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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
ARMY BILL BEFORE
BOTH HOUSES TO-DAY
Interest centers in the House. Wfasra
Great Fight is Looked FOR.


Washington, April %. - The ad-
ninistration'B war army bin viii Be ua-
der debate in both houses OF .comTranr
tomorrow With right Of way over aM
other legislation until passed.
Interest centers upon the hnus-
wnere there Is TO be a great dghl 80
tween Spokesmen for President wa
son and the majority OF the mnffarr
COMMITTEES over the selective drart
plan. A vote may be reached Wed
nesday. In the senate debate hn-
gan yesterday and probably win eoa-
hnue for several days, but a is re-
garded as "A foTegone conclusion that
the measure as drawn by the general
stan AMI approved by the president
VIII be passed there by a substantfa1
majority. Chairman Dent Of the house
military committee and nine other
committeeman will make the night for
the bill as reported by them which
provided that the army shall be rafa-
ed by calls for volunteers in more
ments Of 100000 and that the draft
snail be resorted to only unless ana
until that system has failed.
Despite the opposition OF Chairman
Dent. administration supporters main
tanned tonight that they would over
ride his volunteer plan from 20 90 25
votes at the very least
Advocates of the volunteer system
made no predictions, but they felt sure
it was declared. that they would make
a good showing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
DEMONSTRATION BEFORE
SWEDISH PARLIAMENT
Made by Workers While the Food Sit
uation Was Being Discussed.

London, April %. 5-15 p. m.-Tele-
graphing from Copenhagen regarding
the workers demonstration before the
Swedish parliament in Stockholm on
Saturday while the food situation was
being discussed, the correspondent of
the Exchange Telegraph Company
says:
Throughout the delivery of the
speeches in the rikstag the crowds out
side were quiet. but occasional cries
for republic and a revolution were
to ne heard"
The correspondent continued:
This demonstration has caused an
enormous sensation in Stockholm and
rumors of a revolution are persistent
" circulating throughout the coun-
try Fresh demonstrations of a far
more serious character are expected
on May 1. The Royal Castle is be-
ing strictlv guarded by a corps Of
marine infantry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
ToRRINGToN MAN FOUND
IN A DYING CONDITION
Daniel S. Watson, a Retired Business
Man-Had Been Despondent.

Torrington, Conn, April 22.-Daniel
S. Watson, a retired business man,
was found in a dying condition in an
unfinished power house here today.
He was unconscious from deep
wound in the head and died soon af-
ter being discovered. 1t is thought he
may have fallen from some of the in
terror scaffolding. No one saw him
enter the place and how he came there
ond the actual manner of his death
remain unexplained He had left his
home only a short time before
Watson was So years old and mar
ried. Some three weeks ago he un-
derwent an operation and 1t was said,
had been respondent because of his
slow recovery.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
DIE POST Or BERLIN TAKING
GREAT INTEREST IN HOaLANn
warns Dutch That America u Work.
ing to Destroy Its Commsrce.

Amsterdam, via London Anr;, %
10.2S p. m.-Die Post of Berlin in an
artlcle today. says that many Dutch
tsast Indian products, like tin. oil. tea
ana tooacco. are now being shipped
oirect to the United States, Instead of
by way Of Holland, which thereby
loses huge transit profits. The news
paper says Americans are actively
promoting this new trade, and il dis
Germs symptoms similar. to those shat
led Cuba to cut loose from Spain-
With the United States and Japan
struggiing for mastery In the Pacific,
Die Post sees q menace to Hollands
colonial authority.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Nothing fresh mas come through oca-
cern5ng the operations on the eastern
front in Russia, Gahcia and Eturnanfa.
in the Austro- -ta1o theatres tho baf~
ties have again become 4ntenga. Co.
siderable fighting has taken place 81
Macedonia in the Cerne river hlnE
southwest Of Lake DOiran, but ne la1-
portant changes IN position have taken
place.
Berlin admits the loss OF two Ner-
man torpedo boat degtroyerg im tire
flight with British sea forces OF Doc
Friday night. German destroyer ~
sunday threw one hundred g1eif1
ashore in the region OF Calais, KILLING
some civilians and WoundinR twelve
others.
The British commission headed av
Arthur J. BaIfour, the foreign ssere-
tary, has safely arrived IN Waghfnn-
ton for a discussion with Amerec5r
government officials Of natter PER-
tanning to the war
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
WASHINGTON GREETS
BRITISH COMMISSION
Arthur J. BaIfour and Other Members of the British
Commission Arrived in Capital at 8 P. NJ. Sunday
AMERICAN, BRITISH AND FRENCH FLAGS FLOWN

