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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
WILSON HASN'T A HIGH OPINION OF "WALL STREET
Tells Business Men so at Luncheon in
 New York.

New York, Nov. 2-President Will son, addressing a gathering of business men from all parts of the country at a luncheon here today, declared that agreed to call Wall Street." have a subtle genius for promising seeming ly immaterial changes" when called into consultation concerning the af- fairs of the country which would eventually lead to the defeat of the main objects of the legislation pro- posed
 Do you wonder" said the president, that I do not call them into consulta- tion and yet I tell you again that they will be welcome the moment they come to cooperate and they will not be welcome until then.
 The president assured his audience that the business interests of the country had been safeguarded during his administration and would continue
 to be if he is reelected.
 From the time of his arrival here from Buffalo, N. Y, this morning the president was given an almost con- tinuouS ovation.
 Among the guests at the luncheon to < greet the president were James w. Gerard, 4ATneriean afHbassador to Ger
 many; Mayor Mitchell, Governor Fielder of New Jersey, William F. Mo Combs and Samuel Seabury, demo- cratic candidates for United States senator and governor Of New York, respectively; John M. Riehl, president of the National Democrat Club;
 Jacob H. Schiff, Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, United States Sen ator Hughes of New Jersey and James of Kentucky; Chairman Vance Mc-
 Cormick of the democratic national committee and Colonel Edward M House.
 Mrs. Wilson and the other ladies of the presidential party occupied a bxo in the balcony overlooking the large 1 banquet hall in which the luncheon was held. Their appearance, like that of the president, was the occasion of | much applause. As MT. Wilson took his seat one of the diners shouted: ''Three cheers for Wilson the pro- gressive!"
 Instantly the crowd was in an up-
 roar, hurling their napkins into the air and cheering again
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
Cheering Crowds
 Greeted Wilson
EVERYWHERE HE APPEARED IN
 NEW YORK YESTERDAY
MADE FOUR SPEECHES
Democrats Showed Old Time Political Enthusiasm-Tammany in Parade, Headed by Charles Murphy-Madi- son Square Garden Throneed.

New York. Nov. 2.-With two great ralies here tonight, President Wilson closed his campaign for reelection ex- cept Tor speech he will delived to S:adow Lawn Saturday afternoon. from the time he arrived in the city th1s morning he was greeted by cheer ing crowds wherever he appeared.
 Tn four speeches here three tonight ana one at business mems luncheon m tne afternoon, he reiterated his con- ceptlon or the great issues which con- front the United States. He appeal ed TOT principles of progress which would help the 'obscure' men and women of the land, arraigned the
 wal street interests which, he said, seek to dominate, and pleaded for equal righ:s for all mon
 old-Fashioned Political Enthusiasm. The presidents coming gave the the campaign in this city for old fash toned political enthusiasm on a big scale. Torchlights and redfire blazed Tn Fifth avenue as the hosts of Iammany Hall. headed by Charles F. Murphy advanced upon Madison by tremendous crowd before their arrival
 Unable to Restrain Crowd. II. Wilson was due to arrive at the hfs- toric garden police reserves were striving vainlxxsto hold back a surg ing throng striving for places of van tdge Which would make entrance easy ;tfror the doors were thrown open. Every approach to the great building was choken with men. women and children. Holders of reserved seat tickets strove vainly to reach the en- trance. The tickets were of no use to them once they were engulfed In the crowd.
 Thrones Outside Garden.
 The seating capacity of the garden had been increased to 15,000 but if seemed after the doors were closed and the last inch&of room occupied, athat the size Of the throng outside had not been pefeeptib1y diminfshess In the crush about the doors many wo- men tainted
 Similar scenes were enacted at COOper Union
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
WORK OF UNLOADING
 DEUTSCHLAND BEGUN
100 Selected Negroes Kept Busy
 Wheeling Out Boxes.

