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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
tinued until the captured trenches are l put into condition to resist assaults.

tinued until the captured trenches are put into condition to resist assaults
 Ground Gained by French.
 The correspondent has seen the ground gained by the French and com pared the positions occupied months ago with those held today. The French commanders. who find the courage and with each success, express the opinion that the Germans have been somewhat disheartened by feeling that French at tacl1s are successful and that their able pluck, have been comparatively useless.
 Artillery of Heavy caIibre.
 The French are employing such quantities of artillery, newly con- Structed and of heavy calibre, that they can combine and concentrate their fire in way not seen before in this war. The French officers say their guns can dominate the adversarys po- sitions at any time or place. Used 1,5oo,ooo ProiectiIes.
 During the 20 days advance in the Champagne region the French have used 100000 projectiles against Ger man positions. All along this front one heard narratives of deeds of individual soldiers and of officers. Saw Battery in Action. LAiC AOA1 1OSpOI1OSIII SetW ct UdIl0Ty III action. An officer was posted some where toward the front, whence he could observe accurately how the shells were bursting. He gave his in- structions by telephone. These were l received by a sergeant who called out | in penetrating voice the modif1ca- tions:
 "No. 4-10O metres to the right l. 'NO. 1-50 metres ahead" This chanting. as it were, of ranges was audible a quarter of a mile away in all parts of the pine woods. It was 1 followed in two or three seconds by a | crash of the gun, the roar of shell tearing through the air and then the dull detonation of the projectile, burst ing five or six miles distant. Occasionally there was a German 1 response. One shell dropped 25O yards away from where the correspondent stcod, cutting through a tree trunk and digging a deep hole. While the countryside is in this tur- mol the farmers tend their vines or go on with their spring planting and the children play war games.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
REPORTED THAT EITEL IS TO BE ToWED TO NEW YORK
Within the Three Mile Limit-Big Sea-
 going Tug Alongside Her.

Newport News, Va, March 2s.-Re- ports that the Prinz Eitef Friedrich would be lowed to New York within the three mile limit were current here tonight, following the arrival of big seagoing tug equipped with wireless which tied up to 8 shipyard pier close to the German cruiser.
 Marine men said that this would be possible. as the Eitel is now drawing less than 13 feet of water. The rumor was given credence in view of the re- ported request to Washington last night for protection within the three mile limit. Various suggestions were made as to the object of such move. Inasmuch as it would not change the status of the ship as long as she did not leave the jurisdiction of the United States, it has been suggested that the German government would prefer to have the ship informed in New York. Another suggestion is that the com mander of the German cruiser seeks to tempt warships of the allies to commit an unneutral act by attacking in American waters, or to lure them far ther away from the South Atlantic. for the welfare of some other German merchant raiders.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
ANTI-AUSTRIA MEETING
 HELD IN ROME.
Resolutions Passed Asking Government to @obtain by Arms the Frontiers"

Rome, March 2s, 1.45 a. m, via Paris, 7.20 D. m.-A large meeting was held here today by Italians who favor the taking Of Trent, Trieste and Dalmatia. Forces of troops were present to pre- vent disorders.
 A resolution was unanimously passed requesting the government to obtain Spy arms the frontiers of Italy.' After The meeting the crowd attempted to reach the Austrian embassy, but was charged by the troops and dispersed. Several arrests were made. Among thcse in attendance were senators, deputies and aldermen and the repre- sentatives of over 5000 clubs and as- sociations, some of the latter coming from other states.
 The hall in which the meeting was held was decorated with the flags of Trent. Trieste, Istria and Da1matia- Several orators made addresses among them Signor Barseilai, native of Trieste, who has been deputy for Rome for 25 years. He was greeted enthusi- asticaIly when he said the moment had arrived to take Trent, the key to northern Italy, and Trieste, the door to the Adriatic.
 General Ricciotti Garibaldi, his wife and their son Peppino were greeted with rounds of applause when they en- tered the hall. There were cries of Long live Garibaldi," Long live France and Down with Austria"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
STEAMER VosGEs WAS
 SUNK BY SHELLFIRE Of a German Submarine-Was Under Fire Over Two Hours.

