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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
SENATOR LUTHER OBJECTED.
Takes First Step in Direction of Econ.
omy in Appropriations.

Hartford, Feb. 9.-When a resolution
came into the senate this afternoon to
pay the senate clerk an additional sum
Of money for clerical assistance, Sen
ator Luther objected to the suspension
of the rules. which motion had been
made by Senator Higgins, so that il
could take final passage. Senator Lu-
tier said that the matter should go
to the committee on appropriations for
consideration and this action was TAX
en-. Later, Senator Luther called at
tention to the statutes. which provide
that the salary OF the clerk of the SEN
ate, which is S3,500, set forth distinct
ly that the salary provision covers all
the expenditures and service rendered
by the clerk.
Senator Luther's action. it is un-
derstood, is the first step in the di-
rection of economyN The appropria-
tions committee has sounded a note of
warning that all resolutions carrying
appropriations must be well consid-
cred, as the states finances must be
conserved. 1t has been the custom in
the past, it is understood, for various
resolutions to be reported from time to
time, covering additional expenses for
clerical assistance given to the clerk of
both branches. some of this assistance
being for compiling lists of measures
which have been introduced and in
preparing matter for the committee
Last session some of these resolutions
met with opposition, as members took
the ground that the clerks were paid
ample salaries TO do the work incident
10 the offices they hold.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
THE UNION JACK OF
RATTLESHlP MAINE,
Which Was Sunk in Havana Harbor,
Received at Navy Department.

. Washington. FEB. 9.-The union jack
Of the battleship Maine. which was
sunk in the harbor of Havana about
eleven years ago, was received at the
navy department today from Captain
J. c. Fremont, commanding the Z. 5.
s. Mississippi now at Guantanamo.
Cuba. Although the jack is torn and
tsttered. in places. due probably to
the action of sea water, it is still in
fairly good condition. 1t win proba-
blv be added 10 the collection in the
Museum at the Washington navy yard,
after being displayed as part Of the
naval exhibit al the Alaska Yukon :
Pacific exposition at Seattle. Wash.
Lieutenant Commander W. y. Clu-
verius. senior engineer officer of the
battleship Mississippi reports that the
jack came into his possession during
the recent visit Of the Mississippi to
Havana to participate in the inaugural
ceremonies.
Shortly after the destruction Of the
ship" says Commander Ciuverius, 'it
was rumored that II had been picked
up on the waterf ont together with two
marine coats, but no trace Of it at that
time could be found. The jack was
sfterward obtained by Henry Drain,
then attached to the United States
consulate, under General F'itzhugh Lee.
and now with the Western Railway OF
Havana who turned it over to me jan
uary 2S 1909, in order that it may
again be restored to the United States
government"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Charges Made Against Three Officers Of Organ
izatiOnS Of Postal Employees.
ALLEGATIONS OF ACTIVE LOBBYING
Before Congress in Interest of Legislation Affecting EN-
ployes of the Postal Observation-Disclosures of the Com
plainants Not Divuised- of Absence Cancelled
Alleged Violation of Executive Order.

Washington, Feb. s.-Acting upon
charges made against three officers Of
the organizations OF the postal en-
ployes, Postmaster General Meyer To-
day served notice that he would allow
them ten days in which to defend
themselves of the allegations Of lobby
ing before congress in the interest of
legislation affecting postal employees.
Officials of the department declined to
divulge the names OF those who made
the complaint against the three men
because Of alleged attempts to infiu-
ence legislation.
Those Against Whom Complaints Were
Made.
The complaints were made against
Frank T. Rogers of Chicago, president
of the United Association of Postoffice
Clerks; William e. Kelly Of Brooklyn,
n. Y, president Of the National Asso-
citation of Letter Carriers. and e. H.
Roberts Of this city. representing the
Railway Postal Clerks.
Leaves of Absence Cancelled.
In the case Of Messrs. Kelly and
Rogers, the postmaster general has
also cancelled their leaves Of absence
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
For Remarks Criticising President OF Panama
Made by Representative Rainey.
SECY OF STATE BACON SENDS LETTER
To Minister from Panama Reply to Protest by Latter
Made by Direction of His Government-Vlews OF
Individual Congressman Not to be Taken as Express
inq Sentiments of the Government.