New London. Nov. 2.-The manifest Of the Deutschlands rIch cargo was filed at the customs house here late yesterday, but it win not be made public for some time, or1cials of the Eastern Forwarding company said. The work of unloading the freight began this afternoon. One hundred selected negroes were kept busy wheel ing out hundreds of small boxes and billing them in the warehouses on the wharf. Eighty of the freight hand lers came here today from Baltimore, where they helped discharge the boats cargo after her maiden trip across the sea last summer They are quartered on the North German Lloyd liner Wil1ehad.
 The boxes were Of various sizes the smallest being a cubic foot and the largest eight and ten cubic feet. The cargo proper. exclusive of the precious stones, is said to be worth one and one half million dollars. The dyestuffs brought over will be ship ped to large commercial houses in New York, Boston and Philadelphia The remainder of the freight will be stored here for month. Its ulti- mate destination is unknown The work of unloading and reloading is expected to occupy two weeks time
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
OBLIGATIONS OF FoREioN-,ssi......sssS
 COUNTRIES HELD IN U. S.
Estimated by the Federal Reserve
 Board at $1,931 100000.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Obligations of foreign governments, bankers and merchants, now held in the United States, were estimated by the federal reserve board today at $1,931 ,000, 900. The yare distributed in geographical groups as follows:
 Europe $1,527, ,000, 900; British Amer ica $212,O00,000; Latin-America $SS,- 900, 900; China $4,0O0,000. The board S statement points to these figures as striking evidence of the altered posi- ton of the United States in interna- tion finance.
 Much interest" says the board, "is now centered on how the United States will meet foreign demands for gold should such demands arise after the close of the European war. In this connection the maturities of European obligations held here are of distinct importance. Maturities in 1916, $30,- 00O,0 900; 1917 s103,0 900; 1918, s26O,- 100000; 1919, s30o,000,0o0 1920, $5o0,- 100000; 1921, $200,000,0o0; 1923, s5,- 100000; information lacking $229, ,OO0- 900; total $1, 1,627, ,000,00
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03

without success.
 In Macedonia fighting continues in the bend of the Cerna river region, with small success for the Serbs. On the remainder of the front oombard- ments are in prograss.
 Although the Berlin war office has officially announced that the Germans have evacuated Fort Vaux, thus plac- ing this important strategic point once more in the hands of the French, the Paris war office as yet has made no mention of the fact. The evacuation of the fortress, was due, according to unofficial advices from Berlin, to pre- e-arranged plan owing to the belief of the military leaders that the sacri- flee of life in holding it was dispra- portionate to the value of its retention
 To the north of the Somme the between Lesbouefs and Sally -Sailliset and also taken 200 Germans prisoner, making the total men captured We'd nesday and Thursday in this region 736.
 East of Gorizia and on the Carso plateau near Vallone the Italians, after vigorous artillery preparation, attacked the Austrian line and des- pite the resistance of the Austrians, captured in the former sector the eastern slopes of Tivoli and San Ms-rz co and heights east of Sober. On the. Carso plateau several wooded hills were taken and an advance of two thirds of a mile was made to the east of Segitti. During the fighting 4,731 Austrians were made prisoner and six guns, numerous machine guns and other war material were captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
General Conditions Satisfaetory-La-
 bor Shortage Reported.

Washington, Nov. 2.-The federal re- serve boards monthly summary an- nounced today that general conditions in all the twelve federal reserve dis tory, with extraordinary activity in nearly all lines. Labor shortage was reported by nearly all the district agents and most of them referred to the increasing cost of living.
 Following is a summary of the principal eastern district reports:
 Boston-General expansion of busi- ness and tendency toward greater ac- tivity and higher prices in retail trade. High and increasing cost of every thing used in manufacturing, raw ma terials of practically every kind scarce, any special demand raising prices at once. Manufacturers eau tious about making future contracts until they are assured of materials, causing jobbers retailers and even consumers to stock up before prices advance further
 New York-Despite high prices, re- markable activity continues in most toward further expansioe; manufac- turers being unable to keep pace with their orders and handicapped by la bor shortage and other deterrents, wholesale and retail business stimu- lated by seasonable weather; some next spring.
 Philadelphia-Unp good business conditions, only complaint being scarcity of materials and the shortage and high wages of labor. Re- tailers preparing for heaviest Christ mas trade in their experience. Man ufacturers in all lines extremely busy Wholesalers report liberal volume oi orders for fall and winter commodi- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
THREE CARPENTERS KILLED
 BY FUMES FROM CHEMICALS
While Steamer Devonian Was Being
 Fumigated to Exterminate Rats.

