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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Standing out prominently from among the claims and counter-clain. of the allies and Germans of success eR won or attacks repuIsed on the bat tie line in Flanders and France. is the German admission of the Frcnch as- eertton that the Germans have lost a trench some 10 feet in length to the Southeast of Bethune.
 French Hold Contested Trench.
 This trench previously had been the scene of bitter contests, the French having captured it December IT and lost ft the following day and the Ger mans having held it since.
 Fighting in Western Area.
 As to the fighting elsewhere along the western front, each .contending side records in it's official statement advnnces by it's forces or attacks of the enemy repelled. None of the ad- Vauces. however, is recorded as being great and 1t seems evident that though the fighting at some points. has been vicious and that heavy losses have, resulted, the position of Virtula Stale mate continues.
 ausslane Prsparing Strong Positions.
 From no point has there come a E1aeenaerG that would give yeTity to the unonsciai claims made last week to a great victory by the Germans in Poland "In Poland the Russians are Brepaxing strong positions near Rawa and Nida. We are attacking them everywhere" says the last German of- AciaI report of the situation in the
 News from Petrcgrad.
 Petrograd says nothing of the fight ing on the right bank of the Vistula, but declares that a number of fierce encounters have taken place on the front of the Bzura and RaWka rivers owG rU
 On the Bzura two German companies are declared to have been annihilated.
 Petrograd claims also to have re- pulsed another attempted sortie from Pr7smysl and to have captured a large number of Austrtans.
 Austria reports the appearance of strong Russian forces in Galicia. but declares that in the Carpathians. at ta0ks by the Russians have been re- wulBed; that the Austrian troops have advanced to Tucsow, south of Tarnow and that great battle is developing north of Lupkow Pass.
 0eVman Emperor Has Recovered.
 The German emperor. having recov- cred from his recent illness, according Co announcement from headquarters at Berlin, has returned to the front The fact that the emperor has regained his health was indicated in a previous Aeepa8ch which said he had visited the hospital at Potsdan1.
 OardaneDIes Forte 5onnbarded.
 From Athens it is reported that the allied fleet has bon1barded the interior forts of the Dardanelles, but no de- 9A4im of the bombardnenf are given. Prince Won Buelow. the former i'm e3ef1al German chancellor and now ann bnGaador to Italy, has been received with great cofdia1tty at Rome by King V1cfcr Emanuel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

tegists who have lost their sense of proportion, of schemers who have ceased to balance loss and gain
 "Practially the whole of the fast cruiser force of the German navy, tn- cluding some great ships that are vital to their fleet and utterly irreplaceable. have been risked for the passing pleas ure of killing as many English people as possible irrespective of sex, age or condition, in the limited time avail able.
 ''To this act of military folly they were impelled by violence of feelings which could find no other vent. This is very satisfactory and should con- form our course. Their hate is a measure of their fear. Its senseIess expression is proof of their impotence and of the seal of their dishonor.
 Whatever feats of arms the German navy may hereafter perform. "the stig- ma of baby killers of Scarborough will brand it's officers and men while sail- ors sail the seas"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
BOSTON POLICEMAN MADE
 ARRESTS UNDER DIFFICULTIES
corraIed Two Pickpeckets While
 Chained to Prisoner.

Boston. Dee. 20.-Althougl1 handi- capped by having prisoner chained to his wrist, Police Inspector W. J. Rooney made tow arrests while bound from the South station to the Charles Street jail yesterday. Arriving at the station with a prisoner from Cleveland, O., the officer observed in the crowd, pursued and captured an alleged pickpocket. Later on the way to the jail. he recognized another man for whom he had a warrant and ar rested him. Rooey saw all three prisoners locked up.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
BATTLE BETWEEN FORCES
 OF cARRANZA AND VILLA
Is Impending at San Pedro, East of
 Torreon.

Fl Paso. Texas, Dec 20.-A battle between large forces of Carranza and Villa troops was reported today as im- pending at San Pedro, east of Tor reon, where preliminary fighting was reported last week.
 A telegram from Porto Rico said that 1000 men under General Maclova Herrera, Carranza governor of Chihua- snua state, were being rushed to San, Pedro.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
REMARKABLE RESCUE
 BY te YEAR OLD 5oN-
Held on to Six Year old While They Were Swept for 50 Yards Under Toe.

