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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
DU POINT EXPLOSION NOT
 RESULT OF OUTSIDE PLAN
Official Says Report Is Sensational
 and Utterly Groundiess."

Wilmington. Del, Dec. "A lengthy statement was issued by the Du Pont Powder company through Former Con- gressman Charles B. Landis. one of it's officials. denying that the explosion Tuesday was the result of outside planning or interference" The, state ment also says that no suspicious fire or explosion. has occurred in any ot the company's factories in any part of the. country since the European war began. The publication of what he termed sensational and utterly groundless reports was the reason as signed for the issuance of the state ment
 Regarding the recent disaster, after stating that its cause still is a mys- tery, Mir. Landis says:
 The Du Pont company desires it to be known that it believes the recent explosion to have been one of those unfortunate tragedies that could not have been foreseen or provided against, as have been others that have taken place ever since tn msnufactur of powder began and that no designing outsider had anything to do with it" The many ru1nors are taken up sep arately and denied.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
ROUND OF PLEASURE
 FOR JAPANESE FINANcIER
Baron Shibusawa Guest at Receptions
 Luneheons and Dinners.

New York, Dec. 2.-Since his ar- rival here Tuesday, Baron Shibusawa has been the guest at an almost con tinuous round of receptions, luncheons and dinners. The baron. was the guest of bankers at a luncheon this afternoon and tonight the Japan so- ciety gave a dinner for him at which Ambassador Chinda will be present.
 Some of the most distinguished men in the city paid a tribute to the Jap- anese fnancier last night at a dinner in his honor at the Lotos club. FL bert H. Gary. chairman of the United States Steel corporation, said that America desires the friendship of Jap an if for no other reason than it's pe- cuniary advantage.
 We have no finer people to do busi- ness with than the Japanese" said MT. Gary. "Every act of theirs has been honorable and high-minded so far as their deals with us are concerned. They are open and fair; there are no bad debts. We are glad to sell to them and buy from them."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
GREAT MILITARY SPECTACLE
 WITNESSED AT TOXIC
Emperor Yoshihito Reviewed Fifty
 Thousand Troops.

Tokio. Dec. 2.-The great military spectacle of peace times in the history of Japan was witnessed in Tokio to- day. Fifty thousand soldiers-infantry, artillery and cavalry-selected from all parts of the empire. were reviewed by Emperor Yoshihito in celebration of his coronation. Ten aeroplanes and several dirigib1es represented the aerial branch of the service.
 Before the parade, the emperor rode through the ranks. He was accompa- nied by the military attaches of the various embassies, including Colonel James A. Irons, the American attache.
 The review of troops was witnessed by diplomatic corps, including the American ambassador, George w. Gu thrie, and all the members of his staff and their wives, and by Rear Admiral Albert G. Winterhalter, commander of the United States Asiatic fleet, and the officers of the cruiser Saratoga The entire foreign colony viewed the pa rade, as did several hundred thousand natives.
 Foreign military experts express the opinion that the review demonstrated the thoroughness of the Japanese mili- tary system.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
THREE sMoTHERED IN
 MUD UNDER AUTOMOBILE
Gary, Ind, Fire Department Called
 Out to Extricate the Bodies.

Gary. Ind. Dec. 2.-Two men and a woman were smothered to death in the mud under their automobile, which overturned and ground its occupants into the muck of the West Gary marsh last night. Gary police are searching in the vicinity of the accident, believ- ing that another man may have met death in the mishap.
 The fire department was called to extricate the bodies of the three vic tims, which have been identified as those of Mrs Anna Adkins. 25, of Hammond; N. H. Goodrode. 3S, of Chi cago, and Jack Thompson, 45. of Nee dles, Calif.
 Goodrode and Mrs. Adkins were em- ployes of s. A. Davis of Chicago Mrs. Adkins brother-in-law- Another man seen in the automobile has not been heard from.
 The wrecked automobile was dis covered by a pedestrian who noticed the tail light of the car gleaming al the side of the road. He investigated and saw one of the women's feet stick ing out of the mud.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
 MARKETING AND FARM CREDIT. Resolution for Central Body of Co.,
 operative Farmers Societies.

