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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
FIVE DAY WEEK FOR
 BOSTON UNION BAKERS
To Provide EmPloyment for Those
 Who are Without Jobs.

Boston, Dec. 1a.--6ne hundred and fOrty-ssye union bakers voted today to place themselves na five day week working basis so that fl other mem bers of the union who arc out of work can be hired as substitutes ens t1le sixth day and earn enough monsy to keep their families from want Elie plan was devised, it was Etatad, in order that the men might TtGt be de- pendent on charity.
 Harvard Men $o Jcin Red Gross Corps.
 Cambridge, Mass, hec. 15.-Rex Hitchcock, a former Harvard football and baseball star and B. L. Barron, a former editor 0 fEhe Harvard Lam poon, ie4 today far New York on their way to Ehe war zone of Europe where they will join the American Red Cross corps The division to which the two Harvard men will be assigned is in charge of Gardner Hale, another former editor of the I.ampoen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Replies From
 Mexican Leaders
ABOUT BULLETS FIRED ACROSS
 THE LINE
GUTIERREZ AQUIEsCENT
carranza's Reply Is Reported to Say if the United States Uses Force it Will
 be Considered as an UnfriendIy Act,

Mexico City, Dec. II, via Fl Paso, Texas, Dec. 1S.-(Deloyed in transmits sion), The situation at Naco, Sonora, on the international border was com mented on today by Provisional Pres dent Gutirrez in an interview, given to The Associated Press. He said:
 T sincerely regret the troubles which have occurred along the north ern border, in which Americans have been killed or wounded by stray bull cessation of hostilities in the neighbor- hood of Naco and will proceed in a like manner should fighting occur at any other point on the border, even if such an order should jeopardize our cause. I realize that, at any cost, we
 Refugees Guaranteed Safety.
 President Gutirrez today answered the note of Secretary Bryan, which was presented by the. Brazilian min ister yesterday, in which guarantees were asked for refugees who left Vera Cruz upon Carranza'S entrance to that Fort, and who now wish to re-enter Mexico, by way of Fl Paso. Gutirrez assured the% Washington government that he would give these men full guarantee of safety.
 President Gutirrez still is confined to his bed, but is much improved in health.
 Troops under General Zapata are be- sieging Puebla. They have cut off the water and light supply and are guarding all routes to prevent the en- trance of foodstuffs. General Angeles has left Mexico City for Puebla with endorsements.
 The siege of Puebla, however. is considered difficult for the Zapata forces. It is estimated that more than 25.oo0 troops would beA needed to in- the city.
 The defending Carranza forces are commanded by General Francis Coss.
 It is reported here that the Carranza troops of General Gonzales division which recently evacuated Pachuca, are fin demoralized condition, and that many commands Have dispersed for want of foodt
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
CONSOLIDATION oF NEW
 ENGLAND RAILROADS Has Been for Best Interests of the Public.

Cencera, N. FL. Dec. 1s.-''Consoli- datiqn of the New England railroads has been for the hest interests of the Fernando ". Hartford and Fred IT. Colby, tile states representatives at the recent New England railroad cen ference, have just submitted to Gov erner Ra1ker
 They express the opinion that "the necessities and convenience of the Public, beth as to passenger and freight tran7c, can best be promoted by tho operation of the New England raiirGaas as nearly as possible as they were neniacted before the action of t1e fefeEai government compelling the Gisha tegrati6n Of the New Haven sys- tenl.;t
 The commissioners oppose govern ment ownership but urge the appoint ment of paid commissions to protect the states interests in relation to the railroads
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

