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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
Auto Thief Shot
 by a Meriden Cop
THIEF HAD FIRED FIVE SHOTS
 AT THE POLICEMAN
OFFICER RETURNED FIRE
James Nelly of Boston, the Miseresnt, Sustaineds Fractured Thigh-Po- Iiceman Was Less Than Ten Feet Off When He Was Fired Upon by the Escaping Man.

Meriden, Conn, Nov. 2S.-Patrolman
 John J. Custy had a narrow escape from death this evening about 10 o'clock when an automobile thief whom he was pursuing fired five re-
 volver shots at him. Custy retaliated with five shots, one of which wounded the escaping man in the left leg, frac- turing the thigh. The priosner, James Nelly of Boston, was taken to a hos pital. He is charged with theft of an automobile and assault with intent to sl1ill. The police received word at 3:45 o'clock that an automobile had been stolen this evening in Springfield. About an hour afterward Custy saw the machine pass through the city. He started pursuit in an automobile which stalled near the city limits. An automobile coming to the city was communicated and the policeman caught Up with the stolen machine at a garage near Brown peach orchard in Wallingford. When Custy stepped out of the automobile Nelly noticed his uniform and started to run. The officer, who was less than ten feet thief turned and started firing at the officer who was less than ten feet away. Custy returned the fire and one of his shots hit the mark and the wounded man fell to the road. He had $S7 on his person. He is 23 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
EXPERIENCES ABOARD A
 GERMAN SUBMARINE Which Sank the Danish Steamer Therese in the Bay of Biscay.

Berlin, Nov. 2S.-(By Wireless to Sayville). Experiences of a German submarine which sank the Danish steamer Therese in the Bay of Biscap and of the crew of the Danish vessels are published by the Copenhagen Poli- tiken, says the Overseas News Agen- cy. The Therese, says this account, was sunk by an explosion of bombs duringa storm The crew of 19 men, of whom half were EhgIish, were taken on board the submarine, where they remained for IS hours. On the following day the submarine stopped a Norwegian steamer carrying coal from England to Italy. Since there was no room on board the submarine for the crew of the Norwegian vessel, the crew of the Therese was sent on board the Norwegian craft which was directed to take them to Brest.
 Meantime, says the account, Brit ish steamer had appeared. A British torpedo boat destroyer which was hid den behind her opened fire upon the submarine, which escaped by sub merging.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
NARROWING EXPERIENCES
 OF SYRIAN REFUGEES Hid in Caves and Were Hunted Like
 Wild Anamals.

New York, Nov. 28-Harrowing ex- periences which Armenian refugees from Turkey are passing through in their flight to the Russian Caucasus are described in a cable message re- ceived from the American consulate at Tiais, made public here tonight by the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief The committee states that the demand for mere nec- essities in one district alone to re- lieve the suffering has reached $100,- 900 month. The message, signed by three nissiona ries, said:
 After a year of hiding in caves, hunted like wild animals, thousands of new refugees are coming from Tur- key. They are being fed by the Rus sian government but are destitute of bedding and clothing. There is great suffering from the severe climate. Aft CT personal investigation by our com mittee we urge an appropriation of s100000 for bedding for 15,000 new refugees"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
TWO zEPPELINS DESTROYED
 IN RAID ON ENGLAND
Damage Done by German Airships
 Was Very Slight.

London, Nov 2S-The destruction of two of the Zeppelins that partici- pated in last nights air raid caused great enthusiasm in the northeastern coast towns which had suffered so often in previous air raids.
 This morning the naval airman who arrived to report the success of the British in their fight against the air ship which was making her way home ward when she was brought down was given a tremendous ovation by the townspeople, who carried him shoulder high through streets crowd ed with cheering people. while the si- rens of the shipping shrieked triumph ant1y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
AMERICAN STEAMER cHEMUNG
 DESTROYED BY SUBMARINE
All on Board Were Saved-Ship Was
 Carrying Contraband.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Oficial re- port on the destruction of the Ameri- can steamer Chemung by a German submarine was received by the state department late today from the Amer ican consul at Valencia. Spain. He said all on board had been landed safely.
 The case appears to be similar to the destruction of the American ships William F. Frye and the Leelanaw, both carrying contraband, damages for which are to De awarded by diplo- matic negotiation. As there was no loss of life nor apparent violation of Germany's pledges the case is not re- garded as alarming.
 In the long-argued case of the Frye, Germany agreed that an American ship carrying contraband and sunk be- cause a submarine could not get her into port, should be paid for in full. The amount of damages is thought to be the only subject for negotiations in the present case.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
RIDING HALL AND STABLES
 AT NORWICH UNIVERSITY,
Plans Made for Collection of Sf5o0oo
 for That Purpose.

