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Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

against a surprise invasion and which usually are manned by skeleton staffs. are now fully manned, largely by ter rftorials. Coastwise steamers report in operation all last night, playing their shafts on every incoming and every outgoing vessel.
 Fleet ir Hiding at Sea. None but the admiralty, which is in constant touch through wireless at Whitehall, knows the whereabouts of the first fleet, which left Portland yes- terday, but 1t is safe presumption that the fleet is in a position close to the channel where 1t can strike the North sea in the event of hostiiities
 The crises could not have arisen at a more convenient time for the navy as the fleet has just been through a review on war footing, which took the place of the maneuvers this year. Portsmouth Harhor Regulations. A notice has been issued virtually closing Portsmouth harbor to private craft, according to a Central News despatch. Only certain anchorage may be used and vessels may be fired or without notice if they move. They can not enter or leave the harbor with out permission. The ferry service may be stopped at any time.
 Two German Spy Suspects Arrested +
 Two Germans. suspected of being spies, were arrested in the Isle oi Wight today and are being detained in jail.
 United Front in Politics. The political forces of the country are also mobilized solidly, presenting | in Premier Asquith's words to the house of commons today, "a united front"
 The remarkable sight was witnessed today of Premier Asquith and Andrew Bonar Law. leader of the opposition who, few days ago. were on terms of personal as well as political hositl- ity, driving in the same ear for 3 consultation with Sir Edward Grey secretary for foreign affairs. The prime minister announced in the house of commons that the amending bill to the home rule bill would be 1 dropped for the present by the con- sent of all parties: all parties included | the Irish Nationalists and the Ulster ICovenanters. MT. Bonar Law said: i Dropping Domestic Differences. 1 "In view of the prime minister. l pronouncement that peace and wal are in the balance, domestic difference.
 must not prevent our presenting z united front in the council of th' world" and added a word in behal ! of Sir Edward Carson, the Ulster lead CT, to the same effect
 The spectacle of a solid front il support of the government by all sec tions of the Irish members in the hous of commons was even more remark able than the reconciliation of MT As quith and MT. Bonar Law. The tradi tional sentiment of the home ruler that England's extremity is Ireland opportunity was buried when the Irisl
 members murmured ..hear, hear" t
 the premier's plea for unity.
 Sentiment for Neutrality.
 Not only the home rule question, bu
 all measures likely to arouse part
 or international hostilities have bee
 side-tracked. They include the maya vote, which inevitably eHcites discus sion of Germanys policy and the vot for imperial defense. Nevertheless
 there is a strong. although apparent
 a minority feeling that Great Britai should maintain neutrality, whateve
 comes, and refuse to be drawn into tn l quarrels of the continental powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
RUSH FOR NATURALIZATION.
Austrisns and servians at East st
 Louis Apply for citizenship.

East St. Louis, H., July so.-That- war has no charms for the Serviana and Austrians in the small towns near here was evinced yesterday when near- ly one hundred natives of the war< ring European nations went to the office of the clerk Of the East St Louis city court to apply for naturalization papers The majority were under the impression that unless they were cit- izens of the United States they would be forced into the service of their countries, and many of them after be- ing assured such was not the case went away satisfied. Others. however. made application to become cdtizenM of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
AN-sMoBlLIZATioN
 IS REALLY GENERAL.
Sailors of Baltic and Black Sea Fleets
 Ordered to Be in Readiness.

London July 31-The Chronicles Stpetersburg correspondent declares that. though described as only par tial, the Russian mobilization in ef- feet is general and absolute and that the sailors of the Baltic and Black Sea fleets have been ordered to hold themselves in immediate readiness
 The Chronicles Warsaw correspond ent says that although officially no mobilization has been ordered in Po- land. the military authorities have taken charge of all the railways
 The Morning Post in an editorial, follows the lead of the Times i'll de- claring that Great Britain, must, if heedful. take up arms to prevent Ger many from crushing France.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
ANSWERED sLuRs ON HIS
 WIFE WITH REVOLVER
Hartford Man Fired Four Shots-
 Victim Likely to Die.

