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Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
THE 6REWERS' CONVENTION
 IN SESSION AT WASHINGTON
More Than 300 Delegates Meet at New
 Willard Hotel.
Special to The Bulletin.)

Especial to The Bulletin.)
 Washington. June 7.-More than 300 brewers from all over the country are in Washington attending the meetings of the United Brewers association at the New Willard hotel. Frederick w. Orr of New Haven, the secretary of the Connecticut Brewers association. spent all day yesterday at the capitol calling on the Connecticut representa- - tives MT. Orr is one of the leading republican orators of the state. and is chairman of the Ninth ward repub- Ican committee of New Haven, which is said to be the largest voting district in the country.
 MT. Orr was asked as to the politi- cal situation in Connecticut. but re- fused to say anything at this time. He said he was here to attend the convention of the National Brewers association. as secfstary of the Con- necticut branch, and that his work kept him so busy that he did not He did state, however. that he had heard a great many adverse comments on the corpora ton tax law. and judg- ing from what he had heard it was not a popular measure in Connecticut.
 Other Connecticut members who are attending the convens ion are N w Kendall of New Haven. president Of the Connecticut association. and for merly president of the national or ganization; Henry F'resenius. city treasurer of New Haven and mem Der of the advisory board of the na- tional association; William H. Hull, also of New Haven: Charles Fischer of Hartford and w. P. Wren of BridgepOrt
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
THE FLOATING OF OYSTERS,
 NEW REGULATIONS ISSUED
By Beard of Food and Drug inspection
 Department of Agriculture.
fSpecial to The Bulletin. ]

I
 Washington. June The board of -<Sod and drug inspection of the de- pz-rmeRI of agriculture today issued -re expected new regulations concern ing the floating of oysters This state zent iS signed by only two of the members Of the board pr. Wiley. the chairman of the board, presumably having refused to agree with his col talned that the original regulations is- sued over z year ago were all, right and ought not to be modified Secre- sery Wilson approve. of the new reg ~zArfons. which makes them effective.
 The full text St the new regulations E as follows:
 The Floating of Shellfsh.
 sCcnsidera5ie evidence has been sssbsnitted to the department since the issuance Of food inspection decision 5 10 on the practice of floating or drink Ing oysters fin water of less saline con- tent than that in which they were Ero~n to maturity
 FuH consideration has been given ts all the hearings and to the briefs Erd other information submitted sub kecrent to the hearings and the board Is of tho opinion that it is not i'm proper 10 drirk oysters in water of a saline content equal to that in which oysters viii grow to maturity. 1r of less saline content than that in <hsch oysters will properly mature, ths package containing such oysters E1E1L De oe2TlY &QQ l6GfDlT laDclec T1oated Oysters.' otherwise they will be considered ada1itsrated under sec czon of the law
 Particular attention should be paid by the growers and haDdlers of oys lsrs to the character of the water in which ths oysters are brought to ma furity or foated Where such waters are poEufed it will invariably follow fnzf the oysters will also partake of fh<S pollution and subsequent washing 3k the csBters, or even floating in wa ter which is not polluted, is likely not 10 cleanse them Of this pollution.
 Oystsrs found fn interstate com uercs In . polluted condition because of khs character of ths water in which tbsy are grown or noated are adul- te<zte6 @nder the food and drug act.
 IF L. DUNLAP.
 eGEO. P. MsCABE,
 d oR Fsed and Drug Inspection" :" -Approvsd=
 JAMES WILSON,
 -Secretary of Agriculture.
 wa2hinEtcr. D. C.. May 1t, 1910"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
NEW HAVEN TROLLEY CAR
 DEVELOPED IN FLAMES. Number of Persons Hurt When the
 Controller Blew Up.

