Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 18, 1913, Page 1

VOL. LV.—NO. 145 NORWICH, CONN., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1913 PRICE TWO CENTS - The Bulietin’s Circulation In Norwich is Doubie— That of Any Other Paper, and lts Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population THE AIR BRAKES WORKED ALL RIGHT Engine 1338, With Train Made Up as It Was Last Thursday, is Put to the Test THE BRAKES RESPONDED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS Engine fevers Operated at Direction of Experts—Claimed by Railroad Officials That Aside From Repairs to Boiler Tubes, the Engine is in Just the Condition It Was Found After the Wreck—Further Tests to be Made Today. d. ter engine 1338 which on last crushed the parlor car ylark on train 53 and snuffed out was put through its paces itions as nearly as possible < those of the afternoon of the wreck mt of the Stamford station this afternoon. The levers of the engine were operated at the direction of ex- s who had been assigned by Presi- Meilen of the New York, New & Hartford railroad to deter- as far as possible the technical ion of the engine and the equip- of second sectiom of 53 which was attached. Brakes Responded Satisfactorily. Running at a mile a minute at times the brakes on the cngine were applied in the tests and every time they ap- parently responded as they should. The railroag officials claim that aside from repairs to boiler tubes Engine 1338 was in just the condition it was found after it had been dragged free of the wreckage of the parlor car. Haven mi The train test today was another phase of the inquest, and was prelim- in opening tomorrow of the he interstate t Bridgeport. commerce The test is n tomorrow between New Ha- ven and Pridgeport to determine brake efficiency. At Speed of 64 Miles an Hour. Today’s trial was to have Engineer mville, who was in the cab, run down to signal towerS just as Engi- neer Doherty s he did on June 1 On the first ere from New Hav the train ru. down upon a_tower speed of 64 miles an ition signal or “yellow and the brakes were ap- completed, as the engine will be | Conn., June 17.—The great within the block and without the dan- ger zome. The brakes were put on Just as Engineer Doherty said they ‘were applied and would not hold. Other Tests ‘Made. Then followed other tests at the lo- cality of the wreck and later the train ‘was run back to Gléndale and the train sent ahead again at sixty miles an hour. The distance signal came in view and the brakes were set and the em- ergency brakes -put on. The train stopped within 2,586 feet, or some dis- tance short of the place where the Skylark stood as the rear car of the first section. Another test was made at the same speed, but brakes were not set until the engine was abreast ! of the distance signal and then the train slid through the space on WNhich the first section had stood and went 375 feet beyond. The collision oc- curred 171 feet bevond the home sig- nal. - Same Train Crew Except in Engine. The completion of the efficiency tests wag prevented by loss of a brake lever pin. The train used today was in the same condition in which it was left, old newspapers and odds and ends being scattered about the seats and on the car floors. The train crew was the same as on the day of the wreck ex- cept for the engine crew. Some of Yesterday's Records. Some of the figures made by the experts and given out agterwards showed that the train, running 55 miles an hour, was stopped in 39 sec- onds and within 1,994 feet. Another trial at 57 1 miles showed a stop on the emergency brake in 34 seconds and in 1,3 feet, and s another quick stop after 60 1-2 miles’ speed, ;hqwt‘d 45 seconds and within 2,525 eet, MORE MOTOR VEHICLES THAN ONE YEAR AGO. Registrations With Secretary of State This Year Total 18,963. Hartford, Conn., June 17—Secrétary State Phillips tonight announced t during the present year the re- eipts of the automobile department to June 1, amounted to $269,257.20. ring 1912 the total business done in s department amounted to $256,- .49 50 that there is an increase of enty-five per cemt. in the receipts. ir. Phillips says the extra amount of business has been done with the same force, except two lady clerks taken on for four weeks during a rush. The total registration of pleasure motor vehicles this year numbers 17,- . as compared with 17,947 last year. 500 registrations, however, have issued du the first sixteen of this month, which makes a antial increase. he total registration of livery cars is 663 as compared with 517 last year. The number of dealers registrations for thi ar is 347, a decrease from last vear. Summing up, there have been 18,- motor vehicies registered during ? present ye compared with 18,- last year. The figures for this year up to June 1 so that before the year ends big increass is looked for. M Phillips siates that a re- f automobiles is now in the been printer. It will be dis- tributed