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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

ed by James J. Curren, wao was fore man of a muleteer gang and the other, Charles D. Hightower, Bud Ameerson corroborating Curren's story, by Paten, Edward Clark and R. H. Cros- by, muleteers. They were sworn to in New Orleans and forwarded by the German consul there to Count Won Rernstorff. the German ambassador.
 The incident occurred August 19, while the Nicosian was nearing the from New Orleans. According to Curren's story the Nicosian after warning shots fro mtheS Submarine had taken to small boats when the Bara- long appeared and hoisting a British flag where the American colors had
 been and unscreening guns, began
 firing upon the submarine. A shot carried away the undersea boats into
 the water. Five, including the cap- tain climbed aboard the deserted Mi cosian by a rope ladder, the affidavit says. while six caught hold of fall
 lines from the boats davits In the
 meantime the Baralong had taken aboard the Nicosian crew and had gone alongside the mule ship. Cur ren's story says Captain Mcbride gave the order Get them a1l,, take no pris- oners" and that four af the Germans
 six clinging alongside were shot | down.
 The submarine commander, he said was killed by volleys fired after hs [ had dived overheard and was holding I up one hand in token of surrender
 a letter sent by the captain of tht Raralong to the captain of the Nicosial I asking him to caution his men, par ticularly the Americans, to say noth
 at Liverpool or their return to Ameri .
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

London. Oct. r, 1o.45 p. m.-.Al- though there is very heavy fighting at some points along the eastern front as well as in the west. the Austro- German and Bulgarian invasions of Serbia md the efforts of the British and French generals to bring help tc their little ally before it is too late, continue to occupy the chief attention of the peoples of the belligerent coun- tries.
 Serbians Helped by Weather.
 The Serbians are being helped by the weather, which is cold and winter like The rains have set in and are impeding the movement of troops and guns, which, at the best, must be slow over what answer for roads in the Balkan states.
 Germans Capture Heights.
 The Germans, however, claim to have taken the heights south of Bel grade, while along the Danube the army of General Von Gallwitz' is push ing the Serbians back.
 5ulgarians Advance in Macedonia.
 The Bulgarians also lay claim to a rapid advance into Macedonia although tho French are already reported to he both the French and British continue to land troops at Saloniki.
 Vigorous Offensive of itaIiana.
 Neither Russian nor Italian assist ance has yet developed, but the Ital- ians have begun a mere vigorous of fensive along their frontier. and have captured Pregasina, an important ad- vanccd point of the fortified Riva group on ake Garda- This will be C: 1t does, the movement of any more Austrian troops from that frontier.
 Russians Lose Positions.
 The Germans have taken to the of 1ensive south of Riga and forced tht Russians out of their positions, cap, tured a large number of prisoners ant some guns. On the rest off the east ern front the offensive remains in tn, hands of the Russians, who are st tacking west of Dvinslk, in the cente' and to the south of the Pripet river
 On the whole, it appears to observ, CTS here as if the Germans were sat isfied merely to hold their present line made repeated attempts to tax Dvinsk. This would mean the fall o Riga and would compel the Russian to withdraw behiI6 the Dvina river This ambition has already cost tli Germans many thousands of men. hu they keep on trying, first in the nortt then in the south and then on th Dvinsk front. At present their at taclSs arc developing the greatest fore in the north.
 4 Lull in Flanders and France.
 There is somewhat of lull in Elan ders and Champagne on the wester front-pEobably the calm before an other storm of shells. Activity, 2o the moment, has been transferred { Lorraine, where the French report tn capture of a trench north of Reillo and to the Vosgcs. where the German have again withdrawn from Hat T1anns- eilerlropf which has change hands many times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
Opposition toGen.
 Carranza Weakens
CONFERENCE WILL PERFECT
 RECOGNITION PLANe TODAY.
AMNESTY IS IN FORCE
Officials of Catholic Church Are op- posed to Reeosnition-First Chief Has Promised None Shall Suffer Because of Religious Belief.

