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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
 FROM FRENCH WAR OFFICE Admits Success of Germans Along the
 Aisne River.

Paris, Jan. II. 1f,40 D. n1.-The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued by the war office tonight:
 Last night our troops were sue co=sful in a sudden attack with the object of overwhelming the trenches recently constructed by the Germans 70 the northeast of FOuq qu6ScOurt. north of Rove department of the Somme).
 ''The attacks of the enemy in the region to the north of Soissons have -een stopped
 As has been said in the communi- cation of this morning, the flooding of he River AisHe, which destroyed seV- eraI or our bridges, had rendered very precaTiouS the communications of our troops operating on the first slopes of he right bank. We were thus pre- vented from sending them reinforce ments. This has been the essential cause of the withdrawal of those troops which were fighting under difficult conditions.
 We were obliged to abandon sev- erai cannon as the result of the break ing down of a bridge We have rem dered all of them unfit for use.
 "The Germans have made prisoners, partlcu -aIly Of wounded men whom. in he withdrawal movement, we were not able to take with us. On our side we have made number Of important prisoners not wounded. beIonging to seven different regiments
 ITO sum up. the success is a. partial one for our adYersaries, which will have no influence on the operations as a whole. In fact, by reason of the ob- e+acle presented by the Aisne and inc dispositions which We have taken the 9nemy will be able to utilize to the south of the river the success, which is If purely local character.
 "On the rest of the front there is nothing to report
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Twenty Towns LeveIIed.

So far as is known, about twenty towns have been absolutely IeYeIled while an almost equal number suf- fered serious damage. In all these places persons were killed or inquired. in the ruins throughout the day vol untsers worked heroically, endeavor- Sng to rescue wounded or extricate the bodies of the dead. King Victor Elm -AVezzano, where the piteous appeals of persons caught beneath wreckage could be plainly heard.
 4,oo0 Buried Alive at Avezzano.
 It is estimated that in Avezzano 5000 persons are buried alive, some of them school children fiji an inSti- tuition which collapsed. Only four sol- diers of the garrison of 400 in the town scraped when the barracks fell.
 Sora Almost Entirely Destroyed.
 Sora. with it's population of 10000, was almost entirely destroyed. All the municipal and government authorities Lerished. Four hundred and fifty bodies already have been taken from the ruins there and a large number of injured are under treatment.
 Wounded Arrive in Rome.
 Trains arriving in Rome from the east are bringing hundreds of injured into the city, where they are being taken to hospitals and private houses for treatment. Surgeons and nurses are being despatched from all dtrec- tions into the stricken districts to minister to the needs of the injured, while troops are being sent to the ruined or damaged towns to guard against vanda1s.
 Names of Towns Destroyed.
 Among the towns which are said to have been virtually destroyed are: Avezzano, Sora, CappeIle, Magliano, Msrse, Massadalbe, CollarmeIe. Ger chic. Celano, Lelli, Paterno. San Feline, Giosmarsi. Scurcola, Capistrello, An- trosano and Castronovne, while Pes cina, OrtOnamarsi, Samtelimo. San Benedetto, Ortucchio, Cocullo Bisegna, Balsorano, Canistro, Civitelladantino, Castella1iuni, Pagliotra and Serbo are badly damaged From many other places come reports of slighter dam ages to property and minor casualties.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
GOVERNOR BLEAsE
 SENDS IN RESIGNATION.
Political Career Marked by Spectacular
 Incidents and Controversies.

Columbia, $. C.. Jan. 14.-Gov. Cole D. Blease, whose term expires Jan. 19, today filed his resignation with the secretary of state.
 The resignation, transmitte- to the senate, was immediately accepted.
 lieutenant Governor Smith took the cath for the unexpired term.
 No reason for the governors action was given in his resignation. It was stated that Governor BleaSe today was told of meeting of some of the mem oers of the legislature Tuesday night when. according to members of the conference, a proposal to institute inn 1eachment proceedings a@ainSt him vas discussed, but was abandoned.
 Governor Blease's political career has been marked by spectacular incl dents and controversies. While prac- tiCing law in NeWberry, s. C.. he be- "ame active in politics, and in 1890 was 7lected to the state house of repre- entatives- He also served in the 'enate and was president pro tempore in 190T-0S.
 After heated campaign. in which 3lease defeated the prohibition ele- ment's candidate in the democratic pTi- maries, he was inau@uFated as g0ver- nor in January. 1911. His inaugural address contained scathing denuncia ton of some of the new governors enemies. Shortly after he. assumed of fee he began extending clemency to convicts in the state penitentiary, de- ciarin@ that privately conducted in- stitution al the nrison vas a "tuber- eulosiS breeder"
 One statement attributed to the gov ernor at that time was that "he would Tree at last one prisoner for each day he served as governor" Several days age he signed blanket pardon re- storing citizenship to arproxima teIv 0G0 men and women whom he had ErarOled since 1911 AccCrdi"g to aVnil- able records here. he has granted ex- acutive clemency to 1.674 prisoners, leaving less than 125 persons in the state penitentiarv at present
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Movements of steamahips