New York, Nov. 2S.-F'ifty five thou sand of the $150,0l0 needed for the erection of a riding hall and stables at Norwich university, Northfield, Vt., made necessary by the war depart ment's designation of the institution as unit of the reserve cavalry off, cers' framing corps, has been raised, it was announced here today at a lun- cheon given by the preparedness com mittee of the Spanish American War Rough Riders. Plans Were made for the collection of the full amount
 Major General Leonard Wood, who spoke at the 1unchecn, said that Nor wich was more in need of government backing than any other military col lege in the country. It was for this reason, he said, that the university was endorsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
WAGE INCREASE TO MEET
 THEAHIGH COST OF LIVING Has Been Granted to 10000 Employees of Standard Oil Go. of New Jersey

New York. Nov. 2S.-A wage in- crease to meet the high cost of living by which 10000 of, it's employees will be benefited beginning December l, was announced here tonight by the Standard Oil company of New Jersey. The plan calls for an advance to un- skilled workers in the New Jersey refineries from s2.20 to S2.50 a day and 25 cents fat for all classes of la bor now receiving higher than $2.20. Wage earners, it was stated, who are paid less than $ $ 5 will aseeetpe- .an Increase in proportion to the advance for unski1led labor. The company s refineries are located at Bayonne Railway, Elizabeth and Claremont
 The announcement stated that wage increases granted by the company since August, 1915, bring the total to S7 per cent, not including reduction In the hours of labor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
MISS EDITH P. RANGER TO E CONTEST BROTHERS WILL. Landscape Painter Who Left $213,320
 to "Promotion of American Art"

New York, Nov 2S--The will of Henry w. Ranger, the landscape paint CT, who dedicated his $213,3z0 estate to the ''pro,nition of. American art" was attacked in the surrogate's court here today by his sister, Miss Edith F. Ranger, of this city. Miss Ranger charges that the artist was of un- sound mind at the time of the execu- tion of the will and that it was pro cured by fraud She was not men toned in the will.
 The artist left his estate to the Ma tional Academy of Design, with in- structiors that the income be used for the purchase of works by North Amer ican artists to be presented to public galleries throughout this a'untry and Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
PAINTED WHILE RIDING ON
 BUMPERS OF A LOCOMOTIVE
David Benjamin, Prominent in Coal
 Fields, Fell Off and Was Killed.

Hazelton. Pa, Nov. 2S.-David Ben jamin, head of the Pennsylvania Quar- rying, Stripping and Contra cting com pany, president of the Benjamin Iron and Steel Works and one of the best known men in the anthracite coal field was killed and his son, Harry, serious ly injured today at the Ebervale op- erations of the concern. Riding on the bumpers of small locomotive running backward up a grade at high speed. the elder Benjamin fainted, fell off and was crushed to deathI His son received his injuries trying to rescue him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
RAILROAD EMPLOYEs CLAIM
 UNFAIR METHOD OF MANAGERS
To Prevent Men Voting Their Convic-
 tions on Strike Proposition.

Nashville. Tenn. Nov. 2s.-Oficials of the Railroad Brotherhoods whose members employed by the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway are voting on Q strike proposal. issued a statement today, charging that the road was crnploTing unfair meanss to prevent the men from voting their convictions. The statement replied to one by road officials giving notice that strikers would forfeit their priority standing with the company.
 The strike vote was nearing com plet1on today. but brotherhood officials said the count would not begin until all the ballots were received.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
OBITUARY
A Foster Higgins

Greenwich, Conn, Nov. 2S.-A. Fos- ter Higgins, an authority on marine insurance; former president of the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York and a former vice president of New York chamber of commerce, died at his home here today of a compli- cation of diseases. He was S5 years of age. MT. Higgins was reputed to be a multi millionaire. He was a member of several hunting and yacht ing clubs.
 He took an active interest in the af- fairs of Christ Episcopal church here and for 25J years was senior deacon He leaves 1.-two granddaughters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
FIRST. WEEK OF TEST
 OF CHICAGO DIET SQUAD
On Food Costing 33 2-s Cents a Per- son Each Day a Total Gain of 27 Pounds Has Been Made.

