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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN
 IMPORTANT CITIES OF MEXICO
Mexican Representatives Admit at
 Opening Session of Fourth Week.

New London, Conn, Sept. 25.-Addi- tions to the already large mass of in formation regarding Mexico's internal conditions were made at the confer ence of the Mexican American joint commission today. The outstanding feature of the first meeting of the fourth week. however. apparently was the repetition of the failure of the Mexican representatives to bring about an agreement on the withdrawal Of the American troops.
 The Mexicans produced reports cal- culated to show that the attack on Chihuahua by Villa forces was of no great importance. The reports dis counted the likelihood that the ban dit chieftain's prestige would grow to the extent that he would become menace to peace along the border.
 The American commissioners were in receipt of reports that placed the situation in a less optimistic light. Until all doubt is removed as to the ability of the Mexican army to control the situation along the border, and especially along the Chihuahua iron tier it appears improbable that the Americans will enter into an agree ment for the withdrawal of General Pershing's army.
 The Mexican representatives today admitted the existence of typhus and other contagious diseases in many Of the more important cities of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
Pershing to be
 a Major-CeneraI
TO FILL VACANCY BY DEATH OF
 MAJOR GENERAL MIcLs
OTHER ARRANGEMENTS
Promotion Does Not Affect Pershinq's Assignment as Commander of the
 Expeditionary Force in Mexico Nominations to be Sent to Congress

Washington, Sept. 25.-Secretary Baker announced late today that the president would nominate Brigadier General Fershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces in Mex ico, to be a major general to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ma jor General Mills.
 Other Promotions.
 Colonels Eben Swift of the general staff, Francis M. French of the Twen- ty-first Infantry; Edwin St. John Gre ble of the Sixth Field Artillery and Charles G. Treat of the general staff will become brigadier generals. suc- ceeding Brigadier General Pershing, who is promoted to Major General, and Granger Adams, Montgomery McComb and F. w. Sibley. who are to be re- tired. General Pershing's promotion does not affect his assignment as conn., mander of the eXpeditionary force in Mexico.
 Announcement of the promotions was made by Secretary Baker upon his return from Baltimore, where he talk ed over the selections with President Wilson. The secretary's recommenda- tions were approved by the president, who will send the nominations to con- gress in December.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
AMERICAN EXPORTS
 BREAK WORLDS RECORD
Passed Half Billion Dollars Month
 Mark in August.

Washington. Sept. 25. American exports finally have passed the half billion dollar a month mark; statis- tics issued today by the department of commerce show that goods sent abroad in August were valued at $51o, oOO,ooO. record not only for this country but for the world The to- tai is $35.o00.000 above the previous high record, established in May, and $45, 100000 higher than the June fig- ure.
 Imports decreased in August, the total of s199, EAT 691 being s47, ,000, 900 below that of June, the record month. tai for any previous August. Exports for the year ended with August ag- gregated s4750 100000, and the i'm ports. S2,300,000, 900, both totals being far in advance of those for any sim liar period. Of the August imports, 66.5 per cent. entered free of duty, compared with 67.5 per cent. in Au- gust a year ago.
 The favorable trade balance for Au- gust was $311, 100000 compared with $119 000 900 in August year ago, and balance of $19000.0 900, in August, 1914. Against the United States for the twelve months ending August 31, the export balance was $2,465, ,000, GOO, as against $1,363. 3.000,000 in the preced . ing year and s374 1000, ,o0o two years ago.
 The net inward gold movement for August, was S29.000,000 and for the tear $40 900 coo, record breaker. Last year the net inward gold move ment was s146,0000 900 and two years ment of $95, ,000, ,0000. Gold imports in August were $41,238,716 against $61,- 641191 in August. 1915, and $3.045,- 219 in August, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
MEETING OF JUNIOR ORDER
 o. U. A. M. IN BRIDGEPORT
Preceded by Big streetParade and
 Followed by Dinner.

