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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

Before Verdun the infantry has re-
mained inactive and only in the sec
tors to the northwest, embracing Hill
3O4 and the front from LIE Mort
Homme to Cumieres, has there been
heavy work by the artillery. Berlin
reports that unfavorable weather is
hindering infantry operations.
The Germans in the Lake NarOcz
and Ikskull bridgehead positions on
the Russian front have made attempts
to advance against the Russians af-
ter preparatory bOmbardments. In
each instance. according to Petrograd,
they were repulsed. Near Barano-
vichi the Russian infantry essayed an
attack on the Germans but was driven
back.
On the Austro-Italian line the usual
bombardments and infantry attacks at
various points continue. In Asiatic
Turkey, the Turks have delivered
powerful cOunter-attacks in the Cau-
casus region against important posi-
tions recently captured from them by
the Russians. Their attempts failed,
according to PetrOgrad.
Five additional vessels have met
with disaster as a result of mines or
submarines. The British steamers
Robert Adamson and Angus and the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
EVIDENCE RELATING TO
INCREASED PRICE OF GASOLINE
Is Being Considered Sy the Depart
ment of Justice.

Washington, April 13.-Evidence re-
lating to the rise in price of gasoline
is being condisered by the department
of justice, with a view, it is under
stood. co determining if prosecutions
can be brought under the law as it
stands or whether additional legisla-
ton will be required.
Attorney General Gregory declined
today to give the senate the Informal
tion sought in the Kenyon resolution
regarding the results of an investi-
CATION of the worgink of the supreme
corurt's Standard Oil decree on the
ground that to do so would be incom-
patibIe with the public interest. This
development and the temperance of
Charles 3. Morrison of Chicago. in
connection with the case, strengthen
ed the belief in some quarters that the
department had not finished its inves-
tigation and gave rise to the report
that department officials had request
ed Mr.. Morrison to look into the gaso-
line situation with a view to further
prosecutions. Mr.. Morrison Is
thoroughly familiar with the Standard
Oil litigation and aided the depart
ment in the prosecution of the disso-
luton suit.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
SECOND CONVICTION FOR
MURDER OF BARNET RAFF,
Frank Ferrara Drove Car Which Car
ried the Murderers.

New York, April ia verdict of
guilty of murder in the first degree
was returned by a jury late today
against Frank Ferrara for his share
in the Staying of Barnet Baff, the
poultry dealer who was killed by gun
men alleged to have been hired by
business rivals. Ferrara is the second
man to be convicted for the crime, and
two more remain to be tried. Giuseppe
Arfchiello was found guilty last week.
In confession which was introduced
in evidence Ferrara said he was the
driver Of the car which carried the
murderers to the scene Of the crime
He repudiated the confession on the
witness stand. The jury was out an
hour and a half. Ferrara was remand
ed to the Tombs for sentence April 20
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
BOY RAN A FAKE
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
Young Italian Charged With Duping
His Countrymen in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Conn, April 13.-Arma-
dillo. an 18-year old Italian, was TO-DAY
bound over to the next criminal term Of
the superior court after the finding of
probable cause on the charge of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses
on evidence which it is alleged indicat-
ed that the boy had been collecting
money from his countrymen on a fake
employment scheme. The boy prom
ised to obtain $3.50 a day positions
with the New Haven road for which he
charged so cents. Fifty cents was al
SO collected for the purchase of jump
ers. Jobs and jumpers did not mater
ialize. Later the boy was identified as
one who had found an envelope in
which were checks amounting to scv-
eral hundred dollars drawn on a local
bank. He claimed to have destroyed
the checks. but it is alleged that he
tried to cash some of them. Bond was
fixed at 5000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
GREAT BRITAIN TO PAY
CHICAGO MEAT PACKERS
For Careoes Seized Valued at Between
$15,00o,0oo and $20,0oo,0oo.