fhe Germans in Belgium are again @Swreang their attention to the cen- egaa point of Ypres, where the French vnnurA that several attacks of a vio- keifk nature by the German infantry haNa been repu1sed. At both ends Of tho long front, to the northeast Of Tyres and against the railway station aH Aspach. In Alsace, the failure or @a&enpts by the Germans to advance E of6ciaily announced from Paris, which adds that an important ad- vance by the French troops in the forest of Lepretre has been made.
 Tn the east the Russian general staff makes the dedEite declaration Tn the M1awa region we have brought our offensive to a successful conclusion in whole of the front"
 The occupation of a German posi- ton near Przasnysz and the retreat of me Germans toward the East Prlss1an frontier also is@e announced. The situation south of Cracew remains without cnangs, the battle continuing in that district, while the Russians claim a further victory on the Lo- wic2-Klow front where a German po- sition was taken with great losses to the Germans. Tn West Galicia the Aus txfars claim to have defeated the Russians at Limanovo and to have crossed the Carpathians.
 Montenegrin troops have occupied Vsshegrad, to the southeast of Sara yevo after fierce fighting, according to unofficial despatckes from Cettinje and the Austrians have retired to the west bank of the River Drina.
 Considerable doubt has been raised -egarding the fate of the German cruiser Dresden, one of the German squadron in the South Atlantic de- Geated by the British warships recent 7M The Argentine government has received advices to the effect that the Dresden has reached Punta Arenas on the Straits of Magellan while Bue- nos Aires reports that vessel prob ably a German has been sighted of Puerto Gallegos surrounded by Brit, 1sIa ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
-cARRANzEs REPLY IS
 NOT MADE PUBLIC.
Message Came in Code and Will Be
 Deeiphered Today.

Washington. Dec. 13.-GeneraI Car ranZa's reply to the warning from the United States government that force would be used if necessary to stop fir ing into American territory by beIlig- erent Mexican factions reached the state department tonight. but will not be made public until tomorrow. Secre- tary Bryan said that he did not know the nature of the reply, as the mes sage came in code and had not been deciphered.
 The warning was communicated to both General Carranze and Provisional President Gutierrez, as heads of the rival factions represented at Naco, So- nora, where bullets falling across the international line have killed and Gutierrez replied by dictating an order in the presence of Consul SilIiman, directing Governor Maytorena, whose troops are besieging General Hilrs garrison at Naco. to cease operations if necessary to stop firing across the border.
 In statement at Vera Cruz last night, Carranza declared that if the United States employed force to stop the firing at Naco fit will be consider ed an unfriendly act, notwithstanding the friendly motives cleaking the act. !" General Hill, Carranza pointed out, has been on the defensive at Naco, and since his back was to the line -'it is difficult to see how he could be re- sponsible for the firing
 Eliseo Aredondo, just arrived in Washington to succeed Rafael Subaran Capmany as Carranza's confidential agent, issued a statement tonight de- claring his chiefs friendly attitude toward the United States. He said Mir. Subaran had been called to Vera Cruz to assume his duties as secretary of the interior in Carranza's cabi-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
sERVIANs sN PuSags4
 OF FLEEING AUsTRIANs
On the North ard NoytFwea4 Frents-
 Occupy Threa Tewna,

Paris. Dec fs.-Tha aglsh, servia. correspondent ee the Havas Agenoy has forwarded tfa &SIlcW2nE SeTvian official statement.
 "On Decemheg 10. on tho s:artf and northwest fronts. tne Saryian troops continued in pT$Erss cI the feeinr enemy and occupied Bsfrs Basta. R,o- gstehifza and Eamenftza. n the di- reetton of M1lano7a$z and Belgrade, the eneny'a sttacfs have besn unsuo- cessful. Along this front the enemy has cemrnsnced to retreat and our troops afe RdvaunauE.
 "On the Danube fFant ti1ere is na ohauge.
 "Or pecen0eE Il we tnuk pfssa1srs seven officers ana kf7Q soldiers. sey- era1 Of whom were wounded. We also captured three quick f1rers, eight field guns, mountain mortar, munition wagons. several automobiles. e search material"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
OPTIMISTIC STATEMENT FROM
 RUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF
About Russian Armies on Various
 BattIefieIds.

