Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 8, 1909, Page 1

| " VOL. LIL—NO. 56. * THE WHITE HOUSE AUTOMOBILES| Cove Will Have the Right of Way Throughout the District of Columbia, THEY WILL ENOW NO SPEED LIMIT. New Terms to Be Used Hereafter Wil Be “The Presi- dent’s Auto Car” and “The President’s Chauffeur” —Two Fine New Machines Purchased—The White House Combination Garage and Stable. ‘Washington, March 7.—No longer will the terms, “the president’s car- riage” and the “president’s driver” be in_vogue, for with the new adminis- tration comes the terms, “the presi- dent’s anto car” and “the presiden chauffour.” Automobiles will be 2l most_the exclusive method of Jocomo- tion by President Taft and his family. The White house automobiles will have the right of way throughout the Dis- trict of Columbia and will know no sjecd Mmit, Two Fine New Machines. Two fine new machines have already been purchased with the $12,000 ap- propriated by congress for this pur- pose and Mr, Taft has given them a thorough trial. “One is a good-weather bable top, ad pelatad " dark top, an: ed in_darl ot throo shades. This wiil be the car most used by the presidemt. The other car has a limousine body, painted black, and was purchased for the use of Mrs. Taft. Chauffeur Gets $100 a Month. Both bear on each door the coat of arms of the United States. The cars are in charge of experts seat from the factories, ‘will turn them over to the offieial ite house chauffeur who is to be appointed later and who will recelve & salary of $100 per month. will have one assistant. Combination Garage and Horse Stable. The White house garage will be in the ent etables used for the pres- 's horses and carriages. Hereaft- er, the stables will be a combination garage and horse stable. Besides the two automobiles they will quarter sev en’ horses which will be at the dis- K"“’ of Secretary Fred Carpenter and is assistants and for other uses by the executive officers, At present there are thirteen horses belonging to the government quartersd in the stables, and six of these will be turned over te_the quartermaster’s department of the army. Al of Mr. Roosevelt's horses have been sold except his jump- er “Roswell” and Mrs. Roosevelt’s sad- die horse. These will spend the rest of r days at Oyster Bay. Saddle Horses for the Family. The only horses which will be used wy President Taft and his family will be the new saddle horse recently pur- chased in Virginia for the use of the president. and any’ saddle horses re- quired by the other members of the family, THE TAFT FAMILY'S FIRST SUNDAY IN WHITE HOUSE. No Business Callers 8een—Pre: Takes Twelve Mile Ride. ent Washington, March Democratic simpiicity characterized the first Sun- day in the White House of the Taft family. Pres Taft, accompanied by his brother, Charles P, Taft, walked to the Unitarian church for morning services. The capacity of the ediflce wias taxed to its utmost with worship- pers and strangers whose curiosity im- peiled their presence. Tt was expacted that the president wouid arrive in his'automoblle, and his sudden appearance among the crowd of several hundred persons on the side- alk and street was a surprise. There no attempt at demonstration, but the eagerness to get a close view of the new president was not veiled. Twelve Mile Horssback Ride. After service the president accom- anied his brother on foot to the lat- er's temporary residence at Dupent Cirela, where he remained for more than an hour. He returned to the White Hauee on foot, and after luncheon be- stode “Sterret” his newly acquired horse, purchased at Hot Springs, Vi and with General Clarence R. ards his military adet, Captaini Archibald Butt, and President Roosevelt's ordar- ly, McDermott, went for a twelye mile ride over the newly constructed Poto- mae Speedway. Saw No Business Callers. President Paft saw no eallers who had business to transact during the day. thus beginning his administration with the maxim that Sunday should be | a day of rest. A qulet family dinner was served at the White Mouse during the evening, at whigh ‘were present several members of the Taft family who are still in the city. : FIRST LADY OF THE LAND ASBUMES HER DUTIES Mrs. Taft Makes Some Changes in Administration of Exeoutive Mansion. ‘Washington Mareh T. Mrs, William Howard Taft, “first Jady of the land;” hes assumed du without public ceremony or oati of office, which, in weight of responsibilities, magnitude of importance, delicicy of execution and sbsolute lack of compensation, ex- cept the love for her nusband,’ the president, and loyalty to the nation, have no comparison. Knows the Details of White House Etiquette. Mrs. Taft will meet her social re- quirements worthily by virtue of her leng experfence with public life. As the wife of Mr. Taft, she was “first lady of the land™ in the Phtlippine is- iands; she was his wife as a fedoral Judge and as a cabinet minister. In the last nemed position she learned - Washington society and she became an {ntimate of Mrs. Roosevelt and from her learned the details of White house etiquette, Some Miner Change: It was from thie intimacy to which i« added a thorough discussion and mature consideration, that Mrs. Taft has remched her own conclusions, and is already making the minor chenges in the administration of the executive mansion necessary te meet her own 1deas, Uniformed Police Officers and Doo keepers Removed. ‘That thewe ideas will meet with gen. eral approval vxn they are under- stood is a confident prediction. The addition ef the executive office ‘ullding perm¥ts of an emtire divorce- memt of the offolal