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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Vienna reports that the heavy fight ing between the Auetrians and Italians in the AdameHo sector of the Austro- Italian line is still going on and that Italian attacks against various Aus trian positions have been put down with heavy casualties.
 The Russians are keeping up their pursuit of the Turks in the Diarbekr region of Asia Minor. Constantinople reports the driving ashore in the Black sea by a Turkish submarine of three Russian steamers and the sink ing of three food-laden sailing ships.
 Three steamers, one of them a neu- tral have been sunk, but whether by mines or torpedoes has not been stated. Another neutral steamer has been damaged and Is being lowed into port. The neutral sunk was the Brazilian Rio Branco and the one damaged the Swedish Frtedland. The F'riedland and the British steamer Hendon Hall, which was sunk, were bound from Portland, Me-, for Rotterdam with sup plies for the American commission for relief in Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

A German attack against the Bel- gians to the north of Dixmude is the only infantry engagement reported at any point along the western front. Arr tilIery bombardments, especially severe to the northeast of Verdun, have been the sole method of warfare on other sectors. North of Dixmude the Ger mans, following violent preparatory bombardment, charged and occupied portions of three Belgian advance posts but the Belgians In a counter attack immediately drove the invaders out.
 A German attack to assume the of- eensive against the Russians at Rag gasem, near Riga, was put down, but the Teutons continue their heavy ar- tillery fire against the Ikskuu bridge head and in the Lake Narocz and Lake Vischenvslkoye regions.
 German aircraft have pombarded several Russian positions in the Guh of Riga, an da Russian air squadron has delivered an attack against the German naval base at Windau, Cour- land.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
.C. '. Seeks Issue.
 $50, OOO, 900 Bond
TO COMPETE LINE FROM PAE-
 MFR TO PROVIDENCE.
? PETITIONS ARE FILED
Permission for Acquisition of the Southern New England Railway Corporation is Sought in Petition Filed With Massachusetts Senate.

Boston. May 2.-Permission for the acquisition by the Central Vermont Railway company of the Southern New England Railway corporation was sought of the legislature today in a petition filed with the senate by B. c, Smith, president of the former road In another petition filed by MT. Smith the Legislature is asked to permit the Central Vermont to transfer by mort gage it's interests as lessee in the franchise and other property of the New London Northern Railroad com pany.
 To Improve Property Generally.
 The petitions announce proposal to place both the Southern New England and the New London Northern rail- roads under mortgage to secure bonds of $30,000,0 which the Central Yer mont seeks to issue to complete the Southern New England line from Palmer, Mass, to Providence, R. l., and to improve it's property generally.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
FOUND WITH THROAT CUT
 LYING ON BLAZING BED
Wonan's Plight Discovered by Neigh
 .bors-Two Children Suecumbed.

:, Penns Grove. N. J.. May 2.-Mrs. c. Sinkloviteh, S5 years old, was found lying with her throat cut lor a blaz- ing bed beside the bodies of her three children at her home here today Two and Frank. 3, were dead when neigh bors discovered the tragedy. Elizabeth six months old, died shortly after wards and the mother is in a hospital i'm Wilmington, where is is declared she viii die The Wonnan's husband. a worker in the powder plants here, disappeared about three weeks ago and neighbors say she had been acting queerly ever since.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
U. s. MARINES SENT
 TO sANTo DOMINGO
To Put a Stop to Activities of Fac-
 tionaI Leaders.

Washington, May 2,-Rear Admiral Caperto has gone to Santo Domingo with the cruiser Prairie and strong force of marines to put a stop to the activities of factional leaders t oover- throw the Jinines government. He has orders to inform the men behind the Impeachment proceedings against President Jimines that the United States will not tolerate their intrigues. Though framed to preserve the ap- pearance of legality. the movement to impeach the Dominican president has bcen diagnosed by the state depart nlent as nothing more than Q trans- parent device tos oust the government sona1 advantage.s Therefore, as the United States by treetY Is responsi- hle afor the maintenance of the EaRAaa lar constitiite ted HlthQrides the state dApartrn9nt already has let 1t pc Isnown through it's agents in Santo Domingo that It. will not countenance such an attempt to dislodge Jimines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

