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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
WERNER HORN HAREAs
 CORPUS PROCEEDINGS
Arguments Made in Federal Court of
 AppeaIs at Boston.

Boston. Feb. 2--The federal circuit court of appeals today heard argu- ments on the appeal in the habeas cor- pus proceedings filed by Werner Horn. who was indicted for illegally trans- porting dynamite in his attempt to blow up the international bridge at Vancebcro, Me, on February ?. 1915. Horn has been in jail here since his habeas corpus petition was denied.
 Joseph F. O'Connell counsel for Horn, declared that the attempt to wreck the bridge was an act of war performed by a German officer, and that no violation of the laws of the United States was involved. Tn his plea, Horn asserted that he had served I2 years in the 17th Prussian regiment, and also in the LandWehr division of the German army since the war was declared. His acts while in this country. he claimed, were done un- der his authority as an officer of the German army His commission was taken from him by the United States officials after his arrest.
 The bridge at Vancebores" ]" Horn asserted, twas used by the British government for the transportation ot vast stores of ammunition, imple- naerts of war. food stuffs and other materials used entirely by the British government in their effort to defeat the German army. of which I am an of 6cer"}
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
MARINE INSURANCE
 RATES ARE INCREASED
As the Result of the Exploit Of Ger
 man Sea Raiders.

New York, Feb. 2.-The exploit Of the German sea raiders which sank seven British steamers and captured the Appam has demoralized certain classes of marine ifsurace rates. it was learned in shipping circles here today. The insurance men felt, it was said, that there was no assurance that the reported exploit of getting out of Kiel and sinking ships on the high seas might not be repeated by some other German commerce destroyers. Nor was 1t known it was pointed out, whether the German vessel that captured the Appam was not still active
 The rates to all ports on the Atlan- tic ocean have been raised,r said a member of one insurance firm. Rates that were formerly from one-eighth to oneA quarter have now been announced as from one-hah to one and one- half per cent.n
 A member of another firm said that while rates to the United Kingdom and Trance were not changed, those to Af- rica and via the capes to Australia were so unsettled that he could not make definite quotations. They were anywhere from two to ten times higher than the rates previous to the arrival of the Appain, he said, adding that some companies were declining all Ar rican business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION IN
 5RlDGEPoRT BILLIARD ROOM
Manager Holds the Theory of conn- brstfs5Ie Bomb.

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 Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 2-A mys- terfous explosion in the front portion of Kinder,s billiard parlors. on the ground floor. on Broad street just south sof the post office. early this evening, gutted the billiard establishment and partly wrecked the Arco theater next door. The total damage is estimat- ed at s10, ,000
 The billiard room was we'll filled with players when, without warning. a great flash of flame shot up from the front part close to a stairway. There was no gas in the building So1rapidly did the flames spread that the occupants had treat difficulty in escaping.
 The fire marshal expressed the opinion that some one spread powder, then dropped a match on it. The man ager holds the theory of a combustible bomb, but says no warning or threat had been received.
 Henry Freeman of Holyoke, Mass, 22 years old. was noticed near the spot where the fire started. few rniru- tes before the flash came. A few nnin- utes later he was found wedged in an upper rear window, through which he had tried to escape. His left leg was broken. He is in a hospital and will be questioned by the police tomor- row. He is said to have come to Bridgeport only on Saturday last The audience in the theatre filed out quietly when it was announced that there was a fire next door and there was no panic there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
President Wap'
 Backing Of People
IN DEFENDING AMERICAN LIVES
 AND COMMERCE ABROAD
AN AUDIENCE OF 1e,ooo
Had Big Crowd of Kansas City With Him From the start--Many In Audi enee Leaped to Their Seats and cheersd.

Kansas City, Mo, Feb. 2.-President Wilson demanded tonight that steps be begun during the present month to back him up in defending American lives and commerce abroad. His de- mand met with shouts and applause from an audience of 16,000 persons, who waved American flags. leaped to their seats and cheered.
 When the president ceased speaking he leaned forward and asked the great throng to join him in singing Amer ica." The band played softly, the au- dience stood, and the words of Amer- iea's national anthem came in a glori- ous burst of song.
 Crowd With Him from the Start The big crowd was for the president from the start. It waited patiently an hour to see him, and cheered itself hoarse in a three-1 minute demonstra- ton when he appeared. Sixteen thou- sand heard him. 10000 were turned away. and 10000 more tried to glimpse at him as he left his hotel for the hall
 Why, some men in Washington are questioning if we could get the 500,000 men flor which the government is ask ing,'s he said at one point of his ad- dress. 'sWould they voiunteer?9
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
STEAMER APPAM "A
 GERMAN PRIZE or WAR.
Indications Are That United States
 Will So Regard Her.

