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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

The inexperienced country colored
girl who has no conception nor idea
of the dangers she Is to meet In a
large city continues tC come to town.
and for her the Philadelphia Associa'
ton for the Protection of COlored
Women carries on persistent work
which improves steadily. In cOmpar'
Ing the yearly number of girls travel
ing forth from the South by boat
line the association finds that the
number this year is not quite as large
as in the past years. This it feels Is
due to two causes: first, the result OF
literature which it has Sent South set
ting forth conditions In tb.' northern
cities. intended to discourage immi
grafton in large numbers; anti. second
ly. because boat lines are carrying
more freight than formerly One o.
the interesting cases of the year Ia
that of a young girl only sixteen years
of age coming from Sussex county
Va. going to Wildwood N IL. to join
her mother, who had gone ahead to
find employment~for them both Be,
ing poor, she could only send the girl
her carfare. When the girl reached
Philadelphia she was tired ard hun
CRY The associations worker carried
her to the Camden side where she
later boarded train for Wildwood.
gave her her breakfast and a little
carfare, so II she missed her mother
who was to meet her at the station
she might ride to the address given
her The girl was very grateful and
after reaching Wildwood sent very
nice letter saying how grateful she
and her mother were for the help.
She said II was so tired and hungry
| would have gone with most any one
II bad not met you"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

1t is entirely proper that the world s
most southern city, located in farthest
TERRA del Fuego, in latitude S.
should bear tie name sounding as
much like winter wind >as Ushuaia
There is also an appropriate sugges
ton Of wailing in the word, and the
penal settlement of Argentina is To-
Gated there.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

4 western ranchman hurled from
II automobile landed squarely on the
! hack of y calf and was uninjured. But
IN moor beast suffered a broken back
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

The Baltimore oriole, one of the
most picturesque Of the birds common
III the northern United States, gets
his name from his, black and orange
yestments, those, being the colors of
the Calvert family, Of which Lord Bal
fimore. who settled the estate Of Mary.
land, was then chief. =,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

A good grade of paper can now. be
commercially made from the hop ref.
Use Of breweries, which has heretofore
been thrown away. a, +.z@
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

Ground Has Just been broken in Lon
X aon for ! huge new permanent lex
hibftion Building known as the Phi.
4 ~ III industry [
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

The only completed, railroad Yin
! Ecuador Ii that between Guayaquil
ma Quito. a branch Of this road to
extend 100 miles from Curaray to
i Ambato ID now under construction.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

"Titustown" Is the name Of pamph-
let dealing with the very interesting
experiment being made just outside
of Norfolk in the way Of providing
self.respecting Negroes with an oppor.
tunity to live healthy, normal lives. II
is a simple story, outlining success.
full venture in Negro home planning
and community building, but it is a
significant story in that it shows one
solution of difficult problem involv-
ing the issue of life and death not
only for the Negro but also for his
white neighbor. Copies of the report
can be had from Hampton institute.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

Negro teachers began getting ready to
help their race. We have kept in touch
with their work through visits to
their schools, their churches and their
clubs-and sometimes to their homes.
Birmingham (Ala.) Age-Herald.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

The high cost of living Is produc-
ing many hardships in the great Rus
sian city OF Hardin, In northern Man
churia. The cost of boots is especial.
ly felt. A year ago they could be
bought for 81 or IS. Now they cost
50 to $12, and are virtually out OF
reach of the Russian laborer, whose
wages are SIS to $25 a month. With
the thermometer at zero. Fahrenheit,
laborers set off for the days work
with only the canvas shoes on their
feet.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-03

Platinum thrown away by early
Spanish explorers, ignorant OF its val
ue, often is found in excavating foun.
dations for new buildings in Colon
bia. sometimes in sufficient quantities
to pay the cost Of a building.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
JUDGE HOOKS DECISION IS
 TO BE USED IN TEST CASE
To Determine the ConstitutionaIity of
 the Adamson Act.

