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Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The government has been repulsed in the anthracite coal case but it might have been different with bitu- Ilinous.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

There are indications of a long look ahead yet for those ever welcome open fresh air cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The man on the corner says: The fellow who is always asking Whats the use?" is always answering his own question.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Congress is preparing to move against floods. It is usually a case of moving with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Huerta still declares that Torreon is cafe. This is an all too common manner of carrying out the meaning of safety
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

To have reprieved them and put them on the way to new trial with It's chances of missing witnesses and escape from a penalty well deserved, would have been an affront to justice A court has declared that Becker did not have a fair trial but it decreed that the gunmen did. That is why he Is lo have another chance and they are not.-Ansonia Sentinel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Being Q naval officer promises to call for a greater sacrifice, in peace or war, than ever before
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The new dry order in the navy means something different for wetting the whistle
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The indications point strongly to a merger between spring and early sum- mer
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is the frosty touch of spring which makes the whole country shiver
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The entire country will be inter- ested in learning to whom Congress- man Hobson leaves that privilege of keeping the Japanese war scare alive.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
EVERY DAY REFLECTIONS
Dancing.

Dancing is the oldest art in the world.
 It is the primeval form of self expression.
 It is peculiarly the form of diversion in which youth shows forth it's joy. The little lambs leap up. the calves caper the colts kick and race, the kit ten chases it's tail and the puppies in dulge in the most twisted antics, all to express their joy in life.
 Of human creatures the same is true. Dancing is as natural as singing. It is the first and most satisfactory out let for the spirit of play.
 Within the last few years dancing has advanced into an amazing vogue. The so-caIled new dances are such them. as they are simpler and more readily learned than the waltZes, schOttisches and polkas of a former day.
 The result has been that instead of sitting about all evening after dinner smoking, drinking and playing cards. the older persons arise and shake their legs even as the youth.
 Of course there is danger in danc- ing. There is danger in every kind of self expression in joy. But the morals Of the American people are not going 10 be corrupted.
 The intelligence, good sense and self-restraint of decent people can be trusted. And, if not, then no amount of police control and moral admonition will do them any good.
 Electric Railway Progress.
 Tn Idaho. Wyoming, Utah, and Ne vada electric railway development has been made almost entirely since 1907 In 1912 they had 3S3 miles of track as compared with 174 miles in 1907 Horsepower in generating stations in 1907 was but 12.150. while in 1912 this had increased to II, 236 horsepower. ot which 15100 horsepower is hydro electric. In 1907 the electric railways
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
OTHER VIEW POINTS

There Is a good deal of criticism of the way the congressman use the free mailing privilege. Pretty soon these refractory and contumacious postmas- ters will be claiming that it is not their business to help re-elect the con- standardization Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

of the four States carried 2S,599,O00 passengers and in 1912 they carried 54,646, 000 passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Expects to be the Cyclone. Speaker Clark's 1916 hat is in the ring, but there's a cyclone coming Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The election in Hartford was a close one; there was more mud thrown, however, during the campaign than was necessary, and the singers are not happy today as they would have been had they left unsaid many things which must have hurt and which do not make votes on election day. It is unfortunate, that men al- low their judgment to be affected by politics and cause them to drag mat ters of a personal nature into a cam paiEn which have no business there. New Britain Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Vale college is not ready for an honor system in examinations-per- haps does net need it-judging from the result of the vote last week. A e-quarters vote was necessary, in favor of the system, for it's adoption. As it turned out, the total vote was less than three-fourths of the regis tered students in the academic depart ment. The vote was 5S7 in favor of the honor system, 355 against it. Thus the total vote cast was 942, and that Is one hundred less than three quarters of the college student body, whose four classes make up a total of 3197 There are 295 students in the senior class, 294 in the junior, 369 in the sophomore, and 439 in the freshman class. At the same time the discussion about the honor system was a good thing. It brought atten- tion to what a few men have been guilty of in examinations and it deep ened public sentiment against such men. There will be less cribbing in Yale, though the amount in academic has never been large-than there was before the honor system came up.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Love isn't the only thing to which the fancy of the young man or the old lightly or seriously turns in spring. Cleaning up of house or ward is an inherited tendency in those born in New England. The trouble is that there are a good many people here now who weren't born in New England. Cleanup week. is 3. means of inspiration of setting good ex- ample. of demonstrating the advan- tage of clearing away rubbish. It inspires thrift and pride as well as promotes good health.-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

