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The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
FLOATING MINES
CAUSE WORRY.

LONDON, June 6.-Insurance
companies are worrying over the
danger to ships that is caused by
the floating mines in the English
waters. The insurance policies,
but after the war Is ended, and the
mines are still floating the problem
of who shall stand losses that they
may cause will prove serious one,
it is pointed out.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
RUSSIANS TO
CHANGE FRONT.

PETROGRAD, June 6.-It is Off
cially admitted by the Russian gov
ernment that the Slavs are being
driven northward in Galicia by the
Teutons, but 1t Is asserted that the
Russians have planned to make a
stand at Grodek Lakes, south of
Lemberg, to oppose the German ad-
vance. The German and Austrian
berg, which has been held by the
Russians since the early invasion
Of Northern Austria by the Russians
early in the war but the Slavs will
make determined effort to hold
the place.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
ENGLISH STEAMER
is TORPEDOED.

LONDON, June 6.-News of the
torpedoing of an English steamer
in the North sea by a German sub
marine on May II has just been
received here The vessel is report
ed to have drifted helplessly for
three days before sinking.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
DILLON TAKES TRIP.

Commissioner John F.. Dillon has
gone to the Tolovana to inspect the
new camp. 1t is understood that
he will make a report on it to Judge
Bunnell, to guide the latter in his
plan Of appointing commissioner,
with the powers Of justice-of-the-
peace, for the new camp. Mr.. Dill
Ion went on horseback, and will
probably be absent q couple of
weeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
ITALIANS CONfISCATE
TEUTOkIC SHIPS.

ROME, June 6.-By a royal decree,
the 81 German and Austrian yes
sells, which were in Italian ports
when war was declared by Italy,
will be confiscated by this country
The German ships are included as
a result of the declaration of war
against Italy by Germany. These
ships are valued at s2O0OO.OO0
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
HUNGARY TO
CHANGE OFFICIALS.

VIENNA, June 6.-Accordlng to
news received here from Budapest,
the Hungarian government is to be
re-organized insofar as its local au
thorities are concerned. There has
been considerable factional trouble
in the country and this has brought
about a determination to form
coalition government, which will bring
all factions together.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
ENGLISH ELECTIONS
TO BE POSTPONED,

LONDON, June 6.-Owing to the
unsettled political conditions of the
country as a result Of the war the
general election on the British Isles
will probably be postponed until af-
ter the war is over.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
NAVAL BATTLE
is REPORTED.

PETROGRAD, June 6.-Reports of
a naval battle between the German
and Russian fleets in the Gulf Of
Riga have reached this city. but the
result is not announced. The only
details concerning the fight is the
statement that the battle was OF
but short duration.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07

President Wilson is ex-officio presi-
dent, IS preparing to send to Mexico
this week large supplies of med-
cine and food for the lyople
there who are sick and starving.
According to reports received here,
the poor people of Mexico in al
most all sections, are in want, and
in some places they are reported
actually to be starving, as result
of the devastation brought about
by the continued warfare.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS.
ARE NOW SMALLER.

ROME, June 6.-Since war was d.
clared by Italy against Austria-Hun-
gary. the Italian newspapers have
been reduced to half their former
size This is due to the expected
scarcity of printing paper.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
GRANT EXCURSION RATES.

Special excursion rates between
this city and some of the down river
points have been prepared by the
American-Yu Navigation COM
pany. The round trip rate to Tana-
ma will be $25, but the rates to
other places have not been received
here.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
GERMANS TO CARE
FOR NEEDY.

BERLIN, June 6-All the charity
organizations of this city are hold
ing a prolonged convention for the
purpose of preparing plans for car
ing for the widows and orphans of
soldiers killed in the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
EVEN HORS ES
ARE STARVING.

MENlCO CITY, June 6.-Horses
In the vicinity of this city and in
other parts of the country are re-
ported to be starving to death as a
result of the way fields and pas
lures have been neglected since
the revolutions have been starttd
1t is declared by those in author
ity here that never in the history
of Mexico has food been as scarce as
at the present time, and as there
are few crops planted this year,
the situation is expected to grow
ore and more serious.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
WOMEN GET RIGHTS.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June s.
Tho new administration measure
which was recently introduced.
granting women Of Denmark full vot
ing rights. was approved yesterday
by the Danish parliament.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
BRIEFS FILED.

