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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
IRISH IMMIGRATION
 HAS ALMOST CEASED,
Tn Nine Months Only 83 Irishmen
 Have Come to This Country.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Irish imnni- grafton to the United States has aI- most ceased since the war began Government statistics made public to- day showed that in the first nine months of this year only 83 Irishmen came to this country from their native land. During the same period last year 3,015 came.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

the money paid they received tmmu- nity.
 The fear now frankly expressed is that a determined action just now by the Carranza government may result long feared attempt to destroy the oil properties. In some quarters here, it is believed that Carranza will hesi- tate to drive the rebels to that point, in view of the political and economic dangers involved.
 Reports from Mexico City indicate some improvement in revolutionary conditions south of the capital al though the operations of Zapata in Morelos and of rebels whose leader is said to be Felix Diaz in Chiapas are of sufficient importance to occupy the attention of a large part of tha government army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
FATALLY INJURED AT
 SHIP AND ENGINE PLANT.
Joseph R. Joseph, 47, Fireman, Be-
 came Caught in the Machinery.

New London, Conn. Nov. 15-Joseph R. Joseph. 47, a fireman employed by the New London Ship and Engine company, was found badly injured 1ate this afternoon in the air compressor room. and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital He had be- come caught in the machinery in some unknown way He is survived by a wife and two children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
THIRTY MORE MILirANTS
 JOIN IN HUNGER STRIKE
Those Sent to WorI<house For Dis playing Banners Before White House.

Washington, Nov 15-The Woman's Party headquarters announced tonight that the thirty women sent to the dis trict workshops yesterday for dis playing banners before the White House had joined Miss Alice Paul in her hunger strike for treatment of the militants as political prisoners Twen- ty-eight of the prisoners will be brought out of the workhouse totnor- row to be tried for their demonstra- tions Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Stop Speculation
 in Butter and Eggs
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNC- ES VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT
SET OF RULES DRAWN UP
Goods Bought on Call Cannot be Offer ed for Resale During the Same Sea- son, One of the Rules.

Washington, Nov. 15.-Speculation in butter and eggs has been eliminat ed, the food administration announced today, by a voluntary agreement just made with representatives of all the country's butter and egg exchanges. A set of rules drawn up governing trans actions in these commodities prevents speculation and guards against ficti- tious prices.
 Some Regulations Adopted.
 The following are the chief pro visions of the regulations adopted:
 Goods bought on call cannot be of fered for resale during the same sea- son; goods sold on call must be of the grade offered, and actual deliveries must be made Bidding for grades of goods not offered or that are scarce for the purpose of raising prices is prohibited.
 No purchases are to be made on call except by persons actually engaged in the distribution of the commodity pur- chased, and goods must be purchased only for actual distribution in the or dinary course of business, and then only in such amounts are necessary to enable the purchaser to carry on his business efficiently.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
SCHOOL FOR TRAINING
 SHEPPARD WORKERS
Has Been Opened at the Plant at
 Newport News.

Newport News. Va, Nov 15-The governments first school for training shfpyard workers was opened here today at the plant of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.
 About 200 meR picked from the steel building yafds@ of the Atlantic coast, are to be instructed in both the theory and practice of shipbuild- ing.
 The school is one of the means adopted by the shipping board to speed up the ship construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
CHARGED WITH THEFT OF
 JEWELRY VALUED AT s15,OO0
Nathaniel Gustave Nabbie, a Negro
 Butler, Arrested in New York.

New York. Nov 15.-Nathaniel Gus tave Nabbie, 24 years old. negro butler in the household of w. w Her rick at Shfppan, Conn, was arrested here tonight, charged with the theft of $15.000 worth of jewelry from the Herrick household. The property was said by the police to have been found in the possession of the prisoner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
TWO AMERICAN STEAMERS
 REPORTED TORPEDOED.
One Off the Canary Islands, the Other
 Off the Algerian Coast.

New York, Nov. 15.-An American steamer was reported sunk off the Canary Islands by a. torpedo Nov. 2, and another, also by torpedo, off the Algerian coast near Djidjelli. on Nov g, according to a report by the United States Photographic office here Names of the vessels are not given
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
 KILLED OR WOUNDED
in Recent Smelling of Trenches by
 the Germans.

