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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
GERMANS DEFEATED IN
 BATTLE OF HAELEN
Attacked Bridges Spanning River Men and Horses Died Like Flies.

London, Aug. 13. 8.S0 D. m.-The Germans engaged in the battle of Hae- len, according to late details to the Exchange Telegraph company from composed of cavalry. artillery and a small force of infantry. The Belgian force numbered about 1000.
 Tt is believed" says the despatch "that the object of the Germans was to take position north of the St. they would be able to execute a turn ing movement against the Belgian army
 Belgian Cavalry Efficient
 Through efficient cavalry recon noisance, the Belgian commander ob- tained accurate information of the movement of the attacking force. To reach Diest the Germans had to cross the river at Haelen and it was before this place that the Belgians took up their principal position, erecting barri- cades. building entrenchments and placing guns where they could be most effectively employed.
 German Fire Had Little Effect.
 "The Germans came in sight about II o'clock in the morning and soon after five artillery on both sides came into action. The German fire had lit tie effect. The Belgian fire was dead ". even at a range of 2,000 metres and {. played havoc with the German cavalry, which, notwithstanding, continued to advance
 Deadly Fire by BeIsians.
 The Belgian cavalry repeatedly charged, but owing to the conforma- ton of the country. which is inter- sected with hedges and hillocks could attack only in small groups The Germans again and again hurled them selves at the barricades, only to be shot down by the deadly Belgian fire.
 Order to Retreat Given.
 "The attack on the bridges span ming the river was equally fierce Ger man officers could be seen urging their men to the attack. to meet almost cer- tain death from the Belgian guns Men and horses fell like flies. until when almost shattered, the order for retreat was given at 6 o'clock in the evening.
 "The German defeat, was complete their loss amounting to more than one thousand, and they retired in the greatest disorder. At nightfall they were making their way. hastily toward
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
NEARING THE HOUR OF A
 GREAT EUROPEAN BATTLE
MOVING TO LEARN CAUSE
 OF SOARING PRICES OF FOOD
President Wilson Has Set Machinery
 of Government in Action.

Washington. Aug. 13,-President Wilson set the machinery of the fed eraI government in motion today to determine whether the cost of living Is being increased upon the pretext of the conditions existing in Europe" He called upon Attorney General Mo Reynolds to report if criminal pros cautions were warranted, and If any new law were necessary. The presi- dent may send a special message to congress in the latter event.
 Citizens Should Be Protected.
 Certainly the country ought to be defended the president wrote to the attorney general, If possible, against men who would take advantage of such circumstances to increase the price of food and the difficulties of living
 Attorney General McReynolds at once set at work the bureau of inves- with hundreds of agents throughout the country. Agents of the depart ment of commerce also were started upon the inquiry and Secretary Red field conferred with Secretary Hous- ton of the department of agriculture.
 Within a few hours from the time the president acted, three of the execu- tive departments of the government were moving to learn the cause of the soaring prices of food.
 Believe SpeeuIators Responsible.
 Some officials who believe the great proportion of price increases have no connection whatever with the Euro pean war, but are the result of manip- ulations. attempts at corners or indi- vidual efforts of dealers, contend that the conspiracy" section of the Sher- man law covers the situation. Attor- ney General McReynolds, however, will give an opinion on that feature to the president later.
 Wheat Piled Up in Elevator.
 Congressmen who already have in troduced resolutions to investigate the rise in prices and others who are pre- pairing similar measures, viewed the action of the administration with sat- 'isfaction. They pointed out that while flour particularly has taken a great jump in price, wheat exports virtually are paralyzed and millions of bushels are piled up in elevators or in freight ears strung across the continent. v
 Secretary Redfeld wrote Chairman Adamson of the house commerce com mittee suggesting an appropriation of s10,000 for his part of the investiga- ton.
 "DamnabIe," Says Secretary RedheId.
 If the present temporary stoppage of trade with foreign countries is made try to put up prices artificially," said the secretary "it is unpatriotic-Ilm may say even damnable."
 The food question was the first into which President Wilson plunged when he went back to his desk today after his return from Rome, Ga, where he had buried Mrs Wilson
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
President Expresses Thanks.
FRANCE IS SWELTERING
 UNDER A HEAT WAVE,
A Number of Cases of sunstroke Re-
 ported Yesterday.

