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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
OBITUARY.
Rev. Otis J.. Range.


 Guiiford, Conn, Dec. 30.-Rev. Otis J. Ran9e, retired minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and a for mer representative of this town in the general assembly at three sessions, died at his home tonight after an ill- ness of three weeks. He was born in Meriden Sept- 2S, 1s4o. He joined the Methodist church in 1866 and preached the gospel for nearly half a century. Since his retirement a few years ago he has acted as supply minister at Essex.
 He was a member of the legislature in 1884, 1895 and in 1911-12 At the last session he was Chairman of the committee on woman suffrage. Rev. MT. Range was a Free Mason and Odd Fellow and for Is years was grand chief te@plar of the Order of Good Templars in Connecticut
 He would have celebrated his golden wedding tomorrow had he lived. Be- sides his widow, he leaves a son and daughter. The funeral will be held Saturday and interment win be in Mcriden.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Laurent and at Blangy, we delivered attacks and were successful in winning ground The first houses of St. Lau- rent have been in our possession since Dec. 1T. This position we held in spite of violent counter attacks by day and by night Dec. 24 we gained 100 yards more.
 French Artillery Active.
 Our artillery never loses time or opportunity to shoot when the weath- CT is clear enough. Our guns succeed ed in blowing u1 a depot of munitions at Thelus to the north of Arras, and several caissons at a point to the east of Blangy.
 Between Arras and Noyon the most important actions took place between Albert and Combles. at La BoiseIle. at Mametz, at Carnoy and at Maricourt, to the north of Rove, and at LihoIls. Dec. IT. IS and 19 we occupied the cemetery of La Boiselle; b1ockhouse near Ouyillers, the first line of trench reached the southern boundary line of Mametz. Dec. 9. at point south of La Boiselle, we pushed our trenches forward for a distance of 300 yards. Dec. A we were in possession of all the southern part of La Rassee. In this last day we took 50 prisoners and one naachtneS gun. The Germans then came at 4eTS wi 9tiI szL count r-aftack. but we drove them back at point near Carency and we have succeeded in consolidating our position.
 German Trench Taken.
 "A German trench taken by us Dec. 16 and evacuated the 17th was re- taken the 18th. During this time our artillery destroyed the German trench es to the northeast of -Carnoy and de- molished two machine guns (Dec 19). The following day, extending the range of it's fire, our artillery demolished two pieces in a German battery at point near Hem"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
SUPER -ZEPPELINE WAS
 DESTROYED AT cUxHAvEN
By Bomb Dropped by British During
 Recent Raid


 Geneva. via Paris. Dec 9n Ii 9a D. nl.-News has reached Ronanshorn from Friedrichshafen to the enec. tt during the recent British aerial raid on Cuxhaven one of the latest super Zeppelins which was completed two months ago was entirely destroyed in it's shed by bombs dropped by the av- iators and that another Zeppelin only escaped by rising rapidly in the air
 It is stated that the British attack inland of Cuxhayen. where the Zeppe- lfns were stationed, came as a com plete surprise. The Friedrfchshafen factory. 1t is said. has received urgent orders to hasten the completion of two Zeppelins now building there in order to replace the big machine destroyed at CuxhaYen. The men in the factory are working overtime. Count Zeppe- lin arrived at Friedrichshafen from the front yesterday to supervise the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
JANE PEYToN APPLIES FOR
 ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE
Actress Asserts That Her Marriage to Guy Post Was InnoeentIy Bisa. nous.

