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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
ROOSEVELT LIKENED
 TO PoNTIUs PLATE.
Washington Senator Makes scathing
 Attack on Ex-President.


 Washington, April 10- Theodore Roosevelt was portrayed in the senate today as the counterpart of Ponttus Pilate. The picture was drawn by Sen ator Jones, of Washington, who sketched as the groundwork the re- cent Detroit speech of the former president eondemning the votes of the majority members of the LOrimer committee, favorable to the Illinois senator, as not being responsive to the' sentiment of their constituencies.
 This is the latest rule for judicial action suggested by this self-pro- claimed leader of progress" said Sem ator Jones. Because we have not followed it we are not progressive, but reactionary. This was the rule of action followed by Pilate nearly nine teen hundred years ago. This is the first time I venture to say, ln our his- tory or in the history of any civilized people, that Pilates rule of Judicial action has met the approval of any man, save those who would cruelty Jesus, and they despise him for fol- lowing it
 If former President Roosevelt had been standing on one side when Pilate delivered Jesus to the multitude, after
 
 found no fault in him, but at the de- nand of the people turned him over to them for crucifixiOn, he would have clapped his hands and exclaimed Most righteous, most honorable, most just judge At least he would have done this if he had been as progressive then as he is now. l am charitable enough to believe, however, that he would have been a reactionary."
 Senator Poindexter, taking up his colleagues comparison of Colonel Roosevelt with Pontius Pilate, asked Senator Jones if he meant to draw a parallel between Senator Lorimer and Jesus Christ Jones did not reply.
 In response to questions by Senator Borah, MT. Jones said his considera- t1on of the LOrimer case had to him dlscred1ted the evidence in the first in- vestigat1on, and he thought the case had been settled by the senate's form CT consideration at which MT. Lor5- mer was acquitted.
 In the debate which followed. Seua- tor Owen of Oklahoma proclaimed that P1late was "an unspeakable scoundreI and a standpat, pie-eating politician rom Rome" The senator read coplous extracts from the bible as he spoke. Senator Owen said that Sena- tor Jones had mistaken the chara6ter of Pilate and the proceedings in fine tria! of Jesus and that Pilate was neither an upright judge nor a pro- gTessiye..
 Senator Jones interrupted to gav that he did not defend Pilate nor criticize Christ. Senator Owen asserted that the essence of the doctrine of Christ was the moving force in the world wide progressive movement of the dav and that the den of thieves which Christ referred to in a part of the scriptures was part of the political machine of the hierarchy of Jerusalem with which the common people had horhlng to do The original people. he said, did not cause a reversal of mates better Judgment. That was brought about by the temple thieves led by the priests.
 In view of these facts" shouted senator Owen, ''let us have no more of the Pontius Pilate precedent" He said he would have had both Pilata and his Judgment recalled.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11

Boston, April 1O.-The creation of a public service commission and the di- rect lease by the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford of the Boston and Maine railroad, on condition that the New Haven spend S10O, GOO. 900 for i1n- provements in and near Boston are suggested in message to the publIc' tonight by Governor Eugene N. Foss. At present the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford controls the Boston and Maine through the Boston Hold ing company.
 Railroads Favor Proposition.
 The statement came from the gov- ernor's office after many conferences between the executive and the officials of the two railroads, and it is under stood that the proI osition in general is one which the railroad officials will favor.
 State Now Lacks Supervision.
 In part the statement says:
 '"The transportation problems of this state seem to have reached a critical situation. Our freight and passenger service is notoriously poor; and we are at a disadvantage as compared with other commercial districts and JULIET AtldHllC pOItS. RuDllC SeGNlCe on the Boston and Maine, in particu- lar, has practically broken down. The state exercises no real power of super vision and control over the railroads.
 Four Track Tunnel Under Boston.
 'If the legislature creates powerful public service commission to control our railroad service, then are the peo- pie ready to permit the New Haven road to lease the Boston and Maine on the condition that they expend one hundred million dollars in the actual connection of the tracks on the north and south of Boston, making a four track tunnel from Boston for that pur- pose, electrifying all their combined trackage within the metropolitan area and bringing the whole system up to the highest standard of efficiency. "New England Lnes' Suggested as
 Name.
 'No such lease ought to be granted unless the state first asserts its power of regulation and creates a commis- sion powerful enough to enforce it.
 T think the designations New York New Haven and Hartford and Boston and Maine should be abandoned and the name New England Lines be sub stituted that this new corporation should maintain general offices in Bos- ton and that all new securities must be offered for public sale in Boston on as favorable terms as in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
TO SCALE DEPOSITS IN
 WINDSOR LOCKS BANK.
Method Adopted to Meet Lossss Due
 to Dedication.

