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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
RAIN AND SNOW HAMPERS
 WAR MOVEMENTS IN FRANCE
French Statement Claims They Have
 Maintained Positions.

Paris, March 1, via London, March 2, 1905 a. m--The following official com munication was issued by the French government tonight:
 Rain and snow storms have hind cred optrations at many points on the front. In Champagne we repulsed to the north of Mesnil, strong counter attacks and maintained all of our gains of yesterday, infiicting heavy losses on the enemy.
 'In the same region we have made fresh progress. Near Point-a-Mous son in the forest of Le Pretre, we car Tied blockhouse.
 At SulteZeren (Sulzern) northwest of Munster (Alsace) we repulsed an attack of considerable strength on Sunday night.
 Tn both affairs we captured prison CTS.
 '1n Mertmanns- -Weilokopf we have kept the ground gained by us in spite of German counter-attecks."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
BOSTON BREAD BAKERS
 USING CALCIUM SULPHATE.I
Health Inspector So Reports to Mayor
 CurIeY.

Boston, March 1.-Bakeries in this city and New York are making bread which contains calcium sulphate, oth- erwise known as plaster of paris or gypsum according to a report by In spector James O. Jordan of the board of health, made public by Mayor Cur ley tonight This is the mineral used in making plaster casts.
 The combipa ton of this mixture, even in small qualities with flour in bread making, unknown to the pur- chaser, may be ciassed as a swindle,'' y MT. Jordon declared.
 He said that the addition of gypsum and ammonium cloride made the Ioaves much larger and lighter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
MYSTERIOUS MURDER AND
 SUICIDE IN PHILADELPHIA
Brought to Light by Mysterious TeIe-
 phone Call from New York.

Philadelphia, March IA mysteri- ous telephone call from New York to- night inquiring whether there had been an accident at a prominent hotel here, brought to light an equally mys- terious murder and suicide in one of the rooms of the hotel. A couple who had registered as Charles c. St. Clair and wife, New York, were found dead in their apartments and when the man on the New York end was given a description of the dead woman, he eX- claimed that she was his wife, adding that he would come to Philadelphia immediately and hung up the receiver.
 The woman's body, with two bullet wounds, was found in the bathtub and that of her companion was on the floor of the sleeping apartment. In his hand he clutehed a, revolver with three empty sheels, indicating. the po- lice said. that he shot the woman and then ended his own life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
SENATE PASSED v
 BILLS UP TO MIDNIGHT.
Most of Them Were District of Co.,
 lumbia Relief Measures.

Washington, March 1.-The senate toiled on the calendar for two hours and a half and. at midnight had pass ed 77 bills, the majority of them being private relief measures or of purely local interest
 Consideration of the Indian appro- priatiOn was then resumed under an agreement that no other business should come before the senate and that a recess should be taken at 1.30 a. m. until II o'clock tomorrow.
 Among the bills passed was a meas ure extending the thanks of congress to Colonel Goethals and other officers of the army and navy who have parti- cipated in the construction of the Pan- anna canal. The senate amended the bill to provide for the advance of these officers one grade in rank.
 Another bill passed provides for the construction or purchase of six new revenue cutters.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Closing Day Of
 Congress Busy
ADMINISTRATION WORKERS ARE
 STRIVING FOR EXPEDITION.
HAVING NIGHT SESSIONS
Leaders of Both Houses Concentrate Efforts on Conference Reports of Unfinished Appropriation BiIs-Ap- proPriations Will Total a Billion Dol lars.

Washington, March Both houses Of congress worked until late tonight, administration leaders straining every resource to expedite legislation that must be enacted before adjournment Thursday noon.
 Rural credit legislation as an amend ment to the agricultural appropriation Dill held the house in session far into the night. The senate, after devoting a second day to appropriation tangIes in the $11,000,000 Indian supply bill, laid it aside this evening for an execu- tive session and to take up general calendar bills.
 Compromise on Naval Programme.
 \ compromise on the naval building programme was one of the important
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
TREMENDOUS COST
 OF MODERN WARFARE
Premier Asquith Says Itis Costing AL
 lies $7,5oo, 900 Daily.

