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VOL. LVI—NO. 62 . NORWICH, CONN., SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1914 PRICE _TWO CENTS The ‘Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Any Othel TO DEMAND RELEASE OF MEXIGANS Inability to Find Judge to Hear Petition Prevented Its Filing by Counsel For the Refugees CASE MAY BECARRIED TO THE SUPREME COURT United States to Resist This Effort, Believing That the Com- munity Would Be Imperilled by the Liberation of the Mexicans at Fort Bliss—Congressman Proposes to Ac- quire Northern States of Mexico by Treaty or Otherwise. San Antonio, March 13.—Application for the release of Mexican federal soldiers interned at Fort Bliss was ready to be filed in federal court here today when lack of a judge to hear the petition caused H. R. Gamble of E! Paso, representing the refugees, to postpone action. Burns Claims Lack of Jurisdiction. United States Judge Maxey of this district is in New Orleans on_the circuit bench and Federal Judge Wal- ter Burns of the southern dlslric!AOt Texas when asked to hear the petition he ruled he was without jurisdiction, not having been formally designated to hear it. g Tonight Mr. Gamble was considering going to Houswon to present the ap- plication to Judge Burns, despite the judge’'s ruling and his further an nouncement that an unusually heav: docket there would prevent his giving & prompt hearing to the petition. Unconditional Release Demanded. Habeas corpus petitions for the ref- ugees who were interned after they fled to the United States from Ojinaza,‘be- fore General Villa and the constitution- alists, has been rumored for some time. Trconditional release of the Mexi cans is demanded’ in the petition which Mr. Gamble announced tonight he would request be made returnable in El Paso the first Monday in Apri Notfce that an apnlication for 4 corpus would be filed is said to huve been formally given military authc ties at Fort Bliss. Contention of Mexicans. According to a recent announcement attorneys for > ection of thai tre. en the forces of either of two tions at war enter a third country they shall be intern~d for the period of the conflict. Attorneys for the Mexjeans declare that this does not cover a purely civil strife, It was in- timated when the first announcement was made that the case would be car ried to the United States court if necessary. UNITED STATES TO FIGHT. Believes Community Would Be Imper- illed by Release of Mexicans—Novel Proposition of a Georgia Congress- ‘man. Washington, March 13—The United ates government wiil continue to in- sist on obtaining from General Car- ranza and the Mexican constitutional- ists information concerning the welfare of all foreigners in Mexico and will not relax its energy in 2 its good offices for their protection. This is the effect of a communication from Secretary Bryan to American Consul Simpich at Nogales, who has present- ed the information to General Car- nza. Reply was in the hands of Sec- ry Bryan tonight but he did not e public, Bryan, it is said, did not reply reily to the recent notes of C . on the BEenton case, but set the wish of the American gov- nt recarding a Sranish citizen ed States fo secure pro- communication pointed tions which had recoznized not deal with the consti- rta could 1,200 GRADUATES AT THE YALE DINNER. President Hadley Tells of the Respon- sibilities of the Alumni. New York, March 1 Twelve hun- red sons of Eli, from the class of 1850 to that of 1917, ~athered here tonight at i Yale dinner, the first to be held in this city for a number of years. The “youngest” member of the Yale faculty, William Howard Taft; Presi- dent Arthur Hadley of the university; Waiter Camp.whose name is synonym - eus with Yale athletics; Herbert IL Ramiey of the S heffleld Scientific sehocl; F. Reading Bertron, and George Mde, who was the toastmaster, were amonz the speakers. President Hadley was greeted with a ®mg Yale cheer when he arose to speak. He discussed the responsibili- ties that rest uponm the shoulders of Yale alumni, declaring that some of the best things done at Yale have been at the suggestion of the graduates rather than of the faculty. He spoke of the stimulus which the graduate can give to the institution. Westinghouse Funeral Today. New York, March 13.—Arrangements for the funeral of George Westing- house at the Fifth Avenue Presbyteri- n church tomorrow afternoon at two clock were announced tonight. offictating clergymen_ at the will be the Rev. Dr. J. H. Jowett, pas- tor of the church, and the Rev. F. J. D. D.. of Pittsburgh, the latter Sm will deliver the address and ciate at the grave i Receiver for Chicago Interocean. ago, March 13.