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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
NO WORD or sTEFANssoN
OR HIS TWO COMPANIONS
Coast Guard Cutter Bear Could Learn
Nothing of Arctic Explorers.

Nome. Alaska, Aug. 23.-The United
States coast guard cutter Bear, which
carried mails to Point Barrow. the
most northerly point of Alaska, re-
turned here today, reporting that no
word Of VilhjalmuP Stefansson, the
explorer, and his two companions. had
been received. Belief Is growing that
all three have perished. Shefansson.
accompanied by Ole Anderson and
Storker Storkenson left Martin Point.
west Of the mouth of the Mackenzie
river. in April Of last year, going
north over the ice in the hope Of find
ing new land and expecting. in the
event that their quests failed, to turn
east and reach Banksland The Mac
kensie river opened with a rush in
the spring of 1914 and poured out a
torrent Of water that washed away the
ice connecting Banksiand with the
land Zee further east
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
QUESTION OF SUPPORTING
MAcHINisTsG s-HouR FIGHT
Taken Under AdVisement by Exeeu-
tive Officers of A. = of 1.


Washington. Aug. 23.-Executfve Of
ficers of the metal trades division Of
the American Federation Of La5or
took under advisement today the
question Of whether the International
Association of Machinists shall be
supported in a campaign to enforce
the eight hour work day. Specific
plans Of the machinists for immediate
action in four New York and New
England cities in plants employing 15,-
COO men were placed before the coun-
ell by W. H Johnston, president of
the pnachinists. In these cases strikes
have been authorized if the eight hour
day cannot be secured by peaceful
means.
We have taken under consideration
the question Of supporting the ma
chinists in this movement" said James
OConnell. president Of the metal
trades division. tonight, "and also are
working out plans for shorter hours
and improved conditions in the other
meetal trades where heavy war orders
present an opportunity. We will act
on the machinists' request for support
tomorrow"
That the metal trades will vote TO
uphold the machinists is generally ac-
cepted as assured and they also are
expected TO inaugurate a general cam
paign in other branches Of the metal
industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
TO PROTEST AGAINST
COTTON AS coNTRAeANp
New American Note to Be Redrafted
for That Purpose.

Washington. Aug. 23.-The new
American note to Great Britain on in
reference with neutral trade probably
will be re-drafted because Of the Bril-
tish order making cotton contraband.
The note has been virtually COM
pleted. It now Will be altered and
probably will treat at length the ques-
ton of the validity under interna-
donal law Of Great Brftain's last ac-
ton. While there is no intention to
abandon the claims for payment for
cotton seized prior to the British or
der, those cases now have a different
status and a complete record of this
phase of the dispute can be prepared
and presented. Cases under the con-
traband order must all 30 before Brit
tsh prize courts, and there will be no
informal negotiations. as there have
been in connection with previous seiz-
ures.
The new American note, It Is un-
derstood, will lodge formal protest
against the placing of cotton on the
contraband list and a lengthy diplo-
matte exchange probably will follow.
1t is considered likely by some officials
here that the dispute eventually will
be settled by arbitration.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
CAPTAIN OF ARABIC SURE
SHE WAS ToRPEDoED
Saw the White Streak Made by the
Passage of the Torpedo.

