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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Caroline w. LiIIey.

Torrington, Conn.,, Sept. Mrs.
Caroline w. Lilley, widow of John Lii
ley and mother of the late Governor
George L. Lilley, died here today at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles
S. Newcomb. She was II years old
and native of Millbury, Mass. The
funeral arrangements have not been
completed. Burial will be in Oxford,
Mass. One son, John A. Lilley. of
Waterbury, one daughter, Mrs New
comb and three grandchildren, survive.
DR.. John n. Sweet.
Newport, r. l., Sept. 1.-Dr. John
H. Sweet, the last of the original
bone setting Sweets, died at the home
Of his son, DR.. J. H. Sweet Jr., in this
city last night, following an operation
for intestinal troubles. He had a
natural rather than college acquired
talent for his work and was broadly
known throughout southeastern Mas
sachusetts and especially Fall River
and New Bedford, where he practiced
regularly. He was born in 1850, a
son of DR.. John Sweet Of Providence.
Mrs. Elmer Miller Stehbins.
East Mortified, Mass, September
Mrs. Elmer Miller Stebbins, wife
of George C. Stebbins, singing evan
gelist and author of gospel songs.
died suddenly Of acute indigestion at
a hotel here today. She was 68 years
of age. She and her husband had
made several tours of the world with
Dwight L. Moody, Ira D. Sankey and
other eVangelists. T.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
FOR DENOMINATION
OF PRESIDENT WILSON,
Friends Are Working, But President iis
Taking No Part in II.

Washington, Sept 1-Indications
were given here tonight that Presi-
dent Wilson's closest friends expect
him to be renominated for the presi-
dency in 1916 and are laying plans ac-
cordingly. The president himself, it
was said authoritatively, however, is
taking no part in such plans.
Qualification felt by the president
over the action of democrats in the
Tenth congressional district of Wiscon-
sin in endorsing his administration was
expressed in a letter from Secretary
Tumulty which became public here to-
night. A telegram to the president an
nouncing the endorsement stated that
It was voted unanimously" at mass
meeting called "for the purpose of ar
ranging for the campaign of 1916"
Word that Kentucky democrats, as
sembled in a state platform conven-
ton, had endorsed President Wilson
for denomination in 1916 also was well
come news at the White House, but no
formal comment was made.
Senator James, author of the reso-
luton adopted in Kentucky, is one of
the presidents political advisers.
Last September Secretary Tumulty
sent letter to a New Jersey demo-
cratic leader asking that no steps be
taken to endorse the president for an
other term and saying "the president
feels that it might seem as If he were
taking advantage of the extraordinary
situation now existing to get in per-
sonal advantage through such an ex-
preston of confidence.
AS far as the president himself is
concerned. he is understood to take
the same position at present but many
of his friends are declared to believe
that no further efforts should be made
TO stop political Endorsements which
may be offered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
GRAND JURY CALL WITNESSES
IN FRANK LYNcHING CASE
Instructed by the Judge to Investigate
"the Recent Lynehine."

Marietta, Ga, Sept. 1.-The Cobb
county grand jury drawn for the July
court term was charged today by
Judge H. ]. Patterson to Investigate
the recent lynching In this county
and at the close of the day several
witnesses had been examined for in
formation on the hanging of Leo NJ.
Frank Indications were that the
jurors could conclude the exannina-
ton of the 35 or more witnesses called
In time to report tomorrow.
Judge Patterson was emphatic on
three points in his charge: That the
crime should be thoroughly investi-
gated; that this was not a special
grand jury, as had been reported, and
that the jurors were not secret ser
vice men" compelled ito do detective
work to perform their duties"
He said Cobb county never had
needed special grand jury and in
timated that the FRANK lynching was
not the sole cause of reconvening the
jury that served during the July court
term.
Soon after the iuryrnen retired wit
nesses called in the Frank case went
before them, but the majority remain
ed only a few minutes. Tomorrow, it
Is expected, members Of the Georgia
prison commission will be examined.
The three members Of the commission
were at the state prison the night
Frank was taken away.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
Submarines Are
to Warn Liners
GERMANY ACCEPTS U. S. PRIN-
cIPLE OF MARINE WARFARE
TENSION is NOW OVER
Now Probable That Complete Un-
derstandins Will Be Reached Con-
eernins Freedom of the Seas.