Ju'ep 1. There will be an is- &ue of 25 books, enough to meet all demands. FHe says the book will be printed at a less cost than before. Mr. Phillips praises very highly the work of the clerical force in the automobile department for arising to the occa- sion and deing the extra work at so little extra expense. Smith For County Commissioner. Putnam, June 17—L. E. Smith, first mavyoer of m ,after the city was chart d. received many congratula- tions uesday on his appeintment by Governor Baldwin to be county com- miseioner for Windham county suc- ceeding . H. Cortiss of Thompson up- on the expiration of the latter’s term & few months hence. Mr. Smith was epproved by the state senate, Mr. Corttis receiving the support of the house and on account of the disagree- inz action no choice could be made so the appofntment fell to the governor. b, Smith had little to say about the Tuesday saying all he knew the matter was what he had in the newspapers and had re- ed no official notification of the ap- intment. Ex-Mayor Smith s one of the most prominent democrats in Windham county and a very success- ul business man and one who is on to make a fine record as Eoen Steamers Reported by Wireless. Brow Head, June 17.—Steamer Vic- toria ILuise, New York for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Hamburg, signalled 180 miles southwest at 8.30 a. -m. Due Plymouth 2 a. m. Wednesday. Sable Island, June 17.—Steamer Im- perator, Hamburg for New York, sig- nalled 775 miles east of Sandy Hook at 4 a. m. Dock 5.30 p. m., Wednes- as Siasconset, Mass.,, June 17.—Steamer {ser Franz Joseph I, Trieste for ew York, signalled 193 miles east of Sandy Hook at 11.10 a. m. Dock 8 a. m. Wednesday Steamship Arrival Naples, June 13.—Arrived, steamer Argentina, New York. Antwerp, June 17.—Arrived, steamer Kroonland, New Y Gibraltar, June 17.—Arrived, steamer Barbarossa, New York for Naples, Liverpool, June 17.—Arrived, steam- er Bohemian, Boston. Liverpool, June 16.—Arrived, steam- er Mauretania, New York. London, June 16.—Arrived, steamer Minnetonka, New York, Fishguard, June 17, — Arrived: Bteamer Franconia, Boston, Johnny Dundes of New York was given the decision over Jack White <f Chicago at the end of a 20-round boat at Vernon arena, lLos Angeles, last night. They fought at catch weighls. | 1 | GUNSHANAN DISPLACED BY GOVERNOR BALDWIN Bridgeport Paper-Box Maker Named to Succeed Him. HaMrord, June 17.—Announcement was made at the capitol this afternoon of the appointment by Governor Bald- win of two members of the state tu- berculosis commission to succeed John F. Gunshanan of this city and the late Dr. George H. Knight of Salisbury. The appointees are Dr. David R. Ly- man of New Haven, superintendent of the Gaylord Farm sanitarium in Wall- ingford, who succeeded to the place made ‘vacant' by the death of Dr. Kright, and Jonathan Godfray of Bridgeport. Mr. Godfrey succeeds Mr. Gunshanan. Dr. Lyman’s term is for practically two years and Mr. God- frey’s for six. Dr. Lyman is a native of Char- lottesvills, Va., a graduate of the Uni- versity of wVirginia, took a special course at Johns Hopkins university, was with Dr. Trudeau at Saranac Lake and has been superintendent of the Gaylord Farm sanitarium since Mr. Godfrey is superintendent of the Bridgeport Compressed Paper Box company, a republican, about 50 vears of age. 'He is a native of Saybrool, and a brother of Dr. Charles C. God- frey of Bridgeport, former representa- tive and surgeon general, JOLLY ALUMNI DAY AT YALE. Baseball Victory of the Afternoon In- creases the Enthusiasm. New Haven, Conn., June 17.—Around the banquet board in many places tn- might graduates of Yale old and young toasted the victorious ball team, cheer- ed the officers of the university and sang the songs dear to every son of Eli, bringing to a merry close Alumnl day in the commencement programme. Then once again by classes toe gradu- ates made the rounds of the campus to sing and to cheer as they did in their student days. The day was a busy one for the alumni, who will separate to- morrow, not to return again as a class until the allotted time for their next reunion. Tomorrow degrees will be given to 780 seniors, and the honorary degrees will be conferred. AUTO WRECKED WHILE HURRYING TO HOSPITAL Owner and Young Woman Dead, Chauf feur Likely to Die. Sacramento, Cal, June 17.—Racing for a hospital to save a Miss Vera Brennan, who had swallowed poison with suicidal intent, an automobile owned by Guy F. Pearce of this city, was wrecked early today. Pearce was instantly killed; Miss Brennan died tonight from her injurles, and Herbert ‘Woodall, the chauffeur, probably will succumb to his injuries. The party had been attending a ball at Suburan Point. Miss Brennan, act- uated by jealousy, attempted to end her life, and Pearce volunteered to hurry the unconscious young woman to a hospital here. While going at a high rate of speed the automobile skid- ded and turned over, NINE-YEAR TERM FOR MAJOR W. H. HASTINGS Attempted to Shoot Nephew and Sev- eral Officers at Harrisburg. Harrisburg, Pa., June 17.