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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
PLANS FOR AN AERIAL
 COAST PATROL SERVICE.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary Au-
 thorized to Proceed.

New York, Feb. 13.-Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, authorized by the Aero club of America to appoint a central committee to formulate work ing plans for an aerial coast patrol service. announced today the names of those who' have consented to serve.
 They are: United States Senator Charles F. Johnson of Maine, United States Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, Representative Julius Kahn of California, Bryon R. Newton, assistant secretary of the treasury, who is at the head of the coast guard and life saving service; F. Lester Jones, su- perintendent of the United States coast ond geodetic survey; Prof. H. C. FTankenf1eld, chief forecaster of the United States weather bureau; John Hays Hammond, Jr, and Emerson Mo Milan of New York. Presidents of 27 aero clubs also will be appointed mem bers of the committee.
 The service is designed chiefly for observation purposes in view of the possibility of war, but it is expected to prove a valuable adjunct to the coast guard and life saving service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
GARRISoN'S RESIGNATION
 HAS CLARIFIED MATTERS.
Has Served to Bring Congress and the
 President Closer Together.

Washington, Feb. IS. - Secretary Garrison's resignation last week has had far-reaching results upon con- gross, in the opinion of administration leaders. When the excitement fol- lowing the unexpected development had subsided, it was apparent that it had clarified the existing atmosphere with regard to two important issues, national defense and Philippine inde- pendence, and had served also magical ly to bring congress and the president closer together than they had been for many months.
 As to national defense, the resigna- tion of the secretary finally sealed the fate of his continental army plan, which chairmen of both house and sen ate military committees declared never could have been accepted by congress. Work began at once on preparation for framing a plan of Liberalization of the national guard to crease reserve de- fensive force. Latent enthusiasm for preparedness was aroused in scores of influential members of both branches who had been opposed to the continen- tai army plan and who had been taking only a passive interest in the defense programme. No wthese members have put their shoulders to the wheel and there is a prospect that an army regu- lation bill will be perfected soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
LANSING IS STUDYING
 MEMORANDUM FROM BERLIN
Announcing That Armed Merchant men Will be Regarded as War Ves- sels.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Secretary Lansing studied at his home today the text of the memorandum from Berlin, announcing the intention ot the German government to regard armed merchant ships of the entente allies as war vessels after Feb. 2S. He will discuss the subject with President Wilson, either tomorrow upon the lat ter's return from his weekend cruise on the Mayflower, or on Tuesday be- fore the meeting of the cabinet. It is probable that the memorandum will De placed before the cabinet.
 The text of the memorandum from Austria, similar to that issued by Germany, had not arrived at the state department tonight, but was momen- tarily expected.
 It is considered doubtful that an an nouncement of the position of the United States will take in the matter will be defined until both documents have been carefully digested and con- sidered Between now and the time the attitude of the government is made known, the state department may notify the representatives of the entente allies here of the receipt of the documents from the central pow CTS so that their governments may be completely informed on the subject
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
THREE MEN AND THREE
 WOMEN AIDED IN ROBBERY.
Or Vault of Collector of Customs at
 St. Paul on Jan. 6.

Chicago Feb. 11.-Three men and three women alleged to have blown open the vault of the United States collector at St. Paul. on January and to have escaped with s3,000 in money and negotiable revenue stamps valued at $577,375, were arrested here. Pa pers found on one of the prisoners suggested connection with the robbery of the New Westminster branch of the Bank of Montreal
 The arrests today and the recovery of two trunks full of revenue stamps was said by Michael L. Igoe, of the United States district attorneys office here. to be the most important made by federal agents in years.
 The prisoners. who live in Chicago, are Michael J. FTannigan, saloon keep CT and wife; Edward Leonard. alleged ex-convict, and wife; John J. Zack and wife.
 The St. Paul robbery engaged the al .. tentfon of several secret service men, revenue agents, private and municipal detectives of a number of cities. The stamps were negotiable and everl wheel in the government machinery was set going for their recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

