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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
DOMESTIC MERCHANDISE
 EXPORTED FROM NEW YORK
For the Month Of January Aggregated
 $171,o45,2 ,21o.

New York, March 22-Exports of domestic merchandise from the port of New York for the. month of Jan uary, 1918. aggregated $11,045,2 ,210, in value as compared with $100, AIS for the same period in 1915, according to figures compiled at the custom house and made public tonight Great Brit ain with $57,G69, ,466 and France with S3l. .41s,7 ,7o5 were the heaviest buyers. Exports to Germany for the month were valued at only $48, ,394 as com pared with s2.S07 ,699 for the same month last year.
 The imports arriving at New York in January, 1918, were valued at S99,- 9S3,117 as compared with $71,107, ,494 in that month of the preceding year. Of this amount $14, ,521,S ,S36 came from EnglapdA nearly twice as much as in tAe same period 6 1915. Imperts from GeFulany in that month thie ysssIv we're vA1ued at $622,41 as asa9nM $10, ,070,616 in 1915
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
GRAFT IN NEW YORK
 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES
Seven Inspectors and Two Clerks Are
 Aeeused-Hired Piekpockets.

New York, March 22.-Seven in- spectors and two clerks in the depart ment of licenses were accused today of participating in a system of graft in . kspoTt made to Mayor MiIohel by oe<srhiBsfr4C of Accounts walIststa. rsskst viii es hired by persons i1 the pocEss will be hired by persons in the departmcn to rob applicants for n- censes as they stood in line at the window. The disclosures in this ln- stance are said to have come about through a detective posing as a pick pocket and entering into an agree ment by which he was to divide what ne stole with the insiders He Is said to have given them money he repre- sented as having been stolen and to have seen 1t divided among those in the plot
 Other accusations are that applicants for licenses were made to- pay tribute In addition to the regular fee for the granting of the licenses.
 Tn one case" the report says, "the guilty employe admitted in his testi- nony taken in this investigation the truth of the accusations against him and in addition confessed to other Rrafting."
 .G A copy of the report has been sent 10 the commissioner of the department and the district attorney for such pro- ceedings as they may deem proper.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
DRAFT OF PROTOCOL
 HAS BEEN AGREED UPON
Has Been Forwarded to carranza For
 His Approval.

Washington. March 2z-A draft of the protocol asked for by General Car ranza to govern the operations of tta American expedition in Mexico seek- ing Villa was agreed upon late today oy Acting Secretary Polk and Slfseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador desfa- nate 1t was forwarded at once fo Csrrenza for approval and is expecf- ed to be In effect within a few days.
 Details of the proposed convention will be withheld until 1t is signed. IF Is known, however, that it is designat- cd to minimize the possibility of mis- understanding between the two gov ernrnents by setting forth the rights of each in the extraordinary circumstnces existing and prescribing as far as pos- sible the methods of cooperation to De employed by the Mexican and Aneri- can troops in the pursuit of the out laws. -
 AlthouEn the de facto rove-nm.ns sought the protocol its terms are entirely in accord with the views of the United States and no dincuIty was experienced by MT. Polk and MT. Ar redondo in preparing it
 The United States government real izes fully the difficult position of Car ranza. who. with many foes in his own country, faces the task of suppressfna d the alarm spread among the Mexfca1 people by the presence of a foreiRu army on their soil Conseouentiy- fha protocol has been drafted with d view to strengthening the hand of the de facto government at home, as well as to preventing disa agreements between the two governmeS<s or their military oficers in the field.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
Anxiety Caused
 by Mexican News
OVER REPORT THAT HERRERHs TROOPS HAVE JOINED VILLAS
IS COMPLEX SITUATION
Rebellion in carranza Army Would Gall for Immediate and Strong Re- Inducements for American Forces Now in Mexico.

