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Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Mexico City, July (By Courier to Vera Cruz, July H).-Brawls between Villa and Zapata troops have been fre- quent recently and more than 50 sol- diers engaged in a shooting affray on one of the principal resident streets. The American colony was thrown into panic of fear. but no one was in- tured. The cartridge and powder fac tories are being moved to Cuernavaca, where the Zapata forces intend to car- " on the war after evacuating the cap ital
 Consul General Shanklin, since his arrival here with Charles J. O'Connor, representative of the Red Cross, has been hampered in every way by the military officials in endavoring to bring food into the city. Conditions are be- coming desperate. as thousands are hungry, while If carloads of grain pur- chased by subscription among the American residents are held ups at Maravatio by the Carranza forces and at Tultenango by the Zapata forces. Repeated efforts to induce the authori- ties here to permit the food to be brought into the city have been un- availing. MT. O'Connor declared today that unless relief comes soon the sit- uatton may become uncomfortable.
 Practically all semblance of central authority has disappeared. President Lagos Chazarre of the convention gov ernment, Villa adherent, is only nom finally in control of the situation, the real rulers being the military chief tafns and the committee on public health. the latter being fashioned after the French revolutionary organization. This body has already made nearly 1000 denunciation of enemies of the revolution Yesterdays session of the convention broke up in uproar because Perez Tailor, a socialist, warned the members that starvation would force American intervention. Soto y Cana, a Zapata leader and president of the committee on public health. challenged Tailors statement and carried a mo- ton to vote an additional half million dollars to feed the troops defending the city. defeating motion to appro-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
SUBMARINE LuRKED
 BEHIND AMERICAN SHIP.
Made Bark Stand By As submarine
 Waited to Torpedo Russian.

Liverpool, July IF, 2.10 a. m--How an American ship is alleged to have been used as a shield by German submarine for the sinking of another vessel is the story related by members of the crew of the American bark Normandy, which has arrived here from Gulfport, Miss
 The story Is that the Normandy was stopped by a German submarine sixey miles southwest of Turkish Rock off the southeast coast of Ireland Friday night. The captain was called aboard the submarine where his papers were examined and found to show that the ship was chartered bn an American firm January $.
 The captain of the bark it was as- serted, was a1lawed to return to the Normandy, but under the threat that his ship would be destroyed unless he stood by and obeled orders. There's orders. it was stated, were that he was to act as e shield for the submarine, which lay around the side of the bark hiding itself from an approaching vessel This vessel proved to be the Russian steamer leo. Presently the submarine submerged and proceeded around the bow of the Normandy, so the story went( and ten minutes lat CT the crew of the Normandy saw the Leo blown up.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Jungle Grave for Cruiser
KoNlessERe DESTROYED IN
 AFRICAN RIVER.
ASSISTED BY AIRCRAFT
German Protected Cruiser Is Complete Wreck After Two Attacks by Brit ish River Monitors-Made Vigorous Defense.

London, July 12. $40 p. m--The Admiralty announces that the German cruiser Konigsberg which in the fall of last year took refuge from the British fleet in the RufiJi river in German East Africa, has been totally wrecked by British river monitors. The Konigsberg was a vessel of s.34s tons and had a speed of about 23 knots She was a protected cruiser.
 The announcement of the Admiralty follows:
 Two months ago the Admiralty de- namely the Severn. Captain Eric Full lerton and the Mersey. Commander Robert A. Wilson, to assist the com mander-in-c of the Cape station, Vice-Admiral H. King Hall, in these operations.
 Germans Shooting Accurate.
 'The position of the Konigsberg was accurately located by air craft, and as soon as the monitors were ready the operations were begun On the morn ing of July 4, the monitors entered the river and opened a fire to which the Konigsberg replied immediately, firing salvos with five guns with accuracy and rapidity. The Mersey was hit twice and four men were killed and four wounded by one shell.
 "As the Konigsberg was surrounded by jungle the aeroplanes experienced great difficulty in locating the fall of our shot. She was hit five times early in the action, but after the mon- itors had fired for six hours the aero- planes reported that the Konigsberg's s masts were still standing.
 koniesberg On Fire.
 "A salvo then burst on her and she caught fire heavily between her masts She continued to fire with one gun in- termittently for awhile but for the last part of the engagement she did not fire at all, either on account of am- munition or the disablement of her guns.
 Although not totally destroyed as a result of this engagement she probably was incapitated. The commander in chief reports that the task of the mon- itors was an extremely difficult one on account of the jungle and the trouble of accurately spotting shots, but that mouth, Captain Donfs Champion, or which ship the commander in chief flew his flag and which followed them across the bar of the river and en- gagged the small guns on the banks while H. M. s. Pioneer, Commander T. w. Biddlecombe, Royal Australian navy, engaged the guns at the mouth of the river.
 Finished the Job.
 'To complete the destruction of the Konigsberg the commander-in int -chiet ordered a further attack on July Ii and a telegram now has been re- ceived stating that the ship is a to- tai wreck. In this last engagement our casulties were only two mer wounded on the Mersey."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
TRYING TO PROVE HILL
 EXCEEDED LEGAL LIMIT
Jeremiah Donovan contestins Seat of
 Fourth District Congressman.


