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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
PRESIDENT TAFT WILL
 CALL EXTRA SESSION. Chief Executive Feels Obliged to Ob- tain Action on Reciprocity.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The first au- thoritative announcement that Presi- dent Taft will call an extra session of congress if the senate fails to act on the Mccall bill, carrying into effect the Canadian reciprdcity agreement, came today from Mir. Mccall himself after an interview with the president at the White House.
 According to MT. McCall's statement the president feels that he is under in ternational obligation to summon an extra session, if it be necessary, to ob- tain action on the reciprocity agree ment. The session would be called im- mediately after the adjournment os congress, or on March 4th.
 After his interview with MT. Taft, MT. Mccall also made the interesting announcements that the president would veto any tariff legislation passed by the democratic house and approved by a nearly democratic senate, if that should be necessary to maintain the republican party'S protective princi- ples.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
This Is Seen By Clifford Pinchot In the
 Conservation Movement
PEOPLE AWAKE TO THEIR RIGHTS
Roosevelt Administration Given Much Credit-Payne- Aldrich Tariff Bred Distrust of Old-Time Poli- ticians-Last Two Years Have Been the Most Form- ,ative Period Since the Civil War.

and there are many such, congress as a whole no longer represents the peo- pie"
 The Hungry Lobbyists.
 MT. Pfnchot described the closing hours of tho present congress as be- set by a swarm of hungry lobbyists '' all seeking "to get from congress what they ought not to have"
 He said that playing with loaded politics was no better than playing with loaded dice. and added:
 People to Manage.
 The fact that 8 relatively small number of gentlemen, all usually well off. have set out to relieve the Arneri- can people of the task of governing themselves and are carrying out their intention with remarkable intelligence and success, is useful information for voters. For it is out of such things as these that the progressive movement has grown.
 The progressive movement is noth- ing more than the crystallized deter imitation of the American people to taHe their own affairs back into their own hands and manage their own bus mess themselves
 He characterized the birth of the new national progressive republican league as a "sign of genuine progress, 5 impossible a year ago, but today merely the expression of Q movement vital in every state, as unacceptable as death and taxes. the movement of the people to take back the power that was twisted out of their hands,
 Faith in the Electorate.
 With an emphatic declaration of his fai4h in the honesty, fairness and right of the people, MT. Pinehot said in conclusion:
 Already the people of a majority of our states nominated United States senators in direct primaries. Governor Wilson's recent victory over the ma chine. which was also the victory of the people of New Jersey, holds strong encouragements for every advocate of popular rule.
 Spirit of Self Government Spreading.
 "The desire to rule themselves lives deep in teh hearts of our people. Once siready~ft has given us liberty. To- dav, in the light of what we know about boss rule, in the knowledge of the political power of the special in- terests in tho spirit of self@gqvern- ment is spreading with 8 rapidity no man foreshaw. And neither boss nor can stop it."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20

New Rochelle. N. Y.. Feb. 19.-Gif- ford Pinchot. president of the Nation al Conservation association, whom President Taft removed from the of- ice Of chief forester of the United states. today before the Peoples Fo- rum of New Rochelle delivered what he entitled A Report of Progress"
 In his speech he summarized the achievements for the conservation of natural resOurves. which he attributed to the progressive movement paid tribute 10 the Roosevelt administra- tion. cfediting 1t with enormous in fluence in awakening the people to their rights and opportunities and de- clared the Payne -Aldrich tarifr was "the most powerful single factor in breeding popular distrust of the old line politicians and their methods" :" That mere than all else he said. was responsible for making the last two Years "ths most formative since the civil war"
 Conservation the Peoples Rule.
 In his summary of achievements. NIr Pinchot placed first "the great doctrr of the conservation Of natur- ai res irces." which he said 'has been adops by the people of the United stat once and for all, az their rule Of l. 1gment and action"
 We have checked the Gugsenheims in their efforts 10 absorb Alaska, and have opened tho way for the use of the vast resources of that territory mainly for the people of Alaska and me United States.
 Yet to Save the Coal.
 In that connection the speaker laud- cd the services of that soldier of the common good. young Glavis," and de- clared it as his belief that I've shall yet save the coal and all the rest"
 Side by side with the conserva- tion of our natural resources and material welfare stands the conserva- ton of our indsutrial and political lib- critics In this field the great for ward step of the last two years is that at last our people have seen the light
 Politics for Profit.
 At last we understand that the control of politics for profit has reach ed a point where the life of free in- stitutions iS att stake; and when people like ours come to realize q fact Ike t5at they act Our people know focay that however devoted to the public interest individual congress- men and individual senators may bs,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
JURY DECIDED.
 KILLING AN ACCIDENT
Verdict Aequits Man Who Hid Friends
 Body in a Trunk.

