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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
President Recommends Legislation Amending
Foraker Act Under which the Island is Governed
GRAVE SITUATION IN PORTO RICO
President Says Assembly Has Two Much PowerPoitcal
Leaders in Their Cesre for Power HOLD Up APpropra-
tiOns-Generosy of the United States has Been For
gotten-Curb for Porto kicans

Washington, May 1O-President Taft
today sent to congress a special mes
sage recommending legislation. at the
present extra session. amending the
Foraker act under which Porto Rico
Is governed. The president directs the
attention of congress 10 affairs on the
Island, laying particular stress on what
he terms "a situation Of unusual grav-
ity' developed through the failure of
the legislative assembly of Porto Rico
to pass the usual appropriation bills,
leaving the island without support aft
er June 30 next
Too irresponsible to Enjoy Privileges.
Porto Ricans have forgotten the
generosity of the United States. the
president says. I'm the desire of GER
tain Of the islands political leaders
for power, and he adds that the pres
ent situation indicates that the United
states has gone too fast IN the extern
sion Of political power to the Porto
Ricans. He concludes that the absolute
power of appropriation should be taken
away from those who have shown
themselves too irresponsible to enjoy
it,
The president points out that II the
Porto Ricans desire a change in the
fern Of the Foraker act this Is a mat
ter. of congressional consideration. de-
pendent on the effect Of such d change
on the real political progress on the
island. Such change. ne says. should
be sought I'm an orderly way and not
brought to the attention Of congress
by para! wing the arm OF the existent
government"
The president says that the fact OF
the Porto Rjcans forgetting the gencr-
osity Of this government Should not
1e an occasion for surprise nor. IN
dealing with n whole people. can it be
made the basis of a charge Of ingraU-
tude' The message concludes.
United States Has Gone Too Fast.
when we, with the consent Of the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
YOUNGSTOWN POLICEMAN
Recalls Incidents Connected with Dan
ReebePs Death.

Youngstown, O., May Io.-The asso-
citation Of the name of Harry Forker
by James Boyle, the convicted kid
nappef of Billy Whitla. with allega-
tions that he was connected with the
death of Dan Rebel Jr. here in June,
1895, has not been confirmed by the
police records of Youngstown.
Patrolman Michael Donnelly, still
an active member of the police de-
partment. talked with Rebel only an
hour prior to his death. The two men
We're seated at the foot of the stairs
of the building IN which Rebel lived
Leaving Rebel, Donnelly was less
than block away on his beat when
he heard a noise in the direction of
the Mauser building. He returned and
found Rebel on the sidewalk living
but unconscious. No one was in sight
Reebel had been in the habit of sit
ting on his window sill before retir-
ing. No one ever has been suspected
Of knowing the exact manner of his
death. Dan Shea mentioned by Boyle
was saloon keeper here, and died
about two years ago
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11

people Of Porto Rico. assumed guard
ianship over them and the guidance of
their dcstinfes. We must have been
conscious that people that enjoyed 20
little opportunity for education could
rot be expected safely for themselves
q, exercise the fun power Of self-goy-
crnment and the present development
Is only an Indication that We have
gone somewhat too fast in the eNten-
sion of political power to them FOR
their own good.
The change recommended may not
immediately convince those controlling
The house OF delegates OF the mistake
they have made in the extremity to
which they have been willing TO re-
sort for political purposes. but In the
long run IL will secure more careful
ana responsible exercise OF the power
they have.
"rhcre is not the slightest evidence
that there was been on the part Of tho
governor or OF any member Of the ex-
ecutivo council a disposition 20 usurp
authority, or to withhold approval %
such legislation as was for the best in
terests Of the island, or n lack OF sym
rathy with the best aspirations Of the
Porto Rican people"
Message Laid on Speakers Table.
Washington. May 10.-Strenuous op-
position by the democrats Boo the house
today prevented the reference or the
presidents message recommending
certain legislation for Porto Rico to
the committee on ways and means. A
motion by Mr.. Garrett CTCnnesseej d.
recting the speaker 10 forthwith ap-
point the committee on insular affairs
which under ordinary procedure would
have charge Of the subject disclosed
that a quorum was not present Con-
sequently the message win he on the
speakers table until the house meets on
Thursday.
The Philippine tariff bin was report
ed and Ntr. Payne gave notice that he
would call &c up Thursday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
CHAIRMAN ALDRIcH CONFIDENT
That All Schedules of Tariff Commit
tee VIII Be Upheld.

