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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
NO QUORUM AT ALBANY
 ONLY 60 MEMBERS PRESENT
General Belief That Senator Will Be
 Elected Next Week.

Albany Jan. 21-Inquiry among leg islators who went home today for the week end revealed that most of them believed 8 United States senator would be elected here next week. Rumors of break in the deadlock have circu- latd for the past two days, but no one in position to know was ready would stand. William F. Sheehan went back to New York today declar- ing that his strength, was unimpaired. Nc word came from Charles F. Mur- phy, who will stay until tomorrow morning. MT. Murphy had another consultation with Governor Dix this evening but neither would tell what they talked about.
 The fact that the legislative patron age was settled today strengthened a belief that, the senatorship question was near a settlement also.
 Another indication of the expecta- ton of new deal'' was the number of new candidates under discussion to- da.y among the rank and fte of the legislature No eonfirma ton could be found for rumors that the leaders Mayor Gaynor of New York and of Supreme Court Justice James A. O'Gorman.
 There was no quorum at today S joint session. Only sixty members were present and still fewer are ex- pected to vote tomorrow. Those who look for mementous developments next week say they may not come on Monday. If tho leaders return with their minds made up on a candidate 1t is considered more probable that a day or two may be spent in sounding general sentiment before he is sent into the race.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
REAR ADMIRAL BARRY
 FORCED TO RESIGN.
Compelled by President to Leave Navy for Good of Service.

Washington, Jan. 27.-By direction of the president, the secretary of the navy Mfr. Meyer, asked Rear Admiral Edward B. Barry, U. s. N, retired, for his resignation. It has been received and was accepted today flor the good of the service" according to an an- nouncement made by Secretary Mey- CT.
 Rear Adimral Barry was born in New York city and was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in the class of 1869. He has cruised in all parts of the world, his sea service covering ueriod of over 27 years, and has held many important assignments. During the Spanish war he took part in the blockade of Havana, the attack on Matanzas and in the search for the Spanish fleet in Bahama channel. He also participated in the negotiations at Santiago resulting in the arnistfce. He conveyed the Maria Theresa around the eastern end of Cuba and was at Havana when the United States flag was raised there in January, 1899. Subsequently he commanded the gum boat Vicksburg when that vessel par ticipated in tie capture of Aguinaldo in the Philippines.
 In May. 1909, soon after his promo ton to the grade of rear admiral, he assumed command of the second di- vision of the Pacific fleet, and several months later Was placed in supreme command of the entire fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
GLOUCESTER UP IN ARMS
 AGAINST RECIPROCITY
United Opposition to the Fish Part of
 Treaty.

Gloucester. Mass, Jan. 27-Spe- cial sessions of the city council, the board of trade and the Master Mar iners' association. the last two meeting jointly, were held today at which the first steps were taken toward @ united opposition to that part of the proposed reciprocity treaty which deals with fish.
 The meeting ef the city council was called by Mayor Patch, who presided, and after some discussion resolutions of protest prepared by the mayor him. self, were adopted. Copies of these resolutions which declare that the pro- posed treaty is inimical to the wei fare of the city of Gloucester and to other ports on the New England coast which depend upon the fisheries, were forwarded to. President Taft and to Senators Lodge and Crane and the Massachusetts congressman.
 At the joint meeting of the board of trade and the master mariners as- sociation committed of seven was named to consider the situation and devise a plan of procedure.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
"DER RoSENcAvALIER"
 GIVEN ITS PREMIER
Richard Strauss First Venture ir
 Comic Opera a Grand Success.

Dresden, Jan. 27-'Der Rosencava- Her. Richard Strauss first venture in comic opera, was given it's premier Thursday night at the Royal Opera, and attracted an audience, which in- cluded members of the court, musical conductors, opera directors, critics from all the principal musical centres in Germany and many foreign man. agers and composers, some of whom came from as far away as Budapest and Paris.
 The opera takes Its name from the ancient custom of a suitor sending a rose by knight or envoy to the ob- jeet of his love, and the interest is sustained from the lady falling in love with the knight and the complica tions arising out of this unexpected situa- tion. Throughout the piece is dom mated by the melody of the waltz, which has given the composer an op- portunity to exercise to it's fullest his inimitable gift.
 Herr Van Schuch conducted, and the opera made strong impression, the applause increasing at the end of each act, of which there were three The composer was called before the cur tain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
OF eo.15
 IN FINAL EXAMINATION.
First Blind Pupil to Graduate from
 New York Public Schools.

