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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
MEETING OF NEW RAVENS
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Elliott Outlines Status of
 Dissolution Plan.

New York, March S.-At 6 special meeting today of the executive com S1nittee of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, Chairman Howard Elliott submitted 8 detailed statement relative to the government s altitude toward the New Haven system in connection with the separation of the Boston and Maine road.
 MT. Elliott declined to discuss the matter for publication but said ..c hoped to arrive at 8 satisfactory un . derstanding with the department of justice as to the time to be allowed the New Haven for disposing of it's interests in the Boston and Maine.
 A meeting of the New Haven d. rectors will be held on Friday, by which time it is hoped to have further word from Washington with regard to the general plans of dissolution.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
AMERICAN HELD AS SPY.
Ii. w. Dent Has Been Prisoner at Tor
 >reon for Two Months.

Juarez, Mex. March 3.-H. w. Dent, all American, has been a prisoner at Torreon for the fast two months, ac cording to Americans who arrived here from the south today. Dent, a former superintendent of construction of the Torreon division of the Mexican Ma tional railway, is charged by the fed erals with being 3, rebel spy Consul Hamm is said to be trying te obtain his release.
 The American had been buying hides in various cities and came to TorFeon from Durango, which is held by the rebels To this fact he owes his ar rest. He carried a large sum of money which is said to have been confiscated by his captors.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
WARRANT AGAINST
 MELLEN TO STAND.
Court OVerrules Motion Of Counsel
 That It Be Vacated.

Bridgeport, Conn, March 3.-Judge Joseph P. Futile in the criminal supe- rior court here today overruIed the motion on the plea to the Jurisdiction and the motion to vacate the warrant for the arrest of Charles s. Mellen, former president of the New Haven road. MT. Mellen is charged with manslaughter in connection with the Westport wreck on October ,, 1913. The motion was argued last week
 The effect of the decision is to leave the case on the trial list with no date for calling it before a jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
HuERTA's NEXT MOVE.
To Institute Proceedings for Liberation
 of Mexioans at Fort Bliss.

Fl Paso, Tex. March 5--Asserting that there is no warrant of interna- tional law or treaty under which the 5000 hIexicans who fled to the United States after the battle of Ojinaga and who are interned at Fort Bliss can be held, representatives of the IIuerta government here are preparing to in stitute habeas corpus proceedings to obtain their liberation.
 Harris WalthaI and H, R. Gamble are acting for the Huerta government under the immediate direction of Mi gueI E. DieboId. Mexican consul gen. eral at large
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
President Leading His Troops,

Washington, March 3.-Dr. Alfredo B. Moreno, president of the Ecuado- rean senate. has assumed the duties of president of the republic during the absence of President Plaza Plaza according to a state department des- patch today, has marched on Esmer- aldas to put down the uprising there
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
csrrsnzs to Probe Renton Case.

Nogales, Sonora, Mexixco. March ,. A commission to investigate the Benton case was appointed tonight by General Carranza- The decision was made after a, long session of the provi sionaI cabinet. It was said that the death art Juarez of the British subject, William s. Benton, has occupied prac tically all the attention of Carranza and his advisers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
More Time For Thaw Case Briefs.

Concord, N. H., March 3-Finai briefs for the state of New York on the extradition of Harry K. Thaw were to have been filed here today accord ing to the order of Judge Edgar AL drich of the federal court, but it was announced, that William T Jerome. representing the New York attorney general, has been granted five addi- tional days at his request.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Skirmish Near Torreon.

Chihuahua. Mexico, March 3.-A scouting detachment of federals from Torreon was encountered recently by & rebel force 90 miles northwest of Torreon and an ineonsequential skir- mish ensued, according to a report re- ceived here today by General Fran cisco Villa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Railroad Rebates to Steel Trust

Washington, March 3.-Cerrified copies of entries on the books of the United States Steel corporation, al legged to show the payment of enor- nous rebates by railroads on the cor poration's ore shipments, were prom ised to the Interstate Commerce Com mission today by William H. Screen of Nebraska
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Disastrous Fire in British Guiana.