London, March 2S, 1O40 p. m.-The steamer Vosges, which was sunk yes terday off the Cornish coast was sent t othe bottom by the shellfire of a, Ger man submarine. When it became known last night that the vessel had been sunk, there was no indication of the nature of the vessel that fired upon her.
 It was learned today that the Bosges was under fire for over two hours. In addition to her chief engineer, who was killed, two officers and two members of the crew of the Vosges and woman passenger were wounded.
 By skilful handling, the captain of the Vosges prevented his steamer from being torpedoed and the submarine opened fire upon the ship with her guns. The steamer was getting away from the submarines when a shell hit her funnel and her speed was reduced As the Vosges was making water, the captain ordered his passengers and crew into the boats. The captain says the submarine still kept up it's fire, riddIing the boats and that it> did not disappear until a patrol vessel, noticing the signal of distress from the Vosges, came on the scene. Soon afterward the Vosges sank.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
Submarine Was
 Located Sunday
GRAPPLES HAD AN ANCHOR IN
 STEAD OF MISSING BOAT.
DIVERS WENT DOWN
Portions Brought to the Surface-7he Four Submarines of the Hawaiian Division Were Examined Only Month Ago.

Honolulu, March 2S.-The submerg- ed submarine F4 has been located outside the harbor, it was announced tonight. Portions of the superstruc- face. The dredge California will shift moorings, tugs will criss-cross in all directions and. an attempt will be made to lift the submarine.
 GrappIes Had Anchor.
 Diver Agaz and Evans went down the two cables thought to have been attached to the submarine and found that the heavy body is an old anchor. Diver Evans reported that he found nothing at the bottom.
 Diver Made Worlds Record.
 Agraz, whose descent to a depth of 215 feet is said by naval authorities to be a worlds record, spent P minutes on the downward journey and nine and a helf minutes in the ascent. He wore only a helmet. The experience apparently caused him no distress.
 Boat Was in Good Condition.
 Honolulu, March 2S.-The positive statement was made here today by Naval Constructor Julius Tuner that division were examined as to theft sta- bility only a month ago. He said that all were found in good condition.
 Constructing Diving Bell.
 w. c. Parks, a civil engineer, has started construction of an immense diving bell a fifty-four inch cast iron pipe seven feet in height, filled with plate glass ports. The diving bell is expected to be ready for use tomor- row.
 F4 Always Unlucky.
 Portland, Oregon, March 2S.-"The F-4 has been the unluckiest boat in the fetilla," wrote George L. Deeth to friend here dated March '. Deeth was a member of the submarines crew.
 The letter told of an explosion that had occurred on the vessel the day previous.
 The explosion almost wrecked the inside of the boat" Deeth wrote 'It Bruised ntzsa6er of us by hurling us against the side of the ship. I was thrown against the top of the boat
 In the same letter Deeth said that the F4 would go to Pearl Harbo1 the following day to have another main motor installed in place of one that was burned up the other day
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
APOSTLE OF THE CHURCH
 OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
To Lay Bare All Facts in Connection
 with "Love CuIts.''

Alliance, Ohio, March 28-That he had experienced a vision directing him to lay bare all of the facts in con- nection with the Love Cult was the statement today of Percy George, self styled Apostle of the Church of the Kingdom of God
 Georges statement was made to- day to Chief of Police France.
 The vision, George said, had direct ed him and his flock to give all in formation in their possession concern Ing the death of Amy Tanner, a young woman, after her forcible removal from the brotherhood home to the hospital where she died
 Chief of Police France announced today that he will conduct an inves- tigation independent of the county of fcials. To this end he has subpoenaed several witnesses. Sister George, the spirit bride'' of the Apostle is expected to return from Cleveland to- day to testify before the coroner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29

