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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
Honduras Faces
 Decisive Battle
IF TWO RIVAL LEADERS DECLINE
 PEACE TERMS.
POSSIBILITIES HALTED
Waiting Reply from General BoniiIa, Which U. S. Gunboat Will Bring Government Forces Gathering.

Puerto Cortez, Honduras Feb. , (By wireless to New Orleans, Feb 6. In the event of the failure of Gen. eral Manuel Bonilla. leader of the rev. olutionists, and President Davila to agree to peace negotiations as pro- posed by the United States, a decisive battle probably will be fought this week at Pimiente, twenty miles south northern part of Honduras have ceased pending the definite reply of General Bon1lla to the American proposal.
 The American gunboat Wheeling left here this morning for Ceiba, where General Bonilla is i'll, to get the revo- lutionary leaders reply to the peace proposal, which was submitted to him Friday by Commander Davis of the Tacoma.
 General Carias, governor of San Pedro, is gathering government forces at Pimiente and is understood to have 1,500 men and five field pieces.
 General Lee Christmas is still here with a small body of revolutionists awaiting the outcome of the peace negotiations. Several hundred of his men are at Tela and another small body is camped on the Ulua River, ton miles east of Puerto Cortez. Puerto Cortez and San Pedro Sula are tranquil. The American and British forces are in charge of the two towns.
 The revolutionary gunboat Hornet, in command of Ensign Bruce, arrived here this morning from Truxilloo and anchored in the harbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
Air Patrol For
 Mex can Border
U. s. WAR DEPARTMENT WANTS
 MONEY AT ONCE.
, FOR AER0PLANE SCOUTS
Senate to Be Asked to Make $125,000 Appropriation Immediately Available -Aviators to Demonstrate.

Washington, Feb. 6.-In order that the government may be able to pur- chase aeroplanes for use in patrolling the Mexican border, the war depart ment has taken up with Senator War ren, chairman of the military affairs committee, the question of making the appropriation of s125,000 for aero- planes in the army available immedi- ate1y, instead of on July 1, as would be the usual course. The bill appro- priating the amount mentioned for the purchase, maintenance and operation of aeroplanes in the army already has passed the house, and is now in the hands of the senate military affairs committee.
 The aeroplane offered the govern ment by Mr. Collier will be operated by Lieutenant Foulois of the Signal corps of the army and A. l.. Welch, an expert Wright aviator. Lieut.. Foulois has had charge of the government $ Wright aeroplane since it's purchase by the war department.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
BIG TIM'S SHOE DAY
 ON THE RoWERY.
5000 Pairs with Heavy WooIen Socks
 Were Given Out.

New York, Feb. 6.-!This was 'tshoe day. on the Bowery, and a timely one too. Snow began falling just as State Senator Timothy D. Sullivan's aides began the distribution.
 In all 5,000 pairs of stout shoes and an equal number of pairs of heavy wooden socks were given out. No questions were asked of those who held tickets issued at Big Tim's Christmas dinner to the poor of the Bowery, ex- cept the size of the shoes the prospec- tive wearers desired. The ticket hold CTS began to gather at the Sullivan clubhouse at noon and by 3 o'clock two lines of them stretched q block up and down the BoWery.
 Men of all conditions were in the lines. The only disappointed persons were the Bowery pawnbrokers, because the heavy snow forced most of the re- cipients of Sullivan's bounty to make immediate use of the gifts.
 Big Tim was too modest to- remain in town for the occasion. He was in the senate chamber in Albany.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
ADRtFT FOR AN HOUR
 ON BARGE'S HATCH COVER
Captain Willis, Wife and Daughter Rescued-Coai Laden Barke Sank in Collision,


 New York. Feb GA speck in the East river that looked like 8, boys raft turned out today to be ships hatch cover with Captain William Sands of the barge Marco Brothers. his wife and their nine-year- old daughter aboard. They had been adrift for an hour and were nearly frozen when a boat belonging to the United tSates receiving ship Hancock put out from the Brooklyn navy yard and rescued the Sands. The barge, eighth in tow of an eastbound tug, collided with the barge just ahead careened violently and, being heavily laden with coal, began to sink as soon as she took in water. The crash woke Sands. He tore off the hatch cover set his wife and child adrift and then stuck by the barge until she sank. THhen he swan through the icy water after them. Those on the tug knew nothing of the collision.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
ASHWORTH DISAPPEARED
 FOR REASONS OF HIS OWN
Theory of Secret Service Men at Work
 on the Case.

