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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16

French troops have again made an
effective thrust in the Verdun region.
Striking at the German positions be-
tween the Meuse and Woevre rivers,
north Of Douaumont and north-north-
west of the fortress, along a front of
Rbout six miles, the French forced
back the soldiers of the German crown
prince for distance of almost two
miles More than 1900 prisoners and
numerous guns were taken from the
Germans, Paris announces.
In it's latest official communication
the German war Office admitted that
"advantages' had been obtained in
this region by the attackers.
Buzeu, an important railway center
northeast of Bucharest, and an excel
lent base from which to begin oper-
htions in Moldayia, has been captured
by the Austro-Germans. The retreat
Ing Rumaniaas and Russians are re-
ported to be burning villages behind
them. Four thousand additional
prisoners have been taken by Field
Marshal Won Mackensen's army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
VIGOROUS PROTEST AGAINST
ENsLAVEMENT OF BELGIANs
Voiced at Mass Meeting Held in New
York~Last Night.

New York. Dec 15.-Vigorous ex-
pressions OF indignation were voiced
at a mass meeting held here tonight to
protest sagainst the "enslavement Of
>Belgians" by the German government.
The deportation Of the Belgian popu-
late was condemned in letters read
from Theodore Roosevelt, Archbishop
Ireland, Joseph H. Choate and Bishop
Thomas OGorman of Sioux Falls
Equally forceful We're addresses deliv-
cred by Elihu Root, James NJ Beck
former assistant attorney general of
the United States, Alton B. Parker and
Rev. Thomas T. Manning, rector OF
Trinity church, who presided.
Resolutions were adopted urging the
government of the United States to
protest with all its force and earnest
ness against these outrages: to en-
phasize the detestation with which the
American people regard these abuses,
and to request the German govern
ment in the name of all neutrals to
cease it's policy of expatriation and
slavery" and pledging our utmost
support to the administration in what
ever way it may conclude to act.''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16

terfere anywhere with his campaign
against the fIarranza government.
This was officially announced late
today by a high representative of the
government here after Villas propos-
al had been forwarded to Washing
ton by telegraph.
Offers to Protect Foreigners.
Villa also offered to protect all for
eigners and their property from the
raids of irresponsible bandits. it was
Ialso stated. The proposal included
all Americans in Mexico, it was add
led.
Has 5000 Well Armed Men.
At the camp where Villa had left his
wounded in the Guerrero district, a
number of Carranza wounded were al
|so being treated by Villas surgeons
after they had promised to join the
Villa army, the Mexican's report to
government agents stated. Villa had
5000 well armed men and 5000 rifles
in reserve, the courier repsrted, and
also a numberof artillery pieces with
him and supply Of shells for these
pieces.
Anxious to Put Himself in Better
Light.
From sources here known to be
friendly to Villa it was learned today
that Villa was anxious to put himself
in better light with the United
States government and this was said to
account for the fact that no Ameri-
cans OF other foreigners other than
Chinese and Arabs were killed in Chi
huahua City during the five days Villa
was in control.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16

simultaneously with the taking of
Buzeu the Austro-German Danube
army and the Bulgarians have begun
an offensive in Dobrudja. The Rus
slams and Rumanians, Berlin states,
have evacuated their positions under
the pressure eXerted by the advance in
Great Wallachia.
British troops have taken the often
sive near Kut-el-Amara in Mesopota-
mia and Turkish positions on the right
bank of the Hal river, south of Kut-
iel-Amara, have been taken London an
nounces. At one point the British are
within one and one half miles of Kut-
el-Amara.
The Greek government has accepted
the demands of the entente allies con-
tanned in an ultimatum presented to
the Athens government Thursday, it is
reported unofficially. Greek troops
are to be withdrawn from Thessaly
and only certain number are to be
stationed in the Pe1oponnesus, it is
said.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
STRIKE VOTE OF NEW
HAVEN ROAD TELEGRAPHERS
Men Demand 10 Per Gent. Wage In
crease and Annual Vacation of IS
DAYS.

