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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
BILLIARD MEASURE
PASSES THE HOUSE.
Attempt to Limit Corporations Capital
to S20,000,000 Defeated.

Hartford, June 3.-The Connecticut
house OF representatives adopted the
resolution Incorporating the Billiard
company this afternoon. and it's action
is of deep interest. not only TO people
in this state. but throughout New Eng
land, particularly in Massachusetts,,
and among railroad interests in gem
eral the country over, as It is pretty
generally believed that the New York
New Haven and Hartford railroad is
more intimately concerned than is the
Boston and Maine. for 10000 shares
of whose stock the Billiard COMPANY Is
designed as a holding corporation.
The resolution went through today
after an hours discussion Of tuo or
three amendments one OF which was
considered in part a week ago. but
was defeated this afternoon As a
whole the resolution is somewhat
changed from the shape In which II
was favorably reported by the COM
mittee on interpretations, but it's
friends claim II has suffered no par
ticular damage. All amendments
made to II were additions. The oon-
test today was on an amendment
which would limit the capital stock 10
500, 600 000 and this was knocked out.
Boston. June 3.-Governor Draper's
solution Of the railroad controversy in
this state by the formation OF hold
Ing company to take over the $4,000
shares of Boston and Maine stock held
by John L. Billiard Of Meriden, Conn.
the company to be financed by any
railroad company. but presumably by
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad was accepted today By
tho legislative committee on railroads,
with three dissenters.
The bill, which provides for the for
nation of the Boston Railroad Holding
company, also provides that the in
corporators shall be three well known
Massachusetts, business men, Walter G.
Baylies Of Boston. president Of the
Boston and Lawell railroad Robert M.
Burnett OF Southboro. president of the
Boston Commercial club, and Frederic
c. Dumalne OF Concord, treasurer q
the Amoskeag mills of Manchester. N
II.
When the bill is reported I'm the leg
islature tomorrow It is expected that
three members Of the connmftAee-
House Chairman r. NJ. Washburn Of
Worcester and Representatives J. w.
Haiggis of Montague and NJ. J. Scully
of Springfield-will record their dis
sent. Several of the house leaders
have already announced their intention
of opposing the passage OF the bill.
1t was stated today that the bill has
the approval not only of the governor,
but also of both the New Haven and
Boston and Maine railroad officials.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
TIMBER FIRES SWEEP
ALL BEFORE THEM.
SerioUs Situation in Western Canada
Flames Famed by Gale.

Winnipeg. Man, June 3.-Timber
nres are reported tonight as sweeping
all before them in several parts of
western Canada Along the Prince AL
bert branch OF the Canadian Northern
railroad, ir the Saskatchewan river
district, this fire extends a hundred
rnilea, and it is feared that many lives
p1ay be lost in the farming settlements.
A Aour span bridge was destroyed A
passenger train went through a fur
mace of fire and the windows became
so hot they could not be touched. A
twenty mile gale is tanning the flames.
Forest fires prevail In the Gun Flint
sec ton of the Duluth extension, a rail-
way running out Of Port Arthur tow
ard Duluth. Bridges are burned, but
hundreds Of men are fighting the
flames to prevent them from reaching
the settlements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
B. & o. STRIKE EXTENDING.
Four Hundred and Sixty-eight Men at
Baltimore Quit Work.

Baltimore. June s.-The, strike OF
the machinists and their helpers in
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad shops,
originating in the Mt. Claire shops,
this city, as a protest against the in
PRODUCTION of the piece work system
in their department. has now extend
ed to eleven other shops of the sys-
tenn.
At the railroad company's offices
here tonight it was stated that in the
railroad shops 46S men have quit work
and that 21S remain.
The strikers claim IS per cent. of
the men have quit.
At the B. & o. offices the statement
was made that tomorrow that every
vacant place will be filled. The num-
Der OF men employed a little over
1000, is said to be about normal, bus
mess conditions considered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
DEATH OF MRS. STEPHEN F. FISK
Vice Regent of the National Society Of
the D. A. r.

