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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
SHELLS CAUSE EVACUATION.
British Navy Destroys Forts and Bar.
racks Of Turk City.


racks Of Turk City.
I.ondon. Nov. 3.-The fortified town
OF Akabah. in Arabia, on an arm OK
the Red sea, has been shelled and oc-
cuDiad ~ the British cruiser Minerva.
There WAS some loss to the troops
holding the position but no British
casualties.
Akabah Is at the head Of the bay OF
Akabah, 100 miles east Of suez. The
admiralty announced this occurrance
as follows:
upon arriving at Akabah the cruiser
Minerva, Capt. Percival Warleigh.
found the place occupied by the SOL
diers and armed natives.
zone Of the soldiers had the appear
ance of q German officer.
..Tha Minerva then shelled the port
and the troops. The town was evacu-
ated and landing parties from the
Minerva proceeded to destroy the forts
the barracks, tho postoffice and the
stores.
"There was some loss to the enemy
but no British casualties"
Turks Near Egyptian Border.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Cairo, Egypt, says:
"The Turkish troops are reported
near the border, which they have not
crossed The British are fully prepared
n repulse an invasion, thanks to the
measures taken by the government
.aThe public in Egypt is calm and not
.yen aware Of a Turko- Russian rup-
ture.
Turkey's formal entrance into war
with the allies-for France can not out
follow Great Britain-came at time
u,hen the Turkish ambassadors. still at
r.ondon and Paris. were uncertain what
next was to come, An apology from
.ha grand yizier for Turkish attacks
~, Russtan ports and doubt as to who
held the whip hand In the sultan's
government, together with the attitude
~ the Balkan states. were factors
which blended, seemed to carry sucn
weight as to make Turkey hesitate.
,rha London press was ever concil.
,atory III tone, hoping to the last that
fha matter would be adjusted. The
n.w.nauers maintained this tone not
withstanding the Tuhks reported activ-
itv In Egypt. The British all along
have claimed Germany was responsible
for the Turkish unrest and II 1t proved
trl,e that the Akabah garrison was
German or part German. the wide-
a spread unrest in the east charged to
Z Germany will be sustained.
Great Britain Ready.
The British admiralty's statements
were brief, not giving the extent Of the
enemy's loss but adding that there were
no British casualties.
This engagement undoubtedly will be
followed by others In Egypt, while the
former German cruisers Breslau and
Goeben are likely soon to be heard
from in the Black sea or elsewhere
Great Britain long has anticipated such
contingency and has made prepara-
lions to check an invasion Of Egypt.
Meanwhile 1t Is announced that Ger
many has been pouring officers and
men into Turkey. Many Of them speak
Turkish and will command Turkish de-
tachments equipped with modern
weapons which the Germans are said te
have supplied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
GREAT BRITAIN AND TURKEY AT WAR

A fght In school board matters on
which women vote in Nebraska brought
many women to the polls In Omaha In
addition to those working for the suf-
frage constitutional amendment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03

Burlington, VT, Nov. 3-Vermont was
favored with perfect weather for cleo
tion today. The interest In the contest
for the United States senatorship be-
tween Senator w. p. Dillingham;. re-
publican, and c. A. Prouty. former in
terstate commerce commission. who
has the progressive-de democratic prohi-
bition and partson endorsement.
is expected to result In a heavy total
vote.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
No,.h p.kot. Vat. He.vx.

Grand Forks. N. D.. Nov. 3--The con-
test for United States senator between
the incumbent, AISLE ]. Gronna, repub-
lican. and w. e. Purcell. democrat, at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03

Philadelphia, Nov. 3.-President Will
son had his eyes examined by an eye
specialist during his short stop here
while On his way to Princeton to vote.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
In Connecticut.

New Haven. Conn. Nov. 3-Interest
in today's election In this state. CEN
tered largely in the senatorial race.
Frank D. Brandegee, incumbent. is the
republican candidate, Governor Simeon
E. Baldwin. the democratic. and Her
bert Knox Smith. former United States
commissioner OF corporation, the pro-
gressive. The weather Is clear and
mild.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
The Weather,

Sunrises Nov. 4 at 6:37 sets at 1850.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Wednesday:
no decided change In temperature;
fresh westerly winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03

Venice, via Paris, Nov. g. Austrian
textile manufacturers are worried over
the question Of obtaining further sup
plies Of cotton from America. They
fear all their efforts will fail even tho
they have attempted to obtain this
commodity thru neutral states. Tho
situation in the mills Is becoming des-
perate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
TURK rroops Invade Egypt.

