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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
Chinese Minister
 Lodges Protest
AGAINST AGREEMENT BETWEEN
 UNITED STATES AND JAPAN
TEXT NOT MADE PUBLIC
1t is Understood China Objects to Ac- ton Affecting Its Interests Without Consulting Wishes of the Chinese People.

Washington. Nov. 12.-F'ormal pro- test against the agreement between the United States and Japan regard ing China was lodged at the state de- partment today by pr. K. Wellington Roo, the Chinese minister, on instruc- tions from his government.
 The text of the document left by the minister was not made public, but it is understood China objects to any such action affecting it's interests without reference to the wishes of the Chinese people themselves. News that a similar protest had been filed terday.
 It is probable that while the state department and the Japanese foreign office will respond at an early date the absence of any sinister designs upon China, there will be no extended diplomatic exchanges on the subject | | the protests.
 China Claims 1t Is Unjust.
 Behind the Chinese objection to the manner in which the American ap- anese understanding was negotiated is the view that it is an unjust and dangerous theory that any nation has q right to assert a claim to special in tereSts in another country without the latter'S consent. Secretary Lansing, in his statement announcing the agree ment by which Japan's special inte- rest in China is recognized and both countries reaffirm the "open door" pol icy and pledge the independence and territorial integrity of China made it clear that the United States always
 IS recognized and has assered itself special interests in another country based upon propinquity. The Chinese government, however, is understood to Je unwilling to subscribe to such a doctrine.
 Intimations From Picking.
 Limitations that have come from Peking that the legality in point of in ternational law of the agreement might be called in question because it had not been submitted to the Ameri- can senate in the form of treaty have made little impression upon officials here who are satisfied that the under 'tanding is of the same nature as the famous Root-Takahira agreement which adjusted the ugly questions arising from the immigration into, the United States. of Japanese coolie labor. This agreement never was submitted to- the senate, nor will that made by slr. Lansing and Viscount Ishii be laid before that body except perhaps for information. The administration view s said to be that prolonged and use- less discursive discussion of American relations with the Orient would be the only outcome of a different course.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
OPERAT1C STARS SANG
 THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER.
Dramatic Spectacle at Metropolitan Opera House Greeted With a Teft1 pest of Applause.

New York, Nov. 12.-Grand opera began paying toll to the federal war chest tonight when the New York sea son had its premiere with Verdfs masterpiece, Aida, at the Metropolitan Opera house. General Director Gatti- Cassaza believes the weekly tax will approximate $2,0O0. Treble this amount would have been collected had not the treasury department ruled that season subscriptions paid for prior to Nov. 1 were exempt from taxation.
 Aida, with Enrico Caruso, just back from South America, as Rhadames, and Claudia Muzio as Aida, found an ap- preciative and enthusiastic audience that filled every seat and overf1owed into the space reserved for the stan dees. Tickets brought a premium on the sidewalk.
 New Operatic Stars.
 The Verdi offering was conducted by Roberto Moranzoni, formerly of the Boston Opera company, who made his first appearance at the Metropoli- tan desk tonight Another newcomer at the Metropolitan was Jose Mar dones, a Spanish basso baritone, who sang the role of Ramfis. Mime. Mat zenauer was Amneris, with Pasqua1e Amato, the Italian baritone, as Anon aSro.
 German opera will not be sung this season at the Metropolitan.
 The Metropolitan opera season opened tonight with a thrill not on the bills. The curtain had fallen on the second act of VerdiS masterpiece, Aida, and the audience which packed the historic opera house from pit to topmoSt gallery was laundering it's ap- plause when the curtain rose again and the throng was hushed.
 Worlds Greatest Singers.
 Out from the wings in single file, led by Enrico Caruso, marched five of the worlds greatest singers-Pasquale Amato, Claudio Muzio, Margareto Matzenauer and Basil Ruysdael. Back of them all the members of the great chorus took their places.
 Then, as Ruysdael unfolded big tra, led for the first time by Roberto Moranzoni, broke into the strains of The Star Spangled Banner CaruSO, singing in English for the first time on the stage of the Metropolitan, and the other members of the quintette took up the words of the national anthem and the chorus swept into the refrain.
 Dramatic Spectacle.
 No more dramatic and unexpected spectacle ever had been enacted in the Metropolitan and never before in New York had opera stars been greeted with such a tempest of applause Ris- ing with the first strains of the anthem the great audience waited until the table frenzy of patriotic cheers Men and women in the glittering horseshoe vied with those in galleries far above their heads in their applause. Gen era1 Director Gatti-C -Cassaza had pro- vided a surprise and proved that The S1ar Spangled Banner is not unworthy of great artists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
1.-TWO MEN STRUCK BY A TRAIN AT SEYMOUR.
EJhey Had Wandered Onto the Tracks ! in Front of the Railroad Station.

