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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-17
F|R[D BECAUSE
|[ TALKED To
GRAND JURORS

l "a, | win tell The grand
a. MI certainly SHOW mp a
~ a scrgeants and a police
..,.s hoasiea Arthur bernard.
..,r,lman. the day before he ap'
beforc the grand jury to tell
.n.era graft in the police de-
szent
"a m revenge a member az the
- department. delved into the
-. 10 find that Bernard per
u hlmself when he swore 20 his
s,stlea 20 become member
- police department Chief
"a DISCHARGED him from the
~ sst nighs.
xs>iker Bernard viii now loosen
"A lell All be knows Of alleged
= d The dlsluietlng question In
~ elreles
~ since Bernard and Patrol.
~ Hum were accused by
a Of Police Clarence g, Carr
rsnrtlng S. = week apiece from
= uoere. a woman % the under.
"a Bernard has been IA hot
ntx
s.snl,e the grave accusations
80 the patrolmen the civil
s.<,fs commission squclehed all
.kr.s o. she part OF their attorney
IA the ia aud 80 clear 90 tho
.ssn 81 the matter. and ordered
L. wlnstated. Bernard and
~ resumed their duties Deccm-
Three DAYS ago Bernard
uses ihat be was going before
rrand jury
sf>sre'n b. a couple Of serEcHnts
7 eapsaln without Jobs when |
shat | kn0w. said he
&rnard testified before the in.
rx.erial body and hls supcriorA
zetlasely got busy.
| NJ iound thar on july 30. 1905.
bard was fined SIS and SEN
80 b serve Is DAYS In jail for
,rsiar Az old man on the heAd
Re rock during the longshorc~
,as STRIKE. thar GA February IS
:sss year he was fined $50 for
wserly conduct. that on May
4 MS year be- was arrested for
rvrtng 4 banner Ia the street
y MS osfense he was discharged
niier court
was on March 20 last that Der
y made application 20 become
nsmhes Of the police depart.
vi Ard Ia making application
beard sworr that he had never
~ convicted % any offense. Thr
}<an knew AT the time that Ber-
N had been in trouble and fined
saiIep court. Hut az that time
~ sss no grand jury
Ksx. kosever. Bernard has In
xrss ne wrath Of his supeFiors
q = artsr to get rid OF him for
hD1zx ~ the grand jury Chief
WI tu " hts record. which
~ kzss hen known before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-17

BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. IL
Mrs. Horace D. Taft. wife OF Presi-
dent Taft's brother. died at the
Johns Hopkins hospital here last
night. She vas 50 years old.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-17

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-17

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Of heavy stock and well braced.
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dies In back a good 81 so chair.
Special for Saturdays Ct IN
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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Six hundred delegates representing
all the local unions in the three an
thracite districts OF the miners organ
lzatlon. will sit In the convention. Some
Of these are instructed to favor a strike
10 concessions are not made some are
pledged against such action and 9TH
ers will vote according to the advice
given by the leaders; but the leaders,
II is said, are not unanimous on any
proposal 50 far discussed among the
men.
Mines This Month Worked to Their
Full Capacity.
The rank and file OF the mine work.
ers believe that the coal road presi-
dents viii close the mines April first
for an indefinite period. They base
this belief on the fact that the mines
are being worked TO their fullest ca
pacity this month. Notwithstanding
that previously, during March, Il has
been the custom to operate them only
about half the time. The operators
have made no announcement what
they intend to do next month. nor have
they made any public declarations as
TO whether the price Of domestic sizes
Of coal viii be reduced fifty cents a
ton April first, as has been done in
other years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Jack Binns and
Carrie Nation
ARRIVED FROM EUROPE SUNDAY
ONfTHE BALTIC. -
SALOON FIGHTER DISAGREEABLE
To Fellow Passengers, Was leetured
by Captain-Binns Gets Place in
Marconi Co.'S New York Office.

