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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
l Son Born at
 the White House
TO MRS. sAYRE, PRESIDENTS
 SECOND DAUGHTER
WEIGHED 71z POUNDS
Mother and Son Are Doing Weil- President Overjoyed When Informed His First Grendchild Was a Boy No Name Selected.

Washington. Jan. IA son was born at the White House today to Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, President Will son's second daughter. Mrs. Sayres and the child were reported to be do- ing well.
 The infant was born at 4.3O o'clock this afternoon, but the fact was nol formally announced until o'clock, when Secretary Tumulty gave out the following statement;
 Mother and Son Doing Well.
 ''Dr. Grayson, the White House phy- sician, states that at 4.30 o'clock Mrs. Sayre gave birth to fine boy. Every thing went perfectly and both are do- ing we'll"
 The boy weighed seven and a half pounds. He announced his arrival by a series of cries which gave assurance that his lungs were in excellent condi- tion
 Presidents Face Wreathed in Smiles.
 President Wilson made no effort to conceal his joy when informed that the child was a boy and that Mrs Sayre smiles for hours afterwards. It was his first grandchild, and the president had no boys of his own.
 MT. Sa~re informed by Telephone.
 MT Sayre, who is assistant to Presi- dent Garfield of Williams college, was not at the White House when his son was born. pr. Grayson reached him on the telephone at Williamstown, Mass, at , o'clock this morning and he arrived here late tonight.
 The president did not go to church this morning and Mrs. Sayre's sisters, Mrs. William G. McAdoo and Miss Margaret Wilson with their cousin, Miss Helen Woodrow Wilson, remain ed at the White House throughout the day.
 Corps of Special Nurses.
 A corps of special nurses were in att tendance. Dr. E. P. Davis, a special ist of Philadelphia, has been called in by Dr. Graysou.
 A name had not been selected to- night, but 1t was expected that the child would be named for his grand father. The christening, is expected to be held in the White House before the return Of Mrs. Sayre to her home in Williamstown. ConEratuIat poured in 10 the White House tonigia. Visiting at White House Since Christ
 mas.
 Mir and Mrs. Sayre were married at the White House Nov. p, 1913. After a honeymoon to Europe they went to Wiii;amstown to make their home. Mrs SaEre has been visiting al the White House since Christmas.
 Ten other children-six girls and four boys-have been born in the White House. most of them being the grandsons or granddaughters of presi- dents.
 The first child having the honor of being born in the historic mansion was James Madison Randolph, the son of Martha Jefferson Randolph. the daugh- ter Of President Jefferson. The baby came during visit of Mrs. Randolph to the White House in the winter of 1S05- 1S06
 Esther Cleveland the daughter of President and Mrs. Cleveland, was the only child of a president ever born in the White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
ITALY'S DEATH LIST IS APPALLING
Dead and Injured in the AbrRzi Alone is Placed
 at 3O0OO, Not Including the Sora District
SURVIVORS PRESSING FROM GOLD AND HUNGER

overnment Has Appropriated 900 oO0 to Relieve Suf ferng-Severe Winter Weather Has Added to the Misery of the Survivors Many of Whom Without Shelter of any Kind-Avalanches Continue in the Swiss Abs Only One House Left Standing in a Mountain Village Seismic Disturbances Have Been Reneved-Mount Pssodea, 6,45O Feet High Was Cut Into Two Parts by Immense Fssure.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
CRUISER TENNESSEE
 WITH 1,500 REEuGEss
From Palestine Has Arrived at Alex
 andriaf Egypt.

London, Jan. 1.-The United States cruiser Tennessee has arrived at Alex audria. ESypt, with 1,50o refueeas from Palestine, according 10 a despatch from the A1exa ndrIa correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company. The total number Of refugees now in Alex andria exceeds l0,0OO, and the greatest difficulty is being experienced in housing them.
 The last part of the eorrespondent's despatch evidently refers to the report- ed preparations being made by Turkev for an invasion of Egypt, which would involve the crossing Of sandy wagtes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
PARK HOTEL, TWISTED,
 BURNED THIS MORNING.
Mrs. Emily Steele, Aged 70, Overcome by Smoke and Later Died,

Winsted. Conn., Jan. 18.--More than a dozen women were removed from the burning Park hotel here early this morning. Among them was the wid- ow of the late Rear Admiral kossuth Niles, L. $. N. Others included sev- eral instructors in the Gilbert High school.
 The blaze started about o'clock in the basement and the building was soon filled with smoke. At 2.30 the firemen believed they had the fire Un- der control. It is sai dthat all occu- pants of the building were got out safely.
 ids ?admiGdeufHR DD IUFDL JILL
 Mrs. Emily Steele, 70, widow of a prominent physician, died from the shock. Several were overcome by the
 Frank Roberts, a prominent business man, was removed to a hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
GERMAN ARTILLERY
 COMMANDS ATsNE VALLEY
French Were Taken by Surprise and
 Driven from Trenehes.

