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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-21

Jingle bells! jingle BELLS
It's getting cold as ice.
Put your furS and mittenS on,
Wrap up 5cGrm and nice.
N1ARJORIE awoke with SILVER. N.Y. how
vi cold it wasl The little window pane
encrusted with a network of frosty laces.
The dove withdrew her head from under her wing
and shivered.
"what has happened" asked Marjorie, sitting
up in bed and looking about Perhaps she ex-
pected to see Jack Frost sitting in the rocking
chair.
Hastily getting into her clothes, she to the
window to ask her good friend the weathercock
the reason for this sudden drop in the temper
sture. She found him, as usual perched on the
Aagpole. His comb was very red, as if Jack Frost
had given it a nip, and every once in a while he
would raise one leg to his breast in order to warm
his toes in the duffy feathers.
Good morning" called Marjorie; isn't it
freezing?"
"Do you wondcr?" answered the weathercoek,
pointing to large iceberg close at hand Mar
iorie turned to look, and sure enough, few feet
away doomed up mountain Of ice.
~We're aground on an iceberg" continued the
weathercock. eve ran into an ice foe last night
and the Ark slipped up on the ledge Of the ice
berg and grounded
Goodness graeious!" cried Marjorie What
arc We ever going to do?
I'm sure don't know" answered inc weather
cock. en- have t. get some woollen socks and
psir OF felt shoes or I'll have my toes frost bitten
perhaps Mrs. Noah will knit you some said
Marjorie. "Im going down for breakfast now and
III speak to her about IT,"
Thank YOU" replied the weathercoeA And
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

Heavy fighting in the region of Yer dun continues, with the Germans still the asgressors. but according to the latest French communication no changes in positions have taken place.
 Following up their recapture of Fort Douaumont, northeast of Verdun, the Germans have striven, but intellectual ly, to drive out the French from the approaches to the fort, where they drew their lines when forced to va cate the fort itself.
 Their attack was strcpg but Paris reports that under the fire of the French infantry and rapid firers it was completely repulsed, the Germans suf- fering heavy casualties. This was the only infantry attack in all the Verdun region, says Paris, but the artillery of both sides has been extremely active on all sectors, especially in the region of Avocourt and Hill 304
 The British and Germans have con fined their recent fighting mainly to bombarding engagements and sapping operations. There have been several minor infantry attacks and bomb throwing expeditions by both sides, but in these no material advantage ac- S-ued to either. Comparative calm prevails along the Russian front, the only fighting of moment noted being
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ANOTHER VISIT TO EUROPE
 BY COL. HOUSE INITIATED.
Berlin Said to Hope It Will Be as a
 Harbinser of Peace.

Berlin. Tuesday, May 2s, 10 p. m, via London, May 26, 6.30 D. m.-An- other visit by Col p. M House to Flu rope would come as no surprise to can rumors to this effect are regarded as having a certain basis in fact, al though the opinion prevails that the trip would naturally be postponed un - til after the national conventions
 1t is hoped here that should Colonel House pay such a visit he will come this time as a hamburger of peace, or at any rate, to prepares if possible, the foundations for a peace proposal, diffi- cult as this task is recognized to be.
 During his last previous visit to Europe Colonel House made no effort and conducted no Investigations in the direction of peace-in Berlin, at any event-having perhaps found absolute ly adverse conditions in capitals of nations hostile to Germany. Presuma- ply, also. he had previous information that American mediation was under no circumstances desired, and that it would not be accepted as long as the United States continued to supply Ger. nany's foes with cannon, shot, shell cartridges, power and a thousand and one other requisites for waging war against the central powers, while no intimation had been given at the time of this visit the irascibility in high quarters here on the munitions ques- tion was in any way abated.
 The situation has now dlanged Ap- parently there is no harm, from either ! a political or strategic standpoint, in saying that Germany would welcome peace. As Arthur Won Gwinner. the managing director of the Deutsche bank in Berlin. stated to The Asso- ciated Press correspondent recently:
 Germany is in the position of a poker player who has gathered in all the money on the table and naturally is willing to break off an all-night ses- sion and retire with his winnings, while the others persist in continuing i in the hope of receuping some of their
 losses. The cards, however, to con- tinue the simile, are running strongly I in the Germans favor, it is pointed out
 as shown in the renewed poStponement of the long -heralded Anglo French of- i fensiye in the west, the steady though slow progress of the crown prince al 1 VerdEn, the victories of the Turks, ana l finally the crushing results of the Aus ] trian offensive in the Trentino."
 l Whether these events are enough tt
 induce the allies to retire from whai
 is looked upon here as losing game l and whether the changed tone of the
 utterances of Premier rAsquith and Sil l Edward Grey and what is considered 1 disavowal of their intention to crust f Germany as q nation and a co1nmef ! ciai rival, or disnember the empire
 are indicative of receptiyity toward reasonable peace proposals is an un. I certain factor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF
 LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE.
Slight Reference Made to Ending the
 Present War.