Crowd of 5000 Waited Patiently for Glimpse of the Ma
tion's Distinguished Vstors-Secretary Lansing and
Counsellor of State Frank LC. Polk Were Hand Re
ceive the Commission-Cavary Guard Enveloped the
Party They Moved From the Station the MacVeieh
Residence-A Detachment of Regular Soldiers VIII Re
main Guard Around the Residence During the Stay of
Mr.. Balfour and His Party.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
SARAH RERNHARDT HAS
SUFFERED A RELAPSE
One of the Attending Physicians Says
the Case is Hopeless.

New York, April 22.-Sarah Bern
hardt, after rallying from the effects
of the operation she underwent last
week, apparently has suffered a re-
lapse and is agai min a critical con-
dition, according to a somewhat crvp-
tic bulletin issued tonight by her ply
sicians.
Madame Bernhardt was more Sc
riously i'll last night and most of to-
day," the bulletin said. This even-
ing sch rallied. There is no tempera-
ture.''
In response to a question as he was
leaving the hospital. one of the four
doctors said:
'"The case Is hopeless"
An earlier bulletin had described
the patients condition as Stationary"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
HELD IN JAPAN
Government Has 217 Seats 60 164 for
the Opposition.

Toxic. April %. $50 p. m-More
complete returns in the parliamentary
elections confirm the earlier report
that the government was victorious.
The house of representatives consists
of 3S1 members. and with the returns
from several prefectures missing. the
result is as follows:
Government 217 seats; opposition
t64.
the governments victory to the conf
dence of the nation in the leadership
of Terauchi.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
BRITISH STEAMSHIP
SUNK IN A COLLISION
The Durley Chine Was Bound From a
Canadian Port to an American Port

New York. April 22.-The British
steamship Durley Chine. bound in bal
last. from a Canadian port to an
American port, was sunk in collision
at 1.30 o'clock this morning by the
British freight steamer Harlem. eJ
miles east of Sandy Hook. The Har-
lem, her bows bent and making wa
ter, returned TO port here today with
the captain and all the twenty-eight
men of the crew of the Durley Chine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Waterbury, Conn, April 22.-James
Stack. 43. a laborer. OF sss Highland
avenue, arrested on q minor charge
attempted suicide in his cell at the
police station here this afternoon by
knotting his handkerchief and q leA1h-
er belt Ee was cut down unconscious,
Egxaxsnltn4ed and removed 10 the hos
.pftal.. He WIN probably de.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
New Lordon Msn KiIIed 81 -.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 22.-Jame
SalIasty of New London was gtruea
ma instantly killed here tonight BY
train on the New Haven road. ia 81
said Sallasty was walking on ela
tracks with his head bowed when He
was struck. apparently going toWara
New Haven.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
ENGINE AT SPRINGFIELD
ARESNAL TAMPERED WITH.
Emery Was Placed in the Bearings
Some Time Saturday Afternoon.

Sprfngeld, Mass, April 22.-The big
engine which supplies power for the
operation of the main plant of the
United States arsenal here has been
temporarily put out of commission by
the action of persons unknown in
placing emery in the bearings of the
main fiywheei- The emery was placed
in the bearings some time between
noon and $50 p. m. Saturday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
OBITUARY..
DR.. n. steriing PoFnsroy.

