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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
WEEKLY NATION DISCUSSES OUR BREAK WITH GERMANY
Asserts That It is One of the Two
 Great Events of the War.

London. Feb. 9, s.25 p. m.-The Weekly Nation deVoteS two leaders to American affairs and says that the ac- tion of the United States is one of the two great events of the war; the other being England's full entry into continental affairs. .-ssS--z--a---7-.--
 with the entrance of America" it says, the balance sets definitely tow ard democracy. Henceforward western democracy is safe and it's ideas must permeate central and eastern Europe. While the entente may combine their resources and in time secure a popu- lar victory, yet they all must come from warfare crippled and impoverish- ed. In this moral encounter America comes in with the necessary equipment for success.
 Unless Germany's assumption is that by June she will cut off the mari time commerce of the world from these islands and thus sever the main ar
 ter1eS Of the entente, then she must realize that she cannot win She can not light Americas brains and money and numbers and Americas organized industry, which stands out as the chief rival of the German cartel.
 Americas action also offers great reinforcement to the morale of the allies and at the same time the inn
 pact of American intervention must deeply color the views of the German people on the war. It also involves a tremendous transformation, as no longer will be there left in the world
 a single neutral great power. Not one of the remaining neutrals is powerful or secure enough to play an apprecia- ble part
 The Nation considers it unlikely that the United States, should that country declare war on Germany, would ad- here to the London pact, by which the entente countries agreed not to make a separate peace, and 1t is also unlike
 ly that she would adopt the Paris eco homie agreement among the allies The Nation pays tribute to President Wilson as "the most far-sighted and strongest man who today leads a civ ilized people and who will acquire in our common camp the weight to which he is entitled. He will now be bound by the same supreme interests which hold us all. and will assist in the vic- | tory of the common cause"
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statement said, but because of over work they have taken steps to relieve him of much detail which has hitherto pressed hard upon him. MT. Elliott sistance of the board. He has had no rest since he came to the property in 1913 It is expected that he will be at his desk again by April.
 Assistance For Elliott.
 ''To relieve Mir. Elliott, Edward J. Pearson, formerly or the Texas and Pacific railroad has been placed in the road He is an official of the highest ability and experience, has made a thorough study of the needs of the road and is now giving attention feet, will be productive of much econ omy in operation. It will take two or three years to carry out all of his recommendations"
 MT Muir asserted tha: many i'm provementS are planned for the road including extensions of trackage. the strengthening of bridges for larger power and additional equipment.
 He declared the directors do not doubt their ability to meet the. S25,- 900 900 note issue maturing May 1. 1917 and the note issue of s20 0.O00. .000 of the New England Navigation company which have been cited in some quart CTS as possible reasons for receiver ship.'
 Negotiations for taking care of both of these notes are well advanced" it was stated. Tt is hoped that the New England Navigation company may he liquidated before May l and that the notes of both companies may be met by a direct issue of New Haven com pany notes alone.
 Earnings of Road Satisfactory. '"The earnings of the New Haven road have been very satisfactory, s. O0O. .OO0 net having been earned during the past six months, gain of s1.400- 900 over the corresponding period ot last year. Estimates for the coming six months anticipate $4,o0o,oo0 net Altogether the outlook for the com pany is considered satisfactory and the prospects bright
 Permanent Financing Not Undertaken New permanent financing has not vet been undertaken. This may be de Iayed somewhat until an opportunity presents itself of selling subsidiary companies and property which had been ordered by the courts When this permanent financing is undertaken tho plan will be submitted to the stock ] holders"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Five Neutral
 Vessels Sunk
VICTIMS OF GERMAN SUBMARINE
 CAMPAIGN
ONE BRITISH STEAMER
French Troops Have Carried Out a Successful Surprise Attack East of Rheims-Raids and Artillery Bonn bardments on Other Fronts.