Chicago, Nov 27.-The diet squad which is undergoing two weeks test to helpeStablish an economical stand ard of living and to prove that palata- ble and nutritious meals can be serv- ed at cost not to exceed forty cents a day has been fed for a week at a net cost for food consumed of B 2-3 cents a person each day. On this diet the squad has gained total of 27 pounds.
 The first week of the test was fin ished tonight. A statement of food consumed, purchased at random at re- tail stores in the downtown district. shows that tho total cost for. food for 12 persons was $es.2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
GOVERNMENT FEEDING
 SOLDIERS ON 27 CENTS 4 DAY
Allevyaacs Provides Beet of Raticns,
 With Scrnc Dosicacieo.

s San Antonio, Texas, Nov. ee.--whiie the chicago health department is etriv:ns to hold the cost Of food for members of the Diet squad within the limit of forty cents Q day per person. ihe government fr feeding tho thous- daily per capita cost of 27 cents. The allowance provides tho bcst of rations and usually leaves surplus at the end Of the month to be spent for deli- eaciss.4 according to conmissary off, cers Of the southern department.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
MUST NORWAY ACCOMMODATE HERSELF TO GERMAN WISHES?
Berlin LokaI Anzieger Says So- Also Must Alter Economic Policies

London, Nov. 2S. 5.20 p. m.-An Am sterdam despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company quotes the Der lin Lokal Anzeiger in commenting on the report that the Norwegian gov ernment has conceded that it's sub- marine restrictions cannot be main tained, as follows:
 Ut may be supposed that final agreement will soon be reached, but in addition to the submarine question there is also the economic question and the position of Norway as an in dependent neutral to be considered To maintain good relations with Ger many she must alter her economic policies and accommodate herself to Germany's wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
AN ss.ooo FIRE IN
 NEW HAVEN LAST NIGHT
A Four-story Brick Building Burned
 Fire of Undetermined Origin.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 2S-Fire of undetermined origin tonight destroyed a four-story brick building in the wholesale district in Water street, oc- cupied bv the JF. c. Bushnell com pany, wholesale grocers; the J. F. Scholl Cigar .rmpany and the Stand ard Rivet and Washer company. Es- inmates of the loss range from ESQ., 900 and upwards.
 The firt started shortly before mid night and was not controlled until an hour later. At; one time the blaze threatened to spread to other large mercantile establishments.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
PITTsRURG AFTERNNoN PAPERS
 HAVE DOUBLED THEIR PRICE.
No More Free Copies Even for Adver- tisers--Increased Expenses the Cause.

Pittsburg. Pa., Nov. 2S.- -lll\ after noon papers in this city announce to- day that, effective Dec. 1, the price of copies will be doubled and that ad- vertisers and others heretofore recejy- ing free copies will have to pay tile advanced price, two cents The papers are the Chronicle Telegraph, Evening Leader, Press and Sun.
 Owing to the enormous increase in cost of white paper and otlser mate rials used in the production of news papers, it is impossible to produce a newspaper selling ar one cent" the an nouncement says.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
EMPEROR FANcIS JOSEPH'S
 BODY IN HoFRURG CHAPEL
Throngs File Through to Pay Their
 Respects to Dead Emperor.

Vienna, Nov. 28. via London, $50 D. m.-The doors of the black -draped Hofburg chapel. where rests the sii- yer casket with the body of the late Emperor Francis Joseph, were opened ing throngs of people then began to file through to pay their respects to the dead emperor. All classes were represented, rich and poor, gentry and workingmen and women standing shoulder to shoulder in the crowd talk ing their turn in passing before the unOpened caSket.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
CHIHUAHUA CITY EVACUATED
 BY GENERAL TREVINo
Said to Be Because of Shortage of
 Ammunition. 0

Juarez, Mex, Nov 2S,-F'or the first time since the report gained circula- ton, CarranZa official here admitted late today the possibility that General Trevino had been forced to evacuate Chihuahua City because Of a shorte ge of ammunition.
 This official declared that retire ment to Sauz, if made, was for tenn porary military reasons only. He add ed that Trevino would move south ward as soon as Murguia reached the scene of action. Carranza officials ex- hibited a telegram dated Nov. 27 as proof that Trevino was in Chihuahua City yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
RED CROSS RELIEF WORK
 IN SOUTHERN SERBIA
Has Been Extended to Territory Re-
 gently Reconquered by Allies.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-Extension of Red Cross relief work into the dis tricts of southern Serbia recently re- conquered by the allies and provis- ion of an additional fund Of $16000 to carry on relief at the Armenian re- fugee camp at Port Said, Egypt, were announced tonight by. Red Cross headquarters here. Relief agents abroad have reported that a large percentage of the 100000 people in the re-conquered portion of Serbia was Monastir in need of food and clothing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
FORMER HARVARD FOOTBALL
 STAR KILLED BY EXPLOSION
Stanley B. Pennock, Guard on 1914
 Football Eleven.