business of tho the Witite house proper is to be avalled of That the main ance of a private residence, the uni- formed police officers apd frock coat- have been replaced by negro footmen in livery. For safety an officer is re talned on duty in the miniature office room inside the main entrance, and another on the second floor of the mansion. ~Public Rights Recognizsd. The rights of the public are recog- nized by the maintenancé of the hour from noon until one o'clock when ad- mission is granted through the east entrance to the historic AKast room end to the, parlors of the mansion., Woman Housekeeper. Mrs. Taft has abolished the position of a steward and will conduct her do- mestic arrangements through a woman housekeeper, Informal Sccial Functions. ‘While the season of prescribed of- ficial dinners is over, it may be pre- dicted that the new tenants of the ‘White house will Lave & series of in- formal social functions during the spe- cial session of congress, which will bring animation to the sedate struc- ture during the first few months of the Taft regime. Mrs. Taft 46 Years Old. Mrs, Taft is forty-six years old, al- though her appearance and natural animation would not indicate that fact. She possesses an analytical mind, is naturally domestic, is an ardent lov- er of her husband, and takes upon her- self without commient or hesitation the entire responsibility of her position. To relieve the president from domes- tic cares and social adjustments seems to be the basis of her administration and her first few days of duty indicate that she is es cogipetent for the task as is her husband for the duties to Which he bas peen called by the na- tion, THE BALKAN SITUATION. NO STRIKING DEVELOPMENTS Expected Before March 31—Russia Not in Position to Hazard War. Berlin, March Since the Austro- Hungarien government has set March 81 as the limit within which it expects Servia’s reply, since he interview with Count Forgach, the Austrian minister at Belg had with tne Servian ad- ministration yesterday, it Is belleved here no striking development is likely in the Balkan situation until that pe- riod draws to an end. Count Forgach, in eddition to noti- fying Servia that his government was rot in & position to submit a renewal of the commerclal treaty between the two countries for parlimanétary sanc- tion, also informed the Servian =ov- crnment that Austria cherished the confident hope that Servia would no- tify his government that she had de- clded to change her policy with re- gard to Bosnta and Herzegovina, and that it was her intention to malintain peaceful relations with Austria-Hun- gary. The German foreign office considers a peaceful settlement between Austria and Servia, acting alone, as probable. Austria’s note with regard to this mat- ter is described semi-officially as con- cilitatory and mot in the nature of an imatum. It appears to be theé con- tention that Russia {s not in a position to hazdrd a war in behalf of Servia as her international political situation is gueh that no guard regiments could be sent from the capital nor could the other garrisons be reduced much below their present gtrength. It ie thought, too, that should Russia become 1 volved in war, Russian Poland would e llkely to rise in Insurrection. This would mean vast expenditures, the re- which would be national bank- France also would be consent to Russia's risking cause so many millions capital are invested in Ru: unwilling_to war, [e- TO STAMP OUT TUBERCULOSIS AMONG WORKING PEOPLE. Plan Adopted by Manufacturing Com panies of Massachusetts. Worcester, Mass., March than twenty manufacturing cc in Worcester county, employing over 12,000 men, women, boys and girls, have enlisted their suppert in a cam- paign to stamp out tuberculosis among the working people. To this end each employing firm has agreed to pay the expenses of three months’ treatment ot the Massachusetts state sanitarium at Rutland of an employe who may be found _suffering from the “white plague” in its early stages. Some of the firms have agreed to pay to the famifies of such persons the wages earned by the employe who has been obliged to go to Rutland for treatment. STRIKE OF STITCHERS ~ IN LYNN SHOE FACTORIES To Go Into Effect This Morning—5,000 Hands May Be Idle. Lynn_Mass, March 7.—A general strike of the 150 McKay stitchers em- ployed in thirty-five shoe factories in this city was ordered by the cxecutive committes of the McKay Stitchers’ un- ion today, after a meeting of the mem- bers, The strike Is scheduled to go into efiect at 7 o'clock tomorrow morrn.- ing and should it be of long duration will result probably in throwing five thousand persons out of work. The general strike ordered today foliows that of forty-six McKay stitchers yes- terday, and, like its forerunmer, is to enforce & demand for a new wage scale, amounting to an increase of about one-twelfth of & eent on each puir of shoe New Date Sug dod‘ Inauguration of President. Washington, March 7.—The last ‘Wednesday of April wes suggested on faiurday as the proper date on which to Insugurate a president, In & joint resolutfon introduced by Senator De- pew. The resolution was in the form of an amendment te the econstitution, and provided that the Sixty-second congress and the term of office of pres- ident and vice président shall continue until the last Wednesday of April, 1913, at noon, The resolution was re- ferred to the committee on privileges and elections, ed doorkeepers have been removed and | of French | Paragraphs. uayaquil, Ecuador, March 7.