Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 22, 1909, Page 2

& ¥ . BALLINGER-PINCHOT INVESTIGATION First Step Taken in Paving the Way for a Thorough nggressional Inquiry. TAFT EAGER FOR A Fresident, it is Said, is Now Convinced that Behind the inguiry, which he sald ! Attack on Ballinger Lies an Organized Movement to Discredit the Taft Administration — Mr. Ballinger Himself Urges an Inquiry of the Widest Scope. ‘Waeshington, Dec. 21.—Any doubt that the whole force of the ft ad- ministration {s to be behind the in- vestigation demanded by both sides of the so-called Ballinger-Pinchot controversy was dispelled by events in and out of congress today. There 18 now no question that President Taft himself is as uger for the merciless probing of the whole matter as hither- to he has been reluctant to admit the pecessity for it. Taft Sees Sinister Motive. A motive much deeper than willing- ness to do justice to Secretary Bal- linger is ascribed to President Taft by senators, representatives and others active In politics. It is said at last Mr. Taft has become convinced that there lies behind the attack on Mr, Ballinger. & more or less definitely or- anized movement to discredit the 'aft administration, especially by spreading the impression that the so- called “Roosevelt policies” are in un- friendly hands; that Mr. Ballinger was made the target only on the theory that he offered for the present the most vulnerable point in in the ad- ministration. Because he was loath to believe that such @ propagandp was under way Mr. Taft opposed every suggestion from Mr. Ballinger or his friends that attacks upon the land office should be met with @ determination to reach and expose those responsible for the at- tacks upon the secre and other of- ficials of the Interior department and the general land office. The First Move Toward Investigation The first step in paving the way for a congressional investigation was taken today. Senator Flint introduced OF “WHITE SLAVE to the House—Congress Adjourns i o > . oo RS e Washington, Dbe. 21.—Congress ad- ! i, " journed. today ustil Jai. 4. In the senate important initial steps were taken towards a congressional investi- gation of the long existing controversy between Secretary of the Interior Bal- and’ Chief Forester Pinchot. B e Jamers beacing on the K e on th l;g‘b;.:h.d Senator’ Jones read Hatlmaen practicatly - domanding an inger, eman aquiry; which bo 4! he courted, and the bellef that any in- should be broad enough an gfl‘ artist. e rings take the place today of the hair rings of our grandmothers’ and cases the same set- MERCILESS PROBING that she was the lady and that he had waited all these years to do i for her that would express his grati- tude for her simple act of kindness The lady understood and left without asking for the bill and the man went back to his machines expressin; vestigation hJ to cover the officials” in the as the alleged against the cious activity of stry service as well basis for any C‘lll‘fil on of the in- Christn THERE IS NOTHING MORE ACCEPTARLE We have the largest stock in the city and consideriag the quality the LOWEST PRICES BROOCHES $8.50 UP « - - - RINGS $10 UP CUFF BUTTONS $8 TO $50 Scarf Pins All Prices. Also Lafge Stock of Loose a rebolution In the senate, directing the attorney general to send to the sepate all of the papers in his pos- session which relate to the case. These include- the report of L. R. Glavis, the dismissed special agent of the general land office, who sought to connect Mr. Ballinger with the Cunningham coal land cases in a manner reflecting up- on his intergrity. These records are the ones on which the president based his exoneration of his secretary of the interior. & ¥ The Flint resolution was adopted and some time later it was learned that it had been drafted by Attorney Genera] Wickersham, and that it was one of the matters considered at the ‘White house conference yesterday, Adoption of the Flint resolution was followed by the presentation by Sen- ator Jones of Washington of & letter from Mr. Ballinger urging an inquiry of the broadest scope. Republican agreed that Senator Nelson, chairman of the committee on public lands, shall be at the head