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New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
CZar's Horde Is Sweeping All
 Before It
RETREAT TURNING TO R0UT
Flight Most Prcipitate of the War Germany Not Excited by News, Claiming Mountain Barrier West of Erzerum Will Halt Pursuers.

Petrograd, Feb 22. via London, 2:15 D. m.-Both on the center in the Err zerum district and on the widely ex- tended northern and southern Hanks the Russians are everywhere contin- uing with energy pursuit of the routed Turkish armies. The Russian advance is having the effect not only of severing all connections between the now isolated Turkish army groups but of constantly strengthening conl- munications of their own forces from sthe Black Sea district to the recent occupied town of Mush on the south ern Russian wing.
 Solid Unbrokcn Advance
 Thus the operations of the Rus sians are assuming the character of a solid and unbroken advance along tffe entire front. On the Black Scs. coast the Russians have now driven the Turks twenty miles west of Vltz- seu, and the occupation of Trebizond is believed to be imminent. The Turks, evidently impressed with the headway the Russian forces are mak- ing, appear to be inspired with sole aim of extricating themselves from their difficult position before they are ana are UldhluS no Sl- fort to hold endangered points now in their possession.
 With a minimum of resistance, con- sisting chiefly of perfunctory rear guard actions, the Turkish retreat is one of the most precipitate of the war.
 With Mush and Achlat in their possession, the Russian forces on the southern wing are now proceeding towards Bitlis Once this objective is obtained Lake Van which has been the scene of important fighting since the beginning of the Caucasian cam | paign, will rest securely in Russian | hands.
 Turkish Losses 10000.
 According to the latest despatch reaching Petrograd from the Cau- casian front, the Turkish losses at Efzerum are estimated at 10000 killed, wounded and prisoners. .G..
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
MAKES UMBRELLA OF
 STARS AND STRIPES
Flag Protector in Turkey When War Broke Out, Says Henry
 Morgenthau.

New York, Feb. 22.-Henry Mor- genthau, United States ambassador to Turkey, arrived hee today on the Frederick VIII. The ambassador was taken off the steamer on a revenue cutter.
 In an address to Mayor MitchePs s reception committee which met him, MT. Morgenthau said he had just re- ceived a note from Secretary Lansing advising him to be guarded in his speech regarding foreign and diplo- matic affairs. He said he would leave New York for Washington tonight. His leave of absence ends in sixty days but it is understood that he will re- quest its extension to the first of May.
 MT. Morgenthau said that at first his duties in ConstantinopIe were merely routine. Soon after the war broko out however" he continued, 'I saw it was necessary, in way to make an umbrella of the American flag. I made it my duty to see that no one pulled too much of the unl- brella over himself"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
Waterbury Weavcrs Out.

Waterbury, Feb. 22.-About 120 weavers, employed at the factory of the American Mills O., quit work this morning, demanding better working conditions. The strikers are not or ganized and no set demands have been made on the company Forty Of the men returned to work this af- ternoon. The 100 or more strikers at the plant of the Radolph-Clowes company are expected to return to work tomorrow They have agreed to accept the company's offer of 25 cents day increase, time and a half fer overtime work and a 59 hour week
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
FRANCIS MAY ACCEPT.
Confers With Wilson and Lansing on
 Appointment to Russia.

Washington, Feb. 22.-David R. Francis, former governor of Missouri. IIwho has been offered the post of am- Dassador to Russia, conferred today with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing.
 It is understood that he will accept the place, although he said when leav- ing the White House that he still had it under consideration.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
STEAMER IS SUNK
Only One Survivor Reported From
 Steamer Dingle

London, Feb. 22, 11:4O a. .m.- of the British steamship Dlngle is reportetd by Lloyds. There probably is only one survivor No details have been received.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
ENTERTAINMENT CHARGED

Hartford, Feb. 22.--Albert L. Me- Allister of this city, until last July business agent of the local Carpen- ters and Joiners' union, was in police court today accused of embedding $225 of the unions funds. He waived examination and was bound over to the superior court. McAllister was arrested in Bridgeport Monday.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
BULGARIA. APOIOGIZES.