CabIed Paragraphs

Brazilian and British Steamers Sunk.
 London, May 2, 2.25 p. m. The Brazilian steamship Rio Branco has been sunk The British steamship City of Rochester also has been sunk One fireman was lost The remainder of the crew was saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
Admiral caperten Supports Prssiden,
 Haiti, 4

Port au Prince, Haiti, May 2.-Reat Admiral Caperton, who is commanding the American forces in Haiti, hasStak- en a definite stand in support of Prest- dent Dartiguenave in his controversy with parliament. Inasmuch as an agreement between the president and parliament did not seem to be in sight following the declinaffon of the iesigla- tive bodies to accept the presidents dissolution decree, the rear admiral hes decided to suppcrr the nresidant-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
AMERICAN TROOPS HELD BACK
 DE FAcTo MEXICAN CAVALRY
Strategic Formation Prevented Mexi-
 cans Entering Chihuahua

Douglas, Ariz., May 2.-An attempt by a body of de facto Mexican cav airy, the, advance guard of General Arnulfo Gomez's force, to enter Chi huahua through Pulpito Pass, was blocked today by American troops, ac- cording to a reliable report received here from American sources.
 The Mexicans, according to the re- port, were under command of Colonel Jesus Maria. Aguierre and had pene- trated 18 miles into the pass before their movement was discovered by a United States military aeroplane which reported their presence to the American commander
 The American troops are said to have been drawn up in strategic for nation to hold the pass and Colonel Aguierre did not attempt to press for ward, but went into camp and dis patched messengers to the rear, pre- sIimably to communicate with General Gomez. Colonel Aguierre's advance into Chihuahua is believed here to have been the forerunner of general movement.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
TWO BELGIUM RELIEF
 STEAMERS HAVE BEEN SUNK.
Both Were Under Charter by the
 American Commission.

London, May ?, POI p. m.-Two yes sels under charter by the American commission for the relief of Belgium, the Swedish steamship FriedIand and the British steamer Tendon Hall, have been sunk within two days.
 LA wireless despatch received today at the 7Northforeland station from the Dutch steamship Batavia " announced that the F'riedland was sinking. This Swedish vessel sailed from Portland April .14, bound for Rotterdam, and had 7,000 tons of wheat on board
 The British steamship Tendon Hall, which yesterday was reported sunk while bound from Portland and Louis- burg for Rotterdam, also had been chartered by the Belgian relief com mission. -,t
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
TO STOP ALL SHIPMENT OF
 WAR MUNITIONS TO MEXICO.
War Department sends Intersections to
 commander as Fort Mcintosh.

Laredo, Tex, Afsay a.The de- partment haa ifatfucted tii coIn- mander at Fort Melntosi 1lef'e to stop all shipment of war munitions to Mex- ico, A half million rounds of ife will be taken In charge by tae lecal military.
 The order Is taken hereo Co mean the prohibition of tho exportat!on of munitions to all parties in Mexico, Local customs officers have been hold inl srfor some time shipments of mun1- tions when 1t was believed they were intended for enemies of the de facto government.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
ofL-RURNINe DREADNoucHT
 IS PLACED IN COMMISSION

Oklahoma, Commanded buGapt. Roger Wells, Has compIemen 800 Men.
 Philadelphia, May ie oklahoma the latest oiI-burnfri superdread- nought added to the United States navy, built at an appF rimate cost of the Philadelphia navy Yard today. The ship is commanded By Capt. Roger Wells and her complement consists of 50 officers and 800. men.
 The vessel is capable of making 20 1-2 knots an hour with her 25, 900 horse power engines.
 Her main armament consists of ten 14-inch breech-loading guns in four turrets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

eign tongues. The gards strengthen ened their lines and prepared to es- cort such of the 5000 or 1000 work men in the mill as desired to go home at the end of the days work, but the mob did not disturb them as they passed out, nor did it interfere with the night force which appeared for work
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
HOSTILE AIRsHIPs ATTACK
 NORTHEAST COAST SCOTLAND
No Details Available Regarding Cas- uaIties or Damage.

ILondon, May 3. I254 a. m.-F1ve hostile airships attacked the northeast coast of EngIand and the southeast coast of Scotland last night.
 The official announcement on the raid says that the movements of the raiders appeared uncertain, adding: "A but there are no details yet regarding the casualties or damage"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
TROLLEY CAR DERAILED;
 SPIKES PULLED FROM RAIL.
Apparently an Attempt to Wreck
 Shore Line Car at Foxon.

