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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Important Developments Yesterday in the h. surrection Against Adoption of House Rules
ALLIED FORCES CLAIM A VICTORY
Satisfactory Working Agreement Entered Into by Re- publican Insurgents" and Democrats-Name of
 Roosevelt Mentioned 'Insursent" Sympathizer- MT. Watson Says Organization will Win in Walk.

Washington, March 12.-Three im- portant developments occurred today in the insurrection against the adop- ton by the house in the rules of the Slxtietn congress to govern the in- coming congress.
 Compromise Failed to Unite.
 compromise, fathered by Senator tummins of Iowa, and presented to the regulars by President Taft, failed to unite the republican members. What was pronounced as a satisfactory working agreement was entered into by the republican Insurgents" and the democrats. The name of Theodore Roosevelt was mentioned today as an 'fnsurgent" sympathizer.
 z Provisions of the Compromise.
 The compromise was one that the 'insurgents' have had under eonsid- eration ever since the report became current that President. Taft desired a postponernent of the fight on the rules lest 1t might delay the passage of a tariff bill.
 It provided for the reelection of Speaker Cannon and the adoption of the rules of che Sixtieth congress for the special session. After the organ izatiOn of the house on Monday it was provided that a resolution should be passed authorizing a committee to in vestigate the rules and report on prO- posed changes in the regular session in December. It was proposed that the insurgents" be allowed to name four of their number for the committed. the democrats six and the regulars five. The last five were to be Representa- tives Mann of Illinois, Currier of New Hampshire. Keller of Ohio. Smith of Iowa and Stevens of Minnesota.
 President Will Exert His Influence.
 For the regulars. former Represent ative Watson of Indiana replied that the compromise was acceptable if amended so as to allow the speaker - appoint the committee. due regard be- ing given to the insurgents" in its composition. The leaders of the "in they would accept no such proposal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
COOPER TRIAL ARGUMENTS.
States Case Attacked by the Defense's
 Strongest Lawyer.

Nashville, Tenn, March I2.-The de- lenses strongest lawyer attacked the states case today with telling effect wren Judge James Mct'erran Anderson began his argument in thestrial of Col. D. B. Cooper, Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp for the murder of former United States Senator E- w. Carmack. Jucge Anderson Is chief counsel for the defense. He was close personal friend and political supporter of Sen atcr Carrlack. Although in bad tealtl, as well as worn with the strain of tell weeks of active work, his speech today added only lustre to his reputation as an orator. He adopts no theatrical devices, speaks no metaphors and in- dulges in no sentimental appeals. He boldly disclalmed any idea of pleading that any editorial could justify the staying of Carmack and declared that his clients case rested alone on the law of self preservation.
 An immense throng gathered to hear Judge Anderson, but excellent order was maintained. The speaker grew weak about 4.30 p. m. and asked con- tinuance until tomorrow. when he will close the defenses case. He will be followed by Attorney General McCarn. who will close for the state, and after the judges charge the case will go to the jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

ton to deal with the committee as representatives of the anthracite mine workers and not as officers of the un- ion. They renewed their offer to con- fine the present agreement for a term of three years, and this was their final proposition. MT. Lewis requested that 1t be put in writing and that the op- orators answered that it could be cen sidered a5 an exact duplicate Of the one made in 1906. They called attention to the number of the page of the min utes of the meetings in 1906 upon which the proposition appeared
 Tt was understood that another con . ference would be held after MT. Lewis and his committee presented the oper- ators' proposition to a convention of mine workers" Agreement Must Provide for Recoeni-
 tion.
 The miners tonight had nothing to say as to the probable action of the tri- district convention. The executive boards will meet in Central Labor un- ion hall here tomorrow to fix the time and place of the convention and to issue the call After this they will leave for their respective homes and begin the work of stirring up the un- ions to elect delegates to the conven- ton.
 The miners leader said positively before today's conference that the miners representatives would not sign an agreement until it explicitly pro- yides for recognition of the United Mine Workers of America. He said also that an agreement of this kind must be signed by the miners as offi- cers of the union and not as repre- sentatives of the anthracite mine workers. If the miners support him in his attitude 1t looks as if there will be no agreement reached, because the op- orators since 1900 have been unaltera- bly, opposed to recignizing the miners organization
 May Continue to Work Without
 Agreement.
 There is a possibility of the men continuing to work without an agree ment and striking at the various col lieries as grievances come up if they are not adjusted by the superinten- dents fthese mines. This, 1t is point ed out. would be return to the chaotic | conditions which prevailed prior to the strike of 1902.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