Washington. Feb. 2 2-Indications that the British passenger liner Appan, brought into Hampton Boards by a German prize crew, will be held by the United States to be German prize of war and not an auxiliary cruiser. were given out tonight in high official quarters.
 The neutrality board. which advises he state department on such ques- ions announced today that the ship was prize. but the announcement was recalled later, presumably because the state department itself has not acted.
 The real point to be declared is whether the Appam shall remain in possession of the prize crew under the terms of the Prussian-American treaty or shall be returned to her Brit tsh owners under The Hague conyen- ton. indications were given that the state department will hold that the prize belong to Germany.
 Count Won Bernstorff. the German 1bassador, in a formal note to Sec setary Lansing, gave notice that the Appaln came into Hampton Roads un- der the treat which guarantees pos session 10 her captors. Captain Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador, asked that the ship be returned to her BritiHh owners as a prize. recovered nnder The Hague convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
FAvoRABLE REPORT TO
 PAY COLOMBIA s25, ,ooo, 900.
By Senate Foreign Relations Commit tee--With Expressions of Regret.


 washington, Feb. 2.-The long, fought treaty to pay Colombia S25, ,000,- 900 and express regret for the parti- ton of Panama was ordered favorably reported to the senate today by for eign relations committee, with amend ments reducing the indemnity to $15,- 100000 and making the expression of regret mutual to both the United States and Colombia
 A bare majority of one vote put the treaty out of committee and into the senate, where, with the full force of the administration, it will be pressed for ratification in line with the poli- cy of harmonizing relations with all Latin merica for the Pan-Ameri- canism proclaimed by President Will soE at the recent Pan American con gress
 By vote of 10 to 8, tIA committed also ordered favorable report on the treaty to pay Nicaragua S, 100000 for an inter-oceanie canal route and naval base in the Bay of Fpnseca Action on the treaty extending financial pro- tectorate over Haiti was deferred.
 On the Colombian treaty the re- publicans lined up solid1y against it and the democrats lined up for it with Clarke, who voted with the republi- cans. Senators Lodge. Smith of Mich igsn and Borah we've Che only op- ponepts of the Aics ragran convention. Opponents of inc treaties announced their intention to fight them to the last extrimity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

Washington, Feb. 2.-A definite pol icy contemplating Philippine indepen- dence within four years was approved vor of the Clarke amendment to the Philippine bill, directing the president to withdraw American sovereignty within four year period. The vote, which followed weeks of debate was 41 to fl. An effort to recommit the bill was defeated in final action on the measure, which has not yet passed the house, was deferred until tomorrow.
 administration senators in support ing the Clarke amendment maintained that some such definite provision was necessary to square with the inde- pendence declaration in the Baltimore platform.
 Wilson Not Opposed to It.
 President wilson has made no pub lie comment on the proposed amend ment, but senators who had discussed It with him let 1t be known he was cock, of the Philippine committee. opposed the amendment and was sup ported by eleven other democrats. Five republicansss Senators Borah, clapp, Kenyon. La Toilette and Works
 voted for the amendment Besides Senator Hitchcock. democrats who op- posed it were Beckham. Lea of Ten nessee; Lewis. Myers. O,Gorman, Phe- Ian, Pomerene. Ransden, Reed. Sauls- bury and Walsh.
 By the terms of the amendment as perfected provision is made for ex- tension of time for granting inde- pendepce if the president should deem | it advisable, until congress shall have had an opportunity further to con sider the subject
 The Amendment As Adopted. The amendment as adopted follows: The president is hereby authorized and directed to withdraw and sur render all right of possession, super vision, jurfsdicfson.i T control or Sow ereignty now existing and exercised by the United States over the ter ritory and people of the Philippines and he shall on behalf of the United States fully recognize the indepen- dence of the said Philippines as sep arate and self-governing nation and acknowledge the authority and con trei over the same of the government instituted by the people thereof This transfer of possession sovereignty and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
l. p. MORGAN HAS
 SAILED FOR EUROPE
Caused Much Surprise and Interest in
 Financial Circles.

