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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13
Herman Bergeth returned Saturday
to Grand Forks where he is q student
at the u. c. c.

Misses Charlotte and Mary Horne
and James Horne, Jr., returned to
Fargo Monday after having spent
their holiday vacation at home. Vic
tor Horne, who also spent his vacation
at home returned to Fargo Saturday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Honif of Mum
ich were New Years guests at the
home Of MI. and Mrs. Wig at Hotel
Northern.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Mrs. Frank Dunn, Archie Kelly and
another gentleman from Michigan
City came up from that place Friday
afternoon and spent several days as
guests at the home of J. w, Wheeler.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Miss Dora Eastman returned Sun
day after having spent her holiday
vacation with friends. and relatives at
Grafton.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

J. A. Strand left Tuesday afternoon
on Nc. 8 for the southwestern part OF
bet state to look after business mat
tiers. Mr.. Strand travels for the U.
s. Calendar Co., selling calendars and
novelty advertising goods.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

The Otto Schultz family Of Leeds
spent New Years day at the Dingman
home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

The local orchestra went up to
Hampden last Friday evening to fur
nish music for the big Woodmen
dance which was pulled of at that
place on the eve Of the new year. The
boys reported a large crowd in At
tendance and Q general sentiment Of
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

School started again Wednesday af-
ter the two weeks vacation for Xmas.
The attendance this year is unusually
good both in the high school and in
the grades and with the excellent staff
of teachers in control the school sit
aution of the village is in a fine shape.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

A. c. Simmons returned Monday from
Bartlett, where he spent New Years
with his family and other relatives.
Mrs. Simmons and the children are ex
pected to return the latter part Of this
week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Miss Ida Gessner is home from the
western part Of the state where she
has been engaged teaching school the
past few months.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13
EDMORE
(Edmore Herald)

Quite a number of the young people
were entertained at a New Years
party at the Wheeler home last Fri
day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

John A. Patten, president of the Chattanooga Medicine Co, Ckatta- nooga-. Tenn. died at a Chicago hog pital following an operation for in testinai trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
TO RAISE $2oo,ooo FOR WORLD
 CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES
Effort to be Made to Get President
 Wilson's Approval.

Garden City, N. Y, April e6-A plan to raise $200, GOO with which L->s organ ize a movement to hold a world con ference of churches after the close of the European war was announced here today by the Rev. Frederick Lynch of New York city in an address before the Conference of the World Alliance of Churches for the Promotion of In- ternational Friendship.
 A delegation from the Alliance left today for Washington, hoping to ob- tain President wilson's approval of the project. It was stated here that the money desired is virtually avail able and it was reported that Andrew Carnegie might subscribe a major DOT ton of the fund.
 Simeon E. Baldwin. former Governor of Connecticut, who presided at the meeting tonight, expressed the belief that within ten years nothing would be more probable than that the nations will meet and take a surer and larger step in favor of government by. gov ernment and government over govern ment. He said the events of the last two years had been terrific and revo- lutionary and that wars are episode In the world which will eventually lead toward greater cooperation and greater collaboration in government than ever before.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL
 MERCANTILE MARINE CO
Has Been Acquired by the American
 International Corporation.

New York, April 26.-Control of the International Mercantile Marine com pany, commonly known at the time of it's formation by J. P. Morgan & Co, almost fifteen years ago, as the ship ping trust" and now in the hands of a receiver, has been acquired by the American International Corporation, it was authoritatively learned today.
 The American International Corpor- ation, a $50, ,0O0, 900 organization form ed by the National City Bank and all lied interests a few months ago, has for its main object the promotion Of American trade in foreign fields. The corporation already owns the Pacific Mail Steamship Company by outright purchase from the Southern Pacific Company early in the present year.
 The ships of the International Mcr- cantile Marine are operated by the White Star Red Star, Dominion and Leyland Lines under the English flag and by the American and Atlantic Transport lines under the American flag. These lines are controlled by the company through stock ownership.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Etaples, France, were attacked by Zeppelins Tuesday night, according to Berlin. London asserts that one hun dred bombs were dropped in this raid, but that no casualties have been re- ported and that the damage was slight. Paris says two British sol- diers were killed at Etaples but that only insignificant material damage was done.
 In infantry fighting in the Vosges Mountains Berlin claims the capture northeast of Celles of French first and second line trenches, while south of this region, around Senones, the French say they frustrated a German attack against their position.
 Aside from this fighting artillery bombardments and sapping operations have formed the chief method of war fare on the western front. The re- gions of Avocourt, Hill 30S, Esnes and Montzeyille, northwest of Verdun, continue the scene of violent artillery activity. The aerial corps of both the French and the Germans have been engaged in fighting in the air or bomb dropping manoeuvers.
 No reports of important events have been received from any of the other war theaters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
17TH CAVALRY IN BATTLE
 WITH VILLA BANDITS
Killed Six and Wounded 1o-Anerican Losses Two Killed, Three Wounded.

