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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
TRYING TRIP FROM
 MADGEBURG, GERMANY.
Woman, With Six Months Babe, Got
 Separated From Her Husband.

London, Aug. 20. 5.55 D. m.-Mrs. H. P. Martin of Red Bank, N. J., with her baby. six months old, arriv- ed at the headquarters of the Ameri- can relief committee today after a trying trip from Madgeburg. Germany. They started August 3, MT. Martin ac- companying them He, however, be- came separated from his family, as the crowd of foreigners was forced into the train. MT. Martin protested, she says, that she could not go alone but the officers told her her husband was in another car.
 Mrs. Martin. who is only 19 years old and inexperienced as a traveller, reached Berlin August 4, where she found her husband was not on board the train. By degrees she worked her way through the army mobilization to Holland and reached London almost penniless. She has been unable to learn anything concerning MT. Martin, who, however, is supposed to be still in Germany. Mrs. Herbert c. Hoov- CT, chairman of the women's relief com mittee. took Mrs. Martin and her baby to her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
AMERICANS IN LONDON
 FEEL EXASPERATED
Unable to Obtain Funds Deposited for
 Them at Washington.

London. Aug. 20, s:55 p. m.-Hun- dreds of Americans here today ex- pressed volubly their feelings of ex- asperation at not being able to obtain money which friends have deposited for them with the treasury depart ment at Washington. They called at the American embassy by appointment at one o'cvlock this afternoon. having been told by the embassy officials that the money would be available then. Reaching the embassy. however, they were informed that no instructions had been received from Washington to Day them
 The embassy has asked Washington for authority to make these disburse- ments, but without result. The Amer jeans were advised that the money would be on the cruiser Tennessee and are much incensed because of the al- legged delay of the state department in sending detailed descriptions by cable of persons to whom money is to be paid. It had been expected here that all such information would be sent by the Tennessee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
kAisERER's FAREWELL
 ADDRESS TO FOOT GUARDS
Declares His Sword Will Not Be Sheathed Again Without Victory.

London, Aug. 20, 9.45 p. m.-A Mar conf wireless message from Berlin tells of the German emperor's farewell ad- dress to the first regiment of foot guards. They had assembled, the em- neror said. to pray that German arms might be blessed, so that they should be able to keep flying the flag of the Fatherland over the envy of it's ene- mics, even if this entailed the sacri- ticing of the last drop of German blood.
 The sword which he had allowed to main in it's sheath decade after decade. and which he now drew. must decide, and he declared could not be sheathed again without victory and honor. This war found the nation trusting In Al mighty God and remembering the glo- rious days of old.
 The commander of the regiment re- newed the oath of loyalty and pro- claimed the regiments unquenchable thirst for victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
cYcLoNIc-ELEcTRIcAL STORM
 KILLS FIVE AT WILKESBARRE
Seven Severely Injured and 25 Others
 Painfully Hurt

wiIkesbarre Pa, Aug. 2o-Ffve per sons were killed, seven severely in- jured and tewnty-five others less painfully hurt in this city today when a cyclone in force, swept the southern section known as the Heights and part of WiIkesbarre township.
 Anna Burnetsky, aged IS; Joseph Griffiths, 50, watchman; Katie Smith, IT; Helen Brazitsh, 5; Joseph Acik- aZeg, nine
 The watchman and two of the dead girls lost their lives in the ruins of McFarland's silk mill which was un- roofed and partially collapsed. Sew eral other girl employees at the mill were injured.
 Between thirty and forty houses were made inhabitable.
 The Hillside Congregational church was moved off its foundation.
 Cyclone Came Without Warning.
 The storm broke over the valley late in the afternoon and for an hour ter rifle thunder and lightning acomp- anied fall of rain that approached cloudburst. The cyclone came with out warning and abated just as sud- denly after working destruction over a limit area
 Considerable damage was done the telegraph and telephone and trolley companies throughout the valley.
 Many buildings were struck by light ming, but there was no loss of life except in this city.
 The silk mill destroyed was a. small plant and employed about 75 persons. The big plant of the Empire Company, employing eight hundred persons and but a short distance away, escaped damage.
 Hundreds of Persons Homeless.
 Hundreds of persons were made made homeless and property loss is estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
WILL U. S. ACT FOR
 CHINA IN KIAO-CHOW MATTER
Chinese Government Wants Washing ton Officials to Assume Trusteeship

