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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
PRESIDENT CELEBRATED
 DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY
Tried to be Cheerful, but was Unable
 to Hide His Grief.

Windsor Vt, Aug 2S-President Wilson, who came here this afternoon to begin his first vacation of the sum- mer, spent tonight quietly at "Harla- kenden House" with his family, cell ebrating the birthday of his daughter, Mrs. Frances B. Sayre. Despite the efforts of all members of the family to make the occasion a happy one, the recent death of Mrs. Wilson could not be forgotten. The president did his best to appear cheerful but plainly showed his grief. The party consisted of the president, Mrs. Sayre, Miss Margaret Wilson. Mrs. Howe, the presidents sister, Mrs. Cothran, his niece, Eleanor Cothran, his grandniece MT. Sayre and Professor Stockton Ak son, Mrs. Wilson's brother. Eleanor Cothran, beautiful little girl. was the life of the gathering and was the de- light of the president. She showed great interest in him and was con- stantly at his side.
 The people of Windsor and of the little village of Cornish, N. H., across the Connecticut River, respected the presidents recent grief by remaining in the background, but American flags decorated many of the Windsor homes in his honor. On the way to Harla- kenden House" he drove past the small cottage which was formerly used by Mrs. Wilson as a studio for her painting, and it brought memories of her back to him vividly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

of St. Peter. the University buildings,
 the library and scientific establish ments were delivered to the flames.
 Several Notable Citizens Shot.
 Several notable citizens were shot.
 The city which had a population of
 45,000 and was the intellectual metrop- lis of the low countries, is now noth- ing more than a heap of ashes" Louvain was evacuated by the Bel giuns August 21. It is situated fif- teen miles east of Brussels and had a population of about 50,00O. It con- tained many notable buildings, includ- ing the Hotel De Vile. described as
 one of the most beautiful Gothic struc- lures in the world. Brewing and dis tilling and the manufacture of tobacco, lace and starch were the pricipal in-
 dustries.
 Belgium Makes Formal Protest. Washington, Aug. 2S.-Formal pro- test against the burning of Louvain by German troops as violation of inter national law and the laws of rhuman- ity, was submitted to the state depart ment late today by Belgian minister Havenith.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Dutch ships, was received today by Representative Metz, of New York.
 This means,' Representative Metz said. That the chemical industry of the United States is in touch with the German chemical factories and that they are willing to relieve the emergency that has threatened not only the chemical industry of the United States, but the textile interests and other industries which use dyes and other products of the German fac tories.
 It is the best news the chsmical in- dustry has received in many days, but of course it remains to be seen just what and how much the German plants now have in stock"
 MT. Metz discussed the situation to- day with Count Won Bernsorff, the German ambassador and with state de- partment officials. In view of the de- velopment the question of sending MT. Metz to Germany as a representative of the United States in the effort to open up the German sourses of the worlds chemical supply is held in abeyance. Ambassador Bernstorff has promised Germany's support in every possible way to facilitate shipment of chemicals for America
 One great obstacle now is the open ing of the cable to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Paris is Fortified for Strong Defense
THREE DISTINCT CIRCLES OF
 FORTS TO RESIST SIEGE
FORMIDABLE STRENGTH
Outer eirdIe of Forts is 75 Miles Long on the Heights Commanding the Valley of the seine-Linked Together With Redoubts-withstOod Siege 1sz Days in 1870.

Washington. Aug. 2S.-The ability of the Notifications of Paris to resist a siege is receiving the close attention or military observers, now that Paris IS the announced objective point of the German forces, and the French minis ry Of war has adopted urgent means or strengthening the city's defenses to the utmost
 While the city's detailed defenses are surrounded with strict secrecy by French military authorities, yet their general character and formidable strength are well known to military experts, who recognize them as among the strongest Notifications in the world.
 Three Circles of Qualifications.
 These Notifications consist of three distinct circles sweeping around the clty: First, the solid wall of masonry 1e feet high extending for 22 miIes around the old sections of Paris; sec ond' the system of r detached forts (continued On Page Three)
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
FORTS AT TsTNe-TAU FIRE
 UPON JAPANESE CRUISERS
Reported That One Cruiser Was Struck
 Forts May Hold Out For Months.