Washington, Nov. 24LAttorney- General Gregory telegraphed the gov ernment atts4neys in Kansas City to- night that he approved the plans for expediting to the supreme court test case to determine the constitutionality of the Adamson act agreed upon there by the government counsel and rail- road lawyers.
 The case to be used as test is that brought by the Missouri, Okla homa and Gulf Railroad in which Judge Hook Of the federal court at Kansas City decided against the gov ernment. The transcript of the rec ord in that case is expected at the will be promptly filed with the su- preme court
 The attorney general said the agreement would be signed by the government and railroad council in Kansas City. The railroad lawyers in | tions first were notified of this ar rangement and the matter was re- garded as finished and the way clear- ed to get the case to the supreme court. The transcript nay be filed at once but the court does not re- convene until December 1. when counsel for both sides will ask that 1 an early date be set for argument. If an early date is fixed the gov ernment hopes the case may be de- LEFAllIleo DelOre January l, Ehen the
 law becomes effective. Uhder the agreement it was pointed out here, the department agrees not to insti- tute any prosecutions under the law before the determination of the Mis- souri, Oklahoma and Gulf case. This | does not mean, however,sthat the gov
 ernment may not col1ecf evidence on
 which future prosecutions may be based if the law is found constitu- 1 tional.
 
 As understood here the carriers coming into the agreement would keep such accounts as are necessary under ! the law to make payments to the af- fected employees in case the law is held constitutional. This requirement. is
 incorporated in Judge Hooks decision in the Missouri case.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
THE LICENSING OF ALL
 VEHICLES Is PROPOSED
As Means to Reduce the Number of
 Automobile Fatalities.

New York, Nov 24.-That the 1i- censing of all vehicles would have a tendency to reduce the number of au- ton1obile fatalities was the statement made here tonight by Edward A. Cor nell, secretary of National Highways Protective society, in announcing the number of motor vehicle fatalities for the first ten months of the current year in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massacau sets. New Jersey, the only state of the four which has jurisdiction over horse drawn as we'll as motor vehicles showed a decrease in the number of deaths.
 In New York so4,ooo automobil ss were licensed in 1916 and 601 persons were killed as against 226,00o licensed during the first ten months of 1915 and 561 killed.
 Tn Connecticut, where 54000 auto molies were licensed, 163 persons were killed, seventeen by drivers from oth- r states. During the first ten months of last year, 3s.000 cars were licensed and 99 persons were knlled. During the corresponding period of 1915 when 1000 cars were licensed 254 persons were killed.
 Tn New Jersey 105,01o cars were li- censed and 174 persons were killed while Iest year during the first ten months 76,000 cars were licensed and POP persons were killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
1 3ae ACRE TRACT FOR OLD
 l kAssAN NATIONAL MONUMENT
1 includes the We'll Known Abandoned Village of That Name in Alaska.

Washington, Now 24 = The "OId Kassan National Monument consist ing of 3S acres within the Tongass Ma tional Forest, Alaska, has just beet created by presidential proclamation as a result of recommendations made by the Secretary of Agriculture. The tract embraces the we'll known aban- doned Haida Indian village of Old Kassan, situated on Prince of Wales Island in Southeastern Alaska, about thirty miles west of Ketchikan.
 The village was abandoned by the Indians about ten years ago. Among the relics which remain there are about fifty Indian totem poles, five or six of which are classed as exceed ingiy good specimens. In the desert- ed village there are also eight large square buildings which were original ly constructed according to the pe- culiar plan of the Haida Indians, and which. it is stated by those best qual- flied to know, represent the best spec imens- of Haida architecture that now exists The largest Of these buildings is approximate1 40 by 60 feet in size and is made entirely of round and carved timbers. There also remain a number of Indian graves with the typi- cal small grave houses erected by the Alaskan indians.
 the indians the buildings have been rapidly falling into a state of dtlapi- datinn and decay, and certain amount of vandalism by tourists and souvenir hunters renders some form of protection essential An examin- alton of the area was made jointly by representatives of the Forest Service and of the Interior Department, and reports strongly urging the establish ment of National Monument were ap- proved by the secretaries of both de- partments. The Smithsonian Institu- ton strongly endorsed the proposition for the establishment of a National Monument. The new National Monu- ment will be protected and adminis- tered by the Forest Service, as is the case with all monuments located within the National Forests.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25