Washington, Oct. IT. Secretary Lansing and the diplomatic represen- tatives here of Brazil. Chile. Argen- tina. Boliva, Uruguay. and Guatemala will meet at the state department to- morrow to decide on the form In which their governments will extend recognition to General Carranza-
 To Extend Recognition.
 These countries which have diplo- matic representatives at present in Mexico probably will extend recogni- ton by formal renewal of diplomatic relations there. The United States and several others will present identi- cal notes to Eliseo Arredondo, author. ized representative of General Carran- ga here. The communication will be addressed to General Carranza and the official reception of Mir. Arredondo will constitute the act of recognition.
 Hostile Leaders Disappear.
 Since last Saturday, when the Pan- American conference announced its decision to recognize Carranza, a widespread effect on the interna sit uation in Mexico has been noted in official notes. The chief effect has sition to Carranza. many of the Za- pata leaders as well as Villa gennerals surrendering or leaving the country Amnesty has been freely granted to those who have laid down their arms
 Restoring Railroads.
 The work of restoring railroads Is progressing slowly. however and ofi- cials here realize that the problems of paciacation Is far from solved.
 Antagonized by Catholics.
 Opposition from ofacials of the Catholic church in this country tc the recognition of General Carranzs continues to be manifested in various ways Secretary Lansing, before de. ciding on recognition. solicited defin- ite promises from the Carranza au. thoritIes- that mo one would suffer ir his life and property" because of re. ligtous beliefs. Administration of. ficials feel, therefore. that the Car. ranzH assurances must be taken as ar index of future policy and the atti. tpde of ~the Carranza authorities to. ward the clergy will be awaited De. fore judgment is passed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
52 VIOLATIONS OF SUNDAY
 LIQUOR LAW IN CHICAGO
Were Reported to the Police Last Nlsht-2s Violations Previous Sum- day.

Chicago. Oct, i7.-F1fty-two viola ttons of the Sunday saloon closing law were reported to the police headquar- ters tonight. Last Sunday, when May or Thompson's order enforcing the law went into effect, sS violations were re- ported. There are T,i52 saloons in the city.
 In the towns and villages outside of Chicago liquor was sold as usual, with one exception, Phoenix. with a popu- lation of 1900 and IS saloons, was dry" throughout the day.
 D Seven arrests were made in the city. whereas no arrests were made last Sunday, A South Side aaloon keeper closed his place at midnight last night with six patronA inside, He defied the patrolmnn who warned him of the consequences and a dozen policemen surrounded the place for three hours. Finally the patrons and proprietor at- tempted to get out through a side win- dow, Each was arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
ASK REORGANIZATION OF
 NEWPORT POLICE DEPT,
Mass Meeting Called at Instance of
 Naval ofielale.

Newport, R. l., Oct, iT,-A resolu- ton asking for the reorganization of the city's police department was pass ed today at mass meeting called at the Instance Of naval officials and oiti- remove liquor and gambling temptn- tons from naval apprentices stationed here, Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight, In command of the Narraganaett Bay district, Captain Roger Wellea, head of the training station. and former Con- gresEman W. M. Haine ShefIield were among the speakers Affidavits of pri- vate investigators which were read charged that there were i47 places selling liquor illegally and IS gambling resorts in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
GERMAN EMBASSY HAc
 FILED AFFIcAYiTs
Charging Killing sf ceaaEiaager e' euhmarine by British eaiiere.


 washiagtoa, Oct. t7-Germaa efn- ba@sy officials announced tonight that they had filed nt ths Tthta depaFt= fnoie the aftidavits fssaAe recently at New Orieans by Amer.san muletsers ins that marines and sailors af the British patrol beat iHaFaiens killed the commander and ten men or a Ger man submarine Wtie weTe feeking rescue after their vessel had been sunk, According to the affidavits the patrol boat, which came up while the submarine was smelling the Nicosian, not only flew the American flag up to the moment of opening fire, but had the Stars and Stripes painted on large boards suspended from either side. Secretary Lansing declined tonight to comment e. the matter, as the af1i- davits thor \ sent to the department yesterday had not reached him.
 There are two afladavits, Ors gigH-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
GREAT BRITAIN NEEDS
 THREE MILLION MEN
Declaration Made by 7risadler Gen 1 eral Erlo SMayne,

London, Oct. 1T, s.So p. m.-'Great Britain needs three million more men by spring. This declaration was made by Brlgadler General Eric Swayne director of recruiting in the northern command, in speech at Hull. General Swaync estimated that Germany saill has between 5000, GOO and 1o,Q0o. 900 men from the ages of 18 to 45 and that therefore 1t was use less to talk about wearing Germany out.
 In tho spring, said ho, Germany would loso more men than the allies, which would balance the numbers of the allies and the central powers. but If Great Britain should raise 5000 900 additional Germany probably would recognize that 1t would be fruit less to continue, Great Britain, ne added, did not want compulsion, but unless 100000 more men were re- cruited by the spring, the military au- thorities could not be responsible for the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
Five Persons
 Bnrned to Ileaih
IN TENEMENT FIRE ON EAST
 SIDE. NEW YORK.
THREE OTHERS INJURED
Other Occupants Were Rescued by Police and Firsmsn-FIannes Spread So Rapidly That Escape by Stair ways Was Cut oH.

