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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

The silversmith of Colonial times carried little manufactured stock. It was the general practice, MT. Curtis states, to take to the smith the coin W hich it was desired to have fashion sd into plate. These coins were n.rlt- ed in crucible and. poured into a skillet to form an ingot, which was then hammered into sheets of the cor rect gauge.
 This explains the usual practice at that time of valuing a porringer or a tankard. or other plate by saying that it contained so many Spanish dollars, CT English coins
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

Other types of spoons pictured are
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

Ornaments on the back Of spoon bowls and handles were impressed by dies forced together by drop presses or under screw pressure. This is ab- sclutely proven by the exact duplica ticn of the pattern on sets of spoons Accurate measurements show that these ornaments were not hand work for there is not the slightest deviation in dimensions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

Thers is'a good deal te be done in this world, and it is up to all of us to try to do our part sef it. A way should be provided fer the least to do their bit. Tn this nattef of raising Liberty loans a host of patriots are barred out. England is making the most of the 25- cent patriot. and he has taken over five million war loan certificates and keeps. taking tkenn. rs When the next five billions are called for In this eotln- try let us hope the war certificate for the everyday laherer will be invited to dc. it's share. sWIlyt- England in it's scheme to provide 200. 900 homes for it's returning soldiers fin the establish ment of: 10000 new villages, is depend- ing upon the niEabIe shilling to do ths werk--to eata hiish, a billion dollar fund to assure the success of this great un- dertal<ing. g.The nin1ble nickeIs and d:nes of America are making multi naillionaifee in business-tf1e nfnnble quarter will make the next Liberty loan an immediate success. Let the limited but willing into our national Liberty loan lifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