New Haven, June 7.--Six persons were more or less seriously injured and number of others hurt when the controller of an open trolley car, run ming through Grand avenue, this aft ernoon, blew up with a loud report, and a sheet of flames enve1opef the side of the car. Among the twenty passengers on the car were a number of women and several of these in their panic either jumped off or fell from the moving car, lying in the street where they fell The injured included Mrs. E. P Aver Of North Guilford; Mrs, Daley, Mrs Meyers. Miss O'Brien, Mrs. Potvin and Rose Williams, all of this city. Mrs. Aver is at the New Haven hospital suffering from a con- cussion of the brain and severe shaI- ing up- Mrs. Potvin has a broken arm and bruises about the body. All are suffering from nervous shock and shaking uri
 Mrs. Aver was accompanied by her husband, a blind clergyman, and when he could find no one who could locate his wife he made his way to the po- lice, where he pursued his inquiries. Mrs. Aver had in the meantime been taken to the hospital
 Shortly after the accident several ambulances summoned by the police arrived, as did physicians, who treated the injured.
 Meantime the excitement was in- creased by the blowing out Of a fuse with a loud report.
 The trolley company called out the wrecker and soon had the track clear ed for traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08

Rome, June 7.-Great apprenension has been caused again by seismic dls- turbances, the official reports showing that the zone affected by the earth quake shocks today is a vast one, em- bracing practically the whole of south ern Italy as well as portion of Tus- cany and Benetia. to the north. But the district where serious damage Oc- cured only extends about fifty miles around Mount Nultufe, which is an extinct volcano. near the town of Ca litri, in the province of Avellino. This region has suffered much in the past from earthquakes, and in 1851 eight hundred persons were killed. The number of casualties resulting from the earthquake today has not yet been definitely ascertained, some of the re- ports estimating the dead at fifty and the injured at several hundred. It is feared there are many buried in the ruins of the houses which were thrown down in calitri, while great damage was done at other places, with dou'bt- less a considerable lose of life.
 King and Queen Hurry to the Scene.
 Premier Luzatti received word Of the disaster at o'clock in the morning, less than two hours after the occur renee of the quake, and he at once communicated the news to the king. The latter decided to leave immedi- ately for the district. He intended to go alone, but Queen Helena insisted on joining him. The king thought that this was not necessary. as the situa- ton at Avellino was not to be com pared with that at Messina where their matesties spent several days in alleviating the distress of the people. In reply to the kings protests Queen Helena retorted: "As my presence is necessary at all festivities, if must not lack where the people die and weep. In the south. Italians suffer; therefore I must go. It is my place as 8 woman and a mother"
 The king and queen were cheered by the crowds at the station, but they hurried to the train, where they care fully inspected the medical and other supplies.
 Cyclone Also Does Great Damage.
 Misfortune seems to have chosen Italy as target. While the south has been afflicted by an earthquake, the vast region of Sardinia. the largest
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
Recent Furry Over The Railroad Situation Be-
 comes Thing of the Past
FREIGHT RATE INCREASE WITHHELD
Until the New Railroad Law Becomes Effectve-After that to Submit the Reasonableness of the Increased Rates to the Interstate Commerce Commission-Pres- ident Sends Special Message Congress.

Washin gton, June T-The recent furry as to the railroad situation be- came a thing of the past today The railroad presidents went home, Presl- dent Taft went horseback riding. and the railroad bill went to conference. The eastern and central railroads at conference with the president this af- ternoon agreed to withhold all pro- posed freight rate increases until the new railroad law becomes effective and after that to submit the reason sblsness of the increases to the inter state comm cree commission The rail- roads interested in the southern terri tory declared that they had not as yet filed notices Of increase, but that if they did they would be ready to abide by the decision of the commission
 Special Message from the President.
 At the capitol things were not so pleasant President Taft sent a spe- cizI message to congress telling of the settlement he had reached with the railroads. urging that the provision of the railroad bill which gives the inter state commerce commission the power Go investigate and suspend new rates be made effective immediately upon rne signing of the act rather than have zt go into effect along with the other clauses. which have a sixty-day linn tration following the executive ap- 1sroEsi of the measure.
 Why it Was Sent.
 The president did this as a part of the agreement with the railroads by which he promised them a square desr- and a speedy determination as to the justice of their new rates. He also did it to prevent the filing Of any new rates during the sixty days between the signing of the act and the taking effect of the new law
 Bitter Fight in the House.
 There was bitter. fight in the house as to whether the senate amendments should be accepted a whole or the measure should be given into the hands Of oonferees from house and senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
CONGRESS TUESDAY.
Consideration Postal Savings Bank
 Bill Begins.