WASHINGTON. D. c., June g.
Supplemental briefs were filed by
tho government yesterday in the
RiREs bank case.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07
ALLIES TO SEEK
PAY FOR SHIPS.

LONDON, June 6.-Plans are be-
ing made by the allied nations for
the taking over of one German
steamship, among those interned in
allied ports, for every allied ship
sunk by the Germans. The listing
of all German and Austrian ships
interned in the harbors Of allied ma
tions has been started.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-07

POLISH PEOPLE
NEED AlD
BERLIN, June 6.-The German
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
HUERTA DETAINED
 AT FORT BLISS, TEX.
Pending Advices From Washington
 State Department Investigating.

Fl Paso. June 27.-General Victori- ano Huerta, former dictator of Mexi- co, arrived here today, accompanied by several well known Mexicans. Upon his arrival federal officials who, accom- panied by United States cavalrymen, had met the party at Newman, N. M, escorted General Huerta to the federal building for a conference. Later the general and his party were taken to Fort Bliss, it is stated they will detain them pending advices from Washing ton.
 Detained with Huerta is General Pascual Orozco, who with Major Luis Fuentes, a son-in-Iaw of Huerta, had gone to Newman. \. M., by automo- bile to meet General Huerta- Fuentes, together with General Huerta, a son, were not detained.
 Washington, June 27.-Investigation of General Huerta's presence on the border in connection with reported ac- tivities of other Mexicans in the United States is being made by the department of justice. Secretary Lansing of the state department said today the mat ter had been referred to the legal branch of the government to determine whether the neutrality laws hay been Violater, or whether there is any plan on foot to launch an armed expedition from American soil against Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

of the church, and an usher at the ser vices, was seated near the main en- trance, and his call to the frightened people to keep their seats had a great deal to do with quieting the many who started to rush for the doors.
 Organist Showed Courage.
 pr. w. P. s. Heating, the organist. also showed splendid courage by get ting the choir together at once, and the music was commenced within a very short time after the crash, aiding the assemblage in its efforts to regain calm.
 Woman Seriously Affected.
 Mrs. Moriarty of Jackson place was seriously affected by the crash, and was taken to her home, where it was thought she might possibly be suffer ing from a shock, caused by the sud den excitement. Dr. F. E. Wilcox at tended her at the church. The nurses of St. Joseph's hospital, just across the street, hurried at once to the church after the lightning struck, and assisted in reviving those who had sue cumbed to fright. Several other wom- en were carried to their homes in the automobiles of members of the con- gregation.
 Pastor Gained Congregation.
 Rev. T. J. Bannon, the pastor of St. Joseph's, had just taken his seat af- ter intoning the opening phrase of the Credo when the crash came. He spoke reassuringly to the congregation and this did much to restore confidence and order.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
HUERTA DENIES INTENTION
 OF ENTERING MEXICO
Reached Fl Paso in Custody of Fed
 eraI Officers.

Fl Peso. Texas. June 27.-Instead of being given an enthusiastic welcome by his supporters, many of whom had gathered at the border, General Huer- ta reached Fl Paso in custody of fed eral officers and under guard of 20 United States troopers. The former Mexican executive and General Orozco were taken to the customs house here and later removed to Fort Bliss, where they were held until their bonds had been provided. General Huerta in an- sWer to a question denied he had in- tended to re-enter Mexico at this time.
 General Huerta had planned to leave the train at Newman and motor 20 miles to Fl Paso, accompanied by Ma jor Luis Fuentes, his son-in-law, and General Orozco, who had been one of his most active commanders in the fighting against the constitutionalists That portion of his plan was carried out but his party was augmented by the administration of the federal off, cials and a detachment of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry.
 The coming of General Huerta to Fl Paso had been predicted here but news of his detention came as sur prise to the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
WAIVE OF THE FOOT
 AND MOUTH DISEASE
Interstate Movements of Livestock to
 Be Resumed.