Athens, Feb 21, p. m. Via. Paris. Feb. 22, S:35 a. m.-The Bulgarian government has made apologies to the Greek government for the arrest of a diplomatic messenger and the seizur3 of legation documents, while the messenger was on his way from ConStantinopIe to Athens.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
MURRAY IS CHAMPION.

New York, Feb. 22.--R. Lindley al indoor tennis championship in singles here today by defeating A. H.. Man, Jr., former Yale captain, of New York by the score of 6-2, 6-2, g.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
COnstantinopIe Without News.

Constantinople, Feb. 22, via London 12:30 D. m.-The following official statement was given out here today:
 NO news has been received from the various fronts of any important changes
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
CHINESE REBELS REFUSED.

Picking, Feb. 22.-Rebels made an attack yesterday on the governors mansion at Chang-sha, capital of the Province of Human. They were re- pulsed and captured. The leaders were put to death.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22

The Dingle, 593 tons gross and ITO feet long, was built in 1914 and owned by the West Lancashire Steamship company of Liverpool.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22

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New Britain herald., 1916-02-22

committee of citizens, many of them business men, met w. A. Cowles of the Brass company this noon and suggested that the company increase wages 15 per cent. to all employees who receive less than $3 day, and give all those who have over that figure five per cent, increase. MT. Cowles said the proposition would be submitted to the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Resolutions calling upon President Wilson to urge Congress to place an embargo on all foodstuffs leaving the country" have been adopted by the Columbus City Council.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
CONDEMNS SINKING OF
 STEAMER COLUMBIAN
All of the Shipp.lg of Her Line is Un- der American Registry, Manager Says.

London, Nov. l5, 9.52 p. m.-After receiving report from Captain Cur tiss of the steamer Columbian, which was recently sunk by G Gsrman sub marine off the Spanish co;lst, ChaTk>S Mayer, the London manager of the France and Canada Steamship com pany, owners of the Columbian, de- nounced the action of the Germans in destroying an American ship. The Columbian, he said, had formerly been owned by the Hawaiian American company, but was taken over by his company, which had been organized since the war.
 All the shipping of our company, totalling nearly a quarter of a million tons, is owned in America and is un- der American registry he said. "The majority of the ships are under char ter to the Italian and French gov ernments. The Columbian was bound for Genoa with about 5000 tons of oats when she was torpedoed. She had de- livered about 1,500 horses at St. Ma Zaire. The whole cargo was loaded at Boston and New York, in addition to 2,000 tons of oil. which she needed for fuel, as she was an oil burner. Two-thirds of the Columbian's crew were Americans"
 MT. Mayer said he planned to send the crew back to the United States on one Of the company's boats from France
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
AGREEMENT FOR RECALL
 OF TROOPS IN SIGHT Announcement Made by lenacio Bon- ilas of Mexican Commission.

Atlantic City. N. J. Nov. 15-Unless new and us expected opposition de- velops, members of the Mexican American joint commission believed tonight, an agreement covering the withdrawal of the American punitive expedition and a method of border control will be ready by the end of the week for submission to the two governments. Announcement that an agreement was in sighL was mare by Ignacio Bonillas. of the Mexican rep resentatives, at the close of a ses- sion that had lasted until night.
 The altered attitude of the Mexi- cans, indicated by the announcement, developed at the second session to- day although it was not attended by Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexi- can commission. who did not return from Philadelphia until late tonight He was accompanied here by Anbas- sador- designate Arredondo and Mrs. Arredondo. No significance seemed to be attached to the coming of the ambassador since it has been known for some time that he had planned to spend a brief holiday here shortly before the adjournment of the com mission.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

While the British were further ad- vancing their front north of the An ere river or consolidating their new ly won positions, the French and Germans have been engaged in vio- lent combats both north and south of the Somme. In both regions the Ger mans made gains-dn the northern corner and western outskirts of the St Pserre Vaast Wood, north of the river and in the eastern part of the village of PresSoire, south of the stream.
 The French official communication in admitting the loss of this ground says the Germans obtained only limit ed advantages at the price of very high losses. In the north the German attack extended from Lesbouefs to the miles and south Of the Somme from Alaincourt to the Chaulnes Wood, about three miles. The attacks were launched after violent artillery pre- parations.
 Berlin, in reverting to the British at- tack which gave them the town of Beaucourr says that except at Beau court a.s Ile British attacks broke down with heavy casualties. On the southern bank of the Ancre the at tack has already been shattered, says Berlin, which adds that fighting is proceeding S5sffi1y-SSf4ff$ef and Pressoire. According to London, D. CTS Germans have been made prison CTS on the Ancre front since Mon day. The British losses, considering
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
IS ANOTHER SUBMARINE
 COMING IN JANUARY?
Stevedores Who Worked on Deutsch' land Ordered to Return Jan. 9th.

