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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
BOSTON WOMEN PROTEST
 HIGH PRICES OF FOOD.
Have Requested Governor Mccall to
 Take Some Action.

Boston, Feb. 21-Three women, claiming to represent 800 residents of the West End district, and a deIega- tion from the Housewives league, made an unsuccessful attempt today to see Governor Mccall to request him to take some action toward reducing the present high prices of food. The West tary their families were facing starya- ton and that immediate relief was necessary. Representatives of the Housewives league also urged imme- diate action.
 Governor Mccall, who was engaged when the delegation arrived, issued the following statement:
 I've are in a state of war so far as prices are concerned. The exports from this country during January were at the rate of $7,500, 900, 900 a year, which is altogether too great a drain upon the material resources of the nation.
 We exchange our food for gold, but in the last analysis food is far more necessary to the people than gold. We can eat one but we cannot eat the other.
 Foreign countries have found it necessary to regulate the prices of food. The food controller of Great Britain, for instance, yesterday fixed the maximum price of potatoes bought by the pound at $1.90 bushel. The price in Boston is $4.20 a bushel, and so with other articles.
 If there is ground for interference in England and upon the continent, there is certainly as much ground for interference in the United States and for action in defense of our people, many of whom are threatened with starvation."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

shops of Albert Lose and Joseph H Migrola-
 Fires Started In Bsssmsnt
 In each case, the police pointed ouf. the fires apparently started iu oF nanr the basement. One of the hreE which was accidental was that ct tho homo of John Pinches. Pinches and bic con were moving an oil heater which wac lighted, when the heater Waa sger turned and started a fire lu which Pinches and his son were severely burned before they Gubdued ft ana both had to be taken to the ho1pitrl
 Two SuSpecta Held.
 With this exception, the police be- lieve the fires were set. Ten arreatF of suspects were made during Che eVrr- ing, but all with the exception of frfr were released after examination. Inr two still held are local men and ufI be investigated further by the police.
 The first Ire was discovered iu lne shop of the PariHian Ladles Tauort. and the others followed ln rapid o1c- ce@sion.
 The Hartford fire department cont three companies, and Waterbury. Bril- toI and Plainville one each.
 No Attempts Agninst Fnoforie1.
 So far as the police learned, no nt- tempts were made against any factory buildings. Two of the suruert0 nr- rested were taken from the top Of r factory building now in cOurgo of c1u- struction, but they were able 10 antlra fy the police they had. no connection with the fires and were permitted ir go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
REPORT THAT SUBMARINE
 BREMEN WAS NOT LOST
Stockholm Aftonbiadee Quotes Letter
 to German Sea Captain,

Stockholm, via London, Feb. 21, $500 p. m.-The German merchant subma- rine Bremen was not lost, and the re- port of it's failure to reach America was deliberately planned for the pur- pose of mystifcation, according to the Aftonbladet.
 This newspaper says it learns that a letter received by a German sea cap tain who Is now visiting in Sweden asserted that the Bremen was never intended for trips to the United States. but, on the contrary, from the beginning was to be used as a auppIy vessel for armed submarines The Bremen has fulfilled and Is still full filling her duty of furnishing oil food. shells and other necessaries in a man- ner which enables fighting submarines greatly to extend their radius of action and prolong their time at sea says the paper.
 The Bremen's base was not given, but the Aftonbladet's informant is quoted as having saidthat" it is near CT than you think" and that the de- parture of he Bremen for the United States was srategem intended to send entente ships on a wild goose chase.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
CHILDREN STARVING BECAUSE
 OF HIGH COST OF FOOD
Mayor Mitchell of New York Orders a
 Speedy investigation.

