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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

4 Spectacular air raid by 3+ British naval air craft has taken place in Belgium and the British admiralty re- ports that bombs dropped by the air men did damage to German gun posi- tions, railway stations and railway lines.
 As the zone of important military operations, the East has completely taken the place of France and Belgium. At various points almost from the Bal tic sea in the north to Bukowina in the south, severe engagements are in progress, while in the west only ar tiilery duels, with here and there a small sortle by infantry are taking place.
 In Poland the heaviest battles are in progress
 Between the Meme river and the lower Nistula five separate engage uents are being fought. Further south jG Poland artillery Guels are taking place and in the Carpathians the same sapsuinary fighting that has been go- ing on for days continues. While no claims of successes are made by either the Russians or the Germans in Po- land, beth Vienna and Petrograd as sert that their arms have gained ad- Nantages-
 The flags in Berlin again are flying in celebration of a victory over the Russians in East Prussia and under the eyes of the German emperor The extent of the defeat administered to the Muscovite forces by FielG Marshal Won Hindenburg had not yet becamoe known officially, but Germany is aWainting the news expectanuy and in the belief that the victory has been an important one, The belief is en- EeRdered by an unofficial report that eight army corps were rushed into East Prussia to strengthen the Ger mans in repeliing the invaders.
 Ambassador Gerard at Berlin has delivered to the German government the note of the United States govern Inent concerning Germany's proclaim ation of a sea war zone and her stat ed intentions regarding the treatment of merchant ships entering the prescribed waters.
 Italy has appropriated SS4, Q00,000 for military expenses up to July
 The BhiJSh steamer TOTqUay has been lowed into Scarborough, England. badly damaged, having either struck a mine or been tOrpedoed.
 Petrograd hears that Germany and Austria have declared the indepenI- ence of Poland and that a convention has been called for the choosing Of q king
 Five French aviators have dropped bombs on 8 German military aero Grolne near AIuelhaUsen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
BRITISH AERIAL WARFARE
 ON AN EXPANSIVE SCALE
Flew Over Belgium Through Banks oI
 Snow.

London Feb I2-Ariel warfare was Wagged today on the largest scale in it's history and under adverse circum- stances from the standpoint of the weather British airmen, buffetinE banks of snow in the air swept over cities of northern Belgium held by the Germans and dropped bombs on Os- tend, Bruges and other places.
 Tnirty-fOur aeroplanes and seaplan- es of the British navy took part in the operations and all of them later re- turned safely to their bast without casualties to their drivers, although two of the machines were damaged The raid was made in order to prevent the devepOlment of submarine bases and establishments which might fur ther endanger British warships and merchantmen.
 Although no submarines were seen the British admiralty statement indi- cates that the raid had satisfactory re- suits. for considerable damage Is said to have been done to German gun posi- uons, railway lines and railway sta tons The Ostend station is report ed to have been set on fire and that at Blanl1enbeTge to have been badly damaged. German mine sweeping yes sels at Zeebrugge also came in for a hail of bombs, but the damage done to them has not been stated.
 At various points the airnen were received by the Germans with firing from anti-aeriaI guns and rifles. None of the airTnen are reported by the ad- miralty to have been wounded in these attacks
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
II EAST PRUSSIA CENTER
 OF WAR ACTT
Where Germans Have Compelled Rus
 sians to Evacuate Positions.

London, Feb. F. S.10 ?. n.-Au eyes are now turned upon East Prussia, where the German army, under obser- yaIion if not the command of Elm pPror William. has taken the offensive and compelled the Russians to evaCu-
 .y-lJ-onS east of the MazuTian lakes and retire to their own terri tory.
 The Russians refer to this as a strategicas retirement, but the Ger man official communication intimates that the appearance in this district of a strong new German force was .. sur prise to the Russians and that the Germans captured 26,000 prisoners, 20 cannon and 30,000 guns, in addition to lot of war material. If the German statement is correct. the Russian re- verse apparently is most as serious as that which the Muscovite forces suffered in the same place early in t.1o war
 Before the German official communi- cation was received in London, mili- tary men were inclined to look upon the Russian retirement as q wise move, declaring that 1t would compel the Germans to light the battle on Russian territory and away from their sJratesiCal railways. The army which the Germans flung so suddenly into East Prussia is believed to have num- bered zoo coo men and to have been made up of soldiers who have been lighting on the Bzura and western fronts and of units of the new army which has just completed training in central Germany
 The Germans have resumed the of- fensive in Russian Poland or the right bank of the lower Vistula and have occupied the town of iSerpec, which lies a short distance to the northwest of Flock. Thus the chief battle-ground in the east has been transferred from the lines west and southwest of War saw to the north.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
POLITICAL RELATIONS OF
 CHINA AND JAPAN.
Conferences Which Have Been in
 Progress Terminated Yesterday.

