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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
NO CONCENTRATION FOR DEFENSE OF BRUSSELS. British, French and Russian Ministers
 Have Left for Antwerp.

London. Aug 20. 2:50 a. m-Des- patches from Brussels to the London papers announce that the British, French and Russian ministers with their staffs have left for Antwerp.
 The Brussels correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company says
 Tt is becoming practically impossi- ble to: get news away from Brussels as the censor forbids any information concerning the movements of the troops being published. However, it is certain that tremendous battle is in progress within tn earea stretching from Diest and Tirlemont as far as Givet.
 "The general impression here is that no effort will be made to concentras se for the defense of Brussels, as the at lacking German force would not be of sufficient strength to warrant such concentration"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
RESIDENTS OF BRUSSELS
 FILLED WITH SUSPENSE.
Have for Days Been Expecting En-
 trance of German Army.

London, Aug. 19--An American mili- lary expert, reviewing the situation in Belgium, said tonight:
 I left Brussels today There was a good deal of agitation there, as the people thought the Germans near and lhere had been fighting at Tirlemont 4 good many refugees had come in rom Tirlemont and Louvain.
 The people kept very quiet thoush they were filled with suspense, owing 10 the numerous runors. The impres- lion was that Germans after making feconnaissances in force and securing lhe country to the north of Brussels With cavalry were about to advance in torce on Brussels. The population of Brussels had been told by the burgo- master that il the Germans came they mould remain indoors and go on as lar as possible with their usual voca- Hons.
 Brussels is an undefended city, but within tho last three or four days ey- Ey important street leading out of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
NOTHING BUT PRAISE
 FOR CONDUCT OF GERMANS
Former Consul Says Departing Ameri-
 can Were Aided and Cheered.

London, Aug 19 11.45 p. m.-E. Howard Martin of New York, former ly of the United States diplomatic service, arrived here tonight with his wife and niece from Hamburg. MT. Martin has been assisting Henry H. Morgan, the American consul general at thaat city.
 The party left Hamburg on d special train provided by the German govern ment, and a large crowd of Germans gathered at the station and cheered the departing Americans. Similar scenes occurred at all stations at which the train stopped.
 T have nothing but praise for the conduct of the Germans towards us, ,' said MT. Martin tonight. He added that consulate at Hamburg was be- sieged by Americans short of money and the Germans raised a benevolent fund for the purpose of aiding all foreigners.
 The special train carried virtually all the Americans who were stranded in Hamburg. Mr. Martin had an in- teresting experience in trying to get away from the city when war was declared He had booked passage o1 the Imperator and when the trip was cancelled. he and two hundred others boarded the steamer Burg: which has accommodations only for fifty at Cox haven intending to proceed to Eng land. The authorities ordered the Burg to turn back, as mines had beer laid
 The Burg laid in the river for three days and nights, the passengers suf- fering from a shortage of food and water. They slept on the deck. Fi- nally the Burg was ordered, to enter the basin near Hamburg, where 6( British ships seized by the Germans were lying.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
AUSTRIA MoRILlZING
 ON ITALIAN FRONTIER,
Families of Austrian Officers Advised
 to Leave Riva.

Rome, Aug. 19. via Paris, Aug. fig, 10.30 p. m.-A message received from Trent states that Austria, which hith- erto has mobilized it's troops with pru- derce, is now openly mobilizing at the Italian frontier. All tradesmen are obliged to declare their stock taken by the military authorities. A thousand Workmen are engaged in constructing entrenchments. Families of Austrian officers at Riva have been advised to leave within A hours
 State money, archives, etc., have been transported to the interior. The number of arrests is being augmented daily. Electric power for lighting is not provided at night, as the lights might indicate the towns to aero planes.
 The newspaper Corriere D'Italia says that the province of Trent has been requisitioned so thoroughly that the population fears starvation. It IS hoped there that food may be obtained from Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS
 ENDORSE CHANGE
In Basis of Representation to National
 Convention,

Saratoga. N. Y. Aug. 1s.-The re- publican state convention at two o'clock today concluded its work. The delegates left town and the only re- hinder of the convention tonight was the woman suffragists. They had de- cided to remain until next week. The democratic state conference meets here in few days, and they are wait ing for the democrats.
 The convention approved the reso- lution adoped last year by the re- publican national committee to change the basis of representation to repub- Hcan national conventions. reducing the number of delegates from southern states.
 Edward Schoneck, former mayor of Syracuse, today announced his candi- dacy for lieutenant governor.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS
 APPEAL TO WILSON
To Use His Influence for Resumption
 of CatoIie Schools in Mexico.