 Five neutral vessels and one British steamer have been added to the list of victims of the German submarine cam paign, according to latest despatches from London Four of the neutrals were of Norwegian registry and the other was the Spanish steamer Neuva Montana. The total tonnage lost, ac- cording to Fridays reports. was 10. 424- The Norwegian vessels lost were the Hanskinc1, Storskog, Ida and Odin- Sailors of both the Ida and the Odin were killed by shellfire- All but two seamen on the Storskeg were lost when the submarine, to which they had been taken, submerged suddenly on the ap- proach of steamer and left them to seek safety in the water: The one British steamer sunk was the Hans Larsen, of 1,310 tons- Her captain and chief engineer were taken prisoner on board the submarine.
 Except for raids and artillery bonn bardments on the northern end of the front in France, especially in the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
STEAMER BALTIC
 THROUGH WAR ZONE.
Has Doeked at Liverpool - Message
 Says "AlPs WeiI.D

New York, Feb. s-The steamship Baltic of the White Star line has ar rived safely at Liverpool, according to a cable message received here tonight by officers of the company. The mes sage. besides announcing that the Baltic had docked, said '.Alrs we'll"
 The arrival of the Baltic removes from the danger zone another British vessel carrying United States citizens. There were two Americans among her A passengers. The steamship took to England a full cargo of munitions.
 No report had been received tonight from the Adriatic. also of the White Star line. which sailed from New York last Saturday, and which is believed to be inside tine war zone. Officials of the line professed to feel no anxiety for her safety. There is one American passenger on the Adriatic.
 The American line announced to- night that no decision had been reach ed as to the sailing of the steamships St. Louis and St Paul, which have been indefinitely postponed. The crew of the St. Louis is still .on board awaiting orders. The company fatly denied that 1t had been decided to mount guns on the St. Louis before she sailed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
STOCK EXCHANGE ACCOUNTS
 ARE TO BE EXAMINED
By Leak Inquiry Committee-Testi- nony of Washington Broker.

Washington, r'eb. 9Stock exchange accounts held by members of con- gress will be examined by the leak" inquiry committee result of the testimony of Washington broker to- day that certain representatives have traded through him. The account of every member as revealed by brokers books will be inspected privately and if there is any suspicion that official information has been utilized in trad ing, public investigation of the trasn- action will be inaugurated.
 Most of the local brokers records are now in possession of the commit tee and supplemental accounts will be obtained in New York while hearings are resumed there next week.
 George E. Chipman., Washington manager for Hartman S Company. New York brokers. was the man who testified that members of the house had been trading with him He de- clared, however, that most of the ac- counts were investments rather than specuiatiOns. that he did not think any representatives traded through him during the peace note leak" period of the week of December 20, and he was positive none of them sold short in that time. He expressly stated that no senators had any accounts with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
CENSUS TOBETAKEN BY VOLUNTEERS
Military Enrolment of the State is Expected to be
 Completed Within Ten Days
HoLcoMB ADDRESSES MAYORS AT HARTFORD

Limit Has Been Dropped to Sixteen Years-Evers Clergyman the State Will be Requested to Call At tention Sunday the Census and Ask The Aid of the Men of the ngregation-Newspaper Publishers Are Asked to Cooperate in Spreading Information About the Census-Work is Already Under Way at Hartford-As the Conference Ended the Governor Said the Mayors Go Back Home; Do Not Lose Minute; Pull of Your Coats and Get Work"-Later an Inventory is to be Made of the Industries of the State See What Ma terial Resources to Offer to Our Country
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
GERMAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE
 URGED TO REMAIN LOYAL
In Letter Sent to Members by Or. Charles J. Hexamer, It's President.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.--Dr. Charles J Hexamer, president of the National German American Alliance, made public today a letter he has sent td- members of that organization, ureInr. them to remain loyal to America fn- the present national crisis and advia- ing them of the action taken by Inc alliance at a meeting here last We'd. nesday night Resolutions were adopted at this meeting endorsing the action of President Wilson in seV- ering diplomatic relations with Ger many and in case of war it was de- cfded to turn the funds collected for German war relief over to the Ameri- can Red Cross.
 In his letter Dr. HeXameF said.
 ''I beg leave to inform you that on Wednesday night the directors of the national finance committee of the Ma tiOnaI German American Alliance for alleviating suffering met with me and that we resolved that if war should be declared all collections for the Ger man Red Cross and for widows and orphans shall be stopped and that only collections to aid the United States shall be continued.
 The National German American Alliance must. in this crisis, stand on the same high plane of absolute American patriotism which it has al- ways upheld and unless 1t does SO it has no right to exist in our country"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
AEROPLANE MANUFACTURES
 PROVE THEIR LOYALTY
Offer Plants to Goverment-CouId
 Make 175 Machines a Week.

