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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
BANKS IN MEXICAN
 CAPITAL REOPEN TODAY
Question of Circulating Medium
 Causing Some Uneasiness.

Mexico City, Aug. 1.-The banks of the capital, which closed last Thurs day, probably will reopen tomorrow. The question of a circulating medium is causing some uneasiness in busine5s circles. At present four distinct is sues of bank totes are being passed in ordinary business transactions.
 There is a rssposition on the part of the public not to accept the bank notes of the issue of July 25, which are guaranteed by six per cent ten ye IF gold bonds, or the notes issued by the Huei ta regime through state banks then located in territory controlled by the constitu-ionalist army. The paper of the constitutionalist army is being freely circulaled and accepted
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN
 STATE CONVENTION TO-DAY.
Real Interest Centers in Candidates
 for Governor and United States
 Senator.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. Iron the eve Of the republican state convention no one knew what would happen when the convention opened. Officially the purpose of the meeting is to adopt a platform and select delegates at large to the constitutional convention. But the real interest lay in the ques- ton Of candidates for governor and United States senator.
 Most of the leaders were opposed to any action by the convention in the way of recommending any candf- date for the primaries- on the ground that it would constitute violation of the spirit of the primary law. Nevertheless various plans were afoot to bring the question of candidates be- fore the convention.
 District Attorney Charles S. Whit man came out flatly against all such plans. A soon as he had arrived here today and comprehended the situa- tion he gave out this statement:
 I believe it would be against the best interests of the republican party II this convention should go on record as faVoring any candidate for office in the forthcoming primary"
 It was reported that the Whitman fcrces were prepared to go further, by introducing a resolution in line with the district attorneys statement as soon as the convention opened.
 William Barnes, republican state chairman, maintained his policy of saying nothing
 If Harvey D. Hinman fails to win the republican nomination for gover- nor, and is nominated by the progress sives, he will remain in the repubIi- can party and refuse to make a cam paign on the progressive ticket. This Is in substance the position taken by @r H1nman in statement tonight.
 Even if not nominated in the re- publican primaries" he said, 'I shall not by word or act leave my party either before or after the September primaries or ask support for any nom inee of any other partv'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
SEVEN BRITISH CRUISERS
 OFF ATLANTIC COAST. To Do Patrol Duty Between New York. Bermuda and West lndieaL

New York, Aug. 17.-The British cruisers Drake and Good Hope are now on duty off the Atlantic coast, according to an announcement at the British consulate here today. It was stated that word had been received from Admiral Cradock, in charge of the British fleet in these waters, to the effect that these Cruisers had arrived since Saturday
 The Drake, it was said, will remain on patrol duty between New York and Bermuda and the West Indies with the five other British cruisers already here. The Good Hope will go direct ly to HAlifax to await further orders.
 It is understood at the consulate that an unidentified British battleship, the first to be in these waters since war broke out, is on it's way here and will arrive during the week. The bat tleship's destination is unknown, it was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Reserve Board to Give Hearings.

Washington, Aug. 17-The federal reserve board agreed to give hearings to representatives of those cities and banks which have protested against the organization committees selection of federal reserve cities and arrange ment of districts. These include Bal timore Omaha, New Orleans, Pitts burFh and some uf the New Jersey banks which want to be included in the New York reserve district The board considered names of bankers proposed for appointment as class '-Cs' directors of federal reserve hanks. The selections will be made at a later me eting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
ARRANGE FOR MARKETING
 OF SOUTHERN COTTON CROP Vote That No Cotton Be Offered or Sale at Less Than 12 Cents Pound.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 17-A resolution providing that no cotton be sold or of- fered for sale at less than 12 cents a pound was adopted here today at a meeting of 300 farmers and business men representing every section of Georgia. The delegates also voted to urge the conference of governors from the cotton states to be held in New York this month to make permanent plans for marketing the south's cot ton. Municipal governments were urged to form cotton holding compa- nies and bankers were asked to help maintain prices by loaning money on the staple.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
GERMAN WOUNDED TELL
 OF BATTLE AT LAGARDE.
Fighting Lasted Seven Hours Under a
 Burning Sun.

