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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Carl J. Nordell, formerly of Wester- Iy, now resident of Boston, who has lately com pleted d portrait of Mrs. E. J. B. Huntocn of Penkapog. has more recently been engaged on the portraft of Judge David Cross, of Manchester. the oldest living alumnus of Dartmouth college The picture, which has just been completed, will be presented to the college next June by the class of 1904. which was the first to make Judge Cross an honorary member at its de- cennial.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-24

Two bills in conflict were favorabiy reported by the house committee on finance at Fridays session of the Rhode Island general assembly and placed on tbe calendar for action next Tuesday. One bill authorizes the house commit tee on fisheries to employ a clerk at salary of $500 q year It was present ed by Representative Henry K Little field. republican, of New ShorehaIn. The other, amending the law that the clerk of fisheries and clerks of other speciaI committees would receive but $500. was presented by Representative Joseph T. Murphy, republican, of West erfy.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Parcel Post Makes
Safe Deliveries to
City From Farm

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-Practicability
of the parcel post as a medium of direct
exchange between city jewellers and pro-
ducers Of the farms has been established
by test in ten cities, the Postoffice de-
partment announced today.
Postmasters report that the new sys-
tenn had been welcomed in nearly all
communities; that IL appeared as a factor
In reducing the cost of living and that i'm
provements under way assured its
growth. Damage to parcels in shipment
amounted TO less than one-tenth Of l per
cent, 1t was said, and that was mainly
due to inefficient packing.
Tests were made in Washington, st.
Louis. Boston, Baltimore. Atlanta, Bir-
mingham. San Francisco. Rock Island,
ILL.,; Lynn. Mass, and Lacrosse, Wis.
In the majority OF places postal ship
ments of tho more perishable articles,
such as butter and dressed poultry, de-
clined during the hot weather. Under best
conditions from eight to twenty hours
elspse between dispatch and delivery.
In some sections II was stated the
farmers impeded expansion OF the service
to some extent by naming prices which.
by comparison with quotations In the
local markets were considered too high
by city purchasers. In nearly all cases.
however, the postmasters reported the
plan provided city families with a better
grade or farm product In San Fran
cisco to insure prompt delivery of perish
able matter, addresses are notified by
telephone
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

fled. The Germans evacuated Neiden-
burg, seventy miles southeast OF Elbing.
after setting the place on fire.
THE battle OF Gumbinnen is claimed to
have decided the fate Of Prussia ON this
side of the Vistula river"
The correspondent in addition sends the
following statement. issued Saturday:
Mine Russian squadrons, attacked near
the station OF Pluhov. between zlotcheff
and Sboroff, a force double their strength
The Austrians accepted battle, but were
rolled over. We captured two mounted
batteries and l60 prisoners
THE Austrian forces attacking the
town of Vladimir Volhynskiy. near the
Galicia frontier, Ia in headlong retreat
toward Sokol, Austria, forty-fve miles
northeast of Lemberg We are occupying
some of the fords across the seret river,
Our offensive movement in eastern Ga
licia is being carried on successfully"
German Losses Enormous,
LONDON, Aug. A.-(210 a. MIA Times
dispatch from st. Petersburg, confirming
that the Russian left has completely en-
veloped the remnants of the Germans,
leaving the lake region and the line OF the
German retreat toward the Angeraph
iN0Et III last IEusSlHs ana lne MhEQT
lakes in Russian hands. says that the
Russians are even now sweeping the en-
virons Of Insterburg and have occu-
pied Darkehmen, and thus the line be-
tween Thorn and Dantsic is now within
the sphere of Russian operations
II learn from an authoritative source"
says the correspondent, that the German
forces engaged lost two-thirds OF their
electives. Unless the Germans are able
to bring up strong reinforcements, which
is doubtful, owing To the seizure OF the
important railways and road communIca-
lions by the Russians, the later may now
proceed TO the investment OF Konigs-
berg.
"The flight OF the Inhabitants from
Willenberg. nlnety-one miles southeast
Of KoniEsberg, is variously interpreted
here. Some OF the military writer's at
tribute II to the Russian advance on the
Mazur lakes; others believe It directly due
TO another Russian movement from Po-
land toward Allensteln. sixty-five miles
south of Konigsberg, which, II substan-
tiated, threatens serious consequences for
the German forces in northern Prussia,"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

