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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
SO THE COMMITTEE LEARNS
WITNESS BEFORE coNGREssloN-
Al INVESTIGATORS DENIES
PEoNAcE CHARGE
men NOT HELD FORCIBLY
ATTORNEYS FOR UNION ARE uN.
ABLE TO SHAKE THE MANS
sTcRY

Trinidad Colo, Feb 25. Issues
were joined sharply To-Day on the ques-
tion Of alleged peonagle in the Colo
rado coal fields. The congressional
Investigating committee heard mass
Of evidence bearing upon the ship
ment Of strikebreakers from Pitts
lburgh during the coal miners strike.
Several men who came from Pitts
burgh formerly testified for the strik.
ers, declaring that they were brought
to Colorado under false pretenses and
held prisoners on the trains and in
the mines.
Last night and today, Dominick Pol
itano, who aided in bringing two train
loads Of strikebreakers from Pitts
iburgh, testified for the operators. He
denied the charges Of deception and
Imprisonment, and on cross-examina-
tion by p. P. Costigan. stoutly stuck
to his story that the men knew they
were going into strike region and
that no force was employed in keep
ing them on the trains between
Pittsburgh and Trinidad.
paeAaa As s.
up on BY both sides as vital factor
In the strike investigation. and every
point in the testimony bearing upon
the subject has been bitterly con-
tested.
John Polio, miner who said he
came from Pittsburgh in the same
car with Mike Grimaldi, former wit
ness for the strikers, testified that
Grimaldf conversed with him in Eng
lish and that he had seen Gramaldi
sign his name. On the stand for the
strikers last week Grimaldi maintain
ed that he could not write. and stead
fastly refused to understand anything
said to him in any language except
Italian.
The witness said that on the train
between Chicago and Trinidad, Domi- |
nick Politano had all the men sign |
their names On the back Ct one Of
the companies contracts, to find out
If any of the party had left the train.
He told Of signing another paper on
the train between Trinidad and Del
aqua.
James Perretto. constable at Trini-
dad, testified that he aided in bring
ing train load of strike breakers
from Pittsburgh. He said the doors
of the train were locked and that the
laborers could not have escaped If
they wished. Perreto told Of num-
ber1of strike disorders which he tesh-
fled he had seen, On cross examine
tion by MT Costigan he said he had
been employed by the Colorado Fuel
and Iron company as an Interpreter
since last November He said be was
paid 800 a month and expenses.
The witness said he was an officer
of the Western Federation OF Miners
several years ago. He left the organ
ization voluntarily.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
ENGLAND WoN,r e. IN

London, FEB. Is. Lord Cowdrag ls
formed the Associated Press Ehes
there was no truth ID the report cuz
rent ia Mexico City that It was TICS
intention Of the federal eovesnmehs s0
transfer the oil lands 70 him isx
100000 gold after they have been ns.
tiqnali1ed bg tie Mexican cangE
TIE intention Of Tie Mexican govern
ment e nationaIize TIE aiI lands W
admitted yesterday 81 0asrac
heno the NeSleaa minister 81 co.'s
nseree and Industry
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25

Baden, Germany Feb. rs. Admiral
Won Diederichs himself admits he In
formed the British naval commander
in Manila Bay at the time Of the
Spanish h-American war that he would
shoot an American officer who at-
tempted to board a German warship
ito make inquiry and establish iden-
tiy,Y In carrying out the orders Of
Admiral Dewey This admission was
made today in the course Of further
narrative Of events given to the AS
sociated Press.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
BRAVE WOMAN OUTWITS'
WOULO-RE ROBBEkS S
SHE SENDS FOR HELP FOR AN
IOWA BANK AT RISK or
HER OWN LIFE

Vail, Ia.. Feb. 25.s men early
today attempted to rob the Traders
bank here. but were frustrated by a
call sent to the sheriff al DeniHon by
the telephone operator.
When Mrs Edward Kirk, the night
operator. heard the meh cutting wires
about 20. feet from the telephone
she called up the Denison sheriff be
fore they completed their work. They
escaped
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
ROBBERS FAIL TO
BLOW Big SAFE
ATTEMPT TO STEAL MONEY FROM
IOWA TREASURER is
FRulTLEss

