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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
PREACHING Monkeys.

The author OF THE History of Bra
zil'' tells of species of monkey called
preachers" Every morning and eve
ming these monkeys assemble in the
woods. One takes a higher position
than the rest and makes a signal with
his forepaw. At this signal the others
sit around him and listen. When they
are all seated he begins to utter a Sc
ries of sounds. When he stops these
cries he makes another signal with his
paw, and the others cry out until he
makes a third signal. upon which they
become silent again. This author, Mr..
Maregrove, asserts that he was a wit
ness to these preachings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05

The Surprise That Awaited Tom Tsy-
ior, the Playwright.

The Surprise That Awaited Tom Tay-
Tor, the Playwright
Writing OF Tom Taylor. the famous
playwright and former editor Of Punch.
Leslie Ward In Forty Years Of Spy
says:
at dinner his appearance was re-
markable. for he usually wore q black
velvet evening suit. A curious trait Of
the dramatist's was his absentminded
manner and forgetfulness Of conven-
ton. Sometimes when walking In the
street with friend he would grow In
terested and TO emphasize his remarks
turn TO look more directly into the face
Of his companion, ut the same time
placing his arm around his waist In
the case Of lady this habit sometimes
proved rather embarrassing.
MIR. Tom Taylor was man Of un-
bounded kindness In helping every.
body who was In need OF money or In
trouble. One day Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor returned from walk to be met
by startled parlor maid, who announc.
ed the presence OF u strange looking
man who was waiting to see them.
Her suspicious being aroused by his
wild appearance. she had shown him
into the pantry. fearing TO leave him In
the drawing room. On repairing to
the pantry with curiosity not unmixed
with wonder they discovered-Tenny-
son.-quite at home and immensely
tickled by his situation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
A Nickname For Barrett.

Lawrence Barrett, the tragedian. was
subject to dyspepsia, and when he was
suffering from that disorder he was
cold and distant toward his company.
One irreverent Fellow always refused,
however. to be suppressed. He said one
day: "Just look at Cassius. He looks
as solemn and righteous as II he'd
swallowed the sword Of justice. Let's
call him the Scabbard." And the Scab-
bard he was-out of his harrington
the rest of that season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
Cutting.

A Scotch lawyer was well reproved
when. seated by lady fully aware Of
her own plain looks. having bowed to
his hostess I'm giving the toast. Hon
est Men and Bonnie Lasses." she re-
Joined. raising her own glass. I'VE may
both drink that toast. since it refers to
neither of u.s."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
Fully Occupied.

Beauty is only skin Deep"
II consider that a wise provision Of
nature"
'Why SOP
with that limitation the girls are
kept busy enough."-Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
Uncanny.

The Colonel-So the bank refused tn
cash that check ] gave you. Rastus
Rastus-Yessah. Dat cashier man dun
hab positively de most uncanny mind
All ebah saw, sab. The Colonel-Un-
canny? Rastus-Yessah. Jes' as soon
as All dun tell him whose check All
had he said it was no good chen be-
TO he dun look at it. sah.-Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-05
Anatomical.

On a handcart advertising movie
films In Tunbridge Wells has appeared
the announcement: The Sea Gave Up
Her Dead. In Three Parts. An
rights reserved. Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23

Gov. Fielder of New Jersey has re- 1fnquished to Attorney General West. dent Wilson at the St. Louis conven. ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
 TICKETS QUOTED AT $2so indications Are That It VIII be Noisy
 and Exciting.

Chicago. May Manifestations are that the republican national conven- ton of 1918 will be one of the noisest and most exciting in the history Of the party.
 With sixteen candidates for presi- dent in the field and with the result in doubt until the last ballot has been taken, there is likely to be an unusual amount of enthusiasm.
 Fred ". Uphan, chairman of the local committee on arrangements, was informed today that plans have been made to bring more than 100 bands and fifty glee and marching clubs to Chicago during convention week. Harry Daugherty, Of Columbus, Ohio, telegraphed that heNwould bring glee club of e5 voices to Chicago to boom the candidacy of Theodore D. Burton, of Ohio
 Word comes from Indiana that ev- cry large city in the state Is planning to send either a band or a marching club to the convention for Charles W. Fairbanks. Similar reports were re- ceived from other states which have candidates.
 The demand for convention tickets continues to increase. Today season tickets were quoted at $250 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23