Washington, Aug. 20.-Most signifi- cant of the days developments in the European situation here was the in quiry by the Chinese government of the United States whether the latter would undertake the trusteeship of the territory of Kiao-Chow, transferring it immediately from Germany to China China's inquiry was understood to. have been based on an acquiesence of Germany in such a plan hoping there by to avert war with Japan While officials were generally disinclined to express any opinion it was generally believed that the American govern ment would not accept the proposal Of China unless both Japan and Great Britain formally assented. President scrupulously avoided involving the United States in the situation and there is every indication that this at titude will be strictly maintained.
 China's endeavors to obtain the territory of Kai-Chow and at the same time preserve neutral relations with Germany, Japan and Great Bri- tain were manifest in dispatches from Pekind. China indicated clearly to the American government her firm inten- tion of remaining absolutely neutral in any eventuality.
 Diplomatic despatches from Europe contained little information concern
 
 Barclay, charge o'affaires of the Brit ish embassy, inquired of Secretary Bryan when a decision on the cable wireless controversy might be avail able, and learned that none had yet been reached Announcement, how ever, is expected to be made tomor- row.
 President Wilson told callers to- day that he was deeply appreciative of the general and hearty response to his appeal asking the American people to remain neutral in their public ex- pressions on the war; Several peace organizations have asked the admin istration's attitude toward mass meet ings which they had planned as a demonstration against war. The President and MT. Bryan discussed in particular a meeting planned by a New York peace society. The presi- dent did not approve of the meeting, but suggested that speeches referring to individual countries in the present war be omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21

tillery fired a salute in honor of the new chief executive. Here the parade turned toward the beautiful Pazo De Le Reforma avenue, which was de- signed by the unfortunate Empress Carlotta which leads from the castle to the national palace.
 School Children Sing.
 Along this section of the line of march were grouped hundreds of school children dressed in white. each one carrying a bouquet and the Mex ican flag. As Carranza passed they. sang a hymn written for the occa- sion. entitled Union and Liberty"
 When the procession reached tho national theatre 1t halted in order that the chief executive might receive at the hands of a delegation of workmen the flag of President Madero, dropped at that very spot on the fateful 9th of February, 1913, the date of the Hu- erta-Diaz uprising.
 Cheers For carranza.
 Passing down the Avenida San Fran cisco, the crowds gave the new presi- dent a continuous ovation This av- enue leads to the historic square known as the Plaza de Ia Constitutional, the cathedral and the national and muni- cipal palaces forming its sides Here an immense throng had been gathered since early in the morning and voci- lcIOuSAS CASeTeu NTSneTA CdTTdnZA as he passed through the main entrance of the national palace.
 Troops Pass in Review.
 A few moments after he had enter ed, President Carranza appeared on the balcony under the liberty bell and addressed the crowds. promising them a new era of real constitution al government The troops then pass ed in review before the new executive, a band of 200 pieces massed in the square playing martial airs.
 The day was a holiday. All places of business were closed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
SEVERELY SHOCKED BY BOLT OF LIGHTNING.
Young Man Rendered Unconscious at
 Southington.

Southington, Conn, Aug. 2o.-Frank Walsh of High street was slightly burned and rendered unconscious for a time and Miss Bessie Nagle, with whom he was walking, was severely shocked by a bolt of lightning during a heavy thunder storm tonight. Walsh has one of his hands burned and he $ partly blinded. but it is not thougnt his injuries are serious. Miss Nagle was completely unnerved. The storm was one of the heaiest of it's kind here. The lightning was incessant. Several trees were struck and splintered.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21

Germans and had always directed his efforts towards rapprochement be- tween Germany and Japan, at the time of his departure from Berlin had said to Count Von Reventlow that he had been suddenly ordered to return from Berlin, when on leave. The ambassa- dor had added this significant remark: T will go, and I will never return to Berlin"
 German mobilization having been completed, express trains are resuming g service, but still only between the principal towns. The prohibition on the export of meat and provisions from Berlin has been almost totally with drawn. Maximum prices have been fixed by the authorities on rye flour, wheat flour, salt and other commodi- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Financial World
 is More Cheerful
DOMESTIC SITUATION MOVING
 INTO SMOOTHER WATER.
BANKS RELEASED FUNDS
There is a Broader Inquiry for Com mereial PaPer-Some Loans Have Been Renewed at Per cent-Pro- teetivs Measures Must be Taken Be. fore Stock Exchange Reopens.