Hartford, Conn. July 3O.-Gaetano Santo, aged 50, is believed to be dying in a Hartford hospital and Cincenzo Ceravolo, aged 35, is under arrest, as the result of a quarrel late today over the latter's wife. According to the po- lice, Santo made slurring remarks about Mrs. CeravoIo and accused her of unfaithfulness. This enraged Ger avelo, who secured a revolver and fired four times at Santo, all of the shots taking effect in the abdomen and small of the neck.
 The shooting occurred near the Connecticut River bridge. super numerary policeman arrested Ceravolo and had the injured man rushed to a hospital. At late hour tonight his condition was said to be critical.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
FOUND HIM DEAD
 SITTING or GAS STOVE Middietown Nan Suicide Through Dependency Over I;l Health.

Middletown. Conn, July sO.-John Schaub. 73 years old. de.pondent be- caIlse of El health rorr1iittcd suicide at his home today by inhaling illu- ninatin gaS. While his wife and daughter were eeni.orIriiy out of the house. Schaub too6staes Ia ableciOth from a table where llis fsiezs hEd been spread and wrapped is a5o.it hss head in the form of a hood. lie then sat on a gas stove and fnsnctSoH lie gas. When his daughter Emily>returned an hour later she found hiiM Ceaj-
 His widow ard We children sur Viye
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
cARRANzA's TROOPS FASTENING
 TOWARDS MEXICO CITY
Making Rapid Advance Towards the Capitai-12,ooo Troops Go South.

Fl Paso. Texas. July 30.-Constitu- tionalist agents here today received re- ports of the rapid movement of Gen eral Carranza's troops towards Mexico City. In the meantime, General Villas army remained in tho north and pri- vate advices said that it is not ex- pected they would reach Mexico City within a month
 The twelve thousand troops under General Jesus Carranza which recent lv occupied Guanajuato. departed south fOdnY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
AUSTRIAN CONSUL ADVERTIsEs
 TO FILL WAR RANKS.
Government Will Pay Transportation
 Home from St. Louis.

St Louis, Mo, July 3O-Newspaper by the consulate of Austria-Hungary for Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, with headquarters here, in an effort to induce natives of those countries to return and take up arms in the war with Servia
 The advertisement declares those unable to pay for transportation will be provided with passage money by the consulate at St. Louis. To all others the necessary travelling expenssa, will be refunded by the authorities in Austria Hungary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
AIRsoAT's PILOT MAY BE
 WANTED FOR WAR
Lieutenant Porte is on EnsIand's Avis-
 ton Reserve List.

New York, July 30.-Lieut. John Cyril Porte. who was assigned to pilot Rod- man Wanamaker's airboat America in the contemplated trip across the AI4 lantic, may be called home by the British naval authorities if war threat> ems to involve Great Britain raft
 Lieutenant Porte is on a special aviation reserve list He was neu- tenant in the submarine service until he was invalided in 1909. As a retired naval officer and an aviator subject to call, Lieutenant Porte's name is the only one on his special reserve list.
 The America, which is undergoing changes, is expected to be ready for further trials in about two weeks. lieutenant Porte is now in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
RLAMEs UNITED STATES.
Former Mexican Minister Says That's Where His country's Troubles caFe From.

Havana. July 30.-Three former min isters of Huerta's cabinet. Jose Mari Lozano. GaIza Naranjo and Ignacio AL cocer. arrived aboard the steamer Buenos Aires today.
 Senor I.ozsDo, who held the portfolio of communications and public works, In a statement issued on landing, at tributed most Of Mexico's troubles to the United States.
 Victor Huerta. son of the ex-presi- dent. seven Mexican gener3ls and a number of prominent Mexicans. also were passengers on the Buenos Aires.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
LitohfieId PIanino Mill Burned.

litchfield, Conn. July S0.-Biglow Brothers saw mill and blaming factory were burned to the ground tonight. causing a loss of $5.00a. partly insured The fire is thought to have been caus- ed by a tramp. The buildings were situated about a mile and quarter from the center. A small ice house on the property was also destroyed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Eight Escaped Down Fire Escape.