—Major Willlam H. Hastings, who attempted to shoot his nephew, Ross. A, Hickok, a former Yale athlete, and several po- licemen here last month, was today sentenced to from nine to fourteen years in the Kastern penitentiary and to pay §20 fine and ecosts. The major recently pleaded guilty, FHe I8 sev- enty-one years old and a brother of a former ‘governor of Penmsylvania. A Mesting of the State C and recorders of the Ladi Maceabbees was held at Rockyills, Conn,, yestérday and encouraging re- ports were received of the state of the order, Delegates from nearly all ths hives in Connecticut wera present, Gabied Para\graphs Bubonic Plague in Hayti. Port au Prince, Hayti, June 17—An epidemic of bubonic plague has broken out at the seaport of Jacmel, 30 mil:s from here. Numerous cases have been reported of which many have resulted fatally. High Prices for Portraits. Paris, June 17.—Some high prices were brought by old masters at the sale today of the collection of Marc- zell de Nemins of Budapest. Rem- brandt’s portrait of his father was sold for $103,200 and Frank Hals' Portrait of a Gentleman, for $58,000. Cholera Increases. Saloniki, June 17.—Cholera is makiog alarming progress, among the Bulgari- an troops stationed at various points in Macedonia. Hundreds of cases are reported at military hospitals, and the mortality percentage is high. The civil population of the districts is also much affected. Political Fugitives from Venezuela. Willemstad, Curacao, June 17—Many political fugitives from Venezuela continue to arrive in the island of Buen Ayre in_the Dutch West Indies. Pedro Maria_Parra, a member of the Venezuelan house of representatives, and two other prominent refugees reached there today from Caracas. Aguinaldo Plotting With Japanese? Tokio, June 17.—Despatches received here from Kobe report the arrivel there of a son of Emilio Aguinaldo, the former revolutionary leader of the Fil- ipinos, who is said to be on the way to Tokio. At Kobe he conferred with a number of Japanese. His misston !n some quarters is believed to have con- mnection with the movement for Philip- pine independence. Mrs. Catt Urged to Reconsider. Budapest., June 17.—Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York, president of the International Woman Suffrage alliance, was presented today with an address signed by the delegates of ail the countries represented at the con- gress assuring her of their love and esteem and begging her to reconsider her intention to resign the presidenc: The whole meeting rose and remain: standing while the address was beins, read. Mrs. Catt warmly thanked tue delegates. SENATOR AND A COAL OPERATOR HAVE “RUN-IN" Almost a Fist Fight at Senate Strike Investigation. Charleston, W. Va., June 17.—At a stormy session of the senate m'ne strike committee, at which a near-fist fight between Senator Martine of New Jersey and Quinn Morton, manager of the Paint Creek Operators’ assoclation, was narrowly® averted, the coal oper- ators of Paint and Cabin Creeks toda: presented their ‘side of the controve sy. Mr. Morton, as the_principal wit- ness for the operators, presented their account of the negotiations which pre- ceded the strile and delayed his ac- tivitles during the troubles. His a:- count of his participation in the attack on the strikers’ camp at Holy Grove from an armored train precipitated th= clash with Senator Martine, who was questioning him, at the close of the morning session. This afternoon, following an earnest conference between Senators Swans» Kenyon and Martine, Senator Kenyon took charge of the hearing, and Sena- tor Martine did not ask a question, although he had been a persistent ex- | aminer during Mr. Morton’s appear- | ance this morning. All through the morning session feeling ran high, counsel for the operators at three dif- ferent times protesting vigorously in rather strenuous language against tha methods of examination empioyed by Senator Martine. After the disorderly outbreak in the dommittee room ei- citement was intense among the spec- tators, counsel and the crowds that thronged the lobbies of the hotel where the committee Is sitting. The comm tees’ arrangements to place the en hearing in charge of Senator Kenyon, however, quieted things down, and the afternoon session went off quietly. The committee planned tonight to conclude the examination here tomor- row afternoon and to start for Wasn- ington. Many witnesses will be ex- amined in Washington. TO FIGHT FOR FREE CATTLE AND MEAT. Senator James Threatens to Battle Into the Caucus. ‘Washington, June 17.