i Seymour, Conn.,, Nov. 12.-While fwaiting for a northbound train here tonight. Daniel Atlasjuk of Waterbury and Thomas Began, a travelling sales man of New York city, wandered onto The tracks in front of the railroad sta tion and were struclS by a. southbound express. Both were severely injured and were taken to the Griffin hospital in Derby. There the right leg of Atlasjuk was amputated at the thigh and his left leg will be taken off to- morrow. if he survives Regans legs were also mangled and amputat ton may be necessary in his case, too. He is employed by the W. A. Davis com Pany of New York and Atlasjuk works here in factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
SHAW SENTENCED FOR
 ASSAULTING MRS. TRiPLETT
One and Half to Three Years in
 State Prison, $1o0 Fine.

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 12-Jacl, W. Shaw. of New York. who pleaded in the superior court to conspiracy in the Triplett case. was sentenced to- day to from one and a half to three years in state prison, and fined s1O0. on the charge of assault upon Mrs. Dorothy A Triplett, at a local hotel
 Thomas J. Campbell found guilty of perjury last week in the superior court in connection with the same case. was sentenced to state prison for from two to four years Stay of execution until January was granted in his case in order to give him op- court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FEAR THAT POISONED
 SOAP HAS BEEN SOLD
It's Use at Winsted Has Resulted in
 Painful Skin Affections.

Winsted, Conn.,, Nov. 12.-what is feared is poisoned soap has been sold in considerable quantities here lately and in two cases. at least, it's use has resulted in painful skin affections. On Friday and Saturday last a party of eight men and two women canvassed this place and sold numerous cakes of soap. One woman and 8 boy who used the soap are. suffering with se- vereIy blistered faces. When the par ty left here they said they were to go to Torrington, but they have not ap- peared there. Tn the party was one man who is said certainly to be of German extraction and others were seemingly so. Their whereabouts are now being sought and in the mean time some of the soap is to be sent to chemist for analysis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
BUDGET FOR 1918 OF
 FRENCH GOVERNMENT
will Comprise Appropriations of About
 Eight Billion Francs.

Paris Nov I2.-Senator Perchot, writing in the Radical today, says the budget for 1918 that the govern ment will present to the chamber of deputies this week will comprise ap- propriations of about eight billion francs all applying to the civil ser- vices of the government and interest on the public debt. The warexpendi- lures. he says, will continue to be covered by provisional credits.
 It is supposed that the budget will provide new revenues of between B. DOC, 900 900 and 3,oooooo, 900 francs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FHILLA AND CHIEFS TO HOLD l AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
EThey Are at Maiioma, e5 Miles South east of Presidio, Tex.

Presidio, Texas, Nov. 12.-Francis- teo Villa and his chiefs were at Mai 5oma, 65 miles southeast of here. to- tday, and were scheduled to hold an important conference. A part of Vil- Has column has moved northward from Maijoma in the direction of Ojinaga, topposite here, and a Mexican federal force has gone out to reconnoiter the country
 Hipo1ito Villa, brother of Francisco, was believed to have joined Villa at aAIaijoma yesterday
 The purpose Of the conference today lis believed to be to consider a pro- posaI from Felix Diaz to join the new revolutionary movement which has
 been started in the south of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
TWO AVlAToRS KILLED
 AT FORT WORTH, TEX.
AirpIane in Which They Were Making
 Practice Flight Fell.