shall not be questioned in any other
place.
"This provision we regard as essen :
tial to secure full liberty of speech TO
the elected representatives of the peo-
ple: and we feel that such liberty OF
speech should be preserved even
though it may occasionally be abused.
1T ought to be understood, now :
ever. that the utterances of individual
members are not to be taken as eX-
pressing the views either of the gov
ernment of the United States or of the
house in which such remarks are
made. As regards the statements IN
question made by Representative Raj
ney the president attached so little
importance to them that he had not
even read them until your protest
came. He has now read them and
none of them concerning which he had
knowledge have any foundation in
fact. The president wishes me to re-
call to your attention that the attack
was made even more upon Americans,
including the president-e elect, than up
on the officials at Panama. The pres
ident need hardly say that this gov
ernment disavows all responsibility
for the remarks of Representative Raj
ney to which you refer.
accept, sir, the renewed assurance
of my high consideration,
ROBERT BACON"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10

washington, Feb. s.-The United
States government disavows all re-
sponsibility for remarks made by Rep
resentative Rainey of Illinois IN the
house about two weeks ago critics.
ing President Obaldia of Panama, ac-
cording to a letter sent today by Sec
retary of State Bacon to G. G. Arose
mena, minister from Panama, In re-
piy to a protest by the latter made by
direction of the minister's government.
At the same time, the secretary points
out that the views of individual mem
bers are not TO be taken as expressing
the views of the government, and de-
clares that none of the statements
made by Mr.. Rainey Concerning which
ne Qhe president) has knowledge,
have any foundation in fact"
Secretary Baeon's Letter.
Mr.. Bacon's letter is as follows:
February g. 1903.
Sir: The president directs me TO
say in answer to your communication
OF February 9 1909, that the remarks
complained of were made in the house
of representatives Under our consti-
tuition We have for what we regard as
wise reasons provided that for any
speech or debate in either house they
tthe senators and representatives)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
THE EGG BILL.
All Eggs offered for Sale Must Be
Marked Whether Cold Storage, Pre-
served or Fresh Laid.
(special to Tbe Bulletin.l


Hartford Feb. 9.-Considerable in
terest has been reused in the egg bill
which was introduced last week by
Representative Savage of Mansfield,
and it is likely to be the center Of
some warm debates before the COM
mittee of the house. It was sent to
the commit 80 en- agriculture, of which
Mr.. Savage is himself house chair
man. instead of the committee on pub
lie health and safety, to which there
was some sentiment in favor of send
ing it.
The bill provides that all eggs offer
ed for sale in store or by a merchant
must be marked in letters not less than
one inch high whether they are cold
storage. preserved or fresh laid eggs.
There is a fine of from $40 to SIS for
each offense, and every day the eggs
are offered for sale contrary to the law
is to be considered a separate offense.
That there should be a law of this
sort is the opinion of a great many,
though it will not strike the dealers
in and handlers of eggs as favorably,
no doubt; but the disputed point in the
matter seems likely to be in regard to
the qualifications an egg must have in
order to be considered fresh laidv un-
der the law, and it is likely that this
will have TO be defined in the law be-
fore It Is finally passed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
NORWICH TOWN ELECTIONS e
EVERY TWO YEARS.
It is Believed Judiciary Committee
Will FaVorabIy Report the Bill
Hearing Held at Hartford-7rovis-
. ions of Bills,
Especial to The Bulletin.

