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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Ex-sEN. GARDNER ACQUITTED
 ' OF OFFERING A BRI1E
Jury DeIiberated an Hour Over the
 Evidence in Race Track Case.

New York, Feb. 23.-The states first effort to make a criminal case out of the alleged attempted purchase of leg isiators' votes to defeat the anti-race ,pesung , pills, three years ago. col deliberation. a jury in the crUninaI branch of the suprem c court an nounced the acquittal of ex-State Sen ator Frank J. Gardner. He hQd been on trial for a week, charged with of Ier1ng $10,0 900 bribe to ex-State Sen- ator otto G. Foelker, who is now a congressman, in the interest of the race track men.
 Said to Have Been Four Ballots.
 It is understood that the jury took Tour ballots; on the first four jurors favored conviction, but in the succeed ing three ballots the minority gave way to. an acquittaL Thefe was an attempt at a demonstration by rela- tives and friends of the defendant put the court officers had anticipated It and kept the courtroom in order Gardner was delighted at the result, and said that he was not surprised His wife and mother, who were pres- ent when the verdict was returned embraced him
 Summing Up Was Omitted.
 A unique feature of the closing ses- sion or the trial was the suggestion " -->-N >@~SNS4s v e~l NiACi CouuScl, lIldt the case go to the jury without any summing up by either the defense or the prosecution, to which Prosecutor Charles Mott, Jr, agreed, and by unanimous vote of the jury the plan was carried out.
 Defendant on the Stand.
 The defendant was on the stand a good part of the session again today and he denied again and again that he attempted to hribe Foelker. Jus tice Seabury in His charge pointed out that the jury should not consider any references to the half-million- dol lar "boodle' fund which it was alleged was raised at dinner of the race track interests.
 Question of veracity.
 The judge said the Jurors should confino thefselveS to the question of whether or not Foefker was offered a bribe by Gardner. He made it plain that in the final analysis the issue largely resolved itself into question of veracity between Foe1ker, who al- legged that a brtbe was offered him, and Gardner. the accused.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Licenses For
 The Air-men
AVIATOR FoRBEs ON HAND WITH
 A RlLL FOR NEXT YEAR.
STATE SHOULD CONTROL
Any Vehicle That Flies is an Airship- Glasses Cover Spherical Balloons, nirisibIe Balloons and Aeroplans..

Hartford, Conn, Feb 23.-"The art Of aviation has about reached that point where legislation to control it is necessary, said A. Holland Forbes, the aeTonaut, in addressing the judiciary committee of the general assembly this afternoon on the proposition Of Gov ernor Baldwien to license ayiators and register their machines. The sport is very dangerous. the most exciting and the most dang we have" added MT. Forbes. and the state should step ln and exercise some sort of control" Do you really believe, Nr. Forbes, that the time has come to legislate on this subject?" asked Senator Judson T do," replied Mir. Forbes, mot just at this moment, but very soon, and while do not believe the governors bill is the exact one needed, have a bill which provides for law to go into effect next January. By that time it will be necessary to take some steps,"
 MT. Forbes gave the bill to the com mittee. He said that Governor Bald win had seen it and had thought it was good one. The Spellacy bill, which embedded the governors ideas as con- talned in his message, MT. Forbes thought did not go far enough
 What the Bill Provides
 Mr. Forbes bill provides that any vehicle which flies shall be covered by the term ssaifship," and any person who
 
