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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Won Bernstorff
is Optimistic
OF RELATIONS OF THE U. S. WITH
GERMANY
SEE LANSING TO-DAY
Belief is Expressed That the United
States viii Consent to hs>ProposaI
Arbitration in Arabic Case.

Washington. Sept. IL (Precede New
York.-Count Won Bernstorm, the Ger
man ambassador, returned to WASH
ington today to initiate informal dis
cussion with the American govern
ment supplementary to the note from
the Berlin foreign office regarding the
sinking of the Arabic with the hope Of
paving the way for formal negotia-
tions for readjustment of the situation
growing out Of the loss of American
lives in the tragedy He expects to
see Secretary Lansing tomorrow.
Ambassador Bernstorff Hopeful.
The ambassador is optimistic in
spite of the growing serious concern
here over the state Of relations be-
tween the United States and the Ger
manic allies, following the receipt Of
disappointing note from Germany
on the Arabic and the request for the
recall Of Ambassador Dumba, of Aus
tria. 1t is held in German circles that
the Arabic note with it's reiteration of
the announcement that the submarines
are under orders not to sink peaceful
liners without warning. is in accord
with assurances already given the
state department and confidence is
felt that an agreement can be reached
for arbitration of the question of rep
aration.
Washington Officials Silent.
High officials of the administration
were silent again today regarding the
entire situation. President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing are considering
| the testimony of survivors Of the
Arabic, all tending to show that the
Arabic was torpedoed without warning
while proceeding peacefully on the
| high seas, in connection with the Ger
mans declaring the submarine COM
mander launched his torpedo because
/ the liners actions convinced him he
/ was about to be attacked. Belief is
expressed in official quarters that
while the German explanation is con-
| sidered weak and unsatisfactory thf
/ United States will consent to the pro-
1 posal that the question of indemnity
be arbitrated on condition that dis
| cussion be limited to the question Of
fact as to whether the submarine
commander was justified, without in
volving the general principles fol
which this government has contended
Memorandum Not Deciphered.
THE German memorandum on the
| Orduna case reached the state de.
partment during the day but was no
deciphered in time for consideration.
1t probably will be before Secretar1
Lansing tomorrow, when Count Vol
Bernstorff reaches the department
furnishing an additional phase for dis.
cuSSion. No intimation as to the con.
tents of the memorandum has beer
given officially. In German quarter,
it is thought probable the Berlin gov
ernment declares the torpedo whicl
missed the Orduna was fired in tn,
belief that the vessel was not a pas
senger- carrying ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
OBITUARY..
James Green BurIeson.

San Antonio, Texas, Sept. IL
James Green Burleson, 56 years old.
brother of Postmaster General Burle-
son, died here Tuesday night. He was
a native Of San Marcos and a retired
banker of Lockhart, Texas, where he
made his home for thirty years
Gen. George Alexander Forsyth.
Rockport, Mass. Sept. 12.-General
George Alexander Forsyth, U. S. A,
retired, died at his home here today
after an illness Of several months.
He took part in sixteen battles and
many minor engagements in the Civil
War and rose from private in the
Chicago Dragons In 1861 to brigadier-
general of volunteers in 1865. through
distinguished services and conspic-
nous gallantry." For gallant conduct in
the Indian wars he received the rank
of brigadier- general in the regular
army in 1858. In 1878 he was ap-
pointed to the board Of officers to in
spect the armies Of Europe and Asia
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

