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The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
GEN. HAIG SUCCEEDS FRENCH
Commander Of First Army Takes Com
8 mand OF All British Forces In
France and Flanders.

London. Marshal Sir John
French, who, at his own request, has
been relieved OF the command of the
British forces in France and Flanders.
has been succeeded by Gen. Sir Doug
las Haig. Since the landing of the ex-
peditionary force Sir Douglas Haig
has commanded the first army and
has been repeatedly mentioned in dis
patches by his chief, whose place he
now takes.
Sir John French becomes command
er-in-chief of the armies in the United
Kingdom and for his 16 months serv-
ices at the front he has been created
viscount OF the United Kingdom.
Sir Douglas Haig Is nine years
younger than his former chief. and,
like him. won his spurs as cavalry
officer. His first commission was In
the Seventh Hussars, and, as has been
the case with most British officers Of
high rank, he saw service in the SUI
dan, India and Africa.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
NO DlsAvOWAL BY AUSTRIA
Vienna Gives Full Support to subma.
rine Commander That Sunk An
cona-Did His Duty.

Vienna. The Austro-Hungarian adj
miralty is entirely opposed to any dis
avowal Of the course OF the submarine
commander who was responsible for
the sinking OF the Italian steamer An
coma. On the contrary, it approves
his conduct fully and declared that he
would have been considered as having
failed to perform his duty il he had
allowed the Ancona to escape.
The reply to the American note, 1t
is understood, will be delivered soon.
Indications are that a pessimistic
view of the situation is justified.
The admiralty has stated its case
and attitude OF the naval authorities
as follows:
1T is a submarine commanders
duty to make report to the desig-
mated base as soon as possible and
the commander who sank the Ancona
did this as soon as he was within
wireless distance of land. He made
a supplementary report at Pola and
accompanied 1t with his log. No ex-
oAaAotiOA VI Lie Crew was HcIu Dc
cause the commanders report was
considered complete and there was no
reason to suppose that the crew could
add anything thereto.
$50 far as the commander is con-
cerned, his course is clear. The ad-
miralty has received his report and
sees no reason to find any fault With
his course of action"
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
DIVIDED AND ouARRELsoME,
THE MEMBERS REACH WAR
RING EUROPE.
CuRFEW LAW RULED OUT
Expedition to Get Soldier Out Of the
Trenches Has Cost Henry Ford
$125, 900 to Date-May Cost
Half Million.

Christiania, Norway.-The Henry
Ford peace party has reached here
The party to date has cost $125,OO0, in
cluding $4,000 spent in New York
The total, If the schedule is followed
will be $500,O00 and probably more.
s. 8. Mcclure, the publisher, stays
with the party at the request OF Mr.
Ford. Judge Ben Lindsey's plans are
uncertain. The pilgrims have been
quarrelsome for a week, and almost
everybody gossips and squabbles. An
attempt at system of espionage over
the doings of important members was
reported to Mme Roszicka Schwim
mer, and there was much criticism Of
Mr.. Mcclure. An attempt to estab
lish a curfew on the pilgrims found
much support among the delegates
but was suppressed by Mr.. Lochner
secretary of the International Peace
Society.
Nobody was taken off the ship al
Kirkwall and the baggage was not in
spected. The parcel post Christmas
gifts were removed. The British au
thorities were courteous in their treat
ment.
Mr.. Ford expresses confidence in
the outlook, but Mme Schwimmer
still dominant. refuses to indicate the
plans of the neutral countries Of which
she is supposed to have knowledge
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
U. S. NEEDS MILLION MEN
Senator Works Makes Strong Plea Fer
National Defense-Says Pacific
Coast In Danger.

Washington. Senator Works OF
California in speech to the Senate
told the membert that 4 standing
army Of one million men would be
necessary to defend the United States
against possible invasion and declared
that the Pacific coast was completely
at the mercy OF Asiatic attack.
Senator Works spoke on the subject
of national defense, but particularly
to propose as part of the scheme Of
preparedness the creation OF mobile
land force and military reserve OF 2O0,-
900 men at the cost Of $50,000.000 q
year for ten years.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
EXPECT BLOW AT SAL0NlkA
Austro-Germans May Soon Strike An
oio-French on Greek Soil--ita!-
ians In Albania.

