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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
ACTIVITIES OF JUDGE
A. HEAToN ROBINSON
And Other Former Directors of New
Haven Road Figure in Trial.

New York, Oct. 27.-The activities
of Judge A. Heaton Robertson OF New
Haven. one Of the eleven former d.
rectors of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad ON trial forssGl-
legged violation of the Sherman anti
trust, law, figured today for the first
lime IN the presentation of the govern
ment's case He was represented as
having secretly purchased for the New
Haven interests the Meriden. Water
bury and Connecticut River railroad. a
line which John NJ. Hall. then vice
president of the New Haven. thought
should be swept on the face OF the
EARTH
Judge Robertson kept It for more
than two years. according to corre-
spondence introduced today, meanwhile
turning over to the New Haven its
rolling stock. and finally the road it.
SELF under a lease authorized by the
New Haven board Of directors. This
It appeared, was after the patrons OF
the road had been complaining because
II was not operated, and the New
Haven management feared that the
real ownership would become knowr
and make political trouble in the Con.
hecticut legislature unless the road
was operated
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
NO BUSINESS TRANSACTED
AT NEW HAVEN ROAD MEETING
Most of the Stockholders Left After
Depositing Their Ballots.

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 27.-No bus
iness was transacted at the annual
stockholders meeting of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company today. The wish of repre-
sentatives of certain interests to ex-
anime proxies delayed announcement
of the vote on the question of approx
ing the acts of directors as contained
in the annual statement and the cleo
ton of fifteen directors. The meeting
was fairly well attended. Most of the
stockholders left after depositing their
ballots, but the recess then taken
heightened into hours and finally to-
night was continued over until tomor-
morrow morning. Those stockholders
who left apparently thought that bus
mess had been completed after lively
debate among number of those pres
ent based chiefly on opposition to the
action of the directors in not insti-
tuting suits against former directors
to recover moneys alleged to have been
recklessly expended
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
TEUTONS OPEN R0tg1
TO CONSTANTINOPLE'
They Have Pierced Northeastern Serbia and Route
Now Lies Through Bulgaria
ALSO LEAVES A CLEAR ROAD TO AEGEAN SEA

Allies May Make Attempt Block the German Road to
Turkey, in Bulgaria-Bugars Are Putting Forth a
Strong Effort to Secure Control of Additional Sections of
the Belgrade-Saloniki Railway-In the South, Rein
forced by the British and French, Serbia is Using All
Her Strength to Throw the Bulgarians Back-A Big
Battle is Now in Progress Just South of Uskup
Aqairs in Bulgaria Are Reported Serious, and the Ru-
nanans Are Displaying Some Uneasness- Battles Con-
tinue in the Other Zones Without Anv ApDreciable
Change in Positions
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
BRITISH STEAMER ToRPEDoED
IN MEDlTERRANEAN SEA.
Details Lacking. Other Than That No
Lives Were Lost.

Seattle. Wash, Oct. 27.-The British
tank steamer H. c. Henry, when two
days out from Alexandria, Egypt, in
the Mediterranean sea, was torpedoed
and sunk by a German submarine, ac-
eording to cablegram received today
ny the Pacific Creosoting company of
Seattle. owners of the vessel. No lives
were lost. according to the message,
which gave no other details
The H. c. Henry. which was COM
mandeered by the British admiralty
shortly after the war began, was a
steel steamer of 4,129 tons gross regis
ter. She was built at Greenock in
1909 for the Pacific Creosoting com
pany and prior to the outbreak of the
war was operated between Europe and
Seattle, carrying creosote. Captain
William Lowrie was in command.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
SOCIALIST PARTY TO TAKE
A REFERENDUM VOTE
To Nominate Candidates for President
and Vice President.

Chicago. Oct. 27.-The first refer
endum OF any American political party
to nominate candidates for president
and vice president began today when
nomination blanks were sent TO all
members from the headquarters Of the
socialist party.
In the discussion Of possible results
OF the primary for president, Eugene
V. Debs, recent candidate for that Of
fee, Seymour Stedman. who was a
candidate for mayor OF Chicago al the
last election, and Charles Edward
Russell. Of New York, writer and lee
turer. were named as the most prom
inent candidates.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
AMERICAN GARRISON
ATTACKED BY HAITIENs.
Commander Was Killed in a skirnish
=Reinforeements Sent.