London, Sept. II, 9:40 p. m.-There
is still no sign of waning in the bat
ties which are being fought along the
eastern front that now runs almost
directly north and south from Riga to
the Russian frontier. From Riga
southwark to the Galician border the
Germans and Austrians who are con-
tinually receiving reinforcements and
supplies of munitions by railway and
river, are endeavoring to force their
way to the Dvina and the main trunk
of the important railway lines.
Russian Offensive Continued.
The Russians continue their offen-
sive and, according to their accounts,
with excellent results. The Austro-
German offensive is making slow but
steady progress particularly along
the road to Slonim and Pinsk. Else
where the German official reports
daily recount the capture Of few
guns
Germans Big Effort.
The Germans big effort, however,
it is expected will be made against
Wilma and Dvinsk, westward of which
town heavy engagements are being
fought. Having reached the Dvina at
Friedrichstadt and driven the Rus
slams across the river, the Germans
are in a. better position to advance on
Dyinsk, as there is no danger of any
outf1anking movement The slowness
of the operations is probably due
largely to the condition of the country
and the heavy roads.
Every days delay is giving the Rus
slams a breathing space and enables
them to make preparations for great
er resistance on chosen lines pro-
tected by marshes and swollen rivers.
The Russians are Increasing the
activities in the Caucasus, and it is
believed that the arrival of Grand
Duke Nicholas will be the signal for
more important operations which will
lessen the burden of the allies who are
trying to force the Dardanelles. No
report has been received from the
: latter front for upwards of a week
from the allies, although it is appar-
ent, from the Turkish reports, that
there has been a considerable amount
Of fighting.
Lord Robert Cecil Optimistic.
An optimistic rumor, however, is
a1oat, probably due to the statement
recently made by Lord Robert Cecil,
under-secretary for foreign affairs,
that the allies are not far from a
great success.
There has been little or no cessa-
ton of the artillery engagements on
tacks by German infantry have taken
place, but according to Paris have
been repulsed and there have beer
further air raids and much bomt
throwing.
Diplomats still keenly await the
outcome of the Balkan negotiations
1t is said that Serbia has agreed tt
cede Macedonia to Bulgaria if Bull
garia joins the allies and that the lat.
ter has agreed in case of victory fol
the allies Serbia shall have Bosnia
Dalmatia, Croatia and Slayonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
ERMAN PRESS UNEASY
OVER THE ARABIC NOTE
Apprehension is Indicated Over the
Attitude of America.

Berlin, Sept. IL, Via London, IL O.
m-Publicantion of the Arabic note
although exoking virtually no COM
ment in the German press, indubitably
has caused feeling of uneasiness
here over the probable attitude of the
United States. The note in itself ap-
pears to be highly sensible to the pub
lie generally, but the constant in
-quiries received at the offices of The
Associated Press for news or predic-
tions upon the American attitude in
dicate apprehension that tn Arabic
note and the Hesperian case may re-
suit lin a renewal of the tension which
was believed to have relaxed with Am
assador Won Bernstoffs communica-
ton to Washington of the instruc-
tions given submarine commanders.
Well informed Germans such as
Maximilian Harden, editor of Die
Zukunft believe the situation serious
not SO much because of its intrinsic
merits as of the manner in which it
has been handled.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
BUSINESS WITH SOUTH,
AMERICA IMPROVING
May Result in Increased Steamship
Facilities.

New York, Sept. Robustness rela
tions between the United States and
Aruguay, as well as other South Amer
lean countries, are showing much i'm
provement according to Albert G..
Ebert, American vice consul at Monte
video, who arrived here yesterday on
the steamer Verdi from South Amer
lean ports.
While Uruguay is a small coun-
try" said Mr.. Ebert, sit is a pros
porous one. Since the war interrupted
trade with Europe American whole
sale and manufacturing firms have
been sending their best representatives
into South America and a trade that
may eventually result in increased
steamship facilities is being devel-
oped."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

from Brescia indicate that prepara-
tions are being made both by the
Austrians and the Italians for i'm
portant battles at Gorilla and Tolmi-
no before real winter weather begins.
In this short sector there are said to
be from 250,000 to 100000 Austrians,
with as many more on the Gorizia-
Monfalcone-Duina front. Reinforce
ments are arriving constantly at
Laibach and Villach, probably from
the Russian front. Archduke Eugene
is in nominal command Of the Austri-
an forces in this section. Emperor
Francis Joseph, it is stated, insists
that Gorilla and Tolmino must be held
at all cost.
Cholera is reported to have broken
out behind the Austrian lines on the
Isonzo River and in Triest.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
MADAME SARAH BERNHARDT
PosTPoNEs HER COMING,
To TO Form New company-Aetors
With Heb Previously Are at the
Front.

Sarah Bernhard has postponed for
two months her forthcoming tour of
the United States. Asked regarding
report that she had cancelled her
American engagements, Nine. Bern
hardt telegraphed The Associated
Press from her residence at Andernos:
ct am not abandoning my tour in
America. I have asked for two
months time in order to form a new
company, as all the actors who were
with me on my previous tour are
serving in the army, four having been
killed. Vive la France!"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
ARSON SYNDICATE
OPERATED IN ST. LOUIS.
Responsible for Fires Which 5affied
Police and Fire Departments.

st. Louis, Sept 12.-Insurance
agents and human torches and un-
named prominent" business men COM
prised the personnel of an arson syn
dicate which the police claim to have
uncovered here last night
These incendiaries, the police say.
were responsible for most of the big
fires which have baffiled fire and po-
lice departments here for five years.
The profits of the arson syndicate.
the police say, ran into millions Of
dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Count Zeppelin Directed Raid,

London, Sept. IL, 10 p. ma des-
patch to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany from Amsterdam says that some
of the German newspapers say that
Count Zeppelin personally directed the
recent Zeppelin attack on London
from the airshim base at Emden, but
other declare that he few toward
England with his airships.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
CHINESE NEWSPAPER PLANT
WRECKED BY A BOMB
Faxote6 MonarehiaI Form of Govern
unent for China.

