Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 29, 1909, Page 1

VOL. LI—NO. ?5 American Officers who Since 1906 Leave the Island GEN. GOMEZ INAUGURATED PRESIDENT. Brief and Simple Ceremonies in Senate Chamber—Ha- vana Gaily Decorated —Crowds Cheered the New President Again and Again—1he City Brilliantly I- luminated Last Night---Streets, Parks and Water front Congested with Enthusiastic People---No Disorder. Havana, Jan. 28.—Major General Jose Miguel Gomez was inaugurated president of the restored Cuban re- ublic today at noon and within an guur after he had taken the oath .of office, administered by the chief justice of the supreme court, the American officials who had been in comtrol of affairs since the autumn of 1908 had departed from the island on a battle- ghip and an army transport. Anniversary of the “Apostle of Cuban Liberty.” Inauguration day was brilliant with eunshine and very warm. Crowds gathered in front of the palace in the early forenoon. All the ships in the harbor, including the American battle- ships, put on gala attire. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of Jose Marti, called the “Apostle of Cuban Liberty.” The Ceremonies. The ceremonies began at 9 o'clock in the morning with the placing of a wreath on the memorial tablet in the house where he was born. At 11 o'clock Alfredo Zayas was inducted into office as vice president of the re- public in the senate chamber, this ceremony being brief and simple. The ceremony of the inauguration of the president at the palace also was ex- ceedingly brief. When Governor Ma- goon and the president-elect arrived at tho latter's residence ths recepticn hall ®f the palace was crowded to its full eapacity with brilllantly uniformed dlplomatic representatives and army officers, black gowned justices of the supreme court and conventionally at- tirod civilians. Besfdes the resident diplomats, many special envoys at- tended. Oath of Office Taken. It was just after the hour of noon when General Gomez stepped out on the palace balcony on the second floor, accompanied by Governor Magoon and the suprame court justices. The crowd cheered him lustlly and then 1here was silence as the chief justice read the oath of office and General Gomez in a wvolce hardly audible to the throng be- low pledged himself faithfully to hold and defend the laws and the constitu- tion. Affairs of Island Turned Over Gomez. The new president, although a major general, was aitired today in a plain frock coat. He made & specca . o few words from the balcony and then es the crowd che=red again retired into the palace, where Governor Magoon read his final decree and the com- mdssion from Washington authorizing him to turn over the island affairs to President (Gomez and the new con- gres Gov. Magoeon Sailed on the Maine. The American provisional governor, Charles E. Magoon, who escorted Gen- eryl Gomez to the palace and the turned over to him the reins of gov- sailed on the new Maine. ture of the programme was rpromptu, for it had been ex- up to the last minute that the scout cruiter Birmingham would call to Have Controlled Affairs for the departing executive. The Maine was followed out of the harbor by the battleship Mississippi and the army transport MoClellan. Fireworks, musio, 8inging, Decorations Tonight the city is again brilliantly illuminated, and the streets, parks and water front congested with the out- pouring of people. The palace and oth- er public buildings are aflame with electric bulbs. Fireworks are burning throughout the city in the same pro- fusion that characterizes the Fourth of July in the United States, and cafes are gay with music and singing. Some of the illuminations are most unique, especially in one of the parks, where vari-colored lights have been placed in the green tops of the laurel trees and palms. The decorations on the buildings everywhere are most elab- orate, being compo#®l chiefly of Cuban and Spanish flags. Even the trolley cars are laden with bunting, palms and artificial flowers. 3,000 U. S. Troops Yet to Leave _the Island. | The departure of Governor Magoon and the military officers who served as | advisers to the native officials during | the period of intervention. leaves about three thousand ¢rooops stll on theisland under command of Major General Thomas L. Bar These will be re- turned to the United States as fast as the transport service will permit, the last of the troops leaving in April 1st. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE TO CUBA Reiteration of the Sincere Friendship and Good Wishes of l#med States. Washington, Jan. 28—A message ex- pressing hope for Cuba’s success was sent by President Roosevell to the president and the congress of the re- public of Cuba today. It follow “Governor Mageon will, by my di- rection, turn over to you on the 28th of this month, the contrel and govern- ment of the is'and of Cuba, and he will thereup declere the provisional ad- ministration of the affairs of the island by the United States to be at an end. Upon the occasion of this final act, I desire to reiterate to you the sin- cere friendship and good wishes of the DUnited States, and our most earnest hopes for the stability and success of your government. Our fondest hope is that you may eajoy the blessing of peace, prosperity, justice, and orderly liberty, and that the friendship which has &xisted between the republic of the United States and the republic of | Cuba may centinue for all time to| come.” ! I'o Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez, the Iy _inaugnurated president of Cuba, | cn.” Luke E. Wright, the secretary of war of the United States, sent the following m uge: “Accept my heartfelt congratulations to yourself, the congress, and the peo- ple of Cuba upon your inauguration. | I bid you Godepeed and the hope that your gdminisiration may have every measur® of success. May the Cuban | républic be of long life, peace and prosperity.” POWERFUL FACTOR FOR PEACE. | Paris Temps Pays a Tribute to Amer- ican Battleship Fleet. | Jan. 2 ‘White, the ambas has returned ¥ iera enthusiastic over the ception given tae American fleet and inced that its visit to France ana r will give the people idea of the American Henry ador, d the happy, intelligent bea »f the sturdy bluejackets produced a able impression, which was augmented by the spirit of loyalty and -mips pays & tribute to Presi- dent Roodevelt as the one who built up the American iiest, which, it says, s so able to the United States In nence of her new pagition in the rank world pow; In this connection the Temps points out that Franco - American friendship stands as u powerful factor for the peace equilibrium of the world. BRIBE TAKING SUPERVISORS Trial of Patrick Calhoun at San Fran. cisco. San Francisco, Jan, 28.—Prosecution and defense in the trial , of Patrick «'athoun clashed again today when the wisdom and sincerity of the prosecu- tion's counsel were -nestioned by a juror under examination. Walter E. Buck, an employe of the Associated Qil company, replying to a question by Stanley Moore of the defense, declar- ed he did not believe the siuation warranted the grant of immunity to wil the alleged bribe taking supervis- ors of the Schmitz administration. Be- fore taking issue with this oplnion, Prosecutor Francis J. Heney eligited the fact that Henry Ach was attor- ney for the Associated Oil company and that M. W. F. Herron was a di- rector, The talesman was challenged for cause and dismissed, as were several others during the forenoon session. Deadloek Exists in Fishery Agree- ment. Bt. Johns, N. F., Jan. 28.—The co- lonial government has not given its aseent, yet, to the proposéd fishery agreement between Great Britain and the United States, and the opinion is expressed In some quarters here that it will fail. Premier Bond and his cabinet decline to discuss the situation for publication, but it is admitted in kovernment circles that a deadlock exists, | | Hlinois Benatorial Deadlock Continues. Bpringfield, Ill, Jan. 28.—But one scnatorial ballot was taken in the rht session today, and it was vold of nteresting results. Under a joint res- olution the two houses adjourned un- ti Tuesday, consequently there wiil be o lull at the capitol during the senatorfal deadlock until Monday at least. The week-end transfers the scene of con again to Chicatgo, and many members will part of the time between now WAGES INCREASED | 1,700 Employes of Boston Street R way Affected. Boston, Jan. 28—The seventeen | hundred employes of the Boston & Northern Street ay will recelve increased wages unde ecisfon, | announced tonight, of bitrators | appoinied some tine ago to adjust the differences petween the company and its employes, der the new sca which will go into effect on January 41 and remain in operation until O tober 1, 1910, the men will receive cents per hour during the first vear of employment. 22 cents for the se: ond year, 23 cents for the next three years, cents for the two and | ents thereafter. Under the old | scale the wages ranged from 20 to 25 cents, and thie increases were less frequent. 1 The arbitrators Hamlin, John R. A. Rose. Charles iham and George | MONOPOLY OF DIAMOND TRADE Established by German Government— RT Uabled Paragrapas, CUBAN REPUBLIC'S NEW STA "the Rescript from the Emperor. Berlin, Jan. 28 today pubiishes a cript from Em- peror William establishing a gove: ment monopoly of the trade in all di- amonds found in German Southwest Africa. All stones must be tur over to the representative of the gov- ernment, who will undertake their sale | and turn over to the owner the pro- | ceeds after deducting the expenses in- | curred and a tax, which together will amount to about one-third the value The Nord Deutsche Zeitung says thal all the owners of diamond properties on Luederitz bay have agreed to form a joint stock company which will be- come the representative of the govern- ment in buying, polishing and selling diamonds / PR RIS PANAMA CANAL PURCHASE. C. P. Taft Enters Vigorous Denial of Rainey’s Charges. The Reichsanzeig ‘Washington, Jan. 28.