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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
RRiTisH CRUISER CAPTURES
 kRoNPRfNZ WILHELM.
Is Taking Her as a Prize. Of War Into
 Hamilton, Bermuda.

New York, Aug. 10.-While incom- ing ocean liners today brought con frmation- that foreign warships are cruising off the American Atlantic coast, strict censorship over the cables leading out of Bermuda perhaps kept hidden from Subiic knowledge here the fate of the North German Lloyd ves- sel Kronprinz Wilhelm, which took six thousand tons of coal out of this port under cover of darkness last week before the battleship Florida began its enforcement of the neutrality laws.
 Ne~s by Wireless.
 The British cruiser Essex has the ing her, a prize of war, into Hanil- ton, Bermuda according to wireless despatches declared to have been over heard at sea. The Associated Press correspondent at Bermuda indicated in a cryptic. despatch that he had informa- communicate by cable. This message came in response to one informing the correspondent of the reported capture of the Kronprinz Wilhelm
 Pursued by Warships. v Stronger enforcement of the neutral ity laws was taken by the port au- thorities today almost simultaneously with the arrival of the Atlantic trans port liner Minnetonka, which report
 
 learned, had pursued her during the closing hours of her voyage to Amerf can waters. An embago was placed on the wireless apparatus of every foreign ship in New York harbor. This step was taken after the authorities be- sea might be communicating with ships of their nationality in port.
 Steamed to Neutrality Line.
 The chase of the Minnetonka end ed early today only after the ship steamed into the three mile neutrali- ty zone in the vicinity of Nantucket Three days out from Liverpool. the Minnetonka, flying a British flag, was informed by wireless from the White Star liner Oceanic, on her way to Eng land, that state of war existed. Last night the Minnetonka refused to dis close by wireless Her identity to a war ship which asked 1t. With her port holes blanketed and electric wires to every state room cut the Minnetonka sped through the fog and a few hours later lost sight of her pursuer's search lights.
 Ressrvists Stranded.
 Thousands of German and Austrian reservists remain stranded here. un- able to find means of transportation homeward. The Holand-American line steamship Rotterdam carrying 1500 Dutch reservists, sailed today for Amsterdam The Lloyd Italiano Steam ship company announced that its ship Caserta would sail Thursday for Italian ports, carrying reservists of any nationality who apply. The Lamport and Holt line announced resumption of sai1ings of its ships to Brazil and Ar genuine ports, beginning Thursday.
 Collector of the Port Malone before starting for Philadelphia today to con- fer with the port authorities there re- garding the neutrality laws, issued an order to the .coustoms inspectors urg ing the revenue statutes in the examin- ation of Americans and others return ing from Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
CORRESPONDENT PRAISES
 GERMAN ARTILLERY
But Expresses Surprise at Infantry Fighting in Solid Formation.

London, Aug. II. 2.20 a. m-The Daily Telegraph's correspondent, who witnessed much of the Liege fighting, says that the German artillery was excellent, but expresses surprise at the infantry fighting in close order. Battalion after battalion was thrown into the fight in solid formation. but, he adds, the estimate of 25 ,000 losses was an exaggeration
 Most of the captured Germans were from IS to 24 years of age. Their gray uniforms were stripped of all insignia and their helmets were cov- cred with grey cloth.
 The civilians of the town, says the correspondent. showed the greatest courage under bombardment and in the face of alarms brought in by frightened refugees. The German shells did a little damage to the city in the angle between the rivers Ourthe and Mouse. The factories and coal fighting.
 The correspondent, writing on Sum day, predicted that the Germans could not take the forts without enormous sacrifices which would cripple their right wing. He expressed the opinion thai the German plan of sweeping down the Mouse to Sedan must be abandoned because 1t has already been 50 long delayed. He said that the French have massed five army corps 6 the German path.
 Ehe Germans will bring their heavy artillery against the forts, but these will stand much bonbardment. Tn the opinion of the correspondent the Germans have decided to advance along the south side of the Mouse, leaving LAege
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
HEReERoN HANGED THIS
 MORNING AT WETHERsFIELp.
Killed Woman in New Haven Be- cause She Refused to Marry Him.