Hard lighting is still in progress between the Austrians and the Ital- ians in the Tyrol; the French and the Germans in the region of Verdun and the Germans and British around La bassee.
 The great offensive of the Austrians against the Italians in southern Tyrol continues unabated, and at several points the Austrians seem to be grad uaily throwing back the Italians to- ward their own territory. Southeast of Trent, on the Lavarcne plateau, Vienna says the Italians have been dislodged from all their positions and adds that the Austrians have cap- tured F1ma, NGadriolo ond the height immediately west of the frontier from the summit as far as the Astach (As- tico) valley.
 The Austrians for their offensive, according to Rome advices, have been heavily reinforced in men and guns. Since the beginning of the offensive, Vienna asserts, over 24,000 men have been made prisoners and 172 cannon have been captured by the Austrians.
 In the region of Verdun both the French and Germans claim successes for their arms at various points. An interesting point in the latest French official communication is the state- ment that the French have penetrated Fort Douaumont northeast of Yer dun, which the Germans stormed and captured Feb. 25, four days after the commencement of the assault on Yer dun, and from which all attempts to drive them out proved futile. The Germans, however, still hold the northern part of Fort Douaumont. A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23

violent attack also has netted the French German positions on a front of about a mile and a quarter east of the village of Douaumont To the northwest of Verdun the French have forced out the Germans from positions south of HiI 287 and west of Le Mort Homme.
 Berlin, on the other hand, says the Germans northwest of Verdnn storm ed the eastern spurs of HIN BOA and held them against repeated counter attacks. In this fighting the French are declared to have lost heavily in men killed or wounded. Admission is made in the Berlin report of the eap- ture by the French of a quarry south of Haudremont, northeast of Verdun.
 Heavy losses in men suffered by the British when the Germans took trenches from them over a front of about a mile and quarter near Gi- venchy en Gohelle and in counter at tacks to regain them, according to Berlin.
 The situation generally on the Rus sian front remains unchanged.
 The British operating against the nearer Kut-el-Amara, where a large number of their officers and men who recently surrendered are still being held captive. The British, who have been reinforced 4by Russian cavalry have now reached the region imme- diately south of Kut- el-Amara, with the -interve vening atefritory between them and their objective clear of Turks except for small rear guards near the junction of the Shatt el Hai and Iii griS rivers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23

ids, Dr. Moore said the dentist tsls. phoned to him. He said Waite asked
 Do you suppose, doctor, they could hold me for MT. Pecks death because failed to have nurse for the old gem tleman?"
 On March 22 Waite met him by ap~ pointment, Dr. Moore said. "He said to me," asserted Dr. Moore, that he supposed had seen by the news papers that he was suspected of the murder. told him l had and added that it looked very ugly.
 He wanted to know if could offer any suggestion to him. I said he oughf to demand an autopsy. We'll he re- piled, I would, but I don't think Clara wSuld allow it."
 Waite wanted to know, Dr. Moore added, whether an autopsy would de- termine whether arsenic had been ad- ministered before death or sn emballn- ing fluid after death Dr. Moore said he replied there was a very marked difference in the effect, Wdaereupon Waite informed him an autopsy already had been held, and that enough arse nic had been found in Mir. Pecks body to kill two men,
 $24,Ooo for Undertaken.
 District Attorney Swann in his open ing address to the jury had announced that the prosecution would show Waite paid the undertaken $9,0O0 to use arse nic in the embaIming fluid and had promised the undertaken 1000 more when he (Waite) got possession of tho Peck estate
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
DISTRIBUTION OF MARINES '7'=''
 IN sANTo DOMINGO
Policing System Similar to That in
 Force in Haiti.

Washington, May 22-Rear Admiral Caperton, at Santo Domingo, is talk ing steps to distribute his landing force of American marines to various points in the little republic and be- fore they are withdrawn some arr rangernent will probably be effected through which American officers will be placed in charge of the native con- stabulary.
 he broadening out of the marine patrol, officials indicated today, Is a step preliminary to establishment of a policing system similar to that re- gently inaugurated in Haiti under the new Haitien treaty. A complete re- organization of the native troops is contemplated under the plan and con- gross probably will be asked to pass a bill authorizing the navy and ma rine officers to serve under the Do- ninican government as officers of the constabJlary.
 Arrangements for continued cooper ation of the American forces in polio ing Santo Domingo probably will not be as far-reaching as thai In force in present complicated situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
Gets S62O Fees
 For Liquor Raid
LIQUOR PROSECUTOR DECKER
 MAN OF NEW HAVEN
sl,sOo FOR 3 SUNDAYS
Arion Singing Society Has Been in Existence ss Years and Had Planned to Give a concert--Mayor Rice Had Been Invited and Had Asked His Secretary to Represent Him.