Windsor Locks, CorSn., April 10.-The latest development in the proceedings over the settlement of the affairs of the insolvent Windsor Locks Savings bank was the announcement tonight that the application for the appoint ment of a receiver Is to be withdrawn and the plan for scaling the deposits adopted, to make the bank solvent. This result is the outcome of a con- ference between Attorney General John IT. Light. Bank Commissioner Holt and Attorney E. Nj. Day of Hart ford for the bank directors.
 In accordance with the recommenda- ton of the attorney general and the bank commissioners. the directors of the bank held 8 meeting this afternoon and adopted resolutions in which it was voted: That from each deposit or's balance as it stood on the books March 90. 1912, there be and hereby Is deducted 26 per cent. thereof for the purpose of meeting the losses sus- tained by the bank and that any mon eys hereafter recovered, shall be dis tributed pro rata among the deposit OTIS as their accounts stood on March 12, 1912.
 And voted further. that the direc- tors join with the bank commissioners in requesting the continuance of the present restraining order, which ex- pires April 27, 1912. modified, however, to allow the payment by this bank to each depositor of 50 per cent. of his balance az it shall appear April 2Z and the payment thereafter of dividends on all balances"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Panama Volcano
 Kills Thousands
INDIAN VILLAGES SWEPT AWAY
 BY ERUPTIoNs,
OCCURRED ON APRIL 5
News Brought by Captain of Fruit Steamer Who Witnessed lt-Sea Was Affected, lie Says.

Mobile, Ala, April 1O.-Thousands of persons have been killed and whole Indian villages swept away by the eruption of Chiciqui peak near Bocas del Toro in Panama, according to Captain Olsyik of the United Fruit steamer Fort Morgan, which arrived here today.
 Occurred Early in Morning.
 Captain Olsvik says the eruption oc- cured April 5. early in the morning, while the Fort Morgan was berthed near Bocas del Toro and that he wit messed flames shooting from the peak. Reports of the large casualty list were brought from the immediate scenes to Bocas del Toro by refugees who es- capped the onrushing lava He says ne watched the eruption April 5 until he put to sea
 The Sea Affected.
 Even far out on the gulf Captain Olsvik says he saw evidences of the disturbed elements. The sea was af- fected in many places and the air was filled with smoke and dust far out into the gulf.
 inhabitants Panic Stricken.
 Captain Olsvik says inhabitants ot Bocas del Toro were panic stricken believing that the place might be over run with lava that was belching forth from the peak.
 No Previous Eruption.
 Chiriqui peak. so far as known, nev- or has shown volcanic activity and the sudden bursting forth of fire and lava from the crest took inhabitants by surprise.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
FOR DEPRECIATION FROM
 STAMFORD SAVINGS BANK
Major Holly Arrested, but Released
 Under s10,OoO Bonds,