Washington, May 26-The League to Enforce Peace, formed year ago, wi:h the aim of securing a lasting world peace at the close of the Euro pean war, held it's first annual meeting hree today and heard it's president, William H. Taft, and other men prominent in the country's affairs ttate the purpose of the organization and outline what it hopes to accomplish.
 Slight reference was made to ending the present war. The opening decla- ration by MT. Taft in calling the meet ing to order was that the league was not urging the administration to take steps to stop the conflict. Some dele gates, though, expressed a hope that such a movement would grow out 0. the meeting and did not disguise their belief that President Wilson's peace address tomorrow night might be sig nifcant in this connection.
 The leagues decision to confine it's efforts to establishing a permanent MT. Taft as developing from belief tions, was more likely to be realized than if the league essayed too much Although we look with the greates; satisfaction on any indications that the war is to come to an end," he said ito introduce here movements looking to this end would weaken our driving force"
 At a luncheon officers of the league and delegates started movement tC raise $30O,000 to establish branches oi the league in every state in the unior and for preliminary efforts to institute branches abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
SIR ROGER cAsEMENT's-
 SISTER IN WASHINGTON
Her Attorfsey is to Assist Defense in
 Trial of Her Brother.

Washington. May 2e.-Mrs. Agnes Newman. sister of Sir Roger Case ment, who has been committed for trial in London on a charge of trea- son in connection with the Dublin uprising, came to Washington today with Michael Francis Doyle, her at torney, who plans to leave for Lon don within few days to assist in the defence of Sir Roger at his trial MT Doyle saw Secretary Tumulty at the White House, Counselor Polk at the state department, and Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador, to make arrangements for taking evil dence in the Easement case in London.
 An appeal in Easements behalf, sent by Mrs. Newman to President Wilson recently. was referred to the state department but no action has been taken there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ARANDEis' CONFIRMATION
 IS PRACTICALLY ASSURED.
nate Has Agreed to Vote on the Nomination Next Thursday.

Washington. May 26.-yictory for the administration in it's fight to make Louis D. Brandeis an associate justice of the supreme court was regarded as assured tonight when the senate agreed to vote on the nomination next Thurs day, June l. Leaders on botI1 sides of the controversy agreed that debate should not be extended, but that the views of each side should be embodied in majority and minority reports to be made public after the vote. The vote if there is a roll call, also will be made public.
 Republican senators who have been opposed to Brandeis conceded tonight that he would be confirmed beyond question, that he would receive vir- tually unanimous democratic support and in addition would get at least fouI republican votes. This would give ap- proxdmately SO votes in favor of con- firmation, leaving only 36 opposing votes, should every senator be present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

