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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
STEAMSHIP WITHDRAWN OWING TO MINE DANGERS
 IN EUROPEAN WATERS

NEW YORK. April lS.-The Hol- land-American line has withdrawn It's steamship Rotterdam from tho transatlantic service owing to dan ger from mines in European waters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
WOMAN OF 615 POUNDS
 IS SLENDER MANS BRIDE

ST. LOUIS. April 1S.- Mrs. Ger trude Barker. who gave her age as over '1S" and her weight es 6l5 pounds, was married here to Harry West Of Rock Island, Illo who is slender and tall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
ENGLISH SHELTER PRODUCERS
 WILL ENLARGE THE OUTPUT TO MEET GOVERNMENT NEEDS

LONDON. April 1s.-EngIish spell ter producers will enlarge the out put to meet the government needs, after reaching an agreement with the ministry of munitions whereby sub- sides will protect them against Ger man competition after the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
FlRE oN AMERICAN TROOPS.

San Antonio, April ts.-Thc Car ranza soIdlers and Mexican etIzens at Parral, fired on the American troops there, according to American Consul Leteher, of chihauhau City who reported today giving as hIo au- thorIty, Gen. Gutierrez.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
KODAK COMPANY HAS
 DECLARED EXTRA DIVIDEND

ROCHESTER. N. T., April 1S.-The Eastman Kodak Company declared an extra dividend of per cent. on its common stock payable on May 1st to stockholders Of record on Ap- ril 10th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
WILSON EFFECTED TO GIVE CAMPAIGN
 KEYNOTE TONIGHT

WASHINGTON. April lS. President Wilson announced this morning that, in his speech to- night. he will accept the chal. lenge of Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root. concerning his for. eign policies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
ILLINOIS CATTLE FREE FROM
 HOOP AND MOUTH DISEASE

SPRINGFIELD. Ir.. April 1S.-For the first time since November. 1914. cattle movements in Illinois were en- tirely unrestricted today by the fed. eral regulations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
sToc KaUorATloNs.

NNEw YORK, April ls.- Alaska Gold closed today at 20 Alaska Juneau at ga. American Zinc at 91ik Butte and Superior at 92 Chino at 5315 Ray at 2S%.
 Utah Copper at S1 Copper metal at 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
sRITIsA srEAMgR oN FIRg

NEWPORT NEWS. April is.- A wireless message received here said the British steamer British Sun, that left here for spezia with crude oil. had quenched a fire in her forepeak. The message did not give the origin of the blaze, nor the damage,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
ANeLo-JAPANEsE
 RUMoR SAID TO
 BE ALL 5AsELEss

WASHINGTON April 13.- The Japanese foreign office asserts that all rumors Of a revision of the An glo-Japanese alliance are baseless.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13

When you want something - any thing-in Printing that is really line. let The Empire do Che work for you
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13
pLANNINe REINEoRcEMENrs.

San Antonla, April 13.-MaI.-een Frederick Funston Is planning to ma terlally strengthen Brlg.-een. Perch. Irg for any eventuaIIty In Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13

WASHINGTON, April fs.-The Car ranza government has demanded the withdrawal of the American troops in Mexico. Announcement was lm- medlately made at the White House, and made promptly and curtIy that there would positively be no with drawais of American troops at thIs tf,,o
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-13

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STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mall Information

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
EVERY MAN TO DO HIS BEST
In Address Before K of C. Council John j. Cookery cals Upon Men of Norwich to Realize Their Opportunity Rev. w. A Keefe and Rev. Myles P Calvin Also Speak at Social Session.

of the great progress that Is being made by the Knights of Columbus, not only in the city of Norwich but in the state and nation. He referred to educational works which the local council is promoting in bringing to the city, lecturers of the ability of William J. Muiligan, state deputy. who will address open meeting in the council hall on Friday evening. Jan uary 2Sth. on Alaska. to which the public is invited. and David Gold stein who Is to lecture iH the town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd on War and Peace" He paid glowing tri- bute to the work being done by the Committee on Religious Preparedness of which Col P. H. Callahan of Louis- vile. Ky. is chairman and urged the members to cooperate in every possi- ble way with this committee in their efforts to create a better understand Ing of the work of the Knights of Co., lumbus The speaker was enthusias- tically applauded at the close of his remarks.
 Solos were given by John J. Sullivan and Nicholas J.. Spellman. Occupying seats on the platform with the officers were Revs' J. H. F1tzmaurice, I. V. Maeiejewski. w. H. Kennedy and Myles F. Calvin of this city. Rev. John J. McCabe of Jewett City. Rev. R. F. Morrissey of Yoluntown and Rev. w A, Keefe of Plainfield.
 Following the meeting buffet lunch was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
PERSONALS