—Two strong shocks of earthquake, lasting balf a minute, were feit at midnight last night at Guayaquil and along the coast. No Odamage resulted, but the populace was thrown into a state of great panic. Parls, March 7.—Graduates of Co- Tumbla university, New York, who are now located jn Paris, are organizing an alumni association. Notwithstanding a large number of American college men live in Parns, no university club exists. The success of the movement of the Columbia alpmni is likely to advance the idea of a general organization of university men. Lisbon March 7.—The Seculo states that the pretender, Dom Miguel Bra- ganza, has declared his intention of renouncing Lis claim to the throme of Portugal out of sympathy for King Manuel, who had been s0 tragically called upon to assume the crown. It is understood, according to the paver, that Dom Miguel wiij reside in Portu- gal and take part in the work of re- generating the country. HAD DELIGHTFUL TIME * ON WASHINGTON TRIP. | Third Company Msn Ready to Go Again—Congressman Higgins Show- ed Them Every Attention. On Sunday moraing on the boat train the members of the Third company, C. A. C., returned from their Washington trip fo the inauguration. They had a articulariy fine time, having enjoyed ery minut ney put in long hours and will now have much sleep to make up.. They took part in the parade, which was not bad, the streets having becn cleared. Congressman Higgine visited the members at their quarters, he having formerly been a member of the com- mand, and treated the men o cigars and showed them every favor. He in- tended to take them in to the night seseions of congress, but they were oul when he calied for that purpose. Captain Hagberg looked well after the men and they all felt very thank- ful to bim for the excellent quarters he selected. The visitors who a panied the party were also enthu: | over his management of the y. Most of the time. was spent in sight- soeing. OBITUARY. Alvin H. Wri The many friends of Alvin H. Wright were grieved to learn of his death, which occurred about six o'clock Sun- day evening at the Backus hospital, from kidney trouble. He had been in poor health for some time, having been seriously il] about Christmas time, but was much better until taken again two weeks ago tomorrow Alyin H. Wright was born in Clarks Falis, North Stonington, May 1, 1844 the only son of Mr. and_Mrs. Daniel Wright, who lived most of their long lives in that vicinity. When 18 vears of age, while living at home, he en- listed in Company K of the Twenty- first Connecticut volunteers and went to the front, seeing much service. He served throughout the war, After peace was declared he was for about thres years custom house officer -in Following ‘that he locat- and engaged in the bot- tling business, but was not there long Dbefore coming to Norwich. He then beeame associated with Irving Harvev in the bottling business in Franklin street, but for the past 23 years had been in the business for himself in Cove street. He was a mer iber of Sedgwick post, Ne. 1, G. A Norwich lodge, No. 12, A. O. U. W, Bartenders’ union, and had been an Odd Fellow. He was | for years a member of the Wauregan hook and ladder company. He was twice married ,his first wife dying August 11, 1892, " leaving two sons. Thomas and Chester Wright of this city. He married Helma Peter- son in 1893, by.whom there are four children surviving, Marie, ~Helen, ther and Florence. The parents the deceased died two years ago, father passing away January 2, and his mother March 12. 1807, He is survived by hie wife, two sons and four daughters. A gister died many years ago. He leaves one grandchild. Mr. Wright during his residence in this city had become well known throughout the city. He took much interest in current events and had a host of friends. Jeffrey Watson. At the home of his son Herbert, on ipaug Hill, in the town of Sprague ¢ Watson passed away Saturday th vear of his age. m, who was one of fhe dents of the town, was born 19 | In West Greenwich, R. I, Dec. 16, 1818, the son of Jeffrey and Annie Gailup received his education in nd Jater went into a He came to Baltic fro Rhode Island as an overseer in the tton mill. For the hirty years or more he lived on Pautipaug Hill as a farmer. He was married once, his dying about twenty years ago. He a son, with whom he lived, and daughter, Mrs. Harrlet Mulkin, of Sprague. Another daughter, Mrs. Na- tian Gardner of Ballic, is dead. Mr. Watson was a man of genial disposition of upright character and has maeny friends who will mourn his loss. - GOT MAN AT NEW LONDON. IWas Hiding en Steamer Yuma When Policeman Henderson Located Him. Saturday morning there wae a fight on the Yuma in this city and Joseph Agnesky complained of Thomas Ken- nedy of New York. The latter was ar- rested. ~For this Patrick McCartny struck Edward Kiker, and the latter complained to the police, and Chict Murphy sent men to the wharf to ar rest McCarthy, but the boat was out in the stream. He then sent Police- man Henderson to New London. — A search of the boat was made there Tut McCarthy could not be found. Be- ing told that he had left the boat, a search was made by the policeman about the city, who later returned and found McCarthy behind the bollers and brought him to Norwich for trial this morning. ToW? HALL ADDITION. hing Touches on Removed. The work of putting the finishing touches on to the town hall addition is being done.by the painters, the other workmen having completed their job there. The large partition which has separated the old from the new has been taken down and & very large hali is the result. There are five men in the addition now laying floors, the maple floor in the Ubracy being nearly finished, while part of that in the hall is down. The carpenters state that they will com- plete their werk in the building this weelk, Went Over Offset. A team driven by €. L. Chappell went off the embankment of Rogers ayenue Saturday morning when the horge lost its footing. The team went bacKwards inte Laurel Hil avenue droppi about fifteen feet. The wagon was damaged, but the horse was uninjured. Inaug'u i Visitor Killed ‘POLIOE REGARD THE CASE AS ONE OF COLD-BLOODED MURDER ‘BODY FOUND SNOW COVERED Near Alexandria—Ragged Wound in Neck—Cash and Gbld Watch Found in Pockets—No Clue. ‘Washington, March 7—The body of a well dressed man, partically covered with svow, an dwith a ragged wound in the neck, was found today near Alexandria_Va., a short distance from ‘Washington. 