Washington, June 7.-The railroad bill was sent to conference and con sideration of the postal savings bank bill WAS begun in the house today.
 An intellectual attempt was made by democrats and insurgents in the house under the leadership of Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin, to agree to the senate amendments to the railroad bill 7nd avoid conference MT. Lenroot's s motion was defeated 156 to 1892. twen- ty-one insurgents voting with the democrats for the bill, six democrats voted with the regular republicans against it.
 The postal savings bank bill was taken up by the house after the adop- tion of a rule limiting debate to eight hours and requiring a vote the measure without amendment. This ac- tion was in the face of protests on the part of the democrats, who accused the insurgents of inconsistency in .ap- plying gag rule" to this measure, after having received the assistance of the minority in getting rid of the arbi- trary control of legislation.
 An agreement was g1ade later un- der which it is expected the bill will be voted on next Thursday.
 In the senate today five hours were occupied with criticisms of the admin istration of the public land laws of the United States in connection with the consideration of the public land with drawaI bill. Set speeches were made against the provisions of the bill by Senators Clark of Wyoming and Key burn of Idaho. Mir. Reyburn opposed the principle of the bill. while Mr- Clark confined hipseH to opposition to terms of the pending measure. The bill was under consideration when the senate adjourned. Both houses will be in session tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
SOCIALIST MAYORS EMIsSARY. Victor Berger of Milwaukee Approves
 of Mayor Gaynor.

New York, June 7.-Victor Berger, said to be the power behind the throne" of the socialist mayor of Mil waukee, and an alderman at large in that city, called at the city hall today Gaynor informally, for fifteen minutes.
 The visitor had many good things to say about New York's chief executive Mayor Gaynor was honest, capable and energetic, he declared, as well as a philosopher and student of history to an extent that amazed MT Berger.
 He ought to have been elected on the socialist ticket and to have back of him such men as we elected at our recent tryeut at the polls," said the Milwaukee man.
 MT. Berger wore the gold badge of his office pinned to his waistcoat.. His card bore a union made" stamp
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
FORMER FORESTER PINcHoT
 AT NATIONAL CAPITAL
Sharp Clashes Between Snnoot and
 Pinchot, Formerly Fast Friends.

Washington. June 7.-Former For ester Clifford Pinchot descended on the capital today for the avowed purpose of exerting his influence, if possible, to prevent the passage by the senate of the administration bill to permit the president to withdraw public lands for conservation purposes.
 This action was taken as The result of an interview he had with Senator Shoot who is in charge of the meas ure, in which the former forester sought the adoption of an amendment striking out the provision which would permit of the exploration and purchase of withdrawn lands under the mining laws.
 It is said there were sharp clashes between Senator Smoot and Mir Pin chot, who had been fast friends for many years. Their views were directly opposite and when they separated MT. Pinchot announced that he felt it to be his duty to prevent the passage Of the bill or bring about its amendment if it were possible for him to do so
 It is expected that MT. Deliver, to whom MT. Pinchot addressed the letter which resulted in his dismissal from the government service will be the former forester's champion in the move to compel, if possible the adop- ton of an amendment to the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
Great Apprehension Caused by Tuesdays Re-
 newal of Seismic Disturbances
FIFTY LIVES LOST, HUNDREDS INJURED
It is Believed Mary Bodies Lie in Ruins of Houses brown Gown al Calitri-CyclOne Ravages the Vast Region of Sardinia-Crops, Cattle and Vineyards Destroyed-Pr9perty Damage $2ooo0oO

