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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

 Mayor Indicted
CONTEMPT OF COURT, VIOLATION
 OF ELECTION LAWS
JUDGE AND JURY TRIAL
Outcome of Riotins at Primary Elee- ton Last Septennber@Ward Leader and Police Lieutenant Indicted for Murder.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-Mayor Thom-
 as B. Smith was today indicted on
 charges of contempt of court and vio-
 lation of the election laws in connec-
 tion with the holding of the primary
 election in the fifth ward last Sep-
 tember when a policeman was shot
 and killed by New York gunmen. Oth-
 CT charges, including one alleging mal-
 feasance in office, will be considered
 tomorrow. The action of the jury
 assures the trial of the mayor before
 judge and jury.
 Other Indictments. Indictments were also handed down by the grand jury for conspiracy to
 murder. manslaughter and conspiracy
 to prevent free and fair election
 didate for the fifth ward leadership: Lieutenant of Police David Bennett and five policemen. The murder charge is in connection with the kill
 ing of Policeman George A. Eppley: Mayor Smith when arrested last September in connection with the case was also accused with conspiracy to murder and held in heavy bail. but was virtually exonerated of that charge in. subsequent habeas corpus proceedings Therefore this charge was not presented to the grand jury for consideration.
 More to Be Considered. Indictments against other political  leaders and detectives employed by a private agency who are charged with | bringing squad of alleged New York gangsters here for election work, will also be considered by the jury tomor- row
 Seven Gangsters Under Arrest. Seven members of a New York gang are under arrest here in connection with the case, and one of them, Jacob l Butch" Mascia. is now on trial ac- I cused of being the man who actually shot and killed the policeman. The | commonwealth rested it's case today | and the defense opened. Mascia claim i ed he fired at the policeman in self l defense. William G. Kier. Mascia's s counsel, said the prisoner believed that | Eppley, who was in civilian clothes
 was a member of a supposed pick
 axe gang from the tenth ward. One of the witnesses against Mascia today was Mike" Dennefy, one of the -aI- Ieged gangsters. who has turned states | evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
SINN FEINER M'cARTEN
 BROUGHT TO NEW YORK.
To Be Tried on Charge of Fraudulent
 Iy Obtaining a Passport.

New York, Dec. 19.-Dr. Patrick Mo- Carten, so-called Ambassador to the United States of the Irish republic" :" was brought here today from Halifax and will be arraigned tomorrow in the United States district court on a charge of fraudulently obtainig a sea mans passport. McCarten came to the United States eight months ago and was associated with General Liam Mellowes, another Sim Fein leader, who was arrested as he was trying to leave the country.
 a seaman on Belgian relief ship un- der the name of Francis Conlin," and when the vessel reached Halifax he was arrested by the British authorities on information from the United States department of justice
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
PHILADELPHIA TO GET
 15,ooo TONS OF COAL DAILY
Arrangements Made to Meet House
 hold Requirements.

