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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
SENSATIONAL CHARGES IN
 WIRE TAPPING CASE
Made by Mayor Mitchell Against Ro-
 man Catholic Charitable Institution.

New York, May 2s.-sensational charges by Mayor John Purroy Mitchell against some of his "co-re- ligionists' in attempted Justification of wire tapping during the investigation conducted by a committee appointed by Governor Whitman into the af- fairs of Roman Catholic Charitable institutions in this city, were made late this evening before the investiga- tion committee headed bg Senator Geo. K. Thompson.
 The mayors allegations were prompted by the indictment in Kings County earlier in the day by John A K:ngsbury, city commissioner of charities and Wn. H. H3tchlxiss, spe- cial counsel for the clraities depart ment, for their part in the tapping of the tappings. The chief witnesses against them before the grand jury were Catholic clergymen.
 Mayor Mitchell and Police Commis- sfoner Woods were witnesses before tht jury but were not indicted aIthougr the presentment of the jury declared they merited a most severe condem. nation" if they approved wire tappine merely to furnish counsel with in. formation in a law case or to gratif. curiosity
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
FAILS TO GET WIDOWS
 SHARE OF sTRATToN ESTATE
Case of Mrs. Sophie Gertrude chsl.
 lew Thrown Out of Court.

Colorado Springs, Colo, May B. The case of Mrs. Sophie Gertrude Chellew suing the estate of the late Winfield g. Stratton, millionaire min- ing man, was thrown out today in the district court on the ground that Mrs. Che1Iew is not the widow of Strslt- ton as alleged. Mrs. Chellew based her claim to the widows share of the estate upon an alleged marriage Go Stratton when he was penniiess Texas cowboy.
 Mrs. Chellew further declared that Stratton left her and she was after ward informed that he had been kill ed by Indians. Believing him dead she married again.
 Years later, her complaint set forth. she met Stratton in LeadviIle. Colo, and Stratton and then a millionaire, acknowledged their marriage, gave her some money and promised her half his estate by will. Stratton's fortune was founded up- on his discovery of the famous Inde- pendence Mine at Cripple Greek. Al his death the estate was estimated al six millions.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
MEETING OF CONN. DEEPER
 WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION
Mayor E. G. Rogers of New London
 One of She Vice Presidents.


 Middletown. Conn. May 2S.-The Connecticut Deeper Waterways asso- citation, at it's annual meeting here to- day, discussed routine business af- fairs, listened to addresses pertaining to improving the waterways in the state, partook of a Connecticut River Shad dinner and elected officers for next year as follows:
 President. Frank H. Johnson. New Britain: vice presidents, Major Sam uel Russell. IT,. Middletown; Mayor B. c. Rogers, New London; F. H Kingsbury, Bridgeport; Henry B. 1 Sargent New Haven: secretary-t treas urer. Charles H. Nichols. New Haven
 Most of t6a delegates, who mum bered about loo, made the trip to this city by steamer from New Haven 1 Wind and tide were high and the steamer was three hours late ir docking here. A delegation was pres. ent from Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
HEARTY SUPPORT TO
 CHURCH PENSION FUND
Voted at Annual Meeting of Church
 Club Of conneotieut.

support to the church pension fund was voted at the annual meeting of the Church Club of Connecticut held at the Highland Country Club this evening. This club is composed of lay members of the Episcopal churches of Connecticut and about 100 were present at the meeting. Fol- lowing are the officers elected:
 President, F. A. Hartman, New Haven; vice presidents, William c. Pease of Hartford and Alfred Glider sleeve of GilderSleeve; secretary, Charles F. Chase of New Britain; treasurer, Charles 1T. Cornwall of New Haven; executive committee, com prfsing officers and G. ul Buckley, of Hartford; B. 1T. Heminway, Water bury; J. K. Smith. Waterbury; S. w Randall. Rockville, and Fl. w. Snow New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
AMERICAN DOLLAR STRONGER
 ON SCANDINAVIAN RouRsE
Had Dropped to s.27 From the Nor-
 nal 3.73.

