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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
cAvALRYMEN AND POSSES
 IN PURSUIT OF BANDITS
Who Killed Ranch Owner and His
 Bride of Five Months.

Columbus, N. M, June 27.--American cavalrymen, assisted by posses of raIchmen and citizens of Hachita and nearby towns, tonight were pursuing bandits who early today raided a. ranch about 35 miles southwest of Hachita, N. NJ, killing William Par ker, the owner. and Mrs. Alice Parker, his bride of five months.
 The district being remote, no report had reched Colonel H. G. Sickle, conn manding the border patrol, here at a late hour tonight, but it was assumed that the raiders had crossed the from tier perhaps with the pursuers close behind.
 According to stories reaching here, the raiders had crossed the border and committed numerous minor depreda- tions in the district. Parker, from whom the Mexican bandits stole a number of head of stock last week. at tempted to drive them off, but was forced to retrait to the ranch house The marauders followed, broke through the door, and murdered Parker and his young wife.
 They are said to have made their way south, driving number of cattle and horses before them.
 Immediately the news of the raid became known, citizens of Hachita and other communities in the neighborhood formed posses and motored to the ranch to take up the trail of the ban dits. Shortly afterward cavalry de- tachments were ordered from Las Cie- niegas, Alamo, Huecho and. other out posts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
Austrians Still
 Falling Back
ITALIANS REcAPTURE IMPoRTs
 ANT POINTS OF VANTAGE.
RETAKE sEvERAEToWNs.
There Has Been a sIaokenins in the
 Intensity of the Bombardment. on the Various Sectors Around verdun -Four German Aircraft Destroyed.

The Austrians in the region south east of Trent are still falling back be- fore the advance of the Italians who have recaptured numerous important points of vantage. The towns of Po- Sina and ArSiero again have fallen in- to the hands of the Italians, while in the entire region between the Adige and Brenta rivers numerous peaks and mountain positions have been re- taken. The Austrians, according to the Italian war office vainly attempted to hold back the Italians by a concen- trated artillery and machine gun fire but the Italians would not be denied.
 There has again been a slackening in the intensity of the bombardment on the various sectors around Verdun, and only one infantry attack was att tempted Tuesday. This was launched by the Germans on the part of the village of F1eury northwest of Yer dun, which is held by the French. It was repulsed.
 The Germans also essayed an att tack against the British southeast of Ypres but this also was without re- suit In patrol engagements, the Brit lsh at many points entered German | trenches, infiicting casualties on the defenders and making some prisoners
 Four German aircraft have been 1 brought down by British airmen in l aerial fights. The British lost one machine
 On the front in northern Russia the i Germans have bombarded Russian po- sitions and followed them up with in- l fantry attacks. Petrograd says that all the attacks were put down by the Russian fire
 The official statement issued by the
 Russian war office places the number 1 of prisoners captured by General Bru- siloff.s army between June 4 and June | 23 at 19S, ,9T2 officers and men. The fGYs fOf ,r,s, and bomb throwers reached more thar l 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
S-ROOsGVGIt
 Dinner Tonight
w.sR. WILCOX CHAIRMAN REP.
 NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
IS FRIEND OF HUGHES
The4Nsw Chairman is Not Allied With Any Factions-Is Acceptable to Re- pubIicans and Prosressives Alike RooseveIt May Stump for Hughes.

