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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
MRS LEONTINE LYMAN
TELLS OF MARRIED LIFE.
Witness in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Against Her Husband.

New York. Feb. 17.-Mrs. Leontine
Lyman, wife of J. Grant Lyman, who
is being sought by the federal authori-
ties on the charge of using the mails
in an oil stock swindle, appeared here
today before a United States commits
sioner as a witness in the bankruptcy
proceedings against her husband
Mrs. Lyman. said she met Lyman for
the first time in 1914 in Paris, where
she was living with her first husband,
a British officer. She was divorced
soon afterward and came to this conn-
try in February. 1915. She said Ly-
man never told her much about his
business affairs and gave her little
money.
Mrs. Lyman returned only last Tues
day from trip to England and declar-
ed that the news of her husbands dis
appearance which was first communi-
Gated to her upon her arrival here,
was a great shock. She heard from
him only twice while abroad, she add
ed. Lyman left behind a sable over-
coat for which he was said to have
paid $4,000.
Louis B. Thornet. an employe, was
arrested after the firms collapse and
was surrendered today by a surety
company. Thornet failed to furnish
a bond and was sent to the Tombs.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
NAVAL SECRETS IMPAIRED TO
HOUSE NAVAL COMMITTEE,
Programmes of European Navies and
Weaknesses of the American Fleet.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Confidential
information about the building pro-
grammes of European navies, weak
nesses of the American fleet and re-
suits of recent manoeuvres and war
college games was given to the house
naval committee today by Rear Ad-
miral Graet, commanding the sub
marine 1otilla, and Captain Josiah
Mexican, assistant for material in the
office of the chief of operations. Both
officers expressed the opinion that even
with the administration five year
building programme completed the
United States would be poor third
among naval powers.
The committee spent most of the
day behind closed doors, taking up
with the officers questions considered
confidential by the navy department.
The witnesses agreed that battle
cruisers were most urgently needed
than battleships and recommended the
construction of four such vessels this
year, if congress would authorize no
more capital ships, rather than two
battleships and two battle cruisers, as
proposed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Estimates from Petrograd place the
number Of troops in the Turkish gar
rison at Erzerum, the capture of which
has been announced, at 100000 men.
The guns numbered more than 1000.
But it has not been yet officially stated
that all of these troops and guns were
taken by the Russians.
That the fighting before the fortress
fell was terrific is indicated by Con-
stantinople report which, although not
announcing the capture of Edzerum,
says that in the three days before the
communication was issued the Rus
slams had lost 5000 men killed.
Both Berlin and Paris report that
there have been no important develop
ments on the battlefield in France and
Belgium. On the Russian front there
have been artillery engagements and
isolated infantry actions at various
points. In East Galicia hostilities have
almost ceased for the present.
The Italians are still engaged in
Smelling the positions taken from them
recently by the Austrians on the Rom
bon sector and also are keeping up
their artillery actions against the
An infantry attack against Monte San
Michele is reported by Vienna to have
been repulsed.
Germany has apoIogized to the
Dutch government and offered to pay
an indemnity for the torpedoing re-
mis- The torpedoing is characterized
by Germany as a blunder on the part
of the commander of the torpedo boat.
King Peter of Serbia at present in
virtual exile on the island Of Euboea,
in the Aegean sea, in a notable state
ment to an Associated Press corre-
spondent, expresses his great graft
tude to the people of the United States
for the relief work done by Americans
among the sick and wounded and
starving Serbian people.
King Peter also took occasion to
say that for those Of Serbia's allies
who had remained faithful he had no
reproach They came to our aid too
late to save u.s. he said, but they
came
That one of the Zeppelins in the
recent raid on England was damaged
by the British gunfire and later lost at
sea, and that there is good reason to
believe another had been damaged and
put out of action, was the statement
made in the house of lords by Earl
Kitchener. the British war secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
Two Views of
Louis D. Brandeis
PLACED BEFORE SENATE SUB.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
HONEST, ,UNsCRUPULOUs
Moses J. Stroock Testified That Bran
deis Had Been Unethical in Bringing
Ten Suits Against the New England
Railroad in 1892.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Two views of
Louis D. Brandeis were placed today
before the judiciary sub committee of
the senate investigating his fitness to
be supreme court justice.
Capable but UnscrupuIous.
Moorfield Storey, a Boston lawyer,
said Mr. Brandeis' reputation at the
capable, very energetic man and if ne
cessary to advance his objects is not
scrupulous as to his methods, nor is
he to be trusted"
Sincere but Careless.
Sherman L. Whipple, of Boston, de-
scribed Mr. BrandeiS as a man with
sincere, high minded motives; intense
ly centered in carrying out his own
ideas and ideals; in love with the idea
that he was looking after the situa =
ton; possibly a bit careless in his
connection with one of his cases: and
as holding himself aloof with the re-
suit that he had been misjudged.
Moses ]. StroocE, a New York law
yer testified briefly. He quoted Mr.
Brandeis as having said that everyone
should get a square deal in the James
T. Lennox bankruptcy case, which
has been much discussed at the hear
ing
Charged With Being UnethieaI.
Mr.. Storey told the committee he
thought Mr.. Brandeis had been un-
ethical in bringing ten suits against
the New England railroad in 1892, fol-
interests other than the actual COM
plainants, which preceded by a veal
the bankruptcy of the New England
road from which it emerged in posses
sion of the New Haven railroad. He
was unwilling, however, to give his
opinion that Mr.. Brandeis was en-
ployed to wreck the New Haven road
In the Warren will case Mr.. Storey
thought that Mr.. Brandeis had acteC
as he himself would have done.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
A CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY
FOR THE UNITED STATES
Outlined by Senator NewIands to New
Haven Chamber of Commerce.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 17.-Out-
lining "a constructive policy for the
United States" to the members of the
New Haven Chamber of Commerce at
it's annual dinner tonight, United
States Senator F. G. Newlands of Ne
vada, the chief guest, said there was a
two-fold peril to America in the fu-
ture, namely, possible inability to back
up with force of arms, if necessary, the
insistence of our government regarding
neutral rights, and possible inability
to meet economic conditions which the
termination of the European war may
bring. The great questions to be con-
sidered, the senator said, relate to
military and Industrial preparedness.
Military strength may be required be
cause we have aroused the antagonism
of the peoples of the warning nations,
and industrial strength because of the
military forces to Industrial pursuits,
reinforcing vast numbers of women
and children who have been developed
to the highest degree of industrial eff
ficiency, may insure a spirited con-
test with US not only for international
but domestic markets, the loss of the
latter meaning domestic unemployment
and want"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
KING PETER OF SERBIA
IN PHYSICALLY BROKEN.
Hidden Away in Aedepose, Island of
Euboea.


