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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
INFORMATION WANTED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. Senator Hitchcock today intro duced a resolution Tn the Sen ate calling upon the postmast- CT General for information he possessed showing interference with American mails by cen sors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
NOTICE TO rlREMEN

Ere Chief Fireman this af- ternoon announced that there would be a meeting of the fire boys Monday night at 7:30 o'clock sharp and it Is his de- sire that every fireman be present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Foreman Charles H. Boyens Had Leg Broken by Falling Cotton Bales Boy Thrown from BicycIe-No Church for Rest fo Month.

At Q recent meeting of the Totollett Hose company it was voted to hold it's annual clambake and outing today Saturday.. The following commit ttee was appointed to arrange for the bake: Samuel Baldwin, William LePage, F. H. Topliff
 Mrs. C. P. Perkins, accompanied by the boys in her Sunday school class, enjoyed their annual outing at Rocky Point on Saturday, the party making the trip by steam and electric cars.
 Mrs. F. H. TopIiff chaperoned party of young ladies on an automobile trip to Rocky Point on Saturday.
 Church Closed Two Sundays.
 Following the custom of the past of closing two Sundays during August, there will be no service in the Yer s2lIles M. F. church for the next two Sundays. The sessions of the Sunday school will be omitted.
 Forks of Wheel Gave Way.
 Irene LaRoche met with painful accident on Wednesday evening by be- ing thrown from q bicycle upon which he with a companion were riding on the macadam street when the forks of the wheel gave way, throwing La Roche into the street, badly Cruising his face, head and hands. besides hay ing a couple of teeth loOsened. La Itoche's companion received but a few slight bruises.
 w 1HIdLLl Carer, Jr., IS SuHGr1n@ from a recent accident which resulted in the breaking of a small bone at the elbow of the left arm.
 Leg Under cetton Bales.
 Charles H. Boyens, foreman of the TOtokett cOmpany's outside work, met with painful accident Wednesday af- ternOOn in the cotton warehouse of the company when a bale of cotton tipped over, starting three bales, which pin ned the left leg of MT. Boyens, result ing in the breaking of the small bone Of the left leg near the I1neecap and the tearing of the tendoDs on the knee, The injury will keep MT. Boyens from his accustomed duties for some time. Nr. Boyens has been in the employ of the company for the past 20 years and has 9 host of friends who sympa- thIze with him in his accident.
 Miss Anna l.. WeIch is enjoying a vacation 2t Gloucester Mass
 N Peloquin is at his accustomed duties at the store of II. 4. Richards after a two weeks vacation.
 Ernest Leonard Buys Home.
 Ernest Leonard has recently bought a residence 2 short distance from the village on the Canterbury turnpike.
 Wrench Slipped. William Baldwin is suffering from bruised eye and forche cad caused bv the slipping of a wrench with which he was 9 work
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
Republican Caucus

ThegR gRepub1ican%Fle leetors. of, the Town Of Griswold are requested. to meet in caucus in the Town Hall. Jewett City, Thursday. Aug. 24 1916. at 8 o'clock D. m., for the purpose of eIecting dele gates to the Republican State Conven- tion to be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and$6th.- 1916, for the nomination of candidates for Presidential Electors, State Officers and Senator in Congress.
 Also for the purpose of electing dele gates to the Republican. Congre essional, Senatorial and Probate Conventions By'order of the Town Committee.
 F. H. GILBERT, Chairman.
 Dated at GriswOld, Conn, Aug. Is, 1Q16
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of Franklin are requested to meet in caucus in Franklin. Town Hall Thurs day. A1Ig. '24. 1916, at 7.3O o'clock p. m, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Republican State Convention to be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and 9th, 1916, for the nomination of candi dates for Presidential Electors State Officers and Senator in Congress.
 Also for the purpose of eleCting dele gates to the Republican Con gT TessionaI Senatorial and Probate Conventions.
 By order. of the Town Committee.
 JAMES H. HYDE, Chairman.
 Dated at Franklin, Conn, Aug. 19, 1n16
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Ernest Leonard Buys Home.
cabbzae and stronn Drink