New York, June 27-Developments at the temporary headquarters here of Charles B. Hughes ranged today from ratification by the national sub-com- mittee on organization of the nomi- nee's choice of William R. Wilcox as chairman of the republican national committee, to the announcement that Theodore Roosevelt had accepted an invitation to dine with MT. Hughes to- morrow night
 Personal Trend of Nominee.
 Mir. Wilcox, lawyer, former past master of New York and until 1918 chairman of the public service com mission of New York, is personal and political friend of the nominee. His selection results from MT. Hughes desire to have as chairman a resident of New York, known to him person. ally, a man somewhat removed from recent political developments, not al- lied with any faction of the party and acceptable to republicans and progress sives alike.
 Sub Committee Held Formal Meeting
 The organization subcommittee which ratified the nominees choice held it's formal meeting in the recep- ton room at MT. Hughes headquar- ters. Mir. Hughes was present. Ear ly in the day the sub committee held an informal meeting at the hote WACIS w. OIdll6, us CudlTII1dn is staying. Reports were current the selection of MT. Wilcox had met witt some opposition at the informal meet ing. After the formal meeting, how. ever, it was announced that all mem bers of the subcommittee had voted for MT. Wilcox on the first ballot.
 Chairman Wilcox announced thai he soon would open headquarters 1T New York and would devote his en. tire time to the campaign. The other officers of the national committee ant the executive committee will be ap. pointed by the sub committee whicI also will name the two vice chairmer for the Chicago and Pacific coast of fees.
 Roosevelt to Dine With Hughes.
 Colonel Roosevelt's acceptance O Mir. Hughes dinner invitation resulted from an exchange of personal notes Colonel Roosevelt also talked over tn, telephone from Oyster Bay with MT Hughes.
 The dinner will be served in MT Hughes suite and there will be GOV CTS for only two. It was indicate, tonight that the topics discussed would not be divuIged.
 Whether Colonel Roosevelt vii make a tour in behalf of MT. Hughet was discussed at the Hughes head quarters today as well as the proba bility that Former President William H. Taft would be asked to make number of speeches for the ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

the others prtvates. Two are slightly wounded
 The consurs message, which was the first report regarding the prisoners to reach the department from him, also noted the detention of the Mormon in- terpreter taken with the cayalrymen. some news despatches have indicated that the men were being mistreated by their Mexican captors. The consuPs report follows:
 There are 21 privatee and two ser geants of Tenth cavalry and one white interpreter interned in penitentiary. Two are slightly wounded, one through the shoulder and the other has flesh wound in the knee. Both recovering and receiving medical attention They are sufficiently fed and we'll treated. They have ample room for exercise Am assured that there is no danger for their lives"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
EXPLORER sHAcKLEToN
 HAS REQUESTED AID
Asks That the Steamer Uruguay Be
 Sent to Elephant Island.

Buenos Aires, June 27-Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose efforts to rescue the main body of his Antarctic expedition left on Elephant Island proved futile when the steamer fur nished by the Uruguayan government for the purpose met with adverse ice conditions, has requested the despatch to Elephant Island of the Argentine Antarctic steamer Uruguay. It was the Uruguay which rescued the Swed- ish expedition in 1913
 The minister of marines states, how ever, that it is impossible to send the Uruguay to rescue the Shaekleton party because she is not in service able condition
 No other suitable vessel in Argen- tina is available for the work and 1t is feared here that the chances of res- cuing the stranded party this season are slim.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
TENDER DIXIE CROWDED
 WITH AMERICAN REFUGEES
She Is Due to Arrive in Galveston
 Early Friday.

Washington, June 27.-Captain Bur braska, at Yer Cruz. reported today that the tender Dixie, crowded with American refugees, had sailed from Tampico for Galveston. She should arrive early Friday. The captain said two children were born today to Amer ican women on the Dixie
 Consul Guyant at Progreso notified the state department that he was leav- ing and would arrive at New Orleans in a few days. American refugees at Ciudad Carmen have left that place for New Orleans.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
ASK REDUCTION IN FREIGHT
 RATES ON RAW SILK
Connecticut One of the States Inter-
 ested in Hearing Now in Progress.


 New York, June 27.-A hearing was held here tonight before Henry Thur tell, examiner of the Interstate Com merce Commission, on the application of the Silk Association of America for a reduction in freight rates on raw silk. While the Pennsylvania Rail- road company is specifically named in the petition, all carrying lines of the country are involved in the proceed ings. Sixty five members of the silk association who, 1t is said, control 80 per cent. of the looms and spindles of the industry in the United States, rep resenting chiefly the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, are interested
 There apparently is a wide breach to be covered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The silk men assert that freight rates have been advanced fifty per cent. while the railroads claim there has been reduction of fifty per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
ENTERTAINMENT OF BAY STATE
 MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
Departure of Cavalry Delayed by Diff
 entities Concerning Mounts.