 be defined as an aeronaut Every owner of an airship shall annually file a description of his vehicle with the secretary of state. The secretary shall furnish registry numbers. which shall be three feet in height, and these are to be afixed to the machine so as to be drscernfble by persons on earth. Ap- p1cantS for a license to manage a ve- hfcle shall be examined by the secre- tary of etate as Ito his fitness. The feeB for registration siaall be S5. for examination not over $25. for license to operate s2, and recording fee fifty cents.
 Responsible for Injuries.
 The airship must carry a certificate of registry and the certificate of the operator. Non-residents may fly in the state for ten days without comply ing with the law as to registrdtion Every aeronaut shall be responsible to any person or persons for injuries caused by any voyage in an airship directed by. hucfl aeronau;t and if he be an agent or empioye of another. in making srch voyage, his principal shall be likewise responsible for the same Lfcenses sare to be issued in three classes-for spherical balloons, for dir igible balloons and for aeroplanes or heavier than air machines Violation of the law will mean a fine of $1o0 or six months in jail or both, upon con- victiOn.
 Permission for Ascension.
 An aeronaut must obtain permission of the owner of land and water over which he flies in making an ascension.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
INVESTIGATING GRATUlTiEs. Ohio Grand Jury Wants to See BeeIse
 Of Former County Treasurer.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 23-The grand pury,s Investigation into the alaeEed ssgratutities" paid to former treasurers of Hamilton county by various Cincin ! nati banks took a new turn today when Tilden R. French, former treasurer, was summoned before the inqudsdtorial body. a The subpoena for French was precded by similar documents for G. F. Gr1f fin, vice president of the Citixenx Ma tional bank, and Charles Bartlett, vice president of the Fourth National bank. They are directed to produce bools showing French's deposits tn those banks during 1906.
 Bremen testified before the jury be- fore the indictment of George B. Goa on Tuesday
 SubpOenas were also issued for sav- .eral employees of French's businena house.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Interstate Commission Against Advanced
 Class Freight Rates
INVOLVES $27, ,OOO, 900 A YEAR
Decision was Surprise to Experts East and West-. sdust Cancel Advanced Rates by March 10- -SomS
 Increase Expected to be Allowed to Wssts1
 Lines-What Prominent Men Say. s#

was . complete surprise tc W4lt etreeS which had looked forward oonddeN
 to the approval of at least part e& the increases asked in freight ratogf The decision was not announced s1tik aftep the stock market had closed, but caller in the day it became known that final action might be enpeoted during the afternoon. Brokers omoea were kept open after hours and habi- tues of the financial district waited for the news from Washington.
 They received 1t in astonishnsnts
 Some Nervousness Sent Pricss Downs
 Some nervousness as to the outcozna was shown in the market early tn theI day, but circpmstantial reports t1af advances would be granted were cir culated and were accepted so general ly that stocks quickly recovered their losses Brokerage houses with inter- national connections began prepara- ton, as soon as the news was receivsds to place orders in the European mar kets, to be executed before the open- ing of the New York market in the, morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
cIass of ,zs PIedaes .s1o,ooo.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 23.-The graduate committee of the Wright Me- morial dormitory announced today that the class of '7S has pledged $10,O00, to be given in memory of the late justice Of tho supreme court of New York state Edward B. Whitney, and Henry M. Hoyt, who at the time of his death wa counsellor of the state department and confidential advisor of Secretary of State Knox, The gift will provide for two suites lin the dormitory.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
EXCISE COMMITTEE HEARS
 OF PENALTIES FOR MINORS For These Entering, Loitering or At tempting to Purchase Liquor in sa-
Especial to The Bulletin )

Hartford, Feb. 2S.eIt was practical ly agreed by both sides at a hearing before the excise committee Thurs day afternoon that some bill should be nature that have been introduced in the legislature to fix an adequate pun- 1shment for 8 minor who enters loi- ters, misrepresents his age, or at- telnpts to purchase liquor in a li- censed saloon Bills covering these things, if in various ways, have been introduced through Senator Hammond, Representative Carpenter Putnam. Representatives Dunn of Windham and Mcconnell, Stafford.
 Represented Temperance Interests.
 H. H. Spooner represented the tenn perance interests at tn hearing. which was harmonious, the points of conten- tion being only incidental.
 The intent of all the measures is to make minor, . blacklisted person or one on probation. subject to a penz alty for entering licensed saloons, thereby putting them in a position whereby in exposing liquorx dealer to violation of the law they also will be liable to prosecution Under the present statutes a minor, it was stated, is only punished when he misstates his age.
 Liquor Men Seeking Their sown Pro-
 tection.
 The liquor dealers, through the bills introduced, are seeking to protect themselves against the actioI~ of un-- scrupuious persons of the class enum- erated and to place them in a posi- ton where they will assume a risk to themselves in inducing a dealer to un- knowingly violate the law.
 Attorneys Carpenter of Putnam, Back of Danielson and Bugbee of Will llnantic were heard by the committee in, relation to the measures up for consideration
 The outcome of the hearing was that a representative each of the temper ance and liquor interests will get to- gether and draft 2 substitute bill en- bodying all the desired points ill the group of bills that aim to bring about the ends aimed at. This bill will probably be prepared and filed within a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
EXPELLED JEWS MARCH THROUGH HEAVY SHOWS.
Widespread Expsuision in Little Rus-
 sia-219 Families in One District.

