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Evening journal., 1917-10-24
POWDER RBLOW-UPDUE
T0PLOT, SAYS editor
John R. Rathom Says Story
of il Was Overheard
by Agent
TELLS ACTIVITIES
OF GERMAN SPIES

That the explosion at the Brandy
wine plant OF the dupont Company the
latter part OF last year which resulted
in the loss OF 81 lives was due to a
German plot was the statement made
last night at a Philadelphia banquet by
John r.. Rathom. editor OF the Provi-
dence Journal. who probably has done
more than any other individual In the
United States to uncover German plot
ting and treachery In the United States.
A great part OF the information on
which government agents have ferret
ed out Teuton conspirators In this
country has been furnished the govern
ment by Mr.. Rathom and his news
paper workers and detectives. During
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Evening journal., 1917-10-24
DR.. F. /. SPRINGER
dies SUDDENLY.
Well Known Newport Ply
sician is Victim Of
Apoplexy
FAMILY WITH HIM
WHEN END COMEy

Or. Francis L. Springer. one Of the
best known physicians in the State, and
a prominent Democrat who had been a
candidate for important offices, died
suddenly at his home in Newport, about
$50 o'clock this morning, OF apoplexy.
Members OF his family were present.
The end came very quickly and quietly,
Dr. Springer retaining consciousness
10 the last. Dr.. Willard Springer, a
brother, was hastily summoned from
Wilmington, but found that death had
arrived before him.
DR.. Springer had appeared in good
health, though complaining recently
OF not feeling very well, and his death
was a great shock TO his family and
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Evening journal., 1917-10-24
AsBuRY ANNIVERSARY

At the anniversary services of AS.
bury NJ Il Church last evening, the
Rev. R. II. Adams, pastor Of Trinity M.
p. Church. preached the sermon To-
night the sermon win be preached by
the Rev. j. d. c. Hanna. Of Philadei-
phia, aud the. choir ofSilverbrook NJ E.
Church will sing.
Evening journal., 1917-10-24
MO is RELEASED.

The steamship limo. which was
libeled through the United States
District Court on Saturday on a claim
Of $4,000 for repairs. has been re-
leased. The owners furnishing se-
curitr amounting 70 $4,000.
Evening journal., 1917-10-24
CAR AND AUTO HIT.

Through a misunderstanding Of
signals an automobile owned by
George P. BisseM coilided with a
trolley car az Delaware avenue and
Washington street yc'terday., Both
machines were damaged.
Evening journal., 1917-10-24

throughout the empire of enemy index Of what
America intends TO do bring this to victorious
conclusion"
He does not ask that you give this day single
cent shed drop of blood for your country,
liberty and your independence.
He does not ask you this day to leave your home,
your friends end loved to battle with the enemy
in the sheswept trenches somewhere in France Others
Evening journal., 1917-10-24
AUsrmANs START OFFENSIVE.

AUsTIuANs START OFFENSIVE
BY The United Press
ROME, Oct 2iAustra starting offensive hoping to an
epate the concluding phase of the Italian Trieste
and Labach. semioay advces today indicated
has mased great numbers OF recently withdrawn
front and has Germany srani
considerable aid in the munitions artillery
offensive the of oOlha have been en-
sountered by the italian forces.
Evening journal., 1917-10-24

- - t1II1IN 7 - III1 Ut N7E11-1 ~" - -'"
in which all good and true citizens may
''pledge to one another and to the gov
eminent that represents them the full
est measure Of financial support"
He hopes the results will be $50 inn
pressive and emphatic that il will echo
Evening journal., 1917-10-24
WASHINGTON DRY LAW HELD VALID.

WASHINGTON DRY LAW HELD vAID
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Oct. es-rhe sheppard excise la" "aAHs
. ., coo0,, Dr., territory after November was h'a 10 '
D''s' -. oons Of Inc psr1oi supreme Court
soday The sh liquor dealers who "'''
appeal from the decision
Evening journal., 1917-10-24

The President of these United States of America
has designated this day as LIBERTY DAY. He has
Evening journal., 1917-10-24
WEATHER

Rain and colder tonight;
Thursday part cloudy and
colder; moderate northwest
gales tonight diminishing to-
morrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
SPANISH STEAMER PELAYO
 TORPEDOED AND SUNK
While Bound for England With Cargo
 of Oil and Domestic Articles.

