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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

From the Tonale Pass region in
western Trentino to Monfalcone. a
short distance from the head Of the
Gulf of Triest, the Austrians are vig-
orously on the offensive against the
Italians
In Tyrol. south of Trent, heavy in
fantry attacks east of the Adige river
have forced the Italians again to
abandon some Of their advanced posi-
tions and resulted in the capture by
the Austrians Of an aggregate of 141
officers and $500 men. In addition 13
guns and II machine guns were cap
tured.
Vienna says that south of Rovereto
the Austrians stormed Zegnatorta, but
Rome asserts that five attacks launch
ed here were put down with heavy
casualties, the bodies of numerous
dead Austrians floating away in the
swift current of the Adige river.
A repulse of another Austrian at
tack in the Sugana valley is also re-
ported by Rome Along the remainder
of the front there were heavy artillery
bombardments with here and there in
Hantry attacks. Bombing operations
by aviators of both sides have taken
place against opposing positions.
On the line in France and Belgium
the fighting has consisted mainly of
artillery duels-most severe to khe
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
COURAGE OF SCHOOL
TEACHERS IN RHEIMS
Continue Their Duties in Underground
Class Rooms.

Paris. May II, sol p. m.-The cotir-
age of the school teachers who re-
main in the town of Rheims, which is
constantly under bombardments by
the Germans, and especially of those
who are continuing their duties in
underground class rooms in the inn
mense champagne cellars, has been
brought to the attention of the gov
ernment by a civil citation which has
just been issued. The citation saws:
They have given proof Of the
greatest devotion in assuring, under
conditions often dangerous, the edu-
cationa1 service in this city, which Is
increasingly bombarded, thus affording
to all a fine example of civic coura ge
They are sheltering from the dangers
of the streets more than 10000 chill
dren and offering them the possibil-
ity Of continuing their studies
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
Condensed TeIegrams

Mexican export duties on silver
have again been advanced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

). Seymour, member Of the firm,
and statement by Frank Moss, of
counsel for the committee. Mr.. Sey-
mour, who was commissioner of pat
ents under President Cleveland, was
asked whether j. p. Morgan & Co.
were interested in the munitions deal.
Il don't know" replied the witness.
My brother had been down to Mr.
Morgans Office five or six times. They
had some financial interest in a client
who was after a part of the business .
Telephone Conversations Overheard.
Mr.. Seymour testified that, having
been told by private detectives that
telephone conversations from his Of
nee had been overheard, he had this
information confirmed through inquir-
ing at the district attorneys office.
The tap was put on your wires by
the police" Mr.. Moss said. Il have
seen the order, signed by the police
commissioners"
This is a revelation to u.s." assert
ed Mr.. Seymour. 1T should not have
been installed except in an effort to
prevent crime. There was no reason
in the world why any one should have
wanted to tap your wires except for a
commercial purpose.
L know of one or two corporations
who would want to known reference
to this matter have mentioned the
witness added, ,alluding to the munition
deal.
Were Tapped Only When Ordered by
Police.
John L. Swayze, general counsel of
the New York Telephone company,
who preceded Mr.. Seymour on the
stand, testified that the proceeding Of
wire tapping dated back 1876 and was
| was becoming so extensive that the
company decided about two years ago
not to allow further tappings except
under written order by the police COM
missioner, the company taking the Do
sition that the burden was upon the
police to justify that a request was
for the purpose of administering the
criminal law. Mr.. Swayze said that
in the case Of Seymour & Seymour
the company received request from the
| police commissioners
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
RESTRICTIONS TO PREVENT
DIFFERENTIATION OF SEALS
This Was One of the Most Successful
Seasons on Record.

st. Johns, N. F., May 17.-As a di-
rect result of Cne of the most success
ful seal hunting seasons on record, the
Newfoundland legislature has enacted
restrictions designed to prevent the
determination Of the animals in the
waters about the island. Under the
new law large steel steamers such as
have been used extensively during the
last few years are prohibited from en-
gaging in sealing.
Most of these vessels were sold tc
the Russian admiralty last year fol
use as ice breakers. but one, the Flor
izel, participated in this seasons hunt
The F1orizel took $4,000 pelts, the
largest number ever secured by 8
single ship, and yielding a profit o1
100000. The new restrictions will
make it impossible to use a vessel ca
pa.ble Of carrying more than 25,00t
pelts.
The total catch for this season was
245.O00 seals. valued at $650.000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
MOTION TO RECONSIDER
ACTION ON GEORGE RusLEE
There Was No Discussion and Vote
Was Deferred Until Tuesday.

