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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
AMERICAN RED CROSS
 TO TENDER SERVICES
international Relief Board to Consided
 Ways and Means Today.

Washington, Aug. 4-The American Red Cross decided late today to form- ally tender it's services to all of the nations involved in the European war; The international relief board will meet tomorrow to consider ways and means.
 Appeals for funds to carry out re% lief work will be promptly issued
 Plans of the proposed undertaking include every branch of the society," Medical officers and nurses, trained exclusively for relief work will be- placed at the disposal of the powera accepting the offer of assistance.
 A joint meeting of the international and war relief boards of the society was called today by Robert Lansings counsellor of the state department as chairman of the board
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
ARRANGE FOR HANDLING
 MAIL FOR EUROPE,
Postmaster General Assures at Least
 One Mail Each Week.

Washington, Aug. 3-Postmaster General Burleson today completed ar engagements for handling mail for Europe under conditions imposed by the withdrawal of many liners from service on account of the war. At least one mail to Europe each week would be assured by vessels of the American line if all the big German. English and French shops were taken from srvice Ships flying the Italian, Dutch, Norw gian or Swedish flags would be available at times to carry the Atlantic mails.
 The international money order ser vice between the United Stats and Belgium was suspended today at Bel gfum's request.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
TURKEY TO REMAIN
 ABSOLUTELY NEUTRAL
But Ferces Are Being Mebiiized a (
 Precautionary Measure.

London, Aug. 4.-Turkey has tn4. formed Great Britain that the forcea of Ottoman empire are being mobfliz4 ed The mobilization, she says is a preca utionary measure and Turkey will remain absolutely neutral.
 In some quarters, however, 1t is beS- lieved that this step Is being takea by Turkey in the fear that the Rus-t sian Black Sea fleet will attempt tal force the Bosphorus and that Russia' may even land troops on the Turlkish1 shores of the Black sea and seize Constantinopie. f
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
APPEAL TO COAL MINERS
 TO REMAIN AT WORN
Pending Signing of New Agreement ir
 Western Mines

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 4.-An ap- neal to all coal miners of Missouri Oklahonra. Kansas and Arkansas to remain at work pending the signing of a new agreement with the southwest- i ern coal operators association was is1 sued today by leaders of the Unfted Mine Workers of America headed byi John P. White, international prest- dent.
 The action was taken following the closing down of z6 mines in KanssG yesterday, where three thousand man Wzlked out because some o6 t4s9 claimed they had no contract with ths opera tors. Their contract expires JdfY 81.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
UNITED STATES HAS
 PROCLAIMED NEUTRALITY.
Citizens Notified that Misconduct on Their Part Must be at Their Own Peril.

Washington. August 4-Neutrality of the United States in the great Flu ropean war was formally proclaimed today by President Wilson Reciting the fact that "a state of war unhappily exists between Austria Hungary and Seriva 6nd between Germany and Russia and between Germany and between Germany and France" with which powers the United States is on terms of friendship and anity, the president warned all American citi- izens an dforeigners resident in the United States against violating the neutrality laws.
 Citizens of the United States abroad were given notice that any misconduct on their part would be at their own peril.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Steamship Arrivals.

ginian. Montreal; 3rd, Winifredian, Boston
 Glasgow. Aug. 2.-Steamers Corsican. Mnotreal; 3rd, Caledonia New York.
 Southampton. Aug. 3.-Steamer An- dania. Montreal. New York.
 Falmouth, Aug. 4.-SteaIner Prinz Adalbert. Philadelphia.
 Bergen. Aug. S.-Steamer Kristiania -FJord. New York
 Falmouth. Aug-<-4.- Steamer Kron- prinzessin Ceciiie. New York for Ham, burg.
 LiSau. Jnly 2s--steamer Russia. New York
 Naples. July 2s.-stsamer San Cir sio. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
A WEEKS RESPITE FOR
 NEW HAVEN ROAD
In Which to File Answer te Suit for
 Dissolution.

