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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
RELIEF CORPS ENTERTAINED
 GRAND ARMY VETERANS
With Musical Programme and Ad- dresses of Department Officers.

SedgWick'S WomaH'S Relief Corps, No. Is, entertained husbands, members of the Sedgwiek post, No. l; G. A. R. and wives at a delightful social time in the Buckingham memorial Friday evening and there was an attend ance of well toward 200 at the pleas ant affair. An excellent supper was provided by the regular supper com mittee of which Mrs. Dorethea w. Bal com is chairman at 6.30 and the pro- gramme of entertainment arranged by a committee headed by Mrs. Annie E. Woodman followed. The president, Mrs. Maude E. Baker, presided. Mu- sic was furnished by the Ideal Man dolin club.
 As sZ>ociai surprise to the veter- ans three department officers were present and were not announced until time for the programme to open. They were: Department Commander James R. Sloane, Charles A. Breckenridge A. D. C., and chief of staff, and AL bert A. May, assistant adjutant gen. eral and assistant quartermaster gen. eraL all of Meriden The president, Mrs. Baker, welcomed the gathering and prayer was offered by the chap lain, Mrs Henry Beswick. There were enjoyable piano selections by Mrs. Josephine Hiscox and Miss Hazel Ban field. Miss Maizie Rider delighted with vocal selections and Miss Car rie Woodward entertained with hu- moreus readings.
 There were interesting remarks by mander Orrin M. Price, Vine s. Stet- son and Past Department Commander Mrs. Marietta Wright.
 At the close of the formal pro- gramme there was an enjoyable so- ctaI time and dancing was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

The case of O'Connell vs. Moriarty, permission to file demurrer to the com plaint, was continued one week.
 The case of Seretto vs. Schwaner ct al, bill of particulars, went off.
 A postponement was allowed in Carleton ct al vs. Pennsylvania Oil Co.,, action on claims, order to sell book accounts and allowance of re- ceiver's account.
 In Long vs. Long, non-suit for fail ure to comply with order of court, and Barger vs Speirs, foreclosure, answer or judgment, there were postpone ments.
 The plaintiff was ordered to give bonds of s75 for prosecution and three weeks were allowed in the case of the New England Transportation Co vs. Haskell.
 Court came in at 1915 and adjourned shortly after Il o'clock.
 The following were the assignments made:
 < Tuesday, Feb. 3-Perkins .vs. Per- kins, William Collins vs Alexander M. Purdy, Annie w. Coggeshall vs. Will liam CoggeshaH.
 Wednesday, Feb. 4-Rebecca S. Elionsky ys. Iman Elionsky.
 Tuesday, Feb. 10 (speciaD Wash Westerly Traction Co and others.
 Tuesday, Feb. IT (speciaD-Nor- wich, Colchester and Hartford Trac- ton Co. vs. Norwich, Colchester and Hartford Construction Co.
 Tuesday, Feb. "A (specia) )-Clar- ence M. Cohen vs. Charles F. Thayer.
 Thursday, Feb. 26 (speciaD-J. HI Browning. admr, vs. John W. Hull and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
YANTIc HAPPENINGS
Village Sees Hope of Pickle Saltins
 Station to Be Located Here.

Yantic is very active at present. The new managers of the mill are employ ing many men and are installing much new machinery in the part of the mill formerly used for wool storage. An engine is being installed in that room to furnish the power for the machin-' cry. It is said that all departments will be in full working order by the lrst of March.
 A new industry wishes to establish a plant here. A representative of an old established pickle concern is in town and has arranged to meet the farmers in this vicinity. in Firemens hall Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock The firm he represents wish es to establish a saking and sorting plant at the southern end of the terri tory of the Central Vermont railroad D. T. Lawrence, general freight agent of the Central Vermont, will be here and give his ideas on the handling and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
DISCOVERY COMES
 AFTER s,ooo YEARS
Buffalo House Takes the Taste Out of
 Castor Oil.

