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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
SON COMES ID DEFENSE OF
 MOTHER
By Associated Press.

PROVIDENCE. Jan. 3l.-Testiiy- ing in behalf of his mother, Elizabeth Mohr. who is on trial charged with instigating two negroes to murder her husband. Chas. Monr. her son. aged ten, gave testimony in support of the contention of the defense that Mrs Mohr instead of hating the doctor and wishing him out of the way real ly loved him and hoped for ultimate reconciliation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
SHIPS IN DEMAND

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 31.-Ship pers in this port are reported to have bid fabulous prices for ships on the Pacific coast and in the Hawaiian islands which have been informed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
AUTHORIZED ID BUY LO WEIR
 CALIFORNIA
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. - The president is to be authorized to nego- tiate with the Carranza government for the purchase of Lower California by resolution introduced by Repre- sentative Britten of Illinois. Britten declared such purchase would put into the hands of the de facto officials of Mexico millions for the rehabilitat- ing of the government and tne coun- try's industries.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT

RALEIGH. \. C.. Jan. 3l-After experimenting the e,cctrocution of two negroes here Warden Sale of the North Carolina penitentiary. died of apapleXy.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
RAT PLAGUE

PARIS, Jan. 3l. Two thousand seven hundred dogs have just been shipped by train from Paris to vari- ous parts of the iron: for the purpose of combating the plague of rats that has recently troubled the French trenches.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
CARROTHERS RECALLED

FL PASO, Jan. 3l. - George D. Carrothers, special agent of the State department, has been recalled by Secretary Lansing from the Mexican border.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
England Raided By
 Flock Of Zeppelins
By Associated Press.

LONDON. Jan. 3l-Six or seven Zepplins raided the eastern. north eastern and midland counties of En- gland tonight according to the war office. A number of bombs was drop ped but no considerable damage is re- ported thus far.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
Custom Inspector
 Faces GraUe Charge
By Associated Press.

FL PASO, Jan. 3l.-J. D. White, an American customs inspector here, was indicted on charges of murder in connection with the death Of Fran cisco Perez, Mexican prisoner at Ysleta, Texas.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
DIVORCE FROM AUTHOR

CHICAGO. Jan. 31.-Mrs. Harriet Herrick has won her decree from Robert Herrick. author and univer- sity professor, with custody of son and alimony of S350 a month.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
COPPER

NEW YORK, Jam 31. - Electro lytic, S25.5O and S26.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-02
ID CONF|SCATE PROPERTY OF
 ENEMIES
OPPONENTS OF CARRAN- "A IN SONORA WILL SEE THEIR HOLDINGS GO UNI DER THE HAMMER.
By Associated Press.

NOGALES. Jan. 3l.-General Cal les. military governor of Sonora, an nounced by criers that he would con fiscate real estate. mining, and farm ing property of the enemies of the Carranza government and sell the property at auction after a1 appraisal by a government committee. Half of the proceeds will be devoted to schools. quarter to charity and the other quarter to the expenses of ap- praisal.
 THE WEATHER MAN
 Says: For Prescott, Tuesday: "Fair and warmer"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
VERBAL ATTACK MADE
ON SECRETARY DANIELS
At Annual Convention of Navy League
of the United States.

Washington, April 12.-Sessiors of
che annual convention of the Navy
League of the United States were fea-
tured today by attacks on Secretary
Daniels because of his refusal to per-
init Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fisk to
read a paper at the convention and a
denunciation of the Hay army bill by
S. Stanwood Menken, president of the
National Security League. Robert NJ.
Thompson, president of the Navy
League, called the navy departments
policy narrow and aSSailed the Secre-
tary for what he termed a suppression
Of free speech. Henry Reuterdahl de-
clared the departments attitude was
but a reflection of the attitude OF the
White House and said that every ad-
ministration must have its Dreyfus.' -
Mr.. Menken characterized the Hay
bill as a menace to the country and as
a violation of every recommendation
was ignoring a demand for defense
He said the American people had
shown themselves for q preparedness
and that congress should know that
their delays are intolerable and that
If we are attacked theirs will be the
penalty for the wreck and ruin of our
country"
The Navy League received n tele-
gram today from a Chicago newspa-
per offering TO donate to the league
money it received from an anti-pre-
paredness advertisement inserted ear
ly in the week by Henry Ford. The
league accepted the donation and aIsC
teIegraphed Mr. Ford, thanking hin
for the contribution.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13