Picking, Feb. 1.-The conferences which have been in progress between diplomatic representatives of China and Japan concerning the future po- iticaI relations of the countries were terminated yesterday by the Japanese am bassador Xxi Hiol1i, who informed the Chinese foreign minister, Lu Cheng-H -Hsiang. that Japan was not all togetfer satisfied with China's atti- tlfl1e. Today, however. the Chinese government instructed it's minister at ToIxio to consult with Baron Kato Jananese foreign minister. with 6, view to composing the differences if possi- bic.
 It is stated that the Chinese foreign minister recognized the right of Japan to make proposals concerning Man ct1uria, and Shantung, but was inclined 10 differ with Japan in regard to mat ters at issue which affect the other provinces
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
PLEADED GUILTY OF
 SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Giuseppe commisso Sentenced to Life Two Brothers Guilty of Man slaughter.

New Haven Feb. 12.-Guiseppe Com misso. who pleaded guilty of murder in the second degree in the shooting of James Otobre in New Haven some months ago. was today sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Curtis in the superior court. His brothers, Mic ola and Luigui. who were also in volved, entered pleas of guilty of man. slaughter and were given sentenced of from one to three years and from one to one and one-half years. respective ly.
 Otobre was shot in the presence of many churehgoers, after 8 quarrel over a woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Income Tax Applied to Mining Com
 Danies,

Boston, Feb 12.-The federal su- preme court will be called upon to de- ternine the constitutionality of the in- come tax as applied to mining com panies. The district court in dismiss ing today a bill in equity of John F. Stanton of New York which sought to restrain the officers of the Baltic Min ing Company from paying an income tax on the ground that it was uncon- stitutional, allowed an appeal. The only question involved, the court held, was Q constitutional one.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
FANNY CROSBY. sIcHTLEss
 HYMN WRITER, DEAD
Although 95, She Continued Writing
 Hymns Almost 10 the End.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 12.-Fanny Crosby. the blind hymn writer, died today at her home. in her ninety fifth year.
 Her death was not unexpected, as her health had been failing for some time. At her bedside were her niece, bers of the family with whom she had made her home for years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
 Although her health had become more feebl, especially within the last few months, Miss Crosby did not stop her work but continued writing hymns almost to the end
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Rubonic PIaaue in Havana,

Havana, Feb. 12.-Two cases of the bubonic plague have been discovered here. Three days ago there was one death from this disease All of the cases are believed to have originated at the wharves used by European steamers. The sanitary authorities are taking the utmost precautions to pre- vent the spread of the plague.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
New Steamer Disabled by Mine.

Scarborough, England. Feb. F. via London, Feb. B, F. 36 a. m-The new cargo steamer Torquay Of Dartmouth was lowed into Scarborough harbor tonight in e sinking condition, after either striking mine or having been torpedoed, eight miles east of this port. The damage sustained by the steamer was anlidships. one boiler having been penetrated. One man was killed and two were injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
MADE SPURIOUS COINS
 WHILE IN CELL.
Released Prisoner Had Money Belt With Counterfeit Quarters and Nie- els,

Boston, Feb. 12.-Edgar Houldcroft who was released from Ipswich jail after serving a sentence for drunken ness, was arraigned before a federal passing counterfeit coins and admitted having made them in his cell. Hould- croft carried a money belt in which were a large number of quarters and molds which he utilized in his cell at moIds which heutilized in his cell at times when he was supposed to be making ornaments, according to off ciala.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Defauiting Bank President Surrender

Greenevi1le, Ky. Feb. 12.-E. F. Gregory. president of the Central De- pos1t City Bank of Central City, Ky, surrendered to the authorities today m 3. warrant charging him with making false reports of the banks condition to the state banking commissioner, He refused to given bond and was placed in jail. The bank was closed Saturday. Its capital was S40,00O. No statement of assets and liabilities has been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
PRESIDENT APPROVES
 NEW DRAFT OF BILL
Passing Control Of Ships to Navy De. Partn1ent at the Conclusion of ths War,