—Charles P. Taft has entered a vigorous denial of the charges of Representative Rainey of Illinols, that he was in any way identified with the Panama canal pur. chase. In a telegram to Mr. Rainey today, Mr. Taft declires unfounded the statements assoclating him with the transaction. It was Mr. Rainey's purpose to read the telegram and make an explanation in the house to- dav but as no opportunity was af- forded him to do so, he will present the matter tomorrow. Lacked One Vote of Re-election. Madison, Wis, Jan. 28.—United States Senator Isaac Stephenson again today lacked one vote of re-election ‘when he received 66 out of a total of 132 votes cast on joint ballot. Com- pared. with yesterday's baliot the changes today were five new recruits im Mr. Stephenson’s favor, and the l:l of four whe were with him ycs-l | rapid progr 3 t | ed from $1,700,000 to $2.000,000 by the | thirds vote, | cer t NCRWICH Algiers, Jan. 28—Five o'clock tea was served on the United States bat- tleship Kearsarge this afternoon and was attended by the French and Amer- ican officers, the naval authorities and a large namber from the American col- ony. London, Jan, 28.—The underwriters of the new Canadian loan of $30,000,- 000, interest at 3 3-4 per cent., 1ssue price 99 1-4, the subscriptions to which were closed yesterday, have been left with 59 r cent. of the amount on their hands. The loan is now quoted at a discount of one-half of 1 per cent, Rome, Jan. 28.—An automobile in which Princess Alice of Bourbon, the youngest daughter of Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, and several com- panions, were driving, was wrecked in _an accident near the Via Reggio today. The princess and her friends were thrown out of the machine, but were not injured. Paris, Jan. 28.—The maritime com- mittee of the chamber of deputies has declined to ask the government to recognize in a special manner the hero- ism of John R. Binns, the Marconi operator aboard the Republic. who was instrumental in bringing other steam- ers to the assistance of the Republic | and her passengers after she was cut down by the Florida off Nantucket. POLITICAL TREND OF THE ORGANIZATION CRITICISED. Speech by ‘Member of United Mine Workers’ National Executive Board. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 28.—Criticis- ing the politica trend of the convention of the United Mine Workers of Amer- ica, James Mooney of Missouri,a mem- ber of the national executive board ot the association, said in a speech to- day, opposing a resolution protesting to congress against a repeal of the tariff on coal: “The other day you committed this convention to populism, when you rec- ommended the issue of currency in- stead of bonds for payment of the ex- pense of deepening waterways. Now you have committed it to socialism by adopting a resolution declaring for public ownership of public utilities. If vou protest against the removal of the duty on coal, you commit us to repub- licanism. and if this happens I shall introduce something that shall commit you to Bryanism.” A satement, said to be authoritative, was given but that the count had pro- ceeded far enough to show that Letis" majority for president over his op- ponent, John Walker, weuld be from 15,000 to 20,000. The Walker party is preparing material with a view of con- testing the electlon on charges of fir- regulariy in the polling In some dis- tricts last December. STOLE TROLLEY CAR TICKETS FROM CONNECTICUT GCO. Three Men Arrested in Hartford—Will Have Hearing Today. Hartford, Conn., Jan. 28.—Following theft for some time past of car ckets from the Conuecticut company, Dana Medling, 19 years old, of Wind- sor, a clerk in the company's offices here; Cornelius A. Moyland, a tailor, formerly a trolley conductor, and Fay M. Loyell, a clerk in a local insurance office, were arrested tonight, charged with the theft of the tick Accerding to the police, Medling has admitted the taking of $155 worth of the tickets in the shape of one-dollar books, and they think that there have been many more stolen of which he has given no account. Moylan, who makes most of the uniforms for the local trolleymen, the police allege, re- ceived the tickets, as did Lovell, and disposed of them to conductors on the Hartford line: 2 Theze tickets, the police allege, were turned in by the conductors in place of cash fares, and other arrejqts are expected to follow All three men were released on $500 bonds for trial tomorrow morning. BLOOD SPOTS ON HIS SHOES. | Pole Arrested, Charged With Murder | of Aged Couple. i Chester, “Pa., Jan. 28.