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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
WHY REHABILITATION OF
 BELGIUM INDUSTRIES FAILED
Germans Would Not Guarantee Raw
 Materials Would Not be Seized.

London, Feb. 20, 11.30 a. m.-The plan of aiding Belgium to feed herself by rehabilitating the industries of the country under control of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium has failed, according to a ietter written by Sir Edward Grey, the British for eign secretary, to d. Hymars, the Bell gian minister here, because the Ger mans thus far have failed to reply to the request for guarantees that raw materials and manufactured goods will not be seized by the occupying ar mics.
 The American relief commission some time ago proposed that certain kinds of Eon-contraband raw mater ials should be permitted to pass through the British blockade into Bel gfun, goods manufactured from them to be re-exported. IL wash proposed that the balance Of trade thus created in favor of Belgium should be invested fin food, thus putting the population, as far a5 possible. uCcsl seif-sapport- ing basis and at ta0 sama tilna check ing the growing danacfa lizatiou, due to long un4DaPaoyneat,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Washington, Feb. 20. - Discussion from an administration viewpoint of the submarine issue with Germany will be undertaken in the senate this week. Democrats led by Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations com mittee, have determined to meet what they term an effort on the part of the republican senators to make partisan issue of the situation that has arisen since the German admiralty's deter imitation to sink all enemy merchant ships. whether armed for offense or defense
 Stone to Answer Republicans.
 Senators Sterling and Lodge, repub- hcans, discussed the subject last week urging that for the United States to yield to the right of Germany to sink defensively armed merchant ships would be an unneutral act and a step towards war. In announcing his pur- pose to address the senate, Senator Stone said he would answer some of the arguments made by the republi- cans. but declared the situation was one of such grave importance that it should not be debated in a partisan way. Preparing for his address, the Nissiouri senator has conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Lan- sing and his views on the subject are being awaited with interest by mem- bers of both houses, who do not con- ceal the belief that the nation is facing the gravest diplomatic crisis since the beginning of the European war
 Mexican Affairs to Be Aired.
 Mexican affairs also are to be aired again in the senate, republican sena- tors planning to attack the presidents s report on Senator Falls resolution . asking for information regarding the {, Carranza government. Senator Fall has expressed disappointment because the president and Secretary Lansing did not disclose diplomatic correspond ence relating to political conditions in Mexico which led up to the recognition of Cafranza. In the foreign relations committee Wednesday the nomina ton of Henry Prather Fletcher as ambas- sador to Mexico will be considered and administration senators propose to de- mand a vote on a motion to recom- mend his confirmation to the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
ScHoCLBOY RIFLE SHOT
 RECORD EQUALLED By Captain Fielding of the Portland, Me-, High School.

Portland. Me, Feb. 2O-The possible 200 score made here four years ago in a schoolboy rifle shoot. which was claimed at the time to be a world s record, was equalled yesterday by Gladstone Fielding. captain of the Portland high school rifle team. The record of 1912 was made by Wendell T. Smith Of the Deering high school.
 Fielding made his record in a sched- uled match with Murrie high of New York in the Schoolboy Rifle league of America. One hundred bullseyes were shot prone and an equal number off, hand. The rifle inspectors announced that every shot was clearly within the possible mark
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
WONDERFUL GROWTH
 OF BRITISH NAVY
f41 ,ooo Officers and Men When War
 Broke Out-Increased to 320,oo0.

London, Feb. 20, 12O1 p. m.-The magnitude of the work going on in the British navy is shown in a letter from the admiralty to Sir Gilbert Parker answering his inquiry in the house of commons on the number of people en- gagged in all branches of the navy and of naval work.
 The letter states that the navy pro- per had 46,000 officers and men when the war broke out, which number has now increased to 320,O00, with the au- thority granted for a further increase to O,000 officers and men, besides 67,OO0 naval reserves Thers are also S5,O00 men engaged in work at royal dock yards and other naval estab- lishments and several times that num- Der on admiralty work under contract and sub contract.
 Besides these, the letter specifies men engaged in getting coal for the fleet, dockside workers and civilian crews of colliers, oilers, mine sweep CTS, supply ships, electric and in ad- dition many men engaged in making clothing and preparing food for the feet
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
WANTS MILK SENT
 FOR BABIES IN GERMANY
pr. Edmund Won Mack Asked Secre-
 tary Daniels to Send Warship.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Dr. Edmund Von Mack, executive chairman of the Citizen committee for food shipment of New York, has asked Secretary many with milk for babies.
 pr. Won Mach reminded the secre- tary that the collier Sterling, en route to Egypt, was carrying a cargo of unleayaned bread for shipment to Pal estine from Alexandria, and suggested that similar arrangement be made for sending milk to Germany. He was informed that the French government had objected to the request of chari- table organizations in the United States which proposed to supply milk for the relief of German babies, and that it would be impossible for the navy to send a vessel to Germany un- less France withdrew her objections.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
CHARGED WITH OBTAINING
 $9o,ooo FRAUDULENTLY.
Joseph J. HaIpin Misrepresented Con
 ditions to Detroit Banks,

