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Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
POOR HAY AND
APPLE CROPS IN MAINE
On the Hay Crop Alone a Loss of
100000 Is Estimated.

st. Augusta, Me-, Aug. 5.-The grow
ing and reaping season Of 1915 prom
ises to be disastrous one for Maine
farmers whose income depends upon
the hay and apple crops, according to
estimates based on a canvass of con-
ditions in central Maine
There will be a loss Of over 81,
900 on tthe hay crop alone, it Is esti-
mated, If these conditions hold
throughout the state. and it is be-
leved heresthat they do. This is due
In large part to the heavycrainfan las;
month. Early frosts were said to have
caused a loss of 81 ,25o00o in the Maine
apple crop.
Farmers IN central Maine are put
ting into their barns about two-thirds
Of the normal hay crop, and an aver
age Of one-third Of this is said to be
too poor to sell. Orchardists declare
thaty beyond a few barrels of poor
fruit from the best apple trees, fit only
for mahngtcider, they will not harvest
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
REFUGEES FROM WARSAW
ARRIVING AT MOSCOW.
Most Of Them Are Without Money OF
Means of Sustenance.

Moscow. Aug. 5. via Petrograd and
London, 6 D. m.-Hundreds of refugees
from Warsaw are arriving here daily.
Most. of them are without money or
means of sustenance and are seeking
aid at the American consulate, where
an enlarged STAFF is attempting to sup
ply temporary assistance pending the
Organization Of a Russian relief COM
mittee.
The refugees state thatlalthough the
population Of the Polish capital was
convinced that the Germans ultimately
would occupy the city, a majority OF
the citizens elected to remain, only ap-
proximately Is per cent. ito date having
left the city.
This accounts for sthe,: comparative
order and the absence of1panic. which
accompanied the exodus.
When German occupation first SEEM
ed Imminent. the government issued
an order that third class tickets to any
point in the interior of Russia should
be given free to all citizens desiring to
depart. The only condition attached
by the authorities was that residents
SO leaving would not be allowed ito
return without special permit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06

What is certain to have a far-reach-
Ing and almost immediate effect on the
European war has happened. Warsaw
has fallen, and the far-f1ung lines OF
the Austro-German forces are pressing
close upon the Russians, who are re-
treating. as best they may. to posi-
tons already prepared for them and
offering, in the estimation of military
critics, greater advantages for sue
ceSsful defense.
The Bavarian troops led by Prince
Leopold were first to enter the capital,
but not without fierce resistance on
the part of the Russians. who retired
eastward in the direction of Minsk.
The number Of Russian prisoners
taken has not been estimated. 1t
seems, however, that the most of the
troops of Grand Duke Nicholas. hav-
ing had plenty Of time at their dis
posal, made their way safely out of
the city, taking their guns with them.
Warsaw Dismantied.
As to Warsaw itself, it had been
virtually dismantled so far as guns,
factories, machine shops and probably
everything else that would be of value
to the invaders is concerned, and, in
addition, a large portion Of the popu-
lace have departed from time to time
since first it became known that the
chances Of the Russians long holding
out against their advancing foes was
negligible.
The troops of the Teutonic allies are
still continuing their drive against the
Russians on the other numerous parts
of the line in Poland and in north
western Russia. They have advanced
in the direction of the road to Lomza,
Ostrov and Wyskow to the northeast
Of Warsaw; Ivangorod is under the
fire Of the Teutonic guns; while be-
tween the Vistula and the Bug the re-
treat northward of the Russians is said
z44 70 sIkAf I'm
In the northwest, Riga, the impor-
tant port on the Baltic, is about to be
evacuated in the face Of the oncoming
Germans. A large number of the pop
ulation, the banks and institutions al
ready have gone, and the archbishop
dral and with the consistory left the
capital Of the Baltic provinces.
The capture Of Riga and Dvinsk,
against which towns the Germans in
the north are operating. in connection
with their eastward advance across
the Narew and the northerly manoeu-
vreS in the southeast and across the
: east bank of the Bug, seemingly gives
The Germans an outfianking movement
on both the right and left wings of the
newly chosen positions the Russians
are expected to occupy with their
withdrawal from Poland-the Kovno,
Grodno, Brest-Litovsk line.
No New Features in France.
The campaign in France and Bel
gium presents no new features what
ever. although there have been ex-
pectations that the German preoccu-
patton in Russia would enable the
allied French and British armies to
venture their long looked-for general
offensive.
Italians Encounter Difficulties.
Unofficial dispatches indicate the
immense difficulties which the Italians
are encountering In their efforts to
overcome the Austrian opposition on
the frontier. They have brought up
additional heavy guns and have begun
a new bombardment of Gorilla The
same dispatches, however, are author
ity for the statement that the italians
have captured several miles Of newly
constructed trenches at Polazzo.
and DR.. 8. M. Zwemer Of Arabia,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
TWO MORE BODIES
RECOVERED AT ERIE, PA.
Fifteen Persons Are Known to Be
Missing-Death List About rs.

