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Evening star., 1915-02-22
SHOOTS revolver
At UNSEEN ENEMY
Robert L. McArdIe Endanqers
Lives of Occupants of Iro-
quois Apartment.

Lives of several occupants of apart
ments at the Iroquois. 141O NJ street
northwest. were endangered early this
morning by Robert L. McArdle occu-
pant of room on the second floor
Fearing imaginary enemies, it is said,
McArdle fired seven shots from an au-
tomato revolver through the ceiling of
his room, the bullets passing through
mortar and wood and dropping on the
floor of the apartment occupied by
Mrs. Samuel B. Paris and Miss Elsie
Paris. her daughter.
Unable to determine if his shooting
had been effective, McArdle went to the
hallway on the upper floor and fired
two shots through the bathroom door
of Mrs. Paris apartment. He then
turned his attention toward the apart
ment of George w. Shipman and sent
two bullets through his door
Other Occupants Alarmed
Reports of the pistol shots, following
numerous complaints made by McArdle,
alarmed occupants of apartments near
the room he occupied. and they We're
afraid to make an effort to apprehend
him. The janitor heard the noise and
thought it was in the alley, until one
of the tenants told him who had done
the shooting
Policemen Stott and Lotus went to
the apartment house in response to a
complaint, reaching there shortly after
o'clock and finding McArdle in peace
able possession of his room. He sur
rendered his weapon and went to the
police station without giving the po-
licemen the slightest bit of trouble A
charge of insanity was preferred
against him and he was sent to Wash
ington Asylum Hospital for observa
ton as to his mental condition.
Persons residing at the Iroquois were
unable to tell the police much about
McArdle He had been an occupant of
the room for about three weeks. hav-
ing previously roomed at 134o Euclid
street The first day he occupied the
ROOM it is stated, he complained of an
noyances.
Suffers From Hallucinations.
McArdle, the police were told, imag-
ined that persons residing in the apart
ment directly over his had been low
ering electric lamps through the floor
in an effort to get rid of him. He also
imagined that mines had been placed
under the flooring of his room, and
this morning he complained that auto
mobiles were in his room for the pur-
pose of taking him away.
1t was because of the presence of thes|
in his room. he said, that he
decided to put stop to his annoyances |
McArdle told acquaintances that he |
was married, but was separated from |
his wife. He was real estate agent, |
he stated, and had come to this city to |
open a real estate office. The police |
are endeavoring to ascertain the where |
abouts of his relatives.
Evening star., 1915-02-22
DAY IN CONGRESS.
House..
Met at II am.

Met at II am.
Washington's farewell address read
by Representative Garrett of Ten
nessee.
Voted down effort of District of Co
lumbia committee to consider "Jim
Crow car law for the District.
Resumed consideration of fortifica-
tions appropriation bill.
Ways and means committee took no
action on mixed flour bill. but may
consider it next Wednesday,.
Judiciary committee held hearing on
charges against Federal Judge Dayton
of West Virginia.
Senate.
Met at IL am.
Senator Root read Washington's
farewell address.
Report made by conferees on sea-
mems bill.
Consideration of army appropriation
bill resumed
Evening star., 1915-02-22

ROME, February 22.-Reports re-
ceived by the secretary of state of
the Vatican. says the Giornale
D'1talia. show that Germany, al
though maintaining an excellent
military position, feels seriously the
consequences of the war, and there
fore has modified materially her
views on peace conditions to be "im-
posed" The paper adds:
'The pontiff considers such con-
dition of affairs lends itself favor
ably to diplomatic steps. He is re-
ported again to have interpolated
Emperor William to know on what
conditions Germany would be dis
POSED to negotiate peace, observing
that, in any case. the military honor
of Germany is safe"
Evening star., 1915-02-22
WEATHER.

Cloudy and warmer tonight; Tuesday
probably showers; moderate variable
winds.
Temperature past twenty-four hours:
High, so. at $40 pm. yesterday; low,
33, at am. today.
For full report see page IS.
Evening star., 1915-02-22
People to Discuss Terms.

AMSTERDAM, February 81. via
London, February 22.-The Norm
German Gazette. in an officially in
spired article, promises the German
people that they shall have ample
opportunity for a full discussion and
Evening star., 1915-02-22
Right to Sow Mines.