Washington, Sept. STRAINED de-
lations between the United States ano
Germany over the submarine warfare
apparently passed into history today
after Count Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, informed Secretary
Lansing in writing that prior to the
sinking of the Arabic his government
had decided that it's submarines should
sinls no more liners without warn
ing.
Washington Officials Grateful.
p Oral assurances to this effect had
been given by the ambassador last
week, but it was not until Count
Bernstein, after a call at the state de-
partment today, returned to the en-
bassy and sent a letter to Mr.. Lans-
ing quoting instructions from Berlin
concerning an answer to be made to
the last American note on the sinking
of the Lusitania that officials frankly
admitted their qualification over the
changed position of the imperial gov
ernment.
Relaxation of Tension.
Secretary Lansing said in a formal
statement that the letter appears to
be a recognition of the fundamental
principles for which we have con-
tended" He Immediately sent tho
communication to the White House.
Everywhere in administration circles
there was a visible relaxation of the
tension which has existed ever since
the Lusitania tragedy.
DisavoWaI Now Expected About Ara
bic.
The next step, it is stated authori-
tatively, will be a formal communica-
ton from the German government,
disavowing the destruction of the
Arabic and rendering regret and repair
aticn for American lives lost in the dis
aster If the attack was made by a
German submarine. Even if the sub
marine which torpedoed the liner sub
sequently was sunk by a British man
of-war, as has been suggested from
both Berlin and London, the--Berlin
foreign office is expected to send it's
disayowal as soon as a reasonable time
has passed without a report from its
Commanded =, slesss,sess
Rtay Reach ConPiete understanding.
Once the situation growing out of
the Arabic incident has been disposed
of the response to the long unanswer-
ed american note on the Lusitania will
be dispatchedy and If Germany's ex-
plantations and proposals in this case
are accepted by the United States,
both officials and departments here
expect the way to be cleared for a
two governments on the subject of
freedom of the seas. In German cir
cles it is freely admitted that in Ber-
lin hope prevails that such an un-
derstanding would be followed by in
sistent action by the United States
commerce by Great Britain and her
allies which prevent Germany from
importing food supplies for her vicil
population.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
FOREST FIRES IN
PACIFIC NORTHWEST:
Some Are Beyond Control and New
Ones Are Reported.

Portland, Oregon. Sept. 1.-Forest
fires in the Pacific northwest forged
beyond bounds today and exhausted
the resistance of the complete IRE
fighting force available against them,
according to adyices received by the
Western Forest Railway and Conser-
walton association. The situation was
pronounced critical
Except in a few localities where
there have been light local showers,
the protective system is now toned to-
its limit and conditions are Extremely
dangerous" says the associations re-
port. "A few fires already are break
ing bounds, men cannot be spared to
fight new ones and the dense smoke.
renders detection OF new ones DIM
cult. The disastrous fires of Septern-
Der, 1902, followed Just such conditions
up to within "a hours. the Oregon
situation was well in hand Over 451-
fires had been extinguished with prac-
tically no loss of merchantable tim
Der. Yesterday, however. the bi8
fires near Mount Hood and in Union
county are said to have escaped con-
troll and many new ones were reports
ed.
THE Washington Forest Fire as1
sociation reports none Of its green
timber destroyed yet. Two hundred
dangerous fires already have been ex-
tinguished."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
FULLAM RELIEVED AS HEAD
OF NAVAL ACADEMY.
No Reasons Are Given in the Depart
ment's Announcement.

Washington, Sept. Rear Admiral
William Fullam was relieved today of
his assignment as superintendent of
the United States Naval Academy, to
be cucceeded by Captain e. w. Eberle,
now commandant of the Washington
navy yard and superintendent of the
naval gun factory. Admiral Fullham
will succeed Rear Admiral Charles F.
Pond in command of the Pacific re-
serve fleet at Puget sound the latter
being ordered to Portsmouth, N. H,
to be commandant of the navy yard
there.
While Acting Secretary Roosevelt
issued orders for the new assign
ments, he acted at the direction of
Secretary Daniels, who is on tour
of inspection of Atlantic coast naval
stations. No reasons were given in
the departments announcement of the
changes.
Rear Admiral Fullam was detailed
as superintendent of the academy, on
February z 1914. His action last
spring in recommending the dismissal
of seven midshipmen for irregularities
ton by a board of inquiry attended
by revelations concerning the wide
spread use of so-called dope at ex-
aminations. The board recommended
the dismissal of two of the midship-
men and the imposition of less severe
urged radical changes in the method
of conducting examinations. The report
was approved so fas as the discipline
ry measures were concerned, but the
examination changes will be worked
out through the new superintendent.
Admiral Fullam now is in command
of Ne academy practice squadron,
which has just passed through the
Panama canal on the homeward jour
ney from Sap Francisco. The order
for his relief at the academy becomes
effective September 20
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
LONDON BANKS HAVE = -
TAKEN MATTER IN HAND.
Belief Prevails That the Trouble VIII
Be Over Shortly.

