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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

New York, Feb. 5.-With the safe arrival at Liverpool of the American Line steamships Philadelphia and Fin land, the arrival here from Liverpool of the St. Paul, only two American passenger ships now are at sea-the kroonland, which sailed from Liver pool January 31, and the New York, which departed from the same port February 3. The Owego, an American freighter, left here today for Genoa Cable messages to officials of the American Line in this city told of the arrival at Liverpool of the Philadel- phia and the Finland.
 The St. Paul, with PIP passengers on board, was compelled to anchor off Sandy Hook early today on account of Il heavy snow storm. She did not pro- ceeI to dock until the late afternoon.
 Officials of the American Line an- nounced tonight that the St. Louis, detained here since Saturday on ac- count of the international situation, would not sail befdre Wednesday, Feb ruary :, at noon. It had been an nounced that the St. Louis probably would get away today but when the hour set for her departure arrived it was said it had been decided to await further advices from the state department at Washington before per hitting her to proceed. No explana-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

tion was made by the omcials as to the decision not to sail the ship be- fore Wednesday.
 "The St. Louis is loaded, suncient coal is on board for the voyage and the necessary formalities Of obtainiur clearance papers have been compiled with" said an official of the line '.The passengers booked for the trip hava been told that they would be notined in plenty of time to reach the doci. before the vessel sailed. The ship carries no cargo that can be classsd as contraband. There have been no changes in her markings. designating her as an American vessel, as sur- gested in the last German note"
 Clearances here today were light Only two vessels were reported by the customs officers as taking out the uec- essary sailing papers. Among these were the White Star Line steanshfn Cretic, with cargo for Naples and che Atherstone, (British) for Bordeaux cleared by the French Line. The oth- CT ships cleared for coastwise and Latin American ports.
 Officials of the Scandinavian. NorVe- gian and Holland lines said they were still awaiting instructions from their home offices and until these were ra- ceived, they would continue to hold what vessels they have in United States ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
WASHINGTON CONFIDENT
 OF NO OVERT ACT
In Killing of an American Seaman by
 German Submarine.

Washington, Feb. 5-The grave concern with which the American government has been wa&ing develop ments since the break with Germany was not perceptibly increased by press despatches from London tonight announcing that an America member of the British setamer Eavestoe had been killed by shels- from a German submarine.
 Confidence apparently was felt in all quarters that a full report would show that the vessel was attacked in ac- coTdance with the rules of cruiser warfare and that the incident would not prove to be an overt act which will mean war.
 According to the stories of survivors the master and three members of the EaveStone's crew, including the American, were killed when they were leaving the ship in boats. There have been several instances in the past in which deliberate shelling of boats was alleged, but such a case never has been established to the satisfac- tion of the state department. It is believed here that the smelling indi- cates the Eavestone was resisting or attempting to escape and that shells intended for the ship may have struck the boats.
 The Eavestone sailed from Newport News, Va, on December 25, with a cargo of lumber loaded at Galveston. She probably had discharged her car go and started on a return voyage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA
 PLAYED PATRIOTIC AIRS
When News Was Received of Sever
 ance of Diplomatic Relations.

London, Feb. ,. 10.3O D. m.-The or chestra played The Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic airs aboard the American liner Philadelphia, from New York when the news was re- ceiVed of the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. Passengers the Philadelphia arrived at London tonight from Liverpool where the liner dock ed early in the day.
 There was also some cheering when the passengers recovered from their surprise after reading a wireless mes sage posted on the bulltien board at noon Saturday as the Philadelphia was nearing the danger zone off the coast of Ireland, but there was little excitement A majority of the Amer jeans, realizing the gravity of the news, moved off quietly. Little groups were formed, and earnest discussions followed
 Even the rumor, which spread quickly. that war had been declared between the United States and Ger many, was received calmly and only a few women refused to retire to their berths during the remainder of the voyage. only the usual precautions. such as putting out the lights and Illuminating the Stars and Strips on the liners sides. were taken while passing through the danger zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
ENTIRE PUNITIVE FORCE
 HAS CROSSED THE BORDER
10000 Soldiers Showed Physical Fit z ness in Spectacular Parade.

