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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Stamp Tax on
 Liquid Luxuries
SOFT DRINKS AS WELL AS BEER
 AND WINES.
EQUITABLE TAX BURDEN
House Ways and Means Committee Preparing an Emergency Internal Revenue Bill to Offset Loss on im- ports--Lieensed Amusements May Also Be Taxed.

Washington, Aug 31--A stamp tax on soft drinks as we'll as beer and pat ent medicines is contemplated by members of the house ways and means committee, which is preparing an emergency internal revenue bill to off, set treasury losses due to curtailment of imports. It is urged that, soft drinks are as much 1uxuries as wines or beer and that an equitable distri- button of the tax burden among all consumers would be accomplished by this plan.
 Another suggestion is a stamp tax of five or ten per cent on railroad tick cts and admission to theatres, base ball parks and ether licensed amuse- ments. It is estimated that from $50, ,o0o, 900 to $s0.00O.o00 could be rais- ed in this way.
 The committee has not determined upon a complete taxation plan as yet but proposes to hasten it's delibera- tions so that a bill may be introduced soon after President Wilson addresses congress on the subject which proba- bly, will be immediately upon his re- turn from New Hampshire Adminis- tration leaders are impressed with the necessity of quick action in order to disturb bushes conditions as, little as possible Democrats of the senate will discuss the emergency bill in a party caucus to be called later this week
 A doubling of the present tax on beer, it is estimated by treasury 'ex- perts, would produce $65,000, ,000 Some committee members, however feel that taxation of commodities other than beer and patent medicines would cause less popualr friction. Among the committee democrats there has been some oposition to any war tax at all at this. session, the contention being that there is plenty of available money for present needs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
GERMAN AMBASSADORS
 MESSAGES FROM BERLIN
Official Declares Great Britain and l France are Defeated on Land.

New York Aug 31.-Count Johann von Bernstoff, German ambassador to Inc United States, received from Berlin two more messages which he made public here tonight. One of them told or the capture of about 3o,00O Russian soldiers and many high officers. as previously announced by the German embassy at Washington. The other message read:
 Rotterdam newspaper correspondent was eyewitness of peridious attack or population at Louvain on Germas troops. Franc Tireaurs shot with init railleuse. Officers of general staff found with throat cut. In Longwy ma chimes for the fabrication of dunn dunn cartridges were found-'
 Here the text of the message be- came so garbled as to be unintelligible. The words "evacuated", French gar rison" and ''50.0OG" appeared.
 Discussing the conflict, the amha ssa--
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
DISFAvoR PURCHASE OF
 GERMAN MERCHANT STEAMERS
Great Britain, France and Russia Have So Advised United States.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Great Britain, France and Russia have advised the United States informally that they would look with disfavor on the pur- chase by this government of German merchant steamers to relieve condi- tions growing out of the European war and also to build up an American merchant marine. While now convey ed in any diplomatic correspondence, their position nevertheless has been vigorously set forth to President Wil- son and Secretary Bryan.
 France took the initiative, Ambassa- dor Jusserand carrying his objections to President Wilson in his recent in- terview at the White House. George Bahkmeteff, the Russian ambassador, conferred with the British and French ambassadors today and later saw Sec retary Bryan. All three diplomats held that there was no precedent in international law for the purchase by a neutral nation of any great quantity of ships from belligerent.
 The chief objection urged is that the transaction would establish a large gold credit in the hands of Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
TO MEET NEW YoRK,s
 CELEBRATIONS ABROAD
Plan contemplates Expo4 of S5,ooo,- 900 Gold to Ottawa.

New York, Aug. 31.-Measures to re- lieve the awkward situation arising from the difficulty of meeting the city's obligations in London and Paris as- sumed a more definite phase today when it became known that local banks which act as city Repositories would probably cooperate with the bankers through whom municipal notes were placed abroad. The plan contemplates gold exports of at. least $5,000. 900 to Ottawa This sum may be doubled unless opposition becomes too strong.
 The conference of international cot ton brokers. which has for it's main object a settlement of the foreign ex- change situation in its relation to the exportation of cotton, held it's first session today, but beyond arranging fpreliminaries of procedure. nothing was accomplished. American representa- tives were reported to have declared that the foreign brewers seemed dis posd to accept most of the terms im- posed by the shippers.
 Reports from Washington that the copper producers hope to procure from the government favors similar to those granted to cotton planters excited lit tie interest in the financial district. The project was regarded as of a piece with the valorization schemes recent ly submitted by the coffee and sugar interests. ~
 Leading western railway lines re- ported steady traffic. with some de- crease in grain tonnage. due to a ten- dercy on the part of the farmers to withhold shipments in the hope of still higher prices. The government cotton report places the condition of that staple as of August 25 at 7S per cent, against 76.4 the previous month and 6S.2 the same month last year. On the whole, the average is well above that of any corresponding period of the past decade
 Many loans fell due today and in most instances they were renewed at prevailing rates. Exchange on Lon don, both cables, and demandl was easier on limited dealings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINER
 SiGNALLED BY CRUISER
Demanded Name and Destination of Steamer Minnehaha.