Erie. Pa, Aug. 5.-The death list
resulting from the food Of Tuesday
night was brought up to 26 late to-
day wit hthe recovery Of two more
bodies. Because of the great mass
of debriss which stretches for two
miles along the Mil Creek valley. the
search for bodies is progressing slow
ly and city officials believe that It will
be at least a week before the work
has been completed. Fifteen persons
are known to be missing and Coroner
Hanley said he thought the death list
might reach seventl-five.
Figures compiled late today showed
that the total damage in the city and
county would amout to between six
and seven million dollars. Two mil
lions. 1t was declared, would not re-
place the crops destroyed in Erie coun-
ty.
Two representatives OF the state de-
partment Of health arrived today to
assist the local health authorities in
handling the sanitary situation Scores
of persons have been vaccinated for
typhoid and warnings on sanitation
have BEEN issued by the health au-
thorities.
A committee OF prominent citizens
met with Mayor Stern at the city hall
thi safternoon and took charge Of the
relief work Preparations are being
made to furnish clothing to the flood
sufferers tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
Haitien Troops
Are to Disarm
ARE SAID TO BE MARCHING
TOWARD PORT AU PRINCE
NO FURTHER DISORDER
Indieations are That the Successful
RevoIutionists Will Establish a
Government-OnIya a Small Force of
American Marines on Shore Duty.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Hopes for a
peaceful settlement of the disturbances
in Haiti were frightened today by the
receipt Of message from Rear Ad-
miral Caperton, commanding the
American naval forces at Port Au
Prince and Cape Haitien, announcing
that the troops of Resolve Bobo, lead
er of the successful revolution, would
disarm on their arrival at the capital
eneral Bobo's men are reported en-
route from Cape Haitien to Port Au
Prince and should arrive there in six
days.
The following abstract of Admiral
Caperton's report was given out:
Troops to Disarm.
General Blot left Cape Haitien for
Santo Domingo on the morning of the
4th instant The troops of General
Bobo have met with no further re-
sistance in the north of Haiti and
Bobo's troops are said to be marching
to Port Au Prince, where they will
probably arrive in about six days.
General Bobo's representatives have
promised that his troops will disarm
upon arrival at Port Au Prince.
Outbreaks Reported.
Although Cape Haitien is quiet,
outbreaks are reported at Petitgoabe
committee at Port Au Prince have
telegraphed the authorities at these
places directing them to maintain or
der and Admiral Caperton is of the
opinion that the order of the commit
tee will be effective"
General Blot commanded the mil
itary forces of the government over
thrown with the assassination of Pres
ident Guillaume. Officials here inferred
from his withdrawal from the country
that Blot had abandoned hope of being
elected to the presidency.
Conditions at Port Au Prince.
News dispatches from Port Au
Prince today said the national assem-
bly, was awaiting word from General
Bobo as to whether he desired the
office. Assurances that his army will
disarm on its arrival at the capital
are thought to indicate that there will
be no further fighting and that the
revolutionists will establish a govern
ment. Earlier advices from admiral
Caperton said warning shots fired by
the survey yacht Eagle at Cape Hal
tien had kept the revolutionists out
of that city. Only a small force OF
marines was on duty ashore and a
warning was sent that any attempt tc
enter the town would be met by the
guns of the American warships The
battleship Connecticut now is off the
port with additional marines.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
DISCOVERY OF AN
IDEAL ANTISEPTIc
Defects of HypochIorite Remedied by
Addition of Carbonate of Lime and
Borie Acid.

Paris, Aug. 5.-Dr. Alex Carrel of
the Rockefeller Institute of Medical
Research, and Or. Henry D. Dakin of
the Lister Institute have discovered
after exhaustive experiments at the
Compeigne military hospital, what
they claim to be the ideal antiseptfc.
The most powerful antiseptic known
to science is hypochlorite of lime, but
its use Is injurious to the tissues, ow-
ing to it's acidity and it does not keep.
Doctors Da.kin and CarreI have found
these two defects are remedied respec-
lively by the addition of carbonate of
lime and boric acid,
Wonderful results have been obtain
ed with the new antiseptic and If ap-
piled in time it is said to make in
fection in wounds henceforth impos-
sible
Professor Landouzy explained the
new ant1septic to the Academy of
Science, whose members agreed that
the discovery will be of great import
ance in surgery.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
SUIT FILED AGAINST
OWNER OF THE .DAcIA
By Brokers for Their Interest in Ship
and Cargo of Cotton.