Georgetown, British Guiana, March 3.-A disastrous fire occurred yester- day at New Amsterdam, about 62 miles south of this city. The water supply failed while the firemen were fight ing the flames and many of the inn portant business houses of the town were destroyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
DIVORCE FOR MOTHER
 OF MRS. GERAGHTTe
Neglect to Provide Alleged and Ns
 Defense Offered.

Newport. R. r., March s.-Afrs. Pagi- inc Le Roy French was granted a &i- voree from Amos Tuck French, tfeE New York banker. by Justice BarrGTw in the superior court today. The testi- mony was by deposition, Neglect te provide was alleged and no defenss was made by Mir. French.
 The plaintiff swore that she left her husband in August, 1911, after he had told her that he would never live with her again.
 Mrs. French was formerly Miss Paul. inc LeRey. and lived here, where they were married on Dec. ?, 1SS5 They have five children, and maintained res- idences at Tuxedo, N, Y, and in this f.ftV
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Condensed TeIegramsl
Seven Coal Miners Drowned.

Brussels. Belgium March 3-Seven coal miners were drowned today in d mine at Bracquegniec in the province of Hainaut, by the bursting into one of the galleries of a pit of a subterra- mean stream.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Naval Battle impending.

Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. March S- Ths first naval battle in the history of the Mexican revolutions was expected today at Tobolobampo, Sina1oa. Fed eral gunboats Morelos and Guerrero have arrived off the harbor, where lays the gunboat Tampico, which recently went over to the constituencies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Steamship Arrivals,

New York, March 3.-Arriyed, steamer Oceania, Trieste.
 Libau. Feb. 25.-Arrived. steamer Car. New York.
 Gibraltar, March 3.-Arrived, steam Ter Adriatic, New York for Genoa.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Confidence in Peru Increases,

Lima, Peru. 'March 3.-Public con- fidence in the beard of government has been increased by reason of the fact that all the accounts of the re- public for February and many ante dating that period have been Iiqui- dated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
Remarkable increase of Tuberculosis.

Paris, March 3-Tuberculosis has little more than doubled in France since 1887, according to figures sup piled to the Temps. Infantile mortali- ty in Normandy, where women drink excessively, is just double what it is in the department of the Gers, where the people are sober
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
WiIlimantic Lahorer Killed

Willimantic, Conn, March 3.-Doln- mick De Matico died at the hospita tonight following amputation of his arm, which was crushed while working on the railroad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
ENGLAND is PATIENT.

body, though details are yet awaiting Carranza's approval
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

The United States Army forces ID Hawaii are to be increased rom S.O0e to 14,0oo or 15,O0o men.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

1t Will Cost Columbia University S3,721,215 to operate all of its de- partments from July l, this year, to June 30 next
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Robert Henry who was the oldest man in the fishing industry died at his home in Tiverton R. l., yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04
GREAT BRITAIN IS NOT AGGRESSIVE
Will Not Demand That United States Resort to
 Force in Mexico to Secure Justice
IS A GREAT RELIEF TO THE ADMINISTRATION

Statement of Sir Edward Grey House of Commons Regard ed as 'HghAfinded Declaration in Official Circles at Washington-Unted States to Take More Aggressive Attitude Toward Contending Factions in Mexico Friendimess of Two Nations May Have Good Effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

CabIed Paragraphs

Caleb V. Whitbeck, editor of the Hackensack, N. J. Record, died ol pneumonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Mrs. Elizabeth Sharon, one of the oldest women in the country, IS dead at Steelton, Pa, aged 104.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

The Condition of Vincent Astor, Ill of bronchial trouble in New ork, IS said to be improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

The Merrimac River was six feet above normal at Lowell, Mass, yester- day. but there was no trouble from backwater.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Captain Joseph Church, a pioneer III living ex-mayor of Fall RiVef, uIe1 yesterday, aged 30 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Bishop Thomas Bowman, formerly president of De Pauw university, dieI at Orange. N. Y-, yesterday at the home of his daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

