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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

While the vast armies of Germany and Russia are resting or are fighting merely to hold what they have at tsined in Poland and along the East Prussian frontier, prearatory to re- moving general offensive operations in lthe great eastern campaign, the armies in the west have not been idle, z for the latest official statement is sued by the French war office de- ,scribes animportna success of the all lies in the neighborhood of Les Eparg- les. where two German regiments, driven from their position, lost more than half their strength or more than B. 900 men and 500 German dead were found along a small section of the line carried by the French.
 . The statement also speaks of spirit ed artillery engagements along the iDys to the Marne, which, the French claim have all been in their favor.
 In terest in the submarine war flare of Germany in British waters is still tense, although among British experts the toll taken by German mines and underwater craft is not considered large during the seven days in which the German declaration of a war zone has been in operation.
 Apart from those steamers which have been sunk by mines or torpedoes, the along the other losses reported officially is the British armored mer- chantman Clan MacNaughton, with 20 officers and 260 men on board This auxiliary cruiser is believed to have been wrecked in a. storm and her entire complement lost.
 The latest American note sent to the German and British Governments seeks to secure the elimination by Germany of it's naval war zone and the adoption by all belligerents of a different policy with regard to the shipment of food for the use of the civilian populations of the belligerent countries.
 Washington, it is said, has been somewhat encouraged by the receipts of proposals in London and Great Britain has submitted these proposals to her allies, France and Russia. Ger many is reported to be incInied toward accepting the suggestion, but is not counting on Great Britain making any concessions.
 The German government will issue a second war loan, the subscriptions YusFy 27 to March 19 and will be un- limited. A British cruiser is report ed 10 have captured the steamer Co., thn of the North German Lloyd Line which has been acting as provision sip for the auxiliary cruiser Kron- bring Wilhelm, and to have taken her as a prize to the Falkland Islands
 The naval blockade by French and British warships of German East Af- Tfca is announced to begin February
 Great Britain officially announces that three of her aviators who last week assisted in the raid over north ern Belgium are missing.
 A German newspaper estimates that ermany and Austria now have 1,035,- 900 war prisoners, about 75 per cent. or whom are held by Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
PRAISE FOR PEOPLE OF
 SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS.
Accorded by President Wilson in His
 Speech at Berea College.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Praise for the straightforward people of the southern mountains, and criticism of the airs that high society gives it. self,' were voiced by President Wilson here tonight at a meeting held in the interest of Berea college, Ky, found- ed to educate the mountaineers. The president declared that the college was going straight to the heart Of one of the most interesting problems of American life,'' and added that siti1e only thing that is worth while in hu- man intercourse is to wake somebody up"
 Justice Hughes of the supreme court presided at the meeting and other speakers were President Frost of Be- req college, F. G. Bonser of Columbia university and Hamilton W. Mabfe cf the Outlook Magazine. They all said that there were 3.0O0,O00 people in the mountains of the south who neeied only education to make them if in- mense benefit to the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

thorfties have had to confiscate the new style of headgear from hundreds of women and to forbid their further use for the time being. The soldiers wives and sweethearts had discarded the flags and other national color adornments they formerly wore and adopted the hats of carabineers, which they tilted at a ralzish angle. The fad threatened to create a public nuisance, as the wearing of the hats by the wo- men caused outbursts of patriotic en- thusiasm at every turn. The women took the confiscation good naturedly, the milliners being the only ones to RrieYe''
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Movements of Steamships.

New York, Feb. 24-Sailed, steamer Minnehaha, London ~---'r
 Lizard, Feb. 23.-Passed, steamer Niagara, New York for Havre
 Gibraltar, Feb. 24-Passed, steamer TeSsalniki, New York for Piraeus.
 Naples. Feb. 21.-Arrived, steamer Patria, New York r,-s-a-s-
 Genoa. Feb. 22.-Arrived, steamer Europa, New York .-'s
 Rotterdam, Feb. 2S.-Sailed, steamer Ryndam, New York.
 Siasconset, Mass, Feb. 24.-Steamer Pctsdam, Rotterdam for New York; sigHalled 36S miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock 12.3O D. m- Thursday =
 New York. Feb. 24.-Steamer Sant Anna, Marseilles for New York sig nailed. Dock S.3O a. m. Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
 REPORTED IN CALIFORNIA,
Ground Cracked in All Directions
 Large Rocks Entirely Disappeared.