London, March 1.-The tremendous cost of modern warfare which Premier Asquith estimated now at $7,500, ,000 daily to the allies, and likely to grow to S,500,000 or more daily by April, was the theme of that part of the premier's address in the house of com mons not dealing with the blockade. He gave these figures in asking for a supplementary vote of credit, making total of 362,000,000 pounds of sterl- ing (s1,S10, ,000) to prosecute the war to March 31, 1915, which the house unanimously granted.
 The entire struggle with Napoleon cost England only $1,831, ,000, GOO pounds and the South African war only 211,- 900 pounds. There were MT Asguith's figures.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
HOW GERMAN ARMIES
 ARE DISTRIBUTED.
zoeo,ooo Germans and Austrains iF
 East, 1,39o, 900 Germans in West.

Paris, March 1, 4:14 p. m.-'It Is untrue that the Germans have fewer men on the allies front noy than they had in January" says an official note which was issued today, dealing with the distribution of German forces on the French and Russian fronts.
 "Only one German army corps was taken from the allies front and this was replaced later by other forma- tions. It is true that Field Marchal Won Hindenburg's offensive was car ried out with strong endorsements, but these were made up ofsnew forma- tions and those taken from sections along the eastern front.
 The German army fought the bat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Granite Cutters
 Fight at Barre Vi.
TWO FACTIONS OF UNION
 FOUGHT FOR BALLOT BOX
STONES, BOTTLES USED
Police QueIIed Disturbance Four Thouand Refuse to Go to Work Pending Adjustment of Wage Scale Strike Vote Tomorrow.

Barre, Vt, March -Four thousand members of the granite cutters union refused to go to the quarries and shops today, pending the acceptance of a new wage and working agreement of fered by, the manufacturers. Two fac tions of the union fought in the streets for possession of the ballot box to be used in taking a vote on the question of accepting the new agreement. Stones and bottles were used as weapons and several of the partici- pants were cut and bruised. Police quelled the disturbance and the battle ended with the box in possession of officials of the union.
 Union leaders decided to defer the voting until Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
ARIZONA SOLoNS RESciND
 ANTI SMOKING RESOLUTION
Action Was Opposed by the Sole Worn
 an Member of the House.

Phoenix, Ariz., March 1-After going smokeless for most of the legislative session, the house of representatives of the Arizona legislature voted today to rescind the anti-smoke resolution, and the members will burn tobacco during the Il days remaining of the session. The action was taken over the protest and vote of Mrs. Rachel Berry, the sole woman member Of the house. The senate members have been smoking throughout the session with the approval of Senator Frances Munds, the only woman senator.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
THE PRICE OF BEER
 IN AUSTRIA RAISED.
Increase Received Everywhere With
 Protest-Scarcity of Food.

Venice, March l, via London, March 2.-Beginning today the price of beer throughout Austria was raised two heller (2-5 of one cent) per glass. The increase, it was reported here, was received everywhere with protest
 Advices received from the province of Trent are to the effect that there is much suffering there owing to a scarcity of food and that considera- ble sickness has resulted from the eat ing of war bread. It was added that the distress of the poor had been great 1y aggravated by the terrific snow storms in the provinces. The snow in many places is said to be seven feet deep.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

A Chiese boycott on all Japanese industries and business houses as a retaliation fo rthe demands made on China by Japan was started in San Francisco
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
ELECTIONS IN TEN
 CITIES IN MAINE
Seven Republican and Three Demo
 cratic Mayors Chosen.

Portland. Maine, March 1-Elec- tions in ten cities of the state today resulted in the choice of seven repub- Hcans and three democratic mayors In Auburn, where the progressives sought to retain the control they have held for three years. the republicans elected Henry R. Porter as mayor Other republican mayors elected are Charles M. Harrington at Rockland Martin F. Bartlett at WatervilIe. Ed gar M. Cherry at Eastport, Alexander c. Hagerthy at Ellsworth, James J. Featherson at Saco and Charles E, West at South Portland
 The democratic mayors elected are John A. Small at Bath, Judge Louis J. Brandt in Lewiston, Samuel E. Otis in Hallowell
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
To Organize National Banks.