An1stHdan. via London, Ian. tT. 9.05 sp@ rA~-Enperor William, who witness ed the battle north of Soissons in wpech the French were driven back sxW0sS the river A1sne, decorafed on <he field, General Von Locffow and L8eutenant General Wishura, who com ufanded the victorious troops. On Gen eF11 Won Luchow he bestowed the Or 6zr 0t MesN and on Lieutenant Gen sys1 Wfshnra g, contmandership of ths Order of the House of Hohen znlle lern,
 Aoecrdh1g to the German accounts oE tMa fighting, Ehe French had dur ing She pGst month occupied in the m@@~@ er $0tSsoffs 8 network of 4Pnenas on the right bank Of the &&NRs wnhcn extended away 6o the aD<h On %anuary 2. She French con- E2snge4 c GHRFY 6dKnhzrdnzent an wzafon wH~ yesaraES sMfrered @eOsralE. some WS% machine guns biEfed
 FqW5nE day tt7aas5f sRm4a& aR&5AsAass
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Shot His Former Sweetheart
 Chhurc.

Peoria, Ill, Jan. 17.--A panic was caused during services in a local church tonight when Frederick J. Erd- man shot and probably mortally wounded Miss Haiti Gauwitz, his for mer sweetheart. He later killed him. self. Several persons are in a serious condition from bein gtrampled upon. Erdnaan after the shooting went to his home four miles distant, took poison and then shot himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Smith McPherscn.

Red Oak, Iowa. Jan. 17.-Smith AIc- PhersoI, for Is years judge of-the fed eral court in the southern Iowa dis trict died tonight at his home after an illness of six months.
 He was 65 years old. He had been one of the republican leaders of Iowa since 1870. as district attorney. attor- ney general and judge. He served in congress only one year. A widow sur wives him.
 His decisions on rate cases brought him into controversies with Attorney General Barker of Missouri and with other prominent nuo1ic men
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
SLIGHT EARTH TREMoRs
 CONTINUE AT SORA Not a Single House in Town Is Safe
 for Occupancy

Sora. Italy. Jan. 1I.-Slight earth tremors have not ceased here and the local authorities declare not a, single house in town is safe for occupancy Captain F'usi, who is directing the work of relief, is convinced more than 1000 victims are buried in the debris
 Rescue work is progressing slowly and there now is very little hope of finding persons alive, because in most cases bodies are buried beneath im- menSe piles of masonry.
 Homeless Population
 The sufferings of the homeless pop ulation have been intensified by a cold drizzling rain which began early yes terday afternoon and continue stead fly. The people have been warned not to re-occupy the houses which remain standing until the buildings have been carefully inspected.
 Nights Spent in Open Air.
 Their nights have been spent iu the open S1r, where the only heat has been provided by wood fires 1lindled on the ground Huts are being erected along ter the women and children. Food Is being distributed by communal ofa- ciaIs.
 Church Edifice Destroyed.
 The Church of Santa Restituta. pro tectress of the town. was. full of wor- SD1DlDeTS when ttlE llISL SilOth LtCQlI 0u The members Of the congregation rushed out, thereby saving their lives. for a moment later q second shock leVelled the edifice. destroying every thing except statue of the saint, which was not injured.
 Scene Of Utter DesoIation.
 The statue gIeams white, with arms upraised. abcve a scene of utter des- olation. The approximations peasant believe they were saved by a miracle and that Santa Restituta herself pro tected her worshippers
 It will be several weeks before the site of the church can be cleared. Meanwhile two or three soldiers stand guard in the square in front of the church. Moody else is permitted to approach
 King to Care for Orphans.
 When King Victor Emmanuel wis ited Sora he personally promised tie children who had been made orphans by the earthquake that they would be cared. The sovereign was constant ly surrounded by throngs of citizens, but when detachment of carabineers attempted to disperSe the crowd His Majesty ordered the officer in com mand to employ his men elsewhere, saving that the king needed no protec- tion. Although rain was falling. King Victor Emmanuel insisted upon con tinuing his inspection of the afflicted towns and Villages, motoring from one place to another.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
GERMAN REVERSES
 IN EAST AND WEST
Russians Have Captured an Important Mountain Pass
 Leading From Bukowina Into Hungary.
GERMAN ADVANCE TOWARD WARSAW CHECKED

siste fin Belgium Has Been Done Along the Region of N;euport and Son1baertzyde, Where French Claim to Have Forced the Germans Evacuate Trenches in the Great Sand Dune-A German Official Estimate Places ahe Loss of the Allies During the Past Four Weeks at 15OO00 Men-Turks Have Met With Another Disaster sn the Neighborhood of Kara Urgan
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
PIaefin Asserts His Innocsnss.

