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The herald., 1917-03-22
His COLLEGE,

Judge-You say you're a COLLEGE
graduate. What college?
Prisoner-The University OF Hard
Knocks, fellow in the Ball and Chain
society, and Gray Friar for seven
yearS.-Star of Hope.
The herald., 1917-03-22
Make IL Whjsper

The HusbaEd-It promises well.
The Artist-Yes! 1t will be n sneat.
ing likeness.
The Husband-Then perhaps you'd
better tone it down just little.-I,on.
don Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

A suggestion was made in Vienna that the Austrian Government issue mortgage bonds as a means of raIs- ing more money for war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
IMMIGRANT SANG HIS
 WAY INTO THE COUNTRY.
Officials Were Charmed With Rendi-
 ton by Dominico Pacificio

Boston, Jan. 25.-Dominico Pacificio, 30 years old, sang his way into the country today. When he arrived re- gently in the steerage of the steamer
 retic from Italy he was held up by the immigration officials, who, be- cause of his imperfect physical condi- tion, doubted the fbality of the new conner to make his way in the United States.
 '-But can, if you give me a chance" :" said Pacifcio. T am an opera sing e."
 Sing, then,'' challenged an inspec- tor.
 Then before the board of special in quiry the Italian struck up an air from La Tosca,'' while a stenographer re- sponsiblel for a record of all verbal exchanges between the board of appli- cants for admission slSetched the bars and notes On pad The song ended, applause echoed through Common wealth pier, and the board of inquiry unanimously voted that with such a voice it was not likely Pacificio would become public charge. The Italian said that he would go to Philadelphia to join a brother, Guilio Mandolfe, a priest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

corporation in the new constitution of provisions limiting property hOldlnga of foreigners, was made after the re- ceipt at the state department or num- erous complaints from Americans with property in Mexico. Enactment of such constitutional provisions may prove cause for diplomatic entaugle- ments, not only with the United States but with other governments whose na- tionals have invested in Mexico.
 Secretary Lansing's protest against the adoption of a provision for c0nia- cation of property was based on the proposed article in which it is stated-
 Seizure of Private Property.
 Private property shall not be seized for public purposes without cOmpenaa- tion. The need of utility of such seizure shall be determined by the pro- per authority, but in the event of any disagreement as to terms the cXpro- priation shall be carried out by tnc judicial authority"
 Further basis for protest was found in a continuation of the article. read ing:
 ''Civil and commercial corporations may own urban property and manu- featuring or industrial establishments. either within or without inhabited places; they may also own and exploit mining properties and those contain ing oil or other sub-soil substances; an well as railroad and pipe lines. but they may not own or administer in their own right rural properties lu al area greater than that absolutely uec- essary for the accomplishment or Che purposes for which they have been created. The executive shall iu every case determine this area"
 Protest against another article Wa caused by the addition to the old con stitutional provision that "tlere ahni be no private or government monopo lies of any sort" of the words nor eN emption from taxation" This addition was aimed at concessions, almost an of which have in them provision for certain exemptions. for varying per iods.
 Expulsion of Foreigners.
 Objection to a change in the prori- sions for the expulsion of foreigner was caused by phraseOlogy that app pears to permit Of no opportunity for the accused to show cause why ha should not be expelled. The proposed provision reads:
 The executive shall have the eEcl1ra siVe right to expel from the republic forthwith and without judicial proceE any foreigner whose presence he may deem iEadvisable. Any action taken by the executive under this authOriZa ton shall be without appeal
 "No foreigner shall meddle ln tna political affairs of the country. Nor shall they acquire any real estate un- less they shall have previously declar- ed to the department of foreign affairs their intention to waive their citizen ship and the protect ton of their re- spectiVe governments in all matters pertaining to the said property ana tD accept the jurisdiction of the laws and the property is concerned'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
DISSOLUTION OF JAPANESE
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Continuation of Bitter Fight for Min
 isterial Government.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Dissolution, of the Japanese house of representatives by Premier Terauchi with the endorse ment of the emperor before the house could pass on a motion of lack of con dence in the ministry is viewed here as the continuation Of the bitter fight for a responsible ministerial govern ment in Japan
 All opinions here agree that the crisis is almost wholly internal and not international.
 Count Terauchi came into power as partisan leader holding that Japan should be guided by single national party and so far has secured the endorsement of the emperor. who is understood by his action in dis solving the house to have gone over the head of that body in direct ap- peal to the people.
 The Japanese embassy today re- ceived a cablegram from the Tokio foreign office announcing that the house had been dissolved because of the introduction of the resolution de- claring a lack of confidence in the present cabinet. It was said following the dissolution the present administra- ton would continue to hold office and adhere to it's already declared policies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Mexico City, Jan. 25.-Secretary of State Lansing has sent to General Carranza, through Charles B. Parker American charge daffaires here, communication in regard to certain provisions which it has been proposed to include in the new Mexican consti- tuition. The communication calls at tention to the article vesting the eX- ecutive with power to appropriate pro- perty without judicial recourse, and also the article providing that civil, commercial companies cannot own properties of a greater area than is necessary to accomplish the purpose for which they are formed and placing the power to determine what area Is necessary ill the hands of the cXecu- tive.
 ObjectionaI Articles.
 The communication says that if the latter provision were made retroactive it might be conf1scatory as no proVi- sion is made for compensation.
 Attention is called to the article providing that there be no exemption from taxation. If this were given a retroactive effect, says Secretary Lam sings communication, it would impair contracts of many foreign corporations now operating under agreements pro- viding periods of exemption by the federal or state governments.
 Regarding article B. dealing with the expulsion of obnoxious foreigners, objection is made because the proposed article permits the executive to eXpel anyone, without recourse to appeal whose presence is deemed inadvisable by him. The letter states that this is not in accord with the usual practice of nations that cause be clearly shown.
 About Oil aLands
 Mf. Parker hus also sent to General Cdrranza d statement from Secretary Lansing protesting against the pro posed article in the new constitution which stipulates that special conces- sions must be obtained by exploiters of oil lands and allows companies now owning such lands one year in which to secure new concessions in order to protect the rights they alredy have ac- quired The statement says this aTtf- cle apparently means virtual national ization of Mexican oil lands and that it might prove confiscatOry of foreign owned property.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
MARYLAND LEAGUE FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE RE5UkED y President Wilson for Attack Made
 on National Guard.