George Green han been LII at his home in Taftviile. recent ' visitor n in Ndrwieh. NJ V " ]" Y
 Abnsr swartz has been ir New York this week on buaitess trip.
 pr. J. w. Callahan and James T RinG were visitors i'm Hartford on Fri- day.
 ..Isss Yss !. .ansss wssassa q sss s.s.. s severe Illness
 Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Robinson are spending few days in Boston and Worcester, Mass.
 Mrs. william A. Rathbun has re- eutnrd to Noank from q visit with rel atives in Montville.
 George Garvey, employed at the Norwich state hospital at Brewster'a Neck, has returned to his duties, hav- ing spent few days in New London with friends.
 Mrs. Hattie H. Starixweather, who has been visiting Norwich friends, has left for Middletown for a visit and will spend the remainder of the winter in Brooklyn. N, r.
 John W. Bamford of Grosvenoi place has severed his connection with the Falls mill. For several years past Mfr. Bamford has been overseer of the weaving department at the mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
OUT SIS THROAT WITH
 RAZOR AT ALMsHousE
James Martin. Aged 30. Had Been In.
 mate There About 15 Ysars.

Jarnss Martin, who ia about 80 years old and has been ct the almshouse for 14 or 15 years. committed suicide In his room there on Friday afternoon about s.so o'clock by cutting his throat with a razor. He died in about 20 minutes after he wes found having completely severed the 5uBular vein.
 He was in his room alone at the time he cut his throat, but was found afterWard by James Marry upon his return to the room which he occupied with Martin
 Superintendent James B. Chapman was called at once and did all he could for the unfortunate man. but death fol- lowed in a very short time. Coroner Franklin H. Brown was notffled and gave permission for 'Undertakers Cum mings & Ring to remove the body to their morgue, where the coroner saw 1t.
 Mr. Martin had been a resident of this city Cor many years and had worked as a bod carrier a number of years ago. He lived with his sister on North Main street. and was never married If is believed he has niece, but she does not live here.
 Superintendent Chapman said on Friday evening that Martins condition had been about the same as far as his health was concerned ever since he has been at the almshouse and there had not been any recent changes to indicate that Martin might bs in condition of mind to take his owr lffe
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
SUBSCRIPTION DANsANT.
First Given by Norwich EII<s Was Sue
 cessfuI Social Affair.

Under the auspices of special com mittee, Norwich lodge of Elks, No. 430, gave its first subscription dansant Fri day evening in the hall in the new addition to their building on Main street, making the event brilliant and successful social feature for the 40 couples who attended
 From S.S0 to o'clock there was a delightful concert by Walter w. Lang q orchestra and after this the dancing programme was taken up until mid- night. Refreshments were served through the evening and at the half hour interrnission from 30 to II the ladies were invited to the billiard room and bowling alleys, where each was given opportunity to roll a string of duclxpins or display skill with the cue. This was a part of the evening in which they displayed much interest as all were eager to participate
 The committee that carried out the evening successfully consisted of Louis Gotthelf, chairman; G. Aubrey, Thomas M connor. R. c. P1aut and w. w. Lang.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
NATIvE oF cANrERRuRY.
The Late Charles Fitch Loomis Was One of NorwaIIss Most Popular Cit izens.

