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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
Governor FoSS Urges This Action in Special
Message to the Legislature.
CHEAPEST GRADE OF LABOR HIRED
His Excellency Has Heard Reports That Mill Owners
Policy Has been to Reduce Wages Below Decent
American Standards Military Companies Still on
Duty But All Was Peaceful Yesterday

Lawrence, Mass. Jan. PA mes
sage from Governor Foss to the state
legislature urging a searching invests
CATION into the strike Of the $4,000 or
more cotton and WoOien mill operatives
in this city was the most important
development today in the labor trou-
bles here. The governors message
was based upon report made to him
by his private secretary, Dudley NJ
Holman, who spent several days in
this city studying the situation.
Militia Sill on Duty.
Twelve companies Of militiamen re-
manned on duty in the mill district, but
there are no disturbances. The strike
leaders have urged the operatives to
commit no violence, and the cold to-
day kept the crowds off the streets.
Some Strikers Return to Work.
Mill owners claimed that some of the
strikers went back TO work in the Ar
lington mills TO-DAY. but the laoor
leaders say that not enough returned
to affect the situation materially. Most
of the mills are in operation, but on
greatly reduced basis,
Statement by Strikers.
The strike committee issued a state
letter to President Wood of the Amer
ican Woolen mills, in which they said
that they would be willing to meet him
with the other mill owners collectively.
Mill Owners Will Meet Own Employees
The mill owners have said that they
would meet the committees from the
respective mills. but would not deal
with the strikers as a whole 1t was
this attitude that brought about the
failure of last nights efforts to bring
both parties together
Message OF Governor Foss.
The message was as follows: Il
call your attention to the serious con-
dition existing in the city of Law
renee where an extensive strike Of
factory operatives has occurred Dis
turbances Of the peace having arisen,
I have been compelled TO order twelve
companies Of militia to that city to
safeguard public and private property
and the public (including the uncm-
ployed operatives themselves) from
outbreaks Of disorder and lawlessness.
Recommends Searching investigation.
Not the slightest approach to an-
archy can be tolerated in this com
monwealth. and | shall not hesitate
10 employ every means dI my COl-
mand to maintain law and order; but
the duty Of the state does not enc
here, and I shall perform but the
smaller part Of my duty if ! failed at
this juncture to recommend a search
ing investigation Of all the facts re
lating to the strike. including the con-
dition of the striking operatives.
Wage Reduction May Have Been Nee
essary.
The immediate cause of the strike
is reported to be reduction Of wages
consequent upon the operation Of a
law enacted last year. by which TIE
hours of labor of certain classes OF
factory employees were reduced from
Sc to 81 hours per week. Investigation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
CRUIKSHANK RETURNS
TO "FAcE THE MUSIC"
Had Allowed His Wife to Believe that
He was Drowned.

New York, Jan. 25.-Captain Barton
W. Cruikshank, engineer and soldier,
who disappeared from his home al
Potsdam, N. Y, allowed his wife to
believe he had been drowned in the
st. Lawrence river, and lived in New
York city nearly two years under the
name Donald Douglas, returned today
from Porto Rico and announced he
had come back to face the music" He
sailed for that island about two weeks
ago, simultaneously with the exposure
Of his masquerade.
Captain Cruikshanb admitted his
identity today for the first time. but
denied there was any truth in ANY
Of the stories printed about me In con-
nection with women" When he land
ed from the steamer Caracas in Brook
lyn the captain made an effort to run
away from his Would-be inteFviewers,
but they followed him to the offices Of
his counsel in Manhattan, where he
finally gave out a signed statement
that he intended to go back to his
family and face the music" This was
supplemented by a verbal statement
by Percival Whipple. with whom he
was associated in engineering. Whip
pie said Cruikshank had satisfactori-
ly explained his conduct.
AT the time Of his first disappear
ance he had just suffered a great
disappointment in a business enter
prise" said Whipple. ct am satisfied
that this turned his head He could
see no relief except to wipe himself
out completely and be known as dead.
He is going to Potsdam today to con-
suit with his family He will return
this week, and when he does he will
make statement which will clear up
this strange proceeding and make
1t plain why he acted as he did"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
WEALTHY PITTSBuRG
RESIDENTS ROBBED.
Woman in the Case Surrenders Herself
at Chicago.

