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Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Portland, Me, Sept. 10.-A rousing vote at the state election is predicted. The day promises to be fair.
 The weather is the one factor that the politicians have not attempted to influence by argument or fireworks and the forecast was anxiously await ed Tonight there was rejoicing in both the republican and democratic camps for it was expected that the expression of Maine's opinion on state and national policies would be a de- cisive one and both sides faced the issue with confidence.
 Both Parties Confident.
 After a Sunday of comparative rest and review and during which the heat of battle cooled somewhat, the party managers declared that they stood by the figures proclaimed at the close of the campaign last night. The re- publicans claim everything with plu- ralities approximating 1O,o0O: The democrats make a similar claim, eX- cept that they set the pluralities at 5000 and admit that the outcome in the Third and Fourth congressional districts is in doubt.
 If an average is struck between the ing, may be said to be either party's s state tonight. Three conclusions, however, are not disputed If Gov ernor Oakley c. Curtis Is reelected by the democrats, the result will be accepted generally as an endorsement of the administration.
 Interest in Congressional Election
 If the democrats who now hold one of the four seats seats in congress, re- turn Congressman Daniel J. McGilli- cuddy and capture the second seat, which they expect. it will be con- strued as showing that the first and second districts stand strongly behind the national executive.
 If the democrats by popular vote re-elect United States Senator Charles F. Johnson and win another seat in the senate through the defeat of For mer Governor Bert M. F'ernald by Kenneth c. M. Stills, dean of Bowdoin college, it will be taken as evidence that the voters of the state generally wish to hold up the hands of Presi- dent Wilson.
 Fight for United States Senators.
 The fight for United States sena- tors is especially important as upon the outcome may depend the control of the upper house, to obtain which the republicans must win nine seats now held by democrats. For the first time senators will be chosen by pop ular vote.
 The control of the state legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

ing with the Austrians in this re- zion.
 The repuIse of German counter-at- tackS and continued heavy lombard ments forged the chief features of the fighting Sunday on the western front in the Somme region between the French and British forces and the Germans. The attacks by the Ger mans against the British took place north of Ginchy and against the French south of Berny en Santerre
 A recapitulation by the British war office of the results attained by the British on the Somme front during the past week shows an advance on a front of 6.000 yards to depth vary ing from 300 to 5000 yards.
 In addition to numerous battles be- tween French and German aviators in which seven German machines were forced down. French aircraft have heavily bombarded German de- pots an destablisheds in the regions of Chauny, south of St. Quentin, Ham and Peronne. London claims for British airmen the destruction of three Ger man machines and the driving down of others in a damaged condition. Pa trol engagements and bombardments continue to feature the fighting on the Macedonian front. The Bulgarians, according to Paris. have been forced to abandon several trenches in the district east of Vetsenik, while the British have shelled Jenikoi and Me- voyen and made a raid on the Doir- an front.
 In Albania the Italians in the Avol- na sector have taken without oppo- sition several Austrian points Of van- tage. The usual artillery activity continues in the Austro-Italian thea tres.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
WILkEsBARRE THREATENED WITH GENERAL LABOR STRIKE # New Ordinance Restricting Jitney
 Service is Enforced.

Willzesbarre, Pa, Sept 1o-A gen eral strike of all crafts of labor, mum bering approximately 75,000, is a con- tingency that faces Wilkesbarre and the Wyoming valley as the result of the efforts of labor union officials to obtain an immediate stay in the en- forcement of the city ordinance which jitney owners say will make it impos- sible for them to continue in business.
 The result, union leaders say, would be to break the street car strike that has been in effect since Oct. fl, 1915
 At a meeting tonight the allied trades council announced that the central la bor union bodies of Nanticolle, Wilkes barre and Pittstcn will meet within three days to discuss the advisabIli4y of a general strike to be called next Friday. Union leaders say they will demand of the council a 30 days stay ;n enforcement of the jitney ordinance. Mayor John V. Kosek announced on Friday that the ordinance will go into force at o'clock tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Man Asphyxiated
 His Two Children
GHASTLY FIND MADE BY MOTHER
 AT FITcHBURG, MASS.
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
indications Are That John Wood Had Carefully Planned to Kill His Chill dren and Himself.