New York, Aug. 31.-The Atlantic Transport line steamer Minnehaha reached New York this afternoon from Londcn with 166 Passengers. Early nis morning, when off Nantucket. a cruiser, believed to be an English yes sel, was sighted and turned her search lights on the vessel. The warship bore down on the Minnehaha. which ead no thought to escape, but decided Q continue until ordered not to do SO. The Warship flashed signal lights meaning: ''Who are you?''
 Who are youT' the Minnehaha's ;aptaiE demanded in return.
 That is none of your affair."" the Farshin retorted. Give me your name md destination"
 The Minnehaha compiled and pres- ntiy the cruiser steamed away.
 Passengers on the Minnehala in 1. nuded Bishop Luther B. Wilson of the nethodist Episcopal church of this ay: Bishop Wilson. who was accom- snied by his wife and daughter mnet1a wes. delegate to the inter- -f -.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Washington, Aug. 31.-Provisional President Carranzo has ordered the port of Vera Cruz closed, according to official advices today to the American government. General Funston trans- mftted long report on the complica- dons which might result but state de- partment officials were not inclined to regard it as an unfriendly action
 Might Exact Heavy Penalties.
 During the Huerta regime. Vera Cruz was similarly closed, but foreign vessels paid little attention to the or der. Carranza's decree would prevent ships from putting in at Vera Cruz and if enforced in an unfriendly way might exact heavy penalties from for eign vessels entering any other Mex ican port after they touched at Vera Cruz. General Funston called atten- ton to the possibility that Carranza administration. might hestitate to send cargoes to Vera Cruz, dininishine the food supply of the city.
 In some quarters there was dispo- sition to regard Carranza,s attitude as one of resentment against the contin-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
STEAMERS CARRYING CAPACITY
 RESERVED FOR AMERICANS.
French Liner Touraine Will Sail from
 Havre Sept. 3.

Washington, Aug. 31.-The reserva- ton for Americans of the entire carry aine was reported by Ambassador Her rick in Paris to the state department today. Railway delays from Switzer- land kept a number of Americans from reaching Havre in time to catch the Rochambeau, it was stated, but these will come by the Touraine, sailing on Sept. 3.
 Twelve to fifteen hundred Americans from Vienna are expected in Rome, where they will find transportation on two ships for which Amba ssador Page has made arrangements. MT. Page re- ported today the sailing on the Ancona from Naples on Saturday with S7 sec ond class and AZ first class passen- gers.
 Dispatches from the various lega- tions and embassies state that com- plaint of indignities when investigated have usually resulted in disclosure of intolerance and impaGence on the part of tourists.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
JAPANESE TORPEDO BOAT
 DESTROYER ASHORE
Fired Upon by German Cruiser, While Four Other Japanese Ships Looked

Tsing- Tau. Aug. ,31. S.2o D. m.-A Japanese torpedo boat destroyer went ashore on Lien Lau Island during a fog last night. When the fog cleared this morning the Tsing-Tau batteries attempted to shell the destroyer. but the latter proved to be beyond their range.
 The. German gunboat Jaguar, how ever steamed out of the hafbor and fired eight shots into the stranded warship and returned unmolested by the other Japanese vessels that are blockading the port.
 The Jaguar reported that the crew had abandoned the destroyer, which can be seen from Tsing-Tau breaking on the rocks. Four Japanesse destroy CTS and one cruiser now form the blockading squadron.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
CUTTER BEAR RETuRNlNe
 WITHOUT cAsTAvvhss7
After coaIina at Nome She WiIi Aesir Set Out for Wraneell leland.

Nome, Alaska, Aug. 31-The rE7e nue cutter Bear. which left Ncme 5u|< 24 to rescue the IS white men. lHre@ Eskimo men and one Eskimo Wqn%H after Steffanssen's Canadia nexp1o14- ton ship Karluk, had beer Wre1ks4 last January, is returning 3zu7 without the castaways-
 The Bear sent word ahead that she ran short of coal and after coei!uE 41 Nome she will again set out <Qr Wrangeu Island. It is not known how near the Besr approached the cas<4- ways It is believed the Bear does nQ@ know that the Russian ice-break7u< steamer Laimyr Is seeking to rescue the Karluk refugees. The Lalmyr IS better adapted for the work than the Bear. s =
 Captain Robert H. Bartlett, late master of the Karluk, remains on the Bear.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Movements of steamships.