London. Jan. 14.-Arrived, steamer Sicilian. St. John. N. B.
 Gibraltar, Jan. 14.-Arrived. steamer Duca D'AcQsta, New York for Ma ples.
 Liverpool Jan. 14-Arrived. steamer DevOnian, Boston via Halifax. Sailed, 18th, steamer Baltic. New York.
 Piraeus Jan. 5.-Sailed. steamer Thessaloniki. New oYrll
 Naples. Jan 6-Sa1ed, steamer Tror- nina, New York
 South Wellfeet, Mass, Jan. 14.A Steamer LaDland Liverpool for New York, signalled. Dock S.S0 .. m. Fri day.
 I>ivernool, Jan. 14.-Arrived, steamer H4yerford, Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
HEARING ON CHARGES
 AGAINST MINISTER SULLIVAN.
Secretary of State Bryan Accused of
 Aiding His Appointment.

New York, Jan. 14.-Testimony in which it was asserted that ctarges made by the present Washington ad- mfnistration in the personnel of this governments official colony in the Do- minican republic were due to the in ducnce of interests seeking to exploit the finances of the country was heard today at the inquiry conducted by Senator -elect Phelan of California to determine whether James NJ Sullivan, American minister to the republic, is fit to hold his position.
 Secretary of State Bryan vas ac- cused of lending ear in appointing Sullivan to the Samuel NJ Jarvis coterie of New York financiers who controlled the Banco Nacional at Santo Domingo, alleged to have been an institution without standing or the island and which sought to ohtatn for it's Coffers the deposit of the GUS toms duties, whose collection is ad ministered by the United States and of other government funds.
 William E. PulliaIn, receiver -gener- al of the customs at Santo Dorllngo during the Taft administration. testI- fed that r. J. R. Mitchell, president of the Banco Naciona5. had caused it to be published in a Dominican newspa- per that W. T. $. Doyle head of tte department of Latin-America nattGIrs in the state department, had been re- moved on complaint of Mitchell and that Mitchell had subsequently, said to him:
 T told you SC. There'II be sereval other changes and they'll extend to Santo Domingo In June, 1913, Mitchell came to him again, he said, and told him that Russell, American minister under Taft, was not return ing.
 He told Iae' the witness testifled, that if I was a good gucsser, he d tell me the name of the next minister. It ends with an N he said"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Excitement in
 Wheat Market
SWISS, GREEK, ITALIAN, DUTCH
 AND FRENCH BUYING.
10000, ,ooo BU. A WEEK
Farmers Who Have any Wheat Said to be Hanging On for $2 5usheI-- Dollar Sack Flour Said to be in Sight.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-"Exports to end soon," was the cry that today sent wheat flying up almost out of sight at $1.49 3-S
 Flour Continues to Rise.
 Flour at retail continued to rise. Flour which formerly sold at retail at 70 cents sack went today to the householder at 90 cents. The dollar sack was said to be in sight.
 Five Foreign Governments Buying.
 Five governments of Europe were reported today to be actively in the wheat market on this side of the At lantic, in addition to a. larger number of individual buyers from foreign fields than ever before known. The result was figured to be eXportation at the rate of eight million to ten million bushels a week.
 Market a Blaze of Excitement.
 While the wheat market here today was in a blaze of excitement, the minority of farmers who still own wheat were said to be in many cases hanging on for g a bushel. Approx imately 25 per cent. of the 1914 crop is estimated by experts to be still in the hands of farmers.
 Great Britain Has 50 Days Supply.
 The governments which are direct purchasers in the United States are French. So far the British govern ment has done nothing as a govern ment. but Great Britain's food supply is said here to be down to q sixty day basis and if Great Britain as a government should enter the market the result, in the opinion of Chicago experts, would be hard to foresee.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
INSURANCE OF RAILROAD
 ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN
Not Desired on Books of Life insur-
 ance Comoanies.