Des Moines, Ia. xeD 25 An un-
successful attempt to dynamite the
vault in the state treasurer's office
here was made early today after two
of the statehouse watchmen had been
hound and gagged The safe blowers,
shortly before daybreak, left the cap
itol building with only s., which they
took from cash drawer Ii the treas
urer's office.
The entire detective force Of Des
Moines turned out today ia an effort
to solve what is called the mystery
Of the attempted dynamiting Of the
vaults in the state treasurer's office.
early today, when four masked men,
after binding and gagging two watch
men and using explosives on the
vault. managed to get away with SIS
in a cash drawer.
The police admitted they were
puzzled by the affair. The men,
they said, indicated they might have
been experts by the manner OF af-
fecting entrance into the building and
their treatment b TIE vatohmen but
tnsi a. Vs
ish, it was declared William d.
Brown, state treasurer, said that or
dinarily not more than $1,000 Ia cur
rency was left in the vault, though
there are more than million dollars
yorth Of securities. Late yesterday,
however, a total Of $1,000 had been
locked up.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
cApPER a CANDIDATE

Topeka, kan, Feb. 25.-Arthur Cap
per OF Topeka today announced his
candidacy for the republican nominar
ton for governor Of Kansas. There
are now three candidates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25
nARNErr succEEpa Rlnnl-E ]

Washington, Feb. rs General
George Barnett today assumed duties
as major general commandant Of the
United States marine corps. succeed
ing Major General William F Biddle.
retired.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25

El Paso, Tex, Feb. 25<-Iaiis Cab
rera, Carranza's confidential agent,
visited the rebel officials at Juarez
yesterday and is reported to have
done some plain speaking with refer
ence to the Benton and Bauch mat
ters.
"We must clear up these matters
no matter how black they may turn
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1914-02-25

lcontinued on Page Five-l
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
MOTOR BOAT TRIP.
The Winnie and the Beth Are Back
 from Onset, Mass.

After an enjoyable but rather rough voyage, the Norwich men who left here over a week ago for trip to Onset, Mass. in the launches Winnie, owned by William G. Baker. and Beth. owned by s. D. Hall, have arrived home Ac- companying MT. Baker on the Winnie were Bert Baker and Frank J. Murtha, while the party on the Beth included MT. Hall, Dr. F. w. Holmes, E-lil Stehle of Norwich and Charles Gager of Derby. The launches left Norwich a week ago last Monday evening and made Stonington the same night. The following morning they arrived in Newport. R. l. They remained at New port until Friday. the Sd, when they left for Onset. Mass. making their headquarters in that place. They also City and other places of interest The weather was unusually cold and the water was quite rough throughout the entire trip and during a part of the time the men rode through waves that washed over the sides of the launches, thoroughly soaking the passengers. In spite of the rough weather the launch es kept within hailing distance of each other. The toughest weather was en- countered on tine trip from Newport to Onset The parties enjoyed one good day of fishing in Buzzards Bay last Monday and the sea bass caught tip ped the scales at 50 pounds.
 The Winnie, MT. Bakers launch, ar- rived back in Norwich on Thursday night. but the Beth did not get in until Friday morning, as Mir Hall and party decided to stay over night in Stonins ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

In Norwich fifty years ago, the Fourth did not bring a whole lot of disturbances; some gunpowder was burned, but too much of 1t had been used elsewhere to make its employ ment at home very spectacular. The pursuits of peace were more-in evil dence, such as prize speaking, even a concert by the Norwich Brass band, a long time forerunner of our municipal concerts These items are taken from the Bulletin of July 1864:
 July {, 1364.-The hull of two steam CTS arrived at our wharves on Fri day. The machinery is to be put in in this city.
 Norwich Pastors At Installation.
 The Rev. g. ". Brown was installed ~as pastor of the Congregational church at Groton Bank, on the goth. Intro- duetory sermon by the Rev. McEwen of New London. sermon by Rev. J. P. Culver of Norwich. installing prayer by Rev. Joseph Aver of East Lyme. charge to the pastor. Rev. J, A. Avery, Groton right hand of fellowship Dy Rev. G. B. Wilcox of New Londo1, charge to the people by Rev. R. F. stanton of Greeneville; benediction by the pastor.
 Ringing of Bells and Salute.
 Today will be celebrated by everyone according to the dictates of their own
  ring morning, noon and night, and a salute be fired as usual.
 July 5. 1S64.-No Bulletin.
 Franklin Square Fight on Fourth.
 July 6, 1S64.-The Fourth passed of very quietly in this city. all public 'ex- cursions. picnics etc. were extremely patronized and private parties indulged in similar amusements. The boys burnt their fingers with gunpowder and made themselves as uncomfortab-e as usual. A fight on Franklin Square just a dusk, drew an attendance of about a million small boys, women and with babies at their breasts and dogs Several spent the night in the Watch House
 First Sergt. H. P. Broadway of Lyme has been commissioned 2nd Lieut.. in the First Connecticut Cavalry. Lumber Yards Burn At New London New London wound up the Fourth by big fire among their lumber yards The fire broke out at 11:20 p. m. fir Chester & Co.'s carpenter, in the real of Bank street. The loss is $3,000 or which there Is a small insurance. Collector Prentiss seized the steam
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
NATIONAL GUARD
 APPOINTMENTS
Five Officers in the Infantry Have Re-
 ceived Promotion.

