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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

While full details of the capture of Ezerum, Turkish Armenia, are still lacking, semi-official advices from Pe- trograd are to the effect that most of the Turkish garrison made their es- cape. Thousands of Armenians are declared to have been massacred by Kurds before the evacuation.
 There has been considerable artil- lery activity around the positions taken by the Germans recently from the British in the vicinity of Ypres and several attempts by the British to recapture their lost ground by in fantry attacks. Berlin says the at taclzs were repulsed with heavy cas-
 ualties. With the exception of a French assault against the Germans south of the Somme which Berlin al so declares was put down, the artillery on both sides has been the sole in- strument of warfare along the French front. The Austrians and Italians at various points are still engaged in ar tfllery duels and here and there in fantry manueuvers, but no notable victories have been won by either side Vienna reports less activity on the part of the Italian guns than usual.
 In Albania the Austro-Hung ngarians, reinforced by Albanians, presumably irregulars, have occupied Kavaya, which lies eight miles southwest of DuraZzo and three miles from the Adriatic Sea. By the capture of this town it would seem that the Teutons nearly have DuraZzo surrounded. The gendarmeS of Fsssad Pasha, provision al governor O. Albania, who defended Kavaya, made their escape from the town and put out into the Adriatic on a ship.
 Essad Pasha has been deprived of his rank and removed from the Turk ish army list for having taken up s1a head of the provisional government Of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
ALLEGED PLOT
 TO SMUGGLE RUBBER
Heinrich Bschmann, Swiss, and Mrs.
 Elsie Schroeder of Berlin Indicted

New York, Feb. 1S.-Another alleged plot to smuggle rubber from the United States to Germany was reveal ed here today when the federal grand jury returned indictments against Heinrich Bachmann, a Swiss, and Mrs. Elsie Schroeder, of Berlin.
 According to Assistant United States Attorney Content. the plan adopted was similar to that attempted in a previous case, in which four men and a woman were convicted and fined In each case the actual smuggling was to be done through shipping the rubber as the woman's personal baggage in order to evade the law requiring mer- chandise to appear on the ships mani fest.
 Bachmann and Mrs. Schroeder ar- rived here on Jan. 29. Bachmann, it is alleged, then purchased $50 pounds of crude rubber and forty-two dozen pairs of rubber gloves. The rubber was packed in four trunks and Mrs. Schroeder booked passage for Chris tiania on the Oscar H., which sailed yesterday. Customs inspectors held up the trunks and refused to permit Mrs. Schroeder or Bachmann to sail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
DENIED WARRANT FOR
 TRANSFER OF EASTLAND CASE
Ruling by Judge c. W. Sessions in
 District Court at Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 1S.-Judge c. w. Sessions, in district court today denied the. application of the govern ment for a warrant of removal in the Eastland case. His decision means that the six Michigan men indicted in connection with the Eastland disaster will not have to go to Chicago for trial and are freed as far ts the case in federal court is concerned The de- fendants here are William H. Hull, St. Joseph, president of the Chicago and St Joseph Steamship company. George T. Arnold, St. Ignace, mana ger of the company; Harry Pederson and Joseph Erickson, of Beilan liar bor captain and chief engineer of the EastIand; Robert Reid and Charles c. EckIiff, of Grand Haven, federal in- spector.
 The EastIand disaster occurred July A last More than 500 persons. many of them women and children, perished when the vessel tipped at its dock at a time when more than 2,000 excur- sionists were on board bound for picnic
 In denying the application for re- moval, Judge Session emphatically stated that the government failed to make out a case against the six de- fendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
COMPARISON OF STRENGTH
 OF VARIOUS NAVIES,
British Twice as Strong as Combined
 Fleets of Germany and Austria.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The British navy today is approximately twice as strong as the combined fleets of Ger many and Austria, while the Teutonic combination has just about double the sea fighting force of the United States. according to information in the pose session of the navy department. The facts were di closed to the house naval committee today by Captain Josiah Mckean of the staff of the chief of op- cautions.
 Captain McKean also said the French navy was from 15 to 25 per cent stronger than the American. He ex- plained that these were rough esti- mates and that charts showing the specific relations of the various navles would be submitted later by Rear Ad- miral Benson, the chief of operations
 So far as is definitely known, the captain told the committee the Jap anese building programme adopted several years ago, which will not be complied for several years to come, provides for a modern fleet of eight dreadnoughts and eight battle chuis- CTS. It was possible, he added, that additional building was iri progress as all nations but the United States had secret building policies. On the strength of the known programrNr, however. Captain McKean said, Japan would have but sixteen capital ships when lile seventeen AIner1can dread noughts were built, building or author ized. were commissioned.
 The witness disagreed with Rear Admiral Grant chief of submarines, who preceded him, as to the advisa- bility of abandoning the present small CT submarine types in favor of 500 ton boats. He believed thirty of the larger boats should be built and at tached to the fleets but that small sub marines should operate from shore bases and should at frequent intervals along the coasts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

