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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
curtaiIs Issue of Passes by Railroads.

Washington, Feb. 23-Railroads subject to the interstate commerce law cannot issue passes to officials and em- ployes of steamship lines or railroad lines in foreign counties, according to a decision today by the supreme court
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
MINE SINKSANOTHER
 AMERICAN STEAMER
The Carib, Laden With Cotton, of the German
 Coast in the North Sea
NORWEGIAN STEAMER GOES DOWN NEAR DOVER

British Government Collier Brankstone Chine Struck Mine in the English Channel, But is Reported to be Still AHoat-Russians Have Brought Up Large Reinforce and Express Confidence in Their Ability to Pre- vent Further Advance by the Germans -Austrans Claim to Have Shattered Russian Attack in the Car pathian Front.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
FOOdStuffS For
 NOn-COmbatantS
PROPOSALS MADE TO GREAT
 BRITAIN AND GERMANY.
FAR REACHING IMPORT
Nature of the Proposals Has Not Been Made Public-Sent to Ambas- sadors Page and Gerard at London and Berlin, Respectively.

Washington. Feb 23.-Proposals have been made informally by the United States government to both Great Britain and Germany suggesting a basis for an understanding on the question of foodstuffs for the civilian population of belligerents and sub marine warfare against merchant ships These proposals have been guarded with the utmost secrecy and their nature has not been revealed by officials. who are reluctant to discuss them because of the delicacy of the negotiatios.
 Confidential Memorandum.
 As for the proposals made to the belligerents, it is known that they are embodied in a confidential memoran- dunn which both Ambassadors Page and Gerard were instructed by Presi- dent Wilson Ito take up informally with the respective foreign office at London and Berlin. The new commit nications are in no sense replies to the notes of Germany and Great Britain, though they relate to the same subject. They constitute what are described in diplomacy as informal inquiries and frequently, if accept able become formal
 Their Contents Are Secret.
 Speculation as to what the sug- gestions were was widespread in dip lomatic quarters, but none of the ann bassadors and ministers here was aware it was said, of their contents. The belief most commonly held, how ever. was that some form of super vision over the distribution of food stufts to the civilian population of Germany, either by America consular agents or American organizations, had been propAsed. It was recalled that such a proposal was made by Ger many but could not be put into effect without the consent of all the beIliger- ents.
 Germany has offered to abandon her submarine warfare if assured that ships laden with foodstuffs for Ger many will not be intercepted by Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
NATIONAL EDUCATION
 ASSOCIATION CONFINES,
Delegates From Every State in the Union in Attendance at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Ohio Feb. 23-With deI- egates from every state in the union present, the annual meeting of the department of superintendents of the National Education Association open ed here tonight with addresses by President William Lowe Bryan, of In diana university, and Franklin B. Dyer, superintendent of schools of Boston. The meetings will continue through Friday.
 Health problems in education was the principal topic discussed today be- fore the national council of education meeting in conjunction with the de- partment of superintendents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

The Interstate Commerce Comnais- sion order requiring the Pennsylvania railroad to stop discriminating against the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh by refusing to handle the latters cars at Newcastle, Pa, while handling the cars of other roads there was sustain @ dby the supreme court.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Rev. Joseph Hooker TwioheII, of Twichell of Hartford, has been ex- tended q unanimous call to become pastor of the First Congregational church of Danbury. succeeding the Rev. Harry Chamberlain Meserve. now of Rye, \. Y
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24
Any Paper Largest
Condensed TeIegrams

The Delaware College, Newark. Del. will receive an endowment of $1,0O0, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

A limited traffic in cattle, the first since the imposition of the Federal quarantine began at the East Buffalo live stock yards.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President made her distribution to the District of nCOlumbia "Donatio Week. in the shape of punches of Flowers from the White House con- servatories which were sold in the Hobbies of theatres.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

A firm of Berlin bankers presented to the German Crown Prince a com pletely equipped hospital train of thirty-siX cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian, organized a band of pipers to tour
 Scotland and the north of England to
 stimulate recruiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

A pair of lambs born in the sheep fold at Central Park on Washington's birthday were named Martha and George Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Such a free press as this nation now has should meyer have been born. is the expressed opinion of Senator Fletcher of Florida
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

The engineer H. E. Maxwell, was killed, a mail clerk fatally injured. and eight passengers hurt when a ChiCa- go Great Western train was wrecked at Talmadge Iowa
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

Major Thomas Dougherty, said to have been the first public school teacher in Colorado, died at Allen town, Pa., aged 78.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-24

The British bark Hougomont, float ed at Fire Island Beach, where she stranded February 6, was lowed into New York harbOr for repairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
HIS FRIENDS CAN PLAY
PatroIman Alba Promotes a Concert
at the City Jail.

