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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE
 OF A ToRRINeToN MAN
Family Believes William KirLc~ood
 Has Committed Suicide.

Torrington, Conn. April 26-Search is being made here for the body Of William Kirl1wood of Torrington who strangely disappeared from his home between Saturday morning and O. clock Sunday morning. He had been suffering with melancholia- He is an expert pattern maker and has a wife and baby. He took no money or cloth. ing other than those he wore. The woods, lakes and ponds are being searched as his family believes he committed suicide Police of sur rounding towns have been notified. Description of him is: Age 39: height 5 feet. 9 inches: weight 154: light hair, smooth face; blue eyes; wore blue coat, dark trousers, blue sweat CT, black shoes. light colored soft hat with lighter band. He has many rel atives here and in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
GORDON OF TROOPS AROUND
 THE CENTER OF DUBLIN
Attack on Dublin Castle Monday Was
 Half hearted.

London, April 26. 6.15 D. -n.-In the course of statement in the house Of lords this afternoon Lord Lans- downe said that the rebels in Dublin nad made half-hearfed attack on Monday on Dublin Castle. There vas now a complete cordon of troops around the center of Dublin, he added.
 The casualties at Dublin, according 10 Lord Lansdowne's statement. were l5 killed and 21 wounded. besides two loyal volunteers and two poEce- men killed and six loyal volunteers wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
RECEPTION IN WHITE HOUSE
 FOR DAUGHTERS OF 1912
300 Members in Annual Convention
 in Washington-Offieers Elected.

Washington, April 26.-Three hun dred members of the United Daught- CTS of 1912, in annual convention here, were received today by President and Mrs. Wilson in the East Room of the White House. The delegation was headed by Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles. of Chicago, president of the society.
 The convention closed tonight with a business session at which the con- stirution of the society was revised Resolutions were passed endorsing national preparedness and the pro- ject to erect a memorial in Washing ton to Clara Barton.
 The following national cers were elected to serve two year terms: Mrs. L. A. Greve Cincinnati, first vice president: Mrs. N. l.. Potts, District of Columbia, third vice president; Mrs. F. l.. Vance. Milwaukee, his torian; Mrs. A. V. Lane, Dallas, tTex- as, treasurer and Mrs. J. S. Cami beH, Grand Rapids. Mich., recording sec retary.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Coffee and suqar Exehanqe.

New York, April 26.-The members of the New York coffee exchange to- day voted to change the name of the institution to the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. The exchange has been dealing in sugar since shortly after the outbreak of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
THANKED FOR RETURN OF
 BODIES OF SPANISH SAILORS
Who Were Killed During the Spanish
 American War.

Washington, April 26.-Ambassador Riano called on President Wilson to- day and thanked him for the return to Spain of the bodies of Spanish soldiers and sailors who died in the United States during the Spanish-American War.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
RHODE ISLAND ENDORSES
 WILSON'S ADMINISTRATION
Ten Delegates to National Convention
 Chosen by State Convention.

Providence. R. T.. April 2s.-Presi- dent Wilson's administration. espec- ially in the matter of foreign relations. was endorsed today by the democratic state convention. which elected dele gates to the national convention. The ten delegates chosen, all favorable 10 the renomination of the president, were:
 Francis F. Sullivan. chairman of the democratic state committee: F. II Quinn. national committeeuar- George W. Green. former congress- man. Peter c. Garry. James H. Hig- gins, former governor. Theodore Fran cis Greene: Mayor Joseph 1T. Gather. of Providence; William H. Thomley; iOwen F. Gallagher and Mortimer Al. Gallagher and Mortimer A Sullivan
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

cassius A. Pratt, 67. a wealthy res ident of Milton. Vt. for many years. was killed when he was struck by a shifting freight train onthe tracks of the Central Vermont railroad
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

About 76 per cent. of the new Ger man war loan has been paid in
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
AGAINST ENDORSEMENT
 OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Massachusetts Senate Turns Down
 Gov. MeCaIl's Recommendation.

Boston, April Ex-Governor Me Calls recommendation that capital punishment be abolished, made re- gently in a special message to the leg islature, was rejected today by the senate, which refused to substitute for an adverse committee report a bill to refer the subject to the people. Tine vote was IT to l.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

AIsernon B. corbin, 50, widely known among the older generation of Yale men. as photographer of the Yale crews. football. baseball and other athletic teams. dropped dead on the street in NewHaven-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
INDIAIA DEMOCRATS HAVE
 NOMINATED THOMAS TAeeAR1
For the Short Term in the United
 States Senate.

