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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
VOTES FOR WOMEN REMEDY
FOR INDUSTRIAL UNREST.
Urged by Suffragist Before Commission
on Industrial Relations.

Washington, May 17.-Votes for
women was urged as the remedy for
industrial unrest before the commits
sion on industrial relations here today
by Mrs. Christabel Eastman Benedict,
representing the Congressional Union
for Woman Suffrage.
Mrs. Benedict declared the commits
sion should Immediately report to
President Wilson advocating a federal
constitutional amendment for nation
wide woman suffrage.
Commissioner Lennon suggested that
the commission could only report to
congress and that congress would not
be in session until December.
81 had thought of that, too," said
Mrs. Benedict. Make the report to
Wilson. Wilson can do it. If you
would make him understand that the
future of the democratic party de-
pends upon this issue, we would get
about it without making a formal re-
port"
Mrs. Benedict cited cases where
suffrage would have aided women in
industrial troubles and said that the
woman who did not work, as well as
the wage Garner. would exert an i'm
mense influence in quieting unrest if
she had the ballot.
The testimony of the suffragi
spokeswoman interrupted that of Clar-
ence S. DarroW, counsel for unions in
several notable trials, who argued that
the poor man had not equal opportun-
ity before the law with the rich man.
He was preceded by Walter Drew,
counsel for open shop employers, who
took an opposite view.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
BANK OF FRANCE SENDS
GOLD TO LONDON
Entire Amount Thus Far Will Approx
innate S1oo,Ooo,o0o.

New York, May 17.-LocaI bankers
conversant with the credit arrange
ment existing between the British and
French governments today confirmed
the report that the Bank of France
has transferred a large amount of gold
to London, pursuant to the agreement
entered into some months ago between
treasury officials of the two countries.
Accounts vary as to the sums already
sshipped across the channel, but it is
believed that the entire amount to be
sent to London from Paris will ap-
proximate 5O0.OO0,0OO francs. or about
100000, 900.
This money will be used to defray
purchases already made in England
and this country for the French gov
ernment, chiefly of war supplies, al
though it is said that foodstuffs also
enter into the account. So far as seems
to be known here, London bankers dis
bursed large sums to France early in
the current year with the understand
ing that the Bank of France would
later remit gold
Shipments of the gold, according to
reports received here, were made from
Paris to Boulogne and Bordeaux,
where British warships took on the
precious metal. The transfer was con-
Quoted with greatest care and secrecy
because of the possibility that ships
might be captured or destroyed by the
enemy.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
"READING TERM" TO BE
ESTABLISHED AT YALE
A Few Weeks Before Regular Opening
of University Year.

New Haven, Conn. May IA
reading term" similar to the custom
at Cambridge university, England, is
to be established at Yale university
next September, it was announced at
a meeting of the Yale Corporation
today. The course will give the stu
dents an opportunity to do special
reading few weeks before the regu-
lar opening of the university. Stu
dents will be free from the ordinary
college routine and will be exempt
from extra tuition fees.
The corporation decided to commem-
crate the two hundredth anniversary
of the removal of Yale college from
Saybrook to New Haven by appro-
pirate exercises in October, 1916 1t
is probable that the fftieth anniver-
sary of the Yale School of Fine Arts
will be celebrated at the same time.
A feature of the proposed celebra-
tions will be historical pageants in the
Yale Bowl
Assistant Professor John c layton
Tracy was promoted to a professor
ship of structural engineering in the
Sheffield Scientific school, with mem
bership on its governing board.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
MANY ASK COMPUTATION
OF FRANKS DEATH SENTENCE
About $4,000 Appeals Are Now in the
Hands of the Governor.

