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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Washington, Nov. Mathematician apprehension has been aroused by the apparent determination of President Carranza of Mexico to drive the long unm oleSted '~H and his
 rebel army from the oil fields near TampiCO. ~N4dent to- day in allied legations and embassies here feeling that German influence had played part in starting this
 move which may prove embarrassing to the kaiser's enemies.
 General Manuel DiegueZ has been considerable force with orders to clear the country between San Luis Potosi and Tampico of rebels. Official reports reaching Washington indicate the effectiveness of his work. All ready he has defeated one body of rebel troops and killed Magdalena Ce- dillo, one of the two Cedilio brothers who long have been the leaders of the revolutionists in that part of Mexico. Unless ordered by the war depart ment to change his plans it is ex- pected General Dieguez will move to- wards the coast and attack Palaez.
 Representatives of foreign govern ments display more concern over the news of the campaign against Palaez than they have over any recent de- velopment in Mexican affairs. News of minor revolts in different parts of Mexico. even the activities of the Vil- listas along the border. have failed to arouse great interest, but the Tam pico situation is of vital concern be- cause of the huge volume of oil ship ped from that part to the allies.
 Carranza has directed Campaigns against various rebel chieftains, but never before has made a serious eff fort to dispossess Palaez, who has exacted taxes from the fcreigners owning the oil wells who also were paying heavy taxes to the establish ed government. The Carranza gov ernment has not regarded the pay ment of money by the foreigners to Palaez as a friendly act. but the al- lies justified their course on the grounds of necessity. In return foI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
 ON FAIRFIELD TURNPIKE
One Woman Was Killed and Another
 Probably Fatally Injured.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Nov. 15.-One wo- man was killed and another probably fatally injured when a motorcycle rac- ing with another skidded and overturn- ed throwing all of it's occupants out on the Fairfield turnpike late today. The dead woman is Miss Jennie Wisznien- ski Of Bridgeport and the injured wo- man is Mrs. Stephen Rihoza, also of Bridgeport, and the wife of the driver of the motorcar.
 It is alleged that the Rihoza cycle, in the side car of which were the two women was racing a car driven by Frank L. Lohwez, brother of Mrs. Ri hoZa, tried to pass his brother-in-law when the latter slowed up to dodge a trolley car. The following car left the highway. struck a soft spot and turn ed over completely in the air. throw ing all out. Miss WiSZniensd struck ! telegraph pole and her head was crushed beyond recognition. The other woman sustaiHed terrible bruises and is now in St. 'Vincent's hospital in
 .ridgeport, where it is feared she has fractured skull. She has a bare chance to live.
 RihoZa was taken to the Bridgeport lookup after the accident and placed under $2,50O bonds a charge of manslaughter. He was unable to se- cure bail and spent the night in the lookup.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
SENDING POISONED CANDY
 WITH INTENT TO KILL
Charge Upon Which Miss Rose Hall of
 Lynn Has Been Arrested.

Lynn, Mass, Nov. 15.-Miss Rose Hall, a housekeeper, was arrested by the police today. charged with sending poisoned candy to Mrs. Godfrey A. Johnson of this city. in an alleged at tempt to murder her. Mrs. Johnson's husband also was taken into custody and held as a material witness
 Mrs. Johnson said she received the candy by mail Monday and. becoming suspicious when she found that the package did not bear the sender's name, turned it over to the police. A chemist reported today that 1t con- tained poison, and the arrests follow ed.
 According to the police, Mrs. John son said she had demanded that her husband cease alleged attentions to Miss Hall and for that reason she be- lieved the girl sent the candy The Johnsons have been married eight years. Miss Hall is 30 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
PRODUCTION OF WORLDS
 SHIPYARDS DURING 1917.
Estimated That 1t Will Reach $50, 900
 Tons of Merchant Shipping.

New York, Nov. 15.-Shipyards of the world during 1917 will have pro- duced approximately 3.25O, 900 tons of merchant shipping. or with 50,o00 tons of the banner shfpbuilding year of 1913, according to a statement made by Lieutenant Commander Stevenson Taylor. U. S. N. R F., president of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. in an address at the opening of the 18th general meeting Of the society here today. Shipyards in the United States have increased from e6 to 142 in the last year. he said. Of this number 59 are building wooden vessels and four composite vessels.
 The announced program of the United States shipping board for a merchant marine at the end of 1919," Lieutenant Commander Taylor con- tinued, showed a grand total of 14,l 6o0.o00 dead weight tons capacity, or approximately $500. 900 registered ton mage This program and its success full operation is a prodigious task, re- Quiring all the energy, enterprise, foresight and earnest activity for which American leaders are noted"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
HOUSING SITUATION IN
 WATERBURY IS CRITICAL
Mayor Martin ScuIIy is Going to Con
 suit Gov. Holcomb on the Matter.