Atlantic City. N. J., Feb. 6.-Federal agents have taken charge of the search for the body of Postmaster Richard l.. Ashurst of Philadelphia, who nys- teriously disappeared from the Million Dollar Pier a week ago tonight.
 Fred Nelson, of the secret service. who is Investigating the case, said today that it was his belief that Postmaster Ashburst is not drowned, but he probably disappeared for req sons of his own.''
 The investigation made today and tonight includes messages sent and re2eeived by the Philadelphia post master before his disappearance. Those working on the case refused to divulge the contents of the telegra ms.
 Chief of Police Woodruff of this city, and the men working under him, still believe that Mir. Ashhurst was drowned. They, however, discontinued dragging for the body today.
 Surprise is expressed that the body has not f1oated ashore.
 A rumor was current today that the body was found on the outskirts of the city. but upon investigation it was learned that the corpse was that of William Patterson, an aged resident who probably froze to death while on his way home.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
Connecticut Nswspaper Man Demands
 Rekraotion.
Special to The Bultetin.)

Washington, Feb. s.--At the close of the session of the house late Saturday Walter Fahy of New Haven. a news paper man connected with a Washing ton afternoon paper, demanded re- traction from Representative Macon of certain statements made by MT. Ma con on the floor of the house. During the debate in the house MT. Macon re ferred to the writer of a news article as a "wilful, deliberate liar," and s4 'oontemptible little ass" Everyone knew that the writer referred to was MT. Fally.
 At the close of the session Mfr. Fahy approached Mir. Macon and said: "Mr. Macon, you have called me a liar and other things. I wish to say to you that you are the liar." Friends of both parties got between the two men before any damage was done, but there was considerable excitement on the floor for while. Later on Mir. Macon was persuaded to sXpunge his remarks concerning the author of the newspaper article. and the remarks will not ep- pear in the Record.
 Mir F'ahy is we'll known in Connect cut and some years ago was the repre- sentative of The Associated Press in the state. Everyone who noted the in cfdent sympathizes with MT. Fahy and believes he was right and Mfr. Macon wrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
VOLUNTEERS TO GIVE
 AEROPLANES WAR TEST.
Sky Men from Fl Paso Will Fly Over
 Mexican Lines.

New York, Feb. 6.--A1fred J. Mois- ant, brother of the late John B. Mois- ant received word here today from San Antonio, Texas, that Roland c. Garros, Rene Simeon and Rene Bar Tier have volunteered to fly over Mex ican insurgent and federal lines at Ju- arez to test the worth of aeroplanes in actual war. There is to be an avia- ton meet at Fl Paso, Tex, this week, just across the border from Juarez, and MT. Moisant, who will conduct it, left here tonight to superintendent ar- engagements on the spot.
 His plan is to observe the Strictest neutrality. All observations will be reported to him and the United States army officers stationed along the bor- der, and to nobody else. On the strengeth- of this guarantee, he says, neither side will fire on the aviators. A complete report will be hade to the war department at Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
ATTACK ON JUAREZ
 ABANDONED FOR THE PRESENT.
Orozco's Command is Fifteen Miles
 Distont from the City.

I1l Paso. Tex. Feb. 6.-The belief Tn official circles tonight is that General Pasquale Orozco has abandoned, for the present at least, his plans to at- tack Juarez.
 This has relieved the tension that has existed across the international border forf our days, but Mexican mill itary and civxil officers have not abat- ed their vigilance.
 It was learned definitely tonight that Pasquale Orozco, leader of the insur- recto forces, is at Rancheria, about 15 miles south of Juarez, with his entire command
 As to his immediate plans of cam paign, advices are conflicting. One report says that he plans to go south tonight. to meet General Navarro s federal troops marching overland from Chihuahua to the relief of Juarez.
 Another says that Juarez is still his objective point, and that he is plan ming surprise attack. Although business in Juarez was partly resumed today, there is consid- erable nervousness among residents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE STARTS
 AT BOTTOM OF LADDER
Mesenser-haif Day of to Attend Siser-in- Laws Wedding.

