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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
DENIES THAT HE coNNTVEr
 TO BREAK NEUTRALITY
ALL WAS DONE OPENLY
Declares Hundreds of Persons Wen About When Or. DumbGs Letter Was Given to Him, and That Hd Had Absolutely No Knowledge o It's contents-MereIy Accommodates Austrian Ambassador.

New York. Sept. 20.-James F.. J. Archibald, the American correspondent who carried a message from Dr. Con- stanttn q. Dumba, Austro-Hungariar to Baron Won Burian. Austrian foreign minister. which led to a request from the United States for the ambassadors recall. Issued a statement here tonight in which he denied that he had con nived in any way to break the neutral an official despatch bearer.
 The request for pr. Dumba's recall was made after the ambassadors letter was seized by British authorities wher Archibald was intercepted at Falmouth
 Consulted Lawyer.
 On his return here today aboard the steamship Rotterdam, Archibald de- clined to discuss the affair until he had consulted his lawyer and had acQuaint- ed himself. as he explained, with what had been said in this country" Having conferred with his attorney. Archibald issued a formal statement.
 Letters Given Openly.
 'Dr. Dumba's letter" said Archibald, was given to me most openly at the steamers gangplank just before sail ing. Hundreds of persons were about and there was not the slightest sug- gestion of secrecy. Of Its contents had absolutely no knowledge. I sup posed of course. that it simply referred to my work feel that the very open manner in which the letter was given me shows that Dr. Dumba had no in tention of using me or my passport as a shield for the transmission of any improper letters
 Did Not Violate Passport. T did not consciously break either ! the spirit or the letter of my passport or of any law. but merely did what | every traveller crossing the ocean does Il by carrying notes or small packages as an accommodation to friends, just as did when returned from Germany Last year. when I carried several letter. and -ofnciai despatches to our. statl department for Ambassador Gerard and packages for Mrs. Gerard and others Of course, in doing this foI Ambassador and Mrs: Gerard I simply did tt as a matter of friendship. pre- lease"
 Letters of Recommendation.
 Archibald stated that before leaving 1 work with armies engaged in the war he sought letters of introduction and recommendation These letters, mosi of which were in German, he said were delivered to him at his hotel ir | New York.
 Feeling that there might be a strons anti-American sentiment in Germany. Archibald declared. "and not knowing to what extent that might inconveu. fence those travelling with me, asked Prince Hatzfeldt to prepare me or open letter stating that I was friendly to their cause."\
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
GEORGE M. CURTIS LEFT
 $3,o0o TO HIS CHAUFFEUR.
Will of Late, Treasurer of International
 Silver Company.

Meriden. Conu. Sept. 20.-The will of George Munson Curtis. late treasurer of the International Silver company. was filed in probate court today.
 The will. which was drawn June ', 1913, is very brief, MT. Curtis making three bequests in disposing of his es- tate, approximating one-half million dollars.
 To Julius Meister, a chauffeur who has been in his employ for the past 20 years. he leaves $3,O00.
 , To his only daughter, Agnes M Cur tls. he bequeaths outright one-half of his estate. while to his widow, Sophie M. Curtis. he gives the life use and income of the other half. At Mrs. Cur tls death her share will go to his daughter, according to the terms of the will
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
GEN. RLANco IS HELD
 PRISONER BY o6REGoN
Former President Gutierrez of Mexico
 Has "Surrendered."

San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 20.-Gen- era1 Lucio Blanco has been captured and Is now held a prisoner in jail by General Obregon, according to an offi : cial Carranza despatch from Vera Cruz. received here today.
 The same despatch declared Eulaiio Gutierrez. once provisional president of Mexico by action of the Aguasca- lientes convention. had surrendered to General Obregon at Saltillo.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
CERTAIN HEsPERIAN WAS
 NOT SUNK BY SUBMARINE
German Admiralty Convinced It Col Iided With a Floating, Non-Ger- man Mina.