London, April 3.-7:27 p. m-Chand-
Ter P. Anderson, formerly counsellor
for the state department at Washing
ton and now representative of the
Chicago meat packers in the prize
court cases, involving cargoes valued
at between S15,00O,00O and $4,000, 900.
stated tonight that a } ttlement with
the British government had been agreed
upon and that the money would be
paid over tomorrow.
I wish," said Mr.. Anderson, ito
express my appreciation of the fairness
with which the negotiations with the
representatives of the British govern
ment have been conducted and the
friendly consideration with which I
and my clients have been treated"
Mr.. Anderson represents Armour
Swift, Hammond and Morris compa-
MES.
Lloyd Griscom, representing the
Schwarschild and Sulzberger company
also Joined in the settlement on the
same basis as Mr.. Anderson
Mr.. Anderson said the amount to be
paid by the British government would
be announced later.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

San Antonio. Texas. April 13.-From
Columbus, n. NJ, to points near the
Chihuahua-Durango state line. Ameri-
can troops increased their vigilance
today against attacks from any quar-
ter Word that Carranza had request
ed the opening of ne-Otiations looking
70 their withdrawal went up and down
the line of communications and for
ward to the camps of the detached
cavalry columns that have penetrated
the hills and mountains beyond Parral
IN their search for Francisco Villa
No Official communication went TO
them and Will not until the war de-
partment has communicated the news
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
THREE COLLECTIONS OF ART
TREASURES BRING $4,000. COO.
Renaissance Bronzes, Limoges EnameIs
and Italian MsjoIicas.

New York. April 13-Three more
collections OF art treasures gathered by
the late ]. PieTpOnt Morgan have been
sold by his son, J. Z. Morgan. it was
announced today to a firm of Fifth ave-
nue. art dealers for 100000 The
transaction included the Renaissance
bronzes, 200 pieces. the Limoges enam-
els. $50 pieces, and the Italian ma
joliCas, $50 pieces.
More than S15.0OO,OcO already has
been realized by sales from the Nor
gan collection, the bulk Of which still
is on view at the Metropolitan NIu-
scum Of Art It is reported in art
circles that the purchasers were act
ing not as agents but as spectators.
The collection of Renaissance
brunZes Is said TO be excellcd only by
the Spaldin- collection in the Victoria
and Albert museum in London. II took
the late Air. Morgan ten years to COM
plcte it The collections OF enauels
and majolicas are regarded as the
hnest in the world.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
CONGRESS WOULD OPPOSE
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOP
Until They Have Accomplished Cap
tUre of Villa.

Washington. April I3.-Tonight
ther" had been no opportunity for ,
canvass in CONGRESS-. but Il was evil
dent that. having una nimously ap-
proved by resolution the -ending ot
troo1G into Mexico for the capture OF
the Villa bandits. IL would sharply op-
pose their withdrawal without the ac-
coDDlishmour Of their object There
IS now. however, no Indication that
the administration has any such in
tention.
The president announced when the
troops were despatched that they were
sent with the single object OF cap
turing Villa and putting a stop to his
fOravs.
This can and will be DONE" the
president then declared, "in entirely
friendly aid 20 the constituted au-
thorities in Mexico and with scrupu-
Ious respect for the sovereignty Of that
republic"
There was no indication tonight
that the president had changed his
mind.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
WASHINGTON Is AWAITING
COMPLETE INFORMATION
Gen. Funston Empowered to Take Any
Steps He Believes Necessary.

Washington, April 13.-Complete in
formation regarding the losses to the
American troops or to the Mexicans
had not reached Washington tonight.
Secretary Baker informed President
Wilson that a brief despatch to the
war department said that according to
unofficial reports one American caVal-
ryman was killed and that the troop
ers used machine gun against the
MeXicanS.
Mr.. Baker announced later that he
had ordered General Funston to take
any steps that might be necessary to
prevent further trouble. When asked
whether this might mean the enforc-
ed use of Mexican railroads for the
movement of soldiers and supplies, he
said General Funston was on the
ground and would act as any emergen-
cy required. The secretary expressed
the hope, however, that the trouble at
Parral was purely local and did not
presage further difficulties.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
MExIcANs DIsARMED
BY UNITED STATES FORCES
ALONG the American Line of March In
Mexico.