Tsing-Tau. China. Aug. 2s. 1L44 a. m.-Two small Japanese cruisers yes- terday drew the first shots from the Tsing-Tau Notifications. Several shots dropped around one of the cruisers whereupon the vessel fired one shot in reply and withdrew. It Is report ed that one German shell found its mark.
 The Japanese vessels approached evidently with the purpose of recon noftering They were within seven miles and plainly visible. Several shots from the forts dropped around the leading cruiser, raising columns of water, whereupon the vessel veered east and departed at full speed after having fired one shot.
 During the engagement a German aeroplane flew out over the sea
 It Is estimated that the forts will be able to last eight months They are still receiving fresh food supplies. The Shang -Tung trains are arriving and departing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
GERMANS BUr.N THE ENTIRE
 BELGIAN CITY OF LoUvAIN
Had Been Fired Upon by Their Own countryn1en, Who Mistook Them for BeIqians.

London. Aug. 2s. 7:25 D. m.-The Belgian foreign minister reports that the Belgian city of Louvain in the province of Brabant, has been burned by the Germans.
 The War information bureau an- nounces:
 The Belgian minister of foreign affairs reports that on Tuesday a German army corps after receiving a check withdrew disorder to the city of Louvain. The Germans on guard at the entrance of the city mistaking the nature of this incursion, fired upon their countrymen whom they mistook for BeIg1ans
 Inhabitants Had Bnen Disarmed.
 Tn spite of all the denials from the authorities the Germans in ordr to cover their mistake pretended that it was the inhabitants who had fired on them whereas the inhabitants in- habitants including the police, all had been disarmed more than a week be- fore.
 Without Inquiry Ordered Town Des-
 troyed.
 Without inquiry and without listen Ing to any protest, the German com mander announced that the town would be destroyed immediately. The inhabitants were ordered to leave their dwellings and some were made pris- Dners. The women and children were placed on trains the destination of which are not known and soldiers furnished with bombs set fire to all parts of the city, The splendid church
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
NOT A LINER ARRIVED AT
 OR SAILED FROM NEW YORK
Nine are on Their Way to American
 and Canadian Ports.

New York. Aug. 2s.-Local shipping today felt the effects of the Europea1 war to an unusual degree. No trans rived.
 Two are due tomorrow and one on Sunoay, and nine. all of the Interna- uonal Merchantile Marine, are on their way to American and Canadian, ports with s,S6O passengers, most of them American refugees.
 Heading for New York sre 4r,o White Star Liners. the Adriatic and me Olympic: two of the American Line, the New York and the Saint Paul; and the AIinnehaha of the Al = Iantic Transport Line. The Adriatfc ana the Olympic are due here toror- row with nearly $500 passengers and the Saint Paul is expected Sunday with $50. The Merton of the -Amerj- can Line is on her way to PhiIadel- pniaz the Cunard Liner Devonia and the White Star Liner Arabic to Bos- ton; and the Canada, of the Dorninion Line, to Quebec and Montreal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
HEAVY EXPRESS TRAIN
 CRASHED INTO AUTOMOBILE
Four Occupants of Car kiIIed-Bodies !. Carried Half a Mile by Locomotive.

Hampstead, N. Y, Aug 2s.-The Long Island railroads heavy Amagan- sett express crashed into an automo- bile containing four persons near here late today, killing all of them and car rying three of the bodies on the frona of the locomotive for a half mile. The train was eastbound from New York carrying week end commuters toward suburban Long Island and was said to be travelling nearly a mile min ute. The victims of the accident were MT and Mrs. John R. Suydam and MT. and Mrs. William c. Wilson. all of Brooklyn. Wilson's body was carried for many yards and then fell at the trackside. He was a salesman. Suy- dam conducted a livery business in Brooklyn and was well known there.
 The accident happened between the towns of Farmingdale and Central Park, Long Island. at what is describ- ed as one of the railroads most dan gerous crossings. The highway runs through hilly ground on approaching the tracks, so that the view of the railroad is obstructed. bell is the only warning to automobilists when trains are nearing the highway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
NEW YORK CITY TO
 OPEN FOUR MARKETS
In Public Squares in Different Parts oi
 the City.