Newton. Mass. April z2.-Dr. H.
Sterling Pomeroy, physician and au-
thor. died at his home In the Au-
burndale district Friday night. He
was born in Somers, Conn, in 1S4S
and was a graduate OF Yale and Leip-
sic universities. He wrote a number
Of booas2on medical and ethical top
fcS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

BristoI.-Frank PetrO. who refuse
70 stand in a Bristol theatre when fH.
American nag was shown on the acEe
and who was arrested on the charge
breach Of the peace, was EeuteucEu
the city court TO three months i1
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
CabIed Paragraphs

Explosion in WiIhelmshs Rrbor.
Amsterdam, via Los Zprii %,
Eli a. ma terrific u occurred
in Wilhe1mshaver cr CPrussia)
Friday. ACCORDING u Nieue Rotter-
To GROW In England and Wales
Londc Sfil %, sJ55 p. m. - The
board of 8riculture has decided that
three mfHon acres Of pasture land In
England and Wales must be plowed for
wheat growing In the coming autumn.
The order embraces land in addition
to the pasture Land already plowed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
BIG BATTLE BREWING
AT ARRAS AND LENS
Where the British Guns Are Again Hammering Away
at the German Lines
SUNDAY WAS A DAY OF COMPARATIVE QUIET

n Champagne the Germans Launched Several Atneln
Against British But Were RepuIsed With Heavy Cosl
Considerable Fighting Has Taken Place in Mac
donia, With No Important Changes in POsitiOnS-In gs
Austro-Italian Theatre the Battles Have Again Beeo
Intense
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Calais is the western terminal OF the
main -ailroad artery which supplies
the British armies on the Lens-Arraa
battle front in northwestern France.
The town lies directly opposite the
British channel port Of Dover. near
which place five German destroyerE
attempted a raid on British shipping
Friday night with the result that two
German ships and po9ibly three.
we're sunk by British patrol vessels.
1t has been suggested that the OBJ
iect of the Teuton naval raid was 60
interrupt the voyage OF Premier LLOYD
George across the channel from the
continent, where he had been in con-
ference with the French and Italian
prime ministers
II is possible that the German deg-
troyers which escaped in the darkness
from the Dover battle were the Vea-
sells which bombarded Calais. direct
Inc their shells on the town while
sI,irting the coast on their return %
the naval bases at Zeebrugge or Ant
VVerD.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Two men were instantly killed and
a third badly injured when an auto
mobile in which they were riding
struck a bridge at Genesee, N Y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

London. April 22-Reynolds' Week
" Newspaper says that at Dover 2S
Germans and p British dead lie in
the Market Hall. The crowds hooted
the German survivors from the sunk
en- destroyers when they landed on
account of the sinking of hospital
ships by German submarines
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The faculty of Union Theological
Seminary has adopted declaration of
loyalty to the United States and offer
ed it's services to the Government.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

A call to observe April II as Ma
tional Planting Day" by the Boy
Scouts of America was sent out by
organization.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
CALAIS sHELLED BY GERMAN
TORPEDO BOAT DEsTRoYERs
Some Civilians Were KiIlsd-Tuslvo
Persons Slightly Injured.

Calais. France. Saturday. April e.
via Paris. April p. $50 a. m.-Gsr-
man torpedo destroyers today fired one
hundred shells in the region Of Calais.
Some civilians were killed. Twelve
persons were slightly wounded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Recent special dispatches FROM
NTortevideo said that German iucuH#
sionse into Uruguay from Brazil haa
been feared and that many disorders
had occurred in the southern states 81
Brazil
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
sr-ziI ie TranauiI.