Paris, Aug. 13, 7.53 p. m.-France is sweltering under heat wave. A num- Der of cases of sunstroke were report ed today. Long lines of women could be seen throughout the day outside the offices where information regarding the soldiers in the field is given out, seek ing to learn how the heat was affect ing their husbands or sons dressed in their thick uniforms and carrying heavy war packs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
RESUMED NEAR
 TOWN OF ToNGREs, BELGIUM
Artillery Duel Started There Yeste--
 day Morning.

Amsterdam, Aug. Is, via London, 5.55 p. m.-Fighting in the neighborhood of the Belgian town of Tongres, to the north of Liege, was resumed today, ac- cording to the correspondent of the Telegraaf at Maestricht, who says that after a quiet night an artillery duel was recommended this morning in that direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
NOT A PEOPLES WAR,
 BUT AN OFFICERS WAR.
So Designated by German Prisoner Many of Them Weak From Hunger.

Paris, Aug: Is, 5.14 p. m.-An official communication issued tonight says:
 German prisoners who have been questioned give the impressions that they are broken in spirit and physical 1y weak from hunger. They seem not to have been informed concerning the reason for the mobilization and one man asked why war had been declar- ed. According to German opinion, .Das ist nicht ein volkskrieg, das ist ein 1zierskreig'-"This is not a peoples war but an officers war;"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
AUSTRIAN FORCES ARE
 REPORTED AS REBELLIOus.
Travellers Say That a Number of Muti-
 neers Have Been Shot.

Rome, Aug. 13, via Paris, Aug. 13. 6.46 p. m.-Persons arriving at tae Italian capital from Bosnia describe the Austrian forces there, especially the Slav, Czech, Italian and Rurnani an clements, as unruly and rebellfous
 The travellers assert that although a number of mutineers have been shct the regiments appear to be disintegrat- ing, and that this accounts for the in- activity of the Austrian army on tlIe Servian frontier during the last II days
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
ITALY TO COOPERATE
 IN MEDIATION OFFER
Italian Ambassador to the United
 States Has Been So Instructed.

Rome, Aug. 13. via London, 5f5 D. m.-The >Messaggero today says it un- derstands that the Italian ambassa- dor to the United States, the Marquis Cusani Confalonieri, who is return ing to Washington immediately has in structions to cooperate with President Wilson in regard to the latters offer of mediation in the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Italian Ambassadors Recalled.

Rome, Aug. 13. via Paris, Aug. 13. 5.25 p. m.-The foreign office today summoned home the Italian anbas- sadors in. Paris, St. Petersburg, Lon don and Berlin. as the government de- sires to consult with them concerning the <war situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Woman Caught German Spy.

Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 13, 7.50 D. m-A woman caught a German spy on the train from Antwerp in the act of releasing carrier pigeons which he had concealed in a bag She seized and held him until other passengers came to her assistance. The man was handed over to the military authori- ties. He was tried by court martial and shot.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
cARBAJAL LEAVES MEXICAN
 cAPITL ON SPECIAL TRAIN.
Left Manifesto Telling of Uneom- promising Demand of Constitution aIsts.

Mexico City, Mexico. Aug. 13.-When the inhabitants of the federal capital awakened this morning the arsenals were empty. the barracks were desert ed and the provisional president of the republi as well as members of his cabinet had vanished. President Car bajal left the city on a special train bound for Vera Cruz at 3.15 a. m.
 Left a Manifesto.
 Provisional President Carbajal left behind him a manifesto to the nation saying that he had done his best in provisional capacity to save the country from further bloodshed but peaceful overtures by uncompromising der.
 Government CouldN Not Exist.
 Two paths lay before him, he said ito fight or to accede to the consti- tutionalists. Under such conditions the president claimed that his govern ment could no longer exist and he concluded: T leave the high post which I have occupied in the belief that I have fulfilled my duty towards my country and entrusting the lives governor of the federal district The whole responsibility for the future rests with the revolution and If we should be afflicted with a repeti- tion of the situation which I am try ing to put an end to, the truth will be manifested once more that by violence society cannot be reconstructed"
 Perfect quiet reigns throughout the city
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Newfoundland to Contribute 800 Men

St. Johns. N. F.. Aug. 13.-New- foundland will contribute to Great Britain's force 500 men, fully equipped for land service: will increase the naval reserve from 500 to 1000 and will enlist an auxiliary force of 500 men for defense of this island colony.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
New Minister of Marine in Italy.

