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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
WASHINGTON INTERESTED
 IN ORIENTAL MIxUP
Believed That Resources of Diplomacy
 Have Not Been Exhausted.

Washington, May Awhile officials read with deepest interest today in press despatches from Tokio fore shadowing an ultimatum to China to secure an acceptance of the demands on the latter country, there still is a well-defned belief here that the re- sources of diplomacy have by no means been exhausted.
 Official information received here in dicated that the Japanese press was clamoring too for an ultimatum and that many of the articles that had ap- peared represented correctly the views of the Japanese government. Whether an ultimatum would be sent at once by Japan or whether the effect in Pe- king of the Japanese newspaper utter ances would be awaited was a matter of wide speculation among well-in- formed observers.
 President Wilson earlier in the day expressed the belief that the situation would soon clarify itself, but said he had heard of no ultimatum. He set at rest reports that China had madC an appeal to the United States for moral assistance by declaring them unfounded. While declining to discuss details, he indicated that the Amer ican government was observing close: | ly the progress of events in the Far East.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
USE OF ASPHYxIATING
 CASES BY GERMANS
Shows MethodicaI Preparation on a Large Scale, Says Gen. French.

London, May 4. $50 p. m.-There has been given out in London today report on the use of asphyxiating gases by the Germans, from Sir John French, chief of the British expeditionary force on the con- .inent, which reads as follows:
 ''The gases employed by the Ger mans have been elected from pipes aid into trenches. It has been pro- iuced also by the explosion of shells specially manufactured for this pur- pose. German troops who attacked Tfded with especially designed respira- .ors which were issued in sealed pack lges to all points on the line. This shows methodical preparation on a arge scale.
 "A week before the Germans first Ised this method they announced in heir reports that we were making 1se of asphyxiating gases. At that ime there appeared to be no reasdn Or this astounding falsehood. Now t is obvious that it was part of a Icheme, and 1t is further proof of the deliberate nature of the introduction ,y the Germans of this new and il- egal weapon. It shows they recog- lized its illegality and that they were lnxious to forestall neutral and pos libly domestic criticisms.
 Since the enemy first made use of his method Of covering his advance with a cloud of poisoned air, he has epeated it both in offense and defense whenever the wind has been favorable
 The effect of this poison is not merely disabling or painlessly fatal as las been suggested in the German 'ress. Those victims who do not suc- umb on the field and who can be rought into hospitals suffer acutely nd a large proportion of the cases lie painful and lingering deaths.
 Those who survive are in little bet
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
TO INVESTIGATE OFFICERS
 OF TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD.
Said to Have Sold Equipment at St.
 Louis and Other Places.

San Antonio, Tex, May 4.-Major General Frederick D. Funston, com mander of the southern district, U. s. A.. tonight announced the appointment of Major William Simson, assistant to the inspector general of the depart ment of the south, to conduct an in vestigation of the alleged sale of mili- tary equipment issued to the Texas National guard and later surveyed as worthless and ordered destroyed.
 The property involved was said to have been valued at $50,000 and in cluded several hundred army tents, blankets uniforms and guns and am intuition. The material, it is charged, was sold at St. Louis and in other To- calities by former officers of the Texas National guard.
 The result of the investigation, it is said, may cause the federal govern ment to withdraw it's annual appropri- ation from the Texas militia and also to institute proceedings against at least two former Texas National guard officers whose names are withheld.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Most Important
 Day of Assembly
HOUSE coNCURs WITH SENATE
 ON APPROPRIATION BILL.
ELECTRIC POWER BILL
Adopted in Senate as It Came iron the House-CIubs Which Sell LiauoI Must Pay s1oo Fee to state-Re. stricted to License Towns. .L

