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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

New York, Jan. 1.-The plant of the Eanadfan Car and Foundry Company one half mile east of Kingsland, N. J., in which were stored hundreds Of the Russian government, was destroy ed late today by fire and a series of explosions which continued for three hours. So far as could be learned to- night no one was killed or injured, al- though it was said IT workmen were missing. No estimate of the loss was obtainablef but it was said it. might reach $4,000,0 900.
 Approximately 1.400 men were en- ployed in the plant which comprised between 40 and 50 buildings and cov- cred about 80 acres of ground. No munitions were manufactured at Kingsland but the plant was used for the filling of shells, the chief cOnStitu- ent used being trinitrotoluol, one of the most powerful explosives known.
 While it was estimated that nearly 5O0,OO6 shells exploded. primary fuses or caps had not been attached to them and consequently their detonation did not cause the havoc that follows theiI explosion when used on European bat tie fronts.
 Fire Which Led to Disaster
 The fire which led up to the disas- ter started in what was known as building No. 30, where shells were be- in@ cleaned with denatured alcohol. Several theories have been advanced as to the cause of the fire. The most generally accepted, however is that electric wires running along the cell Ing became crossed and that a piece of blazing Insulation fell into the al- cohol.
 High Wind Blowing.
 A high wind was blowing through the f1imsy structures which made up Lhe plant. The company's fire brigade battled vainly to check the fire but soon realized that the effort was hope less. Then the alarm was given and the employees fled for their lives
 Continuous Roar of Explosives
 The flames leaped from building to building filled with shells awaiting shipment Explosion followed explo- sion almost constantly. There was a continuous roar as the flaming mis- siIes flew hleh into the air and ex- ploded. Soo1 iIa entire eighty acres which the plant occupied seemed to be covered with q sheet f flames. A dense pail of black smoke covered the countryside for miles.
 Felt for Radius of Two Miles.
 Buildings within a radius of two miles were shaken by the force of the explosions and almost all the windows in them were shattered. Many of them were badly damaged by falling
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
NICHOLAS M. BUTLER SPEAKS
 ON MS AMERICA DRIFTING?" At Annual Dinner of New Haven
 Chamber of Commerce.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 11.-Speak- ing on the subject 'Is America Drift ing?" Nicholas Murray Butler, presi- dent of Columbia University, told the New Haven chamber of commerce at it's annual dinner tonight that for eign nations do not regard us as in high degree international responsible" Continuing, he said. Our form of gov ernment both permits and encourages the denial by a state legislature or other local authority of rights se- cured to aliens by the solemn act of treaty making power. as well as makes possible and increasingly ire quent the notifications or repeal of treaty provisions by subsequent act of congress"
 ''So long as these conditions con- tinue to prevail he said, Americans live in too much of glass house to make it wise to throw stones at other nations who refer to a treaty as more intense, a more virile and more loyal nationalism.'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
EARLY PEACE VIRTUALLY
 OUT OF THE QUESTION
Washington So Interprets Entente Re- ply to President Wilson's Peace Note.


 Washington, Jan. 1.-The entente reply to President Wilson's peace note IS regarded in all quarters here as putting an early peace virtually out of the question, but still leaving an open door for the president to make further efforts.
 The official view on first considera- ton is that it constitutes a complete answer to the presidents note More Severe Than Germans Expected.
 German diplomats regard the reply as even more severe than they ex pected. They declared it evidenced that the enemies of Germany are wag- ing a war of conquest to crush and dis member her. The Germanic allies. they declared, never would agree to
 President Wilson's next move now becomes the center of attention. It will not be drawn up until a careful and detailed study of the replies of tente has been made.
 Several Courses Open to President.
 Several courses are open to the president. He may inform each side of the others reply and in doing so may forward the documents without comment, or with some expression to advance the situation to the point of another exchange. He may begin a series of confidential negotiations eith- CT through the ambassadors here or through the ambassadors at the for his next step not upon the notes alone, but upon an estimate of the situation in the belligerent countries.
 Nothing has been decided and notl, ing will be decided without the mos deliberate nature consideration.
 LooPhoIe Left For Further Farley.
 The entente statement of terms is portunity for the president to take regarded as presenting a legitimate op- another step if he chooses. By for warding the replies of each set of belligerents to the other, with or with out suggestion of the views of the United States hte president may act without mourning exception from any of them
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
RAILROAD BROTHERHOODS
 REACH AN AGREEMENT
To Withhold Determination of Policy
 Pending Adamson Law Decision.