Boston, Dec ia strike vote of
800 telegraphers employed by the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad is in progress. according to
a statement made here tonight by E.
]. Manon of San Francisco. fifth vice
president of the Order of Railway Te-
legraphers, who is in charge of the
local situation. The result of the vote,
he said, would be announced within
ten days, probably at New York
The poll was ordered, Mr. Aanon
declared, because of the alleged re-
fusal of railway officials to deal with
a committee of telegraphers until the
Adamson bill has been passed upon by
the supreme court. The men demand
10 per cent. advance in wages and an
annual vacation of Is days.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
sUB-TREASURIES ARE
TO BE MAINTAINED
Representative Sisson Has Dropped
His Fight Against Them.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Danger of
the sub-treasuries in Boston, Chicago,
New Orleans, New York, st. Louis, San
Francisco, Cincinnati and Philadel-
phia being abolished apparently pass
ed today when Representative Sisson
Of Mississippi dropped his fight against
them in the house.
After succeeding in having appropri-
ations for the Boston and Chicago sub
treasureries stricken out of the legis-
lative appropriation bill and failing to
obtain the same action against Gin
cinnati and Philadelphia, he asked
that all sub-treasuries previously
stricken out be restored to the meas
ure by unanimous consent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
NEW YORK ART DEALERS BUY
PORTRAITS BY VAN DYKE
Five Famous Ones Are Said to be
Valued at $1,5oo,ooo.

New York, Dec 15.-FTve famous
portraits by Van Dyck. said to be val
led at $500, 900, have been purchased
fro mthe Earl Of Denbigh by firm of
New York art dealers and brought to
this city. it was announced tonight.
hall of the earl's estate at Newman
Paddock, Leicestersh1re, since Van
Dyck painted them. The portraits are
Of King Charles I. and his consort.
Queen Henrietta Maria; James Stuart.
Duke of Richmond and Lennox: the
Duchess of Richmond, daughter of the
Duke Of Buckingham and a woman
supposed to have been Lady Elizabeth
Fielding, daughter Of the first Earl of
Denbigh.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
GOVERNORS DISCUSS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROBLEMS
Gov. Mccall of Massachusetts Doesn't
Believe in Dual Control of Militia.

Washington, Dec 15.-The sessions
today were devoted to discussion of
state administrative problems, national
defense and peace. Governor Capper
Of Kansas, who made the only set
speech at the afternoon session, de-
clared the United States should be
the most prominent figure in an effort
to end the European war. His address
was applauded but was followed by
only brief discussion and no action was
taken on his suggestions.
Governor Mccall of Massachusetts
declared that in his opinion this coun-
try cannot have an effective dual con-
troll Of militia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
EXTRA SESSION SUGGESTED
FOR RAILROAD LEGISLATION
If Congress Fails % Find Time for 1t
Btirng This Session.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator New
lands chairman OF the senate inter-
tate commerce committee AMI Of the
Joint congressional committee inves-
tig4tii1g railroad problems, an
nounced in q statement tonight that fl
congress could not find time at this
session TO pass railroad bills suggest
ed by the president the subject should
be dealt with at an extra session Of
congress
The Nevada senator also stated that
the joint investigating committee had
determined to ask congress to extend
it's life until Jan. l, 191, to ask for
the retention on the committee of Rep
resentative Co1lop of Indiana, who
leaves congress March 4, and to seek
an Increase in the appropriation for
expenses from $24,0Ge to $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
BRYAN SENDS MESSAGE
TIC BRITISH PREMIER
Urging Him to Use His Influence for
Peace Negotiations.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 15-Wil,iam
I Bryan hare today, on his way to
Miami, Fla. stated that he had sent
this message to the British premier:
"As Hgierd OF the nations at war
as a Christian and a lover of human
ity, l respectfully but most earnestly
appeal to you to use your great inau-
ence to secure your governments con-
sent to negotiations. There is no dis
pute that must necessarily be settled
by force. All international disputes
are capable Of adjustment by peaceful
means. Every guarantee that can
possibly be secured by war can be
stated as a condition precedent to
peace. Do not, I pray you, by refusing
an exchange of views, assume res oor-
sibility for a continuation of the un-
speakable horrors of this unparalleled
conflict. Your decision may mean life
Or death to Millions
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
STOLE $4,000 WORTH FROM
REMINGTON ARMS co.
Wright Brothers Have Pleaded Guilty
TO Theft of Aluminium Wire.

