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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
Will Sheehan Be Abandoned?
TAMMANY LEADERS DISCUSSING
 SUCH POSSIBILITY.
SEVENTH BALLOT, NO CHANGE
Evidences of Break in the Deadlock Appear in Several Quarters-Vetsrs Urged to Take Radical Action.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 2o.-Evidences of break in the deadlock in the leg 1slature over the election of a United States senator appeared tonight in several quarters. Although there was no organized movement, individual members were more open in express- ing their dissatisfaction with the pro- Ionsation of the situation and de- velopments are expected in the joint assembly by another week. No one could be found. however, who was ready to predict that the situation
 would show any outward change in the three days which remain for balloting
 this week.
 Until today prospects of a break
 were based on the efforts made by the
 supporters of William F. Sheehan to
 win over enough votes from the 26
 democrats who refused to attend the democratic caucus to affect MT.
 Sheehan's election. But today after Norman E. Mack, the national chair
 man, and Winfield A. Huppuch, state
 zation, had tried in vain to bring the
 insurgents" into line. some of those
 who voted for MT. Sheehan mainly be-
 cause they considered it their duty
 under caucus obligation. Yegan to look
 for 8 solution of the problem.
 Indeed, tonight, one of the most
 prominent Tammany men acknowl-
 edged that the leaders were discussing
 the possibility of abandoning Mir.
 MT. Sheehan for another candidate. Vote Unchanged. The apparent hopelessness of the
 situation was illustrated today when
 the seventh joint ballot gave tee
 eleven democratic candidates exactly
 the same vote as they received yester- day
 The prevailing impression tonight
 was that the leaders behind MT Sheehan have not yet given up hopa that the opposition would weaken; but several up state democrats who vot- ed against Sheehan in the caucus but accepted the decision Of the caucus majority, discussed q plan today tc Tammany's leader. that if the dead lock continued much longer they must call for another candidate. They de- cided, however, not Eo act until next week.
 Radical Action Urged. Some of these legislators said they were being showered with letters and teiegrams from home urging them to take some radical action. Their action. they said, did not mean hostility to MT. Sheehan-only a recognition of the | belief that he cannot be elected and @ desire to clear the situation and let the legislature get down to its regu- lar business. Compromise Candidate. Talk of assertions from the Sheehan camp has scarcely reached the stage of a compromise candidate. It was admitted that if a new man took Mir. Sheehan's place he must be acceptable to the New York delegation and there was some renewal of the trend toward Justace James w. Gerard which was noticed early last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
NEW METHOD TO DETERMINE
 BANKER ROBINS SANITY.
Commission Appointed to Examine and
 Report in Public.

New York. Jan. 25.--A method new to the practice of this city is to be used in determining the sanity of Joseph c. Robin, the fallen banker, now under indictment. Dr. Charles l.. Da- na and pr. Pearce Bailey were ap- pointed today a commission to make an examination and report in public next Tuesday, bafore Judge Swann and d judy in the court of general sessions, sane.
 Hitherto the method followed by the courts of New York has been to ap- point a doctor, a lawyer and layman, who examined and report to the judge. The department from prece- dent in the present case is in &C., cordance with the code for criminal procedure. however. and it is follow ed by the express wish of District Att tcrney whitman, who desires that all proveedings shan be public
 Among the witnesses to be called in addition to the commission will be Doctors Allan McLane Hamilton, smith Ely Jellife, and William A. White. They have already reported 10 the district attorney that Robin has a psychosis which Is a functional, not an organic, and not necessarily a per- manent derangement of the brain. pr. Austin Flint retained by William Travers Jerome, counsel for Robin, reports similarly.
 The Criminal Code provides that, if Robin is found insane, he may be sentt to an institution for the insane, from which he may at any time be brought back to stand trial if he recovers. The district attorney has said that Robin will never go free except through the doors of the criminal courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26