Coumbus, N. NJ, Feb. 5.-The inter national situation was the chief topic of interest tonight to the 10000 sol diers of the American punitive expe- dition who returned to the United States after ten months in Mexico. Even the pleasures of their first leave of absence in an American town in nearly a year were secondary to the discussions of recet developments in the submarine warfare and what the future might bring forth.
 Among the officers of Major Gen erol John. J. Pershing's command qualification was keen that the men showed such apparent physical fitness in the spectacular parade which marked the exit of the column from the southern republic. Tomorrow the men will resume their march to bord- CT stations to which they have assign ed.
 Refugees from Mexico, numbering more than 5000, who preceded the punitive expedition, encamped here. The American Red Cross has been asked to assist in feeding them.
 In the prison camp are held 22 all legged Villa bandits. Charges of murder in connection with the Colum- bus raid will be filed against a mum Der of them in the state courts, it was said tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
5RAZIL'S NOTE TO GERMANY
 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Specifying Acts Which Will be Con
 sidered as Hostile.

Rio Janeiro. Feb. 6.-Brazil's an swer to Germany in the matter of unrestricted submarine warfare has been completed. Dr. LaurO Muller the foreign minister, after a confer ence wit hthe diplomatic representa- tive of the United States. put the fin ishing touches on the note in collo- boration with Clovis Bevilacqua, who is the Brazilian representative on the arbitration tribunal at The Hague.
 Dr. Lauro Muller conferred also with the ministers of Chile and Ar gentina- Later at a meeting of the ministers, President Wenceslau Braz explained the situation and read the note of protest. All the ministers ex- pressed themselves as in entire ac- cord with the terms of the note, the mode<ate and firm tone of which evil dences that the attitude of Brazil will be to safeguard it's rights and inter ests menaced by the submarine cam paign. The text of the note will be made public after it has been commu- nicated to the various chancelleries.
 The Gazeta. Noticas declares that it has knowledge that the protest for mulated by Brazil will be far from preventing the adoption of measures which are to be taken in case of cer- tain acts, but will even serve as a basis for such measures. The Bra gillian government in it's note says the paper will specify the acts which it considers hostile to it's commercial independence and political sovereign tV
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
TREATMENT TO BE ACCORDED
 SHIPS ON THE CANAL ZONE
Defined in Statement Issued by the
 War Department.

Washington, Feb. 5-A war de- partment's statement today defining treatment to be accorded armed mer- chant vessels of belligerents in the canal zone said the same regulations would apply there as in ports of the United States.
 The governor of the Panama Ca- nal will make due investigation in each case to determine whether the vessel is in fact armed for defensive purposes only, said the statement ITO supplement such investigation, to expedite their passage through the canal, and to facilitate the granting of clearances to all merchant vessels leaving the ports of the canal zone the proper diplomatic or consular of ficer of the country concerned should. in event of a visit of such vessel file with the governor formal assurance in writing. in the name of the for eign government, that the armament carried by the vessel will be used for defensive purposes"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
FEAR NAVAL SECRETS
 WILL BE DIVULGED
if Camp ShipbuiIding Go. is Forced
 to Give an Accounting.

Washington, Feb. 5.-A message from Secretary Daniels, expressing a fear naval construction secrets will be divulged if the Cramp Shipbuild- ing company is forced to give an ac- counting in a patent infringement case involving construction of four American destroyers. was among pa pers submitted to the supreme court today in an appeal from an account ing order issuedN by a Pennsylvania court.
 The account was requested by the Curtiss Turbine company. which al- leges that its patents were infringed by the Cramp company in building the destroyer. Secretary Daniels let ter, dated February l, says review of portance.'
 The court has agreed to review similar suit of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph company against a navy department contractor and both suits will be expedited
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
MANY MARINE DISASTERS
 FEARED OFF NANTUCKET
Result of Blizzard Yesterday-Double
 Patrol of Coast Guards.

