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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
LIFE RATS PROVE
SUPERIOR TO BOATS.
Are More Easily Launched in a Heavy
Sea.

Dover Feb 90, 2.S2 a. m-The su-
periority of RATS and life belts over
boats for life saving purposes appears
to have been established by the sink
ing of the liner Maloja, which went
down after striking a mine off this
port Sunday. Life RATS are easily
launched, whereas it has been shown
that 1t is nearly impossible to launch
boat from a moving ship in heavy
sea. without inviting disaster
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN
JAPAN AND UNITED STATES,
DweIt Upon BY Count Okuma, Prime
Minister of Japan.

Boston, Feb. 2S.-Expressions of
great regard for America and its in
stitutions and of the strong desire of
the Japanese people for continued
good relations with the United States
were made by Count Okuma, prime
minister of Japan. in an interview at
Toxic today with Rev. Francis E.
Clark. president of the Worlds Chris
tian Endeavor union, according to a
cablegram received at the headquart-
ers Of the union here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
EXPLOSION BELIEVED TO BE
:. IN WoBURN CHEMICAL PLANT
Windows in MeIrose, Seven Miles Dis
tant, Were Shattered.

Boston, Feb. "a heavy explosion,
believed to have been in one of the big
chemical works in Woburn, was felt
over a wide territory early today
Windows in Melrose, more than sew
en- piles from the chemical works.
were shattered and buildings in Bos-
ton, IL miles from Woburn, were
shaken. The chemical works have
been filing large war orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
HEAD CRUSHED BETWEEN
ELEVATOR AND FLOORING.
Body of PawtYaket Man Found in EIe-
vator Well in Providence.

Providence, R. I, Feb. 2S-Joseph
Gallagher of Pawtucket lost his life
this afternoon when his head became
crushed between the bottom of the ele-
vator and the flooring between the fifth
and sixth stories of the Merchants
Cold Storage company's building. The
police believe he attempted to leave
the lift without shutting off the power.
The body was found at the bottom of
man.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
CARS FOR COMMERCE IN
FRANCE RESTRICTED.
Owing to the Present Military Needa
Order by Ministry of War.

Paris. Feb. 27, p. m.-The ministry
Of war announced today that owing to
the present military needs and the
suspension of navigation freight cars
cannot be placed at the disposition of
commerce except to a very limited ex-
tent.
THE public will understand" SAYS
the announcement, that the interests
of the national defense must take
precedence over private interests and
will accept with patriotic abnegation
the new sacrifice which is imposed"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
TRAINING COLLEGE FOR
SALVATION ARMY WORKERS
To Be Established in Chicago as Me-
mortal to Late General Booth.

clergymen held today under the au-
spices of the New York Federation of
Churches approved a plan to establish
a national training college here and in
Chicago for Salvation Army members
as memorial to the late General Will
liam Booth. Fifty churches extended
invitations to Salvation Army repre-
sentatives to speak to their congrega-
tions in furtherance Of the project,
which calls for the raising of a fund
of $1,000, 600.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Jacob n. Schiff has contributed
$4,000 to the American Red Cross In
New York for the equipment Of a
second base hospital of 500 beds.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
FOUND DEAD SITTING
UPRIGHT IN TOURING CAR,
Thomas J. Inman, 55, Retired Busi-
ness Man of Arctic Center, r. !.

Providence, R. L, Feb. 2s.-ThomaS
Inman. So, a retired hotel man of Arc
tic Center, was found dead sitting up
car on a small lane off Sockanoset
avenue, in Cranston, today by Chief
of Police Andrews of West Warwick
An autopsy is to be performed this
afternoon to determine the cause of
death.
There are said to be suspicious cir
cumstances surrounding the case.
Footprints leading away from the ma
chine indicated to the police that there
was someone with Inman before he
died. Inman left home at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, telling his wife and
daughter he would be back in an hour.
The hunt for him began last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
SHIPMENT OF $1,5o0,ooo
GOLD TO HOLLAND
Made Under Agreement With British
Government Against Seizure.

