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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
SWEEPING ADVANCES
 IN PASSENGER RATES
Filed by New Haven Road With ln- terstate Commerce Commission Striking Figures oiVen-commuta ion Rates a Surprise.

Washington, May 2.-Sweeping and | Tn some instances striking advances 1 in passenger rates between New York and New England points were filed to- day with the interstate commerce conn mission by the New York New Haven | & Hartford Railroad company. On approximately 70 per cent. of the sta 1 tions between New York and Boston | there is flat increase of five cents in the fare. Tn the thirty per cent. of the stations remaining no change ia | made.
 cemmutation Ticket Tariff.
 In communication tickets from New York to points as far cast as New Haven. Conn. an increase 10 ail ata- tions of from 15 to 90 per cent lm | made The communication tariff filed with the commission also provides that mo communication fares on scale | basis will be in effect between these pOints"-the points being New York on the west and all points between New York and New Haven on the east. Heretofore it has been the practice or the New Haven road to charge a certain amount for a monthly or three- monthly communication ticket to Green wich. Conn, for instance. and on the renewal by the commuter at the expi- ration of his ticket to charge a cer- tain amount less than he paid for tho first ticket This was called tho "acals basis" of communication ticket sales and it effected considerable saving 10 the
 
 The tariffs filed with the commission late today were sent from New Haven on Saturday and will be effective on June 1.
 On the straight fares between New York and Boston there IS no change and there is no change, either, to Providence. From New York via BOa- ton to points in Maine no change in the fare is made, but from New YorR to the same points via New London there is a flat increase of five cents, ir- respective of the total amount of tho fare.
 Big Advance in eo-Trip M~7thly Tick
 cts.
 The great change appears m tns communication tariffs. The cost Of six- ty-trip monthly tickets between New York and Mount Vernon will be ad- vanced from $5.60 to $6.75: Co New Ro- chelle from $6.35 to $765; to Green wich, Conn. from SS.5O to St0.20; to Riverside from $S.6J to S10.4O; 10 Stamford. Conn, from $9 to S1O.s0; to Bridgeport from $l2.f3 10 $i6.8O; and to New Haven from $l6 to S22. it VI be noted from these figures which were taken at random from the tariff thaC the percentage gradually increases with the distance from about 10 per cent. 10 approximately 90 per cent.
 These advances with the withdrawal of the scale basis of sale Of commute ton tickets will make as near can be estimated general advance on communication traffic of a little mdro than twenty per cent.
 A Distinct Surprise.
 While the advance by the New Ha- ven of it's straight fares was not un~ looked for and is not regarded as se- rious, the decided advance in ita com mutation rates was a distinct surprise 10 officials of the interstate conlmerca commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
MOTHERS DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 8.
Governor Weeks Issues Prociam ation n
 to the People of Connecticut.

FrankEB. Weeks today issued the fol lowing, suggesting that Sunday, May Sth, be observed as Mothers day:
 To the People of Connecticut:
 Sunday, May Sth is to be observed in several states, and also in some parts of our state, as Mothers day It is beautiful custom that deserves consideration from all who hold in tender regard a true mothers virtue Appealing to me as it does, I suggest that Sunday, May 9th, 1910. be ob- served as far as possible as Mothers day, and by fitting words from the pulpit, by words and deeds of love in our homes, and by the wearing of the symboltc white carnation, show our reverence and respect for the bes. friend God ever gave us.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
SECOND CHURCH MEMBERS
 RECEIVED AT PARSONAGE.
Many Called During the Afternoon and Evening of Monday-Rev. and Mrs. Wyckoff Assisted by Deacon and Mrs. Allen.

The first of four receptions for the members of the Second Congregational church and it's congregation was held at the parsonage on Monday afternoon from to $50 and in the evening from 8 to 9.30. for those whose names begin with A to B, inclusive. Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Wyckon were assisted in receiv- ing by Deacon and Mrs. Dwight L. AL len. There were about forty received, the occasion being partly to let the congregation see the changes which had made in the parsonage recently, many alterations having been made
 The affair proved delightful one and the three others will be held on successive Mondays. Miss Catherine Conant and Miss Breckenridge served fruit punch and waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Appeared on House Floor With His
 Arm in Sling.