Washington, March 22.-Grave ap- prehension regarding the outcome of the American expedition into Mexico in pursuit of Villa was evident for the first time in Washington tonight after receipt by the war department of despatch from General Funston say Ing a report had reached him that 2,000 CarrenZa troops at Chihuahua under General Luis Herrera had re- volted and aligned themselves with the bandit chief.
 Information from Funston.
 General Funston did not disclose the source of his information and so far as could be learned no confirmation had reached the state department or the Mexican embassy. Fear that the re- port might be true was not disguised in official circles, however, and to- nights developments were awaited with tense anxiety.
 Fear Others May Revolt.
 If Herrera and his troops have joined Villa, some officials believe other Car ranza commanders and soldiers may quickly follow their example In such an event. the United States and de facto government of Mexico would find themselves confronted with a situation so serious that it's possibilities hardly could be estimated. A large part of the forces of the de facto government in northern Mexico formerly were Villa soldiers and with their officers have followed the bandit chieftain to many hard fought victories.
 Herrera's Troops We'll Equipped.
 The troops under Herrera are de- scribed here as being probably the best equipped in northern Mexico and they are said to be well supplied with ammunition. Herrera at one time was one of Villas most active aides, as was his brother, who now Is believed to be considerable force. Rumors concern ing the doubtful Intentions of the Ar rita brothers, leading a force in Duran go, also have tended to increase dis quiet here.
 Endorsements Would Be Rushed. Rebellion in Carranza's army would rehdef rne position of the American expeditionary force so perilous that every available soldier would be rush. ed in to reinforce the advancing col umns. For this purpose not more than about 15,o00 men would be available There are now on the border in Mex leo about 25,000 soldiers, and in the whole of the continental United States the other mobile forces number only a little more than 5000.
 Conference of President and Secretary Baker.
 All reports from the border were sent to the White House tonight and were the subject of a long conference between President Wilson and Secre- tary Baker. Afterwards Mir. Baker de- clined to talk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
TO PUSH CAMPAIGN
 AGAINST YAouI INDIANS
Telegraph Wires to Torreon and Du-
 rango Have Been Cut.

Washington, March 22.-The state department issued the following statement regarding condition in Mex ico late today:
 ''The department is nreceipt of telegraphic advices from Queretaro to the effect that the foreign office states the necessary order has been issued to push with vigor the campaign against the Indians in the Yaqui valley. A telegram dated March II from Laredo states that conditions are quiet at that place.
 "Adyices dated March 21 from Piedras Negras state that telegraphic wires to Torreon and Durango have been cut, presumably by bandits. The situation at Piedras Negras is un- changed. Trains are arriving daily. The strike there in the shops is still on, but it is expected that it will be immediately settled.
 "Guaymas and vicinity are reported quiet as is also Topolobampo."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
PANIC IN FACTORY
 FIRE AT BRIDGEPORT.
Ten Persons Jumped from Third Story
 Window to Shed.

Bridgeport, Conn. March 22.-Panic resulting from a small fire in the Ham ilton Brass company's building, Middle and Golden HiIl streets, at noon today, caused ten persons to jump from a third story window to a shed below Michsel Cobally, aged 30, who gave his address as 150 Thompson street. sus- tained a fracture of the right ankle. He is in St. Vincent's hospital. Her bert Tier, 760 Broad street, whose clothing was ablaze, was rescued by fellow workers without apparent in- jury.
 A dense smoke, cutting off the ex- it's. caused the panic among thirty em- ployes of the W. B. Gilbert Pattern company. The lives of several were undoubtedly saved by the assurances of nremen fin the street below which barely prevented others jumping the full distance of three stories. The fire started in a japaning oven.
 In response to the alarm, engine No. 1, newly equipped tractor, failed to track down a steep hill and upset Norman Wheeler, driver, strapped to the seat, was rescued from the debris of a tree that had been struck and splintered by the engine, without seri- ous injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
TO DOUBLE NUMBER OF
 CADETS AT WEST POINT
Bill Passed in Senate With Only Two
 Dissenting Votes.