The forces of the triple entente DOW CTS are still arrayed at various places in heavy battles against the troops of the Teutonic allies. The latest of gagements are waging in northern France, northern Poland, in the Car pathian region and in the vicinity Of the Black sea in the Caucasus.
 Probably the hardest fighting is go- ing on in the Carpathians and in West Central Poland, although an encoun- ter of no mean proportions apparent 1y has taken place on the heights or the Mouse in France where the French war office declares that about 800 yards of trenches were taken from the Germans
 Berlin, however, denies this allega- ton an dasserts that the German arms were victorious here.
 Likewise Petrograd and Vienna are at variance with regard to who has had the upper hand in the Carpathi- ans, both asserting that they have captured positions and large numbers of men At one place, Petrograd says. the Russians destroyed three batta- lions of Austrians.
 In north and central Poland the fighting is characterized as stubborn, respectively west of the Niemen and the vicinity of the rivers Skwa and Omulew.
 A defeat of the Turks in the Black sea region anu B O1 tIIS forcing of the Ottoman troops back in the vicinity of the Tchoruk is chronic1ed by Petrograd.
 There has been an attack by allied aviatorS on the German aviation camp at Ghiste1les, Belgium, and a heavy bombardment has been heard coming from the Gulf of Saros. This latter operation probably was directed against the Turkish forts on the Gal lipoli peninsula. In the Dardanelles, except for a battleship throwing shells into batteries at Kalid Bahr there has been nothing going on except the work of the mine SweeperS.
 German submarines again are oper- ating in the Irish sea and it is believed that at least one more merchant ship has been sunk by them.
 Nothing startling has developed on the political side of the situation. Au- thoritative information in Rome is to the effect that Austria-Hungary has never opened direct negotiations with Italy concerning possible territorial sessions and that it is because of this that Italy continues her military prep arations not knowing what the future may bring her. The Italian Alpine troops of the 1883 category and the artillery and engineer reserve officers have been summoned to the colors.
 Berlin reports the Bulgarian pre- mier as having said in an interview that Bulgaria has decided to maintain her neutrality as long as it is in the interest of the country to do so The Greek government in @ statement de- cIares that it is doing everything in it's power "to avoid possible dangers '
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
EITEL MUST GO TO SEA ~ OR INTERN SOON.
Reports Are Current That She Will
 Dash to Sea.

Washington, March 2S.-Not many more hours remain for the German commerce raider cruiser PrinZ Eitel Friedrieh to hold her status in Ameri- can refuge at Newport News. While government officials still maintain se- crecy as to the time given the vessel to make repairs, that time is known to have almost expired, and Com mander Max Thierichens either must dash soon for the open sea, where en- mics are lurking, or submit to intern ment of his ship by the United States for the remainder of the European war.
 Although officials generally have be- heved that the Prinz Eitel would eventually be interned, the despatch of the battleship Alabama to Hampton Roads on neutrality duty has served to indicate that the navy department may have reason to think she will put to sea, and reports are current that the German government has given notice of such an intention. In view of the fact that British and French warships have been waiting outside the three mile limit. it is declared the Washing ton authorities deem it essential to have means Of enforcing neutrality within the waters of American juris- dfction, although there is no disposi- tion to believe that British or French ships would violate neutrality by com ing inside the three-mile limit to at tack the Eitel Friedrich
 On leaving Newport News, the Eitel Friedrich would remain in coastal wa, ters within the three-mile limit, pro- ceeding up or down the coast A hours after the receipt of notice from the American government to depart To see that neutrality regulations are not violated in this regard is advanced here as one of the reasons for sending the battleship Alabama to Hampton Roads.
 The Alabama will leave Philadelphia tomorrow morning, arriving at Hamp- ton Roads Tuesday. This is regarded here as an indication that the EiteFe time limit does not expire before Tues day. Other war craft now at the Nor folk navy yard are the submarines D-1 D-2, D-3, G1 and G-2. It is not probable that any of these would be used to go outside the capes
 Treasury and navy department off, cials communicated tonight with cus- toms officials at Newport News, but nothing was made public concerning the interchanges. It was believed however, that instructions were sent relating to the Prinz EiteI and that a report was received on observations made late in the day at Newport News
 The Prinz Eitel was reported still at her dock tonight, with smoke com ing from both of her stacks. Until the last few days there has been smoke from one stack only.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
EXPLOSION OF sMokEtEss
 POWDER IN NEW YORK.
Three Men Were Burned, One Fatally Bought Shells from Junk Dealer.

