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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

Albany, N. F., Feb. 24-Harry K. Ihaw will be asked to tell Governor Suizers committee of inquiry what he knows concerning the most recent att lempts to secure his release from Mat < teaWan state hospital for the criminal insane, where he has been confined for i've years for the killing of Stanford :. " nfte. This announcement by the ta ok by William F. Clarke, former secS retary of the committee. upon what he termed the So-called prison ring"
 Clarke Attacks Prison Authorities.
 Clarke. who. at his own request, had been relieved from duty as secretary pending investigation of charges that ne had used Governor Sulzer's name without the executives authority in an attempt to bring about the release of Thaw, was permitted to take the stand Immediately he launched into an att tack upon the prison authorities in- E cluding Colonel Joseph F. Scott, super tntendent Of state prisons, and Dr.. John W. Russell, superintendent of the Institution at Matteawan- pr. James V. May. chairman of the state hospital commission, was also connected with Clarke's insituations.
 Business of Brokerage Pardons. s Clarke declared that in the early part E of January information came to him ! that the so- called prison ring" which was made up of Superintendent Scott t1I1Q HIS 4IIIIlSQldIe uuueTIlnSS. were engaged in a conspiracy to involve the { governor of the state so that they might be retained in their profitable business in brokerage pardons which they had conducted under Governor E Dix.
 Dr.. Russell Sent for Thaw.
 Clarke said that early in January informa tion had come to him that k "Superintendent Scott and his imme- diate urfderlings" were engaged in a conspiracy" and that he had inform ed Governor Sulzer that he was in sgreat dauger."
 Governor Sulzer told me to go ahead and investigate in my own way" Clarke conttnueG During my. inYes- tigation I learned that in the early part of December Dr. Russell sent for Harry Thaw and asked him if he would like to get out. Thaw naturally said he would like 1t first rate. pr. Russell said: You've been making mistakes in the way you have pro- ceeded. Now I will suggest 0 lawyer for you and I'll guarantee you'll be out of this place in a very short time. Thaw Handed Over $25,00o.
 .'Thaw, acting on the advice of Dr.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
EAvoRS CITIZENSHIP
 FOR PORTO RIcANs.
Labor Men Obtain Expression from the President Elect.

Trenton. ". J, Feb. 24.-SamueI Gompers and Frank Morrison, presi- dent and secretary respectively, of the American Federation of Labor, and Santiago Inglesias, president of the Federation of Labor of Porto Rico, had half hours conference with Presi- dent elect Wilson today. They said afterward that the governor had ex- pressed himself in favor of granting citizenship to Porto Ricans.
 The chief subject of the conference was to urge the appointment of Rep resentative William B. Wilson of Penn syIyania to the cabinet The labor lead CTS told the president elect that if the bill creating a department of labor, which has passed the house, went through the senate, they hoped he would consider that the American Fed eratton of Labor endorsed Repreesent- ative Wilson for the new portfolio.
 In any event they want the govern or to make the Pennsylvania congress- man a member of his cabinet.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
HUNDREDS KILLED IN
 CRUSADE AGAINST OPIUM.
Offered Resistance to Troops Destroy
 Ing the Poppy Plants.

Picking, China, Feb 24.-Hundreds of inhabitants of the province of Fu-Kien have been killed during the past week or so while offering armed resistance to the government troops engaged in destroying the poppy plants, according to an official report from the governor of Fu-Kien received here today, which is confirmed by several missionaries.
 In many districts of China the people have recognized the governments stern purpose and have themselves rooted up the peoples.
 An American missionary, the Rev. Arthur H. Smith, in a letter published in the newspapers with the object of stirring the Chinese officials to do their best in the matter, says that China has made more progress in the fight against opium than has any country or which he has any knowledge ever done against similar evils.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Several Bills
 Will be Ready
DEMOCRATS PREPARED FOR THE
 EXTRA SESSION.
TARIFF LEGISLATION
Ways and Means Committee Decides That It Will Be in Shape by April I Wilson Wants Team Work in His Cabinet.