New York Aug. S1.-Arrived, steam CT Minnehaha. London. Sailed, steam CT Dwinsls, Archangel.
 Palermo, Aug. 29.-Arrived, steamer Athinai, New York.
 Liverpool, Aug. 30.-Arrived, steam CT Creole. New York.
 Bergen, Aug 29.-Sailed, steamer Bergensfjord, New York
 Cadiz, Aug. 30.-Sailed, steamer Montevideo, New York
 Havre, Aug 30.-Sailed, steamer Rochanbeau. New York.
 Genoa. Aug. 29.-Sailed, steamer Flu ropa, New York.
 kinsa1e. Aug. S1.-Passed, steamer Finland, New York for Liverpool
 Naples, Aug. 29.-Sailed, steamer Ancona, New York.
 Quebec, Aug. 31.-Arrived: Steamer Scotian. London; Candid, Liverpool.
 Montreal, Aug. 31-Arrived: steam- CTS Ascania, Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
FEW CONTESTS IN REPUBLICAN, cAucusEs
No Attempts Made to Pledge Delegates for Any GubernatoriaI Candidates

New Haven. Conn, Aug. 31-Repub- lican caucuses, for the purpose of choosing delegates to the state and district conventions, were held through out Connecticut today and tonight. but for the most part they were quiet af- fairs. No attempts were made to pledge delegates for any gubernatorial candidate and there were few con- tests. Little interest was shown. In Hartford, only Is per cent of those on the list turned out and there were sim liar reports from nearly every city In the state.
 In New Haven. the caucus was en- liyened by a contest in the ninth sen atorial district, where Senator Ernest L. Isbell, a candidate, for renomination, defeated Alderman Harry Leonard af- ter two ballots.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
CLAYTON ANTI-TRUsTg BILL
 OCCUPIES THE SENATE
Efforts to Make More Stringent Pre-
 visions Met Defeat

Washington. Aug. S1:--f1ffozfs % make more stringent provisions ol 19 Clayton antitrust bill against Ho14 ing companies failed in the senate zo- day with a single exception The olL1 prohibits the Organization pr QQt4~ ing company or the purchase ot efoc'- by one corporation in another eng in interstate commerce When me @4Sz of such may be Substantially to Ie@se1 competition. The amendment 4cc22ze struck out the word .sl1osfa1<] 2 broadening the scope of the pro< somewhat <- .- . ]..
 Senator Reed sought to pror l4 holding companies and stock ? Pr[ in competing companies.
 voted down. Senator Cqnaz ed a similar amendment but banks and railroads, winch defeated. s \. <==
 An agreement was reache4 future debate to 15 minutes
 senator on each amendMenf
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
PRESIDENT WILsoN's
 VACATION Enib
Ha. Enjoyed His Vacation 5r <
 -His Health Has Been a&&1|

Windsor. Vt. Aug. 31
 Wilson tomorrow will brin1 <c his short vacation which * Friday. He plans to 1e5y6 # x at two o'clock tomorrow afEz 1 11| 4 irving in Washingtor W<1| = X morning in time to begin 6Il work The president has en5oyed h<1 here and his health has been fitted. Dr. c. T. GraYsou, 6i4 clan, would like him to Stu # <
 but the president feels ho 71 turn to Washington
 The president has pr6c< <Ic<I cided the ship registry queE<Ic here. Soon after his ref5rr issue an executive order s'I
 for stated period. 2robabIz <f@1 years. the provisions of the u4<I< <E|
 laws requiring vessels dEIrz VI
 American flag to have n1afe9 4u4 u- terS who are American Cfttx9u4 4o1 [1 be measured by. Americans, H4 q 1| this in accordance with <1e 1e71rI amendment to the Panax5e 1ct He has been assured fzz< =, vessels now flying foreiEH - take out Americap rest4@I5
 as he issues the exec1t3x4 41<|<@ The president remained 1t me < mer White House. this aEEs7uoou Colonel E. M House while tH1 members of his family took a 1I tomobile ride Before slea<1u < Washington tomorrow Ee ple1< n to Dartmouth college for g ina of golf. The president has 1o4' # fight on his hands right hers summer capital. Frank ClaxK 44 <@ R. Guernsey, both democrats. 1x1 H3 ing to be named in place of P Bryant the republican 1ncunpfn[
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
saIvadors President Leaves Office.

