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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
NEW YORK VISITED BY
 SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM
Three Persons Killed and Twenty in jured-Lightnins Struck Many Places

New York, Aug. 11-An electrical storm accompanied by a strong wind and brief but heavy downpour of rain swept suddenly over the city and vicinity late today. Three persons were killed and twenty injured. light ming striking in several places and the snoring of a new subway cav1ng upon fifteen laborers. The steamship Scottish Prince, of the Prince line which had left her pier bound for Brazil. ran ashore on Governors Is- land, while avoiding collision with a ferryboat in the harbor, but was float ed undamaged ten minutes later and continued on her course
 A bolt of lightning descended near Charles Seimert, so frightening him that he dropped dead of apop1eXy. Lightning struck a motor launch con taining William l.. Anderson and Freda FienberG, killing Anderson and severely burning the woman. In Yon- kers, a bolt fell among a company of moving picture actors, killing Charles Fisher and stunning four companions.
 Four of the laborers caught in the collapse of subway snoring were se- riously injured. Timbers and dirt buried them alive for a time, the work of rescue by city firemen being made more difficult when water poured into the excavation from a broken main.
 The storm brought refreshing breezes in its wake after a day of heat which had caused a number of prostrationS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
STORY OF AN EYEWITNESS
 OF THE NAVAL BATTLE
Between British Cruisers and German
 Submarines.

Edinburgh, Aug. 12.-The Scotsman today prints the story of an eye witness of the naval battle between British cruisers and German subma- rines in which the submarine U-15 was lost.
 "The cruiser squadron on Sunday" the story runs. Suddenly became awaye of the approach of the sub marine fiotilla The enemy was sub merged, only the periscopes showing above the surface of the water. The attitude of the British in the face of this attack was cool and the enemy was utterly misled. when suddenly the cruiser Birmingham steaming at full speed. fired the first shot. This shot was carefully aimed not at the submerged body of submarine, but at the thin line of the periscope.
 "The gunnery was accurate and shattered the periscope. Thereupon the submarine, now a blinded thing, rushed along under water in imminent danger of self destruction from col lision with the cruisers above.
 The sightless submarine was then forced to come to the surface. where upon the Birmingham gunner fired the second shot of the fight. This shot struck at the base of the con ming tower, ripping the whole of the upper structure clean and the 'U-l5 sank like a stone.
 "The remainder of the submarine notilla fed"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
EMPEROR WILLIAM IS
 SERIOUS BUT CONFIDENT
Gave Glowing Account of What He Termed German Victory at Lieee.

Berlin, via Copenhagen, Aug. 10. to london. Aug. II. 2.30 a. m.-Emperor William today received James W. Gerard, the American ambassador, in he palace garden and conversed with Jim at length. The emperor appear d to be in a serious mood, but con- ident lie spoke of the capture of -iege, where he said the German and Belgian troops were about equal nu- nerically. The Belgians. he added, were behind Notifications, but the Germans charged with bayonets and destroyed everything. The Belgians were put to flight, abandoning arms n great numbers.
 The German and British govern nents have requested the American ambassy to intervene with the pur- pose of fixing time for the merchant nen of the two countries to quit the ports of hostile countries
 Tuesday morning all Americans de- string to depart for the United States were called to the embassy to be en- rolled
 The first list of losses in the fighting was published today. It contained only 64 names
 Many rumors are in circulation here. Among them are statements that Namur. Belgium, and Belfort, Belfort. France. have been captured There Is no confirmation, but the re- ports are believed here to be true.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12