witnesses for the first time the meth ods employed by the police wire tap ping squad.''
 Leak" in the Morgan Office.
 The district attorneys investigation was centered today in the testimony Of Martin Egan, representing the Morgan firm, who told of the employment of Burns to ferret out the leak" in the Morgan office through which inforrna- t1on concerning munitions contracts from the entente allies was reaching business rivals. He said the trail led to the offices of Seymour & Seymour and that he knew Burns intended to seek information there, although he had not been told so directly.
 No international Plot" Revealed. 7 MT Egan denied that the inquiry had revealed an international plot" as charged by Mayor Mitchell, although he admitted information had been ob- talned relative to a shipment of car l tridges to Mexico. In this connection he mentioned the name of a man known to him as a representative of Captain Boy-Ed, recalled naval at tache of the German embassy.
 Mayor MitchePs Charges Denied. The Thompson committee began its session by giving a hearing to Dr. Daniel c. Potter, one of those charged by Mayor Mitchell with having engaged in a conspiracy to discredit the city charities department. Dr. Potter de. nied allegations made against him by Mayor MitclleI. 1 Can Hear Everything.
 | Te learn the exact methods followed by the police department in tapping telephone wires, the committee called l to the stand Detective Sergeant Yunge who has been in charge for two years of the special squad of five men which Isupervises telephone wires. The wit 1 nesses testified that wires are super vised in place some distance from police headquarters" The converse tions overheard are recorded in a book
 His men do not take down every con. versation over a particular wire, but can hear everything that goes over 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
GOVERNMENT OF CHINA BY
 AN INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION
Chinese Press Comments on Rumors
 Emanating From Japan.

Pelxin, May 26. = Rumors that Japan is planning to have China ad- ministered by an international com mission have created much comment in the Chinese press. This idea is not new in Japan but has frequently been mentioned in Japanese newspapers. Re- gently, however, the discussion of this means to preserve peace in China has been very insistent in the Japanese press.
 The Japanese idea is that all leading powers interested in China as well as Chinese would have representation in the commission, but Japan would be the controlling influence supported by the Entente Powers. This plan would involve an absolute recognition of Japans special position in the Far East, for which the Japanese have been striving with renewed vigor since the opening of the European war
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
DEMOCRATS TO TAKE UP
 THE REVENUE QUESTION
A Tentative Plan Drawn Up to Bo
 Reviewed Next Week.

Washington, May 2s-Ttae whole revenue question will be taken up on Monday by democratic members of the house ways and means committee un- already informally discussed the pros poets and drawn up a tentative bin which will be reviewed next week When the bill is perfected it will be laid before the republican members and then reported to the house.
 The bulk of the revenue to be raised under the general bill which will iu- clude provisions for a non-partisan tariff commission, will be sought through the income tax, an Inheritance tax and a tax on war munitions nanu- facture. There is no disposition Lo lower the exemptions under tho Income tax, but the surtax probably win De increased all along the line,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

 upon thetestimony of the mental ex- perts and the alienists of the prose- cution will appear tomorrow in rebut- tai.
 Jurymen Seemed Bored.
 Waite's wife was in the courtroom again this afternoon and heard the medical witnesses for her husband testify he had told them he married her only for her money The prison- CT himself appeared to doze while a long hypothetical position, designed to show that he was insane at the time he killed his wife's parents, was read to the alienists. The jurymen seem ed somewhat bored by the experts testimony.
 Waite Moral Imbecile.
 Dr. Morris J. Karpas and Dr. Allan Ross Diefendorf both testified that Waite was a moral imbecile and de- clared that they had arrived at their conclusion without consultation to- gether. Both admitted Waite knew what he was doing when he was plot ting the death of MT. Peck, but they declared he had no moral sense. Both asserted that they did not want the prisoner set free and Dr. Diefendorf said he should be kept in an insane asylum as long as he lived.
 No Moral sense.
 Dr. Karpas declared that while a moral iInbecile had no moral sense they appeared rational He said he believed criminals should confess their crimes because they owed it to society to do so.
 DO you think the fact that waite's greant aunt was insane away back in 1870 had anything to do with the kill ing of MT. Peck?' he was asked.
 q don't know" was the reply. q
 