Paris, Jan g, 1O.5O D. m.-A report that the Spanish steamer Pelayo, with a cargo of oil and domestic articles, has been torpedoed and sunk while bound for England coming on top of the sinking of the Spanish steamer San Leandro, has increased popular resentment, says the Temps Madrid correspondent.
 All the leaders of the monarchicai party are in complete agreement as to Spain's foreign policy. In political circles it is believed that Germany is much concerned about the measures the entente allies intend to adopt to protect merchant ships. According to information from a reliable source the amba baSsadors of the central powers will present a note to the foreign of fee demanding that all merchant ships shall be treated a. warShipS in Spanish waters. The Spanish government, however. does not intend to give in to any intimidation.
 The steamer Pelayo was a vessel of ,641 tons. She was built in 1900 and owned in Barcelona.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
ARGUMENTS ON ADAMSON
 LAW NEARING CLOSE
Final Statement of Governments
 Case Will Be Made Today.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Arguments be- fore the supreme conrtzon: the, cor sti- tutionSIty of the Adamson act near ed q close tonight after an eaIl-fIaJs at tack upon the Jaw by the railroad counsel. Tomorrow the final state Inent of the governments case %ill be made and the test suit. submitted to the court for decision.
 Questions of law, the merits of legis- 1ation and the manner of it's enactment were raised and discussed at length and members of the court continued to add interest to the proceedings by in terrupting counsel with questions.
 Lack by congress of authority to en- act what tssy termed railroad wage legislation was the principal line of attack of the railroad atorneys- Wal ter D. Hines and John G. Johnson. They contended also that the law ja in capable of operation without judicial interpretation, takes property without due process of law and interferes with liberty of contract
 Difficulty of definitely applying the act was emphasized by 1Ir. Hines. He said although the law fixes an eight hour standard railroad day for train operatives, nearly all such employees are employed on mileage. trip. run or monthly bases.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
CHARLES Fl. WAX WAS
 WITH MISS RAE TANKER
On Her Excursion to PlainfieId, N. J
 Hotel Proprietor So States.

1 New York Jan. 9.-CharleS H. Wax, | best known as "Oliver Osborne and not James w. Osborne, prominent New York attorney, was the man who accompanied Miss Rae Tanzer on her now famous excursion to Plainfeld, N. J., according to William Kitchen former proprietor of the hotel where Miss Tanzer was a guest, and who testified today in the trial in federal court of Franklin D. Stafford, who is charged with perjury because he swore in a previous proceeding that James W. really was +Oliver Osbrone." The Identification was made when Wax was brought into the courtroom.
 The trial of Stafford, who is clerk of the hotel at Plainfeld when Miss Tanzer was there, is only Cpe of
 grown out of the young woman's suit
 for breach of promise against James
 w. Osborne. When Wax was found
 in Chicago after a long chase he free
 ly admitted that he was "Oliver Os-
 borne" that it was he who had court
 ed Miss Tanzer under that name and
 that he went with her to Plainfield. He has not yet been confronted by the young woman.
 After Kitchen had identified Wax, counsel for Stafford motioned him to stand up. The defendant looked close Iy at Wax and then shook his head emphatically in the negative.
 Frank c. Lapp, formerly employed at the Plainfield hotel as a painter, testified that James w Osborne was not the man he had seen there with Miss Tanzer, but added that he had seen Wax recently and could not identify him as the man who was with the young woman. Wax as serted that he talked with Lapp on the trip he alleged he took with Miss TanZer.
 At the outset of the second day of the trial Judge Hand announced that he would reserve decision on mo- tion made yesterday by Safford's at torney to dismiss the case. The con- tention was raised that the indictment agains Stafford was faulty in hat he law did not authorize federal com missioner to administer an oath in hearing before him. It was at such hearing that Stafford identified James w. Osborne as the man who had ac- companied Miss TanZer to Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
FINAL MEETING MEXICAN
 AMERICAN COMMISSION
Will Be Held in Washington Saturday
 or MondaJ

Washington, Jan. 9.-What is ex- pected to be the final meeting of the Mexican American joint commission will be held Satnrday or@-Adonday Plans for the meeting were made to- day by Secretary Lane, acting for the American members, and Alberto J. Pani, representing the Mexicans, when Mir. Pani delivered a letter acknow- ledging the receipt of the Americans reply to General Carranza's latest re- fusal to ratify the protocol signed in Atlantic City.
 MT Pani and Mir. Lane agreed that further negotiations by the commits sioners were useless, although care had been exercised by the Mexicans writing the letter to the American commits sioners to avoid any such admission MT Pani expressed the desire of the MeXicanS for one more meeting, at which he indicated that his collea gues would ask for a continuation of the conferences.
 There was another report late to- day of agreement on date for withdrawal of American troops from Mexico City, but it was denied by Sec retary Lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
LONDON NEWSPAPERS FEATURE
 COMMENT ON GERARD SPEECH
Ascribe 1t to Unconventional Methods
 of American Diplomats.

