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Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
Senate Approves
 Philippine Bill
FREEDOM WITHIN FOUR YEARS
 AMENDMENT ELIMINATED
PROMISE OF FREEDOM
Measure Provides for Reorganization of the Island Government So As to Materially Extend Native Control

Washington, Aug. 16.-The Philip pine bill as reported from conference, with the Clarke amendment providing for independence of the islands within four years eliminated, but containing a promise of freedom whenever the F4lipinos have demonstrated their abil- ity to maintain stable, government, finally was approved today by the senate. The vote was 37 to 22.
 House Expected to Approve.
 The house is expected to approve the conference measure within a few days and send it to the president. It provides for reorganization of the isl and government so as materially to ex- tend native control. A senate amend ment for prohibition on the islands was stricken out.
 Prohibition Clause Dropped
 Senator Hitchcock, chairman of the Philippine committee, told the senate that the independence and prohibition features had to be eliminated in order to get an agreement for approval of the bill at this session. Senators Lip pitt, Sterling and Mclean made speeches opposing the bill and Senator Borah said the elimination of the Clarke independence amendment dem onstrated that the American people had desired to keep the Philippines for all time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
OPENING OF NEW YORK
 SCHOOLS POSTPONED
Deemed Advisable Because of Infan
 tile Paralysis Epidemic.

New York, Aug. 16-WhiIe Septem- date for opening the public schools of this city, postponed from September III because of the epidemic, Health was by no means certain that New YorI1's 100000 school children under 16 years of age could resume their studies as early as that. Definite plans cannot be made Dr. Emerson inform ed William G. Wilcox, president of the board of education, because it is impossible to foresee whether the dis ease can be checked or whether the epidemic will assume still greater pro- portions. He declared, however, that it would be highly inadvisable" to attempt to open the grammar schools before September 25.
 Another decrease in deaths and new cases today encouraged the health au- thorities. There were 34 deaths to- day and 113 new cases, making the to- tai fatalities 1 AT and the total cases 6.655
 Twenty two patients were discharg- ed from hospitals today as recovered. The Rockefeller Institute disclaimed 8 reported 'corner on monkeys" for ex- perimental purposes, the officials stat ing that the institute has been unable to acquire enough of the animals for it's own pathological work. It was learned that l50 monkeys will arrive here next week, to be followed soon by 300 more. The value of monkeys, it is said has risen from $8 to $15 since the European war began because of the shortage of the facilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
GOVERNOR HoLCOMB NOT
 CANDIDATE FOR SENATE
Had Not Heard That His Name Had l
 Been Mentioned.

Hartford. Aug. 18.-Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb is not a candidate for the United States senate to succeed George P. Mclean of Simsbury
 q am not a candidate" said the governor today during the course of an interview.
 Have you heard that your name was mentioned for the place should Senator Mclean decline Q renOmina- tion ?"
 T have not" said the governor.
 Governor HolcOmb said that he had been out of the state for two weeks, and had not seen any Hartford news papers until two days after their is sue. For that reason he had not had an opportunity to keep posted on To- cal political events.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN
 FOR PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Signed by Secretary Lansing and Am
 bassador Rice.

Washington, Aug 16.-A treaty be- tween Great Britain and the United States for protection of birds on the Canadian boundary, was signed by Secretary Lansing and Ambassador Rice.
 The treaty is very broad and covers virtually all kinds of bird life. Its ad- ministration will be left to the local authorities.
 So far as known this is the first treaty of the kind ever signed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
PoINCAIRE AND
 KING GEORGE CONFERRED
Durina the Recent Visit of K. R. H.
 Co France.

Paris. Aug. 16, 6.25 p. m.-President Poincare had a long confidential con ference with King George during the British monarchs recent visit to the Somme front. The visit of the king and president to the fighting line was cofncident with arrival of the German emperor on the German front.
 An order found on captured officers gives details of the military review which was held before the emperor. The order directs that exhausted sol diers be sent to the rear so that the emperor should see only the best ele- ment of the troops. It also directs that those who fought at Nerdun should occupy the first ranks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
WINCHESTER MACHINISTS
 HAVE VOTED TO, STRIKE
Unless the Company Agrees to Grant
 Them an Eight Hour Day.