Liverpool, Aug. 23, 11:45 p. m
Captain William Finch Of the sunk
en- White Star Line steamer Arabic
tonight gave The Associated Press a
statement bearing on the cabled re-
ports that some German officials
claimed that there was no proof that
the Arabic had been sunk by a Ger
man submarine and that she might
have met with disaster by running in
to British mine.
There is not the slightest doubt
that it was fired at the Arabic de-
liberateIy. 1t is quite true that we
never saw any submarine or any per-
iscope; but / saw thte white streak
made by the passage Of the torpedo
through the water-a white streak
that commneced with air bubbles in
the water 800 yards from us at the
point where it was discharged at US.
There was no mistaking of the
cause of that white streak, which end
ed in a torpedo entering the ship and
causing the explosion. which sank the
vessel / was not alone in seeing it.
The chief officer, the second officer
and many passengers saw IL. No one
can doubt for a moment that IT was
deliberately fired at the Arabic. Those
aboard the submarine evidently saw
us and got into position ready TO re-
lease their torpedo.
THE fact that nobody on the Arabic
saw a submarine may be easily ex-
pIained. Those in command Of II
could submerge and leave only a.
small portion Of the periscope showing
above the water. When the missile
was sent at US under such circum-
stances 1t would be impossible for
those on the Arabic to see either the
submarine or the periscope.
The suggestion that a mine caused
the explosion Is perfectly absurd.
repeat that there was only one thing
that sent the Arabic to the bottom"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
GERMAN PRISONERS OF
WAR WELL TREATED.
oficers Complain Because They Are
Compelled to Sleep 12 in q Dormi-
tory.

Paris, Aug. %, 5:Se p. m Baron
DEstournelles De Constant. who has
been visiting the camps of German
prisoners at Belle Isle, in writing for
the Temps a description of what he
saw, declares every officer has an or
derly who blacks his boots, brushes his
clothes and does his washing or has
it done. All the officers wear spotless
linen and are freshly shaveu. They
observe among themselves a most cor
rect discipline.
Baron D'Estournelles in talking with
soldiers who complained of their treat
ment. remarked that they looked well.
ttons," one of them replied, 'it is to
our good health and our German tenn
perament that we owe being as we
are"-
Another AIDED: "And eur discipline.
I arise every morning at O'Clock and
take my exercise in the open air.
But after all. what is it you lack ?''
asked Baron D'Estournelles, "and I'll
try and ge it for you"
All the men in the group exclaimed:
Baths, gardens, liberty"
They were reminded that they had
two sea baths week and on many
| occasions were permitted to wander
quite freely but that guards were nee
| essary.
"Dou you mean to say, demanded
| DdTOH II ELSLOurneueS, CQaI French
prisoners in Germany are better
| treated than you are here?"
The reply was a chorus of Certain
ly".
The baron describes the kitchens
where giant Pomeranians and West
palians aid diminutive French chefs
who conduct themselves like artists
| among their pupils. Everyone seems
| to relish this Franco-German cook
ing. The food provided is good quail
| ity and there is considerable variety.
Dinner consists usually of four courses.
Visitors, the baron asserts, are well
come at the camps. Representatives
Of the United States embassy call fire.
| quently and other visitors include Red
Cross agents. clergymen who are citi-
zens of neutral countries and repre-
sentatives Of various charities.
The prisoners have magazines and
wicker chairs are provided for their
use when they sit on the beach. There
also is improvised German musical in
struments.
The prisoners complain, however,
that they are compelled to sleep twelve
in dormitory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
WOMAN sTRANeLED
IN RoxBURY DISTRICT
In Another Room Was Her Eleven
Months Old Baby Asleep.

Boston. Aug. 23.-Mrs.. Emily Russ
was found dead in her tenement in the
Roxbury district tonight with two
cords tied tightly about her neck and
her throat slashed deeply with a razor.
In another room was her eleven
months old baby asleep.
The officers did not learn Of the af-
fair until the woman's husband, F,
Russ. a painter. rushed into a police
station and told of his find, after re-
turning from work. He said he had
been forced to break in a window to
get into the house. as both front and
rear doors were locked.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS
IN GERMAN PRISON CAMP
Washington Officials Surprised at Re-
ports from Berlin.