New York, Feb. 6.-Antl1ony J. Drexel, who married Miss Marjorie Gould, went to work today. He got a job as messenger with a stock ex- change firm and began his duties at the stroke of nine this morning. With an idea of learning the business from A to z he determined to start at the lowest ru1g of the ladder.
 Young Drexel worked hard on thia, his first day, traxnped through tho financial district in the slusaa and cold until 4.30 o'clock this afternoon. He had twenty minutes for lunch. To- morrow his sister-in-iaw, Vivian, will be married. but he will work half a day nevertheless. quitting just in tims to dress for the ceremony. He jour neyed home tonisarts not in ap auto mobile, but on the crowded 'L"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
The Pan American Commercial Con-
 ference.
Especial to Ths Bulletin.

Especial to Ths Bulletin.)
 Washing ton, Feb. 6.-Among the Connecticut delegates to the Pan American commercial conference which ts to be held in Washington during the week of Feb. 13-1S will be Prof. Hiram Bingham of Yale. Professor Bingham, 1t is expected, win be particularly in- terested in the discussions as to com mercial possibilities of the Panama canal and he will be invited to partici- pate in them. He will be one of a number of university presidents and professors from every section of the union who will attend the conference.
 Other delegates from Connecticut will be John s. Beate and F. G. Alana- thy. president and secretary, respec- lively. of the Bridgeport Coal and Wood company. c. l.. F. Robinson and $. M. Stone, representing the Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing com pany, will be among the Hartford dele gates. The New Haven chamber of commerce is to be represented, but it has not as yet been made. known to the Pan American union how many dele gates it will send. With aDout a week to elapse before the time set for the opening of the conference, it is ex- pected here that acceptances from q number of other Connecticut commer- cial organizations and business firms will be received. The present list of ecceptances, however, assures the state of being we'll represented at the con ference.
 It was announced today from the Washington headquarters of the Pan American union that the total number of American firms from which accept snces have been received is 363. Many of. these concerns will be represented by more than one delegate. In addi- tion to them. practically one hundred Hoards of trade and chambers of com merce throughout the country have notified the union that they have ap- pointed delegates to attend the confer ence. The latter institutions, particu- 1arly. will be represented by large dele gations.
 With such heavy attendance of American interests as is now assured the delegation of diplomatic and con- sular officials. trade experts and indi- viduals representing the twenty Latin American republics means that the conference will be one of the most comprehensive gatherings of commer- cisi interests the western hemisphere has ever known, and Connecticut man. ufacturers and commercial organiza - tions ought to take advantage of this meeting to the fullest extent. It means trade expansion with South America and tremendous impetus to American trade preparatory to the opening of the Panama canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
GAS EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.
 INJURIES A DOZEN.
Worknnen Blown Up Stairway from the Bssemcnt-Gas Isnites from a Stove.

Carpentersville, H., Feb. G.-Two men were killed and a dozen persons were injured in gas explosion in the basement of cottage here late to- day. The dead are Howard Mann and Adam Oberst.
 Carl Carr, manager for the Western United Gas and Electric company of Dundee, and Mann, a pipe man, had entered the basement to search for q gas leak. They were partly overcome and cried for help. Oberst, bricklay CT, heard their calls. He rescued Carr, but in going for Mann was overcome. A crowd of passing workmen entered the house to lend aid AS a half doz- en of them started down the stairway into the basement the gas became ig- nised from a stove, and they were blown into one of the upper rooms. J. B. Schultze, a tenant of the cottage, brougt Oberst out, but the latter was so badly injured that he died.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
Canada's Agreement With United States
 Denounced by English Leaders
PARLIAMENT FORMALLY OPENED
Westminster Crowded to the Doors to Witness the Gorgeous Ceremonies-Kng Georges Speech Made Small Reference to Great Issues Premier Asquith Gives Notice of Veto Bill-Irsh Parliament Speaks For Home Rule.