Pittsburg, Jan. 25.-The homes Of
Mrs. William Thaw. Jr., and Isaac
Kaufman, wealthy residents Of this
city were ransacked in January, 1903,
during the dinner -four. The robbers
gained entrance through second floor
windows. From the ThAw home jew
elry and family heirlooms valued at
$4,000 were stolen, while between
$4,000 and $4,000 worth Of jewels and
furs disappeared from the Kaufman
home.
Unusual features characterized the
robbery in the Thaw house. A short
time ago the jewels were returned
without so much as a stickpin being
missing The details Of the return
were never made public. but a story TO
the effect that Mrs. Thaw paid $4,000
for their return was neither affirmed
OF denied
On Jan. Is last secret indictments
were returned by the grand jury
against Nellie Prince, Harry Robinson,
Joe" Birtsch and George Bissett, all
of Chicago. Robinson is said to be
serving a sentence of twenty years In
the Saltwater. MINI, penitentiary
having been convicted, it is alleged OF
blowing open a safe at st. Paul, Mimi,
The whereabouts of Birtsch and Bis
sett are unknown.
A detective will go to Chicago for
Mrs Prince, who has surrendered her
self there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26

may show that some reduction os
wages was necessary; when the law
IL question was under consideration.
II was fully understood that such a
reduction might occur, at least tenn
porarlly.
Cheapest Grade of Labor.
But 1t further appears that the
striking employees believe that they
have other grievances 4han the pres
ent reduction Of wages. 1t is alleged
that for years the employers have pur-
sued the policy of bringing into their
mills the cheapest grade Of labor OBJ
tainable in this or in foreign countries,
and by fines and other methods. nave
reduced wages far below that decent
standard which American citizens
should enjoy. If these things are
true, their truth should be established
by public investigation. and the facts
should be given the widest publicity.
If not true their effective denial is
equally important.
Manufacturers Criticised.
In view of the character OF the
questions in dispute, it seems plain
that the manufacturers should at lsast
be willing to discuss the matter III a
spirit Of compromise. The Importance
of some immediate action on the part
Of the Legislature is manifested by the
failure Of the representatives of the
manufacturers to join last night in a
conference sfSer an understanding 70
do so had been reached.
The Tariff as a FAetsr.
"A further pertinent and important
consideration is that the industry in
which the strike originated is one tina :,
has been especially favored by taxifr
laws designed and only justified on the
ground that they protect and aid AGn-
erican labor. Another purpose OF the
investigation should be determined how
far the advantages conferred by ma
tional law upon the immediate bene-
ficiaries of the protective system have
been and are today shared with the
la'borers who are supposed to he the
ultimate beneflciaries. II is fact that
the protection now afforded by the
schedule Of the tariff applicable to the
industry concerned has been declared
by the president of the United States
to be excessive and indefensible. II
therefore seems TO be especially 9p-
propriate for the state, which has been
called upon to intervene, to determine
how far the benehciaries of govern
HeIL AdNOTs udV0 Co4HPiked Win lno
terms under which those favOrS were
granted.
Calls for Immediate Action by Lee
islature.
81 therefore recommend that imme-
date action be taken by the general
court to provide for full investigation
by a special legislative committee or
by a commission appointed by the
governor OF the cause of the present
strike in Lawrence. Such an inVesti-
eating committee or commission should
have full power to summons persons
with books and papers and to ascer
tain all the facts bearing upon the
strike"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
Monroe Bridge Outlaw Paid Extreme Penalty
Early This Morning.
CALMLYWALKED TODEATHC CHAMBER
Remained Silent as Death-D Dealing Appliances Were Be-
ing Adjusted-Pronouuced Dead Seven Minutes After
First Current Was Appled-But One Member OF
Governors Council Favored Commutation of Sentence.