Berlin Via London, Sept. 20. s:4s p. m--The German admiralty is now absolutely certain that the Allan Line steamer Hesperian was not destroyed by a German submarine. Under the underwater boats which were out at the time of the disaster have now returned to their bases the Associated Press is authoritatively informed. and it is stated that none of them tor pedoed the steamer.
 On the contrary it is said that the admiralty is convinced the disaster was due to a floating, non-German mine As confirmation of the admir- alty belief it is pointed out that a mine painted green and white and which its is declared was not a Ger man mine. was driven ashore a few days ago on the coast of Ireland fin the vicinity where the Hesperian was blown up.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
AN OLD PHILADELPHIA
 HOTEL SOLD BY SHERIFF
The Continental, Famous Hostelry
 During Civil War Days.

Philadelphia, Sept 20.-The Con- tinental hotel one of the oldest and among the most famous hotels of the country in Civil var days. was sold by the sheriff today to an attorney representing undisclosed interests. The purchase price was s1,121.5eo. Many noted guests, including Presi- dent Grant and the Prince of Wales, made the Continental their headquar- ters while visiting Philadelphia ta years gone by
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
STRIKING LoNGsHoREMEN
 TO RETURN TO WORK
Have Come to an Agreement with the
 United Fruit Co. x

New York, Sept. 20-The 700 strik- Ing longshoremen who have been tyiEg up tile fl eight of the United Fruit company, came 10 an agreement with the officials of the copcern today and will return to work tomorrow. The men were granted an increase n wages, a readjustment of working time and payment of wages weekly instead of daily, as heretofore.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Baron won Bissing, a British subject, and half brother to the German mili- .ary governor of Belgium. was ordered interned by the British government.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
oulet on Mexiean Rorder.

Brownsville. Texas, Sept 3o.-The third successive day without Mexican troubles on the part of the border passed today. bringing hope here that these disorders are on the wane. The body of an American found killed near KingsvIlle today was Identified as that of Burt Lyle. farm hand Lyle disap- peared two weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
siddeford Votes for Old charter.

Biddeford, Maine. Sspt 20-This city today defeated a charter amend ment which could have abolished the common council and substituted a single board of ten aldermen, chosen three at large and one from each of the seven wards. Every ward voted decisively against the proposed new form of government.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
USED CARGO OF OIL
 TO CALM TERRIFIC SEAS.
It's Use Prevented Loss of the Ameri-
 can Bark Windrush.

New York, Sept. 2O.-The American bark Windrush, from Beunos Aires for New York, used part of her cargo of linseed to calm the terrific seas en- countered in latitude 31.41 north. lon gitude 65.55 west during a hurricane.
 Captain Roberts. on the arrival of his ship in port today. reported that the use of the linseed alone prevented the loss of the Windrush, which was in peril from the storm for five days. As it was. the ship came through the hurricane with hardly a scratch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
MASONIC CHARITABLE
 FOUNDATION PROPOSED
To be Considered by Supreme coun-
 ell in Session at Boston,

Boston. Sept. 20.-Definite action on the establishment of a great Masonic charitable foundation in the United States is expected to be taken at the 103d annual session of the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite. which will be held here this week The plan, of the foundation contemplates the adminis- tration. without change of theh es- tates of all widows and orphans of Masons who apply for Its aid Committee work preparatory to the opening of the council on Tuesiay was expected to occupy most of to- day
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
AIMING TO CUT OFF
 RUSSIAN RETREAT
An Important Battle is Now in Progress East
 and South of Wilma
GERMANS ATTACKING THE RETREATING ARMY

Peograd Expresses Confidence in the Ability of the Russians Extricate Themselves From the Net Thrown Around Them-Germany Has Sent Men and Guns Oppose the Serbians-Brsh Fleet Making Matters Lively for Teutons the Belgian Coast-Another Winter in the Trenches Seems Assured in Belgium and FranceI as There Are No Signs of General Offensive
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

About Ss5o,ooo was expended for re- llef work in the Eastland disaster at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
Ford to calI on panieIa.

Washington, Sept 20-HenrE Ford of Detroit will see Secretary Daniels at the navy department next Wednes- day. If is understood that he wants to talk about plan he has evolve TT small submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
MERIDEN SILVER WORKERS
 MAKE HEAVY DEMANDS
Eight Hour Day, 25 Per Cent. Wage Increase and Recognition of Union.

Meriden. Conn, Sept. 20.-The sil- yer workers of this city will demand an eight hour day, a 25 per cent. in- crease in wages in all the departments recognition of the newly organized 2,000 and time and a half for over time. Committees to present these demands to tho officials of the Inter national Silver company and the Man meeting tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
CabIed Paragraphs
To Name Submarine Romazapti.

