Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 28, 1909, Page 1

VOL. LIL—NO. 100. EMPLOYING MINORS AND WOMEN Important Hearing Tuesday Afternoon at Hart- ford Before the Committee on Labor. STRONG LETTER FROM PRESIDENTHADLEY Of Yale University Against a Proposed Amendment Al- lowing Women and Minors to be Employed Sixty Hours a Week Excepting Uuring June, July and Au- gust—Norwich Man in Favor of Eill. - i Hartford, April 27.—The hearing be- fore the committee on labor at the capitol this afternoon proved to be one of the largest of the present session and the floor of the house was filled with those in fayor of or oppoded to the bill. A feature of the hearing was the reading of a strong letter from { President Artiur T. Hadley of Yale university in which he expressed the opinjon that the substitute measure \hich is favored by many of the lead- ing department stores of the state, “looked like an effort to sacrifice .the health of posterity to putting dollars into somebody’s pockets.” Merchants and Representatives in Fa- vor. Those in favor of the measure were merchants and representatives of the large department stores throughout the wtate. The leader of those supporting the measure was Lewis S. Sperry, who tntroduced the different speakers. The principal argument of those in favor of the measure was that fhe depart. ment stores now give their employes a week’'s vacation with pay, that in many cases they pay the doctor's bill of em- ployes who are ill and sometimes have paid their funeral expenses, They be- lieved that the week should be the unit of employment instead of the day and believed in the substitute measure presented, which says: “By the post- ing of a notice by the emplover the hours of labor shall not exceed 55 in any week during the months of June, July and August of the ensulng year from January of any year;" then said employer may employ such minors and women not to exceed sixty hours in any week during said year except dur- ing said months of June, July and Au- gust; and further provided that any nployer in such establishment who shall during the year give not less than seven holidays with pay, shall be exempt from the provisions of this act during the period from the 17th to the 25th day of December of each year.” Norwich Man Among the Speakers. Among the other speakers in favor of the bill were F. A. O'Neil of New Javen, Frank D. Bell of Bridgeport, E. Stone of Danbury, F. J. King of Norwich, and & number of others. View of the Opposition. Ralph O. Wells, represgnting the Consumers’ league, appeared as the leader of the opposition. Dr. Hepburn of Hartford told of the effects of fatiguo on women and gro ing children, Howard Cheney of Man- chester spoke earnestly against the I telegram was received from Prof. Henry Farnham of Yale in which he stated that the proposed measure ought not to pass. President Hadley's Letter. President A. T. Hadley of Yale sent the following lefter to Senator Fenn, chalrman_of the committee: My attention has been called to a proposed amendment to an ct con- cerning the employment of minors and women (chapter 351 approved July 31, 1907), by which amendment it is pro- vided that mercantile establishments, by giving notice of the intention to employ minors and women for not over fitty-five hours a week, in June, July and August, may be allowed to em- ploy ‘them sixty hours a week during the remainder of the year. So far as I can judge the amendment ought not to pass. You will observe that it lengthens the everage hours of ém- ployment of women per week, and in the second place introduces that sort of & special notice clause which ren- ders any labor law absolutely worth- Jess: if a law of this kind is allowed to pass it should ba accompanied with very stringest provisions regarding seats, lunch hours, rest time, etc. 1 am sorry to say that the practice of mercantile establishments throughout the state in the matter of the care of women employes is less good than thht of the larger mantfactufing establish- ments, “I trust you will not regard it as an impropriety for me to add that on Your shoulders as chairman of the committee on labor rests a very grave responsibility to se¢ that the health of future generations is not undermined by selfish interests and that this pro- yosed amendment looks on the face of it like one of the efforts to sacrifice the health of posterity to putting dol- lars into somebody’s pocket.” Other Speakers in Opposition. Oother speakers in opposition were Misg Mary C. Wells of Newington, Mrs. Frank C. Porter of New Haven and Miss Mabe] Brownell of the Hart- ford Y. M. C. A. KIDNAPPER BOYLE’'S CASE Set for Trial Friday May Not Be Reached. Mereer, Pa., April 27~Following the adjournment of court today it was seen there was a possibility that the case of Jame Boyle, the alleged Whitla abductor, set for trial Friday, would not be reached. Up to tonight, no reports have been received from the various detestives now investigat- ing clues in the west, It s sald that the Mercer county au- thorities are not confident that ma- 1erial evidence will be secured against Mrs, Boyle. ) Along just what lines the proseci- tion Is working or the nature of the evidence they desire is not known, but it is rumored that the marita] rela- tions of the Boyles is being thoroughly investigated. Today the first authentic interviews secured from either the man or woman were obtained, Mrs. Royle denied many incriminating stor- jes, paid her respects to “old women detectives who cannot defect an ele- phant,” and stated that she was ready for trial. On the other hand Boyle was viclous dn his remarks concerning his alleged ‘wife, bis counsel and his friends. His close confinement and an impression that he is not getting & “square deal” have made him desperate. PRESIDENT TAFT CHIEF SPEAKER § At Grant Birthday Dinner of Philadel- phia Union League Club. Philadelphia, April 27.