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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO BLOW UP SHIP
Three Men Arrested in New York by
 Members of "Bomb Squad"

New York, Oct 10.-Three men charged with conspiring to blow up ships in New York harbor in 1916 were arrested here tonight by members are Eugene Riester, 32 years old, a restaurant proprietor; Jos&ch Zefert, 37 years old, a printer, and Walter Uhde, 30 years old, a lfthographer. Uhde never has been naturalized. The others are American citizens.
 The conspiracy in which the three men were involved, according to the police was responsible for the de- struction bS bombs and fires of $5.OC,- GOO worth of ships and cargoes.
 "The chief conspirators," said Cap tain Tunney of the bomb squad, were Dr. Kari Schimmel, who scaped to Buenos Aires and later made his way to Rotterdam; Captain Franz Won Rin!telen, already convicted of con- spiracy: Captain Otto Wolpert, super intendent of the Atlas line pier, who is now under $25,000 bail; Captain Sern- berg, an aide of Won Rintelen, who es- and the three men under arrest.
 At a meeting held in March 1915, $20,000 was appropriated to be div1d- ed between Schimmel and Wolpert for distribution among others in the con- spiracy. At a subsequent meeting the placing of bombs~was discussed. Rfes- ter was chosen to handle the bombs and pay out the money. At this meet ing Wolpert supplied a list of 30 ves- sells in New Work harbor.
 ''The third conference was held the night before the Lusitania sailed and RieSter in coflDliance with orders from Schinmel and Wo1pert, gave out bombs to two men, one of them, Uhde, to be placed on vessels in this har- bor.
 After the Lusitania sailed Schim- mel boasted that he had covered the Lusitania with nine cigars the word used by the conspirators for bombs. The bombs were timed by attaching an aluminium cap to a chamber contain ing sulphuric acid. The explosion oc- cured when the cap was eaten through the acid"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
ITALY TO REFUSE TO
 SURRENDER COCCHl
Italy Refuses to Grant Extradhion of
 Murderer of Ruth Cruaer.

Rome, Oct 10-After long consider ation, the Italian government has de- cided not to grant the extradition of Alfredo Cocchi, who killed Ruth Cru ger in New York.
 The Italian government expressed regret that it is unable to meet the wishes of the American authorities. Emmanuel Fino who has been acting as representative of the New York dis tict attorney, is Kow endeavoring to arrange the sending of Coccht to the United States under arrest to give testimony in regard to his reported as- sociations with members of the New York police department.
 Because of the provisions of the Italian penal code and the lack of proof that Cocchi was an American citizen, it was indicated shortly after his ar- rest last summer that his extradition probably could not be brought about.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TROLLEYS IN COLLISION
 NEAR WATERBURY,
Several Passengers Were Seriously In-
 jured-Fronts of Cars Smashed.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Oct. 1o - The head-on collision of two trolley cars on the Waterbury and MiIldale Tramways company (the Green line) at the Mill Plain schoolhouse, near here, at 9.30 tonight, resulted in the complete smashing of the fronts of both cars and serious injuries to several passen- gers. The cars were clipping along in opposite directions between Water bury and MilldalS and one crew or the other neglected to turn a twitch. All four of the trol1eymen concerned de nfed responsibility
 The person most badly hurt was Mrs. James $. Martin, "A, of '149 Bris- tol street, South1ngton, who suffered cuts and a bruised shoulder and inter nal injury. She will live. She was taken by auto ambulance to her home.
 Others injured were: Mrs. James Sullivan of Plainvil1e. two teeth knock ed out and sprafned right leg; Miss Agnes McGrath. Southington. cuts and internal injuries; Burton Ta--Ior, cut shoulder; Freq ~'il- eOE; Meriden road, injured left chest. hip and leg, and Motorman J. K. Badger, injured right shoulder. B1d- ger and Mrs. Sullivan are in St. Mary's hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
COLUMBIA STUDENTS
 FOUGHT ONE ANOTHER
When They Assembled to Discuss Dis.
 missaI of Two Professors.

New York, Oct. 10.-Columbia uni versity students fought one another in front of the library steps today when they assembled to discuss the action of the trustees recently in dismissinR two professors for their utterances in connection with the war.
 Groups calling themselves "rebels" and ''loyalists'' engaged in a free for all battle in which faces were scratch ed and clothing torn. Several hundred women were among the 1000 students who had assembled
 The meeting had been advertised ''ns protest against the suppression of academic freedom by the trustees"
 When the battle was over and speak ing began several students charged that the meeting originated not with the students themselves but with per-
 The professors disUissed last week were J. McKeen Catch and Henry w. l.. Dana
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
BRITISH REPRISALS
 ON GERMANY SOON,
Bombing of Towns and Villages Will
 Be in Full Swing Before Long.