New York, March 21.-Jack Binns,
acclaimed as the hero of the wreck OF
the steamship Republic; Carrie Ma
tion, who has been abroad fighting the
saloon. and Sir Andrew Eraser,a "a prom
inent official in India. were among the
passengers aboard the steamer Efl
tic, which arrived here today. Sir
Andrew Fraser was formerly lieuten-
ant governor of Bengal. India. and is a
veteran of the Indian service. Last
year his life was twice attempted by
malcontents among the natives. 1t was
due to an Amrican, E. r. Barker. Sec
retary Of the Y. NJ. C. A. in Bengal,
that his life was saved the second
time. which was last November. Bar
ker was decorated by the British gov
ernment for his braverq. Sir Andrew
came from England at the invitation
of members of the laymen's missionary
movement to attend the Canadian ma
tional missionary congress in Toronto
which will be in session from March
81 to April 4.
Binns' Vacation Ended.
Binns came over after a vacation at
his home in England to resume his
work at the key. He will be given a
position in the Marconi company's Of
flee in this city. a much better berth
so far as enoluments go than that
which he has heretofore occupied
aboard ship.
Carrie Nation Called to Captains
Office
Carrie Nation, who came across in
the Baltic's second cabin, made things
very disagreeable for a time it was
said today, for her fellow passengers.
They reported the facts to Captain
Ransom, and for the rest of the voy-
age there was less trouble as the re-
suit of talk the captain had with
her
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Mr.. ROOSEVELT
STARTS TUESDAY MORNING
On His Long Planned African Hunt
ing TriP-Basgage Checked for Ma
plss-Final Family Reunion.

oyster Bay N. Y, March 21-Happy
in the prospect of his departure on
Tuesday morning for his long planned
African 'safari" or hunting trip. ex-
President Roosevelt was the soul OF
good humor today at Sycamore Hill
where the members of his family
gathered for final reunion before the
long journey of Mr.. Roosevelt to the
jungles Of Africa. The ex- president
took q lively interest in the final prep
arations for shipping his personal bag
gage to the Hamburg american steam
ship Hamburg.
Mr.. Roosevelt was up with the sun
today, to make the most of the first
day of spring, he said He and his
wife and Quentin walked to Christ
church, three miles away. while Archie
and Ethel walked on ahead
Mr.. Roosevelt and his wife walked
back to Sycamore Hill and seemed not
to mind the clouds of dust raised by
passing vehicles.
After luncheon Mr.. Roosevelt made
a careful inspection OF all the bag
gage with two officials Of the steam
ship company, to see that everything
was right and tight for the four weeks
trip to Mombassa. The baggage was
checked for Naples, and will be taken
TO the steamer tomorrow.
Il am going to New York in the
morning" said Mr.. Roosevelt, "and
will go to the steamer to inspect my
quarters and see that my personal
baggage is safely cared for. / shall
take with me my wearing apparel. ri
fes. ammunition one tent from here.
books and some scientific instruments"
Mr., Roosevelt was shown a despatch
stating that a gentleman from the west
would join the expedition here as an
additional member.
Il don't know anything about it."
said Mr. Roosevelt, ''if any one else
is going, I don't know. If they try
think there will be some way to stop
them. There is a story that a man
went to Texas with a 22-calibre revoI-
yer and cowboy said to the newcom-
er, Stranger, if YOU shoot me with
that thing and 1 find it out I'll kick
you out of Texas Well. if / find any,
one trying to follow 1 may think Of
the cowboy story"
While in a jovial mood regarding his
trip. Mr.. Roosevelt Iaughingly refrain
ed from talking about it to visitors at
Sycamore HILL and TO the correspond
ents who called on him today he said:
Il want to say now that l do not
intend to make and will not make any
statement regarding my African trip
or on any other subject here, at Ma
pies. or Mombassa, so that anv ap-
pearing as coming from me will be
false on its face"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Tomorrow is Expected to Finally Decide the
Question Of New Agreement
ALL SORTS OF STORIES IN CIRCULATION
One that the Mines will Close April First for Inde
mite Period-Six Hundred Delegates will Attend the
Convention at Scranton-Mine Workers Not Unan-
s to what Courss to Pursue.

Philadelphia March 21.-The con-
vention of anthracite mine workers
which w1l meet at Scranton, Pa. on
Tuesday, is expected to finally decide
so far as the men are concerned the
matter of new agreement with the
coal mine operators to take the place
Of the present working arrangement,
which will expire March 81 All sorts
of stories of the final outcome Of the
negotiations between the men and their
employers have been circulated. but IL
Is safe to say that no one can do more
than speculate as to the result OF the
conference with the operators, which
viii be held after the Scranton meet
ing.
Operators More or Less in the Dark.
The Mine Workers are not unani-
nous with regard to what should be
done, and therefore the operators are
more or less in the dark as to the con-
dftions that Will prevail on April first.
The operators, il is known, have fixed
plan so far as meeting the demands
already made by the mine workers are
concerned, but it is not known to what
length they will go in changing these
plans if the mine workers conclude 10
Tecede from some Of their PROPOSE
tions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
THREE NEW SCOUT CRUISERS
START ON ENGINE TESTS
The Birmingham, Salem and Chester
to Run for 1000 Miles.