Washington, June 27.-Further far reaching reIaxations in the Federal quarantine against the foot and mouth disease become effective June 2S.
 Interstate movements of livestock will be resumed between restricted area" and points in free" and "closed"' area for immediate slaughter. Ship ments for any purpose will be permit ted to all points except those in '''closed" area.
 In Illinois @ large area, which, how ever, does not include the Union Stock yards, is made free. All Indiana be- comes free. including the belt stock yards at Indianapolis. In Ohio, the Union Stock yards at Cincinnati and the Cleveland Union Stock yards be- come restricted area to handle live stock for immediate slaughter only. The Pittsburgh union stock yards go into the same classification. The hog and sheep divisions of the west Phila- delphia stock yards become modified area. Stock yards at Milwaukee and Cudahy. Wis, pass to the restricted classification.
 Other changes affect Maryland, Mon tana, New Jersey. New York, Rhode Island, Virginia and West Virginia, All are indications of the success of the governments fight on the plague.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
MEMORIAL MONUMENT TO
 MRS. MARY BAKER G. EDDY
To Be Erected in Mount Auburn Gem
 etery, Cambridge.

Boston, June 27.-Announcement of the completion of plans for a memor- ial monument to be erected at the grave of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, was made yesterday Tho memorial, designed by Egerton Swart- wout of New York, will consist of a circular open colonnade of eight col umns, resting on a base of three steps and surrounded on the front by a circular platform from which a double flight of steps will lead to the edge of a small lake. The material will be white granite, with inscriptions in white bronze. The detail will be flor al. A fund of s110,O0O has been rais- ed for the erection and maintenance of the memorial
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28

Without pause the Austro- Germans are continuing their efforts to sweep the Russians out of Galtcia- The French are still hammering at the Germans in the Arras region and on the heights of the Mouse.
 The Germans have launched another attack against Warsaw, moving from the north, through Przasysz, which is not far from the east Prussian from tier, down towards the Polish capital over that section embraced by the Omulew and Orzye rivers.
 pr. Won Bethmann-F F1ollweg, the inn perial German chancellor and Gottlieb Won JaEow, the German foreign min ister, have been in conference at Vienna with the Austrian foreign min ister and the chancellor has confer red also with Emperor Francis Joseph
 According to unofficial reports the Turkish ambassador at Rome has asked for his passports from the Italian foreign office, although no declaration of war has passed between Italy and Turkey.
 GaIicia Scene of Stubborn Fighting.
 GaIicia still remains the scene of the most important military operations The stubborn resistance which for several days had been offered by the Russian forces to the south of Lem berg after their retreat from the Cali elan capital has been finally overcome after a protracted and violent engage ment. The Teutonic foceS have pen etrated the Russians main position in this sector, according to Viennt and thrown the Russians back.
 The invading forces are said to be retreating along this entire front and ing Aucstro- German troops north of ZolSiew Rawa Ruska- A German of- dcial communication says that the Teutonic forces have crossed the Dniester north of Halicz and have driven the Russians some miles into the hills.
 Flaming Liquid Used.
 Tn this section on the heights of the Mouse known as the Calonne trench, a violent engagement has been charaCterizd by the use of flaming liquid and asphyxiating gases by the Germans behind which they succeed ed in reaching their former first line which had been carried some time previously by the French. Here hand-to-hand encounters ensued and according to the French war office, the Germans were repulsed with heavy losses. This territory, in almost it's entirety, is now held by the French.
 The Germans claim that attempts by the allies on the heights of the Mouse to recapture territory have been re- pulsed and that a ridge of hills direct ly southeast of Les Eparges has fall en into German hands.
 In the Italian theater, the Italians are deS>loping their operations along the Tsonzo front. They have blown up the Monfalcone canal under a heavy Austrian fire, for the purpose of hastcning the subsistence of the floods so that operations may be conducted more speedily. West of the Pass ot Monte Crooe, the Italian troops have occupied the summit of ZeilIenkofel
 An Austrian submarine has torpedo od and sunk an Italian torpedo boat In the Adriatic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
ROME REPORTS LONG
 RANGE ARTILLERY DUELS
Continue Along the TyroI- -Teutnio
 Frontier of Several Points.

