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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
RODE ON FLOATING
 PLANK FIVE HOURS
Quartermaster of Rosecrans Tells of
 His Captains Bravery.

Astoria, Oregon, Jan. Slow the seamen of the oil tank steamer Rose crans met death after the vessel crashed ashore at the mouth of the Columbia yesterday was told tonight by Fred Peters, the quartermaster, who drifted ashore on a plank at Ti- oga. According to Peters Captain Johnson of the Rosecrans re- mained to the last at his post in the pilot house. directing and cheering his crew though he was suffering a broken leg. There were eight men on duty at the time of the disaster and 2S men were in their berths. The night was wild one but it was decided by the officer in command that it would not be too hazardous to attempt the en- trance to the Columbia. In the storm and rain the men at the wheel, &C., cording to Peters, mistook the head light for the Hghtship which is an- chored off the Columbia and steered the vessel upon the rock. The back bone of the Rosecrans was broken and there was nothing to do but wait" said Peters.
 The men waited for the death that appeared inevitable. Captain Johnson stood at his post directing the crew though his leg had been broken by a falling spar
 Peters had just talked with Cap- tain Johnson when a big wave washed over the ship, carrying him overboard He grasped a floating plank and rode it for five hours before he finally drift ed ashore.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
PROPOSALS
 TO RAILROAD FlREMEN.
Managers Make Two, But Object to
 Erdman Law Plan.

New York. Jan. S-To arbitrate or take a strike vote was the alternative tonight confronting the representatives of 24,e00 fremen on fifty eastern rail- roads. Through their conference com mittee the managers of the railroads rejected this afternoon the firemens s proposal to arbitrate under the Erd- man law. Instead. the railroads made two counter propositions
 First-To meet with the firemen's representa- and appoint an arbi- traticrn committee of seven.
 Second-To follow the precedent set in the case of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Engineers and refer the de- mands to tribunal of seven men, one each to be appointed by the parties concerned, and the other five to be named by the federal labor commis- sioner, the president of the commerce court and the chief Justice of the Unit ed States supreme court The railroads objected to having the demands arbi- trated under the Erdman law for four reasons, among them being the fact that three men would settle the con- troversy. This placed too great re- sponsibility on the one man who would cast the deciding vote.
 With the award made in the engf- neers' case in mind, the f1remen were 1oath to have the case go before a tribunal of seven men. None of the comotive Bremen and Enginemen or the Firemen's union cared this after noon to forecast the next move.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Low Wages to
 German Help
CONDITIONS IN FOREIGN FAC
 TORIES EXPLOITED.
HEARING ON TARIFF
Girls in Bottle Plants in Germany Work Eleven Hours and Receive S4 Week, Witness says.

Washington, Jan s-TaIk of trusts of domestic and foreign varieties, of low wages and women toiiers in in dustries abroad that enabled strong foreign competition with American enterprise and of capitals great stake in the tariff tinkering, enlivened the hearing on the earthenWare and glass ware schedule of the Payne-Aldrich law before the house committee on ways and means today.
 No Tinkerins with Pottery Tariff.
 It was the first of the two days of arguments on the second schedule of the existing law. A declaration of Chairman Underwood of the commit tee, the democratic leader of the house, that he was satisfied with the showing tions in the pottery industry. was ac- cepted as an assurance of an undfs- turbed pottery tariff.
 No Glass Trust Here.
 All the representatives of the diff ferent window glass. stained glass window and the plate glass interests denied the existence of any trust in ming through most of the testimony were references to trusts abroad in various lines of capital, as constant spectre that stalked on the customs country if the tariff bars were let down.
 Reduce Wages or Shut Down the
 Factories.
 Former Governor William A. Stone of Pennsylvania insisted that the Ma tional Window Glass association de- pended in it's price making solely upon the law of supply and demand and that if the tariff on window glass was re- duced the loss to the association would be met either by reduction of the " worl1ingne en's wages or by suspension of factories.
 Small Margin of Profit on Glass.
 He said there were 93 window glass factories constituting distinctive class that did not have today=enough profit to justify a single sale at less than the current prices. He said there was an attempt about five years ago to regulate prices among the window glass companies, but the government stepped in and successfully prosecuted and there had been no atteI|pt in that direction since. The price, he said, fixes itself. Take any product that you'll find the price running up and down until 1t steadies down into a principle of supply and demand"
 Prices Same at All Factories.
 Isn't there any arrangement among the window glass companies about fix ing prices ?" queried Chairman Un- derwood.
 Tt has been represented to me by that no matter what win dow glass factories they send to, the quotations are always the same
 That's true of every product, in cluding wheat" replied MT. Stone.
 Thernos Conditions in Germany.
 c. P. A1tenberg of Cincinnati com pairing labor here and abroad in Ther- mos bottle manufacturing, testified that the German manufacturers em- ploy girls at from four dollars a week working II hours day, standing over 8 big hot flame that roars like a cyclone all day.
 Tt only requires lung power,'' sug- gested Representative Longworth of Ohio.
 "A little endurance" replied the witness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
The Surrender
 of AdrianopIe
BALKAN DELEGATES EXPECT IT
 IN FEW DAYS.
ADVISED BY POWERS
Turks VIII Be Urged to Code Adrian opIe-Are at Odds Themselves, Re- sardns the Aegean Islands.