The academic and Shelf. faculties have passed rules this week that af- feet absences from New Haven at the time of the out-of- town football game. either at Harvard or Princeton The team is not to be permitted to leave New Haven until the afternoon before the big game and as concerns the undergraduates, cuts from recitations either before or after the game will count triple. Evidently the faculty fear the annual footboll exodus.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10
BULLETINS SPECIAL YALE LETTER
Approach of Tap Day Directs Attention to Reforms in Senior
 Societies-Major General Leonard Wood Addresses
 Students-Class Fund in Memory of Francis G. Brown Not Ready for Honor System.

1901, scholar and athlete, & fund of $5,000 has been raised by members of his class, other graduates of the university and still other friends, both men and women, given to the univer- sity. and set aside to provide for a medal each year for the member of the junior class in Yale college who most closely approaches to standards of in tellectual ability, high manhood, ca pacity for leadership and service to the university set by Francis Gordon Brown.
 The members of the junior class are to submit five names of classmates to the committee of award, in the order of individual preference. and the choice will be made therefrom. The first choice will be this June.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

In memory Of Francis Gordon Brown
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-10

Norwich. Friday, April 10, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
STOCK EXCHANGE IS ID REOPEN
 BY LAST 0F MONTH
Declared That Most Banks With Wall Street Con- nectiOns Favor Resump-
 tiOn of Trading

New York, November 23.-That tho limited business before the end of the month was the substance of the assur- ances received today from responsible banking and brokerage authorities. It was declared most of the banks with Wall street connections now favor resumption of bond trading subject. of course. to price concessions.
 canvass of the more important local banking interests eicited conflicting opin- ions respecting the probable extent of foreign offerings of American bonds in the event of an early renewal of deal ings. Some houses of prominence as- serted that buying orders on their books far exceeded offers to sell. but the pros pective demand. it was added, was limited, almost entirely to high grade issues.
 Houses with German connections freely admitted the possibility of heavy selling orders and immitations along these lines were also conveyed by bankers repre- senting French and Dutch interests. It was noteworthy, however, that these overshadowing factors. exercised little If dn4I III iuence OH the DuSlfltss transacted during the day in the private market for bonds. all of which were at or near their recent high levels.
 Reopening of the Chicago stock ex- change attracted considerable attention The fact that some of the more, active stocks traded in there changed hands at prices approximating July 90 quotations was observed with satisfaction. Dealings were on moderate scale and denoted much caution.
 The market for foreign exchange failed to reflect any developments of impor- tance across the water. Cables and, sight bills on London were notably higher be- cause of an increased demand in which cotton figured promlnently
 Money for all dates was offered at , per cent, indicating further monetary ease.
 |News from the middle west indicated an awakening of activity in various lines of industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
ATTORNEYS
 ID CONTINUE FIGHT IN SUPREME COURT
Lamar Refuses to Issue a Writ of ErrOr-Case Will Be Taken to Other
 Justices

Washington. November 23.-Attor- ncys for Leo M. Frank, under death sentence for the murder of Mary Pba- gan in Atlanta in 1913, will carry to other members of the United states supreme court their application for n writ of error In Franks behalf. refused today by Justice Lamar.
 This announcement was made tonight by Henry Alexander of Franks coun- sel, who will remain in Washington to continue the attempt to get inter- vontion by the supreme court on the ground that Franks constitutional rights were violated because the yer dict was rendered during his absence from the courtroom.
 MT. Alexander said he had not lost hope that a writ would be issued. He cid not say, however, to which member of the court he would apply next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
FunstOn's Command of American Troops on Way
 Back to United States
GENERAL AGUILAR'S
 ARMY TAKES CITY
Method of Transferring City to Mex ican Authorities Displeases Car ranza-No Serious Disturb
 ance of Peace

