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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
DIR. HENRY VAN DYKE
 CALLS ON sEc'Y BRYAN. Not Bearer of a Personal Letter from Queen WiIhelmina.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Dr Henry Van Dyke, American minister to the Meth erlands, back from his post on a months leave, described to Secretary Bryan today the earnest desire of Queen Wilhelmina and the people of Holland for the early ending of the European war Dr. Van Dyke denied an official published report that he was bearer of personal letter from the queen relating to peace, but said he had reported to MT. Bryan merely on the state of mind of the people of HoI- land and conditions generally in Eu- rope as he had studied them: After talking with Secretary Bryan for an hour. Dr. Van Dyke indicated clearly that the present did seem propitious moment to put forward definite pro posa1s for terms of peace.
 '"The desire of the United States for peace" he said afterward, "is a well known fact. The decision as to the proper moment for us to act is in the hands of my chiefs. The president and the secretary of state can be trusted to do them when that mo- ment arrives
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02

The fighting in the North of France and in Belgium has for the time being assumed an aspect of minor import ance as compared with the battles in the East, where Russians and Ger mans are struggling for supremacy over miles of battle front in Russian Poland and East Prussia. Emperor William has already visited the Ger man positions at Gumbinnen and Dark ekmen and by his presence has cheer ed the German troops to further eff forts. Likewise, the Russian emperor has joined his troops at the front, with a similar object of urging them forward
 The allied forces in Northern France are again sustaining a heavy cannon ading by the Germans and mention is made 5n the French official statement of small advances which means that the infantry are against operating. Otherwist conditions in this territory are comparatively quiet.
 A PariSian newspaper says that the bombardment of Rheims which has been in progress intermittently for several weeks has resulted in the des- truction of the archaeological museum with it German and French collections anG also the textile industry has suf fered to the extent of $70,000,00. Dr. Won BeuhmanE- Hollweg, the German imperial chancellor on the eve Of the reopening of the Reichstag, accords praise the army and navy TOT the excelIen- spirit displayed, and to the German people for their duty. A war credit of $1.250, ,000, 900 is expected to be passed by the Reichstag.
 Vienna announces officially thata the Austrian troops operating in Servia have repulsed the Seryians east of the Rivers KoluDara and Lii, with heavy losses to the enemy, and gives the number Of prisoners taken since the beginning of the last Austrian offen- siVe movement as 19,O00.
 In the battle of Homonna, Hungary, the Austrians claim to have compelled the Russians to retreat. with a casual ty list of 2,5oO. The Austrians assert that in the fighting in Poland they nave taken 35. GOO prisoners.
 From the Servian side, it is reported that the Austrians in their attack along the Lii river were repulsed with heavy. losses.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
CASUALTY LIST OF
 MINES AND ouARRiEs Shows 3,651 Men Killed Last Year. Not Less Than 100000 Injured.

Washington. Dec. LA casualty list Of American mines and quarries, is- sued today by the bureau of mines, showed S,651 men killed last year and estimated the injured at not less than 100000. This was a death rate of 3.49 in every thousand of the LOAF, ,010 men employed in the industries.
 Such death rate, Dr. Joseph A. Holmes, director of the bureau, de- clared was excessive and unnecessary and discredit to the industry and the country. We stand aghast at the slaughter in Europe as reports reach us concerning the terrible war that is raging" said Dr. Holmes, land we pride ourselves on OUT freedom from war through the adoption of higher ideals and standards. Yet to me this report on the death in one year of 3,6o1 men engaged in peaceful in- dustry is quite as discreditable. And when we consider that this record is being repeated year after year, the livery thought of 1t becomes @3Sal4&H@s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
MEETING OF PROGRESSIVE
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
At chicsao Today to Decide on Future
 of the Party.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-Members of the National Executive committee of the progressive party who arrived here today for the conference of the com mittee tomorrow declined to offer an opinion as to what effect the confer ence would be on the future of the party The only clue to the proceed ings was found in the prediction that the conference would be flnisheed in one day.
 executive committee arrived today from New York and like other leaders was non-c-Jmmittal.
 This is the first meeting of the executive committee since the cleo tion,' he said, land it will probably be attended by more than the usual number. When we have competed the conference, a statement will be issued telling the action that has been taken.
 None of the reports of what we will do have been given by any one who could speak with authority"
 The general belief, however, appar- ently was that the party organization would be continued for another year when final decision on the 1916 presi- dential campaign and the part to be taken in it by the progressive party would be made. Some of the commit teemen were said to be strenuously op- posed to any idea of disbanding or oi amalgamatidn with either of the old CT parties, though most of them admit ted that such a plan might be dis cussed. The introduction of boon fol Governor Johnson of California, foI She presidential nomination in 191t made its appearance, fathered by ar Indiana progressive from Richmond.
 Among the subjects likely to be taken up was the question of trans ferring the national headquarters oi the progressive party from New York fo Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
TO RID NEW YORK OF
 GUNMEN AND oAhosrERs.
Police Commissioner Woods Appsafs to All Who Have Been 5IaeEmaiIs1 to Inform Him.