London, Jan. S-The equalization of Adrianople will be the opinion of the Balkan plenipotentiaries take place within a few days either directly to the besieged forces 0 rthrough Euro pean pressure Pending some fresh keeping in close touch because they are aware that some developments are pending.
 Europe May Have to Intervene.
 Should the fall of Adrianople still be delayed. now that the conference is for Europe to intervene, otherwise creating the impression that they were creators of peace.
 Amused at Turks' Sensitiveness.
 The allies, especially the Servians and Montenegrins, are amused at the sensitiveness the Turks displayed at the sudden suspension of the last sit presiding officer, M. Novokovitch, and the insistence tha strict etiquette be observed.
 Austria's Attitude Explained.
 One of the great aspects of the sit uation as unbiased observers view it. i sthe failure of Austria to give any sign of denobilization in spite of Servia's sacrifices for a peaceful so- 1utfon, Servia even going to far as to eNacuate the Adriat1c coast. Austria'S S action is explained by the fact that Emperor Francis Joseph owing to his advanced age, has practically abdi- cated the direction of affairs to the crown prince. The prince is entirely in the hands of the most reatcionary elements who are strongly opposed to the resurrection of the Servian and Slav races, and wishing to take advan- tage of Europe's desire to avoid great war are imposing unjust conditions both on Seryia and Montenegro.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
CITRUS FRUIT CROP
 DAMAGED S25 1000 ,ooo
Oranges Advance 50 Gents a Box as
 Result of Freeze.

Los Angeles. Jan. S.-Twenty five millions of dollars was the amount fixed today by consensus of opinion regarding the loss sustained by citrus fruit growers in the three days freeze ending this morning. This figure is not official Earl G. DozeIl, assistant general manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange, said that an accurate estimate of damage could not be made for several days but $25, ,000,- 900 Is regarded as a conservative esti- mate. Other estimates run as high as $40, 100000
 Oranges advanced 50 cents a box on the Los Angeles wholesale market to- day. This was a direct result of the freeze. Grape fruit which also suf- fered heavily during the last three days went up 25 cents a box.
 Temperature around 30 degrees were expected in some sections of the citrus region again tonight but the weather bureau assured that growers tomor- row morning would mark the end of the necessity of burning smudges in the orange groves.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
SHIPPING COMBINATION
 IN CONTROL OF SEAS.
Shippers Completely at Its Mercy, De-
 oIare Witnesses

Washington, Jan. 8. - Testimony about "a shipping combination" that controlled the commerce of the Eeas with stronger grasp than any com bination which ever existed in the trade between the states was presented today to the house merchant marine committee. Shippers told of being at the mercy of the combination The former agent of one called confer once or combination lines related the methods of keep1no independent lines out of the trade. of pooling profits and of dividing territory.
 w. H. Douglass of the New York exporting firm of ArlEell & Douglass declared that a combination of Ger man and BrttiHh lines ex1Dted, cOmtrol- ing the ocean. and that tho SteAmSAlp managers in London were Ah1e to d. rect the course of trade at theax WiIl
 AHerton D., Hitch, secretary and treasurer oR Hagexuneye9 Trading com pany of New York, trading with Brazil, declared tha$ tho only independent ifn@ to South America was the Lloyd Bra ziIetre line and that, Wh11e his firm used 1t to an extent, ftz stoAEners were slow, and that its ofacers. Governnnen- tai appoantees. were not trained to the desires of the trade.
 John c. 6ea3ar. the 6oGmer repre- sentative of a conference line, testified that for several years he wAg agent for the Prime nno at New York. He stated that his line, tho present HAmb1xG- South Amecika line and the LAuxport & Holt line were in a combination.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