President Wilson definitely approved of the plan to have ships acquired under the bill pass to the control of the secretary of the navy two years after the conclusion of the European war at conference tonight with Chairman Padgett of the house naval affairs committee and Representative Webb. The entire situation was care fully canVassed and the proposal map ped out at the capital earlier in the day received the sanction of the pres ident It was said after the confer ence that AIr. Wilson was still hope full that an extra session might be avoided
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Warning Sent
 to Carranza
TO RESPECT RIGHTS OF FOREIGN
 DIPLOMATS
NO THREAT IS MADE
But Implication That Serious Com plications Might Arise # Foreign eovernments Withdrevy These Rep resen+atives.
resentatives.

Washington. Feb. I2.-Representa- tions have been sent by the United States government to General Car ranza. pointing out that serious com phcations may follow interference with the rights og the diplomatic corps in Mexico City in discharging their of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
LeaisIatore Aafcurn for Rnrinn m..eb

Charlestcn " Va. Feb. I2.-The West Virginia state senate and the house of delegates adjourned this aft ernoo7 ia orGar that members might witness 5cyirE match The Iggzsia- ture is considering the Otto pill which provides Sse..sG..IssT for prize lights. SzoF8T'zis5T EEs4t3,-its Fas invited to attend bug 02ts ne& ass1saz
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
34BRITISH AIRCRAFT 1 [NSPECTACULARRAID.
British Admiralty Reports Bombs Did Damage to
 German Gun Positions in Belgium
BERLIN CELEBRATES VICTORY OVER RUSSIANS

Germany Awaiting Details Expectanty, in the Belief That the Victory an Important One-Between the Meme River and the Lower Vstua Five Separate Engagements are in Progress-Both Vienna and Petrograd Assert Their Have Gained Advantages in the Carpathans Nothing Noteworthy is Reported from Belgium and France
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
34 AIRsHIPs RAID
 BELGIAN COAST TOWNS.
Commander Grahanae- White Fell Into
 the Sea, But Was Rescued.

London, Feb. F, 7,45 D. m.-The of fIcial information bureau today issued the following statement:
 ''ThirtyfOur naval aeroplanes raided BIuges, Zeebrugge Ostend and Blank enberghe Gall in Beigium). Claude Grahane- White fell He was rescued 5
 4 description of the raid was given out by the official information bureau as follows:
 The secretary of the admiralty makes the following announcement:
 During the last 24 hours combined aeroplanes and seaplane operations have been carried out by the naval wing in the Bruges, Zeebrugge. Blank enberghe and Ostend districts, with view to preventing the deyeIopE0ent of submarine bases and estimates. Thirty four naval acroplanes and seaplanes took part.
 Great Damage at ostend.
 Great damage is reported to have been done to the OSteud railway sta- tton. which, according to present in formation, has probably been burned to the ground. The railway station at Blankenburge was damaged and the railway lines were torn up in many places.
 Bombs were dropped on gun posi- tions at MiddIekerke and also on the power station and the German mine sweeping vessels at Zeebrugge, but the damage done is unknown.
 Encountered Banks or Snow.
 During the attack the machines en- couptGred heavy banks of snow. No submarines were seen.
 Flight ComIGander Grahanae White fell into the sea off Newport and was rescued by a French vessel. AL though exposed to 9 heavy gunhre from rifles aircraft guns. machine guns, etc, all of the pilots are safe Two machines were damaged.
 ~Fhe seaplanes and aeroplanes were under the command of Wing Com Tnanier Samson, assisted by Wing Commander Longmore and Squadron Commanders Porte, Courtney and RathoTne-"
 Claude Grahame- White is one of the best known aviators, on account of his daring exploits and his success as a raider. He has made several trips to the United States, on one of which In the fall of 1910, he earned $75.O0O In prizes. He has been in several ac- cidents but was never injured serious Iy. Last September he was appointed temporary flight commander in the British navy. His wife was Miss Dor othy Taylor of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
se.ooo.o .oco for Alaskan RaiIway.

