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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
STATE FUNDS USED FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES
Report of Massachusetts Commission
 on Economy and Efficiency.

Boston, Oct. 27.-State funds have been used for personal expenses, in cluding travel hotel bills, meals and entertainment according to a report of the commission on economy and ef- dciency filed today with Governor Walsh who in July requested an i'm vestigation of expense accounts of state officials anl employees
 "The conditions found during this investigation,@the report stated. are a lack of uniform regulations, expen- allure of state funds by some officials for personal expenses as travel be- tween home and office personal hotel bills and meals, entertainment, fees and tips, charge of full cash fares when mileage books are used, and exces- sive telephone charges.
 These practices, the commission says. were not found in all depart ments. but in specific instances. The state auditor has instituted some re- forms in the handling of expense ac- counts and in some cases has com pelled restitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
GERMANS POSING
 AS BRITISH SUBJECTS Complaint Filed at Washington by British Ambassador

Washington, Oct. N.--Complaint that many Germans posing as British subjects are getting passports out of Germany for England from American diplomatic and consul agents was filed at the state department by Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador.
 Information has reached the em- bassy that a large number of aliens have crossed the channel with pass ports obtained by misrepresentation and the British officials, ever on the watch for snies, have had their sus- picions thoroughly aroused.
 In submitting the matter to Acting Secretary Lansing, the ambassador admitted that the problem confront ing the American officials, who repre- sent the interests of Great Britain in Germany. is a difficult one. as it is hard for them to go behind the statement of a man speaking English that he is a British subject
 MT. Lansing said the diplomatic and consular officers would be cautioned to exercise all possible vigilance in the future to prevent passports falling into the hands of any persons not entitled to them
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
U. S. STEEL CORPORATION
 REPORTED SURPLUS OF sss,47e
Cuts Quarterly Dividend 3-4 Per Cent-Otherwise Would Show De- felt of S15,o00 900.

New York, Oct 27.-By reducing the dividend on the common stock for the third quarter of the year from the regular rate of 1 1-4 per ceht to one half of one per cent, the directors of the United States Steel corporation today fulfilled general expectations and were able to report a surplus of $Se,479. Had the regular disburse- ment been declared the deficit of all most 1,500, 900 shown after dividend payments in the first half of the year would have been increased to almost S15 ,0O0,o0 Total earnings of S22,- 276, 002 were almost S2,000. 900 larger than in the preceding quarter. while the net income of s14,6s2 022 was about s1.4o0,0oo larger. Analysis of the statement showed that August business was better than that Of July, while September earnings were the smallest of the quarters. The reduced dividend is the first change since 1911 prior to which the rate var fed from nothing in 1904-05 to s Ia per cent in 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
FUND FOR CARE OF
 SURPLUS COTTON CROP
Federal Reserve Board Makes Public
 Plan for Raising $f35, ,o0o, 900

Washington, Oct. 27.-Full details of the plan for $135, 100000 loan fund to take care of the surplus cotton crop were made public tonight by the feo- eral reserve board. The boards out line of the plan was sent to clearing house associations throughout the country. Responses are expected to reach the board before the end of the week and officials were hopful tonight that the plan would meet with Sufh- cient banking support to make it's adeption certain.
 There are to be two classes of sub- scriptions to the fund, the first known as A to aggregate $100. .000, 900 and to be raised among bankers and other persons or corporations and firms In non-cotton producing states. Class B subscriptions are to be made by banks or bankers in cotton producing states
 Applications for loans must be sub- mitted to state and local committees which are required to approve them and made through banks or bankers who are required to accompany ap- plications with subscriptions to class B certificates amounting to 25 per cent of the loan required. This virtually means that the non-cotton producing states participating will loan 75 Del cent and the cotton states 25. Evers
 subscriber will receive certificates O
 participation, which shall be trans, ferable on the committee,s books ana
 bear per cent interest. Loans will be made on notes at per cent with warehouse receipts fo cotton as collateral on the basis 0 six cents per pound for middling. Al expenses for warehouse and insurance charges must be borne by the bor rowers. A guarantee fund is to b. created by deductions of three per cent from the face value for all loan which will be used also to provid funds for the payment of expenses o administration. estimated not to ex ceed 1-s of one per cent of the fund | All applications for loans must b I made before February 1, 1915.
 | In the repayment of subscribers t I the fund the class A certificates vii l be taken care of in a proportionateI l larger degree, until the outstandin
 amounts of each class become equa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
FORMER KING OFFERS TO
 SERVE WITH PORTUGUESE
Provided Portugal Decides to Join
 the Allies.

