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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Italian Suspects
 Held in SI,O0O
EACH ON CHARGE OF CARRYING
 CONCEALED WEAPONS.
KILLING OF DEFECTIVE pETRosINo
Federal Secret Service to Assist in Running Down His slayers--special Pension for the Widow.

New York, March 15.-While the au thorities are known to have taken ey- cry measure within their power to dis cover any possible evidence of con spiracy on this side of the water in connection with the assassination of Detective Joseph Petrosino in Paler- mo, Sicily, so far as is known nothing has been discovered to connect any person here in any way with the crime.
 Held for Carrying conesaIed Weapons
 The four Italians arrested on suspi- cion in Brooklyn yesterday were ar raigned in court today and held in $1000 bail each on the charge of car rying concealed weapons. It was at first suspected that the men had knowledge of the plot to kill Petro- sino. but no evidence has been forth coming.
 Secret Service Bureau to Deal Exclus-
 lively with Black Hand Crimes.
 The sentiment aroused over the kill ing of the detective is expected, how ever. to result in bringing together the police department of the city of New York and the United States gov ernment in the work of running down his slayers. At conference between Mayor Mcclellan and Police Commis- sioner Bingham today it was decided to ask the cooperation of the federal secret service in this task. It is also likely that an appropriation of $50,- 900 for the establishment of secret service bureau to deal exclusively with Black Hand problems will be voted by the board of aldermen at it's meet ing tomorrow.
 Pension of S1,35o Year for the Wid-
 Albany, N. r. March 15.-A special pension for Adelaide Petrosino, widow of Detective Joseph Petrosino, who was killed in Italy Friday night, is provided for in a bill introduced to- night by Senator T. D. Sullivan. Un- der the present law the widow is en- titled to but s25 a month. Senator Sullivan's bill provides that the board of estimate and apportionment shall authorize Police Commissioner Bing- ham to allow the widow $1,350 a year, one-half the salary of her murdered husband
 Opinion of Palermo Authorities.
 Palermo March 15.-Although noth- ing positive has yet been ascertalned regarding the murderers of Lieutenant Petrosino, the authorities are of the opinion that the crime was committed by emissaries of the Black Hand in New York
 Body of Dead Detective to Be Elm
 balmed.
 Naples March 15.-Dr. Giacinto Ve- tere, professor of the university of Ma pies, left here today for Palermo to embalm the body of Lieutenant Petro- sino.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16

having desirable places in the cham Der are loath to give them up, but they had to take their chances with the rest. A bIindfolded page draws from a box a marble bearing a num- ber which indicates the seat the mem Der Is to have. the names being drawn in alphabetical order.
 Speaker cannon's Address.
 Speaker Cannon was escorted to the rostrum by Champ Clark, who present ed him as the second man in the his- tory of the United States, who had been elected speaker four consecutive times. The speaker, after lowing his acknowledgements, addressed the house as follows:
 The election to the high office of speaker, which l now have for the fourth time, by virtue of your con- fdence and judgment, is a compliment, the honor of which I do not underes- innate. and of which am not lack ing in personal appreciation.
 We have before us a most import ant and difficult session of congress. The adjustment of the national reve- nues has been, since the foundation of the government, a fundamental ques- tion. yielding to none other in import ance. Even in the civil war the ques- tion of adequate revenue marched side by side with the valor of our armies and the patriotism of our people. And in time of peace, even disordered f. nances are a prolific source of national ills, no so acute as those of war, but yet fruitful of calamity for the gener- al interest and suffering for the in dividual
 These considerations should anil mate us to high devotion to the duty before us. We must subordinate per sonal feelings to the general good, trusting to the considerate judgment of the people for approval of our work when 1t shall have been completed
 The Struggle Over the Rules.
 The fight over the rules of the house began at 1.22 D. m, when MT. Dalzell of Pennsylvania offered a resolution making the rules of the last house those for the present session. The democrats forced a roll call on order ing the previous question.
 The previous question was ordered -194 to 18S The effect of this vote was to shut off debate. The roll was then called on the adoption of the res olution
 The resolution was defeated-1S9 to 193-thus accomplishing the success of the Insurgents"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
OIL TRUST FINED s2O.OOO.
Judge Hart Imposes Penalty for Ae-
 cepting Railroad Rebates.