New York, Aug. 5.-The suit filed in
the federal court here today by E. v.
Novelty and Company. ship brokers,
against e. N. Bretung, owner of the
steamship Davia, for their interest in
the Dacia and her cargo of cotton,
seized by a French cruiser while bound
from Galveston to Rotterdam, was
compromised today. The terms were
not made public. Novelty and Com
pany claimed they held an option on
the Dacia at the time Of her sale by
the Hamburg American line and had
procured the cargo for the ship.
The French government paid for the
Dacia's cargo and a French prize court
has confirmed the seizure of the ves-
sci.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06

Wethersfeld, Conn, Aug. 5.-with
the words mot guilty" on his lips,
Bernard Montvid, was hanged in the
state prison at Wethersfield this morn
ing shortly after midnight for the
murder in New Britain on, February 8
last Of Rev. Joseph zebris, a Ii
thuanian priest, and his housekeeper,
Miss Iva Gilmaniatis.
Went to Death Calmly.
The condemned man, who was %
years old, went for his death calmly,
although he appeared a bit nervous as
he started for the death chamber. He
enteder the room at 12.06:20, the trap
was sprung by Warden Garvin twen-
ty-one seconds afterwards and at
1918: 35 he was pronounced dead by
DR.. Edward G. Fox, the prison ply
siclan. Montvid came into the room
repeating prayers in his own language
and cor&inuing until the black cap
had been drawn over his head, when
in firm voice, just as the trap was
about to be sprung, he exclaimed:
Not Guilty"
The board Of prison directors was
represented at the execution by the
warden. Representatives were also
present from the Hartford and New
Britain newspapers.
No relative of Montvid came to see
ening letter arrived from his broth
er in Chicago.
Following is the story of the crime
for which Bernard Montvid is to be
executed shortly after midnight to-
night:
Story of the Crime.
The murder of Rev Joseph Zebris,
pastor of st. Andrews Lithuanian Ro-
man Catholic church at New Britain
and his housekeeper, Miss Iva Gilman
aitis, for which Bernard Montvid was
condemned to be hanged, occurred on
the night of February 8 last. The
priest was shot to death in a room on
the first floor of the parochial resi-
dence and the woman was found
strangled in an upper room of the
house. Robbery was said to have
been the motive for the crimes
Said He Was Only an AeeompIice.
Montvid asserted that he was only
an acconplice, the real murderer, he
said. being Peter Krakas, who was
executed at Wilmington, Del, some
time ago for shooting a policeman to
death there
1t was only after the arrest of
Krakas and Montvid at Wilmington,
that their connection with the New
Britain crimes became known. Fol-
lowing their arrest Krakas said he
shot the policeman because he thought
they were trying to arrest him and
his companion for the New Britain au-
thorities. After the execution of
Krakas, Montvid was brought back to
Connecticut, tried for and conviced of
the murder Of the priest and his
housekeeper.
No "Red Hand" Organization.
A few hours before his death Mont
vid declared that no so-called Red
Hand" organization was concerned
with the crimes. Previously both Kra-
kas and Montvid had asserted in YER
bal and written statements that such
an organization was behind the muir
ders and gave the names of several
persons, they claimed were connected
with the society. Montvid, in his last
declaration, repudiated these state
ments and said that Krakas and he
were alone in the murders, and that
no such organization, referred to
above. existed. /
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06

this afternoon before he heard of the
fall of Warsaw, David Lloyd George,
the minister of munitions, referred
to the situation in the east in these
terms:
'T view 1t with anxiety but not
with dread. I can see ray of hope in
the dark horizon-the regeneration of
the great people Of Russia. Our enc
mics do not understand what they are
doing In the east. Their mighty can
non are shattering the rusty bars that
fettered the soul of Russia.
Look at Warsaw! What is happen
ing behind thati The Russian people
are shaking themselves free Of sitting
debris, their mighty limbs preparing
with new spirits and new hope for a
new land.
Austria and Prussia are doing to-
day for Russia what their military
ancestors did for France. They are
hammering a sword that will destroy
them"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
TYPICAL "EUGENIc
WOMAN" OF THE FUTURE.
DR.. A. ]. Reid Says She Will B.
Taller, Darker and More SensibI,
Clad,