With the American Army in France, Wednesday, November 14-A number of American soldiers have been killed or wounded in the recent shelling of the American trenches by the Ger mans. One shell which dropped into a trench caused several casualties.
 The American artillery fire has been heavy recently. and there is good reason to believe that it has ac- counted for a considerable number of. the enemy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
ID DRIVE REBEL ARMY FROM OIL FIELDS
Determination of President Carranza of Mexico is
 Causing international Apprehension
FEAR ATTEMPT TO DESTROY THE OIL PROPERTIES

ceiling Exists That Influence Has Played Part Starting Movement Against Rebels in TamPicO Oil Fields Because of Huge Volume of Oil Shipped to the Aies-k4anueI Palaez and His Little Rebel Army Have Been Exacting Taxes From Foreigners Owning Oil Wells That District-VIa is in Personal Command of Troops Now Occupying the Ojinaga Port
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
MRS. ROSE sDIccI OF
 DERBY FATALLY BURNED
Clothing Caught Fire as She Was
 Pouring Oil on Kitchen Fire.

Derby, Conn, Nov. 15.-Mrs. Rose
 Dicci, A years old. was fatally burn ed here tonight at her home when her clothing caught fire as sch was pour cries brought in neighbors she was completely enveloped in flames. She was taken to Griffin hospital, where it was found that practically all of her body had been burned. The house caught fire but little damage was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
.Luxbura Back in Detention Camp

Buenos Aires, Nov. 15.-Count Won Lrxburg, the former German minis ter to Argentina, has been taken back back to the detention camp on the island of Martin Garcia. The former minister was brought to Buenos Aires yesterday and it was presumed then that he was to sail on a Dutch liner on his way to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Ex-,senator Pettisrew Furnishes sonds

Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 15-C. O.. Bailey, an attorney, announced today that R. F. Pettigrew, former United States senator from South Dakota. under indictment in South Dakota for violation of the espionage act, had furnished $5,000 bond for his appear ance before the next term of federal court here. Senator Pettigrew is in Chicago, and his return to South Da- kota is not now necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
MORTON F. PLANT REFLECTED
 CHAIRMAN OF DIRECTORATE
Of the Southern Express at Annual
 Meeting Held in New York.

Savannah. Ga, Nov. 15.-M. F. Plant of New York was reelected chairman of the board of the South ern Express company here today at the annual meeting of the directors and stockholders T. W. Leary, New York was again chosen president and all the other officers were reelected
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Cabled Paragraphs
Revolution in Ecuador.

Santiago, Chile, Nev. 15.-Advices from Lima. Peru, today announce the breaking out of a revolution in Ecua- dor. Several localities are reported in the hands of the revolutionists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
kerensky Close to Petroarad.

London. Nov. 15.-According to Petrograd despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company, dated Wednesday, Nov. IA, Kerenskys mixed detach- ments are concentrated close to Petro- grad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

lt is announced that the Argentine Government will grant authorization at an early date to arrange for a military mission to go to France, and a naval mission will be sent to Great Britain or the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Admiral Benson, member of the mis- sion to the inter allied conference which is to meet at Paris. returned to London from a visit to he British fleet during which he conferred with Vice. Admiral Beattie.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Serbian Premier to Visit Paris.

Paris, Nov. 15.-Nikolai P. Pachitch, the Serbian premier, according to Havas despatch from Corfu, left there yesterday for Paris to take part in the allied conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

J. L. Reynolds, vice president of the American Vanadium Go. was appointed director of steel supplies of the Council National Defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

A 3 1-2 per cent. dividend was de- clared on the stock of the Hooking Valley Railroad Company, being an increase of 1-2 per cent over the last disbursement on this issue, made six months ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

John F. Harris, bond dealer, was elected as general director of the s2 OOO, GOO. 900 war saving certificates for New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

An alliance of western farmers and organized labor to accomplish econ omic reforms through the medium of politics is planned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

In order to handle the woren's vote the Board of Elections will ask the New York Legislature to amend the election laws so as to permit the board to redistrict the city prior to registra-. ton day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Ernest Mignon, head of the Wire less Corporation of Elmira, N. Y.. was arrested by Federal agents. There is much mystery about the arrest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