New York, Feb. 1.-J. P Morgan sailed tonight for England aboard the steamship Rotterdam He was ac- companied by Benjamin Strong. gov ernor of the New York federal re- serve bank. Announcement that the two men were to, visit London caused much surprise in financial circles today.
 At the Morgan banking house no details regarding MT. Morgan's trip were obtainable beyond the statement attention while abroad. It is said Mr Morgan will spend at least a month in London and his stay may be extended beyond that time.
 This will be MT Aforgan's second trip to England since the war began. The first was followed by the an nouncement that J, P. Morgan -& Go. had been appointed Commercial agents of the British government in this country. Soon afterwards the firm was selected to act in Q similar ca pacity for the French government
 In their capacity as financial agents to the two governments, Morgan and Company have purchased or supervised ureds of millions of dollars
 Intimatfons that MT. Morgar's frip might not be unrelated to another ex- ternal loan by the allies met with de- -IoossB sssulsnq sIq 10 quo uoIJ ielt ates It is believed, nevertheless, that the British and French governments are considering the ad disability of offering another external To m. Rumor. placed the amount of the undertaking at $25o. 900, 900 or half that of the i've per cent issue hoated here last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
ONLY MEMBERS or CREW
 OF THE APPAMs DETAINED.
245 Persons Given Liberty to Land on
 American Soil.

Old Point Comfort Va, Feb. 2- Two hundred and forty five persons held prisoner by a German prize crew on the former British passenger liner Appam were informed tonight that they were at liberty to land on Amer fcan soil. More than 200 others, in- cluding the German captors, the cap- tain and crew of the liner and certain passengers alleged to belong to the armed forces of Great Britain, will be held on board until the United States government definitely determines their status and that of the ship itself.
 Thzs SrranEemenf was reached on orders from Washington after a con ference between representatives of the German and British governments with the Norfolk collector of customs, Nor man R. Hamilton, acting as intermedi- aryy.
 The captured liner, at anchor in Hampton Roads off Fortress Monroe since she put into the Virginia capes Tuesday morning, will move up to Newport News early tomorrow to dis embark her passengers With the others will land G. D. Tagliaferria. a naturalized American of Nevada, She only citizen of the United States aboard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
HEATING CHILD LABOR
 BILL PASSES HOUSE
Bars From Interstate comnercs Pro-
 ducts of Child Labor.

Washington, Feb 2.-The Keating bill barring from interstate commerce the products of child labor was passed by the house today. s37 to 46 and no wgoes to the senate It imposes heavy penalties for interstate ship ment of any commodity in whole or In part by children under 1G working in mines or quarries, or by children un- der IA working in mills, canenrfes. workshops or manufacturing establish ments. Where children are employed at night or more than eight hours a day in this latter class Of industries, the minimum age is 16 i11tead of IA
 Opposition to the bill came largely from the south. Representative Webb of North Carolina chairman of the house judiciary committee, urged that it was unconstitutional and sought un- successfully to exempt the children of widows from it's operation.
 Former Speaker Cannon offered an amendment to exempt canneries be- cause of competition with cannerIes across the Canadian line, where no restrictions on child labor apply. The only material change made was by adoption of an amendment to exempt the boys and girls canning clubs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