The Germans northwest Of Verdun
evidently are holding in leash their
infantry for fresh attacks in their en-
deavors to capture Hill 304 AMI LIE
Mort Homme, keypoints which are
tenaciously barring their way to the
fortress.
The infantry has remained idle in
their trenches while the big guns are
showering shells on the region en-
bracing the triangle formed by Hill
304 Esnes and lie Mort Homma. Not
even a sally by the Germans in this
district is reported in the latest French
official communication.
Comparative quiet prevails east of
the Meuse around Douaumont and
Vaux, where there has recently been
such vicious fighting.
No infantry attacks have been made
by either side and the activity of the
artillery has been less marked than
on previous days.
Mining operati tions and grenade
fighting have taken place in the Ar
gonne forest, during which The French
captured the southern edge Of two
craters near Les Courtes Chausseus.
The Germans along the Pilkel1C
Ypres road after three attacks invaded
British trenches but were quickly ex-
PEELED from them, while the British
successfully raided German trenches
near Richebourg rAvoue. The Brit
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13

ish official communication says the
Canadians in their gallant fighting
during the past week have inflicted
heavy losses on the Germans near St.
EIoi.
In the Russian theatre there have
been artillery duels and infantry at
tacks at various places. On the Aus
,ro-Italian front the Italians have
taken from the Austrians the heights
north of Rioponale and strong lines
of trenches and redoubts on the south
ern slopes of Monte Pari and Cinra-
doro and on the rocks of Monte
Sperne, the Austrians suffering heavy
casualties. Elsewhere along the line
the artillery duels continue.
Dispatches from Saloniki report a
recrudescence of artillery fighting or
the Greek front between Grieveli and
Doiran. In Asiatic Turkey, Petrogra6
reports a continuance of the Russian
| advance west of Erzerum. The Turks
however in the region of Bitlis tool
the offensive against the invaders bu1
| all their attacks were repulsed.
Although the Turks report a seri-
GUS defeat near Falahie of the British
advancing to the relief of Genera
| TOwnshend's force belea guered ir
t-el-Amara, a despatch is said t.
have been received in South Aflics
from General Townshend saying tina
he was well and expecting relie
! shortly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
CHARGED WITH HAVING
g MANUFACTURED FIRE BOMBS
Four Men Arrested by Agents of the
Department of Justice.

New York, April IL. Four men
weer arrested here tonight by agents
of the department of justice charged
with having manufactured fire bombs
which were placed in sugar bags on
the steamship Kirk Oswald of the
Fabre line on or about March 2 last.
One of the men arrested gave the
name of Charles Won Kleist and de-
clared he was a brother law Of
General Won Briesen of the German
army, who was killed in battle in. De-
cember, 1914 He gave his age as 81
years. The others wehe Ernest Beck
er, 32 years old. an electrician on the
steamship Kaiser Frederick der
Crosse; Captain Otto Wolpert. A
years old, superintendent of the Atlas
Line steamship piers and Captain En-
no Bode 40 years old, superinteneent
OF the Hamburg american Line
steamship piers at Hoboken, N. ].
According to the officers who made
the arrests, Bode confessed he was
the agent of Captain Franz Won Pa
pen, former military attache at the
German ambassy. He is said to have
the plant of the Agricultural Chemical
company in Hoboken, where Kleist
was employed to find fault with the
| shipments of lubricating oil which
were being sent to Germany by way
| of Holland as fertilizers
After the men had been under sur
Veillance several hours the bureau OF
fire investigation was called into the
! case yesterday and Chief Thomas
| Brophy cooperated with the police and
| secret service operatives in an in
vestigation which lasted until to.
| night.
Upon the orders from Fire Commits.
| sioner Adamson a mass of TESTIMONY
| which has been obtained will be de.
| livered as soon as it is Transcribed. tc
| District Attorney Swami and Police
Commissioner Woods
Acting Captain Tunney of tn,
| bomb squad" declared 200 bomb.
were found in the office of the Agri
cultural Chemical company and con
| fiSticated
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
$4,000 IN CASH IN
LYMAN'S SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
Vault Opened at Newark, NJ. j., by
Order of Federal Court.