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 20-A warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of Joseph J. Halpin of Detroit. charged with obtaining more than $90,000 from Detroit banks by means of fraudulent resentations. The complaint was signed by an officer of the Dime Savings bank.
 Halpin was president of the Michigan Ornamental Glass works, which failed about a year ago. It is alleged that he borrowed large sums of money from local banks by making alleged fraud ulent statements concerning the con- dition of his company's business.
 The Dime Savings bank, it is said, loaned him $20OOO or more.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

on his rounds with the Sunday news papers. He was killed instantly. An other victim was a youth of 19, who has not yet been identified.
 Some of the bombs fell in the road way, making large holes. The whole affair was over so quickly that most of the people hardly realized what had happened. Some of those in the church say that the building was rocked with the concussion. The explosion of the bombs was heard all over Walmer, Deal and the surrounding district, but there was no panic. A dramatic story of the narrow escape of a boat which had just taken a pilot aboard at Wal mer, was told by the occupants of the boat. Three bombs fell into the sea directly in the wake of the boat, caus- ter
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
DETROIT HOTELS FILLED
 WITH EDUCATORS
To Attend Conferences and ConVen-
 tions Which Begin Today.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 20.-With all the leading hotels reported full, many Detroiters today threw open their homes to visiting educators who have come to the city by the hundreds to attend conferences and conventions which begin tomorrow and conclude on Friday. These meetings, which are held under the auspices of the Nation al Educational Association, are to dis pose of great mass of routine Dusi- ness incident to the annual convention of the National Education Association at New York city in July. Local chapter houses of national fraternities were places of informal gatherings and reunions. Sermons, dwelling up- on some of the aims of the educators, were listened to at various churches.
 It was estimated by executive off cers that at least $500 delegates will be in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Mother and Son
 Beaten by Robbers
BY FOUR UNKNOWN MEN WHO
 BROKE INTO FARM HOUSE
TN OAKVILLE, CONN.
A Rough and Tumble Fight Took Place Between the Son and Rob- bers-Mother, 81, Demonstrated and Was Knocked Down.

Oakville, Comm, Feb. 20.-F'our un= known men broke into the farm house on the Lilac Poultry Farm Sunday morning, beat Mrs. Mary Brown. aged S1 and her son, Robert, stole seven dollars in cash and escaped. The men evidently expected to get more money, which they demanded at the point of revolvers. A rough and tumble fghe ensued between Mrs. Browrs's sons, Joseph and the robbers When the robbers left hurriedly, Robert was left under a rug, uncon- scious.. His aged mother who at- tempted to remonstrate with the men, was bowled over.
 The local authorities, after making an investigation, sent for the state po- lice, who are now searching for the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
SENATE TO TALK SUBMARINE ISSUE
Senator Stone to Answer Some of the Arguments
 Made by the Republicans
WILL PRESENT VIEWS OF THE ADMINISTRATION

Mexican Affairs Also Are be Aired Again in the Senate Re publican Senators Planning Attack President Wilson for Withholding Diplomatic Correspondence Relating to Recognition of Carranza- -Haitien Treaty Will Receive Some Attention-In the House the Ktchin Resolution to Repeal the Free Sugar Clause May be Reached Late This Week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
COW PRODUCED 35,s16 LBS. BUTTER IN ONE WEEK.
Registered Holstein at Vermont State
 Experiment Station,

Montpelier, Vt. Feb. 2O.-The pro- duction of 35.316 pounds of butter in seven days by a registered Holstein COW owned by pr. J. G. Whitney was declared by officials at the Vermont state experiment station today to be a worlds record for a one week test Dr. Whitney has named the COW Flu ella Mechthilde, while her registered number is 69,620. The test was con- ducted by the experiment station,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
PLAN FOR A NATIONAL
 INSURANCE FUND
To Secure to Workers Adequate Sub sistence While in Enforced likeness.

