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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27

from inc ONSltldNS AllDuf MAlNh hee
donated its services for the cause.
Gallagher First Speaker
At $50 O'Clock William H. Melon
neII called the meeting to order. After
O.. few words expressing the purposes
OF the great gathering he introduced
-. chairman Andrew J. Gallagher.
- Gallagher said:
! want first Of all TO perform a
:. pleasant duty imposed on me in
thanking musicians union No. for
providing music on this occasion.
III IS = tribute. a sacrifice. which
men OF labor are always expected
-.to make Ina battles for their rights.
g. This meeting evidences the in
e. tcreSt taken in the issue aud shows
. that the people intend 10 obtain
rhe tiearv street road If this road
is 90 be built and organized as A
municipal road. IL is fitting that II
should be. constructed under union
la Dor administrat Whatever the
result Of the election next Thurs
day. 7 am confident that the labor
ing vote viii never consent to the
road going into the hands Of the
financial pirates who now control
the transports tion facilities OF the
city For the life Of me I can not
see what actuates any good citizen
to oppose this measure.
7 want 10 say that the board OF
- supervisors has power to regulate
Streetcar fares and transfers. The
time has not come when Calhoun's
influences can absolutely dominate
the citizenship Of San FranciSCOA
and this viii be made palpably evil
dent at the election next Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27
Urges Bonds Passage

J.. A. Weyand. organize of the in
ternationaI boiler makers union O.
Cleveland. Ohio, said:
] want to. congratulate YOU on
the fact that your charter gives
you the opportunity of owning
your own streetcar system.
l hope and trust that when you
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27
Meet to Indorse Bonds

A mass meeting. of the property
owners and residents of the Richmond
district has been called by the Rich
mond. central Improvement club for
Tuesday evening, December %, at
Clement haH, Sixth avenue and Clement
street, for the purpose of indorsing the
Geary street railroad bond issue In
vitations have been sent to all in
favor of the project and all sympa-
thizers with the proposition are also
asked to attend the meeting and lend
their support. Among the speakers will
be Supervisor elect John O. Walsh, A.
] Gallagher, Charles Wesley Reed and
John Sweeney
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27
Was Concrete Worker

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 26.-According
to local industrial workers of the world
officers Andrew Mccormick, who was
shot to death today in San Francisco by
policeman, was an itinerant concrete
worker. He Joined the order on October
9, 1909. Further than that Mccormick
left here for San Francisco nothing was
known of the man.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27
MASS MEETING
INDORSESBOND
ISSUE PROJECT
Enthusiastic Gathering Ratifies
Plan for Purchase of the
Geary Street Road
Recently Elected City Officials
Speak in Favor of Munich
paIIy Owned Line
Gallagher First Speaker

from the musicians union, which had
donated its services for the cause.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27

Charles A. Nelson, supervisor elect
and business agent of the building
trades council, made an effective talk,
a. follows:
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-27

Chairman Gallagher introduced Mayor
elect p. H Mccarthy as a citizen and
as president of the building trades
council. Mccarthy was greeted with
wild applause. He said:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Speaker Cannon
 In Washington
HAS BEEN IN ILLINOIS, WHERE
 HE ACTED AS SANTA CLAUS.
CHRISTMAS CIGARS k-PLENTY
All of Varying Brands and Differing Degrees of Excellence Presented Him by Friends-In Good Health.

Washington Dec. 30.-Speaker Can non, laden with Christmas cigars, re- turned to Washington tonight, and will put In tomorrow at his office in the capitol outlining the work of the com ing session. The speaker spent Christ mas at his home in Danville, Ill.,, where he acted the role of Santa Claus for his grandchildren. Everyone who remem- bered him on the great holiday appear ed to have been inspired with one idea for his gifts were practically all cigars of varying brands and Of equally vary ing excellence.
 5rimn1ins Over With Energy.
 Uncle Joe" declared himself in the best of health, and he looked it. His cheeks are ruddy and he was brimming over with energy when he swung off the steps of the Pullman car and help ed his daughter. Miss Helen. to the platform. He went directly to his home on Vermont avenue. where he dined, and later he spent the evening before the fire in his library. chatting with friends.
 Declined to Talk Politics.
 He declined to discuss politics with them, and when asked about his prep arations to meet the advertised On- slaueht of the house insurgents" he merely smiled. He smiled even more broadly when inquiry was made about his reported decision to relinqulsh the speakership.
 The sarcastic manner in which his lip curled, however. convinced hia friends that the rumor may not be talk en seriously.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
NO OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
 BY MEXICAN GOVERNMENT.
TeIegrams Between Diaz and Madriz
 Were of Personal Character.

