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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10

The Navy Department announced that plans will be completed for training citizens for naval duty with in a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
NEW HAVEN DIRECTORS
 TRIAL MORE UP TO DATE.
Evidence of Acts Committed by De-
 fendants Since 1912,

New York, Nov. 9.-For the first tune since the trial of the eleven for meS directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railway began, nearly four weeks ago, attorneys for the government placed before the jury today evidence of acts committed by the defendants within the three-year period of the statute of limitations which began in 1912. This had to do with alleged efforts of the New Haven to make absolute. through the acquisi- tion of minority shares, its ownership Of the Central New England railway, control of which 1t purchased in 1904
 All the testimony that had been pre- vicusly introduced, dating back to lS9O tl:e year of the enactment of the Sherman law which the defendants are accused of violating, has been designed t3 prove that a conspiracy to monop- o.ize the transportation traffic of New England existed prior to the three year period It is only upon illegal ects committed as part of the all leged continuance of the conspiracy within this period that the defendants can be convicted. according to the courts ruling
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
PLAN s1oo, COG, 900 ENDOWMENT
 FOR NATIONAL RED CROSS.
And Combine All Relief Societies
 Founded Since Outbreak of War.

New York. Nov. "A movement to combine all relief soeieties founded in this country since the outbreak of the European war under the control of the American National Red Cross and to obtain for that organization a per- manent endowment of $100, 900, 900 was started today at a meeting of promin- eMt people at the home of Mrs. White law Reid.
 Among those who urged the plan were Joseph H. Choate, former am- bassador to Great Britain, who presid- ed; Former President Taft. Miss Anne Morgan, Mrs. Leonard Wood. Mrs. E. H. Hartman, Jacob H. Schiff and Miss Mabel T. Boardman of the Red Criss executive committee.
 Unions of all the organizations now working Independently to achieve the same end-relief of distressed people in Europe-was urged by Miss Board man.
 With all independent effort placed under one control the Red Cross should said Miss Boardman.
 This would put it on footing sim- liar to the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations. The Red Cross should be the strongest organization in the world with every citizen in this coun- try in its membership"
 MT. Taft stated that President Will son, as head Of the Red Cross, had ap- pointed him president of the central committee.
 T do not know what the burden of the office is. but whatever the load will be I will soon be under it," he said When you have that kind of interest you can be earnestly eloquent in ask ing other to help"
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Car Crew Fired Three Shots.
AUsTRo-HuNeARiAN NOTE ON REFORMATION OF MUNITIONS. Its Contents Are Described as Friendly
 Arguments.

Washington, Nov. s.-The text oi the second Austro- Hungarian note concerning exportation of war muni- tions fro mthe United States to the all lies was made public tonight by the state department. It was. received here ten days ago, unofficial summaries have already been published.
 The document discusses at length contentious in the American reply to the protest from Vienna on this sub- ject and reiterates the opinion that traffic in munitions in the United States has assumed such proportions as to violate the spirit of neutrality. It's contents are described in the con- cluding paragraph as friendly argu- ments which are merely intended as a final supplement- to the statement of the legal aspect of the matter as de- fined in the note of June 29 of this year."
 Officials of, the Washington govern ment do not consider that the com munication calls for a reply and for the present, at least, there probably will be no further exchange between the two governments on the question.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10

