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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
LITTLE CHANGE IN
 FINANCIAL SITUATION. Greatest Obstacle is the ParaIysis of Foreign Exchange Market.

New York. Aug 24.@The beginning of the fourth week of involuntary idleness finds little change in the do- mestic situation. The greatest obsta- cle continues to be presented by the paralysis of the foreign exchange market. for which the banking inter ests are yet without remedy or so- lution.
 The latest proposition advanced by one group of financiers suggests an extension of six months, at an increas- cd rate of interest for payment of New York city warrants and other ob- ligations largely held abroad which are soon to mature. According to re- port. however. an influential member of the British banking community has declared its unalterable opposition to such plan.
 Because the London stock exchange is considering the advisability of re- opening under very restricted condi- tions rumors were again current to- day that resumption of operations here is not far off. All such reports were deprecated by exchange officials as false and misleading. Unofficially it is believed that even under the most suspicious circumstances business on the local exchange will not be resumed for another month at least.
 Sentiment in the west is more cheer ful, the opinion prevailing that this country is sure to emerge into a pe- riod of prosperity largely because of the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
NO EVIDENCE OF CONSPIRACY
 TO BOOST FOOD PRICES.
No Abnormal Supply of Feodstuffs
 Found in Storage Warehouses. -'

New York, Aug. 24-The federal i'm quiry into the increased cost of food since the war began in Europe has not developed yet that the increases are unwarranted, according to Roger B. Wood, United States assistant dis trfct attorney in charge of the investi- gation.
 NO evidence of conspiracies tof force up the price of food has been disclosed which would warrant crfm-i inal action being instituted by the government" MT. Wood said today. Generally speaking there has been no unusual rise in the price of food stuffs. There have been increases fnl few commodities, but some of theser have become dearer because of natural causes. T will admit that the timeliness oe our inquiry might have arrested a general upward movement of prices l due to the greed of retailers and wholesalers.'
 Mir. Wood added that he found no | abnormal supply of foodstuffs in stor- age warehouses which would indicate that dealers were storing goods to force prices up-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
HUERTA AND PARTY
 TO SAIL FOR SPAIN
Left London Yesterday Afternoon
 Has Appearance of Sick Man.

London, Aug. 24.-Victoriano Huerta, until recently president of the republic of Mexico, accompanied by the mem bers of his party. slipped quietly out of his hotel in London this afternoon and took a train for Bristol, where he will embark for Spain.
 The general, who arrived here Aug. Is, has spent most of the past four days in his room. He appeared on tfe street for the first time today when he got into a taxicab to go to the railroad station. His appearance was that of an i'll man.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
BELGIAN LEGATION PROTESTS
 THREATS AT REPRISAL S
Claims Germany Has Been Uniusti
 fiabIy Aggressive.

London, Aug. A. 10:45 D. m.-The Belgium legation issued note to- night protesting against threats of re- prisals on the part of Germany and giving specific details which, it says, have been verified by the department of justice.
 Among the alleged acts committed by German soldiers were the burning of the village of Linsneau on the night of August 10 and the beating with the butts of guns of eleven men. all of whom died. The pretext given was that civilians had killed a German officer, but investigation by stlIe Bel gian military authorities. according to the statement established that this man had been killed in battle by Bel gian soldiers.
 Similar occurrences are cited from the time of the entry of the Germans into Belgian territory.
 The Belgian government had posted and the newspapers had published re- peatedly a cautionary notice that civilians abstain from any facts of aggressions against the Germans Belgium's defence. the communication says, was a legitimate one against un- justif1able aggression according to the terms of the treaties.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
Baldwin Defines
 His Attitude
AS TO HIS NOMINATION FOR
 SENATOR BY DEMOCRATS
ATCOMING CONVENTION
Thinks He Represents the General Po- IiticaI Sentiments of the Party in Connecticut More Distinctly Than Any Other Man.