Chicago, Jan. Railroad engineers and fremen are not desired on the books of life insurance companies, it was asserted today bv Dr. W. B. Corey. a witness at the western railroad wage arbitration. When railroad enginemen can get insurance it is at excessive rates, declared Dr. Corey.
 The employees object to the require to recover for injuries, it was testified by c. N. DeGuire. The men also pro- test against furnishing complete form ards of their personal history, said DeGuire The witness declared that such information was available for blacklisting purposes and said that he had personal knowledge of such use being made of the form cards
 James N. Sheean, attorue7- for the roads. asked to be given the name of a superintendent guilty of bIackHsting but the question was postponed until cross examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Henry Il. Peitis
 For Deputy Judge
NAMED IN RESOLUTION PRE- sENTED BY SENATOR BARNES.
FOR TWO YEAR TERN
From July 1, 1s15-Petition to General Assembly That Ysntic be Incorporat. ed as Town Presented by F. B. Riekerson.
cspecia1 to rhe Bnlletin.l


 Hartford, Jan. 14.-With the excep- tion of New London county, represen- tlVeS from all other counties will eau GUS next Tuesday afternoon to nonl- mate a candidate for county commits sioner, for the term that ends in Oc- tober. 1917. This is to cover the ap- pOintmentS made by Governor Baldwin during the recess and where appoint ment will expire next Wednesday There is no such condition in New London county. as Albert H. Lanphere was elected by the general assembly and the ony one to be chosen.
 The several committees met for or ganization Thursday afternoon and when the legislature meets again the committees will be in readiness to carry on the business of state.
 The report of Miss Charlotte Molly neu& Holloway on conditions of wage earning women and girls, which was submitted in the house. Thursday, was the subject of much favorable com ment-
 4 petition to the general assembly has been filed in the office of secretary of state, and will soon reach it's des- tlnatfon, in which Frank R. Kicker son asks that the town of Yantic be incirporated and include all that DOT ton of the town of Norwich not in- cluded in the present city limits If Norwich.
 Marion F. Davis of East Lyme has been elected clerk of the committee on contested elections, c. H. Kenyon of Groton clerk of the committee on roads rivers and bridges and Stanley D. Morga7 of Waterford clerk Of the committee on claims.
 The committee on judiciary ard en- crossed bills has reelected William II. Blodgett Of Winchester clerk of bills and Alfred c Baldwin of Derby clerk If engrossed bills.
 Senator John H. Barnes introduced a resolution. Thursday, for the ap- poiutmcnt of Henry H.. Pettis, deputy judge of the city court of Norwich for two years, from July l, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
DECREASE IN ACCIDENTS IN
 PENNSYLVANIA COAL FIELDS
4o1 Fatalities in Bituminous and 5s6
 in Anthracite.

Harrisburg, Pa.. Jan. 14.-There was a large decrease last year in fatal ac- cidents in both the anthracite and bitu- minous coal fields of Pennsylvania, &C., cording to figures made public tonight by the state department of mines In the bituminous field 401 fatal accidents were reported last year against 611 in 1913, while in the hard coal region there were 596 in 1914 against 624 the previous year,
 The production of anthracite last year was about the same as in 1913, but bituminous mined was S4.O0o, ,0o0 tons less than in the preceding year
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
SENSATIONAL ESCAPE FROM
 DEATH IN MEXICO iturbide Rode Nearly coo Miles Through Deserts and Over Noun tajns.

Washington, Jan. 14.-EduardO Itur- bide, once member of the Mexican sen ate and later commander of the fett- eral district. revealed here tonuight the story of his sensational escape from death in Mexico, the circumstances of which for time threatened to cause serious breach between General Gu tierrez and Generals Villa and Palafox He said he rode nearly 600 miles through deserts and over nountains a train south of Chihuahua to avoid a railroad.
 Although Iturbide has been in the United States for q week. he withheld the details of his adventures until he learned tonight that his wife and sis ter-in-laW also were safe across the American border.
 The exile, who Is a great-grandson of the Agustin Iturbide who proclaim ed himself emperor of Mexico in 1921 and subsequently, was executed, is about 36 years old an athlete and crack pistol shot and polo player and formerly wealthy, but his estate was contfscated.
 A statement recently was given out by General PalafoX. minister of agri- culture in the Gutierrez celebration, charging that American Consul Silli- man and Leon Sanova. special agent of the state department, has accepted a bribe for their efforts in getting the fugitive out of Mexico City. This was vigorously denied by them and the charges were ignored by the state de- partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF
 FOOD AT MONTEREY
Chamber of Commerce Attempting to
 Bring in Corn in Wagons.
Laredo. Texas. Ian