Washington, May 10.-The ability Of
the republican majority in the senate
to uphold the recommendation of the
committee on finance on the lead
schedule. which contains the Dingley
rates in the tariff bill in place of the
lower duties fixed by the house of
representatives. was fully determined
today when, by a vote Of 35 to A. the
senate declined to reduce by one quar-
ter of a cent a pound the duty on pig
lead as recommended by the commit
tee on finance In this vote, eleven
republicans voted with the democrats
and two democrats with the republ-
cans. BY a viva voce vote the senate
adopted the rate Of . Is cents a
pound on pig lead as recommended by
the committee
On the conclusion Of the session
Chairman Aldrich said that he re-
garded the vote as an endorsement Of
the action of the committee and he
expressed confidence that all the
schedules of the committee would be
upheld.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
NO APPEAL FOR MRS. BOYLE.
Decision Reached Last Night-Good
Conduct Means Ten Years Less.

Pittsburg, May 10.-It has been de-
cided tonight, so far as Mrs Boyle Is
concerned, at least, that no appeal
will be asked for At first she con-
templated appealing to the superior
court in the hope Of obtaining her
freedom on another trial. But it was
discovered that even should she be
liberated she would be returned to
Ohio for trial and that while the max
imum sentence there on one charge
would be but twenty years, there was
another on which she might receive
five years additional and she would be
allowed mo time off for good behavior.
When this was compared with the if
teen years she would have to serve
here after making allowance for good
ecnauct, IL was decided not to appeal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
TRIAL OF CAPT. HAMS.
Fate of Toung Army Officer in Jury's
Hands Today.

Flushing, n. Y, May 10.-One hour
more of summing up by the prosecu-
tion, afterward the courts charge and
then the case of Capt. Peter c. Hams,
Jr, for killing William E. Annis at
the Bayside Yacht club last August,
will pass into the hands of the jury,
which mag declare him insane, or ac-
cult him, or hold him guilty of murder.
This. in brief, is the course which the
trial of the young army officer is ex-
pected to follow tomorrow, after to-
days dramatic procedure, marked by
the final appeal for the defence and
part of the final plea of the prosecu-
tion.
When adjournment was taken today
Justice Garretson announced That he
would allow former District Attorney
Gregg just an hour in which to COM
plete his speech tomorrow morning
The court Will then Immediately
charge the jury and as the charge
will consume about an hour Captain
Hams fate should be in the hands of
the twelve men shortly after noon.
But it is mere speculation to say how
long the jury will be out before YER
dict is returned. The prevailing opin-
ion of those who have followed the
trial closely is that there may be a
weary wait.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11

Pittsburg, May 10.-James Boyle and
his wife, Helen Boyle, were lodged in
the western penitentiary here tonight
shortly before s o'clock. the former I'M
DER a sentence Of life Imprisonment,
the latter under sentence to serve
term of 25 years. The prisoners were
taken first to a side room and told that
they would have to say goodbye, as
the rules of the prison would not per-
NIT them to see each other again. Mrs.
BOYLE threw her arms around Jim
my's" neck and kissed him. She said:
1--WE must take it the best We can."
Farewell Handshake.
The prisoners then shook hands and
the matron escorted Mrs. Boyle from
the room. When she reached the cor
,dor she burst into tears and asked
TO be permitted once again to see her
husband This request was granted,
and she again kissed and embraced
Boyle. The man maintained his silence
and had nothing 10 say.
When Mrs. Boyle gave her belong
4ngs to the matron, she asked permis-
sion to keep a small mirror She car
ried, saying: 81 do not want to leave
ct behind me, as that would make me
have seven years of bad luck" The
mirror was returned to her and she
will be allowed to keep it An her cell.
neIT FTlSOn NuNlDeE5s
Boyle's number at the pententiary
is 6631A and that of his wife 66S2A.
The prisoners will be photographed to-
morrow and Bertlllon measurements
of them will be taken at that time.
BOYLE and his wife arrived here from
Mercer Pa, escorted by Sheriff Chess,
Deputy Thomas Stewart, and Consta-
ble Frank Livernore of Mercer coun-
~ and were Immediately placed in
L al - - ,,v-f-
Tried TO Cheer Jimmy"
Durltg the trip here from Mercer,
where ,hey left late this afternoon, the
ixidna ppers spent most of the time in
quiet conversation together. They Jhs-
cussed the sentence. which they allege
was unjust. and asked what steps they
would have TO take to get a review of
the case. and how to see an attorney.
AIRS. Bbyle tried to cheer Jimmy and
wanted to know If he would be per-
mitted to smoke at the penitentiary.
When asked how she felt, Mrs Boyle
said Pretty bad" On arriving in
Pittsburg she remarked: 1T seems to
be colder here than in Mercer, but Mer-
Ger VIII sleep quieter tonight-sseepy
old Mercer, since we are out of it."
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle sat together and
held each others hands during the en-
aire journey here from the scene of
their trial.
Mercer Sheriff Glad to Get Rid Of
Them.
Sheriff Chess said he was glad to get
the prisoners out Of his custody be-
cause he was afraid they would be sin
cere in their announced intention to
commit suicide.
Razor in 5oyIe's Necktie.
The sheriff said that he believed
Boyle intended to kill his wife and
then commit suicide with the razor the
sheriff found in the kidnapper's tie to-
day. Neither prisoner would deny
this.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11

