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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
Villa May Be
Forced Into Fight
WITH AMERICAN TROOPS wrTHIH ,
NEXT So HOURS
RADIO FROM CAMP
General Pershins Reports That Viii.
Has Been Defeated by Mexican
Troops and is Fleeing North Toward
the Americans.

San Antonio. Texas. March ~
Francisco Villa may be forced INTO
the fight with American troops within
me EeNt 80 hours II reports coming
70 General Eunston's headouarters
both from General Pershinz ana from
MeNican sources are correct.
Villa Reported Defeated.
General PershInz reported today
that villa had been reported defeated
by Mexican government troops near
Cruces and that he was marching
nortEward In retreat. General Persh-
lnSs report. however. was followed
by the unofficial report that Villa was
stil fighting at Namiquipa, south o.
Cruces.
May Move Northward.
II the Carranza force wins In the
hEhting that was said 20 be contiu-
ing late today. Villa viii have to move
northward along a road over which
a detachment OF American troops If
riding sou'hward or leave the road
and head for the Santa. Maria rno,n,-
tains that parellel the road TO IN.
east, or 20 the Oriental Range on the
west side.
American Detachment Advaneina.
Tho American detachment on rns
road along which Villa was reported
TO he advancing Is one Of tn thres
subdivision operating south OF Cas-
as Grandes. One column was sent
towards Lake Babricora- 70 miles
south OF Casas Grandes; one to-
wards Carmen. 65 miles from Casas
Gr1ndes. and the other south towards
CrCcas. 80 miles from Casas Grandes.
which now has become the advanced
oas Of the expeditionary forces.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21

Germans again have repulsed the Rus
slams in repeated attacks with strong
forces around Postavy and between
Lakes Narocz and Dreswiaty, Petro-
grad reports German check south of
Lake Dreswiaty and the capture OF
German trenches in the Lake Narocz
region. Several villages in this district
also have been taken by the Russians.
In Galicia the Russians have cap
tured Austrian trenches and a bridge
head east of the village of Mikhaltche.
There has also been considerable fight
ing between the Austrians and Rus
slams along the Dniester and Bessara-
bian fronts.
On the Isonzo line the Italians have
recaptured from the Austrians trench
es on Santa Maria heights. Later, af-
ter having stopped Austrian counter
attacks. the Italians retired to another
position from a portion of their ad-
vanced line in order to avoid being
enfiladed by fresh Austrian batteries.
Artillery engagements have been in
progress on the remainder of the
Austro-Italian front,
The Russians continue their pursuit
of the Turks in the Caucasus region
and have taken additional prisoners
and guns. An attempt by the Turks
to advance in the Black sea littoral
was stopped by Russian naval and land
guns.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21

Heavy battles have been in progress
northwest and northeast of Verdun and
on the northern part of the Russian
front, where the Russians are keeping
up their strong offensive against the
Germans In all these zones the losses
have been large, while the changes in
position have been relatively unimpor-
tant.
Northwest of Verdun, in the sector
of Avoncourt-M -Malancourt, the Ger
mans, after a terrific battle, drove
vicious infantry attack in which liquid
fire was employed against the French
front A fresh German division brought
up from remote point participated in
the operation. The French, however,
with their curtain of fire, aided by
machine guns and infantry, put down
the attack with heavy casualties to
the assaulting forces, except in the
eastern part of the Malancourt wood,
some ten miles from Verdun, where the
Germans made slight progress.
Berlin reports the repulse, also with
heavy losses, of the French who at
tackled the village of Vaux. northeast
of Verdun. Elsewhere around the
fortress there have been only intermit-
tent commandments and a continuation
of fights in the air between French
and German ayiators.
Although Berlin claims that the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
House Approves
Hay army Bill
HOPEFUL THAT FINAL VOTE MAY
BE REACHED TODAY
SUBSTITUTES DEFEATED
Sill Fixes Strength of Regular Army
at $4,000 Men, ExpandabIe to 175,ooo
by Executive Order il War is I'm
minent.

