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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
COLONEL {. M. HOUSE SPENT
DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Man Who Had Studied Peace Pros
poets in Europe.

Washington. Sept. 23-Colonel E. NJ.
House, personal friend and advisor Of
President Wilson, spent today at the
White House and was kept busy. con-
fcTring with friends among government
officials. 1t was the first time Colonel
House had been in Washington since
his return from Europe several months
ago. although in the meantime he has
met the president in New York and
reported on. the possibility of bringing
about peace in Europe. :
Colonel House talked today with
Secretaries Lane and McAdoo and Act
ing Seci Polk and Assistant Sec
retary Phillips OF the state depart
nIent. 1t was said at the White House
that he did not come to Washington
for any specific purpose other than to
see he president and other friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF
PRISON AT WETHERsFIELD.
More Room Needed-conditions Are
Becoming congested.

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 23.-Charles
P. Kellogg OF Waterbury, secretary of
the state board OF charities. and Miss
Anna c. Walter OF Middletown, also a
member of the board, made an official
visit of inspection to the state prison
al Wethersfield today as the guests of
Warden Garner. The Wethersfield
prison guards. according to Mr.. Kel-
logg. have been doing duty without
arms for some time. At present the
discipline at the prison is OF the best,
he said. But what we really need at
-Wethersfield," continued Secretary
Kellogg "is more room, particularly a
bigger yard and open air space for the
prisoners. Each year the number of
prisoners Is increasing. and this means
that conditions there are becoming
more congested.'
The land needed adjoias the prison
and is needed for an exercise court for
the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
NO PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST ARCHIBALD.
Officials Say There is No Statute Un-
der Which He Could Be Prosecuted.

Washington. Sept. 23.-Although de-
partment of justice officials have not
completed their examination OF the
papers in possession of the government
relating to the activities of James F. J..
Archibald. the American who acted as
messenged for DR.. Constantin T. Dunn
ba. the Austrian ambassador. it was
believed here tonight that no attempts
would be made to proceed against
Archibald. Some officials say there is
no statute under which prosecution
would lie. AS a consequence this
effairs, however. 1t is understood that
al. effort will be made at the coming
session Of congress to enact a law to
cover such cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
STABBED GIRL WHO
DECLINED TO MARRY HIM.
SteepIe of New Britain Fled
After the Deed.

New Britain. Conn. Sept. 23.-Be-
cause she had declined to marry him.
Joseph Steeple tonight stabbed Miss
Julia Ondrek, II years old, several
times. and then made his escape, ac-
cording to the police. Miss Ondrek
was taken to a hospital, where 1t is
said she will probably recover The
police say that he threatened to shoot
the girl last night, but she wrested the
revolver from him Tonight he hid
behind some bushes and when she
passed along the street. it is said, he
attacked her, stabbing her in the face
and in the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
OBITUARY.
peeius Rsebe.

Melrose. Mass. Sept 2s.-Decius
Beebe. a resident Of this city and a
prominent merchant and manufactur-
er Of Boston. died suddenly today,
aged IS years. For many years he
had been associated with two broth
ers in the leather business and. in ad-
ditson. operated tanneries and shoe
factories In various sections OF New
England
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
MAYOR CHARGED WITH BEING
"DRuNKARD AND TAX DoDeER"
James G. Gossom of Terre Haute
Says He Will Fight the Charges.

Terre Haute Ind. Sept 23.-Mayor
James G. Gossom declared today that
he would fight the charges which were
brought against him last night by the
city council which took the first steps
toward impeaching him. The mayor
is charged in a bill adopted at last
nights meeting with malfeasance and
misfeasance in ONCE, and is accused
Of being a 'drunkard and a tax dodg-
er" and with being immoral and cor
rupt.' The council named September
2S as the date for the mayor to ap-
pear for hearing of the charges.
Gossom took office when Dom NJ.
Roberts was sentenced to the Federal
penitentiary for election frauds.l He
was city controller under Roberts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
GREAT SUCCESS OF ISSUE OF
GERMANY's THIRD WAR LOAN
Estimated That Subscriptions to New
Loan Will Total 5000, 100000.

