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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Huerta's War Department Reports That Villas losses in Killed and Wounded Reach 2000
REBELS RETREATING PURSUED BY FEDERALS
Arrival of 800 Achievements Armored Automobiles Ma terialy Strengthened Federal Garrison-Rebels Lured Into Suburb of Torreon to Make Targets For Federal Sheus-Federals Flee From Guerrero-Heavy Losses.

Mexico City, March 25.-The war de- partment makes the claim that the rebels under Villa were routed at Tor reon with great slaughter early today
 Eight hundred men, under General Joaquin Maas and General Javier de Moure, it is announced, arrived op- portunely from Satillo in time to add greatly to the federal victory The rebels are said to be retreating north ward, with the federals pounding at their rear.
 Rebels Trapped by Ruse.
 It is admitted that Villas men en- tered LerdO, a suburb of Torreon but 1t is explained that this was a ruse on the part of General VeIasco to ambush them. As soon as they were well into that territory, the federal artillery shelied them out, the cavalry charg- ing as the rebels began to retreat
 Rebel Losses Placed at 200.
 Generals Maas and De Moure are re- ported to have made the distance be- tween Hipolito and Torreon in fifty armored automobiles which they were carrying, the railroad having been cut at Hipolito.
 The rebel losses in dead and wound ed are reported to be 2,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
URGES PROTEST AGAINST
 LEO FRANKS EXECUTION.
Miss Jane Addams Takes Up Cause of
 Convicted Murderer.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25.-Afiss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago, has wr4tten to Mrs Emily McDougall, At lanta club woman and leader in the woman suffrage movement. asking At lanta women to protest against the ex- ecuoon of Leo Nj. Frank, the superin- tendent of the National Pencil com pany, sentenced to be hanged here on April IT for the murder of If year old Mary Phagan- The Hull Houhe leader, in her letter, which was made public here tonight, suggests that Atlanta women. through their organizations or through petition seek to have the ex- ecution postponed pending further in vestigatfoD, to determine the guilt or innocence of the convicted man. Wom- en's organizations here have taken no action on Miss AddaIns' suggestions
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
PUzzLIkG CASES AT
 STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Children Had Peculiar intestinal
 TroubIe-One Dead.

Stamford, Conn, March 25-Physi- clans at the Stamford hospital are pug zled over two cases of a peculiar in teStinal trouble that has caused one death and may result fin another. Doris, the three years old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harry Ward of New Canaan died today, and her brother Harry, six years old is critically ill., but has a fighting chance of recovery
 The children were taken mysterious ly and suddenly ill on Friday, and after receiving medical treatment at New Canaan, were brought to the To- cal hospital Dr. Staub, the attend ing physician, says the symptoms ap- pear somewhat as if the children had been poisoned The parents are un- able to tell where the children could have obtained poison. An autopsy will probably be performed to ascer- tain the real cause of death of the girl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
TRANSFER OF "TAP
 DAY" CEREMONY.
Yale Juniors Receive in Favor Of the
 Harkeiey Oval.

New Haven, Conn, March 25-That the opposition to the senior secret so- ciety system at Yale is not as vigor- ous as it was last year, was evidenced tonight at a meeting of hundred "an- ti-society" juniors, when, instead of in sisting on the aboifshment of historic Tap day" 8 motion was passed call- ing for the transfer of the ceremony from the old campus to the less fre- quented Berkeley oval A referendum vote on the entire subject will be held tomorrow.
 The resolutions adopted last year called for abolishing Tap day" on ac- count of its publicity: the selection of members on merit alone and other minor demands. It is believed that the transfer of the ceremony, if adopted, will remove much of the objection to Tap day" for the event will then be much less public.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

lors, which were full of visiting groups and others engaged in writing or seek ing rest. Committee meetings occupied a good part of the day.
 Morning Session.
 The morning session began with a conference at 8.3o and was opened with an anthem. Rev. ". I. Ward of Prov idence, R. l.. and Rev. G. c. Scrivener of Norwich, two of the three district superintendents of the conference, read from the scriptures, and Bishop John W. Hamilton led in prayer. In the communion service which followed the bishop was assisted by Rev. w. O. Nuzum and the three district superin- tendents, the third being Rev. A. J, Coultas of Fall River, Mass.
 Bishop Hamilton delevired a short address previous to the communion service, in which he said in part:
 Tn these days of laIity and loose living and thinking, I have come to be little more dogmatjc. There never was an hour when we ought to em- phasize moro particularly the deity of Jesus Christ The man who says he
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Bank Rehber Eludea Pursuers.