Washington. May 2.-Representative Andrew J. Peters of Massachusetts is the latest victim of automobile cranking. MT. Peters was a guest at the country home of John R. Mclean
 the publisher. yesterday and when he was about to leave. stepped to his machine and started to turn the crank. There was 'flareback," and the lever struck his forearm, inflicting two com pound fractures. He appeared at the house today with his arm in a sling
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
FIVE THOUSAND MEN ON
 STRIKE IN NEW ENGLAND For Mere Wages or Fewer Working Hours-Cther Strikes Threatened.

Boston. May 2--To enforce their de- F1zuds for more wsges or fewer work ing hours 5000 men are on strike igl New England tonight Other strikes are threatened and in central and western massachusetts, 200 men em- rioved on ff,e trolley lines controlled bv zhe holding company of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail road are only awaiting the sanction of Che Amaigzmated Association of Street Railway Employees to go out The troll -syu-eTl ask higher wages
 Most Of the men on strike are en- GzEsd in the building trades
 Two textile strikes involving 200 and --5 employees. respectively, are on at G--enxille and Westerly. R. l.
 Hundreds Of farmers WEhin q. "a adius cf 100 miles from Boston are also on strike for higher summer prices for hilx and are trying to lend emphasis to their demands by holding back from the Boston market their milk product
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Charles Jacobus.

Sunday was the 51st anniversary of Charles Jacobus of Springfield as a church member and it was also his 70th birthday. Notice of the two an- niversaries was given in Park Congre- gational church there on Sunday as was the announcement that he intend ed making his home in WestfeId with his daughter, Mrs. Wood and will go there on Thursday. MT. Jacobus is well known here. being one of the old and prominent rooue pIaYers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
HEARTeEATs BY TELEPHONE.
& sdiesI Diagnosis at 100 Mile Range
 Through New Relay Device

T-ondor May A test that was ca rried out yesterday shows it is pos s hlc -p diagnose heart troubles by sc ephoue at 9 distance Of a hundred niles The experiment. was conducted tesrEsen afr- Mines house on the Isle @f Nrfzft- where the seisnaoioEist and four rlly-SIcfznS using an ordinary tel rc1one- listened interestedly to the beating of paonaan's heart in London.
 A stethoscope held over her heart sr the fsnilizr manner had attached to f- a telephone relay invented by Sid urr Brown By means of this device minute sounds arc ma gnified.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
THE AURORA NOT LOST.
Newfoundland Fishing Steamer With
 18S Men Has Been Sighted.

St. Jofn5s, N. F., May 2.-The seal ing steamer Aurora, with a crew of 1S5 men, which had been reported missing, was sighted yesterday by the steamer Diana. which arrived at Her ring Neck today. The Diana also sighted the steamer Ranger. Both vessels were homeward bound.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
WAGE DEMAND TURNED DOWN. New Haven Railroad Shop Employees Asked for 6 Per Cent. Advance.

New Haven. Conn. May 2.-It was made known late tonight by members of the committee of the Federated Trades council. of which the employees of the shops of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad are members, that the road had turned down their request for an advance of 6 per cent. in wages. The men claim that this increase was promiseds them two years ago. The committee also stated that the road would be polled on the question of striking. Members of the committee left for their homes tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
OBITUARY.
John w. Wheeler.

Orange, Mass. May S.-John W. Wheeler, president of the New flame Sewing Machine company, and one oe the pioneers in the manufacture of sewing machines in this country. died at his home here today after brief illness. He was 77 years of age MT. Wheeler served in the Massa chusetts house of representatives in 1876 and was member of the governors colIn- cil in 1908 and 1907 He was president of the Orange National bank and a director in many other financial insti- tutions. He leaves q widow and one 6auPhter.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
WORLDS BIGGEST MAN DEAD.
Ieeust Valley Hotel Proprietor Weigh,
 ed 56s Pounds.