Aedepose, Island of Euboea, Feb. 16,
p. m. via Paris, Feb. II, S.25 p. M
King Peter of Serbia received a corre-
spondent of The Associated Press this
morning. Hidden away in this almost
inaccessible spot, bent under his 72
years, disillusionments and sufferings,
physically broken, virtually blind, his
crown gone, his native land overrun
by ancient enemies, the exiled sove-
reign grimly clings to life in hope of
participating in the ultimate triumph
of his countrymen
The severest trials have not dimmed
the spirit nor Clouded the intellect of
the king. He spoke with the same
determined courage as characterized
him when he led his soldiers to victory
over the Turks and analyzed the
causes and meaning of the war with
the cold logic of the man who trans
lated John Stuart Mill into Serbian
Though still feeble from the effects
of heart-breaking marches through
Albania and unable to walk without
assistance, he retains the keenest
mental activity and striking cheeri-
ness in the face of the disaster which
has overtaken his country and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
WEALTHY WIDOW IN CELL
WITH CRIMINAL NEGRESS
Mrs. Clara J. Foster of Portsmouth.
Ohio, Refused to Connect House
With Sewer.

Portsmouth, Ohio, Feb. 17-Ports-
mouths wealthiest widow. Mrs. Clara
J. Foster, As, whose husband was DR..
E. M. Foster was still in the city Jail
today, following her incarceration last
night on order of Mayor H. H. Kaps,
She was convicted yesterday of vio-
lation of an order of the board of
health for failure to connect her res
idence with a sanitary sewer. She
was fined 800 and sent to Jail when
she refused to pay it. She shared a
cell with a negress who has several
several workhouse terms. She said
today: Il am a martyr. I caused
my sanitary plumbing to be done as
authorized by the city officials and ]
will stay in Jail the rest of my days
before L will tap that sewer" Mrs
Foster is repyted toe worth $780,
900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
MASSACHUSETTS DAIRYMEN
COMPLAIN OF CAR SYSTEM
Has Resulted in a Monopoly of Milk
Supply ~ Combination of Dealers.