judge Hotchkiss' proposed measure requires the making of returns of ex- penditures by all candidates for office, , whether they be successful or unsuc- cessful, returns to be made to the sec retary of state in state and county elections, to local authorities (the town clerk) in town elections. In case of a complaint of alleged corrupt practice the states attorney shall institute an investigation. Judge Hotchkiss' bill would repeal chapter 253 of the acts of 1909.
 In response to an inquiry from Chair man Stiles Judson. Judge Hotchkiss said he would restore the provision re- quiring candidates as well as their their expenses, whether they were elected or not. Judge Hotchkiss insist ed that his idea was to get the law in such shape that it's intent and effec- tiveness would not be too greatly in Representative c. w. Murphy of Danbury said he would not favor the repeating of the old bill entire, as it had many excellent features, but he believed the judiciary committee com petent to put more teeth in it and amend it so that it would produce the desired results.
 MT. Gum said the bill should be so drawn as to allow of getting at the men who might, even unknowingly to the candidate, eXpend money to further his nomination. No report Of a candi- date would indicate what his friends might spend to further his interests. He wants a clause covering even the expen ditures in securing nominations, thus guarding against the preliminary stages of political corruption.
 Senator Peck of Danbury declared himself as opposed to wiping out the present act: in his opinion if it IS weak the judiciary committee can remedy it's defects "This act.'' said Senator Peck, "has been the means of prevent ing the large use of money and is giv- ing the state cleaner elections. It should, however contain a section re- quiring candidates to make a report of their campaign expenses. I believe that the committee can improve it, but it should be kept on the books and in a form such as will make it impossible for anyone to secure his election by the improper use of money.
 Senator Peck said that to his per sonal knowledge money sent to chair men of small town committees had re turned it prior to the last election be- : cause they felt they did not under stand how to use 1t without violating the law, which all points to the benefit of the act.
 Representative Dunn of Windham said that up his way the town com ' mittees take all the money that is coming, and KICK because they do not get more. He said he believes that thousands of dollars were spent in the last campaign on both sides that has never been accounted for and the law in its present form has allowed an op- portunity for the avoiding of making | reports. Mayor Dunn was in favor Of restoring the old law requiring ths I candidates make report. Every man who runs for office should be obliged to l make a report and this would cause them to be more careful in expendina money. There should also be a clause in the law to allow of getting at the
 men who e2pend money in behalf of
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mours death was passed and will be incorporated in the journal.
 In compliance with the resolution adopted a committee consisting of the members of the committee on cities and boroughs. of which the deceased was a member, with Mir. Banks of Fairfield, were named as a committee to attend MT. Seymour's funeral.
 The first little clash of the present session developed during the introduce ton of new business, Mir. Hall of Will Iington unconsciously precipitating it when his resolution confirming the Holland county county commissioner nomination of Harry Leonard made at the caucus of the republicans from that county on Tuesday came up for action. Surprising opposition to hur- rying action on these appointments de- veloped.
 Representative Dunn of Windham opposed the proposition, as did Repre- sentative Hotchkiss of New Haven. Mir. Dunn slammed the proposition as an attempt to railroad the matter through the house and said that there was no necessity for such hurried ac- ton. He spoke of "the talk outside relative to the gumshoe proceedings that had marked the county contests for commissionerships and expressed his opinion that the object of rushing such matters through was a desire to
 
 avoid any opposition that might de- velop. MT Dunn explained that he was speaking generally and not in particular reference to Holland county.
 MT. Hall made it clear that the Tol- land county nominees for commission CTS were the choice of the republicans of that county and that he would eX- pect the support of all the republicans in the house in the confirming of the appointments. He stated that Com missioner F. o. Vinton had been unan- imously supported in the caucus and that R. Harry Leonard, the other nom- inee. had received 13 of the IS votes cast in the caucus. This would indi- cate that there cannot be any doubt as to who the republicans of that county want to have the appointments.
 Action, however, was deferred by a vote of A to 120, and the matter was tabled for calendar and printing. as well as all other such nominations. MT. Vinton's nomination was approved.
 The matter of special interest during the afternoon was the hearing before the judiciary committee in the supreme pra actices act. There was not 8 large attendance, but 8 George N. Gum of Milford put it, this was not to he re- garded as indicating that there is not an aroused public sentiment on the ma tier even if there is no violent ex- pression of ideas before the committee.
 The. gist of what was said by those who talked at the hearing was to the effect that the present law is good in some respects, poor in others, and lacks teeth.
 Representative Hotchkiss Of New Haven. who filed one of the two new corrupt practices acts now before the committee. was heard at length. He wants a simplihed act-one that is stripped of all verbiage and is clear and effective. Don't have three or four pages of something no one can understand said Judge Hotchliss. If you don't want a corrupt practices act repeal it: but il YOU do want one, make it effective. The old law is 2
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Needed in ddIetown-Present Build
 ing Overcrowded


