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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
INDICATION SERBIA WILL
REFUSE RuLGARIA'S DEMAND
outcome is Being Watched With In
terest by All European Nations.

London, Thursday, Aug. -12, 5:26 D.
n.@(Delayed by censor, Balkans)-
Rnere are strong indications that Ser
lia' will give a fiat refusal to the de-
hainds announced by the Bulgarian
PREMIER, Nassil Radoslavoff, three
Feeks ago, and that the hopes Of the
lntente allies Of, bringing Bulgaria IN
D the alliance will come to naught,
lccording to some diplomats here
serfbia's formal reply has not yet
keen given. but those best posted in
diplomatic quarters, say that Bull
taria's demands far exceed anything
hats erbia could possibly yield.
The outcome is being watched with
he keenest interest by the chanoel-
bries throughout Europe, as Bulgaria
B the chief obstacle to united action
" the Balkan states In joining the
ntente allies and thus throwing the
balkan barrier between the central
DIVERS and Turkey.
Bulgaria contends that by q treaty
nth Serbia the latter ceded to Bull
nria about 1000 square Kilometres
Macedonia, which Bulgaria was
pmpelled by the great powers to re-
lnquish during her enfeebled con-
ltion after the second Balkan war.
e. - - -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
DUMA INQUIRY INTO
SHORTAGE OF WAR SUPPLIES
A Secret Session Held to Determine
the Responsibility.

Petrograd, Thursday, Aug. IL, via
London, Aug. II, TAO p. m.-Details
given to the press Of a secret session
of the Duma on August 10 showed that
an inquiry was initiated to determine
the responsibility for the deficiency in
war supplies.
The session engaged in discussion
of a committee report on military and
naval affairs relating to the matter of
recruiting for the coming year. During
this discussion the question of defense
came up. In the course of debate on
this number of members called at
tention to the alleged irregularities
in supplying and in the failure to sup
ply munitions for the army and navy.
The demand was made for an imme-
diate cessation of irregularities and a
correction of shortage. All. speakers
on the subject emphasized the neces-
sity of calling to account all persons
responsible, regardless of how high
the positions which they may occupy
or which they may have occupied.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
MISSING HARTFORD GIRL
LOCATED IN BOSTON.
Has Started for Her Home With q
Captain of Police,

Boston, Aug. 13.-Elvira Dolores
Guidone, a girl of 16 years, who has
been missing from her home in Hart
ford, Conn, since Monday, was found
at the South station here tonight and
later started for Hartford, accompa-
MED by Captain Taylor of that city.
According to the police, the girl has
been staying at the Young Women's
Christian association boarding house
here since she left Hartford. Today
she wired her mother of her intention
to return home. and the police. who
were asked to trace the sender of the
telegram, finally located the girl at the
railroad station, where she was waiting
for q Hartford train.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
EXPORTERS OF WHEAT
ARE cANcELLING ORDERS
What Dropped 4 1-s Cents a BusheI
When 100000 5usheI Contracts
Were Called of,

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Authoritative ex-
sensational action Of exporters in sud-
denly cancelling during the last As
hours contracts for large amounts of
wheat purchased in the United States,
roundly estimated at two million BUSH
els. The announcement Of the can
collation. caused wheat prices to break
wildly here today, the downward
plunge at one time amounting to as
much as 1-S cents a bushel,
smashing the market to $1-07 for the
September delivery.
Most of the contracts cancelled on
wheat thatshad been intended for Italy.
The buyers. however, according to one
of the largest exporters here. found
all prospective profits cut on by
plan of the italian government to fix
maximum prices or otherwise circum-
vent speculation
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
$500 OIL PAINTING STOLEN
FROM HARVARD MUSEUM
Cut From It Franme and Carried
Away Some Time Thursday.

Cambridge, Mass, August 13,-An
oil painting by Julian Scott. valued
at $500, was cut from its frame in fbs
Peabody museum at Harvard and car
rled away some time Thursday The
loss was discovered today when The
matter was Immediately reported to
the police. The museum was omen
to the publiv as usual yesterday and
the authorities believe that the canvas
was taken some time during the aft
ernoon, but there is no clue to the
thief. The picture, which was entitled
"a Distant View Of Moki Pueblo" was
presented to thhe museum in 1894 by
the Hemingway estate.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
GIRL KILLED IN AUTO
ACCIDENT AT BRIDGEPORT
Two Male Companions Seriously In
jured-Car Struck Telegraph Pole