Bedding. Cal. Feb. 24.-News was brought here today of a severe earth quake Sunday night in Twin valley, 30 miles east of here. and 20 miles north of La.ssen peak. The ground cracked in all directions and one house was tilted more than five feet out of plumb by the sinking of the earth
 Large rocks have entirely disappear ed, while new springs have appeared. Ar acre of ground sank so feet. The snapping and roar of the earth's crust has been likened by residents of the district to the roar of heavy wind
 It is not known here whether the mountain is now in eruption, as the peak is obscured by heavy rain clouds
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
SIX MEN RELEASED
 ON MURDER CHARGE
A Negro Arrested on Suspicion of
 Killing Banker Oliver.

Tleesburg, Ga., Feb. 24.-Six men held in connection with the killing of A. D. Oliver, a banker, were released today and Isaac Carter, a negro, was arrested on suspicion.
 Royal Black, Roy Jones and J. c. Webb of Sumter county, were dis charged on the statement of the so- licitor that there was no evidence against them and H. W. Chance, his son Claude and Minter Kennedy of Smithville were released after wit nesses testified they were not in Lees burg when Oliver was shot.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
JAPAN DAY AT PANAMA
 PACIFIC EXPOSITION.
impressive Ceremonies at Dedication of
 Japanese Paviions.

San Francisco, Feb. 24-This was Japan's day at the Panama Pacific in ternational exposition. Impressive and unusual ceremonies marked the dedica- tiOn of the Japanese pavilions and gar dens. An electric button sent the waters flowing over the miniature falls and picturesque lakes of the Japanese section.
 Assisting in the dedication was Ad- miral Baron Soto Kichi Uriu, a hero of the RussO-Japanese war and special representative of his imperial Japanese majesty, and Baroness Uriu.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
IMPORTANT SUCCESS
 CLAIMED BY FRENCH
In the NeighborhoOd of Les Eparges, Where Two
 German Regiments Lost 5000 Men
600 GERMAN DEAD FOUND IN A SMALL SECTION

French Statement Also Claims Advantage in Artillery En- agreements Along the Lys to the Marne-Brish Armor ed Merchantmen Clan MacNaughton, is Reported Lost With 20 Officers and 26O Men-Naval Blockade of Ger man East Africa by French and British Warships is An nounced-British Cruiser Has Captured German Steamer Gotha, Which Was Acting Provision Ship for the Auxiliary Cruiser Kronprinz Wlhelm-Vast Armies of Germany and Russia Resting
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Furious Fighting in carpathians.

Venice, Feb. "A, via London. $50 D. m. -Despatches from the headquarters of the Austrian forces in the Carpathians as published in Vienna newspapers and telegraphed to Venice, state that furi- eral points in the Carpathians. The Russians made particularly violent at tacks on the Austrians in the neighbor- hood of the Uzsok Pass with a consid- erable measure of success.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Body Found in Lake Wamanasco.

RldgeneId, UOnn., FeD. Z4.-Ihe body of a man found in Lake Waman- asco today was identified tonight as that of Hugh Collender, aged 45, of this place. Identification was made by John Hunt. who formerly employed him. Collender has no relatives here as far as known, but MT. Hunt thinks he has a sister in Bridgeport
 The medical examiner believes that Co1lender fell through thin ice while attempting to cross the lake and was drowned. The body had been in the water about a month
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Leo Canova, who has been a special state department representative in Mexico. has been selected to succeed Calvin l. Hitch as assistant chief of the Latin-American division of the de- partment. Mir. Hitch has been nomin- ated consul at Nottingham. England.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Scandinavian Conference Adjourned.