Berlin. via London, Sept %, 5.45 D.
m.-While details regarding the sub
scriptions to Germany's third war loan
are still incomplete. everything indi-
Gates the great success of the issue. A
number of cities which have reported
completed totals show considerably
larger figures n subscriptions than for
the March Iona, aud none of them a
decrease in amount. y,
Comparisons with the March loan
indicate that the larger subscriptions
of 100000 marks and upwards will
show total 80 per cent. above those
for the last loan.
Some optimistic estimates in banking
circles are that the subscriptions to
the new lean will total 12,000,000,o00
marks $4,000, 600. .OOOl
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
BlLGARS' ATTITUDE
REMAINS UNSOLVED
Entente Representatives Trying to Prevent Hostites
Between Rumania, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia
RUSSIANS ARE MORE THAN HOLDING THEIR OWN

Against the Germanc Allies in Galca and Volaynia-
Prevented Field Marshal Won Hindenburg From Reach
ing the Dvina River-The Central Powers Have Com
menced Their Attempt to Make Their Way Through
Serbia to the Aegean Sea-Air Fights Are Now an Hour
ly Experience On the Western Front Heavy Firing
Heard in the North Sea OFF the Coast of Friesland.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
Death Certificate Revealed Suicide

:, Glastonbury. Conn, Sept. 2S-The
fling of certificate by Medical Ex-
aminer H. 6. Richards today revealed
that Charles B. Paulman, 81 years
old, a factory hand, had committed
suicide last night The certificate
says cause of death: poison admins
etred by himself Other details are
unavailable
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
Held for Passing Counterfeit Money

Providence. r. l., Sept. 23.-Angelo
Femino and Pietro Lascuola, charged
with having in their possession and
passing counterfeit half dollars. were
held for the Federal grand jury in
81, 500 bail each following n hearing
before United States Commissioner
Matteson. today. The men were ar
rested in Pawtucket on July Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

New York. Sept z3.-TroubIesome
minor matters smoothed out before
Lord Reading. representing Great Bri-
tain and France. and J. p. Morgan
and his associates, representing the
hnanciers OF America. sign articles OF
agreement cCnsummating the long ne
gotiations looking TO the establishment
OF a big Angio-French credit loan here
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Governor Whitman officially opened
the Buffalo Industrial Exposition
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
Of $ in in
Condensed kilograms

Light frost visited parts of Ohio and
western Pennsyivania-
Governor Whitman oniciaIly opened
the Buffalo Industrial Exposition
a citizens military training camp
win b opened at Fort Bliss. Tex
Unfavorable weather conditions have
retarded the ripening OF corn In Iowa
John and James strinsham, Of
Brooklyn. twins. celebrated their s0th
birthday.
Nine. Dumba has been granted safe
conduct by the State Department. She
will sail on Sept rs.
The National Association of Post
masters opened their annual conven-
ton at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Carrying 277 passengers and a large
cargo. the White Star liner Baltic.
sailed from New York for Liverpool
The troopship Meteaama, which
sailed from Canada September IL, ar
rived In England with 1.7oo marines.
Rudolph Ellis, fnaneier and director
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. died at
Bryn Mawr. Pa He was rs years
President Wilson signed a procIa-
nation opening to homestead entry
more than 100000 acres IN North Da-
kota-
Or. v. X. Wellington Keo, china's
new envoy TO Mexico. arrived in New
York and was the guest Of Henry
Clews.
Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign
1 ISaCrafQrv shos Ns ~r~FIr -
lGnd's policy to maintain open door
In China.
The second annual convention of the
of America will be held in St. Louis
Oct. and s.
Or. James Douglas of New York, has
offered 100000 to McGill University
Of Montreal to build students homes
on the new campus.
Owing to the slide in the Panama
Canal the training ship Newport will
be detained two weeks before resum-
ing her passage home.
Fire destroyed the Union Warehouse
plant at Los Angeles. Cal. at a loss
Of S1,00O,0O0. Great stores of groceries
and provisions were lost.
Beginning Oct. I, the wages of the
employees of the Birdsboro Steel Foun-
dry Machine Co.. OF Reading. Pa,
VIII be advanced per cent
Dr.. vietoriano de Plaza. President OF
the Argentine Republic, ratified the
parcels post convention between the
United States and Argentine.
A. powerful o,y- aeetylene torch was
. used 10 rescue a man who had been
pinned beneath a steel girder in the
subway cave-in in New York
The Princess theatre at Montreal,
caught hre and was threatened with
; destruction. The theatre Is situated
on St Catherine street, in the heart
Of the uptown business section
A French aeroplane, supposed TO
, have been disabled near Metz, Ger
many. The two occupants fired the
machine and escaped into the woods
At a convention at Atlanta, more
than $50 members OF the Georgia
Farmers Union agreed to hold their
cotton for IL 1-2 or Is cents a pound.
: Wesleyan University began its ssth
) collegiate year yesterday with an en-
: rollment OF about 4T5 students. The
! entering class numbers approximately
! $50.
|
and so in England were ordered 10
: register at the consulates and hold
themselves in readiness to join the
colors.
l The report that Geraldine Farrar
2 was engaged to marry Lou-Tellegen
the popular matinee idol. was denied
by Mrs. Sidney Farrar. the primma
donna's mother.
|. Territory along the Dedeashatch
Railroad, ceded to Bulgaria by Turkey
will be officially occupied on Oct IL,
when the Bulgarian administration
will be installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
conoiIiators for Bridseport Strike.