From the adjutant generals office these general orders. No. A. have been issued:
 1. The examining board convened in accordance ith Special Orders No. 85, A. G. O.. c. S., reports to this de- partment that the following named officers of the Connecticut National Guard have passed satisfactory ex- with, they are appointed, and com
 nissioned. with rank and date as given below:
 First Infantry-Captain Henry F. Lanbury, Company I, New Britain, March 4. 1914; First Lieutenant Clar- ence M. Thompson, Company H. Weth- ersfield, July 6. 1914.
 Howard c. Bates. Company I. Meri- den. March g. 1914; First Lieutenant Willard E. Bushy, Battalion Adjutant. New Haven, June 8, 1914; First Lieu tenant George c. Freeland, Company
 D, West Haven, July 6. 1914. g. Second Lieutenant William Farmer, Company I. First Infantry. re-
 ported by the examining board as hav- ing failed to pass the physical exam jnation required by regulations. is honorably discharged from the mill itary service of the state to date July | 8, 1914.
 3. Where vacancies occur above the
 grade of second lieutenant, by reason of this order, the attention of company commanders Is directed to paragraph i 19, Regulations. c. U. G., 1912. 4. Where vacancies occur in the office of second lieutenant when ar eligible list is established, as required l by Section 3010. General Statutes, tht commanding officers are directed tC notify the members of their command 1 to appear at their armory to nominat' | by ballot a second lieutenant, making return of the nomination to this office
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
RINGING OF BELLS AND SALUTE.
Quiet Fourth Fifty Years AgoAcademy Prize Readings hausurated By Young Ladies of 1864-Norwich and Worcester Four Per Cent. Dividend.

CT Charles Benton, from Hartford with an excursion party. on the Fourth, TOT violating the laws in not having neces- sary protection for life
 July 1.-The following is list or casualties among officers of the lltn
 Capt. w. Fl. Sackett. killed: Capt. R. H. Rice. 2nd Lieut.. $. s. Gilbert, zno- Lieut., and David A. Heog. wounded
 Recruits Bound For New York.
 One hundred and fifty soldiers. re- cruits for regiments in the field, went to New York over the N. & w. R. R. line last night. Three of them Jumped off the cars near Putnam and were not reeaptured,
 Miss Nellie Hubbard, daughter of Thomas Hubbard Esq. was thrown from her horse while riding on We'd nesday afternoon, distocating her shoulder. The limb was set by pr. Tracy.
 First Academy Prize Reading.
 July 8. 1s64.-The first annual prize reading by the young ladies of the Norwich Free Academy will take place this evening. the exercises commenc- ing at 8 o'clock.
 Thames Fire Insurance Officers. At the annual meeting of the stock 1 holders of the Thames Fire Insurance company held in this city on Thursday, I the following named gentlemen weie @ elected directors: Amos w. Prentice,
 James Lloyd Greene, H. H. Stark
 weather, David Gallup. Charles Osgood,
 Henry Bill. Isaac Johnson, Ashbel l Woodward. Jeremiah HaIsey. H. H. ! Osgood, G. w. Smith, w. P. Nash, 1 James D. Mowry. A. P. Williughby, Edward R.. Thompson. At a subse- quent meeting of the directors the fol- l lowing officers. were chosen for the en- suing year: Secretary, w. S. Braken- l ridge; assistant secretary, B. B. White
 more; president, Amos W. Prentice,
 treasurer, James Lloyd Greene. Brass Band Concert. | July g, 1s64.-The Norwich Brass | Band gave fine concert on the Little 1 Plain, last evening.
 First Lieut.. J. H. Kane of this city | First Connecticut Cavalry was scap- The Norwich and Worcester Rail I road company have declared a semi l annual dividend of 4 per cent, free ol government tax. payable on and after the 21st.
 I Major Frank Bond. aid de camp tc Major General Rosecrans is in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
DIED.
DIED. LILLIBRIDGESSuddenly. In