New York, April 12.-More than $780,
900 in cash was found in a safe de-
posit box in a bank at Newark, n. J.,
rented by John Grant Lyman, under
arrest here for swindling invStors
throughout the country, when the
vault was opened today by order of
the federal court. In the box, which
was registered under the name of
George NJ. Brow, there were fourteen
$1,000; nine $500 and twenty S100 bills.
Lyman fled from this city in Febru-
ary after the collapse of the brokerage
firm of John H. Putnam and Company,
the name under which he operated
He was arrested in Florida and after
being brought back here was reticent
when questioned b ythe authorities re-
garding large sums which he was said
to have placed in various depositaries
The court order to open the safe de-
posit box in Newark was obtained by
John 7. Lyttle, receiver appointed &c
liquidate Lyman's financial affairs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
DoDD cooPERAGE PLANT.
MERIDEN, BURNED OUT
Firemen Found Hydrants Filled With
Stones and Gravel.

Meriden, Conn, April 12.-The waIe-
house district in this city was the
scene of the worst fire IN four Years,
when the plant of the Dodd CooLS~age
Company on State street was wiped
out with a total loss OF $4,000. The
plant is adjacent to the New Haven
road tracks and d spark from a pass
ing engine is believed to be the origin
of the fire. One of the hydrants was
so filed with stones and gravel hat
the fire department was handicapped
for nearly half an hour getting water
from that hydrant. The fire was dis
covered when the place was a raging
furnace. The alarm was rung at S:20
o'clock and the department had to re-
main on the scene all night. North
| bound trains were held up for an hour
! because Of the proximity of the fire
| to the tracks. The cooperage COM
pany had it splant stocked with lumber
which with the machinery was valued
at $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
Germany's Reply to
AmGriCanInquiries
REGARDING SINKING OF SHIPS
BY SUBMARINES.
COVERS SUSSEX CASE
Note Denies That Sussex Was Attack
ed by a German Submarine-Admits
Responsibility for Sinking of Other
Ships.

Berlin, April 12.-Germany's reply
to the inquiries of the American gov
ernment regarding the steamers SJs-
sex, Manchester Engineer. English
man, Berwindvale and Eagle Point,
signed by Gottlieb Won Jagow, the
German minister OF foreign affairs.
has been forwarded to Washington by
Ambassador Gerard.
Sussex Not Attacked by German Sub
marine.
The note denies that the Sussex was
attacked by German submarine. The
investigation covering the Sussex case,
says the note. was extended to all &c
tions undertaken on March 24-the
day of the Sussex incidental the
channel between Folkestone and Dicp-
pc. One steamer was sunk, the COM
mander of the German submarine
reaching the definite conclusion that
il was a war vessel. A sketch Of this
vessel. together with photographs re-
productions of a picture of the SUSSEX
were enclosed with the note, the d.f-
ference between the two craft being
| indicated.
Steamers Attempted to Escape.
The steamers Englishman and Eagl,
Point were sunk by German subma.
rines after they had attempted 20 es,
cape and time was allowed. for TIT
withdrawal of those on board.
| The steamer Berwindvale was pos
| sibly sunk by a German submarine
while definite details with regard {,
! the Manchester are lacking and there
| fore there has been no sufficient bash
| for investigation of those particula
! case.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION IN
NEW HAVEN, MAY 8
State Central Committee Met in Hart
ford Yesterday.

Hartford, Conn, April 12.-The pro-
gressive state convention will be held
at New Haven, Monday, May 8. at 1
p. m, at Wentworth hall, to elect
seven delegates and seven alternates
to the progressive national convention
in Chicago, June z.
Decision as to time and place of
the state convention was arrived at
today at a meeting of the progressive
state central committee in this city
The committeeman met at noon, had
luncheon and discussed business at
the same time. No comment was
made in the session as TO the action
OF the republican state convention i'm
sending an uninstructed delegation Ia
Chicago. The matter of a progressive
state ticket was not discussed. A re-
markably good representation of fine
committee was in attendance. Four
teen OF the districts were not repre-
sented- They are: First, Second
Third, Tenth, 18th, 18th, Goth. 2ist
25th, 26th, 2sth, S1st and 35th.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
SHORTAGE OF sIsAL FOR
MAKING BINDER TWINE.
American Farmers Face Possibility Of
Harvest Without Irvine.

