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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
INCREASED PAY FOR ARMY
 OFFICERS AND MEN
Provided For in Amendments to the
 Army Appropriation Bill.

Washington, July 26.-Increased pay for officers ard men of the regular army and national guard in active ser vice for the Mexican emergency, i'm proved camp conditions to safeguard their health and authorization for them to vote in the field at the con- ing presidential election were proVid- ed in amendments to the army appro- priation bill agreed to today by the senate.
 By a vote of A to 13 the senate also suspended the rules to adopt an amendment changing the age minimum for enlistment in the regular army from IS to 21 years without the con sent of parent or guardian. Under the provision boys under 21 now serving in the army would not be retained in the service unless they filed within 30 days the written consent Of their parents CT guardians. The amendment was adopted without @ roll call.
 Senator Reed of Missouri offered an amendment which would make the ex- isting provision for increased pay to the army when In service on foreign soil apply also to service on the Mext- can border. Under it officers will re- cejve 0 10 per cent. and enlisted men 20 per cent. increase in pay. In adopt ing 1t the senate also increased the house appropriation for pay from S1,- 050,000 to $l4,1TS,240
 The amendment giving soldiers in the Mexican service authority to vote iii the field at national elections passed without opposition. As a safeguard to tho health of the soldiers an amend- ment was adopted appropriatlng $250,- coo for tho construction of wooden floors and screens in troop tents along the border. The house appropriation of $5.000,000 for small arms was ap- proved despite appeal by the military committee to cut 1t to s2,5o0,o 900 and the senate again voted tr etain the house provision prohibiting insta11a- tion of scientific speeding up systems in government work. An amendment to strike out the latter provision was defeated yesterday but was relntro- duced by Senator Gailinger
 The bill Is expected to pass tomor- row.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
SNUBS CAUSED NEW YORK
 DEFECTIVE TO SHOOT HIMSELF.
Had Testified Against Roman Catholic Clergyman in Wire Tapping Case.

New York, July 26.-"snubs" to which he and his family had been sub- jected because of his testimony against Roman Catholic clergymen, rather than fear of the results of a second test of his efficiency as a te1e- phone eavesdropper, was the reason given in an ante-mortem statement to- night by Detective John Kennel, chief of the police wire tapping squad" for his attempt at suicide today by shoot ing. His physicians say fhere is little hope for his recovery.
 Kennel had listened in" on the tele- phone wires of Monsignor John J. Dunn, chancellor of the Roman Cath oIic diocese of New York, and Rev. William B. Farrell, who are involved in the charges. He testified last Thurs day at a hearing before Supreme Court Justice GreenbaUm that he had re- corded ''phonograms'' of their conver- sations In one of these conversations MOnsignor Dunn and Father Farrell were alleged to have offered Rev. Dr. Daniel c. Potter money to leave the state. Dr. Potter was wanted as a witness at the charities inquiry. Justice Greenbaum permitted Ken ne1 to be subjected to a test of his proficiency in recording te1ephonic con- versations and later pronounced the test a failure. Kennel was to have had another opportunity to prove his proficiency today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
INSPECTION OF CAMPS
 OF NATIONAL GUARDSMEN
To Ascertain Conditions Under Which
 the Men Are living.

Fl Paso, Texas, July 6.-Inspection of the camps of the 25,O00 national guardsmen on station here was begun today by Major General Tasker H. Bliss for the purpose of ascertaining the conditions under which the men are living. He paid particular atten- tion to reports that some of the guardsmen' are disgruntled with bor- der duty and urged the organization commanders to place as liberal con- struction on the recent orders releas- ing guardsmen who have dependent relatives, as the military exigencies permit.
 '"The spirit of these national guards men all along the border is excellent, p he said. While. it is hot and dusty sometimes, exaggerated reports have been spread concerning their priva- ttons, which in reality are negligible D
 General Bliss added that the num- Der of guardsmen who could be sent home under the orders would still leave an ample number of men under arms in the United States to cope with any possible emergency,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
POZIERES VILLAGE IS
 IN HANDS OF BRITISH
Have Strengthened Their Position by Capture of
 Strong Trenches West of the Village
BRITISH PAUSE BEFORE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGE

Other Than Esess Little Fighting Has Taken Place the French Front-n the Vohyna Sector the Russians Are Keeping Up Their Attack on the Teutonic Alies-The Turks Have Evacuated Erzingan, in Turkish Armenia, and the Russians Are in Possession of That Important Strategic Pont-German Admiralty Asserts That Ger Submarine Had Twice Torpedoed British Dread nought Of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, But the British Admiralty Meets the Claim With Denial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
EXCITING SCENE IN
 HOUSE OF COMMONS
Indicative of Strong Feeling Which
 Prevails Among irish Members.