Pawtucket r. l., June 3.-Mrs
Stephen r.. Fisk, vice regent OF the
National Society of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution and promi-
nent throughout Rhode Island. died IT,
day According to the Fisk family ply
sician. DIR. James L. Wheaton, death
was due to lack OF nourishment. Mrs.
Fisk was 81 years Of ege and was the
wife of a prominent druggist OF this
city. She had been IN poor health for
months. but was able 70 attend the
national convention Of the Daughters
of the American Revolution held In
Washington last April, when she was
honored by an election to the vice
regency
Mrs. Fisk was operated upon for an
il ternal trouble March "a, but her cor
dition was weak at the time, and since
the operation Eor digestive organs had
been so inactive that they could not
ereorm their proper functions. The
result was that she died from starva-
ton. according to a statement issued
tonight by DR. Wheaton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
HON. HERBERT KNOX SMITH
To Continue ProbabIy in His Position
in Commerce and Labor Department.
Especial to The Bulletin.

Washington, June 3.-Events of the
last few days seem to indicate that
Hon. Herbert Knox Smith of Hartford
would be retained in his position as
commissioner of corporations in the
department of commerce and labor. 1t
has been repeatedly stated that while
his work has been very satisfactory
and he has done excellent work in fer
reting out valuable information regard
ing trusts during the last administra-
tion, he did not fit well into President
Taft's ideas on the subject Of corpora
tion investigation.
George +. Raymond Of Boston who
had been offered the position of assist
ant commissioner, has advised the
president that he cannot see his way
clear to accept the same. He was
willing to take the place if it was to
be a stepping stone to the commits
sionership5 but he has been told that
for some time, at least, there will be
no vacancy in that Office and he would
not take place which was subordinate
to Commissioner Smith.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
pITTsFiELp STRIKE SETTLED.
Street Car Men Back at Work-Com-
pany Grants Principal Demands.

Pittsfield, Mass, June 5.-The Pitts
field Street Railway company and the
striking car men came to an agree
ment early this morning after an all
night conference, and it was announc-
ed that the men would go back to
work at a m. The company acceded
to the two principal demands Of the
strikers-the one cent an hour wage
increase and a straight ten hour day,
while the strikers withdrew three
minor demands.
The strike was Inaugurated yester-
day morning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
New York Observers Of Last Nights
Eclipse Disappoin+ed.

New York, June $40 the disap-
pointment of many the clouds so
shielded the moon here tonight that
little of 1t was visible in the early
stages Of the predicted eclipse. Then
came blotch of light on the eastern
horizon. came and went, and finally
took. shape. At 9.11 the shadow was
well defined, with the greatest radi-
ance on the upper eastern limb. At
s.22 reverse nimbus appeared and
three minutes later came brilliant flash
ing lights from the rim Of the nimbus.
At least ons-third of the sky was il
lumined.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
WALL STREET INVESTIGATION
Nothing of Radical Nature in Report
of the Committee.

New York. June 3.-Although the
str1ctest secrecy is being maintained
as TO the contents of the report of the
investigating committee appointed by
Governor Hughes to look into the
method obtaining in the various New
York exchanges, il was learned here
tonight that the report which is to he
turned over to the executive next
Tuesday win be conservative in char
acter and contains no suggestions of a
radical nature.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
GREAT SNOW BANK MELTs.
Its Sudden Disappearance May Be Due
to Volcanic Action.

Grand Junction, Col, June S.-Im-
mense snow bank sixty feet deep,
lying on the slope of Mount Elliott. a
13,000-foot peak in southwestern Colo
rado, has melted within the past
forty eight hours, and an immense
column of steam is rising from the
spot. The cloud of steam is visible
for miles. 1t is believed by those ia
mfliar with the mountain that the
phenomenon is caused by a volcanic
disturbance.
mine located near the basin and
worked years ago. was abandoned be-
cause of the intense heat encountered
In lower levels. The deep snow on
the mountafnside prevents close in
vestigation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
LOST WAGER OF $1,000
BUT WON A BRIDE
Chicago Man Courted Ohio Girl Just
Twenty-four Hours.

Gibsonburg. o., June George
Kuepper Of Chicago ended a twenty
four hours courtship today. when Miss
Gertrude McClosl1ey of Woodyille said
Eyes"
At the same time Kuepper relin-
$4,000 wager if he walked six thou
sand miles within year. The prize
was posted by the Shamrock Athletic
club Of Chicago and the young man
began his task May 90. There was a
provision that if during his years
ramble he met and wed a stranger
$500 would be added to the purse On
Tuesday night Kuepper stopped at the
McCloskey home. The wooing began
yesterday. The couple viii be married
Sunday, but Kuepper will not complete
his walk.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Gave Her Life to Save Her Two Year
Old Sister.