London.-There Is more hopeful
feeling in London with regard to the
Balkan operations. now that it is def
nitely announced that the Italians
have effected a landing on the Alba
nian coast and that the Anglo-French
force, which has fallen back toward
Saloniki, has been strongly re-en-
forced with men and guns, including
some heavy naval weapons.
It is not stated how large force
the Italians win send to the assistance
OF the Servians and Montenegrins, but
from the fact that the official account
intimates that landings have been
made at more than one port, it is taken
for granted that an army Of consider
able proportions Is to be sent across
the Adriatic. This, with the Montene-
grins and Servians who escaped from
Albania. will be q serious threat to
the central powers right flank, while
they can never look on in idleness to
the concentration of an army at Se-
loniki which, at chosen moment,
would undertake an offensive, and to
the gathering of Russians in Bessara-
bia.
1t is anticipated, therefore, that the
Germans will strike at Saloniki before
the Anglo-French forces grow too
strong, and it is believed with that
end in view they are now negotiating
with the Greek government.
If their plans include the participa-
ton of the Bulgarians in the attack.
they are likely to meet with opposition
from Greece, as Greece is strongly
adverse to any Bulgarians crossing
her frontier. This applies also to
some extent to the Austrians. whose
ambitions always have been for porr
on the Aegean, preferably Saloniki.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
WASHINGTON AGAIN MAKES DE-
MANDs FOR DisAvoWAL, REP
ARATIoN, PUNISHMENT.
SECOND ANc0NA NOTE SENT
Vienna Must Follow Understanding OF
Submarine Warfare Adopted BY
Germany-DipIomatic Break
10 Threatened.

Washington. - Immediate acquies-
cence by Austria-Hpngary in the prin-
ciples governing submarine warfare
agreed to by the United States and
Germany is demanded in the second
Ancona note. which has been sent to
Vienna.
This is the basic proposition ad-
vanced in the new note, in which the
United States firmly reiterates it's de-
mands for disavowal, reparation and
punishment OF the submarine COM
mander.
There is only one opinion IN Wash
ington as to the outcome unless Aus
tria changes front. It is declared with
gravest emphasis by officials concern
ed with the Ancona negotiations that
Austria must adopt the views Of the
United States on submarine warfare
and apply them in the case of the sub
marine that attacked the Ancona, or
the United States will cease to deal
automatically with the Austrian gov
ernment.
The new chapter written into inter
national law by the submarine nego-
tiations establishes principles so con-
crete, offic ais said, that there can be
no compromise or discussion" OF law.
These principles were stated in def
mite terms to Germany and through
Germany to Austria Hungary.
It was stated by officials of the ad-
ministration whose words carry weight
that Austria cannot plead ignorance OF
the views OF this government on the
international law applicable In the
case OF the Ancona.
It was said Secretary of State Lans-
ing sent from time to time to the Aus
trian embassy at Washington copies
Of the most drastic of the notes to Ger
many on the submarine issue. The
state department regarded this as "of-
ficial delivery" and notification to the
Austro-H Hungarian foreign office of the
American point OF view.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
ADJouRNs FOR HOLIDAYS
Measure to Continue Emergency War
Tax For One More Year Passed
BY Both Houses

Washington. - Congress adjourned
on the night Of Dec. for the Christ,
mas holidays after the Senate had
adopted the joint resolution which
passed the House extending the emer
gency revenue law one year, or until
Dec. 81. 1916. Teh Senate adopted the
resolution after lively partisan de
bate, by vote of As to 20, Democrats
supporting 1t solidly and Republicans
unanimously opposing It. President
Wilson signed the measure.
Both houses will reconvene at noon,
Tuesday, Jan. 4, when the administra.
tion legislative program, including the
plans for national defense, will be un-
dertaken in earnest.
During the two weeks of the session
the only important legislation was the
extension Of the war tax. This was
done to prevent lapse OF the law
Dec. 81, next, with the understanding
that the law will be taken up for
amendment in order to increase the
revenue as soon after the holidays as
possible.
Upon the adjournment. there was q
general exodus OF members for their
homes. The last day in the House
had been devoted to speeches in ma
tlonal defense. Discussion Of war
revenue resolutions In the Senate re-
solved itself into a tariff argument.
Republicans assailing the Underwood
law as inadequate and condemning
the general fiscal policy Of the admin
istration. Senator Underwood Of Ala
bama. in his first Senate speech. Wig
orously upheld the law which bears his
name and challenged Republicans to
compare 1t with the Payne-Aldrich
tariff.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
MAY NOT ENTER GREECE
Bulnars Will Avoid Greeks Wrath by
Not Pursuing Retreating Anglo
French -Saloniki Fortified.