Atlanta, Ga, May 17.-The Georgia
prison commission today set Monday,
May 81. as the date for beginning
hearing on Leo NJ Franks petition
asking that his death sentence for the
murder of Mary Phagan be commuted
to life Imprisonment.
Three thousand letters, many from
public officials asking that the SEN
tence of death imposed upon Frank be
commuted to life Imprisonment, were
received today by Governor Slaton.
The total number of similar appeals
now in the hands of the governor is
estimated at $4,000.
Prominent men who have intercede6
by mail for Frank in the last few
days include Myron T. Herrick, former
ambassador to France: Philander c.
Knox of Pennsylvania, former secre-
tary of shtate; Chairman Walsh of the
federal commission on Industrial rela-
tions; F. I. Delano of the federal re-
serve board; Senators Borah, Thomas,
Newlands and Reed: Governors Brum-
baugh of Pennsylvania, Ferris of Mich
igan, Hull of Louisiana and Mayor
Rolph of San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
GERMAN REPLY is
EXPECTED THIS WEEK,
Ambassador Given No lntimation of
Feeling of Government.

Washington, May 17.-Germany is
expected to answer the American
note of last Friday before the end of
this week. Ambassador Gerard
cabled the statement today that he
had read the document to Herr Won
Jagow. the foreign minister, Satur-
day morning and that an early reply
would be forthcoming
Tho ambassador was given no inti-
nation of the feeling of the German
government. He was assured merely
that the subject would require con-
sideration by the higher officials and
that reply would be ready soon. In
asmuch as the press had not been
permitted to publish the text of the
note, the ambassador also was un-
able to report on the state of public
opinion toward it.
In the meantime the diplomatic ac-
tivity Of Count Won Bernstorff, the
German ambassador, and DR.. Constan-
tin Dumba. the Austrian ambassador,
both of whom are understood to be
end. avoring to prevent a rupture of
xriepdl: relations between Germany
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
A BRILLIANT COURT
WEDDING IN TOXIC.
Youngest Sister of Emperor Weds
Prince Narusiko Higashi- Kuni.

Toxic, May IS. a. ma brilliant
court wedding took place here today
when Princess Yasu, the youngest
sister of the emperor, was united in
marriage to Prince Naruhiko Higas-
hi-Kuni, attached to the second army
division of the empire.
This. was the first great court event
since the close of the mourning pe-
riod for the late Empress Haruko. 1t
was notable also as inaugurating a
season of court and national gaiety
which will find its clirnax in the great
accession ceremonies at Kyoto in No
vember.
Attired in a magnificent kimono and
court Hakama of double folded Grim
son silk and carrying a fan of the sa-
cred hinokf wood, the princess was
driven from the Kasumigaseki detach-
ed palace to the imperial palace,
where she was Joined by Prince Ma
ruhiko. There. before the ancestral
shrine, the wedding rites were solemn
lied by court ritlalist.
All the imperial princes and prin-
cesses were present and the American
charge d'affaires, George Post Wheeler
and Mrs. Wheeler, were among the
guests.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
BERLIN LOkAL ANZEIGER
COMMENTS ON NOTE.
opines Germany Will Not Be Dis
turbed From Any Side in Discharge
of Sacred Duties"

Berlin. Vir London, May II, 11.20
p. m-The American note to Germany
has not yet been officially given out
The afternoon papers, however, print
the version OF the document as tele-
graphed here by the Havas Agency.
With the single exception of the Lokal
Anzeiger, all refrain from comment.
The Lokal Anzeiger says:
The German government certainly
will not delay long with the answer
requested, and probably will reply that
In occupying itself with it's sacred
duties' it is not to be disturbed from
any side.
"That the American government
should consider the Lusitania as a
harmless packet-boat, without taking
notice of the fact that it was really
an auxiliary cruiser and an ammuni-
tion steamer of the British navy, ap-
pearset us scarcely believeable. But
the German answer to Washington
viii make it comprehensive to Mr..
wilson, in language as polite ac it will
be clear, that we must conduct the
war as we are conducting it and can
conduct it with a clear conscience"
The Taglische Rundschau. comment
ing on the reports that the Lusita-
mia incident has caused a growing
insight" in America. says:
This insight probably will lead to
the discovery that England really is
tile guilty party, because it took am
muniticn on board a passenger steam
er in contravention of the American
laws"
After quoting the statute which, it
argues, covers this point, the Tag
HSche Rundschau concludes:
According to the American laws
the captain of the Lusitania ought to
go to prison"
A confidential note to the editors of
the newspapers, which reached them
too late, says that nothing regarding
the American note may be printed for
the time being
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
FURTHER SUCCESSES OF
BRITISH TROOPS REPORTED.
Several Bodies of Germans Surren-
dered Voluntarily.