Chicago, Dec. s0.-Jane Peyton, actress, today applied in the superior court here for annulment of her mar riage to Guy Bates Post. the actor.
 She asserts that her marriage to Post was innocently bigamous, as she supposed at the time that she had been divorced from the late Arthur Cecil Gordon Weld. a musician and playwright. The plaintiff in the case at one time was well known in local society as Miss Jennie Van Norman, daughter of wealthy stockbroker Her first husband was Dr. Robert Cur tis Brown, a wealthy physician of Mill waukee. from whom she was divorced and married Weld. She and Post were married in Ie07
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Senatorial Election
 is Expensive
FIRST POPULAR CHOICE COST
 NEARLY HALF MILLION.
GEORGIA MOST COSTLY
Estimated That Should All the Sem ators Be Elected at One Time Cost Would Be $1,ss4,ooo.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Nearly half a million dollars was spent by cand1- dates of all parties last November in the first nopular election of United States senators in the history of the government To be exact, 46O,T11-20 represents the total of sworn state- ments of campaign expenditures filed with the secretary of the senate by the men who sought senatorial honors from 31 states.
 Candidates Paid S27f f,s2626.
 Of this grand total. there was con- trlbuted from various sources to the candidates $1S8,g47.99 In accordance with these figures, therefore, the can didates themselves turned into circula- ton for the privilege of running for office $2T1, ,s26.26.
 Senators who looked over the figures today manifested great interest and it was remarked that should all the sen- to the candidates. based upon the ratio established, would be three times as great, or approximately $1,3s4,oo0. Democrats Led in Expenditures.
 Democrats led in the expenditure with $242, ,S95.90. Republican candi- dates spent $156. ss4.3S; progressives S55. .15s.94; prohibitionists, S4,443.23; socialists, $354.74, and independents $1.040.06. The average per capita ex- penditure was: Democrats $3074.63 republicans, S2.s52.44.
 North Carolina the Lowest.
 The iarFest expenditures occurred in the state of Georgia. where two sena- tors were elected. the amount sworn tC by all candidates there totalling s41.- 49263. North Carolina candidates where Senator Overman was re-elect- ed. brought up the rear with a total expenditure of $7o2.65. William Hen i ley, defeated progressive of Oregon who reported that he disburzed $1O,- 326.94 and had contributed to his cam paigu SIC, ,415.93, was the only candi- date to exceed the $10,000 limit fixed by law.
 Several candidates reported that they spent no money whatever. but the lowest expenditure on record was eight cents. reported by ELL. Kitchens socialist candidate in Ohio.
 Expenditures in the New England states sseer as follows: AConnectieut g, 798.55: NeV Hampshire. s6, ,222.2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
BELGIAN MINISTER PROTESTS
 GERMAN REoUIsITIoNINe
Of Merchandise Worth s11,4oo. .oco-
 Means Ruin of industry.

Washington, Dec. SG.-The Belgian minister today filed with the state de- pArrment protest against the requi- silioning oy German military authori- ties in Belgium of merchandise w1r n 100000 francs (S11, 1,400,00e). He as- serted that the policy of the Ger mans meant ''the ruin of industry in Belgium
 The protest set forth that the goo ds were not taken for the usa of tse German army and that consequently the seizure was in violation of the fourth Hague convention. The mer- chandise included ctotton, rubber, ,nC! machines, canned goods and metal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Movements of steamships,

Marseiles, Dec 27.-Arrived: Steam CT Britannia, New York and Provi- dence.
 Genoa, Dec. 9s.-Arrived: Steamer Canouic, Boston
 New York, Dec. 30N-SaIled: Steam CTS Lusitanfa, Liverpool; Themisto- cles, Piraeus, Liverpool
 Halifax, Dec. 30.-Arrived: Steam CT Pretorian, Liverpool
 New York, Dec. 30-Arrived: Steamer Carpathia, Genoa
 New York. Dec. 30.-Sailed: Steam CT Stampalia, Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
ADDITIONAL ARRESTS
 MADE AT TERRE HAUTE.
Total of 1o9 in Custody For conspira-
 oy at Election.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec 30.-Deputy United States Marshals made two ad ditional arrests at Terre Haute tonight on indictments returned by the fed federal grand jury charging conspira- . cy to corrupt the election of Novem- Der 3, 1914. Joseph Strouz, 8 travelling salesman and Claude Patton, employ ed by the city as cemetery superin- tendent, were the latest to be taken in- to custody. One hundred and dine residents of Terre Haute have now been placed under arrest on account of the recent federal grand jury in- dictmentS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
TEMPORARY CLOSING
 OF SALOONS IN KANSAS.
Applications Must centsin sisnatuees or Majority of White Adults in Mu- nicipaIity.

ing in of the new year tomorrow mid night will witness the closing, tenn porarily at least, of every saloon in Arkansas. It will mark the secon l annual statewide closing under t1e provisions of the Coin Law; which went into effect more than year ago.
 The law provides that a county judge may not issue licenses for any municipality until there is pressneed U him a petition bearing the sigma lures of a majority of the white adult es;dents.
 In Little Rock. Hot Springs, Fort Smith, Helena and several smaller cl::es saloon keepers have circulated petitions and hope to reopen withic e week or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
RUSSIANS BELIEVE THAT
 GERMANS HAVE BEEN CHECKED
That the Third German Advance on
 Warsaw Has Been Abandoned.