Stockholm. May B. via London. 42 D. m-TEle American dollar and the English pound have at last shown some strength on Scandinavian bours- es. The fall of these two exchanges. which seemed to go down hand in hand, was definitely checked last week after the dollar had touched .27 from the normal 3.73. and the po,IntI had touched 15.35 from the normal 1920. The dollar hung for several days at this low level, then Jumped to BPS and today was quoted at 30. The pound climbed faster and was duot- ed today at 15.65.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
EXTENSION OF NOTES
 REQUESTED BY B. & M.
With Interest Discounted at the Rate
 of Per Cent. a Year.

Boston, Mass, May 2s.-Directors of the Boston and Main Railroad com pany today voted to request an ex- tension of the company's notes from June 2 to July IT Of this year, with interest discounted at the rate of six per cent. a year. This was decided upon, it was stated, in order to give the reorganization committee of the road more time to complete their plans. During the day the trustees of the company met committee of the directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad which holds shares of Boston and Maine stock through the medium of the Bos- ton Railroad Holding company. The trustees explained the various sug- gestions that have been made to re- organize the Boston and Maine, and later the New Haven company pre- sented the subject at the regular
 meeting of the company's directors for their information.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
DIVIDED CONTROL OF
 BRITISH AIR SERVICE
Disapproved of by Baron Montagu
 in House of Commons.

London. May g, $40 ?. m.-Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, former vice ehairman of the joint naval and nili- tary board, in the house today moved a resolution complaining against di- vided control of the nations air service. The debate which feGowed and which was adjourned until tolnor- row. when Earl Cursor of Kedleston, Lord Privy Seal will speak, was considered noticeable before the maid en speech of the Baron Northcline, who had been silent member of the house of lords for & decade The chief points in Baron Nurfhcliffess s spe4eh were fiae expressed belief that the new air hoard must develop into an air ministry, that there was need for enconraging inventors and ularu-
 factNrers that the sovezrtzzlsJ1g would be nlaeed iI, fs1e way Of getting all the required air craft and that there should be timely tratnf1g of an ade. quate number of air pilots.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
SUIT TO COMPEL UNITED
 STATES TO REFUND S1oo, 900
Brought by Ten Trust Companies in
 Federal Court at New York.

New York, May 2s.-Ten trust com panies began a suit in the federal court here today to compel the Unit ed States to refund about $100,O00 they have paid as special war taxes im- posed in October, 1914 The tax was collected as the result of ruling by government official chasing the trust companies with other banking institutions and assessing them about one dollar a thousand on their sur- plus capital and undivided profits.
 The trust companies contend that such funds as they use for title in- surance, trust and executor business and mortgages should pc exempt from this tax They placed experts on the witness stand to show that little of their business is taxable
 Should the trust companies win the action, the government may be com peIled to refund more than $500 900 collected under protest from trust companies throughout the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
NEW WoMAN,s PARTY FOR
 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
Movement Launched by Congressional
 Union of Chicago.

party will go into the presidential
 campaign with $1OO,00O to it's credit, If a movement launched today by the Congressional union is successful. An
 nouncement of a plan to raise thou-
 sands to finance the Women's light to secure the passage of the Susan B, Anthony amendment was made by Miss Alice Paul, national chairman of the union, at convention headquarters to- day. The campaign was launched by committee of suffragists. Contrlbu- ticns amounting to $2,210 have been secured as starter, it was announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
BATTLE FOR VERDUN ]
 INCREASING IN FURY
Germans Have Replied to the Terrific French Of-
 fensive in the Douaumont Region
FRENCH TENACIOUSLY HOLDING POSITIONS

Heavy Masses of German Troops Have Been Thrown Against the Picked French Troops Each Attack Was Preceded by Powerful Artillery Preparations Teutons Gained Footing i'm Trenches to the West of Le Mort Homme, But Were Immediately Driven Out by French Counter Attacks Admits in Several Sections the Italians Have Fallen Back On Their Main Line of De fense-British House of Commons Has Passed Vote of Credit Aggregatng About $1,5OO 100000, Which Brings Total War Credit to About $11 91O, 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
CHICAGO TEACHERS MAY
 BELONG TO FEDERATION.
Injunction Issued for Board of Edu-
 cation Has Been Dissolved.

