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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
Dominican Rebels Are to Disarm
REACHED AT MEET.
 ING OF VARIOUS FACTIONS.
REVOLUTION COLLAPSEs
Admiral Caperton anG American Min, ister Russell Were Present at tn. Peace Conference.

Washington, July 5.-An agreement for disarmament of Santo Domingo revolutionists virtually has been per fected by a peace conference in which tho various Dominican factions were represented according to a despatch to the navy department today from Rear Admiral Caperton. The confer ence is said to have paved the way for suspension of hostiIities while further negotiations over the future form of the Dominican government are in progress.
 Early Restoration of Peace.
 Tho agreement was regarded hy of hcials here as indicating the ccflapse of the revolution led by General Arias, and forecasting an early restoration of peace in the turbulent little repub- lie so that the contemplated new regime with American supervision similar to that now exercises in Haiti soon might be established.
 Admiral Caperton, American Minis ter Russell and the archbishop of SantO Domingo were present at the peace conference, cooperating with the commissions representing the Arias and gov ernment factions.
 The present revolutionary move ment. one of many within the past few years began a little over two months ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
YOUNG WOMAN VICTIM
 OF ILLEGAL PRACTICE.
Seven Men Held Under Criminal
 Charges at Salem, Mass.

Salem, Mass, July 5.-Seven men
 were under criminal, charges here,
 three women were detained in Boston
 and a physician Wsts sought by the
 police of both cities tonight in connec-
 tion with the inVesti Bation of the death
 early today of Miss Margaret Ward Of Peabody.
 The young woman was a victim of
 Illegal practice, Medical Examiner
 Frank s. Atwood reported to the local court after an autopsy late today. She died in an automobile while being brought here from Boston, according to stories told by the men who were ar rested. The men who rode with her claimed they did npt know they carried a dead passenger until they reached the city.
 Those arrested, who were held for ! hearings on July 12 on charges of be- ing accessories after the fact to an iIIe- gal operation, were Charles R. O'COn- nell of Peabody. an attorney and a for { mer state representative: Daniel J. Dineen, his office assistant; William COnlin of this city, a factory worker; Thomas J. Sexton of Salem, who drove the automobile; James O'COnnell of i John A. Shannayhan of Peabody and George A. BardWeIl, a naval watch man. The last three named were re- quired to furnish bonds Of $3,000 each. The others were released on bond of $2, 900 each.
 The women detained in Boston were 1 found in a house in the ROXbury dis trict which Sexton told the police was the place from which Miss Ward was taken. They denied any knowledge of her, the authorities said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS
 ASSIGNED TO MILITIA
Lieut. R. M. Dunford Made Colonel of
 Tenth Conn. Field Artillery.

Washington, July 5.-A list of 29 regular army officers authorized to accept commissions in the national guard was given out tonight by the war department. Under the new reg ulations only one regular officer may be assigned to a national guard regi- ment. Among the assignments made thus far, all of which were specifically requested by state authorities, are the following:
 Captain Robert Davis, field artillery to Lieutenant Colonel, First Massa- chusetts Field Artillery.
 Lieutenant Robert M. Danford, Fifth Field Artillery, to Colonel Tenth Con- necticut Field Artillery.
 Lieutenant Sherman Miles, Third Field Artillery, to Lieutenant Colonel New England Cavalry.
 Major William s. NcNair inspector generals office, to be brigadier gen eral First Field Artillery Brigade New York national guard.
 Captain George H. White, Twenty eighth Infantry. to Heutenant-c colonel 74th New York Infantry.
 Captain Daniel w. Hand, Fifth Field Artillery, to colonel Third New York Field Artillery.
 Captain Gordon Johnston, Eleventh Cavalry, to colonel Twelfth New York Infantry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
BLOODY BATTLE BETWEEN
 DE FAcTO AND VILLA TROOPS
General Ignacio Ramos Was Killed in
 Trench-Heavy Losses.

