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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-01

Albert s. Main ofIieers of Hospital |
 Auxiliary.
 Harold s. Corbin of worcester spent | Thursday at his home here.
 R Bruce Banks has returned to San l Antonio. Texas after spending the summer in woodstock
 Jar of Preserves Burst.
 Mrs. Harriet Shippee, an attend ant at the town farm, has q bad cut on the wrist as the result of the burst ing of q jar of preserves while she
 R. c. Willard of Pawcatuck vis- tied with friends in Putnam Thurs
 F. ". Barber of this city is to speak at the Congregational church in South Killingly Sunday morning.
 At Thompson Monday the voters will pass upon the proposition of ap- propriating $4,000 to complete the new highway from Thomas Ryan's place to Brandy hill.
 County Homo Meeting Tuesday.
 E. H. Hall, E. H. Corttis and J. A. Dady, county commissioners. have an- nounced that the annual meeting of rthe board of management and com n4ittee of visitors of the Windham county home for children Is to be AAOAd aI tAAC AOkAAS AA0HC 4u66QGyk
 A heavy concrete base of generous diameter has been placed around the drinking fountain for horses in Union square in connection with the laying of new paving.
 A number of Putnam sportsrnen plan to be out today taking advmantage Of the first opportunity of the open sea- son to hunt ducks.
 The beautiful weather of Thursday afternoon attracted number of mefn- bers to the links of the Putnam Coun- try club, where an informal gathering is to be held this evening with games and other pastimes.
 Evanselistic Services. Throughout October evangelistic services are to be conducted at the Methodist church. The preaching is 1 to be by Miss Frances B. Adams, who will be heard for the first time on Sunday.
 1 Members of A. G. Warner, w. R. C., of this city, have accepted an invita- ton to visit with the members of Mo- Gregor, w. R. C., at Danielson on I Wednesday of next week.
 Norwich Defendant Must Pay Dam- l ages.
 In the case of George F. Holbrook of this city vs. Aaron Gordon of Dan- | ASA1OAA 1aAO ANOA WACA1B lO 4dFC BGGIl ITl0O in the superior court here. Judgment lby agreement was rendered in favor of the plaintiff for damages of $S97. .25 plus costs of s37.0s.
 Attention Of voters of Putnam is being called to the fact that at the annual town meeting next Monday | they will have an opportunity to vote for or against the proposed constitu- tional amendment of the constitution of the state providing for more ade- quate transportation allowances for Legislators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
AUSTRIAN

Vienna, Via London, Dec. 5.-The
Austro- Hungarian official communica-
ton as given out today says:
Russian front: There has been only
sporadic artillery fighting.
italian front: Yesterday the Ital-
ians on the Isonzo front confined
themselves to artillery firing and
changing their forces near Oslavia.
They. however, made isolated attacks
night and day, which We're repulsed.
ON the Tyrol front hostile artillery
developed a brisk activity against the
fortified region of Ladaro.
Southeastern front: There has
been further heavy fighting near Cele-
brio (Montenegrin border), the Mon
tenegrins being repulsed by group
operating from Foca, south of Plevel
je, our troops repulsed violent Monte
negrin counter attacks.
Among the war material captured
at Plevelje were a million infantry
cartridges and hundred artillery mu-
milton caissons We took 500 prisoners
south of Novipazar.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
Impatience Evident

The people of the Allied countries,
particularly those of France and Italy,
are becoming impatient over the con
tinued delays and the press is demand
onstrate to King Constantine and his
ministers and determination of the
surances demanded. New proposals are
said to have been made by France and
Great Britain in the hope of reaching
an agreement.
The attitude of Rumania also re-
mains undecided Since the dispatch
announcing the closing of Rumanian
ports TO foreign trade was received
and Europe is awaiting anxiously the
next move which will give a meaning
&c this order. The general belief here
is that the Rumanian government IS
waiting for the concentration of a suf-
a large enough Anglo French army in
southern Serbia to make victory Ger
tain before Joining the Allies.
Meanwhile the Austro- Germans and
Bulgarians continue rounding up the
few Serbian troops remaining in Ser
bia and are also prosecuting with
their usual energy the campaigns
against Montenegro.
Unusual calm prevails on the vari-
Gus battle fronts, even the Italians
apparently slackening their offensive,
probably in preparation for the next
phase which they hope will place Cor
liza in their hands. with other com
handing positions on which the Aus
TRAN hold has weakened during the
past weeks of heavy fighting.
The check suffered by General
ToWnshend in Mesopotamia is a severe
disappointment to the British public,
WHICH had looked upon this expedi-
ton as the brightest spot thus far in
the war. with the possible exception Of
Gen. Botha's conquest of German
Southwest Africa. Nothing has been
heard from Gen. Townshend since he
reached Kut- -Amara, where it is
likely he will make a stand as the
position is a very strong one, where
he could hold out until reinforcements
reached him. 1t is not only the mill
tary failure. but the effect the retire
ment will have on the British posses
sions in the East, which makes the
result unfortunate from the British
point of view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
FRENCH

