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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
CALIFORNIA SUFFRAGETTES
 WELCOMED TO NEW YORK,
Are Carrying to Washington a Pe- |
 tition Signed by 5000 Women Voters.

New York. Nov. 26-George F. Me- Aneny, president of the. board of aI- dermen and acting mayor, welcomed to New York today the two California suffragettes who are carrying. to Washington a petition signed by 5OO,- 900 women voters asking for a woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution.
 The automobile in which Mrs. Sarah Bard Field made the trans-continental trip. was met at the edge of Manhat- tan by representatives of local suf- frage organizations in automobiles The procession tEen moved down Fifth avenue to a restaurant hall room where the formal greetings were made Miss Florence Joliffe, who began the trip with Mrs. Field and was forced to make part of the journey by rail on account of illness. was in the party which met Mrs. Field. Mrs O. H. P. Belmont presided at the welcoming meeting.
 After resting here for several days, Mrs Field and Miss Joliffe will go to Washington, where on December 6 they will present the petition to Pres ident Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
GERMAN WOMEN PATRIOTIC,
 BUT ARE TRULY FEMININE.
Dress Reformers Were Routed When
 Fashion Models Were Exhibited.

Berlin, Nov. 26-A well attended meeting called by women reformers of fashion was held Thursday evening under the patronage of the crown princess. The purpose of the meet ing was to appeal to the patriotic wo- men of Germany to cast off French and other foreign fashions and to wear hereafter only truly German style of dress which, it was stated should at the same time be beauti- full and dignified but free from frip peries. The speakers illustrated the proposed fashions and condemned high heeled shoes and pumps, gauzy stock ings, foreign fabrics and cosmetics Space had been reserved in the pro- gramme of the evening for an oppo' sition speaker who produced a number of the latest models of gowns which ran counter to most of the patriotic theories the reformers had expounded The dismayed reformers soon found that a majority of the audience had deserted them and were applauding enthusiastically each new gown and drowning out the disapproval of the little minority who favored the truly German modes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
TWO MORE MEN IN LOS
 ANGELES DYNAMITE PLOT
According to Testimony Given at Trial
 of Matthew A. Schmidt.

Los Angeles, Nov. 26.-Frank C.. Webb of New York and Michael J. Cunane of Philadelphia were involv- ed in the McNamara dynamite plot, according to testimony given today at the trial of Matthew A. Schmidt by George E. Davis, confessed participant in the McNamara dynamite outrages.
 Webb and Cunane are former memb- CTS of the executive board of the Inter- nation Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Woreks. Schmidt is charged with murder in connection with the dynamiting of the Los An geles Times building five years ago.
 Davis, who has never testified in any of the previous trials growing out of the dynamiting conspiracy for which the McNamara brothers now are serv- ing terms in San Quentin penitentiary was put on the stand by the prosecu- ton in their effcrt to connect Schmidt with the crime for which the McNa- mara brothers were sent to prison. The witness said Webb took him to Cunane, who procured the dynamite which Davis was to use.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

wife of a member of the British par lament, called at the White House with a personal appeal and word that they held definite information that the majority of the belligerent nations would not turn deaf ears to sugges- tions from a neutral gathering.
 Pleased With Reception.
 The visitors talked with the presi- dent longer than half an hour and went away much pleased over their reception, though the president had made no promises. About 400 peace advocates, fresh from a mass meeting held at a local theatre, accompanied the presidents callers to the White House, applauding them as they en- tered and left the executive offices. Believe Practical Results Would Follow 6 The president vas urged to initiate a peace conference, or at least to sig nifty that he would appoint a delegate from the United States if another neu- that women peace advocates who have visited every belligerent and neutral nation in Europe believe from talks with officials abroad that practical re- suits would follow. He was also in- formed that Henry Ford, the Detroit manufacturer, here to cooperate with the women, had in his possession statements, some of them signed by officials and some of the principals on both sides of the European conflict, to the general effect that they would interpose no objection to the calling of conference of neutrals to make peace proposals.
 President Deeply Impressed.
 Mime. Schwimmer, who saw the president several months ago on the same subject, and who was not opti- mistic then, said tonight she believed the president was deeply impressed by the information laid before him.
 'aThe president made no definite promise,' she added, but I think you will hear from the White House before very long,
 No Statement from White House.
 At the White House it was said there would be no statement regarding the call. Up to this time the position of the president has been that he has heard nothing from Europe which leads him to believe that the time is opportune for him to take any step.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