Washington. March 2o.-By refusing
definitely to increase the regular army
provisions of the Hay bill. the house
today made 1t almost certain that the
measure will go to the senate virtually
as framed, and by an overwhelming
vote Chairman Hay of the military
committee was hopeful tonight that a
final vote could be reached tomorrow
President Approves Outline.
The net result of the days debate
on proposed amendments was to sus-
tain the recommendation of the presi-
dent as to the size of the regular army.
The Hay bill carries cirtually the pro-
gramme mapped out by former Secre-
tary Garrison in this regard, but sub
stitutes the liberalization of the ma
uonal guard for the continental army.
The president has approved its gem
eral outline, but stands uncommitted
as to details.
Defeated Proposals to Increase.
Three times during the day the
house defeated proposals to increase
the peace strength of the regulars.
fixed by the Hay bill at 10000, ex-
pandable to 1T5,000 by executive order
if war is imminent. The debate CEN
tered upon the Kahn amendment to fix
the authorized peace strength at
100000, but the first vote was on a
substitute offered by Representative
Fuller. republican, of Illinois, to make
it 25O,OOO.
The Fuller substitute was lost with
out division. The Kahn amendment
was voted down, 1S3 to 1O3, after ap-
peals for a larger standing army had
been made by Representative Mann,
republican leader, and other infiuen-
tial members of the minority.
Only two democrats supported the
Kahn amendment in debate and less
than a 6nZon vnta6
republicans voted against 1t.
Representative Crago, republican, OF
the military committee, proposed tc
fix the strength at 100000. but was
voted down by a substantial majority
one-third of Measure Approved.
With this outstanding feature dis
posed of, consideration of the remain
der of the bill went forward rapidly
About one-third of the measure had
been reviewed and approved when ad-
journment for the day came. The ma
tional guard, industrial reserve and
nitrate plant sections are among those
still to be considered.
| Final Measure Must Be in Conference
The final measure must be writer
in conference, as the senate and hous,
proposals differ radically Should thu
senate committee work out a combina.
| ton of its own measure with the hous,
| bill, however, ii appears likely that thu
national guard, industrial reserve anC
nitrate plant proposals of the Hay bill
( viii be retained. while the senate.
| figures of 17S,OOO peace strength fol
| the regular army will be inserted witt
| the senate plan for creation of a THIRD
/ force Of federal volunteers. The hous,
! bill contains an authorization for sum,
mer training camps. while the senat,
I bill proposes the establishment of 4
force of 261.O0O federal volunteer
! grouped by congressional districts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
CROSSED ATLANTIC IN
HIS WIFE'S TRUNK.
Captain Roewer, German Engineer,
Must Have Had Fine Voyage.

London, March 20. 800 D. MATE,
crossing the Atlantic from New York
in his wife's trunk, Captain Roewer a
German engineer, was detected by the
British at Kirkwall and interned, ac-
cording to story appearing in Dam
ish newspapers today and forwarded
by Reuters Copenhagen correspond
ent.
Captain Roewer was an engineer at
Kiao- -chau, China. He escaped after
the capture at Kiao-chau by the jap
anese and made his way to New York
whence he and his wife sailed from
Copenhagen. To escape detection, the
captain arranged to cross the Atlantic
in his wife's cabin trunk. He re-
manned in the trunk during the day.
time, breathing through a venti-
lator inserted over the name plate,
and emerged from the trunk during
the night.
None of the passengers suspected
the ruse, although it was noticed that
exceptionally large meals were sent
to Frau Roewer's cabin. At Kirk
wall the captain left the trunk, fear
ing he would be detected when inspec-
tors searched the luggage, and he
was caught in the packing room. He
was interned, but his wife was per-
mitted to proceed, reaching Copen-
hagen yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
100000 On Strike
at TOrrington
ENTIRE WORKING FORCE OF
UNION HARDWARE CO.
QUIT WITHOUT NOTICE
Numerous Reasons Assigned for Strike,
But Nothing Authentie-Maiority of
the Workers Are Not Orgonizde-
All Quiet Last Night.