New York. Dec. 1.-Ir the campaiKn to rid New York of gangsters and gum men, Police Compissioner Woods ad- dressed today to all victims of black ma1lers an appeal requesting them Co make known their troubles to him.
 If there be any citizen in New York who is being blackmailed or threaken- ed, want him to send me a personal letter telling about it." Mrs. WOods' appeal orders.
 utmost secrecy and will be considered confidential. His Identity will not ta disclosed and he win have nothing to fear by informing the police"
 The eradication of the evils q blackmail. MT. Woods said, would tend greatly to clear the city of RanxwfeT1 and gunmen, most of whom find their chief source of income in blackmatI
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
RUSSIANS COMPELLED TO
 BEAT A HASTY RETREAT.
Theid Defect in the Battle of Homnnna
 Greater Than at First Supposed.

Berlin. Dec. 1, via Wireless to Lon don, S.35 p. n1.-It is officially reported from Vienna thata the Russian defeat in the Battle of Homonna, in Hungary, thirty miles northwest of Unghvar, was greater than at first supposed.
 The cnemy's position says the of Gcial statement twas surrounded and both our wings directed flank attacks against them and compelled them to beat a nasty retreat with a loss oi 1000 killed or wounded and 1,500 men made prisoners.
 'The total number of prisoners taken by the Austrfans in the fighting in Poland is 85,OCO.
 +Arch Duke Frederick, commander in-chief of the Austrian army con gIatulating Field Marshal Paul Voc Hindenburg on his promotion, en- pllaizes thata harmony which exists between tho Austro- German army.
 '"The vice president of the Raiohx, bank said that the economical situa- ton in Germany is developing safis- factortly."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Heavy Fog in New York HarbOr
SHIPPING BROUGHT ALMOST TO
 A sTANDsTtLL
SWEPT IN FROM SEA
Virtually All the Sound Steamers From New England Points Were Forced to Anchor Of College Point.

New York, Dec. Shipping was brought almost to a standstill in the harbor today by a heavy fog which swept in from the sea in the early day ana which still engulfed the city and harbor tonight. Several thousand pas sengers on incoming steamers were held up down the bay when the fog became inpenetrable and the ships were compelled to anchor. Ferryboats were forced to feel their way eau tiously across the East and Hudson rivers.
 Sound Steamers at Anchor
 Coastwise vessels were the heaviest sufferers from the fog, as few trans Atlantic ships were scheduled to sail or arrive. Birtually all of the Sound steamers from New England ports were forced to drop their mudhooks off Cot tage Point and wait for the fog to lift. The Plymouth from Fall River, the Maine from New London, the Richard Peck from New Haven and the Nau- gatuck from Bridgeport were among the passenger vessels which spent the day at anchor, while the freighters City of Brockton from Fall River; Pe- quonnoc from Providence and the Mo- hawk from New Bedford were held up. Inbound Steamer in Ambrose Channel
 The Italian line received wireless from the Verona stating that the steamer bound in from Naples was anchored off Ambrose channel light ship, where the Bermudian from Hali- fax was also stopped by the mist Off Scotland lightship a small fleet of steamers was fog-bound, including the Tivives from Port Limon, Fl Man- dc from Galveston, La Rimero from Port Arthur. Off the Bar the City oi Montgomery from Savannah and the | St. Andrew from Sagua were anchor | ed. The Cherokee from Georgetown i $. C., dropped anchor off Sandy Hook. The only marine mishap reported as the result of the fog was the running aground of the launch Uncle Sam or Sandy Hook late today. The five men aboard reached shore safa, The craft probably will be hoated at high |
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02