 Petrograd, Dec 30. via. London, 6.3o D. m.-The Russian view of the mill tary situation in Poland, in the light or recent developments, is that a definite check has been administered to the Germans The evacuation by the Ger mans of the village of Mistrzewice, five miles north of SochaezeW, related ofh- cially by the war office, is regarded by military critics here as ringing down the curtain on the third German ad- vance toward Warsaw.
 Tremendous Cost to Germans.
 At a tremendous cost to themselves, the Germans had succeeded in estaD- fishing a foothoid in Mistrzewice, on the east bank of the Bzura river, but their persistent sledge-hammer at tacks during the last three weeks fail ed to penetrate the Russian line before Warsaw. The Germans steadily threw endorsements into the town in an en- deavor to extend their position along the river. When it became evident that the Austrian advance from the Carpathien mountains had failed, the Germans evacuated the village during intervals between Russian attacks. The Austrian operations from the Carpath- ians evidently formed an integral part of the general plan of the Germans for the Warsaw campaign.
 Defensive Move of Teutons.
 Heavy artillery is being brought up by the Germans along their center be- tween SiSierniewice and the Pilica riv- CT. This is regarded here as purely a defensive move. designed to prevent the breakin- of the German line by the Russian infantry forces which are operating there under the cover of ar tilery
 Unofficial reports from the Warsaw front state that in comparison with the heavy artillery duels the infantry operations are mere episodes
 Russians Take Towns in Galicia.
 In Galicia the Russians have taken the Important town of GorIice. 15 miles south of Tuchow, where the Russians recently halted the svFest GaHci5n army of the Austrians. pre- venting it rom Joining with that of General Boeh- ErInolE, which was ati- vancing from Sanok and Lisko. Cor lice is the Junction point of several railroads running east. west and south through the Carpathian district The pursuit of the retreating Austrians in the Sanok-Lis1o district has been car Tied as, far as YaslilS, on the extreme left flank of the Austrians, which has been. captured. YasItSk commands the most important highway into Hungary.
 Hungarian pFisoners arriving at kiev state that their commanders, in addressing the troops previous to the advance, said that the result of the campagn would be the reoccupation of Lemberg by the Austrians and the capture of Warsaw by the Germans, and that subsequent operations as di- Fected by the German general staff would decide the war
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
COMMANDMENTS IN
 THE REGION OF ARRAs
And on the Heights of the Mouse Re-
 ported by Paris.

Paris, Dec. 30, 10.35 D. m.-The fol- lowing official communication was is sued by the war office tonight:
 There are no important incidents to report except bombardments in the region of Arras and on the heights of the Mouse and some progress in Champagne which seems to have been quite pronounced.
 'Jhe bad weather persists along the greater part of the front.
 '@To the south of Ypres, near Well dock and near Zwartelen. we gained on Dec. IS a total of 490 yards. Dec. F and the days following we continued our advance, capturing two machine guns, certain caissons and several groups of house (Dec. 21, p and 23). scented great difficulties. It was neces- sary for our men to fight in the water; nevertheless, our advances were continuous and never once did We fall ter.
 Brilliant Actions in Region of Arras. From the Lys to the Disc, in the region of Lens and of ArraS, there oc- cured several very brilliant actions which, in their entirety. presented the same characteristics as those which developed to the north of the Dys. To the north of Lens iii the region of Bernelles, We made gains not far from Notre Dame De Consolation on Dee. IS. running from 200 to 300 yards. On the 17th a further rush forward won us 100 yards in one direction and 300 in another. Our total advance Dec. IS was 800 yards. Dec. 9 we made further progress of 150 yards, which brought us to the Junction of the roads from Loos to Rutoire and from Loos to Vermelles- In this fight ing our artillery was strikingly suc- cessfuI. In spite of his efforts at re- sistance, the enemy wa compelled to abandon his ground
 Fighting Near carency.
 ''To the south of Lens there was fighting in the region of Carency, and of Netre Dame de Lorrette Here the territory, even on the heights is clayey and alled with springs Trench es become inundated as soon as they are dug. As happened in Belgium, the rifles became mud covered and the men made use of their butts. Dec. IT the first German trenches at Notre Dame De Lorrette came into our pos session. Three days later the first trenches were occupied by us The following days we were stopped by the foSi which made it impossible to reg ulate the firing of our artillery.
 Germans Driven Back.
 The Germans endeavored to de- pouch from Carency, which position they still held. They were driven back Wlth heavy losses, but still they retain cd possession of Carency
 Tn the approaches of Arras, at St
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE
 OF 6oNI DE cAsTELLANE,
Roto Tribunal Pestpones Decision
 Pending Further Inquiry.