command at the time. col W. c. Brown of the Tenth cavalry was his senior, but, having arrived a short time before the lighting, Colonel Brown requested Colonel Sage to act, and he was on the line when an intoxicated Villa soldier, fighting with a woman. wrested his rifle from her and fired at a party of American soldiers on duty on the street that divided the Ameri- can and Mexican towns. This seemed to be a signal for snipers. Their bull lets began to fall thiclxly in the Amer jean town. The American officer promptly gave the order to fire, but instructed the infantTymen not to harm any Mexican not engaged in sniping.
 SniPers Were SiIenced.
 The snipers were si.enced after the firing had continued about ten min utes. There followed a period of quiet tasting an hour.
 Company L of he Twelfth infantry. stationed at Titcomb Hill. discovered what appeared to be Villa cavalrymen trying to gain position on a hill op- posite on the Mexican side.
 Firing promptly began and while machine guns were being sent to the aid of the American rif1emen a brisk fire was exchanged. Early in this en- gagement Littles fell mortally wound ed Later it became known that the Mexicans were Carranza cavalry under OOl- LdZdIo OdTuShdS. AOrnAiAs tHS do- vance guard of the advancing Carranza troops. General Obregon and the American officers later exchanged apologies and regrets.
 The Villa troops who participated in today's outbreak were ordered off an overloaded troop train which started southward early today. They returned to Nogales and continued the debanch which had started the night before
 Tonight Nogales. Ariz., is under martial law. with United States troops in complete control.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
PROPOSITION OF MILITARY
 TRAINING IN SCHOOLS
Discussed by Educators of Middle States and Maryland.

Philadelphia, Nov. 26.-Nearly all the speakers at the first session here today of the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools in the Mid dle States and Maryland criticised the proposition that military training be taught in the schools. Dr. Isaac Sharp less. president of Haverford college, praised the man or the youth who. 'if not too proud to fight, is too brave to fight" r
 Speakers said that drilling and mill itary training of students in public. schools and colleges would be illog- ical, unwarranted, impractical and harmful intrusion On a more exalted and more practical use and purpose.
 Those who addressed the meeting included Dr. John Finley, president of New York university; Edwin D. Sparks, president Pennsylvania State college and Vice Provost Penniman, University of Pennsylvania.
 Dr. Thomas Fell, president of St. Johns college, Annapolis was the only speaker to favor the military training plan
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
SEN. KERN ARRANGING FOR
 CONFERENCE OF DEMOCRAT
Probably Will Be Chosen as Majority
 Leader to Succeed Himself.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Senator Kern of Indiana, who probably will be chosen as majority leader to succeed himself, reached Washington today to arrange for the conference of demo- cratic senators here next Monday. The conference primarily will consider sen ate reorganization. the candidate for president pro tempore and committee assignments.
 There are six new democratic sen ators to be assigned to committees, Underwood, of Alabama Beckham, Kentucky; Broussard, Louisiana; Illus ting, Wisconsin,; Johnson, South Da- kota, and Phelanfi California. Senator Clarke of Arkansas is expected to be renamed as president pro tempore.
 Republican leaders say that no defi- mite time has been fixed for their con some time next week after the arrival of Senator Gallinger, the conference chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

