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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
APPEAL FOR FAIR PLAY.
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
 Supports Consolidated.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 27.-The New Haven chamber of commerce to- night adopted resolution expressing confidence in the integrity of the off, cers of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and the belief that they are capable and efficient off cials, honestly endeavoring to give full measure of quick and safe ser vice to the communities they serve" The resolution further appeals to 'the sense of fair play and justice which characterizes the American business man, asking them to give careful and unbiased consideration to the New England railroad situation at this time"
 The resolution says that the crit icism comes chiefly from men outside the state. whose purposes are not wholly clear but seem at times and in places to be tinged with personal feeling an dpoitical influence, rather than for the purpose of obtaining a constructive policy of better railroad operation"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Connecticut Manufacturers Deprecate the Criticisms
 of Its Policy of Uni6cation
QUESTION MOTIVES OF SOME OF THE CRITICS
Believe That They Are Not Inspired by the Public Welfare Resolutions Adopted at Annual Meeting at Hartford Outline of Workmens Compensation Act to Be Advo cated at 1913 Session of the General Assembly.

cooperation in that policy was adopt ed. The resolution says;
 Text of Resolution.
 Whereas, A great deal of uncalled for criticism has of late been made against the officers and management of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, criticism that is not supstantiated by the facts, and criticisms which have a tendency to reflect upon the industries of New England; and,
 Whereas, The Connecticut Manufac- turers' association, in annual meeting assembled, believes that while there have been many defects in the details of management, very large majority of this criticism is made from other motives than the good of the public; | therefore.
 \ Believe in Unifcation. Be it Resolved, That we, the Man l ufacturers association of Connecticut in annual meeting assembled, wish to | record ourselves as deprecating the vicious and unreasoning assaults that have been made upon the officers. di- rectors and mana agement of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- | road company, as we believe they are uncalled for. We believe in the gen. eral policy of unification of the trans portation facilities of New England adopted by the officers, directors and ] management of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company and wish to extend to them our sup port and cooperation, believing tha by so doing we are assisting in uniting the industries of New England and ar, benefiting our own industries and tht industries of our state"
 Old Officers s-eIected.
 The old officers and board of di- rectors were reelected. The officer! are: President, Col. George Pope; vict president, Charles Cheney; treasurer Charles M Jarvis.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Dynamite Jury
 Still at Work SPENT ENTIRE DAY IN CONSlD-
 BRING CASES. CHARGES TOTAL 1O4O
Twenty-six offenses Charged Against Each of Forty Defendants-Court Adjourns Until This Morning.

Indianapolis, Dec. 27-F'ifteen hours deliberation by the jury in the "dyna- mite conspiracy" cases up to tonight had failed to result in the return of any verdicts.
 Federal Judge Albert Anderson, aft CT converting court to receive any re- port from the jurors, ordered an ad- journment until 9.30 a. m. tomorrow with the understanding that the yer diets should they be found, would not be returned until that time.
 A Total of 1o4o Charges to Consider.
 While government officials express ed confidence that the jury would re- port tomorrow, attorneys for the de- fense stated that it may require a longer time. There are 2s offenses charged against each of the defendants,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
NOT SURE OF BECKER
 OR OF ANYBODY ELSE
Police Commissioner WaIdo's Reply to
 Commissioner of Accounts.

New York, Dec 27.-Are you sure of Becker?
 q am not sure of anyone at police headquarters"
 This is the question which former Commissioner of Accounts Fosdick today told the qldermanic committee Investigating the police department that he asked Police Commissioners Waldo early this year and the answer which he declared Mir Waldo made.
 Early in 1912" Fosdick declared in his testimony we began to get a large number of complaints through the mail in regard to a certain police officer. He was in charge of squad. It was said he was collecting money from gambling houses and we found 1t hard to run the matter down.
 q told the police commissioner had been getting a large number of conn plaints regarding Lieutenant Becker ana that they came in such numbers that we were uneasy about 1t. We asked him if he was sure of Becker. He said that he was not sure of any one at headquarters but that under the system by which the men watched each other closely and jealously he thought 1t would be impossible to car " on such operations. I told him did not believe it possible to Invent a system that human ingenuity could nDt defeat"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Grand List is
 Over a Billion
CONNECTICUT SURPRISES ALL
 PREVIOUS RECORDS.
TAXPAYERS INCREASE
More Property Owners in 1911 Than in 19o9-Tax Commissioner Calls the Validating Act a Disgrace.