London, July 26, 915 p. m.-An ex- citing scene, indicative of the strong feeling which prevails among the Irish members, took place in the house of commons tonight when Timothy Healy charged the government with arresting 2,000 innocent persons In the course of the Irish rebellion and treating them with cruelty and ferocity which even Germany had not shown in Belgium. The home secretary, he added, by his administration, had started the Sim Fein organization in Ireland and there fore was father of the movement.
 The speaker here called Healy to or- der for trre1evance but did not refuse tho request of Herbert L. Samuel the home secretary, for permission to reply to the charges made by Healy, Secre- tary Samuel characterized Healy's charges as utterly unfounded and de- nled vigorously that prisoners had been ill., treated or placed in solitary con- flnement as alleged The home secre- tary said he would leave the house to judge the value of Healy's allegations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
BRITISH REVIEW OF
 NATIONAL EDUCATION
Proposition Made in House of Lords
 by Marquis of Crewe.

London, July 26, 7.06 ?, m.-The Marquis of Crewe announced in the house of lords this evening that the government proposed to appoint a committee to review the whole field of national education.
 This announcement is the outcome of strong agitation to overhaul the ed ucational system of the nation in view of the defects revealed in the course of the war and with the object of meeting German competition in various fields of research in which Great Britain hitherto has been out distanced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
FRENCH TROOPS FAILED
 TO FOLLOW oMMANDER.
Germans Refrained from Firing When
 They Saw Officers Predioament.

Berlin, July a8 CBy Wireless to Say vilIe).-A correspondent of the Lokai Anzeiger at the front in the Argonne is quoted in an Overseas News agency statement today regarding an incident that occurred In the fighting in that region.
 "A French offioer," says the report, "commanded to attack the German ehasseurs, cried 'En Avant' and jumped from his trench, He had advanced several steps when he saw that no one was following him. The Germans re- trained from firing. Then the French officer, after waiting alone for a short time, saluted the German trench with his sword and returned, as if deeply chagrined, to his own trench"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
N, G. LTEUTENANTs TO
 60 WITH REGULARS
War Department Authorizes General Funston to Garry Out Suggestion

San Antonio, Texas, July 26.-Gen- zation from the war department to carry out his recent suggestion that second ueutenants of the national guard be detailed for service with the regular army, which under the regu- lation, is without officers of this grade. It is estimated that an average of three second lieutenants will be draft ed from each national guard regiment.
 General Funston had two things in mind in suggesting his plan. One was to remedy the lack of second lieuten- ants in the army and the other to af- ford practice for the guard officers
 The men detailed to this service will have only temporary status, but it is thought possible some may be regu- larIy commissioned later,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
VILLA WITH 30 MEN IN
 CANON DE LAS HUERTAs
His Followers Are Scattered Through
 the Foothills of the Sierras.

Chihuahua City, Mexico, July 2s- Villa, with about thirty men, is in the Canon de las Huertas, near El Paso de Penoles, Durango, according to des- patches from General Ramos, sent by courier to Maparn1 and telegraphed to General Trevino today. Caiixto Con- treras, his chief lieutenant, whose death recently was reported from Mexico City, deserted immediately af- ter the ParraI fight and made his way southeast with one-haIf of the men who attacked that city, according to the despatches.
 It was reported that the Villa fol- lowers are scattered through the foot hills Of the SierPas in small bands,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
Y. M. c. A. WORK ALONG
 THE MEXICAN BORDER
Approximately $5o0,ooo Will Be Re- quired-$11o,o0o Has Been Contrib Uted

New York, July 26.-Approximately S50O,000 will be required for the work of the army and navy department of the Young Mems Christian association among the troops along the Mexican border, it Gas announced tonight. More than $11O,OOO already has been contributed. Forty buildings will be $2, 900 to $2.5OO to erect and equip.
 Gifts thus far received include $50,- 900 from the Rockefeller Foundation, S10,O00 each from Cleveland H. Dodge, Mrs. Finley J. Shepard, William Sloane and E. s. Hardness and $5, 1000 each from George w, Perkins and Mrs. Russell Sage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
ARMY OFFICERS AND MEN
 WATCH BOXING MATCH
Regimental Champions Meet in Make
 shift Arena in Mexico.