Hartford, Conn.,, May 4-The gener. al assembly today experienced, in tho opinion of legislative leaders, it's most important day of the present session The senate passed with only such amendments as were approved by the finance committee, the general rev. enue bill and at the same time the house adopted in concurrence the gen. eral appropriation bill carrying $13,. O51,3O1 for the ordinary expenses of running the state for the next twd years. Earlier, the senate had adopt ed the electric power bill in concur renee with the house disposing of the one measure of all others on which if had long predicted there would be a stubborn fight.
 Those behind the power bill, how ever, were as firmly in command o1 the situation in this branch as they were in the house last week.
 The house amended the bill under which it is proposed to control clubs and organizations which desire to sell liquors to their members by raising the feet to s1O0 from $50 and protect ing no-license towns by refusing to permit clubs in such towns to receive certificates. The bill as it left the senate would have given clugs in mo- license towns the right to have a bar.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
CHAPTER REMOVED FROM
 THE LIBERTY BELL.
Slowed Away for Safety-Report Spread That It Had Been Stolen.

Philadelphia, May 4.-The clapper which had hung inside the Liberty Bell for 162 years has been removed and a spider of structural steel inserted on the inside of the relic.
 The Spider or steel skeleton stretches it's six metal fingers down underneath the bell and at equi- distant points around the chipped edges clasps them tightly so that the crack in it may be prevented, if possible, from growing further.
 The removal of the clapper led to the spread of a report today that it had been stolen and Chief Ball of the bu- reau of city property has been kept busy denying the rumor. He explain ed that the clapper has been slowed safely away in the hall
 Whether the clapper will be taken with the bell to the Panama-Pacific exposition will be decided by the coun- cilmanic committee which is preparing the plans for the journey.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
TAKING OF TESTIMONY
 BEGUN IN CARAVAN CASE
AIIusio- to New Evidence Caused Ac-
 cused to Start with Surprise.

Mineola, L. l., May 4-Taking of testimony in the case of Mrs. Flor ence Conklin Carman, on trial for the second time charged with the murder of Mrs. Louise D. Bailey in the office of Mrs. Carman's husband, Dr. Edwin Carman, on June 30 last, began today in the supreme court here. The jury disagreed at the first trial last year.
 It was late in the afternoon when the jury was completed after five hours work today, but as Justice Blackmar, who is presiding, is anxious to nish the case this week, it was decided to proceed and District Attor- ney Lewis J. Smith made his opening address to the jurors, after which the examination of witnesses was begun
 Throughout MT. Smiths brief ad dress Mrs. Carman sat unmoved eX- cept to give a short start as if sur priSed when MT. Smith said:
 And We will show that Mrs. Bailey was killed in daylight"
 This was an allusion to the new evidence he has indicated his inten- = tion to present and which is to be furnished by detectives employed by the dead womanS husband. It is said to be all the new evidence MT. Smith has, but he is understood to base much of his hope for conviction on it. It will be advanced to refute the con- tention of the defense that the crime occurred after dark.
 We will show that woman fired the shot through the window of Dr Carman's office," said MT. Smith, "and we will show that that woman was Mrs. Carman and her motive was jeal- ousy and suspicion of her husband Dr. Carman."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
NOTHING NEW OF DISASTER TO GULFLIGHT
President Wilson Awaiting Details Be-
 fore Formulating Policy.

Washington, May 4.-President Will son discussed briefly with his cabinet today the torpedoing of the American steamer Gulfight off the Scilly islands, but in the absence of detailed report on the incident, no policy was formu- lated.
 Messages received from American Consul Stephens at Plymouth and Consul General Skinner at London added little to the information pre- viously obtained. Both were instruct ed today to get complete statements from members of the ships crew and to gather such evidence of a. tech nica1 nature concerning the damage done to the ship as could be learned by an examination of the vessel on its ar rival in port.
 Officials want to establish beyond doubt whether the vessel was struck by torpedo or a mine, and if pos sible the nationality of the explosive. Secretary Bryan stated today that un- til the facts were in hand, no pre- dictions could be made as to the course of the United States government.
 Thus far it is definitely known only that submarine was sighted by one of the officers of the Gulf1ight 25 min utes before the attack and that the submarine submerged immediately No proof has been reported to establish that the submarine then sighted com m1IIeo the aICack or what US nation ality was. Nor is there information available as yet to show whether the Gulhight flew the American flag at the time, or what 'colors were shown by the two British patrol boats which are said to have accompanied her.
 To enable the German government to present any information it may have. Secretary Bryan explained that an inquiry had been directed to Ann bassador Gerard. This action, he said should not be construed as implying that the United States assumed that a German submarine had attacked the GlIIf1ipht
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