Berlin, by wireless, Nov 3.-Reports
reaching Berlin from Athens declare
:shAt 1900 Turkish troops already are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03
Latest B,dlet;ns
From, Scene of War

The Hague, via London, Nov. 3.-The
German submarine which compased
the destruction Of the British cruiser
Hermes, of Dover last Saturday, has
returned safely TO -poSt. The name Of
the submarine which stook part in this
engagement 10 not given.
London, Nov. s.-the correspondents
Of Reuters Telegram Company at Am
sterdam, sends the following:
"A telegram from Budapest states
that in the engagement at Turka, Cali
cia, the Austrians took 7,2o0 prisoners
among them numerous Tartars and
Mongols." +
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-03

London, Nov. IA Rome dispatch to
the Star states that royal decree
published there prohibits tho exporta-
ton Of rice, rye and potatoes to Ger
many and Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02


 week as follows for the purpose ot l1anielson, Thursday at the town clerks office in Willimautic, Friday at the county clerks office in Putnam. Appointments for Plainfleld and eteFllng have not yet been made.
 County Not Liable
 The county of Windham is ahsolv- ed rom liability to pay compensation 0f Sheriff Preston B. Sibley last January, 1t is now held by interested attorneys who have reviewed the de- eision given by Compensation Com missioner J. J. Donohue, M. D., under which the liability is placed on the state of Connecticut.
 Scarlet Fever at County Home
 At the. county home for children IS Of the little people have developed scarlet fever since the home was auar- antined few weeks ago. but all of the patients are doing we'll and are now believed to be out of danger. Hlg1d measures were early taken to prevent the spread of the disease be- yond the confines of the home and these measures proved effective.
 Teacher III On account of the fact that the teacher in that grade, Miss Clara A. Rurrill, has developed a case of diph- theria, it was stated by a member of the town school committee Saturday morning, the primary department of the Smith street school will not open for sessions this (Menday) morning It is expected that the grade will be closed about ten days.
 Daughter of Former Gevsrner Gas$cn
 Sarah Howard Gaston, who died at Pomfret last week, and funeral serv- lees for whom are to be held at her Boston home today, was a daughter of former Governor Gaston of Masse.- ehuestts and a sister of Colonel Will liam A. Gasten, president of the Ma tienal ShaWmut bank of Boston. For Il years Miss Gaston has made her home in PemfFet during the summer season. She was much interested in this section of the state. as her ances- tral home is at South Killingiy, where the old Gaston homestead has recent ly been restored under the supervise ion of her brother and herself, The body was sent from Ponafret to Bos- ton Saturday, l.. D. Smith of, this Seity being the funeral director in charge Burial is to be in Forest Hills cerne- tery.
 Delegates to Sunday School Convention Rev. F, D. Sargent, Chester E. Child, Mrs. F. J. Daniels and c, D. Sharpe are delegates from the Putnam Con- gregational church to the State Sum- day School convention to be in ses- sion at Meriden November As, Fol- lowing a suggestion. the Drop-Tn class and the Welcome class of the Biblo school will send additional delegates at their oWrl expense
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
Political Advertisement
 A Progressive, Republican or Hybred

