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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25

districts 1, Z and 2 OF the United
Mine Workers OF America full author
ity TO meet the operators OF the an
thracite coal region and to negotiats
with tine anthracite operators an
agreement upon such basis and for
such a period Of time as they. tho
members Of the executive boards. in
their Judgment. believe Industrial and
other conditions surrounding the an
thracite mine workers may warrant
We hereby authorize and Instruct
the United Mine Workers. and so far
az our authority goes. the mine work.
ers OF the anthracite coal region to
remain now and continue at work on
and after the first Of April. 1903. un-
der the terms OF the agreement OF
1906 and until such time as they are
otherwise notified by the Official rep
resentatives Of districts / z and 2 OF
the United Mine Workers OF America.
The report Is signed BY the thirteen
members OF the committee.
President Taft May Be Asked to Ap-
point Arbitration Commission.
The convention was called upon to
act on resolution looking to arbltra-
tion as a final solution. II the men AMI
their employees cannot agree. The res
olution vas. Introduced by a district
officer, and the substance asked Presl-
dent Taft 10 create commission sim
liar to the one appointed by President
Roosevelt in 1902. A heated debate
followed with the result that the reso-
luton was referred TO the three ex-
ecutive boards. Nearly all the leaders
were against Il, and it may never be
put into effect by the boards.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
CONNECTICUT EDUCATORS
Discuss School Matters With Commit.
tee of Education.

Hartford, Conn, March 24-Pro-
posed legislation providing for the
granting Of certificates of qualification
OF tfachers in the public schools and
by The state board of education, pro-
viding that no district or town shall be
entitled to receive any money from the
state in support of schools unless the
schoolhouse and other buildings con-
nected with 1t shall have the approval
of the state board of education, and
also having that when the average at
tendance in a school falls below 12
such school shall be united with an ad-
joining school and that the town may
transport scholars to such adjoining
town, occupied the attention of the
committee on education at the capitol
this afternoon. These proposed meas
ures have grown out of the recon-
mendations made in the report of the
special commission on education made
to the general assembly earlier in the
session and aim to benefit the smaller
towns and to bring greater efficiency
in the educational system in those
towns. The measures were freely dis
cussed by educators from about the
state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
OPPOSITION TO THE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
The Other Side Heard at Hearing>in
Hartford.

Hartford, Conn, March 24.-The op-
position to the passage of the measure
before the legislature for the creation
of public utilities commission was
granted a hearing on the matter IN The
hall of the house today. The opposi-
'tion to the measure was directed by
Lewis Sperry and the first speaker was
Attorney A. c. Graves OF New Haven.
Mr.. Graves stated that he was not op-
posed to a regulation of the public
utilities corporations, but that he did
not think the measure at present be-
fore the legislature was at all satis-
factory either to the corporations or
to the people. He opposed that sort
Of bill and stated that he did not
think that public opinion Is so very
strong in favor Of the creation of a
commission as has been stated. In his
opinion the principal feeling for such a
bill had been started by the fact that
New York and Massachusetts, have
such laws He stated that in his opin-
ion corporate affairs in the state are
in a satisfactory condition and the
corporations are run along conserva-
tive lines. He called attention to the
lack of press comment on the measure
and explained the alleged overcapital-
ization of the Connecticut Railway and
Lighting company. He compared the
street railway lines of Connecticut with
those of Massachusetts and made the
statement that every dollar Of stock Of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford road is represented by actual
property value. Mr.. GRAY es was of the
opinion that there is no PROPER basis
fol- estimating just capitalization and
that a commission could not do so.
The fact that a commission would be
able to fix the price at which corpora.
tion stocks could be issued would work
a great injustice and though that mat
ter ought to be regulated by publicity.
The speaker was of the opinion that
overcapitalization does not hurt the
people but the stockholders. and the
stockholders are not asking for a COM
mission. Another disadvantage of
commission would be that its acts
could not be reviewed by the courts.
The next speaker was L. W. Storrs
of Springfield, who is the manager Of
trolley roads operating over about 500
miles OF roa1. For practical use he did
not believe that a commission would
pr3ve very satisfactory to the people Of
Connecticut. Other speakers were f1r-
mer Senator Sloper of New Britain.
Bryan Mahan of New London and Ar
thur Brewster.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
EIGHT INCHES SNOW AT DENVER
City's Fire Alarm System Almost De-
stroyed-Loss 100000.