Washington, Aug. 31-President Car los Melendez of Salvador. has turned over the government to Vice Presi- dent Alfred Quinonez Molena, accord ing to reports today to the state de- partment. Since President Melendez intends to offer himself as a candidate at the elections March 1st, his resig- nation was forced by the constitution al provision prohibiting the election of a presidential candidate who has held that office within six months prior to the election.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Fete Nets s4o,ooo for Red Cross.

Newport, R. I. Aug. S1-As a re- suit of the fete held last Friday at the summer home of Mrs. Cornelius Van derbilt, s40,000 will be refnitted at once to the International Red Cross Association for impartial distribution in the relief of those suffering in foreign lands by reason of the present war, it was announced tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
STEAMSHIP SUNK
 BY GERMAN CRUISER
Off the Coast of South Ameriea--No
 Details Given.

\ New York. Aug. 31.-The steamship Holmwood has been sunk by a Ger
 man cruiser off the coast of South America. according to a cablegram re- ceiyed here today by the owners of the Katherine Park, which has the crew of the ship aboard. The cable gram which was from Rio Janeiro, did not state the time or place of the sink ing. nor did 1t give the name of the German cruiser
 The HolmwooG, which was a vessel of 4,223 tons gross register, was on her way from Newport, England, to Bahia Blanco. having left the latter port on July 29. The ship was 375 feet long, was built in 1912 and was owned by F. s. Holland of London
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
ROUNDING UP REsERvisTs
 IN SOUTH AFRICA
5000 Germans Detained in Camp at
 Johannesburg.

Capetown, via London, Aug. 31, Mid night.-The process of rounding up Austrisn and German reservists from the different parts of the Union of South Africa and holding them as prisoners of war has been proceeding for a fortnight. Some 5000 of them are now detained in special camp at Johannesburg.
 Prince Salm-Salm and several of- ficers have been given special quar- ters in Bloemfontein. Prince Salm- Saim is captain in the Prussian cav airy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

ued occupancy of Vera e.. / ' ican troops but state 6s<
 flcials did not share th11
 terruption in Iailwax IF - # Vera Cruz and Mex1cz> z occurred but as soon 4S
 ton announced that he 1z19|<7 rolling stock in Vera Cru9 I1| was resumed the Mex1c16 explained that they were trains to transport troops eu ately adjusted the schedzl1e4 < Fuller to Consult c1<
 Paul Fuller, personal re1<1 11|1 of President Wilson, is du6 Iu I@ City tomorTow to discuss xiL1 I ernment there questions re]6 r Y # American occupancy of Xer1 <8 well as differences between 9r77 and Villa Although admin -z officials have not announced <H1I ] ton in any formal way {6 1e Ez{z| understood that recoSnl<1on ~II1 withheld until a comp1efs e<rc&1 between the two chiefta1us E<4 reached and arrangement5 1u3 r election <'<
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Prince PoniatoWskI, of Poland, who married Miss Elizabeth Helen Sperry, of Stockton, California, has been talk en back into the French army with his former rank of lieutenant. Ex-king Manuel of Portugal has ap- pealed to the Portuguese Republic to join with the Allies against Germany. Manuel declares he has offered his personal services to the King of Eng land.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Moratorium to be Extended in England

London, Aug. 31, 10:35 p. m.-David Lloyd George, chancellor of the Elk chequer, announced in the house of commons tonight that the moratorium would be extended for a month. It would be too risky, he said. to bring 1t to an end at 9nHs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

1chcTdt SdFFdUZd ndS C4uCoieo d-i the concessions made by General Hu erta while the latter was president of Mexico. All the officials Of the Mex ican National Railway have been elected and the name changed to the Constitutional Railway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
CLIENT IS CLEAR OF GERMANS
Resumption of Railway Communica-
 ton with Gramont.

London. Aug 31. 12:O7 p. m.-A
 IIavas Agency dispatch from Ghent reports that that district is now clear Of Germans and that railway and tel eeraphic communication has been re- stunned with Gramont
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
To Encourage Recruiting In London

London, Sept 1. 1:50 a. m.-Premier Asquith and Arthur J. Balfour, one of the leaders of the opposition in the house of commons, are to speak in the historic Guild hall in the city of Lon don this week is an effort to encourage recruiting. The guild hall will be used as a recruiting station.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
General Pau Wins Brilliant Victory.