Washington, Dec. 2Arrangements to furnish daily shipment of 15,OOO tons of anthracite coal to Philadelphia for household requirements were made by the fuel administration today. Fa- mine conditions in Philadelphia were brought to the attention of Fuel Ad- mfnistrator Garfield y William Potter, fuel administrator for Pennsylvania
 MT. Potter drew from the fuel ad- ministration also a promise to stop confscation of coal in Philadelphia by Director Krusen, of the department of health and charities. Seizures by other than fuel officials is held to be illegal and the fuel administration is ready to start proceedings if the practice is continued
 Transportation conditions are inn proving, the fuel administration was informed today by A. w. Thompson, chairman of the general operating committee of eastern railroads. z.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
W0oIen Uniforms For All Troops
EITHER AT THE CAMPS OR ON
 THE WAY THERE
SEC'Y BAKER EXPLAINS
Health and Clothing Equipment Con- ditions at Camp Devens, Camp Up- ton and Camp Meade Are Entirely Satisfactory.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Woolen uni forms for all troops have been pro- vided and are either at the camps and cantonments or en route there, Secretary Baker said today, explain ing steps the war department has taken to meet the unsatisfactory health conditions at the training posts pictured in reports of the surgeon gen. eral made public yesterday.
 The secretary announced that all except one of the recommendations of the medical department had been complied with immediately and point ed out that the reports upon which action was taken were received for the most part two weeks or more ago.
 One Proposed to Be Acted Upon.
 General Gorgas' one proposal that remains to be acted upon, MT. Baker said, is that regarding the establish ment of observation camps in which recruits for a period of two weeks be- fore the men pass into their company organizations at the training camps. The surgeon general believes that dur ing this two week segregation period and with the recruits under close medical observation, it would be pos sible to prevent the communication of epidemic diseases to the troops in time to develop and men found to have measles or any other communicable ailment would be sent to the hospi- tai.
 Why Action Was Delayed.
 Mir Baker said action was delayed pending decision made as to the wisest course to pursue in establishing the observation camps. It may be nec- essary to establish one camp in con nection with every divisional train ing center or, on the other hand to build several great observation camns at suitable points throughout the country where recruits would be held during the two week period to be dis tributed later to the training camps. The question also is under discussion as to the type of camp to be construct ed, whether cantonnents or Semi-per- manent tyre with wooden buildings, or tent camps such as those occu- pied by the national guard.
 Reports From Northern Camps. Secretary Baker received today per sona1 reports on conditions at three ot | the northern training centers, Camr Devens Mass; Camp Upton. N Y. and Camp Meade. Md, to the effect | that health and clothing equipment l conditions there are entirely satis- | factory. He received also an invita- | ton to inspect the national army di- vision at Camp Meade tomorrow with the promise that he would see every man at the camp clothed ir | woo1en uniform and clad in his heavy | overcoat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
VILLA OPERATING UNDER
 NAME OF GONZALEZ.
Has Looted Small Towns, Held Up a Railroad Train and Killed Civilians.

Fl Paso, Tex, Dec. 1s.-Francisco Villa has changed his name and is now operating under the name of Severino Gonzalez, according to es- capped federal prisoners who have reached Chihuahua City and made re- ports to the commander there. With Martin Lopez. Villa has been conduct ing a guerilla campaign in Chihuahua under the name of Gonzalez and loot ed several small towns, held up a railroad train and killed a number of civilians.
 Villas other name. which is used when he is referred to in any official communication Of the Mexican gov ernment is Dorotea Aranja, which was the name he dropped when he be- came a bandit in the Mexican noun tains.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
900 NEW MEMBERS
 OF THE RED CROSS
n Atlantic Division-Connecticu
 New York and New Jersey.

Washington, Dec. 19-Six hundred and fifty seven thousand new members of the Red Cross have been enrolled New York, New Jersey and Connecti- cut, during the first three days of the Christmas drive for ten million new enrollments, it was announced today at national headquarters.
 The Pennsylvania division, which includes Delaware, has added 300,O00 new names since Monday, on reports from only 49 out of 104 chapters.
 Rhinebeck, Iowa, claims to be the first city in the country to be 100 per cent Red Cross. having reported the enrolment of every man, woman ond child in the community.
 No attempt has been made so far to announce the total gains made since Monday, because of incomplete re- ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
RECOGNITION OF NEW
 GOVERNMENT IN PORTUGAL.
British and French Ministers com- municats With Dr.. Sidonio Paes.

Paris, Dec. 19-The British and French ministers at Lisbon have placed themselves in communication with pr. Sidonio- Paes, head of the new government in Portugal, according to the Temps today.
 This recognition of the existing sit- uation, which has also been partici- pated in by the Italian and Belgian ministers, is by way of preparation for formal recognition of the new govern ment. the newspaper explains. Dr. Faes, it is noted, has seized every op- pcrtunity to declare that Portugal is resolved vigorously tQ continue the war against Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
YEARS TOTAL OF DEATHS
 ON AMERICAN SHIPS, 5e2.
Of These 210 Were Suicides and Ae-
 cidentaI Drowninqs,

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Only 71 per- sons were lost out of more than three hundred million carried on American ships during the fiscal year ending June 30, the annual report today of the steamboat inspection service shows The total of deaths on Amer fcan vessels including those who went down with torpedoed merchant craft. was 592, but suicides and accidental drownings accounted for 210 of these.
 The years total was 6S4 less than that of the previous year, when 800 persons were lost on the steamer East land at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
soo,ooo DRUG ADDIcTs
 IN NEW YORK CITY
Many of Them Are Persons of "Hish
 Social Position"

New York, Dec 19.-There are ap- proximate.y 300, 900 drug addicts in New York city and many of them are persons of high social position" R. B. Sands, chief of the drug division of the department of internal revenue, declared today before Whitney legis- lative committee which Is Investigating the evil
 The statement that in recent years the number of drug victims had de- creased 90 per cent made by Justice Cornelius Collins before the commit tee, was refuted, Sands testified, by his records.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
NEW ExPERiMENTALs STATION
 OF THE BUREAU OF MINES
Is to Investigate Petroleum and, Nat
 uraI Gas industries.