New Haven, Conn, May 22.-There r ds a great throng at city court today 1ue to the very large number of ar rests by the police yesterday after a call at the rooms of the Arion Singing society. There were 62 arrests made in this one raid
 Organized 36 Years.
 The Arions have been singing as a body for 36 years and this is the first time their club rooms have been visit ed by police on a Sunday
 Gets $620 in Fees.
 It is said that Liquor Prosecutor Dickerman, whose enforcement of the excise laws by means of search war rants given to state police officers re- gently cause da controversy between Mayor Rice. the prosecutor. Senator Isbell and others, is said to be entitled to $620 fees for issuing yesterday s warrants, making $1 300 as the amount of his fees for three Sundays.
 Mayor Had Beer Invited.
 It was said today that Mayor Rice had been invited to the rooms of the Arion club, but was not able to be there yesterday as he was out of town His seS 3etaTy, H. M. Sedgwicl, had been asked by uae mayor to represent him. MT. Sedgwick says he had in tended to go, but was detained at home The raid was held about the time Mayor Rice would have been in the club rooms, it is said, had he fulfilled the engagement.
 Concert Had Been Planned.
 President Frederick Hyde says that a. concert had been planned for yester, day afternoon and from 400 to 800 per. sons would have been present had no the raid been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
OF FARMERS
 AGAINST FEMALE LABOR
Disapproved by British Financial Sec
 rotary of Treasury.

London, May 22, 5h5s D. Francis Vandyke Acland, financial secretary of the treasury, speaking in the house of commons on the agricultural situa- tion today, made a somewhat disturb ing statement. It was imperative, MT. Acland said. that farmers should drop their prejudice against the em- ployment of female labor. A break down in home supplies was avoidable only if the labor situation did not grow worse. The danger point of greatly decreased production already had been reached, and even as things were going it was now feared that England could not hope to maintain her production on last years level. If more men were swept into the army from the farms she could escape fam inc only by diverting to importation of foodstuffs in ships which are so urgently needed for the transport of munitions.
 And" MT. Acland concluded, i've are unable to say whether there will be ships to divert that way"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
DAUGHTER PANKHuRsT 1
 IS NOW IN MELBOURNE
Has Figured in a 'sNo conscription"
 Disturbance There.

Melbourne, Australia, May 22.-Adele Pankhurst, daughter of the English suffragette leader, has figured in an- other mo conscription" disturbance in Melbourne during which she and other anti -eonscription women speakers thrown by soldiers and others.
 The anti-conscriptionist held their demonstration on the banks of the Yarra river on a Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the socialist so- ciety, and the meeting attracted a crowd of about 5000 persons, includ- ing some 150 soldiers. The latter set up ter-denonstration after the meeting had adopted a resolution de- nouncing the crafty attempt of inter- ested individuals to foist conscription upon Australia, knowing it to be for the purpose of smashing down the working class organization and for the cheapening of labor.''
 The soldiers mounted an improvised platform about ten yards from where Miss PankhurSt was speaking, and a corporal of the Australian Expedition- ary Forces pleaded in strong language to the crowd to cease listening "to such rot as that woman over there is speaking" The corporal's speech was greeted with cheers by his comrades, and resolution in favor of conserip- tfon at the earliest possible moment was passed by the soldiers and their sympathizers.
 Later, when one of the socialist ora tors declared that "every man who went to fight was murderer" there was general rush for the anti-con- scription platform, which. with 8 speaker on it, was overturned and there was general riot during which stones were thrown and the anti-con- : scriptienists were driven from the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
FRIENDS OF RRANoIEs
 ARE MORE HOPEFUL
Judiciary Committee Has Agreed to
 Vote On It "Wednesday.