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 27-For the first time in Connecticut's history, ac- cording to the biennial report of Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin, it's total grand list in 1911 as corrected by the board of equalization exceeded billion dollars. The figures as re- turned by the towns were S94S, S,399.019 and as corrected by the board, brought the total grand list of the state up to Sl,04l ,3S4,O19. It is also shown that the total number of those owning tax able property increased from 17S,3O9 in 1909 to fS7,544 in 1911.
 Rates of taxation, legislation enacted at the last session of the general as- sembly, the personal tax law, the work of the tax officials, the taxation of wa ter supply companies, and the bien-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 3.-At the an- nual meeting of the Manufacturers as- sociation held in this city this after noon a synopsis of the vorlIingmen's compensation act to be advocated at the approaching session of the general assembly was read. Officers were elected for the year and reports pre- sented by the present officers.
 The proposed bill recommended by the committee follows in its basic principles the bills already adopted by New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Michigan. Illinois and California.
 Provisions of Measure.
 The measure provides that every employer who remains under the com pensation remedy shall pay compen- sation in accordance with the sched- ules for personal injury by accident received during the course of employ ment from a cause originating therein. This obligation of the employer he is required to insure in some insurance organization and file with the state a guarantee. indemnity or security which assures his ability to meet his obliga- tions. Neglect makes him liable to a fine and imprisonment.
 Applies to Salaries Under $1,8o0.
 The bill includes every person in the service of another for profit or gain and receiving wages or salary of sl,S00 or less, except domestic servants and all forms of casual labor. It protects householders against liability on alter ations or repairs upon their own dwellings.
 Some Barriers to Compensation.
 Every inducement is made to prevent accidents by making the obligation of the employer such that his pecuniary obligation can be reduced by accident prevention. Incapacities due to will fully self-inf1icted injuries, to intoxi- cation or to a failure or refusal to use safety devices provided by the em- ployer are barred from compensation The law Is to apply to all employers.
 In the case of injuries permanent in duration and total in character which make 1t impossible for the injured per son to ever again return to work. com pensation is paid for ten years at hal1 pay.
 sf,2oo to 5000 at Death.
 In the case of death, the benefit closely follows that of the states thai have already enacted workmen's com pensation laws with a minimum of s1,- 200 and a maximum of s3.e00. If the injury Is continuous, 1t pays the bene- it to the injured person as long as ht survives and to his dependents for the balance of the term of 300 weeks.
 In the case of temporary incapacity whether partial or total. effort Is to bt made to make the benefits specific. Deprecates Criticism of New Haver
 Road.
 A resolution deprecating criticism O. the policy of "unificatien of the trans portation facilities Of New England adopted by the officers, directors ant management of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad com pany," and extending their support ant
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
HAD FRACTURED SKULL,
 LOCKED UP AS DRUNK
Waterbury Police Keep Him in a Cell
 Without Treatment.

Waterbury, Conn, Dec. 27.-Nicho- Jas CavSnaugh, who was found in the gtreet by She police Christmas eve, and thought to hA intoxicated, died today from a fractunA of the skull, due, it is believed, to fall. He was con- fined in a police ce:l for several hours before the police discovered that he was unconscious instead of merely sleeping. He never regains- conscious neEa
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Adjourned Court Until Afternoon.
Steamship Arrivals.

Antwerp. Dec. 25.-Arrived: Steamer Lake Michigan, Montreal.
 Cadiz Dec. 21.-Arrived: Steamer Buenos Aires, New York for Genoa.
 Genoa, Dec. 22.-Arrived: Steamer Stampalia, New York (not previously. Rotterdam, Dec. 25. Arrived: Steamer Czar, New York for Lbau.
 Queenstown, Dec 27.-Arrived off: Steamer Baltic, New York for Liver pool
 New York, Dec. 27.-Arrived, steam CT Majestic, Southampton
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Two Senators in Penis.ntlary.