The. friends thou hast, and their
 adoption. tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops - of steel; But do not dull thy palm with en-
 tertainment Of each new -hatch'd, unf1edg'd com
 rade.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
CREW |S HELD UNTIL STATUS
 DETERMINED
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WASHINGTON, Feb 12.-Formal otification of the retention in Germany of the seventy y-two American sailors brought in as prisoners on the prize ship Yarrowdale, was given to the state department today by pr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister here, acting for the German government, together with an inquiry as to the status of the crews of the German warbound ships in American harborS.
 Germany, Dr. Ritter said. had de- cided to hold the Yarrowdale prisoners until she has had definite assurances that German crews in American har- bors would not be held or imprisoned.
 This development, wholly unexpect- ed, was amazing to the American gov ernment Officials here had come to the conclusion that the early reports which had reached the German govern ment as to the treatment of German crews here had been effectively dis Delled by the forwarding of complete details. As this included the prasiden tial announcement that German ships would not be seized now or in the event of war and full information about the fair attitude of the government towards the German sailors, officials are wholly at a loss to know what kind of report could have so suddenly changed Ger many's attitude.
 A query at once was cabled to the governor of Hawaii. the only section where German ships are warbound where all the conditions are not known. There is not the least thought that any variation will be found there in the uniformly courteous treatment accord ed German vessels but officials want a detailed account of the status of the two war vessels and the eight mer- chantment there in order to present a final report showing the conditions in all American harbors. Such report already has been received from the Philippines and included in the blanket statement already sent Germany.
 General release of the Yarrowdale prisoners is regarded as assured, but
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
MEXICO ENTERS
 |p1n NEW RO[E
 A5 PEAClI.IIi Ii IIilnl,1R VI ,I,l:R
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lnCpuuiSdu "A r. GcdSeQ WlTel
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Revolu- tion-swept Mexicos de facto govern ment entered the lists of an interna tional peaeemaker today with an identic note to all neutrals proposing joint effort to end the European war to be followed in the event of failure by the cutting off of all ex- ports of munitions and supplies to belligerents.
 The communication was handed to the state department by R. P. de Negri, charge of the Carranza eIfi- bassy here. It was received with ex- pressions of mingled amusement and gravity in official quarters. There had been no decision tonight as to the American governments response, put the prevailing opinion was that Secretary Lansing would reply promptly and briefly referring to the futile effort of President Wilson to bring about peace, and pointing out that under existing conditions an embargo on exports would be a -Jreach of neutrality
 Among entente diplomats Carran- za's action was denounced as an- other evidence of German influence in Mexico and as a further effort to be- cloud the issue and embarrass the United States in the situation result Ing from Germanys new submarine campaign. Officials of the govern. ment were not so outspoken in voic- ing their opinions. but those who commented informally frankly eX- pressed the same view
 It becan.e known tonight that d proposal similar to the one now brought forward officially was made 1t one of the closing sessions of the Mexican American joint commission which recently attempted to solve border difficulties. Luis Cabrera. minister of finance in Carranza's S ,abinet and head of the Mexican commissioners suggested to the Amer cans that he had hoped the commits sion not only would settle disputes between the United States and Mex co. but might bring peace to the vorld. An embargo on exports was his plan.
 Mexico's exports to Europe are con- siderable and of vast importance to he entente allies. Enormous 1uanti- ties of oil for the British fleet are drawn from the English owned oil fields on the Mexiccn east coast.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
.L|NC0LNPRA|SE BLENDED WITH
 WILSON PLEDGE
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CUMBERLAND GAP. Tenn, Feb. I2. The three days celebra tion of Lin coln's birthday and the twentieth ami :. versary of the Lincoln Memorial Uni versity ended heIe tonight. Resolu- tions were adopted pledging support to President Wilson in the present inter- national crisis. Male students of the university also adopted resolutions to enlist under the flag in the event of war.
 An address was delivered by Henry H. Rathbone, president of the Hamilton club of Chicago, on The Last Day of Lincoln
 The principal address of the after noon was delivered by former Senator TowEe of Minnesota. Several con- gressrneE then delivered tributes u Lincoln.
 "Our supreme task as nation is to illustrate the blessings which come through loyalty 10 law" said Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago. in speaking on Lincoln and Law En- forcement.'
 'Lincoln's life" said he, was devel oped in the spirit of obedience to law. Early in his boyhood he delivered q memorable address in which he pleaded for the maintenance of constitutional authority and sounded note of warn ing against that lawlessness which re- suits in 'n1obocracy.' His mission was that of law and his supreme achieve ment was the restoration of the au- thority of jaw. As a nation we may well follow in his footsteps. Lawless- ness will undermine the integrity of any people, break down the institutions of any government and result in an arciy. Today, as never befCre, we need to breathe Lircoln's spirit of loyalty to law and order and the safeeuards of constitutional authority. With this spirit of devotion to law in the munich palities and states of this mighty pa- ton we will go forward in the prosecu- tion of our mission as a great Gemoc- racy and demonstrate to the world that the majesty or law is safe in popuia:
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Day M Congress
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Following is a summary of the proceedings in congress today:
 Senate-Met at II a. m. Finance committee perfected revenue bill endorsed by democratic caucus. Peace delegation beseiged senators n behalf of referendum on war. Resumed debate on Porto Rican cit izenship bill after efforts failed to re- place it with espionage measures and a bill to enlarge the interstate com merce commission.
 Indian appropriation bill returned to conference committee for further con- sideration of matters in dispute. Senator Lewis delivered eulogy to Lincoln.
 Recessed D. m. to D. m. Adjourned at 10:45 D. m. to 1 a. m. Tuesday.
 House-Met at II a. m. Representative Russell read Lin coln's Gettysburg address and Repre- sentatives Chiperfield and Dill spoke on Lincoln.
 Considered naval appropriation bill. District of Columbia appropriation bill sent to conference.
 Military academy appropriation bill reported.
 Recessed $50 D. m. to 7:3 30 D. m. Re-convened at 7:30 D. m. and took ID private calendar bills. Adjourned at 1O:S0 p. m. to II m. Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13