New York. Aug. 2s.-In its efforts tc enable housewives to buy foodstuffs al lowest prices. New York, will throw open four city markets next Tuesday it was announced tonight The mar ket places will be open spaces in pub- lie squares in different parts of the city. Each has space for 40 farm wag- ons and from 100 to 200 push carts.
 The Housewives league, under the direction of its president. Mrs. Julian Heath, will watch the selling prices reporting them hourly to a special committee. If the prices rise too high the dealers will be asked to make room for others willing to sell at lower prices,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
FIVE GERMAN WARSHlPS
 SUNK BY BRITISH FLEET. Tn Battle Of HelsoIand-Many Tor Pedo Boat Destroyers Damaged.

London, Aug 2S.--It is announced that the British fleet has sunk two German cruisers and two German tor pedo boat destroyers off Helgoland. left sinking.
 It IS announced that no British ships were lost in the naval battle and that the British loss of life was not heavy. Tn addition to the two torpedo boat destroyers and three cruisers, many of the German torpedo boat destroyers were damaged.
 Rear Admiral Sir David Beatty com manded the British forces and with strong array of torpedo boat des- uoyers, battle cruisers, light cruis- CTS and submarines. attacked the Germans In Helgoland Light early tl1is morning.
 Sank Cruisers.
 The protected cruiser Mainz was sent to the bottom in an engagement i. with the light cruiser squardron while the battle squadron sank another cruiser of the Coeln class.
 Oestroyers RiddIed.
 In the general fighting two of the German destroyers were riddled and sunk while many others were badly damaged
 One cruiser, battle- scared and on flre, drifted away in the mist and was ! lost sight of.
 British Suffered No Loss. {. The British cruiser squadron, ac- i cording to the semi official report of tthe battle, although attacked by sub marine boats and menaced by floating mines and the guns from the German warsh1ps. suffered no serious losses. The cruiser Amethyst and the torpedo boat destroyer Laertes both were dam aged, but all the ships in the British meet were afoat at the end of the engagement The British loss of life was not great.
 In the battle cruiser squadron were flagship Lion, the New Zealand, the Queen Mary and Princess Royal. com manded by Rear Admiral Beatty while Rear Admiral Moore, Rear Admiral Christian, Commodore Goodnough and Commodore Tyrwritt had charge of other contingents
 A wireless despatcch received to- night from one of the cruisers said she was making for port with men wot' in the engagement.
 aenz and the vessel of the
 lss were protected cruisers
 ong and displacing 4,2SO tons. The. mad a speed of slightly over 25 knots an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
VALUE OF AERoPLANEs
 IN SCOUTING WORK
France Claims Its Corps Has Rendered
 Invaluable Service.

Paris. Aug. 2s.-The value of aero planes in scouting work is a subject of discussion among technical observers.
 Our military aviators are rendering invaluable services says the Temps, quoting an authority on aviation whose name is omitted for military reasons. The paper continues:
 Our aerial forces are infinitely su- perior to those of Germany. Besides, some hundreds of military aviators and all our best civilian airmen are in the service. Brindejonc des Moulinais, Roland Garros, Eugene Gilbert and Jules Vedrines are all at the front. Vedrines has just completed a raid with an apparatus of extraordinary power. Something more will be heard of this later"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Paris, Aug. 3S, 11.15 p. m.-An official communication issued by the war de- partment tonight says:
 The situation on our front from the department of Somme (northwest France) to the Vosges remains the same today as yesterday.
 The German forces appear to have slackened their march,
 The apparent inaction of the armies as indicated in the official statement is explained by the frightful exhaus- ton of both sides, who for days have been fighting furiously- The losses of both armies are appalling, particularly those of the Germans. As an illustra- tion of the losses sustained by the Germans, a prisoner relates that two German regiments, the 112th and the 142d, were so cut down that they were made into one, and of that only 60 men now remain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
TRUNK LINES RESUME
 THROUGH BILLS OF LApING.
t is Anticipated This Will Increase
 American Eports.

New York, Aug. 2s-Shipments of this country's foodstuffs to European ports were further facilitated today by the resumption of through bills of lading, subject to minor restrictions. It is anticipated that this will vastly increase American exports and bring about a gradual readjustment of the foreign exchange situation.
 The approach of the monthly settle ment period in London, which calls for heavy cash payments at that cen ter despite the prevailing moratorium was a factor of importance in the ex- change market today. Cables on Lon don sold at sos 1-2 with 5.07 1-2 for demand. Considerable business was done at these higher rates which were again ascribed in part to the victories credited to the German arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
EXTENSION OF TIME
 FOR NEW HAVEN ROAD.
Given Until September 18th to File Answer in Dissolution Suit.