St. Petersbnrg. Feb. s3.-Genera1 Mallakon has begun q widespread exs. pulsion of the Jews from the prpviuc9 of Tchernigov. . government in Little Russia. Two hundred and n1neteen families in one district, includinG
 weaithy land owners and manufacta1r-
 ers, were marched through the heavy snowdrafts Notwithstanding the in- tense cold the police opened the doorn. and windows of their houses and dxaReI them into the streets and thence tos thS oltskirts Of tho district fr4m Whxcn point they will be condaacted cut of tho province A oon1nitteee axternUte4 e. appeal to the gnvernox. but he roeQne1 stoE see the pefit10mexD and tAoY h&Ex nov appee1ed to the sutheElt3ag a& Nsf
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
New Hampshire Legislature Gains
 Seven

Concord, N. H., Feb. 23.-The New Hampshire legislature, already the largest representative body of its kind in the world, will be increased by seven members at the next session as result of the recent census. Figures received today from Washington by the legislative committee on appor- tionment show that in the re-ldistrict- ing of the state there will be gain of g representatives from the larger cities, and towns and a loss of 16 rep resentatives from the rural communi ties, giving a net gain of seven mem berS for the lower house.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
READY TO DRAFT
 RECIPROCITY REPORT.
camm;ttee on Finance Concluded Hesring-urged Not to Smother" tie Bill.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-H Hearings on
 fhe Canadian reciprocity agreement wars concluded today by ten senate committee on finance. and to1norroW morning the connmitteee will meet tsS determfne the form fin which the Me-
 Gall bill to carry the agreement nito effect shall be reported. There is 30 much opposition in the conlnsitftee to the aEreelnent that 1t is generally bA- .lieved the pledge to President Taft net =to Sulother' t&he axreeennt NRiU ba xept IN returning the MeCaaf AiI to senate, Ntthost recpInxz@0Sil 7
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
SCATTER HIS ASHES
 OVER BOSTON HARBOR.
Wishes of Captain Fuller Will Be Car
 ried Out by His Widow.

Boston, Feb. 23.-Pursuant to the wishes of her husband, Capt. William H. Fuller, veteran mariner, who died yesterday at Wrentham. Mrs Fuller will have his body cremated and the ashes strewn on the waters of Boston ha11bor.
 Boston has beautiful harbor and want to sleep there," said Captain Fuller before he died. He was born in Poultney, Vt, "a years ago and fol- lowed the sea for over half a cen tllrY
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
suee.ssful FIiohts at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport. Conn. Feb. 2s.-Aviator nssduy on account ofrth crowd. made f0ur short nights this afternoon. De- spite the wind. Which was strong, he sscerded to a distance of 15 to 25 feet and f1ew from 100 to 200~fest. He will make public nights on March (. Until that time he will remain in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
NEW ERA IN
 AMERICAN RAILROADING
Manufacturing 6usiness Was Msnaosd
 by Advance, Says Louis D. 6randsis.

Boston, Feb. 24.-L.ouis D. Brandeis, who appeared before the 1nterstAto commerce commission in opposttiou te the rate advance, said tonight tnAx certain features of the decision UAxk a new era in American railrOadtng. 14r. Brandeis said: HThe decision e3 ne interstate commerce comm1oston A6-7 clining to approve the proposed ad- vance in freight rates will of oOuroo give great satisfaction to the u1Anu- facturers and merchants whose ousi- ness was menaced by the sweeping rate increase contemplated by the tadl- roads. But the decision is of even greater importance to the consumer particularly to wage earners. apoA whom the burden of advanced xAtes would have ultimately rested. H
 Fatal to Railroads in the End.
 "The plans of the railroads to meet their. own larger operating conD by combining to raise rates could. IT the end. have proven fatal to the railroads theinselves. for the course involved the vicious circle of ever increasing rate increases and ever increasing cost of' living.
 N. " Central President Refussd to
 Comment.
 Chicago, Feb f3.--W- c. Brown. president of the New Ytrk Central fines. tonight refused to comment on the decision of the interstate com- nerce commission that railroads are not entitled to an increase in ffetgnI rates. MT. Brown declared he wQuld withhold his opinion until he had tead the decision thoroughly and deter- mined it's effect on freight tarAas.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
French ships for Mardi cras.