Newport. r. l., March 21.-The three
new scout cruisers of the United
States navy, the Salem Birmingham
and Chester, started at O'Clock today
on the first of their series of engine
efficiency tests. Narragansett bay was
as placid as a pond as the lhree big
flyers, one after another, came down
from the coaling station at Bradford
and shaping their course from Bren-
tons Reef lightship, stood out to sea
The cruisers headed due south. They
will run for 1000 miles at an average
speed of 10 knots, returning to this
port to coal for the next trial.
The object of the trials is primarily
to ascertain the comparative merits of
the different types Of engines. the Bir-
mingham being equipped with triple
expansion engines. while the Chester
has turbines of English make and the
Salem has American made turbines.
The new vessels have been careful
ly groOmed for the test, and each was
in perfect condition when the start
was made today. Prior to sailing, each
was supplied with exactly the same
quantity of coal out of the same pile
At the end of the run the amount re-
naming in the bunkers will be careful
ly weighed.
New York. March PA message
from the squadron of scout cruisers
which left Newport today for thou
sand mile run in the first Of their en-
gine efficiency tests was received at
one of the wireless stations here to-
night.
1t follows:
From U. S. S. Chester, s .. M
Latitude 39.43 north, longitude 70
west; all punched together. Steering
a course 39 west Smooth sea"
The position given is 150 miles or
so east of the Delaware breakwater.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
FATHER or BOY RECEIVES
LETTER FROM KIDNAPPERs
Following Instructions J. P. WhitIa
Leaves $4,000 Ransom Money in
Flatiron Park, AshtabuIa-Abduetors
Afraid Of Police Failed to Call for
Package.

cleveland. o., March 21.-After fail
ing in an attempt to effect a settle
ment for the return of his kidnanned
son, Willie, in a park at Ashtabula to-
day, ]. P. Whitla has returned to his
home in Sharon.
AshtabuIa Police Spoiled the Game.
Whitla was instructed in a letter
from the kidnappers to leave $4,000
in F'latiron park Saturday night. If
no detectives were about, the kidnap-
pers promised they would get the mon
ey and deliver the boy safely to the
father IN the hotel in Ashtabula at two
o'clock this morning. Mr.. Whitla de-
posted the money as requested, but
the Ashtabula police learned of the
plans TO pay the ransom and went to
the park. The kidnappers are sup
posed to have seen them, for at three
o'clock the money was intact, and not
a man had approached the spot at
which it was left, Mr.. Whitla had a
city to start a search for the kidnap-
pers as soon as he had secured the
boy. The detectives left for Sharon
tonight. A conference is being held in
Sharon, and plans are to be made to
attempt to capture the kldnappers
with the boy in their possession.
Whitla believes that the failure to ef-
IECL a oelAiSmenL WItH INN ldsb HlSHL
will frighten the kidnappers and they
will not communicate with him again.
The police of Ashtabula are unwilling
to believe that the kidnappers have
left that section of the country. AL
though MIR. Whitla has instructed them
to discontinue their search. as he be-
lieves It is useless. they are attempt
ing tonight to find the hiding place of
the kidnappers.
Letter from the captors.
The letter from the captors OF Willie
Whitla came to the boys parents in
Sharon Friday afternoon. Instructions
were given him to go alone to Ash
tabula on Saturday night, place the
81 200 under a rock in the park at
ten o'clock. At o'clock ON the fol-
lowing morning. II the money was OBJ
tanned by the kidnappers they prom
iaed that the stolen boy would be sent
to the Smith hotel in Ashtabula. un-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
PARIS STRIKE COLLAPSED,
MEN VIRTUALLY SUE FOR PEACE.
All Branches Of Postal Service Begin
to Assume Normal Conditions.