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 24-The Journal-Courier tomorrow will print an authorized statement from Governor Simeon E. Baldwin defining his atti- tude as to his nomination at the ap- preaching state convention as the democratic candidate for the United States senate.
 The statement is in the form of a personal latter to the editor. It fol- lows:
 You have asked me to state my po- sition in regard to the senatorial nom- ination this fall, and I will do so very frankly.
 Represents Democratic Sentiments.
 At the risk of seeming egotistical, l will say that I believe I have some right to think that I represent the general political sentiments of the democratic party of Connecticut more distinctly than any other man.
 "They have shown their confidence in my by electing me governor in 1910 by plurality of nearly 1000, when two years before there was a republican plurality of 16,000, and by electing me again in 1912 by a plurality of more than 10,000.
 They have shown it by nominating me, two years ago. for the great office of president of the United States.
 Policies Were Supported.
 "They have shown it by supporting my policies as governor and giving their support to the leading measures which I advocated, such as a strehg corrupt practice act, a workmen's con- pensation act, a change in the man. agement of our highway department an amendment to our constitution shortening our legislative sessions, and two amendments to the constitution oi the United States, one as to electins senators by popular vote and the other abolishing the outworn device of pres idential electors.
 Denoeraey's Opportunity. ''The time has come when the democracy of Connecticut has an op. portunity to send one of their number to the senate of the United States, il | they make a nomination which com mends itself to the good judgment oi our people. venture to think that should be able to represent the inter, ests of the state in the senate fairlI | we'll I have studied carefully fol many years her institutions, her needs her possibilities. I think I could be O service in the senate also as one wht is not unfamiliar with the history O his country and who has paid a gooC deal of attention for thirty years t. gaining some knowledge of interna tional law. particularly in its bearing on the policies of the United States.
 Could Serve State and Country.
 'T should therefore hope, did tn democratic party name me as its can didate for senator next month, to g before the people with some confidenc that they and understood each other and with the hope that, should the, ratify the choice of the convention. should be able in the senate to be O some service to the state and also t | our country"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
TO URGE WITHDRAWAL
 OF AMERICAN TROOPS.
Committee From Vera Cruz to Call On
 General Carranza.

Vera Cruz. Aug. 24.--A committee of citizens of Vera Cruz who have sympathized with the constitutional ist cause has gone to the capital to urge Provisional President Carranza to demand the withdrawal of the American troops. So confident are they that the Americans will be taken out of the state September 1st, that they have organized a local city govern ment, the services of which they in- tend to offer to General Carranza
 The advance line of the federal troops which had faced the American troops since April 23 was withdrawn today to Cordoba, preparatory to be- ing mustered out.
 jeans, thousands of whom are here report conditions in the capital far from settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
PARIS IS THE, SADDEsT
 PLACE IN THE WORLD
Every Man Able to Carry Arms Has
 Responded to the Gall.

London. Aug. 24, $40 p. m.-"Paris is the saddest place in the world,' said Miss Cornelia B. Sage, director of the Albright art gallery, Buffalo. N. r., who arrived in London today from the French capital. "All the artists, poets, and authors have gone to war. Every man able to carry arms has answered the call. Only small boys have been left to work in the hotels and cafes. All the studios are de- serted.
 'The flower of French manhood, all the men of genius, are at the front The wives and mothers and sisters rejoice that these talented men went with their number brothers in defence of France. They say that the call of country stands above. all.
 They are so brave-the women of France. They are wonderful. They realize that many of them will be in mourning in a few days; yet they do not complain.
 Even the wounded soldiers return ing to Paris sing the Marseillaise. ] saw many returning from battle at Belfort; they could scarcely raise their heads. Yet they were cheering for France"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
ALARM SPREADING
 IN CITY OF BoULoGNE.
Capture of that Port Thought to be
 Part of German Plan.

London Aug. 24, 9:45 D. m-Dr. R. K. Morton of Philadelphia, who ar rived in London from Lausanne said:
 Alarm is spreading in Bou1ogne. The idea now prevails there that the Germans will try to capture that port as part of a general pin to shut off communication between France and England. The people of Boulogne fear the foggy cloudy season, when they expect activities by the Germans along the channel
 A prominent Massachusetts woman, who reached London by way of The Hague when she left Munich on Tuesday the city was much depressed on account of rumors that the Munich troops had suffered heavily a few days before at Muelhausen. It was reported that nearly half the families of Munich had relatives among the killed or wounded, but the facts are kept from strangers. One countess is said to have lost three sons in the Muelhausen engagement.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
CLIMBING CENTRAL ALPS
 IS NOW FORBIDDEN.
Many Americans, Unaware of War Regulation, Were Stopped by Sem tineIs.

