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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
DISASTER CAUSED BY
 TANNWALD DAM FLOOD
25o Persons Known to Have Perished
 Many of Them Children.

Reichenberg, Bohemia, Sept. 20, Via Berlin to London, 6:15 p. m.-The se- riousness of Mondays flood disaster caused by the bursting of the Tam waId dam, grows as the water sub sides and investigation becomes pos- sible. In addition to the known 250 dead, whose bodies, including those of many children, already have been re- covered, it is feared that many others lost their lives, as it is believed prob able that numerous persons were caught in houses that were swept from their foundations.
 The property damage cannot yet be estimated with any accuracy. Glass making establishments and other in dustries suffered very heavily. In Dessendorf, for instance, a wood carv- ing shop was swept away with it's en- tire force of 20 employees and destroy de.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

all missi1e-throwers hereafter arrest ed will be given the extreme penalty.
 Preparations for Sympathetic Strike
 Hope of averting the threatened strike of 100000 union workers here in sympathy with the carmen was di- unfinished. Mayor Mitchell amounted that a personal appeal he had made to heads of the transit companies to treat with the strikers had met with fiat refusal. Meantime preparations were continued by union leaders for the 'walkout'' which, if carried out, may paralyze industry throughout the greater city.
 Apparently the only chance now of calling off the union officials in their determination ito tie up New York" by Monday next, it was said tonight. lies in a conference to be held tomor- row between a citizens committee and the strike leaders.
 Gompers at Conference. Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor and 25 presidents of international unions who arrived today, held @ conference, but no definite action was taken re- garding a general strike. It was said they would meet again Friday. Wives to Act as Piokets- Approximately 10000 women, wives
 of the striking carmen and members of trade unions, it was announced to- night, will act as pickets, beginning tomorrow. It was said they contem- plated riding on subway and elevated
 railway trains in efforts to induce the motormen and guards to desert their posts and join the union.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
MERCHANTS DISCUSSED THE
 "RETURNED GOODS EVIL"
Cases Cited Where Women Have Kept
 Gowns Four to Six Weeks.

New York, Sept. 20.-Need for leg islation in individual states to end the returned goods evir' was discussed here today by merchants from every part of the country at the closing session of the National Retail Dry Goods Associations convention.
 Many of the merchants complained that goods returned by prospective purchasers frequently are unstable, while others cited instances where wo- men had kept gowns and other arti- cIes in their homes from four to six weeks before deciding on the purchase. In the latter case, it was pointed out, styles had changed by the time the goods were returned and prices had to be changed accordingly.
 Legislation was advocated also to prevent the return of goods from houses having cases of infectious dis eases.
 The majority of merchants favored the discontinuance of discounts to clergymen and policemen for purchas- eS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
VILLA FORCES ELUDE
 GOVERNMENT CAVALRY
Have Taken Refuge in the Mountains South of Santa Fe YsabeIa.

Chihuahua City, Mexico, Sept. 20- The Villa forces which recently at tackled Chihuahua City have succeed ed in eluding government cavalry pursuing them and have taken refuge in the Sierra de la Silla and the Ci- enga de los Ladrone mountains, south Of Santa Fe Ysabela, Chihuahua, ac- cording to General Matia Ramos, who returned here today from the pursuit.
 Reports brought here by ranchmen say that Jose Inez Salazar, Mexico's perpetual revolutionist,'' accomp- anied the band on it's retreat and that Villa announced that owing to con- tinued illness, he intends turning over his command to Salazar temporarily
 General Jacinto Trevino announced that every effort would be made to ap- prehend the outlaws.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF RAILWAY EXECUTIVES MEETS
Eight Hour Law Was One of the Irn-
 portant Subjects Discussed.

New York, Sept. 2o.-The Railway Executives Advisory Committee, which comprises the heads of the ,hief railway systems of this country, 2eld it's first session in this city to- lay since the passage of the eight hour bill. According to several of he conferees, the eight hour law was 'nly one of number of important subjects discussed by the committee, which is planning to meet the joint committee of congress appointed un- fer the Newlands resolution to inquire into railroad regulation. This com nittee will begin it's sessions early in November.
 Frank Trumbu1l, chairman, presided It today's session. Among members n attendance was Howard Elliott, of he New York, New Haven and Hart lard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
28 PER CENT. INCREASE IN
 PRODUCTION OF PIG IRON
2o,of5,213 Tons of All Grades Turned
 Out During the Year 1915.

