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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
AERoPLANE AMERICA TO
 BE SHIPPED TO ENGLAND. May be Used by the British Govern
 nent for War Service.

New York, Sept. 30-The mammoth ieroplane, America, with which Lieu enant Port had expected to fly across he Atlantic, was shipped to England today aboard the steamer Mauretania. Ind, it is sid, will be used by the Brit sh government for war service.
 The America, said to be the worlds most powerful aeroplane, was tested at dammondsport, N. T., last summer be- Ore the European war crisis caused ;postponen1ent of the proposed flight. on one occasion the America flew with ten men and a quantity of gaso- enc aboard, her lift approximatfng 1000 pounds. She was equipped with TWO 100 horse power engines and plans were in the making to add a third sngine of the same power to her equip nent
 The America and two other aero planes manufactured by d. connnany having 8 plant in Hammondsport, N, r., were brought to this city on a ipecial train 24 hours before the Man 'etania sailed. it was learned here to- light. The two other aeroplanes were placed in the same hold with the America and were consigned to the tame person.
 It was further learned that the ma- :nlnes were knocked down" in the actcrY at HaInmon0sport and taker rom there to the railroad at Bath N; l., ln seVeri mgh powered automo- piles.
 At Bath they were hastily loaded or special train that had been ordered
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Carranza May
 Resign Today
WITHOUT AWAITING THE OUT. COME OF PEACE CONFERENCE
TELEGRAM MADE PUBLIC
In Diplomatic Circles it is Believed That the Zaestecas Conference wit End Villas Revolt by Selecting CaIedros as President,

Washington, Sept. 30-Despatcnes reaching the constitutionalist agency here from Mexico City tonight indi- cated that General Carranza would tender his resignation as first chief of the constitutionalists to sile .conyen- ton Of leaders in Mexico City toncr- row, without awaiting the outcome Of the peace conference about to begin at Zacatecas. It is understood here, how ever that the convention will delay ac- tlon on the resignation and take no steps whatever toward setting up the new provisional government until some word has come from the conferees.
 In official and diplomatic circles it is celleved that the Zacatecas conference Will end the revolt of General Villa by approving the choice of Fernando Igiesias Calderon as provisional pres ldent and that this action will be fol- lowed by Iglesias election by the Mex 1co City convention.
 Rafael Zubaran Capmany tonight made public a telegram from General Carranza in which the latter said:
 If the chiefs to whom will resign accept my resignation, shall retire to private life with the consciousness of having done my duty cs a citizen. as governor of state of Coahuila and as hrst chief of the constit Ut ionalist army in charge of the executive power,
 Reports that Iglesias had refused to accept the office of provisional pres 1dent were denied by officials here secretary Bryan said TO confirmation Of such reports had cached the state department.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
EVIDENCE OF APPROACHING
 ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS
Shipping Bill May Be Taken Up at
 Special Session in November.

Washington. Sept. 30.-Continued conferences among the democrats in both houses today gave strong indica- ton of the success of the plan for adjournment of congress by the mid- ale of October,
 Nearly all majority members of the house, except a few headed by Rep resentative Henry of Texas, are align ed with the movement undertaken by Democratic Leader Underwood, with the approval of President Wilson to put off the administration ship pur- chase bill until after. the November elections. The proposal is that the house shall begin recessing three days at time next week, so that most of it's members may go to their home districts immediately and that con- gress shall adjourn about October 15. Theosfripping bill would be taken up as soon as congress reconvenes either at the regular session in December or at a special session called for the purpose in November.
 Republican leaders of both houses also are in accord with this plan and there is general determination to maintain quorums so as to carry it through.
 Representative Underwood, said to- night he probably would be able in a few days to enter into pact with Republican Leader Mann, with the necessary unanimous consent for re- cesses by the house. This world be a gentIemen's agreement to take up only routine business after the recess es begin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Paine Fireworks
 Plant Wrecked
THREE EMPLOYES KILLED BY
 EXPLOSION IN CHICAGO
MANY PERSONS INJURED
Explosion Occurred in . Vault Sup- posed to be Fireproof, but 1t was Blown to Atoms-Adjoining Build ings were Damaged.