Atlanta, Ga, March 25-Pursued through the main streets of the city after he had been driven empty-hand- ed from the Atlanta State Savings bank, a negro institution here, late to- day, lone robber escaped by forcing the driver of a buggy to ga1lop with him into the suburbs where he disap- peared. The bandits dash for liberty followed a pistol duel with the con ductor of a street car which he at tempted to board of escape the pursu- ing crowd.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.
 STILL IN THE RING
Will Erect 32- Story Office Building In
 New York.

New York, March z5-Popuiar be- lief that the parcel post has left the big express companies in hard straits ascontradictedtOdayb
 was contradicted today by news that the American Express Company would erect a two million dollar office build ing on Lower Broadway. The build ing is to be 32 stories high and is to have a frontage of 80 feet on Broad way. It will run through the block to Trinity Place, and adjoin the newly completed building of the Adams Ex- press company. The site now occu- pied by two five-story buildings ten anted D ythe American Express com pany IS estimated to be worth $250e eco. Of the 32 floors the express com pany will reserve ten for it's own use
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
LINING UP FOR THE
 BATTLE OF REPEAL.
Party Lines ObIiterated on Free Tolls
 Proposition.

Washington, March 25.-Iines were sharply drawn tonight for the opening of the most bitterly contested legisla- tive struggle that has confronted Pres ident Wilson's administration-the fight to repeal the law giving American coastwise ships free passage through the Panama canal
 For the first time since the demo- cratic administration took charge of the government, administration lead CTS have found a strong, resourcefuf and determined element within the party opposed to a policy which Presi- dent Wilson had personally espoused. Personal convictions on the question have virtually obliterated party lines.
 The presidents supporters tonight declared they were gaining ground in the house. and one enthusiastic admin istration leader predicted the passage of the repeal bill by a majority of nearly 100.
 The more conservative members of both sides anticipate g. hard fought struggle, with & bitter and protracted debate, followed by a close vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Nj. E. Conference Organization

WilImantic, Conn, March 2s.-Cona- plete organization of the NJ. E. oonfe~- ence here was formally effected by the selection of the following ofScerss Secretary. J. Francis Cooper, Rrockbos,, Mass; assistants, Rev. L. c. Horton, Westerly, R. l.; Rev. F. s. Studiey Staughton, Mass; Rev. C. A Grant, East Weymouth Mass; Rev. ". H. Bath. Newport, R. L; statistical ser- retary, Rev. F. L. Brooks, Mansfield
 Mass; assistant, Rev. c. L. Luck, Chfi- worth, Mass; treasurer. Rev. John Ridgedeid, North Truro, Mass; assist ant Rev. John Oldham, Wakefield. R
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

Sending of Racing Bets or odds from foreign countries into the United States or from state to state would be prohibited under a bill introduced by Senator Lea, of Tennessee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

tonic Villareal, constitutionalist com mander, near Guerrero, the number of rebels killed was given as nine, with 43 wounded. The federal loss was es- timated at 50; many bodies were found in the hills near Guerrero. The attack was wholly a surprise to the federals. who had expected to meet the constitutionalists near Matamoros, which was the objective point of the federal campaign. Guerrero, a town of 2,500 population in peaceful times, is now occupied by only three families, all others having sought safety on the American bank of the Rio Grande, where they live in tents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
FEDERALS RETREAT.
Gen. GuardioIa Deserted 100 of His
 Men on Guerrero Housetops.