Washington, Feb. z4.-The extra ses- sion of congress which President elect Wilson today announced would be called to meet April 1 will find num- Der of tariff bills ready for it's 1mme- diate consideration, and other policies mapped out for the new administra- tion. The date received general ap- proval in congress.
 Will Pass Bills In a Month.
 The letter from Democratic Leader Underwood, upon which MT. Wilson based his decision to convene the ses- sion April i, was sent after members of the ways and means committee had agreed that 1t would be possible to perfect several of the tariff bills by that time. Members of the committee today predicted that those measures passing the house and that there would be no marked division of opinion in the committee over the preparation of any of the bills.
 Democratic Caucus March B.
 The caucus of democratic house members March is expected to con- firm to serve again all Of the hold over democrats now on the ways and means committee and to fill the demo- cratic vacancies caused by the retire. ment of Senator elect James and Rep resentatives Randall of Texas and Brantley of Georgia The work thus far done by the committee will be re- viewed by the new committee and the bills prepared in detail for submission to a full democratic caucus immediate ly after the convening of congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
MORE GARMENT WORKERS
 WILL RETURN TO WORK
Agreement Reached Affecting 10000
 Men and Women.

New York, Feb. 24.-As the result of a conference of Nj. J. Reagan, state industrial mediator, and Thomas A. Rickert, president of the, United Gar ment Worlzerss uni on--siS was an7 nounced~ tonis4 E sfisst ss z men and women employed by the members of the association of boys. clothing man ufacturers of New York who have been on strike for two months would return to work this week. The terms of the agreement provide an increase in wages from $1 per week to 10 per cent. per week for each worker; maximum of 54 hours labor week and no dis crinination in the re- employment of the workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
CAPTAIN WALSH PLEADS r
 GUILTY TO BRIsERlA
Sentence Deferred at Request of pisE
 triet Attorney Whitman.

New York. Feb. s4-Po1ice CaptahI Thomas W. Walsh, implicated by Poa lioaman Eugene Fox. self-confessed collector of protection money and who later confessed to having received graft money from Fox, this afternoon pleaded guilty to the indictm snt against him charging bribery. Bad was fixed at $1.000 and sentence ds- ferred at the request of District Ats torney Whitman to whom Walsh con4 leased his part in the alleged system of levying tribute from disorderly houEeR. Inspector Sweeney, wlfo sincQ his indictment on charges of bribery has been reduced in rank to captain today pleaded not guilty, his attorney charging that perjury had been oom-' nittad In obtaining tho indictments.
 Ashiey Shea, who is alleged to have paid $50 a week for protection for hia pool room in former Inspector Gweeney'g district. today was indicted xer bribery by the extraordinary grand jury. When taken before Justice Goa his counsel entered plea of not lty and Shea was renanded to the Torab1 prison and his arrsignment set foE Wednesday,. he being unable to furnish tho sl0.0Oo ball demanded by the diss u1ct attegneY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
STOCK DISTRIBUTION
 PLAN UNDER FIRE.
United States District Court of Utah
 Reserves Decision.

St. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 24.-The~ stock distribution plan for the dissolution Of the Union Pacific Pacific merger which had been agreed upon by counsel for the Hartman lines and Attorney General Wickersham was criticized here today in arguments be- fore the federal judges who must pass on the scheme before it can become effective.
 The dissolution plan today was placed before the United States court for the district of Utah. which for this particular purpose was composed of circuit judges
 on by the attorney general and the representatives of the Hartman lines as carrying out the dissolution decree of the federal supreme court. The supreme court, after sustaining the decree of dissolution entered in the lower court, referred the case back to the court of original Jurisdiction for enforcement. The district court today reserved decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
CLASH OF AMERICANS.
Our Federal Troops to Prevent State Troops from Crossing Border.

Washington, Feb. 24--A serious clash may result between federal troops and the Texas National guard at Brownsville, Tex. should the latter attempt to cross the Rio Gfande to the relief of Americans alleged to be imperilled in Matamoras. Mexico.
 When the war department at mid night learned that Governor Colquitt had issued orders for four companies of Texas militiamen to proceed to Brownsville, orders were telegraphed at once to Brigadier General B. z. Steever, in charge of the federal troops on the border, to send to Brownsville immediately such a force as he deemed necessary and under no cir cufstances to permit the crossing of the river except upon the specific or ders of the secretary of war;
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
MApERo,s NEPHEW ESCAPES.
Arrives in Cuba and Predicts Black
 Days for Mexico.