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 12.-Second Lieutenant R. L. Johnson, Canadian Royal Flying Corps. and Sergeant Malloy. United States Aviation Sec ton, were killed this afternoon when an airplane in which they were mak- ing a practice flight fell
 Lieutenant Johnson is said to have heen one of the best aviators of the He was pilot of the machine, which was from the royal flying corps gum nery school. Sergeant Malloy was at tached to the 17th Aero Squadron.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
EMERGENCY AIR FLEET
 OF HUGE WAR PLANES
Urged in Resolutions Adopted by the
 Aero Club of America.

New York. Nov. 12. = Resolutions urging the appropriation by congress of not less than one billion dollars to war p1anes'' to offset the mobility of German forces on their interior lines of communication were adopted at the annual meeting of the Aero Club of America here today. The resolutions recommended that this sum be in ad- dition, to one billion dollars needed to carry out the general aeronautic pro- gran1ne of training aviators and building anIHtaEy airp1anas-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
HAWAII MOURNS DEATH
 OF ITS FORMER QUEEN
TradiHionaT Royal Funeral Observ-
 ances Are to be Revived.

Honolulu, Nov 12.-The island ter rft0ry was in mourning today over The death of Former Queen Liliuolxa- tznf, last of the native monarchs. The body will lie in the state in the Ka- Faiahao church until the removal next Sunday to the throne room of the pal kce, where the funeral will take place. All the traditional royal funeral ob- eervances are to be revived.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
DIR. DAVID LYMAN
 IS GOING TO FRANCE
To Aid in Combating Tuberculosis
 Among the Soldiers.

Wallingford, Conn, Nov. 12. Dr. David R. Lyman of the Gaylord sani- torium and a member of the state tu- France to aid in combating. tuber- cIl1osis among the soldiers there. Per mission was granted him today for six months leave of absence for this work This action follows a request from the Rockefeller Foundation that Dr. Lyman be allowed to engage in such labor in the war zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FLAT CARS BEING RUSHED
 TO THE LUMBER DISTRICTS
To Hurry Transportation for New
 ShipbuiIding Yards.

New York, Nov. 12.-To facilitate transportation of heavy lumber need for new shipbuilding yards, the rail- roads war board announced here to- night that 1,50O fiat cars had been rushed in ths past week to lines op- erating in the southeastern part of the country. Prompt movement of more than 5000 box cars into the west and middle west to protect government orders of grain and hay also has been ordered by the commission on car ser vice, it. was stated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
Cabled Paragraphs
Kaiser on the Italian Front.

Amsterdam, Nov. 12.-The German emperor arrived Sunday at the Ital- ian theatre. where he met Emperor Charles and King Ferdinand, accord. ing to a Gorizia despatch. He con- graduated Emperor Charles on his es. cape from drowning. The German emperor continued his journey alons the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
HUGE GIFT BY ROCKEFELLER
 FOUNDATION TO Y. M. c. A.
$1, 100000 Outright, 10 Per Cent. Ad- ditionaI Contingent Not to Exceed $500 OO0

New York, Nov. 12.-The Rockefel- Ter Foundation has promised to give outright $1,0oO,OO0 toward the $S5,- 000,00O war work fund of the Young Mems Christian Association and to give in addition ten per cent. of the entire amount raised, it's total contri- button not to exceed $3,509,000. it was announced tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
CLOSE VOTE ON PROHIBITION
 AMENDMENT IN OHIO
Defeated by Only 1,723-More Than a
 Million Votes Cast,

Cincinnati, Nov. 12.-with eve-v county in Ohio having reported off, cially. S6. to the secretary of state and the remaining two by county seal officials, which have not yet been re- ported to the secretary of state, pro- hibition in Ohio has been defeated by a majority of TIPS on the face Of the returns The total vote stands:
 For prohibition 5R2 A3O; against prohibition 524,153.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FIRST NAVY MEDAL OF
 HONOR OF THE WAR
Was Awarded to Patrick MeGunisaI of
 Youngstown, Ohio.

Washington, Nov. 12.-The first navy medal of honor to be awarded since the United States entered the waS. Secretary Daniels announced today goes to Patrick McGunigal, of Youngstown, Ohio. a ships filter At great hazards he rescued an observer from a kite balloon at sea- brought down by Q squall. He also was awarded $100 in cash.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
sparrw Now Naval Censor.