New Orleans, Feb 23.-Three ar mored French cruisers. the Glorie, Ad- the Mississippi river off Canal street last night, sent here by the French government to participate in the Mardi 'Gras festivities. This is the hrstnyisit of French baffleships in this port dur ing Mardi Gras since the festivities were inaugurated. Six hundred French blue1acllets win march ill the baralieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Cabled Paragraphs }

Herlin. Feb. 23.-A despatch from Isin-Tau says that second and third class traffic on the German owned Snantung railroad, which was suspend ed owing to the plague, has been re-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

London, Feb. 2s.-The old French warship. Richeliue. which for fort night had been drifting about, a dere- lict. dangerous to navigation. found port today on the rocks off the Scilly islands. The Richeueu was being lowed to Holland, where she was. to have been broken up. when two weeks ago, in a gale, she tore loose from her tugs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Kiel Germany, Feb 2s-The in- per1aI yacht Hohenzollern sailed today Tor Venice. from where it will take Emperor William and Empress Au- euste Victoria and their grandchildren to Corfu early in March. If is ex- pected that Crown Prince Frederick William and the crown princess will join the party later.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
senater L. FeIIest. Def.-.d

Senator "a FoIIotte 0ffered Two res oluticps in the senate asking for an investization or the cfargep-that Unit cd States naval secrets ar6 beine dfs- cloDed to the ArGentins Republic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Jack Freet Nips Tsxas.

Austin. Tex, Feb. 23.-The mercury dropped to 26 degrees i'm tbte region and <be freeze did great sian,ssc to. fruit and carly vegetables. The grow |, sSFn on uous>nes q sf'es vas
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Condensed Telegra11ls
Weed Alcohol Killed Four Porsons at family reunion at Horton, N. Y.

l - = %--AAAAAy Cb444O4A ot 440A tNt44s 4ts Nearly 22,ooo Women voted in the
 municipal election at Seattle. Wash bills. Harry c. Dell, an American, was ar rested at Tia Juano. Mexico. as rebel At Denver, on Thursday, the sena torial ballot failed to break the dead dock.
 The Big Sailing Ship Arvan is out 194 days from Magellan Strait to San Diego, Cal. Thursday's- Ballot for United States senator resulte6 in no election at Des Moines, Iowa. There Was No Result Thursday at Helena, Mont, in the ballot for United States senator. Ambassador Bacon gave a Washing tons birthday luncheon in Paris to the Pan Americans. r Eighty eight kcorneII Men Failed to pass the midy4nter examination and will leave college
  James J. ksane of Baltimore has punrchased the Victoria apartment house for $1z5,000. Right Rev. John Ward was conse- crated bishop of the Catholic diocese of Leavenworth, Kas. Twelve Degrees Were Conferred at the annual winter. .convocation of George Washington university. The Bill Providing for the Abolition Fof the Jewish pale is making satisfac- tory progress in the douma. Col. Theodore Roosevelt visited Chi cago, making seven speeches during the day and getting rousing recep- ton.
 Representative Grisst lntroduced a bill in the house providing for penny postage for all local and city delivery letters
 The Chatham and Phenix National Banks, two of the oldest financial insti- tutions in New York, have merged their interests. Sunday Baseball in Indiana was de- by the supreme court of the state on Thursday. A Black Hand Bomb created a panic among several hundred tenants of a building on East Sixty street, New York. Annie Mcdonald and Mamie Greaary were pinned under an auto in a stream of icy water when the machine leaped over an emba anEment at Pittsburg. Representative Albert E. Dawson of
 Iowa called on President Taft and de- clined the office of secretary to the
 president, which was offered to him. F. Herman Gade, Norwegian Consul
 at Chicago, is q man without corn- try, having renounced his American citizenship before he can renew his allegiance to Norway. The Foreign Affairs Committee of. the
 house referred to a sub- committee for
 investigation the question of abrogat-
 ing the Russian treaty because of
 treatment accorded the Jews from this
 frx-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
stssmship s ArrivaIs.

