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Discllarge Revolver With Ribbon
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5‘" public opinion dem'ands it, we
will hold an inquest in this case,"
said Coroner John J. Phelan yester-
. day, in referring to the shooting of
young Arthur Hearn Cowl at the Ar-
thur De Forest Wheeler home in
Stratford. “I expect to receive a rfull
report tomorrow on the shooting from
Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick, and
if Abel-e is the slightest reason to
doubt. that the, young man was a sui-
cide. a full inquest will be held. 1
think from what I have learned of
the matter that Miss Emily Wheeler
.was certainly not morally responsible
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”romaine-rider:
,bmnlmr, April 28. ~11»; of the
' local batters whose homes were at-
taphsd in the Loewe boycott suit up-
péh'r to be confident that either the
American Federation of Labor or the
111911.54 Hatters of North America will
come to their rescue. The story pub—
‘ utilise in The sentinel last week to the
effect that there was a plan to buy the
homes through a secret fund raised by
the union men and then return them
to the batters has gained further ere?
deuce. At any event, the button are“-
confident that there will be some in-
tervention to prevent them from being
evicted. The sale of the homes will
probably be made by soommittee to
be appointed by the federal court. rath-
or than by a United states marshal as
was formerly announced.
SHGIHJI SIRWI
l0 “GREASE IRADE
BOSTON, April 28.;Thé belief
that expansiorrather than contrac-
.. tion of American trade should be
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sought by manufacturers with ex-
" pressed by Albert Greene Duncan, of
this,,clty, president of the National
A’Associatlon of Cotton Manufacturers,
a
- MAYOR BUR
in an address prepared for delivery
at the annual convention of the or-
ganizatlon today. He said that. cot-
ton manufacturers were “harder'hit
than almost any other industry" in
this country by conditions arisin
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ELL ENTER-TRIM.
VENCIANS.
The regular meeting of the Norwalk
Medical Association was held, last.
’ evening. at the residence of Dr. F. I.
iBurnell. No special subject was ‘con-
stool-ed, but there was an interesting
discussion of various cases cited from
, the regular practice of the lamb-Is.
‘ A line collation added much to the
pleasure of the m
‘ ago.
Monday Sittings of
HARTFORD, Conn, April 28.-«Flnai
adjournment of the General Assembly
on Tuesday, May 18, was provided for
in a .resoiution adopted by both
branches today. 1‘ Under the Constitu-
tion adjournment would have come on
June 9. Senator Isgell introduced the
resolution, and it was passed and sent
to the House. where Mr. Hyde, the Re
publican leader, stated that adjourn-
ment could be accomplished on the
date set if sessions'are‘more frequent.
The legislature had started oil well,
but in the past two weeks business
had slowed up. Mr. Hyde's reference
to more sessions is thought to forecast
Monday sittings.
The House passed in concurronoe
bill to permit re-distrlctlng for election
purposes.
Favorable reports were made on
nances for promoting health; and the
recommendation of 820,00“ for sup
pression of farcy and glanders wan
sent to the appropriations committee.
as was the bill to give aid to the ag-
ricultural interests in conformity to
the Smith-Lever bill passed by Con-
gress. . '
The House indefinitely postponed
the bill to require one day rest in sev-
en for waiters in hotels and restau-
rants. Mr. Rogers, of isltohfleld. ot-
fered amendment to the bill to he
SHE HAS ASSAHlIED
BAL’l‘lMORE, Md. April 211—1116 lo-
cal police face a mystery in the c'nsc
of Miss ids Robins, 22 years old. a
stenographor who was assaulted with
a hammer last Monday titer-noon, in
the onion other employer; Philip Lind-
meyer. dealer in printsro‘ ink, in south
Charles strést.
in three places. ii not expected to re
cover. Before becoming unconscious
she said she had boon attacked by a
negro, who demanded money. Later do
veiopments load the police to believe
that either a white man or white we
man may have been her" midst};
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'wsslnm‘orlm April 23.411119 so;
points east of the Mississippi and
north of the Ohio and the Potomac
rivers to St. Paul and Minneapolis was
found reasonable today by the Inter-
states Commerce Commission, and a
90 cent scale proposed by railroads
carving that territory: was found out
Justified- , .
The railroad were ordered to main-
tain the 3 cent scalsfortwo years and
required also to maintain rail, lake
and rail. class rates on the some sort
scale of differentials over thélrate's
contemporaneously in effect‘to Duluth,
Mitf'n. A proposed,” cent scaleiof dif-
ferentials to the Twln'Cities over the
Duluth rates was found unduly dis-
criminatory against the Twin Cities.
. STILL AFTER THE.;PRESIDENOV.E
wasnmo'rool. April ‘23.——Mrs. c.‘
Thacher Guernsey, or Manhole and Mrs.
