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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
EXECUTION STAYED WHEN MAN
 WAS ADJUDGED INSANE
Warden of Arizona State Prison Acts
 on Certificates of Physicians.

Phoenix. Ariz., Nov. 26.-Basing his action on a certificate signed by two physicians stating that William Fall tin, sentenced to he hanged today, was insane, Warden R. Sims of the Ari- zona state penitentiary this afternoon refused to go forward with the exc cution and brought the question of Faiths mental condition before the county court here. The court ordered hearing on the prisoners condition before a jury on date not later than Dec. 13- The action of the court acts automatically as stay of execution.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
vIscoUNT BRYCE TELLS OF
 MASSAcRES OF ARMENLANs
How They Were Driven to a Death of
 Fiendish Cruelty.

London, Nov. 26, 10 D. m.-viscount Bryce tonight made public the details of further Armenian massacres, which in letter accompanying them he said
 ''surpass in horror. if that were possi- ble. what has been published already"
 q feel" his letter continues, that such crimes ought to be exposed to the utmost and that the charity of other nations will more than ever be drawn to the unhappy refugees when 1t is known what their friends and fellow country men have suffered"
 Viscount Bryce says that the details confirm and amplify the ghastly his
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
obtain information regarding the ship

obtain information regarding the ship ments of explosives.
 Specific mention was made in the complaint of the explosion on May 3 of fifteen tons of explosives on a barge moored to buoy in the Seattle har- bor.
 Federal officials were reticent to- night concerning the evidence, but they expressed confidence their case would prove helpful to federal au- thorities in the east in the prosecu- tion of Lieutenant Robert Fay, held on similar charges at New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
the turkey, which was a great pleas ure to us.
 Yours truly,
 DAISY POWERS.
County Home,

County Home,
 Norwich, Conn.
 Nov. 25, 1915. Bulletin Co.,, Norwich Conn.
 Dear Gentlemen thank you very much for the turkey you gave us chill dren. The dinner we had tasted de- licious. We had a very large dinner think it was extra kind. of you to send us the Thanksgiving turkey. Yours respectfully, ADA LOUISE LAMPHERE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
GOVERNOR HoLcoMR
 GUEST OF WATERBURY,.
Last Night at Ball Rendered in His
 Honor.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. 26.-Govern- or IIolcomb, who is the guest of the city tonight at a ball rendered in his honor, announced that he had received today an invitation from Henry Ford to go to Europe on the Ford peace ship but had been compelled to decline as he was too busy with state affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

The most remarkable exhibit at a recent Syracuse CN. Y.) fair was a gigantic cheese made from one days milk yield from 2,S50 cows. The huge cake weighed 7,437 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
Mems $2O.OO C1cEn Overcoats Q1U.CU

Mems and Youths Winter Overcoats, these are splendid Overcoats in every way--our regular $2000 Overcoats at $16.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
Mems Heavy &I OF . Listers at YJ.OJ

Mems Heavy Weight Double-breast- ed Listers, 50 inches long, with large storm collar, regular Ss.a0 Ulsters at $5.s5. ,.;''-'-:, Y -i.~-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
Mems $15.O0 ell OF
 Overcoats Y1 1sCO

Mems and Youths Winter Overcoats, newest styles. loose or .close-fi models-our regular $15.O0 Overcoats at $1195.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
At 17c each. 3 for Soc

Mems Garters and Arm Bands, i n lud ing such well-known makes as Brighton, Boston and Paris, regular 25c value at 1Tc pair, 3 for soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
$15.OO Coat values, $9.9s

!. Women's and Misses Coats, new est models and most fashionable materials, zibeline, pebble, cheviot and t boucle- some with fur collar and cuffs, others with plush-made with flare back and belted, regular $150o Coats at s9.9s.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
Silk-plated Hosiery, 19c

Mems Silk-plated Half Hose, in black, tan, navy and gray, sizes 9.1s to 11h, regular 25c value at 19c a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27
soc Neckwear at 35c

Mems Silk Open-end Four-in- Hand Neckwear, newest Fall colorings and patterns, regular soc value at 35c each, for $1.oO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-27

Women's Long Crepe Kimonos. plain colors and figured designs, ali sizes-these are regular SIPS value at S9c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
ADMINISTRATION ID SEEK ID END CHAOS EXISTING IN MEXICO Wilson Will Make Public Vigorous Statement Tues
 day-Not to Announce
 Course of U. s.