Columbus, O., Dec. 2T.-To serve terms of three years and nine months respectively, State Senators Isaac k Huffman of Butler county and La For ester R. Andrews of Lawrence county entered the penitentiary here today. Both had been refused new trials tre- gently upon conviction of accepting bribes in connection with bills pend ing before the last legislature.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Record Prosperity in Hawaii.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Hawaii has enjoyed greater prosperity and pro- gress during the past year than dur ing any other in its history, accord ing to Governor w. F. Frears' annual report, submitted today to Secretary of the Interior Fisher. The preceding four years had been notable for their prosperity, says the governor. but this past year witnessed even greater strides forward
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Hired Man to Kill Husband

Macon, Ga, Dec. 27.-Mrs. James King. aged AZ. widow of the owner of one of the largest plantations in mid dle Georgia, was arrested today after Nicholas Wilburn, aged 25 a farm hand. had confessed, according to the police, that he killed James King be- cause Mrs. King promised him $500 and to marry him if he would do it. King was shot December F while hunting. Mrs. King later confessed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

nial validating act passed at each ses- sion of the general assembly are among the matters discussed in the report. On the validating act the re- port says:
 Validating Act a Disgrace.
 The validating act passed at each session of the general assembly is a disgrace to the state and is one of the greatest premiums on, and in centives to incompetency, irregulari- ties and almost entire disregard of law which can possibly be promulgated. It seems to be possible for tax officials to pay no attention to the statutes and to carry on their work, or to fail to do so, without any conformity with court decisions or the statutory require ments, relying upon the fact that the next session of the general assembly will validate all such errors, mistakes and illegalities.'
 Poor Record of Assembly of 1911. dating act of 1911 which apply par ticularly to taxation matters Is then inserted "so that the people of the state of Connecticut may be more familiar with this biennial monstrosi- ty."
 As to new legislation the report says: ''The general assembly of 1911 enacted very few constructive laws relative to local or state taxation. Bills which were generally favored as being of particular public benefit, were defeated and certain other measures for which | there seemed to be no popular demand ! were adopted"
 Personal Tax Law Practical
 The personal tax law which went in to effect October 1, 1910, the report continues, ito a very large extent has | justified the hopes of those who fa- vor a head tax" It has removed the inconsistencies of the old poll and mil itary taxes and has created a uni form and intelligent method of collect | ing a per capita tax. It is practical in | it's methods of administration and the experience of nearly all the towns has shown that it can be enforced"
 Several Recommendations
 Among his recommendations are: The appointment of assessors by the mayors of all cities and consolidated towns and cities, terms of office of al city and town tax collectors to be not less than two years; an annual fran CulSc, UT pOidllou tAC6SS ldA Oll al domestic corporations not paying di- rect taxes to the state; a revision ol the statutes taxing oysters and oyster property; the appointment by the gov ernor of special commission of fiv, to consider the general laws relativ, to taxation and to report with recon mendations to the general assembly O 1915; an annual franchise or gross earnings tax. on all corporations SC curing special charter privileges fo the commercialization of large natu ral resource; the discOntinuanc' of the validating act in its general ab solution features; the advance pay ment of the inheritance tax on a Tiff estate on the basis of its present wortl and the repeal of the present inheri tance tax law and the enactment O one similar to the law of New York O Massachusetts
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Hours Reduced on Boston Elevated

Boston, Dec. 27.-A reduction of one hour a day in the working time of it's employees without the loss of pay, was announced today by the Boston Ele- vated Railway company. The new schedule provides for nine working hours instead of ten and becomes ef- fective January 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
copsitien still preeariou..

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 27.-JThe con dition of John F. Sullivan, a saloon and restaurant keeper who was shot at his place of business last night, Gas reported at St. Vincent's hospital to- night as precarious. The police are still hunting for William Bruno, who is charged with the shooting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
cif,s Einasr Burned oH.