Chicago, May 23.-A permanent in- junction against the enforcement of the so-called Loeb rule which would pro- schools from belonging to the Chicaso Teachers federation as long as it was affiliated with the Chicago Federation of Labor was issued in the circuit court here today. The board of educati6r will appeal to inc supreme court The Loeb rule was passed by the board ol education last September
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
CHAIN OF EVIDENCE AGAINST WAITE
State Claims Conclusive Proof of the Murder of Hi
 Wealthy Father-n-LaW, lOhn E. Peck
COUNSEL ANNOUNCES ACCUSED WILL TESTIFY

lender of the Mysterious Telegram May De DvuIged When I State Calls aK. Adams Said to be Woman John
 cnif Special Officer Detailed to Watch Waite, Declares
 That if Waite Was Insane When He Killed His Wife's Parents Imprisonment in the Tombs Has Had Re-
 marlabe Effect on Defendants Most Trying
 Ordeal Will Come Today When His Wife, Her Brother and the Studio Woman Will Take the Stand Against
 Him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN
 TO BE CALLED TO-DAY
Protesting Against Interference WIth
 Neutral MaiIs.

Washington, May 23.-A Completed new draft of the note to Great Brit ain protesting against Interference with neutral mails was sent to the state department today by President Wilson for transmission to London. IT probably will go forward tomorrow. when Secretary Lansing, who has been Ill for several days, returns to his desk The secretary had planned to sign the note at his home so that it might be cabled tonight, but de- cided late this afternoon to wait un- til tonorroW
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
FEEDING OF CIVILIAN
 POPULATION OF POLAND
Will be Subject of Conference Be- tween Ambassador Gerard and Ger man Chancellor.

Berlin via, London, May 2S, $40 D.. m.-James W. Gerard, the American ambassador today received the Britt ish counter proposals to the plan sub mitted by Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador to Great Brit ain for the feding of civilian popula- ton of Poland by the American com mission MT. Gerard will immedi- ately start negotiations with Germany He expects to see the imperial chan celIor on the subject.
 The British acceptance of the pro posals to feed the civilian population of Poland by an American commission carries the stipulation that the relief must be applied to that portion of Poland in Austrian occupation and not confined to that part occupied by Germany. Germany and Austria must also agree to care properly forthe pop ulations of Serbia. Albania and Monte negro.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
BOY KILLED WHILE RIDING
 ON HANDLE BARS oF BICYCLE
Struck in Hartford by Truck Driven
 by A. Galugh of Stafford.
Hartford. May 23.-Joseph F. F

Hartford, May 2s.-Joseph F. Kitty. aged 10, was run over and instantly killed by a three ton automobile truck driven by A. Calugh of Stafford here late today. The boy was riding on the handle bars of bicycle driven by his chunlb. John Quinn, when Quinn became confused and the truck struck the bicycle Quinn escaped with minor hmrts Kiltyss neck was broken The driver of the truck Wan not arrested
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
NEW YORK IS NOW
 WORLDS BUSIEST PORT
Last Year Exceeded by $200,0oo Lon
 don's Import and Export Figures.

Washington, May 2S.-war trade has made New York within the last year the worlds busiest port. The American city has exceeded by S200,- 000, ,o0o London's import and export figures.
 New York's combined 1915 exports and imuports, figures prepared at the department of commerce today, show a total of S2. .125, ,000, GOO. Exports are put at $I,194, ,000, ,0O0, and imports at $931,- 00O. .00O. London imports were larger at $1,232, ,O00, GOO but her exports amounted to only $696. .00O, 900.
 Other ports in the order of thelE importance are: Hamburg, Antwerp Liverpool, Marseilles and Havre.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
eaion n Norwich Double That Any Other Fape, a Circulation
CabIed Paragraphs
German Traffic in. Baltic Restored.