New York. Oct IT.-FIve persons were burned 10 death and three in5ur- ed na fire which swept through a five story Thir Avenue tenement house on the upper East Side early today. The injured and remaining members of eight families were res cued by police and firemen who took them from fire escapes to the roofs of adjoining buildings
 The Dead.
 The dead were three members of one family. Mrs. Julia Wenz and 4aeT two daughters, 13 and IS years old; and two members of another family. Mrs Annette Grochai and her fo1r year old son. Mrs. Wenz and child ren died in their beds. Tho body of Mrs. Grochal. with that of her son clasped in herd arms. was found in a hallway.
 Stair1ays Cut Of.
 The fire started in a coal bin in the cellar where a tenant hal left a lighted candle and the flames spread 70 quickly that escape by the stsirways were cut on
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
OPENING ADDRESS IN TRIAL
 OF NEW HAVEN DIRECTORS
To Be Made Before Jury Today-A
 Huge Mass of Testimony.

New York. Oct 17.-Robert l.. Batts special assistant to Attorney General Gregory and his former law partner In Te1as. had completed tonight the sum- mary of the address he win make to the jury tomorrow in outlining the governments case against William Rockefeller. Lewis CASs Ledyard. Ed ward D. Robbins and their eight CO., defendants. charged as directors of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad with conspiracy to monopoliEe transportation traf5c of New England
 The summary alons covers uoro than 60 typewrittan pagNs. contAinf1g scarcely more than the bare skaEeton of the huge mass of testimony which the government exIeces to present tn proof of the alleged unlawful ne-hocn used -bY the defsndanta to bring all competitors of the NAw YorS. rssS Haven and HaxEfcrd under tbcfr coa- trol. MT. Batts expo,ts to enlarge upon many of these transactions and probably -rin not nnish his speech un- t1 adjournment fs taken on Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
ALLIED FORCES HAVE
 PENETRATED BULGARIA,
Are Attacking the Bulgarian Strong.
 hold In etrunltxa,

London, Oct, IS, a,5s e m.-The ai- lied forces from Salonih have begun operations against the Buigarians with unexpected zeal and already the Serzo- zo-Angio-French forces have Zen. etrated into Bulgarian territory Just north of the Greek boundary and are attacking the Bulgarian stronghold of StrEmnitza, according to advicea TO- ceived from Salonild by Reuters Tel egram company, by way of Athens,
 The advices declare that rthe fall of Strumnitza is imminent,r
 The despatch continuesI rFhe Serbs aided by the allie< repulsed the Bull garianE, who retreated to Strumnitza.
 t1t was learned from diplomatic sources that Field Marshal Won Mackensen, the German commander. has demanded reinforcements,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
GREECE NOT TO INTERVENE
 IN sERRIA's BEHALF. Decision Received With Great Satis- faction by Majority of Greek Peo-

Berlin, Oct. 17.-(By Wireless to Soyville, N. Y)-A despatch to the Loknl Anzeiser from Athens declares that the decision of the Greek govern ment not to intervene in Serbia's be- half has been accepted with great sas- isfaction by the vast majority of the Greek people" the Overseas News Agency says.
 Tho despatch adds that with the presentation by the Greek minister to the Serbian government at Nish of the Greek decision, details became available of the treaty between Greece and Serbia. This provided, accord tng to this stateelent, that a casus forerdicis existed when Serbia was attacked by. e single power, whereas lSerbia Is now at war with Germany, Austro- Hungary and Bulgaria."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
New Jersey Votes On Suffrage Today
WOMEN HAVE CONDUCTED !
 LIVELY CAMPAIGN.
PARTY LINES DISCARDED
Both Sides Are Confident of Victory If Amendment Wins It Win Give the Franchise to All Women Over 21 Residing Five Years in the State.