London, May II, $40 p. m.-Ffeld
Marshal Sir John French, commander
in-chief of the British expeditionary
forces in France, today sent a report
under date of May II to the war de-
partment here as follows:
THE first army has gained further
successes south of Richebourg L'Avoue
and all the German trenches on a
front of two miles were captured.
This morning several bodies of
Germans surrendered voluntarily to
our troops, who continue to fight with
great gallantry and determination. One
of these bodies while trying to sur
render was caught by German artil-
lery fire and practically annihilated.
''The exact number of prisoners has
not yet been ascertained, but $50 have
been cleared to the lines of communi-
cation.
"On the remainder of the front
there have been no incidents to re-
port"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
SENATE MEMBERS BANQUET
AT HARTFORD GOLF CLUB
Each Senator Was Presented With
Watch Fob.

Hartford. Conn, May 17.-Members
of the state senate gathered at the
Hartford Golf club tonight for a ban
Senator Bartlett presided as toast
master. During the evening, presen-
tations were made as follows: To
Lieutenant Governor Wilson, silver
butter plates; to Senator Bartlett, sill
yer tray; to the chaplain, the Rev. Mr..
Sexton, cuff links; to Senator IsbelI,
loving cup; to Senator Purcell, silver
fruit dish; to Clerk Russell, a pitcher
Each senator was presented with a
watch bob. bearing the seal of the
state.
Members of the comptrollers office
banqueted at the Allyn house. Comp
troller Webster was presented with
suit case and Superintendent Wilson
of the capitol was given a scarf pin
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
HELD ON $1,000 BONDS
FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Men Who Ran Down Canoe at Bridge
port with Motor Boat.

Bridgeport, Conn. May 17.-Captain
c. E. Demmons. aged AZ, commander
of the three-masted schooner Briga-
died, of Rockland, Me, and his mate,
Ola Houston, aged SO, were remanded
for trial on Saturday next upon
charges Of manslauShter in the city
court today. Bonds for release were
set at $4,000 pending the coroners in
vestigation into the death of Ralph
Bartlett, aged %. of South Lancaster,
Mass, who was run down in a canoe
yesterday by the motor boat manned
by the prisoners. Bartlett's body has
been recovered and his family noti-
fed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Movements of Steamships.

Greenockk, May 17.--Arrived: Steam
er Transy1vania, New York
Bordeaux, May 17.-Arrived: Steam
er Espagne, New York. Sailed: May
18th, steamer Chicago, for New York.
(Not previously reported)
Montreal. May 17.-Arrived: Steam
er Missaniblie, Liverpool.
New York, May 17-Steamer Tus-
cania, Liverpool for New York, sig
nailed 393 miles east of Sandy Hook
at noon. Dock p. M Tuesday.
Leghorn, May 16.-Arrived: Steam
er Kursh, New York.
Naples, May 16.-Arrived: Steamer
Anconia, New York.
Liverpool, May 17.-Arrived, Steam
er Grammar. Montreal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Officials of Miners Federation Enter a
NoIle Prosequi.

Calumet, Mich. May ia nolle
prosequi was entered today in the
case against President c. H. Meyer
and eighteen other officials of the
Western Federation of Miners, indict-
ed on charges of conspiracy by the
ago as a result of alleges acts of vio-
1ence said to have been committed at
the direction of the defendants during
the copper strike.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Boy Killed by Auto Bus at NorwaIk

Norwalk, Conn.,, May 17.-Charles
Burtis, II years old, of West Norwalk,
was struck and instantly killed by the
NorwaIx and New Canaan auto bus
late today. His skull was fractured
Witnesses say that the boy. who was
on his way home from school, darted
from behind telegraph pole, into the
path of the automobile, giving the
driver, A. B. Millspaugh, no oppor-
tunity to turn out. Coroner Phelan
of Bridgeport will come here tomor-
row and conduct an inquest.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Thaw Sanity Trial Postponed.