Fitchburg, Mass, Sept. 10.-John Wood and his two children, Laurel, were found dead in bed from gas poisoning when Mrs Wood went to call them today. The gas jets in the room were wide open and the doors and windows were stuffed up with old clothing. The condition of the room would indicate that MT. Wood carefully planned to kill his children and himself, according to the police.
 Father, Had Acted Strangely.
 The children returned home from vacation last night and Mrs. Wood declared that her husband asked that they be allowed to sleep with him. Previous requests of a similar nature were refused, she said. because of her husbands strange actions and a fear that the children would be harmed, but last night she gave her consent The gas apparently was turned on soon after the little ones had fallen asleep.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
LIFE ON ELEPHANT
 ISLAND IN THE ANTARCTIC
Privations Experienced by Marooned
 Men of ShackIeton's Party.

London, Sept. 11.-Life on Elephant Island in the Antarctic as it was eX- perienced by the marooned men of Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton's S South Polar expedition, who were re- gently rescued and taken to Chile, is described in a message received from Punta Arenas and published in the Daily Chronicle today.
 The day began" says the description, with breakfast which consisted mere ly of penguin, fried in blubber, with a drink of water. The mornings duties consisted in clearing away snow drifts and catching penguin. Lunch was served at one o'clock, consisting of biscuit with raw blubber. The after noon was occupied with regular exer- else over a track 100 yards in length
 At o'clock, when darkness fell, came dinner, consisting of penguin breast and beef tea. Lacking tobacco, the men smoked grass from the pad ding in their boots, while the pipes were carved from birds bones and wood. The members of the party took turns in reading aloud from the only available books, merely, the Bible, an encyclopedia, Browning's essays and Carlyle's French Revolution. Saturday evening was always marked by a concert, the feature of which was ban jo playing. A banjo was the only mus icG1 instrument in camp.
 On one occasion there was a wei come addition to the diet when several undigested fish were found in the stomach of a seal and greatly enjoyed. These were the only fish caught dur ing our stay. In August there was a change in the diet when Iimpet were gathered and seaweed was available as a vegetable.
 We were in the midst of one of these limpets and seaweed lunches these Gmpets and seaweed lunches
 When was the war over" was the first question asked
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
FRENCH LEGATION IN
 ATHENS ATTACKED.
Shots Fired by Party of Unidentified
 BrawIers.

London, Sept. 10, 10.40 p. m.-"A party of unidentified brawlers fired shots at the French legation yesterday during a conference of the entente ministers" says Reuters Athens cor respondent. Premier Zainis immedi- ately expressed bis regret to M Guille- min, the French minister, who accept ed the preniers assurances, but it is feared the incident may have untow- ard consequences.
 The entente ministers visited Pre- n1ier Zaimis and informed him of the conditions on which the incident would be considered closed. These were, first, the punishment of those responsible; second, proceedings against the off, cials who failed to repress the incl dent; third, the immediate closing of all sections of reserv:sts leagues in Athens and the provinces.
 Premier Zaimis replied that he would issue orders to that effect inn mediately."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
BOYS FIND BOX WITH
 $8,o7o STOLEN MONEY.
Taken by Holdup Men from Paymaster of a Coal Company Near Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Martins Ferry, O., Sept. 10.-A box containing $8,G70 which was stolen when two men yesterday held up and fatally wounded Lee Rankin, paymas- ter for the 4 oughiogheny and Ohio Coal company near here, was found today by boys in wood a few hundred yards from the scene of the robbery. An examination showed that no attempt had been made to force open the lock and the authorities believe tn erobbers dropped the box, which weighed about 90 pounds in order to make good their escape.
 Harry Baldine of Bellaire, O., who was arrested as a suspect, was today identified by Paul Pickens, chauffeur of the automobile in which the money was being carried, as one of the rob bers, according to the police, and he will be given hearing tomorrow on a charge of first degree murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

is important locally, because the two houses on a joint ballot elect the state officers with the exception of governor and state auditor.
 Polls Close at 5 p. m.
 The polls will open at 6 a. m. and close at 5 o'clock, except at few points where the closing hour is 4 o'clock.
 Frank J. Ham, chairman of the re- publican state committee. said to-. night:
 q have telephoned all over the state today and an unusually big vote Is indicated. We shall win. I do not wish to- change the figures already announced" <
 William R. Pattanill, campaign manager of the democratic state com mittee, said:
 T have talked with the leaders in all the counties today and am satis- fled with the situation. I hold to the figures which l ,nG3i made yesterday and cratic victory"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
GERMAN CASUALTIES
 DURING THE WAR
Up to the End of August 3,375,ooo-
 August Total Was 240,9O0.