New York. Feb. 21.-Mayor Mitchell tonight instructed the police, health and charities departments to make a thorough investigation of food condi- uons throughout the greater city and report to him Friday. when he will request of East Side housewives that S1, ,000.0 900 be appropriated by the city to buy food for distribution at reason able prices.
 This action followed resumption of rioting among housewives in various parts of the city and visit to the mayor by a committee of women who declared their children were starving because of the high cost of foodstuffs
 The mayor informed the three mu- nicipal departments that he wanted first hand information regarding the situation, which was represented to him by the housewives as calling for immediate relief
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
DRASTIC MEASURES ADOPTED
 BY RAILROADS OF THE EAST
To Meet the Varying Emergency Needs
 for Coal and Foodstuffs.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Drastic meas ures of precaution were adopted today by the chief railroads of the east to meet varying emergency needs for coal and foodstuffs from the Missis- sippi river to Maine, due to the acute shortage and congestion of freight cars.
 Chief of these measures was the despatch of rush orders to all roads concerned for the prompt transporta- ton of gas. coal and coke to eighteen towns and cities. including Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Toledo and Springfield, Ills, in the middle west, where it was announced possible in terruption" of light, heat and power service would result unless the short age was relieved at once.
 The shortage was said to be most acute at Indianapolis, where the coal supply for gas was reported to be only three days ahead of requirements. Chicago's 100, 900 ton emergency store of gas coke has been cut to 23, 900 tons barely sufficient for three weeks ser vice. although Chicago was said to be better supplied than any other city on the list.
 The Interstate Commerce Commits sion is working to meet the situation in cooperation with the railroad men. A telegram from President Griffin of the Chicago board of trade appealing for relief and asserting that riots would result unless an embargo were placed immediately on all products out of Chicago except fuel and foodstuffs, stirred up considerable indignation at the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 21.-New Britain is under martial guard tonight after an evening of terror as the re- suit of a series of nine fires which oc- cured about the center of the city ia rapid succession. Governor Holcomh appealed to by the mayor when excite ment was running high, for aid in policing the city, ordered out the two local companies, E. and l, of the First infantry, c. N. G., and the men will remain on patrol throughout the night.
 All Except One in Business Blocks.
 All of the fires with one exception were in business blocks. The excep- tion was the synagogue of the B'Nai Brith, which, however, suffered only small damage. The total loss was es- timated at about $50,0O0. Fire com panies from Hartford, Waterbury, Bristol and Plainville, sent here at the request of the local department, a t- sisted in fighting the fires. Two fire men were injured, but not seriously.
 Most Serious Fire.
 The most serious fire was in the block owned by the New Britain Real Estate and Title company. Six stores, including two automobile agencies, had quarters in this block, and the loss here was placed at about $30,000. The next heaviest loser was the Hugh Reynolds block, where the loss was estimated at $8,000. Other places burned were those of O. F. Curtis, the New Britain Ice corporation, the P'arisian Ladies Tailor shop and the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

portance. The house adjourned to Thursday morning at 11.3e.
 Boxing Bill Tabled.
 1ke bill which relates to the legal izing of boxing exhibitions. came from the senate unfavorabIy reported. On motlon or MT Rogers, of Manchester, the bill was tabled
 Justice of the Peace Fees.
 The house concurred with the sen ate in rejecting the bills concerning the fees of justices of the peace, and in the matter of deduction of wages.
 Forfeited Rights Restored.
 Under suspension of the rules for teited rights were restored to Frank F'artraboin, of Meriden, and to Will tam Wedlack,- of Merfden
 Court Clerk Salaries.
 Favorable report came from com mlttee on the act concerning salaries of superior courts. and was tabled for calendar and printing The act gives to the clerk of New London county SUI perior court s7.O00 salary, $3,O0o of which is for the assistant clerk.
 MontvilIe Bill.
 The cities and borouhs committee reported favorably the bill that gives the town of Montviile authority to use the funds Of the First Church society
 Licensed Electricians.
 The judiciary committee reported unfavorably bill whiJ1 provided for licensing electrical wiremen, and pre- venting others from doing wiring. Re- port accepted and bill rejected.
 Tax Collectors Elective.
 The bill to have tax collectors ap- pointed by mayors or selectmen, in stead of being elected. was rejected; as was also the bill to make the ten ure of office four years.
 Assessors to Be Elected
 The bills which provided that may OTIS in cities. the seIectmen, and fire and other districts. appoint boards of assessors and boards of relief, was unfavorably and was reject ed.
 Minority Representation. The bill regarding minority repre- sentation in certain town officers, was unfavorably and the bill was rejected.
 Utilities Testimony.
 The judiciary committee reported unfavorably the bill concerning the taking of testimony before the utilities which specified that witness need not qualify as an expert MT Rogers of Manchester, who pre- (continued on Page Ten, Second coI.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
ARMENIA THE GREATEST
 SUFFERER FROM WAR.
One Third of the Race Has eBen Mas
 saered or Died from Starvation.

