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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
EAGLE LOCK co. DECLINES TO MEET EMPLoYEs' DEMANDS
All Who Do Not Respond to Whistle Will Not Be Considered EmnLaYaa.

Terryville, Conn. Oct. 16. = The of- fcials of the Eagle Lock company have declined to meet the demands made by the striking employees, according to a report made tonight by a meeting of the strikers. The employees had de- manded shorter hours. an. increase in wages, time and one half for overrfrne and half holiday with pay on Satur- days.
 The strikers committee reported that the only concession the combany had made was to lessen the work week by half an hour
 The company gave notice that the factory whistle would blow on Mon day morning as usual and that all who did not respond would no longer be considered employees. The company also stated that if there were any grievances these would be settled indi- vidually by the superintendent.
 The strikers tonight voted to adhere to their original demands and de- clared they would not return to work. The concern. employees 1850 persons and of this humber it was said that only 13O are now at work. Means will be taken to prevent the workmen from returning to work, the strikers said
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
BRYCE SAYS GERMANY CAN
 STOP ARMENIAN ATROCITIES.
Declares Pressure of World Opinion
 Should Be Brought to Bear.

London, Oct. 15, 4.60 p. m.-"There is only one power that can stop the Armenian atrocities, and that is Ger many" declared Viscount Bryce at a meeting today at the Mansion House in support of the lord mayors fund in aid of the Armenian sufferers. He de- clared that the only remedy was to bring the pressure of world opinion, particularly of neutral opinion, to bear on Germany and force her to take &C., ton.
 Viscount Bryce. who proposed a res- olution condemning the reported atro- eitfes. paid tribute to the intelligence ana progress of the Armenians. who he said, were far superior to the Mo- hanmedans and he declared the case was not so much of religious fanatic lsm GS 1t was of deliberate extermira- ton of q people of whom the Turks were ienvious.
 The horrors of the massacre exceed ed any thing in the history of persecu- lions. declared the speaker. Womer and children. he said, had been driver acrpss the Arabian desert with whips by the Turks, who went mad and al Trebixond carried their victims out tc saa in boats and drowned them sWomen. many of them who were as highly civilized as us;" he declared mad been sold into slavery, where they were Mohan1medaaized."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

the conduct of his duties while inspec- tor of machinery at the Fore River Shipbuilding company, Quincy. Mass, in connection with the construction of the submarine U. 8. S. K-2.
 The court win meet at Boston Navy yard October IS and will be composed of Rear Admirals Fiske. Helm. Parks, Worthfngton. Gleaves and Dim and Paymaster-GeneralC Cowie, with Lieu tenant Commander A. w. Johnston as Judge advocate.
 Radical Action.
 "The action of the department in this case" says the statement Issued by Secretary Daniels. 'of ordering tho trial by general court martial of an officer who has been retired after at- taining tho highest naval rank on charges relating to duties performed prior to retirement, Ia somewhat radi- cal and attracts attention. IL can be the departments determination that the inspection of ships under construc- ton for tho navy shall be conducted with the greatest care and thorough ness"
 Defective Insulation.
 Since the K-2 was accepted troubles with her storage batteries have de- veloped. Navy officials said today de- fective insulation rather than design had caused short circuiting. The boat was contracted by the Electric Boat company an constructed by the Fore River plant.
 Has Been Closely Investigated
 The sources of troubles in vessels of this class" the secretary's statement continues, has been the subject oi close investigation by the navy de- partment. As a result of this investi- gation the department has been led tC believe that the inspection of the K-2 while building at the Fore River Ship. | building company was not conducted with sufficient care and thoroughnesI and accordingly has ordered Admira | Little who was responsible for inspec' ! ton of this vessel to be tried by cour martial"
 MT. Daniels said he had received ( letter from Admiral Little, saying h, bad been assured b ythe builders tha | any fault with the batteries of the K. | which developed after her acceptanc, would be rectified by the company a | its own expense and had recommended her acceEGance on that basis.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
ONE MAN KILLED, FOUR
 WOUNDED IN PISTOL BATTLE
Which Broke Up Meeting of Demo- cratic City Committee at Charles ton, 6. c.