Seemingly the forces of the central powers are endcavoring to drive on Bucharest, the Rumania capital, from three directions. From the west the troops of General Von Falkenhayn have reached the Alt river; to the north the Germans and Austro- Hun garians are pressing southward from the PredeaI and Torzburger passes, and somewhere along the Danube, either to the south or southeast, the forces of Field Marshal Eon Mackensen are crossing the river.
 Western WallaChia apparently is en- tirely in the hands of tine Teutonic alL lies as both Berlin and Vienna report that the line of the Alt has been reached. Some Rumanians remain in the rear around Orzova, but that town, as well as Turnu-Severin, has been occupied by the Teutonic troops and the Rumanians doubtless have fled into the mountains northwaru. The pressure of the German and Austro- Hungarian troops continues north and northwest Of Bucharest.
 Violent fighting has again broken out in DobrEdja. While attempting to hold the Russians anI Rumanians in check north of the Tchernavoda-C Con stand railway line, Field Marshal von Mack nsen, Berlin records, has thrown his m, h across the Danube at several places. but just where is not stated. Bucharest says that an attempt by the Germans to cross the Danube at Zim- nitza, 70 miles southwest of Bucharest failed. Fighting has been reported in the region of Silistria. on the DanuCe, southeast of the kLmanian capital,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25

married, who was guardian of the trust company vault where Mrs. E H. Harrigan, widow of the railroa d capitalist, kept her jewelry, found them one day on the floor Of the safe deposit, he told Police Inspector Eau rot today.
 Unable to Live on s1,7oo Year.
 The opportunity presented itself. as I was in debt to the extent of $70o," the inspector quoted Daggett as saying My salary was not a large one I was getting only s1,70o a year and I found it hard to live on that amount to keep up with the Iiv- ing at Iarchmont
 Was Tempted to Put 1t Back.
 I was tempted many times to nut the jewelry back but l held it for 1t and when no one put in a claim that it was lost decided to get a loan on some of it.
 Not Always Dishonest.
 "On many other occasions I had found jewelry in the booths and on the floor of the vault compartment and I always returned it. On one oc- casion found diamond studded watch valued at several thousand dol lars and returned 1t to the woman who lost it and received ;,s a reward for my honesty a gold watch" Ruby Sold Many Times. Daggett's brother. Orville, 4s years old, is accused of having disposed of $40.000 ruby, part of the stolen jew elry. It was purchased, according to the police. by an optician for S65O from a man to whom .OrviIle is assert ed to have disposed of, 1t. The ruby was thereafter several times sold un- til itg travels furnished clue which ! ie hss.- the. apprehension Of the Dag gett brothers. Under arrest also is a jeweIer, charged wit hreceiving the stolen property. He Is sai to have advanced a $500 Toan'' in return for $10,000 worth of the gems. All the missing valuables have been located. Some of them, according to detectives, were found in an old pair of trousers in a kitchen closet in Ar thur Daggett's Larchmont home.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25

during the past few days, and it may be that the German crossings of the river were made between Tchernavda and Giurgevo.
 The Russians and RumaniarS have taken the offensive successfully in Du- brodja, mort hof the Tchernova- Con stanza railway, Bucharest, and Petro- grad asserts the Runanians advanced on the whole front, especially in the center and on the left wing, and oc- cupied five towns about 15 miles north Gf the railway. Berlin declares the Russian offensive in Doorudja was thrown back.
 In Macedonia the entente offensive continues to progress. Serbian troops have occupied Rapesh, east of Monas- tir. North of Suhodol tho Serbians put a German feree to flight. Berlin says there has been renewed artillery firing along the front in Macedonia and Sofia claims the repulse of attacks east of Paralovo and between Lakes Presba and Ochrida- t
 There has been no Infantry activity on the front in France on large scale, but the artillery bon bardments by both sides north and south of the Somme have increased in intensity. Berlin reports the repulse of several small British attacks, and London de- yclares a German attempt south : of PuiSieuX was frustrated.
 In the eastern and Austro- Italian n theatres there has been little activity. In Armenia, Constantinople says, the Turkish troops have advanced their right wing 20 miles against the Rus sianS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
VILLA AGAIN ATTACKS
 CHIHUAHUA CITY. Bandits Broke and Ran in Disorder Under Heavy Artillery Fire.