Ionia, Mich., July 30.-Eight inmates of the State Asylum for the Criminal Insane. Ilocated here, escaped from the institution today. while being transferred from their sleeping quar- ters to the day ward. They ran down a fire escape. The fleeing party in- cluded Melvin Conklin, sent here from Jacksonville prison for murder. and Walter Keblman, who shot two De troit policemen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
p,s.rted Useless Gunboats.

Hankow, China, July 3o--The Brits ish grunboats Snipe. Woodcock and Kinsha of the British China squadron were deserted by an admiralty order todav. The crews removed the breech-
 blocks from the guns. took away an the arms and ammunition possible and threw the remainder into the YangS tse-Kianz. It was stated that the British bIueiackets are to be utilized to strengthen the crews of the British warshfps on the China station Thd small vessels were regarded as of lIt- tie value except against Chinese river pfrates.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Steamships Reported by Wireless.

Fastnet, July 3O.-Steamer Celtic, New York for Queenstown and Liver pool, signalled 100 miles west at p. m. Due II p. m.
 Lfbonard, July 30.-Steamer Phil adelphia, New York for Plymouth and Southampton, signalled 415 miles west at 11.S0 a. m. Due Plymouth 12.30
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Military Patrols in Wales.

Cardiff, Wales, July 30.-Military pa trols were established today by the government authorities at the docks along the Bristol channel, and the elec- trio light company of the G1amorgan territorial engineer corps, which be- longs to the special service section of the reserves, was ordered to Penn broke to relieve the regulars there on service at the searchlight station on the coast
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Anti Merger Suit Comes to An End.

Detroit. Mich, July so.-The New York Central. Lake Shore railroad anti-merger suit of Charles J--Spen< cer of New Jersey and other minority stockholders of the Lake Shore Road1 came to an abrupt end this afternoon when Judge Futile of the United States district court decided he had no furisdiction in the action
 MT. Spencer had asked for an in< function to prevent the proposed mers ger of the two railroad systems on tha ground that 1t not only would be vio< lation of the Sherman antitrust law but would work s hsrdship on the stockholders of the Lake Shore. who own ten per cent q the stock of the road Rz.m<
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

country in this city tonight seeking free transportation to Europe. It was stated that negotiations are under way to have all who apply sent back pass age defrayed, on either Greek or Rus- sian ships. TFere are two Green cruisers here at present and it is said one of them may be used to take Slavs to Europe A mass meeting of Slayonic peoples is being planned for Saturday at which a call for vol- unteers will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
s2o, GOO Fire in HaverhiII.

Haverhill, Mass, July 30.-The shoe
 manufacturing district was menaced
 today when fire destroyed the Gardner block, in which were a dozen shoe supply firms, all of whom were burned out. The loss was placed at s20. 0.0oo. Several firemen received minor inju-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
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South Africa .Frepares.

Capetown Union of South Africa, July 30.-The manoeuvres of the Brit ish imperial troops in South Aries were cancelled today and the soldiers ordered to return to their posts in con- sequence of the critical situation in Europe. Special precautions have been taken for the protection of the ports and the naval station at Simonstown-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

A handcar, with a gasoline engine, is used for the transportation Of mails on the Lancaster, Pa, Oxford & South ern Railroad. The road stopped op- erationS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Joseph Remington, an engineer, was killed when a Central New England train jumped the track near West Pauling. N. Y. Two others were in-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Livinqstone snIarsements Planned.

Providence. k. l.. July 30.-The I-iv- ingston Worsted company, Washing ton. Nann"uncsS that l. will erect a two story building. il0x9G feet. The lower fioOr will be used for storage. and the upper for warp dressing room Also a brick weaee shed. 200x65 feet. will be built. TheSe buildings are ex- pected to be ready for occupancy by November.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
stean,shin Arrivals.