New York, Feb. 2s.-Another gold
shipment to Holland under an agree
ment with the British government
against seizure will go forward tomor-
row on the Holland American liner
Nieuw Amsterdam for Rotterdam,
touching Falmouth. The shipment,
nounced today by the Guaranty Trust
company and brings the recent move
ment of gold to Holland from this
country TO about $4,000, GOO. The pres
ent shipment is for payment of Suma-
ira tobacco purchased in Holland for
the account of American importers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
SHIPMENTS OF DYEsTUFFs
VALUED AT $4,000,
Great Britain Willing 10 PERMIT. m
Germany Will LIT Embargo.

Washington, Feb. 2e.-Great Britain
WIFI permit the shipment OF two car
goes Of dyestuffs valued at $4,000. 900
from Rotterdam to the United States,
Ambassador Page at London has ad-
vfsed the state department, and ON
cials here are hopeful that Germany
win make an exception to its embargo
by granting permission for their ex-
portation
Ambassador Page said that the
British foreign office had given him
assurances that the cargoes would not
be interfered with.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
BLOW ON HEAD FATAL
TO PAWTUcKET MAN.
Police Are Looking for Fellow Work.
man Suspected of Assault.

Providence, R. L, Feb. 2S.-George
w. Clark of Pawtucket, employed at a
local garage, died today a few hours
after he received a blow on the head,
and the police at once began a search
for Brickley N. Dresser, a fellow
workman.
The two men were alone in the gar
age and when the foreman, who had
been notified by Dresser that there had
been trouble, reached the building,
Dresser had disappeared.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
GERMANY HAS ADDRESSED
SHARP NOTE TO PORTUGAL.
In Protest Against Seizure of German
Merchant Vessels.

Berlin, Feb. 2s.-(By Wireless to
Sayville)-Germany has addressed a
sharp note to Portugal in protest
against seizure of German merchant
vessels by the Portuguese authorities.
This measure is characterized as
violation of Germany's treaty rights
and the hope is expressed that Por-
tugai will resoind it's action
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Rear Admiral Zimmerman Of the
German navy died at WeIhelmshayen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

jean Mounet- Suliy, trasedian at
at the Coincide Franchise in Paris, Is
seriously i'll there
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
BATTLE AT VERDUN
STILL IS UNDECISIVE
While Germans Claim Further Advances, They Are
FIatIy COntradcted by the French
DESPERATE FIGHTING AROUND DOUAUMONT

Fort Has Fallen the Germans But is Reported to be in
Ruins-French Counter Attacks Were Delivered With
Such Force That Some of the German Detachments
Were Driven Back-Throughout the Entire Sector of
Vedun Except the Western Bank of the Meuse River
the Artillery Duels Are of Vast Proportions
Hungarans Repulsed by Russians in Galicia.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The body of Henry Hoffman of New
York, believed to have been killed in
the avalanche in he Engadine Noun
tains, Switzerland, ha not been recov-
cred.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Several Swiss frontier guards have
been buried by avalanches. Five SOL
diers were killed when struck by q
slide while many others have been dug
out alive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double THIS
oabIed Paragraphs
Steamer southford Sunk.

London. Feb. rs, s.O5 p. m.-Accord-
ing to LIoyds the British steamer
Southford, formerly the Sinbad, has
been sunk. Eleven of the vessels
crew were saved. Two were killed.
The Southford was a vessel of S97
tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
J. s. Raymond.

New York. Feb. 2s.-The death of ].
S. Raymond. vice president of the
Clyde and Mallory Steamship compa-
nies, was announced here today. Mr..
Raymond died yesterday at his home
in Essex Falls, N. J., at the age of As.
He had been in the steamship business
for 20 years. He was formerly chair
man of the American Railway Ac-
counting association
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Marines fired on a man prowling
about the naval magazine at bingham
Mass. The man escaped in a power
boat, and additional guards have been
stationed at the magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Thirty Spanish Sisters of Charity
sailed from Vera Cruz for New York
on the steamship Antonio Lopez.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The Jewish Relief Fund nowamounts
to SS,254, 404.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
Man EIeetroeuted &c shelton.

