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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
WORTHY PROJECT OF
 NAVY RELIEF SOCIETY.
To Care for Families of Men of Navy
 Who Lose Their Lives.

New York, Dec. 25.-Three hundred women to assist in caring for the fam flies of officers and enlisted men of the navy and marine corps who lose their lives during the war are to be appointed to act for the Navy Relief society in the states of New York, New Jefsey, Connecticut and Vermont, Rear Admiral Nathaniel R. Usher, com mandant of the Third naval reserve district, announced tonight.
 In these states there are nearly 35,- GOO families with sons, brothers or fathers in the navy, it was stated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
DISPUTE AT CHRISTMAS
 DINNER RESULTED FATALLY.
Tony Verriro Killed by His Daughters
 Suitor a Rochester, N. Y.

Koch ester, \. Y. Dec. 25.-In a dis pEte that arose after a Christmas din- Ter early this evening Tony Verrino shot and instantly killed Gaetano Tu- iane at whose house he had dined. In half an hour after the crime had been committer Detective Captain Whaley who had been notified of the dispute before the shooting occurred, had cap tured tl~e murderer after a long cha se
 Turane objected to Verrino's insist ence in paying attentions to his daugh- ter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
Not to Interfere With Russia.
OBITUARY
Miss Martha Mays.

New York, Dec. 25.-Miss Martha Mays, who was governess in the household of President Garfield at the time he was assassinated, was found dead in bed today at the home in this city of Mrs. Joseph Stanley Brown who was Mollie Garfield, a daughter of the martyr president Miss Mays was a holiday guest in the Brown home. A physician pronounced her death due to heart trouble.
 Miss Mays was more than 70 years of age and was born in England She taught school in Ohio before entering had lived for several years near Essex Falls, N. J.
 pr. Everett J. Mcknight.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 25.-Dr.s Ev- erett J. Mcknight, former president of the Connecticut Medical Associa- tion and a prominent Yale graduate, died here today suddenly of heart trouble. Overwork in connection with the draft registration work is thought to have hastened his death.
 Dr. Mcknight was 62 years old and was born in Ellington, where he re- ceived his early education, later being graduated from Yale in 1876, being a classmate of Dr. Arthur T. Hadley, now president of the university. While in college he was instrumental in ar ranging the first Yale-Harvard foot ball game and later was treasurer of the football association. After his graduation he studied year in the Yale Divinity school and then went to the College of Physicians and Sur geans in New York. taking his degree there in 1873. Since then he has prac- ticed in East Hartford and Hartford.
 In 1893 he represented East Hart ford in the legislature. During his career he had been president of the Hartford Medical Society, a Fellow of the New York College of Surgeons and identified with numerous other similar bodies He was given the honorary degree of Master of Arts by Yale in 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
POPE RECEIVED MEMBERS
 OF THE SACRED COLLEGE
Renew His Recommendations for In. : cessant Prayers for Peace.

Rome, Monday Dec. 24.-Pope Ben edict today received the members Of the Sacred College for an exchange of Christmas greetings. In answer to an address delivered by Cardinal Vincent Vannutelli, dean of the col lege- The pope renewed his recom- mendations for incessant prayers for peace. The holy father expressed hope for a brighter future and rejoiced at the liberation of Jerusalem
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
Fire at Bowie Race Track.

origin of, which Sis midtown, and the seccnd to visit the Bowie race track sincs it's eonstruction, Fdestroyed Sta l,ie A of AS stalls sat 63O o'clock to- night e There was ano loss of life or tnorouyhbred h6rses.S The total loss .-F property is estimated at s4,2eO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
FAMILY OF THREE KILLED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Alton R. Starker, Wife and Son of
 Saginaw, Mich.