— President ‘Taf¢ tonight was the principal speaker @t the Grant birthday dinner of the Union League club in this city and paid a striking tribute to the soldfer- ‘.mu.m. Mr. Taft was sharply crit- clzed a year ago because of certain of bis references to General Grant, an i he took advantage of tonight's oppor- | tunity to express anew his admiration for gentrll Grant as & man, as a sol- djer and as chief executive of the Tnited States. General Horace Porter of New York end President James F. Hope of the Unton !‘gc club were among the who preceded President Taft. ollowing hie almost invari- Lle custom, spoke extemporaneously, '\ Mr. Taft spoke at times in a half quizzical manner and there was fre- quent laugiter as well as applause at his reference to political conditions in the south,” Eight Year Old New York Boy Killed by Automobi New York, April 27.—Eight year old Thomas Fiynn was knocked down, run over and almost instantly killed by an sutomobile while crossing the street in front of hig home in West 66th street tonight. The machine is owned, the police say, by Leroy W. Baldwin, pres- ident of the Empire Trust company. The chauffeur, Hector Cavaldrra, caught sight of the youngster when the automobile was almost upon him, ‘but had not time to stop the car, al- though it was rumning slowly. Wit- nesses said that the chauffeur was not to blame. Price on Steel Bars, Plates and Shapes Advanced, Pittsburg, April 27.—Giving as an excuse the fact that it has a big bu iness and that there is sufficient ton- nage for the present, the Carnegle Steel company has advanced its price on steel bars, plates and ghapes. The advance on bars is from 3110 ‘to $1.15 and that on plates and shapes from $120 to $1.25. P SRS Y Hartford Hardware Merchant Dead. Conn,, A rech, ‘aiier er m"%fl for are busi HAINS JURY COMPLETED. Every Member Save One Is a Married Wany with Family. Flushing, N. Y., April 27.—After sev- en days of tedious examination of talesmen before Justice Garretson in the supreme court' here, the jury was completed today for the trial of Capt. Peter C. Hains, Jr., U. 8. A, for the murder of William E. Annis at the Bayside Yacht club last August, About 450 talesmen in all were examined. All the jurymen with one exception are married men with families. The defense has fought all along for married men and peremptorily chal- lenged. the few bachelors who have qualified. Captain Hains remained silent throughout the proceedings, without even consulting with his lawyers. District Attorney Dewitt will make his opening address to the jury at the convening of the court tomorrow and expects to present the state's case be- fore adjournment is taken for the day. The idea that a lunacy commission will be appointed to pass upon the captain’s present mental condition is dominant in the minds of those who have followed the proceedings. If this be done it will come as soon as the first evidence of insanity is presented by the defense. Otherwise the tria] is likely to last four or five weeks and thirty or forty witnesses, including the insanity ex- perts, will be called by both sides. Thirty-two Skeletons of Colonial Res- idents Excavated. Princeton, N. J., April 27.—Twent nine more skeletons were discovered by workmen today, while excavating for the new Sage dormitory. Th makes a total of 32 bodies, which are now thought to be those of colonial regidents, inasmuch as the ground was at one time a private burlal ground. The grave of Nathaniel FitzRandolph, the benefactor of the college, however, has been definitely located and it has not yet been determined whether it will be necessary to disturp it, Gotch Successfully Defends His Title as World's Wrestling Champion. Kansas City, Mo., Apri] 27.—In a fast matth Frank Gotch tonight successfu ly defended his title as wrestling cham- plon of the world against Dr. Benjamin ¥. Roller of Seatfle, The champion won the first fall in seven minutes 35 seconds with a eombination erotch and half nelson hold, and the second in 15 minutes 29 seconds with a reverse nelson, Oliver Wendell Holmes’ Birthday Arni versany Celebrated. Cambridge, Mass,, April 27.—Sau: ders’ theater was crowded to overti .- ing tonight by friends and admirers of Dr, Oliver Wendell Holmes, whose one hurdredth birthday anniversary was cclebrated. Addresses in euiogy, rew - niscences in praise and papers in dem- onstration .of Dr. Holmes' qualities as poet, physician and citizen made up tne programme. . Funeral Services for Peter F. Collier New York, April 27.—Funeral serv- ices for Peter F. Collier, who died sud. denly last week, were held in St. P rick’s cathedral today. Pontifical m: was celebrated h{ Bishop Thomn‘? Byrne of Nashville, Tenn., who was a ‘boyhood friend of Mr. Collier when the two were stud®nts together at St. M: ry’s seminary, Cincipnati, Three thou- sand persons attended the funeral, among them being 800 employes of the Colller firm, who acted as a guard of honor as the body was carried into the cathedral. The interment was at ;W’Ickm’ ‘Monmouth county, New jorsey. Lighthouse Keeper Transferred. Guilford, Conn., April 27.- Howard Poe, keéper of the Faulkners In& lighthouse, has been transferred Kobe, April 27. ship Indrani, from bang, Hong-kong, and Shal fore reported ore near . ), was floated after discharging 1,200 tons of cargo, and has arrived at Kobe. After balance of cargo is discharged the ship will be docked for repairs. v > he British steam- ew York via Sa- London, April 27.