Charleston. S. C.. Oct. 15.-A pistol battle in which one man was killed and four others wounded today broke up meeting of the democratic city executive committee here at which the votes of last Tuesdays municipal pri- mary were to have been canvassed. A national guard company with fixed bayonets helped the Kolice to restore order and tonight still was patrolling streets around the office building in which the trouble occurred.
 Sidney J. Cohen, a reporter for the Charleston Evening Post, was shot through the lung and killed. W. A. Turner. an insurance agent, and w E. Wingate. superintendent of the city chain gang. were seriously hurt and H. l.. Wilensky, a city meter inspector and Jeremiah O'Brien, inspector ot weights and measures, and, a mem Der of the executive committee, re- ceived minor bullet wounds.
 It was not clear tonight just who did the shooting, which occurred dur ing general scuff1e in hallway ad- joining the committee room Six ar- rests were made, but no specific charge was preferred against any of the pris- oners. Cohen is said to have beer walking toward window when the fatal shot struck him.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
.lAPLAnp AsRlyEs NTH ....--r.
 szjbO0oOo IN GOLD.
Was Escorted VIrtuaIIy All the Way D,
 British cruissrs.

New York. Oct 15.-The Red Star liner -Laplnnd arrived today with f2,- 5oo.o0o In gold consigned to local bank CTS. assengers said the weasel was es- corted virtually all through the voy- age by British cruisers. The coyvoye remained close to the Lapland. until the liner was well outslde the. war zone, and early yesterday. in a heavy fog. another British cruiser picked up the vessel
 Germany has begun campaign, the object of which is to march from Con- stantinople to the euez canal, accord Ing to Charles Ault of Newark, N. J- who returned today on the Lapland after having spent several weeks in Germany In connection with dye inn ports.
 -Four weeks ago. NIT. Ault said T was told in Berlin that the allies would soon be forced to abandon their attempt 10 force the Dardanelles by the campaign headed for the Suez canal
 9tr. Ault said he thought Germany was now willing to ship dyes and ma terials for dyestuffs to the United States. provided they were assured the dyes would not be skipped to England
 Walter Johnson of Bath. ". Y, an aviator. who has been in D. sia for some time. was another p~ -er. He said the cruisers Breslau .oeben which were sold by Geri.- .n Tur- key early In the war. and both of which have several times been reported sunk were ahoat in Turkish waters four weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

Washington, Oct. 15.-The adequate programme for national defense to be recommended to the forthcoming ses- sion of congress, proposing total ex- penditure on the army and navy next year of about s4O0, ,O00, 900, was virtu- ally completed tonight
 s75,ooo.ooo Increase in War Depart >--f rnent.
 Secretary Garrison's plan. approved by the president. calls for an increase of ST5.o00. .00o In the war departments annual appropriation. to be used for augmenting the regular army to 10000 men, and the creation of a new con- tinental army of 500, 600 men, which. together with the militia of 125.0O0. would give the United States a military force in time of need of 6S5.0o0.
 Increases in Regular Army.
 Increases In the regular establish ment contemplated are:
 Infantry-Ten regiments.
 Field artillery-Fom regiments
 Coast artiilery-F1fty-two companies
 EngineeT drps-Fifteen companies
 Aviation corps-Two detachments.
 All of these new commands would quate supplies of small arms and nelo guns and howltzers
 Continental Army.
 The continental army would be or ganized in convenient geographical d. visions and on the theory that itE members could be citizens of the dis tricts in which their organizations were located. Regular places of mobilization and for storage of equipment for eacf company would be provided and ever, man of the force would know where tC 90 and what he was expected to d when a-call to arms came The six. year enlistment contgact would mak'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

him answer any call to the eolors re- gardiess of any personal affairs with which 1t might interfere.
 Full Pay While Training.
 While under training the men of the continental army would receive the regular army pay.
 In the beginning the new army would would be constituted into regiments. brigades. divisions and army corps as they developed in the various sections of the country
 Service Of continsutaIs.
 The continental army enlistment would be for six years for service with in the continental United States, to serve two months a year for the first three years with the colors. undergoing a period of intensive training
 The remaining three years they would be on furlough. subject to can In time of need
 Naval Proaranme Approved.
 Approval also was given today to the proposal of Secretary Daniels and the general board of the navy for a five-year naval construction programme to cost $500. 900 900. giving the navy 10 new dreadnoughts and 6 battle cruisers as well as more than 70 submarines. So destroyers. 10 scout cruisers and a host of auxiliary ships.
 Secretary Daniels and members of the general board wefe in conferences until late tonight discussing the exact numbeP of ships to be recommended for the fra year and a scheme for eQualizing the expenditures over the the first year, which seemed likely of | adoption, called for two battle cruisers two dreadnoughts. 25 submarines. "A destroyers and three scout ships
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
JURY COMPLETE FOR TRIAL
 OF NEW, HAVEN DIRECTORS.
Jurynen Warned Not to Allow Anyons
 to Approach Them