Locust Valley. N T. May 2-wn- Jam H. Burnet. who is supposed to heaviest men in the world. died yes- tlrday- He weighed 5sS pounds He vas of ordinary height, but measured e feet and s inches around the waist He wore a e2 1-2 inch collar
 4lr- Eurnet kept q hotel at Locust Valley and despite his great weight Z 4s an active fireman He was rn hHrs on May 1E. 1SGz. He ieayes a
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
REGISTRATION OF DOGS
Town Clerk Had 1,693 on the List When He Closed at Nine O'Clock on Monday Night.

At nine o'clock Monday night when he closed his office, Town Clerk Hol- brook and Tyler D. Guy. who has been assisting him. had 1893 dogs on the list this year. On Saturday and Mon day there were 500 dogs registered. both men being kept busy on both days. From now on an additional sum of s1 will be taxed against all who failed to get their dogs registered.
 The number is much smaller this year than last because of deaths and removals. but it Is probable that fifty more will be secured, as there will be some which are not six months old un- til after this time
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
RIOTS IN CHINA SUPPRESSED. Despatch from Our Minister at Picking
 cp Conditions in Human.

Washington, May 2.-The riots in been suppressed, according to cable reports received at the state depart ment from Minister Calhoun at Pe- king. In his message the minister says that this fact was reported by him to the United States vice consul at Han kow. who also said that there had been no disturbances in Human province during the whole of last week and that nearly all of the missionaries had left the province.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Left $2,0oo for Care and Support o,
 Her Favorite Horses.

New York May 2.-The will of Mary E. BIinckerhoff. who left an estate of about million dollars provides for the setting aside of g. 000 for the care and support Of her faNorite horses. Jessie and Fannie. The will was filed in White Pfains today,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Steamship Arrivals.

New York.
 At Plymouth: May 2. President Ln- coin, from New York.
 AL Cherbourg: May Z, kronprinzes sin cecilie. from New York
 At Naples: April es, Caiflbris, from New York
 At Cherbourg: April 30. Bluecher, from New York.
 At Antwerp: May l. Lapland, from New York
 At Trieste: May 1, Pannonia. from New York.
 At Naples. May ,. cretic. from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Cat Overturned Lamp, Doing $1,5oo
 Damage.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 2.-A cat overturned 8 lamp in the home of James Heaphy here late this evening and caused the destruction of the home and damage of $500 to a house adjoining. The buildings were out of the fire limits and a bucket brigade saved the second house. The loss is estimated at $1,500. including $65 in cash which Mir. Heapfy had saved to pay interest on a mortgage.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Major AImv Named

At the eighth annual banuuet of the Naval and Military order of Spanish American War at New Haven on Sat urday Major Leonard B. Amy of this city was elected junior vice com- mander.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Boston Milk Strike-circuIsr Letter to
 Farmers.

Boston. May 2.AA circular letter was sent out night to farmers in New England and eastern New York de- clarins that the contractors Were se- curing their milk from New York nd calling upon the farmers to stand bv the regular producers of the Bos ton market like men"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
LEPERS ON A RAMPAGE.
Cssk of Rum Went Ashore at Cape
 Colony Settlement.

Cape Town, May 2.-An extraordi- nary riot has occurred at the Robben Island ieper station.
 The lepers found a sixty-four gal lon cask of rum that had been wa shed ashore. They broached it and after drinking greedily started a wild riot
 The officials and police had the greatest difficulty in controlling them, as the Jaw does not allow the alrthori- ties to use force in dealing with lepers.
 Three of the llnfortunalels died from inc effects of IhG Opgy
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Government to Return s5,ooo,ooo i
 Taxes.

Washington. May 2.-The United States court of claims decided today in favor of the plaintiff in case against the government involving the question of the obligation of the treasury to re- fund S4,2S6 collected under the inner itance tax provisions of the Spanish war revenue act of June 13, 1898. The present and prospective claims. which are practically decided by this case. it is believed, will aggregate over $5.00O,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Taken to countv Home,

The children of Mir and Mrs. James O. Brown, whose deaths occurred in New London within the past week were brought to the county home in tfSs city on Monday They are nine seven and five years Of age, the girl being seven
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
HYDRANT BROKE.
Watering Cart Was Being Filled at the Time and Street Was Badly Washed Before Water Could Be Shut Off.