New York, May 1.-THE jury trial
to test the sanity of Harry K. Thaw
which was set to begin today, was
postponed until tomorrow Twice the
case was called in Supreme Court
Justice Hendrick's s~court, the first time
this morning, when, at the request of
representatives of the states attorney
general, it was adjourned until after
noon. In the afternoon Deputy Attor-
ney General Becker asked for further
delay, and Justice Hendrick postponed
it until tomorrow
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Fire Losses in Massachusetts During
1914 TotaIIed $26.197.27o.

Massachusetts during the year 1914
were the heaviest in the history of the
state, reaching a total of s26, 6,197,270,
according to statistics made public by
the state police today. More than
half of the total was due to the con-
hagration in Salem on June 25.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Chaqas Died Of Wounds.

Madrid, via Paris, May IS, 3 a. M
Joao Chagas. president of the Por-
tuguese cabinet, who was shot on a
train while travelling from Oporto to
Lisbon, died of his wounds, according
to the latest reports reaching here
from Lisbon
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Allied AeropIane Chased Zeppelin.

Amsterdam, via London, May II, $50
p. m.-The Telegraf's Sluis CORE
spondent says that a Zeppelin flying
along the coast from the west was
sighted at 5 o'clock this morning. The
airship was being pursued by an allied
aeroplane, but the Zeppelin opened a
heavy fire on it and the aeroplane
abandoned it's pursuit and disappeared
across the sea.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Played with Matches; Burned to Death

New Haven, Conn.,, May 17-Six
years old Rose Martini played with
matches at her home today with the
result that her clothing caught fire
and she received burns which caused
death in a hospital. Her mother tried
to beat out the flames and she too,
was taken to the hospital, but her in
juries are not considered serious. The
father is at the same institution suf
fering with pneumonia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

the battleships' boat crews and the
water pageant, consisting of a pa
rade of ships launches humorously
or historically decorated.
Swing Out to Sea Today.
Tomorrow the ships swing out to
sea for a naval war game along the
Atlantic coast. The president will
again review them from the deck of
the Mayf1ower as they steam down the
harhnr.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
New President of Cabinet Shot.

Lisbon, via London, May IT, $50 p.
m.-Joao Chagas, the new president
of the cabinet, was shot four times
with a pistol while on board the mid
night train from Oporto. His assailant
was Senator Freitas, who was also
shot and wounded by a passenger of
the train.
Senior Chagas was taken to a hos
pital, where it was announced that his
condition was grave. In addition to
other wounds, he is suffering from a
fracture of the skull.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Louisiana Supports Wilson's Policy.

Baton Rouge, La, May T-A reso-
luton endorsing President Wilson's
policy as outlined in the American note
to Germany was adopted today by the
Louisiana senate. 1t pledged Louisi-
ana's support to any further action the
president might take.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Co. 4 Paragraphs
e on Japanese Steamer.

e on Japanese Steamer.
Hok~nama, May II. 1880 a, m--The
Steamer Cnlyo Maru, bound from San
Francisco to Honolulu, Yokohama and
Hong Kong. on moard which a fire
broke out Sunday, arrived here this
morning. The fire was insignificant.
having been confined to thirty bales
of cotton. 1t was extinguished easi-
Iy
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Lisbon SheIIed
by Warships
OVER ONE HUNDRED PERSONS
HAVE BEEN KILLED.
CABINET HEAD IS SHOT
While on Board the Midnight Train
from Oporto-His AssaiIant, Senator
Freitis. Was Shot Dead by Gen.
darmes-Spanish Warships at Lisbon

Madrid, via Paris, May II, 11.50 p.
m.-Fighting in Lisbon has begun
again, according to the latest news
reaching Badajoz.
The warships are bombarding the
city. Over one hundred persons have
been killed, including several Span
iards.
The Spanish warships Espania and
Rio De La Plata and a Spanish tor
pedo boat have arrived in Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
OBITUARY..
Prof, MURRAY ANTHONY Po4

