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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
PATRIOTIC PLANks FOR
 REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
Submitted by Committee of the Amer.
 iean Society.


 New York, June 1.-Two tentative blanks which the republican party will be urged to include in its national platform will be submitted to the res olutions committee by the American Society. Rear Admiral Caspar F. Good rich the president, annouaTeed tonight
 One of the proposed blanks reminds all citizens of the United States, ma tive and naturalized, that the rights bestowed upon them by our instftu- tions are coupled with the equivalent duty of sustaining those institutions unimpaired and we denounce any citi- zen, native or naturalized, who fails to pay undivided allegiance to the United States of America and to live a life in active harmony with our lan- guage and our Fundamental institu- tions."
 The other plank declares it to be the highest duty of every citizen to maintain the principles of American liberty "against all enemies, whether open or covered" It pfoclaims as worthy Of public confidence only those who cordially uphold and maintain these principles, fin invioIate integ- rity."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
QUARREL OF DEcKEpRNDs
 MAY RESULT FATALLY
One Man Was Struck Upon the Head
 With Gaspipe at Milford.

Milford, Conn, June 4.-As the re- hands on an oyster steamer tied up at Merwin's dock today, one man was perhaps fatally injured by being struck upon the head with a gas pipe and two others are locked up pending the outcome of his injuries The fourth man is at large. The injured man. known here only as 'sBill, was taken to a Bridgeport hospital Tony and John Moskebbieh are the ones under arrest.
 Soon after the assault, the fire bells were rung to alarm the town to be on the lookout for the three men who had run away from the steamer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
A CAPTAIN OF MARINE
 KILLED IN sANTo DOMINGO
Shot During Landing of Forces at
 Puerto Plata.

Washington, June 4.-Captain Her bert s. Hirschinger of the United States Marine Corps, was shot and killed during the landing of American forces at Puerto Plata, Santo Domin- go. yesterday. In reporting this to the navy department today, Rear Admiral Caperton in command of the American forces at the reyolution-t torn republic explained there was slight promiseuous firing from the shore during the land ing and a shot struck Captain Hirsch- finger in the head.
 Captain Hirsehinger was 42 years old and was appointed to the corps from North Carolins
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Movements Of steamshina.

New York, June 4.Steaner Tus- scania, Glasgow for New York, signall-
 ed 380 miles east of Ambrose Cham nel 1ightship at noon. Dock 4.3O Q. fn Monday. Steamer Saxonia, Gib- raltar for New York, signalled 336 miles east of Ambrose Channel light ship at 6 D. m. Dock at 8s0 a. m. Monday. Steamer Rochambeau for New York, signalled. No position nor time given. Dock 9.30 a. m Mon-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
ONLY ROUTINE BUSINESS
 IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK
Senators and Representatives to At tend National Political Conventions.

Washington, June 4.-Under an agreement reached by party leaders to permit senators and representatives to attend the national political conven- tiens, congress will not meet until Thursday and then only to recess again complying perfunctorily with the constitutional provision limiting recess periods. While the house will continue it's daily sessions, only rou- tine business will be considered and the proceedingsc will be virtually on an unanimous consent basis.
 Scores of members of both houses already have left for Chicago and enough more will probably go to St. Louis later in the week to reduce at tendance at the capitol to the small est percentage it has reached during any session of congress for several years.
 Speaker Clark, Democratic Leader Kitchin, and Republican Leader Mann, however. have all announced their intention of remaining here dur ing the convention period.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL
 COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY
To Make Final Arrangements For the
 Convention "Wednesday.

Chicago. June 4.-The progressive national committee will meet tomor- row at ten o'clock to make final ar judgements for the third party con- yention at the Auditorium, June 2. As there are no contested seats in the convention only routine business is planned by the committee.
 7 Despite increasing demands by Roosevelt supporters today for the personal attendance here of Colonel Roosevelt, his secretary, John W. Me Grath, declared positively tonight that the colonel would remain at Oyster Bay during the convention
 The progressive national committee men. Harold Iclxs, of Illinois, and w. M. Holton Dye, of Indiana, tonight is- sued statements regarding the pro- gressfves' interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
s7ss,7so FOR EDUCATIONAL
 AND RESEARCH WORK
Appropriations Announced by General
 Education Board.