San Francisco, Aug. 5.-Ta1ler, dark
er women clothed in more sensible
dress will typify the "eugenic wo-
man. Of the future, DR.. A ]. Reid,
professor Of hygiene in the normal
school of physical education at Bat
tie Creek, Mich, today told the Inter-
national conference on Race Better
ment at the Panama Pacific exposi-
ton.
THE ideal woman of the eugenic
age will be plump and we'll rounded,
but not fat" said DR.. Reid. "Her COM
plexion will be ruddy or brown, not
pale as that of present day women,
because the pale skin is a badge of
disease rather than Of health.
Present day fashions are advanc-
ing toward health fashions Women's
dress Is much more sensible than
twenty years ago and women generally
are becoming more sensible in dress.
The hygiene dress, however, should be
suspended from the shoulders, leaving
the waist free"
DR.. David Starr Jordan, chancellor
Of Leland Stanford Junior university,
discussing "Eugepics and War" said
the European conflict is draining
Europe of its best blood and will leave :
its impression upon several genera
tions,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
$780, 900 FOR MASS.
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Transferred by Harvard University
Under Will of Gurdon Mckay.

Boston. Aug. 5.-The offer Of Har-
ward university to transfer a fund OF
Sc, SOC, 900 created under the will OF
Gurdon Mckay to the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology received the
sanction of Henry c. Attwill, attorney
general of the state, today.
Under the provision of the Mckay
will the fund was to be used to main
tain a separate school for instruction
in industrial arts and sciences.
After careful study Of the situation,
the Harvard authorities believed the
wishes of Mr.. Mckay could best be
carried out by the Institute Of Tech
nology in its new quarters in Cam
bridge.
The approval Of the supreme court
to the transfer was asked, but before
rendering a decision the court referred
the matter to the attorney general to
ascertain the states attitude.
1t Is expected that the court will
now give the necessary order for the
transfer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
BROAD PROGRAMME
OF NATIONAL DEFENCE.
President to Cooperate With chairmen
of the Military and Naval Commit
tees.

Cornish, N. H. Aug. 5.-with the
object of developing a broad and con-
vincing programme Of national de-
fence which will meet with the ap-
proval of congress. President Wilson
is planning to cooperate with the
chairmen of the. military and naval
affairs committees of the senate and
house as well as with Secretaries
Garrison and Danielson of the war
and navy departments before finally
deciding o nthe recommendations he
will make in his next message to
congress.
The president told friends here to-
night that while he had made no def
mite plans for consulting with the
chairmen of the committees interest
ed in the qusGtion of national de-
fense he would arrange to see them
before congress convenes in order to
united on a single programme of ac-
ton.
When the president sees the chair
men Of the committees he expects to
have before him the reports now be-
ing prepared by Mr.. Garrison and Mr..
Daniels The head of the war and
navy departments are expected to take
part in the conference or series Of
conferences in order to explain par
sonally their recommendations.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
SAILORS BODY FOUND
LASHED TO coMPANIoNWAY
OF the Coast of Maine-Nothing in
Clothing to Identify 1t.

We1Is-Beach, Me. Aug. 5.-Securely
lashed to the companionway of a
cabin, the body of a sailor was found
today between Walls Beach and Ken
nebunk Beach. The condition of the
body indicated that 1t had been in the
water at least q week. There was
nothing in the clothing to identify it.
Much wreckage was washed ashore
during the storm. but there was moth
ing to indicate from what vessel it
had come. The body was discovered
by Carl Farril of brakes Island, while
pulling lobster traps. 1t was that of
man about 35 years of age weigh
ing IT'S pounds and above five feet,
ten inches in height. The color of the
hair is brown. The clothing was prac-
tically new.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
Movements of steamships-

Athinai, New York.
St Michaels, Aug. 3.-Arrived,
steamer Roma, New York.
Marseilles, Aug. ARRIVED, steamer
San Anna, New York.
Bergen. Aug. 5.-Arrived. steamer
Bergensfjord. New York.
Liverpool, ,.aAug. 4.-Sailed, steamers
Baltic, NewSYork: Dominion. Philadel-
phia-
Rotterdam, Aug. 4.-Sailed: Ste6m-
er Rotterdam, New York
New York. Aug. 5.-Sailed: *Steam-
er Saxonia, Liverpool.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
Final CHANCE FOR MEXICAN LEADERS
To Say Whether They Are Ready to Make an Honest
Effort to Compose Differences
DEMAND TO BE SENT TO ALL MEXICAN FACTIONS

Intended Especially for Carranza and His Followers Who are
Opposed Another Peace Conference Message Is to
Express the Concerted Plan of North and South America
Plans Formulated Conference at the State De-
partment in Which the Six Ranking Diplomats of the
Pan-American Legation Conferred With Secretary Lam
sing-No Mention of Armed Intervention
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
ITALIAN ARTILLERY SHELLS
SET FIRE TO TWO TRAINS
One Was Filled with Troops, of Whom
800 Were Burned to Death.

