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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
NEW HAVEN ROAD IS
 GIVEN UNTIL APRIL i, 1918
To Sell $1,5oo,o 900 In Bonds and 10000
 Shares in Eastern Steamship Lines

New ork, March 7,-The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com pany and the New England Naviga- tion Company. under a decree signed by Judge Mayer in federal district anrii T. ~ IsIs to Sen s1 500 eoo Sen in bonSa n6. and 20,000 shares of stock of the Eastern Steamship Corporation and the Eastern Steamship Lines Inc A decree of October of October IT, 1914, fixed the date of sale as not later than July 1, 1917, and the corporations re- gently requested that the sale be post poned until January 1, 1918, asserting that they hoped to dispose of the se- curities at a profit as the result of a reorganization
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
g BRITISH SHIPS WERE
 SUNK WEEK OF MARCH 4.
Twelve Merchantmen Were Unsuccess- fully Attacked During That Period.

London. March ', 7.45, D. m-An off, cial statement issued today says that g British merchant vessels were sunk by mine or submarine during the week ending March 4. Of these, 14 were of 1,60O tons gross or over and nine were under 1t500 tons. In the same period three British fishing vessels were sunk. The statement includes one merchant vessel and one fishing vessel sunk during the previous week but not included in azprevious statement
 Twelve British merchant vessels were unsuccessfuf1y attacked by sub- marines during the week
 The number of merchant vessels of all nationalities of more than 100 tons net arriving at United Kingdom ports during the week was 2,52S. The mum Der sailing was 2.477. These figures are exclusive of fishing and local craft
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
GREAT BRITAIN TO PROHIBIT
 GOODS or ENEMY ORIGIN
Exceptions For Goods to be Admitted l
 Under Special LiesnEe.

Washington, March IA cablegram from the American consul-general at London today said that after April Great Britain would prohibit the i'm portation of goods of neutral manu- lecture in whose production nave en- tered materials and and labor of en- five per cent of the cost. Exceptions will be made for goods to be admitted under special license.
 Department of commerce officials said today the order would have little effect upon industries in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

suspend constitutional guarantees. Tll1 bill now only needs the pFonidontG signature to become a law.
 General Jose Miguel Gomez has been described as the leader of the Cuban revolt Forces which he comMandod were defeated by those of Colonel Collazo late in February in O battle on the Jatibonico river boundary between the provinces of CamaGuoy and Santa Clara, and it was reported that the i'm gurrectoS had been diSperBed Into email bands and that General Gomez had taken flight.
 President MenOcal was recently quoted as attributing the Cuban revolt to the "unbridled ambition" of Gouerai Gomez to overthrow him, but this Vn1 denied by General GomeE'B friends. A few days ago 1t was stated that a Cuban judge had found a. true bin against General Gomez on a cIlarr8 of conspiracy and revolution and had fixed bail at $z00, ,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
VILLA FORGE NOW
 READY TO GIVE BATTLE.
Challenge Sent to Military Commander
 at Juarez

Fl Paso. Tex. March "A message was received here last night and transmitted to General Jose Carlos Murguia, the military commander in JuareZ. from the commander of the Villa force which is at San Martin ranch, informing him they were ready to give battle. The San Martin ranch Is SO miles southeast of Juarez and r miles south of Fort Hancock, Texas
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
FOR MORAL SUPPORT
 OF FRENCH SOLDIERS
Prominent Erenchmen Participate in
 Demonstration at the Sorbonne.

Paris, March ', 4.30 p. m.-Some of the best known men in France par ticipated today in a stirring demon stration at the Sorbonne. held with the object of giving moral support to the French soldiers. A large plumber of organizations, without distinction as to party, were represented and grouped under the title of "All France Firm for a Victory of Right
 President Poincare and Premier Briand, who were surrounded by the other members Of the government and the ambassadors and ministers of all lied nations. were given a rousing ova- ton as they entered the hall to the sound of the Marseillaise. Paul Des- chanel, president of the chamber of deputies was loudly appiauded dur ing a spirited address.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
RESOLUTION REBUkING SENATOR JOHN D. WORKS
Has Been Offered in the Upper House
 oE the California Legislature.