Chicago. Dec. "A resolution pro- Vlding for central body for the pur- pose of organizing cooperative farm CTS societies throughout the United states, covering every phase of agri- culture, was adopted unanimously at the closing session today of the na- tlonai conference on marketing and farm credit. The plan as outlined is for local organizations to be governed by national federation which would send experts through the country to educate the members of the smaller bodies in better methods of growing, | harvesting and marketing hte crops.
 The action was in line with the sug- gestions made yesterday by pr Charles Mccarthy of Wisconsin. who described what he said was the great danger of the formation of a food trust which would be inimicable to the in- terests of obth the producer and the consumer
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
Failed to Agree
 On CIoture Rule
DEMOCRATS OF SENATE WILL
 RESUME DISCUSSION TODAY
LEADERS CONFIDENT
Some Agreement Will be Worked Out Before Monday-contast for Presi- dent Pro Tempore is Expected to be Close.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Democrats of the senate failed in conference today to reach an agreement on a proposal to limit debate. They will resume dis cussion of the issue tomorrow, but several senators intimated tonight that no cloture agreement could be reached in conference and that a rules fight would develop on the. floor of the senate when congress opens next Mon- day.
 Might Delay Organization.
 Such contingency, it was admit ted, might delay organization of the senate and prevent the holding of a joint session of house and senate Tues- day to hear the presidents message Administration leaders, however, ex- pressed confidence that some agree ment on rules would be worked out by Monday.
 Provisions of New Rule.
 The conference today had before i; proposed amendment to the rules submitted by Senator Owens special committee. As agreed upon by the committee yesterday, the new rule would have made it possible for the majority to insist upon a vote on a bill within two days Before it was presented to conference today it was revised to provide that no senator should speak more than one hour on d hiCdSuTS dIIST the senate naQ decided that flibustering tactics were being employed. Senators Owens, Williams and Walsh spoke at length in support of the rule. They maintained that the senate was not a continuing body and that it would be necessary tc adopt new rules next Monday. If the majority fails to agree upon what these rules should be and the chaiI holds that the senate is not a contin- uing body, there may be serious diffi- cmulty in organiing the senate on tht opening day.
 Contest for President Pro Tempore.
 Besides the cloture fight the con- Terence tomorrow will decide on z candidate for president pro tempore Senator Pomerene is candidate against Senator James F. Clarke O. Arkansas, who seeks reelection Tn, alignment tonight was said to be clos, and champions of each side were ap. pealing to four absentees to hastel to Washington. The absent senator are Lewis, of Illinois, Maritime of Nev Jersey, Lea of Tennessee and Culber son of Texas.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
BUSINESS MEN WANT NOM
 PARTISAN TARIFF COMMISSION
President of Chamber of commeree of
 U. S. Tells President Wilson.

Washington, Dec. 2.-John H. Fahey. president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. told President Wilson today that business men want congress to establish a non-partisan tariff commission and provide means to strengthen the merchant marine.
 MT. Fahey declared there was great need for more ships to carry the ex- ports of the United States and that the advocates of different ways of secI1rir,e the ships should effect a ocmpromise in order shat legislation might be pass ed during the coming session of con eress- The president told Mir Fancy he was studying both questions very carefully
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
FEDERAL DETECTIVES ARE
 WORKING AS COAL TRIMMERs
To Discover Whether Chemicals Are Mixed With Coal to Cause Fires.

New York, Dec. 2.-Acting upon sus- picion that the fires which have start ed in coal bunkers of several steam ships, leaving here with munitions of war for the entente allies were caused by chemicals mixed with the coal, Fed eral and city detectives are working as coal trimmers in the bunkers of some of the steamships now loading here.
 The investigators are said to have received information from an undis- closed source that a new chemical compound is being tested by persons seeking to prevent the movement of war munitions and that coal impreg- mated with this compound will take fire spontaneously.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
ARMED BANDITS DEFIEp
 A SQUAD OF MILITIA
In an Abandoned Logging Shack in a Swamp Near Gagen, Wis.