The Germans are fercely attacking the French positions in the Artois sec tion as well as in Champagne. In the latter district Berlin reports the cap- ture of front of about TOO yards, while the French admit that the Ger mans have gained a footing in some of their advanced trenches near the Tahure- -Somme-Py road.
 In Artois, near Hill 40, which lies southwest of Vimy. the German at tacks followed one another in quick succession, there being four during the course of the afternoon. Pushing for ward in the face of hail of shells md bullets. the Germans on their fourth attempt succeeded in entering one of the French first line trenches, which, however, they failed to hold being almost immediately driven out, with considerable losses in dead and wounded, according to Paris.
 Northeast of SOiSSons, a German at tack preceded by bombardment re- suited in the capture of French troops near Crouy road, but here also they were thrown out, leaving their dead on the field.
 On the British end of the line there have been sapping operations and bom- bardments by both sides.
 All around Soissons the German ar tillery was busy preparatory to in bur the attacks did not develop owing to the French use Of their guns in curtain off fire.
 Considerable damage has been done to German positions in the Argonne forest by the French. Artillery duels are in progress in Lorraine and in the Vosges.
 The heavy guns are being actively employed on both sides in the north ern section of the Russian front, but no important changes in positions have occurred.
 In the 1sonzo region the Austrians have taken from the Italians entrench- ments in the Romben zone, while the Italian artillery has bombarded Aus trian positions at various points, espe- cially in the Gorizia sector.
 On the Black sea Russian torpedo destroyers have sunk additional Tur- klsh sailing vessels and have destroyed bridges and depots ashore
 The German gunboat Hedwig Won Wissman has been sunk on Lake Tan ganyika, Africa, by the Belgians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
WHITE OXIDE OF ARSENIC
 FOUND IN POISONED SOUP,
Which Made a Hundred Guests III at
 Banquet in Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 13.-Analysis of the poisoned soup which made a hundred or more prominent guests violently i'll at banquet given to Archbishop Mundelein here last Thursday night at the University club, was completed by Dr. Frederick O. Tonney today.
 The analysis showed that the guests who partook of the soup missed death by narrow margin. The poison usad was white oXite of arsenic.
 His calculations showed that the CT = tire kettle of soup contained 4S0 grains. This development was regard ed as significant by detectives working on the case. In the amateur labor atory of Jean Crones, the missing as- sistant chef at the club, an ounce bot tie said to have contained the drag, but which was empty, was founl.
 Crones disappeared on the night of the banquet and had not been found tt night.
 Unusua: precautions were taken Sy the police to guard the1f-Ibishop at q bi.s reception rendered him tonight. Thirty detectives were scattered through the crowd and others sat on the platform during the speaking pro- gramme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

pected to leave the speakers chair whenever he felt it necessary to oppose or support any measure, but would do so without any intent to supplant Representative Kitchin or any other committee chairman or leaders.
 Kitchin Has Right to Opinion.
 Its a pity" said the speaker, that all democrats do not agree about all things, but MT. Kitchin has as much right to his opinion as the president has to his or 1 have to mine. I have faith that by the exercise of for bear ance, moderation and wisdom we will evolve plans for preparedness and other great questions, such as raising revenue, on which we can all stand. That's my hope and expectation.
 "No man can bull a proposition through the house by main strength. The entire philosophy of success in that able and tunultuous assembly is to take things by the smooth handle, to rub the hair the right way on the hide, and to confer freely with mem bers, persuading rather than attempt ing to drive, in yielding in non essen tials, firm as a rock on fundamentals. There are 435 members, and every one opinion and to express it whenever
 Magnify Differences.
 eff the busybodies who are trying to stir up strife by magnifying small differences of opinion among democrats would help eliminate these differences they would constitute themselves pa triots instead of marplots."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