of the probing body. A joint commttee of the senate and house is not favored on the grotnd that it would be cum and a special committee is opposed because it is feared that there would be pre- cipitated a scramble to have placed thereon men who are prejudiced either for or against one of the principals in the controversy. It is considered likely, therefore, that the decision, if the senate determines the selection, will fall upon the senate committee on public lands. This committee is made up of men who understand the public lands question in all its phases, and the republican members include ad- herents of both of the parties of the controversy. GYPSY MOTH IN CONNECTICUT, Surprise That the Pest Has Again (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, Dec. #§l.—Officials of the department of agriculture were wvery much exercised this morning when shown a report from Connecti- cut that the gypsy moth had been dis- covered near Wallingford. This is the first intimation that the moth has again appeared in the state. The chief entomologist of the department stated that he would at once place himself in touch with the Connecticut experi- ment station, and render all aseistance possible to the state authorities. The mational department has a fund which can be used for the extermination of pests of this kind, and Connecticut can Probably get a share of it at this time. ‘When asked how the moths got to Connecticut, the chief of the bureau sald that he could not tell, but the probability is, in his opinion, that the moths had adopted their usual favor- fte mode of traveling, which is on the tops of automobiles, and that the pest came from Massachusetts, al- though the department thought they had secured control of the insects. ‘The department will at once commence investigations, for the officials are greatly interested im thg subject. In a report, recently issued by the department, the tonowln]g opinion is « set forth by the entomologist, in re- /huon to the gypsy moth: “The im- provement in the infested territory of Magsachusetts, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island has been marked, except in woodlands proper, and much experimental work has been carried on which indicates that eventually it may be possible to apply remedial measures in such localities. An im- portant step in preventing the further spread of the gypsy moth has been taken in co-operation with the differ- ent railroad corporations operating within the infested territory. Under a regulation put into effect by the rail~ woads, on July 1, 1909, shippers of lum- ber, cordwood, fence posts, railroad tlas and other forest:products, are re- quired to precent a certificate of in- spection before the railroads accept the shipments. Shippers now request inspection from the department's agents. It is thought by this method the danger of spread in this way will be minimized, and this method of spread is considered as secondary on- 1y to the carriage of caterpillars drop- ping from roadside trees on passing vehicles.” T. E. 8, Fish Culture Station. (Speclal to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, Dec. 21.—Representative Hg, today Introduced in the houss @ bill appropriating $30,000 for the es- tablishment and equipment of a fish ~u'ture station either in Windkan or WNew London econncs, the exact plice tn be selccled by the secretary of com- merce and labor. Senator Bulkeley last April intro- duced a bill appropriating $25,000 for the same purpose, but did not limit the location to these two oo%mgu.s. Leaving Washington for the Holidays. (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, Dec, 21.—With the ad- Journment of congress today, most of the members are leaving Washing- ton for the holidays. Senator Bulke- ley expects to go tonight. Mr. and Mrs, Henry will leave tomorrow morn- ing and Major Tilson will go thiy aft- ernoon. Senator Brandegee has al- ready gone, but he may be back again ‘before the holidays. Mr. Sperry, Mr. Hill ‘and Mr. Higgins expect to re- main in Washington. T. E. 8. Connecticut Postmasters. (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, Dec, 21.