London, Nov. 26. 1915 p. m. = The Serbian main army having been driv- en back to the borders of Albania and Montenegro, where they are being at tackled by the Austro Germans, and the Bulgarians with the assistance of General Won Callwitz's forces are now giving their attention to the Anglo Branch troops. Important military developments may therefore be looked for on the Varda river. The Bulga- rians appear to have abandoned tenn porarily their advance on MonaStir in order to attack the French positions on the Cerna, where fighting already has been reported. So far the French have held their positions, but des- patches from Saloniki hint that it may be necessary to withdraw from Krivo- lak to the southeast where the Brit Ish-French endorsements are being concentrated. While the results of these movements are being watched with some anxiety better news from the northern frontier of Bulgaria, where big Russian array is mass Ing.
 It is reported that General AIexei Kuropatkin is to command this Rus sian army of invasion, which will either be sent up the Danube or allow ed passage through Rumania to attack Varna from the land side. Other Rus- sian forces are being organized at Odessa and Sebastopel and will doubt less be sent either to the Bulgarian or the Turkish coast.
 It is reported from Switzerland that the Austro Germans, are sending re- Inducements into the Balkans to meet this new Russian offensive, but other sources state that these reinforce ments are enroute to the western front because of the fact that the Balkan campaign is having direct effect on all fronts.
 In Galicia the Austro Germans are attacking in the hope of compelling the Russians to divert a part of the Bessarabian army thence. While the Anstrians opposing the Italian offen- sive on the Isonzo are unable to get assistance, tl.ey are counter attacking with terrific fury and have thus far prevented the Italians from capturing Gorizia, which has been hard pressed for nearly week.
 Late reports from Mesopolamia show that the British hold the battlefield of Ctesiphon and that the Turks are re- tiring to Dialah within ten miles of Ragdad. Prisoners taken by the Brit lsh have been increased to 1900 while the British wounded alone number D. 800. Troops engaged in this region are undergoing hardships unknown in other campaigns, there being a short- age of both food and water.
 The Turks are showing more ae- tiyity in the Gallipo1i, where with new supplies of ammunition, they made an attack on the allies position with out, however, making any gains.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
QUESTIONS ESTIMATE PLACED
 ON GREAT BRITAIN'S WEALTH.
Overseas Agency Gays Figures Are
 Larger Than Given Before the War.

Berlin, Nov 26.-In commenting to- day on the recent estimate by Reg inald McKenna, British chancellor of the exrherquer, of Great Britain's capital wealth and income, the Over seas News Agency in a statement gtv- en out for transmission today declares that the figures If the British cabinet member were much larger than those given by eminent financial authorities before the war.
 However, the news agency adds, if calculations regarding the war pow CT of nations are to be based on rec ognizcd figures of national wealth, "it must be taken into consideration that GGImany, prevented by her enemies from buying much of anything abroad while Great Britain and France are suffering from: an increasing excess of imports. will be able to bear the burdens of war much longer than her enemies"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

bearing 1-2 per cent interest and secured by 100000 pounds sterling British government bonds had been arranged.
 The bonds are to be deposited in the Bank of England by the borrowers, who represent eight of London's most prominent institutions. The lenders are various banks and trust companies of this city and the interior and other home institutions will be given par ticipation.
 Half a year will be the. duration of this particular loan and no extension beyond that period is contemplated. It is understood that other loans of sim liar character will be undertaken by American bankers from time to time as the exigencies of the situation dic- tate.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

Nosales, Ar1z.. Nov. 26.-Carrying out threats that they would fight Americans before they left the border, Villa snipers posted in Nogales, So- nora, after Francisco Villa evacuated the town, opened ire today on soldiers of the Twelfth United States infantry, posted at the border. The Americans, who had endured taUnts of cowardice tor week, returned the fire. More than % Mexicans were killed The Americans had three wounded, one of whom. Stephen Litties, died, and an- other. Herbert Gates, was not expected to live. Arthur L. Saupe was shot in the foot.
 American Casualties.
 The American casualties were suf- tered in a brush with Carranza caval- ry, who were mistaken for Villa troops as they rushed over a hill to enter the town. In tke exchange of shots. that followed three CarTanZa soldiers were shot. One of them. Q courier sent to apprise Col. W. IT. Sage. the Ameri- can officer or the line, that the Car ranza forces had saptured the Mexican town just across the border, was slightly wounded.
 The firing across the border contin- ued iuternittentiy aetween II o'clock in the morning and l o'clock this af- ternoon.
 5000 Carranza Troops in NogaIes.
 Tonight NogaIss. Sonora. was held by 5000 Carranza troops under Gen. Alvarado Obregon, who was reported to have defeated the main body of troops with which Villa attempted to escape from Noga'es. at a point where Villa troop trains were stalled. some l2 miles south. Nothing has been heard of the fate If Villa or his men.
 Colonel Sage Gave Order to Fire.
 Colonel Sage. who gave the order to fire across the border, was not first in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
ANXIETY FOR MISSIONARIES
 AT BiTLIS, TURKEY
Miss GrisseI McLaren and Miss Myrtle
 O. Shane Reported Killed,