Washington, March 1.-Nineteen ap- p1ications to organize national banks cording to an announcement today by the comptroller of the currency. The total number of national banks doing business Feb. 27 was 7,610, with au- thorized capital of $1.o76, ,434,175, and outstanding circulation amounting to S716S1SO6S
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
GERMAN AMBASSADOR
 NO ITO BE RECALLED.
Secretary Bryan Says Rumors About Count Won Bernstoff are Groundless.

Washington, March Recommending on a published report that Count Won Bernstoff, the German ambassa- dor, was to be recalled, and another newspaper statement purporting to quote Admiral Dewa of Japan as criticizing the American gov vernment for lack of courtesy during his visit here. Secretary Bryan today outhoriz- ed the following statement:
 'I greatly regret that the news papers should take liberties with per- sons representing foreign governments in this country.''
 MT. Bryan said that the state 6e- partment had also information con- corning the Bernstoff report. He add1 ed that he had been assured by tel egram from Admiral Dewa that the report concerning him was groundless part(-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Died on Eve of 1osth Birthday.

Bessemer, Ala, March 1.-Asa Good win. said to be the oldest man in Ala bama, died here yesterday on the eve of his 108th birthday, of pneumonia. Goodwin was born in Georgia in 1907. He has "A grandchildren, 227 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
 MT Goodwin formerly was noted wild turkey hunter and killed his last turkey when 1O1.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Copyrights of valuable law books, written by the testator, and a residu- ary legacy of $25,0O0 were bequeathed to Harvard Law school in the will of Professor John c. Gray, of the Law school
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
STRUGGLED CHINAMEN
 ARRESTED AT EMIGRATION.
Were Found in the Cellar of Chinese f Laundry.

Binghampton, March -Four China men were arrested by United States Marshal Foster Black today at noon for having been smuggled into the United Staates. They were found in the cellar of a Chinese laundry. They were attired in American apparel but could give no explanation of being in hiding or lack of certificates of resi- dence. The officials believe that they have unearthed an extensive snug oIiux plot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Wild Engine Kills Engineer.

Cedar Rapids Iowa, March liar ry Titzhal, engineer, was killed, and eight railroad employees injured, two seriously when Rock Island switch engine, in charge of Titzhal ran wild here today and crashed into the rear of the Chicago and Northwestern fast mail train. None of the passeng- CTS were injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
New Counterfeit s1o Note.

Washington, March 1.-Chief Flynn of the secret service has issued warning of the existence of a poor counterfeit of the new $10 national bank note on the Second National Bank of Boston. bearing the portrait of William Mckinley. It is a. photo graphic production, on which no at tempt has been made to color the seal or numbering
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Cotton Prices In Hamburg.

Washington, March 1.-Ambassador Gerard at Berlin notified the depart ment of commerce today that cotton prices at Hamburg on Feb. 23 were IT 1-S cents pound for good mid ding. The Bremen weekly average was IT Is cents a pound. The loss by ex- change now amounts to 15 per cent. of this price, the ambassador said
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
"F YOU WANT TO KILL A
 MAN PUT WHISKEY IN HIM."
Quotations From Decision of Missis-
 sippi Supreme Court Judge.

Jackson, Miss. March 1.-The Mis- sippi supreme court today upheld the May Mott-Lewis law prohibiting the keeping of intoXicants in social clubs In it's decision the court quoted the following:
 ''Whisl1ey is a. good thing in it's place. There is nothing like it for preserving a man when he is dead. If you want to keep a dead man put him in whiskey; if you want to kill a live man, put whiskey in him."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
ALLIES ARE F MILES UPTHEDARDANELLES
Fort Dardanus on the Asiatc Side Has Been Sienced
 ---Weather Retards Work of Allied Fleet
AGREEMENT TO GIVE RUSSIA FREE PASSAGE

Has Been Reached by Great Britain France and Russia Russians Preparing New Offensive Operations to Fol low Up Their Success in Checking German Advance in Northern Poland-On the Black Sea the Muscovites Have Occupied the Port of Khopa Considered of Great Military Importance-In France and Belgium Storms Have Hindered Operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
ROBBERS LOCK BANK
 OFFICIALS IN VAULT.
Get Away With About s1,5oo at Will
 iamsviIle, Mo.-Posse in Pursuit.