Berlin, via Copenhagen and London, Aug IS, 2.15 a. m.-German wounded who have arrived here tell of the bat tie at Lagarde. The fighting lasted seven hours under a burning sun. The Germans were opposed by far superior forces, strongly entrenched. The Ger man artillery fire was brilliant, two specially dangerous French batteries being quickly taken.
 In the heavy fighting in the village the French occupied all the houses and the church tower, whence they fired rifles and revolvers. The third shell from the German artillery demolished the church tower and the village was captured by the Germans in a. flank at tack, giving the German cavalry a complete victory.
 The French fled, but many of their men were taken prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
MoNTENEGRlN FORCES IN
 BATTLE WITH AuSTRIANS.
Austrian Vessels Bombard Montene-
 grin Position at Lovcen.

London, Aug. IT, p. m.-In a des- patch from Cettinje, Montenegro. the correspondent of Reuters says Monte negrin forces have been engaged for the last two days with a strong de- tachment of Austrian troops in the neighborhood of Grahavo. The Mon tenegrin casualties in dead and wound ed were forty-fiive
 On August 16 the Austria,ns attack ed the western frontier of Montene- gro from Krivosiko to Grahavo at the same time Austrian vessels Lombard ed the Montenegrin position at Lovcen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
LEGATIONS TO FOLLOW
 GOVERNMENT TO ANTWERP
But the French Minister Will Remain
 in Brussels.

London. Aug. IS, 2.45 a. m.-A Havas despatch from Brussels says:
 Ut is expected that the legations will follow the government to Antwerp, but the French minister will remain here, sending the counsellor to Antwerp to keep in touch with the Belgian gov- ernment."
 The Soir says that according to news which arrived Monday afternoon, which is confirmed by the war office, the Bel gian infantry. in conjunction with the French cavalry, have brilliantly re- pulsed a German attack. The location
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
HARTFORD POLICE CHIEF AND
 COMMISSIONERS ARRESTED
His Superiors-Were on Tour of ln- spection.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 17.-Chief of Police G. J. Farrell. Police Commis- sioners M. G. Brainard and J. c. Cor ton, Judge F. G. Eberle and Special Prosecuting Attorney H. J. Calnen were arrested tonight They were charged with violating the city ordi- nance which forbids automobilists from using dazzling searchlights."
 The party, headed by Chief Farrell, went around the city streets in an au- tomobile to test whether or not the policemen were observant of the ordi- nance. A policeman held them up and placed the party under arrest be- fore he realized he was arresting his superiors. No charge was lodged against any of the members of the party.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

London, Aug. IS, 3.S0 a. ni.-'"There is little doubt that great battle is now occurring in Belgium between the Germans and the Belgian and French allies
 "Our correspondent, in cryptic des- patch from Ghent, indicates that Ger mans are advancing on the historic battle ground of Waterloo and that events Of the greatest importance are in progress"
 That the Germans are forcing their way through Belgium is indicated by the Brussels report that German cav airy is approaching the Belgian cap- ital; that measurers for the defense of Brussels are being hastened and that the seat of government has been re- moved to Antwerp.
 The British official press announces that any action which Japan may take against Germany will not extend be- yond the China seas, except the pro- lection of Japanese shipping.
 The British war consul has decided to exclude correspondents from the forces in the field and it is announced that the French war department in tends to take the same action and that probably war correspondents in Belgium will be ordered out of that state.
 The German emperor, the crown prince and two other imperial princes are now at the great fortress of Mainz. The emperor's departure from Berlin for the front has evoked en- thusiasm in the German capital.
 The Brazilian government has in- structed it's minister at Berlin to ask for explanations and the punishment of those guilty of the alleged attack by German soldiers on Bernardino Campos. ex-president of the state of Sac Paulo, and his wife, who are re- ported to have been beaten and forced across the Swiss frontier.
 Several Austrian army corps, ac- cording to advices from Vienna, have invaded Russia and the Russian ad- vance in Galicia has been checked.
 Brussels admits that the French casualties in the fighting between Ma mur and Dinant were heavy, as the Germans were strongly entrenched and they artillery played great havoc.
 The British official news bureau says that the French fleet in the Mediter- ranean have made a sweep up of the Adriatic as far as Cattaro. Four Aus trian warships are reported to have been sunk
 Montenegrin troops have crossed the Bosnian frontier and occupied the town of Tchainitza after a fierce bat tie. They are also credited with cap turing eight Austrian blockhouses and several villages.
 The British military and naval movements are still shrouded in myS- tery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Seriously Injured by Auto.