New York. Feb. 21.-One- third of the Armenian race has been massacred or died from starvation and disease since the European war began and one-half of those remaining are homeless and dying in exile, according to a cable message from John Maseieid, famous English writer, made public here to- night by the American committee for Armenian mad Syrian relief. The mes- sage says in part:
 Far away as she is from the main conflict, Armenia has suffered more in this war than any devastated land in Europe. She is like a victim met by troops on the march and beaten and stabbed and left to die. Theresis noth- ing in her misery to make a headline or a batt1ecry. It is just dumb suffer ing lying by the road"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
TAKES 100000 MEN TO
 MAN BRITISH NAVY
Statement by Sir Edward Carson, First
 Lord of the Admiralty.

London, Feb. 21.-In introducing the naval estimates in the house of con- mons today, Sir Edward Carson, first lord of the admiralty, said tire vote for 400, 900 men which the government was asking demonstrated the strength of the navy. He expressed the opin- ion that the country was extremely fortunate in having Admiral Jellicoe at the head of the admiralty. In his record of service and experience Ad- miraI JeIlicoe occupied a unique po- sition, the speaker commented. As an officer at the admiralty for two and a half years he had held the destinies of the country in his hands.
 Admiral Beatty, continued Sir Ed ward, was now commanding the great est fleet which ever sailed tEe sea and had the complete confidence of the officers and men. A fifth sea lord has been appointed to deal with the air service, he announced, while the trans port department of the navy, except in so far as it was concerned with the transport of troops, had been trans ferred to the shipping controller.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
DEBATE ON REVENUE BILL
 CONTINUED lN THE sENaTe
Largely Devoted an chnnna rf Frs.
 Tax on oissmarrariar.


 Washington, Feb. zl.-B6bals en ll. revenue bill continued today fn thr senate, with most of the tims taken nr in discussion of Senator Underw1oTr proposal to change the revenue tnt 1n oleomargarine. There was no vofirr on any section of the measurc
 Chairman Simmons of the finance committee hopes to finish the nerrurl tomorrow, but republicans who erneat to discuss it at some length think vote hardly will De reached before Sat- urday.
 Senator Underwood spoke for rev- eral hours in support of his amend ment making flat two cent a pound tax on oleo in place of the present tar of ten cents a pound on colored and one-quarter cent a pound on uncolorad oleo.
 Before debate began, Senator Pen rose, ranking republican on the nnnmcr committee. submitted a minority report on the bill criticizing democratic meth ods Of raising revenue and declarirr that unless the protective tarin wnn adopted as a revenue raiser ths ro- called emergency taxes to be imboHal by this bill and by those prsvfourIv passed of similar character would be fastened on the people"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
WIVES OF SUGAR STRIKERS
 RIOT IN PHILADELPHIA.
One Man Was Killed and Nine Others
 Injured.

Philadelphia, Feb. 21-A riot to- night by the wives of striking en- ployes of the Franklin Sugar Refining company resulted in the killing Of one others when the police and strikers clashed near the refinery.
 The dead man, Mareiquenas Det- kobzc, 30 years old, fell before police bricks on reserves rushed from city hall. Mounted Police Sergeant JoHy s jaw was broken by a brick as he gall loped toward the strikers. John Brom- ley, spectator, was shot in the Stom- ach by a patrolman-
 The women's demonstration. which reached a climax in the riot, followed a meeting held late today. The wives, mothers and daughters of the strikers determined to march in a body to the refinery and demanded that the con- sessions sought by the men be granted As they marched through the streets the women cried that they were starv- ing.
 The women were led to the refinery by Mrs. Florence Shade, 32 years old, who carried a baby in her arms. as she shouted encouragement to her fol- lowers. During the melee, as the po- lice were about to open fire on the strikers, who ran to the aid of their women folk, a patrolman seized Mrs Shadle and dragged her and the baby to safety. She was arrested and charged with melting to riot.
 As the striking employees ran toward the screaming group of women, police, mounted and on foot. flung cordon about the riot zone. A number of colored strikebreakers who had hasten ed to the scene were bombarded by stones and clubs. Many of the missiles struck the police, who began firing into the group of strikers. Scores of the worlcmen and police were hurt by fly ing missiles.
 A riot call brought out every high official Of the police department and every available reserve south of Mar ket street was rushed to the refinery. Superintendent of Police Robinson or dered the closing of two saloons near the refinery. Most of the women in the riot were of foreign birth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
GERMANS LOSE GROUND
 ON WESTERN FRONT
Artillery Action by Both Sides in the
 Vicinity of verdun.