Rome, Dec. 31. 2.20 a. m-The R ,ta tiitunaI met here tonight to dec'ie the suit of Count Boni D Cast sllane for annulnent of his marriage 10 Am m Gould, who is now the Duchess { f Tafeyrand. It was expected that the final decision of the tribunal would be rendered, but this was aga:n pu.,t- poned pending further inquiry into the case
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
THIRD GERMAN MOVE
 ON WARSAW CHECKED
Have Failed to Break Through Russian Line, Which
 Has Been Greatly Reinforced
INVADERS HAVE SUFFERED GREAT LOSSES

allure of Austrian Advance Through Carpahians is Said to Have Had Serious Effect Connection With the Aus trian-German Campaign in the East tn France and Bel giun the Fighting is of a Nature Which Permits Only Small Advances on Either Side-Seven Aeroplanes are Said to Have Dropped Bombs in Dunkik-During Re cent British Raid on Cuxhaven Large Zeppelin Was Destroyed in Its Shed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Posses Pursuinn Robbers in Arkan.a..

Hot Springs, Ark. Dec. 30-Posses from three counties, with bloodhounds, are close in pursuit of the robbers who killed Constable Henderson Parker of Cove Creek, near here, last night, fa- taly wounded Emmett Nunn. a Nal vern merchant and seriously injured his father. James Nunn, by beating him with a reFolxep in an unsuccessful at tempt to rob his store. The robbers have been trailed into the Ouschitea river bottoY1S
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Austrian Attaeks in ealieia EaiI.

Lemberg, Galicia, Dec 30. via Lon don, 6-35 p. m.-The simultaneous at tacls of the Austrians in western Cali cia and from the Carpathians proved to be 8 complete failure Unoficial reports reaching here state that the losses of the Austrians were enormous and that the Russians have taken as many as 50,000 prisoners. including many Germans.
 Trainioads of guns and other war booty pass daily through Lemberg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Vote on Suffrage Amendment Jan 12

Washington, Dec aO.-Woman suf- fragists, who called on Representative Henry, chairman of the house rules committee today learned that the pro- posed suffrage constitutional amend ment probably would be voted in the house January 12. Mir Henry said he expected to see the amendment defeat ed by more than a two-thirds vote. The Connecticut associations opposed to woman suffrage today sent in a protest against the amendment
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Ship Purehase Bill Recommended.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Initiating the aggressive fight to be waged in con gress for passage of the government ship purchase bill, majority members of the senate commerce committee to- day filed a report recommending the measure in vigorous terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Only Military Passports for, Belgium.

Rotterdam. Dec. 80 via London Dec 31, 1910 a. m.-Commencing Jan. l, the German administration in Belgium intends to close the Belgian borders against all corners. No more passports wiu be issued or recognized, except the special military pass. The cause for this unusual precaution is not known here, but it is believed to have been ordered to prevent espionage
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
strono Mind. Fo-.e.,t.I

New York, Dec 3o.-The local weather bureau today received the following special from Washington: "Continue storm warnings D. m, Delaware Breakwater to Eastports Strong westerly winds this afternoon and tonight"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
President Wilson to Speak at Indian
 anolis.

Washington, Dec. se.-President wfI- son. today virtually decided to go to Indianapolis to speak at a Jackson Day celebration to be held there on January under the auspices of the Indiana democratic club. He prom ised to inform Senator Kern tomor- row morning definitely whether he would make the trip. The steamer Trent of the Royal ALail Steam Packet Co., sank at her pier in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Feur Year oId eirI sealSed.

Middletown, Conn. Dec. 3o-As the result or burns received when kettle of boiling water fell on her, year old Annie Sava died tonight in hospi- tai. The child accidentally pulled the kettle from the stove.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
No Japanese Troops at VIadivostok.

eIzn office says the reports in ;irsu- lation that Japanese troops have land- ed in Vladivostok, or at any other r.ace. on their way to Europe are ab- sS,iutely untrue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

CabIed dragraphs

Metric systen, for British Drug Stores
 London, Dec. 31, 1.59 a. m-The metric system of weights and measures will become the standard for drug stores, tie drug trade and physicians in all parts of the British empire with the new year, when the British phar- mAcopoeia goes into effect. The new pharrnacopoeia discards the old sys- tenn of weights and measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
S2,5oO Fire at Milford.