Since the earliest days of medicine chemists have been trying to take the taste out of castor oil.
 The secret has at last been discov- cred by Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo, who are among the largest producers and rehners of vegetable oils in the world. They have removed the castor oil taste, Jand smell, too, purifying the oil and making it better and more effective.t Nothing is added to it, nothing good taken out of it.
 KeIlogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is tasteless in the true sense. hven cfiil- dren take it easily, for all the nau- seating effect is removed.
 Sold now at all drug stores in 25c and soc sizes. Ask for Ke1logg's Taste less Castor Oil by name, for there are several preparations of castor oil, mixed and favored, which are not fasteless and do not act as well.
 The public is protected by the trade mark, a green castor leaf, bearing the signature, Kellogg's.
 Made only by Spencer Kellogg & Sons. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.. oil re1ners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
CHANGED DIAMOND AROUND
 AT THE ARMoHY
New Layout Made for Indoor Base ball Game by Fifth Company.

Members of the Fifth company, Coast artillery, were at the aFHleFy on Friday evening engaged in laying out a diamond for the indoor baseball game which their team is to play against the aggregation of biz league stars that is coming here.
 Fora the better accommodation Of the spectators the diamond was laid cut differently from it's former loca- ton and home plate is now located at the farther end of the armory in stead of close up to the gallery This will bring the whole field of play uD- der the Spectators view much better than before.
 A further list of players who will be on the pig league team has been received and includes Thompson of the Canadian league, Collins of the Texas league, Dietz of the Trj-State league, Fisher. McRoblin and J. J. McGraIh-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
TO OBSERVE CENTENNIAL.
Sunday School of Second Consrega- .
 tionaI Church 100 Years Old.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sunday school teachers of the Second Congregational church was held Fri day evening in the Sunday school rooms with A officers and teachers present An excellent supper was served the company at 6.s0 by a special committee of ladies of which Mrs. F. A. Bill was chairman.
 recommendation for organized classes in the secondary department was considered and plans for the work of teacher training class were dis cussed. Plans for the celebration of the Tooth anniversary of the Sunday school some time in the spring were also begun. The school was organized in 1874 and Is the oldest in Norwich. An elaborate celebration of the cen- tennial is planned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

rating of the vegetable in connection with the representative of the firm
 This section of New England has always been a very good location for the growing of cucumkers and Yantic is easy of access for garden truck and is approached by good roads. It is hoped that the farmers will o-operate with the manufacturers and help this new industry to locate here. The viii lage has been dormant for the past six months, making conditions that have been felt by the merchants and tue villagers. Danbury has one of these pickle stations and the farmers find it a profitable way to get rid of their cucumbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

whist Friday evening in Owls hail Twenty tables were played and prize were awarded as follows: Ladies first, Mrs. Cram, shopping bag second, Mrs. Bresnahan, drawing room set: conso- lation, Miss Ring. Mems first, MT. Miller, deck of cards in case; second, Clarence Sholes, tie pin; consolation, Fred F'riswelI.
 Ice cream and waters were served by the committee in charge and piano selections were furnished by Frank E. ,Aete
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
SUIT FOR $6,ooo
Brought by Joseph T. Donovan for Injuries in Wreck Near Westerly.

A suit for $5,060 damages was filed In the superior court at Providence Friday against the New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad company by Joseph T. Donovan of Norwich, who claims that he was injured in the Westerly train wreck on Oct. 25. 1913.
 Donovan says that he was a passea- ger on an express train that left the rails nsar Westerly by reason of a de- fectiye rail that Brelxe He was thrown about in the car and received broken ankle and injuries to his left side and foot
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
neatb nue to Natural causes.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. S0.-Coroner John J. Phelan tonight practically completed his investigation into the death of Mrs. Hannah A. Cross, a wealthy widow, here last November, and he said everything pointed to the fact that her death was due to natural causes
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

Dover. Mass, Jan. 30-The factories of the Hodgson Portable Building com pany were destroyed and the station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was damaged by fire tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
Taft at Ottawa.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. s0-WilIiam H. Taft, former president of the United States. arrived in Ottawa tonight from Toronto, where he spent two of the haippiest days of my life" he said, and is the guest of the Duke and Ouch ess of Connaught at government house.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
TO ALL FARMERS IN THE VICINITY
 0F YANTIC.