New London, Conn.,. Nov. 15.-Eighty negro stevedores from Baltimore who loaded the cargo of the German sub- marine Deutschland last week have been ordered to return here on Jan 5, it was learned tonight. While off cials of the Eastern Forwarding com pany declined to offer any explanation of the order, the belief prevails that another German submarine may be expected about that time, or that the Deutschland may make another trip here.
 Although the Deutschland's cargo was loaded several days ago, and she has provisions for sixty days on board, the time of her departure still was un- certain at a late houT. Her crew was given shore leave tonight.
 Vice President Hilnen of the For warding company has been in New York for several days and is not eX- pected back until Saturday night or Sunday.
 Clerks at the customs house worked late tonight. James L. McGovern, the collector, declined to comment on the unusual activity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
DRASTIC ECONOMIC MEASURES
 BEING TAKEN IN LONDON
To Prevent Growers of and Dealers in Foodstuffs Making Undue Profits

London, Nov. 15, 5.44 D. m-Walter Runciman, president of the board of trade. today announced that the gov ernment intended to bring about the pooling of engineering resources in order to expedite shipbuilding.
 Measures will also be taken, He de- clared, to prevent growers making an undue profit on potatoes.
 He also foreshadowed drastic gov ernment action to prevent the use Of sugar as a luxury.
 MT. Runciman, who made these an- nouncements in an address in the house of commons, added that steps would be taken to control imported four and that orders would be issued forthwith calling for milk contracts in order to limit the price. Runciman, in opening his speech, admitted that the time had arrived when the gov Rselatn.Ia8st@-fegard~t question of food supplies as a war problem, de- claring that the strain the country would have to bear next year would be mainly in connection with the food supply.
 He saw no reason why, at the end of this year, the production of ship ping for the preceding six months should not approach 500,000 tons
 Announcing that he was making ar engagements for pooling Of engineer ing effort on Tyne and elsewhere. Mir. Runciman said the government must make the plunge" in this matter, for the provision of more merchant ships was most urgent.
 Announcing the intention of the government to prevent growers from making undue profits from the sale of potatoes, he said the question of dispensing with some articles of food was under consideration and in this connection he mentioned elaborate and costly confectionery concerning which a committee of the Royal Society had been advising the board of trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Collision of Street
 Cars at Stratford
TWO PASSENGERS WERE SEVERE
 " INJURED
IS SUFFER MINOR HURTS
A Derby Bridgeport Car Crashed Into Stratford Fairfield Car Which Had Been Halted by Trolley Pole Com ing of the Wire.

Stratford. Conn, Nov. 1.-Two pas sengers were injured so severely as to need hospital attention and nearly all of the eighteen other passengers suf- fered minor hurts in a rear-end col- hsion between two interurban trolley cars here tonight.
 Two Men Taken to Hospital.
 Harry Kovalchuk of IT Clark ave- nue, Waterbury, suffered injuries to the jaw and William Carle of Anscnia had many decorations about the head mad body. They were taken to the Bridgeport rospital. It was expected that they soon would be discharged
 All Windows Broken.
 A Stratford Fairfield car had stop ped at the foot of a grade because the trolley pole had come off the wire. While Conductor James Vail was try ing to readjust the pole a Derby Bridgeport car came down the grade and crashed into 1t. The vestibules and platforms of both cars telescoped, nearly all the windows were broken and shattered glass showered the pas- sengers. Vail had narrow escape. Jumping out of the way just in tiIne
 It was said that the fact that the first car was in darkness prevented the motorman of the second car from seeing It In time. Superintendent Chapman of the Connecticut Company said, however, that the cause of the accident had not yet been determined
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