Salem, Mass, Feb. 19.--"Not guilty was the verdict returned by the jury at 10.S0 a. m. Saturday in the case of Nahan Nelbandian, d former Lynn broker, charged with the murder of a friend, Minas Monjian, at Lynn, in July, 1909. The jury had been out since 1.24 ?. m. Friday.
 There was no demonstration when the verdict was announced. NaIrban- dian, overcome by emotion, wept for few moments and then shook hands with his attorneys and thanked them for the service they had done him.
 At the time of tho murder Nabban- dian was planning to return to his former homo in Bulgaria He left Lynn, and several weeks afterward the body of Monjian was found in trunk in Nalbandian's Lynn lodgings. A bullet wound indicated that the man had been shot.
 Nalbadian was arrested by the Sofia police and brought back by the Massachusetts officers after he had waived extradition. His claim was that MoDjian was accidentally shot and that ha (Nalbs ndian) panic- stricken, plac- ed the body in the trunk and fled.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
THE RUTLAND PURCHASE.
Three important Points in New Ha'
 ven's Latest Purchase.

New Haven, Feb. 19-In railroad cir cles here the purchase by the New Haven railroad system of the half interest in the Rutland system is re- garded as Of great importance in three aspects. It shortens the northern route to Montreal by about fifteen files and over 8 new route of lower grades than the old line; with the building of a link of ten miles be- tween South Vernon, Vernsont and Brattleboro, the New Haven secures it's own line to Montreal and connec ton with through business westward; and in the Grand Trunk-New Haven controversy it gives the New Haven additional opportunity for diversion of traffic from it's adversary, notably business originating on the Boston & Maine.
 It is officially stated that the Rut- land system is in fair physical con- dition already, but that it will now probably be put in first class operat- ing shape by the two proprietary roads for new business.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Suffrage Week
 At Albany
VOTES FOR WOMEN ADVOCATES
 AT CAPITOL HILL.
LECTURES AND TEAS
Also Moving Pictures and Mass Meet ings Incidental to Joint Committee Hearing on Washinaton's Birthday.

Albany, N. Y., Feb. Legislative interest, which throughout the ses- sion has been centered in the contest for the United States senatorship, will shift this week to the woman suffrage problem. It will be suffrage week in Albany with lectures, teas, mass meet ings and moving pictures incidental. to the main event, on Washington s birthday, when the committees on ju- dietary in the legislature will give a joint hearing on the various bills con- ferring upon women the right to cast the ballot.
 For years the suffra gists and their opponents have been storming Capitol hill with arguments and the annual woman suffrage field day has come to be looked upon as fixed Institution in legislative affairs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
BANDITS STEAL $7oo
 FROM EXPRESS CAR.
Train Robbers Get Away After Blow-
 ina Up the Safe.

Gainesville, Ga, Feb. 1s.-The ex- press safe on Southern Railway train No. 36. nortiibound, was blown open by four men at sis o'clock Saturday morning at White Sulphur Springs Ga, four miles from here, and about $70o stolen.
 The men after the robbery, cover ing the crew with revolvers. ordered the train to start.
 The bandits disappeared in the dark ness. No one was hurt. Officers are in pursuit
 The robbers broke down the doors of the railroad station at White Sulphur, bound the night agent and set the sig nal for the train to stop.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
THE FIRST ARTISAN
 so DISTINGUISHED.
Hanover Plumber Raised to Life Mem bership in Prussian House of Lords.

Berlin. Friday, Feb. 10.-Harry Plate. a plumber. of Hanover, who attained the great distinction of being raised to the dignity of life memb srship of the Prussian house of lords on the elrl- perors birthday, is the first artisan who has ever attained such 8 position. !. The new member of this most eXciu- : siye body is not mere theorist. but a man who has had to work at his trad g for living, and has passed through every grade. He served the usual four years apprenticeship, and, for several years tramped through Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France, working wherever he could. Finally he settled in Hanover. where he eventually set up independently, and became prominent in the plumbers organization and pres ident at several artisans congresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
DOROTHY ARNoLD's FATHER
 CERTAIN SHE IS DEAD.
No credenee Placed in Telegram from
 Idaho.