Waterbury. Conn.,, Nov. 15.-Mayor Martin Scully and Judge Walter D.. Makepeace, of the state committee of the National Council of Defense. will go to Hartford. tomorrow and confer with Governor Holcomb on the housing situation in Waterbury. which the mayor thinks is becoming critical as winter approaches. The mayor con tends that under the law passed at the last session of the assembly the gov ernor has the power to step in and prevent the pushing up of rents by greedy landlords. Quite number of distressing cases of notices to quit or bear excessive rent charges have come 70 the attention of the mayor lately and he claims that the governor has the power to regulate this matter in the same way as food or continuance of work at the factories during the pe- riod of the war.
 The governor has consented to re- eeive the mayor and Judge Makepeace tomorrow morning at Il o'clock at the
 oitoL-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
DOUBLE EXECUTION AT % WETHERsFIELDL LAST NIGHT
Giovanni d'On Vanzo and Stephen Buglione Pay Penalty for New Britain Murder.

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 15.-The dou- ble execution of Giovanni don VanzO and Stephen Guglione in the state prison at WethersfieId tonight was featured by the almost complete loss of nerve of each of the young men condemned for the murder of Raffaele Simonelli, in New Britain on the night of September 25 last. Don Vanzo, who was first executed, resisted when in the death house and tried to dodge the placing of the moose about his neck. Each of the men had cried for mercy before being taken to the place of execution and pleaded to be spared.
 An eleventh hour attempt was made to hold up the hangings tonight when friends of the men asked that Gov ernor Holcomb grant a reprieve Cn the ground that the condemned men had implicated an uncle of don Van 70 as the real instigator of the crime. They declared that the uncle, who lived in New York. had hired them to come to New Britain and shoot Si- moneni- Prosecuting Attorney Hugh M. Alccrn. who prosecuted the men at the trial. objected and Governor Holcomb refused to grant any stay.
 Don Vanzo entered the death chamber at 12:O6:4S, the trap was sprung at 12:O7:11 and he was pro nounced dead at 12:17:50. Bug1ione entered the chamber ot 12:25:15 the trap was sprung at 12:25:29 and he was pronounced dead at 12:37:1O. tz
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

With the Russian situation still ob- ecure by reason Of the fact that no direct advices are being received from Petrograd or Moscow, the Italian sit- uation remains of transcendent inter est in the news of the world war
 Everywhere along the battle front from Lake Garda eastward, and thence southward along the Piave river to the Adriatic sea, the Italians are holding the enemy in check. ex- cept in the hilly region in the vicinity of the Asiago plateau, where addi- tionaI gains have been made by the invaders
 The new advances by the Teutonfc allies. as observed on the war maps, do not indicate that points of ex- tremely great strategic value have been won, but rather that the Ital- ians on various sectors have given at the same time have straightened out and 1essened the length of their front
 In the hills north of the Venetian plain General Diaz, the new comman- der-fn-chief of the Italians, has with drawn his advanced posts south of Monte Tomatico- On the Asiago pla- teau and thence eastward to where the battle front meets the upper reaches of the Piave River, the Ger man and Austro-Hungarian forces are adding strength to their attacks, doubtless hoping to drive through the highland country to the plains of Ve- netia before the expected arrival of British and French reinforcements becomes a fact
 Notwithstanding the arduous re- treat from the Isonzo westward, the Italians evidently have been able to reinforce their north line sufficiently to give battle to the enemy in such strength as to prevent a precipitate invasion of the lowlands, where un- doubtedly it is the ambition of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
"GREAT WHITE WAY"
 IN NEW YORK DIMMED
In Compliance With Order of Federal
 Fuel Committee.

