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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
FORMER BANK CASHIER
 GUILTY OF EmBEZZLEMENT.
On Plea of Guilty William D. Morgan Gets Two to Five Years Sentence.

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 15.-Upon his plea of guilty to embezzlement, two counts, William D. Morgan of New Rochelle, N. Y, former cashier of the Aetna National bank of this city, was sentenced to from two to five years in state prison by Judge Joel H. Reed in the criminal court today. Counsel for Morgan made earnest plea for lenien- cy. The judge in passing sentence followed the recommendation of the states attorney and expressed regret in having to do the duty imposed upon him. Mrs Morgan, wife of the prison CT, was in court. Before and after sen tence was imposed former U. S. Sena- tor Morgan G. Bulkeley had confer ences with the accused.
 Mir. Morgan appropriated $52,470 in Aetna Life Insurance company's stock placed in his hands to sell by Miss Elizabeth Hubbard of West Hartford and her sister, Mrs. Helen O'Connor, of New Rochelle.
 He took his sentence calmly, al- though tears were seen to fall from his eyes during the time his counsel addressed the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16

old positions. owing to the numerical superiority of the enemy.
 Elsewhere in Poland nothing of material importance has happened Unfavorable weather is influencing our operations.
 "In East Prussia there is nothing new.
 .sThe French yesterday made fruit less attacks at various points. Their attack son our positions southeast of Ypres failed, with heavy losses to the enemy. A hostile attack in the region northeast of Suippes was repulsed, as we'll as an attack north of Verdun with heavy losses to the attackers.
 'In the neighborhood of Ally and Apremont, south of St Mihiel, the French tried four times to storm oul positions, but in vain. A renewed hostile advance from the direction oi F1irey, which is northeast of Toul failed
 aIn. the Vosges the battle is still pro ceedir1g. We took 800 prisoners, re- capturing the village of Steinbach west of Sennhein1.''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
To Shell MexiCans
 Out of Positions
MORE REINFoRcEMENTs SENT TO THE BORDER
FOR EMERGENCY USE
An Understanding Is That Within Three Days American Artillery Win Respond to Any Bullets That Gross international Boundary.

Washington, Dec. 15.-F'urther dena- onStratfon was made by the United states government today of its deter mlnatlon not to tolerate continued fir ing by the Mexican factions at Naco. sonora, into American territory.
 President Wilson, after a brief dis cussion with the cabinet, instructed Secretary Garrison to comply with the request of Brigadier General Tasl<e1, Fl. Bliss at Naco, Ariz, for rein- forcements to handle a possible em.. ergency situation.
 Three regiments of infantry and three batteries of artillery were or dered to Naco.
 The general understanding tonight In administration quarters, was. that as soon as the artillery of the An1eri- can forces were placed in position on the international boundary the Amer leans would return any artillery or infantry fire. AS it might require three days to reach Naco, the Mexi- can factions have virtually that period in which to comply with the American demands or be shelled out of their positions.
 Reinforcements ordered today will bring the total force of the American army at Naco to about 5000 men, in ciudlng eleven troops of cavalry. three regiments of infantry and six batteries of artillery with 24 guns General Hill of the Carranza faction has T. 500 men and General Maytorena of the Gutierrez government $500 troops. Both factions have what Sec retary Garrisons described today as
 a fair amount of artillery
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16