Havana. Cuba, Feb 24-Three fugi- tive Mexican deputies, Adrian Aguiro Benavides, a nephew or the late Presi- dent Francisco Madero, Cepero Rendon and Victor Maya, arrived here today on the steamship Esperanza from Vera Cruz
 According to the story told by the deputies, they all fled from the Mexi- can capital to escape the application of Hey de fuga~" or shooting of pris- oners who attempt to escape.
 Senor Benavides in an interview said:
 Democracy has received a mortal blow in Mexico. We see black days ahead for olIr fafherlaud.''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
U. s. Consul Calls
 For Assistance
APPEALS TO TEXAS NATIONAL
 GUARD FOR AID.
AMERICANS ARRESTED
Held for Ransom at Matamoras When They Refused to Contribute to Off,
 oiaIs-Four Companies Sent to Brownsville.

Austin, Tex, Feb. 24.-Information reached Governor Colquttt tonight that demands have been made upon Americans at Matamoras. Mexico, for money, and that United States Consul Jesse H. Johnson at that point has asked Captain Head, commanding the Brownsville com pany of the Texas Ma tional guard. to cross the international consulate and foreign interests at Matamoras.
 Refused Permission to Cross.
 Governor Co1quitt refused to sane ton the crossing of the border by the Brownsyille military company.
 Must Raise $2o,ooo.
 Governor Colquitt later received in- formation that Americans in Mata- moras are given until midnight to raise s2o. .0o0 The governor Is keeping up telephone communication with Brownsville.
 Telegram to Governor.
 Governor Colquitt tonight received the following telegram from Captain Head of the company of national Brownsville for several days at the request of the sheriff of Cameron county:
 Have just received message from Consul Johnson at Matamoras. Can you authorize me to cross river at or der of consul to protect the consulate and American interests. Demand made upon Americans for money to- night"
 The Governors Reply.
 The governor telegraphed Captain Head as follows:
 sTelegram received. Do not cross river unless you receive orders to do so. Request American cC%Sul and Americans to come to Brownsville.'
 Governor Colauitt has repeated the telegram from Captain Head to the officer in command of the United States troops at Fort Sam Houston.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
HOUSE CAUGHT AFIRE, MOTHER WAS ABSENT.
Three Small Children crern ated-
 Fourth Escaped.

Elkins. W. Va. Feb. 24@Three small children were cremated and their mother probably fatally burned in a fire today which destroyed the homo of Huhurt Slough. a railread man. at oxiey. sT miles from here. The mother was visiting 2 ueishhor Whea the fire occurred. A fourth child who rescners reached the house they found the charred bodies of tho three ehil- dren under 8 large cook stove, where they had apparently taken refuge, Mrs. Slough arrived during tho height of the flames. She forced her way into tie house. receiving probably fatal burns
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
DEMANDS INTERVENTION.
Government Called Upon to Act in
 Texas Resolution.

Austin, Texas, Feb. 24.--A resolution providing that Texas go on record as demanding intervention outr fight and another insisting that the United States terminate Outrageous conditions now existing in Mexico were introduced in the Texas senate today. Neither has been acted upon.
 Governor Colquftt Is planning to send a special message to the legisla.- ture which will ask special appropria- tions to cover any expense he may in cur in policing the border. The gov ernor said today that he thought the advice of President Taft in the Mex ican situation had been bad"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
WILSON ON HIS CABINET.
 Wants Group of Fellows That Will Do Team Work.

Trenton, N J., Feb. 24.-President- elect Wilson revealed tonight the state of his mind with respect to the forma- ton of his cabinet and reconnenda- tions for legislation at the extra ses- sion Of congress to be called on April 1st.
 administration" explained the presi- dent elect, t'is to get the best force. impetus and snap into it so that 1t will be group of fellows that will do
 MT. Wilson said he had not yet been able to complete his cabinet The pos sibility was suggested to him that he might not have his cabinet chosen by March A. if he meets with deClinations.
 .I'll have 1t completed by thens of course" he remarked quickly
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Steamship Arrivals.

Algiers, Feb. 20.-Arrived, steamer Martha Washington. New York for Naples.
 Rotterdam, Feb. 23.-Arrived. steam CT Potsdaln, New York.
 St. Michaels. Feb. 22s-Arrfved. steamer Roma, New York via Provt-
 Antwerp, Feb. 23.-Arrived, steam CT Kroonland, New York.
 At New York: Feb. 24, Noordam from Rotterdam
 Plymouth, Feb. 24.-Arrived, steam CT Kaiser Wilhelm IT, New York for Cherbourg and Bremen.
 Madeira, Feb 24.-ArFived, steamer Laconia, New York (for Algiers. etc-)
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
CONSUL THREATENED.
American Residents Warned to Cross
 Over to Brownsville.