Washington, Nov. 9.-Conditions in Mexico are improving and there are signs that give hope for a gradual re- turn to order and prosperity there, according to a summary of advices from various parts of the republic tonight by the state department.
 Famine in Mexico City Over
 The famine in Mexico City is said to be over, railway service has been re-established in many directions, the Carranza government is distributing food to the destitute, and while bus mess is dull compared to peaceful years, it is pictured as better than at any time since the revolt against Diaz began.
 The departments statement fol- lows:
 Conditions in Mexico City are such as might be expected in any country that has passed through about six years of civil war. Those hopeful for the restoration of order and of Mexi- CO.'S former prosperity believe that there now is chance for them to im- prove.
 Tn Mexico City the famine is a l thing of the past. Now, through gov- ernment officials, there is food for everybody and the improvement of the railroad service makes it certain that l food conditions will be better every day. The government has been main- taining 46 stations where food is free consisting of a portion of soup and bread, distributed daily to every wo- | man and child who comes. In addf- | tion there are 56 -commissaries where ! food is sold to those in better cir 1 cumStances at cost Further. there are ten dining ooms where meals are | served free Conditions are so muct better that the government. is con. 1 siderins~ the feduction Of the number
 of these free stations
 Business Is improving.
 While business is not fourishing compared with former years, in Mex leo City, it is probably better than il has been at any time since the trouble started. The stores are open and | most of them are well stocked, in
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contrast with the conditions of a year and a half ago a the end of the HucJ ia, regime.
 Restoration of railroad service throughout the country will not only be the big step towards resuming normal conditions, but it will also be the barometer of peace and order in the country. Railroads have been in the last few weeks transferred from the military to the civil authorities. The latter are now attempting to get the railroads on a running schedule, working under the most discouragfng handicaps. Of the former equipment or the Great National system of rail- roads more than two thirds of the en- zines, cars, rolling stock and stations have been destroyed. One-half, at least, of what is left is still being used by the military. For instance: on the road from Vera Cruz to Mexico City one sleeper is available and, accord lngly, has an alternate schedule This is better schedule than any other stretch of the system. Short age of freight cars and locomotives is holding back the resumption of the normal commerce of the country. Warehouses of Vera Cruz Crowded.
 The warehouses at Vera Cruz are already crowded to capacity The Ward Line boats have resumed week ly sailings and they are loading hundreds of tons there every trip. The railroad is helpless to move mora | than "a small portion of freight to-
 wards the interior. Practically every
 mile of railroad has been repaired by the different armies.
 Few Rowing Bands of Bandits. | "In the capital and in all of the
 large cities and towns under the con- trol of the Carranzistas law and order
 have been restored as rapidly as pos l sfble. Some parts of the rural dis | tricts still have rowing bands of ban l dits whom the soldiers have been url- | able to apprehend and exterminate Various bandits hanging from tele- graph poles on the railroad right of
 way. however. show that progress is l being made in their extarmination."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
GREcIAN GOVERNMENT
 WARNED BY BULGARIA
That Latter Cannot Be Held Respon- sible for Future Altitude of Greece.

Paris, Nov. g. $40 p. m.-The Temps prints a despatch from Saloniki in which Premier Radoslavof of Bull garia is quoted by the Sofia core spondent of the Pesti-Hislap, of Buda- pest. Hungary, as declaring:
 'The Grecian government now has been warned that 1t cannot hold the Bulgarian government responsible for
 the consequences of it's future atti- tude."
 This notification, according to the correspondent, followed representa- tions made by the premier to M Naoum, Greek minister to Bulgaria Premier Radoslavoff. the correspon- dent, declares regards the facilities
 accorded for the disembarkrnent of al- lied troops at Saloniki. as incompat- ible with Greek neutrality and has
 informed Minister Naoum to this ef- feet
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presence of many of the guests in mill itary uniform.
 Premier Asquith, his wife and daughter were cheered when they en- tered the hall. the cheers also were given for tn Serbian minister and for the representatives of the allies, not ably the French and Italian ambassa- dors and the Russian Grand Duke Mi chael. The high commissioners of New Zealand, the Hon. William Thomas Mackenzie brought his son who was blinded while serving in the Darda- ntllts., and the young soldier was giv- en an ovation.
 The Earl of Derby, director of re- cruiting, was warmly received, al was also the Belgian minister.
 When the toast The King was given, the assembly rose and sang the national anthem, which was never done before
 Sir John A. Simon, secretary fol home affairs, responding to Our Al lies" said that the alliance would be- come stronger with the duration o1 the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
COMMONS DISCUSSES
 SUSPENSION OF GLOBE
Proceedings Against Editor and Pub
 lisherf Under Consideration.

London, Nov. g, 4.S7 D. m-'Ts the government afraid of Lord North cliffe?" was the query propounded by Harry Anderson Watt, member for the college division of Glasgow, in the house of commons this afternoon, but the speaker promptly forestalled dis cussion of the topic by disallowing the question.
 The house was discussing the sus- pension of the Globe at the time One inquisitor wanted to know why an other evening paper which had com mitted the same cffense as the Globe was not similarly suppressed.
 Sir John A. Simon, secretary of state for home affairs. assured the house that any newspaper acting as tho Globe did would receive similar treatment.
 As to the length of the suspension of the Globe and proceedings against its editor and publisher, the secretary said these puestions were under con sidera ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
PRESIDENT WILSON APPOINTS
 w. H. TAFT TO RED CROSS
Chairman of the Central committee-
 Succeeds General G. w. Davis.