Vera Crnx. Meu.. November 23.-The Mexican flag again Is flying over Vera Cruz.
 Brigadier General Funston and his command of sOO0 infantrymen md ma rines, which was landed here April 70, last, got under way late today and Gen. Candfdo Aguiisr's men took charge of the city. The United states transport Cristobal, bearing the first contingent of Americans, left the dock u ,5O D. m. for homc-
 The Mexicans marched In on the heels of the departing troops. but no serious dis turbance of the city's peace was regis tered,
 Residents of Vera Cruz who had heard of threats made by Villa followers and others opposed to General Carranza that they would resist occupation of the city by Aguilar's troops, breathed more freely as the Carranza soldiers moved nearer and nearer to the center of the city.
 The only unpleasant incident had no eff feet on the general situation. General Carranza wast quoted by representatives here as being displeased with the Amer ican method of delivering over the city and as having criticized sharply failure to make formal transfer of various de- partments.
 Communication between Vera Cruz and Mexico City was interrupted again to- night, the wires being cut between here and Cordoba, General Carranzas head quarters.
 General Aguilar personally raised the Mexican flag over the municipal pal ace tonight. Infantry was drawn up in front of the building during the cere- mony. A large crowd in the plaza cheered as the colors Were unferled, General Aguilar in statement to- night said:
 q am well satisfied that they day has ended so peacefully The Mexicans are pleased to have shown the civil ized world today that Mexico is a cul- tured nation and are well satisfied with the whole affair. I appreciate tn, efforts of the American people and tn, government which made 1t possible fol 4 the 9oeupat on to end this way. General Carranza will not arriv, here for two or three days, accordint | to General Aguilar.
 Aguilar Takes Charge | Vera Cruz, November 23.-Genera tContinued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

From the sea to tho Lys our ar tiUnry. thanks to the information sup pL d by our aeroplanes, rectified it's fire and succeeded many times in siIencing the German artillery.
 "On November IF in the region of Ypres we destroyed several German guns and on the 18th and goth, obtained inc same result at Nieuport on the 10th we also silenced German batter ies. smelling the Ypres station and the road from Boheringhe to Ypres.
 several times it seemed as though the German artillery lacked ammuni- ton. Some German shells failed to burst and we found they were missiles such a.s are used on the practice ground.
 No Positions Lost
 Tn the last five days oug infantry in this section has lost none of its positions; often it has gained ground. The partial attacks of the Germans always have been repulsed, while our offensive movements almost always have resulted in strengthening the ground we occupied.
 "On the 18th of November. north of Letses, Zouaves recaptured at the point Of the bayonet a wood, triangular in shape and difficult to hold.
 "The German trenches occupied by the Zouaves were filled with bodies.
 More to the south, on November 1T, the British found in another trench 1900 dead The enemy's losses continue heavy.
 Tt must be noticed that when our infantry weakens under the violence of an attack 1t Is the first to undertake counter attack. Thus General Vidal's troops in the region of Ypres on the night of November 17-1S retook wood which they had lost during the cay They made it a question of pride not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
ENGLAND PLACES $15,000,000 ORDER
 AMERICAN FIRMS

Chicago, November 23.-British orders for more than $15,000,000 worth of vehicle s, automobiles, wagons, sleds, harness and equip ment were brought back by Fred erick s. Fish of South Bend, Ind, who has just returned from Eng land, 1t was announced today. Eng land has contracted also for 800 automobile trucks from a Kenosha, Wis, firm, while France has ordered more than s1.000,000 worth of automobiles from Jackson, Mich, factory.
 Another war time order made lsnnwn hara to-day was a British
 1000 one-pound tins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