Suffield, Conn., Dec. 27.-Miss Ger trude Gariety, a stenographer, is in a serious condition tonight as a result of an electric shock suffered today when she attempted to turn off a light in her home. Both hands were burned, the fourth finger on thS left hand being entirely burned off.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Steamer. R,port,d by Wireless.

Lizard, Dec. Steamer PhilaSel- phia, New York for Plymouth and Southampton. 37O miles west at 1923 a. m Due Plymouth a. m. Saturday.
 Sable Island, Dec. 27.-Steamer Min nehaha, London for New York, SS0 miles east of Sandy Hook at 7.10 a. m. Dock [ p. m. Sunday
 Steamer Pretoria, Hamburg for Bos- ton, reported at $40 a. m. Distance not given.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
KiIlad Eathsr in salonn

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 27-Henry Nhalafoe, an Indian fisherman. was captured by sheriff's posse today af- ter a long chase and hurried to jail at T'Anse, Mich, to avoid possible mob riolence. Last night he shot and 'killed kis father, John Shalafoe, in a saloon ct Keweenaw bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28

and the jury If it chooses may ballot on each charge as to each defendant, making a total of 1040 charges thus to be disposed of.
 All the deliberations of the jurors are conducted in room near their living quarters on the third floor of the building, which is reached by a private stairway cut off from the rest of the building. On the same floor at another end of the building are the quarters of the confessed dynamiters -Ortie E. McManigal and Edward Clark-who appeared as witnesses for the government. That there may be no basis for any reports as to the jury s progress every approach leading to their quarters is guarded.
 Spectators Barred Out.
 Twice today the forty labor union officials headed by Frank NJ Ryan, president of the Ironworkers' union, who are charged with complicity in the McNamara dynamite plots to des- troy the property Of "open shop" con- tractors, were assembled in the court room in expectation that their fate at the hands of the jury would be made known
 Crowds of women and other specta- tors who had been permitted in court or in the Hobbies for the last three months were prevented by guards from even approaching the court rooms, so that only those who had business in connection with the trial or were relatives of the defendants were present
 These included the wives and chill dren of about 30 of the men on trial.
 The Court Proceedinos.
 The sessions of court were brief. Al 9.S0 8. m. the defendants occupied their accustomed three rows of seats behind the lawyers table Four de- fendants were brought in as prisoners from the county jail. These men were Edward Smythe and James E. Ray Peoria, H., Herbert S. Hockin, ac- cused as the Iago of the conspiracy. and John T. Butler, Buffalo, vice pres ident of the Ironworkers' union, all ot whom were taken in custody becaus, their bonds were set aside. Smytht and Ray have been in custody fol almost two months. Butler was order l ed imprisoned after he had testified II his own behalf that he knew nothiny of any S1,0O0 a month appropriation i out of the unions funds to be used by | John J. McNamara, the secretary, fo ! dynamite.
 Adjourned Court Until Afternoon.
 As a final token that the trial hat ended so far as testimony was con cerned, bailiffs entered while the de fendants were waiting and removed al most ton of revolvers. guns. alarn clocks, pieces of exploded bombs, nj ro-glycerine carrying cases and arti 1 cles shattered by dynamite which tn government had intrduced a sexhibits Part of the exhibits were weapon taken from the McNamsra brother and McManigal at the time of thei | arrests.
 Thirty-five minutes after convenini court, Judge Anderson adjourne court until afternoon. In the after noon court reconvened again only t adjourn after brief wait
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
S15.o0O Lumber Fire,

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 2S.-The plant of the Gustav Loewenthal Lum- Der company at South Farms was burned out this (Saturday) morning. The loss Is estimated as in the neigh borhood of $15,000. Seven buildings were destroyed, including one in which there was considerable woodworking machinery and the office building
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Handled Over s21 ,ooo, 900 of Metal.

Denver, Col, Dec. 2S.-Gold, silver, lead and copper ore, valued at S21, 162,491, was handled at the Colorado plants of the American Smelling and Refining company, according to figures contained in the annual report for 1912 issued today. The plants are located at Pueblo, Leadville and Dur ango.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Pleased Over Poinoare's Candidacy.