Washington, Nov. 9.-President Will son today appointed Former Presi- dent William H. Taft chairman of the central committee of the American Red Cross, to succeed Major General George w. Davis, retired. General Davis resigned on account of nl health.
 When General Davis determined re- gently to give up the work, president Wilson, mindful of Former President president of the Red Cross, wrote to him asking if he would accept the chairmanship. Today the president received letter from Mir. Taft saying he would be very glad to associate himself again with the socety's work. The appointment immediately follow ed. -,
 When MT. Taft was secretary of war he was elected president of the Amer ican Red Cross by the central com mittee. on February 8. 1905, He was re-elcted successively and served un- til April 20, 1913. when, after the in- auguration of Mir. Wilson as president Of the United States, he resigned and suggested that the honor. should 20 with the office of the president of the united States. The suggestion was accepted promptly by the committee and MT. Wilson became head of the organization
 MT. Taft's appointment, it is said. means that he will take active charge or the central governing body of the Red Cross, which passes on all admin lstratiye affairs of the organization. He will preside at the business meet 1ngs which are held in Washington rom time to time and in that way will relieve the president from the detail duties now required of him.
 General Davis had been chairman of the central committee since 1906. having been appointed by Former President Roosevelt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
for
 Thames Bridge
AUTHORIZED AT MEETING OF
 NEW HAVEN DIRECTORS
TO BE FOR 4 TRACKS
President Howard Elliott and Other Officers Were Ale ReeIeeted-com- nitteess Were Named.

New York, Nov s.-Howard Elliott, chairman of the board and president Of the company, was reelected to his present office at the meeting of the board of directors of the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad com pany here today. The other officers reelected were: Vice presidents, Ben jamiR, Campbell, A. R. Whaley; vice president and general counsel, E. G. BuclSland; vice president and comp troller, J. M. Tomlinson: secretary, A. E. Clark; treasurer, A. S. May.
 Executive Committee.
 These members of the executive committee of he board of directors were elected: Howard Elliott. Boston; Arthur T. Hadley. New Haven; T. De- Witt Cuyler, Philadelphia; w. Murray Crane, Boston; Edward Milligan, Frank w. Matteson. Providence: r. T. Maxwell, Rockville, Conn.
 Other Committees.
 The other committees named were:
 Committee on Housatonlc Power company and Waterbury Gas Light company. Howard Elliott, Eli Whitney, Harris Whittemore John T. Pratt, Ar thur T. Hadley; committee on Bil- lard company matter, Howard Elliott, well. Edward Mulligan; committee on Boston Real Estate. Howard Elliott, James L. Richards. Joseph B. Russell: committee on Eastern Steamship company matter, Howard Elliott. Ben farnin Campbell James L. Richards, Joseph B. Russell: committee on New England Investment and Security company matter, Howard Elliott, James L. Richards, Joseph B. Russell, Edward Mulligan.
 Change in Purchasing Agent.
 The resignation of H. A. Fabian purchasing agent, was accepted by the directors and George G. Yeomans was appointed his successor.
 Foundation for Thames River Bridge
 Authority was given by the direc- stors to begin at once the putting in of a four-track foundation for a new bridge over the Thames river at New London, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
OBITUARY.
Francis Edward Bliss.

Edward Bliss, president of the Amer jean Publishing company here for many year, and said to have been the fi st publisher in this country to sell books by the subscription method, died at his home today after a long illness. tS43.
 Early in life Mir. Bliss was engaged in the banking business in New York. He came here in 1866 and ever since had been connected with the American Publishing company. Among the books he sold by subscription while the idea .v-as in its infancy were those of Mark Twain. Bret Harte and Charles Dudley Warner.
 He took an active interest in church affairs and for AT years was clerk o1 the. Asylum. Avenue Congregational Church society. Two sons survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10