—FHerman S. t. president of the Interocean company, was today appointed ver . Carpenter, federal ju . Chancery proceedings started by the Lake Bu- perior Paper company alleged that be- cause of conflicting claims a recelver | was necessary to conserve the proper- ty and preserve its good will as a go- ing concern. Protest New Haven Dissolution. New Milford, Conn, March 13-—At the annual banquet tonight of the local board of trade, resolutions were adopi~ el protesting against “any action being taken by the federal government that may lead to the dlssolution of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, firmiy believing that the in- dustrial welfare of all New Engiand will be seriousiv and adversely af- fected by such disselution,” " | davs ago had not vet «supreme | om the Spanish ambassador had | The | church | | curs the amendment will send to stor- | for the Interocean by George tutionalists except through the United | States. | There hav. | been Intimations from | constitutionalist sources that General | Carranza’s reply indicated he will give | the United States the information de- | sired, but exact details of his attitude are lacking. The war department will resist to the utmost the release of the prison ers at this time on the ground of pub- polic Aside from other ques- tions involved, it is held that the com- 1munizy would be imperilled by the presence of several thousand homeless, { unsheltered and unfed Mexicans. The | refugees are military prisoners, held, or “interned” under the provisions of international law. There are said to {be no court decisions in this country | to_serve as a precedent in the case. Further inquiry to conditions in Mexico is contemplated by the senate committee on foreign relations in the | ear future and in anticipation of ex amining witnesses, the committee to- { day secured authorization to issue sub- | poenas and employ a stenographer. i A bill to direct the president to ac- | quire ‘by purchase, treaty or con- | quest,” the northern states of Me: lico and to colonize them with the ne- | groes of the United States was intro- | duced today by Representative Park of | Georgia, a new democratic member. | The measure, which excited humorous- y mild comment, was referred to the foreign affairs commiitee as a matter | of course. It is not expected to get out (of the committee’s files. | ARMS HELD UP, 1 | Were Shipped to the Am Vera Cruz. Mexico, Ma 1e known here today t of arms to the in the federal twelve een placed in i possession of Nelson O'Shaughnessy, American charge d'affaires. It is be- lieved to have been held by the federal | authorities pending further negotia- | tions. It is rumored here that the authori- ties contend there has been some m understanding regarding the permis- sion for the shipment. which has pos- sibly only been deferred. The American authorities here ap- pear disposed to regard the matter as possibly without great importance. AGREEMENT WITH REBELS, They Will Notify Gen. Scott of Ban- dits Along Border. El Paso, Texa: March 13.—An in- formal agreement was reached today by which the rehels are to give Gen- eral Scoit prompt information of the movements of bandit bands along the | border. In this way the American of- {ficer, it is said, can keep his patrols lon the alert to prevent the occasional iTaids of these bandits into American territory.* The committee of Spaniards having charge of the distribution of relief to destitute Spanish refugees from Mex- ico met today and it was reported that $20.000 contributed from Spain, Argentine, Cuba Mexico City and - places had been distributed. from the Spaniard minister on was read to the effect that rebels have promised ards will not be riminated again in future campaigns. A ]FOUGHT FOR REPEAL OF TOLLS EXEMPTION Efforts of Carne: Endowment fol Peace Described. ‘Washington. March 13—How | Carnegie endowment for international peace has aided in the fight for repea’ that Span- the | i jof the : of ‘the tolls exemption clause of the | Panama canal act was revealed .to before the senate lobby committee. Dr. James Brown Scott, y | secretary and a | member of the board of directors of the ! endowment, appearing under subpoena with books and papers, told the com- mittee that a total of more than $30,- 000 had been appropriated for “circu- lation of Panama canal literature.” Detailing the efforts of the endow- ment, Dr. Scott said a million copies of a pamphlet urging repeal of the ex- | emption clause and signed by virtual- |1y the entire directorate, had been | sent throughout the couniry, and 700,- 000 copies of Senator Root's speech |in the senate urging the repeal had { been mailed under the senator's frank. Cute Off 31 Federal Autos. ‘Washington, March 13.