II was said by officials that it is unlikely
that there will be any diplomatic
action resulting from the loss of the
Evelyn, beyond claims for damages, in
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Evening star., 1915-02-22
After Fifty Days of Fighting, the
Victory Remains Still to
Be Decided. h
EXPLAINS RUSSIAN RETREAT
Official Petrograd Statement Saws
Tenth Army Was overwhelmed
by Superior Forces in East
Prussia

BERLIN, February u, via
London, $3.50 p.m.-The German
official statement issued TODAY
announces that the captures in
the battle of the Mazurian lake.
district of East Prussia have been
increased to seven generals and
more than 100, 900 men.
The pieces of cannon taken
numbered $50.
Evening star., 1915-02-22

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Evening star., 1915-02-22

Last Weeks Sworn Net Cfrculatfoa-
Daily Average. 74,353, Sunday. 5000.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
Cabinet Changes Talked.

Washington, Nov. 16.-There was talk here yesterday of two probable changes in the cabinet, viz: Secre- tary Houston of the department of agriculture and Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce. It was said that Secretary Houston was slated for another position of responsibility and would be succeed ed in the department of agriculture by Assistant Secretary Carl VrOo- man of Illinois It was suggested that Secretary Houston is figuring in the presidents mind for an inn portant foreign post.
 The rumor concerning Secretary Redfield was not so definite, prob
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
ALLEGED DRIVER
 SLAYER ON TRIAL

Jonesboro Nov. 16.-The criminal division of the circuit court was con vened here yesterday morning, with Judge s. D. Campbell of Newport as special judge, on account of the fact that the first case on trial was that of State vs. James Brewer, who is charged witt murder in the first degree for the killing of Ga land Driver nearly a year ago, and the dead man being a brother to qualified The evidence is mostly circumstantial, and has been worked up by specially employed detectives engaged by the relatives of the dead man. Driver was the clerk of l.. A. Goodrich Mill at Anderson Spur on the Bonneville Southern railway in the western part of the county, and after trouble with Brewer, Driver was shot from ambush by some party. Brewer was suspected and one party, who is charged with ac- cessory, told that Brewer was the party. He was arrested and indict- ed for murder in the first degree and has been in jail since his first arrest. He is represented by Eli McGowan and J. M. Rains. The state is represented by Hon. Mike Huddleston and his deputy, Fred Mullinix, who has done much work on the case. There is a large mum Der of witnesses here and it is eX- pected that several days will be consumed in the trial of the cage that was taken up immediately aft CT empanelling the jury and charge by the court.
 Fifteen men are in jail awaiting felony charges, all of whom were brought into court to be given an opportunity to object to any of the grand jurors selected. Not a man on the jury was objected to by any of the parties awaiting indictment.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
DENTIST HURT
 IN EXPLOSION
Dynamite in Stove Demolishes Of flee of Imboden Man-Work of
 Miscreant.

Imboden, Nov 16.-The dental office of Dr. E. N. F. Sullivan on Second street was demolished yester- day morning by an explosion of dy- namite. The doctor had started a fire in the stove and stepped a few feet away to examine a door that had been disturbed in a way that attracted his attention. When the explosion occurred he was badly bruised about the shoulders, and
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

London, Nov. 17.-(Special to The Press) Belief in allied mili- tary circles continues to grow tEat Germany, before many more months have passed, will be face to face with serious food shortage. The action of Berlin authoritie. in linn iting the usage of meats, and tue policy of issuing cards, has caused much public muttering, especially among those who have most heavily felt the brunt of war-the poorer classes.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
HUMAN TANK"
 SWALLOWS FROGS
New York Man Makes An Aquarium Out of His Stomach-Also
 Some Beer Drinker.

New York, Nov. 16.-Is man who swallowed live frogs and gold fish guilty of cruelty to animals, or has he the right to put into his stomach anything he pleases?
 That is the question which a jury impaneled in Justice Greenbaum' s part of the supreme court must de- termine before they can award Gus tav F. Delair, the human tank, " the s2000 damages he asks from the estate of the late William Hammer stein, who for two years was man ager of the Victoria theatre.
 Delair told the jury that he was
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
GERMAN FOOD SHORTAGE
 CAUSES BERLIN RIOTING
Minister of Interior Posts Signs Threat ening Execution of Disturbers
 Stores Are Broken Into.

Riots, according to newspaper dispatches received by way of Co- penhagen, have been occurring in Berlin during the past few days. Shop windows have been smashed and stores are being footed freely. So serious have these operations be- come that threats to shoot ring lead CTS have been made. Placards have been posted in several sections of the city by the minister of the in- terior, warning the public what to expect as a result of violence.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

hired to appear at the Victoria and present his act, which consisted of swallowing anything that the audi ence asked for. but after a few days engagement he was told that the house did not want his act
 An agent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals SOW Delair do his stunt and decided
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19
GERMAN-AMERICANS
 SAVE ENEMY VESSEL
Submarine Commander Spares Vessel Because of Presence of American
 Citizens Established.