Boston, Nov. 26-Anxiety for inc sofety of Miss Grissel McLaren and Miss Myrtle o. Shane, missionaries at Bltl1s, Turkey, who have been reported Killed. was dismissed today when the American board of commissioners for Iorelgn missions learned through the that they were well. The two women were the only mission workers to re- main at Bitlis after the evacuation of the country in the vicinity of Van last June: Instead of seeking relief James L. Barton, secretary of tbe American board. said they had asked permission to remain at Bitlis through the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
APPEAL FOR HELP
 FOR STARVING STREAMS.
Has Been Received by the Rockefeller
 Foundation.

New York, Nov 26.-An appeal for ed today by the Rockefeller Founda- ton from Madame Grouitch wife of the Serbian secretary of foreign ar- fairs and head of the Serbian commits sion for relief.
 Me. Grouitch telegraphed from Saloniki thaat terrible distress pre- vails in all of Serbia, owing to lack of food and that starving fugitives throng the line of retreat of the. Ser bian army. She suggests appealing to the German and Bulgarian govern ments for consent to the distributio of relief within their lines similar to that given in Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
OBITUARY.
Harry A. Fisher.

Plainville, Conn, Nov. 26.-Harry A. Fisher, New York representative of the Trumbull Electric Manufacturing com pany, died suddenly while in the local office of the company this morning. He was speaking to one of the office employees when he fell to the floor and expired. Death was caused by apo plexy. He is survived by his wife and four children, one of whom, Harry, is sophomore at Harvard college MT. Fisher was 53 years of age and was prominent in local politics, being one of the leaders of the progressive party cause two years ago. He was at one time on the school board.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
Moxemsnts of Steamships.

Siasconsett, Mass, Nov. 26.-Steam- CT Oscar II. Copenhagen for New York. signalled 490 miles east of Ambrose channel lightship at noon. Dock 8.30 a. m. Sunday.
 New York, Nov. 25.-Arrived: Steam CT Vasilefs Constantinoe, Piraeus
 Bergen, Nov. 26.@Sailed: Steamer Kristianafjord, New York
 New York. Nov. 26.-Arrived: Steam CT Italn Almeria.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
.RUMANIAN PARLIAMENT TO
 OPEN WITH ROYAL MESSAGE
To ForestaIl Demonstration by Union
 Federation.

Zurich, Switzerland. via London, Nov. 26. 1920 p. m--Despatches from Bucharest, Rumania, to Budapest pa- pers state that the Rumania council of ministers has decided, since the unionist federation has threatened to make a demonstration and interrupt the speech from the throne, to open parliament simply with a royal mes sage which Premier Bratiano will read The message will declare, 1t is -said, that the foreign political situation makes it the duty of Rumania to main tain neutrality to such limits as the vital interests of the country will per- init,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTIM
 OF ANCoNA IS FOUND.
Consul General Locates Joseph Torisi in Hospital on African Coast.

Washington, Nov. 26. - Another American citizen who was on the tor, pedoed Italian liner Ancona has been se!lles. He is Joseph Torisi, and is said to be in a hospital on the North. African coast. Dispositions will be taken from him to add to the facts of ncials of the state department are gathering to determine the true status of the Ancona disaster as affects the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
ONE AMERICAN SOLDIER KILLED
Two Others Wounded, One Probably Fatally, In Bat
 tie With Villa Soldiers on Border at NogaIes
MORE THAN TWENTY MExICANs WERE KILLED

la Soldiers Carried Out Threat That They Would Fight American Soldiers Before They Left the Border-The American Casualties Were Sustained in Brush With Carranza Cavalry, Who Were Mistaken for Villa Troops-FIing Continued Intermittently From II a. m. Until P m.-Americans Had Been Haunted With Cowardce for Week-Sonora is Now Occupied by Caranza Troops, and It is Under Martial Law.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
300 5ELGIANs TO SAIL
 FOR NEW YORK
Mostly Women and Children Coming
 to Join Families.