—Four women suf- fragists succeeded in getting into the outer lobby of the house of commons this afternoon. They at once fasten- ed themselves by chains to statues in the lobby. The police, profiting by theif previous —experiences, are now provided with metal cutting imple- ments and today they quickly severed the chains and expelled the four wo- men from the buiidin; Paris, Avril 27.—Although the lead- ers of the General Federation of Labor who are organizing a twenty-four hour strike for May 1, disclaim any violent or revolutionary intentions, the govern- ment s taking elaborate’ precautions to preserve order on that day. War- ships rigged with wireless telegraphy have been stationed along the coast for the purpose of preserving communica- tign with the Eiffel tower in Paris, and bodies of troops have been héavy drafted into the capital from Versailles and St Germain, SAN FRKNCISCO LAWYERS TO MEET ON BLOODY FIELD. Private Differences Arising Out of Cal- houn Trial to Be Settled Later. San Franc April 27.—Francis J. Heney and Kari Rogers, opposing coun- sel in the trial of Patrick Calhoun, to- day agreed that their private differ~ ences arising out of a clash over the ‘admission of testimony shall be set- tled at the first opportunity after the trial. For the first time, Rogers appeared to take offense at Heney's remarks, and said: “Don’t vou talk to me in that manner, Mr. Heney.” “Tll meet 'you at any time you say 50,” answered the prosecutor. “AlL right, Mr. Heney,” replied Rog- ers. “That'is agreed; but we settle this matter after we have ended our duties to onr respective clients.” Mr. Hency departed from the court Toom under eéscort of his customary body guards, and the adjournment marked the end of a storm session, during which Heney addressed Lewis F. Byington, of the defense, as a “barking cur,” and Byington retorted by addressing Heney as “a trailing dog. Detween quarrels the cross-exam- ination of James L. Gallagher, who oce cupied the witness stand since last Tuesday, was concluded, and Dan S. Coleman, a former supervisor, was called. CENSUS BUREAU IMBROGLIO. Director North at His Desk Awaiting the President’s Pleasure. Washington, April 27.—There were no developments today in the Secre- tary Nagle-Director North imbroglio regarding jurisdiction over the census bureau. Mr. North was at ghe desk and apparently awaiting the outcome of the president’s examination of the various documents he laid before him vesterday. It was pointed out today that the resignation of Commissioner of Immi- gration Watchorn at New York was brought about largely through his fail- ure to co-operafe fully with the de- partment of commerce and labor and the case of Mr. North was referred to as being on all fours with i BALKED ALLE(‘SE[‘! FILIBUSTERS. Capt. Benson of the Albany Threaten- od to Fire if They Moved. ‘Washington, April 27.—Captain Be son of the American cruiser Alban now in Central American waters o watch developments, stopped recently what_he eved was a_filibustering expedition led by John Moissant, an American, It was about to ¢ross from Nicaragua into Salvador. dition was to start under cover of night. Captain Benson threatened to open fire, it is reported unofficially, if the supposed filibusters made any move. The expe- Annual Conference of Church Clubs of the United Stat New York, Avril churchmen from all try were in attendanc: FProminent rts of the €oun- at the opening today of the seventh annual confer- ence of the Church Clubs of the Umited States in Synod hall The principal business was a_dis- cussion of the question of church musiz and of the advisability of a change in the present Episcopal hymnal. A res- olution was finally passed declaring that “the hymnal can and should be revised and enriched,” and appointine a committee to memorialize the next general convention of the church with regard to this question. B. & A. Road Plan Big Improvements in East Boston. April 27.—The Boston and Albany Railroad company _outlined plans calling for an expenditure of nearly $4,500,000 on improvements to its property operated under lease by the New York Central road before the state board of railroad commissioners late today when its pefition to be al- lowed to issue bonds for that amount to run for twenty-five years at four per cant. was under consideration. There was no opposition. The expen- diture will be in East Boston, where grain elavators will be built and pler improveraents made to the extent of $2,626,193. &3 i Chief of Poiice of West Virginia Town Fatally Stabbed. Charleston, W. Va., April 27.—Claude Hensley, chief of police of Clenden- ning, W. Va., was fatally stabbed to- night by Joseph Shivent during a fight that was caused by Shivent being ejected for disorderly conduct from a minstrel show. Boston, National Council 0. U. A. M. Providence, April 27.—Plans for en- tertaining the national council of the Order of United American Mechanics at a three days’ session here, begin- ning August 24, were discussed today at the 17th annual conyention of the Tthode Tsland branch of the order. Na- tional Councillor J. M. Hornbaker of Scranton, Pa., was present. Grounded Schooner Pulled Off. New York, April 27.