German Traffic in. Baltic Restored.
 Copenhagen, via London, May 2S' II 20 D. n-German traffic in the Bal- tic has been restored according to MaImo despatch to the ol1tiken. Ff1e German merchantmen says the despatch arrived in Swedish harbors today escorted by a large squadron of German warships.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
hapfiat DiaapprovaI Of Divorce.

Minneapolis, May 2s.-Tha divorce question was the subject of sharp de- bate at today's session of the Northern Baptist convention, but finally was disposed of by the adoption of a reso- lutton disappr cvings the action of min- 1stera who ofFiciate tat the marriage of divorced persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Movements of steamships.

Rotterdam, May p. = Arrived: steamer Ryndam, New York.
 Gibraltar, May 20.-Sailed: Steamer Giuseppe Verdi, (from Genoa) New
 Bordeaux, May 21.-Sailed: Steam CT Chicago, New York.
 New York, May z3.-SaiIed. Steam CT Regina DItaIia. Genoa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Another Arreat for lrish outbreak.

Tra1ee, via London, May 2S, S.4S D. m.-Anotqaer arrest made here today is believed to have been made in connec- tion with the landing of Sir Roger Easement just prior to the outbreak of the recent rebellion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
Nau aerman Nar Laan.

Copenhagen, via London: May 1g .11.O4 D. m.-Tne German Eovelrnenf according to the Vossische Zeiture (BerIin), early in June will propose q bill for a new war loan of ten hilIEt1 marks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

3 William F. Daley, who was made chief of the Brockton fire department Monday night, assisted fu rezcyli1g 2 family of seven persons when he aTt- swered his first alarm yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Annie Moeuey Of B7sdeepers, s wears old. a widow, killed herself by ilanefne last evening in her home. She had been sick.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Queen Elizabeth of Belgium hai been decorated with the French Wa:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Tho true shape of the earth still nwaata accurate determination.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

With tive conventions threatened one the regular and the other a se- cessionist-the Republicans of Texas met at Fort Worth to select delegates to the National convention. The con- yention will be ti-Rosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

The Progressive party of Texas, in state convention at Waco, Tex, con demned the policies of the Wilson ad- ninistration, commended the principles of True Americanism and prepared ness, as typifed by Col. Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

One hundred passengers and 75 of the crew of the Southern Pacific liner Proteus, were vaccinated, and the ship furnigated on it's arrival at New York from New Orleans, when passenger was found suffering from smallpox.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Ambassador Page at London cabled the State Department that he had been officially advised that the death sentence of Jeremiah c. Lynch, American convicted of participation in the Irish rebellion, had been changed to ten years' imprisonment
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Nearly 2,so0 station employees on the Boston and Maine Railroad, members of the Brotherhood Of Railroad Station Ernpacyes, last night began bailotting their demands for a wage increase of 15 per cent. and an eight hour day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Anniversary Week, marking the sis annual gathering of the American In, itariau Association and allied organ 1zafion; opened at Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Sheriff s. N. HaiIey of Ebert Go. was shot and killed in the court hause at Elberton, Ga, by Arnold Morley. an attorney, who accused the sheriff of being rough with negro prisoner.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Three persons were killed and four seriously injured in windstorm which demolished dozen houses at a mining camp near Birmingham, Ala.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Prospects are for a quick settlement fo the strike of 4,0o0 union clothing workers at Boston, who went out y..s- terday, demanding shorter working hours and more pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

The Supreme Court held to be un- constitutional a Wisconsin law revok- ing charters of foreign corpoI ations which remove cases from the State to the Federal courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Senator Albert B. cumnains, o1 Iowa. was unopposed on the Repubu- can presidential ballot in South Ia sota primary yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

A constitutional amendment for Fed eral prohibition was endorsed by the Cumberland Presbyterian church at it's Seth general assembly at Birmingham, Ala.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Timothy HeaIy, Irish member of Parliament, created an uproar in the House of Commons during debate on the Irish situation by shouting, we are not going to stand here and see our people shot"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