Nantucket. Mass, Feb. 5.-Many marine disasters are feared to have resulted from the blizzard which struck Nantucket today. The coast guard stations put on double patrols tonight The steamer A. T. ZeilI of Newport, was abandoned in the foes the crew escaping oyer the ice to shore. Much anxiety is felt for the safety of the sloop Highland Belle, which was last seen waliowing in the heavy seas at the. edge of the ice field in Nantucket Sound, where help could not reach her. She had three men on board
 The steamer Uncatena, with pas- sengers and mail from New Bedford. was forced to return. after getting as far as Cross Rip lightship.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
TESTIMONIAL BANQUET TO
 RT. REV. WILLIAM LAWRENCE E
In Recognition of His Ehorts to Raise
 $5,0oo, o,OOo Pension Fund.

New York. Feb. 5.-Bishops and other dignitaries of the Protestant Episcopal church. as we'll as prom nent laymen, at a testimonial banquet here tonight to the Rt. Rev William Lawrence. bishop of Massachusetts and president of the church pension fund. joined in singing America and toasting President Wilson. William Fellowes Morgan, presiding, was cheer ed when he said:
 Events of tremendous Importance have taken place in our country with in the past few days. l wish Co state that wherever an American is today. whether on land or sea. at home or far away, priest or lay1nan, let patriotism have full sway. We pledge this toast that, come what may, the Stars and Stripes forever"
 The dinner was held in recognition of Bishop Lawrence's efforts to ob- tain pension fund of S5,00O, 900 for aged and infirm clergymen of the Pro testant Episcopal church.
 Among the high church omcials ht the dinner were Bishops Chauncey Bunce Brewster and Edward Cam pion Acheson of Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
GERMANS QUALIFYING FOR
 NATURALIZATION AT BOSTON
Most of Them Former Membors of
 Crews of Vessels Tied Up.

Boston, Feb. 5.-On this. the lrat court day since the diplomatic break with Germany. there was a rush or Germans to announce their intention to obtain American citizenship. Twen- ty men, most of them former member of the crews of German vessels tiet up at this port, sought to qualify for naturalization. The applications of all but one were accepted.
 The exception, according to Arthur D. Grandson, the clerk In charge of naturalization, vas a German who said he was now a merchant ln this city. He proceeded with the reuuir- ed forms and through the preliminary oath of his new allegiance. mp to the point of renouncing the sovereignty or the German emperor. Here he paused Clerk Grandson said, explaining Chat he would have to think that overT The man asked for a couple of daya to consider it. but the official tore un his blank, returned the fee he had paid and told him to return when he had made up his T8ind.
 The total of nineteen men whose ln- tentions were accepted today markell the high point of a recent increased demand for citizenship by German subjects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
VAUDEVILLE PERFORMERS
 ON STRIKE IN BOSTON
President of White Rats Says It May
 Be Extended; to Other Cities.

Boston, Feb. 5.-VaudeviIle perform CTS, members of the White Rats Actors association, went on strike at three theatres in this city and in one house at Lynn tonight. James w. Fitzpatrick, of Chicago, international president of the association, stated that similar strikes had been order ed effective tonight at Chicago. Kan sas City and St. Louis, and may be extended other cities, with the pos sibility of becoming national in scope.
 The grievances of the actors, accord ing to the president, are based on practices which he claimed to be in violation of law.
 we want commissions kept within reasonable limits. with 10, g and sometimes 50 per cent payments stopped. We want an arbitration com miItee to settle all disputes" he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
MARINES ARE GURDING
 GERMAN WIRELESS PLANT
At Tucl<erton, N- J.-Orders Came From Navy Department at Wash inqton.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5.-A squad of l marines, commanded by corporal from the Philadelphia navy yard, early l tonight left for Tuckerton, N. J., to guard the German wireless plant there Officials at the yard said this action was taken on orders from the navy department at Washington. Feverish activity on the ten bat tleShips of the Atlantic reserve fleet at the navy yard began today on re- ceipt of orders from Secretary Dan iels that the fleet be prepared for inn mediate service. Steps were taken to bring the complement of ach vessel up to a war footing and complete what ever repairs are necessary. The fleet, which is commanded by Captain John Hood, is expected to be ready by to- morrow.
 The destroyer Jouett, which has been on guard at the Delaware breakwater, returned to the yard late today for un- explained reasons.
 The guard of armed marines patrol ling the piers where the self -interned German auxiliary criusers Prinz citel Friedrich and kronprinz Wilhelm are moored was materially, increased to- day and all visitors were refused ad- mittance to the yard. The battleShipS North Dakota and Kansas shifted their positions in the navy yard basin to within one hundred yards of the i'm termed ships.
 All employees of the government ar Senals here were compeled today to show Identification cards on entering the plant
 Alba B. Johnson, president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. announc- ed that he had advised the war de- partment that the companyS pants, including the Standard Steel Works. were at the disposal of the govern ment.
 / An unusually large number of Ger man and Austrian applicants for nat uralization papers were heard in the United States district court today. The applicants included twelve Austrians, eight Germans and eight of other ma tionaities. The normal daily average of applicants is ten.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
HOPING FOR PEACE:
 PREPARING FOR WAR
Washington Officials AnxiousIy Awaiting Period Which Will Determine Peace or War With Germany
COURSE OF U. S. MUST BE BEYOND CRITICISM