Washington. April I2.-Shortage OF
sisal Tor making binder twine a senate
inNestisatns committee was told to-
day. is so great that the American
farmer faces the possibility OF a har-
vest without twine. W. p. Spencer,
counsel for a combination of Yucatan
Planters. said only 10000 bales Of sisaI
were IN this country and none can
now be procured from Mexico.
Senator Gronna declared the situa-
ton vas 50 serious IL mizht be neces-
sary 10 extend the investigation 70 de-
tertnine the amount OF twine in fac
tories and 20 undertake to prevent
dealers from putting a prohfbftive
price on stored sisal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
18TH ANNUAL SESSION
OF GRAND LODGE, N, Z. o. p.
$314,ooo Paid Out to Benefciaries-
Membership Shows Decrease,

New Haven, Conn, April 1.-THE
grand lodge, New England Order Of
Protect1on, met in 2Sth annual session
here today. Reports COVERING tba
work of the year were presented aud
officers elected. The report of tbe
grand secretary showed that during
the year $314,000 have been paid onf
to beneficiaries of deceased members,
that a considerable number of addition
to the membership have been made
since the last grand lodge session.
The total membership on De-. 81
last, was 1908, a decrease Of 1.Oe7
from the previous years figures.
John Z. Lyddy Of Bridgeport was
elected grand garden. The next con-
vention VIII be held in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
ALLEGED PLOTS IN
BEHALF OF FELIX DIAZ
Have Been Discovered In Aqua Prieta,
Mexico.

Douglas, Ariz., April 1.-Two al
legged plots in behalf of Felix Diaz
have been discovered in Augua Prieta,
it was announced by de facto govern
ment officials in the Mexican town op-
posite here. In the first, Relisaro Gar
cia, former commissioner of the town,
was arrested but on account of past
services rendered the Carranza gov
ernment was not executed, but order
cd by General P. Elias Gales, military
governor of Sonora to leave the state
at once. The other plot, it was an
nounced, involves Alberto Garcia, a
former Villa colonel in Sonora AIber-
to Garcia, it was said. is now under ar
rest in Tucson, Arizona, and the Mex
lean officials said an attempt will be
made to have him eXtradited. This
latter plot, it was said, contemplated
the seizure of Aqua Prieta, Naco and
Nogales in behalf of Diaz.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13

Hartford, April 12.-Organizltion Of
a new central committee had consid-
cradle interest to delegates by reason
OF contests in the 18th and 14th sena-
torlal districts. in the former Of
which Robert .. Eaton. a v.t-ran OF
10 years service. was defeated uftcen
TO eleven by Charles D. Morris o. Wal
hngfOrd while in the other district Ju-
cob D. Walter was reelected eighteen
10 five There were several nsE-r
changes IN districts. notably that IN
the 18th where former Representative
+. W. Knecn OF Shelton was CnoFcn
over William Holmes OF that place.
Committee by Districts.
The new state committee follows.
by districts:
First. " H Campbell. Hartford
Second-C. \. Goodwin. Hartford
Third-R. d. Bone. Hartford
Fourth-W. c. Cheney. Manchester
Fifth-C. T Treadway. Bristol
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
FURTHER INCREASE OF
U. S. FORCES IN MEXICO.
Important Developments Are Expected
to Be Announced Today.

Washington. April 12-Further in
crease Of the United States forces in
Mexico again IS prominent in official
consideration. II was learned that
upon the return here tomorrow Of Sec
reiaTy Baker from Cleveland there
might he important developments
In this connection * was officially
stated that General Pershing's future
movements in the hunt for Villa would
include adequare preparations for any
eventuality. Strengthening Of the
line Of communication for which trOopz
are needed principally has proceeded
with this end in view.
Late today confidential advices were
received from General Funston. under
stood to refer to the question OF the
line OF communicate Despite in
creased use Of Mexican railways IN
shipping supplies reported today. there
was no suggestion in any official quar-
ter that the strength Of the motor
| truck service would be decreased.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
DECISION AGAINST THE
MIDDLESEX BANKING CO
Fail to Recover $500 Corporation Tax
From Internal Revenue Dept,

Hartford, April 12-The United
States circuit court of appeals has
sustained the decision Of Judge E. S.
Thomas of the United States district
court to the effect that the government
need not refund about $500 in cor
poration taxes collected by the inter-
nal revenue department from the Mid
dlesex Banking company Of Middle
town. The company claimed that
the money taxes represented deposits
of customers.
Since the suit was brought against
the government the company has gone
into a receivership.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
TWO DANISH LINERS
TAKEN INTO KIRKWALL,
Were Bound from Copenhagen for New
York With Passengers.