Boston, Nov. 2.-Three carpenters lost their lives today. after inhaling fumes from chemicals with which the Leylond line steamship Devonian was fumigated yesterday in an effort to extermipate rats. Three others, mem bers of the same working squad who went to their rescue. were overcome. Hospital physicians said their condi- tion was serious.
 William E. Sterling and Daniel Dempsey, first to enter the hold, died on the deck of the steamer after be- ing brought out by members of the Devonian's crew wearing improvised gas masks. Willia mL. Sterling fore ma min charge of the gang, and father of one of the victims, died later at a hospital.
 Police authorities said that while their investigation had not been com pleted, they had learned that the ships officers were not aware that dangerous gases remained in the hold when the carpenters started to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
INJUNCTION
 TO RESTRAIN HENRY FORD
From Using Assets of Ford Company
 to Extend the Business

Detroit, Nov. 2-John F. and Horace Dodge, automobile manufacturers and stockholders in the Ford Motor com pany obtained a temporary injuction here this afternoon restraining Henry Ford from using the assets of the Ford Motor Company to extend the business as planned, instead of distributing profits in dividends.
 In their application to the court, the Dodge brothers allege that increased labor costs and unstable business con- ditions coming at the end of the war make reckless expenditures of the company's assets unwise."
 The company annual statement issued recently showed profits of sev- eral million dollars which, it was an- nounced, would be put back into the business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
DEUTSCHLAND WAS
 NEARLY RUN DOWN
By Government Dredger While Ap.
 preaching New Lonoon Harbor.

New London. Conn, Nov. 2-When the German undersea freighter Deutschland approached New London harbor about midnight Tuesday, the government dredger Atlantic narrow ly escaped running her down, it was learned tonight.
 According to the Atlantic's skipper, the near-accident was due to a mis- take in reading the code signal lights. The dredger, which was off Eastern Point, made out the lights of the submersible, which was coming nearly head-on. The Atlantic kept on its course. expecting the Deutsch- land to steer outside; when she did not, the Atlantic swerved to one side and slowed her engines down, pass Ing the Deutschland with about one hundred yards to spare
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03

Indiana and New York and, asserting that he was looking forward to the responsibilities of administration" outlined what he regarded as the es- sential conditions of national leader ship"
 MT. Hughes addressed an audience that had waited nearly three hours to hear him. He was introduced by William Barnes, former republican state chairman. The nominee, in pre- vious speeches today had declared that he had no apologies to make for his attacks on the administration for its foreign policy, had characterized as
 ttvery cruel and unwarrantable" the suggestion that a vote for him meant vote for war, and had declared his opposition to a muddle of meddle" in Americas foreign relations. Guardian of National Honor
 "The executive is the guardian of the national honor," MT. Hughes de- clared. He has a very wide discre- ton in the management of our foreign relations. He has his own judgment almost exclusively ss his guide and he ment except in conformity to the well
 established principles of international
 law.
 "It is not whimsy he should con- sider-it is not a loose generality, a conceived service to humanity that should engage his attention. It is his duty to have his country adopt and follow correct principles of interna- tional action recognized by the nations of the world and thus maintain the re- spect to which we are entitled and giv- | ing us an opportunity to have grow 1 ing interest through that esteem by
 which indeed we can maintain our
 rights and in the end truly serve hu-
 1nanity."
 The Peace of a Gentleman. | s-l- T.<. | lent. It is not that we should go about with any braggart assertion of power. It is not that we should en-
 gage in buster. like the phrase l the peace of a gentlemen but the peace of gentleman is unafraid, alert | in his self-respect and getting his rights, quietly and calmly ready to
 maintain them. That is the peace of a gentleman
 In his speech here tonight as in other speeches during the day, Mir. Hughes declared that there never has | been a time perhaps in our history | when it was easier to keep tn nation out of war than during the past few | years, when every nation engaged in
 the great strife abroad desired our
 friendship and would not by reason of
 any assertion of our just rights, for | felt that friendship"
 1 The nominee was an hour late in reaching Albany. His address here was | further delayed by a street parade,
 many blocks long, which he headed | The station was packed with crowd awaiting his arrival and mny persons wy to the hall the nominee wos cheer were turned way from the hall. On his ed by crowds on the sidewalks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
BEN HOGAN, HUMANITARIAN,
 IS DEAD IN CHICAGO.
Founder of "Hosan's FIop." Where
 Hoboes Could Sleep for Two Cents.