Rights and Property in the United States Are be Given Full Protection-President Wilson Expects Every American Citizen to Refrain From Any Word Act That Might Lead This Country Nearer to War-Work of Co-ordnatng the Nations Resources is Going Steadily ForwardHPreparations Are Being Made for the De parture of Won Bernstorf-There Has Been Talk of a Conference of Neutral Nations Reach and Agreement What They May Ask When Terms of Peace Are Discussed-An American Sailor Has Been Killed by a German Submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
REMINGTON ARMS co. AT
 DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT
President Harry KimbaII Has Enlist
 ed in Naval Reserve.

Washington, Feb. 5-President liar ry Kimball of the Remington Arms company, was formally enlisted in the Naval Reserve today by Rear Admiral Palmer, chief of the bureau of navi- gat1on. As head of the big munition works, MT. KimbaH is now subject to the orders of the navy department and in the event of war was assigned to manage his own plant
 Admiral Palmer intends to enroll in the reserve the administrative and executive heads of shipbuflding and intuition plants. whose proper place in war time will be in control of their plants and not with the military fore es. It is expected many presidents and managers and probably supS~intend- ents and forenen will take the oath binding them to the service in time of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
ASKS FOR EXPERIMENT OF
 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Constituent Writes to Representative
 Miller of Minnesota.

Washington, Feb. 5.-William Jen- nings Bryan's presence in Washington ular referendum question of the Unit ed States going to war against Ger many attracted notice today on the floor of the house. A discussion was precipitated by Representative Mil Ter of Minnesota. who read a message from a constituent stating that ''the interests of our country would be conserved by the immediate intern n7ent of the said Bryan" Representa- tive Buddleson, democrat. of AIaba- ma, and Representative Sloan. repub- lican, of Nebraska, warmly defended Bryan. - -z
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

tions works and other facilities in case of need. Henry Ford, the manu- facturer and pacifist, offered his great plant to the government without cost, in case of war, and volunteered to op- crate it himself without profit. His offer will be accepted if there be need. From Secretary Baker the president received first hand report of what is being done within the army
 It has not been decided to convoy such American ships as now are sail ing into the war zone and no new reg ulations as to armament have been made. These two points are to be de- cided later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
U. s. RUBBER COMPANY
 OFFERS ITS SERVICES
To the Government-Secret of
 War and Navy Notified.

New York, Feb. ,. - The Unit ed States Rubber company which controls the resources of forty seven factories and a number of large plantations and is said to be the largest rubber manufa cturer in the world. has placed it's Dnanufactur- ing and distributing resources at the service of the government, 1t was an- nounced tonight. Samuel r. Colt, the president of the company, said he had so advised the president, as well as the secretary of war and the secTe- tary of the navy. by telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
 IS NEARLY SNoWBoUND
Where 15 Inches of Snow Fell Yes-
 terday-Country Roads Blocked.

winsted, Conn, Feb. 5.-North- western Connecticut is nearly snow bound tonight. Fifteen inches of snow fell during the day and a high wind caused great drifts in country roads, making them we'll nigh inn passable Railroad traffic was badly handicapped. Trains were from. two to five hours late and several trains were annuIled. A snow blow train, hauled by three locomotives, was stalled at Canaan tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Harvard Football Player Dies.