Washington, April 26.-The war de- partment today gave out this des- patch from General Funston:
 Following just received from Gen eral Pershing: 'Namiquipa, April c5-- A report dated April 24th received to- day from Colonel Dodd, whose column of four troops, Seventh Cavalry, has been operating southwest of Minaca states that he overlook a band of Eillistas near Tomachic on 22nd at 4.3O p. m., killing six and wounding 19 others, probably fatally. Twenty five horses were captured Our loss two Killed and three wounded. Fight lasted until after dark Impossible to tell definitely loss of Villistas Dodd's column when previously heard from was at Penachic on the 17th. Coun- try reported very rough. March made over difficult mountain trails. Willis tas reported under leadership of Ger vantes, Rios Baca and Doninguez. numbered 150 to 200. Baca reported killed yesterday at Santa Tomas. Do not give entire credit to report of his death. Our killed at Tomachic were Ralph A. Raw, saddler, Troop l., Sew enth Cavalry, Private Oliver Bonshee, Troop H, Seventh Cavalry; wounded, Thomas Henry, Seventh Cavalry; Till man T. Matthias, Troop L, Seventh Cavalry Dodd returning to Minaca' "
 second despatch from General Funston follows:
 Late reports from Colonel Erwin states that on the 20th inst scouting party from his command encountered small body of Villistas near Cocomo- raeh1c and mortally wounded four Wounded in Dodd's command doine well and none expected to die"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Discuss Plans to
 Make Dyestuffs
IT OUT TO MEET IN-
 DUsTRIAL DEMANDS.
MANY STUDIES MADE
Speakers at Opening Session of Ma tionaI Association of Cotton Manu- faeturers Tell How Industry Might be Reconstructed.

Boston. April 2s.-The problem of reconstructing the dyestuffs industry in this country to insure a regular supply for the textile trade is near solution. according to speakers at the opening session of the National As day.
 Can Be Worked Out.
 Edward s. Chapin, of this city. commissioned by the association to study the conditions caused by the war reported his belief that the sit nation could be worked out domestic ally to the satisfaction of all indus trial demands.
 "The great needs of the past year." he stated, have been responsible for bringing to light many studies on the use of mordants and dyestuffs that would otherwise probably never have been published or practically tried out
 Dyeing Methods Compiled.
 Tt has been proved conclusively should be used for many purposes. hitherto not dreamed of. with profit to the industry. Dyeing methods have been compiled and elaborated which give, on the various forms of cotton. in modern dyeing machinery. with the use of natural dyewoods. a pleasing and practicable diversion of shades" l"
 Coal Tars Industry.
 "The erection of a comprehensive coal tars industry insuring the coun- try forever against any such calami- tous happening as the present, Is a thoroughly sound and desirable pro- position" Mir Chapin added.
 Herman A. Metz, of New York, dis cussing the German governments an- nounceed release of 15.000 tons of dyestuffs for this country, said there were still difficulties in the form of a British permit for transportation, and the obtaining of American ships to carry the cargo, in the way of early delivery Germany claims 25 per cent. of former shipments have been exported to her enemies and a guarn- tee must be given that this will not be true with the latest promised shipment" he said.
 The associa lion tonight celebrated its one hundredth anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Both Lowestoft and Yarmouth were bombarded by the German cruiser squadron which attacked the eastern coast of England Tuesday. Four per sons were killed and ewelve wounded in. the attack and considerable mater 4aP damage was done.
 Berlin reports that in this raid the steamer King Stephen was sunk and her crew captured and also that a destroyer and scout boat were sunk and a cruiser set on fire. The Ger mans suffered no loss. Great Britain has acknowledged that two cruisers and a destroyer were hit, but said no vessel was sunk. It was the King Stephen which recently refused to give aid to the crew of the Zeppelin I.-19, while the airship was adrift in the North Sea.
 A report from Berlin also says that there was another engagement be- tween German and British war craft off the coast of Flanders Tuesday, in wich a British destroyer was dam aged and an auxiliary steamer sunk, the crew of the latter being made prisoners.
 London, Colchester, Blackwater and Ramsgate and other English towns and a large British supply depot at
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
British Regulars
 Now in Dublin
HAVE REcAPTURED POSITIONS
 FROM INsURREcTIoNIsrs.
MARTIAL LAW IN FORGE
Outside of Dublin All is TranquII- Proclamation Issued Declaring the RsvOIutionists Win Be Dealt With by Military Courts.