Washington, Dec. 19. Secretary Lane has designated Bartlesville, Okla, as the location of the new experiment tai station of the bureau of mines for the investigation of problems relating to the petroleum and natural gas in- dustries-
 The station is one of three author fzed by the last congress, the other two having been located at Minneapolis, Minn., for the study of iron and man ganese problems, and at Columbus O., for research connected with the cera- mic and clay working industries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
FURTHER CURTAlLMENT
 OF PASSENGER SERVICE
By Boston and Maine Railroad in Or
 der to Move War Freight.

Boston, Dec. .19.-The Boston and Maine railroad, facing an emergency in the matter of its locomotive fuel supply has decided on a further cur tailment of passenger service in order not to interrupt the movement of war freight, James Fl. Hustis, temporary receiver of the road, announced to- night.
 Details of the proposed train reduc- tions will be announced later but it is not the intention at this time or except as a last resort, unduly to dis turb the morning and evening com muter service, the receivers statement says.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
THERE IS AN OvERSUPPLY
 OF BEEF AND MUTTON,
-MeatIess" Day Has Borne Good Re-
 suits in Nebraska.

Omaha Neb-, Dec. 1s. Asserting that the general observation of meat less" days and other means of con- serving the meat supply have been so effective that there is now an over supply of beef and mutton, a resolu- tion was adopted today by the Nebras- ka food congress asking the national food administration to modify it's 'meatless' days order so that it shall apply to pork only.
 The resolution was endorsed by G.. W. Wattles. Nebraska food adminis- trator, and was presented to the meet ing by E.. L. Burke, chairman of the livestock committee of the food admin fstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
TO CASH LIBERTY LOAN COUPONS WITHOUT CHARGE
Secretary MeAdoo Says . Few Banks Have Been Collecting for Services.

Washington, Dec. 1s. = Secretary McAdoo tonight called upon all banks Of the country to cash Liberty bond coupons without charge, saying that he had been informed that a few banks and trust companies were col lecting money for this service.
 MT. McAdoo pointed out that the coupons are payable at any federal reserve bank or sub-treasury as we'll as at the treasury department here, and that any national bank which is general depositary of government funds is required to cash the coupons without charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
JIM" BRADYrS
 ESTATE ONLY $1,21e, e,soe.
Several Millions Short of Estimates Made by His Friends.

New York, Dec. 19.-A net estate of only $1,219, ,So9, secerol millions short of the estimate of his wealth made by his friends when he died, was left by James Buchanan Brady, Diamond Jim," it was disclosed today by the filing of an appraisal of the state comptroller.
 Total assets were 1,546, ,s76, but de- auctions of $327, ,067 were made for ad- ministrative expenses and debts. The appraisal valued Brady's famed co1fec- ton of jewels at $507 ,445; pictures. $127, ,522, and securities, $791,4
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
TEN YEAR SENTENCES FOR
 CONSCIENTIOUS DIRECTORS.
Penalty Pronor --ed Upon Two Seattle
 Men by a Courtmartiai.

San Francisco. Dec. 19.-Ten years in a military prison will be the sen tence imposed hereafter upon -con- scdentious objectors to the draft,1 ac- cording to an announcement made here today by Major General Arthur Mur- ray. commanding the western depart ment of the army.
 Alfred Bloss. Jr., and Walfferd E. ngaher, both of Seattle Washn-, who expressed scruples against draft ser vice, were sentenced each to ten years by a courtmartial at Fort Worden, Washn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
TWO NEW YORK SCHOOL
 TEACHERS DISMISSED
For Spreading DisIoyaI Propaganda in
 Class Rooms.

New York. Dec 1e-Dismissal of Samuel Schmalhausen, A. Henry Schneer and Thomas Mufson, teachers in De Witt Clinton High school, rec commended by the committee on high schools after finding them guilty of holding views subersive of discipline and tending to undermine good citi- Zenship in the schools" was ratified by the board of education today.
 The teachers were accused of spreading disloya1 propaganda in the class rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
GOVERNMENT LIFE
 INSURANCE OF $1e2, ,ooo, 900
Has Been Applied for by N. Y. N. G.
 Troops at Camp Wadsworth.

