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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
SHOWS WARS EFFECT
 ON MILAN

MILAN, March l2 - The official reports of the municipality of Milan for the year 1915, just published. show the effect of the war on a large city. The population of Milan at the end of 1915 was 67O,OOO. As a result of the war, marriages for the year de- creased from 4,50O to 2,S00, births de- creased from 34.8 to l82 per 1000, and deaths increased from 9,900 to l0,S00. Suicides increased SO per cent, to l38.
 The city's consumption of food showed the effect of the war. De- crease in consumption of meat amounted to 5.S kilos per person. Consumption of fresh fruit decreased 6.6 kilos and alcoholic beverages 207 liters. The decrease in supplies of meat and fruit was made up for by an increase in the consumption of grain and vegetables of 21s kilos per person.
 Prices of foodstuffs in Milan in- creased during the first eight months of war by 20 per cent-a very moder- ate increase as compared with other Italian cities, Bologna for example showing an increase of S4 per cent for the same period.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
Rumor of Strike By Trainr1en Is
 Gaining Ground
By Associated Press.

2y Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, March l2. - Talk of railroad strike was gen. eral among local labor union off, cials of the Southeast, gathered here tonight, but the national of- hcerS of the brotherhoods declined to confirm rumors that definite strike plans actually were under consideration. The local leaders came for a conference tomorrow, preliminary to meeting of brotherhood and railroad officials in New York, Thursday. Section al conferences will be held in other cities. Brotherhood heads insist they cannot forecast their course until the locals have re- ported the result of their delibera- tions. There were distinct indi- cations that there might be more truth in the strike reports than appeared on the surface. The i'm pression prevailed among local officials that a general walkout probably would follow quickly if the roads refused to accede to the demands, Thursday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
CAMPBELL GAINS 57 VOTES IN
 THREE DAYS
OTHER SIDE OF CONTEST NOW HAVING AN INNING IN COURT; CHAIRMAN MADDOCK SAYS SOMBRE- RO BOY SURE WINNER.

PHOENIX, March l2-Optimism,
 which seemed a stranger, has come
 back to the Republican camp, and once more fraternizes with the work CTS in the cause of Thomas F. Camp bell, de facto governor of the State. The first two and a half days of the recount of precincts offered by the Campbell attorneys, has disclosed gains of solid nature, far greater than those made in similar period of the Hunt case, which was concluded before the Superior court here last Thursday.
 Fifty-seven, one for each of the famous varieties, is the net gain in two and half days of recounting by Campbell attorneys. There are, in addition, seven ballots being held. pending further proof, but possible for Campbell. If the Hunt support CTS were setting forth this claim, they would probably name the top figure, without taking into consideration the possibility of losing the extra seven ballots.
 In the 57 gained, are l2 ballots from various precincts in Graham county, offered in evidence by Hunt during his case, but withdrawn. after the court had ruled on them. because they disclosed a net gain of l2 ballots for Campbell.
 Chairman Thomas Asaddock of the Republican State central committee today intimated that even without talk ing into consideration the famous Douglas No. precinct, where it is all legged frauds were committed which may change the whole color of the vote, Campbell will gain enough in the recount to surmount easily, the 22o net gain made by Hunt while submitting his precincts. This figure (22o), by the way, does not take into consideration 73 ballots not yet se- cured to Hunt by the court These ballots come from precincts where the court count and the poll lists do not check, in each case, the number of votes counted in court being great CT than the total vote for Campbell and Hunt according to the ledgers of the election boards.
 It is said that Hunts attorneys had hoped to gain BIO votes in the re- count, this being net gain over all that Campbell might add by putting in precincts picked up by his attor- neys.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
LEADERSPUzzLED AS ID THEIR
 NEXT MOVE
YET IN DOUBT WHETHER BIPARTISAN ORGANIZA- TON WILL CIRCUMVENT THE DESIGNS OF THE FIVE INDEPENDENTS.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-Des- pitc many conferences for working out Democratic-R Republican or bi- partisan control of the incoming house there are few signs that the plans either of the big parties or the little group of independents will take definite form until within a few days of the special session. Most of the members have left the capital with the impression that lines for an or ganization fight cannot be drawn now because of the shifting strength, due to deaths and uncertainties surround ing the plans for special elections to fill the vacancies. Mann is said to believe that bipartisan organization is probable. Speaker Clark said he believed the session either would last six weeks or until year from An gust.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
Organized Labor Offers Services In
 EUent of War
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, March F. - Organized labor through its rep resentatives in conference tonight offered its services to the country in every field of activity, if, des- pite all endeavors and hopes, the United States should be drawn into war.
 This action was taken by the unanimous vote of over l50 dele gates from every national and international trade union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and five unaffiliated organ nations, including the four rail- road brotherhoods.
 About three million workers were represented in the confer ence, which was called to deter mine and announce the part to be played by labor in the prepared ness plans.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
State Department
 Issues Statement
PROBABLE DATE OF FIRST SAILING IS REGARDED AS MILITARY SECRET {; SPECULATION RIFE AS TO PART THIS NATION WILL PLAY IF WAR IS FORCED UPON IT.
By Associated Press.


