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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
THE HOUSE.

The house was called to order at 11.30 by Speaker Banks Prayer was offered by the Rev. Franklin T Coun- tryman, the house chaplain.
 Petitions.
 By MT. Bishop of New Haven-Of wives and mothers of New Haven in favor of the eremoval of screens from saloon windows Excise.
 By MT. Bishop of New Haven-Of w. P. Nicholson and others for the law limiting liquor licenses to one in 1000 population. Excise.
 By MT. Bishop of New Haven-Of Charles M. Moore of New Haven and others in favor of the removal of screens from saloons. Excise. By Mir. Hyde of Orange-Of the women of Orange in favor of a bill re- quiring removal of screens from doors and windows of saloons. Excise
 By AIT. Hyde of Orange-For exit and entrance only upon street to places where liquor is sold Excise.
 Reports Of Committees.
 Railroads-Unfavorab on renewal of street railway franchises. Report accepted and bill rejected.
 Railroads-Unfavorab on partial construction of street railway or loss of franchise. Report accepted and bill re jected.
 ncorporations-Unfa on in- cooperating the Prevalent Industrial company. Report accepted and resolu- tion rejected.
 Military Affairs on nouse bill No. 670 amending an act concern ing the care of invalid soldiers. sailors and marines of the Spanish-American war. Calendar.
 Public Health and Safety-Unfavor- able on permits for carting of garbage. Report accepted and bill rejected.
 Military Affairs-Favorable on house bill No. 6T2 amending an act relating to the support of indigent soldiers, sailors and marines and their families Calendar.
 Cities and Boroughs-Unfavora concerning the appointment of build ing inspector in unineorporated towns of 5000 or more. Report accepted and bill rejected.
 Substitute for Tuberculosis Bill.
 The committee on humane institu- tions reported a substitute for the so- called tuberculosis bill and reported unfavorably OF the one which has been before the committee The report on the original was accepted and the bill rejected.
 The substitute is substantially the same as the original, except in two im- portant details. It specifics that cot tages shall not be built at a cost to ex- ceed $500 per bed; in other words, one having accommodations for ten pa tients shall not cost more than s, 900. The other alteration is that not more than $10 per week shall be charged for the board of each patient. The substi- ute was referred to the committee on appropriations on recommendation of the committee on humane institutions
 An Annendment.
 The substitute resolution amending the charter of the Northern Connecti- cut Light and Power company was taken from the foot of the calendar on motion of Mir. Whiton of New London and he offered an amendment. The company desires to issue bonds. MT. Whiton's amendment would limit the issue to not exceeding two-thirds of the value of actual construction. The amendment was passed and the resolu- tion passed without opposition.
 Adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Washington, March 16.-President Taft's message calling for revision of the tariff was sent to congress today It reads
 The Message.
 "To the Senate and House of Repre-
 sentatives:
 T have convened the congress in this extra session in order to enable ii to give immediate consideration to the revision of the Dingley tariff act. conditions affecting production, man ufacture @and business generally have so changed in the last twelve years as to require readjustment and revision of the import duties imposed by that act. More than this, the present tar 3ff act, with tGe other sources of gov- ernment revenue, does not furnish in- come enough to pay the authorized ex- penditures. By July 1 next, the ex- cess of expenses over receipts for the current fiscal year will equal s100, 000.- 000
 The successful party in the late election Is pledged to a.revision of the tarin The country. and the business community especially expect it. The prospect of change fin the rates of import duties always causes a suspen- sion or halt in business, because of the uncertainty as to the changes to be made and their effect. It is therefore of the highest importance that the new bill should be agreed upon and passed with as much speed es possible con- sistent with it's due and thorough con- sideration.
 For these reasons. l have deemed the present to be an extraordinary oc- casion within the meaning of the con- stitution. justifying and requiring the calling of an extra session.
 Tn my inaugural address I stated in a summary way, the principles upon which, in my judgment, the revision of the tariff should proceed, and indicated at least one new source of revenue that might be properly resorted to in order to avoid future deficit. It is not nec- essary for me to repeat what I then said.
 '1 venture to suggest that the vital business interests of the country re- quire that the attention of the con- gress in this session be chiefly de- voted to the consideration of the new tariff bill, and that the less time given to other subjects of legislation in this session. the better for the country.
 WILLIAM Fl. TAFT
 "The White House. March 16, 1909"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