Mexico and the United States have ar- rived at full accord as to the proceed ings to be taken within the next few months. Intervention being apparent. ly inevitable. it is said that the United States will take the initiative, Mexico backing up that country with moral support alone
 Sensational Editorial.
 An editorial which appeared in to- days issue of the Mexican Herald and which Is looked uDon in some quarters as having been inspired by the govern ment is creating some consternation. The editorial advocates the annexati T., of Central America by Mexico and in- tinates that such a culsmination If the question would not meet with the dis approval of the United States.
 Gunboats in Engagement.
 Mexico City, March 12.-A private despatch received here tonight abso- lutely confirms the reported naval en- gagemenr between the ships of Mica ragua and Salvador.
 Three Nicaraguan gunboats, led by the Momotombo, Tuesday attacked the Salvadorean gunboat Presidente. The latter by lucky shot put the Momo- tombo out of action almost at the be- ginning of the engagement. The three Nfcaraguans then withdrew. Later the Momotombo was repaired and went in pursuit of the Presidente.
 American Officers and ounners.
 The first engagement took place on Tuesday and a second is believed to have been fought yesterday or today. The Momotolnbo is manned by Ameri- can officers and gunners.
 Startling Developments Predicted.
 Assistant Secretary of State Gamboa told the Associated Press tonight that he had>heard nothing from Managus fer week. He declares no agreement for intervention has yet been reached by Mexico and the United StaNs. but he admits the gravity of the situation between Nicaragua and Salvador.
 It is unofficially reported here that a protectorate is being considered and startling developments are predicted within the next five days.
 Relations With Nicaragua
 Broken Of.
 Washington, March 12.-Owing to continued disturbances in Nicaragua md President Zelaya's failure to make serious efforts looking to the settle ment of the Emecy claim, the state de- oartment practically broke off diplo- nat;c relations with that country to- lay by. withdrawing MT. Gregory. the American charge at Managua, and or iering the legation placed in the hands ,f the consul. who will have no diplo- l natic capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
MERIDEN NEWS5oY KILLED
 AT RAILROAD STATION.
Was Playing Bell on PIstform-struck
 by Locomotive.

Meralen. Conn.,. March 12.-A fatal accideAt occurred at the local railroad station at $40 o'clock. this afternoon, by which Stanley Siavsnski, aged IS, a bright newsboy, lost his life. with several other boys. Stanley was play ing ball on the station platform. and the ball was thrown oyer his head onto the track. The $40 train was just pulling into the station, and the lad either not seeing 1t or believing that he had time to get the ball and get off the tracks. jumped in front of the train. He was struck by the locomotive and thrown against an iron column.
 After he struck the column the lad fell to the platform and rolled back toward the track. E. E. Beach of the International Silver company was standing near, and rushed to the lad and pulled him back onto the platform. The injured boy was taken to the hos pital. where he died at 7SO without re- covering consciousness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
MUST SERVE TIME.
@ern1sr Member of Lowell Water Board
 Accepted Rribe.

Boston, March f2.-Isaae E. Wotten, Formerly a member of the Lowell water @oard, who was convicted of accepting q bribe while holding that office, must Merve the six months term in the
 Duse of correction imposed upon him os part. .of his sentence, his final effort to evade it having failed.
 Justice Morton of the supreme court today denied Wotten's application to be admitted to ball pending decision hv the supreme court frll bench osl his petition for writ to stay the sentepce and before this decision is given the six months will have expired. Wotten was also sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and to be permanently disqualified from holding public office
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
BIG sNoWsToRMs IN IOWA. Southern Arizona is Also Surprised by
 Heavy Fall.

Des Moines, Ia., March 12.-Snow has fallen in Iowa continuously for twelve hours and the end is not in sight. There Is more snow upon the ground than there has been for if teen years. It is fully six inches deep on the level. The snow has not drift ed and transportation lines are still open.
 Fl Paso, Texas. March 12.-Tne heaviest fall of snow in the history of southern Arizona was recorded yes terday and today. More than eight inches of snow fell at Bisbee and Tombstone. where snow is seldom seen. The snow continues in New Mexico, and railroads are still experi- encing difficulty.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Seven Persons Lost Their Lives in a Mexican Fire.