2} In the pockets of the clothing were a travelers' check for $300 issued by the Wells Fargo Express company at Los Angeles, payable to Walter F. Schuize, a card bearing the same name but with an address of 1314 Douglas street, Sioux Cit and another card ‘which bears ‘the name of Mrs Alma Hume Gillette. Motive for the Crime Lac! The police regard the case as one of cold blooded murder. A motive for the murder-is Jacking an the identit: of the man is by no weans complete. Cards and other papers found in the victim's clothes are believed to have been placed there by his slayer. It is not believed that the case Is one of suicide, because of the charac- ter of the wotnd and the fact that no weapon of any sert was found near the pody. The police also assert that it is improbable that robbery was the motive, for $28 in cash and a gold atch were found in the pockets of the victim, elieved to Be Inaugural Visitor. One theory 1g that the murdered m: wag an inauguration visitor who was lured away from the city and mur- dered. His hody was found in a field, about four hundred yards from the Alexandrig railroad station, The au- thorities believe they will establish the identity of/the victim from a let- ter, without envelope, evidently be- longing to tle dead man. It was dat- ed “Sioux City, Ia., December 30,” and signed “Your sister, Ellen Dorothy.” The dead man was apparently 35 vears old and his appearance was that a prosperous business man, ELECTIONS IN ITALY FOR CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES Many Conflicts and Great Excitement —Trocps Restore Order. Rome, March T.—General elections were held throughout Italy today for the new chamber of deputies. The campaign had been an apathetic one, but the casting of the ballots r8suited in many conflicts and much excite- ment in a number of provinces. In the province of Caserta one man was killed and reports from other constitn- encles state that many persons were injured in treet brawl® The govern- ment, in anticipation of trouble had taken preventlve measures and the troops eventually succeeded in restor- ing order., According to partial returns received tonight the present ministry is siven a large majority in the new chamber. The exact figures are not kmown, for a number of constituencies, owing to a heavy snowfall in the north. along the Apennines. and g severe rainstorm through the remainder of Mtaly. NEW LONDON POKER JOINT RAIDED BY POLICE. The Propristor and Seventesn Men Ar- rested on Sunday. New London, Conn, March 7.—Sev- enteen men and the proprietor, Max Rosenthal, were arrested in a room on Colden street here today, charged with playing poker. Rosenthal was held un- der bonds to appear in court tomorrow and the seventeen men will be on hand as witnesses. Complaint was made to the police by one of the players who had loaned another player 25 cents and was unable to collect that amount when he asked for it. AFTER SIX MONTHS' HUNT. Emil Jordan Is Arrested in San Fran- cisco by Secret Sersice Men. San Francisco, March 7.—Bmil Jor- | dan_ who is sajd to be wanted in New | York on severdl charges, including the murdér of a policeman, jail breaking on Eliis island, forgery and bringing oung women from France in violation of the immigration laws, was captured here tonight by secret service officers and local detectives. The federal au- thorities have been searchi for six months. He will for New York Tuesday in custody of secret ser.. vice men. Theatrical Manager William H. Bishop | Dead. | New York, March 7.—Willlam H. Bishop, well known in theatrical cir- cles as manager or owner of such old- time successes as The Black Crook, What Happened to Jones, and The County Fair_ died here today at his home from internal injuries sustained three weeks ago, when he was struck by a heavy automobile truck. Mr. Bishop was 64 years old and a natlve of Buffalo Pope’s Condition Inspires Apprehen- n. Rome, March 7—The pope's indis- position has taken on the character. of influenza and his condition inspires apprehension. Notwithstanding his ill health, however_ his holiness took the keenest interest’in the clectoral strug- gle today, insisting upon seeing the despatches giving the returns, Loeb's Nomination Confirmed by Sen- ate. Washington, March 7.