Berlin, March 16.-Jose De Jesus Paul. the Venezuelan envoy to Europe, has arrived here from Paris with the object of assuring the German govern . ment of the good will of President Gomez and his administration and thanking it for it's recognition of the new government SenOr Fortoul, the Venezuelan charge daffaires, came here from Paris last week and ar ranged with the foreign office. for the reception of Senor Paul
 St. Petersburg, March 16.-The for eign office has decided to send Rus sian consul to Harbin, Manchuria, and a letter was today sent to Finance Minister Kokovsoff announcing the in tention of the foreign office to cancel the consular functions of General Hor- Nath. This action will facilitate the settlement of the trouble in Harbin arising from the control of the munich pality by the railroad authorities in that it will limit the power of General Horvath to enforce the municipal reg ulations against Chinese and foreign merchants
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
THE "MoYEN AGE" GOWN
 THE THING THIS SUMMER
Waist Line Only Six Inches Above the
 Knee.

New York. March 16.--There were only two things shown at the first ses- sion of the Dressmakers Protective as- sociation today. One was the style clerical" a summer costume made to look as much like the French priest s robs as possible, with five hundred but tons on it.
 The other novelty was the "Moyen Age gown, which was first heard from at a western dressmakers' convention a short time ago. Several specimens of this, which is to be the really proper thing this summer" were shown today. The exhibitors explain ed that the waist line in this model is "siX inches above the knee, requiring corsets five inches longer than last year" Features of the "Moyen Age" which is said to follow the costume lines worn by fashionable women of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth French centuries" are a separate hanging pocket for pennies" suspend ed at one side. and a gigantic buckle of red and gold worn at the breast.
 The associations president told her auditors this afternoon that the favor ite color for street wear next season is called ''tea green" Then there is a new mustard shade known as khaki de'or." In the pastel shades. the fav- orites will be peach blossom" "cloud blue" and cloud gray" Raw silks and few diagonal silk crepe are to be the preferred materials.
 The delegates will discuss corsets to- morrow. gowns for occasions on Thurs day. and out of door costumes in Fri day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17

alleged brutal treatment. She said she was positive that her husband dis charged the pistol in an effort to kill her. Other witnesses testihed in cor roboration of this statement. Mrs. Gil lard's IA year cid son, who vas present during the tragedy, said his father had fully determined to kill his mother and that he would have succeeded but for Chaloner.
 Verdict of coroner's Jury.
 The jury. which was composed of substantial farmers made a searching investigation and came to the de- cision that death was due to accident which occurred during an effcrt t. save the life of Mrs. Gillard. At the time of the inquest the room still showed evidences of the great struggle. The woman's hat was in one corner of tho room an1 hairpins were scattered ahoui the floor. The tongs. bent from the blows, were bloody and contained clumps of hair Mrs. Gillard showed evidences of her bad treatment Hei head was badly cut In many placer and her clothes were torn.
 At the inquest today she told how her husband had frequently nistreate9 her and said that whenever she tried to escape to seek protection he woulS ovcrtake her and force her to return chsloner Had Often Befriendsd cillarS
 Glllard was about 45 years old anS was of powerful build. Chaloner had frequently befriended him. as he was in poor circumstances, and only recent ly offered to give him a mule SO that he could get around the country bet ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
he house adjourned at 4.45.
 Senate Adjourned to Friday.
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED
 BY SPEAKER CANNON.
Personnel Of Ways and Means and Rules committees-t4isses from the Democrats.