= New York, June S.-Carmella Lam
-dria, twelve years old. gave her life
today to save her two year old sister,
Concetta, from being run down by a
trolley car The two were crossing
the street when the baby escaping
from her sisters care, stepped almost
directly in front of an oncoming car.
Carmella just Ihad time to push her
sister into safety, but not enough to
get clear herself The car passed over
her body, and she was instantly killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
FELL FROM MOVING CAR.
Tobacco Millionaire William McAIpin
Seriously injured In New York.

New York, June s.-William M. Nc
Alpin, the tobacco millionaire, was
heriously injured today by falling from
a moving Madison avenue car which
fourth street. Mr.. McAlpin was re-
moved to Bellevue hospital suffering
from contusions of the head and body,
and possibly a fracture of the skull.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
SCHEME OF BREWERS
TO LIGHTEN THEIR TROUBLES
Advocate the Issuing of Two Kinds Of
Licenses.

Atlantic City. N. J., June 3.-Proper
regulation of the liquor traffic and a
strict enforcement of the laws gov
erning saloons were strongly recon-
mended by speakers at the final ses-
sion. today of the annual convention
of the United States Brewers asso-
citation
H. B. Scharmann of New York, a
veteran member of the association, be-
lieved that the only remedy for the
present troubles of the brewers is
the issuing of two kinds of licenses,
one for the sale Of beer and light
wines and the other for the retailing
of WHISTLES and other strong alcoholic
drinks. Under such a license system,
he said, brewers could sell only to the
retailer Of beer and wines, and the
brewers would not be blamed for the
drunkenness that occurs in places
where distilled liquors are sold He
said the percentage of intoxication
from beer and light wines is very
small,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
KENTUCKY NEGRO LYNcHEp.
John Maxey, Who Shot Circus Man,
Taken from Jail by Mob.

Frankfort, KY, June 3.-John
Maxey, negro, who shot b. c. Bow
ers, circus man. last night, was TAX
en- from Jail here early today and
lynched The jailer resisted the mob,
but with little effort the door was
broken down, the negro taken out
and hanged to the st. Clair street
bridge.
tense excitement among the law abid-
ing citizens of the capital city. who
were apprised of the hanging this
morning. Bowers is in a critical con-
dition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
FELL A HUNDRED FEET
INTO THE EAST RIVER.
Two Structural Iron Workers Had
Narrow Escape from Death.

New York June Sailing one hun 4.
dred feet from a scaffold underneath a
span of the new Manhattan bridge now
in course of construction into the East
river, Joseph n. Long and John Man
ming, two structural iron workers. had
a remarkable escape from death here
today. After rising to the surface the
men, although considerably stunned,
managed TO keep afloat until rescued
by their fellow workmen. They were
later taken to a hospital where it was
said that Longs skull was fractured.
Manning, although sho cked b. his long
fall. will be able TO resume work to-
morrow
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
DOGS TRAILED MURDERER.
BIoodhounds Three Times Led Police
to Home of Perry McNeal.

Hamilton, o.. June "a murder,
followed by a spectacular arrest, oo-
CURED at Middletown early today.
The body of an aged umbrella mender
was found in a lot The head had
been crushed and the man robbed. He
was known to have had $12 last night
The Middletown police sent to Day
ton for bloodhounds. The dogs three
times lad the police direct to the home
of Perry McNeal, who was arrested.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
American Lodge Of Free MasoHs In
London.

London June s.-The America n
lodge Of Free Masons for Americans in
London. under the grand lodge OF EGG
land. was consecrated in grand lodge
today by Lord Ampthill. provincial
grand master. Sixty grand officers
were present, as well as the deputy
grand master of Pennsylvania, F. G..
Van Duser. Robert n. Crane was
chosen as the first grand master and
James Macdonald as senior warden.
The membership Includes IS other
Americans. President Taft sent a con-
gratulatory telegram, to which a reply
in kind was made.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
A GREAT REUNION
OF THE BLUE AND GRAY
To Be Held in Washington Under Sec
rotary of Wars Supervision.