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 30.-The Mexican government has in no way officially recognized Jose Madriz as president of Nicaragua The telegrams which have passed between President Diaz and President Madriz were of a personal character. President Madriz himself does, not construe them as a formal recognition of his incumbency. The presidential reception on Tuesday was attended by the official represent atives of all nations except the United States, and the Nicaraguan adminis- tration does not see why formal official recognition from any country except the United States is necessary.
 A delegation from Granada today visited Minister General Baca and pledged support. Santos Ramirez, di- rector general of telegraphs, who was arrested recently on the charge of hay ing sent unauthorized orders to the Zelayan army, has made strong denial. but has not yet been released from custody.
 Congress today conferred authority upon the executive to abolish the to- bacco and alcohol monopolies, indemni- flying private stockholders for the loss of their holdings, which now become the property of the state
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
In the Stockade'
 At Atlanta
BARBARoUs cRUELTIEs SAID TO
 BE PRAcTIcED THERE.
WOMEN PRISONERS TORTURED
Hung Upon Cell Room Wall as Though
 crucified-GirI Placed in Whipping Machine-city Councils investigation

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 30.-That white women were hung upon the wall of a cell room, as though crucified, with extended arms, that at least one at tempt was made to whip woman and that prisoners were used to do work for private citizens were some of the things testified to today in the city councils investigation of the city prison, known as the "stockade.'
 Charges of Inhuman Cruelties. city prison, to which men and women convicted of misdemeanors and unable to pay money fine are committed, is ans-7,als, that there has been graft and that barbarous cruelties are practiced there.
 The grand jurors recently indicted Superintendent Vining and two guards for cruelty and made public a report which resulted in this investigation.
 Girl Hung Up by Wrists.
 Ruby Gather, country girl. who said she was 19 years old, told how she was hung up by the wrists until she tainted She saw other women simi- larly punished.
 Another in Whipping Machine.
 One girl, Pearl Ryan. was put in the whipping machine for the application of the lash. The lash Is a heavy leather strap with large rivets studded in it's surface. The Ryan girl was so small that she slipped through the chair and the guards gave tlp the attempt to beat her. The investigation will continue tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
$5,oOo RANSOM DEMANDED
For the Return of Kidnapped Little
 Alma KeIIner.

Louisville, Ky, Dec BOA letter was received today from some town in Ohio promising the return of kidnapped lit- ue Alma Kellner to her parents on pay mentl of 5000 ransom. This is ali the information the family will give out
 The girl disappeared December 8. and the demand for ransom received to- day. although it may not be genuine brought with it the first real hope for her recovery
 Pttsburg. Dec. 2o.-The police au- thorities of Greater Pittsburg deny that they received an appeal to as- siEt in the work of recaphiring the alleged kidnappers of little Alma Kell- ner. the Louisville child, who was se- cretly taken from her home Decem- her 8. But the postofice inspectors for this district have been asked for assistance in tracing the writer of a. letter said to have been received by the parents of the child today asking for ;5,000 ransom.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Mills Closed by Cotton Shortage.

pawtucket R. l., Dee. BOA number of textile mills in. Pawtucket and Gen. tral Falls are curtailing production, partly because of the high price of cotton. The American Yarn company and the K. Jenckes Manufacturing company announce that until further notice their mills will be operated five days a week. The two concerns em- ploy about 1000 hands. The mills of the Royal Weaving company and the Leader Weaving company have shut down for a week. which affects 100 operatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