Naples. July 27.zArrived, Steamer Stampalia New York.
 New York. July so.--Arrived. steam a Italia. Genoa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
BELGIAN GOVERNMENT IS
 CALLING OUT REsERvisTs
About 6s,ooos Men-Various Exporta- tions Prohibited-People Saving
 Food.

Efussels, July s0.-Excitenient is in creasine and the Belgian government intends, to call to the colors three. or perhaps five more classes of reservists numbering about 65.000 men. The ex- portation of horses, automobiles or other vehicles. grains. oil or other pro- duct has been prohibited.
 Along the border horses and vehicles have been requisitioned in large num- bers. The forts at hege. Namur and Antwerp are being provisioned and troops are being lodged in schools and private houses The people are con- serving stocks of food. fearing war prices
 The governmental archives are ready to be shipped to Antwerp and the king has postponed his proposed visit to Narnur. He is in frequent conference 1Nith his ministers ssl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Japan WatohfuiTy Waiting.

Tokio, July 30.-Japan's attitude on the European crisis may be described as one of watchful waiting. If Great Britain becomes involved in the war and British rights and interests in eastern Asia or India are menaced or attacked, it is stated that Japan, in fulfllment of the terms of her alli- ance with Great Britain. will assist that country. However, if the war is limited to Europe, Japan probably will remain neutral
 Several of the newspapers say the withdrawal of Russia's forces from the Far East would afford Japan an op- portunity to extend her influence in Asia.
 A suggestion has been made here that Japan and the United States sim ultaneously essay mediation in the Eu- ropean crisis.
 The first Japanese fleet is lying in Tokio bay. The second fleet Is en- gagged in torpedo practice off the coast of Korea
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Rioting broke out in Los Angeles, fin the portion of the city where Servians an Austrians reside. No injuries were reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

The PopuIist State Convention. .open- ed at Hastings, Neb. John H. Powers,
 who is so years old, is temporary chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Two thousand acres of valuable tim Der has been destroyed by the forest fires which have ragged in the Flathead National forest in Montana.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Harry Payne .Whitney's Marmonican won the King George stakes, valued at 2.600 sovereigns at Goodwood. Eng land.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

The New York Board of Health passed an ordinance prohibiting un- muzzled dogs on the streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Condensed TeIegrams

Nine persons were bitten by a mad dog at Montclair. N. J., The deg was shot
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Count karoIyi, leader of the Hun garian Independent party, sailed from New York on the French liner La Sa- voie.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Employees in building trades of Great Britain voted in favor of establishing a lockout.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

The American battIeships Missouri and Illinois, with a number of cadets on board, sailed from >Grsvesend. Eng land for the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

William B. Collins, editor of the 'Leader-Republican, of Gloversville N. Y.. announced himself as eondi- date for the State Senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Max Stern, president of the Reliable Brokerage Co.,, of New York, was sen fenced to five years Imprisonment for using the mails to defraud. His part ner Barney Finn, was sentenced to two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

A rain and hail storm at Fort Plain, N- Y., caused damage to crops and orchards.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
Would Japan
 Aid England?
MIGHT BE DRAWN IN TO ASSIST
 HER TREATY ALLY
JAPANESE ARE WAITING
Would Probably Join in Struggle Only If Ensland's Rights in the East Were Menaced.