Chicago, Sept. 30-H. B. Thearle. president of the Paine Fireworks Dis piay Company of America, and three employees were killed today by an ex- plosion which destroyed the Paine sHooIq MsJ 6Iuo 'lueId s.HuedmoO from the center of the city In addi- ton Thearle, Florence Hill, stenogra- pher, F. M. Connor. salesman and Ro- land H. Wolf shipping clerk, were
 John Costello, an office boy, was blown through a door into an alley and may die. Bremen tonight thought that other bodies might be under the debris in the flooded basement.
 The fatal explosion occurred in the steel and concrete vault of the Paine company building in which S5,OOO worth of fireworks were stored The vault was supposed to be fireproof, put It was blown to atoms. Several other explosions followed. Adjoining ofnee buildings were shaken and dam aged Many persons were injured by broken glass The explosion, it was said, might have been caused by a spark from wiring which Johnson, the missing electrician, was adjusting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
TO CANCEL MINE TITLES
 GRANTED UNDER HUERTA
Six Days Allowed Agents to File Ap-
 plication for a Renewal.

Washington. Sept. 3O.-Oficial ad vices from Mexico City to the state department today announced the is suance of a decree annulling all mine titles granted during the Huerta ad- ministration.
 The department issued the follow Ing statement on the subject:
 The department of state is in re- ceIpt of official advices from Mexico City to the effect that a decree dated August 20. 1914, has been issued by the Mexican Central administration. canceliing all mining titles obtained during the Huerta administration and declaring null all proceedings relative to the requirement of mining claims started during the Huerta regime.
 Six days from the date of the de- cree are allowed mining agents to make applications for the renewal of all procedure previously taken.
 Tt is further stipulated that all the payments required by the mining laws of Mexico in connection with mining titles or mining claims must be made again to the present central admin istration
 "All rights will be lost by persons who have not complied with the above mentioned rules before the expiration of the stipulated sixty days and the mining land will thereafter be con- sidered as open to denouncement."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
FISHERMEN MlSToOk
 MINE FOR A WINE CASk
Boat Blown to Pieces Off Italian Coast
 -Nne Men Aboard Killed.

Rome. Sept 30 (by way of Paris. ' D. m)-Details of the destruction Of the fishing boat off Rimini by a float ing mine show that the fishermen mis- took the mine for a wine cask which they sought to recover. Throwing out a line they drew the supposed cask toward them and when it touched their craws an explosion occurred. The boat was blown to pieces and all the nine men on board were killed. Members of other fishing crews in the vicinity were wounded by flying spl1n- ters from the unfortunate fishermen.
 Naval experts express the opinion that hundreds of mines from the Aus trian coast are floating toward Italy and as a consequence all steamship lines operating to Dalmatia, Monte negro, Albania and Greece from 1tal- ian ports have suspended sailings Ships which have been operating be- tween Italy and Constantinople and other Black Sea ports have limited their trips to stops at Saloniki and Dedeaghatch
 Seafaring interests demand that the government require prompt and thor ough satisfaction from Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
DAY OF
 CONTINUED HARD FIGHTING
Yet No Indications Battle of the Aisne
 is Nearing the Finish.

From the Battle Front, by way of Paris, Sept. 30, 6:20 D. m.-This was the nineteenth day of continued hard fighting along the 150 mile front from the Somme to the Mosel1e and yet there is no definite indication that the historic battle is nearing a finish. There are, however, evidences that the Germans are recedhg before a forcible and sustained pushing from the allied armies, especially on their western and eastern wings, while the Germans are more strongly entrench- ed, than at any other point with heavy artillery, remains almost stationary.
 Germans Must Soon Make Move.
 It IS generally concluded by French military men that some important move must soon be made by the Ger mans, who have found it impossible to stem the advance of the allies though they opposed the sternest and most desperate resistance sacrificing thous- ands of men daily.
 The German wings appear to be folding back on the center leaving the sole 1oophole for 8 backward movement by way of Rethel.
 The Germans main supply base at Juniville, which is protected by heavy masses of troops, as it is absolutely essential that this place shall be held for the revictualling of the German armies in northeastern France, ap- pears to De placed m a somewhat pre- carious situation with it's single line of railroad.
 Line of Battle Has Changed.
 The line of battle has changed con- siderably since the beginning of the actual contact between the two great armies, whose numbers and real posi- tions it Is not permitted to make pub lic. The front now presents .sinuous windiags, looping inward and outward at various points in a country which everywhere is wonderfully adapted to defense.
 The allied commanders are hus- banding their mems lives to the great possible extent by keeping them from frontal attacks on positions where the Germans are in advantageous situa- tions, but whenever the plan of cam paign necessitates direct attacks, the French and British soldiers go for ward cheerfully with the utmost con- fidence in their leaders.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01