 WASHINGTON, March F. - The United States government today took the only formal step that will precede sailings for the war zone of American merchantmen armed to resist attacks by German submarines. Notice to the world of its intention to place an arm cd guard on merchantmen was given in communication sent by the State department to all embassies and lega- tions in Washington. It is assumed the statement will be transmitted to Germany by the Swiss minister.
 Officials continued to be reticent about the arning of ships and prob able date the first would be ready to sail. All such details are regarded as military secrets. It is the general dis position to avoid discussing any phase of the situation pending the outcome of defiance of the submarine menace by American vessels with naval guns and gunners aboard.
 Speculation continues as to the part the United States may play if forced into actual hostilities by Germany. In official quarters the opinion is clear that for the present at least the presi- dent contemplates no more direct connection with the European war than is necessary to protect American rights on the high seas.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14

Tn addition to the dead, two of whom succumbed to injuries today, two persons are missing and score a-e-in hospitals seriously injured It is not believed there are other bodies in the wreckage.
 The food problem began to take on serious aspect today Crackers sold at two cents each and bananas at a nickel apiece. The gas supply was shut off in many places without means of preparing food available Canned goods are at a premium. No footing was reported. While martial law was not declared, national guardsmen are ruling the city with a strong hand
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14

Additional arrests in the alleged plot. which may approach an interna- ton status are contemplated, Federal agents said. Five persons have all ready been arrested. According to naval officers, search of the raiders cannot be made without international complications arising, unless the gov ernment actually seizes the ships and that in itself would be an act of war"
 Department of justice agents do not share in this view.
 The status of the government case tonight against those arrested Satur- day and held for trial on a charge Of smuggling goods from the interned ships in violation of the customs law, remained unchanged so far as facts officially are permitted to become public.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
JURY WILL PASS ON THE SANITY
 OF H. THAW

PHILADELPHIA, March l2-The jury of six had its first sitting today in the lunacy proceedings instituted two weeks ago by Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw against her son, Harry K. Thaw. The proceedings arc being conducted behind closed doors. Thaw was not present nor was District At torney Swann of New York repre- sented.
 Under the law of Pennsylvania the jury must inspect" the person whose sanity it must determine, therefore no testimony will be taken until the jurymen visit St. Mary's hospital. where Thaw is recovering from self inflicted razor wounds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
|NTERNED SHIPS ARE MENACE ID
 PHILADELPHIA
so MAYOR SMITH TELLS DANIELS WHEN ASKING THEIR REMOVAL; TOLD THAT CREW TRANSFER IS BEING CONSIDERED.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March l2 - A formal request for the removal from the League Island navy yard of the informed German commerce raiders Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kron Prinz Wilhelm and of 700 men, comprising their crews, was made personally to Secretary Daniels by Mayor Smith Of Philadelphia on the ground that they constitute a menace to the safety of the city. The mayor was told that the transfer of the crews was under consideration and was assured that every precaution is being taken to guard against the possibility of dis turbance by the sailors.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
OFFICERS WEARING NEW
 UNIFORMS
Associated Press Correspondence.