Sacramento, Cal, March "A con- current resolution deploring the action Of United States Senator John D. works In taking part in the filibuster againss the armed neutrality bill and faVoring change in the rules of the United States senate was offered in the upper house of the California leg islature today by five democratic mem bers. The resolution approves the arming of merchant ships and urges support of the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
AMERICAN LEGATION AT
 COPENHAGEN BUSY
Trying to Facilitate the Departure of
 Americans Now There.

Copenhagen, via London, March T.AB D. m.-The American legation here having done it's utmost towards RacfIi- tating the departure of Americana now in Copenhagen has been request ed to obtain permission of the United States government to have a Warship or an American passenger vessel sent over for those who are stranded here. Thus far the legation has not con Sented to make any such request. aI- though the situation is becoming moro and more difficult for those Americana who must live here under the flnoet expensive conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
PREPARING FOR TRIAL OF
 GERMAN SPY CONSPIRACY.
Department of Justice Officials Are
 Ready for Grand Jury Hearing.

New York. March 7.-Department of justice officials in this city were pre- pairing today for presentation to a federal grand jury tomorrow evidence In their possession concerning the German spy conspiracy in this coun- try. While their work was conducted secretly, it was learned that important documents had arrived by messenger from Washington which it was be- lieved would further connect Dr. Err nest Sekunna, a German chemist, and Dr. Chandre Chakraberty. a Hiadoo "physician." with Wolf von Igel, at tache of the German embassy, who sailed with Count von Bernstorh after indictments against him In this coun- try had been dismissed.
 Dr. Sekunna and Dr. Cha1zraberty were arrested Tuesday and, according to the police, confessed that they had plotted under direction of Won Ige1 to invade India with a military force by way of China.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
MULE SUPERIOR TO
 HORSE AND MOTOR CAR
In Delivery of Rural Mail Through
 Roads Packed With Snow.

Middleboro, Mass. March 2. A sure-footed mule. accustomed to many hardships, proved superior today to horse and motor car in the delivery of rural mail through highways packed deep with drifts of. ice and snow. Not since the rural route hereabout was established fifteen years ago have such road conditions been reported as result of Q binding March snow storm. Samuei C$7Glford. a carrier tried to reach the country districts in a horse-drawn pUng, hut made no progress. Later sn autou1obije was pressed into usa. but like the horse, it failed. Then Guiifcrd hired 8 mule and experienced no further trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY
 FEDERAL FARM BOARD
Of oHieers and Directors of Land
 Bank ct sprlnafield.

Washington, March 7-rhe fedo,,g farm board today announced the an- pointment of the following oh1cerg n1ld directors of the federal land bank nf Springfield, Mass: President, Leon ard e. Robinson. of New York; vica president, B. C.. Mcintyre. Of EsSf Waterford, Me; secretary, Edward TI Wilkins. Of M4ddletown. Conn; trsas- urer, Edwin H. ForriStaIL of Cort- land, N. Y. The on1cers and Her bert Myrick of SprIngfieId. Nnra eru named as directors. Kingnnan Brew ster, of Springfield, was appointed registrar and attorney.
 MT. Robinson. president of the new bank, has been for many years in charge of the farm loan buBiness of the Jewish Agricultural and Indus trial Aid society with headquarters in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
DRASTIC ANTI CIGARETTE LAW HANGS OVER KANSAS.
Would Prohibit the Sale, Barter or Use of Cigarettes Within the State.

Topeka, Kas., March 7.-The Kansas senate passed today the house anti clsarette Dln with an amendment which prohibits the sale. barter or use Of cigarettes by anyone within the state. Friends of the measure declare the amendment will make the bill un- constitutional and urge it's removal Defore the measure is taken up again in the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
CONGRESSWOMAN RANKIN
 VISITS STATE LEGISLATURE Received and Shook Hands With the
 Members of Both Branches.