Torrington, Conn. March 2o.-Nearly
a thousand employees, practically the
entire working force OF the Union
Hardware company, went on a strike
this afternoon. Members of the COM
pany claim that the strike came with
out warning and that they know no
reason for the strike. The strikers.
after a secret meeting in the city hail.
refused to make public any statement
OF their attitude.
Real Cause Not Made Public.
In the absence OF official statements,
a number of rumors are in circulation
the most common report being that the
strikers quit work because one of their
leaders was dismissed today by the
superintendent. Another report was
that the men were preparing to pre-
sent demands on the company during
the week. II was reported that the
principal demand was for a 30 per cent.
increase in wages, but this could not
be verified.
Majority of Workers Not Organized.
There was practically no disorder
incident to the walkout. II is said
that some of the women employees were
considerably frightened when the word
was passed through the rooms for ev-
eryone to stop work. There is a ma
chinists' union at the factory, but the
great majority Of workers are not be-
lieved TO be organized. Many Of the
employees are foreigners.
Meeting Behind 5arrieaded Doors
After the walkout about 500 of the
strikers entered the city hall, barricad-
ed the doors. and refused to allow
anyone to be present. The meeting
was a short one and those present de-
clined to discuss what happened.
The streets were quiet tonight and
there were no outward signs OF the
strike.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
SMITH COLLEGE STUDENT
HELD IN $1,000 BAIL.
Miss Irene Vose of Westerly Charged
With lareeny-Story of Police.

Northampton. Mass. March 2o.-Miss
irene Vose of Westerly. r. l.. gradu-
ate of Smith college in the 1918 class
and a post graduate student in the
music department, was held in $1,000
bail in district court this morning on
charges OF larceny. She pleaded not
guilty and the case was continued for
a week. Unable to furnish the required
bail, she was committed.
The larceny of a gold watch and
chain valued at 500 from Miss Henri
eta Gloom OF the Gillet house. a gold
watch valued at $50 and an ivory tray
valued at IS from Margaret Jennison Of
the Wallace house and a sealsl<in coat
valued at S125 from Miss Catherine
Nissley were charged against the de-
fendant.
According to the police the articles
were left by the defendant in the resi-
dence of John T. Arthur in Green
street Saturday. Miss Vose said she
~ould call for them later Mrs. Ar
thurs suspicious were aroused and she
notified Capt. NJ. ]. Lyons of the police
department.
In1uiries Of the college authorities
brought out the story Of the missing
articles. The arrest followed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
WILSON WILL SIGN
THE Philippine BILL
Despite His DisapprovaI of Some of
Its Details.

Washington, March 20.-President
Wilson has told congress leaders he
will sign the Philippine bill. including
the Clarke amendment for independ-
ence not later than four years, despite
his disapproval of some of its details.
The president discussed the bill to-
day with Chairman Jones of the
House Philippine committee and Sen
ator Simmons. It is planned to take
the measure up in the house after the
army bill.
In his correspondence with Former
Secretary Garrison, the president ex-
pressed his disagreement with the
Clarke amendment and some other
features Of the bill. but took the view
that he would not act against the
sentiment Of the majority of both
houses.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
w. j. BRYAN OPENS
CAMPAIGN IN NEBRASKA
Speaking in Favor of State Phohi.
bition Amended.

Lincoln, Neb., March 20-William
Jennings Bryan here tonight opened
the campaign in Nebraska. speaking
in favor of a state prohibition amend
ment. Mayor Charles w. Bryan, Of
Lincoln, brother of the former secre-
tary of state, is a candidate for
democratic nomination for governor
A dispute between Mr.. Bryan and
John G. Maher, a local politician, in
which the lie was passed to Mr..
Bryan in a hotel lobby, en1ivened the
informal meetings previous to TO-
nights gathering.
The dispute arose over question
of Mr.. Maher as to whether one of
the speakers from the east, who was
on tonight's programme, was getting
paid for his services. Mr.. Bryan re-
marked that Mr.. Maher's motive was
mercenary. This provoked the retort
that Mr.. Maher followed it with other
charges.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
COUNTERFEIT PLANT SEIZED
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Manufactured Spurious $5 Federal
Reserve Bank Bills,

San Francisco, March 2o.-The ar
rest of four men, two in San Fran
cisco and two in Seattle, Washington,
and the seizure here of a plant for tha
manufacture of counterfeit SIS FederaA
reserve bills disclose, secret service
officials said today. the source OF
counterfeit currency circulated free
ly along the Pacific coast
In rooms occupied by Henry Da-
Wis and Charles Crounis, who were
arrested, were found complete
counterfeiting equipment and 100 fin
ished limitations of reserve bank bills.
Davis, an ex-convict, was the head of
the counterfeiting ring according to
government officers. John RYAN.
alias J. e. Murphy. also said to be an
ex-convict and a man giving his name
as James Ryan are the Seattle prison
erS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
1882 DEER REPORTED
KILLED IN CONNECTICUT.
Game Commissioner Believes Twice
as Many Have Been Slaughtered.