Shanghai, China, Sept. IA bomb
explosion occurred yesterday at the
plant of the Asiatic Daily News.
newspaper published in the Chinese
language, which appeared yesterday
for the first time, having been launch
ed for the purpose of pushing the pro-
paganda for a monarchial form OF gov
ernment in China The front Of the
newspaper property was blown in. One
member of the staff and two persons
who were passing by were killed by
the explosion. and five others were in
jured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
BIRTHRATE OF BERLIN
DECREASES 25 PER CENT,
Births For May, June and July z, 523,
Against 10000 Last eYar.

London. Sept. II, $40 p. ma de-
crease of approximately 25 per cent.
in the birth r>SS Of Berlin for JULY
over the SINE month in 1914 is report
ed in Reuter- despatch from Amster-
dam Official returns show that
while 1870 children were born in the
German capital in July, 1914, only O.
$40 were born in July, 1915. The num-
Der of births for May, June and July
of 1914 were 10000, while 1t was only
1928 for the same quarter this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
1000 MExIcANs HAVE
LEFT BROWNSVILLE.
Have Abandoned Everything Except
Household Goods.

Brownsville, Tex, Sept 1z-About
1000 Mexicans have left this section
for Mexico. according to figures OBJ
tanned here. IA one ranch near Sc
bastian. Tex, all four Mexican tenant
families have gone. leaving their crops
unharvestea- Other Mexicans who
own land have abandoned everything
except household goods in their haste
to get back into Mexico. Many Of
these emigrating Mexicans are what
Is termed here good Mexicans."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Russian Cabinet Has Not Resioned

Petrograd, Sept. L. Via London,
Sept. IS, 1888 a. m-The statement
published in the United States that
the cabinet of Premier Goremykin had
resigned and thaat coalition cabinet
would be formed is erroneous. The
cabinet has not resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Touring Car Struck Telegraph Pole.

Hartford. Conn. Sept. 1e.-Robert
A 0--r<cne a well known contractor.
we ~cverely injured and his son.
T'o,,--. Jr., perhaps fatally hurt to-
c. when the large touring car in
Vt II they were riding. struck tel
&C. oh cole and crashed into a fence
O. South Windsor Mrs. McKone was
sli htly hurt but her two children and
three friends escaped HARM 1t ie
said the McKone car was racing an
other machine
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Crown Prince Humhert passed
through Venice en- route for the front
to spend his eleventh birthday with
King Victor Emmanuel
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Representative Of 100000 eoal
miners, assembled at Wilkeebarre. Pa
urged the state to refuse further ap-
proprtations to the University OF
Pennsylvania, because Of the dismissa.
OF Professor Scott Nearing. for hiE
"Socialistic views-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
SITUATION ON MEXICAN
BORDER UNDER CONTROL.
Sufficient Troops to Put Down Any
Uprising, Funston Says.

Washington. Sept 12.-The Mexican
border situation now is under fur con-
troll of federal troops. Major General
Funston reported to the war depart
ment. The arrival of the Sixth cavalry
brings the force up to two fun regi-
Brownsville, a force sufficient, accord
Ing to the general. to put down any
uprising or trouble by marauding
bands.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE
ON OUTCOME OF WAR.
Says Allies to Win Must Put Forth
All Their Strength.

London. Sept. IL, 1885 p. m--That
the central powers still have an over
whelming superiority in all the mate
rial and equipment of war and that the
allies to win must put forth all their
strength is the statement of Eavid
Lloyd George, minister of munitions,
in the preface of a book containing his
speeches since the outbreak of the war,
entitled Through Terror to Triumph.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Riker OF Bridgeport.