 Waite Loved Poetry.
 Dr. Diefendorf said that when he first examined Waite on May 13 at the Tombs he found the defendant com posing a poem on Love" Waite told him, he testified, he loved poetry but knew the names of no modern poet and admitted the only books he had were those in an old dental library which he had bought for $45.
 Life is one hollow, miserable shell, the dentist told him. Dr. Diefendori asserted.
 Unhappy But Didn't Know Why.
 What makes you unhappy the T don't know" the defendant re- piled.
 Have you had Accomplishments 1T lover
 No. l don't believe ever loved, Waite answered.
 Not even Mrs. Horton?' sT fear that is only a temporar, matter, doctor. don't want to be con, sidered insane. I know what hay, done and know shall be punished for it" the witness declared Wait, told him.
 Had Private Life Worry.
 Waite told the a1ienist sshe had | worry and said it referred to his pri l vate life. The defendant told D1 Diefendorf he would not go fon tn, stand to testify because Mrs. Horton would be there and he didn't want he to lose confidence in him and in tn next breath promised that he woul testify.
 Lack Of Feeling in Him.
 Waite said his degenerate habits he thought. had brought about a lacl of feeling in him, the witness testi fled This and his weakness for wo men were changing him He added fha he had a. sbuzzing notse' in his heai lafiVe committees headed bY Senate
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
s1,ooo,ooo FOR RELIEF
 WORK IN POLAND
Gift Announced by the Rockefeller
 Foundation.

New York, May 26.-The Rockefel- Ter Foundation announced late today that it had appropriated $1,000,000 for war relief work in Poland, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania.
 The sum appropriated is to be ex- pended at the discretion of the execu- tive committee whenever satisfactory arrangements for the importation of relief supplies can be effected. The appropriation was made in the hope that arrangements for it's effective ex- penditure in the countries mentioned might soon be consummated, although assurances of the successful outcome of negotiations to this end have not yet been received. It is understood that in addition to the Foundatfon's s appropriation, a large amount of mon ey raised by Polish relief agencies will be applied to the relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ARMY APPROPRIATION
 BILL TOTALS s1s2.274.eg7
It Will be Reported to the House Next
 Tuesday.

Washington, May 26.-The army ap- propriation bill to be reported to the house. next Tuesday, was found today to total $152,274, ,297, exclusive. of about $500,000 for civilian training camps. for which an estimate is being pre- pared.
 A new provision in the bill is aimed at possible monopolization of freight traffTc with the Philippines by Japan ese liners, providing that army trans ports may carry merchandise of American production to the on-con- tiguous territory of the United States and that products of those territories may be brought back.
 The $300,0OO provision for the San Diego aviation training grounds is SO worded as to permit a shift of site if real estate prices soar unreasonably. the section reading flor acquisition, by purchase or condemnation of site or sites in the state of California for an aviation school and training grounds.
 For extension of the Washington Alaska military cable and telegraph system, $50,000 is appropriated.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
and said finally its no use. can't un.

and said finally fits no use. can't un- derstand,.
 Studied How to Get Rid of People. "He said he practiced medicine for the sole purpose of learning how to get rid of people" pr. Diedendorf de- clared.
 He said he had read the Bible. He told me that when Mrs. Peck died he took $80 out of her purse on the dress CT in her room 2
 Never Had Much Love For Parents. Waite told the alienists, according to the evidence. that he knew he ought to love his parents but never had very much"
 Detailing conversation with Waite after his trial had begun. Dr. Dieden- dorf said:
 Liked Pretty Girls.
 Waite told me that he liked pret- ty girls; that he had tried to iirt with a beautiful girl in the courtroom, but that he could not catch her eye"
 The alienist asserted that as far as he was able to determine, the defend ant had no feeling of sorrow, no feel ing of shame, no strength of will. In his opinion, the witness declared Waite did not know his act was wrong He said he made up his mind Waite was insane during the first ex- animation of him. At the close of Dr Diedendorf's. examination; Walter R DeueL counsel for the defense. an no1nced that he rested and court was adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
SHALL WOMEN sTANDARDIzE
 THEIR STREET DRESS.
One of the Questions Before Fedora.
 ton of Women's Clubs.

New York, May 2s.-Shan the wom- en of America standardize their street dress? Two thousand women, dele gates, aIternates and visiting club members of the thirteenth biennial convention of the Federation of Won. en's Clubs, answered the foregolne question in the affirmation at an open conference of the Home Economtcs committee of the federation today
 The committee has spent two Years in investigating the practicabiiitV cf the plan and as a result it is prepared to introduce resolution favoring I at next weeks session. Gowns for even ing wear are to be excluded from Che proposed limitations
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
HOLDS DISMISSAL OF
 PROF. NEARING uNJUsTlFIEp.
committee of American Association of
 University Professors.