Wilson was appealed to today by rep resentatives of the Christian Brothers, a Catholic organization which main tains IS educational institutions in Mexico, to use his good offices to per suade the new government of Mexico to allow the order to resume its reg ular school work this fall. The &C., tivities of the Christian Brothers have been interrupted by the revolution and several of the teachers are alleged to have ben killed or imprisoned. The president will take the question up immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
BALDWIN ADDRESSED
 18th DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
Called for Election of Democratic
 Senators from that District,

New Haven, Conn, August 1s.-A political speech was made by Gov. Baldwin tonight when he was the guest of the democrats of the Twelfth district. at a shore dinner served at Momauguin. Touching first upon the historical connection the shore towns of the district have to the states his tory he passed to the sctory- of recent elections in which he led the way to victory in the state. Then he told of what his party had accomplished in legislation, and in conclusion called for the election of a democratic sen- ator from the Twelfth district.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
REQUIEM MASSES IN ALL 1.
 CATHOLIC CHURCHES TODAY.
Statement by Rev. John G. MurraX Chancellor of Diocese of Hartford.

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 2O.-The Right Rev. Bishop John J. Milan of the Ro- man Catholic diocese of Hartford was sleeping when the news of the death of Pope Plus x was received early to- day, and officials of the church decided not to inform him. until he awoke. 7.
 Rev John G. Murray, chancellor and secretary. gave out this statement: -s
 "The death of Pope Plus x win cause universal grief throughout Christendom. As sovereign pontif he chose as his motto: TO restore all things in Christi His purpose was to be in all things the chief shepherd of souls. All his public acts and ecclesi- astical legislation were the direct out come of this purpose His reign marked an epoch in the development of canon law. He will be remembered as an amiable holy father. who had at heart the interest of all his children and of all nations"
 Rev Father Murray stated that re- quiem masses will be held today (Thursday) in all Roman Catholic churches in Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
No War News
 in Washington
OFFICIALS HEAR NO MORE THAN
 THE GENERAL PUBLIC
DIPLOMATS ARE SILENT
Not Message Concerning Military Developments Has Been Received in Five Days-Ameriean Minister Sees No Need of Leaving Brussels.

Washington.g Aug. 1e.-Oficials of the United States government are as ignorant of what is happening on the battlefields of Europe as the general public Not a single message and American diplomats are in hourly communication from all European cap- itals. has come in the last five days giving the slightest hint of the devel- opment of military operations. In only one despatch was there any ref erence to pending hostilities. Min fster Whitlock at Belgium reported that although the seat of government had been moved to Antwerp. he saw no need of leaving Brussels for the present. From this it was inferred that the German forces were not yet close to the Belgian capital.
 Busy Caring for Stranded Americans.
 The absence of information about the movement of the big armies is ac- counted for by officials as due to the fact that American diplomatic offi- cers are so thoroughly absorbed in caring for stranded Americans that they are unable to make any calls at the different embassies or legations where news might be obtained. Am bassador Herrick, in one of his mes sages,, however, spoke of the fact that even diplomats were unable to learn Of what was happening in the war zone Dcy OAO HudI was gwen OuJ Dy the official bureaus, so strict was the censorship everywhere. From the Far East the American government had no dispatches today and though there were messages from Ambassa-
 dor Gerard telling of the welfare of Americans. these messages said noth- ing regarding the proable attitude oi Germany toward the Japanese ultima tum commanding her to withdraw from Kiao- Chow.
 chinda Again confers with Bryan. Baron Chinda. the Japanese ambas-
 sador, had a brief conference today
 with Secretary Bryan, but he said he brought nothing of importance. Kiai- Shah, the Chinese minister. later talked at length with MT. Bryan but declined to. discuss the object of hi: visit, beyond saying. that he had nc l dispatches from his government.
 George Foster Peabody, Hamilton Holt, William Fl. sShort, George E Roberts and pr. Ernest Richard. rep.
 resenting virtually all the peace SO cieties in the United States. formally expressed their appreciation to Sec. | retary Bryan of the tender offices
 made by President Wilson to the Flu ropean powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Movements of stean,ships.