New York. Oct. 17.-The first fierce light which women have waged in eastern states for the ballot comes to a close tomorrow night with New Jersey as the battlefield. The next day. Tues day. the cause of Votes for Women will be decidedaat the polls by vote on an amendment to the state constitution which If adopted. will give the fran chise to all women over 21 residing i've years within the state.
 A Special Election.
 The fight in this state will be the first of four to be decided in the east ern theatre of suffrage operations. Voters in the three other states, New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, will not pass upon the contention until the next regular election on Nov. 2 In the case of New Jersey. however the isSue Is to be fought out in a special election. the sole question coming be- fore the electorates being the adoption of this amendment to the constitution and two others of minor importance.
 Party Lines Swept Aside. Party lines throughout the state have been swept aside in considering the measure. The entire campaign of four months has been waged virtually by the proponents of suffrage with and organized opposition on the part | of the and-suffragists and either apathy or open opposition on the part I of the many political leaders of both the democratic and republican parties | Other political leaders, however. have | joined the women's forces and are working for the success of the amend ment
 | Both Sides Confident.
 Both Sides claimed victory tonight The Women's Political union and the New Jersey State Suffrage association in cooperation and aided by the Ma tionai Suffrage association have con- ducted a tireless campaign for foul months, sending their four -iyins eQuadrous" into almost every city town and village in the state. Theil 1 leaders claimed tonight that the de cision. though close. would be for tn, amendment The several anti sufrrag, associations and number of politica leaders who have done but little In to, way of speechmaling. but have adopt ed less conspicuous methods of cam. paigninE. claimed that the amendmen would be decisively defeated.
 Jubllant Over President Wilson.
 Suffrage workers still arc 3uhilan over President Wilson's declaration n favor of the cause and believe that hi stand IHiu contribute more than an, other single cause to their anticipated victory. New Jersey. his homo state they believe. will follow his lead at tn polls in this moro, perhaps. than the, would in any other state.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
STAMFORD PASTOR REsIeNe
 BECAUSE OF UNPLEAsANTNEss
With the offlelaI Board Of the Baptist Church-There Twelve Years.

Stamford, Conn, Oct. i7.-Rev, J. Wilbur richardson, pastor of tho Bap- read his resignatioNSas pasor at the morning service today. He indicated that there had been some unpleasant ness in his relations with the offlcial board of the church, which influenced his action, The resignation Is to take future plans,
 Rev. Mir. Richardson was pastor hert from 1887 until 1892, being called tC Plainheid, N. J., In the latter year Twelve years ago he came back tS Stamford. At one time he held a pas torato in Waterbury,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
ATTEMPT TO HOLD UP
 HARTFORD TROLLEY CAR.
Mesoomsn Put On Full Speed and Get
 Away-sevsral Shots Fired.

Hartford. Conn., Oct. 1&0The crew of an Elizabeth park trolley car re- ported to the police early today that unknown men had attempted to hold up the car just after midnight and than when the motormAn, Charles Ward. put on the power and sped away, several shots were fired. There were no passengera on board al the time. The conductor. E. Fl. Hale. said that the men nearly reached the stepa of the car when he ordered full speed ahead. No attempt was made to fol- low the car. Hale said. The bulleSs were said to have come from a .Ss-cAli- ore revolver.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
TEUTONS PUSH THE
 INVASION OF SERBIA
The Defenders Are Being Helped by the Weather,
 Which is Cold and Winter Like
RAINS ARE IMPEDING MOVEMENT OF TROOPS

Germans Claim Have Taken the Heights South of Bel grade-Bugarians Report Rapid Advance Into Mace donia-French and British Continue to Land Troops at Salonki- Italians Have Begun More Vigorous Of fensive and Have Captured Pregasina- -Teutons Have Forced Russians Out of Their Positions at Riga and Have Captured Large Number of Prisoners and Some Guns-There is LuIl in the Fighting in Flanders and France.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
GERMANs FORGED TO
 RETURN TO THE EAST
To Face Successful Advance of the
 Russian Troops

Athena. Oct, 1T. via Paris. 11:s5 a. m-Aocording to information from a General Won Linsengen, which was originally intended to be thrown by the Teutonio allies into the Serbian theatre of war, was forced to return to tho eastern field of operations to face successful advance of the Rus- sianE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
STEAMER PHIEADELPHIA
 BRINGS sf,5oo, 900 IN GOLD
Was More Than Day Late Owing to
 Boiler Trouble,

New York, Oct, IT.JA, c, Kirk, sec- retary of the American embassy at Berlin, who Is on the way to Wash ington to report to the state depart ment, was @ passenger on the steam ship Philadelphia, which arrived here today from Liverpool
 The Philadelphia. which was more than a day late owing to boiler trou- hle, brought large number of pass sengers, including s5o from Ireland and nearly a,S0o.O0 In sold coin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
"HosTILE" FLEET HAS
 FORWARDED SOUND FORTS.
Great Guns of Forts Wright, Terry, and Miehie Responded Vigorously.