New York. Nov 15.-War's neces- sities dimmed Broadway's lights to- night. For three hours after dusk that famous thorcughfare was in semi eclipse because of the federal fuel administrators decree that the coal which has supplied current for huge electric signs can be used to bet ter advantage. The home going and home leaving thronFs of the rush house did not need lanterns to find their way about. for the regular street lamns were lighted as usual, but the gloom was in marked contrast to the usual glare.
 Promptly at 745, however the mill lions of electric bulbs which have made the Great White Way" house hold words on five continents, flashed into life and they were greeted with crowds that are ever present in Bread way.
 The big signs blazed until il o'clock ana then were snuffed out just as the theatre throngs were pouring. into the streets. Their tenure of life was done for the night, by official order. Here and there were cases of light where modest signs illuminated the poria als of some famous hotel or rest aurant. But it didn't seem like Broad way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
CONVERSION OF SAILING
 MISSILES INTO STEAMSHIPS.
Plan Proposed to Shipping Board by
 Thomas A. Edison.

Washington, Nov 15-Conversion of more than a million tons of American n sailing vessels into steamships was proposed to the shipping obard today by Thomas A. Edison. The inventor's S suggestion will be made the subject Of thorough investigation.
 Because of the peculiar construction of sailing ships. it would be necessary, MT. Edison said. to equip them with twin screws. Thus equipped, their hulls would bear the strain better and at the same time they would develop considerably more speed than if carry ing but a single propeller Mr. Edison will go over the details of his plan with Rear Admiral Capps, general manager of the emergency fleet corporation. and if it appears practicable the en- gineering division of the corporation will take it up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
ELMER DWIGGINS ARRESTED
 AT MONTGOMERY ALA.
Promoter of the Limited States Cow
 ernment Liberty Loan Club"

New York, Nov. 15.-Elmer Dwig- gins, promoter of the so-called Unit ed States Government Liberty Loan Club, through which he is alleged to have flched thousands of dollars from women and children who thought their money was to be used in assist ing the government in the war, was arrested today at Montgomery, Ala, on information supplied by his wife. it developed here tonight
 I am a patriot first-a wife next. !" Mrs. Dwiggins is declared to have toid a postofice inspector who sought her assistance in locating her his band.
 Dwiggins. who is to be brought to this city immediately, will be for mally charged with using the mails
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Y. M. c. A. WAR WORK FUND
 CAMPAIGN IS DRAGGING.
Only Three Working Days in Which to
 Get About SIS, GOO ,0Oo.

working days remaining for the Young Mems Christian associations war work fund campaign. the national war work council issued an appeal here today for worwers .in every state, city and town in the country to exert heroic efforts to secure small sized as we'll as large subscriptions" Otherwise, the appeal said, "the amount necessary to provide care and comfort for our sol diers In the field and those of our allies may not be realized"
 Approximately $1S,000,000 of the de- sired $35,000,000 is yet to be raised, and the council expressed concern over reports that most of the $l700O : 900 thus far subscribed consisted of large subscriptions, 'tmost of which had been provided in advance of the campaign"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
WASTAGE OF CANADIAN
 TROOPS EXCEEDS ADJUSTMENTS
October. With Only 1898 Recruits,
 Shows Depletion of 3,648.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 15-The total wastage of infantry in the Canadian expeditionary forces in October ex- ceeded the total number of recruits enlisted during the same period by 1,SSS, according to figures given out by the militia department here today The total wastage was 3,648, being made up of 1.017 men discharged in Canada; 1,665 returned to Canada rom overseas for discharge and 1,066 casualties overseas. The total n1,m- Der Of recruits secured for overseas service in the Canadian infantry was 1,76O. Of these 1,045 men were re- cru1ted in the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
HoLD-UP MEN HAVE BEEN
 OPERATING IN WATERBURY.
Three Men Were Robbed by Gunmen
 in the Past 24 Hours.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. 15.-Three men have been held up and robbed at the point of gun in this city in the last "A hours. A man named Nor walk who gave his address as 14S Burton street. was robbed of $40 at Water and North Elm streets at ' o'clock tonight; George Block was held up in his room on Phoenix ave nue an hour before by two men and robbed of a gold watch and $5, and at o'clock Wednesday evening a gold watch and $10O weree taken from Franck Dumunci of 220 Bank street by two men at lonely spot in Water vile. The police arrested Humphrey Leary of Waterbury and Herbert Mer- rim of Boston in connection with the Block ho1d-up. Block claims to have identified the men. They are in jail, charged with robbery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
DEVELOPMENT OF U-BoATs
 NOT AT HIGHEST POINT
Kaiser So Informs the Submarine
 Crews in the Adriatic.