London, Monday, April 10. 3.55 D. m.
The Danish liners United States,
New York March 80 for Christiania
and the HilIig Olav, bound from
Copenhagen for New York, both carry
ing passengers. mails and general car
goes, have been taken into Kirkwall.
The following merchantmen also have
been taken into the Scottish port: The
American steamship Brindilla, Phila-
delphia. March q, for Stockholm, with
a cargo of oil, and the Norwegian
steamers RomsdaIfjord, New York,
March 2, for Christiania, with a gem
eral cargo, and the Sola, New York,
March "a, for Christiania, with a cargo
of oil.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
new REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
A. ]. Bailey of This City Named for the Nineteenth
Senatorial District
w. J. BRENNAN, 18Th; G. H. BRADFORD, 10Th

Robert O. Eaton Veteran of 16 Years Service Was De-
feaed in 18th District-In State Convention Hon. Edwin
W. Higgins Was Chosen Delegate From the Second
Congression District to the Chicago National Converl-
tion-Roraback, Clark King and Maxwell Are the Del
egatesat-Large-J Henry Roraback of Canaan Was Re
elected Chairman of the Republican State Central Com
mtee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
INQUEST IN MYSTERIOUS
DEATH AT cos COB
No Cause Assigned for Death of Will
liam n. Scott.

Greenwich, Conn, April 12.-Upon
the request of Medical Examiner
Clark, Coroner John J. Phelan of
Bridgeport will come here tomorrow
and conduct an inquest into the cir
cumstances surrounding the death of
William H. Scott in Cos Cob last
night. Mr.. Scott, who was about 10
years old, was found dead in bed this
morning. The medical examiner af-
ter conducting a preliminary exanli-
nation, notified the coroner. He de-
clined to venture any opinion as to
the cause of death. Mr.. Scott was a
widower and lived with his daughter
Mrs. Charles Breeze. He was consid-
cred fairly well to do.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
CENSUS OF PLANTS WHICH
COULD MAKE MUNITIONS
Discussed in Plans for Industrial Pre-
paredness.

New Orleans. Ia. April 12-P1aus
for industrial preparedness and for a
census OF plants which could make war
munitions were discussed here today
BY Spencer Miller at the convention OF
the American Society Of MechanicaI
Engineers. Mr.. Miller Is the society's
representative on the navy consulting
board The inventory Of munitions
manufactures viii be made. he said
by Representatives in each state OF the
five national engineering societies. Sc
lected by them At the invitation OF
President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
HAMDEN MAN STRANGLED
HIMSELF WITH A CORD
James E. KilIam Had Recently Suf-
fered a Slight Shock.

New Haven, Conn, April 12.-James
2. Killam, So years old, committed
suicide at his home in Hamden to-
day by strangling with a bath robo
cord. He recently suffered slight
shock and had not acted nationally
for several days. For a number Of
years he was employed as custodian
of safety deposit vaults at local
bank. He leaves his wife,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13

Sixth-G. W. Klett. New Britain
SEVENTH. z Healey, Windsor
Locks.
Eishth-T. NJ Ullman. New Haven
Ninth-S- N. Judd. New Haven.
Tenth-F. E Whitaker, New Ha-
ven.
Eleventh.. V. Rattledorfer. New
Haven
Twelfth-C. d. Norris. WallinEford.
Thirteenth-W. H. Lyon. 1Ieriden.
Fourteenth-J- D. Walter. Cheshire.
Eiftecnth-U- G. Church. Waterbury.
Sixteenth-M- F. Perlinson. Water
bury.
mia.
Eishteenth-w. ]. Brennan, New Lon
don
Nineteenth-A. ]. Bailey. Norwich.
vile.
Continues on Page six)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
GERMANS PREPARING
WAY FOR INFANTRY
Evidently They Will EndeavOr to Capture Hill 3O4 and
lie Mort Homme
ARE NOW sHOWERING SHELL IN THAT REGION

Holding Infantry for Fresh Attacks Keypomts Which Are
Barring Their Way to the Fortress of Verdun-Compar-
ative Quiet Prevails East of the Meuse Where There
Has Been Much Vicious Fighting Artillery Dues and
Infantry Attacks Various Places the Russian Front
Are Reported-Italans Have Taken From the Austrans
the Heights North of Rponale
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-13
SUSPICION POINTS TO
WOLTER AS RIGAMIST
Bridgeport Cigarmaker Who Shot His
Wife and Himself.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 12.-Sus-
picion that Louis H. Wolter, who shot
his wife and fatally wounded himself
last night, is a bigamist developed to-
day. Friends said he had a wife and
two children in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Dwight H Tuttle, a New Haven at
torney, mentioned in a letter written
by Wolter in unf1attering verbiage,
denies allegations made by WoIter.
He came to this city today to inves-
tigate.
Wolter died in st. Vincent hospital.
Jealousy is said to be the motive for
shooting.