—The schooner James H, Hargrave, Captain Elsy from Baltimore April 10 for New London, grounded today south of Bluff light on Fort Wadsworth and was pulled off, apparently uninjured, by the tug Reli- ance. U. 8. Steel Co. New York, April 27~—Regular quar- terly dividends of 1 per cent. on the preferred stock and half of. one per cent. on the common stock were declared today by the directors of the United States Steel corporation. Sawmill Boiler Explosion. Kefrick, Minn., April 27—Four work- men were killed and five seriously in- jured by the explosion of a boiler in the McGrath and Hogan sawmill to- day. The ‘wil] wag torn to pieces by the explosion - lBody Found Ly N BACK OF HEAD. _ MURDER IN WEST WOODSTOCK —_— It is Alleged Threats Had Been Made | Bill Passed Relating to Setting of Against Charles McComber’s Life— Arrest Expected After Inquest. ‘Woodstock, Conn., April 27.—The body of Charles McComber, a farm- hand, 50 years old, was found lying beside an unfrequented road in West Woodstock late today. The throat was cut and there was a slight wound on the back of the head, Struck Down While Walkino. Marks on the ground would seem to indicate that McComber had been struck down while walking In the mid- dle of the road, probably by a blow on the back of the head, which stun- ned him, his assailant thén cutting his throat, The body when found was resting against a stons fence fifteen feet from the road, and Medical Ex- aminer Spaulding stated that the body Lad been dragged from the road to the spot where found ag least six hours after the killing. ictim Had No Family. Tt is alleged that threats -against McComber's life have been made and an arrest will probably be made after the inquest by Coroner Bill tomorrow. McComber at the time of the murder was employed in Southbury and has no family. TARIFF DEBATE IN SENATE. Senator Bailey Discussed Legal As- pects: of His Income Tax Amend- ment. Washington, April -As the last half of his two deays' speech, Senator Pailey deyoted nearly three hours in the senate today to-a discussion of the legal aspects of his-income tax amend- ment to the tariff bill, citing numer-~ ous cases and authorities to maintain the view that such a law would be constitutional. He was Interrupted frequently by senators, who at times offered objec- tions to his position or suggested au- thorities to sustain him. The senate was fully, represented in the audience that accorded Mr, Bailey a hearing and the gallerfes were crowded. Mr. Scott spoke upon the tariff with especial reference to its effect upon the south and especially upon his own state of West Virginia. Mr. Gore of Oklahoma spoke In denunciation of the protectivg tariff. At 4.43'0'clock the senate adjourned, PAYNE TARIFF BILL. Republican Conferences Consi; Sub- stitute for Maximum and Minimum Feature. Washington, April Numerous conferences:were held between repub- lican members of the senate today for the purpose of further considering the substitute for the maximum and minimum_feature of the Payne bill, which will be submitted to the “sen- ate from the committee on -finance. The provision has been completed ex- cept for the list of articles on the free list that are to be taxed specifically when imported from countries that fail to give to the United States the ad- vantage of their best rates. IZxperimen ly the committee has fixed a tax of ten cents a pound on coffee and ten cents a pound on tea, in order to illustrate the operation of such a provision. These taxes could not go into effect except as applied to countries that discriminate against the United States and then gnly upon mation by the president. The cific taxes are to be named solely D for trading purposes In campaigns to extend the markets in all parts of the world to American products, In addi- tion to coffee and tea, a number of other articles will be placed in this trading list so that its influence would be felt by every count It was practically d the amendments providing for the ap- plication of the rates named in the bill would not be presented to the sen- ate until after allyof the other adminis- trative features have been worked out. ded today that WANTS A MILLION INHABITANTS. St. Louis’ Scheme for Increasing Pop- ulation by Advertising. St. Louis, April 27.—The Population club has dec at _the city’s population can be in: ed by the expenditure of $100,000, and the Million municipal -assembly will be asked to appropriate that sum. The scheme is for one-half of the amount to be spent with local newspapers, in monthly sup- plements, dealing with the advantages of St. Louis. The other half is to be spent for magazine and billboard ad- vertising. and circulars. OBITUARY. Caleb Benjamin Tillinghast. Boston, April 28—Caleb Benjamin Tillinghast, former editorial writer, au- thor and state librarian of Massachu- setis, died at the Massachusetts Hom- copathic hospital early this morning following a-surgical operation. Mr. Tillinghast was born in West Green- wich, R. L, April 3, 1§43. He taught school in Vindham' county, Connecti- cut, was city editor of the Boston Jour. nal _and became acting librarian of the Massachusetts state library in 1579 angd state librarian in 1883, Hunting and Fishing Preserve of 140,- 000 Acres Leased by Millionaire. Asheville, N. C.PApril 27.—It is stat- ed here that a svndicate compased of Chicago millionaires has leased from CGeorge W. Vanderbilt hunting and fishing preserves embracing In all 140. 000 acres of land in Mr. Vanderbilt’s Pisguh forest section. The lease in- volves a territory stocked with deer, pheasants, quail and bear, and baving many miles of trout streams. The lease runs for ten years with an annual ren- tal of $5,000 @ year. - Two Negroes Killed by Birmingham, Ala, City Clerk. Birmingham, Ala., April 27.