London.-With the Anglo-French
forces safely across the Greek from
tier and close to their strongly for
titled base at Saloniki, where re-en-
forcements are arriving daily, the sec
ond phase OF the Balkan campaign.
which opened with the Teutonic inva-
sion Of SerYia and the defeat of her
army, has closed and the people OF the
belligerent countries are anxiously
waiting for the next move,
It seems fairly well settled that the
Bulgarians do not intend to invade
Greece, an action which would likely
cause dissansions in that country.
which already Is uneasy over the Bull
garian occupation of Monastir. Also
1t Is not believed that the Austrians
and Germans have sufficient troops
available to attack the entente allies.
The speculation naturally has to do
with the Germans and their inten-
tons. They are variously reported to
be concentrated near Monastir and
Dorian and on the Roumanian border,
and as preparing for an attempt to
drive the entente allies from the Gal
upoli peninsula. All these reports
lack confirmation.
One thing seems certain to the mill
tary observers that the Germans will
have 10 keep q close watch on the Rou-
manfan side, not only because OF the
danger Of that country entering the
war against them. but to meet the
threat Of Russian invasion through
Roumania, which, although nothing
has been said Of it recently, has not
been lost sight Of
Wherever the Germans move they
will find Che entente allies prepared.
Salonik Ii being made stronger daily
and has the backing Of warships. IS
alsO has the Gallipoli peninsula, where
the entente positions likewise have
been strengthened. The Russians are
believed BY the military authorities to
be able to cope With any army the Teu-
tonic powers can collect on the Rou.
manian border. while Egypt, which y
said to Be another of their objectiyes,
also has been placed n : state Of de-
kenso.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
Race War In Georgia.

Leesburg, Ga--Sheriff D. r.. More
land OF Lee county is dead from the
wounds received in . pitched battle
which he and six other white men
fought with negroes in Worth county,
across the line from here. The ne
groes escaped. Posses from Lee,
Worth and Dougherty counties are
searching for the negroes, and re-
port, which could not be confirmed,
has reached here that two negroes had
been lynched. Sheriff Moreland was
trying to arrest Jim Keith 9 negro
accused Of theft by James Oczier. 9
planter.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
Japan Will Defend Suex.

Los Angeles. Japan has entered the
European theater OF war with q power
full fleet, which has been surreptitious-
" sent to the Suez Canal. according to
A. NJ. Papajian Bey, former minister
Of the interior ii Egypt. who Il at pres
ent in Los Angeles. Greet Britain
realizes that she cannot lose the canal,
which is vital element IN her life as
unified empire, declared EaDajian
Bey. For that reaoon the canal has
been remarkably fortified and Jap
anese fleet iss.on hand ready for busi.
ness"
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
THIRD PRESIDENT TO WE'D.
Wilson's Marriage II Third In He
White House Family.


White House Family.
Washington. D. C.--Woodrow Wilson
is the third president to be married
during his term Of Office. President
Tyler was the first and President
Cleveland was the other. Mr.. Tyler,
like Mr.. Wilson, was left widow
during his term. Two years later IN
1874, in New York City, he was mar
ried to Miss Julia Gardiner. who then
presided at the White House func'
tions during the last year Of her hus.
bands term OF office.
Grover Cleyeland's 3 marriage to Miss
Frances Folsom took place In the
Blue Room Of the executive mansion
IL was comparatively > private s6aif'
for the invited guests included only
the cabinet members. their wives and
: few friends and relatives o. ths
couple.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
OFFER TITANIC SETTLEMENT.
White Star Line Agrees to Pay 1884,.
600 Tc Claimants.