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug Is (via London, Aug. "A, 40 D. m.)-Delay- ed in transmission. Climbing among the central Alps is among the things forbidden by the military law under which Switzerland now lives. The Swiss countain gunners were the first to be called to the colors.
 Many American amateur montain climbers were unaware of this regu- lation found themselves in the early days fthe excitement attending the opening warfare stopped by armed ssc2tinels in the St. Gothard region and at all points near the frontier. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
NEW YORK BANKERS
 HELD ANOTHER CONFERENCE
On the Subject of the city's obii-.
 gations Becoming Due Abroad.

New York, Aug. 24-Bankers held another conference at the ofaces of J. F. Morgan and Company on the subject of New York cfty's obligations becoming due abroad. for which for eign holders are clamoring to be paid in gold It was stated after the con- ference that nothing definite had been decided but that undoubtedly some solution would be found.
 J. F. Morgan, Henry F. Davfson, Frank A Vanderlip and Otto Kahn. were among the conferees.
 It is understood that arrangements have been made for the shipment of about s3.0o0.0o0 in gold to meet the first instalment of the maturities. A balance of SS0. .000. 600 in obligations becomes due between now and Janu- ary 1 and this constitutes the prob lem which confronted the bankers to- day. It was said that banks in which the ely has deposited might be called upon to honor its draft in gold.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
GERMANS HAVE BEEN
 ATTACKING cHARLERoI
There Was a Hot Fight For Posses
 sion of the Bridges.

London, Aug. 9, 2.50 a. m.-"Since yesterday morning the Germans have been attacking Charleroi, which the French are holding says the Daily Mails Ostend correspondent, tele- graphing Monday. The Germans in- vested the town from the Montagny side and came out by the turning bridges in front of the railway sta tion
 There was a hot fight for the pos session of the bridges as well as for ings.
 German shells are falling in the town. The houses on the left of the Hotel Europe, as seen from the rail way station. appeared to be seriously damaged. A mass of French artillery and troops in endless lines poured out it is said. toward Chatelet and the Germans were driven back with a se- rious loss''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
OBITUARY.
George Foster.

Newburgh, N. Y, Aug. 24-George Foster. at one time a well known book published died Of paralysis at his home here today, aged 57 years
 After being graduated from Yale in 1879. MT. Foster engaged in news paper work. He was connected with the New York Times and the Tribune and the old New York Star, and then entered the book publishing field, bringing out the works of many lead ing AAmerican and English authors. He retired a few years ago.
 MT. Foster was born in Berkshire, Mass, and moved to Michigan with his father. who became mayor of Grand Rapids and represented the dis trict in congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
 OF PRISONER BY GERMANS
Commander of Liese Forts Allowed to Retain His Sword.

London, Aug. "A, p. m--The cor respondent at Amsterdam of Reuter- S Telegram Company sends a. story talk en from the Aachner Post telling of the courteous treatment General Le- man, commander of the Liege forts re- ceived at the hands of General Von Emmich Of the German forces.
 General Leman." the story runs. was found by the Germans nearly suffocated under the ruins of d des- troyed fort The German officers treated him with the greatest friend liness and took him before General Van Emmich, to whom the Belgian handed over his sword. In recogni- ton of General Leman's brave conduct in hopeless situation, General Won Emmich returned his sword to him, and after a short rest he was taken with other captive officers to Aix-le- Chapelland thence to Cologne.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
Steamship Arrivals.

New York, Aug. 24.-Steamer Min newaska. London
 Havre. Aug. 22.-Steamer Rocham- beau. New York
 Sailed, steamer Espagne, New York. Naples. Aug. 23.-Steamer. Ancona, New York.
 Quebec Aug. 24-Arrived. steamers Grampian. Glasgow: Athenia, Glasgow. Montreal. Aug. 24-Sailed. steamer Ruthenia, London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
EITHER FELL OR
 JUMPED FROM RooE
Assistant Actuary of Prudential In<
 suranee Company Killed.