Washington, Dec 30.-In printed brief of 26S pages Attorney General George w. Wickersham and his spe- clal assistant, J. c. McReynolds, today presented to the supreme court of the United States the case of the govern ment in the famous tobacco trust cases, which will be argued next week in that court The cases were tried in the United States circuit court for the southern district of New York, which after dismissing the petition as to for eign tobacco companies and some or the subordinate American companies adjudged the others to be parties to an unlawful conspiracy and enjoined lhem from continuing their operations and from engaging in interstate com merce.
 Attorney Generals Position.
 The attorney general takes the posi- ton that those findings. sweeping as they seem to have been, were not broad enough. and he asked the supreme court to so widen their scope as to take in the foreign companies and some individuals who were relieved from the operation of the verdict. Many other extensions of the judgment are also requested.
 What the Brief Shows.
 After showing that in 1890 competi- tion was free, the various coalitions are traced in the document, and facts are given to show that the combination has grown until it's combined assets amount to $400.002,000. It is asserted that the combination manufactures all the cigarettes for export and almost three -fourths of the smoking tobacco and of the cigarettes for domestic sale. more than three-fourths of the plug, twist and fine cut tobacco and almost all of the snuff and little cigars that are made. It ig declared that 'the de- fendants have consistently exercised duress, have practiced wicked and ur fair methods, and used their great power in oppressive ways" Further. it is asserted that they have been ac- tuated by a fixed purpose to destroy competition and obtain monopolies. Competitors have gradually disap- 'peared and the combination, now strongly entrenched, unduly restricts ehe business of those in the trade and prevente others from entering"
 Independent Jobbing Destroyed.
 Coming down to specific iastances
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Receiver Should Be Appointed.
FREEZING WEATHER
 IN FLORIDA ORANGE BELT.
No Reports of Damage to Trees-Work
 Stopped by Frost King.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 30.-Florida today experienced the coldest weather that has visited this section in several years. The thermometer in Jackson vile registered 20 degrees this morn ing and freezing weather has prevail ed all day. Freezing temperatures ex- tended down into the orange belt, but up to tonight no reports had been re- ceived of any damage to the trees.
 Builders Forced to Quit.
 Monticello, N. Y. Dec. 3O.-Cold weather has forced abandonment of the work of rebuilding this village, which was destroyed by fire on Aug. 10 last. The thermometer today reg 1stered 10 below zero here and at Bridgeville, near here Is below.
 Too Cold for New York Snow Shovelers
 New York, Dec. 30.-CoId consolation was the best the weather bureau could give the city tonight. By slow degrees the thermometer mounted from the lowest point of the winter, 6 above zero, at , o'clock this morning. to 14 degrees above at o'clock tonight.
 Many of the seven hundred men at work cleaning the city of snow were driven by the cold to abandon their shovels today and take refuge in the lodging houses of the Bowery, and this notwithstanding the street cleaning department built bonfires on the snow heaps. The total fall of snow during the recent storm was ten inches. and 1t is estimated that to remove if will cost the city s4OO,0OO.
 Ohio River soIidIy Frozen.
 Pittsburg. Dec 30.-The intensely cold weather tonight effectively check ed the flood which yesterday and last night menaced Pittsburg and points south of here on the Ohio river. The river is frozAp solidly between here and Cincinnati. The fear that warm weather might break the ice gorges formed in the river and loose big quan- titles of water with a rrsh is ,,nur met
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
CONSIDER zELAYA A MARTYR.
Backdown of Knox Will Not Help
 Americans in Nicaragua.

Mexico City, Dec. 30.-Dr. Groesbeck Walsh of Chicago, formerly acting United States consul at Corinto Nica- ragua, and now on leave of absence from his duties in the United States hospital at ColonN Panama, passed through here today and made the state- men that Zelaya was being looked upon as martyr and hero by the people of Central America.
 Speaking tonight of the situation in Nicaragua and other Central American republics, Dr. Walsh said that he knew it to be a fact that when Zelaya was in power he caused consula reports to be intercepted, muzzled the press and in many instances rubbed it into" Americans in Nicaragua.
 He believes that under the Madriz regime, particularly since what he termed ''the backdown of MT. Knox" conditions. insofar as Americans are concerned, will be much the same, if not worse. than in the past.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Recognizing President Madriz
SITUATION PRESENTS SOME DIP.
 LomATlc NIcETIEs.
WASHINGTON INTERESTED
In Probable Action of Mexico and the Central American states-opinion of State Department Officials.