dropped to S4.4s in the foreign ex-
change markets here today.
The sensational drop would have
created something akin to alarm in
the city but for the knowledge that
the banks have actively taken the ar
rangement of the matter in hand and
tho belief that the trouble will be over
very shortly.
Today's erratic movement in cable
transfers, which closed yesterday at
$4.55 and opened at 4.54 1-2, frightened
merchants into covering their near and
forward positions. This created a
great demand for dollars on short
market, forcing the rate down to $4.4S
At this rate large quantity of Amer
ican securities were marketed, thereby
helping a recovery to $4.53. But the
market was still very uncertain and
closed around $4.52 1-2
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
DURABILITY OF THE
HEAVY AUSTRIAN GUNS
One Thirty centimetre Mortar Has
Fired Its 1,2ooth Shot.

Berlin, Sept. (by wireless TO Say
vile, N. Y.)-The technical academy
at Karlsruhe has conferred upon Pro-
fessor Otto Rausenberger, who design
ed the famous AZ centimetre Krupp
gun, the degree of doctor of engineer
ing honoris causa.
Making this announcement, the
Overseas News Agency adds:
"A unique celebration has been held
by the artillerymen with a battery of
Austrian 80 centimetre mortars on
the Isonso line. One mortar fired it's
1,200th shot. This same mortar last
year helped tc reduce the Notifications
at Namur and Antwerp, Belgium This
demonstrates the durability of the
heavy Austrian guns
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
pope Receivers Ask for Discharge

Boston, Sept. 1.-Haying transferred
he Westield plant of the Pope Man.
featuring Company to H. Preston
:ourscn and allowed claims of $685.
90 against the company, two of the
ecaivers, George Pope and Charles
/. Parsons, today asked Judge Aldrich
or their discharge. They suggested
hat Charles A. Morse, the third re-
eiver, be retained for the purpose
( winding up the receivership. Judge
ldrich will take up the request on
eptember g.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
SHELL WORKERS AT
DUNKIRk ON STRIKE.
Over 800 Men Are lnvolved-Piekets
Are Placed.

Dunlirlz. N. Y, Sept 1.-The entire
force of machinists employed in the
shell department of the Brooks plant
here is on strike tonight, virtually ey-
cry workman having Joined the ranks
late today of those who walked out
earlier in the week. Over 500 men are
involved. Several hundred of the
strikers went to the plant today to act
as pickets and to urge the machinists
in other departments to quit work
The strike, however, up to tonight, is
confined solely to the department
where the shells were being turned out
for the allies. The strikers, it is un-
derstood. will take no definite action
toward a settlement until the arrival
of the union officials from New York.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
THAW HAS FILED
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Charges Evelyn with Misconduct and
Desertion.

{ Pittsburgh, Sept. Harry K. Thaw,
through his attorneys, Stone & Stone,
this afternoon filed a petition in COM
mon pleas court asking divorce from
his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, charg-
ing misconduct with John Francis of
New York.
The petition is very brief. covering
less than one typewriter page. In it
Thaw alleges that his wife was guilty
of misconduct with Francis at 81 West
31st street, New York. in December,
1909, and January, 1910, and at va
also declares his wife deserted him
in July, 1909. The petition contains
nothing to throw light on the identity
Of Francis other than to give his
name and in the copy filed at the court
house this is almost illegible.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02

