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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
FRENCH GIVE NO
 DETAILS OF BATTLE.
Say Allied Armies are in Close Contact
 With Germans Everywhere.

Paris. Sept. 15, 11:16 p. m.-The cf- dcial communication issued by the French government tonight gives no details. from the battle line except to say that the allied armies are in close contact with the Germans everywnere and that the forward movement con- tinues between the Mouse and Ar gonne. The text of the communica- ton Is as follows:
 "On our left wing our armies are in close contact with the enemy on the whole front from the heights of the River Asine, west and south of Rheims.
 "On our center, our forward move ment betweenfthe Argonne district and the Mouse continues.
 It Is absolutely untrue, as has been published time and again, by the of 1cial Wolff Agency, that the army of the crown prince is besieging and bonbarding Verdun. This city has never been attacked. Only the fort of Troyon, which is not part of the de- lenses of Verdun, but protects the heights of Mouse, has been bombarded on several occasions.
 Tt Is known that the violent at- tacks of which it has been the ob. Ject have not succeeded, and that since yesterday it has been relieved
 There is nothing to report con. corning our right wing" bom-a sftty
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
Treaties Signed by Secretary Bryan and the British,
 French, Spanish and Chinese Ambassadors
TO MAKE ARMED CONFLICT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE
Japan Has Yet Accept the Embassies in Germany, Russia Austria and Belgium Notified Members of the Cabinet and Administration Officials Witnessed, the Signing Ceremony-Luncheon Civen With an Entirely Neutral Menu.'
the following statement:
 Statement by Bryan.

the following statement:
 Statement by Bryan.
 ''The signing of the four treaties to- day with Great Britain, France Spain. and China bring under treaty oblie,a,- tons more than ninehundred millions of people. These, when added to fine population Of the United States and the population of the 22 countries with which similar treaties have hereto fore been signed. brings under the in- huence of these treaties considerabiv more than two thirds of the inhabi- tants of the globe. As these treaties all provide for investigation of all matters and dispute before any decla- ration of war or commencement Of hostilities, it is believed they will make, armed conict between the Contracting nations almost, if not entirely in1pos- sible. The government is gratified to take this long step in the direction of peace and is not only willing but anx- ;ous to make similar treaties with all other nations large and small"
 A Luncheon Given.
 The cabinet officers, Ambassadors and ministers who witnessed the signing of the treaties were given a luncheon at the University Club later. Speeches were made there in advocacy of peace. but no direct references Wers made to the present European war. As cabinet officer said later. the con- versation was entirely neutral.. Significant Menu. Ses<aary Bryan arranged the foi- lowing menu:
 Neutrality Soup. French Olives. White Radishes. Spanish Ome1ette. English Mutton Chops.
 Rice CroQuettes la Pelin. Corn o'Brien. Miami Salad. American Ice Cream. Oolong Tea Under the ice cream the secretaxy had this quotation: Diplomacy is the art Of keeping cool"
 At the head of the menu card was written:
 Peace Hath Won Victories No Less Renowned Than War;" and at the foot | in heavy type was: Nothing is final between friends" The last quotation was the answer which Secretary Bryan gave to Vis- count Chinda, the Japanese ambassa- dor last year, when the latter inquired | if a certain note on the alien land controversy was "the last word"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY
 IN MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Three in Senate, Five in Lower
 Branch, Two on Joint Ballot.

Portland, Me, Sept. 15.-Unofficial returns for governor from yesterdays state election covering all but few small towns give Oakley c. Curtis. democratic mayor of this city, a lead HaineS, his republican opponent. The Standing was 58.457 for Haines. 61,S32 for Curtis and 17,s60 for Halbert P. Gardner, the progressive candidate,
 Complete unofficial returns for the state legislature show that the repub- licans will have a majority of three in the senate, and the democrats a majority of five in the lower branch and two on joint ballot. According to these returns. the senate will con- sist of IT republicans and 14 demo- crets, and the house of 67 republicans. IS democrats, progressives and ] democrat -proeressiye
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
ANOTHER BATTLE LIKELY
 AT END OF WEEK. London Daily Mail Correspondent Says Both Armies are NOW n.....s.