Boston, Jan. 26.-1 a. m.-Silas n.
Phelps, the Monroe Bridge outlaw, was
elecUecuted at the Charlestown state
prison this morning for the killing of
Deputy Sheriff Emmett +. Haskins at
Monroe Bridge on June y, 1910. The
current was turned on at 12.l5.55 and
the man was pronounced dead hy the
physicians at 12.22.05.
Met Death Calmly.
Phelps met his death calmly. Pre-
CeGed by Chaplain Il. W. Steb6ins of
the state prison he walked into the
death chamber with head erect and
eyes straight in front Of him. He
said nothing when placed in the chair
and his lips remained firmly closed
when the electrodes that were to car
~ the death dealing current were be-
Ing strapped to him.
Scripture Reading by Clergyman.
AS he began his last march from his
cell 90 The death room Phelps listened
20 the reading Of the Scriptures by
Rev. Mr Stebbins. who read In a low
clear voice from the third chapter Of
che gospel of st. John. verses IA, Is
and 16 As Phelps took his seat in
the chair. the chaplain turned TO First
Isaiah. the 18th verse Phelps did not
hear the verse concluded.
Current Applied at 1915.
At Ie15.55, 1900 volts Of electricity
we're turned on. This current was
kept on for eight seconds. Then a
lesser current Of 300 volts was shot
through him and was kept on for %
seconds Later the current was raised
t0 1900 and again reduced to 300. At
lZ-24j be was pronounced dead.
Witnesses of Execution.
The witnesses to the execution were
the three physicians required by law:
Drs !. T. Mclaughlin Of the prison;
George =. 1lcGrath, medical examiner
Tor suffolk county, and Dr. Charles c.
Foster. surgeon general of Massachu-
sets. together with High Sheriff F.
]. Pratt Of Franklin county, the man
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
TARIFF DEBATE TO
OPEN UP TODAY.
Congressman Mitchell to Take up lren
and Steel Schedule.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The debate on
tariff revision in the Sixty second
congress viii begin tomorrow in the
house, when Representative A. Mitch
eli Palmer Of Pennsylvania will open
the argument in favor Of the steel and
iron schedule reported today by Chair
man Underwood Of the ways and
means committee.
The attitude of the republicans TO-
ward the democratic revision pro-
gramme was indicated at today'A
meeting of the committee, when Rep
resentativee Payne moved that consid-
GRAFTON OF the iron and steel schedule
be deferred until a report had been
received from the tariff board. This
was lost by q strict party vote. The
republican members indicated that
there would be no republican suhsti-
tute for the democratic bill. but long
string Of amendments woHld be offer-
ed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
Not Satisfied
1t is Suicide
PHILADELPHIA . POLICE HOLD
HUSBAND OF WOMAN.
HAS BULLET IN HER HEAD
Notes Found in House Indicate Self
Destruction, But Police Question the
Writins-Mentions Another .Woman.

Philadelphia Jan. 25.-The police of
this city are investigating the cir
cumstances surrounding the death of
Mrs. Edith Marvel, 2S years old, and
trained nurse, who was found dead
IN her home here today with a bullet
In her head. The case points to sui
eide, as in the house were found notes
one of which stated that her husband
had lost his affections for her and
that he was now at liberty to bestow
them upon another woman. Another
note found stated that her husband
was not responsible for her act.
Husband Detained by Police.
William Marvel, the husband, who
is 4S years old. and also a trained
nurse, has been detained by the police
as g. witness to await the action of
the coroner. The police say they are
not satisfied with the handwriting in
the notes. Mrs Marvel was to have
gone to Poughkeepsie, N. Y, today
to fill a professional engagement.
Maiden Name Was Conneiff.
Mrs. MarveTs maiden name is said
to have been Edythe Dorothy Conneiff,
and she is said to be native Otto
ronto, Canada, where her uncle is a
Roman Catholic clergyman. Her IA
ther was Edward B. C. Conneiff, a
wealthy lumber merchant, according
to evidence in the hands of the po-
lice.
Another Letter in Different Handwrit-
ing.
Marvel was put through a severe ex-
animation by the police tonight, but it
reported that they were unable to
learn anything further than that
shown at the hearing today. A letter
addressed to Mrs. D. r. Trimble, Pitts
Lurgh, Pa, was found in the woman's
room. 1t is supposed to have been
addressed by her. but the handwriting
differs greatly from that of the two
notes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
MCCONNELL CONVICTED
OF SHOOTING HIS WIFE.
Court to Pass Sentence on Thursday
of Next Week.

Freehold N. j., Jan. 25.-Andrew Nc
Connel, magazine editor and founder
Of so-called electrical healing cult,
was convicted by a jury here today
Of assault with intent to kill his wife,
who is a member of a family proni-
nent In Atlanta, Ga The testimony
showed that on the night of December
2S Mcconnell appeared at the house in
Ocean Grove where Mrs. Mcconnell
was living with her mother, and after
lengthy talk with his wife shot her
in the back of the head. He fled, but
was arrested in New York and brought
back to this country, where he was in
d1cted after his wife's partial recovery
from her injury
Mcconnell and his wife had not
been living together for some time. and
1t was announced by Royal Daniles of
Atlanta, her brother, shortly after the
shooting that Mcconnell obtained a
divorce in July last.
Mcconnell went on the stand in his
own defense and testified that the
shooting of his wife was impelled bv
strange hypnotic force which !
could not resist"
Judge Foster announced that he
would sentence Mcconnell on Thurs
day next.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
LEAD slNKER FOUND
IN ALL HIS TURKEYS.
New York Butcher Gets Three Months
for His Fraud.