Paris. Dec 5.-The following official
communication was issued by the war
office today
During the course of the day the
activity of the artillery has been more
intense on both sides. In Belgium our
artillery effectively shelled the under
ground passageways in the region OF
Het Sas, where hostile troop move
ments were reported.
Il: Artois our batteries energetically
replied to violent bombardment OF
orr trenches at Crassier Double, south
west of Loos. a few incendfary shells
we're fired on Arras without great dam
age.
"Between the Somme and the Disc
our trench guns destroyed enemy posts
north of Herbecourt and shelter Tor
machine guns under cupola toward
Tilloly. Mine fighting continued to our
advantage in the region of Frlse, IN
the ST Mard wood. east of Tracy-Le-
yalandon the heights of the Muse at
Les Eparges.
The Belgian communication READS
The night passed without incident. The
fire of our batteries arrested on va
rious occasions attempts at lombard
ment of Oostkerke and Nieukappel. We
destroyed two shelters and two trench
es of the enemy in the direction OF
Mannenkensvere and on the Yperlee
This afternoon our artillery dislodged
from the Terstylee farm German plon'
GERS who had opened fire on our ad-
vanced posts.
Army Of the east: Local actions OF
Dec 8 reported in the preceding COM
u1unication have been quite spirited
narticularly in the direction of kostu-
rino. where the Bulgarians bombarded
and attacked one of our positions and
were repulsed. On the Cerna two at
tempts to force a passage were checked
nv the fire of our artillery and infan-
try.
The Serbs having evacuated Monas-
tir. mixed patrols Of Austrians and
Bulgarians have entered the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
Ailitarism
Drives Chief
Seton from
Boy Scouts

New York. Dec ERNEST Thompson
Scion, naturalist and writer Of books
On nature, today announced his resie-
ration chief scout of the Bay Scouts
Of America. Mr.. Seton said he resign
e because Of gradual change to-
Nar1 policies to which he is opposed
'nt fur which he blames James e
West . this CITY, the present chief
scout executive.
"N-hterism now comes first and
Tord@ ,ft, the original purpose of the
movement second" according to Mr..
Seloa. VINO announced the formation
Of t.e Woodcrafts League inviting
members Of the Bay Scouts to join it,
When Baden Powell and I organized
'ae Boy Scouts Of England in190S and
the Boy Scouts Of America in 1870
Ar. Saton said. our purpose was TO
make all young people of america out
eocr children by teachiE them the
Joys Of outdoor life. AS originally form
80 ne Scouts of America was TO be a
message Of conservation and brother
hood
me study of trees, flowers and ma
lure ha continued. is giving way to
!g-W3-EiEg, drills ard other activi-
ueS II a military nature. thus destroy
l's TIE symbolism Of the organizat ton
as Il stands now, militarism comes first
and wocdcraft second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
BuIgQrS and AuStrO-Ger-
mans Accomplishing the
Final Aims OF Serbian
Ca111paign--Itaha11S Pre-:
pare New Offensive
Make Nen
Proposal
to Greece

Paris, Dec. 5.-The ministers
of the Quadruple Entente in
Athens had a conversation with
NJ. Skouloudis, the Grecian pre-
mior, at l o'clock Saturday aft.
ernoon to a news dispatch from
the Greek capital. A long con-
sultation of the cabinet ensued,
after which NJ. Skouloudis called
on the King. Circles which are
informed, continues the mes
sage, state that the representa-
tives of the Entente Powers
have received assurances that
the Greek reply to the Entente
representations will be found
satisfactory. A message to Ex-
change Telegraph Co. at Lon
don says the subject under con-
sideration is a fresh proposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
The Agreement Not to
Make Separate Peace