—Senator Ol James of Kentucky, who made the s gar tariff speech in the senate defend- ing the stand of President Wilson, has taken a vigorous position in the financa committee against the imposition of a countervailing duty on meat and cat- tle, and today announced that he would carry the fight to the democratic senatorial caucus if he failed to swing the majority of the committee. Sena- Carry tor James emphatically declared ihat the public was entitled to unrestricted free cattle and meat. He did not oppose the acti of the democrats in free listing wheéat and flour with the countervailing duty add- ed, but he opposed such a duty on ca‘- tle and meat so strenuously that final action on the matter was deferrcd. Senator Simmons announced that the matter was settled for presentation 1o the caucus insofar as wheat and flour were concerned. “I am for free cattle and meat and shall ~o to the limit o get it,” said Semator James when hic attitude before the committee became known. “Because some countries levy a tax on the imports of the American beef trust, why should we in retalia- tion starve the people of the United States? I favored free meat and free cattle in the campaign last fall and I intend to do all I can to put them in the tariff law.” CLASS DAY EXERCISES AT STORRS COLLEGE. C. W. Jewett of North Windham Gives the Prophecy. Storrs, Conn, June 17.—Class day exercises were held at the Connecticut Agricultural college this afternoon. The departmental class president’s ad- dress was by B. J, Storrs of Cheshire; the class prophecy by C. W, Jewett of North Windham; the history by F. J, Rinoldiof of West Hoboken, N. J. while others taking part were Misy Mabel G, Griswold, Waterbury; Sarah M, Stanton, New london: R, A, Em- mons, Chester; D, BWadhams, Bloom- fleld, and H. A, Brundage, Danbury. Af the general class exercises G, W, Zucker of East Orange, N, J, gave the welcome; R. C, Avery, New York, tus history; J. W, Pease, Taunton, Mass., the oration, d_the farewell address by B. A, Djarke, West Hoboken. Ail of the 25 Demoeratlo candidates for offices in Boott county, Kentuelky, assembled at Georgetown Monday and pledged themselves neither to “treat” nor to use money In efferts te influ- ence the veters in their faver at the primary to be held in August |nent clubs and was universally Banker Killed By Auto Truck HIS AUTO SIDESWIPED BY HEAV- + IER VEHICLE. WIFE IS BADLY INJURED Driver of Truck Arrested for Man- slaughter—Victim Rose from Office Boy to President of a Meriden Bank. Meriden, June 17.—Junius S. Norton, president of the Home National bank and one of the best-known citizens of Meriden, was almost instantly killed in an automobile accident tonight and his wife was seriously injured. Mr. and Mrs, Norton with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dudley of this city, were enjoying an automobile ride near Hubbard park. Mr. Dudley was at the wheel, Sideswiped by Auto Truck. Coming through West Main street, the party met the large brewery auto truck driven by James J. McMahon. It is said that McMahon was having some ftrouble with his steering gear and that in passing the Norton auto was partly sideswiped. Mr. Dudley, in an endeavor to prevent further trou- ble, swerved his machine sharply at right angles, The brewery truck, seem- ingly beyond control, bore down upon the machine, and ail four occupants were thrown out, Mr. XNorton was thrown hetween the two machines, and he suffered a fractured skull, a broken arm and a fractureq rib. Death was probably instantaneous, in the opinion of Dr. Wheatlye, the acting medical examiner. Mrs. Norton’s Condition Critical. Mrs, Norton was badly hurt and she was rushed to a local hospital, where it was found that she was suffering from a broken shoulder, a broken leg and a broken jaw. Her condition at a late hour tonight was regarded as quite critical. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley escaped with only slight injurie Detective Burke placed McMahon under arrest, under a charge of man- slaughter. FHe has been unable to se- cure bail. Had Risen from Office Boy. Mr. Norton was 61 years old and had risen from office boy to president of the bank, He succeeded the late Gov. Abiram Chamberlain as president. He wWas a member of a number of promi- re- spected. NEW STAR ROUTE SERVICE IN MONTVILLE. Postal Department Will Have It Start July 1st. (Special to The Bulletin.) Washington, June 17.—A star route service has been established to take effect July 1, and to continue until June 80, 1917, from Oakdale via Mont- ville and Uncasville-to the railroad station, a distance of £1 miles. Be- tween Oakdale and Montville the mail will be carried twelve times a week, and between Montville and Uncasville 24 times each week, and to other points on the route 18 times per week. Frank E. Austin of Montville has been appointed carrier at a salary of $939 per annum. A contract extending four years from July 1, 1913, has been entered into be- tween the postoffice department Charles F. Yerrington of Norwich by which Yerrington is to provide a screen wagon service between the postoffice at Norwich and the railroad stations, and the electric cars, and be- tween any of them. NEGRO CAPTURED AFTER KILLING DEPUTY SHERIFF Plunges Knife Blade Into Officer Who Attempted to Arrest Him. Atlanta, Ga., June 16.