General Manager D. c. Moon of the New York Central Lines West, an- nounced that A. s. Ingalls,, general superintendent of third district, is made manager of the lines west of Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

President Wilson was asked by Gen. W. B. Harvey, commissioner of Ma tionai Guard in the District of Co1um- bia, to issue statement calling on the public to get behind the National
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

William Brandt, treasurer of the American Surety Co, stabbed himself at the New York office of tie company, and was rused to the hospital in se- rious condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Food prices in Berlin have reached a new high level, and the people art anxiously awaiting the appointment of&a food dictator"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

The Trans-AtIantic steamship lane are remarkably free from ice thi year, Capt. Lewis of the coast guar, cutter Seneca reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

JeweIry valued at $1,ooo,ooo was placed on exhibition at the annual tail Jewellers Association at Buffalo
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

PatroIrnan John Gallagher of Jer- sey City accidentally shot and killed himself at his home while transfer inug his revolver from one coat to another.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

M. 6IondeI, Minister to Rumania, will be succeeded by Col De Saint Aulaire, now Adjutant to the Resident General of Morocco.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Lieut.. RoeIke, of the German Air Corps, brought down his 18th enemy aeropIane. The Kaiser promoted him to be captain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Secretary of War Baker has been officially advised of the refusal of 116 Texas militiamen to be sworn in for border duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Four trainmen were seriously injur- ed when a Pennsylvania freight train was derailed in the Caledonia tunnel Pennsylvania.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-25

A large number from here took
in the leap year dance in Marvin
Friday night and-a all report a splen-
did time.
y Harry Hicks visited at Claude
Hicks Thursday and. Friday.
Mrs. Bert Berdine Larson is on
the sick list this week Mrs. Mace
came down from Summit one day
to help with the work.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-25
OSCEOLA

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Lauritsen and
family visited at Martin Laurit-
sens Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Hicks spent
Thursday in Osceola.
A couple Of boys from Farmer.
S. D., have been visiting at the H.
Engert home.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-25

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plows and does the work Of eight horses on your farm. It oMs vey little when
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Lion at half the cost you could do it with horses The Lion is the last word in
Tractor Efficiency.
Write for descriptive folder Of call and see the tractor q Marvin
JOHN MARINER & FRANZ uNcREN, Marvin 81.
Distributors for Grant, Roberts & Day Counties
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-02-25

'sf STOCKHOLM -
Miss Lizzie johnson came thome
from Big Stone last Friday for a
few days vacation from her school
work. Her father Mr. @. p. John
son accompanied her back on We'd
nesday
Mrs Holt is down from Water
town visiting her daughter, Mrs.
C. E Carlson.
A few of the young people walk
ed out to r. A., Lundquists last
Sunday Afternoon and report pleasant
walking.
Mrs. G. f. Carlson was pleasantly
surprised last Friday afternoon
when quite a number of her friends
stepped in and took possession Of
the house. A pleasant afternoon
is reported by all those present.
Miss Ellen Berg is assisting with
the house work at the E. O.. Carlson
nome. -a
Miss Annie Holt visited : in town
between trains last Monday.2~
Announcements !, are at IN hand
announcing the marriage Of. Miss
Olga Anderson and Mr.. .Chas.
S0effker is Of Twin Brooks. Mrs.
Soeffker Of the Stockholm girls
and we join in wishing q long and
happy life together.
Mr.. Emil Berg left for Minnea-
poiis Wednesday to spend = week
attending the Hardware 4 dealers
convention, and . meetingssof the
Minnesota conference Of the Luth-
ran church, also to visit relatives.
Mi0 Esther REDEEM and MI. Alfred
Nelson made : trip to Milbank last
Born % Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Carl
ron On Thursday Feb. II, : boy.
Mr. AlCot AndsEson left for the
cities Tuesday, where he will work
for : while.
Tuesday being . holiday our
sntal carriers enjoyed : ret.
IT. s1totor A11esson hit lnal
Lnes ~ = Nit With frisndS
6ns1, ~.