Laredo. Texas. Jan. 14.-A food shortage at Monterey is assuming se- rious proportions, it was announced officials, who said some of the Car ranza troops had returned to Mon terey.
 The Monterey chamber of commerce, it was announced. was attempting to bring in corn in wagons. Apparently there is no regular train service into that city. No trains ran between Nuevo Laredo and Monterey today.
 There is no bread, flour or corn for sale in Nuevo Laredo and most of the stores were close6 today
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
QUARTER OF A MILLION
 CONDITIONAL TO PRINCETON
From Mrs. Russell Sage, Provided Like Amount Is Raised by July 1.

Princeton, N. J., Jan. 14.-That Princeton university will receive q quarter of a million dollars from Mrs Russell Sage. provided a like amount is raised by July 1. was the chief item of interest brought before the rus- tees of the institution at their meet ing today.
 \ special committee was appointed by the board to consider the question of continuing compulsory week day chapel service. The committee will re- port at the next meeting of the trus- tees in April. The undergraduates are back of d movement urging that they be not required to attend chapel ser vice during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
AVEZZANo FILLED WITH
 DEAD AND WOUNDED
Nearly All the Civic Officials, IncIud-
 ing the Mayor, Perished.

Avezzano. via Rome. Jan. 14-Avez- zano is filled with dead and wounded humans and their wrecked houses. It is like the ruins of a cemetery. Those who escaped the destruction of the earthquake went heroicalty to work to rescue those penned under the fall en walls
 They could not seem to understand the delay in despatching aid to them from Rome and other centerS, forget tng that more than twelve hours pass ed before Knowledge of the gravity of the disaster reached the outside au- thor4ties.
 Priests, Nuns and Monks Killed,
 Nearly all the civic officials of -Avezzano. including the mayor, the under-prefect, the judges, the com- mander of the carabineerS and parish priests, monks and nuns perished. The college, with more than 8 hundred girl students, collapsed. The governor of prisons, 5ailers and the doctors and patients fin the hospitals were carried down in the Wreckage.
 The only notable person who sur v1ved was the head of the police, Sig nor OttaV, who though wounded, has labored since the first overthrow to give succor to the injured Desperate appeals for help are heard on all sides from under the wrecked buildings, but the efforts of Ottavi and the few hun dre6 survivors have availed but little, for they lacked implements with which to effect a general rescue.
 Fifty Persons Rescued.
 But about fifty persons, all of them wounded. were taken out with great difficulty. They lay about without shelter and without their wounds be- ing dressed, owing 10 a lack of med tca1 supplies Later doctors appeared on the scene and operated on some of the Injured, under blazing torches. They were then removed to the sta- ton, where they were made es coTn- Portable as possible in trucks.
 Rescting Parties Arrive,
 Assistance came at last from Ar "--- and Acuila and ta1ix morning large
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
BRAZILIAN STEAMER IN
 A NORTHWEST HURRICANE
Steering Gear Damagec-NarrowIy Escaped Collisions Entering New York Harbor.

New York, Jan. 14-After eucoun- tering a northwest hurricane, during which her steerir gear was damaged on her voyage from South American ports, the Brazilian steamer Merity pursued an cratic course on entering this port today. narrowly avoiding col lision with two ships.
 The steering apparatus, knocked askeW by big waves which swept over the ship at sea, became unmanageable as the Merity entered the Narrows and she nearly went aground. The vessel headed out into the bay and barely averted crashing into the out abound steamer Colon of the Pan anna line. Before reaching her pier the Merity had a similar experience with the Mallory liner Sabine.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
New zeopeIin Airsb;p

Geneva, via Paris, Jan. Ii 6.55 D. m "A new Zeppelin airship left Frid erichshafen yesterday on d tr:al fiigh of an hour. After skirting Lake Con stance, the airship disappeared ave the Grand Duchy of Baden and late returned safely to it's shed. Prior t nns king the trip a German aeroulan made scouting tour in order to pre- vent surprise by French aircraft
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Reports Italian Steamer Stranded.

