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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
DESIGNED TO PREVENT WAR
Endorsed by Overwhelming Referen.
dam Vote of Commercial orsaniza-
tions.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Commercial
organizations throughout the country
composing the Chamber Of Commerce
of the United States have voted over
whelmingly at referendum just com
pleted in favor of International agree
ments designed to prevent war. The
vote. which was on six recommends
tions of a. special committee of the
chamber. was announced tonight as
follows:
Favoring conferences among neu-
trails to enunciate rules guaranteeing
safety, Of life and property at sea 762;
opposed 29.
Favoring an international court to
interprete international law 1853; op-
posed 81.
Favoring council of concilation to
determine disputes not covered by es-
tablished rules 744; opposed 2S.
Favoring an agreement to bring
economic pressure to bear on ma
ton resorting to war SIS: opposed 157
Favoring an agreement to bring
concerted military pressure to bear
to prevent war 452; opposed 249.
This is sixteen votes short of th
This sixteen votes short of the two
thirds necessary to approve.
Favoring frequent international
conferences 1859; opposed 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
OBITUARY.
TheonhiIus Parsons.

Boston, Jan. 4.-Theophilus Parsons.
president Of the Amoskeag Manufac-
turing company and treasurer Of the
Lyman mills Of Holyoke. Mass, died
at his home in this city today, aged 66
years. Mr.. Parsons was born in
Brookline and after his graduation
from Harvard in 1870 spent two years
studying cotton manufacturing at the
Lyman mills and then visited a num-
Der Of European mill centers. He be-
came agent of the Pocasset Manufac-
turing company of Fail River in 1880
and four years later was made treas
urer of the Lyman mills. He also was
a director in several other corpora
tiOnS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
cARRANzA TROOPS ARE
IN PURSUIT OF VILLA.
Moving Westward Along the Edge of
the Guerrero District,

Ell Paso, Tex. Jan. 4.-Despite state
ments of Carranza military chieftains
that no attempt would be made to
pursue General Villa and the few
troops still in arms against the de
facto government in the Guerrero dis
trict Of southwestern chihuahua. il
became known today, through advices
at the Mexican northwestern railroad
Offices that Carranaz troops are again
moving out Of Chihuahua City and
JEarez westward along the edge of the
Guerrero district
According to these advices Carranza
troops are to occupy every station
along the line as garrison to preserve
railroad communication.
Daylight service of daily trains be-
tween Juarez and Mexico City via
Chihuahua City has been established.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
STRIKE OF LAeoRERs
AT YOUNGSTOWN, PA.
Began In a Small Way Week Ago
$500 Men Now Out.

Youngstown, Ohio, Jan. 4. Tha
strike of laborers at the Republic Iron
and Steel Company plants assumed
more serious proportions today when
several hundred men walked out at
the Brown-Bonnell plant Of the conn
pany. This mill and the company's
tube mill at Isansfngv1lle are now
virtually tied UP.
The strike began in small way
over one week ago and the strike
leaders new claim over $500 men are
out. The strikers are mainly for
eigners who ask an increase of wages
amounting to thirty cents day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
WORCESTER ACADEMY STUDENT
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF.
Revolver Was Discharged While He
Was CranEsing Auto.

Wellesley, Mass, Jan. 4.-Joseph
Spring, Worcester academy student
of this town, accidentally shot and
killed himself in a local garage early
today. Spring, with two friends,
Charles Welsbach of New York and
Archie Connolly of Wellesley, had been
riding in an automobile which broke
down. Later they went to the garage
for car to tow it home.
According to Connolly, he and Wells
bach were sitting in the machine and
Spring was cranking it when the ac-
cident happened. Spring, he said. car
ried the revolver in his hip pocket. He
was shot in the back.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
Tension Over New
Submarine Crisis
PRESIDENT PROMISES IMMEpI-
ATE ACTION
WILL WAIT FOR FACTS
Two Facts to be Established Are
Whether Persia Was Actually Tor
pedoed, and. If so. the Nationality
of the Submarine.

Washington. Jan. 4.-There was. no
lessening today OF the tension in the
new submarine crisis with President
Wilson's return to the Wh>SN House
to take personal charge of 10 situa-
ton. but there were marked indfca-
tions of the presidents intention to
proceed carefully and deliberately be-
fore committing the United States to
the next tep in its already strained
relations with the Teutonic powers.
Hopeful of AmicabIe Settlement.
At the state department the hope
was expressed that there would be op-
portunity to settle the crisis AMIGA
bly, and it was stated that the Amer
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
EARL D. LINNELL SENTENCED
TO FIVE YEARS IN JAIL.
Former Bookkeeper of Palmer National
Bank Pleaded Guilty.