The Repuhlican Candidate for State Senator, JOHN H. BARNES, in his acceptance of the nnr,inatien, re- fsrred to his record. Therefore, we publish the following which is a Bull Istin report Of his speech in part at a Progressive meeting held in this city on July 24, 1912.
 "PRoGREsslVE ROOSEVELT cLuR'' Organization Effected Here Tuesday
 Nisht-Mestina at Buckingham Me.
 moriaI-Has Attendance of 100 z.
 Attorney John +. Barnes was then introduced spoke in part as foltoWss
 The condition of affairs in our eoun- try today demands drastic measures ' Y * <. There are some good and powerful men in the country working for the good of the people regardless of political parties. William Randolph Hearst democrat has used his time and money and influence in the in- tereets of the people. He is a man ! can respect and admire - l inderse the name of Theedere Reese welt for President. As a Republican it is nv intention to vote for the Re- publican nomination fer stata election, But have pledged on my honor and my beliefs to assist in the reeieetieh of Theodore Roosevelt as President of the United States at Washington three days ago. Ex-senater Scott testified under oath that in the election of 1ses and fsse not enc dollar wac cen tfihuted by the trusts to aid in tEe electien of Theesore Roosevelt. If he can be elected twice without trust money he can be elected thire time" REPUBLICAN, BUT NOT A PRO-
 GRESSIVE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
LRRAvEs IM VAUDEVILLE
Boston's Sketch Artists May b
 7 Brought Here by cenneItey


 Frank H. Credier has received a letter from Joe Connelley in which he proposes bringing Rabbit Maranyille, Hank Gewdy, Deal and Moran of the Boston Braves here to put on their vaudeville sketch sene time at an early date, and it seems probable that the suggestion will be put to use.
 Halloween Social
 At the High school Friday evening there was a Halloween social in the gymnasium, a large number of the students attending. Various features that were introduced served to make the evening one of special pleasure.
 Met With Mrs. Russell
 Oyer twenty were present at the semi-annual meeting of the Drop In class held with Mrs. ". l.. Russell of Ring street. Reports 1f the varir ous committees showed the class to be in fIourishing condition Refresh- ments were served. . The county commissioners meet this
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
THE huLL MoosE alnE
Explained to Voters at Progressive
 Rally Saturday Evening.


 The progressives in Killingly took a final whaek, in an oratarical way,s at the voters of Killingly Saturday even- ing, telliD- them a number of things that did not fit in accurately vita what the voters had heard from the democratic and republican spellbinders on Thursday and Friday evenings. In any case, the electorate of Kiliingly has had opportunity to hear the advo- cates of all the parties that have @ possible chance to do much of any thing at the polls, and, taken with their own knowledge. should be able to decide how to vote.
 Herbert Knox smith. candidate for United States senator: Prof. Willard C. Fisher candidate for governor, and E. M. Rozelle, candidate for secretary of state, were the speakers here Music attention to the rally were features of the vning.
 Stiff Fine Imposed.
 Tn the town court Saturday morn . Ing a case was disposed of in a man ner that should have a bearing on the observance Of the no-lieense re- g1me in the town of KilIingly during the next 12 months at least, Ihere are more ways than one of get- ting liquoP in 8 no-license town, but the fine imposed indicates that one method, if followed, will be unprofit- able for those who engage in it There is every reason to believe at the pres ent time that. beginning tomorrow morning, there is going to be a real Ndry'' period in KillingIy, so far as vigilance on the part of many work CTS can make it The near-dry peri ods of the past have been cause of disgust for many voters who desire fully enforcement of the laws against illegal sale of liquor, whoever is hit or how many times. From now on pub hcity is due to all who earns it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
POSTAL DEPOSITS s2,41o.
October pepasitors Numbered Four tesn-Inerease as Result of the War.

During October, IA accounts were opened and ii closed at the postal saw ings department of the local postoffice The amount received for deposit was S2,410, the amount paid out $1,2s1. A gain of 39 accounts is recorded since July, when the total vas 16S, now in- creased to POT. The total amount on deposit here Oct. 29 was SPA, ,359, the to- tai amount on July 1 being $I6,762
 In small way, as compared to the increase in postal savings departments throughout the country, this gain of $7,597 shows what a boon the war in Europe has been to postal savings in this country. The majority of the de- positcrs at the local office are foreign CTS. They have been in the habit of regularly sending at least a part of their savings to the old home, but this practice has been greatly reduced since the elrthFeak of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02