the extent of the gains. are declared not to have been high.
 The Pennsylvania front, aside from the line in France, is furnishing the most sanguinary engagement. Here almost everywhere the Austro-Ger- mans are gaining ground against the Rumanians and Russians. In the Liergujuily, Alt and Jiul valleys, the Teutopic allies have forced their an tagonists still further back. In the Dobrudja region Bucharest reports the occupation by the Rumanians of the town of Boasic, on the Danube.
 The royal palace in Bucharest has been bombed by Teutontc allied air craft. The royal family were not in the palace at the time.
 Berlin admits that on the Cerna riv- CT bend the entente allies have cap tured some heights and that in the valley the Teutonfc allied line has been drawn back fin order to prevent pressure on it's Hanks.
 In Galicia, according to the Petro- grad war office. the Russians have driven Austro- Germans from former Russian trenches in the Narayuvka river region. Berlin asserts, however, that attacks by the Russians in this vicinity were repulsed.
 East of Galicia. theu 4AAlastElans. sbxEs.a heavy bornbardmenS Ina yea se1,pellsd the ItaliaZi to give up some of their trenches On the Carso front the Italians have made advances at sev- eral points.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
NO LAPSE IN SERVICE
 OF PRESIDENT WILSON
Will Take Oath of Office on Sunday,
 March 4.

Washington, Nov. 15.-There will be no lapse in the service of President Wilson, because of the fact that March 4 next, inauguration day falls on Sunday, according to an opinion reach at the state department. It became known today that on account of re- ports that a lapse would occur and that Secretary Lansing would be act ing president on March 4, a form let ter explaining the law has been pre- pared at the state department to be sent out in answer to inquiries on the question. While it is not expected that the formal inauguration of President Wilson will be until Monday March 5, he will be advised by Secretary Lansing to take the oath of office on Sunday.
 If Charles E. Hughes comedies the re- election of President Wilson by next Friday Vance c. Mccormick, chair man of the democratic national com mittee, probably will discuss plans for the presidential inauguration with local democratic leaders when he comes to Washington that day. Usually the chairman of the inaugural committee which has charge of the parade and other civic ceremonies is selected soon after election. It is taken for granted by officials that the president, follow ing out his plans of 1913, will have no inaugural ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
PENSIONS PAIDsTo
 UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
And Widows of Professors During the Past Year Amounted to $637, 900.

New York. Nov. 15.-Pensions amounting to S6S7. .OOO were paid to 3S1 college and university professors and 127 widows of professors during the past year by the Carnegie Foundation according to annual reports of the president and treasurer, pr. Henry $. Pritchett, and Robert A. Franks. read at the annual meeting of the trustees here today.
 The report showed that the general endowment of the foundation is now $13.000, 900, the accumulated surplus $1,299,000 and the income for the cur rent year $500 900.
 During the eleven years of the foun- dation's existence 533 professors and 152 widows. representing seventy three institutions associated with the foun- dation, have received benefits aggre- gating $4,912,O00.
 William Frederick Slocum, president of Colorado College, was reelected chairman Arthur Twining Hadley, the president of Yale, vice chairman; and Charles Franklin Thwing, president of Western Reserve University, secre- tary of the board.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
RETURNS FROM NEW
 MEXICO ARE SLOW.
Vote Now Stands: Hughes 29,757, Will son 31,7e6 in 2o6 Of 639 Precincts.

Santa Fe. N. M., Nov. 15.-Official figures or the election received by the secretary of state today from Bernal- illo, Taos and Torrance counties added 435 votes to Hughes total and 243 to President Wilson's. With these taken Husbes IIfro DO 7s7 1 Wisop po' 31 7os " reduc- ton of Wilson's lead from last nights figures of 1S7 votes.
 The largest charge was in Torrance county, where no reports on the presi- dential vote previously had been re- ceived from eight precincts. Official reports ! ow have been received from eight counties with 206 precincts. There ar. 20 of the 635 precincts in the state from which no report has been received Most of them are small and normally are republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
ConstitutionaIityof of
 the Adamson Law
IS TO BE THOROUGHLY TEHT-
 ED IN THE COURTS
TWO SUITS NOW FILED
New York Central and Erie Roads Seek to Restrain the Government From Putting Law Into Effect-Ask Court to Define What It Means.