—After a des- perate encounter here which cost the life of a deputy sheriff, Bugene Wat- son, a negro, was captured today, but not’ until he was badly wounded. Da- vid S. Yancey tried to arrest Wat- son, who was accused of ‘snatching a pocketbook from a woman. The ne- gro ran under a house and when he refused to come out Yancey fired twice, wounding the negro. Suddenly Watson darted from under the house and at- tacked the officer with a knife. He plungeg the blade into Yancey several times until the officer fell dead. The negro then took refuge in a cellar several blocks away, where he was captured by a squad of officers af- ter he had been shot again. MEATS SUBJECT TO THE PURE FOOD LAW. May Be Seized if They Are Misbranded or Adulterated. ‘Washington, June 17.—Probably the most radical and far-reaching exten- sion of the food and drugs act since its enactment was made today when Secretaries Houston, MecAdoo and Redfleld, charged with enforcing this statute, ruled that meat and meat pro- ducts in interstate or foreign com- merce, which hitherto have been ex- empted from the proyisions of the pure food law, may be seized if misbranded or adulterated. Beginning at once, manufacturers of meat foods will be required to comply strictly with the food and drugs act, as well as with the meat inspection law. The action was taken on the strength of an opinion by Attorney General McReynolds. SMALL BOY’S PRANK CAUSES TWO DEATHS. Climbs Into Engine Cab, Opens the Throttle and Jumps. Buffaio, N. Y., June 17.—A small boy went_into the New York Central roundhouse here tonight and_ climbed | into the cab of an engine, He pulled open the throttla and as’'the engine started forward he jumped. The loco- motive ran wild through the yards at a speed of 45 miles an hour and had covered three-quarters of a mile before it crashed head-on Into a frelght train train running in the opposite direction. Hngineer ¥red Iudeke was almost in- stanily killed and the fireman, Willlam Freelich, wes so badly hurt that ha died a short time later. Both englnes were badly damaged and many cars were wrecked, Waedded at Putnam, Pul June 17—Frederick W. Fos- ter, 84, "o Bl n Mass, and Miss Florepce M. LaSage, 18, of Winchen- don ,Masa., were married here Tuesday by Rey, ¥, 1, Sargent, Another mar- riage by Attormey Charles L. Torrey was that of Frank A,-Dalpe, 21, and Margaret Grady, 31, both of Worces- ter and | The Campaign 0f Sugar Men INTERVIEWS FURNISHED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS. VERY LITTLE PRINTED Letters Produced at Lobby Investiga- tion Disclose Method of Beet Sugar Interests to Create Public Sentiment Washington, June 17.—The trail “the lobby” the senate has been fo:- lowing for more than two weeks led today into the private files of the men in charge of the Washington offices of the United States beet sugar industry, the leading instrument of the cam- lgn against free sugar, and by orig- inals of letters and telegrams and what purported to be copies of others developed testimony of what appeared to be an attempt at a far-reachinz campaign to create public sentiment against free sugar through the columns of indlvidual newspapers and the fa- cilities of the press associations. Sensational Evidence. It was a trail so long, so compli- cated and so winding that after morc than two hours of patient effort the committee had succeeded in reading into its record only a small part of the mass of correspondence which sei- tors believed had produced the most sensational evidence yet developed. By subpoena duces tecum the cola- mittee got possession of letters and telegrams of Clarence C. Hamlin, a Colorado Springs, Col, newspaper owner and beet sugar men, in charge of the Washington offices of the Amer- iean Beet Sugar assoclation two years ago. The paper included what pur- ported to be carbon copies of letters unsigned, but furnished as genuine, by Harry A. Austin, a clerk in tho offices of Truman G. Palmer, repre- sentative of the United States bzet sugar indugtry. Over 70 Letters Read. The “industry” succeeded the “asso- ciation” about two_years ago and Palmer succeeded Hamlin in charge. While the committee was after the private papers, Palmer, after a con- ference with Senator Clark of Wyom- ing, Hamlin's uncle, was wiring Hara- Iin, urging to get a lawyer to repress-t his interests. The committes had knowledge of that and hurrled the let- ters into the record without regard to sequence. More than 70 bad been read when adjournment was taken tonight. Failed to Work Associated Press. Those read into the record were di- rected to managers of beet sugar com- anies, officers of the American Best ugar assoclation and friends of Ham- lin, indicating that Hamilin at the time of their writing was an active figure in a campaign to organize support for the protection of the beet sugar ia- dustry and secure publicity against tariff reduction. None of the