governmental control shall be com pleted and become absolute Gnot less than two years nor more than four years from the date of the approval of this act, under the terms and in ths manner hereinafter prescribed
 Possible Extension of Time
 Provided, that if the nresfdeuf. prior to the expiration of the said period of four Years, shall find that the condition of the internal or external affairs of said Philippines in respect Go the stability or efficiency of the proposed government thereof is such as to warrant him in so doing, he Is hereby further authorized, by proc lamation. duly made and published. to extend the time to and including tho date of the final adjournment of the session of congress which shah con vene next after the date of the ex- piration of the said period of four years and thus afford the congress an opportunity in it's discretion to further consider the situation in the said Philippines but any such extension of lime by the president shall not other wise suspend or nullify the operative force of this act unless the congresr shall hereafter so direct.
 President Vested with Full Powsrr.
 For the purpose of a complete and prompt compliance with this direction. the president is hereby invested with AutA ROHcr anu dulnOL4Ly 10 make such orders and regulations and to enter into such negotiations with the au-
 thorities of said Philippines or others as may be necessary to finally settle and adjust all property rights and other relations as between the United States and the said Philippines and cause to be acknowledged, respected and safeguarded all of the personal and property rights of citizens or cor porations of the United States and of other countries, resident or engaged In business in said Philippines or hay ing property interests therein. May Retain Naval Base. Tn any such settlement or adjust ment so made in respect to the rights and property of the United States as against the said Philippines the pres ident may reserve or acquire such
 lands and rights and privileges ap- purtenant thereto as may, in his judg- ment, be required by the United States for naval bases and coaling stations within the territory of said Philip pines"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

along the Greek frontier is taken in Athens to mean that an attack by the Teutons and their allies is soon go be made on Saloniki.
 In Albania the Austro-Hu garians are reported to be continuing their progress unopposed. A despatch from Athens says a Iortion of the Montene- grin army has effected a junction with the Serbian troops and fallen back on Durazzo, Albania's support, which is now the main objective of the Austro- Hungarias.
 Greece and Rumania have signed a dual neutrality compact, according to a Rome despatch.
 The British in East and West Afr ca are keeping up their gains against the Germans in the capture of towns and military positions according to of ficiai reports from that region. In West Africa a British column had formed junction with the French troops at Ambam, the crown prince Bof Turkey is reported in a Constan- tinople despatch coming by way of Berlin to have committed suicide Now- Ing to III health.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
LISBON RloTIoUs OVER
 INCREASED COST OF FOOD
One Person Reported Killed and ssv-
 eraI Wounded.

Lisbon. Feb. via Paris Feb. z, 5-15 a. m--The rioting which began last Saturday. on account of the in- creased price of food articles. has not yet been quelled, and one person was reported killed and several wounded today by bombs thrown by the rioters the soldiers
 The minister of the interior stated in the senate today that the govern ment is determined to repress all at tempts on the part of rioters to pre- vent men from returning to work The the government. The opposition party announced that it had nof intention of raising any obstacles to the efforts of the government to restore and preserve order,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03

There is scarcely any fighting on any of the battle fronts except artillery en- agreements and in none of these has any noteworthy achievement been recorded. Heavy IboEnbardments have taken place in the Champagne region of France near St. Die, in the Vosges Mountains. with the French the az gressors. The French guns also have shellcd the town of Lens.
 On the Russian front Berlin claims the defeat of strong Russian force between the Stochod and Styr rivers while Vienna reports the forced with drawaI of the Russians from their ad- vanced trenches near usvieczko. in East Galicia. during mining opera tions.
 Tn hand-to- hand fighting on the Col di Lana slope the Austrians report the capture and destruction of Italian saps an dalso the repulse of Italian in fantry attacks in the Sagana valley, Rome however. credits the Italians with the victory in the latter region.
 The concentration of large numbers of Germans, Bulgarians and Turks
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
JAPANESE STEAMSHIP
 ABANDONED OFF CAPE RACE
In Sinking Condition After Collision
 with Steamer Silver Shell.

New York. Feb. 2.-The new Jap- anese steamship Takata Maru. in col lision last night with the American oil tank steamer Silver Shell about 200 miles southeast of Cape Race, N. F., was abandoned in a sinking con dition after her crew was transferred safely to the Silver Shell, according to a wireless message received here to- night from Captain Moses of the wrecked vessel.
 senting the owners of the Japanese vessel at this port, who received the message from Captain Moses an- nounced that their steamer, Califor mia. which left here Monday for Gas gow, had been directed by wireless to overtake the Silver Shell and stand by in case of emergency
 The Silver Shell, although in no immediate danger, also was damaged but according to Captain Moses. was proceeding to the English channel.
 Another vessel, the British tramp steamer Ammonia. which sailed from New York for Bordeaux on January
 2S, is now standing by the Silver Shell It Is believed in shipping cir cles here that the Talxata MarH prob- ably sank soon after she was abon- doned as the last wireless message flashed from her many hours before her crew was taken off said she was then in immediate need of assistance Details Of the collision are lacking The Japanese vessel, whose eross ton mage was s, 719, was described by hel agents there as ssthe last word iI steamship construction" She was built a year ago and was on her second voyage to New York She was ownet by the Nippon Ship company, whicI operates fleets on both the Atlantic and Pacific and sailed from Londor
 for New York on January 22 in bal last
 The steamer Ammonia, which pro- ceeded to the scene of the collision al soon az she picked up the wireless signals of distress, was herself badly damaged in heavy gale on her voy- age to this city, where she arrived
 January 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
EIGHTEEN INCHES OF
 SNOW AT SEATTLE
Street Car Traffic Stopped and Bus
 inees Crippled