New York, May 26.-Holding that the dismissal of Prof. Scott Nearing by the University of Pennsylvania because of his social and economic tead1ings'' was unjustffied and that the action was an infringement of aca- demic freedom,' the American Associa- tion of University Professors made public today the<reports of it's commit tee which investigated alleged interfer ence with academic freedomp
 Professor Nearing was dismissed from the university in June, 1915, be cause 1t was decided This efforts, though doubtless perfectly sincere were constantly and continuously mis- understood by the public and many parents of students" and his meth ods, language and temperament pro- voked continued and widespread crit icism alike from parents and the gen eral public;
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

Washington, May 26.-The United States, denouncing interference with neutral mails. has notified Great Brit ain and France that it can no longer tolerate the wrongs which American citizens have suffered and continue to suffer through the '1awless practice" those governments have indulged in and that only radical change in pol icy, restoring the United States to it's full rights as a neutral power, will be satisfactory.
 U. S. Expects Prompt Action.
 This notification is given in the latest American communication to the two governments, the text of which was made public by the state depart ment tonight. The time in which the change must be effected is not speci- fled, but the United States expects prompt action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
VERMONT DELEGATES ARE
 INSTRUCTED FOR HUGHES
A Resolution to That Effect Adopted
 in State Convention.

Montpelier, Vt, May 2s.-The Yer mont delegation to the National re- publican convention will go to Chi cago instructed to vote for the nomi- nation for Justice Charles D. Hughes. A resolution to this effect was adopted when the state convention met today.
 Frank D. Howe, of Bennington, was chairman. Only one contest develop ed for a place on the delegation, which was expected to be named this after noon, at which time United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, of H. lif1ois, was to speak
 The foreign and Mexican policies of the administration and its attitude on the question of national preparedness were condemned in the resolutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ANTI-TEUToNIc FEELING IN
 GREECE IS INCREASING
Results of Torpedoing of Greek Nes-
 sells by Teutonic Submarines.

Athens, via Paris, May 26-The agi- tation throughout Greece caused by the news that Teutonic submarines had torpedoed three Greek vessels contin- ues to grow. ReSolutions have been passed by the League of Ship Owners and the Sailors Labor union demand ing that the government take action t1 stop attacks on Greek merchant ships
 The Ship Owners league has decided to bring a legal action in an effort to obtain tlle seizure of the Austro Ger man vessels interned in Greek ports unless the central powers indemnify the owners of the torpedoed Greet merchantmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
oRITUARY
Ephraim b. ReynoIds.

Essex, Conn, May 26.-Ephraim 0. Reynolds, a well known resident of Middlesex county, died at his home today, aged 79. He conducted a car riage business here, was vice presi- dent of the Essex National Bank and trustee of the Essex Savings Bank. He formerly lived in Lyme and rep resented that town in the general as- sembly in 1893. He leaves several children, among them being Wilson s. Reynolds, of Middletown, republi- Lcan state central committeeman
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
YOUTH MADE SPECIALITY
 OF STEALING AUTOMOBILES
Hartford Police Say WesIeS Brewer, 1s, Confessed to Stealing Six.

Hartford, Conn, May 26.-The po- lice tonight arrested on a Middletown trolley car, Wesley Brewer, aged IS, of this city, who, it is said, has con fessed to stealing at least six auto mobiles from this city. The police believe that he has also been concern ed in number of other auto thefts.
 Brewer was chased by the< Middle town police tonight in automobiles af- ter he had abandoned a car stolen from a local man.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Moven1ents Of steamshipe.

Naples. May 2.4Arrived, steamer Patria, New York.
 Spezia, May 25.-Arrived, steamer Verona, New York
 Christiania, May 25. Arrived, steamer Bergensfjord, New York.
 Genoa. May 20.-Sailed, steamer Duca DegIi Abruzzi, New York
 New York, May 26, Signalled. steamer Kristianiafjo fjord, Bergen for New York, ,O00 miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 8.30 a. m. Monday
 Montreal, May 26.-Arrived, steamer Athenia, Glasgow.
 Glasgow, May 26.-SaiIed, steamer TtIscanias New York