Newark, N. J., Nov. 2s-The body of Stanley B. Pennock. star guard on the 1914 Harvard football team, who was killed yesterday in an explosion at the plant of the Aromatic Chemical company, of which he was partner. was claimed today by his father and man was not learned here until today. He played left guard against Yale in 1914 and was chosen that year by Walter Camp for the same position on the so-called AllSAmerican team. He was 24 years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
HUGHES WON MINNESOTA
 BY JUST Se2 VOTES.
The Final Official Count; Hughes
 179,544, Wilson 179,152.

St. Paul, Minn. Nov. 2s-Charles E. Hughes plurality in Minnesota at the recent presidential election was 392 votes. the state canvassing board determined today. Discovery of slight errors in the original tahulation re- suited in a net loss of four votes by MT. Hughes, the final official count being: Hughes 179.j44, Wilson d79, 52
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
WORRIED OVER FOREIGNERS
 IN CHIHUAHUA CITY
Villa Reported to Have Said He
 Would Kill All Captured.

Fl Paso, Texas, Nov. 2S.-Friends of the Americans and other foreigners who remained in Chihuahua City are worried over the safety of these for eigners as Villa was reported to have declared he would kill all foreigners when he captured Chihuahua City. There are believed to be six Ameri- cans in the city.
 They started to come to the border on the last train, it is said, but were advised to remain by friends who feared the bandits would stop the train and execute them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
MACKENSEN CLOSING
 IN ON BUCHAREST
Are Still Progressing From the North and the West
 and the South and Southwest
TEUToNs 37 MILES FROM RUMANIAN CAPITAL

Unofficial Dispatch From Bucharest Says the Rmanans Are Retiring Perfect Order Toward New Front Already Settled for Defense-Divergent Reports Come About Events Transporting in Macedonia the Russian Front Considerable Activity Has Developed in the Region of Riga-In the Carpathians the Russians Have Begun Another Attack Against the Austro- GermansNine Ves sells Have Been Sunk Either by Mines Torpedoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
VANCE MCCORMICK ANSWERS
 CHARGE MADE BY O'LEARY
Democratic Chairman Declares That
 His Assertions Were Justified.

New York, Nov. 2S.-In his answer to his suit for alleged libel brought against him by Jeremiah A. O'Leary for a statement published on October 3, filed here today. Vance Mccormick, democratic national committee, declar- ed that his assertions were justified.
 MT. Mccormick quoted in full Mir. OLeary's telegram to President Wilson on September 29, maintaining that his criticism of the president for the sale of war munitions or loans to any na- tion or nations with which the United States is at peace, was groundless.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
:. Mott. convicted of hriherv

Charles F. Mott, convicted of bribery in connection with the Onondgaa County Tuberculosis Sanitorium scand-
 al, was sentenced to States Prison
 for not less than four years and nine
 months and not more than nine years and six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
IN. Y. Egg Boycott
 in Full Swing
FE0F FAL, STATE AND CITY OF.
 FIcIALs ARE BUSY
TURKEYS DROP IN PRICE
High Prices of Living Responsible for Suicides, Death From Lack of Proper Nourishment and Birth Control, Is- raeI Feinberg, Head of coroners' commissio1 Asserts.

New York, Nov 2s. - New York city's fight to reduce the high cost o4 living began in earnest tonight with a boycott on eggs by thousands of housewives.
 This was followed by a direct ap- peal by the National Housewives League to President Wilson for the regulation of the country's food supply and mettings of federal. state and city officials and Investigating committees,
 Continued on Page Six)
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin, aged 75, was burned to death in an explosion at her home at Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
TWO cENTENARIANs AT
 FUNERAL OF WILLIAM HARRIS.
Hundreds of Actors and Theatrical Producers Also Were in Attendance.