Washington. July 30.-The possibil- ity that Japan might become involved in general war should her ally, Eng land, be drawn into the threatened vortex in Europe, was discussed today in diplomatic circles here. The exist ing treaty of alliance between Great Britain and Japan, signed in 1905 and renewed in 1911, provides that the two countries shall support each other in the event of an attack or aggressive action against either in eastern Asia or India by another power.
 Rumors of Secret Clauses.
 From time to time there have been rumors of secret clauses, greatly ex- tending the scope of the convention, and making 1t apply to hostilities con- ducted outside the far east, but the existence of any such extra provisions is unknown. to the state department or to the Japanese embassy here. Therefore the possibility of Japan's being drawn into any war that might involve Great Britain with Germany, Austria or Italy is believed here to hinge entirely upon naval develop mentS i1 the Far East.
 First Blow Possible in the East.
 In those waters are many vessels of European powers looking after the interests of their citizens resident in China. Korea and Japan. Just as the first blow in the naval war between the United States and Spain in 1898 was unexpectedly struck in the far away Philippines, the first clash be- tween European poyers might occur in the China sea. And if the British fleet there should engage in hostilities with the German and Austrian and Italian vessels, many believe Japan would be | called upon to aid her ally.
 Fleets in the East.
 Aside from Japan's navy, the inter 1 national far eastern fleet is made ur | largely of cruisers. Many of the ves- sels, however. are more powerful than any of the American warships that l followed Dewey's pennant into Manila bay sixteen years ago. Great Britain | including her East Indian squadron l has two battleships, two large cruisers four light cruisers and thirty five smaller craft including gunboats. des- l troyers, torpedo and submarines. l Germany has two armored cruisers four light cruisers. seven gunboats ana two destroyers.
 l Russia has four light cruisers, eigh small gunboats, thirty destroyers ana thirteen submarines, the latter said tt | be in poor condition
 The French fleet in the Orient in. cludes two armored cruisers, five gun. boats and one destroyer.
 Italy had only one cruiser at las report in Asiatic waters.
 Americas Navy Would Have Work
 The American navy in the Philip l pines and Chinese waters comprise one first class cruiser, two third clas I cruisers, ten gunboats, two monitors l five destroyers and number of aux l iliaries. In the event of war this flee 1 might play an important part in look ing after American interests and per
 haps in caring for the rights of tn citizens of neutral governments threat ened by the vicissitudes of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Protestant congregations in St. Louis offered a special prayer for rain and relief from the intense heat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

New York. July Servians gath- cred a& the consulate building of their
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

R. B. Russell, a Toronto aviator, finding his gasoline exhausted. de- scended into Lake Ontario and was picked up by a passing steamer. His machine was picked up later and ke flew back to Toronto.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Mayor Mitchell announced that he had granted Hacks" restsu urant on Sixth avenue, an alI- night license
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31
NEW YORK sERvIANs
 SEEK Tf7ANsPoRTATioN.

Want to Go Back to Native Land
 For the War.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Commodore Pugh's motor boat, the Disturber, challenger for the interna- . tional trophy. arrived at Southampton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Charles F. Niles, the aviator, startled Coney Island by looping the-loop. He performed many of his stunts while not 50 feet from the ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Isaac Stephenson, United States Senator from Wisconsin announced he would not be a candidate for re-elec- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

No witnesses appeared to support charges against Henry E. Keith, nom- mated for internal revenue collector in Brooklyn, and the Senate Finance Committee postponed consideration uutil next Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

A bill to reinstate Captain John Gibbons, recently -plucked' by the naval board. was favorably reported by the House Naval Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

"Uncle Joe" Cannon, former speaker of the House, made formal announce ment of his candidacy for Representa- ative fro mthe Eighth Illinois district.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-31

Paul. in the Vatican and stole the iapis I.azuli from the altar of the apostle. These jewels were presented to l'cpe Gregory XVI by Czar Nicholss l of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
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come sand dune" Long articles ap-
peared In the newspapers explaining
how It might be fortified at n tremen-
dous cost, adding that Germany would
hardly go into such a foolish enter
prise. Germany kept her own coun-
sci, but few months after the double
eagle loated over the former home OF
the English Governor. soldiers began
to arrive on the island and the build
ing of Notifications was commenced.
The work Is about completed. and
Germany now prides herself with
fortress in the North Sea which pro-
tects number of her ports. Photo
graphing anywhere on the island IL
strictly forbidden, and the writer was
arrested while making the accompany
ing pictures but by ruse saved the
films. 1t is practically impossible to
picture the guns az soldiers are sta
toned at each OF them. Two OF the
soldiers are constantly on guard with
field glasses-one watching different
parts OF the island and another look
ing far out to sea as though hourly
expecting an invasion.
Eight Hours From Hamburg.
The writer went to Helgoland from
Hamburg, sailing down the Elbe River
into the North Sea--a sail of about