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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Belief That This Accounts For Lind's Desire For
a Conference With President
EXPECTED TO BREAKFAST WITH WILSON TODAY
Cruiser On Which He Sailed From Vera Cruz May Set New
Naval Record -Mexicans From Ojnaga Driven Back
Because of Small American Garrison Presdio-RebeIs
Continue Operations Against Nuevo Laredo.

Washington. Dec. S1.-With John
Lind aboard, the scout cruiser Chester
was speeding across the Gulf of Mex
leo tonight, due to drop anchor about
midnight off Ship Island on the coast
of Mississippi. Mr. Lind, President
Wilson's personal representative i'll
Mexico, expects to breakfast with the
president at Pass Christian tomorrow
morning and make a full report of
what has happened in Mexico during
the past few months.
To make the run from Vera Cruz
to Ship Island as planned, the Ches-
ter will be obliged to maintain a speed
of % knots an hour for more than q
hours, but her commander, Captain
Monett, says this can be done. Such
feat would set a new naval record.
Huerta Regime CrumbIine.
Speculation is rife as to the exact
object of Mr.. Lind's journey. He is
coming. officials say, to make YER
bal report to the president and in some
quarters it has been suggested that,
convinced that the "crumbling'' OF the
HUerta regime is nearly finished, Mr..
Lind desires to confer with President
Wilson in regard to the course to be
pursued when the end comes. m this
connection the belief has been express
ed here that the administrations OBJ
lection to the provisional officials in
Mexico City does not extend to all Of
Huerta's adherents and that in the
creation of a new provisional govern
ment some of the capable men now as
socfated with Huerta but in no way
responsible for the overthrow or death
of Madero, might take a leading part
with the approval of the United States
Awaiting News from Border.
The state and war departments to-
night were anXiously awaiting news
from the border, where the last rem
nant of General Huerta's northern
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01

Washington, Dec 81. = Twelve
months of 1918 wrought changes in
the American teal,
economic and financial = probably
more far-reaching than any other year
of the last quarter century. This was
apparent today in a backward glance
over the memorable events of the past
year in all branches of governmental
activity
A democratic administration in ma
tional affairs came to power in this
twelve months. with democratic
president and d democratic congress
at his back, for the first time since
Grover Cleveland occupied the White
House.
Two Constitutional Amendments.
The first constitutional amendments
since 1870 were perfected. providing
two radical changes in the fundamen-
tails of government-an income tax and
the direct election of United States
senators.
The national bank and currency sys-
tenn which was devised to float the debt
of the Civil war, and which has op-
Grated ever since. was reorganized into
g. federal reserve system in which the
central bank plan, the dominant sys-
tenn of Europe, was rejected and
vast scheme OF financial reorganization
perfected.
democratic tariff law became eff
fective, the first since the Wilson bill
of 1893, and one Of the most compre-
hensive tariff measures ever enacted.
Physical Valuation of Railways.
A parcel post system was brought
into successful operation and some of
its rates were later reduced, while
certain limitations were extended
The interstate commerce commits
sion began a physical valuation of rail-
ways-a project which will cost mil
lions and taxa 10lata
which is expected to ultimately pro-
vide a, basis of rate making. Mean
while, the 50 great eastern railway
systems renewed application for five
per cent general increase in freight
rates. and the commission directed
reductions in express rates which are
expected to save the public approx
Inately $4,000 a year
Last steps in building the Panama
canal We're taken, with the probability
that the greatest engineering feat of
the age will be in operation in the
year
Native Control in Philippines.
The practical control of the Philip
pine government was delivered to the
natives of the islands by President
Wilson'S appointment of a native ma
sority on the Philippine commission.
What promised new era in rela-
6onS OF the government with great
corporations, in the enforcement Of
the Sherman antitrust law, was
brought about by the "bIoodIess' dis
solution of the American Telephone
and Telegraph company's relations
with the Western Union. President
Wilson's open declaration that the ad-
ministration desired to cooperate with
''big business in a peaceful admins
tration of the law was received in
business and financial circles with
evidences of optimism.
Supreme Court Decisions.
The supreme court laid down several
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
VERY DULL YEAR
IN WALL STREET.
Big Decrease in Volume of Stock and
Bond Sales.


