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The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
DEFEATED FOR TOGA,
ACCUSED OF CONSPIRACY
Nicholson Sued for Recovery Of
$5,262,O00. Alleged to Have Been
Obtained by Guggenheims.

Denver, Dec. 2.-Samuel D. Nichol-
son. of LeadyiIle, recently defeated for
the Republican gubernatOrial nomination
is named as arch-conspirator in a suit
filed today for recovery Of $,a2OOO al
legged to have been obtained by the Gug-
Eenheim interests from mining claims in
Lake County, Colo, through fraud, col
fusion and conspiracy.
The plaintiffs in the suit which was
filed in the Federal District Court are:
Rufus c. Elder and Frank E. Mann, exc
cutors of the estate of the late George
W, Elder Of Lewistown. Pa. In addi-
ton to Nicholson, they name as defend
ants of American Smelling and Refining
Company. Guggenheim Exploration Com
pany, American Smelters Securities
Company, Empire Mining Company. IS
Wall Street New York: A. NJ. W. Min
ing Company, Adams Mining Company,
and the individuals: W. A. Rule, banker.
Kansas City: W. W. Sylvester, Kansas
City; A. D. Grant. Il. B. LouderInan, ir..
]. F. Broemelsisk, W. D. Waters. and
James Campbell, st. Louis: Judge ]. A.
Ewing. Leadville, and Julius Rodman,
Denver.
The plaintiffs charge that Nicholson,
abetted by other defendants, contracted
a lease of properties Of the Adams Min
ing Company with headquarters at 1905
Sharp Building, Kansas City, to the
Western Mining Company, whose orig
inal president was former United States
Senator Simon Guggenheim. Nicholson is
now president and the other officers are
William E. MerTiss, Brooklyn. first vice
president; r. r. Foraker, Brooklyn, Sec
retary; F. w. Hills, Mount Vernon. N. Y,
treasurer. These officers also are direc-
tors with the following: Judge Stewart
Plainfield. n. j., and J. K. MacGowan,
New York.
MacGowan is purchasing agent for the
Phelps-DOdge and Guggenheim interests
and the Offices OF the company are at
16S Broadway, New York.
Elder and Mann allege that through
collusion and fraud the stock
holders have been prevented from seeing
the books OF the Adams Mining Com
pany; that Nicholson, Rule and Sylvester
have elected themselves to ONCE, and
that the stockholders have been defraud-
ed Of millions since the contract with
the Western company was made in 1859
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
SCHWAB CANCELS
WAR CONTRACTS
Warned by Bryan, Refuses to
Supply Submarines to
Belligerents.
MILLIONS INVOLVED
Will Ship Ammunition in Large
Quantities, However-Again Pre-
diets Prosperity Era.
MILLIONS INVOLVED

New York, Dec. ct am ready to
make a frank confession now Of my trip
to Europe" declared Charles NJ. Schwab,
president of the Bethlehem Steel Corpor-
alton, when he returned today on the
Lusitania
My one and only reason for visiting
England was to cancel contracts l had
received for the construction of several
submarines for different European ma
tions. When 1 last returned Secretary
of State Bryan told me that the ship
ment of boats of war. either whole or
in parts, to any of the belligerent powers
was a breach OF neutrality.
His opinion was enough for me to
cancel our contracts which involved some
IS, 1900. However, we have very large
contracts for the supply of ammunition
for several different governments, and
we are shipping It as fast as we can.
This business has not been interrupted
and will go right along"
Railroads Need Help.
Mr. Schwab said he was pleased to
hear Of the per cent increase in freight
rates allowed to the railroads. He said
that although it would cost his interests
many hundreds of thousands OF dollars
yet the railroads needed help.
THE great era of prosperity that /
predicted five weeks ago is as sure to
arrive as summer" he continued. "I
know for a certainty that Europe has
placed with American manufacturers Or
ders for $500. o000 worth Of goods for
delivery within year. Our only diff
Guilty will be in providing facilities for
the transportation Of the merchandise
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Postoffee Breaks Record.

Records for business in the Washing
ton postofflce were broken for the twen-
ty-four hours that ended at s o'clock yes
terday, The mailing section sent out 1855
sacks OF mail Stamp receipts for the
twenty-four hours were S15,52 .4l-the
largest on record.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Plead for Good Car Service.