{ Paris. Sept. 20. 4.45 p. m.-Victor Angagneur, French minister of marine,
 will name the newest model of French submarine Romazzoti, after the naval constructor Romazzoti, who died on
 Saturday last. He carried on and de-
 veloped the work begun by Gustave Zedc. inventor of the first French sub marine Dymnaote, who died in 1899.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Arrangements are nearly completed for the business mems military train- ing camp to be held at Fort Hamil- ton. N. r., in October.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

While attempting to board a Stan dard oil tank steamer from a small boat during a storm. James H. Van Pet. one of the oldest Sandy Hook pilots. was drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
ApsIy Said.

You can't have omelets without breaking eggs. and you can't have real defense without breaking a few fool delusions- @Chicago Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

and soldiers dressed as civilians have passed through Rumania, bound for Turkey. As a result of this, only non combatants who can be identified are allowed to travel through Rumania-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
Told President of conditions in Europe

Washington, Sept. 2o.-Professod Benjamin s. I3attin of Swarthmore college, who recently returned from Europe, saw President Wilson today and told him of conditions as he learn ed them from interviews with officials in various countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

,- Alexander Moissi, a popular actor of Berlin, who joined the German army as an aviation lieutenant, has been captured by the French.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Lieut.. Walter R. TaIiafsrro, a mIli- tary aviator. remained in the air nine hours and weight minutes at San Diego. making a new American sus- tained flight record.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Forces of General Villa have evs uated Torreon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

British military authorities in Lon don have decided to forbid treating" in clubs, restaurants. or saloons Any person paying for another's drink is liable to punishment
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

pr. Joseph A. Blake, a well known New York physician. resigned his po- sition as head of the American Ambu lance in Paris to become surgeon in chief of the new English hospital at Frisorangis, in France
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Sir Oliver Lodge of London, was notified of the death of his son, Ray mond, aged 26.. who was killed in the fighting at the Dardanelles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Dr. Susan Picotte, one of the fam ous Indian women of America, and one of the best known physicians in Ne braska, died at her home at walthill, Nah
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

The Navy collier Jupiter picked up several pieces of wreckage believed to be from the missing United Fruit steamer MarowJine. off the southern coast of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
 MARKED FOR ELEVATION
Pope to Appoint Only Those Belong
 ing to Neutral Countries.

Rome, via Paris, Sept. 20.-Because of jealousies that inevitably would be aroused by selecting new cardinals among the belligerent nations, and also on account of the difficulties that foreign cardinals would encounter in coming to Rome, the pope has in- tended not to hold another consistory until the war is over. But owing to vacancies in the sacred college-the last new cardinals haveing been creat- ed May 19,, 19i4-the idea Of a con- sfstory is again rumored in Vatican circles.
 It was suggested that the pope will not create cardinals belonging to the be1igerent countries but appoint only tries.
 Tn this case, it is said, Arch bishop Ireland of St. Paul may be included.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Anthony comstoek. ilI Of fever at his home at Summit. N. T. is slightly better.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Speaking before the Norfolk Cham Der of Agriculture at Norwich, Eng land. Lord Selbourne, president of the British Board of Agriculture, urged farmers to hire women as hands, and pay them fair wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Ed. Wheeler, an aeronaut, was kill ed when he fell 300 feet while mak- ing parachute descent at JonesvilIe, Va
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

1t was announced yesterday that Professor P. Van Den Ven. formerly of the University of Louvain. Belgium. had accepted an invitation to become the Spencer Trask lecturer at Prince ton university for the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

A ten per cent. increase in the wages of machinists and toolmakers was an- nounced by the Acme Wire Go. of New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

While digging trenches in the forest of Champeroux. French soldiers dis covered a hoard of old French coins of the early 17th century.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

london's police commissioner has advised residents of Londcn to re- main indoors in case of another Zep- pelin raid. and to keep on hand sup piles of water and sand to fight in- cendiary fires
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
Tha bIaek bad eontainina lerYel.

valued at s5.0oo. belonging to Mrs. H. c. Van Gieson of Omaha, Neb-. which were thought to have been taken from the railroad station at Stamford. were found in a road where they had been dropped from the auto in which Mrs. Van Gieson had ridden
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Secretary TumuIty denied that Pres dent Wilson and Secretary of War Garrison are in disagreement on the subject of national defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

wife was Miss Anna L. Gardiner. a Boston society girl. died of wounds re- ceived at the Dardanelles- Mrs. Drap- CT is aiding in relief work for the wounded, in London.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Italy and France will ask Belgium and England to join in a trade war on Germany after peace is declared.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21
Another British Steamer Sunk.