Newark, N. J. Aug. 74-George H.. Kirkpatrick, assistant actuary of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, was killed here today when he either fell or jumped from the roof of the apartment house where he lived Members of the family gay that the fail was accidental: accord- ing to police records it was a case of suicide. It is stated that Mir. Ktrk- patrick had been in i'll health
 MT. Kirkpatrick was 56 years old. and had been with the Prudential Company for nearly thirty years. In 1906 he was elected a fellow of the Actuarian Society of America
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
FRENCH AND ENGLISH RETREAT;
 ARE NOW ON THE DEFENSIVE

in which they were called upon to de- fend the position to the uttermost, was read aloud at rollcan lastFriday even- ing. It was received stoically.
 The Germans have dynamited all the tall structures here which might be ot any assistance to an attacking fleet fr giving them sighting points. They have also destroyed the railroad bridge at the boundary of their leased terri tory and they have razed the Chinese villages within the territory. The in habitants of these villages have beer partially compensated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
Requiem. in Washina.on For Pope

Washington, Aug. 24.-Archbishop Bonzano the apostolic delegate, cele- brated a high requiem mass here to- day in memory of Pope Plus x Mem bers of the diplomatic corps and oth- CTS prominent in the oficial life of the capital were present A catfalQue symbolic of the bier of the late pope covered with satin on which was em- broidered a cross of gold, stood be- fore the sancuary. The altar wns draped with cloths of black bordered with gold Masses were said at oth- CT churches here and at the Francis can and Dominican monastertcM.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
GERMANS COMPELLED
 TO BURN VILLAGES.
Because Civilians and Women Shoot
 At Their Advancing Troops.

London. Aug. 25, 2.43 a. m-A Rot terdam despatch to the Daily Telegraph quotes a letter written by a German army officer to the Rs.s=eIdorfer Ta- geblatt, in whiSl he says:
 We are simply compelled to burn villages. because civilians, especially women, shoot on our advancing troops Yesterday civilians from church tower killed Leveral of my men. We took prisonesI all the occupants of the church and shot them and burned several houses to teach the civilians a lesson.
 Whenever we are fortunate enough to capture French snipers we hang them up on the trees along the road T
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
SENATE PASSES COTTON
 WAREHOUSE LICENSE BILL
Calls For Governmental Inspection and
 Certificaticn of Grades.

Washington. Aug. 24-The senate late today without roll call passed the so-called cotton warehouse license bill, proposed by Senator Hoke Smith, orig inally to add value to cotton ware house certificates by means of gov- ernmental inspection and certification of the grades of cotton stored in H- censed warehouses.
 On the floor of the senate the bill was amended to extend its provisions to tobacco, naval stores. canned sal mon, grain and fiaxseed. Amendments for extension to apples, peaches and oil were voted down.
 A limitation was placed on the bill so as to exempt those states having grain inspection system from the operation of the grain provision
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
PhiIippine Editor Pardonsd

Manila, Aug Ex-Governor General Harrison today pardoned Martin Ocampo and Theodore Kalaw, formerly manager and editor respectively of the Manila Renacimiento, who had been convicted of criminally libeling Dean C. Worcester, at one time one of tn, American commissioners here,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
REALITIES OF WAR BROUGHT
 HOME TO BRITISH PEOPLE.
Conceded that Country Must be Pre- pared for Long and Exhausting Struggle.

London, Aug. 24, II p. m.-This day of waiting has brought home the re- alities of war to the British people. Not before has the whole nation been so deeply moved. Englishmen know that most of the best regiments of their army are fighting battle on which the future of the empire may greatly depend. Many thousands have relatives and friends in the army; they know that the casualties must be great, that the death roll will probably be heavier than in the case of any British force since the Crimean war.
 People of London in Serious Mood.
 The only information of events the country has had is contained in brief official bulletins, of vague charac- ter and these have not been cheering. Throughout London the people to- night are in more serious mood than at any time since they faced the war. There are no scenes of gaiety in the theatres and restaurants and the crowded streets are very quiet.
 Long, Exhausting Struggle.
 This does not mean that there is any less determination on the part of Britons-on1y that the people are beginning to realize what this war may cost them. On every side are beard declarations that the country
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
300 AMERICANS LEAVE
 NICE FOR BARCELONA.
From Which Port They Will Sail for
 the United States.