Youngstown. Mr.. Forker declared the
intimations, although without the
slightest foundation, were not new to
him, as he had understood for some
time such a statement was threaten
ed. The community is excited tonight
even more than it was on the day of
the kidnapping.
AS this is the home Of Boyle, he has
some friends who credit his statement,
but the greater part of the community
hesitates about giving credence to a
story involving a respected member of
the community, especially when the
only charge against him is an unsup-
ported statement of a convicted pris-
or err
Janitor Sloss of the school from
" hich Billy Whitla was taken. still in
sists that Boyle was the man who call
ed for the boy and took him away in
the buggy. He does not believe the
Boyle statement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
THE KILLED AT ADANA.
,924 Moslems and 1855 Armenians-
Figures of Misrepresentation.

Constantinople. May 10 A telegram
received here from the vail Of Adana
with regard to the recent disturbances
there says that 1924 Moslems were
killed and 533 wounded while only
455 Armenians were slain and 3S2
wounded. These figures, it is claimed
comprise the casualties throughout the
entire vilayet.
The statement by the vail is con-
sidered here an obvious and monstrous
m misrepresentation, with the object OF
throwing the responsibility on the Ar
menians to justify the numerous ar
rests of Christians. which. it is re-
ported, still continue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
BARON rAkAHIRA IN BOSTON.
Emblem of Order of the Rising Sun for
President Eliot

Boston, May 1O.-Baron Takahira
arrived in Boston late today and went
Immediately to the home of former
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Charles S. Hamlin, whose guest he will
be while here.
Tomorrow morning. at the home of
Mr.. Hamlin, in the presence of the en-
tire suite of the Japanese embassy,
Baron Takahira will present President
Charles w. Eliot Of Harvard university
the emblem of the Order of the Rising
Sun. the emperor Of Japan having re-
Gently conferred that distinction on
President Eliot.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Crushed to Death bv ExnInaion.

New York, May 10.-Henry McGrath.
a Brooklyn factory employe, was
crushed to death today by tlh explo-
sion Of huge caldron containing boil
ing spices and drugs. Standing on tor
cf the great kettle, he turned on the
steam and the explosion followed. He
was fiattended against the ceiling.
Henry Hoffman, a youthful assistant,
was badly scalded but will recover.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
CRAZY SNAKE AGAIN
Still Hiding East of Henryetta-WouId
Gladly Surrender.

Saputha, Okla May 10-Alexander
Harpo, nephew of Chitti Harjo Cray
Snake), after his arrest today for horse
stealing, told Sheriff King that his un-
Gle, ringleader Of the recent Indian
trouble, was hiding east of Henryetta
The Snake Indian leader was wound
ed, he said and would gladly surren-
der to Sheriff King. Harto was threat
ened by party Of Indians today. They
feared he was melting another upris-
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
kIDNAPPER IMPLIcATEs
HARRY FoRKER OF SHARON.
Furnishes What He Claims is True
Story Of the Crime.