Washington, May Ex-senator Hol-
lis moved in executive session of the
senate late TODAY to reconsider fhs
vote by which the nomination of
George Rublee as a member of the fed
eral trade commission was rejected on
last Monday. By agreement with Sem
ator Gallinger, leader of the opposi-
ton TO Rublee, there was no discus
sion Of the motion and vote was de-
ferred until Tuesday.
Administration leaders hope the
senate will reverse its action and the
vote was postponed so that absen-
tees might return to washington,
Rnblees friends claim to have won
over several senators since the re.
lection vote Senator Hollis, who
voted Tor confirmation, changed his
vote later to be in a position to nnova
reconsideration.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS IN
HARMONIOUS CONVENTION
Delegates Pledged to Vote for Renom-
ination Of President Wilson.

Lansing, Mich, May 17.-Michdgan
democrats, at a harmonious state con-
vention here today, endorsed the ad-
ministrations of President Wilson and
Governor Ferris and named delegates
to the national convention who are
pledged to vote for the denomination
of the president.
The convention was marked by few
demonstrations, one of which was an
ovation rendered Governor Woodbridge
N. Ferris when he was formally pre-
sented to the delegates. During the
forenoon Governor Ferris surprised
many of his supporters by issuing a
statement that he would not be can
didate for third term. After the
demonstration he received this after
noon, delegates declared they felt con-
fident he would head the ticket again
this fall.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
OLD FORM OF GOVERNMENT
IN IRELAND A FAILURE
Premier Asquith convineed New
System is Necessary.

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Dublin, May II, LOS p. m-Premier
Asquith has reached the conclusion
Irish visit that the old form of gov
The Associates Press learns from
sources in the closest touch with the
premier that Mr.. Asquith's conversa-
tionS and conferences have convinced
him that the future government must
be conducted on an entirely different
system. The prime minister has taken
care to learn the ideas and views Of
many persons other than those then
purely official and the persons have
offered greatly varied Suggestions
None of these, IL is believed, could
be adopted in It's entirety, but It IL
thought they might be welded togeth-
er to form a proposal to lay before
the cabinet. The premier himself
does not know what form his propo-
sal will eventually take, and, In fact,
it will be fully developed only at the
cabinet meeting. His Belfast visit
gave good hint to the premier that
the Ulsterites would not accept a di-
rect proposal implying home rule. But
it is believed that they might be in
duced to enter into q concerted plan
which could possibly be arranged to
meet their most serious objections.
Mr. Asquith will visit Cork tomor-
row to get further opinions. He has
not, however, arranged to see the poli-
ticians. Most OF these with whom he
will confer are Of the literary and
educational classes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
HEROIC WORK OF
A BOSTON FIREMAN.
Climbed so Feet Through Gauntlet Of
Flame. Smoke and Water.

Boston, May IA fire which dam
aged a building at the corner of Broad
and High streets, in the wholesale
business district, early today, was ac-
companied by features of spectacular
interest. A series of chemical explo-
sions endangered the lives of the fire.
men, who fled several times to places
Of safety. Some of them worked un-
der heat so intense that hose lines were
turned on them, and they had great
difficulty in holding their footing. One
'ladderman climbed so feet on the ''big
stick of the local department, mount
ing through a gauntlet of flame, smoke
and water that obscured him from
sight Of those below so long at times
that two other firemen were sent after
him He succeeded finally in making
vents in the windows on the sixth
floor without injury, through which
water was thrown on the blaze.
The Wright Illustrating and En-
craving company, the Dodge Haley
company, dealers in iron and steel,
and the Wireless Speciality Apparatus
company suffered the principal dam
age. which was estimated at $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
RoosEvELTs NAME GREETED
WITH JEERs AND Kisses
AZ Republican State Convention At
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 1.-THE
republican state convention. meeting
today to ratify the action Of electors
at the recent statewide primary to
select delegates to the Chicago na-
tional convention, was thrown into
disorder when Robert Healey Of Wen
ster county advocated the selection Of
Roosevelt for president as opposed to
Senator Albert B. Cunmins, Who had
been endorsed by the Iowa republican,
voters.
Healy declared this was a time for
the party to choose the strongest man
available ami characterized Roosevelt
as the greatest man in the world .
The mention of Roosevalt's name was
received with jeers and Kisses and
Healy was forced to retire.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
WALL STREET EMPLOYEES
TO COOPERATE WITH POLICE
In the Financial District in Time Of
Emergency.