L
Hartford. Feb. 9.-There is good rea-
son to believe that the judiciary com
mittee will report favorably the bill
which authorizes the town of Norwich
to hold tits town elections every two
years instead of every year. as at
present, a hearing on which was held
by the committee this afternoon. The
bill extends the terms of the asses
sors from the three-year term at pres
ent in existence to a six-year term
and provides that they shall be ap-
pointed one every two years instead
of one every year. as is done now. 1t
provides further that the nine school
visitors shall be appointed three every
two years instead of three every year,
as at present, and extends their terms
to six years from the term of half that
length now in force. 1t was drawn
in accordance with the provisions OF a
vote passed at the last annual town
meeting.
Attorney Amos A. Browning appear
ed before the judiciary committee to-
day and described the multiplicity of
elections with which Norwich now
finds itself encountered, with a city
election in June every two years, a
school election in August every year,
a town election in October, andein al
ternate years gubernatorial or pres
AhGAAh4dA EACNhiOU III ~NOyCBAbtI. ne SdtQ
that it was desired to have the town
and school elections every two years
instead of every year and thus save
the town of Norwich considerable
money. The vote passed last fall was
passed, he said in answer to the ques-
ton of Senator Searls, chairman Of
the committee, with the expectation
that the next legislature would alter
matters so, that it could be carried out
and will be of no use unless this bill
is passed.
He called on Town Clerk Charles A.
Holbrook to say what the town would
be saved and the latter told the COM
mittee that it meant a saving of about
$4,000 every other year, for it cost
that much to hold an election in Nor
wich with its six election districts.
To extend these terms would work a
hardship on nobody and would not
only save the taxpayers money, but
would tend to make for more efficient
service on the part of these officers in
the ratio in which it removed them
from political upsets. Everybody in
Norwich was in favor of the change
said Mr.. Holbrook.
First Selectman Lathrop was at the
hearing to urge the adoption of the
meaure, if necessary, but he was not
heard on the matter. Senator SearIs
saying that sufficient had been told
the committee on the a rmative side
of the question. His call for anyone
who was opposed to say Something
brought no response.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10

and issuen instructions to them TO re-
turn Immediately" TO their respective
posts of duty.
Order Of Jan. 81, 1902, Violated.
The postmaster generals action was
taken after several conferences with
President Roosevelt The former has
caused a letter to be written to each OF
the three men, in which it is declared,
in part:
1t Is alleged that you have violated
executive order dated Jenuary 81, 1902,
in that you have attempted to influence
legislation in your own interest. and
In the interests OF the association
which you represent"
The executive order I'm question is
then quoted in full which forbids an
officers and employees OF the govern
mmaut, either directly or indirectly in
dividually or through associations, ito
solicit an increase OF pay or to fnfiu-
ence legislation or attempt to influence
in their own interest any other legis-
lation whatever, either before congress
or its committees. or I'm any way save
through the heads OF departments in
or under which they serve, on penalty
Of dismissal from the government SER
vice"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
French Troops Engage Dlsaffected
Moors.

Paris, Feb 9.@Ohicial advices re-
Ceived here state that a French column
under command of Colonel Gouraud.
operating against the disaffected Moors
in the Adenar region. came into con-
fllct with Sheik Maelainin, the fanatical
priest of Morocco, and defeated him in
a number of engagements. The troops,
the despatch states have now reduced
the country to some semblance of or
der. The casualties on the French
side were ~ killed and 19 wounded.
The tribesmen lost 81 killed and sew
eral hundred wounded
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
BROKERS DISCHARGED.
Arrsisned on Charge Of Larceny Of
U. s. Steel Company Stock.

New York, Fab. s-AH six members
OF the dsfunct brokerage firm of A. O.
Brown g. Co., when arraigned before
Magistrate Corrigan today, charged
with the larceny OF $500 worth of
II. S. Steel corporation stock from
Helen S. Abernathy, were discharged
after the evidence had been heard.
The magistrate held that there was
no evidence to connect any Of the
members except Buchanan, with pass
ing any of the stock out Of the pos
session of the firm. and no evidence Of
criminal intent on the part of Mr.. Bu-
chanan
Judge Rosalsky in general sessions
today refused to dismiss an indict-
ment pending against w. r. A. Whit
man. member of the firm, alleging
the larceny Of $500 worth Of stock
from Mrs. H. c. Schroeder Of this city.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
HATTERs' STRIKE.
One South NorwalIS Factory Reopsnsd
Fifteen Persons at Work.

South Norwalk Conn.,. Feb s.-The
hat factory of Crofut & Knapp re-
opened this morning according TO the
announceDlefit. The striking hatterw
were out IN. force 70 witness tho At
tempt OF the manufacturers 70 resume
business. but It was denied that any
members OF the union had returned
to work. At the Office OF the company
IL was stated that fifteen persons we're
NewarFgfN. J.. Feb. s.-Annonneo-
ment was made late today by thirteen
hat manufacturers in the Newark and
Orange districts that work would be
resumed on Feb. II and that all old
employees are requested to report as
individuals. The manufacturers state
that II the old employees fail 10 report
for work their places viii be filled. as
the plants will be operated.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Break al Palmertown.