Washington, Jan. 25. President Wilson. speaking today to a delega- tion from the Maryland League for National Defense, which attacked the national guard and advocated univef- sal military training, rebuked them for their "unrestrained language" and then said that there would have been a better chance of his support if they were more reasonable in their atti- tude.
 The memorial, read to the president by Major Randolph Barton, spoke of the national guard system as a dis grace and "a failure" It urged uni versal compulsory military training and service and mentioned the mob iIization of the national guard along the Mexican border as an example of the failure" of the system.
 President Wilson told the delegation that their attitude closed the oppor- tunity for discussion.
 The president. discussing compulsory military service. declared that un- occasionally physical training was needed and would accomplish a great deal, but it can be had without com pulsory military service" He added that he was desirous of doing the wise thing and that the entire subject was receiving his most earnest considera- tion. He vigorously defended the ef- forts being made in congress to build up proper military service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
New Railroad
 Bill Framed
DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE
 ADAMsoN LAW.
BY SENATE COMMITTEE
Provides Penalties for Any Railroad Employee Who Has Quit Work TresPassins on Railroad Property to Prevent Operation of Trains.

Washington, Jan. 25.-After several weeks consideration, the senate inter state commerce committee tonight vir- tually agreed on the substance of rail- road legislation which it will recom- mend to supplement the Adamson law. Another meeting will be held tomorrow and Chairman Newlands expects to in- troduce the measure this week
 New Bill Framed.
 As now framed, the bill would not forbid a strike or lockout, but would make a criminal offense for railroad employe who has quit work to trespass preventing by violence, intimidation or threats the operation of trains. A fine of $100 or Imprisonment for six months are the penalties for violation of the provision. Chairman Newlands said it would not apply to picketing and the use of peaceful persuasion by strikers.
 Clayton Act Not AnnuIied.
 The committee has incorporated a section declaring that nothing in the bill shall be construed to annul the provisions of the Clayton act exempt ing labor and other organizations from the operation of the antitrust stat utes.
 Military Features.
 Work on the military necessity fea- ture of the bill was virtually concluded tonight, and the authority to be given the president will be confined to the of railroad or it's equipment as is necessary to move troops or munitions in time of war, threatened war or in surrection- Suggestions that it be ex- tended to include cases of emergency in times of peace were voted down.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
SLEAK" INQUIRY TO
 EE RESuMEa, MONDAY.
Possibly J. p. Morgan May Be Among
 Ahe First to Testify.