John N. Norton,"'of Buffalo. N. Y, left
for their. homes today after formally
announcing their candidacy for Prom
ideal-General of “a Daughters of the
American Revolution in 1917. ‘ ‘
lira. Guernsey was defeated last
week for the since by Mrs: William
Cumming story, of New York'. Mrs.
Horton failed of election by only fifty
votes for President-General two years
the Hartford Equalization of Wards'.
bills creating a finance board in Shel-i
ton; permitting towns to adopt ordi‘I
Mills Robins With her skull fractured "
called 83 cent scale of‘cl‘ass rates from'
of-traillc. which shall not {exceed or ._
be lower than their present 21:cent '4
Legislature Vales lo
Adlourn on May 18
ihczflolue May Be
Held Hereafter—Bill forE'One Day Rest
inSeven Postponed.
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cluds_“beil-bops" and managers. 'De
bate followed during which Mr'. Gor-
man made a plea for the bill saying
that waiters which it covers have no
rest day. Hethought the subject was
not one for humor. Mr. French, of E9
sex, chairman'of the labor commit-
tee, wanted the bill recommitted‘. Mr.
Perry, of New HIven, could not see
why waiters were especially favored ;
the bill should have included motor-
men. conductors and others, who have
to work seven days a week. After fur-
ther debate the motion of Mr. Tris-
tram, of Nomslk. to indefinitely post-
pono was carried,
Mr. Wall, of Pialufleid. asked that
yesterday. to be taken from the table
Mr. Eaten said the bill fan a good one.
and he was sorry that Mr. Wall had
. changed his mind over night. Rons-
ion is demanded both by lawyers and
by citizens who use the Statutes. Mr.
Hall replied that he was half asleep
when the bill went through. He was.
caught napping. and had been ashamed
of himself all night Passage of the
bill left a bad taste in hiamcuth. and
the some way. The bill was in the in-
terest of lawyers. The sentiment of
especially by a legislature which 13'
preaching economy
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1 sons rulers, Sonora. Align 23.—
Gen. ll. Elias Callas. Carrausa oom-
missioner in Sonora, today mods pub-
he a telegram from 00!. Miguel 8am
aniogo stating that Eastern Sonora as
far. as, Soho-rips. 110 miles soothe!
here. has been cleared of Villa hoops".
WASHTNGTON, ‘prile manual
West. percenal representative of Pros-
ident Wilson in Mexico. 'was .on hll'
way to the United States today, ac-
cording to advices to the state depart-
ment. He left Mexico City yesterday
for Vera Cruz aboard a special train
provided by the Villa- mm leaders
and General Carranza. Mr. West will
report to government oficlals hero on
the result; of maoonferenées with the
rival leaders in Mexico. .
The appreciation of the United
States government for tho cilicient
ma'imer in which Cardoso do Ollvoira.
Brazilian minister at Mexico‘Cityr has
for the past year looked after Ameri-
can diplomatic interests? in Mexico
City, has been conveyed in message:
osnt to him by President Wilson and
secretary gBryan. The ,nilnister tool:
charge of'the American embassy folo
lowing the severance of relations be-
tween the United States and the Huer-
ta government. 'Both the president
and Secretary Bryan declared that al-
though the period during which the
minister has represented the United
States has been a. very trying one, he
had more than- met every requirement.
“EANI “RE
The infant- daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith, of Wostport avenue, was
terribly scolded last night at the sup-
per table by theaccldentol upsetting
of soup of tea ill from of the child's
Harm being untouched. Dr. G. E. Cram
was sent for and he filtered the suf-
raring as much as possible. He was
‘unab be this "morning to state definitely
wh her the accident will have'fatsl
results. He expressed hope that the ba-
by would recover. .
the bill to revise the Statutes. passed'
' to be no question that May 20th will
he had found that other members felt 1
the people is against the expenditure.l
"'~ he hurriedly, left the store;
place. The hot beverage caused 9X"
tonslve burns. only the face and left ,1
_ Rundlotand A. ,E. Willohojl'lter.-
A representative number of mer-
chants metf last evening at the
Mahackemo Motel to further consider
plans for mating "Dollar Day” a suc-
cess. E '
An advert lug committee, consist-
Ing of Jose Dom. Samuel Green-
stein and A. . Collins, was appointed
and the soil ting committee reported
that they hail the assurance of the
cooperation for more than thirty mer-
chants and there were many ‘ who
they had not' as yet visited.
The date was changed to Thursday.
May 20th, and it was decided to col-
lect from each merchant five dollars
to be used ill SlVlllfi Publicity to the
day. The collecting of this money
was left with the soliciting commit-
tee. '
billion Elwood was elected tress-
nrer.