Rome. Aug. Is, via London, 555 D. m. Vice Admiral Leon Viale was ap- pointed minister of marine today in succession to Admiral Enrico Milo. who retired from the ministry on ac- count of i'll health
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
so,ooo Dutch Troops on Frontier.

Rotterdam Aug 13, via London, 6.3o p. m.-Sixty thousand Dutch troops are on the line of the frontier. Large areas of land have been flooded toFa depth of three feet as precautionary measure.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
German Troops Harassed in 5eIoiun.

sels- despatch tn tbe ~Fsrchan1e Tsis- graph company. dated Thursday. says
 The German right wing is still tn retreat. harassed by the Belgian out posts During Thursday afternoon, nu- merous shdrmishea occurred, extenuat- ing the retreat"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Turkey Purchases German Cruisers.

London, Aug. 13. 8 p. m.-A special
 despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
 from Paris says the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau arrived in the Dardanelles following their purchase by Turkey flying the Turkish flag. The despatch. adds that the. German fittings of the cruiser had been dismantled.,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Main Armies are Concentrating in Northern Bel
 gium and on the French Frontier
SEVERE FIGHTING OF ACCOMMODATING PARTIES

German War Office Has Had Little Say Since Reporting Capture of Liege-Asace is Scene of Engagements Be tween Advance Guards of Main German and French Armies Austrian Army Has Commenced to Move On Russia Poland-No News Has Come From Russo Ger man Fronter-British Navy Has Virtually Cleared Trade Routes of German and Austrian Ships-Ships From All Parts of the World are Arriving at English Ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Caroline V. Sanborn, an artist, is suing the Metropolitan Art Associa- ton of New York for s10.000 damage es for injuries received when she fell over a tiger rug.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
6attalions of Bosnians Move West.
 ward

Paris Aug. 13.. 5.20 p. m.-The cor respondent of the Temps at Constance, Baden, says that battalions of Bos- nians, wearing red fezzes, passed through the railroad depot at Con stance going westward, according to reliable information given him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The Rev. John Snyder, Unitarian minister. author and playwright, died at his home in Nantucket He was best known for his play, AS Ye Sow"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Police Commissioner Woods of New York, granted a permit for a women's suffrage parade on August. 2s as a protest against the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Shie Landau, his son Hermann, and Abraham lippman, were found guilty in New York of violating the bank ruptcy law by concealing assets The failure involved s30,0o0.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Vincent J. Lane, publisher of the Wyandotte Herald for more than 40 years and who rather than sell the paper suspended publication, died in Kansas City, aged S6 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Notwithstanding a popular impress sion to the contrary, there is no cen sorship of or restrictions on cable messages between the United States and South America.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
steamshin ArrivaIe.

Copenhagen, Aug. 11.-Steamer Hel- liz Olay, New York.
 Montreal Aug. 1s.-Steamer Ruthe- nta. Antwerp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Miss Florence C. Bennett, a motion picture actress. sustained a broken leg while jumping into a net during fire fighting scene at Peekskill-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

A. J. Peters of Boston, recently ap- pointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. will take charge of the GUS toms division of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
CabIed Paragraphs
To Charter Vessel For American.

London, Aug IS. 63O D. m.-Wafter Hines Page, the American anlbassa- dor, this evening authorized the Amer ican transportation committee to char ter a vessel in England to take Ameri- can refugees home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Russit seizes IS Ships.