London. Oct. 27, 5.33 p. m.-Failing the acceptance of the proffer of his services by King George for the war against Germany, Manuel, former king of Portugal, has now offered the gov ernment of the republic of Portugal to serve with the Portuguese contin- gent if that country decides to join the allies. Manuel Is also strongly urging his followers at Lisbon to avoid any attempt to make political capital out of the present situation.
 Former Queen Amelia, of Portugal, widow of King Carlos, already has gone to the front with the British Red Cross.
 A Portuguese military mission, com- prising three officers of the general staff, is now in London arranging in the necessary preparation for the CO., operation of the Portuguese force with the allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
PETRoGRAD REPORTS
 SERIES OF VICTORIES.
Fighting Has Begun on Front in Eastern Prussia.

Petrogred. Oct. 27-The following communication from the Russian gem sra1 staff was issued here this evening:
 Fighting has begun on the front In Eastern Prussia. We have repulsed fierce German attacks in the region Of BGkaiarzswo. We took at Goritin. on the left bank of the Vistula, a con voy of prisoners. \ The battle front October ss extended tsom Koutno through Tezow, Rawa, Noweniasto. Bai;ohrzeS! and GIo- waczew to the mouth Of the Iizanka.
 Among the German troops there were many new recruits.
 '"rhe fighting was especially fierce around Te1ow and Rawa where we captured portions of the enenay's po- sitions.
 We won a victory that was es- genital toward Noyo Alexandria and zwolen. The enemy there ;s in re- treat. We took fifty officers and 5000 men, several machine guns and eight cannon.
 South of Solec our troops, after crossing the Vistuia, took eight of hcers and 5000 men and some ma chine guns.
 Around Przemysl we have advanced as far on the railway as Staremiastc and Turka-'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

it is called here. seems to have been checked for the time being, or, at any rate, the Germans have made little. if any progress since they succeeded in crossing the Yser Canal on Saturday last, They are,Y however still pushing with all the forces at their command and are meeting with most stubborn resistance from the French, British and
 Belgian troops.
 The losses on both sides continu, to be in proportion to the fierceness of the battles. which means that they are greater than those in any battle since war was declared now nearly three months ago.
 Along the coast, where the allies have the assistance of French and British warships, ethey have apparently more than held their own.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Death ToIi Of 24 in Burning Mine
OF FRANKLIN COAL AND COKE
 co. RoYALToE, ILL
MANY STILL ENTOMBED
Little Hope Entertained of Reseuine Those Still in the Mine, as Flames Are Raging in Two Entrances.

Royalton, H., Ost- 27.-A total of six ty-four dead is shown on the casual ty list issued late tonight by officials of the Franklin Coal and Coke Com pany, at whose burning mine near here three hundred men were entombed at the going -to-work hour this morning.
 Twenty minutes before the explo- sion 346 men went into the mine, only the last cagefun of the day force re- maining on the surface. Tonight twentyefour bodies had been recovered and S7 men were missing. It was conceded by officials of the mine that thirty-seven still were entombed and would never be brought out alive.
 The mine belongs to the Franklin Coal and Coke company and is io- cated a mile from Royalton- Fire roIIowed Explosion The fire followed gas explosion that occurred five minutes before the miners were to begin work. About 50 men had not entered the shaft, but the others had gone down and begun to scatter to the various workings. The sound of the explosion was heard in Royalton and every adult person in the town except the tele- phone operator hurried to the mine Gas Retards Rescue Work Rescue parties were organized | quickly and help was summoned from l surrounding towns. Gas in the mine however, prevented the rescuers from | the workings and they were unable tt reach the 105 men entrapped on thu
 lower level which was in flames. | One hundred and fifty men. how ever. were taken from the mine bu more than 80 of these had been over | come by gas. Two died at the sur face.
 A mine rescue car from Benton, III
 arrived nearly four hours after tn helmets. The work of rescue thel 1 was pushed with vigor and. soon 2
 bodies had been recovered.
 To Battle the Flames
 Companies were organized to battl the flames in the lower level, but ex perts feared it would be impossible t sections were sealed. It was an nounced that this would not be don
 until all hope of saving the ef1trappe
 men was abandoned
 Exact Number Entombed Not Know
 The exact number of men still in tn mine was unavailable late tonigh
 estimates ranging from S5 to 10! While some rescuers reported the
 could find no fire, experienced miner I asserted that flames were raging 1.-two entries, and that there is n hope of rescuing any of the men sti
 in the mine.
 ii Fifteen Led to Safety.
 James G. Harris, who descende , with one of the rescue crews late to i day found fifteen dazed and injure miners in a pocket in the burnin shaft and led them through an ad | ioininor drift
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
AUSTRIAN YOUTHS ARE
 FLEEING ACROSS FRONTIER Efforts to Force Students to Join Pro-
 tective Corps Have Failed