The long expected attempt to ad- vance by the allies seems to be under way in Belgium and, if full credence is to be given to the ocial reports i'm portant gains have been made by the French, British and Belgians.
 Allies Advance in Belgium.
 From Nieuport, says the French off, cial statement, the Franco Belgian troops have debouched and occupied the line from the west of Lombaertzyoe to the farm of Saint Georges. Lom- baertzyG1e lies about one and one-halI miles to the northeast of Nieuport, and Saint Georges is about one mile southeast of Nienport. This operation, therefore, has given them a line run ming virtually a mile 10 the east or NieupoFt and extending almost north and south for a distance of about two miles.
 Similarly, the French report gain along & three mile line from Hollebeke to Wytschaete, to the south of 1pres, against which city German attacks of q violent nature were being carried out almost necessarily a, fews days ago. Further to the east, there has been a gain of nearly third of a mile in the direction of Klein Ziilebeke.
 German Success in Alsace.
 But the French war office admits the success; of the German infantrymen in gaining a foothold at Steinbach, in -AIsace, although declaring that the Trench still hold the heights overlook ing that place.
 Affairs in the Eastern Area.
 In Russian Poland, the Russians claim continued success in the Mlawa region, but report large forces of Ger mans concentrating on the left bank of the Vistula, with the arrival of German endorsements along the front. For two days there has been fierce he Tof I zif71 each side alternating in taking the ag- gressive.
 Regarding these operations, Berlin announces that, owing to the numerical superiority of the Russians, the Ger man column which had advanced from Soidau, East Prussia. by way of Mlawa, in the direction of Ciechanow, has had to reoceupy its old position.
 Warsaw Undisturhed.
 That Warsaw, which has been the Germans objective for weeks past is not particularly disturbed over the out look is indicated by despatcfes from the Polish capital, which describe the city as gaily decorated, crowded with shoppers and pervaded by the Christ mas holiday spirit.
 Austrians Win and Lose.
 Though the Austrians have been forced to withdraw from Belgrade and now occupy only a very small section of Servia, they balance against this a strong offensive in western GaIicia which, they declare, has compelled the Rissians to retreat and resulted in the capture of 31.000 prisoners.
 Turkey cennniies With ItaIy's Demanc
 Turkey has complied with the de- Tnand of Italy by returning the British consul at Hodieda, Arabia to the ItaI- ian consulate, from which he had beer forcibly removed, and has made ar explanation, with the promise of pun ishment for those guilty of the breact of diplomatic relations.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY
 GoV.- ELECT WHITMAN
George A. GIynn of Syracuse to Be His
 Executive Auditor.

New York. Dec Ex-Governor -elect Whitman tonight announced that he had decided to appoint as his execu- tive auditor, George A. Glynn of Syra- cuse. This is the position which was created by Governor Sulzer for John A. Hennessey. At present MT Gly1ln is general manager and part owner of the Watertown Standard. Mir. Whit man also announced his military staff of sixteen and the name of John Stan ley Moore of Syracuse for his military secretary. AIr. Moore will have the rank of major, was born in Syracuse in 1870 and was graduated from Yale in the class of 1893. For the past six years he has been connected with a system of interurban electric railroads centering in Syracuse in the capacity of general passenger agent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
DECLINES MARKED FIRST
 SESSION OF OPEN TRADING. Movement Was in Sharp Contrast to
 Two Preceding Sessions.

New York, Dec. 15.-Severe declines marked the first session of open trad ing in the full and complete list of se- curities on the stock exchange today. The movement was in sharp contrast to that of the two preceding sessions, when an abbreviated list moved for ward to a level well above July 30 quotations.
 Today's real test was afforded by the international list. Opening prices demand, but the rise was followed by heavy offerings, which soon caused a reversal of the upward movement and changed early gains to losses. By mid day the entire list was at or around yesterdays closing level, and before three to five points under these quota tions was shown.
 4 considerable part of today's sell ing was traced to foreign interests. According to board room gossip. Lon- don, Paris and Berlin succeeded in disposing of fully 50,000 shares prin- cipally United States Steel. Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio.
 Steel and Baltimore and Ohio suf- fered most in the liquidation, losing between four and five points each, but other stocks in the same group mani fested a heavy tendency. To add to was reported, while a succession of drives by the bears added to the gen. eral unsettlement
 The days, business, most of which was transacted in the first hour. aggre- gated about 2T0 900 shares, which ex- ceeded the normal operations of a year ago. Bonds showed more stability than stocks, but yielded generally at the end on an aggregate of operations far be- low that of the previous day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
CAPTURES SECOND
 LARGEST CITY IN MEXICO.
carranza Troops Are Moving to At.
 tack Torren.

Fl Paso, Dec. 15.-Guadalajara, sec. captured by Villas troops, according to an official report given out today by the Villa consular agent here.
 It was learned from independent sources that a strong column of Car ranza- troops was moving to attack Torreon, the dominant position of Central Mexico Torreoh is defended by more than 1000 Villa troops, while the Carranza strength is estimated at 5000. General Villa. who visited Chi huafua, City yesterday, returned hur- riedly to Torreon today
 Traffic on the central line of the Na- tional Railway of Mexico has been fn- terrupted by the burning of several bridges between Juarez and Chihua- hua City.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
TWO MORE DAYS OF
 FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Predicted For All Parts of the Unitec
 States.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Two more days of freezing temperatures was predicted for all parts of the United States, with the exception of the Pa ellie coast and southern Florida, by the weather forecasters tonight
 Throughout the northern middle west the mercury rested below zeTo without any immediate prospect of a rise. In the Pacific states, however. the heavy frosts of the past several days were expected to disappear soon before advancing warmer winds.
 Throughout the east and the south the indications were that continued cold weather would prevail, with freezing temperatures southern Flori- da being the only exception.
 Fair, except in the vicinity of the Great Lakes, where snow was pre- dicted, was the official general fore cast for the next AS hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
VOTE FOR LICENSE AT
 BOSTON SHOWS INCREASE Good Government Association Nom-
 inees Elected to Council.