Chihuahua City, Nov. 24, via El Paso Junction, Tex, Nov. 24.-AnoIher at tack by the Villa bandits upon this city from the east was begun at a. m. today and was repulsed as were the previous attacks by the bandits, with heavy losses to the attacking forces.
 The machine guns again did deadly execution in the raEkssof the bandits, who crept up from the east under cover of a deep arroyo, or dry wash The dead and wounded were left on the battlefield, as in the previous as- saults. When the enemy broke and ran in disorder the heavy artillery took up the brunt of the fighting as the machine guns were outranged. Gen eral Ozuna, commander of General Trevino's cavalry, pursued the bandits and completed their rout. The Villa forces fled toward the northwest and now are believed to be out of touch with the remaining Villa commands.
 Among the wounded today was Gcy- ernor Francis Trevino, brother of Gen eral Trevino. who was shot in the hand. Twoofhcers Cf General TreVtno's gem eral staff have been killed. The body of General Julio Acosta, one Of ViIla's s commanders, was found west of the city, as was the body of And Sada. Villas secretary.
 General AcoSta was killed in action by Colonel Cadera of the Carra1,za cavalry column during the cavalry sr- gagement yesterday. General Trevino. though wounded yesterday, was again in personal command today, and made an inspection of the Qualifications with his staff
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
SWITcHMEN OWN HOUSES AND HAVE AUTOMoRu
Statement Made By Trainmaster of
 the New York Central Road.

New York. Nov. 24.-At least fifty switchmen in Ashtabula. Ohio, own their homes and have automobiles as we'll. 1t was testified here late today before the arbitration board which is trying to settle the differences he- tween the Switchmee1's Union ana thirteen railroads.
 W. H. Sullivan, trainmaster for the New York Central at Cleveland, made this statement, adding that one of the switchmen had been mayor of Ash tabula.
 The witness declared he did not be- lieve an eight hour law could be put in operation in any great terminal without overtime work. It might dc for some places. he asserted. but ney- CT for Cleveland.
 "The New Haven yard in Boston has the same number of engineers as the. Cleveland yard" Sullivan was in formed, and they have been working on an eight hour basis for 32 years. ;
 T shall have to move to Boston and see how they do it.'' he replied. T don't see how 1t could be done in the Cleveland yard"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
z .-.',uUU Fire
 at Sayin Rock
ENTIRE PLEASURE RESORT WAS
 THREATENED. j
AID FROM NEW HAVEN
Fire Started in the Rear of a Dancing
 Pavilion Where Handredc of Per
 sons Were Daneins-"Nieht Before" Football Crowd FIoeked to Scene.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. s4.-Sav!n Rock, a well known pleasure resort on Long Island sound, near here. was threatened with destruction by fire to- night. At midnight the blaze was under control after theatre, a dance hall, cottage and other buildings had been burned. At one time the fire spread to The Colon;.de, W-ilcox's Pier restaurant, the Seavicw hotel and other buildings, but the firemen succeeded in saving them. Estimates of :he loss range from S50,000 and upwards.
 Origin of Blaze Unknown,
 The origin of the blaze is unknown. 1t started in the rear of Jackso1's dancing pavilion, where hundreds of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
PRESIDENT NOT TO ATTEND
 ARMY NAVY FOOTBALL GAME
Physician Deems 1t Unwise For Him
 to Risk Taking Fresh Cold.

Washington. Nov. 24 - President Wilson tonight cancelled his plans for going to New York tomorrow to at tend the Army Navy football game be- cause of cold from which he has been suffering for several days. His condition is not considered serious. but his physician thought 1t would be unwise for him to FISK taking fresh cold.
 The president saw no callers today and remained indoors. He met with members of his cabinet in his study. however, and was said to be better to- night.
 NIT. Wilson had planned to take a large party of relatives to New York with him. Secretary Humility will make the trip and the game will be also witnessed by Secretaries Lansing. Baker, Daniels and a large group of other government officials and army and navy officers from Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
BODY OF JACK LONDON
 HAS BEEN cREMATEp
Ashes to be Scattered Over His Glen
 Ellen Ranch.