Washington, Aug. 4-Attorney Gen. ersl McReyno.ds and T. W. Gregory, special assistant in charge of the case against the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad system have de- cided not to oppose Q request by rail- road attorneys for a week more in which to file their answer to the suit for dissolution recently filed in the federal court at New York The orig inal time for the filing of the answer was twenty days from July g but there are several allegations in the governments bill which the New Ha- ven attorneys wish to take more time to investigate. Mr. Gregory will take mp the matter of indictments of New Haven officials probably this week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Cooperative Stores Closed at New
 eastle.

Newcastle, Enslaad Aug 4.-Soms of the cooperative stores and shops hee ahNc been closed owing to the ab- normal demand for food More orders for provisions were received than could be furnished. In the poorer dis tricts of the city the people airei.ay are suffering and committees have been formed to deal with the problem of supplying food
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
SWISS HoTELKEEPERs GIVE
 CREDIT TO AMERICANS. Confident That When Exchange Sys- tenn is Working Bills Will Be Paid.

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 3.-Amer- jeans stranded here who telegraphed to their homes two days ago have received no replies to their messages, presumably because the telegraph lines in Fance and Germany are in the hands of the military
 The hotel keepers are giving credit to the Americans freely, being conf dent that as soon the international system of exchange is working again their bills will be paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
GEN. VILLA PROcLAIMS HIS
 INDEPENDENCE OF cARRANzA,
Has Begun Reorganization of His Army-Carranza Not Informed.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug. 4-General Francisco Villa virtually has proclaim ed his independence from the Car ranza government, according to re- ports brought here today by arrivals from all parts of Northern Mexico Villa has begun recognizing his army General F'elips Angeles, Carranza's s deposed secretary of war, is in charge of the reorganization. A movement is on for the immediate distribution of lands. Carranza has not been inform ed so far as is known.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
UNITED FRUIT co.
 OFFERS ASSISTANCE
Will UnAheAake to Bring Home Amer
 ic~ Marooned in Europe.

New York. Aug. 4.-Ihe United Fruit company. through Andrew w
 Preston, its president, announced today that it would undertake to bring home Americans marooned in Europe. by the withdrawal of trans A tlantic steamers. The steam shitp Montague. owned by the Elder ano F'yffes Steam ership company of England a sub- sidiary of the. United Fruit company will sail from Bristol. England to- morrow. with 200 Americans. The
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
PROVISIONS PRICES ADVANCE 50 PER CENT. IN LIVERPOOL. sterss Are 5ssisesd and Stocks Ars
 Running Low.

IAvsrpool Aug. &-Retail prices of nrov4sions advsnced fifty per cent. to- day. The stores were beAeEed and in some cases had to close. as their stocks were running 90 low. The lo- eal sugar Fefine<3es have closed and the Erooers are unAhls to obtain furfhs CT supplies. .~f
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Caused by Germany's Summary Rejection of Re- quest That Belgian Neutrality Should
 be Respected
ALL THE NATIONS OF EUROPE ARE NOW IN ARMS

Austria-Hnngary and Germany Opposed to Russia, France Great Britain Servia and Montenegro-Japan is Making Ready to Live Up to Alliance With Great Britain in Case of Certain Eventualities- Main tains Neutrality-Sweden Has Made No Answer to In quiries from Russia and Germany-Besium, Holland and Switzerland Have Been Mobilized.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
ssrvlan Mobilization compIeted.

London. Aug. 4.-Servian mobiliza- ton has been completed, according to a Ntsh despatch to the Exchange Tele- graph company Nfnety-five per cent. of those liable for active service have responded to the call. The Servian government has prohibited the sending of press despatches. which is taken as a prelude to the Servian invasion of (Additional War News on Pages Two
 and Three)
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Canadian Parliament to Meet.