London, Jan. 10, 300 a. m-While the speech of James w. Gerard, the American ambassador to Germany, the German newspaper comment and reports of the impression created by it in the United States have been givn and are still begin given prom thence in the London morning news papers, none of them has commented on the speech until today when the Daily Express alone prints an edi- torial After paying grateful tribute to Ambassador Gerard's efforts on be- half of British prisoners, the Daily Express says: Tt is not for us to criticize the unconventional methods of American diplomats and gratitude will prevent any British criticism of MT. Gerard himself. It is impossible to understand the attitude of America to the complex problems of the war, unless the many obsesSions of the American mind carefully consider the factors governing the national opinion in the different parts of the United States. In view of these conflicting factors it is easy to understand that President Wilson's main concern is to bring the war to an end as soon as possible and thus remove the danger of American entanglement."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10

The invasion of Rumania by the troops of the central powers continues to progress. despite the efforts of the Russians and Rumanians to hold them back Berlin reports that the invaders moving eastward into MoldaYia from the Pennsylvania Alps region are gaining ground step by step, while the force of Field Marshal won Macken- sen, driving northward in Moldavia, has won additional ground, reaching the Putna river sector. In this fight ing the Teutonic allies, according to Berlin, have taken 5,499 prisoners mad captured three guns and ten machine guns
 Petrograd admits that the Russians along the line of the Putna and Se- reth rivers have fallen back, but says the manoeuvre was carried out with out hindrance. A slight retreat on the Kashinan River by the Russians is also recorded by Petrograd, but it is asserted that south of the Oituz riV- CT and near Rekoza, on the Suchitza river, attacks by the troops of the central powers were repulsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
Lawson Declines
 to Be CoerCed
OVER AND OVER AGAIN REFUS-
 ED TO GIVE NAMES
STILL IN WASHINGTON
Four Motions to Cite Him Before Bar of the House considered-Bernard Baruch Denied That He Had Any Advance Information of President Wilson's Peace Note.

Washington Jan. g. - Although Thomas w. Lawson promised to dis close names and amounts involving 1 men high in official life," if congress ordered an inquiry into the alleged leak in advance of President Wilson's peace note, there were indications to- was about to drop it's hearings on the Wood resolution for such an investiga ton and return the resolution to the house with an adverse report Democratic members of the commit tee freely expressed their wearineSs over the proceedings of the past few days and their conviction not only that nothing to warrant further inquiry had been brought out so far, but that MT. Lawson knew nothing to support his sweeping charges.
 Mr. Lawson continued today to defy the committee, refusing over and over again to give the names of the men he had told profited by the Teak" official higher up than any yet mentioned.
 Lawson Remains in Washington.
 Four motions to cite him before the bar of the house for contempt, pending when he left the witness stand early in committee in executive session. No decision was reached, but some of the members indicated later that MT. Lawson probably would not be recall ed and that IT It was determined to report the Wood resolution unfavora- bly, the contempt charges would be forgotten. In the meantime the 1nancier remains in Washington sub tect to the committees orders.
 Hearing Continued Today.
 The hearing will continue through out tomorrow, at least, to give several of the men mentioned in the various reports and rumors related before the committee an opportunity to make statements.
 During today's examination MT Lawson frankly admitted that he was not particularly concerned with the so-called leak itself. but that his pur- pose in agitating the subject primarily wgs 10 bring about a thorough inyesti- gatfon ot the New York stock exchange that would lead to incorporation and federal regulation.
 BarucFl on the Stand
 Bernard Baruch of New York, who contributed $50,000 to the last demo- cratic campaign fund, and whose name has been mentioned in the stories of money made through a Teak" took the stand this afternoon and denied that he had any advance information what soever on the presidents note, the German peace proposals or Lloyd Georges speech. After admitting that he sold short many thousands of shares of United States Steel during the pe- riod from Dac. 12 to 21. he said his action was due solely to his belief that this was the proper attitude to take (continued on Page Three, 5th coI:)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
cABARETS RAIDED IN NEW
 YORK ANTI-VIcE CAMPAIGN N More Than Score of Arrests Made Detectives Posed Miiiionaires.