Mercer, Pa, May lO-Before he was
taken from here to the penitentiary at
Pittsburg today, James Boyle gave out
the following interview. to be used
under his name:
by James H. Boyle, Monday. May
10, 1909.
ping of Willie Whitla. the Origin Of
The same, and what led up to it.
Alleged Murder at Youngstown, Ohio.
ION the morning of-between the
hours of-Dan Reeble. Jr., was found
dead on the sidewalk in front of the
Mauser block, East Federal street,
Youngstown, and over the PROSTATE
form was Mr.. Harry Forker of Sharon,
Pa, holding in his right hand a pack
age Of letters that was gathered from
the sidewalk near the dead body of Mr..
Reeble.
"As he was about TO depart from the
vicinity he was intercepted by the
writer and man who has since passed
10 his reward, Mr.. Dan Shay, a saloon
Keeper, of Oak street, Youngstown.
Ohio.
Boyle Claims to Have Had Damaging
letters.
TN Mr.. Forker's hurry to leave the
scene he failed to find two envelopes
that contained four letters. The same
were picked up by Mr.. Shay and later
taken to his place of business on Oak
street.
THE writer and Mr.. Shay examined
and read the contents OF the same,
which proved beyond doubt the
presence Of Mr.. Forker there at that
time
Forker Would Pay Well for Their
Possession.
"The letters were written by lady,
two from party in New York state
and the others from Cleveland, Ohio.
At a later date Mr.. Forker was ap-
prised Of the fact that the writer held
these letters in his possession and ask
ed If he could use the same. A reply
was Immediately sent the writer by
Mr.. Forker stating that he. Mr.. For
ker. would like to have a personal talk
with the writer, which meeting took
place day or SO after Mr.. Forker
acknowledged he would paw a sum of
money for the possession of said let
ters. The amount not being consid-
cred sufficient, was refused and from
that day on and up until March, 1908
the writer on the pretext of exposing
the letters and the coincidence Of Mr..
Forker being discovered. bending over
the PROSTATE form Of Mr.. Reebie, had
received at different times amonn+s of
money from Mr.. Forker to remain
silent.
Threatened to Expose Forker.
About six months ago, when I re-
turned to Sharon with my wife, / met
Mr. Forxer on East State street and
informed him that unless ! received
$1,000 between then and the time / in
tended to leave Sharon / would hold
4he secret no longer.
He then informed me that 1t was
impossible for him to get that amount
Of money, but some time In April 1909,
he was To come In possession of a GER
tain amount OF money and would then
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
BIGGEST METEoRITE
To Be Sent to Smithsonian Institute
Weighs II Tons.

Seattle. Wash. May 10 The United
States government has given pcrmis-
sion to Horace 6. Herold. a timber
cutter. residing I'm Tacoma, 20 remove
from the Washington national forest q
huge meteorite. weighing nearly twelve
tens The meteorite was found by
Herold I'm December. 1907.
Because he feared the government
would not permit him to remove the
prize. which is wanted BY the Smith
sonian institution, he. has persistently
refused to tell its location. It is sup
posed to be the largest meteorite i'm
the world. Herold says that il Is four
feet thick, six feet wide and ten feet
long.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Elected President of Utica Consoidat-
ed Water Company.

Utica, n. Y, May 10.-Richard U.
Sherman, son Of Vice President James
S. Sherman, was today elected presi-
dent of the Consolidated Water COM
pany of Utica, three million dollar
corporation, and he Immediately re-
signed his position as private secre-
tary to William Loeb, collector of the
port Of New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
ConnecticE Woman Shot and Wounded
Man Who Made Insulting Remarks.

Woodbury., Conn, May 10.-Alleging
that he had insulted her, Mrs Wilbur
Isbell today shot Arthur Bercier in
the arm, inflicting a painful but not
serious wound. Mrs. Isbell claims that
Bercier. who is employed by a baker,
has called at the house several times
and made insulting remarks, and to-
day when he called again she,fred at
him with a shStgun, the load of shot
entering his left arm. No arrests have
been made,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Railway Capitalized at s2o,o00,ooo Pur-
chased for $500.

Albany. n. Y. May 10.-At a hear
ing today before the public service
commission, it developed that all the
tangible property of the New York
City Railway company, which was
capitalized at $2O0OO0O0, was pur-
chased by John Jonston of Brooklyn.
it's present owner for $500 at fore
closure sale. The property consists of
two miles of tracks. franchises. two
old cars. a few old poles and wires at
tached to trees and held by ropes
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Immediate Restoration of Tickets De-
nanded,
OPINION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
OF Interest to National Bank Directors
and Officers.