Washington, March 16.-Speaker Cannon today announced the ways and means and rules committees. The new members of the ways and means are: Cushman of Washington, republican, and Harrison of New York and Brous- card of Louisiana. democrats.
 The full committees as announced follow:
 Rues-The speaker; Dalzell, Pa; Smith. Iowa; Clark, Mo. Fitzgerald, N. Y.
 Ways and means-Payne, N. Y; Dal- zell, Pa; Mccall, Mass; Hill. Conn.,; BOutell H.; Needham, Cal; Calder head, Kan. Fordney, Mich; Gaines, w. Va; Cushman, Wash; Longworth, Ohio; crumpacker, Ind; Clark Mo; Harrison, N. Y.; Broussard, La; Un- derwood, Ala; Griggs. Ga; Pou, N. C., and Randell, Tex.
 Mir. Fitzgerald, democrat, who is add cd to the rules committee, is the au- thor of the amendment to the rules which were yesterday adopted The other democratic place on that com mittee went to MT. Clark, the minority leader.
 greeted the announcements, which the speaker each time squeIched by sharp ly bringing down his gavel, and admon- ishina the galleries that they must observe the proprieties. This novel way of rebuking the members who had en- gagged in the hlssing brought from that aide of the house only groans and gulf flaws.
 Champ Clark, Minority Leader, Dis
 gusted.
 After the announcement of the per- mOnnel of the two committees, Champ Clark the minority leader said:
 'Originally, the speaker had the pow CT, and exercised it, to appoint all committees. both the majority and minority members.
 Under Speaker Reed, when Bailey of Tenas was the minority leader, and under Speaker Henderson I think the minority leaders were consulted a good deal regarding the appointment of mi- norify members When Cannon was elected speaker and Williams minority Iea<sr the speaker conferred on the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
MAY SECURE ADDITIONAL
 LAND FOR BUILDING,
Alexander Don of Page Boiler Go. Get ting Ready for the New storehouse at GreeneVille.

Alexander Don of the w. H. Page Boiler company has been here this week completing the deal regarding the land for a site for the company's new warehouse at Greeneville and the deed will probably be passed today. When the property was looked over carefully it was found that instead of being ap- proximately 90x9O it was but 9OxSO This was a surprise to MT. Walsh as well as to MT. Don, but the matter was adjusted satisfactorily on Tuesday, MT. Walsh making a concession for the land which he didn't have, although he supposed the property was about square where the deal was made. Mr. Don may secure some additional land on the north but will go ahead at once on the plans for the building.
 On Monday a representative of the New Haven road was here and went with MT. Don to the site. He. agreed to do everything Mir Don desired in the way of laying a spur track to the building to accommodate the business so that all is settled regarding that. MT. Walsh has taken away the fences and Is about ready to move the build- ing from the property.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
ARMED UPRISING AGAINST
 NEW CUBAN REPUBLIC.
It is Not Known Yet How Serious the
 Movement ls.

Havana March 16.-The first armed uprising against the new Cuban repub- lie occurred last night, within a little more than six weeks after the inaugu- ration of General Gomez as president. How serious the movement is. it Is im- possible Co determine at present. all that is known being that a sergeant of the rural guards stationed at the town of Vueltas. in Santa Clara prov ince. with a party of seven men. some other members of the rural guard and a number of peasants took to the woods. and that the troops are in ac- tive pursuit.
 While the movement apparently is unimportant numerically. all indlca- tions point 10 the fact that it ls part of a widespread conspiracy.
 An official statement Is to the effect that Sergeant Cortes and seven men had started an insurrectionary move- ment. the motive for which, it was of- flcially declared. was he refusal of the government to give Cortes a commits sion as captain in the regular army.
 Later 1t was learned that e conspira- oy had been unearthed, in which the rural guard was implicated. At Place tas a Corner captain of the rural guard. Davastida by name, and at Vueltan, Corporal Richardo and two civilians were arrested on the charge of com pliclty iu the insurrectiinary move- ment
 It has been known for some time tha the discipline In the rural guard has been greatly impaired. This has been particularly marked since the withdrawal of the American officers and the recent attempt to draft its members into the regular army, which resulted In a mutlnous demonstration a short dme ago fin front of the palace Havana.
 Rumors are current that Colonel Vallo. who was recently dismissed from the rural guard has risen in Oreionto at the head of two hundred men, but it Is doubtful If there is any truth in this.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
ANNUAL BANQUET
 OF THE ROUND TABLE.
Big Event of the Year Held at Buck ingham Memorial-DeIightfuI Time Resulted.