Washington, May 22.-Friends of Louis D. Brandies were more hopeful tonight than they have been for many weeks that his nomination to the su- preme court would be ordered favor ably reported to the senate by the ju- dietary committee next Wednesday, when the committee has agreed to the vote.
 Some democratic senators predicted thar the vote in the committee would be rine to eight for a report recom- !nending confirmation, counting on the absence of Senator Shields, who is in Tennessee. It was reported that the Tennessee senator, who has been re- garded as opposed to favorable action, would return by Wednesday. If he returns, the chances are that the nom nation will be reported without re- commendation and without prejudice. Eight republican senators on the com mittee will vote solidly against MT Erandies.
 Senator Culberson, chairman of the committee, made public today a letter from Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, urging confrma- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
TEXAS eUARDsMEN REFUSE
 TO TAKE MusTERINe OATH
f16 Protest Entering Federal Service
 Under Presidents Call.


 Washington. May 22.-Reports from General Funston that 116 members of the Texas National guard had refused to take the mastering oath and enter the federal service under the presi- dents call brought members of con gross from that state to the war de- partment today to find out what ac- tfon was in contemplation. They were told the matter had not yet reached Secretary Baker for consideration. Mr Bakers military advisors are prepar- ing recommendations for him. They appear to agree that the men are sub ject to court martial under the exist ing military law and it is known that some officers believe they should be tried and fined as a warning to na- tionaI guardsmen in general that they are undertaking a serious responsibil- ity in Joining the organization. The secretary himself has postponed a study of the law in the case until all the facts are before him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
ELIMINATION OF LIQUOR
 TRAFFIC A NATIONAL QUESTION
Southern Baptists So Decide in Final
 Session of Their Convention.

AsheviIle, N. C., May 22.-southern Baptists in final session of their con- ventioE here today adopted resolutions declaring the elimination of the liquor traffic is a national not state ques- tion, endorsing the movement for pro- hibition in the District of Columbia and denouncing child labor and sweat shops.
 An appeal was made to all Baptists to leave bequests for the church work. Several speakers told the convention that Methodists and Presbyterians leave more money to their churches than Baptists do
 "The Methodists may be a little off in the ideas on Jordan" said the Rev. J. B. Gambrill of Dallas, known to the delegates as Uncle Gideon" 'sbut they do better for their church when they die than do the Baptists.''
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
DEFENSE ID BE INSANITY
Counsel for Accused to Call Aenists to Combat Tess-
 mOny Offered in Prosecution
JURY SELECTED AND OPENING ADDRESS MADE

rosecution Contends That Waite Not Only Administered Deadly Disease Germs to His Wealthy Father-irnavv, John E. Peck of Grand Rapids, But Had Applied chloro form to His Nostrils Until He Died District Attorney swann in Opening Address to the Jury Declared the Prosecution Would Show That Waite Paid the Under taker 5000 to Use Arsenic in the Errbaning Fluid and Promised $15,Ooo When He Got Possession of His Father-in-Law's Estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
Mexico in Sad
 Economic Plight
MONETARY PROBLEM IS AL
 READY ACUTE
SHORTAGE OF FOOD
De Facto eovernment is Hampered by Labor Strike Extending Virtually Over All the Mexican Railway Lines Reports Will Reach State De- pertinent Today.

Washington, May 22.-The economic situation in Mexico is extremely grave, according to official advices to- day to the state department. With the monetary problem already acute, the food shortage in Mexico City and vicinity continuing without prospect of any immediate relief, and the la Dor strike extending over virtually all the Mexican railway lines, the de fac to government is pictures as facing a serious domestic plight.
 First hand reports as to the situa- ton in northern Mexico will reach the department tomorrow Consul fletcher from Chihuahua City is on his way to Washington, presumably bringing with him a synopsis of the reports of five other consuls recently ordered to the border to talk over con ditions with military officials there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
NOT MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT
 FOR PREPAREDNESS
eunday Manoeuvres of N. Y. City Guardsmen Results in sumnonses.