Paris. March 21.-The great strike
Of the employees Of the postohice de-
partment, which has practically lsolat-
ed Paris and cut off France from COM
municatlon with the outside world for
the past week. collapsed today The
strike committee decided 10 car OF tho
employees and made the first move to
effect a settlement, virtually suing for
peace. The government met the COM
mittee half way.
This afternoon representatives ~ the
linemen called on NJ. Barthou. minis
ter Of public works, ostensibly for the
purpose Of protesting against the
charges that they had cut the wires.
but during the course Of the interview
they communicated to the minister the
terms on which the allied associations
collectively would resume work. These
were first the resignation Of NJ. SIM
yam. under secretary Of posts and teie
graphs; second that no employees
should be dismissed on account Of The
strike. They also desired the assur-
ance that the delegates Of the associa-
ton hereafter should be permitted 10
lay their grievances directly before TIC
minister Of public works.
NJ. Barthou received the deputRtion
in a consiliatory spirit. He said that
the government could not discuss the
resignation OF an official except with
parliament, nut ne pracucally gave the
delegation the satisfaction they de-
manded on other points, explaining 20
them, however. that the government
had not yet exercised its right OF dis
missal
At the conclusion Of these interviews
with the ministers the strike commit
tee met and decided upon the reSump-
ton Of work tomorrow. This decision
was announced at a mass meeting at
which FIVE thousand strikers wero
present.
An official statement which was is-
sued this evening reports that more
than a third OF the strikers resumed
work i'm Paris today. All branches OF
the service with the aid OF the mill
tary are beginning to assume some
hing like normal conditions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
DEATH BY HAzINe.
Boy Strung Up by Ankles to a Sap
ling.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 21-Oficers
today began an investigation of the
death by hazing of Charles Stintsof a
pupil at the White school. in White
county. Stintson, it was alleged was
strung up by. the ankles to a sapling
near the school and left hanging so
long that he died few hours after he
was taken down. Several teachers of
the school had been driven away by
unruly pupils. A few days ago a new
teacher was employed. He was more
determined than his predecessors and
whipped rebellious boys. These casti-
gated pupils alleged that Stintson tat
tied and thus caused their humiliation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
PRESIDENT TAFT's SUNDAY.
Day Of Worship. Rest and Recreation
After Busy Week.

Washington. March p. - Prssldsns
Taft as Is his wont, spent the Sab
bath in rest and recreation after a
week filled with constant activity. He
attended religious services this morn
ing at All Souls Unitarian church.
where he listened 20 an eloquent SER
mon by hiB pastor, Rev. u. @. B.
Pierce.
He walked TO and from church and
was the center OF attraction from
throngs along the route. As he left
the White House a large crowd was
waiting outside the big ir IN gates. He
doffed his hat several times in recog-
niti0n Of the greeting given him oy ;he
hundreds Of people who had stood for
half an hour near the church waiting
to get glimpse OF the president
AT the conclusion OF the services the
president returned 10 the White House.
followed by a small procession which
was kept from approaching too close
by a small squad OF secret service
men. IN the afternoon. accompanied
by his military aide, Capt Archie Butt
Mr.. Taft took a spin IN his touring car
through the suburbs OF Georgetown. rs-
turning in time 10 greet Mrs. Taft upon
her return at o'clock from New
York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
FELL THIRTY-TWo FEET
INTO AN OLD DRYDocK.
Chief Maehinist's Mate of the PAN
ther Killed at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. March 21.-Chief Ma
chinist's Mate J. c. Comiskey of the
U. S. S. Panther met his death today
while endeayoring to prevent a mark
for returning to ship late" In his
efforts to avoid a sentry he plunged
headlong down an old drydock thirty
two feet deep. He had gone around
the world with the fleet without mark
against his record and in few months
would have been a chief machinist He
overstayed his leave yesterday and in
his eagerness II escape deteetiion
made the fatal leap in the darkness.
.Cumiskey was a native of Titusville.
Pa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
DROPPED DEAD ON BOARD WALK
Tragic Opening of Spring Season at
Atlantic City.