For the second time in few
months the postoffice in Palmertown,
MOntVille. has been entered and a bur-
glary effected. The latest break oc-
CURED about 3 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, the burglars making a clean get
away with a quantity of stamps. En-
trance was effected by a rear window,
the window selected being the one
nearest to the safe in the postoffice
department The same ladder was used
to reach the window as before. The
interior of the store was a complete
wreck from the force of the explosion.
the burglars apparently having used
rather too much explosive.
Four men We're seen running down
the street after the explosion by two
men who had been locked into the
Thames Social club room by the bur-
glars.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Wives of Naval Officers Return from
Visit TO Battleship Fleet.

New York. Feb. 9.-Mrs. Qualtrough,
wife of Capt Edward +. Qualtrough,
L. s. N, arrived here from Europe
today on the steamship Kronprinzes-
sin Cecilie. She is one of a party Of
wives of naval officers, who have been
visiting the various ports touched al
on the cruise of the Atlantic battle
ship fleet, to which their husbands are
attached The others arriving on the
Cecilie with Mrs. Qualtrough were
Mrs. Orton =. Jackson. wife of the
captain of the Minnesota. Mrs. James
H. Merriam. Mrs. ]. D. McKeldin and
Mrs Robert W. McNeely.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
New Haven Wife Murderer Arrested in
New York

New York, Feb. 9.--James II. Hazel
ton. the colored man accused of wife
Enurder at New Haven, Conn, was ar
rested today in a house on West Sew
enty- eighth street. He was taken to
police headquarters.
New York, Feb. 9.-Hazelton was
arraigned before Magistrate Krotel in
the Tombs police court this afternoon
and held without bail to await the ac-
tion of the New Haven authorities.
The negro showed several scars on his
throat which he said his wife had in
f1icted with q razor during the quar-
rel they had on the night he Killed
her
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Canal Construction in National House.

Washington, Feb. e.-For nearly six
hours the house of representatives, to-
day discussed the bill materially
changing the methods OF administering
the Panama canal zone and construct
ing the canal. Amendments almost
without number were aimed at the
measure. but with one or two excep-
tiOns they failed Of adoption. Consid-
GRAFTON Of the bill was completed, but
because OF threatened rollcaII by the
opponents Of the bill, and the hour be-
ing late, Mr.. Mann, having It in
charge, did not ask for vote.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Jack Binns" Gets
ROusingReception.
AT HANDS OF CITIZENS OF PET
ERBoRoUGH, ENGLAND.
REACHES HIS HOME TOWN
Wireless Operator of Steamer Republic
Says There Were Greater Heroes on
Board the Ship Than -Himset.

Peterborough, England. Feb. g.
Jack" Binns, the wireless operator
who was on board the steamer Repub-
lie at the time of her collision off Nan
tucket, last month, with the steamer
Florida, was given a, rousing reception
in Peterborough, his native town, when
he arrived here this afternoon from
London.
Welcomed by the Mayor.
He was met at the railroad station
with bands playing ''See the Conquer
ing Hero Comes" and the mapor in his
chains and robes of Office extended him
a welcome A procession of carria ges,
with Binns' in the lead and headed by
the bands. then made a triumphal prog
ress Through cheering crowds from the
station to the Guild hall. The Guild
hall was packed with the leading citi
zens of Peterborough, and all rose and
cheered wildly when Binns. his sweet
heart on his arm, entered. The mayor
made hearty speech of welcome, and
said to Binns:
Admiration of the World Excited.
"Yeur pluck and courage have excit-
ed the admiration Of America and the
whole world. Some men are decorated
for the slaughter of thousands; you
have saved thousands by your gal
lantry. We present you with this ad
dress as a permanent record Of your
bravery. Your fellow citizens are very
proud Of you"
Had Only Done His Duty.
In a few modest words Binns then
thanked the mayor for the welcome eX-
tended him. He said there were great
er heroes on board the Republic than
himself. He had only done his duty.
The men of the e1gine rooms had
risked their lives by remaining below
to open the steam valves, an act which
saved every one from being blown up
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
conneotiout Anti. .ruberculosis Bin.