Lizard. Aug. 1s-Passed. steamer Rotterdam. New York for Rotterdam. Cadiz, Aug. 1s-Arrived steamer Buenos Ayres, New York.
 Queenstown, Aug. 19 - Arrived, steamer Buenos Ayres, New York. = Queenstown, Aug. 19 = Arrived, steamer Arabic. Boston = New York, Aug. 19-Sailed steamer Philadelphia, Southampton
 Liverpool, Aug. 15-Arrived. steamer Olympic. New York.
 Plymouth, Aug. 1s-Arrived, steam CT Alaunia, Montreal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
AWAITING eERMANY'S REPLY
 TO JAPAN'S ULTIMATUM
Possible It May Be Transmitted Through American Channels.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Germany's re- ply to Japan's ultinatum is being awaited with anxiety in diplomatic quarters to open hostilities in the Far East. It is possible the reply may pass through Arperiean channels of communication as that was one of the means of forwarding Japan's note, owing to the difficulties of cable com muE ica ton. -.----------
 The suggestion was made in diplo- natci circles today that if Germany withdrew from Kiao- Chou, abandon ing it for the time being while her en- ergies were centered in Europe, it would present d new. and interesting situation. With Germany withdrawing Kiao-Chou woul naturally revert to China However. no information of Germany's purpose has yet come through, although such intimations as officials received indicate that Ger many will reject the demand and re- sist the siege to the utmost.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Boy Accidentally Shoots Cousin.

Hanks, aged 12 of Westfield, Mass, was accidentally shot in the jaw with a rifle today by his cousin Perry Bean. The Hanks boy had been on a visit here. The two youths went out in the woods to hunt for woodchucks. In some way not fully explained, the rife was discharged. and the bullet struck Hanks squarely in the jaw. The boys parents were notified and Hanks was later taken to his home in West field
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Seventeen AutomobiIists Eined s277. .e1

Marble Dale, Conn, Aug. 19.-Fines on seventeen automobilists for various violations of the automobile law by Justice of the Peace V. H. Hade, here today. The arrests were made by the state policemen Saturday night and during Sunday. Two of those fined to- day took appeals to the Superior Court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
GERMAN ARMY CORPS
 DEFEATS RUSSIAN FORGE
Captured 1000 Prisoners and Six
 Machine Guns,

LSnden, Aug. 19. $40 p. m.-A des- patch received today by the Marconi Wireless Bureau from Berlin says that in an encounter near Stallupohnen, east of Prussia August r. a division of the German first army corps de- feated a Russian force. captured 1000 prisoners and six machine guns. Many Russian guns which could not be taken by the Germans were destroy al
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
AMBASSADOR
 REDY TO LEAVE BERLIN
Japanese Club is Empty and Students
 Have Departed.

Copenhagen, Aug. 19, via London. Aug. 20, a. m. A despatch received here from Berlin says:
 The Japanese ambassadors de- parture from Berlin is approaching. The police are guarding the embassy. The Japanese club is empty. Even Japanese students in German univer- s1ties have left. The Vossische Zei- tung, commenting on Japan's ultima tum to Germany, says:
 One more declaration of war can not Tighten Germany and Japan,s ac- ton lis without any importance"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
ELECTRICAL STORM PUT
 WATERBURY IN DARKNESS
Lights in All Business Places Put
 Out by Storm.