Washington, Aug. 23-State depart
ment officials expressed surprise to-
Hay at reports from Berlin of unsatis-
factory conditions in the German pris.
Dn camp at Amherst. Latest reports
10 the department concerning condi-
lions at the camp mentioned the oc-
1urrence Of some minor trouble, aris-
Ing from tho prisoners complaint
against Canadian cooking, but that had
been settled, it was stated, by the sub
Btftution of two Of the prisoners as
socks
II official complaint were received,
n was stated, the department would
instruct the consul at Moncton to in
gestigate and report. The United
States as custodian of German inter-
psts in Canada, is responsible for the
ADJUSTMENT Of differences relating to
The prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
JAPAN TO AID ALLIES,
ESPECIALLY RUSSIA
Government and Private Resources to
Be Used to Increase and Forward
Munitions Output.

Toxic, Aug. 23-The Kokumin Shim-
bun says: Premier Okuma states that
Japan had decided to give greater as
eistance to Russia to prosecute the
war. He could not discuss details, but
allowed 1t to be understood that this
assistance would take the form of the
Forwarding Of greater supplies Of mu-
nitions.
The Associated Press learns that ia
pan has decided to employ all available
governmental and private resources
for increasing the output of munitions
for the Allies, particularly Russia.
The japanese Government believes
the time has arrived for more con-
certed action against the enemies of
Japan and her Allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
ONE WAY OF GERMANY
PAYING WAR DEBTS
Would Saddle Expense Upon Belgium
and Poland

Berlin. Aug. 2S.-CBy wireless =
Sayville. y. YO-The Overseas News
Agency in an item given out Tor
transmission today says
George Bernhard. one Of GermanyS
best known financial writers in an ed
itorial in the VcSSiche Zeitung. says
the recent statement by DIR. Kari
Helfferich. the German minister OF
finance, that the enemies OF the cen
tral powers would have to pay the
larger part of the German. Austrian
and Turkish war expenses. could be
more easily put into effect than is be-
lieved by many peSsimists- Germany,
he points out. holds wide strips Of
valuable land TO the east and to the
west II these lands are returned TO
their former owners they must pay
the price fixed by the victors. the
writer declares II the territory
should be retained it would increase
the national wealth and the actual
amount Of tax receipts The refined
financial technique Of modern times.
he argues. would permit arrenge-
ments for the paying on of such war
debts without disturbance Of the
money market"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
NEW GREEK CABINET
DEFINITELY FORMED
Took Oath of Office in Presence of
An Immense Crowd.

Athens, Aug. %, via Paris.-The new
Greek cabinet was definitely formed
today and took the oath of office in the
presence of an immense crowd which
enthusiastically cheered NJ. Venizelos,
the premier. The ministry is made UP
as follows:
Premier and Minister of Foreign
Affairs -E1eutherois Venizelos.
Minister of War-General Danglis
Minister Of Marine-M. Miaoulis.
Minister of Finance-M. Repoulfes.
Minister of the Interior-M. Gafftaris.
Minister of Justice-M. Raktavin.
Minister Of Communications-M Dia-
mantidis.
Minister Of Public Instruction NJ.
Tsirimokos.
Minister of National Economy-M
Michalakopoulos.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
s,sooooo POUNDS OF FISH
LANDED AT BOSTON PIER
Local Dealers Were Unable 70 Handle
the Entire Catch.

Boston. Aug. 27.-Enough fresh fish
were landed at the Fish Pier today 10
supply each man, woman and child in
the state with one pound Of sea food,
the total fare Of thk 81 vessels being
$500 900 pounds. a new high line mark
at this port Local dealers were un-
able to handle the entire catch and
part Of II was sent across the bay TO
Gloucester to be saJted. The catch
included more than a million pounds
Of haddock, half a million pounds Of
cod, nearly $4,000 mackerel and 4s
sWordhshes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

the great ring of forts, There was a
constant rain of exploding shells.
searchlights moved from point to
point magazines exploding at brief
intervals, rockets whizzed into the air
and the thunder of cannon was unin-
terrupted.
shortly before IL o'clock. sheets Of
flame sprang into the air from the
northern 'front.' indicating that one of
the forts had been blown up, Soon
afterward q second fort exploded. The
bomoardment continued, however, with
undiminished violence as the Russians
expended their last efforts to save the
citadel upon the strength of which
they had pinned their hopes. The final
opposition was from the soNtherly
forts
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
GERMANY TO PAY
FOR DANISH STEAMER
Says Submarine Commander Failed to
Detect Nationality.

