-ESTABLISHED 1870 Entered It the Maui Not-INK volt-cilia no.8 ooud Clue unto-r 8h . wen-nun concerts-r swore Tonight or Sunday. l3!) SKI Eli MEEHANIBS’ , IN Billi PAEENE EIR ARMS WORKS Ell Men Were Employed Making 45 Calibre Revolvers for the Uni- ted States Government, and Claimed That the Piece Work Prices Had Been Reduced iwmwnnnui imnn w Company Has One of the Largest Factories in Hartford and .is Working Day and HARTFORD, Sept. 14.-——A strike involving 130 skilled mechanics em- ployed at the plant of the ,Colt Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company, took place this morning. It was con- ' fined entirely to the department in which the 45~calibre revolvers for the United States government are being made, and the reason given for the suspension of operatious is that the piece work prices paid have been so .changed that they are equivalent to a reduction in wages. The officials of the company ‘say that this is not so. The strikers claim that if their trou- MHWMHP illilii ill , llillilli Delhi-the W Parties in "soup. Norwalk' Getting Ready for Caucuses The Republican City Committee held a meeting last evening, at which time the coming campaign was discussed and Monday‘s caucus considered. Councilman Frederick li. Field an- nounced that he would not be a can- didate for reelection. The political situation is still quiet, despite the proximity of both party minimises. The llepuhlcun muyoralty situation in still in doubt, but it is he- llcvml that ex-Muyor Albert M. Polli- mun will be the choice of the Demo- t'l'lttfl for mayor, providing he will do- copi the nomination. ii in reported virom reliable neurons that. efforts are being made to draw ’l‘lioinns Robins drum the electrical board and place his name as council- mun on the Republicun ticket at tho cducuu. Mr. Robins was questioned on the subject and he emphatically hinted that under no circumstances would he consider this hurth as long an the «people wished him to serve their interests as on electrical com- missioner. Mr. Roblnn'und llllu hroih» or commissioners have worked month‘- cr no a unit for over three yearn during which time they have ni‘com pitched much, and good showings of tho electric plant have prov‘uilnd in their urlmtuietration. it would be fully to substitute inexperienced out» older: in an office which might. stiffer from the change of direction and it is hoped that Mr. itoliins' name will he placed on the Republican ticket in structured himself. ‘3’. F. Broom". the heed of the local order of Ellis. to being talked of as it possible candidate for tho berth of 'tnsyor on .the Democratic tints. Mr. hmpby could not be reached for hip ‘ views on the matter; but he would un- doubtedly be a strong mutter for the Democrats or was reported today that J. 1. Journalism of the firm of Linxwoiier - and Human. one u candidate for unrepresented“ and to this and to build- hit his room for the Wk! . tho Republican contusion. _, .MEEl EHIS AEEERNllON . acid hobs am it little item for it Bill [ill 8 ME in Readjustment oi Wages I] SEEIEE EXiSlllili lRflllBtE Night at Present ,ble is at satisfactorily adjusted the lentlro factory force numbering near 1,000 hands, will be called out. E The strikers, after several confer- ences with the officials, left their work in a body at 9 o‘clock this morn- ing and marched up town. where a meeting was held. it was decided to appoint a conference cummlttee to meet the factory heads this after- noon, will a view of settling the trou- ble. fit is understOod that the officials are willing to meet the committee, and the opinion is that the strike will m..— (Ccntinued 0n Fifth Page.) MEXICAN neon. 9 9 lilii‘iiMllllillZl‘lii NOGALES, Ariz., Sept. fitmRebel bands operating south of this point 1r Sonora. are reported to be mobilizing twenty‘flve miles southwest of N0. gates. Sonora, where Emliiano Camps. and his rebel force is encamped. A large force is reported at lmuria, for- ty miles south. - Americans at Mermosillo have“ re quested the American consul here to provide them with 100 Ndssand 25,- 000 rounds of ammunition. The rider were taken from the consignment in~ tended for the Americans at Continua. but bet are they could be shipped outI of the United States, Camps had put the railroad out of commission. MEXICO CITY, Sept. u.