 The annual banquet of the Round Table, always one of the most memor- able events of the year and eagerly looked forward to by the members, was held Tuesday evening at the Bucking- ham Memorial. Under the arrange rnents made by S. Howard Mead as the committee of one in charge of the ban quet and the plans carried out by the entertainment ommittee-William D Tillson. Miss Carrie A. Stevens, Mrs. O. E. Ryther, Mrs. H. $. Blacknar and Mrs. w. T. Thayer-ssveral rarely en- joyable hours were passed from the time the members gathered at 7.S0 in the parlors.
 The party numbered about sixty, in- cluding a number of the friends of the members. and after partners for SUD- per had been found by matching the cards containing names of noted per- sonages the company marched up to the hall where the delicious banquet was served by the ladies of the Wom- ans Relief corps. The tables were at tractiveiy decorated and the following was tEe menu;
 Oysters on the Half Shell.
 Tomato Soup Roast Stuffed Turkey. Celery. Muffins. Crackers Mashed Potato Mashed Turnip.
 Cranberry Sauce.
 Escalloped Oysters.
 Fruit Salad.
 Ice Cream.
 Cake
 Coffee. At the conclusion of the banquet President Bishop arose and a motion for vote of thanks to the women of the Relief corps was entertained and passed. While the tables were being cleared a social time was spent in the parlors, after which return was made to the banquet hall where the follow ing programme was carried out, MT Tillson presiding: Piano solo. Polka de Concert,
 Miss Alice Woodward. Reading from MT. Dooley,
 Mrs. John Tanning Songs
 a. Believe Me, if All Those Enisaring
 Young Charms. b. The Ould Plaid Shawl, Kerry Dance,
 Mrs. F. H. Merrill. Violin solo,
 Rev. Donald B. MacLane. Reading, Biddy's Trials Among the
 Yankees, Vocal duet,
 Mrs. Merrill and William D. Tillson. Bass SOlO.
 J. Holland Larrabee. Violin solo.
 Rev. Mir. MacLane. Piano solo. Sous Bois,
 Miss Woodward Reading, St. Patrick and the Serpent.
 Mrs. H. s. Blackmar. Songs-
 a. Wearing of the Green, b. Come Back to Erin,
 Mrs. Merrill. It was given throughout with artistic renderings of every number. and spe cial favor accorded in the applause to Miss Woodward. Airs. Merrill and Rev. Mir. MacLane. The evening will go nn record as one rarely excelled in the an- nals of the club.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
WE DOING.
Bennett-Beniamin.

With relatives and friends in at tendance numbering about fifty, at the home of the brides parents, Mir and Mrs. Charles Benjamin of Preston, the wedding of their daughter, Hattie, took place Tuesday afternoon to Albert Ben nett of the same town. The ceremony was performed by Rev N. B. Prindle, pastor of the Preston City Baptist church, to which both bride and groom belong. The house was attractively decorated and the bride wora a becom- ing gown of the latest style. Many handsome presents were received, both young people being well known resi- dents of the town. The groom is the son of William Bennett.
 A wedding supper followed the cere- mony. The newly married couple will reside on the Judge Tanning place in Ledyard, which was purchased several months ago by the groom.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
TARIFF BILL MAY BE
 PRESENTED TO HOUSE TODAY
Yesterday's Session of That Body As
 stunned It's Wonted Dignity.

Washington. March 16.-In striking contrast to the scenes of confusion, disorder and acrimonious debate which marked the opening day of the house, the session of that body today assumed its wonted air of dignity There was general good feeling among the mem bcrs whose main topic of conversation was the fight of yesterday over the rules. The anticipated message of President Taft pointing out the neces sity for a revision of the tariff was re ceived and met with prolonged ap- plause from the republicans. Some dis appointment however. was felt over the fact that the tariff measure was not presented This, 1t is expected, will be done tomorrow.
 Interest attached to the announce Of the committees on rules and ways and means.
 The biennial lottery for seats was conducted and many were the disap- pointments upon the part of those whose names were among the last to be drawn.
 The house adjourned at 4.45.
 Senate Adjourned to Friday.
 Washington. March 16.-'The reading of the presidents message to congress in favor of revision of the tariff was the chief business before the senate today. The message received careful attention from senators. After the adoption of a motion that the senate should not meet again until next Fri day, an adjournment was taken at 121S o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
TRIAL OF COLONEL COOPER.
Judges Charge to the Jury will Make
 3o,ooo. Words.

