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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

, republicans win depend tho Iegisla- tive accomplishment of the aanato. Some Of the regular republicans who nope co Formulate tariff leEislation aiCng republican lines claim that the progressis es are commit cd to Che sap port of the tariff board. Insurgent senators, however, say that they CK peet to draw their own conclusions from the boards figures, when sub mitted/ All factions indicate thera is no disD sitton to surrender indeucn- dence of action on tariff questions and few profess belief that the federal boards findings will be followed blind
 Fork Barrel" sul.
 Little in tho way Of actual Ie.sisla- ton is likely until after the holiday recess. The urgent deficiency appro- priation bill will be rushed through t0 meet the immediate needs of the gov- ernment and consideration of the Oth- CT big supply measures will begin Eoth political parties will seek such advantage as might accrue from h programme of economy There will bop hig rivers and harbors appropriation b-ll-popularly known along with Che public building bin as the pork bar reP'-and hearings on this measure will begin this week.
 Littleton Ready with a Speech.
 Tomorrow'a session of the senate Alll bb ptIllHAA0igs AlAt hHAAA aNiNtF mittees being appointed to advise the president and the house that the sen ate is in session. in the house inter- est will be focused on Representative Martin w. Liitleton of New York. wno will defend himself against oriti- cisrn s a member of the house Steel trust investi sation committee. Dem- ocrets await the speech with concern because of the effect it may have upon harmony fin the party councils, while republican members eagerly await anything which may sound like dem ocratic discoroance.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
WITNESSES TURN OVER BRIBES Pass Over to Prosecution Money Paid Them by Defense.

Los Angeles, Dec 3.-The judge, it | Is believed, will sentence James B. McNamara to life Imprisonment and John J. to twenty years imprisonment Under the parole law, John J. might be released from custody in 8 few years.
 The indictments against John J. in connection with The Times disaster will not be pressed now, but they will stand on record to be acted upon ac- cording to the wishes of the prosecu- tion. That it will act as a lever upon John J. McNamara is admitted by of ficials of the state.
 State officials said tonight that be- fore the McNanaras confessed, knowl- edge of the states intention to try to involve other labor leaders in the before the activity of the prosecution with several important witnesses.
 These labor leaders" declared a member or the prosecution today, may not have had criminal acquaint- 3nce with the AIcNamaras, but they were in communication with them at certain times and places which would have caused undue public comment"
 Details of the struggle for the tes- timony of witnesses present. a realistic story covering activity in many cities.
 Many witnesses came over to us in the last few weeks" said Assistant District Attorney Ford. and brought with them money used to get them. ! ou would be surprised at the num- Der that came to our side voluntarily, too. The fact is, we frustrated the plans of the other side. to win by ilIesitirnate ends and they knew they chances on legitimate procedure, be- cause we had chain of damning evi- dence.
 T worked on every detail of it and know that they were up against a stone wall whichever way they turn ed
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
Royal Blood of
 King is Stirred
ORDERS AUNT TO CEASE RURLI-
 CATION OF BOOK.
INFANTA'S CURT REPLY
Bids Alfonso Adieux and Tells Him She Feels Free to Act as She Deems Fit-Disposes of All Her Estates

| Paris, Dec. 3.-The Temps prints the | particulars of right royal row be- tween King Alfonso of Spain and his aunt, Infanta Eulalia, a princess with fanta, who resides in Paris, received 1 the following telegram from King AL fonso, dated from the palace at Madrid, December 2:
 The Kings Telegram.
 T am astonished to learn from the book under the name of Countess Avi- la- l suppose this will cause a great sensation I order you to suspend publication until I have cognizance of the contents. and give my permission to publish"
 His Aunt's Reply.
 To this telegram the Infanta Eulalia replied:
 T am greatly astonished that my book should be judged without being read. It is thing that could happen only in Spain Never having liking for court life, from which I have al- ways held myself aloof, take this op- portuntty to send you my adieux- For after this proceeding, which is wor- thy of the inQuisftion, consider my self, so far as my private life is con- cerned. free to act as deem fit"
 Sold All Her Spanish Estates.
 In communicating the telegram to the Temps, the Infanta declared vehe-
 