Chicago, Jan. IA resolution to withhold determination of policy con- tingent upon the United States su- preme court decision in the suit now before it testing the constitutionality of the Adamson act was adopted at 9 meeting of the four railroad brother hoods here today. That announce ment was made by W. G. Lee. presi- dent of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, spokesman for the SAY chairmen in conference.
 The utmost secrecy marked the meeting, the conference room being searched for hidden telephonic instru- ments before the men assembled. The conference it was announced, probably will be concluded Saturday..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
DEATH OF AN EYEWITNESS
 OF ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN
Henry M. Robinson of Salem, Mass, Was a Guard Detailed at Theatre

Salem, Mass, Jan. 11.-Henry NJ. Robinson, an eye witness or rrre as sassination of President Lincoln, died kere today. He was a sergeant-ma- jor of the detail which had been sent to F'ord's theatre to guard the presi- dent after Booths dramatic leap to the stage, MT. Robinson was one of the pursuing party, which through lack of mounts was quickly distanced He was also one of the soldiers who participated in the riot at Concord N. H., when the office of the Demo- cratic Standard was wrecked.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
$4,OOO, MUNITIONS
 GO UP IN EXPLOSION
At Plant of the Canadian Car and Foundry Co.,, Near
 East kngsand, N. J.
NONE KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN KILLED; Y MISSING

Explosion Was Caused by Fire Which Spread Rapidly More Than 5OOOOO ThreeInch Shells Destined for the Russian Government Exploded Plant Was Destroyed and Windows in Dwellings Within Radius of Two Miles Were Broken-Residents of the Surrounding Country Became Panic Stricken and Rushed in All Di rectons-Many Fled Into Swamps, Where They Suffer ed From the CoId-Polce Form Gordon Around Plant Which Covered 80 Acres of Ground and Establish "Dead Line.'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
BoPP CONTINUES TO ACT
 IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY # a New Trial is Refused Him an Ap-
 peal Will Be Taken.

San Francisco, Jan. 11.-Franz Bopp, consul general here for Germany, found guilty yesterday of conspiring to violate neutrality laws of the United States, will continue to act in his of- hcial capacity, it was announced to- night. If a new trial is refused him. his attorneys7 explain. an appeal will De taken.
 A petition for reverberation of per- mission by the federal government un- der which Bopp is recognized as con- sul-genera1, has been filed at Wash lngton. according to attorneys who prosecuted Bopp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
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TO EXPLORE MOUNTAINS OF
 ARGENTINA AND CHILE
Prof. G. R. WeiIand of Yale to Look For Fossils and Precious Metals.

New York, Jan. 11.-To expore the mountainous regions of western Ar gentina and Chile for fossils and precnious metals, under the auspices of the Carnegie Institution at Wash ington, Professor George R. Weiland of Yale university sailed from here today on the steamer Saga for Rio Janeiro.
 The sailing of the Saga marks the beginning of the steamship service of the commercial South American line between this port and Barbados, Sam tos and Rio Janeiro.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
HOW FLAWS MOTHER
 REGARDS LATEST EScAPADE
An Obvious Result Of Sons Christ -----------..---nlas ConvivisIikk.e-r-:-sass-

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 11.-Mrs Mary Copley Thaw. mother of Harry K Thaw, late today issued a statement bearing upon his indictment in New York for assault upon Frederick Gump, Jr., a schooIboy. In the state ment Mrs. T-haw refers to the fact that while her husband, the late Will lami Thaw, frequently assisted poor boys to secure am education and that Harry did likewise, her own opinion fortified by long experience and ob- servation," is that this form of be- neVolence is too susceptible of abuse to be endorsed"
 Tt is not surprising that Harry should offer a scientific training to lad whose ill-health had compelled his family to move to southern Califor- nia,'' Mrs. Thaw says in the statement, but adds that 'tin this particular in stance, the combination of needIessly assumed guardianship and the obvious result of Christmas conviviality re- suited disaS Strously"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAVING
 MONITOR PURITAN FAILED
Was Sunk by Shells of New Dread
 nought Oklahoma.