Washington, Dec 1.-Thousands o1 persons in many cities who spent hours today rushing the offices of in- ternal revenue collectors, alarmed ovv- CT their inability to obtain revenue stamps to comply with the war rev. enue tax law, were needlessly fright ened over what might happen if they were not on the minute with their stamping. The internal revenue bureau in the treasury department, itself was much worried over the task of getting the Jaw into smooth working order, found time taken during the day to send telegrams to collectors, making 1t plain that the government has no intention of disputing anybody sub- ject to the tax who shows he is will ing and ready to buy stamps and pay
 Frantic Calls From Collectors.
 Frantic calls from collectors in near by cities telling of besieging crowds demanding stamps. resulted in a teIe- gram tonight sent by Commissioner Osborn and sent to all collectors to clear up the difficulties. It said:
 Date all special tax returns Novem- Der thirteenth until you are abe to handle applications promptly, unless you have information that no effort was made to file same prior to that date If unable to supply demands for documentary stamps for bills of lad lO 50 IOTWdIOy have record kept and affix or cancel stamps when received Notify rail- roads"
 By this notice the moccissioner's of | fee expecte5 to relieve a situation which promised to become embarras- ing to thousands of individuals and might have resulted in much confusion to the railroads and shippers of the country.
 Officials here explained today that everything possible has been done here to get ready to enforce the law. The bureau of engraving and printing has worked night and day since the law was passed, turning out the new rev. enue stamps and they have been ship ped away from Washington many tons at a time.
 Distribution Unequal.
 The problem of furnishing stamps to all applicants has been complicated however, but the failure in some in- stances of collectors to regard sugges- tions from Washington thata all appli- cantS be given a sufficient supply to last a few days and not be permitted to load up with large quantities. In- formation here is that in some cases applicants have secured supplies to last a month while in the same, com munities others have been unable to get any stamps at all.
 Enormous Amount of Work Necessary.
 An is illustration of the vast num- Der of stamps required and the enor- nous amount of work necessary here | it was pointed that virtually every article in drug stores is subject to the stamp tax. Many drug stores carry possibly 100000 such taxable articles, and there are thousands of drug stores throughout the country.
 Revenue Bureaus Hanpered. Officials say that congress did not l facilitate the work of the revenue ! bureau, but rather hanpered it by
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Line From Internal Revenue Office Ex.
 tended Many BIoeks.


 New York, Dec. 1-Police reserves were needed this afternoon to restrain the crowds which besieged the United States Internal Revenue offices here in attempts to buy the new war tax stamps which must be affixed to offi- cial documents and numerous propdia- etary articles. Since morning a solid line of would-be purchasers at the Sixteenth Street offices had extended for blocks, growing increasingly restive as the hours passed, and when the of- fees were opened at 8 o'clock after an hours racess to give the collectors an opportunity tD count the money re- ceived and send 1t to banks, so fierce rush was made for the stamp windows that the policemen already on duty could not cope with 1t. By the efforts of the reserves the crowd was brought to order again and the sale continued until all who remained in line had obtained stamps.
 At the offices in the custom house similar crowd struggled, although l not so boisterous1ys to obtain documen- tary stamps. As the result of an ap- peal to the treasury department at Washington for relief off1ces Wero opened in two nearby federal deposi- tories and were immediately swamped by rush of hundreds who had been waiting at the custom house As a further measure of relief, Collector Charles W. Anderson announced t1laa penalties would not be strictly enforced if the law was not absolutely put in force the first day. Despite these meas ures the internal revenue offices were surrounded by great crowds all day. At the offices on Sixteenth street the crush in the corridors became so great that many persons nearby tainted. Much of the delay in handling the crowds was due to the disorderly con- duct of messengers sent by business men. Collector Anderson stated that fp l an appeal to merchants and others to caution their representatives to rnafn- tain order in the offices of collectors: he stated, were extremely noisy and some were boistrous and even ruffanly i ntheir conduct''
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
CONCERNING STRENGTH
 OF GERMAN ARMY
Figures Show There is Total of
 58 1-2 Army Corps.