New York, Dec 91-The year 1913
viii be long rem rendered in Wall street
as one of the dulIest in almost a de-
cade. Compared with 1912, when
stock and bond sales in stock eX-
change aggregated 100, ,7S5,700 shares,
and S672, 600, respectively, this year
shows decrease in stock sales of
100000 shares and in bonds of
Sf76, 100000.
The recent squirt of activity at a
higher price level together with an
increased demand for bonds and other
investment issues, has, however, given
rise to hope among bankers and
brokers that a. recovery is under way
OF the LOO members of the stock
exchange it is estimated that less than
half now are actively engaged in the
market and probably ene-fifth of the
Whole may be classed as "tFaders'-
brokers' who buy or sell almost exclu-
siyely for their own account,
The year has witnessed MANY with
draWats from the street by individu-
ais and firms, although these have been
less numerous than was expected a
few weeks ago.
OF the so-caIied market leaders or
speculative faVerites, which number
scarcely more than a half dozen, only
Reading was today on a parity with
It's price of a year ago. The others
were from to 20 points under, while
Canadian Pacific and New Haven were
lower by more than so points each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01

army was making its final stand
against the swarms of insurgents clos
ing in upon them from the south. The
American garrison at Presidio. oppo-
site the besieged Mexican town of
OJinaga, is comparatively small and
It is Surmlsed this explains the action
OF the officer in command in driving
back into Mexico the federal soldiers
VINO are trying to fee across the line.
Attack on Neuvo Laredo Continues.
Reports reaching the state depart
ment told OF continued rebel move
ments in eastern Mexico upon the town
OF Neuvo Laredo. indicating a purpose
to occupy that place at the earliest
possible moment and establish an un-
broken line of constitutional authority
s1ong the whole northern border after
the fall of Ojinaga.
The big armored cruiser South Da-
kota mas been placed in reserve at
Puget sound, in order TO utilize her
personnel to man the smaller gunboats
required on the west coast of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
YEAR END RUSH FOR
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Applicants Wanted to Escape Ordeal
of Medical Examination.

Milwaukee, Wis. Dee. s1.-A rush to
evade the new eugenics marriage law
effective tomorrow, made today the
busiest day on record for the MiIwau-
kee county marriage license clerks. At
the regular closing time S4 licenses
had been issued and the office was so
crowded with applicants that it was
decided to issue licenses until mid
night
The new law requires a thorough
medical examination of both applicants
for a license to wed. It also stipuIates
that only SO shall be charged by physi-
clans for making the examination.
Many doctors have declared they viii
not make the necessary tests for this
fee.
Clerks in many counties have asked
the attorney general for an interpreta-
ton of the law and several have indi-
Gated they will issue no licenses until
the supreme court has passed on the
statute.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Cry Was Raised
Within the Hall
VERDICT OF coRoNER's JURY
REGARDING PSNlc.
HEARD s5 WITNESSES
Evidence Shows That Only Persons
Holding Union Cards or Vouched for
by Union Members We're Admitted.

Calumet. Mich, Dec. 31.-An open
verdict, including q finding that the
Christmas eve panic which cost II
lives in Italian hall was caused by an
alarm of fire raised within the hall
was returned tonight by the coroner S
jury which for three days had been
hearing the evidence of participants in
the disaster
Every allegation that enemies of the
Western Federation of Miners were re-
sponslble for starting the panic was
rejected by the jury.
Text Of Jury's Finding,
The taking of testimony concluded
shortly after midday and it was we'll
along in the afternoon before censid-
GRAFTON of the testimony was begun,
The jurymen wFestled with their prob
iems fer six hours.
by the evidence of the witnesses
we find that the cause of the deaths
was SunOcatiOn, the same being caused
by being jammed on the stairway lead
ing to the entrance of the italian hall
where a Christmas celebration was be-
Ing held under the auspices of the
women's auxiliary of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners" said the verdict
THE stampede was caused by some
person or persons unknown to the jury
at this time raising an alarm of fire
within the hall"
IS Witnesses Heard.
The jury decided that the evidence
showed that only those possessing IN
ion cards or vouched for by some
member of the union were allowed to
enter the place. Rejection of charges
that deputy sheriffs, mine guards and
company doctors had held back would
be rescuers was contained in "a para
graph commencing the work of men
who cleared the stairway of its mass
of dead and injured.
Some 65 witnesses told their versions
of the catastrophe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Burial Of Gen. Torney.