Birmingham, Mass, June 27-The entrainment of Massachusetts military organizations for the border, which began yesterday, progressed slowly to- day, the field hospital corps and the signal corps trains leaving over the Boston and Albany tracks during the iafternoon. Cavalry and field artillery Organizations had broken camp and were entraining late tonight, but their departure was delayed by difficulties concerning their mounts.
 Four regiments of infantry, a hospi- tai corps and an ambulance corps were sent away from the camp late last night and early today.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
S2s, s,ooo,ooo FOR ARMY
 AND NATIONAL GUARD
Amount Named in House Committees
 Emergency Bill.

Washington, June 27.-The house appropriations committee today re- ported an emergency bill providing $26, 1000, 900 for extraordinary expenses of the army and national guard caused by mobilization for Mexican border service. Most of the amount goes for equipment and transportation.
 Another bill reported by the com mittee today provides for continuing all ordinary expenses of the govern ment through July. It was made nec- essary because a number Of annual supply bills providing funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1 have not been passed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
PREPARATIONS FOR PLACING
 NATIONAL GUARD UNITS
Were Being Made All Along the Mexi-
 can Border YesterdaY.

san Antonio, Tex, June 27.-Prepa- rat1ons for the placing and mainte- nance of the national guard units were being made all along the border to- day. While the quartermaster's de- partment was working out details for caring for more than 35, GOO additional men, General Funston and his staff were engaged in revising and fixing ll tne long list of troop stations, with a view to starting a big, sweeping army across the border, If necessary, and at the same time leave adequate protec- ton for tle border towns and ranches line.
 Reports from General Pershing's col umns and from the forces along the border reached headquarters more fre- dnently than on other days, but nearly all had to do with the routine of a big army and carried no news of clashes with Mexicans. either bandits or troops of the de facto government,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
WEARIsoME WAITING
 FOR MEN AT NIANrIc.
VIII Ali Be In Transit Before Daylight
 Today.

Camp Heieemb Niantic, Conn.,, June 27,-Conneotieut's quota of national guard for Mexican border duty will ali be in transit before daybrealx tomor- row, The last battalion of the Second infantry, the Third. under command of Majer Henry F. Beebe, was to be er1trained during the night, although prospects were not geed at a late hour for it to be placed abeaRd cars until daylight.
 The weariseme waiting which Haa =s:s6 fcsaslhuaaE Eaa Raaa FNso
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
MAY 60 '
 BEFORE CONGRESS.
Unless American Troopers Are Released by Thursday
 He Will Ask Authority to Rescue Them by Force
WILLNOT CONSIDER ANY OFFER OF MEDIATION

Prompt Compliance With Any Request the President May Make to Mexico is Foreshadowed by the Calm Pre- vailng in Both Houses Unconditional Surrender of the American Prisoners is the Only Way in Which Carranza Can Avoid Hostities Consul at Chihuahua Re- ports That the Troopers Are Interned in Pententiary and Are Being Well Treated Connecticut Troops to Get Under Way This Morning
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
RELEASE OF THE STEAMER
 FREDA Is REQUESTED.
Was Suspected of Having Hospital
 Supplies for carranza.

Washington, June 27.-State depart ment officials today requested the treasury department to release the steamer E'reda, held up at New Or leans with cargo of hospital supplies for Progreso, which custom officials suspected were destined for the Car ranza army, Secretary Lansing in- Representative Harris of Mississippi who had received an appeal from the Freda,s owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
NEW HAVEN EQUIPMENT
 USED IN MOVING MILITIA
It is Feared Shortage Will Result for
 Fourth of July Travel.

and sleeping cars have been appro- priated from regular train service on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad, it was announced to- night, in order that the movement of troops from Massachusetts, Rhode 1s- land, Connecticut and New York might be expedited. A shortage of equipment has resulted, which, 1t is said, will be felt more particularly during the few days before and after the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
SUPPLIES FOR ARMY
 OF 100000 MEN
Have Been Provided Along the Mex
 jean Border.