There Were Just 75o0 national banks doing business in the United-State at the close of business at the treas ury department February 2S.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Customs Receipts for the entire United States for February fell off slightly more than $1000O.000 com. pared with the same month of 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Attorney John J. CuiIinan will to- day argue a motion for new trial for Joseph Buonomo, who is under sen tence to be hanged for the murder of Jennie Cavalieri in Stratford, two years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Angelo Sylvestro, accused of making d business of planting bombs for prices varying from $1o to s100, and found g guilty of one such act. was sent to Sing Sing prison yesterday for a term ranging from three and one half to six and one half years and fined $1, ,Qao,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

The Right of Express Companies to refuse to deliver C. O. D. shipments of liquor into Texas was upheld by the Missouri Supreme court yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

President Wilson Yesterday gave his approval to the proposal to give irri- gators on government projects twenty years instead of ten to repay the gov ernment fer their water rights
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Miss Aiieen Heppner, accused of per jury, in connection with the Henning- Funk alienation suit. was found not guilty by a jury at Chicago yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Secretary Bryan announced yester-> day the birth Of a girl to his daughter, Mrs. Richard L. Hargreaves of Lin coin, Neb. MT. Bryan now has six grandchildren
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Mayor CurIey Informed 8 gathering of Boston business men yesterday that he expected to remove 800 employees from the city payroll during the first year of his administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Senate and House Conferees agreed yesterday on all differences over the Alaskan railroad bill and a report will be submitted for final action in both houses probably today
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Governor Walsh Sent special mes sage to the Massachusetts legislature yesterday in which he advocated 8 change in the distribution of corporate franchise taxes paid by certain classes of corporations
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Henry Champine, Aged 22, who was married ten days ago, was crushed to death yesterday at the boXboard mill at Fairfield, Maine, where he was en- ployed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-04

Responsibility For the Wreck of the tank steamer Oklahoma which broke ln two off the coast of New Jersey on January 1, with a loss of 26 lives IS attributed to the fact that the vessel was structuraliy weak in the report Of the federal inspectors
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
Fierce Gale Whips South
eYn California Coast TOlCHs

Los Angeles-Heavy seas, whipped
up by 40-mile southeaster that swept
the Southern coast Friday night and
early Saturday, wrought damage
amounting to more than 500, 600 at
Long Beach and at Hueneme. John
Caspinola, fisherman, was washed of
the launch Roma, one of the vessels
sent out to search for disabled motor
boat, which was blown out to sea with
six members of the family Of ]. 81.
Blake, of RodOndo. The Blakes, how
ever, were saved by another vessel.
At Long Beach the gale rolled up
the highest seas seen at that point this
year. Breakers dashed into the
strand. tearing out bulkheads and
cement walks, wrecking several resi-
dences close to the waterfront, food
ing streets and sending spray high
over 60-foot buildings back Of the
The greatest damage was sustained
in the Seaside park and Alamitos Bay
districts. Huge waves battered down
houses, maro0ned several families In
their homes and flooded streets and
streetcar tracks to depths of from one
to three feet. Several factories and
two schools were among the buildings
flooded and workmen and students took
! compulsory holiday.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
Cooperation Plan of Scan
dinGUiGn Nations Assured

Stockholm King Christian, Of Dem
mark; King Gustave, Of Sweden, and
King Haakon. Of Norway. who, with
their foreign ministers, met in confer
ence at Malmoe on Friday and Satur-
day to formulate a plan to combine
their respective interests during the
war, reached an agreement on the spe-
cial questions raised. The statement
Is made in an official communication,
in substance as follows:
s'The meeting Of the three nonarchs
was inaugurated Friday with q speech
by King Gustave, who alluded to the
unanimous desire Of the Kingdoms OF
the North to preserve their neutrality
and pointed to the desirability of linn
tied cooperation between the king
doms as safeguard to their common
interests. Kings Haakon and Chris
tian replied, expressing their hope
that the conference would have good
and happy results for the three peo-
Piles.
''The deliberations consolidated the
good relations among the three king
doms and resulted in an agreement to
pursue the cooperation 90 happily be-
gun and to arrange, when circum-
stances should occur, for fresh meet
ings between representatives of the
three governments.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
BreAkane.