For the moment all interest is fixed on the territory occupied by the French left wing and the German right wing, where the most determined fighting of the battle line is going on. The allied forces are gradually nov ing northward and according to the French official statement, the battle continues to develop more and more toward the north, the object of this being to get beyond the extremity of the German line for the great out -hanking movement which has been the object of the allies operations. A continuation of this advance to . the north would bring the allies to Cambrai, strongly fortified town, in Nord and beyond that as far as the circle could be drawn.
 Calm from Rheims to the Mouse.
 Meanwhile there is comparative calm from Rheims to the Mouse. which constitutes the center of the front, but in the Woevre district to the southeast. there have been en- agreements in which the French have made advances.
 Regarding the operations in north .ern France, Berlin is officially sk- lent, despatches. from the German capital declaring that no information has been given out regarding the prQgress of the general engagement. Contradictory Statements About GaIi- fss rssss6 An official telegram from Petrograd says that the Austrian province of Galicia is now completely freed of Austrians. the last remnants of their troops having sought refuge in the Carpathians. An unofficial despatch from the Russian capital says that the fighting along the east Prussian frontier has resulted in the repulse of all the German attempts to force a passage of the river Niemen in the government of Suwalki.
 : To offset this, an official statement issued in Berlin dealing with the sit uation in the Carpathians, says that the Russians in trying to cross the mountains in small columns and break through into Hungary have been re- pulsed everywhere.
 Says Russian Offence Is Breaking Down.
 Archduke Frederick of Austria, commander-in-c chief of the Austrian army, has issued an army order in which he declares that the situation of the Germans and Austrians is fa- Vorable." The Russian offensive is beginning to break down. says the archduke, and the Germany army without hindrance has penetrated deep into France where new and great victory is imminent" He asserts that in the Balkan theatre the Austrians are lighting in the enemy's territory and that the Servian resistance is be- ginning to weaken. He concludes with the statement that "the dual monarchy and Germany are united and have full confidence of fighting out to the end this war which was forced upon us'
 6eigians Reoccupy Maiines.
 Maliues. Belgium. has been reoccu- pied by the Belgians, according to a despatch from Antwerp. The same message states that on Wednesday the Germans renewed the bombardment of Lierre, a manufacturing town nine miles southeast of Antwerp. and Heyst-Op- -Den-B Berg, g. place near Lierre. In Eierre the tower of the famous church of St. Gommarfus. one Of the finest late Gothic churches in Belgium, has been struck by shells. Most of this district has been com pietely deserted by the civilian pop ulation-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
DECLINED TO SUSPEND
 TARIFFS OF RAILROADS
increased Charge for Village Books
 Becomes Operative Today.

Washington, Sept. 3o.-The Inter state Commerce Commission formally announced late today that it had de- clined to suspend tariffs of railroads operating in eastern trunk line terri tory providing for an increase in the charge for mileage passenger books from two cents to two and one-quar- ter cents a mile, effective tomorrow, October 1. Protests against the in crease had been filed by many organ izationS and individuals.
 The commission, however, suspended tariffs filed by the New York Central lines under which mileage books sold prior to October 1 on a basis of two cents a mile would not be honored Tor transportation after that date.
 The suspended tariffs provided that the unused portions of the books would be redeemed by the selling lines at the purchase price. The commits sion viewed these tariffs as a viola tion of contract and therefore sus- pended them until January 29, 1915, pending an investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
ROOSEVELT AT MICHIGAN
 STATE CONVENTION
Repeatedly Declared Against Return of Progressives to Republican Fold.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. S0.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was the principal speaker at the progressive state con vention here today. He spoke in the same hall where the republican and progressive factions split at repub- hcan state convention here two years ago when state troops were called out to preserve order.
 They stole it from us," was the former presidents comment during his address, to that convention inci- dent. "They took the delegates by force, but when the votes of the peo- pie were counted we had them beaten two to .one.'
 The colonel repeatedly declared against the return of progressives to the republican fold.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
IMMIGRATION AT LOWEST
 POINT IN MANY YEARS
Only 22,ooo Aliens Arrived at New York This Month-1os, ,5o4 Same Pe- riod Last Year.