Washington, Feb. 12.-After a long discussion, the house today voted to retain in the silndry civil bill an ap- prprlation Of $2.0G0 600 for use of the Alaska engineering commission on the government railway project. Virtual Y all s1,060.o0o appropriated last year for tilis purpose has already been spent iE surveys and other work preliminary to actual construction
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Typhus Fever in Austria.

Venice. Feb. 12 via London. Feb. 13, 12-46 a. m.-An official Austrian report received here shows that thera were 423 cases of typhus fever in Aus tria during the first week If Febrtr- ary. It is reported that smallpox Is spreading in Vienna and that despite the efforts of the authorities. less than one-fifth of the population is vac cinated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
The Bulletins Circulation Norwich is Double That ny Other
CabIed Paragraphs
Admiral JeIlicoe Honored.

London, Feb. 12., 12;15 p. m.-King George today conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath on Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, commander of the British home fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Tidal
 Wave and Quake
%EVkSTATE AN ISLAND OF THE
 SAMOAN GROUP
VILLAGES DISAPPEARED
iron Roofs Torn of and Blown Three MiIes-Afi Shipping Either Was Des- troyea or Badly Damaged-SoiI Torn Up and Collins Exposed.

Tutuila, American Samoa, Feb. F, by Wireless.--Not only a hurricane, but with it an earthquake and a tidal wave swept No Mans Island of the Samoan group, as reported here two days ago. Fuller details received. to- day show that three persons were kill
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Prince Albert Has 9eioined Shin.

Londcn. Feb. F. 159 a. m-Prince Albert, son of King George, who was operated on for appendicitis last Sep- ternber. has been passed hy the med ical board and rejoined his ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
prorpea asad While Making susaen

Anderson, Ind, IFec 12.--hntzTew Path dropped dead 4Yhf2e eleli9ecinsg an address on Abraham Idnccla To school children here today. gath was a veteran of the Civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Italy Votes ss4,ooo, GOO for Military Ex.
 nensss

Rome, Feb. F, 1915 p. n.-The Italian government today appropriated 7o,000,000 francs C$34,O00, ,O00) for fur ther military expenses up to July, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
All at Sea on
 Shipping Bill
PRESIDENT TURNS DOWN HOUSE
 COMPROMISE MEASURE.
A COUNTER PROPOSAL

Is Being Framed Which Would Allow the Government, After Two Years. to Turn Ships Over to the Navy to Be
 Leased or Operated at Its Discretion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The Tribuna of Rome, commenting on the American note to Germany says it represents the point of view of all neutral powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Having been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. the Union Stock Yards in Cincinnati were reopened.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Collector of Customs Ryan has inn posed fines aggregating $4,030 on yes sel owners for violations of the motor boat and navigation laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Five arrestes were made on indict- ments charging the murder of William Black. the anti-CathoIic 'ecturer kill ed at Marshall, Texas last week dur ing a conference with a local commit tee whcih asked him te stop speaking here.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

After 1o-day cruise in the Chesa- peake Bay and tributaries, the United States cutter Apache returned to take on fuel and supplies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Operations in the iron mines of New foundland which were practically sus- pended at the outbreak Of the war, have been partly resumed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Grace Crapone, ii, of Waterbury, is in a critical condition from burns re- ceived when her clothing caught fire from 8 stove.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The Spanish general, FTermin Cau- denes, who signed the equalization of Manila, to the American forces in 1S9S died in Madrid.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

'We hate to kill him, but we will" was the concluding sentence of a mo- tice found posted threatening death for County Judge II. H. Denhardt, the destruction of Bowling Green, Ky. by fire and its public utilities by explos- ives.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

President Wilson today nominated John F. A. Merrill. of Portland, Maine to be United States attorney for Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The steamer Colon, which was driv- en on the bar at the entrance to Topo- Iobampo harbor, Mexico. has been fioated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Gov. ". c. Mcdonald issued a proc lamation re-estabtishing the quaran- tine on cattle shipped into New Mex ico.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Governor Williams signed the oil conservation measure, passed by the Oklahoma legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

With a cargo of 5000 bales of cotton, destined for Bremen, Germany, the Baltimore steamer Henry Williams sailed from Charleston, $. c
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The hat factory of Bates Hyatt X Miller at Bethel was destroyed by fire. Loss S3O. 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
ecticut in Proportion to the Citys PopuIatic
Condensed TeIegrams