remain here over night. having missed trains.
 The First company, Governors Foot Guards, held it's inaugural ball this evening in honor of Governor Baldwin.
 Senate Doorkeepers.
 In the senate a resolution was put in by Senator Shan1ey appointing James J. Smith of New Britain and Matthew Wbalen of Waterbury as messengers, and Thomas Kelly of New Haven. Adam Schent of Bridgeport c. A. Thomas of New London, James A. Frayne of Midd1etown and James flag gerty of Willimantic as doorlSeepers of the senate.
 Avery on Committee.
 Senators Hurley, Avery and Gaylord were appointed to canvass the vote for state officers.
 House Doorkeepers and Messengers.
 The doorkeepers named by the house are F. W. Fuller, Marlborough; F. c. O'Connor, Ridgeield: Eugene Perry, Canterbury; c. M. Perrin, Woodstock, and Minor B1ackman, Prospect
 The messengers are D. w. viets, East Granby; F. W. Moore, Colebrook; ". L. Davis. Durham, and J. H. Yost, Vernon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
TO, cEDE ADRIANoPLE.
Powers So Advise Turkey But Disagree
 On Aegean Islands.

Paris, Jan. 8-It is learned here that the great powers have practically reached an agreement to advise Turkey to cede on the question of Adrianople, but the powers are not in harmony concerning the disposition of the Aegean Islands.
 The triple entente-Great Britain, France and Rurria-are inclined to back the desire of the allies for the cession of the islands to Greece, but the triple a1liance-Germany, Aus tria and Italy-favor leaving to Turkey those islands near the Turkish coast, particularly those close to the Darda- nel1es.
 Difficulty is being experienced in the settlement of the question of Alba mia, as Austria shows no disposition to modify her attitude. Austria is titude. zinF'reach- -MnvMany m mbmb especially anxious to include Scutari within the limits of the new Albania.
 It is understood that the powers. will make no representations to the Porte before the end of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Threatened by
 Serious Flood
sEcTiohs OF THREE sTATE&
 UNDER WATER
RIVERS RISE RAPIDLY
Ohio Coming Up at Ra4e of Six Inches ready Driven Fronn Home.

Pittsburg, Jan. s.-Perttons of west ern Pennsylvania, Ohio and West V1r- ginia are facing a serious flood sftua- ton tonight, owing to a steady and rapid rise of the various rivers and small streams. A wide area of lowland Is under water.
 Hundreds Driven from Home.
 Hundreds of persons have been driv- en from their homes, many buildings are partly flooded. g. number of trans- portation companies are crippled and several thousand men employed by in dustrfes in the flood zone have been thrown out of work
 Rising Six Inches an Hour.
 A stage of 2s feet was registered here tonight at the headWater of the Ohio river. Flood water continued to flow into the Ohio from both the Ale gheny and Monongahela rivers and the Ohio was rising at the rate of six inches an hour.
 Ton Feet Above Danger Mark.
 A stage of B feet. 10 feet above the danger mark, here. is expected before noon tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