London, Aug. %. $50 p. ma des-
patch to Reuters Telegram company
from CopenhaSen says:
The German government has ex-
pressed regret for the torpedoing and
of the Danish steamer Betty and an
nounced its willingness to pay conn
pensation for the loss OF the steamer.
Germany claims that the subma-
rine commander failed to see the mark
denoting Danish nationality on the
steamer and assumed from the route
the vessel was taking that lift was
going to join the British feet as an
auxiliary cEuisar"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
PEACE MEDAL AWARDED
TO PRESIDENT WILSON
For Distinguished Services During the
Past Year.

Oakland. Calf, Aug. 25,-The Amer
lean Peace League. In session here to-
day, awarded its annual medal 20
President Wilson, for distinguished
services during the preceding year.
principal event In todays sessions Of
the National Education Alssociation
and its subsidiary and allied Organiza-
tions.
Randall J. Condor, superintendent Of
schools at Cincinnati, was recon-
mended by the nominating COMMITTEES
Of the peace league 20 succeed himself
as president. William Howard Taft ls
honorary president.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
Glove Makers Strike settled.

Chicago, Aug. z5,-A strike OF 1000
glove makers and garment workers
was settled today when employees voted
TO accept the new schedule Of wages
and working hours submitted by Ma
than Herzog. treasurer Of the concern
In which the strike centered. The
strikers will return TO work tomorrow
morrow morning, according 70 the
agreement.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
FAITHFUL TO FIANcEE
BLINDED ON THE ARAsIc
If Necessary East Hartford Man VIII
Go to Liverpool for Marriage.

Hartford. Conn. Aug. z3.-Fearz are
entertained by William Riding Of East
Hartford. whether Miss Violet H. Al
derson, his iancee, who was among
the survivors Of the Arabic. will be
allowed to land in this country. be-
cause Of the cabled report that Miss
Anderson lost the sight Of one eye and
was likely to lose the sight Of the
other through injury from the wreck
age Of the Arabic. Should she not
be allowed to land, Mr. Riding de-
clares he will take passage for LIVER
pool and there marry the young wo-
man and return to this country with
her as his wife.
Mr.. Riding told United States Com
missioner Carroll on whom he called
for information, that he stood ready
to make affidavit with the proper Of
hcials either in the Jurisdiction Of Con-
necticut or New York for the main
tenance of Miss Anderson as soon as
she reached this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
NEGOTIATIONS FOR LIFTING
THE RUesIAN EMBARGO
Against Exports 70 the United States
-cableara1S Sent.

Washington. Aug. Z3,-Prompted BY
news that shipping congestion at the
Russian port OF Archangel had been
largely relieved, officials here today
renewed efforts 20 close Immediately
negotiations for lifting the Russian
embargo against exports % the Uni
ted States. CableRrams were sent
urging immediate ratification Of the
agreement reached by representatives
Of the state and commerce depart
ments with the Russian embassy here
which is now before the Russian min
lister Of finance.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
ITALY SENDS TROOPS
TO THE DARDANELLES
Several Transports Laden With Troops and Escorted
by yWarships Leave italian Ports
ARRANGEMENTS MADE WITH TRIPLE ENTENTE

Landing Force Of Germans Riga Said Have Been E
terminated When Their Warships Were Destroyed
Austrian Statement Tells of the Evacuation of the Island
of Peasoza by the Italians After Having Destroyed the
Buildings and Fortheatons - Toxic Dispatches An
That Japan to Give Assistance to Russia in the
Way Of Furnishing Ammunition.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Suspended for four days for defying
the censorship regulations. the Paris
LHomm Emchaine" reappeared. The
newspaper is owned by NJ. C1emen-
ceau, former French premier.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
PURCHASED AMMUNITION
FROM v. 8. SOLDIERS
Jesus Real, q Mexican, Held for Pre-
Iin1inary Hearing.