Stamford Conn, April 1o,--Major William II. Holly. bOolkkeeper Of the Stamford savings bank, has been ar- rested, charged with dedication of the banks funds to an amount be- tween S10,00O and s15.000. The arrest was made last night but tho nuthori- ties did not let the fact become known until today
 The officials of the Stamford say- ings bank, 1t was stated today, hhd been aware for some time that there was a shortage in the banks accounts and had employed a firm Of experts to go over the books and locate c. Hol- ly was at work in the bank yestsr- day as usual. When the experts be- gan work on the books, it was given out by the bank officials that the step was preparatory to the installing of a. new bookkeeping system. following the appointment a short time before of Howard $. Bogardus as treasurer. The president of the hank is Charles R. LOunsbury, a prominent business man, and the vice president is Albert G, Weed, a retired merchant and large real estate owner.
 The following statement was igs1ed today over the signature Of Bank Conn missioner Norris S. Lippitt: q can assure the people of Stamford that they should not feel uneasy over the trouble in the Stamford savinsa bank. The dedication is small and the bank cannot possibly lose 0vsf S10,oe0. The bank has a surplus ee over t400,000 and can meet the un- fortunate matter easily. ! have thor oughly audited all the other banks in the city and find them in oxcelleng condition"
 The Stamford savings bank % ons of the oldest institutions in tho Etaaa. It was established in 1Ssd.
 William H. Holly has been connect ed with tho Stamford savings bank since 1889, for the greater part Of lhag time as chief bookkeeper. Flo is Q member of one of Stamford's oideet families. and was formerly prominent in the Connecticut National guard. Ha is unmarried and lives with his wiG- owed mother,
 Major Holly was arraignod in eha city court. appearing without cou1l- seL The complaint set forth that hs had taken s1472S of the bank's funds. demurrer was entered which tha court overruled and fixed beu al sIB.- GOO. Later 1t was agreed that a bonI of $l0.000 would be accepted Major Holly appeared deJected He said but little when conversed with by ths court officers He spent most of the night in the lock-up and was taken back there pending arrangements for furnishing a bond.
 While the complaint set forth ths alleged embazxlement of 914,I ,Izf. it was later stated, and confirmed by Commissioner IAppitt, that tho total lcsses as shown by tho books arh SS5,O0o, but considerable of this, as means of added counts is barred hy the statute of limitations.
 Business at the bank went en hs usual this morning.
 Major Holly was released tonight org Sl0,000 ball, furnished by Col Charle W. Hendrie, who commanded tha oid EotiEth regiment. c. N. G.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Favorable Report Ordered on shae1d~.
 ford Good Roads BilI.

Washington. April I0s-The day in congress-
 Senate:
 Professor Johnson, special cozounYs- sloner on Panama canal tolls. told inc canal committee the great waterwav v should support itself without unnecess sarily high tolls.
 Senator Chiffon introduced hill +O authorize court of claims to determine what the federal government owes tbe thirteen original states for the north west te7r.' ory.
 Houso:--
 Shackleford good roads bill was or dered fe eEprably reported by agriculture CoInInlttee.
 Considered bills on regular caIen : dar.
 Good roads representatives advocat- ell cree ton of committee to investigate Building of post roads with federal aid.
 Cotton Interests argued before aFri- cultural committee for the necessity for dealing in futures to protect the cotton market.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
PROSPECTS OF PEACE
 IN THE GOAL DISTRICTS.
Recognition of the Union, Appears to
 be Only Stumbling Block.

Philadelphia, April 10-Prospects of peace with an early resumption or an- thracite mining grew much brighter today after the miners and the opera tors decided to sit down together and talk over their differences. When the negotiations, broken off on March 15, were resumed in the Reading terminal here this afternoon, George F. Baer, president of the Reading company, proposed on behalf of the operators to arbitrate their differences, that Is, to let the anthracite coal strike commis- sion, which settled the strike of 1909, investigate present conditions and de- eide whether any modification of the commissions award Is necessary at this time.
 In this discussion which followed the miners practically threw this offer aside and the conference agreed final " to appoint sub committees to take up the demands of the miners with power to make recommendations for adjustments The sub committees were immediately appointed and aft CT a brief joint session they adjourn ed until tomorrow afternoon. While the sub committees are trying to reach an agreement there will be no con- fsrences between the two general
 
 miners.
 Aside from the offer to put the settlement of the differences up to the strike commission, neither made a pro- pOsal, but the willingness with which they agreed to further discuss the de- mands is looked upon as a good sign. It is expected that concessions will be offered In the sessions of the sub-com- mittee. What these will be is mere conjecture, but the miners representa- tives said today they fully expect a ten per cent. increase in wages. Aside from the wage demand. that of the recognition of the union appears to be tho stumbling block in tho way of an agreement.
 The offer to send the matter to the strike commission is held in abeyance and if the sub committees cannot agree the proposal to call in the con- mission will be renewed,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
Coup by Italian Troors.