A petition signed by a number Of law
yers, employees OF the City Hall, and
persons who frequent the courts, asking
that a better car service be granted on
the line operating in that section. was
filed with the Public Utilities Commits
sion yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
viii Ala German Sufferers

The woman's auxiliary of the Ger
1914 relief committee
will have charge of a supper to be held
January 2S at the Saengerbund club
house and a theater benefit at Polls
on January Is to raise funds for widows
and orphans Of German soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Differeutiates in Barbers' Tax.

Cleaning agents of a tonsorial sort.
such as shaving soap and powder, are
not taxable under the war tax law, ac-
cording to Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Osborne but hair tonics. po-
mades, and other extras will be taxed
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Kaiser at Western Front.

Amsterdam, Dec. IA telegram from
Cologne states that Emperor William ar
rived there Tuesday. with his entire stan,
en- route TO the western front.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
ALLIES AGAIN
ON DEFENSIVE
Offensive Against German
Line In West Broken,
Claims Berlin.
RUSS POSITIONS STRONG
Heavy Fighting Proceeding Along the
Bzura. Reports from the
Front Indicate.
By FREDERICK wERNER.

Berlin. Dec. . Cby wireless).- Reports
received from the western theater OF war
state that the allies offensive. which be-
gan on December IS. has broken down
before the strong German counter at
taeks, and that they are once more re-
Stunning the defensive, the ofdcial news
bureau announced today
1T IL stated further that after repeiling
the attacks OF the allies for five days,
the Germans have advanced at several
points, particularly in the Argonne re-
gion. and are In a good position for a
general offensive along the entire front
30 far as can be determined from the
reports available, the situation has not
altered materially on either front in the
last twenty-four hours.
Heavy FIEhtinE ON Bsura.
UnquestionabIy heavy fighting is pro-
ceeding along the BZura, where one
may fairly assume the Russian position
to be extremely strong. Their right
apparently rests on the Vistula, af-
fording them protection from flank at
tacks, and in the rear are the fortresses
Of Novo. Georgievsk, and Warsaw.
The fact that the Germans have sue
ceeded in crossing the Bzura and
Rawka rivers at certain places should
render their task easier.
The Official report from Vienna shows
that comparatice quiet prevails in mid
die and southern Poland. The Russians
although at the cost of heavy losses
have assumed the aggressive in GaIicia,
along the lower Dunajec
The Russians are still battling also
In the region to the northward and
eastward Of Unghvar. in the Car
pathianA
Unghvar is about thirty-tye miles
southwest of the boundary line between
Gahcia and Hungary, which indicates
that the Russians have succeeded in
crossing the Carpathians in consIdera-
BILE force.
Deny Riots I'm Berlin.
Included in matter given out by the
official press bureau today is the follow
ing:
'Franco-Russian reports OF troubles at
Berlin are pure nonsense and hysterical
lies. The population OF Berlin is as calm
and patriotic as II has been ever since
the beginning Of the war.
The Paris correspondent Of the L.au-
same Gazette reports French uneasiness
about British indifference to the dura-
tion Of the war. Criticism Of the British
attitude is censored. but the Lausanne
paper states that grave consequences will
be unavoidable IL England, relying on
the natural protection of her insular DO
sition, disregards the fact that Impor-
tant French provinces are occupied oy
the enemy"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

spent the last ten Christmas DAYS in
prison, and that he didn't want to break
his record. John Murray, fifty, pleaded
guilty to stealing % cents. and asked to
be sent to prison Judge Maione granted
his request.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

SANTA CLAUS at Polls Tsau win dsthats 5000 presents
children Of Warrington onoow morning Christmas snsean
ment arranged BY s Poll
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

: Tests Of various kinds Of concretes and
cement mortars now under way in Ger
many will extend over q period Of thirty
years
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Deifed Lama's Temple Burned.

Petrograd. Dec. IA dispatch from
Urga. Mongolia, says that the Kutuktu
palace was burned today, with all its
treasures. II was the seat Of the deified
Lama of the Mongols
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
ALEXANDRIANS save
MAN FROM ICY Water
John Doerr, Said to Have Relatives
in Washington. Leaps
from Wharf.