William E. Parpart, in whose store in Hoboken 750 pounds of sugar was found, explained that he was holding it for regular customers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

More than 500 senators and deputies have arrived in Rome from all parts of the country to be at the opening of Parliament.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Oliver Wilson, of Peoria, Ill.,, master of the National Grange, demanded hat the Food Administration name a peerless day and stop the use of grain in brewing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Condensed Telegrams

Canada's new Victory Loan is being taken rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16
Deputies under Marshal Mccarthy

continued their drive against enemy aliens and those who do not move from the New York waterfront will be interned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Operation of German insurance com panieS in Brazil has been stopped and the Brazilian government will appoint liQuidatOrS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

 taken rapidly.
 German ships taken over by Uru- quay will be repaired at once
 The manufacture and sale of oleo- margarine in Canada, was begun.
 The American Sugar Refining Go. contributed $50 900 to the Y. M. C. A.
 An additional Ss1o,ooo,oCo was ad- vanced to France by the nited States.
 the Ohio coal mines after an l. w. W. outbreak.
 A German submarine sunk an un- armed merchant ship of Holland and a boy of Is was killed.
 Albert S. Strauss of New York, was appointed to represent the Treasury on the War Trade Board.
 A new plate mill of the United States Steel Corporation in South Chicago will be started next week.
 James p. McNichoI, state senator and Republican leader of Pennsylvania, dropped dead at his home in Philadel- pliia-
 A luncheon was given to Ambas- sador Page at London by the commer- cial committee of the House of Com mons.
 The Canadian Red Cross Society re- ceived a check for $500 from Miss Mar garet Wilson, daughter of the Pres idenh
 The yacht Noma, formerly the prop -rty of Vincent Astor, and now in the navy patrol service and reported sunk, is not.
 Shipbuilding,' munition and other plants engaged in war work will be given priority in receiving coal ship ments.
 Five men lost their lives in a fire which destroyed the Phillips House, in Shreveport La Two other men were injured.
 The United States Court imposed sentences of from six months to ten days on ten men who sold liquor to soldiers.
 The American Congress delegation visiting France was received by the Elysees.
 Operation of German insurance com panies in Brazil has been stopped and the Brazilian government will appoint
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Detectives are puzzled to determine whether Mrs. Annie Zuhy. 2S years old, who was found dead in the bed room of her home this afternoon. was murdered or whether she committed suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

In speech before the investment Bankers Association here Secretary McAdoo disclosed that government ex- penditures are running far below es- inmates given congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

There is rumor in England that the Germans are boring a tunnel under the channel to attack the country. The War Cabinet is discussing the inva- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

A burglar was chased out of Thos. Edison's home. He sransacked the in- ventor's private room. Edison is somewhere in the world" war device for the Government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The War Department will issue commissions to 1855 men in the second training camp at Plattsburfy for ser vice in the Ordnance Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The Canadian Red Cross Society re- ceived a check for $500 from Miss Mar garet Wilson, daughter of the Pres identI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Workers at the Armstrong Cork Go. plant at Lancaster. Pa. tried to hang
 foreman, Albert Sizenhufer, when he told them not to help in the work, as it was a war contract
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

A luncheon was given to Ambas- sador Page at London by the commer- cial committee of the House of Com mons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

A German submarine sunk an un' armed merchant ship of Holland and { boy of Is was killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The yacht Noma, formerly the prop -Tty of Vincent Astor, and now in the navy patrol service and reported sunk,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

German ships taken over by Cru- quay will be repaired at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The manufa cture and sale of oleo- margarine in Canada was begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

ShipbuiIding,' munition and other plants engaged in war work will be given priority in receiving coal ship rnentS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Albert S. Strauss of New York, was appointed to represent the Treasury on the War Trade Board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

A new plate mill of the United States Steel Corporation in South Chicago will be started next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

James p. McNichoI, state senator and Republican leader of Pennsylvania, dropped dead at his home in Philadel-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Armed guards were stationed aroune the Ohio coal mines after an l. w. w outbreak.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The American Sugar Refining Go. contributed $50 900 to the Y. M. C. A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