New York, Feb. 9-Fifteen aero plane manufacturers with a combined capital of s30,00O.00O and a total ca pacity of 175 machines week, after organizing the Aeronutic Manufactur- CTS Association here late today, sent a telegram to President Wilson p1edg- ing to him their full support and plac- ing all their resources at his com mand.
 The organization will providt for the interchange of ideas concerning aeronutics of every kind and will ar range for the standardizati1.l of aero- plans manufacture Another of it's purposes will be:
 ITO instiT and foster in it's mem bership spirit of patriotism and love for their country and to provide an organization flor the purpose of po- tently, ably and efficiently assisting the government of the United States or any branch thereof, when public welfare requires"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
GOLDEN STATE LIMITED
 STRUCK A MOTOR TRUCK.
Two Ohio euardsmen kiIled-Thrse Others Probably Fatally Injured.

Fl Paso. Tex, Feb. 9.-Privates Charles Eaton of Company L, Fifth Ohio infantry, and Sergeant Karl Eisenhart of Company K Fifth ohio infantry, were killed late today when the Golden State Limited on the Rock Island, from Chicago, struck a motor truck in which they were riding down town from Camp PershIng.
 Private Rudolph J. Smith of Com pany K, Fifth Ohio infantry. and Pri- vate Dan T. ToOmey of Company L Fifth Ohio infantry, were SO badly im- tured that they were reported 70 Dr dying. Ten other members Of Che Fifth Ohio infantry were also seriously injured
 The soldiers had accepted an lmvl- tation of thc high zchOol cadets tn wit ness a drin at She school stadium and were on their yv@r Co the city when tho accident occurred
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Somme and Ypres sectors, there has been little activity on the battle fronts Of Europe. Berlin reports activity on the Somme front, but the latest Brit ish official reports only small actions in the vicinity of Ypres.
 French troops have carried out a successful surprise attack east of Rheims, returning with some prisoners. In the eastern and Macedonian thea tres all has been quiet, except around Stanislau, Galicia, which, Petrograd d reports, has been under bombardment of Austro German guns
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der way and more than thirty thou sand names of male residents have been listed, and every male resident will probably be registered by Sunday night. According to reports made fo the conference, a canvass of the Hart ford list will begin as soon as blanks are ready. On these blanks will be- spaces for answers to questions which will embrace a mans family, his oc- cupatiOn, his nationality, whether or not he is physically able to do military service, whether he has had prior ser vice, and also the matter of dependcn- ~ (continued on Page Seven, Fourth
 Column of Section Two)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Hartford, Conn.,. Feb Ex-Governor Marcus H. Holcomb asked the prayers of the nineteen cities of Connections in conference this afternoon to at once initiate a census of male resi- dents above the age of I6 for the pur- pose of determining the man-power of the state available by the state and federal governments in event of a state of war. 4 census of the material re- sources of Connecticut will be made immediately thereafter. The governor urged that the census of males be made thorough, accurate and compIet- ed without delay.
 Hartford Census Under Way.
 Hartford already has its census un-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
BILL TO SUPPLEMENT
 ADAMSoN RAILROAD LAW
Has Been Approved by the Senate In-
 tOrstate Commerce Committee.

Washing gton, Feb 9.-After many weeks consideration the senate inter state commerce committee approved and reported to the senate a bill Go supplement the Adamson railroad law providing for investigation of contro- Versies on common carriers and giv- ing the president authority to take over railroad, telegraph and telephone lines in times of military necessity There is no prohibition in the meas ure against the right to strike or lock out, to which the railroad brother hoods have vigorously objected. but there is a provision to prevent Ob- struction of the mails or of interstate commerce.
 Chairman Newlands expects to call the bill up as soon as possible. It ia much like that introduced in the house earlier in the week, and may be passed at the present session. It is expected to meet the views of the ad- ministration, since 1t has become ap- parent that a more stringent bin wire tually would have no chance of get= ting through before adjournment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
DOMESTIC TRAGEDY AT
 SOMERVILLE, MASS.
Husband Shot Dead and Wife Life
 less in a Gas Filled Room.