Amesbury, Mass, Dec. 30-Lucien Proux, years of age, was rescued from death in the Powwow river today by John Conway, 10 years his senior, after both had been swept by the cur rent for 50 yards under the ice. The Proux boy fell through hole and Conway jumped in after him. managed to grasp and hold him until the cur rent carried them to an open space of water. There Conway seized rope thrown from shore and he and his un-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
WHITMAN TO EXAMINE
 WITNESSES IN 5AFF CASE.
To Bring to Justice Assassins of En-
 enny of So-caIIed Poultry Ring.

New York. Dec. 2O.-"Both the court and my assistant desire that I shall appear tomorrow and personally ex- anime several witnesses in the Baff case and have every intention of do- ing so,' said District Attorney Charles s. whitman at his home tonight.
 It was made. known last night that Mir. Whitman was about to take an active hand in the work of bringing to justice the assassins of Barnet Baff enemy of the so-called poultry ring which Assistant District Attorney Delehanty declared to be plainly 8 case of hired assassinataion,'' adding that the men who hired the assassins were known and would be indicted foI murder.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
FEDERAL BOARD .AvERTs
 STRIKE OF TRAINMEN
On St. Louis Southwestern Road-rhe
 Board Sat for Three Days.

St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 20.-There win be no strike of St. Louis Southwestern railroad trainTnen. The federal board troversy between the workmen and the company, it was announced here today by W. L. Chambers. chairman of the mediation board. Mir Chambers left for Washington, D. c.
 The board sat for three days. Yes- terday both sides signed agreements to abide by it's decision. The issue was the reinstatement of conductor dismissed on disputed charges that he was intoxicated on duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
REBEL LEADER EXECUTED
 IN BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA. Captain Fourie Was Shot After Being
 Convicted of Treason.

London, Dec. 20. 4.O1 p. m-A Reuter- despatch from Pretoria tells of the first military execution of rebel leader involved in the uprisings in British South Africa which followed the out break of the European war. Captain Feurie was shot after being convicted of treason. His brother. Lieutenant Fourie, also was condemned to death, but the sentence was commuted to im- pr4sonment for five years on account of the captains admission that he had induced his brother to join in the re- belIfon.
 Both men had been officers of the South Africa defense force and being Boers, were tried by a courtmartial composed of Boers. The captain met death with fortitude
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Ro65ER OWES HIS ESCAPE
 TO ANTICS OF FRIsKY DOG
AninaT's Leap SpoiIs Masters Aim
 and Burglar Escapes.

Caldwell. N. J., Dec. 2o.-The bur glar who ransacked the house of Frank Hohwald Friday night owes his life and escape from arrest to a dog. Caught in one of the rooms upstairs. the in truder looked into the muzzle of a re- volver, which William Hcmwald, son of the owner was about to fire. Be- fore William could shoot, the dog, thinking his young master was playing with the weapon, jumped up and in terfered with the aim so that the bull let lodged in the wall.
 The burglar then jumped from a window and escaped. He had entered the house during the absence of the family On their return they discov- cred the break, and the young man in vestigated. A diamond and $5 were taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
UNEMPLOYED MEN
 ENTER A ST. LOUIS CHURCH.
Pastor Accorded Leader an opportun.
 ity to State His Views.

St. Louis, Dec. 20.-Several score of unemployed men entered St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church, one of the most fashionable in this city, today just before the morning service. Po- lice, who had been warned of the wis., it, were at hand to eject the men but the Rev. J. A. Rice would not permit such action
 MT. Rice was to speak on "~rhe Common Task of Social Adjustment '' The leader of the unemployed accept ed an invitation to take five minutes to state his views on the topic.
 The visitors were permitted to seji tags after the servie and the con- gregation purchased Iiberally. There was no disturbance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
$1ooOo BARN BURNED
 Al WEsTPoRT, CONN.
Necessary to Dynamite Smaller Barn
 to Prevent Spread Of Flames.