Cabbage is believed to be a cure for drunkenness. The Egyptians ate boiled cabbage before their other food if they intended to dispose Of 8 large quantity of wine at dinner. In many of the wine-growing districts of France the vineyard keepers will not plant cabbages near the grapes, believing that if they did so the grapes for winemeking would thereby be much deteri0rated.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of Lledyard are. requested to meet in caUcus in Town Hall, Ledyard Center, Thursday Aug. 2Ath. 1916, at 2.3O o'clock ?. m. for the purpose If. a7 ect- ing delegates to the Republican state Convention TO be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and 9th, 1916, for the nomina- tiuu of candidates for Presidential Electors, State Officers and Senator in Congress.
 gates to the Republican Congressional and Sena tOrial Conventions.
 Dated at Ledyard, Conn, Aug. IT, 1916.a
 By order of the
 REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of BOzralhr are ~ requested to meet in caucus ing the Town HalI Thursday, Aug. 24th 1916, a 8 o'clock p. m, for the purpose of electiug deIega tes to the Republican State Convention to be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and 9th, and Senator in Congress.
 Also flor the purpose of electing dele gates to the Republican Congressional. Senatorial Conventions
 Also for the purpose of nominating Town Officers to be elected Monday, Oct 9 1916.
 By order of the Town Committee
 ELIJAH s. BABEL, Chairman.
 Dated at BoZrah, Conn, Aug. 18th, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town -os ~ Sprague --are, requested to meet in caucUs .n the Town Hall Thursday, Aug. 24th,' 1918, at 8 o'clock D. m, for the purpose of eleCting delegates to the Republican State Convention to be heid in New Haven Sept. 5th4 and 9th, 1916, for the nomination of candidates for Presidential Electors, State Officers and Senator, in Congress.
 Also for the purpose of electing dele gates to the Republican Congressional, Senatorial and Probate Conventions. > By order of the Town Committee.
 JOHN C. STEVENS, Chairman.
 Dated at Spra gIe, Conn. Aug. 18th, 1g1G
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of Preston are requested to meet in C9urtIs- in Town House Thursday, Aug. 24, 1916, at o'clock D. m, for the purpose of electing. delegates to the ReD1Iblican State Convention to be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and 9th, 1916, for the nomination of candidates TOT Presidential Electors, state Officers ana Senator in Congress.
 Also for the purpose of electinS dele gates to the Republican Congressional,
 T2v order of the Town Committee.
 AI.ANSON FULLER. Chairman.
 Dated at Preston, Conn. Aug. 19' TQTG
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of Norwich are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall Thursday, Aug. 24 1916. at o'clock p, m. for the Rerll7ican State Convention to be held in New Haven Sept. 5th and 9th, 1916, for the nomination of candidates nor Presidential Electors, State'Ofhcers and Senator in Congress.
 Also. for the purpose of electing dele gates to the Republican Congressional, Senatorial and Probate Conventions.
 By order of the. Town Committee. FRANK H.. SMITH. Chairman.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn, Aug. l9 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The. Republican Electors of the. Town caucus in Yeomans'r FIall Thursday Aug. A, 1916, at 8E2o'cIoclz p. m, for the purpose of electing delegates to the Repu ubldcan State Convention to be heldsin New; Haven Sept 9th and 9th, 1916 for the nomination of candidates for Presidential Electors, State Officers and Senator in Congress.
 Also for the purpose of electlng deIe-. gates, to the Republican Congressional Sena toriaI and Probate ConVentons-
 J3v order of the Town Committee. D. A. LYMAN, Chairman. Dated, at Columbia, Conn.,, Aug. ,l6' Ie1G C,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Then Ono Minht cnmnIaln-

You better stop yo' growlin' wen you afnt got nuthin' tall ter growl bout. Des s'pose dat you wuz rich, an had ter pay de income tax; or dat you couldn't sleep wen night come fer thinkin' dat yearthquake mought sWaller de bank, wid all yo' money in it!-Brer Williams in Atlanta Con stitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Snc.v EEninhtlv nescan+-

According to Q French scientist, birthmar6s in families not now of good social position indicates that they are Of knightly. descent, the marks being due to the fact that their possessors' ancestors wore armor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
NOANk
Sailing Parties and Lobster Dinner;
 5 PoPuIar-Various Items Picked Ur Around the Village.