Somerville, Mass, Feb. 9-Police forcing their way into the home of MT. and Mrs. Sidney B. Keene tonight found MT. Keene dead in a gas- filled room with bullets through his head and heart, and his wife dead in anoth- CT room in which two gas jets were open. Beside Mrs. Keene's bed was a revolver. The police expressed the be- lief that the woman, during a fit of temporary insanity, killed her hus- band while he slept and then commit ted suicide by gas. MT. Keene had been president Of the board of alder men and was a former member of the legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
TO ESTABLISH SUBMARINE
 BASE AT ENTRANCE OF CANAL
Immediate Erection is Recommended to Congress by Secretary Baker.

Washington, Feb. 9|Immediate erection of a submarine base of Co., co Salo at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal, was recommended to congress today by Secretary Baker, who asked for s1,573. .009 for the pur- pose.
 The project has been urged by a joint army and navy board, which re- ported that "a submarine base is an essential element of defense of the ca nal zone"
 Secretary Bakers communication was referred to the appropriations committee which already is consider ing various emergency measures pro- posed by the administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
In Details of Governments Plan if Necessary to Pro-
 tect American Seamen and People
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO INDICATE OVERT ACT

President Wilson Determined That the Issue of War Peace Must Rest With Gernany-Any Hostile Action Will Have to Come in the Form of Interference With American Riehts-Fewer Ships Were Sunk Yesterday Than Any of the Previous Three Days, But There is Every Indication That Germany is Carrying Out Its Campaign of Ruthless Warfare on High Seas-Final Arrangements Have Been Made for Departure of Count Won Bernstorf.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
MIsAPPREHENsIoN CAUSE
 OF GERARD's RETENTION
Believed U. S. Had Prevented Befn-
 storff Teiegraphing.

London, Jan. 10. 12.10 a. m.-Dr. William won Stumn. the German un- der-secretary for foreign affairs, in an interview printed in the Amsterdam Handelsblad says Germany regrets that she was compelled to take the measures she adopted against Ambas- sador Gerard but that the United stcrff, the retiring German ambassa- dor, from telegraphing that he had received his passports.
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ic to British shores if vessels con tinue to travers the seas as before un- restricted submarine warfare was de- clared.
 For time at least, it was suggested neutral vessels will venture into the barred zone with extreme caution, but high rates the British government is willing to pay, it is declared, will send them in later despite the hazard. Sc far nothing has come through to indi- cate how many vessels are getting through the blockade, but it is believ- ed here the number is relatively very large,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
JOINT SELLING AGENCIES
 OF AMERICAN FIRMS
Is Authorized in Bill Passed in the
 House Yesterday.

Washington, Feb. 2.A bill to per- init establishment of American firms of joint selling agencies, similar to the Webb bill, passed by the house and one of the measures on the ad- ministration's legislative programme, was approved today by the senate in terstate commerce committee. An ef- fort will be made to pass the meas ure at this session.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
NOON DAY CLASSES
 fN MILITARY SCIENCE
Are to be Held in Various Factories
 and Shops in Denver

Denver, Colo. Feb s-Noon day classes in military science are to be held in various Denver factories and shops beginning tomorrow. Officers of the Colorado National Guard, who Monday night instituted free evening classes in drilling tactics, first aid and other military studies, today ar ranged to supervise the monday classes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
PRINCETON STuNDENTs FOR
 COMPULSORY TRAINING
Send Petition to Congress Urging En-
 aetment of Legislation.

Princeton, N. J., Feb. 9.-A petition siyned by virtually the entire student body of Princeton University. urging congress to enact legislation providing for, compulsory military training was forwarded to Washington tonight. The petition was also endorsed by the ma jority of the faculty
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
shin a Center of Eapionaae.