It is the desire of an old and well established pickle concern to erect a salting plant, or station, on the line of the Central Vermont R. R.
 A representative of the company, with Mir D. T. Lawrence, General Freight Agent of the c. V. road wish to meet all interested in raising cucum- bers in the YANrIC FIRE ENGINE HALL. Wednesday afternoon at 7 o'clock Feb. 4th, 1914, when they will fully explain the project.
 We believe this to be a good thing, and want all interested, far and near, to come to the meeting, and do all they can to secure this, rather than let 1t go to some other locality
 H. J. GIBBS,
 W. E. MANNING,
 jan31d Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31
No Obligation

to buy when you come to our store to look.
 We make our great FUR NITURE displays for the pur- pose of allowing you to see what the new articles for home furnishings consist of, what the prices are, and how much better you can do trad ing here than elsewhere, so come in and see the offerings in the Furniture line.
 You'll buy before you've looked far.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-31

About 2,500 employees will be re- quired on the Panama canal.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
NAVY is ouTcLAssED.
Army's WelI-Ralanced Machine Defeats
Football Rival.

Philadelphia United States
Military Academy football team de-
feated the Naval Academy eleven by a
score OF 20 to 0 in the annual service
game on Franklin Field Saturday
The gridiron superiority of the
Cadets over the Midshipmen was as
marked as the score would appear to
indicate. Once the powerful and we'll
balanced Army machine started its
march for the initial touchdown the
ultimate outcome OF the game was
never In doubt. The Annapolis COM
bination was outplayed and outclassed
in every department and but for the
splendid fighting spirit of the Navy
in the face Of certain defeat, the score
would have been even larger
Although the game lacked the close
ness and thrill that has featured Army
Navy battles Of other years, 1t fur
nished the splendid scenic picture
which distinguishes 1t from all other
games of the season and formed q
fitting climax upon which to sound
football taps for 1914.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
GREATEST WHEAT
AREA IN HISTORY
Record liarvestin 9l5Demand-
ed BY War.
BELLleERENTs ARE BUSY
Women and Children Are Sowing seed
For the Spring Crop So That
There VIII BE Plenty OF
the Food Grain.

Washington, D. C.-The greatest
wheat area in the worlds history win
be planted for the 1915 harvest as
result Of the European war, in the
opinion OF Charles NJ. Daugherty.
statistical expert OF the Department OF
Agriculture. In a report just made
public Mr.. Daugherty says:
'As result of the war in Europe,
q worldwide tendency exists to in
crease the acreage Of wheat Doubt
less the most extensive area in the
history of the world will be seeded
during the present autumn and coming
spring. A prospective heavy demand
for this important food grain by the
importing countries Of Western Eu-
rope is likely, il seeding conditions
favor, to give extraordinary stimulus
to sowings OF both winter and spring
varieties in the two great exporting
countries of North America and to
those sowings now being finished un-
der auspicious circumstances in Brit
ish India.
In the Southern Hemisphere seed
ing was completed before the war be-
gan and the effect of present economic
conditions upon extension of areas
there will be manifest only in the
spring and summer Of 1915.
In Europe, where ordinarily over
half the worlds wheat is produced,
the indications are that all available
labor resources, in both neutral and
contending nations, will be utilized to
the utmost for getting in full or In
creased areas. In Italy, whose wheat
acreage is ordinarily second in extent
to that Of no state in Europe, except
ing Russia, 100000 acres, it is said,
will be added to the crop.
In the contending countries,
extraordinary efforts are being exerted.
In autumn seeding The services OF
women and children, men exempt
from military services, refugees,
prisoners of war and soldiers tenn
porariIy relieved from the ranks are
being utilized in the fields as occa-
sions permit and require. Because OF
strained labor conditions and of the
occupation of certain territory during
seeding time by contending troops
some local contractions Of area seem
inevitable. The reduction, however, is
likely to be compensated by increased
sOwings in neutral nations.
"In Western Europe, particularly in
England and France. the autumn sow
ings of wheat are somewhat in arrears,
but as large part of these countries
is favored with mild climate. making
sowing operations possible at times
during the entire winter, little anxiety
is expressed over the present delay.
Reports from Germany and other couns
tries of Central Europe indicate that
seeding operations have been carried
on with activity"
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
WILSON TO THE
WARR|NG POWERS
His DisapprOvaI Of the Dropping
of Bombs.
ON THE. UNFORTlFlED CITIES
President Notified U. 8. Represen-
tatIves IN Europe To Carefully
Convey His Views To
Warning Nations.