Zapata, Texas. via Courier to Laredo, Texas, March 25.-Monday's battle at Guerrero, near here, resulted in the retreat of the 90O federaIs under Gen eraI Guardiola- Guardiola stationed loo men on housetops at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and for three hours these men held the position, most of them, possibly all, in ignorance that they were making a, perilouS stand. Meanwhile, Guardiola's s main force re- treated
 A federal sergeant who escaped to the United States was authority for the story Of the retreat. He claimed Guardiola attempted to sacrifice the lives of 100 men of the Twenty ninth infantry to save the major portion of his command
 Men on Housetops Deserted.
 These men, said the sergeant, were dispersed on housetops along the out skirts of the town and kept up a furi- ous rife ire until Guardiola's retreat was executed It was not until { o'clock that the little band realized that they were fighting alone. facing eonstitutionalist forces equipped with cannon and two machine guns Con- Sternation immediately spread among the handful of defenders, who scat tered in all directions, followed by a rush of consttutionaI3sts- Some of the federaLs were killed. some cap Itli tO. SIX SIOSsSA -AAIo IhC 1IiIleN States, and the others were said to have escaped into the hills on the Mexican side.
 The sergeant said he fled to the Rio Grande and was overtaken while standing on the bank He said he dived into the river, the constitution aIists firing after him. He was hauled out. nearly drowned, by Mexicans on the American side Guardiola is said to be marching to Neilvo Laredo.
 FederaIs Taken by Surprise
 Al the headquarters of General An
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
HOsSoN's CAMPAIGN
 EXPENSES $5,63734.
Alabama Congressman One of First to
 Comply With New Law.

Washington, March 25.-Ffrst re- ports Of campaign expenses in sena- iorial primaries under the new direct elections amendment were made public by the senate today, Representative Hobson of Alabama sent in 6 detailed account of expenditures aggregatin:s s5,6S7.34, of which $2.174 was spent in travelling and sG,e18.1s in newspaper and other advertising. Contributions to his fund amounted to S1,s25, of which $500 came from the National Woman's Temperance union. Repre- sentative Underwood, MT Hobson' S opponent has not made his report.
 From South Dakota, Senator Craw- ford. who was defeated yesterday by Representative Burke, reported spend ing $2Gs5, while Representative Burke's list totaIled S3,S2S.S0. Senator Clark of Arkansas reported $3S0 30. end his opponent William F. KiroS @ses1.50.
 Senator Shively of Indiana reported he had spent nothing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
CHILDREN DRINK
 GIN; BOTH DEAD.
Four Year Old Twins Obtain Bottle
 Unknown to Attendant.

Franklin. Mass, March 25.-Piaying doctor while their mother was ill. the four year old twins of Mir and Mrs. Bernard McCahi1l are dead from drinking the contents of a bottle of gin One Joseph, died yesterday. The death of the other, Margaret, occurred today.
 Mrs McCahill was confined to her bed with a baby born three weeks ago and the children obtained the bottle in the absence of an attendant
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
To Settle Coupler Works Strike.

Depe~, N. Y, March 25.-Efsrts to bring about settlement of the strike at the Gould Coupler works will be re- stunned tomorrow through the state board of mediation and arbitration. Manager G. w. Hayden, for the com pany, today made an appointment to meet Patrick J. Downey and James McManus of the state board, and the striking 1nolders and coremakers clothed their committee with full power to take up and continue the negotiations with the compaay.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
BIDS TOO LOW FOR
 sIEGEL PROPERTY.
All But One of Eighteen Submitted
 Are Rejected.

New York, March 25.-All except one of the eighteen bids made to the fed eral receivers for the various failed properties operated by Henry Siegel and Frank E. Vogel in this city were rejected today by United States Judge Charles M Hough- That of S3S7, 600 by a big department store for the merchandise of the Simpson-Crawford company was accepted unconditional ly. Judge Hough will decide finally on Monday.
 Regarding the other bids, the court held that the amounts offered were too far below the value of the property Judge Hough thought these properties could be sold at auction to better ad vantage. The wholesale value of them was placed at S1, ,149, ,000. The moneys offered totalled less than S4S0, ,000-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Steamer Blown Up.

Honolulu, March 26-The intaf-isl- and steamer Maui is reported to have blown up tonight off Pearl harbor. The reports indicate that the entire crew of 12 lost their lives. Tugs have left this port to search the coast. The Maui left here at o'clock for Kauai with a cargo consisting largely of ex- plosives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
To Rejuvenate Company L.