Chihuahua, Mex, July 4, via El Paso, July 5.-General Ignacio Rornas was killed in a fierce and bloody battle that ragged all yesterday between a small force of de facto troops and a large band of Villa followers at Corral ranch 15 miles southwest of Jiminez. Both sides suffered heavy losses
 Rather than retire to Jirninez with out carrying out his orders, which were not to return unless he was able to report success, General Ramos fought in his entrenchments until killed, cheering his men on to the last The CarranZa troops were surround ed Monday at daybreak and for more than F hours held their position against heavy odds in the hops that achievements soon would arrive.
 At nightfall, after their leader had been killed and the greater part of the command killed or wounded, the sur vivors retired to Jiminez with their wounded.
 Three times during the day the Villa men dashed through heavy fire to the | edge of the Carranza trenches, but | were unable to take them. 1 Achievements which had been or 1 dered to join General Ramos at Cora 1 were delayed by a wreck near OrtiS 1 against the Villa forces did not mate | rialiZe.
 After the Corral clash, the garrison | at Santa Rosaiia was rushed south tC l guard Jiminez against any attack. IT ] the meantime 2,00O troops, including | the famous brigade of Domingo Ar. 1 reta, were sent south to attack the i forces which cut off General Ramos
 command. General Maclovio Garcia l who is in charge of this campaign, is i keeping in close communication Witl 1 General Treviro.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
ELDERLP WOMAN TRIED TO
 DROWN HERSELF AT NOANK
Mrs. Lydia Patterson, 70, Threw Her.
 self Into a Cistern.

Noank, Conn.,, July Mrs. Lydia Patterson, 70 years old attempted to drown herself in the cistern at her home here on Tuesday. She was rescued by her niece, Mrs. Charles Cox of Providence, who was visiting here and several neighbors summoned by Mrs. CoX's cries. Sudden mental un- balance is given as cause of her deed IS she has had loving care by rela- lives and was in general good health
 Mrs. Cox coming in from a shopping Tip heard a splash in the cellar and saw no signs of her aged aunt She hurried down stairs and found Mrs. Patterson had crawled into the IS inch space between cistern top and the floor and thrown herself in the water Mrs. Cox climbed in, too, and suc- ceeded in holding her aunt's head above water for the hour it required neighbors to think of and execute a plan for her removal She was final " slide out on door brought by two men. Today the aged woman seems 10 suffer no i'll consequences but her niece is prostrated as a result of her experiences.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06

reported by the Russians. who claim to have cut the railroad running from Lemberg, the capital of Galicia, to Delatyn. This is the main line of communication for the Ausro- Ger mans defending Lemberg and allied military critics have insisted that the cutting of this railroad would compel the central power forces to fall back on wide front and place Lemberg in imminent peril.
 The Russian war office, in a late communication, also claims the rout of the enemy forces on the right bank O ftne Dniester
 The views expressed in Berlin re- specttng the Anglo-French offensive reflect confidence on the part of the Germars that the German line will hold and that German control of the territory now occupied in France and Belgium will remain steadfast. The successes so far attained by the French and British are looked upon as of minor importance.
 Rumania Again Figures.
 Rumania has again come into the light and talk has been revived of the possible entrance into the European war of that country. Dispatches tell of the recent decision of the two strong opposing factions in the Ru- manian political arena to act togeth- CT hereafter. Their attitude is said to be in favor of intervention on the side of the entente allies.
 Constantinople officially reports that the Russians have been driven out of Kermanshah, in western Persia, while the Russians claim to have broken the Turkish line east of Baiburt. The number of Russian prisoners captured south of the Pripet river in the month of June, according to the Berlin statement, reached more than } 00l men.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
Favorable Report
 Of Revenue Bill
MADE BY THE HOUSE NsAYs AND
 MEANS COMMITTEE
TO RAISE $zoO,0O0,OOO
increased Surtax On Incomes and From Taxes on Inheritances and War Munitions Profits.