New York. Aug. 2S-United States Judge Julius M. Mayer, in an order today extended until September 18th the time in which the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company and the other defendants may put in an answer in the Governments disso- lution suit under the Sherman Anti Trust law. Since the action was brought the government and the road have reached an agreement and the terms of a decree by which the dis solution of the system may be brought about are now under consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
s,ooo, 900 Poles in Russian Army.

London, Aug. 2s, 9.20 D. m.-Antoine De Swan, the Polish author, has sent the following telegram to the Specta- tor: Mobilization was carried on in Warsaw with indescribable rapidity. For the first time since the partition of Poland. peasants took an active part in a national movement There are more than 6.000,0o0 Poles in the Rus sian army"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Movements of steamshIps.

Naples. Aug. 27.-Arrived, steamer America. New York.
 Sailed: steamer San Giorgiano. New York.
 Queenstown. Aug. zs.-Arrived, steamer Celtic, New York.
 Liverpool. Aug. 2s-Arrived. steamer Celtic, New York.
 London, Aug. 2T-Sailed. steamer Alaunia. Montreal
 New York, Aug. 2s.-Sailed, steamer Themistocles. Piraeus.
 Montreal, Aug. 2s.-Sailed. steamer Montcalm. London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
KITCHENER TO GALL OUT
 NATIVE INDIAN TROOPS.
Government Decides to lncreas
 British Army in France.

London, Aug. 2s, 2.56 p. m.-Lord Kitchener secretary of state for war, announced in the house of lords today that in addition to endorsements which would be received from this country, the government had decided that the British army in France should be increased. The troops to increase the forces were now on the way he said. He added that all the gaps in the army in France were being filled up.
 That the employment of native In- dian troops was meant by Lord Kitch- ener was later confirmed by the Mar quis of Crewe. secretary of state for India.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
FIGHTING IN STREETS
 OF MEXICAN CAPITAL.
Several Reported kiIIed-censorsFip
 Renders Details Impossible.

Vera Cruz. Aug. 2s.-Private mes cages from Mexico City say there was nghting in the streets of the capita | again yesterday and that several peo- pie were killed. The censorship rend- CTS 1t impossible for Mexican refu- gees here to get any details.
 Passengers from Puerto Mexico say that General Rincon and his garrison of 400 men have revolted and joined the former federal soldiers who re- Yolted at Salina Cruz. thus giving them control of the Isthmian railway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Conditions in Copenhagen Normal.

Washington, Aug. 22s-Minister Stovan at Berne, forwarded a report today from the vice. general at Lugano, saying all Americans have left that district. Conditions in Cop enhagen are noraml and Americans there supplied with letters of credit are having no trouble in obtaining funds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
WEALTHY MEN DESIGNATED
 AS HOSTAGES BY GERMANY.
Imposes Tax of s6,ooo, 900 on Belgian
 Brussels Unable to Pay.

London, Aug. 2s. 1147 D. m.-The Antwerp correspondent of the Ex- change Telegraph company says that the burgomaster of Brussels has not handed over the war levy of 40,0oo, 900 francs demanded by Germany. He de- clares he has not the money.
 The German military government continues the correspondent, has des- ignated as hostages Ernest Solvey, who has been described as the Belgian Carnegie, upon whom it has imposed a tax of 3naaQ.e00 francs 6$6 .o00, ,o00}.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
FRENCH TROOPS ARE
 AeGREssoRs IN vosGEs.
Where Fighting Has Been Going on for a Fortnight-German Losses Heavy.

London, Aug. 2s, 12.s0 a. m.-An ofii- cial statement issued by the French embassy last night said:
 ''Yesterday our troops took up the offensive in the Vosges in the region between the Vosges mountains and Nancy, where fighting has been going on for a fortnight. The German losses were considerable.
 'Iongwy. which was garriSoned by only one battalion, has surrendered af- ter holding out for A days"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Manifesto by French Cabinet.

Paris. Aug. 2S II p. m.-The cabinet this evening isued the following man. ifesto to the country: "Frenchmen: The new government has just taken possession of it's post of honor and of the combat. The country knows it may count upon its energy and that it gives itself with all its soul to the country's defence"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
RUSSIANS VIGOROUSLY
 OFFENSIVE IN eALfcIA,
Germans Continue in Active Retreat
 Towards keonissbura.