London. Nov. g, 1910 p. m.-Every day, ever hour adds to the peril of the Serbian armies which are fighting des- perately to hold back the Austro- Ger mans, pressing them from the north and the Bulgarians invading their country from the east, until the assist ance their allies are sending can reach them
 6uiears Extend Grip on Railroad.
 The Bulgarians haxe extended their grip on the Belgrade-Saloniki rail- way north and south of Nish and have tured capital and Aleksinac, to the north. At the latter point they are in close touch wisa the German army, which, after occupying Krusevac, eX- tended its left wing as far as Djunis, on the left bank of the Morava-
 Austro- Germans Advancing.
 The Apstro- Germans, advancing southward; are making progress ex- cept in the west, where they are being held by the Montenegrins. The in- vading forces are now reaching the most difficult part of Serbia, the noun tanious region. where the natives, knowing every hill and gully, can offer the strongest resistance: The Aus trians and Germans, however. are pientifnlIy supplied with mountain guns with which they expect to drive the defenders from sheir faztnesses.
 Aid Of Allies Beginning to Tel1.
 In the south the ever-growing strength of tho French and British forces is beginning to tell. They are carrying on an energetic offensive against the Bulgars: have managed to keep the railway clear as far as Veles and are barring the Bulgars' route to Monastir.
 While 1t will be some time before the Germans can sff1ciently repair the northern end of the railway for the transport of troops and munitions send supplies to the Bulgarians and Turks by the Danube as far as Nike- polis fronf which point they can be sent by rail to Sofia and Constantino- ple. %
 No Change in Attitude of Greece.
 There is no change in the attitude of Greece, although it is considered that at the moment that Bulgaria has again protested against tine hospi- taMty accorded the allied troops al Salonild the Greek government has ap- piled to the allies for financial as- sistanoe-an application which is re- ceiving favorable consideration.
 The Greek government has also re- newed to the allies an expression ol it's firm determination to maintain neu- traiitr and of its sincere good will to- ward the entente powers.
 Russians Are Still Attacking.
 The campaigns on the other fronts continue without any important changes. The Russians are still at- tacking in the north and south and are commencing to feel Germany ir the center, which, it Is believed, has been weakened for the purpose oi strengthening the two wings. No big movement is expected, however, unti the condition of the ground improves
 In both the west and on the Italian front there has been considerable fighting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
AMERICAN PAMPHLET BARRED
 FROM MAILS TO INDIA
Said to Be Translated Excerpts of
 Bryan's British Rule in lndia.'

San Francisco, Nov. 9.-Ram Chan dra, a local Hindu editor, announced today that a pamphlet which he says is made up wholly of translated ex- -cerpts from w. J. Bryans British Rule in India," had been barred from the mails to India at the request of the British government. The pamph- Hlet is entitled '1Angan Di GawaIi," :" which Is said to be a translation of the Bryan title.
 Ram Chandra made public a letter signed with the name of Charles ". Fay. postmaster, which said:
 T have to inform you that the gov- ernment of India has prohibited the importation into British India of any copy of a pamphlet, entitled 'Anean Di Gawahi' published by Yuganter Ashram, San Francisco, U. s. of Amer lea, whatever may be the language in which the pamphlet referred to may be printed.
 Under these circumstances. it will be necessary for this office to decline to accept for mailing to British India, copies of the pamphlet referred to-"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
FINANCIAL SITUATION
 OF GREAT BRITAIN
To be Discussed in Both Houses of Parliament - Expenditures Now Nearly $30,oco,o 900 Day.

London, Nov. 10, 2:2S a. m.-The se- rious financial situation will be the subject of debate in both. houses of parliament today. According to the Daily Telegraph. Premier Asquith will ask for an increased vote of credit of 300,000,009 pounds sterling ($1 1.500.- 000) or 350,000,0 900 pounds sterling (s1,75o,0o0 and will make an import ant speech dealing comprehensively with the financial aspects of the war, while in the house of lords, several prominent members are expected to support a motion by Viscount Peel in- viting the government to exercise a more effective supervision over naval and military expenditures"
 The constantly increasing war. ex- penditure, which is now nearly $6 6,0O0,- 900 pounds sterling ts0, 900, 000) daily is beginning to create anxiety in the public mind and much Is heard in the press and d.in public discussion about the waste prevalent in every department in war expenditures.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
.APPoINTMENT OF coMmiTrEEs 2
 OF A. F. OF [. CONVENTION
Providence Has Made Bid for the
 Session Next Year.