New York, June 1.-The general ed- ucatfon board announced today that at it's annual spring meeting this year it made appropriations amounting to S789,780 for educational and research work The medical department of Washington University at St Louis, Mo, was given $250,000 which brings the total amount appropriated to that institution by the board up to $1, ,00O,- 2 GOO toward the $1;500,000 needed for teaching medicine and surgery on a full time9 basis. Other appropria- tions include $125, DO for Colby college, WatervilIe Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
sRANDEls TO TAKE
 OATH AS JUSTICE TODAY Arrived in Washington Last Night
 From Boston.

Washington, June 4-Louis M. Brandeis, whose nomination to the su- preme court was confirmed by the sem ate last week after a prolonged fight, will take the oath as an associate jus tice tomorrow. He arrived here to- night from Boston As no further ar guments will be heard by the count until next fall. the new justice will not participate in decisions until thar time other than those involving motions presented to the court tomorrow.
 A long list of opinions will probably be announced at tomorrow's session. Among the most important cases pand- ing are two in which Mr. Brandeis was counsel They involve the con- stitutionality of Oregon laws fixing a minimum and limiting the hours of la- Dor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
NAVAL VICTORY IS
 CLAIMED BY BRI TISH
States That the German losses Were Not Only Rela-
 tiveIy But Absolutely Greater Than the British
ACCOUNTS FORA TOTAL OF l8 GERMAN SHIPS

Statement Places the German Loses Two Baeshps Two Dreadnought Battle Cruisers, Two Light Cruisers, Nine Torpedo Boat DesHoyers and Submarine Official List of Casualties Shows That Hardly SignIe Line Officer Escaped From the British Cruisers Sunk the Battle Lord Beresford While Claiming British Victory the North Sea Engagement Admits That t Was Dearly Bought
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
25,OOo MEN AND WOMEN
 PARADED IN HARTFORD
Took Three Hours to Pass a Given
 Point.

Hartford, Conn, June z.-The larg- est crowd which this city has enter tained since Bridge week in October, 1908, was here yesterday for the pre- paredness parade this afternoon. The general committee estimated that 25. ; 900 men and women were in line and that it took three hours for the sixteen divisions to pass given point The battleship Utah which is anchored off New Haven, sent PTS officers. sailors and marines, the city paying the ex- pense.
 Governor Holcomb and official guests held a reception at noon,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Martial Law in
 SaIOniki EnVironS
IN ENTlRE ZONE OCCUPIED BY
 THE ENTENTE ALLIES
FAVORED BY POPULACE
Action Taken az the Result oF the oc- eupation of Fort RupeI by Bulgarian and German Troops.

Paris. June 4, 4.5s D. .rnA des- patch from Salonild says the procla- nation by General Sarran of martial Ia win the entire zone occupied by the entente allies, a step taken as result of the occupation of Fort Rupe1 by Bulgarian ana German troops has been faverably received by the population. The crowds manifested their friendly sentiments by shouting Long Live the Allies"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
LIVING" FLAG FEATURED
 PARADE IN PROVIDENCE
.75 Bands and More Than s5,ooo March
 CTS Were in Line.

Providence. R. l., June 4.-Many thousand Rhode Island men and wom- en marched in a parade over a three mile route yesterday to give express sion of their belief in The need of pre- paredness.
 From 12.30 o'clock until the early evening divisions of men and women, representing every profession, busi- ness and industry from all over the state, formed to take part in the dem onstration. Seventy five bands were there were more than 35,000 marchers in line.
 A feature of the event was a living flag" formed of public school children on a stand in front of City Hal. More than 1,500 boys and girls took part Governor R. Livingston Beeckman of Rhode Island and Governor Samuel w. Mccall of Massachusetts, occupied places of honor in the reviewing stand.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
MARYLAND DELEGATfoN
 IS uNINsTRUcTED.
Said to Be Divided Between Weeks,
 Hughes and Roosevelt.