Field Headquarters in Mexico, July 26-Fifteen hundred officers and men of the punitive expedition damned in to a makeshtft arena last night to watch by starlight thirty-six rounds of lusty boxing by regimental cham pions.
 In the midst of the program non- descript negro quartette announced from the darkness of the arena they wanted to sing and were given the stage between bouts. They sang Dixie and Sally and The Flag and similar airs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
ii BODIES REMAIN IN
 WATERWORKs TUNNEL
May Not Be Recovered for a Week.
 Gas Still Pouring In.


 Cleveland, Ohio. July 26.-The bod ies of II men entombed in the West Side water works tunnel may not be recovered for a week as a result of investigations today which establish ed that gas continues to pour into the tunnel and that there is great danger of a second explosion wrecking the tunnel and the outer crib.
 L. M Jones, federal mine expert and a party, made six trips into the tunnel this afternoon and declared that the deadly gas is so thick in the tunnel that further rescue work should not be attempted until the flow is stopped. It is believed that the gas explosion of Monday night which trapped the tunnel workers and took a toll of twenty-one lives opened up a gas well in the bed of the lake.
 Forty men quit work at Crib No. 5 and 100 left Crib No. today as a result of the report Of the investiga- tors; it being feared that gas from the outer crib tunnel has seeped through into the part of the tunnel ex- tending from Crih No
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
GRAFT CHARGES AGAINST N. Y. POLICE
One of the Deputy Police Commissioners Named by a
 Witness at the Investigation
SENSATIONAL REVELATIONS EXPECTED SOON

Former "Stool Pigeon of Detective William J. Enrigh Indicted Commander of the Vice Squad Made nAf- davit That While Enright's Employ He Had Collected Tribute From Keepers of Questionable Resorts His Arrest on Charge of Extortion the Man Was Told Not be Afraid Keep His Mouth Shut and the De tective and Commissioner Would Get Him Out
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
PROBABLE PURCHASE OF
 DANISH WEST INDIES
Nothing is Known Officially of Trans
 fer in St. Thomas.


 St. Thomas, D. w. L. July 26.- Nothing is known here officially con corning the probable purchase of the Danish West Indies by the United States from Denmark, but the news that negotiations for the transfer of the islands have virtually been com pleted caused no surprise, persistent rumors of the probable transfer of the islands having been received of late.
 Probably due to the reluctance of Danish capitalists to invest more money for improving and maintain ing the islands, conditions daily have been becoming more unsatisfactory St. Thomas is threatened with bank ruptcy, the harbor trade, it's prin- cipal support, being almost dead. St. Croix is facing a social revolution, fol- lowing agitation by laborers for higher wages and better living Condi- tionS.
 Public sentiment in St. Thomas is divided over the question of the transfer of the islands. the lower classes of the people being the more destrous for change.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
WERE NEW YORK BANKS
 CONSULTED BEFORE BOYCOTT?
British Foreign Office Declines to
 Either Confirm or Deny Story.

London, July 26. 7.16 p. m.-The foreign trade department of the for eign office declines either to confirm or deny the story printed here today to the effect that New York banks were consulted by the British officials before the blacklist was published.
 Unofficially it is admitted that 1t is possible some such steps may have been taken, but the department here directly concerned has no knowledge of such negotiations. Steps all ready are being taken here by tEe for eign trade department to consult di- rectly with a number of firms on the list in an effort to secure their re- moval. The government is anxious to expedite such inquiries and de- cIares that no obstacles will be plac- ed in the way of any firm desiring 10 prove it's innocense.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
DROPPED DEAD WHILE
 REPAIRING AN ENGINE
Joseph EngIexbe Died in Plant Of the
 Electric Gable Ger Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, July 28-Joseph Englexbe, about 50 years old. of Bound plant of the Electric Gable company here this morning while repairing an engine for the American Ball Rngine company of Bound Brook. Official in quiry is being oonducted tn determine whether he was electpecuted or died from natural cause. --'--7z sss.sss:-s.s---- sssss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
NO REPORT OF THE
 EXCLUSION OF MIR. M'cLURE
Has Heaehed the State Department at
 Washington.