Washington, Dec. 30.-The situation in Nicaragua presents some diplomatic niceties as regards the propriety of rec ognizing the government of Madriz by the Central American states. In the opinion of officials of the state depart ment, President Madriz should receive no recognition on the part of Central American republics, beyond that which would be given the leader of fac- tion.
 Close Relations With Honduras.
 Because of the close relations main- tained by Zelaya with Honduras. it is expected that that government may be foremost in doing anything that will tend to strengthen the authority of Ma driz, but there would be great surprise should such action be taken by Mexico without a previous understanding with the United States.
 Madriz Elected by Packed" Congress.
 It Is pointed out here that since the United States is the only government which has broken off official relations with Nicaragua. there would be no oc- casion for special recognition by the Central American republics were Ma driz elected president under ordinary conditions, because diplomatic relations with the nation would be continued as usual. But inasmuch as Madriz mere ly headed one of two factions and was elected by what has been declared to be a packed congress" conditions should be stable in the opinion of the officials here before support Is given him in the form of any recognition as president of the republic by other Gen. tral American governments.
 FoundationIess Rumors.
 Rumors that Admiral Kimball would be reprimanded for having called upon Madri at Managua were denied by As- sistant Secretary of State Wilson. As- sistant Secretary of the Navy Win throp characterized the rumors as be- ing absolutely without foundation.
 Admiral Kimball. according to the officials. has made no report of his call upon Madriz, although he announced to Washington his intention to inspect conditions in Managua
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
ROCK ISLANDS RAPID RISE,
 REPORT OF COMMITTEE
Submitted 10 Stock Exchange Gov-
 srnors-The General Belief.

New York, Dec. so.-A brief session ef the governors of the stock exchange waS held today to receive the report of the committee of three appointed to inquire into the circumstances at tending. the purchases and sales of Rock Island common on Monday morning, when the stock advanced amid much excitement from 50 5-S to s1. and as suddenly reeeded again.
 The special committee has taken the testimony of a number of brokers, has examined the books of various members and has also listened to com plaints from outsiders who were more or less affected by Rock Islands gy- rations.
 The committees findings are sub- mitted to the governors and the sub- ject matter of the report will be act ed upon by the governing committee on January 12, 1910.
 Although the strictest reserve is be- ing maintained by the committee and the governors. it is generally believed that the closing of the Rock Island incident" will be accompanied by dis ciplinary measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
COLD WAVE BEING DIsslpArED.
Rising Pressure Area Moving East
 from Mississippi Valley.

Washington. Dec. 3o.-The extreme cold which has been sweeping over the eastern section of the country from the tip of Maine to the keys of Florida, ls being dissipated before a rising press ure area which is moving rapidly east ward from the Mississippi valley.
 Tonight east of the Mississippi valley the temperatures reported are from IS to 26 degrees below the seasonable average. In the northwest and the central Rocky Mountain region. how ever. the mercury is 10 to 20 above the seasonable average.
 After tomorrow morning general moderation is indicated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
NOT A CENT MISSING
 FROM UNCLE sAM'S PURSE.
Count of Coins and Securities in U.
 s. Treasury Completed.


 Washington. Dec. 30.-To count the coins and securities in the United States treasury it has taken com mittee of four persons supervising from thirty to forty counting experts. almost two months. Upon the re- tirement of Charles H. Treat as treas urer, 1t became necessary that counting of the contents of the treas ury vaults should be made and the incoming treasurer, Lee McClung. should give a receipt for the valuables. Next Monday MT. McClung will give to MT. Treat a receipt for s1,259.001.- 756.37 2-3. the exact contents of the treasury. Not a cent was found to be missing from Uncle Sam's pocket book.
 It was the quickest count ever made by the treasury and it was absolutely necessary before Mir. Treat could be relieved of the responsibilities of the office. The count included 156,15lS17 silver dollar pieces.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
DEATH OF RAY LAMPHERE.
Slayer of Mrs. Belle Guinness Died lr
 Michigan Penitentiary.

Laporte. Ind. Dec. 30.-Ray Lam phere. the slayer of Mrs. Belle Guinness and her children, died tonight of tuber- culosis in the Michigan City peniten- tiary, where he was serving an indeter- minate term for arson. Lamphere on April 2s, 1908, set fire to the Guinness home near Laporte and incinerated the family. He had formerly been em- ployed by Mrs. Guinness. Following the fire, the bodies of several persons who had been murdered by Mrs. Gunness were unearthed in the farmyard.
 Lamphere was convicted of burning the house and sentenced on Nov 2s, 1908. to serve from two to fourteen years in prison. Lamphere always contended that he was innocent of the arson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
PITTsBURe TELLER ACCUSED.
Charged With Embedding s3o,0co of
 Savings Bank Funds.