Saginaw, Mich.. Dec. 25.-A1ton R.. Starker prominent merchant of this city, his wife, their II year old son and Mrs. Mabel Earl of Ann Arbor were instantly killed this afternoon when. the. automobile in which they were returning from Christmas cele- bration was struck by a Michigan Gen. tIa1 passenger train
 The accident occurred about eight IT. i1eS north of here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
Hoover Explains
 Sugar Shortage
STATEMENT sMADE PUBLIC BY
 THE WHITE HOUSE
REPLIES TO sPRECKELS

Declares Shortage Will Continue Dur ing Next Year, Because Allies Must be Provided for-Senate Committee Had Refused to Allow Hoover to Ex- plain Matters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
INTERNAL STRIFE IS
 SPREADING IN RUSSIA
Negotiations Between the BoIsheviki and the Central
 Powers Are Not Progressing Smoothly
THE BOLsHENM ARE SAID TO BE INCENsED

Because the Germans Have Refused Permission Some of Their Socialist Leaders Go Stockholm for Another Inter-Sociaistic Discussion Increased Artillery Ac tvity in the Region of Verdun by Germans is Keeping the French Busy-The Italians Announce They Have Recaptred the Positions They Recently Lost the Asiago Plateau
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

While several sections of the country are suffering for want of. coal, mines producing bdtuminous coal turned out more during November than in any month of history, with one exception.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Washington, Dec. 25.-Food Admin istrator Hoover's statement on the sugar situation, which he tried unsuc- cessfully to get before the senate com mittee Investigating the sugar short age, was made public tonight by the White House. It attributes the short age here to the heavy movement of
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
Trans Siberian Railway Severed.

Peking, Dec. 25.-The trans -Siber- ian railway has been severed near Irkutsk in eastern Siberia, where the BolSheviki have destroyed the locomo- tive sheds and workshops Heavy fighting. between Bolshevik forces and supporters of the original revolution ary party is occurring in many places in Siberia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
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Chinese D. >an American.
 Peking, Decs AGilbert Reid, an American accused of being pro- German propagandist and sympathiz- CT, has been deported to Manila at the request of the Chinese govern ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Convict labor is to be used in Vir- Virginia to aid in the fuel administra- tion's plan to popularize the burning of wood in place of coal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Switzerland will issue in January a new loan of 150, ,'000.0 900 francs at per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Censorship of foreign mails, au- thorized by the Trading with the En- emy law, now is in full force.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Two commissioned officers and two sergeants of the American forces in France were badly hurt tonight in an automobile accident. A high power ed motor of the aviation section. left the road and plunged over an embank- ment turning turtle and pinn1ng them underneath.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Dr.. Levi p. Gilbert, editor and min ister, died at his home at Cincinnati, O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

The governments shiPbulding pro gramme on December l was l8.2 per cent. on it's way to completion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Robert keirstead, arrested at Ahhi- dalf, N. B., on charge Of W1fe murder, escaped while being taken to Gagstown jail by a a constable.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Leverett Wilson Spring, professor emeritus of English literature at Will jams College, died at Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

A plan for reducing pro-rata con sumption of coal by industries non-es- sential to to war has been devised by the Federal authorities
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Thirty-six Cleveland business houses failed to observe ''HghtleSS Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

President Wilson has summoned the chiefs and legislative agents of the four brotherhoods' conference at the White House Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

During the eleven months ended with November gold imports amounted to s535, 900, 900 and exports $367, 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Medical Directors George H. Barber and Edward R. Stitt of the navy will be promoted from the rank of captain to rear admirals as soon as Congress re assemblies, in recognition or o1S- tinguiShed services.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Annerica's balance of trade approXi mated s, 3,OOO, ,O00,O ,OOO at the close c November.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Major Arthur Brice De Saiies, 78 for years superintendent of the Jersey Zinc plant died at Bethlehem, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Mrs. J. L. Whitman and her six children, ranging in age from three to thirteen years, were burned to, death in their home near Greenwood, 5. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

The union employees of the Bosto Consolidated Gas Company will take strike vote on Friday night
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

The fuel situation in Boston was i'm proved by the arrival of several coa steamers and barGes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Representative E. R. Bathrick of tn 14th Ohio district, died at his nom in Akron, o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26
Condensed Telegrams