Washington, d. President VIII
SON has communicated unofficially to
the diplomatic representatives of the
United States in the belligerent coun-
tries of Europe his disapproyaI of at
tacks by bombs from air craft dropped
on unfortified cities occupied by non.
combatants.
The President was careful not to
take the matter up officially, and did
not even make his communication
through the State Department, but
personally addressed the American am
bassadors abroad. The President
took this course, it just became known,
nearly two months ago. The facts
came to light through the publication
of a report that the President had dis
cussed the matter with European diplo-
mats here. This, however, was de-
MED by some of the prominent diplo-
mats mentioned in connection with it,
including the German Ambassador
Just how the American diplomats
abroad were4t to convey President VIII
sons feeling In the matter to the
foreign governments has not been dis
closed, as White House oficials, de-
clined to discuss the subject.
1t Is believed here. however, that
the President called attention to the
article in The Hague convention of
1907, to which all the principal bel
ligerents were signatory, which pro-
vides for notice of "a hours before
bombardment or atatck in order that
non-combatants may remove them
selves from the danger zone.
It is not believed that the Presi-
dent mentioned any specific violation,
but expressed his views on the general
subject Of aerial attacks. Through
unofficial character Of the communica-
tion it was intended by the President
to bring about better understanding
about aerial warfare without actually
involving the American government in
the matter. .l
1t is supposed that the American
diplomats used their good ohlces, com
seQuently, in a personal way with the
belligerent governments, without per-
haps even mentioning the fact that
they were doing SO at the request Of
the President. as such methods of OBJ
tanning a desired end are not unusual
in diplomacy. 81
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
EPITOME OF
WAR NEWS

Gillian maritime officials issued
statement in which It was declared
that Germany had violated neutral
Ity by seizing the coal and provision
supplies on two ships, one Of them
anAmerlcan, and had sunk French
bark in territorial waters.
Washington reported that bomb hurl-
ed by German aeroplane broke the
windows Of the United States Con-
sulate at Warsaw and killed several
persons in the street. e
OF Havre two British ships were sunk
by German submarine and a Brit
ish collier was destroyed by mine
of the English coast at Grimsby.
The British dreadnausht Audaelous,
sunk by a mine or torpedo In the
Irish Sea, has been raised and
towed to Belfast for repairs.
Winston Churchill deprecated Brit
aims losses at sea. He said the
British navy had paralyzed Ger
many's commerce, and could retain
Its supremacy # Il should lose one
dreadnaught q month. for a year,
In which time Britain will have
fifteen new ships Of this class.
The French OFFICIAL report said that
the battle in Belgium was at .
standstIlI- Il announced = defeat Of
the Germans on the Aisne.
The AustrIans declared that they were
advancing continuously In serxla
and told Of the capture Of 500 men
and one cannon.
The Russian army in Caucasus re-
ports heavy losses In the campaign
against the Turks.
Field Marshal Sir John French de-
ciared that almost the entire active
German army was tied to the
trenches along the 2so-mIle western
battle front
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
zAPATA IMPOSES
TAX ON MEK|CANS
Prefers this to Indiscrlminate
ConfisCatiDn.
CARRANzA LEFT NO FUNDS


Washington, D. C.-Except for q
few isolated cases Of robbery and vic
lence, which resulted in severe punish.
ment to the offenders as soon as de-
tected. the Zapatista forces have main
tanned good order in Mexico City, &C.
cording to adyices from the Brazilian
Minister to the State Department.
AS no mention was made by the
minister Of any injury to Spanish sub
jects officials here do not credit the
rumors that several Spaniards were
killed. though telegrams OF inquiry
have been dispatched to Mexico City
for definite information.
The. Brazilian Minister declared in
his dispatches that the people of Mex
leo City were rapidly regaining con-
idence and that the situation in the
city was being well handled. Tne
Zapata military commander has issued
q decree .levying a tax of one-half the
regular property tax, which, he says, is
needed to pay troops and the expenses
of police and government, because the
Carranza administration left the treas
ury empty. The Zapata commander in
his proclamation explained that the
method of raising money by taxation
was preferred to the indiscriminate
conhscations and levies which the Car
ranza officials had practiced.
Nothing was known by the Brazilian
Minister at the time he fled his dis
patch, as to the time when General
Villa or his forces would arrive. Pre-
viously he telegraphed that agents Of
villa and the convention were work
Ing in perfect harmony with the zapata
officials.
Wireless reports from Tampico said
the situation outside Of the city in the
oil fields was disturbed, as bandits be-
longing to no factions of the Mexican
controversy have apparently gotten
control Of Panuco. While they have
looted many Mexican stores. they have
not injured Americans or their inter
ests. so far as reported. The Ameri-
can Consul and naval authorities at
Tampico are arranging to care for any
refugees who may come into Tampico
from the Panuco oil district.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
AMERICAN EXPORTS REMvE.
October Trade Balance For Country
Is sS7, 7,ooo, ,oco.