ply to the opposition speeches, said that for the present it would be wise to withhold criticism of the reciprO- city agreement. It was as certain as the rising of the sun that sooner or later the United States would have been bound to level the tariff wall with Canada He said it was certain that the government could do nothing by preference to prevent the natural trend of events; the levelling of the tariff walls btween Canada and the United States was inevitable.
 It is expected that the debateon the address will be carried over into next week. As the speech from the throne made no mention of the aliens act, the opposition has given notice of an amendment raising this question. The Irish parliament, at a prolonged meet ing adopted a resolution to the effect that, while it approved of the principle of payment of members of the house of commons it desired this measure excluded until home rule has been granted. preferring to depend on vol untary contributions, and would there fore ask the government to devote the money to some useful public purpose in Ireland. It is known that MT. As ouith is opposed to -s- such differen- tiation, and is unlikely to accede to this.
 On the Referendum.
 MT. Balfour, speaking at London meeting tonight, announced that he had conferred with Austen Chamber lain, with a view to reconciling the differences which have arisen over the referendum. He agreed with MT. Chamberlain that there were many matters, such as the details of teh budget, that it would be folly to sub- init to a referendum. But he con- sidered that the referendum ought to be a permanent part of the machinery of government. He further announced himself as in favor of imperial prefer ence, which would involve some taxa tion on imported foodstuffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
CAVALRY AND COAST ARTILLERY
 SAIL FOR MANILA.
Transport Sheridan, Sails With 1900
 Officers and Men.

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-With about 1900 officers and men, the largest number of troops leaving this port in several years, the transport Sheridan sailed today for Manila.
 The military force includes ten troops of the Seventh cavalry sent from Fort Riley, kas., to relieve the Thirteenth regiment, ordered home from the isl- ands two companies of coast artillery and a large number of officers and casuals returning to the ships.
 The ranking officers on board are Gen. Frederick Funston, who goes to take command of the department of Luzon. and Col. John A. Lundeen. who is to command the new coast artillery fort at Corregidor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07

London. Feb. 6.--The formal open ing of the new parliament today was marked by gorgeous ceremony and was attended by King George and Queen Mary and their suites, most of the dignitaries of the empire, many members of the diplomatic corps and all others who could crowd within the doors of Westminster. The speech from the throne was brief and formal and made small reference to the great issues that underlie the assembling of the members of the present session.
 Both Lord Lansdowne. in the house of lords, and A. J. Balfour, in the house of commons, the respective leaders of the opposition, took occasion 10 denoounce the reciprocity agree pnent between the United tSates and Canada. but the evening session of parliament was mainly devoted to get ting the legislative ship under way.
 Premiar Asquith gave formal notice of the veto bill and his intention to claim the whole time of the house until the Easter recess to get the veto bill disposed of before the coronation. Two Houses Criticize Government
 Policy.
 The governments policy was dis coursively criticized in the two houses, but outside of references to the recip- yocity agreement, the debate on the sddress was of no special interest.
 Lord Lansdowne intimated that the house of lords was still ready to nego- tiste with the government on the nec- essary changes in the constitution of the upper chamber and the relations between the two houses. James Ram say Macdonald, who was elected chairman of the labor party today, to replace George Nicoll Barnes. who re- tired on account of illness, character szes Mir. Balfour'sh description of the reciprocity as an imperial disaster as fhe most awkward and colossal blunder he ever heard in parliament.
 IsveIIins of Tariff Walls Inevitable.
 The prime minister, in general re-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
Yale Alumni Banquet.
Especial to The Bulletin,

Washington, Feb. 6.-The banquet of the Washington Yale Alumni associa- ton Saturday evening was of course a brilliant success.t The guest of honor and principal speaker was President Taft. and President Hadley came next to him in importance. Other speakers were Secretary of the Treasury Mac Veagb, Mr. Justice Brown of the su- prenle court, Mir. IAang, second secre- tary of the Chinese legation, and Charles H. Sherrill, American minister to the Argentine Republic. Lee Me ClunS, the treasurer of the United States. was the toastmaster. The speeches were all in praise of Yale
 Among the distinguished guests were Senators Brapdegee. Depew and Kean, Representative Higgins. Shep- ard and Tilson, Clifford Pincl1ot, John Hays Hammond and Prof. Henry $. Graves.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
lndorsed the Connecticut River Project
 Especial to The Bulletin)

Washington, Feb. 6.-The Hartford Board of Trade has transmitted to the Connecticut senators and representa- tives resolutions urging the delegation to favor the proposition to widen and deepen the channel in the Connecticut river below Hartford. This proposi- tion was incorporated in the general river and harbor bill in the senate and $17l,000 set aside for this purpose.
 The river and flarbor bill is now in conference and probably will not be re- ported back until the middle of the month. Assurances have been given that the Connecticut river item will be retained in the conference report and the money will be available by July first
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
TWO CRAWFORD BROTHERS
 ADMIT WREcKING TRUST co.
Philadelphia Financiers Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment and $500 Fine