Ottawa. Aug 4-The Canadian gov ernment has decided to summon par lament to deal with the war situa- ton. The date will~be proclaimed to- morrow,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Jap craissr For -ckInsss Wa4sss. \ Tckio. Aug. ts-fbe Japanese cruise CT. Chiyoda, which is now at Kures iy to scuthern chtna vatsrA. v
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

An aeroplsne containing E. K Ja- Quith, a Chicago aviator and George German. passenger. dropped into the sea five miles off the Jersey Coast. They were rescued by hfe-savers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Food Famine Threatnes Glasgow

Glasgow, Aug IA food famine threatens in Glasgow and some of the stores had to close their doors at noon today, so pressing were the buyers. Prices jumped immediately sugar from five cents to 12 cents pound
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The heroiem of her son has placed Mrs. John F. Dempsey of Newzrk on the road to recovery. Her life was despaired of and her son underwent three operations for blood transfusion and saved her life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The Robbins Hotel at Buffalo was partly destroyed by fire caused by a guest smoking in bed. The loss is s40,000 and more than Sc persons were driven to the street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Mrs. Emile S. Bruguiere. on Codding- ton Point, R. l., has been purchased by the Savings Bank of Newport for s20,000. The bank had a mortgage of $50, 0OO on the DrODertT
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The New York Public Service Com mission adopted an order fixing the rate of fare at 15c on. all trains from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

E. A. Morales, editor of the Morn ing Journap at Panama and son of the Panama Minister to the United States is dead
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Clarence Robinson, a convict work ing in road gang at Fleming, N. Y., escaped. He had only eight months left to serve at Auburn prison of a 20 year sentence, for murder
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
To Guard WelIand Canal.

Toronto, August 4-Orders were re- ceived from Ottawa tonight to detail sufficient troops to guard the Welland Canal locks.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Between 10000 and 12,ooo employees of leather and calfskin plants at Sa- lem, Mass. are out of work as supplies of raw material have been cut off by the European conflict.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Gustav kiermer of Jersey City, lost his life when his home was destroyed by fire. His wife and three children were saved wit hdifficulty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Excitement prevailed anoI

Excitement prevailed among the POO
 passengers of th" excursion steamer
 Mary Patten. when q cylinder blew out causing an explosion while passing
 through the Narrows from Long Branch. The passengers were trans
 ferred to the steamer Keansburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Cabled Paragraphs
Queer Elizabeth at Antwerp.

Brussels, August 4-Queen Elizabeth and Princess Marie left Brussels today for Antwerp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
supreme court Justiee Morsehauser

Supreme Court Justice Morschauser in White Plains set aside because of the incompetent irrelavent and pre- Judicial testimony" given before the Grand Jury the indictment found against former Warden John g. Ken nedy of Sing Sing Prison and Lyman S. Gibbs, the former storekeeper
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Charles Guyton of Los Anqeles wa

Charles Guyton or Los Angeles was sentenced to 30 wears imprisonment for stealing kisses. He held up a girl at the point of revolver and finding she had only few pennies kissed the girl saving it was worth it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

A bronze statue of Baron Steuben, the drill master of the Revolution. was unveiled under the auspices of the German Alliance at Utica, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge was delayed for an hour when Harry Mo Cabe, an electrician working on the bridge, was struck by a Brighton train and seriously injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
GERMAN FLEET
 SINKS BRITISH SHIP
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER MAN
 AGES TO ESCAPE.

LONDON, Aug. IA British mine laying ship has been sunk by Ger man fleet.
 The British torpedo boat destroyer pathfinder was pursued by the fleet, but managed to make her escape.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
Germans Capture Town in Belgium.