 Thirty-six Cleveland business houses failed to observe 'EHghtless Sunday.
 pr. Levi p. Gilbert, editor and min ister, died at his home at Cincinnati, o.
 Switzerland will issue in January a new loan of 15O, O,'000.000 francs at per cent.
 America's balance of trade approxi. mated S3,000, COG, 900 at the close or November.
 Representative E. R. eathrick of the 14th Ohio district, died at his nome in Akron, O.
 The fuel situation in Boston was inn proved by the arrival of several coal steamers and barEes.
 General Goethals will continue to serve New Jersey as state engineer in an advisory capacity.
 The union employees of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company will take strike vote on Friday night
 Leverett. Wilson Spring, professor emeritus of English literature at Will jams College, died at Boston
 Censorship of foreign mails, au- thorized by the Trading with the Fin emy law, now is in full force.
 The governments shipbuilding pro gramme on December 1 was 18.2 per cent. on it's way to completion
 Durinq the eleven mo onths ended with November gold imports amounted to s535, 900, 900 and exports $367 100000.
 70 fo- years superintendent of the Jersey Zinc ccmpany's plant died at Bethlehem, Pa.
 President Wilson has summoned the chiefs and legislative agents of the four brotherhoodS' conference at the White House Thursday.
 A plan for reducing pro-rata con sumption of coal by industries non-es- sential to to war has been deVlsed py the Federal authorities
 Convict labor is to be used in Vir- Virginia to aid in the fuel adminlstra- tion's plan to popularize the burning of wood in place of coal
 Robert keirstead, arrested at Ahhi- daf N B., on a charge of wife murder, escaped while being taken to Gagstown jail by a, a constable.
 Mrs. J. L. Whitman and fber SIX children, ranging in age from three to thirteen years, were burned to, death in their home near Greenveood, $. C.
 An outbreak of measles among naee- bers of the Depot brigade at Camp Devens caused a cahcellation of Christ mas leave granted to a number of sol diers.
 The town hall in West Boyiston,
 "a o-r-1xY by a fire of unknown origin, with a loss of s3O,o00 partly covered by in- surancey/
 Massachusetts liquor firms and agencies which have been sending H. ouor advertisements and circulars in to Maine through the mail will De prosecuted
 Silver imports during the eleven months amounted to $7 900 900 against s29, 900 900 a year ago and the exports were valued at S740OO,0O in 1917 and $62, ,000,00 in 1916. Msr. Carl M. Nelson was probably fatallyz burned when candles on Christmas tree fired her Santa Claus disguise while distributing presents to her family of children at Moorhead, Minn.
 Medical Directors George H. Barber and Edward R. Stitt of the navy VIII be promoted from the rank of captain to rear admirals as soon as Congress re assemblies, in recognition of dis tinguished services.
 Two commissioned officers and two sergeants of the American forces in France were badly hurt tonight i'll an automobile accident. A high power ed motor of the aviation section. left the road and plunged over an emoanK- 1A inn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

General Goethals will continue t serve New Jersey as state engineer i an advisory capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Msr. Carl M. Nelson was probably fatallyz burned when candles on a Christmas tree fired her Santa Claus disguise while distributing presents to her family of children at Moorhead' MiDn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

An outbreak of measles among nnee- bers of the Depot brigade at Camp Devens caused a cancellation of Christ mas leave granted to a number Of SOL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Washington, Dec. 25.-Evidence has. been uncovered by government agents that American Industrial Workers of the World, Russian Bol- sheviki, Irish agitators and revolution ists in various countries at war with Germany may be seeking to lay the of an elaborate worldwide plan to overthrow existing social or
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Silver imports during the eleven months amounted to $7 900 900 against S29,0GO, 900 a year ago and the exports were valued at S74,0O0,OO in 1917 and $62 900 900 in 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

The town hall in West Boylston, Mass. was/ destroyed early yesterday by a fire of unknown origin, with a loss of S30,oo0 partly covered by ln-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-26

Massachusetts liquor firms and agencies which have been sending h- quor advertisements and circulars in to Maine through the mail will be
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
TO MOVE LOCOMOTIVE
works TO EDDYST0NE
Baldwin Plant TO Build Other
Kinds of Machinery
After War
PROFITS LAST YEAR
WERE SO, 4,64I