—Two negroes were Killed and one injured by City Clerk J. M. Jones of East Lake, tonight, in front of the city hall while the council was in session. The ne- groes were trying to break up the meeting as a result of some of their friends haying been arrested and con- victed of running a blind tiger. Schooners in Collision Off New Haven, New Haven, April 27.—The schoon- ers Charles H. Klinck, Philadelphia for Salem; and Hattie H. Barbour, Cam- den, N. I for Bangor, Me, were in collision off here today. The Barbour was considerably damaged and was towed into this harbor for repairs. The Klinck proceeded, the extent of her damage not being ascertained. ing|Connecticut Be_s_id_e Road : THROAT CUT AND WOUND ON|EXTENSION OF TIME FOR AP- Legislature POINTMENTS TO JUNE 1. SELLING OF LIQUORS TO MINORS Traps of Snares—Substitute for Tu- berculosis Bill Reported, | Hartford, April 27.—The senate was called to order at 11.30 by President pro tem. Brooks, Prayer by Chaplain Sexton. Wants a New Trial. By Senator Luther (by request)— From Henry E, Simmons, who was cenvicted of embezzlement at Putnam March 16, 1905, asking for a new trial, on the ground that his conviction was against the law and evidence. Judi- ciary, Bill Tabled. On the motion of Senator Fenn the Dbill, recommitted in the house, in re- Iation ~to shooting wild fowl from boats, etc,, was tabled. Time Extended to June 1. The following bill was offered by Senator Searls: \ Section 1. All nominations'and ap- pointments which pursuant to sec- tion $3 of the genmeral statutes the governor is required -tp make on or before May 1, 1909, he is hereby au- thorized and empowered to make on or before June 1, 1309, / Section 2. This act shall take effect from its passage. Senator Searls said that the ‘bill is self-explanatory. It is a matter off courtesy to the present governor, and it was for the good of the public serv- ice, that the time should be extended for’ making nominations and appoint- | ments, The bill was passed under the sus- pension of rules and transmitted to the house, Governor's Appointments. Senator ing bil Section 1. “All bills, acts and reso- lutions which have been passed by the general assembly at its January session, A. ., 1909, and which have been approved by Gov. George L. Lil- ley or by Lieut.-Gov. Frank B. Weeks, while administering the office of gov- eruor, are hereby ratified and confirm- ed. Section 2. This act shall take effect on its passage, The bill was passed under suspen- sion of rules and transmitted to the house. Searls offered the follow- Report of Committees. Judiciary—Unfavorable on bilf*mak- ing eight hours a legal day’s work; concerning bonds and affidavit, in ac- tions of replevins; on bill authorizing courts, in jury trials, to enter judg- ment according to the finding of the court, notwithstanding the verdict of the jury, Reports accepted and bills rejected, Incorporations—Favorable on substi- tute resolution extending the time of December, 1910, for the organization of the East Lyme Power company. Cal- endar. ¢ Calendar. Passed — Authorizing the Union Electric Light and Power company to extend its business Into the towns of Farmington, Canton, Avon and Bur- lington; making appropriations as fol- lows: Labor bureau $34,100, board of education for the blind $54,000, special commissions $6,500, fire warden $1,- 000, Connecticut Pomological soclety $3,000, Connecticut Dairymen’s asso. ciation $3,000, Connecticut Poult men's association $2,000, Connecticut Sheep Breeders’ assoclation $1,000, fox bounties $6,250, damage done by wild deer $1,500; making -the' close se: son for shad from June 11 to April both inclusive; amending the dog law by providing when a dog's tag is lost the owner shal] secure substitute therefor from the town clerk, who shall furnish them at a cost of, ten cents, the committee on domestic ani- mals to furnish ‘tags to town clerks for five cents each, tags for dogs in kennels shall be sold by town clerks for ten cents each, the town clerk shal] deduct $1.05 from the license and tag money as his fee and pay the balance to the town treasurer within thirty days, selectmen shall report appoint- ment of dog wardens to the commis- sioner on domestic animals within ten days of appointment, that dogs caught by wardens shall be impounded for seventy-two hours before killed and their owners, if known, shall be noti- fled, and if not known the town clerk shail be notified, the warden shall be paid $3 for each dog captured, com.- missioner on domestic animals may appoint dog wardens in case selectmen fail to report their appointments, that a statement of expense for Pasteur treatment shall be made to the state treasurer and the town shall be reim- bursed. that dogs suspected of having rabies may be killed by selectmen Traps or Snares. The following bill was explained by Senator Fenn and passed: “Every person who shall, upon any land not owned by him or of which he is not the legal occupant, set, place or locate any trap or smare for the purpose of taking any wild animal, without having first obtained the con- sent of the owner or legal occupant of said land, shall be fined not more than $30, or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.” Selling to Minors, The following bill concerning the sale of intoxicating liquors to minors was explained by Senator Bradford, and passed: Any person who shall, for any purpose, induce any minor to procure spirituous and intoxicating liquors from any person licensed to eell spirituous and intoxicating liquors shall be subject to the penalties pre- scribed in section 2712 of the general statutes, In Concurrence. In all matters not specifically re- ferred to, the senate conmcurred with the house. b Adjourned. THE HOUSE. = The house was called to order at 11,20 by Speaker Banks. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Franklin Country- man, the house chaplain. Petitions, In aid of house bill No. 533 relating to a referendum vote on the question of prohibition, by Mr. erett_of Sharon, Mr. Lyons of Thomaston, Mr. Jiuxford of Stamford. Excise By Mr, Cronin of New London—In aid of house bill 365 from Brctherh.od of Locomotive Firemen and Enginenien of New London. Rallroads. Committee Reports. Finance--Unfavorable concerning tax liens. Report accepted, bill rejected. Railros — Substitute concerping seats or stools for motormen on street cars. Calendar. Incorporations—¥Favorable on peti- tion of the Connecticut River company 2 5 2 The N islature will final- The lce Moved out of the Niagara river rapidly and all danger seems to have passed. - President Taft Appointed James T. Willlams, Jr., a_member of the civil service commission. The Hungarian Prime Minister has sent his resignation to the diet, says a special cable despatch from Vienna. ‘M. Zinovieff, Russian Ambassador to Turkey, has been recalled and Gen- eral Palitzin has been appointed to the post. \: C. H. Rafferty, a leading member of the Order of Red Men at Olean, N. Y., was adopted into the Seneca Nation of Indians. Washington Despatches said Com- mander Benson, in the cruiser Albany, defeated the plan of Nicaragua to in- vade San Salvador. _The Russian Expedition into Persia is continuing its march to Tabriz, the government at St. Petersburg refusing to trust the promises of the shah. Stanleigh Magargee of Troop I. U. 8. A, charged that graft and gambling were open and rampant gn transports plying between San Francisco and Manila, . Great Britain Demands the evacua- tion of the Lado Enclave, changes in the eastern frontier which would give England 20 square miles, and precise assurances of reforms. The Annual Report of the General Electric company of Schenectady, N. Y., for the year ended January 31, 1909, showed profits of $4,802,252: div- idesds of $5,214,026, and a surplus of 16,102,556, Orrin T. Welsh, lawyer, insurance man and three times mayor of Topeka, Kan., died of a complication of dis- | eases Saturday at his home at No. 365 Grand avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. aged 73 years. The Suicide of Lieut.. the Hon. Ron- old Edward M. Ramsey, who leaped from an ocean liner, was attributed by Lis uncle, Colonel Charles M. Ramsay, to dissatisfaction with the routine of army life. After an lliness of nearly a year, Dr. Frederick B. Mandeville, for forty years a practicing physician of New- ark, N. J., died on Monday. His death was due to nephritis, which became acute ten days ago. Captain Charles S. Hatch has been detached from the naval prison at Portsmouth, N. H., and ordered to the command of the naval prison in the Charlestown yard. He will succeed Captain Charles C. Carpenter. George W. Gibbs, a Irookiyn man, who was mistaken for a fugitive Span- jard from Cuba, and detained for 23 days at Georgetown, British Guiana, has filed a claim for $100.000 against e British colony with the state de- partment at Washington. FIRE ESCAPE ROPE BROKE. Girl Student at Wellesley College Se- riously Injured While Practicing D scent. Wellesley, Mass., April 27.—By the breakine of a rope fire escape, Miss Jeanette Tandy of Vevay. Ind., a soph- omore at Wellesley college, fell two stories today, striking on her back and head and sustaining serious injuries. The accident happened while Miss Tandy was fulfilling the college re- quirement that each student at inter- vals make a descent of the fire es- cape. At Antwerp: April 27, Kroonland from New York via Dover. At Genoa: April 23. Antonio Lopez, New York via Barcelona Luis- from New York via Naple Barn Burned to the Ground. Clinton, Conn., April A barn lo- cated at Grove Beach, belonging to William R. Lewis of New Haven, was burned to the ground tonight. = The cause of the fire is not known. for amendment to its charter. Calen- dar. Incorporations—Substitute concern. ing annual reports of corporations, Caiendar, Railroads—Favorable on petition of the Hartford and _Springfleld, Street Railway company for charter amend- ments; extending time within which the Canaan and Berkskire ‘Tramway company ay organiz Calendar. Public ~Health and Safety—Substi- tute_concerning the constructing and fireproofing of public schoaltiouses. Calendar. ities and Boroughs—Substitute au- thorizing ta: city of Norwich to make an appropriation for and to pay the salary of a mitk inspector. Calendar. Judiciary—Favorable concerning t¥ expenses of official stenographers. Cil- endar. Appropriations — Favorabla making aprropriations for judiciary expenses for two vears, Calendar. . Judiciary—Favorable en making Oct. 12 « legal hollday to be known as Columbus day. Calendar. Fublic Health and Safety—Substi- tute con-erning the storage and sale ot fireworks. Tuberculosis Bill. In the house today the committee on public health and safety reported a ubstitute for house bill No. §37, con- cerning the reporting of and care of tuberculosis. This substitute would view tuberculosis as an infec.ious ¢ ease, would require that it be regular rerorted by physicians and hospiials to health officers, and that all apartments vacated by _tuberculosis patients sinfected. The substitute was tabicd for the calendar. Prohibiting Sale of Trout. The house today passed a bill mak- ing it a misdemeanor to sell or offer for sale any brook trout contrary to the General Statutes. It is as folloxs. Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to buy, sell, or offer for sale and brook trout taken from the weters of this state, except as provid- ed in section 3142 of the General Stat- utes. Sec. 2. Every person who violates the provisions of section one of this act shall be punished by a fine of not Jess than one dollar cr more ‘han Sty dollars, and the buying, selling, or of- fering for sale of each fish shall be deemed a separate offense. Senate Business. The house concurred with the senate in rejecting the followino measures: Concerning the discoatinuance of pub- lic schools having less than twelve pu- ils: petition of the Rockville and lectric company for amendmicnt to its charter; amending the charter of the Wiilimanti> Gas and Biectric Light company; concerning the trans- fer of a person's business. The house also concurred with the senate w!n ek:t;r;al fir‘.flm for Gov- ernor e his appointmente, the votd being under suspension of the Thirty-Fifth Sovereign, in Male Dpseent, of the House of Osman, Founder of the Empire ABDUL BAMID IL DETHRONED Accession of H Brother, Mehemmed Reschad Effendi— Decree of Deposition Approved by Both Houses of Parliament—New Ruler Takes Oath of Office—Mar- tial Law in Constantinople Relaxed. Constantinople, April 27.—The resign of ..odul Hamid II. ended today with his deposition and the accession of his brother, Mehemmed-Reschad Effendi, @as Mehmed V., a variation of “Mahom- it being considered inappropriate to assume the precise name of the prophet. Mehnied V. is the 35th sov- ereign of Turkey, in male descent, of the house of Osman, the founder of the empire, and the 29th sultan since the conquest of Constantinople. Terrible Indictment Against Abdul. The two houses of parliament, meet. ing as a national assembly n the fore noon, approved the decree of deposi- tion, which was read by the Shelk Ul Islam, chief of the Ulemas, and su- premé judge on ecclesiastical ques- tions. The document recited that Ab- dul Hamid's acts were contrary to the sacred law, and set forth a long list of crimes, the whole making a terrible indictment, The assembly chose Me hemmed Reschad as sultan and ap: pointed committees to notify the de- throned sovereign and his successor ot its actlon. The firing of 101 guns an- nounced to the waiting people that a new sultan had been proclaimed. Simple Ceremoni The ceremonies connected with the transfer of the power were simple. The newly chosen ruler oame from his palace in gala attire through strects lined with' troops and cheering thou- sands, and took the oath at the war oflice. He then proceeded to the par- liament and later went to the top- kanou palace to kiss the prophet’s robe, returning to the Dolmabagtsche palac: whiere for so many years he had prac tically been a prisoner as the head of the empire. General Good Humor Prevails. Martial law was relaxed tonight and the people gave themselves over to cel- cbrating the victory of the Young ‘Turks party and the end of Abdul Hamid's reign. Many buildings were illuminated, and thousands of rounds of ammunition were fired by the sol- | diers for joy. General good humor | prevails everywhere. New Cabinet Forecast. The question of the new cabinet has not been settled, but it s thought that Anmed Riza will be grand vizier, while some of his associates probably will be Hilma Pasha, the former premier, as minister of the interiar, Djavid Bey as minister of fAnan and Rifaat Pasha as minister of forelgn affairs. Dethroned Sultan a Prisoner. The sultan is now a_prisoner in the hands of the Young Turks and care- fully guarded by his captors. PROMPT RECOGNITION To Be Given New Government by the Washington Administration, ‘Washington, April 2 Prompt rec- ognition will be given to the new gov- ernmént of Turkey by the administra. tion when official news of the new or- der of things in the Ottoman empire reaches Washington. Today the offi- cials had to depend entirely for their information on the Associated Press despatches. While spéculation is rife as to what will happen under the re. organized government, the universal opinion is that if the Young Turks' party is equal to the trust imposed a new era with bright prospects is in store for Turkey. NEW SOVEREIGN TALKS TO NEWSPAPER MAN. Sentis a Message to Europe and the Entire World. London, April 27.—The Constantino- ple correspondent of the Daily Chror icle was received in audience by M hemmed-Reschad at the moment the national assembly was sealing the fate of Abdul Hamid. The correspond- ent describes him as not unprepos- sessing, although his face has a bloat- ed appearance, owing to good living and lack of exercise. The new sultan bears a remarkable resemblance to his dethroned brother. His lips_are thick and slightly pro- truding, he has the same curve to the nose, and his halr is untinged 'with gray, but in other wayx he shows signs of time's ravages. He wore a very heavy frock coat and trousers of the cut fashionable fifteen years ago. His physician acted as interpreter. Protesting that it was premature to address him as “your majesty” the prince sald: “I am glad to see you; you English have always been my friends. You are the first Europeah to whom I have given au audience for thirty-three years. This moment is portentious to the whole Turkish nation. My ene- mies have slandered me. They said [ was a madman, bordering on imbeci} ity, and they shut me up for years. But Allah so willed it. Now in his merel- ful bounty, that he has been pleased to call me to fulfii my destiny and rule over Islam, I wish to send a message to Europe and the entire werld. I have ever been an ardent supporter of the cause of enlightenment, liberty and progress. 