-—~Manuei Culero, Minister of Mexico, to the United States. has returned here from Washington. He insists that he has come only for personal reasona. and hot in connection with the Mexican situation. The blessing of the name of Prehi- 1‘ her of Deputies, yesterday, has creat- ed n sensation here. The demonstra- tion in the Chamber was followed by u similar demonstration in the streets. The police dispersed the crowds without, resistance. The deputies were holding a prelim- innry session to'paiie upon disputed credentials. when incidents ln'the do» 'lmto mintlvo to deputies who had up poised Mudero called forth the out burst from the galleries. ' WWW wliuncing at Rotou Point tonight. w WW AN UNFOMTUNATE TEXT. The widowm had just taken his fourth wife and was showing her around the village. Among the piouoii visited was the churchyard, and the bride pooled before a very elaborate tombstone that. had been erected by the bridegroom. Being a little near- sighted one asked him to read the in- scription, and in referent tonsil be rend: " »» “liters lies flue-is beloved wife of John Smith: silo June, beloved wife of John smith; also Marv, beloved wife of John iiimithw” . Hat unused abruptly and the bride, leaning romrd to m the bottom line, rodents her horror: ‘ ”he to Also heady." ‘ duel Want have. to secure the mo dent hinders by a crowd in the Cham~E iHuzh Campbell. The woman woo relies up“ are ' undumn,_ nmmnnuw Former Bridgeport Practitioner, New Stationed at Soldiers’ Home, is Stricken A Dr. Robert Lauder. who is stationed at the Soldiers‘ Home in Noroton. as the physician and surgeon of the in- stitution, but until recently and for many years carried on the practice of medicine in Bridgeport, was stricken with a paralytic shock early in the week. Fortunately the attack prov- ed to 'be slight and his complete re. covered is now practically assured. Dr. Lauder was able to be about the institution today and attefid to his du- ties. The shock affected his right arm and also his throat but the trouble is clearing up so rapidly that his family and his friends the greatly encouraged. v '— -Dancing at itoton Point, tonight. MONEY APPOOPOMTEO FOO SEWER WORK The City of Norwalk Board of Estb mate and Taxation held a meeting on last evening to make a special appro— priation for the sewer department of the city council. Several other mat- ters were considered before the meet- ing, which was very short, was ad jolii'ned. Mayor Edward J. Finnegan presided and there were present Moses H. Glov- er, Michael J. Riordan, Frank H. Mar tin. Sewer Commissioner lrving Ii. Reed presented his case to the board in a clear manner. and it was voted to appropriate $27M for the work. The new sewer ins-Word street oo- caiiioued the need of the money and the appropriation may finish the years work in good shape. i . -'r""' financing at Roton Point tonight. OOOOT, EAOOEL OLOO The shower that was given at Court. Laurel Club, last evening, for the benefit of St. Joseph’s convent proved to has most interesting and success- ful function. ‘Thc affair was largely attended and many beautiful and use- ful donations were received, consist- ing of silver, cut glass and linen and the club gave a handsome library table, In 3m course of the evening, there was urd playing, the gentleman's prizes being won by Timothy Foley and Joseph Hogan and the iadles‘ by lilies M. Ryan and Mrs. Brupiiy. Vocal plectiona were rendered by Agnes McPeako and Alice Salon, and piano solos by Adele Packard. of Brooklyn and hope E. Sieesmuiler. Rev. Dr. Drennen was present and opened the donations in the presence of the admiring people who attended. WW ,9 ‘wNOTICE. The annual morning of the stock- holders of The Norwnlh investment Main 8L. South Norwuik Conn" Sept. 18,1912, at ii p. m, for the purpose of electing directors. amending the by~ laws, if advisable, and the transaction of purl: other business as“ may be necessary or desirable. Respectfully. BADilC ANDERSON, .. Secretary. Hi8 ANOEGTORB. Thethifiiifudr never spoke except when pddroiiuod. but his tow utter-9 one“ glvefE in I broad brosue, wdfe full cl wit. ‘ ' Onoiof the men in the party up peoplg came from inland)” , "so, our; ye are my bitty mur- Company will ho hold at 70'"South' ‘ HA8 OOIWEIIT SHOWER” «. on loans. and the youngster in charge i i marhod- "WW“ 3 bdrm sort of it ~ feiiomano it's easy. to use that your 9 Deters 8 :ence Until Tues- day MARY EREEiiili l8 . SENEENEEB ill ill liilililli Timothy Moran and Harry Woodcock Are Convicted of Theft From the Person BRIDGBJQRT. Sept. Int—«Joseph Kodorerv " Kardaisl, 64 years chi, with grey pbnipudore. hair and mous‘l tactic has mutate prison sentence stat i lug him in the fare as 9. Jury in the' criminal erior court yesterdfihlet-E ternoon bright in a verdict agihsti him on the charge of indecent assault! against three little girls Mary Toth, aged nine years, Lizzie hoptak aged 9 .oicht. and Julia Vases, aged eight cal puny. rill. Harvey M. Kent and Ali‘red E. Aut- the afternoon of August 11. it was ii: 25 unlock when the verdict of gull- ty against the accused on all three counts Was returned and Judge How- ard J.