London, Sept 20, p. m.-Announce- ment was made tonight that the Brit ish steamer Borden had been sunk. The crew was landed.
 The HoTden was a vessel of j, ASA tons. She was ocilt in 1906 and was owned by the Burnett s. s. company of Newcastle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

New Haven.-Fully 1900 persons in- spected the new quarters of the Peo- 6sv 9,v ', ala al ana Truss rOnS aIur5 by the City bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Beginning Oct. i, employees of the Standard oil Go, of Ohio will work eight hours instead of nine a day. Their pay will not be reduced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

All Germans up to the age of 35 who are living in Denmark were called to the German colors. Naturalization was refused to man yof them by the aDnish government on the grounds of neutrality.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Carrying 627 passengers, the Amer ican Line steamer St. Louis. sailed from New York for Liverpool
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Residents of France turn in about eO.00O,0Oo francs in gold weekly in exchange for paper money.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

German military authorities at Der lin extended the increase in bread rations which was granted some time ago to the laboring classes to other portions of the civilian population.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

kino Hito, a Japanese aviator re- civing instruction in flying a mono plane at the Mineola- l.. l.. aviation field. fell 200 feet without injury. al- though his machine was wrecked.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

Prof. Gerlaeh speaking before the German Agricultural Society at Der lin declared that German farmers can find a substitute for Chilian nitrate of soda in ammonia and syanimide.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

The Army and Navy Union in con- vention at Atlantic City decided to authorize all it's garrisons to form auxiliary commands as a reserve force to be called upon fin case of war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-21

More than 15o strike breakers were brought to New Haven by the New York. New Haven & Hartford R. R., to replace striking freight handlers.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
DOUGHMAN WINS SILVER
CUP At TRAP SHOOTING.

Roy Doughman captured hfst
hopors in the handicap trap shooting
contest at Ruth last Sunay under the
auspices of the Star Pointer club.
The winner was allotted 20 extra tr-
gets by the Handicapped, and romped
home with 50 birds. He was award
cd the silver cup offered by the Ma
tional Sportsman magazine.
Shooting from the scratch, +. NJ.
Reid displayed real skill in breaking
blue rocks, getting 90 out of a hun
dred. He copied the SIS suit OF
clothes offered By the kiney-Mayer
company to the entrant getting
second money. Weather conditions
were all to the undesirable A gen
tie zepher blew across the ground
while the shoot was in progress and
at times 1t pulled peculiar antics that
the expert shots were unable TO re
tain their usual pose.
Reid excelled all his competitors
in straight runs. having Is birds TO
his credit without a mishap. Tbs
showing is creditable when 1t is con
sidered that Reid only became en-
Unused oyer this form of amusement
about two months ago.
Seventeen entered the shoot. the
actual score and added targets of the
various ~enteries being as follows:
Roy Doughman. 95; E. NJ. Reid
50; j. V. Emery, SO; f. +. Wander
hoef, 81; r. F. Durfee, 81; T. b
Looser. IS; J. +. Eudey, rs; J. n
Nish. II; L.. Choulet. rs; A. N
Perry. "a; G. G. Gardner. 10; G. p
schaefer, 73; J. II. Brightwell. 70;
]. Z. Crawford. II NJ. V. Clays. 10,
L. Copeland. 81; E. Fox. So.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
EASTERN STAR HONORS
GRAND WORTHY MATROS.