family. Dr: Grayson and Secretary Iumulty. Two old hymns, girIhood IaVorites of Mrs. Wilson were sunr oy the church choir. The Rev. Dr. Sydnor then read briefly from the scriptures and spoke of the beauty and character of Mrs. Wilson's life.
 Silent. SorrowfuI Procession.
 As soon as the church service was ended the short journey to Myrtle dressed in white and holding laurel branches, lined the streets through which the procession passed. Behind them were thousands of people. with pared heads bowed, silent and sor- rowful.
 Downpour of Rain.
 The cortege was close to the cerne- tery when rain began to fall. The downpour soon became torrential. A tent erected over the grave gave rar- tial shelter to the family group. buf the thousands of people who came to witness the burial were without protection.
 President Made No Effort to coros~T
 His Grief.
 Services at the grave were brief and of impressive simplicity. The president stood with head bowed as the final rites were performed As ta stood there with his daughters Mir. Wilson made no effort to conceal his grief. AS the hushed voice of tho preacher read the burial service, the presidents form was visibly shaken by emotion and tears streamed down his cheeks. Others of the party wept silently. Alter the final benedictiou was pronounced the president slowly returned to his carriage. His eyes were as those of one dazed. but his step was firm and his face was stern and set.
 Flowers Piled High Over Tonb.
 After the casket was lowered and the grave filled heaps of flowers, the tribute of the nation, were piled high over the tomb.
 Passed GirIhood Home.
 On the way to the cemetery the procession passed the house where Mrs. Wilson lived as a girl and am other spot above the banks of the Etowah river where tradition has ft that she promised to become the fu- ture presidents bride. Nearby was a. statue to the women of the south th8 inscription on which was written .hz. the president a few years ago On every side were scenes which recalled manhood and sweet memories of tna one who no longer will be his coun- sellor and comforter.
 Return Journey Begun. Less than four hours from the time the funeral train arrived the president and his party were once more on board their special cars and the re- ] turn journey was begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12

Rome, Ga, Aug. 11.-AIrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the nations president, was buried here today al Myrtle Hill cemetery. Rain fell in torrents while the casket was being lowered into the grave, which is beside those of Mrs. Wilson's father and mother. almost within sight of the house in which she lived as a girl. Tonight the pres ident was speeding eastward on his return to Washington.
 Thousands of Visitcrs Do Homer.
 Although thousands of visitors came to Rome today to do homer to the memory of Mrs Wilson. a Sabbath like quiet prevailed. The special force of police augmented by members of the Georgia National Guard. found little to do beyond warning traffic from the streets through which the procession moved.
 It was exactly 2.39 D. m when the presidential special arrived and a few minutes later the casket covered with grey broadcloth and bearing a single wreath of flowers.Nwas lifted from the funeral car by eight of Mrs Wilson's cousins and borne to the hearse.
 Church BeII5 Toiled
 As the train steamed into the sta tion. church bells throughout the city were tOlled. \ wide space had been cleared about the station and the thousands of people assembled there stood Tack rrsrectfully. Those who bore the caskes were: Edward T. Brown. Atiauta Robert 2I itoyt, Wade C. Huyt and Nathan Hoyt. Rome: E. P. A=son. Sa.aunah: Ran dolpb AxSCn aud F, -vsvI T. Brown, IT, and Frank C. GebI @a tn. Atlanta.
 The president. foi-nTed bV Secre- tary and Mrs. Mc-idoc. iir and Mrs. Sayre Miss Wilson. Prof S xso1 and other near re atives and members of the party quickly ieft the train and entered their carriages. The process sion then mCyed through hI2rk -draped streets to the First Presbyterian church
 Many Relatives and Friends.
 More than thousand relatives and friends of the Wilson and AXson fam lilies already were gathered in the lit- tie church which Mrs. Wilson used to attend when her father. the Rev Ed ward s. AXson, was pastor there. The church was draped in Elacx with in- teTtwined wreatES of white flowers On one wall was Q white marble raO- let to the memory Of Mrs. Wilson's father. Flowers were piled high about the catafaIque.
 Favorite Hymns Sung.
 As the president entered. following the casket. ChOpin's funeral march was played on the organ. X simple short service was conducted by the Rev. c. G. Sydnor. the local pastor The president. his daughters. Secre- tary McAdoo and Mir. Sayre. occupied the front pew in the center and bach of them were other members of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
EVACUATION OF MEXICAN
 CAPITAL HAS BEGUN
Federal Troops Leaving City in char9s
 Municipal Police