Petrograd, Dec. 1s.-A statement from the Russian general staff says;
 Tn the MIawa region we have brought our offensive to a successful conclusion on the whole of the front.
 "On the 18th instant we captured a German position in the region of Przasnysz and Tsekhanoff and chased the retreating enemy toward his from tier.
 Tn this district also our cavalry made successful charge and inflicted very heavy losses upon the enemy.
 ron the line of Lowicz- How the Germans. charging stubbornly to the attack, suffered important losses at the hands of our troops. who captured in this region another position to the north of the Bzura river
 Tn the other regions on the left bank of the Vistula nothing has occurred but unimportant encounters.
 ITO the south of Cracow the situa- ton is unchanged. The battle there continues.
 sTn the Carpathians our troops and the Acstrisns continue their manoeuy- res.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
TWO PERSONS STRUCK
 BY STRAY BULLETS.
Border Patrol is Preparing for Possible
 Action. -

Naco, Arfz., Dec. 1S.-Two persons were struck by spent shrapnel bullets here today, coming from the siege Of Naco, Sonora The reported order from Provisional President Gutierrez for Governor Jose Maytorena to oeaye cans is still reported mot received ''- -
 Mrs Jose Martinez was severely wounded by a bullet from the siege of Naco. Sonora. which pierced the wall of her home here, Her husband was struck a short time previous hy e spent ehrapnel bullet.
 The reinforced border patrol under command of Brigadier General Taslcer Fl. Bliss continued it's preparations for possible action,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
SEVERAL RUSSIAN POSITIONS
 CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS
h North PoIand-rake f4,ooo Pris@
 oners-Frenoh Attack Repulssd.

Berlin Dec 12s via wireless to Lons don. p-m-Todays official cou1muni- cation issued by the German army headquarters announces that several Russian positions in north Poland were stormed and 11.0o0 prisoners taken and that an attack made by the French troops over e wide area in France yesterday was repulsed by the Germans. The text of the state ment reads:
 s.Fo1lowfng their unsuccessful at- tack on Agreement December II the French again attacked yesterday oyer a large front by way of F1iroY (Cirey1. The attack ended in the loss to the enemy of 500 prisoners and a largo number of men killed and wounded. Our loss in this engagement amount ed to about 70 wounded. The rest of the day passed quietly in the west ern theatre.
 'In northern Poland we captured a. number of the enemyss positions, talk ing Ii LOCO prisoners and 4S machine guns.
 t-There is no news from East Prus- sia or from southern Poland"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
MASS MEETINGS HELD
 THROUGHOUT ITALY
Calling Attention of Government to
 the Lack of Employment.

:. Rome. Dec. 1S. 12.55 D. m.-Great mass meetings were held at various places throughout Italy today with the object of calling the attention of the government to the grave situation that is being created by the lack of en- ployment and by the steady rise in the price of foodstuffs
 Resolutions were passed urging the government to-adopt immediate and adequate measures of relief and rec ommending particularly that large public works. capable of employing the masses now out of work, be un- dertaken.
 Special delegates were appointed to discuss the situation with the mem bers of the cabinet and to devise rem edies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
SMALLPOX DISCOVERED
 IN DEAN kokDEtar
severai Hundred Pupils ouarxined -as
 Franklin, Mass.

Franklin, Mass. Dec. 1&s-Dean of several hundred pupils, Is under quarantine rules as a result of the discovery of a case of xmallpox amnnE the students. Members of the health board said tonight that the case was mild one and that no indication had been found that other students had been infected.
 Recitations will continue until Thursday, when the Christmas recess begins Vaccination of pupils and in structorS is under way and it is ex- pected that all will be treated in time to allow them to leave for their homes the last of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
V7OI ENT ATTACKS OF
 GERMANS REFUSED
At Both Ends of the Long Front to the Northeast
 of Ypres, in Belgium
FRENCH ADVANCE IN THE FOREST OF LEPETRE