New York. Jan. 9.-A new phase of District Attorney Swann's anti-vice crusade was undertaken tonight when raids were begun on cabarets from high to low degree which it is alleged are frequented by diSorderly women. Mere than a score of arrests were made.
 One of the places raided was a pop ular roof restaurant in the white light district near Broadway and 47th street. The evidence against the wom- en there was obtained by detectives who posed as millionaires.
 The dancing floor was crowded when the district attorneys aides made their appearance. Officers were sta toned at every exit and none of the guests were allowea to leave until the persons wanted were taken into custody. One of those arrested was captain of walters. The women described them selves as dancing instructors,' mod els" and cashiers"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
 BY SULTAN TO ARMY
Calls for RedoubIed Efforts to De-
 stroy Enemy.

London, Jan. 10. 2:47 a. m.-A Con- StantinOple despatch received by Reuter- by way of Amsterdam gives the text of a proclamation of the sul- tan to the army, in which, after re- calling the peace offer of the cen- tral powers, the sultan says:
 The enemy countries, disregarding g the serious intention and sublime spirit of our purpose, disdainfully re- jected our offer and we are obliged, with our allies, to continue the war, leaving to the enemy the moral and material responsibility of fresh blood shed and the ruin of homes."
 The sultan assures the Turkish soldiers that during the war they have brilliantly enhanced the ven erated name of Ottomanism," and ex- presses the conviction that with the aid of the Almighty we shall obtain final victory and deliver the country from the avidity of our enemies.
 "Henceforth, with our allies" he continues, we will redouble our zeal and efforts in order, with the aid of God, to destroy our enemies every where.
 The sultan concludes by invoking the Almighty to crown the efforts with success.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
Harry ThaW Again
 in Serious Trouble
INDICTED FOR KIDNAPPING /
 YOUTH OF 16
BOY SEVERELY WHIPPED
Kansas City, Moy to Come to New York-Beat Him With Two Whips Three Different Times on Christmas Nisht-Youth Escaped Next Day.

New York, Jan. 9.-Hardy K. Thaw, who was legally released fifteen months ago from the asylum for the insane where he was sent after he killed Stanford White, was today in dicted here, charged with kidnapping g Fred Gump, Jr, of Kansas City, Mo, a youth of 16, and assaulting him with a whip.
 Detectives Looking for Thaw.
 With him was indicted on the kid mapping charge, a man described as George F. O'Byrnes, and supposed to have been employed by Thaw as a bodyguard. Word was received that O'Byrnes had been arrested in Phila- delphia and detectives were there looking for Thaw tonight.
 The complaint, which was placed against Thaw with the attorney by Frank P. Walsh, former chairman of the United States Industrial Relations Commission, appearing now as Gump's counsel, alleges that Thaw enticed the youth to his room at a hotel here Christmas night and there beat him with two whips three different times, until he bled and became almost un- conscious.
 Had Mania for Whipping.
 Testimony describing the whipping of young girls by Thaw made up some of the most sensational chapters in the numerous court actions on the question of Thaw's sanity after his acQuittaI of the murder of White on the ground of insanity and his com to the Matteawan State Hos pitaI for the criminal insane. Alien ists for the state testified that whip ping was a mania with Thaw.
 Costly to New York State.
 After several years litigation at a cost of several hundred thousand dollars to New York state and to (Continued on Page Six, Fourth Cob
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
SUDDEN DEATH OF U. S.
 EMBASSY ATTAcHE IN MEXICO Has Raised a Mystery Which. State
 Department May Investigate

Washington, Jan. 9-The sudden death of Louis d'Antin, an American citizen attached to the Mexican embas- sy here, in San Luis Potosi, while en route to Mexico City with Eliseo Ar redondo, General Carranza's ambassa- dor, has reised a mystery which may be investigated by the state depart ment. Officials said today that if mem bers of d'Antin's party requested it they would mage inquiries.
 DAntin, for years chancellor of the American embassy in Mexico City was recently attached to the MxecAn en- hassy here. He was said to know more about Mexican affairs than any other American.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
COST TO GOVERNMENT TO
 COLLECT TARIFF DUTIES During 1916 Was 1902 Mills Per Dol lar on Imports and Exports