Westport, Conn, Dec 20.-Fire to- night destroyed the large barn on the estate of John Gellalty of New York, in the northern section of the town, necessary to dynamite another small CT barn in order to prevent the flames sweeping to the house. Fifteen val uable horses and ten cows were saved from the burning barn. The origin of the blaze is not known, but the au- thorfties are Investigating rumors of incendiarism. On the way to the fire the autochemical of the local depart ment struck rut in the roadway and three firemen were thrown out, but were not seriously hurt.
 The cottage on the estate of Daniel Levy near Greens Farms was burned to the ground this morning and two children were rescued from the second floor with difficulty. A defective f1ue caused the blaze. The loss is $1, 800.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
cARRANzA ISSUES STATEMENT
 FOR THE AMERICAN PRESS.
Wishes to Retain Friendly Relations
 With the United States.

Vera Cruz, Dec. 20.-General Venus tiano Carranza today issued a state ment intended for the American press in which he said it might be neces- sary for the constitutionalists to evac- uate additional towns Already the advisability of such a step was being considered. The statement says Gen eraI Carranza wished to retain friend ly relations with the United States and that he would demonstrate this by deeds and not words. Protection would be given such foreign interests as had been required. Luis Cabrera, Carran- za's minister of finance, accompanied by two other cabinet officials and Gem eraI Obregon. today made an informal visit of courtesy to the American bat tleship Rhode Island. where they were received by the admiral.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Algonquin Coca to Relief of Stranded

St. Thomas. D. ". L, Dec. 20-The United States revenue cutter A1gon- quin steamed from St. Thomas this morning to go to the assistance of the British steamer Kelyindale, which ran ashore several days ago on Anegada reef, on the island on Tortola- The Kelvindale is leaking badly and al- though part of her cargo has been jettisoned. efforts to free the vessel thus far have been futile.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
YESTERDAY WAS a1ELoauM
 DAY" iN FRENCH CAPITAL,
Millions of Miniature Belgian FIass
 Decorated Goats of the Population.

Paris, Dec. 20. 6.11 D. m--Today was Belgium day. in Paris and three mil- lion miniature Belgian flags decorated the coats of the population. All per- sons received the emblem after they had made contributions to the collec- tion boxes carried through the streets by 10000 girls. The money raised is to be used fin assisting in the relief of Belgian refugees. Theatres gave spe. cial performances and churches held services at which the audiences and congregations contributed generously to the fund
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Worcester Woman Dice at Age ef
 4oe Wears,

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 20-Mrs Louis Waterman Carpenter. aged 1OS years, months and 24 days, died to- night or old age. She was the oldest living member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and could trace her ancestry to Rol1o of Normandy Through her material ancestry she traced her lineage to Roger Williams
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
OBITUARY.
Euaene ZImrnerman.

Cincinnatiy Ohio, Dec. 2o.-Eugene Zimmerman, former president Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail- road and wealthy financier of this city, died suddenly at a club here late to- day from hemorrhage of the lungs. Mir Zimmerman was the father of the Duchess of Manchester.
 He was born in .Vicksburg, in 1S45, but was resident of this city when the. war broke out and served on Union gunboats on the Ohio and Mis- issippi Rivers, finally reaching the rank of commander. After the war he engaged in railroad construction work and became leading construc- ton engineers The large Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad bridge over the Ohio River at this city was destgned by him and built under his supervi- sion
 He became involved in many large financial deals, principally in railroad stocks and real estate and his fortune is estimated in the millions. His only child, Helena married the Duke of Manchester in 1900, after which MT. Zimmerman spent much of his time in Europe and New York. Until the Duchess of Manchester can be heard from no arrangements for the funeral will be made.
 Lyman E. Gordon.
 Worcester, Mass, Dec. 20.-Lyman r. Gordon, president and treasurer of Wyman & Gordon company, pioneer manufacturers of drop forgings, died today. MT. Gordon was 5S years old
 Colonel Henry Walker.
 Newton, Mass, Dec. 20.-Co1oneI Henry Walker. former commander oi the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company, and at one time police com missioner of Boston, died tonight He was veteran of the Civil war. sS years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Suicide Identified as Robber.

Boston, Dec. 20.-An unknown man who committed suicide in North Con- cord, Vt, recently has been identi- fled, according to a police statement tonight, as one of the two robbers who shot and killed Charles J. Merrill. BrookIine druggist, on Nov. 30. The police say the man attempted to rob woman in the North Concord railroad station and shot himself when he was pursued.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Movements of steamsnins.