Washington, Aug. 1.-The peaceful transfer of the reins Cf government at Mexico City from the Carpa1al ao- ministration 10 the constltutionns-s actually began today. according 70 ao- vices to the state department from Consul Silliman now enroute to the capital with General Carranza- The eonsuI said the federal troops evac- hated the capital leaving the city in charge of municipal police, who by Agreement were to be regarded as neu- traI The federals withdrew from Gen. eral Carranza- Should guarantees De refused. officials here do not doubt that & counter revolution will be set in motion immediately
 The Brazilian minister to MeUco, who is caring for the interests thee of the United States and Governor Jturg!de of the Mexican federal ddstr1cf and a commission of two otherS left during the day for TuIa, north of Mex ico City, where General Obregon, com- mander of one of the three big divisions of the constitutionalist army, has bead quarters General Carranza is ex- pected to go there at once. The com mission is endeavoring to arrange the details of the entry Of the consdtu- tionalist forces. No definite word had been received here up to late today as to Provisional President Carbajal. but it was understood he would leave the capital for Vera Cruz within the next Z4 nOuTS-
 With the entry of constitutionalist forces in Mexico City, the question Of recognition for the new goyernment wall be withheld until there is an election, or political convention at which some expression of the attitude of the people toward the new govern ment can be obtained
 D1squ1eting advfces are again com- ing from reliable sources that General Villa will not march south with his men as ordered by Carranza, but VII remain in the north and demand a con- ventlon Of representatives of the army ss agreed to in the Torreon confef- ence. Should this be refused by Car rAnza, a new revolution in the north would not be surprising to many high officials here
 The attention of Secretary Bryan wns today drawn by the Japanese ambas- sador to a report which had reached linn to the effect that the honorary Japanese vice counsel at Aanzanf1io a Mexican. had been arrested by the constitutioualists. Secretary Brvnn promised to look into the case and i'm mediately sent a message of inquiry tc American Consul Silliman-
 In the same message was an instruo. ton to secure the safety of the 4o< Japanese in the City of Mextco wher the constitutionslists occupy the cap, itaL
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
GERMANS ASSUME OFFENSIVE
 TO THE NORTH OF LIEeE
Cavalry to the Number of 10000 Are
 Reconnoitering.

London. Aug. 12, $50 a. m.-The Daily Mails Brussels correspondent sends the following under date of Tuesday:
 The Germans have taken the of fenslve to the north of Liege Cav airy to the number of 10000 strong are reconnoitering towards Tongres, St Trend and Kesbaye
 The Belgian papers state that 800 German troopers with quick firing guns have arrived at Hannut. 35 miles from Brussels. The Belgian infantry have repulsed the German scouts everywhere"
 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail thinks that. checked both north and south, the Germans will soon make the neighborhood of Arlon and advance in force, which has al- ways been the basis of their plan of campaign against France
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
AEMERICAN MARINES
 GO TO sANTO DOMINGO
To Lend Weight to President Wilson's
 Peace Plans.

Washington, Aug. IA full regi- ment of American marines in addition to the gunboats Castiene and Marietta will be on hand to lend weight to President Wilson's peace plan which a special commission now enroute TO Santo Domingo City is to lay before the Dominican republics warning fac tions within the next day or two
 Secretary Daniels today ordered the transport Hancock with the Fiji marine regiment from Guantanamo, Cuba. to Santo Domingo City, where she would arrive late tomorrow. The gunboats already are there.
 No orders for landing the marines have been given. Their presence in the harbor, however. is expected to be a sufficient warning to the Dominicans that the United States is determined that revolution disturbances on the is- land must cease at once.
 The peace commissioner, minister Sullivan. former Governor Fort of New Jersey and Charles c. Smith of Bos- ton, left Havana yesterday for Santo Domingo City via Santiago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
AERoPEANE BROUGHT DOWN
 BY FIRE FROM FORTS
Two Officers of the Machine, Uniniur-
 ed by Fall, Taken Prisoners.