Hartford, Feb. 9.-The date for the
hearing on the anti-tuberculosis bill.
which is one of the most important
as yet introduced In the leg
islature. has been set by the commit
tee on humane institutions for Mon
day. February 22, at 1 p. m. The
committe anticipates such a large at
tendance that the hearing will be held
on the floor of the house. This mat
ter authorizes the establishment Of re-
ception homes I'm each county.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10

ment by the towns of one-quarter of
the expense.
Regarding Number of Crews Of Trains
Another important matter which
came up was that regarding the num-
Der of persons to comprise the crews
of trains. One act provides specifically
the number of employees upon different
kinds of trains and if passed mate
rally increases the number of persons
so employed. Another act provides
that the railroad commissioners may
adjust the number of persons compris-
ing train crews.
Adjourned to Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
Indiana Editor Shot Dead.

Dayton. o., Feb. Clyde Henley. u
years old. tonight crept up behind x
Kellum. editor of the College Corna
News. at College Corner, Ind, and shd
and killed him. Henley then ran to hR
mothers home. followed by a crowd
an garrica6ed the house. When citis
zens began to break down the doorF
Henley blew out his brains. EditoG
Kellum was married and had sevea
children. Henley also was a married
man.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
PATRICK J. KIERAN's CASE.
Fidelity Funding Company Not Amen
able to Bankruptcy Act.

New York, Feb. Especial Master
Peter b. Olney In a report filed in the
finds that the Fidelity Funding COM
pany, Of which Patrick J. Kieran was
the head. is not amenable to the bank
ruptcy act. and cannot be adju6icated
a bankrupt in involuntary proceedings.
The report, which Is expected 10 be
confirmed by Judge Holt. will put an
end to the expected rival claims for
the receiver appointed by the state su-
preme court. and Robert c. Morris tho
receiver appointed by the United States
district court. At the time Of the filing
OF the involuntary petition against the
Fidelity Funding company the liabili-
ties of the corporation were stated to
be 41,03704. and the nominal as
sets S3.579. .315.0f
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
FATE OF JAP LEGISLATION
Will Be Decided by the California AS
sembly Today.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 9.-Governor
Gillett, who returned from San Fran
cisco today, made the statement that
he would have nothing further to say
regarding the Japanese legislation now
pending. He announced that he would
leave the whole matter in the han Is
Of Speaker Stanton, who received yes
terday a message from President
Roosevelt explaining the position of the
federal government in relation to the
anti-alien bill
Two Of these measures will be re-
ported in the assembly tomorrow morn
ing as special orders OF business, and
it is expected that the fate Of Japan
ese legislation will be decided before
adjournment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
PANIC PREVAILS IN TEHERAN.
Governor and Other Officials Murdered
by Revoutienists.

TeherAn, Feb. 9.-A serious uprising
has broken out at Resht. capital of the
province Of Ghilan. The governor,
Serdar Afkhan. and several other ad-
ministration officials have been muir
dered by revolutionlsts, who burned
the governors palace and the post and
telegraph offices adjoining.
A panic prevails in the city and all
the bazaars have been closed. The gov
ernor's troops have taken refuge in
the Russian consulate. The outbreak
presumably is connected with the ma
tionalist movement.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10
BOSTON ITALIANS RETURN
FROM VISIT TO MEssINA
Express Dissatisfaction Over Conduct
of Relief Work.

Boston. Mass, Feb. 9.-Considerable
dissatisfaction over the manner in
which the Italian authorities are con-
Quoting the work of relieving the
earthquake sufferers was expressed by
a number of Italian residents of this
city, who returned today after a fruit
less search for the bodies of relatives
at Messina. Several of the Italians
stated that while the government
seemed to have plenty of funds, the
people in the earthquake section lack
ed food and that the soldiers gave but
little help to those who were suffer-
ing from injuries. Very little effort, it
was stated, was being made in clear
ing the streets of Messina.
The fruit crop was not utterly de-
stroyed. as was shown by the fact that
the Canopic, which brought the Ital-
ians home. carried a cargo of 1906
booxes Of lemons and other fruit.