Washington, Dec 19-New York national guard troops at Camp Wads- worth, Spartansburg, s. C.. hold the record for number of applications for soldiers government life insurance. Figures made public tonight by the war risk bureau show that of the s1,- Oo0 men in the camp, 19,275 have ap- piled for insurance aggregating s162.. 900. 900. an average of $8,431 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
STATE OF SIEGE
 IN PETROGRAD
Proclaimed by Executive Council of
 Workmen and Soldiers.

council of wcrkmen's and soldiers deputies has proclaimed a state Of siege in Petrosrad in an effort to re- press disorders due to the footing Of wine cellars and shops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
ITALIANS COMPELLED
 TO GIVE GROUND
Before Reinforced Teutonic Allies in Battle Raging
 Around Monte Asoone
MORE THAN 2,ooo ITALIANS MADE PRISONERS

Along the Southern Reaches of the Pave River the Invaders Crossed the Old Piave River Pontoon Bridge, But the Italisns Hed Them the Waters Edge-The Fight ing on the Other Fronts Confined to Artillery Duels
 Near the Swiss Border the Increasing Volume of Big Gums Forecasts Infantry Attacks at an Early Date
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Loss of French sh;Up;ro,

Paris, Dec 19-The loss to French shipping fy mine or submarine for the week ending Dec IS were exceedingly light Only one vessel under 1900 tons was sunk, and none over 1900 xonA One ship was attacked but es- Ezpa6s No fishing craft was sunk
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
HIGHWAYMEN GET AWAY
 WITH $25,oOo AT CARY, IND.
Killed Negro and Wounded a saIoon-
 keeper on One of the Main Streets.

Gary, Ind, Dec. 19.-After killing William McCarty, a negro, and seri- ously injuring Michael Binzen, a sa- loonkeeper. two highwaymen using sawed-On shotguns escaped with S25,- 900 in cash which the pair were taking from the bank to pay steel mill checks. The affair took place on one of the main streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
RIVER TRAFFIC OUT
 or MEMPHIS RESUMED
Had Been Interrupted by Formation
 of an Ice George.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec 1s.-Missis- sfppi river traffic out of this city, in ferrupted for several days owing to an of a gorge near Osceola. Ark, was re- sumed today with the breaking up of the gorge and the release of water which carried the rapidly melting foes southward-
 Several boats which went aground when the river fell Monday were float ed today
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
EVA TA,NeUAY HAS BEEN GRANTED A DIVORCE
Because of Irregular Habits of Her
 Husband, John w. Ford.

tained a divorce, today from John w. Ford after the actress had given her testimony before Judge David M. Brothers Ford was her dancing part ner and the actress swore that after their marriage his habits were so ir- regular that he would remain away from the show for days at a time. They were married at Ann Arbor Mich, in 1913. ;; :-A =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Guilty of Wife Murder.

Bridgeport. Conn. Dec. 19.-After ten hours deliberation, the jury re- turned verdict of guilty of murder fin the second degree against William w. Roberts. charged with the murdeF of his wife on Juiv last The sen- tence fixed by statute is life imprison- ruant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
13 SOLDIERS INJURED
 WHEN TRAINS coLLiDED
Near Baltimore Highlands = None
 Were Seriously Hurt,

Baltimore. Dec. 20.-Thirteen soldiers from Camp Meade weer injured in a Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Railway collision last night near Bal-
 tfmore Highbakds. None was seri- Cusly injured
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

An official German announcement says that two sailors were saved by the Germans when they sank the American destroyer Jacob Jones.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
WOULDN'T LIVE WHERE ONLY GERMAN WAS SPOKEN
Chicago Woman Justified in Refusing to Live With Her Husband.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Judge Guert1 ruled today that Mrs. Frederick Gel derman was justified in refusing to live with her husband when he insist ed that they reside at his parents home where only German was spoken. He dismissed Gelderman's bill for di- vorce which charged assertion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
LICENSE or WHOLESALE
 FOOD DEALERS REVOKED.
Newport News Firm Permitted Pota-
 toes and Onions to Rot.