During the same day an undersea boat, supposedly Austrian, torpedoed and sunk the Itlaian steamer Bor- mida off the Sicilian coast. All aboard the ship are reported saved. Reports received in Rome today state that an Italian torpedo boat yesterday pursued and sunk an Aus trian submarine off the Sardinian coast.
 The increased activities of Austri- an and German submarines in Med iterranean waters have caused Brit ish, French and Italian naval au- thorities to adopt extra precautions. Patrols are being established as rap idly as possible, while passenger and freight vessels are adopting meth ods of protection.
 'eceived several severe cuts from the flying debris The office was wreck ed, the explosion being heard for
 everal miles.
 Sheriff Owens at Walnut Ridge has been wired to come with blood hounds and no efforts will be spared to locate the perpetrator of the crime. The dynamite had been placed in the stove, it is thought.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

any reputed friction in the cabinet, for if these officials resign their respective portfolios they will be expected to have the choice of some thing equally as good or better.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

ably because there has been specula- tion for some time past as to how long he will remain in the cabinet
 This gossip in regard to Houston and Redfield does not carry with it
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

that he was guilty of cruelty to all imals Hammerstein cancelled the act after his lawyers told him that white frogs and fish were not ani- mals, the society had right to act.
 Maxim P. Lowe, who represented Delair, told the jury that the Thu man tank" could make an aquarium out of his stomach, and also could drink twenty-five glasses of water and small barrel of beer while the frogs and fish were inside of him.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

Rome, Nov. 17.-(Special to The Press) Because a number of Ger man-Americans were passengers On the Italian steamship Milano, ply ing Mediterranean waters, the yes sel was yesterday permitted by a German submarine to continue on it's journey. This is believed to be the first time during the war that a German submarine has allowed an enemy vessel to escape under simi- lar circumstances and the incident is pointed to as an illustration of the effective work done by Presi- dent Wilson and the American state department in forcing upon the German admiralty a wholesome re- spect for citizens of the United States.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-19

Wallpaper From Leather. Much of the best wallpaper is made in part from leather waste.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
MAR REID

SAMOK Norwich Nov q, by Rev. N Nikolenko, John Samo- kar of Fishers Island. N. Y. and Miss Anna Urban of No. 142 Yantic street DUBEAU-PARENT- willimantic, Nov. p, 1915, by Rev. C. J. Lemieux. Conrad Dubeau and Miss Esther Parent.
 MORRISETrE-LOGA Williman- tic, Nov. 22, 1915. by Rev. Timothy F. Ramon. Theodore V. Morrisette and Miss Loretta Logan. DUBUC-GRIMES-In Dayville, Nov g, 1915, by Rev. Ignatius Kost, Hen ry Dubuc of Danielson and Miss Agnes Grimes of Pomfret. COFFEY-DRAKE-I Jewett City, Nov. 22, 1915. by Rev. J. J. McCabe, James A. Coffey of Plainfield and Miss Lucina M. Drake of Jewett City.
 PERRY-MACKEY- New London, Nov. 20, 1915, by Rev. Joseph F. Brown, Clayton E. Perry and Miss Agnes May Mackey, both of New London.
 GRAVES-BINNS-In Willimantic, Nov 22, by Rev. W. S. Beard, Granville C. | Graves of Providence and Miss Der
 tha M. Binns of Norwich. MARSAN-LUCIER- Baltic, Nov. 22 1915, by Rev. J. V. E. Belanger, sam uel Marsan of Taftville and Mis- Blanche Lucier of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
METHoDIsTs ARE LARGEST
 PROTESTANT BODY
Now Numbers 4,o33, ,123-Net Increase
 in Year Was 164.ooo.