London, Aug. 31, 1o:56 p. m-An Antwerp despatch to Reuters Tele- gram Company says: Tt is reported here that General Pau has won brilliant victory over 50,Ooo Germans near Peronnes, in the department of Somme."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Sunk Off BriziI by German Cruiser

Washington, Aug 31.-An official despatch to the state department today reported the sinking of a steamship off the Brazilian coast by the German cruiser Dresden. The despatch did not give the name of the steamship nor say when she was sunk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Austrians Defeated at zzr;

Rome, Aug. 31, via L<01oeI.s 9:55 D. m.zThe 7[eSsa9 9sfo es a telegram from So11s which says the Aus{f1 2 !. fered an rreparahle defe7{ z in Russian Poland, dftf u1'ls5 of Lublin-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
concIave for Election of Pop

ConclaVe for Election of Pope.
 Rome, Aug. 31-At q: 30 o'clock this evening Cardinal Della Volpe, the pap al chamberlain, closed the inside door to the conclave hall in which the col lege of cardinals is gathered to elect a successor to the late Pope Plus. Outside stood the governor and the marshal of the conclave. Not until a new pope has been chosen by bal lott will the doors be opened or any intimation of the procedure inside be known.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Fresh Forces of Germans are Advancing in the Direc-
 ton of RetheI-- -Sti Impossible to See Issue GERMANS ARE STEADILY PUSHING FORWARD

An Antwerp Despatch Credits General Pau With Victory Over 50,0O0 Germans Near Peronnes-British War ships Reported Holding Up All Vessels Of Hong Kong and Removing Germans and Austrians-A Jap anese Torpedo Boat Destroyer, Ashore at Tsng Tau, Was Destroyed by German Cruiser-Great Britain Has Extended Moratorium for Another Month h-3O0OO Rus sians Taken Prisoners by Kaisers Forces
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
Another Bomb Dropped ln Paris.

Paris, Aug. 31, 6:20 p. m.-A Ger man bip1ane passed over Paris at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon and dropped a projectile which. however did not ex- ploda
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

The popularity of the automatic cigar lighter has cut down the match consumption of France by 433, GOO matches.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
CabIed Paragraphs
Belgian Queen in England.

London, Aug 31, SAP p. m-Queen Elizabeth of Belgium with her children arrived in England tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Miscellaneous bills were considered under the unanimous consent rule il the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Women in Chicago will hold a monster mass meeting on September IS to protest against the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

James MeAdam, a stockbroker, O. ruptcy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Gov. Baldwin appointed Captain G J. Rare, Co. H. Hartford, major of the First Infantry, c. N. G.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Robert ]. Collier, sthe publisher, is still in a. preeerious condition, although his wife and his physicians have not given up hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

national peace conference which was to have been held in Constance, Switzer- land
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Burglars entered the Albany Cash Grocery Store at Pittsfield, Mass, dur ing the night, dynamited the safe and secured about $1,500.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Prince Albert, the second son of King George, is in an Aberdeen hos pital, suffering from appendicitis. He was serving on the battleship Colling- wood when attacked. E
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Condensed TeIegrams

The Senate agreed to House amend ments on the war risk bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

An official telegram received in Paris from Geneva, Switzerland, announces the appointment of Count Forgach at Austria ambassador to Berlin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Charles E. O'Brien of Brooklyn, aged 29, was drowned in the swim ming tank of the New York Athletic Club. O,Brien had but one arm and swam with difficulty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Frenchmen in London now have a newspaper of their own It is the first French daily newspaper in England It stitle is 'TEcho de France"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01
VERA CRUZ PORT ORDERED
State Department Officials are Not IncIined
 Carranza's Action as Unfriend|Y
MAY DIMINISH FOOD SUPPLY oF I

Was Similarly Closed During Huerta's Regime, b6I Vessels Paid Little Attention to the Ordez
 Funston Has Sent to the State Departn,ent
 port on the Complications Which MsAA= Some Quarters Carranza's Action is Taken e 7 sentiment Against the Presence of Amerir.1 [ Vera Cruz.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

The Mexican and European war; have more than doubled the number enlisting in the United States Army. Less than half pass the mental and physical tests.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

Frank D. Skinner, a locomotive en- sineer, wes arrested at Houlton, Me, as an alleged fugitive from justice, The arrest was made on an indictment from a New Jersey court charging bigamy. Governor HaineS will be asked to grant extradition papers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-01

An attempt to wreck troop train ] on the Canadian Northern Railway | about ninety miles east of Montreal | by placing a, iron rail across the | tracks was made, but failed