Chicago, June 4.-The Maryland del- egation will arrive here Tuesday after noon and a caucus will be held as soon after the arrival as possible There are IS delegates and IS alternates. W. F. Jackson, the national committee man, who is here, said that the dele gation is uninstrHcted and divided be- tween Weeks, Hughes and Roosevelt. E. J Burkett of Nebraska may be the olloice of Maryland for vice president.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Pursued UntiI Liqht Failed.

They continued the pursuit until the light had wholly failed; while the British destroYers were able to make a successful attack upon the enemy during the night
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Motorcycle Fatality at Derby.

Derby, Conn, June 4-Andrew Shanda, aged 25, mill hand of Shell ton, died tonight Tn a hospital here as the result of injuries received in collision between the motorcycle he was riding and trolley car His skull was fractured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
EMPEROR WILLIAM TO
 ACT AS GODFATHER To Son Born to Frau Bertha Krupp Won BohIen Und aalbach.

Berlin. Saturday, June 8, 8 D. m Wia London, June 4. 9.30 a. m.-Em- peror William has consented to act as godfather to the son born on May 30 to Frau Bertha Krupp Won Bohlen Und Halbach (owner of the Krupp Works). The Krupp firm. which only recently bought land in Munich on which to build an artillery, factory has just purchased a factory at Des- sau for the manufacture of shells.
 Bertha Krupp was married in 1906 to Lieutenant Gustav Krupp Bohlen Und Halbaek, who is now at the Krupp works. Emperor William acted as godfather to their first son, born on August IS. 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Kina ceornegs Rirthday.

London, June Yesterday was King Georges birthday. but the only official celebration was a general hoisting 0f flags on the various gov ernnent off1ces and other large estab- dshments. In accordance with the kings desire there was no firing of salutes and all ordinary observances of the anniversary were dropped.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
ADDITIONAL MARINES
 FOR sANTo DOMINGO
Ordered to Reinforce Rear Admiral
 Caperton's Command.

Washington, June A. Several hun dred additional marines today were ordered to Santo Domingo to rein force Rear Admiral Capertonss com mand which is protecting foreign lives and property and aiding the island government in overthroWing the AFias revolution. The marines will be taken from New Orleans by the transport Hancock and probably will number five or six hundred.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

CabIed Paragraphs
Two zepneIins Destroyed

Esberg, Denmark, Friday. June 8. via London, June 4 T215 D. Two .zep- pelin dirigible balloons are reported by fishermen returning to port, yester- day to have been destroyed. On one airshlp all the members of the crew arc said to have perished.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
AIIied Troops Are Aetive.

have occupied the telegraph offices, the port and the custom house at Sa- loniki. according to a Reuter- despatch from that city. At the same time they have taken precautionary measures about the town to precent possible op- position. The commanders of the gendarmes and the police have been relieved of their functions, the des- patch says and martial law procIaim- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
s-YEAR- OLD SHELTON GIRL
 KILLED BY AN AUTOMOBILE
Darted Into the Street While Playing
 With Other Children.

Shelton, Conn. June 4.-Irene, three year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. Mi- chael Joseph, was struck by an auto mobile driven by Leon Sylvester, fruit dealer, here today and instantly killed. MT. Sylvester was coming down Round Hill avenue, when the child, who was playing with other children, darted suddenly into the street. The mudguard struck her on the head, causing concussion of the brain. MT. Sylvester was not held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Cardinal Gasparri, PapaI Secretary of state, declared that the Pope was influenced in his peace efforts solely by desire to stop "the suicide of :. .I.11rnne ],
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
coNNEcTIcUT DELEGATES
 TO CAUCUS TODAY.
Headquarters Not Ready When They
 Arrived Yesterday.

Chicago. June 4.-The Connecticut delegates arrived here today and ex- pected to hold a. caucus tomorrow. ness for them and they spent their time in visiting the several neadquar- ters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
George w. Finley.

Hartford, Conn, June 4.-George w. FInlay, a prominent Manchester citi- zen, died at a local hospital today. aged 56 For 36 years he was chief accountant at Cheney Brothers mills and he was treasurer of the Manches ter Building and Loan Association. His wife and a son survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
A GLEE cLuc OF s5
 FROM COLUMBUS.
Governor Willis of Ohio to Present the
 Narne of Senator Burton.