Puebla, Mex, March 12.-Seven per sons were burned to death recently in the town of Resurrection when the home of Augustin Serrano was de- stroyed by an ineendiary fire, it was learned today. The police declare either murder was committed for the purpose of robbery before the house was set afire or that the victims were chloroformed and left to their fate. The victims include Serrano, his wife and their infant child. The Serranos were wealthy.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
"Tisress of Cordova," Notorious Ban
 dit Band Leader, Captured.

Vera Cruz, March 12-Augustina Mora, referred to as the "tigress of Cordova," leader of a notorious ban dit band of this region, was captured yesterday after fight in the noun tain rendezvous of the gang, between the bandits and rurales. Pedro Perez, were killed in the fight. Three fol- lowers of the 'tigress" were captured. The woman is wanted to answer for three murders committed by her band
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
TRAFFIC HELD UP FOR HOURS.
Collision Near MilIers Falls on Fitch
 burg Division of B. 6 M.

Greenfield; Mass. March 12.@The Chicago express, which left Boston at 6.30 this evening on the Fitchburg di- vision of the Boston & Maine rail- road, collided with the engine of a freight train three hours later near Millers Falls, eight miles east of Greenfield, but, according to the rail- road officials, no one was injured. The wreck blocked both the main lines and all traffic was held up for hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Memorable Night.
 For Oyster Bay.
HOUSING RECEPTION HELD AT / THE TOWN HALL.
BEST WISHES AND G0OD-BYEs
For Ex- President and Mrs. Roosevelt Town Hall Besiesed by Crowd Eager to Pay -rheir Respects.

Oyster, Bay. N. r., March 12.--Ex- President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roose- welt were the guests of the town of the town of oyster Bay tonight at re- ception held here in their honor at the Town hall.
 From S.30 until 1O30 D. m. the ex- president and Mrs. Roosevelt stood behind the justices railing in the town clerks office, and the townspeople filed by, shaking their hands and giving them farewell greetings.
 All Eager to Pay Respects.
 It was a memorable night for Oyster Bay. Nany of the townspeople had not seen their distinguished fellow towns
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
United States
 To intervene
WILL BE BACKED uP BY MORAL
 SUPPORT OF MEXICO.
CENTRAL AMERICAN CONDITIONS
Considered to Be a Menace to civiIiza- tioANavsl Engagement Between Ships of Salvador and Nicaragua.

Mexico City, March 1e.-"Conditions in Central America are becoming so intolerable as to be Q menace to civil ization. It is question of but a few weeks at the most when Mexico and the United States will be compelled to intervene in the affairs of at least three of the republics and bring them to a realization of the pledge signed by them at the recent peace conference"
 Within the Next Few Months.
 This is the summing up of the Cen tral American situation by a high Mexican official whc refused to allow his name to be used.
 It is generally reported here that
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Boy Knocked Down by AutomobiIs wiII
 Recover.

Bristol. Conn. March 12.-Not sec ing an approaching automobile, nine year old Anthony Schwisky of Dow street jumped from the wagon on which he was riding and ran in front of the machine. He was knocked t0 the ground ard received severe scalp wounds end bruises on the body. The driver of the machine stopped and took the boy 70 his home, where physicians say that the head wounds, while serl- ous. wilk not prove fatal The driver of the machine was not placed under arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Panic in Saloon. Man With Dynamite
 in. His Pocket.

ColumEus, O., March 12.@lAlbe-s Freiner of Newark who claims to be. A brother of John Freiner, member of the legislature. created a panic In a sa- locn today by pulling out a quantity of dynamite from his pocket and an- nouncing that he was going to blow up the state house. The police arrested Freiner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
COLLISION NEAR
 NANTUCKET SHOALS.
Reported by Wireless from U. s. Rev
 enue Gutter Gresham.