Shelton, Conn, Feb. 29.-John Mans.
field Of Derby was killed today at 8,
BlumenthaPs min by scock Of elec-
tricity from a portable electric light
with which he was working. He was
40 years old and single.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

After eleven weeks Imprisonment,
JACOB SWobida, spy suspect, was re-
leased from jail, at Salem, N, ].
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Gen. Carranza has warned officers
of the 1. w. W. in Mexico that any at
tempt at carrying out the general
strike throughout Mexico will be met
by force.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Rev. Edward Downes, who was
stricken with apoplexy while celebrate
ing mass at ST Mary's Roman Catholic
church in Mt. Carmel, was resting fair
ly comfortably Monday, but his condf-
ton remains precarioue.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Brig. Gen. A. D. Macdonald, of the
Canadian Overseas forces was shot
through the shoulder at the front by q
German sniper. He is said to be do
ing well.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

A report from Zurich says thai
cholera is raging in Croatia, where
thousands have already died of the
disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Frank n. Sommer, of Newark, NJ. j.,
was elected dean of the law school of
New York University. Twenty five
years ago, Mr.. Sommer, then an Of
flee boy, attended the university law
school at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29
OBITUARY..
Harry L. Saunders.

Providence, R. l., Feb. 2S.-Harry L.
Saunders, a leader Of the progressive
party in Rhode Island, died suddenly
today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Joseph r. Lennon, aged SO, and Ell
mer Inman, so, Of Chatworth, N. J.,
were instantly killed when the auto in
which they were riding was struck by
a Jersey Central express train at
ChatwOrth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The stockholders of the Southington
Naional bank at a special meeting in
that city Monday voted to liquidate the
bank and merge the business into that
Of a trust company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Pierre Rossi, convicted of the at
tempted murder of Mrs. Mary FIavelle
juries when Rossi attempted to rob
of Chicago, who later died Of her in
her was sentenced in Rome to 8 years
and 4 months Imprisonment.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The strike of dressmakers' helpers
in Paris is spreading to many large
firms. The strikers demand increas-
ed wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Princess Alice of Bourbon has been
indicted at Florence, Italy, for spread
ing peace propaganda among wounded
soldiers there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Thirty-three American nurses, from
the Mercy Hospital, Chicago, left Lon
don for six months service in the field
at the British front
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

After having been closed months
pubic schools in Mexico City and the
Federal District have opened.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Federal officers raided the plant of
Eagle Stamping Co., at Providence, R.
l., and uncovered a complete counter
feiting outfit. Kirker Dederian, known
also as K. Gregory, was arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The French liner Espagne, threat
ened with destruction by an anony-
nous letter writer, will sail from New
Y ork for Bordeaux.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The Workingmen's Club a Portland,
Ore, maintained by private charity for
the unemployed, closed its doors be-
cause the number OF unemployed in
Portland has become so small that
the clubs mission is considered full
filed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

George w. kendriol<, Jry widely
known in financial and business CIR
cles Of Philadelphia and one Of the
best known members of the Masonic
order in the United States, died sud-
denly from heart disease. He was rs
years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Mrs. Nellie Best, eecretary of the
Women's nti-Conscription League,
was sentenced in London to six
months Imprisonment for circulating
literature urging men not to enlist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

William Lambert, for forty years one
Of New Britain's best known grocers
died at his home there Monday at the
age of &c years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Three Mexicans and a negro, accus-
ed of having attacked a school teach
er, were shot and killed when they
tried to escape from Texas rangers
taking them to Edinburgh, to escape
lynching.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The British steamer Franklin, which
was believed to have been sunk by a
submarine, arrived at Boston, a week
overdue because of gales.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

measure prohibiting the importa-
ton OF luxuries which can be dispens-
ed with was passed by the German
Bundesrath.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

The Allies have taken control OF the
Greek railways in Macedonia east and
west of Salonica
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

An anonymous giver has contributed
$1,000 to the American Ambulance
Hospital in Paris for the purchase Of
an ambulance in memory Of Richard
NJ Hall, Dartmouth student, killed
while driving an ambulance at the
front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Burglars visited the national bank
building in New Britain over Sunday
and looted four dentists offices, taking
a quantity Of gold and platinum.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-29

Announcement was made at Chat
thnooga. Tenn. by local capitalists that
they will build there a $4,000 900 open
heath steel plant and rolling mill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Fair to Both Sides.