Cape Haitien. Haiti. oct. 2T.-The
American naval forces are sending $50
men to Grand Riviere TO reinforce the
garrison there which has been at
tackled by Haitien brigands and the
commander of which has been killed
in a skirmish at Bahon. the terminus
OF the railway line. a short distance
from Cape Haitien-
Fort Liberte. some 25 miles TO the
east of Cape Haitien. fired a cannon at
the Americans The commander OF
the fort later was seized and taken TO
Cape Haitine. where he was tried and
condemned to serve a sentence at hard
labor.
The situation in the immediate vi
cinity Of Cape Haitien is quiet Com
mercial affairs are active.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
CURE PRONOUNCED
IN ANTHRAX CASE.
Dr.. J. c. Helper Of Ben Bow City, Ills,
the Lucky Man.

Ben Bow City. Ills. Oct 27.xDr.
J. c. Helper, who a month ago. was
stricken with anthrax. today was pro-
nounced cured by his attending ply
sician. DIR. Helpers wife was largely
instrumental in bringing about hiB
cure. Throughout the greater part of
his illness she applied, at Is minute
Intervals an antiseptic treatment to a
wound on the physician's neck which
had been caused by the disease.
DR.. Helper believes he caught the
disease from a mosquito bite. For n
week both he and the physician in
charge OF the case held faint hope for
his recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
Movements of Steamships.

Kirkwall. Oct. 23.-Arrived, steamer
Hellig Olav, New York for Copen-
hagen.
Bergen, Oct. 26.-Arrived. steamer
Bergensfjord. New York.
New York, Oct. 27.-Signalled,
steamer Kursk. Archangel for New
York Dock s a. m. Sunday.
Naples. Oct. 20.-Sailed, steamer
Duca Di Geneva. New York.
Liverpool, Oct. 27.-Sailed, steamer
Cameronia. from Glasgow, New York
(not previously.
New York, Oct 27.-sailed, steamer
Baltic LIVERPOOL.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
KING GEORGE AND FRENCH
PRESIDENT WERE IN PERIL
When Four Shells Exploded Within 200
Yards of Them.

Paris. Oct. 27, $40 p. m.-Four shells
exploded only 200 yards from King
George of England and President Poin-
care Of France during their visit to the
front yesterday. according to a Temps
correspondent back of the firing line.
The king and the president, with the
Prince of Wales and General Joffre,
says the despatch, had taken a point
of observation when a German battery
fred two heavy salvos, resulting in the
explosion of shells near the official
party
celebrations being exchanged between
the British ruler and the French ex-
ecutive and the high officers at the
front.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
BOSTON TRANSFERS
VOTE MORAL SUPPORT
To the 1900 Striking Railroad Freight
Handlers.

Boston. Oct. 27-The Teamsters' un-
ion. from which the 1900 striking rail-
road freight handlers hope for sympa-
thetic strike action, should conditions
warrant it. tonight voted their moral
support of the strikers cause Reso-
lutions adopted by the teamsters crit
!Slzed the management of the railroads
for their refusal TO arbitrate and ap-
pealed to the governor and the mayor
ITO use all their influence to prevent
unnecessary trouble" A committee of
three was appointed to act for the
teamsters at a conference called by
Mayor Curley for Friday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
HARTFORD CAPITOL GUIDE
RECOGNIZES FAYS PICTURE
As That of Man Whom He Took to
the Dome Last Saturday.

Hartford. Conn, Oct. 27.-Matthew
Cooney. guide at the state capitol, has
recognized the newspaper picture of
Fay, tn German who is under sus-
picion of planning for the destruction
of war munitions factories in this
country, as that of German whom he
took up to the dome of the building
last Saturday afternoon. The man
spoke with German accent, but he
seemed to be familiar with the sur
rounding country which he viewed
through a glass. He said the glass
was of the variety used by artillery
officers. Mr.. Cooney's recognition is
supported by the statements of four
other capitol employees.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
FATE OF HANS SCHMIDT
WITH COURT OF APPEALS
Priest Under Sentence of Death For
Murder of Anna AumuIIer.