St Petersburg, Aug. IS, via London, .10.40 D. m.-Seventy-t three German and twelve Austrian steamships, have been ssissd by- Russia
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
FIRST OFFICER TO BE
 DECORATED FOR BRAVERY
Second Lieutenant of Fifteenth Dra-
 qoons, French Army.

goons, French Army.
 Paris, Aug. 13, 5.4o p. m.-The first officer to be decorated for gallantry in the was is Second Lieutenant H. J. Bruyant of the Fifteenth Dragons. General Joffre, the French commander n-chief, in conferring the cross of the Legion of Honor on Lieutenant Bruy- ant, said the officer with seven of his men had charged thirty Uhlans. and that Bruyant had killed the officer of the Uhlans with his own hands while the other members of the band were routed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
oub Any Paper and Its Circulation the Largest Coz
Coz scut in Proportion to the Cit's Population
Condensed TeIegrams

Two deaths from bubonic plague ocurred in Liverpool.
 A case of bubonie plague was re- ported at Gulfport. Miss
 PhiIadeIphia bakers predict that flour will go as high as ss.50 a bar rel.
 Troops have been sent into the coast province of Manabi, Ecuador, to quell an uprising.
 As result of the strike of 500 mould runners 36 potteries in West Virginia are at standstili.
 The Fifth Regiment. United States Marine Corps, will sail to San De- mingo on the transport Hancock.
 Maior-eeneraI William s. Mecas- key, U. s. A., retired, died at his home in Pacific Grove. Cal. aged n years.
 William Ringer of Brooklyn, seven years old. was killed by an automo- bile while trying to steal a ride on a truck.
 AssembIymsn John A. Smith, of would not be a candidate for renom- ination.
 Passengers on the Oriental liner Chinyo Maru held services in mid ocean on August g, in memory of Mrs. Wilson.
 John Petri, Brooklyn hotel pro- prietor, was killed when his automo- bile ran into a telegraph pole at Pas saic, N. J.
 
 fifteen pounds of gold and silver ar ticles for the suffrage Melting Pot at Chicago.
 Frank cort, aged 50, of New York, attempted to drown himself in the East River, but was pulled out in. time to avert death-
 Hans Bunbe of New York, 1s years old. committed suicide after being dis appointed in his efforts to return to Germany to fight.
 Secretary Daniels announced that all the large warships of the Atlantic feet will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz September 1.
 Two hundred and fifty thousand through Chicago yesterday for ship ment to England.
 The resignation of James H. Will kerson, United States District Attor- ney for the northern district of Hi moist has been turned in.
 Mrs. J. B.. Hartman, member ot the Commission on Federal Relations is reported to be seriously i'll of pto- maine poisoning in London .st Cieutenant Skeen, British military aviator, and Sergeant Barrow, his mechanician. were killed when theiI aeroplane fell at Netherayon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

South Wellington, British Columbia, was destroyed by fire at a loss of s50,00O. About $50 persons are home less, most of whom are striking min CTS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Gfeutenant skeen, a British military aviator, and Sergeant Barrow. his mechanician. were killed when their aeroplane fell at Netherayon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Kaiser Not to Visit Aix-Ia- Cha belle.
 London. Aug. 13. 5:15 p. m.-A special despatch received here today from Rome says that Emperor Will liam, who it was reported intended making a visit to Aix-la- Chapell. near the Belgian frontier, had been persu- aded not to make the Journey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Mrs. ]. B.. Hartman, a member of the Commission on Federal Relations, is reported to be seriously ill of pto- maine poisoning in London .s-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Martin A. Metzner, a summer resi- dent at Lake Ronkonkoma, l.. l., dropped his new aeroplane into Great South Bay and crossed the bay in seven and one-half minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The resignation of James H. Will kerson, United States District Attor- ney for the northern district of Ilh- hoist has been turned in.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Tongres.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Former Senator Joseph w. Bailey announced he would enter the contest for United States Senator in 1916 if the Democratic State Convention. in session at Fl Paso. refuses to accept his resolution opposing uahon-Htde lprehibitton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The Red Cross Society at Washing the American Consul General at Can ton, China, in buying. medical sup plies for the relief of flood sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Half a million dollars in gold buI' lion arrived at Seattle, Wash, on the steamer Admiral Evans from Alaska last night. The gold was talk en aboard at Seward, Cordova, Val deg and Skagway.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Final agreement on the Trade Com mission Bill now in conference, may be delayed until the Senate has act ed on the Clayton Bill. which has features closely related. A decision will be reached later.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