For three hours or more Thursday
night the gloomy old walls of the city
Jail echoed and re-echoed with the
sounds of music. Passing pedestrians,
attracted by the unusual sounds, COM
ing from the opened windows of Judge
YateSs court room, paused and listen
ed to the sobbing strains of violin
and the twang of a guitar and man
dolin.
Often before, under the former adj
ministration, had the squeaky old
organ rumb led in discord when well
fare workers had visited the Jail but
there was no diScord in the notes
from the stringed orchestra Thursday
evening. The instruments were play
ed by three MexicanS of the better
class, of Topeka-they were friends of
Augustin Alba, plain clothes man.
To prove that his friends were ar
lists, Alba invited the three, Angel
Joaquin Tamayo, to bring their instru-
ments TO the station and play. The
invitation was accepted.
The trio demonstrated that they
were masters of the strings. They
played my Wild Irish Rose and
changed to a dreamy Spanish waltz
with little effort.
Joaquin Tamayo is the leader of the
trio. Besides being a musician he is
a matchmaker and a good one He is
also an artist of considera BILE note
among his countrymen. For three
room crowded by the magic of his
bow.
A visitor passed the door of the bull
pen. The prisoners were lowered near
the door listening eagerly. Back in
his steel cage Babe Smith started to
by curses from the men in the bull
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
ALL Want TO
BOOST RATES
Public Utilities Corporations in
General Movement
To Obtain Increased COmpenSa-
ton for Their Service.
BUSY YEAR FOR COMMISSION
Not One Has Asked for Reduce
ton, Says BristOwo
Same Old Story of the High
Cost of Living.

Public service corporations of every
character may go before the public
utilities commission before the end
| OF the year in appeals for increa Sed
rates Numerous petitions for added
returns on their investments have
been filed and now it is apparent that
the high cost of living is affecting the
big public service corporations and
they must have more money for their
work
Only recently the utilities commits
sion heard the application of the rail-
roads for an increase in passenger
rates. Representatives of the roads
in Kansas told of the added expense
for equipment, faster time, better SER
vice, safety devices and modern con-
veniences and prayed for a return in
their net receipts.
Next came the gas company receiv-
ers- The gas companies cannot get
gas and it costs more to deliver it
to the ultimate consumer. Hence,
more money or no gas.
From southeastern Kansas came a
vail from the interurban companies.
They have been living on zone rate
a straight mile privilege.
In the last few weeks a dozen ap-
pl1cat1OnS for increases in telephone
rates and increases in freight rates
have been presented to the commits
sion. Always the men behind the
corporations have told the commits
sion of the greatly increased cost of
living, higher prices for equipment,
increased pay to employees and small
returns on the investment
Joseph l.. Bristow, chairman of the com
mission, is puzzled over the situation and
admits it. Not once since he came to
Topeka, to head the commission. has there
been an application. for a reduction of
general demand for higher rates.
In the two months | have been mem
Der of the commission not petition
has been filed asking for a reduction of
rates., said Bristow. 1t looks like
general, concentrated effort to boost rates.
1 don't know where it will end
But Kansas has not been alone in facing
the demand for higher utility rates. The
interstate commerce commission has been
swamped with petitions and is now hear
ing protests against rates adopted before
the high cost of living took deep root.
A number of important applications for
increased rates may be filed in Kansas
this year, it is claimed, and it is probable
that public service corporations under
Jurisdiction of the state board will take
advantage of the opportunity to air their
troubles in Topeka and gain, if possible,
higher rates for their service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
WEIGH KANSAN'S CASE
Presbytcrians Consider Charges Against
Neodesha Minister.