New York, May 22.-Declaring that the Hsilent sham battle'' staged Sunday by the New Fork city national guard at Sheepshead speedway violated the Sunday observance laws, the Kings County Sunday Observance association today began court proceedings in the Coney Island court against those di- recting the military tournament and obtained seven sunmonses agzinEt uf- icials and employees of the speedway proceed, 1t was said, aRAf1st AEa4ois General O'Ryan, head of the state mil ht1a. holding that has order banning The firing of guns during the eRni ition battle did uoe excuse him from blame. The association contended that the very presence of the militia at the bpeedway on Eunday was a clear vio- lation of the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
AGRICULTURAL REFRIGERATION
 BILL REPORTED IN SENATE
Carries $2s.eoo,ooo, Nearly s75opoo
 Less Than House Measure.

Washington, May 22.-The agricul- tural appropriation bill was reported by the senate committee today, car rying $28,900, ,00o, a reduction of near iy S750,000 from the total as passed by the house. The committee cut in half $2,500, 900 provided by the house for foot and mouth disease eradica- ton and eliminated $200, ,000 allowed for free distribution of seeds.
 If the bill passes as reported there will be fight in conference as the house always insists upon its free seeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23

The Mexican states of Hidalgo, Guanajuato and Zacatecas have sent $66, ,Oo0, 900 in gold to the National Treasury for exchange into the new national currency.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
TWO ANsoNIA STRIKERS HELD
 IN BONDS OF s1.soo EACH Charged With Intimidation, Assault and Breach Of the Peace.

warrant issued at the instance of Cor oner Eli Mix of New Haven county, Koopla Saul and his chum, Michael SehmotslSy were arrested tonight seharged with intimidation, assault and breafh of the peace, in connection with the fatal riot at the plant of the Ansonia Manufacturing company last week. They were held in bonds of $1,500 each and their cases were continued to Wednesday.
 The factory did not open today and there was no sign of disturbance in the strike zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
ITALIANS FALL BACK ]
 BEFORE AUSTRIANS
Great Offensive of Austrians in Southern TyroI
 Continues Unabated
OVER 24,OOO ITALIANS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED

Austrians Have Been Heavily Reinforced and Several Points Seem be Throwing Back the Italians Toward Their Own Country In the Region of Verdm Both the French and Germans Claim Successes for Their Arms at Various Points-British Operating Against Turks in Mesopotamia Are Drawing Nearer Kut-eLAmara, Where a Large Number of Their Officers and Men Are Held Captive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
REPUBLICAN SENATORS
 CONTINUE THEIR FILlsusTER
Against the Rivers and Harbors Ap.
 proprlation Bill.

Washington, May 22-f'ilibuster1ng against the rivers and harbors appro- priation bill continued in the senate today and tomorrow will mark the beginning of the third week the measure has been under consideration. Senator Kenyon, who with Senator Sherman is conducting the hIibusterd, insisted today upon roll calls on all amendments and there was prolonged discussion oyer eacvh.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
PROMINENT PRocREssIvEs
 TO ATTEND CONVENTION
Among Them Herbert Knox Smith
 and Joseph w. AIsep.

Chicago, May 22.-7undreds of the most prominent progressives in the country will attend the national con- vention of the party in Chicago begin ning June [, according to Secretary Oscar King Davis.
 Among those who have written to Secretary Davis that they will attend the gathering are: Herbert Knox Smith and Joseph ". Aisop of Con- nectfcut.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
HAWAIIAN voLvANo.
 MONT LoA, ERuPTIvE
Lava Is Flowing at the Rate of About
 a Mile an Hour.

Honolulu, May 22.-AFount Loa vol- cano, which was in eruption last week. has broken out again. A flood of lava which burst forth last night at an el- ovation of 1000 feet is flowing down the mountain side travelling southwest
 The flood of lava has divided, fol- lowing two channels. The glow illun- mates the entire landscape at night.
 Newspapers can be read by Its light many miles away,
 Tie course taken by the lava is thar followed by the last eruption nine years ago The sea is about fifty miles from the mountain in this direction ana there is little property of value ia between.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-23
HOME RULE FOR IRELAND,
 WITH ULSTER EXCLUDED
Influences Are Nov at Work Wi+h
 That OBfset.

London, May 22, T p. m-Aecording to the Evening Standard, influences are working for a settlement of the Irish question by granting home rule at the earliest possible moment, with cleen-cur exclusion of Ulster from tile operations of home rule. Tn tile in terinl. the newspaper says, the pr':ln- fer may propose a temporary govern ment of Ireland by an advisory board consisting of Irishmen belonging to both parties.