London. Aug. A despatch to the Central News from Amsterdam says the Germans have captured Wise. Bell gium, a town with population of 5000. situated on the River Meusa eight miles nortAanR oS Liese
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Former GoVernor J. C. Beckhan1, Democrat 4. k. Wilson. Republican, and Burton Vance. Of Louisville, Pro- gressive were nominated fer the long term in the Gnited States Senate from Kentucky.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The Pope authorized the famous Swiss guards, long personally attach ed to the Vatican. to go to Switzerland to defend their country.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Vice president Samuel MeRoberts, of the National City Bank of New York, has returned to his desk after an ill., ness of several months.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

corViIIe Barclay, charge d'affaires, announced that the British embassy which has been in summer quarters at Manchester N. H., will return to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The London bank holiday has been extended over today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

A cloudburst near Colorado Springs, caused the death of one person and property damage of $100,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Gustav Butkes, 1e years old, of East Windsor, Conn, was killed as a result of a dynamite blast driving small stone into his brain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05
An Paper Lat rropo
Condensed TeIesrams

Condensed TeIegrams
 The London bank holiday has been extended over today.
 Fire destroyed the home of Repre- sentative Fairchild at Binghamton, N. Y., at a loss of $5o,0o0.
 A eloudburst near Colorado Springs, caused the death of one person and property damage of s10o,000.
 Ten thousand rifles for the Ulster Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
 General Jules Betancourt, Cuban pa- triot and a member of the House of R Representatives, died in Havana.
 The Roman Catholic church of St. Thomas Aquinas at Derry, N. H., was destroyed by fire at a loss of S30, 900.
 Three persons were seriously injured in a rear-end collision on the Lexing- ton Avenue elevated line in Brooklyn.
 Thousands of members of the Fra ternai Order of Eagles are in Kansas City for the sixteenth annual conven- ton.
 The lumber-Iaden steamer Van Week caught fire off. Outer Island. Lake Superior. The steamer was lowed to Duluth.
 E. A. Morales, editor of the Morn ing Journap at Panama and son of the Panama Minister to the United States is dead.
 Gustav Butkes, 1e years old, of East Windsor, Conn, was killed as a result of dynamite blast driving small stone into his brain.
 The Pope authorized the famous Swiss guards, long personally attach ed to the Vatican, to go to Switzerland to defend their country.
 Vice. president Samuel McRoberts, of the National City Bank of New York, has returned to his desk after an ill., ness of several months.
 Gustav Kiermer of Jersey City, lost his life when his home was destroyed by fire. His wife and three children were saved wit hdifficulty.
 The New York Public Service Com mission adopted an order fixing the rate of fare at 15c on all trains from 1C ANOSnoN AJ IOcNh.
 A bronze statue of Baron Steuben, the drill master of the Revolution. was unveiled under the auspices of the German Alliance at Utica, N. Y.
 The Brazilian Government placed a contract with a British firm for the construction of battleship to take the place of the one sold to Turkey.
 NE machinist at Elizabeth, N. J., com mitted suicide rather than be forced to return and fight in the Austrian army.
 In the opinion of Attorney General carmody of New York State, eounty and city officials are not barred from the Constitutional convention next spring.
 At the request of King George, the Royal Yacht Squadron has abandoned the annual regatta at Cowes. the big gest yachting event of the season in England.
 Frank PareIIo. five years old, of missing since last Friday. was found walking along the railroad tracks at Suffern, N. J.
 CorViile Barclay, charge d'affaires, | announced that the British embassy which has been in summer quarters | at Manchester N. H., will return to | Washington.
 Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge was | delayed for an hour when Harry Mo 1 Cabe, an electrician working on the l bridge, was struck by a Brighton train | and seriously injured. 
 Between 10000 and 12,ooo employees
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Fire destroyed the home of Repre- sentative Fairchild at Binghamton, N. r., at a loss of s5o,0o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Ten thousand rifles for the Ulster Nationalist Volunteers were landed at Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Frank PareIIo, five years old, of Middletown, \. Y., who had been missing since last Friday, was found walking along the railroad tracks at Suffern. N. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The Brazilian Government placed a contract with British firm for the construction of battleship to take the place of the one sold to Turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

General Jules Betancourt, Cuban pa riot and a member of the House of Representatives, died in Havana.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

At the request of King George, the Royal Yacht Squadron has abandoned the annual regatta at Cowes. the big gest yachting event of the season in England.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

In the opinion of Attorney General Carmody of New York State, coanty and city officials are not barred from the Constitutional convention next spring. "
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Three persons were seriously injured in a rear-end collision on the Lexing- ton Avenue elevated line in Brooklyn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

Ernest Catterline, employed as a machinist at Elizabeth, N. J., com mitted suicide rather than be forced army.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-05

The Roman Catholic church of St. Thomas Aquinas at Derry, N. H., was destroyed by fire at loss of S3O, 900.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-14
DRAINAGE NEARING.
Big Snake Creek Drainage District
Gets First Hearing.

