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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
MEXICAN CONVENTION
 s,,e APPOINTS A CABINET
To Take charae Of Porfciis of vari. '-A's ous Departments.

Washington, Oct 22.-The Mexican national convention at Aguascalientes, which recently voted itself the sov- ereign authority in Mexico, has ap- pointed a committee of five "to assume the duties'' of five cabinet positions. in Mexico City, according to advices to the state department today. The com mittee is to take charge of the port folios of foreign relations, war, public instruction, justice and finance.
 No mention was made in the des- patch of what the convention would do with reference. to the provisional presidency, but it has been expected that this question would await the ar rival of General Zapata or his dele gates for decision.
 A test of strength may come upon the effort of the commission to assume authority. Heretofore there has been no indication that the convention ip- tended to exercise executive functions. Moreover, there are intimations, not only in the press despatches but in official reports, that General Carranza has refused to recognize the soveignty of the assembly and proposes to con- tinue to exercise executive functions until there has been a general election
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
LINDAsuRY LAups
 STEEL CORPORATION
Proud of What it Accomplished in the
 Dark Days of 1907

Philadelphia, Oct. 22-"The Gary dinners, to which ninety per cent of the iron and steel manufacturers of the country came to discuss the situa- tion in the dark days of the panic of 1907, are a laurel and a crown in the history of the industry said Richard V. Lindabury. in argument for the de- fence today in the federal suit to dis solve the United States Steel corpora tion. Instead of apologizing for the action taken by the corporation at that critical period of the country's financial history, he added, the steel corporation is exceedingly proud of what it ac- complished.
 Mir. Lindabury said the iron and steel industry during the panic was hecom- ing demoralized, that E. H. Gary call- ed together the manufacturers to ex- change views and to prevent wide and sudden fluctuations in prices that would bring ruin to everyone in the business. As a result of these gath erings, he said, there was not one fail ure in the iron and steel trade for the first time in the history of panics. No prices were fixed at these dinners, as alleged by the government, nor was territory allotted or outputs limited, said counsel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Officers and
 Bandits in Battle
ONE OUTLAW KILLED AND AN.
 OTHER INJURED.
3 OTHERS SURROUNDED
More Than s4,ooo Found on One o the Dead Outlaws-Believed to B. of Gang That Recently Robbed 6ant of s2o.ooo.

Blaine, Washn., Oct. 22-Two men were killed. another mortally wounded and a fourth seriously hurt today al the international boundary In a fghi in which Canadian and American i'm. migration officers opposed five men believed to have formed the gang that recently. robbed a bank at Sedro- Woolley of s20,o00.
 lone Outlaw Killed.
 Clifford Adams, British ColIm- bian immigration officer and one ot the outlaws were killed. Another out law. shot in the hip. fired bullet into his head to end his own life. He is dying. James Keith, Northern Pacific railroad detective, was shot through the hand.
 Recovered S5,7oo.
 More than s4,ooo was found on the dead bandit, while the one now dying carried S1,700, mostly gold.
 Surviving Outlaws Surrounded.
 It is reported that the survivins outlaws are surrounded. The gang, which originally numbered fifteen men. is composed of Russians and Aus trians. Within IS months it has rob- bed dozen banks in the Pacific north west and more than half the original band have been killed by posses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
PUZZLED OVER DISPOSITION OF BELGIAN REFUGEES
Situation Is Heeominss More and More Serious.

Paris, Oct. 22. 10.35 p. m.-A des- patch from Havre says the problem of the disposition of the Belgian refugees is puzzling the Belgian government. H. Carton de Wiart, the Belgian min ister of justice. is quoted in the des- patch as saving:
 Under ordinary circumstances Bel gium produces only of1e-quarter of her needs in -faodstuffs. An attempt to furnish food to the Belgians in that part Of the country not already ruin ed would simply result in feeding Ger man soldiers
 AS to repatriating the BeIgians af- ter the German occupation has ended, it would be necessary to reopen the destroyed. The situation in the coun- try is becoming more and more se- rious."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
SECRETARY DANIELS AT
 HARTFORD DEMOCRATIC RALLY
interceded to Prevent Arrest of Man
 Who 'interrupted Him.