Chicago, June 4.-Governor Frank B. Willis of Ohio and a large delegation from Columbus, including a glee club of S5, arrived on a special train to- night. Governor Willis will make the speech placing the name of Senator Burton in nomination at the conven- tion. The Burton boomers claim 130 votes in the convention on the first
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
BODIES OF TWO MINER
 BROTHERS RECOVERED
Were Drowned in the Connecticut
 River at Glastonbury May 90.

Hartford, Conn, June 1.-The bod ies of Arthur F Miner and Elwyn ssAdi- ner, aged Il and 6 years, respectively. who were drowned at Glastonbury on Memorial day, were, found floating in the ConnecticEt river today by B, A. Rubright of GlastonbuFy. One body was found within "a mile of the place where the boys row boat overturned, while the otHer was found four zmiles down the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Stamford Members of the Tim smiths union. numbering between 30 and 90, are on strike for an increase in wages They are asking for $4.75 a day, the wage recently granted to 5ourneymen plumbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

A despatch from Berlin Friday night said Emperor William was going to Wilhelmshaven to inspect the fleet which was engaged with the British off Denmark last Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
oRITuARY.
Rev. George w. BickneIl

Cambridge, Mass, June 4.-Rev. George w. Bickne1l, for 26 years pastor fthe First Universalist church here. died yesterday at the age of 79 years. He was a veteran of the Civil war in which he served with the Fifth Maine volunteer regiment En1isting as a private, he retired an adjutant. MT. Bicknell had filled pastorafes. in ver- mont, at Portland, Me, at Lowell and at Philadelnhia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Judge J. Sheldon Frost, a promin- ent attorney of Albany, was appointed general counsel for the State Excise Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

J. w. Robinson of Boise, Idaho, was recalled by the voters in an election, for incompetent police administration. s. H. Hays succeeded him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

King George sent to Lieut. Sir Ern- est Shackleton at the Falkland Islands a message congratulating him on his safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Charles w. Hall, moIder Of fel Pembroke street, Bridgeport, who was struck by an automobile or Stratford avenue, Saturday night died in a local hospital last evening from a fractured skull.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

"A million mark chemical and dye combination is being formed at Berlin blythe Amalin Corporation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Ganoa steamer sunle.

London, June 4. 6.25 D. na.-IsIoyd,s s Agency announces that the Genoa steamer. Marterso, was sunk on May 27.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
Kaiser Goes to WilheImshavsn.

Berlin, June {, via Amsterdam, to London, June 5, 2.26 a. m.-Emperor William went to Wilhelmshaven this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Arizona has applied to the New York Military Camps Association for 300 able bodied lighting men to go to Ari- zona to join the depleted militia of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

The polls in the four city district. will be open today from a. m. untf p. m. for the city election.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

SewaIl, a business partner of former Mayor Thomas F. Kearns of Waltham
 Mass, who was drowned under unex- plained circumstances some months
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Electrical apparatus with which vi0-I let ray treatment can be given at home has been Invented.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

The polls iTi the four city districts will be open today from a. n. until 4 p. m. for the city election.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Roy champIin and John Supe, mur- derers, were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Swiss soldiers recovered in the Valley of the Eschia in the Engandine Mountain the body of Henry Hoffman, of New York, killed in an avalanche on Feb. 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Confederate Memorial Day was ob- served in the south Saturday. The New Orleans Cotton Exchange was closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Americans resident in London have formed baseball team to join a league organized by the Canadian mill itary forces
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

The thirty-d day campaign for recruits closed, With the sought flor 5000 men by the New York National Guard was enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Three are dead, scored are injured, and heavy property damage has been done in southwestern Ohio as a result of a terrific wind and electrical storm
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

real cooker can be inserted hl the top oe a teakettle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Several articles, including sewing machines, beer, aluminium and leather goods have been added to the pro- hibited import list by Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

New stock issues, without permis- sion of the Minister of Finance, have been prohibited by the French Sen- ate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05
RHODE ISLAND DEEEe5TEs
 Du ETuEsDAY AFTERNOON.
National Committeeman Says senti-
 nnent of State is for Hughes.