 Stamford. Conn. July 12.-Taling of evidence in the action brought by For mer Congressman Jeremiah Donovan democrat, of Norwalk, contesting the seat of Congressman E. J. Hill of Nor walk. republican, in the national House of Representatives from the fourth Connecticut district, began here today.
 Donovan alleges that Hill in his campaign exceeded the legal limit for expenses. Hill denies this and makes the counter charge that Donovan ex- pended more than the law allows. The statutory limit in this district for ez- penditure by congressional candidate Is $750.
 A c. Wheeler, political agent fof Mir. Hill, occupied the stand for most of the afternoon and he was subjected to close cross examination by Ho- mer s. Cummins. MT. Donovan's coun- sel. Mir. Wheeler thought the exact contributions in his district were less than 31,000.
 MT. Cummings went into the details of contributions made by manufactures and people throughout the county. Wheeler ssId the contributions were made by friends of MT. Hill because of their admiration for him." Wheeler declared emphatically that Mir Hill had no hand in the contributions.
 In the morning, J. Henry Roraback, chaairmn of the republican state cen- tral committee was on the stand. Mfr. Roraback presented a statement cov- ering the receipts and expenditures of the committee during the last cam paign showing disbursements in the state of about $21.000. No part of this amount he said had been expended in the fourth congressional district The money spent in this district he said had been raised. by the fourth con- gressional district committee. Ills list included $1,000 from A C. Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
RELIEF FROM STARVING
Hoped For Now With City in Hands of
 Carranza Forces.

Washington. July 12.-with the oc-' cupation of Mexico City by Carranza forces under General Pablo Gonzalez. high officials of the United States look hopefully for the establishment of e government in that city and the unin- terrupted passage of relief supplies to the famine stricken population.
 General fVlla, however, has informed the American government that his vic- tory over the Carranza troops under General Obregon south of Aguascalien- tes was most decisive, and that he has sent a large expeditionary force of cavalry which already threatens Obre- gon's communications with his base, and is pressing onward within 100 miles of Mexico City after having cap tured all the towns between eLon and Irapuato.
 Several thousand we'll equipped men are in the flying column which Villa has sent out under some of his trusted lieutenants. They are relying on an alleged shortage of ammunition in Obregon's army and their ability to keep him from getting a further sup ply at his base. From these advices. officials conclude that the warfare in the central part of the republic is about to be carried forward now with more vigor than has been apparent in sew eral weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
ATTEMPTED HoLDuP OF
 BRITISH AMBASSADOR
By Six Men on Night After iHoIt's At
 tack on Morgan.

New York, July 12.@Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the BritiSh ambassador, was rid ing in an automobile which six men attempted to hold up on the night fol- lowing Frank Holts' attack on J. P. Morgan on July last, it was revealed here tonight as a result of a complaint made to the police by James Patterson, a chauffeur for MT. Morgan, who was driving the car
 The British ambassador had left the Morgan home in Glen Cove for a visit to the home of Willard D. Straight in Greenvale, l.. l., when the men, who had an automobile, suddenly appeared in the road and, according to the police, attempted to stop the Morgan machine. Their machine stood at the roadside. Patterson. however, increased his speed and caused the men to jump aside. In an instant they were in their car and dashing in pursuit of the ambassador, but were easily outdistanced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
LlFEsENTENcE FOR
 JOHN R. LAWSON
Colorado Labor Leader-New Trial
 Denied.