Considerable enthusiasm has al-
ready been created and there seems
he a day that will emphasize the 'val-
no of cooperation; on 'much so, that
it will be the , commencement of-
many not together events among the
merchants.
At the close of the meeting a vote
of thanks was'extendod to‘Landlord
Riley for his generosity in giving the
use of his parlors.
The soliciting committee consists
of A. J. Collins, Hugo Moltash and C.
J. Mints.
AHEHGEG “G GRGIIH
AEEAB Ill“ HIHEH
members went to lid-Jinan, last sv-
using to attend the first ceremonial
session of Hols: Grotto. No.1ly.of_
that city. Prior to the meeting of the
Grotto a big street parade was had.
and the visitors from Norwalh were
in line. The session wu‘wary tar-poly
attended and all who alluded was:
highly pleased with the mar. The lo
cal men returned to South Norwalll
full of enthusiasm for their ‘Ipproaoh-
in; normal on May 1st. Among,
than wllo «111,,» also arms were
M II. aha-ma. M. J. mm
Werner. m 8. Arthur. Albert fierdt.
Anson ll‘. Keoler. George Betta Clay-
ton Alamow. moments at-
best Mn; Harold a. Hood. '1“. as.
moshing George Perry, George N.
Philcox Earls F. Nor. has Don
holly. Genetics Van Cour-ribs.
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An attempt to works 11mm suns
nixht was thwarted by thwalortnesss
of lies Hilda Behenk, oddities in the
more bloat and Provision store, in
Main street. This individual, who
confuse Miss School: by the old quick-
change me. He bought a. 10 cent
bottle of horseradish and presented a
35 spotat. the window. Altar receiving
the proper amount in change be dis-
coveredsome change and asked for hisI
live'spot back, Mlss'Schenla‘gavo it to
him. Before she had put the ‘change in
the draw he pushed in the Shillong
with it andask‘ed for $10 bill. Miss
Schonltvtbld him to wait aminutc, but
.surten CHAPTER ELI-:crs
‘ OFFICERS. -
Theannual convocation of Butler
Chapter,'No. 38, Royal Arch Masons,
was held, last night, in the Masonic
temple, on South Main street. Offl-
cers were elected as follows:
If. P..-—Charles A. Tuck.
King—1N. Seances.
., Scribe—J.- A. 'Hollerln. ‘
Treasurers—A. W. ‘Dwyfuss. N
Secretary~iif s Lyon.
"AC. of H.———‘J J. larvis.
“P. SHINiRBen’ch'
' It. -A c;——s.1..‘13enealct
Tyler-«A. J. crosmon 1» .
-Trnstees~;—Charles 3‘. Mills, J. H.
A largo delegation trimester Grotto ' “
by I young. 'wélldressed man lost .-
makes his living by his wits, tried to »
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penses Received “tile in White
Hons.
.eSYRACUSE. N. Y.. April 28.~—Tl1eo-
dore Roosevelt again went on the
witness stand in the Supreme Court
here today, to submit to cross-exam-
ination at the hands of William
lvins. chief counsel for William
Barnes. Jr., in trial of the latter's
suit for $50,000 damages for alleged
libel by Colnnoosevelt. it was the
Colonel's seventh day as a witness,
and Mr. Ivlns indicated that he
would endeavor to conclude his
examination some time during the
forenoon.
RoOsevelt took a long walk into
the country today before going to the
courthouse. Prior to the opening of
court. counsel for Mr. Bdrnes took
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IHHSI'EAHERS
Alli ,
The meeting of the, independent
lag, in Novak’sfiall. on dlailrood avo-
nuo, was almost disappointing in its
mlldnoos. The two speakers who were
present from New York spoke at some
length. and gave. considerable advice
to the manyworhfum who crowd-
ed the 11.11.
The slot ‘ofthe speechmalling was-
thot the ll. W. 3.W’s will got together
with the contractors on the various
loos s61: “do: w is slain-Arm
Intimidation A peaceful solution
of tho. m is desired by all con-
ctr-t dis-Mont. and other jobs,
Monday’s: lava not resumed their on
title. I
The pills- reports no signs of and
MNDQN. April. 28,. 2:22 p. m.-.—ICap
lief Commissionpreports the presence
in the North Sea of a German fleet
numbering no less than 68 vessels all
told.
CaptaimScott, whose vessel has just
come to port. reports that while cross-
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permitted to proceed. The German
classes from battleships to torpedo
boats. , '3, 1‘ —
The date of Captain Scott’s encount-
er and lust where in the North Sea
been announced. . . m
Ansoma MAN coldness. .1"
ANBONlA. pril 28, -—J. Howard Jacu-
in thé little of his home here about
‘ \7 o’clOclr this morning He ‘was found '
by his wife about a half hour later.