Columbus, n. NJ, April 13-Mhny
Mexicans along the American line OF
march in Mexico have been disarmed
to arrivals at the border tonight.
General ]. ]. Pershing, it was said,
regarded thi sstep as necessary to the
protection of his command since he
has received information that mem
bers of Villas scattered followers are
lnfesting the route. Colonel Dublan
is being made the most important of
the long chain of bases in Mexico the
arrivals said. Some have dug cir
cular trenches. In them are conceal
ed machine gun batteries.
The Mexicans estimate Of the num-
Der of American troops in Mexico was
given as $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
INTERNED GERMANS IN
CANADA TO BE PUT TO WORK,
viii Be Paid Regular Wages In the
Fields of Manitoba,

Chicago, April 13.-SeveraI thous-
and interned Germans in Canada will
be put to work in the fields OF Man.
itoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta this
spring and will be paid the regular
wages of farm laborers, according to
W. w. Cory of Ottawa. Canadian dep
uty minister of the interior, who is
in Chicago today. A number of The
interned men have expressed a willing
ness to break camp monotony by 60
ing into the fields, Mr. Cory said and
it is believed many of them will take
homesteads after the war
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

British bark Inverlyon have been sunk
by submarines, while a Danish vessel
named Dorthea has been sunk by a
mine and the Dutch steamer Colombia
damaged by a mine.
A semi official despatch from Berlin
calculates the French losses up to the
present in the fighting around Yer
dun at 10000 officers and men. The
British losses in the fighting with the
Turks at Sannayyat April 9 are de-
clared officially to have been much be-
low 3000-the figure given in the Off
cial Turkish statement announcing the
defeat of the British column.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

and its wishes to General Funston.
but orders. it was learned. have been
sent from here to take all precautions
against attack by any ORGANIZATION
whether that Of Villa or not.
No Report from Gen. Pershing.
General Funston received no report
from General Pershing regarding the
Farrll incident and late today he
knew no more OF that development
than was contained in the report sent
forward by Consul Letcher from Chi
huahua and that given in press des-
patches from Washington. His i1for-
Continued on Page Ski
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
OF AMERICAN RED CROSS
Plans Have Been Made for a Nation
Wide Campaign.

New York, April 13.-william H.
Taft, chairman of the central COM
mittee of the American Red Cross, an
nounced today that plans have been
made to undertake a nation wide cam
paign to increase the membership of
he organization to million. The
movement will begin Immediately in
this city. It is expected that about
100000 members can be obtained in
Ne WORK and nearby cities in New
Jersey and Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
GERMAN ROYALTY
WILLING TO PAY TAXES
Although They Are Legally Exempt
From 50 Doing.

Berlin, April 1s.-(By wireess to
sayyiiie. )--Acoording to the Overseas
News Agency DR.. Kari Helfferich, the
secretary Of the treasury, made the
announcement IN the relchstag that
German princes and princesses of fed
er1al states had declared their readiness
20 participate in the same way as all
oitizefss in the payment OF war benefit
taxes, although no legal obligation ex-
lWtg for them to do 30.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
CREW DEMANDED
ASSURANCE OF SAFETY AT SEA
Delayed Sailing of Steamer Ryndam
of Holland American Line.

New York April 13.-IThe Holland
American Line steamship Ryndam,
which has been held in Rotterdam for
ten days over her announced sailing
date by reason of a strike of her crew,
will leace that port tomorrow for New
York, according to a cablegram re-
ceiVed by agents of the line here today.
The strike of the crew was brought
about by their demand that the Dutch
government assure their safety at sea,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
STOCKS DISTURBED BY
INTERNATIONAL SITUATION.
Mexican Issues Are the First to Yield
Before Latest Aspects.

viei5Iy, distnrbed tc',.,S ,,,.,,r- - ,s,-.s
aspects of the international situation
For the first time in several weeks
liquidation was seen in all parts Of
the list.
Mexican issues, particularly Mexican
Petroleum and American Smelling
were among the first to yield. those
stocks declining two to four points
before midday. Later the munitionss
group and similar speciaIties began to
lose ground
which assumed its former leadership
&C the most active stock. was among
the disconcerting features. Steel was
steadily pressed for sale, withstood the
early movement, but began to fall back
later
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
REVOLUTION IN CHINA
STIRRING UP JAPANESE,
Military Intervention by Japan is Con-
sidered improbable.

Toxic, Japan, April 13.-The revoIu-
ton in China is causing some dis
Quietude in Japan, where the opinion
is held that it will be difficult for Yuan
Shi Kai to retain the presidency. In
well informed. circles, both Japanese
and foreign, military intervention by
Japan is regarded as extremely i'm
probable unless the lives and interests
of Japanese subjects should be i'm
periled. Should intervention become
necessary, Japan presumably would act
on behalf of her allies on account of
the fact that they are occupied by the
European war.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
AN IMMEDIATE INCREASE
IN THE NAVY DEMANDED
IN Resolution Passed BY Navy League
of the United States.