She was but seventeen and very sweet.
Her corn-fed costume was quite
shocking:
And when she slipped upon tho icy
street
She tore great big hole In her Rllk
umbrella.
Cincinnati Enquirer
She was sweet sixteen. and you know
that means
The hhppiest time that life can sond
her.
But when she stepped high 10 tho car
She busted the strap OF her imag'
inRtion.
Memphis commorciai.Appeal.
Shed passed eighteen. this sunny little
miss.
She sat and ehattod with young
Spoonyun Root.
He picked thread AZ no bestowed y
kiss
At home. Hho found she'd los, her
self'composure,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
Vaudeville Lions Escape
and 7erTorize Audience

New York - Six trained lions es-
capped from their cage on the stage Of
an East Eighty-sixth street vaudeville
theater Friday. and. bounding into the
audience, consisting principally Of
women and children. created a panic.
One lioness, Alice, the largest of
the pack. escaped into q crowded
street. Policemen pursued her into
the hallway of q nearby apartment
house and in shooting at her probably
fatally wounded companion, Sergeant
Daniel Glenn. Two ether officers were
slightly wounded by the claws Of the
beast in battle at close range.
At sight of the lions hundreds Of
persons in the theater fed screaming
to the exits. Mothers delayed by
gathering up their children crowded
into corners and places Of supposed
safety. Scores tainted and many.
numbed by the sight Of the animals
among them, sat transfxed in their
seats.
With the exception Of Alice none
of the beasts displayed great ferocity.
A few person who got in their paths
were scratched, but none Of them was
seriously hurt.
Five of the animals still were roam
ing about the theater when the last of
the audience escaped. In their rush to
safety, spectators left behind all kinds
of wearing apparel and personal be-
longings
Meantime the beasts roamed over
the house from gallery TO basement.
Within an hour after the last spectator
left they were rounded up in the lobby
and driven into their shipping box.
none of them being injured.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
BIG German Victory Oper
Car Sets Berlin AgioiE

Berlin, via London - The people Of
Berlin were aroused to snthnsiasm
Friday by the announcement Of great
Austro-German victory over the Rus.
SLAMS In Poland. An official bulletin
TO this effect was i-sued shortly after
noon. Within half an hour extra edi-
tions Of the papers appeared and the
whole city literally flashed into bunt-
ing.
American visitors, who q few days
ago commented on the non-displsy Of
flags, scarcely recognised the streets.
which everywhere were gay with the
German black, white and red. and the
Austrian orange and black. at many
places intertwined.
At the Reichstag. where Red Cross
meeting was in session, word was re-
ceiyed from the palace that the great
est victory Of the war had been won.
The schools were closed % that the
children might aid in celebrating the
event.
The first intimation Of the nature
and extent Of the Russian defeat was
received Thursday night and circulated
in official quarters. but nothing was
known Of il generally until the official
bulletin was published. II has been
understood that the Russians were in a
precarious position. but it was not
hinted that decisive result was at
hand.
The official bulletin reported Thurs
day that the operations were proceed
ing normally" which phrase Is the
ultimatum Of the official report. II is
known now that thousands of Russians
have been taken prisoners.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
Rheumatic Throat
Is Common Trouble