Washington, May So.-There were plain indications tonight that from now on the administration will vigorously seek to end the chaos in Mexico Until Presi- dent Wilson makes public on Tuesday a statement he has prepared, details of his plans will not be known, but it was understood tonight that the various Mex ican leaders will be informed that the time has come for them to stop fighting between themselves and agree on a gov ernment which the United States can rec ognize.
 It is expected that the statement will recite famine conditions in the south ern republic as Duval West and other government agents have portrayed them The President will point out how patient ly the American government has waited for the Mexican factions to adjust the problem themselves, and how helpless the Mexican people generally have be- come in the hands of the military ele- ments.
 The statement, which is to be sent to all the factional leaders, will not an. nounce the course the United States expects to follow in case an agreement does not result, but will point out that conditions have become intolerable and must be remedied by outside influence if there are no elements in the country with sufficient capacity to wrest the re- public from it's State of anarchy.
 The advisability of placing an embargo on the exportation of arms and ammu- milton to Mexico has been urged as ono means of putting stop to fighting there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31

While the Red Cross was giving out this statement the Carranza agency was making public a cablegram from Vera Cruz declaring there was no possibility of famine and that the shortage of the food was serious only in Mexico City, where the Villa-Zapata government con trols. The message said:
 Scarcity of food, while general is not serious, except in Mexico City where Zapa- tistas have been unable to cope with the situation. Carranza is preparing now to alleviate conditions and will better them when consttutionalist forces enter Grain and provisions are being gathered to SUD- ply the city. The occupants of the coun- try report no such harrassing conditions. Will be able to weather shortage until harvesting of next crop. Not a single case of death reported from starvation in en- tire country. This years crop will be three-fourths of normal At this time much provisions are being imported and the opening of communications with Mex
 co City will bring a flood of orders by merchants for foodstuffs from the United States. The constitutionalist government In states where conditions are the worst is distributing corn and flour and selling them at cost price. It Is utterly false that there is any possibility of famine. Conditions are mending daily with the increase of transportation facilities due to success of the constitutonalist arms. Later the agency made public a personal telegram from General Carranza which said: No merchandise has been taken from the international committee" and added:
 Mexico City is now receiving grain via Toluca and upon it's retaking by the con stitutionalist forces abundant provisions will be introduced. !"
 Another message said General Carranza l had received word that Eulalio Gutierrez ] former convention provisional Presdens had renounced his claim to the presi-
 dency and disbanded his forces, who had l joined the Carranza ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
TO HOLD MEMORIAL
 FOR NATIONS DEAD
President Wilson to Deliver Address at Arlington National
 Cemetery

Washington, May 30.-Ceremonies in memory of the nations dead soldiers and sailors will be held here tomorrow with President Wilson, members of the cabi- net and other high government officials participating. The principal exercises at the Arlington national cemetery will be opened with an address by President Will son in the great amphitheatre of the reservation.
 The President today directed that wreath of flowers from the White House be placed on the memorial fountain erected in memory of Mai Archibald w. Butt lost with the Titanic while serving as military aide to former President Taft. Wreaths from the White House also were placed upon number of statues in recog- milton of memorial day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
SUBMARINE AFTER
 WHITE STAR LINER