Albany. n. Y. Oct. 27@The fate of
Hans Schmidt, the former Catholic
priest under sentence OF death for the
murder of Anna Aumuller in New
York in 1913, now rests with the court
OF appeals. Arguments for and
against new trial were made before
that body today. a decision is not
expected for several weeks. Should
the court rule against Schmidt his
next recourse will be an appeal for
executive clemency to Governor Whit
man, who, as district attorney Of New
York. prosecuted the case.
In his argument for a reversal of
The judgment Of conviction. Schmidt's
counsel asked particularly that a Jury
De given an opportunity TO hear al
legged new evidence to the effect that
Miss Aumuller died as a result OF
hemorrhage followed a forbidden op-
Grafton He asked the court to dis
regard Schmidt's confession, made be.
fore his trial and retracted since. thai
he had cut the victims throat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
INQUIRIES REGARDING CLAIMS
ON SINKING OF THE ARABIC
Are Being Received in Numbers by
State Department.

Washington. Oct. 27.-The state de-
partment is receiving numerous in
quiries regarding claims to be filed on
account OF loss of life and property
in connection with the sinking of the
White Star liner Arabic by German
submarine. So far the department
has not progressed in the matter be-
yond the point OF indicating the
method of procedure for applicants
for indemnity. The German govern
ment has expressed willingness to pay
'ndemnities however and in due course
claims will be submitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
5000 900 YARDS UNIFORM
CLOTH FOR RUSSIANS,
Contract Signed by President of the
American Woolen Co.

Boston, Oct. 27.-Contracts have been
signed by William NJ Wood, president
of the American Woolen company, for
the delivery of 5,000.000 yards of uni
form cloth to the Russian government,
it was announced here today. The or
der is said to be the largest ever placed
at one time in the history of the trade
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
CAUSE OF THE LOSS
OF SUBMARINE F-4.
Attributed to the Fact That Ballast
Air Tank Valves Had Been Left
Open.

Washington, Oct 27.-A statement
issued here tonight by Henry R.
Carse, president of the Electric Boat
company. designers of the submarine
F-4, attributed the loss of the boat
with her crew in Honolulu harbor to
the fact that ballast tank air valves
had been left open. Corosion of lead
lining of the batteries and of rivets,
found by tthe naval board Of inquiry
to have been the primary cause of
the disaster, the statement said, in
dicated lack of care but could not
have been more than a contributory
cause.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
o1ITuARM
Frank w. Rollins

Boston, Oct. 27.-Frank W. Rollins,
former governor of New Hampshire,
generally regarded as the originator
of the "Old Home Week idea, died at
a hotel in this city tonight. Mr.. Ril-
Inns. whose home was at Concord, N
H, had been ill here for three months
with heart affection.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
UNION OF PROTESTANT
CHURCHES OF THE WORLD.
Advocated at Meeting of Presbyterian
Synod of New England.

the Protestant churches of the world
was advocated tonight at the dinner
which concluded the annual meeting
Of the Presbyterian synod OF New
England. The speakers were DR.. David
g. Wylie of New York and Major In
graham and Rev. Bowley Green OF this
city. a home mission conference
was held this afternoon at which de-
partments of the work were discussed
by Rev William p. Shriver and 9TH
arg
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
ANOTHER AUTO ACCIDENT
ON MILFORD TURNPIKE
Two Women Injured in Head-on
Collision

Milford, Conn, Oct. 27.-Another au-
toinobile accident occurred on the
turnpike near here tonight in which
Mrs. M. A. Downes. wife of Walling-
fotfl lawyer, and Miss Ella Fitzpat-
rick of Bridgeport were injured. The
cavs-one driven by Mrs. Downes and
the other hys Miss Catfarine Fitzpat-
rick. a Bird geport school teacher--col-
uded head-on. Both machines We're
overturned and the occupants pinned
underneath The injuries to Mrs.
Downes and Miss Fitzpatrick are not
REGARDED as serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
ANNUAL MEETING NEW
ENGLAND PosTMAsTERs.
william, '. Murray of Boston Elected
President.