Washington, D. C.-American ex-
port trade. crippled by the European
war, showed signs of revival during
October and the month ended with a
balance Of trade in favor Of the United
States of more than $57.0O0.00O. as
shown by statistics just issued by the
Department of Commerce.
There was an increase of more
than $S9,OO0,0OO in October exports
over September. although the total
was almost $7S,OO0.0oO below October,
1913. Imports in October fell Of more
than $1.O0O,0OO from the September
trade, but were $4,1O0,O0O more than
during October last year.
In the s1s5.4O4,6SO October exports.
foodstuffs. crude and manufactured,
and food animals formed the principal
items with a total of $73,635. 900, an
increase of $S2.000.000 over October,
1913. Crude manufacturing materials
showed a decrease.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04

development Not Expected, but Situation Almost Un-
precedented, Official Petrograd Report States
KAISER MASSES HIS FORCES IN BELGIUM

Petrograd, (via London "A review
OF the military operations in the last
week at Lodz. as given out semi-ofi-
cially here, indicates that the Ger
man Army under Gen. Won Mackensen
has been cut in three parts.
The right wing is still struggling
fifteen miles west southwest Of Lodz
in an attempt to unite with the column
sent to its assistance from Wieiun.
The centre Is ten miles northeast by
north of Lodz, and is still engaged
in a desperate effort to cut its way
west to rejoin the left wing, which is
partially cut from the strongest posi-
ton on the Vistula. This army, the
review asserts, is moving back before
Russian onslaughts, but Is stubbornly
disputing the Russian advance.
In this quarter the Russian advance
is from Gombin. fifty miles north Of
Lodz. 1t is estimated that the centres
Of the three parts of the German
force are at least twenty miles apart
and that the middle one is acting
entirely on It's own initiative, being
completely isolated from the others.
It is said that the main bodies of
the German wing are maintaining q
thin line OF communications to the
rear, extending in semi-circular shape
distance Of forty miles. Russian
experts declare this situation Is almost
Unprecedented In the history Of war
fare. In the opinion of these experts
the operations will not result in the
complete surrounding Of the Germans.
but they declare that the purpose Of
the German campaign against War
saw has been entirely frustrated.
The Germans are estimated to
have lost 100000 in dead alone since
the heavy lighting began ten days
back along the banks OF the Bzura and
swung round to the present arena
near Lodz.
In the last eight days the Russians
in Galicia have captured nearly 40,-
900 Austrian prisoners, with guns,
maxims and stores.
From Berlin comes an official state
ment saying that the Russian advanc-
es near Eodz have been checked and
that the Germans have made success
full counter attacks. An unofficial re-
port from Thorn says that Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg has captured Co.,
600 Russians and $50 cannon and ma
chine guns.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
YOUTH BEATEN TO DEATH.
Called From Church Social BY TWO
omradss-Rrass knuokles Used.


Huntington. w. Va. During q
church social at Polkadot, Ohio, near
this city, Lawrence watson, IL years
old. was called from the church and
beaten to death by two comrades, who,
the authorities say. are Bray Dillon
and Ezra Knight, of MiIlersport. Ohio
Both boys are under arrest
The youths. apparently the best Of
friends. had gone to the social to-
gether, accompanied by some girl
friends. A quarrel occurred, Knight
and Dillon leaving Later they are
said to have used the name OF girl
as g pretext to lure Watson from the
building. They are alleged to have at
tackled Watson. using steel knuckles.
His cries brought a hundred per
sons from the church, but his skull had
been crushed in several places when
they reached the scene. The assail-
ants fed. but were later captured.
The midland journal., 1914-12-04
BOY KILLED IN FlRg.

Two Men and Woman Injured In
- West Virginia Blaze.
Winchester. Va. Robert Furley, Is
years old, was killed instantly, a
woman's leg was crushed and two men
were severely injured by falling tim
bers, when the large plant of the
Berkeley Evaporator Company. at In
wood W.. Va, was destroyed by fre,
The flames spread so rapidly that
many men and women were forced to
jump from second-story windows,
while others tainted. Some were in
jured while rushing down a blazing
stairway.