 ln discussing Some Pressing Needs of the Middletovn School District at the Twentieth Century club meeting recently. one fact was brought ont that has caused considerable com meut about the city and that is, a new high school building is imperative or else it will be necessary to close the doors of tho school to out of town pupils. When the present fine build ing was erected in 1896, it was planned to last for q. number of years The enrolment was that could be accom- nodated was planned for 320. Today the number of students is 44z, hay ing increased by leaps and bounds within the last few years. Every avail able room is utilized, and it has be- come necessary to use rooms for cla ss rooms that were not so designed In addition, it has become necessary to use five rooms in the Central grammar school, in order to house tIsa fresh- men. Principal Wheatley says that practically half of the present enroll ment is from nearby towns. The money received from tuition makes it possible to employ better teachers and thus maintain high standard. The question will have to be met before another year rolls around, whether it will be wise to shut out tuition pupils. President Coles of the board of edu- cation has declared himself in favor Of . new building.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
FOURTEEN BOSTON GIRLS
 GIVEN A HEARING
Charged with Being Wayward-Rev-
 slation to Truant Officer,

Boston, Jan. 25.-Charged with be- ing wayward children. fourteen girls, ranging in age from 12 to 16 years, who were arrested last week follow ing revelations made to a truant of ficer by high school pupils, were given hearing today at Q special juvenile session of the Chelsea police court. After hearing the evidence Judge Bos- son, ordered-one of the girls placed in the care of the state board of chari- ty, two were committed to private institutions, while the remaining eleven were placed on probation.
 Of the girls arraigned a number att tend the public schools. Their arrest was brought about by . truant officer who seeking to learn why the chill dren were so frequently absent piled them with questions until he learned that they had been lured to lodging houses by elderly men. Three men are under arrest awsating . hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
LOCOMOTIVE CREW KILLED
 IN BOSTON NORTH STATION.
Empty Passenger Cars Crashed Into
 B. (. M. Shifting Engine.

Boston, Jan. 25.-The engineer and fireman of big Boston and Maine shifting engine were killed tonight when string of empty passenger cars, being backed out of the North Station crashed into the shifter and demolish- ed it. James Curtis, of Somersville the engineer, was instantly killed and the fireman, John Shirley, also of Somerville, died on the way to the hospital.
 After the collision the wreckage took fire. but fire apparatus summoned from Cambridge and Somerville pre- vented the spread of the flames
 The accident occurred at the time of the heaviest suburban traffic over the Boston and Maine lines out of the North Station and the tracks were blocked for half an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
At Ten O'clock Last Night Judge Jordon
 Sent the Twelve Men to Hotel
PREDICTIONS OF DISAGREEMENT
Although Some Followers of the Case Believe Verdict will be Reached-Polce Squad Necessary to Clear the Crowd from Vicinity of Court House-Counsel for Both Sides Make Statements to Results.

Wheeling. ". Va, Jan. 25-After wrestling four hours and a quarter, during an afternoon and night session, with the evidence in the case of Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk, the jury was unable to reach an agreement and at ten o'clock tonight Judge Jordan ordered the twelve men sent to their hotel to be locked up for the night.
 Predictions of Disagreement General.
 The jury will resume consideration of a verdict at nine o'clock Thursday morning, though it Is possible infor- nal consideration will be continued during the night In the event of an agreement being reached, however, it would not be reported until the con- vening of court tomorrow morning. Predictions of disagreement are gen. eral though some followers of tho case believe a verdict finally will be reach cd.
 Thousands About tho Court House.
 After the jury had been excused for the night crowd numbering thousands packed the streets and sidewalks in the vicinity of the court house The
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26