Hartford. Conn. March 7.-IThe wo- man suffrage advocates and those op- posed to the proposed constitutional amendment giving women the right of suffrage mustered large forces at the capitol this afternoon when the house committee on constitutional amend ments held the hearing.
 Congressman Rankin of Montana, the first woman to be elected to the national house, was visitor at the house session sat beside MT. Shaw, house chairman of the committe on woman suffrage. and at the senate session she was the guest of Senator Williamson. Congressman Rankin received and shook hands with many of the members of both branches and was the center of attraction at the hearing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
CONSIDERING AN ADDITIONAL
 LOAN OF s25, 5,coo, ,oco TO CHINA
The Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago.

Chicago, March 7.-The Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings bank, which loaned the republic of China s5,000.000 several months age is considering the advisabiHty of making an additional loan of $25 900, = poo to that government. Next Satur- day John J. Abbott, a vice president. and Henry Russell P1att, an attorney for the bank, will depart for Picking to make an inquiry on the proposed loan. They will sail from Vancouver. B. C., for China within ten days
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
AUSTRIA CALLS OUT
 YOUTHS OF 16 YEARS,
Likely to Call Out Men Aged from 54
 to 61 Years.

Paris, March ', 4.45 D. m-A Zurich despatch to the Temps says that the Austrian minister of war has called into service the class of 1920, that is, youths born in 1899 and 1900 The re- cruits, it is stated, must present themselves on March 10 for immediate service. The despatch adds that it is reported that the Austrian government IS likely to call out men aged from 54 to 61 years who are capable of giving military service
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
cHtNA's BREAK WITH O
 GERMANY 10 REPORTED. 5edef Prevails in Picking That China
 Will Join Entente.

Peking, March 6 Os1ayod) .-iUhs immediate breaking off of relMeioHH with Germany is expected here, and it Is generally predicted that China viii join the entente. This belief is due to the fact that degpatches from Tien Tsin say that Tuan Chi Jui, who TO- signed March and left for Tisn Tnln ha5 decided to return to the oar4trf immediately and resume the prsndier- ship. It is said that President Ih Yuan Hung has agreed to give the cabinet fun power to frame Che foroign policy.
 The cabinet is known to favor eho severing of relations with Gormauv and parliament is showing a dlsDoni- ton to follow the leadership of Tiuan Chi Jut rather than that of tho pres-
 A despatch from Pelring AHarch 4 said the cabinet had decided to Join the United States in BeverinE dlpio- matic relations with Germany but fhaf the president refused to approve sf such action. Thereupon One prernfer resigned and left for Tien Tsdn, ac- companied by several other mennberr of the cabinet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
WAY CLEARED FOR
 ARMINC OF VESSELS
Senate in Caucus Votes to Adopt Procedure That Will
 Prevent Repetition of FiIibuster
EIGHT MORE THAN THE NECESSARY WO-THIRDs

Democrats Voted Unanimously Support Rule Under Which Debate Could be Limited by Two Thirds Vote-Repub- lcians Voted 30 to to Support the Same Change La Toilette Failed to Attend Party Caucus-Resoluon Embodyng Change Will be Reported in Senate Today Senator Owen Gave Notice That He Will Urge Majority Rule.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS
 CONTRACTED A COL b
Has Decided Not to Receive Caller
 Condition Not Serioua.
WashfnR-ton. Ma

Washington, March 7-Presideut Wilson took to his room today with a cold contracted about a week as-o and made worse during his fnaugUrntion Monday. After seeing a group of san- ators early this morning and then con- eerrfng with Secretary Lansing and Secretary McAdoo, decided to geo uo more callers and went to his bedroom. His condition is not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
coNGREssMEN-ELEcT
 ARE PHYSICALLY FIT
Ebenezer J. Hill of Connecticut Is
 III, But is Improvina Rapidly.

Washington, March 7.-OfHcia1 ad- vices to democratic and republican house leaders showed that all of the newly elected membership is physical iy able to respond immediately to a call for an extra session. Ebehezer J. Hill of Connecticut. one of the veteran republican members. is i'll, but is inn proving rapidly.
 No other republican members are i'll so far as known here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
FIRST RARkENTINE BUILT
 IN BOSTON IN 25 YEARS
Going to New York to Load a Cargo
 For Sweden.