Queenstown, May 3O.-(S:OS p. mo The White Star Liner Megantic, car- rying many passengers. from Liverpool to Montreal. was chased by subma r. inc oR the south coast of Ireland early today hut escaped.
 Much alarm was caused here early today when an s. O. S." call was received from the liner, reporting that submarine had been sighted. The message was followed soon, however, by another saying that the Megantic lad outdistanced the submarine and that she then was 60 miles southeast of Cork harbor.
 Later a third message reported chat the captain had evaded the submarine that his ship was well to the westward and that he was proceeding with all on board we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
TRIBUTE PAID ID
 OTTOMAN TROOPS
French Says Bravery and Goodness of Turks
 Worthy

Paris, May 30.-(5 D. m.)-Tribute ia paid to the bravery and coolness of Ottoman troops on the Gallipoli pe- ninsula in an official note issued to day by the French war office, summar- izing operations in the Dardanolles from April 25 to May A. The note says:
 Fighting was especially heavy dur Ing the debarkation of troops April 25 and 26. Landing parties gained foot hold, however, and established their po- sitlon while waiting for endorsements, although TurkishS attacks were espc- eially violent. The bravery and cool ness of the Ottoman troops is wor1ny of particular mention
 The Turks suffered serious checi. on May 9" the note says, but con- tinued their offensive. During the night of May S-4 the Turks received orders not to fire but to take by storm the positions held by the French. All cart. ridges were taken away from the first line men and they were forced f, charge. Time after time the line way cred and broke, the Turks being moved down by our fire. Although the battle ragged rom 10 D. m. until dawn the fol- lowing morning the furious attack was without result as the French positions remained precisely the same as the pre- vious night.
 On the morning of May a gen. eral offensive was ordered along the entire front This movement was ex- ceedingly difficult owing to the stdh- porn Turkish resistance and the fire or their numerous machine guns
 During May and 8 the battle con tnLed, but in the late afternoon of the Sth the brave colonial troops, sup ported by French regiments, in spite of a hail of shrapnel and shells of all calIbres, surmounted all obstacles and at nightfal1 the position was ours, in- eluding an important spur besides the slopes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
 SHOULD AID ILLITERACY CAMPAIGN

The following excerpt is from a letter Of Mrs. Nellie Peters Black, president of the conference of southern women, ad- dressed to the women graduates of 19l5 T want you to join me in an active cru sade against the illiteracy in the southern states today. If each girl who graduates this summer from any college or normal school will agree to teach one or more persons to read or write during the sum mer months, black or white, old or your g, it does not matter which, I will be very thankful. If you will play this glad game in the right spirit of love and friend ship, don't you see how quickly we can raise the standard of our people?'
 The letter is very timely, coming as it does in the midst of The Age-Herald's s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT By MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN

campaign for illiteracy, and 1t should a.'- peal to all men as well as women. FIoo much work of this sort is already put upon the shoulders of women; men should feel an equal responsibility in guiding the illiterates of Jefferson county in partic- ular, and the state in general, to a better condition.
 An association could be formed of men and women from the colleges and high schools, banded together, with definite plans and ideas, to work along these lines. An application from districts for volunteer teachers could be turned over to such an association.
 This will be a splendid opportunity for scholars to prove the practical value or the advantages they have had, and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31

turned over and over again, and all reap ome benefit from it.
 In reference to the letters Mr. Allen refers to by saying, "All of which wera more or less of a threatening nature, will say that I have copies of every letter that has been sent out by the Building Trades Council since I have been secre- tary and they are on file in my office and subject to inspection of any one who may desire to see them. and l challenge Mr. Allen or any one else to find an ex- pression in a single letter that is 'of q threa tenng nature.
 If we have this work as Mr Allen in- fers, have procured ii by fair means, for, l think. in the-eyes of public opinion, he has shown the public his utter irre- sponibility, in handling their affairs when he plunged them into endless litigation which will no doubt sweep away more ;han one fortune. and he will forever have ringing in his ears the voices of the vic tins. H. o. MCCLURE, Secretary Building Trades Council, Bir-
 mngham, May 29, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31