GuiIford. Conn, May "A New Ha- ven+bound trolley car on the Shore Line electric railway was deraiIed near Foxon last night because someone had pulled all the spikes from a rail. it was learned tonight. The car was going slowly at the time and no one was hurt. An investigation today disclosed that apparently there was; deliberate attempt to wreck the car The author. ities are conducting an investigation. but so far no definite clues have been obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
coNsTcNEEs MUST UNLOAD
 | SHIPMENTS MORE PROMPTLY
Before Embargo on New Haven Road
 Territory is Relaxed.

New York, May 2.-Announeement was made today by the Eastern Freight Association Conference that there will be no relaxation of the em= bargo on the territory served by the New Haven railroad until consfgnees unload shipments more promptly
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DoMINIoAN PRESIDENT
Violation of Constitution on Drafting
 of the Budget Is Alleged.

San Domingo, Dominican Republic. May 2.-The Dominican senate today voted to impeach General Jiminez. president of the republic. motion to impeach was passed by the cham Der of deputies yesterday, it being aI- legged that the chief executive had vio- lated the constitution in connection with the drafting of the budget.
 According to law, the trial will take place within .norty-ei eight hours, the verdict being rendered. by the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03
OUTP0ST
 EXPELLED GERMANS
Occupied Portion of Their Positions, But WereDriVen
 Out by Counter Attacks
ARTILLERY REMAINS ACTIVE NORTH OF.VERDUN

German Aircraft Have Attacked Russian Positions in the Gulf of Riga and Russian Air Squadron Bombarded the Ger man Naval Base at Windau, Courland MuscOvhes Are Keeping Up Their Pursuit of the Turks in the Diabelr Region of Asia Minor-Three Steamers, One Neutral F Have Been Sunk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

The Missouri Grain Dealers Asso-- citation. estimates the winter wheat crop at about 50 per cent. of the av- craze for Missouri.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

A robber entered the City Bank at St. Paul, forced the cashier, two mes sengers and a customer ino the vault and escaped with $a,00e.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Admiral Dewey, hero of the Battle of Manila Bay, observed the anniversary of the battle at his desk at the Navy Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Only 30 tugs out of 700 normally in commission were opratdd in New York harbor because of the strike of marine engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

There were 5,3oo,ooo subscribers to the last German war loan, compared with 1900, 900 subscribers to the first war loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Because his wife refused to buy him a. new shirt, Carl Gotonsira, aged 27, of Phillipsburg, N. J., shot and killed himself
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

The New York National Guard opened a thirty-day campaign to re- cr1Iit the guard to it's full war strength.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Bringing 1,o3e passengers, the French steamer Patria arrived at New York from Naples and Palerma and Gran.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Frank Roach sheriff of Cheyenne, Wvo.. and Nels Nelson, a rancher, were shot and keIled while pursuing horse thieves near Box Elder, Col.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Trolley car service in Washington, Pa. was suspended when the motor men and conductors went on strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

VilIistas are reported to have burn ed the American Mormon colony at Chuichupa, near Madeira, Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Motorrnen and conductors of the Pittsburgh Railways company to the number of 3,200 have hatified a wage agreement and returned to work. after having been out since last Sunday at midnight The first cars were cheered as they passed through the streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

In consequence of the adoption of the daylight saving, all clocks in Hol- land were set forward one hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Articles of incorporation were filed at Dover, Del, by the Emerson Motors Co.. capital $1O,000, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

The fourth annual convention of the Texas Women Bankers Association will be held in Houston today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

William G. McAdoo. Secretary of the Treasury, arrived at Havana on the U. S. S. Tennessee. He was greeted py members of the Cuban Cabinet
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-03

Shouting and hooting,g the rioters next appeared at the Thirteenth Street entrance to the Edgar Thon1- son Works.
 For a time the strikers icontented themselves with a demonstration in which they called upon swo9lmen in side the wall to come outl and Jofn them.
 This continued for perhaps half and hour when a man rushed out from the mob pointing his revolver toward the entrance. fired as he ran. There was no response. A few minutes later tbe firing from the mob became almost general
 After the street in front of the en- trance was clear. members of the mob re-assembled in streets and alleys while leaders harang1led them in for-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20

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LEGAL NOTICES.