The American Congress delegation visiting France was received by the French President in the Palace of the ElySeeS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-16

Five men lost their lives in fire which destroyed the Phillips House. in Shreveport La. Two other men were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
Shoots Murderer Of
Uncle 15 Years After
Tragedy In ITALY

L - .
New Britain, Conn, Sept. 26-John
.di Vanzo and Steve Dugone, both Of
New York, were held without bonds
in police court today for trial at the
December term of superior court on
a charge of murder. They were ar
rested in New Haven late last night
after being chased in an automobile.
which, it is alleged, they hired in
Meriden to take them to New York.
The men are charged with shooting
and killing Raffaele Simonelli in this
city last night.
According to their stories, di Vanzo
came to this city from New York
Sunday and met Dugone, a former
acquaintance. Yesterday noon they
met Simoneli and discussed the war
and affairs in Italy. They met Simon
ELI again late in the afternoon. Di
Vanzo claims Simonelli told him he
could not return to Italy because he
had murdered a man there 10 years
ago. When di Vanzo heard Simon
ellis name, he knew, he said, that he
was face to face with the man who
had murdered di Vanzo'S uncle. Then
he shot him, he admitted, according
to the police.
Di Vanzo and Dugone boarded a
trolley car for Meriden and hired an
automobile to take them to New York.
They were apprehended in New Ha-
ven restaurant while eating their
supper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
Caught Trying TO
Sell Stolen Auto
Sent Back to r. /


Charged with the theft Of a car the
property Of Providence business
man, William b. Carr. 18 years, Of
Providence, and Henry H Clayton. 20
yearS u Philadelphia, were sent back
TO Provtdence today, to stand trial
for the theft.
Tne youths were arrested In this
city last night by Detectives Wheeler
and Derrick trying to dispose OF the
machine--a $1,000 touring car-for a
comparatively insignificant sum. The
auto bore a Massachusetts registra-
ton number and Rhode Island and
Connecticut markers were found IN
the machine. The auto is owned bv
business man named Marks. in
Prov1dence and was stolen few DAYS
ago. - :
According to the police. Providence
has become the headquarters for New
England auto thieves and a number
OF these Offenders were recently ar
rested In a raid on a rendezvous our
side of Providence. where numerous
stolen machines were found on an
abandoned farm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
u. S. MERCHANT
FLEET OF 1900
SHIPS IN YEAR
Will Have a Tonnage of
100000, Shipping Board
Announces.

Washington, Sept. &c - Within a
little more than year the United
States will have an ocean-g going mer-
chant fleet Of more than 1000 ships,
aggregating 100000 tons, the ship
ping board announced today in a
statement giving details of the gov
ernment's shipbuilding program
This amount compares with a
present tonnage of 100000 of which
100000 tons represents German and
Austrian ships under operation by the
United States. The American ships
available for overseas service number
45S with tonnage of 2j871,000.
There are lit German and Austrian
ships with a, tonnage Of 100000.
The emergency fleet corporation
has Communicated in American ship
yards nearly 40 steel ships of more
than 100000 tons, and has con-
racted for 636 ships with a tonnage
of 3.124,70o.
1.-THE fleet in prospect said the
statement, sis already becoming a
reality. Several Of the Communicated
ships have been completed and are
already taking cargo; others will
leave the ways in, increasing numbers
with each succeeding month. The
ships for which the shipping board
has contracted are under cpnstruc-
ton and the first launching is expect
ed within so to 90 days.
Sin addition to the ships building
and contracted for the board plans to
construct several million tons, for
which a billion dollars appropriation
has just been asked Of Congress- -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
More beauties for
home comfort.