 son, who showed great patriotism in fighting in Morocco without the slight est recognition, this was the last straw. She had therefore given orders for the sale of all her estates in Spain and would henceforth live in the strictest privacy. T shall be much happier so," said the Infanta, flor I can keep my personality
 "The Thread of Life"
 The book to which King Alfonso takes exceptions bears the title "The Thread of Life." and has the name of Countess Avila on the title page. The preface, however, in which the author ess takes the responsibility for the views expressed, is signed Eulalie, 1n- 1anta of Spain. The work is written in French It is sort of discursive independent treatise on morality. The chapter headings include such subjects as The Principal Causes of Happi- l ness, The Development of VIII Power" Complete Independence of Women" for the princess is a radical uca atton, Religion and Marrtage.' Believes in Divorce for Just Cause. The royal mora1ist makes a deter | mined onslaught on the traditionaIists | She is in favor of divorce, but thinks | It should be ga law based on justice. l not, as often happens. on tacit agree | rnent covering lust.' The princess holds 1 that woman in principle is the equal of i man. and insists that she should bel come the useful coiIoborator without | ceas1ng to be the generous conpanion Of man in the joys and labors of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
MILLIONAIRE STOKES
 IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
News from His Bedside Last Night Far
 from Encouraging.

New York, Dec. 3.-W. F. D. Stokes. tine millionaire sportsman. Is critically i'll at his uptown apartments. it was announced there tonight The effect upon his heart is feared Of the fermen- tation Of food in his intestfnes. No ossurances were forthcoming other than an expression Of belief that he would survive the night.
 Mir. Stokes is thes complaining wit nesS/in the trial of Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham, the show girls charged with shooting and painfully wounding him in uptown apartment house last June. He was on. the witness stand when the trial was adjourned over Thanksgiving but was taken i'll next day and was unable to attend the Friday session of the trial. In his ab- sence the trial went ou with the ex- animation of other witnesses. Up to today fl was thought that his illness was but slight one and that he would be able to resume the stand at the con- tinuation of the trial tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
NEW HAVEN PHOTOGRAPHER
 ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY
Shot West Haven Man Who Caught
 Him Red Handed.

West Haven, Conn, Dec 3.-In the arrest today in West Haven of Charles M- Hayes, who runs a photograph studio on Congress avenue, New Ha- ven, and who lives at 20 Admiral street, the police believe they have the burglar who has been terrorizing the town for the past few months. Hayes was taken into custody by the police after he had been caught by Xavier Pfaff, whom he had shot in the arm as he was trying to make his escape after robbing the Pfaf home. Hayes was taken to the county jail and will prob ably be charged with assault with in tent to murder
 Pfan was awakened this morning bv his wife, who said there was a burglar in the house. Pfaff did moi get d11f of man enter the room and start to go through the drawers of a chiffioner. Fe sprang out of bed and grappled wit n the man, both falling to the floor. The struggle carried the men out into the hall and down stairs, where Hayes drew a revolver and shot Pfaff in the arn- The latter continued to hang on to his man and was having a hard by the shot entered the house and overpowered the burglar.
 The man on being taken to the lock up gave his name as Hayes and was recognized as being well known here. On looking up his record it was found that he has served time in the reform school and has been before the eyes of the police before.
 On Thanksgiving day PfafSs store was entered and s150 stolen. At the time 1t was stated that Pfaff was in the habit of taking the days proceeds home with him. The police think that Hayes was the man who entered the store and that this morning he enter ed the house with the hope of securing the money taken in at the store Sat Erday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