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 15.-Joseph
G. Wright and Nathaniel p. Wright,
brothers, pleaded guilty in the su-
perior court here this afternoon to
thefe of nearly $4,000 worth of alumni
mum wire from the Remington Arms
Union Metallic Cartridge company,
where Nathaniel was employed as
storekeeper. Each was sentenced to
six months in Jail. The brothers are
members of prominent family and
Joseph had been a leader in local poll
tics. Judge Burpee, in passing SEN
tence. said the case was one that ap-
pealed strongly to his sympathies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16

last of a series of additional smashes
that carried the market just four cents
bushel still lower. Stock market
weakness and reports that leasing neu-
trails, especially the United States,
were giving indications of readiness to
assist in a stoppage of the war tended
materially to keep the wheat market
headed most of the time for lower and
lower levels.
Estimates from Washington that the
1916 yield of wheat in the United
States was 100000 bushels more
than was generally supposed did a
good deal to discourage bulls still fur
ther in the latter part of the session.
Fluctuations, nevertheless, continued
to depend in the main on the chances
of peace and there was tumultuous
close with May at 154 to 155 IL and
July at 131 "a to 1872 IL OF 10 IA
to IL SIS cents loss as compared with
"a hours before.
Broke Eight Cents IN Portland.
Portland. Ore. Dec. 15.-Wheat
broke from to 10 cents a bushel to-
day as result of peace reports Flour
dropped. today on the retail market
from $3.50 to s9.40 per baHc.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
DAVID cAPLAN FOUND
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
At Second Trial for Completely in Los
Angeles Times Explosion.

Los Angeles, Calf. Dec 15-David
Caplan was found guilty of man
slaughter today at his second trial for
completely in the Los Angeles Times
explosion October 1, 1910, when twen-
ty men were klled.)
from one to ten years. Caplan will
appear in court Monday to receive
sentence. At that time, his attorneys
announced, motion would be filed
for new trial.
Ian was the fourth man brought to
trial in the case. Twenty indictments
charging murder were returned against
eight persons but the names of only
the fourth arrested were made known.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
SELECTING JURY FOR
FAIR MURDER TRIAL
Woman's Husband One of the Two
Men Accused of Darien Crime.

Bridgeport. Conn.,. Dec. 15.-Ten
jurors had been selected today when
the superior court adjourned the trial
until Monday next of William f. Fair
and Jack Deveraux, both of Darien.
charged with manslaughter in the
killing Of Fairs wife in that town
some time in 1914. A panel of 35 tales
men had been exhausted and another
will be summoned fol' Monday. Admit
ted impressions through the reading of
newspaper stories caused a majority of
the talesmen to be excused.
The nude body IF a woman was
found in a clump of woods In Darien
in August, 1914. The state alleges that
it was the body of Mrs. Fair; that she
was killed by her husband, and that
Deveraux, who is % years old, assist
ed. The defense promises to be an
assertion that the body was not that
of Mrs. Fair, but Of some other woman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
FORMER 3. & M. RECEIVER
FILES PETITION OF INQUIRY
Whether to Pay Dividend on Stock Of
Connecticut River Railway.

Boston, Dec. 15.--James H :4ustis,
former receiver of the Boston and
Maine railroad, filed a petition in the
federal court today inquiriras whether
he ought to pay a ) per cent. dividend
Jan. l on the outstanding stock of the
Connecticut River railway. one of the
leased lines of the Boston and Maine.
The receiver informed the court that
a demand had been made upon him for
the payment of the dividend a S guar
anteed by the terms of the lease, but
that owing to the receivership he was
in doubt what, action tc, take
A dat efor a hearing on the petit
ton will be set later.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION
OF PAPER IBPRACTIcABLE {
Is Claim of Publishers of the Countrys
larger DaiIies.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Publishers of
the country's largest dailies, it was in
dicated after a day of conferences
here today, will oppose as impractical
hle a proposal that the federal trade
commission undertake supervision of
the distribution of American and Cam
adian made news print paper avail
able in the United States. A publish
er's committee will meet committees of
manufacturers and jobbers and the
federal rtade commission torommor to
consider an apportionment plan, sug-
gested by the manufacturers.
Distribution under the federal trade
commission, some of the publishers of
big newspapers insisted today, not
only would be illegal, but would not
solve the two most important problems
facing newspaper owners-high prices
and an alleged shortage of paper
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
10000, 900 OMNIBUS
PUBLIC BUILDING BILL
Reintrodueed in the House in an
Amended Form by Chairman Clark

Washington, Dec. 15.-The $50, ,9O0,-
700 omnibus public building bill which
JAILED at the last session, was reintro-
auced in the house in revised form to-
lay by Chairman Clark, of the build
lngs committee. Under 1t no postoffice
buildings would be authorized hereaf-
ter at places where postal receipts are
less than $4,000 annually. 1t carries
virtually the same authorizations for
buildings in Chicago, Boston and other
cities as were included in the original
measure, but the total shows a slight
increase. Advocates of the bill ex-
Dect to press it for passage after the
holidays
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT MOTHER
WHILE CLEANING REVOLVER
Bullet Pierced Abdomen of Mira. M.
kshlenbeok Of Walnut Grove.