 Siasconset. Mass, March 12-A wireless message received here from the United States revenue cutter between the, British steamer Vizcaina near Nantucket shoals While the steamer was reported to have escaped unhurt. it was believed the schooner had been slightly damaged.
 The revenue cutter Gresham, which picked up the Goodnow off Pollock's Rip light vessel some time later and lowed her to Hyannis.
 ton to Philadelphia, and the Goodnow was on her way to Calais, Me, from St. Georges, s. l.
 The Gresham's message was as fol- lows:
 British steamer Vizcaina of Glas- gow eollided with American schooner Francis Goodnow of Boston on Man. tucket shoals. Steamer apparently not hurt. Gresham picked up schoon- CT at ten thirty off Pollock Rip light vessel towing her to Hyannis"
 The Gresham was on her way to as- sist another schooner which grounded on Little Round shoal while beating to the westward this afternoon. when she picked up the Goodnow. The cutter and her tow expected to reach Hyan- his before a. m
 The ViZcaina arrived in Boston last Tuesday from Trinidad and sailed from that port today. She was built at Glasgow in 1897 and registers 1870 tons
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
BUT ONE CHILD MISSING All Others Boarded Out by the Sar- gents Have Been Located.

Paris, March 12.-All of the chil- dren said to have been adopted by MT. and Mrs. Sargent and boarded out in England. have been located by the police. The only child now miss ing is Jean Ducas. who is declared to be with a Mrs. Kaufman or a Mir. Hoffman, at No. 6S or 15S Livingstone street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 MT. Sargent, who. with his wife, is accused of i'll treating children whom they had adopted, appeared today be- fore the magistrate Investigating the case. He admitted that he drank. but complained that the Anglo Saxon GUS tom of corporally correcting children was not understood in France
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Bound Over for Passing Worthless
 Checks.

William A. Bolton was found guilty of passing worthless checks by the New Haven city court and bound over to the superior court. His bond was increased from $500 to s1,00O Bolton pleaded guilty to the charges with the excuse that he has money coming to him from an estate. and thought the money had been deposited in the bank to his credit.
 Joseph T. Smith, cashier of the Riv- erhead bank of New York testified that Bottoms account with that bank had been overdrawn by a small amount since 1900
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
stsam.hio Arrivals.

At Southampton, March f2 Adriatic. from New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg.
 At Bremen, March 12: KoIn, from New York.
 At Havre. March 12: La Touraine from New York.
 At Madeira, March I2: CarInania, from New York via Azores for Naples Trieste, etc
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
TOXIC EXPRESSES SURPRISE. Official Circles Had Not Expected Am. bassador O'5rien to Retire at Once.

Tokio, March 12.-Despatches to Japanese newspapers to the effect that oscar Straus. secretary of commerce and labor in President Roosevelts cab inet. has accepted the appointment of ambassador to Japan, and that the Japanese society in New York is,pre- pairing to give him a farewell dinner, are causing much surprise in Tokio.
 It was generally believed in diplo- matic circles that Thomas J. O'Brien. American ambassador, would remain another year. During the time he has represented the United States at To- kio. MT. O'Brien has made many friends among Japanese officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
RAIN AIDED THE FIREMEN.
se5,ooo Damage to Property at Spar
 tanburg, s. c.-Firemen Injured.

Spartanburg. s. C.. March 12.-Prop- erty valued at s65,O00 was destroyed by fire and five firemen and one Wof- ford college student were injured by falling walls in a fire which completely gutted half the Cleveland building here tonight.
 A dangerous conhagration was checked by a heavy fire wall between the Cleveland building and the Bank of Spartanburg. A drizzling rain also aided the firemen.
 The fire Is supposed to have started from an explosion of gasoline in a pressing establishment
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
One of the Murderers of Polish Priest
 Identified.

Newark, N. J., March 12.-William Olsefski one of the men arrested here in connection with the murder of Rev. Eramus Anlson of St. Stanislaus' church was identified today by the dead priests housekeeper as one of the trio who did the shooting. He was arraign- ed in the criminal court and committed without bail to await the action of the grand jury. Twelve others who have been arrested since the murder were arraigned on charges of conspiracy and of them was able to furnish bail.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
AGREED TO LEAVE TOWN.
Cases Against "PiTIars of Fire" Mem
 bers NolIed in Town Court.