island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily, was rayaged today by "a violent cyclone. The districts of Lanu8ei Tor tolii, llbono, Elini and Jersou have been devastated and the crops, vine- yards and cattle destroyed. It is be- lieved many shepherds have followed the fate of their tloelfs. The damage in Sardinia is estimated at s2i0O0,000.
 Population Terror Stricken.
 Naples. June 7.-An earthquake ot throughout southern Italy, Including the island of Sicily at BOT o'clock thia morning.
 The province of Ayellino bore the brunt of the shocks. In the city pr Avellino little harm was done, and the only death reported was that Of an old man who died Vf fright The popuia~ ton, however, was terror-etriclSen.
 Horror of Reggie Recalled.
 It was in the darkest hour of the morning when the shock was feM in Avellino. The sleeping town was aroused by shaking walls, the rattling of furniture and the falling of plnster from the ceilings. In e. moment panic had seized the 10000 inhabitants, who live in daily fear of n seismic disaHter. Half clad men, women and children fled from their homes screaming with terror. They had in their minds visions of Messina and the horror of HeEgio. Recently, also there was gOsaiped hDOMi a IltulAAlBl Ailhl AiiN hliNAR3NNA of Haliey's comet portended the end of the world,
 Relief Squads Organized.
 The authorities Kept their heads. buc they could not stay the mad rush for the squares and open districts outside the city. Confusion preVailed tho frightened ones could not be reasoned with, could not be stopped; in the squares hundreds threw themselves upon their faces and imporad the mercy of the Almighty. Then the re- ligious fervOr found expression in half organized processions to the shrine of St. Andrew, the protector of the town. Others climbed to the sanctuary om Monte Vergine
 After several hours of frantic en- treaty the authorities succeeded iu re-. establshing a semblance Of calm, and relief squads ware organized.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
" aldo Disagrees
 With Cr0ker
REGARDING PHYSICAL FITNESS
 OF NEW YORK FIREMEN.
FIRE COMMISSIONERS VIEWS
Says Flame Fighters Are As Fit To- What He's Talking About.

New York; June 7.-Rhinelander Waldo, fire commissioner. does not share the view expressed by Edward F. Croker, chief of the department, re- garding the physical fitness of New orks force of flame fighters. Chief Croker's declaration at yesterday s disastrous fire in Washington street, in which two firemen were killed and a score injured, that the class of men on the force was deteriorating because the civil service regulations kept the best men away, has stirred the entire department. Some agree with the chief, and others-includinE. Commis- sioncr Waldo-do not agree with him.
 Defense of Uniformed Force.
 The commissioner was not willing today to reply directly to what his chief had said, but he came to the defense of the uniformed force by de- of men in the world. Incidentally he said he was planning to introduce oxy- gen helmets, like those worn by min CTS out west as protection for the men going into smoke-filled buildings.
 Husky Looking Body of Men.
 "As far the men are concerned" :" he added, T want to say that they are as husky and fine looking a body of men, physically, as you will find any where I've knocked around the world a bit myself and I think I know what I am talking about
 "The best answer I can give to Chief Croker's intimation that the men are weddings is: Go out and look the men over. Watch them at work I mean the new men as well as the old. tell you they are all as husky a lot as have ever seen.
 Tt is, perhaps, natural that the old CT men of the department should think that the newcomers are not up to the old standard. Go back to school or to college and look over the fellows you see there. You'll be likely to remark how young and small and understood they are. It is hard to realize that you were like that yourself when you were there.
 Oxygen Helmets Needed.
 T think. though, that we would do well to equip the force with fire hel- nets such as they use in some western mines. With these helm cts the men would-lp able to get a supply of oxy gen that would last two hours, in the densest kind of smoke. I don't know that helmets like this have ever been used by fremen in other cities but the experiment is worth trying. It works well in the mines and ought to wsors. well in a burning, smoke-ff11ed build ing. hope to give them a trial soon."
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
Sail June 10th
 For New York
LEAVE SOUTHAMPTON ON THE kAIsERiN AUGUsTE VICTORIA.
NINE CABINS ENGAGED
For the Roosevelt Party-Ex-Presiden Delivers Romanes Lecture at the SheIdonian Theater, Oxford.

Oxford, England June 7.-Oxford to- oay conferred upon Theodore Roose- Welt the honorary degree of doctor of CIVIL law. The ceremony took place in the Sheldonian theater. where for three centuries and more it has been the custom to hold the Encaenial exer- clses, the annual commemoration of the founders and other official assem- plies, but MT. Roosevelt's reception surpassed in enthusiasm anything within the memory of the oldest OK onian.
 Audience Carried Away by His Ro-
 manes Lecture.
 His Romanes lecture, which dealt with Biological Analogies in History" proved to be powerful exposition of all the strange analogies," as the lec- turer himself expressed it. fin the phe- nomena of life and death, of birth, growth and change, between those physical groups Of animal life which we designate as species, forms, races and the highly complex and composite entities which rise before our minds when we speak of nations and civiliza- tionS-"
 Toward the close, however, MT. Roosevelts voice failed. and he was obliged to leave undelivered a portion Of his prepared lecture. But before he withdrew from the platform the for mer president had won the great au- dience that gathered in the theater by his vigorous utterances and forcefuI gestures, being cheered repeatedly at various stages of his speech. Even were carried away and stood up and joined in the loud-lunged hurrahs of the younger element.
 Start for Home Friday.
 Nine cabins have been engaged for the Roosevelt party on the steamer kaiserin Auguste Victoria. which will sail from Southampton June 10 for
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
sLuNDER sPoILs TIME TABLES.
Distances Changed in Folder and New
 Ones Must Be Issued.