Washington. June 27-Supplies have been provided along the Mexican bor der for an army of 200, 900 men for the next 30 days, according to an an- nouncement by the quartermaster's de- partment of the United States army. It also was learned from the same source that 1000 motor transport trucks had been purchased from 20 different automobile manufacturinz concerns at an average cost of s3,000 each, and that bids had been asked for 400 passenger automobiles to be used by the officers of the various com mands along the border.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
FUNSTON SENDS URGENT
 REQUEST FOR TROOPS
Pennsylvania and Dlstrlct of coIunnbIa
 Troops Asled to Hurry.

New York. June 27,-At the urgent request of General Funston, orders were issued late tonight by Major General Leonard Wood, commauder of the department of the east, for Penn syivanta and District of Columbia troops to entrain for the border at the earliest possible moment, It was be- lieved at headquarters some of them might start tonight,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
PENNSYLVANIA ROAD
 FEELS GAR SHORTAGE
Because of the Number Required for
 Transportation of Troops.

New York, June 27.-Owing to the large number of passenger cars re- quired for the transportation of troops to the Mexican border the Pennsyl- vania railroad announced here tonight, it will be compelled within a few days to withdraw temporarily many cars now in the regular train service. It may be found necessary also to annul some trains for a time
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
CAPTIVE TROOPERS ARE
 BEING WELL TREATED.
British Consul at chihuahua Notifies
 State Department.

Washington. June 27-The British
 consul at Chihuahua City. who is looking, after American interests there, reported to the state department to- day that the American troopers cap ttrred at Carrizal had been informed in Che Chihuahua penitenJiary and were being well treated. He gave the num- shersn as. two tce slllera fseEge cant faEd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
MExicANs AND AMERICANS
 CLASH IN NORTHERN SONORA
Report Received From 5rlsadier Gen.
 eraI Gales.

Mexico City, June 27,-There has been a clash between Mexicans and A Ap1aricans in northern Sonora, ao- eording to a report received from Brigadfer General Gales. military governor of Sonora. No details were given.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

General Pershing's camp to help army recruiting. Films taken of either branch will be censored by army or navy authorities and then released to theatres.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
Steamer Sunk in Collision.

Sault Ste Marie. Mich, June 2s.- The steamer James J. Hill of the Pittsburgh Steamship company of Cleveland arrived here today with the crew of the steamer Panther, owned by the Massey Steamship company of Duluth. The Hill collided with the Panther In a dense fog late last night off Persian Island in Whitefsh Bay. The latter steamer. sank.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
MOVING PICTURES TO BOOST
 RECRUITING FOR TIE NAVY.
Secretary Daniels Has Accepted Offer
 of Weekly News Services.

Washington, June 27.--A proposal by five moving picture weekly news ser- vices to boost recruiting for the navy through pictures showing thA American naval ships at Vera Cruz was accepted today by SecretaFYs DanielH. Secretary Baker referred fo GeneTal sFnnsten a propoE ERs1lq sFnqaEI taEs sfa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
Duke of pevonshire Now Governor
 General of Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, June 27.-The an- nouncement of the appointment of the Duke Of Deyonshire as governor gen eral of Canada comes as a surprise here. It was thought that either Lord Curzon or the Earl of Derby would be appointed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
CabIed Paragraphs
Jananeae steamar sunIc.

Madrid, June 27. via Paris, 1.55 a. m. -The Japanese steamer Daiyetsu Ma- ru has been sunk by a submarine off Barcelona. Forty-one of her crew were picked up.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
PROTESTS ACTION. OF
 SPANISH AUTHoRITsEs
Tn Furnishing Supplies to oermg
 Submarine U-35.