London. April 2s.-Brftisb reV,,.-. TT rom Belfast and England are now in Ouoiln and have recaptured from inc LeNOiuuonary faction several impor- tant centers which the members of me Sinn F'ein party and their adher- mad occupied. These include St SteEsens Green and Liberty Hall.
 Martial Law Proclaimed.
 As a measure of precautiou martial law has been proclafuned in inc .itx- and county of Dublin and the bficial announcement is made that drasffc steps are being taken to suppress fine movement in Ireland and arrest aII those responsible for it.
 Heavy Hand for Offenders.
 That the government intends to deal Wltn the offenders with a heavy hand ls indicated by the publication of d presentation in the official Gazette, tonight. suspending fin Ireland Section l. Of the defense of the realm anend- ment act of 1915. which gives to a. Drltish subject charged with an of renee under the act the right to be tried in a civil court.
 Special Military Emergency.
 The proclamation recites that -.he present state of affairs in Ireland is Such as to constitute a special niH- tary emergency as specified in sIib- section Of the act. which enacts that In the event of an invasion or other special military emergency arising out oI the present war the operation of Section l. may be suspended either generally or in a specified area
 Premier Asquith. in the house of commons and Lord Lansdovne. in The house of lords. made reassuring state Inents this afternoon, respecting the situation in Ireland
 Outside of Dublin. said the premier, the country is tranquil.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
MRS IDA sNIFFEN ROGERS
 ADJUDGED NOT GUILTY
New York Woman Who Killed Her
 Two Children Declared Insane.

New York. April 2s-The jury in the case of Mrs. Ida Sniffen Rogers. charged with the murder of her two children. brought in a verdict today Of not guilty on the grounds of in- sanity.
 Mrs. Ida Snihen Rogers. who pois- oned her two children on December 2s. 1914. was given her freedom in supreme court here today after a jury had acquitted her of the murder of her two year old son. John. The verdict was mot guilty on the ground of insanity" After the verdict was returned the court dismissed. upon motion of the district attorneys ofiice. another indictment charging her with the murder of her daughter, Lorfda. eight months old
 Mrs Rogers collapsed when the foer- man of the jury announced the yer dict She quickly recovered her compOgure. however. and left the court room with the man who Is now her husband and who was the father of heer children
 We are going away somewhere where there are flowers" Rogers re- piled when asked their plans.
 On the first ballot the fury stoou nine for acquittal. two for conviction and one undecided Decision wal reached on the third ballot.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Instructions Sent
 General Scott
TO ARRANGE FOR COOPERATION
 WITH MEXICAN FORCES.
DRAWN BY sEc'Y BAKER
To Settle Questions of Military Dispo- sitions as Best Suited to Put an End to Operations of Bandits Along the Border.