—The nomina- tion of William Loeb, Jr., to be col- lector of the port of New York, and Beekman Winthrop to be assistant recretary of the navy were confirmed by the senate in executive session on Saturday. Sodality Meeting. There was a meeting Sunday after- noon of St. Josepl's sodality, at which one member was initiated and the president was authorized to appoint committec for the dance following Eas- ter. A new billiard tournament has been started at the club and it is ex- pected another whist tourney will be opened, there belug much interest along that Hn Were at Fort Wright. Fiith company men to the number of ten went to Fort Wright on Sun- day, leaving here at 6.45. They had practice in range finding and returned late in the afternoon. They included ‘Captain . Tarbox, First Lieutenant Nichols, Quartermaster Sergt. Wil- liams, Sergt. Manning, Corp. Aver, Mechan: . Privates McMahon. Ashland, Landolt and Turner. - From Window OF HOSPITAL WHERE HE HAD BEEN UNDER TREATMZNT. / UNITED STATES NAVAL OFFICER Sustains Serious Fracture of Collar- bone and Br Concussion—Lieut.- Commander Read. Washington, March 7.—Lieutenant leaped today from & second story win- dow of the naval hospital, where for two weeks he had been under treat- ment, and was serlously If not fatally injurcd. That he escaped instant death is"considered by the hospital surgeons as remarkabie. Took a Running Jump. Licutenant Commander Read sent his nurse from the room for a glass of wa- ter. The attendant had hacdly left the ward before the offiecr barricaded the door tightly. Then seizing a heavy oak table, he Tammed It against the win- 13gs. ‘He took a runni dived headlong from the ing upon his head on the ground, thirty feet below. He was Dpieked up In a semi-conscions condition and hurried to the operating room. The attending surgeon discovered that aside from lacerations on_the face and head the officer had suffered a serfous fracture of the collarbone and concussion of the brain, = On Sick Leave Since October, 1907. Read {s 35 years old a native of Bal- timore and received his appointment in the naval service from the state of Maryland. He had been on sick leave since October 1607. BALTIMORE ONCE MORE ON THE DIRECT WIRE. Begins to See the End of Complete Isolation from Outside World. Baltimore, March 7.—The complete isolation from the outside world from which this city has been a sufferer practically since early Thureday morn- ng was mitigated today and the ity began to see the end of the difficulty. The Associated Press office here man- dged to obtain direct wire communica- tion with the New York headquarters by the cordial co-operation of _the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone company at this end and the Ameri- car. Telephone and Telegraph company at the other. From these a direct long distance telenhone wirc was leased and connected with the Morse telegraph in- struments in Baltlmore and New York Linemen of the telephone companies seemed to take a personal interest in the work, lines were run from the tele- phone exchanges In record time and within an hour of the time when it be- came known that the connection was possible the wire was working between the two cities. Shortly after comnruni- cation between the Baltiniore and New York offices of the Associated Prees was established over a wire of the Postal Telegraph company and the Western Union connected thie city with the western circuit. MEMBERS OF TAFT'S CABINET TOOK OATH OF OFFICE Ceremonies in Cabinet Rocm at White Houge Saturday. Washington_ March 7.—Six members of President Taft's cabinet took the oath of office in the cabinet room at the White house shortly after ten o'clock Saturday morning. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Fuller of the supreme court of the United States. The oath was admin- istered first ot Philander C. Knox as secretary of state. Frank H. Hitch- Cock was Dext Sworn in as postmaster general; George Von L. Meyer as sec- retary of the navy; Richard A. Ballin- ger, secretary of the interior: James Wilson, secretary of agricuiture, and Charles Nagel, secrethry of commerce and labor, George Wickersham took the oath of office as attorney general Friday, and Messrs. Dickinsen and MacVeagh will not reach the city for some days. President Taft, Secretar; Carpen- ter, Senator Burton of Ohfo, Richard D. Harlan, son of Justice Harlan of the supreme court, and John Barrett, di- rector of the bureau of American re- publics. were present during the cer- emon WIDOW OF COL. SEELEY. U.B.A. FOUND DEAD IN WASHINGTON She Was the Daughter of Gilbert Rog- ers of New Londen. Washington, March 7.—Mrs. George D. Seeley, widow of Colonel Seeler, U. S. A, was asphyxiated early today in her home in lowa circle. Her body was discovered by a maid late today. Gae issued from the gas jet in the room. The coroner. gave a verdict of accidental death. Mrs. Seeley was 50 vears old. She was a dauzhter of Gil- bert Rogers, New London. Conn. Two children survive her, Miss May Seeley of this city and F. H. Seeley of Fruit- vale, Cal. She will be buried probably Wednesday at Honesdale, Pa. COOPER TRIAL ARGUMENTS Begin Today—Another Arrest for Per- jury Probable. Nashville, Tenn., March 7.—It is not improbabie that before the arguments begin tomorrow in the trial of Col. D. B. Cooper, Robin Cooper and J. D. Sharp, for the murder of former Sen- ator E. Wi Carmack, another arrest for perjury will be made on authority of Attorney General McCarn. This time the accused will be a man of vrominence whose testimony was flatly contradicted by half a dozen persons of unimpeachable character. The state’s attorneys spent Sunday reading the manuscript of the testi- mony and preparing their notes for the arguments. They also divided the testimony into three sections se that no time would be wasted by duplicat- yng their arguments. The attormeys for the defense were equally diligent. and it was late tonight when they left Judge Anderson’s office for a final ci sultation at the jall with the defend- ants, Rejected Suitor Fired Four Young Widow. Plttsburg March 7.