Paris, June 2z, 4ao p. m.-Rear Ads miral Degouey, retired, writes to tn newspapers that the German subma rine U-55, which recently took a lette from Emperor William to King Al fonso, has since sunk a nuraber q French, British and Japanese steam ships He asserts an investigated should be made as to the right of tn Spanish authorities to welcome tn submarine at Cartagena and delive supplies to 1t when it was on the ev of making raids on shipping.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
Movements of Steamships.

New York, June 27-=Sailed, steamer Vasilefs Constanfincs, Pirabus.
 New York, June 27.Saiied: Steam CT Carpathia, Liverpool. GABEE .-----~
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28
MARTIAL LAW IN LEIPsIc
 FOLLOWING FOOD RIOTS
Mob Storms 1900 Shops of Bakers, Butchers and Provision Dealers.

Berne, via London. June 27.-Reports have reached here that serious riot ing occurred in Liepsic at the end of last week and that about 1900 shops, chiefly those of bakers. butchers and provision dealers, were pillaged by mobs. It is said that Czech soldiers brought from Austria, fired upon the crowd, and that martial law has been proclaimed in Liepsic and in the Duchy of Brunswich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Saturday, July 1, has been proclaim ed a bankers holiday in London, t enable them to work behind close doors and make up arrears.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The steamer Itaska and the barge T. J. Hooper, bound in tow from New York to Jacksonville respectively for Boston, were fioated from Shovel Shoal on which they were stranded.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The interstate commerce commission suspended until Oct. 29 proposed in creases in freight rates between New York and points on the Rhode Island companys lines via Providence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Eight members of the crew of the small British steamer Astro1oger, sunk in the North Sea by German sub marine, were landed at I1owestoff.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

A conference report on the rural credits or land bank bill was adopte1 by the house, 313 to 10. The report now awaits action in the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Death sentence of 34 British consci- entious objectors to military service have been commuted, British Under Secretary for War Tennant announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The British steamer Ping Suey, Liverpool for Yokohama, was seri- ousIy damaged when she ran ashore near Cape Town, South Africa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Field Marshal von BueIow, com nander of the German armies on the advance toward Paris, has been retired on account of poor health. He is nearly n.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Clarence Crane, 1e, and Ralph Krouse, IS, of Pine Brooh W. J., were drowned in the Passaic River when Cranes canoe overturned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Two ears of a speciaIitnain carrying the Buffalo Bill show from tlaiss Port land, Me. to Manchester, N. H., were derailed at Rigby. a few miles west of Portland. Several persons were slightly bruised, but none was seri- .ously hurt.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

White Plains, N. r., refurnedsa verdict for $20,000 to Grace Knowles of Yonk- CTS, in her action against the New Haven Railroad to recover damages for the death of her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Mrs. Theresa PastyncE, 34, commit ted suicide by shooting in the head at her home in Bridgeport, Conn. Desp- pondency over financial matters is said to have induced her act.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Disabled by a broken shaft, the American steamer D. N. Luchenback, Rio Janeiro for New York, was lowed into Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The squadron of torpedo boat destroyers which has been assembling at Eastport, Me, the past four days, has left for Newport for the summer manoeuvres in Narragansett Bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

witnesses were on their way to Mex ico with the Connecticut troops, Judge Burpee in the superior court at Wat
 erbury was obliged to postpone the case of William Kemper with statu- tory arson. Dispositions were ordered
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Manufacturers have been requested to submit prices for 750, ,000 pairs of shoes. to be purchased immediately by the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The International Association of Machinists met in convention at Ba1- timore. The delegates reprseent 1o0.- 900 machinists.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The French moratorium has been extended another three months.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Prices for fine granulated sugar were advanced 35 points to 765 cents a pound by the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

The Utah Idaho Sugar Go. purchas- ed the buildings of the Oregon Utah Sugar Co. for a price reported to. be $50 O00, GOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

Mayor Mitchell laid th ecornerstone of the New York City Reformatory' 8 new building at New Hampton, Orange co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-28

A two ton motor truck win be pre- scented to the First Cavalry Regiment, N. G. N. Y, by 3s coffee and sugar