New York, Dec. 20-Arrived: steam CT St. Louis, Liverpool; Minnewaslxa, London; Stampalia, Genoa; Italia, Leghorn. Sailed: steamers La Tou- rhine, Havres Dwinslz, Archangel
 Liverpool, Dec a0.-Arrived steam & St. Ez1i 1ZaW Xar4
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
HeId for censpirina te kiII.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 20-Coroner holding Giuseppe, Nicola and Luigi Commisso, brothers, criminally re- sponsible for the death two weeks ego, of Vincenzo Ottobre. The latter was shot dead in street here while many persons on their way to church looked on. The coroner says he found evil dence of a conspiracy to kill Ottobre.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
panssrous erade crossina EIlminated.

@NttSSs0H0 aFdu9 NFUoSIFIg IlIFItuatsu'
 Pawtucket. R. l., Dec, 20.-One of the most dangerous grade crossings on ford railroad system between New York and Boston was eliminated to- day by the transfer of all passenger and freight traffic running through this city to new tracks short distance west of the old location. The new tracks also do away with a long curve through the city and shorten the dis tance between Boston and Procidence nearly half a mile.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
OF
 A STATE PRINTERY.
Unions of Connecticut to Stand
 Strongly for Bill in Next Assembly.

in Connecticut affiliated in any way with the printing trade will stand strongly for bill to be introduced in the state legislature at the coming session providing for the establish ment of a state printery. A resolution to this effect was passed at a largely attended meeting in this city this af- ternoon of the Printing Crafts asso- ciatfon of Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
GERMANS LOSE A
 TRENCH TO FRENCH
Which Previously Had Been the Scene of Many
 Bitter Contests
AT OTHER POINTS EACH SIDE CLAIMS SUCCESS

No Notification of Big German Victory in Poland Which Berlin is Said to Have Celebrated Last Report Merely Says Russians are Preparing Strong Po- sions Near Rawa and Nida and That They Attack ing Them Everywhere Russians Declare Two German Companies Have Been Annihlated on the Bzura and That Fierce Encounters Have Taken Place to the West of Warsaw-Austria Reports the Appearance of Strong Russian Forces in GaIicia-From Athens Comes Word That the Interior Forts of the Dardeneles Have Been BombardedAEmperor William Has Returned to the Front.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
5ritish Steamer Strikes Mine 4
 North Coast of treI- aSM

London. Dec. 20, s.1s -The British steamer Tritr <Ge Don-' aldson line struck >6 the north
 coast of Ireland Sa morning and
 is believed to have -dndered, accord
 ing to an announcement made today by
 the admiralty. The crew of the steam CT was saved. The Trftoniay which was
 of 2.720 tons, was bound from Parting ton for St. John N. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

a Polish legion has been organized. The Russian army contains many Polish
 .,lunteers. but the legion will be the ..rst Polish contingent flying dis tinctive flag to be accepted. Four thousand Poles are now enrolled in the legion and will be ready to go to the front in six weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
President Asked to Oppose Chinese
 Loan.

Washlngton, Dec 20s-President Wilson was asked in letter received today from General Hwang Heinz to oppose an American loan to the pres ident of the Chinese government Gen. eraI Hwang Heinz, who is now in Washington. was one of the leaders in the recent revolution against the -Arasan1-zE aHzz1a z4x and. iz naR azilad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Cabled Paragraphs

Fire Destroys Historic Scotch castie. a. m.-Herbertstire castle, historic feudaI building at Denny. seven miles from Stirling. owned by c. w. Forbes was destroyed by fire Sunday. Three young women guests were burned
 Many valuable paintings were lost
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
Secretary cf Concroasman oatley,

Hartford, Conn. Dec 2O.-Announoe- n1ent was made today that ID. M. Price of the reportorial stan of the Hart gressan@n-eiect P. Davis Oakley. as his secretary. Mir. Price was graduaeed Es1En xass iaGt JrnA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

A hearty reception was given to the American Christmas expedition which reached Berlin from the Christ mas ship Jason.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Omar WheeIock, a farmer aged 65 years, was killed at Calais, Vt. by the fall of tree while he was logging in the woods.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
CHURCHILL SCOaES GERMAN NAVY
Says the Stigma of Baby Killers of Scarborough Will
 Brand Officers While Sailors Sail the Seas
DISAPPOINTED OVER ESCAPE OF GERMAN SHIPS

