotia-
tions and saw payment of money.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
POWDER DUST IGNITION
In Washup Room of Powder Mills
Eight Men Burned.

Acton. Mass. Feb. 23.-Eight men
were burned, several probably serious
ly, through the accidental ignition of
powder in the "washup" room Of the
American Powder Mills company in
South Acton tonight. The exact cause
is not known. The shed-Hl0e structure
in which the accident happened was
entirely destroyed, but the remoteness
of the other buildings prevented a gen.
eral explosion. The men injured are
James and John Rogers, Ralph Ma
comber and five Danes. The Rogers
and Macomber were most seriously
burned
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
JUDGES or MMoR COURTS.
Hearing Before Legislative COMMITTEES
on Judiciary-No Opposition.

Hartford, Feb. 23-At a hearing be-
fore the legislative committee on judi
ciary today there was no opposition TO
the appointment Of the following
Judges Of minor courts:
Henry II. Rurnham, Judge, and Al
bert T. Brewster, deputy judge Of the
town court Of GriswoId; Walter Hol-
comb, Judge Of the borough court of
Torrington; Frederick p. Latimer,
Judge, and Augustin 8. Chester deputy
Judge of the town court OF Groton;
Richard r. Hepburn, judge and Roger
court Of Milford; Herbert S. Bullard
recorder Of the city court of Hartford;
Ddnund Wall deputy judge Of the
enwA ceRrs Of Torrfngron.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
sUFFRAeETTEs AT
BOSTON STATE HOUSE
Police Obliged to Use Force in Dis
persing Women.

Boston, Feb. 23.-Boston was given
vivid reminder OF the "sufrragette"
storms about the houses of parliament
lin London, when two. prominent mem
bers Of the militant section of English
woman suffrage advocates mounted the
steps of the state house today and
talked for two hours 10 an interested
throng. The two enthusiastic young
English women, Miss Rachel Costello
Of oxford and Miss Eleanor Rendell,
finally were requested to cease their
speeches and the police dispersed the
crowd The officers Of the law met
with considerable opposition from wo-
men in the throng, who declared that
their rights were being interfered with
and they were obliged to use some
force. BY the timO the legislators ar
rived for the afternoon session. how
ever, the demonstrations had disap-
peared.
The occasion was the annual hear
ing before a legislative committee on
petition for the passage of an act
emitting women to vote. When the
committee room became overcrowded,
the "suffragettes" seized the oppOrtun-
Tty to organize the overflow meeting
or the steps Of the state house. The
committee hearing. although it last
ed three hours, varied but little from
those Of the past ten years.
Miss Theresa Crowley Of Brookline
led the argument in favor Of woman
suffrage, while the little band of the
opposition was headed by former Rep
resentative Charles r. Saunders Of
Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
New York City's Population Estimat-
ed at 4,422,685.

New York, Feb. 23.-The estimated
population Of the city of New york is
4,422,6S5, according to Health COM
missioner Darlington, in his annual re-
port, issued today. The increase dur
ing 1908 aggregated 1S7.25O persons.
The total deaths during the wear 1908
numbered 1902. There were Aim
more births reported in 1908 than the
year before, but there was a dron of
1886 in the number of marriages..
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
EVERY LIVING GRADUATE
OF YALE INVITED
To a Smoker and Supper at Washing
tonton on Evening of March 3.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-Every living
graduate of, Yale. nearly $4,000 In
number, has received an invitation TO
a smoker and supper here on the eve
ming Of March at which President
elect Taft, a graduate Of the class Of
rs, is expected to be present to re-
ceive the cordial college greetings Of
his fellow alumni. The entire upper
floor of the New Willard hotel has
been secured. Already a large number
of Yale men have signifed their in
tention of attending. It is believed
that there will be at least !, 800 present
at the smoker While Mr.. Taft Is not
down for a speech, he probably will be
called upon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
House Occupied With Appropriation
Bills

washington, Feb. 23.-Appropriation
bills mainly occupied the house today.
The sundry civil bill was considered,
but progress with it was slow. The
fortifications. legislative, executive and
judicial, diplomatic and consular and
postoffice appropriation bills were sent
to conference.
At 5.52 D. m. the house recessed un-
Gil IL o'clock tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
ON A CAPITAL OF 60 CENTS.
Negro Boy Travelled from Oakland,
CAL, to Providence.

Providence r. l.. Feb. 2s.-From
Oakland, Cal, TO this city IN thirteen
days on n capital Of sixty cents. was
the accomplishment Of Ralph OLeary.
a II year old colored lad, according
TO the story he told the police after
he had been removed from the tender
timOre from Boston today. The police
were 50 much impressed with the truth
Of the lads story that they arranged
to send him by boat TO Baltimore to-
night.
The youth said that his brother In
Baltimore is dying. and that in order
20 see him he left Oakland. where he
was employed as dining car cook. on
February 10. He stole rides across the
continent. but at Albany took the
wrong train, going TO Boston.
He had two cents left in his pocket
when he arrived here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

st. Petersburg Feb 23.-Emperor
Nicholas came into ST. Petersburg this
afternoon from Tsarskoe- -Selo and
called upon King Ferdinand Of Bull
garia at the Winter palace. 1t is de-
clared that the meeting between the
two monarchs was more than friendly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
LEAKY GAS TUBE.
Four Small New Haven Children
Found Nearly Asphyxisted.