Milford, Conn, Dec. So.-Fire. thought to have started from defective wiring, tonight did $2.500 damage to the residence of Harold Woodruff in Wall street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Seven Aeroplanes Drop Bombs in
 DunIirk.

London, Dec. S1. los a m.-News reached Dover last night that a
 squadron of seven aeroplanes flew over .Dunkirl1 yesterday "Wednesday and
 dropped bombs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Taft to Address New York State sar.

President William H. Taft will be the principal speaker at the annual meet ing of the New York State Bar asso- citation, which will be held in this city Jan. 22 and 23.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Junior Republic
 Building 8urned
TWO MILES NORTH or uTcH-
 FIELD CENTER.
30 BOYS IN DoRMToRIEs
The Matron and Several of the Boys Had to Make Exit by Ladders from Windows-Good Order Prevailed.

Ldtchf1eld, Dec. 30.-The main building of the George Junior Re- public, on the road two miles north of Litchfield Center was burned early today. The building with it's contents were totally burned, and the latter included the library and win- ter stores. The loss is placed at be- tween $S,000 and $10,0O0, with in- surance of only $4700 on the bufld- ing.
 Escaped Through Windows.
 Thirty boys ana the matron, Mrs. Clifford, slept in the rooms on the sec end floor. the boys being in dormi- tories. The snlike compelled Mrs Clifford and several boys to make their exit by ladders from the win 0ows. Although the fire occurred at $ a m., and the boys had to be aroused, the best of order prevailed Many of the boys left in either their night clothes or garments hastily gathered op.
 Cause of Fire Unknown.
 The cause of the fire is unknown. It started in the dining room where there was a large fireplace, and the presumption is that sparks from the fire there smouldered and finally ig- nited woodwork, the blaze gradually spreading until it involved the ffst floor. Mrs. Clifford was awakened by smoke. There were 20 rooms in the building, several of these being used as dormitories.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

The work of digging about the hut where fhe body of Maurice Albertson. a Lawrence jewelry salesman, was discovefed last week, was begun
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
To Consider PIans of RebuiIdinu.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 3o.-George PadmIy Day, treasurer of Yale uni yersity. who is president of the Con- necticut George Junior Republic said tonight that meeting of the trustees of the republic will be called an early date to consider plans of re- building the main buildings destroyed by fire in ,Litchfeld today.
 Mir. Day said that through the gen. erosity of friends, beds. blankets and other supplies have been given the boys to provide for temporary accom- modations in the school house and superint tendenf,s cottage
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

The safe. at the AttIeboro Falls, Mass, post office was blown open and about s200 in stamps and money ob- tained by robbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Fourteen new cases of di2htheria were reported by the health authori- ties of Hoboken, N. J.. making Al cases in the month of December.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

The prosecution rested yesterday in the trial of four manslaughter charges against Dr. D. 4. Bisbee, Bristol. Vt, druggist who is accused of selling liquor containing wood alcohol.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Secretary Daniels ordered the bat tleship Louisiana to New Orleans to participate January 8, in celebrating leans.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

w. c. Hoag, of Burlington, Vt, won the state checker championship from a field of IT players yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Secretary RedfieId announced that exports from the United Stataes in December. up to the 26th, exceeded i'm ports by $sS,0O0, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

President Wilson told callers at the White House that business is growing better and healthier every day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31
Soldiers Held as Military Prison.

Soldiers Held as Military Prisoners.
 While the coroners verdict releases the three soldiers as civilians, they are still prisoners at the barracks pending the result of a military inquiry held simultaneously with the civil proceed ings. All witnesses before the coroner testified at the military inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

A charter has been granted at Dow CT, Del, to the Eagle AIacomber Motor Car Co, capitalized at S1,500,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Harry Alex, a New Britain mer- chant; filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court yesterday. His liabilities are S101,946 and assets $s4, 491-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

Forty trains of Germans dead from the western front have been sent to Charleroi to be burned in furnaces.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

MouIds for making counterfeit half dollars were found in the cell of Will liam Brandon in the Missouri State Prison.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-31

The Carnegie SteII Co.'s No. 2 blast furnace at Youngstown, O., which has been banked since November 20, was blown in.