Washington, March 22.-The national defense program was advanced another stage today when the senate passed Senator Chamberlain's bill to double the number of cadets at the West Point military academy.
 Only two senators, Vardaman and Norris, voted against. the bill, 59 vot- ing in its favor. If the measure passes the house it will open the way to West Point to the enlisted man both of the army and of the national guard. As finally amended it provides for the appointment of not more than 200 en- listed men by the president, two cadets by each congressman, two from each territory, four from the District of Columbia, two from natives of Porto Rico, four from each state at large and sixty from the United States at large. The authorized attendance at West Point now is ITO, although there are but 576 cadets at present Under the terms of the new bill the author ized attendance would be 1882.
 The senate refused to accept an amendment by Senator Hughes of New Jersey, which would make the maxi mum age for admission to the acad- eny 25 instead of p years
 No action was taken on suggestions by Senator Simmons to enlarge the academy to care for the increased number of students. Senator Sauls- bury said that some of the present army posts for which there was mo present need might be utilized as aux Hilary schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
LIGHTED BALL OF YARN
 STARTED s1 ,5oo, 900 FIRE
And Made at Least 5000 Persons
 Homeless at Nashville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn, March 22.-A ball of yarn, lighted and thrown by a boy into dry grass in O vacant lot, started a conf1agration in Nashville at noon today which was not under control un- til late this afternoon, after 35 resi- dence blocks had been swept by the fire. The loss is estimated at $1,5oO,- 900.
 A 50-mile wind famed the burning grass into a volume of flames which quickly caught a blaming mill and leaped from building to building until at least 600 residences had been de- stroyed, the East Nashville sub-post- office burned down, the big Warner public school and several churches re- duced to ruins.
 Tonight 1t Is estimated that at least 5000 persons are homeless.
 National guardsmen called out by Governor Rye went on duty in the fire zone late today and will remain there for several days to aid in relief work and prevent footing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
TROLLEY GAR HELD UP
 NEAR WATERBURY
Bandits Forced Conductor to Go
 Through Passengers Pockets.

Waterbury, Conn. March 1.-Two masked men held up a trolley car bound for Woodbury from this city at III o'clock tonight, got SIP from the conductor. Charles Reynolds. 90 cents from the motorman, Charles Adsms. and c small amount of money from the eight psssengers. two women end sin rasn. yho were on the cRr. Ths keaAkes rzreS< the eoneuetT to Ge th<vwgh ths 1sEs~@WsP< pockets ana turn the Msney over to him As one of them was leaving the car he fired four shots through the window.
 After completing the robbery, the robbers compelled the conductor and motorman to reverse the car and head it back toward Waterbury. At some point not clear to the crew of the car, one of the men disappeared At Prlor's Crossing near Waterbury the car stopped at the signal lights and the second man fired four shots through the windows of the car and disappeared
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
SPECIAL GRAND JURY TO BE
 EMPANNELLED AT PROVIDENCE
To Investigate Break for Liberty Made
 by Prisoners.

Providence, R. l., March 22.-A spe- cial grand jury will be empanelled Monday to investigate the circum- stances attending the break for liberty yesterday by a van load of prisoners who were being transported from the Providence county courthouse to the state prison in Cranston Attorney General Herbert A. Rice said tonight that rigid investigation will be blame.
 Deputy Sheriff G. Ralph Tillinghast, who was shot by the escaping pris- oners, is at the Rhode Island Hospi- tai and tonight 1t was stated his con. dition Is critical.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
Carranza Troops Align With Villa
2coo MEN IN GARRISON Al
 CHIHUAHUA
OTHERS MAY FOLLOW
Military Authorities Connect Al. legged RevoIts With the Intsrruptior to Wire Service Tussday-No Amer. lean Troops Have Been Wounded.

san Antonio. Texas. March 22.-Eveu aithouglt unconhrmed. the renorf to- day that. General Luis Herrera. corn nnanding two thousand men at Chihua- hua had aligned himself win Francis- co Nifa esainst the United States was recetyed with Erave concern by Gen. erai Funston and his star The Ions interTSis between General PershfuRss reports alreedv had keyed up the ten- sion bit. althouSh General Funston and his chief stan continued to pro- Tess the belief that all was well with The troops below Ca=7s Grandes- nut the rerort from Chihuahua made in- slsnlhc ant any anxiety bhay might have felt concerning Pershfng's oper- etions.
 Situation More Complex.
 onicially and unofHciaIly the opinion
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
FEAR FOR LIFE OF
 sToNINGToN FISHERMAN
Manuel Madera Believed to Have Been
 Drowned Of Block Island.

Stonington, Conn, March 22.-Man- uel Adadera, 8 local fisherman, is be- neved to have lost his life today by drowning during blinding snow storm off Block Island. He had gone out in his small boat to set travis. When be did not return, two flsherman friends started a search and hours later they located his overturned boat. Madera was about 50 years old. He was married and had six children.
 Another local fisherman, Grover FL dredge, was lost for time in the storm. far out from shore, but he was
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
ELGHTsHIP AT MOUTH
 OF THAMES ToRPEDoED
Only Mast Remains Above the Sur
 face of the Sea.