Trinidad. Col, July 1a-John R. Lawson. labor leader convicted of murder in connection with the strike disorders, was denied a new trial by Judge Granby Hillyer in district court here today.
 Lawson was sentenced to spend the remainder of his life at hard labor in the state penitentiary.
 Lawson Read Statement.
 Lawson read a lengthy statement in which he maintained his innocence, charged that he had been made the victim of "a corporation-contro1 prosecution'' and alleged that his trial had been a ''travesty on justice.' During the reading Lawson faltered more than once. With few remarks to the defendant, Judge Hil1yer pro- nounced sentence. A tense silence pre- vailed in court when the prisoner read his statement He said in part:
 Tn the name of the courts of my country, which I respect, I protest against your right to pass any judg- ment on me. It is undenied in this bench this spring for the trial of my self and my associates Fresh from the employment of the coal operators Of Colorado, including the Rockefellers who have engineered these prosecu- tions, yourself a coal company attor- n6y you WnO were so pr6JuQlceQ against me that my case in this court was a travesty on justice. Today the supreme court of Colorado in Denver is reviewing your conduct" Lawson charged that he had been 'the victim of a hand-picked jury and with lips that trembled. con c1uded:
 -Solemnly facing iron bars and pris- on walls, I assert my love for justice and my faith in it's ultimate triumph not a justice Of the ordinary, but of reality extending to men, women and children whose proper equality of op- portunity it embraces"
 Stay of Execution. Attorney F. w. Clark. representing Lawson, was granted sixty days to file bill of exceptions and thirty days stay of execution. Counsel also asked that pending action on the appeal by the supreme court that the convicted man be allowed bond. This the court said could not be granted and the | labor leader was taken to jail Lawson was cinvicted on May oi first degree murder for the killing oi John Nimmo, deputy sheriff, on Oct l 25, 1913 Nimmo fell during a fight 1 between strikers and mine guards and ] deputies. The prosecution charged that the strikers were in personal command l of Lawson.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
AERoPuANE MOTORS
 FOR NAVY TESTS.
Department Has a Number of New
 Types to Try.

Washington, July 12.-Several new aeroplane motors soon will be delivered to the navy department for testing pur- poses. Secretary Daniels said today, however, that until a type of motor satisfactory for naval use is determin- ed upon and it is known how rapidly they can be supplied. it Is improbable that the number of naval aircraft to be recommended to congress will be fixed by the general board. If the makers of the motor finally selected are able to supply them rapidly enough, the navy probably will not now go into motor construction. The Pensacola yard, however, will be selected for building motors if the government un- -dertakes to make its own engines.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
FLOODS IN CHINA.
American Red Cross Sends s1,ooo to
 Aid Sufferers.

Washington, July 17s-Lcss- of many lives as result of unprecedented floods in provinces of Kwang Tung and Kwang Si. China, was announced pertinent from Consul General Ches- hire at Canton. The dispatch asked that the Red Cross be- notified
 Miss Mabel Boardman. chairman of the Red Cross relief conamittee, con- tered with Secretary Lansing of the state department tonight and later directed that $1,o0o be tsiegraphed to Canton to aid the flood sufferers. At the same time it was announced that the Red Cross headquarters here would be glad to transmit any contributions ehat might be made by the American public.
 The 1000 sent by the society was all available for the purpose ins the present state of the organization s contingent fund
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
AUTO TURNED TURTLE
 AFTER HITTING FENCE
D. A. -Lonsano of New Haven Killed
 Near Berlin.

Berlin, Conn, July 12S-Dt. A.. Lirn- EAxo, Of New Haven was ki1ied late today, when the auto h which he was biding with Arthur M. RunembMr& and Michael Hhrr1eon, also oe New Rawen. turned turtle in lot ln Wshsear's Hfli, two miles nor4h o& tho eeaa&er. Rosmburg. who ooudRcts taaortng establishment, was driving the car when hs lost oontxu1. The Gnaca11ne tipped into e fence ana finally turned upside down. LonEano, who was in RoHenburg,s employ, dfed in i've sxnin- htes from a fractured shafu
 Rosenburg was unconscious for ten nlnMtes, but was Iaker able Co leave lor his home Harrison escaped tn- Nry. Harrison was 63 yeaxg old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
MIDNIGHT FIRE IN
 PUTNAM CLOTHING STORE
Of Unknown orisin-Damage from
 $2,o0o to $5.0oo.
Special to The Bulletin )