After paying an official visit TO al
the lodges under her jurisdiction
Mrs. Minnie Mcdonald of this CITY,
grand worthy matron OF the Eastern
Star in Nevada, was royalty received
last Thursday night at a meeting oil
E1v chapter No. 81 at Odd Fellows
hall.
The guest of honor was presented
with n silver fruit dish by the mem
hers. the gift representing a token oil
their appreciation. The gift was
rendered to the head of the state
lodge by Senator ". c. Gallagher IN
a suitable address. A %banquent was
served after the conclusion of the
regular ceremonies. About nifty
members OF the order were in atten-
dance.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
AFFAIRS OF ALBERT HfiSsER
ARE READY FOR SETTLEMENT.

4 netition for final distribution OF
the estate of Albert. Heusser was filed
in the clerks office last "Wednesday
The assets include cash in the Ely
National bank, S1131.40. sale OF per
sonal property. s4225: one-third in
terest in the Mohawk mine, three ELY
school district bonds. IA White Pine
County building bonds. $500
promissory note from White Pine
county. five City of Ely bonds, 5000
shares in the Federal Ely Copper
1895 shares in the Smell
teryille Land and Townsite company.
lot 22. block 81 at East Ely, four
lots in the Fay addition, two lots in
the Hermansen addition, three lots in
the East Lawn addition, % lots in
the Ellis addition. 70o01 shares in
the Bingham Ely Copper company
10000 shares in the Bunker Hit
Sullivan company, 30 shares in the
Eiy National Bank, three Consumers
Mailing and Brewing company's first
mortgage gold bonds. 1855 shares OF
stock in the same corporation. Legal
services in connection with the set
Ting up OF the affairs of the pioneer
resident are placed at $3.50.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO
ROB NEVADA NORTHERN

Yegg men delayed the nam line
passenger last Wednesday morning
half hour. as a result of an un-
successful attempt TO break into the
safe AT the Ely depot of the Nevada
Northern the night previous me
burglars had succeeded in parity
breaking the combination to the safe.
The efforts of the would-be crooks
appeared to be the work of amate-
urs.
When ". G. Hull, the local agent,
reported for duty he found that 1t
was impossible to open the safe. A
A result no tickets were available for
passengers. as it was impossible to
obtain the stamp dater which had
been placed in the safe after closing
up Tuesday night.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
GOLD STRIKE II REPORTED
FROM OLD PLACER CANT

G. T.. Hanson. who has been pros
pecting in the Osceola country for
several months. has encountered
quartz and placer gold near the old
placer d~iggings, and may be on the
trail of the long sought source OF
placer gold in that old time commun-
ity. according to Boone Tilford, who
arrived from Osceola last Thursday
with ID. States in the latter's ear.
Mr.. Tilford states that no contin-
uous vein has been discovered, yet
considerable quartz has been en-
encountered In detached masses. 1t
is expected to develop into a strike
of considerable Importance.
A revival in. placer mining has
been noticeable at osceola the last
three weeks, the II of ground
taking advantage of the melting
snow. Mr.. Tilford is working his
own properties from which he has
extracted thousands of dollars dur
ing the last thirty years.
Milt Hamilton. Andy Buchanan
| Grover Tllford and Wilcox brothers
are ~plaeering in Grub gulch. and the
water supply is expected to last Tor
several weeks. Fair returns have
been obtained by J. Z. Marriott
owen Penrose and II. A. Millick In
the same locality.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Elko Man Inspects Ranches.

William J.. Gardner of Ruby valley,
in company with his wife, has been
onandinp the week in this locality
inspecting the Norton IN BeWs
ranches. which he purchased o
six months ago. The agricultural
tracts have been leased to und
brothers. Mrs. Gardner got her INST
glimpse of Ely this week, and was
highly pleased as a result oil her prlei
sojourn.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
Wants to BE Administrator.

w. n. McGill filed a petition in the
clerks Office last Thursday, asking
that he be appointed administrator OF
the estate of Mary f. McGill. The
assets include lots ) to II inclusive
in block % and all of block I in the
CITY of Ely. The annual rents from
the real estate amounts to about
$1,000 a year. The petitioner alleges
that he is the sole heir, as the COM
munity property was acquired by
purchase after their marriage. Mrs.
McGill died August 10, 1903.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-30
rheumatism Still Troublesome.

Senator j. II. Fulmer, who has
been suffering from a severe attack
of rheumatism for the last five
months. suffered a relapse this week,
and is again confined to his home in
East Ely. The local solon was un-
der the impression that he was
slowly but steadily improving.