London Dec. 5--The text of the declaration signed
last week by the British foreign secretary Sir Edward
Grey and the French Italian, Japanese and Russian
bassadors London engaging each Of the five nations not
to conclude separate peace is follows:
"The Italian government having decided to accede to
the declaration between British French and Russian gov
ernments signed in London Sept g. 1914 which declaration
acceded to by the Japanese government on Oct 49,
1915 the undersigned duly authorized thereto by their
spective governments, hereby declare as follows:
"The British, French Italian. japanese and Russian
governments mutually engage not to conclude peace
atey during the present war;
The five agree that when terms of peace
to be discussed of the allies will demand cond
tons of without previous agreement of each of the
other allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
Bryan for
anOffer0f
Mediation

Washington, Dec. Sin a state
rent issued here tonight former
Secretary Bryan suggests that
Congress assure the President of
its readiness to support him in any
effort which he may see fit to make
to hasten the restoration of peace
in Europe.
An offer of mediation" he saws,
lis not only amply justified on the
ground Of humanity. but it is de-
nanded. There is abund.
ant reason to believe that the
President, either alone or in con-
junction with the executives Of the
other neutral nations, can secure
from the nations at war state.
rnent Of the terms upon which
peace is possible and such a state.
ment would be the beginning Of al
exchange Of views which would
lead to a treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
ISSUES DENIAL
HOSPITAL SHIPS
USED IMPROPERLY

London, Dec. 1.-The British govern
ment made statement today relative to
the assertion in various recent dis
patches from Berlin that British hospital
ships are being used improperly. The
statement follows:
In view of the allegations In German
wireless dispatches that British hospital
ships are being put to improper use, the
hospital ship Malretana has been eN-
amined at Naples by the American. Dan
ish and Swiss consuls. who jointly sign
ed a declaration that there were neither
combatants nor warlike stores aboard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
HUNDREDS ARE
BELIEVED DEAD
IN AN EXPLOSION

London, Dec. 5.-Destruction
of a large ammunition factory
at Halle, Prussian SaXony, by
an explosion, with the loss of
several hundred lives is report
ed in a message from Holding,
Denmark, to Copenhagen, for
warded by Reuters representa-
tive. 1t is said a similar disas-
ter was narrowly escaped at
Bogden, Silesia. The ammuni-
ton factory there, it is reported,
was saved by the discovery that
| it had been undermined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06

Washington, Dec. 5.-On the eve of
the 64th Congress Washington tonight
was enlivened by the arrival of belated
members and hundreds of visitors at
tracted by the opening Congress, the
Convention Of the Congressional Union
for Women Suffrage, which begins to-
morrow. and the meeting Of the Ma
tional Democratic committee Tuesday.
Democrats Organized
Democrats from the House and SEN
ate completed their organization plans
yesterday after a week of deliberation
during viii y obstacles threatened to
disturb a harmonious opening were
overcome. The Senate Democrats
agreed not to make the fight for clo-
ture rule, party issue, and the House
majority found a way to take care Of
the greatly increased representation of
the minority on committees. Legisla-
tive work did not figure materially in
the preliminary conferences. although
the subjects of national defense and
extension of american merchant ma
rine were generally recognized as par
amount in the deliberations over COM
mittee assignment.
Both houses will convene at noon.
In the lower branch, the first order Of
business will be the election of a
speaker. When South Trimble calls the
session to order Speaker Champ Clark
will be nominated by the majority
(o29) for reelection and Rep. Mann
of Illinois will be opposed by the
Republicans 197).
First Resolution
Speaker Clark, whose reelection
with the other majority nominees for
House offices is assured. upon taking
the chair. will recognize Rep. Frank
Mordell of Wyoming. This will signal
ize demonstration for woman suf-
frage. the Wyoming member having
been chosen to introduce the Susan B.
Anthony constitutional amendment for
Continued on Page +CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
UNUSUAL CALM ON ALL
WAR FRONTS OF EUROPE
OFFICIAL
REPORTS
GERMAN