Fl Paso, Texas. Aug. 23.-Jesus Real,
a Mexican, was arrested today and
held for preliminary hearing before the
United States cOmmisSloner on the
charge Of purchasing ammunition from
United States soldiers. Recently sew
eral thousand rounds Of rife ammuni-
tlon belonging TO the Sixteenth Infan-
try disappeared. Investigation was
said to- have disclosed that soldiers
were selling cartridges 20 MexIcans
who in turn disposed Of them 90 the
revolutionary factions. A number Of
soldiers were said 20 be under arrest In
connection with the case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
Movements of steamships.

Gibraltar, Aug. 21.-Passed. steam
ers Patria, New York for MarseiIles;
San Giorgio. New York for Naples.
Bordeaux. Aug. 20.-Arrived, steam
er Chicago, New York Sailed. 22nd.
Liverpool. Aug. 20.-Sailed, steamer
Missanabie, Montreal.
Naples. Aug. 1s.-Sailed, steamer
Ancona, New York.
Glasgow. Aug. 31.-Sailed, steamer
Carthaginian, MontreaI
Pifaeus. Aug: 1o-Arriyed. steamer
Athinai, New York
Rotterdam, Aug. %. - Arrived,
steamer Ryndam, New York.
New York, Aug. 23.-Arrived, steam
ar Caesar ArchanRel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Ike Cohen and Frank ooIdstein, both
Of New York, were arrested On
charge of stealing silk goods valued al
$4,000 from the firm OF d. and L. Her
man x Co. at No. 116 West 18th St,
Nv Yor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
German submarine Ran Ashore.

London, Aug. -, 2:50 a ma des-
patch to the Morning Post from Petro-
grad says: Tn addition 70 the Ger
man losses previously reported in the
Riga battlefield a German submarine
was run ashore on the coast Of Dago
Island Gin the Baltic Sea Just outside
the Gulf Of -RiSa1 aud doubtless also
fa 1naa-"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
WITNESSED FALL or FORTRESS
OF NovoGEoReiEvsK
constant Rain of Exploding SheIIs-
Russians Expended Their Last Ef-
forts TO Save the Citadel,

Warsaw, (undatedl via London. Aug.
E, IL .. m.-The fortress of Novo-
keorgievsk lays In ruins. The, Ger
hans entered the heart OF the. great
Russian stronghold from the right
During the night The Associated Press
correspondent had witnessed the inn
bressiye spectacle of the terrific as
lault which led to the fall OF tho
nrtress.
From point south Of the vistula
B seemed as IL brilliant flashes OF
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

American Red Cross nurses and sur
geons will be sent to Russia to in
vestigate the treatment of German and
Austrian prisoners of war he'd there
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
Resigns from Friends Of Peace.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Another la
bor official, Homer d. Call. president
Of the New York State Federation Of
Labor. resigned today from the organ
izadon called the Friends of Peace.
In a letter to the organization an
nouncing his resignation. Mr.. Call
wrote: Il feel confident that the move
ment is not in the best interest of
either peace or the labor movement
of this country"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

The French Foreign Office awarded
a gold medal to Mrs. w. K. Wander
'bilt of New York, president of the
Wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
Drowned in the conneetieut.

East Haddam, Conn. Aug. z3.-Louis
Parkinson. 20. OF Brooklyn, n. Y, lost
his life in the Connecticut river near
this place yesterday. With several
others who were attending a meeting
he went for a swim. He was attacked
by heart failure, which caused his
death. Parkinson Is survived by his
p-<xfa- and fhraa small chiIdrara
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
OBITUARY..
pr. peherah Smith pruy.