New York, Jan 27.-Ths first blind pupil to graduate from the public schools of New York is William Schenk, Is years old, of Bayside, l.. l., who will receive his diploma next week. He entered school in 1909 with cut the slightest knowledge of the Braille system, although three years before he had some experience with the point system used at the New York Institute for the Blind. It took him just three weeks to master the new system and three weeks more put him at the head of his class. In the re- cent final examinations the questions were read aloud to him and he an- swered them on a typewriter, with a percentage of 90.15, the highest mark of all the 450 pupils.
 Dr. William H. Maxwell superinten- dent of the New York schools told the board of education today that the lads rapid progress was the most remark able he had ever noted in his experi- ence as an educator.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
Second Floor of HotchkiSs Block on Main
 Street Wrecked
FOUR PERSONS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
One of the Tenants Entering sthe Hallway Last Night Struck Match, Terrific Explosion Follow ing-Plumbers had Been Repairing the Fixtures Dur- ing the Day-Leakng Gas Had Not Been Noticed.

they had burned her other than slightly about the face and arms. Tha woman and the three men were taken at once to the hospital and their burns attended to.
 All the Windows Blown Out.
 The force of the explosion was 70 great that partition between the dining room and kitchen was blown onto the GOT of the former room. All the windows were blown out and the par tition in the hall blown from the ceiling though it did not fall down. Or the third floor the window in the sleeping room of Earl Williams was blown in, the glass cutting him slight- ly about the face.
 Gas in Hall Not Noticed by Tsnants.
 Just where the gas escaped that filled the hall is not known. A plumb- CT had examined the fixtures during the. day and a slight leakage of gas was supposed to have been stopped The police have not been able to ascer- tain how it was that with so much gas in the hall it had not been noticed by the three who were in the 1t when Bravakis entered.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
ACTUAL WAR IMMINENT
 BETWEEN PERU AND ECUADOR
Efforts of Mediators on Boundary Dis
 pute Came to Naught.

Washington, Jan. 27-The Peruvian minister here has received advices from his own government by cable re- garding the clash between Peruvian and Ecuadofean forces on the border from which he extracts the following informa tion:
 The Ecuadorean troops raided Poei- tas and committed acts of violence against the Peruvian Mhabitants When the Peruvian police went to the border to investigate the facts they were attacked by the Ecuadorean gar rison from the other side of the river. There were dead and wounded on both sides as the result of collision.
 The Peruvian government has in formed the representative at Lima of the mediation powers Chile, Argen- tine Republic and Brazil and advised them at the same time that inconsid- tion of the massing of Ecuadorean troops on the frontier, Peru also will send troops to the points menaced.
 It appears that the efforts of the mediatofs which were successful in securing the withdrawal from the boundary line of tho Peruvian and Ecuadorean troops opposed to each other a few weeks ago, have come to naught and that actual war is ina minent.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
BELIEVE THEIR CITY WILL
 BE GREAT FISH PORT
Portland, Mo-, Dealers Enthusiastic Over Proposed Reciprocity.

Portland, Maine, Jan. 27-Leading fish dealers in this city today expressed the opinion that the fish clause of the proposed reciprocity agreement with Canada would result in great benefit to the industry in this city
 ''It will mean said one of them. that Portland will become q great fish port. I should think that the peo- pie of Gloucester would realize that reciprocity is their only salvation. The voice of the country is for reciprocity and Gloucester should not think of sacrificing business in order to keep few old vessels in the fish business
 Another dealer said: eff we have reciprocity with Canada it will mean that more Canadian fish will be shipped here from Canada and more fish will be shipped from here to Can adian cities. The lobster business in Portland will be greatly benefited"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA. Print Paper and Wood Pulp Provisions
 Entirely Satisfactory.

New York, Jan. 27.-In the matter of the print paper and wood pulp pro- visions of the reciprocity agreement, MT. John Norris, chairman of the com mittee on paper of the American Newspaper Publishers association says the clause in the proposed reel procity agreement with Canada is en- tirely satisfactory and will provide for the immediate entry Of paper and wood pulp from Canada when made from by congress and the Canadian parlia- ment, the arrangement should reduce print paper prices materially and promptly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28

Middletown, Conn.,, Jan 27-In an explosion of gas in flat on the second floor of the HotchkisS block on Main street tonight James Bravakis, Peter and Nichol Alexakis. brothers, and their sister Annie, were burned about the head and arms and the at wrecked. The injured were taken to a local hospital where it is said that none of the injuries is serious.
 Struck Match in Hallway.
 Bravakis who is the proprietor of g. candy store, occupied the flat, the Alexalzis brothers who work in the candy store boarding there and their sister Annie doing the housekeeping The three latter were in the flat to- night when Bravalis entered the hall way leading to the kitchen and struck match. The minute the match was lighted there was terrific explosion The Alexakis brothers and sister stood in a doorway leading to the kitchen and were knocked down by the force of the explosion and the woman's clothing set on fire. She ran down the stairs into the street and into the arms of policeman who tore off his coat and smothered the flames before
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28