LILLIBRIDGE-Sudd In TaftviIle.
 July g, 1914, Christopher G. Lilli-
 bridge.
 Funeral from his late home. Front
 street Monday, July 13. 1914. at 2-30
 o'clock. Burial in Maplewood ceme-
 tery.
 uENCHoZ-In Taftville. suddenly. July 10. 1914, Gabriel Henchoz. aged 56
 years.
 GLIDDEN-In New London, July 9;
 1914. Robert O.. son of Louis F and
 Blanche A. Glidden of Groton. in his
 9th year.
 wAERN-In Waterford, July 8, 1914,
 William Adolph,s son of Adolph w.
 and Lillie Waern of Brooklyn, aged
 14 years.
 EATHAM-In Gales Ferry, July 8. 1914.
 Thomas Latham. in the 10th year of Prayer at his late home Saturday af- ternoon, July II, at 1.30. Funeral service at the Gales Ferry church 1t 2 o'clock.
 BREwSTER-Sudden in Jewett City,
 July 10, 1914, Albert G. Brewster, aged Al years day afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Jewett City cemetery. LEMIEUX-In this city, July g, 1914. Joseph Lemieux. | Funeral services will be held from the | funeral parlors of NJ Hourigan Sat urday morning at S.26. Requiem mass at St. Patriek's church at g o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
unciaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters in the Nor wich. Conn, post office, for the week ending July Il. 1914. are addressed to Miss Alice Anderson, Mrs. c. A. Brown. Edmund Brown, .Jr.. Miss Min nie Casey, e. H. Carpenter. James J. Franklin, Mrs. c. H. Griswold. Da-- vid Goldberg, W. F. Hodgman, Mrs. Laura Latour, Mrs. Dora La Pre-, Miss Agnes Leanton, Stanley Panka. Miss Helen Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
RHEUMATISM GOES
 IF HOODS IS USED

The genuine old reliable Hood s Sarsaparilla corrects the acid eondi- ton of the blood and builds up the whole system. It drives out rheuma- tism because it cleanses the blood thoroughly. It has been success fully used for forty years.
 For rheumatism, stomach and kidney troubles, general debility and all ills arising from impure blood, Hoods has no equal. Get it from your nearest druggist today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Funeral of Mrs. Edward McNerny- Anniversary Mass at St. Mary's ChuHch-Many Visitors in and Out of Town.

The funeral of Catherine McGrath, wife of Edward McNerny. was held iron her late home, PAT North Main street, Friday morning, at SIS o'clock with services in St. Mary's church at g o'cloc.s, Rev. J. H. FitzmaIrice the rector. officiating. At the close of the mass Mrs. Timothy J. Donovan rem dered Some Sweet Day, and Nearer, My God. to Thee. The bearers were Dennis, Patrick Frank and James Me- Nerny, brothers-in-l Jaw, and Edward Risley and John Gleason, and burial took place in St Marys cemetery, Father Fitzmaurice reading the com initial service. There were 8 num- Der of handsome floral offerings and the large attendance included rela- tives from Southington, Jewett City and other places. Undertakers Shea and Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
BORN

HUNT-In wiIlimantic. July 8, 1914. son to MT. and Mrs. Clayton E. Hunt of Columbia COREY-In Ekonk. a son to MT. and Mrs. Alvin Corey. da1shter pofothy RuS a5ne to $ Mir and Mrs. Clarence Barlow. REYNOLDS-In Ekonk. July 5, 1914. a son to MT. and Mrs Maxwell Key holds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Train Will stop at kitamsus.

There has been some complaint about the train service between Kitamaug and Norwich and the c. ". officials have decided to have the passenger train due in this city at 5.57 D. m. stop at the Kitemaug station, so as to accommodate people both in Kite maug and Massapeag who wish to get to Norwich in the early evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Fifth Hirthdax Party.