as Many Have Been Slaughtered.
Hartford, Conn, March 20.-'Tt is
simply shocking to see the condi-
tion in which wounded deer are found
throughout the state" said Superin-
tendent John H. Champion of the fish
and game commission today in refer
ring to the slaughter of the animal in
Connecticut. The superintendent
held in his hand the report of deer
killed since the law went into en-
feet. The number was 1882. 1t is
believed that twice as many more
have been killed but not reported. Ac-
cording to counties it is as follows:
Hartford county 244, New Haven
1874. New London 175. Fairfield log,
Windham 143, Litchfield 297, Middle
sex 125, and Tolland 9S.
Superintendent Champion said the
condition of the lobster industry was
causing some alarm. There was a
falling off last year in the supply Of
Holsters taken from the New England
coast. of about SS5, 900 pounds. He
said it had been suggested to hold a
convention of those interested in the
industry in New England to see what
could be done to save il from des-
truction and it was quite possible the
convention would be held shortly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HAT
FACTORY AT DANBURY BURNED
Total Loss About $50, ,ooo-one Hun
dred Persons Thrown Out of Work.

Danbury, Conn, March 2O.-The
Vinson- Doyle hat factory in North
street was practically destroyed by
fire late tonight. The building, a three
story frame structure was also occu-
pied by John H. WaIlthausen and John
Malcolm. The total loss is estimated
at $4,000. About 100 persons will be
thrown out of employment temporarily
The blaze is thought to have started
In the drying room, and within half an
hour after it was discovered the entire
building was practically burned
A fire occurred at the factory last
summer and part of the building burn
ed tonight had just recently been
erected. The loss is covered by insur-
ance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
INFORMATION BUREAU FOR
PRISONERS OF WAR
Established BY Turkey at Instance of
the American Consulate.

London. March 20-Turkey has es-
tablished a prisoners of war informa-
ton bureau under the red crescent at
the result of urgent representations
by the American consulate in London,
which has received several thousand
requests from relatives of British
prisoners held by the Turks.
Unable to get action through the
usual diplomatic channels the con-
sulate appealed to the Red Crescent
with the result that the names of
British prisoners known to the Turks
are now supplied and mailed and de-
livered to them.
No names of prisoners taken in Me-
sopotamia are as yet available.
Turkey is the last nation to es-
tablish such a bureau, which is pro-
vided for by The Hague convention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
UNITED STATES SUPREME
COURT FOR SAFETY.
Responsibility of Railroad Men Point
ed Out in Reversal of Damage Award.

Washington, March 2O-In a safe
ty first" decision today the supreme
court warned all railmen of their re-
sponsibilities to the public. It re-
versed damage award to the estate
of a brakeman on the Great North
ern, who was killed in a rear-end col
lisiOn caused by his failure to flag
an oncoming train.
His fate gives pause to b,anae.'
said the court, but we cannot help
pointing out that the tragedy Of the
collision might have been appalling.
How imperative his duty was is man
ifest. To excuse its neglect in any
way would cast immeasurable IiabiIi-
" upon the railroads and what is of
greatest concern, remove security
from the lives of those who travei
upon them, and therefore all who are
concerned with their operation, how
ever high or low in function, should
have fun and an anxious sense of
responsibility.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
SHORTAGE OF BUTTER
AND POTATOES IN BERLIN.
Purchases Are Now Made on Presenta-
tion of Cards.

Berlin. March 20 (By Wireless to
SayviIle).-The new regulations in re-
gard to distribution OF butter and DO
tatoes went into effect today. and the
people Of Berlin are now able 10 pur-
chase these supplies only on presenta-
ton Of cards
Each person viii be permitted to
OF butter weekly and ten pounds OF po-
tatOes each twelve days.
II Is understood this measure is a
temporary one. 20 remain IN force un-
til the local shortage IS remedied by
better methods OF distribution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
DUTCH SHIPPERS THREATEN
TO SUSPEND SERVICE
Must Ascertain Germany's Intentions
Regarding Sea Warfare.

Amsterdam, March 2O.-The Hin
delsblad says 1t has learned that the
Nederland and the Rotterdamsche
Lloyd steamship companies are seri-
ously contemplating the suspension of
their whole service until Germany
clearly defines her intentions regard
ing sea warfare. Their ships, the
Prins her Nederlanden and Tambora,
homeward bound from Java, hace been
ordered to wait at Falmouth for fur
ther orders, according to the newspa-
Der
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
NEGRO LYNcHING NARROWLY
AVERTED BY BOSTON POLICE
White Girl Accused Him of Maxine
Advances to Her.