Venice, via Paris. Oct. 27. D. m.- Efforts of the Vienna authorities, &C., cording to advices~ received here, to force the students to join a corps for the protection of the town in event of a possible invasion, have failed de- spite the inducements held out
 The students in the last year course have been offered diplomas and have been promised that service in the corps would count as in the regular army. but only 50 out of 800 German students and not a single Italian ac- cepted.
 Extraordinary military preparations are going on at Trent. a fortified town of Austria Hungary in the Italian Ty- rol, where the population, though in- tensely religious, Is working Sundays constructing Qualifications. In anticipation of the calling out of youths 19 years of age large numbers are reported to be fleeing across the frontier.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
BELGIAN PARLIAMENT
 TO OPEN AT HAVRE
Both Chambers to Convene as Usual on Second Tuesday in November

Lcndcn, Oct. 2.7 z:40 p. n.-Tele- grams from Berlin state. acording to 8 dispatch to Reuters Telegram com pany iron, Amsterdam that the report about co1vox;ng the Belgian parlia- ment by tho German administration
 in Eelsiuna is pure invention and that all attempts to connect Cf,ancel- Tor Fon Beshriarn-Hollweg's visit to
 Brussels herewith ara unfounded. The Belgian government intends, it Is reported. to co1iVoize at Havre both chambers and to open the ses- sion Of parliament as usual on the sec ond Tuesday iu November Numerous deputies and senators followed the flight Of the Belgian ministry from Antwerp to Havre>
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Arrested for Theft of s25o

Bridgeport. Conn.,, Oct. 27.-Simon Canueuck of North Mia-nus was ar rested. today by the Philadelphia po- lice on complaint of State Policeman Vireih and is being held in that city awaiting extradition papers, on receipt of which he will be brought back to this state to answer to charges of theft to the extent of s250. It is alleged that on October last Canucuck. stole from Michael Hanko, with whom iIe was rooming in North Mianus. the sum of s250 in cash ard left for parts unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

All the nations engaged in the migh- tv struggle in Belgium and the north of Frahce are silent with regard to the actual happenings in that battle scared zone. So far as is known, there has been little progress on either side, but from the accounts that have filtered through from various soures, this stern engagement which mas been going on necessarily for several days may he characterized as the flercest of the whole war. ~.
 Both Sides Reinforced
 Thousands upon thousands of Ger man endorsements have been added to the great masses of troops, which have been endeavoring to force their way to the northern ports of France. 1t is said that this ceaseless pushing forward of vast bodies of German soldiers Is by direct order of the. em- peror whose eye is fixed on England. a campaign against which at an early date is considered among the possibili- ties, provided suitable base can be found from which to direct the for ces. | ,sgis A
 Similarly the allies have been strongly reinforced, and among the Indians. who. according to all ac- counts, have been bearing themselves well.
 New Rebellion in South Africa
 A new rebellion in the Union of South Africa has given cause for anxiety both to the British and the southern African government. Gen. erals De Wet and Beyers, both nota- ble figures in the South African war have placed themselves at the head o1 8 revolt in the Orange Free State and western TransvaaI Tho exfent of importance be foretold. but already the South African government, which had knowledge of the prospective movement, has issued proclamation to the people calling for their assist ance ar7 has taken measures to quel the rebellion.
 British Admiralty Issues Warning
 The British admiralty issues 2 warning to vessels whose course may carry them to the waters to the nortf of Ireland, as in these waters German mines have been laid, with the resu. that one British steamer, the Man. chester Commerce has been blown up Additional channels in the Rive, Thames have been declared closed t, navigation by the admiralty in orde to frustrate hostile attempts by hos tile ships to reach London.
 Portuguese Mission in London
 A Portuguese mission is in London arranging details for the possible co operation of the Portuguese army wit the allies. Manuel. the former kin. of Portugal, has offered his service to the army of Portugal should the re public join the allies against Ger many.
 A Havas dispatch from Lisbon D way of Madrid reports that Germa troops have invaded the Portuguese province of Angola, West Africa, an that preparations are under way fo the dispatch to that province of war ships and troops from Portugal.
 The Russian general staff report the commencement of fighting alon the front in Eastern Prussia an claims victories over the Germans 2 various points in Russian Poland.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Movsments of Steamships.