Indianapolis. Ind. April 2s.-Indiana democrats In their convention today nominated Senator Thomas Taggart for the short term in the United States senate, ratified the nomination fin the March primary of Senator John ". Kern for the long term and Rep- resertative John A. Af. Adair for gov ernor. nominated a state ticket. adopted a platform and named four delegates at large to the national con- vention and presidential electors.
 Senator Taggart's nomination was by exclamation. Tn a short address the senator declared that he was flor peace-but peace with honor"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Movement of steamshins-

Ponta Delgada, April 25-Arrived: steamer Cretic, New York for Naples
 Naples, April 17.-Sailed: steamer Caserta, New York.
 Falmouth, April 25.-Sailed: steam CT Noordam (from Rotterdam) New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
OBITUARY
Daniel P. Toomey.

Orange, N. J., April 26.-Daniel P. Toomey, publisher of The Columbiad, the official paper of the Knights of Columbus. died at his home in East Orange today. He was born in Ire land in 1862. He was widely known to Irishmen throughout the United States. In 1890 he was elected to the common council of Boston and in 1892 became a member of the Massachu- sets legislature. He came here about ten years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
RoUNTIFUL REQUESTS OF
 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
Made By Miss Martha A. Andrews,
 Who Died Feb. in New York.

Wade by WIss MaTtna A. NndreVs,
 Who Died Feb. in New York.
 New York. April 2s.-ATiss Martha IT. Andrews. a. member of an old New York family. who died here February 5. bequeather the bulk of her estate, valued at s1.150.000. to religious. ed = ucational and charitable institutions. most of which are in this city. Be- quests of $50. 1000 each were made to the Tuskesee Normal anu Industrial Institute in Alabama and the Hamp- ton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia
 The state executive committee of the Young Mems Christian assocfa- ton, the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in America and the board of home missions of the Presbyterian Church in America each were bequeather s5O,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
DARTMOUTH ENCOURAGES
 MILITARY TRAINING
Credit Toward a Degree for Under graduates Attending Summer Camps

Hanover, N. H.. April 26.-The fa- culty of Dartmouth College has rec commended to the board of trustees that credit toward a degree be given undergraduates attending military instruction to the college curriculum was deferred until congress has de- cided on pending military measures. The trustees, however have sanction ed the activities of a student battal- ion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

An official St1ss7aeas has h~en tssucd by the Peruvian Government accusing Secretary McAdoo and the Interna- tional High Commission of discour1esy In abruptly leaving Peru on rumors of bubonic plague. after as.reception e had hsen arranged for them
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
GERMANS SANK TWO
 BRITISH WARSHIPS
Berlin Announces That the British Steamer King
 Stephen Was Sunk and Her Crew Captured
HORSEPOWER AND SCOUT BOAT SENT TO BOTTOM

Berlin Claims Germans Suffered No Loss-Both Lowestoft and Yarmouth Were Bombarded- Four Persons Were Killed, Twelve Wounded and Considerable Material Damage Done-Another Zeppelin Raid Was Made England Tuesday Night-Except in the Vosges Noun tains Only Artillery Actions Are Reported in France
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

London, April 2e, 4:05 p. m.@The American embassy has received no instructions from Washington con- corning any preliminary steps for the turning over of Austrian, German and Turkish interests to other hands in case of the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

held at Fort Hamilton this morning Three guns will be fired to warn resi- dents of Bay Ridge to open all wIn- dows to prevent their being broken by rhe vibrations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
INTERMoUNTAIN RATE CASE
 NOW BEFORE [. C. COMMISSION
Arguments Made by counssl for
 Roads and for Petitioner

Washington April 2e.-Ths reopen ed Intermountain rate case now 10 be- fore the Interstate Commerce Com mission for decision. Hearings begun Monday ended today with the testf- mony of half a dozen volunteer wit nesses who said they did not want any change in rates and brief argii- ments by counsel.
 Counsel for petitioners coutended in their arguIpent that they had shown the non-existence of water competi- ton with the railroads in coast to coast traffic. From this basis they ar1Eued that there was no longer 5uB- tification for continuing through rafl@ road rates to favored ports. grznted when there was competition
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

The MidVaIe Steel q Ordnance Go. has made its initial shipment of rifles on Its $60.0OO.000 contract with Great Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Eight hundred New York members of the Royal Arcanum from all parts of the State gathered at Binghamton. N. r.. in their annual convention
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