From the east again comes the re- port of fighting, which, because of its sanguinary character and the conse- quent heavy losses, gives that section of the great war zones the chief place in the war news of the day.
 This time it is the Turkish ally of the Teutonic contenlders who is said to have been the loser. The Turks are declared by Petrograd to have been completely defeated by the Russians in the Khori-Dilman region of the Cau- casus, leaving more than $500 dead on the field, and their remnants are said to be fleeing before the Muscov- ties.
 The full details of the defeat of the Russians by the Austro- German forces in the region along the Dunajec river, orfm the Vistula Southward through the Carpathians, have not yet come to hand, but Vienna declares that the Russians lost in the operation 30,000 men taken prisoners and 22 cannon, 50 four-inch guns and a quantity of war materials. Petrograd admits that the Austro-G German forces have crossed to the right bank of the Dunajec river, but says that desperate fighting continues.
 Concerning the inroads of the Ger mans into the Baltic provinces of Russia, nothing has come through to show that the Germans are not con- tinuing their advance through this rich territory virtually unchallenged. The only report of the operations in this vicinity, and this from an unofh- cfaI source, says that three German of ficers and 39 men, with one gun and two machine guns, have been taken into Riga
 On the western battle front, the Ger mans claim the capture in Flanders of 1evecote, Zonnebeke Westhoeke, Cf nI bosschen, and to have caught the re- treating allies under a flank fire from their batteries to the northeast of Ypres.
 A readjustment of the British lines, according to the London war office, brings the allies line to the west of Zonnebeke. This readjustment was due, London says, to the loss of ground resulting from the use of gas by the Germans last week. All along the. Ypres front, London declares, there has been comparative quiet for the past 24 hours, with the exception of a slight attack by the Germans north east of Ypres, which was beaten off.
 Both Paris and Berlin report at tacks and counter attacks at various places along the remainder of the line in France, but neither makes claim tc any great advantage having been gain ed.
 The British admiralty asserts that the allies have repulsed the attacks o1 the Turks everywhere on the Gallipoli peninsula, infiicting enormous losses upon them, and that the British are now advancing into the interior of the peninsula. The Turks, on the other hand, say that the advance near Avi- burnu was stopped and the British driven back with heavy losses to the coast. In addition, Constantinople as. serts that the British battleship Agem- menon was struck by four shells an6 forced to retire from the operations in- side the Dardanelles and that an al lied transport was set on fire by Turkish guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
WELCOME FOR FOREIGN
 CAPITAL IN MEXICO
Promised by Carranza After Peace Has
 Been Secured.

Vera Cruz, May 4.-Promises that that Mexico, after peace has been se- cured, which he expects will be soon, will be thrown open to all honest for eign investors and that especially American capital will be welcomed, were made by General Carranza in an authorized statement today. General Carranza said he wished to overcome what he had believed was a growing feeling in the United States that the constitutionalists are opposed to for eigners. He also announced that he intended to restore railroad traffic to Mexico City as soon as the military operations against General Francisco Villa had ended.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
conspiracy Aqainst Americans,

Boston, May 4.-The Harenik Press, a bi-weekly publication, tonight re- ceived the following cablegram from a correspondent at Sofia, Bulgaria: Tn Constantinople there is a conspiracy against Armenians. All comrades and we'll known scholars arrested, even Martinian, ex-minister of posts and telegraps, and ex-Patriarch Archony (of Armenian church) in prison. Situ- ation terrible. Organize immediately great protest on international grounds and interest government to agitate through ambassador at Constantinople against extermination of Armenian HAaonle"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
BALTIMORE REFLECTS
 DEMOCRATIC MAYOR
James H. Preston Has Largest Major
 ity Ever Given in Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, May 4-Mayor James H. Preston. democrat, was re- elected at the municipal election today by an estimated majority of about 1000 over his republican opponent, Charles H. Heintzeman. The remaind- CT of the ticket was carried by the democratic candidates by about the same majorities and both branches of the city council will be overwhelming ly democratic.
 Mayor Preston's majority exceeds any ever given a mayoraIty candidate in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
OBITUARY,
William F. Ferris.