Despondency over ill-health is given as
the relation. Besides his wife he leaves
a young son. . -
tions of the city «audios the wopi
col-nod. The workmu‘i‘ who quit the i
lain. Scott; commanding a Norwegian. \
‘ateamerachartered by theTBolglan illo-
ing the North Sea he was held up by ~
one of these German steamers After ,
an examination of his papers he was .
Military Operations
Germans Engaged Willi" 'fbe
WM“M‘W“W¢IM.'IIIIO thll morn- ; ‘
' ', some cases, does not claim that in every
‘ fleet was composed of vessels of all --
he sighted this German fleet has not
1 son, is, committed suicide by hanging
Z'Said the Mallory are against the Belgian front has. largecE
' ' Eand that the Swiss postal authorities have
' " HAVRE, France, April 28, 5 0.5 a. m.—-Aspl1yxiat-
of Great imporiance ,
. in Different Fields,
w.— #'
British,
French and Belgians in Flanders-Russ" '
sians Are Again Assuming the Offer);
sive in Carpathians—Jill” Have Land-
ed Troops on Both Sides of the Strait» .
and Soon Make Combined Land and
Sea Attack on Constantinople—4o-
Some Sections the Fighting is intense;
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Military operations of critical importance are now 11n-
llcr way simultaneously in three distinct fields of action.
.111 Flanders the Germans are once more engaged
with the British, Belgians and French in a struggle for
mastery of the territory near the Yser Canal, whore. sev—
eral months ago, there occurred what was perhaps the
most terrible struggle of the war thus far.
In the Carpathians the Russians are again assuming ‘
the offensive in another of their repeated efforts to push
over the mountain barrier into Hungary, ,
At the Dardanclles the Allies have succeded in land—
ing troops, on both sides of the straits, inaugurating the
combined land and sea attempt at the conquest of Con—
stantinople. . ,.
A British correspondent in Northern France tele-
graphs that the German effort to turn the left Ilritish
flank near Yprcs has failed. and that the Germans have .
been checked definitely. although the battle still con- 11' ;
tinues with violence An official Belgian statement indié "
rates that the German attack is lesacning in force. It is . _ E5;
"nil
Iy‘dicd awn}. 1 ‘ . ‘1. c1 ' '.‘
Russian and Austrian official tstaEcments indicate. :
that 'fighting in the Carpathians is becoming more 111— . .
tense. Each side claims to have defeated the attacks .
of the other. but it is apparent that gradualiv the activ- ‘
ity is spreading along greater sections of the battle line. ,E .
Military observers at Petrograd say that more decisive
operations than have occurred. hitherto are expected E“ ,
‘ shortly. ' -* . ’. '_
The situation at the Dardanellcs remains obscure, .
although it is apparent that the French and Britishllave ‘-
made some headway with their landing operations. The
Paris War Office has announced the capture of 11111
Kaleb. on the Asiatic side The Turlsh goVernment ale _
though reporting the repulse of the landing forces in .
instance the E
Turks have been able to drive back the Allies. ’
Italy is still debating the Question whether she shall ‘.
intervene in the war. The Italian AmbaSSador' to
France, one of these» summoned home to consult. with _
the: government, has hall a long Conference . with the
King 1n Rome
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PA'R‘IS. April 28 5: ton. m—A dispatch/ from Geo:
nova says the value of the German war continues to fall:
announcch
that after May” 1‘, German postal orders will be cashed”
on the basis of 110 ccntinms to the mark; a depreciatiolf
of 12' per cent. , . E , _, 1 .1
PARIS. April 28 5:15 a. m.——Th_re‘e hundred refu-
gees from Poperinghe, eight miles weSt of Ypres, whlch'
has come under the fire of German artillery,_ have arrived w
in this city 011‘ special trains. Most of them are minates.
of an orphanage and a home for the aged conducted by >
'FranciScan Sisters. '
When the bombardment; of Poperinghc was begun ,
on Sunday. the si Eers decialc, the institutions Were not,
spared,althoi1ghlthey Weré flying the Red Cross flag.
Three pups were 'killcd while superintending the removal;
of their charges 3nd several ofE the ' inmates were
wounded.
.-
U ing bombs used by the Germans in their attacks Monday,
night against the Belgian pOSitions had little effect be-
cause preventive measures had been taken by the Bel-E
glans who had learned of the effects produced by the
fumes from these shells upon the French and British. 'E
' Adwces received here state that the Germans, coll-
fluent that the gases Won ll preve effective, advanced in“;
. compact masses south of .lDixmullc, but. were greeted
with a hail of bullets from quick-firsts. A furious bayonet
charge then was launched by. the Belgians and the Gcr~
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