Boston, Jan. 4.-Earl d. Linnell, for
mer bookkeeper in the Palmer National
bank at Palmer. Mass, pleaded guilty
in the federal court today to charge
of stealing 81, 100 OF the bank funds
and making false entries in the books
and was sentenced to five years In the
Greenfield Jail.
United States District Attorney An
derson, who prosecuted the case, ex-
pressed the opinion that the sentence
was too severe. but explained that 1t
was the minimum permitted under the
statutes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
NEGROES FOR JURORS
IN SOUTHERN STATES.
Supreme Court Asked to Pass Justice
of Their Exclusion.

Washington, jan. 4.-The supreme
court was asked today to pass on the
question of whether the failure in
southern states to select negroes for
jury duty is denial to negroes ac-
cused of crime of the equal protec-
tion of the law. Counsel for Robert
Kitchen, negro, sentenced to be
hanged in Washington County, Gr,
for the murder of Henry Brantley, a
white man, fled brief declaring that
the federal district court in south
ern Georgia erred in refusing to re-
lease Kitchen. after conviction on a
writ of habeas corpus. The brief
contended that the failure to have ne
groes On the grand and petit juries
which passed on Kitchens case de-
proved the trial court of jurisdiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
NEW MEASURES INTRODUCED
IN CONGRESS YESTERDAY
include Resolution of Thanks to
Henry Ford For His Peace Mission.

Washington, Jan. 4-Hundreds of
measures introduced when con-
gress reconvened today included bills
or resolutions to extend the thanks
of congress to Henry Ford for his
peace mission, to precent clearance
from American ports of ships car
rying both passengers and munitions
OF war, to establish a United States
commission for enduring peace which
might act as intermediary between
warning nations, and to ask President
Wilson for names of disloyal natural
ized citizens referred to in the pres
ident's last message to congress. AL
were referred to committees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
PASSENGER LOST
FROM WARD LINER
Daniel Mclaughlin Either Jumped or
Fell Overheard.

Havana, Jan. 4-The Ward liner
Monterey. which arrived here today.
reports that Daniel Mclaughlin, a
first class passenger, of Boston, either
jumped or fell overheard Jan. LIST off
Nassau. Although the steamer stopped
and the man was taken aboard eight
minutes after having struck the water.
iE was impossible to revive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
GASOLINE BATH AS
PREVENTIVE OF TYPHus
For Suspects of Unusual Untidiness
at laredo, Tex.

Laredo, Tex, Jan. "A gasoline
bath has been adopted in Neuve
Laredo, Mex, as one of the preventives
for Introduction of typhus infection
there. 1t is applied only to suspects of
unusual personal untidiness. The re-
cipient of this bath has his head
shaved before being treated. DR..
Claude G. Pierce. special representa-
tive OF the United States public health
and marine service, said today that
with proper precautions he believed
there was no need to fear a typhus
epidemic along the border.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
BANKRUPT PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST OSCAR tiAMMERsTEIN
IAppIieation Has Been Made For the
Appointment of Receiver.

New York, JAN. Am involuntary
petition in bankruptcy was fled today
in the federal district court against
Oscar Hammerstein, the grand opera
impresario, by three creditors whose
claims amount to about $500. The
petition alleges unsecured debts of
about sec. 900 and assets of about $40
000 Mr. Hammerstein is charged
with having made preferential pay
ments to various creditors while in a
state of insolvency. Application has
been made for the appointment of a
receiver
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
oRITuARY.
Nathan z. GrfswoId.

Meriden, Conn, Jan. 4.-Nathan F.
Griswold, aged 81, reported to be the
last of the 'forty- Miners OF Connect
cut, died at his home where this eve
ming after long illness incidental to
old age. Mr.. Griswold was for a
most prominent business men in the
retail firm Of the Griswold, Richmond
and Clock company. He was born
at Lockport, N. Y He was married
twice. He is survived by two chiI-
dren of his first marriage. Mrs. Eu-
gene II. Ray and Lewis F. Griswold
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
GERMANYs EXPORT TRADE
SUBSTANTIALLY DESTROYED
According to White Paper Presented
in British Parliament.