Seattle. Washington, Feb. B. Eight ben inches of snow on the ground topped street car tra11ic here today. t IS stiIi showing.
 No overland train has arrived here lince D. m. yesterday. The Norzf- Irn Pacific is working with snow blows But Great Northern and Chicago, Mil- Faukee and St. Paul trains are laid ID in division point yards or snow bound ia the mou1tainn
 Advices from Juneau, A1aska, say leven men perished in the recent torn. The fishing schooneH Edison, f Tacou1a- was wrecked on Cape De- ision, and her crew of six parished. chooner Eunice The gas boat W.. N. vas wrecked at Cape Bandel and two nen lost. Herbert Allen was frozen p death near fha Olympia mine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
MAD DOG RAN THROUGH
 STREETS OF NEWToWN
Biting Three Horses and Cow caus-
 ed Much Excitement.

Newtcwn, Conn. Feb. 2.A suppos- z edly mad dog ran through the town today, biting three horses and a COW and caused much excitement until its life wa sended by rife shot. It's head was cut off and sent to the state lab oratory at Middletown, where an ex- animation will be made to determine if 1t had rabies. The animals bitten have been placed in quarantine,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
TWO MEN KILLED
 BY BOILER EXPLOSION
In Plant of Howe Rubber Go, New
 Brunswick, M. |.

New Brunswick. N J, Feb 1.-Two injured by a boiler explosion follow ed my fire which destroyed the plant of the Howe Rubber company in Northern New Brunswick township to- day. The men killed were said to have been the comEanys engineer and fire-. man. The property loss was estimat- ed at between $75. .0o0 and $10e.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
BOILER EXPLOSION BLOWS
 TUG BOAT TO PIECES.
In the Ohio River Opposite Huntino-
 ton. ". Va.

Huntington. W. Va Feb. 2.-The Ram Brown. a Pittsburgh tow boat, sank withi na few minutes after her boilers exploded in the Ohio river op- posite this cit ytoday. It is believed that the few of the crew were saved
 About six survivors from the boat reached the Ohio side of the river fol- lowing the explosion The boat was blown to pieces and sank immediately. Most of the crew. approximately thir- ty, are believed to have perished
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
SENATE ACTION ON PHILIPPINE BILL
Vice President Marshall Casts Deciding Vote in Favor
 Clarke Amendment Vote Stood Al to4l
GRANT INDEPENDENCE IN TWO TO FOUR YEARS

revision is Made for Extension of Time for Granting nde pendence the President Should Deem Advisable Until Congress Shall Have Had an Opportunity to Further Consider the Subject President May Reserve or Ac- qre Lands for Naval Bases and Coalng Stations Within the Territory of the Philippines Five Republicans Vot- ed for the Amendments Measure Has Not Yet Passed the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
ONCE OPPOSED RoosEvELT
 WOULD NOW WORK FOB HIM
John VI. Harlan, Chicago, candidata
 RepubIican. Convention Delegate.

J Chicago. Feb. 2.nJohn Maynard Har- Ian, Chicago lawyer. who In 1912 toured the country with g. Adam Bede of Minnesota in opposition to tho can- didacy of Colonel Roosevelt. today is- sued an announcement to the voters Of Illinois declaring h1ueeif eanni- tional conyontion and asserting that f named. he would work and vo.1 for the nomination of Colonel H1Qee~ vclt aa the repubiican caudidafe <QI