West Point. n. Y, Dec. 31-The
body of Brigadier General George H.
Torney, surgeon general United States
army, was buried in the post ceme-
terry here this afternoon with full mil
itary honors. officers of the post, the
battalion of cadets and various detach-
ments OF troops stationed here formed
the escort The cadets fired three
velleys over the grave and a. field bat
terry of artillery saluted with twenty
one guns
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
coNVfcTS ORGANIZE A
GOOD CONDUCT LEAGUE
Inmates of Auburn Prison Make New
Years Resolution.

Auburn, n. Y. Dec. 31.-The conVicts
of Auburn prison have adopted a New
Years resolution pledging themselves
to good conduct. To make the res
olution effective they have organized
a Good Conduct league by means OF
which they will have a share in main
tanning prison discipline. Convict pub
lie opinion is the weapon by which it
IS expected that good discipline will
be enforced. The organ1zagIUn or the
league was perfected, it was announced
tonight, by a committee of fifteen con-
victs, elected by ballot. which met last
Sunday in the prison chapel and adopt
ed the resolution. The scheme, which
is an experimental one, was suggest
ed by Thomas Mott Osborne, chairman
of the state commission for prison re
form, who was recently a voluntary
inmate of Auburn, and was instituted
by John B. Riley. state superintendent
of prisons.
All convicts will be admitted to the
league, but under it's rules bad con-
duct will forfeit mem bership and Ger
tain privileges. The aim of the or
gaHization as set forth in the Tesolu-
ton is mental, moral and civic bet
terment for these who for so many
years have been considered without
the pale of human kinship."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
WALDO is REMOVED AS
POLICE COMMISSIONER
rendered His Resignation and En-
barrassed Department.

New York, Dec. Sf.-John P,1rroy
Mitchell, elected mayor on the fusion
ticket. win take Office at noon tomoT-
row, succeeding Adolph L. Kline, who
assumed the mayoralty when William
J. Gaynor died on shipboard last Sep
tember. On the eve of his city hall
tenancy Mr.. Mitchell tonight announced
some Of his appointments He viii
enter on his duties with his cabinet
incomplete: retaining, however. some
of the department heads chosen by
Mr.. Gaynor.
A police upheava1 markell the clos
ing hours of the present administFa-
ton. Mayor Kline removed &hfne-
lander Waldo, police commissioner. de-
claring him insubor1fnate for resign
ing after accepting the designations OF
all his deputies. Waldo's action, It
was pointed out, would have 1eft the
police without civilian head on New
Years eve. when the closest super
vision Of the department. was required
to prevent disorder in the streets and
public places. The mayor appointed
First Deputy Mckay commissioners to
serve until Mr. Mitchell selects per-
manent police head.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
BOSTON ENDS THE YEAR
WITH "AULb LANG sYNE''
Greets 1914 with the Strains of Lead
Kindly Light"

Boston, Dec. 31.--rhis clty's welcome
to 1914 was its second community OBJ
serVance of New Years, While the
more festively inclined made merry
at hotels and cafes and others attend
cd watch services In the churches,
thousands gathered on the common for
the municipal celebration around the
Illuminated tree which figured in the
Christmas festivities
Religious, patriotic and popular airs
were sung by the crowd and played by
band, and moving pictures were
thrown on a screen stretched between
trees. The old year went out to the
tune of Auld Lang Syne and the new
one came in to the strains of Lead
Kindly Light after q short interval of
quiet, A fash of rockets and other
fireworks followed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
A MEXICAN sENoRITA.
American Who Brought Her Here Fac
ing Prosecution.

Chicago. Dec. 31.-The immigratfon
authorities here are facing q dilemma
in responsibility for Senerita Laura
Leon. who was escorted from Mexico
by Donald Scott, an American, with
mines IN Durango, Mexico Scott was
arrested Saturday in consequence.
charged with violation of the Mann act.
Senorita Leon has said she was willing
to be deperted to Mexico. where she
declared her father was killed by ban
dts, but she stated her life would be
in danger were she returned during
the progress of the revolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Smith Assumes Presidency.

New York, Dec. 31-With the COM
ing of the new year, Alfred H. Smith,
formally assumed the Office of presi-
dent of the New York Central railroad
lines. William G, Brown retired at the
same time from this Pesitien A few
hours before stepping down, Mr.. Brown
sent a New Years greetiHg to the Off
GERS and employees thanking them for
their cooperation and support while
he was in eff1ee and bespeaking the
same aid for his SUCCESSOR
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
$11 ,ooo, 900 for New subways.