Prof. Murray Anthony Potter.
Cambridge, Mass, May 1.-THE
death of Prof. Murray Anthony Pot
ter, head of the Spanish department of
Harvard university, was announced to-
night. Professor Potter died late to-
day at Lancaster of blood poisoning.
He was on leave of absence for a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
BRITISH CAPTURE
GERMAN TRENCHES
In the Region of Richedoorg IAvoue, Belgium
British Win in France Also
DRIVE OF RUSSIANS BY TEUTONs CONTINUES

Final Decision of Italy Whether Not She VIII Enter
Into the War Expected With the Convening of Para-
ment Next Thursday-BerIin Lokal Anzeger Says Ger
many's Reply to the American Note VIII be 'That She
is Occupied With Her Sacred Duties and is Not to be
Disturbed From Any Sde.'
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
His AssaiIant Killed.

Paris, May IT, 11.56 p. m.-Tele-
graphing from Lisbon at o'clock this
afternoon, the correspondent Of the
Havas agency says:
Trouble has broken out afresh. Sen
ator Freitas, who shot and wounded
Joao Chagas, the head of the new min
istry, was shot dead by gendarmes.''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18
Arguments in Riggs Bank Case.

Washington, May 17.-Argument on
motions by government counsel to dis
miss for lack of evidence the in
junction suit brought by the Riggs
National bank against treasury Off
cials began today in the District of
Columbia court. Frank J. Hogan
for the bank, occupied virtually the
entire day, opposing the governments
contentious and will resume tomor-
row.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Condensed kilograms

Mrs. Margaret Nabney of Belfast
Ireland, is probably the only widow
in Ireland who has seven in the
British army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Hereafter frog hunters in Simson
County, Kentucky, will be required to
take out a license provided they op-
crate with a gun.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

John Sweeney, so, and-forty horses
were burned to death in a fire that
destroyed the Arlington Livery Stable
at Newark, N. J.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Warden Thomas Mott Osborne, in a
letter to the village trustees of Os-
sining, declined to stop Sunday base
ball at Sing Sing prison.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

The Eagle Mountain House at Jack
son, n. H, one of the best known
hostelries in the White Mountains was
destroyed by fire.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

and the United States. is attracting
much attention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Extra guards of enlisted men have
been placed around the naval torpedo
station and around the magazines on
Roe'S Island, Newport, R. L
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

The eastern section of the New York
State Barge Canal as far west as Rex
ford was formally opened by Governor
Whitman and other State officers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Aliens under order of deportation to
England and France are to be sent
through the German war zone around
Great Britain only on ships flying the
American flag.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Frederick Moss, 50, New York bus
mess man living in Montclair, N. J.,
was instantly killed when he was run
down by trolley car in the front of
his home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Lieut.. Clarence Lyman of the Fourth
cavalry, U. S. A, whose skull was
ractured in a collision with Walter
Dillingham; in a polo game at Honlulu
Saturday, died yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

William II. Way, aged So years,
former president of the Curtiss- Way
Company, printers, died at Meriden
after a six months illness of diabetes,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

The New York Municipal Council
of the United Irish League Of Amer
lea, passed a resolution indorsing
President Wilson's stand with Ger
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Wong Shu- chen, Chinese provin-
cial delegate to the Panama
International Exposition, was probably
fatally injured when run down by an
automobile at Berkeley, Cal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Marcus M. Marks, Borough Presi-
dent of Manhattan, on behalf of the
city administration started from the
City Hall the first automobile tour
over the Lincoln Memorial Highway.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

Thomas Campbell, a well known in
surance man, died at Hartford, aged so
years. He was for a number of years
secretary of the Hartford Fire Insur-
ance Company, retiring recently.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-05-18

New York, May 17.-President Will
son-the man on whom the eyes of the
world are turned because of the inter
national situation-today reviewed the
Atlantic fleet in the Hudson river and
at luncheon rendered him on shore
by the city of New York, told a dis
tinguished gathering of navy officers,
army officers and civilians what the
country and its navy stood for. The
great battleships that lay in the river,
he said, were engines to promote the
interests of humanity"