|
 Charles Fitch Loomis, one of Nor walks oldest and most popular resi- dents. died at the home, of his grand daughter. Mrs. Harry E. Smith, Sound view court, shortly after noon on Monday in his eighty-fifth wear. The funeral services will be held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2-30 o'clock, Rev. Charles E. Barto of ficiating, followed by the ritual ser vice of the G. A. R.
 Charles F. Loomis, or ''Chief'' Loom- Is as he was most generally known by a host of friends. young and old, was born in Canterbury. Conn, May S, 1881. He. learned the trade of a mason and came to NorwaIk from Waterbury in 1859 to act as foreman on the orig inal portion of The Gazette. He at once became one of the leaders in the public life of the town, particu- larly in its fire department, having gained considerable experience as a fire fighter in Waterbury.
 When Company F, 17th regiment, e. V. |. was being recruited by Capt. Enoch Wood, young Loomfs was one of the first to join as a private, but was promoted soon after to the rank of first sergeant" filling that important position until mustered out in 1865. He was charter member of Buck ingham post e. A. R., and its com mander in 1888.
 Mir. Loomis was man of striking appearance. Considerably over six feet in height. wonderfully erect in carriage and with his long flowing beard. he was one of the most familiar figures about the business portion of the city to which he made frequent visits. Despite his advanced age he worked at his trade until about ten years ago, his last big work being on the Norwalk library
 He is survived by a daughter. Mrs. T.1ra yov- F. Loomis of Waterbury, and William P. Loomis of Rome. ". '
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
BURNS BANQUET SPEAKER.
Hon. Homer s. Cummings WideI,
 Known in This State.

In their plans for the Scotch ban ques next Thursday evening which will celebrate Robert Burns night, the To- cal committee consider themselves as fortunate in having secured Hon. Ho- mer s Cummings of Stamford as the chief speaker and the one who will respond to the toast Robert Burns and The Land We Left
 Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth of New London is to respond to the toast The Land We Live In and Mayor Murphy will speak for the city, and here also the committee feels that it has made a happy choice. The banquet tick cts are now practically sold out
 Homer s. Cummings has had a mo- tably successful career as a lawyer anr has also been. for number oi years past, a conspicuous figure in the political situation of Connecticut and of the country. His professional work has been of the highest order. He is an accomplished trial lawyer and has appeared as counsel in many cases of great moment, that have involved large monetary interests and import ant questions of law. Politically, he has achieved equal distinctions; his abilities having repeatedly received recognition at the hands of his party During his long service as a demo- crat national committeeman he has given evidence of having thorough
 
 political and economic issues, and has displayed unusual qualities of leader ship.
 He is member of the American Bar association
 An adherent of the democratic par ty, Mir. Cummings has long been ac- tive in politics, local. state and nation al. He was elected mayor of Stam- ford for three terms. In 1908 he was chosen corporation counsel of Stam- ford and remained in that office un- the democratic national conventions oi 1900 and 1904. By successive unani- nous appointments he has been e member of the democratic national committee since 1900; having last been reappointed in 1912. for the pe- riod of service ending in 1916. In 1915 he was unanimously elected vice chairman of the committee which po- sition he still holds.
 In 1896 MT Cummings was the dem- ocratic candidate for secretary oi was nominated for congressman-sf- large: in each of these elections re- ceiving the highest vote on the party ticket. He was the unanimous choice of the democratic members of the general assembly of Connecticut in 1910, for United States senator. He has always been interested ir the civic and industrial advancement of Stamford and from 1903 to 1911 he served as president of the oard oi Trade of that city.
 MT. Cummings is widely known al public speaker of unusual sktain- ments and has delivered many leo lures and political and literary ad- dresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
GERMANY TO IMPORT NO
 MORE AMERICAN TURPENTINE
Because Austria is In Possession of
 Russian Turpentine Region.

< Amsterdam, Jan 21 = The recent cabled announcement that the presi- dent Of the Bremen chamber of com merce has declared that no mora American turpentine will be imported into Germany Is explained by the fact that Germany,s ally. Austria, is now In possession of practically entire Russian turpentine region, of which the town of Luck Is the center. Kove,, another town in Austrian hands, also has an important turpentine trade, as have several other localities around Brest- -Litovsk.
 The total tNrpentine output Of Po- land and Volhynia is estimated by a Dutch technical journal at 1000 car- loads annually. with a value of a, ,400- 900. Tn quality 1t cannot compare with the American product. but being 50 per cent cheaper, 1t has been used for many industrial purposes. It is expected that under German direction turpentine production in Poland will be increased and improved, which would in any case adversely affect the American turpentine export to Ger many after the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
FINANCE COMMITTEE 10 TAKE UP PETITION
Presented by M. B. Ring Resardins
 Right of Way to City Barn.