Greenwich, Conn.,, May 4.-WiIIiam F. Ferris, former treasurer of the Greenwich Savings bank, died today in the Greenwich hospital after long illness, aged 65. Until last summer when the bank went into the hands of a receiver, he had been cashier for forty years. MT. Ferris was arrested but later his case was nolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
RUSSIANS ANNOUNCE
 A DEFEAT OF TURKS
In the Khori-DiIman Region of the Caucasus
 Turks Leave 2, 800 Dead on the Field
NO DETAILS OF AUsTRO- GERMAN VICTORY

Vienna Claims Russians Lost 3OO00 Men Taken Prisoners
 Petrograd Admits the Austro-German Forces Have Crossed to the Right Bank of the Dunajek River But Says That Desperate Fighting Continues Invading Baltic Provinces Without Opposition mans Report Successes in Flanders-Neher Berlin Nor Paris Claims Notable Advantage in France-Contradc- tory Statements Made of Operation in the Dardaneles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
BETWEEN
 AIRSHIPS AND SUBMARINES
One of the Latter Was Sunk-Airship
 War Unharmed.

Berlin, May 4, Via London, May 5, 12.O4 a. m.-The following official communication was issued tonight: "On May a German naval airship had an engagement with several sub marines in the North sea. Several bombs were dropped from the airship, one of them hitting and sinking one of the submarines. The Aair ship was bombarded by the guns of the sub- marines without being hit. It re- turned safely"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
PALACE OF JUSTICE
 IN MADRID BURNED.
Judge Perished While Endeavoring to
 Save Court Records.

Madrid, via Paris, May 4, 11.40 p. m. Fire broke out in the Palace of Jus tice this evening, starting in the su- preme court room. Owing to the fail ure of the water pressure, the flames spread rapidly and the entire edifice, which was erected in 175S, was ablaze. Judge Aranda of the court of cassa- ton was overcome by smoke and per ished while endeavoring to save the court records. Many firemen were in jured while fighting the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Casualties of AustraIasians.

Sydney, N. s. w, May Additional lists of the killed and wounded among the Australasiahs in the fighting on the Gallipoli penansula show a high percentage of casualties among the officers and indicate that the Austral- asian troops are suffering severely. The latest casualties lists include the names of Colonel McLaurin, commanding the Third infantry brigade of Australasi- ans, and Lieutenant Colonel Stewart of the New Zealanders among the killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Death was Suicidal.

Bristol, Conn.,. May An autopsy performed today by direction of the coroner upon the body of Miss Mary E. Hickey of Hartford, whose body was found hanging to a tree on South mountain Monday, disclosed that death was suicidal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Sim Fein Party Not to Nominate Sir
 Rooer Casenent.

Dublin, May 4. 5.15 p. m.-Investi- gation shows that there is no founda- tion for the report that the Sim Fein party will nominate Sir Roger Case ment for the seat ill parliament made vacant by the recent death of Joseph Patrick Nannetti, member for the Cil- lege Green division of Dublin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
"TOM" REILLY TO COLLECT
 SPECIAL INTERNAL REVENUE.
In Connecticut and Rhode Island.
 With Headquarters in Hartford.

Meriden, Conn.,, May 4.-Former Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly of this city has been appointed special intern al revenue agent for the territory of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and he will commence his new duties next week, with headquarters at Hartford. Announcement to this effect was re- ceived tonight by MT: Reilly from Sec retarY McAadoo.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Wages of Pullman Car Conductors.