Rochester n. Y, May 2S.-Final sessions
of the Firth general assembly of the Pres
byterian church of the United States are
being held today. but so much routine
business was the program that a night
session may be necessary.
The recommendation of the permanent
judicial commission that charges preferred
against the Rev. Perciva1 H. Barker by the
Neodosha, Kan, presbytery be dropped
and Mr. Barker given letter of dismissal,
was to be dispaseS e
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
Extra Big Values in
Smart, Snappy
=" High School
Jr." Suits,
$3.50, $11,$15

There's not an "ordi-
nary" style a m o n g
them. Includes new l.
button models, as well
as popular 2-button
models; welt slant,
crescent, patch a n q.
flap pockets; some
Full Lined With Fancy
Silks. others n Silk
Lined; some skeleton
made, double breasted
and soft roll single
bre a sted athletic
vests: trim fitting
trousers. The fabrics
include t h e popular
Glen Urquhart over
plaids, Tartan Checks,
regimenta1 st r D e S,
sport" checks, fancy
mixtures and Blue
Serges. Every suit
guaranteed to give sat
isfactory service or a
new Suit Free. A spec
ial purchase from the
makers allows us to Of
fer savings of SIS to $40
tomorrow at
$3.50, $11I
SIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
NO RACES THURSDAY.
Rain Causes Postponer,ent of Motorcycle
Events at Norton.

Norton. KAN May 2S.-The motorcycle
races that were to have been held here
Thursday were postponed account of
rain. However. the racers stayed over
here today to hold the 100 miles event,
rain shine.
This has necessitated cutting the Smith
Center program to one day, and the racers
the circuit viii close after the at
Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
LUHN IS CONVICTED.
Army Captain Trial for shipping Bag
gage Illegally.

Leavenworth, Kan, May 2S.-Captain W.
L. Luhn, Tenth L. $. cavalry, recently
tried at Fort Leavenworth by court mar
tfaI on a charge of shipping excess bag
gage on another officers baggage allow
ance was found guilty and sentenced to
be reprimanded. according to word received
by Officers. at the post today from depart
ment Headquarters in chicago orders
rejoin his command at Omaha Mex, also
were received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28
A Complete Boys Store with
Big Values Tomorrow!

Sale Little Tots
$3.50, 81.
% sv;t. at $1.0O
Tomorrow we offer a
great lot of Little Tots
Wash Suits, closed out
from Isaac Schneer's
Son & Co. They're the
makers of the famous
Mothers Erie n d"
brand and this is a
cleanup of all surplus
stock remaining after
filling spring orders;
Suits that would sell in
the regular way at 81,
$1.95. $3.50 and some
at $2.95. Includes the
jauntiest Russian and
oliver Twist models,
made of beautiful fab
RIGS, such as fancy
madras, percaleS, linens
and others, guaranteed
fast color: plain white
waists, cuffs and collar
trimmed to match the
pants; a big assortment
of colorS and patterns;
e n e | S h oVerplaids,
checks and stripes;
some with tie to match,
elegantly made and
trimmed; sizes 8 to s
years. By taking the
entire lot we made a
great saving.
n ;s% :9 s7's -,$1.OO
"a new Suit Free for
any that fades in wash
sr,<s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28

An eye dispensary has been opened
in Springfield, Ill. for the benefit of
the school children who need treat
ment and can not pay for it. Local
oculiStS give their services free and
the school board will provide glasses
for children who can not purchase
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-28

Mayor Thompson of Chicago has
appointed Capt. Charles c. Healey
chief of police of the Windy City.
Healey, who was formerly captain of
the Chicago mounted police, has
promised to help Mayor Thompson
drive the crooks from the city.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08
JASPER, TENN.

several times to avert trouble between
them and the "toughs' of the 9TH dis
trict
There was something doing in Jas
per Monday, and it is surprising that
no one was hurt over the iollihcation:
The bond people got what they wanted
although if left TO vote three
fourths OF the people Of Marion would
be against the measure, and the next
thing is the taxes. They are coming
all right, for the Court In resuming
its session appointed special commit
tee to look after this and special ses-
sion will be called at cost Of 500 20
get the tax rate increased at least 300
more before September |. 1915, so as
to pay some good old high taxes Dy
March 1st, 1915 If they didn't do
that it would be March I, 1917, before
there would be any tax money coming
In for bonds.
The taxes are coming all right. all
right, and how are the people going TO
stand them. The Divinity in His om-
niscence only knows the outcome.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08
OBLIGATED AT
TRIPLE FUNERAL