Washington, Feb. 20.-A proposal for commission to formulate a plan for a national insurance fund and mitigate the evil of unemployment was intro duced by Representative London of New York, the only socialist member of the house. Five persons appointed by the president would work out de- tails of a national insurance fund to secure to workers adequate subsist- ence while involuntarily unemployed whether because of lack of work, sick mes or old age.
 The resolution proposes providing employment through the development and exploitation of national resources.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
BLOWOUT OF COMPRESSED
 AIR UNDER EAST RIVER
Three Workn1en Were Hurled Through
 Mud and Water to the Surface.

New York, Feb. 20-The body of Michael Mccarthy, one of three work men hurled up through mud and wa ter to the surface of the East river yesterday by a blowout of compressed air in g. subway being constructed 100 feet under the river, was recovered by the police today after they had spent IS hours dragging for 1t with grap- bling hooks. Frank Driver and Mar shall Mahey were the other two work men captapulted out of the tunnel. Drivers body was recovered soon af- ter the blowout while Mabey escaped with few bruises.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
MEXICO TO ESTABLISH
 A NATIONAL GUARD,
The carranza Army of 100000 Men to
 Be Gradually Reduced.

Washington, Feb. 2O-The Carranza army, estimated at 100, ,0OO men, is to be gradually reduced and supplemented by a national guard patterned some what after the national guard of the United States. The Mexican embassy announced that the plan is to be put into execution as soon as details can be worked out.
 General Carranaz and his party. the embassy was advised, have left Qua dalajara for Coltma. Another despatch announced that through Pullman ser vice has been resumed between Eagle Pass, Texas, and Mexico City.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
S5.ooO Fire at MiddIetowr1.

Middletown, Feb. 20.-The saddlery department of the Russell Manufac- turing company in South Farms was damaged by fire and wSter to the ex- tent of s5,oo0 early today. The fire started from spontaneous combustion in the waste room and the automatic sprinklers drenched finished goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
NEW INsULAR BANK
 FOR PHILIPPINES
With Capital of $1o,ooo,ooo, to Be
 Headed by H. p. Willis.

Manila, Feb. El.-The Philippine president of the new insuIar bank, the founding of which, with a capital of $1O,000,000, was authorized by the last legislature. The salary fixed for the position is $12,00O. Samuel Ferguson, formerly secretary to Governor Gen eral Harrison, has been named vice president and executive secretary of the bank with salary of $6,OOO It is expected that the bank will open on July l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
EARTH SHOCKS OF
 CONSIDERABLE SEVERITY
Registered on the Seismograph at
 Canisius College, Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 20.-Earthquekes of considerable severity and at an eg- timated distance of 3,490 miles were jus college today, Two preliminary shocks were recorded at 1.01 and I.03 the combined shocks lasting from 1.1S until L27. Other shocks were recorded at 221. Tne direction was east to west.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
FIVE PERSONS KILLED
 ON NORTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN North Coast Limited in Rear End Col
 lision Near Spokane.

Spokane. Wash, Feb. 20.-Five per sons were killed and six injured today when Northern Pacific passenger train, known as the North Coast Linn tied, eastbound, crashed into the rear end Of a Northern Pacific and Burl- ingtop train, also east5ound. st South Cheney, Wash, r miles from Spo-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
DAYLIGHT AID RAID
 ON WHJLaaER, ENGLAND
Four Bcnhn, Dropped In a Cluster,
 Killed a Man and Boy.

Walrnsr, Feb. 20, 11.2s D. ms-The residents cf Walrner wers startled this morning by @ series Of lt5ud expIo- sions. The day vas SrLght and clear and many persons rushed to points of voneage in time to see small aero plane at an altitude of perhaps a thousand feet.
 Four bombs were dropped in 8 clus- ter Rs1d landed within circle Of a hundred yards, killing a man and a boy.
 Two British aiE1nen were observed in the air almost immediately after the dropping of the bombs. but the raider made his escape. The raider was oyer the town not more than a minute. There was a momentary stoppage of tho service in a church near which bombs fell. Many members Of the congregation left the building, but the service was resumed and carried through. One of the victims was a paper boy ak =
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
SLATE OF ALTERNATIVES OF
 BAY STATE REPUBLICANS. Mccall, Lodge and Crane Candidates
 for Delegates at Large.