Brownsville Tex, Feb. t24.-Ameri- can residents of Matamoras, Mexico, were warned late tonight by United States Consul Jesse Johnson to cross the boundary into Brownsville when he was informed that Americans would be required to subscribe tow ard maintaining the government of Matamoras. Demands. 1t is said. were made that the subscriptions be forth coming tonight. It is reported that Mr. Johnson's life had been threatened and another report, unconfirmed, how ever, was that he had been arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
AMERICANS ARRESTED. Held for Ransom Upon Refusal to
 Contribute Money.

Austin, Tex, Feb. Ex-Governor O. B ..slauftt at midnight ordered four Seoxfanies of the Texas tate militia to proceed to Brownsville with all haste when 1t was reported to him that Americans had been arrested and held for ransom at the Mexican town of Matamoras, across the boundary from Brownsville, when they refused to cen tribute money to the officials in charge of Matamoras.
 The governor also sent this message to Captain Head. in command of the Brownsville company, Texas National guard:
 Notify Mexican commander at Matamoras who Is demanding money that if he harms a single Texan his life will be demanded as a forfeit
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
BATTLESHIP FIGHT
 IN THE HOUSE TODAY.
Economists Contestina Naval Appro-
 priaticn Bill Every Inch.

Washington, Feb. 24.-With the house economists attacking almost every paragraph with amendments or points of order, consideration of the S146. ooo, ,o00 naval appropriation bill progressed slowly today and tonight. Reading of the measure for amend ment continued far into the night and the section authorizing the construc- ton of two battleships. over which the great fight has been made will not be reached until late tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
s...rera Reported by Wireless.

New York. Feb. 24.-Steamer kron- prfnzessin CecI1fe, Bremen for New York, $40 miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 6.S0 D.. m. Tuesday.
 Cape Race, N. F., Feb. 24.-Steamer New York. Southampton, Cherbourg and Queenstown for New York, report ed 1,126 miles east of Sandy Hook at D. m. Dock s q. m, Thursday,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Lawlees EmeIIne Arrested.

London, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst was arrested today In con nection with the destruction of the country residence of David Lloyd George. chancellor of the exeneeuer. by the explosion of a bomb some days ago. Her arrest ensued on her con- had conspired with and melted her followers to carry out the outrage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
e5 Soldiers Executed.

Fl Paso. Tex. Feb. 24-Ninety-five federal volunteer soldiers were exe- >euted late today at Sause, below Juarez- They compose part of the garrison which revolted yesterday, an gered at the killing of President Madero. their former leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
SHOT AT FORMER
 FELLOW EMPLOYE.
James Flynn Blamed Him for the Loss
 of His Position.

West Haven, Conn, Feb. 24.-In re- taIiaIion for the connection which he believed William F. Downer had had with his losing a position at Savin Rock restaur ant last summer, James Flynn unsuccessfully attempted the life of Downer by shooting tonight at the latter's home here, and then commit ted suicide by taking poison after the shooting. Flynn was later found un- conscious near the trolley tracks at Savin Rock and died soon after being found He was about 35 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
FAvoRs INTERVENTION.
Resolution in Oklahoma House Goes
 Over Until Today.

Oklahoma City Okla. Feb 24.-A resolution declaring that Oklahoma, fr tervention in Mexico was introduced today in the Oklahoma house of rep. resentattves. It was opposed and went over until tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
~FoR ARMED LAMENTATIONS"
Resolution in Ohio Legislature Calls
 for 1t.

Columbus, O., Feb. 24.-A resolution introduced in. the lower house of the Ohio legislature late today by Repre- sentative Kennedy of Linnas calls upon congress to provide at once for armed intervention in Mexico" The resolu- tion declares that the Mexican author jtfer have shown their inability to quell the various angles of revolution in that country and that intervention by the United States would be in line with the Monroe Doctrine.
 The resolution lies over.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

o,,+ our r, nundred Ire Na Msn Were G Thrown when fire destroyed the plant of the Warren City Boiler and Tank company with an estimated loss of about $175,- 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

Miss Mary A. Springer, a6 years old, was burned to death in her home at Bristol, R. l.. yesterday when her clothing caught fire from an oil stove
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Indian Chiefs at Philadelphia.