. Denver, March Eight inches of
wet. clinging snow, after several
hours Of steady rain, did damage in
Denver last night estimated at from
100000 to $500 900, and cut off wire
communication with the outside world
for many hours. Every wire of the
Western Union and the Postal tele-
graph companies and every toll line of
the telephone company was carried
down by the heavy snow along with
hundreds OF poles. The city's fire
alarm system was almost destroyed
5000 telephone wires in Denver were
rendered useless and hundreds of trees
in the parks and along the boulevards
were damaged.
For several hours today street car
service was at a st@dstill and thou
sands of people plodded to work
through the slush Suburban electric
lines were useless and trains on all
railroads were many hours late, for the
train despatchers were helpless.
Many small fires were caused by
broken and crossed wires.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25

Scranton, Pa. March 2i-Tonight
after reafiirming the demands already
presented to the operators. the anthra-
cite miners in convention voted To re-
main az work after April 1 and to al
how the unions district executive
boards in the hard coal fields OF Penn
sylyania to continue their efforts TO
seek an agreement satisfactory TO the
men. The miners were instructed by
the convention TO stay at work until
otherwise notified by the official rep
resentatives Of the three anthracite
districts and the executive boards
were instructed to negotiate an agree
ment upon such basis as the boards in
their judgment believe the conditions
warrant
Report Of the Policy Committee.
Following is the text Of the report
Of the policy committee:
Scranton. Pa. March "a, 1909.
The Representative of the Special
Convention of Districts 1. Z and Q,
United Mine Workers OF America:
We, your committee, appointed to
formulate proposition to govern the
anthracite mining districts between
now and April l, and after that date.
have carefully considered every possi-
BILE phase of the situation and submit
to you and for your careful cOnsidera-
tion the following:
We hereby reaffirm the demands for
mulated and agreed to at the special
convention of districts /. T. and 9,
United Mine Workers Of America,
held in the city OF Scranton, October
10. 1908. I'VE hereby confer upon the
members Of the executive boards Of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
s6O0,oo0 Bribe
Offered Bingham
EASY TO BECOME MILLIONAIRE
IN FEW MONTHS.
ASTOUNDING STATEMENT
BY New York Police Commissioner
Offer Made During First Year in
office-To Be Investigated.

New York, March PA dishonest
man holding the position of police
commissioner in New York city might
easily become a millionaire in a few
months, so great are the opportunities
for Illicit gains. according to state
ment today by Commissioner Bingham.
For Protection of Criminal interests.
During Mr. Bingham's first year in
the Office, he said, a single bribe of
100000 a year was offered him, if he
would protect certain criminal inter-
ests- Compliance with the conditions
of the Offer" he added, would have
been entirely of negative matter
all they wanted was to be left alone"
Commissioner Bingham was worked
up over the refusal of the city alder
men TO vote him an appropriation of
100000 for a secret service to inves-
tigate Black Hand crimes and other
matters. He referred to the sum as a
paltry one, compared with the
amounts which the criminal interests
are willing to pay to obstruct and pre-
vent the operation of the law
It's a Regular Gold Mine to Dishonest
Man.
''This job of police commissioner"
he said, ''for example, would be a reg
ular gold mine to a dishonest official
If it were put up at auction to the
highest bidder a man could well at-
ford to pay $1,000, 900 for a years op-
portunity to accept what the criminal
classes would be only too glad to offer
him"
Then he referred to the $500, 900 offer
which he had received when he first
took up the Office. ':The offer was of
course carefully guarded he said. Tt
came from suave gentleman who
knew how to handle words to perfsc-
ton, and was able to make his hear
ers understand what was meant with
out laying himself open to any un-
pleasant after effects.
Il listened until l understood what
the fellow was about. Then I gave
him such a talking to that he will new
er forget his visit here as long as he
lives. I've not heard from him since"
Jerome to Investigate.
Commissioner Bingham declined to
give the name Of the man who had
made the offer, nor would he say what
interests had sought protection. 1t was
rumored later in the day that District
Attorney Jerome would investigate the
charges made by Mr.. Bingham.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
Man Who Took the Boy From School Says His
Name is James H. Boyle,
WOMAN Is DEFIANT AND NAUGHTY.
Kidnappers Taken Before Grand Jury-The Charge,
Under the Laws of Ohio if any is Found, Will be
Blackmail-Suicide of Mary Diener, Who, the Police
Believes Was One of the Plotters.