Washington, July 1.-The adrninis- tTation general revenue bill designed to produce about $200,000,0OO of addi- tIolIal revenue from inchreased Surtax on incomes and from taxes on inherit anceS and war munitions profits was favOrably reported today by the house ways and means committee and prob ably will be passed by the house Mon day.
 Two Republicans Vote with Democrats
 crats.
 Two republican members of the committee, Long~worth of Ohio and Gardner of Massachusetts. voted with the democrats for a favorable report but reserved the right to express dur ing debate in the house their obiec- tiOnS to the methods of the majority in framing the measure. Two other re- publican committeeman, Green of Iowa and Sloan of Nebraska, while they voted against reporting the bill, gave notice that they expected to support it on the final roll call.
 General Debate Begins Today.
 General debate is expected to begin ThuSsday under a, special rule provid- ing for a final vote before adjournment Monday. That plan was definitely agreed on during the day by house leaders
 The committee report says that the necessity for revenue legislation grows out of the extraordinary increase in ! the appropriations for the army and navy and Notifications of our cOun- try
 The fiscal situation is summarized in this way:
 Estimated excess of disbursements over receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917, $266, 900; additional receipts under the proposed bill, in come tax, S107, 100000, and estate tax, S17 7.000, ,000 (and it is estimated that the annual receipts from the estate tax will amount to $54, 4,0Q0, GOO when the law ! is in full OperatiOn); munitiOn manu- faCturers' tax, $71,000, ,OQO; misceIIane- ous taxes, $2,0OO, ,O00; total additional receipts, $197, ,000, ,OOO: balance to be taken from general fund, $69,922, ,000. Balance in General Fund. "F'ortunateIy the balance in the gen. 1 larger than at the end of any fiscal year since 1908. After deducting $59 coo COG for disbursing officers balances tneree remained in this fund over 1 SIT GOO, 900. After deducting $69, ,922, 900 from this fund, as above, there will still remain June 30, 1917, in the gen l eral fund over S10O, ,00O, ,0O0 exclusive of the disbursinS officers balances. It is l estimated that the total appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917 will not exceed $1, 579,000. .000 This Includes $125,GG0, ,000 to meet the extra ordinary expense or disbursements Oc- l casioned by the Mexican situation. This and any other appropriations that may 1 be necessary to meet the abnormal and | extraordinary expenses which may be 1 incurred on such account should be l financed by bond issues. as is always l done by this and all other nations un- | der similar circumstances"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06

Tne e1ItIre second position of the Germans south of the Somme, over an extent of approXmately six miles, has fallen into the hands of the French who have also captured the village of Hem, near the north extremity of their line, and have completed their con- quest of Estrees.
 The British line has apparently fail ed to advance, except slightly in cer- tain sectors" as the British war office puts it. None of the ground gained by the British has been lost, however, ad the further statement of the Brit ish that the fighting all along the bat tie front was mostly in the nature of local struggles for the possession of strong points would seem to indicate that each side is devoting particular attention to the organization of it's positions and the strengthening of it's hand for further attack or defense.
 16,ooo Germans Prisoners.
 The number of German prisoners reported by the British and French ha sreached about 16s000 while the German casualties have been unof- dcially estimated at 60 900. On their part, the Germans report the taking of a considerable number of British SOL 1iers.
 Comparative quiet for the time be- Ing has settled over Verdun although the bOmb&rdments, of necessity, con- t5nue But while the respite is on at Nerdun, the Germans have opened a new attack on the French lines near the Lorraine frontier, some miles to the east of Luneville. They delivered strong assaults against the French trenches in this sector and entered the mat three points. only to be driven out shortly afterwards.
 Russians Cut Railroad Line.
 A success of the first importance is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
GOV. HoLcoMB SPENDS
 NIGHT AT NIANTIC
Company M, First Regiment, is Nov
 in Camp There.

Camp HoIcomb, Mantle, Conn.,, July 5-Governor HoIConlb arrived in camp early this evening to spend the night here. This is the governors second visit to this concentration base since the militiamen were called out for ser vice in connection with the Mexican border. On a recent visit Governor Holconlb promised that he would make a later visit to the camp and spend the night, and his coming tonight was in fuldllment of that promise.
 On the same train which brought the governor came Company M of Win Sted, First Connecticut infantry, under command of Capt. Amos Beecher. This company was left behind when the other infantry commands were sent to the border because some of the men while quartered in the armory at Winsted had been exposed to pos sible infection of measles. Later they were qUartered in a temporary camp on the ColeDrook road just outside of Winsted. They left there last Mon day under orders to hike to this camp. When they reached Pennington, how ever, a change in the orders was made and they were directed to proceed to Hartford and there entrain for Camp Holcomb. They were met at the Nj antic station by the First regiment band and escorted to camp.
 On their arrival here they pitched their tents and were soon settled in their new quarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
NOMINEE HUGHES SPENDS
 BUSY DAY IN NEW YORK,
Approves Liheral Representation of
 Progressives or Campaign Committee.