Russian General Staff Asserts That the Russian Forces in the Mlawa Region Have Brought Offensive Movement to 2 Successful Concfuson-In West Galica the Austriana Claim to Have Defeated the Russians at Limanvo and to Have Crossed the Troops Have Occupied Vishegrad After Fierce Fishtns-Con siderable Doubt Has Been Raised About the Fate of the German Cruiser Dresden-The Argentine Government Learns She Has Arrived at Punta Arenas While Buenoa Ayres Reports German Warship Has Been Sighted Of Puerto Galegos, Surrounded by British Ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
EMPEROR WILLIAM TO
 UNDERGO OPERATION
os @sv Thrnae When Aa Reeevers from
 Pre@ent IIIneaa.

efsueva. Switzerland. Doc, 13,-A re- UUT& reached Basel from Berlin this morning that Emperor William will be obliged 10 undergo Gn operation of the fhf0a2 when he has sufficiently recov- cred from hin present illness, which fs not cunMdGrpd serious,
 xne doctors, however, consider that 1t would 53e anadviEanla for his Fnajeety 4O Rgeuru to Che front for aevaral weeks and he probably will spend Christmas aE nnuIA
 Crown Prince Frederick William, the neUoUk from the capital says, has ar- rived in Berlin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Mentenogrln Army Atfvancins.

Paris, Dec. 14, 1920 a. ms--A Havas despatch from Cettinje, Montenegro, says: ''The Montenegrin army operat- ing in Bosnia Is continuing it's ad- vance. On Dec. Il and 12 it occupied Vishegrad, 40 miles southeast of Sara jevo, after fierce fighting, and made a large number of prisoners and took a great quantity of war materials and provisions. The Austrians, In retiring to the left bank of the River Drina, burned a bridge over the river and also two storehouses in Vishegrad.' D
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
TURKISH WARsHlPs B0wsARDED
 RUSSIAN PORT OF sATUM
Forts Opened Fire and ths Ships Rsp-
 idly Withdrew.

Petragrad, Dec. i3.-An efacial Statement telling of the bembardment by Turkish warships of the Russian fortified port of BatuIn, in the Haelz Sea, was issued today by the head7. quaftsrs of the Caucasian army, o'clock in the afternoon the foFmen German battle cruiser Geeben. accom- panied Ay the Turkish torpedo gum boat Berli Satvet, appreached Bafum and attempted to bonhard the feFeresE of the city
 ssFhe forts, however opened fire and the Goshen after firing Afteen shots rapidly withdrew, The damage caused fv the fire of the wsrships was sn- stgnffcapf"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
NinItahirta for Prisoners.

Boston, Dec 13.-Nightshirt are to
 be worn tomorrow night by inmates of the state prison at Charlestown for the first time, it is Said. in the history
 of penal institutions. Sixteen hundred Of them were ready tonight for d1stri-
 button among the prisoners, each of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Killed hx a Taxicah.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 13.--A taxicae driven by Charles Gondon of this city ran over and killed Vincenti Rypyot, 50 years old, near the Windsor town iint, today According to Condon, the man was apparently sleeping in the road end he did not see him until the machine had passed over the body. COndcn was arrested and held in s500 bonds for a nearing tonorroK
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Ie1 PERSONS TAKEN N
 RAID AT MiLFsRR.
Nearly t4aIs of Tssase Arrested Were
 lNnpasn.

MiifEd, Conn, Dec. 13.-Rive state po1fcemea and five local constab1ea Aarfy today conducted raid on an inn known as 'RiTer ClffF,'' on the ort- skirts of fhe town, and placed 31 nersons under arrest. The proprietor, Valentine Ballard. was charged with violating the excise laws and canduct- ing a 6sAarderay house. Nearly half Of those arrested were women. All Tere released under bonds for a hear ing tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
GERMAN MINES iN
 GULF OF a0TtFNIA
Faef HIsciesea by Investigation Maas
 Ey E1nIand.