Boston. Feb. 17.-Disadvantage to
Massachusetts, dairymen through the
operation of the leased car system for
bringing milk to this city were con-
sidered at an investigation of milk and
cream transportation rates begun to-
day by Chairman C. G. McCord of the
Interstate Commerce commission.
This system, .dairymen of the state
contend, has resulted in a monopoly
of milk. and cream supply by dealers
who have been enabled to divide ameng
themselves territory distant from Bos-
ton, to the vir:SIal exclusion of dairy
men whose plants are near the local
market. The maximum charge of
$4,000 a year for a car, imposed by the
railroads for milk carriers running any
distance beyond 165 miles from. this
city was the object of special criti-
cism.
Most of the dairymen neard were
from points north of Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
ARMS STAND STORED IN
BUILDING IN NEW YORK
Police Say They Are Property of an
Agent For krupp Gun Works.

New York, Feb. 17.-Major General
John F. Organ, commanding the ma
tional guard of New York has asked
the police, it was learned today, for
information regarding a large quantity
of arms and munitions stored in a
building in West Houston street, this
city. A small fire in the structure on
December 81 last disclosed the fact
that in the basement were 1000 re-
volvers, ten automatic guns, 1000 rifles
and 100000 rifle cartridges.
The building is leased by Hans
Tauscher, a dealer in firearms
described by the police as an agent for
the Krupp gun works of Germany and
other firms. He declared he bought
thearns and ammunition in job lots
for speculation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
80 WOMEN SLIGHTLY ILL
OF PToMAINE POISONING,
Had Attended Golden Jubilee of Y. w.
c. A. at Hartford.

Hartford, Feb. lit was learned
tonight that about 80 women who at
tended a golden jubilee banquet of the
Young Women's Christian association
last night ae slightly ill of ptomaine
poisoning. Rev. DR.. E. Def. Miel. rec
tor Of Trinity church, is also slightly
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
FALL RIVER TO TURN
FIRE TO AN ADVANTAGE,
BY the Widening and Relocation o.
Streets.

Fall River Mass, Feb. 17.-With the
ruins still smouldering, municipal and
business organizations planned today
to turn yesterdays million dollar fire
to the advantage of the city by the
widening and relocation of the streets.
Progress in such a direction is ex-
pected at an aldermanic meeting CALL
ed for tonight.
1t was expected that the safes in
many of the buildings in the fire area
will be sufficiently cooled by tomor-
row to permit their being opened and
that the work of clearing the ruins will
follow within a short time. No at
tempt will be made to rebuild any of
the structures until the insurance has
been adjusted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
SWEDEN SENDS NOTE
ASKING FOR COOPERATION
To Maintain the Preservation of Rules
of international Law.

Washington. Feb. 17.-Another note
from Sweden has been addressed to the
state department through Minister
Ekengren. appealing to the United
States for cooperation with the Swed-
ish government and other neutral ma
tions to maintain the preservation of
rules of international law concerning
the protection of neutral commerce and
navigation. Action is proposed par
ticularly against Great Britain.
Secretary LansirS informed the min
lister. it was learned today, that he
could not answer the note until the
controversary with Germany over the
Lusitania case was settled
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
IS PER CENT. ASSESSMENT
FOR BANK STOCKHOLDERS
To Make Up Shortage of Cashier
Curtis at Southington.

Southington, Conn, Feb. .1T.-Stock-
holders of the Southington National
bank have received notices. of a As per
cent. assessment to be made on each
share of stock of the bank. it, was
learned today, to cover. in part the
shortage created by. the. embezz1ement
of the late cashier. Louis X. Curtis,
which amounted to about sS7. 500.
The stockholders will meet on Feb
2Sy when the matter will come up for
action. .....
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
President Thanked For Designating
Jewish Relief Day

Washington, Feb. ia committee
headed by Leo Kamaiky of New York
thanked President Wilson today for
having set aside day for the collec-
ton of funds for the relief of Jewish
sufferers in Europe, and told him pub
lie response had been generous.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
TERRIFIC FIGHTING
ERE ERZERUM FELL
Petrourad Places the Number of Turkish Troops Cap
tured at 100000 Men =
GUNS TAKEN NUMBERED MORE THAN 1000