Thompsonvilie. Conn, March 12.-- The four members of the religious sect styling themselves the Pillars of Fire wlc were arrested here on a charge of technical vagrancy had their cases nolled in the town court today on the cor dition that they leave town and ths men took their departure tonight. Th" vice president of the order, Rev. Kent White, of Bound Brook. N. J., effected the settlement of the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
CHINA TO HAVE A CENSUS.
Imperial Edict Calls for Enumeration
 to Be Completed by 1912.

Washington, March 12-China is about to take census of the uncount- ed millions within her borders The state department has just received copy of an imperial edict, issued in ac- cordance with the programme for con- stitutional reform, directing an enumz eration of individuals and families within the empire. The returns for the census for families must be com pleted by 1910, and for individuals by 1912. All Chinese living in foreign lands must be enumerated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Government May Los. wo0Ien Mills.

\ GreenWIch, Conn, March 12.-The mills of the tileIwilie Wollen company were ordered shat down today, follow ing & ,strike Of sey eral hundred of the en pl 5yes. Il is not known how long the mills w.t. remain idle. but there IS some talk of tile company removing It's plant from Greenwich permanently. This move, i. made. would entail a serious loss 10 Greenwich. for the yearly payro' of the company approx mates slS0,ct0.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
TAFT MESSAGE NOT READY. Not in Shape to Read at First Meet
 ing of Full Cabinet Friday.

Washington, March 12.-while Pres ident Taft has done some preparatory work on the message he will send to the special session of congress, that document was not in shape to be read to his second cabinet meeting today. This was the first meeting of the full Taft cabinet as Jacob M. Dickinson, who arrived this morning, qualified as secretary of war in time to be in at- tendance. He was sworn in at the war department at II o'clock His predecessor. Luke E. Wright. and Mrs Dickinson were present.
 Among the features of today's meet ing was posing for group photographs. The pictures were taken in the cabi- net room. with the members sitting around the historic table, MT. Taft presiding.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Scout Cruiser Salem Ready for Speed
 Trial

Portsmouth, W. H.. March 12.-with her bottom es smooth as that of cup racing yacht, the scout cruiser Salem slipped out of drydock and steamed for Bradford today to coal in anticipation Of her speed trial in the north Att 1antlc.
 The gunboat Paducsh, which has been at the yard since August, also sailed for New York
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Fire in Michigan State Soldiers Home.

Grand Rapids, Mich. March 12.- Fire broke out at 2.40 this afternoon in the Michigan state soldiers home. three miles north of here. Fire appa- ratus has gone to the home from here.
 All of the eleven hundred inmates of the home were safely out of the build ing. The fire was put out with minor damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
TO BE PRESIDENTS PHYSICIAN. Report that Lieut.. Colonel Edis Win Succeed pr. Rixey in This Relation.

Washington March 12.-Lieut. Col Guy L. Edie of the United States ar my medical department. who accompa- nied MT. Taft around the world. is to be the presidents family physician, according to a well founded rumor He will replace Surgeon General Pres ley M. s.Rixey. who served as physician to Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt, Lieut. Colonel fEdie conducts the army dispensary in Washington. He has been an intimate friend of Mir. Taft for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
RUSSIAN SHIPS TO JAPAN.
War Vessels Will Pay First Visit
 Since the War.

Victoria, B. C., March 12.-News was brought by the steamship Suver- ic, which reached port yesterday, that when the vessel sailed Japan was pre- pairing to receive the first Russian warships to reach Japanese waters since the war. They were the Korietz and Glyak, new vessels named after two which were sunk. They will be followed by the cruiser Sivoutch, and later by the battleships Payel III, Dzibuti. and one other. all of 17,oOO tons, which are to replace the Russian far eastern squadron lost durinr the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
NEWSPAPER MAN CHOSEN
Private Secretary to Secretary of the
 Treasury Maeveash.

Washington, March 12.-Robert C.. Bailey, a Washington newspaper man. has been chosen as private secretary to Franklin MacVeagh, secretary of the treasury. MT. Bailey Nwho is a native of Lena. Ill.. has been in news paper work in the national capital for the past twelve years.
 As the representative of the Asso- ciated Press, with which he has been connected for several years, Mir. Bailey accompanied Mir. Taft from the time of his nomination last June until he was inducted into the presidency.