Buffalo N. r., March 15.-Judge Hazel today denied the motion of the Standard oil company for new trial and imposed a fine of S200OO The case hinged on the Standard oil com pany's accepting concessions from railroads in the shipments of oil from Olean, x. Y., to Rutland and other points in Vepfnopt. There were in all S46 counts found against the oil com pany. but thus far only forty have been considered. The railroads in- volved are the New York central the Pennsylvania and the Rutland
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
WOUNDS WERE sELF-INFLlcrED
Bernard Solomon Said He Had Been
 Attacked by Neiehbor.

Monticello, N. Y, March 15.-Ber- nard Solomon, who was found dying of a dozen knife wounds in his burn ing house today. and who told the po- lice that he had been attacked by a neighbor named Berkowitz, tonight confessed to the district attorney that his wounds were self Inflicted. He had become tired of life. he said, and after trying to kill himself with knife, had set fire to his home.
 His motive for blaming his condi- tion on his neighbor was not disclosed. Physicians say that Solomon cannot live. He has been unconscious for the greater part of the time since he was dragged from the burning house by the police.
 Berkowitz and two others who were arrested by the police on the strength of Solomon's first statement, were re- leased tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
REAL NAME IS JAMES sLupso.
Life Prisoner in New Hampshire Clears
 Up Identity Mystery.

Concord. N. H., March 15.-Clearing up the mystery which has surrounded his identity since he was brought to the state prison here, and accompany ing the admission by a revelation of a life of crime, John Doe" sentenced to life for the killing of Giuseppe Gui= naci on railroad train at Newmarket Junction, three years ago. has disclos- ed to Warden Scott that his real name is James Bludso. and that he was born in Sarnia, Ont, 8 years ago.
 Bludso and Joseph Gouin, after rob- ping a Dover shoe factory safe Feb. 10. 1906, boarded a Boston and Maine express train bound from St. John, N. B., to Boston. When an attempt was made to capture them, they opened fire with two revolvers, Bludso killing Guianco a passenger. The burglars jumped from the train and were only caught after a chaes across country for many hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE.
Only Five to Be Chosen by the Speak
 CT at Present.

Washington. March 15.-Only five committees of the house will be chos- en by Speaker Cannon for the pres ent These will be those on ways and means. rules, printing, mileage and accounts
 The other committees will be an nounced about the time the special session Is ready to adjourn. In mak- ing up the committees it is stated on reliable authority the speaker win consult with every member of the house who desires to discuss assign ments with him.
 This means that the minority lead CT, Mir Clark, will not enjoy the priv ilege granted his predecessor John Sharp Williams. of selecting the mi nority members.
 The attitude taken by the democrats at a caucus held this evening after the house adjourned is in sharp conflict with the new policy of Speaker Can non. A resolution was adopted to pre- vent members of the minority accept ing committee assignments without the approval of Mir. Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
CASE OF COLONEL COOPER
 NOT VET GIVEN TO JURY
Judge Hopes to Complete Charge To- day-Stats's Attorney Threatened.


 Nashville, Tenn, March 15.-The gen. eral belief that the case would go to the Jury today caused the largest crowd yet assembled to try to get into the court house fer the final scenes of the trial of Colonel D. B. Cooper, Rob- in Cooper and J. D. Sharp for the muf- der of former United States Senator Carmack. Some of the curious ones were on the steps as early as 4 o'clock. But there was another delay After Attorney General McCarn had closed for the senate, Judge Hart announced that he had not completed the charge, but hoped to have 1t ready some time tomorrow.
 MT. Mccarn spoke about an hour, ending with an eulogy of ex-Senator Carmack.
 Mrs. Carmack was in court again to- day, heavily yelled as usual. When Attorney General McCarn reached his peroration, she leaned over and rested her head upon her sisters shoulder. Little Ned Carmack sat on the lap of the attorney for the state and listened intently to every word that was spoken. When court adjourned a number of the attorney generals friends surrounded him and escorted him home. Some alleged threats that "this is the day they will get away with McCarn" alarmed that officials intimates, but he only laughed at the rumors
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
HOW cARMAcK WAS SLAIN.
Contention That Tennessee Senator
 Was Shot from Behind.