TIeaSeu OVer FoIhcaTes OahuIddcy' Paris, Dec. 27.-The definite an
 nouncement that Premier Poincare. will
 be candidate for he presidency of the republic has created a profound
 impression throughout France. The
 newspapers express the opinion that the attitude of NJ Poincare shows to the world that France is seeking its greatest men for the presidency.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Fiuht Aqainst Book Trust"

Washington. Dec. 27.-The final fight against the so-called 'book trust' opened today in the supreme court of the United States when a printed ar gument was filed asking for an in junction against the carrying into eff feet of agreements between publish CTS and booksellers, alleged to control the supply and sale of books.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Approved "six Power' Loan.

Peking, China, Dec 27.-Approval was given to the terms of the six power" loan during the session of the Chinese national assembly today. As a quorum of the members was not present, however, the matter will have to be brought up again.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Reniamin C. MudnA.

Benjamin c. Nudge, the Boston chemist named as a defendant in the indictment charging officers of the Sterling Debenture company and oth- CTS with being concerned in a conspir acy to defraud investors in the stock of the Oxford Linen mills, was ar raigned yesterday and put under 5000 bonds for pleading
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Would Take an Heiress Now

Once more someone takes the trouble to tell us that there was a real Mary with a real lamb that went to school. And when you remember how much lower meat was in 1914, it isn't so hard to believe-Milwaukee Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
INDEPENDENCE FOR
 THE PHILlPPlNE$
Wilson Favors It After Eight Years of
 Provisional Government.

Staunt0n, Va, Dec. 27.-President- elect Wilson favors a provisional gov ernment for the Philippines for eight years and independence thereafter. ac- cording to Representative William A. Jones of Virginia. chairman of the house insular affairs committee, who discussed the Philippines situation with him on the train today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
CabIed Paragraphs
Damage Along French Coast.

Havre, France, Dec. 27.-The storm which has ravaged the English chan nel for the past few days has caused serious damage on the French coast. The new harbor works of this port have suffered considerable damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
charued with Eiqht Murders,

Villisca. Iowa, Dec. 27-Lew Van AL sstine, a Taylor county farmer, was ar rested today on a warrant charging him with the murder of the Moore family of six and their guests, the two Misses Stillinger, on the night of June last The prisoner will be given a hearing tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
sehoonsr privsn Aahora

Beaufort N. C., Dec. 27.-Driven fin shore by a furious southwest gale, an unidentified large four masted schooner stranded on the outer end of Frying Pan shoals late today. The crew is still aboard the vessel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
ciprisno cs.tro. Ex-president

venezuela, said to be on board the steamer La Touraine, due at New York from Havre Sunday, will be de- tained at the Ellis Island immigration station until Secretary Nagel of the department of co n-uerce and labor has personally passed upfn his admissi- bility to the United Ststse
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Whole Village Mastered.

Sydney, N. s. w. Dec. 27.-News of the massacre of men, women and chil dren, composing virtually the entire population of native village on the Island of Papua, has been received at Port Moresby, British New Guinea, ac- cording to a message received here to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Touah Time For Common Folk

Not only has the common drinking cup and the common towel been abol- ished but the common carriers are beginning to get a bit nervous-In- dianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
MARKED AS THIEF
 FROM HIS BIRTH.
Story of Prisoner lmpresses Judge of
 a New York Court.

d tNeW OTk SOuTIs
 New York, Dec. 27.-F'right his moth CT received from a mouse shortly before his birth is the cause to which E. Justin Hueppe attributes his career as a thief. Hueppe is q years old and the son, he says, of wealthy manu- facturer of Oldenberg, Germany. He pleaded guilty today to forging a check for S90, and the judge was so impress ed by his story that he postponed sen- tence to enable alienists to investigate his case.
 To prove his story of prenatal influ- ence Hueppe showed the downy out line of @ mouse upon his leg. He said that he began to steal when a boy, and that his parents sent him to America in 1908 to hide his shame. In 1909 he served term in the Elmira re- formatory for stealing typewriter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-28
Wnuldn,t Be sutnrisinn

It would not surprise many people to find 1t definitely proved by investiga- ton that J. F. Morgan is at the head of the banking business of this coun- try.--Washington Stan