American Society OF Automobile En-
gineers-HOward z Comm. Detroit
Mich, and Andrew ]. Riker, Bridge
port, Conn., inventors. automobn
builders and now vice presidents o
large automobile manufacturing com
pauieE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

A specimen of coIored cotton,
grown in the South. was exhibited on
the floor OF the Savannah Cotton Ex-
change II was pronounced a perfect
production
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
RUSSIANS MAINTAIN !
THEIR AGGRESSION.
Battles Being Fought Along the Whole East Front
Riga to the Gafcian Border
GERMANIc TROOPS ARE BEING REINFORCED

AustroGerma Offensive Making Slow But Steady Prog
ress Along the Road to Slonim and Pnsk-The Russians
Are Increasing Their Activities in the Caucasus-Only
Few Isolated Attacks by German Infantry Have
Taken Place in the West-Reported That Serbia Has
Agreed Cee Macedonia Bulgaria the Latter Joins
the Entente Allies
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Russians Decide to Retreat.

Sept. 15. 1900 a. m.-The Russian Of
ficial communication issued by the
war office tonight says that because
Of the salient of the armies on the
Niemen it has been decided to retire
a short distance still holding back the
Austro- Germans offensive
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Rriduenort Boy prowned.

Bridgeport, Conn. Sept. 12-Julius
Tassinaro, II years old son of Evan
gelisco Tassinaro was drowned this
morning In Burr Creek near here,
while endeavoring to swim with the
aid Of water wings. The body was re-
covered.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

After serving two and one-half
years of q sentence OF from FIVE to ten
years for manslaughter. Daniel A
Dugan. Jr-, Of Orange. n. J.. was
paroled. He ran down and killed q
man with his motor car.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Movements of Steamships.

Liverpool, Sept. 12.-Arrived: Steam
er ST. Paul, New York
New York, Sept. 12.-Arrived:
Steamers st. Louis. Liverpool; Antonio
Lopez, Barcelona; Patris. Piraeus.
Sailed: Steamer Dwinsk. Archangel.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
killed When Auto skidded.

Albany. n. Y, Sept. 12.-Mark Levy,
19, OF Albany, and Coleman Glenn. 20,
OF Rensselaer,, were killed and four
companions injured, one probably IA
tally, when an automobile In which
they were riding skidded into q ditch
here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
ssrnssorff Goes to Washington.

New York. Sept 12-Count Won
Bernstorff. the German Ambassador.
left here today for Washington accom-
panied by his secretary. It was the
ambassadors first visit to the capital
in about ten days. No intimattpn was
given by the ambassador as to how
long he intended to remain In wash
ington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
$4,000 Fire at NorwaIs.

NorwsIk. Conn. Sept. 12.-F1re Of
uncertain origin today caused $1,000
loss to 81 two and one half story house.
and garage on Rowayton avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Denial of reports that Nelson o.
Shaughnessy has been dropped from
the diplomatic service was made at
the State Department
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
To DaVsIop Inventive Genius.

Desiring to make available the lat
ent inventive genius Of our country to
improve our navy" said Mr. Daniels
In making his announcement "a short
while ago requested Thomas A EdI-
SON TO becoms chairman of an adyis-
ory board Of prominent men who
would make up the board Mr.. Edisoa
with the patriotism characteristic OF
American inventors, accepted the call
TO duty Tas plan Sdop-ed for select
ing the members OF the advisory board
was as follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Secretary Daniels forwarded to the
conscience fund" OF the treasury 81,
received from Newport. r. /
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Wirisss communication between the
radio station at Sayvflle, L. /, and
Germany was restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

The property Of the German Nation
aI Bank Of Pittsburgh was disposed
OF at public auction for s26a.000 to the
liquidation committee Of the stock
holders OF the bank
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Samuel Lash, aged 20, Of New York,
was seriously injured when drawn ESQ
feet through an outlet pipe from a
swimming pool at Asbury Park n. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Up to Aug. 80, 1890 British officers
We're lost OF this number. 4.7s0 were
killed and 9,6eS wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Miss Margaret w. Crosby, aged IA,
OF Brooklyn. was drowned while bath
ing at Greenwood Lake, n. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
inventor Of Invisible AeropIane Killed.

Geneva, Sept IL, via Paris, 2:57 p.
m--The German aviator Klubel, in
ventor of the invisible aeroplane was
killed at Muenster yesterday while
testing a new machine. He was fifty
years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Sheridan Ladd, for IS ysars ehief
electrician for the Bridgeport police
department. and who recently resigned
was found dead In an abandoned quar-
~ in the city's outskirts Near the
body was bottle which had contained
poison
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
The Bulletins Circulation in Norwich is Double That =
Largest Proportion Cfs
Cabled Paragraphs