London, Feb. 24, 11.10 a. m.-A des- patch to Reuters Telegram company from Copenhagen says the conference of the representatives of the Scandi- navian countries concerning the safe ty of their vessels in the North sea adjourned today for a brief time in order that the delegates might consult with their respective governments
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Six persons were injured when an Erie passenger train jumped the track at Pompton Lake, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
NO SUBMARINES FOR
 DELIVERY DURING WAR.
Statement Made by Fore River Ship
 Building Company.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Pursuant to the recent charge by Germany and Austria that submarines are being built in the United States and shipped in pieces to Canada for Great Britain the state department has been in- formed by the Fore River Shipbuilding company that it is not building any submarines for delivery during the war. Secretary Bryan said today, however, that the investigation was proceeding as to other works where submarines are being built.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Socialists Strike in NanIes

Naples, Feb. 24-A general strike was proclaimed today by the socialists in order to obtain a reduction in the price of bread from ten cents to seven cents per kilo (2.20 pounds). Over 10000 of the strikers paraded through the streets of the city and then pro ceeded to the city hall to urge their claims. Large forces of troops and police were called out to prevent dis order.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
SILENT ABOUT FOOD FOR GERMANS
British Foreign Office Reticent in Discussing Ameri
 can Proposal Sent to London and Berlin assss
NO FEAR THAT NEUTRAL POWERS WILL OBJECT

If Food Supplies Are Cut Of From Germany Retaliation for the German Submarine Activites-Cite German Precendent in Subsantaton of Such Action-Decision of the WIheIina Case in Prize Court Being Looked Forward Definite Statement of the British Posi- ton-Great Britain Has Submitted to Her Allies Pro- posaIs of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
s5o,ooo for Emergencies Abroad.

Washington, Feb. 24. - Secretary Bryan asked congress today for a de- ficiency appropriation of S50,000 to meet "any emergencies that may arise abroad in connection with the protec- tion of American citizens and inter estS in the war-swept countries during the period when congress will not be in session
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Suffrage Killed in Vermont.

Montpelier, Vt, Feb. 24-The wom- an suffrage bill, which passed the house recently, was refused a third reading in the senate today by a vote of 129 to 100. The house bill provid- ed that all women real estate owners of legal age should have the right to vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Rritish Steamer HarpaIion Torpedoed.

New Haven, England, via London, Feb. 25. 1.41 a. m.-The British steam CT Harpalion, from London for New port News, without cargo, has been torpedoed off Beachy Head. She was struck amidships. Three of the crew, Chinamen, were killed. Two others were severely scalded. Forty-one members of the crew were landed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
OBITUARY.
AIembert O. Crosby.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 24.-Alembert o. Crosby, head of the Crosby Man and former state legislator, died today in a local hospital. He was 67 years old. MT. Crosby represented Glastonbury in the general assembly in 1891 and was a senator in 1895. He was 32nd degree Mason. His widow survives
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
SPECIAL TAX IMPOSED
 IN MEXICO CITY
Upon Business Houses and Property
 Owners to Raise $1,oOO,0O0.

Washington, Feb. 24-Imposition of special taxes amounting to millions of dollars upon business houses and property owners of Mexico City by General Obregon, the Carranza com mander was reported to the state de- partment today. Under the generals $ decree, payments must be made before l6 o'clock next Friday evening on pain of imprisonment and confiscation of property.
 The tax amounts to three -fourths of one per cent. on all banks, business concerns, stock companies. mortgage holders and individual operators in the federal district. Foreign companies are subject to the tax on the amount of capital invested in the republic
 Private taxpayers must pay addi- tonal amounts on the basis of one third their annual payments.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Four Belgian Relief Ships in War zons

New York, Feb. 24-Four of the if ty-three relief ships controlled by the commission for relief in Belgium are now in the war zone, the commits sion announced tonight. These ships are the Aymeric, which recently ran aground in the North sea off Rotter- dam; the Uganda, the Wabana and the StrathtaY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
GERMAN STEAMER FALLS
 PREY TO BRITISH CRUISER.
Was Loaded With Provisions For
 Cruiser kronprinz Wilhelm.

Montivideo, Feb 24.-The German steamer Gotha, loaded with provisions for the German auxiliary cruiser Kron- bring Wilhelm. has been captured by 9 British cruiser, according to relia- ble advices an dtaken to the Falkland Islands.
 The steamer Gotha was last report ed as leaving Buenos Ayres, February End, with supplies. She is a vessel of 6,65S tons and belongs to the North German Lloyd Steamship company. She was built at Bremen in 1907.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

DaViIn1ar Theodor, President of Hayti. abdicated and took refuge on the Dutch steamer Frederick Hen dirk in the harbor of Port au Prince
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
COAST GUARD CUTTER
 TO ASSIST BRITISH SHIP
Steamer Florence Pile Reported to Be
 in Distress at Sea.