—Joseph B. Chogwaskie, a Pole, was arrested in this cit¢ tonight, charged with the murder of Henry James and wife, the | aged couple whose bodies were found horribly mutilated in the barny their farm, near Berwyn, on W day morning. Chogwaskie, who was formerly employed on the James farm, was taken into custody in a Polish tlement in the lower s He denied knowledge of the cri even went so far as to deny eve ing worked for the James couple. A farmhand named George Sheaf, who was employed on the farm at the same time as Chogwaskie, was aiso picked up here, and positively identified the suspectel man as having been Jn the employ of the murdered couple. Tk were bloodspotss on Chogwa shoes. The chief of police of West Chester and the district attorney of the county e here tonight and took the pris- oner to the West Chester jail. 3 ie's Imprevements at West Point Military Academy. Jan. 28.—Owing to the that has been made int in the work of b & addition quarters and other bulld- i as well as in the construction of , the estimates for cal year have been increas- ‘Washington, retary of war for continuing the im- provements of the military academy. Ten thousand dollars is also asked | with which to ir Il a new organ in the new cadet chapel. Resignation of Walking Delegate wm\ Accegted. Globe, ‘Arizona, Jan. 28.—At a special meeting of the Globe Miners’ union today the resignation of Walking Dele- gate Wills was accepted by a two- Wills was the union offi- whom the mine operators ob- Jecte® and was responsible for the re- cent shutdown. The Old Dominion Copper company announces resump- tion of business, * L AN August Belmont's Condi tory. New York, Jan. 28.—August Bel- mont's condition as reported at the general memorial _hospital tonight is excellent. ;He passed a wholly satis- factory day. Brought Marines from Cuba. New York, Jan, 28.—The United States ‘cruiser Prairie, which brought a detachment of marines yesterday from Havana, part of whom she dis- charged at the Brooklyn navy yard, sailed late today for Boston, to land the remainder of the detachment at the Charleston navy yard on Satisfac- Lost Part of Deckload Squall. Hyannis, Mass., Jan. 28—The schoo- ner Hannah F. <Carleton, Stockton Springs for New York, put in here to- day for repairs. She lost a large part of her deckload of jumber during a gquall on Thursday nigh’ “CONN., mv impossible to Reach Verdict MISTRIAL ENTERED IN THE CASE OF ED MARSHALL o b « TEN JURORS FOR ACQUITIA And Two for Conviction of Murder in Second Degree—Alleged Nig - Rider Trial—Jury Discharged. Union City, Tenn., Jau. 23.—After the entering of a mistrial in_the case of Bd Marshall, alleged night rider, and charged with implication in the murder of Capt. Quentin Ranken, an- nouncement was made by the prose- cuting attorneys that they will en- deavor to have the hearing of others charged with having had a part in the Reel Joot lake lynching deferred till Ma Marshall Jury Discharged. The jury in the Marshall case was | discharged today when it was an- nounced that with ten of the jurors for acquittaj and two for conviction of murder in the second degree it would be impossible to reach a verdict. Plan te Remove Other Prisoners. It is the plan of the state to placo a motion tomorrow ordering the re moval of the sixteen men confined i the military barracks and the county jall to other points in this judicial dis- trict pending their trials, I NO MORE STREET SOLICITING BY SALVATION ARMY In Boston for Thanksgiving anl Christmas Dinners. Boston, Jan, 28.—The Salvation Army lassies and Volunteers of Amer- ica Santa Clauses who for years have made the strests of the city bright and picturesque by their costumes and red boxes during the holiday season can- not hereafter solicit funds on the street for Thanksgiving and Christ- inas dinners for the poor, according to | Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara, | who issued his annual report today. Wihile suck solicitation was confined to a few religious and benevoient organ- izations, 1t wae tolerated by the police says the report, but the custom has grown to such an extent that annually more than fifty different organizations seek the privilege of soliciting aid and the commissioner declares that as the law strictly forbids such a practice, the, regulation will be enforced to lhel letfer. CARMACK JURY DWINDLES. Numbers Two Less Than Five Days Ago—New Venire 500 Men. Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 28—With the jury numbering two less than it did flve days ago, the ninth day of the trial of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper, Robin Cooper and John Sharpe, accus- ed of the murder of former Senator E. W. Carmack, ended today with every prospect of a further depletion e court evensed Juros Leigh ant Jdck- son, charged with intoxication and bias, today, and Intimetel that Juror ‘Whitworth would be excused tomor- | row. The last named has been ill for ceveral months, and two physicians have signed certificates that if he re- mains in the jury box his life may be | forfeited. ‘The state opposed his re- lease and the court ordered the phy- sicians summoned to testify. They will appear tomorrow. At the same time the new venire of 500 men will appear, and an effort will be made to get from them the remainder of the jury. After Juror Leigh’s release from jury service he was arrested on a charge of per- Jjury aind released on $1,500 ball to an- swer-~hefore the grflm jury. PEOPLE OF MESSINA ALARMED Fear Repstition of the Earth Shocks in More Serious Form. Messina, Jan, 28.