It is with feeling of intense relief that one .goes about the streets of Birming- ham and knows the sight of prisoners in chains will not confront them.
 At least the burden of this crime of inhumanity is off our shoulders.
 When the effect of such sight as hu- man beings in chains daily confronts the impressive minds of young children, the result can only be one of fear and horror. Such criminals become a separate class, and instead of receiving the pity of the child for a misdemeanor sometimes slight and most often the direct cause of en- vironment, they feel loathing for the un- fortunate men.
 It is to be hoped the escape of a few of these unfortunates will not be the cause of a Backward step in our great city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne, May O.-tSpecial )-Marvin 1idweli of Crossville, on Sand mountain, while hoeing in a field nearby his home was struck by lightning Friday after noon. dying from the effects the next morning. He never regained consciousness Tidwell and two other boys were close to ogether in the field when the bolt fell and while it struck Tidwell on the head, breaking his skull and running down his body shattering the handle of the hoe. it only stunned the other two boys
 The illness of the children of G. R. Horton has caused a good deal of eX citement here and surrounding neighbor- hood A few weeks ago four of the ch.l- dren were taken seriously ill and every thing possible was done. Four doctors who visited them frankly admitted that the disease was unknown to them, and it was impossible to diagnose the case. Burma Lee and Robert have both died and two mere of the children are in a precarious condition.
 Condemnation proceedings were insti- tuted in the probate court this week by the Alabama Great Southern railroad to ac qGire additional land in and near Collins vile for the purpose of laying additional tracks to be used in double tracking the read from Meridian to Chattanooga.
 The firm of c. Majors & Bros, made a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy yes terday. The liabilities were $500, while the assets consisted of furniture and fixtures $500, stock $50 and accounts $500. The papers were executed by Col w. U. Jacoway and the store has been taken in charge by him until receiver is ap- pointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
ARKANSAS RIVER IS
 OUT OF BANKS AND
 DAMAGE IS FEARED

Little Rock, Ark, May 30.-The Arkan- sas river today broke through its bank at Rob Roy, near Pine Bluff. Ark. and tonight water pouring through the gap in the levee is spreading over approx imatly 50,o00 acres of farm land, the greater part of which is planted in cot ton. It is feared that the town of AL theimer. a junction point on the St. Louis Southwestern railroad, will be inundated and traffic on that road stopped.
 The river tonight reached a stage of 25.6 feet at Little Rock, almost three feet above flood stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Turkish Statement

Constantinople, May 9O.-(Via Lon don, SOS a. m.)-The following official statement was issued today:
 We took the center of the enemies' fortified trenches at Avi-Burnu this morning after a bayonet attack At Scddul Bahr our right wing penetrated into sections previously occupied by the enemy. while 400 metres beyond one Of our ayiators dropped bombs success fully on the enemY's trenches"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Allied Warsnips Active

London, May 30.-4:5s5 D. m.)-A Reuter- dispatch from Athens says the captain of a Greek ship arriving at Piraeus reports that allied warships on May 25 bombarded Adalia, Makri, Kakava and other places along the coast of Asia Minor, destroying government buildings and public works. About the same time heavy firing was heard at Samos from the direction of the Gulf of Smyrna. British warships als0 are reported to have bombarded and de- stroyed a petrol depot on the Asatic coast from which a German submarine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
British Lost at Sea

London, May 30.-(9:40 D. m.)-Forty- nine of the crew of the British ship Ma 1estic were lost when that vessel was torpedoed off the Galipoh peninsula on May 2, according to tonghts casualty list. The number of men lost on t.s steamer Princess Irene, which was blown up in Sheerness harbor, exclusive of 7S dockyard workmen, is given as 243.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Prisoners in Russia