New York. Dec, 91.-Seven addi-
donal contracts for sections of the new
subway system being constructed were
executed today by the public service
commission. These cont acts call for
an expenditure of more nan $11, ,0o0,-
600, bringing the total appropriation
for new subways up to $S1, ,o00,0 900.
Most of the new work will be carried
out in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Thirty
nine contracts covering other extern
stons are still TO be let
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
zsz Ranks b New System.

Washington, Dee. 31.-Seven hundred
and sixty-seSeR banking institutions
scattered over As Statas and having an
aggregate capital, exclusive ef surplus
Of anproximately s30t, ,000,00a. have in
formed the federal authorities OF their
intention to enter the new currency
system. This was announced by the
treasury department tonight, one week
since the currency reform law was
ana ofRd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Prisoners Guarded by MsEitia,

Baltimore Nd, Dec. 21.--Guarded
nv detective and a company OF naiif-
;4iaynen. James PARKWAY. Norman Ma
bel and Tom Blake. the negroes who
1arrowIv escaped ynehfng after the
murder OF James Coleman, white
FaFrner near ChesterteT'a. were brought
to baltimore on the state steamer
Ga1zernor 1TeI.ane late today, They
were taken to the central police sta
4ien where they viii be held until
paperg Of commitment to jail are re-
cafved from ChesterteTH-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
New Years ereetinos to ROYALTY.

Rome, Dec. 31.-New Years day is
chosen for the greetings to the SOW
ereigns here, as Christmas is for the
pope. From early morning the Quir-
inal palace is inundated with tele-
grams, addresses and petitions to the
king and queen, containing felicita-
tfons for the new year from Italy and
abroad, especially from Italian centers
in Europe and the American con-
tinents
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Pardon for a Murderer.

Boston, Dec s1.-A pardon for jose
@ Mello a, Portuguese farmland who
has served twenty years of life sen
tenca for the murder of Mrs. Bertha
Manchester at F'all River, was recon-
Inended by the executive council to-
day. Me1lo killed Mrs. Manchester dur
ing a quarrel over wages. The Portu-
guese consul will return him to his
former home in the Azore Islands IL. a
pardon Is granted
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
FAtREsT AND FREEsT
ELECTION EVER HELD
Report of American Observers on Re-
cent Contest in Santo Domingo.

Washington. Dec. 3t.-Amerfcan
agents who were sent to Santo Dontn-
go recently as election observers" in
the face of considerable opposition.
have reported to the same department.
that the new Dominican constitutional
assembly was chosen in the "fairest
and freest" elections ever held on the
island. In a statement today making
the report public, the department said:
TT is felt that the holding Of fair
and free elections with our encourage
ment and assistance is cause for
e-ratidcation and a distinct achieve
ment for the presidents Latin-AmeE-
lean policy
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
hyde REiNsTATEp
RY BAR ASSOCIATION
May Practice Law Until High Court
Passes on Appeal

New York, Dec. 31-Charies H,
hyde, former city chamberlain under
she late Mayor Gaynor, was today re-
$Hstated to membership in the New
York Bar association by action of the
appellate division of the state supreme
@ourt.
Hyde was convicted of bribery in
connection with the Carnegie Trust
company funds. His conviction auto
fnatically disbaFred him, but an appeal
rs now pending before the court OF
appeals. Under today's action of the
appellate division, Hyde Will be per-
tnitted TO practice NATL the high court
Eules on the appeal from conviction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
GOLD SERVICE MEDALS
GIVEN 100 EMPLOYEES
Long Service Recognized by Winches-
ter Arms Company

New Haven, Conn, Dec S1-The
Winchester Repeating Arms company,
one of the largest concerns in the state
gave today TO 100 employees who have
been In the companys employ for 25-
years or more, handsome solid gold
service medals The medals are of
ii karat gold and suitably engraved
with the owners name. the whole be-
ing enclosed in a morocco case. Twen-
ty-one more employees win be eligible
for the medals tomorrow. The concern
employs nearly 5000 hands
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
nNumber. Please" New saIutation.