London, Sept. Il, 12.5S a. m.-Ger- man casualties in the war during the month of August. according to a com pilation here from the German cas- ualty lists, totalled 240,900. This brings the German total since the be- ginning of the war, as compiled from the same sources, to 3,375.000. These figures include all the German na- tionalities, but do not include the na- val and colonial casualties.
 The detailed figures for the month of August follow: Killed 42,700, pris- oners 1900, missing 42,9O0, wounded 153, 300; total, 204,900.
 Detailed figures for the period of the war to the end of August. 1916: Killed S32. 900, prisoners 165,O00, miss ing 234,000, wounded 2,144,00o, total 3.375. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Hurled a Hand Grenade
JAMES O'HARA, A WOUNDED SOL DYER, AT GLASGOW, SCOTLAND.
TWO PERSONS KILLED
Enraged by Derisive Reply When He Had Asked Crowd in Rear of His Home to Make Less Noise,

Glasgow, Sept. 10, 11.55 a. m-James O'Hara, a wounded and discharged soldier, learned the art of bomb throw ing at the front and grew ca1lous in regard to the results. Early today a crowd of men and women in the rear of his tenement became noisy. OHara asked for quiet, and when he received a derisive reply hurled a hand grenade into the crowd. One man and a girl of years were killed and a dozen other persons were wounded.
 When O'Hara was arrested it was discovered that he had in his posses sion a quantity of ammunition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
AMERICAN CONSULATE AT
 ALEXANDRETTA DESTROYED
During a Bombardment by lIied War
 ships-No Lives Lost.

Berlin, Sept. 10-(By Wireless to Sayville). The destruction of the American consulate at Alexandretta, Asiatic Turkey, during a lombard ment by allied warships is announced in delayed Turkish official report, dated Sept. 4.
 Small hostile warships shelled the open town of Alexandretta," the state ment says. "The damage to Turkish property was insignificant. The Unit ed States consulate was destroyed completely. No lives were lost.
 "Our coast batteries shelIed Q hos tile transport and monitor off Smyr- ma. The monitor withdrew, enveloped in flames. The transport was hit by two shells and retired toward Samos."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
CROWDS VISIT PRESIDENT
 WILSON'S SUMMER HOME
Special Arrangements Made for Re-
 eeipt of Maine Election News.

Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 1os-The Shadow Lawn estate of the president was visited by large crowds today but few caught a glimpse of Presi- dent Wilson. Large cloth signs stretched across streets in the vicin- ity told sightseers that the summe. capital of the United States was sit uated here. Other signs bore mot toes welcoming the president. Special policemen were stationed at each of the fire gates to Shawod Lawn.
 Special arrangements were made for keeping the president in touchi with the Maine election tomorrow. AsI soon as the result is known 1t will be flashed to MT. Wilson. Although the president realizes that the result is uncertain, he has been told that the chances of the democratic candidates are excellent.
 The president was worried by word that his sister, Mrs. Anne Howe, is seriously i'll at New London, Conn. He Is being constantly informed of htr condition.
 Today MT. Wilson slept late and did not go to church. Late this af-t ternoon he and Mrs. Wilson took an automobile ride through Asbury Park, Spring Lake and other coast towns. His house guests here went riding in another automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
TO TRAIN GUARDSMEN
 TO BECOME AVIATORS
War Department to Organize Twelve
 Aero Squadrons.

New York, Sept 1O.-The war de- partment is prepared now to train the hundreds of national guardsmen who seek to become military aviators, the Aero Club of America announced here tonight. it had been officially in formed by Washington.
 Provisions for this training was contained in the new army reorgani zatfon act Applicants authorized by the war department to take the course will receive the pay and allowances given officers and enlisted men of the regular army of the same@ grade.
 Twelve aero squadrons are to be or ganized in the national guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
TWo- WASTED SCHOONER
 SINKS IN BOSTON HARBoR
Went Down in One Minute After .
 CoIIision-Crew Saved.