Afontevideo. Uruguays april 22.-Ac-
cordiug To official te.=srams received
here TODAY, tranquility reigns FIN THE
VILLAGES along the border between
Brazil and Uruguay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

DR.. Charles Pilgrim, chairman of the
State Hospital Commission, was nom
mated to be superintendent of the
Manhattan State Hospital
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Howard Elliott, president of the New
Haven Railroad, accepted a Federal
appointment to the railway comission
of the Council of Defense.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Leverett A. Dickerman, former rep
resentative from Hamden in the gen.
eral assembly, died at. his home in
Hamden yesterday at the age of So
years.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Major General J. Franklin Bell,
commander of western department of
the United States army, will leave San
Francisco Monday with his aids for
New York, TO take charge of the east
ern department of the army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The naval collier Sterling was bad
ly damaged in collision with an un-
identified steamer in Hampton Roads,
and was beached near Sewalfs Point.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The stauch sea-soine tugs to be
added to the naval reserves mosquito
fleet We're inspected by the Govern
ment's Board of Appraisal, and so
were accepted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Thirty freight handlers employed in
the Winter Street freight house %
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad went on strike.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

General Rieciotti Garibaldi, the last
surviving son of the Italian patriot.
offered himself and his four son all
officers in the Italian army, for service
in the United States as instructors for
the new American army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Governor Edge of New Jersey, re-
quested county judges to excuse farm
ers from jury duty in order not 70
cripple the campaign for greater crops
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Governor Gunter of Colorado, has
signed the bill giving the public
untility commission power to refuse
permits for competitive utilities in
any district where proper service in
reasonable rates is being rendered by
an existing utility.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Governor Whitman is authorized in
a bill offered by Assemblyman Arm
strong to appoint Theodore Roosevelt a
major general in the National Guard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

President r. A. Pearson, of the Iowa
State College of Agriculture, has &C
cepted an appointment as chief ad-
wiser to the Department of Agricul-
ture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The Argentine military aviator
Corporal E'els, who has made some not
able records in flying, has decided to
enlist in the aviation corps of the
American army.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Nearly four thousand knitted gar
ments We're made and sent to the navy
yard by women working under the di-
rection of the Women's Auxiliary, Mas
sachusetts Department, Navy League
of the United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Admiral koIchak, commander of the
Black Sea feet. was appointed COM
mander-in chief Of all Russian naval
forces in the Baltic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

n. 3. Perham, president of the In
ternationaI Order of Railroad TeIegra-
pliers, called a strike of telegraphors
on lines of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railroad Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Fishing vessels owned and operated
by Austrians at San Diego, Cal, have
fed to Magdalena Bay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The German Government has grant
ed permission to a second delegation of
Russian exiles to return to Russia
from Switzerland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

DR.. Herbert s. Gay, formerly an in
structor at the Tufts Medical School
died at his home in Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

italy has opened negotiations with
the Allies on the advisability of send
ing a commission to the United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Major General Wendell p. Bown1a
tired list.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Gold coin to the amount of $1,000.
900 was withdrawn from the Sub.
Treasury for shipment to japan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

A volunteer patrol fleet to be used
within Boston harbor was proposed by
representatives, of several yacht clubs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Governor Brumbagh of Pennsy1-
vania has designated April 26 as
France Day in honor of the repub-
lie and Lafayette.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Cardinal Farley of the Archdioces.
of New York celebrated his 18th birth.
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Condensed kilograms

Count Tirza, Hungarian premier,
has resigned.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The Town Bill to permit fire insur-
ance corporations to write insurance
against loss by invasion. insurrection,
riot ad civil war was passed by the
New York Assembly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Count Tirza, Hungarian premier,
has resigned.
Cardinal Farley of the Archdiocese
of New York celebrated his 18th birth
day.
Major General Wendell p. Bowman
of Philadelphia, was placed on the re-
tired list.
Fishing vessels owned and operated
by Austrians at San Diego, Cal, have
fed to Magdalena Bay.
DR.. Herbert s. Gay, formerly an in
structor at the Tufts Medical School.
died at his home in Boston.
Gold coin to the amount of $1,000
900 was withdrawn from the Sub
Treasury for shipment to Japan.
A volunteer patrol fleet to be used
within Boston harbor was proposed by
representatives, of several yacht clubs.
italy has opened negotiations with
the Allies on the advisability of send
ing a commission to the United States.
Governor Brumbash of Pennsyl-
vania has designated April 26 as
France Day in honor of the repub-
lie and Lafayette.
The German Government has grant,
ed permission to a second delegation of
Russian eziles to return to Russia
from Switzerland.
Admiral KoIchak, commander of the
Black Sea feet, was appointed COM
mander-in- chief Of all Russian naval
forces in the Baltic.
Thirty freight handlers employed in
the Winter Street freight house 6f
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad went on strike.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce ordered a fav
orable report on a bill increasing the
membership of the Interstate. Com
merce Commission from seven to nine
mebers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