Thsrs are successful Eareles that step
soreness In the throat, but 20 prevent their
inceaAant return, tho blood must be put In
order. The best remedy Is \. \, g.. a. it
Influences all the functions Of the body 20
neutrnllze the iFrltants or waste products
and TO stimulate their sxcretion throtxh
tho proper channels. la.
Rheumatic acre throat ID 4 dangerous
Indication. az IL means that the blood isi
loaded with moro uric acid than the kidd
neys can cxcrete, and may thus lead 70
serious general disturbance. Il
The action OF y. 8. 3, stimulates rellnlate
activity. IL preyenta tho accumulation OF
lrritants In local spots. Il enables the
arteries TO supply quickly the new red
blood 10 replace worn.out tissue.
For thla reason uric acid that dnds tho
throat an easy prey TO its breaking down
influence. II scattered and eliminated. In
other words, y. y. y. prevents chronic con-
dltlons by enabling all the mucous lininga
OF the body 10 aecrete healthy mncua. Ita
influence IN shown In a marked improve-
ment Of tho bronchial tubes, whereby the
huskineas Of voice with thick, grayiHh ex-
pectoratlona Is overcome. y. y, ~, we'll
diluted with water, means blood bath.
since II Is welcome 10 any stomach and At
once gets into the blood.
q. y. e. Is free OF all minerals ana con-
tains ingredients wonderfully conducive to
well.bRlanced health.
You can Sc 4 at any drug ator. bat Do
S HS ssSsPs ; ssss I oas Sfss e
me Swift Specific Co, B2a Swift Bldg,
Atlanta, Ga. Our Medical Dept will give
you free instruction by mail on any subject
Of blood disorders. writa today.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
No, From Wa, Indies.

Some tlme ago tho teacher OF n pub
lie school was instructing a class In
geography. and when II came time TO
hand out a few questions she turned
first TO While Smith
"Willle." said She. ''can You tell me
what is one OF tho principal products
OF tho West ludleaS"
mo, ma'am." frankly answered
Willie. after moments hesitation.
Just think a bit" encouraginsly re'
turned tho teacher, where does tho
sugar come from that you use at your
houscs"
Sometimes from the store" answer
cd Willie. "and sometimes We borrow
II from tho noxt'door nclghbor,"--Phil'
adelphla Telegraph.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
Banker Morgan Is Big
Loser IN Railroad Deal

Washington, D. C.-Rinancial af-
fairs Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton railroad, now in the hands of a
receiver for the second time since
1905, were related at length before
Commissioner Hall, of the Interstate
Commerce commission by Frederick
w. Stevens, formerly an official Of
that line and the Pere Marquette,
whose affairs are interviewer with
those Of the Dayton system.
Mr.. Stevens appeared as an associate
of J. P. Morgan & Co. The burden of
his testimony was statement support
ed by many documents involving mil
lions Of dollars in stock and bond trans
action, that when the late J. p. Nor
gan bought the controlling interest of
the C. H. & d. for the Erie in 1905 be
had no knowledge of the financial re-
suits Of the preceding year to the road.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25

modates a small charcoal burner In Its
fue, and all the family china and sill
yer and brass is assembled hereabout.
The beds open into the walls like
cupboards, and here the family is
stored away at night like dry goods
on shelves.
During the day, however. coffee or
tea SINNERS over perpetual fire.
which Is kept alight In the burner on
the table between the windows. Here
sits mother or sister, sewing or knit
ting. and to this hospitable board come
cousins, aunts, grandfathers and beaux
to pour and drink cup Of tea while
the gossip OF the day is passed; or,
II it be the sweetheart, he steals
few minutes OF Irritation with the de-
mure damsel.
Always Planning for kermess.
Money is not so abundant from the
labor of the average fisherman as to
permit much diversion from the rou-
tine. In fact, to one used to the at
fractions Of cities or the push Of mod
ern times, this life seems like a 12-
month clock, wound up each year and
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1914-12-25
About Wamen.

While the war is on wedding panhs
will be dispensed with in Austria.
The average life Of women Is about
four years logger than that OF men.
When an English woman narries a
German she takes her husbands ma
donality.
Miss Alice George is managing the
POLITICAL campaign OF her uncle, Con.
gressman Henry George. Jrp who Is
seeking reelection to congress.
Ten young Chinese women received
the degree Of NJ. D. at the recent com
exercises Of the Hackett
Medical College for Women at Canton,
China