PoPuIar-Various Items Picked Up
 Around the Village.
 Mir and Mrs. J. ". Lathrop of ATys- tic brought a party Of friends to Bay side Inn recently for a lobster din- ner. Mrs. Ropey of Westerly also entertained 10 friends at the Inn at dinner. Several sailing parties have gone out from there, another going to- day. Fishing is good.
 MT. and Mrs. G. H. Wellington of Boston are here for the summer.
 Miss Hilda Wilbur has been visit ing in New London.
 Mrs. D. c. Pendleton of Hartford is here for a few weeks.
 John Allyn is enjoying a vacation from his duties as conductor on the Groton and Stonington line.
 Miss Annie Wilbur is visiting in Mystic.
 Nurse at Rhode Island General.
 Miss Gladys Taber has. returned to Providence after a visit here. Miss Taber is one of the nurses at the Rhode Island hospital.
 Jerry MCMann of. Westerly has se- cured a position in the Palmer ship
 J. KI Ashbey has been visiting in
 Miss Mary Louise Cowen and Miss Laura Cowen of New York are at Riv- erview cottage for the summer.
 Leaves Shipyard.
 George O'Nein has gone to Bridge port, having severed his connection with the Palmer shipyard.
 Eben Whipple, former night watch man in the Palmer yard has been transferred to day duty.
 Clinton Peters has leased a cottage at Groton Long Point for the season.
 Mrs. Charles Hadley is entertaining Mrs. Gladden. of Bristol.
 Mrs. Meridith of Washington, D. C.. has arrived at Bayside Inn for two weeks.
 Capt. Allen Campbell of New York is here to visit his family.
 Miss Hope Burrows is having a va cation of six weeks, much of the time to be spent in New Hampshire where she will be accompanied by Miss Ada May Davis.
 On Odd Fellows Committee.
 Hiram Latham and Fred Ward are on the entertainment committee for the fair of Stonington lodge, I. o. o. F. M 5.-
 Mrs. William Patterson has been visiting in Mystic.
 Mrs. Mabel Tucker has returned from New London, where she was the guest of Mrs. Florine Dow. * Blind Composer Will Sing.
 NFS+ILCI d. Ol4LAJ tIl0 Dl4llu composer of New York and Lords Point. will sing at the etiremen's fair
 Charles. IT, Potter, of Norwich was a caller recently zin the village. - Miss Lillian iaIinton, recently grad .uated from Lawrence hospital, has gone tout%on her-sfirst professional. case s@, Mrs. George5 Cutten spent yesterday in New LOndon.#S,,-@ s5> ;Fes% 7. Mrs. J. H. Chapin of@New York is insthe village for. 9 visit
 Mrs. Charles Poindexter. ssVictor Hartford aref among. <tha recently ar rived guests at =Bayside.5 Inn. Conopensa&ion for Injured Eye. / Paul Bishop. who had his eye in- .jured 5in{ Palmer shipgard6 in. June.s has recefVed4h con1per1 sation [ or z S6 weekly and; 1nedical alaexpersaa. Is,es r day; g;sat. his. old home. church in TOssin- ;ingE4 NL-siY P
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Not SIlenced Easily,

What I don't understand is why they call big gun she" when it can be silenced.-FTom Richmond CVa.) Pub lie Service News.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Daily IncunhE.

When we take people merely as they are we make them worse; when we treat them as if they were what they should be we improve them as far as they can be mproved-GOethe
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Fixed Aeroniane sfatua-

On the ground that an aeroplane is g scientific instrument necessary for it's owners livelihood, a court in Hun gary decided that it cannot be seized for debt. .si
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
PerspiratIon Stains.

Precipitation stains may be removed from white b1ouses without any trou- ble if they are soaked before washing in cold water, to which little car bOnate of soda has been added.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Harsh Moorisn Custom

Among the Loors, if a wife does not become the mother of Q boy, she may be divorced with the consent Of the tribe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. Herman Miner and Miss Gladys Pierce of Westerly are the guests of Miss Pierce's sister, Mrs. John Brown ing, of East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Charles Barrows of Springfield Mass, was a recent guest of MT. and Mrs J. O. BaIroWs of West Town street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

On Thursday 38 ladies Of the Alpha class of the UniversaIist church met at the pleasant home of Mrs. William R. Back for an all-day picnic Basket lunches were enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Moth Preventive.

Pour little turpentine in the cor, ners of your wardrobe, chiffonier or trunk if you wish to be rid of moths.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. William c. Kerrigan of Brook lyn, N. Y, has returned home after a several weeks stay with her niece, Corner
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Miss Catherine Murray, Miss Nellie O'Connell Miss Julia OhConnen and Miss Mary NEcNelIy are spending a week at Block Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

MT. and Airs. F. H. Bushnell of Huntington avenue. are at their cottage at the Wi1limantic camp ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. S. J. Bromley and daughter, Miss J. G. Bromley, have returned to their home on Huntington lane after months stay at East Beach, R. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
NORWICH TOWN

Alpha Class Picnic With Mrs, William R. Back-Returning Vaoationists- Rev. Charles Noble at Congrega- tional Church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
Scotland Road Services.