Watertown, Conn, Aug. 17-Ken- meth Peck, aged 12, was perhaps fat alyy injured tonight when he was struck by an automobile driven by Archie T. Jones of Waterbury. The boy was riding a bicycle. He was knocked from his machine and his chest crushed in. Only slight hope is held for his recovery. Jones was not arrested. Bystanders say the acciden. was unavoidable.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
ACTOR AND PLAYWRIGHT
 FOUND DEAD IN BED,
Robert Drouett. Who Had Long Play ed Leading Parts in New York Theatres,

New York, Aug. 17.-Robert Drouett. actor and playwright, was found dead in his bed today in an uptown hotel. Heart disease caused his death.
 Drouett who was A years old. had played leading parts in Broadway pro- auctions for nearly 26 years, one of the latest productions in which he appear ed in being Madam x"
 He first appeared with Effie Els ter when he was IS year old. Anon the plays which he wrote were Mon tana,' Tomorrow" and "A Bit of Acting"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
PEOPLE OF BELGRADE
 ARE LIVING IN CELLARS
5000 shrapnel Shells Have Fallen in
 the City During Past Week.

London. Aug. IS. 1:12 a. m.-A des- patch to the Reuter- Telegram Com pany rom Milan says the Corriere della Seria has received an account of the conditions in Belgrade in conse- quence of the bombardment of that city by the Austrians on the opposite banks of the Danube.
 The streets are silent and deserted, says the article, and the people of the town are living in cellars. Three thou gand shrapnel shells have fallen in the city during the past week. As vet little damage has heep dona to prop
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Japan to Protect kmsriea, Vessels.

San Francisco, Aag 17-The Jap anese fleet will protect American and Japanese merchantmen in Nsiatic waters declared T. Numaya, Japan- ese consul general bers. today in dis cussing the possibilities of hostiIitieS between Japan an3 Germany Amer ican trade with the Orient will not be endangered JaDan is ten times as strong in the Orient as Germany"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
War Stops lmmiaratIon.

Washington. Aug. 17-War-its ef- feet upon the tide of immigration into the United States-was indicated by official figures showing a decrease of more than fifty percent in the number of aI'ehs coming in during the first half of August compared with the same days last year. From August l to fl the immigrants numbered 20,9S6 compared with 56,47O last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
GRIM STAGE SETTING
 FOR WAR AT NAMUR.
Streets Are Barricaded and Piled With
 Sand Bags.

London, Aug. IS, 2.10 a. m.-A Ma mur despatch to the Daily Telegraph describes conditions there as follows:
 '"The grim stage setting for the war is the first thing that strikes the at tention of the arriving traveller. Here soldiers patrol the streets, which are zig-zagged by numerous barricades and piled with sand bags.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
German AeropIane Met With Hot Fire

Paris Aug. IT. 5.55 p. m-Accord- ing to official reports made public to- day a German aeroplane. reconnoiter- ing over Gives, in the department of Namur Belgium, was met with a hot fire from the Belgians. The machine fell near Hastiere. Shortly after this at Dyant, a party of ten Uhlans en- countered 9 detachment of BeIgians. Seven of the UhIans were killed and three of them escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Steamship Arrivals.

Liverpool. Aug. 17.-Steamer Fran conia. Boston
 New York, Aug. 17.-Steamex Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam.
 Rotterdam. Aug. 17.-Sailed, steamer Noordam. New York.
 Montreal, Aug. IT, Steamer Mont calm Antwerp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Are Still Eiahtina in Mexico.

Nogales. Sonora Mexico, Aug. 17.- The Maytorena and Gales factiors continued fighting at Quinnano today Four hundred men left here to join the Gales forces Maria Huguez, brother of St nora's. secretary of state, was exc cuted here last night for shouting Viva Maytorena."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
IN GERMANY
 SUFFERING NO INDlGNITfES.
Many of Them Are Penniless-Ambas-
 saaor Gerard Supplying Needs.