Boston, Feb. 2O.-A slate of alter mates to be grouped with Governor Me Call, United States Senators Lodge and Weeks and former Senator Crane as candidates for election as delegates at large to the republican national convention was announced tonight It comprises Louis A. Frothingham of this city, former lieutenant governor; Butler Ames of Lowell, former con- gressman; Eben s. Keith of Sagamore, former member of the governors coun- ciI, and Frank w. StearnS of this city, The combination seeks to go to Chicago unpledged for any candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
NEARLY s2,eoo,ooo SENT
 FOR RELIEF OF JEWS
In the War zones-s1 ,235,o of It
 Went to Russia.

New York, Feb. 21.-Nearly s2, ,9OO,- 900 has been sent from the United States for the relief of Jewish war suf- ferers in Russia, Austria Hungary, Po- land, Palestine and other war zones, it was announced by the joine distribu- tion committee of the Jewish relief fund. Of this amount $1,285, ,000 has gone to Russia, SS6G,0O0 to Poland and Lithuania, $610, ,OG0 to Austria Hun gary and $142, 900 to Palestine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH
 WHILE HER HUSBAND SLEPT
Mrs. Albert Weller, 60, of RidsefieId Fell Down Stairs With Lighted Lamp.

Ridgedeld, Feb. 2o-whiIe her hus- band was asleep last night, Mrs. AL bert Weller, aged SO, fell downstairs with a lighted lamp in her hands and was burned to death. He did not dis cover his wife's fate until he arose today. The body was charred and there were evidences that she rolled around the floor in an endeavor to smother the flames. The medical ex- arniner, Dr. Lowe, gave a verdint of accidental death.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
TRYING TO CUT OFF
 RETREATINC TURKS
Russian Army Which Captured Erzerum Has Taken
 Much and AchIat, Further South
RUSSIAN WARsHIPs HARAsS RETRIEVING ARMY

The Germans Have Been Vigorously Operating Against the British and French Along the Yser Canal in Belgium, North of Ypres-In the Argopne Forest Mine Ex- poded by the French Shattered the German Works Artillery Dues the AustroItaan Line and Isolated Engagements on the Russian Front Are Reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
CAPTURE OF l. T.. T. LINCOLN
 SELF-STYLED GERMAN SPY
Brought About By the Assistance of
 Citizens of German Birth.

New York, Feb. 20.-The capture here last night of Ignatius T. T. Lin coin. former member of the British parliament and self-styled German say, after his escape from the custody of a deupty United States marshal in Brooklyn, January 15, was brought about through the assistance given to the special agents of the government by several naturahzed citizens of Ger man bir%5, It was learned authorita- lively tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
DR. JOHN KING RETIRES
 FROM DARTMOUTH FACULTY
After Service of 47 Years-IH Health
 Cause of Withdrawal.

Hanover, N. H., Feb. 2o.-After a service of 47 years as a member of the Dartmouth College faculty, Dr. John King, Lord professor of Latin and literature, will retire June 20 it was learned today. His resignation, which was offered on account of the i'll health of his wife, has been accept ed.
 He was vice president of Dartmouth from 1893 to 1909 and acting president 1892-3 and 1885,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
serbians Landed in Corfu.

Paris, Feb 20.-The last Serbian sol diers remaining in Albania have now been landed in Corfu, says despatch from Corfu under date of Friday. The despatch adds that the entire Serbian army is now out of danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Found Dead in Bed.

New Haven, Feb 20-Charles w. Baldwin was found dead in bed at his home in State street, today, a victim of accidental gas asphyxiation. The gas was escaping from an open jet. He was GA years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
NEUTRAL CONFERENCE FOR
 CONTINUOUS MEDIATION
Outsrowth of the Henry Ford Peace
 Expedition in Stockholm,

Stockholm, Feb. 2O.-At an unofficial meeting of the. neutral conference for continuous mediation, the outgrowth of the Henry Ford peace expedition, heid here yesterday, an address was delivered by Nikolaus Gielsvik, pro- lessor of international jurisprudence in the University of Christiania and legal advisor on international law of the Novel Institute. He spoke at length on his interpretation of the causes of war
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Movements of steamshins

Siasconset, Mass Feb. 20.-Steamer Niagara, Liverpool for New York, sig nailed 610 miles east of Ambrose chan neI lightship at 10 a. m. Dock S.3o a. m. Tuesday.
 Steamer Philadelphia, Liverpool for New York, signalled AIS miles east of Ambrose channel lightship at p. m. Dock 5.30 p. m. Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
FOUR GERMAN SEAPLANEs
 RAID ENGLISH COAST
Two Men and One Boy Billed and
 One Marine WoundA..