Italian 100000 Ammunition Order.
Geneva, Sept. IL, via Paris, 2.55 p.
m--The Italian government is re-
ported to have placed an order for
$7,o00,000 worth Of ammunition with
Swiss firms at Chaux De Fonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Five men were among those VINO left
their employment in Waterbury fac
tories last week and took part in
clashes with the police. were sentenced
TO Jail by the city co1rt- One OF the
men who carried loaded revolver was
given a 90 days sentence and $50 f1ne.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Sir William Van Horne, for years
prominent in transcontinenatl railroad
development in Canada. Is dying IN the
Royal Victoria hospital at Montreal.
Virtually all hope for his recovery has
been abandoned by his physicians
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

John NJ. Duriek of Boston Jumped
from the 26th story OF the new Boston
is believed to have been unnerved by
the heat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Elmer ~. Hancock, editor Of the
Savannah Morning News" died at
Savannah, Ga He was IL years old
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Singing patriotic songs, 1,40o ItaI-
ian reservists sailed from Boston for
home on the steamer Cretic today.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
BIG BATTLE IMMINENT BETWEEN
AusTRIANs AND ITALIANS.
Both are Making Preparations at
Gorilla and Tolnino.

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 12, via
Paris, $3.50 p. m.-Reports received
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Condensed kilograms

The ceney Island Mardi eras be.
gins tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

The farm of Bob" Fitzimuons,
former champion pugilist, was sold at
auction to satisfy his creditors
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Troops of Gen. Villa are In control
OF the coal fields of Sabinas.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

T. =. Lowry has been appointed
superintendent OF the Rocky Mountain
division OF the Northern Pacific Rail-
road with headquarters at Alissoula-
Mont
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Condemn Action
of Envoy Dumba
FORMER SUBJECTS OF AUsTRo.
HUNGARY.
HOLD MASS MEETINGS
sIavonie Societies in Chicago, New
York and Boston Pass Resolutions
censuring the Ambassador.

Chicago, Sept. IA mass meeting
OF former subjects OF Austria Hun
gary today adopted resolutions con-
demning the action Of Ambassador
Dumba that caused the United States
to ask his recall The leaders of the
meeting were officers OF the Bohemian
National Alliance, the Croatian league
OF Chicago, the Serbian National cln5
and the Slovak Guards. The resolu-
tions resent the reference Ambassa-
dor Dumba made TO the Austrians In
America as ignorant and uneducated
and declare loyalty under any condi-
tions to the United States.
Similar Action in New York.
New York. Sept. 12.-Resolutions
condemning the conduct Of DR.. Con-
stantin Theodor Dumba, ambassador
from Austria Hungary, whose recall
has been asked by the United states.
were passed by branch No. OF the
Slovak League OF America at meet
ing here today. The resolutions state
that they were passed by former sub
jects of Austria Hungary who resent
any attempt to interfere with the af-
were forwarded to President Wilson
and members Of his cabinet.
Boston SIavs Uphold President.
Boston, Sept. 1.-THE Slavonic club
Of South Boston adopted resolutions
at a meeting today IN reference IL
statements by DIR. Dumba, the Aus
ero- Hungarian ambassador. The res
olutions say:
The Czechs and Slovaks OF Bos-
ton resent the assertion that we are
unzble to comprehend our acts and
I'VE assert that we are loyal to Aus
tria, but that Austria. as a vassal
state to Germany, can lay no claim
to our loyalty"
Referring to work on war orders
the resolutions continue:
"As long as the pay and conditions
are in keeping with the work per-
formed, no appeal will be listened &c
by Czechs and Slovaks on the grounds
OF loyalty to the Hapsburgs."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

NJ. julien was appointed Governor
OF Tahiti by the French Government
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

According TO the Department of
Commerce, the American Merchant
Marine Is second only to that Of Eng
land.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

To provide more naval officers, the
roster Of the Naval Academy at An
napolis Will be increased from 1000
to 100.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

The steamer kankakee, formerly
the Lapland. arrived in New York
from Barrow-in-Furn where she
was held by British authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Official announcement was made in
London that a German spy had been
executed by shooting in the Tower Of
London HIS name was not given
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13
Naval AeronautiSs-

The American Society q Aeronau-
tic Engfnesrs-Hsnry Aiarzncer Wise
wood. enginsSr and manufacturer-
student OF naval aoronautcs and re-
garde6 by many as the worlds fore
most nuehok4ty On the enwineerirg
features OF the art % printing, and
Elmer A. SperU. electric inventor and
manufactures.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Vessels drawing not more than so
feet of water are expected to be able
to go through the Panama Canal to-
day. when part Of the slide will have
been cleared away.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-13

Henry Weber and Jacob Roth were
severely burned in fire IN the lab
oratory OF Elmer g. Amend. New
York druggists.