The strike of employees of the Ma tional Conduit and Gable Company at Hastings on Hudson. N. T.. which has been marked by rioting and the call ing out of the militia was settled yes terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
Cabled Paragraphs

Sir Roger Easement in Tower of
 London.
 London, April 27, 2:25 a. m.-Sir Roger Easement is now prisoner in the Tower of London. Hewas remov- ed there Tuesday from Brixton jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

According to a dispatch from Los Angeles the Triangle Film Corporation. the Famous Players Corporation. and the Jesse l.. I-askey Feature Play Go. have been merged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Unfavorable weather conditions are giving many of the Great Lake freight CTS. making their first trips of the sea- son. much difficulty.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Herman Lebiana, proprietor of a bil- Hard room at 1866 Broadway. New York City. was beaten and robbed Of S29 by a negro who had answered a help wanted" advertisement
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

National parks and forest reserves would be made dry by a bill favor ably reported to the senate by the pub lie lands committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Howard Gardiner Cushing, portrait painter. died suddenly in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

State troopers arrested 36 [. w. WIS at Boston Settlement. near Wilkes Barre. Pa. following a riot at the Pennsylvania Coal Co. colliery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Telegraph service with the northern and western provinces of China, re- gently interrupted by a typhoon, has been resumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Pittsburgh militia were ordered to be prepared to mobilize in case they should be called to tine coa. mines to preserve order in the strike zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Mayor Mitchell, of New York, Issued a request for all citizens to display the American flag on May 13. the day of the Citizens Preparedness Parade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Telegraph companies doubled their Washington forces to handle the large number of peace messages being sent to the capital
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

James H. Van Buren, former sheriff of Rensselaer, county, was struck and killed by a New York Central train at Castleton, N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Bad teeth and bad tonsils may be the cause of rheumatism7
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Many persons were killed, according to report from Salonica, when a large German powder plant blew up at Dedeagatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
PABLO LOPEZ, A VILLA
 LIEUTENANT, CAPTURED
Has Been Taken a Prisoner to Chi
 huahua City by General Barrios.

Torreon. Mexico, April 25, via Fl Paso, Texas, April 26.-Pabio Lopez. the Villa lieutenant captured recent Q prisoner to Chihuahua City by Gen eral Barrios. Lopez is wounded in both legs. He says he knows noth- ing of Villas whereabouts or whether he is dead or alive
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

A masked bandit entered the Cop per State Bank of Bingham Canyon. Utah. bound the cashier and locked $5,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Fifty soldiers from the 10th Infantry were ordered from Fort Liscom to Anchorage. Alaska. to guard the Gov ernment railway terminal there during the strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Moderation in all things proIonEs lirol The careless splitter is a, public dangers
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Unpasturized milk frequently spreads disease7
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Condensed TeIegrams

About 7s per cent. of the new Ger man war loan has been paid in
 Howard Gardiner Cushing, portrait painter. died suddenly in New York
 New York city Is fast replacing Paris as the worlds pearl distributing center.
 Considerable damage has been caus- cd by floods in the Republic of On tario.
 Six hundred ionsshorenen employed at Staten Island piers went on strike for more pay.
 Several ships have been stopped and examined by the British patrol in the Gulf of Mexico.
 Treasury officials estimate that the internal tax collections this year will reach $1Oe.ooO,oOo.
 holm arrived at New York from Swed- en with 5f6 Passengers.
 One hundred and fifty employees in the color department of the American Print Works, went on strike.
 Col. Roosevelt, whose name was not on the ballot, ran second to Senator Cummins in the Iowa primaries
 Exports of merchandise from the Port of New York for the week ended April 22 were valued at $37.s4s,61s.
 An invention which may do away with coming towers on submarines has been patented by Simon lake
 Carrying a large cargo of mail and | l55 passengers, the steamship Chicago sailed from New York for Bordeaux Regular river freight service be- | tween St. Louis and New Orleans las been resumed after lapse of 20 years
 The MidvaIe Steel q Ordnance Go has made its initial shipment of rifles on Its $6O,00O,OO0 contract with Great Britain.
 | Telegraph service with the northern and western provinces of China, re. gently interrupted by a typhoon, hal been resumed.
 Many persons were killed, accordinl to a report from Salonica, when large German powder plant blew uI at Dedeagatch-
 Telegraph companies doubled thei Washington forces to handle the largl number of peace messages being sen to the capital
 James H. Van 5uren, former sherii
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