Nashville, Tenn, March 15.-Attor- ney General McCarn resumed his clos ing argument today in the trial Of the Coopers and John D. Sharp for the murder of former United States Senator Carmack. General McCarn said: Senator Carmack was shot in the back-he was shot from behind. My theory is that the bullet which came out of Carmacks mouth entered the back. And it is no more chivalrous to shoot a dead man in the back than to shoot live one. These men are not only assassins of Carmack, but they are cowardly assassins of facts.
 If you have a doubt of their guilt, turn these men loose. but if you be- lieve that it is against the law of Ten nessee to go up behind a man and kill because he wrote bantering edi- torials, then I ask you to say so by your verdict
 At the end of General McCarn's ad- dress Judge Hart announced that he hoped to reach his charge some time tomorrow.
 General Garner arose to say that he did not accuse General Meeks of coun- sel for defense of wilfully falsifying the record. He said he thought this statement due the general
 Court then adjourned until tomor- row.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Ethel Barrymore
 Married Sunday
RUMoR HAD PLACED THE DATE
 DURING HOLY WEEK.
ACTRESS MANAGER SURPRISED
Ceremony at Rectory of Roman Cath ollie Church of the Most Precious Blood in Hyde Park, Boston.

Boston, March 15.-Miss Ethel Bar rymore, the actress, now appearing in Lady Frederick" at the Hollis Street theater and Russell G. Colt of Bristol, R. l.. son of Colonel Samuel F. Colt, for many years president of the Unit ed States Rubber company, were mar ried at the rectory of the Roman Cath olic Church of the Most Precious Blood, in Hyde Park, at 9.30 yesterday morn ing, according to announcement made tonight by Miss Barrymcre's man. ager.
 Several Church Dispensations Neees-
 sary.
 Rev Father Chittick officiated. The marriage was formally witnessed by John Barrymore, brother of the bride, and Roswell Colt, brother of the groom.
 Several church dispensations were necessary. as MT. Colt is not a Roman Catholic, his bride is a resident of an other diocese, and it is not the custom of the church to marry il. Lent.
 Following their marriage, MT. and Mrs. Colt passed Sunday as guests of Mir and Mrs. John Fairchild in Ded- ham.
 Persistent Runnor Confirmed.
 Although Mr. Colt a few days ago stated that the wedding was not to take place until Holy Week and would be performed in New York city, the rumor gained persistent circulation yesterday that Miss Barrymore and MT Colt had been married during the day somewhere in the vicinity of Bos- ton. As neither of the principals could be found and the manager of Miss Bar rymore's company expressed complete ignorance of any marriage, the rumors could not be confirmed.
 Public Surprised.
 Tonight Miss Barrymore's manager declared the wedding was as much of a surprise to him as to the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
TAFT's TARIFF MESSAGE.
May Not Be Sent to Congress Today
 Even if Ready.

Washington, March 15.-Doubt was expressed at the White house today whether President Taft's tariff mes sage would be sent to congress to- morrow even if ready Fhe chaotic conditions in the housue due to the victory of the "tnsuTgents'' and demo- crats. may continue for several days. In that event, the house will be in no shape to receive communications from the White house.
 As a rule, these communications are promptly referred to appropriate com- mittees Until the committees are pro- vided for and are ready for business if is considered probable that Presi- dent Taft will withhold his message.
 Washington, March 15.-Instructions were given tonight by Chairman Payne to have the bill sent to the public printer tomorrow.
 Indications late tonight were that the bill would not be introduced tomorrow. as it was proposed to have it printed before it's presentation. The sub-com- mittee decided not to report the bill until the presidents message has been readSin tEe house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Arrested for Sending Threatening Let
 ters to Hartford Pastor.

Hartford, Conn. March 15.-Leon Kalinowski, 35 years old, was arrested tonight for sending threatening letters to Rev. Stanislaus Lozonski, pastor of the Church of St. Cyril and St Methodus. I<alinoWski was placed un- der arrest while attending services in the church and taken to the police station, where an examination seemed to show that he was mentally de- ranged. He will be given a further ex animation tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
TRANSPORT LOGAN MOVED.
Good Prospects of Getting Her of the
 Reef at Honolulu.