Weathersf1eld, Conn.,. Aug. 11-Po- seph Bergeron, who on June f. 1e1S shot and killed Mrs. Elizabeth R. Dowsett in New Haven, because she refused to marry him. was hanged in the state prison here early today
 The outward calmness that he had maintained ever since the murder did not desert him. even under the shadow of the gallows. He entered the exc cution chamber with a. firm step and 8 calm expression on his face at 12:06:17 o'clock. Twenty seconds lat CT, the deputies had strapped him, placed the moose about his neck and sprung the trap. At 12:16 the body was cut down, lowered into coffin and the murderer was officially de- clared dead. Prison authorities say that this was one of the swiftes- exc cutions on record in the state prison.
 Bergeron. although married and having family of five children, was infatuated with Mrs. Do~sett After she had pc, sistently refused to marry him, he walked into the house and shot her five times with a revolver She was holding her two years old child in her arms at the time.
 He pleaded guilty to homicide under the statute leaving with the court to determine the degree uf guilt. It is said that this was the first time this ancient Connecticut statute was in- voked. His counsel recently appealed to the supreme court for a new trial on the grounds that the crime was committed while under the Influence or liquor. but the appeal was denied.
 During his confinement in prison, Bergeron, it is understood, admitted the crime freely, but declared he was under the influence of liquor at the time His two brothers visited him yesterday in the deat hhouse and baie hi ma sorrowful farewell
 The body will be take nto New Bri- tain Tor burial. He was a former res ident of that city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
TO RELIEVE CONGESTION
 OF FOREIGN COMMERCE
Measures Being Taken by National
 Foreign Trades Council.

New York, Aug. 10.-The national. foreign trades council held a meeting here today to take measures for the relief of the congestion of foreign commerce due to the European war. James A Farrell, president of the United States Steel corporation and chairman of the council, opened the meeting with a statement of the se riousness of the situation and with a plea for practical action rather than discussion. MT. Farrell said that the first necessity was to start exports moving.
 It was agreed that the council which consists of 35 national repre- sentative manufacturers. bankers, merchants, railroad and steamship men, collectively standing for the gen. eral interest of all clements engaged in or affected by foreign trade, should work for a national unity of action in setting American export and import trade free from the paralysis of trans portation. The council decided to maintain daily touch with all it's mem bers in all parts of the United States and with the numerous commercial and industrial organizations which have telegraphed to it for informa- tion regarding shipping. Its object is to cooperate with every effective agency for the extension of American commerce
 Although the meeting was called at short notice, members came from ev- cry part of the United States.
 A committee was appointed to rec ommend action to the council This committee submitted resolutions, which were adopted. urging the prompt pas sage of the bill now pending in con gross which would probide immediate means to increase the American mer- chant marine and recommending that the government at once provide war risk insurance at reasonable rates on both the hulls and the cargoes of American vessels engaged in over-sea trade
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS
 W EUROPElN WkR

Diplomatic relations between France and Austria have been brok- en and the ambassadors have left the capitals. The French foreign office, in a statement, says that the initiative was taken by France be- cause Austrian troops were aiding the Germans.
 The French are advancing. in Alsace, but against what oposition Is not known.
 The Germans occupy the city of Liege, while the Belgian troops hold the forts. The Belgian officials view is that the situation is uuIte satisfactory. Strong forces guard all the approaches to Brussels.
 The Austrians before Servia are still bombarding Belgrade while part of the Servian army is taking the offensive in Bosnia.
 The North Sea Is again closed to fishing fleets, which is regarded as significant in view of the fact that there are large British and Ger man heets in that water.
 The German cruiser karisruhe, which arrived. at San Juan, Porto Rico, reported. an engagement Fri day night off the Bahamas with four British and French cruisers. The French government fefbids the publication ef the French casualties list, se that GefHiaHs may net know the movements of the French troops.
 All Germans and Austrians in Belgium must declare themselves within a4 hours or they will be ar rested as spies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
lRoosEvELTS ATTORNEYS
 SEEK CHANGE OF VENUE. Do Not Think He Can Get Fair Trial
 In Albany County.