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 16-Ma- chinists employed at the Winchester Repeating Arms company nere to- night voted to strike tomorrow noon, unless the company agrees 10 grant an eight hour da wand other conces- sions. This was announced at mid night by Thomas J. Savage, a mem
 Der of the executive committee of the International Machinists Union. Ac- cording to MT. Savage, there are 1900 members of the mashinists union.
 He asserts that if the machinists walk out, members of all metal trades organizations at the plant will also
 strike, involving 0,OO0 men. The company employees about 18,OOO hands.
 The men demand, in addition to the
 eight hour day, time and One-half for overtime recognition of the shop com
 mittee, and increased pay for piece workers. The plant is run on ten hour basis. Company officials Geclin-
 ed to make any statement on the sit
 uation tonight. Until recently there have been no unrest among the work men. Last fall, a machinists union was organized and a small strike fol- lowed, but it was regarded as unsuc- cesful, the men finally going back to work Since then the uiOn has been busy adding members, until now 1t IS claimed.
 During the last year the company inaugurated a pension fund, and in i creased wages about twenty percent. The company has been working night and day to fill orders for the entente allies. 7t5z. #1 #i
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
ALLIES ARE DRIVING
 FORWARD IN FRANCE
Have Stormed Nearly Three Miles of German
 Trenches On the SOmme Front
AN ADVANCE OF 300 TO 500 YARDS MADE

Maurepas and Cery Two of the Most Important Points Held by the Germans, Have Been Thanked Both Sides - Allies are Now Directly in Front of the Large Railroad Town of Combles-South of the Somme the French Have Moved Forward in a Southern Direction from BeIoy-enSantere- Nothing of Importance is Reported from the Russian Front-News Dispatch Says Germans Are to Aid Austrians in the Defence of Trieste
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
OFFICERS OF STATE
 FiREMENs ASSOCIATION
Charles z. shackIey New London
 County Vice President.

ThompsonvilIe, Conn, Aug. 16.-The Connecticut State Firemen's Associa- tion, at it's 32nd annual convention here today, elected officers, as follows:
 President, Thomas w. Bennison, of South Manchester; vice president, D. w Harford, South NOrwalll; secretary, R. " Magee, WatertOwn; treasurer, Samuel c. Snagg, Waterbury; county vice presidents: Hartford, Robert M. Dame New Britain; New Haven, liar " A. Moore. Ansonia; New London, Charles z. Shacl1ley, Stonington; Fairfield, E. E. Crawford Darien; LftchfeId, Charles Stone, Winsted; Windham W. Fenner Woodward, Dan ieIson tAIiddlesex, George s. Pitt, Mid dIetown Holland, Charles J. Scholl, of Rockville.
 After the business session had ad- iourned a memorial service was held for the II members who died during the year. Later. a clambake was en- ioyed at Agawam, Mass, about four hundred making the trip by special troIIeys The convention will end to- morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
TWENTIETH CENTURY TRAIN
 CRASHED INTO AUTOMOBILE.
Killed Four Women and Man at
 Elyria, Ohio.

F1yria, O., Aug. 16.-The New York CeptraPs Twentieth Century limited limited train tonight crashed into an automobile at the Chestnut street crossing, killing four women and a, man.
 The victims were returning from the community picnic held by the city at a nearby summer resort
 The dead are Mrs. c. H. Butten- bender, 55; Mrs. J. E. ETnmert, 60; Mrs. J. c. Conaway, 52; Mrs. J. E. Weiss, 50; Capt. c. H. Buttenbender,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
TERMS OF aBRITISH
 LOAN ANNOUNCED.
$500, ,O00,Oo0 in Stocks and Bonds as
 Security.