New York. Oct 27.-Arrived, steam CT, Ancona. Naples.
 Naples, Oct. 1s.-Arrived, steaII1er Tomasso di Savera, New York.
 MarseilIes, Oct. 21.-Arrived, steam CT Sant Anna, New York.
 Gibraltar, Oct 25.-Arrived, steam CTS Regina D'Italia, New York: San Giovanni. New York: 18th, Kroonland. New York.
 Havre. Oct 2s--Arrived. steamer Rochanbeau, New York.
 Liverpool, Oct 27.-Arrived, steamer Mauretania, New York
 Genoa. Oct 1s.-Sailed, steamer Amerilza, New York.
 Bordeaux. Oct. 35.-Sailed, steamer Virsinie New York.
 New York, Oct. 27-Arrived: Steam CT Carpathia, Pireaus-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Canada to Provide for German and
 Austrian Reservists.

Ottawa. Ont. Oct. 27-Food and shel- ter will be provided by the Canadian government for the large numbers of German and Austrian army reservists who are stranded in Montreal, Toronto. Winnipeg and other cities. Employ ment will be found for as many of them as possible. They would be ar rested if they attempted to leave the dominion and 1t is feared that many of them would freeze or starve during the winter unless aided by the gov ernment. A commission has been ap- pointed to arrange for their mainten- anCe
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Prosecution of Packing Companies
 Recommended,

New York, Oct. 27.-Prosecution of the Swift and Armour packing com panies and other large packers and wholesale provision houses for failure to mark wrapped ham and bacon with their net weight was recommended to- day to Attorney General Parsons by Commissioner Rartigan of the mayors bureau Of weights and measures
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Methodist Ministerial Fund s5,ooo,oot

Washington, Oct 27.-Plans for in augurating a campaign to raise a min isterial relief fund of $5,000,O00 were taken up here today at a convention authorized by the last general confec- ence of the Methodist church. Prom inent ministers and laymcn from all sections of the country are attending the session. which will last three days. President Wilson tonight sent a let ter to the convention referring to it's work as "a cause of justice and benev- oIence"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Earthquakes In Northern Italy

Rome. Oct. 27.-Earthquake shocks in northern Italy have been very ex- tended during the past 24 hours. Seis- mic disturbances of more or less se- verity, have been felt in Turin, Genoa, Florence, Leghorn, Pisa, Lucia, Bo- logna and Venice, in addition to many of the smaller towns. According to the latest advices, little damage has been done and there has been no fa- fa1itv
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
600 HOUSES FOR
 BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Bay View, Mich, Concern Has Con-
 tract-Each Is 20 by 60 Feet.

Bay City, Mich. Oct. 27.-A local manufacturing concern. today closed negotiations with the British govern rnent for the manufacture of 600 houses. each 20 by 60 feet, which, it is presumed here, are to be used in housing war refugees in England. The order calls for the houses complete and ready for erection. To fill the order will require about seven million feet of lumber and large quantities of other building material. It is said the 500 houses will accommodate 1s,00O persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Canadian Nurses Not Needed.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 27.-No nurses from Canada are needed now in Europe and none will be sent from here un- less the department of militia decides to send ambulance units with the second contingent. This decision was reached here today at meeting of the Canadian relief committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Navy Not Buying Buttons Abroad

Washington, Oct 27.-Reports that the navy department has been buying brass buttons abroad were denied in a formal statement issued tonight by the departments. Bids of a. New York business man were rejected recently, the statement said, because it was found that he had furnished 700 inn ported buttons on a previous con- f-o
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Channels of Thames Closed.