Berlin, Dec. 5.-(By wireless to Say
vile. n. Y).-The war Office today gave
out the following statement
German ana Bulgarian attachments
entered Monastr and were welcomed
joyfully by the authorities and the peo-
pie.
In successful engagements near
Plevlje, Montenegro, and in the noun
tains northeast of Ipak, Montenegro. sew
eral hundred prisoners were taken.
"Bulgarians shelled the retreating enc
my southwest of Prisrind, Serbia (near
the Albanian border, defeated him and
captured more than 100 cannon and large
quantities of war material, among which
were 200 automobiles.
Serbian rear guards were repulsed In
the Yama mountains, and also half way
between kreova and Ochrda southwest
ern Serbia. near the Albanian border).
There is nothing to report from the
eastern or western war theatres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
REPEL ATTEMPTS
TO INVESTIGATE

Shanghai. Dec. 6.-The crew of the
Chinese cruiser Chaotic mutinied last
night and opened fire on two other
Warships and the arsenal. The fire was
returned, the engagement lasting for
an hour. Several shots fell in the for
eign concession.
Apparently the outbreak has been
confined to the Chao-Ho. The Chinese
authorities announce that she will be
Shelled and sunk at daybreak
Conflicting accounts Of the nature of
the outbreak are current, and owing
to strict measures taken by the au-
thorities it has been impossible thus
far TO obtain official Information. 1t
appears, however. that at ? o'clock
sunday afternoon 20 men set forth
from the foreign settlement in a
launch and went alongside the Chao-
10, which is lying opposite the kiang-
Nan arsenal
City in a Panic
On the arrival Of the launch. the
crew Of the Chaotic mutined, appar-
emily by re-2rrangement. AT about s
o'clock the nUtipeers opened fire on
the arsenal, the cruiscr Hai-Chi and
the gunboat Tung- Ching. The Hal
Chi and the Tung-Ching replied and
/ there was lively cannodading of light
and heavy guns for an hour. At least
half q dozen three pound shells fell
III the foreign concessions. The city
ana countryside were thrown into
panic
After the firing ceased the Chao-
Ho remained at anchor keeping
watch on the other warships
The arsenal authorities notified the
senior consul of the 1lreign settlement
that the Chaotic would be shelled and
sunk at daybreak.
Attempts 10 investigate the out
break met with only partial success.
The Associated Press correspondent
endeavored to reach the arsenal in a
launch, but was challenged by the
Tung- Ching ana ordered 10 turn about.
Notwithstanding immediate compli-
ance with this order, the gunboat
opened fire, damaging the launch
slightly.
Three subsequent attempts to reach
the arsenal by automobile We're I'M
availing. On each occasion the outer
pickets We're passed, after a strict ex-
animation, but the inner guards turn
ed back the automobile at the point
Of their rifles. AT the time Of the last
attempt at o'clock this morning there
was heavy outbreak Of firing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
A Meeting
Of Allies
at Calais
Asquith, Balfour, Kitch-
ener, Murray, BRAND,
Margarie and Gallieni
Present at Confer
ence over Conduct Of
War

Psr.s Dc. Official announcement
vas made here today Of the meeting
:. Calais yesterday of representatives
.: France and Great Britain. The
.:atcment issued by the foreign Of
tee follows:
An important Franco British
conference was held yesterday at
Calais. /: was attended by the
British prime minister, Mr.. AS
outn; tne first lord CT the admir-
ally M. Baifour; the war secre-
ta-y. Earl Kitchener; the chief of
;ne Imperial staff at army head
quarters in London: Lieut.. Gen.
Sjr Archibald Murray; the French
prem er, NJ. BRAND; the director Of
pojtloa affairs of the French for
son Office, M. Mareare: the
French war minister, General GAL
hem, with Gen. Graziani, chief of
staff; the French minister Of ma
rJ1e, Admiral Laoaze. with Adroi.
raj Cs Jon4uieres. chief OF the ma
val staff, and Gen. Joffre, with
Gen Pelle.
After lunching together, the
con'e'e1ce began at 2.3o o'clock
aTa lasted until 6, during which
tine the principal questions up
pe-rost al present were discussed.
The English delegates returned
70 London during the night.
the French representatives re-
.u-ned 70 Paris"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06