Pittsburg, Dec. 30.--Charies Verorka, bookkeeper and teller of the Working mems Savings bank and Trust com pany, North Side, was committed to jail today on charges of einbezzlement. His bail was fixed at $20.00o
 It is alleged he appropriate ted to his own use the sum of $30,000 of the banks funds on or before Dec. 2s. The information Is made by a bonding com . pany
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
A sANITARIUM BURNED.
Patients Escape Safely from pr. Kings, Near White Plains.

White Plains, N. T., Dec. 30.-Dr. Kings sanitarium on North street. about two miles outside of the village limits. on the road to Mamaroneck.was burned to the ground this morning. There were only a few patients there. and all were got out safely. The san- itarium was for persons suffering from nervous disease and rheumatism. The burned building was an old farmhouse two and half stories high. constructed of wood. It had been remodeled. Only a few pieces of furniture and some rugs were saved. The loss is estimated at about s20 000 All the patients found shelter in neighboring houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
Gasoline Boat Goes Down, Three Men
 Swam Ashore.

Crisfield, Md. Dec. 30.-In the midst of a storm, with the wind blowing hard and the snow falling thickly, the gasoline boat Orine, of Tangier, ply ing between Tangier and Crisfield, went down off Sandy Island. in Tan gier sound, yesterday. Her crew of two men and one passenger swan ashore and spent Several hours tramp ing through the marshes in water, snow and ice from two't to three feet deep before they reached this place, exhausted from exposure.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
NEW YEARS AT Y. M. c. A.
Open House as Usual With Attractive
 Programme.

Arranging for the usual observance of New Years at the Young Mems Christian association, there will be open house at the association under the auspices of the Woman's auxiliary on New Years night from 7.3O to 10 o'clock. No printed invitations have been sent out. but all members of the association, the auxiliary and their friends will be welcome
 programme has been arranged to include readings by Miss Jennie Stan ton. vocal solos by Mrs. Nelson Crowell Aldrich, torch swinging by Physical Director Bandlow, other gymnastic at fractions. and refreshments. Mrs. Will L. Stearns. Mrs. H. H. Pettis and Mrs. w. c. Mc<inlock are the committee of the auxiliary in ehafxe
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
SCHOOLS ARE NOT INTENDED
 TO BE RIVALS OF THE SHOP.
Don't Try to Make the Boy a Finished
 Workman.


 New York, Dec. 30.-"Don't try to make the boy a finished workman" said President Schurman of Cornell in an address today before the members of the State Teachers association. ''The schools were not and are not in- tended to be rivals of the shop. Boys should be taught English, industrial drawing, mathematics and the ele- ments of physics and chemistry, and along with this theoretical work there should be shops Illustrating the indus trial processes. Education is intended to develop the mind and character of the child; industrial training should come after. I am heartily in accord with the reports made by a committee of the National Federation of Labor on that subject, headed by MT. John Mitchell. The conclusions of that committee agree with our experience at Cornell, and are. believe, the best evr made"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
GREAT NORTHERN TRIP PASSES FrauduIently Disposed of-Rosd Em-
 ployes to Be Arrested.

St. Paul Minn.. Dec. 30.-Extensivs frauds in the disposal of trip passes, whereby the Great Northern Railroad company. it is said. has lost from S125.- became known today following the arr rest of Paul Carbon, saloonkeeper. on the charge of illegally disposing of some of the passes. From the police it is learned that several employees of the railroad company are about to be arr rested. and that one employe in the maintenance of way department had confessed connection with the affair and will assist the company in it's in- vestigations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
lntolerable Conditions in Oklahoma
 State Insane Asylum.

Guthrie. Okla, Dec. Charlottesville conditions have been found at the state insane asylum at Fort Supply, accord ing to Miss Kate Barnard, state com- missioner of charities and corrections, who submitted a special report to Gov ernor Haskell today. Lack of heating facilities, negligence by the superin- tendent, unsanitary conditions, untrain ed unrses and attendants and instances of i'll treatment of patients are report ad