tutional by the United States supreme court because in effect it dismran- chised the negro population of the state.
 Partisan Feeling Caused Disorder.
 Partisan feeling over the new meas ure finally eliminated in disorder pre- cipitated by charges of corruption and the passing of the lie between mem bers, during which ink bottles and paper weights were used as weapons. A serious affray seemed inevitable as democrats massed and advanced tow ard the republicans and socialists.
 Man Knocked SenseIess.
 Arthur H. Geissler, chairman of the republican state central committee, was knocked down and rendered un- conscious by Representative LoriSe Bryant of Big Heart, Osage county. The proposed law is the product of a democratic caucus. It had passed the senate and was up for final passage in the house late today with republican and socialist members offering vigOr- ous opposition. GeissIer was on the floor through the courtesy of a visit or's permit issued him as republican state chairman.
 Representative Paul Nesbitt, demo- crat, of Pittsburgh county had voted in favor of the proposed law, and as he announced his vote Representative Sans, republican, taunted NeSbitt with being unfair to republicans. Nes- bitt replied that he was raised in a section where the republicans had oVer-ridden him with corrupt practices and that he had no desire to be fair to republicans.
 They probably took you for the crook that you are" shouted Sans.
 If you make that charge, you are a liar" NeSbitt replied.
 Sans arose in his seat and assuming an attitude of defense shouted toward the democratic side of the house:
 Come On!''
 Ink Bottles and Paper Weights Thrown
 In an instant every democrat and republican member was on his feet. Ink bottles and paper weights were thrown back and forth. The democratic mem bers advanced through the aisles tow ard the republican members. Speaker A. c. McCrorey left the chair and rushed out of the legislative halls. The republican cOmbatants and after few volleys of inkwells, paper weights and books, the melee ended.
 Representative Hensley, democrat went to the side line" and was en- gagged in conversation with Geissler, When Hensley walked away Bryant stepped up to GeisSIer and demanded:
 What right have you to be talking to a representative on the floor of the house?"
  is your name?"
 Knocked to the Floor.
 Whereupon Bryant hit Geissler in the face, according to witnesses, knocking him to the floor, and render ing him insensible for several minutes Bryant became lost in the crowd that rushed around Geissler. No further disturbances occurred
 President Wilson recently pardoned two Oklahoma election officials con victed for enforcing the grandfather test"
 Two others are now on trial in fed era1 court at Guthrie.
 Bill Passed the House.
 The election bill passed the house 53 to 34 It is expected to be approved by Governor Williams.
 The registration section of the bill was being voted on when the disorder occurred. This also passed the house 50 to 34. No ballot was taken on the emergency clause.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION
 TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Was Attended Last Night by Nearly
 5000 Persons.