—Waking early thie morning at her howe in Beaver, 30 miles west of here, Mre. Mamie Mc- Kee, a young widow, found Wililam G. Wilner, a rejected suitor, standis at her bedside. When she declared in answer to his question that she did not love him, he fired four hul- lets into her head. Wilner then killed himself by taking poison and shooting himself. Late tonight Mrs. McKee is living, with no nessiale chance of re- covery. imes at Commander James H. Read, U. 8. N., ! dow sash, tearing it from lts fasten- | ing juiny and | windew, strik- | the state highway commission mtend- i f Advices From Berlin Indicated op- SR S nonneed S Wi amend 11000000 this year for equipment. Lord Esher Gave a Lecture in Lon- don on Queen Victoria, placing special stress on her efforts to maintain peace. ' There Are 76 Candidates for the final honor of senior wrangler at Camn- bridge. The competition will bes abol- ished next year. Bishop Colton of Buffalo Was Sued by two heirs of wealthy Ann Cassidy ior money they claim he “unlawfully” pald to other heirs. A Report of the Contemplated Sal, of Delmonico’s famous ¥staurant was dcelared untrue by Miss Delmonico, on her return from Kurepe. S Brought by the Mutual Life Irsurance company were stopped by the MecCurdys, who retuined $815,000 of the $6,000,000 sued for, Second Mortgage Bondholders of the Wabash Pitteburg Terminal have re- fused to accept the reorganization plan of first mortgage interests. £ it position to any attempt of the powers io force intervention on Austria and Servie in their negotiations for s tiement, it was Announced at Albany that ed to employ & patent system for the | maintenance and repalr of improved highways throughout the state. PRESIDENT TAFT CALLS SPECIAL SESSION Of Congress for Marcin 15, to Take Up Tariff Revision. ‘Washington, March .—President aft Saturday issued a proclamation calling congress in extraordinary ses- sion Marci 15. While there was noth- ing in the call which hinted at the purpose of the session, its object has heretofore been sfated to be to revise the tariff and fransact no other busi- ness. The call reads: By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. ‘Whereas Public interest requires th ‘Whereas, Public interests require that the congress of the United States should he convened in extra session at 12 o'clock noon on the isth day of Mareh, 1909, to receive such communi cation as may be made by the execu- tive, Now, Therefore, I Willlam Howard Taft, president of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and clare that an _extraordinary occa- on requires the comgress of the United States to convene in extra ses sion at the capitol, in the ecitv of yashington, on the 15th day of March 1909, at 12 ‘o'clock noon, at which. all persons who shall at tuat time be entitled to act as members thereof, are heroby required to take motice. Given under my hand and the seal of the United States of America the 6th day of March, in the vear of our Lord one thousand rine hundred and nine, and of the indépendence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-third. WILLIAM H. By the Preasident: P, C. KNOX, Secretar YOUNG MAN 8UICIDES IN FASHIONABLE BOARDING MOUSE Newcomer in the Place Gave Name of Rawley Brown TAFT. of State. New York, March 7.—A young man. who gave the name of Rawley Browne committed suicide in a fashionable boarding house in Brookiyn today by cutting his throat with a razor. He was a newcomer in the place and lit- tle is known concernin~ him or the cause of his act. "The man left a gealed lecter Zddress.- ed to Mrs. L. W. Drowne at 1§ Thet- ford street, Dorchester, Mass. With it was a nofe containing strict injunc tions that it must not be opened by anyone except the person addressed. NO DIPHTHERIA AT BROWN UNIVERSITY Becond Culture Test at Rhode Island Hospital. Prov'dence, R. L, March 7.—A sec' ond culture test today failed to dis- close any traces of diphtheria in the four Brown university students taken to the Rhode Island hospital Friday and thought to be suffering from the Infectious disease. The hospital phys- iclans pronounced the men suffering merely from severe cases of sore throat, Presid: W. H. P. Iaunce of the university declared today that there is no danger of a diphtheria epi- Gemio at the institution. THE “BPIMSTONE” CHJRCH DAMAGED BY FIRE. Took Its Name From the Lurid Ser- Years Ago. ! mons Preached There March 7—The Smith- fleld Street Methodist Eniscopal church, known as the Brimstone chure from the cbaracter of the sermons preached there in its earlier days, and the parent church of all Methodist in western Pennsylvania, was damaged about 000 by fire of unknown origin after the close of ser- vices toright. It had just been re- modeled and refurnished. The memor- ial organ wae ruined, but the historle eld structur> can be reraired. ENTERTAINED BY MIS§ GOULD. Three Hundred Bluejackets from Bat- tleship Fleet at Reception and Ti New York, March 7 bluejackets from the battleships of the North Atlantic squadron now at the Brooklyn navy vard after their reund the world cruise were entertained by Miss Helen Gould today at 8 reception and tea held at the 1 branch of the Young Men's Christian association In welcoming the bluejackets Miss Gould conveyed to them the rdgrets of Mrs. Russel. Sage at her inabili present. Pittsburg, Pa. Three hundred Truck Farmer Commits Suicide. Danbury, Conn., March 7.