The Sunday services at the Scotland Road hall will consist of Sunday school and Christian EndeaTOr. They will be held at the usual time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs G. F. Lippitt and son, B. G. Iippitt, called Friday on Mrs. Erastus Gardner of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

were the guests Friday of Mrs. Erastus Gardner of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Worlds Sunday Schools. There are 297, ,866 Sunday schools | the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

age of IA. petitiOned that her mother, Ella Segar Davis, be appointed her guardian.
 Judge HSrbert w. Rathbun of Westerly, counsel for Jane M. Filling hast of PawcatuCk. at a session of the North StOningtOn probate court, Fri day afternoon, Judge Gray presiding, protested against the application of Frank B. Tillinghast of CIarks Falls to commit his wife, Jane Tillinghast, to an insane retreat. Judge Rathbun in timated that it was 9 clear attempt to railrOsad the woman to a retreat for the insane He claimed the woman was not Ensane and that the proceeding was outra ageous. He also claimed. that in asmuch as Mrs. Ti1inghast was not now a resident of the town of North StOningtOn the case is without the jurisdiction of the court. Tn the order of the court and in compliance with the Briggs and Dr. James M. Lewis. were appointed a commission to examine Mrs TiIlinghast as to her sanity. As they had made no examination, their report was not before the court, and the matter was continued.
 Announcement is made of the mar rIage of Frank Mayo, of Carolina and Miss Lois Louise Fisher, of Kenyon, R, I. They were married August 5, lJlOy III LTEdtG ILiJtSttEt1 CIltll NIl h9cl.f brook, Conn.,, and the officiating clergy man was Charles Sanford Olmsted, "the minister in charge It was not known at the time that the marriage ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. Charles Sanford Olmsted, who was consecrated bishop of Colorado. May l. 1902. He is spending vacation at Say brook. and acting as minister in Grace church.
 May Bedford GouIatt, wife of Henry GouIett, died Thursday night at her horne in Pawtuecket. age 28 years, She She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bedford, formerly of Westerly. Be- sides her husband she leaves three children, the youngest being born four days before her death. She is also survived by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers, including Charles Bedford, Jr, of Pawcatuck, Burial will be at River Bend. Sunday.
 Local Laoonics.
 Frank G. Parker, proprietor of the Crocker house, New London, twas in Westerly Friday.
 William Segar left Westerly, Friday, for Kennebago, Maine, where he will be a guest at the camp of Eugene At wood, of StoningtOn.
 Rev. Christopher II. von Claim, pas tor of the First Methodist church of Dover. will conduct religious services Sunday in the cottage of Hugh A. Cunning. at Pleasant View.
 The White Rocks and Stoningtons will baseball at White Rock this aft eVnoon.
 Josiah r. Bradford sustained a frac- ture of the left wrist while attempting to crank his automobile, Thursday ev- ening.
 H w. Wilson, publisher of Readers Guide to Periodical Literature. and kindred publications, was a visitor to the Westerly library, Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

of the Westerly probate Court proceed ings in the two Segar cases, when un- raveled, should read:
 Ella F. Segar. widow of J. Frank Se- gar, who has her dover in the estate, and who has no children, petitioned for an additional allowance, the income from the sale of real estate and coal the laws of Rhode Island
 Thelma Segar. daughter of the late Charles D. Segar, a minor over the age of IA. petitiOned that her mother, Ella Segar Davis, be appointed her guardian.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. Frank Avery was the guest on Thursday of her sister, Mrs. Whitford, of JeWett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

MT and Mrs. D. g. Underwood have returned from @ few days stay in WiCkfOTd P |
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Rev. Charles Noble will preach Sun day at the Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Miss Annie Punch has returned home after a weeks stay at Pleasant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. 1T. c. Miller of Huntingdon ave- nue is spending 9 few days vacation out of town
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. F. c. Warner of Bliss place has N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Miss Susan Lfllibrfdge has returned home after a visit with Mrs. Samuel Austin of Mansfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Miss Jane Simmons is visiting Miss Susan LilHbridge of Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mrs. Faulkner and son John of Boston are the guests Of Mrs. POunch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

Mir. and Mrs. J. F. starlzweather
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19

A little mixup in the published report
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-19
At concranatfonaI Church.