Alexandria, Va, Dec. "a man giving
the name Of John Doerr jumped into the
river from the wharf Of the Mutual Ice
Company at noon today. He was saved
through the efforts of Ashby Reardon.
John Greene and others. They pushed
boards to the man. who quickly grasped
them, and was brought ashore in q be-
numbed condition. The man was after
ward taken TO the Alexandria Hospital,
where he soon thawed out, after which
he went OF sleep, and was apparently lit
tie the worse from his experience.
1t is said that the man has relatives IN
Washington and the hospital people have
notified them. The cause OF his sct Is
not known.
A burglar at o'clock this morning at
tempted to break into the store OF Harry
Grover, at Lee and Gibbon streets. Mr..
Grover fired several shots at the intruder
and he beat a hasty retreat.
These officers have been elected by
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No. a. Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows: Mrs.
Hattie Leatherland, noble grand; Mrs
Edith N. Clarkson, vice grand: Mrs. ]. II.
Mansfield, recording secretary; Mrs. L. ID.
Permal, financial secretary: Miss Ger
trude Newton, treasurer; Mrs. Charles
Simpson, chaplain. These officers will be
installed at the next meeting by Mrs.
]. H. Mansfield, district deputy president.
John NJ. johnson has been elected a
member OF the board OF directors of the
Citizens National Bank to fill the
vacancy caused by the death Of James W.
Roberts.
Mrs. Mary A. Moore's funeral was held
this afternoon from the residence, III
Duke street, Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rec
tor Of Grace P. z. Church, officiating
The Christmas german given tonight
by the Alexandria German Club in the
auditorium OF the Ellks' Home was large
ly attended. among those present being
many guests from out OF tho city.
Both public and private schools closed
this afternon for the Christmas holidays.
A Christmas entertainment was given
today by the Alexandria Free Kinder
RQrfPn
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Ever Hear of Such Things ?

Trenton. Dec. 2.-Ths giving of free
drinks to patrons on Christmas and New
Years by saloonkeepers will be illegal
II new bill introduced in the legislature
become law
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Seattle buys Seattle. Renton and South
ern Suburban road for H,eoo, 900 from re-
ceivers-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

The Christmas german given tonight
by the Alexandria German Club In the
auditorium of the Elks' Home was large.
Iy attended. among those present being
many guests from out OF tho city.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Manorville. n. Y. Dec. 2a-At the we'd
ding anniversary celebration Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray Raynor, Raynor wore his
grandfather's wedding gloves. which are
l63 years old.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24
Big Fire in Kentucky Town.

Maysville KY, Dec. 23.-Fire today de-
stroyed almost a square of buildings at
Vanceburg, with a loss of 5000
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Montclair, y. J.. Dec S3-The school
authorities will inaugurate a course in
domestic science instructions for house
maids. The plan will be worked out
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

through the cooperation OF employers
and employees.
Jersey City. y. j.. Dec. 23-In her suit
for divorce Mrs. Otto Forester asserted
that a man who puts a bullet hole
through his wife's tintype is playing with
her heart.
New York. Dec. 3.-Declaring that he
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Both public and private schools closed
this Afternoon for the Christmas holidays.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

Mrs. Mary A. Moore's funeral was hell
this afternoon from the residence, Il
Duke street, Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rec
tor OF Grace P. z. Church, officiating
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

A Christmas entertainment was give
today by the Alexandria Free Kinder
garten.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-24

John NJ. johnson has been elected g
member Of the board of directors of tn,
Citizens National Bank to fill the
vacancy caused by the death Of James w
Roberts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
HOME FROM SWEDEN.
Local People Have Perilous Experi-
 ences on the North Sea.

Mrs. Edward A. Johnson and son, Edward, Jr, MT. and Mrs. Frank An derson and Miss Lena Nelson have returned from Sweden. All except MT. Anderson left here the 9th of June to visit relatives in the old country. Mir. Anderson going over July 2sth. The party left Hesingberg. Sweden, just two weeks ago. The craft on which they embarked to cross the North sea to Liverpool was a small one. On ac- count of mines a roundabout course was taken. A hard storm was experi- enced and the passengersswere kept in their cabins and not allowed to re- move their clothing. The crew went about with life preservers on. After reaching port the captain told the pas sengers that he never expected to get his vessel in safely. The trip across on the F'ranconia to Boston was un- eventful and the party arrived in Put nam two weeks to an hour from the time they left Sweden.
 County institutions Filled.
 Tine county institutions are pretty well filled at present. At the Wind ham county temporary home in Put nam there are 72 children, as against 56 year ago. At the Brooklyn jail there are 99 prisoners. The recant high mark there is 116. There have been plenty of men in the institution to cd the farm work this summer and to take care of the extensive truck garden which was a feature introduced this year by the officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
FOX FOR SHERIFF.
Putnam Man Unanimous Choice of
 County Democratic Convention.