New York, Jan. 25.-The secretion by
a Third avenue butcher Of one-pound
lead sinkers in each of his Thanksgiv-
ing turkeys led to his conviction and
sentence to three months in the peni-
tentiary today. The prisoner was ia
cob Ginzburger. against whom Albert
Lutz, an inspector of the city weights
and measures department, appeared as
complainant Lutz testified to buying
a turkey at 80 cents a pound and OF
compelling the butcher to clean it in
the open shop, instead of In a back
room, whittier the dealer started with
it. The result was the appearance Of
q sinker inside the bird. Lutz there
upon seized the entire stock and an ex-
animation showed a similar sinker in
each turkey on sale.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
JAMESON TO EXPERIMENT
FURTHER IN RAINMAKING.
Oklahoma Man Recently Caused Rain
on a Fogay Morning.

Oklahoma, City, Okla. Jan. 25.-
Professor Jameson of the Edmond
branch of the state normal school sys-
tenn announced today that he will
make further experiments in rainmAk-
ing as a result OF what he says was
successful trial recently. His expert
ment lately was made on a foggy
morning from high platform. He re-
leased liquid air in the form OF spray
result. rain. Next time Professor
Jameson says he will use an airship
for the experiment and above ordinary
cloud height where he expects the
LIQUID air spray to condense the moIs-
ture and cause considerable precipita-
ton
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
RocKEFELLER's BLOCK
ASSESSED BELOW VALUE.
Cleveland Board of Review Wants the
8 Error Corrected.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 25-A business
block owned by John d. Rockefeller has
been placed on the tax duplicate at
nearly sS6,O0G less than its real value.
according to the Cleveland beard Of
review, and the board will try TO have
the mistake corrected by the state tax
commission here next Tuesday
The board argues that, because OF a
clerical error, the property was listed
at $14,oSO when it should have been
100000. The tax commission will also
hear complaint that the assessed
value Of s1.S26,5O0 on Mr. Rockefeller's
Forest Hill estate is too high.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
A Double Asphyxiation.

Washington. Jan. 25.-A double death
from gas asphyxiation was revealed
here today when the police broke into
che apartment Of James Pettigrew, d
9oTist. and found his body and that Of
his wife. Lizzie, in positions Indicating
that they struggled to reach window
Immediately before they were over
come. Gas was flowing from three
Jets. The victims had apparently been
dead two days. The police believe their
deaths we're accidental.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
NAMES FORWARD
TURRET DISCOVERED.
Buried 20 Feet in Mud, 80 Feet from
Original Position.

Havana, Jan. 25.--The forward turret
of the Maine, the total disappearance
of which was one Of the most curious
features of the explosion, has been
found. 1t is buried in the mud 20 feet
from the starboard side Of the ship
and 80 feet aft Of its original position.
The whole mass, approximating 300
tons, and including the turret proper.
two ten-inch guns and the massive
barbette, is completely inverted, the
barbette on top. AS it does not form
an obstruction in the harbor, no at
tempt viii be made TO remove it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
RIcHEsoN 5EGS FOR
NEGRo's CoMPANIoNsHiP
Sentence of Butts fer MansIaughter
May Be Delayed for Time.

Boston, Jan. 25.-Because of a plea
by Rev Clarence V. r. Richeson that
his negro guard, Harry II. Butts, may
be allowed to remain in his cell, the
sentencing of the latter on his plea
OF manslaughter will probably be t!e-
ferred. Butts pleaded guilty to man
slaughter yesterday and the plea was
accepted. Sentence was not pro-
nounced because District Attorney
Pelletier, who witnessed the shooting,
was not present in court
When Butts was returned to the
Charles street Jail he informed Richie
son that he would soon cease to be
his guard and companion, as his SEN
tence win be served in the state pris-
on at Charlestown, Richeson broke
down completely and cried and begged
that Butts be allowed to remain with
him.
District Attorney Pelletier, it is I'M
derstood, will not ask for the sentence
Of Butts until Richeson's case has been
disposed Of finally.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26