New Haven. Conn. Feb. 23.---Four
children, ranging from l to years OF
age. were nearly asphyxiated by gas in
a room at IS Oak street, tonight; an
other child, 1 1-2 weeks old, was not
affected. The children had been left
alone in the room by their mothers
Mrs. Anna Wax and Mrs. Block. and
when found were unconscious and the
room filled with Illuminating gas es-
Gaping from leaky tube. Physicians
were called and the children revived
with much difflculty. None of the chill
dren, it is thought, win suffer any bal
effects from their eXperience
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Look His Sister as Pa.ssnnsr.

Pau, France, Feb. 23-Wnbur
Wright made another aeroplane flight
today far across the country. He took
his sister as a passenger. For the -Arst
time, NJ. Tissandier and Count LAM
bert handled the machine and landed
unaided by Mr.. Wright.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR.
Court of Inquiry to Determine Quail
fications for Reenlistment of Negro
Soldiers.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The president
i3 authorized to appoint a court of in
quiry to determine the qualifications
for reeniistment of discharged negro
soldiers of the Twenty fifth infantry
regiment who were accused of shoot
ing up Brownsville, Texas. in 1906. by
the passing of the Aldrich bill today.
The vote was Sc to rs. Senator Teller
voted with the republicans for the
passage Of the bill. The bill is a COM
promise measure approved by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Senator Foraker and
all of the republican members OF the
committee on military affairs. The
committee will act as board to con-
slider applications for reenlistment and
recommend the restoration 10 duty OF
such soldiers who are not found guilty
Of complicitN In the affrav
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

Buenos Ayres, Feb. 23.-According to
a despatch just received here by the
minister of marine forty persons lost
their lives in the wreck of the Ar
gentine steamer Presidente Roca, on
the east coast between Puerto de San
Antonio and Puerto Madrin. The first
reports had it that the crew and 200
passengers lost their lives.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Eortifleations Bill Passed.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate
passed the fortifications bill, with ap-
aggregating $500 900, and
the diplomatic and consular appropriz
alton bill carrying $9,64s.3s6.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
REAR-END COLLISION
ON CANADIAN PACIFIC.
Two stoekmen Lost Their Lives
Thirty Horses Also Killed.

Winnipeg, Man, Feb. 2S.-P. Gold
stein and J. O'Brien OF Toronto were
killed and William Robinson, also OF
Toronto was probably fatally injured
in a rear-end collision on the caBafish
Pacific railroad at Ingolf. about fifty
miles west OF Kenora, this morning.
The men were on their way 10 Brandon
in charge OF stock. Thirty horses were
also killed.
The stock train had come to a
standstill TO cool a hotbox when a
freight crashed into It from the rear
Five cars were reduced 70 kindIinr
wood. The victims were occupying the
caboose OF tho stock train at the time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

The house was called to order by
Speaker Banks at 1890. The house
chaplain offered prayer.
Petitions.
BY Mr.. Brinsmade of Washington
OF the Connecticut Daughters OF the
American Revolution in aid of the ap-
pointment of q commission on immi-
grafton. Education. A similar petit
ton was presented by Mr.. Drown Of
East Haddam on behalf of Nathan
Hale chapter of that town. The same
reference was made.
Mr.. Malone of Bristol and Mr.. Dunn
Of Windham presented resolutions
from Connecticut Daughters of Ameri-
can Revolution in aid of a bill provi-
ing for commission on immigration.
Referred to committee on education.
By Mr.. Bishop of New Haven
-Four petitions in aid of house bill pro-
viding for the appointment of state
veterinatry. Public health and safety.
New Business.
On motion OF Mr.. Cronin Of New
London the rules concerning the in
PRODUCTION of new business were sus-
nended and Mr.. Cronin was allowed
- present two resolutions, one -aP-
pointing Lewis Crandall assistant
judge OF the city and police court Of
New London for unexpired term and
the other for a full term. The res
olutions were tabled for the calendar
Four Days a Week.
Mr.. Burnes of Greenwich intro
duced the resolution concerning four
days-a-week sessions, spoken of by
him last Thursday. 1t provides that
sessions shall be held on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Of
each week, to begin on Tuesday at II
o'clock noon and at Ills on other
days. He asked that the resolution
be passed under suspension of the
rules
Mr.. Burnes spoke at some length in
favor of it. but explained that in his
opinion much more would be accom-
plished if the committees would meet
on Fridays. He deplored the lack Of
Friday interest on the part of mem
bers and said that Friday sessions
must be held unless the members
wished to stay here until August
Mr.. Jodoin Of Sprague was opposed
to the resolution. He said il is asking
too much Of men who have other
business to get them to the capitol
four days week. He thought if they
gave three days to the state the state
ought to be satisfied.
Mr.. Hall of Wilmington also opposed
tie HSdSuIc. ne SdlQ he cOuiQ peter
give days a week for months than
days a week for or 4 months. His
legislative memory goes back sixteen
years and during that time Friday
sessions have been a failure. He said
there wouldn't be a quorum one Fri
day in five.
Mr.. Pease of Enfield did not favor
it, neither did Mr.. Tibbits of Norwich
and Mr.. Loos of New Haven.
Judge Bush of Orange thought the
committees should hold Friday meet
ings, even though the house was not
in session. (Applause)
Mr.. Savage of Mansfield thought II
the members would attend to the sf-
fairs of state as closely as their own.
beginning sessions at or 8 o'clock
in the morning. all that is necessary
would be accomplished.
Mr.. Dunn of Windham was in favor
of the resolution, provided the mem
bers would vote for ii and stand by
their vote afterward
Mr.. Malone of Bristol suggested that
the vote be by rising. The resolution
failed of passage. The vote was:
Yea 81, nay 113.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Cabled Paragraphs