Phairson MacPherson was a Scots- man. Also he was a coal merchant. Also he was in love. His lassie was a. sensible lass and she knew him to be the richest man in town. But she wanted to be quite sure that he had come by all his money honestly be- fore she decided to marry him.
 .'Hoo is it that ye quote the lowest prices in the toon, and make reduc- tfons on them for yer freens and yet ye make sich enormous profits?" she asked.
 . ."Weel, it's this way" explained the canny Scot in an undertone. And yell be no tellin' any one aboot it wull ye? Ye see, I knock of twa shillings a ton because a customer is freen O mine, and then knock off twa hundredweight ton because I am a freen O. his!'-Atlanta Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
FURTHER DEMANDS ARE
 .. =. IMPOSED ON GREECE

[ LONDON, Nov. 9.-The presenta. tion by the entente allies of further demands on Greece, including the re- moval of the Greek troops to the southern part of the country and the handing over of all Greek war sup- plies is reported by our correspcn- dent.
 The Athens dispatch, which is dat ed Friday, says the demands were pre- scented to King Constantine by the French military authorities. Greece is ordered to transfer her entire mil itary force to Morea. She is also or dered to deliver over to the allies all war material collected. Other de- mands were made, the nature of which is unknown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
SERUM FOR INFANT1LE
 tt PARALYSIS IS FOUND

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-The University of California hospital an- nounced today that staff physicians have collected with success the new serum for the treatment of infantile paralysis from patients who have re- covered from the disease. The serum was developed in the East during the recent epidemic of infantile paralysis. Dr. William Palmer Lucas, professor of children's diseases in the Univer- sity of California hospital, said:
 we are now developing this serum at the University of California hospi- tai. We hope to get enough to sup ply any physician who applies for it.. The serum is secured from the blood of patients who have recovered. Any time between three months and seven years after their recovery their blood can be used. The serum has value only when used in the early stages of the disease. want to emphasize this point"
 Physicians whose infantile paraly- sis patients have recovered are coop erating with Dr. Lucas by sending these patients to hiN. Dr. Lucas said today he would be glad to have volun- teers send him their names and ad- dresses if they are willing to assist him in securing the serum. l..
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Steel Makes High Record.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-United States Steel made a new high record in this mornings strong and active r.arket, block of 3100 shares chang ings hands at 12O.75. This exceeds it's previous maximum by one-eighth of a point. Later steel touched 121. Other industrial shares, particularly the steel and iron issues, sugars, Cen tral Leather and moderate priced rails, were higher by to points.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Ouake in California.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9-Two dis tinct earthquake shocks were felt hero last night, the first at 6:45 and the second at 6:55. Residents at vari- ous parts of the city stated chande- Hers and pictures were shaken but no damage was done. Each lasted but a few seconds. The shocks were felt also at Fresno, Ventura, Oil Center. Bakersfield and other points but no damage was reported.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY
 IN RUSSIAN CAPITAL
PETROGRAD, Nov. 8.-The minis

PETROGRAD, Nov. 8.-The minis ter Of the interior, H. Protopopoff, has applied to the military authorities according to the Rech, for permission 10 draw upon the military stores for food supplies for the population of Petrograd and Moscow. The minister points out that in view of the impor- tant part played by these capitals in the conduct of the war it is essential that they shall not be allowed to suf- fer for want of provisions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Taxes Now Due.

Taxes for the Town of Valdez for the year 1916 are now due and paya- ble at my office at the corner of Key stone avenue and Mckinley street. Taxes will be delinquent on Monday, December 4, 1916, at o'clock p. m., and unless paid prior thereto, pen alty of 1Q. per cent will be added to the amount and interest at the rate of 12 per csnt per annum.
 Warrants issued by the present council win be accepted in payment of taxes.
 Office Hours: 10 a. m. to 12 m. and 2 p. m. to p. m., except Sun days.
 Dated this 9th day of November, 1916.
 E. c. AMES,
 Town Treasurer Kill II l2s.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Nitrate Workers Strike.