Milford, Conn, Dec, d5.--while clean
ing a revolver at his home at Walnut
Beach today, Charles Kehienbeck, aged
e1, accidentally shot his Rother,. Mrs
M. Kehlenbeck. The bullet pier sd the
Rbdomen. She was taken to Il Bridge
port hospital where 1t was said that
khe had a chance Of recovery,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
STUDENTS TO RID NEW
YORK STREETS OF SNOW
Two Thousand Are to Receive Requ-
lar Wage of 80 Cents an Holr.

New York, Dec. Is. Two thous-
and students of the College of the
City of New York will help rid New
York streets of the snow which fell
today, their services having been of
fered by President Mezes of the col
lege and accepted by Commissioner
Fetherston. The students were in
structed to report to the street clean
ing stations nearest their homes They
will receive the regular wage of 80
cents an hour.
There is a dearth of snow shovelers
in New York this year because Of the
scarcity of labor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
DECISION ARRIVED AT BY
PRESIDENT WILSON
is TO BE CABLED TO-DAY
Cabinet Was in Session Thres Hours
Yesterday-Definite Indication of At
titude of Entente Will be Disclosed
in Speach by Lloyd George Next
Tuesday.

Washington, Dec. Is. - President
Wilson has decided that the notes of
the central powers proposing a discus
sion of peace to the entente allies will
be sent forward by the American gov
eminent, acting as Intermediary. with
out any accompanying mediation offer
of its own. He has not determined
whether any action in behalf of peace
will be taken later by the United
States on its own account, bu. is hold
ing himself in readiness to serve in
any way possible toward bringing the
warning nations together.
Prolonged Cabinet Meeting.
The coursseto be pursued was made
known tonight after the president had
conferred with Secretary Lansing and
after prolonged cabinet meeting. 1t
was stated that the delay in forward
ing the notes to the entente capitals
was due to the fact that the messages
received from Germany, Austria Hun
gary and Turkey, identical in sub
stance, differed slightly in plraseology
as a result of different TRANSACTIONS.
They probably will be put on the ca
bles tomorrow.
Note from Turkey Yesterday.
Since the first note arrived, the one
from Germany, the president and his
closest advisors have been absorbed in
study of the situation created. The
Austrian note followed, and the one
| from Turkey came late today, too late
| to be translated for the cabinet meet
| ing Those from Germany and Aus
| tria, have been gone over carefully by
| the president and Secretary Lansing
| to make. certain of their meaning and
| SO that they may be sure to represent
| properly the intent of the central pow
| ers.
Definite indication Of the attitude Of
| the entente allies is expected fn the
| speech of David Lloyd George, the
| British prime minister, next Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
FRENCH ADVANCE
IN VERDUN REGION
Forced Back the Soldiers of the German Crown
Prince Distance of Almost Two Miles
$500 PRISONERS AND NUMEROUS GUNS TAKEN

Struck the German Positions Between the Meue and Woevre
Rivers Along Front of About Six Mles-Buzeu an Inn
portant Railway Center Northeast of Bucharest Has
Been Captured by the Austro- -Germans-Teutons and
Bulgarians Have Begun Offensive in Dobrudja ja-In
Aggressive Move in Mesopotamia the British Have
Arrived Within One and OneHalf Miles of Kut-eA Amara
Greece Has Granted Demands of Entente Allies to
Withdraw Troops From Thessaly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
THREE YOUNG MEN HELD
FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER
Charged With Killing a Bridgeport
Grocer During HoIduP.

