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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
IMPORTANCE OF UNITED
 STATES AS WORLD POWER
Emphasized by Former President Taft
 in Speech at Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 9.-Importance of the United States as a world power and the necessity for preparedness for de- fense were emphasized by William Howard Taft in an address today be- fore the Chicago Association of Com merce.
 We are no longer an isolated con- 1nental nation, but a worlds power" said MT. Taft We have interests in the Philippines. Hawaii, Alaska, Pana- ma, Cuba and Porto Rico, and must be prepared to protect these interests against every possible contingency.
 'The Monroe doctrine, which has stood for ninety years, is a movable policy. and may be enforced by this country just as far as it may be deemed wise. If the South American republics join with us in enforcing this doctrine, all the better
 While here. MT. Taft denied report that he was supporting Elihu Root for the republican nomination for presi- dent.
 T said that I believed MT. Root to be the best equipped man in the country for president said MT. Taft. T diG not mean to convey the inn pression that I was working for his nomination.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
BOSTON AND MONTREAL
 TRAIN WAS DERAILED
Locomotive Narrowly Escaped PIung
 ing Into Connecticut River.

Boston , Dec. 9.-Members of the Boston Terminal commission were among the passengers on the Mon treal express that narrowly escaped plunging down an embankment and into the Connecticut river near Wells, Vt, early today. The train left Bos- ton at S.30 o'clock last night and was due at Wells River at PIP a. m. The locomotive had just cleared the end of the bridge and was entering the yard at Wells River when it was derailed. The engine, one nf the heavy type used for mountain work, tipped over, stopping within d small margin of a drop of fifty feet into the river. Napo- leon Bedor, the driver, and Frank Kimball, the fireman, esaped by jumping. The passengers were shaken but no one wSa hurt.
 The cause of the derailment has not been determined. There is a possibility that defective switch may have thrown the locomotive from the track. The heavy engine broke away from the train and the breaking of the air pipe automatically brought the train to a sudden stop. The cars remained on the rails.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
sUFFRAGISTS MADE A
 ROUNDUP OF coNGRESSMEN
Urging Them to Support the Susan B.
 Anthony Amendment.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Woman suffra- gists made a roundup of congressman today and urged every member they could find to support to Susan B. An thony federal suffrage amendment.
 About fifty women. many of them suffrage leaders of national prominence and all wearing the purple, white and gold of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, in annual convention here, marched to the capitol in a body and breaking into groups. went through the house and senate office buildings
 Later they reported that in most cases their reception was cordial. al- though some members were nOn-com- initial and others were openly antog- Onistic.
 Announcement was made at the busi- ness session of the Congressional Un- ion today that Senator Thomas, chair man of the senate suffrage committee had definitely promised the union a hearing before the committee Dec. Is. the day after the hearing to be given the National Woman Suffrage associa- tion.
 Miss Lucille Atcherson of Columbus. O., called at the White House today, just before President Wilson started for her home city. Afterwards she telegraphed to Columbus that she had made tentative arrangements for the president to receive a small suffrage delegation there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
WIRELESS MESSAGE
 FROM HENRY FORD.
Received in New York-Summary of
 Judge Lindsey's Speech.

New York, Dec. 9-A wireless mes- sage from the Steamer Oscas H. sign ed and prepared by Henry Ford, was received here today. The message gave a summary of a speech delivered on board last night by Judge Ben B. Lindsey, of Denver, in which he de- clared that the spirit of love would be more effective in international politics than military force.
 Judge Lindsey told of his experi- ence during 16 years on the bench, drawing the conclusion that criminals responded more quickly to trust to shackles and force. He argued against the preparedness policy" in part be- Ing his contention on the assertion that firearms are unknown in the re- form prison camps in Colorado except when they are needed to protect the convicts from persons living near the camps. He compared "militaristiC elements" with the third degree po- liceman'' and deprecated resort to force in eitSSAr case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10