New York, Feb. 1s.--Notwithstsnd- Ing early morning news despatches telling of the detention at Sand Point, Idaho, of e girl answering the de-scrip- lion of the missing Dorothy Arnold, her millionaire father. Francis R. Ar hold. was as certain as ever today that his daughter is dead. T have re- reived a private telegram similar to The press despatches from Idaho" he paid "but take no stock in that clua. We have received dozens of euch tele- grams since Dorothy disappeared"
 aIr. Arnold admitted today that he had a talk yesterday with District At lOrney whitman. but he declined to f,scuss ths report that they had any positive assurance that his daughter s1et Geath by criminal means.
 The district attorney left New York sarly today without leaving any word Hs to his destination or as to whether The trip was made relative 10 the Ar- bold case The police took no further bteps today in the investigation. The crime. if one was committed, was out sIde this country. in the belief of the authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Young curate Stricken with ApopIexy
REsENTATlVE ALLEN
 IS CRITICALLY ILL
Grip Developed Into Pneursonia-- Maine Congressman Succeeded Thomas B. Reed.

Washington, Feb. 19-Representa- tive Amos Lawrence Allen, who sue ceeded the late Thomas B. Reed as congressman from the First district of Maine, is critically i'll with pneu- monia and is not expected to live through the night Mir Allen, who is nearly 74 years old, suffered an at tack of grip a week ago which devel- oped in the last few days into pneu- monia. His son, Dr. Edwin c. Allen of Alfred. Me. and Dr. Jessie Shoup of this city. who are in constant attend ance at Representative Aliens bed side, said tonight they had given up hope of his recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Funeral of Commander Gates.

Annapolis, Md. Feb. 19.-Arter fu- neral services conducted today by Chaplain Henry II. Clark in the naval academy chapel. the body of Com nander Herbert c. Gates ISN.. who died on Friday at the naval medical school hospital ill Washington was buried in the naval cemetery here
 The funeral cortege was composed of marlnes. seamen and the academy band and was under the command of Commander William IT c. Bullard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
TWENTY ONE INJURED IN
 TENNESSEE TRAIN WRECK
Cars Were DeraiIed and Then Took
 Fire.

AdairvilIe Ten, Feb. 19-Twenty- one persons were injured and the lives of threescore were imperilled when three coaches burned after having turned over in railroad wreck here today. No one was dangerously hurt. All escaped before the flames consum- ed the coaches.
 The cars were in a train on the Tennessee Central railway and they were derailed while being slowly pull ed into siding. When the toppled over gas lamps set them on fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
STRICKEN IN PULPIT
 WITH HEART FAILURE.
Rev. Andrew Mowatt of Montreal Die. Without Regaininq Consciousness.

Montreal, Feb. 19.-~ When saw him fell at his feet as ys dead" (Revelo- tions 1-17) was u 5sxt from which the Rev. Andrew M .gatt was about to preach sermon O.. "A Vision of Christi at the Ersl1ire Presbyterian church today, when he was fatally stricken with heart failure. The choir was singing the hymn just preceding the sermon when members of the con- sregation noticed that they pastor was in distress. Several helped to car- ry him to the vestry, where he passed away without regaining consciousness. The congregation dismissed itself bow ed with grief.
 Dr. Mowatt was 72 years old and ow- ing to ill health handed in his resigna- ton two months ago. He agreed, how ever to continue pending the appoint ment of a successor. He came to Mon treal from Fredericllton, N. H.. in 1890.
 Tonight Rev. pr. Scott, who was asr sisting at the morning service when it was stopped by the dramatic death, de- livered to a fearful congregational the sermon which pr. Mowatt was to have preached.
 Albany Pastor Drops Dead.
 Albany, N. Y., Feb. 19.-Rev. James F. Robinson, 76 years old. pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, died suddenly today five minutes be- fore he was to begin the morning service. He had walked ta the church with his wife and daughter from his home in Rennselaer as usual, and fell to the floor while talking with one of his parishioners. He was born in New Hampshire. entered the New Hampshire conference in 1885, was transferred to the Troy conference in 1866 and had served in many churches in New York and Vermont.
 Storn, in Bluegrass Region.
 Cincinnati, O., Feb. 19.-A sleet, rain and snow storm throughout the day was central tonight over the bluegrass region of Kentucky and caused heavy damage. Lexington and Georgetown, Ky, were cut off from communica- ton for some time. All telegraph and telephone wires went down.
 The storm had only a slight effect on railroads. Trolley lines, however, had great difficulty in keeping their cars moving.
 Young curate Stricken with ApopIexy
 Springfield. O., Feb. 19.-Stricken with apoplexy while assisting with the Holy Communion at the 7.30 o'clock mass this morning Father Francis M. Kennedy, chief assistant pastor of St Raphaeis Catholic churchA died at S.22 o'clock tonight without regaining consciousness. He was 26 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Worry Hastened Her Death.