New York. Sept. 2o.-A production of 29,915,213 tons of pig iron Of all the year 1915. is announced in the annual statistical report of the Amer ican Iron and Steel Institute. Steel ingots and castings reached S2,151,- = o36 tons, or an increase of 36 per cent while rolled iron and steel rails show an increase of 13 per cent, plates 28 per cent, merchant bars 63 per cent, rolled forging tNllets g. per cent. and blooms billets for exuort 511 per cent There is a grand total, the report states. of 449 blast furnaces with an aggregate capacity of 4o,716,- 325 tons annually. Production of roll- ed iron and steel amounted to 24,S92,- S24. an increase Of 32 per cent,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
WILSON cONGRATULATES
 WILLIAM F. INCOMES
Predicts Victory for the Democratic Ticket in New York in November.

Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 20.-Vic- tory for the democratic ticket in New York state in the November elections was predicted by President Wilson tonight following the receipt of re- turns from the primaries held yester- day. The president indicated his be- lief that progressive voters in New York will support the democrats.
 Taking his first active part in the campaign, MT. Wilson sent telegrams of congratulation to William F. Mo- Combs, the democratic nominee for the United States senate, and to Judge Samuel Seabury. the nominee for gov ernor.
 The message to MT. McCombs fol- lows:
 T congratulate you most warmly on your nomination by the democrats of New York for the United States sen- ate. A united body of progressive voters will be behind you"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
SIMULTANEOUS REBEL
 ATTACKS IN MEXICO
Made on GuadaIajara, Tanpico and
 Vera Cruz on Sept. 16.

Chihuahua City, Mex, Sept. 2O- Revolutionary attacks were made on Guadalajara, Tampico and Vera Cruz on Sept. Is, simultaneously with Vil- las Hidalgo day attack upon this city, according to reports received here to- day by General Jacinto Trevino. No details were received.
 Statements were issued at the con- mandcia today denying border reports that Villa had made a second attack upon the town yesterday and that there had been defections in the gar rison. It was said also that no arms or ammunition were seized in the FIidalgo day engagement and that the government forces captured from the bandits a quantity of high powerS7 rifles and cartridges which apparently had been manufactured in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
AUGUST REPORT OF THE
 STATE HEALTH BOARDS
Falling Off in Typhoid Fever, Measles,
 Scarlet Fever and Whooping Cough

Hartford, Conn, Sept 2o.-While typhoid fever, measles, scarlet fever and Whoop1ng cough all showed fall ing off in the number of cases during August, according to the state health boards report published today there were 367 cases of infantile paralysis in the state during the month and 99 deaths, as compared with 165 cases and 37 deaths in July. There were 96 cases of typhoid fever in August as compared with 266 cases during Aug ust of 1915.
 Total deaths in August numbered 1,684, making the death rate for the month 16.3 per thousand. The ave- rage death rate for August for last five years has been 15.1. There were 433 deaths of babies under one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED
 $2o,ooo FIRE IN HARTFORD
Occurred on an Automobile, Being
 Used as Demonstrator.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept 20-Damage by fire and water to stock and build ing, variously estimated at from $15,- GOO to $20,000 in the comparatively short space of thirty minutes was the result of fire which got a flying start when a short circuit occurred on a car used as a demonstration in the show room of the Capitol City Auto company, corner of High and Allyn streets, over which an employee, was experimenting today.
 When f1remen arrived on the scene flames were shooting half way across both Allyn and High streets and black smoke was pouring from the upper windows in dense clouds. The flames were confined to the east end of the buildings. A large number of auto mobiles and accessories were in the building
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
TO PRESS BLACKMAILERS
 OF MRS. REGINA kLIPPER
Case to be Tried Before a Month in
 Federal Court in New York.