Rome, April 10.-1n accordance with a arranged plan, while the Italian squadron was creating a di- version by bombarding the Turkish positions around Zuara, to the west of Tripoli 8 large force of troops di- rect from Italy landed and occupied an important strategic point on the coast of Libya, The operation is re- ported to have been a brilliant sue cess and the Italians did not lose a single man.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
ALLEN OUTLAWS ESCAPE
Detectives Say Fusltives Have Quit
 Ehe Virginia Mountains.

Mount Airy, N. C., April 10.-The detectives who are searching for the two Virginia outlaws say that Allen and Edwards are no longer in this re- zion. Detective Baldwin says the ont laws got away last Thursday and that warnings are being sent over the coun- try. The people here believe that the detectives are trying to throw the mountain people off their guard by withdrawing the main body og detec- tives and Nplacing trusty men in the mountains.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
PRIZE RING vEHNAcuLAR.
Roobevelt Discusses Illinois Result in
 Sporting Terms.

Philadelphia April f0.-Colonei ,Fooseveit went campai igning across the Ftate Of Pennsylvauia from Pittsburs z to Philadelphia today, appealing for z support at the primaries on Saturday. | Yf was the liverest day of his cam kpsign thus far. In no other state which V he has traveraed since he began his canvass has he found the crowds so large and demonstrative. Wherever he spoke nc asked the people to do on Saturday what Illinois did yester- day.
 I've knocked them over the ropes in Illinois" he said. ~and ! want to see them take the count in Pennsylvania ' The colonel gave for the first time ahis opinion of the outcome of the cam paisn. saying
 If we. ss ] believe We will. win in fhis fght. ] want you to remembeF that our success must be made to turn for social and industrial justice"
 After what I've seen yesterday and today he said at another time, T be- lIeve that on Saturday Pennsylvania win do what Illinois did yesterday"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
"A VITAL NECESSITY
Absolute Control of Boston and Mslns
 Would 5e Great Advantags.


 New Haven. Conn. April fO-It has Deen known here for some time fhat the plan outlined by Governor Fosq hsa been under consideration b. him la conference with the higher officers of tne New York New Haven and Harf- ford Railroad company. It ls known also that since the control of the Boa- tons and Maine by the New Haven fh@ exchange of business between the tggo systems has greatly increased. and In view of the improvements already la progress on the Boston and Maina. "a much larger Increase is looked for.
 More intimate physical connection between the two properties whlcn would be promoted by tho proposed lease has become thus a matter of al- most vital necessity. An advantage To be gained by such a lease. n in tha ordinary terms, would be final and ab- solute control Of the Boston and Maine by the New Haven, without danger Of future radical legislation and only subject to the regulation or the pro- posed Massachusetts public service commission.
 On the other hand, the minority stockholders of the Boston and Maine would be assured of @ regular dlFl- dend, starting probably at not less than four per cent. which the road lH now paying, and presumptvely rising higher in time. Moreover as the New Haven itself through the Boston Hold ing company now owns a conaiderabla majority of the Boston and Maine stock the direct burden of the iessea corporation and the complications con- nected with the holding cOmpany could be dispensed with.
 High officers of the New Haven com- pany have Of late expressed the opin- ion that once the improvements of ths Boston and Maine arc carried through and the new efficiencies created the Boston and Maine system win Do de- eidedly profitable as only a comDars- lively small margin over the cost of operation and fixed charges will be needed to earn dividends.
 Tn railroad circles hero this future prospect of increased earning power of the Boston and Maine ts regarded ss the leading motive for fsvOring tho lease ou the part of the New Haven, which also is in full and direct con- trol of the Boston and Maine and would be in a stronger position Co meet the New England extension niana of the Grand Trunk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
suioida pua tn LaaIn,,ax.