refary Densmore Of the department OF
labor today appointed Cliston Reeves
OF Trenton, N. j.. and James A Smyth.
OF Renonay, Pa. as conciliators In the
strike at the plant OF the American
Graphophone company at Bridgeport.
Corn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

a citizens military training camp
win opened at Fort Bliss. Tex.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
CabIed Paragraphs
Slight earthquake Shock in Rome

Rome. Sept. %, via Paris. Sept. "a,
l2.15 a. ma slight earthquake shock
occurred here at 7.O5 o'clock this eve
ming Tho disturbance lasted a few
seconds. No damage was done. No
reports have been received from the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24
Large Entering clas. At Trinity.

Hartford Conn, Sept 2S.-TriiGty
college viii open for the year at 5
o'clock chapel exercises with the,
largest entering class IN recent years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Mime. punba has been granted safe
conduct by the State Department She
will sail on Sept rs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Wesleyan University began its ssth
collegiate year yesterday with an en-
rollment OF about 475 students. The
entering class numbers approximately
$50.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

The National Association Of Post
masters opened their annual conven-
don at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Agents of the Department Of Jus
tice in San Francisco were ordered TO
watch a German there, believed to be
insane who wrote Secretary Lansing a
threaening letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Eli {. Gregory, former head Of the
Central City Deposit Bank of Green
Vile, KY, was sentenced to not less
than nor more than 10 years in the
state penitentiary for forgery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Scientists estimate that there are
5000 species Of fish in thasworid-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Rudolph Ellis, fnaneier and director
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. died at
Bryn Mawr, Pa He was rs years
old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Consumptive prisoners 20 the num-
Der Of $500 will arrive at Geneva,
Switzerland. shortly from belligerent
countries, and will be cared for IN
Switzerland under an agreement
reached by the Swiss government and
belhEerents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Carrying ~ passengers and a large
cargo, the White Star liner Baltic,
sailed from New York for Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

At a convention at atlanta, more
than $50 members OF the Georgia
Farmers Union agreed to hold their
cotton for IL 1-2 or Is cents a pound
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

President Wilson signed a procla-
nation opening to homestead entry
more than 100000 acres IN North Da-
kota-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Territory along the Dedeashateh
Railroad, ceded to Bulgaria by Turkey.
will be officially occupied on Oct IL.
when the Bulgarian administration
will be installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Herbert S. Hoekin of Detroit, form
er secretary of the Iron Workers Tn
ion, convicted in the dynamite con-
spiracy at Indianapolis, asked for q
parole because Of poor health
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

The trooPship Metesama, which
sailed from Canada September IL. ar
rived in England with LOO marines
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Swiss territory between Couffenay and
Porrentry and dropped a bomb near
the Cras Dermont farm injurtng a
child, according to newspaper des-
patches from Berne.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Meyer S. May of Grand Rapids
Mich, was elected president of the
at the closing session of the conven-
ton of the organization at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

NJ. MiIIerand, the French Minister
of War, will introduce a bill on the
Chamber of Deputies to establish a
medal commemorating the war. to be
issued to men mustered out Of the
service for wounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

~. r. Johnson, farming expert OF the
Texas Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton at College Station was engaged
for three years by the Chinese Govern
ment TO aid in cotton production In
China
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Sitting as the Provisional Congress,
the Chinese Council OF State advised
President Yuan Shi-Kai TO call cit
liens convention to act on q new con-
stitution to decide whether China Is
to be q republic or a monarchy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