Putnam, July 12.-Damage estimated Rt from $2.000 to $5,000 was caused by a fire that broke out in the Put
 ham Clothing companys store in the Central block at midnight. The fire was practically under control at 1 o'clock. The fire broke out on the second floor of the building and had gained considerable headway before It was discovered. The stock was se- ttously damaged by smoke and water and there will probably be damage to other tenants in the building. Judge Edward G. Wright has a store in the removed. Searls & Russell, attorneys, have offices there and there are other offices and businesses in the block but hone of them will suffer serious loss. How the fire originated is not known.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
MAcHiNfsTs INSIST THAT
 MELLWRieHTs JOIN UNION
Either with Them or ironworkers in
 Rridgeport-Strike Otherwise,

Bridgeport, July 12-The machinists employed in the shops of the Reming- ton Arms company tonight informed officers of the concern that unless the mtllwrights join either the machinists' or ironworkers' unions, they will go on a strike. About 300 structural iron workers struck this morning because of differences between the unions over matters of Jurisdiction. The mill Wrights and carpenters each claim that the installation of certain ma cnlnery falls within their jurisdiction.
 It is said that the matter in dispute has been of long standing in the American Federation of Labor
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Depends Upon Edise

meet this new danger with new de- vices that will assure peace to our country by their effectiveness.
 Depends Upon Edison.
 With you it might be well to asso- clate a few men prominent in special lines of inventive research, and would like also to consult with you as to who those men should be. It is, of course, your aid that I rely upon most and if you are not able, for any reason, to do this, will frankly hesitate to undertake the matter at all. Should you feel like accepting the task, how ever, know the relief which the coun- try would feel in these trying times at the announcement that you are aiding us in this all-important matter.
 If you could let me know as early as you may how you feel about this, l would appreciate it, as everything waits upon your answer, and think we ing to take the matter up at all"
 Edison Makes Suggestions.
 In announcing that he would gladly accept Secretary Daniels invitation, MT. Edison said that he believed that the proposal so important that it should be. attended to at once, while the war in Europe was bringing before the public the importance of encourag- ing and developing ideas and inven- ttorS of Amertcans-eSpecia officers and men Of the army and navy.
 The United States is far behind in these matters," said Mir. Edison. T believe 1t Is highly important for a board of civilians, made up of engi- neers from leading industries, to be formed for the purpose of looking into the feasibility of ideas developed by young men While all ideas that will De submitted may not be feasible, at least they wfA have the benefit of ex- pert Judgment and advice.
 Tn addition to fhe advisory board o1 engineers. would also suggest a de- parrment of experimentation where ideas might by tried out The cost would be nominal. Only a few acres of land would be required with proper buildings and a corps of ef1icent men calculated to carry out experiments under direction of those suggesting them, after they have been approved
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
stearnsfffp N1oveqsrenta.

ufverpod. July 1O.-gailed. steamer New York New York. Bordeanx. July 10.-Sailed, steamer La Touratne, New York.
 New. York, July -Siguuaaled, steamer Roohambeau Bordeaux for New York. Dock a. m. Tuesday
 New York, July 12-.Arrived, steamer Vasi1efs Constantinos. Piraeue.
 London, July 12.--ArTived, steamer Ecrinthian, Montreal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
RAISING LIMIT ON
 FRENCH DEFENSE BONDS
eiTI Introduced Increasing It One 5iI-
 lion Francs.

Paris. July 12, 4.5o D. m.-The min ister of finance. M. RIbot. introduced in the chamber of deputies a bill reis- ing the limit of issue of national de- fense bonds from 5000. .000. 900 francs ($1, 200, 900, ,000) Jas fixed in the law of May IS. to s7,00o. 100000 francs. Sub scriptions already have exceeded the previous limit by 10000. 900 franca-
 The French public in eleven months donal bonds
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Sir Edward Grsy's Esns sseAsr

ward Grey. the secretary of state for loreign affairs, who relinqahsted his euties on May 8d last to rest Mis eVea which had been strained by excassfNe hse, returned fo sthe foreign office fhfs Afternoon gft1l wearing glasses, but
 with his eyesight much improved. He Hid not, however, resume his official
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
WAsHINGToN's MARINES
 GUARDING RADIO STATION.
But ouiet Has Been Restored Now In
 Haiti.