Oyster Bay, N. r., Aug. 10.-Theo- dore Roosevelt announced tonight that his attorneys in the $50, 900 libel suit brought against him by William Barnes, republican state chairman. will ask to have the action brought to trial in some county other than Albany county. where MT. Barnes resides and where the venue of the action was laid by the plaintiff.
 Colonel Roosevelt said his attorneys did not believe an impartial trial could be Eeld in Albany county and that if MT. Barnes attorney would not con- sent to a change of venue the court would be asked to grant 1t
 The coloney reiterated that he de- sired the case to be heard at as early a date as possible and said he had fn- structed his attorneys not to serve c demurrer. He added that an extens1o0 of twenty days in which to prepare hfm action was obtained today in the su- preme court. It is probable that the case will come to trial in October.
 Mir. Barnes action was begun afosE Colonel Roosevelt a few weeks ago is- sued a statement in which, alluding to political conditions in this state, he at tackled MT. Barnes and the so-caI1ed bipartisan boss rule, mentioning by name also Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tsmmany Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11

Washington. Aug 1o-Woodrow Wilscn. president of the United States, was making the saddest journey of his life tonight In a special train bearing the body of Mrs Wilson to its final resting place beside the graves of her father and mother. he was on the way to Rome, Ga surrounded by his daughters and few members of his own and his wife's families.
 Last Ceremony Tomorrow.
 The last sim9Ic ceremony of the fu- neral will take place tomorrow after noon in ,the quiet. wooded cemetery of the Ge or2ian town. Then the president will turn again to the heavy burdens or office and the loneliness of che White House.
 While flags dropped at half mast throughout the capitol today and thousands of men and wemer gather ed in the wide avenue before the closed gates of the White Hocse ero'inds the first service was held over Mrs Will sons body in tie East Room. The flags. the crowds. the rEosing of the government derartments in the after nocn and the masses of flowers which overflcwed the East Room were the nations oniy way of expressing it's sympathy for its chief executive in his grief
 Service of SiroIest Character.
 In accordance with Mr.. Wilson's WISH. lDe StTNFe was NA Ine SlhDleSk character. There vas no music. only the reading of few verses from the Bible prayer by Roy. Sylvester Beach, of tho church which the Wilson family attended during their years in Princeton V l.. and a beaedietion pronounced by Rev. J. IF. Taylor. at whose chUFch the president. has wor- shipped since he came to Washington. Less than 200 were present. Resides the family there were few intimate friends. the members of the cabinet and their wives. thS committees from the senate and the house headed by the vice president and the speaker and the employees of the White House.
 No Honorary Fa'ibearers. The caSkct was barre r. m the White House by six members ef the city po- lice force who for mary years have guarded the home of the presidents. There were TO honorary pail bearers.
 Few saw the funeral party pass on it's way to the Union station where the train awaited it. The drive was made over little frcquentcd streets and only three closed automobiles. bear ing the president and dozen men,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11

London. Aug. II, y1.2o a. m.-No great battle has yet been fought on land or sea in the war of seven nations, un- less the German assaults upon the fortresses at Liege eventually assume the proportions of battle in history. Both combatants claim victory there, with Beigians still holding the forts and the Germans occupfing the city.
 The situation is unique. There is no confirmation of the Daily Mails re- port that thes French, have engaged the Germans and cut off their retreat, infiicting a loss of 5000 men,.
 The Beigians claim that they have taken 5000 prisoners on Belgian soil. but military men regard all the esti- mates cf the beliigerents as great ex- asgerations.
 Apart from Liege, the fighting of the first week, when resolved to the prop CT perspective eventually will doubt less be considered insigniicant.
 One of the most important develop ments in the eyes of experts is the genera Testimony that the German infantry formation is absolute and in effective against the weapon of today and means an enormous slaughter if persisted in
 France and Austria finally are of- fcally at war, the ambassadors hav- ing left the. respe Aive capitals. The French government broke off diplo- matic relations with Austria on the grounds that Austrian troops were re- irfereing the Germans.
 Austria appears to have abandoned the advance on Servia for a time and is apparently cooperating with Ger many In the supposed strategy of at tempting to crush France before Rus. sia can mobilize
 Financial conditions in London are returning to nornnal,' 2 Although there is a great disIocation in many trades, the prices of feodstuffs have risen only slightly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11