fered by their opponents. Two separ- 4 ate contests came on the question ol adopting the house and Jo1nI rules ol the last session.
 Representative Thoms of Waterbury, as democratic floor leader. was con- stantly on his feet to combat, by mo- tions. the efforts of the republicans to get the rules through. The republicans won on both points MT. TnoIns na q explained that the democrats wanted to examine the rules to offer changes and to secure for themselves better representation on these committees. 7
 Wants Committees Democratic.
 He said that the state is democratic, the administration is democratic, the legislature is democratic on joint pal lot and the committees should pc democratic. Under the present rules the republicans are likely to control the joint committees. They are gag rules" MT. ThomS asserted.
 The house members had clung to their seats steadily from 10 o'clock Tn the morning, and it was o'clock be- fore the joint rules resolution was passed and sent to the senate. Every one was hungry and taerc was nothing to eat in the building except the lunch prepared for the governors party in the executive offices, and which was to have been served long before. A youngster showed up in the corridors with sandwiches. and his supply dis appeared Tn a JlIy-
 Cry of "Gsg Ruis" Raised.
 The house r;.ahed through number of resolutions which permitted can wasting the vote and notification of the governor and others of their election The house members had a short recess while the senate, receiving the joint rules resolution. was fore to fore with controversy. The senate had recessed at Il a. m. and resumed it's sitting at D. m. Senator McNeu moved to table the joint rules resolution. Senators Weed, Isbal1e and Mccarthy were elections, and then Senator Perry, re- publican, saying that he wished to test the good faith of the democrats, called up the rules resolution. MT. McNefl init of equitable membership on com To put them in force would be to put through gag rule. MT. Per ry thanked Mir. McNeil for his frank
 Lieutenant Governor Sworn In.
 Lieutenant Governor Tingier. being declared elected, was sworn in by Chief Justice Hall. Immediately thereafter the senate marched downstairs to the house chamber and went into joint convention, with Lieutenant Governor Tfngier presiding, Kenneth Wynne as clerk and Rev. MT. France as chaplain. committee waited upon Governor and the executive, justices of the supreme court. state officers and the governors staff and Executive Secretary Thomas went through the corridors to the house under the lead srship of High Sheriff Dewey. After the reading of the message the state officers were sworn in. it being then o'clock
 (The governors message is printed on Page 2.)
 Many Missed Trains.
 Both branches got rid of minor busi- ness and the members hJrried1y left for home, many being compelled to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

Representative Dupre Of Louisiana yesterday introduced bill for the celebration of the tooth anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, Janu- ary 8, 1915. The bill calls for an appropriation of S25,000
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
A LONG CONFERENCE
 WITH TWO SENATORS Wilson Speads Three Hours with
 Smith and Gore.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. S.-President- elect Wilson sat for three hours in his office here today in conference with Senators Smith of Georgia and Gore of Oklahoma. In describing to- night the field he had covered in the conference MT. Wilson declared that besides talking over a number of cab met possibilities he had discussed programme for the extra session in c1uding the tariff currency legislation. When his visitors arrived Governor Wilson found that they had dined be- forehand so he denied himself the luncheon and talked with them most of the afternoon. Both senators de- parted with their lips sealed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
! ATIONAL BANKING
 LAWS ARE FAULTY. of Currency Says They
 Are Ineffective.

Washington, Jan. S=Faults in the national banking laws were discussed today before the house money trust committee by Comptroller of the Cur rency Lawrence O. Murray Mr. Mur- ray spent more than three hours under examination by Samuel Untermeyer counsel for the committee, and agreed with many of the criticisms of the na- tiona1 bank advanced by Mr. Unter- myer. He asserted that the act as at present constituted was ineffective and inadequate"
 MT. Murray furnished the committee such data from his office as President Taft had directed him to supply, which. however, was but a small part of the information which the 3mmittee re- Quested.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Senate Tables the Joint Rules Which Give RepublI-
 cans Control of the Committees
WEBSTER ELECTED SPEAKER BY THREE VOTES
Sabn s. Russell of Dayvile Elected Cerk-Democrats in House Raise Cry of Gag Rule"-Inauguraton Delayed While Members of Assembly Wrangle For Partisan Ad-
 vantage-Senator Avery Committee to Canvass Vote

Hartford, Conn, Jan. s.-The legis- lature Of 1913 began It's sitting today under conditions which may lead to a deadlock Governor Baldwin was sworn into office hours after the ap- pointed time because the house was not organized sufficiently at the sched- uled time to permit the naming of a joint committee to declare him, the lieutenant governor and state officers duly elected and entitled to receive the oaths of office.
 The accepted idea that the general assembly was usually in waiting to receive the chief magistrate of the commonwealth was rudely shattered. It is true that for generation or more legislators have lined the corri- dors or hung over the ballustrades to watch he incoming party troop up-'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Military Officers Pass.

Hartford. Conn, Jan. s.-Adjutant General George NJ. Cole announces that the following officers of the Con- necticut National guard have passed satisfa ctory examination and are hereby commissioned with these ranks: Second nfantry-Captain Robert s. G. flanagan, Company H. Waterbury; Captain Harry c. Ward, Company F, New Haven: First Lieutenant Carl F. Bol1man. Company F. New Haven; First Lieutenant Steel Wotkyns, Com pany H, Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
BID OF $7,oso,ooo FOR
 U. S. MOTORS PROPERTY. According to Receivers, Assets Are
 Valued at $12,728, 165.