Washington, Sept. 20. - Federal agents who have been at work in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and Washington Investigating the so-ca1I- ed blackmailing syndicate, virtually agreed in a conference at the depart ment of justice tonight to concentrate the prosecution at this time against those charged specifically with black mailing Mrs. Regina s. KIipper of Philadelphia. The case probably will be pressed to trial within a month in the federal court in New York. The defendants in the case probably will be removed to New York at once for the trial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
CURTAILMENT OF BALLOT
 ASKED TO SAVE PAPER
Request Made by Newspapers
 Throughout Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept 2O-At a meeting today of the Iowa state ex- ecuttve council took cognizance of the shortage in print paper. Newspapers throughout the state in various coun- ty seats where the specimen ballot for the next general election will be, printed have requested the council, that the ballot be held down to the least possible space, on account of the shortage of waste paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
GREECE MAKES FIRM
 DEMAND UPON GERMANY
For Release of Greek Troops Now In-
 termed in Germany

London, Sept. 20. 8.15 D. m.-Reu- ter's Telegram Company says it learns that the Greek note to Germany is a very firm demand that the Greek troops be brought to the Swiss from tier in order that they may be con- ducted to a Mediterranean port, from which they will be taken to Greece. The Greek government guarantees that they will not be forced to serve against any enemy of Germany and at the same time disavows entirely the ac ton of General Hadjopoulos, who, it is claimed disregarded orders to trans port his troops to another Greek port.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
OFFICERS OF DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
A. S. Lynch of Orange to Serve as
 State Organizer.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 20.-The newly elected democratic state cen tral committee this afternoon re-elect- ed David E. FitzGeraId, state chair man, P. B. O'SuIlivan, of Derby, sec retary- treasurer, and A. s. Lynch of Orange assistant secretary under salary. The last named will serve as state organizer. No other business was done
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
"YOUNG MEMS DAY"
 AT SHADOW LAWN
Wilson to Address the Democratic
 League on September 30.

New York, Sept 2o.-President Wilson. it was announced here to- night, will address members of the Young Mems Democratic League at Shadow Lawn, Long Branch, N. J., on Sept. 30. which has been designated by the democratic national committee as Young Mems Day." The president, it was said. would make a special ap- peal for the support of all young men throughout the country. According to the national committee, the Young Mems Democratic League has organ izations in forty states,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
GERMANS VIOLENTLY ATTACK THE FRENCH
In Mass Formations the Teutons Threw Attack After
 Attack From 9 A. M Until Dark
FRENCH ARE EVERYWHERE HOLDING POSITIONS

The Village Bouchavesnes Was Penetrated by the Ger mans, But They Were Dislodged by French With the Bayonet-Four Assaults at the Priez Farm, in Which the Teutons Came On in Waves, Were RepuIsed-Boh Berlin and Vienna Report the Repuse of Heavy Russian Attacks in the Lutsk Sector of Vohyna and Southwest of Lemberg, in Galcia-In Pennsylvania the Runanians Have Met With Serious Reverse-The Russians and Rumanians in Dobr1da Have Been Strongly Reinforced and the Tide of Battle is Fluctuating-The Bulgarians Have Evacuated Vgitsa, Western End of Macedonian Front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
PROMINENT MEN AT
 FUNERAL OF SETH LOW
Educational and Financial Institu
 tions Strongly Represented.

wide prominence representatives of educational and financial institutions and delegates from civic, historical and political organizations, paid tri- bute to the memory of Former Mayor Seth Low at his funeral here today Among the prominent men present were Goevrnor Whitman, Mayor Mitchell, J. P. Morgan, Elihu Root, Samuel Gompers, George W. Perkins and Alton B. Parker The interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich '
Cabled Paragraphs

Recognition of Greek Cabinet Asked.
 London, Sept. 20, 6:sO p. m.-An of ficial of the Greek foreign office cisit- ed the entente diplomatists at Athens today, says Reuter- despatch from the Gree kcapital and is understood to have requested them as a matter Of form to recognize the ne wcabinet, ad- ding that the cabinet would subse- quently resign if such course were considered inevitable.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
GREAT BRITAIN REGRETS HOLDING UP OF THE CEBU
Destroyer Commander Did Not Know
 Vessel Was So Near Shore,

Washington, Sept. 20.-Great Britain today formally expressed to the Unit a British destroyer in holding up and examining the Philippine steamer Ce- bu within the territorial waters of the Philippines. Because of a heavy fog, 1t was explained the desortyer's com mander did not know the vessel was so near shore
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
BRIDE OF FOUR DAYS
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT DEAD
Stood by the Side of Her Husband When Her Sister Pulled Trigger.