the following day. the anniversary of ti." birth of George Washington, will ie flashed from a station near the Rock Island arsenal, Illinois for relay throuShCut the United States.
 oficiaIs Give Consent.
 Government officials here have giv- ell tEe plan their unanimous endorse ment but will refrain from actual participation in the message. This Will be lett entirely to the amateur op . erat'rriZ, wirele:'s associations and Joy s.oIt organizations, the :1tter Icing us ed 10 deliver the messagas t,rroug n ou. theiy respective territories. A copy cf tEe message will be FanGcti personally to each governor and to mayors of the larger cities.
 Quickest Plan of Communication.
 In working out the plan officials of the wireless associations have point ed to radio communication as the quick est means of arousing the country in time of danger. They contrast their work with the performance of Paul Revere, who used the best means then available to spread an order for mob iliZatiOn-a horse.
 The message will be read at Lex ington, Mass, and Mount Vernon, Va, the home of Washington, with appro- priate ceremonies under the auspices Of the boy scout organizations
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
PHILADELPHIA STREETS
 LIKE FROZEN CANALS
Possible to Traverse from One End to
 the Other on Skates.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Philadelphia's streets for several hours today resem- bled a vast network of frozen canals and for the first time in years it was possible to traverse the city from one end to the other on ice skates. A great throng of skaters took advan- tage Of the rare opportunity while the few pedestrians who ventured out struggled to maintain their equilfbr- ium- Scores of persons were injured by falling on the icy streets, but no one was seriously hurt. A blinding snow storm which set in about noon spoiled the skaters sport.
 A sleet storm which started early last night and continued until day break today was responsible for the unusual condition. Solid ice nearly an inch thick formed in the streets and on telegraph and telephone wires. Wire communication was badly crip- pied, while some points in the state were entirely cut off
 At nightfan the snow ceased falling and traffic conditions again became normal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
coRNELL'S CHEMICAL
 LABORATORY DESTROYED
Loss Estimated at $500, ,ooo-PartIy
 Covered by Insurance.

Ithaca, \. Y, Feb. 13.-AIorse Hall, erected in 1890 and containing Cornell University's valuable chemical labora- tories and scientific equipment, was destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at s300,O0O, partly covered by insurance The cause has not been determined, as there was no one in the building at the time.
 The fire started in a photographic laboratory on the third floor of the main building and spread to the Car negie addition erected several years ago at a cost of $65, 1000. Bremen were menaced by chemical explosions and the lack of water pressure hampered their work. A quantity of chemicals which. it is said. cannot be replaced in this country at present, owing to the European war, was consumed. all though radium worth about s1.00o was saved.
 More than 2,500 students will have to rearrange their schedules as every course at Cornell, except that of law, requires the study of chemistry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
FOUR INCHES OF SNOW
 IN NEW YORK CITY
Hospitals Kept Busy Treating Persona
 Suffering from Broken Limbs.

New York, Feb. 13.-Four inches of snow fell here today and coupled with rain. sleet and increasing cold, make walking difficult and seriously i'm peded traffic. Hospitals were busy treating persons suffering from broken limbs, sprained ankles and wrists, all though no fatalities were reported. FL evated train and surface car sched- ules were interrupted.
 Incoming trainA on the New York Central, New Haven and other rail- roads were delayed from 10 to 40 min utes. Many wires are down along some of the railroad lines, but no serious property damage has been caused, as far as can be learned.
 An army of 10000 men was put to work clearing the city's streets of snow and sleet.
 The Western Union Telegraph com pany reported forty wires down be- tween Philadelphia and Baltimore and 26 down between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Little trouble, however was experienced with the wires in this vicinity, it was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
FIRE LOSS OF $1oo,ooo
 AT WINDSOR LOCKS.
Factory of the Anchor Paper Company
 Destroyed.

Windsor Locks, Cnn., Feb. 13.-Fire of uncertain origin tonight destroyed the factory of the Anchor Paper com pany here. entailing an estimated loss of $100,000 The mill which was erected in 1884, was situated on the canal bank adjoining other factories, but the fremen prevented a spread of the flames. The heavy snow storm and the lack of water pressure handi- capped the hremen.
 The blaze was discovered by the watchman while he was making his hourly rounds. The fire was first seen near the elevator shaft and in a few moments the entire place was a mass of flames. One fireman was overcome by the smoke and another was in Jured slightly by falling slate from the roof.
 About sixty persons were employed. The mill has been very busy for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
PRESIDENT ON YACHT
 IN DRIVING SNOWSTORM.
Mayfiower is Expected to Dock in Washington About 8 a. m. Today.