Chicago, Nov 2-Ben Hogan, foun- der of 'fHogan's Flop" which for many years sheltered derelicts, hoboes and castaways at two cents a bed each if they had it-died at his home here yesterday at the age of ST. With the passing of the former prize fighter, preacher and humanitarian was re- called the days when thousands of unfortunates were. fed and sheltered by the mission which friends said he always operated at a financial loss.
 Hogan served both the union and confederate armies in the Civil war as blockade runner Nearly half a century ago he fought Tom Allen for the worlds championship and was beaten.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
WILL BE PLENTY COAL
 THROUGHOUT THE WINTER
Managers of Coal Mines Say There is
 No Danger of a Famine.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Nov. 2.-F. M. Chase, vice president and general man. ager of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com pany, and c. F. Huber, vice president andgeneral manager of the Lehigh and Kilkesbarre Coal Company, today de- clared that there is no danger of an anthracite coal famine.
 They say 'tthat SIP coal is a false situation created through the frenzy of people and offers an opportunity for speculators and independent operators to reap financial harvest"
 Both declared that there will be 1enty Of coal throughout the winter and that the big companies will not increase their circular prices or sell to dealers who have advance prices above the regular winter standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
LAssEN PEAK 1ELcHlNo
 BALLS OF BLACK SMOKE
Crater Is Soothing With the Shock of
 Many Explosions.

Bedding, Calf, Nov. g. - Lassen Peak began belching mighty balls of black smoke today at intervals of from i've to ten minutes. Those who have watched the mountain since 1t a4oke out of a fifty years torpor in May. 1914. expressed the opinion that the peaks crater is a bubbling caul- dron. seething with the shock of many explosions.
 The most violent eruption of the year took place yesterday afterne 7n, according to observers reaching heNe
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
PRESIDENT M. G. MoNocAL
 CUBA. HAS BEEN REELECTED
Said to Have 86 Electoral Votes Out of
 a Total of 133.

Havana, Nov. 2.-The reelection of President Mario G. Menocal, the con- servative candidate, was claimed by the secretary of the interior. Aurelio Hevia, in a statement issued tonight. The provinces of Pinar del Rio, Ma tanzas, Santa Clara and Oriente have been carried by the conservatives, Secretary Hevia asserted, giving Pres ident Menecal S6 electoral votes out of a total of 133
 The liberal party leaders, however, continued to claim the election of Dr. Alfredo Zayas. former vice president, by a large majority.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
MiIIers Are Buying
 Canadian Wheat
MORE THAN A MILLION BUSHELS
 BOUGHT AT MINNEAPOLIS {.
PRICEsLoWER THAN U. s.
With Ten Gents BusheI Import Duty and Freight Paid, Milling Men Are Getting It at Less Than American Wheat Costs.
KILLERS ARE BUYING

Minneapolis, Minn, Nov. 2.-More than one million bushels of Canadian wheat were purchased yesterday and today at the Minneapolis chamber of commerce by local milling and eIevat- or interests at lower prices, freight and duty paid, than was being paid for American raised wheat of the same quality. One large elevator company purchased nearly 250,000 bushels of Canadian wheat which pays ten cents a bushel import duty.
 If the ruling price differences remain, more Canadian wheat is likely to come here, according to officials of large el- eYatOr concerns.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
THoMPsoNVILLE POLICE
 CHIEF ASKED TO RESIGN
In . Letter Sent to Him by Two Re-
 publican Selectmen.

Thompsonville, Conn.,, Nov. 2.-J. H. Callahan, chief of police. was request ed to resign his office. in letter sent him today by Albert J. Epstein and Robert J. Hawthorn, republican select men. The democratic member of the board did not sign the letter.
 Chief Callahan has served five years under a citizens and democratic fusion administration. The resignation would be effective Saturday.
 Action as to his successor Is delayed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
SCHOONER GOES DOWN
 OFF SAYBROOk POINT
The Marcia Bailey Struck a Reef and
 Was Abandoned.

Old Saybrook. Conn. Nov. 2.-The schooner Marcia Bailey of Harrington, Me-. coal laden. New York for Nan tucket, sunk some time during the night off Cornf1eld Point. At a late hour Wednesday night the craft struck a reef and was abandoned by Capt. Reuben Mitchell and crew who land ed at Saybrook Point at midnight. She must have released herself, as she was found submerged some distance from where she struck this morning. Tug Onrust of Hartford went to the scene of the wreck to see what might be done about saving the craft
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
GEN. MAYcoTTE's COMMAND
 CUT TO PIECES sY VILLA
Only Small Band, With the Gem
 eraI, Escaped.