Eastbrook, Maine, Sept 20.-Mrs. was killed in a pasture today when five-year-old child of her sisters picked up a shotgun and pulled the trigger accidentally. The charge passed through the brides forehead as she stood by the side of her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
 PARALYSIS AT HARVRD
Students Who Have Been Exposed to the Disease Barred from Glasses,

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 2O.-Har- ward University authorities took stsps today to prevent the possible introduc. ton Of lnfantile paralysis when the institution opens Sept. 25. Cards have been prepared asking the students whether they have been exposed to the disease. Those who have been ex- posed will be barred from classes, it was stated
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
ACCEPTS CHALLENGE OF WILSON COLLEGE MEMS LEAeItE Hughes National College League Will
 Enter Series of Debates,

New York. Sept. 20.-The challenge of the National Woodrow Wilson Col lege Mems League for a series of de- bates on the issues of the present na- tional political campaign has been &C., cepted by the Hughes National Col lege League, republican national headquarters announced tonight. The Hughes league has appointed 8 com mlttee to meet a committee of the Wilson league to arrange details
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
BUSINESS SECTION OF
 ERIE, MICH, BURNED
Nine Stores, Ten Houses and a Score
 of Sheds-Loss $1oO,OOo.

Erie, Mich, Sept 20-Nine stores, ten houses and a score of sheds were destroyed here late this afternoon by a fire originating in a blacksmith shop on the main street Fire apparatus sent from Toledo. Ohio, tweIev miles south, assisted the fire department of Monroe in extinguishing the blaze. The store buildings destroyed com prised virtually the entire business section of the town.
 The loss is estimated at S10O.OO0.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
GRAND JURY TO CONSIDER CASE OF MRS. GILLlGANt
Woman Charged With Murdering Fiva
 Former Patients.

Hartford, Conn. Sept e.-when the grand jury meets here tomorrow one of the most important eases to be con- sidered will be that of Mrs. Army D, Archer G1lltgan, charged with mur- dering. five former patients of her home for aged people at Windsor. Mrs. Gilligan will be brought from the county kil. where she has been con- fined since her arrest on May 8, to ths county building,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
CARMEN STRIKERS BECOME RIOTOUS
Several Hundred Strikers and Their Sympathizers At
 tackled Four Surface Cars in New York

vera Persons Were Hurt and Many Arrests Were Made Police Trapped Man Who Tried to Purchase Explosives From Laborer on a New Subway Excavation Hope of Avertag the Threatened Strike of 100000 Union Workers Has Diminished Mayor MitchePs Appeal to Heads of Transit Companies Treat With Strikers Met With Flat Refusal-Unon Leaders Are Continuing Preparation for the "Walkout Wives of Strikers Are to Act as Tickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Investigating oceupationaI Disease.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 20. - An nouncement was made at the capitol today that pr. Mary Hamilton, an in vestigator of the United States bureau of labor, is now in Connecticut mak- ing inquiries at various factories as to the prevalence of occupational dis eases.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Firet Snow in Maine.

Phillips, Maine. Sept. 20.-The first snow of the season in Maine was re- ported today from Saddleback Noun tain in the Range1ey Lakes region. The precipitation measured more than an inch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Leroy Starbuck of Saratoga Springs was killed when his automobile over turned on the state highway neal ChestertoWn, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Private John CIyne, Second Mis- souri Regiment, was shot and killed by a military guard at Dolores as the result of an altercation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

I. o. o. F. Meets Next In LouisvilIey
 Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept 20.-The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows today selected Louisville as the meet ing place in 1917. An amendment to admit minors to membership was de- feated-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Exports from New York to ten principal countries totaled $26, 7O5, ,362 for the week ended Sept. Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

fingered because of proposed changes to be made in housing the convicts on BlackwelPs Island, 300 prisoners started on a near riot in the peniten tiary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