Amsterdam, Nov. 15--The German emperor. according to a Berlin des- patch, addressing the U-boat crews in the Adriatic and referring to the de- veIopmer+ of the U-boats, said that a voyage of three or four weeks was now on everyday occurrence and de- clared that tf,e development of the U- boats had n.-t reached it's highest point He expressed qualification at the amount of the tonnage sunk in the Mediterranean, which he said showed that the U-boats had fulfilled what had been expected of them. Sub- marine warfare would have a decisive part in the final outcome of the war he added, and would not be stopped until the enemy was vanquished
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Japan Doing It's
 Part in the War
CARRYING OUT PART AS ORIG
 INALLY AGREED UPON
IN ORIENT AND PACIFIC
There Has Been No Formal Request by Either of Her Allies for Japan to
 Send an Expeditionary Force to Front

New York, Nov. 15.-An answer to charges that Japan is lukewarm to the allied cause because its armies are not fighting on European battlefeids, the American press, was made before the Rotary club here today by Dr.. T. Iyenaga, director of the East and West News bureau.
 Japan Carrying Out Its Part.
 He declared that Japan is under stood in Europe and is carrying out fully its part as originally agreed upon and that the allies had not sug- gested any change in that plan.
 Tt was the wish neither of her allies nor Japan that we enter the European war stage and there has been no for Deditionary force to Europe" he said. The reason is not far to seek.
 Japan's proper sphere of activity is the Orient and the Pacific. For this reason, when she entered the war in obedience to the Anglo o-Japanese alliance, Japan by an agreement with her ally limited her naval and mili- tary activities to the far east and it's waters.
 Operations Gradually Extended.
 "The sphere of her nabal operations, however, has been gradually extended, first to tha South seas, then to the In- dian ocean, thence to the waters of the ape of Good Hope, and to ern- brace the PaclIC, ana Indlly to the Mediterranean, where a fleet of Jap anese destroyers is today cooperating with the allied fleets against enemy submarines.
 Japan Must Dominate the Orient.
 'It has been well and truthfully said that. just as the United States must be the leader in affairs on this continent, so must Japan sound the dominant note in the east. Japan should, therefore, use it's vast infiu- ence in the Orient and in the Occi- dent let the United States on one side of the Atlantic and the democratic countries of Europe on the other take the lead.
 50 far as purely military opera tions are concerned, it seems but proper that the war in the Occident should be met by the European and American allies. It is none of Japan's business to intrude herself upon Eu- ropes battlefelds. Such an enterprise would be entirely out Ef Eaarmony with the wise and far-sighted policy that must guide Japan. for in pursu- inEnauothar-c -cQuESe--Shee--Ero 1=be bound to face the dilemma either of losing her hard won military prestige or of overwhelming the cry of yellow peril which is now fortunately on the point of being committed to oblivion" /"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

enemy to turn the flank of the de- lenders and force a withdrawal of their line still farther westward.
 Along the Piave from the region of Feltre to the Adriatic the invaders at numerous points have endeavored to make new crossings Of the river, but everywhere they have been thwarted. Those of them who already are on the west bank of the river are being hard held to their original positions. the artillery and rifle fire of the Ital- ians keeping them in check. Near Benson the positions of the enemy gradually are being encroached upon, while near the mouth of the river at Grisolera the invaders in the swampy lowlands constantly are under a wig orous shell and rifle fire.
 Affairs in Russia.
 Varied reports are still coming through concerning the situation in Russia, but out of the maze it has been impossible to disentangIe one statement that may be considered grad in flames and another has 2,000 persons killed in the streets of Mos- COW during the fighting between the Kerensky and Bolsheviki factions Still another is to the effect that a coalition government has been form ed in Moscow with members of the Bolsheviki holding portfolios in it. Other unconfirmed reports are to the effect that anarchy reigns in Kiev and other Russian cities and that ex- cesses against the Jews are being committed
 Comparative quiet still prevails along the western front in France and Belgium. -------e=ssr -fl =
 Clemenceau to Form Ministry.
 Georges C1emenceau, one of Frances most eminent public men and a for mer premier, will form a new French ministry
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
SOUTHWESTERN MINERS
 VOTE AGAINST STRIKE Representatives of Coal Workers De- feat Strike Resolution in Convention.