New York, May ia reserve force
of citizens employed in Wall street is
to be formed to cooperate with the
police In the financial district in time
of emergency, according to an an
nouneement tonight. A meeting will
be held Friday at which Police Com
missioner Arthur Woods will outline
the plan OF the Home Defense league,
recently organized for similar pur-
pose.
The reserves to be recruited in the
financial district it was said, Will
have the cooperation of the mayors
committee on national defense, Of
which Cornelius Vanderbilt is chair
man. Many men prominent in the
financial world already have become
interested in the movement. among
them being Otto T. Barnard, A Bar.
ton Hepburn, Frank A. Vanderlip, Ja-
cob II. Schif and Darwin 2. Kingsley.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
MEXICAN ARRANGEMENTS
FOR BORDER PROTECTION
1900 Troops to be Distributed to All
Important Points.

Torreon, Mex, May 17@Before
leaving for Chihuahua, where he win
take supreme command of the forces
operating against the bandits in Chi
huahua and Coahuila, General Jacin-
to Trevino said today: ST am going
to Chihuahua with ten thousand fresh
men, making, with the 1000 now on
the frontier, a total of 1900 troops.
THESE will be distributed to all i'm
portant points both inland and on the
frontier to prevent further raids in
to the states and to finish up Villa
bandits quickly.
'T am arranging special motor truck
service to the isolated garrisons in
order to supply provisions"
has been averted by an appeal to the
mems patriotism during the present
delicate international situation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
s., 100000 SUIT AGAINST
METROPOLITAN STREET RAILWAY
Brought by Thomas Fortune Ryan,
Traction Magnate.

New York. May 17.-Thomas Fortune
Ryan, traction magnate, was served
today in 100000 suit against the
Metropolitan Street Railway company,
brought by Benjamin Oppenheim. a
lawyer, disbarred several years ago at
the instance of the railway company
but since reirstated. Oppenheim
charges that the railway directors
raised "slush fund to procure his
disbarment when he was accused of
suibornation of perjury in a damage
suit against the Metropolitan COM
pany.
The announcement of the service
against Ryan was made by Open
helms attorney today before Justice
Donnelly after the court had refused to
relieve four of the directors, Henry H
Vreeland, Harry Payne Whitney, DIR
Moorehead Clifford and Orin Root
from appearing for examination as to
the 'slush fund" The serving of Ryan
requires his examination also.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
1856 vENIREMEN EXAMINED;
ONLY FOUR ACCEPTED
In Trial of VIII H. orpst, Charged
With Numbering Sweetheart.

Waukegan. Ills. May 17.-one hun
examined today in the trial Of VIII H.
Orpet, University of Wisconsin stu
dent, charged with poisoning his
sweetheart, Marion Lambert, and at
She close of the third day Just four
men occupied the box as tentative
iurymen.
orpet sat beside his father and
mother with the latter holding his
hand, and he followed with interest
the questioning OF the prospective Ju-
rors.
Counsel for the defense announced
that Orpet would take the stand in
his new defense.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
PROTEST AGAINST TREATMENT
OF ITALIAN PRISONERS
Semi Official Communication Issued
at Rome.