GOO Tc Clalmant9.
New York. The White Star Line
has agreed to pay 100000 in settle
ment os all claims arising from the
sinking Of the Titanic on April Is,
1912. when more than 1,500 persons
were drowned. George W. Belts, Jr..
attorney for the line. has announced.
approximately $500.0oo would be dis
tributed among American claimants,
$50, 900 to British. claimants and $114,.
900 would be required for interest and
merous suits.
Forty-four attorneys, represent ting
that number Of persons out Of more
than so who have filed claims. have
signified their willingness to accep'
the settlement terms, It was said.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
Two Are Executed.

Ossining, N. Y.-Worthy Tooley Of
Athens. N. Y, and Ludwig MarQuardt
OF Kingston, N. ". murderers. have
been put to death by electricity at
Sing Sing prison.
Tooley murdered John Hallenbeck
st Athens last year. MarQuardt killed
Mrs. Nellie Paulis Of Kingston.
The Brandon news., 1915-12-23
Invasion Of Egypt.

London. Exchange. Telegram
dispatch from Amsterdam says Gen.
von der Goltx has established his head
quarters at Aleppo, Syria, whore his
Turkish and German troops are equip
ping for tho projected invasion of
Egypt
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03
FINISHING TOUCHES ON BIG
 MEET ON MONDAY
Side-ear Race May be Changed to
 Four Cornered Pursuit Race.

Everything is in readiness for the biggest and the best motorcycle and horse races that have ever been pull ed off in New London county. Plen- ty of horses, plenty of motorcycle riders and the track in the best shape possible, insure the success of this meet. The rain in the past few days, together with the work done by Cas- per Bailey and his men, have put the track into a better condition than it has been for several years.
 Eight of the horses that are to start on Monday are stabled at the fair grounds, and two more are expected to arrive some time today. This will make at least five starters for the 2:2O class, and four starters for the 2: 30, There are also five entries to date in the running race and more expected. This event should certainly provide plenty of amusement for the spectat- ors.
 Sydney A Brown of St. Louis and E. Petrillo of Pittston, Pa, arrived in town Friday with their machines. Burdick, Latham, Chappell and Bald win have put the finishing touches to their machines. Another rider, new to local people has sent in his entry. named H. B. Henrtckson of Proyi : dence who will run Har1ey-David- son.
 All the judges and timers now have been chosen, those not previously mentioned and who have agreed to of ficiate are A. D. Lathrop of Norwich and Charles ID. Greenman, and Lyman A. Chapman of Poquonnock The rac- es will be called at l: 45 sharp. and as
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03

the delightful singing sketch, 4At the Ciub.", which is the vaudeville feature at this theatre today. Mostly every one knows win Oakland and few there are that haven't heard his beau ftiful lyric tenor voice on the phono- graph. but this is the first opportun- fly Norwich has had to hear him sing from the stage. The act is full of good singing and MT. Oakland sings two fine songs, My Old Home Town in Ireland, and Emmett's Lullaby. and to hear him is worth the price of ad- mission alone. The protoplay feature is The Lost House., another Mutual master picture. This picture is by Richard Harding Davis, and is easily the most thrilling photo- drama ever seen here. You will be sorry to see the last reel finish and will want to see more of these kind of pictures. For rapid fire action this is the pic ulre you want to see. So don't miss this last chance today. Other Mutual movies and a real slam bang Keystone comedy complete the show. Matinee at 230. All sceats 10c, children Dc; evening at and S:45. 10c 15c and FOG. Onder your seats now.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03
HYPocRITEs.
Famous Pictures to be Shown at the
 Auditorium Next Week.

A strildngly novel and interesting film will be shown at the Auditorium the first three days of next week July 5, 6. and ', with a special showing to the city officials by special invitation on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.
 The picturel is entitled Properties" a photoplay written and directed by Lois Weber, (Mrs. Phillips Smalley) and released by Bosworth, Inc. whose productions have such a large follow ing. The play deals with hypocrisy in a daring and original manner but with all of Miss Weber's well-known artistry and delicacy. One of her in ing of A Faugeron, "The Truth" now in the Paris Salon, painting which has caused more discussion than any of late years. In "HypocriteS" scenes similar to that conceived by A. Fau- geron are reproduced and we see how the Mirror of Truth pierces the thin veneer of hypocrisy and reveals men and women as they really are. Coute- nay Foote, the celebrated English ac- tor, is featured in the all star cast.
 In addition to this sterling attrac- tion other reels will also be shown including a corhng two-reel society drama entitled ''Trickery' with Frank lie enacting the leading roles. It is a modern drama written by Clarence G. Badger and produced by Frank Lloyd. A very funny comedy reel entitled When Ignorance is Bliss will also be shown. There will be three shows daily at 230, and 8:45 and no advance in prices although York short time ago with prices ranging from Soc to $2.00. No chill dren will be admitted to the theatre during the run of the Hypocrites.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03