London, Oct. 1o-Sir Auckland Geddes minister of national service in a speech delivered at Nottingham last night, predicted that grim work of bombing German towns and villages would be in full swing before many wished it had been possible to avoid inf1icting that last punishment on women and innocent children in Ger many, but that the brutal spirit ruling Germany made 1t inevitable.
 This decision had been reached, the speaker added, reluctantly and not in any spirit of vengeance but in pursu- ance of the inexorable law which life lays on every man, Thou shalt protect thy women and children or perish"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

As is customary after the attainment of the objectives of his drives, Field Marshal Haig on Wednesday permitted the British troops in Flanders to have a breathing spell while consolidating their gains of Tuesday along the Ypres front Likewise the French forces on the British left flank were busily en- gagged in organizing their newly won positions.
 A heavy rain fell during the day and no attempts ct strong attacks were made by either side, although at various points there were small forays in the nature of line strengthening op- erations by the British and French and weak attempts at counter offensive by the Germans. These latter man. oeuvers all were repulsed and the al lies held the ground they won in Tues days offensive.
 Along the right bank of the Mouse in the Verdun sector the Germans north of the Bois 1e Chaume, following a violent bombardment,4 attacked the French line and penetrated it at sev- eral points, but were kept from pro- ceeding farther by the fire of General Petains arti1erists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CAPTAIN BOEHM IS IN A
 BRITISH EXPERIMENT CAMP
Was Taken Of a Dutch Steamer at
 Falmouth.

New York. Oct. 1O.-Captain Hans Boe1m, mentioned in the German for eign office telegrams made public by the state department. was taken by British officers off the Dutch steamer Zeelandia at Falmouth, bound from Spain for Holland. It was stated that Boehm, who was travelling under an American passport, issued in the name of Jelks Leroy Thrasher of Quitman, Ga, at first stoutlv maintained that Thrasher was his name. Later, how ever, he admitted his identity.
 According to the ,story he told at that time, Boehm. after service in the German army, went to the United States, where he was employed in the German secret service.
 Thrasher, whom Boehm claimed to be in his application for an American passport, was a Georgian who came to New York several years ago to en- gage in the theatrical business
 Boehm. after his arrest, was placed in an internment camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
ANNUAL CONVENTION
 OF KINGS DAUGHTERS
Mrs. William H. DawIey Elected Pres ident, Mrs. Lewis O. Potter, Secre- tary.

Danbury, Conn.,, Oct 10-The an- nual convention of the Kings Daugh- ters began here today and will con- Clude tomorrow. The opening session was presided over by Mrs. Leslie E. Blackburn of Thomaston, the vice president Mrs. Roland Hill, of this city, welcomed the hundred delegates and the response was made by Miss Harriet Eaton of Hartford.
 At the business session in the after noon reports showing a prosperous read by the following officers: Presi- dent, Mrs. William H. Dawley, of Norwich; Mrs. Lewis O. Potter. Nor wich, secretary; and Mrs. Ida J. Lyon, New London, treasurer. Committee repirts were also heard
 In the evening the meeting was pre- sided over by the president and the principal speaker was Miss Clara general secretary of the organization. Election of of ficers will be held tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TO BE GUESTS OF SOUTHERN
 COMMERCIAL CONGRESS-
Diplomats from the Thirteen Nations
 at War With Germany.

New York, Oct. 1o-The ambassa- dors and the ministers to the United States from thirteen nations at war with Germany will be the guests of the Southern Commercial congress on one day during it's ninth annual con- vention here next week. On Tuesday they will be welcomed to the city by Mayor John Purroy MitchePs commit tee on national defense. The diplomats will represent France, Great Britain, Japan, Russia, Portugal, Siam, Cuba, China, Panama, Serbia, Belgium and Greece. Besides these the diplomatic representatives of Peru and Uruguay have been invited
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
FOUR STEAMERS FIGHT
 THREE SUBMARINES.
Italian and American Ships Have Brush With Them In the Mediter- rAnean.