Security.
 New York, Aug. 16.-AnnOuncemen was made this morning by H. P. Davi- son, of J. r. Morgan & Co.,, of the terms of the loan to Great Britain which has been under negotiation for some time. The amount of the loan is S250, ,000, 900, to be offered in the form of twO-year notes, bearing interest at , per cent. The notes will be secured by the deposit with the Farmers Loan and Trust company of various securi- tics having a market value of at least S300. .O00, ,OO0- These securities will be divided into the following classes:
 Group 1-StCCI1s, bonds and other securities of American corporations of the aggregate value of not less than $1O0,000 900.
 Group 2-BOnds or other obligations of the government of the Dominion of Canada, either as maker or guarantor, and stocks, bonds and other securities of the Canadian Pacific Railway com pany of the aggregate value of not less than $1OO, ,00O,000.
 Group 3-BOnds or other obligations of the several following governments, either as maker or guarantor: Argen- tina, ChiIi, Norway, Sweden, Switzer- land, Denmark and Holland, of the ag- gregate value Of not less than $100,- 900 OO0
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
NEW YORK CITY OWNS
 SUBMARINE HOLLAND
Saved America's First Undersea Boat
 From the Scrap Heap.

New York, Aug. 16.-The submarine Holland. Americas first undersea boat, became the property today of the peo- pie of the city of New York. It was presented to an historical society here bv Dr. Peter J. Gibbons and his son, Austin Flint Gibbons, who purchased .t from junk dealers about to destroy it for it's iron and steel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The Topeka. a small coal boat, was rammed by the steamer Christopher in the Detroit river off Sandwich, Ont. The Topeka sank, after her crew had been rescued.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
PARALYSIS UNCHECKED
 IN NEW YORK STATE
Fifty Additional Cases Outside New
 York City.

Albany, N. Y. Aug. 16.-The epi- demic of infantile paralysis continued apparently unchecked on Long Island and upstate today, fifty additional cases and three deaths outside New York city being reported to the state department of health during the 24 hours ending at D. m. Up to tonight the department had received reports of ]. .133 cases and 14S deaths
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
Ia Re nHerecI at oa.

These notes will shortly be offered to the public at go and accrued inter- est. The syndicate which will under write the issue will pay 9S for them. The syndicate will expire on Oct. 1, 1916, unless sooner terminated by J. P. Morgan & Co.,, the syndicate mana gers
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
OBITUARY,
Richard P. Hamilton.

New York. Aug. 16.-Richard F.
 Hamilton, familiarIy known as ''TOdy'' Hamilton, veteran newspaper man and for many years press agent for the Barnum & Bailey circus died at his home today at Baltimore, according to a message received by the New York Press club. In his work as a press agent he was noted for the unique and picturesque phrases he employed in advertising the "wonders" of the cir GUS MT Hamilton was about 70 years
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
MANS BODY FOUND IN
 BUSHES AT WALNUT BEACH
Bryan Larned, 30 Years Old, Died of
 ApoPIexy.

Milford, Conn, Aug. 16.-Bryan Larned, so years old, was found dead this afternoon in a clump of bushes near the dancing pavilion at Walnut Beach The medical examiner gave his opinion that death was caused by apoplexy and that it had occurred about two days before.
 Larned was for years a well known figure in the Walnut Beach section. One of his duties for a long time was too light the street lamps, up to the introduction of the electric lights. He leaves two daughters one in Bridge port and the other in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Russian front and the same dearth of news prevails in regard to the Italian operations The most interesting item of news regarding the Italian ad- vance against Trieste IS contained in a news despatch from Milan which says that German troops are to De employed in the defence of the big Austrian port. If corrOborated this nlears that Italy and Germany will at last enter an active state of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
MUNITIONS HEARINGS
 BEGUN IN WASHINGTON
House Committee Takes Up Bill Grow.
 ing Out of Explosion,

Washington, Aug. 16.-Protection oi residents of New York and New Jersey against repetition of the munitions ex, plosion on Black Tom Island was the subject of a hearing today before the house interstate commerce committee which is considering Representative HamiI1s bill to give local authorities power to restrict munitions storage transfer and shipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
Movements of Steamships.

Now York. Aug. 16.-Satled, steamer Vasilefs Constantinos Perus.
 KirkwaIl, Aug. 14.--Arrived, steamer Bergensford, New York, from Bergen, Sailed, 18th, steamer Hellig Olav, from Christiansand, New York.
 London. Aug. 14.-Sailed, steamer Pomeranian, Montreal.
 New York, Aug. 16.-Sailed: Steam CT Buenos Aires, Barcelonia,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING
 MERIDEN'S QUARANTINE
Joseph shiIvanovitch Brought Two
 Children From New York.