London. March 22, 11.55 D. m.-The Galloper ightship at the mouth. of the Thames has been torpedoed and sunk, according 10 a Lloyds report.
 The Dutch steamer Apsteiland, from Buenos Aires for Amsterdam. reports, according to Reuter- despatch from Ymuiden, that she set her course for the Galloper lghtship, but found on the spot only mast above the sur- face of the sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
GENERAL BELL HAS
 EXTENDED CENSORSHIP
To News Dispatches Sent Over Com
 mercial Wires at Fl Paso.

Fl Paso, Tex, March 22.-Brigadier General Bell tonight extended the cen sorship to news despatches sent over commercial wires out of Fl Paso, which tor"
 General Bell said he did not intend to have information of preparations he was making" given out in advance of their execution. The general added he was investigating reports that the Carranza garrison at Juarez, across the river from Fl Paso had deserted to ths Villa cause
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS IS
 RETARDING HIGHWAY WORK
25o Men Kept Busy Keeping culverts
 Clear of Snow.

condition of the weather has serious ly retarded the work of the stafa highway department. It is a month behind and if the weather does not improve 1t will necessitate the crowd ing of great deal of work into the short season for outdoor work. Last year at this time many irnprovementk had been made on the highways and they had become sufficiently dry for the application of oil. The depart ment is keeping about 260 men tem- ployed ali over the state keeping cul- verts clear of snow and fee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
FIRST REPORT FROM
 PERsHING IN 60 HOURS
Villa and carranza Troops cIashed on
 Monday-Cne Aviator Missing.

San Antonio, Texas, March 22-Gen- eral Funston today received from Gen eral Pershing the first report from the front in sixty hours. It came from Casas Grandes and the only reference made to the operations of Villa was that Villa and Carranza troops clash ed Mondey near Namaquipa-
 Major Sample. reporting from Co., lumbus, N. M. said that Aviator Willis Is safe and that Aviator Gorrell is the only flyer now missing Gorrell was last sighted over Colonia Juarez. southeast of Casas Grandes.
 General Pershing reported an aero plane in communication with the Seventh cavalry sixty miles southeast of Casas Grandes. Two other advance cavalry columns are known to be pushing south. No report of fight ing between Americans and Villa forces has been received.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
STOLE TO PROVIDE
 LUxURIEs FOR BRIDE.
Frank DunsIeman, Janitor of Adams
 Express Building at Bridgeport

Bridgeport. Conn. March z3.-Frank Dungleman. employed as janitor in the Adams Express building here. was ar- rested today for theft Of ,100 from the express office a week ago.
 Dungleman was married last Thurs day. His bride was Bessie Blanchard. with whose mother he boarded. The police say he admits the theft and said he stole that he might provide his bride with luxuries- Dungleman's wages amount to s1z.50 a week He was spending money so freely that suspi- cion was attracted to him
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
GERMAN INFANTRY
 MAKES SLIGHT GAIN
Obtain FoothoId on the Small Hill of Houcourt,
 Northwest of verdun
HELD OTHER PLACES BY FRENCH FIRE BARRIER

Around Douaumont and Vaux Intense Artillery Bobard ment is in Progress-The French Heavily Smelling MaIancourt Woods, Which in the Hands ef the Ger mans-Russian Offensive Against the Germans in North west Russia Has Increased in Intensity and Fighting is in Progress Day and Night-Muscovites Have Captured Three Lines of German Trenches thc Southwestern Shore of Lake Narocz.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
CHINA HAS REVERTED TO
 REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT
Yuan shi Kai Rejects Emperorship
 and Resumes Presidency.

Picking. March 22.-A state depart ment mandate issued tonight an- nounces the abandonment of the resumption of the republic.
 The mandate says the revolution shows that the demand for a mon- archiel for moi government Is not unanimous and that therefore Yuan Shi Kai rejects the emperorship and resumes the presidency.
 The imperial documents. the man. date adds. will be returned by Yuan Shi Kai to the state council. which will reconvene as the senate. prepara- tory to Nhe resumption of the republic.
 Hsu Shih Chang. who left the cab met because of the rnonarchiai move nent. signed the mandate az secretary of state. having re-entered the cabinet
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 EXTENDS FREIGHT EMBARGO
Was to Have Ended at Midniaht-
 Continued Till Sunday Night.