The membership of the Methodist church, the great northern body of that name, now numbers 4,033, 123, making it the largest single Protestant body in the world. This, according to the Methodist Year Book, issued Mon- day. The net increase in membership last year was 164, ,000
 According to the report Methodism is losing slowly in New England, but is about holding it's own in the New York district. It is growing most rap idly in Philadelphia, Chicago, Omaha and Minneapolis.
 Three hundred and thirteen thou sand eight hundred Sunday school children were added last year, the largest increase in Methodist history. There are now 4,497, ,000 Sunday school children, many more than of any other religious body. There are 30,000 Meth odist ministers.
 The quadrennial conference will meet next May in Saratoga; a burning question to be decided is the appoint ment of a racial bishop. It is prophe- sled that a plan will be adopted to gather all white Methodists in north and south in oSse great group and all negroes in another. Methodist prop erty in America is worth $327, ,341 900; 1;
 annual expenses are $40,O00,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23

PERRY-In New London. Nov. 21. 1915, Joseph Perry. aged 13 years. TEFFT-In New London, Nov. 20, 1915, Walter..C Tent. aged 2s years. HULLIVAN-In New London. Nov. 20 1915, Charles M, son of Charles T and Nellie Hullivan.
 HAMMEL-In New London, Nov. 21 1915, Arthur B., son of MT. and Mrs William E. Hammel. aged months M'wHIRR-In Boston, Mass, Nov. 22 1915 Mary, widow of Robert Mo Whirr. of Norwich Interment at Yantic cemetery Wednes- day. Nov 24. on arrival of 12.16 train KINNEY-In Norwich, Nov. g, 1915 Orissa A.. widow of Mason Kinney, aged S9 years
 late home, No. Il Mckinley avenue KIndls NgshySoaaii omit Siow flowers. -'' ' 'A CoNKLIN-In GIoversville, N. r., Nov 19, James Conklin. formerly of Nor Funeral from the parlors of Under taker M. Hourigan Tuesday at 2.S0 R. Parker, widow of Frederick F. Parker. aged 80 years.
 FTRsEsl FrGav ssFyiSes from at o'clock. Friends are invited to at New London papers please copy. GREENE-In this city. Nov. 22. Row land Greene
 HCARTHY-In Versailles, Nov. 20 1915. Mary Mccarthy, widow of Jere: miah Mccarthy. aged s1 years and Funeral from the undertaking parlors of George Grant Tuesday, Nov. 23, al 7.15. Services in St. Joseph's church Ocoum. at s. Burial in Baltic. Please omit flowers. Willimantic papers please copy. EMERSON-In New Haven, Ct, Nov 20. 1915, Phoebe Jane Emerson. be- loved cousin of Mrs. Isaac $. Jones in the 73d year of her age. Funeral services will be held at Ham burg cemetery, Hamburg, Conn.,, or Tuesday afternoon. Nov. g. at 3.3t o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
MESSAGES REACH RIALTo.
Postcards, Letters and Gifts For Mrs Fannie Robinson Sibley to Mark Tenth Anniversary of Wedding.

Letters received in Norwich Monday from Mrs. Fannie Robinson Sibley, for over thirty years assistant librarian at the Otis library, expressed lively appreciation of the remembrances of Eastern Connecticut friends, sent her in the form of postcards, letters and gifts, in recognition of the tenth an- niversary of her marriage.
 Through an error, the exact date, Oct. 2sthe, was overlooked, and the date noted was later one, Nove- were none the less appreciated. Es- pecially did Mrs. Sibley value greet ings from Faith Trumbull chapt1~, D. A. R., in which she was for years an active worker, and in which she still retains membership, in spite of fre- quent invitations to join California chapters.
 The anniversary post cerd shower project inspired many friends in and about Norwich to send messages oi friendship and cordial good willto Mrs Sibley, so many in fact that the post man at Rialto declared, on the morn ing of November 18th, that she was
 getting more than her share. Mir Sibley, also, appreciated the numerous kindly greetings.
 Mrs. Sibley writes entertainingly oi the wonders and pleasures of her Cal ifornia home; of the flowers and the frnits-on one trip they saw acres oi cherries, splendid black -hearts-of the delights of the county fair at River side, etc. Especially does she dwell on the happiness it has given her tc l receive occasional calls from Norwich tourists, the latch string being always out for friends from her old home | town.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
APPOINTED MEDICAL EXAMINER
Dr. C. C. Gderseeve Chosen by Coroner Brown to Succeed the Late Dr. Rush w. Kinnbal-New Appointee Has Been Successful Practicing Physician Here Since May 12