Bridgeport. Conn, Sept. 25-Con- gressman John L. Burnett of Alabama was the principal speaker at a large open meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics here this evening in anticipation of the annual state convention which opens tomor- row morning. He made plea for the passage of a literacy test fG- all inn migrants and urged the delegates and members to use influence on the Con- necticut senators to help bring about it's passage.
 The meeting was preceded by a big street parade mad was followed by a dinner in a local hotel for the state officers and speakers. Besides Con gressmar Burnett, the speakers in cluded Mayor c. B. Wilson in an ad- dress of welcome: Congressman E. J. Hill of Connecticut; National Council Tor c. B. Webb of North Carolina; Elizabeth P. How, national councillor of the Daughters of America, Will liamsburgh, N. Y, and Charles H. Herman, superintendent of the national orphanage in Tifffn o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
SIR EDWARD R. CRAWFORD
 TALKS ON BRITISH BLACKLIST
Declares It is For Purpose of Minin- izine Censorship of Business Mail.

New York. Sept. 25.-The so-called British blacklist" of American firms was characterized by Sir Edward Crawford, commercial attache of the British embassy at Washington, as q white list'' at luncheon given in his honor here today by about fifty bankers and heads of industrial cor porations engaged in export trade. He explained that the term blacklist" had created a misunderstanding as to it's real objects and told his guests what was being done by the British government to minimize the censor ship of business mail.
 A committee of five is to be ap- pointed from among those who at tended the conference to take up with the embassy officials individual cases in which it may be possible to effect relief.
 Sir Richard said the British gov- ernment already had made arrange ments to facilitate the despatch of shipping documents between the United States and neutral countries. By placing this kind of mail in bags marked shipping documents" he ex- plained, it received rapid examination by a special corps of censors at the port of arrival. enabling the mail to be forwarded without delay by the vessel carrying the goods to which they related.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26

New York Sept 25-With labor leaders continuing their efforts to bring about a general suspension of work as an aid to the striking car men in this city. members of the state legislature from the metropolis, at a meeting late today, decided to urge Governor Whitman to convene the legislature in extraordinary session to deal with the strike situation.
 The governor arrived in the city to- night and it was expected a commit tee appointed by the legislators would leaders have set Wednesday as the time for a general tieup of the city's industries.
 Nearly 40 per cent of the oo,OOO union workers in New York and vii cinity have avowed their intention of Hugh Frayne, orwanizer of the Amer ican Federation of Labor
 AS Hours Demonstration Favored.
 Discussion in labor circles not in sympathy with the plans of confer ence leaders took the form today of favoring a 4S-hour demonstration rather than a general strike. it was said. If organized workers suspended operations for short period, just ito the way would be paved for settle- ment of the traction strike.
 Rear End Collision in Subway.
 The first accident on a subway line since the transit strike began Sep tenber 6, occurred today. Thirteen persons were injured, two seriously in a rear end collision at the 2O7th Street station, on that part of the subway system running on an ele- vated structure above the street. Ii was said the motorman of the rear train leaped from his post and allow ed the train to crash into the rear of a train standing at the station. He was arrested later. There were no passengers in the forward train. but
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26

Attacking simultaneously on an arc of fifty miles, running from Martin puich to the Somme, the British and French forces have delivered another smashing blow on the German lines and pushed forward their positions for notable gains.
 From Martinpuich to Combles, a distance of six miles, the British have driven in their wedge to a depth of more than a mile and captured in the attack the important strategic towns of Lesboofs and Morval, the latter a scant mile north of Combles.
 To the French fell the town of Ran court, two miles east of the outskirts of Fregicourt, one mile northeast of Fregicourt in the vicinity of Boucha- vasnes and to the south from the vii cinity of the Canal du Nord to the Somme were taken.
 The capture of Morval by the British and a part of Fregicourt by the Combles, which the Germans have stolidly held for weeks despite the vii olent attacks thrown against it. The defenders of the virtually surrounded town have left to them for escape only the valley, mile in width, run ming north northeast and in the tra- versing of which they must come under the guns of the British and French respectively from Morval and the vii cinity of Fregicourt.
 Another notable step in their ap- proach upon Peronne is marked in the capture by the French of trenches in the Canal du Nord region.
 Except in France there have been no important engagements on any of the various fronts. Berlin reports the repulse of Russian attacks in Volhynia, Galicia and the Carpathians. Petro- iC eli -i1 f hA on the eastern front, but unofficial advices say the Russians have begun a new offensive on a large scale in the hope of putting down the counter-at- tacks of the Teutons and piercing their front before winter sets in.
 The Rumanians are still struggling for supremacy over the Teutonic al lies in the Szurduk and Vulcan passes of the Transylvanian Alps, but accord ing to Berlin all their attacks have been repulsed.
 In the Macedonian campaign re- peated reports of successes for the en- tente allies come from their various war chancellorieS. West of FIorina the Russians have captured hill from the Bulgars; the Serbians have crossed the frontier into their own country and reached a position north of Kruzograd while the French northeast of FIorina nave penetrated the outskirts of Pe- torak. The British to the north of rahinos, one the eastern end of the battle line. also report an advance, but Berlin says that all their attacks were 'epulsed.
 Aside from the capture by the Ital lans of an important mountain peak on the Trentino front, artillery bonn bardments have taken place on the Italian- Austro front.
 Despite the loss of two Zeppelins in an air raid on eastern England Satur- day night the Germans Monday night again returned to the at tack with airships and dropping bombs In the northern and midland countries FOOD SHORTAGE DISCUSSED
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
BOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF
 LIGHTING OF BOSTON HARRoR
Tablet Unveiled on Famous Old Bea-
 con in Celebration of Event.