Washington, July Iz.-Rear Admiral Caperton, commanding the cruiser Washington, at Cape Hattten, Hatd, night that quiet had been restored there and the French cruiser Des CaF- tes, which landed marines several weeks ago to protect foreign interests, had left port
 The detachment Of ze marines landed from the Washington is still guarding the radio station and other properties.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Rumania Offered TsrritorisI compsn-
 aation.

London. July 1s, s1o a. m-Rn- mania has been given a m onth with In which to accept or reject an offer of territorial compensation for her ac- tive military assistance or neutrality, according to the Timex Balkan cor respondent at Soda last Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Erenoh oold Pourina in.

Paris. Sunday, July Il. 6.30 M- m. (delayed in transmission9 The flow of gold from the private stocks of the public interest in the Bank of France conttnues- More than 10000 persons deposited gold at the bank during Fri day and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Conditions Becoming Desperate Military Officials
 Hamper Every Endeavorto Bring Food Into City
FOURTEEN CARLOADS OF GRAIN HELD UP
Practically All SembIance of Central Authority Has Dsap peared-Brawis on Streets Between Villa and Zapata Troops-Convention Votes Half Million to Feed Troops But Defeats Motion for Money for Food for Hungry People.

priate funds with which to feed the hungry populace.
 The people remain apathetic under this treatment. but there fs much dis order from the brawls among the troops.
 The foregoing despatch was f1ed before the evacuation of the city by the Zapata forces on July 10 and the entry of the Carranaz troops, but con- stitutes the latest news thus far re- ceived direct from Mexico City on ac- count of the interruption in cable com munication.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
DALLAS BIDS FOR
 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Would Make Cash Contribution of $1oo, ,0oo-CoIiseum for 25,ooo Peo- pie.

New York, July 12.-wilIiam F. Mc- Combs, chairman of the democratic national committee, received today from Dallas. Texas. an offer of $100, 900 as a cash contribution to the funds of the national democratic committee should the 1916 convention be held in that city; Dallas also pledges a coli scum seating 25,000 persons and ade- quate accommo odations for both dele gates and visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Ruasian Honors for EnaIIsh.

London. July 12. l,17 D. ms-It was announced heree today that Emperor Nicholas of Russia has conferred the cers and crew Of the British suD- marine which recently sank a German battleship in the Baltic
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
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Enuliah AvIator,a Machine Eall.

London, July 1a, Il D. m.-Henry Riley, an aviator, was killed today at Brighton by the fall of his aeroplane The observer who was with him in the machine was slightly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Submarines Sink Two TrawIers.
 London, July 12, HIS p. m--The trawlers Hainton and Syrian have been sunk by German subma- rines in the North sea The crews were landed at Grimsby.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13
Killed in Powder Mill Explosion.

Louisville. Ky, July 12.-william C. Waddell, superintendent. and two ne gro worlSmen. were killed, and several other workmen injured when an ex- plosion wrecked the mixing house of the United Safety Powder company's plant at Jeffersontown, near here to- ffay
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Jacob Pfeffer, editor of the Jewish World of Philadelphia, completed the sixteenth day of his program of nothing to eat for breakfast and half that for luncheon and dinner"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Dr. Anna Howard shaw's auto has been levied on by the tax collectors of a state tax of $126 which D-. Shaw has refused to pay for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Under the eugenio marriage law weddings in Wisconsin decreased from 21,052 in 1913 to 17,245 in 1914, ac- cording to Dr. c. A. Harper, Secre- tary of the State Board of Health.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

While swimming off Manhattan Beach. Jacob Yaraf of New York. sud- denly became i'll and was swept off shore and drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Judge Swann, of the New York Gen. eral Sessions Court has offered his services without compensation in the investigation Governor Whitman has inaugurated of the State prisons.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Eiaht wireless operators from the Naval Radio Service have been in- stalled at the sayville plant
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Between 100000 and 10000, 900 feet of logs drifted down the Mira mfchi river and out into the Gulf of St. Lawrence as the result of the breaking of a big bomb in the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-13

Tn . quarrel among lumbermen near third Connecticut Lake, Mejara Po- sario was killed by blow from an axe.