Rome, June 26, via Paris, June 27 a. m--.An official statement issued tonight at the headquarters of the general staff folows:
 "On the Tyrol- -Teutnio frontier long -ange artillery duels continued at sev- sral points.
 "In Carnieola last night the usual vain attack on Freikofel was re- peated.
 West of the Pass of Montecroice our troops occupied the summit of Zeillenkofel.
 Along the Isonzo frontier our pro- sress beyond the river is developing Ilowly but without pause. To hasten he subsistence of the floods originat- ng along the lower Isonzo the de- Gtruction was ordered of the Monfal- cone canal at its mouth. The opera aon was conducted courageous1y by a detachment of engineers under vio- ent fire from the enemy.
 Storm on the afternoon of the 18th md night of the 18th hindered the tction of our troops, especially in the mountainous part of the theatre of var"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Especial to the Bulletin.)


 Willimantic, June 27-This city was visited with several thunder storms varying in intensity during the fore noon and early afternoon of Sunday. About 12.30 there was almost a cloud burst, with a very heavy downpour of rain and a severe hail storm, with hail stones the size of large peas. The streets in the hill section were like brooks, and showed many gullies after the rain.
 Almost a Panic.
 There was almost a panic in St. Jo- sephs church on Jackson street during the 10 o'clock mass, when the edifice was struck by lightning, and damage estimated Sunday at several thousand dollars was done to the structure.
 Struck Spire of Church.
 A thunder shower had just passed by, unaccompanied by any outburst of lightning, when all at once the only bolt coming from the storm struck the spire of the church, cracking a cap stone, and tunbling the one thousand pound stone over onto the top of the organ loft. The lightning went into the church and out through a window. Fifty pigeons. which had sought shel- ter in the bell loft, were killed.
 Great Excitement.
 There were some eight hundred peo- pie in the congregation at the time, and great excitement prevailed. Women tainted, and children began crying. James Haggerty, one of the trustees
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Countess Gianotti Dead.

Rome, June 26, via Paris, June 27.- Countess Gianotti, widow of the pre- feet of the royal palace under both Kings Humbert and Victor Emman- uel. died today at Lake Constance
 Countess Gianotti was a daughter of Francis Sherwood Kenney, the tobsc- co manufacturer, who died in New York in 1908 leaving an estate of SIP OOO,0O. She was married to Count Gianottl more than thirty years ago. She never forgot her native land and was we'll known for her kindnesses to Americans visiting in Rome.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
SWISS MONASTERY MAY
 BE PoPE'S RESIDENCE
Is Being Repaired and Modernized
 for Such EventuaIity.
Switzerland,

Geneva, Switzerland, via Paris, June 27, 1:05 B. m-Delayed-Dur- ing the last few weeks the monastery at EinsiedeIn, canton of Schwitz, has been repaired and modernized to make it ready, it is stated, in the eventuaIi- ties of the pope going there to reside temporarily. The German and Aus trian ministers to the Vatican who now have quarters at Lugano, Switz- erland, are favoring by propaganda this change of residence for the po-:4
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Two Men Drowned When Fishing
 Boat Overturned

Middleton, Mass, June 27.-James L. Higgins, of Peabody and Frank G. Harrington of Danvers were drowned last night by the overturning of their fishing boat in Pond Meadow Pond. News of the accident was brought here today by their companion. Harry M. Farnum of Lynn, who reached shore in an exhausted condition after a fruitless effort to save them. Higgins was 40 years of age. He was em- ployed as a marble dresser. Earring ton was a stationary engineer, 56 years of age
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
MILITIA STILL GUARDING
 FORMER GOV. SLATON
But There Are No Further Rumors of
 Attempts at Violence.

Atlanta. Ga, June 27-No untoward incident occurred today at the subur- ban home of Former Governor John M Slaton and. so for as the authori- ties could learn. there were no fur ther rumors of attempts at violence by those opposed to the communication of Leo NJ. Franks death sentence. The military guard was maintained, how ever and there was no intimation when it would be withdrawn.
 MT. Slaton tonight said he would re- quest the Fulton County authorities not to prosecute the 26 men arrested at his home city and held in the coun- ty jail He said no good could come from prosecution and that the men probably were directed by persons who had not been apprehended.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
100 MILE RACE
OF POWER BOATS
From New York to Block Island Won
 by the Cero.