A bill introduced by Representative BovvdIe of Ohio, provides for the con- struction of a fleet of fast merchant vessels for the South American trade as a means of taking advantage of present trade conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The PapieIIo cross country walkers, three men and two women, who re- gently walked from Chicago to New York in 30 days, will start from New York Saturday on a hike to San Fran cisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The Senate passed bill authoriz- izing the use of the s6s0.OO0 appro- priated to rebuild the Wall Street As say Office in New York to build a new pIo eql SuITedsI 10 pBslsuI SuIpHuq
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Two hundred and fifty thousand pounds of Japanese silk were rushed through Chicago yesterday for ship ment to England.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Secretary Daniels announced that all the large warships of the Atlantic feet will be withdrawn from Vera Cruz September 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Two deaths from bubonic plague ocurred in Liverpool
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The Rev. John Snyder, Unitarian minister, author and playwright, died at his home in Nantucket. He was best known for his play, "As Ye Sow"
 South Wellington, British Columbia, was destroyed by fire at a loss of s50,OO0. About $50 persons are home less, most of whom are striking min CTS.
 Caroline V. Sanborn, an artist, is suing the Metropolitan Art Associa- ton of New York for s10.0oO damage es for injuries received when she fell over tiger rug
 sion to the contrary, there is no cen sorship of or restrictions on cable messages between the United States and South America.
 Shie Landau, his son Hermann, and Abraham lippman, were found guilty in New York of violating the bank ruptcy law by concealing assets. The failure involved s30,0o0.
 Vincent J. Lane, publisher of the Wyandotts Herald for more than 40 paper suspended publication, died in Kansas City, aged s6 years.
 Martin A. Metzner, a summer resi- dent at Lake Ronkonkoma, l.. l., dropped his new aeroplane into Great South Bay and crossed the bay in seven and one-half minutes
 The Red Cross Society at Washing ton has cabled s1,000 for the use of the American Consul General at Can ton, China, in buying. medical sup
 
 The Senate passed a bill authoriz- izing the use of the s6s0.000 appro- priated to rebuild the Wall Street As say Office in New York to build a new pIo eql 5ulITedsI 10 pBslsuI SuIpHuq one.
 The PapieIIo cross country walkers. three men and two women, who re- gently walked from Chicago to New York in 30 days, will start from New York Saturday on a hike to San Fran cisco.
 Half a million dollars in gold buI' lion arrived at Seattle, Wash, on the steamer Admiral Evans from Alaska last night. The gold was talk en aboard at Seward, Cordova, Val deg and Skagway-
 Final agreement on the Trade Com mission Bill now in conference, may be delayed until the Senate has act ed on the Clayton Bill, which has features closely related. A decision will be reached later.
 A bill introduced by Representative Bowdle of Ohio, provides for the con- struction of a fleet of fast merchant vessels for the South American trade as a means of taking advantage of present trade conditions.
 Former Senator Joseph w. Bailey announced he would enter the contest for United States Senator in 1916 if the Democratic State Convention. in session at Fl Paso. refuses to accept his resolution opposing nationwide lprehibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Frank cort, aged 50, of New York, attempted to drown himself in the East River, but was pulled out in. time to avert death
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Hans Bumbe of New York, 1s years old. committed suicide after being dis appointed in his efforts to return to Germany to fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

As result of the strike of 500 mould runners 36 potteries in West Virginia are at standstill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

Troops have been sent into the coast province of Manabi, Ecuador, to quell an uprising.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

The Fifth Regiment. United States Marine Corps, will sail to San De- mingo on the transport Hancock.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-10-30

1t was pleasant thing to have Pres
ident Wilson's name cheered at a meet
ing of his political opponents. A spon-
taneous outburst of that kind shows
public temper as nothing else can, and
constitutes tribute that might give
pride to any man alive.
But the only way in which President
Wilson can be indorsed and supported
is by the election of democratic con-
gress. Cheers are pleasant, but votes
are what count.
If you believe President Wilson has
done good service, if you agree with
wise policy which has kept America
at peace while Europe is devastated
by war, if you want that policy to cor.
tinue with undiminished strength in
control Of our affairs, elect democratic
Journal.