SANTIAGO, Chilli, Nov. Slowing to difficulties with the shippers, a strike has been declared by the work CTS in the nitrate fields. So far there have been no disorders as a result of the strike, but shipments are being interrupted. Chile produces annually 2,40O,O00 metric tons of nitrates, of which all but 100000 metric tons are exported.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Swiss Seal Is Seized.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-Jules Metz ger, who says he is Swiss eourier, declared today on his arrival here on the steamship Noordam that Swiss of- ficial documents bearing the seal of that government had been seized by English officers who searched the ship he was on.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Plan Department of Munitions.

BERLIN, Nov. 9.-The creation of a department of munitions as com plement to the ministry of war was announced today. The new organi- zation will have charge of the work of securing raw materials for ammuni- tion and other war supplies and of looking after the feeding of the mu- nitiOn workers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
On to MOrningside.

About six months hence visitors in the sMorningside asylum will look upon a group of industrious inmates busily figuring with pencil and paper and will be informed that the said group are Valdez citizens trying to figure out who was elected president; i; that they got the habit and couldn't t quit.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
The Italian.

The Italian, six act play at the Empress tonight. This is picture that all men, women and children should sec George Beban is at his best character study in this fine play
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Tokay and Emperor Grapes, Per simmons, Quinces, Nellis Pears, Jon athan Apples at Keystone Produce Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Come and see our new line of mug get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Celery, Cucumbers, Head Lettuce Tomatoes and Green Peppers at Key stone Produce Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
Dance for the Children.

A dance for, the children will be given tomorrow (Friday) evening in the Everyman's clubhouse. All chil- |
 dren are invited to attend.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Fresh Augustine & Kyer Butter Krisp and Queen Viotorias at Hunts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Probably one of the dirtiest trials ever pulled off was the pillow case. :
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

When obliged to go to sleep why not lest your wrist watch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Bells have many different tones but no one ever heard the wedding ring.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

We're on time like the clock. City Express. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Pure Fresh Drugs ar the valdez Drug Store. If
 For all kinds of cement work see Blake. If
 Best Sourdough hotcakes and best coffee at the Arcade. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

A full line of pyralin ivory at Owl Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Noted Archaeologist Dead. PARIS, Nov. 9.--Abbe Henri The
 denat, the archaeologist, is dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

See Blake for Cement Blocks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Hand laundry. Phone 81 McKinle. St. fl
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Nuts and Fruits, Chocolate Cover ed, at Hunts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09
The N. & s. leaves the Valdez dock on regular sailing days, See adv.

The Golden North, the House of Comfort. if
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Baggage is our middle name City Express. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-09

Special order, Cham Chowder 15c, at the Arcade. If
Meade County news., 1916-05-25

lily has always kept the shrine of Oul
Lady Of Olvidados down in Yucatan
where the old faith still holds, and
where men have not gone after
strange gods"
But how in the world IL you live
in Yucatan did you ever work your
way so far northT
When General Zapata rose in re
bellion after President Diaz had fed
to France, the whole country rose with
him. Every place was looted. and
what few treasures we had were Ia.
ken.
I'VE in Trocanto managed to hide
the wealth of the shrine, and for
months my brother, who had the care
of the shrine itself, had little trou.
BILE in secreting the wealth that we
had hidden for nigh four hundred
years.
I'VE had the stone-no, senior, not
the FIVE; only one-the greatest and
most valuable. So rich it was-is!-
IudI Il an LOAu hACh AChA % "
water at the mere sight Of it. know
right well that / would have given
much to see 1t for only one little mo-
ment; but 1t was not to be.
They came, senor, by night-as
beasts of prey always ccme-and they
looted the temple and burned 1t after
they had looted. | was not there at
the time. but when returned l found
my brother dying Of a gunshot wound
and my mother 1t is best not to
go into particulars, senor.
They had no fear of God. It is
lacking always, they say, in a mob
that knows neither law nor leader.
And the stone was gone-looted--ta-
ken, as everything else was taken.
with the raiders when they fed to the
north.
Always, senior, our raiders have
come from the north. from the days