<onHectacut Food Ship TOT Belgium. Over 1s500 .000 women, children and other -combatants are in the Bel gian bread line. Unless America is to let gtarve those whom she has saved untn now. more food must be easup- pliedA
 The Connecticut committee of the commission for relief in Belgium has get to work to load g. 'Connecticrt food ship" jointly with the interna- ttona1 commission, which has agreed to meet whatever Is raised here dollar for dollar. All administration expenseS are guaranteed: every cent contributed will reach Belgium in the shape of food.
 The comni ssfon has offered to meet whatever we raise, dollar for dollar. Connecticuts half of this shkipload will cost approximately $10o, 900, of which the greater part must be secured in large subscriptions. Every dollar con- trfbuted will actually reach Belgium in the shape of food. without any dirninution.
 Gifts of money, large and small, may oe sent either to Gen. William A. Aiken, Norwich. or to Charles c. Russ, seate treasurer, care Hartford Trust company, Hartford
 SIMEON E. BALDWIN,
 MARCUS H. HOLCOMB,
 FRANK B. WEEKS,
 0tt SDecial CoYnInitte0
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03
HUMOR OF THE DAY

HeI suppose you think I'm . per- feet idiot7
 she-Oh. dear no; we're none 1f us perfect-London Mall
 Does your wife share your ideals and aspirations7"
 gro some extent When we 20 to a bah game together she hopes the home team will win."-Washington Star.
 Corporal (to soldier reporting aack1 Whats the matter with you?
 Tommy Atkins-Pain in my habdo- men.
 CorporaAHandomen be 'anxedI cers as 'as Mathematician TranS- script.
 'T wonder how these pondercua poles got here" said the scientist Tt took heavy timbers to mako these totem poles"
 T wonder, too" said the joker of the party Totem poles. eh7 Must tote 'em."-Kansas City Journal.
 PiIk-Several patients who had St. Vitus' dance escaped from the insane asylum.
 Bilk-How?
 Pilk-Why, they broke into a ball. room where the late dances were be- ing done, and no one could tell them
 The other night at dinner a little girl surprised her mother by saying: I'm not stuck on this bread"
 'Margie." said her mother. reprov- ingly, you want to cut that slang out"
 That's a peach of way of cor- recting a child" remarked the father.
 T know" replied the mother, 'but I just wanted to put her wise."- Brooklyn Eagle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-03
COL loNlAL THEATRE.
"Ar. Innocent Sinner" Broadway Fay--
 osrite with Katherine La Salle.

Not content with putting out some of the most successful photoplays In the world, the kalem company has organized a new branch of their pro- duCstion department, in which will be starred only actors who have achieved fame on Broadway, New York. This organization will be known as the "Brd>adway Favorftes," and today ap- pears In the ColoniaPs big three-reel feature entitled "An Innocent Sinner telling a story that IS altogether un- iQue in the history of motion pie ture S5cenario-wrtting. It deals with young orphan girl, depicted by no less g. parsonage than Katherine La Sale, the big Broadway star, who meets and falls under the hypnotic influence of a physician in the South. Because the physician is jealous of her tn1%atuation for 9 younger man, he brings her under his influence, and while she is hypnotized she kills the younger man, who she very much loves. She is freed from the charges by the court, and later is about to marry the brother of the man she killed; she being ignorant of the the approaching marriage, and tells the groom-to-be of the girls deed. This brings about many thrilling fea- tuEes, but the result is for good This is a mammoth feature and for today only. Other films are ITO Have, To Lose" and ''The Legal Light" Free lollypops will be given to the children at the matinee today. Coming soon The Goddess, Vitagraph serial with Earle Williams and Anita Stewart. Watch papers for date.