After the war the Baldwin Locomo-
tive Works probably will not construct
any more locomotives in Philadelphia.
IL will then take over the plants at
Eddystone Arms Company and the Ed
dystOne Ammunition Corporation, and
build all its railway equipment there,
The Philadelphia shops viii be devoted
exclusively to the manufacture of by
draulic machinery, internal combustion
engines and similar apparatus.
These facts were nude public in the
annual report for 1916, which was sent
out yesterday.
This step has been taken by the
Baldwin concern, according to the
statement Of President Alba B. John
son, because it has been found neces-
sary TO provide some other work TO
take the place OF munitions manufac-
turing after the war. With the inn
mense EddystOne plants on its hands
and not more than the usual amount
Baldwin Works would be in a dan
gerous position unless it arranged 10
take over some other manufacturing
process
During 1916 the total earnings of
the Baldwin Works was s9.444 641.91.
Out Of this a fund OF 100000 was
held as a reserve for depreciation and
adjustment, Sp,563,OOO was set aside
for amortization of machinery; a
fund OF 81 $4,000, the net value of
the Eddystone buildings, was refined
and capital charges for the mainten-
ance of the Eddystone buildings.
amounting to S597 SOB, was withheld.
This left n net profit OF s2.619 OO0 A
Z per cent. dividend was declared on
the preferred stock amounting to ST.
100000, leaving a surplus Of s1,2-9-
600 in undivided profits. The total
surplus Of the company now amounts
to SS,949,00O which is considerably
above the Sg,OO0,O00 mark set by
resident Johnson as a desirable sur
pdus. IF the surplus over $4,000 600
were distributed to tho common stock
holders, II woul give them a dividend
Of more than 10 per cent.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
ASK MORE TIME FOR
VOTING At DELMAR
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for the House. who stated that there
was nothing to prevent the General
Assembly from making a law to suit
the citizens. He said he could not
see anything so serious in the bill
outside OF the fact that IL makes con-
ditions TO fit voters in a certain dis
trict.
Mr. Rash said he thought II a good
bill and would support It,
Mr.. Buckingham said he thought the
bill would probably mix things up
too much at an election. as they are
mixed enough as II is. I'VE had better
keep things straight as TO the time
for keeping the polls Open" he said
"lf l take a little liquor l want it
straight" This caused general laugh
ter throughout the room.
Mr.. Connolly, who spoke for the
bill, said the good feature that he
saw in Il was that it extends the time
for the polls TO be kept open and that
Delmar, the lower part OF the state.
was a good place to start such a
change.
Mr.. welch remarked that there
seemed 10 be an impression in the
House that laws are not made for the
man but that the man is made for the
laws. "lf that is true no said. 1--WE
should amend such laws" He favored
the bill.
Mr.. Burrls asked time TO look up
the law relative to the proclamation
OF sheriffs at elections.
! On motion of Mr. Culver action on
the bill was deferred until O'Clock
| this afternoon.
Godfrey Hanby. W. W. Douty and
/ II. W. Husheback. clerks in the Court
House at Wilmington. came 10 Dover
today IN the interests of Representa-
tive Rashs bill 10 increase the sal
aries Of deputies in New Castle county
Offices 10 $1,000 and clerks to 81 200
The House passed Representative
Welch's bill amending the charter oil
Milton by providing for an alderman
as we'll as a mayor.
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
FRANK MORAN. EXPERT NAVAL GUNNER,
WILL ENLIST IN CASE OF WAR

In these running neutral countries instead
of staying home shoudg their share of tho responsibility
when their country il is relief to hear the words OF
Charles Francis Moran blonde heavyweight and at time
champion
Moran before becoming professional pug the United States
navy and developed into pointer lie has worked guns
both big and little the cracks of the
IF they'll need trying to hit
submarines explosive shells than trying hit heyyweghts with
fyeounce gloves"
"l be ready when the time and won't send manager
to discuss terms. They always arranged in advance
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
A. |. JOHNSON IS
named Director
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though his name had been mentioned
by some of his friends. The names
OF Mr.. Murphy, Peter J. Ford, Henry
r. lsaacs and others had been men
toned for the position.
Politically, Mr.. Johnson is
staunch Democrat. During the last
campaign he was member OF the
Business Mems Democratic League.
In speaking OF the appointment to-
day Mayor Price said:
81 have decided to appoint MIR. An
drew l.. Johnson a director jim the
Board of Street and Sewer Depart
ment. Mr.. Johnson and I have been
very warm friends for a number OF
years and associated together for
twenty-five years as directors in a
company of this city I, therefore.
feel that ] should have the privilege
OF a personal choice in this selec-
ton.
"Alr. Johnsons fitness and ability ia
iii the office is beyond question. he
being fully qualified to perform the du-
ties required of him, as he was a mem
her of the Board of Directors of the
Street and Sewer Department. several
years ago. Therefore he is more or less
familiar with the department. and
have no doubt he will give to the CITY
the same efficient service as when he wa,
n member of the department some years
ago.
81 have nothing but the highest praise
for the retiring member, Matthew d
Murphy. who has made an excellent Off
cial during his term of Office. know he
has made some sacrifice of his persona
business for this city and its work"
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
strive FOR $4,000
irish RELIEF FUND
Activities of Committee TO
be Continued, Now That
Bazaar is Over
MANY AWARDS MADE
AT CLOSING SESSION