Big Snake Creek Drainage District
Gets First Hearing.
Sslmer. The nrst hearing Of the
Big Snake Greek Drainage district In
the eastern portion OF MeNairy county
was held before George A. praiher.
chairman OF the county court, No
objections were hled against the pro
cedure. The canal has been surveyed
by y. NJ. Patten. civil engineer from
Jackson. who gives out the following
specifications; Total length, ish
miles. average width OF bottom, ISL
feet; average fall per mile, sc feet;
estimated cost. ss.27 per acre Con.
tractors will remove s2i,ssa cubic
yards OF earth. estimated. Three
!atsrals measuring 1900 feet are In.
cluded In the survey. There are no
land owners in the district, represent.
ing .,6T2 acres OF land In addition
to the agricultural benefits TO be de-
rived by the construction OF the pro
posed canal great deal OF improve
ment In sanitary and maiarial condi'
tion will be- attained Under present
conditions. II is impossible 10 drain
ponds and marshes In that section.
j. c. Houston Of Selmer IL the attor-
ney for the drainage district
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-14
SCHOOL TAX CARRIED.
Schools Win In Election al Lexington.
Extra Tax Carries.

Schools Win In Election al Lexington.
Extra Tax carriea
Lexington. Al a municipal election
held here to determine whether or
not additional tax should be levied by
the board OF mayor and aldermen for
the purpose OF conducting the public
school Of the town ten months instead
OF ave, ~ heretofore. the vote stood
For school tax. 1853; against school
tar. 81 Although the town has for .
long term OF years had a ten months
school. yet a part Of the term has
been provided for by private sub
scription The outcome OF the cleo
tipn is hailed with great Joy by all
friends OF schools In the town, The
faculty of the Lexington Training
school for the ensuing year will con.
slst Of Prof NJ N. Norton OF Nash.
vile. principal Mrs. J, A. Henry, sew.
enth and sixth grades; Miss WIN
Henry Murray. nth and fourth grades;
Miss Lillian Maxedon. third and sec.
ond grades Mrs NJ v. Denver. FIRST
grade The term will begin Tuesday,
Sept L.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-08-14
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rNeksd hsrsra sApFms

N iE8 III nrrss ffsssrrsTr3z III sN W. ~
Rsss Ars Hsswa on aNd Trees ugf
rcsasd hyrsra sAeFw.
Alasio -sAAs near xyraane Aesnnpan
is,1 ~ ii rleadhaFal yisssel this vacaa
liz from ,rhieA resulted much apmage
and lass Of property. The rNaf cf
beth r., al Nailce's lrirk huNinsss
houses on the pubic square. AID his
dwelling 90 Church street we're lifted
partially 90. thus eansinx mech dana
age to cnntents.
A vacant house on College street 10,
longing 10 T. q. Nielsen wss uesn'
plesely blown dowa- TAe rAsldsnca
bsaoaging 10 III Roe. which was In
the course " construction In Nnrth-
east Alamo war wrecked A large
tree near tAe public square. under
which was hisehed horse. blew down
thns crushing the horse TO death.
Lightning struck the house OF +. o.
Branch, doing considerable damage TO
one chimney. Over all parts OF town
trees we're uprooted. some OF which
were several feet In diameter.
Telephones In some parts Of town
are almost on, Of commission. A
number OF poles were blown down.
Many other small damages which are
too numerous TO Eeniion resulted
from the storm. Crops were rot dam
aged TO any great extent. but tha
good rain that fell will prove to be OF
much value. Hail fell at rapid rate
for about 10 minutes.