~The president has sent to the senate for confirma- tion the following masters, all of them reappointments: Frederick L. Gaylord at Ansonia, George H. Jack- son at New Milford, Wilson M. Rey- nolds at Newtown, Willard Baker at Sharon end Charles S. Hall at Wal- lingford. George B. French has been confirm- ed by the senate as postmaster at Tvoryton. T. B 8. Connecticut Peasions, (Special to The Bulletin.) ‘Washington, Dec, 21—Major Tilson today introduced in the house the fol- lowing pension bills: In behalf of Dora K. thertg of North Haven, widow of James Flaherty, Company K, Twenty- fourth Connecticut volunteers, at $20 per month, and in behalf of James H. Sutherland of Clinton, Company I, Fif- ty-sixth New York volunteers, also at $20 per month. T. E. 8. Groton~The Groton ‘Temper- ance union were addressed by Rev. W. of Hartford at the Gro- ton Heights Baptist church on Sun bfl&vn. ‘furnishing the gifts for FAMOUS BOYCOTT CASE. Mr. Loewe Testifies Regarding Losses He Sustained Owing to Strike. Hartford, Conn., Dec. 21.—The plain- tift in the now famous boycott suit brought by D. E. Loewe of Danbury agallnst 240 members of the Hatters’ union of the state practically rested their case this afternoop when they turned the plaintiff over for cross-ex- amination. Mr. Loewe, who has been on the stand for four days, testified toward the closing period of his direct examination to the Josses he sustained as the resnlt of the strike and alleged boycott. The basis of his profits were made in 1907. In that year his profit was $27,749.66: this was before the strike. In 1902 there was a loss of $17,691.61. This added to the $27,749.66, which ould have been the gain and profits in 1902, made the total damage in that year, according to the witness, $45,341.27. He gace his loss in 1903 as $15,738.56 and damage $43,488.32. The total for the twa years was therefore $88,829.50. Since the act upon which the suit is based allows triple damages the total claim is $240,000. At this point Mr. Loewe was turned over for cross-examination, and judg- ing by the questions being asked he will probably be on the stand four more days. Resignation of President Murray of the B. & 0. Road. New York, Dec. 21.—It was stated today in well informed quarters that wheén the expecied announcement is made of the resignation of Oscar G. Murray from the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad two oth- er resignations will also be made pub- lic, those of Vice Presidents G. F. Randolph and George L. Potter. Mr. Randolph is regarded in rafiroad cir- cles as-a “Murray man,” and his res- ignation will be an outcome of the re- tirement of his superior officer. It is said|that Mr. Potter, the operating manager, who it is understood fas elected to the position to represent the Pennsylvania interests in the Balti- more and Ohio, is not inclined to serve in his present capacity any longer in view of the changes contemplated. Chickens and Geese for Christmas Din- ners in New York’ State Institutions, Albany, N. Y. Dec. 21.—Because of the high prices of poultry, particularly turkeys, the state authorities are ex- periencing considerable difficulty in apportioning funds for the Christmas dinners of inmates of insane and char- itchble institutions. It was stated toddy at the offize of the state lunacy commission that tur— keys to be distributed to institutisns ‘would be comparatively few and would be supplied only to the sick and those acutely affected. Chickens or geese will form the piece de resistance at the dinners given to the majority of the inmates. Oklahoma Case Against Standard Oil Co. Jefferson City, Mo., Dec. 21.—Evi- dence was sworn to here today for use in the Oklahoma case against the Standard Oil company and subsidiary concerns. Robert A. Anthony, special commissioner of the Missouri supr court in the ouster suit of this te st the companies, identified por- ions of the record containing the tes- timony of H. Clay Pierce and Charles P. Ackard, general manager of the Waters-Pierce Oil company. Attor- neys for the oil company announced that they will object to introduction of t {est in Oklahoma, Louisville Fire Chief Probably Fatally Injured. TLouisville, Ky., Dec. 21.