crowd came from an adjoining square where it had stood from 7.30 o'clock until ten. A squad of police and all the available deputy sheriffs had to be called upon to clear the streets before the jury was taken out of tho court house.
 Hundreds preceded the jurors to their hotel, while many moro hanged the line of deputies at either side of the men. Many women were in the crowd.
 No Chance for Consideration Now,
 Says Prisoners Counsel.
 Counsel for both sides made state ments to the Associated Press tonight. q feel certain that we will get a con- viction," said Prosecuting Attorney Handlan. 'I believe the verdict will be reached early tomorrow morning.
 J. J. O'Brien, chief counsel for Mrs Schenk, said:
 There is now no chance for con viction; every hour the jury is out helps our cause. We feel sure that the jury will return verdict of innocent within a few more hours"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
Fraudulent College Qualifying Certi
 ficates Canceled.

Albany, N. T., Jan. 25.-The statt board of regents today voted to can. eel 30 qualifying certificates whicI have been issued by the state tt studens of the College of the City o New York. it having been found afte; an investigation, that the acaremn credentials certified to the state edu. cation department from the college were fraudulent.
 It is alleged that they were issued for pay by Joshua Golubock, form. erly employed as assistant in the of fee or the registrar of the college The matter was placed in the handA of the attorney general and ir is an nounced an indictment was found against Golubock.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
Resting Place Found For the Julia
 Ward Howe Memorial Portrait

Boston, Jan. 25.-The memorial Dor- trait of Julia Ward Howe, bought by the citizens of Boston, having been re- fused a place in historic Fanuel hall by the municipal art commission of Boston, Will lind resting place in the collection of the Bostonian society at the Old State House at the head of State street. This decision was finally arrived at tonight by the Julia Ward Howe Memorial committee
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
D. A. PHILLIPS FUNERAL
 WILL BE A PRIVATE ONE.
Services Tomorrow Afternoon at St.
 Georges Episcopal Church.

New York. Jan. 25.-David Graham Phillips funeral will be a public one. So many friends and admirers of his works have been stirred by his as- sination that plans for a private fu- neral, as first made, were abandoned tonight and 1t was announced that the services will be held on Friday after noon at St. Georges Episcopal church, near Grammercy park, not far from the authors residence at the National Arts club and near also the scene of the at tack by FftZhugh G. 0oldsborough. an insane musician, last Monday. The ceremony Vill be held at two o'clock with Archdeacon Nelson, assistant to Bishop Greer of the New York diosese, officiating
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
The New Haven Roads $22,000,000 New f-2 Per Cont. Debenture Notes.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 25.-The $22000,000 of new four and & half per cent. debenture notes issued by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company will be held to the amount of about s11,000,000 to meet obligations maturing before the first of February of next year. The remain ing s11,0o0,000 is to be put out at in- terest and used at the discretion of the board of directors occasion may call. The main payment before the first of February, 1912 will be $6, 1000 of five year debenture notes. which mature during January. 1912. It is stated officially that the whole of the $22, ,000 was voluntarily offered the company by bankers. Of the s30,- 100000 of three and g. half per centt bonds which became convertible into stock in the ratio of three for two on the first of the present month about $10,000,000 has thus far been con- verted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
LA TOILETTE REELECTED
 UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Reelection Ratified in Joint Assembly
 of Wisconsin Legislature.

Madison, Wis, Jan 2s.-The re- election of United States Senator Robert M. La Toilette today was rati- fled in joint esstmbly of the Wisconsin legislature after the announcement of the vote taken fn the separate branch es yesterday had been made.
 Senator La Toilette was cheered when he was escorted to the assemb- 1y chamber which was crowded with spectators. The senator in an address declared decidedly in favor of the progressive movement and one O fhis strongest declarations was that the nation had proffted by the movement as exemplified in Wisconsin. He said that today America appreciated the economic legislation adopted in Wis Consis
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
'Sl44,OOO for
 New Sidewalks
ACTION TAKEN BY. COMMON
 COUNCIL LAST EVENING.
THE NEW LONDON STYLE
Uniform Sidewalks Throushout-
 Walk-Property Owners to Pay Half.