One of the biggest water supply pipes, feeding the entire Bronx Bor- ough, burst at North White Plains and millions of gallons of water were lost
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21
Rumors of New Villa Attack

Fl Paso, Tex, Sept 20.-Rumors were current here today that Chihua- second attack lats night. General Francisco Gonzales, commandant at Juarez, and Consul Garcia declared the rumors were without foundation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Two hundred employees of the Rhode Island Glass company of Central Falls went on strike after their demand for an eight hour day had been refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Ministers representing Norway and Sweden met at Christiania for the time since 1905 to discuss problems that have arisen from the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

SearchIights were used in an effort to find the body of Louis Alley, drowned at Rye Beach, N. Y., while bathing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, rector of
 the Catholic university, was reelected
 president of the National conference of Catholic Charities.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The vote on commission government at Lambertville, N. J., resulted in l50 majority for the measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

One hundred thousands dollars in gold was withdrawn from the sub- Treasury for shipment to Spain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The fire aboard the British steam ship Rendu, which arrived at Cape Town, Africa, fro mMontreal, was ex- fingI1iShed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Heavy frosts and temperature of 30 degrees were reported from points along the south shore of Lake Erie.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The steamship City of Pueblo, re- turned to New York, after more thar 30 years of service in Pacific waters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The Kaiser decorated Crown Prince Frederick William with the Order Pour le Merite.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Copper exports for the eight month ended Aug. 31 totaled 215,199 ton against III, 1,786 in 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Seventy Cornell students, with com plete military equipment, arrived at than 10 miles from the Plattsburg camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

It was reported from the German frontier that the German government intends to expel 10000 Italians in re- prisal for the treatment of Germans in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The small arms plant of the Rock Island, H., arsenal is to be reopened next Monday, after layinf idle for four years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

A proposed ordinance fixing 16 ounces as the standard weight for loaf of bread in New York city, was discussed by the Board of Aldermen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The Chinese Finance Minister ad- mitted that a $5,000,O00 loan agree ment was signed with Japanese bank CTS upon security of the Yangtse Val ley mines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Seven new cases of infanti1e para lysis were reported to the state board of health yesterday, making the total so far reported since the outbreak at 69O
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The Bureau of Weights and Meas ures, investigating the bread situation in New York was informed that 150 bakers had been forced out of business in the past 30 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Car shortage in Pittsburgh is report by railroad men to be the worst evel known.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

pr. Amos o. Squire, who formerly gave treatment to Sing Sing convicts with radium furnished by Frank A.
 Vanderlip, and afterward acted as prison physician, has resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

J. H. Wright, said to be prominent business man in Bridgeport, was ar rested by the police at New Haven yesterday for the Bridgeport authori- ties. It is said he is charged with the larceny of 7,50o pounds of aIumin- um wire from a munitions factory in Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The record price for dairy bull was paid at Batavia, N. Y, when Flint P. Smith sold the great Holstein sire, King Segis Pontiac to Fred F. Field, of Brockton, Mass, for $35,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The Germans have fined the Belgian towns of Jemeppe-s -Sambre and Moustier- Sur -Sambre $10,000 each be- cause enemy fiiers dropped bombs in their vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Rabindranith Tagore, poet of India who was awarded the Nobel prize fo1 literature and who was knighted by the King of England in 1913, arrived
 at Seattle for a tour of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Three thousand brassWorkers O. New York, went on strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Fred Gonderf, wire tapping king, pa roled from West Meadow Prison is confined in the Renneselaer county jail on a charge of assaulting Robert J. Bancroft and John Walsh, conductor and trainman of a Boston and Albany train at Troy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners convention at Fort Worth, Texas, were named a committee to consider the suspension of the 15,00 New York car penters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Representatives of the National As sociation of Master Bakers, appeared before the Chicago Women's Associa- tion of Commerce and spoke in justi- f1cation of their proposed increase in the price of bread
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

The federal district court of New York decided that the De Forest Ra- dio Telephone and Telegraph com pany had infringed upon the so-call- ed Fleming patent for an instrument for converting electric currents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-21

Miners throughout Belgian coa fields went on strike.