The presidential yacht Mayfiower, with President Wilson and his wife aboard, left old Point Comfort at o'clock this afternoon and steamed up Chesa- peake bay in the face of a driving snowstorm. She Is expected to dock at the Washington navy yard about 8 o'clock tomorrow morning
 The president did not come ashore during the day. declining an invitation to play golf at the Hampton Roads club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL
 GIRL WAS POISONED.
Body Was Found in the Snow Near
 Lake Forest Thursday.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-The poison which caused the death of Marina Frances Lambert, the high school girl whose body was found in the snow near Lake Forest last Thursday, remained un- traced today. investigations to deter milne where and by whom the poison was secured were continued at Madi- son, Wis, Chicago and North Shore, near Lake Forest.
 William H. Orpet, University of Wis consin student and former sweetheart of Miss Lambert, who was charged with murder in connection with her death, remained in jail today. States Attorney Dady of Lake county decided that although he had lodged the charge of murder against Orpet, he had not yet formed a conclusion as to whether the death was due to murder or sui eide
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
CONTRACTED ANTHRAX
 IN LEATHER FACTORY.
Resulted in Death of Niles Reynolds
 at GIoVersville, N. v.

Gloversville, N. Y, Feb 13.-Niles Reynolds. 53, died today from anthrax, which he contracted last Wednesday while working in leather manufac- turing plant here on sheepskins inn ported from South America. The dis ease was communicated through a pimple on his neck. This was the sec ond case among workmen of the same plant within a year. The other recov- cred
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
Eastern States
 Covered with Snow
IN BOSTON THE SNOWFALL WAS
 THIRTEEN INCHES
WAS EASILY HANDLED
Transportation Companies Generally Were Able to Maintain Their Sehed- uIe-coastwise Shipping Remained in the Harbor.

Boston, Feb. 13.-A storm of three days duration ended tonight, leaving behind a snowfall of 13 inches, the largest since December 1909. There was little wind except on the exposed sections of the southern New England coast, and as the snow was light and fine it was easily handled by street and railroad workmen Transportation companies generally were able to maintain their schedules with com paratively short delays.
 Most of the coastwise shipping re- mained in harbor on account of the thick weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

Senate lands committee continued oil lands hearing.
 Debate on postoffice appropriation bill was continued in the house.
 Emperor William has announced his decision that the marriage of Prince Joachim is to take place at Potsdam
 A severe cold wave was being felt throughout Aroostook, Me, county and the mercury was dropping fast along the St. John river.
 A despatch to the Morning Post from Rerne says German gents, especial ly women, are buyins large Iuanti- ties of wool in Switzerland. legislature, set for Feb. 24, may be postponed on account of the serious illness of Premier George J. Clarke.
 Cleveland Baptists announced Sun day they have completed their cam paign for $500,O00, for permanent re- lief for aged pastors begun May 1915.
 DiIlwyn Wistar, head of one of Phil adelphia's oldest and most distin- illness of two years. He was T2 years old.
 The suggestion that he should be- come minister of aviation has not been agreeably received by Lord Northcliffe.
 The first call to the married men who attested under tho Derby scheme the London Daily Mail says, will be | issued a month hence.
 The public execution of Sergeant Manuel Rojas an da vivilian. which was to have taken place at Juarez yesterday, wh deferred.
 President Fuentes has requested | that the post of Chilean ambassador at Washington be again offered tc | Jermain Riesco, former president oI Chile.
 John Mitchell, chairman of the New | York State industrial commission, 1T an address at New York, outlined the programme of organizei labor. 1 Investigation of alleged activity or | the part of British agents on the re- | cruiting soldiers within the borders | of the United States was started il l Chicago.
 1 Mayor Costello called a meeting O. | the Calgary, Alberta, city council tC take steps to prevent a recurrence O. the rioting by mobs of soldiers anC l citizens.
 Nearly all public and business build ings in Springfield, H., were closed il honor of the 107th birthday of Abra ham Lincoln, Springfields greates citizen.
 The bell in Kings chapel, cast b Paul Revere, and which has long bee under repair, was rung for the frs time in ten years in honor of Lincoln birthday.
 More than 150 boy athletes from
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
296,ooo PAIRS OF SHOES
 SENT TO BELGIUM.
Announcement Made by Belgian Relief
 Commission.