Atlantic City. y. J., March 21.-Two
suicides. an attempted murder and a
sudden death made a tragic opening of
spring here today.
Paul Stoehrle, owner of a barber
shop on Atlantic avenue, was found
dead in barber chair this morning
Gas was flowing from three burners
of a gas stove and the man is believed
to have committed suicide while de
spondent
st. Claire Pride, waiter. shot him
self through the heart after a family
quarrel
Joseph Proffett stabbed Joseph MUIR
ray through the heart during a quar-
rel Surgeons took four stitches in
Murray's heart. He has slight chance
of recovery.
Robert Roberts, age 70 years, of
Belleview. Pa, dropped dead on the
board walk on Kentucky avenue to-
day from heart failure. The tragedy
caused a panic among the thousands
of promenaders.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
BALKANS SITUATION.
Austrian Foreign Minister Believes
That War Will Be Avorted.

Vienna, March 21+The Austro- H un-
garian government has decided to
postpone sending its note in reply to
Servia, to enable the powers to inter
vene at Belgrade.
Baron Won Aehrenthal. the foreign
minister. according TO the NeueE Vie
nertagblatt, has expressed the belief
that war will be averted
Belgrade. March 21.-Peace is re-
garded as assured 1t was semi -offici-
ally stated tonight that the powers to-
morrow will invite Servia to declare
the question of the annexation of Bos-
mia and Herzegovina settled and to
disarm and discharge its reservists.
Furthermore. it is said that the Ser
vian government will accede to this
request, thus opening the way for di-
rect negotiations between Austria
Hungary and Servia for a commercial
agreement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Wright Bros Aeroplane Ready for
Final Test.

Dayton, o., March 21.-The aero
plane which Orville and Wilbur Wright
intend in using in making their final
tests at Fort Myer, Va, field, Is in
Dayton at the factory on the West Side
where airships are manufactured. The
great craft is in knock down" con-
dition, ready to be transferred to
Washington At least dozen other
machines are in readiness for tests and
win be shipped as soon as they have
been found capable OF flight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Mauretania Sets New Record for =
Days Run.

Liverpool, March 21-Ending at noon
Friday, the Cunard liner Madretania
set up a new record of 609 knots for a
days run eastward. The Lusitania
Of the same line viii be drydocked on
he return to Liverpool and will have
her three blade after screws replaced
by four bladed screws, with view to
increasing her speed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
DRIVEN OUT OF HER COURSE.
Forty Four Days from Newport News
to Savannah.

Savannah. Ca. March 21.-Disman-
tied and driven out of her course TO
the Bermudas by the fierce sOutherly
gales that swept the coast early IN
February. the schooner Rebecca j.
Moulton Captain Strong. OF Boston,
reached Savannah today. forty-four
days out from Newport News.
The schooner was battered by the
heavy seas and the gales tore away
her forejibs. foretopmast. fore and
main gaffs and spanker. forestays and
chainriates. She made her way back
to this coast under temporary rigging.
Provisions were got from a foreign
vessel bound for Glasgow on the 2ist
and the hunger OF the men was thus
relieved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Iron Workers Reject Proposed Wage
Reduction.

Reading. Pa. March 21-A conven-
ton Of iron workers of the eastern
district was held here today. and it
was unanimously decided to reject the
proposed reduction in wages submitted
by the Reading Iron company. The
new scale, scheduled to bo into effect
on March 90 reduces wages of pud-
dlers from $3.50 to 1915 ton. The
reduction affects 5000 .employes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Well known Theatrical Manager Dying

New York, March 21-Alvin H. Dex-
ter, well known theatrical manager,
is reported dying at his home in New
Jersey. Pneumonia, following a gem
eraI breakdown. is responsible for his
condition. Mr.. Dexter is 81 years old.
He at one time managed the Boston
grand opera house and was interested
in many other amusement enterprises
in New England.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Death of Robert Hopkins, Marine
Painter

Detroit. March 21-Robert Honkin,
the marine painter, died at his home
in this city today. He was born in
Glasgow. Scotland. i'll 1892. and came
to Detroit with his parents eleven
years later Hopkins most important
public Work is a series Of six paint
ings for the cotton exchange at New
Orleans. He painted many drop cur
tains, and Chicago Denver, Toronto
and other cities have examples Of his
scenic art.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Permanent Headquarters in Washing

Washington March .21.-Tornorrow
John Hays Hammond, president of The
National League Of Republican clubs.
will open it's permanent headquarters
in the Union Trust building in this
city in charge Of Smell Smith. national
secretary. During the last campaign
the headquarters were maintained in
the Hotel Astor, New York. Periodical
meetings Of state and district officials
Of the organization will be held.