The report that Geraldine Farrar
was engaged to marry Lou-Tellegen.
the popular matinee idol. was denied
by Mrs. Sidney Farrar. the primma
donna's mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

The entire force of forty employees
at the Abbott Ball Company in Elm
wood. Conn, struck for shorter hours
and increased wages. The men de-
mand 81 1-2 hours pay for so hours
wrok.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Unfavorable weather conditions have
retarded the ripening OF corn In Iowa
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-24

Light frost visited parts of Ohio and
western Pennsylvania
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28

of EausCaCr'S. Perfect thirty-siXes'
will participate in wonderful pretty pic
lures at the many booths in the show in
garments for all occasions. Boudoir
gowns will be succeeded by jaunty morn
ing wear. the very latest in walking cos
tunes, and then the wonderful evening
gowns that will be so much In demand
this winter
Lingerie, footwear and hosiery will be
shown in wondrous array. There will be
perfume for the fair sex, and beauty,
too. will hold high court, for an expert
in cosmetics will be in attendance.
Embroideries and laces will be shown
side by side with displays of gowns,
Corsets, etc. There will be demonstra-
tions of the latest conceits in crochetins
by a master of the art.
Official and residential society will be
well represented at the fashion show
this afternoon and evening. Distinguished
chatelaines have marked it on their visit
ing lists. and if the telephone and other
inquiries that have reached the manage
ment are a criterion. the opening today
at Rauscher's will be a big success.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
POPE BENEDICT DOING
HIS BEST FOR PEACE
German Catholic Leader Says Holy
Father Expects Cooperation of
u. S. in His Untiring Efforts.

BY GUSTAV SCHEWEPPENDICK
Special Correspondent Of The Washington Herald
Berlin. Oct. E.-Herr Erzberger, par
liamentary leader Of the German Cath
olics, In an exclusive interview today
told me that he believed Pope Benedict
XIV was doing his best to bring about
peace. He said:
when I saw His Holiness last, he
was quite sapguine regarding the out
come Of his iabors to bring about
peace. know this from personal con-
versation with the Pope. I know. too,
that the Pope always expected and still
expects cordial cooperation by the
American people and the American gov
eminent when the practical opportune
moment arrives for the opening Of peace
negotiations.
His Holiness, who has always been
an enthusiastic advocate OF peace, Is un-
firing in his sincere and non-partisan
efforts to terminate the conflict from
which 80 many Of his flock are suffer-
Ing.
The American note, which IL about
to be delivered to England, will help
induce England to be more inclined to
entertain peace propositions, especially
II the note Is as strong as ! myself ex-
pect Il win be-tor there must be some
sentiment lsft IN England against tia
losing Of Americas friendship"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
MELLEN ENJOYS
AN EASY Session
Few Questions Put to Him
During Day at New
Haven Trial.
QUARRELING
Counsel for Taft and Others Want to
Move for Dismissal of Their
Clients.

New York. Oct. 27.-Rumors OF discoru
and friction among counsel for the
millionaire defendants in the New Haven
conspiracy trial were freely current to-
day. Several OF the lawyers, notably
Attorney Earle for Robert ". Taft. wanr
to move for dismiSsals as to their in
dividual clients. There have been several
stormy meetings OF counsel this wees
and today IL was stated that Taft and
several other defendants. whose names
have not been directly connected with
any evidence the government so far has
have been restrained from
moving for individual dismissal only
through Difference to William Rookie
Teller and his counsel. r. V. Lindabury.
Taft and several other defendants as
sert that the governments case so far
has not touched them
The morning session today was devoted
almost wholly to the reading of the New
Haven minute books for 1895. 1894 and
1896. covering the acquisition by the New
Haven of the Old Colony Railroad. the
Old Colony Steamboat Lane and tbs
Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Rail
way.
Charles S. Mellen. on the stand for
the sixth day, was asked only a few
questions.
Letters were read from Clark to ]. p
and William Rockefeller, de-
velopins that Morgan and Rockefeller
advanced funds 10 the New Haven for
the purchase of the Rhode Island ana
roads stock The New
Haven afterward repaid this money and
Morgan and Rockefeller were requested
to turn over to the New Haven the
stock held in their names
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
MORTALITY RATE LOWER
AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
But SO of 1.256 Patients Died Last
Year-Washington Diet Kitchen
Praised.