Oakland, ,Calif.. Nov. 24-The body of Jack London. the author who died suddenly Wednesday night, was cre- mated here today and the ashes, in accordance with his wish, will be scattered over his Glen Ellen ranch.
 Mrs. Charmion London, the authors wife, was unable through illness to attend the funeral services, but his first wife. Mrs. Bessie Maddern Lon donS with their two daughters. Joan and Bess, were present as was his aged mother Mrs. Flora London.
 The services were strictly secular in compliance with Iondon's express- ed wish. Before the bod~ was c5eas mated. N. Nakato, for many years London's body servant laid on the casket a slip of paper On which he sad pencilled:
 .Your words were silver Your s lence now is golden
 The services were attended by peE4 cons from every walk of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD =. '
 TO BUILD TWO DESTROY FRS.
They Are to Be Delivered Within
 Twenty Months.

Washington, Nov. 2t,--Mare Island navy yard, Califor la, was today awarded contracts fo' two destroyers of the twenty author Jed by congress.
 The destroyers wi be delivered within twenty month Expiainlng the given to the Mare island navy yard because private bids. exclusive of those already granted forrthe eighteen other vessels, were So high that they left too small margin to make the construc- = al authorization.
 'The bid of the Cramp company for the two desrroyers." the secretary said, was $1,195.000 each. which was orly s5,000 less than the appropriation, and left 50 small a margin for chances as practically to make it impossible to accept their bid"
 The Mare Island yard bid is $96S, ,105 aach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
THANKSGIVING COLLECTION
 FOR WAR SUFFERERS
Projected by CIersynen and Laymen
 of the Protestant Faith.

New York. Nov. 24.-Prominent clergymen and laymen of the Protest ant faith addressed an appeal here to- day ito the clergy of the various churches throughout the United States" suggesting that a collection be taken at Thanksgiving services for the relief of war sufferers in "har- mony with the Thanksgiving procla- nation of the president of the United States"
 Such general and practical response to the presidents suggestion. the clos- ing paragraph of the appeal reads, would be twice blessed and would make the approaching Thanksgiving Day the most memorial since the Civil War;"
 Among the signatures are those of Joseph H. Choate, the Rev. s. Parkes Cadman, the Rev. William T Man. ming and the Rev. John Henry Jew etE
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
NOVEL FORM OF FINANCING BY THE ENTENTE ALLIES
To Issue Short Term Bills Running From 30 Days to Six Months.

New York. Nov. 24.-J p. Morgan today announced that the British and French government treasuries have each authorized the sale in this mar bills running at various maturities from thirty days to six months. This is a novel form of financing by Great Britain and her allies in this coun- try, as heretofore loans have been is- sued for fixed amounts. The treasury bills, which in, form are similar to New York city revenue bills, will be payable in dollars in this city. They will probably be available for pur- chase on or about December at rates based on money market conditions, probably running from 3-4 to 1-2 per cent It is understood, however, that the amount of the bills will be comparatively small.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25
ALL OF DIET SQUAD
 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Combined Increase in Weight is Eleven
 Pounds.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-The twelve mem bers of Health Commissioner Robert sons -diet squad' who are engaged in a two weeks test to demonstrate that good and healthrul food can be served for 40 cents day despite the high prices. were reported to be in ex- cellent condition late today-the third of the test The combined gain in weight announced by those in charge was eleven pounds.
 The menu for tomorrow will be:
 Breakfast: Stewed prunes, rolled oats, buttered toast, postum or coffee.
 Luncheon: Lamb fricassee with dumplings. Waldorf salad, bread and butter, tea
 Dinner: Split pea soup, roast veal, broiled rice, cold slaw, bread pudding, tea
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-25

persons were dancing. This structure was soon destroyed, and the flames leaped to an adjoining cottage and barn and finally to Wilcox's moving picture theatre
 The West Haven fire department was unable to cope with the situation and so meof tho city apparatus was sent to the scene. A high wind earned the sparks in every direction, and for time it appeared that the entire re- sort was doomed.
 Could Be Seen for Miles.
 The blaze could be seen for miles around. The might before" football crowd in this city foeked to t:ie scene in great numbers. It was estimated that 25,000 persons were on hand.