relatives or close friends of the family followed the hearse
 Passed Through Lane of Humanity.
 As the party drew up before the state entrance of the station 2 violent thunder shower began Within the station crowd had gathered that taxed the great structure 10 its limits Outside thousands more braved the orenching rain 10 stand in sf-eTt sym pathy. Passing through a lane walled by humanity the casset wss carried to the waiting train. On it rested a single wreath, .he last gift of the pres :dent and his daughters.
 Close behind walked the president with a secret service agent beside him. Then followed his companions. walking three abreast
 Members of Family Shared Sad viqiL
 At the train they halted as the casket was carried into the car and stood in silence afterward until the presidents three daughters and his soas-in-lzW arrived The members of the family then entered the private car in which the cas.6et had been placed. Tonight. as the train sped southward. they shared the sad vigil Other members of the party rode in special cars and baggage car carried part of the hum dreds of floral pieces.
 Among the flowers at the White House were many elaborate designs- Washington florists were called upon as never before. Orders came by cable and telegraph from avery part of the world. Scarcely a capital of the world or city of the United States was un- represented. A great blanket of or chids sent. by the Democratic clubs of Baltimore was carried by six men Only a small part of the flowers could be sent with the train and the re- mainder. will go to the hospita5s of the city. as Mrs. Wilson's last gift to fhe ! sick and suffering.
 Virginia Towns ToiIed Bells. Manassas. Va, Aug 10.-yirginia ! towns tolled their church bells and si- ! lent. sympathetic crowds gathered at many of the railroad stations tonight | as the special train bearing President Wilson and his deadsswffe passed southward. The president was sitting beside the casket as the train left Washington, and he stayed there until | late in the evening.
 The train Is due at Rome. Ga. | where Mrs. Wilson's body Is to be buried, tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 l o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
AUSTRIAN COMPLAINT OF
 INTERRUPTION OF MAIL.
All Foreign Mail Has Been Despatched,
 Says Postmaster General.

Washington. Aug. 10.-The Austrian government has called the attention of the United States to the inconvenience, To ss and trouble caused by interrup- ton of mail between the United States and Germany and Austria. giving warning that mail for Austria and Hungary given to English liners would be held in England. Secretary Bryan forwarded the Austrian ambassadors s suggestions to Postmaster General Burleson. who sent this reply:
 'I have taken every measure to see that mail originating in the United States for all countries be despatched by the steamship line which will most expeditiously deliver the mail at it's destination. There was no foreign mail originating in this country left on hand in New York yesterday after noon- It had all been despatched"
 The postmaster general explained that all mail for Austria Hungary ad dressed via Rotterdam had been or dered sent by Dutch liners, unless 1t could be more expeditiously handled by other routes. No German or Austria Hungary mail has been sent by British ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
SEEKING WHEREABOUTS
 OF MISSING AVIATOR. Prof. David Todd Was Last Heard from at Libau on July is.

New York, Aug. 1o.-The Aero club of America today requested Secretary of State Bryan to use his offices to learn the whereabouts of Prof. David Todd of Amherst college, who is some where in Russia on a scientific mission.
 Professor Todd. who is a member of the aeronautical map committee of the Aero club, went to Russia to photo graph an eclipse of the sun, intending to use an aeroplane in the work. He was last heard from at Ldbau on July 16
 The Aero club also renewed its re- quest to MT. Bryan that he try to ef- feet the release of Mir. and Mrs Ar cher NJ. Huntington of New York who were arrested recently at Nuremburg, Bavaria, as spies. Mir. Huntington, who Is also a member of the aeronautical map committee of the club, was col lecting aeronautlcal maps for the or ganization. and 1t is believed that the arrest of Mir. and Mrs. Huntington was due to his possession of these.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
PORT OF HALIFAX
 TEMPORARILY CLOSED No Ships in Port Will Be Allowed to