—The population felt particular alarm today over a number of earth shocks which oc- curred, as it was just a month since | the great earthquake overwhelmed the | city. For the past few days the peo- | ple seemed to have hecome possessed with the idea tihat there would be a repetition of the earth’s movement, perhaps even in more serious form. Terrific rain storms have prevailed and the downpour has caused a sus- pension of work. The ,American re- lief ship Celtic landed such a great quantity of meat here that General Mazza was obliged to distribute it in part to the soldlers, but he ordered the military commissariat later to re- turn to the people an equal quantity out of the soldiers’ provisions. E J. HILL SPENT $3,102.99 In His Campaign for Senator—State-. ment Filed at Hartford. Hartford, Tonn ment of the expe gressman E. J. for senator were of state’s office tod . 28.—The state- «cs incurred by Con- 11 in his campaign ed in the secretary and show a total H expenditure of $3,102.99. The items were as follows: To J. H. Roraback, political agent, $2.500; Byron Adams, Washington, printing and distributing, $241.09: Norwalk Hour, advertising, ; Norwalk Hour, printing, $10.75; traveling expenses for sundry persons $41.15: traveling expenses, as near as could be estimated, $300. BUSINESS DISCRGANIZED. English Metropolis Hidden in Pall of Yellow Fog. London, Jan. 28.—This is the third day that London has been hidden in a pall of yellow fog, which has caused complete disorganization of traffic anl business of all kinds. Pleasure resorts are practically deserted and shopkeep- { ers and the restaurants are suffering heavy losses. The theaters are doing only a small fraction of their custom- ary business, while there have been several serious jewelry and other rob- beries. To Be Next Governor General of Can- ada. London, Jan. 28.—It is reported that the Right Hon. John Sinclair, secre- tary for Scoltand, who has just been raised to the peerage, will be the next governor general of Canada_ In 1904 he-married Lady Marjorie Gordon, the daughter of the seventh earl of Aber- deen, who was governor general of Canada from 1803 to 189% during which time Mr. Sinclair was secretary to the earl. Seclection of Jury to Try Mrs. Dugphy. Chicago, Jan. 28.—Selection of & jury to try Mrs. Martha Mabelle Dunphy, wife of a Boston physician, on a charge of nen.llns ocks and jewelry from Charles BE. of Boston, , also began here today. The alleged theft is declared by the Giles to have occur- red at the Great Northern mfi‘ 1909. Vfles_ggflsihilily WILL BE DECIDED BY THE COURT OF ADMIRALTY. SUIT FOR K_AVY DAMAGES Brought by White Star Line Against Italian Line—Owners of Florida ‘Bring Suit Against the Republic. New York, Jan. 28.—Just which ship was responsible for the collision be- tween the White Star liner Republic and the Itelian liner Florida; off Nan- tucket, and which company shall pay the damages, will be decided by the court of admiralty. Blame for Coilision Placed on Florida. Both companies filed suits toda The owners of the Republic claim dam- ages of $2,000,000 and recite, in con- cise legal form, the story of the mar- velous sea disas Thé blame for the coliision is placed on the Florida and the contention is made that the latter ming at “an immoderate when_ the crash came. Florida Owners Libel Su The owners of the Florida also filed a libel suit and a petition for a limita- tion of lability against the Florida. The petitioners ask that their labil- ity, in case the suits are decided against them, be placed at $224,000, réhe value of the damage to the Flori- a. Later the Florida's owners applied for and obtained order from Judge Adams in the U d States circuit court staying all suits for damages against the steamship Florida on the ground that their petition for limita- tion of liability probably had been filed before the $2,000,000 libel suit of the Oceanic Steamship Navigation com- pany. In their suit proper the Florida owners allege that the collision wa due to the neglect of the Republic's officers. Italian Captain and Crew Should Re- | ceive Some Praise. C. B. Richards & company, agents for the Lloyd-Italiano line, to which the Fiorida belongs, believe that Cap- tain Ruspini, his officers and crew should ¢ in for some of the praise that has been bestowed upon the offi- s of the Republic. In a statement sued tonight they point out the bravery and humanity displayed by Captain Ruspinil, who, despite the fact that his vessel was sorely damaged, stood