 Rev. J. w. Wright of Dayville con- ducted thes service at the Congrega- tiona church Sunday morning.
 Jailer Henry Curtis of Dedhan, Mass. was a visitor at the ses- sion of the Putnam city court Satur- day morning.
 John B. Moran of Providence spent Sunday with friends in Putnam.
 Reports From Convention Goulda Beard was the leader of the Y. P. s, c. E. meeting Sunday. when reports of the state convention were given.
 4 meeting of the Union Teachers' Training class is to be held at the Methodist church this (Monday) eve ming.
 Congressman B. F. Mahan of New London made a weekend visit to Putnam in the interests of his cam paign. e -sr Sent to Jail
 Henry Plea. charged with assault and breach of the peace, was fined $5 and costs and sent to Jail for 30 days from the city court Saturday morning.
 Judge L. H. Fuller of this city has been the handy man of the republican county leaders in the campaign now closing. his assistance at rallies prov ing very valuable.
 6S SdS FAdHS
 Saturday of this week will be Tag day for funds to be esHt to the Am erican Red Cross society for relief of the European war sufferers The Tag day will be under the auspices of Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R.
 Trolley crews anticipate busy and troublous times now that Killingly is on the eve of going into the no-license column and Putnam, license town, will get the bad actors from that town. Starting things on cars is not a profitable pastime, however, for the punishment is usually severe
 Automobile squadrons will figure prominently tomorrow in getting vot- CTS to the polls in this town. A num- Der of machines have been engaged by campaign managers, so that no man need walk to the voting place if he be otherwise inclined.
 Progressive Rallies
 Progressive rallies were held in Put nam, Thompson. Woodstock and Kill ingly Saturday evening, the partyis spellbinders fitting about in autsnio- piles from place to place on a high speed schedule.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
FUNERALS.
Patrick Riley.

At. St James church SaturlIay morn ing at 3 o'clock Rev. Father Dechaux was ceiebrant of a requiem mass at the funeral services for Patrick Riley of Allen Hill. many relatives and friends being in attendance. Burial was in St. James cemetery. The bear CTS were Hugh German, James Cart land, John Garland and Patrick Mo- ran. Louis E. Kennedy was the fu- neral director.
 George caron.
 Funeral services for George Caroa were held at St. James church at 1O.I5 o'clock Saturday morning, with Rev, NJ. J, Ginef, n. S., as celebrant' of the high mass Of requiem. Relatives were present for the services from Worces- ter, Putnam, Providence and other cities The bearers were Damase Boulias, Joseph Bodo. M Varieau and Philip Maynard l.. F. Kennedy was in charge of the funeral arrange ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
eoT TWo cooNs
KiIilnsIy Hunting and Fishing Club Lsavea Camp In Two Detaehments

About 50 went out Saturday night eH the annual coon hunt of the Kill Ing1y Hunting and Fishing club, head quarters being at the clubs camp near East Killingly. "King" George Jac- uuea served the big party a steak supper,. early enough to let the first detachment of hunters. under the lead sTsnip of James Kent, get away for Ehe woods by 7:30 Another party of B score went east toward the Rhode Island border an hour later.
 By midnight two coons had been sent hack to camp by the Kent party tllis being the total of the number of animals taken" on the hunt. The aaFty that went toward Rhode Island mad no difficulty in starting a coon, but were unfortunate in having their Jog lose Ehe trail as the result of the sllnning quarry making a run up the waters of MoWry brook.
 Most of those who went on the hunt travelled to camp in auton1o-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02