Boston. Feb. 24.-The coast guard cutters Gresham and Androscoggin were ordered tonight to go to the as sistance of the British steamer Flor ence Pile, reported in distress at sea. Dispatches from Norfolk last night said that the cutter Mohawk was also under orders to assist the disabled freighter.
 The Androscoggin was at Liverpool. N. S., today. She is equipped as a hospital and is expected to give sur gicaI aid to an injured seaman on the Florence Pile.
 The vessels plight was reported by the steamer Harpalyce. which arrived at New York last night. Her position was given as latitude 39,06; longitude 67 AS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
seIaian General pead.

Brussels, Feb. A, via London, Feb. 25, 2.44 a. m.-General Thys, a noted Belgian officer, who was one of the leading figures in Belgian colonial de- velopment. died today
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
BELGIAN SOLDIERS CAPS
 WORN BY WOMEN.
Ccnfiscated by German Authorities Be- cause of Patriotic Demonstrations.

Berlin, Feb. 24, via London. Feb. 24, 11-45 p. m.-A special despatch re- ceived by the Tageblatt from Brus- sels says:
 The latest chaze in millinery-Bel- eian soldiers caps-attained such great popularity that the German au-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
s64 German Newspapers Have sus-
 pended.

Amsterdam, Holland, Feb. 24. Via London, 9.22 p. m.=Figures compiled by the postal authorities show that since the beginning of the war S64 German newspapers have suspended s2ublication
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double '
CaI aragraphs
Ecuador RebeIIion Captured.

Guagaquil, Ecuador, Feb. 24.-Col- onel Carlos Concha, leader of the rev olution which has been in effect the last r months, was captured today at Esmeraldas.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Bernbardt's Condition Excellent.

Bordeaux, France, Feb. A, via Paris, 10.55 p. m.-The bulletin issued by Dr. Denuce at six o'clock this even ing said Mme Bernhardt had passed good day and that her condition continued excellent. It was announc- ed that hereafter only one bulletin daily would be issued, that about noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The Flamman bill disquaIifying pensioners of New York city from holding offices, passed the New York State Assembly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
STEAMER BRANKSOME
 CHINE WAS TORPEDOED,
Captain and Mate Stand By Vessel,
 Which is Awash.

London, Feb. A, 9.37 D. m.-The cap- tain of the Cardiff steamer Drank some Chine, a government collier, re- ported to the owners of the steamer today that she had been torpedoed and sunk but that all hands were saved
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Three men entered the bank of Stu art, Fla, held up the cashier, and es- caped with $4,000 in stolen automo- bile.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The older boys and girls of Ger many will be excused from school at tendance and employed in farm work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

L. R. Mckee, for fifty years a news paperman, and a noted editorial writ CT, died in Montgomery, Ala, aged 73.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
GREAT BRITAIN SUBMITS
 PROPOSALS TO ALLIES

All Neutral Governments of Europe
 in Accord with United States.
 Washington. Feb. 24.-Great Britain has submitted to her allies France and Russia, the proposals made by the United States government designed to end the menace to neutral commerce arising from the retaliatory measures of the European belligerents toward
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The Russian Government will issue two new series of per cent. Treasury bills, each issue amounting to s250,- 900, ,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
King Albert's IA Year Old Son a SoI-
 dier,

London, Feb. 25. BAT a. m-Prince Leopold, eldest son of King Albert of Belgium, has joined the Belgian troops at the front. He is only II years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The Public Health Service in Wash ington announced that 3S 900 cases of trachoma, serious eye disease, exist in the Kentucky Mountains
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25
Eighteen members of the

EiSnIS6H Hl6LDPSFS OI lue crew OI the Handsome Chine landed in New Haven, England, Tuesday evening and reported that their vessel had been damaged by a mine or torpedo in the English channel south of Beachy Head Tuesday afternoon. The captain and mate were reported to be standing by the vessel, which was said to be badly damaged and awaSh.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