Honolulu. March 15.-The lighthouse tender Kukui and the tugs Iroquois and Interpid succeeded last night in moving the United States transport Logan for a short distance on the reef where the vessel had been stuck fast since Saturday when she went aground while attempting to back into her slip. The fact that the three tugs have succeeded in pulling the troop ship even a short distance is consid- cred a good indication that they will be finally successful in their efforts to drag her from the reef. No leak has developed in the hull. and the vessel is well sheltered in case of storm. If tugs cannot move the Logan today, part of her cargo will be removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Says the Military and Naval Activity in His
 Country is for Defense Only
PROTEST TO SECRETARY OF STATE KNOX
Senor Espnosa Declares that No Attacks Sister Re publics is Contemplated Notwithstanding this the United States will Augment the Naval Force in Cen. tral American Waters to Six Vessels.

Washington, March 15.-Nicaragua, through her minister here, Senor Espinoza, protested to Secretary Knox today that the military and naval ac- tivity now in progress in that country is entirely for defensive purposes; that she does not contemplate any attacks on her sister republics and that con- ditions are quiet within her borders.
 Emery Claim Discussed.
 The minister went to the state de- partment armed with a bundle of des- patches rom his government and spent half hour with the secretary during which he discussed also the Emery claim which has been the source of dispute between the two countries for years.
 Both the secretary and the minister expressed the hope after the confer ence of a satisfactory adjustment Of the claim and a peaceful solution of the whole situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
WORLD PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Assignment in Panama Libel Case in
 New York.

New York, March 15.-The Press Publishing company, publishers Of the New York World. through its counsel, Delaney Nicoll. pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in the federal court today to the charge of criminal libel in West Point and the New York post office in the Panama canal case.
 Counsel for Caleb van Hamm, an editor of The World, also entered a plea of not guilty to a similar charge in behaIf of Mir van Hamm. Counsel was granted one week to prepare a special pleading as to the jurisdiction of the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Famous Whiskey Expert Dead.

Lexington, Ky. March 15.-Patrick Lamphear. one of the most widely known Bourbon whiskey experts in the United States, died here last night He was born in Ireland sixty-ffv years ago. His skill in determining the. quality of whiskey by it's aroma had gained a large salary for him, and had won for him the sobriquet of the man with the golden nose."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
BRIEF SESSION OF SENATE.
Senator Stephenson Sworn ln-Read
 ing of Presidents Proclamation.

Washington. March 15.-lThe ses- sion of the senate today was very brief. the chief business being the reading of the presidents proclama- ton calling an extra session of the Sixty-first congress. and the appoint ment of a committee to formally mo- tify the president that the senate was in readiness to receive any message.
 Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin was sworn in as a United States sen ator.
 After being in session fifteen min utes a recess was taken till o'clock and almost immediately upon reas sembling the senate adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Late Bishop Pottsr's Estate Totals a
 Value of S381,565.

New York, March 15.-A schedule of the real and personal property of the late Bishop Henry C. Potter filed with the surrogate here today shows S371, ,563, and with deductions for detts, administrative expenses and commissions net value of $361.05 A majority of the personal estate con- sists of railroad securities. The only real estate owned by the bishop was his summer home at Lake Placid, N S15,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
5ATTLEsHiPS' TRIP
 WAS A REAL WAR CRUISE.
Admiral Sperry Quoted-speeeh at
 New York Banquet.

New York, March 15.-Rear Admir- al Charles <. Sperry and other officers of his fleet were guests Of the Lambs club at a banquet and gambol Sunday night Reporters were not admitted. but Augustus Thomas. shepherd of Lambs after the affair quoted Admir- al Sperry as having said in substance in g speech at the banquet:
 There seems to he a general impress sion that the cruise of the fleet around the world was g practice cruise-a sort of pleasure trip. It was not a practice cruise. It was a real war cruise"
 Later Admiral Sperrys remarks were obtained,
 "The newspa pers." he said. spoke great deal about the time we were Tn port. They gave glowing accounts of the hospitality we received. and. indeed. it was magnificent. but I would like you 70 understand this. that every hour we were in port was spent in co3ling. and that every moment we acted as though it was in time Of war.
 If we had been engaged i'm an ag- gresstye movent against foreign pow er we could not have been more on the alert"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
FAST TRIP BY MALLORY LINER.
Galveston to New York, 2,20O Miles
 in { Days, 15 Hours.