At Hasre Feb. 22, La Provence.
 from New X6r1r
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Death of pr. Aloysius o. J. Kelly.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 23-Dr. Aloysius O. T. Kelly. professor of theory and prsctjcenof medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and connected with several hospitals of this city, died to-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
SURPRISE WAS COMPLETE
 IN WALL STREET

Had Been Confident of Partial Increase
 Anyway.
 Nav York. Feb 23-The decision of the interstate commerce commission
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Annie Mcdonald and Mamie Greaary Were pinned under an auto in a stream of icy water when the machine leaped over an emban1lInent at Pittsburg
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

A Black Hand Bomb created a panic among several hundred tenants of a building on East Sixty second street, New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Representative Grest Introduced a bill in the house providing for penny postage for all local and city delivery letters.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Col. Theodore Roosevelt visited Chi cago. making seven speeches during the day and getting rousing recep-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Harry C. Doll, an American, was ar rested at Tia Juano, Mexico, as rebs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Sunday Baseball in indiana was de- clared legal in a decision handed down by the supreme court of the state on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

The Bill Providing for the Abolition of the Jewish pale is making satisfac- tory progress in the douma
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Nearly 22,000 Women Voted in the municipal election at Seattle. Wash
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

The Chatham and Phenx Nation al Banks, two of the oldest financial insti- tutions in New York, have merged their interests
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Tho House Passed the naval fortifi- cations and diplomatic and consular bills
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Twelve Degrees We're Conferred at the annual winter. convocation of George Washington university.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

:. Right Rev. John Ward was conse- crated bishop of the Catholic diocese of L.eavenworth, Kas.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Representative Albert E. Dawson of Iowa called on President Taft and de- clined the office of secretary to the president, which was offered to him.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

James J. Ksane of Baltimore ha. punrchased the Victoria apartment house for $175, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

house referred to a srb- committee for investigation the question of abrogat- ing the Russian treaty because of treatment accorded the Jews from this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

At Denver, on Thursday, the sena dock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

There Was No Result Thursday al Helena, Mont, in the ballot for United States senator.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

E. Herman Gade, Norwegian Consul, at Chicago is q man without g colln- try, having Tenounced his American citizenship before he can renew his allegiance to Norway.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

The Big Sailing Ship Arvsn is out 194 days from Magellan Strait to San Diego, Cal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Thursday's.BalIot for United States senator resulted in no election at Des Moines, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Eighty eight kcorneII Men Failed to pass the midy4nter examination and will leave college
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24
Testimony Before Committee.

MT. Depew said that for many months before the final decision /by the committee had been receiving the the testimony in the case as taken by the comfittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-24

Ambassador Bacon gave g. Washing tons birthday luncheon in Paris to the Pan- AmericanS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
PREPS WIN.
Georgetown Youngsters Have Claim
on District Title,


Yesterday afternoon the Georgetown
College Prep School foot ball eleven de-
feated the team representing the Army
and Navy preparatory institution by the
score of IL to ), on the Cathedral School
grounds. for the scholastic championship
of the District. The game was marked
by many spectacular plays by both
elevens, and was very interesting
throughout. A large crowd. saw the
young officers go down to Gefeat at the
hands of the West End pNeps. and all
during the contest the supporters of both
elevens cheered their respective teams on
in what was the hardest fought scholastic
contest played on a local gridiron this
season.
The first score OF the game came to-
ward the end of the second quarter
when the Army and Navy eleven pushed
the ball over the Prep goal line for a
touchdown, and ii was not until the last
quarter. when the Blue and Gray Props
came back strong. that the score turned
in favor of the young Hilltoppers. as the
Georgetown embryo collegians made two
touchdowns in this period and kicked one
goal.
Although 1t Is difficult to pick a star
from either combination that met yester
day on the Cathedral grounds. however.
Crow Of the West End school and Jen-
kins and Turner of the Army and Navy
probably played the best games for their
respective teams by slight margin.
The former eXcelled in running around his
opponents ends, while the two latter
warriors do not deserve to be classed
with losing combination, as they play
ed the highest class of foot ball all dur
ing the battle for the District champion
ship.