q I held at the usual time.
 At Congregational Church.
 Rev Charles Noble will preach Sun day at the Congregational church.
 Miss Annie Punch has returned home after a weeks stay at Pleasant View.
 Miss Jane Simmons is visiting Miss Susan Lillibridge of Scotland road.
 Mrs. Faulkner and son John of Boston are the guests of Mrs. Pounch. Mrs. F. c. Warner of Bliss place has returned from a stay at ChautauQus N. Y.
 Mrs. 1T. c. Miller of Huntington ave- nue is spending 2 few days vacation out of town.
 Mrs. Frank Avery was the guest on Thursday of her sister, Mrs. Whitford, of Jewett City.
 MT. and Mrs. D. S Underwood have returned from @ few days stay in Wickford, R. I.
 Miss Susan LfIIfbrfdge has returned home after a. visit with Mrs. Samuel Austin of Mansfield.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. starkweather
The Yale expositor., 1916-06-29
T HE p RI L E S

1st Prize, 81 90 Farm Gate; I'd Prize Apiece Porch Set
Sd Prize 900 Lawn Mower 4th Prize, SO lbs Irvine
9Th Prize, Garden Cultvator
The Yale expositor., 1916-06-29

CondtonsA ticket with 900 purchase which
titles the holder to chance in the drawing of prizes
Come prepared take purchases home with wish
make purchases and get tickets the prizes
Terms of Sale Cash bankabe paper Sale begins 730
Come and bring your friends.
The evening world., 1916-06-20
HASTILY welded, QUIT
BRIDES FOR ARMORY
Two New York GuardSmen Go
From Altar to Regiment After
Church Ceremonies.

There was n note of sadness at the
wartime wedding last evening OF
William f. Muller, No. las Palisades
Avenue. and Miss Mae T.. Schooling.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John IL.
Schooling. No. 1874 Waverley Street,
ployee of the Westchester Lighting
Company and a member OF Company
@, Tenth Infantry. y. G.. y. Y lie
received word yesterday to report for
duty in the evening at the armory.
The wedding was to be celebrated
at II A. NJ, to-day, but Mr.. Muller
was anxious TO be married before
starting for Mexico, so they were
married in st. Mary's Church at 0
o'clock last evening.
At the-close Of the ceremony Null
Ter kissed his bride good by, turned
from the altar and marched straight
down the aisle Ten minutes later
he was at the armory.
Nollmer Hans Philipsen OF Com
pany Nj, seventh Regiment, and Miss
Agnes l.. APPEL OF No. l65 Fifteenth h
Street. Brooklyn. were married this
afternoon, although they had not IN
tended to be wed until September.
The ceremony was performed In
Calvary Baptist Church, BROOKLYN
When Philirscn, who lives at No. A
Dean Street, joins his regiment, his
bride viii remain with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav APPEL. until his
returns.
The evening world., 1916-06-20
NO SUICIDE TALK
BY MISS LAMBERT,
0RPET TOLDPOL|CE
Chief TeStitieS Student Said
Girl Never Mentioned the
Subject to Him.

WAUk EGAN. H.. Juno 20.-wnltcr
Mcguire. chief of Police of Lake For
est. testified to-day regarding talks he
had with VIII II. Orpet. charged with
the murder of Marion lambert, while
tho prisoner was In fail last April.
II asked Orpct how Marion fell. and
he said that she fell In the position in
which sho was found" said Mcguire.
- also asked whether he remembered
II shc had books under her arm. He
said he had faint recollection tina,
she had. I then asked him II he over
heard Marion Lambert threaten sui
eide. lie said No"
The witness identified one OF the
so-called letters from Orpet to
Marian.
II asked him." said Mcguire. "ii
this was one OF tho letters he left
with his friend Otto Peterson n,
Madison to mail on Feb. 0. lie said
1t was"
Tho witness identified n textbook
on chemistry as having been oh.
tnined from Orpets room at Madison
wis. where Orpet was attending the
university,
The evening world., 1916-06-20
TORPEDO MAY HAVE
HIT AMERICAN SHIP
Investigation of Metal Found on the
Seaconnet 10 Determine the
Cause of Explosion.

LONDON, Juno 2O-Tho officers
and crew OF the American steamer
Scaconnet, which went ashore on tho
Scroby sands sunday after having
been damaged by an exterior explos-
ion, reported at the American Con
sulate here to-day. They were un-
able TO say whether q mine or a sub
marine was responsible for the eX-
plosion, although marine authorities
at Yarmouth had expressed the be-
lief, from an examination of portions
OF metal found In tho hull, that a
torpedo did tho damage.
The portions Of metal recovered
from the Staconuct will be brought
here and turned over to Consul Cen
eral skinner tomorrow. According
to tho sailors, these pieces are heavy
and brasslike.
The Seaconnet. which was bound
from ArchanGcl to London with tim
bCr was about sixty miles east Of
Yarmouth when tho explosion oC-
CURED.