Washington, April ia national
defense commission, a navy general
staff and an immediate increase in the
navy were demanded in resolutions
adopted here today at the final meet
ing of the annual convention of the
Navy League of the United States.
Officers of the league We're instructed
to urge congress to enact the neces-
Sary legislation.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant sec
retary of the navy, defended the navy
against criticism from those who. he
said weer trying to gain personal Or
political profit
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
WILLIAM n. ScoTT'S DEATH
DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Medical Examiner Declined TO Give
Reasons for Coroner'e Inquest.

Greenwich, Conn, April 1s.-The
investigation into the death of William
II. Scott at Cos Cob was dropped to-
day, It being disclosed by an autopsy
that death was due to natural causes
-abscess on the liver. Medical Ex-
aminer J. A. Clark had requested
Coroner Fhelan of Bridgeport to make
an investigation. He declined to make
public his reasons for asking the corr
oner to inqutFo,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
AMERICAN TROOPS more VIGILANT
ExpeditionaFy Forces in Mexico Are Taking Precau-
tiOns Against Attacks From Any Quarter
/ AMERICAN KILLED, 1 WOUNDED AT PARRAL

News That Carranza Has Practically Requested the With
drawal of American Troops Has Been Communicated to
the Various Detachments In Mexico-GeneraI Funston
Sends Scouts to Watch Movements of Mexican Troops to
Report Any Suspicious Manoeuvres-Untl Ordered to
Act Otherwise General Pershing VIII Continue Pursuit
of Villa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
LATE SENATOR ALDRIcH's
ESTATE ESTIMATED AT s5,es5, 900.
Value Disclosed in Application for Ex-
emption from Transfer Tax,

New York. April 13.-The estate of
the late United States Senator Nelson
w AldriCh Of Rhode Island, who died
April l6, 1915, was estimated here to-
day to be worth approximately s5,-
5000. Edward 3. Aldrich, a son. who
is executor OF the estate, disclosed
this information in a statement to the
surrogate in an application to have the
property in this state exempted from
the transfer tax The surrogate held,
however, that property to the amount
Of S61,25O, including a steam yacht
owned by Senator Aldrich and sold
here. was subject to taxation
he estimate OF the estate made by
Edward =. Aldrich was as follows:
Real estate in Rhode Island and Con-
ncCticut. s4ss.15O: bonds in CORPORA
tons, $500, PA; personal property. 49,
55i. cash on hand or in bank, 800, :
ls4: accounts receibavIe. S500.154 and
stocks in corporations, 1892, $50.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
COMMITTEE REPORT READY
ON CONTEMPT PROCEEDING:
Said to Recommend That U. S. At
torney Marshall be Cited for Trial.

Washington. April 13-The select
committee OF the house named to de-
term4ne whether the criticisms Of a
judiciary Subcommittee by Cn.trs
states Attorney Marshall OF New
York warrant iIstitutlng contempt Fro-
CeedinEs will report tomorrow. A re-
port said to recommend that Mr.
Marshall be cited for contempt was
signed today by all the five arubers
pf the committee. 1t is understood
that II contains no recOmIuen da. -ons
REGARDING the penalty if AIr. Marshall
should be found guilty. The commit
Zee declined to discuss their findings.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
Turks Exaegerate British Losses.

London, April 13, 7.01 p. m.-Lieu-
tenant General Sir Percy Lake. COM
mander of the British forces in Me-
sopotamia, states in a report re-
ceived here today that the number of
British troops killed or wounded in
the attack on the Turgish positions at
Sannayyat, April 9 was much below
the figure 5000 given in the Turkish
official statement of April IL.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
ALL-ALAsKA sWEEPsTAKES
RACE FOR DOGS
Siberian Wolf Dogs Which Won Last
Year Are in the Lead.