WinEted, Conn. Jan. 17.-Announce- rnent wax made today that Arthur Pfaeflin, who with Isaas N. Wiinsrns is held for the murder of County Commissioner Hubert B, Case at Bark harastead. has engaged as counsel Nobel E. Pierce of BriHtol. Mr. Pierce had 8. conference with Thomas Pfse- fin of Thohsston. brother of the Ra- oused Pfastiin strongly asserts his innocence
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Woman Killed By Fall from FiftI
 Story Window In Boston.

Boston, Jan. 17.-s-Mrs. EiIEabeth Whitney, widow of George Whitney. who was president of the National Union Bank, was killed today by a. fall from the flfth story of 3 hotel where she lived. Relatives said that she probably lost her balance in open- kRsg A RSAA@eNs seshar room for Essh air.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
FIVE GERMAeN STEAMERS
 LOST IN THE BALTIC SEA
With All Their crews-Wsre Vietims
 of Mines.
A 4

London. Jan, fs. a.os a. n.-The Morning Posts Stockholm correspond ent says:
 During the last fortnight i've Ger man. steamers have disappeared Tn the BaEtc. sea with all their crews. They we're lost by striking mines.
 Tt Is reported tY1@t leading n1em- beTS of German cunmeEoial chipping osFoseS have collected s60so00 fer reIa lives of Swedish asanen who have been lost through disasters in the Gulf 4As sssssasgsa assGe 5e GaSEaaA askAAe,"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Another President
 Chosen for Mexico
GEN. ROGUE G. GARZA SUP
 PLANTS GUTIERREZ,
MARTIAL LAW IN FORCE
Convention Declares Itself to Be Su- preme and Has Assumed All Legis- IatiVe, Executive and JudiciaIe Pow CTS.

Mexico City, Jan. 17.-General Rouue Gonzales Garza was last night named provisional president of Mexico by the convention in session here over which he has presided. The former provisional president, General Eulalio Gutitrrez, together with Generals BlancO, Robles and Jose NasconcefOs, left Mexico City this morning at four o'clock for Pachuco.
 Martial Law Declared.
 Martial law has been declared by General Garca and the city is being patrolled by mounted police.
 In electing Garza, the convention ie- clared itself to be supreme and until a new president is elected has assumed all the legislative, executive and Ju- dicial powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Draueht Horses for sattIefeIds.

Boston, Jan. l. Six hundred draught horses, the first of & consign- naent of 10000 to be shipped through this port for use on European battle fields, left today by the steamer Iberian for Manchester. Besides the horses, which arrived by special freight from the west yesterday. the cargo includes sixteen carloads of motor trucks for British army equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Body of Missing Farmer Found.

Newtown, Conn, Jan. 1.-The body of John Leadey, a farmer. who had been missing last Tuesday night, was found today under the lee in what is known as the Dutch shop pond Ut Sandy Hook. He was last seen near the pond and 1t is presumed he aceI- dentaliy fell Into the water and was drowned. He was 4s years old and single.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Scarlet Fever Epidemic at straeferd.

Stratford, Conn, Jan. 17.-An epi- denlic of scarlet fever has broken out in this town, six cases having already been discovered, among them being Rev. c. c. Kennedy, rector of Christ Episcopal church, who recently came to Stratford from Hartford. Five of the six cases are traceable to 8 little boy who attended a party ~4ven by MT. Kennedy's little son. who is also stricken. Health authorities state the situation is fairly well In hand, lloW-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
JeweIrx Valued a+ af.ooo st.ien.

BF5ollline. Mass, Jan. 1T.--JeWeIry valued at st,0o0 was stolen from the residence of Theodire Jones, I'rIYay night, according to g. rsporr made to the police today. The thieves ob- tatneo entrance by climbing a pi- azza column while the family were at dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Shocks Violent in the Abs.