Williamsville, Mo, March 1-The president, the cashier and three di rectors, one of them a woman, of the Wiliamsville State Bank, were locked in the bank vault this afternoon by two masked robbers who escaped with about S1.500 .Bloodlnounds and a posse immediately started in pursuit of the robbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Girl Rescued by Firemen.

Nashua, N. H. March Fifty girls employed at the factory of the Granite Overall Company made their way down the fire escapes to safety upon the. breaking out today of fire that destroyed the plant a three story brick and wood building on Water street One girl was carried out un- conscious by firemen but later was re- vived. The loss is placed at s20.oo0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
American Military Attaehe Recalled.

Berlin,f March 1, via. London, TAO D. m.-Major George T. Langhorne, mill itary attache at the American embas- sy, has been recalled to Washington for duty with the general staff and was received by the emperor today at a farewell audience. Lieutenant Col onel Joseph E. Kuhn, one of the American army officers who have been observing at the German front, will act as military attache until the arrival of Major Langhornes successor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

tie of the Mazurian Lakes with rein forcements of six army corps. The total number of German corps on the eastern from is 30, to which should be added Austrian forces numbering P.
 "On the French front the Germans have 47 army corps. These figures have not varied since December"
 An army corps consists of 4G.O0o men the figures of the French govern ment indicate that there are 2,0S0,000 Germans and Austrians on the eastern front and 1,sS0,000 Germans on the western front.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Lieut.. Samuel Peacock of the coast guard cutter Miami sent in his resig- nation because he refuses to be vac cinated for smallpox
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Association to Rebuild Belgian Towns.

Berlin. March l, by Wireless to Say ville.-There has been formed in Brus- se,s, according to the Overseas News agency, a. new association called the Union Des Villes. the object of which is the rebuilding of Belgian towns. It is headed by prominent Belgians. The German governor general has prom ised the association full facilities for the carrying out of its work
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Circus pwarf Dead.

Warwick, R. T.. March 1.-Rueben Allen Steere, dwarf in circusses a quarter of century ago. died late last night in his 77th year. He had been a farmer since his retirement from his circuse career.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Steamship Drifting in Mid-oeean.

New York, March 1.-An unidenti- fled steamship was drifting last week with all propellor blades shorn off, near the middle of the Atlantic, ac- cording to the log of the American line steamer New York, which reached here today from Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
National Amphitheatre

Washington, March 1-Ground was broken in Arlington National Ceme- tery today for the National amphi- theatre recently authorized by con gross. Worth Babley Daniels son of the Secretary of the Navy, turned the first Spadeful
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Governor Walsh announced that one of the great sheds at the Common wealth Pier, Boston, would be open ed as shelter for the unemployed. The shed is lighted and heated and cots will be installed It is believed more than 300 men can be accommo- dated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
800 Miners Return to Work at Fair
 mont w. Va

Fairmont, W. va March 1.-Three hundred men returned to work at the mines of the Jamison Coal and Coke company in the Pennington district today. the TOO who remained on strike making no demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
The Bulletins Circulation Norwich Double That of Any Taper
CabIc aragraphs
Gutl .ez WiIIinq to SurrendeI

Gutl -ez WiIIihs 10 SurFendeF'
 Vera Cruz. March 1.-An afternoon paper published a report that Eulalio Gutierrez, former provisional presi- dert of the Mexican republic, has ex- pressed t oGeneral Pablo Gonzalez his willingness to surrended unconditional ly to General Carranza-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

A. F'rederickson during struggle at Cambridge, Mass, with Julian Lane, resulted fatally. Lane. who claims that the shot was fired in self defense, is under arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

German newspapers state that Pro- lessor Fredenthal of Berlin University discovered a means of converting
 straw into food
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Contributions amounting to $1,469 were received by the Americna Red Cross bringing the total to $464,327.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

A meeting of Harvard undergradu- ates will be held Thursday to debate the question of whether or not beer shall be served at class functions.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The old vine covered aresnal in Cen enue cutter service, died in the Herm itage Hotel, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