New York. Oct 15.@The selection of jury to try William Rockefeller. Lew Is Csss Ledyard. Edward D. Robbins and eight other directors, past and present. of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad on the charge Of conspiring to monopolize the transpor- taton traffic of New England was com pleted today. The IF acceptable men represented the painstaling sitting of nearly 260 tRlesmen by attorneys for both sides during the three days that the trial has already been in progress.
 The case WAS adjourned until Monday after Judge Hunt. in announcing that the jurors would not be kept in the custody of the court. delivered what was the opinion by many as an unusu- ally solemn upon the importance of circumspection'' in their conduct He told them they were "to allow no one to approach them on any phase of this case" emphasizing at the same time the importance of the matters under consideration Upon reassembIing Monday the jurors will hear the open Ing address Of R. L. Batts of counsel Tor the government. who expects to take at least a day and a half to out line the huge mass of evidence ot be published in proof of the alleged con- spiracy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
CHRISTIAN ARMENIANs ARE
 FACING DETERMINATION
Returned Missionary Tells the Lay.
 mems Missionary Convention,

Chicago, H., Oct. 15.-A returned missionary from Turkey told the dele- gates to the Laymen's Missionary con venttou that aid must be sent to ChIStlan Armenia, where externaina- I1on raced the remainder of the race. The speaker Rev. James P. McNaugh- ton, said:
 "As a result, in some strange way of this tragic struggle, the racial life of one of the most vjrrile nations of the Orient IS threatened. That there should pc Testige of this people left after what II has endured throughout cen- turies of oppression Is one of the mi acles of history. A systematic at- tempt is now being made to decimate its people so that never again will a racldl aspiration swell their hearts nor Gnrisr1an inspiration fill their
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

London. Oct. 15 10 p. m-From all the main battle fronts comes news of continued fighting, but from none of them has been received any indications , make a marked change in the general situation.
 Proceeding Slowly in Serbia.
 The Austrians, Germans and Bull garians are proceeding methodically with their invasion of Serbia, which, according to the neutral reports, is costing them very heavy price in the lives of their soldiers, as the hard ened veterans of Serbia are taking ev- cry advantage of the difficult country i. to infiict the greatest possible loss on the invaders.
 The Germans, however, have been able to occupy PoZarevac, southeast or Sennindina and claim their companies are moving according to their plans. The Quadrup1e entente allies are per- fscting their prepara tions to assist the Serbians and every day sees addition al troops landed at Salonid, where the French General Sarrai1 has arrived to take command of the allies forces. What steps Russia and Italy have yet developed.
 Political Situation Unchanged.
 The political situation remains un- changed, Greece having formally an nounced she would not intervene in behalf Of Serbia "at present" and Ru- mania although she Is being urged by Germany definitely Co define her posi- ton. not having made any move.
 Heavy Fighting In France.
 Along the western front there has been heavy fighting in the Artos, Champagne and Vosges regions. Att tacks were made by both sides, but the gains and losses are described as being of little importance.
 Russians Assume Offensive.
 In the east the Russians have turn ed to the offensive in the region of Dyinsk and although the Germans claim that they have repulsed most of the Muscovite attacks they admit that the Russians penetrated their line at one point. Except for the hostiiities in this region, things are somewhat .calmer in the east. Lieut.. Gen. Ivanoff the Russian commander, after his vic- tory in Galicia and the subsequent check by the Germans. having for the moment shown himself satisfied with what he achieved.
 Italians Report Successes.
 s The Italians again have been on the offensive and claim to have gained some successes against the Austrians. The Austrians. however. deny this statement.
 British Submarines in Baltic.
 Outside the Balkan campaign Eng land Is watching with the most interest the operations of her submarines in the Baltic. Here, after having driven the German merchantmen from the they have sunk one. and probably two German torpedo craft-one reported to be a. torpedo boat destroyer and the other a torpedo boat-which with other warshfps had come out to convoy ore laden steamers. Activity by the Brit ish navy also is shown in the North sea. The record shows that 24 German trawlers have been captured and taken into Grimsby during the past month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
.Uses. GETTING A MELLON.
 A DAY FOR WAR SUPPLIES
Not . Dollar Could Come Withodt Sanction Of British Governnent-