Paris. May Il. 4.s5 p. m.-The Ha-
vas Agency's Rome correspondent
sends q semi 4of7cial connmunicatfon
issued at Rome which protests against
the treatment of italian prisoners. The
communication gives the text of an
order by Colonel General Szekozar
commander of the Austrian forces on
the Isonzo front, which was found on
captured Austrian officer. The or.
der says:
Troops on the southv est front
should make as few prisoners as pos
sible No one should shake hands
Uith italian oncers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
AUSTRIANS CONTINUE
VIGOROUS OFFENSIVE
From the TOnale Pass Region in Western Trentino
toNonfaIcOne Action Continues
ITALIANS ARE FORCED TO ABANDON POSITIONS

BY Heavy Infantry Attacks South Of Trent the Ausans
Captured 141 Officers and $500 Men-Rome Reports
the RepuIse Of an Austrian Attack the Sugana Valley
Severe Artillery Duels Continue to the Northwest of
Verdun - Entente Armen Are Particularly Active
Against German Positions Around DiarbeLr the Turks
Have Assumed the Offensive Against the Russians
Three Americans Were the Dutch Steamer Batavia ",
Which Was Sunk by an Explosion in the North Sea.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
osREooN DENIES DECLARATION
ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
Refutes Reports In Circulation In the
United States.

Mexico city, May 17.-General Al
yaro Obregon, minister OF wsr, today
denied reports in circulation in the
United States that he had expressed
confidence that President Wilson did
not contemplate war with Mexico.
please deny the report that 1 had
made a public declaration Of conf
dence that President Wilson does not
Contemplate war with Mexico" said
General Obregon. II have made no
declaration. public or private, regard
ing international relations since leav-
ing FL Faso.s
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
Two Killed. Two Wounded.

TWO Killed. Two Wounded.
"A delayed telegram, received from
Vice Admiral De Robeck states that
on the night of May 1874 one of our
small monitor, the M-30, commanded
by Lieutenant Commander e. L. B.
Lockyer, was struck by the enemy s
artillery and, taking fire, was subse-
quently destroyed. Two men were
killed and two wounded.
"This Information appeared in the
Turkish communication yesterday and
was officially denied, as other mes
sages had been received from the vice
admiral two days after the occurrence.
AS a result of further inquiry it was
found that message reporting the
loss had miscarried."
The Turkish communication Of
Tuesday said:
"An enemy monitor which attempted
to enter a harbor northwest of the
island of Kesten came under the sur
prise fire of our artillery, burst into
flames and foundered. Several ex-
plosions were heard"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
Auatrian univaraitv Raonanad.

Berlin, May ICY Wireless to
Sayville9 being closed for two
years on account of the Russian in
vasion the Austrian university at
Czernowttz. the capital of Bukowi-
ma, has been reopened, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the fighting front is
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
THREE-MAsTED SCHOONER
ON MASSACHUSETTS BEACH.
Lucia Porter, 81. John, N. D., for New
York, Is Breaking Up.

Swampscott. Mass, May 1.-THE
three-masted schooner Lucia. Porter.
bound from st John. n. B., for New
York with lumber, was wrecked of
Blaney's beach today. A gale blow
Ing from the east was responsible for
the scnooner's mlghap and endangered
the lives Of her crew.
Sapt. George Burnie of Brockton.
skipper OF the vessel, and his five men
were taken off by the life guards of
the Nahant station. They went out to
the wreck in their surfboat after 4
heavy tuss1e with the gale and landed
the crew safely.
The schooner ran aground so yards
lrom shore. She began to break Urn
hortly afterward, part OF her stern
being torn away, and her deck load
being strewn over the waters. Wreck
prB said there was a slight chance to
ave her.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Cabled Par aphs
Presidel1t - Domino

San Domingo, May 17.-The cham
Der of deputies today elected Fereder-
leo Henrtuues CarvajaI provisional
president of the republic. 1t is ex-
pected that the senate will confirm
the appointment. The city is quiet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
British Monitor
Sunk by Turks
STRUCK BY ENEMVs ARTILLERY
AND TOOK FIRE
TWO MEN WERE KILLED
Delayed Telegram by British Admiral
~ States That on the Night Of May
1914 the Small Monitor M-so Was
Destroyed by Turkish Batteries
While Entering HarbOr Of kesten.