Waterbury. Conn, Aug. 1s.-For three quarters of an hour this evening Waterbury's business section was in darkness. The street lights were in working order, but electri lighting in practically all business places was put out of commission by the storm. The prices of candles scared and boys selling them canvassed the buesiness section
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Americans FIoekIns to Rotterdan,

Rotterdam, Aug. IS, via London, Aug. 20 20 a. m.-One hundred and eighty Americans from German arrived here tonight. None of them was in serious need. Solon Spirm, a prominent mine owner of Salt Lske City, is authority for the statement that the best possi- ble treatment is being given Ameri- cans in Germany. There are now five special trains on the way to Rotter- dam. bringing about 1900 Americans. Soren Listoe, American consul general here, stated today that there are few Americans in need in Germany. He is onoring all American drafts and paper known value
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

town has been barricaded. Trenches have been dug in the outskirts and barbed wire entanglements have been placed in front of them. These fenc 9s, however, are intended only for pro- lection against cavalry raid. They would be futile against any attack m force.
 Any battle for the actual possession of Brussels will be fought outside, in the direction of Wavre and Louvaln. If the Germans take Brussels. it does not mean in any sense a military set back for the allies, beyond its senti- mental effect, and the opinion in Brus- selS was that owing to the French successes in Alsace and the check the German right wing has suffered in Belgium, something must be done which would have at least the form of success.
 Brussels apparently is not unduly scared. The shops are open. the street cars and taxicabs are running, and the newspapers are appearing regularly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Safety of Americans Reported.

Washington. Aug. 19-Today's dis patches to the state department re- ported the safety of the following Americans in Europe, about whom in quiry has been made: Boston-Ed- ward Tolfredk. Copenhagen; Burdiclz, Wernigerode; New Haven-Hubbell, Athens.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

George A. Webb, the negro accused of holding 13-year-old Catherine Lar kin a prisoner in a New York public school for four days, was indicted on a charge of Kidnapping.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Deputy Chief Sloan of The Bronx fire department, and Louis Biederman, his chauffeur, were injured when their automobile upset while turning a corner in going to fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

R. Beecher Howell, candidate for Republican nomination for Governor of Nebraska, was pelted with eggs when he attempted to speak at a street corner in Omaha.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Hart's Island has been declared under quarantine by the Department of Health and no more prisoners will be received there because of an ep- idemic of typhoid fever.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

William Gonzales, American Minis ter to Cuba, arrived in New York on his way to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The ordinance prohibiting doks in New York City streets unmuzzeId will go into effect on September Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The Connecticut Cavalry association held its filth annual reunion at Hart ford with about forty present.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The Argentine House of Deputies has approved a bill creating an embas- sy at Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
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Jamaica Stops Exportation of Sugar. Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 1slThe governor has issued a proclamation farbidding the exportation of sugar from Jamaica. It is explained that the product is required for imperial pur- poses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
German Girls Arrested as Spies,

Brussels, Aug. 19, via Paris, 636 D, m.-Four German girls were arrested here today on the charge of spying. Three spies, one woman, apprehended at Louvain, have been shot. Three persons excited by war news have gone insane.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Cruiser North Carolina at chsrbours.

Paris. Aug. 1s. 5:15 p. m-The Uni. ted States cruiser North Carolina ar rived at Cherbourg today. Major Charles A. Pedekin. who is to direct the relief in France and several other due to heach Paris early tomorrow with the gold for the relief of com patriots on the continent. The French government has placed a special train at their service. .
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Jewelry valued at s5,ooo was stolen from Mrs. Daniel A. Donohue, of Sa- lem, Mass, at Narragansett Pier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Barn, Struck by, Lightning, Burned.

South Britain, Conn, Aug. 1s.-Dur- the electrical shower tonight. light ming struck a barn owned by Miss Alice Stiles in the Georges Hill dis trict, burning the structure to the ground. The loss is estimated at $1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Representative Ware of PennsyIva- mia introduced bill to prevent the exportation of foodstuffs whenever the President should deem it advfs- able to check advancing prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Marcus M. Marks, president of the Borough of Manhattan. delivered a welcoming address to the tighty- fifth annual meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Hottest Day of Year at New York.