Bridgeport. Conn, Aug. 13.-Jose-
phfne Germaine, % years old, en-
ployed at the Remington L. NJ. c.
company plant was instantly killed
and Eta Harris of 25 Chestnut street,
West Haven and Harrison u DOYLE,
26, cashier at the Trumbull Motor Car
company of this city, were seriously
injured shortly after midnight when
the Trumbull car in which they were
riding crashed into a telegraph pole
on Stratford avenue opposite st.
Michael's cemetery.
The dead body of the Germaine girl
and the unconscious forms of the
other two occupants of the car were
found lying alongside the roadway by
George A Hale, a youth residing on
Liberty street nearby, who stopped a
passing automobile driven by James
Morris of New York
The three victims were rushed IN
the Bridgeport hospital in Marris' ma
chine. Investigation upon the arrival
OF the car by the hospital attendants
showed that death in the case of the
Germaine girl had been instantaneous
No autopsy has as yet been made but
1t is believed she suffered a fracture
of the skull.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

pany's stable tonight, was the initial
act Of violence in the strike of 1900
transfer drivers and chauffeurs which
began here today.
The fight started at a postoff1ce sub
station. where pickets were waiting for
three drivers who had been hauling
mail.
Rioters Fired Two Shots.
The wagons having been emptied.
the drivers were chased to the COM
pany's stable, where the drivers aban-
doned their wagons and escaped in the
crowd. In the pursuit the drivers were
fired at twice by rioters, but were not
hit.
Two rioters were arrested, but res
cued from the police by strike sympa-
thfzers
Several persons were injured. but
none seriously.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
TRIPLES ENTENTE ExERTtNG
FURTHER PRESSURE ON SERBIA
Hoping to Induce Her to Make Terri
toriaI Concessions to Bulgaria.

Rome, Aug 13. via Paris, 4.45 D. M
It was learned here today on good au-
thority that representatives of Great
Britain, France, Italy and Russia are
exerting further pressure on Serbia in
the hope of inducing her to make the
desired territorial concessions to Bull
garia. Serbia has been reminded Of
the support which. she had received at
the beginning of her difficulties with
Austria last year.
Assurances have been given to Ser
bia that the allies will assist her at
the time Of peace negotiations. pro-
vided she now yields to their desires.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
FIERY EDITORIAL IN
A cARRANZA NEWSPAPER
States 1t is the Obligation of Every
Mexican TO Defend Sovereignty.

Laredo. Tex, Aug. 13-A Carranza
newspaper OF this city today prints a
fiery editorial which is regarded
among the susceptible element of the
Mexicans here as "a call to arms"
Translatfons Of the editorial have been
forwarded to Washington and to Major
General Funston.
The editorial says in part:
If you are Mexicans, read article
81 of the constitution, which says Tt
Is the obligation of every Mexican to
defend the independence, the honor and
the rights and interests Of the father
land and read article 35 Of the con-
stitudon. which says 1t is the preroga-
tive Of every Mexican citizen to take
up arms for the defense of the republic
or its institutions That is TO say. it
is not only the obligation to defend
the republic when its sovereignty is
attacked, but it is their prerogative,
right and honor to do So"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
PRESIDENT TO REVIEW
AMATEUR SOLDIERS
Who Have Been Training at the Mil
itary Camp at PIattsburgh, N. Y.

Plattsburgh, n. Y, Aug. 13-Presi-
dent Wilson some time during the
next three weeks will review the
thousand soldiers training at the mil
itary camp of instruction here. Major
General Leonard Wood today sent an
invitation to the president asking him
to visit the samp and receiyed a reply
promising that the nations executip
would do so.
Invitations to visit the camp also
were sent to Former President Roose-
welt, Secretary of War Garrison, Cen
eral Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, Sen
ator Root and many other prominent
men and army officers.
The aptness with which the men are
learning army drills has surpassed
anything the most experienced regu-
lar officers have ever witnessed, Cap
tain L. c. Andrews declared tonight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
FORTRESS OF NOV,'J
IS NOT MPERILLED
Petroqrad Claims That the Russian Troops Have
Driven the Enemy Back in Riga Region
BERLIN ADMITS RUSSIANS REPEATED ATTACKS

duseoves Have Evacuated the Towns of Sokoow Siedlce
and Lukow Strategic Railway Points East of Warsaw,
In Their Retreat Toward Their Newly Chosen Positions
Only Vague Reports Received of the Ausro-ltaian
Confict-Turks Announce Capture of Trenches Near
Seddul Bahr-Pars Reports Repulse of German Infantry
in the Region of Neuport-Zeppelns Again Visit Eng
land and Kill Six Persons-Another Austrian Submarine
Has Been Lost in the Adriatic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Erye Note Reaches Berlin.

Berlin. Aug. IS, via London. Aug. Ii.
222 g. m-The American note to Ger
many concerning the sinking of the
American ship William P. Frye by
German commerce destroyer has been
received by the American ambassador
and will be presented to the German
foreign office this evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Austrian Submarine Sunk.

Rome, via Paris, Aug. 13. p. m
The ministry of marine tonight made
public the following official communi-
cation: Yesterday morning in the
lower Adriatic the Austrian sub
marine U.s. was sunk The second Of
ficer and IL men of the crew were
saved and made prisoners"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Foreign Exchange
Rates Falling
LOWEST QUOTATIONS EVER RE-
CORDED IN NEW YORK.
ON LONDON AND PARIS
Exchange on Italy and Germany Also
Was Depressed, While Russian Ex-
change Has Strengthened VisibIy-
Demand Sterling 4.7o 3-4.

New York, Aug. 1s.-Heavy selling
OF bills of exchange on London and
Paris caused another break today in
remittances to those centers, the rates
falling to lowest quotations ever re-
corded since New York began to occu-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Laden With Hay for Allie.