—Despond- ent over continued il health, Frank ‘Webb. 53 years old, committed sulcide by hanging himseif in his barn early day. Webb who wae tormerly a raflroad conductor, came to Great Plain, just outside of this place, a year ago_and started a small tfuck farm, witli_the hope that the outdoor lifs would benefit his health. but his health @id not return and of late he has been very despondent. He leaves a widow. Killed by Fall from Hayloft. New Haven, Conn., March T--Newail Post, 16 o0ld, of Westhrook, died at Grace tal here tonlrht from thi effects of ctured skull, Post fel from a hayloft In a barn at his home to the floor below, fracturing his skull, He was attended by Iocal physiclan and then brouht to this city, wheve he died shortly after his arrival, Distinctly Better Feeling in Hard Coal M Regarding Result of Negotiations. ONLY SHORT SUSPENSION, IF ANY. Arrangements All Completed for the Meeting Next Thursday Between Operators and Miners—Business Men Confident There Will Be No Troubl.—Nd_ Wilkes-Barre, Pa., March 7.—-Having completed arrangements so far as the miners' yepresentatives are concerned, | for the meeting between the officers of the United Mine Workers and the anthracite goal operators in Phila- helphia next Thursday, tor the pur- pese of making a new agreement be- tween the men and their employers, Thomas L. Lewis, nati 1 president of the miners' organization, left Wilkes-Barre late Saturday or In- clanapolis. Independent Op: Mr, Lewis will remain at national | headquarters until Tuesday and will reach Philadelphia on Wednesday aft- rnoon. He put in a busy day in this section, visiting Pittston and Hazleton for the purpose of Inviting the individ- ual operators to take part in this week's conference, M Lewis called upon W. J. L. Cake, preésident of the Individual Operators’ association, and extended him an invitation to attend the meeting and it was accepted. The organization of which Mr. Cake is the head represents practically all the in- | dependent operators in the region and | 0_participated in the negotiationg ew York three years ago, when | three-year agreement wasy his agreement expires on | tors to Attend. in the preser arranged. March 31 No Trouble Anticipated. There is a distinctively better feel- ing in the hard coal flelds regarding the outcome of the negoiiations. This is no_doubt due to the cordiai manner in which Mr. Lewis says he was re- ceived by the presidents of the coal- carrying roads when he met them in- dividually in New York and Philadel- phia fo arrange a conference. Busi- ness men say that they feel there will be no trouble, and that they look for only a short suspension of work, if, in- deed, there is any stoppage in the min- | ing of coal | “The business interests of the entire | region are almost unanimous for a three-year agreement in order to avoid Miners Nor Operators Anticipate a Strike. an annua}l z‘lllur:nncv ll;\ business. Nelther Mr, Lewis nor the operators in this section will discuss the sitoa- tion In advance of the negotiations, Bulk of the Miners Satisfied. New York, March 7.—A special to the Times from Scranton says Neither miners nor operators in the anthracite regions anticipate a strike. The bulk of the ininers are with the exiating agreement, and would repard it as a calumity if it were sbro- gated. The operators are said to be willing to rencw it, aithough they as- sert that their profits under it are duced to a minlinum, and that further concessions would so reduce the profits that mining coal would be taken out of the category of a proposition and relegated to t public philanthropic institution. The Miners’ Demands. The miners' demands In substance are: An eight hour day for all men and boys working In the mines, outside and inside That all coal mined be paid for by weight. That the operators shall collect the dues paid by the miners to the That a cleck welghing boss, sel by the union, be put at each mine to act as a check on the welghing boss appointed by the operators, whose duty it is to see that omly a c-mln‘rr centage of stone shall be credit l; coal to the miner in each car which he mines. That only union men be emplo; Thet the delegates of the union shall have free access to the property of the aperators for the examination of eards, and so on Few Minor Grievances. There are minor grievances which they would like to see redressed, . ing for the safety of the miners, and to which even the operators can offer na, rensonable objection. 1f these witva presented Independently of the cardinal | demands they would probably be grint- ed readily. JUMPED THREE STORIES | TO SIDEWALK BELOW | And Was Instantly Killsg—Driven from His Room by F o | New York; March 7—Choosing be- | tween death by fire, which had driven him out of his blazing room and te| the narrow ledge of his window, and a | Jump of three stories to the sidewalk below, Dennis Redmond jumped and wag almost ins Before finding refuge on the window ledge Redmond, who accidentally set | fire to his bed, had shut oft ape through the” bullding by piling up a quantity of furniture, which caught fire, between himself and the door in a vain endeavor to extinguish the flames, When the futility of his efforts were apparent, he retreated out of the win- dow. hoping that the firemen would as- sist him to safety. But the flames crept steadily nearer until, unable to hold on any onger, his hands being terribly burned, he let go. His head struck an iron rafling which shut oft the basement stairs from the street TRAGEDY CAUSED BY JEALOUSY Shoots Her self. Mrs. Henry C. Jacob Husband and Norwich, N. Y., March T.