the story goes, embarked on the ves- sel at Beirut, Syria, destined for Mer- sina Asia, Minor. Accounts of the af- fair differ, but one version is that the soldiers mutinied at Alexandretta at the instigation of the lieutenant in or der to compel the captain of the New Jersey' to proceed on the voyage with out delay and not to call at any other ports.
 Local Governor interveneds
 The American consular agent at Alexandretta, John T. Peristiany, on boarding the steamer was set upon and roughly handled by the soldiers. Fin ally, the local governor. aided by the police, intervened and arrested the steamer refused to surrender the lieu tenant. It was agreed mutually to hand him over for court martial at Constantinople when the New Jersey" arrived here
 Another Incident at Smyrna.
 On the arrival of the steamer at Smyrna, there was fresh incident. The second mate of the vessel on landing was seized and haled to gov ernment house. The American consu- lar general at Smyrna, Ernst L. Harris, intervened and procured the mates re- lease but on the other hand Surren- dered the lieutenant to the local au- thorities.
 Another version of the affair places the blame on the hastiness of the Greek crew. especially the mate, who is alleged to have used a revolver and wounded six men.
 The American embassy here has not yet received full report of the mutt iny.
 Available shipping registers contain the name of no American steamer New Jersey which sailed in Turkish waters. The three New Jerseys laid down in the records are ferryboat, a pilot boat and a small gas screw boat, all belonging in the vicinity of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
Direful Prophecies Carried to the White
 House by Members of Congress
CANADA RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
Even if the House Accepts Terms of Agreement They Would Be Turned Down by the Senate-lt is Said the President Would Call Extra Session in Order to Carry Out His Programme.

fested at once an overwhelming de- mand throughout the country for the adoption of his programme
 The commercial relations of the United States and Canada, according to the view held by the president, should be placed above partisan polit- ical considerations and thera is the best possible reason for saying that be will take this ground and keep it until some action is taken by congress.
 More Chance of Success After March { The overturning of tho republican majority in the house and tho great change which will be made in the com plexion of the senate after March lth is thought by some to supply Presi- dent Taft with moro than an even chance of success. When his meSsaEe was read in the house yesterday it was received with exclamation by the den- ocrats and appearances seemed to fa- vor an endorsement of it by the preS- ent minority, which soon will be the majority.
 If the attitude of the democratic leaders in the house proves an index of the position which minority mem bers on the ways and means commit tee will take on joint resolution to put the trade agreement into force, then such 8 resolution can be brought out of committee. The seven demo- crats on the committee are believed in sympathy with the agreement and it is certain that four republicans will vote to report 1t. This makes q clear majority of the nineteen members.
 Republicans Counted Upon.
 The republicans counted upon by the administration to report the resolution are Mccall, Massachusetts; Hill. Con- necticut; Needham, California, and Longworth, Ohio. Chairman Payne and Representative Dwight, both of New York, are believed to be opposed to the agreement, but it is regarded as doubtful if they will take & determined position against the presidents wishes. Should the resolution be brought out of the ways and means committee within the next fortnight. a vote could be had on it in the house during the present session. Whether 1t passes or not. it Is likely 6 majority of the pres ent democratic members present will vote for it This would be accepted as committing the democratic house of the next session to it's passage
 Senate Barriers Look lmpregnabfs.
 It is in the senate that the barriers now look irnpregnable. A republican member of the finance committee said today that not one Of the majority of that body favored the proposed ar engagement with Canada, some being opposed because they believed the in- terests of their states were jeopardized and others upon the ground of the sup posed menace to the principle of pro- tection. The estimate by this member of the sentiment in the committee concerning the agreement may not be entirely correct
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
BOSTON FINANCE COMMISSION
 ACCUSED BY THE MAYOR
Of Having Suppressed tke Truth in
 Many Instances.

Boston, Jan. 27-TAe members of the Boston finance commission were today accused by Mayor Fitzgerald of having suppressed the truth in many instances regarding his admin istration, of having protected certain interests and of having themselves evaded the law. He declared that the commission was responsible for the fact that Boston has not progressed during the past year as it should.
 In his annual report issued last night, the commission. after crediting the present administration Of Mayor Fitzgerald as being far above his former administration, declared that he had disregarded the commissions rec ommendation to reduce the compen- sation of salaried employees. The mayor today called attention to the reduction of tax rate and the payment of g$400,- 900 for Improvements without resort ing to loans, as has been practiced in previous years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
TWO MEN DROWNED.
Cireling Tracks of a Dog Solve | Die.
 appearance Mystery.

Tangier, N. S.. Jan. 27--The circiinx tracks of dog on the ice at Tangier Lake has solved in a tragic way the mystery surrounding the disappear pearonce a week ago of Bain Mason and Freeman Beaver, brothers in law Searchers after g. fruitless hunt of several days found the faint impress sions of a dogs paw continuing in circle at one place on the ice. There was no sign of a break there, but . hole was made and the bottom of the lake was dragged, disclosing the bodies. It is supposed the two mea fell through and that the ice formed over the break almost immediately. They had been gunning for biFdS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
SENATOR LoRIMER's ELECTION. Cummins Concludes His Speech iA
 Senate Against Seating of Lorimer.