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 10-The mas ter of an Italian steamer whic harrived here yesterday reported that with an other Italian steamer and two AmW4- can steamers on Sept IT they were attacked in the Mediterranean by three German or Austrian submarines.
 In the attack the submarines were driven off with probably the loss of enc. The captain said a shot pierced the coming tower of one o fthe enemy boats. The four ships, he said, kept up a delivery of shell and the subma- rines disappeared. He. said number of torpedoes discharged at the mer- chant ships went wide of their mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CANADIAN BLACK WATCH
 NOW AT WATERBURY.
fhey Secured Twentythree Reeruits- i Had Audience of 5000. ,,

Waterbury Conn.,, Oct. 10.-Twenty- Iehree men Joined the Canadian Black Watcn during the British recruiting rally held here tonight at which the Fifth Royal Highlanders of Canada paraded. An audience of 5000 heard the speeches of the regimental officers or the green The recruits were put through preliminary physical exam 1nation and will report at the Boston headquarters of the British recruiting mission for enlistment. The only man iretected failed because he was almost totally blind in one eye. He wept bit iterly when he was turned down be- cause a chum who accompanied him had been accepted. David E. Mo Crostie of S9 Cleveland street, Spring field. Mass, and Joseph Chevra of .Woodbury were among those recruit ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
OBITUARY.
John CIason.

Stamford, Conn, oct. 10.-John Clason, a farmer, who in 1892 gave the bulk of his possessions (about S45,o ,o0O) for the founding of the Stam- Ford hospital, died today on the farm where he was born 92 years ago. He had been active up to several months 1go.
 Clason. besides having held a num- Der of local offices, including that of Judge of probate, represented the town 1 nthe general assembly in 1864, 1871 1874 and 8175. He was known locally as. a philanthropist and his gifts to the hospital, the library and in other di- fections were from his earnings. He Gas never married
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
RHODE ISLAND SHOWING
 STRONG IN LOAN CAMPAIGN.
Is Leading New England States in
 Percentage of Quota.

Boston, Oct. 10.-Rhode Island heads the list of New England states in the percentage of its maximum quota for the second Liberty loan subscribed for thus far.
 Figures announced tonight by the committee of the First federal reserve district, supplementing the totals pub nshed for subscriptions to the close of business Tuesday night, showed that Rhode Island had raised 144 per cent of it's quota. Connecticut stood second with 9.3 per cent, and the other New England states as follows: Yer mont 8.5. Massachusetts "A, Maine 6.4, New Hampshire 4.5.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
(Continued on Page Two, Sixth Coi.) NINETEEN BRITISH MERCANT SHIPS SUNK LAST WEEK.
Fourteen Over 1,600 Tons, Two Under 1,600, and Three Fishing Vessels

London, Oct 1O.lBritish merchant vessels over 1,600 tons sunk by mine or submarine Tn the past week mum Der 14, according to the official state ment of the British admiralty tonight. Two vessels under 1,600 tons and three fishing vessels also were sunk. The summary:
 Arrivals, 2.51s; sailings, 2.es2.
 British merchant vessels over ], 500 tons sunk by mine or submarine, fn- cluding one previously, IA; under 1, 500 tons, including one previously, two.
 Fishing vessels sunk, three.
 British vessels unsuccessfully at- tackled, including three previously, five.
 The above report shows an increase of three vessels of more than 1,600 tons over the admiralty's weekly re- port of last week, but the figures af> the same as those of the previous week with regard to vessels in the smaller category.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
BUSY MONTH FOR THE
 STATE EMPL OYMENT BUREAU
2,555 Men and 1,2s1 Women Applied
 for Work.

Hartford Conn., Oct. 10.-The report of Commissioner William S. Hyde shows that the free employment bu- reau of Connecticut had a much buster month in September than they did in August. During the past month 2,555 men and 1,2S1 women applied for work and there were 2.004 applications for male help and 1882 for female work CTS. For men there were TIPS placed, 1,103 women. Male applicants in creased 7.5 and female applicants 4.6 per cent. during September. The number who secured work increased e.4 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
STOCK MARKET WAS
 NEAR PANIC CONDITIONS
Heavy Losses Recorded In Many LInes
 Some Prices Below 1914 Low Rec
 ord.

New Pork, Oct. 1o-The stock mar ket early today developed a decided downward tendency. This was follow ed early in the afternoon by conditions bordering on panic. The report of un- filled tonnage of the United States Steel Corporation showed for the fifth successive month losses totalIing two and a quarter million tons. This was the big factor. United States Steel common stock was off to 103 by two o'clock. Many other lines, includlng Consolidated and Peoples Gas, smelt- CTS, many railroad and copper issues showed declines of two to ten points. Some of the figures reached were low CT than the previous low war figures of Dec. A, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
HOUSE cONFERS WITH
 GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
About Collection of Data to Be Used
 in Peace Negotiations.