El Paso, Texas, Nov. 2-Information received today by representatives of the United States government from Eagle Pass. Texas, stated that General Fortunate Mhycotte's command had been cut to pieces by Villa troops south of Chihuahua City. The report said that General Maycotte had reach ed Torreon with a small band and had arranged to send his family to Eagle Pass on board a special train. Semi official reports from Chihuahua City, received here today, stated Gen. eraI Maycotte with his main column, was at Jiminez. Chihuahua
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
RECEIPTS OF THE STATE
 AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT
For October Amounted to $14,9364o-
 Will Reach $1,oo0,0oo for Year.

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov 2.-During October the receipts of the automobile department of, the office of secretary of state amounted to $14,9S6.49. For the corresponding month of the pre- vious yesF they were $8,963.17 and for October 1914. $6.293.09. If this rate of increase keeps up during the year the receipts for the fiscal year end ing Sept. 30. 1917. will reach $1,Ooo.-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
VILLA MEN BROUGHT TO
 JuAREZ TO BE EXECUTED
Colonel Rosario Garcia Said to be
 One of Four.

El Paso, Texas. Nov. 2.-Colonel Ro- sario Garcia. said to be Villa ban dit, and three of his men will be brought to Juarez to be executed, it was announced today by General Con zales, commander of the Juarez gar rison. Colonel Garcia was captured while footing the Santa Ana ranch near Namiqdipa, by Carranza troops, according to General Gonzales
 Colonel Garcia is said to have been carrying important papers to Villa from one of his other commanders
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
RADIO OPERATOR ILL. SENDS
 WIRELESS CALL FOR HELP
Destroyer Cushing Sent to His Relief
 at Diamond Shoals Liqhtship,

Washington, Nov. "A wireless call for help from R. R. Buck. navy radio operator at Diamond Shoals light ship. who had been taken suddenly i'll caused the despatch of the destroyer Cushing from the Norfolk navy yard to the ship tonight With a physician and a substitute operator. UsuaIly two operators are on duty at the light ship. but Bucks partner also has been ill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
KILLED HIS BROTHER
 AND THEN HIMSELF.
Tragic Result of Quarrel in the Town
 of Chelsea, Me.

Augusta, Me, Nov. 2-Eugene A. Marston killed his brother. Ralph A. Marston, during a quarrel tonight and then killed himself. Acquaintances say that both men had been drinking. Their encounter took place on the Thomaston road, in the town of Chel- sea, five miles from this city. Ac-. cording to the police, a charge of heavy shot from Eugenes double barreled gun entered Ralph's back and as soon as the latter fell Eugene fired the remaining charge into his owa head.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
A REVOLUTION HAS l
 STARTED IN GREECE
Revolt is of Considerable Proportions in the Region
 Southwest of SaIoniki
ROYALIsTs FORGED TO EvAcUATE KATRINA

The Troops Have Received Orders From the King Prevent at All Costs the Advance of the Revolutionss- ant Success Has Been Made by the French in Regaining Fort Vaux Northwest of Verdun-The Ital- ians Have Pushed Forward in the Gorizia and Carso Sectors-The Austro- Germans Are Continuing Ad- South of the Rothenthurm in Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
COMPELLED TosEEAvE MAIL
 BY BRITISH AUTHORITIES
Steamer Frederick vlli., Bound from
 New York for Copenhagen.

Berlin, Nov. by wireless to Say ville).-The postmaster-general of Denmark, says an Overseas News the steamer Frederik VIII, bound from New York for Copenhagen, was com pelled by the British authorities to leave her entire letter mail and par eel post at Kirkwall The Norwegian steamer Kristianiafjord also was com pelled to leave at Kirl1wall 73 bags of letter mail for Denmark
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
SYRACUSE LAWYER SHOT
 TWICE IN HIS OFFICE.
AssaiIant is Believed to Have Been an
 Irate Client.

Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 2.-Waldo E.. Gilbert, well known lawyer. was shot twice in his office today It is be- iieved that an irate client who after ward Escaped, shot him. Gilbert S wounds are serious.
 The police claim to know the man who shot Gilbert and are looking for an elderir- Italian with whom the law yer had business and who is said to have been seen in Gilbert's office just before the shooting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03
Burial of Mrs. Fairbanks.

Springfield, O., Nov 2.-Six grand- children of Mrs. Mary Fairbanks, mother of Charles w. Fairbanks, who died at the home of her son in In- dianapolis last Monday, acted as pall- bearers at the funeral services, which were held at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs. M L. Milligan, in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-03

The body of man about fifty-five years old was found in the Hudson River, off pier 31, by the police of Harbor A.