DR.. DeboFah Smith Druy.
Haverhill, Mass, Aug. 23.-Dr. Deb
orah Smith Druy. one Of the first wo-
men in the United States admitted to
the practice OF medicine and an asso-
ciate Of Lucy Stone Blackwell in the
equal suffrage movement. died today
She was in her 92nd year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
Turkish Ambassador Has Left Italy.

Rome, Aug. 20, via Paris, Aug. ~,
2:O5 a. m.-Naby Ney. Turkish ambas-
sador to Italy. with the embassy stan
and the consul in this city. left today
for Turkey by way Of Switzerland.
Marquis Di Garroni, the Italian am
bassador at Constantinople, already
has left Turkey
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Vinita. Okla, Aug. 23.-Three mask
ed men robbed the First State Bank
OF Bernice. Okla. near here, of $500
late today and escaped toward the
Spayinaw Hills pursued by several
posses.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

The London "Daily Express" urges
the British Government 20 collect use
less household articles made Of COP
per, tin and zinc, and make them into
ammunition, as is done in Germany,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

John kolYesar, - years old, died
at the Stamford hospital as a result
OF being struck by an automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

w. L Douglas, former governor of
Massachusetts. celebrated his 10th
birthday at Marion. Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Mrs. Sarah Bernhardt arrived at
Paris in an automobile from Amder-
nos, after having covered the distance
Of 400 miles without a stop. She
Will act in the movies.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Cabled Paragraphs
Arabian Chief Rebels Against Turk.

Arabian Chief Rebels Against Turks.
Rome, via Paris. Aug. %, $40 D. m.
Said Odriss. one OF the most power
ful Arabian chieftains in Yemen. who
during the Lihyan war was aided by
the Italians. is reported to have re-
oelled against the Turks He expects
to march on Hodeida. il Is said and
free the Yemen region from Turkish
dominion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Twelve thousand head Of cattle were
lost on the White Ranch near Beau
mont, Texas. DUNG the storm last
Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

A decree Ruthorixins the importa.
ton OF American cattle was submit.
ted to President de Ia Plaza OF Argen.
tina.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

American, English and French and
the German colonies at Mexico City
have organized a defense association
and decided on a concentration point
in case of rioting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

American Ambassador. Me-senthau
AT Constsntinople Ii in charge OF
italian interests In Turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

After the plant of the McKeen
Motor Car Co. at Omaha, Neb., had
practically closed. large orders for
ammunitton for one Of the warning ma
uons. Mrs z. H Hartman, who owns
the plant, ordered the contract can
celled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Repairs to the hattleship Georais
were completed at the Charleston Navy
Yard. She win have q dock trial to-
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Roland r. conklin's motor land
yacht, carrying himself and his fam
lily to San Francisco, ran into a ditch
near Briarcliff, y. Y. and stuck there
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

u 10 reported that the entire Unit
ed States army is to be concentrated
on the Mexican border within n short
time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

Lieut.. Robert 7. Merrill, of the U.
s. s. Tonopah. has invented a device
for raising to the surface a submarin
that has become disabled while sub
merged.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

An snti-torpedo device which is said
10 neutralize the shock of a torpedo
explosion against the side OF a shin
has been invented by J. q. Robinson,
and James Bulge, both Of Lincoln,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24
German Outpost Boat Sunk.

NGFFHaN VuSNOSS 60dS Suhks
Amsterdam. Aug, 81. via London,
Aug. ~. S.l2 g. m.-An Official report
OF the German admiralty received
here says: "Off Zeebrugge Sunday
night German outpost boat was at
tackled by two hostile destroyers. After
brave resistance the boat was sunk.
Part OF her crew was rescued"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-24

One thousand tents were furnishe,
by the Missouri militia to person
made homeless by the storm and moo,
at st. Louis.