The Windham county democratic convention for the purpose of Domi- mating a sheriff was held at the Put nam inn Thursday afternoon. Simeon Wheaton, S6, of Eastford, who has voted for every democratic president from Franklin Pierce down, was chair man and John $. Sullivan of Willi- mantle clerk. James Haggerty of Will limantic made a short speech and placed in nomination the name of Sheriff John O. Fox of Putnam This was seconded by Dr. Omer Larue of Putnam and the vote was unanimous. The chair appointed MT. Haggerty and Judge Mann of Putnam to bring Shcr- if Fox before the convention and when he reached the room he was greeted by prolonged applause. He made a. short speech of acceptance thanking the del- egates for the honor shown him. The delegates were guests of Sheriff Fox at dinner at the inn. Ashford Baptist Association Next
 Week.
 The Ashford Baptist association will convene in Putnam at the First Bap- tist church next Tuesday and We'd nesday. The first session is at 10.45 a. m Tuesday and there will also be an evening service on that day. Din ner and supper will be served by the ladies of the church to all delegates.
 Mrs. Hannah Briggs of Dudley has been the guest of Mrs. Ellen Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
ScIatlca Gives
 Fair Warning
Start Taking Rheuma at Once and Prevent Rheumatism
 from Becoming Chronic

Sharp, darting pains from the hips down the legs to the knee are signals of approach Of seiatica, and should be treated at once to prevent rheuma- tiszn becoming ;,ronic
 Rheuma dis,r .As the little uric acid crystals in the blood vessels feeding the great sciatic nerve and creates a free movement of the muscles and joints. It stimulates the kidneys, hVer, bowels and skin to extra work in throwing off the irritating poisons throughout the system.
 Read the testimony of Guy Torley, the greet cyciist, of 265 Dayton Ave, St. Paul, Mfnn.: ''I was so crippled with sciatic rheumatism in my hips thai l could not walk without crutches. I spent over $500 without relief. Was persuaded to try Rt1eurna, and after taking three bottles the rheumatism had entirely left me-"
 Lee & Osgood and all druggists sell Rheuma- It is good for all forms of rheumatism, and costs so little you cannot afford to suffer for want of 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25

Careill council, K. of C., has voted to join with the Putnam fire depart ment in fitting celebration of Coium- bus day, Oct 18th, and the day VII The matter was brought about when the firemen selected this day for their annual inspection and yated to>ask the knights to join with them in big celebration. The plans have not all been made yet. but a big parade in the afternoon will surely be one of the fea- tures Besides the firemen, with the entire fire fighting apparatus of the city, there will be in line the knights, the Zouaves of St. Mary's parochial school, Boy Scouts and school children generally. There will of course be marchers. The parade will be inspect ed by the mayor and members or the common council and will diSband at the high school grounds. where 8 base ball game between the Hammond x Knowlton team of this city and the Ali tawaugan team will be played. This will be followed by other athletic sports. In the evening there will pe an old-time dance in Union hall. A number of the old-time back country fiddlers have been engaged and some of the one-time prominent prompters will be there to call off the figures, and this affair will be of interest especial Iy to the younger generation. The committee is at work perfecting plans for the first public observance of Co., lumbus day that Putnam has evey had. .N
 Grandson in Golden State.
 City Clerk r. ". Seward has re- ceived telegram from San Francisco informing him that he is a grand father A son has been born to Dr. and Mrs Lee $. Seward. Dr. Seward is a. graduate of the Putnam High school and well known in Putnam.
 Edward Mullan, Jr., was in Boston Thursday. (~-
 Mrs. Abbie Child of Grove street is spending a couple of weeks with her daughter, Miss Grace Child, of Hart ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
BRIcK-MAklNe REVIVAL.
Talked About in an informal Way
 Two Yards in Disuse.

At Brooklyn fair Thursday some in- formal talk was heard of reviving the brick manufacturing industry in this section. Formerly there were two yards, one near Wauregan. the other on land about midway between Dan iefson and Brooklyn. close to the state highway that now runs that way. Neither of the yards has been operated for more than & decade. Difficulty in getting out the clay is generally given as a reason. The opinion heard e0- pressed at Brooklyn Thursday was that with modern machinery and methods and using modern means of transportation the business of at least one of the yards might be revived.
 The brick manufacturing business save employment to g. considerable number of persons in this vicinity at one time. No brick is now manufac- tured in this section of the state. an other reason why those who talk of rcviying the business feel that it could be done profitably.
 Fall opening and display Of the seasons newest millinery offerings at Mdme Joseph's~ Cyrs, Cyrr building, Friday and Saturday, October 2-S.- adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
TROLLEY TO sToRRs
An Easy Proposition from an Ens;.
 neerins and a Financial Standpoint.