speech HpGn in the ' reichstag G tag of r the e. impe- rial chancellor, Dr. Von Bethmann- Hollweg, reviewing the military, po- and his reply to a socialist interpel- lation, declining to initiate peace ne gotiations, were the features of the days news throughout Europe.
 Hopes for Peace Dashed.
 Following closely Premier Asquith's somewhat similar reply to a ques- tion in the house of commons by Philip Snowden, socialist, the chan cellor's speech has completely dash ed any hopes the peace advocates may have held of an early termination of the war. It caused no surprise, how ever. to the great bulk of the people here, who like the government be- entente allies and express the deter imitation to fight until victory is at tained.
 Bulears Are Pushing Allies.
 As far as the entente allied coun- tries are concerned, seemingly the only change desired is one which would in- sure a more vigorous prosecution of the war, but this. like peace, will have to await events, for the whole cam paign is entering a new phase. Hav- ing arrived tc0 late to prevent the in vasion of Serbia, the British and Fernch forces in the southeastern part of Serbia are now retiring before the onslaughts of the Bulga rians, who, supported by German artillery and in fantry, have been attacking both the British and the French and compelling them to give up advanced positions.
 According to reports from SaIoniki the retirement is being carried out in an orderly manner, but how far it is to continue is a matter of much speculation. Opinion is divided as to whether it would not be better to abandon the entire expedition 0r re- tain Saloniki as a base. The latter alternative would, it is believed fur ther endanger the relations of the entente allies with Greece, which even now are far from satisfactory and be an inducement to the central powers to follow the entente forces across the Greek frontier
 Operations in Mesopotamia.
 Besides the battles in the Balkans the British are watching with deep interest the operations in Mesopitamia, where a fight is now taking place for kut-el-Amara, and in Arabia the Turks in the latter region having commenced another advance on Alden. They made a similar attempt on Alden last July, but were driven back As Alden and it's vicinity, as we'll as the slore of the straits of Babel Mandeb, leading from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Alden, are well fortified, it is not believed an advance is seriously in tended here.
 GaIIipoli Affairs.
 There is also considerable activity on the Gallipoi peninsula, but there have not been any important changes in the situation of the troops This, likewise, applies to the western front, where the French are busy in an en- deavcr to recover a trench in the ,soI, ~ captured few days ago. Despite the bad weather the Italians claim some minor successes along the Isonzo front
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
ExportOf Dyes
 From Germany
MAY BE MADE NOW THAT CRAFT
 BRITAIN HAS RESENTED
FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS
State Department is Negotiating With Germany for Its Exportation-Based Upon Assurance of Great Britain.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Great Britain has announced her willingness to per init exportation from Germany of suf- ficient dyestuffs to supply the immedi- ate needs of American industries. Ne gotiations with Germany, based upon this assurance, it was learned tonight, have been begun formally by the state department with a view to persuading the imperial government to permit the exportation of dyestuffs without re- ceiVing concessions which it heretofore demanded of foodstuffs or cotton from the United States. Great Britain has consistently refused to allow Germany to import these commodities. Recently, however it assented to the shipment of tobacco from the United States through neutral ports. State department off, cials hope to effect an exchange of to- bacco for dyestuffs-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10

MT. Daniels said. could be laid in Au- gust or September of next year. The battleship California, now building at the New York navy yard, will be off the ways by that time.
 The Mare Island estimate included several hundred thousand dollars for enlarging stocks to take a 32,000 ton ship. Material for this work will be purchased immediately and contracts for the structural steel of both ships probably will be awarded tomorrow.
 In submitting its estimates the New York yard proposed to build either a turbine drive ship or one equipped with the combined steam and electrical ma chinery first authorized for a heavy warship when this system was decided upon for the California The Mare Isl- and yard estimated only on a turbine drive vessel.
 Secertary Daniels said a decision would be reached later as to whether the electric drive system would be in stalled on one or both of the new ships. Estimates for electric drive were lower than for those of the straight turbine drive.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
EXECUTIVES OF LABoR's
 NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL
Deny That German Money Was Used
 to Instigate Strikes.