Paris. fla London, Aug. 2s. 500 D. m--The war office tonight issued this announcement: Tn Galicia the Rus sians are taking a vigorous offensive movement. After successful engage ments near (name of place evidently cut out by censor) they are marching on and arc now only twenty miles from that town The Germans con tinue an active retreat toward Keonigsburg."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Readina car shops Rusx,

Reading. Pa. Aug. 2s.-Because of better demand for freight cars and general improvement in business. the Reading Railway today ordered its car shops here and at several other places along its system on 55 hours week instead of forty. Nearly 1000 employees are effected
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Germany to
 Ship Chemicals
TO THE UNITED STATES VIA
 ROTTERDAM
TO SUPPLY INDUSTRIES
German Chemical Factories on the Rhine are Willing to Relieve the Emergency that Has Threatened the Chemical and Textile Interest in This Country.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-A brief cable message announcing that Rotterdam and the chemical works along the Rhine in Germany were in communi- cation and that the German plants would ship dyes and chemicals to Rot terdam for despatch to America by
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
oppe.ina cenfrration of MeRexnoIa,

Washington Aug 2S.-Senator Nor ris of Nebraska addressed the senate for nearly four hours in executivp session today in opposition to the con- firmation of Attorney General McRey-> holds as a justice of the supreme court. He did not conclude his speech and action on the nomination. wal again deferred until tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Three German Merchantmen Cap.
 tured

Che Foo. China, Aug es, 12.45 p. m. German merchant ships, the steamer Frisia HanametaI and Pax lat have been captured by the British fleet and taken to Wei-Hai-We A ' number of refugee women and children from Ssing g-Tau on board the Paklat were transferred to another vessel and taken to Tien-Tsin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Germans Hombardino Malines,

London, Aug. 2S, 11:41 D. m.-The Germans continued to Lombard Ma lines today, destroying or damaging most of the monuments, according to a despatch from the Ostend correspond ent of Reuters Telegram Company. They have not entered the town, how ever.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
German Ambassador Leaves Tokio.

Tokio, Aug. 29. 9.5s a. m.-Count Won Rex. German ambassador to Jap an, left this morning for Yokohama on special train. Some Germans and crowd of Japanese at the railway station silently witnessed the ambassa- dor's departure. exhibiting only suri- osity. A strong police guard was on hand. Thera Zaz no u2z1tfA<katlaz.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29

Joseph Mckenna and William Bres-
 sen, New York murderers, will go to the death chair in Sing Sing next Monday. Eng Sing and Lee Dock, convicted of murder in a Tong war, were given respites on new evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Only 100000 Paid by Brussels.

London, Aug. 2s. 10.25 p. m.-A des- patch to Reuters Telegram company from Ostend says that of the German war levy of $40,0o0, 900 on the city of Brussels thus far only s20G,o00 has been paid and the Germans declare that if the remainder Is not made good they will seize the pictures and works of art in the museums.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Russians Advance in East Prussia.

London, Aug 2s, 12:3O a. m.-The Russian embassy here last night re- ceived advices from St. Petersburg to the effect that the Russians had oc- cupied Allenstein. East Prussia, 65 miles south of Koenigsberg. after re- pulsing the Germans. who had brought up the endorsements. In Galicia the advfces said, the Russian advance con tinued and an Austrian regiment had been decimated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Buffet in Paris For Needy Actors.

Paris, Aug. 2S 5.45 p. m.-A buffet has been opened by the societies of actors and actresses for needy stage people, of whom there are thousands in Paris. Not a theatre 1nere is open. Two meals a day will be given to any actor, actress or theatre employe at the buffet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
200 British Wounded Arrive at South
 ampton.

Southampton, Eng, Aug-zs, 12.so a. m.-The first hospital ship from France arrived here last night with 200 Brit ish wounded from the first battle at Mons. Nearly all the men were in- jured by shell fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-29
Emperor William is Congratulating His People On the
 Success of the German Army
BRITISH FLEET SINKS FIVE GERMAN WARsHlPs

The Situation Northwest France Friday Was the Same Previous Day-The Losses of Both Armies Said to be Appalling-But Sixty Men Survive of Two German Regiments-Germans Have Burned City of Louvain, Belgium, Claiming Troops Were Fired Upon-Brusses Unable to Pay Heavy Tax Levied by Teutons-Great Britain to Draw India for Troops.