 New York. Oct. I5.-Of the millions of dollars spent daily in this couutrr by the allies for war supplies. not n dollar. it was learned authorftativeF today. can be spent without first ob- taining the ofictal sanction of the British government
 This sanction is obtained from a committee sitting in London and hold ing frequent sessions. Although the committee has been in operation for many months. it's existence hes not heretofore been generally known out side of governmental circles. Only once, so far as can be learned-and then in the case of Russia-nas the mandate of this body been disresard- ed
 The personnel of the committee haH never been published and probably never will be. It consists. however. Of representatives of each of the allied nations from Great Britain to Mon- tenegro. controls absolutely the pur- chnse of all war supplied in whatever section of the world they may be bought. acts as a financial check and supervisor over all the war chests Of all the allies for war supplies in the few open markets of the world. first of all, fin the United States
 Over purchases made in home mar kets by the various nations. the com mittee holds no supervision Its sphere Is limited strictly to purchases outside the boundary lines of the nations al war and their colonies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
HUNTER HELD RESPONSIBLE
 FOR SHOOTING COMPANION.
Careless Handling of Gun-Youths
 Were Hunting in West Haven.

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 15.-Coroner Mix today handed down finding hold ing Anthony Broderson, aged IS, of West Haven, criminally responsible for the death on last Tuesday of Harold D. Clinton. aged IS. of this city. The youths were hunting in West Haven. handled his gun in a reckless and care- less manner and shot Clinton as he was coming out of clump of bushes.
 The charge of shot entered Cl4nton's head, death resulting soon afterwards 1n hospital. Broderson claimed that he did not know the gun was loaded.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
ALLIED TROOPS HAVE
 LIMITED SPACE IN-eREEcE.
To the Section of saIonlkI Now h
 Serbian Possession.

Berlin. Oct. f5.-(By Wireless to Tuckerton, N. J.-"AccordIng to ad- News Agency, the Greek army took measures to limit the space occupied by tho soldiers of the entente powers landed at Saloniki. Thus, 1t is said, France telegraphers who attempted to establish a wireless station in build ing in the port were fercibly rejected. It Is stated in thtse adYices that S5,- 900 aGreek soldiers who have been ns- sembled at Saloniki occupy all the buildings in the town and that the troops which landed were limited to the section of the port whics Is An Serbian possession"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16

advices which reached here tonight. Accompanying Carranza were many civil and military officials. including General Alvaro Obregon, commander in -chief of the Carranxa armies in the north and General Jacinto Trevino, commander of Monterey,
 Carranza probably will leave Mon- terey tomorrow night. Nothing has been announced officiaily concerning his reported intention to visit the bor- der.
 One thousand picked troops arc &C., companying the first chief as a per sonal bodyguard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
KINGS OF BULGARIA. AND
 RuMANIA EXCHANGE MESSAGES
On the First Anniversary of the Death
 of the Late King Charles.

Berlin, Oct. f5 (By Wireless to Tuck ertonl .--Sofia ad dvices by way of Vienna, say that King Ferdinand Of Bulgaria Ee1ehanged telegTams with King Ferdi-- nand of Rumania on the first anniver- Eary of the death of the late King Charles of RurnaIia. Oct. 10. the Over seas News agencq says. King F'erdi- nand of Bulgaria, with representatives of the Bulgarian government, attend ed requiem in Sofia in memory of the late king.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
RACE TRACK FOLLOWER
 INDICTED FOR EMeEzzLEMENT
Percy R. Phillips, Widely Known Bet
 ting Commissioner.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. Oct. 15.-Percy R. Phillips, widely known among race track followers in the United States and Canada, was indicted by the grand jury here today on the charge of em- bezzling about 13,006" The indict- ment was procured at the instance of James Mulligan of St. Louis. who, it is declared, employed Phillips as bet ting commissioner during the recent race meeting at Churchill Downs and Douglas Park Phillips has been miss- ing since October 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
GERMAN COMMERCE CUT
 OFF IN BALTIC SEA.
British Submarines Have Cleared Out
 Ore Carrying Ships.