New York, Dec. 9.-The executive committee of Labor's National Peace council. the organization accused by United States Attorney SnOwden Mar shall of having been financed by Ger man money to instigate strikes in mu- milton factories issued a statement to- day denouncing the charge as slander- ous and libelous. A resolution passed by the committee instructed former Congressman H. Robert Fowler, gen. eral counsel, to take all legal steps to defend the good name of the council and bring to justice those who have assailed its honor and good name"
 The resolution praises Henry Ford as the great American philanthropist, denounces any increase in the United States and declares that the council will continue its work in behalf of peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
NOTE OF SINKING OF
 ITALIAN LINER ANCONA
Based on Austro- Hungarian Admis- sion That the Ship Was Torepedoed

Washington, Dec. 9.-The note the United States has sent to Austria Hungary on the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona was based, it was learn ed tonight primarily on the virtual admission of the Austro- o-Hungarian admiralty in its official statement, that the ship was torpedoed before all the passengers had been removed to place of safety. It was stated also that the position of the United States as outlined in it's communica- tion asking reparation for American lives lost and assurances that such acts will not be repeated, is that no matter whether a merchantmen stops upon the firing of a warning shot by warship or after a pursuit all the passengers must be removed before the vessel is sunk.
 The text of the note was not made public tonight, as it had been indi- cated it would be Officials of the state department refused to discuss the communication in any way de- clin1ng even to admit that it had been sent. It was said that the failure to give out the note for publication was due to the fact that the state de- partment had not been advised of it's arrival at Vienna.
 Baron Erich Zweidenek, Charge of the Austro-Hungarian embassy, call ed upon Counsellor Polk of the state department late today remaining with him for nearly an hour. At the con- clusion of the conference neither MT PIX nor the Charge would reveal the details of their discussion.
 information concerning the princi- pal factor considered in the framins or the American note was obtained after it had been said at the state de- partment that no reply to the list o1 inquiries recently submitted to the Vienna foreign office through Ambas- sador Penf1eld had been received.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
PARIS OPERA REoPENED
 FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT.
A Brilliant Audience Witnessed the
 Initial Performance.

Paris, Dec. g, 9.25 D. m.-The Paris opera was reopened this afternoon with a matinee for the benefit of the Belgian Red Cross, a brilliant audience wit messing the initial performance. Will liam Graves Sharp, the American am- bassador. Mrs. Sharpe and Miss Sharpe were present. It had been intended to produce the seventeenth century spec tacle "Mademoiselle de Nantes" but the production was not quite ready and it was replaced by old scenic French dances.
 The public attaches considerable im- portance to this reopening of the opera, as it is taken to indicate a revival of Parisian social and artistic life.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10

Washington, Dec. g. Secretary Daniels announced today that con- tracts for the construction of battle ships Nos. 43 and A, authorized by the last congress, had been awarded to the New York and Mare Island navy yards, respectively.
 The bids were: New York, s7,ssO, ,29O 1; Mare Island, $7,413,156. The decision to build the ships in the government yards was reached at a conference be- tween President Wilson and Secretary Daniels in the latter's office
 Bids of Private Builders Too High.
 Bids of all private builders for these ships exceeded the limit of cost fixed by congress.
 The s@cretary announced that he would ask congress to authorize the equipment of the navy yard at Phila- delphia for battleship construction al cost of approximately S1,0O0,0 ir order to be better prepared for the in creased building programme contem' plated in the administration defense plans.
 Reels of battleships Nos. 43 and A
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
Movements off Steamships.

London. Dec. S.-Arrived: Steamer Pomeranian. Montreal.
 Bergen, Dec, 9.-Arrived: Steamer Bergensfjord, New York.
 Liverpool. Dec S.-Sailed: Steamer Philadelphia, New York
 Naples, Nov. 2S.-Arrived, steamer San Guglielmo, New York.
 Cadiz, Nov SO.-Sailed, steamer Montevideo. New York.
 New York, Dec 9.-Sailed, steamer Buenos Aires. Cadiz.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
COURSE IN MILITARY
 SCIENCE AT HARVARD
To Be Added to the Curriculum at
 the Next Semester.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 9.-Harvard university today officially enlisted in the movement for preparedness, when President Lowell announced that a course in military science would be added to the curriculum at the next semester. It is planned to have those undergraduates who join the course meet twice a week. The instruction will be in the hands of regular army officers, including Major General Leon ard Wood and Captain Halstead Dorey.
 All the members of the class will be required to enroll for the govern ment's correspondence course on mill itary tactics.
 The training in the science of mill itary affairs will be supplemented by military drill. Twelve hundred stu dents already have responded to a call for candidates for drill instruction, which was issued by a special com mittee of undergraduates, headed by Archie Roosevelt, son of the former president. The committee tonight an- nounced that the drill squads would be permanently organized at a mass meeting to be held December IT, when President Lowell would deliver an ad- dress.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
SUSPICIOUS HAPPENINGS
 ON AN AMERICAN SCHOONER
Captain Put Back to Port Because of Series of UnaceountabIe Mis- haps,