New York, Aug. 19.-This was the hottest day of the year thus far in New York. The mercury rose to 95 official ly at o'clock this afternoon and then dropped 12 degrees in two hours. Showers were promised for tomorrow and Friday.
 A man and a child died from the effects of the heat and there were many prostrations.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Foreign opera singers and artists who come to the United States and earn their living, and later return to their native land, must pay the income tax the same as America citizens,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Representative Heating of Colorado a resolution to amend the constitution so as to allow an export tax as a possible solution of the pres ent problem of food prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

A Swedish Norwegian peace monu-
 nent, erected on the Norwegian from tier near Charlottenburg, was unveiled.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Governor Baldwin has declined to exercise the right accord ed him by law to appoint a major of the F1rst in fantry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Otto Tarazzo was probably fatally injured and two other laborers seri- ously injured as the result of a cave in while digging Q trench for a gos main in Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Thousands of people were forced to walk Brooklyn Bridge when a feed wire broke causing a delay of 45 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

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James B. Haggin, the millionaire horseman, is seriously i'll at Newport.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Engagement Reported at Linbours.

Brussels, Aug. 19. via Paris. e.36 p. m.-An engagement is reported to have taken place in northern Lirn- bourg. An important Franco-Germap battle is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

H. G. Duboise, chief of the United States Immigration Service at Browns Tex, and J. G. Schoenbaum, a sta ton agent, are dead as the result of shooting affray in a hotel in that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The Peruvian destroyer Teniente Rodriguez sailed through the Panama Canal being the first warship to make the trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The first class Of cadets of the West Point Military Academy left for a weeks practice with the big guns at Fort Wright.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

James Brooks, a farmer of Manhat- tan. Kas-. was swimming in the Blue River when he was attacked by a catfish. which grabbed his hand and tried to swallow it. Some neighbors said it was a bullhsh-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The Rev. Alfred w. Tween of New York, had narro wescape. from death in a vain attempt to save Miss Ethel Pushard from drowning at Dresden Mills, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Exports of merchandise from the port of New York for the week ended August Is amounted to S10, ,OS2 against S14, ,SS4.S51 the period last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

The freight steamer WestIands of the Munson Line was in collision with the Mama Hata, of the New York 6. Baltimore Transportation Co, of Northeast End Lightship. The old Dominion liner Jamestown is stand ing by.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

While resisting arrest on q charge of assault and robbery, Moses Bullock, a New York negro, was shot in the back by Patrolman James H. Kelly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Charles BhuIer, 35 years old, of Riverhead, L. l., committed suicide because he couldn't get back to Ger many to fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20


 walk Brooklyn Bridge when a feed wire broke causing a delay of 45 minutes.
 The Peruvian destroyer Teniente Rodriguez sailed through the Panama. Canal being the first warship to make the trip. The first class of cadets of the West Point Military Academy left for a weeks practice with the big guns at Fort Wright.
 Charles 6huIer, a5 years old, of Riverhead, L. l., committed suicide because he couldn't get back to Ger many to fight.
 More than 400 ministers and church workers are at winona Lake, Ind, for the annual Bible Conference which opens August 21.
 Three large barns on the farm of Martin G. Wright at Litchfeld. Conn.,. were destroyed by fire caused by light ming. The loss is S1O,OOO.
 Michael Mccarthy, aged 50, fell from the third floor of his boarding | house at Naugatuck, Conn. to a ce- ment alley and was killed A receiver was appointed for the Cramer, Rogers Grocery Co.,, of Tren- | ton, N. J. Assets have been placed at s45,o00 and liabilities s53,OOO. | Gussie katzman, aged twenty of Brooklyn, committed suicide by jump- ing from the roof of her home. a ten ement at No. 61 Clinton Street. | The 47th annual reunion of the Sixth | Connecticut Volunteers was held al I Bridgeport with about fifty members and thei families in attendance. | While resisting arrest on q charge of assault and robbery, Moses Bullock a New York negro, was shot in the back by Patrolman James H. Kelly. Exports of merchandise from the port of New York for the week ended August Is amounted to S10, ,732, ,OS: against S14, ,SS4-S51 the period last year II Frederick Thorpe, a former beIIboy was arrested in New York charged with the theft of S450 from the room of Charles Berndes in the Hotel Astor
 The Rev. Alfred w. Tween of New York, had a narro wescape from deatf in a vain attempt to save Miss Ethe Pushard from drowning at Dresder Mills. Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20

Frederick Thorpe, a former beIIboy, was arrested in New York charged with the theft of S450 from the room of Charles Berndes in the Hotel Astor