New York, March 2S.-Three men were burned, one fatally, in an explo- sion of smokeleGs powder which they were removing from shells in a lower East Side building here today. A quantity of wire and the works of an alarm clock found after the concussion led the police to investigate on the theory that the place might be a bomb factory.
 The men, all foreigners were found in the basement when the police enter ed the building. One of them said they had bought the shells from a junk dealer and were taking them apart to sell the metal. They had removed about 100 pounds of powder from the shells, which were of the rifle and shotgun variety, when one of the trio accidentally snapped the percussion cap on shell and sent a spark into the powder. The charge of having ex- plosives in their possession without a permit was made against them and the owner of the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29

Cha1ons- Sur Marne, France, March 2S.--Eleven thousand German dead have been taken from the trenches won by the French during 20 days of fight ing in the Champagne country. The German losses in killed, in prisoners and in wounded are estimated by the French military authorities at 50,0O0. The German wastage, they say, has been two to one compared with the French losses, because the Germans would try to regain lost ground by repeated and obstinate counter attacks
 Buried in Punches.
 It was in these counter attacks, sup ported by relatively inadequate artil- lery against the allied troops, that so many German soldiers have fallen. The graves in which they are buried by fifties and by hundreds are thick upon a narrow front of some 15 miles.
 For nearly month now the French, their officers declare, by the superior ity of their artillery and by a certain irresistible spirit, have daily gained ground-sometimes few hundred yards of trenches; on other days a mile of frontage from three to five hundred yards deep.
 Germans Bringing Up New Troops.
 The Germans are bringing up new contingentS steadily. They have had in action on this segment of the fight ing lines during March five army corps or about 100000 men. Yet every even ing the French officers assert that the French have held somewhat more of the field than they did the evening be- fore.
 The Associated Press correspondent has been over the ground and found that this is what has taken place:
 French Artillery.
 The French artillery, numerous and concentrated, at times Subdues the German guns and tears up parts of the German trenches by sustained shell fire. Then, at a moment signalled by telephone, the guns cease and the men in the trenches with reserves crowded in the approaches, jump out and make a quick run for the trenches opposite: Then body to body fighting finishes the attack
 Barriers of Bursting Shells.
 Meantime a barrier of bursting shells behind the German front line prevents reserves from coming up. This is con-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
ALPINE TROOPS ARE
 CALLED TO THE coLoRS.
Italian Government to Give Them Ser
 vice for 45 Days.

Rome, Italy, March 27, 1910 D. m, via Paris, March 28, 11.35 a. m.-All the Alpine troops of the first category, born in 1883, have been called to the rolors by the Italian war department Tor 45 days
 The official military journal also calls to the coIors all artillery and en- gfneer reserve officers for 60 days from April 16.
 organized especially to defend the mountain passes leading into Italy. This force consists of eight regiments (28 battahons) of Alpine infantry and two regiments of 34 mountain artillery batteries. In addition to these, there are three regiments of heavy artillery of ten batteries each, one regiment of horse artillery of eight batteries and .er regiments of fortress artillery.
 The engineers. whose reserve officers
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
ARE DRIVING TURKS
 TOWARD ARTvEN.
Russians Advance in the Black Sea
 Coast Region.

Petrograd, March 2S, via London, 3.15 p. m.-The chief of staff of the Russian army headquarters in the Caucasus to- day gave out the following statement
 ''On March 26 the Turks attempted an offensive movement in the Black sea coast region, but they were thrown back to the left bank of the Arkhave In Chorokh Pass our units continue to drive the Turks toward Artvin.
 'In the direction of the Sanganluk mountains and in the valley of Alas kert there have been minor engage ments. In other directions there has been no modification in the situation"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
Are Fighting at MatamOras
VILLA FORCES LOSE % OFFICE RS
 THE FIRST DAY.
200 MEN ARE WOUNDED
The Constitutionalist Losses Were Thirty three Wounded and Eight kiIIed-ViIIa Forces Made But Little Progress Sunday.