Boston, Dec. 15.-Nominees of the Good Government association, a non- partisan association, won ali three places in the city council in today's election. The successful candidates in a contest in which there were thirteen entries, wire Walter Ballantyne, John A. Coulthurst and Henry E. Hagan.
 Tn the voting for two places on the school committee, the public school association forces reelected one can didate, Joseph Lee, Dr. Frederick L. Began, who was opposed by the as- sociation, was also successful
 The city again voted in favor of the licensed sale of liquors. The li- cense vote was: Yes 29,S55; no 1e.- 49S. Last years vote was: Yes, 30011; no, 14.761
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
CANADIAN, STEAMER SHARON
 A MONTH OVERDUE
Probable She May Have Struck Mine
 of North Coast of Ireland.

Ottowa, Dec 15.-The Canadian gov ernment steamer Sharonfi bound from Sydney to Newport, Wales, with a cargo of coal and a crew of thirty men, is a month overdue and is believed to have been lost somewhere in the At Iantic. according to information that reached here today. Government Of fcials said they thought it probable that the steamer had struck mine off the north aecaat of Ireland and foun- dered.
 The Sharon was purchased in Eng land year ago for work on the Hud- son Bay route. She cost about $150,- 900 and was chartered to the Dominion Iron and Steel company for the win ter. The crew was shipped in Cam ada
 The Sharon reported by wireless af- ter leaving Newfoundland. Nothing has been heard from her since then.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
BETWEEN 100 AND f5o
 MEXIcANs EXECUTED.
In Mexican Capital Within the Past
 Few Days.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Between 100 and 150 Mexicans. many of them once prominent officially, have been secret ly executed in Mexico City within tho last few days, according to an official report which reached the United States government today from one of its agents there.
 Just who ordered the executions has not been desclosed nor are any of the names of those put to death known.
 Except for these executions, condi- tions in the city itself are quiet and Provisional President Gutierrez, with the allied Villa and Zapata forces, Is maintaining order. No foreigners have been injured or intimidated and business conditions are described as improving in the capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
Repub jeans Win
 at Meriden Election
GET EVERYTHING EXCEPT TWO
 PLACES IN COUNCIL.
BREAK SOLID 1sT WARL
For the First Time in Seven Years Had a Majority of $50 votes-so- ciaIist Party with Entire Ticket in Field PoIIed Only 1e4 Votes.

Meriden, Conn, Dec. 15.-All repub- Iican candidates for city office were victorious today in the off-year cleo ton. with the exception of two coun- cil nominees. A majority of $50 votes accomplished the sweeping victory. The republicans elected five aldermen and eight councilmen, breaking the solid democratic First ward by elect ing republican alderman, something unheard of since seven years ago. The city council representation in 1915 will be 25 republicans and democrats. Herman Hess. who has been city clerk since 1888. was reelected by both old parties. Fred Borst was elected au- ditor and Harold L. Wheatley treas urer.
 The socialist party, which had a ticket in the field, boiled only 194 votes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
FRANco-9ELGrAN TROOPS
 ADVANCE FROM NIEUPoRT.
Also Gain 500 Metres to the South
 of Ypres.

Paris, Dec Is, 1O:45 p. m.-The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued tonight by the French war office:
 Tn Belgium the Franco Belgian troops have deboucaed from Newport and occupied the line from the out skirts west of Lombaertzyde to the farm of St. Georges.
 ITO the south of Ypres we made an attack in the direction of Klein Zille- beke and gained 500 metres (550 yaris.)
 'In Alsace we continue to hold the heights which dominate Steinbaeh.
 'tOn the rest Of the front there is nothing to report''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
AusTRiANs ARE STILL
 IN PURSUIT OF RUSSIANS
In Western Gaiieia-Heavy Fighting Expected Near the San Next Week.