Boston, Oct. 27.-The Postmasters
association OF New England, at its an
nual meeting today, chose William +.
Murray Gf this city as president As
the principal speaker at the assocta-
tion's banquet tonight. Postmaster
Murray told OF plans which he had IN
mind for re0rganizing the Boston pos
tai district, reducing the rs sub-sta-
tions IN the interests OF economy and
efficiency.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
200 GALLONS OF OYSTERS
SEIZED BY OFFICIALS.
Alleged That the Shelifish Had Been
Contaminated by SEWAGE.

Boston. Oct. 27.-Two hundred gall
Ions of oysters, shipped from Provi-
dence, were seized in this city, Wor-
cester and Springfield today by federal
officials acting under the pure food
law. II is alleged that the shell fish
came from beds that had been con-
taminated by sewage. This is the
second large seizure of oysters in this
state, 15O gallons having been con-
fiscated in this city last Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Andrew Seeman, 16 years old, was
run down and killed by q motor truck
in New York Daniel ]. O Hara. the
driver, was arrested
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
CabIed Paragraphs

Runor That Churchill is to Resign.
London. Oct. 2S. 2.22 a. m.-Rumors
were again current in the lopbies of
the house of commons last night that
Winston Spencer Churchill, chancellor
of the duchy of Lancaster, was about
to resign his seat in the cabinet
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Many Nilllsta troops are DESERVING
and Joining Gen. csrnil as army.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Marquis dc LENA Announces He Has
Been So Informed. ss---s
Madrid. via Paris, Oct. 81, 11.30 D.
tn-The Marquis de LENA. minister of
foreign affairs, announces that he has
received information which leads him
to believe that death sentences i'm
posed on British women in Brussels
will be commuted.
Aside from Miss Edith Cavell, the
British nurse who was shot recently
in Belgium, the names of only two
other women who were condemned to
death have become known. They are
the Countess Johanna de Belleville, a
Belgian, and Mile Louise Thulier, a
French school teacher. A despatch
from London on October 22 said EN-
peror William had notified King AL
fonso of Spain that he had pardoned
these two women
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
KIIIod bv Team AZ Cedar HiH.

New Haven, Conn, Oct 27.-While
walking along the railroad tracks in
Cedar Hiu on his way home from
work tonight, John Schmidt, aged 50.
was struck by an express train and in
stantly Killed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Because of Henry Ford's opposition
to the Anglo French loan. membes Of
the Chamber Of French Dealers IN Au-
tomobiles were asked to cease deal
ing with the Ford company. and to dis
courage their customers from buying
Ford cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

A resolution asking President wal
SON to support a bin appropriating
at least $4,000. 900 for the AIississip-
pi levee system in the next Congress
was adopted at a meeting in Nom
phis OF the Mississippi River Levee
Association.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Bank Of England ghipped
fs6b.ooo In gold TO the United States
from England
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

stoeEhoIders Of the Ford Motor Co..
OF Canada at a meeting at Walker
vile. Ont, recommended a distrtbu-
ton OF 500 per cent. took dividend to
the share holders OF the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Burglars robbed the four railway
station ticket offices between Man
chester and Nashua, ". H. Tuesday
night. but secured comparatively little
plunder or money in either one.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Argentine government has ac-
cepted an invitation 10 send repre-
sentatives to the Pan-American sci
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Having completed an order for
1900 steel freight cars for Russia
the Pressed Steel Car Co closed n
contract for an additional $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