Halifax. N. S., Aug. 10.-The port of Halifax has been temporarily closed. Naval officials announced today that no slips now in port will be allowed to s:H until the order has been coun- termanded. Any British ships arriving off the harbor will be conveyed in after the regular examination. but once in port, they will not be allowed to leave. Customs house officials have been ordered not to clear any more vessels. One vessel was given her clearance papers this morning, but these were hastily recalled.
 Coastwise ships now in port will be affected by this order. Fishing ves- sels and others from ports along the eastern and western shores are not allowed to sail
 The Cunard line steamer Mauretania is among the ships in Halifax harbor. The Mauretania left Liverpool for New York on August 1 and put Into Hah- fax on Aug to escape capture by German cruisers. She had on board 1.609 passengers. many of whom have already reached New York by train.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
GERMANS OCCUPY LIECE;;
 BELCIANS STILL HOLD FORTS

Papland. anchored in the Solent, were taken off the vessel this afternoon by a government tug and transferred to Portsmouth. Fifty Beigians among the crew also left the steamer and are re- turning to Belgium.
 The Dutch steamer Alcor, of 3,006 tons, has been sunk and her crew landed at Helsingfors. She was bound from Rotterdam for Cranstadt, Rus sia. There is nothing to show wheth- CT she struck a mine or was hit by a she'll
 A French gunboat escorted into Falmouth at noon an Amsterdam liner which the warship had picked up at +.n entrance to the English channel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
REASONS FOR CLOSING
 OF CANADIAN PORTS
Authorities Believed to Be in Posses sion of Information Not Disclosed.

Ottawa. Ont. Aug. io--The reply of military authorities here to injuries for the reasons of the closing Of the ports of Montreal, Quebec and Hali- fax leaves 1t to be inferred that they are in possession of information that 1t is not considered wise to make pub lie. though they would not say so in so many words. A high official said thar from time to time certain in formation was received pointing to the necessity of certain precautionary measures and action must be taken without giving any special reasons. The ports, he said, were not actually closed, though vessels wAre forbidden to sail The order might not be main tained for longer than a few days.
 Owing to the rigid restrictions on news of all strategic moves 1t Is difh- cult to obtain expl nations of orders issued from military headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
MoNrENEeRiNs ADVANCE
 ON AUSTRIA FRoTIER
Russians Have Made Strenuous Efforts
 to Enter Austria,

Vienna, Aug. 10, via London.-Ffve thousand Mentenegrins last Saturday advanced against the Austrian frontier posts to the east of the fortified town of TrebinJe, Herzegovina. The Aus trian losses were one ofncer and twen- ty-one men while the Montenegrfns lost one hundred men killed.
 The Russians have made strenuous efforts to enter Austria, but have been repul@ed The Austrian frontier troops have carried out successfully several accommodating. expeditions.
 The Reichspost says that Servian supplies from the new Seryian terri toey arc being gradually cut off as the surrounding of the Seryians by the Austrians proceeds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
Gave Lusitsnia a Scare.

Newport, R. l.. Aug. 10.-A possible explanation of some of the reports that the Cunarder Lusitania which left New York for Liverpool August had been pursued by foreign warships off the American coast was given by mem bers of the crew of the United States destroyer Wake tonight. The Wake, with other vessels of the destroyer fotilla was engaged in manoeuvres off Montauk Point when the Wake sud denly came close to the bi gliner in the dark. According to members of the destroyers' crew the big liner inn mediately developed a wonderful burst of speed and vanished
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
TRAIN PLUNGED THROUGH
 A RAILROAD BRIDGE
Three Per lons kilIed-Man implicated
 is Plot Shot to Death.

Ottawa, Aug, 1o-Three persons were killed today when train plunged through a railway bridge near the Canadian military camp, Val Car tier. The bridge was damaged during the night and man who the author tiles suspect was implicated in the plot was shot to death as he was running away. A guard who saw the man hurrying off challenged him. When the man refused to halt the guard fired.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-11
HELD FOR ATTEMPTED
 TRAIN WREckING
Charles w. Ellis Bound Over to Su-
 perior Court on s Bond.

Fairfield, Conn, Aug. 1L-Charles W. Ellis. aged IS. was late today bound over to the superior court in bonds of s5.000 on a charge of attempted train wrecking. It was alleged that on Tues day last he placed an obstruction on the main tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. It is said he secured a pine pole and nailed 1t on the ties. and added metal plates. with the ostensible purpose of causing the engine to swerve from the tracks. An express train did act ually pass over the obstruction, but the pine was so light that 1t was crushed by the weight of the train.
 The police, 1t is said, are searching for an accomplice