Rhinelander, Wis, Dec 2.-Barri- eaded in an abandoned logging shack in swamp near Gagen, three armed bandits today defied the efforts of a squad or militia and all available coun- ty officers to arrest them. In f1rht with the bandits yesterday, Under sheriff Rodd sustained a scalp wound and Deputy Anderson was shot through the shoulder. Officers said today two Of the besieged men appeared to be wounded.
 The bandits are accused of robbine a saloon at Starks. They have heen Identified as members of a colony To- cated short distance from Gagen.
 squad of local militiamen was de- tailed to the scene shortly after mid nlght, and every available officer in the county was summoned According to unveriied reports, posses from Gagen and starks have entered the marsh.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03

French and Belgian guns have been particularly active, as have been the airmen in Flanders and the German positions have been given rather se- were battering. Severe monitors took part in these operations, suggesting that this may be the point where the next offensive will be undertaken.
 Neutral Press Talks of Peace.
 There is still good deal of talk in the neutral press about peace, based on reports from Germany of the &C., tivity of the socialists and from Aus tria on dissatisfaction there with all legged German attempts to take con- trol of the internal administration as has been the case in military affairs.
 It is considered significant that all the new Austrian ministers are men with German leanings, which is thought to mean that the German par ty has been successful.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
DEFECTIVE BABY ALLOWED
 TO DIE WITHOUT OPERATION
Physician Asserted Operation Could
 Save Its Life and Mentality.

New York, Dec. 2.-Margaret Rob- erts, the deformed and paralyzed baby whose birth here caused a similar dis cussion as that over the defective baby allowed to die recently in Chicago, died today in the Babies hospital. No op- eration was performed. The infants lower limbs were paralyzed and its feet deformed, but it's mental condition was thought to be normal.
 Dr. Maurice Rosenberg, tho phyai- clan who attended Mrs. Roberts, as. serted after the child's birth that c simple operation could save its life and mentality, although 1t would he . lifelong cripple. He offered to perform the operation, but after considerable controversy 1t was decided to leave the cnild's fate to q board of physi- clans. This board decided against the operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR ON
 THRONE 67 YEARS
Anniversary Celebrated Throughout Dual Monarchy, Yesterday.

Berlin, Dec. ? CBy wireless to say- vile, N. Y.)-The 67th anniversary of the accession of Emperor Francis Joseph to the hrone was celebrated throughout the Austro- Hungary mon- archy today with solemn services in the churches and patriotic meetings for the benefit of relief funds.
 "All the newspapers without regard to their party affiliations" says the Overseas News Agency, publish ap- preciations of the 67 years rule of the nations revered monarch. They point out the solidarity of all the nationali- ties within the dual monarchy and ex- press the firm conviction that the great achievements of the nations ar- mics will result in the emperor sign ing a glorious peace
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
NEW ENGLAND SHARING
 IN INDUSTRIAL BOOM
Fact Reflected in October Earnings of
 the New Haven Road.

New York, Dec. 2-Earnings of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad for October indicate that New England is sharing to a large degree in the prevailing industrial boom. Op- erating revenue of $6,532, ,914 shows an increase of $SS4,000 over the core spending month of last year, while net corporate income of $715, 1884 is in- creased by $599,56
 All the separately operated com panies in which New Haven retains a dominant interest disclose appreciabIe gross and net gains. notably the Gen. traI New England railway, whose net Is increased to s5,445 to $1eS.955.
 Most of last years deficits in earn ings on trolley lines were substantially decreased, the Berkshire street rail- way. for example. reducing its deficit from $24, ,sS3 to $3.3S3. -
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03

investigate with the result that Mellen, Edson J. Chamberiin, president of the Grand Trunk, and Alfred W. Smithers, chairman, were indicted under the Sherman law. The indictment was dropped, but the charges contained therein form perhaps the most impor- tant of the allegations against the de- fendantssin this case. Shut Down of Providence Extension.
 What was the effect on the public of shutting down the Providence ex- tension?' Gueried R. L. Batts for the government.
 T told Chamberlin in the miidest manner possible" replied MT. Mellen. that 1t was going 10 raise hell-''
 "Weu, I will ask you to state whether any of that commodity was raisedz7
 The court declined to let the wit ness answer the question.
 He had been told by Chamberlin, he ! (continued on Page six)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
TRIAL OF ATTORNEY KING STARTS IN BRIDGEPORT TODAY Charged With Two Mortgage Forg-
 eries-ls Now in Jail.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 2.-Tbe civil case of the grievance committee of the Fairfield Couny Bar association against Clitus H. King, the alleged ab- scondtng Fairfield attorney-at-law. and state representative, which is to be prosecuted by States Attorney Homer $. Cummings, is set down on the short calendar of the Fairfield County court to be heard before Judge Case tomor- row morning. Attorney King, who is is charged with two mortgage forg- cries. He was a fugitive for three months and surrendered here some time ago..
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
MORE LABOR TROUBLE
 AT REMINGTON PLANTS
Labor Leaders to Try to Effect SettIe-
 ment Without a WaIkout.