Kansas City. Mo-. Nov. 15.-By a rising vote. representatives of coal miners of the three southwestern dis tricts in convention here today de- feated a resolution instructing the presidents of the districts to call a general strike if the southwestern coal operators association refused to ac- cept the so-called Kansas City agree ment, which did not contain the pen- atty clause On roll call the resolu- ton was defeated. 1SS to 166.
 The convention adopted a resolu- t1on instructing the officers of the three districts to confer with officials of the operators association and ob- tain the best possible penalty clause The action rescinds that taken last night when the delegates reflected the penalty clause.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
VILLA IS IN PERSONAL
 COMMAND AT OJINAGA
He Has Made an Inspection of the
 Surrounding Country.

Presidio, Texas, Nox. 15.-Francis- co Villa is in personal command of the Villa troops now occupying the Ojinaga port, according to Colonel Miguel TriIlo, Villas personal secre- tIry, who talked to The Associated Press correspondent at noon today at the main Ojinaga ford. He said Villa made trip of inspection of the coun- try in the vicinity of Ojinaga and would return tonight. Colonel TriliO said Nipolito Villa was in Ojinaga with his brother. having crossed from the United States more than a week ago.
 ' Twenty-four federal and Villa wounded are now in Ojinaga and per mission has been asked to bring them to Presidio for treatment.
 Colonel Trillo denied the execution of prisoners.
 Villas losses were comparatively light, according to Captain Jose Ma ria Jaurette of Villas general stan. who accompanied Villas secretary to the ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
COLLAPSE OF BERNIE
 PAclFIST CONFERENCE
It Adjourned Because There Was No
 Entente Representative.

Washington, Nov. 15. = Through Zurich, Switzerland, there came to- day a cable report from Berne of inc collapse of the projected paciist con ference which was to have been held in the latter place. At the first and only sitting Monday the conference adjourned to the last of December be- cause there was no entente represen- tatives, though for the central DOW CTS Dernberg. Erzberger. Karolyf and others were in attendance ready to set out their views.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
NEW ENGLANp,s
 Y. M. c. A. SUBSCRIPTION
Now Total $2,e52,441-conneetieu Has Contributed $843,883.

Boston. Nov. 15.-Subscriptions of $2,952, Al towards New England's quota for the Y. M. c. A. war, fund had been tablua.ted at headquarters here tonight.
 Vermont reported $34,500; Maine $87,0 ,000; New Hampshire $10O.35O: Rhode Island $181, ,931: Connecticut $843, ,883 and Massachusetts $1704777
 Encouraging reports were received from Connecticut. New Haven re- ported $244000; nearly $100, 900 more than had been set es its goal, and Norwich had exceeded it's allotment by one-third. -AA~, <.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
INVASION OF ITALY
 IS AT A STANDSTILL
Italian Line is Holding Except the lilly Region in the
 Vicinity of the Asiago Plateau
ITALIANS HAVE REINFORCED THEIR NORTH LINE

They Evidently Are Give Battle the Enemy in Such Strength as to Prevent Invasion of the Lovlands- Numerous Attempts of the Tetonic Allies Cross the Pave Have Met With Faiure-From Russia Varying Reports All Uncon6rmed, Tell of Petrograd in Flames,
 the Killing of 2OOO Persons in the Streets of Moscow and the Formation of Coalition Government in Moscow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
LORD NORTHcLfFFE HAS
 DECLINED AIR MINISTRY
Which Was Proffered to Him by Pre-
 mier Lloyd Georoe

London. Nov. 15.-Lord Northcliffe has declined a proffer of the admin istration of the new air ministry made to him by Premier Lloyd George.
 In a long letter to the premier. Lord Northcliffe explains that his re- fusal of the portfolio is due to dis satisfaction with some of the methods of MT. Lloyd Georges admiunistra- tion, especially with, regard to rela- tfons. with the United States. and says that Lord Northcliffe's desire therefore is to maintain an independ- ent attitude.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
IMMENSE INCREASE IN
 COLD STORAGE TURKEYS
Supply Nearly 1-2 Times as Large
 as Year Aso-46, ,2o6, ,05e Pounds.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Storage hold ings. of frozen poultry amounted to 46 = 206 059 pounds on Nov. 1, an increase of about 6.7 per cent. over a year ago. the Department of Agriculture today announced. Turkeys in the majority of storages showed a marked increase amounting to PAP per cent. in 91 stor- ages which reported both this and last year.
 Increases in holdings were shown for rOaSteES, turkeys and miscellaneous pouldy, while a decrease was shown in broilers and fowls.