CONTINUED from Page one)
he streets. The popular manifestations,
roweeer do not approach the enthus-
asm, which preceded the war with
.tussia.
Count Won Rex. the German ambassa-
cor. has been handed his passports. He
.Iobably will leave for America either
IN the Minnesota. sailing August q, or
The Manchuria, which departs on Au-
gust 90 George w. Guthrie, the Ameri-
can ambassador, will represent Germany.
The diet has been convoked In special
session for September s.
Austria to Keep Out.
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eliza
beth, which latterly was at Using Tau,
the seaport of Kiao Chow, is reported
so have sailed. 1t probably will go to
neutral port and disarm. II is be-
leved this action will keep Austria out
Of the war in the orient, although I'M
foreseen circumstances may force Japan
to change this policy No action yet
has been taken relative to Austria and
the foreign office he's explained that
Japan will remain friendly unless Aus
tria adopts an attitude which Il regards
as OFFENSIVE,
II is reported here that Germany has
been trying to transfer the German rail-
road In Shantung, China, to America,
Toxic believes, however. that the United
States pursuing the policy OF neutrality
outlined by President Wilson will not
accept. President Wilson's announcement
OF neutrality has greatly pleased the
japanese.
Does Not Want KinO Chow.
KARUIzAWA KYU. Japan. Aug. "a
Q1:SO q, m,)-Saburo Shimads, a member
OF the opposition in parliament, In an adj
dress here today before the summer
colony, which includes many Amel leans,
said that he believed Japan had no desire
to keep Kiao Chow. He asserted that II
was Japan's policy to prevent stir-up
in China.
The retaining OF Kiao Chow" he said.
would mean the danger OF revolution
in China and mourning the ill-will OF
America. japan is appreciative Of Ger
many's contribution 20 Japanese civiliza-
ton, but Is resentful because the kaiser
first raised the cry OF yellow peril and
that Germany desired a combination to
oust Japan from Port Arthur in 1895"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
NEW HEAD AT CREIGHTON
Dean McMenamy Succeeds President
Magevney.
KELLY, A PROFESSOR, IS DEAN
Changes Effective Vow aud Officers
VIII Enter Upon Discharge
of Duties During This
Week.


Rev. Francis X McMenamy. s. j., vice
president OF Creighton university and
dean of the college OF arts since June,
1911. has been appointed president Of the
institution, succeeding Rev. Eugene A.
Magevney, S. j., appointed to that posi-
ton following the resignation of Rev. NJ.
p Bowling, S. j.. February %, 1905
President McMenamy resided for many
years In st. Louis, receiving his prelimi-
nary training in St Louis university,
there taking courses in arts philosophy
and theology Immediately before COM
ing to Omaha he occupied the chair of
/ philosophy at st. Louis university and
prior TO that time taught English and
Latin at Marquette university Milwaukee.
Wis. His administration at Creighton in
the position OF dean of the college of
arts and sciences has been characterized
by a patient devotion to details and by
sympathetic interest In the student body;
as a practical school man he has dis
played unusual ability and his reputation,
It is said, has been spread throughout
the state by the part he has taken in the
sessions of the State Teachers associa-
ton. Conservative and yet progressive,
he has come to be regarded as a safe
counselor in matters educational and has
fully sustained the high repute in which
the position or dean was held by his i'm
mediate successor, Rev NJ. ]. O'Connor,
s. j.. who also enjoyed the confidence of
Nebraska teachers and gave UP the work
| Of education only to accept an important
position on the editorial staff of New
York magazine of national circulation.
From long and intimate associations
with him the student body has come to
look upon the new president as upon a
father. and his elevation to this new dig
nifty will find quick response in the
heart Of every Creighton student.
Kelly as Dean.
President McMenamy will be succeeded
as dean of the college by Rev. Robert A.
Kelly. S. j., who during the last year
has been professor OF languages in the
arts college.
The retiring president who Is to leave
Omaha during the coming week, will take
UP PROFESSIONAL duties in some one of the
Jesuit colleges of the middle west after
enjoying a vacation. During his admin
| istration the university has made marked
progress; all Of the faculties have been
| strengthened, the requirements for en-
1 trance and graduation raised, the enroll
ment has grown from 6S6 TO 1880 and a
| great deal of expensive equipment has
been. installed,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Apple Crop Larger
Than Last Years