Boston, Dec. 2-In response to a telegram announcing that $500 mem- bers of the International Association of Machinists employed at the plants e th9 Remington Arms company and the Union Metallic Cartridge company at Bridgeport, Conn, had voted to strike tomorrow, three officers of the grand Jorge of Machinists left here for Bridgeport tonight. The officers, Thomas J. Savage, John E. Anderson, and Robert Feechner, declined to say whether the grand lodge had sanction- ed the strike, but intimated that they would try to effect a settlement of the machinists' grievances without a walkout. The machinists, it is un- derstood, allege that foremen of the two companies have discriminated against officers e the union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
MINNEAPOLIS MAN CHARGED
 WITH MURDER OF WIFE
Her Body Was Found at the Foot of
 Cliff, Nov. 2s, 1914.

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. Erred county grand jury today, charged with frst degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Mary Price member of a we'll known Minnesota family. Mrs. Prices body was found at the foot of a clio near here, Nov, 2S, 1914. Price said his wife had fallen from the cliff while trying to rescue a pet dog.
 Charles D. Etchinson, who accom- panied Price on the night of rMs Prices death, also was indicted charged with first degree murder. He was arrested in Washington, D. c. last night and will be extradited to Minneapolis.
 Civil suits are pending against Price to force him to return $25, ,00( inherited through the death of his
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
sI2O. 900 TO BLOCK GRAND TRUNK
Meen Tells of Efforts to Prevent Extension of Grand
 Trunk System Into New England
WHY PALMER-PROWDENCE ROAD WAS GIVEN UP

Abandoned When the Two Roads Finally Reached Traffic Agreement in November, 1913-MeIen at That Time When Asked What Effect the Public the Shutting Down of the Extension Would Have, Answered That It Was Going to Raise HeIl"-MeIIen Was Opposed to J. F. Morgan About Acquisition of the New London Northern-Other Facts Brought Out at Trial of Form CT New Haven Directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. EIizabeth 2. Wade.

Norwalk, Conn.,. Dec. 2.-Mrs. Eliza. beth Flint Wade. well known as a magazine writer, died at her home hers during last night at an advanced age. She was connected editorially with Harper's magazine and with the Photo Era of Boston and also conducted a. She was president of the Writers club of Buffalo, N. Y-. from which city she came to Norwalk about a year ago Two sons and a daughter survive her. The funeral win be held Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
STATE sUPERINTENDENTs
 OF UNTVERsALIsT CHURCH.
Annual Meeting of National Council
 Opens in Washington.

Watertown, Dec. 2.-The annual meeting of the national council of state superintendeuts of the Universalist church Is in session here today. The council is in closed session discussing methods of increasing the efficiency of church work. The morning session was addressed by Dr. W. H. McGlaughlin of Chicago, general superintendent of the national body. Delegates are present from Iowa, Maine, Florida, Ohio, Minnesota, Massachusett, Con- necticut, Indiana and Missouri. 4 sec- retary and treasurer will be elected at
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
CHARGED WITH KEEPING
 SOLDIER CHAINED TO POST
Colonel Robert Hirst, Third Infantry,
 U. s. A., Courtmar+iaIed.

Watertown, N. Y, Dec. 2.-The courtmartial of Colonel Robert Hirst. Third infantry. U. s. A., is being held at Madison barracks today. Colonel Hirst is charged with keeping a SOL dier who struck him handcuffed for several days and also with Keeping the soldier chained to post.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
CHARGED WITH HOLDING UP FIFTEEN STAGE COACHES
Edward w.. Traitor on Trial in Fed
 eraI Court at Cheyenne, Wyo.

Cheyenne, Wyo, Dec. 2.-Edward W. Traitor, charged with holding up 15 stage coaches loaded with tourists and robbing them of money and valuables estimated to be worth about $5, 900 in Yellowstone National park, July 29, 1914, was placed on trial here in fed eral district court.
 Traitor, who claims to be a sufferer from chronic rheumatism, hobbled into court today. That the defense will claim that Traitor was physically un- able to perpetrate the holdup was the belief today. Two days after the rob- Dery Traitor was arrested at Griggs Idaho, where, according to United States Attorney Charles L. Rigdon, he displayed great deal more money than he was known to possess before the holdup
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
ITALY ADHERES Tc
 TREATY OF LONDON.
Baron Sonnino Announces That Offers of Separate
 Peace Would Not be Considered
DECLARES INTENTION OF SENDING AID TO SERBS