Wiilemstad, Curacao, Jan. 14.-The Dutch cruiser Heemskerck reports that the Italian steamer Bologna, which sailed Dec. 31 for Genoa. stranded on the north coast of the island of Cura- cao early yesterday. The cruiser went to the assistance of the steamer, but was unable to pull her off, although saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
German General'a Nephew interned
 at Nsncn,,Iar

Vancouver, 2. C.. Ian. f4.-Carl Mackenzen, nephew of the German general recently decorated by the en- peror of Germany fer services in Po- land, was arrested today by the police. acting on military instructions Mack enzen was seized or his farm and will be kept q. prisoner of war until peace is restored. Dr. Dedlirh. @ German lawyer Of Vancouver, was arrested at the same time. Both are in the New WeStminster iai1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Investigating Death of Man Electro
 cuted.

Stamford, Conn, Jan. 14.-Coroner John J Phelan of Bridgeport today be- gan his public inquest into the death of Edward Ljgouri. of GIanbrook. who was killed by an electric shock as he was about to board 8 New Canaan rain at the Stamford station Tuesday night. Various officials connected with the electrical de~artment Of the New IT New FT s-3 Hart fora
 oad, including ,he motorman of tae train, declared there was considerable doubt in their minds as to how the &C., cident could have occurred
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
Great Britain Net to Manufacture Dyes

London. Jan. t5. All a. ul.-rhe gov ernment's scheme for the formation of a national company to manufacture aniline dyes. which industry Germany has heretofore monorolized, has been abandoned, according to the daily Ex- press, owing to the failure of the ir- terested firms to provide the neces- sary capital The present scheme will be withdrawn, says the Express and some new plan formulated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
OF f2ooo INHABITANTS ONLY 100 SURVIVE
At Avezzans-20,o 600 Victims in Reqion
 Around Lake Fucino.

London, Jan. 15. PAS a. m.-A des- patch to the Morning Post from Rome says:
 ''In the Marsf. the region around Lake F'ucino, at Avezzano, there are 20,000 victims of the earthquake.
 Deputy Sipari, who represents Avezzano in the chamber of deputies, has asked for 25.00O soldiers and mate rial for huts
 Fifteen other towns in the AIarsi have been destroyed and others dam aged.
 "Of the 12.o0o inhabitants of Avez- zano, only 100 survived
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
EARTHQUAKE WIPED
 OUT TWENTY TOWNS
No Estimate of Aggregate of Fatalities Yet Obtainabe
 Placed Between 25,0OO and 5O,0OO
LOSS OF LIFE GREATEST IN CITY OF AvEzzANo

Where Nearly All the Civic Officials Including the Mayor, the Under Prefect, the Judges, Commander of Cara bineers and Priests Nuns and Monks Perished-Viages Around Lake Fucino Suffered Vast Destruction-Near- Iy Every Train Coming Into Rome is Filled With Wounded Hospitals There Filled to Capacity.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
The Bulletins Circulation Any and Its
e. aragraphs
.-ltiahIe Pliaht of Armenians

Paris, Jan. IA, 6s0 p. m--A des- patch to the Havas Agency from Tif1is Trans -Caucasia, says that the fleeing Armenians who have crossed the Rus sian frontier already number 5000 They are in a pitiable state, accord ing othe correspondent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
EVERY HOSPITAL IN
 ROME FILLED TO CAPACITY
Every Train Brings Hundreds of
 Wounded from the Abruzzi.

Rome, Jan. 14, 1925 a. m.-Every train arriving from the Albruzzi brings hundreds of persons who have beer wounded. The refugees are received at the station by representatives of the municipal authorities and distrfb- uted among hospitals and private houses Every hospital in Rome was
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
earaae Burned at Nemto,.l

NeWtown, Conn.,. Jan. 14=Fire starting from an explosion of gasoline in the workshop destroyed the garage of William Wakelee and five aatomo- piles housed there today. The loss is Ss,Oe0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
American Ambassador Goes to Avoz.

Rome. Jan. 1.-The American am bassador, Thomas Nelson Page has sent some of his staff to Avezzano in order to learn the exact details of the disaster. It is from the Abruzzi prov inces that a large percentage of the emigration to America is derived
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15

filled to it's capacity early in tfre day.
 Prince Colonna, the mayor of Rome, placed at the disposal Of refugees sew eral hotels, where food and lodging will be furnished at the expense of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-15
FRENCH FORCED TO
 YIELD TO GERMANS
In Front of VregneY to the East of Cro After Battle
 Almost Two Days
FRENCH ADMIT PARTIAL SUCCESS OF ENEMY

Emperor William Himself Was Present These Operations Which Resulted in the Capture of Several Thousand French Prisoners-Petrograd Claims That the Russian Troops Have Progressed the Right Bank of the Wis tua Where the German Cavalry Has Been Repused- No Important Actions Are Taking Place in GaIicia.