IN GREECE
THE SAM ME
Negotiations Result in
Little Improvement
from Entente View
point-British AreSe-
verely Disappointed
by the MesOpOtamia
Defeat

London, Dec. 55.-The negotiations
between Greece and the Allied powers
still drag on at Athens, new phases
seeming to arise as the old ones are
smoothed out. One day it is reported
a settlement has been reached only
to be followed the next by denial OF
accounts Of fresh difficulties confront
ing the diplomats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
LINER MACHINERY
DAMAGED, MUST
RETURN TO PORT

st. Paul Mimi. Dec. 5.-Louis W.
Hill. chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the Great Northern Railway.
said tonight that information had been
received from British secret service
men at Seattle to the effect that at
least one person is being held in irons
aboard the Hill liner Minnesota, charg-
ed with damaging her machinery to
such an extent as to necessitate the
abandonment of her trip. The steamer
is returning to port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06

Rome, via London. Dec. 1.-The follow
ing official communication was issued to-
day:
with the exception Of artillery engage
nents and fighting between small detach-
ments there have been no events worthy
of mention along the whole 'front.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
$4,000 FIRE AT
BRYANTS POND
SUNDAY NIGHT

Bryants Pond, Me, Dec. 5.-The clothes
pin mill at Milton Plantation owned by
Louis y. Mann & Son Of West Paris was
totally destroyed by fire tonight The
loss is estimated at sl0,1o. uninsured
The mill had been idle six weeks because,
of lack of stock and the cause is a mys-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
FORMATION OF
STATE BRANCHES
OF PEACE LEAGUE

New York, Dec. 5-Formation of
state branches has been begun by the
League to Enforce Peace, of which
Former President William H. Taft is
president and the object Of which is
to maintain world peace after the close
Of the European war. Organization will
be along lines followed by political
parties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
MUTINY ON.
A CRUISER

Grew of Chinese War
ship Chaotic Opens
Fire on Two Other.
Warships and Arsen-
al at Shanghai Au-
thorities A nno unce
She Will Be Shelled
and Sunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
RUSSIAN

Petrograd, via London, Dec 5.-The offi-
cial communication issued by the war
ONCE today says: Calm prevailed on both
the western Russian) and Caucasian
frontiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for Northern New
England: Cloudy Monday and Tuesday;
not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
BULGARIAN

Sofia, Dec. 5 (via London).-Oficial an
nouncement was made here today of the
re-esta blishment of railway communica-
ton between Nish and Sofia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
Boston Forecast

Boston, Dec. 5.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Monday and Tuesday
seasonable temperature; moderate nor.
therly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-06
Lively Prospects
for Oath Congress
Convening Monday

Democrats Will Not Fight over Cloture Rule and
Have Found Way to Take Care of Greatly In
creased Republican Representation on Com
mittees Suffrage Amendment First Resolu-
tion-Bills for Defense, Increased Revenue,
Merchant Marine, National Prohibition and
Rural Credits
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-02-20
DELIGHTFUL GREETING ON
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Mrs. David B. Fairbrothers, Sr.,
was given a delightful greeting on the
occasion of her SEVENTEEN birthday by
her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 10th. The affair was a COM
plete surprise to both Mr.. and Mrs.
Fairbrothers. At II o'clock, noon,
the party was ushered into the dining
room, which presented a beautiful APP
pearanc The color scheme of the
decorations was pink and green, pref.
tily carried out with carnations and
ferns.
The table was set for twenty-five
covers, with handsome appointments
in cut glass and silver, with all the
d~elicacies that would please the pal
ate. Those who gathered to make
this a memorable occasion, including
eight grandchildren and three great
grandchildren, were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Clark, Miss Katie Clark, Nh. and
Mrs. John Somers, Maize Somers,
Albert Somers, Capt. and Mrs. God
frey Fairbrothers, Lottie Fairbrothers,
Albert Fairbrothers, of Pleasantville,
Capt. and Mrs. David B. Fairbrothers,
Mr.. Earl Fairbrothers, Misses Corne-
liza and Edna Fairbrothers, of Allan
tic City; Mr.. and Mrs. Zane Rose,
Misses Ethel and Mary Rose, of Lin
wood.