Boston. March 7.-The barkentine Herdis, the first square-rigged sail ing vessel built in this vicinity in 25 years. sailed today for New York to load a cargo for Gothenburg, Sweden. She registers 2.200 tons and was re- gently launched at Chelsea The Herdis is understood to be the first of fleet of sailing vessels ordered by the Herdis Sailing Ship company of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
U. s. AVIAToRs SCOUTING
 FOR VILLA TROOPS
Located Band in the Vicinity Of sar
 Martino.

E1 Paso, Texas, March IA United States army airplane, carrying a pilot and military observer, crossed the Mexican border near Fort Hancock Texas, today, to scout for a band of 50 Villa troops reported to have been seen in the vicinity of San Martlno Chihuahua. After flying fifteen mfleF into Mexico, the airplane returned without seeing any armed forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
SUCCESS FOR RUSSIAN
 TROOPS IN PERSIA
Are Pursuing the Turks, Who Are Re-
 tiring South.

Petrograd, March 2, via London, 4.45 p. .-(British Admiralty Per Wire less Press). Russian troops which re- gently captured the Persian. town of Hamadan from the Turks have now gained possession of Asadabad sum init, ten miles southwest of Hamadan, says the Russian official statement is- sued today. and are pursuing the Turks who are retiring further south towards Kangavar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Manuel de Arriaga, nrst president of the republic of Portugal, Is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The Cunard liner Orduna, whicl left New York Feb. 24 for Liverpool arrived safely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
GOMEZ AND ENTIRE STAFF CAPTURED
Announcement Made at President Menoca's Palace
 in Havana, Yesterday
NEWS RECEIVED WITH CHEERING BY OFFICERS

Former President Has Been Leading RevOIutionNes of Capture Came in Despatch From Secretary of the n- terior Aureio Herrera, Who is Commanding the Cam paign in the Province of Santa CIara-Cuban Senate Has Passed Bill Authorizing President Suspend Cons tutonal Guarantees
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Raising Price of Refined Petroleum.

Oil company of New York today an- nounced an advance of 5 points in re- fined petroleum, making cases 12.5 cents a gallon, tanks 5.25 cents and barrels 10 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Cabled Paragraphs

French Bark Footed as Missing. London, March 7.-The French bark Pacifique has been posted at Lloyds as missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

After Saturday Holland will be com pelled to prohibit the export of bread to Belgium account of the German | submarine warfare.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Prohibition Probable In Nebrasla.

Lincaln, Neb., March IA 'Sbone dry" prohibition bill passed the lower house of the Nebraska legislature to- day. s4 to 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Reports of the interstate Commerce Commission from 104 railroads during January show that the railroad rev. enues were $177.0s2,1ss. and expenses $126, ,272, ,472.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

President Wilson approved the sen-
 tence of five years at hard labor in
 Leavenworth prison imposed upon
 former Second Lieutenant Jack B. Rig don, of the Second Arkansas Infantry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

the action of United States Senators Cummings and Kenyon of Iowa, in the
 1libuster bill, was introduced in the Iowa Legislature by Representative E. D. Hayburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Movements of Steamships.

New York. March z. = Arrived Steamer Baltic. Liverpool
 New York. March 7.- Arrived: Steamer Rochambeau. Bordeaux.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Eightsen hostile air machines were shot down on Sunday by German
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Exports of cotton for the week end ed March were 7e.4 bales.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Hogs established new high record Lat Chicago when they sold at s14.55 rper 100 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

1 Three men were killed and four others seriously injured in freight
 wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mogetown, near Indianapolis
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Thirty Americans, including United States consuls and clerks in the lega- tions at Berlin, arrived at Havana from Corunna aboard the steamer Alfonso KILL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Fire destroyed the carstsn's packing
 plant at Tacoma, at a loss of $325, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

President Wilson nominated Brig. Gen. Hunter-Ldggett. in the army, a, major-generaI. to take the place made vacant by the recent death of Major General Funston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The Supreme Court refused to re- open or reconsider its recent decision in the Diggs- -Caminetti White Slave cases and denied the application of F Drew Caminetti of Sacramento for re- hearing of it's decree affirming his conviction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

l The compulsory military bill, which passed th&Utah Senate last week, was approved by the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Nebraska censures Senator Norris.