London, Sept Is, 3:O3 a. m-"Both armies are now taking breath,'' says the Daily Mails Bordeaux correspond ent. "If the Germans are able to take a strong position north of the River Aisne, another battle is likely at the end of the week. Nevertheless, they may intend otdraw off their troops through the town of Stenay, eight miles west of Montmedy, or by the Mouse valley into Luxembourg.
 ''Evidences of their defeat accumu- late. Masses of every kind of material are being abandoned by the Germans, pointing to the continuance If n 'ir retirement. The French are bringing up endorsements in large numbers.
 Retreat to Stenay would be very risky and the enemy may prefer to fight again.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
Vera Cruz Reioices.
HOW BRITISH SHIP
 PICKED UP MINES
Put Man Who Was Laying Them in Bow and Steamed Ahead at Full Speed.
Correspondence of The Associated
 PreSS)

Correspondence of The Associated
 Press.)
 London, Sept. 3.-A story is going the rounds here that when one of the British mine hunting boats captured a mine laying trawler. manned by Germans. in the North Sea. the Brit ish captain lined up his captives, and picked out the weakest-looking of the lot. Ordering him to step forward, he said: "I want you to tell me where those mines are that you laid.'
 "Tll die first" said the sailor as he strengthened up.
 "very we'll" replied the captain, you are going to die first anyway, If any of us do. You know precisely these mines. You know precisely where they are. We are going to hunt for them and your position is going to be right in the bow of this ship, so that if we hit one of them you surely will be the first man to die"
 He ordered the prisoner placed di- rectly in the bow and then steamed ahead over the waters known to be mined. The end of the story is that this vessel picked up nearly 300 miles while the captured prisoner was kept in his position of danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
ILLINOIS MILK PRODUCERS
 WANT HIGHER PRICES
Farmers Want g a Hundred Pounds
 Buyers Offer S1.zs 1-3.

EIgin. Ills, Sept. 15.-when the cam paign of milk buyers seeking winter contracts opened in this district today producers and distributors were on an average of 21 g. cents apart.
 The farmers for the most part are members of the Milk Producers as- sociation, which met recently in Chi cago and determined to demand g a. hundred pounds for milk. Today's canvass indicated that the majority of them were supporting this agree ment
 The buyers offered contracts as fol- lows:
 October $175, November $1.s5, De- cember $1.S5, January $1.S5, February $L75, March S1.65. This is an average of $1.78 1-3 or Is cents higher than last winters average.
 The producers are organizing meeting to be held here to maintain solid front for the prices which they claim are justified by the higher prices they have to pay for other commodities and the heavy European demand for condensed milk occasioned by the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
RAILROADS WANT REFERRING
 ON FREIGHT RATE ADVANCE
Claim They Are Facing an "Extremely
 Serious" Emerqency.

Washington. Sept. 15.-The eastern railways formally petitioned the In terstate Commerce Commission today for a rehearing in the eastern advance rate case and to permit them to put into effect the five per cent. increases which the commission recently denied.
 The roads contended that they faved an extremely serious" emer- gency, resulting from diminishing rev. enues and aggravated by war in Eu- rope. Adequate additional income, the petition declared. could not be derived from the increases granted in Gen. tral association territory and from putting into effect some of the com missions suggestions as to charges for certain free services and improvement in personnel and equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
A GENERAL BATTLE
 IS STILL CONTINUING
Statement Given Out by German
 Headquarters' Staff.

London, Sept. 16. 30 a. m.-A des- patch to Reuters Telegram company from Berlin. coming by way of Am sterdam, gives the following statement of the German headquarters star timed p. m. Tuesday:
 "The battle which has been con- tiruing for the last two days in the right wing of our western army, ex- tends today to the eastern armies in the ,neighborhood of Verdun.
 Until now the Germans have been partly successful in some parts of the extended battlefield. A general battle is still continuing.
 'In the eastern war theatre, the army of General Hindenburg is now reforming after the conclusion of his pursuit Rumors that upper Silesif is about to be threatened with danger are unfounded."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16