Mrs. Serena Smith of Branford eel ebrated her tooth birthday yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Five arrests were made on indict- Davis of Portland drove at the time he was murdered at South Paris, Me. last September and for which Oxford Coun- ty officials have serached the state, has been found at Mechanic Falls
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The schooner Frank F. Swain, which was discovered bottom up. D miles off Cape Henry, last week, was picked up by the coast guard cutter Itasca.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Laden with it's maiden cargo, the new barge Georgia, owned by the ?. Dough erty Company, left Norfolk in tow of the tug Aibatross, bound for Provi- dnece, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

John S. Goodwin, a church choir boy, was fatally stabbed by an un- known assailant on Park street, Bos- ton, just after attending a rehearsal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

The communication of the United States government regarding Ger many's naval war zone. was received at the American embassy at Berlin yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

One man was drowned and another is missing as the result of a mysteri- ous harbOr accident which happened last night off the Union wharf at Fair haven. Mass. The dead man is Mi chael Burns of Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Samuel r. Pickarci, biographer and literary executor Of John GreenIeaf Whittier the poet, died at the Whit tier homestead at Amesbury, Mass. aged S7 years.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
HARVARD,
AND YALE IN FORE
Hold Major Portion Of InterCoI-
Iegiate Athletic Titles During
Year.

With the decision OF the soccer tour
nament in favor OF Haverford. the last
intercollegiate championship for 1915 has
been decided. Cornell, Yale. and IIar-
ward share the ma joT honors.
Cornell holds the titles In football
track, and field athletics, and wrestling
and shares with Yale the supremacy in
rowing. There will be many who will
disagree with this division OF honors in
rowing on account OF Yale having
beaten Cornell in a short early season
could have taken the measure of the
Ithacan crew as 1t rowed those four
miles on the Hudson in front OF the
Leland stanford eight in June.
To Harvard 90 the baseball and ten
mis- championships, with participation in
the lacrosse and hockey title with
Dartmouth. Yale holds the basketball,
golf, and gymnastics championships out
right, with part ownership of the swim
ming and rowing titles. Columbia and
Pennsylvania also have share in the
swimming title. in which a triple tie
was left undecided. Princeton won the
water polo honors.
One of the real surprises Of the year
was the Sise OF the University of Maine
in cross-country running. The Maine
barriers had been doing we'll in their
sectional division, but few conceded
them a chance in the big run at Bos-
ton last month. They presented q. fine-
ly balanced team, and wrested the hon
ors from Cornell.
Another small college to score was
Haverford. in the soccer tourney. Jchns
Hopkins won the lacrosse title IN the
Southern division, while Harvard won
in the Northern League. They did NOT
meet for the national title.
The Washington times., 1915-12-19
Habana Entries.

First race-Selling: all ages; Turse,
500; FIVE furlongs. Queen Apple, .:
Devonshire Dolly, @: Skiles Knob, lC6;
Encore. 10e; Sonny Eoy. Ill.
Second race-selling: three-year-olds
and upward; purse, 800; five and a
half furionEs. MaXim's Choice, 1oG'
Chance, l09; Archery, Ill; Ford Nal,
Ill; Blue Mouse. i'll.
Third race-Selling: three-year-olds
and upward; purse. $500: ftve and a
half furlongs. Kaz9n. 20; Kopje, y;
Margaret Metz, IN: Frontier. 1ol;
Luther. lo4; Laura. iO6; Quick, 1ds.
Fourth race = Selling: three-year-
olds and upward; purse. $40; ave and
a half furlongs. st. LRzerian. 113: StGl-
lata. t07; Page White. los: Southern
Gold, los: Car Michael, lOs; Yellow
Eyes. los; Kayderoseros. rs; Moncrief,
1l3; Sordello. ll3.
Fifth racee-SelIing: four-year-olds
and upward; purse. sEOo; seven fur
longs Flying Feet. 80. Scorpii, 100,
Brave Cunarder. 1O6; Stonehenge. 10,
Nouredin. 11S
Sixth race-SellinS: three-year-olds
and upward; purse. 500; one mile and
fifty yards. Change, 90; Tamerlane,
90; RavenaI. lCO; CONFEDERATION. 1r7;
100; Napier. l07; CONFEDERATION. 107;
Wander. lOs; sepulveda.. i'll; Patton,
weather clear; truck fast.