Norfolk Va, Jan. 1.-The monitor Puritan, fired on at Rappahannock Spit last Monday by the new dreadnought Oklahoma, which used experimental 14-inch shells, was sunk and could not be brought back to the navy yard. Precaution had been taken to moor the Puritan in shallow water. Before leaving here the Puritan was provided with a new protective deck designed to keep shell fragments from riddling her hull Apparently the precaution did not suffice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
ARGUMENTS IN WERNER
 HORN CASE BEGUN
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Before Su-
 preme Court.

Washington, Jan. II. - Arguments began before the supreme court today in the 1abeas corpus case of Werner Horn, the German reServist lieutenant held for trial at Boston for alleged transportation of dynamite for his at tempt to destroy the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge near Vanceboro, Maine Horn claims immunity as a German officer on a belligerent act against Canada
 The case will be continued tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
ONE U. S. LIEUTENANT
 KILLED AT SANTO DOMINGO
Landing Party of Marines Fired Up- on by Native Boy at Macoris.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Lieutenant ]. K. Bolton was killed and Lieutenant I. R. Henley was wounded recently by shots fred at "a landing party of Unit cd States marines by a native boy at Macoris, Santo Domingo. In re- porting the incident to the navy de- partment today, Captain Chandler of the battlestip New Hampshire did not indics te that there mad been any oth- CT general clash between the marines and natives,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
OBITUARY.
Miss Marderi+a washinetor.

Philadelphia, Jan. 11.-Miss Mar gerita Washington. a great-great- grandniece of George Washington, died at her home here today. She had wide reputation among physicians and medical schools for her skill in draw ing anatomical sketches. She was also known as a painter or portraits and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
GERMAN SUBMARINE HAS
 SAILED FOR NEW LONDON.
Jan. is Given as Date Deutschland
 Started on Latest Trip.

New London, Conn, Jan. 11.-Ac- cording to reports current in well in- formed marine circles here today, the German commercial submarine Deutschland left Bremen on Jan. 2, bound for New Lordon. Officials of the Eastern Forwarding company were not in the city tonight and efforts to obtain confirmation from other sources were unavailing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Condensed TeIegrams

A general election will be held in Uruguay next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
GERMANY SENDS NOTE TO
 NEUTRAL GOVERNMENT

Concerning the Reply of the Entente
 to the German Peace Proposals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

The Cunard line steamer Andania sailed from New York for Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double Th
Other Paper and Its Total Circulation Proportion
Cabled Paragraphs

Prominent Berlin Bankso
 Berlin, Jan. II (By WH to Say ville):-Hans VonsSf -.eroder. a prominent Berli1$ is dead at the age of 64.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Chief Justice Robert c. Pike, of tn Superior Court, of New Hampshire, dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Berlin, Jan. 11.-Germany today handed neutral governments a note (continued on Page Eight, fourth coI.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

C. P. Moss, of New Iberia, La, kill ed himself in a hotel at New Orleans
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12
Schwartzkoppen.

Death Schwartzkoppen.
 Amste Jan II, via London 317 p. m.-GSrman newspapers announce the death in Berlin of General Max Won Schwartzkoppen. He was com mander of an infantry division
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Police Commissioner Woods of Ney York promoted A patrolmen to be ser geants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Eliseo Arredondo denied that Ig- nacio Bonilla, member of the Mexican
 American conference, will replace him
 as ambassador to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Leut. J. F. Devereaux, of the First Ohio Cavalry, was appointed aide to Brigadier General George Bell, Jr., commander of the border division.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

A meeting of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers of the United States of America was called by the Secretary to take place in New York, Ian IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

The body of Municipal Justice Eugene Conron, of Brooklyn, who died suddenly in Havana on Jan. 4, reached New York on the steamship Saratoga
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

King Alfonso's request to Premier Romanones of Spain to reconsider his resignation and establish a reform cabinet was reported to the State De- partment from the American embassy at Madrid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

AssembIynan Herbert E. Wheeler, 1f Ontario, was named to investigate the motion picture industry to de- -ermine whether it is a proper sub feet for taxation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