Trenton, N. J., Feb. 19.-Rachel Sears. the mother of John eSars, who was recently convicted in the Mercer county court of the murder of Rev. Amzi Armstrong at Dutch Neck, died today at the home of Eli Rogers near that village. Sears was also accused of murdering Mrs. Armstrong. The couple were found dead in their home last Thanksgiving eve. Mrs Sears death was due to heart disease. The woman worried much over the sons trouble. Sears is under sentence to be executed during the week beginning March 12. This is believed to have ha sfened his mothers death.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
sMUcGLED OPIUM IN
 FAILS OF BUTTER
Charge Against Railroad Engineer
 Arrested by Federal Officers.

Albany, N. T., Feb. 1s-Federal of- dcers early today arrested Walter Funk, a Delaware Hudson railroad engineer. running between Albany and Montreal, on tho charge of smuggling opium. He was held in S6.OO0 bail for trial Thursday. The officers sav Funk has been bringing the drug into the United States for the past year and half. They allege that he se- creted it in paiis of butter, which he often brought from the north and then shipped it 10 New York. Boston and New Haven. This is the fifth ar rest in this city for alleged opium smuggling within two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
PUBLISHERS FUND
 ALL FOR ADVERTISING.
$43,0o0 Has Been Promised to Fight
 Increased Postage Rates.

Washington, Feb. 19.--The Periodical Publishers association today made public letter explaining the nature of the ,fpnd raised by the magazines to oppose the increases on second class mail matter. The letter says that 8 committee of the aSsociat ton, on finding n carefully arranged programme to railroad the measure through con- gress," requested some of their New York associates ito solicit contribu- tions from certain publishers to buy advertising space in daily papers to advertise the facts to the people"
 Tn no other way" says the letter, "could the public be reached on such short notice. Not a cent of the money has been spent oS will be spent for any other purpose whatever. Approximate ly s43.00o has been promised by xsri- ous publishers"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Three Esrthouskes Felt.

Florence. Feb. 19.-The observatory hers reports two strong earthquakes last night, one at an estimated dis tance of 5000 miles and the other $50 miles. The movement in both cases wss east. This morning third shock was recorded. This lasted several sec onos and acected a number of prov ince-. the center of the disturbance ap- psrently being Forii, where some of the houses were damaged and several persons Were injured
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
MEXICAN REFUGEES.
Panic in Ensenada-Fleeing to Safety in California.

San Diego. Cal. Feb. 19.-Privaae telegraIns received here from Ersena.6a today from sources believed to be wholly trustworthy say that Governor Vega, accompanied by four men, s1- rived there this morning
 The steamer San Diego, which ST. rived here from Ensenada today. re ports that panic continues in that city. Thirty refugees were brought here by the steamer. The captain has received orders to take the vessel back to Esn- senada at once to aJsing to this city other persons who fear to remain there. The run from San Diego to that port can be made in about tan hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
MORE INDICTMENTS COMING FOR VOTE TRAFFIC.
 Startling Disclosures Coming This Week in Illinois.

Danviile, H., Feb. 19.-Men promi- nent in business and social life will be indicted by the VerTnillion county grand jury this week in the vote traf- fic investigation, according to a state ment made tonight by c. E. Weisiger, member of the. grand jury and prose cutor since the busting of States At torney Lewman. MT. Weisiger said that the jury had material for g startling number of indictments and several eases of perjury"
 A preliminary report of 8 batch of vote selling indictments will be made Tuesday or Wednesd day at the latest, he said
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
BLACK HAND BOMB
 ON TENEMENT ROOF
epsrfne-ts on Sixth Floor Wrecked
 No Serious Injuries.