1If it is Allah's will that [ mount the Ottoman throne I shall en- ter upon that important office fully re- allzing its duties and responsibilities, fully conscious that a heavy burden will fall on my shoulders. But by the help of Allah T shall follow nnswerv- ingly the path of duty, seeking to act justly and honorably to all men, be they giaours or true belleve FORMER SULTAN'S JEWELS As Well His Vast Fortune Taken From Him. London, Apri] 27.—A despatch to The Times says that it was stated in the chamber that. Abdul Hamid would probably be sent to Salonica, A despatch to the Exchange Tele- graph company says that the commit- tee has seized all of the former sul- tan’s effects, including his jewels, as | well as his vast personal fortune. RUMOR THAT ABDUL IS DEAD. Said to Have Been Found Unconscious on Floor of Harem. London, Aprfl 27.—A despatch re- ceived here from Cohstantinople by a news agency says rumors are ourrent in the Turkish capital that Abdul Ha- mid is dead, The troops who are sald 1o have takeh him from the palace last night found him unconscious on the floor in an inner room of the harem. OPERATORS AND MINERS TO SIGN AGREEMENT Only One Point That H Definitely Cleare Scranton, Pa,, Apri) 27.—The tri-dis- trict convention of the anthracite mine workers which tomorrow ili ratify the proposed agreement that is expect- ed to be signed Thursday in Philadel- phia by the representatives of the men and the mine operators met here to- day, organized and adjourned until to- morrow, when the report of the com- mittee of seven will lay the agreement before the delegates. The only point that has not been definitely cleared up is President Lew- i" attitude with regard to signing an agreement that does not recognize the unjon, At the beginning of the pres- ent negotiations he announced that he would never sign an agreement unless he could do so as president of the mi- ners’ organization. THE BOMB IN CHICAGO. Dwelling in Jackson Boulevard Wreck- ed—Outcome. of Labor Troubles. Chicago, April 37.—The dynamite bomb which was used in Chicago ex- tensively last ygar, supposedly by “un- favored” gambiérs In pointing out their “favored” rivais to the police, has been adopted in the building industry as a weapon of destruction against “unfair firms.’ fourth of a series of bomb ex- plosidhs which are attributed by the police to Jabor troubles occurred to- night. A recently remodelled frame dweiling in Jackson boulevard was wrecked. The bullding is occupled by machinery makers, and was the scene of labor troubles during the process of its rebuilding. A YEAR IN JAIL. Kansas City Man Signed Wife to Blackmail Letters. Kansas Citq, Mo, April 27.—Ches- ter M. Hamsher pleaded guilty today to a charge of signing his wife’s name to love letters which he wrote to Neil Johnson, a wealthy man of Atchison, Kansas, and was sentenced to a year in jail. T’l:. /postoffice department could have made no objection to the love letters if Hamsher had not been mercenary in his motives. “Please send $10 by re- turn mail—here are a million Kisses for you"—that was the objectionably part of the ‘letters. The correspoid- ence lasted six months, and Johnson was mulcted out of nearly $500. Jack London Sells His Sloop Snark. Honolulu, April 23.—Advices recelv- ed today from Sydney, Australla, state that Jack London, an American au- thor, who started on a tour of the Sot Sea islarids many months ago Snark, having sold the port, lias gone to Soush NEW HAVEN AUTO POLICE ARREST MERIDEN MAN On Charge of Reckless Driving and Breach of New Haven, April 27.—~The automo. bile squad of the local police force to- day arrested Charles L. Penfleld of Meriden, and he is being held on a 'ge of reckless driving and breach he peace. Penfleld was ordered to stop while drivine his machine down Elm street by one of the officers, who jumped on the running board. Pen- field refused and fought with the offi- cer for several blocks through the center of the city. Penfleld was finally obliged on account of a congestion of traffic_to slow down machine and the officer pulled out the spark piug. The officer's face was badly cut and bruised where he allages Penfleld hit him. The other occupants of the car, S. C. Paige and E. W. Peck, both of Meriden, were also placed under ar- rest, The three secured ball and will be given a trial in the morning. PASSENGER ELEVATOR FELL, ACCIDENT AT WANAMAKER'S Five Women Shoppers and One Man Injured. New York, April 27.—Five women shoppers and one man were injured late today by the falling of a passen- gor elevator from the first floor to the basement in the department store of John Wanamaker. ¥our of the women sustained fractured ankles and the fifth suffered from contusion and sprai The man's right ankle was fractured. The accident created confusion in the store which was crowded with shoppers at the time and a number rr women were thrown intoo hyster- e, The boy in charge of the elevator disappeared shortly after the accident, EXPLOSION ON BOARD ITALIAN SUBMARINE FOCA, Eleven Men Killed at Naples—Ameri- can Gunboat Nearby Not Damaged. Naples, April 27.—Eleven men woro killed and eleven others injured as a result of the explosion here yesterday on_board the Itallan submarine Foca. A Thc.Amllrlu;."um;on‘( ze';mlonfi:'- onl n oot ant ey ly y m es oca, suffered no damage. Launch- from the gunboat today helped In 1he wark of refloating the Foca. Licu- tensnt Commander J W. Logan, cup- omadloncha of The Amerian vy 1 e the Italian department n:fl:", d Weston Walked 51 Miles Yesterday. Alton, 11, April 27.—Edward s who left Girard, 1L, this