letters disclosed that the raflroads had been interested or that the great news agencies had been extensively used or that the Chicago Inter-Ocean bonds had been bought. Letters introduced did show that the sugar men had been dissatisfled with their offorts to get “Interviews” cav- ried by The Associated Press. Box of Telegrams and Letters. Austin and a sergeant-at-arms of the senate brought a big box of the tels- grams and letters to the committes room this afternoon. The commitiee suspended the examination of witness- es and Chairman Overman, Senator: Reed and Walsh began reading them into the record. The efforts of Hamlin to get publici- ty throught The Associated Press and leading newspapers was touched on in a number of letters. In what ap- eared to be a copy of a Hamlin letter o Gove at Fargo Nov. 9, 1911, ths writer declared that the so-called Ar- buckle interview had “gone into prac- tically every paper in the United States.” Eastern Papers Used But Dozen Linzs. “After taking up the matter with Mr. Morey,” the letter added, “and af- ter securing an agreement with The Assoctated Press to handle 850 words, 1 gave out the enclosed, and while it was well handled locally the eastern papers took up but a dozen lines. As a mat- ter of fact, I would have preferred that they had ignored it entirely. I have taken the matter up with Melville E. Stone of The Associated Press, de- manding that in the future the bect sugar industry recetve at least the same treatment as the eastern refin- ers.” Morey referred to is president of the Great Western Sugar company. To Get Stuff Handled by Associated Press. In another letter to Warren at De- troit with the initials C. C. H. as a dictation mark. the writer said he had taken up the matter of the failure to get publicity through The Associated Press with Mr. Stone. “Herewith copy of letter received from Mr. Stone in response to mine,” sald the letter, and it added: “If this matter is followed up we will be able to get our stuff handled by The Asso- clated Press in a satisfactory manner. I will be in New York some time next week and will take it up in person.” Warren’s Reply to Hamlin. Warren wrote “To Hamlin” Nov. 18§, 1911: “I do not think well of your idea of writing all the papers that did noc carry your Assoclated Press story. W3 have found that whenever a paper that is unfriendly to the tariff generally, or to the sugar tariff, s approached, the result is an unfriendly article. You will probably have to rely upon gettfng out what you can and not find fault when everybody does not carry an in- terview.” To Purchase Bonds of Newspaper. The correspondence relating to the proposed purchase of Chicago Inter- Ocean bonds by beet sugar companies began with the copy of a letter dated March 20, 1012, addressed to Warren. 'The copy was not signed but was in- cluded in the “Hamlin correspondencs.” It stated that Mr, Hinman, who con- trolled the Chicago Inter-Ocean, e~ sired assistance fin ng _$35,000 worth of bonds of the paper, The to- tai bonded indebtedness as stuted in the letter being $860,000, Torchlight Parade for Kalser, Berlin, June 17,—[imperor Willam's sflver jubiles, which has filled the Berlin pireets with the greatest, gay- o8t erowds of eelebrants ever seen in the world, reached ite elimax today with visits from the allied povereigns end elosed with s gala dinner this evening, followed by a pieturesque terehlight precession of students, The dinner guests \mshul.d9 Andrew Carae- ie, The empress, altheugh semewhat atigued by (He centinueus festivities, mevertheless was present Condensed Teiegrams There Are Several Cases of Smallpox at Lowell, Mass. More Than 60 Barbers of Hoboken, N. J, struck for higher. wages and shorter hours. William Riley, 19 Years Old, was drowned when a rowboat overturned near Norwich, N. Y. After Pleading Guilty to conspiracy five_suspended San Francisco police- men were sentenced to nine months in prison. The Boston & Maine Railroad in- creased the salaries of their telegraph operators and ticket agents an average of 8 2-3 per cent. American Refugees Report a eritical condition in both insurgent and fed- eral camps in southern Sonora, where smallpox is prevalent. .~ Governor Foss Vetoed the Bill for- bidding Massachusetts street railways to make employes work more than nine hours In 11 consecutive nours. Louis Seelbach of Louisville was elected president of the Mutual Benefit assoclation at their annual convention at Louisville, Ky., yesteraay. The Federal Grand Jury at New York has begun a Sherman law inves- tigation into the operations of the Na~ tional Wholesale Jewelers’ associa~- tion. Harry Watrous, the New York art- ist, shot and fatally wounded Frank Cardinal, 36 years old, a burglar, at the former'’s summer home-at Lake George, N. Y. Matteo Mastropasqua, the Plainville young man accused of selling his 14 year old bride into white slavery, was put on trial in the'criminal court at Hartford yesterday Fire