Hartford. Conn.,, Oct. 22-Secretary of the Nayy Josephus Daniels. the principal speaker at a democratic rally tonight, interceded in the behalf of a man in the audience who was inter- rupting him and requested the police not to make an arrest. The man who is said to. have been in the navy at one time. continually interrupted the secretary during his address. demand ing his reason for abolishing the use of intoxicants, in the navy.
 The police started to arrest him when the secretary sinterfered, and said to wanted to talk with him after the meeting. There was no more trouble and the disturber could not be found after the rally.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
SCIENCE NOTES.

The original Kaiser Wilhelm canal was begun only 27 years ago and was finished 19 years ago; nevertheless, although it was supposed to have been built large enough to accommodate the ships Of the future for a long period Of years, it was soon found that it must be greatly enlarged to keep pace with the increase in the size of the ships, particularly those of the navy. The locks of the old canal were 145 meters long, 23 meters broad and g meters deep; the new locks are 330 meters long, 45 meters broad and fl meters deep. They will have water content of. 207,900 cubic meters, as against a. content of 124, ,511 cubic me- ters for the Panama locks. The latter are 308 meters in length.
 One of the most troublesome difficult ties experienced in the maintenance of railway tracks is the tendency of the rails to crep in one direction. Creeping IS due to wave action induced in the rail by the passage of the heavily load ed wheels. It is much worse on tracks
 In which the travel is all iil ons dtcsc- uon, the creep being in the direction of the traffic. Much attention is be-
 ing directed today to the arresting of this movement, and several forms of very efficient antfcreepers are on -he market. They consist, usually, of an inexpensive form of clip with end jaws which engage the base of the rail the clips projecting below the base and fetching up against the adjoining
 ties. thereby locking the rail to the 1 roadbed.
 l Opening of the Cape Cod canal en- | ables all vessels as far south aI 1 Charleston, S. C., to save TO miles o,
 distance going to and from Boston l Translated into other terms, thii
 means that the average delay for the round trip yearly for barges ant
 schooners on the outside route is near.
 ly four days, which is equivalent to z
 pecuniary loss of 10 cents a ton on the | 7'OU0,0o0 tons of coal and on the larg
 amount of lumber carried by these lumber carried by steamers is 4,000,00l
 tons annually, and the same amour
 a ton will be saved by these boats il 1 using the canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
ALLIES ARE NOW
 FORWARDING OSTEND.
Shells Rain Down Upon Enemy caus-
 ing Terrible Destruction.

Amsterdam, Oct. 22. via London, t0:10 p. m.-The Telegraafs Sluis correspondent reports that the bom- bardment of Ostend and Nieuport is becoming still heavier.
 The shells of the aIlies," the cor respondent says, 'are raining down lpon the Germans and causing terrible destruction. The battlefields are GOV Ted with bodies. but fresh German roops continue to arrive. Since morning the Germans have retreated Nightly.
 "A French squadron is supporting he English warships, which can only se reached with difficulty by the Ger nan gunners.
 The German cavalry is useless and he, men and horses alike are being nown down.
 The allies positions are strongly brtified by inundations of territory md entrenchments. The allies in ad- heion to Ostend and Nfeuport, are also ring in the direction of Jabbeke, about even miles southwest of Bruges, in rder to destroy the railway between ,stend and Bruges.
 "All the Ostend hotels are filled with Founded.r'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
TO SETTLE STATUS OF
 AMERICAN OIL SHIPS
Issues Arising from Seizure by seiz- ure by British Cruiser Will Soon Be Adjusted.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Issues arising from the seizure by British cruisers of three American oil ships soon will be satisfactorily adjusted. in the opin- ion of the state department officials. The release, after a short detention of the tanker John D. Rockefeller, with the accompanying explanation by the British ambassador, Sir Cecil Spring Rice that the vessel was detained only because of doubt as to the destina- tion of her cargo, was construed as an admission by the British govern ment of the rights of the vessels prop erty under American registry to carry oil without molestation between neu-= tral ports.
 To facilitate uninterrupted voyages by merchant vessels carrying food stuffs, oils, metals and other semi- contraband material. it has been sug- gested that the manifest be vtsed by British consular officers in American ports which would insure the ships against detention by British or French cruisers, even temporarily, to mako searches. This matter is now under consideration by the officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23