Belgrade, Feb. 23.-The Servian gov
ernment has given orders that until
further notice no passports are to be
issued to men under 45 years Of age.
The object of this measure is to keep
all men of military age at home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

Managua. Nicaragua, Feb. 23.-The
people of Nicaragua are more or less
excited over what is declared here to
be the persistent efforts of Guatemala
and Salvador to disturb the peace of
Central America by a course Of revolu-
tionary agitation. The Nicaraguan
government has reason to believe that
this agitation is aimed indirectly
against it, and it is preparing to main
tain the peace should occasion arise.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
NINTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
IN TOWN OF SToNINGToN
Bill Authorizing $45,Ooo Bond Issue
Before Joint Committee on Finance.
(special to The Bulletin.l }

Hartford, Feb. 23.-Representative
Broughton's bill authorizing a 5000
bond issue for the Ninth school dis
trict in the town Of Stonington came
before the joint committee on finance
this afternoon, but it was not possi-
BILE for the committee to hear the mat
ter because the district has not voted
to ask for bond issue. 1t voted some
time since to allow its officials to
raise money on notes or in some other
manner to meet the payments on the
$4,000 school building which has re-
Gently been built. but no vote to ask
the legislature for the bond issue was
ever taken.
The matter has been postponed two
weeks for this formality to be com
pulled with.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

Bogota, Colombia, Feb. 23.-The Co
lcmbian congress met in special ses-
sion today, having been called by Pres
ident Rafael Reyes for the purpose of
taking action on the tripartite treaties
between the United States, Colombia
and Panama whereby all matters in
controversy between these countries
growing out of the separation of Pan
anna and Colombia and the creation of
a canal zone are settled. Other busi-
ness of importance will also be con-
sidered
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
RooseveIt's Anti Race Suicide Ideas
Endorsed by Catholic Clergy,

washington, FEB. 23.-President
Roosevelts anti-race suicide ideas
were endorsed by resolutions passed ia
conference today by the Catholic
clergy of the District of Columbia. The
endorsement was the result of recent
editorial attacks upon the presidents
opinions on this subject.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
DELEGATION OF DEMOCRATS
WAIT UPON GOV. LlLLEY
Ask that the Custom of Giving Demo-
erats Minority Representations on
Republican Commissions Be Revived.

Hartford. Conn. Feb. 23.--A delega-
tion of the democrats I'm the general
assembly, consisting of Senators Shan
leo. Hurley, Courtney and Turner, and
Representatives Tingiers, Dunn, Foster
and Higgins, waited on Governor Lii
ley today and asked that the custom of
giving the democrats minority repre-
sentation on commissions appointed by
@ republican administration, generally
observed up to the term Of Governor
Roberts, but which lapsed at that time,
be revived. They asked that in the
case of railroad commissioners the
governor recall one Of the names sent
IN today to the general assembly and
name a democrat for one place on that
commissions. The men named by the
governor today were o. r. Fyler Of
TorrIngton and Andrew Il. Gates of
Hartford
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
HLuoky" Baldwin Suffers Relapse.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 23O-E. ].
Qucky) Baldwin, who has been Sc
riously i'll for several weeks. suffered
a relapse today. and his physician DR..
J. W. Trueworthy, was hurriedly sum-
monsd-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

Cherbourg, Feb ga large and
brilliant comet was visible here an
hour tonight. Large crowds on the
sea front watched II slowly sink into
the horizon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24

The international Naval Conference
in London has reached a definite agree
ment In so far as code of naval war
fare is concerned.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Earthquake Shock in ALGERIA.

Constantine, Algeria. Feb. pa
sharp earthquake shock occurred here
today. l. was accompanied by subter
ranean rumbiings and lasted several
seconds.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-24
Mrs. eallinston Booth on Operating
Table

New York, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Balllneton
Booth Of the Volunteers OF America
VIII be operated upon here Tomorrow
OF Johns Hopkins university. Mrs.
Booth has been III for about q fort-
night