IndianapoIi Dec 3=Plans for the federal investigation which may un- cover men alleged to have been impli Cated with the McNamara brothers il dynamiung operations in many states went forward in consultations in this city today
 Federal Grand Jury Comes in Dec A
 Detective William J. Burns discussed with United States District Attorney Charles W. Miller the evidence to be Iresented to the federal grand jury when 1t resumes it's sessions Dec. If Neither would make a public statement in relation 10 their talk
 All Will Be Brought to Justice.
 We shall not rest until we have brought to justice all those connected with the dynamiting outrages through out the country said MT Burns T am no respecter of persons. and AcNemaras are higher up or lower down they will be prosecuted"
 Exposure to Come from Indictments.
 Any exposure that may be made will come from indictments, If indictments gre returned for violation of the fed eral statute regulating interstate transportation of explosives
 Burns confers With "Open Shop"
 Leaders.
 Along this line Mir Burns conferred today with J. Kirby. Jr-, president of the National Association of Nanufac- d tcent Of the organization. which is in tsrested with the National Erectors' association. 1t is announced. in a cam 1aisn against alleged depredations aimed at employers who maintain the open shop principle
 Detectives Busy for Weeks.
 The National Erectors' association is represented on the scene of the in auiry by J. A. G. Badorf- Several de- tectives in the employ of the associa- e -=< f.z-- and are said to be watching the move ments Of persons presumed 10 have been concerned with John J. Me <smzra's affairs during the years he was in this city as secretary of the -n nternationzi. Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, the books and correspondence of which are in the hands Of the federal grand jury
 1c0 Explosions Since 1905. | The fact that two men are to be most important feature of fhis inves- tsgadon-- said MT Badorf- The mem ters or the National Erectors' associa- tiEn are interested chiefly in exposing q nd bringing to justice the persons re- E nonSihle for one hundred explosions q ceStructive Of bridge and structural iron work since August, 1905. in many F Ftztes. from Massa chusetts to the Pa 1sfic coast Others Besides McNamaras Concerned The property destroyed was that rf companies employing non-union 1 iron workers This cost of this cam | raiEn of terrorism was enormous and ] Ss was systematically carried on We ! rsscrt that number of men besides | the Mc%au were concerned in the I plans for these explosions. and we | purpose to assist iH every way in un- | towering them"
 President Ryan Not in Town.
 No Information was obtainabl~ here ! tonight of the Tnerea bouts of Frank | Nf Ryan. president of the association ] rf Iron Workers Acting Secretary H. | F. Hoczin said he was advised that Mir Evan would arrive in this city tonight from Atlanta. Ga. where he was yes .rrdaT
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04

federal government is pressing its in vestigation into the conspiracy which is alleged to extend over the entire country, has been increased within the last for. night, according to well informed persons here. Evidence de- sired by the federal grand jury in Indianapolis from this place will go forward as quickly as It is obtained, Mir. Ford said.
 The ramifcations of the matter are said to be so extensive that 1t would cause no surprise here if the subject had been brought to the attention not only of President Taft, but of Attor- ney General Wickersham.
 To give the prosecution here more elbow room in it's campaign a grand jury will be empanelled within a week to act immediately upon the return of Judge George Hutton, presiding mag istrate of the superior courts of Los Angeles county, who is now in Chi cago.
 Assistant District Attorney Ford de- nied thar the state entered into any a agreement by which other prosecu- t1ans were to be circumscribed by the confession by the McNamaras.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
The Sixty Second Which Convenes Today May Not Ad-
 ourn Until Middle of Summer
WILL STRUGGLE TO GAIN POLITICAL ADVANTAGE
Members of Both Parties Will Endeavor Make Favorable
 Impression Upon the Electorate-Congressman Little ton May Take Up Cudgel in His Own Defence Today
 Democrats Will Endeavor to Get Early Action on Tariff.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The first reg ular session of the Sixty-sccond con- gress will be convened at noon to- morrow. Practically every member as usual, will be crowded. Legisla tive machinery is in readiness for q long session. Speaker Clark and other lead CTS having predicted that adjourn national conventions of the two big political parties have been held. This has not happened since 1888.
 A Struggle for Political Advantage.
 Hotel Hobbies tonight were filled with groups in which the members of the two houses were conspicuous. There were many other oLt of town folks m the corridors, the usual contingent drawn to Washington during q con- gressiOnal session by curiosity or by pending legislation. Tomorrow's open ing will not only be the beginning Of a congress in which party leaders will struggle for party vantage at the polls 1ext November in dealing with tariff, trust and other big problems, but 1t i'll initiate the brilliant winter social season at the nations capital.
 When you contemplate all the in- portant legislation to be considered" said Speaker clarN today, you are forced to the conclusion that congress will be in session until well into the summer if not until fall"
 Early Action on Tariff.
 While no definite programme as to tariff bills in the house has yet been framed" said the democratic house leader, Mir. Underwood, tonight, "it is certain that the democratic caucus will unanmiously approve immediate action by the ways and means com mittee Ths committee will welcome the report of the tariff beard on the textile schedu'es. but it will not delay action for any great length of time if the boards report is held back"
 insurgents Held Balance of Power.
 Upon the attitude of the insurgent
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
GoMPERS' STATEMENT.
American Federation's President May
 Make One in Week.