Now that Mayor T. C. Murphy is back at his usual duties again from which he was absent for a short time through illness, the finance commit tee of the common council, of which he is a member, with Alderman Henry Gebrath and Councilman Hugh Kinder. is to take up the petition that was referred to them at the last council meeting in which M. B. Ring requested a conference to see what could be done about establishing the northerly side of the right of way which the city has to reach the rear of the city barn on Chestnut street.
 The situation is somewhat peeu- liar one. The city barn is on land bounding on land owned by AIr. Ring and there is right of way conveyed in the deed to reach the rear of the barn. But this is not laid out by. any measurements showing how wide it Is to be.
 As Mir. Ring has secured a permit to erect a building on his Chestnut street land he desires to have this right oi way defined or adjusted in some more definite way. What is now used as a pansageway for teams at this point by which they reach Harvey lane is all on land that is owned by MT. Ring
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
MAN WITH BROKEN RiB
 ACCUSES TWO OTHERS
Peter Rooden Claims He Was Beat.
 in Thames Street House.


 Peter Bogden. 40. had broken rib Supernumerary John Donovan on Thames street on Friday evening at about g o'clock and complained that he had been badly abused at the house No. s2 Thames street
 He told story of having been at the house and buying beer there and then having been set upon and beaten by two men. The supernumerary brought the man over to police head quarters where Captain D. J. Twomey questioned him sharply and after con siderable effort got Bogden to give who he said had given him hard usage. At first Bogden, who had ev- identity been drinking, said he could not tell who they were but his memory freshened up after a while and he gave enough information so that Su- the house and arrested AlIeck Movie. 24, and John Kozlowslxi, 35. whom he found there. It Is the house where Kozlowslxi- lives.
 Both these men denied that any beer had been sold to Bogden or that he had been beaten in the house by them. They said that he came there. was ugly and boisterol1s and finally pull ed out big pair of shears that he waved threateninly. Then they put hin out he said.
 Captain Twomey had pr. W. T, Driscon called to police headquart- CTS to see Bogden and the doctor found that the man had one rib brok- en. He fixed him up and Bogden was placed in a cell on the charge of in- toxication and breach of the peace.
 The Llsscs ether CT two s. men were crested on were released on bail that was furnished for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY.
Celebrated by Superintendent Rodier with Banquet to Assistants and Agents.

By a sanquet Thursday evening at the Wauregan house to the assistant superintendents and agents of New London and Windham counties of this state and of Washington county of Rhode Island, Superintendent Ernest O. Rodier of the Prudential Life In- anniversary as superintendent with the company. There are 32 who were his guests.
 In his part as toastmaster Superin- tendent Rodier reviewed the work of the past year in which he said that Norwich had been met and the new year promises to be one Of the best that the company has known here. All of those present were called upon for remarks during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
BRITISH ARMY GETS THIRTY
 RECRUITS FROM HONG KONG
Their Appearance in the Streets of
 London Exeites Curiosity.

London, Jan. 21 - The British army has just received small but pie turesque addition to its strength in a group of thirty recruits from Hong Kong. Five times since the war be- gan these men had petitioned the governor of Hong Kong to be released from the constabulary service in which they were engaged in order that they might go to England and enlist, but each time their request was refused. Finally. however. they received per- mission to leave China, and sailed for England. E
 Their appearance on the streets of London was greeted with the greatest interest and curiosity. Under their khaki overcoats which were thrown wide open, most of the men wore the blue uniforms with white piping of the Hong Kong constabulary- Their hell nets were the winter service pattern of thick pith. with a steel spike on top and a steel band running around the side.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
YANTlc MILL SINNERS
 WILL DISCUSS OFFER
Other Employees at Admore WooIen
 Mill Return to Work.

With the exception of the spinners all the employees at the Admore mills at Yantic returned to their work on Friday morning. The spinners are to hold meeting to discuss the accept ance of the wage increase offered by the company.
 On Wednesday the strikers asked for ten per cent. increase and time and a half for overtime. Thursday morning the spinners and finishers left their work because two of the em- ployes were discharged. Thursday night the company announced an ip- crease Of ten per cent. to all the $50 employees, to go into effect immediate ly- The discharged employees were re- engaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
AWARDS CONTRACT FOR
 NEW BAKERY BUILDING.
Emil M. Fox to Build at Once at s2
 Franklin Street.