Meriden Conn, Aug. 16.-The first arrest in Meriden's quarantine against infantile paralysis was made today when Joseph ShiIvanovitch of New York city was arrested for bringing his two children into this city Tuesday af- ternoon. He had tried to enter the city by train twice on Monday with the children and had been turned back. He slipped through the guards at the depot Tuesday and his presence in the city was learned today. Health certi- fcates as issued by New York physi- clans were brought with the children.
 They have been quarantined.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE
 TABLES SHERIFF BILL
Called for Removal of Officers Where
 Lynehinq Occurs.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 16.-A bill provid- ing that the sheriff of any Georgia county in which Iynching occurs be removed by the governor was tabled, 113 to %, by the Georgia house today a few minutes before the close of the legislative session. It had passed the senate.
 A woman suffrage amendment was disposed of by setting it's consideration for tomorrow one day after adjourn ment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

An outbreaIc of cholera sat sNagasah has resulted in 48 deaths.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
EaqIes to Meet Next fin Buffalo.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 16.-Selection of Buffalo for the 1917 grand aerie, F'raternaI Order, because of a very high vote in favor of it, was given out at the annual meeting here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
IN AMBULANCE
 FIELD SERVICE IN FRANCE
Edwin H. English of New Haven One
 of 20 University Graduates.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Twenty graduates of American universities have left for the front as members of the newly formed section of the American ambulance field service. The list includes Edwin H, English of New Haven, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
PASSED SUBMARINE
 IN MtD-ATLANTIo
Captain Olsen of Norwegian Steamer
 Ali Makes Report.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 16.-Captain OI' sen, of the Norwegian steamer Ali reported to the Photographic office here today passing a, submarine ir mid-Atlantic in the lane from Nor, folk to the mouth of the EnglisE channel on August fifth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Hartt, Parr 6, Go. of Charles City, Iowa, signed a contract for 9.2 inch shells for the British Government, amounting approximately to $3,500,0O0-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
ALLIED VICTORIES ON
 THE SALONIKI FRONT
Capture Railroad Station at Doiran
 and Four Villages.

Paris, Aug. 16, $40 p. m.-Tha allied forces on the SaIoniki front have cap tured the railroad station at Doiran and four villages at other points on the front, according to an official statement issued by the French war office tonight. The statement covers continuous fighting extending from August 1 to the present time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
Entente Allies Lost "A Merohantm'
 Durinq July,

Berlin, Aug. 16. via London, 2.g m.-An official statement issued today says that during July "A chantmen belonging to the entente .. lies were sunk by German and Aus trian submarines, and mines. The ships had a total tonnage of 103, 900 tons
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
CabIed Paragraphs
Two Encounters of Warship.

Amsterdam, Aug. 16. via London, $40 D. m.-Two encounters between British and German warships were ob- served from Flushing, Holland last night, according to a despatch from Flushing today to the Telegraaf. /
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
RESTORATION OF RAILROAD
 TRAFFIC IN MEXICO
Road from Vera Cruz to Mexico City Had Been Operated by the Govern nent.

Mexico City, Aug. 16.-Alberto Pani, director general of railroads, annOuuc- ed today that arrangements have been completed for the restoration shortly of the railroads running from Vera Cruz to Mexico City and to the Eng fish Owning Company. The head quarters of the company are in Lon don. The road has been held and Op erated by the government under the plea of military necessity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
New Director of the Mint.