Washington, Nov. 15-Suits by rail- roads attacking the constitutionality Of the eight-hour railroad law were begun today in many parts of the country and the department of jus tlce laid plans to defend them.
 Will be Many Suits.
 No offer has yet been made by the railroads to settle the question by one test case. It was stated officially that Attorney General Gregory has made no such proposition to the railroads and the department is planning to con test each suit as it comes up for hear ing. Assistant Attorney General Jtn- derwood will have direct charge of the governments defense and Frank Ha- german of Kansas City, Mo, has been retained to assist him. Mir Under wood expects to appear personally in most of the cases. but their number may take it necessary to employ other special counsel.
 Lines of Defense Laid.
 The attorney general and Solicitor General Davis have been in conference with Mr. Underwood frequently since the first suits were filed and the gen. eral lines of defense have been laid Information so far reaching the de- partment shows that the railroads base their prayers for temporary re- straining orders against the law be- coming effective on the ground that it is unconstitutional and incapable of enforcement. The government will re- sist those contentious and assert that congress had ample power to enact such legislation.
 Prompt Decision Possible.
 Prompt and final decision by the supreme court of constieN ionality of the law is possible under federal court practice, 1t was stated today by law yers familiar with federal procedure. Under accepted practice, it was ex- plained, in any of the district courts where test suits are brought. the dis trict judge might call in one or two district or circuit judges to sit with him in the case. After a decision by such court. it was stated that, as the conStitutionalfty of an act of con- gress is drawn in question and appeal could be taken direct to the supreme court without delay for it's coflsidera- ton by circuit court of appeals. i Cases May Have Priority.
 Should test case or cases be ap- pealed to the supreme court, it was believed here that. despite congestion of important cases on it's docket, the court would advance Adamson act proceedings for early hearing and de- cision.
 Some of the railroad brotherhood leaders are expected here within day or two to- prepare for their ap- pearance before the congressional com mittee, making a broad investigation into the transportation problem and probably they will see President Will son.
 The statement of Samuel Gompers that the jaw would go into effect. in junction or no injunction" and the statement Of ". S. Carter head of the locomotive firemen and enginemen, de- nyinS that strike had been threat ened if the law were not enforced, has attracted attention among federal off, cials.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
SUIT TO RECOVER TAX
 MONEY FOR BABY ASTOR.
Mrs. Madeline Force Dick Made Guard
 ina ad Litem of Infant Son.

New York, Nov 15.-Mrs. Madeline Force Dick, who formerly was Mrs. John Jacob Astor, was appointed by the federal district court today as guardian ad Item of her infant son, John Jacob Astor, for the purpose of prosecuting a suit to recover income taxes imposed by the collector of in ternaI revenue.
 According to Mrs. Dick, the Astor baby was forced to pay $2,544 for the year 1913 on the income from the $30o0,000 trust fund left by the late Colonel John Jacob Astor a victim of the Titanic disaster. The income from the trust funG, it was said, amounted in 1913 to S111,660, cut none of it was devoted to the support, maintenance or education of the Astor baby. Part of this income, it was alleged, came from corporations which themselves were subject to the income tax law.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
RUMORS OF SUBMARINE OFF
 NEW ENGLAND COAST
Steamer Howard Received Wireless
 Warning of Presence of Enemy.

Providence. R. l.. Nov 15.-A British warship, lying off shore, sent a wire less message to the Merchants & Min CTS steamer Howard early today, giv- ing notice Of the presence of a Ger man submarine off the coast of southern New England, Captain John E. Ryan of the Howard reported on the arrival of his vessel here today The Howard was off Block Island when the message was received The British warship, Captain Ryan said. gave neither her name nor position. The. message said the submarine was sswaittng?? was interprefsd ashore to mean that she was in readi- ness to act as convoy for the German submarine trader Deutschland, now preparing to leave New London for a return voyage to Bremen
 Persons familiar with wireless op- erations- expressed doubt that the message picked up by the Howard came from a British cruiser It was said that although British warships were presumably off the coast, high powered wireless stations in Canada and the Bermudas had been sending out similar messages broadcast for the last month and that it was prob ably from one of these stations that the Towards. despatch came.