Washington, Feb. 1S-The annual White House reception to members of the senate and house was attended to- night by nearly 5000 persons. Speak CT Clark of the house and Senator Clarke, president pro tempore of the senate led the line of those received by the president and Mrs. Wilson. Only one more White House function re- mains on the seasons formal social programme, which will be brought to a close March with a reception in honor of army and navy officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Ansonia, Conn, Feb. 1S.-Joseph Grohol, youth just out of high school, who speaks seven languages passa bly, well, holds the balance of power to- night in the strike situation here, Where over 4,000 persons are idle as the result of strike of 2,50O en- ployes of various mills of the Ameri- can Brass company. Grohol was able to weld men of eleven nationalities to- gether, and he was made chairman of a committee which will officially pre- sent demands to company officials at a meeting tomorrow afternoon.
 GrohOl is not an employe of the con- cern. He addressed a mass meeting Of the strikers tonight and impressed upon them the necessity of peace and calm at late hour and the force of ninety extra policemen had nothing to do. The manufacturers, during the day, fearing possible violence, appeal ed to Governor Holcomb for state troops, but the governor decided that the situation did not warrant such action at present.
 Brought Order Out of Chaos.
 The bringing of order out of chaos, and the assumption of leadership by the youth, came about in a dramatic manner. Grohol owns a hall which the strikers desired to rent for a meeting He gave permission on condition that I4iCIo De HO OlSOTuer. The meeting was held and the hall was filled to oVerflowing with men of many nation alities. An unidentified man, who it is said claimed to be an organize rof the Industrial Workers of the World, be- gan to address the crowd. Many did not understand him, and soon there was babel of tongues and much con- fusion.
 Threw Speaker From Platform.
 Grohol at this point mounted the platform and ordered the speaker to leave the hall. Failing 10 do so. Grohol threw him from the platform and he
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
N. H. R. R. APPEAL TO
 RETAIN STEAMSHIP LINES
Method Disclosed Whereby Road Could
 Outdo Independent Lines.

New York, Feb. 18.-If the govern ment ordered the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad company to get rid of it's steamship lines, the railroad would probably provide such an adequate rail service for freight that independent water lines could not successfully compete, in the opinion of J. HI. Gardner, vice presi- dent of the New England Steamship company, Q, New Haven subsidiary MT. Gardner was a witness at a hearing began here today before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Judson c. Cleents, on the New Haven's app1fca- tion to retain control of its steamship lines under the Panama Canal act.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
YOUTH SUBDUES ANS ONlA STRIKERS.
Joseph GrodoI, Just Out of High School, Now Holds
 Balance of Power
THREW |. w. W. ORGANIZER FROM PLATFORM

Speaking in Several Different Languages GrodoI Told the Men That Order Must be Preserved and Suggested That Committee be Named to Have Full Charge of the Dis Pute-His Remarks Met With Instant Favor and GrodoI Found Himself Master of the Situation Although Not an Empoye, the Young Man Was Made Chairman of the Committee Which Will Present Demands to the Ameri- can Brass Company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
SWEDISH SUBJECTS NOT TO
 TRAVEL ON ARMED SHIPS.
In Consequence of Intention of leu
 tons to Sink Such Ships.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Sweden has informally advised the state depart ment in consequence of the announced intention of Germany and Austria to sink armed merchantmen without warning after February 29, it will mo- tify it's nationals not to travel on such ships.
 It was explained at the legation of Sweden here that there would be no general warning but that all Swedish consuls and legations throughout the world have been instructed to warn their subjects whenever it was known that they contemplated taking pass age on armed ships of the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
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Maurice Visnaux, 5iIIiardist, Dead.
 New York, Feb. 18.-Maurice Wig naux, French billiardist of interna- t1onal reputation, died Thursday at Monte Carlo, according to a cable message received here today. He had been virtually an invalid ten years. He was born in 1S46,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
RIGHT OF MERCHANT
 SHIPS TO CARRY ARMAMENT
American Diplomats Abroad Notified
 United States Sanctions It.

Washington, Feb. -S.-An American diplomatic and consular officials abroad have been notified in a corcu- lar communication fro the state de- partment that the position of the Unit ed States is that merchant ships have a right to carry defensive armament
 This move which became known to- day, is the first formal announcement that the United States does not accept as legal the announced intention of Germany and Austria to sink armed merchant ships without warning after February 29 as coming within interna- tional law
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
 OF NEW HAVEN ROAD
For the First Time in Two Years Net
 Income Shows a Surplus.

Boston, Feb. 1S.-Gains in all de- partments are shown in the report of the New York, New Haven and Hart Ford railroad for the last quarter of 1915 filGd with the Massachusetts, pub lie service commission today. For the first time in two years net income shows a surplus. This amounts to S1,210.S21. as compared with a deficit of S272, 675 in the last quarter of 1914
 The gross operating revenue was 1S,977.741, of which S9.529 0TO was from freight and $7.S02,5 from pass enger earnings. The revenue for the same period year ago was $15,, ,7SO,- 372
 The total operating expense was SIP 56S.744 compared with S11,367.677 in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
EXPLOSION IN PIcRIc ACID
 PLANT AT SYRACUSE
Four Persons Killed and at Least .
 Dozen Others Injured.