Paris, Dec. 1, 1O.50 D. m.-A semi official communication concerning the German armies in the field made pub lie here tonight says:
 Germany at present has at her dis posal 25 1-2 active army corps, of which 21 1-2 are against France and 4 against Russia Of the B German reserve army corps, 22 1-2 are now employed against France and 10 1-2 against Russia.
 These figures show there is total of 5S 1-2 army corps, active or reserve, fighting for Germany on the two fronts and not 100 army corps as has been enormously stated by the German gov- ernment.
 If the territorial units, of which nothing was said in the German offi- cial note, are taken into account, 1t will be seen that eight landwehr army corps are engaged against France and seven against Russia-that is to say, in all on the two fronts 30 territorial divisions
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
stenesrapher Takes Joseph Smiths
 Conversation

Independence, Mo, Dec. IA stem ographer was detailed today to attend Joseph Smith, president of the Re- Organized Church of latter day saints, that his bedside conversation may be recorded and preserved in the event of his death. MT. Smith, who is 82 years old, was stricken with heart disease several days ago and has been in a dangerous condition since. Phy- sicians announced today that his con dition remained unchanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
crTY OF ARMENrIEREs
 M A SERIOUS PLIGHT
acrmans Hsve Been shcIFins City for
 Past Three Weeks

Paris, Dec. 1.-The city of Armen- Heres, on the River Lys, around which aas ragged some of the severest fight
 ng of the war, is now in serious plight. The Germans began to shell Inc city about three weeks ago and ! dispatch to the Hayas agency says lhat during the last two days the bonn bardment has been particularly vio- Ient. One shell struck a gas reser- toir. causing it to explode. The in- ltiatrfaI life of the city is at a stand
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
FIRST DAY OF TIE WAR REVENUE TAx
Thousands of Persons in Many Cities Alarmed Over
 Inability to Obtain Stamps
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT SENT COLLECTORS

To Date All Special Tax Returns November 30h Until Able to Handle Applications If Unable to Supply Demands for Documentary Stamps for Bills of Ladins, CoectOrs Instructed Permit Shipments Go Forward Keep Record and Afix Cancel Stamps When Received- Magnitude of Undertaking is Shown by the Fact that Some Drug Stores Have 100000 Taxable Articles-Bu- reau of Engraving and Printing Working Night and Day Turnigin Out Stamps-Many Tons Shipped a Time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESS
 AGAINST THE RUSSIANS. After Three Days of Fighting They Broke Through Russian Wing.

Berlin, via Wireless to London, Dec. 2, 1904 a. m.-Referring to the Rus sian official communication of Nov. 29, German headquarters says:>
 "A great story of success for the German troops has come to light in the fighting near Lodz. The German forces were operating against the right flank and in the rear of the Russians when they, in their turn, were attacked by Russians, who pressed them hard, coming from the east and south
 '"Fhe German troops turned upon the Russians. with whom they were en- gagged, and fought very bitter three days fight and broke through the Rus sian wing. In doing so they brought with them 12o0O prisoners as well as % guns and only lost one German gun.
 "The German losses naturally were not small. but they certainly could not be described as awful.
 Tt is reported from Posen that the Austrian emperor has telegraphed his congratulations to Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and appointed him chief of infantry regiment No. 6s."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Movement of steamshfps.

London, Dec. 1.-Arrived: Steamer Minneawaska, New York.
 New York;. Dec. 1.-Sailed: Steamer Sam Guglielrno, Naples.
 Chrfstiansand, Nov. 30.-Arrived: l: Steamer United States. New York.
 Gibraltar, Nov. .S0.-Arrived: Steam. CT Duca D'Aosta, New York.
 New York, Dec. 1.-Arrived: Steam CT Veterna Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
MOOSE SEASON CLOSED
 IN NORTHERN MAINE.
Total of Forty-Five Have Been Rs-
 eeived in Bangor.

Bangor, Me. Dec. 1.-The rnooss season closed in the eight northern counties of Maine at midnight, Mon day. A total of 54 moose have been received in Bangor up to the present compared with forty nine for a cos- inc ya, 6sfoa If t1, ~s<,.-.,,.-.1Ss, tions of the inland fish and game con- mission are adopted by the incoming legislature, there will not be another open season on moose for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
INTERMITTENT RoMeARDMENr
 OF THE CITY OF RHEIMS
Archaeological Museum Descroyed- Textile Industry Suffers to Extent of $7o,00o.ooo.