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. 15.--A grand
Jury here this afternoon found true
bills of murder in the first degree
Against Edward Slattery, John Cava-
them with, the killing Of Nathan Garon,
grocer, during an attempt to hold
UP and rob the store. All three are
young men, under 2E years of"ase.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
RUSSIAN DUMA TURNS
DOWN PEACE PROPOSAL 8
Vote Taken After Spirited Speech by
Minister Of Forejan Affairs,

London, Dec. i5, 1888 .. ma des-
Mom Petrograd says:
The durna has unanimously passed
, resolution against the acceptance of
the German peace proposals after a
spirited speech by the minister OF for
eIgp affairs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
OBITUARY..
George Baisden.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 15.-George
Baisden, former deputy warden at the
Connecticut state prison, died at mis-
home, No. 80 Barker street, this city,
today, after year of i'll health. He
was born in Cromwell April 80, 1912,
and became connected with the prison
Dec, IA, 1874. He resigned Nov. 1,
1911, and had since received a pension
of $500 year from the state. He
leaves a. wife.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
Offer
Comes From Villa
ANXIOUS TO RIGHT HIMSELF
WITH U. S. GOVERNMENT
MESSAGE BY COURIER
Promises to Refrain From Further
Destruction of Foreign Life and
Property in Mcxicoif U. S. Will Re-
frain From Interfering With His
Campaign Against Carranza.

Ell Paso. Texas, Dec. ia Mexi-
can courier reached the border today
from Francisco Villas camp at Creel,
fifty miles west of Nrinaca IL the Guer-
rero district of Chihuahua, with pro-
posals for the United States govern
ment that Villa would refrain from
he further destruction of foreign life
and property in Mexico on condition
that the United States would not in
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
NOMINATIONS MADE
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
w. M. Daniels Reappointed to inter
state Commerce Commission.

, Washington, Dec. 15.-winthrop 81.
Daniels of New jersey was nominated
by President Wilson today to succeed
himself as member of the interstate
commerce commission
Brigadier General John J. Pershing,
commanding the American expedition
ary forces in Mexico, was nominated to
be a major general
The following colonies Were nomi-
mated for promotion to be brigadier
generals:
sEben Swift, Francis NJ. French, Ed
win Std. Greble and Charles G. Treat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
Movements Of steamships,

Klrkwall, Dec. 14.-Arrived, steamer
Frederik VIII, New York for Copen-
hagen.
Glasgow, Dec. 14-Tuscania, New
York. Sailed, 8th, steamer Cameronia,
New York.
Gothenberg, Dec. 15.-Saiied, steam
er Stockholm, New York
Bergen. Dec. 13.-Saiied, steamer
Kristianiafjord, New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
PRICES FELL IL 1-2 CENTS A
RUSHEL IN CHICAGO
IN SERIES OF sMAsHEs
Fell Four Cents eushel Just Before
the Market cIosed-Indication of
Negotiations to End the War is Civ
en- as Principal Reason for Break in
Prices.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-1n a frantic stam-
pede today, wheat prices were tram
pied down I3 Is cents a bushel. The
prime reason for the break was a Ger
man official suggestion of limited but
universal disarmament.
Initial downturns in wheat values
although sensational. did not exceed
is cents a bushel, whereas the final
few minutes of business witnessed the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
10 Proposed Because of Scarcity and
Increasing Cost of Print Paper.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The Senate to-
day adopted a resolution by Senator
Kenyon of Iowa, directing the commit
city and increasing cost of print pa
per, to investigate the subject and to
recommend what government publica-
tions might be temporarily suspended
and what economies might be practiced
In the various government departments
In the interest Of conservation of pa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
Norwich Any Crc
Cabled Paragraphs
David Lloyd George Improvina.

London, Dec. 15, 6.16 p. m.-An off,
cial communication issued this evening
concerning the condition of David
Lloyd George. the British prime min
lister, says:
The premier's condition is improv-
ing, but he is not yet receiving visi-
tors. The chief of the imperial general
staff, however. spent some time with
him this afternoon transacting urgent
business"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
THREE DEMURRERS OF
NAVY LEAGUE SUSTAINED
Against Henry Ford in the $1oo, 1000 liz
bel Suit,

Washington. nee 15.-Three of the
demurrers which the Navy League en-
tered to Henry F'ord's defense in the
500, 1000 libel suit the league has
brought against him on the basis of
his published advertisements attack
ing military preparedness, were sus-
tanned today in the local supreme
court and the case will go to trial
later on its merits
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-16
FLOUR PRICES DEMoRALIZED
BY THE BREAK IN WHEAT
Decline of So Barrel From Recent
Hiqh Point in New York,

New York, Dec 15.-F1our prices
were demoralized by the break IN
wheat today and dropped almost fifty
cents barrel with spring patents
quoted at $S a barrel This is 81 a
barrel decline from the recent high
point.