London, Sept. i, 1906 .. m.-The
minor fortress of Lutsk, which with
those of Dubno and Rovno forms a
fortified triangle on Russian territory
captured by the Austrians today, &C
cording to the official report from
Vienna. 1t is in this direction that
the Austro- German offensive has been
the most aggressive during the past
few days, the object being to separate
the Russian army which has been re-
treating through the Pripet marshes
from that operating in Galicia and
which yesterday inflicted, SO the Rus
SLAMS claim, rather severe defeat on
the invaders.
The capture of Lutsk, however, is
likely to compel the Russians, despite
their victory, to evacuate that part OF
Galicia still held by them; otherwise
their flank there would be seriously
threatened.
Russians Make Stronger Showing.
Along the rest of the front, except
in the center, where the Austro-Ger-
mans continue to make a. slow ad-
vance. the Russians appear to be hold
ing their own. They have thus far
prevented the Germans from crossing
the Dyina at Frederichstadt, where a
battle has been in progress for sew
eral days: they have arrested the Ger
man offensive between that point and
the Gulf of Riga and are still holding
their ground between Koyno and VII
na. and before Grodno, although the
Germans have approached the outer
position Of Grodno fortress.
Winter May Stop Invasion of Russia.
In the opinion of military writer's
here, the Russians now stand a chance
of winning the race for time. Within
q few weeks, the autumn rains will
begin, and, it is pointed out, unless they
can succeed in gaining a decisive re-
suit before that time the AIstro-Ger-
mans can hardly hope to smash the
Russian armies before. under cover
IF the long winter. they are reformed
and re-equipped. At present the Aus
tro-Germans are straining every nerve
% win this decision, but they have
Teen greatly delayed by the intensity
Of the Russian counter-attackS and
the stubbornness with which the Rus
sian troops hold the positions protect
Ing their retreating comrades.
Losses Are Enormous.
The Russian losses, of course, have
been enormous. According to Rer-
lin, the Russians have lost !, 1,00M 000
IN prisoners since May 2, the date On
which the drive commenced in western
Galicia, while during August alone the
captures included over a quarter OF
a million men and 1900 cannon. The
Austro-German losses, too, have been
heavy in killed and wounded. while
the strain on the troops has been ter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
ZEN. cARRANZA is AIDING
GUATEMALAlN REvoLuTIoNIsTs
said to Have Furnished Them With
Two Thousand Rifles.

Ell Paso, Texas, Sept. 1.-Authorita-
i've reports received here toda yindi-
lated that Guatemala is about to be
lrawn into the Mexican revolutionary
rortex. These advices stated that in
,etaliation for the participation of
guatemala in the A. B. C. police con-
ersnee, Guatemalan reyolutionists
ave been permitted to organize, have
.een furnished two thousand rifles by
,arranza and are about to march on
guatemala City.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
UNDERWENT OPERATION
FOR CHRONIC APPENDICITIS
F. c. Tanner, Chairman of New York
Republican Committee.

New York, Sept. 1.-Frederick c.
Tanner, chairman of the New York
republican state committee, underwent
an operation for chronic appendicitis
at the Post Graduate hospital here late
today. DR.. John F. Erdmann, who per-
formed the operation, said Mr.. Tanner
would be up in few days.
Mr.. Tanner, who has been attending
the constitutional convention in AL
bany, was formed to absent himself
from the sessions yesterday, upon be-
ing advised by his physician that the
operation was imperative. He arrived
here late night accompanied by his
fiancee, Miss Jane Ogden of Albany,
and her mother
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
BRITISH SUCCESSES
IN WESTERN AFRICA
Details of Operations in kameruns,
German Colony.

London, Sept. 1. $40 p. m.-Recent
successes by British forces in opera
tions in the Kameruns. German col
ony in western Africa, where both
British and French troops are operat-
ing, are reported in an official state
ment issued today which reads as fol-
lows: s5-szss5z.ss = s----
THE town of Gaschaka In the KaIa-
eruns was occupied by us on August
16z, without opposition. On August
20 an enemy position near Gaschaka
was surprised and the enemy forced
to retreat. Our casualties were one
native killed and two wounded The
enemy is reported to have lost one
European and five men of the ranks
killed"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
CHARGED WITH PERFORMING
AN UNNEUTRAL SERVICE
J. 7. J. Archibald, an American News
paper Correspondent.