Minneapolis Alnn., June 3-Tele-
grams from leaders of the Grand Army
and Confederate Veterans all over the
country are being received by the
Minneapolis Journal in approval of a
campaign for a great reunion Of THE
blue and gray to be held next year in
Washington under the supervision Of
the secretary OF war.
Commander in Chief H NJ. Nevfns
of the G.. y. T. thinks the proposition
should first come before the encamp
ment at Salt Lake City In August
General Clement A. Evans, COM
mander in chief Of Confederate Vet
Grams, replied:
While L have no authority 90 speak
off1ciaily, I can say personally that war
passions are gone IN the south"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
AZ YEARS IN INDIA.
Death of Rev. Henry J. Bruce at
Punchgani.

Boston. June 3.-News of the death
of Rev. Henry ]. Bruce, at Punchgani,
India. on May 4. reached here today.
For forty -seven years Mr.. Bruce had
been one of the American boards mis-
sionaries in India. He was "A years
old and a graduate of Amherst college.
He is survived by a widow and several
children.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
25Oth ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
of the
Founding of Norwich, July 5th and 9th
NEW RUBBER MANUFAcToRY
FOR NEW HARTFORD
Will Give Employment to Between
1900 and 1000 Hands.

New Hartford Conn, June st is
understood here that an option has
been secured IN the factories ana land
of the Cotton Duck Manufacturing
company here and it win be used for
the manufacture of rubber goods. CIV
ing employment to between 1900 and
1000 hands.
c. X. Oliver, president OF the Cou-
solidated Cotton Duck company, with
offices in Baltimore. and Arthur e.
Barney of this place, formerly in the
rubber business in Pittsbarg, are said
to be interested in the new company
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
500 PASSENGER TRAINS
ARE HELD UP
BY Serious Floods-Houses Carried
Away-ChiIdren Missing.

Winnipeg, Man., June 3.-A de-
spatch from Fernie tells of serious
foods in that town tonight Elk river
overf1owed its banks in several places.
The flood also burst booms of logs
owned by the Elk Lumber company.
The 500 passenger trains were held
here all day on account of the damage
done to the bridge crossing the river
at Elko. At Coal Creek the river over
flowed its banks and carried away
several houses. Several children are
missing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
HANGING TO TREE LIMB
Had Over a Thousand Dollars in His
Pocket.

Dover, N. j., June 3-An unidenti-
fed man was found hanging from a
limb of a tree on the outskirts of Dover
late this afternoon. He had $1,19S.72
in his pocket. Seen en- the streets
since Monday. his queer behavior was
noticed. Tuesday morning he asked a
druggist for "just enough carbolic acid
for one" He was SO nonchalent about
1t that the druggist, refusing the re-
quest, suggested that the canal was not
far off. "Acid is better, they tell me.,'
the man replied.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Troitsk, Siberia, June.s.ZA military
court has been convoked, here to try
the colonel. lieutenant colonel and six
other officers of the Orenburg Cossack
regiment, who are alleged to be in
volved in far reaching financial irreg-
ularities. Peculations amounting to
$4,000 already have been discovered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Memorial to Yale Men Who Fell il
Civil War.

New Haven, Conn, June S.-A call
has been issued through the Yale
Alumni Weekly Tor g. meeting of grad
yates during commencement to consid-
er plans for the erection Of memorial
to Yale men, both Union and Confed-
crate. who fell in the civil war. The
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Brussels. June "A despatch has
been received here from Leopoldville,
in the Congo, saying that the trial
there of two American missionaries,
the Rev. William Morrison and the
Rev. w. Fl. Sheppard, on charges of
libel, originally set for May 25, has
ben postponed to July 80.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
rerrifie cyeIone n eeoraIa.

Syivania, Ca, June 3.-A half dozen
or more persons were injured in a ter
rifle cyclone that passed over the lower
part OF Screven county at 4 o'clock
this afternoon. Many persons escaped,
houses falling about and upon them,
Witheat tnflicting fatal injuries.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Automobile Race from Denver to Mex
ico City.

Mexico City. June Sired Spooner.
William Knopper and James NJ. How
ard. in the pathfinder for the Flag to
Flag" automobile race from Denver to
Mexico City. via Ell Paso. next Oeto-
the journey the pathfinder covered ex-
actly 2,4O0 miles in the thirty horse
rover automObile
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Death of Il. W. HOyt Co. President.