Washington, July 28.--No report of the exclusion of Mir Mcclure had reached the state department today. Acting Secretary Polk said he had heard nothing about the case since the announcement yesterday that MT. Me- Cure, after being detained, had been released on representations by Annbas- sador Page.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
Movemente of steamshIns.

Genoa, July 14.-Arrived, steamer Dante AIeghieri, New York,
 New York. July 26.-SaiIed, steamer T'rederik VIII, ACopenhagen.
 Genoa, July 24. - Arrived, steamer Italia. New York.
 Bergen, July 24s-Arrived, steamer Kristianiafjord, New York,
 Liverpool, July 24.-Sailed, steamer Cameropia, aNeW York,
 New York, July t26-Sailed- steamer GiuseppJ aTepdi, Naples, Ezz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
NIGHT WATcHMAN CRUSHED
 TO DEATH BY AN ELEVATOR
While Making His Rounds of Factory
 in New Britain.

New Britain. Conn, July 26.-Ernest local factory, was crushed to death by an elevator tonight while making his rounds of the building: The body was found by another watchman who start ed to search for him when Baeders time clock did not register.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
BRANDEIS STILL LEADER
 OF AMERICAN ZIONISM
Has Not Resigned as Honorary Chair
 man of Provisional Committee.

New York, July 26.-Associate Jus tice Louis D. Brandeis of the United States supreme court has not resign ed as honorary chairman of the pro- visional committee for General Zion ist Affairs and retains his leadership of American Zionism, the American Jewish Chronicle announced tonight. The publication asserted also that "it is understood he resigned his other positions only on account of the tact less behavior of some of his oppo- nents," at a conference held here two weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
German Steamer Sunk.

London, July 26, 10.46 p. m.-A Stet- tin despatch to Reuters says that the German steamer Norderney, bound from Sweden to Germany and laden with iron ore, has been sunk north of Aroona, RUger Island. The cap tain and three of the crew were drown cd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
DEMOCRATIC ORATORS
 TO BE SENT TO MAINE
Thirty Members of Congress and Fif-
 teen Other Speakers.

New York, July 26.-Thirty mem bers of congress and fifteen other dem ocratic orators will be sent into Maine for the campaign in that state, but not until after August 20, unless congress adjourns before that date. it was an-
 nounced at democratic national head quarters here today. Fifteen of the congressman selected are senators and one of the first to enter the state will be Senator Ollie James of Kentucky.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
THREATS TO EXTEND
 YONKERs' STREET GAR STRIKE
To Surface, Elevated and Subway
 Lines of Greater New York.

New York, July 26-Threats to ex- tend the street car strike which start in Yonkers a few days ago to all the surface, elevated and subway lines of Greater New York, if necessary to win the demands of the men, were made tonight by William B. Fitzger- aid, international organizer of the car mems union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
DENIAL THAT BRITISH
 DREADNOUGHT WAS SUNK.
A Small Auxiliary Was Attacked Off Coast of Scotland. But Was Not Hit.

London, July a6. TAB p. m.-With reference to the German statement that 9 submarine had torpedoed a British dreadnought off the Orkney Islands July 20. the British admiralty stated that the actual facts were as fellows:
 "A small auxiliary off the north coast Sef. Scotland was attacked by an enemya submarine on the date men tioned, She Was moi mt tagls5 :, sse-=
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
JDIREcToR ePEAKERs' BUREAU
 OF REP. NAT, COMMITTEE
Ralph D. Cool of FIndIay, Ohio, Has
 Been Appointed.

New York, July es.-Ralph D, Cool of F4ndiay, Ohio, has been appointed director of the speakers bureau of fine republican national fcommittee, 1t Wasf annopnced1 tonight by Chairman Willc1x of the committee. MT. Cool was counsel to ttf1e comptreller of the P2rEency< during the Taft L adminis- aaa@n, E 7-~---s=
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
Fourth German War Loan Paid in Cash

Berlin, July 26 (By Wireless to Say ville).-The fourth German war loan has been paid fully in cash. Money borrowed from loan banks on collateral for the war loan totals only per cent. of the entire amount of the loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
British Blacklist
 Injures Americans
BELIEF OF STATE DEPARTMENT
 OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON
PROTEST IS COMPLETE
A Communication Discussing the Prin- ciples Involved Will be Sent to Lon don Probably Within the Next Few Days.