The writer Of this attended one OF
the most solemn funeral services near
Daus, Tenn, July 5th. The wife OF
Mr.. Dan Layne and a son and her
brother were all three corpses at the
same time First time In life the
writer ever held three funerals at one
service, all from one family. Margar-
ct. the~wife of Dan Layne. aged "a
years, professed saving faith In Christ
about is years ago. She joined the M.
e. Church, In which she lived a con-
sistent life till death transplanted her
spirit to the church in the skies. a
noble woman Is gone. She leaves
husband and five children In sorrow.
Arthur, the son of this good woman.
was IS years of age. He was brignt
and good hearted boy, and very INDUS
trious. He made profession rev
days before his death, so be was leady
for the home beyond the skies. Moth
Ell and son are together In heaven.
Warner Pickett, brother to Margar-
ct, was 25 years Of age. The writer
was told that Warner was an ideal
Young man, spoken Of in the highest
praise. He also made profession
few days before his death. so moth
er. son and brother went sweeping
through the gates together into the
new Jerusalem above. Husband, faith
or. children, and all the relatives. 60
live here below as to meet them in the
home of the soul, of the pure and good,
where parting will Lever come. And
may Gods grace ever help and sus-
4 tain you all in your troubles. is my
earnest prayer for You all:
REV. JAMES OSBORNE,
Wbjtwell. Tenn, July 7. 1915.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08

pleasure at the thought that perhaps
his taxes might get high enough to
suit him. But he never peeped peep
about the report of the noble commits
sion whose wisdom he was side track
ed to await.
At the conclusion of his address the
fun started. Several questions were
propounded him, J. A. Walker, OF
Whitwell, starting it. The question
ing was getting pretty close, when he
Withdrew as gracefully as he could.
John T. Raulston, Of South Pitts
burg was the next luminary. The
crowd didn't want to hear him very
much, but they had to take the dose.
He had been reading up on his bill ev-
identity, for he made only one break
in which A. r. Hall gently corrected
him. 1t was relative to his statement
regarding the county attorney, and the
one provided for in the bill. >. b.
Rauiston, hot and faithful defender
of the peoples interests, demanded a
certified copy of the bill. Mr.. Rauis-
ton stated he had none. the Hustler
not returning to him the copy he furn-
ished it. He. spoke Of the attitude Of
the commissioners, and guaranteed
faithful services on his part. 8. b.
Raulston again got the floor and an
nounced that he wanted to explain
the character of the one who intro
duced and had the bill passed in the
Legislature, w. Fl. Wilson. He said
that Wilson owed $97a back taxes
which should have been used on pub
lie highways four years ago. He
charged him with not being elected to
the Office, and having gained it with
out being elected. He made great
many other charges. and talked on
steadily in his denunciation of Repre-
sentative Wilson, but in the uproai
was unheard. Wilson attempted to
reply but the crowd refused to hear
him. There we're fierce cries against
him. "Down with himl" and Throw
him out the window" were yelled re-
peatedly. It was a shameful scene
for a county of the intelligence o.
Marion, and all brought about by tbs
schemes of designing men, who hav'
pretty near ruined the county By
their designing intrigues, and WHIT
pledge themselves for the people oDl.
to get the support of the people TO
the accomplishment Of their designs
Look back into the history Of th,
county and see if this be not true. 4
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08
Absent.
McNabb