Nome, Alaska April 13-Leonard
Sepp5la, driving the team Of II ST.
berian wolf dogs, with which he won
last years race. was in the lead early
today IN the 412 mile aIl-Alaslxa
sweepstakes. having reached Candle,
zoo miles from Nome, and the point
where the racers turn back. The five
other drivers were somewhere along
the trail early today bound for Can
die, all closely punched.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
GERMANS PAUSE IN
FIGHT FOR VERDUN
Berlin Reports That UnfavOrabe Weather is Hinderng
Infantry Operations
ARTILLERY ACTIVE in SECTION AROUND HILL 3O4

Petrograd Reports Repuse of German Attempts to Advance
Near Lake Narocz and ksku-Russian Infantry Failed
in Attack Near Baranovichi-Usual Bombardments and
Infantry Attacks Are Going Along the Austro-alan
Front-Five Additional Vessels Have Met With Disaster
Result of Mines Submarines.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
TO INCORPORATE ACADEMY
OF ARTS AND LETTERS.
Bill Which Opponents Say Will Create
Fifty Immortals Passes House.

Washington, April 13.-The hard
fought bill Incorporating the Ameri-
can Academy of Arts and Letters, and
numbering President Wilson, Theodore
Roosevelt and forty-eigh others among
its charter members, was passed by
the house today and now goes to the
president for approval. Its opponents
charged its purpose was to create fifty
'immortals," while its supporters
maintain its sole object is to further
art and literature in America.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
MILLIONAIRE ENJOYS
Fifteen CENT MEAL
II. e. Endicott, Boston Shoe Manufac-
turer Has Luncheon With 700 En-
pIcyes

Boston, Mass, April 13.-H. B. En-
dicott of the firm of Endicott- johnson
company, shoe manufacturers, is now
in New York state visiting the large
factories OF his company, and ac-
Boston today he had q fifteen cent
luncheon with 700 of his workingmen
at the company restaurant in John
son City yesterday. There are sew
eral thousand employees in the fac
tories in Endicott and Johnson City,
and in the latter place the company
maintains a lunch counter where the
employees are given luncheons at re-
duced prices. Mr.. Endicott is ac-
companied by his son. H. W. Endi-
cOtt
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
BATTLESHlPS IN COLLISION
DURING MANOEUVRES.
Neither the Michigan Nor South Car
oIina Were Seriously Damaged.

Washington, April ia collision
Yesterday afternoon between the bat
ueships Michigan and South Carolina,
in which neither ship was seriously
damaged and no one hurt was re-
ported today b. Admiral Fletcher.
While the fleet was steaming north
from Guantanamo: Admiral F1etch-
er said, the two battleships Game in
contact during manoeucres. Both are
proceeding under their own steam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

LIoyds announced that the new Brit
ish steamship Senator has been sunk.
The crew is believed to have been
saved.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
FOUND BANK LOOT
IN FARMERS HOUSE
Sequel to Robbery of First National
Bank of Houston, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa. April 13.-Detectives
searching the house OF Thomas H
Talbot. a RusseltOn farmer. arrested
last night in connection with the rob-
berry Of the First National bank OF
Houston, Pa. last week, announced
today that they had recovered a large
part of the loot.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

President J. J. Stanley of the Cleve-
land Railway company, ignored doz-
en- demands OF street car employees and
sent them a counter proposal in which
he asked for an open shop where both
union and non-union employees work
under the sam conditions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
WOULD USE TENT
FOR FURNISHED ROOMS
Bridgeport Man Applied to Building
Commissioners for Permit.

bridgeport. Conn, April I3.-HicIys
Griffin of this city applied to the
building commissioners TO-DAY for PER
mission to erect a big tent on his
property on the Huntington Read. to
be used and rented out as flIrni he'd
rooms because Of the fire risk the
commissioners declined to act. and
Griffin will apply to the city council
on Monday evening next.
GTifIin's idea IS to build a big tent
on wooden floor supported by sufles
would be divided into about 4 doz-
en- rooms and rented to men during
the warm weather.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
Losses Of Livestock From Disease and
Exposure,

Washington. April IS.-Losses of
livestock from disease and exposure
during last year were moderately
smaller than the ten year average of
such losses, and the condition of ami
mails on April l, was slightly better
than average, the department of ag-
rIculture announced todaY,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14

An advance of 10 per cent. in the
wages of 500 operatives in Fitchburg
cotton yarn mills was announced.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-14
FRENCH LOSSES AT
VERDUN PLACED AT 10000
Killed and Wounded Officers and Men
as Computed in Berlin.

Berlin, April 13 (By Wireless to Say
ville).-The French losses in killed and
wounded in the fighting around Yer
dun, says the Overseas News agency,
are computed to have reached up to
the present time total of $780, 900 off,
GERS and men, or about four army
corps.