Geneva, via Paris, Aug. 5, go D. m.
"A despatch to the Tribune from Eat
bach says:
Shells from the Italian artillery
set fire to two trains on the Borgo-
Levico railroad while they were on
their way to Rovere-to. The first train
was filled with troops. Of whom 500
were burned to death. The second
was carrying ammunition and eight
cars of it exploded.
AT PolaZzo eight attacks by the
Italians were repulsed, but the ninth
attack resulted in the capture of sew
eral miles of newly constructed trench
es.
THE Italians have brought UP more
heavy guns against Gorilla, the sys-
tematic bombardment of which has be-
gun The Austrians are replying fee
bly,"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
FEAR TWO LOWELL MEN
ifia6 HAVE BEEN DROWNED
Were on Yacht Found Abandoned OFF
Portsmouth, N. n.

Lowell, Mass, Aug. 5.-For1ner As
sistant District Attorney Charles J..
Wier, and Blanchard Pratt, a business
man Of Lowell, own the yacht Caroline
which was found minus her crew off
Newcastle, near Portsmouth, N. H,
yesterday Mr.. Wier and Mr.. Pratt
were members of party that had
started on a cruise in the yacht. Rel
atives here have not heard from them,
and 1t is feared they may have been
drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
WARSAW STRIPPED
BEFORE ITS FALL
Austro-GermansA Are Pressing Close Upon the Rus
SLAMS, Who Are Retreating to New Positions
BAVARIAN TROOPS FIRST TO ENTER WARSAW

Met With Fierce Resistance From Russians Who Retired
Eastward in the Direction of Minsk-Teutons Continue
Their Drive Against the Muscovites IN Other Parts of
Poland and in Northwestern Russia-Rga, the Most
Important Port the Baltic Sea- About to be Evac-
ated in the Face of the advancing Germans Italians
are Encounterng Immense Difficulties in Their Efforts
to Overcome Opposition of the Austrians-In France
and Belgium There are No New Features.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
GERMAN SPY IS
HELD FOR FORGERY,
Arrested in Brooklyn Yesterday on a
Federal Warrant,

New York, Aug. 5.-Ignattus T. T.
Lincoln, a former member of the Brit
ish parliament and a self-conferred
German spy, who was arrested in
Brooklyn yesterday on a federal war
rant charging him with forgery
amounting to approximately $500.
Eas held for further hearing on Aug.
19 when arraigned in the United
States district court today. The date
was set after an attorney representing
the British consul had told Sthe court.
that extradition papers and depositions
would arrive from England by then,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
Compensation Decision Set Aside.

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 5-A decision
by Compensation Commissioner George
B. Chandler. awarding $9.43 a week for
the Glastonbury Knitting company.
was set aside by Judge Burpee of the
superior court ina decision fled today,
Mann had his fingers cut Off while
butting his bottle Of coffee in a hot
air hue to warm. He was foreman
Of the knitting room in the company's
mill at Manchester Green.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
Man. Villa in Juarsz.

Ell Paso, Aug. 5.-General Francisco
Villa, who arrived at Juarez today.
spent several hours in conference with
members of the Madero family and
with foreign shippers whose consign-
ments to merchants and mining cor
porations in Chihuahua had been seiz-
ed at Juarez and sent south to the
Villa government. It was reported
Villa had said strong detachment
was coming from the south to rein
force the Juarez garrison.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-06
RUSSIANS BLEW UP
BRIDGES OVER WsTULA
Petrograd Says They Retired From
Warsaw Without Being Attacked,

Petrograd, via London, Aug. 6, 3.45
a. m.-An official communication Just
issued says:
I'm view Of conditions and the gem
eral situation our troops west of
Warsaw have received orders to
fall back on the right bank of the
Vistula.
According to reports received this
order was carried out and the troops
who were covering Warsaw retired at
5 o'clock this (Thursday) morning
without being attacked, toward the
new front assigned them.
They blew up behind them all the
bridges over the Vistula."