New York, July 5.-Charles E. Hughes, here on a two days trip from his summer home at Bridgehampton, today approved the proposal of his ad- Visors to have a liberal representation of the progressive party on his cam paign committee. This committee vir- tually will have entire charge of the campaign. The tentative programme calls for a committee of seventeen of whom ten will be members of the ex- eCutive committee of the republican national committee. Of the remaining seven probably five will be progressive leaders. The personnel of both the executive committee and the campaign committee probably will be announced within the next few days, as well as the selection of a treasurer and a sec retary of the national committee.
 Tn a long conference with Chairman William R. Wilcox, MT. Hughes also outlined his proposed programme pro- viding for the opening of the campaign with a five week trip to the Pacific coast, beginning early in August. Mr. Wilcox and other party leaders en- dORsed the idea, and it is likely that it will be definitely adopted
 Fhe nominee spent a busy day in conference with many callers. He auso had another long talk tonight with MT. Willcox. MT. Hughes expects to return tomorrow afternoon to BridgehamptOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
BRIDGEPORT WOMAN SHOT
 DURING FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Was in a Dense Crowd-It Was First Supposed She Died of Heart Disease

Bridgeport, Conn, July 5.-A 32 call ibre bullet was found today in the heart of Mrs. Mary Summers, 50 years old, of Newark, N. J. who dropped dead last night during a pyrotechnic display at Seaside Park, this city. At the time it was thought that fright and heart disease had killed her.
 Mrs. Summers was in a dense crowd at the edge of the park about S.30 O. clock last night when young man fired a revolver close by her. She threw up her arms, screamed and dropped unconscious. She was dead when an ambulance arrived. The body was taken to the morgue and the acting medical examiner was noti- fled. After a Cursory examination he gave the opinion that it was heart disease and fright that caused her end
 In preparing the body for burial to- day, however, a wound was found over the heart and further examination showed the presence of the bullet.
 No trace of the person using the revolver has been found. It was SUD- posed last night that the weapon was loaded with blank cartridges and all though the police had been busy all day arresting users of this form of celebration, the man slipped quietly away in the crowd and according to the police no description of him was obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
LESSONS LEARNED FROM
 THE EUROPEAN WAR
Discussed at Convention of National
 Education Association.

New York, July 5-Lessons learned from the European war, how they should be taught to this youth of the youth of the country and what the public schools can do toward the maintenance of permanent peace, were subjects discussed here today before the convention of the National Edu- cation Association.
 Philander CIaxton, United States commissioner of education, in an ad- dress opposing compulsory military training in the schools, asserted that if we want real preparedness in America, we should appoint a com mission to devise a national system of education which shall be demo- cratic, flexible and practical"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
RAINY SEASON HAS
 SET IN AT FL PASO
Increasing Difficulties of Motor
 Transportation System.

Fl Paso, Texas, July 5.-Rains along this section of the border and over northern Chihuahua today marked the advent of the rainy season and prom ised increa sed difficulties in operating the motor transportation system to the American troops in Mexico. Army men here pointed out, however that adequate preparations have been to prevent General Pershing's command from running out of supplies. In the past few months, huge quantities of food, forage, equipment and other supplies have been concentrated at COlOnia Dublan, Fl Vallee and other points of the chain of bases. Stress was laid upon the fact that the expe- ditionary command now has on hand enough supplies to provide for its wants for sixty days even though it is found impossible during that time to get another truck through from the base at Columbus.
 Today's rains brought relief to the thousands of sweltering national guardsmen from Atlantic states Many of them went outside their tents and stood in the doWnpour Mntil they had been drenched.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
REPRIsAL MEASURES DISCUSSED
 IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
For Short Rations Given to British
 Prisoners in Germany.

London, July 5, 6.O6 p. m.-The po- sitio nof British prisoners in the camp at RuhIeben, Germany, whose rations are said to have been reduced, was raised in the house of lords today by Baron Davenport Lord Beresford and other members opposed the idea of in stituting reprisaIs or the ground that it would not influence the Germans, who, they said, would be glad of any excuse to starve British prisoners.
 Baron Newton, under-Secretary for foreign affairs, announced that the foreign office had at last received the reply of Germany to the proposals made by the British government. The reply has not yet been examined, but it is not a categorical refusal. Baron Newton therefore asked that the dis cussion be adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
PROJECT FOR SAVING LIFE
 IN NAVAL ENCOUNTERS.
Danes Are Organizing a Fleet of Sew
 eraI Hundred Motor Boats.