Emil M. Fox. proprietor of the Prov fdence bakery. on Friday awarded to Fenton Brothers. the contract for the erection of his new bakery building Franklin street which he recently pur- chased. Work on the contract is to be started Monday.
 The new bakery building is to be erected on the rear part of the plot and will be 40x57 feet, two stories high with a basement It win be of brick and will be equipped with the most modern of bakery machinery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
EIks Receive Charity Fund Request.

By the will of Jennie Whipple of New London. who formerly lived in this city. the sum of $500 was be- queathed New London lodge of Elks. should only be expended for distribut- ing charity to members of the order or to the families of members of the order. The legacy was turned over to the lodge Rt the meeting this week, the exact amount being $760, for five per cent. of the smount is turned over to the state under the inheritance tax law.
 The bequest is the first of it's kind the lodge has received.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
Had to Postpone Lecture,

The lecture to have been given on Friday evening at the Osgood Memo Indian association had to be post poned- It wRs due, it was understood, to confusion of dates so that the iec- turer did not arrive on Friday. This was known early in the day SO that notice could be given that the lecture was unavoidably postponed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies are prepared after prescriptions used by pr. Frederick Humphreys. in his private practice for many years and by the public for over Sixty Years with satisfaction.
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 Wcrns Wsrm Fever.
 coIie. cr,dnu and waksfuinsss q InfantA { DIarrhsa. cf chl3drsn and Aduits-
 , Coughs. coids. Bronehitis-
 & Toothachs. Facsanhe, Neuralgia
 g Hcadacas. Sick Hsadache. vertiss. fs Group. Hoarss rcough. Laryuritis. if Eersma. Eruptions. IS Rheumatism, Lumbago. .fe Fever and Apus, Malaria I7 Piles. Blind or Bleeding. External. iatsFlnk. @ catarrh. Inhusnra, Cold in Head. 7I Isthas opprssssa. nisIssis srs.thIus- zT DIs7rders of the Kldney1- 90 Urinary lncourtinence- 5f Sors Throats Quinry. 7 Grip. Grippe, La Grippe.
 Put up in small vials of pleasant pellets, fits the vest pocket. 25c. each.
 Sold by druggists. or sent on receipt of price. Medical Book mailed free.
 HUMPHREYS HOMEo. MEDICINE CO. Corner William and Ann Streets. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
connlssions for Poatmaster,,

Commissions as postmasterz were issued Thursday by the poBtcfflce de- partment to Clifford D. Chapman, at Mantle; 70 William !. Wood at West port both dated January 1i and to Frederick A. Reiner, at Sandy Hook, dated January 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
coes to sansterlun,.

Michael Keefe of New London, familiarly known as '1ikey Hockn," and an inmate a long time of the 6lms- house there, has contracted tubercu- losis and has been trannferrod to the New London county tuberculosis san
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
WILL HAVE A WEEK
 TO VISIT HIS FRIENDS
Hon. Luther K. zahrislie Coming Here from Washington for Short Time.

Hon. Luther K. zabriskie, who has been American vice consul at Moscow and recently returned to Washington. Is expected to spend next week visit ing his friends in Norwich, but is to be back in New York next Saturday to sail to the next post to which he ex- poets to be assigned in the govern ment consular service
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
oIves Notice Of Waqs Advano,.

Notices were pogtsd on Friday in all tho roofun of the Saxton Woolen cor porntion mill at Bean Hiii that there would be an advance in wages that would 20 into effect on Jam s1. What the rafa of advance would be was not given in the notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. susanna Carney.

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 21.--Nrs Susanna Carney, widow Of Sergeant William h. Carney, celebrated ae a hero Of Fort wagner in the Civil war. diad today at the aga Of ea-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

The ostrich has tho distinction of laying the largest GEE. The egg, which weighs about three pounds. ig considered equal in contents to 24 hen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
Brsak Now compIsts.

President Wilson has had wine re- stored to diplomatic dinners. The break with Bryan is now complete. = Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
Reason for eary,. AnxIety.

When Judge Gary says that pros perity needs nursing he is anxious to see that the Steel Trusfe bottle Is carefully kept filled by the govern ment--New York World
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22

Tn connectton with the production of coal in the United Kingdom there were 1,z2o accidents. causing 1.755
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-22
ProhTbition In South Carolina.

We are under the impression that South Carolina win keep the prohi- bition law as well as can be expect ed. under the circumstances.-Atla ta Constitution.