F-rr~w~~H-D
 Mrs. John Burns of Webster was a visitor with friends here Saturday.
 Mfs Rhi1ip Benoit of Pawtucket spent Sunday at her home in panlei- Henry B. Rich of ATeriden was a vis- fatoF with friends in town Saturday.
 Charles Franklin of Providence was aA his home in Danielson for the week end.
 Baltimore on Q business trip.
 Gaston Maindon was visitor in slWoreester Sunday.
 John c. Burns of Webster has been M recent visitor with friends here.
 Librarian Henry M. Danielson is per- &ecting some plans that Will increase the value of the Danielson pubic libra
 Will Receive Returns.
 Members of the Bohemian club are Co receive election returns at their rooms tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
 Saloons Close Tonight.
 The saloons in Killingly close this fMonday) evening at Il o'clock for the last time for at least a year, and the thirsty are pFe1afed to make the most of their last day of grace, if it may |. -called ~ r
 ..rorIant Town Meeting.
 A 6DEGlclI SlLOlI AS RGAlA6 4Alc@AAC LC S'N many voters out for the special town meeting this (Monday) evening that d general expression of opinion may be secured on fixing the tax rate for the present fiscal year.
 Some unexpected delay has been en- comtered in getting the blacl1boards for the new schoolhouse at Williams vile, but it is expected that the build-' ing will soon be ready for occupancy.
 suII Was the Typesetter's.
 That headline about James Kent of EInvilIe getting ten cows" during the past week caused many a laugh in -Danielson and vicinity Saturday Cows" was intended for coons. If the line had read ''ten bulls" it wouldn't have startled so many readers after what they have heard from the poliT- ical orators here during the past few days.
 To Grant Druggists Licenses.
 On Wednesday of this week County Commissioners E. H. Hall of Wind ham, L. F. Smith of Putnam and F. c. Davis of Po1nfret are to be in the se- lectmen's rooms here for the purpose of granting licenses to druggists of the town.
 This is the last day for seeing the voters" previous to the balloting in Tuesdays election. In Killingly chief interest centers on the vote for repre- sentative in congress and representa- tives in the state legislature.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
sERVIA HAS ASKED
 UNITED STATES TO ACT. To Look After Her Diplomatic Inter- ests in Case of War With Turkey.

Washington, Nov. 1.-Servia has asked the United States, through Am bassador Morgenthau, to look after her diplomatic interests at Censtantinople Tin case of war. with Turkey"
 The Turkish minister of the interior informed MT. Morgenthau that Turkish WaFships within the last three days had bombarded SebastapoI.
 Great Britain and France have placed their interests in Turkey in the.,hands of the American embassy, and the Turkish consul at Havre has turned over his consulate to the United States and is preparing, alolng with other Turkish consuls, to leave France,
 After studying the subject of the suppression of noises in dwellings for several years, 9 German scientist has decided that the more solidly build lngs are constructed the more quickly they will convey sounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02

The New Edison Disc Monograph, there fore, FeRreseRts the ouIninstieR of thirty five years of endsaver to perfectly rePredues sound.
 The New EDISON DISC RECORDS, with music on both sides, arc as wonderfully su- perier to anything that has ever been heard before as the New Edison instrunasnt is superior to all others.
 Mir. Edison himself personally super vissd the selection aHd acceptance of every record number.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
All Makes of Records

Can he made to play the New Edison. IIf you have stock of old disc records of any make forsan or demsstie' you will De able 10 play thsm on the New Eelson' Thus While getting new, utterly SUI heeefas you need not threw away your library Of old disc records. And while your old records have not tHe peculiar purity of the New Edison Records yet the cid records of various makes will sound bet ter on the New Edison (thanks to the perfection of Edison concealed sound deve!oper) tFs1 thsy ever soundsd to y0u hsfere on any other instrumsat
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

piles. In the party were men from Webster, Oxford Weathpro and North boro. Mass, Preqidence, Hartford, WifHngtons PutDzm and WflIlInantic, guests of the Danielso nmen.
 Halloween decorations were con- spicuous at Ihe camp, where King George presided over a staff that served the huntels in fine style.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
Here It Is The NEW Edisor

Ihie machine the all that known the manufacture of phonogphs When Mr. announced that he had decided his fayoe make not only the best of Phonogaphs but absolutely tall tohse who acquainted with him knew that there only calamity that would his death He lived and he worked he that his
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02

The New Edison RsceFas Hsp~ eenaiHs ia increasing HpEbers include ike HEWEsT DANCE MUSIC, eesnia sAass. vaudeville, and popular airs, as well as the Haast of GRAND OPERAS and os.srabe, music. The best iH evsFY line.
 You must hear these new reserds on the new instrument to pAaliEe tho utter snpFera, aey and the WeNRE RFuL TONE euAL- TIES, the uHslenaished art - the purity, seftness and eleaFness Of sound,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
PUTNAM

Plans for Tag Day-Stars of Boston Braves May Come to Tewn in vau- deVille-Eighteen Children at coun- ty Home llE-peath of Daughter of Former Governor Gaston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-02
DANIELSoN

Bell Rinss for Saloons at fl Tonight -PFogressive Rally Saturday Even- October Postal Deposits $2,41o --0hitnary Notes-ImPortant Town Maafina Thia Evening.