Chicago, June 4.-The ten delegates and alternates of Rhode Island will ar rive here at 3 o'clock Tuesday after noon. and the caucus will be held the same evening. w. F. Sheffield, ma tiona1 committeeman, said that the sentiment in the state was largely for Hughes, but that the delegates were friendly toward Weeks, either for the presidency or the vice presidency.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Gold coin to the amount of $200,o00 was withdrawn fro mthe New York Sub-Treasury for shipment to Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Supporters Of Senator WeeIes for the republican presidential nomination were claiming the votes Of 28 Of the 36 Massachusetts delegation when the delegates' special train left Boston for
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Louis D. Brandies is expected to be sworn in as a member of the United States Supreme Court of June 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

goods have been added to the pro- hibited import list by Great Britain.
 Great Britain's deficit for 1e1e-47I will be made good by borrowing an amount estimated at $6,615, ,525, Chan cellor Reginald McKenna announced.
 Cardinal Gasparri, PapaI Secretary of state, declared that the Pope was influenced in his peace efforts solely by desire to stop "the suicide of Europe.
 Arizona has applied to the New York Military Camps Association for 300 zona to join the depleted militia of that state.
 Swiss soldiers recovered in the Valley of the Eschia in the Engandine Mountain the body of Henry Hoffman, of New York, killed in an avalanche
 Twenty persons were injured, one seriously, when the Wabash Railroads midnight special" Chicago to St. Louis, was blown from the rails near
 Two persons were killed and eight injured when a Rock Island passenger train plunged through a bridge weak ened by a cloudburst between Clarks- vile and Packard, la
 A report from Tokio says that Jap anese Ambassador Chinda at Wash ington may be transferred to London to take the place of Katsunouke Inou- ye, Jap Ambassador to Eigland, who wishes to return home. Police at Duluth, Minn., are drag ging St. Louis Bay there in the hope of finding the body of R. G. Estee, a New York broker, who disappeared from a pleasure yacht and is thought to have fallen overheard. The explosion of a carbide tank in a construction shop at the Boston navy yard late today shattered many win dows and started a fire. which blue jackets, yard employees and city fire men were called to fight The death by suicide of Charles w, SeWaIl, business partner of former Mayor Thomas F. Kearns of Waltham Mass, who was drowned under unex- plained circumstances some months ago. became known Saturday
 Charles w. Hall, a moIder of tsl Pembroke street, Bridgeport, whC was stfuck by an automobile or Stratford avenue. Saturday night died in a local hospital last evening from a fractured skull.
 Supporters Of Senator Weelss for ths irepublican presidential nomination were claiming the votes Of 2S Of the | 38 Massachusetts delegation when the delegates special train left Boston foi Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Condensed TeIegrams

During April ss railroads earned sz5, ,572s s475- met.
 Emperor William is vlsitine the German east front
 American marines were attacked by reyoiutiOnists in Hayti
 Russia Is inquirins for from 500 to 1000 large locomotives.
 Unusual cold for this tine of year prevails throughout Russia
 Chicago post office receipts increased more than S5o0.o GOO. in May.
 Capt. Thomas NeIson, U. s. N-retir- ers died at Annapolis. aged 51.
 Flag Day, June 14, will be observed as a holiday in the District of Colum-
 Gold stock of tue United States has increased s40o,000,o0o since Jan. l,
 King George of England is wearing small gun-metal watch of the $1.50 FtFG m Eno DuStneSS 8ocClon or Brockville. Ontario. caused s100.O00 damage.
 The Continental Passenger Railway Co. declared the usual semi i-anual div idend of $3 a share.
 The schooner caIIao was destroyed by fire at'OakIand, Cal, at an estimat- ed loss of $1000o0.
 German Socialists in the Reichstae are reported to have decided to vote Iagainst the budget Roy champIin and John Supe. mur- derers. were executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison. | A million mark chemical and dys combination is being formed at BerliI blythe Amalin Corporation. | Gov. Mccall of Massachusetts ve. toed the bill to prohibit the use o. trading stamps in Massachusetts.
 Louis D. Brandies is expected to b. | sworn in as a member of the United
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-05

Great Britain's deficit for 1e16-17 will be made good by borrowing an amount estimated at $6,615,525, Chan cellor Reginald McKenna announced.