London, jan 4, 1928 p. m.-'Ger-
many's export trade has been substan-
TALLY destroyed" says a foreign Office
White Paper presented in parliament
today outlining the policy adopted
to enforce the blockade of Germany.
The paper adds:
German imports also have been
greatly reduced, such important sta
pies as cotton, wool and rubber being
excluded and others like fats, oils and
dairy products being obtainable in
Germany only at~famine prices; while
advices reaching His Majesty's gov
ernment show discomfort among the
population and food riots in some of
the larger towns
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
OVERCOME BY GAS
FUMES IN GARAGE.
Ronald Mcdonald of Quincy, Mass,
Found Dead in Rear of Home.

Quincy, Mass, Jan. 4-Ronald Nc
Chicago mail order house, was over
come by gas fumes in small garage
in the rear of his home during the
night and was dead when found early
today.
Mcdonald retired as usual but when
the temperature began to fall he went
to the garage to put a blanket on his
automobile. About 2.30 o'clock his
wife missed him and hearing the en-
gine of the automobile running called
a neighbor to investigate. All efforts
to revive Mcdonald were unavailing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
WITH PREMoNITIoN THAT HE
WILL BE KILLED IN ACTION
Lieut.. w. x. Evans, British Aviator,
Leaves to Join His Squadron.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Feeling certain
that he will be killed in action, Lieut..
w. K. Evans, of the British army fly
ing squadron left for New York today,
thence he will said for France to re-
join his squadron.
Lieutenant Evans has been in Chi
cago two months recovering from in
juries suffered while flying above the
battlefield in Flanders. His observer,
he said. was killed by the shell which
caused his own injuries.
II do not expect to come out of the
war alive,' he said
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Cabled Paragraphs

Marquis de casteIIane Struck by Auto.
Paris, Jan. 4. $50 a. m.-The Mar
quis de Castellane. father of Count
Boni de Castellane, was knocked down
by an automobile as he was coming
out OF the military hospital where he
had been working. Although his in
juries are serious, the physicians be-
lieve he will recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
CONDITIONS IN HAITI
ARE MUCH IMPROVED
Rear Admiral caperton Says Guilt.
vation of Lands is Being Resumed.

Washington, Jan. 4-Rear Admiral
Caperton, commanding the American
forces in Haiti. notified the navy de-
partmerG today !. that conditions
throughout the island republic were
much improved In the northern por-
ton. he said, the outlook was better
than for many years, cultivation of
lands being resumed and much of the
country abandoned during the revol-
ntionary disturbances being reoccu-
pied
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
SERBIAN FORCES IN
ALBANIA REoRGANIzED.
100000 to Be Amply Provided With
+. Uniforms, Artillery and Horses.

Paris. Jan. 4. $40 a. m.-According
to Havas Agency from Athens un-
der date of January Bird. the officers
OF King Peters suite at Saloniki de-
clare that the Serbian forces concen-
trated in Albania, not including the
Serbian detatchments cooperating
With the Montenegrin army, number
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
r. /. LEGISLATURE HoNoRs
LATE BISHOP DORIAN
Passes Resolution Expressing Regret
at His Death.

Providence, r. L, Jan. IA resolu-
ton was adopted by the Rhode Island
legislature expressing regret at the
death of the Right Rev. Thomas F.
Doran, auxiliary bishop Of the Roman
Catholic diocese Of Providence, which
occurred on Monday. The resolution
provided for the appointment Of a
committee to attend the funeral
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
ST. PAUL GETS NATIONAL
PROHIBITION CONVENTION
Change Made Because of Unsatisfac-
tory Hall at Minneapolis.

St. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 4.-The ma
ttonaI pohibition convention will be
held at the Auditorium here June 10
next instead of at Minneapolis. the
place originally set by the national
executive committee at Chicago. This
was announced tonight by w. G. Cal
derwood, member of the committee,
who said the change was made be-
cause of lack of a satisfactory con-
yention hall at Minneapolis.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
CONCORD, NJ. H., GETS TAKES
ON ONE SIXTH OF EDDY ESTATE
Had Claimed That Entire Trust Fund
of 81, SOC, 900 Was Taxable in State.

Concord. N. H, Jan. 4-The New
Hampshire supreme court today decid-
ed that the city Of Concord is entitled
TO taxes upon but one-sixth of the
trust fund of 81, 900 created by the
late Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, founder
OF the Christian Science church. Con-
cord had claimed that the entire fund
was taxable in this state. while the
town of Brookline, Mass, presented a
claim for the taxation of the larger
portion of it in Massachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
Increased Pay for Cotton worksr..