Though the Irish relief bazaar off,
cially closed last night, there will be
no let-up in the activities Of the com
mittee in charge OF the affair, and
several entertainments are being
planned for the near future in order
to raise at least $4,000 in a short
time. The financial success of the ba-
zaar surpassed the hopes OF the most
optimistic, and though a complete re-
port has not yet been made, at least
$4,000 was cleared.
Auction sales featured the disposal
of goods last evening and practically
everything was cleared up. Great in
,terest centered on the awarding OF
the automobile which was the grand
climax of the bazaar. IL was awarded
to L. j. Ryan, of No. 621 South Van
Buren, street Miss Margaret Sulli.
van, twelve year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, Of No. 907
Church street, assisted the news.
,papermen as judges. A gold watch
was awarded to Mrs. Wadsley, of No
500 French street, and a ten dollar
gold piece to Miss y. Maien, of the
Hotel DUPONT.
Owing TO the number OF persons
present last evening and to the spir-
tied bidding at the auction counters.
it was impossible to make all the
and cart arc yet to be awarded Win
ners of them will be announced in the
near future. Prior to the naming OF
the winner of the automobile last
evening. Chairman Lally, of the COM
mittee, thanked the public for their
support in making the bazaar one o.
the most successful ever held in Will
mingtOn.
Prizes were awarded at the st. Pat
rick's and st. Pauls tables last even
ing as follows:
st. Pauls table. chest OF silver
Mrs. John B. Kruger. OF No. 922 West
Fourth street; silver service, Jane
McKeown. OF No. 626 West Fourth
street; electric lamp, J. Kelly OF
No. 1906 Market street; cut glass
table set, Mark Tierney, Of Linden
and Van Buren, streets; hand-paint-
ed pillow, of No. 934 West Sixth
street, and pillow, Mrs. Lyman, No
$500 Elm street.
St. Patrick's table. hall chair, Mrs
Lapsley, of No. 2210 Lamott street,
silver berry spoon. Miss NJ. Hughes
No. 1914 West Eighth street; spring
hat, !. Philips, No. 113 South Harri-
son street; large centre piece. J. j.
Kelly, No, 1905 Market street; tea
wagon, W. A. Brady. No. 916 West
street; hand painted sofa pillow, Miss
Nell Hasson, OF No 107 West Sew
enth street; and guest slippers, Louis
Miller, OF No. 617 West Fifth street
Evening journal., 1917-02-20
Nerve Greatest Factor in
Travis Wonderful Record

The retirement of Walter j. Travis,
the grand old man" of the links, brings
TO mind the fact that his success in golf
was due almost entirely to his wonder
full nerve.
When it is considered that Travis
never played golf until he was 80, an
age at which most golfers have reached
or passed their prime, his success lis
even more remarkable
Travis took up golf to benefit failing
health, but was not content at being a
"duiier." lie studied golf and soon
learned that he was not strong enough
to make long drives off the tee.
To remedy this he played for acct
racy and on approaches was the wizard
of his time. In a game his nerve never
failed him, regardless of conditions.
Travis became prominent in 1906
Evening journal., 1917-02-20

when he won the national amateur
championship. For three years he sue
cessfully defended his title
In 1904 he invaded the English courses
and won the British national title. being
the only American to turn this trick.
Following this he won the Metropoli
tan championship four times but age
was beginning to tell and he was never
-eally a great factor in national compe
tition again. His last great achievement
was the defeat in 1915 of Berry Travers.
Friends of Travis say the veteran won
this match on pure nerve after he had
heard that Travers had complained over
having drawn a Methuselah as an oppo-
nent.
Travis is now IS years old. He retired
from the game because Of the tennis as.
ISOLATION rule which bars a golf archi.
tect from amateur competition.