Berlin, Dec. Is, via London, Dec. 15, 7.30 p. m.-'The German official press bureau today issued the following:
 '1t is officially reported from Vienna that the pursuit of the Russians in western Galicia is being continued and after some important engagements. The Austrian report adds:
 Tn the Carpathians our successful troops have advanced necessarily. Yes- terday more than 2.000 Russians were captured.
 s.'The Russians in Poland continue to retire in front of the German-Aus- trian offensive and the position of their main forces becomes more and more untenable Heavy fighting is expected to take place near the San next week."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
GERMAN MOVEMENT TOWARD
 WARSAW HAS BEEN STOPPED.
Berlin Despatch Adnits the Forces
 Are Now Retreating.

Berlin, via London, Dec. 15, 5.45 p. m.-A retreat of the German forces which attempted to strike at Warsaw from the north was acknowledged in day at army headquarters. The state nent follows:
 The German column which had ad- yanced from Soldau, East Prussia, by way of Mlawa, in the direction of Eiechanow, has had to reoccupy its
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
sTRrcTER CONTROL OF
 TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS
In Massachusetts sanatoriun Patients
 Go and Come as They Please.

MiddIeboro, Mass, Dec. 15.-Stricter control over tuberculosis patients in state sanatoriuTns was favored in res- olutions adopted by the American San atorium association today. The Mass achusetts legislature will be asked to give some commission authority to detain patients in sanatoriums when others with tuberculosis. At present, speakers said, sufferers from the dis ease may go and come as they please.
 Delegates were present from various parts of the United States and Gam ada
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
Deficient Dartmouth Students Barred
 from Summer School.

Hanover, N. H., Dec. 15.-Dartmouth college students who are behind in their studies will not be permitted to make i1p their deficiencies by at tendance at the Dartmouth summer school, according to statement by Director ". v. Bingham today. In lege students attending Sthe sessions had failed in one or more courses during the preceding semester. The faculty believe that with such stu- dents eliminated the summer courses will be of greater educational value to teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
AN ESCAPED MURDERER
 CAPTURED IN THE RoWERX
Got Away From Penitentiary at co-
 iun1bus, Ohio last July.

New York, Dec. 15.-Leonard Smith, who escaped last July from the peni- tentiary at Columbus, Ohio, where he was serving life sentence for murder, was arrested in a Bowery lodging house here today.
 Smith. one of the trusted prisoners. received letter informing him that his mother was dying and wanted to see him. He walked out of the pen itentiary.
 On the day of his mothers funeral he heard knock on the door of her home. Fearing it was a detective who had come to arrest him, he fled and came to New York A man who knew him in prison recognized him on the street and informed the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
MORE TROOPS SENT
 TO MEXICAN BORDER
In Response to a Request from Briga-
 dier General Bliss at Naeo.

Washington. Dec. 15.-In response to request from Brigadier General Bliss at Naco, Ariz., Secretary Garri- son today ordered three regiments of infantry from Galveston or Texas City; one battery of AT inch guns and two batteries of Al inch howitzers once to the Mexican border.
 In announcing this action, Secretary Garrison said:
 Tn view of conditions on the border as he sees them, General Bliss has re- quested that additional infantry and artillery be sent him. In compliance to this request the troops are being despatched and placed under his com mand. These endorsements are being requested and sent as a measure of precaution.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
Movements of sseamsnips.

Naples, Dec 14-Arriyed, steamer Rotterdam, New York.
 Gibraltar Dec 14-Passed, steamer Napoli, New York for Naples. Sailed, 7th, steamer San Giorgio Gfrom New York;, Naples.
 Liverpool, Dec. 16.-Arrived. steamer Zealand, Portland.
 Bergen, Dec. 14-Sailed, steamer Bergeusfjord, New York
 Havre, Dec. 14.-Sai1ed, steamer Chicago, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
SUBSTANTIAL GAINS
 MADE BY THE ALLIES
Now Have Line One Mile to the East of Neuport Ex-
 tending North and South Two Miles
GERMAN INFANTRY GAINS AT sTEINBAcH

In Alsace Although French Still Hold the Heights Overlook ing That Pace-German Advance Toward Warsaw Has Been Stemmed by Superior Number of R1ssians-n Pua.an Poland Russians Claim Continued Success But Report Large Forces of the Enemy Concentrating on the Left Bank of the Vistua- Though the Austrians Have Been Forced to Withdraw From Belgrade, They Claim to Have Captured 31 OOo Russians in Western Ga lcia-Turkey Has Compiled With the Demand of Italy by Returning British Consul at Hodeida, Arabia to the Italian Consulate.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
Other Paper and its Total largest Connecticut
Condensed TeIeqrams