‘ some commune court till Tuesday morningawhen sentence will, be given (Continued on Sixth Fuel. ———Dancing at Roton Point tonight. hunt! uterus. . , runouou meow. hispoeto Brothers, of 20 Wood street, added auotlier laurel to their collection of runaway mishaps this morning. when their team driven by a youngster crossed the Washington street bridge at 11 c',ciock and a large touring our brushed against the vehicle. The youngster lost his head and his steed reared. throwing the; boy from his seat. The boy escaped” without Mury, but the horse dashed across the bridge. striking a telegraph pole near the Hefner building and than plunged through a plate-glass window of the empty atore"ln that building. The accident was witnessed by many, but as the horse was unwill- ing to be handled once started on. his wild dash, no means of assistance could be brought into play until the horse hard been dashed against the window. The horas was soon hitched to the shaft, tram which he that hroltv draw of! with the remains of his load. wDancing at Roton Point tonight. ov‘rue wav. The first step is to give up sin. and; trust Christ to save you from it. Then“ begin the Christian life in a humble and trusting way, no medulla begins the alphabet at school. Don't look for marvels. Don't expect to pee vieionl. Don’t ask for ruptures. but. out; on» pectnutly for power to live in a way [or guardians prepared and present ‘ to please God. Believe that the spirit “than: to the militants The object is of (jurist will come into your heart and cause you to love God and delight in His will. . . .Tuko Him ‘ at His with end you “will soon know for yourself, how bloated it in intrude mid obeys—lithe Expositor. “ .. ins—gnu“ M _ ‘ofiICIAL sconiuo. ‘d ooh! 'Bluclter jut the outfit to ticuiariy to the Center Schoot Dis- ' avenue, Norwalk. goes the first prize lbottom grounds, a} large section ’ per and other refuse, and all units id ' about their homes, in cleanliness and ‘Tuosduy evening. The shore dinner BENIER Silliliill Piiilli SEBIJREI] lilliH PRIZES tMiss Elia‘ Mansfield, Who Won Prize Essay, Also Success-9. tut as Florist l). ‘ This afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in the Norwiiilt public library the award of prizes in the recent contest of gar. dens and flowers was made by the committee of the Civic league. it is a. source of gratification to the res- idents of the City of Normal}; and par- trict to learn that the first and second prize: Were won by pupils of the Center School. To Miss Ella Mansfield, of Center of pie, and to Clifford Seniors, of Chestnut street, Norwalk, is awarded the second prize of $5. The second and third prizes were secured by pu« pils‘ of the Over River School, Miss Gertrude Peterson, of Water street, and Harold Mather, of West Norwalk. The award of the first prize to Miss Mansfield lspleasing, and de- notes the remarkable versatility of the young lady. She was the success- ful competitor in the contest the past winter in the prize essay ot the South Norwaik Trust Company, writing or “hing, Ring for Liberty ” She not only secured the prize of $10. but also a letter of commendation from the steel plate company wnlch printed' the picture used in the contest. She was also presented with a due copy of the picture by the publishing com- The Center School district committee. Principal Pratt and his teachers have sirloin been very cars~‘ rat in teaching thdaohlldren to cure for.” tide on .9wort sud instilling the 23!. ct bridle anon: the pupils. rue letter take pride in hoopla: tilt- of which are‘devobed to culture of novi- ers and well kept lawns, free from ‘pa~ l working. not only at the school, but in other sections of the‘rown, and general ueutness. uncommonly . liill BATIFICATIOI M The Republican rally and ratifies.- tion committee has secured a line list of speakers for the big affair to ‘be held at the Rotor: Point Hotel, next willbo served promptly at 7 o'clock, and it is expected to be ever with at 8:15. when there will be speeches and music by the American Band. to which the general public is invited. The craters will include Hon. Ralph Colo, Congressman from Ohio, who has been campaigning in Maine with the Hon. E. J. Hill; Hon. George B. Chandler, of Rocky Hill, formerly a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt, but who is now enthusiastic over the prospects of the election of President Taft; Hon. 1C. Juliilh congressman from the Fourth District, in 'Non- walk. All the. candidates on the flute ticket are expected to attend and will make speeches. , The