 FL PASO. March l0-United States army officers attached to Brigadier General George Bells staff have re- ceived fatigue uniforms made of the new service cloth, adopted by the quartermaster department. The uniforms came from the Philadelphia supply depot and have attracted much attention among the army officers in this district.
 The new service cloth is darker in color than the old issue of olive drab. It has a greenish tinge to it and is rougher and has more nap. The cloth is said to be similar to that now used in England for the British armies and marine corps.
 All officers on the border will be supplied with the new cloth uniforms as soon as they can be made.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
COLD IS CURED BUT WILSON
 IS WEAK

WASHINGTON, March l2-Pres- ident Wilson had completely recov- cred today from the cold which kept him in bed most of last week, and held two conferences, the first with Senator Martin, the new Democratic leader of the senate, and the second with Secretary Lansing.
 While the presidents cold had been pronounced cured. his condition was SO weakened that he went to bed again during the morning. He will see only the most important callers for several days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
HORSES FIGHT BETTER WHEN
 TOGETHER

FOR TBLISS, Texas, March TO- Horses, like men, fight better when together than alone and this knowl- edge of equine character has caused a complete revision in the methods of breaking United States army cavalry horses.
 The old way was to break each range horse individually, putting him through a schooling which included riding, drilling and finally firing from the saddle
 Major General John J. Pershing surprised skeptical cavalry officers at Colonia Dublan, Mexico, by making good an assertion that he could train green cavalry horses to charge with
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
QUESTION WILL BOB UP
 NEXT WEEK
ESTIMATES INTRODUCED AT THAT TIME WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
By Associated Press.

LONDON, March l2-The Irish Nationalists made their reappearancc in the house of commons this after noon and assured themselves of an other early debate on the subject of home rule for Ireland by obtaining from the government promise that Irish estimates would be introduced next week. The estimates will pro- vide an opportunity for debate on the whole Irish administration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
SURRENDERS FOR 12-YEAR OLD
 MURDER
MAN TELLS PHOENIX OF TIGERS THAT ALTHOUGH HE ACTED IN SELF DE TENSE, CONSCIENCE GAVE HIM NO REST.
By Associated Press.

PHOENIX, March l2-David Pop linski surrendered himself this morn ing, saying he had killed a man named Johnson, near Nashua, Montana, l2 years ago. A telegram to the sheriff in Montana brought a reply that he held warrant for Poplinski. Pop linski said he had acted in self-de- fense but had had no rest since the killing.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
TROOP LANDING NOT VIEWED AS
 INTERVENTION

SANTIAGO, March 12-From his base at Guantanamo, Admiral Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, re- ceired reports from at least five Gu ban shore stations where American forces have been landed. From none came any evidence that the putting ashore of Americans was the begin ming of intervention.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
Successor Cannot
 Be Chosen in Time
By Associated Press.

CONCORD, March l2-A success sor to Congressman Cyrus Sulloway, who died Saturday, will not be chosen in time to take his seat in the special session, April 10th. He was a Re- publican.
 ~-~-~~O~~-~~~~~~~~-~-~ the cavalrymen firing over their heads within 30 minutes after they were broken to saddles. This was done by handling them in squads and troops.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
NEARING HOME

NEWEST, March l2.-James w. Gerard, former ambassador to Ger many. arrived here today, en route to Washington.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
Special Election
 To Fill Vacancy
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 ALBANY, March l2-A proclama- ton calling a special election for April l2th to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Representative Mich acl Coney, a Democrat, was issued by Governor Whitman.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
TWO PERSONS MISSING AND A SCORE IN HOS PETALS SERIOUSLY IN- JURED; MONEY AND FOOD BEGIN TO ARRIVE TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING.
FOOD PROBLEM SERIOUS AND GOODS ARE SELL ING AT HIGH PRICES; GUARDSMEN ARE RUL- ING THE CITY WITH A STRONG HAND.