Philadelphia, Dec. 9.-The American schooner Henry w. Cramp, Captain Morris, Philadelphia for Rouen, with a cargo of 9,100 barrels of refined oil, for the French government, returned to Philadelphia tonight under condi- tions which according to shipping men have a suspicious appearance. The Cramp sailed from Philadelphia on November 30, passed out the Deleware Capes December 1 and proceeded on her voyage.
 On December 5th. when 500 miles east by north from Cape Henlopen, the schooner was discovered leaking badly and with seven feet of water in her hold. The vessel was stopped and pumping commenced. The next day Captain Morris discovered the pumps were disabled and the fore shroud rig ging had parted. As the weather had not been severe and there was no ap- parent reason why these mishaps should occur in good sailing weather, the captain grew suspicious and de- cided to return to Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
CHICAGO PACKERS BEGIN DIRECT
 NEGOTIATIONS IN LONDON
Over Confiseation of Their carqoes to
 European NeutraIs.

washington, Dec. 9.-Chicago pack CTS have begun direct negotiations in London with the British government over confiscation of their cargoes to European neutrals. The diplomatic correspondence between the state de- partment and the London foreign office will await the outcome. Cargoes worth more than $15,000,0 900 are involved in pending cases. and the packers allege that British influences make it impos- sible for them to get steamship com panies to accept shipments
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
BRIDGEPORT HYDRAULIC co.
 BUYS 70 ACRES OF LAND
At Cost of Several Hundred Thou
 sand Dollars.

Stratford. Conn, Dec. 9.-According to deeds filed today the Bridgeport Hydraulic company, of Bridgeport, has purchased 70 acres of land, in the Lordship district, with a frontage of over 5000 feet on Johnson's Creek. The price paid is said to have been several hundred thousand dollars. The property will be used for improvements for the company, part of the land to be sold to the Bridgeport Gas Light company for the same purpose.
 The land was bought from the es- tate of the late David F. Hollister title in the name of Mrs. Harriet H Read. It was originally owned by William Samuel Johnson, founder of Kings college, now Columbia univer- Sity.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
INTRUDER SLEEPING UNDER
 BED OF WEALTHY WIDOW
Had Been Seen to Enter House of Mrs. Kenneth S. WaIbank. Greenwich.

Greenwich. Conn, Dec. 9.-Thomas Kelly. also known as Thomas Hayes, was arrested early today while sleep ing peacefully under the bed of Mrs. Kenneth s. Walbank, a wealthy widow, at her residence here.
 Kelly, it is alleged, broke into the place some two hours before he was arrested. He was seen by a maid, who called the police. Search failed to dis close his whereabouts and it was not until two hours later that Mrs. Wal bank, happening to look under her bed, saw him asleep there. He is be- ing held for a hearing tomorrow and meantime further investigation is be- ing made by the police. When arrested Kelly at first gave his home as Bridge port, but later said he came from Troy, NY
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
PROPERTIES OF RUMELY co.
 SOLD FOR $2,5oo, 900
At Receivers SaIe-Was a $32, 2,ooo, 900
 Corporation.

Laporte. Ind, Dec. 9.-Properties of the NJ. Rumely company a $32,OO0, 900 corporation, were sold this afternoon for $2.5OO, 900 at a receivers sale, to the Advance Rumely company, composed of stockholders, noteholders and cred itors of the old company and capital ized at S26, 6,250. 900.
 The company manufactures thresh ing machinery and other farming ma chinery. The Rumely Products com pany, the sales end of the M. Rumely company, was also sold, being bought by the Advance Rumely Tnresher company for S1,5OO,000.
 Finley P Mount of Indianapolis, re- ceiver of the company, will be presi- dent of the Advance Rumely company, which will continue the operations and business.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
PRESSURE TOO GREAT
 FOR ALLIES IN SERBIA
Unable to Withstand Furious 0nsIaughts of the Bu-
 qarians in Southeastern Part of Serbia
RETREAT CARRIED ON IN AN ORDERLY MANNER