The French official statement makes brief mention of the fact that the allied armies are in close touch with the Germans north of the River Aisne and in the neighborhood of Rheims. In this territory General Won kluck's army apparently IS making ready for stand, while the other German armies under Won Buelow. Won Hausen. the crown prince and the Duke of Wur- teemburs are falling back. and, in do- ing so are endeavoring to maintain an undivided front.
 The French war department also de- nies that the crown prince has ever bombarded Verdun and adds that only Fort Troyon, which does not belong to Verdun's defenses. has been attacked. although lately 1t was relieved.
 Russian official reports announce that no fighting has occurred in the last 24 hours in East Prussia and that the Russian troops having, extricated themselves from difficult position. are awaiting further movements.
 From Berlin comes the announce ment that the efforts of the French troops to break through the right wing of the German western army have been repulsed after heavy fighting. Berlin also announces that the Austrian troops have repulsed the Servians ali along the line of the River Save.
 Among those who fell on the British side in the recent fighting was Briga,- dier General Mel Douglas Findlay, commander of the First division, Royal artillery. who gained a reputation for bravery in the South African war.
 A Rome despatch giving news from Albania says that the Montenegrin troops. in conjunction with Servtans, have repulsed the Austrians on the Bosnian frontier. In the recent fight ing the Austrian casualties were esti- mated at 4,oD0.
 An Austrian official communication received at Rome denies the reports of Russian victories over the Austrians and asserts that 100000 Russian pris- onere and nearly 800 guns have been captured.
 Roumania is reported to be making advances to Italy for common action against Austria
 The Japanese troops who are march ing against the German protectorate of Kfao-Chow in China have captured the town of Chi Mo, 8 short distance out side of the Kiao-Chow zone.
 The first encounter between the German and Japanese land forces oc- cured at this point.
 Reports from Washington describe government officials and diplomatic representatives as showing expectancy that the German ambassador would make early answer to the formal peace inquiry made by the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
AWAITING REPLY FROM
 EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Washington Government Betrays Feel
 ing of Expectancy.

ing of Expectancy.
 Washington, Sept. 15-Oficials of the Washington government and dip lomatists revealed today a feeling of expectancy that within another day or two Emperor William would reply to the informal peace inquiry made by the United States a week ago.
 Administration officials are cling ing to the hope that the answer of the German government may .open the way for further discussion with Great Britain, France and Russia of peace terms.
 Since President Wilson's tender of good offices was made and ac- knowledged in a non- -committal way by Germany, along with the other Bel ligerents, American diplomats have been watchful for the slightest indi- cation of a readiness to talk peace.
 President Wilson has made no reply to the messages from Emperor Will liam and President Poincare of France relating to the use of dum-dum bull lets in the war. The president to- morrow will receive the commission of Belgian officials, who have come from their country especially to lay before him their complaint against al- legged violation of civilized warfare in the German invasion.
 It is understood that the president will make a general statement after the Belglans have seen him, covering their protest as well as the messages of the German emperor and the French president reiterating the neutrality of the United States.
 The Belgian commission of five ar- rived here tonight and were met at the station only by A. Havenith, the Bel gian minister. They will call on Sec r"tr-''- 's----nr and he escorted by, him to the White House.
 liI>x Iui..i..ISSI1i,t.lS declined tO dis cuss the object of their visit, say ing they would make no further state ment until after their visit to the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
27 PERSONS DROWNED
 AS RESULT OF TRAIN WRECK
Train ToppIed Into Gully Caused by
 CIoudburst at Lebanon, Mo.

St. Louis, Mo, Sept. 15-Twenty- seven persons were drowned today when a St. Louis and San Francis co west-bound passenger train plung- ed into the aftermath of a cloudburst two miles west of Lebanon, Mo, and two passenger trains toppled into deep gully flooded with water.
 Eighteen persons were injured but none of them was hurt seriously. Ninety persons, including the tfain crew, were on the train.
 Storm Broke Communication.
 The wreck occurred before daybreak but as telegraph and telephone con- heaEy storm last night, nothing was know of the disaster at the >'Frisco general office for several hours The accident occurred at a curve which marked the edge of a ravine characteristic of the Ozark hill coun- been going carefully as the engineer feared the heavy rains had weakened the track.
 Train Could Not be Stopped. Just as the locomotive hit the curve two miles from Lebanon, the engineer saw a wall of water ahead of him Though going only 15 miles and hour | the train could not be stopped before it plunged into the water.
 