: By Associated Press. ( : NEWCASTLE, March l2- |
 | A food supply and money be-
 ' gan to reach here tonight to
 : alleviate the suffering follow [ ing the tornado which yester- : day swept the city, causing the : deaths of 19 persons and prop 1 ' erty damage of over S1. 900. 900. 1 2 [! | + | < | $ < q < $ < | 1
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
ABANDONS ATTEMPT

WASHINGTON, March 12-Tur- key has abandoned its attempt to draw from the United States recognition of her abrogation of capitulations under which American citizens in the Otto- man empire are subject to the laws of their own country.
 cases of illness that have been attrib- uted to poisoning from eating canned goods are believed by the canners to have actually resulted from entirely different causes or from disregard of the ordinary precautions, such as not allowing goods to stand in can after being once opened.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
MAY BE SECRETED ON |NTERNED
 COMMERCE
 RAIDERS
NO INSTRUCTIONS YET RECEIVED FROM WASH INGTON AND OFFICIALS FEAR THAT SEARCH OF VESSELS WOULD BE AN ACT OF WAR.

ARRESTS IN
 ALLEGED PLOT WHICH
 MAY APPROACH AN IN
 TERNATIONAL CRISIS; 5
 ALREADY IN THE TOLLS
 OF THE GOVERNMENT.
 $$$ = | < By Associated Press. ( : PHI ILADELPHIA, March | . l2.-In the absence of official ( : instructions from Washington, | | the search of informed German f < raiders at the navy yard for + . explosives reported smuggled : : to the vessels from outside : . sources, was deferred. . . ( . | ( . . : | < | | | . |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
COMMISSION RECOMMENDED
 A NEW STATE PRISON
Reports That Wethersfieid Site Has Been Outgrown and is Not Desirable

Hartford, Conn.,, March 15.-A new state prison on a better site is rec commended by the special commission appointed to deal with this matter. in report made to the governor and by him sent to the Central assembly today. The report goes farther, it asks that a.. commission continue it's search for site. and when such a place is found that the board of con trol give it's sanction so that the comptroller can negotiate the pur- ranging details in a preliminary way for new buildings and equipment so that in it's report to the next general assembly there be a definite plan in hand, and a new prison project well under way. It asks that the sum of $100,000 be made available for the be- ginning of the new institution
 The commission in its report says that the present Wethersfield site has been outgrown, that it's location is not now healthful or particularly desir- able, and that the buildings have passed their age of usefulness. some being nearly one hundred years old.
 What the new prison needs is a site well elevated, with a supply of pure water near at hand. and opportunity for a branch railroad track. The cost of a new prison would be about $1,- sion should be continued and it should take steps to plan out an institution, the idea being to have something con- crete to present to the next general assembly. The commission were N. G. Osborn, H. E. Gregory, E. K Root, M. D., Arthur M. Waitt and Ward A. Garner. It examined all sites offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
EAT LESS AND TAKE
 SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take a Glass of Salts before break fast if your Back hurts or
 Bladder bothers you.