StockhGfm, Sweden, Dee. fR, via Lnndon, l.s7 D. mEEhe Swedish mfn- ister qf s6rssEn a7afrg tnAay aava out g gtate@enf with regard fo the re- cent sinking of ttree Swedish steant- eTs aa the ype11f of striking mines In the Gulf of BoEhnia.
 "The GsTgpana, the foreign min- iater says, hdeolRra that the mines were RusaiRn, Rg no German mine laying had pesn done up to the time of the disaster. oficia1 jnvesti Sations eral groups Of anchored mines were German and not Russian and that they had been laid during the war in the Cuff of Bothnia. No floating mines, tt was stated. had been found"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
eutirrez orders cease Eirlnu.

learned here today that the order from President Gutirres to Governor Nav torena that he cease firing in the vi einity of Naco, Arizona, was delivered to agents of Maytorena at Naco, who are in close touch with the Sonora governor both by wire and automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
METHODIST MINISTER
 DIES AT AGE OF 1e5
Celebrated His 1o0tl, Anniversary in
 1909 by Delivering a Sermon.

Aiddleburv. Vt, Dec. 1S-Rev. Sedg- wick W. Bidwell, said to be the old est Methodist minister in the coun- try, died today at the age of 1B5 years. He had lived in East AIaddlebury since his retirement after three quarters of a century of service as a clergyman and he celebrated his ona-hundredth anniversary on December 6. 1909. by delivering a sermon in the village church. He said, he had oficiated at 1Oo fufleralS and 22a marin ree
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
says servian Reports Exanaeratad.

An1eterdan. Dec. 7s, via London, sos D. nl<-A sepni-ofaciaI Statement fssuaa in Vienna today deprscaxea fhe re1p<es oe exfensive SerFian vlcfnfies, ezclaanlne Ehe4 strong Serv1an forces n1a6q n1eeasary The re-grpupfng Of our BsIlkan army end the retiremenf of ouTd right wing.S
 16e SerV1An telegramE," the state- merf a1d$ SelHo exaggeate consId-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Editor Rrishane seriousLu IlL.

hane, editor Of the New York Evening
 Journal became seriously i'll at a local hotel today. Tonight his condition was somewhat improved, but his phy- s4c1An was s11pmoned from New York MT. Arssbsne sras been here since laa FTiaaE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Copper is quoted at $500 ton in Germany, with very little procurable.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
special Tax h 5russeIs ta Pay War
 Lien, {

Amsterdam, via London. Dee. a. m.--CD Delayed l.--.A Berlin says that BrusseIE and suF aye decided to pay tho war lien ,sso0Q,- 900 marks 6$11. .250.bo0l inn ssed by Germany by means Of special taxes payable up to June iE. 1915. For the payment of the remaining ga, ,0on, ,10D marks (9e,26o,on0l of the first war con- tribution, arrangements have been reached with @ group of Belgian banks whereby this obligation will be met in ten fnstallfnents
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Woman Killed by Trolley in New
 Haven.

NaSF EaEen, Conn, Bee. 13s - Mrs. Fa1izabefh Bowling, 59 years ola, was struck by trolley car in Ferry street late tonight and dieA later Hh a hos4 pitaa aS the result of her injuries Her sffuH vza@S SfractnxHd.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Tn Christmas tree fire in a school in Portland. Ore, the principal, a teacher. and eight pupils wehe burned, some fatally.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Rritisl5 netain Nrrweoizn steame

London. Dec 13, $40 D. m.-Tne Norwegian steamer Sisr1n w1lScl, sailed from New York November g. is being detained ct Newport, England. pending search instituted by the British authorities for confraband goods s1Spacted to s1e anongSfhe- ves-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Incomplete returns at Wellington New Zealand, indicate that national prohibition has been voted down there
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
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Emperor William convaIasolna.