Boston, Sept 1O-The two masted schooner Marguerite, sand laden from Newburyport to the city sank in one minute early yesterday in the inner harbor, off Castle Island, after a col lision with the steamer Eureka. The crew, consisting of Captain Ellard Geyer and four men, all of whom were on deck, saved themselves by jumping into a dory which the schoen- CT was towing astern. They had no time to gather their personal effects, which included a considerable amount of mnoey, according to Captain Geyer.
 The schooner. the masts of which are still projecting from the water. will probably be raised. She was onn- by Waldo Brothers. building contrac- fOrS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
ANOTHER OF THE AERIAL
 RAIDS OVER BELGIUM.
Railway Siding and Ammunition Depot
 Attacked,

London, Sept. 10. 2.32 p. m.-Another of the aerial raids over Belgium, which have been daily occurrence recently, was announced officially to- day as follows:
 Naval aeroplanes yesterday attack ed the railway siding and ammunition depot at Lichtervelde (13 miles south west of Bruges). The machines re- turned safely"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
EIGHT NEW PARALYSIS
 CASES IN BRIDGEPORT
Health Officers Attribute Latest Out
 break to Excessive Heat.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Sept. 10.-Eight new cases of infantile paralysis devel- oped here yesterday and today, mak- ing the total since the epidemic be- gan sixty-four, of whom sixteen have died. Health officers attribute the lat est outbreak to the excessive heat of last week. The new cases are the first to be reported in over ten days.
 The recurrence of the disease here may further postpone the opening of public schools beyond Sept 2S, the date decided upon by the board of -ed- pcation. ---,sss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
PRESIDENT WILSON'S SISTER
 SUFFERING FROM PERITONiTIS
Mrs. Annie Howe Seriously ill at
 New London Hotel.

New London, Conn.,, Sept. 10.-The condition of Mrs. Anpie Howe, only sister of President Woodrow Wilson, who has been seriously ill at a local hotel for a week. was pronounced critical by her physician, Dr. H. M Lee, tonight. Practically no hope is held for her recovery. She is suffer ing from peritonitis and conpleca- tions. Miss Margaret Wilson, the presidents daughter, is among mem bers of the family at the bedside.
 The physician in attendance upon Mrs. Anne Howe. sister of President Wilson. is spending the night with the patient Efforts to reach him about midnight were fruitless as he had left positive orders that he was not to be disturbed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
KING OF BULGARFA'S
 VISIT TO GERMAN EMPEROR
Proof of Firn1ness of Alliance With
 the Central Powers.

Amsterdam, via London, Sept. il, 2.E a. m.-According to the Berlin Tage- blatt, the king of Bulgar1a's visit to the German emperor was the sequel to the entry of Rumania into the war and proof, if any were needed, of the firm ness of the alliance between Bulgaria and the central powers.
 The situation in the Balkans created by Rumania's entry and other Balkan questions, says the Tageblatt, will form the subject of discussion between the two nionarchs, as will also questions concerning future developments in the situation. ,-z~+ s,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
7,
 CAPTURE FORTRESS.
Sistra, Which Lies Sixty Miles Northeast of Bucha-
 rest, the Rumanian Capital
RUMANIANS ADVANCE AGAINST THE AUsTRlANs

In Banat the Austians Right Wing Has Been Compelled Fall Back Two and Half Mes-Berin and Vienna Concede Gain of Ground the Russians in the Car pathans Near Zabie, West of Shypot-In the Somnae Region France Counter-Attacs by the Germans Prov ed Fruitless--n Albania the italians Have Taken Sever
 Points of Vantage From the Austrans Without Opposi tion-Battles Between French and German Aviators
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
ALLIES HELD CONFERENCE
 WITH GREEK PREMIER
No Definite Statement Regarding the
 Greek Governments Intention.

London, Sept. 10, 12.30 a. m.-Great of Saturday to Reuter- and the Ex- change Telegraph company to the conference at Athens between the en- tente ministers and Premier Zaimis. The Greek premier seemingly made no definite statement regarding the Greek governments intention but sounded the diplomatic representatives regarding the feelings of their gov ernments in the event of Greece's de- parture from neutrality.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
MoTORCYcLIsT RAN HEAD-ON
 INTO AN AUTOMOBILE
Clarence Bradley of Madison Sustain
 ed a Broken Leg.

Meriden, Conn.,, Sept. 10.-Clarence Bradley of Madison was knocked off his motorcycle on the state road near Walnut Grove cemetery this after noon and his leg was broken when he ran head-on into an automobile driv- en by B. c. Kelsey of West Haven. Bradley was riding behind another automobile and did not see the West Haven machine when he swung into the middle of the road. He was taken to the Meriden hospital. Motorcycle and automobile were both damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
MATTHEW J. MIGRATE, NEW
 YORK POLICEMAN, ILL
Famous Weight Thrower Fell From
 Platform.