Boston, Sept. 25.-A history of two hundred years of guidance to shipping entering Boston harbor was celebrated today at Boston Light. Secretary William c. Redf1eld of the Department O. commerce, with a party of invited guests, went down, the harbor on the lighthouse tender May1ower to unveiI tablet on the famous old beacon.
 The first permanent light at this point was authorized the General Court in i715 and its first rays were seen by mariners on September IA (Old Style), 1716. This tower, partly of stone and partly of wood, was bad ly damaged by fire in 172o and again In l15l. It was quickly repaired both times, but when the British evacuated Boston In the early days of the Revo- lution they demolished the lighthouse. The present tower was serected in 17s3.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
EXPRESSIONS OF REGRET
 MADE BY GREAT BRITAIN
For Seizure at Hong Kong of Ameri- can Goods Consigned to Manila.

Washington, Sept 25.-Informal ex- pressions of regret have been made by Great Britain to the state department for seizure at Hong Kong of American goods consigned to Manila on board the steamers Chinese Prince, Kafue and Aymeric. It was learned today that in response to a vigorous protest by the United States. assurances had been given that there would be no more such seizures.
 The British action first was explain ed on the ground that the goods were consigned to blacklisted firms. Later it was claimed that several or the hrms were ringleaders in a s'junta" alleged to be seeking to cause rebellion in India.
 The seizure of packages from the Chinese Prince caused very bitter feel ing in Manila and a maximum fine was levied on her when she entered port with her manifest short. The fine was later reduced to $2o,00O and if nally rebated when the missing goods arrived on another ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
NOMINEE HUGHES REPLIES
 TO WILSON'S STATEMENTS
Characterised as "Regrettaoie" His Reference to New York 80 Cent Gas.

Dayton, O., Sept. 25.-Charles E. Hughes, addressing an audience in Memorial hall tonight, replied to state ments in President Wilson's speech of Saturday in connection with the pas sage of the Adamson law.
 MT. Hughes characterized as most regrettable the reference made by President Wilson to the 80 cent gas case in New York as an instance where the courts had refused to declare a rate fixing law unconstitutional in ad- vance of determining how it would op- crate.
 Tt has been sought to draw an analogy" MT. Hughes said, "between such a case and legislation in advance of inquiry. The courts have nothing to do with the question of the wisdom of policy of legislation. Questions of const:tutionality come before the courts after the legislature had acted presumably with knowledge of the facts and upon careful inquiry"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26