London. Sept. 1, 9 p. m.-According
to the Central News, James r. ]. Arch
bald, an American newspaper corre-
spondent, who was apprehended by the
British authorities when the steamer
Rotterdam, bound from New York for
Rotterdam, put into Falmouth a few
days ago. was carrying dispatches to
Berlin and Vienna from the German
and Austrian embassies at Washing
ton,
The Central News asserts that Mr..
Archibald was charged with perform
ing an unneatfal service. 'Herwas sub
sequently released, but the dispatches
were retained by the officials.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02

rifle. They still have, according to
Petrograd estimates. about two million
men on the eastern front. 100000 be-
ing in the Riga region, more than L.
100000 in the center and from 600, 900
to 100000 in Galicia-
France Preparing an Offensive.
For a week the French have been
pouring an avalanche of shells into the
German lines in the. west. 1t is not
believed that this ammunition would
be used simply for the purpose of
damaging the German trenches and,
therefore, an early general offensive
is looked for.
Except from Kamerun, where the
British and French report successes
over the Germans, there is no news
from other battle fronts.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
PROSPECTS OF SETTLEMENT
OF STRIKE AT BRISTOL
New Departure Co. Employees May Re-
turn to Work at Noon Today.

Of a speedy settlement of the labor
troubles at the New Departure Manu-
.acturing company, where 300 work
srs are on strike, seemed bright to-
night. The strikers, at meeting late
today, named a committee to wafr
upon General Manager De Witt Page
ances over the discharge of a work
nan will be aired. Both the strik-
.rs and the company intimated that
he difficulties would probably be set
led in time foV the men to go back
20 work at noon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
CALIFORNIA EGG LAW
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Labelling Restricts Unreasonably the
Rights of Individuals.

San Francisco, Calf, Sept. IA
law passed by the last California leg
islature, requiring the labelling of i'm
ported eggs, was declarmed unconsti-
tutional in the superior court here to-
day. 1t was enacted after a consid-
erable importation of Chinese eggs had
started. They were sold below cur
rent prices for domestic eggs
Today's decision says the labelling
law fnterferes unduly with interstate
and foreign commerce and restricts
unreasonably the right of individuals
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
British Journalist Sentenced.

Manchester, Eng, Sept /, 5.42 .. m.
Theodore Sington, a British journal
ist of German parentage, was SEN
fenced today to a term of six months
in Jail fer writing for American news
papers matter Calculated to prejudice
the relations of the British govern
ment with neutral countries When
arrested on Aug. 81, Mr.. Sington de-
MED that his articles were intended
for publication
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
AUSTRIANS CAPTURE !
FORTRESS OF LUTSK
Likely to Compel Russians to Eyacuate GaIicia to
Protect Their Flank
ELSEWHERE RUSSIANS ARE HOLDING THEIR OWN

German Offensive Movement Between Frederichstadt and
the Gulf of Riga Has Been rested-Muscovites Also
Standing Their Ground Between Kovno and Wilma
According to Berlin the Russians Have Lost 1000 900
in Prisoners Since May 2-For Week the French Have
Been Pouring Avalanche of Shells Into the German
Lines and an Early Offensive is Looked For
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
Meeting Of Forestry Experts.

Franconia, N. H., Sept 1.-Forestry
experts from all parts of the country
today began a three days conferences
under the joint auspicies of the So
ciety for the protection of Forests and
the New Hampshire State Forestry
Commission
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
No Writ for Attorney King.

Litchfeld, Conn, Sept. 1.-State's
Attorney Homer S. Cummings of Fair
field county. who is stopping here for
a time said tonight, in response to
questions. that he had issued no writ
for Attorney Clitus H. King of Fair
field, who is charged with certain
financial Irregularities by Town Clerk
Joseph I. Flint of Fairfield. Mr.. Cum
mings declined to further discuss the
subject.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
TALK OF A MAMMOTH BRITISH LOAN
Of Such Proportions That It Would be National
Rather Than New York Affair
TO BOLSTER UP THE FALTERING POUND STERLING

Foreign Exchange Rates Yesterday Moved Over the Lowest
Plane of Values Ever Reached in This Country-Whie
the English Pound was Selling in Wall Street at $3.50
the PostoAice was Paying the Standard Rate of $4S7
Senders of Money Orders Had to Pay That Price and
Recipients of Money Orders from England were Given
the Same Sum-Amercan Importers are Pre6tng
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-02
CabIed Paragraphs
To Commemorate Battle Of Marne.

To Commemorate Battle Of Marine.
Paris. Sept. 1. p. nl.-The muni-
cipal council is making arrangements
with the government for an official
commemorate of the battle of the
Marine, in which the German advance
through France in the early weeks of
the war was ended. The celebration
will be held on Sept IL.