New York, Sept. 10.-Matthew J. McGrath, the New York policeman holds the worlds record for throwing the 55-pound weight, was taken to a hospital tonight in a critical condition after a fall from a platform. Physi- clans said his spinal cord was injured McGrath was member of the Ameri- can team that participated in the Olympic games at Stockholm
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
A wslIinoford Pastor Resiors-

Rev. J.. Burford Parry, pastor of the Wallingford Congregational church, today announced his resignation to take effect on Oct 8. He has accept ed a call to become pastor of the Hope Congregational church at Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Idea -NazionaIe publishes a list of forty German owned hotels in Italy which are described as nests of spies The Nazionale advocates their inn mediate suppression.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
PRESIDENT WILSON COMING
 TO NEW LONDON TODAY
Worried Over the Condition of His
 Sister, Who is Critically III.

Long Branch, N. J.. Sept. 10.-Pres- ident Wilson received word late to- night that the condition of his sister, Mrs. Anne Howe. who is critically i'll at New London, Conn, has taken a turn for the worse. The president Immediately cancelled all engagements for tomorrow and announced he would start for New London early in the morning. He planned to motor to New York and go from there by rail to New London, leaving New York probably on the 1 p. m train.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

The Louisville Railway Co. has in creased the pay of 1000 conductors and motormen one cent an hour, be- ginning Sept. 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
CabIed Paragraphs
Spanish Steamer Sunk.

London, Sept. 10, 4.30 p. m.-The Spauish steamer Mayo, 1,1S0 tons gross, has been sunk. The crew was saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
OBITUARY.
Capt. Daniel B. Hodosdon, U. 8. N.

Capt. Daniel B. HodOsdof1, U. s. W.
 Detroit, Mich, Sept. 10.-Capt. Dan te1 B. Hodgsdon, U. s. N.. retired. died at his home here tonight. Captain Hodgsdon at the time of the battle of Manila bay commanded the United States despatch boat McCul1och. He was born in 1SSs and during the Civil was saw service in the lower Chesa- peake bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
STATE ELECTION IN MAINE TODAY
Both Parties Are Confident That the Result Will ee
 Victory for Their Candidates
A HOUSING VOTE IS PREDICTED BY THE LEADERS

Republicans Claim Everything, With Puraties Approximate ing 15OOO-Denaocrats Estimate Their Plurality Will be About 3,OOO-Vote Congressional Nominees Will Show Whether President Wilson's Administration Ap proved by Voters-The Polls Will Close at O'Clock This Afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Wesleyan to open sept. 10.

Middletown, Conn.,, Sept. 10.-On ac- count of the prevalence of infantile paralysis, Wesleyan university will not ope nntil September 2Sth week later than usual it was announced tonight,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Turkish Minister Visits Berlin.

Berlin, Sept. 10.-(By Wireless to Sayville). Halil Bey, Turkish minis ter of the interior arrived here today from Constantinople for a conference with German officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
KavaIa Fort. Rombarded.

Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 10-It is reported from Sofia that two Russian monitors and one cruiser have bonn barded twelve .Kavala forts along a front of sixteen kilometres.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11
Raralyaia Death at WaIlinaford.

Wallingford, Conn, Sept. 1oI-The ! nine-m -months-eld son of MT. and Mrs. ] William Kactrzynshi, died today of { infantile paralysis,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

Condensed Telegrams

President Wilson signed the revenue bill.
 British imports in August increased s33,580,000.
 Copper exports for the week ended Sept. 7, were 5,138 tons.
 Fort Wayne bakers raised the price of bread to six cents a loaf.
 Altoona, Pa., is threatened with. an unprecedented epidemic of typhoid.
 One hundred steamftters of the Wilmington Steel Go. went on strike.
 A new Swedish state loan of 70,000,- 900 kroner is to be issued in October.
 Toronto railway earnings for the eight months ended Aug. 31 amounted to $3,871, ,4S6.
 Mount Etna is again in violent &C., ton. A portion of the central cone has collapsed.
 Mrs. Russell Sage celebrated her 8Sth birthday at her summer home at Lawrence, L. 1.
 During the session of Congress IT, 800 bills and 642 resolutions were in troduced in the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-11

ErItIsh Ambassador Sprlng- RIce called at the White House and left an autograph letter from King George of England outlining that country's views on the Polish relief situation.