Washington, Oct. 10-Systematic collection of economic, historical, po- iitical and other information on Eu- ropean conditions to be used eventu- ally in peace negotiations, was dis cussed today by Colonel B. M House with President Wilson, Secretary Ian sing and other government officials. Some announcement is expected soon concerning the organization of a staff of experts which Colonel House will gather to assist him and the various into which the work will be divided.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
A SECOND ALIEN ENEMY
 DISCOVERED AT CAMP DEVENS
Joseph krepiIofsI<y, of stonineton, a
 Ship Carpenter.

Aver. Mass. Oct 10-Eight thousand New England men of the national army will be sent to Camp Gordon, Atlanta. Ga. according to information received tonight by Major Harry F. Hodges.
 It was annou2ced that q second en- erny alien had been discovered in camp In the person of Joseph Krepi- 1ofsky of Stonington, Conn.,, shin carpenter who Is said to have served two years in the Prussian Guard at Fotsdan1. Paul Lange, the first enemy alien reported, was also a Ston1ngton resident.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
MERiDEN fs FORMING
 A TRAFFIC BUREAU
To Deal With Railroad Transportation
 Problems.

Meriden, Conn. Oct. 1O.-The rail- road transportation problems in this city have been considered important enough to warrant the formation today Of traffic bureau with charter membership of 26 shippers, represent ing the manufacturing and business ization has for its object 'sto facilitate the movement of all freight in and out of Meriden and to assist all members of the chamber of commerce in this direction"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
 TELLS OF MUTINY
Men Threw Guns Overheard and As
 saulted Officers.

Berne. Oct. 10.-A naturalized American citizen Of German birth who escaped to Switzerland from a Ger man seaport in order to escape mili- tary service, declared to The Asso- ciated Press today that the events to which Admiral Won Capelle referred yesterday in the reichstag include the sailor organizations on many ships. which dismounted and threw guns overheard, assaulted officers and re- fused to obey orders. The Tllutfue srs he said, were quickly checked and a majority of them shot.
 He asserted the dissatisfaction in the navy had been in nowise subdued. He added that the movement was not limited to the navy. but that 1t four ishes in certain regiments, in which nutinies have occurred
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Waterbury-Mtss Helen L.. Jackson. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Jackson of Hillside avenue, has been appointed to represent the freshman class on the student government board at Trinity Catholic College, Washing ton, D. c. This is the highest honor which can be awarded to a freshman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TWO MEN BOUND OVER
 FOR ROBBERY ESCAPE
They Were Beipa Taken to Jail at
 Bangor, Maine.

Bangor. Me. Oct 1o-Martin D. Stafford, alias Jackson, of Cambridge, coin for robbery of 8 clothing store, Mass, and Edgar Stafford of Boston, two Of four men bound over at Lin escaped tonight. They were being brought to jail here with the other prisoners. F. H. Smith, alias Miller, of Presque Isle. and W. B. Howe. of Hart ford Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
BY THREE TELEGRAMS MADE
 PUBLIC YESTERDAY
BY STATE DEPARTMENT
They Concerned the Destruction of Canadian Railways and Bridges and Interruption of Munition Factories in the United States-How $50, 5000 to Infiuence Congress Was to be Used.

Washington, Oct 10 Secretary Lansing drew upon his collection of secret German diplomatic correspond ence again today to shed further light upon what the German foreign office and general staff were doing in this country while nominally at peace with the United States.
 He gave to the public without com 'ment as usual, three brief cablegrams, (Continued on Page Two, Third Col.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
In Session at CoIunbus-Rev. Horace Day of Bridgeport Moderator.