QueSted county judges to excuse farm
ers from jury duty in order not 70
cripple the campaign for greater crops
President r. A. Pearson, of the Iowa
State College of Agriculture, has &c
cepted an appointment as chief ad-
wiser to the Department of Agncul-
ture.
Leverett A. Dickerman, former rep
resentative from Hamden in the gen.
Hamden yesterday at the age of So
years
A call to observe April Fl as Ma
tional Planting Day" by the Boy
Scouts of America was sent out by
Colin H. Livingstone. president Of the
organization.
The stauch sea-soine tugs to be
added to the naval reserves moSq uito
fleet were inspected by the Govern
ment's Board of Appraisal, and 80
were accepted.
The Argentine military aviator,
Corporal Fels, who has made some not
able records in flying, has decided to
enlist in the aviation corps of the
American army.
n. 3. Perham, president of the In
ternational Order of Railroad Telegra-
on lines of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railroad Co.
The Town Bill to permit fire insur-
ance corporations to write insurance
against loss by invasion. inSurrection,
riot ad civil war was passed by the
New York Assembly.
The House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce ordered fav-
orable report on a bill increasing the
mem bersship of the Interstate. Com
merce Commission from seven to nine
mebers-
Nearly four thousand knitted gar
ments were made and sent to the navy
yard by women working under the di-
rection of the Women's Auxiliary, Mas
sachusetts Department, Navy League
of the United States.
General Rieeiotti GaribaIdi, the last
surviving son of the Italian patriot,
offered himself and his four son all
in the United States as instructors for
the new American army.
Major General j. Franklin Bell,
commander of western department of
the United States army, will leave San
Francisco Monday with his aids for
New York, TO take charge of the east
ern department of the army.
Governor Gunter of Colorado, has
signed the bill giving the public
untility commission power to refuse
permits for competitive utilities in
any district where proper service in
reasonable rates is being rendered by
an existing utility
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

An carrier Dul4et1n nad described
the patients condition as Stationary
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-11
[. W. W. WORKING IN
 WEST WITH TEUTONs

WASHINGTON, D. C., July H. Industrial Workers of the World leaders were charged with working with German agents in mines and fields ofthe West. to stir up strikes among Germans and Austrians, in correspondence read before the sen- ate today by Senator Thomas. of Colo rado. Particular reference was made to strikes in Arizona and Senator Thomas charged there was a German conspiracy to cripple smelters and in- dustries in the west.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-11
Bryan Belligerent

CATLETTBURG. Ky, July H. In an address here yesterday Will liam Jennings Bryan declared i've are in the war and the only way out of it is through it." He said it is the duty of those to whom the comforts of the fireside are not to be denied through the war to stand without division, dissension or discord in sup port of the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-11
Notice To The Public

Registration Blanks for persons subject to registration for military purposes may be found at the Pros pector Office, Valdez. Office hours 8 to 12 m, to 6 p. III. The period of registration extends from 2 a. m. on the second day of July to p. m., on the second day of September. Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
 JAMES PATTERSON
 VIM. MEALS
 J. A. SILvERMAN If Registration Board
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-11
Anything ID nussee and ivory jew elry at Valdez Drug Co.
Irishman is Champion Talker

LONDON, July 11.-According to "Hansard," the office record of Par lament, John Dillon was the great est talker during the session from February z to May 4. his speeches and remarks occupying 183 columns of the record Laurence Ginnell. ano- ther Irishman, easily holds the record for wanting to know things. 344 ques- tions standing to his credit.