New Haven Conn, Dee, 31.-Hun-
dreds of "he1le girls" in all the ex-
changes in the state commenced the
new year. at midnight tonight, by add
ing the word please" TO the usual
request of number from Subscribers.
The new regulation was adopted seme
time ago and it was decided to en-
force it On the first day OF the new
year
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Liquor Traffic Amono Indians

Denver, Cols Dec. 31.-The suppress
sion of the liquor traffic among the
Indians was discussed here today at a
conference of government agents. The
conference was attended by Cato
Sells, United States commissioner of
Indian affairs. who in formal state
ment outlined the work of this branch
Of the bureau. He expressed a desire
TO cooperate with state and local au-
tberities
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
COOPERATIVE EFFORT
TO BE THE SLOGAN
Mayor Macdonald

A very happy and very pros
porous New Year to all of Put
nam's people and to all of those of
Eastern Connecticut, which in its
varied, industrial, business and So
cial activities is constantly becom-
ing more united and more acutely
alive to its opportunities, which will
reach their greatest possibilities for
development through the exercise
of the cooperative function that is
becoming manifest in the dealings
between the people and the organ
izations Of its towns and cities.
May 1914 be marked by long strides
forward in this cooperative move
ment. Greetings of the New Year
to all who will give aid to this end.
ARCHIBALD MACDONALD,
Mayor of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01

Utica, N. Y. Dec. 3f.-In an inquest
held at Fonda today, neighbors of John
Barrett, the murdered Palatine farm
er, were questioned regarding their
whereabouts on the night of Dec. 81,
when Barrett was killed and his
daughter beaten into insensibility
Farm labeFers were inteTregated close
ly by the coroner and District Attorney
Hardies of Amsterdam and their fin
gerpfints were taken by the sheriff'g
department
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
OBITUARY.
Prof. Seth c. chandIsr.

Wellesley, Mass. Dec 31.-Prof
Seth c. Chandler, an astronomer of in
ternational reputation. died today, aged
67 years. He served on the govern
ment coast survey and for ten years
was edito of the Astronona-
ical Journal. He received numerous
honors for his research work, including
a gold medal from the Royal Astro-
nomical society
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
PLEADS AGAINST THE
RESORT TO STRIKES,
Massachusetts Board Issues q Special
New Years Message.

Boston, Dec. S1.-In the hope of ma
terially reducing strikes in Massachu-
setts in 1914, the state board of con-
Citation and arbitration issued a spe-
cia1 message today to employers and
employees. urging them to exhaust all
possible methods of settlement before
resorting to a breach of industrial
peace
The board holds that the public is
an innocent third party in all labor
controversies and is entitled to the
same protection which should be ac-
corded to the other two parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
GLOVER RELEASED
ON BAIL OF $4,000
Accused of Killing Former Husband Of
His Wife

Los Angeles, Cal, Dee. 5f.-Rey "a
Glover, a land agent OF san Antonto.
Texas. charged with the murder OF
soldier of fortune. was admitted to bail
in the sum of $4,000 today.
Glover, according 10 the charge
against him. killed DIR. Villiefs Dec.
21 when the South African forced his
way into the Glover honsenoid TO see
Nrs. Glover, who formerly was Mrs.
DA VIlliers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
Shelton Strikers Sentenced.

Shelton, Coma, Dec S1.-Tllree of
the disorderly strikers were tried be-
Fore Judge Dillon. One was sentenced
70 jail for 80 days, another had judg
ment suspended, and another had his
ease nolled. All is quiet in the strike
Fene tonight and no disturbance is
booked fer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
No Waee chanas at Rocirsfiie.

Rockville, Cenn, Dec 31.-Aa-
neuncenent was made toNght that all
the weolen mills in the city, eommeac-
ing tomorrow, viii go onte the new
50 hour scale. weekly, in accordance
with law. The previous scale was IS
hours. The operatives. serne 1900. viii
receive the same pay as formerly
Ohio. after a pastarate ef 81 yeaFA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
INTERNEcINE WAR.
FederaIs at Guaymas Fighting Among
Themselves

HermosiIlo, Sonora, Mexico, Dec 81.
The federals of the Guaymas garTi-
son began fighting today among them
selves, according to a report sent to
military headquarters here by General
Alvarado, in charge of the insurgent
outpost above EmpaIme
A heavy fire was heard from the OUT
skirts of the California gulf city late
this morning, it was rzNorted. There
had been no insurgent attack nor any
insurgent forces within range Of the
federal positions
Desertons to the rebel side have
been occurring for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-01
To Test Tax en- Yachts.

tePney General Atkins filed in the SUI
prenas court teday the governments s
brief supporting the constitutionality
of the section OF the Payne -Aldrich
tariff law imposing an annual tax of
ST per ton on foreign built yacn is
a@ned by citizens of the United States