 which the track crossed the ravine haG been swept away by the rush of water The locomotive passed through the angry curretn on the sagging track but the chair car and the smoking cal rolled over into the torrent. The To: comotive and the mail and the bag. gage cars were forced by momentum | across the deepest part of the ravine although they finally left the rails anc toppled partly over on the structure three feet under water.
 Fireman Crushed to Death. The fireman, J. H. Stockstill, wa: crushed to death but the engineer es' capped injury. None of the mail clerk. or express messengers were hurt. The | four sleeping cars remained on th' 1 track, behind the stream.
 The chair car and the smoking cal sank deep in the rushing water. Man!
 the occupants were drowned wnili i they slept. Others clambered througl | the windows of the submerged carT and swan to safety.
 Miss Mona Campbell of St. Louis, nurse, climbed to the upturned side O | the chair car and rescued five inpris oned passengers by pulling then through the window. Passengers il the sleeping cars, reused by the shock soon went to the rescue of those wh' had not been drowned at once. Sev eral passengers were pulled from tn water exhausted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
GERMANS MAKING A STAND
 ALONG THE RIVER AISNE.
Military Critics Believe It Means tn.
 Beginning of New Battle.

Paris, Sept. 15. $50 D. m.-An at- tempt to stem the tide of their rapid retreat was generally expected to be made by the Germans after the allies had compelled them to retire defeated from the great field of battle to the east of Paris where they had fought stubbornly for seven days and had suffered enormous losses.
 The British and French aviatorS ran daring risks following the retrograde movements of the German army, but they succeeded in gathering the in- formation that the Germans had erect ed field works at various places along the northern plateau beyond Rheims. These works were intended by the Germans for the possibility of meeting superior forces and of being obliged to retire and to reform
 It Is understood they left several corrs on their western wing and on their centsr.
 Protect Bulk of German Army.
 With the desperate task Of holding suera from harrassing the bulk of the GerTan army. wfi"h in the meantime was making quickly for the frontier
 Many detached parties of German troops have been captured wandering ehout the woods. where they found no food supplies and deserted by their comrades who were making forced marches.
 Defense Work at Paris Continues,
 There has been no cessation in the preparations at Paris For defense. AL though the Germans now gro a con- siderable distance away, and the like lihood of their return Is regarded as remote, thousands of men are beins enrolled daily for the formation of new forces and to fill the gaps in the ranks of the armies wh ch have been in the field since the 'e rinn!ng of the war
 Some militarH rites are of tho opin. ion that the stand now being made by the Germans along the River Aisne k the beginning of a neu battle whict may develop into a combat almost il not quite equally as serious as tha, on the Marne. + is pointed out how. ever that the struggle must be a iron. tai one from the German side, whi!. the allies occupy positions from whicf an enveleping movement can be effect ed.
 Strength of Forces Equal.
 The strength of the forces engaged although kept secret, is believed to b, almest equal. It is argued, however that the allies possess the advantag, M prestige, which has been increaset
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16

Washington, Sept. 15-Treaties be- tween the United States and Great Britain, France and China were sign ed today by Secretary Bryan and the British French, Spanish and the Chinese ambassadors, which the Washington government believes Twill make armed conflict between the Uni ted States and these nations almost if not entirely impossible" They provide that all disputes which cannot be settled by diplomacy shall be sub mitted to a permanent commission for investigation for one year.
 Four Treaties Signed.
 Similar in principle to the twenty two treaties signed with Central and South American and a few European countries nineteen of which have been ratified by the senate. the four pacts and diplomates here as the most ad- vanced step which the American gov- ernment has taken to forward the cause of peace.
 Foreign Legations Notified. Immediately after the conventions
 were signed, Secretary Bryan dis patched to the American embassies Austria and Belgium notifying them of | what had occurred, and expressing the
 desire of the United States to sign | similar treaties with those countries l all of which have endorsed the pr1n- ciple, of the peace plan.
 Japan Has Not Accepted. Japan alone has not accepted the | principles or entered into negotia- | tions it became known today, because
 of the desire of the ministry there not | to confuse the Japanese public while i the alien land controversy is being | adjusted.
 | Will Make War Remote. | One of the practical effects of the | treaties signed today is to make more remote than ever the possibility of the | United States being drawn into the present European war over any del- | icate questions of neutrality which
 might arise with Great Britain or | France.
 Witnessed by Cabinet Members. Members of the cabinet and admin | istration officials witnessed the sign-
 ing ceremony in the office of the sec-
 retary of state. It was a happy mo- i ment for MT Bryan, who has spent
 more than a year personally negotiat- | ing the pacts. Mrs. Bryan and @er- sonal friends of the secretary were
 present. Afterward MT. Bryan issued
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
FRENCH TROOPS REFUSED
 BY GERMAN RIGHT WING
Austrian Troops Drive Servians Back
 All Along the Line.