Washington, Jan. Accumulation by treasury department experts. made public today, show that the cost to the government to collect tariff duties during 1916 was 1-502 mills per dollar Of imports and exports handled. This is the lowest figure on record, compar- ing with 2.221 mills in 1915: 2.454 mills in 1914 and 2.545 mills in 1913
 The total cost of the customs ser vice for 1918 was $9S13035 as compared with $9. .930. .261 in 1915; s1o.- 441-17S in 1914 and s10, 931, ,431 in 1913 The total amount of goods in which drawbacks were allowed last year was s15,370,945 more than twice as much as in 1915 and nearly five times as much as in 1914.
 The number of employees of the ssr- vice decreased in 1916 from 7O79 in 1915 and the average salary, $1, ,337, in 1916, was $26 higher than year pre- vious
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
SMALL SENTENCED
 TO BE HANGED. Protested Innocence When Asked if He Had Anything to Say.

Ossipee, N. H., Jan. s.-Frederick L Small today was sentenced to be hanged on Jan. Is, 1918 for the murder at Mountainview, on Sept. 2S, 1916:
 Judge John kivel asked Small if he had anything to say as to why sen- tence of death should not be pro- nounced in accordance with the yer dict of the jury which was returned last night.
 T have, your honor" said Small. T know no more about the crime than you do. I am an innocent person.
 Clerk Arthur E. KeniSon then read the sentence, in which Small is ordered to be confined in the state prison until Jan. Is, 1918, when he is to be hanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10

There is still vigorous fighting go- ing on in northern Russia in the re- zion of Riga. Berlin reports the e pulse of Russian attacks on botb Sides of the river Aa and between fried richstadt and the Mitau OF1 road. The Russians, however, hsJe recap tured an island in the r Fina river north of Illoukst, which was taken from them recently. F<etrograd re- ports also the repulsef t5f German at tacks south of Lake Abit, west of Riga.
 In the other theatres according to Ihe various official communications, bombardments and minor engage ments by ' ling and patrol parties continue t. .ail
 Greece h. been given forty eight hours by the entente allies in which to comply with their demands for the withdrawal of all Greek troops in Thessaly, the reduction in the number of Greek forces elsewhere, the release of political prisoners and an apology to the allied nations and their flags.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
SEVEN PRISONERS TAKEN
 BY NEW HAMPSHIRE TROOPS
In Their Brush With FiIibusterers
 Near Zapata, Tex.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 9.-Seven prisoners were taken by men of the First New Hampshire infantry regi- ment in their brush with dlibusterers Saturday night near Zapata, Tex, ac- cording to an official report at south ern department headquarters of the United States army.
 Firing began when the New Hamp- shire border patrol intercepted a large number of Mexicans crossing the Rio Grande, the report said. It is hot known how many men there was in the flibustering expedition. Four of the Mexicans were killed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
WONDERFUL VITALITY
 OF BUFFALO BILL
Source of Amazement to Medical At
 tendants and to His Family.

Denver, Col, Jan. 9.-The vitality shown by Colonel William F. Cody (Buffalo BilD, said by his physicians to be dying tonight, was a source of amazement to his medical attendant and members of the family at the bed side. According to Dr. J. H. East who has been in constant attendance the noted scout gained strength dur ing the day although the heart action was very weak and digestive func- tions had ceased. Early tonight it was said he had been sleeping quiet lv for two hours
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
INVESTIGATING CHARGES
 MADE BY R. W. MOON
Of BrrtaI Treatment of Harry Penque
 at State School for Boys.

Meriden, Conn, Jan. 9.-Coroner Eli Mix of New Haven was in Meriden today Investigating the charges ma de by Raymond w. Noon, principal of the boys disciplinary school of New Haven, that the death of Harry Pen que, aged 14, was caused by brutal Urea tment he received while an inmate at the Connecticut state school for boys in this city. Coroner Mix ex- amined Superintendent Charles M. Williams several supervisors and boys. He stated that he would resume the investigation in New Haven to- morrow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-10
LAFAYETTE GIRL KILLED; QUARRELED WITH SWEETHEART Miss Pearl Moon Shot-Man Then
 Committed Suicide,

Providence, R. l., Jan. 9.-Miss Pearl Moon was shot and killed at her FsDme in Lafayette, near Wickford Junction, today, after a quarrel with Frank Hendrick, Jr., who was regarded as her sweetheart. The latter fled from the house to a nearby barn, where he turned the weapon upon himself, com mitting suicide.