London, July 5, 6.25 p. m.-A new project for saving life at the time of naval encounters Is reported in an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen. It says a number Of prominent Danes, actuated by the idea that many sailors might have been saved during the North sea battle if boats had been sent out, intend to or ganize a fleet of several hundred motor beats along the west coast of Jutland. These boats, flying the Red Cross flag, will be sent out to pick up the wound ed after each sea battle. The work of organization will be undertaken as soon as possible. .---
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
BURGLAR TIED MILFORD
 WOMAN'S HANDS AND FEET
Placed Pistol at Her Head and Took
 $6o From Her Stocking.

Milford, Conn, July 5-Mrs. Cliff ford Boyer. aged 55, who lives in East Broadway near Nettleton avenue, Myrtle Beach, today reported that last night while in her home an unknown man entered, tied her hands and feet with a clothes line, placed a pistol at her head, demanded money, and took $60 from her stocking. The pistol was discharged making a flesh wound in the forehead from a cartridge wad. The cartridge was blank. Mrs. Boy CTS daughter returning from Bridge port at o'clock, rescued her Dr. Fischer called and found that his pa tient had been pounded as well as tied Her condition is not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH
 OF ENLISTED MEN
A Physician is to be Sent to the Bor- der by National Civic Federation.

Washington, July 5.-SamueI Comp CTS and Ralph Easley, vice president and chairman of the executive coun- cil, respectively, of the National Civic Federation, announced today after a conference with Secretary of War Ba- ker that Dr. Thomas Darlington would be sent by the federation to the NIeXi- can border to study the situation as to the health of the enlisted men of the army and state militia. They said Secretary Baker and Brigadier Gen eraI Sharpe, acting quartermaster general, approved the action and that Dr. Darlington would leave within a week.
 ''Dr. Darlington is going under the auspices of the soldiers welfare com mittee of the federation" MT. Comp CTS said, "and will acQuaint the par ents whose sons have gone to the de- fense of our country and who have been disposed over sensational refer ences to the campaign of 1898 with the changes, improvements and gen. eral progress that have been brought about by the war department since that time. Especial attention will be given to the causes of diseases, camp sanitation and food supplies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
FRENCH HAVE TAKEN
 GERMAN SECOND LINE
Capture Entire Second Position of the Germans South
 of the Sommt
BRITISH LINE IS JUST ABOUT HOLDING GROUND

German Casualties Have Been UnofciaIIy Estimated 6OOOO-A New Attack Was Opened On the French Lines Near Lorraine Without Any Resultant Gain for Teutons-Verdun Battle Has Simmered Down to Bonn bardmelts-Russans Claim Have Cut Railroad Run ming From Lemberg to Delatyn- -Rumania Shows Dis position to Enter the War On the Side of the Allies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
Movements of Steamships.

Bordeaux, July 2.-Arrived: Steam CT Lafayette, New York. Sailed: Steamer La Touraine, New York.
 Rotterdam, July Arrived: Steam CT Ryndam, New York.
 Kirkwa1l, July 2-Sailed: Steam CTS United States (from New York; Copenhagen; 4th, Hellig OIav (from Copenhagen New York. Arrived: July 8: Steamer Bergensfjord, New York for Bergen.
 Genoa, June 23-Arrived: Steamer Giuseppe Lerdi, New York.
 Naples, June 22.-Arrived: Steamer San Giorgio New York.
 Kirkwall, June 30.-Arrived: Steam CT Stockholm, New York for Gothen- burg.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-06
SEARCH FOR MISSING
 CANOEISTS PROVED FRUITLEss
Two Maids and a Chauffeur Who
 Went Out from Madison.

Madison, Conn, July 5.-After an all-day fruitIess patrol of the waters of Long Island sound in this vicinity for a trace of Margaret Burns and Tessie Garricl1, of Buffalo, N. Y, and Robert L. Furness of Hartford, the two maids and chauffeur who failed to return yesterday from a paddle on the Sound in a canoe, the searchers returned to shore tonight and plans were made to send a boat across the Sound tomorrow to the Long Island shore. It was stated tonight that no trace of the three young peopule, or of the canoe, had been found.