Fneweave scrim is bordered with tasteful designs in
blue or yellow Especially pretty for service in sleeping
room. 29c yard.
Mercerised scrim and marqusette is beautied by
fancy border Excellent quality and with handsome lus-
ter. 29c to SOC yard.
Madras from Scotland is soft and will drape grace
fuy-and is both new and attractive of pattern zoe
and 35c yard.
Rich velour for pillows andtable runners is plain of
color-but what beautiful hues. So a yard.
Newest rope portiers have ropes of chenille aternat-
ing with bands of tapestry clever combination and e.
fective $3.50 to So
/. floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
HARRY BUSH.

s. Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral of Harry
Bush from the family residence, Park
avenue extension, Fairfield, this morn
ing at 8:15 O'Clock and at st. Patrick s
R. c. church at o'clock where a high
mass of requiem was sung by Rev.
John G. Lynch. The church choir
sang cave Maria" at the offertory and
after mass. Some Sweet Day" Dele
cations from Court Iranistap, Fores-
tiers of America, and Brotherhood of
America attended. There was a
wealth of floral tributes. The pail
bearers were Horace Hall, Martin
Check, Luke Davis, Charles Crochet,
Charles Lacy and Edward Collins
Burial was in st. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
Hardwear rug
without SeaIn==S18.

Here is the rug for service in small where there
is to be hard servce-den sewing groom or library
Ills Brussels rug Of even close staunch weave
And It's woven without seam. That means there
weak spots for treadng feet to search That
means it will evenly all That pattern
clean and sharp in all places.
In tans and mixed green's and other durable tasteful
colors for service in honey rooms.
Seven by nine feet-$18.
& Third floor 6s5s i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
JUNIOR ORDER, GUAM,
HONORS LOCAL MAN

Charles Barrett of Bird ssport was
elected inside sentinel yesterday af-
ternoon at ths~24tll annual convention
OF the State Council, Junior Order,
United American Mechanics held at
Hartford. The other officers elected
follow:
Councillor, William s. Benton of
New Haven; vice councillor, Jacob
Schneider of New Britain; conductor,
Julius Kellner of Danbury; junior
past councillor. Robert G. Turner;
warden, William Harris of Middle
town; outside sentinel, H. L. Wheeler
Of Bethel; chaplain, c. E. Holmes of
South Manchester; secretary, William
Dauchy of Stamford; treasurer, Fred
G.. Prelle of New Britain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26

ESTATE OF CONNECTICUT,
EDISTRICT OF BRDGEPORT, S.,
{PROBATE COURT.
Sept. 26. 1917.
Estate Of William T. Gerrish, late
|pf the townlo OF Bridgeport, IN said dis
4trfct, deceased.
The Court Of Probate for the dis-
<trict of Bridgeport hath limited and
{aIlowed six months from the date
thereof Tor Creditors Of said estate to
exhibit their cIzims FOR settlement.
Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts properly attested, within said
time, Will be debarred recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
TO
HELEN r. MORRISON,
Administrative,
Care of John J. Phelan, Attorney,
County Court House. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
MARCEL BoRREMANs.

The funeral of Marcel Borremans
was held from the undertaking par
1ors of Frank Poke & Son, 773 State
street, this morning at $3.50 o'clock
and a half hour later from St. An
thongs French R. C. church where a
high mass of requiem was sung by
Rev. Edward Hayes, assistant at ST
Augustine's church. The church choir
sang the responses of the mass. The
pail bearers were A. Piechowski, H.
III. Kemp, E. s. Lester and P. De-
Bruyne. Burial was in st. Michaers
cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON.

The funeral of Elizabeth William
son was held from the, family resi-
dence, 115 Reservoir avenue, this
afternoon at 2 o'clock Burial was in
Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
BERNARD DoLAN.

Funeral services for Bernard Do1an
were held this morning at g O'Clock
at the undertaking parlors of Guilt
nan, Mullins & Buckley, 293 Golden
Hill street. Rev. Matthew Judge, as
sistant at Sacred Heart RI C. church,
off1ciated. The pail bearers were
James Mccarthy, Edward Mccarthy
Herbert Donahue,, William McCor-
mick, James McGrath and Frank
Thornhill. Burial was in st. Mchael's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-26
ALICE GRUMMAN.

The obsequies of Mrs. Alice -Grum-
man were held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the mortuary chapel of
Henry E. Bishop, Fairfield avenue.
Rev. w. L. Douglas, pastor of the
Southport Methodist church, conduct
ed the funeral services. Burial was in
Oak Lawn cemetery. Fairfield.