The 1915 German reserves reported yesterday.
 The Bank of EnsIand received 1s,- 900 pounds bar gold.
 The French Cabinet decided that it Is impossible to prepare a 1915 budget.
 The exportation of figs and grapes from smyrna, Asiatic Turkey. has been prohibited.
 William F. cor~in, wholesale but ter merchant in New York since 1873, died at Yonkers, aged 65.
 The adjourned mansIaushter case Britain was again continued.
 Charitable organizations of Chica- go were swamped with requests for aid as result of the cold wave.
 The Oil City Torpedo Go, of Pitts burgh, has received an order for 200 whitehead torpedoes" from England.
 Four men were rescued from the fishing boat Trio, of Newark, drifting off Sandy Hook, flying distress signals.
 There are sioty-four ships booked to carry cotton from alveston, during the remainder of December and in Janu- ary.
 Mayor Mitchell of New York, an- nounced that the day after Christmas will be a holiday for employees of the city.
 A seat on the New York Cotton Ex- change was sold at auction for Se,0o0 the last three previous sales being fol $9 800
 "Stammering Sam" and Weeping Willie are the names given to two
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
inc Buets Circulation in Norwich Double That of Any Other Paper
CabIed Paragraphs
Jason SaiIs for SaIcnika,

Genoa. Dec. 15, via Rome, 610 D. m.-The United States naval collier Jason which brought Christnas gifts from the American people to the cIlil- dren of the belligerent pe rs, left here today for SaIonika xoQ Russian. General From Dysen-
 Berlin, a-(via London, 7:30 D. m Aed in the Information giver -1e press today by the Ger man ( -4cial press bureau was the fol- lowing:
 According to reports from Basel, Switzerland. General Ruzsky, in com mand of the Russian troops on the yistula front in Poland, is suffering from dysentery.''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
SINKING OF BULWARk
 DUE TO NO HOSTILE ACT.
Result of an Explosion Due to Ignition
 of the Ammunition.

London, Dec Is. s.26 D. m.-The of- dcial press bureau announced tonight that the sinking of the battleshfp Bu1- wark apparently was not due to a hostile act. investigation has disclosed no evidence of treachery on the part of any persons aboard the vessel, or of any act by an enemy.
 An inquiry into the Bulwark disas- ter, according to the official press bu- reau announcement, shows that it was the result of an explosion due to the accidental ignition of the ammunition on board.
 The British battleship Bulwark was destroyed by an explosion on Nov. 26, while lying off Sheerness. About 500 lives were lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
BLIND FOR NINE YEARs
 SIGHT RESTORED BY ACCIDENT Boston Man Celebrates Recovery by
 Seeing a Moving Picture Show.

years. Frank H. Hayns, of the Hyde Park district, regained his eyesight today when he accidentally struck his head against a bedpost in his room. Haynes vision was seriously impaired Is years ago when he suffered a sun stroke while driving in a horse race and nine years later he became to- tally blind.
 He celebrated his recovery today by seeing moving picture show for the first time in his life
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
e4th Eruption of Lassen Peak.

Bedding, Calif.. Dec. 15.-The sixty fourth eruption of Lassen Peak oc- cured today. The main crater re- mained quiet, but a jet of vapor was shot from 8 new vent half a mile north to a height of 5000 feet. It did not compare in volume to previous eruptions, but nothing hitherto has ap- preached it in duration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
carranza's seoretary of rreasurx.

Washington. Dec. 155.-Luis Cabrera, former constitutionalist agent here,
 has been appointed by eneral Carranza to be his secretary of treasury, thus completing the cabinet, according to
 a message today from Vera Cruz to
 the Carranza agency here. The re-
 port, that enerGal Maciovio Herrera
 had been made governor and military commander of the state of Chihuhahua
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16
4.ooO,Ooo Easg shipped to London.

Boston, Dec 15.-Four million eggs. the largest single shipment ever sent from this country, were loaded today on the steamship Anglian, which sails early tomorrow for London. The eggs came from cold storage houses in Chi cago and are valued at $S0s000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-16

President Wilson shook hands with Daniel M. Hood, aged S1 of Ipswich Mass, who has met every President since James K. Polk.