Meriden, Conn, March 25.-Fearing that Company L. Second infantry, will be disbanded soon because the present complement of officers and men is re- duced to 37, former members of the company are circulating a petition to have former Captain Joseph De Can- tillon, retired, placed in command again. Fifty ex-members have agreed to rejoin the company if Captain De Cantiilon. who resigned a year ago, is reinstated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Enter Round -the-W World Race

New York, March 25.-Two Ameri- can ayiators Lincoln Beachey and Bob Fowler have announced their intention of entering the round-the- world race to start from the Panama Pacific ex- position grounds in San Francisco next year, 1t was stated here tonight by Ar mold Kruckman. manager of the con
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Opening of American University,

Washington, March 25.-Trustees of tho American university made plans hefe today for opening the new fnsti- tuition May 37. It was announced that Secretary Bryan, Secretary Daniels, William S. Corby and Col. H O. s. Heisland had been elected to the board Dr. Frank W. Collier of Boston was appointed director of research and members of the board of award were named
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
For storrs College Positions.

Hartford, March 25.
 The state civil servicce commission held an examination at the Capitol. in Hartford, Wednesday for positions con- nected with poultry husbandry at the Connecticut Agricultural college. There were two candidates, A. A Brown of Amherst Agricultural college for instructor and Charles F. Crocl1er of East Hampton for manager.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Muct, Ice in the Atlantic.

Halifax, N. g., March 2s.-Large ice- bergs have been scarce in the north Atlantic steamer lanes this spring, but the smaller masses, known as "growl- ers' and "slob ica," have been manner ous, according to Captain Johnston of the United States revenue cutter Sen eca. He reported today when the cut ter put in here after weeks of cruising on ice DatrOl duty
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Temperance and
 Foreign Missions
DISCUSSED AT THE METHODIST
 CONFERENCE.
WAVE OF PROHIBITION
Is Sweeping Pacific States, Declares Rev. pr. WiIson-Christian Teaching a Solution Of Mexican Problem.
Especial to The Bulletin.

iWillimantic, March 25.-The second day of the New England Southern con- Terence of the M. k. church continued to receive the good fortune of pleasant weather, and was marked with a spirit of earnestness and fervor All the ses- sions were fully attended, and appre- ctably enjoyed. The delegates contin- ued to come in during the day and the church parlors were the scene of busy time for Pastor Nuzum and his able corps of assistants.
 The Methodist Book concern had an interesting exhibit on view in the par
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
SteamshIp Arrivals.

AIgiers, March 30.-Steamer Ocean ic, New York for Trieste.
 Cadiz, March 24.-Steamer Buenos Aires, New York for Genoa
 Glasgow. March 25.-Steamer Sar- dinian, Philadelphia
 Naples, March 25.-Steamer Berlin, New York.
 Queenstown, March 25.-Stea1uer Melon, Philadelphia for Liverpool. London, March 25.-Steamer Ascania Portland
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
FIasHaan Under Engine Wheels

Troy, N. Y, March 25.-While at- tending to his duties as f1agman at A crossing in this city, Moses B. Hicks, 60 years of age, was struck by a loco motive tonight and ground to pieces beneath the wheels. He had been sta toned for many years at the crossing where he met his death
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Another Chinese City Sacked.

Picking, MarchI 25-"White Wolf" the Chinese brigand, and his followers today captured and sacked the city Si They killed 230 of the inhabitants and wounded and captured many hun dreds more.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Hojdup Near Hartford Park.

Hartford, Conn, March 25.-Four men were arrested by the police late tonight, charged with holding up and robbing Michael Tully near Bushnell park. Fully was severely beaten anH robbed of $15. The police secured ths park and arrested Joseph Keenan. Jo- seph Rellis, F. J. Drew and Prank Collins. Tullx identified Rellis
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Examinations for Embainers.

daruOTd, March D.
 The Connecticut board of examiners of embalmeFs was in executive session Tuesday st Hartford for the purpoSa of passing on Il candidates who took the state examinations 8 week ago at the Yale Medical school. The members of the board are A R. Leet, Thomp- sonville, who is president; Edward Jones, Winsted, secretary: Thomas O'heeTe, M1ddietOwn, treasurer; Charles J. Dillon, Hartford, and Will liam Henry Allen, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

Former Congressman Lewis Sperry of East Windsor Hill brought into Hartford yesterday two handsome ot- ters taken from the Connecticut river in a fish net Tuesday by William Baker of South Windsor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Degree for Ambassador Page.

Aberdeen, Scotland, March 25.-The degree of doctor of literature was con- ferred today on Walter Hines Page, American ambassador to the court of St. James, at Aberdeen university.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
King and Emperor Meet.

Venice. Italy. March 25.-King Vic tor Emmanuel arrived here today and had q cordial meeting with Emperor William of Germany. The Marquis di San Giuliano, the Italian minister of foreign affairs accompanied the king
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Terrazas Won't Be Executed.