Augusta, Ne. Jan. 4.-The 500 em-
ployes Of the cotton mills of the Ed
wards Manufacturing company were
notified today that q establishment OF
their wage schedule will go into effect
next Monday, There viii be slight
increase over the present schedule.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Vienna, via London, Jan 8, 2.36 a.
m.-Political circles in Sofia report
that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria in
tends, after the orthodox Christmas
holidays, to proclaim himself czar of
Macedonia and be crowned in the old
royal city of Ochrida-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

East Hayen.-The local telephone
company has nearly completed the
work of running the new underground
Office cables. also the seven switch
board cables which were damaged re-
Gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

"These forces" adds the despatch,
'tare almost completely reorganized
and will shortly be amply provided
with uniforms, artillery and horses.
No decision has yet been reached as
to how these forces will be utilized"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION
! IS BEING REWARDED
| In the Stripa and voItynian Districts Of Russia
and in East GaIicia
CAPTURE A LARGE NUMBER OF GERMANS

Muscoves Have Occupied Line of Trenches Northeast Of
Czernowtz and Have Repulsed Strong Counter Attacks
-Austrians Have Captured Italian Trench Near Tol-
mno-The Montenegrins Have Recaptured Bogievac
From the Austrians, nficting Them Heavy Losses
10000 Serbians in Albania VIII Soon be Ready Re-
enter the Fray.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

A contract for the construction of
a 1000 ton steamship to cost 500, 900
was placed with a shipbuilding firm
at Oakland, CAL, by Hind, Rolph &
Sons Co., Of San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
Movements Of steamshins.

Bordeaux, Jan. D. Sailed: Steamer
Lafayette, New York.
New York, Jan. 4.Sailed: Steam
er Rochambeau, Bordeaux.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The Calumet e Hecla Co, and 10
subsidiary railroad and mining COM
panies will give all their employees
salary bonus of 10 per cent. of their
earnings each month until July /.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Aeroplanes were used for ambulance
work for the first time during the
French retreat from Serbia when
French wounded were removed to
Scutari by aeroplane.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Railroads running to Galveston is
sued an embargo against all domestic
and export grain shipments.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

per cent. will go into effect in the
Lockwood cotton mills at WaterviIle
Maine, on January II, according to
notices posted today. More than 1000
employes are affected.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Striking tooImakers of the New Eng
land Westinghouse Co., called off their
strike and returned to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Francis M. Webster, scientist of the
government bureau of entomology died
OF pneumonia at Columbus, Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Two men were killed at Lackawan-
ma City, n. Y, when a -ladIe contain
ing three tons of molten metal tipped
over while running on a trestle
above 25 worimen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

A heavy storm struck the Pacific
coast. The coast guard cutter Sno-
homish went ashore on cambridge
Island, ten miles from Seattle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Gold production in the United States
during 1915 amounted to SIS. .s91. 100.
an increase of s4,359,300 over 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Theodore A. Edison, son Of the in
ventor, was fined $3.50 and costs for
operating his automobile at South
Orange, N. J., with 1915 license.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

A number of mills were flooded and
many people driven from their homes
gheny, Pa. The cold spell intervened
to prevent flood.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Patrick Hayes, warden Of the Black
wells Island penitentiary for 26 years,
has applied for retirement on a PEN
sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Colonel Robert Thompson Van Horn,
founder of the Kansas City Journal.
died at Kansas City. He was 81 years
old.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

About $4,000 persons heard Billy
Sunday open his fight the deviI''
campaign at Trenton, N. j.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Many German officers wounded or
disabled while serving with the army
are being trained to become mayors
In the smaller cities, and general bus
ligious mania
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05
Condensed kilograms

Crude oil prices were advanced II
cents per barrel at Lima, o.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The condition Of King constantins
of Greece is reported satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

A large oleomaraarine factory at
Aarhuus, Denmark, the only one of its
kind in Scandinavia, was destroyed by
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

During two Years, the Pennsylvania
Railroad system carried 361,572114
passengers, without fatal accident to
a passenger.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Minneapolis received 233, 900 BUSH
els of grain in 1915, breaking the
former high record by $4,000, 600 bush
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The plant Of the South Berkshire
Marble company at Ashley Falls,
Mass, was destroyed by fire with a
lKoss of $4,000
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Emperor William sent a message to
Cardinal Hartmann, Archbishop of
Cologne, thanking him for his New
Years god wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