George E. Fisher, of New York, won a verdict for $75,00O damages in a suit brought before Justice Erlanger and a jury against Peter II. Corr for alleged false arrest
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

The anti typhoid serum treatment to Federal troops is be- ing investigated by a board of physi- clans appointed in United States Dis trict Court at Kansas City, by Judge John c. Pollock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Walter Carpenter, of Newark, N. J., employed as a, messenger by the Penn sy1vania aiIroad Co.,, was struck and killed by a train on the Hudson and Manhattan road in the yards at Mar ion N T.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

The jury in the case of Roy Hinter- letter charged with the murder of Elizabeth Radcliffe, of Olner, H., re- turned a verdict of guilty of man slaughter in the first degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

Agreement to purchase Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, if a reasonable price can be obtained, was reached by the House Public Build ings and Grounds Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-12

w. M. Doak, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, completed his testimony before the Senate interstate commerce commit tee on the Presidents railroad pro- gram
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
City Items

Through Attorney A. A. Greenberg, Mrs. Mary Wohinz has brought action against William Rens for $1O0, based on an alleged unpaid loan. The papers are returnable in city court the third Monday of this month.
 Action of Preioni and Fogliati vs. Louis Ansedino, based on an alleged loan, has been settled out of court. Attorney A A. Greenberg. counsel for the plaintiff. brought the action, motorcycle belonging to the defendant being attached by Constable Fred Wrinkle several days ago.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Lambert o. Lord of 532 Church street at New Britain hospital today.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Victor s. Davis of Smith street at New Britain General hospital today. < David Ella of ss Broad street has complained to the police that his bicycle has mysteriousiy disappeared from the veranda of his home.
 An automobile owned by Jacob Wrinkle. president of the New Britain Window Cleaning company, had one of it's lenders slightly damaged last ulSut III 6 COlllSlOu WlIu dI duLONO. bile operated by w.. B. Thompson of 36 Lewis street. Hartford.
 Because of the unsettled conditions and increase in police work through out the country. the twenty-fourth an- nual convention of the International i Police Chiefs association, originally
 scheduled to be held in Kansas City
 the week of June 5, has been indef1- j nitely postponed. Notification of the
 action has been received by Chief o1 l Police William J. Rawlings.
 1 Supt. R. H. Crawford of New Brit. ain Boys club will speak on Home 1 Gardens and Home Gardening" at 6 meeting of the Parents and Teachers
 association of the Rockwell school ir I the school hall tomorrow night at 1 o'clock. There will be musical and literary program.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
MISS McGRAm sHowERED.

The home of Miss Carolyn Hum- phrey of School street was the scene of pretty affair last evening when a Japanese whist was held in honor of Miss Elizabeth I. McGrail. The dining and living rooms were prettily decorated with ferns and Japanese fans. and 8 huge Japanese umbrella was suspended from the ceiling in the dining room, covered with pretty ribbons. Miss Marie McGrail and Miss Sadie Mccormack were the win ners at whist. Miss McGrail Is soon to become the bride of John E. Cos griff. freight agent of the ''New Ha- ven" road in this city.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
TAKES LIBERTY LOAN'

scribes to $50, 900 Worth Which Win
 Be Offered to Public.
 The New Britain Trust company has taken on it's own account $50,000 in bonds for the liberty loan" of the government and is offering this to subscribers who wish to invest and at the same time show their patriot ism. The bank will take subscrip- tions to this loan, the bonds to pay three and one-half per cont, up to June 12.
 Detailed plans will be announced later, but the scheme under the first plan Is to have the applications made now and full payment made by Juno Is. All money will receive interest at three and one-haf per cent. from the time of payment to the delivery of the bonds.
 The second scheme will be evolved on an installment basis. The general plan is to permit people to subscribe for an amount of bonds equal to the lowest denomination to be issued, the same to receive interest at three and one-half per cent. until paid for and delivered.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
MILK STATION OPEN.