Washington, Nov. 12.-Commander Herbert G. Sparrow, Secretary Dan- iers aide, took over today some of the duties of naval censor heretofore ex- ercised by Lieutenant Commander Charles J. Belknap. of the office of the chief of operations. Commander Spar ieai with questions of newspaper pub .lications-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
LID ON NEW ORLEANS
 RED LIGHT DISTRICT
Proceedings to Prevent Enforcement
 of City Ordinance Dismissed.

New Orleans. Nov. 12.-Civil Judge King today dismissed proceedings in- stituted to prevent enforcement of the city ordinance closing New Orleans restricted district. which became ef- fective tonight. The court held that the ordinance was a proper exercise Of the councils police powers and that any action testing it's legality must be brought in the criminal courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Mine Workers of America, denying a report that Hayes or the mine workers intended to lead fight against Pres ident Gompers or the war policies of the government.
 We propose to stand strongly be- hind the government and those who are leading this fight until militarism is wiped from the face of the earth" President Hayes telegram read.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FRlEDA HEMPEL' HAS BEEN
 ACTIVE IN PATRIOTIC WORK City Authorities of Youngstown, O.,
 Are to Permit Her to Sing.

Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 12-city authorities and the Monday Musical Club reconsidered their decision not to permit Erieda Hempel, soprano of the Metropolitan Opera company, to sing here, when Miss HempePs attor- neys offered proof that she. had been active in patriotic work. They de- nied the report circulated here that Miss Hempel had refused to sing the Star Spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
STRIKE IN sHIPYARDs
 NEAR NEWARK, N. j..
Leaders of Unions Declare That 1O,'
 GOO Men Are Out.

Newark, N J.. Nov 12.-Thousands of mechanics employed in several large shipyards adjacent to this city, quit work today soon after a resolu- ton had been passed at meetinN of business agents of the building trades council authorizing a strike of all union men engaged on government work in this territory
 Leaders of the unions declared to- night that close to 10000 workers had struck
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
OPPOSING ARMIES
 IN BATTLE ARRAY
The Teuons on the Eastern Bank the Italians on the
 Western Side of the Piave River
GUNS OF BOTH SIDE ARE ENGAGED IN DUELS

Several Attempts by the Enemy Pierce the Northern Front and Encircle the Left Wing Have Failed-There Has Been Fighting in the Streets of Petrosrad in Which Fol
 of Kerensky Are Said Have Been Worsted by Bolsheviki Reproductions and Germans Are Using Large Quantities of Sharpne Against Opposing Positions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Women citizens cannot serve on jurieS in New York although they have won the right to vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
OBITUARY
James Charles Monauhan,

Brooklyn, Nov. 12.-James Charles Monaghan, prominent educator, Unit Id States consul to Kingston, Jamai- Ia. and Brown aiumnus, died here this morning after an illness of several kears- He was 60 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

John Walsh, of Washburn, Wis, was named chief counsel of the Federal Trade Commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

German aviators dropped bombs on a French hospital at Zuydcotte, killing several persons and wounding one.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Fire in the business section of Blue fields, Nicaragua, caused dama ge esti- mated at $150, 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

An advance in wages on lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie on the Pennsyl- vania Railroad was announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
Condensed TeIegrams

The New York Gall, a daily social ist paper was barred from Brooklyn newSStandS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The Swiss Government will cut the supply of bread 25 grammes daily per person, beginning Dec. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

All corn in France will be reqtIi = sitioned at an early date. Grinding mills will be put under Government control.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The enormous supply of sugar used by the candy manufacturers of the country is given as one reason for the shortage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Five thousand I. w. W.'s are er route to Omaha for a general con- ference of the order. They plan to re- volt in the Russian style and release all members in jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Herbert c. Hoover, food dictator, declared that shortage of ships was the reason for not sending food to Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Emanuel Catalano and his 19-year old wife Theresa, were charged with the murder of Stephen Casa his broth er-inlaw. whose dismembered body was found at Paterson, N. J., ten days ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The sending of drafted men to Eu- rope will take at least six months more owing to the scarce supply of ships. Food, iron and coal are needed so badly that the men canot be sent
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Six alien enemies were removed from the Winchester arms plant aI New Haven. by Federal agents and lodged in jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