Washington, July 26.-President Will son and state department officials virtually have completed preparation of a protest against the promulgatiOn of a blacklist of American firms under the British Trading with the Enemy Act. It was said today that the com- munlcatlOn would be sent to London probably within the next few days It will discuss the principles involved and will not interfere with the continuance of informal discussions of the repre- sentatives of the two governments of the cases of individual firms included In the blacklist.
 Injures American Firms.
 State department officials believe that their study of the blacklist has proved that it injures American firms in violation of international law. Acting Secretary Polk talked over with President Wilson today facts laid before him by the firms affected and the precedents on which the United States will act.
 Issue Will be Taken Up With Allied
 Nations.
 When the priciples involved are talk en up with the British government it is eXpecter that the issue also will be taken with France, Russia and Italy. It is understood here that in annOunc- ing it's blacklist Great Britain really acted in deference to her allies, who felt that their own merchants were suffering and some British merchants were protiting through failure of the London government to follow the lead of the continental powers in making indiscriminate war upon those located in neutral countries as well as those resident in Germany and Austria Hun gary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
ParafysIs Case Ir North Havsr,

North Haven, Conn., July e28,@A caga of infantile paralysis developed today in the Muddy Rivep district, eight years old Malcolm Lee being stricken with the disease. There are ~ al1sR children gin the faniJz&
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

tortion charge today and was released on a suspended sentence. His story to MT. Swann was the most important development of the day in the inquiry which is now in full swing. Nearly 8 dozen witnesses were examined.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
Milwaukee Free Press Advances Price.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 26.-The Mil waukee Free Press, a morning news paper here, today announced an ad- vance from one to two cents in the price of the paper for street sales. It attributes the advance to the greatly increased cost of print paper. The hanged9priee sWiIl be Effective Aug T.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
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Civil Lord of British Admiralty.

London, July 26. 8.36 D. m. - The Earl of Lytton has been appointed civil lord of the admiralty replacing the Duke of Devonshire who has been designated governor general of Cam ada.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
DANBURY QUARANTINE AGAINST
 NEW HAVEN CHILDREN
Even if Accompanied by Certificates of
 Health,

Danbury. Conn.,. July 26,-HeaTth of- ficer George g. Lemmer issued an orr der today for strict quarantine against all children from New Haven that city will not be allowed to enter or pass through Danbury, even if ac- companied by certificates of health. The order went into effect immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

One ease of infantie paralysis was reported at Hebron yesterday. A sus- pected case is under observation in the town of Columbia,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

Red Cross Supplies for State Troops. Red Cross local branch sent forward today to the Texas border stations various supplies for the soldiers there, particularly those from. this state
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

Five persons were drowned near Sunrise, Wyo., when an automobile in which they were riding was swept away by a cloudburst.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The largest refIeoting telescope mir TOT in the world Is ready for installa- ton at the Carnegie Observatory, on Mount Wilson, near Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The New York State reapportion ment act was declared unconstitution al by unanimous opinion of the Cour of Appeals.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The British freight steamship Tyne which struck on the Muiar ledges neal Grand Manan, N. B., was reported tc be breaking up.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
ALLIED CRUISER WATCHING FOR ARRIVAL OF BREMEN.
Believed to Be Standing Off Beaufort Inlet, Coast of North Carolina.

Beaufort, N. C., July 2G-At feast one cruiser of the allied powers was believed to be standing off Beaufort inlent tonight in an attempt to pre- vent the entrance of the German sub marine merchantmen Bremen, now due at an American port after voyage similar to that made by her sister ship, the Deutschland.
 It was rumored today that the Bremen might arrive here tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

Engine Tender Killed at oeGc t4iII
 New Haven. Conn, July 26.--8oseph Eranko, 36, engine tender at the rail- road yards in Cedar Hill, was missed today: Later his mangled baf wa# found on the tracks
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

Grace Washburn, a moving picture star was severly injured in an automo' bile accident at Long Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The AsPin, a steamship bound fo1 Trespassy Bay, went ashore off the Newfoundland coast, but was f1oated
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The German classes of 1917 an6 1918 will be called to the cOlors, short ly. The draft may be applied any day