Washington. Dec. 19.-The food ad- ministration today withdrew the H- .cense of Lester Brothers, wholesale food dealers, at Newport News, Va. after an investigation of charges that the firm permitted potatoes and onions to rot rather than sell them at loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING
 MAIL TO GERMANY
Norwegian Girl Arrested at Her Home
 in Brooklyn.

New York, Dec 19.-After six let ters signed by her had been found in the possession of a Norwegian, ar rested on a charge or smuggling mail to Germany, Miss Astrid Amundsen, daughter of a captain in the Norwe- gian navy was arrested at her home in Brooklyn today by agents Of the naval intallizence hurenu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
General SarraiI Recalled.

London, Dec. 1e.-Genera1 Sarral. commander of the allied armies at Saloniki, has been recalled, according to newspaper announcement in Athens, says Reuter- despatch from the Greek capital under date of Dec. IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The death of Ensign Phillips Ward Page. in England, December IT, as the result of a seaplane accident was reported to the navy department.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Two Men Burned in Powder Explosion
 Whitesburg, N. Y, Dec. 19-Two men were fatally injured and a num- Der of others less seriously hurt today in a powder explosion on construction work near here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
DANIELS EXPLAINS GROWTH OF NAVY
At Opening Session of Inquiry by House Sub-COmmit-
 tee Into Nays War Activities
COUNTRY MAY REPOSE CONFIDENCE IN NAVY

The Navy Now Has More Than One Thousand Ships in Com mission and Enlisted Personnel of 2SOO0O Officers and Men-There Are 424 Ships In Course of COnstruc ton-Battle Cruisers, Batteshps, Scout Cruisers, De stroyers Fuel Ships and Gunboats Are Included in the Number.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Justfce carretson Retires.

New York Dec 19-After twenty years service on the bench. Supreme Court Justice Garret James Garretson of Long Island City retired today. He Is TO yeAr@ cid. ;,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Cabled Paragraphs

Ten Killed in Air Raid on London.
 London, Dec. 19.-Ten persons were killed and 70 injured in London during last nights air raid. Outside of Lon don five persons were injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Directors of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad met yesterday but deferred action for one month on the common and preferred dividends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The National War Savings Commit tee will center it's efforts to have peo- pie give War Savings Stamps instead of money for Christmas presents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Several barracks in Camp Merritt near -Englewood. N. J., have been quarantined owing to appearance of scarlet fever and measles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The British steamer City of Naples on December 5 while under convoy of destroyers was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Private John H.. Smith was dis honorably discharged from the 122d Infantry at Camp Wheeler, Ga, for re- fusing to have his adenoids removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The Council of National Defense announced there would be no fixing of the price of lead for war purposes at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

One trainman was killed and one fatally hurt, when the New York-Chi cago express of the Grand Trunk carshed into a freight train near Stony Creek Ont.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
WEEKLY REPORT OF LOSSES
 OF BRITISH MERCHANTMEN.
Fourteen of More Than 1,60o Tons,
 Three Uader and One Trzwler.

London, Dec. 19.-Fourteen British merchantmen of more than 1,60o tons and three under that tonnage were sunk by mine or submarine during the past week, according to the admiralty statement tonight One fishing vessel also was sunk.
 The shipping losses by mine or sub- marine in the past week are slightly under those of the previous week. when fourteen vessels of more than 1.600 tons and seven under that tom mage were destroyed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Francesca Romei, assistant musical conductor of the Metropolitan Opera, died at the Roosevelt Hospital, New York, of heart disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

New Jersey is to be the first State in the Union to organize it's manufact- uring industries on a war basis to as- sist the Government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

A lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps with the American army in France was dismsised for drinking with enlisted men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

George T. Taylor, formerly for 13 years superintendent of the Plymouth division of the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R.. died at his home at Quincy, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The Pennsylvania Highway De- partment announces that the entire tween Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is open for traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Condensed Telegrams

A spectacular fire caused $3o,o0o damage in Atlantic City. N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Shipioads of presents have arrived inu France to make Christmas joyous occasion for the soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The Government war trucks which left Detroit for an Atlantic port are now past Cleveland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Mrs. Ida Hauh, a sculptures, form erfy the wife of Editor Max Eastman of the Masses of New York received suspended sentence in court after pleading guilty to dissminatfng birth control literature.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Fire which swept through a portio, of the business section of Erie Pa did $150, 900 damage.