WASHINGTON, Aug. A.--An apple crop
OF 2l00oo,ooo bushels is forecasted today
by the Department of Agriculture. which
bases its estimats on its latest reports
That is about 5000. 900 bushels more than
last year, but 100000 bushels less than
in 1912 and about 100000 less than in
1911. The mean price TO producers in the
three months Of heavy marketing, Sep
TENDER, october and November. last year
was $50 cents a bushel. In 1912 II was
62.S cents and in 1911 it was es.7 cents.
Forecast OF production in west 'n states
follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Paris Reports Town
Of Nancy is Taken

PARIS, Aug. A-Co;25 II. MIA rumor
Is In circulation in Paris this morning
that the Germans have occupied the I'M
fortified town OF Nancy. This report,
however, lacks confirmation.
Nancy is the capitol OF Muerthe and
Moselle. .thirty-five miles south Of Metz,
on the left bank Of the river Muertha
II Is about ten miles from the German
frontier. It is one OF the best and finest
built towns of France and has a popula-
ton Of over 10000, OF the ancient forth
fications OF the town, only the citadel
has been preserved.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
CHARTERED BOAT
REACHES NEW YORK
Tourists Pay 100000 for g Trip,
Practically Buying the Boat
to Escape.
COMMITTEE MEETS DEFICIT
Voyage of. UdinA Said to Have Been
without ParaIIel-TroubIe in
Arranging Trip Because of
Lack. of Gold.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l-The first OF the
specially chartered ships to bring Ameri-
can refugees OF Europe, the Italian liner.
Principe Di Udlne. steamed into New
York harbor today with 500 passengers.
They had paid in the aggregate 500, 900
for their passage, for this was the sum
given the Lloyd Sabsudo company at
Genoa on condition that the vessel be
turned over to the refugees and go direct
to New York. Each passenger paid $3.50
gold as a minimum for first cabin ac-
commodations, leaving a deficit OF about
$4,000. which win be met by the commit
tee which arranged the trip.
In long statement issued at New York
today, detailing the acute conditions that
Americans confront abroad. the commit
tee says the money was we'll spent
The voyage Of the Udina and the cir
cumstances which preceded 1t are perhaps
without parallel. 1t was case OF buy
ing a ship, as II we're, to get out OF
Europe, The greatest difficulty was ex-
perienced in arranging the financial de-
tails at Genoa, for while there were mil
lions represented among the Americans In
the enterprise, getting cash was quite an
other matter.
After proposition and counter PROPOSE
ton had been made the liner finally got
away at Wednesday noon August Il.
Gold Reaches Berlin.
BERLIN. Aug 24.--(vis Copenhagen
and London, 2:9O p. n,)-Henry s. Brock.
enridge, assistant secretary Of war al
Washington, and ten officers from the
American cruiser Tennessee, arrived in
Berlin Sunday morning on especial train
from Holland. They brought gold coin
sent by the American government for the
succor of needy Americans in Germany
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
nepartment ORDER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. A,-(Special Tele-
toSay. Bsiieyue. sarpv county. RAYMOND
f. Stepp, vice Helen Fletcher resigned;
Endicott. jefferson county, Mamie II.
Jones, vice Charles w. Slaughter, re-
signed: Eddyville, Dawson county Peter
NJ Cunningham, vice Edward Mcmahon.
resigned.
Civil service examinations VIII be held
on September "a for postmaster at Ellis
worth and Lomer, Neb.
Tretis Hall OF Layton, Ia, has been APP
pointed a teacher at Pine Ridge Indian
schools OF Dakota.
Postoffics at Loyal Custer, county Ne
braska, has been discontinued mail TO
Arnold.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Austrian Monitor
Hits Mine and Sinks