a high official in Berlin says Lieu tenant General Count Helmuth von Moltke, chief of the. German general staff, is dying according to the Ex- change Telegraph's Amsterdam cor respondent.
 Everything" the correspondent adds lis being done to keep the news secret General von Moltke is suffer ing from an affection of the liver. The cure he was undergoing was inter rupted in July by the German mobili- zation.t He has now had to leave Elm peror Williams headquarters, General won Falkenhayn, the Prussian minister of war, being left in charge.
 Many German officers ascribe the check to the German advance to the forced retirement of General Von Moltke"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
TO INVESTIGATE
 STORAGE OF SUGAR
Secretary RedfieId Considering Plans for Carrying Out Senate Resolution.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Secretary Red- field today had under consideration plans for carrying out a senate reso- lution directing him to investigate re- ports that immense quantities of raw sugar are. being held in storage in New York and Philadelphia. 'in the expectation that Great Britain and France would be strong competitors for Cuban sugar in the near future and that the price of raw sugar will reach such a figure that the refined product in January and February may go to fifteen cent sa pound"
 The senate resolution was submitted by Senator Thomas of Colorado and maintained that such reported hold ing of sugar constitutes a violation of the law. The secretary was requested to make a. report of his investigation as soon as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
FORMER SENATOR LoRIMER
 INDICTED BY STATE COURT
One of IA for Muicting La SaIIe Street
 Bank, of S2,o0o ,oo0.

Chicago, Oct 22.-William Lorimer. former occupant of seat in the Uni ted States. senate; John K. Seagrave, chief clerk in the office of the. state auditor and twelve officers and em- ployes of the Lorimer and Munday Banks. of which the La Sale Street were indicated in the state court tas day. Thirteen true bills charging g conspiracy to ruin the various banks, operating a confidence game, emoezzle- ment and larcency were returned. lorimer and others were indicted in the federal court recently.
 The chief indictment of s2,O0O. .o00 of money and securities by making loans on questionable securities. some of which were given by companies controlled by those indicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
New York Policemen Suspected of Be-
 ing Spies. -

Paris, Oct. 22, 7.51 p. m.@The spy fever in Paris has been the cause of an unpleasant experience for two New York policemen, Lieutenant Michael Summers and Sergeant Barnard Ditsch. In consequence of an anony- nous letter received at police head quarters. denouocing them as suspect ed foreign individuals having a fIlffi- tary appearance. Summers and Ditsch were awakened in their hotel and com pelled to rise from their beds at dawn by detectives. The detectives, how ever, after an examination of the ,cre- dentials of the two policemen, ex- pressed their regret over the invasion of their bedrooms and departed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
LITIGATION OVER s1e,0oo0oo
 ESTATE OF JAMES CAMPBELL
John s. Leahy Appointed Administra-
 tor, With Bond of SIG, o,o0o,o

St. Louis, Oct. 22.-John S. Leahy today was appointed administrator pending litigation of the $16.0O0,000 es- tate of James Campbell, the railroad promoter. His bond was fixed at $10,- 900, GOO.
 Action was taken at the request of attorneys for nephews and nieces of MT. Campbell who are contesting his will, which left the entire estate to the widow and daughter. with the pro- vision that ultimately the property should go to St. Louis university for the establishment of hospitals and the strengthening of the medical school.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
12sTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF U. s. SUPREME COURT
Former President Taft Presided at
 Dinner Given in It's Honor.

Washington, Oct. 22.-A dinner to- night in. honor of the United States supreme court and commemorative of its 125th anniversary, presided over by former President William H. Taft and attended by Chief Justice White and the associate justices of the court. closed the annual meeting of the American Bar association. Peter w. Meldrin, of Savannah, Ga, had been elected president at the final business session.
 Invited as special guests were rep resentatives of the families of former chief, justices. These included William Jay of New York: Benjamin. H. Rut- ledge of South Carolina; Ernest Brad ford Ellsworth of Connecticut; Burwell Keith Marshall of Kentucky.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Plea for Men to Garrison countrys
 Coast Defences.

Washington, Oct. 22.-An urgent plea for more men to garrison the country's coast defences was made by Brigadier General E. Nh Weaver, chief of coast artillery. in his annaul report submit ted to Secretary Garrison No new fortifications were asked for in addi- ton to the proposed forts at Cape Henry to command the entrance to Chesapeake Bay,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
BRITISH WARSHIPS CONTINUE
 THEIR SMELLING OF GERMANS
FREIGHT RATE HEARING
 IS NEARING END
Counsel for Railroads Will Complete
 Their Case Today-opposition Plan
 Not Known.