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ORDINANCE NO. 6403.-An ordi-
nance to provide for the CON
| struction of n concrete culVert ana q
hll at North 30th and Steele
Streets; and to appropriate the sum
of $l,6S9.75. or so much thereon az
| may be necessary from the Coun-
ell Emergency Fund, therefor
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
OF TACOMA:
Section /. That the Commission
err OF Public Works be authorized
and directed to construct concrete
culvert 175 feet long, and make a
MI, at North 3Oth and steele
Streets in accordance with speci J.
fications therefor on file In his OF
flee, at a cost not to exceed ST.
6Sg.75.
Section 2. Said improvement may
be made by contract or by the
method of day labor, in whole or In
part, as said Commissioner may de-
termine. In case any work is done
| by the method of day labor the
Commissioner of Public Works shall
cause a separate account of his eX-
pendtures for the construction oil
said improvement to be kept, ia
| the end that the exact cost thereof
may be known; and whenever said
Commits sioner shall certify that
any sum Is due to any person for
labor or materials for said inn
provement the proper officers shall
issue warrant therefor drawn
upon the Council Emergency Fund.
Section 3. That the sum of ST.
6S9.75, or so much thereof as may
be necessary. is hereby appropri-
ated out of the Council Emergency
Fund to pay the cost of said i'm
provement
Passed July 10, 1916.
A. V. FAWCETT,
Mayor.
Attest: w. ID. NICKEUS,
City Clerk.
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CHILD SAVED FROM
DEATH IN FLAMES

Myra Jane Drake, age 6, dau gh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ]. Drake,
1106 street, narrowly escaped
burning to death this morning,
while playing with matches In q
closet of her home.
The matches ignited clothing
hanging in the closet. besides set
ting fire to the child's .lress.
Screaming with terror. she rush.
ed to her mother. who wrapped
her in a tablecloth aud extinguish-
ed the flames,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20

LONDON, July 20.--Premier
Asquith today informed the house
OF commons the British govern
ment has started an official in
vestigation Of the Dardane1Ies
and Mesopotamia campaigns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20
LEAVES HUSBAND
AND TINY BABY

When Catherine Gall, of Wilke-
son, married year, took off her
wedding ring and threw Il at ner
hubby saying she no longer had
pleasant thoughts of him, it was
bad enough, he asserts.
But when she ran off and left
her two-months-old baby. Stelyii-
en- Gall asked the court for a di-
vorce. He got it this morning.
Judge Clifford also gave him,
legally, the baby, which ne al
ready had. She's little girl and
her name is Emma.
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NH WI
Attest: w. ID. NtCKEUS,
July 20, 1915.

ORDINANCE NO. 640t.-An ordi-
nance to authorize the Commits
sioner of Public Safety to call for
bids and let contract for 1000 feet,
more or less. of two and one-half
ment; and to appropriate the sum of
be necessary therefor.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
OF TACOMA:
Section /. That the Commission
err of Public Safety be and he Ia
hereby authorized to advertise for
bids and let contract for the pur-
chase and delivery of two thousand
feet, more or less, of two and one
half inch fire hose. according to
specifications thereof on file In his
office.
Section 2. That the sum of
S1500.00. or 80 much thereof as may
be necessary therefor, is hereby APP
propriated out of the General Fund
to pay for said fire hose
Section 3. Upon the certificate Of
the Commissioner of Public Safety
that said hose has been received
and accepted by him the proper Of
ficers are hereby directed to draw
and pay a warrant upon the Gem
eral Fund I'm favor of the contractor
for the contract price of said hose.
not exceeding the said sum of
$1500.00.
Passed July 10, 1916.
A. v. FAwCETT.
Mayor.
Attest: w. D. NICKEUs,
City Clerk.
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Attest: w. ID. NICKEUS,
titU ClarL