Brussels, Via London Aug 12, 1855 a. m.-The newspapers here announce that an aeroplane flying over Namur was brought down by the fire of the forts and that two officers in the ma chine, uninjured by the fall, were talk en prisoners.
 Six thousand German troops, it is reported, seized the station of Lan- lon. west of Liege and stopped a train from Brussels. They permitted the passengers to go but destroyed the station, removed the rails and drove out railway employees. The passeng- CTS were compelled to return on foot to Tirlemont.
 According to fugitives from London the Germans burned many buildings. giving the inhabitants of them half an hour for flight. The German force, 1t was said, had field and machine guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
TOrrentiaI Rain
 at Waterbury
THUNDER SHOWER OF EXTRA
 ORDINARY SEVERITY
$1OO,OOO DAMAGE DONE
The Rain Flooded Sewers and Man holes Were Converted Into Geysers Water in Streets Rose as High as Trolley Car FIoors-Cafes, Res taurants and Warehouses Report Damages of from s1oo to $1,5oo.

Waterbury. Conn, Aug 11.-Between and o'clock this evening thunder shower of extraordinary severity drenched Waterbury and at o'clock it was apparent that the city and private property holders had suffered damage which will amount to upwards of S10O,00 Damages to Waterbury streets alone, it is believed, will amount to about 1000. Torrential rains were accompanied by sharp lightning, which struck several houses and trees but did comparatively little damage. The rain flooded sewers so that manholes were converted into geysers. and eel lars and the ground Hours of buildings throughout the center of the city were flooded.
 Water As High As Trolley Car Floors
 Water rose to depth of three feet on the ground floors of many buildings and in streets where hillside torrents joined the. suface floods the water was as high as the floors of the trolley cars. Near the railroad station the water in the street was five feet deep for nearly an hour.
 Losses Reported.
 Cafes, restaurants, warehouses and other bushes places report Iosse of from s100 to $5,0O0 each. One garage was crippled by the filling of it's eel lar to a depth of ten feet besides hav- ing three feet of water on it's main floor. with great damage to accessories and new cars as well as it's livery equipment.
 City Property Damaged.
 The flood did its worst damage to city property on the hillside streets. Some of these were washed out to a depth of frcm two to three feet. cobble- stones and traprock and mud being de- posted at street corners as the flood rushed along so that rude walls fir om two to five feet high were found mark ing its path when the waters reced ed. North Main street which was being repaired, was greatly damaged. Trolley track ties and bricks were carried over half mile to points near the center of the city.
 Nausatuck River Rose Rapidly.
 The Naugatuck River rose rapidly and the old golf lots at the west end were covered with three feet of water by the rivers overflow. Only one wash out was reported on the New Haven Railroad within the city and that was on a hspur track. wrecking crew is at work tonight repairing damage along the lines in and out of the city Several washouts of minor import ance occurred on the trolley lines, but there were several car motors burned out.
 Telephone Lines Out of Order.
 At 10:30 p. m. the Southern New England Telephone Company reported that at least 150 lines were out of or | der owing to the lightning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
Developments in
 European War
French and German troops ar