New Tor Jan 25.-The inquiry into the alleged fleak'' of advance infor- nation on President Wilson's peace note will be kresumed here Monday rnornip---Was announced tonight by Representative Robert L. Henry. chair n@-. of the house rules committee. He Eaid he had sent telegrams recalling members of the committee who re- turned to Washington.
 Regarding information sought by the committee concerning transactions on the New York stock exchange within the period of the alleged Teak" MT. Henry said:
 Tn my judgment, we will have ev- erything we want in less than five days"
 He added that the committee had met with no 'refusals'' from brokers
 Bernard Baruch and possibly J. P Morgan, as well as others familiar with Wall street affairs, may be among the first witnesses called when the com nittee resumes it's hearings, according to MT. Henry.
 The telegraph and telephone com panies, the chairman asserted, had been asked " the committee to pre- serve all records of telegraph mes sages or telephone conversations be- tween New York and Washington dur ing the period of the alleged leak
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
HARRY J. SPANIEL ON TRIAL
 FOR MuRDERINe HIS WIFE
Testifies That Lieut.. Col. Butler Fired
 Shot Taht Killed Her.

San Angelo, Texas, Jan. 25.-Har- " J. Spannell. testifying in his trial wife at Alpine. Texas. last July, this afternoon declared that the shot which caused Mrs. SpannelPs death was fired by Lieutenant Colonel M. c. Butler, for whose death Spanen is al- so held.
 SpaneIl said that on the evening of the shooting he saw Butler come out of his 0Butler,s) room in the hotel and Mrs. Spanell in Buffers room badly frightened. He said Mrs. Spanell told him something had happened, adding, Don't ask me now. I'll tell you later"
 He said Mrs. Butler was out of the room at the time.
 Colonel Butler forced his attentions on Mrs. Spanell from the time he ar rived in Alpine and seemed to be fled.
 q didn't like the way he was doing. but I thought I might be mistaken. He was loud in his conversation and permitted to go automobile riding with us and when invited him he always wanted to sit in the back seat with Mrs. Spanell.
 "He often got funny. jostling around, claiming the road was rough and fall ing against Mrs. Spanell-"
 Spanen described the trip to a dance at Maria, Texas, which the Spanells and Colonel and Mrs Butler made. in company. He said that the colonel paid undue attentions to his wife, try ing ito show her off"
 Grabbed Her Foot.
 "On the way home" he continued. Butler pretended to be hunting for his pistol sea board and got hold of Mrs SpanelPs foot" Spanell told the officer then that he did not like his actions. He spoke of the incident to his wife when they reached home, he said, saying he was afraid of the col onel
 q couldn't sleep that night said SpanelI ''I wrote a letter to Butler while my wife slept, signing her name to it, telling Butler that my husband was not satisfied that the grabbing of please assure him that it was uninten- tional-? Butler answered the letter, saying that it was not intentional and that he had the highest regard for and immediately apoIogized to But Ter, admitting that I had written the letter.
 q told him that I was not jealous of him but that I was jealous of my wife
 Spanell said that on his request, Butler agreed not to ride in the back of the car with his wife any more. be- cause Spanell did not want unfavor- able comments made. SpaneH said he told his wife about writing the let ter to Butler. She was mortified, he said. but after a little quarrel they ended with some love-making." lie said he was satisfied then that he had misjudged Butler.
 SpanelPs counsel asked him:
 Were you in love with your wife,"
 q was," replied Spanell in broken tones.
 Ibid she love you ?''
 Yes"
 Spanell spoke affectionateIy of his little girl" At this point several of the jurors were in tears.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Woman Suffrage
 Bill in the House
GIVES RIGHT TO VOTE AT PRES
 DENTAL ELECTIONS.
AND LICENSE QUESTION
Act introduced By Mir. Higgins of Coventry Appropriating $1o4, ,ooo for the State Board of HeaIth-$4,ooo for Executive Officer.
Especial to The Bulletin.)