London, Sept. Is. 9.52 p. m-The following German official statement by Marco1i wireless has been received here:
 "The right wing of the western army Is engaged in heavy fighting, the result of which at present has not been decided. An attempt on the part of the French troops to break through has been victoriously repulsed. Other wise. no result has been achieved anywhere.
 "The Austrian troops have repulsed the Servians all along the line of the river Save, and there is now no dan- ger with regard to Semlln.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
AUSTRIAN TROOPS DESERT
 GERMANS IN CRISIS German Officer Declares It Was an Act of Dishoncr.

London. Sept. 15. 1920 p. m.-Reu- ter's correspondent with the Russian army on the western frontier says that two German divisions participated in the battle of Krasnik, which stretched over a front of one hundred versts (about 66 miles) and included several arnlored entrenchments on the hillside.
 Many shells went over Krasnik, |" the correspondent adds. ''but did no damage to the town. The Russians finally broke the Austrian front and the Austrians abandoned their whole position, disregarding the Germans who, although they were fighting Sravely. had to fall back on Annapol. One of the several German officers captured by the Russians said:
 The Austrians called on us to aid them and then deserted us. The Ger man army will never forgive this act nf dishonor'
 'oThe Aastrians took up another po- sttton but again were dislodged and retreated across the frontier, leaving I the fields strewn with the bodies ot men and horses. The peasants are wearing the boots and clothing which the Austrians discarded in their f1igEt Little damage was done to that portion of Poland which the Aus | trians temporarily held"
 f5,ooo Killed in GaIicia Battle. London Sept 16 onS a un-A deS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
RUSSIAN EMPEROR
 coNGRATULATEs FRENCH
TeIesraphs President Poineare That
 Valor Inspires Admiration.

Bordeaux, Sept 15. 11.S5 p. m.- President Poincare has received the following telegram from the Russian emperor:
 "The news of the brilliant victory gained by the French army fills me with joy send you most cordial con- gratulations. The valor of the troops and the talent of their chiefs are worthy the great nation to which they belong. I take pleasure in express ing all the admiration with which they inspire me-
 The president of the republic re- piled:
 q thank Your Majesty for your con- gratulations which deeply touch France and her army. The great vic tory gained by the Russian troops in Galicia has rejoiced all French hearts and the government of the republic doubt it will be followed by other
 successes in Germany and Austria"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
THREE WRITS AGAINST
 NEW HAVEN ROAD,
Violation is Charged of Law Regard.
 ing Transportation of Cattle.

Hartford, Conn, Sept 15-U. S. District Attorney Fred \. Scott, today issued three writs against the New York, New Haven x Hartford rail- road, on information furnished by the department of agriculture, charging violation in Hartford of the law relat- ing to the transportation of cattle. It is charged that in three different ship ments passing through here the anil maIs should have been unIoaded and given five hours rest, and that this was not done. All of the three cases so back to last December.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-16
UNIoNISTS PROTEST AND
 LEAVE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Bill Passed to Suspend Operation of
 Irish Home Rule.

London, Sept. 15.--After the union ists had made a formal protest and bad left the chamber, the house of commons this afternoon passed through all it's stages the bill intro Guced by Premier AsQuith to suspend the operation of the Irish home rule and the Welsh disestablishment bills.
 In the house of lords during a de- hate on the Marquis of Crewe's motion for a second reading of the home rule bill adjournment was taken on vote oe 93 te p.