New York, Feb. 13.-The commission for relief in Belgium announced tonight that since the beginning of it's winter campaign it had sent 296,0 pairs of shoes to the destitute in Belgium and northern France. Of this number
 100000 pairs were for women, 10000 for children, 4S,000 for boys, AS. 900 for girls and 10000 for men. To relieve the situation in outlying districts, the commission purchased S25,0 ,0O0 worth of leather to be cut up and tackled on wooden soles and to repair old shoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
OBITUARY.
G. Henry Whiteunb.

Worcester, Mass. Feb. 13.-G. Henry WhitcomH, a capitalist who was one of the pioneer envelope manufacturers of the country, died after a long Ilnesss. He was trustee of Amherst college, Mount Ho1yoke college and Worcester Polytechnic institute. At one time he was chairman of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign mis- sions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
STRIKE AT AMERICAN
 SUGAR PLANT SETTLED.
4,3oo Men and Boys Employed There
 Granted Concessions.

New York, Feb. 13.-The state board of arbitration announced today that 4,300 men and boys employed at the plant of the American Sugar Refining company in Williamsburgh who have been on strike would return to work tomorrow morning. They have been granted concessions which will mate
 rially improve their working condi- tions the working hours of all classes of employees will be materially de-
 creased and their pay increases will range from four to ten cents an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
glnboat were made prisoners.
 Major Arthur GrenfeIi Wounded,

London. Feb IA, 2.20 a. m.-Major Arthur GrenfeIl, of the Royal Bucks aussars, has been wounded in France
 He was a director of the Canadian Agency, Ltd, and Chaplain Milne Erer1feN and the company banker which Jailed in June, 1914. Major GrenfeH kuffered severe losses in the failures,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
BRITISH STEAMSHIP STRUCK
 BY LIGHTNING BOLT
Officers at First Thought They Had
 Struck a Mine.

New York. Feb 13.-The British steamship Dunclutha. which arrived heer today from aA1nchester, England reported that she was struck by light ming in storm on January 1a The bold shat sred the foretopmast ant: the officers at first thought the ship had struck mine. Lifeboats had been swung ouc in position for such an e.a- ergency, but as he sea was co high to launch them, it was feared the ship was doomed until investigation disclos- ed what had happened
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

After a meeting last night Of the general strike of the Waist and Dress makers Union, it was announced that approximately 10000 of the 10000 me mbers on strike will return to their worK in unionized shops.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
sEc'Y M'ADoo WILL
 NOT BE DELEGATE.
To National Democratic Convention in
 St. Louis Next June.

Adoo wrote Chester c. Platt of Bata via, N. Y. that under no circumstances would he permit of himself as dele gate to the next democrataic national convention in St. Louis next June. MT. Platt asked the secretary about his attitude. MT. McAdoo's letter said that he felt that delegates should be chosen from men who have stood in the trenches and fought the battles Of the rarty and have not received of ficial rositIons."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14

"I insist as a representative of the navy department" said Rear Admiral Benson, chief of operations. before the house harbors committee, that as long as we have a navy yard at New York, with drydock facilities, there is pressing necessity that we should be able to get there with our battleships under all conditions"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
FEARS FELT FOR
 A FRENCH CRUISER.
AniraI Charner Has Been PatroIinq
 Austrian Coast,

Paris, Feb. 13, 3.55 D. m.-The fol- lowing official statement was given out here today:
 The ministry of marine fears for the fate of the cruiser Amiral Charner. which has been patrolling the Aus trian coast'
 No news has been received from the cruiser since February 8, when, ac- cording to German telegram, a sub- marine sank a French warship"
 The Amiral Charner, under normal circumstances carried a crew of 370, She was 347 feet long, 46 feet beam and displacement 4,680tons. She was armed with two 7.6 inch guns in tur- rets forward and aft. six 5.5 inch guns, Tour pounders, four 3 pounders, six one-pounders and four torpedo tubes She was laid down in 1889.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-14
KitChin to Remain
 Dem. HOuSeL Leader
SPEAKER CLARK SAYS THERE IS
 NO EFFORT TO DUST HIM
DIFFERENCES MAGNIFIED
Speaker of House Declares Busy bodiers Are Trying to Stir Up bearance.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Speaker Clark issued a statement tonight character izing as nonsense talk of busting Rep resentative Kitchin from the majority leadership because of his opposition to the preparedness programme and other administration plans. He said he ex-