 Hartford. Jan. 25.@There was an- other deluge of bills in the house Thursday, and it is expected the dose will be repeated on Friday, the last day for the receipt of new business. All of which indicates a session of the usual length.
 Spanish War Roster.
 MT. .-Fenton of willimantic presented an act to appropriate $5,00O for the purpose of compiling and publishing a roster Of the men who served in the Spanish American war, Philippine in .surrection and China relief expedition
 East Lyme Asks Exemption.
 Mir. DeWolf of East Lyme presented an act to exempt the town of East Lyme from payment of the state tax.
 Validating Judge Dan.
 Mir. Bradford of MontvilIe introduced an act to provide that all acts of Dan D. Home, performed after his election as judge of probate for the district of MontviIle, in correcting the records or completing the settlement of estates, are validated
 Stafford Springs Court.
 Mir. Heald of Stafford presented an amendment to the act establishing a borough court at Stafford Springs so as to fix the salary of the prosecuting attorney at $500 year.
 Trade School at Refcrmatory. An act introduced provides for an appropriation of $69, 900 for the eStab- lshment of a trade school at the Con necticut reformatory, and equipment and hiring of teachers for same. Also an appropriation of S50,000 for the construction of buildings and stockade wall.
 Junior National Guard.
 MT. Taylor of Danbury introduced an act for the formation of junior na- tional guard, to be formed of companies composed of boys between the ages of II and IS for military drill and in struction.
 WiIlimantic SpirituaIists.
 Mir. Fenton of Willimantic presented an act to incorporate the First Spirit ual society of Willimantic, to be com posed of Dwight A. Lyman, Annie H. Tingley, Hepsey c. Boden, Fred l.. Yeomans, Bert F. Hatch, George Hatch, Robert F. Stanton, Abbie M Lyman, Evvie B. Edgarton, Julia A. Bill, Car rie l.. Bill, Mary A. Hatch, Adelaide F. Cole, Sarah Hooker and others The object co the corporation is to unite together the Spiritualists of Williman- tic and vicinity for mutual aid in the benevolent, educational and religious enterprises germain to the phenomina, science, philosophy and religion spir- itualism.
 Railroad Discontinuance
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company petitioned for permission to discontinue the branch of the road between Saybrook Point and F'enwick station.
 Commissioners Chosen.
 Under suspension of the rules, res olutions were adopted appointing George H. Bradford a commissioner for New London county and E. Herbert Corttis a commissioner for Windham county.
 More Insurance,
 Mr. Geary of Waterford introduced (continued on Page 8, Fifth CoI.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
NEW AMERICAN SUBMARINE
 BUILT ON GERMAN LINES On Trial in Narragansett Bay Was Mistaken for Deutschland.

Newport, R. l., Jan. 25.-The recent ly launched American submarine G-1. which has been stationed here, quietly slipped her moorings today and for the first time showed her new lines to marine observers on the west shore of .arraganSett bay.
 The new type of submersible sub merges on an even keel after the fash ion of German undersea vessels, and when the G-1 came out of the mist that had hung heavily over the bay this afternoon and then took the Ger man dive, shore watchers who had picked up the craft at a distance of four miles thought they had sighted the German merchant submarine Deutschland, inbound for New London, Conn. Later, when the G-1 came to the surface nearer land, the American flag was recognized
 The submarine carried deep sea divers and went through a series of manoeuVerS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
MEETING OF CONNECTICUT
 DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION.
Charles B. Pomeroy of WiIIimantic
 Elected President.

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 25-More thor ough inspection of dairy farms is de- sired by the Connecticut Dairymen's s association, which adopted resolutions this morning in favor of a bill to in- struct the dairy and food commission CT to establish an inspection system for all dairy farms in Connecticut from which milk is sold. Another resolu- tion was in favor of a bill that all persons testing milk or cream to de- termine its butterfat, pass an exami- nation prescribed by the dairy and food commissioner.
 Officers of the association were elected as follows: President, Charles B. Pomeroy, WiIlimantic; vice presi- lent, R. B. Dodge, Washington, and Robert E. Bull of Wallingford, treas
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
RACING DOG TEAMS N
 CAMP AT HAMILTON, N. D.
Three Leaders Are 19 Miles Ahead of Their Seven Competitors.