story Of the kidnapping of Willie
Whitla is vet to come, the people Of
sharon are waiting in eager expectan-
cy for the positive Identification OF al
the persons arrested at Cleveland last
night and the story of the other per-
sons connected with the case.
Others Implicated.
That others besides those who are
now charged with the crime are i'm
plicated in it is doubted by few here
and the discovery of the others in the
case promises a sensation when the
facts become known.
That there would be an effort to
prevent the making public of names
which may be involved in the case was
surmised todav by reason of activity in
certain lines, but the probability is
that the parties in custody will not
be permitted TO withhold the names Of
other persons implicated when the case
comes to trial.
Boyle a Resident of Sharon Most of
His Life.
James Boyle, believed to be the man
under arrest at Cleveland, together
with a woman he says is his wife,
both charged with the kidnapping of
Willie WhitIa. had been a resident of
Sharon all his life until about six or
seven years ago. Since that time he
has been in the habit Of making in
frequent visits here. his last trip to
his home being shortly after Christ
mas. when he came here with a wo-
man he introduced as his wife,
He said he had married her in Den
yer about a year ago and let it be
known that she came of wealth fam
known that she came of a wealthy fam
sion Of considerable money in her own
right.
After waiting to attend the funeral
of his uncle, John Boyle, proprietor of
the Shenango house here. three weeks
ago Boyle left Sharon on March y.
Boyles uncle was a warm friend of
Thomas Forker, brother of Mrs. Whit
la, who sold Boyle the Shenango hotel
for the Forker estate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
THOUSAND PUPILS
QUIETLY FILED OUT.
Teachers Prevented Panic in School
When Fire Started.

New York. March PA serious
panic was narrowly averted today
among the three thousand pupils in
one of the large public schools in the
Bronx when fire started on the lower
floor Just as the children were being
dismissed for the day. Reassured by
the teachers, who kept telling them
that the fire amounted to nothing. the
children on the upper floors walked
down the stairs and through the smoke
filed corridors in good order. Some of
the teachers and employees in the build
ing put out the fire. which was con-
fined 10 a small room in which it start
ed. befOrs the firemen arrived
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
sWEATED BY THE POLICE,
WOMAN REFUSES TO TALk
Relatives of Young WhitIa Unable to
Identity Prisoner.

Cleveland, O.. March 24.-A woman,
whose actual identity is as much en-
shrouded in mystery tonight as it was
twelve hours ago when she was ar
rested on suspicion Of being involved
In the kidnapping of Willie Whitla,
was the moving spirit in the famous
case, the police charge.
Beyond the assertion of James H.
Boyle, her companion and alleged CO.
conspirator, that she is his wife, not
a word can be obtained to clear the
situation.
Sweated thoroughly by the police,
the woman, beyond breaking down and
giving way to tears, keeps her coun-
sell
That another person was involved
in the job was the theory of the po-
to be Mary Deiner, committed suicide
by taking poison. dropping dead on
the street. 1t developed that this wo-
man had been in company Of the
Boyles in a saloon last night Inves-
tigation showed, however, that she was
simply an innocent participator in the
hospitality of the Boyles. 1t is be-
lieved that fear for possible results OF
having been in the company of the
alleged kidnappers caused the woman
to do away with herself.
Sharow, Pa, March 24.-Attempts Of
the relatives of little Whitla to identify
the woman suspect held in Cleveland
were useless, according to a statement
made by Harry Forker. an uncle of
the boy, here tonight. Forker stated
positively that he had never seen the
woman before.
Il do not know the woman" he
said "Alr. Whitla, his wife, daughter
Salina. and 1 closely scrutinized the
features of the woman today in Chief
Kohler's Office, and none of US knew
her"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
Death Of Kentucky FinaneIer.