New York, March 15-The Mallory liner Brazos, which reached this port from Galveston today, made the fast ast sea trip on record between the two cities. The ship travelled the 2.2OO miles in days IS hours and f5 min utes, an average speed of 1856 knots. On thk last leg Of her trip she made nearly 100 miles at a speed of 20 1-2 knots. From Key West to New York she broke all records by more than five hours.
 The best previous Galveston New York trip was by the Mallory liner Denver. which made the 2.200 miles. in 1907. in four days, a2 hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
CANNON ELECTED SPEAKER.
Members Draw for seats-Great
 Crowds Attracted to the Capitol.


 Washington, March 15.-PYomptlv st noon both the senate and the house of representative Of the Sixty-frst congress were convened in extraordi- nary session. The presidents proc lamation was read to both bodies, aft CT which business proceeded.
 Crowds of Spectators.
 As is always the case with the con- vening of a new congress. great crowds were attracted to the capitol, but only a small percentage of these were able to gain admittance to either chamber.
 The senate being a continuous body it's organization is complete. The in- terest in today's proceedings there centered in the swearing in of Sen stor Stephenson of Wisconsin, who has been reelected after a bitter fight in the legislature of his state.
 At the other end of the capitol. however, a different situation was pre- sented. The house with it's seventy seven new members, hod to organize q matter of considerable time. Dur ing the prelfminaries. the clerk, Alex apdar McDowei, acted as presiding Hflder. It wes neceseary. first, to swear in the entire membership and this was done by states. The various groups of members marched down the aisles, and standing well in front of the rostrum, took the oath of office This completed, the house entered up- on the work of electing a speaker.
 When the session opened there was no doubt that Joseph G. Cannon would be reelected speaker, notwith- standing the "insurgent movement against him. The slate agreed upon at tine republican caucus of Saturday night, besides Mfr. Cannon. included the present clerk, Mr. McDowe1l: the sergeant. at arms. Henry Casson; the doorkeeper. Frank B. Lyon, and the chaplain, H. N. Couden. all of whom have held ofice for number of years.
 Cannon Elected Speaker.
 Soon after the house met MT. Can non was elected speaker, receiving 2O4 votes. Champ Clark of Missouri re- ceived 166; Cooper, Wisconsin, &: Esch of Wisconsin l; Norris, Nebraska, 3; Hepburn, Iowa, l.
 Aside from the question of what would be done with the rules. great solicitude upon khe part of members was felt concerning the outcome of the biennial lottery for seats. g1scss
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
American Blusjaoket Drowne! at
 Guantanamo.

Washington. March 15.-A blue jacket of the American navy met his death while being instructed in swim ming according to despatch received at the navy department today from Rear Admiral Arnold. The drowning occurred at Guantanamo, the victim being Joh1 Comerford, coxswain of the battleship Mississippi. The body was not recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
THE NEW HAvEN's CONNECTION
With New York and Portchester and New York and Westchester Lines.

New Haven, Conn. March l5.-It is stated officially that in case of the granting to the New York. New Haven and Hartford company by the public service commission of New York the right to acquire minority stocks of the New York and Portchester and New York and Westchester lines, work will begin within thirty days actively on the New York and Westchester line be tween New Rochelle and West Farms. The New York and Portches- ter line will not, as has been stated heretofore. be discarded. and the com pany rights abandoned. but the organ ization of the company will be main tained. as it owns considerable landed property There will. however. proba- bly, be no construction on that line, and future development will be exclu- sively on the Westchester line. which will be extended far into Westchester county. as heretofore outlined.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Modern Rifles to Fortify Mexican
 Harbors.

Mexico, City, March 15.-Mexico's s first attempt to fortify her harbors with modern rifles will be undertaken at Salina Cruz. A commission has been named to draw plans for the final installation of disappearing guns and the erection of proper Notifications. Other sea coast towns will also be for tifled according to present plans.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-16
Stole Goods from New London Rail-
 road Station.

New London. Conn, March 15.- George L. Rutherford. who was arrest- ed in Bridgeport today and taken to New Haven and later brought here under suspicion of being a baggage thief. tonight identified a quantity of goods which he had stolen from the local railroad station and sold to a dealer in secondhand clothing. He will be tried in the morning.