Serbians Still Hold Monast But Their Position is Almost Hopeless as the Bulgarians Have Cut Communication Between That City and the Greek Fronter-Rumor Says the Russians Have Crossed the Rumanian Border and Are Marching Through That Country to Bulgaria On the Italian French and Russian Fronts Artillery Bombardments Are the Order of the Day-Agreement Between Greece and Entente Allies Hangs Fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03

The national convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held at Savannah. Ga, July 31 to August 4, 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
EARL KITCHENER ATTENDS
 MEETING OF WAR COUNCIL. Doubtless Made a Report Of He Re. cent Trip to the Near East.

London, Dec. 2, 10 p. m-Eari Kitch. ener the British secretary of war, did not viait King George today, having met minister returning from Q trip yesterday,
 Eari Kitchener today attended a meeting 0 fthe war council and after wards was present at a cabinet meet ins, at which he doubtiesa made re- port m hia trip to the Near East and to Rome and Paris
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
STORAGE ROOM WANTED FOR
 1000 CARS OF COTTON
Exporters Negotiating with Seattle
 Port Commission.

Seattle. Washn., Dec. 2.-Exporfers began negotiations today with the Se- attle port commission for space in public warehouses in which to store 1000 cars of cotton en route here from the south for shipment to Vladivostok Because of the scarcity of ocean ton- mage it will be necessary to store the cotton here several weeks.
 The movement of cotton through this port to Russia, where it Is used for the manufacture of explosives, is said to be the largest on record.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
REQUISITES FOR PAROLES
 FROM STATE REFoRMAToRY.
Must Have Fundamental Knowledge of
 the English Language.

Cheshire, Conn, Dec. 2.-Inmates of tF1e state reformatory here will not be paroled unless they have a knowledge If the fundamentals of the English language. This action has been taken by the directors at the recommenda- ton of the superintendent. it was learned today. Many of the inmates are Of foreign birth and are unable to speak the English language
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
TOTAL OF BRITISH MILITARY
 AND NAVAL LOSSES TO NOV. g
Premier Asquith Tells House of Com
 mons They Were 5fO,23O.

London. Dec. ?, 11.49 a. m@The total of British military and naval losses from the beginning of the war to Nov. g was 510,230. This figure was given in a written reply by Premier Asquith to question addressed to the govern ment in the house of commons
 The losses were distributed as fol- lows:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
Meeting to Be Held Sunday.

of the local machinists' union late to- night said that meeting will be held next Sunday to determine whether or not machinists, blacksmiths, braziers and sheet metal workers employed at the Union Metallic Cartridge company here will go on a strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
WONG DUNG OF PUTNAM
 NOT IN COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.
He and Two Other chinamen Released
 After Hearing in Hartford.

Hart ford, Conn. Dec.-2 - After hearing arguments today United States Commissioner Richard F. Car roll discharged Wong Dung of Put nam and Chin Gim Tun of Torrington. Chinese, charged with being in this country illegally.
 Dung Kwong and G. Pow, arrest ed in Bridgeport Wednesday on the same charge were held under $1,500 bond each for appearance in Janu-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
Surrender of Monastir Rumored.

LSsdon, Dec. 3. 2.5o a. m.-An Ath- ems despatch to the Exchange Tele- graph company dated Thursday night says it is reported in Athens, but not yet officially confirmed, that Monastir surrendered Wednesday to a joint mis- sion of Germans, Austrians and Bull garians.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
Condensed Telegrams

More than one foot of snow fell al Watertown, N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-03
WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN
 NAVAL FORCES FROM HAITI No Marines Sail, But BattIeship Con- necticut Leaves for PhiladeIphja.

Washington. Dec. 2.-The battleship Connecticut left Port au Prince last night for Philadelphia, heading the withdrawal of American naval forces engaged in the pacification of Haiti Rear Admiral Caperton remains for the present with his flagship, the cruiser Washington, several gunboats and more than 1000 marines on duty ashore.
 Secretary Daniels said today that with restoration of order under the new government in Haiti, and the ratification of the treaty giving the United States supervisory powers over the island governments finances fo1 ten years. the naval forces would be withdrawn as rapidly as possible. Nc marines from the landing force have been withdrawn as yet. The Counecti- cut brings only her own crew.