New London, Conn, Oct. 17.-A hos tile fleet of destroyers, mine-planters, forts at the entrance to Lond Island sound late today and tonight in an ef- fort to land a party of marines. The great guns at Forts Wright, Terry, and Michie responded vigorously. The "battle"-a part of the United States navy war game-will officially end to- morrow at noon. Later the navy um- pires will announce whether the ships were sunk or whether the fleet ran the forts and landed the marines. The great searchlights at the forts shot out in the darkness tonight to de- tect possible surprise attack. The heavy cannonading shook the city and environs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
FRENCH TRooPe NOW
 FIGHTING IN MACEDONIA
Were Attacked by 4o.ooo Ruisarians
 at Hudove Yiiandovo,

Athens. via Londea, Oct. 1T, 11ss5 B, m.-The French troops in Maeedonia have received their baptism of fire near ths railway bridge at Hudavp Viland0v6, where they were attacked by 41.0e1 Buigarians. The fighting continues,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
Man shot DurInu OuarreI,

GaYiaFdsvilie, Conn, Oct, 1T,-Dur- ing n quarrel at the home of Eugene Cotter here today, Henry Strid was shot and seriously wounded and the authorities are now searching in this vicinity for Albert Thayer, who is ale
 legged to have run away after the shooting, Sarid was taken to the Dan bury hospital and at a late hour to- night his condition was reported as critical, ~l.-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
CUTTER SEARCHING FOR
 MIseINo POWER BOAT
On Which lnterned German Officers Are Believed to Have Gone to Sea.

Norfolk, Va. Oct. 17,-The coast guard cutter Onondaga went to sea today to join in the search for the missing power boat Eclipse, on which six warrant officers from the interned German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm are believed to have gone to sea, Re- ports from headquarters of the coast guard service gay every cutter along the Atlantic coast has been instructed to search for the missing boat,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
GROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER
 NARROWLY ESCAPED CAPTURE
Several of His Staff otfieera Killed and Others Captured at Belgrade.

Amsterdam. Oct. 1T. via London, s:50 p. m.-Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia narrowly escaped capture when Hungarian troops entered Bel grado, according to a Bucharest des- patch to the Berlin Kreuze Zeitung, The despatch pays high tribute to the princes bravery in personally directing the defence of the city up to the last moment and not leaving un- til the Hungarinns were entering.
 Several of tho princess staff offic- CTS were captured and others killed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
STATE LIBERTY LEAGUE
 TO EteHr RRoAI6iTioN.
Organized at New Haven With About
 100 Member.

New Haven. Conn, Oct. n, - The State Liberty league, with an object of fighting prohibition locally and na- tionally, was organized here today with about 100 members from various parts of the state Ofneera were elect ed as followas President J, D, Madden. Hartfords vice president. John E. Reilly, DanburyS SecretarY-treasurer. Ira NJ, 0rnburn. New Haven. Julius Stremlau of Neriden. president of the Connecticut Federation Of Labor, wSS one of the speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
FLoTILLA OF SUBMARINES
 COMING TO NEW LONDON
To Make New Base Their i+eadquart-
 CTS for WlntaE Manoaxers.

Newport, R. r., Oct, iF.-A fetilia of submarines left here today for the winter manoevers, The aotilla in- cluded the D-1, D-2, D-5, the E-1, G-1, G-2 and G-s, They were ae- companied by the tenders Fonepah and Ozark,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
STRUCK BY AN AUTO
 WHILE CROSSING STREET
Jonas Tompklns, Wife and Infant Daughter. of Hartford, Have Mar row Escape.

i Hartford Conn. Oct, i7.-Jonas Tompkins, principal of the North East school. his wife and Infant daughter had narro wescape from serious injury today when they were struck by an automobile driven by Charles Segal of Bristol, They were crossing Windsor avenue, when the auto hit the baby carriage and Mir, and Mrs. Tompkins. The infant was unhurt, but Its parents received mi- nor injuriee
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
RAINS AND HIGH WINDS
 IN NORTHERN TEXAS
Cause Damage Which Will Reach Hundreds ef Theusaues of DoIlare.-

Dallas, Tex, Oct iI.-Damage. the total amount of which win reach into hundreds of thousands of dollars, re- suited last night and today from the torreptsal rains and high winds which swept north Texas and south Oh1aho- ma. according to reports received here, Wire communication Is cut ofr in many places, -.