Louisville, KY, March 24-E. c.
Bohne, vice president of the Southern
National bank and a financier inter-
ested in many important enterprises,
died today at his home here Of angina
pectoris He was SO years old and wes
born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, of a
prominent Huguenot emigrant family.
His father was an officer under Ma
poleOn and later counsellor of Cassel.
Mr. Bohne was one of the most active
members of the American Bankers
associate He was the father of
Louisyille's park system.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
TWELVE PERSONS KILLED
BY TORNADO IN TEXAS
Number of Houses Moved from Their
Foundations.

Dallas, Texas. March 24-Twelve
persons were killed and "a score in
jured by a tornado that swept over
the northeastern part OF Wise county
last night. Several small towns were
visited b. the storm, but none was
destroyed although each suffered se-
rious damage.
Starting at Grafton. I'm the north
eastern part OF the county, the storm
passed 20 the north Of Decatur. the
county seat. and struck several small
settlements. OF which Slidell Is the
center. The tornado then turned
southeast without doing further seri-
Gus damage
The greatest loss OF life occurred on
farms The destruction OF Ira Rice's
farmhouse caused the death OF eight
persons near Slidell. light in the
house ignited the Tuins and the flames
snuhed out the lives OF the eight bur-
fed victims
At Sanger and Greenwood n num-
Der OF houses were moved from their
foundations. A schoolhouse near
Sanger was wrecked In this region
Ben Wilson and Glasgow Clark. farm
ers, and two children OF a negro tsn-
ant. were killed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
CITY CHARTER OF NEW LONDON
Hearing on Behalf of Two Amendment
Measures.
(special 10 The Bulletin.l

Hartford. March 24.--Representative
Wilton and ex-senator William J.
Brennan appeared before the commit
tee on cities and boroughs this after
noon in behalf of the two measures
amending the city charter of New
London, which their committee is al
ready favorably disposed toward One
provides that no money shall be ex-
pended by the common council of the
city other than that appropriate ~
the annual city meeting. unless such
expenditures shall have been approved
by a two thirds vote of the common
council and by a city meeting and
special tax shall be laid to meet such
expenditures.
The other bill amends the city char
ter so that the city government shall
have the power to lay sidewalks, half
the cost of the same being met by the
property owner, and that the city shall
maintain the sidewalks afterward.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
Connecticut
Legislature.
EDWIN q. GAGER REELECTED
JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT.
NORWICH COMPRESSED AIR co.
Resolution Called from Table and Re-
iected-Unfavorable Report on Re-
imbursing Charles E. Haziehurst.

Hartford, March 24.-The senate
was called to order at Ills by Presi-
dent pro TEN. Brooks. Prayer by
Chaplain Sexton.
Trout Bill Tabled.
On the motion of Senator Fem
the unfavorable report of the comI
mittee on fish and game on the bill
to prohibit the sale OF trout taken
from waters stocked by the state was
tabled.
Unclaimed Deposits.
Senator Goodwin explained the un-
favorable report of the committee on
banks on the bill providing that un-
claimed deposits in savings banks
shall escheat to the state. He moved
the rejection of the bill
Senator Blakeslee said that there
are $4,000 on deposit in the savings
banks. He introduced the bill in the
interest of the state. The opposition
Continued on page eight.)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
Famous Thoroughbred Breaks Hip.

Lexington, KY, March 24.-Sir Dixon
one of the most famous thoroughbred
sires in America, broke his hip while
running in the paddocks at Col. f. +.
Clay's Runnymede stud in Bourbon
county and was killed today. He was
foaled hn 1885 and was the sire of many
winners. Mr. Clay was once asked to
put any price on him up to $780, 900, hut
he declined.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
10 MEN MAuLED BY LIONS.
Record of the Mombasa Shooting Sea-
son Just Ended.

Mombass, British East Africa. March
24.-The heavy rains have begun in
the protectorate. and yesterday four
inches of rain fell in the short space
of three hours. The grass fires which
lately have been destroying the prai-
rles and driving the game in close to
the railroad line have been put out by
the downpour.
The popular shooting season is al an
end. The record for the four months
shows the killing OF 10 lions. includ-
ing two man-eaters. and 5000 head Of
other game. During the season nine
natives and four white men were
mauled by lions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
The Senate Tariff Bill.