Admiral Willard Fl. Brownson, president
of the board OF directors of the Childrens'
Hospital OF the District. has submitted
a report TO the directors on the work
Of the institution during the last year.
The report declares 1.s56 patients were
treated at the hospital during the year.
OF these. - were under eighteen months
of age.
In the report of Miss Margaret Wood
worth. superintendent OF the hospital, it
is stated S0S4 children received the
benefits of the institution and that 9IS
visits were made by the hospitals
social expert. OF the l.2JS patients re-
ceived, but eighty-nine died, which in
dicates the mortality rate in the institu-
ton has been lowered.
The report commends the Washington
Diet Kitchen for the marvellous work"
done by q sub-station Il maintains in
connection with the hospital. DR.. Samuel
8. Adams, chairman of the medical stan.
saws:
THE station has done marvellous work
during the year. Here daily conferences
are held. accurate observations are
taken. milk is dispensed to infants and
instructions given to mothers under tho
supervision of a physician, assisted by
the nurse In charge of the station.
30 infants have received the benefit of
this philanthropy during the past year"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
EDUCATED" DRIVERS
NEEDED HERE NOW
Go. Go" Sign Is Big Puzzle to One
Man, Police Find-Pullman
Has HOPES.

Cant you see that sign?" shouted
the traffic policeman at Ninth and r
streets northwest yesterday when the
driver Of a wagon disobeyed the warning
Of the new revolving signal being tested
in this city. .
II see II, boss. but deed I don't know
what II says" the driver replied. draw
ing Up his horses. The policeman ex-
planned that on the red side was the
word stop" and on the green side 60. I"
Mai. Pullman. when asked II he thought
such occurrences would make the new
signal a failure, said:
The semaphone signal is only on trial
here. but II has been permanently adopt
ed by some large cities of the country.
do not think there are many persons
in this late day who have not learned
to read simple words. And even those
few can tell red from green"
The major pointed out that the sema-
phone signal is being used with eff
cheney in Fifth avenue, New York City.
where traffic is said to be heavier than
on any street In the world.
IF il is found efficient there, am sure
IL will be a success In Washington" he
said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
WOMAN PICKPOCKET
SOUGHT BY POLICE
John Fratantuons. of 402 First Street
Northwest, Says Thief
Got Sl70.

John Fratantuons, 40e First street
northwest was robbed of $40 early yes
terday while near Third and c streets
northwest. He furnished a description
of a woman as the pickpocket.
Robert johnson. 2H9 F street north
west, reported the F street house was
broken into yesterday and clothing valued
at s. was stolen.
Alice Lewis. 81 street northwest,
at $3.50.
Morris Greenbaum. 3107 NJ street north
west, was robbed of a pair of shoes,
valued at IS, which was stolen from his
buggy.
John ]. Bethel, 2130 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, told of the theft OF
a bicycle.
A bicycle was stolen from c. r.
Akeharft, 1862 Belmont street northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
Would Restrict Foreign Trade.

Injection OF an anti-dumping clause in
the tariff act by the next Congress and
the amending of the Sherman antitrust
law to permit of the establishing in for
eign countries Of cooperative agencies
for American exporters were urged by
Commerce Secretary Redfield and Chair
man Joseph Davies. Of the Federal Trade
Commission. at a conference with Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday. The anti-dump-
ing clause. which failed to meet the ap-
prevail OF the last Congress. would place
tain on all foreign goods shipped into
the American market Tor sale e 0 dGure
below the raarks< vs1
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-10-28
WISER 10 COMMAND HAWAII.
Succeeds Gen. Carter-Gen. Murray
at Frisco Relieved.

Brig. Gen. Joseph p. Wiser yester-
day was assigned TO the command of the
Department OF Hawaii. In succession TO
Mai. Gen. William II. Carter. who will
retire on account Of age on November 10.
Gen, Wiser. who Is at present COM
mander OF the First Brigade In Hawaii.
will be succeeded In that once by Brig.
Gen. Frederick s. Strong. now command
ing the South Atlantic Coast Artillery
division. with headquarters at Charleston.
s. g.
An order has been issued relisving Mai.
Gen. Arthur Murray as commander OF the
Western Department at San Francisco.
He will retire from the service on Deceua-
Der 8 on account OF age. Gen. Murray
will be succeeded at San Francisco BY
Mai. Gen. ]. Franklin Bell