Washington. April 26.-General in- structions for the assistance of Ma jor General Hugh L. Scott at his forthcoming conference with Car ranza's war minister, General Obre- gon, were drafted by Secretary Baker President Wilson and with Secretary Lansing of the state department. Gen eral Obregon was due at Eagle Pass tonight, but as no definite word has been received from him as to the time and place of the meeting, the instruc- tions will reach General Scott in ann pie time.
 The only official statement as to the nature of the instructions was the fol- lowing issued by Secretary Baker:
 Instructions sent General Scott.
 "The instructions are to discuss a basis for the most cordial and com plete cooperation between the Ameri- can and Mexican forces in the attain ment of their common object.
 May Influence Diplomatic Relations.
 While the immediate object of the conference Is, as stated, a question of military dispositions to put an end to bandit operations along the border there is no doubt that its result will have a strong influence upon the dip lomatic negotiations between the two governments.
 American Troops to Act as Buffer.
 Suggestions of the conferees would receive attention both here and in Mexico City. It is considered certain that General Obregon will carry back to Mexico City on his return a defiD- ite impression that the American troops will remain in the positions tC which General Funston now is shift ing them as a buffer between the dis trrbed area of northern Mexico and the border until the success of tho Carranza forces pursuing the bandit. removes the danger of further raids or American towns. It also is vertually ! certain that the intention of the Amer. lean forces to police thoroughly al l the territory in the immediate vicin. ity of their advanced bases will b, made clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
EMPEROR WILLIAM WILL
 AVOID TROUBLE WITH U. S.
Associated Press Learns That DeveI- oPments for Settlement are Impend- Ing.

Berlin. April 26, CBy Wireless to The Associated Press from Staff Cor respondent-The Associated Press learns that developments are impend- ing which demonstrate unmistakeably the desire of Emperor William to fol- low a course which will lead Germany and the United States out of the pres ent crisis Tie situation is viewed more enthusiastically here.
 Ambassador Gerard is still maintain ing silence, following his latest con ference with Chancellor Won Beth mann -Hollweg, but The Associated Press has been able to obtain informa- ton from other sources indicating that the out1ok has improved
 The latest indications are that the German reply to the American note may not be delivered until next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
YARMOUTH WAS FORWARDED
 AS WELL AS LOWESToFT
Heavy Guns of German Ships Did
 Relatively Small Damage.

London. April 26, APT p. m.-Yar- mouth was bembarded as well as Lowestoft, by the German warships which attacked the eastern coast yes terday. Four persons were killed and twelve wounded.
 The official statement follows:
 'The bombardment of Lowestoft and Yarmouth yesterday morning began at 4: 10 o'clock and lasted about half an hour. Despite the heavy guns en- ployed by the enemy ships, the dam age was relatively slight. A convales- cent home, a swimming bath, the pier and forty dwelling houses were ex- tensively damaged. Some 200 dwell ing houses were slightly damaged.
 Two men, one woman and one child were killed. Three persons were ser fously wounded and nine slightly wounded.
 Fire was opened on Great Var mouth at the same time. Here the damage was one large building seri- ously damaged by fire and another building slightly damaged by shell fire"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
FOR UNITED ACTION
 OF LUsITANlA SURVIVORS.
To Formulate Plans to Present Claims
 Against German Government.

New York. April 2s.-Charges that German agents had sought to shift re- sponsibility for the sinking of the steamship Lusitania to the Cunard Steamship company. by attempting to ersuade survivors to sue the owners of the liner for damages on the ground of negligence were made at a meeting here today of persons who were passengers on the ill-starred vessel. Joseph l.. Myers and James l.. Leary declared they had been ap- preached by a lawyer. now under in- dictment for alleged violation of the neutrality laws, and told that if they would bring suits against the Cunard Line for S50.000 he would see that they received the money. whether or not they won their cases.
 The meeting was called by a com mittee of survivors to take measures for concerted action to recover for losses. Ogden IT. Hammond. a mem Der of the committee. said the wealthier survivors intended to help those who had been unable to obtain legal aid in pressing their claims. An attorney representing Mir. Hammond advised the survivors that their prim- ary claim is against the German gov ernment.
 "There is no doubt that the claim aEainst the German government is as clear as any diplomatic claim can be- 1t is to he pushed. The American claims should be hurried to a settle ment so that they will be preserved :n case we get Into trouble with Ger many"
 A committee of lawyers was ap- pointed to call meeting of the legal representatives of all survivors on Saturday to prepare for united action They will report to the survivors on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
HOUSE DEMOCRATS SPLIT
 ON PHILIPPINE BILL
Vigorous Opposition to Measure En-
 dorsed by President Wilson.