New Haven, June I'm connection with changes in mileage appearing in the last issue of the New York, New Haven & Hartforf timetable, the fol- lowing statement was issued from the offices of the company today:
 The change of distance shown in the folder is due to a senseless blum der. The company has not made any alteration in it's mileage tables, and the puhlicat ations indicating this are now being corrected by reissue.
 t~The erroneous distances shown have no bearing whatever upon the rates recently changed
 New York, June 7.-In commenting g on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company's expIana- ton today of the added distance ap- bearing in its suburban time tables, Hugh M- Hewson, the attorney retain ed by commuters opposed to the in crease in suburban fares made the following statement tonight:
 somebody did blunder and the blum der is going to be costly to the rail- road. We believe that the company must pay a penalty of $50 for each case in which 1t is shown that extra mileage has been collected on the dis tances shown by the time table,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
FUNERAL OF 70, HENRY"
Many Friends of the Author at Little
 Church Around the Corner.

New York, June 7-Funeral ser- vices for William Sidney Porter, who under the name of O. Henry became known one of the foremost short story writers in America, took place today in the Church of the Transfig- uration, 'the Little Church Around the Corner" the church around which the author constructed several of his stories. The services were the for nal rites of the Episcopal church, by the rector, the Rev. Dr. G. c. Tough ton.
 Many personal friends of the author attended. Mrs. Sara Lindsey Porter, his wife. was the only relative present. The honorary pail bearers were his cIoesest friends and admirers, and in cluded those widely known in the lit erary world.
 After the service the body was plac- ed on a train to be carried to Ashe- vile, N. C., for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
OBITUARY.
Prof. oOldwic Smith.

Toronto, Ont. June 7,-Prof Colds win Smith, one of the most distin~ guished educators and writers of mod - ern times, died at the Grange, hla home here, today.
 .Goldwin Smith was born on Aug, 2s 1923 He was the eldest son Of tho late Richard Smith. A D. of Reading. England. Educated at Iton and Bni- verslty eollsess Oxford be was elected d fellow of oxford when v years plh' He Was admitted to the bar At l.ill- coins Inn but never engaged lh tue practice or law He Was tutor pr King Edward when the lhftef was Prince of Wales and nas a greet aa~ nlir-r of the, late kipk. ln lhsF h~ wAs appointed r~giuH professor of mod sTn history st D&ford. retaining that chak until 1866.
 In 1866 he became professor or tnF- issh and constitutional history al Cor neI university. That position hf exv changed in STi for non ,reei1euf pfofes~orship and removed 70 Torento,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
ALBANIAN REVOLT OVER. Suppressed by Turkish Troops and
 Tax Collecting Resumed.

Washington, June 1.-The revolu- tionary movement in Albania, Turkey, has been suppressed. and great quan- titles of arms and ammunition have been turned over to the military au- thorities, according to cable despatch es which Zia ~Pacha. the new Turkish ambassador to the United States re- ceived today from his home govern ment.
 More than 5000 firearms have been surrendered by the inhabitants of Us- kub Pristina and Prizrend districts. Order has been restored, the despatch- es say and tax collecting and military conscription have been resumed all over the province.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-08
A GREAT INSURANCE PLAN.
Berlin to Consider Legislation to Re- move the Terrors of Unemployment.

Berlin. June 7.-The municipal au- thorities are preparing to have intro duced in the city council this winter a measure embodying plan of insur- ance against mployment for the benefit of the million and a half in- habitanfs of the suburbs of Berlin
 The plan constitutes one Of the most comprehensive moves towards socia! legislation ever proposed. The inter- tion of the authors is to combat the widespread distress that als,dgs dc velops among the working classes pf the capital during the winter months. The details have not been made pub- lie, but it is understood that both om ployers and workers will subscribe to the general fund