Block. Island. R. l., June 27-The 100 mile race of the New York Ath- letic Club power boats from New York to West Harbor was won on correct ed time today by the Cero. which fin- ished third.
 FIyaway III, the first boat to reach the finish line, covered the distance in hours, 40 minutes elapsed time. The Intrepid finished second. The Hoopla, regarded as one of the fastest of the craft in the race, developed power trouble and was one of the last to fin ish.
 The Cero's victory gives her a leg of the Sir Thompas Lipton Viking trophy for boats navigated by ana- teur yachtsmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
FOR THE RELIEF OF
 EUROPEAN NOM N-COMBATANTS
Announcement Made by Rockefelle
 Foundation Commission.

New York, June 27.-The outstanding feature among non- -combatants in Eu- rope today, as observed by the Rocke- feller Foundations war relief commits sion, is that the more highly organ ized communities are themselves find ing 1t possible to alleviate acute dis tress among their peoples. This an nouncement was made in @ report of the war relief commission, issued by the Rockefeller Foundation tonight. The commission has completed a care full survey of conditions as they af- feet non-combatants in all the coun- tries at war. except Italy and Turkey tries is planned at an early date.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
Soldier Redeems Himself,

Paris, June 27, 5:50 p. m-Baptiste Alavoine, a private in the 29th chas- seur, is the first soldier who was con- victed by court martial to have pro- hted from a, suspension of sentence and rehabilitate himself by gallant conduct at the front. A1averne was sentenced a few months ago to ten years at hard labor. This sentence was wiped out by his bravery and he has been decorated with the military medal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
HELD PENDING INVESTIGATION
 OF HIS WIPES DEATH
Says His 17-year- Wife Shot Her
 seIf-They Had QuarreIed.

Windsor, Conn.,, June 27.-Mrs. Ro- sella E. Thompson, aged IT, is dead at her home in Hayden's Station with a bullet wound through her breast and her husband, Marshall Thompson, aged 21, is being detained at the instance of States Attorney Alcorn, pending an investigation. According to the story told the authorities by Thompson, he quarreled with his wife tonight and she, in fit of anger, went to her room and shot herself. He denies emphati- cally that he did the shooting.
 The authorities allege that when the revolver was found three of the cart ridges had been exploded. No formal charge has been lodged against Thompson, the states attorney ex- blaming that he Is being held until the affair can be thoroughly investigated.
 The couple have a fve-months-old child
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
ouarreIed Over European War.

Hartford. Conn, June 27.-William H. Warren, colored, and John Polack of Bloomfield, were brought to a local hospital tonight suffering from wounds said to have been received during a quarrel over the European war. War ren has several deep knife wounds in his body. Friends of Warren assault ed Polack after the fight, 1t is said. which caused his injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
King and Queen to Attend Weddino
 of Miss Pace

/, London, June 27. 2:3O p. m-King George and Queen Mary it is stated in the London newspapers. will he nres- ent at the wedding early in August of Misse Kathryne Page, the daughter of Walter Hines Page, American Am bassador to the court of St, James and Charles G. Loring of Boston. Their Majesties are said to be send ing notable presents to the bride
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
STATUS OF RUSSIAN
 JEWS IN FRANCE.
Unable to Serve in the Branch Army
 "A Difficult Position.

Jews who are residents of France are in a difficult position. Most of them are political refugees and as such are unable to return to Russia. Since they are not naturalized French subjects they are unable to serve in the Branch army, but the police regulations pro- vide that if they are subject to miIi- tary duty they must render it. In this connection the Petit Parisien publish es a statement from the ministry of the interior and the perfect of police which says:
 If, through their own volition they are not serving anywhere their place is in the strangers concentration camps. As everyone in France does duty, no privileges can exist for Rus sian JewS.'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
German pipIomat. in vi.nr.

Vienna, June 27. via Amsterdam and London. 6:55 p. m-Dr. Won Beth mann -Hollweg. the German imperial chancellor and Gottleib Won Jagow, the German foreign minister, arrived in Vienna today to confer with the Austro- foreign minister Baron stephan Burian VOn Rajecz. During the day Dr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg had an audience with Elm peror Francis Joseph,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-28
ITALIAN ARMS FACTORIES
 WORK DAY AND NIGHT
Preparing for Possibility of War Last
 ing Three Years.

Rome, June 27, via Paris 6:25 p. m.--Italian military authorities today asserted that all the arms, ammuni- tion and explosive factories in the kingdom were working day and night to secure not only what will be neces- sary for the war this summer and the coming autumn, but for the possibiI- ity of continuance of the war for three years. including the supplies of repIace.