knife flashed into the light, into some
ones vitals il was intended to sink.
and a pistol poked its deadly muzzle
into view. Ask some Of the Justices
who were in proximity to these
weapons il they were not there.
And, il a blow had fallen, undoubted-
ly more weapons would have been un-
sbeathed and blood would have been
spilled in the temple of justice OF Ma.
rion county. 1t was a shame, deep
shame, and disgrace that will ever
stand upon the county.
Mr. Wilson still attempted to speak,
but the cries against him grew more
and more insistent. and Sheriff Kelly
gently pushed bin to his seat What
the result would have been Il he had
persisted in talking is problematicai.
He was elected to Office by the labor
vote OF the county, he promised faith
fully IL elected that he would submit
all questions to the people, be promis-
ed In the first discussion of this bond
bill that be would not under any cir
cumstances allow any bill to pass
without the people being allowed to
vote on II. and after their repeated
demaps y for recognition ignored their
claims a5 completely as II they never
existed. To the writer he attempted
to saddle the blame for the people not
being allowed vote in the matter up
or the action of the court, when he
knows In the depths of his conscience
that Squire Golibart's motion to refer
| it to the people was defeated at the
J June called session by the defeat Of
the amendment on which 1t depended,
alleging that the people had had plen-
ty Of time to vote in the matter. when
the fact is they were never granted
a chance.
The confusion was intense. Nearly
everyone was standing on their feet.
Chairman Williamson was pounding
with his'gaYel fiercely for order. Sher'
ifs were busily stirring about queli'
ing incipient trouble, and in the dir
someone moved that the bonds be ad
opted. Squire Holcombe demanded
certified copy before voting. Squire
Thach offered amendment that ques
tion be referred to the peo Gle. Motor
made by Squire Moore to table Squire
Thachs amendment. Debate Wal
fierce. The verbiage flowed back ant
forth, and amid disorder vote..wa TAX
en- on the amendment and 1t was los
to ts. Squire McNabb was not pres
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08

Philadelphia women have raised
$4,000 for the campaign in that
city, TO secure the ballot for women.
Other women in the state OF Penn
sylvania, are also active in pushing
the campaign.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08

Columbia University conferred the
degree of Doctor of Laws on Miss
Louisa Lee Schuyler. She is the
first woman to receive this degree
from Columbia University.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-07-08
VOTE OF The JUSTICES

Aye==-
Barber,
Moore,
GOlibart,
Griffith,
Shelton,
Hull,
McReynolds,
McGill,
Timberlake,
GraeniCher,
Hogan,
Bible,
Tate,
Wilson, w. II.
TOtal===14.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-12
Brief New. Of Hampton.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. March I2.-An agreeable
surprise was given Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Jernegan last Monday evening when a
considerable number Of their neighbors
called at their home to remind them
that the day was the forty-second an
niversary of their wedding A beauti-
full rug was presented, besides other
mementoes of the occasion.
The record price seems 10 have been
reached for residence lot in small
city, in the sale of choice corner here
recently-the price being $3.50. The
lot in question is at Iowa and Sixth,
and the purchaser is r. NJ Harrison.
Mr.. Harrison will adorn 1t with
handsome residence IN the near future.
]. N. Switzer and family have moved
to Hampton from their farm home
| near Geneva Mr.. Switzer recently
purchased property at Reeve and Sec
ond streets.
Thru the efforts Of members Of the
| Hampton Commercial Association, 4
new and novel entertainment and So
cial occasion is bein:, planned to take
place at the plant of the Hampton
! Kelley Canning Company on the even
! ing Of March "a. Full details are not
l yet dNdiidpie, put ~ 20 hi'iiSui'.Su q"
a roast OK barbecue and smoker COM
plmentary to the farmer residents OF
| this part Of the county.
| j. C. Ferris, Jr., until recently OF
| Dumont, where he has held the same
position has accepted the position OF
local agent for the Great Western. He
| is son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.. Ferris
and was born and reared here. His
| service with this company extends over
fifteen years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-12

ers to beware Of oils offered for sale
below the market price. and from fake
mail-order houses as such oil Is fire.
quently adulterated.
One mail order house soliciting or
ders in Iowa does business under four
different names, and when their pro-
duct sold under one name is found to
be adulterated. it is offered for sale
under another.
Only recently linseed oil containing
from 20 per cent to 40 per cent Of coal
oil was delivered for the pure article
which was ordered by the state for use
at its institutions. Do mo purchase
bargain priced" special offers" or
refused shipments" of linseed oil, as it
is by these lodges that the great bulk
Of adulterated oil is sold.'