Washington, Oct 22.-Counsel for the eastern railroads which are seek ing a general advance in freight rates of at least five per cent indicated to- day that their case before the Inter
 state Commerce Commission would be completed tomorrow, with the testt- mony of one more witness The attor- neys representing numerous shippers associations who have vigorously cross examined all witnesses have not announced their plans, but it is beiiev
 ed they will have few witnesses and that arguments will be presented soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
War Revenue
 Bill is Signed
PRESIDENT DASHES FROM GOLF
 COURSE TO CAPITOL.
TO BEAT ADJOURNMENT
Of Congress, Which Was Set for 6 p. m-Filibuster Tactics of South ern Democrats Fighting for Cotton Relief Upset Plan

Washington. Oct. 22-Filibustering or southern democrats who are fight inf for legislation to relieve financial stress in the cotton. states upset care fully laid plans for adjournment of congress at six tonight. Led by Sen ator Hoke Smith of Georgia, of the cotton belt, members at the last mom ent prevented action on a joint resolu- tion to adjourn sine die, already pass ed by the house and tonight it appear ed that unless an agreement could be reached tomorrow for a recess until after the November elections, congress would stay in session indefinitely with out a quorum of either house in
 Washington.
 The collapse of the adjournment pro
 gramme came after every hope for its success had been held out and supreme efforts had been made to accomplish the conclusion of the session after adoption in both houses of the confer ence reportt on the war revenue bill.
 President Signs War Tax Bill.
 A spectacular feature of. the situa-
 tion was a dash by President Wilson
 in an automobile from a golf course to
 the capitol to reach there in time to sign the war revenue bill before ad- johrnment. The president rushed into the capitol, followed by secret ser vice men, at 5: 45 o'clock in the even ing. Attired in his golf clothingI and without his reading glasses, he hast ened into the presidents room, whei c the revenue measure signed by Speak CT Clark, and Senator Clarke. president pro tempore of the senate, awaited
 him. Borrowing glasses from Senator
 Hughes of New Jersey, the president signed the bill and several others which were waiting for him.
 Hoke Smith Demands Roll Calls. | Senators ran in and out of the pres | idents room, holding their watches while Senator Maritime vainly sought | to have passed the resolution which | the house had passed early in the l day. providing for adjournment sine | die at six o'clock At tsevery turn h< was met by filibustering tactics oi i Senator Hoke Smith, who demanded successive roll calls on motions to ad | journ until tomrrow, to recess unti ! eration of executive business. This l kept the senate busy until six o'clocl | the clock in the house having beer turned back meanwhile in the hope
 that the senate might pass the reso- | lution. ~--t
 | When six o'clock arrived democra- | tic senators who had been fighting fol | adjournment. gave up. The house res olution hal automatically died, ana | Senator Stone moved that the senate | go into executive session.
 Majority Leader Underwood ther hastened to the house with the an nouncement that there was no hope O. adjournment of the session. The house | had then been waiting some time | without a quorum present and ad | journment until tomorrow was ordered | Representative Underwood said latel that he did not believe it would b' | possible to get another quorum to pas! an adjournment resolution until aftel the elections.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23