Nashville, Tenn, March 16.-Another one of those tedious delays which have marked the trial of Col. D. B. Cooper, Robin Cooper and J. D. Sharp for the murder of former United States Sem ator Carmack today prevented Judge Hart from charging the jury. Attor- neys on both sides fairly swamped the court with requests for instructions and compelled him to go over much of the work he had completed. It was late tonight when he dictated the las. paragraph of his charge to the jury and Judge Hart says he hopes to begin reading it to the jury about noon to- morrow The charge complete makes about SO,O00 words. It covers the en- tire range of the case and the various theories and explains extensively the law.
 Attorney General McCarn was quite sanguine of a conviction tonight. 'I look for a disagreement as far as John Sharp is concerned" he said, "but nothing can save the others from con- vipfiOn"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Composer of Song "Ta Rs Rs Rs Boon,
 De Ay" Dead

Denver. Col, March is-Paul stan ley. comedian and composer of the song 'Ta Ra Ra Ra Boom De Az" died yesterday after lingering il- ness Stanley whose real nane was Sonnonberg. had lived here with his wife since the San Francisco earth quake. He was reduced to stFml9sned circumstances and his health was much impaired by the earthquake. He was e1 years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Shooting Followed an Argument
 Hartford Boarding House.

Hartford, March I6.-Following an argument in a boarding house at 7s Front street, tonight. Steven W. Tomp- kins shot Peter Mullen in the left shoulder. infiicting a serious but not fatal wound. Mullen. who is 45 years old and says his home is in Provi- dence, was taken to St. Francis hos pital. Tompkins was arrested and held on a charge of assault with intent to kill. When searched, a revolver. a number of cartridges and 8 bunch of skeleton keys were found in Tompkins' possession
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
Governor of Missouri Will Fight Re-
 turn to Three Gents Rate.

Jefferson City. Mo, March 16.-That he would exhaust all the powers of the state before he would permit the rail- mile passenger rate was the declara- ton of Governor Hadley today. His statement followed the action of a rail- road conference in Chicago yesterday at which the decision to restore the old rate was taken.
 q have determined not to permit the railroads of this state to continue to impose upon the people what I con- sider unfair rates" said the governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
CITIZENSHIP REFUSED
To Man Who Would Follow Dictates of His Trade Union Rather Than Laws of Our Land.

Danville, H.. March 16.-Judga Wright of the federal court has decided to refuse naturalization papers to Will liam Strong of Westville, member of the United Mine Workers of America. When asked "If it came to the point that the miner and the laws of the United States differed. which should you follow?" Strong answered "The union, of course" Judge Wright said:
 T can never grant the right of citi- zenship m the United States to any man who follows the dictates of his trade union rather than the laws of our land
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
CUT IN WAGES OF ITS
 24o,o0o EMPLoYEs
Rumors Again Current Respecting U.
 s. Steel Corporation.

New York, March 16.-Reports were again current today, fin quarters said matters. that the United States Steel corporation is contemplatin~ a cut of from Is to 20 per cent in the wages of it's 240,000 employees, to take effect April Is. The decision to re- duce wages. it was stated, was reached at a conference held last Saturday.
 E. H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, when asked regarding the truth of the report to- night. said that the question of wage reduction had not been discussed yet by the board of directors, and that no cut in wages had been decided on by the management. He added. however that he did not mean to say that a re- duction would not be decided on ulti- mafaly-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-17
GIVEN A CHANCE TO
 SAW HIS WAY TO LIBERTY
How a French Lion Tanner Is Trying
 to Escape Deportation.

New York. March 16.-Francis Louis Boissanade. a French lion tanner held for deportation at Ellis island was about the busiest man in that little community today. Tn order to show the authorities how he managed to es- cape from Ellis Island on August 2S by saving through two solid bars with an ordinary caseknife, he started in this morning at Commissioner Watch orn's direction, to do the job over again.
 If the lion tanner can saw through the bars. he has the commissioners promise of a recommendation for his admission. There has been suspicion that he had some help from insiders in his previous attempt.
 At II o'clock the last bulletin from Ellis Island to the commissioner in- formed him that Boissanade was stfll saving and planned to work all night. He thinks he can complete the job by noon tomorrow.