LONDON, Aug, 1L-ln . dispatch from
Paris the correspondent CT the Exchange
Telegraph company says the E&ee.s.or
this afternoon publishes a message from
Nish. servia, saying that an Austrian
monitor struck a mine In the Adriatio
and was destroyed The crew Of the mon
itor perished
The location OF this accident IL given
as between orchava and BaEiach.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
.AUSTRIANS DENIED PASSAGE
ON ITALIAN STEAMSHIP

NEW YORK. Aug. A-Fifty Germans
and Austrisns were today refused pas
sage on the Italian steamship stampalia,
due TO sail Wednesday for Naples. Agents
OF the line La Veloee, announced that
they had received orders from their home
office 10 permit only Americans, Italians
or persons belonging 10 a neutral country
to engage passage on its ships until fur
Their notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Frenoh official statement.

PARIS, Aug 2s.-The following official
announcement was Issued tonight:
"A great battle Is now in progress along
vast line extending from Mons TO the
frontier OF Luxembourg. Our troops are in
conjunction with the British and have as
sumed everywhere the offensive. We are
faced by almost the whole German army,
both active and reserve
The ground. especially on our right, il
thlekly wooded and difficult The battle
Is likely to last several days,
The enormous extent OF the front and
the great number of forces involved
makes 1t impossible TO follow step by step
the movements OF each OF our armies.
We must await the result OF the first
phase OF the combat before we can form
any conclusion as TO the situation. Other.
wise we should be giving 20 the press d.
vergent and contradictory news, since
such battle naturally Is made UP OF
actions and reactions which follow and
connect In a continuous manner.
In vosges the general situation deter
mined us to withdraw our troops from
Demon and the Saales pass Those points
were no longer OF any importance. since
we occupied the fortified line, beginning at
Grand Couronne de Nancy, Lunevime Is
occupied by the Germans, and at Namur
the Germans are making great efforts
against the forts, which resist energeti-
cally.
''The forts at Liege still hold. Fort
Chaudefontaine has been the scene OF
heroism, which affirms once more the
brilliant valor OF the BERGEN army,
The fort, which commands the rail-
road TO Aix-La-Chapeile. by Verviers and
the tunnel 10 Chaudefontaine, was sub
jected to a continual and extremely VIC.
lent bombardment When Il was reduced
10 mere heap OF ruins and Major Ma.
meche, the commanding officer, Judged
that further resistance was impossible, ht
blocked up the tunnel by running severa
locomotives into each other and set fire
to the fuses leading to the mines sur,
rounding the fort.
His mission then accomplished, Major
Nsmeohe determined that the osrmar
flag should not fly even over the runs OF
his fort. blew up the powder masazin,
and persisted"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
LOSSES SERIOUS
ON BOTH SIDES IN
FIERCE STRUGGLE

Continued from Page one.)
message from the foreign office in Berlin:
The army OF the German crown prince
mas won decisive victory northwest OF
Dissdenhisen over five French army
corps The retreat OF the southern French
wing on Nerdun has been cut off. The
French troops were repulsed across the
river Meuse in complete rout. The crown
princes army. giving chase. took many
prisoners ana 1t is declared the French
troops are no longer able 20 face the
terrific fire OF the German infantry"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
Report Of Death
of German Crown
Prince Persists

LONDON, Aug. A-(4:5O .. rn.)-Refu-
gees coming from Germany state, accord
Ing TO the Evening Standard, that reports
persist there that Crown Prince Freder-
lex William is dead. .1
This Is the latest Of series Of similar
reports, some representing that the heir
TO the throne had been stabbed by So
eialist, others that he had been wounded
In battle.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
PRINCESS PATRICIA
PRESENTS C0L0RS TO MEN

OTTAWA, Aug, A--Pnneess Patricia,
this morning presented camp eolors 90
the Princess Patricia Canadian light in
fantry al Church Parade az the mobili-
Eation ground OF the regiment Lans-
downe park.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
CouEhs and Cold.