Opinion Divided Whether It Will be Better for Anglo French Abandon Their Serbian Expedition Retain Salonki as a Base-Speech of German Imperial Chan cellor Dr. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, Declining to hi tate Peace Negotiations Has Completely Darkened the Hopes of the Peace Advocates of Early Termination of the War-Turks Have Commenced Another Ad vance Aden-Considerable Activity is Reported on the GaIipoE Peninsua-Itaians Claim Minor Vic tories Along the lsonzo Front
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
CONTRACTS FOR TWO BATTLESHIPS
Awarded to the New York and Mare Island Navy
 Yards---To Cost About $7, ,5OO,OOO Each
BIDS OF PRIVATE BUILDERS EXCEEDED LIMIT

Decision to Build Ships in Government Yards Reached Conference Between President Wilson and Secretary Daniels-Daniels is to Ask Congress to Authorize Equipment of the Navy Yard Philadelphia for Battle ship Construction - Undecided Whether the Electric Drive Should be Installed in Place of the Straight Tur bine Drive, One Both of the New Ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
FooDSTUFFS SENT TO FEED
 THE REST OF THE WORLD
More Than Double the Quantity Ex-
 ported Year Ago.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The quantity of foodstuffs sent by the United States to feed the rest of the world during the ten months of this year was more than double that in the same period of 1914.
 Statistics of the department of com merce issued today show the value of foodstuffs exported during the ten months was almost S6T9, 100000, com pared with S31S,O0O, 600 last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
LARGEST LABOR ORGANIZATION
 IN HISTORY OF ENGLAND.
Formed to Safeguard Wages and Con-
 ditions of Work.

London, Dec. g. 1.54 p. m.-The larg- est labor organization in the history of England, representing about 2,000,- 900 men, was formed today for the purpose of offensive or defensive &C., tion in matters respecting wages and conditions of work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
Oscar straus Succeeds Mccall.

Albany, N. Y., Dec. 9.-Oscar s. Straus, New York. former United States ambassador to Turkey and pro- gressive candidate for governor in 1912, was named by Governor Whit man today as member and chairman of the public service commission, first district, to succeed Edward E. Mccall, who was removed from office on Mon day,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
BeIqians Detained at Ellis Island.

New York, Dec. 9.-At least 100 of the 200 Belgian refugees who arrived here yesterday on the steamship Nieuw Amsterdam on their way to join rela- tives in the west will be detained at Ellis Island for several days because of lack of funds or for further med ical observation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10

Five hundred cars of steel bilIets for shipment abroad, are held at the Garden sville. N. Y, yards of the New York Central by traffic congestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
AUTO DROPPED THROUGH
 BRIDGE AT BUZZARD'S BAY.
One Woman Drowned-Another Wo-
 man and Man Barely Escape

Sagamore, Mass, Dec. 9.-Miss Elm ma Pearson of Centerville was drown ed an dher sister, Mrs. Albert Starck also of that village and Philip Cooney a hotel proprietor of Sagamore, bare ly escaped a similar fate when an au- tomobile in which they were riding dropped through the bridge at Bug zards bay into the Cape Cod canal to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
Mexican Teachers Sail for Home.

New York, Dec. 9.-Mexican school teachers, numbering 81, women and men, sailed today for Vera Cruz, hay ing been here many weeks absorbing the school system of the United States The party is in charge of Eliseo Gar cia, chief of public instruction in Mex ico City.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
OBITUARY.
pr. Morgan Vance

Louisville, Dec. 9.-Dr. Morgan Vance, widely known in the field of orthopedic surgery, died at his home here today after an illness of several weeks. Dr. Vance at the time of his death was president of the Kentucky State Medical association and a fel- low of the American College of Sur geons. He was e4 YaaSs old
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10
condition of Judae WiIIianns FavorabIe

Derby, Conn, Dec. 9.-The condition
 of Judge William H. Williams of the
 superior court. who is suffering from apoplexy, continues to be favorable, it was announced by his physicians to- night Dean Blumer of the Yale Med l teal school was called into consultation during the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-10

urday, Dec. II, from to o'clock.
 Centerbrook.-Miss Lois Bushnell and Harrison Platt have received cer- tificates from the state board of ecdu- cation for perfect attendance at the Mott school for 1914.