Boston, March 2O.-What threaten
ed to be a negro lynching was averted
by police near the South station to-
night when they rescued from a mob
a negro whom a white girl had ac-
cused of making advances to her. The
man, who gave his name as Colum-
bus Dorsey, had been arrested on the
girls complaint when the crowd tore
him away. They were apparently
about to throw the prisoner into Fort
Point channel nearby when other Of
ficers fought their way through the
crowd and rescued the negro, who
was later locked up.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
HARTFORD REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE r. A. HAGERTY.
Twenty y-seven Ballots for MayoraIty
Nominee in City Caucus.

Hartford. Conn, March so.-Former
Postmaster Frank A. Hagerty was
nominated for mayor on the repubH-
can ticket tonight on the 9th NbaIlot
in the city caucus. He received 80
votes. Colonel Richard ]. Goodman,
his nearest competitor. got 4S votes.
Alderman Francis W. Cole received
votes.
On the first ballot. which was by
roll call. the vote stood: Mr.. Hagerty
40. Colonel Goodman 80. Mr.. Cole %
and Frank G. Macomber 1. There was
no essential change until the 18th ball
lot, when Mr.. Hagerty gained two. As
the night wore on, he gained strength
gradually and finally he secured
enough votes from the Cole delegates
to win out on the 9th ballot. The
nomination was made unanimous.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
CHANGE OF VENUE
GRANTED WILL n. ORPET.
Accused of Killing Marian Frances
Lambert in Chicago.

Waukegan, Ill, March GOWN H.
Orpet, University of Wisconsin stu
dent accused of killing Marian Fran
ces Lambert, was granted a charge of
venue today from Judge C. S. Ed
wards of Waukegan, to another Judge
of the same circuit
The petition asking for a change of
venue alleged that Judge Edwards
was prejud;ced against Orpet.
Decision on the motion to uuash
the indictment and setting a date for
trial will rest with the Judge to whom
the case is next presented.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
EXPLOSION AT AMERICAN
GLYcERINE co. PLANT,
Wrecked Buildings 'and Broke Win
dows in Several Cities in Ohio.

Lima. o., March 20.-An explosion
at the storage magazine or the Ameri-
can Glycerine company near Spencer
Vile tonight wrecked buildings in that
villa ye and broke windows here. at
Ffndlay and other cities so miles dis
tant.
Automobilists from SpencerviIle re-
ported that the damage was compare
lively slight and that no one had been
injured seriously. An oil stove which
overheated one room OF the magazine
caused the explosion OF part of the $50
quarts OF nitro-glycerine stored there,
they said
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
FARMERS PETITION FOR
PRISON MADE GOODS
Protest Against Any Law Interfering
With Interstate Shipment.

Washington. March 2O-Petitions
signed by $4,000 farmers were pre-
sented in the senate today by Senator
Townsend of Michigan, protesting
against passage of any law that would
interfere with interstate shipment of
prison made goods.
Senator Greena of North Dakota al
so announced that he had many let
ters and petitions on the same sub
ject and was opposed to legislation
that would hinder the manufacture of
binder twine and other articles of
commerce by convicts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
THREE YEAR OLD
BOY MYsTERIoUsLY SHOT.
Discovery Made by Pawtueket Police
After Arrest of Father of the Boy.

Pawtucket. r. L, March 20.-John
Nusbaun, a weaver, was under police
guard at a hospital today with a bullet
wound in his breast which the authorf-
ties said was self inflicted. This ac-
ton was taken by the police shortly
after they discovered that Nusbaun's =
three year old son had been mysterf-
ously shot. The child was shot in the
head and the physicians stated he
might not recover. Nusbaun did not
make any statement when he went to
to the hospital and asked that his
wound be treated
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-21
Movements of steamsL o.

Lisbon, March 16.-Arrived, steamer
Roma, New York via Ponta Delgada.
Falmouth, March 10. Arrived,
steamer Rotterdam, New York for
Rotterdam.
New York, March 20.-Sailed, steam
n Baltic, Liverpool via Halifax.
Kirkwall, March 18.-Sailed, steamer
3ergensfjord (from Christiansand),
New York.
Genoa, March 19.-Arrived, steamer
Italia, New York. Sailed, steamer
Caorrnina, New York.