New York, Nov 2S-Two centenari- ans attended the funeral of William Harris, Jean Of New York theatrical managers, herc today. They were Kit ty Clark, flo years old. and Harry Smarte, 108 years old. both we'll known on the stage when Harris was a boy. The funeral was attended by hundreds of actors and theatrical producers of national fame.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
EMILE VERHAEREN, BELGIAN
 POET, CRUSHED TO DEATH
Wkae Endeavoring to Board Train at Rouen, France.

Paris, Nov. 28, 45S p. m--Emile Verhaeren. the Belgian poet, was crushed 10 death last night at Rouen while endeavoring to board a train.
 Tho French government has been requested by Senator Marchand to hold a national funeral for Verhaeren. He suggests that his body be placed in the Pantheon. there to be held until Belgium is freed
 Emile Vernaeren was born in May, 1855, at St. Amand, near Antwerp. He was educated at the University of Louvain, and after graduation was ad- mitted to the her. but later gave up law to devote i;:f time to literature. His poems ard ota of three dramas written by Fn~haeren havee been translated into English
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The sixth annual meeting of the Ma tional Council of Teachers of English will be held at New York on Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Cable agraphs
General setzendorf Promoted.

General Setzendorf Promoted.
 Berlin, Nov. 26 (By Wireless to Say le).-Colonel General Conrad yon HoetZendorf. formerly chief of the general staff of the -Austro- Hungarian army, has been promoted to field mar shal, says the Overseas News agency.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The Norwegian steamer NieIs, bound for Vladivostok with a general war cargo, is in distress 250 miles off Se- attle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
e5,ooo Pounds of Turkeys for Soldiers.

Brownsvillek Tex. Nov 28-Twenty- five thousand pounds of turkeys for the Thanksgiving dinners of the sol diers on the border in this vicinity ar rived here toeay. The price paid was s4 cents pcund-said to be the high
 ! est on record.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
kearneY.

Thomas kearney, well known throughout the state as a road builder, died at his home in MerideE yesterday. He was 66 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Four persons were injured when an automobile in which they were riding collided with another car and turned and Melbourne Street, Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
Movements of Steamships.

Bordeaux, Nov 27--Sailed: Steam er Espagne, New York.
 New York, Nov. 2S.-Arrived: Steam CT San Guglielmo Genoa.
 Bordeaux, Nov. 2S. = Arrived: :: Steamer Chicago. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
French Chamber in Secret Session.

Paris, Nov. 2s, 500 D. m.-The cham Der of deputies met today in secret session.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The Republican campaign in the in- terests of Charles Evans Hughes cost S2,441, ,565.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The Navy Department awarded a contract to the Seattle Construction & Dry Docks Co. for one scout cruiser to
 cost $4,975, ,O00.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

It is expected that many questions vital to the conduct of the war will be raised at this session. which is the second secret meeting since the be- ginning of the war. The general poll icy in the conduct of French opera tions and the question of effectives are among the subjects likely to be dis cussed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Axel S. Hawby, chauffeur, and William Westerland, steward on the steamship Stockholm, were arrested on a charge of being implicated in plot to shin rubber from the United States to Denmark as passengers baggage instead of cargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

A bleach mill will be built at Elk ton, Md, by the Jesup & Moore Paper Co.,, at a cost of $5Ou,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Railroad traffic between Mexico City and Vera Cruz is paralyzed as a result of a strike of railroad employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Gold coin amounting to $1,20o,o was withdrawn from the Sub- Treasury for shipment to South America
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Condensed Telegrams

Shipments of fresh and cured meats from Chicago last week totalled AT. 1884, 900 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Aplication was made to the State banking department by the Guaranty Trust Co.,, of New York, for permis- sion to establish branch in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Four persons were killed when a buggy in which they were riding was struck by a passenger train at a street crossing at Kokomo, Ind.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Fire destroyed block of warehouses and thirty residences at Tampa, Fla, at loss of $S0,O00.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

Three men were killed in an explo- sion, which destroyed the mixing building of the Aromatic Chemical Co.'s plant at Newark, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The body of Romeo Scampini, a
 student at Goddard Seminary, at Barre, Vt. was found in a local club house with a bullet hole in the heart.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

The British Board of Trade prohib- tied the use of wheat in the man ufacture of beer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29

An unidentified man about 55 years old was struck and killed by Brook lyn Rapid Transit trolley car at Fulton Street and Rockaway Road, Jamaica.