provinces of Belgium and northern France, leaving only a few of their rep resentatives, headed by Brand Whit lock, American minister to Belgium. in Brussels. The action of the commis- sion is explained in the following statement, which was given to the As sociated Press today by directors of the commission in London;
 We were addressed February F by Director Warren C. Gregory from Brussels that Baron von Der Lancken (civil governor of Brussels) had noti- fled him that American citizens could no longer occupy positions in connec- tion with the commission in the occu- pied territories of France and Belgium. but that a few Americans, among them Brand Whitlock, might reside in Brussels and exercise general super vision over the work. Mir. Whitlock, however, was to have no diplomatic standing. Further automobiles and
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
GRAND COMMANDER OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IS
 CHOSEN BY CONCLAVE

r Charles F. Philbrook of Bisbee was
 elected grand commander of the Ari- : zona Grand Commandry of the Knights Templar at the annual session of that 1 body held yesterday in the Masonic
 hall. He succeeds Harry T. South 1 worth, of Prescott, who becomes the i past grand commander. MT. Philbrook
 who is one of the best known Masons ! in the southwest, has been, for the past
 year, deputy grand commander ! In addition to electing officers at the ] two sessions yesterday the grand com | mandry, heard the reports of it's vari- ous officials, accepting each as they were presented. The reports of the sec retary and treasurer, demonstrated ! that the body is in good condition if ! nancially.
 1 The Grand Commandry deviated 1 from the usual custom of advancing each officer one step. dropping one of i ficial several grades, and elevating l Epes Randolph of Tucson from grand l warder to grand senior warder. 1 Following are the officers elected yesterday: Charles F. Philbrook Bisbee, grand commander. Arthur G. Hulett, Phoenix, deputy grand commander. William S. Allen, Tucson, grand gen. eralissimo. Louis G. Movers, Globe, grand cap tain general. Epes Randolph. Tucson, grand senior warden. Frank s. Baldwin, Tempe, grand jun for warden. Frederick G. Brecht. Prescott, grand treasurer.
 George J. Roskruge, Tucson, grand secretary.
 Rev James R. Jenkins, Phoenix, grand prelate. Frank G. Brown, Prescott, grand standard bearer.
 George A. Bridge, Bi5bee, grano sword bearer.
 Arioch Wentworth, Tombstone, grand warden
 Frank E. Bonnet, Bisbee, captain of the guards.
 George A. Bridge of Bisbee. who was grand junior warden, dropped to grand sword bearer while Arioach Went worth and Frank E. Bonnet, are the new members on the officers list.
 James G. Roskruge. Who was the first grand commander of the Grand Com mandry in 1893, was retained as granL secretary, while F. G. Brecht, and Rev J. R. Jenkins, were retained in thei respective positions
 Last evening a reception was held al the Masonic Temple, for all visiting delegates. of the various affiliated Ma sonic bodies. There was nothing for nal about the affair, several hundred attending.
 This afternoon, at l o'clock. there will be a motorcade about the valley, all visiting delegates being invited tC view the beauties of the Salt Rivel valley.
 Following is today's program:
 Thirty-Fif Annual Communication Grand Lodge of Arizona r. and A. M at 10 q. m., and D. m.. at Masonic Temple.
 Conferring of Third Degree by the deput'- grand lecturer at o'clock D. m
 Automobile ride for visiting dele gates and ladies, autos leave Masonic Temple at p. m.
 o. E. $, Tuesday evening card party at o'clock, Masonic Temple
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.---Promises of cooperation with the government in it's effort to develop Zeppelin type aircraft for the army and navy was made by leading American aeroplane and rubber manufacturers at a con- ference here today! with Rear Admir- al David W. Taylor. chief constructor of the navy and head of the joint army navy beard Investigating the dirigible problem. A preliminary sur vey of the materials and plants avail able was begun and the manufact- urers expressed belief that big air crafts, similar to the German ma chimes could be turned out.
 Representatives of the Connecticut Aircraft company, the Curtiss Aero plane company and the Goodyear, Goodrich and United States Rubber
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
F00D CONDITIONS IN GERMANY HAVE
 CHANGED LATELY