Washington, Jan 27-Contending for procedure that would deny seat in the senate to any man whose election has been accompanied by fraud, MT. Cummins of Iowa today concluded his speech in the senate in opposition to the report of the committee on priv ileges and elections, which holds Sen ator Lorimer's right to his seat is un- impeached. He said that at least seven members of the Illinois legislature were involved in bribery relative to MT. Lorimer's election, and he held that these mems votes should be sub- tracted from Lorimer's vote and not from the total poll. He argued that the untainted vote was not sufficient to accomplish MT. Lorimer's success.
 The senate was urged to protect h- self against such proceedings.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
AT YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL.
Announcement of Award Of Fogg and
 AlIis Scho oarships.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 27.-Tl1e award of the Fogg and AlIis scholar ships in the Yale Divinity school, amounting to $50 and &25, respectively, was announced tonight as follows:
 Fogg scholarships: Hugh Hartshornc, 1911, Methuen, Mass; s. K. Tompkins, Branford, Conn, and E. w. Mould, Schenectady, N.Y., 1913.
 Allis scholarships: Class of 1911-- Won Ogden Vogt, New Haven, Conn. A. W. Gidart, Nybygget, Sweden; H. c. Armstrong, Odell. Neb,; c. s. Ball, New Haven, Conn. Class of 1912-W. B. Kline, University Place, Neb., and D. S. Robinson, North Salem, Ind. Class of 1913-Bryant Wilson, Berke- ley. Cal, and F. c. Stiher, Oak Park, I'll
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
MRS. scHENK IS SORRY
 THAT ONE JUROR WAS BLIND Application for Reduction in Bend Net Yet tMade-Intimidation Charges.

Wheeling, W. Va, Jan. 27-Ths ap- plcat1on for a reduction in band for Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk was not made today although it was said yesterday that sueh action would be taken and her attorneys now say that the motion will be made before Judge l.. s. Jordan tomorrow. A reduckion of from s1a0 900 to $5.oo0 is wanted.
 Isaac A. Heyman, the lone juror whu held out for conviction throughout the deliberations yesterday, reported to Prosecuting Attorney J. B.. Handlan certain matters which may lead to an investigation and charges of contempt of court. It is charged that intimids- ton was used to get Heyman to change his vote to one of acQuittal After the jury had been dismissed Heyman alleges that he was ordered out of local store because "he did not vote right" He was informed by MT. Handlan that he (Iandlan) would probably investigate. Heyman also al- legged that certain jurymen declared as that they would vote for Mrs. Scheak's acqufttal even if they thought her guilty.
 T would have stuck until starved" he declared.
 Mrs. Schenk gave out her first au- thentic statement today since the trial began. To the Associated Press she said:
 T am sorry that MT. Heyman could not see 1t as the other eleven 1urors did. I appreciate the kindness and sympathy of the press and the uni verSal public sentiment in my favor sives me strength to, bear up in nay sorrow. I would like to see nay ehil-4 dler and my home"
 Schenk also gave out Stateuscnt declaring that he would not take his wife back even if she is acquitted af- ter second trial and that he won ia favor of the action the state has taken.
 Attorneys for the defense claim there will be no difficulty in obtaining bail. Prosecutor Handlan will oppose any reduction and tonight repeated his dec- laration that he will apply for . change of venue. asking thak the eASa be certified for-trial beRoxe J6agu N. C.. Hervy, in the Brooke county circuit court.
 Wheeling, Jan. 27-LAte tonight a member of the Scheni family told zho Associated Press that John O. Schenk will at once institute c suit for divouca from Laura Farnsworth Schenls. 1t was. stated further that Schenk nay resist Mrs. Schenk's entry into their home tomorrow in the event that che is released then upon her own recog- nizance or under bond. A Sisterv&l1e, w. Va. business man offers to 70 eA Mrs. Schenks bond for $1ey00o if neoss- sary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
UNITED STATES AND HONDURAS. Secrecy Not Yet Removed from Trea-
 ty Between tho I've Countries.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The seal of secrecy has not yet been removed from the treaty between the United States and Houduas, which was submitted to the senate yesterday, but it is learned that the document provides for the guaranteeing by Honduras and the support of the United States of con- tracts entered into in Honduras which have the mutual approval of both gov ernments. Such obligations as receive governmental sanction, by the stipla- tions of the treaty, are guaranteed by certain customs receipts of Honduras.
 It is said that the treaty does not establish an American financial pro- tectorate and does not go so far as the convention with Santo Domingo, whose customs receipts for the pay ment of the foreign debt are under American supervision.