New York. Sept. 3O-The European war has cut down immigration into the united States to the lowest point Tn many years. During this month only 22,000 aliens entered the port of New York. This compares with 1OS.- 5O4 this month a year ago, according to figures obtained today at Ellis Is- land. More American refugees arrived during the month than immigrants about 35,O00.
 Immigration had been falling off. however, before the war began. There was noticeable decrease in June and July, for which the immigration of ficers said they were unable to ac- count.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
RUSSIANS FAILED TO CROSS THE cARPATHIANs
Berlin Reports They Have Been Re.
 pulsed Everywhere.


 London, Sept. 30. 10:25 p. m.-An official statement issued in Berlin to- day and received here through the Marconi Wireless Company, follows:
 The Russians in trying to cross the Carpathians in small columns and break through into Hungary have been repulsed everywhere. As these troops are operating a great distance from the main theatre of war their manoeuvres are unimportant, but if the intention was to create disquiet among the Hungarian population, it has been entirely frustrated
 "As the result of new operations commenced by the United German Austro-Hungarian forces. the enemy on both sides of Wiechsel has re- treated. Strong bodies of Russian cavalry have been dispersed near Biecez while to the north of Weichzel several divisions of the enemy's cav airy have been driven in front of the German army
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
MALINEs REoccuPIED
 BY THE BELGlANS
Bombardment of Lierre Renewed by
 the Germans.

London. Sept. 30, 1920 p. m.-"Ma- lines has been re-occupied by the Bel gians,'' says the Antwerp correspon- dent of Reuter'ss Telegram company. His despatch continues:
 "The Germans today renewed the bombardment of Lierre Ca manufac- turing town nine miles southeast Of Antwerp) and Heyst-Op-D -Den-B Ia CT of the Church of St. Gommarlus, the convent of the Blanc Sisters and some houses have been struck by shells and four women have been wounded. Most of this district has been completely. deserted by the clVl- lian population"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
N. Y. CENTRAL TO ISSUE
 s4o,ooo, 900 COUPON NOTES
One to Mature in Six Months,
 the Other in One Year,

New York, Sept. 3O.@The New York Central and Hudson River railroad, it became known today. is planning to issue. approximately $4O,o0O, 900 of six months and one year coupon notes, divided equally between the two ma turtles. to meet the company's finan- cial requirements well into 1915. The notes will bear five per cent inter est. The company has requested J. P. Morgan and ;CSompany to man age the syndicate which will purchase these notes at what is expected to be approximately a seven per cent. basis.
 The date of public offering of the notes and the price have not yet been determined upon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Mrs. seaton Acquitted.

HaclSensack. N J., Sept. So.-A jury late today acquitted Mrs. Alice L. Seaton, accused of murdering her hus- band, Frederick R. Seaton. an actor4 who was shot to death in their home in Bogota, N. J., on August 13. On the stand in her own defence yester- day, Mrs. Seaton testified that prior to the death of her husband, he forced her to become intoxicated. Her coun- sel in summing up today reiterated the contention of the defence that Seaton committed suicide. The jury deliberated about one hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
JAPANESE CAPTURE
 FOUR kRUPP FIELD GUNS
Have Landed Marines About 1s Miles
 from Tsinq-1au.

New. York, Sept. 30-The East and West News bureau tonight announced receipt of a cable message from To- kio as follows:
 'tOn the 2sth the Japanese fleet, &C., companied by gunboats and marine corps, advanced toward LAoshan Heights (about IS miles from Tsin- Tau) and landed their marines. The latter occupied the outer edge of the harbor and captured four Krupp field guns. four field wagons and a certain quantity of ammunition left by the enemy"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Life Prisoner Pardoned in Maine.