Hamilton, N. D., Jan. 25-The dog teams of the 522 mile Derby from Winnipeg to St. Paul cross the inter- national boundary line in the United States today and tonight the three leaders were in camp here, while IS miles back their seven competitors were at Pembfna, N D.
 Gunner Tomasson, from Eecla, Min nesota and his team of nsukies prone trail into this town at S:10 p. m. and was followed shortly by Mike Kelly, of Hecla, and Hyurtur Hansen of SeIkirk, Man.
 Fred Hartman was the last to pull up at Pembina tonight, delayed by a fight among his own dogs in which one animal was killed. He continued the race with four dogs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

The big battle between the Germans and Russians over the frozen Trul marsh southwest of Riga continues unaIbated. Further progress for the Germans along both sides of the Aa River is reported by Berlin, which claims an advance over a front of about six miles and the capture of Russian fort positions, together with fourteen officers and 1,T14 men and Is machine guns.
 PetroErad admits that southeast of the river the Russians have had to fall back a third of a mile, but says the attacks by the Germans on the marsh were repulsed-
 Aside from this battle the fighting in the various theatres continues to be carried out mainly by the artillery and small reconnoitering and raiding par ties In Rumania the extremely cold
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
ON THE TRAIL OF A
 BAND OF COUNTERFEITERS
Secret Service Agents Made Discov-
 cries in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 25-Secret ser cred here the trail of a band of coun- terfeiters who had thir dies manufac- tured openly in sections by an At lanta engraving house which did not suspect the purpose until it was dis covered that various peculiar designs manufactured at intervals would form, when fitted together, a good die for a five dollar bill. G. w. Carr tax icab driver, was arrested today but he maintained that in SUI ubmitting drawings to the company and later delivering the manufactured dies he acter only as messenger for two men and a woman, whose purpose he did not kf1noW
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
ELEVEN INDICTMENTS FOR
 ELECTION FRAUDS IN OHIO
Two Republican Councilnnen of cin-
 cinnati Among tn Accused.

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 25.-Eleven men, among them two republican city coun- ciImen, an assistant clerk of the city council and Hamilton county depu- ty sheriff. who were named in indict- ments returned by the federal grand jury today in connection with alleged frauds at the last presidential cleo ton, were taken into custody by United States marshaIs tonight.
 ! The two councilmen are Robert Uricho, who represents the sixth ward, and John Burckhauser, from the 18th ward. These wards are in the down. town section of the city. Uricho and BurckhauSer were released on $2,5O0 bond each. Frank Refs, assistant .c1erk of the city council. and John Ryan. a county. deputy sheriff. were also released on $2,500 bond each. The other men are not prominent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
CONNECTICUT MILK
 PRODUCERS ORGANIZE.
Judge Daniel A. Markham of New Lon
 don One of the Directors.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 25.-Organiza- ton of the Connecticut Milk Producers association was completed at a meeting this morning at the Hotel Garde. President Thomas Holt of Southington presided. The board of directors was perfected by the election of J. Arthur Sherwood of Easton and William c. Johnson of Newtown as directors for Fairfield county and Judge Daniel A. Markham as director for New Lon don county.
 The executive board was elected as follows: President, Thomas Holt, eR- officio; H. l. Todd, Hamden; J. G. Schwink, Jr., Meriden: c. Frederick Norway, West Hartford; J. Arthur Sherwood Easton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
HARRY K. THAW SLOWLY
 RECOVERING FROM WOUNDS
Medical Examiner Finds His Mental
 Condition "StilI Cloudy"

Philadelphia, Jan. 25.-Harry K. Thaw, who is in hospital here slow ly recovering from self-inf1icted wounds, was examined today by Dr. John Wanamker, 3rd. police surgeon. After the examination Dr. WanaTnal<er stated that he had found the patients mental condition "still cloudy" and that it was difficult to say when this haze would clear up.,
 Detectives constantly are on guard at Thaw's bedside waiting to arrest him on bench warrarS issued in New York following his in>Sctment on charges of Kidnapping ano assaulting Frederick Gump, Jr., a 19 year old Kansas City high schoolboy.