London, Oct. Is, p. m-British sub- marines have now cleared the Baltic sea and the Gulf of Rothnia entirely of German merchant ships, says a des- patch to the Star of Copenhagen. Fly cry German ship which was south bound from Sweden when the subma- rines started their campaign has either been sunk or run ashore. It adds:
 "Of fifty German ore carriers, 37 are virtually interned in Swedish ports. the correspondent says
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
ASQUITH HAS FAITH IN
 BRITISH AERIAL CORPS
To Counter the Raiding Attempts oi
 ZePPelins.

London, Oct. 15. S.5s p. m.-Premier Asquith's faith in the ability of Rear Admiral Percy Scott, in charge of London aerial defences, to counter the raiding attempts of Zeppelins, based presumably on knowledge of prepara- tions now making, Is evidenced by the answer in today's preliminary papers to an inquired who was anxious re- Abby, St. Paurs Cathedral and other landmarks.
 "It Is hoped" says the premier, that the service presided over by Sir Percy Scott will deal affeffctiyely with any further attempts at indiscriminate des- truction of property" s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
5000 CIVILIANS HAVE
 BEEN SHOT IN BELGIUM.
Havas Despatch Says by Order of Ger
 man Military Authorities.

Paris. Oct. 15.-A Havas despatch from Havre says:
 More than 5000 civilians have been shot in Belgium by order of the Ger man military authorities, according to authentic news received by the Bel gian government. The figure is ap- proximate and unofficial because local authorities. who fear reprisals, would not dare draw up official reports
 The estimates so far made follow: Antwerp 200, Brabant 800, Flanders 100, Hainaull 400, Liege S45, Limbourg 40. Luzemburg 1000, Namur 1,S00"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
Movements of steamships.

Naples. Oct s.-sailed. steamer Eu- ropa, Liverpool.
 Liverpool. Oct. 14.-Sailed, steamer Dominion, Philadelphia. G Glasgow, Oct 15.-Sailed. steamer Tuscania. New York.
 New York. Oct. 15.-Sailed. steamer Vasileis Constantinop. Piraus.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
ENGLAND IS TO PERMIT
 REFORMATION OF LIcoRIcE
From Turkish Mediterranean Ports to
 the United States.

Washington, Oct 15.-Forelgn trade, adviser Fleming of the state depart nent wns advised today that the Brit iah Rovernmene Is prepared to issun permits for exportation of licorice root frVm Turkish Mediterranean ports ta the United States in American ahips. American manufacturers for screral months have urgently pressed for re- lease of this product
 France agreed to llcorice root exporf- alton from Asia Minor under certain conditions several weeks ago n then became nocesgary to socur permite un-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
PLANS FOR A MAMMOTH
 1RYDocK AT SAN FRANCISCO
Large Enough to Accommodate the
 Largest BattIeship.

Washington. Oct. 15-PIans for a drydock to be built by Union Iron Works at Hunter Point, San Francisco. to be large enough to accommodate the largest battleship built, or building, were approved today by Secretary Daniels. Representatives of the com pany announce construction would be begun immediately. The dock will be 1000 feet long. 10 feet wide and will take vessels of forty foot draft.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
Despondent Trapper Suicides.

Middletown, Conn, Oct. 15.-Des- pondency due to i'll health prompted Arthur E. Hopkins, aged 50, a. trapper. to end his life by shooting tonight in a shed near his home in, the Farm Hill district. He had propped the gun against the wall, so that the muzzle pointed toward his head, then sat in a chair and pulled the trigger with d string. The gun was loaded with buckshot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
pehiaI of Russlan cruIser Sunk.

Petrograd. Oct. 15, via London, 6.4s p. m.-An official denial was issued to- day of the statement in German news papers that a Russian cruiser had been attacked and sunk in the Baltic by German vessels. It is stated that no Russian warships have recently been either sunk or attacked.