A decree issued by the Italian gov
ernment places under military con-
troll all port and dock laborers. The
action was taken to prevent strikes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Wage increases ranging from s to
10 per cent. were granted to 1900 op-
eratives in eight mills at webster,
Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Philadelphia shirt waist makers
have asked for a 15 per cent. increase
in wages, maximum of so hours a
week and recognition of their organi-
cations.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Ed 6. n. Bueheneau of Syracuse, N.
Y, Billy Sunday convert, murder
ed his wife with a hammer at their
home while suffering from fit Of re-
ligiousmania.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Sixty millions of five pfennig pieces
made Of steel have been issued in
Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Joseph Thomas and Fred Wilson,
both long term prisoners, escaped from
the New Jersey state prison at Tren-
ton by scaling the high wall with
rope ladder.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The French Government has decid-
ed on general requisitioning Of crude
leather beginning January 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

There were 1904 fewer fires in New
York city during 1915 than in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Officers of Chicago automobile clubs
have demanded searching investiga-
ton of gasoline prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Directors of the Miami Copper Co.
declared quarterly dividend Of s1.26
per share.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The United States Supreme Court
recessed until after the funeral of
Justice Lamar.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

The funeral Of Tomasso salvini, the
famous Italian actor, was held at
Florence, Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Mrs. Emily Crawford, British news
paper woman and historical writer,
died in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-05

Total receipts and pledses Of the
American Jewish Relief Committee
amount to $995,0S6.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-13
Full List of The Marion
County Election Officials

Fairhvld.
Judges-M. w. Huhoney, Louis Aral
Clerks Pauline Aral, j. w
FOhey, Celia Rubens
Fairgrounds.
Judges-First set: +. 0. johnson
Stella Baleh; second set: Levi NJ. Her
rem r. Ritchey.
Clerks-First set: Vary T.. White
Eva |. Pickett, Ruth Rulifson; second
set: Walter g. Pearminc w. II. Weeks
VIM. Riekmon
East Gervais
Iudges-Fist set: h. W. Manning
+. A. Mangold; second set: A. Il. Sieg.
mund, G. w. Shields
Clerks--First set; Minnie Slegmund
Pearl stevens, Amy Harding; second
set, Frank IL. Cutsforth, Otto p. Bern
ing, l.. A. Jones'
West eervais.
Judgcs-First set; JOS v Keppiuger
Arthur Coffin; second set: Joseph Rub
ems, John Mills.
Clcrks-Frst set: Kate Marshall
Francis NJ Tozicr, !. C. Caunard; see.
ond sct Irene Lemery, Alex Manning,
VIM l.eith,
Horeb
Judges 49, b. T. George, Rudolph
Joost
Clerks G. A. Spencer, Genevievc
Gates. Lee Dixie
Central Howell
Judges-First set; Grover Simmons
A. b. w. Hughes; second set; Edward
DUNCAN. Sr.; w. DeSart.
Clerks--First set;' Louise Lauder.
back. Ia. DUNCAN, Jr.; !. II. OttOway
second set; V. J. Krehbiel, o.
c. lerman, John Teed
North Howell
Judges -- Ellis Stevens, '. Il. Walt.
man.
Clerks - Lulu c. Wiesncr, R, e. JEFF.
fcrson, s. H. Van Trump,
East Hubbard
Judges First set: George n Beck,
John A. nimiek; secoud set; Nj. b.
Kcstcr Hardy Il, Dmick
Clerks 49, First set; Francis Weaver,
Lena Kester, Elmer Stauffer' second
set Guy Weaver, Cuss Sanders, Earl
g. Palmer
West Hubbard
Judges First set. j. l.. Calvert,
Ella Coye; second set Geo, w. Knight,
II. c. Mack.
Clerks - First set: Kenneth r.
Grimm, @. M Critteucen, o. H. Miller;
second set; l.. G. McShnne, T.. W. Hoff.
man, l.. II. l.embeke.
Jefferson.
Judges ~ First set' Geo. W. Hum
phrey, Karl Stiewer; second set; j. II.
Roland, f. T. Howell.
Clerks First set, A. 7. Shumaker,
Nettic Hlampc, Maud blackwell; second
set; Frank Reeves, Melvin Doty, A. G
Miller.
Liberty,
Judges ~ 4. G. Chestnut. Wm. Zosel
Clerks A. W. Mige, Ed, Neuens
Carl Gibson.
Macloay
Judges W. A. Jones, Paul r
Rcick.
Clerks - A. J. Patton. Jno. F. c.
J rekohburg, H. G, King.