F reneh and German troops are facing each other to the north of Verdun. There have been nu- merouS clashes of a minor nature probably preliminary to an exren- sive engagement in the near fu- ture.
 The respective positions of the dermans and Belgians before Liege are apparently unchanged.
 German forces are making care full reconnaissances in. the district of Hesbaye, which is believed to mean that Germany will take the offensive north of Liege.
 According to French reports the Germans have been unsuccessful in their attempt to drive the French from their positions outside Muel- hausen
 The British war office informa- ton bureau says there is reason to believe that the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau, for which British and French warships were waiting, have taken refuge in the Dardanelles.
 Clashes between the Austrians and Russians so far have been of minor importance.
 A Shanghai despatch says f5. 900 Japanese soldiers have embarked on transports and are awaiting or ders.
 A Copenhagen despatch an nounces that Russian mobilization will be complete on August 21.
 Several Australian warships have joined the British squadron in East Asi3tic waters.
 Recruiting goes on in London for over-sea service. The Cunard liner Lusitania, in her dash across the Atlantic, has reached the Mersey in safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
Danger Lurks in
 the North Sea
HAS BEEN DISCRIMINATELY
 MINED BY GERMANS
U. S..HAs BEEN NOTIFIED
Taken for Granted that Neither the Tennessee Nor North Carolina Will Venture Into Those Waters-After Touching at Falmouth, They Will
 Land at Some Port in France and
 Then Head for the Mediterranean.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Mining of the North Sea as part of the plan of Eu- ropcan war not only may close most of the North European ports to navi- gation but the gold laden cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina and neutral passenger vessels bearing Americans from Europe will be con- fronted with new dangers.
 The American government was form ally advised during the day by the British embassy here that inasmuch as Germany had been scattering mines indiscriminately." Great Britain couId no longer refrain from planting mines near her own ports.
 No Passenger Traffic.
 Secretary Bryan said tonight Amer = jeans at home might rest assured that the passenger lines plying between Northern European ports would take no chances that would imperfil life It is believed that Americans in northern ports will remain there for the present or make their way south and south east to such ports as Marseilles or Lisbon to obtain passage for the United States on the arrival of the cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina, bear ing millions in gold for the relief of Americans has never been announced, but as both Great Britain and Ger many have given warning of the dan gers in the North Sea it is being taken for granted here that neither of the American warships will venture into these waters. After touching at Fall mouth, England, the treasure ships probabll will land at some port in France and then head for the Medi- terranean endeavoring to reac- ..meri- cans in both Germany and Austria from points in the Adriatic it is thought.
 Northern Countries BIockaded.
 One diplomatist pointed out today that the ports of four neutral nations Norway Sweden. Denmark and the Netherlands as well as one of the bel Hgerents-Belgium-w practically blockaded through the promiscuous planting of mines in the North Sea
 The Hague conference which regu- lates the use of mines stipuIates tha. the oeillgerent shall undertake to theiI utmost to render these mines harmless within a limited time and should they cease to be under surveillance to notify the danger zones as soon as military exiegencies permit.
 Military observers however, believe that in view of the Titanic struggle this article in the conference will bC omitted. The formal memorandum presented by the British char,C d'Affairs was delivered to the state de. partment so that ships under neutra flags might be turned back.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
Reinforced by Reserves, the French Took Offensive
 and RepuIsed the Germans
GERMAN CAVALRY SUFFERED SEVERELY
Village in German Territory Taken by French at the Point of the Bayonet-The German Losses Said to be Heavy All Twelve Forts at Liege Remain Intact-They are Being SheIed Day and Nght-German Artillery Fire is Followed Repeatedly by Daring Infantry Attacks

held comparatively lightly farther south.
 There is every indication that the Austrians have entered Alsace. It is believed the forts at Liege have not been taken"
 According to international custom in time of war if the Breslau and Goeben have taken refuge in the Dardnel1es they will be compelled to coal wit n twenty-four hours and put to sea or else be interned until the end of tine war These two cruisers were reported from Anthems as rounding the south ern extremity of the Morea, Greece, at full speed this morning. In what di- rection they were headed was not stated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12

Paris. Aug. 12, 12S0 a. m.-The French troops along the entire iron tier are in contact with the Germans At Mangiennes, northeast of Verdun the Germans attacked the French on Monday evening The French. rein forced bv reserves. then took the of fensive and repulsed the Germans with considerable losses. A German battery was destroyed by the French artillery fire, and another was captured, with three Calling guns and ammunition
 A regiment of German cavalry suf- fered severely. Near Moncel a Ger man battalion with artillery was re- pulsed. The German losses are said to have been heavy. The village of Lagarde, in German territory, was taken by the French at the point Of the bayonet.
 German forces appeared at Longwy nd demanded the surrender of the
 own, which was refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-12
FEDERAL GARRISON HAS
 EVACUATED MAzATLAN
Occupation by ConstitutionaIist Forces
 is Now Complete.

On Board U. S. S. California, Mazat- Ian, Mexico, ug. 10-The evacuation of Mazatlan by the federal garrison and its occupation by the constitutionalist forces were complete tonight.
 Fifteen federal officers and two vol unteerS were executed in the presence of all the federal prisoners assembled at the customs house to witness the spectacle.
 One of the doomed men was giv sn time in which to compose a letter to his wife. The bodies were left all day in the sun where they fell.
 The city is now quiet. There was no footing.
 American navy surgeons on board the California turned over the ship s hospital department to the wounded constitutionalists and lent their pro- fessional erVices