San Francisco, Nov. disappointment of various committees to handle the work of the convention was the most important work Of a single adjourned session of the American Federation of Labor today. An expected resolution to bar official recognition of represen- fraternal. delegates failed to material ize, but it was said would be offered at later session.
 Providence. R. l., and St. Louis sent telegraphic invitations bidding for the convention next year. No action was taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
BRIDGEPORT NEWsPAPERMEN
 ARRESTED FOR ExToRTIoN,
Alexander Gondof and Victor Gondof of
 the Daily News.

New York. Nov. 9.-Alexander Con- dof. editor of the Daily News, Bridge Tort Conn.,, and Victor Gondof, his bi ether publisher of the newspaper, were arrested here today in the offices ef the Trans Atlantic Trust company or charges of extortion. Julius Pirnit- ger. president of the trust company, charged the men with having extorted from him a check for 5000 under threat to publish an article concerning him in the Bridgeport newspaper Ac- cerding to the police, a check for 1000 identified by Pirnitzer was found on Alexander Gondof
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
VILLAS ARMY MARCHING
 EASTWARD FROM NAco.
Toward Agua Prieta, the Scene of Hia
 Recent Unsuccessful Attack.

Douglas, Ariz., Nov. g. General Francisco Villas army is marching eastward from Naco and Villa Verde, sonora, toward Agua Preta, the scene of Villas recent unsuccessful attack on the forces of General P. Elias Cal les, the Carranza defender, according 10 adyiccs received here tonight from American farmers on the border west of here.
 fore dark a column of troops estimat- ed at several miles in length, passed through Anavacacht Pass, twelve miles southwest of Agua Prieta and started eastword. Advices from Naco, Ariz., were that seven thousand Villas troops between there and Anavacachi Pass late today were engaged with scouting parties sent out from Agua Prieta by General Gales.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
PRESIDENT WILSON CABLES
 TO EMPEROR OF JAPAN
Cordial FeIieitations on the Accession
 to the Throne.

Washington, Nov. 9.-President Wilson today cabled to the emperor of Japan his cordial felicitations on the accession to the throne. The mes sage follows:
 ITO His Imperial Majesty, Yoshihito,
 the Emperor of Japan, Tokio:
 "On this suspicious occasion of Your Majesty's formal accession to the throne, take pleasure in extend ing cordial felicitations and in ex- pressing the confidence that the in- f1uence of your high ideals of right and justice which will continue to guide you in your exalted office will insure to the advancement of your country. I assure Your Majesty of my best wishes for your personal well fare and that of Your Majesty's fam fly and for the continuance of the friendly relations existing between Japan and the United States"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
A MINING ENGINEER
 LOST IN A SWAMP.
Students and Others of Houghton, Mich, Search For w. Q. Stevens.

Houghton, Mich, Nov. 9.-Wnliam D. Stevens, minin gengineer, a son of the late Horace D. Stevens, a well known authority on copper min ing, is lost in the swamp ten miles south of Houghton tonight.
 Stevens, who headed a party ol seven, lost his way while searching for three men who disappeared Mon day. The three and Stevens six companions have been found. The student body of the Michigan School 'of Mines, of which Stevens is a graduate, as well as many of the cit izens of Houghton, have joined in the search for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-10
Trolley Wrecked
 Near WiIkesbarre
BY A CROWD OF THREE HUNDRED
 MEN AND BOYS
PUT CREW TO FLIGHT
Crowd Had Scattered Before the Ar rival of the Police and Deputy sheriffs-No Arrests Made.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Nov. 9.-A crowd of three hundred men and boys today wrecked a trolley car of the Wilkes Barre Railway company and drove the crew to flight, in Lee Park, below this city.
 Car Crew Fired Three Shots.
 The car crew are alleged to have fired three shots, which attracted the attention of a number of E1en and boys from the mills in the section. The work of destruction took but a few minutes, and when the township police and deputy sheriffs arrived the crowd had scattered. No arrests were made.
 Other Lines Operated
 The Lee Park outbreak was the first in two days. The cars on the other lines operated are running intermit- tently but are carrying no passengers.