PtiladeIphie, Feb. 24.-Thirty- five Indian chiefs in their tribal rega1ia. en route from the ceremonies incident to the ground breaking for the national memorial monument to their race in New York today visited this city,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
New Haven Saloon Robbed

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 24.-Hold- ing the proprietor and four customers at bay with revolvers. two young men robbed the cash drawer of Louis Ta- puano's saloon here tonight of its con- tents of $26 and then made their es- cape.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Government to Be Progressive.

Mexico City, Feb. 24.-Answering the offer made by General Emiliano Zapata, the southern rebel leader, that he would recognize the new govern ment if it's programme was along promised < progressive lines, General Huerta. the provisional president, to- day sent envoys with Assurances to that effect to the insurgent chiefs in the states of Mexico. Guerrero and MoreloS,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
More Troops for Texas Border.

Austin, Texas, Feb. 24.-GovernOr Colquitt received a telegram today will move back into their former po- sitions along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend section of Texas. This re- zion, embracing about 200 miles of border. was left unguarded by a re- cent movement of the federal troops inland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Castro to Be Watched in Cuba.

Havana, Feb 24.-There Is no tndi- cation that the Cuban government in tends to interfere with the landing. in this country of Cipriano Castro, but the authorities, it is understood, will closely observe the movements of the VeneZuelan ex-preSiQent
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Danish Monarch In Germany.

Berlin, Feb. Fixing Christian x and Queen A1exandrina of Denmark arrived here today on a visit of cour- tesy to the German emperor and eIn- press after the expiration of the period of mourning which followed the death of the late King Frederick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
The Bulletins Circulation In Norwich is Double That 9f Any O
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Death of Gen. Acevedo.

Havana, Feb. 24-General Cutler mo Acevedo who served in the Cuban revolution and later figured in several conspiracfes against the government, died today.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

Lisbon, Feb. 24-The foreign min ister in the chamber of deputies to-
 day categorically denied reports that Great Britain and Germany were con- sfdering the matter of joint inter vention with the Portuguest colonies.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Kansas Adopts Resolutions.

Topeka, Kan, Feb 24.-The lower house of the Kansas legislature today passed resoluion declaring it look ed with horror upon the murder of President Madero and his vice presi- taken by the United States to protect the lives of American citizens in Mex
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Widow Is Now "Lady Scott"

London, Feb. 24.-The widow of Cap tain Robert F. Scott, the Antarctic explorer, will 11enceforth be known as Lady Scott. King George today bestowed on her .tthe same rank, style and precedence as if her husband had been nominated a knight commander of the Bath, as he would have been had he survived ''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
canadjan-Amerio.nT Ties.

Albany. N. F., Feb. 24.-The close ties of friendship existing between tho United States and Canada were dwelt upon in an address tonight by Premier Robert U, Borden of Canada, at the annual dinner of the University club of Albany
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

Seeiey Davenport and Jacob Dunn, charged with threatening the life of President Wilson, entered pleas of not guilty yesterday in the United States district court at Trenton, N. J. They were committed to jail without bail to await trial
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Time Wasted in Primary sofeeIs,

Chicago. Feb, 24.-Changess in. Med- ical education were foreshadeWad at tho ninth annual conference of the American Medical association here to- day. Four years are thrown away in the primary schools. according to Pres- ident Judson of the University of Chi- caSn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Arrested by U. S. Authorities.

Fl Paso. Texas, Feb. 24.-Manuel Mascarenas. Jr., who was appointed provisional governor of Soncra under the Orozco revolutionary organization but did not serve, and who claims to have been named provisional governor by General Huerta, was arrested here today by United States federal author ities.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

today accompanied by his two sons and Francisco I. Madero. ST., the father of the late chief executive. The Gu ban gunboat is expected to sail for Havana tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
French Academy Secretary Dea

Paris, Feb. 24.-Pai1l Marie Pierre Thureau-Dangin, the perpetual secre- tary of the French academy. died to- day at the age of 76.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25

The Fishermen of Southern. Spair are on strike and the Spanish Cath oltcs are hshless in Lent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-25
Pope Receives Mgr. Kennedy.

Rome Feb 24-The pope received Mgr. Thomas F. Kennedy, rector of the American college in Rome. in private audience today. Mgr Kennedy pre- sented the Peters pence from the dio- cese of Newark