London, Feb. 20, S35 p. m-Four German seaplanes today made a raid over the east and southeast coasts of England, according to an official an- nouncement made this evening. The total casualties are given as two men and one boy killed and one marine wounded. Considerable material dam age was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Cabled Paragraphs

Grand Duke Nicholas Going to Erzerunn Petrograd, via London, Feb. 20. 1o.44 p. m.-Grand Duke Nicholas, com
 mander of the Russian forces in the Caucasus, has left Tif1is for Erzerum.J
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Frank Spencer, English Yachtsman,
 Dead.

Cowes, Isle of Wight, Feb. 19, s55
 p. m--The death is announced of Cap ] tain Frank Spencer, aged 86 years. He commanded James Ashbury's schooner
 Cambria, the first English yacht which
 challenged for the Americas cup.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
FIRE FORGED FAMILY TO
 FLEE IN NiGHTcLOTHEs
Mrs. Elonora Graves and Her Six Chil-
 dren in Higganum.

Higganum, Feb 20.-Adrs E1onora Graves, and her six children were forced to flee from their home on CandIewood Hfl in their night clothes early today by a fire which destroyed the building. The blaze started from . defective fiue. The loss is $2,oo0.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

The Memphis was a vessel of 2.382 tons gross built at Dundee in 1891 and owned by the ATessag ageries Mari times of Paris. Her port of registry was Marseilles. The last mention of ger in the maritime registers was on Jan. 10, when she was at Marseilles.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
choked to Death by Piece of Meat.

Manchester Conn, Feb. 2O-whiIe eating breakfast at his home today, John McManus, aged 73, choked to death on q piece of meat
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Three Families Driven Out by Fire.
 New Haven, Conn., Feb. 20.-Three families were driven from an apart ment house in Forbes avenue by fire early today. The house was owned by Dr. Albert K. Boardman and the blaze is supposed to have started from de- fective wiring. The loss is $10,0G0.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Nobel Prize winner Desd.

Stockholm, Feb. 20, (via London, 735 p. m.)-K. F. Arnoldson, winner of a Nobel peace prize in 1908, died today, aged T years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
French Steamship Memphis Sunk.

Paris, Feb. 20. $40 p. m.-The French steamship Memphis has been sunk by an Austrian submarine off Durazzo. according to Q Vienna des- patch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

President MenocaI of Cuba, has ap- pointed a commission to prepare plans for government ownership of Cuban railroads.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

The copper roof of the famous Rauhhaus in Vienna will be removed and turned over to the military au- thoritieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

The Mexican gunboat Bravo will be sent to Galveston to take Mexican lab orers from there to work in the hene- quen fields of Yucatan
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
Dr. Henry Baird FaviI,

Springfield, Mass, Feb. 20.-Dr. Hen ry Baird F'avill, a leading physician of Chicago, died of pneumonia here to- day. He was taken sick a week ago while on his way to attend a banquet here, for the revival of agriculture in New England, at which he was to speak on dairying. He was the owner of a famous herd of Holstein cattle and had been president of the National Holstein- -Friesian club.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

All Germans who escaped from Kamerun into Spanish Guiana will be sent to a concentration camp near San Fernando, Isle of Leon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Munitions Plant Destroyed at Moncton
 Moncton, N. B., Feb. 20.-The plant of the Record foundry, where war mu- nitions were manufactured, was de- stroyed by fire late tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Ten more groups under the Derby conscription scheme vii be called to the colOrs in Great Britain on March IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Policeman John E.. creedon, aged 30, of the Utica, N. Y, police force, died of wounds received a week ago in a revolver duel with burglars. The burglars have not been caught.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Payable in quarterly instalIments of 3 per cent, beginning March 31, the Film Corporation declared a dividend of 12 per cent. for the cur rent year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

James J. Coffey, aged 45, was found dead in bed at his home in Hartford, with gas flowing from an open jet. The medical examiner returned a verdict of accidental death.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

French soldiers at the front are be- ing paid a bounty of one cent on each rat killed by them. Rats restroy thousands of dollars worth of army stores
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21

Fearing that the prospective with drawal of British vessels vii limpede the movement of voffee to American ports. Brazil will use Government owned vessels to move the crop.