the rear train was we'll filled. Most of the injured were in the front car and they include two patrolmen on strike duty. The smashed cars ly extinguished.
 Heavy Traffic.
 Heavy traffic on the subway and elevated lines since the strike began, it was announced, has made up the financial deficit caused by the strike on the surface lines of the New York Railways company. Traffic on the surface lines today was per cent. normal, it was said. Subway and ele- vated traffic was above normal.
 Attemnts at Violence.
 Sporadic attempts at violence and several arrests in connection with the strike were reported by the police.
 The grand jury which is investigat- ing charges of disorder and other un- lawful acts in connection with the strike was charged by the court to- day not to give any consideration to a pamphlet dealing with alleged dis orders sent to the jurors by Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Inter- borough Rapid Transit company and the New York Railways company. The document did not constitute legal evidence, the court said.
 Oscar $. Straus. chairman of the public service commission, announced there was no danger of suspension of work in the construction of the new dual subway system. An agreement between the International Tunnel and Subway Construction Union of Amer lica and the contractors, MT. Straus said, specifically provides that the subway workers cannot be called out on a sympathetic strike. For them to disregard the agreement, MT. Straus added. would deal serious blow to collective bargaining and dis courage employers from making agreements with workers thus dis credfting organized labor"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
HOSTILE AIRSHIPS PAY
 ANOTHER VISIT TO ENGLAND.
Bombs Dropped in Northern and
 North Midland Counties.

London, Sept. 26, 1920 a. m.-Several hostile airships crossed the east and northeast coasts of England between 10.20 o'clock and midnight last night says an official communication issued shortly after midnight.
 ''Rcmbs are reported to have been dropped at several places in northern and north midland counties.
 An airship is also reported off the south coast.
 "No reports of casualties or damage have been received"
 Later the following official state ment regarding the raid was made public:
 Several hostile afrships babfy siX-visited the northeastern and southern counties during the night Bombs were dropped iii the northern counties and some casualties and dam age are reported.
 Full reports have not yet been re- ceiVed."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
PRIMARIES TO BE HELD
 IN MASSACHUSETTS, TODAY
Deepest Interest is Centered in Dem
 ocratic GubernatoriaI Fight.

Boston, Sept. 25.-Primaries for the nominations of democratic, repub- lican and prohibition candidates for the November election will be held throughout the state tomorrow. A light vote is expected by leaders of all parties. as contests are few.
 Greatest interest attaches to the re- suit of the democratic gubernatiorial fight, in which Charles H. Cole, who recently resigned as adjutant- general of the state militia, and Frederick w. Mansfield, former state treasurer, are the contestants. Other candidates on the state ticket are without oppo- sition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
A THRIFT CONGRESS TO
 BE HELD IN NEW YORK
To Celebrate the Gains Made by Saw
 ings Banks This Year.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 25.-A thrift congress to be held in New York the latter part of December to celebrate the gains made by savings banks this year and to map out a further huge economy campaign to be instituted throughout the United States was planned here today by the executive committee of the sevongs bank sec tion of the American Bankers associa- tion. It was the first work of inn portance undertaken by bankers at- tending the annual convention of the association opening here today. The plans made today will be submitted to the general meeting of the sevings section for approval
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
.S.N. E.T. Co. to
 Increase Capital
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CALL
 ED TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE
$5,o0o, 1000 ADDITIONAL
New Capital Stock to be Issued from Time to Time-Plan is to Offer $1,- 100000 for Subscription by Stock- holders, Payable in December.

New Haven. Conn. Sept. 25.-At the quarterly meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Southern New Finland Telephone company today it was voted to call a special meeting of the stock holders on Oct. 16 to authorize the is sue of $5.000.000 of additional capital stock, to be issued from time to time. After the stockholders meeting, the directors plan to offer $1.00O.000 of new stock for subscription by the stock holders, payable in December.
 The board today voted the usual quarterly dividend of 1 3-4 per cent, payable Oct IA
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
IN LUxEMRURe PARLIAMENT
Due to Refusal of Breat Britain to
 Permit Importation.

Berlin, Sept. 25 (By Wireless to Say vHle).-According to reports from Luxemburg, the question concerning the supply of food caused violent discussion in the Luxemburg parlia- ment, says an item given out today by the Overseas News agency. Director General Welter, it is added, decided that the difficulties over the food sup ply were due to the refusal of Great Britain to permit importation of victu- als, even though their distribution would be under control of agents of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
PRESIDENT WILSON WRITES
 TO THE AMERICAN HEBREW
Describing America as a "Real Home
 For Justice and Fair DeaIinq."