About 800 employees Of the Spring.
field Metal Body Company at Spring
field. went on strike for an eight
hour day and recognition OF the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Eighteen negro prisoners escaped
from the Knox County Jail at Knox
through the bars. One OF the con-
victs was a murderer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Gifts to Harvard university amount
ing to S142, 900. including one by James
]. Hill OF s125. 5000. were announced at
lows.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Count Won Bernstorff, German Am
bassador. declared that he never had
heard of Robert Fay or any OF the
plot
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Submarine L-e, built for the Unitei
States navy at Quincy. Mass. by tn
Fore River Shipbuilding corporation
was launched at the yard yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey lifted the freight embargo which
il had placed on export freight be-
cause OF harbor conditions at New
York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

After q clash between Premie
Zaimas OF Greece and eX-Premie
Venezilos. the Greek Chamber refuses
to adopt a vote OF confidence in tn
Zaimas administration
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Egypt advised the Post Office De-
partment that II would suspend un-
til further notice the money order
convention with the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Fire In the surgical furniture plant
OF Richardson, Wright & Co, at
Boston. caused damage OF $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
DEATH SENTENCE OF BRITISH
WOMEN TO BE COMMITTED

Marquis dc LENA Announces He Has
Been So Informed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Major Ray p. Eaton, a former COM
mander of the Department of Maine
G. A. r. and for four years register
of deeds OF Cumberland county. died
at Brunswick Me
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Russian Ministry Of Finance in
tends to establish a number Of Rus
sian savings banks in the United
States to eceive deposits from Rus
sian nationals there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28
T,ot ANY Paper Largest
Condensed kilograms

The Anchor Line steamer Tuscania
arrived at New York from England
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Mgr. casliero, Apostolic Delegate
to Central America, VIII be made q
Cardinal at the next Consistory in
Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Premier Asquith so far recovered
from his recent illness. that he at
tended a Cabinet meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The parcel post service between
United States and Germany has been
discontinued by Germany until furth-
er notice
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Akron Rubber Co. Informed it's
l,5o0 employees OF a Is per cent. wsge
increase.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Secretary aDniels declared that in
termed Germans at Norfolk have no
chance to secure any naval secrets
there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Cash payments of the third Ger
man war loan have reached ~ per
cent OF the total.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Colonel John c. Moore, pioneer
newspaper editor and first mayor Of
Denver, Colo, died at Excelsior
Springs at the home of his SON. He
was 81 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

Total Prussian losses in the war
are given as 2.021. 900 men killed.
wounded and missing. by the Amster-
dam "Courant"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

President Wilson was invited to
attend the annual dinner OF the
Gridiron Club TO be held in Washing
ton on Dec. IL. He will attend, II
possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The Mallory line freight steamer
Colorado, which was abandoned at
sea because of fire, was towed into
Charleston. Much of her cargo can
be salvaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

John p. Dudley, deputy collector Of
customs in Houlton. Ne, was fatally
shot by a companion while hunting in
the vicinity of Pride's Mills, 30 miles
from Houlton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-28

The steamship Dannacoaa was
abandoned at sea on Oct. II, and the
crew rescued by the British steamer
Ariel, according to reports received
from London.
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EUROPEAN MAILS.

The italian liner Europa, sailing to-mor-
row for Naples. will take mail. closing ~
$3.50 A. NJ. for Italy. Rutnania. Serbia ana
Greece.
The Veloce liner Stampaiis, sailing Tues.
day for Naples, will take mail, closing at
Greece.
The Holland America liner Rotterdarr.
sailing Tuesday for Rotterdam. will taxa
mail. closing at $50 A. NJ, for Europe.
except Germany, Austria, Hungary, Tur-
key. Bulgaria, Norway. sweden and Den.
Indies.
Tho White star liner Lapland, sailing
Thursday for Liverpool, Will take mall,
closing at $40 A. NJ. for Great Britain ana
Ireland when specially addressed only.
The Greek liner 1oannina, sailing Thurs.
day for Piraeus, VIII AXE mail. closing AZ
1880 4. ~. for Greece when specially ad-
dressed only.
The Sicula-Americana liner San GugM:
elmo. SAILING Thursday for Naples, Will
take mail. closing At $3.50 a. NJ, for Italy.
Rumania, Serbia, Greece and switzerland.