New York, Aug. 20.-Except for the stock exchange and the foreign ex- change situation, where the deadlock remains unbroken, there is increasing evidence that the domestic financial situation is moving into smoother wa ters. Advices to local banks which are of a more cheerful tenor than were recently received bear out these indi- cations. Financial institutions all over the country are releasing funds with more freedom than was deemed pos si- Die a week ago, and the mercantile world is being heartened by a broader inquiry for commercial paper. In the money market today some loans were renewed at six per cent, but the pre- vailing rate was nearer seven per cent.
 Foreign Exchange Complicated.
 The foreign exchange situation was made more complicated by the utter lack of Reichmarks, suggesting abso- lute Interruption with Berlin. Sight drafts on London were up 1-2 cents to 5.02 1-2. while cables at 5.05, a rise of cents, attested to the scarcity If bills. Brokers in exchange were dis couraged at the failure of definite re- suits from yesterdays conference and now look to Washington for a solution of the problem.
 Stock Exchange Situation.
 Regarding the stock exchange situa- ton, there were rumors, of formation in a tentative way of banking syndi- cate aggregating at least $200, 1000, ,y00 designed to support the market once operations are resumed. Needless to say, these rumors lacked confirmation in authoritative quarters. but it is gen. orally believed protective measures of this or some character will be under taken before the exchange reopens. Bank of England Shows Increased
 Gold Holdings.
 Communication with Italy was more open today, leading bank announcing its ability to forward credits to that country in moderate amounts. The most interesting news from abroad was the statement of the Bank of England. which showed increased gold ho, aings of $25, ,0o0, 900 and a gain fr otler securities of $140,o00, 900 despite a further marked decrease of clear ings.
 General news bearing on domestic financial conditions included postpone ment of action on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway dividend, an advance ir wire prices by a subsidiary of the | United States Steel corporation and | further suspension of operations by l various industrial companies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
BELGIAN ARMY IS
 SHORT ON CAVALRY.
Not Strong Enough to RepeI Germany's
 Mounted Men.

Paris, Aug. 20, 5.24 p. m-The Temps this afternoon publishes an explana- ton of why the seat of the Belgian government was transferred from Brussels to Antwerp. The statement, credited to an anonymous member of the Belgian cabinet, is as follows: "Tne Be9gian army has not sufficient caval- " fo engage a- -~- ri +he vast curtain
 German horsemen which covers the twE banks oA Mouse and whs -h is advancing towards Brussels The capital was exposed to a sudden raid and 1t was simple prudence to retire"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
DEATH OF FATHER
 FRANCIS XAVIER VERNE
Fatal Illness superindueed by Anxiety
 Over War.

Rome. Aug. 20. 11.30 a. m., via Paris, SIS p. m.-Father Francis Xavier Wernz. known as The Black Pope" died early this morning from diabetes. His fatal illnesR was su- perinduced by his anxiety over the war. He had constantly prayed that victory should rest on the Austro- German arms, but he was equally an- xious as to the fate of the Jesuits in France. German and Austria.
 Father Wernz was general of the Society of Jesus, and it is considered doubtful whether a conclave for the election of his successor can be held during the war, as the provincials of the different countries must come to Rome for that purpose. This would be exceedingly difficult as they do not enjoy the same privileges as the car dinals.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21