London, Aug. r, 6.O7 p.m.-Profess- or Jeremiah Jenks of Cornell univer- sity, reached London today from Ber- lin. He says Americans in Germany are suffering no indignities and that they are being treated with consider ation. Many of them, however, are penniless. Ambassador Gerard is sup plying the actual needs of Americans in Berlin.
 The train service between points in Germany to Rotterdam is being re- stunned. Tourists travel on these trains without molestation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
JAPAN's ACTION MAY
 INCREASE RANGE OF WAR.
Commanding Wide Attention Among Washington Officials and Diplomats Generally.

Washington, Aug. 17-Japan's sud- den entry into the European war sit- uation as a factor that might quickly increase the range of the great con- fiict to the far east commanded wide attention today both among officials of the Washington government and diplomats generally.
 The attitude of the United States, it became clear. would be one of nom
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Charged With Sending Obscene Matter

Rockville. Conn. Aug. 17-Charged with sending obscene matter through the mails. Frank Cyrkiewicz was ar rested at Ellington today by a Omit ed States deputy marshal. The &C., cused is wanted in Boston, where 1t is said an indictment has been returned against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Germans Are Advancing On Battle Ground of Water
 ',o---Events of Great Importance Occurring
ANTWERP NOW SEAT OF BELGIAN GOVERNMENT

Measures for the Defense of Brussels Being Hastened Kaiser is Now the Great Fortress at ManzBrussels Admits that the French Casualties Between Namur and Dnant Were Heavy-British News Bureau Says French Fleet Has Made Clean Sweep of the Adriatc Far Cattaro-Four Austrian Warships Reported Sunk -Montenegrin Troops Have Crossed Bosnian Frontier British Military and Naval Movements Still shrouded in Mystery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Prisoners to be Treated With consid.
 eration

Paris. Aug. IT, 5.55 p. mt was an- nounced officially this afternoon that Russia will treat with especial con sideration any prisoners from the Ger man provinces of Alsace and LOT raine who may be captured by her forces. France. on her part, will show equal consideration toward any Po- fish prisoners she may make The two countries have reached an rader- standing to this effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Pope Receives Reports of War.

Rome, via Paris, Aug. IT, 7.25 p. m.- Notwithstanding his weakness, the pope has insisted upon receiving from the papal secretary of state, Cardinal Merry del Val, a complete report on the war situation. the latest news from the field and the possible develop ments. The pontiff has expressed his most ardent desire to do anything in his power to check the bloodshed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Appeal to General Villa.

Camargo. Chihuahua, Mexico. Aug 17.-An appeal to General Villa not to stir up new trouble in Mexico is said on reliable authority to be the text. of a note from the United States government which will be delivered o him here. George c. Corrothers. spe- cial agent for the state department at Washington, arrived today with the note.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Rudolph Breiderbach, is years old, of Brooklyn, found a revolver at his home while playing with 16-year- old Peter F'ulmer. He pulled the trigger and Fulmer fell dead with bullet in his breast.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Japan,. Action confined to China ssa.

London, Aug. IT, 10:32 p. m.-The following statement was issued to- night by the British official press bu- reau: Any action Japan takes against Germany will not extend be- yond the China seas, except in so far as may be necessary to protect Japanese shipping lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Kansas City is to have a ten story buildin gfor women only. All tenants and employees are to be women.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Two contributions for use on Eu- ropean battIefieIds, one from the Rockefeller Foundation for $1o.00o and one from Mrs. Russell Sage for s2, 500 reached Red Cross headquarters at Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Political Riqhts for Jews in Russis

London, Aug. IS. 12.25 a. m--The Paris correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company learns that the Russian emperor will sign a proclama- ton at an early date giving the Jews in his dominions equal civil and po- liticaI rights with his other subjecrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

A total eclipse of the sun is expect ed to plunge into shadow the present war territory in Europe, on August twenty-first.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
soo.ooo Bushels of Grain For England

Boston, Aug IA shipment of more than 500, 900 bushels of grain to England in five British steamers will be made from this port during the present week The steamers charter ed for the service are the Cambrian. Bohemian. Iberian, Michigan and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

erty but shell falling on the central electric works put half the town in darkness. The stables of the royal palace are in ruins.
 Up to the present fifteen citizens have been killed while many others have been injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Major Eustace Loder, a famous Irish horse breeder, died at Eyrefield Lodge, the Curragh, Ireland.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Kai.er starts for the Front.