by the Republic for more than twenty-four hours, rescuing the pas- sengers from the Republic and then transferring them to the Baltic when that ship reached the scene. The statement is made that had the Baltic not arrived Captain Ruspini would successfully have brought his over- crowded ship into this port. BODIES OF CONSUL CHENEY AND HIS WIFE Arrive on Fabre Liner Vene: from Italy—Interment in New Haven. New York, Jan. 8. the two American vic vulsion of nature at Messina, Italy, Just a month ago today, United States S. Cheney and Mrs. ed in the harbor tonight. on board the Fabre lner which arkd wil therefore remain at the quarantine station un ing. Count Massigilia, the sul general at New York, They Venezia, are arrived after dark, anchored of those to receive the steamer's dock. He will wreaths on the coffins, a graceful tribute that will be done at the request of Signor Mayor des Pla bassador at hee, the Italian am- Washington, GREAT FREIGHT RATE WAR | May Result from Action of the Boston & Maine. Baltimore, Jan. 28.—Officials of the Baltimore & Onio rallroad refused to- | | day to comment upon the action of the which ves- commerce uid insist on a per hundred the Boston & Maine railroad terday notified the int commission w freight rate cents pounds from Boston to the west, same as from Baltimore. Opinion in local railroad and ship- ping circles, however, is that the ac- tion of the Boston & Maine leaves no avenue for escape from a great freight rate war. The Baltimore & rallroad, against which the Boston & Maine ap- parently has chiefly directed its action, | has not yet adopted any retaliatoiy measure, but there is little doubt that it will Jower its tariff to meet the cut! of the Boston & Malne. This, it is expected, will be followed the Philadelphia by sim ar action by and New York lines, and later by those | in Canada and roads centering at New Osleans. THE NEXT CiE’;{S{JS. Lively Debate in House Over Printing of Reports. Washington, Jan. 28.—Almost the entire session of the house of repre- sentatives was taken up today with a discussion of the conference report on the bill providing for the next cen- sus. A lively debate ensued over a provision granting to the director of the census the right to have the print- ing of the reports done by private concerns in case such action should be deemed advisable, with the result that the report was agreed to. The army appropriation bill was called up and had been but briefly discussed when the house adjourned. Noted Alienist to Testify for Captain Hains. Baltimore, Jan. 28.—Dr. Charles G. Hill of this city. a noted alienist, will testify as an expert on behalf of Cap- tain Peter C. Hains, Jr., at his coming trial for the kiliing of Williamm A. An General P. C. Hamns and his son, Thornton, recently acquitted of com- plicity in the case, ‘were here today and arranged for Dr. Hill's appearance for the defense. Sailor Lost Overboard from U. 8. S. Yankton. Washington, Jan. 28.—Leroy White, an ordinary seaman on the United States ship Yankton, while that vessel was en route from Villefranche fo! Gibraltar, today, was thrown overboar: by the heavy roll of the vessel and drowned. The body was not recovered White's home address was Jerseyville, Illinois. At Naples, Jan. 27: Italia, from New York. . At Alexandria, Jan. 28: Cedric, from New York At Southampton, Jan. 23: from New York. At Havre, Jan, 28: La Savole, from New York. Teutonie, T* Constant L. Andrews, the Banke: The Question of | tomsessen reesrans | Work of Relieving Earthquake sut- ferers was pushed with vigor. it Was Believed That the Crisis in the international naval conference was over. Plans Were Announced for the es- tablishment of a radium institute in England. The Guggenheims and J. P. Morgan Joined hands in a deal to develop Alaskan mines, Miss Anne Morgan, daughter of the finencier, started & crusade against un- sanitary cigar factories. It Was Reported in Albany that Mr. Roosevelt is seeking control of the re- publican state machine. Secretary Root and Ambassador Bryce signed the Newfoundland fish- eries treaty at Washington, Governor Patterson of Tennes his inaugural address denied complic ty in the killing of E. W. Carmack. Tnree Men Were Killed and one woman and two chiliren were injuxed in a fight at a Mexican ranch scttle- ment. in The United Mine Workers of America denounced the decision of Justice Wright in the case of Gompers, Mitch- eil and Morrison. Moses Shire, Ccunsel for P. J. Kieran, head of the defunct Fidelity Funding company, said plans were being made for Kieran to pay in full the $5,000,000 liabilities of his concern. renewad his application for the relea of his wife fr Bloomingdale asylum, and Justice Gerard said he would per- sonally Investigate her mental condi- tion. Special Vienna Despatches Say that P-hnn the Turks deny having occupied strategical positions on the Bulgarian e constantly increasing they where have found weakness, Alligator Steak Will Be Served at the banqaet to President-elect Willlam ¥1, Taft at New Orleans on Feb, 13, on rival from Panama, when the rnors of nine southern states will in disposing of his new dish. Passing Upon the Competency of a jur ted to trv the slavers of ex- Senator Carmack at Nashyille, Judge Hart sald: “A man is drufik when he is so much under the influence of liquor that he becomes a nuisance to the general publ This will be the standard upon which the court will decide this case.” BCUND HER HANDS, ROBBED THE PREMISES Mrs. Dernardo Freed Her Bonds and Called for Help—Robbers Caught. Chester, Conn., Jan. 28.