New York. Jan. S-The properties of the United States Motor company and it's five subsidiaries brought a bid of S7,080,000 when placed at auction to- day under a decree of foreclosure is- sued by the United States district court. The bid was received from Henry G. Holt and William McAllister, Jr., who are understood to represent the company's re- organization com mitee. Judge Hough reserved deci- sion on accepting the bid. According to a report of the receivers the com pany's assets are valued at $12,728, 1855.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
ONLY 73 RAILROAD
 CLERKS AGAINST STRIKE.
Official Figures Show 1881 Voted in
 Favor of One.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. s-Complete that the total strike vote of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks en- ployed on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, yesterday, was l, ,681 in favor of a strike and 73 against. The vote wa staken in connection with their demand on the company for ra- of various matters in cluding an increase in wages and an eight hour day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Cuban Editor in a Duel.

Havana. Jan. S.-Colonel Orestes Ferrara, speaker of the house of rep resentatives and Miguel Coyula of the editorial staff of La Lucha, fought a duel with swords today. Neither was seriously injured. The duel was the outcome of certain strictures on Col onel Ferrara published by that paper
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
BALKAN WAR ARGUMENT
 FOLLOWED BY A DUEL
Dueiiets Embrace and Kiss and Agree
 to Leave Country.

New York, Jan. S.-The United States will lose tomorrow the only two real duelists arrested in this part of the country for nearly one hundred years. Pietro Quito and Charles Van Cent who satisfied their old world notions of honor on Dec. 8 by ex- changing harmless shots in a vacant lot promised the court today to go back to Europe if their sentences were suspended
 Quito is an Italian and Van Cent . Frenchman. They quarreled over the proper way to conduct the Balkan war. To show that they were quite reconciIed, they embraced in the court room and fervently kissed
 The maximum penalty for duenng in this state Is ten years in prison
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
GIVEN A LESSON IN
 SCIENTIFIC FARMIfa0,
Secretary Wilson Instructs 16o Country Agents.

Washington, Jan S.-Actfng in the capacity of "schoel master.h Secre- tary of Agriculture WIISo0 today gave tion work to a class of 1bo country agents. It was the first meeting of these agents who are starting on the scientific farming basis.
 The agents will hold daily sessions here until Jan. 21, and each day tAoy will listen to addresses on farm reor- ranization
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
EPIDEMIC RACES,
 PROVISIONS SHORT.
Town of Gale, Ill.,, Practically Gut Off
 from itslNeishbors.

Cairo, H.. Jan. S.-Gale, IL, thirty miles north of here, is nearly cut off from the surrounding country, and a shortage of provisions is adding to the horror of the cerebro-sp meningitis epidemic, from which one or two per- sons are dying daily, according to re- ports received here. Toublei n buyng the dead is also reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

Harry Brown, Alias Harry West, was given sentence of from IS to 25 years in state prison for burglary in New Haven yesterday. He broke Into the residence of Dr. W. s. Quinn in the, early morning of October 5, escaped after a violent struggle with the physician and was later captured in Westvi1Ie.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
GOVERNMENT SUES
 FOR IC
Brings Suit for 5o,oo0 Against EnsIish
 Steamship Company.

New York, Jan. S.-A suit which may settle responsibility for the collision of off Cape Henry Feb. 3. 1911. was brought today by the federal govern ment against Furness, Withey Sk com pany, Ltd, an English corporation. The action is to recover $500 the value Of malls aboard the Allegheny, which was lost. The defendants were own CTS of the Pomaron. The malls de- stroyed were intended for West Indian ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Another Duel With Sabres.

Budapest, Jan. S-Count Stephen Tisza, president of the lower house of the Hungarian parliament, fought an other duel today and succeeded in wounding his opponent, Count A1adar Szechenyi The weapons were sabres, and Count Szechenyi was wounded nthe head. Count Tfsza was not hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09

William Phillips, first secretary of the American embassy in London, who is now on leave of absence until next August, has been appointed regent of Harvard university during his leave from the state department,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-09
Rednond's Daughter Bride

London, Jan. S.-The marriage took the Irish prison board and formerly private secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, and Miss Johanna Red mond youngest daughter of John F. Redmond, leader of the Irish national ist party.