Washington, April 26.-House dem ocrats in caucus tonight were unable to agree upon the Philippine independ- ence bill notwithstanding a letter from President Wilson unequivocally endorsing the measure as it passed the senate. After several hours of speech making the caucus adjourned until tomorrow night at the suggestion of Speaker Clark, who advised his colleagues to take further time to think over the matter.
 Such vigorous opposition to the bill developed in the caucus that even some of its supporters admitted af- terward that it's fate was doubtful
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
WEALTHY PRIEST SAILS
 FOR HIS "kINGDoMn
To Convert 100000 Acre Island Into a
 Cocoanut Plantation.

San Francisco. Cahf. April 26. = Father Emmanuel Rougier, reputed to be one of the wealthiest priests in the world, sailed from San Francisco to- day for his Kingdom, in the South Paclne He IS the sole owner of Christi mas Island, some 100000 acres. which he intends to convert into a great CO., coanut plantation
 Father lRougier went to the South Sea Island years ago as a missionary and made a fortune in growing and selllng island products. He formerly owned Washington and Tanning Is- lands, selling them to a British syr1- dicate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
sso,ooo FACTORY FIRE
 AT NEW HAVEN
Blaze Discovered by an Early Morn
 ing ArriVaI-Origin Unknown.

New Haven, Conn. April 26.-The company on State and Wall streets makers of rattan goods, was partially burned today, causing a loss estimated at about $3O, 1000. The fire is believed to have started during the night or early morning from an unknown cause as when the doors were opened by an early arrival today a part of the in- terior was found to be ablaze. No one was injured, as only a few work men entered the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
LANSING RECEIVES REPORT
 FROM AMBASSADOR GERARD
Would Say Nothing About It Except
 That 1t Was Brief.

Washington, April 26.-Secretary Lansing announced late today that he had received Ambassador Gerard's re- port of his conference with Bethman- Hollweg, the imperial chancellor, and that it was brief.
 T can say nothing about it." was Secretary Lansing's only comment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
DELAYED REPORT RECEIVED
 FROM GENERAL PERsHINe
Gives Names of Soldiers Killed as SaddIer R. A. Raw and Private Barshee.

two American soldiers killed in the engagement between Colonel Dodd's force and a band of Villa men on April P were: Saddler R. A. Raw and Pri- vate Barshee of Troop H. This in- formation came to Major General Fun ston in a delayed report today.
 The report was from General Persh- ing. It included mention of an en- gagement April 20 between American forces under Colonel Erwin and Villa troops at Cocomorachic. Four Mex jeans were reported mortally wound ed in the affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
SHOT AND KILLED
 HIS OPPOSING COUNSEL
Outcome of Taxpayers Suit at
 Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn. April 26.-Charles c. Trabue shot and killed Harry S. Stokes here today. They had been opposing counsel in the so-called tax payers suit' involving the investiga- ton of city affairs. Mir. Stokes was chief counsel for the tax payers since the investigation began last summer. MT. Trabus was recently employed as special counsel to represent the city. The shooting took place in Stokes of flee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
PRICES OF MEAT ANIMALS CONTINUE TO RISE
Average Increase of 4.36 Per Cent
 From March 15 to April IS.

Washington. Aprily 26.-Prices of meat animals continue to rise, an ay- craze. increase of 4.36 per cent. from March Is to April Is being announced today by the department of agric1II- ture. Prices being paid to producers for hogs, cattle, sheep and chickens on April 15 averaged about 19.1 per cent higher than a year ago. I per cent higher than two years ago. and IA per cent higher than the average of the last six years on that date.