—The home of Tony Denardo on- the outskirts of this place was_ entered today b two Italians, and Mrs. Denardo bound while the two men ransacked the house, securing between $13 and $20. The two men, who gave their names as Joe Delarco and Rocaria Catalano, living_on Third avenue, N York, Liave been hanging oround Chester for the past two weeks, looki~ for work, which they were unable to secure, Today they went to the Denardo home, and finding Denardo away from home, demanded money of Mrs. De- nardo, threatening her with a revol- ver, declaring that they would kill her if she did not give them what they wanted. On her saying that there was no money in the house, they bound her hands and went through the different rooms in the house, finding the money in a bureau drawer in one of the rapms. While the men were ransacking the house, Mrs, Denardo freed herself and climbing out of a window called for help. Her cries frightened the men, who made their escape. Tonight they were arrested at East Haddam v Sheriff Bugbee Landing and brought here. When searched $10.3¢ was found on their persons. One of the men had a re- volver and the other a_stiletto made at of a file which had been ground ywn. They will be brought up for trial in the local kourt tomorrow morning. WALL STREET QuUIZ. Governor Hughes' Investigating Com- mittee in Session Yesterdoy. | | New York, Jan. 28.—The committee appointed by Governor Hughes to in- to the methods In use on the exchanges doing business in rk was in session today. Severa] officials of the New York cotton exchange appeared before the committee and were questioned at | length upon the practice of dealing in cotton futures, Another session of | the committee will be held tomorrow, when it is expected the Inquiry into the practices in vogue on the cotton exchange will be concluded The Investigation of the New York stock exchange will not be begun un- til February 11, when R. H. Thomas, of that body, and H. F chafrman of the exchange's : on “conduct detrimental to nge,” will be examined. PLANNING A PROGRAMME For Legislation During Remaind-r of This Session of Congrass. . 28.—A ccoierence between Senators > and Representative Watson, republican “whip” of the | house, looking to the arrangement of a programme legislation for the remainder of the session. The senate leaders made it clear that they did not purpose to enact any laws of a general character because the appropriations bill will occupy practically all of the remaining time. Mr. Watson said the house would pass the statehood bills for Arizona and New Mexico, and possibly the Knox bll] regulating shipments of texicating liquors into “dry” commu- nities. White House Dinner to Supreme Court Body. Washington, Jan. 28—Supreme court dignity and stateliness, accompanied by decoraiive heauty and conversa- tiona] vivacity, gave the dinner at the White House tonight in honor of the highest judicial body in the United States, a listinction which is pos- sessed by none of the other annual | dinners at the executive mansion. Richmond roses were used in the ta- | ble decoratien: Many Passengers Injured in Southern Railway Wreck. Louisville. Ky., Jan, 28—Fifteen per- sons were seriously injured and a score of other passengers more or less bruised Yocuy by the derailment of a portion of in No. 9 on the South- ern railway bound from Evansville, Ind.. to Louisville. Picrce Walz of Milltown, Ind, is believed to be fa- g tally injured. The train struck a de- fective rail. WO CENTS. Foreign Capitals Again Anxious POWERS AGAIN RESORTING TO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. UNREST OVER THE BALKANS Danger of Trouble Between Turkey and Bulgaria Increases—Great Brit- ain Advises Turkey. London, Jan. 23.