Douglas, Ariz, March 25.-Louis Terrazas, Jr., held captive by the con stitutionalists at Chihuahua, will not be executed in any event, according to 2 statement made here today by RO- berto PesQIera, representative in Washington of the insurgents, who was in Douglas on official business. He will not be released at present
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Says He Was Thrown into River.

Hartford, Conn. March 25.-After he had escorted a woman friend to heI home in Wethersfieid avenue tonight Fred Hooker was assaulted by three men and thrown into the Connecticut river. At least that is the story he told the police. Hooker says he managed to swim ashore.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

Francis T. Reeves, democrat, 8 form CT mayor of the city of Waterbury yesterday was sworn in as judge of the Waterbury district court.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
NEWS FROM AMERICANS.
Dispatches Received at Washington
 Which AIIay Anxiety.

Washington. March 25.-WhiIe in tereSt in official circles here today cen tered upon the bitter struggle now in progress between the contending Mex icah factions for supremacy at Tor reon, there was some speculation as to the effect upon the financial situation in Mexico of the temporary loan just obtained from General Huerta. Charge O'ShaushnesSy in a report to Secre- tary Bryan confirmed the news that a preliminary loan of 5000, 900 pesos had already been obtained. It was pointed out that the resumption of interest payments on the foreign debts, sus- pended last January, probably would tend to make Mexico's foreign cred itors less anxious over the security of their claims.
 Anxiety over the safety of several aliayed by today's consular despatches The release of J. H. Newby, long held at Culiacan, for the alleged embezzle- ment of funds under the Madero re- gime, has been ordered by Governor Riveros of Sinaloa, who insists that Newby leave Mexico for MeXico's good The Americans, Goldsmith and Dona hue, arrested in San Luis PotoSi, as spies, by the federal authorities, have been taken to Mexico City, and their cases will be considered by the federal authorities Charge OShaughnessy has asked both the foreign office and the Mexican war department to guar antee free hearing for both.
 Like representations have been made in behalf of the American, Byrd, who, although arrested with the other two, is still held in San Luis Potosi.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

Hartford, Conn, March 25-At the democratic town convention tonight. Joseph H. Lawler was formally named as the candidate for mayor at the municipal election in April. Three re- publicanS were endorsed: Otis J. Hart for collector, Henry r, Smith for town clerk and Charles H. Slocum for treas nFeF
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
More Rubonio Plaque at Havana

Havana, March 25-Three new cases of bubonic plague were reported here today. Those attacked are Spaniards, employed as clerks by a sugar com ,pany. One of the cases is critical.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

MaIlick Salisbury, a farmer of Champaign. ILL, shot and killed his wife and then committed suicide at their home yesterday. The couple had been married forty years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Policy Raid at Watsrhurx.

Waterbury, Canna. March s25,-John T. Sullivan and IA others were arrest ed tonight on change of playing poll cy. The raid was made by the focal detective force at aR early hour and was BRexpectsd.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Died at Monte Carlo.

Monte Carlo, March 25-Harry Maule Crookshank, formerly British controller of the Public debt in Egypt, died here today, aged 65.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Foreign Convict Made Goods Barred.

Washington, March 25-After 8 viz orous partisan contest the house today passed 8 bill to bar foreign convict made or pauper-made goods from com petition with the products of American free labor The measure now goes to the senate
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Managers of "Meviesp oroanize

Hartford, Conn, March 25.-Manag- CTS of all the moving picture theaters in the state met here today and form ed the Connecticut Theatrical Man agers' association. w. D. Ascough of this city was chosen president and the other officers are also from Hart ford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
Meningitis on New York Steamer.

Naples, March 25.-The steamer Ber- lin, from New York March 14, which arrived here today, was quarantined in consequence of several cases of men ingitis aboard, with one death. No cases are reported among the American passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26
German Princa III.

Kiel, Germany. March 25.-Prince Adalbert the third son of Emperor William, is suffering from an acute at tack of stomach and intestinal catarrh.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-26

Action in the Case of Charles S. Mellen- former president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail road company, charged with man slaughter as the outcome of the ex- press wreck at Westport in October, 1912, may come in the April term of the superior court for Fairfield coun- ty as the criminal side of the March sitting was adjourned yesterday.