Rotterdam, Nov. 26, via London, Nov. 27, 3:43 a. m.-Some three hun dred Belgians, mostly women and children, today boarded the liner Nieuw Amsterdam, about to sail for New York. They are bound for dis tricts in the United States where they will rejoin their families from whom they have been separated since the beginning of hostilities. Every faeil- ity was granted these people by the German authorities even in the fight ing zone, from which most of the re- fugeeS came.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
STEAMER BALTIC ARRIVES
 WITH s1o,ooo, ,ooo IN GOLD.
Largest shipment on Any One Vessel
 Since the Outbreak of tESe War

:. New York. Nov. 26.-The White Star liner Baltic arrived today frogo r .ine1.l 1e1l pool with $10,0O0, ,OOO in gold, which is said to be the largest shipment that has arrived in New York on any one vessel since the outbreak of the war. Five million dollars was taken off the liner in the afternoon and tho remain der was kept on tonight under guard.
 The $1O,00O,0o0 is Consigned fo sever different banking firms, that of J. P. Morgan & company taking the largest share.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
COMPLETED FLIGHT FROM
 TORONTO TO NEW YORK
Victor Carlstrom Landed Last Evening
 at Governors Island.

New York, Nov. 26-Victor Carl strom, an aviator, completed a 600 mile flight from Toronto, Ont, to New York when he landed at Governors Island this evening. The flight, which began yesterday morning, was intended as a test for a new motor and other equipment Because of dizziness and cramps. Carlstrom was forced to aight yesterday near Binghamton, N. Y. He left Binghamton this morning and the flight to New York was without in cident. After a few minutes at Gov ernor's Island, the aviator flew to Lon Island
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
s1 MEXICAN TEACHERS
 ARE VISITING WASHINGTON.
They Are Studying American Educa-
 tionaI Methods

of eight-on Mexican teachers, head ed by E1iseo Garcia, former chief of the Department of Public Instruction of Mexico, who are studying Ameri- can educational methods, reached here today from Boston. Here the visitors will study governmental an deduca- tional institutions before leaving next Tuesday for Vera Cruz. They were sent to the United States by General Carranza before he was recognized by the American government.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
FUNERAL REFRESHMENTS
 SAM A. WlTHERSPOON.
All Business in Meridian, Miss, Was
 Suspended During Services.

Meridian, Miss Nov. 26.-The fu- neral of Sam A. Witherspoon, repre- sentative from the fifth Mississippi district, who died Monday, was helo here today All business in Meridian was suspended during the services. Representatives Stephens, Candler Harrison and Quinn, of Mississippi. were present as part of the guard of honor appointed by the sergeant arms of the house of representatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

sel sailed from American waters to aid German cruisers with supplies than the defendants are willing to admit.
 Squad of Witnesses.
 This vessel, the government con- tends, was the Marina Quesada, which sailed from Newport News, Va, De- cember Is for Valparaiso with coal and other supplies aboard. To support the contention a squad of witnesses
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
GERMANY MAY NOW GET
 AMERICAN TOBACCO.
Netherlands Overseas Trust Removes Its Restrictions on Re-export of Product.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Au restric- tions placed on re-export of tobacco by the Netherlands Overseas trust have been removed for the present in re- sponse to representations made to the Netherlands government. American tobacco may now be shipped to any person in Holland or to the order of anyone there. From Holland. Aneri- can tobacco may enter Germany and Austria freely.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

The Canadian troop ship Missambie, which left Canada wItn 1,62l men and 54 officers on Nov. 1S, arrived safely at England.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
TWENTY DEAD FROM
 HOT SPRINGS TORNADO.
More Than Sixty Were Injured in
 Thursdays Storm,

Little Rock. ArK., Nov 26.-Reports received tonight showed that 10 per sons were killed. about 25 injured out side the Hot Springs district in Thurs days storm. This, with the 10 dead and 36 injured near Hot Springs, brought the total for the state to 20 dead and more than 50 injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
REoPENINe OF STEEL FOUNDRY
 AT NEW YORK NAVY YARD
Because Delays by Steel Companies
 Are Retardine Construction.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Reopening of the steel foundry at the New York navy yard was ordered today by Sec retary Daniels because delays in deliv- cry of castings by steel companies are hampering construction work for the navy under way at this and other plants. The plant, which has a ca pacity only for castings up to four tons in weight, has not been in oper- ation for some years.