Syracuse, N. Y, Feb. 1S.-Four per sons were killed, at least a dozen oth- CTS injured, some seriously, and heavy property damage was caused by an explosion tonight in the Split Rock plant of the Semet- -Solvay company
 The plant which was developed since the outbreak of the European war. is one of the largest in the coun- try engaged in the manufacture of picric acid, which is used in explo- sives and synthetic dyes. It has been heavily guarded day and night The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
FORECLOSURE OF A
 ssoo,oOo MORTGAGE
On Draycott Mills in New Hartford
 Ordered First Monday in April.

Winsted, Conn, Feb. 1S.-Foreclosure of the $300,000 mortgage before the first Monday in April on the property of the Draycott mills in New Hartford, Canton and Barkhamsted was ordered today in the superior court by Judge Curtis. The International Cotton Mills company holds the mortgage.
 Judge Curtis also appointed A. w Mitchell of Woodbury as received of the Connecticut Mills Supply company at Woodbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
PACIFIC MAIL REScINDS
 SALE OF STEAMSHIPS.
Will Hold Intact the Only Fleet of
 American Owned Vessels on acfffc.

New York, Feb. 1S.-StockhoIders of the Pacific Mail Steamship company at a special meeting here today unani- mously approved the action of the board of directors in resembling the sale of the steamships. Peru, City of Para, Newport, Aztec, San Juan San Jose and Pennsylvania to w. R. Grace and company and associates The ef- fleet of the action will be to hold intact the only fleet of American-owned yes sells now available for service on the Pacific
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
HEARING ON HEATING
 CHILD LABOR BILL, Organizations Working in Behalf of Children Before Senate Committee,

Washington, Feb. 18-Organizations working for child labor legislation were given a hearing today by the senate committee considering the Owen-Keat- ing child labor bill, already passed by the house. Representatives of south ern State child labor committees and others answered testimony given dur ing the past few days by southern mill owneTs who oppose the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GYMNASIUM OF DETROIT
 UNIVERSITY BURNED. Few Persons Were in the Building All Escanad Safely

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 18.-The gym nasium building of the Detroit Uni vers1ty school here was destroyed by fire originating in cloak room to. day. Members of two basketball teams about to start game, and a few pu- pills who board at the school were the only persons in the building and all escaped safely. The mid-winter va cation period which began a few days ago had taken most of the students to their homes. The loss is $10O,OoO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
TO MOBILIZE HOSPITAL
 EMERGENCY SUPPLIES
Col. J. R. Kean of Medical Corps De-
 tailed by War Department.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-CoIonel lief ferson Randolph Kean, of the medical corps. today was detailed temporari1v by the ware department to cooperate with the American Red Cross in or ganizing field, hospital and supply re- of emergency. An effort will be made sources for quick mobilization in case to pass through congress a bill an- thorizing the permanent detail of an officer for such work
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
COPPER COMPANIES EARN MORE THAN $11,ooo. 900
Quarterly Reports of Utah, Chino and
 Ray Copper Companies.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb. 1s- Net earnings of more than S11 GOO. GOO for the last three months of 1915 tre shown by the quasterly reports of the Utah Copper company, the Chino Cop per company and the Ray Consoii- dated Copper company, issued here to- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
TEN TONS OF SMOKED
 HERRING CONDEMNED
Because Fish Were Not Kept in Wire Nets for 24 Hours

Gloucester, Mass, Feb. 1S-Ten tons Grand Hanan, N. B., were condemned today by the federal authorities act ing under the pure food law The government contended that the fish were not kept in wire nets for the re. Quired period of 24 hours
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
BRITISH UNABLE TO
 RECOVER TRENCHES
Berlin Reports RepuIse of Several Infantry Attacks
 With Heavy Casualties
AusTRO-H O-HUNGARIANs 3 MILES FROM ADRIATlC

Indications Are That the Teutons Nearly Have Durazzo Sur rounded Semi Official Advices From Perograd Are to Effect That Most of the Turkish Garrison Ezerum Made Their Escape-T of Armenians Are Said to Have Been Mastered by Kurds Before the Evacua- tion-Venna Reports Less Activity the Part of the Italian Guns Than Usual
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NiCaraguan Treaty Ratified by Senate CANAL s gTE AND NAVAL BASE
 u oR ss,oooooo VOTE g NOD 55 TO Is Included an rdment Designed to PIacate Pro of Costa Rica, Sal vador and H -uras-Brandegee and Mclean Joined With the Admins .tration Forces.
'OD 55 TO Is
tration Forces.