Commissioner Johnson of New York approved the plans for the con- struction of a 36 story building for the Equitable Life Assurance society at Broadway and Cedar street. An Additional Exemption of $500 for each child of a family in the income tax section of the tariff revision bill was determined upon last night by the senate finance sub-committee. Mrs. Maria Hawxhurst Banks and Miss Elizabeth Hawx, said to be the oldest women twins in the world, cele- brated Monday their 83d birthday at Mrs. Banks home in Sea CIiff, L. I. Three Hundred and Eighty-one young women, comprising the largest class ever graduated at Smith college, recelved the degree of bachelor of arts at the 35th commencement yesterday. The New York Board of Aldermen yesterday rejected by a vote of 45 to 29 {ts special police investigating com- mittee’'s report, which recommended the removal of Police Commissioner Waldo from office. An Autograph Letter from the Ger- man emperor recognizing the Mexican administration was placed in the hands of Provisional President Huerta vesterday by Herr von Kardorff, the charge d’affaires of the German lega- tion. New Haven Stock yesterday got started on an upward move and in the first three hours’ trading in the mar- ket the stock went up three points. The opening sale was 101 and it gained on each succeeding sale, reaching 104 by noon and closing at 108 1-3. Two Persons Were Killed, several others were injured, buildings wers blown down, the tents of a military encampment leveled, and the electrical service for miles around was interrupt- ed by a thunder storm which swept over Montreal and vicinity. Convinced, in the Face of the in- creased cost of living, that something must be done to save the hog as a food animal, exgerts of the department of agriculture announced yesterday that they would begin a campaign July 1 to eradicate hog cholera. BALDWIN WILL VISIT COAST ARTILLERY GOV. Going to See Connecticut Troops in Camp on Thursday. Fort Wright, Fishers Island June 17— Preparations are being made for the entertainment of Governor Baldwin and his staff at the camp of the Con- necticut coast artillery at Fort Wright, Fishers istand. The governor will go over Thursday morning. A salute will be fired in his honor and the guards- men will be reviewed. The visiting executive will be entertained by Col. Richmend P. Davis, commanding_the regular troops, and Col. Henry . Dor- sey, commanding the national gnards- men. Governor Baldwin will remain at New London Wednesday night in order to get an early start for the is- land Trial shots for the 12-inch guns were fired Tuesday forenoon. In the afternoon the companies began their record shots. These will continue till dark. From shore the shots can be seen to strike close to the targets and excellent work is being done by the gunners, Official scores are withheld until the conclusion of the day’s prac- tice. Capt. William G. Tarbox of Nor- wich was officer of the day on Tues- day. Only slight injuries, such as jammed fingers, and a mild_form of dysentery, have been treated in the state hospital so far during the en- campment. FOR POLICE DUTY AT YALE-HARVARD RACE Revenus Cutter Gresham Coming— Reports Sesing Wreck on the Way. Boston, June 16.—The big flve-mast- ed schooner Paul Palmer, which was abandoned on fire off Cape Cod yes- terday, has sunk Mx miles north by east from Race Point, according to a message recefved tonight from the revenue cutter Gresham, Three masts, attached to the broken rigging, floated above the wreck. The Gresham pro- ceeded to New London, where she will help police the Harvard-Yale regatta, leaving the cutter Androscogginn to destroy the hulk. The crew of the Palmer were landed by a fishing schooner at Provincetown last night. Stabbed Feillow Workman. Buffeld, Conn,, June 18—John Hughes of New Britain, who was arralgned in tewn court today for ocausl) o flght at & Polish christening yesterday, was held for a more serious charge later, Police offieials from Indlan Oreherd, Mass, came here, and identiled him a8 the man wanted for L3 Pelish werkman in that town seme menths nge, He was taken to Indian Orehard tenight, Put the lid on leur peck af treuhle, The bettem of a hill is Lhe easiest to Explosion of Benzine Fatal ‘MAN KILLED IN A NEW MAVEN GARAGE, OVERFLOWED THE TANK Went Into Cellar With Lantern to In- vestigate and Explosion Resultet— Three Other Persons Injured, New Haven, Conn, Jine 17—In an explosion of benzine at the garage of Kirk & company in Crown_street to- night, Jobn Fitch of Mont Carmel lost his life. The force of the outrush of air from the building carried with It the plate glass windows on the Crown street side and broke much glass in buildings in the rear and across Crow 1 street. The garage itself, being of concrete and steel, was little damagel and the fire which followed the expl)- sion had little to consume and was quickly controlled by the firemen, Overflowed His Tank. Persons on the street who wers passing