to postpone one moment the retaking of the position.
 Quiet in General
 Still farther south on the line from Armentieres to the Disc November 15, 16, IT, IS, 19, 20 and 21 were quiet in general. Our artillery scored happy vic tories. On the 17th it dispersed and de- stroyed a company of German bomb tirowers who were attempting to throw bombs in our trenches.
 Howard Beaumont our infantry on tho 18th did not obtain all the results it expected but our artillery played havoc in the German trenches and wire eiitanglements without the enemy's $ guns returning the fire.
 This success has made us the masters of positions from which we dominate the German defenses.
 From the Oise to the west of the Ar gonne there have been several severe en- agreements. Our guns have inflicted se- rious losses
 East of Rheims an ammunition store house was blown up.
 "On the 17th near vielarcy (Old Arcy) our heavy artillery demolished three Ger man guns and exploded caisson. The same day north of Craonne our guns si- fenced the fire from several of the en- emy's batteries.
 '.The next day near Amifontaine a German camp located by our batteries was compelled to move.
 'The 18th near Rougemaison we put in bad condition section of the One Hundred and F'ifty-fifth regiment of tho enemy and demolished extensive earth works near the farm Hurtebise.
 November 20 near Vailly we prevented the continuation by the Germans of trenching operations. Artillerymen Confident All these successes confirm the confi- dence of our artillerymen in the efficacy of their fire.
 "on the 17th the affair at Tracy-Le-
 tContlnued on Page Ten)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Building Demolished By
 NitrOglycerin Explosion
Workmen Warned and Seek Safety Mighty Explosion Com pletey Destroys Power Plant-Windows Broken and
 Houses Shaken for Miles Around

Chicago, November 2S-"Get under cover, everybody; the nitroglycerin tank is going to let go'
 This was the warning workmen of the Aetna Powder companys plant at Aetna, Ind. received today after the warning blast of the alarm whistle had driven workers in all the buildings to flee for the open air.
 terbuch. the nitroglycerin mixer, "the nitro tank is going. She began to sputter and go bad and I pulled the whistle and got away The fumes were so bad I hardly could get to the alarm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
BRITISH SUCCESS
 ON PERSIAN GULF

London, November 2S.-(7.55 D. m.) The official press bureau tonight made public the following communication is sued by the Marquis of Crewe, secre- tary for India, dealing with British military operations at the head of the Persian gulf and in East Africa:
 Recent operations in the Persian gulf have been crowned with even greater success than was anticipated atter the signal defeat inflicted on the Turkish forces November 15 and IT. The latter, abandoning all further re- sistance hepe. fled, leaving eight guns and many wounded in our hands. The Nalis of Basr and Bagdad accompanied ,tne defeated 'rurkish forces ifi theis , flight up inc Tigris river.
 "Basra ta river port on the Shat-el- Arab, 60 miles from the Persian gulf) was occupied on the 21st by our naval and land forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
SIEGEL SENTENCED TO TEN
 YEARS IN PENITENTIARY
New York Merchant Charged With Grand Larceny is Found Guilty of a Msdemeanor- Sentence Stayed Until
 June-Bail Fixed at $25,OOO

Siegel must appear before Justice Clarke in June and if his creditors have hcen substantially provided for further action on the prison sentence will be taken.
 Siegel was found to have committed a misdemeanor in obtaining credit on false financial statements. The jury was out about four hours.
 The iurv fnnk a course outlined hv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

The men sought shelter and watched the nitro building with fascinated eyes. In a few minutes there was Q mighty roar and the ground trembled as cloud of timbers and machinery scared into the air There was nothing but hole In the ground where the nitro building had stood.
 Windows were broken in the town. farm buildings damaged and people frightened in 10-nile radius. Thanks to the warn Ing siElai no one was hut,
 The woI'kmefi had been at tiier tasks os making explosives for about an hour when the alarm was sounded. It was the rule for every man to seek safety in flight when the signal gave notice that some of the dangerous mixtures had begun to go wrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
FIERCE FOREST FIRES RAGING
 OVER ARKANSAS
Vegetation Dry AS Result of Dr0uth Is Feeding Blazes. Situation Growing
 Serious