In honor of his fifth birthday ann.- yersary Carl sherman. son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur sherman, entertain ed a number of his. friends at a party at his home in Laurel HiH avenue Wednesday afternoon An enjoy able time was spent with games and re- treatments were served at a table ar ranged on the lawn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Auto Trip to HrattIeboro.

Rev. Luther M. Keneston and Mrs. Keneston and son Shelton, of Pres ton City, went by auto Monday to Brattleboro, Vermont. where MT. Ken eston officiated at the marriage of a former parishioner They returned Thursday, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs, !. c. Johnson, of Brat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

The state police commissioners met at the capitol Thursday. President John H. Perry of Southport presided and Wallace s. AlIis of Norwich was among those present. The annual re- port to be presented to Gov. Simeon E. Baldwin was the chief matter dis cuSsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

John Heibel has erected a fence around his property on Fifth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Misses Minnie Emback, Catherine Cornell and Lena O'Neil were guests of Miss Lillian Shea of Fifth street Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Joseph Nolan has returned to his work in the J. B. Martin velvet mill, Taftville, after an absence of sew eral weeks due to an injured hand re- ceived while at work in the plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

The laying of the water main ex- tension on Boswell avenue and Nor wich avenue has been completed and a number of the houses along that sec tion are now being connected with the main.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

George Corey. who was injured a few days ago when a staging upon which he was working fell, is recov- ering and will probably return to work on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Harold Anderson of Waterbury hal been the guest of relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Josephine Hinchey and Miss Marion Shea of New York are visiting friends on Oakridge street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Cassidy of Prov. fdence are visiting Mir. Cassidy's fath. CT, Martin Cassidy of Greeneyille.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Miss Isabelle Stephenson, bookkeep- CT for James W. Semple. is enjoying her annual vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

William Burns of Boswell avenue cut his hand quite badly with cir cular saw while at work in Thames vile this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Elmer Johnson returned from Prov idence on Wednesday after passing the Fourth there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

The pulpit of the Taftville Congre- gational church will be occupied on Sunday by Rev. Thomas H. Vincent of Guflford
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

The surface of the Caspian sea has been gradually sinking since 1910. until now navigation has been i'm peded at several points.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

student body will number 60o Other trustees are inclined to place the num- Der considerably higher. Some esti- mate 1t at 1000
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

P. J.. McMahon will leave today CSaturday) for Providence, where he will be the guest of Austin Neary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Thomas Tootill of Sterling spent the Fourth with friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Herman Dunse returns to New Bed ford today (Saturday) after spending a week here with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
THE WEATHER.
Ferseas. for Today

Forecast for New England: Gen. eraily fair Saturday and Sunday; light to moderate south winds. Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Saturday it will be generally clear, with slight temperature changes and light variable. winds. The outlook for Sunday is partly cloudy to fair. wit hslowly rising tenn peratures
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar a. m- ................... 66 30.15 IT. 6s s6.l0 Highest, 76, lowest 65.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Cloudy Fridays weather: Overcast, south eriy winds.
 Sun. Moon and Tides.
 Il Rises Sets If Water II Sets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Apabel Klause of Occum has been the guest of friends at Mantle the past two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Personals.

William Carroll has accepted worl with Scott and Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
Gabriel, Henehoz Stricken Suddenly on Friday-Rev. T. H. Vincent of Guil- ford at Congregational Church Sun day-Other Local Items.

Gabriel Henchoz, 56 years old. was suddenly stricken with cerebral hem orrhage about noon on Friday at his home on the Canterbury turnpike and died a few minutes later. Undertaken G. G. Grant. who was called to care for the body, notified Acting Medical Examiner N B. Lewis of the sudden death. After viewing the remains, Dr. Lewis gave Undertaken Grant permis- sion to take charge of the body.
 MT. Henchoz was born in France, but for some time had resided on the old Crowther farm on the Canterbury turnpike. Several children survive
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Joseph Porier of Putnam has return ed after passing week with friends in Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Anniversary Mass.

There was an anniversary mass at St Mary's church Thursday morning for Mrs Martin Cassidy and Howard J. LiLlie.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
GREENEvHLE NEWS

Six hours after higE water ie is soss ide. w1ich tB follow cd bv riooc tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Thomas Beardow of Mantle arrived here on Friday for brief visit at his home
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11
Personals.

Personals. William Corcoran has accepted work in the velvet mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-11

Sun. Moon and Tides.
 Sun High Il Mocn