say a shot of flame came from the garage doors following the explo- sion. The man killed was the driver of a Standard Oil delivery wagon. The police account is that Fitch by means of a hose had filled from his wagon in the street the large benzine tank under the floor of the celliar of the garage. Five feet of concrete protect the tans< and the valves are automatie, so that the tank itself did not explode. Tue driver overflowed the tamk by abowt 50 gallons before he sghut oft the oll. He moved his wagon to a hitching post and presumably with a lantern weat to the cellar to ascertain the comdi- tlons. The gas was ignited. Pushed Auto Up Against Beams. The force of the combustion @rovu upwards three floors the big elevetor used to place machines on the upper floor. It lifted the big turntable on the street floor with a big car upon it 80 that the car (Ohio No. 80) was crughed against the overhead beam:. Several ,machines on the second floor were somewhat damaged. ILieutemant Governor Blakeslee is one of the own. ers of the building. The aggregate losses were several thousand dollars. Three Others Injured. Three persons were also serlously injured by the explosion and are In local hospitals. John Hanson, a chauf- four, has a spraimed back; George Ly- man has severe burns about the hand and body and John Carly, another chauffeur ,has burns about the body. W. B. Watkins of Westport, was cut by the flying glass and after belng treated a. a hospital was able to go to his ‘home, PARIS DECIDES ON SLIM FIGURE MODE Diaphanous Bodies and Hate—Em- broidery Much Used, ‘Paris, June- 16~—After a whale weck of heated discusslon, during which fashion experts and _exponents such as Paul Polfret, lda Andra Fouquieres and Mile. Sorel have fllled columns of the newspapers with their viewg for and agalnst the new fash- ionable, silhouette and.the 1918 stoop, the verdiot of Paris at ay'a Derby was awaited eat . Many journeyed to Chantilly, who wounld ot ise bhave watted in town to learn the result-of:the great sporting event. The parade in the paddock left:no doubt whatever regarding the, doom-of the ourlously —orump! ip _figure launched early in the season. Women are once more themselves erect, and gowns are ly de- signed to emphesize sltmness. The features of the season seem to be bright-colored s and sashes around the waist, which are more popular than ever. Hmbrofdery is much used, small flower designs being preferred, and the same pattern iy carried out in bodice and skirt with ‘very pretty effect. The dlaphanous bodices, which made their appearance not long ago at Longchamps, have become very pop- ular, especially with the most expen- sive dresses, which, if one may judge from the amount of prectous lace used must represent a gmall fortune each. Although simplicity is atmed at, fash- fonable woman is spending more this Year than for a long time past—Ilace, embroidery, hand painting and jewel trimming making a “stmple” white mousseline I weighing a few ounces, worth several hundred dollars. The mania for transparent material has invaded the millinery fleld. Some hats seen yesterday were mere apolo- gles for headgear, the colffure being clearly vistble through the diapha- nous tulle or chiffon of which the crowns were made. This necessitated elaborately done-up hair. ‘Women, when wearing such hats, had thelr hair arranged as if for an opera—with the exception, of course, of the tiara. Generally speaking, there 1s no change in the fashions, but it is ex- pected that novelties will be launched at the most fashionable meetings af Auteull before the dressmakers’ ings In the middle of Angust witl place. BSome largé leghorn hats with flowers were worn vesterday afternoon, but the majerity are still small, with huge bunches of paradise plumes or aigrettes, the former being more in vogue. COLLEGE MEN DISH WASHERS. 100 Out of 700 in San Francisco Union Have Diplomas. San Francisco, June 16—Of the 700 members of the San Francisco Dish ‘Washers’ unton 100 are college gradu- ates. This, it is said, is a greater pro- portion of college men than can be found in any other labor organization in_the country. o statistics were compiled by tw> members of the union, ome of whom says he is a former instructor in math- ematics in an eastern college. He re- signed from that position, he said to- day, to engage in a small business In Oswego, N. Y. "Nl.tnu.ll}’. I do not care to reveal my name,” he said. “We represent a class of men who have found them- selves unable to cope with some of the requirements of life. ‘“We are abaolutely unfitted for bus ness Ilfe, but I might have succeed if I had had even a rudimentary knowledge of business affairs. I was unmarried and came west with just enot money to keep me a week. At first 1 tried rough work, but I was un- to endure its hardships, so I be- came a dish washer.” it 1a asserted. A dish union is the only one of its ‘washer wots ¥10 a week, When 6 man {# drunk he forgets that he's & foo)