Hern1idas Saulnier interrupted his trial at Lawrence, Mass, on a charge of having murdered Henry IT. Willis. cf Braford. by pleading guilty to man. slaughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27
A maskad handit ente

the Citizens Preparedness Parade per State Bank of Bingham Canyon. Utah. bound the cashier and locked him in a vault. and escaped with S5.00O.
 Fifty soldiers from the 10th Infantry were ordered from Fort Liscom to Anchorage. Alaska. to guard the Gov ernment railway terminal there during the strike.
 Hernidas Saulnier interrupted his trial at Lawrence. Mass, on n charge of having murdered Henry H. Willis. of Braford. by pleading guilty to man. slaughter.
 John A. Patten, president of the nooga-. Tenn. died at a Chicago hog pital following an operation for in- testinai trouble
 According to a dispatch from Los Angeles the Triangle Film Corporation, the Famous Players Corporation. and the Jesse l.. Lasksy Feature Play Go. have been merged.
 cassius A. Pratt, 67. wealthy res was killed when he was struck by a shifting freight train onthe tracks of the Central Vermont railroad
 Herman LebIans, proprietor of a bIl- | Hard room at 1866 Broadway. New York City. was beaten and robbed of | S29 by a negro who had answered a help wanted" advertisement
 Peter J. Smith, of Cleveland. con- case at Indianapolis. was released from the United States penitentfary ai Leavenworth, Kan. because of Illness | Enthusiastic fans who engage ir seat cushion fights' at the Caicagc ed hereafter. several persons having been struck and inJured by the cush- ions.
 The strike of employees of the Ma Itional Conduit and Gable Company al Hastings on Hudson. N. Y- which har been marked by rioting and the call ing out of the militia was settled yes terday.
 Quarterly big gun practice win b,
 held at Fort Hamilton this morning Three guns will be fired to warn resi.
 dents of Bay Ridge to open all win,
 dows to prevent their being broken b,
 the vibrations
 AIsernon B. corbin, 50, widely known
 among the older generation of Yall men. as photographer of the Yal crews. football, baseball and othe athletic teams. dropped dead on tn street in NewHaven. } An official St1ss7reaf has h~en tssuc, 2 by the Peruvian Government accusfni Secretary McAdoo and the Interna
 tional High Commission of discour1es
 in abruptly leaving Peru on rumors O bubonic plague. after e reception hal thaen arranged for them
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-27

The airtight dwelling leads but to the grave?
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
MAGNOLIA.

on next Sunday morning at the church
Rev. Jackson will preach sermon TO
the Patriotic order Sons of America, as
sembled from the following posts, Wash
ington No. 10. Wyoming No. "A, Viola
No. 1S Camden No. 20, and Woodsde
No "a
Mrs. James W. Kerbin went to New
York Monday and on Tuesday entered
the Women's Hospital.
Mrs. James X. Sapp has been quite
i'll for several days.
Miss Elva b. Smith has gone to Den
yer, Colorado, TO visit her sister, Mrs.
Paul Mooney. and will remain for an eX
tended trip. Mrs r. Frank White ac
companied her as far as Philadelphia,
making arrangements for the rest OF the
Mrs. Wesley Stevens Of Camden this
week has been the guest Of James II
Jester and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wright.
Miss Elsie Anderson. OF Cherry Hin,
Md. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. f.
Mrs. Frank Stout has been a guest Of
Mr. and Mrs. +. S. Wyatt.
A special meeting of the W. c. T. L.
has been called for next Monday night,
at the home OF the president. at 1850
o clock, for the purpose of electing del
egate to the County Executive meeting
to be held at Dover next Friday.
John Jackson of Wilmington has been
a Magnolia visitor.
Solomon Stenhauser has gone to New
York for an indefinite stay.
Miss Lillian Legates, of Farnhurst, has
been recent guest Of relatives here.
W. F. Davidson, Jr., is enjoying visit
with his family here.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
SHAWNEE.