Declares That Teutonic Hatred of English Has CIouded Their Vision, Darkened Their Courses and Convulsed Their Movements, and Says it Was Act of Military Folly to Risk Some of the Best Ships of the German Navy for the Passing Pleasure of Killing Few English People, Irrespective of Sex Age or Condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Nathan Dietrich, of Corona, L. l. is recovering from an operation in which nine feet of his intestines were re- moved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Tobacco workers in Germany re- ceive $1.50 week for unemployment, and 50 cents for the support of families of those drafted for war. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The residence of Charles A. Chase in South Swansea, Mass, was entered and jewelry valued at $500 taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The Aero Club of America an- nounced that hereafter aviators hold ing expert certificates will be allowed to fly over cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Rev. J. Frank Healey, pastor of the Methodist church in Saco, Ne, died Saturday after a short illness with heart disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Six houses were ruined and many buildings flooded at Long Beach, Cal, by the highest sea experienced there this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

There are 25o teachers and students of the Aberdeen (Scotland) University serving in the British army.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

An all night session of the Austra- Han Federal House broke up in a riot when the Speaker rebuked a member for. his insulting remarks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
cruIser TaeorAa at Guantahamo.

Colon. Dec. 2o.-The United States cruiser Tacoma, ordered to the canal zone in response to Colonel GoethaPs request for warships to maitnain the neutrality of the canal, arrived here
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

John Baldwin, teller of the Liberty National Bank, Pittsburgh. was ar rested, charged with embezzlement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Governor elect Whitman has an- nounced that he would lend his moral support to the world peace movement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
REPuLsE OF RUSSIANS
 REPORTED sY VIENNA.
To the Northwest of Lupkow Pase, carpathians, Great Battle is De- veloping.

Vienna, via London, Dec 20 1l:15 D. m.-The following official statement was issued today:
 Tn the Carpaathians the enemys advanced troops in the district of La torcza were repulsed yesterday. To the northwest of Lupkow Pass, a great battle is developing. Our attack on the front comprising Krosno and Zak- hczyn has gained ground everywhere. In the Biala Valley our troops have advanced to Tuchow (south of Tar now.) The battle along the lower Dunajeo continues.
 The Russians recently appeared with strong forces in Galicia. In south Poland, they have reached the Ntda River"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

A sugar refinery of Halifax has taken out 100000 pounds insurance against destruction of it's property by bombardment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The British steamer keivindaIe, Montivedeo foE New York, is ashore on the Island of Torola, Danish West In- dies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Steps have been taken whereby the Peru turnjike, in Vermont. one of the last toll roads In the country will be- come free state highway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

A large buck walked through the open door of the Westbrook School. Port Jervis, N. r., creating a panic, It was chased out by the teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Fifteen persons were overcome by coal gas in St Stanislaus Roman Cotholic church at Fall River.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

John Allen of Hackensael<, N. J, was beaten and robbed of a watch and $150 in his stable there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

5ritish Cruisers in Chilean Port.
 Puerto Montt, Chile, Dec 20.-The British cruisers Glasgow and Bristol Rrxizea heza tndaE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Rev. Matthew C. Julian, fo= 42 years pastor of the Trinitarian Cong-egat- t;anal church at New Bedford, Mass died Saturday at the age of nearly e5
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Ten business houses at Dana, lIl., were destroyed by fire, at anestimated loss of 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
nsdinf, lanIon so dein Rueafana,

mmw@w. @ns@fan Poland, Deo 20s 3 @we1Hgrad and London, 6-64 ?. m szr sznf9Ey of Grsnd Dakn DSianolaG
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

4 mob composed of 200 unemployed men raided dairy lunch and a mar ket in Seattle, taking everything edi- bIe. Forty men arrested wrecked the city jail
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Condensed TeIeqrams

The Russian Government placed a troit.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Giuseppe Motta, Federal Councillor, was elected President of the Swiss Parliament
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

John Henry, a Vagrant, was arrest ed in the Capitol at Washington after he had threatened to blow up the Capitol unless the capitalists stopped him."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

England Is preparing to express its gratitude for the help to war sufferers extended by the United States by cabling a message of thanks at Christ mas time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

WooIen mills at Burlington, Va- to fill large order for blankets for d warning European power, will work Saturday half-hondays and Sundays