Toledo. o.. Jan. 25.-James Power
and Andrew Meehan Of New York
both 1e years Of age. we're each SEN
fenced 10 eleven and one-harf years
Imprisonment in the federal prison at
Leavenv orth. Kan, and fined $1,000
bv United States Judge John NJ. Kill
iits today, after they pleaded guilty
to the Joint indictment OF blowing
tho Paulding. Ohio. postonice safe or
the night Of December "a, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
a Thief va Eivn Mivss-

Fargo, n. D.. Jan. 25-A. J. Murray.
said by Northern Pacific detectives to
be the head Of a gang OF thieves which.
has robbed shippers Of more than s1O,-
loo worth Of butter in the last three
years. was convicted here today on the
charge OF grand larceny. Murray Is
said hy court officials to be a bigarnist.
having 1--WE wives. Three women ap-
ueared in court and admitted they
we're married to the prisoner
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
Iows pistriot peoIarss for raft.

Ottuj ava. Ia, Jan. 25.-Sixth con-
gressional district republicans, meet
ing here today, adopted resolutions
pledging support to President Taft 1t
was the first of q series of confer
ences planned for Iowa districts in
opening campaign to secure Taft
delegates to the national convention,
the promoters announced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
Want rsddy,s Name on Ballots.

Msndan, N. D., Jan. 25.-The first
petitions to place the name Of Theo-
dorse Roosevelt on the North Dakota
primary election ballot are being cir
culated in Mandan and western North
Dakota, the home of Roosevelt in his
ranching days. North Dakota is the
first state to hold a presidential pri-
mary.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
NO HA5EAs CORPUS
FOR JOHN M'NAMARA
Man Wanted for Canadian Bank Rob
bery Must Stay in Jail.

New York, Jan. 25.-The writ Of
habeas corpus obtained on behalf Of
John Mcnamara. alias Australian
Mack was dismissed by Judge Hough
ia the United States court today. Nc
Namara is wanted IN Canada on the
charge OF robbing the branch of the
Rank Of Montreal at New Westmin-
ster. 3. c., Of $4,000 in cash, nego-
tiaole notes and notes unsigned. He
was arrested In this city early in
January and turned over to the fed
eral authorities. Then his attorney OBJ
rained the writ of habeas corpus be-
cause Commissioner Shields refused
10 admit Mcnamara to bail
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26

London. Jan pa despatch from
Cettinje. Montenegro, reports that the
police there have discovered q wide
spread movement to overthrow the
Montenegrin dynasty and establish
republic. 1t is alleged that the move
is being engineered chiefly by Monte
negrin emigrants in the United States
who have sent 100000 to the revolu-
Jionary committee whose headquarters
are in Belgrade
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
COASTERS CHARGED WITH
INVOLUNTARY MANsLAUGHTER.
Two Bridgeport Boys Held for Death
of Joseph F. O'connor.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 25.-Roy Hol-
loway IA years old, and Peter Bran
nigan, Is years old, are held for in
voluntary manslaughter by Coroner
Phelan, for causing the death on jan
uary Is of Joseph F. O'Connor. O'Con-
nor was struck by the boys sled as
they were coasting on James gtraet
on the night of January 18th. Knocked
down and his skull fractured 1t was
several days after the accident before
the police found out who struck O'Con
nor, and the coroners Investigation re-
suited in the finding handed down to-
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26

Baltimore, Jan. 25.--owing to tho
sudden illness of Margaret Anslin. the
first performance Of Lydia Giimore,"
a new play, which was to have taken
place tonight here, was pestponed. Miss
Anglin suffered breakdown early In
the evening, but the attending physi-
clan saiH her condition was not seri-
OuR.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-26
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION
TO CARDINAL FARLEY.
Cardinal Gibbons Participates in EIab-
orate Ceremonies at Cathedral.

New York, Jan, 25-The elevation of
John, Cardinal. Farley to the cardinal
ate Of the Roman Catholic church was
twice celebrated today by elaborate
receptions, one at noon by the clergy
men Of the New York and other dio-
ceses in St Patrick's cathedral and
the other tonight at the Catholic club,
where the most prominent Catholic
laynen in the city came to greet him
as he occupied an elaborate throne
erected in his honor.
Magnilicence far beyond that of any
other ceremony ever held in St Fat
rlck's marked the ecclesiastical recep-
ton. which was further distinguished
by the presence of Cardinal Gibbons Of
Baltimore. Both prelates san en-
throned side by side, the first time.
that two American cardinals have ever
participated in any ceremony together
in this country.