:, The captured German u-boat which helped to make the Liberty Loan a success in New York after its visit to Canada, will go down the Missis- sippi.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Dutch troops are now being extended along the Dutch border in greater numbers than before. It is said that the measures are only precautionary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The body of the young woman who was killed by northbound passen- ger train in the northern part of Mer- Iden at 10.5a o'clock yesterday morn ing. has been identified as Miss Mary ErneStiue Benard
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The seventh season of the Chicago Grand Opera Company opened last night with the first American pres entation of Mascagni's 'Isabeau the story of which is based on the legend of Lady Godiva.A
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The United States Bureau of Edu- cation declares that there is no neces sity of the schools giving up the teaching of German because of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Shipyard and .cantonment workers who are in the draft or in drafts to come are exempt from service to re- ieve the shortage of men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Despite the disturbed conditions in Russia, the United States will supply the Russian soldiers with million pairs of shoes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Foreat fires more severe than any ever known in the northern section of New Jersey for five years are de- stroying valuable timber
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

A British passenger ship arrived at an Atlantic port one week late after taking a new course when pursued by a German submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Gen. Pershing in discussing the war, declared that i"the American troops must be made to realize that the whole nation is behind them"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The October report of the labor bu- reau for the five state free employ ment bureaus, shows 4,271 applica- tions for employment 3,303 situations secured and 3.750 applications for help during the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Alexander Eerkman was held in iail by Magistrate Groeh1 another 30 days to await the decision of Governor ing a special investigation of his ac- tivity in the preparedness parade in San Francisco
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

considerable aggregate sum was sent by Greeks of Bridgeport to their native land last week, in response, it was said, to many personal appeals for help from relatives and friends in Greece, who said they were on the verge of starvation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-27
TO WEAR EN- LONGER!
Decree It-Skirts Only
Six Inches From Ground.

Chicago, Aug. 27.-They're going te
wear 'em longer.
This was the decree issued today by
Americas dressmakers here for the
semi-annual convention of the Fashion
Art League.
Skirts will be from two to six
inches longer said Nine. Margaret
of Chicago. They will not be more
than six inches from the ground
Nine. Margaret declared strict econ
omy will be applied in dressmaking
No sleeves for evening gowns, short
er coats, narrow skirts-but not hob
bly"-plain pockets and elimination OF
large cuffs and collars are also a tart
of the program
Miss Mabel Steffey, Of Goshen, Ind,
who designs her own gowns and ex
hibits them on her sisters, Ruth and
Hazel, predicted American fashions
will be the thing.
Patriotism has awakened dress
makers to the fact that they must en-
courage home industries" she said
Il believe America will set the STYLES
There is nothing new in Partisan STYLES
this YEAR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-27
USE SMOKE DEVICES
All American Vessels to Be Equipped
With U-boat Weapon.
BY GEORGE MARTIN.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Thousands
of smoke producers to protect Amer
lean troop, food and ammunitions
ships from submarines are being
turned out today by a government
contractor in Delaware
On and after October 1, no ship OF
any description may sail from an
American port unless equipped with
them. On that date, too, all vessels
must be painted by system of camou-
flage worked out by the naval con-
sulting board Details of these sys-
TENS are government war secrets.
IF 1 told how it was DONE" said
Admiral Rousseau of the naval con-
sulting board today, the Germans
would know what to look for
Make Ships Invisible.
The smoke screens will be used only
as last resort. Twelve smoke boxes
will be on every vessels deck. There
also will be one huge, tho practically
invisible smoke funnel.
Should one of the kaiser's U-boats
detect the spirit-like trappings of one
of these American ghosts of the sea,
the smoke funnel will be started and
the smoke boxes dumped overheard.
The action of the sea water on one
of the ingenious combinations of
chemicals will throw off great clouds
of dense black smoke and the ship
the smoke boxes are worn out The
smoke funnel costs about S125 and
the smoke boxes S25 each.
The government hopes to save
thousands of tons of shipping by these
precautions and has also stipulated
that after October l every ship sail
ing must be protected with guns
manned by a naval gun crew and must
use smokeless coal while travelling
thru the submarine zone