The American men and women must guard constantly against Kidney trou ble because We eat too much anG all our food is rich Our blood is filled with uric acid which the kidneys strive to filter out, they weaken from overwork, become sluggish; the elm inative tissues cog and the result is kidney trouble, bladder weakness and a general decline in health.
 When your kidneys feel like Jumps of lead; your back hurts or the urine is cloudy, full of sediment or you are obliged to seek relief two or three times during the night; if you suffer with sick headache or dizzy, nervous spells, acid stomach, or you have rheu- matism when the weather is bad, get from your pharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts; take a table spoonful in a giacs of water before breakfast for a few days ard your kidneys will then act fine. This fla nous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been Used for genera = tions to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys; to neutralize the acido in the urine SO it no longer is . source of ir- ritation, thus ending bladder dis orders.
 lad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in jure, makes n delightful efyervescent litfia- water beverage. and belongs in every home, because nobody can make mistake by having a good kidney flushing any time. j.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
CONTRACTS AWARDED BY
 THE NAVY DEPARTMENT
For Five Battle Cruisers and Six Scout
 Cruisers.

Washington, March 15.-The navy department awarded contracts today for ne wships totalling approximately $1S6, 100000 Five battle cruisers at 5000, 900 each and six scout cruisers at approximately S6,000, 900 each are to be built by the following firms:
 Seattle Construction and Drydock company, two scouts.
 Union Iron Works. San Francisco. two scouts.
 William Cramp and Sons. Phdladel- phia, two scouts.
 Fore River ShipbuildinE Company, Quincy, Mass. one battle cruiser.
 New York Shipbuilding Company, Camden, K. J.. one battle cruiser.
 Newport News Shipbuildtng Com pany, two battle cruisers.
 The fifth battle cruiser will be built at a navy yard not yet designated, but probably the Philadelphia yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
EVENTS WHICH LED TO
 RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
They Started With the Murder of
 Rasputin, the Mad Monk"

London, March 15, 7:08 p. m.-The following details of the Russian rev. olution have been given to The As- sociated Press from source usually well informed on Russian affairs:
 -''The soldiers refused to act against the crowd which started trouble when it heard of the ukaSe issued by Elm peror Nichols prorOguing the Duma- On Sunday the committee which had met to discuss the food situation was partly transformed into provisional government under the presidency of President. Rodzianko of the Duma, and included representatives of the Duma, council of the empire and of the municipality. The garrison agreed to support the provisional govern ment."
 Reuters Petrograd correspondent sends the following despatch concern ing the Russian revolution under date of March 14:
 Your correspondent had been in the streets both night and day for the last three days He has seen long | lines of hungry men, women and chiI- dren, and has seen the wanton firing of rifles, machine guns and civil war in the main thoroughfares, but has not heard single word against war. "A shortage of food the lack of or ganization and the neglect of the most elementary precautions are popularly ascribed to German influences. This is a word of provocation on every lip. With combined fervor warriors, relig- onaries, all Russians-resolved the extermination of these influences. The killing of Rasputin' was the match that set fire to the vast heap of patriotic determine tion that Rus sia would deserve well of her allies if she would give herself the chance. The fire quickly spread, ran from class to class, from civilians to troops It smouldered in Petrograd on Saturday. burst into flame on Sunday and to confagration yesterday. This morn ing your correspondent hears that it's purpose has been achieved. All of the regiments in Petrograd have declared for the DlTIna and the people, and the naval barracks have been opened to en- able sailors to make comon cause"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-16
HARVARD DEBATING TEAMS
 HAVE BEEN SELECTED
Which Are to Meet Teams From
 Princeton and Yale.

Cam bridge, ~Mass., March 15-The Harvard University teams which will debate the Yale and Princeton under graduates on March 1s on the propo- sition whether akser the present war the United Sta4as should "so far de- paRt from her traditional policies as 10 pAx<4nlpAss la the organization of a ieAaus Of powers to enforce peace, ' wawo announced tonight. Supporting the Affirmative of the question against %rHc&eon at Princeton will be J. H. Lake Forest. H.. and Lawrence Dem his, of Washington.
 The negative team. which will meet Yale at Cambridge, will be A. R. Ginsb0g of Wiikesbarre. Pa; c. E.. Fraser, o6 Champagne, ms., and W. L.. Prosser. oG Boston.