—In attempt- Ing to dodge a team of horses while responding to a fire alarm today, Ben- jamin Dillon, chief of the Louisville fire department, wWas probably fatally injured. Thomas Callahan, ajde of the chief, suffered a broken arm, and Alvin Durning and Stanley Ryan, re- gorters for local papers, were badly urt. Hotel Guests Compelled to Jump from Windows. N. Y, Dec. 21.—The Keystone hotel was badly damaged by fire today. Several persons wers compelled to jump from second story windows to escape, A number of them were cut and bruised, but no one was seriously hurt. Gloversville, East Hampton.—The new bell for St. Jobn’s chapel was hung in the belfry Saturday. It weighs 675 pounds. The bell is a gift from Mrs. F. D. Edger- ton as a memorial to her husband, Dr, Edgerton, A will have a y evening for arents n. - Ellington.—The Graj Christmas tree Wedns members and their c leaders in the senate have practically | of terior department. A resolution by Senator Gore nam- ing an mvmmflx&wmmmu of eight members of each senate and house and including on that committee sev- eral of the so-called “insurgent sena- tors” was successfully sidetracked by Senator Aldrich, who had it to the committee on public lands The house was In session but ten minutes, Representative Mann, as chairman of the committee on inter- state and foreign commerce, reported his bill for the suppression of “white slave traffic” and Representative Richardson of Alabama filed a minori- ty committee report against the Mann bill for the reorganization of the gov- ernment of the isthmus of Panama. Am other things the report on the wi slave traffic sa; “The use of interstate commerce in sending prostitutes from one state to another in connection with this traffic in wom- en would seem to be as directly con- nected with interstate cofimerce as the of tickets from ome state to another in furtherance of op: a lottery, 8o far congress has not enacted legislation to insure the carry- ing out of the provisions of the inter- national treaty for the suppression of the traffic. “The proposed legislation is needed togmt a stop to a villainous interstate and icternational traffic in women and rls not needed or intended as an aid o the states in the exercise of their police powers in suppressing or regu- lating immorality in general, It does nfot attempt to regulate the practice o solely to prevent panderers and pro- curers from compelling thousands women and girls against their will and desire to enter upon and continue in a life of prostitution. on his face.—~Holyoke MEETING OF MABEL AND MIKE. —_— Love at First Sight Between Actress der?” he demanded. advance of anyone I've ever seen.’ a ‘Can’t you fix me an introduction? and Mabel Hite,” said a gray haired, jolly man from Hot Springs; “has, I think, never been told, and it was quite original. Mike was at Springs a few years ago, getting off weight in advance of the playing sea- son. Miss Hite was ‘also at Springs, spending a vacation, but had never chanced to meet. ternoon Mike came up to me as I sat on the veranda of the hotel. with a smile ‘Transcript. and Baliplayer. “The love romance of Mike Donlin | for dinner rings they may be ig marq As it is first originally used for hair. easy to find—New York Sun. Better Stand Aside. the the e One af-|to be over yon- | delphia Telegraph. is way in —_— Goodness of Barney Shaw. Mr. George “‘Who is the youngll-gy “‘That,’ I responded, ‘is Mabel Hite, very clever soubrette.” “‘Wish I knew her,’ said Donlin. “T1i try, said I, and Mike departed. | fon “Globe. A few minutes later Miss Hite ap- proached me. lookin, swere me, voluntary prostitution, but aims|course, I introduced them, and they rushed Into love and matrimony by “These women are practically slaves) § in the true sense of the word. Many are kept in houses of ill fame against their will, and if necessary force is used to deprlve them of their’liberty. The victims are those women and girls who if given a fair chance would in all human probability have been good wives and mothers and useful citizens. Liquor, trickery, deceit, fraud and the use of force are resorted to by the pro- curer to place the girl under his pow- er. Chairman Mann said today that he dig pot know just when the bill would be brought up on the floor of the house. He declared there was no rea- son for any clash between the com- mittee and that proper legislation to meet the evil in the best possible wa which he believed was through his bill, was all that was sought. Chairman Mann asked and was granted unanimous consent for . the setting aside of sufficient time for the minority of the committes fo file ob— jections to the bill. Their report will be presented after the holidays by Representative Richardson of Alabama, supported by Representatives Adam- ’so]r(q.