Republican A. p. Leased WireI STOCKHOLM. January, 20.-(Corre- 5pondence of the Associated Press).- Food conditions in Germany have hanged for the worse in the last five months. The correspondent of the As ociated Press who has been away from Germany since the first week in August las just returned from a stay of three weeks in Berlin. He found that many staples of food had altogether disap- peared from the markets. others haG grown so dear that they were beyond the reach of any but the well -to-do he daily allowance of potatoes hao been reduced to ten ounces, and that aither a shortage of flour or a disor- tered distribution of it among the bak- ITS had resulted in long queues of buy IFS standing for hours in front of the bakeries.
 Maximum prices of foodstuffs con- rolled by the government are still, very oy- for potatoes and bread, and com ,aratively low for meats Potatoes cost 1n.y 72 cents the standard bushel of Q pounds. and bread a little less than B a pound. But the potato allowance insufficient for persons who have title but bread and potatoes to eat, and lcs to be eked out with turnips
 It had been hoped to allow one egg person each two weeks in Greater Berlin, but the last egg allowance vas made some five weeks ago and an- 'ther is not promised until February When the correspondent left Berlin ir 'ugust, it was still possible to buy 'heese. Since the end of August there las been no cheese on the market. It said that considerable quantities ar .aiOo unmarried from Holland hut if roes apparently to the front except for nall quantities allowed the restaurants md hotels
 Another serious reduction of avail able foc 1stuffs has been the expropria- : ion for control of the government of III canned vegetables. Four or five weeks ago the dealers were permitted l. Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
American Rehef Workers
 Ave Exbelled by Germany

other means of communication would be denied Americans
 After earnest consideration with Ambassador Page the directors of the commission in London, acting in ae- cord with Herbert C. Hoover, chairman of the commission, asked MT. Gregory to intercede.
 MT. Gregory was instructed to ar range for all his men to leave Belgium immediately, except few who are to close the commissions affairs and take steps to see that there will be no in terruption in the service pending the reorganization of the work.
 Work To Go On
 BOSTON, Feb. 12.-The commission for relief in Belgium will continue it's activities toward obtaining funds and supplies and will support and co-oper- (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
GERMANY MUST RENEW SUSSEX ASSURANCES OR U. $. WILL
 NOT DISCUSS SUB CAMPAIGN
UNITED STATES MAY
 USE ZEPPELIN TYPE

companies were present. They united in offering to the government every aid in their power in it's campaign for adequate naval defense.
 Officials view the Zeppelin problem more as a commercial than a scienti- fife one. With funds available and cooperation of plants, they appear to feel certain of their ability to con- struct Zeps that could duplicate the performances of the German craft in durability and length of flight.
 Much information has been re- ceived from England and elsewhere as to the nature of the Zeppelins brought down during the present war. Fragments of the frame of one de- stroyed near London have reached the navy department. showing the peculiar trused girder construction of an aluminium alloy to reduce weight and yet secure rigidity
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
HOUSE TICKLE
 IN INCREASING :
 APPR0PR TAXATION

Following the course on which it entered at the beginning of the con- sideration of the general appropria- tion oil, the committee of the whole of the house yesterday continued gen orally the increase of appropriations for nearly all items and appeared to be anxious to increase them, asking heads of departments of institutions and departments if they were satis- fled with the proposed appropriations and half suggesting that not enough had been asked for. But late in the day the committee took up its belt and turned down proposed increases for several items in succession. The members of the appropriation com mittee, which in the early considera- ton of the bill defended the appro- priation and endeavored to prevent increases, appear to have abandoned in the house their, campaign for economy, trusting to the senate to carry it out
 The sections of subdivisions of the bill making appropriations for the tax commission were the first taken up, and in response to an invitation from the committee, Messrs. Zander and Howe appeared. A little later Mr. Green inquired whether there was not
 