Geneva. via Paris Jan. 17.-Des- patches from northern Italy say that the earthqaIake shocks were more vi Dlent in the Alps than in the valleys. Around Aosta and Courmayer some persons were injured. In Piedmont, houses were damaged but no lives were lost.
 It is reported that one day of the earthquake shocks also were 1elt around Lucern and in the lower En- gandine valley AvaIanches continue in the Swiss Alps
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Condensed TeIegrams


 The Amsterdam Stock Exchange will open February 9.
 Fire in the Trin1beI block in Sioux City, Ia., caused a loss of 7200,0g0. A Trolley Car Was Nearly Destroyed by fire at New Haven Saturday night. The Belgian Relief Fund purchased 1,25O,OG0 bushels of wheat in Chicago. The Hebrew Charity Society, New Haven, held it's annual meeting yes terday.
 The corooration of St. RaphaePs hospital, New Haven, has re- elected it's officers.
 Grace Methodist Church, St. Johns bury, Vt, was destroyed by fire at a loss of $40,000
 H. Michael of New York city, first officers on the Morgan liner Fl Valle, was lost at sea early Thursday,
 An Australian force will garrison the islands in the northwest Pacific seized from Germany by Japan.
 The Vermont Legislature passed a bill removing from office the five jus tices of the State Supreme Court.
 Having passed both Senate and House the Burnett immigration bill will be sent to the White House. I+aIv iS oo+ acreo+ipn assistance from
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

In speech before the Kansas Board of Agriculture, Secretary Hous- ton declared that he favors a Federal land mortgage banking system.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Five Warshins of Linoa. Peru,

Lima, Peru, January i7.-Flve war ships are reported to have been sichr- ed yesterday morning south of Hir. TniEaS Islands, off Gallo. Their ma ttonni!ty was not ascertained, but theY re believed to be either British or Japanese. The vessels were seen by passengers on the train coming to Lima from Huacho,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Wiriess Gall From uns<noWn stser,.r

Portsmouth. x. H. Jan, 2.-The m. val radio stR&ten here today picked .In a call fer aid from and unkncWn steamer in reseiiirtg the crow of tine Schooner Frederick Roessner, in Lat. s3.k4 north and Eeag. 22.l4 west.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
VILLA FASTENING TO
 MEXICAN CAPITAL.
With All the Troops He Could Hastily
 Assemble.

Fl Paso. Jan. 1.-The sudden charee of the chef executive at Mexico City was made at an extraordinary session of the convention. The reason for Garza replacing Gutierrez who was appointed only last week by 5he Nil- la-Zapata convention, was net disclos- ed here.
 General Villa, with all the troops ne hastily could assemble, is hurTying to the capital from Aguacallentes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Another Shock at sora.

Paris, Jan. 17-A Havas despatch from Sora says that another shock oc- cured this morning but the popula- ton remained quiet. Rain fell throughout the entire night and today interefered greatly with the work of rescue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 1S.-
 The Tijd's Rosendaal correspondent asserts that the German prohibition against Cardinal Mercier. primate of Belgium, leaving his palace at Malines, has never been withdrawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
OBITUARY.
Lieut.. Gen. A. M. stoessel.

London, Jan. IT, 1130 D. n.-The death Of Lieutenant General Anatole Mikhailovitch Stoessel, the defender of Port Arthur, is announced in a Petro- grad despatch to Reuters Telegram company. General StoesseI has sl1f- fered from paraylsis for several
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Dutch cruiser Heemskerck saved the passengers, crew and mail from the Italian steamer Bologna which stranded on the north coast of the is land of Curacao.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
King Victor Emmanuel Donates s6o, GOO

Rome, Jan.t 17.-King Victor Elm manuel has donated $6O.ooO for the re- lief of the children abandoned or made orphans in consequence of the earth quake.
 The Anglo-American nursing home here has been assigned for use by those suffering from the earthquake of whom many have been brought to Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

To operate household sewing ma chimes there has been invented an electric motor driven by a storage battery
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The promoters in Japan of what is known as the volunteer movement have issued a manifesto appealing to both Japanese and foreigners for funds to send and army corps to aid the Al lies
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

A decree was submitted to President Poincare of France which conferred upon Grand Duke Nicholas, command CT of the Russian flores in the field, the military medal of France
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
CabIed Paragranhsasss'