There has been no cessation of the battle in Belgium and northern France. All the official communica. tions declare that the fighting is of the fiercest character and that the British warships continue to aid the allies on land with heavy smelling from their guns. One report has 1t that the British fleet is being assisted by a. French, squadron. it
 British Administration PIeased
 The British admiralty praises the work of the warships and reports great It adds that the naval losses have been small and that the German artillery Is having difficulty in finding the range. The operations of the British warships are under the direction of Rear Ad- miral Hood.
 On the other hand, Germany officially reports that a British torpedo boat de- stroyer off the Belgian coast has been put out of action by the German shells and refers enthusiastically to the progress or the battle along the whole front.
 Germans Taking Strong Offensive
 Evidently the Germans are taking a strong offensive because the French official communication, in referring to the violent engagement which has been going on for several days. says thet the Germans have not been able, to force back either. the Belgian army or the Franco-British troops.
 Enemy Retreafing From Warsaw
 From Petrograd comes reiteration of the official report that the Ger mans are continuing their hasty re- treat from Warsaw, and that desper- ate, engagements are being fought tn Gafcia-
 Emperor William and the German headquarters staff have retreated from Czenstochowa, Russian Poland, into Silesia, according to a London Daily News dispatch from the Russian capt- tal.
 Indian Troops Not Vet Engaged
 The Earl of Crewe, secretary of state for India, is. authority for the state ment that the Indian troops which Great Britain has brought to the con tinent have not yet been engaged in the fighting, though their early particl- patton is expected.
 Large numbers of Germans and: Aus trianS have been taken from London and inte-ned in the detention camps and an echo of the threatened invasion of the British Isles by Zeppelin dirigi- ble balloons is found in the fact that Westminster Abbey has been insured against damage from airship attacks.
 A private letter received in Amster- dam says that Lieutenant General Won Moltke. chief of the German staff, is dying.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
sETRoGRAD REPORTS SUCCESS
 OF RUSSIAN ARMIES
Rapid Retreat of Germans from War
 saw Continues.

Petrograd, Oct. 22.-The official communication issued by general leadquarters tonight says:
 ''The -apid retreat of the Germans rom Warsaw continues. The bom- ardment by the enemy's heavy artill- ny has caused no essential damage to he fortificatipns of Ivangorod or the ridges.
 re still being fought. During the dvance in the region between Przem- si and the Vistula we captured more han thirty officers, 1000 soldiers and lany rapid fire guns. To the south of 'rzemysl the ussian operations are eVeluping, also with success"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Mysterious Murder at Kingston, N. Y

Kingston, N. r., Oct. 22.-Mrs. Ed ward Van Aiken, 50 years of age. was mysteriously murdered at her home at Port Ewen, near Kingston, this after noon. Her body was discovered in her bedroom by her husband when he re- turned from Kingston, after an ab- sence from home of two hours. Mrs. Van Aken's head had been battered in and marks on her throat indicated that she also had been choked-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Rev. Dr. King Resigns Presidency of
 A. M A,

Providence. R. l.. Oct. 22.-Difference of opinion regarding the, relations of the American Missionary. association with the National Council of Congrega- tiona1 Churches caused Rev. Dr. Henry c. King of. Ohio to resign the presi- dency of the association shortly after his election today. Dr. King was in- dueed to withdraw his resignation un- til the association. had taken a definite stand on the question that prompted his action. f'-'s'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Princeton Raises Tuition Fee

Princeton, N.'J., Oct 22.-The trus- tees of Princeton university at their for regular students from $16O to s175 a year. This change will go into ef- feet in September, 1915. At the same time the trustees voted to increase from S100 to $115 the remission of tuition which is granted to needy stu dents
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
suffraaists Give Dinner.

was held toniht at a local hotel in honor of the political parties in the state which had endorsed, woman suf- frage. A meeting was held later in the evening in Unity hall, at which the speakers were Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Dr. George w. Nasmyth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
DESTROYED GERMAN -..-. SUBMARINE BASE
Discovered by British on an Uninhabit- ed Rock of the Shetland Islands

London, Oct. Correspondence of The Associated Press).-British war vessels discovered, raided and destroy ed a German submarine base in one of the uninhabited rocks of the Shetland Islands in the North Sea, according to a report from Sotland. It is said that there was a large stock of oil, battery plates and extra torpedoes stored there for the use of submarines strik- ing at the North Sea fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
kronprinzessin ceciIie to Stay at Bar
 Harbor.

Bar Harbor, Maine. Oct, 22-Pro- ceedings connected with the proposed transfer of the North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie from this port to Boston. came to a halt tonight because of the unexpected departure of her commander, Captain Charles Polack. It is understood here that he went to New York to confer with agents of the line.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-23
Movement. of steamships

Kinsale, Oct 22.-Passed: Steamer Seltic,l New York for Liverpool.
 Lizard, Oct. 22.-Passed: Steamer Ryndam, New York for Rotterdam.
 Piraies, Oct. 22-Arrived: Steamer Animal, New Tor.
 Liverpool, Oct. 22.-Afrived: Steam CT Laconia, Boston; Tunisian, Mon treal. -