New York, Dec 3--'1 probably shall have a formal statement to make but positively not until I have returned to my Headquarters in Washington and k-une over the McNamara cases thor uuEhir." said Samuel Gornpers. presi- Genr of the American Federation Of Labor. today
 When will you return to Washing Con T~
 Possibly tomorrow. but I have mum r-ofis en<z gsmeIl-s to keep which may fake weeks time before l am ready fo make -lly statement"
 -Th demand of some labor lea 1ers For frsii penalty for the seif-convicfed men is said to he spres ding. Will you oppose cien1ency-
 we will let the court sentence the Een- l XII not talk"
 Mr- Gompers was asked if he ap- proved of the proposal to turn the Fund of. S1so.0e0 collected for the de- 1=nse of the McSanaras over to the widows and orphans of The Times building disaster. He replied: T have nothing 10 say"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
MRS. FAIRFAX GIVES
 AWAY HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
Fer Husband Believed to Be in France
 and May Come Here.

London, Dec. 3.--AIrs. Frederick Per clEal Ferrar, wife of the Raw F'reder- iclk P. Farrar, returned to Sandring- ham a few days ago and gave away all her household goods. Her husband. whose appointment as domestic chap lain 10 King George and the Queen Mother Alexandra were cancelled re- gently. has not been heard from. but 1t Is believed he has gone to France ard will proceed to America Mrs Farrar has again left Sandringham. but her plans for the future are not known. Mrs. Farrar was Miss Nora Davis of Philadelphia and the sister of Richard Harding Davis. who was called to London by cablegrain from his sister saying she was in distress.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
NOBODY TO BE SPARED.
District Attorney Denies That Mc- Nanara Confession Will Save Others.

Los Angeles, Dec. 3.-''It is only a question nov of whether the federal gov ernment or the state authorities can reach certain persons and bring them to justice more effectually" con fiDued Mir. Ford. The latter has been in charge of evidence for the prose cution and while his chief, District Attorney fredericlSs. was resting on a ranch near here today, MT. Ford oc- eupfed himself l. with the McNamara tion had under surveillance in other parts or the country some prominent labor leaders alleged to have been in- volved in The Times building explos- ion. but he said that arrests might first be made by the federal govern ment ln It's investigation.
 The federal government has shown every disposition to assist us and we are helping them as much s possible" he said. The yiSor with which the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
ss, NEVER WORE uMDERwEAR.
Henry Baunasrner Believes Every body Would Be Better Without G.

Bellefontaine. Ohio. Dec. B.-Proud of the fact that he has never worn underwear and that he has never surf fered any ill effects from exposure. Henry BaumRaru0r, a wealthy fnrmer of Shelby county, celebrated his eigh- ty-sixth birthday.
 Gathered about tho aged man were scores of friends. When one or the party mentioned about the underwear affair. Mir. BaumGnrner saids
 T believe that f underwear were discarded and if the people would make it g practice to walk bnrefooted some part Of the day tn the winter in the snow, as ] do. there would be far less sickness in the country
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
eomPERs KNEW Or GUILT.
Detective Burns consiens San, to
 Membership in Ananizs Club

Indiana polls. Ind. Dec 3.-"Mr Eorpers knew all the time that the .fc%amaras were guilty" was the statement made today by W. J. Burns, rne detective. Burns conferred here today with United States District At rorney = v. Miller and John Kirby. Jr- or Dayton o.. president of the National Association of Nfanufactur- CTS at the home of David aI Parry, a former president of the organization. Knew McNzrarzs Guilty Right Along.
 When Mir Gompers says he was Surprised and that the McNamaras deceived him in declaring their inno- cence. he tells what Is not true said Burns MT Gompers knew the Me &aunras were guilty and has known 1t mu along. He knew it at the time he and the heads of the International un- f@ns conferred St Indiana polls on the question or raising funds for the de- fsns~ Of the prisoners Some of the other union men knew or their guilt, f10.
 Dzrro-s Said # Was Ne Frame Up.
 Clarence DarroE told inc lobor men bt rhR1 meeting In Indianapolis that he did not believe I framed up this case
 The consultation todax-it was ad- rnirted- nertaiued to the federal grand 5urys investigation Of the fynamitinS,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
LODGED ONE AUTOMOBILE,
 RUN DOWN BY ANOTHER. West Haven Young Woman Has Skull Fractured at Waterbury