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 5.-Randolph H. Hitchcock of Honolulu. q member of the Harvard football team of last season, and prominent member of the varsity swimming team, died to- night at the college infirmary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
WILSON DEVoTINe TIME
 TO GERMAN SITUATION
Has Abandoned His Custom Of Con
 ferring With Leaislatora,

Washington, Feb. 5.-President Will son abandoned his custom today of conferring with senators and repra- sentatives on legislative matters on Monday and devoted his entire atten- ton to the German situation. Becnuae of the extreme cold he gave up hir regular morning game of golf Tonight he and Mrs. Wilson were the gue1ts of Secretary and Mrs. Daniels at e formal dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
soain i. Preparino R.nlv

Madrid, via Paris, Feb. 5. 1O.fo a. m-The Spanish government contin- ues the preparation of it's reply to Germany's submarine notification. The reply will probably be- despatch
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Switzerland to Maintain Strict Neu-
 tralifv

Berne, via Paris, Feb. 6, 1.50 a. m.- It is semi officially stated that SWltz- erland, in reply to President Wilson note, will decline to depart from Che line of strict neutrality which is vital principle of Swiss policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Japanese cruisers oH Pacific coaot

Port Angeles, Wash, reb 5-Two Japanese cruisers were reported on Cape Flastery today. Shipping mon here expressed the opinion that tha warships probably were sent Co thIa coast because of a recent rIImor Of q German raider in the Pacific.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
British Steamer Torpedoed.

London, Feb. ,. 11.05 D. m. - The British steamer Hurstwood, 1929 tons, was torpedoed without warning at noon today. Three men were killed by the explosion and three seriously in- iured. two of whom died after the crew was landed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
STEAMER ST. LOUIS HAS NOT SAILED
Officials of the American Line Announce She Wil No
 Sail Before "Wednesday Noon
ONLY TWO AMERICAN PASSENGER SHIPS AT SEA

American Line Steamships Philadelphia and Finland Have Arrived at Liverpool and the St Paul Has Reached New York-Only Two Vessels Took Out Clearance Paperr at New York for European Ports-Whte Star Liner Crec Cleared for Naples and the British Ship Atherstoe for Bordeaux.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
Hundreds of canneries Available

Cleveland. O., Feb. 5.--Delegates to the convention of the National Can ners' association here tonight de- cIared that hundreds of canneries would be placed at the disposal of the government in cas-, of war with Ger many.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
CabIee Paragraphs
\ .aks For Passnorts.

Berlf & sD. 5. 1.10 p. m., via Lon don, .e> D. m.-Ambassador Gerard cal. pom Dr. Alfred Zimmerman, U sfman foreign minister, at one
 -k this afternoon, to ask for his
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
OBITUARY.

Rear Admiral Edward May, u. s. A.
 Boston, Feb. 5.-Rear Admiral Ed ward May, U. s. N., died at his home here today at the age of 79 years. He was retired in 1900 with the rank of rear admiral in recognition of his ser- vices in the Civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Canada's customs revenues for the month of January amounted to $12,- 963, ,314.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Fire destroyed the H. H. Freedman store at Bay Shore, L. l., at a loss Of $60,009.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
e,oek;no cravson Confirmation.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Senator Weeks again blocked a vote in the senate today on confirmation of Dr. Cary T. Grayson, President Wilson's naval aide, nominated to be a rear admiral.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Condensed TsIegrams

A Bursting prindstone killed Paul Rebeat, aged 39. at Higganum.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The Standard Oil Go. has added three hundred guards to it's plant in Bayonne, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

Many steamships due to leave Bar celona have postponed their sailings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

The records of drunkenness for 1916 in English cities, with populations of more than 200, 1000, show that there were 46,638 convictions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

King Gustave of Sweden arrived at Copenhagen on board the torpedo cruiser Gas Uggla, escorted by tor
 pedo boats and an ice breaker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06
BeIqian Relief Steamer Sunk.

London, Feb. 5, 1o.43 p. m.-The Belgian relief steamer Lars Kruse was sunk by a torpedo or mine near the Belgian coast today. The vessel carried a cargo of wheat from Bue- nos Aires.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

There are 2es, ,3l5 girl stonograpiicrn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

James c. Brewer, of New York, was elected vice president of the New York County National Bank.