New London, Jan. 25-As a result of action taken by the common coun- cil tonight New London will be one of the first cities in the United States to have uniform sidewalks through out.
 But One Dissenting Voice.
 With but one dissenting voice it was voted to lay thirty and one half miles of granolithic walk at an expense of S144,000.
 Two Years Work
 Work will begin in the spring and two years will be required before it is completed. The work is to be done by the city and one half the expense will be bourne-by the property owners. ,-~f
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
CONGRESS YESTERDAY.
House Considers Moon RilI-indian
 Appropriation Bill Passed.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The Moon bill providing for the codification of the judiciary laws was before the house of representatives today though no great progress in its consideration was made. Efforts to increase the salaries of circuit court judges failed
 In the senate MT. Root of New York spoke in support of the Ocean Mail Subsidy. bill. The cause of Senator Lorimer of Illinois was championed by Senator Paynter of Kentucky.
 The Indian appropriation bill was passed. During. it's discussion form CT Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina was denounced by Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas for connection with a claim for $1,500,000 for attorneys fees.
 House and senate are to be in ses~ sion tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
BANDITS ESCAPED.
Compelled Motorman to Collect Pas
 sengers' Money and JeWeIry.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 25.-Two bandits held up a suburban car on the Venice line tonight and compelled the motorman to collect the passengers money and jewelry. A passenger shot one of the robbers through the cheek. The fire was returned, wounding the passenger. The bandits escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
HOUSE..

Speaker Scott declared order at Il 1T. Prayer by Chaplain Marshall. Busi- ness introduced included the following:
 Resolutions.
 AIr. Noble, Old Lyme-Res solution discharging the towns of Old Saybrook and Old Lyme from obligation to main tain a ferry. Roads. bridges and riv- CTS.
 Mr Morgan. Groton-Resolution &n-
 SContinued on page thres.l
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
Alabama Assembly Elects U. S. sens,

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 25.--John Bankhesd, democrat, was declared re- elected United States senator in joint session of the Alabama assembly to- day. This is the second time he has been elected by this assembly. The first time, a mistake was made. To make the election sure. the legislature decided to go through the proper forms.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
TWO CIGAR STORES" RAlpEp,
 BIG SEIZURE OF OPIUM
Valued at s1oooo in the Heart of the
 TenderIoin District.

New York, Jan. 25.-Customs agents and the police raided two .cigar stores" in the heart of the Tenderloin tonight, when they seized 500 two pound cans of prepared opium, enough raw opium to bring the value of the seizure to an estimated total of s1O,- 900, and a quantity of wires, lamps, and other parapherna1ia of the opium smokers layout" The Chinamen were held in s1,5oO bail each, for lack of which they were locked up In the Tornbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-26
Connecticut
 Legislature
ANOTHER MASS OF BUSINESS
 PRESENTED.
ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY
Petition to Extend and Operate Lines  of the Connecticut Company in the City of Norwich.
(Special to The Bulletin

NopCCiebV Lo Iue 6ulIoLln-
 Hartford, Jan. 25.-The members of the legislature closed shop for the week on Wednesday when both the house and senate adjourned until Tuesday next. Wednesdays sessions in both branches were occupied with the routine of receiving new business, and in the house enlivened by touch of humor and the flash of the first sparks of debate.
 A shadow, too, cast it's impression upon the proceedings incident to the death of Railroad Commissioner Will liam o. Seymour, member of the house from Ridgefield, in whose memory MT. Banks of Fairfield moved adjournment until next week.
 A resolution ill relation to Mir. Sey-
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Kingston, Jamaica, January 25.-A party of American and Jamaican planters left here today for Haiti to prospect for land for the cultivation of bananas to supply the American mar ket and to investigate the possibilities for the construction of railroad in that republic. Other Jamaican plant CTS are arranging to follow and indi- cations are that Haiti will become a powerful competitor of Jamaica in the banana trade.