—Mrs. Henry C. Jacobs shot her husband in the head today, inflicting serious in- jury and then shot and fatally wound- ed ‘herself. She survived her injuries but her husband only a few hours, will_probably. live, though he will be uiind for life, as the bullet lodged just behind his . Jealousy wus the cause of tie tragedy Mrs. Jacobe left » letter to the pubs lic in which she accused a cousin of her - nusband’s of alienating his af- fectiong and wrecking her home. Ja- cobs i8 & cigarmaker and was a lead- er in labor inlon elrcles, CONGESTED TRAFFIC Holds Many Inauguration Pil- still grims in Washington. Washingtou March 7.—The rear- guard of civic and military organiza- tions that participated in President Taft's inauguration departed today. These Included the Second division of the Rhode Island naval battalion. Thousands of visitors who remained in this city after' the inauguration, be- cause of congested traffic, besieged the union station, but the crush was so great that many were compelled to defer their departure, Normal traffic conditions will not be resumed for sev- eral days. CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE. $38,000 Carnegie Pipe Organ Burned— Loss is $90,000. Kitanning, Pa., March ~The First Presbyterian church, considered pne of the finest houses of worship in western Pennsylvania, was destroyed by fire today. 'The loss is $80.000, with $38,000 insurance. The fire started, it is be- lieved, from the heating apparatus. The $38,000 Carnegie pipe organ and six handspm: stained glass memorial win- dovs Avere destroyed. The church was Dbuilt in 1890. Requisition Papers for Burglar Ed= ‘wards. Hartford, Conn., March 7.—Governor George L. Lilley will be asked tomor- row by Donald T. Warner, state attor- ney of Litchfield county, to issue requisition papers for one N. Edwards, who Is under arrest in Albany. Ed- wards i wanted for burglaries com- mitted in Woodbury and Waterbury. Parade snd Reception to Pugilist Johneon. , March T meat appointed committees and sub-col miftees 10 arrange for @ big parade and reception ta dack Johnson pugilist. when he reache this city he ne- & and antly kiiled today. | —_— TEXAS NEGRO BURNED AT THE STAKE LAST NIGHT. One Thousand Persons Congregated at Rockwall, Texas, March 7.—After having been identified by Mrs. Aflhtt‘f McKinney as the negro who atte a criminal assault upon her morning, Anderson Ellls was taken from the Rockwall county juil tonight, d to an iron stake ‘driven inte rth, and burned to death in the about 1,000 persons, Eaclier & WIII Clark, a negro, was instantly killed when his shot and father, Andrew Clark, refused permiss slon t0 & posse to search his premises on the assumption that El is was cén- cealed there. People were here from several towns and from: Dallas, Collin and Hunt, as well as Rockwall county, to witness the death of the negro, Filis admitted his gullt, but refused 10 make a statement or to leave fare- well messages for his relatives. He did not utter a cry as the pl e of cordwood, which had been saturated with kego- sene, was set afire, nor did he show loss of nerve as the flames cooked his flesh. He was dead within nine minutes after the torch had been applied. EX-VICE-PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS RETUh8 TO INDIANAPOLIS. Resume Practice of Law After Few Monthe’ Vacatien. Indianapolis, Ind., Mareh 7.—After twelve years of public life, former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks returned to his home here today from Washington. Mr. and Mrs, Fairbanis recefved many friends at their home. Concerning the new administration Mr, Fairbanks said: “The new administra. tion starts with every assurance of success. ‘The president was wise in calling ‘congress in extraordinary mes- sion at the earliest practicable date w0 that tarift revision might be speed- ily effected. When revision is accom- plished, if it is done on proper Mnes, it will tend to give stability to indus- try and trade and will result in tie improvement of business conditions. Such improvement will probably be gradual. yet it will be certain.” - Mr. Fairpanks, atter he has taken & few montff’ vacation, will resume the practice of law in Indianapolis. will WOMEN'S PLEA TO MRS, TAFT. Would Have No Liquor Served at the White House Table. Colurabus, Ind., Mareh 7.—Women in this city have started a movement to send a petition to Mrs. W. H. Taft ask. ing her to follow the example set Yy the wife of Rutierford B. Hayes in not permitting Intoxicating liquors to be served on her table. Between 400 and 500 Columbus wom- en will be represented on the petition. The document is sald to have been signed by the presidents of all the ore ganizations to which It has been pre- sented with the exception of the Co- lumbia Culture club, the Magasine club and the Tri-Kappas. These maintain that Mrs. Taft should be permitted to superintand her own private affairs and that a suggestion as to whether or not she should serve wine would be im=- pertinent. Death of President of Orangeine Chems ical Company. Chicago, March 7.—Charles L. Bart- lett, president of the Orangeine Chem- ical company, died of heart trouble at his home here today. The body will be taken to Syracuse, N. Y., for burial. Sheet Stell Mill Shuts Down. anesville, O, Maech 7.—The Am- erican Rolling MUl company's shest mill here was closed for an indefinite perfod last night throwing 200 men out of employment, The cause for the tdown s given by the local mana- ger as A general sheet steel market, brought about 27 Persons Kilied by Avalanoh Vienna, March 7.—-An avalanche has destroyed a workmen's shelter at Bankt Johan, in the Pongua district of | Salzburg _killing 27 persons. Fifteen bodies have been recovered. a cutting of prices by the Unil States Stee] corporation. Steamship Arrivale. v ERAL, VA 4 ¢ Vv, | the Scene—Came from Nearby Towns.~ " # depression in the