Washington, May 4.-Robert T. Lin coin, chairman of the board of di- rectors of the Pullman company, frankly told the United States com mission on industrial relations here today that he believed the system of paying sleeping car porters should be changed an dthat wages of Pullman car conductors should be increased. Both of these subjects he said, would betaken up by the company's direc- tnr's in the near future.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

ter shape, as the injury to their lungs
 appears to be of a permanent char acter and reduces them to condition which points to their being invalids for life. These effects must have been we'll known to the German scientists who devised this new weapon and to
 the military authorities who sanction ed it's use."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
German Submarines in Adriatio

London, May 5, 3.21 a. m.-The Morning Posts Amsterdam correspon- dent says he learns from Berlin that several German submarines are now in the Adriatic operating on behalf of Austria,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Three German Officers Brought to Riga

Riga, Russia, via London, May 4 9.55 p. m-Three German officers and 39 men, with one gun and two machine guns, and accompanied by two guides were brought here today. They evil dently are a part of the German force which raided the Baltic provinces.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
Movement of Steamships

Genoa, May 2.-Arrived: Steamer Toarmina, New York.
 Glasgow, May 4.-Arrived: Tuscania, New York. Sailed: 3rd, Calabria, New
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

As a result of a collision before the war, the owners of the Kaiser Wilhelm II, have Hbeled the British steamship Incemore for S19S,962., at Mobile, Ala.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Lewis Watson, aged 26, died at In- dianapolis, when struck on the head by the first pitched ball at the open ing of a Sunday school league
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Sergt. McCudden of the British Avi- ation Corps, died at Gosport, England as a result of the collapse of his Bleriot monoplane on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double nat of An
CabIed Paragraphs
ltaiy's Representative at Russian Field
 Headquarters.

London, May 5. 323 a. m.-According to the Times Petrograd correspondent, Major B. Repolo, the Italian military attache of the Italian embassy, has gone to the Russian field headquarters as Italy's official representative.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Private detectives are searching New York for Lillian Fenwick, 16- year-old high school girl of Sound Beach, Conn, who left her home Sat urday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

A cat climbing pole at Port Arthur, Ontario, short rt-circuited an electric current and plunged two towns in darkness. The cat was killed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

About e9 per cent of the total issue of emergency currency has been re- tired, according to a statement issued at the Treasury Department.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Margaret Joyce, aged 6, died at he home in Pittsburgh as a result O. drinking whiskey she found in tn, house.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

A contribution of $6 to the "con- science fund.- was received by the Secretary of the Navy, coming from a converted yeoman now living in Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

The cruiser Brooklyn at Boston; was ordered to the Orient to relieve the Saratoga as flagship of the Asiatic fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

All bridges in Vancouver, B. C., are guarded to prevent a repetition of the supposedly incendiary fires on the Granville street bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Drifting rudderIess and damaged by the heavy storm the steamship Edgar H. Vance was picked up by a wrecking tug off Santa Cruz, and is being tow ed to San Francisco.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

James FairchiId, for B years prin- cipal editorial writer for the Pitts burgh Dispatch, died of heart disea SC.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

The Italian Cabinet issued a decree placing Tripoli under martial law owing to an attack on Italian troops by rebels near Syrta-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Alaskan coal lands will not be avail able for leasing until the beginning of the season of 1926, so Secretary Lane announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Jesse White, a negro, confessed in jail at Birmingham, Ala, that he kill ed Dr. Charles c. Terrell a noted Southern author and educator. He claims Terrell fired first
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

The New York State Association of Master Bakers opened it's twentieth annual convention at Rochester, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Preparing to celebrate her tooth birthday, Mrs. Hannah Dankle of Reading, Pa, was overcome with ex- citement and died.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday, May 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

The death of John Francis Moriarty, lord mayor of appeal in Ireland was announced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Surgeon J. C. Pryor of the Navy sub- mitted a report recommending that the wearing of white colthing by nav al forces be abandoned, as they furnish an enemy a target too easily dis tinguiShable.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Two miners were killed, and two seriously injured in an explosion in the Mutual mine, Walsenburg, Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

Ministers of various denominations throughout Great Britain have formed reserve corps and are drilling pre- paratory to offering their services to the Government. They had their first rifle practice in Glasgow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-05

employer from discharging an employe because of the membership of the lat ter in a labor union, was held uncon- stitutional in a decision handed down by the state supreme court.