New York, Sept 25. - Describing America as "a real home in which all forces work together TOT justice and fair dealing" President Wilson has written a letter for publication in the coming special Jewish New Year number of the American Hebrew, it was announced by the publishers here today, paying a high tribute to the citizenship of tue Jews and assur- ing them of his interest in his fellow citizens of Hebrew extraction
 "No man who knows the history of America" the president wrote, "or in- deed of the world, could fail to ap- preciate their notable contributions to industry, philanthropy, intellectual de- velopment and political liberty.'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
STRIkEBREAKER CHARGED
 WITH INTIMIDATION
Outgrowth of Strike Trouble at FarreI
 Foundry, Ansonia.

Ansonia, Conn, Sept. 25.-lAs an out growth of the strike troubles at the Farrel Foundry and Machine company, where strike has been in progress for more than year, Henry Daven- port, a strikebreaker, was arrested ot- day, charged with intimidation. The complaint was lodged by K. Neuge- bauer, a striker, who is awaiting trial in the common pleas court. At the re- cent troubles Neugebauer was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to six months in jail.
 Davenport was released in bonds of $75O, furnished by Colonel Farrel.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
TO FORM A FEDERATION OF
 FRENCH CATHOLIC SOCIETIES,
A Temporary Organization Was Ef- fected in Woonsocket Yesterday.

Woonsocket, R. l., Sept. 25-Dele- gates representing 10000 Franco-Amer- ican Catholic citizens of New England today voted to form a federation of French Catholic societies, perfecting a temporary organization with pr. A. E. Brien of Manchester, N. H., as presi- dent, and Wilfred J. Mathieu of this city as secretary.
 A committee to draw up rules and bylaws will report at a meeting to be held here on Dec. Il.
 The purposes of the. organization are to prepare sympathetic relations with other Catholic societies, to bind ties ot fraternity, and to study social prob- lenS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
A SMASHING BLOW
 ON GERMAN LINES
Attacks Made Simultaneously by British and French
 in an Arc of Fifty Miles
ENTENTE ALLIES PUSH FORWARD FOR BIG GAINS

From Martnpuich Combes, Distance of Six Miles to Depth of More Than Mile-Advance Made by the Allies Apparently Seals the Fate of Combes-Another Notable Step Their Approach Upon Perrone Marked in the Capture by the French of Trenches in the Canal du Nord Region-The Italians Have Captured In,- portant Mountain Peak the Trentno Front-Repeated Reports of Successes for the Entente Allies Macedonia Come From Their Various War Officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
HERR VON JAGoW CALLS
 ON AMBASSADOR GERARD
Mrs. Gerard Going to Copenhagen tc
 Sail for United States.

Berlin, Sept. 25, Noon, via London, 11-45 p. m.--The German foreign min- ister, Herr von Jagow, made q short call on Ambassador Gerard at the en- : bassy this morning. The amoassa dor declined to discuss the visit.
 Ambassador Gerard will leave Ber- line tomorrow morning, accompanied by Mrs. Gerard, for Berlin, from which port Mrs. Gerard will take steamer for the United States on Sept 2S The ambassador himself has received no word concerning his vacation and so probably will return to Berlin from Copenhagen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
PASSENGER ELEVATOR DROPPED WHILE CARRYING IA PERSONS
In Federal Building, Boston-OnIy
 One Man Injured.

Boston, Sept. 25.-A passenger ele- vator in the Federal building, carrying IA persons, dropped from the second floor to the basement today, injuring one man, W. S. Titus of the Hyde Park district was cut by a falling clamp, the parting of which caused the drop. Others were shaken up, but not hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-26
SOCIALIST ALLAN L. BENSON
 ATTACKS PRESIDENT WILSON
For the Passage of the Army Reor-
 ganization Bill.

Providence, R. l., Sept. 25.-Allan L.. Benson, candidate of the socialist par ty for president, addressed an audi ence in Infantry Hall here tonight and attacked President Wilson and the democratic members of congress for the passage of the army reorganization bill, which, MT. Benson charges. con- tains a proviso which gives the presi- dent authority to draft citizens for military service. The word draft was inserted in place of "call,'' he asserted, while the bill was in the hands of the committee and the speaker blamed President Wilson for signing the bill after the change had been made.