Again the British forces fighting in France have attacked German posi- warded for their efforts by an aggre- gate gain of more than 1, ,150 yards. according to the latest British official communication. South of Armentieres the German line was penetrated deeply on a front of about $50 yards and southeast of Ypres on a front of about 500 yards Numerous casualties were inflicted on the Germans at both places and pris- oners and guns were also taken. The British casualties are said to have been slight. Near Gaudecourt, in the Somme sector. the British also seized a section of German trenches and
 There is still considerable artillery activity by both the Germans and the French in the region of Verdun, but elsewhere along the line held by the French there have been no new de- velopments. Berlin reports that m attempt by the French to capture Hill 1855. south of Ripont, failed with heavy casualties.
 In the Austro-Italian theatre bonn bardments and small enterprises car ried out by raiding and accommodating parties continue A like situation pre- vails on the eastern front, from the Baltic down into Rumania.
 An attack by British attachments between the Vardar river and Lake Doiran on the north Macedonian front haS served to vary the recent opera tions on this front. Berlin reports that the attack was repulsed.
 Submarine Campaign Grave.
 Germany's submarine campaign was described to parliament by Sir Edward Carson, the first lord of the British admiralty, as grave and serious, but he said measures had been taken by the entente under which it would be mitigated by degrees. From February l, when Germany began her intensi- fled submarine warfare, to February IS allied and neutral vessels aggregat- ing 304,000 tons had been sunk, Sir Edward said, as compared with ton nages of 223. 900 and 19S. 900 respective ly, for same periods in December and January. These tonnages included small vessels sent to the bottom.
 Sir Edward announced that the ad-l miralty had record of forty encoun- ters with submarines during the first eighteeen days of February and in stanced several cases where underwa- ter boats had been captured or sunk, but without going into particulars. Coincidentally the German minister of the navy in an address before the reichstag asserted that Cermany's submarine expectations had been sur passed and that there was reason to suppose that not a single U-boat had been lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
LAND AT RocKAWAY BEACH
 TRANSFERRED TO GOVERNMENT
For Coast Defense Purposes-Gift by
 State of New York.

Albany, N. r., Feb. 21.-wIth the states law-malxing machinery operat- ing at high speed, the Brown bill, au- fhorizing the state to seize and trans fer to the federal government the land at Rockaway Beach desired for coast defense purposes, was enacted today and was signed by Governor Whitman
 Immediately after approving the measure the governor directed Ad- jutant General Stotesbury, State En- acquire the land by virtue of the pow CT conferred upon them by the terms of the bill. He also sent a telegram to Secretary of War Baker informing him of the enabling legislation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
A SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF
 STOVE COAL IN BRIDGEPORT.
Freight Congestion and Embarsoes Prevent Dealers Having Orders Filled.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 21.-A seri- ous shortage of stove coal, the size most suitable for the furnaces used in heating dwellings in this city, pre- vails here. There is a fair supply of nut size, and apparently plenty of egg size, but the former is too small and the latter too large. One large dealer had only three tons of stove coal in his yards this afternoon; another had not had any in weeks. A third had little left, but limited prospective buy sisted that what he sold should be mixed with other sizes.
 No relief from this situation is in sight, according to the dealers. The freight congestion and embargoes. they say. have made it impossible for them to get their orders filled. What little stove coal that there Is in the city is held at $10 a ton, as compared with $6-75 to $7.25 two years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
WARD LINER MONTEREY
 WAS AFIRE AT SEA
Forced to Turn Back When f4 MiIes
 Beyond Scotland Lightship.