Washington, March 24.-The tariff
bill to be recommended by the senate
committee on finance will be ready to
be reported on the day the Payne bill
passes the house. according to the
present intentions Of the republican
members of the committee, who are
holding daily sessions. Consideration
of the schedules on earthenware and
potteries was begun and concluded to-
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
PROBABLY FATALLY BURNED.
Mrs. Henry Dow Attempted TO Stamp
Olt a Grass Fire.

Middietown. Conn. March 24-Nrs.
Henry Dow. so years. living at the
home Of Benjamin Gilbert I'm the West
Long Hill district, was so badly burned
while attempting to nut out grass
lire late today that she IS not expected
TO live. A brush fire spread to the
grass in the Gilbert yard. and fearing
that It might spread 20 the house. Mrs.
Dow attempted to stamp it out. Her
dress caught fire and before assistance
could reach her her clothes were con-
sumed and her body from the shoulders
down so badly burned that she cannot
recover. Mrs. Dow had been house,
keeper for many years at the Gilbert
home
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
DIAMOND PIN IN PAWNsHoP,
YALE STUDENTS ARRESTED
Charged with Taking the Property
from q Boarding House.

New Haven, Conn, March 24.-Al-
leging that they had stolen a diamond
pin from a woman in boarding house
L0rez De Victoria. a senior in the Yale
Sheffield Scientific school. whose home
is in New York, and Andrew V. Ric-
cardi, a former student in the Yale
Law school, were arrested tonight and
placed under bonds for their appear
ance in court tomorrow morning. The
pin, which belonged to a Mrs. Sanford
Of New Milford. was found in a pawn
brokers shop. where it had been rawn-
ed by Riccardi for S15, and an investi-
cation led to the arrest of the two men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
The srownsviIIe shootiro Un.

Washington, March 24.-Secretary OF
War Dickinson announced today the
retired army officers who have been
appointed members of the court of in
quiry to Investigate the discharge Of
the battalion or the Twenty-ffth in
fantry, colored, for alleged completely
in the affray at Brownsville in 1906 as
provided by the Foraker resolution.
The time and place of meeting of the
court have not yet been determined,
but it is expected the court win be in
this city in the course of a few days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
Fire DAMAGED Church s25.ooo.

badly damaged by fire this evening.
The loss is estimated at $25. 900. Sew
eral churches and schools situated near
the burning building caught fire sew
eral times, but were saved. Defective
electric wiring is thought 70 have
started the blaze. No person was in.
the church at the time.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
sUFFRAeETTEs WELCOMED.
Out of Jail, They Are Regarded as
Martyrs.

London, March 24.-The woman suf
fragists who were sent to prison on ac-
count of the demonstrations in par
lament square Feb 25 received an en-
thusiastic reception upon their release
from Holloway Jail today A process
sion was formed. headed by a band
and made its way to HolbOrn. where
welcome breakfast was given in
honor of the martyrs Lady Con-
stance Lytton is among the women re-
leased
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
TWENTY BATTLEsHIPs NEEDED
ON THE PACIFIC COAST,
Declares Rear Admiral Bob Evans in
an Interview.

Tacoma. Wash. March 24-Rear
Admiral Robley ID. Evans said In an Ia
terview here today:
we need twenty battleships on the
Pacific coast. With such a force this
coast Is safe from any attack / do
not believe In dividing the Atlantic
feet IN order 10 send ships to the Pa
cilic.
We should concentrate our forces.
The danger Of nom concentration was
fully demonstrated by Russias failure
on the sea I'm her combat with Japan"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-25
WALKING AROUND THE WORLD.
Pedestrian Drops in on Mayor Of New
York City.

New York, March 24-Stephen STAN
bustan. Servian, who started from
Los Angeles on a walking trip around
the world six months ago, reached
New York today and dropped in on
Mayor Mcclellan to obtain the may
org endorsement In a little --oen
memorandum book which he carried
Stephen was brown and hard from
his open air life. He wore a greyish
sIouch hat inscribed Walking
around the world. Started from Los
Angeles, California"
Before another six months have
passed he expects to reach Servia and
pay a visit to King Peter, who is an
old friend. he says. He plans to take
three years for his entire trip.