—In passing the $18,000,000 annual appropriation biil for the District of Columbla today. | the senate incorporated an amendment to provide that no part of the money should be used to maintain automobiles except for the fire, police or emergen- cy health service. If the house con- | | Supreme court pass upon the validit) age some 31 automobiles now used by | the District government. Paramour of Murderess Set Free. Chicago, M 13 —George Penrose, who was on trial with Mrs. Louise Van Keuren, charged with killing the wom- {an’s bhusband last Jun | freedom today after Al had confessed that she shot and killed her husband. Van Keuren, she sa had broken down the door to her apart. ment, and she shot without knowing who was attempting to enter the rooms, received his Van Keuren Will Sign More Peace Treaties. ‘Washington, March 13.—Secretary Bryan anneunced today that in the near future he would sign at ene sit- ting the'peace ireaties with Argentine, Braxil and Chile, embodying the idea of investigation of difficulties that otherwise might lead to war, | To Form New ltalian Cabinet. Rome, March 13.—King Victor Em- | manuel has entrusted to Signor Salan- dra, former minister of the treasury, the task of forming a new cabinet to succeed thet of Signor Giolitti, resigned early in the week f which ‘ Cabled Paragraphs Italian Troops Kill 263 Arabs. Bengasi, Tripoli, March 13—Severe fighting, in which the Itallan troops killed 263 Arabs, took place on Wed- nesday in the neighborhood of the Oasis of Seuetina. $45,000,000 For Japanese Navy. Tokio, Japan, March 13—The ap- propriation for the construction of new ships.for the Japanese navy, was re- duced by the House of Peers today by $15,000,000, bringing the figures down to $45,000,000. To Banish Women from Army. Paris, March 13.—The picturesque cantinieres, or women who take charge of the French regimental canteens, and who have played many heroic parts in French military history, are no longer to share the dangers of active service with the troops, according to the min- ister of war, as they weaken the cour- age of the soldiers. German Parliament Discusses Duels. Beriin, March i3.—Sharp differences of opinion as to the principles of duels between army officers were expressed in the imperial parliament today by members of the various parties, and a strong speech in its defense was made by Lieutenant General Erich Von Falkinhayn, minister for war, FOUNDER OF RELIGIOUS SECT A “WHITE SLAVER” “Woman Scorned” Proves Important Witness Against Him. Seattle, Washn, March 13.—Rev. Albert Dahlstrom, founder of a re- ligious sect known as “Heliga” which he says has 10,000 members in the United States and one of the tenets of which is said to be a belief in poly gamy, was convicted today of viola- tion of the Mann white slave act in transporting Miss HEdna Englund, of Tacoma, Washn., from Fresno, Calif., to the state of Washington. Extracts from Dahlstrom’s books and pamphiets Were introduced in evidence against aim. dna Englund, who turned against Dahlstrom because he showed a pref- erence for her sister Hilda, was a wit- ness against the clergyman. Hilda testified for him, saying that she her- self bought the ticket on which Edna traveled from Fresno. The mother of the girls who are young and attrac- tive, was a witness for the govern- ment. BATTLE OVER REPEAL TO COME NEXT WEEK Administration Leaders Prepare for Quick and Decisive Contest. $ March 13.—Administra- tion leaders in the senate and house prepared today for a quick and de- cisive hattle next week over the repeal toll exemption clause of the Panama canal act, confident that Pres- ident Wilson’s plea for reversal of pol- icy in the interest of the government's foreign relations would be heeded. In the senate after informal con- ference of democratic leaders and a talik with President Wilson, Senator Owen of Oklahocma introduced a re- peal bill similar to the Sims bill pend- ing in the house, in order to have the issue immedlately placed squarely be- fore the committee on inter-oceanic canals. Tt also was determined to has- ten consideration of the measure by this committee in order that it may be ready for action in the senate as soon as it is disposed of in the house. SIEGEL'S BOSTON STORE WILL CLOSE TONIGHT Washington Fifteen Hundred Lose Employment— Their Money in Siegel Bank. Boston, March 12.—The department store of Henry Siegel company, which opened here ten years ago, in a new building, will close tomorrow night and 1,500 employes, many of whom had money in the private bank of the store, will be thrown out of empioy- ment. A number of the bank depositors will confer with District Attorney Pel- letler tomorrow regarding their claims. It was said today that the distriot attorney’s office did not expect to ob- taln evidence of a nature to warrant criminal prosecution here as the firm eated the money deposited as loans l'lpont which it guaranteed to pay in- terest. REFUSES TO GRANT SULZER A MANDAMUS | Ex-Governor's Case Advances a Step on Way to Supreme Court. Washington, March 13.—Without passing upon the merits of the case, the appellate division, third depart- ment, today sustained Supreme Court Justice Chester in his denial of the application of William Sulzer for o, troller Sohmer to pay the salary of the tloller Sohmer to pay the salary of the former governor from the time of his impeachment. Preparatigns were be- gun immediately to have 'the case ri viewed by the court of appeals. Mr. Sulzer hopes to have the United States of his impeachment. Steamship Arrivals. Boulogne, March 13.—Steamer Noor- dam, New York for Rotterdam. Liverpool, March 12.—Steamer Vir- ginian, St. John, N. B.* Plymouth, March 13.—Steamer Pres- ident Lincoln, New York burg. Plymouth, March 13.—Steamer Phil- | adelphia, New York. Naples, March 18.—Steamer Koenig Albert, New York. Patras, March 13.—Steamer Fran- conia, New York. Queenstown, March 13.—Steamer An- | dania, Boston. New York, March 13.-—~Steamer Sant Anna, Marseilles. $50,000 for Aeronautical Research. New York, 12.2-Th Clab y sent v Represer Pitkgora:d, chairma mitiee- or approjw him board of America - John J. of the house com- s, a telegram Mar ) e in wvm- of the set aside $50.000 for acroma Tesearch at fhe Langley aeronautical laboratory of the Smithsonian Institution and to have Potomac park used for aeronau- tical experiments. Steamers Reported by Wireless. Bable Island, N. &, March 13.— Steamer Laorraine,, for York, signalled 728 miles east of Sandy Hook at 8 a. m. Dock 8.30 a. m, Sunday. Steamer Prinz Os Hamburg for Philadelphia, signalled 630 miles eust of Philadelphia at 8 a. m Hart to Be Exchange Professor. Cambridge, Mass., March 13.—The appointment of Albert Bushnell Hart, professor of the science of government at Harvard university, as exchange professor at the University of Berlin nexi year, was announced tomight, for Ham- | Holds QOut for Trolley Lines NEW HAVEN UNWILLING TO DIS- POSE OF THEM. A BONE OF CONTENTION Railroad Offic eral Still at Variance—Disagree Also Over Terms of B. & M. Trustees, s and Attorney-Gen- Washington, March 13 —Success or failure of the plan for a peaceful di solution of the New Haven railroad system hinged tonight largely on two propositions—the length of service of the trustees, who it is proposed shall take over the stock of the Boston and Maine railroad now owned by the New Haven, and the divorce or retention of the system’s Connecticut trolley lines. After an all day conference between counsel for the New Haven and at- torneys for the department, it became known tonight that no agreement had been reached on either proposition. The conferences will be resumed tomorrow, and it is possible that the muddle over the trolleys, at least, will be clarified to such an extent that a basis for com- promise will be reached A Two Year Trustesship. So far as the trusteeship for the Boston and Maine is concerned, the two sides to the conference were ad- mittedly so far apart that this ques- tion was not taken up at all during the day. The department was said tonight still to be insisting that the trustees shall serve not more than two years, while the New Haven held the posi- tion that such a term is too short, For the present the Boston and Maine problem will be left to slumber, and the trolleys and steamship phase of the dissolution will be considered in detail. If a compromisge is found, it probably will be on a two vear basis with right of a two year extension on approval by a court. Banks Take Up New Haven's Cause. It was not believed here tonight that Attorney McReynolds would concede liberal terms, although agreement on the other parts of the dissolution plan | may influence both sides in the Boston | and Maine matter. Reports from New that section have taken up the cudgels | interest at the department of justice. Several communications were receiv- | ed from banks suggesting that the de- | partment might show more leniency in | the Boston and Maine matter. Claims Trolleys Are Feeders. The difficulty today arose mainly over the Connecticut trolley holdings of the New Haven, although the sep- aration of the-steamshhip lines pre- sents its own troublesome problems. The New Haven has taken the position that its_Connecticut trolleys are feed- ers to the New Haven itself, and es- sential to its operation. On the other hand, the department of justice main- fhins that these trolleys must be sep- arated from the New Haven in order to rstore competition to New England transportation. LABOR UNIONS FEED “GEN.” KELLEY’S HOBOES. Sheriffs of Neighboring Counties Arming Their Deputies. Sacramento, Calif., March 13—While the authorities of Sacramento and Yo- lo counties argued today over their disposal, members of “General” Kel- ley’'s army of the unemployed, which had started from San Francisco for ‘Washington, basked in the sunshine, fished from the Yolo levee and enjoyed an abundance of food supplied by the labor unions of Sacramento. The Sacramento citizens' committee withdrew its verbal offer to furnish transportation for a distance of fifty miles to members of the army and the Sacramento district attorney vetoed any move toward assisting in the in- ternal affairs of another county. These actions left Yolo county without the money or men to enforce its ultima- tum, delivered last night, that the un- ;;Jnlployed must be moved before night- Sheriff Monroe, of Yolo, induced the leaders of the army to consent to move tween now and Monday, If Sacramento would give safe conduct through its territory. Sacramento consented, provided Placer and Nevada counties to the east would agree. Word was received, however, that the sheriffs of these two counties were arming deputies and that Governor Oddie of Nevada was prepared to call on his state police to prevent the army leav- ing railroad cars within that state. DUBLIN UNE.MPLOYED ALSO CAUSE TROUBLE. Their Leadsr Arrested on Five Charges of Assault. Dublin, March 13.—Leading a march | on the lord mayor's home today at the head of an army of the unemployed, Captain White, son of the late Fleld | Marshal Sir George Stuart White, de- | fender of Ladysmith during the Boer war, met a baton charge of the palice so effectively that five accusations of assault were Jaid against him. Thes were made by a police inspector, a ser- geant aof police, two policemen and the driver of a mail wagon. Captain White, wielding a large club, inflicted severe wounds on Inspector Purcell, | who led the police, During the brief | but sang the attacking amd defending forces were brokesn, amqng them that of Cap- tain White. | | “Edith Rockwell” Identified. Oshkos Maveh Michael Palewic this city. today in- fors that dith Rox ported a few day ave taken poison in the apart- well” when she left here with the idea of going on the stage. e Another Strike at Lawrence. Lawrence, Mass, March 13—Two hundred men employed In the dye- house of the Paclfic mills struck to- day. They asked for an advance in wages from 14 1-2 cents to 1 ents an hour. Harvard Student Guilty of Larceny. Boston, March 13.—Paul L. Coh, of Springfield, a student ar Harvard Law school, who was arrested two weeks ago, was found guilty today of larceny from the Newell Boat club. He was Placed or probatien, | England tonight that many banks in | { for the New Haven were received with | eastward in units of fifty or less be- | mary riot many heads among | ments of Frank W. Kahl, an actor,]tonight and released in $200 bonds. in New York city, is daughter. | Montagson denies the allegation and The girl took the name “Edith Rock- | ays his arTest is the result of “spite.” More Nupials at White House MISS ELEANOR WILSON TO WED IN JUNE. McADOO IS HAPPY MAN Engagement Announced by President and Mrs. Wilson—The Prospective Groom 50 and Bride-to-Be 24. Washington, March 13.—*“The presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson announce the engagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Eleanor Randolph, to Hon. William Gibbs McAdoo.” This announcement was issued at the White House by Secretary Tumul- ty tonight after a day of speculation in capital officlal and society circles over the prospects for another White House wedding in June. Fiancee is Father's Pet. For weeks there have been rumors that the president’s daughter and the secretary of the treasury would be married soon, and in the past day or two there has been no denial that an announcement could be expected. The exact date of the wedding is not known, but it is generally believed that it will be some time in June. There has been extraordinary inter- est in the engagement among officlais and the many friends which both Miss ‘Wilson and the cabinet officer have made during the year they have been in the capital., The youngest of the family, Miss Eleanor is said to be her father’s pet, and there is a strong per- sonal friendship between the president and the man who is to marry his daughter. Will Be 14th White House Bride. Reports that Secretary McAdoo would retire from the cabinet after his marriage and perhaps become ambas- sador 'to France were set at rest to- night by White House officials, who said emphatically that he was expected to remain at the head of the treasury | department. Miss Wilson will be the fourteenth White House bride and the second of | | President Wilson’s daughters to marry !in the nation’s executive mansion. Her Islsler, Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, ! became Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre in the east room on Nov. 25 last. A Disparity in Ages. ‘Washington society has not been al- | together unprepared for the news of the engagement, for the couple have | been seen together at many a dance | and soclal function. Though Secretary McAdoo is 50 years old and Miss Wil- son is 24, intimate friends of the so- ciety said today he “is as young as a man of 30.” He is fond of tennis and | outdoor sports and played tennis often | on the White House courts with Miss | Wilson last spring and fall. Miss Wil- son is athletic, a good horsewoman and delights in outdoor life. SHARP CRITICISM OF CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS Claim Made That Cause of Education Is Being Prostituted. Boston, March 13.—Sharp criticism and a vigorous defense of the Inter- national Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa., and their relations with corporations which have a capital of more than $100,000,000 were voiced be- fore the legislative committee on mer- cantile affairs today. It was claimed that the cause of education was being prostituted for the marketing of stocks through agents of the scholarships. On the other hand, friends of the schools scored its ©pponents as interested for material reasons in injuring the stocks in ques- tion and flatly denied that the schools had any physical connection with the other corporations. The committeemen showed much in- terest and expressed a desire that both sides submit evidence of the claims made. THREE BODIES BURNED i BEYOND RECOGNITION. | Twenty-four Thus Far Recovered from St. Louis Ruins. St. Louis, March 13—Six bodies were removed from the ruins of the | Missour! Athletic club building today, | | bringing the total number of dead re covered to twenty-four. The bodies of six other victims still lie buried in the fire wreckage. Seventeen bodies have been identi- fied, but the others are burned beyond | recognition. Three of those recovered | today were identified as those of Allan { Dow, J. L. Haehnlen and John J. Ratz, all of this city. OBITUARY. Rev. George B. Spalding, D. D. Syracuse, N. Y., March 13.—The Rev. Dr. George B. Spalding, pastor emeri- tus of the First Presbyterian charch of this city, and one of the best known clergymen in northern and central New York, died at his home late this after- noon. Dr. Spalding was 79 years of age. He was a native of Vermont and was graduated from the University of | Verment and Union Theological col- 1 lege. He was for a long time pastor | of the Park Congregational church at | Hartford, Conn, and had filled pulpits | in Dover ard Manchester, N. H., be- | fore coming to Syracuse in 1885, Capt. Edward P. Meeker. New York, March 13.—Capt. Rdward Percy Meeker, U, 8. M. C, retired, dled at his home in Brooklyn today, He | was ‘operated en about a year ago in | the naval hospital for an internal growth, but never regaimed his health. He was 78 years old. | | Serious Charge Against Man of 64. Winsted, Conn., March 13.—Jules | Montagson, aged 64, caretaker for a | farm at Unian City, was arresied at | Winehester Center today, charged with a serious offense on an § vear oid girl. | ‘was given a preliminary hearing No Legislation Against Tango. Boston, March 13—Efforts to legis- laie against the fango and other new dances failed to meet with the approv- al of the legislative committee on social welfare which ioday decided ta report adversely on a bill introguced hy Representative Lewis R. SnZ%lun. —— Pictures Hidden from Suffragettes. London, March 13—The valuable pictures in- St. PauPs Cathedral have been removed from the nave and placed .in a crypt uatil the danger of attacks on them b, sufizageties bas passed, | 8. Kenyon. , officials of the various Westinghouse | provi: Condensed Telegrams rdinal Gitgons will sail in May for Italy to make a personal visit to the Pope. Judge C. A. Willard of the United States district court, died at his home at Minneapolis, last night. A Small Gold Box, a gift from King Geeorge, disappeared from the home of the Earl of Granard in London. Twenty-Five Thuosand Men were idle yesterday in the Turtle Creek Val- ley out of respect to the late George ‘Westinghouse. The Will of Mrs. Margaret Kunkler, of New York, leaves $18,000 to her son and daughter and cuts her hus- band off with $1. *President Wilson yesterday received a box of Irish moss and shamrocks from John Redmond, Irish leader in English parliament. The Export Trade of the United States during the past ten years from 1903 to 1913, increased by approxi- mately one billion dollars. Silas Buskey, Aged 45, .dropped dead yesterday afternoon while load- ing a team at the yards of the New Britain Lumber and Coal company. As a Result of the mid-year examin- ations at Harvard university forty- four students have been drcpped from the college list, it was announced ves- terday. A Police X-Ray Examination dis- covered a diamond in the stomach of L. A. Powers, charged with the theft of diamond earrings worth $2,000, at Memphis. General Gilbert W. Woodward, aged 79, one of the most prominent ‘mem- bers of the Wisconsin bar and Demo- cratic politician, died at La Cross, Wis., yesterday. Rev. Dr. Anna H. Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage as- sociation will sail on April 16 for Rome. Dr. Shaw expects an au- dience with the’ Pope. Arthur Vite, Son of a wealthy steam- ship owner ih Bremen, Germany, was arrested at Jacksonville, Florida, yes- terday as an undesirable alien. it is said he is an epileptic. A Monument to Ferdinand de Les- seps, to be erected in the Panama Canal zone on a site to be selected by Col. Goethals, was proposed in a bill i yesterday by Senator John ams. the Death of an infant Mrs. Alvah N. Carty, lost t the past two in the scarlet fever epidemic | Mrs. Carty has only | With daughter, her sixth child within weeks at Florence, N. J. one child living of 13. To Benefit Farmers, the Rural Credit commission yesterday recommended to congress*that banks with a capitaliza- tion as low as $2,000 be allowed to be- come member banks of the new fed- eral reserve system. Mrs. Theresa Ruffino, who killed her husband, Luciano, by shooting during a quarrel, and was held without bail for trial at New Britain yesterday on the charge of murder. The woman has told pitiful tales of abuse. The Largest and Newest Vessel in the navy, the superdreadnought Texas, which was placed in commission yes- terday at Norfolk, Va., will pay a visit in the next few weeks to the state in whose honor she was named. Governor Pothier, who recently pardoned Arthur G. Webster after he had served sixteen years of a 25 year sentence for robbery, said yesterday that he would honor a requisition from Missour! for the extradition of Web- ster. An Investigation was begun yester- day by Coroner John J. Phelan of the fire which, breaking out in a six family tenement at Bridgeport resulted in three deaths and endangered the lives ;f nearly sixty other occupants of the ouse. Henry C. Patterson, for many years connected with the Thomas A. Edison company, and who installed the first electric lighting plants in Berlin, Ger- many, and Milan, Italy, dropped dead at Decatur, Ill, @ast night of heart trouble. Making it a mis- demeanor to use profane or indecent language toward women and minor employes, was sought in a resolution | introduced in the Rhodg Island house yesterday by Representative Grafton An Operation by Which fragmen of bone cut from a young woman's arms and legs were substituted for faulty structures in her spine, was declared by surgeons who performed the experiment at Philadeiphia to have proved successful. All the Bodies, which sank with the Old Dominion Liner Monroe, when she was rammed the Merchants and Miners’ ship Nantucket, off the Vir- ginla coast on January 30, have been swept out of the wreck by a strong submarine current, Walter L. Goodnow, aged 63, owner of several department stofes in New Hampshire ,was killed at South Pasa_ dena, Calif., vesterday when an auto- mobile which he was driving was struck by & suburban electric train from Los Angeles. Forty-seven Veteran Emplay of the late George Westinghouse, eight. of whom will act as metive pallbearers at the fumeral in New York today, and concerns, left Pittsburg last night in special cars for New York. President Wilse: Attitude on the Panama tolls question was endorsed in the Masscchusetts house of repre- sentative erday when a resolve protesting against the repeal of the on of the eamal act exempting American coastwise shipping from canal tolls, was defeated by a vote of 105 to 1. Speaking Last Night before the Woman's Alliance at Unity ehtrch in Hartfard, Rev. Augusius P. Record, president of the Ministers' association of Springfield, Mass., upheld the tango He said if and other modern dances. the tango was danced praperly he uld see no mare harm in it than the ¢ waliz or old fashioned ggadrille, Wireless Telephony Between Warships. Augusta, Sicily, March 13—t is an- nounced that the tests in vaiteless tele- phony made during the pa week be- tween warships of the Itiian feet by Marconi, on board the hatieship it Elena, flagship of the Duke of the Ab- ruzzi, were entirely successful, r Paper, and lts Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population Bandits Hold up a Freight KILL ENGINEER AND WOUND SHERIFFS. SAID TO BE MEXICANS One of Robbers Is Dead and Other Three Are in Custody—Were Deteot- ed Taking Merchandise from Car. Peoria, 1ll, March 13.