New York. Feb. 2I-The Ward Limo steamship Monterey. which sailed to- night for Havana, was forced to turn back because of a fire which was dis- covered in her after hold when she hghtship- A wireless sent from the hghtship on her return said the crew seemed to have the flames under con : troi.
 The Monterey. a vessel of ATOP tons gross, passed Sandy Hook on her way out at 7.05 o'clock. She carried pas sengers, mails and a general cargo, having cleared for Havana and Mexi- can ports
 The message announcing her return gave no details as to the origin of the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
BE AT ALL TIMES READY FOR WAR

sIhe United States ought not indulge persuasion that contrary to the order of human events they will forever keep at distance those painful appeals with which the history of every other nation abounds There is rank due the United States among nations which will be withheld not absolutely os by the rep utation of weakness desire to avoid insult we must be able repel it. if we desire to secure peace of the most powerful instruments of our rising ready for war;
 GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
4O,OOO,OOO BUSHELS
 OF GRAIN IN CHICAGO
A Dozen Buildings in the Business Sections Ablaze
 Loss Estimated at Aout $50,000
TWO SUSPECTS ARE DETAINED BY THE POLICE

Declares That Grain the Cheapest Food Commodity in the World is Selling in the East at From to 20 Cents d Bushel Above Prevailing Prices in Chicago-Prediction is Made That Unless Some Solution is Found Within the Next Thirty Days the Commerce of This Country Will be Prostrated- Unless Some Action is Taken by Friday the Chicago Board of Trade Will Appeal to President Wilson and Congress Take the Situation Out of the Hands of the Railroads and Have Run by Dctatoral Powers, as Might be Done in Time of War
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
BIG EARNINGS OF NATIONAL
 BANKS DURING 1916
Greatest Since Organization of Na-
 tional Banking System.

Washington, Feb. 21.-National banks during the calendar year 1916 srowed the largest earnings both gross and net ever reported since the org anization of the United States national banking system half a century ago.
 Comptroller Williams in a statement tonight placed the aggregate gross earnings of the banks at $500, ,000, GOO as compared with $52S, ,00O, 900 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915. He said the net earnings for the calendar year ending December 31, 1916, amounted to $170,000, 900, an increase of $43,000,000 over those for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

is held. his party. the Conservatives, cannot claim his reelection. Alfredo hberalssttcket. has been classed as a traitor because of his supposed lead ership in the instruction and it is not believed the president will make him eligible for election by failing to pros ecute him.
 New Election Probable.
 With the elimination of the liberal candidate, Menocal may be forced to have a new general election called, since to take the office after doubt full election would create d situation that might precipitate a more deter mined rebellion than the one which the prospect of American intervention appears to have suppressed
 The United States government will continue its policy of supporting the constituted governments
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
NO COMMENT BY NEW
 YORK RAILROAD EXECUTIVE
On Action Contemplated by Che chI-
 eago Board of Trade.

New York. Feb. 21.-Raiiroad exec uttves, while expressing Interest in tnr efforts of Chicago grain tnterestr fr obtain embargoes on commodities ar. cept fuel and foodstuffs with d view Io relieving the food crisis. refralrsl from comment here today.
 None of the railroad heads had =e ceived the telegram of q. F. CrlMin. president of the Chcago board Of lfefr 70 far as could be learned. and statr- ments regarding further emhrrrr measures were withheld. Ih6 vfar generally was expressed on behalf rf the roads that they had been c0rnirfrI Of the seriousnegg of the aituntfon ana had been doing their utmost Co betts conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
RELEASE OF YARRoWDALE
 sEAMEN AGAIN DEMANDED.
Note Transmitted to Berlin Through
 the Spanish Ambassador.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The United States in a note transmitted to the Berlin foreign office, through the Spanish ambassador there has again demanded the release of the Americans made prisoners on the prize ship Tar rowda1e. In the absence of satis- factory response to an inquiry sent recently 1t was decided to demand their immediate release.
 The communication was despatched by the state department Monday and so far has brought no response.