Little Rock, Ark. November 25.-Fanned by brisk wind. forest fires are raging in every section of Arkansas tonight. Several large tracts of timber have al- telephone and telegraph poles burned With vegetation dry as finder as a re- suit of a protracted drouth. the situa- tion is regarded as serious.
 On all railroads men are patrollng the tracks and beating back the fires.
 Between Little Rock and Hot Springs. a distance of co miles, 15 fires are re- ported.
 Of more than a score widely separated towns, from which dispatches were re- ceved tonight, Fayetteville, in north- west Arkansas. alone reported an ab- sence of fires.
 Hot Springs reports fires from the south creeping toward the city and hur- ried measures of safety being taken. At Magnolia, in southwestern Arkansas. farmers are fighting desperately to check the flames menacing their homes and in the vicinity of Wynne in the eastern DOT ton of tho state, dozen or more fires are reported
 Near Camden, the country home Of Arch Hamilton. state senator-elect. one oi the most costly residences in central Ar kansas has been destroyed. Mena. in southwestern Arkansas. neal the Oklahoma line. reports that dens, clouds of smoke are rolling over from Oklahoma where the fires seem to have assumed serious proportions. | A traveller arriving tonight from Du mas in southeastern Arkansas. said fire. extend along the railroad right-of-wa, | practically the entire distance between
 that town and Little Rock. more thai 100 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
GERMAN PRINCE
 IS MUCH BETTER

Amsterdam, November 2S.-(Via London, S:30 p. m.)-"Prince August William dourth son of the German Emperor), who was injured in motor car accident, is improving, but complete recovery will take a long time" says the Berlin correspond ent of the Telegraaff. The correspondent adds:
 Reports that the crown prince has been wounded are unfounded."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-German submarine rammed. Forest fires in Arkansas.
 Mexican flag floats over Vera Cruz. Battle turns in favor of Russians. Conformation as to country's defenses
 will not be made public. 3-sMost profitable corporation in United
 States. 5-Edtorial comment. 5-Tax legislation of paramount impor-
 tance.
 Coffin may head Alabama company Commission works on financial prob
 blem. 6Society. S-Markets. t0-Tive life savers drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

''In East Africa it appears that a force sent from British East Africa to seize an important German railway ter minal became heavily engaged just outside the town. But as the enemy were in superior strength, this force was compelled to fall back and await endorsements.
 At l a. m on November the at tack was renewed. When within 500 yards of the position the troops en- gagged in a heavy fire on their left flank. In spite of heavy casualties, the 101st grenadiers actually entered the town and crossed bayonets with the enemy. The North Lancashire regi- nient and the Cashmir rifles on the right pushed on in support under a very heavy fire and also reached the town. They found themselves opposed by tiers of fire from the houses and were eventually compelled to fall back to cover 800 yards from the enemy's position.
 'The losses were so heavy and the position so strong that it was con sidered useless to renew the attack and the force re-embarked to return to it's base to prepare for future operations
 From reports just received the total ca asualties in this unsuccessful opera ton were T95, including t4l British officers and men. The Rounded are mostly doing well. Many are conval- escent."
 A Reuters dispatch from Copenhagen says the crew of the SPA has arrived i'll Copenhagen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

Geneseoe. N. Y. November 2s.--short- ly before midnight tonight Henry U. siegel. the New York merchant, charged with grand larceny. was fouhn guilty of committing misdemeanpr
 Justice William W. Clarke imme- sisateIy sentenced siegel to pay fine of 5000 and to serve 10 months Tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
FRENCH REPORT OF
 WAR ACTIVITIES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

sailing under the Dutch, Norwegian or Italian flags. German subjects liable to do military service" in doing which 1t is claimed they not only have violated the established principles of international law as expressed in the declaration of Lon own legislation.''
 It adds that fin the same manner the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

Two German sailors, according to the correspondent, were rescued by the steam CT seriously injured but succumbed to their injuries. The remainder of the de- stroyer's crew were drowned
 The German torpedo boat destroyer s-l24 was built in 1903. She was of 65oo horsepower and had a speed of 2s knots. She carried a crew of about 60 men.