—The Balkan situa- tion Is again causing sdme anxiety at the Buropean capitals. Bulgaria's ac- tion in calling out her reserves parently explained by Turkey’s a tempt to obtain a rectification of the exitting frontier as a condition for re- ducing her monetary demands from Bulgaria. Noting the danger of trounie between ‘Turkey and Bulgaria, the powers are again resorting to negotia tion to bring ahout joint pressure in favor of a peaceful settlement, Sounding the Powers. It s reported that Sir Edwar the * British foresign !ecretll"’!.arflelyl' sounded the powers on this subject and a St Pct_rrflhurg despatch announces semi-officially that Russia has already adéressed a circular despatch to all the signatories of the a.rfl?. treaty. In this circular Rus<ia proposes to make common representations .to both Sofia and Constantinople againet any change being made In the frontier line which would endanger European peace and urging both governments to re- frain from a military movement. Turkey Advised to Accept $20,000,000 Indemnity. According to a Sofia despatch, Great Britain has advised Turkey to accept an_indemnity of $20,009,000 and Bul- garia is inclined to pay this sum, pro- vided Turkey abandons her clalm for rectification of the frontfer. Negotia- tions between Austrla-Hungary and Turkey are still dragging owing to the fact that the Turkish government has not vet succeeded in putting an end ts the Austrian boycott. THE “SALOME"” DANCE " \ BY MISS MARY GARDEN. Those Who Expected to Witness the Height of Reailism Were Disappointed. New York, Jan, 28.—The much her- alded production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome,” which had been anticipated as the great event of the musical sea- son, was given at the Manhattan opera house tonight in the presence o1 brilliant audience which had paid double prices for the privilege of hearing it. The music drama, which is written on a theme furnished by Oscar Wilde's poem, had a previous presenta- tion in New York two years ago at the Metropoiitan opera house, but the “Dance of the Seven Vells,” which forms one of the chief features of the opera, aroused such criticism “er a_ single performance the work wi withdrawn from the Metropolitan re; ertoire and never repeated. Tonight's rendition dl d in many respects from the one given two years agn, particularly as regards the fa- mcus dance, and gave absolutely no of- fense, Departing from the precedent es- tablished by Mme. Fremstad, who cre- ated the role of “Salome” In the Metro. politan production, and who left the dancing to a professional balerina, Miss Mary Garden, the Manhattan “Salome,” interpreted the dance her- self. There was nothing sensational n Miss Garden’s dancing and those whe werc attracted to the Manhattan by the expectation of witnessing the height of realism were disappointed. PANAMA CANAL LIBEL CASE. Douglas Robinson to Appear as Cem- plainant Against The World, New York, Jan. 28.—Uncertainty as to what action would be taken on the recent suggestion made by District Attorney Jerome in the case of the government's suit against the New York World for libel, that the federal authorities susperd their activities and permit him to proceed In their stead, was in a measure removed today by the signing of an affidavit by Douglas Robinson, brother-in-law of the presi. dent. Although no authoritative annource- ment to this effect was made, it is be- Heved that Mr. Robinson's signing of the affidavit in question means that he has accepted Mr. Jerome's proposal to sppear as a complaining witness against the World and that the grand jury of the county of New York llerv— paring to take the matter in hand. Mr. Robinson was closeted with the district attorney for nearly an hour today, but neither would discuss what the subject of thelr long ta! been. OMNIBUS CLAIMS BiLL Before Senate Most of the Day—The Brownsville Episode. Washington, Jan. 28.—The omnibus claims bill was hefore the senate al- most all of the session today. Vari- ous amendment; were offered and act- ¢d upon, the vote on an amendment to repeal the Tucker act under which war claims are sent to the court of claims being postponed until tomorrow, Sen- ator Foraker gave notice that tomor- row he would agajn call up his bill for the reinstatement of the discharzed soldiers’ of the Twenty-fifth infantry, who wera discharged without honor on account of the Brownsville episode. SWORD AND BOMB IN KOREA. Follow Attempted Assassinations Journey of Emperor. Tokio, Jan. 28.—A despatch from Seul says that while the imperial trais was on the way to Pyeng Yang one of the emperor’'s aids attacked the hon secretary with a sword. The official escaped with his life, but suffered a wound, whose severity is not yet known. A bomb was thrown in a temporary building erected at Kaisyong for thé reception of the emperor. The general feeling of unrest has caused the imperial visit to Wofu to be abandoned. $100,000 Masonic Temple for Waterbury Waterbury, Conn. Jan. 28—At a meeting of representatives /of all the Masonic bodies of this city this even- ¢ plans were siarted for the erection of a $100,000 Masonic temple nere. The building lot will cost $33,000 extra and over $15,000 was subscribed at the meeting for this purpose. The build- ing will be fireproof and five stories high. All but the ground floor will be used for Masonic purposes. Emperor Hsuan Tung in Good Health. Peking,, Jan. 29.—Emperor Heuan Tung, concerning whose death and se. rious {linees ve boen o stated omciahy €0 b6 In soed BeaiA: