Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 5, 1915, Page 1

Norwich VOL. LVil—NO. 106 S, Balletin NORWICH, CONN., WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1915 TEN PAGES PRICE TWO CENTS The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double .nat of Any Other Paper, and Its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population RUSSIANS ANNOUNCE A DEFEAT OF TURKS In the Khori-Dilman Region of the Caucasus--- Turks Leave 2,500 Dead on the Field NO DETAILS OF AUSTRO-GERMAN VICTORY Vienna Claims Russians Lost 30,000 Men Taken Prisoners— Petrograd Admits the Austro-German Forces Have Crossed to the Right Bank of the Dunajek River, But Says That Desperate Fighting Continues—Germans are Invading Baltic Provinces Without Opposition—Ger- mans Report Successes in Flanders—Neither Berlin Nor Paris Claims Notable Advantage in France—Contradic- tory Statements Made of Operation in the Dardanelles. From the east again comes the re- port of fighting, which, because of its sanguinary character and the conse- quent heavy losses, gives that section of the great war zones the chief place in the war news of the day. This time it is the Turkish ally of the Teutonic contenlders who is said to have been the loser. The Turks are declared by Petrograd to have been completely defeated by the Russians in the Khori-Dilman region of the Cau- casus, leaving more than 3,500 dead on the field, and their remnants are #aid to be fleeing before the Muscov- ites. The full details of the defeat of the Russians by the Austro-German forces in the region along the Dunajec river, orfm the Vistula southward through the Carpathians, have not yet come to hand, but Vienna declares that the Russiens lost in the operation 30,000 men taken prisoners and 22 cannon, 60 four-inch guns and a quantity of war materials. Petrograd admits that the Austro-German forces have crossed to the right bank of the Dunajec river, but says that desperate fighting continues. Concerning the inroads of the Ger- ‘mans into the provinces of Russia, nothing has come through to show that the Germans are not con- tinuing ‘their advance through this rich territory virtually unchallenged. The only report of the operations in this vicinity, and this from an unoffi- cia] source, says that three German of- ficers and 39 men, with one gun and two machine guns, have been taken into Riga. On the western battle front, the Ger- mans claim the capture in Flanders of Zevecote, Zonnebeke, Westhoeke, the forest of Polygonous and Nonne- bosschen, and to have caught the re- treating allies under a flank fire from their batteries to the northeast of Ypres. A readjustment according to the of the British lines, London war office, brings the allies’ line to the west of Zonnebeke. This readjustment was due, London says, to the loss of ground resulting from the use of gas by the Germans last week. All along the Ypres front, London declares, there has been comparative quiet for the past 24 hours, with the exception of a slight attack by the Germans north- east of Ypres, which was beaten off. Both Paris and Berlin report at- tacks and counter-attacks at various places along the remainder of the line in France, but neither makes claim to agy great advantage having been gain- ed. The British edmiralty asserts that the allies have repulsed the attacks of the Turks everywhere on the Gallipoli peninsula, inflicting enormous losses upon them, and that the British are now advancing into the interior of the peninsula. The Turks, on the other hand, say that the advance near Avi- burnu was stopped and the British driven back with heavy losses to the coast. In addition, Constantinople as- serts that the British battleship Agem- menen was struck by four shells and forced to retire from the operations in- side the Dardanelles and that an al- lied transport was set on fire by Turkish guns. USE OF ASPHYXIATING GASES BY GERMANS Bhows Methodical Preparation on a Large Scale, Says Gen. French. London, May 4, 550 p. m.—There bas been given out in London today 1 report on the use of asphyxiating rases by the Germans, from Sir John French, commander-in-chief of the British’ expeditionary force on the con- iinent, which reads as follows: “The gases emploved by the Ger- mans have been ejected from pipes ald into trenches. It has been pro- luced also by the explosion of shells sspecially manufactured for this pur- pose. German troops who attacked inder cover of these gases were pro- sided with especially designed respira- ‘ors which were issued in sealed pack- 1ges to all points on the line. This shows methodical preparation on a arge scale. “A week before the Germans first 1sed this method they announced in helr reports that we were making 1se of asphyxiating gases. At that ime there appeared to be no reasdn ‘or this astounding falsehood. t is obvious that it was part of a icheme, and it is further proof of the leliberate nature of the introduction v the Germans of this new and il- egal weapon. It shows they recog- rzed its illegality and that they were nxious to forestall neutral and pos- iibly domestic criticisms. 5 “Sfnce the enemy first made use of his method of covering his advance vith a cloud of poisoned air, he has epeated it both in offense and defense never the wind has been favorable. “The effect of this poison is not nerely disabling or painlessly fatal as tas been suggested in the German yress. Those victims who do not suc- umb on the field and who can be 'rought into hospitals suffer acutely nd a large proportion of the cases lie painful and lingering deaths. “Those who survive are in little bet- Now | C: ter shape, as the injury to their lungs appears to be of a permanent char- acter and reduces them to a condition which points to their being invalids for life. These effects must have been well known to the German scientists who devised this new weapon and to the military authorities who sanction- ed its use.” NOTHING NEW OF DISASTER TO GULFLIGHT President Wilson Awaiting Details Be- fore Formulating Policy. ‘Washington, May 4.—President Wil- son discussed briefly with his cabinet today the torpedoing of the American steamer Gulflight off the Scilly islands, but in the absence of a detailed report on the incident, no policy was formu- lated. Messages received from American Consul Stephens at Plymouth and Consul-General Skinner at London added little to the information pre- viously obtained. Both were instruct- ed today to gef complete statements from members of the ship’s crew and to gather such evidence of a. tech- nical nature concerning the damage done to the ship as could be learned by an examination of the vessel on its ar- rival in port. Officials want to establish beyond doubt whether the vessel was struck by a torpedo or a mine, and if pos- sible the nationality of the explosive. Secretary Bryan stated today that un- til the facts were in hand, no pre- dictions could be made as to the course of the United States government. Thus far it is definitely known only that a submarine was sighted by one of the officers of the Gulflight 25 min- utes before the attack and that the submarine submerged immediately. No proof has been reported to establish that the submarine then sighted com- mitted the attack or what its nation- ality was. Nor is there information available as yet to show whether the Gulflight flew the American flag at the time, or what ‘colors were shown by the two British patrol boats which are said to have accompanied her. To enable the German government to present any information it may have, Secretary Bryan explained that an inquiry had been directed to Am- bassador Gerard. This action, he said, should not be construed as implying that the United States assumed that a German submarine had attacked the Gulflight. ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN AIRSHIPS AND SUBMARINES. One of the Latter Was Sunk—Airship War Unharmed. Berlin, May 4, Via London, May 5, 12.04 a. m—The following official communication was . issued tonight: “On May 3 a German naval airship had an engagement with several sub- marines in the North sea. Several bombs were dropped from the airship, one of them hitting and sinking one of the submarines. The Aair ship was bombarded by the guns of the sub- marines without being hit. It re- turned safely.” Casualties of Australasians. Sydney, N. S. W., May 4—Additional lists of the killed and wounded among the Australasiahs in the fighting on the Gallipoli penansula show a high percentage of casualties among the officers and indicate that the Austral- asian troops are suffering severely. The latest casualties lists include the names of Colonel McLaurin, commanding the Third infantry brigade of Australasi- ans, end Lieutenant Colonel Stewart of the New Zealanders among the killed. WELCOME FOR FOREIGN CAPITAL IN MEXICO Promised by Carranza After Peace Has Been Secured. Vera Cruz, May 4—Promises that that Mexico, after peace has been se- cured, which he expects will be soon, will be thrown open to all honest for- eign investors and that especially ‘American capital will be welcomed, ‘were made by General Carranza in an authorized statement today. General ‘arranza said he wished to overcome what he had believed was a growing feeling in the United States that the constitutionalists are opposed to for- eigners. He also announced that he intended to restore railroad traffic to Mexico City as soon as the military operations against General Francisco Villa had ended. OBITUARY, William F. Ferris. Greenwich, Conn., May 4—William F. Ferris, former treasurer of the Greenwich Savings bank, died today in the Greenwich hospital after a long illness, aged 65. Until last summer, when the bank went into the hands of a receiver, he had been cashier for forty years. Mr. Ferris was arrested, but later his case was nolled. Cabled Paragraphs Italy’s Representative at Russian Field Headquarters. London, May 5, 3.23 a. m.—According to the Times' Petrograd correspondent, Major E. Repolo, the Italian military attache of the Italian embassy, has gone to the Russian field headquarters as Italy’s official representative. German Submarines in Adriatic, London, May 5, 3.21 a. m.—The Morning Post's Amsterdam correspon- dent says he learns from Berlin that several German submarines are now in the Adriatic operating on behalf of Austria. Three German Officers Brought to a Riga, Russia, via London, May 4, 9.55 p. m.—Three German officers and 39 men, with one gun and two machine guns, and accompanied by two guides, were brought here today. They evi- dently are a part of the German force which raided the Baltic provinces. Sinn Fein Party Not to Nominate Sir Roger Casement. Dublin, May 4, 515 p. m.—Investi- gation shows that there is no founda- tion for the report that the Sinn Fein party will nominate Sir Roger Case- ment for the seat in parliament made vacant by the recent death of Joseph Patrick Nannetti, member for the Cil- lege Green division of Dublin. TAKING OF TESTIMONY BEGUN IN CARMAN CASE Allusio- to New Evidence Caused Ac- cused to Start with Surprise. Mineola, L. I, May 4.—Taking of testimony in the case of Mrs, Flor- ence Conklin Carman, on trial for the second time charged with the murder of Mrs. Louise D. Bailey in_the office of Mrs. Carman’s husband, Dr. Edwin Carman, on June 30 last, began today in the supreme court here. The jury disagreed at the first trial last year. It was late in the afternoon when the jury was completed after five hours’ work today, but as Justice Blackmar, who is presiding, is anxious to nish the case this week, it was decided to proceed and District Attor- ney Lewis J, Smith made his opening address to the jurors, after which the examination of witnesses was begun. Throughout Mr, Smith’s brief ad- dress Mrs. Carman sat unmoved ex- cept to give a short start as if sur- prised when Mr. Smith said: “And we will show that Mrs. Bailey was killed in daylight.” This was an allusion to the new evidence he has indicated his inten- tion to present and which is to be furnished by detectives employed by the dead woman's husband. It is said to be all the new evidence Mr. Smith has, but he is understood to base much of his hope for eonviction on it. It will be advanced to refute the con- tention of the defense that the crime occurred after dark. “We will show that a womap fired the shot through the window of Dr. Carman’s office,” said Mr. Smith, “and we will show that that woman was Mrs. Carman and her motive was jeal- ousy and suspicion of her husband, Dr, Carman. TO INVESTIGATE OFFICERS OF TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD. Said to Have Sold Equipment at St. Louis and Other Places. San Antonio, Tex, May 4.—Major General Frederick D. Funston, com- mander of the southern district, U. S. A., tonight announced the appointment of Major William Simson, assistant to the inspector general of the depart- ment of the south, to conduct an in- vestigation of the alleged sale of mili- tary equipment issued to the Texas National guard and later surveyed as ‘worthless and ordered destroyed. The property involved was said to have been valued at $50,000 and in- cluded several hundred army tents, blankets, uniforms and guns and am- munition. The material, it is charged, was sold at St. Louis and in other lo- calities by former officers of the Texas National guard. The result of the investigation, it is said, may cause the federal govern- ment to withdraw its annual appropri- ation from the Texas militia and also to institute proceedings against at least two former Texas National guard officers whose names are withheld. CLAPPER REMOVED FROM THE LIBERTY BELL. Stowed Away for Safety—Report Spread That It Had Been Stolen. Philadelphia, May 4.—The clapper which had hung inside the Liberty Bell for 162 years has been removed and a “spider” of structural steel inserted on the inside of the relic. The “spider” or steel skeleton stretches its six metal fingers down underneath the bell and at equi-distant points around the chipped edges clasps them tightly so that the crack in it may be prevented, if possible, from growing further. The removal of the clapper led to the spread of a report today that it had been stolen and Chief Ball of the bu- reau of city property has been kept busy denying the rumor. He explain- ed that the clapper has been stowed safely away in the hall. Whether the clapper will be taken with the bell to the Panama-Pacific exposition will be decided by the coun- cilmanic committee which is preparing the plans for the journe BALTIMORE REELECTS DEMOCRATIC MAYOR. James H, Preston Has Largest Major- ity Ever Given in Baltimore. Baltimore, Md, May 4—Mayor James H. Preston, democrat, was re- elected at the municipal elecfion today by an estimated majority of about 15,000 over his republican opponent, Charles H. Heintzeman. The remaind- er of the ticket was carried by the democratic candidates by about the same majorities and both branches of the city council will be overwhelming- Iy_democratic. Mayor Preston’s majority exceeds any ever given a mayoralty candidate in tbis city. Death was Suicidal, Bristol, Conn., May 4—An autopsy performed today by direction of the coroner upon the body of Miss Mary E. Hickey of Hartford, whose body was found hanging to a tree on South mountain Monday, disclosed that death was suicidal, Movement of Steamships. Genoa, May 2.—Arrived: Steamer Toarmina, New York. Glasgow, May 4.—Arrived: Tuscania, New York. &ailed: 3rd, Calabria, New York. s Preparing for Defence of Peking 100,000 TROOPS CONCENTRATED IN ITS ENVIRONS. FEAR JAPANESE ATTACK Elsewhere Than at the Military Precautions’ Capital Have Taken, the Chinese Recognizing the No Been Futility of Resisting the Japanese. Peking, May 5.—Military prepara- tions hre being made for the defense of Peking. According to Chinese of- ficials, whose statements have been corroborated in other circles, the gov- ernment is making no preparations elsewhere than at the capital for de- fense ,considering that the Chinese will be unable to oppose the Japanese, should they make an attack. It is asserted in high quarters that one hundred thousand troops have been concentrated in the environs of Peking, but with sufficient ammuni- tion for only a brief resistance. Military Precautions. Special police and military precau- tions have been taken throughout the city, especially around the Winter Palace, where President Ysan Shi Kai resides. The officials declare they are suspicious that the Japanese may at- tempt a repetition of the Korean coup detat. The Japanese legation, it is said, notified the Japanese yesterday to pre- pare to leave Peking and it is stated that many women and children are getting ready to depart. Many of the Japanese men probably will take refuge in the legation here if hostili- ties break out. Awkward For Foreign Legations. The situation is considered awkward for some of the foreign legations, es- pecially those whose countries sympa- thize with the Chinese, but none of them could oppose the entry of the Japanese into Peking. Telegrams received here from Muk- den say that the Japanese bank and postoffice there have suspended busi- ness, that the Japanese reservises have been called to the colors and that other civilians are concentrating in the railroad zone. Missionaries Not Endangered. Dr. Paul S. Reinsch, the United States minister here, expresses the opinion that the missionaries and oth- er Americans in the interior are in no danger whatever. He says the Chinese government will preserve or- der in the regions over which the Chinese hold control. Rumor of Ultimatum Causes Surprise. In spite of the belief which had pre- vailed in China for many years that Japan covereted control of the country, considerable surprise was caused by the reports that Japan intended to is- sue an ultimatum to the government as an outgrowth of China's refusal to concede all of Japan’s demands. It is contended that the Japanese have conceded virtually all the articles con- tained in the eleven demands made upon them and enumerated to the powers and a high official said yester- day that it was not believed that Japan would dare enforce those con- tained in group five, which he said Japan had informed Great Britain as well as the other powers were merely regarded as desirable. Yuan Shi Kai in Sad Predicament. Whether President Yuan Shi Kai will concede all these points seems to be an open question. Chinese officials whose views are seriously considered In Yuan Shi Kai's councils express opposite opinions concerning this ques- tion. Some of the officials express the fear that the Japanese military party, which they profess t obelieve welcomes the present crisis, will in- crease the Japanese demands should a successful campaign follow. On the other hand, it is considered here that Yuan Shi Kai faces calami- tous consequences in China if he yields to the Japanese. High mem- bers of his own government are said already to have voiced the suspicion trat he may accept an alleged offer from Japan of military support and protection for himself against foreign nations and his own people in return for conceding control of the country in fact, although not nominally, to Japan. WASHINGTON INTERESTED IN ORIENTAL MIXUP Believed That Resources of Diplomacy Have Not Been Exhausted. Washington, May 4—While officials read with deepest interest today in press despatches from Tokio fore- shadowing an ultimatum to China to secure an acceptance of the demands on the latter country, there still is a well-defined belief here that the re- sources of diplomacy have by no means been_exhausted, Official information received here in- dicated that the Japanese press was clamoring too for an ultimatum_ and that many of the articles that had ap- peared represented correctly the views of the Japanese government. Whether an ultimatum would be sent at once by Japan or whether the effect in Pe- king of the Japanese newspaper utter- ances would be awaited was a matter of wide speculation among well-in- formed observers. President Wilson earlier in the day expressed the belief that the situation would soon clarify itself, but said he had heard of no ultimatum. He set at rest reports that China had made an appeal to the United States for moral assistance by declaring them unfounded. While declining to discuss details, he indicated that the Amer- ican government was observing close: ly the progress of events in the Far East. “TOM” REILLY TO COLLECT SPECIAL INTERNAL REVENUE. In Connecticut and Rhode Island, With Headquarters in Hartford. Meriden, Conn., May 4.—Former Congressman Thomas L. Reilly of this city has been appointed special intern- al revenue agent for the territory of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and he will commence his new duties next week, with headquarters at Hartford. Announcement to_this effect was_r ceived tonight by Mr: Reilly from Sec- retary McAadoo. England’s Debt Has Doubled WAR IS COSTING ABOUT $10,500,- 000 DAILY. BIG WAR LOAN LIKELY David Lloyd George, in Submitting Budget, Declared Savings of the Country Must Be Relied Upon to Provide the Necessary Funds. London, May 4, 9.30 p. m.—In one of the shortest budget speeches on rec- ord, he being on his feet little over an hour, David Lioyd George, the chan- cellor of the exchequer, today gave the British public further insight into what the war is costing the nation. Debt Has Doubled. The expenditure at present, Mr. Lloyd-George said, was 2,100,000 pounds ($10,500,000) daily and he added that if the war continued for a year Great Britain’s bill would be upwards of 1,000,000,000 pounds sterling (about $5,000,000,000). The debt of the coun- try, according to Mr. Lloyd George, al- ready has been almost doubled and stood well over the $5,000,000,000 mark. Declined to Predict Length of War. ‘The chancellor declined to predict the length of the war. He introduced no measures calling for new taxes, al- though he hinted that such a step likely would have to be taken. There was little discussion of the budget it- self, and the usual income tax resolu- tions were passed before the house ad- journed. Mr. Lloyd George said he was able to report the revenue of the country had exceeded the estimates and that the surtax and income tax papers were sending in their money with unusual celerity. Proposed Increased Tax on Liguors. During the evening Austen Cham- berlain mentioned the proposals for in- creasing the taxes on beer, wines and spirits, which the unionists and na- tionalists and several liberal members declared their intention to oppose. Mr. Lloyd George announced that he in- tended to confer with brewers and dis- tillers and also that he was open to consider other proposals. He added, however, that he would ask that the government be given power to control the sale of liquor in the areas where munitions of war are made. Decrease in Production of Beer. Chancellor David Lloyd George said that in December there was a decrease of 38 per cent. in the production of beer, in January and February a de- crease of 22 per cent. each, and in March a decrease of 17 per cent. Increase in Consumption of Liquors. On the other hand, the chancellor said there was an increase in the con- sumption of spirits as follows: Decem- ber 3 per cent., January 6 per cent. February 15 per cent., and March 2 per cent. During the debate which followed the budget speech, Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the opposition, and John Redmond, leader of the Irish nation- alists, declared their opposition to the new taxes on liquors, but promised to facilitate the prosecution of that por- tion of the bill giving the government control over the sale of alcoholic liquors in areas where munitions of war are being manufactured. Defended Habits of Workingmen. Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson, for the labor party, protested against the charges that had been made in regard to the habits of the workingmen and declared that unless some method were found to have the workingmen’'s side of the case stated it might be difficult for the labor party to give the govern- ment the solid support which they had rendered it during the war. . Tax on Whiskey. Mr. Lloyd George in replying said he could not encourage the idea that the proposed taxation would be drop- ped, but declared he would consider the suggestion of discriminating be- tween raw and mature whiskey. He denied that the case that had been made out for interference with the liquor traffic was a charge against the workers of the county. ‘The resolution imposing an income f?ix having passed, the house adjourn- ed. The general impression in the lobbies after Mr. Lloyd George had delivered his speech was that the new tax om wines, beers and spirits either will be withdrawn or greatly modified, for, above all things, the government de- sires unanimity. Huge War Loan. The chancellor’s speech was taken to indicate that at some future date Mr. Lloyd George would propose a huge loan to finance the war for a fur- ther period of from six to twelve months. His statement that the sav- ings of the country must be relied upon to provide the necessary funds was presumed to forecast that there would be either a bigger income tax and a universal application of that tax or that special inducements would be held out for the investment of the na- tions® savings in a loan. PALACE OF JUSTICE IN MADRID BURNED, Judge Perished Wh Endeavoring to Save Court Records. Madrid, vie Paris, May 4, 11.40 p. m. —TFire broke out in the Palace of Jus- tice this evening, starting in the su- preme court room. Owing to the fail- ure of the water pressure, the flames spread rapidly and the entire edifice, which was erected in 1758, was ablaze. Judge Aranda of the court of cassa- tion was overcome by smoke and per- ished while endeavoring to save the court records. Many firemen were in- Jured while fighting the fire. Conspiracy Against Americans. Boston, May 4.—The Harenik Press, a bi-weekly publication, tonight re- ceived the following cablegram from a correspondent at Sofia, Bulgaria: “In Constantinople there is a conspiracy against Armenians. All comrades and well’ known scholars arrested, even Martinian, ex-minister of posts and telegraps, and ex-Patriarch Archony (of Armenian church) in prison. Situ- ation terrible. Organize immediately great protest on international grounds and Interest government to agitate through ambassador at Constantinople against extermination of Armenian maanle” Condensed Telegrams The death of John Francis Moriarty, lord mayor of appeal in Ireland was announced. Work on the first section of the government's Alaska railroad was.be- gun at Ship Creek. The annual spring clean-up week campaign started with a Tush in.Man- hattan and Brooklyn. Ten thousand straw hats, the sea- son's first crop, were seen on the boardwalk at Atlantic City. The executive council of the Amer- ican Bankers’ Association is in ses- sion at Old Point Comfort, Va. Two miners were killed, and two seriously injured in an explosion in the Mutual mine, Walsenburg, Co. The New York State Association of Master Bakers opened its twentieth annual convention at Rochester, N. Y. James Fairchild, for 33 vears prin- cipal editorial writer for the Pitts- burgh Dispatch, died of heart disease. The cruiser Brooklyn at Boston; was ordered to the Orient to relieve the Saratoga as flagship of the Asiatic fleet. Margaret Joyce, aged 6, died at her home in Pittsburgh as a result of drinking whiskey she found in the house. Alaskan coal lands will not be avail- able for leasing until the beginning of the season of 1926, so Secretary Lane announced. The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday, May 1. Preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday, Mrs. Hannah Dankle of Reading, Pa., was overcome with ex- citement and died. The Italian Cabinet issued a decree placing Tripoli under martial law, owing to an attack on Italian troops by rebels near Syrta. All bridges in Vancouver, B. C., are guarded to prevent a repetition of the supposedly incendiary fires on the Granville street bridge. About 99 per cent of the total issue of emergency currency has been re- tired, according to a statement issued at the Treasury Department. A cat climbing a pole at Port Arthur, Ontario, short-circuited an electric current and plunged two towns in darkness. The cat was killed. Lewis Watson, aged 26, died at In- dianapolis, when struck on the head by the first pitched ball at the open- ing of a Sunday school league. Sergt. McCudden of the British Avi- ation Corps, died at Gosport, England, as a result of the collapse of his Bleriot monoplane on Saturday. As a result of a collision before the war, the owners of the Kaiser Wilhelm II, have libeled the British steamship Incemore for $198,962., at Mobile, Ala. Private detectives are searching New York for Lillian Fenwick, 16- year-old high school girl of Sound Beach, Conn., who left her home Sat- urday. A contribution of $6 to the “con- science fund” was received by the Secretary of the Navy, coming from a converted yeoman now living in Los Angeles. Drifting rudderless and damaged by the heavy storm the steamship Edgar H. Vance was picked up by a wrecking tug off Santa Cruz, and is being tow- ed to San Frnacisc Jesse_ White, a negro, confessed in jail at Birmingham, Ala., that he kill- ed Dr. Charles C. Ferrell a noted Southern author and educator. He claims Ferrell fired first. Building trade operations in Pitts- burgh were tied up when hod car- riers and building laborers joined the striking bricklayers in striking for higher pay and an eight hour day. Kuhn, Loeb &Co. announced that they had closed negotiations involv- ing the sale of $65,000,000 new general mortgage 4 1-2 per cent gold bonds of the Pennsylvania railroad company. The New Jersey Senate in special session unanimously passed the bill fixing October 19 for the special elec- tion to submit woman suffrage and two other amendments to the voters. Benjamin _ Wooley, a Monmouth County, N. J. convi was fatally in- jured when struck with a baseball bat by Algnzo Williams, a negro, after a game of baseball at the prison camp. A publication by the department of agriculture, entitled “The Monthly Crop Report” will make its appear- ance this month, taking the place of “The Agricultural Outlook,” discon- tinued. Surgeon J. C. Pryor of the Navy sub- mitted a report recommending that the wearing of white colthing by nav- al forces be abandoned, as they furnish an enemy a target too easily dis- tinguishable. . Premier Asquith paid the banking house of Morgan & Co, a compli- ment in the House of Commons by saying that the British government “have no reason to doubt the value of the services” of this firm. The Ohio statute which prohibits an employer from discharging an employe because of the membership of the lat- ter in a labor union, was held uncon- stitutional in a decision handed down by the state supreme court. Ministers of various denominations throughout Great Britain have formed a reserve corps and are drilling pre- paratory to offering their services to the Government. They had their first rifle practice in Glasgow. Wages of Pullman Car Conductors. ‘Washington, May 4.—Robert T. Lin- coln, chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Pullman company, frankly told the United States com- mission on industrial relations here today that he believed the system of paying sleeping car porters should be changed an dthat wages of Pullman car conductors should be Increased. Both of these subjects he said, would betaken up by the company's direc- tor’s in the near Most Important Day of Assembly HOUSE CONCURS WITH SENATE ON APPROPRIAION BILL. ELECTRIC POWER BILL Adopted in Senate as It Came fron the House—Clubs Which Sell Liquor Must Pay $100 Fee to State—Re- stricted to ense Towns. .. Hartford, Conn., May 4.—The gener. al assembly today experienced, in th( opinion of legislative leaders, its most important day of the present session The senate passed with only suck amendments as were approved by the finance committee, the general rev- enue bill and at the same time the house adopted in concurrence the gen- eral appropriation bill carrying $13,. 051,201 for the ordinary expenses of running the state for the next twa vears. Earlier, the senate had adopt- ed the electric’ power bill in concur- rence with the house disposing of the one measure of all others on which it had long predicted there would be a stubborn fight. Those behind the power blll, how- ever, were as firmly in command of the situation in this branch as they were in the house last week. The house amended the bill under which it is proposed to control clubs and organizations which desire to sell liquors to their members by raising the feet to $100 from $50 and protect- ing no-license towns by refusing to permit clubs in such towns to receive certificates. The bill as it left the senate would have given clugs in no- ll;h:ense towns the right to have a ar. IN THE HOUSE. Only Clubs in License Towns May Sell Liquor—Fee Increased From $50 to $100, e (Special to The Bulletin.) Hartford, April 4—Harry Back, the gentleman from Killingly, presided at Tuesday’s session of the house, Speak- er Healey being incapacitated by a sore throat, which prompted one in the newspaper row to remark upon the opening of the afternoon that the speaker is Back! A feature of the ses- sion, but which had little to do with the real business of the state, was the introduction of Captain Richard P. Hobson, of Merrimac fame, who is touring the staté in the interest of nation-wide prohibition. He gave per- haps the most eloquent talk that has been heard in the hall of the house for many years and referred in the main to character building and the neces- sity for organic -law against alcohol, which he termed as the most dam- aging holdback to good citizenship. He used the word “prohibition” just once during his half hour of interesting talk. He thanked the members of the house for the honor he had received and there was reciprocal appreciation man- ifested by general applause. Club Liquor License. The act concerning certificates of so- cial clubs, fraternal associations and societies, which was passed in the house, in concurrence with the senate, provides that the county commission- ers may issue a club certificate to any reputable associatfon, club, or fraternal society wherein the dispens- ing of liquors is not the chief object of its organization, but is an incident of its existence as an organization, provided no certificate shall be granted in any town wherein the county com- missioners are not authorized to grant licenses for the sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors. Exemption was provided for in this section, but that was rejected. The electors of any town wherein the coun- ty commissioners are not authorized to grant licenses for the sale of spir- ituous and Intoxicating liquors may, at an annual or special town meet- ing warned and held for such purpose, by an afirmative majority vote, au- thorize the county commissioners of the county wherein such town is sit- uated to issue club certificates there- in. The vote for or against the grant- ing of such certificates shall be by ballot, as the call for such meeting may direct, but not more than one meeting shall be called for the pur- pose of granting such certificates in any year, r. Martin spoke in favor of the bill which he said would do away with the “key clubs” and the disreputable clubs and the good clubs wanted to be regu- lated. It was favored before the com- mittee by Mr. Spooner, representing temperance, and Mr, Kenealy the clubs. That is, these gentlemen advocated so much of the- bill, except in that part which provides a way for clud license in no-license towns. Mr. Mare tin said personally the fee of $50 was too small, but that could be regulated later. There should be some law for the government of these clubs. Mr. Stoddard made amendment to strike out the section which provided for club licenses in no-license towns, although he did not like to attempt to amend any licensc measure that seems to be so sacred to the house. He re- ferred to the inconsistency of M. Martin, who appeared in the house in white vest and sucfeeded in raising the license fee from $450 to $750. and now favors club license in no license towns, Mr. Pelton spoke in opposition, espe- cially to the feature that referred to no license towns. Mr. Hough of Wash- ington said when a town votes no-li- cense, it should mean ng-license for all, saloons and clubs. He said it was the rankest kind of class legisla- tion. Mr. King said it would be an in- justice to force club license in no- license towns. Mr. Martin took exception to the Jekyll-Hyde insinuation and that if the white vest was a token of tem- perance he hoped Mr. Stoddard would wear a white vest. Mr. Stoddard said that when he re- ferred to the white vest as a badge of temperance, he meant that it ought not to be merely a surface badge, but ought to permeate the whole system of Mr, Martin, Mr. Tinker. of Montville, spoke in favor of the Stoddard amendment, and Mr. Stanford, of New Haven, was op- posed to club license in any form. The amendment of Mr. Stoddard prevailed. Mr. Isbell offered amendment pre- venting the issuance of club certificates to any clubs having minors in the Continuad an- Paca Kishtl E————