Mexico City. Aug. 20.-General Ven ustiano Carranza. the supreme chief of the Mexican revolution and from to- day provisional president of the re- public. entered the capital at noon. He was given an enthusiastic reception by the crowds on the streets.
 15o,ooo on Line of March.
 It is estimated that more than 15o.- 900 persons crowded the line of march of the new president and his followers, which extended from the village of distance of six miles. Not the slight ests disorder was shown as General Carranza and his staff passed through the cheering crowds which showered him with flowers and confetti and from which came cries of Long live Car ist government"
 At dawn today the constitutionalist troops began forming at short inter vals in line along the entire distance alon which the victorious lead CT was to pass. Back of the troops were ranged the sightseers, and every roof and balcony also held spectators
 Keys Delivered to carranza.
 It was near noon when General Car ranza mounted on a superb horse and accompanied by his staff and the gen. erals of the northwest the central and the northeast division of the constitu- tionalist army, left Atzcapolzalco, es- corted by a squadron of cavalry and the Fourth Sonora battalion of infan- try, which acted as the guard of honor. On reaching the city limitss the col umn was met by the mayor and the city council of the capital, who de- | livered to General Carranza the keys of the city.
 Artillery Fired Salute. 1 After this ceremony the cayalcade continued on to the historic Chapul-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
STORM IN ToRRINGToN
 CAUSED PANIC IN THEATRE.
Fuse in Moving Picture House Burned
 Out-No One Hurt.

Torrington, Conn.,. Aug. 20.-A heavy electrical storm passed over Torring ton and vicinity tonight. A fuse in the Park theatre, a moving picture house, burned out and caused a small panic among the spectators. No one was hurt.
 The local fire department was called out to assist in fighting a fire on the Alvord farm in Goshen. A barn was burned. By the time the apparatus arrived there was nothing for the fire men to do, as the building had been destroyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
UNCERTAIN ABOUT
 VILLAS INTENTIONS
Troops Under His Command Esti-
 mated at Forty Thousand.

Washington, Aug. 2o-Omcial re- ports to the Waschington government today estimated the number of troops in command of General Villa in north thousand men This Is a much larger number than had been supposed and is the result of several weeks of re- cruiting during the Hull which followed Huerata's abdication. --
 Administration officials are uncer- tain about Villas intentions. They have various assurances that he does not intend to begin a counter revolu- ton, but his preparations, 1t Is ad- mitted, have a sinister aspect.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Lightning Interrupted Dance,

Bristol, Conn. Aug. 20.-A terrific thunder clap, accompanied by a sharp bolt of lightning, suddenly interrupted a dance at Lake Compounce tonight. A woman whose name could not be learn ed was stunned by the shock in the ladies' dressing roo moi the hall, and she was unconscious for several min- utes. Alter being revived she was able to leave for her home
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
British Freight Steamer Threatened.

Havana, Aug. 20.-The captain of the British freight steamer Hostilius, from Montevideo by way of Cienfu- gos, reports that when roe miles east of Cienfugos the Hostilius was stop ped by the German cruiser Dresden, which signalled a demand that the captain and crew give their parole not to serve against Germany in the pres ent war. The captain of the Hostilius signalled his refusal and the Dresden proceeded on her course without furth- CT molesting the freighter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
fs THUNDER STORMS
 FOLLOWED BY HAIL
s1ooyooo Damage to Tobacco Crops in
 New York State.

Corning. N. r. Aug. 2o.-A hail. storm which followed a series of thir- teen thunder storms in the last 4S hours did damage estimated at $10o.- 900 to the tobacco crop in the Che mung River valley and vicinity this afternoon.
 Hailstones of large size stripped the leaf tobacco from the stems. running the promising crop which was nearly ready for cutting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
s1o,ooo Fire at Fort Terry,

Fort Terry, N. r., Aug. 20-F'ire ot unknown origin destroyed one of the quartermaster's storehouses at Fort Terry, N. Y. yesterday morning, to- gether with the contents which in- cluded such valuable furniture be- longing to the ocers. The military fire organization extinguished the fire in two hours. The total loss is esti- mated at S10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
To Investigate Alleged German Cruel
 ties,

Paris, Aug 20. 5.10 p. m.-The gor- ernment today decided to make a thorough and comprehensive invest1- sation of alleged German cruelties, the list of which is declared here to be increasing day by day. The record is to include all cases since the be- ginning of the tension between France and Germany. The inquiries will be conducted systematically; witnesses will be heard and their testimony re- corded
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT Father and Son the Victinfs-Youth Lost Control of Machine.

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 2o-Edward Fritz. aged 63, and his son, Waiter, aged 18 were seriously injured in an automobile accident between Cole brook River and Riverton tonight The youth was driving the machine when he lost control and it overturned in a gutter. MT. Fritz, the elder. is in the county hospital here. He has a broken nose and injuries about the head and body. His son Walter. is at his home in a serious condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
MonopIane Brought Down by Rifemsn.

Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 19, 8 D. m. A German monoplane was brought down by rifiemen today at Steerebeck. only a few miles to the east of Brus- sells. The pilot, an officer, had in his possession three revolvers. bombs and interesting military notes- His legs were broken by the fall. but notwith- standing his injuries he endeavored to discharge his weapons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
chore Boy Charged with Robbery.

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 1e. John Gosch. chore boy at the summer home in Colebbrook, of L. J. Phelps. a New York lawyer, was arrested today by Sheriff Middlebrooks, charged with having robbed the Phelps place.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
GERMANS OCCUPY BRUSSELS;
 MET WITH NO OPPOSITION

correspondent of the Exchange Tele- graph company sends a. story origin :. ating in Christiania which states that Emperor William ordered the attacks by the Germans on Lege ana Ina' General Won Emmich was not respon- Sible for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Eight Killed in Narrow Area.

Philadelphia, Aug. 0.-Eight per sons were killed and property damage so widespread that it cannot be esti- mated was caused by a severe eIectri- cal and windstorm which passed over narrow area of eastern Wilkesbarre, two men were killed at Shenandoah and one at ScrantG<. At Shenandoah many houses were unroofed. trolley traffic and telegraph and telephone service were paralyzed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
RuIsarians Offer Services to France.

BuIgarians OHer SerVIces 10 Frances
 Paris, Aug. 20. 5.25 p. m.-Grecian subjects to the number of 2S0, all of whom fought in the recent Balkan wars, as we'll as a large number of Italians, offered their services today to the French military authorities. So many wait to enlist under the flag of the republic that it has been found necessary to extend the time limit on acceptance. Otherwise the maximum strength of many corps would be ob- tained immediately
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
For Relief of Horses on Battlefield.

London, Aug. 20. 1o:s0 p. m.-The British Red Cross service may be supplemented by another humane mis- sion to the battlefields. The, humane society asks for funds and volunteers for the purple cross, to engage in re- lief work for horses. It proposes to send men to the front for the purpose of killing badly wounded horses and rescuing others.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
GERMAN PRESS ON
 JAPANESE ULTIMATUM.
M M4sM Expert Says Japan's Policy Has
 Been Prepared for a Long Time.

Berlin. via Copenhagen and London, Aug. 20, 11.25 p. m.-The Japanese ulri- matum has been the subject of much comment by the German press.
 The Nordeutsche Allgemeine Zeituns believes that Germany will reply with e polite yet definite refusal
 Count Ernest Won Reventlow, the naval expert, publishes an article in the Tages zeitung showing that Jap nn's policy has been prepared for a long time. He recounts how M. Sugi- tnura, the former Japanese ambassador kk Berlin who uas fsaandlv +<,z.ss,s.4z-- U. .
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Montenearins Continue te Advance.

Paris Aug 20, 6.S0 D. m-A des- patch to the Havas agency from Rome says the advance of the Montenegrins in Bosnia continues. The despatch aodS that Austrian aeroplaneS on Wednesday flew over the mountains and dropped bombs on the Montene- grin forts. The bombs, however. did no damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Barn Burned at Rockville.

Rockville, Conn.,, Aug. 2O.-A large barn owned by W. E. Orcutt in Vernon was struck by lightning tonight and burned. Three horses perished, put 15 head of cattle were saved. The loss is estimated at S3,5OO,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
The Bulletins Circulation Norwich Double That Any Other Paper and Its
CabIed Paragraphs

Bomb Thrown in Rome Bound Train.
 Paris, Aug. 20 1.40 p. m.-A des- patch to the Havas agency from Na- ples says that a bomb thrown today at the first class compartment of train bound for Rome exploded and injured a number Of travellers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Approve Prohibition of Ab.irtb,-

Paris, Aug 20. $40 D. m.-The Academy of Medicine has unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating the authorities upon forbidding the drinking of absinthe, "a poison which destroys or enfeebles the vitality and intellect"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-21
Provide Work For Women in Londo.n n

Provide Work For Women in London
 London, Aug. 20. 11.o5 p. m.-The American woran's war relief society has leased a factory which will ac- commodate 200 workers, the intention being to privide employment there for that many needy women. They will make garments for soldiers and cail- ors in hospitals.