Weak. sore lungs quickly relieved by
Dr. Kings New Discovery. The first
dose helps. Best remedy Tor coughs and
colds and all lung troubles. SOC and 81
All Observation-Disclosures
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

CONTINUED from Page one)
enormous in the series OF battles fought
along the front in the last six days.
Though the Russian loss was not incon-
siderable, the spirit of the men Is such
as is with all victorious armies. who win
no matter what the cost
Charge of Horse Guards.
The corps OF the Elite Horse Guards
was especially distinguished by brilliant
charge and capture OF a German battery
with heavy loss.
Among the trophies OF the victory is
large amount of German railway roll
ing stock and equipment with the neoes-
sary fuel.
As a net result OF the fighting on the
Russo-German front, the Russians Sc
lUred position with both flanks rest
Ing upon large areas of mArshy land
v hich is impraetleable for maneuvering
OF large armies and behind Il is a net
work of German railways TO assist In
launching the next blow.
Report from London.
LONDON, Aug. 2A-(2;O q. m)-An-
nounoement is made in St. Petersburg
that the Germans are in full retreat and
crossing the Angerapp river in East Prus-
STA. according 10 a st. Petersburg eorre-
spondent OF the Reuters Telegram COM
pany. The correspondent adds that the
passage across the river near Barken-
men Is in the hands OF the Russians. 30
the west OF the MaEur lakes the Russians
occupied johannesburg, ortelburg and
WillenbeTg.
"Sodau, fifty-cight miles northwest OF
Thorn" the correspondent continues,
was occupied today. The inhabitants
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
GREAT BATTLE Is
RAGING AT MANY
BELGIAN POINTS
CONTINUED from FaEe oneO

'RVHAluueu iIuHl IdRe OHtJ
recting its efforts on The Verdun,
Nancy line OF defenses and now oc
cupies Strassburg.
Travellers returning here from
Germany say that troop movements
In the western part OF the empire
have subsidized considerably and thai
the mobilization evidently has been
achieved The railroads are now
principally occupied with the trans
portation of munitions OF war. Most
of these are passing through Dussel-
dort. Coblentz, Mainz and Rastatt."
Great battle Continues.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-(10:15 a. No.
The following announcement was
made here today:
THE great battle between the
greater part of the forces OF England
and France against the bulk Of the
German army continues today.
THE mission of the English and
the French is to hold virtually the
entire German army in Belgium.
while our Russian allies pursue their
successes in the east.
THE Russians occupy a territory
fifty miles wide in German frontier.
After a great victory the servians
are now ready to invade Austrian
territory to the north Of the river
Save.
THE Russian line on the German
frontier extends from Tilsit to Inver-
burg and Arts. The German popu-
lation is evacuating Willenberg,
ninety-one miles southeast OF Koen-
igsberg, because of the arrival Of
Russian forces from Poland, which
already have penetrated a considera-
BILE distance toward Soldou."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

Only One "BRoHo QuININE."
To get the genuine, call for ful. r.ame,
LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. Look
for signature OF e. w. GROVE. Cures
q Cold in One Day. %.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
AIidwest state Pen.,on,

WASHINGTON, Aug. A-(special Teie-
gram, Tint number OF pensioners on the
ron az the pension office and the amount
paid ending June 80 in Iowa, Nebraska
south Dakota and Wyoming were as
follows. Pensioners Apnottnt
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

Everybody Reads Bee Want Ada
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25

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Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
RUSSIAN TROOPS
TAKE INSTERBERG

CONTINUED from Page ons)
Omaha daily bee., 1914-08-25
VESSELS OF FOUR
NATIONS lombard
TSING-TAU FORTS

Continued from Page one).
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