Washington, Feb 1S.-The senate late today by a vote of 55 to IS rati- fled the long pending and consistently opposed Nicaraguan treaty, whereby the United States would acquire a ninety-nine year option on the Nica- raguan canal route and a naval base
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
OBITUARY.
pr. William II. Dana.

Warren, Ohio, Feb. 1s.-Dr. William H. Dana, widely known as an au- thor, composer and teacher of music and one of the founders of the National Musicical association of the United States. died haxe today aged 72.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Lie Passed in
 Oklahoma House
ROW PREcIPITATED BY CHARGES
 OF CORRUPTION
PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS
Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee Was Knocked Down and Rendered Unconscious During the MeIee-EIection Law Caused Disturbance.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. 1S.-Tu- multuous scenes occurred In the Okla homa legislature late today while the members were voting on a section of an election law designed to take the place of the famous grandfather law which recently was declared unconsti-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
ASQUITH TO ASK TWO
 BILLION MORE FOR WAR
New Vote of Credit to Come Before
 British Parliament Monday

London, Feb. 1S-New votes of credit amounting approximately $2,- 0,00o.0o0 will be asked by Premier 
 The new vote will bring up the total of war appropriations to $1O.310. 900. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Offered Post of Annbaseador to Russis.

Offered Post Of Ambassador to Russia.
 Washington, Feb. 18.-Davfd R. Francis of St. Louis, secretary of the interior in CIeveland's cabinet, and former governor of Missouri, has been offered the post of ambassador to Rus sia, to succeed George T. Marye Mr. Francis has not replied, but President Wilson is understod to have urged him t0 aocan&-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Officers of Nurserymen's Association

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 18.-The Con- necticut Nurserymen's association, in annual session here today, elected the following officers: President, W. E. Campbell, New Haven; vice president, F. l.. Baker. Cheshire; secretary. F. L. Thomas, Meriden; treasurer, W. W. Hunt, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has abandoned his proposed visit to Ko- burg and is hurrying back to Sofia
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

The coast guard cutter Onondaga has picked up the disabled schooner and is towing her into Baltimore.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

A resolution proposing a referendum of woman suffrage was respected hy the Virginia house of delegates, 52 to 40.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

San Bernardino Cal, opened it! sixth national orange show. Frui worth S200,000 is on exhibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Henry Piano, well known musician, who led the West Point band for many years, died at NIiddletown, N. Y-, aged 95
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Albania and joining the ranks of the entente allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Ralph E. KaIIeck, a well known Rockland, Me, young business man, committed suicide in his stable by shooting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

The Supreme Court of Illinois kill ed the proposed S1,000,000 forest re- serve issue in Cook County.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Twelve persons were hurt, one prob ably fatally, when a runaway trolley car turned over on a steep hill at Syracuse.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Largest Connecticut Proportion to the Cs Population
Condensed TeIegrams

Butter cards will be issued in Berlin on March 1.
 Miss Jane SieIds, aged 1o6, died at her home in Brooklyn
 Denmark has prohibited the export of wood pulp and heavy paper.
 The Long Island Railway is in the market for 5000 tons of steel rails.
 Russia is reported to be inquiring for 100000 scythes in the Philadel- phia market.
 Vernon Castle, the dancer, sailed from New York to enlist in the Brit ish army as an aviator.
 Tom Longboat, the famous Indian runner, enlisted in the Canadian army at Brantford, Ontario.
 A cableqram from Buenos Ayres an- nounces the birth of a son to MT and Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt.
 Tha Supreroa Court If ItIio1is lr+I1-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Bringing 25 carloads of suffering refugees. the first relief train from the flooded districts in Louisiana arrived at Natchez, Miss.