Constatnope Reports That the Russians Lost 5000 MEN
Killed in Three Days at Erzerwm-There Have Been
No Important Developments in France and Belgium
Only Isolated Infantry Attacks the Russian Front
Italians Still Sheing Positions Taken by the Aus
trians in the Rombon Sector.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

against leaving but fellow countrymsn
among the crowd took them bodily
and carried them out of the mill. Some
of these workmen claimed later that
mysterious threats were made and
they exhibited much fear lest they
should be injured at some later time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
Helen Farnsworth Mears.

New York, Feb. 17.-Helen Farms
worth Mears, a sculptor whose work
was widely known, died tonight with
out medical attendance in her apart
ment here. Police reports said there
was nothing to arouse suspicious about
her death. Mrs. Mears was born in
Oshkosh, Wis, in 1873, the daughter
of Elizabeth Farnsworth, whose pen
name was Nellie Wildwood.
Her first success was a statue called
'The Genius of Wisconsin, exhibited
at the Chicago exposition in 1898.
Among her best known works were
The Fountain of Life, statue of Fran
ces e. Willard placed in the capitol at
Washington, portrait bust of George
Rogers Clark, bust of DR.. William L.
G. Morten in the Smithsonian institute
and portrait re1iefs of Augustus ST
Gaudens, Louise Collier Wilcox and
Edward A. Mcdowell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
HANGED, for Wife Murder.

Concord, N H., Feb. 1S.-Oscar B.
Comery was hanged at the state pris-
on early today for the murder of his
wife. The trap was sprung at 1892.
He was officially pronounced dead at
12.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
Found Dead in Street in Hartford

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 17.-An un-
identified Polish laborer, known only
as Joe" about 80 years of age. was
found dead in street tonight The
medical examiner said heart disease
brought about by ''over- -exertion in
climbing a fence" was the cause of
death
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
FOR REPEAL OF THE
FREE SUGAR CLAUSE
Democrats in Caucus Make it Party
Measure-Vote "a to 20.

Washington, Feb. E.-Repeal of the
tariff law was approved as a party
measure late today by the house Dem
ocratic caucus. The vote was "a to
90
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
Movements of Steamships.

Gibraltar. Feb. 14.-Sailed: Steam
er Giuseppe Verdi (from Naples) New
York.
New York, Feb. 17.-Sailed: Steam
er Oscar II, Copenhagen.
New York. Feb. 17.-Sailed: Steam
er Taormfna, Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

The tug Eastern arrived at Norfolk,
Va, and reported that it had been
compelled during a heavy storm to
abandon the Philadelphiaowned barge
Maurice P. Shaw with a cargo of lum-
Der from Jacksonville for New York,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Former Huerta Commander Indicted.
Laredo, Texas, Feb. 17.-General
Vincento Calero, a former Huerta
commander, indicted several months
ago at San Antonio on a charge of
conspiracy to violate United States
neutrality laws, was arraigned today
and placed in Jail in default of $500
bond.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Germany is said to be preparing for
the issuance of fourth German loan
to amount to $O0,000,0 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

One thousand women munition work
ers will be employed at the Eddystone,
Pa, Munitions Co. plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
OBITUARY..
George c. Mclean.

Portland, Conn, Feb. 17.-George G.
Mclean, vice president of the First
National bank here, member of the
general assembly in 1890 and a resi-
dent of wide acquaintance in the coun-
ty, died today in his 18th year. He
was born in New Britain but almost
his entire life has been spent in this
town. Two daughters and a son, Nor
ton w. of DanhurY SURVIVE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

William Waldorf Astor, Baron of
Hver Castle took his seat for the first
time in the House of Lords.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
EXPORT POTATOES FROM
THE NETHERLANDS
Government to Allow Shipments to
Belgium and Northern France.

The Hague. Netherlands, Feb. II,
via London, $40 p. m.-The Dutch
government, it is understood, shortly
will consent to the export of consider
able quantities of potatoes to Belgium
and Northern France, but only through
the officially recognized relief commit
tees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
1000 NEGROES ARE
MARooNED BY FLOOD
Many of Them Have Had Nothing TO
Eat for 4S Hours.