Columbus. O., Oct. 1o.-within five minutes after the seventh convention of the national council of the Congre- gatfonal churches of the United States had beer "~'7-I to order here today, Rev. Hora+t' -N - pastor of the United Congrera- ;fi, church of Bridgeport, Conn was 0'octed moderator to suc- ceed H. M Eeardsley of Kansas City, Mo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CREWS OF GERMAN
 FLEET START MUTINY
The Captain of the BattIeshp WestfaIen Was Thrown
 Overboard and Drowned
MARINES REFUSED TO FIRE ON MUTINEERs

Crew of the Warshp Nurnberg Attempted Take the Ship to Norway, With the Intention of Being Inerned But the Vessel Was Ovetaken by Desroyers and Forced Sur render-kaiser Had Ordered One Rebellous Sailor in Every Seven be Shot, But the Chancellor Modified the Order-Only Three Were Shot, Heavy Sentences Being Imposed on the Others
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Sergeant Davis Died of Gunshot
 Wounds

Pittsburgh, Pa., Ger. 1o-Adjutant General Henry P. Mccain today in formed relatives here of the death from gunshot wounds of George H. Davis, a sergeant with an artillery division of the expeditionary forces under General Pershing in France. Sergeant DaHis, who was the son of c. c. Davis. formerly, of Pittsburgh, now of Easton, MarylIhd, died October 6. No other details were given.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Cabled Paragraphs
200 Deaths in Vodka Factory Fire

Petrograd, Oct. 10-A special des- patch to the Novoe Vremya from Kiev says that at Brailon, in the gov ernment of Podolsk. 200 persons have beea burned to death in a vodka fac tory fire. Soldiers footing the factory set flre to a thousand gallons of spirits in the cellar. where they were trapped by the flames.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
POLISH RECRUITS FOR
 THE CANADIAN ARMY.
Between 50 and 75 Will Entrain at
 Bridgeport Today.

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 10.-Between t0 and 76 Polish recruits will entrain tomorrow morning for Canada. They will go to Niagara -on-the-Lake to train in the British military camp that has been established there. It is ex- pected that another bunch of men will leave for there in q few days, as there are many applicants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

New Britain@The New Britain Pa. per Box Company is planning to build a two-story brick building in the rear of property at the corner of Stanley and Seymour streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
WAKELIN CASE MAY GO TO JURY TODAY
Testimony Was Completed in Man
 slaughter Case Yesterday.

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 1o-Testi- mony was completed today in the trial of Joseph and Sarah WaLe1in of Mel rose, who are charge with killing their little daughter Loretta and 1t is ex- pected that the case will be turned over to the Jury some time tDmor-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

For the first time Tn six years, troopers of the Sixth U. s. Cavalry will sleep under a roof when they reach Fort Sam Houston on Nov 10. They have been on border patrol for six years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Members of the State Farm Bureau of Utah. totaIling approximately 1O. 900 farmers. telegraphed assurances of their support to Food Commissioner Hoover.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

The soldier vote after the war will be dominant in all. war countries wehere democracy prevails, Lord Northclfne declared in on address in Montreal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

American troops In France held a field day, regiments. battalions, com panies and men being pitted against each other in the exercises of war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Closing of the havemeyer refinery of the American Sugar Refining Co. in Brooklyn threw 2,000 employees out of work. Lack Of raw materials caused the shutdown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Every boy and girl graduate from public or parochia1 schools in Chilli cothe, Ohio. will receive a 50 Liberty Bond by Col. RicharI Enderlin, shoe of Ch1llicothe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Speculation in hogs is to be stopped soon by the Food Administration the industry being placed under Govern ment license.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

A young buck deer was caught by his horns in a tennis net stretched across a court at Mays Landing N J. Residents cut the net and released him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

American Ambassador Sharp, at Paris. reported to the State Depart
 ment that homesickness has become
 rare in the American army camps in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Boiling H. Rice retired cotton dealer
 and father of Grantland Rice, New York newspaper man, died at his home at Nashville, Tenn, aged 62.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Henry Harris, . teamster, was ar rested at Camp Funston, an, charged with being an I. W. W. organizer, striv- ing to stir up discontent among workers of the cantonment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Major Geith Mcleod, representing the aircraft boord, left Washington for Seattle to help the settlement of labor disputes on the Pacific Coast
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TROOPS ARE RESTING ON THE TYRES FRONT
British and French Armies Are Consolidating Their
 Gains of Tuesday
IA HEAVY RAIN FELL ALL DAY WEDNESDAY

In Sector German Attacks Were Repulsed by the French-Ihe Austrians Failed in Attempt to Regain 4Cround the Carso Plateau-ArtiIery and Infantry tContnue Active the Riga Front in North Russia German Chancellor States Peace is Impossible That Will sSeparate the People From Their Emperor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

William J. Bryan delivered a speech regarding the Liberty Loan at Omaha Neb. MT. Bryan will deliver several other speeches in the interest of the loan.