Paris, Feb. 3:1O D. m.--A despatch Ot the Havas Agency from Madrid says: "El Liberal publishes a letter from Corunna affirming that the Ger man steamer BelgraDO, interned il that port is a center of espionage She has aboard wireless appartus ant has made number of sorties a night
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
PERsHlNe VOTED A MEDAL BY
 NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE
in Appreciation of Services Rendered
 State and Nz.ion

E1 Paso, Tex, Feb. 0.--AlajOr Cen eral Pershing has been voted q medal by the New Mexico Legislature f0r hiF services to the state and nation aH commander of the punitive 8Epe tlNu and has been invited to visit santa Fe on Feb. 2Z 70 accept the medal, nrcrrI ing to unofficial information reecil ea here today. ~
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CONVOYING AND ARMINC OF
 MERCHANTMEN CONTEMPLATED
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Chile to Protest to Great Britain
 Santiago, Chile, Feb. 9.-The Chill can government will protest to Great Britain against the removal by the British transport Otranto from the Chilean steamer Maipo of Captain Err nest Krausse. manager of the Ger man KoSmos Line.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Sweden to inspect German Prisoners
 of War

Petrograd. Feb. g, via London, Feb. g, 10:45 p. m.-David R. Francis, the American ambassador, has been in formed unofficially that Sweden is to take over the inspection of the Ger man prisoners of war in Russia. The foreign office has not yet received any information
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OBITUARY.
Dr. WiIIard Hall Rooer..

New York. Feb. s.-Dr. Willard Hall Rogers, inventor of the water cleo trode" used by physicians in giving at his home here today. He was born in 1850.
 Mortimer L. Bristol.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 9.-Mortimer l.. Bristol, who recently retired as superintendent of the Colt Patent Fire Arms Company. died in hospital tonight, aged 51. He was a graduate of the University of Maine. His wife and three children survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
MOONEY CONVICTED OF
 MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE.
Labor Asitator Connected With Bomb
 Explosion in San Francisco.

San Francisco, Feb. 9.-Thomas J. Mooney, labor agitator, was convicted of murder in the first degree by a jury in the superior court here tonight for a bomb explosion costing ten lives during a preparedness parade July 22, 1916
 Mooney's mother began to scream and the court room was thrown into violent confusion. Miss Anna Mooney, sister of the prisoner, collapsed and was car ried out The mother then became so violent that the judge ordered her re- moved Screaming and fighting, she was dragged from the court room Mooney received the verdict unmoved His wife was not in the court room
 Movements of Steamships.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Mrs. Samuel Sipe, 4o4, friend Molly Pitcher, of revolutionary fam died at Carlisle. Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

William Berri, of Brooklyn, was re- elected regent of the University of the State of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

William B. Garlic was selected for postmaster at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

All Dutch ports have been closed by the Dutch ministry of marine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Movements of Steamship.

Liverpool. Feb e.-Arrived. steamer Baltic, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Policeman George Horn of Newark was among several persons fined g. each for splitting in public places, in the criminal court of that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Frank B. Ensiow, of Huntington, W Va, president of the West Virginia Board of Trade, is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The Moscow Chamber of commerce is taking steps to bring about the in- auguration Of a mail service with the United states by way of Vladivostok
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Forty soldiers were injured when a train conveying the 23d battalion of French Canadian troops eastward from Edmonton was wrecked west of Winnipeg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Sergeant Charles Shank, of the Sev- enteenth Infantry, who was shot in duty in the colored district of CoIum- bus. N. M.. died.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Secretary Daniels plans to ask congress for $S00,0O0 for doubling the capacity of the government torpedo factory at Newport, R. I.
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All the available 6-inch siege gun at West Point were shipped to Nev York for use at the forts protecting the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The Pennsylvania railroad has placed a strong guard on it's three
 mile bridge across Barnegat Bay to l prevent its destruction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

A. c. Bedford, president of the Standard Oil Co.,, of New Jersey, was
 elected a director of the Guaranty Trust Co. of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The Poole Engineering & Machine Co, of Baltimore, received a large or der from the United States govern ment for gun carriages for heavy coast defence guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The New York senate finance com
 mittee decided to report favorably the nominations of Henry D. Saver, of New York, as a member or the state industrial commission, and w. H. Knapp, of Canandaigua, to succeed himself as a state tax commissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The weekly statement of the Banl of France shows decreases of 2,451, 900 francs in gold and 2.493,OO0 franc in silver.