Mrs. Harry Belts. Mr. and Mrs RI.
Harding. Mrs, Ella Harding, Mrs. II r.
LemeX Miss Pearl Griffith. and Mr.. and
Mrs r. II. Abbott attended the Chris
tian Endeavor Union social held in the
NJ p Church in Milford last week. The
next Union social will be held at Shaw
nee some time in August.
Mrs WOodall, who has been quite i'll,
is very much improved.
Mrs William n. Buell. is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. T. II. Abbott.
Howard Isaacs has been spending
few days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. II. Isaacs.
Mrs Newan has returned from two
weeks visit with her daughter in New
Castle.
O. l.. Balsley has sold his farm to
Pittsburg man who win take possession
very soon.
Church Sunday School at . p.
m; class meeting at 3 p. m; Christian
Missions are Blessing the World" war
rem Hackney. leader.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
the Voters Of sussex County:

To the Voters Of Sussex County:
l desire to announce my candidacy for
the nomination for office of County Com
missioner, for Sussex County. for the two
year term, subject to the Republican
primaries.
Through the legislative act to abolish
the present County Levy Court, and sub
stitute three Commissioners, / will have
been deprived from serving two years,
Of the four year term, for which was
elected.
l wish to state that / stand now, as In
the past, for strictly efficient and prac-
tical administration Of the County's af-
fairs, and if nominated and elected win
try TO merit the confidence and esteem
reposed in me by the voters
ALFRED H. mcgee,
Apl-7-tf Harbeson, Del
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I, Harry w Johnson, desire to an
nounce my candidacy for nomination for
the office OF County Commissioner for
Sussex County. subject to the Republic
can Primaries.
Through the legislative act to abolish
the present Levy Court and substitute
three Commissioners, I will be deprived
from serving two years Of the four year
term for which / was elected I wish
TO state that 1 stand for a strictly eff
cient and practical administration of the
county affairs and If nominated and
elected will try to merit the confidence
and esteem reposed in me by the voters.
HARRY W. JOHNSON.
4-7-tf Canuons. Del
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
EPWORTH DISTRICT.

Misses Lulu Tucker and Elsie Mere
dlth were week end visitors at the home
Of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Belts, near Green Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph West Of Days
1. l.. Willen. Mr.. Willen and Miss Ger
trude Willen have been Dagsboro visit
ors.
Miss Florence Willen is spending this
week with her sister, Mrs. Joseph West,
of near DagsborO.
Much good is being manifested st the
cottage prayer meetings being held in
this community. Services will be held
at the usual hours on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
FoR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

To the Democratic voters of Sussex
County: / desire to announce my can
ddacy for the office of County Commits
sioner for Sussex County for the term
of six years. subject to the Democratic
Primaries. ! desire TO say that l stand
for an efficient and businesslike admin
istratiOn Of the county's affairs. and il
nominated and elected will try to merit
the confidence and esteem reposed in me.
GEO. f. REED.
5-i2-4t Milford. DelaWare.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
WILLIAMsVILLE.

The rain has done much to help the
crops about this section but those who
had scarlet clover hay down were anx-
ious on Tuesday last over its condition.
The service in the Williamsville church
will be held next Sunday morning at
$3.50 O'Clock, and preaching will follow
the Sunday School. That same after
noon the pastor will be at his other sta
tion in Milford Neck, where Sunday
School will be held at 2 d. m. and
preaching at 3 O'Clock The Rev.
blanchard 2. Moore is in charge of this
circuit
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
CANDIDATE FoR SHERIFF.

At the earnest solicitation of numbers
of my friends I announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination of Sheriff
Of Sussex County, subject to the decision
Of the Republican voters of the county
az their primaries.
WILLARD II. CLENDANIEL.
First Representative District.
5-26-tf Lincoln, Della ware.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
KEEPING THE DAIRY eARN CLEAN.

"A clean barn is not expensive, Every
up-to-date dairyman takes pride in the
appearance Of the place where his cows
are housed and milked. Keep your barn
clean. well ventilated. well lighted and
Dairy and Food Commissioner Of Wis
consin. in American Farming. white
wash IL at least once a year. II will add
TO the appearance, increase the value,
tighten the dark corners, and make II
more sanitary"
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-26
OVERHORKED MOTHER
Finds Health In Our Yinol

Collinsville, Ill.-"I suffered from a
nervous breakdown and terrible head
aches, and was tired all over, totally
worn out and discouraged but as / had
a large family had to work despite my
suffering. l saw Vinol advertised and
decided to try it, and within two weeks
/ noticed a decided improvement, and
BOW ] am a we'll woman. Mrs. ANA
BECKER.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, to strengthen and
build up weak, rundown, oyerworked
mothers
H.W.D. Moore, Druggist. Milford. Del.