allot:- promises to be one of the biggest of the present campaign. ' in.” anono‘ nivsnf LOOKING up ‘ LIGHTS. mating last night. and discussed the subject of electric lights for that suburb it was voted to have a series to ascertain how many are willing, to take the lights and what they would pay for them, up the expense of hi» retaliation will be quite heavy. John, Mili- wu the obhirnian oi the meet- inn. which was bold in the school . tribute to ,wlfe was as dramatic as it was sad, - utwraoroeiriov The voters oi! Broad River held a . ioral matters of importance Were wn- tenant. states tor ,m at boardwvrol present, comprising the foi- . “ lowing members: . mono, John Hinton. ism onion. nun nun no iilll Will in n Couple Carefully Prepared for the Tragedy, Which We j ,. ed as Signal Gun Announces Departure of Funeral‘Co plans for killing themselves} them so that they would, be dent with the departure tore _ Tokio of the dead emperor. General Nogt and the counts attended the fueral service 9 suhlto at the palace .here‘ . and it was eipected that th' proceed to Aoyama last}! the cortege. Instead, hows the conclusion of the carom the palace, they withdrew modest home in Aktsaka, a s H Tokio,«and there began their". nail TOKIO. Sept. 14.——Generai Count Muresuke Nogi. supreme military councillor of the empire and his wife. the Countess Nogt, committed suicide last night, in accordance with the ancient Japanese custom as their final their departed emperor and friend, Mutsuhito. The taking of life by their own hands of the famous general and his the general cut his throat with a. short sword and the countess com- mitted hart kart. ‘ Following the Samurai custom the couple had carefully prepared their ~——¢-—-——v ek- Mliiiii couture sutures titted Eli-Mayor Albert M. Pohliuan of all)- son Court. has been made the defen- dant in a damage suit for $5,000 brought by A. Bach, of Bangor. P8... papers being served on Mr. Polilman, yesterday. The papers are returnable to the Superior Court on the first Tues- day in Otober. Mr. Bach was formerly a resident of South Nor-walk, and while .here his af~ fairs assumed such a. shape that he turned them over to' Mr. 'l’ohlman for adjustment, (leading the litter his pro- periv The defendant in the suit straight- ened out the affairs of Mr. Bach. souls. tying his several creditors and then at the request of Mr. Bach, the property was transferred to Herman Quittner as trustee. Mr. Each is new solo; to regain on session of his property and certain moneys, which be alleges are owed him by the defendant in the suit. Investment Company Sued. The, Norwalk Investment Company has been attached for 31.000 in a suit brought-by Emil Waterbury for the recovery of some $800. which he claims .inciudinz all at present. in as damages against them. Property in and mom fleets and several tracto,i Selleck street and fleshipu Wyoming and Adam in Wilson wood, has been attached to be cmnmissiohed The " by Constable 8. 0. Ireland to cover the moral! cruisers in the Minn costs. The papers are returnable be- .0 attend, bad ,3, my; tore the October term ofvthe Common smaller 0mm” and page" ‘ Plans Go t. Attorney J. J. Cuneo re- ‘tyml together with nu, presents e plaintiff. tiers. 9, ‘ The torpedo flotilla of t host will be on by practically till new compound the CM nupoils and Newport so» q—u-m—n (Continued 0a Sixth l.“ s‘ WASHINGTON. D. c.,: _ . The Machine, commend-ed 1) Hill, Jr., of Norwalk, and the Connecticut naval» ,9 participate in the mobilisatiil view, Oct. 12 to 15. of slip)? sale in the Atlantic. ninth largest review that has e held in the wates of the welds tinent. Will be Notable Evert .. It is expected that the en tic fleet, with the torpedo nod all auxiliaries, will be or , gather with all vessels of the tie Reserve fleet, and such 6th, on independent duty .on can, sembled here at that time. The bulk'of the mobil will consist of about 3 ' di .‘._4.,9 9m. To FEiiillC some . m9 '” Naval‘murv The Bridle construction Committee A feature of the mob held a meeting last evening in the my mu be the pr town court room, at which time uev- in; vessels of the any eldered. ill: Was decided to retract thp 3mm navel militia; their offer made by the attorneys for the be oiiiooi' and man Ferris «into. and the bridiio commit; militia. and lit in (using tep‘o attoijpey was instructed to moire some of the other. omit 9 u‘ written proposition to the estate. [on able to land at not... The mention was called to ordod by their ”puppet «on board Chairmen A. in Board and it. full shipp attending the limb Thomas L . Ito?- minim um sander 99wn6s, and,
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