London, May II, 7:56 D. ma Brit
ish official communication issued this
evening admits the loss of small
monitor as a result of the fire of
Turkish batteries. In a Turkish of
fetal statement Tuesday the monitor
was reported as having been set on
fire and sunk. The British Admiralty
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
DURING DEAL IN AMMUNITION
FOR ENTENTE ALLIES
EVIDENCE IN TRIAL
Disclosure Made at Hearing Of Thomp-
son investigating COMMITTEES in New
York Yesterday-John S. Seymour
Tells Of Espionage During Making
of a Contract.

New York. May 1.-THE telephone
wires of Seymour & Seymour, local
law firm, were tapped at the instance
Of the police at a time when the firm
was engaged in a deal in ammunition
for the entente allies. the Thompson
investigation committee was told to-
day through testimony given by John
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
NO ANTI-AMERIcAN FEELING
IN CHIHUAHUA CITY
Announcement by United States Con-
euI Marion Letcher.

FL Paso, Texas, May ia number
of Americans, among them Consul
Marion Letcher, arrived here this aft
ernoon from hihuahua City.
Mr. Letcher said all was quiet in
-Chihua1ua City and there was no ex-
preston of anti American feeling
there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
Senate Agrees
On Army Bill
CONFERENCE REPORT OF REoRo-
ANIzATIcN BILL ACCEPTED
WITHOUT A ROLL CALL

Calls for a Regular Army Of 211,oOo
Men Peace Strength, 100000 War
Strength, and FederaIizsd National
Guard Of 457,5co- Senator Rrapds-
gee Dissusted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18
German Torpedo Boat sunk.

Copenhagen, via London, May Is,
2.26 e. ma German torpedo boat has
been sunk by German miva OF Fall
sterho, Sweden, according 10 the eBr-
lingsl<e Tidende's Afalno correspond
ent All but one OF the crew were
saved
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The plant of the Republic Rubber
Co. at Youngstown, Ohio, closed since
April 20 because of strike. reopened
many OF the employees having return
ed to work
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Secretary of War Baker is arrang-
ing for the shipment of 80 tandem
motorcycles and Is standard motor
cycles to the border for patrol work
around FL Paso.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
nomination of Eugene E. Reed of New
Hampshire as member of the Philip
pine commission.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

One hundred express drivers went on
strike in Chicago to force union recog-
milton, and for the unemployment of
activities.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

stockholders of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Co, at special meeting,
authorized an increase Of capitaliza-
ton from $1.0o9,0Oo to $4,000,O00.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Exports Of merchandise from the
port Of New York for the week ended
May y amounted to $56.s25, 4s0.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

King Duytan Of AMMAN, French In.
do China, has been deposed by the
French on charges Of completely in an.
ti-French riots.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

After having crashed together DUR
ing fog outside of Sandy Hook, the
Italian liner San Giovanni and the
swedish steamer GreekIand returned
to port.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, ar
rived in New York from Washington
to take fn hand the slrike of the &c.
600 garment workers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Freight cars to cost $2ooo,ooo have
been ordered by the Inter- Colonial
Railway of the Canadian Car & Foun-
dry Co, and the Eastern Car CO.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Scottish shipyards launched but four
merchant vesses. of 1911 tons, during
April. This is the smallest tonnage
for April since 1887.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

denied the statement, but says later
advices confirm the Turkish report
The British statement says:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Five cars of he Texas Special of tho
Missouri Kansas, and Texas railroad
overturned and rolled down a 20-foot
ennankment near Clinton, Mo. None
Of the passengers were dangerously
injured.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

An order for 1000 eondoIa cars and
1000 box cars was received by the
American Car & Foundry Co. from the
italian State Railways.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Gov. Whitman signed the new in
heritance tax bill, by which If is pro-
posed to raise $2.OO0,OoO annually.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The coast guard cutter Thetis, built
in Dundee, Scotland, in 1883, now OBJ
solete in type and useless for coast
guard purposes, has been sold to a
New York firm for $25.10O.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

National Guard recruiting in New
York city has has been greatly in
creased by the effect of last Saturdays $
preparedness parade
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

The du Pont Powder Co. is report
ed to be planning to erect a plant ad-
5acent to the Remington Arms plant
in Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-05-18

Prominent citizens of chicaao met
there to perfect plans for a prepared
ness parade in which 100000 are ex-
pected to march,