Newellton, La, Feb. 17.-An appeal
sent out by Newellton authorities by
telegraph today. said that more than
1000 negroes are marooned by the
flood around this town in gins.1s ele-
vators and on platforms, and are SUI
fering from lack of food. Many of
them have had nothing to eat for 4s
hours. 49,.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
AIRCRAFT RAIDS CAUSE
BRISK INSURANCE BUSINESS
More Than 100000 Policies Written
in Great Britain in Four Months.

London. Feb. II, 6.26 p. n1.-An-
nourcement was made officially today
that during the first four months OF
operation of the governments air raid
insurance plan more than 100000
policies were written. OF these q
per cent. cover damages which may
be sustained from bombardment OF
attacks by aircraft. The remainder
cover air craft risks only.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

President Wilson has accepted the
resignation of George T. Marye as
United States Ambassador to Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Twenty one Philadelphia carpet mills
granted their weavers wage increases
amounting to 10 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

An Italian decree just issued pro-
vides for the attachment of all real
property of Turks in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Condensed kilograms

Francisco Villa was reported at Bus
tillos, miles west of Chihuahua City
yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

President Wilson signed q bill for
a ganization of the working force
of the Patent Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

January production of COPPER Of
the Kennecott Copper CORPORATION
amounted to 10000, 900 pounds
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
CabIed Paragraphs

Mail for Prisoners Costly to Swiss
Geneva, Feb. II, via Paris, 4.30 p.
m.-The Swiss postal department has
spent $1,S00,000 to date in handling
gratis the mail of prisoners of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Articles of Incorporation were grant
ed at Boston to the American Woolen
Co. of Massachusetts, capital $50, 900. 600
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

One man was killed and two injured
when fire destroyed the American
Club in Toronto at a loss of $500
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
CHURCH OF ENGLAND
OPPOSED TO REPRIsAL.
Bishops Adopt Resolution Against the
Killing of Nom Combatants.

London, Feb. IT, 8.28 p. m.-The
Church of England today took a stand
against a policy Of reprisal. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Henry James, the author, is seri-
ously i'll in London
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
Safe Arrival of Canadian Troop Ship

Safe Arrival OF CanadIan Troop snip
Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 1.-THE troop
ship Metagama, which sailed from
Canada on February 5. has arrived
safely in England. fhe press censor's
office announced today. She had on
board 1893 men and 79 officers, includ-
ing Il naval flight lieutenants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

n. Y, was threatened with detruction
by fire which caused $4,000 damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

A report from Amsterdam says that
the Holland-America Steamship Co,
will declare a dividend of o per cent.
from its receipts of 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Six hundred of the 900 miners who
have been on strike at the mines of
the ORD collieries near Pittsburgh,
returned to work yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18
German Attitude inconsistent.

In announcing this fact today Sec
retary Lansing let it be known that
the state department considers Ger
manys declaration of its intention to
sink without warning after Feb. %,
all armed merchant ships of the en-
tente allies to be inconsistent with the
assurances previously given by this
government by the Berlin foreign gov
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

I, At Fort Sam Houston, department
headquarters, it was stated that Gen.
eral Funston had no knowledge of
Mexican plots to invade Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

The Western Union Telegraph Co.
announces that telegraphic communi-
cation with Iceland has been interrupt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

The American relief schooner AL
bania, which has been engaged in re-
lief work for the Albanians. sailed
from Syracuse, Sicily, for New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Reports of the sinking of the steam
ship Tergestea were confirmed when
25 recued members of the crew were
landed at London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Exports of condensed milk from the
United States last year amounted 10
rs, 100000 pounds, valued at So, 200, ,000
Normally the value of condensed milk
sold abroad is between 100000 and
S200OOO0,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Twelve cars were deraiIed and traf-
fc was blocked for an hour when a
wreck of a freight train occurred at
Pa. There were no injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

William Hulse was blown to atoms
and a shed and an auto truck torn to
pieces by an explosion of nitro glyce-
rine at Berea, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Freight rates from Honk Kong to
Honolulu have been increased by the
Togo Kisen Kaisha campany from
S11.50 a ton to S22.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-18

Official denial was made by the
Mexican Government of the report
that there are any restrictions on the
importation of cotton into Mexico or
that an imprt tax had been imped.