Danbury, Conn. June 3.-Henry W.
Hoyt. SO years old. president Of the
II. w. Hoyt company, died at his
home here today from neuralgia of
the heart Mr.. Hoyt was actively en-
gagged in the political and business in
terests of the town for many years.
He leaves two sons and a daughter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Sentenced
To Hard Labor
IN HOUSE OF CORRECTION FOR
TWO AND THREE YEARS.
Ex-OITY OFFICIALS OF BOSTON
Convicted Of Conspiracy to Defraud
the City of Stealing $500. and for
the Larceny of Money.

Boston, June 3.-Leo F. Mccullough.
president of the Boston common coan-
Gil last year. was tonight sentenced 10
serve two years at hard labor in the
house of correstion.
Stole 5000.
Attorney James T. Cassidy was ser.
fenced to serve one year at. hard labor
in the same institution by Judge Scho-
field in the superior court, both having
been convicted of conspiracy to de-
fraud the city of Boston ard Of stealing
$2CO by making out false order for 4
set of law books.
Former Alderman Convicted Of Larceny
Former Alderman George n. Battis
was sentenced to three years at hard
labor in the house OF correc ton for the
larceny of money in connection with
the purchase of prizes for Fourth Of
July athletic contests held under the
auspices of the city in 1906 and 1907.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
New York to Seattle Motor Cars Ar
rive at Buffalo.

Buffalo, ~ Y, June 3.-The New
York to Seattle motor cars arrived
here shortly before o'clock this aft
ernoon. All of them checked in with
perfect scores. They will remain here
until tomorrow. The next stop will
be made at Toledo
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
OLD ABoLITIoNIsT DEAD.
Henry F. Montague Helped to Organ
ize a Party in Michigan in 1886.

Kalamazoo. Mich, June S-Henry F.
Montague. who was one of the organ
izers of an abolition party in Michigan
in 1876 at Ann Arbor, has died at his
home here at the age of 96 years. Mr..
Montague was one of the agents of the
Underground railway" by which
many fugitive slaves were assisted in
their fight to Canada.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
TheodoIi-Thaw Marriage in Rome.

Rome, June 3.-The marriage Of Miss
Beatrice Thaw, daughter of Alexander
Blair Thaw Of PittSburg, to M. Don
Francesca Theodoh of Italy took place
today at the Thaw residence here.
Later they departed for Naples.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
BARGE Alice EIoated.

New Haven, Conn.,, June S.=The
barge Alice one of the eight that sank
off here in the gale a few weeks ago
was hoated ana towed into this harbor
today. The others have all ben float
ed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Cabled Paragraphs

London. June 3.-Tom vardon, the
well known English professional golf
player, has cabled to the other side his
entry to the American open golf cham
pionship contest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
House Unable to Get a Quorum.

Washington. June S.-After trying
for three quarters of an hour to obtain.
quorum and not meeting with sue
cess, the house today adjourned until
Monday
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Further Details OF the Plan to permit
trading in United States Steel common
were made public in Paris.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

The Preliminary Draft of a Treaty
between Venezuela and Colombia was
signed at Caracas. Colombia agrees to
cede territory on the Orinoco. lnirida
and Negro rivers to Venezuela.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Eclipse Dimmed by Heavy Clouds.

Washington. June 3.-The observa-
tions of tonight's total eclipse of the
moon which the United States naval
observatory had planned were made
impossible by the heavy clouds whioh
overcast the sky during the selipeA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Secretary Of State koenig Of New
York decided that the United States
must pay 81 for its army automobile
not tax.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
Condensed TelegramS

Plans for the Summer Naval Man
ceuvres were made public at Washing
ton.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Mrs. Reginald c. Vanderbilt at New
port reported the loss of valuable
diamond and sapphire bracelet and Of
fered a reward for it's return.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04
1t Was Said at Washinqtor

Atlantic coast would be protected by a
squadron of dirigible balloons If sop-
gress would take favorable action.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-06-04

Ex-Judee Henry S. Dewey began his
suit for s76,000,0O0 for libel against Of
ficials of the Good Government asso-
citation in the superior court in Bos-
ton.