Amsterdam, Dec. tS, via London 2.30 a. na.--Emperor William has made SO much proEresH toward recov- cry, teleErams received here today from Berlin state, that he will be able to leave the capital this week for the bat- tie front.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Major General Edward N. aeabant

Capetown, Union of South Africa, Dec. 13, via London. 2.25 D. m1Fha death was announced today af Major General Sir Edward YeWd Brabant, who gained fame as the cemnaander of a division of coIenials, known as Bra bant's Horse, in the Boer war. He was horn in 1S2a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
natcn stear-r Mrg.:,eJ

London. Dec 13. HIS D. m.-A Lioya's despatch from opoxto says that the Dutch steamer Bognr, from Amsterdam for BGenos Aires, fs aground north of Leixoes. on zfe Portuguese coast and is total wreck It is believed that 8 lives were Iog4
 The Eogoy. which belonged to the .RotteTdann. Lloyd line, was Of S.szT tons and was built a1 Eamourg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The Hamburg American Line issued a statement that it does not intend to sell any of its ships now in American ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

A British cruiser landed 12o German prisoners at Kingston, Jamaica, to be confined there in the detention carnp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

A. salute of twenty-five guns fired by a battery of artillery, welcomed Prince Lempongpotch of Siam, and his party at West Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Saying that he was leper, man giving his name as Charles H. Randall, or St. LCuis, walked up to a policeman Ident.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

OF SSt. LCuIS, walked up 10 a pOlceman at Washington and asked for treat Iten..
 Because of the war, Secretary Dan els decided not to publish the semi annual statistics showing the tonnage of foreign naves as has hitherto been done.
 The Russian Academy of Sciences elected Henry Sienkiwicz, author of "Quo Vadis," an honorary member. The honor is considered unique for a Pcle.
 Consul General of New York, applied for permission to carry 8 revolver, saying he is continually being trpiied by hired gunmen.
 Major Gen. Leonard Wood, cem- mander of the Department of the East, arrived at Fort Sill, Okla, to. inspect the work of the school of artillery fire. jaEinged- d-stmrdniad
 Secretary of War GarrisonA sees no reason why he should exercise a cen rary'' can be played or sung as much es the soldiers like.
 Francisco 8ersamin, Spanish Min iSter of Public Instruction, resigned as q result of an attack made on flm in the Chamber of Deputies by Count Ttomanones, former premier.
 Thomas Branff, amsmher of a wealthy Mexican family, has been ex- pelled from Mexico, because he ex- tended financial and political assist aace to the Huerta Government.
 Twenty cars carrying mqre than 1.0e0, 900 pounds of Colorado Hour. the gift of the people of the State of Col erado to war sufferers in Belgium, started from Denver for New York
 Eigsisckets from <he gunboat Wheeling maintained at inc Auerican Legation at Fort-au-Prfnce, I5ayti, since the last Change Of @1tninlstra- ton. hare been WithdrsB-n to the ship.
 Tho Steaopsz Tensciores s,r<ived ct EeS7 Teril from Colon with Sz0e.eoo ir gold bu.iion from Peruvian mines, as part of o5is Of the most valuable car goes ever brought from Central Amer ica-
 President WiIsrn apf,Fcxed the een- tenee of dismizsRi froEr the arfay fzn- pcsed upon First I1eutsnant John K. Hume, convicted py court martial at Trinfdad col, Of breaking ais pledre to >s1bstEs1ur ftonn futox xAasine A7uofs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
OBITUARY.
Herbert o. HadIey,

Peterbore, N. H.. Dec 13-Herbert o. Hadley. for many years master of the state grange, died today. He had served in both branches of the legis- lature.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The French Minister of Finance an nounced that the financial situation is reassuring.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The International Sunday School As sociation perfected plans that will re- suit in sending a Bible to each soldier in the warrng armies of Europe.