New York. Feb. 19.--A new variety of boT1o outrage was worked today when an internal machine was ex- rioded on the roof of a six-sfOry ten cfnent on the lower East Side. Here fofor~, bombs have been thrown in tallvays. cellars and in lower win fows. but never before On New York fooft0p. Ths explosion. supposedly the &ork or the Black Hand tore 6 great hole fn the roof and partly wrecked th~ aparuncnt of Colegero Ia scono, q Eir1ian- He and his family were but Slightly hart but they with nearly d
 nadrrd families in that and adjoin- Ing tenersnts rushed wildly into the siT~ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
AMERICAN DRAMAS FUTURE
 N HANDS OF WOMEN.
They Make Up from 69 to s9 Per Cent
 of New York Theatergeers.

New York. Feb. 19.-At the request of the department of dramatIcs at liar yard university, prominent New York theatrical manager has had accurate account kept at the door of five large playhouses the past week to prove his contention that the predominance of women attending the theater really places the fate 0f AInerican drama in the hands of their sex The general proportion of women at the nightly performances of five plays during the week was between e8 and S9 per cent. according to the count. Every type of attraction save musical comedy was included, one being a fantastic poetic drama, one a serious comedy, one a light comedy, one 9 romantic play and one farce Even the latter designed to appeal particularly to men showed a percentage of 65 per cent. in the at tendance of women.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
CAPITOL CURATOR DEAD.
William H. Duekstein, We'll Known Figure in Washington.

Washington, Feb. 19.-William H. Duckstein curator of arts in the cap- itol building, and 8 well-known figure about the building. died at his home here Friday night, aged 69 years. Death was due to uraemic poisoning.
 MT. Duckstein was an artist of con- siderable note and accepted the capi- toI position in 1894. He was a veter- an of the civil war and will be buried in Arlington National cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
THREE ATTEMPTS TO
 SHOOT DERBY POLICE CHIEF.
Bullet from Italians Revolver Glanced
 from Suspender Button.

Derby, Conh, Feb. 19-An unknown Italian made three attempts today to shoot Chief of Police Daniel T. ODen firing at him with a .z2 caliber revol- yer. One of the shots hit O'Den in the left side. but Was kept from wounding him by striking a suspender buckle, the other two shots passing over his head. The chief arrested the shooter, who is being held without bail.
 The attention of the chief was at tracted shortly after o'clock tonight to two Italians who were talking m an excited manner, and as he approached them one Of them drew a revolver and shot at O'DelL when he was not more than twenty feet away, and then ran. The bullet struck d suspender buckle. O'Den made 6 grab for the man, who fired twice more. both bullets passing over the chiefs head. Running after the Italian, O'Dell caught him as he was about to shoot a fourth time and hit him on the head with his club, put ting him out of business.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
MIsTooK 5ICHLORIDE TABLET
 FOR PIECE OF CANDY
Death of Fall River Physician in Batti
 more Hospital.

Baltimore. Feb. 19-Dr. John !. Sweeney of Fall River, Mass, who swsi- lowed bichloride of mercury here last Sunday night died at a hospital Sstur- day.
 Dr. Sweeney told the physicians who were summoned shortly after he had taken the poison that he had eaten a tablet of bichloride of mercury in mis- take for candy. He was 9 years of age and married.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
For the Salvation Arnnv.

Washington. Feb. 19.-Tbe presi- dent and Mrs. Taft and many members of the diplomatic corps. heard Com mander Miss E-Va Booth of the Sal Vation Army deliver a stirring appeal in the cause of that organization to- night at a local theater John Wan amaker of Philadelphia aceompanied the persident and Mrs. Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
TO FIGHT THE PLAGUE.
China Selects Naples Physician Who
 Discovered Anti Plague Serum.

Naples. Feb. 19-The Chinese gov ernment has selected Prof. G. Caleotti. director of the pathological institute Of the University of Naples. to combat the plaeue in Manchuria Dr. Galeotti cinatfon serum which is considered better than that now being used at Harbin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-20
Moro Black Hand Suspects.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Feb. 1e.-Three more foreigners suspected of being members of a Black Hand gang were placed in jail here. making eleven in all now behind the bars here under suspicion. The three are David and Charles Barcelona. arrested at Bernice, and Luigi Rundazzi, caught near Carbondale. These three men are charged with conspiracy in connection with the attempted murder of Sam Luchina at Pittston last week.