San Antonio, Texas, March 2S.-The constitutionalists losses in the first days fighting at MatanloroS were 33 wounded and eight killed, according to private advices received here. Colonel Bracopio Elizondo was wounded, but not fatally. A Villa officer is quoted as having admitted that he was the only man out of the general staff not wounded, leading to the belief that at least 20 Villa officers were s1illed or wounded. He said there were about 200 wounded and killed soldiers ata the rear.
 Villa Forces Make Little Progress.
 Brownsville, Texas, March 2S.-Villa troops today made little progress in their effort to capture the Mexican border city Matamoros from the Car ranza forces and grave apprehenSionS were aroused here that the siege would not be declded without the use of ar tillery which might seriously endanger American lives and property here.
 In expectation of bombardment, Brownsville citizens and civil authori- ties conferred as to what measures might be taken for protection and plans were made to ask United States officials to make representations to General Rodriguez, commanding the attacking forces, concerning the danger to Americans if any bombardment was started. It also was planned to call on GOVeTnOr FerSuSOn or I0XaS, TOT protection, if necessary.
 There was no fighting today except occasional shots several miles south of the city and Villa officers announced they were awaiting the arrival of ar tillery.
 Two Wounded in Brownsville.
 The probability of shells falling in Brownsville was demonstrated by the wounding of two persons in the resi- el~ !, bullets, during the first assault on Matamoras trenches. This attack was a furious charge of 200 cavalry.
 It proved a costly failure for the Villa forces, whose losses are of wounded.
 The Carranza losses were ten killed and 45 wounded-, 7-z=-se=a4 s=-sa powerful enough, it was pointed out, to cope with nine 3-inch field pieces of the defenders, none of which was fired yesterday. In addition, the Car ranza troops are said to have four 31a inch guns.
 Concealed Machine Guns Won.
 Concealed machine guns won sev- eraf brilliant successes for the Car ranza forces in the open fighting A troop of 250 Villa cavalry, circling five miles south of Brownsville, ap- preached a machine gun trench hidden beneath brush. The were trotting past when the machine guns opened fire. The entire troops was reported killed or wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
RUSSIANS ARE PUSHING
 THROUGH cARPATHIANs
Toward the Plains of Northern Hun. gary-Germans Reinforce Austrians.

Petrograd, March 2S, 4.30 p. m.. via London, TAO p. m.-The Russians have pushed their front well through the Carpathian mountains toward the plains of northern Hungary in the vicinity of Bartfeld. capturing an Aus trian position five miles due south of Tarof.
 By taking the Austrian positions at the source of the Ondava river at Mini Polianska. 12 miles northeast of Bartfeld, the Russians gained con trol leading direct to Bartfeld and Southward to Svidnik and to the val ley of the Ondava.
 The Austrians recently were rein. forced by German troops and are making hard fight to prevent them selves being driven into the open country which lies twenty miles behind them,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
HAWERHILL HEMMED IN
 WITH BRUSH FIRES
Entire Fire Department Called Out
 Volunteers Assist.

Haverhi1l, Mass, March 2S.- This city was hemmed in today by brush fires which burned over hundreds of acres in the north and south sections, slightly damaging half a dozen dwell ing houses, seriously threatening many other wooden buildings and covering the whole city with pail of smoke. The entire fire department was in ac- ton and assistance was obtained from street department employees and nu- merous volunteers. The fires are still in progress and the owners of several dwellings in the pathway of flames in the northern part of the city are throwing up earthworks around their houses to prevent the destruction of the buildings.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-29
THREE ELECTROCUTED
 BY STEPPING IN PUDDLE. Broken Cable Turned Its. 2,2oo Volts
 Into Wire Fence.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 28.-Whep Cornelius Valkhon went out to his rab- bit hutch today to procure a hare for a birthday dinner he stepped into pud- dle as he touched the latch of the hutch gate and fell dead. An electric cable had broken during the night and turn ed it's 2,200 volt current into the wire fence surrounding the hutch. Later two others were killed and three in jured.
 Mrs. Valkhoff saw her husband fall and rushed to his aid. She stepped into the puddle and fell dead across his body. Harris Skinner, who occupied half of the Valkhoff dwelling, was the next to invade the fatal short circuit, bent on rendering aid, and he, too, was killed. Three others were injured in efforts to recover the bodies, which proved impossible until the current had been shut off.