ORDINANCE NO. s404.-An ordi-
nance to authorize and direct the
Commissioner of Public Works to
and to appropriate the sum Of
$4,000, or so much thereof as may
be necessary, from the Council
Emergency Fund therefor.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
| or TACOMA:
Section l. That the Commission
err of Public WorNs be and he is
make repairs to the Lincoln Ave-
nue. draw bridge. to construct a
bulkhead on the west abutment of
the bridge at North goth and Steele
Streets, and to construct a bulk
head on both abutments to the
bridge at North 31st and Steele
Streets, In accordance with speci-
flee. at a cost not to exceed $4,000.
Section 2. Said repairs shall be
made by the method of day labor
and said Commissioner shall keep
an accurate time book and labor
account OF all labor employed In
the prosecution of said repairs and
an accurate expense account of all
materials purchased for or used in
the same, to the end that the exact
the sum hereby appropriated not
| be exceeded.
Section 3. Upon the certified pay
rolls of the Commissioner OF Pub
lie Works the proper officers shall
draw and pay warrants to en-
p'oyes upon said work for their
wages and upon like certiGcation
as to the delivery of materials pur-
chased in open market or upon con-
tract. as the case may be, the said
officers shall draw and pay war
rants to the vendors of such ma
terials.
Section 4. That the sum of
$4,000 is hereby appropriated out
of the Council Emergency Fund.
and transferred to the General
Fund, to pay the cost of making
said repairs.
Passed July 10, 1916.
A. v. FAwCETT,
Mayor.
Attest: w. d. NICKEUS,
City Clerk.
July 90 1915
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20

ORDINANCE NO. 6400.--An ordi-
nance to provide for the construc-
ton of an additional story to the
City Hall Annex and the installa-
ton of a freight elevator; and to
appropriate the sum of $4,000. or
so much thereof as may be neces-
sary therefor.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
OF TACOMA:
Section I. That the Commissioner
OF Light and Water is hereby au-
thorized to construct an additional
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20
MATTY BECOMES
REDS MANAGER

CINCINNATI. July 20.-A deal
was closed at noon today whereby
Christy Mathewson becomes man.
ager of the Cincinnati Reds, and
Charley Herzog goes to the
Giants.
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LOST

IF the article you have found 10 not
advertised here. insert an ad UNI
der heading Found" For rates see
first column on this page.
KEYS LOST-Key ring, containing
several keys, including small but
ton hook and "Presto-Lite" key.
Finder return to Tacoma Times Of
flee. Reward.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20

SEATTLE, July 20.--Baseball
observers believe McCredte's
failure to purchase Oakland may
force Portland to leave the Coast
league and re-enter the North
western league.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20
WARNS AMERICANS
TO LEAVE MEXICO

GALVESTON, July 20.-Vera
Cruz refugees report that oil
Americans have been warned by
Consul Canada to leave Mexico.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

story to the city Hall Annex. to In
stall a freight elevator In said An
mex, and to make the necessary
changes in the present building. ac-
eording to plans and specifications
therefor on file I'm his office. at an
expense not exceeding $500.
Section 2. Said addition may be
constructed by contract In the man
ner provided I'm the Charter, or by
day labor, In whole or In part, as
said Commissioner may determine.
In case any work Is done by the
method of day labor the Commits
sioner shall cause separate 40
count of his expenditures for said
addition to be kept. to the end that
the exact cost thereof may be
known and the amount hereby APP
propriated not be exceeded; and
whenever said Commissioner shall
certify that any sum is due to any
person for labor or materials for
said addition the proper officers
shall issue n warrant therefor
drawn upon the Light Fund of said
city.
Section 3. The sum of $500, or
so much thereof as may be neces-
sary, is hereby appropriated out of
the Light Fund to pay the cost OF
sap Passed aaG'. july 10. ihs.
A. V. FAWCETT
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VIOLET RAY

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DIR. JOS. p. GHIOS. 6120 Washing
ton Blvd, st. Louis, Mo-. says that
he has cured several cases of goiter
by using Sterling Violet Ray Gen
orator. Price here, $500. NJ. 2s77.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20
PORTLAND CLUB TO
JOIN OUR LEAGUE

OAKLAND, July 20.-Frank
Leavitt has today sold his inter-
est in the Oakland Baseball club
to Del Howard, who will become
manager Aug. 1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-07-20
POULTRY AND EGGS
FURNISHED FLAT

s ROOM flat, all furnishes Big
barn, winter,s wood In. Nice gar
den. Got to sell by Saturday, 242oA
Pac. Ave.