As a result of the midyear examina- tions, siXty-siX undergraduates of Princeton were dropped.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Seven miners accused of murdering a party of mine guards and a chauf- feur during the recent Colorado mine strike were acquitted at Pueblo, Col.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

General T. Coleman du Pont, pres ident of the Du Pont Powder Co.,, sold his entire holdings in that company to carn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
fape Largest Connecticut Proportion to the
Condensed TeIegrams

The hamlet of La Caille, near Aix- Ies-Bains, France, was buried by q snow avalanche.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The Holy Rollers of Jackson County Ill.,. inaugurated another crusade against sin at Grand Tower, H., and will kick the devil into the Mississip- pi River.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Out of 11,6o0 male high schoc teachers in Germany, 1000 are nov serving with the army.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

w. F. Delaney received word that he had been recommended at Wash ington for postmaster at New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Princeton students contribute S1,100 to the American Ambulanc Hospital in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

General AIeiandro Rodriguez, prominent figure in the last Cuban revolution against Spain, died at his home in Havana.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Rudolph Berger, one of the principal singers in German operas at the Man haitian Opera House, died in New York of illness contracted in the Austri- an army
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The Massachusetts house of repre- sentatives defeated a bill which would
 make New Years Day legal holiday in that state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

The old vinecovered arsenal in Cen tral Park, opposite East 64th street, is to be torn down. It was built in 1S50
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

Governor Alexander of Idaho, sign ed the prohibition bill. The bill makes the manufacture or sale of intoXicat- ing loquor in Idaho unlawful after January l. 1916
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-07-22
franklin NORMAL
CLOSED ON SATURDAY

Mr.. Coniff, State Institute Con-
ductor, and Chairman of the State
Teachers Examining Committee,
was visitor at the Normal Tues
day,
Mr.. Hensley, principal of the Den
ham Springs High School, was at
the normal this week representing
the Louisiana School Works.
Superintendent A. c. Lewis, OF
Taneipahoa Parish visited the nor
NAL last week
The Farmers Short Course in
Agriculture closed last week the aH
total enrolment reaching 10
Twelve speakers we're present; ahe
Nfjfteen subjects were discussed.
The Summer Normal Glee cur
will give a musical concert frlda!
night at the school auditorium.
The final examinations OF the nor
NAL will be held Thursday and Fri
day. Credits will be awarded an
school will close Saturday.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-07-22

years. The figures quoted above, OF
course, will not apply to ordinary mac
adam gravel or clay roads. but IN
all these cases the interest on the
bonds must be met. and there must
be expenditures to maintain them IN
condition. The poorer the drainage
and the less permanent the character
of the road foundation, the greater
must be the percentage that repair
costs will bear to the first cost. Sim
ilarly, the question OF whether the
actual surfacing is designed to with
stand the character OF traffic and
weather to which it is subjected also
has an important bearing on what II
will cost the county to keep the roao
in such shape that when the bonds are
paid the locality still will have a valu
able property to show as a result o
its borrowing and repayment.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-07-22
D0DDER IS SERIOUS MENACE
Weed Soon Kills Out Alfalfa II There
10 Much Present-Will Not Grow
on Cultivated Plants.

nodder is first introduced In SEED
such a. alfalfa. The seed Of dodder
terminates at the same time as the
alfalfa. 1t sends up It's stem. which
twines around the young alfalfa, ana
from that time on It is a parasite Nv
INK entirely on the alfalfa.
It soon kills out the alfalfa II there
ia much present. 1t spreads entirely
bv the seed. II dodder 10 general oil
over the field. the best thing to DO 10
to blow the field and plant to some cul'
tivated crop as corn for two or three
seasons, when it may again be seeded
to alfalfa. II the dodder occurs only
| in patches, the best thing do do is to
| NOV the patches before the dodder
forms seed. The crop should be lel'
on the field and burned as soon ~ II
becomes dry. II the growth is very
small, it may be necessary to scatter
some straw before burning. These
patches which are killed by burning
can be started again with alfalfa INT
same way as the original field.
In the control Of dodder the pes
thing to do is not to introduce 1t II
seeds which are planted on the larm
It will not grow on corn or any OF tn
common cultivated plants on the farm
-Department OF Agronomy. Okiano
ma A. and NJ. College, saltwater.