- Nebraska Censures Senator NorrIs.
 Lincoln, Neb-, March IA reso1u- ton directed at United States Senator Norris, censuring him for assisting in the national fiIibuster on the armed neutrality bill, was voted down today by the Nebraska senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Mrs. Rca Paroiln, . sister of the late Pope Plus x, died at Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

a resolution condemning in unmeas- ured terms the action of the United States senators who prevented a vote last week in the upper House of Con- gress on the armed neutrality bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference, in annual session at At lantic City, N. J., adopted resolution pledging its support to President Wifi son in the present international sftua- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The Colorado senate has defeated by vote of IT to 16 the resolution in- troduced censuring the twelve United States senators named in news des- patches as responsible for the killing of the armed ships bill asked of con- gross by President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Condensed TeIegrams

Imporss af the port of New York or March 5 totailed $s.S05, ,720.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The outbreak of smallpox in Berlin and vicinity has caused the military
 authorities to order compulsory vac- cination.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The New York Senate passed without opposition the Gilchrist Duff bill, which would require that the American flag be displayed at all times in the State legislative chambers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Calls for help were sent out by the British freight steamship c. R. Grove, aground in Ambrose Channel, oppo- site Coney Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

A bill seeking to extend to womer the right to vote for presidential cleo tors was defeated in the New Hamp- shire house of representatives by 2 vote of 204 to 15z.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Edward Kerr7. member of the 22d. Regiment of Engineers, was killed when he was knocked down and run over by an automobile truck at Fifth Avenue and 91st Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Action by Australian Senate.

Melbourne, via London, March q, 500 D. m.-The Australian senate by a vote of 2S to today adopted a res- olution calling for home rule for Ire-
 land without undue delay" substitut-
 ing that phrase for the word "immedi- ately"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The international Boatmen's Union Of 1,5zS members at a meeting passed resolutions to stand by the President in any action he takes to defend
 American interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The output of ors at the mines of Cripple Creek. Colo, in February, was valued at $9o9,0 ,021.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

The Common Council by a vote of 15 to refused to rent the Michigan National Guard Armory at Grand Rapids, to packers of a peace meeting because it was proposed to have. United States Senator Robert La Fol- 1ette as the principal speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Nelson Judd of Bridgeport, alias Google" Watson, was found guilty by a jury in the United States district court of selling narcotic drugs ir vio- lation of the law. He was sentenced to four years in the federal prison at Atlanta Ga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
TWO NEW CASES REPORTED
OF SPINAL MENINGITIS
tBy Associated Press J

COLUMBIA. s. c., December 2I.--
Two new cases OF spinal meningitis
were reported at Camp jackson to-day.
No deaths occurred. The number of
cases now is Ill and thirty-five deaths,
according 10 records at divisional! head
quarters.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
IN AND OUT or TOWN.

Misses Katherine Manning. OF wash
ington. and Elizabeth Scales. OF Green's
boro. y. g. are guests OF Mr. and Mrs.
5. ". Travers. at Coz West Franklin
street, for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubin l.. Boulware have
returned TO Baltimore after 4 visit to
Captain and Mrs. +. +. Smith, on Grove
Avenue.
Miss Margaret Str;nEfcllow. Of Mon
roc Terrace, left yesterday TO visit her
sister in ST. Louis.
Mrs. Barton II. Wise is leaving this
week for a short visit 10 relatives in
Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. w. T.. Carson and her children.
Of Riverton. will arrive shortly 70 visit
relatives here.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Hunter Wyatt. OF
Washington. are spending the holidays
with Mrs. Wyatts sister Mrs. Hay T.
Thornton. OF Park Avenue.
Mrs. Vivian s Dickinson and her