Philadelphia, Feb. 6.-Pleading guilty to charges of wrecking the American Trust company of this city, pr. J. K. Crawford and Joseph S. Crawford, brothers, and vice president and secre tary- treasurer, respectively, of the in stitution, were each sentenced to three years in the county prison and fined $500 in quarter sessions court today. The term of Imprisonment is dated from May g last, when the Crawfords were committed to jail in default of s10.000 bail
 The American Trust company was closed by State Bank Examiner Tabor in November, 1910 when an examina- ton of the books gave evidence of the concsrn's unhealthy condition. A fur ther examination of the trust conn pany's books showed alleged gross manipulation and fictitious and worth less loans amounting to $33S,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
BLACK POWDER FOUND. Part of Cargo Of New York Explosion
 Which Sunk Launch.

New York. Feb. 6-The launch Whistler, which was sent to the bot tom of the North river, by the disas- trous explosion in Communipaw, last Wednesday. was brought to the Sur- face this afternoon by a WreclSing tug. All doubt as to the presence of black powder on the scene at the time of the disaster was removed by the finding of three cans of this explosive.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
BEACON AND BUOY
 FOR PEAKED HILL BARS.
Treacherous Shoals to Be Marked by
 Lighthouse Board.

Boston Feb. 6.-Peaked Hill Bars the traecherous shoals on the knuclSle of Cape Cod, where scores of vessels and hundreds of lives have been lost, will soon be marked by a beacon.
 Word was received here today from Washington that the lighthouse board has decided to establishsa combination gas and whistling buoy off Peaked Hill Bars in response to a petition for warded by captains and vessel owners to Washington after the recent disas- ter on Peaked Hill Bars, when three barges were wrecked and their entire crews of IT men were lost,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
BOYCOTT AT coNsTANTINoPLE
 KEPT PASSENGERS ABOARD
But American Ministers Serious Pre- test Is Effective with Turkish Gov ernment.

Constantinople, Feb. 6.-J. Ridgely Carter. the American minister to Ru- mania, who is now at the head of the American embassy, pending the ap- pointment of a successor to Ambas- sador Straus, was forced today to lodge serious protest with the min ister of foreign affairs. Rjfaat Pacha, because of the continued boycott against American vessels.
 Two steamers belonging to an Am- erican company have been lying in the harbor, but on account of the boycott even the passengers were not able to land. Minister Carter proceeded and arranged to have the passengers brought ashore. He then called on Rifaat Pacha anad insisted that fmme- diate orders be issued to cease the boycott. This was done, but in all probability other incoming steam CTS flying the American az will experience similar difficulties.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
HAlTIEN PRESIDENT LEADS
 TROOPS AGAINST INSURGENTS Attmepted Uprising at JacmeI Re- pressed-Officiais Summarify Shot.

Port au Prince, Haiti, Feb. 6.-Presi- dent Simeon, who left here yesterday on the despatch boat Nord Alexis for Gonaives. landed there today and is now marching rapidly toward Cape Haitien at the head of largo body of troops.
 An attempted rising at Jacmel, about thirdty miles from Port au Prince, has been repressed. There have been dis orders in several places, resulting in some fatalities. Seveal officials have been arrested and summarily shot. The French legation is caring for several refeees, among the number Dr. Au- dain and Advocate Menos.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
FIRST ANri-DIAz MEETING.
With Usurpine Rights Gueran ntssd by Constitution.

Eagle Pass, Tex, Feb. 6.-Ihe first openly anti-Dtaz meeting on record in celebration of the adoption of tlss Mex icau constitution.
 Senor Pauline Martinez of San An tonic. the principal speaker, attacked President DiaA alleging he had usurped rights guaranteed by the constitution of Mexico. He pleaded for tho ballot, personal liberty, freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-07
wbippino Cost for Wifi. a.at.r

Baltimore, Feb, 6.-F7ive lashes on his bare back and two months in jail was the sentence imposed by Judge Duffy in the criminal court here today on George E. Wooden for assaulting his wife and terribly mutilating her face with a knife. The last time the whipping post in the jail here was uSed MAS in 1907.