On Monday morning while the wa tering cart was taking water from the new hydrant at the top of Laurel Hill, the hydrant in some manner became clogged and it was impossible to shut off the water. It could not be shut off, and poured out Of the cart and hose and washed the street badly about the railway track, over which the pipe ex- tended. The officials of the street and water departments had to be secured, and the water main shut off before it could be stopped. The street depart ment had much filling in to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
National Society of American RsvSfu

Toledo O., May 2.-With two hun- dred delegates here, the National So< ciety of the American Revolutiom opened it's convention today. Businenn sessions were held this morning and this afternoon trips were made to hiB- toricai points in and around Toledo. The convention will close tomorrow uIIef
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Stage Rehearsal.

At the Olympic theater ong Monday evening there was a full stage re- hearsal for the drama to be given by Open House The local cast of fifteen is doing meri torious work under the direction Of Joseph C. Davis and is bound to spring 2 big surprise when they produce The Trustee
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Arrested for Riding on Walks.

On Monday morning George Chase was arrested by Policeman Brock for riding his bicycle on the sidewalks in Broadway. Chief Murphy talked with the young man about riding on side walks and directed him to come before Judge Brown this morning. There have been several complaints of late about riding on sidewalks, and it must be stopped, the policemen having been instructed to see that the law is obey ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
One Cent Sunday Edition of the ass
 ton Journal

Boston, May Announcement will be made in the Boston Journal tonaor- row morning That il will issue a one cent Sunday edition beginning with next Sunday morning. The make-lp will he the same as the week day pub- lication.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Editor of ksnnsbee Journal psa d.

Augusta Me. May 2.--Clarence Bnr- leigh editor Of the kennebec .Inuuna k died suddenly tonight of heart failnra Eressman Edwin c. Eureilgh of the Third Maine district A widow and two sons survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Telephone Officers Here.

The change among the telephone of fcia1s as noticed recently went into effect Monday, which brought a mum ber of additional telephone men to the local exchange. They will make their headquarters in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03


 G. B. Reeve, former vice president and general manager of the Grand Trunk, died at his home at Lamirada Cal, Sunday night. He was Fl years old.
 The German Steamer Roland, Cap tain Meyer. from Galveston for Bremen stranded on the North Carolina coast during a dense fog Sunday night. The vessel, which carries cargo of cotton, lies in an easy position with a slight list to the northeast
 Patrick and John Quinn, who broke out of jail in Thompsonville in a sem Satlonal manner, were arrested by tho Buffalo, N. Y., police on Sunday. Tho men are wanted for chicken stealing. Acquisition papers may not be applied for on account of the cost.
 When President Taft was informed at Pfttsburg Monday of the story pub- lished in Washington as to letters said to have been received by him, and asked if he had received any such communication from Mir Roosevelt, he shook his head. No" he said.
 The Biggest Tree of the Sequoia grove in Muirwood. the beautiful nat uray park of Marin county, California. was dedicated to Clifford Pinchot Mon day. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Sierra club, the outdoor walking and nature organ ization.
 The Spanish General Elections will be held on May 8. One hundred and fourteen deputies whose candidates are uncontested have been officially declared elected and wiIl not figure in the voting. They comprise 69 liberals, 34 conservatives, 3. republicans, 3 carl ists and of other parties.
 The Shad Fishing Season on the Connecticut river and it's tributaries opened Sunday night and will close June 10. Fishermen all along the river are unanimous in saying that it was the poorest opening they have ever known, and some of the most ex- perienced declare their belief that the fishing period will not improve much and shad win be scarcer and high in price.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

London, May 2.-The engagement is announced of Lady Barrymore's daughter, Miss Helen Post, to Montagu Charles Eliot groom in waiting to tho king. Lady Barrymore was formerly Mrs. Arthur Post daughter of General James Wads " Worth of Geneseo, N. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Bar and Bottle Bill
 Passed