—Two m were killed and two depuy sheriffs an a woman wounded as the result of an attempted holdup of a Chicago and Northwestern freight train at ManMus, 1L, 45 miles north of here today. Engineer Shot Dead. Arthur Fisher of Pekin, IIL, engineer of the train, was shot dead by one of the bandits, and an unidentified rob- ber was slain in a battle with tha sheriff’s posse. The wounded deputies are Leslie Byers, son of Sheriff Byers of Princeton, and Bert Skroglund, also of Princeton. Byers was shot in the leg and Ekroglund through the jaw. Mrs. Wright, wife of the station agent at Langley, was struck by a stray bul- let, but Is not believed to be seriousty wounded. Ordered Engineer to Proceed. The trainmen declare th found four men unloading merchandise from one of the cars when the train stop- ped at Manlius. One of the men open- ed fire on the conductor, while the oth- ers ran to the engine and ordered En- gineer Fisher to proceed with the train. He tried to explain that thers would be danger of a collision, and one of the bandits shot him dead. The three men then jumped from the en- gine and, joining the fourth, who had een holding off the crew, fled south in the direction of Langley. ' Bandits Captured. Sheriff Byers and his deputies start- ed in pursult, finally locating the bal dits in a bunk car near Langley. They then fled to cornfield, where they were later surrounded by Sheri® Byers and a posse of farmers. In an exchange of shots one of the robbers fell, shot through the abdo- men. Two then surrendered and the third made his escape to Chillicothe, TIL, where he was later arrested. Ths wounded bandit was hurried to a hos- pital, but died within a few hours. Robbers Are Mexicans. The robbers are declared to be Mex- fcans, and are believed to have work- ed recently on railroad construction work near Langley. Fifteen members of the construction gang were arrested tonight and ere beihg held In jail at Princeton. Engineer Fisher had a wife and two children living at Escanaba, Mich. He was recently transferred to the Peoria dlvision of the railroad. A CLINIC TO CURE WOMEN OF SMOKING. Fiftesn Cases Already Successfuily Treated at Chicago, Chieago, March 13—A chnic for women smokers was established today by the Anti-Cigarette league, which has been successful in breaking of the cigarette habit boys who have ap- pegred in the juvenile court. The treatment is simply spraying the throat with a solution of nitrate of silver. 3 “Fifteen tomen have already bee: treated by us” asserted Lucy Page Gaston, president of thé league. “In every instance the desired aversion for cigarettes was the result. Our first feminine applicant was a chorus girl who began puffing cigarettes in a spirtt of bravado. One of her as- sociates taught her how to inhale and the habit obtained such a hold on, her that she often rose in the night for a sgmoke, “We are opening the clinic because we believe there are thousands of girls and women in Chicago who would rid themselves of the vice If they had the opportunity.” It is intended to treat women smokers who are sent to the house of correction. SIEGEL DEPOSITORS OFFERED 40 PER CENT. New Yorik’s Laws Criticised at Mest- ing of the Bank Victims. New York, March 13—An offer to settle on the basis of forty cents on the doilar will be made tomorrow to the depositors in the private bank of Henry Siegel and Company. This was announced tonight at a meeting of the depositors, Louls Hoffman appearing on behalf of the attorneys for Henry Stegel and Frank E. Vogel, the com- pany’s partners who are under indiet- ment in connection with the fallure «f the Siegel department stores here, Ths stores will be closed tomwrrow night and the assets will be inventoried and sold by the receivers. Bpeakers at tonight's mesting erit- feised the state laws which made it poasible for a bank to fail in the man- ner in which the Siegel bank did and resolutions were adopted appealing (o state and city to enact reguiating leg- islation for depositors’ protection im the future. #Unemployed” Slept in Parlor Cara. Boston, March 13 —Kighty men who declared themselves members of the army of the unemiloyed, were In court today as vagrants after a raid by officers who found them reclining happily in the plush-covered meats of steam-heated parlor cars in the Bos- ton and Maine Ralilroad yards. All had slept in the cars and some had shaved s«id Iunched there. None of them was able to pay a fine of 35 and all were sent to jai = welyv cbus-edrds:Sd .. . Depositors Shown Bank’s Books. Greenwieh, Conn., March 1S.—* eom- mittee of depositors of the closed Greenwich Savings bank, conferred to- day with Deputy Bark Commissioner Ryley, and were shown the books of the institution. After a long confer- ence the committee left, satisfied that affaire were pretty well tangled up. The committes will met Comunission- rs Holt and Lipplit nmext week fo dis- enss The situation more fully. Suspicious Fires in Boats. New York, March 13 —Fwo suspi- chous fives tonight in boats tied up at shipyards four smiles apart are being investigated DLy the authorities of Staten Island, ©On one of the boats six men and en the other four men were slecping. All escaped and helped fight the fires which cawsed total damage of shout 332,904,