Augusta. Maine. Sept. 3O.-An un- conditional pardon was granted by Governor Haines today to Charles w. G. Smith, who was sentenced to inn prisonment for life upon conviction of murder B years ago. Smith killed his mother-in-law and young son and seriously wounded his wife during a quarrel inspired by jealousy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
GERMANY WITHOUT FOREIGN
 MAILS SINCE LAST WEEK
Gale Has Interrupted Gable Communi- cation Between Sweden and Ger many.

London, Sept. 30. 6.43 p. m.-A Cen tral News despatch from Copenhagen says that all cable connections be- tween Sweden and Germany have been sequence, it is stated, of the great gale prevailing. It is reported that Germany has been without any for eign mails since last week. The Dan ish government is issuing a domestic state loan of approximately S15,000,- 900
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
eaiieia Freed of Austrians.

London, Sept. 30, 7.45 p. m.-The Rome correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company says that it is of fcially announced in advices from Ptarograd that the Austrian province of Galicia is now completely freed of Austrians, the last remnants of their troops having sought refuge in the Carpathians.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
CHARGES AGAINST DOMINICAN
 MINISTER ARE GRoUNDLESS
Former Gov. Fort of New Jersey Re-
 ports After Investigation.

Washington, Sept. 30.-Charges against James NJ. Sullivan, American minister to the Dominican Republic, brought by Walter W. Wick. former collector or customs at Santo Domin- go. have been pronounced groundless by Former Governor Fort of New Jersey, who made an investigation for President Wilson. This was stated today at the White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
BIG GUN FACTORIES
 WORKING NIGHT AND DAY
In Order to Supply Modern Cannon
 for the Italian Army.

Rome, via Paris. Sept. 30, 12.05 p. m.-F'actories manufacturing big guns are working night and day to finish the supply of modern cannon which has been ordered for the Italian army The firms hope to be able to hasten the work to such an extent that the whole army will be provided with these cannon in few weeks. An order has been issued to hasten the preparation of the supply of provisions and ammunition for the troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01

The scout. cruiser Salem, while off Cape Cod on her way to Boston, was disabled for a time by trouble with one of her turbine engines. The cruiser was forced to stop.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01

The total receipts iron, duties col lected at the Custom House were s455,S57.31, of which s203.659.17 was for merchandise withdrawn from bono ed warehouses and S252,15 for re- cent importations.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
GERMANS LOSE POSITIONS
 NEAR AUGUsToWo
kaizer's Field Artillery Continues
 Bombarding Ossowetz.

Petrograd. Sept 3o.-The following statement has been issued by the chief of the general staff:
 On Sept 2S the Russian troops after fierce conflicts captured the Ger man positions near Augustowo and Koptzycwo (government of SuwallO.
 'The German siege artillery con- tinues bonbarding Ossowetz (Russian Polandl without success. Small en- agreements have taken place near Icht- scheontschin CD and in the vicinity of Andreyev (Russian Poland)".
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
GERMAN TROOPS ARE
 PREPARING FOR RETREAT.
Rotterdam Despatch Says They Are Moving from the North of France.

London, Oct. 1, 3.2O a. m.-A Rotter- dam despatch to the Daily News says:
 "Despatches from the south indicate that preparations for the retreat of the Germ 4n right have already begun. German troops have been observed coming from the north of France tow ard Tournai and Mons prepared to cover the main army in case of re- treat"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
FLOATING MINES FOUND
 OFF ITALIAN COAST
Believed to Have Come from the .se Coasts of lstria and Daimatia.

London, Sept. 30, 7.25 p. m.-A des- patch to the Reuter- Telegram com pany from Rome says:
 "In consequence of the appearance on the Adriatic coast of Italy of float ing mines, which there is reason to believe have come from the coasts of Istria and Dalmatia, the Italian gov ernment has telegraphed urgent in sturctions to the ambassador at Vien- na charging him to draw the serious attention of Austria to the fact and to the loss of life which already has ensued from it, and to ask that ade- quate measures be taken to prevent the recurrence of incidents of such gravity"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
More Austrian Troops for Russian
 Front

London, Sept. 30. l0.10 D. m.-A message from Maestricht. according to a Central News despatch from Am sterdam, says that 5,0G0 Austrian troops have arrived at Ais-la- Chapelle from France on the way to the Aus Russian front