Petrograd, May 30.-(Via London. )-Pris- oners taken by Russian armies and in- termed in Russia up to April l, according to figures made public today, number 10,- 7Si officers and 6O5,37S men. In addition. the statement says great numbers of Ga iacian prisoners have been freed and sent home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Seryian Army Reorganized

Geneva, May 3.-(Via Paris )-BeIgrade dispatches say that the Servian army has been reorganized and intends taking the offensive to aid the Italians The Swiss government decided today to mobilize the First and Third divisions of reserves, numbering about 10000 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Incal Data

Summary of observations made a United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m, 75th meridian time, May 30, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Red Cross Report Says Conditions Are Steadily Growing Worse - Many Peons Starving
CARRANZA SAYS FOOD IS PLENTIFUL AND HE CAN HANDLE MATTER
Says There Has Not Been a Single Death From Star vation in Mexico-Food
 Prices Are Reasonable

Washington, May so.-A Red Cross state ment issued tonight pictured con ditions among the Mexican civilian popu- lation as deplorable with famine spread ing from city to city and through the outlying districts.
 "Conditions are growing steadily worse" said the statement. "At Monterey several thousands are fed taily. Farmers from the surrounding country are coming 60 the city to buy corn, but cannot obtain it. Mutitudes are on the verge of starva- ton.
 "At Durango the governments efforts to keep down the price of food supplies failed. Food supplies are becoming so scarce and the cost SD. high that the poorer classes are unable to buy.
 Food Exhausted at TampicO
 "At Tampico all food is about ex- hausted. Conditions in outlying districts are worse, and tales of the starvation cs the poor peons are constantly coming into the city.
 AI ' cru AIuH anu III AilC Soi ioHiiNAAi' country famine conditions prevail At Jalapa the general condition of the town is appalling. Money was raised by the Chamber of Commerce to relieve the dis tress and corn was imported, but the funds were soon exhausted Most dis tressing scenes took place at the municipal hall when these rations were distributed Some 2500 women were collected at o clock in the morning to get in line for the distribution, which began at Il. Many after waiting for hours went home cry ing, for the supply ran out, and, sum ming up the case, it means the practical starvation of the town.
 Inhabitants of West Starving
 .On the west coast the inhabitants are reported as starving. When boat load of corn was brought into Acapulco the rush of the people was so great that seV- eral children were trampled to death and a number of women injured.
 Tn Mexico City the situation is grave As early as March 100000 persons were reported suffering from hunger. Condi- tions have grown worse and many are starving. Mules, horses and oxen have been Killed or exported as there IS noun ing to feed them For the food supplies that remain fabulous prices have been reached so only the rich can buy. Epi- denies prevail and medicine isprohibitory in price. The city has 6O00O0 inhabitants in danger of perishing from hunger, mis- cry and epdemics. Serious food riots have taken place. While the government was distributing some corn crowd of 5000 people gathered, by far larger than the amount of corn available for distribu- tion. On account of the state of weak Desss to which hunger is bringing this people and the heat and the crush Of the crowd, anxious not to return with empty hands, about 250 people tainted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Weather Conditions

For the 24 hours ending at p. m., May 30, 1915:
 Highest temperature ........ S5 Lowest temperature ........... GA Mean temperature ............. A Normal temperature ............. "a Deficiency in temperature since
 January ........... 2oo Rainfall ................... .00 Total rainfall since Jan. 1........1 IS S1 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. l.. 3 Al Relative humidity7 a. m. ........ 70 Relative humidinty D. m. .... AZ Relative humidity T D. m. ....... J9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
Carranza Says Food Plentiful

and had to be carried to the Red Cross station to be attended"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. May 3O.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Thunderstorm CTS Monday and probably Tuesday Tennessee: Unsettled Monday, proba- bly local showers; Tuesday partly cloudy.
 Georgia: Unsettled Monday and Tues day with occasional thundershowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-31
REMOVAL OF CHAINS
 A RELIEF TO ALL

show an interest in persons less fortunate