London. Oct. 27. sos p. m.-To frus- trate the attempts of hostile craft to reach London, further channels in the Thames. several of which previously had been closed, were banned today by order of the British adnairalty un- til further notice. Within certain linn it's vessels at anchor in the river must not show lights between I D. m. and 6 a. m
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
of Antwerp a Suicide

Conqueror of Antwerp a Suicide
 London. Oct, 27. 5: 20 p. m.-A dis patch to the Evening News from Rot terdam says that General Won Reseler, the conqueror of Antwerp, is dead. 1t Is said, the newspaper adds, that he shot himself Thursday in his room at Bruges.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Dian te Send Flour to Holland

washington, Oct. 27.-Plans for sending 2 cargo ot American nour % HolIand for the relief of the thousands .of ReiEien refugees were discussed to- day al the state department by Am bassador Spring Rice and Acting Sec retary 1.aning. The project has been launched by a Minneapolis miller, wfIo proposes that American millers do- nate the flour,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Another ReheIIion in South Afriea.

London, Oct. 27. s:37 p. m.-Another rebellion has broken out in South Afri- co. General Christian De Wet and General Christian Frederick Beyers have taken the lead of the rebels in the Orange Free State and Western TranSEaal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
German Prince Wounded.

Limoges, via Paris. Oct 27. 10:S0 D.
 m.-Five German officers, wounded iE battle. are in the hospital nere. Among the number is Prince Jeap Charles of Carolath- -Beuthen, a lieutenant of the regiment Of UhlansY No. 8, who is sur- fering from a wounr in the leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Report on. N. H. Road Expected Soon

Washington, Oct. 27.-According to information reaching Washington to- night, the work of the federal grand jury in New York which has been considering the criminal phase of the New Haven casey has reached an ad- canced stage and a report to the court is expected soon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Thousands Upon Thousands of German Reinforce
 ments Have Been Added to Masses of Troops
ALL NATIONS ENGAGED IN STRUGGLE ARE SILENT

German Emperor Said be Directing Struggle for Coast Base With Intent of Inaugurating Campaign Against Eneiand-A New Rebellion in South Africa Gives Cause for Anxiety to Both British and South African Govern ments = British Admiralty Warns Vessels Whose Course May Garry Them to Waters North of Ireland Where Steamer Was Sunk Yesterday by German Mine Portuguese Mission is in London Arranging to Cooperate With AIies-Russian Despatches Claim Victories Over Germans.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Capt. John Jacob Astor Wounded

London, Oct. 27. s:27 p. m.-Captain John Jacob Astor, First Life Guards, son of William Waldorf Astor, was wounded in battle in France. His name appears in the list of casualties made public this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Looked for German Spies on Maure-
 tania

Liverpool, via London. Oct. 27. 3:3o D. m.-Having received information that 22 German spies were on board the Cunard line steamer Mauretania with fraudulent passports. several of ficers of the home office subj jected the passengers of the liner to a rigid ex- animation on her, arrival from New York today. No spies were found.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
Another British Steamer Victim of Mine-14 Drowned

Belfast. Ireland, Oct. 27. via Lon- don, 5:10 D. m.-The British freight steamer Manchester Commerce, bound from Manchester for Montreal, struck a mine at midnight last night and sank. Captain Payne and 13 men were drowned. Thirty other members of the crew were saved by a trawler
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
We'll Known Horseman Suicides.

Middletown. N Y., Oct. 27.-Charles $ Slawson, widely known as a milk dealer in New York and as a horse ing himself at his home at Phillips burg near here. MT. Slawson, who was 6s years old, had been despondent
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28
ALLIES ARE HOLDING INVADERS
 IN STRIFE FOR NORTHERN PORTS

who passed through Vienna alone which was officially estimated at 13o,- 900 up to September 1S. now amounts to at least 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

London, Oct. 27, 9:45 p. m-The Eerman raid on the channel ports. as
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

Official announcement was made that the Japanese Diet would convene on December 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-28

Fire destroyed the five story build ing of the F1eischmann Mating Co.,, in Chicago, causing $300,000 damage. One fireman was injured.