-ostoE. May z=The so-called bar s a bottle bilL Wia5el prohibits bar k=erers from selling bottle goods was F-asseu to be enacted in the sena te roosy by vote of % to r, and the -sSure was al once sent to Governor
 F7cr for his spproNsl- The bill be- mss practically operative onc year 7c-. ss May iS the beginning of the ss1xe year
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
CONNECTICUT TROLLEY
 STRIKE SITUATION.
Men Insist on Scale of 27 1-2 Gents an Hour Arrangements Made for Housing ano Feeding Strikbreakers -Company's Statement.

| New Haven, Conn. May 2.-There was but little change in the trolley sit
 uation late tonight The men insist i that unless they are granted the scale ! of 27 12 cents an hour by the Connecti- = | cut company, tile holding company for l the trolley lines of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, that they will strike.
 | The company's Side of the Question. The company issued lengthy state ment tonight in which they state their l side of the controversy. The state | ment says that the men were granted a conference on March 2, at which l time a demand for a fiat rate of 30 cents an hour and time an half for overtime was asked for. This was followed by two more conferences and the employees were told that the adop- ti"n of the scale was out Of the ques % tion. and the attention of the men was called to the fact that during the panic wages had not been reduced and that the men were now getting more than was paid elsewhere. The com pany suggested that if the men would consided the question settled for a pc riod of not less than two years that they would grant a moderate increase. This scale, starting at 22 1-2 cents an cents was reached, the statement says, was accepted by the advisory board of the men. Later, the statement says. the committee asked that the posting of the scale be deferred, and when New Haven and Norwich voted not to accept the scale an increase to 27 1-2 cents an hour was asked for. The statement concludes by saying that when teh last conference was held, on April IA, the committee admitted that they had no positive Knowledge that the rate of 27 cents an hour would re- ceiVe the endorsement of the dissent ing divisions. The conference then adjourned, and as far as the company is concerned the situation remains unchanged.
 Arrangements Made for Feeding our
 Housing New Me.-
 While the road will not admit that the situation is critical, it is under stood that arrangements have been made for the feeding and housing of is force of men. At the meeting of the advisory committee and the officials of the company tomorrow it is expect ed that definite action will be taken. Springfield Board of Aldermen Talk
 Arbitration.
 Springfield, Mass May 2.-The sanction of the executive board of the International Union for the threatened trollcymen's strike in this city and Worcester was received this evening by Rezin Orr. treasurer of the Interna- tionaI union. who is in this city. The board of aldermen tonight passed an order requesting the parties at issue to resort to arbitration in the failure of other means of settlement of the wage controversy.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Henry w. sadd.

Henry w. Sadd, donor of the Sarisi Memorial library of Mapping and one of the best known farmers in Hart ford county. died st south Windsor Monday al the a1s of 73.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Cabled Paragraphs

London, May 3-A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from Vienna says it Is reported that Countess Szechenyi. formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt of New York, had lost a casket of jewels valued at $40,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

The Steamer Venus left New Or leans for Greytown. Nicaragua. to break the blockade there and land ammunition for ths Madriz army.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

G. B. Reeve, former vice president and general manager of the Grand Trunk, died at his home at Lamrada
 Cal, Sunday night. He was Fl years
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

Five Thousand Journeymen carpen- ters of Chicago voted to go on d strike
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
8. & A. to Increase Passenger Ratsu.

Springfield, Mass. May 2.It im wm- officially reported here tonight fhR4 the Boston & Albany is to increase fke passenger rate Of fare from two renfa q mile to i-4 csnte. beginning 10mn A
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03
Condensed Telegrams

President Lowell of Harvard made public his annual report.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

Fire Destroyed $15o,o0o in Winton place, a suburb of Cincinnati.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

Indiana Democrats Have Appealed t Bryan to stump the state for Kern.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-03

Governor Hadley of Missouri is or ganizinS a nation wide "back-to- the farm movement