Wilhmanfic men think that a trolley line can be built from this city up through Mansfield Center, around Spring Hill, at an easy grade, thence to Storrs, which would be feasible from an engineering point of view and practicable from a financial. A E. Gufley, who is interested and has taken party over this proposed route. believes that the project can be financed and that charter for the road will be asked from the next leg islafure. The trolley line, according to the present plans, would follow the main highway until a quarter of a mile north of the brick schoolhouse in Mansfield Center, follow the brook up the west side of te igway and come out again on the road near the Spring Hill schoolhouse. This would mean a distance of about a mile to be built off the highway and the total length of the line would be slightly over eight miles.
 The men who went with Mr.. Gurlcy over this proposed route were Select man R. E. Mitchell, Alderman Charles Holbrool, David P. Ahern. B. P. Ches- bro, Clark O. Perry of Willirnantfc, w r. Gates of Lebanon and from Mans field Superintendent Nichols of the Max Pollock company, Herman Joke and Charles Nichols. A number of automobiles were on hand. but only
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25

morning for Ann Arbor. Mich, where he is attending the University of Michigan.
 Frank H. Browning of Lebanon was a visitor in town Wednesday.
 L. Tannenbaum was the guest of friends in East Hampton Monday and Tuesday.
 Dr. James J. Tynan Of New London was the guest Wednesday of his moth CT, Mrs. James Lyman, on Broadway.
 Abraham Elgart of New York was the guest of his family on LinWood avenue for the Jewish holidays.
 John Griffin of MiddletoWn is in town this week at work wiring Mrs. A. Fl. Cragins house for electric lights.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur P. Baker of Boston are guests of Mir. Bakers par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alden A. Baker on South Main street.
 J. Newton Phelps of Westchester was calling on friends in town Wed neSday.
 Timothy Nutter and A. F. Roper were in Norwich Wednesday the trip being made made in MT. Nutters. car,
 Timothy OConnell of East HaddaI1 was the guest Wednesday of William Johnson on Broadway.
 Mir and Mrs. William c. Davenpor, are visiting friends in New York this week.
 Harry Friedman was the guest oi friends in Hartford Thursday George V. Cavanaugh has been thu guest of friends inJ New Haven. MT. and Mrs. Michael E. Sullivan and daughter fo Willimantic weri guests of Mrs. SulIivan's sisters. thu Misses Cavanaugh, on Amston avenue over Sunday.
 Miss Miriam Cragin has left for he home in New York
 Mrs. Fred H, Getchell has returned to her home in Wethersheld afte spending two weeks on ElmWoo' Heights, taking care of her mother Mrs. Andrew Palmer, who has been SC riously i'll, but is recovering. Daniel O'Brien has returned from few days visit in New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Sarah A. Niles and Miss Marion A. Niles left Thursday morning to pass a few days in Boston and Newton, Mass.
 Miss Bernice Williams of this city is the hostess of a house party of ten at the summer home of her mother, Mrs Clara. Williams, as Crescent Beach.
 Gen. Eugene s. Boss is back from an automobile trip to Tim Pond, Me, where he passed several weeks, and had excellent luck fishing and hunt ing.
 Willimantic friends are interested to learn that Thomas A. Burke of New Britain, formerly of this city, is to marry on Sept 30 Miss Susan A. MIr- ray of Danbury. James Haggerty, John S. Sullivan Patrick J. Danahey, Lawrence flag gerty and Arthur Bergeron attende the democratic county convention Fl
 Putnam Thursday as delegates from the town of Windhan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25

ting trees on the plaintiffs land and $500 damages was asked. Defendant admitted the trespass but disputed the amount of damage done. The case was a jury case, with Judge Futile presid- ing, but was settled by agreement be- fore it got to the jury for $50 and costs.
 Teachers Training Class.
 All the Sunday school teachers and officers connected with Putnam churches have been invited to meet in the chapel of the Congregational church next Sunday at 5.S0 to confer with W. J. Woodin, secretary of the Connecticut Sunday School associa- tion, in regard to the advisability of forming a teachers training class.