Washington, May lot is a mat
ter for the discretion of the directors
and officers of a national bank to de-
termine whether they will enter into
q contract with an insurance company
guaranteeing the banks solvency"
says Attorney General Wickersham in
an opinion forwarded today to Secre-
tary of the Treasury MscVeagh. This
discretion, says the attorney general,
is ITO be exercised in view of the solv-
ercy and general financial conditions
Of the company making the insurance
and the reasonableness of the rate of
premium" Mr. Wickersham says that
after the form of the policy is modi-
fed to conform to the suggestion he
makes in this opinion he sees no legal
reason why a bank may not enter into
such contract.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
MANNsFELD-lsELIN MARRIAGE.
Daughter of New York Banker to Aus
trian Embassy Rttaehe at Rome.

New York. May 10.-AIiss Nora Isc-
lin daughter Of G. Oliver Iselin. bank
or and yachtsman. became the Count
ess Ccllaredo- -Mannsfeld this after
neon. The marriage took place at the
home of the brides uncle G. O'Dou-
neel lselin. I'm West 52d street. I'm
the presence Of about thirty relatives
and friends. Monsiguor Lavelle. REQ
tor OF st. Patrick's cathedral. ohiciated
ard the bells of the cathedral were
rung while the ceremony was being
performed. Count Rudolf Couaredo-
Nannsfeld. brother o. the bridegroom
was best man.
Count Ferdinand Collaredo- Manus-
field is attached TO the Austrian en-
bassy at Rome and h. a member Of
one Of the oldest and most prominent
families Of Austria. lie and the count
ess viii leave for Europe the latter
part Of this month after brief honey
moon at Hot Springs, Va.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
U. s. Army Balloon Travels 125 Miles.

Omaha. Neb., May 10.-Army balloon
No. IL, which ascended from Fort
Omaha at Ills O'Clock today. landed
at Jackson. Neb.. 125 miles distant at
GAS this evening. In making , land
ing the gasbag exploded a few feet
above the ground and was destroyed,
but neither Captain Chandler nor
Lieutenant Ware. who made the fight,
was seriously injured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Weston at Manhattan. Kansas.

Manhattan, Kas.. May 10.-Edward
Payson Weston arrived late today on
his transcontinental walk, having come
from Topeka, 81 miles, since last mid
night, with but one rest. He went on
determined to reach Junction City, 81
more miles, before ending his days
walk.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
TURPENTLNE TRUST.
Verdict of Guilty in Case of Two In
dicted Corporations.

Savannah. Ca May To.-"Guilty"
was the verdict brought in late to-
night by the jury in the case of the
so-called "turpentine trust" though
the names of the two indicted corpora
tions are omitted, and the verdict ap-
plies only to the five individual defend
ants.
Unless deferred at the request Of the
defense, sentence will be passed to-
morrow. The maximum sentence is a
fine of $1,000 and a term Of one year in
DriSOn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Letters of Administration on Mrs.
Pierre Lorillard's Estate.

Washington. May t0.-Pierre Loril-
lard was granted letters OF adminis-
tration today on the estate OF his wife,
Mrs. Caroline Loriliard. who was
found dead az her home here March
- last. She owned no real estate. but
had iewelry and other personal estate
valued at 5000. The only heirs are
the husband and two children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
A BELGRADE TRAGEDY.
Turkish Legation Secretary and His
Sweetheart Found Dead in Hotel

Vienna. May f0.-All Fahuy Boy.
secretary of the Turkish legation at
Belgrade. and Mile. Ludoyica Milnoca
were found dead iu a room in Scmliu
across the river from Belgrade. this
morning The couple We're lovers. and
it is evident that the tragedy was pre-
arranged.
The secretary apparently shot the
young woman. and then committed
suicide. A sum of money was laid
out on a table in the room. with the
request that they be buried in the
same grave.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
FEARS KIDNAPPERS.
Divorced Tacoma Woman Handouts
Daughter to Her Side.

Tacoma, May 10.-Mrs. Eliniana
Reid, divorced wife of B. It. Reid, a
wealthy real estate man of Denver,
appeared in a street today with her
nine year old daughter Ineza hand
cuffed to her. Mrs. Reid explained that
two attempts had been made to kid
nap the child and that she had resort
ed to silver chained handouts to guar
antee her daughters safety.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-05-11
Cabled Paragraphs

Troyes. France, May 1O.--A German
balloon with an officer and two engi-
neers on board, which ascended at
Cologne, made a landing here today.
The aeronauts were given a hostile
reception by the people, but were al
lowed to leave after payment of the
customs duty. The balloon and lug
gage. however. We're searched.