The milk station, which proved so popular in summers past, opened for the season Tuesday evening with a large attendance of interested per- sons The room has been made much more comfortable this year and new electric lights have been installed, giving the place 8 much more cheer full aspect. The room will be open every day and on Friday evenings from 2 to o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

front on both banks of the Scarpe early this morning after drum fire which followed the continuous artil- lery engagement of the past few days. army headquarters announces.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
SEORGE H. STEPHAN
 PNEUMONIA VICTIM


 s saone Of Penal Institutions at Bos- K N ton, Pssscs Away.
 George H. Sheehan, aged about 50 3nears. native and for years g resident s0E this city. widely known as former engaged in publication sof The Hibernian,'' died at his home slA Boston last night following brief 9llriess with pneumonia. It is expect .aed that the funeral services will be sheld in that city, where he was deputy commissioner of penal institutions. Frior to that he was in the federal seer{fSe. being stationed in an import ant position in the immigration de- spartment at Boston. He was born in this city. son of Bridget and the late Patrick Sheehan. He was educated in the city schools and took partial course in New Britain High school. Upon leaving ' school, he entered the employ of w. '. Dunlay & Co.,, being connected with sl thlef concern for a number of years.
 out 27 years ago he moved to
 6oton, where he has since made his Ss1 osiae.
 s For years, in company with John H. Eufley, brother of Mayor James M. 2 Curley of Boston, he published ''The
 Hfbernian," publication that at- S4ained wide circulation and great suc- Scess under his direction. Disposins kk1k his newspaper holdings, he entered sSkn immigration service, in which he
 erved with distinction until ap.
 p1ntcd to be deputy commissioner ol
 cnal institutions for Boston. Surviving him besides his aget
 Hpther. Mrs. Bridget Sheehan. who kg1lyed with him in Boston, is brother 5s1ohn Sheehan of Boston. and sis .zster. Mrs M. P.s LeghOrn of this city The body will be brought to th:.
 city for burial in the family plot fl E St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
British Begin New Attack.

London, May 3.-The British began another attack this morning. The war office annours es that progress Is be- ing made.
 A number of strong positions all ready have Teen captured by the British.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
CARDINAL FARLEY IMPROVED

New York. May 3.-Cardinal John M. Farley, who underwent an opera tion at his home here yesterday was said this morning to have passed a comfortable night. His Emlnence is very we'll" Monsignor Lavelle, vicar general of the diocese, an- nounced. "He rested we'll and is in excellent condition"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
A P. Writers Account.

British Headquarters in France, May 3, via London From a Staff Correspondent of the Associated Press.-Another of the vigorous Brit ish attacks was launched against the Germans early this morning. Hard fighting is in progress under a warm spring sun. There has been no rain for more than. ten days and the battle fields at times are enveloped in dust. The British endorsements moving along the roads toward the front look like millers under heavy layers of chalk white powder.
 Reports from the battle front are as yet meager but 1t appears that satisfactory progress is being made. The attack was on wide front. At Bullecourt, the British took another bite into the Hindenburg line.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
Aetsyity in Macedonia.

Paris. May 3.-'There was heavy artillery fighting near Juma and in tile Cerha bend on May l." said to- days official report from the Mace- donian iront "On Mond.y night the Russians repulsed an enemy recon motoring party. The bombardment party. The bombardment of Monastir continues.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
BRISTOL Ex-OFF1CIAL DEAD.

Bristol, May s.-James F. King, who had served as charity commis. sioner since the formation of the city i'll 1911. but who resigned last Sat- urday because of illness, died at a hospital in Hartford today. He was sixty years old. an expert clock case maker and had held ofice under the town government.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
Frank stilln,an.

The funeral Of Frank stillman of efe Main street, victim of sudden death yesterday. wflkds Eeld Ut ? o,ciock Saturday afte " from the {shapcl of, the First sreyational @churcf with Rev. Hefiyk W. Maier. Z saster, officiating. The body will be Ten to Berlin for burial.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
VETERAN sCHooLMAsrER DEAD.

New Milford. May 3.-Amos H. Bowers. a school teacher for over half a century, and former representative from New Milford in the general as- sembly. died at his homo here today of heart failure. He was born here seventy-two years ago.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
BRITISH ATTACK ON 
 FRONT OF l2 MILES
(continued from First Page.)

reports are true. the Russians are withdrawing with no serious fighting :ind in face of the most successful campaign yet undertaken against Turkey.