Queeh FTCtoFId Ff~' ENsFs
 Madrid, via P~ e, 6:25 D. m, The conditi sen Victoria who is suffering fir, ;arlet fever, was re- ported to be lnproved today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Argentine Minister of Agricui- ture will order that local and Europe an quotations of cereals shall be dis played daily at every railway sta ton throughout the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

ly there will be sufficient food supplies i,VerYwhere to alleviate tempofariiy
 the distress of the people. TrainIfads of timber also are being despatched to
 the destroyed towns for the erection. of lluts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

D. J. Robbe, or St. Louis, was killed and 13 other passengers injured in a. wreck on the Wabash Railroad near Tunnels Ia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

An investigation into the military preparedness of Massachusetts against possible invasion or attack by foreign foes and plans for the cooperation of national and state military forces, are provided in 8 bill filed in the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Great Britain has decided to hold up letters destined for countries with which she is at war if they are in closed in letters forwarded to neutral countries unless the enevolep is un- sealed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Appleton Co, of Lowell, Mass, has received an order for an immense yardage of heavy fannels from one of the Allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

City Treasurer Slattery of Boston is preparing to receive bids until noon January 26 for s3,23S,O00 per cent. bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Among the pets shown at the Chi cago Poultry and Pet Show is a, deo- dorized skunk named Jerry" alias the 'Sachet Kitten
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Italy is not accepting assistance from any foreign country. in relieving the distress of earthquake sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The French Ministry has decided to limit the issuance of national defense and ordinary treasury bonds to S600, OO0,00
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Mrs. Marv A. Rurna nf Nnttinnh.r '

Mrs. Mary 4. Burns of Nottingham, x. H., pleaded not guilty Saturday to a charge of murdering her husband, Frank A. Burns, by poison. on De- cember 22. Mrs. Burns was held with out bail for the April term of the su- perior court,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

CVics AdnirsI Sir George S. Mares, retired. is dead. In 1873 and in 1875 he was in command of the Orctic Ex- petition of the Alert and Discovery which gained d point beyond latitude SS degrees north.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

HyweI Davis and Daniel J. O'Keefe Federal conciliators, who have been at Wheeling, W. Va, Investigating the coal strike in eastern Ohio left for Co., lumbus, Ohio, where they will con- time their inNestigaiions
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Improvements that will make the Sheet & Tube Co.,, at Youngstown, O., . the largest independent steel works in the United States, are under con- sideration by the directors
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18
Mother and Son Doinq Well.
Preaident,s Eace Wreathed in smiIes.

President Wilson made no effort to conceal his joy when informed that the child was a boy and that Mrs Sayre was well. His face was wreathed in smiles for hours afterwards. It was his first grandchild and the president had no boys of his own.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Cooper Range Consolidated Mines, Houghton, Mich, resumed op- erations in full. About 2,500 men are affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

Having passed both Senate and House, the Burnett immigration bill will be sent to the White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Jackson Coal Co.,, of Charleston W. Va. has purchased the Holiday boro mine and 6000 acres of land near Duquoin, H., for $500 600.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-18

The Amsterdam Stock Exehang will open February 9.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-04-08
FAMOUS SWORDS OF TOLEDO
Admittedly the Best In the World,
There Was Little seeret IL
Their Construction.

Many of the kings of Spain ac-
corded to the finest swordmakers Of
Toledo certain privileges, such az ex-
cmption from certain imposts and
duties appertaining TO the sale Of
swords, the purchase Of iron and
steel and other primary material.
The steel used by the espaderos of
Madrid was obtained in an iron mine
situated about three miles from Man
dragon, in the Basque provinces.
According to Palomeus, Toledan
swordmaker of the eighteenth GEN.
fury, it is an error to suppose that
the Toledans preserved particular Sc
crets for the tempering Of their arms.
They were compelled to use the wa
ter of the Tagus, as well as the fine
white sand that the river contains
III its bed. This sand served for the
operation of what they termed "re-
frcscar Ia calda," or cooling, for
when the metal became red and COM
menced to throw off sparks the espa-
deros instantly sprinkled it with
sand.
The blade having become cherry
red, they plunged the point into a
wooden reservoir full of the water
Of the Tagus, and, having once cooled
it, they Strengthened it as much as
was desirable.
They then subjected such of the
blades as had not hitherto been ex-
posed TO the fire, and when it began
to redden they took it by the tongue
with red-hot pincers and plunged it
into sheep suet until it cooled, an
operation that impaired temper to it.
One famous Toledan swordmaker
of whom mention is made was Ju-
liam, surnamed ell Moro, OF the Moor,
by reason of his coming from Ora
NADIA, where he worked until the end
of the fifteenth century for King
Boabdil.