May, 1912, coming here from Wood : stock at that time. Since locating here he has built up a large practice ana has been regarded as one of the lead- ing physicians of the city.
 He is a native. of Northport, N ' :. but at an early age New York cifN became his home and he was educated in the public schools there and in the University of the City of New 1ork. He graduated from Yale Medical school. class of 1896, and after that from the Worcester City hospital. For fifteen years after that he was prac- ticing physician in East Woodstock, Woodstock and the surrounding towns, and during this time was prominent in Windham county medical circles; For 14 years he was physician ana surgeon for the Day KimbaH hospital in Putnam.
 While located at Woodstock, he was president of the Windham County Medical association for some time, and becauses of his skill was called in consultation with medical men Tn Southbridge, Worcester and other places. besides having retained patients in Webster Worcester and Boston.
 At present Dr. Gildersleeve is a member of the Norwich Medical asso- citation, the county and the state mod ical associations, of the Masonic. Odd Fellows, United Workmen and Moose fraternities and also of the Norwich Board of Trade and of the Arcanun club. Dr. Gildersleeve is serving his third year on the board of visitine surgeons, of the BackuS hospital. He attends the Central Baptist church.
 He still retains his affiliation witf the Worcester City Alumni association and the Yale Medical School Alumn association.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
MOTION LIST OF
 COMMON PLEAS COURT
Judge Waller Presided Nat Session ir
 New London.

Judge c. B. Waller presided at a motion list session of the common pleas court on Monday afternoon at New London at which many of the matters on the list were continued.
 Two weeks were given for an answer in the case of J. F. Mon aher Vs. Jchn J. Donohue and wife.
 Judgment by default was given in the case of Charles Slosberg vs. John Manwaring, Jr.
 The judge took the papers after hearing the arguments on a motion to restore to the docket the case of Ed mund P. Douglass vs. Reuben B. Brown.
 Three weeks were given for an an- swer in increase of John ManwarGng, Jr., vs. Frederick E. Tracy.
 The case of c. Henry Schwaner vs. F. s. Chester and others was assign ed for next Saturday in New London. Cases were assigned as follows for trial in this city: Nov. 27-George A. Sydleman vs. Daniel F. Sullivan, John B. Gladue vs. George Thompson, ct al Nov. 29-Bertha Rawlinson vs. Har- ry Lester Lathrop.
 Dec. 4-Mike Galuger vs. Charles Cohen.
 The case of c. Henry Schwaner vs. i E. s. Chester, ct al., is to be heard in New London Friday morning. The case is to recover payment of a note.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
WARNS AGAINST CHURCH
 BECOMING CLUBHOUSE
Bishop Brewster Says This Is the
 Ultra. a.Modern Trend.

Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Con- necticHt, sounded a note of warning against the trend of ultra modern
 church methods which threaten to make the church merely clubhouse ! rather than a place for earnest spir- itual work and thought, which Is its real mission, in an address at the lay ing of the cornerstone Of the new Christ church parish house at West Haven Sunday afternoon. Not only the church itself. he said, but church parish houses also, are often abused in this way by using them as mere amusement places. with the real and
 earnest side of church life subor- dinated or entirely obscured.
 A parish house is a great aid to a church, said Bishop Brewster, if used properly. He thought it only right, however, in speaking upon an occa- sion of this character, to point out some of the ways in which it might be abused and urging that Christ church guard against them. He named several of the activities which have come to be popular in modern church
 life, such as suppe.s, amateur theat- Ericals, dances and amusements of this
 character. saving that they were all very proper in their own way and might, with propriety, come within the
 circle of things for which a. parish
 house might properly be used, but very
 emphatica1ly wrong if allowed to ob-
 scure the. more important work of
 the church.
 The pantry, in particular, he thought, is coming to play too impor- tant a part in the work of some churches.
 He urged that the parish house be put to no use which would have the effect of undermining the spirit of earnestness which should be in all church activities. He congratulated the church and the rector, the Rev Gloyd Steele Kenyon, on having made
 a start on so splendid a structure.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-23
FOR ARM BROKEN
 AT NORWICH MILL
Made One of Three Compensation Agreements Filed by Commissioner.

Three new approved workmen's compensation agreements were filed on Monday at the office of the clerk of the superior court by Dr. James J. Donohue, compensation commissioner. They were the following:
 Shetucket Co, employer, and Paulina Kawa1awska of 34 White street, this city. employe, whose arm was broken between wrist and elbow on Oct 30, comp pensation s5 per week during in capacity from Nov. 10.
 .Tewett City Textile Novelty Co.,. enploye, and Floyd Ray of Jewett City. employe, who strained his side -on Oct. 19 in evading a drum of caus- tic The employe returned to work on Nov. l and full wages were paid by the employer during entire period of disability. The agreement was made after employers attention had been drawn to Sec. Il of the compensation act.
 William A. Slater Mills, Inc, of Jew cit City, employer, and Celia Cyr ot Jewett City, employe, wleo on Oct. : had middle finger on left hand bruised and skin knocked off, compensation s5 per week during incapacity from Nov. 2.