 and Mir. Kuckler was sent for
 Chairman Zander was the spokes- man for the commission. He admitted without apparent reluctance that the subdivisions providing for clerks and for others clerks and for expenses office and travelling, were not enough md 1t was quickly brought out that le would not be satisfied with any sum that the committee might name; he wanted an unlimited an unre- ;tricted appropriation, such as para graph 4S43 of the revised statutes al- owed. He advanced the very start ling theory that if the commission was in anyway restricted, the tax lodging corporations would engage the state in litigation and exhaust it's funds when it could fight no longer and would have to succumb. Though nothing like that has ever happened, the tax commission thinks it might happen and some of the members of the legislature appeared to be con Vineeh. Accordingly an effort was made to put the blanket appropriation into the bill That plan wag later changed and another section. was added giving the commission unlimit- ed funds to meet emergencies arising rem the exercise of it's quasi -judal functions, whatever they are It wa- said when the amendment was offer ed that it was intended to cover the expected litigation, but an effort to confine the use of the money to tha. purpose met with opposition. so that it may be used for whatever purpose the commission may see fit.
 Thought They Saw a Ghost
 There Was an enlivening incident. In the course Of his remarks, Mir Zander gave as a reason for the need Of larger appropriations for the ex- penses of his office, that since tha expirat tion of the mine tax law and since the commission was thrown up-
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
FLETCHER T0 REACH BORDER
 WEDNESDAY T0 MEET FUNSTON

when he crosses the Rio Grande into
 Mexico upon his arrival here Wed nesday.
 Plans have been made to send a
 military convoy train from Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City, preceding the special train carrying Ambassador i Fletcher and his party to the capital
 A special train bearing representatives
 or First Chief Carranza and similarly !! conveyed has arrived in Nevo Laredo.
 Activity of Felix Diaz followers be- tween Monterey and Nuevo Laredo is given as the reason for the precau-
 tionS
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
FOUR KILLED IN CAR
 AND TRAIN COLLISION

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Feb. 12.- A Southern Railway locomotive struck a crowded street car at a grade ere ssing here tonight and demolished it, killing four persons and injuring more than twenty
 The engine rounded sharp curve at about the same time the street car began moving across the tracks. The car was carried about 150 feet and in it's progress struck an automobile, overturning
 it upon it's driver. Thomas Quar- rels. who is believed to be fatally injured.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
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SAN ANTONIO. Feb. 12.-General Frederick Funston, commander of the southern department, was advised to- day that Henry P. Fletcher, United States ambassador to Mexico, will arrive here Wednesday morning and spend the day in conference. MT. Fletcher was expected Tuesday and no reason was given General Funston for the change in plans.
 Announcement also was made that Major Howard H. Baily. medical corps, has been detailed for duty at the United States embassy in Mexico City. It is expected he will accom- pany Mir. Fletcher from here Several civilian employees and clerks from Fort San Houston also will be sent with Ambassador Fletcher for service at the embassy
 Major Baily has been in charge of the hospital train, first of it's kind in the United States, which was built for border service after mobilization of national guardsmen last summer. This train has made numerous trips to border points and return with natlents for the base hospital at Fort San Houston and to the general hos p1tal at Hot Springs. Major Baily. successor has not been named.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Hung Ruins of Hotel
 Hold Bodies 0f Ouey Dozen

is making preparations for an inquiry into the cause of the fire.
 Only one body. that of a man, had been dug from the tons of ice anC twisted timbers in the basement of the wrecked building early tonight. IL was burned beyond recognition.
 Rescuers say it may be several days before the bodies are recovered and that the exact number of dead may never be krown because of con- dition of the wreckage. All records of the hotel were lost and the exact number of persons in the building when fire broke out is unknown.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-13
Admits Was Present When
 MQzie Colbert. Was Sl11N

his part to intervene in a quarrel be- tween Lewis and Miss Colbert iiad been repulsed by both. Lewis com mitted suicide in Atlantic City when about to be arrested in connectoil, with the case
 Farrell who is 25 years old. is said to have admitted that he helped Lewis lift the body of Miss Colbert into Ii bed in the apartment after she had been slain He left the house with Lewis O'Connor said he confessed, but that he and Lewis separated on the street and he saw no more of Lewis