Paris, Dec. l. 5:30 a. m-In an ac- count of the bon1bardment of Rheims, which has been in progress intermit- tently for several weeks, the Temps Gsserts that the Archaeological museum, containing Roman, Gallic and French collections, has been destroyed. The factories have been dsmaged to such an extent that the textile industry has suffered greatly. The loss due to the aogtruction of cloth is estimated at B50,O0O,000 francs .(s7O, eOO, ,0OOl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
EMPEROR AND GAR
 NOW AT THE FRONT
Cheering on Troops in the Struggle for Supremacy
 in Eastern Poland
BERLIN CLAIMS GERMANS HAVE HAD SUCCESSES

Allied Forces in Northern France Again Sustaining Heavy Cannonade by the Enemy-French Official Statement Asserts That Infantry Has Made Small Ad- vances-Otherwse Conditions in That Territory are Comparatively Quiet-A Parsan Newspaper States That an Intermittent Bombardment of Rheims Has Re suited in $7O,OOO GOO Loss Textile Industy-Vienna Announces That Ausrans Have Repulsed the Servians.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
GERMAN INFANTRY MAKE
 soRTIE AGAINST TRENCHES.
Between Berthune end Lens, in Bel
 giun, Results in Failure.

Paris. Dec. 1. 1o.40 D. m.-The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued by the war office tonight:
 Tn Belgium the German infantry has essayed. without success, a sortie against those trenches to the south of Bixschoote between Berthune and Lens. After a brisk affair we cap tured the chateau and the park of Yer melles (south of the Lys river)
 Tn the Argonne we have advanced appreciably in the wood of La Gruria.
 "On the rest of the front there is nothing to report
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
eas Men In convensien.

Minneapolis, Minn-. Dec. 1s-The an- nual convention of the National Com- mercial Gas association began here today. According to Secretary Louis Stotz of New York. from 1,500 to 2.000 delegates are expected to attend. be- sides gas company employees senf fn study the exhibits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Night Riders Blow Up Two Dwellings

Princeton, Ky, Dec. 1.-The authori- ties of Caldwell county were notified today that a band of 50 night riders visited Cedar Bluff, a remote settle ment, Monday night, blew up two small dwellings with dynamite and poured a fusillade of bullets into a third house. The occupants were warned of the approach of the band and escaped.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Vice President Marshall Guest of Rochester Democrats.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 1.-Vice Presi- dent Marshall will be the guest of To- cal democrats here today and tonight will deliver an address in Convention hall on National Tendencies. After the meeting Mr. Marshall will attend a Masonic reception. Upon his arrival at 2.45 o'clock this afternoon a re- ception will be held at a local hotel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Waterbury Woman Dies from Burns.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Dec. Mrs. Harry House. 28 years, is dead in a local hospital from burns received while putting wood in a stove at her home in East Morris today. A spark ignited her dress and her clothing was completely burned from the body. Dr. Martin z. Westervell was summoned by neighbors and ordered her removed to the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTIONS.
HoIyoke Re-eIeots Mayor Woods

''~Iy~ENS nv ~F~~HS IEINyW NWUOG1a
 Holyoke, Mass, Dec. 1-Holyoke, which holds its city elections under the no-party designation plan for all candidates, today reelected John H. Woods as mayor by a plurality of over 300 over John J. White. The city had a hot license contest and voted Yes by about 1.400. The vote last year was: Yes 4,591, No 2,514
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Indicted for illegally Transporting q
 Young Woman

Boston. Dec. 1.-The federal grand jury today returned an indictment against William H. Mettam of New Britain. Conn, asfarmer, who is charg- ed with illegally transporting a young woman, Marjorie F. Rowan, from New Bpdm21 to L4ejes@ksN Ns@s.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Northampton's Mayer Reelected.

Northampton, Mass. Dec. 1.-Mayor William H. Feiker, republican, was re-
 elected mayor today over J. c. Collins, democrat. The city voted no license by about 175 majority. The license vote last year was: Yes 1,564, No 1, 163.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
poor sroken ln at chleaaa.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-So great was the rush here today to buy war tax stamps that 20 policemen were called to the federal building to maintain order. Two women fainted. the press of the crowd loosened the door of the ofice of the internal revenue collector from It's hinges, and several windows along the corridor were broken
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-02
Gen. Won MoItke Cured

Berlin, Dec. 1. via London, 5: 30 D. m. Count Von Moltke, chief of the Ger man general staff, is said by the Vos- sfsche Zitung to have completed the cure at Hamburg after an illness of several weeks. He left Hamburg today.