Nice. France. Aug. 24. p. m-. via Paris, 4.15 p. m--A party of 300 Americans left here today for Barce- Iona, from which port they will sail
 the United States.
 Most of the other Americans at Nice who waited until the French mobiiiza- toin was completed already have left, going to Paris
 Resident Americans have taken charg eof ten beds in a local Red Cross hospital for French wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION
According to Telegrams His Death is
 Only a Question of Hours.

London, Aug. 5, 2:30 a. m-A Cop enhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company dated August "A says:
 'The condition of Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, according to tele- grams received today, is much worse. His death is a question of hours"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
Steamers Sailed.

Christiansand, Aug. 22-Steamer Hellig Olav, New York.
 New York. Aug. 24.-Steamer Am titles, Genoa
 New York. Aug. 24-Steamer Aztec, Alexandria
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Allan liner Pretorian, from Glasgow, with 322 passengers aboard, reached Boston The trip was made without incident. The Pretorian car ried 4,370 tons of general cargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
Consul General to Go to Berlin.

London. Aug. "A, 9.O1 p. m.-Julius Lay. the American consul general at Berlin, is about to leave London for his post by way of Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
BUILDING UP OF MERCHANT MARINE
Congress Working on Plans for the Purchase of Foreign Ships to be Operated Under Government
MAY BE IN OPERATION IN TWO OR THREE WEEKS

President Wilson Reerates His Determination to Urge the Ship Purchase Pan-Believes Government Will be Able: Develop New Trade Routes and Make the Project De srable for Private Capita-Fleets of Standard Oil Com pany the United Fruit Company and the United States Steel Corporation Would Come Under American
  Registry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

William A. Strawson, cashier of the First National Bank at Northport, l.. l.. has been missing for three weeks. His affairs at the bank are in good shape.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Herman Levy and his son Philip B. Levy, diamond dealers of New York, were arrested charged with conspir- acy to conceal assets in the failure of their firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Cleveland Three Cent Fare Railway announced that a penny charge for transfers will go into ef- feet September 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

John Smith, 50 years old, died from injuries received when he diver into the Y. M. c. A. swimming pool al Newark, N. J. $.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Rev. Guy Roberts, ~Main Sneeze,D President of the United Etates Hay Fever Association, announced that the annual convention of the sneezers will take place at Bethle- hem N. H., September 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Cunard liner Campania, which arrived in New York from Liverpool reported sighting several large ice bergs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Duke of the Abruzzi has bee appointed commander of tn Italian navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Mrs. Harriet Harper, aged 1o2 years registered as a voter in the primar. elctions at Atchison, Kan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
cunard Liner in covernme,

cunard Liner in Government Service
 London. Aug. 24.-The Cunard lin- CT Aquitania. now in the govern ment service. anchored this evening at the Mersey bar with her bows dam- aged, according to a Lloyds despatch from Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Joseph E. Willard, the America Ambassador to Spain, and his wi left London for Madrid.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Solemn pontifical mass in memory of Pope Plus x was celebrated by Bishop Joseph c. Anderson at the Ca thedral of the Holy Cross, Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

David D. Shelby, judge of the Unit ed States Court of Appeals, Fifth District, died at Huntsville, Ala, aged 6S years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25
GERMANS DYNAMITENG TALL
 STRUCTURES AT TsING-TAU,
Message from Emperor William to the
 Garrison Received StoicaIIy.

cipher message from Emperor William addressed to the Tsing- Tau garrison.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

civil service commission for the en- try of women stenographers and type writers into the government service through competitive examinations to take place September 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

The Spanish cruiser Carlos w., sail ed from Vera Cruz for Hampton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Chauneey J. Hamlin of Buffalo an nounced his candidacy for Governo on the Progressive ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-25

Straw dust caused Charles Bought of Rich Hill, Mo, to sneeze so violent ly he dislocated his right arm.