Honolulu, April 10-Jealous infat7la- tion for Miss Charlotte Huse, until to- day an employe of a local store, drove James A. Barton, 25 years old. to take his life by poison today. Barton. who came here from Overton, Texas, left a note stating the cause of the act. Miss Huse departed by the steamship Sierra today enreute to her home in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
STATE PENSION LAW
 IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Supreme Court Passes on Case oi
 Veteran Beach of Hartford.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. April 10.-Tlle supreme court, through an opinion handed down today by Judge George w. Wheeler, declares the so-caDed pension act, passed by the last leg islature, unconstitutional in the case of Harry L. Beach of Hartford, against Thomas l.. Bradstreet, controller The legislature passed an act which would give every civil war veteran a pen sion of $30 per year. Governor Bald win got an opinion from Attorney General Light to the effect that the act was not unconstitutional and then Mir. Beach brought an action in the city court of Hartford to compel a payment from the state treasury. The case was passed by that court to the superior court and finally reached the supreme court.
 Judge Wheeler, in his decision, says in part that the judiciary must decide in cases properly arising whether the Legislative department has exceeded it's constitutional power. It in its sphere represents the people and 1t can serve the community in no higher way than by doing Its constitutional duty.
 'SWe are to decide whether the ex- pendtture of public funds is for pub lie purposes or not. If the use of the proceeds of this tax be for the support Of government or for any recognized objects, the tax Is considered to be for public purposes. The test is, will it serve the recognized objects of gov ernment and will it directly promote the welfare of the people in equal ncans?"
 Judge Wheeler tells of the classes who would benefit by the act and of the consequences that would arise if every veteran and his family in the country should move to this state.
 In conclusion, Judge Wheeler says: we believe no act of so sweeping a character can be found It Is a dan gerous innovation in legislation, and beyond all doubt contrary to funda- mental law"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
s125,0o0 for Harvard,

Cambridge, Mass, April 1o.-Ed- mund Converse of New York, president of the Bankers Trust company and also of the Astor Trust company, has given Harvard university SI25,00O to endow a professorshlp Of banking in the graduate school Of business admin istration, one Of the newest of the liar yard graduate departments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
ONE DISTRICT FOR TAFT.
President Will Have Two of 55 Dele
 gates from Illinois.

Chicago April President Taft carried at least one district in yester- days presidential preference primary in Illinois It is the Fifth Chicago district. This vas definitely estab- lished from figures compiled from re- turns tonight. Thcre will be two dele gates from each of the 25 districts in the state and eight delegates at large and Colonel Rooseyelt's supporters say that be WiI have 56 delegates from Illinois to the republican national con- zeution. according to the advisory vote. Tho delegates will he selected at dis trict and stale conventions
 President Tafrs managers announced tonight that they would fight for an Endorsement ol the present admins tration iu the platform to be adopted in the republican state convention in Springfield April 1q
 Every district iu Illinois was carried by Speaker Champ Clark over Gov srnor Woodrow Wilson in the demo- cratic primary.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-11
EAoLEVELLE RESIDENT
 HAS MANY GRIEVANCES
Propounds a Number of Conundrums
 to Congress.
Especial to The Bulletin. ,

Washington, April 10.-What has come to be called a crank letter was received by the clerk of the house of representatives yesterday postmarked EagIeYille, Conn. It reads as follows; '@Fo the Legislature:
 Dear Sirs: Please look into this matter. Is 1t a fraud to send letters to places where they advertise all kinds of cures and sign another per- sons name to it unbeknoWn to them I received a hundred, Is there any way to stop 1t or law to stop Elictracal Psychology Messmerism, Ventrilo- quisnl, and how to make persons at a distance thinks of you, can anyone Hynotism you with Elictrify or absorb 1t from you at a distance. l worked where thare was a person that done 1t and told lies about me and the rest said nothing about it to me but spray ed me and began to work the lies through the wireless course besides put myself in the State hospital, and l live eight and a half miles from them. have not been near them or had anything to do with them most two years, can give you the names and where last 1 saw them work and still they are at mo. Can you look into 1t, there is 8 chance to get some mon ey out of 1t as 1 know 1t IS a Fraud and the government can get some money out of it. Is there a law that a person can Spray you under a com pany that hires you to work for them unbeknown to him to make you sick and go to hospital Is there no chance to go for the company as they are liable to a fine. Will you please look it up. l do not care to live this way and do not think that you can get hold of them unless you send a dectiVe here 10 catch them There is a docter a lawyer where the city they all live in that knows me an can give you points of all. There are papers to the State hospital and I was there from December 20, 1909, to July {, 1910, they looked it up and when you come they lawyers will tell you,
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