Waterbury, Conn, Dec. 3.-Miss Net tie Ball. aged 27, of 32 Court street, West Haven, was struck by an auto u.obile this afternoon near Thomaston and noE lies at the Waterbury hos pita1 in a critical condition with fractured skull and left wrist and pos sfbIe internal injuries. Miss Ball was waiting for a trolley car when. in at tempting to dodge auto which came up behind her she~Was struck by an other machine going in the same di- rection.
 B. J. Ball, brother of the injured woman did not hold the driver of the car responsible for the accident
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
TODAY A BUSY ONE
 FOR SUPREME COURT. Attorney for Beef Packers Will Ask
 for Stay.

Washington, Dec. 3-Tomorrov promises to be a busy day for the su- prene court of the United States. Tn { tribunal will reconvene after two weeks recess and important decisions recommended in several of the many cases under consideration.
 In addition to decisions, attorneys for the Chicago beef packers will prob ably endeavo1- to have the court stay the packers trial in the United States district court at Chicago on criminal charges of violation of the Sherman anti-trusr law.
 Still another unusual step will be the effort by the leaf tobacco board of trade of the city of New York to get the supreme court to review the re- organization of the tobacco corpora tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
GOLD MEDAL PRESENTED
 ERNEST THOMPSON SETON.
Tribute to His Work in Stirring Up
 Interest in Animal Life.

Greenwich, Conn. Dec. 3.-It was an- hounced today that Ernest Thompson last night with the gold medal of achievement by the Campfire club of America The medal. which is not given for any one particular act or work of note, but for a Iife's achieve rent. was given to MT. Seton in recog- milton of his work in stirring up ma tional interest in animal life. his work as a naturalist. his explorations in the north and his activity in the interest Of the Boy Scouts of America. The medal has been presented to but three others, former President Roosevelt Dr. William T. Hornaday and Clifford Pin chot. Mir. Seton annually entertafps the Campfire club on his estate, wyndy Ghoul, located in this town.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
SHOOTING FOLLOWS
 MONKEY ARGUMENT
Man of 70 in Hospital, His AssaiIaint
 Under Arrest.

New Britain. Conn, Dec. 3.-As the result of a quarrel over the relative merits of different breeds of monkeys, John Raymond, 70 years old. Is in a local hospital with a bullet at the base Of the skull. and George Holden is locked ID, charged with the shoot ing The shooting took place early today in 8 house on Arch Street When Holden shot. Raymond's mouth was open, the bullet piercing the throat and lodging at the base of the skull. It is thought that he will recover
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
seamen's Convention Today.

Baltimore. Dec. s-The annual con- union of America will assemble here tomorrow for a two weeks session with delegates from the Atlantic and Pacific seaboar0s. the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes The prime object of the organization bsing to improve the status of the seamen, all measures le olking to that end will receive first consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
ACCUSES CHAUFFEUR OF
 MURDERINo HIS WIFE
Chicago Merchant Attempted to Get
 at Him at Police Station.

Chicago. Dec. s.-Ednnund Kaufman, merchant whose wife was shot and killed by holdup men near his North Side home last night, declared today that William G. Gutenberg. his for mer chauffeur, arrested as a suspect, was the slayer.
 That's the man." shouted Knufms n, |, and sprang at Guttenbefg. Policemen were required to restrain him.
 Gutenberg denied that he was one of the party of robbers.
 The police take l<aufnan's possi- bie Identification with some reserve because of his nervous condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
M'NAMARAs REPUDIATED.
Action by Los Angeles Typographical
 Union Yesterday.

Los Angeles. Dec 9-The Los Ange< les Typogra phical union. a local of the International body, to which James B. McNamars1 belongs, repudfeted him, and his brother. John J. McNamara secretary of the International -Asso-- citation of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. iE resolutions adopted here today.
 Attorney Darrow, seeming greatly refreshed, walked about a little lake near his apartments, chatting with his friends.
 Interest here centers about the con fession Of James B. McNamara, which District Attorney Fredericks has an nounced win probably be made on Tuesday. the day set for the sentence of the brothers.
 He said 1t would not be foTtlcoInins sooner, although he was entreated by a up"