New Haven. Conn, March zz.-The New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad company today announced that the freight embargo effective at midnight March IS, and which was to have ended at midnight, March 22, has been extended to Sunday night next The embargo was placed upon all freight originating at stations on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad or the Central New England railway. and connecting lines. consigu- ed to Harlem river or via Piers Nos. 31, S7. 3s. 3s. 40, Al. 42 and 10. East River. New York. North First street. Brooklyn. and all other Brooklyn ter minals; or when consigned to coast wise or ocean steamship lines via the above named piers and terminals, or when for EghteraEe from Harlem river for said lines or terminals"
 The prevfou. notice said that the embargo would expire on March g "as to New York local delivery, but not en freight for export"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
ASKS CONDEMNATION
 OF GERMAN STEAMSHIPS
casss of Hamburg American Liners In
 British Prize Courts.

London. March 22.- 5:0s D. m.-The cases of the Hamburg-American uners Prinz Adalbert and Kronprinzessin Cecilie. which were seized at FaI- mouth at the outbreak of the war. came before tn prize court today. The crown asked for condemnafion of both vessels. The attorney general. would proceed on substantially the would proceed on substantially the same lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
U. 6. CAVALRY TROOPER
 WITH BULLET IN HEAD
Found In Box Car at Rodeo, N. M.- Probably Attempted Suicide.

Douglas. Ariz., March 22.-The found early today in a box car af Rodeo, N. M., with a bullet wound in his head, was brought to the hospital here. He was identified as Robert Kettle of St. Louis. Oficers expressed the opinion today that Kettle attempt cd suicide while mentally unbalanced His recovery Is considered doubtful.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL
 AT WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Is Miss PrlsoIIIa Rarrows of Hartford-
 Selected by Chase Vote.

Wellesley, Mass, March 22.-The SC. lection Of Miss Priscilla Barrows of Hartford, Conn, as the most beautiful girl in the senior class at Wellesley college was announced tonight. The distinction was determined by class vote. It carries with 1t appointment as mistress of ceremonies at the an- nual tre0 pageant.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
RUMoR OF REVOLT
 OF cARRANzA TROOP:
Garrison Of chihuahua Espouse the
 Cause of Villa.

San Antonio Texas. March 2z-Gen. Herrera. commander at Chihuahua. Is reported to have revolted against the Carranza government declaring him. self at war against the United States and promising his support to Villa, &C., cording to information received here from source regarded as reliable.
 The strength in the city of Chihua- hua was placed ct 1000 men. He had been relieved of command by CarranZa yesterday. according to in formation here, his revolt occurring after he had been relieved.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
oshkosh NernaI soheol burned,

 Oshkosh, Wis, March 22.-The main building of the Oshkosh Normal school was destroyed by -Are today with a loss of $160.ooo. Prof. H. F. Fling suffered disleonted shoulder in flnnp- ing from a second story window. He had entered the building to save yalu- able books.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23

Premier Asquith, who has been iI was so far recovered that he was abl to preside at the War Council.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
PraIrle FIre under contrnI

Tulsa, Okla, March 22.-A prairie fire which burned over four sections of land in the heart of the Cushing oil field last night and this morning was under control this afternoon The property loss was estimated tonight at $200, ,O0o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23

Portugal will summon it's reservists and reinspect conscripts who failed tG pass the medical examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
Million Dollar Fire in Oklahoma OH
 EieIds.

Tulsa, Okla. March 22.-Damage es- timated at sI,OeO. 900 has been caused In the fire-swept district of the Cush- ing oil field The fire. which started last night. was burning at noon today but was diminishing in intensity. All wires to the district are down
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
AuetraIian Cruiser at Havana.

Havana, Cuba, March 22.-The Aus tralian cruiser Sydney arrived here today, supposedly for the purpose of obtaining coal and provisions. She will sail within the prescribed "A hours. Whence she came or whither she is going is unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23

The wreekins steamer Rescue left Norfolk to assist the, Mallory liner Alamo. reported of Point Lookout with a disabled rudder.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23

The Union Compress Go. plant and 2,200 bales of cotton at Augusta, Ga were destroyed by lire at a loss oi s10o, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-23
President to Consult ocuIist.

Washington, March 22.-President Wilson plans to go to Philadelphia to- morrow to consult an oculist- He will leave here early in the morning and probably return during the afternoon or niRhG