London, Aug IT, 7.o5 p. m.-A ReE- ter despatch from Berlin says that the German empcror's departure for the front has occasioned patriotic out bursts by tbs newspapers of all par- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
RED STAR LINER
 HALTED SIX TIMES. Thrice Brought to by Shots Across Her Bow-Now at Boston.

Boston, Aug. r. - The Red Star liner Marquette, with 113 passengers from the European war zone, arrived tonight from Antwerp. She was halt ed six times on the voyage by British warships. Three times she was brought to by shots across her bow, the last time within a short distance of Boston light at o'clock this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Eiahtina at Brussels.

London, Aug. IS, 3.30 a. m.-A Brus. sels despatch to the Daily Mail says: Sharp fighting has been in progress since Monday morning."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

The trolley distance between Boston and New York through southern New England having been reduced to 2S2 miles through the completion of the Saybrook- Haven link.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Austrian Army Corps Invades Russia.

Austrian Army Corps Invades Russia.
 London. Aug. IT, 6.45 p. m.@Several Austrian army corps have invaded Russian territory. according to the Vi- enna correspondent of the Reuter- Tel egram company. The Russian advance on Zalosce Brodie and Sokalie, in Gal icia close to the Russian frontier and northeast of Lembi has been checked.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
rransport orederd to Galveston.

San Francisco. Aug. 1.-The army transport Buford received orders to- day from the war department to de- part for Galveston, via the Panama Canal, as soon as she can be made ready. No explanation accompanied the order
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Because his wife objected to his driking a highbaI before starting for church, William Kavlest, a tobacco broker, of Tariffville, Conn, shot her dead and then killed himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Arthur Roth, aged 7, of RidsefieId Park, N. J., was reported missing on Thursday. His grandmother collapsed when the child's body was found in the riversand died yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Today and Wednesday will be good roads day" in Missouri and it is expected 15O,000 volunteers will an- swer Governor Majors call for a. sec ond statewide effort to pull Missouri out of the mud"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Minister Naon of Argentine, left Washington for New York, where he will establish himself as Argentine Consul to supervise the shipment of American gold to Argentine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Following a dog which had taken her rag doll, Mary Balui, two years old, of Rockaway, walked into a pond and was drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Condensed TeIegrams

Frank Hue met his father, Lewis Hue. for the first time in forty years. at Brock, Neb.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Mrs. G. H. HuIstrom of RideefieId Park, N. J., left on Friday to see her son, who was ill in Chicago. She ar rived there to learn he ha ddied and that the remains were on the way East.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

Falling from an apple tree in his yard, at Newton, N. J., Robert Too moth was impled for half an hour on a picket fence before help came. His condition is serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

The crew of the new Argentine bat tleship RiVadaVia arrived from Buenos Ayres today and the work of prepar- ing the big sea fighter to go into commission will be begun at once. The 800 sailors reached Massachusetts waters in the transports Panta and Chaco which called at Provincetown on their way to Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

John Waters, of Madison, N. J., the only surviving member of the 14th New Jersey Volunteers, who enlisted in the Civil War, will attend the 36th reunion of the regiment on August 26.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
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War Risks Insurance Reduced.

London, Aug. IT, 6.15 p. m--"The war risks insurance office, effective go insurance from four to three guineas per cent"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

The United States cruiser NortF Carolina is expected to reach Cher. bourg Wednesday, bringing gold fol American refugees in France ana other European countries. The French government will provide a specia train to bring the officers of tn, cruisers from Cherbourg to Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18
Armistiee in San Domingo.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Repub- lie, Aug. 1.-The conditions of the armistice between the rebels and the government forces in Santo Domingo are being strictly reserved. The blockade of Puerto Plata has been raised by Presidential decree.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-18

w. B. Ellison will relieve Lawrence Mulligan and Patrick ]. Sullivan of their duties as executor of Big Tim" Sullivan's estate. Ellison was ap- pointed receiver on application of creditors