Washington, Aug. 16.-President Wilson today nominated F. J. H. Won- engeIken of East Palaka, Florida, to be director of the mint, to succeed MT. Woolly, who entered the demo- cratic campaign,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
JAMAICA STRUCK BY
 A DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE
Several Vessels Driven Ashore in
 Kingston Harbor.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 16.-The hurricane which struck the eastern end of Jamaica last night resulted in considerable damage to banana plan tations, but as far as has been ascer- tained cocoanut trees and sugar canes were not seriously affected. The wires in all directions from Kingston are down and no details have been received from the north and west coasts of the island.
 Several coasting vessels and lighters were driven ashore in Kingston har- bor with the loss of two persons drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
Henry Hamilton Honore.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Henry Hamilton Honore, for many years an eminent figure in real estate circles. died at the age of 93 years. He is survived by five children-Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs. Frederick D. Grant of Pittsfeld Mass Judge Lockwood Honore of the circuit court of Cook county; Adrian C., and Nathaniel K. HOnOre.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Publishers and retailers have in creased the price of books from to 25 cents a volume on account of the increase in cost of leather, paper cloth and ink
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
GERMANS LOSE A
 LINE OF TRENCHES
To the North of Maurepas in the
 Somme Region.

Paris, Aug. 16, 1O;5O p. m.- The entente allies, after a brisk combat today today '0 captured a line of Gerwans trenches o na front of fifteen hundred metres to the north of Maurepas, in the Somme region, according to the official communication issued tonight.
 The statement adds that the French troops occupied all the German posi- tions east of the MaurepasClery road, and that in addition German trenches 1900 metres long, south of Belloyen Santere, were captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Issac L. Rice, former president of the Electric Boat Co.,, who died last November. left an estate appraised at $81638. He bequeathed his property tn his widow
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

September has been definitely set as the date upon which President Wilson will receive notification of his
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17
KING EMMANUEL VISITS
 CITY UNDER COMPARTMENT
Watched the Effect of Hostile Fire on
 Gorizia.

Gorizia, Aug. 16, via Rome and Paris, Aug. 16 4 D. m.-AIthough this city is still under bOmbardment by the Italian long range guns, King Emmanuel stopped here on one of his trips of inspection along the Italian lines, watched the effect of the hos tile fire and visited the tunnel, by which the Italians penetrated and sur prised the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The Baldwin Locomotive Works at Philadelphia received an order from the Nevada Consolidated Copper Co.,, of New York, for two 0-6-2 type loco motives.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Because of the threatened railroad strike the War Department suspended of between 25,OOO and 35,OO0 guards men.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

R. A. Dunn, American manager of the Mexican City Railway plant, i'm prisoned by Carranza authorities since last May, has been provisionally re- leased.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Announcement was made that Rhinelander Waldo, of Garrison, N. Y. had accepted the Democratic nOmina- tion for member of Congress from that district
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The cruiser Galveston, of the Asia tic fleet. has received the gunnery trophy for the cruiser class. This is the third consecutive year the Gal weston has won the trophy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

While playing with a loaded revol- yer found in a bureau drawer, Cecilia Timue, aged 5 years, of Wilkes-Barre, shot and instantly killed herself.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The exports of merchandise in the port of New York for the week end ed Aug. 12 were valued at $87,548,861.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Secretary Daniels announced that his aid, Commander D. w. Wurts baugh, would at his own request go to sea as executive officer of one of the new battleships
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The Edgemere Hotel, on the south shore of Lake Quinsagarnond, Mass, was destr6yed by fire at a loss of S15,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The House approved by a vote of 283 to 51 the Senate building program including provision for eight ships next year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Chairman WIIIcox of the, Republican National Committee, claimed both Maine and Missouri for Hughes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The battIeship Illinois left Norfolk, Va, with between 15O and 200 civilian volunteers on board for a months practice cruise.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

President Wilson nominated Judge Charles M. Hough to be United States Circuit Judge of the second New York and New Jersey district.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

A total of $5,o0o,0oO in gold from London has been deposited at the as- say office for the account of J. P. Nor gan & Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

R. A. ThrocLmorton, of New Jersey, defeated w. J. CIothier of Philadel- phia, in the second round of the ten his tournament at Newport, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Workers in the general ware pot teries of the East Liverpool district gave notice that unless they were al lowed free clay they would strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Three hundred of the crew of the Italian dreadnought Leonardo da V1nct were drowned following an explosion in one of the vessels magazines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The body of young man was found alongside the Central Railroad of New Jersey, at Avenue A, Bay onne, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

The Norwegian steamship Freda, which recently grounded on Alerances reef off the Mexican coast, arrived at Key West.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-17

Twenty thousand barbers of New York threaten to strike next week