The Governments antitrust suit against the International Harvester Co, was advanced by the Supreme Court for argument April }.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Russia will form a Polish army to be put in the field officered by Poles and speaking the Polish languarge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Contracts for 100000 tons of Po- cohontas coal for delivery in France and England by June 1 were signed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

Colonel Marchand, who won fame in Fashoda, in the Upper Soudan, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier- General in the French army.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-25

A bill permitting horse racing in Texas under the pari-mutual system was passed by the Texas Senate.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Very Exceptional!
Mems and Young Mems
Spring Suits, 1900

Many of these quarter silk lined and also have silk
lined sleeves begin understand that they exceptional
exceptional Some suits have an extra pair of trousers
Certainly fifteen dollars bought better suits Every
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than suits generally sold for the money.
The materials those which associate with clothing selling
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The styles the those in the best sutsno
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See what you obtain for 1900.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Mems Underwear, 20c

Your summer underwear for 29c a garment
sir And they are all splendid garments, too. They
would never sell for so little they not labeled
Seconds" And you may take word for it that the
hurts are small indeed. Nothing wrong with any gar
ment to affect its wearing qualities.
Balbriggan shirts and drawers in ecru or white
Shirts with long short sleeves; also ath etic style
Ankle or knee length drawers There is also'some good
small plaid nainsook and plain cloth athletic underwear
IN the assortment Of these, shirts made coat style
and drawers are knee length.
Take our advice and get of these undergar
ments. Special, 29c.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
THE SHAREHOLDERS {

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE
RooSEVELT INVESTMENT AS
ISOLATION.
Take notics that at meeting of tina
board OF trustees of said company held
ming, It was, by majority Of the hoard
Resolved. That in the Judgment OF th,s
board II Is advisable and most for the benz
nt OF the Roosevelt Investment Association
that the same should be forthwith dissolvsJ.
and TO that end 1t is ordered that a meet.
ing OF the shareholders be held ON Satur
uay the tenth day OF April. A. d. 1915, At
the ofice Of the company. les Spruce street,
IN the CITY OF Newark, at O'clock SHARP,
to take action upon this resolution
SAMUEL HERMAN
~ Secretary
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Between
Ourselves

This is the cleanest store
| was ever in, said a visiting
merchant. With all your
tremendous crowds and rush
of business your aisles are
immaculate. How do you
manage to keep your big
store so spick and span? ?"
This is not the first COM
pliment that we have heard
on the tidiness and neatness
of our aisles, or the whole
someness and cleanliness of
the greater store at large.
The Bamberger store IS A
CLEAN store and it is going to
remain such. We have a small
army of porters who do nothing
but pick up waste papers, dust,
clean and polish.
Bamberger's store is a model
in this respect-an example of
good housekeeping" as it we're.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Mems Sample Pajamas, S5C

First these pajamas the Universal Make known the
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materials Military collars and low neck styles All bandnew
goods crisp weights for Spring and Summer
ing Fasten with frogs buttons according your All sizes
Specially with other bargains during this
great SALE 85c
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
following proposed ordinances passed a
second reading and were ordered to a thirJ
and final reading at a meeting of the Board
of Street and Water Commissioners held
April 1st, 1916:
An ordinance to provide for the construc.
tion of a sewer in
STOCKTON STREET,
from Hamburg place for distance of about
500 feet southerly.
An ordinance to provide for the construe.
tion of q sewer In
DEWEY STREET
between Lyons avenue and Shaw avenue,
p. H. RYAN
President OF the Board Of Street and Water
Commissioners
A. L. SWAIN
apr2-6t Acting Clerk of the Board
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Mems Shoes at 2.95

These are discontinued lines from
our regular stock of lace and button
shoes. Made in the most wanted lasts,
in gunmetal calf, tan kid and black vici
kid. Good assortment of sizes, but not
every size in every style. Spe-
cial, 2.95.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-04-06
Fine Neckties at 35c g for LOO

Three brilliant collection Fournhand and bat
styles The founhands large full shaped ties exceptionally
lines
left "bes selers The others
made expressly Bambeges silks figure direct
big silk and colorngs in stripes figures
colorings Every well tailored
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