( Bartlett and Peters of the com- {mittee. THE FUR ROBED LADY And the Wistful Boy on a Cold Day Looking Into a Christmas Window. Come here, little boys and girls, and T'll tell you a really, truly Christmas story. It was told me one night last week by & man in this city and the people in it are alive today, and may they live for a century more. Onceon a time, about 30 years ago, there was a family that lived on John street, down -back of The Transcript office, and the Tather and bread winner of the family was hurt in & mill one day, himself badly injured by falling down a flight of stairs doing it. the early winter and when Christmas time came around that family was in such a state of destitution that I hope you and I may never know of. There were a lot of children, the oldest not yet old enough to work, and it looked as if they might not have even enough to eat on that day of days in all the year, At that time there was a store on High street, opposite The Transcript office, called the 99-Cent store, or something like that, and at Christmas time the store windows were a hlaze of glory, filled with things that tempt the pocketbook of any person. One bitter cold day, just before Christ- mas, one of the boys in the John street family stood in front of the store windows with his nose glued to the cold glass and his heart filled with bitterness that he could mnot hgve some of them in his stockings on Christmas morn. Just then a sleigh drove up to the door and a lady wrapped In furs stepped out and start- ed to enter the store. She stopped when she saw the wan face peering through the frost-covered window and asked the little boy what he thought of the display. The boy dug the toe that stuck out of his broken shoe in- ;lq the snow, and said it looked fine to im, . “I suppose that you’ll have some of those things in your stocking tomor- row, won’t you?" said the lady. “No, I guess not,” replied the boy. The Jook on his face as he said it, told something of his inner distress to the kind-hearted lady of the fur coat and she finally got the story of his little family tragedy out of him, She opened her purse and took out a two- dollar bill and told the bo- to go in- side and get himself a present. In- stead the little rascal skedaddled down John street and deposited the money in hi§ mother's hand. The next day a ten-cént bag of striped candy was all that distinguished Christmas from the other days of the year in P—————— Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Thix{f‘s get started in the wrong direction. i Something is needed to check disease and start the system in the right direction toward health. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oilwithhypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS when he pulled a fellow workman off | a belt where he was caught, and was | It was in- 4n view of the fact that he was just expressing himself ’s wild to meet you.’ ““Who," sald Mabel, “Is that athletic young man?" 24 ‘Md. e Donlin, the ballplayer,” I an. e looks like a grand fellow to said Miss Hite, smiling. ‘That's odd, Miss Hite,' I exclaimed, Bears the Signature of “Well, what was the answer? Of MID=WINTER TERM —BEGINS— Shorthand, ~ Typewriting, Monday, January 3d New London Business College R. A. BRUBECK. Principal. NEW LONDON, CONN. Penmanship, Grammar, Ete. Come—let us smooth your wrinkles of perplexity and you will go cheerfully on your way, rejoicing and richer in purse than if you went elsewhere, A few suggestions are here listed for your conven- jence. Many other things in our store which will make the appreciated gift, even though not mentioned. Come and see for yourself. CLOAKS for Women, Misses and Children. TAILORED SUITS for Women and Misses. FURS for Women, Misses and Children. GLOVES for Women, Misses and Children. WAISTS in Silk, Lace, Linen and Lawn. UMBRELLAS for Men, Women and Children. PETTICOATS in Silk, Moire and Sateen. MILLINERY for Women, Misses and Children. HANDKERCHIEFS in Linen and Fancy Embroid- ered. INFANTS’ COATS, BONNETS, DRESSES, ETC. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR of all kinds. BATH ROBES for Women, Misses and Children. HOSIERY in Silk, Lislethread and Cotton. HAND BAGS, PURSES and SUIT CASES. We are also showing a large assortment of fancy goods in MANICURE SETS, COMB AND BRUSH SETS, CLOCKS, FANCY BASKETS, FRAMED PIC- TURES, BISQUE FIGURES, and many other useful articles. B. GOTTHELF & CO., The Store of Good Valaes, 94-100 Main St., Norwich’ Planning forChristmas! We have been engaged for months in selecting our stock of FURNITURE and HOUSEFURNISH- INGS for the Christmas trade and can positively state that we have the finest assortment we have ever displayed. We invite your inspec- tiop of OUT _eem PARLOR TABLES, PARLOR SUITES, " HIGH CHAIRS, MEDICINE CABINETS, / PARLOR RUGS, PICTURES, FANCY ROCKERS, BOOK CASES, MUSIC CABINETS, MIRRORS, MORRIS CHAIRS, DRESSING TABLES, ROCKING HORSES, TABOURETTES, i HALL SEATS, WRITING DESKS, HALL TREES, BEDROOM SETS, COUCHES, EN RANGES, DINING TABLES, IRON BEDS, CHINA CLOSETS, CARPETS, M.HOURIGAN, - most part the minjatures are the size of your thumb, though as large b essary to have the mounting before furnishing the llkeness the town is being searched for antique settings ‘These are not Bernard Shaw declines to come over to visit us at Christmas, thus brightening the prospect of peace on earth, good will toward men.—Bos- CASTORIA The Kiad You Have Always Bought Book- keeping, Commercial Arithmetic, CATALOGUE FOR THE ASKING. Sapphire, kalser and the mikado are said behind Zelaya. It is also sald that a twelve-inch shell will penetrate ten men and sink & battleship.—Phila- John We redeem Tel. 823. FANCY STONE COMBINATIONS ALL AT LOWEST PRICES POPULAR PRICED GOODS Large Assortment at Popular Prices STERLING SILVER, CUT GLASS AND Best of Everything in Our Line WTOMWWIWDS Cigars Schrafft’s Specials A. S. SPALDING, Mgr., > FOR mas Gifts Diamonds in Papers Ruby, Emeralds, Taurmalines, Etc, EBONY GOODS & Geo. H. Bliss All Leading Brands— In Christmas Boxes— ! 12, 25, 50, Fancy. ] In 1 and 5 Ib. boxes. Very attractive. Robert Burns Bouquet 4 Hoffman House 4 Hoffman, Jr., 7 The Bachelor, 7 Manila Cigars, 6 )25c Mecca Coupons andTobacco Tags. 57 Franklin St. In our Cutlery Razors, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Gillette Safety, $5.00. Auto Strop, $5.00. Ever Readys, $1.00. Star Safety. $L.25. Teapots, 90c. Coftee Pots, 90c. SLEDS Flexible Flyers from Girls' Sleds, 35c. Boys' Sleds, 50c. Cake Mixers, $1.75. Carpet Sweepers, from $2.50. Lisk Roasters from § Footballs, from $1.35. Dumbbells, from 25¢ Boxing Gloves, $2.00 Pocket Lamps, from S0c. < Miniature Motors, 75c to_ $1.50. Nickel Pocket Lights, $1.50. PRESTON BROS., Franklin Square 2 Razor Strops from 25c. Bhaving Mugs, 36¢, 50c. Shaving Mirrors, 25c, 50c. Tea Kettles, 90c, $1.10, Percolators from $2.00. Bread Mixers from $2.00. Food Choppers from 85c. Savory Roasters, $2.35. Alr Rifies, 65¢ to $2.00. Benjamin Air Rifles, $2.50. Christmas Gifts at Preston Bros. Department you will always find some useful gifts. A large variety of Pocket Knives from 10c to $10.00. 4 Scissors, 15¢ to $1.50, “ Carving Sets from $2.00, Table Knives and Forks from 76c doz. P | Table Spoons and Tea- spoons at prices to | sult everyone, -1 - NICKEL WARE Chafing Dishes, Soap Dishes and Match Safes and all kinds Bathroom Fix« tures. SKATES All the best makes and any size you want, from 50c to §3.76 per palr, HOUSEFURNISHINGS of $1.60 up. Rayo Lamps, $1.39. Family Scales, $1.00, Oll Heaters, 25¢ up. Aluminum Kettles, $3.50. Bird Cages, $1.25 up. Etc, Ete, 1.75. SPORTING GOODS Revolvers, $2.50 to $6.50, Guns, from $6.50. Fishing Rods, from 25ec. All kinds athe Striking Bags, from $1.25, up. Tackle, pair. letic outfits, ELECTRIC' GOODS Electric Curling and Flat Irons, ln;llur Watches and Alarm Clocks from 1.00,