Galveston. Tex, Aug. 13. - The.
steamship Aagot, laden with hay for
the allied armies IN France. sailed to-
day for La PaIHco. She had been an
chored in the roads for several days.
and was the ship mentioned in threats
made recently in Houston. The yesseIt
had not been mQlested -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

CabIed Paragraphs

Mayor of Santa Clara Shot Dead.
Santa Clara, Cuba, Aug. 1S.-Eula-
lilo Coy, mayor OF Santa Clara, was
shot and killed today by Ulpiano
Blanco. a Spaniard with a criminal
record. No political significance at
taches to the shooting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
U. s. Submarine Ran Aoround.

Newport, R. L, Aug. 13.@The United.
States submarine d. ran aground on
Gull Rock during manoeuvres today,
but was pulled or by a tug without
serious damage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
A Strike Riot
at St. Louis
500 ATTACKED THREE NOM
UNION DRIVERS.
SEVEN PERSONS INJURED
Trouble Occurred in Front of st. Louis
Transfer Co.'s StabIe-Seore of Po-
licemen Came to the Aid of Men
Attaeked-1,5oo Drivers Are Out.

st. Louis, Aug. ia running fight
between 500 strikers and sympathizers
on one side and three non-union driv-
ers and a score of policemen on the
other, which terminated in a riot in
front of the St Louis Transfer COM
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Greenwieh.-Commo E. c. Bene-
dict of, Greenwich is attending the
races of the New York Yacht club
aboard his yacht Oneida this week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
No Change in Strike at Farrell Foundr,

Ansonia. Conn, Aug. 13.-There was
no change tonight in the strike situa-
tion at the plant of the Farrell Foundry
and Machine company. where 120 ma
chiniSts walked out yesterday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Bulgaria now insists that the original
treaty be carried out and that unless
she secures the return of Macedonia
she will refuse to join the other Balkan
states in assisting the allies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
copperfieId, Ore, wipsd Out bv Fire,

Baker. Ore, Aug. 13.-Copperfeld,
Ore, which came into prominence more
than q year ago, when Miss Fern
Hobbs closed the saloons there under
orders from former Governor Oswald
West, was virtually wiped out last
night by fire believed to have been
OF incendiary origin, according to re-
ports received here today.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

The Rev. Abijah Alexander, a re-
tired Protestant Episcopal clergyman,
died at his home in New York, as a
result of swallowing a solution of So
dunn nitrate which he was using as
a throat gargle.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

New York alumni Of the University
Of Michigan will begin a local cam
paign In October to raise part Of the
million dollars needed to build a home
for the Michigan Union at Ann Arbor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Representative Madden left Chica-
go for Washington where he Will ask
the War Department to establish an
army training camp in the Middle
West the same as at PIattsburg, n.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Movements of steamships,

Glasgow, Aug. 12.-Arrtved, steamer
Sandman, Montreal.
Copenhagen. Aug. 13. Arrived,
steamer. Oscar IL New York. -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Great Britain issued I

Great Britain issued permits for
the shipment Of $4,000 bags Of sugar
beet seed from Germany to the Unit
ed States. The shipments will be
consigned to the Secretary of Agri-
culture who will distribute the seed
to farmers
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Scottish distiII.rs have been

PEELED to cut down the supplies of
whiskey owing to the urgent needs of
the government for Industrial alcohol
to use in the manufacture OF explos-
ives.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Advertising That Doesn't Pay

There pays
no have
the
in
A writer a
semen To be in advertising
with it
of
extraordinary
versemen writer
i a
in
things
Try hand
OF printed past
Bulletin Telegraph Local General Total
Saturday. Aug IT,. 168 1876 1924 1928
Monday, Aug o.. 1876 17f 352 700
Tuesday, Aug no.. 159 143 22o 522
Wednesday, Aug H.. 40 1872 261 563
Thursday, Aug. IT,. 161 168 338 667
Friday Aug. 49,. 146 1872 2o3 481
-
Totals .........-.. 900 882 1898 427o
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Proposed increased rates and new
regulations affecting iron and steel
traffic from the Pacific coast to the
east have been suspended for investi-
cation by the Interstate Commerce
Commission
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Examination Of the body of Nick
Glorts Of Sacramento showed that
death was caused by bubonic plague
This Is the first case in California
since October, 1913.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
SearChfor Bandits
on Texas Border
IN MESQUITE BRUSH 30 MILES
NORTH OF BROWNSVILLE.
20 MExICANs KILLED
Rangers and Peace Officers to Civ,
Border Justice to Mesieans of Bad
Reeords-5rownsViIIe Citizen, An.
Prehensive of Attempt to Sack Town,

brownsville, Texas, Aug. 1s-Search
Ior band Of about thirty Mexfcans
some Of them known TO be direct froT5
Mexico, proceeded tonight in the mes
quite brush about fifty miles north OF
BrOWnsYilIe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Mounts Etna and Vesuvius are re-
ported in eruption.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Halted by a German submarine in
the North Sea, the Norwegian mail
ship Iris. Newcastle for Bergen, was
compelled to throw overheard all Rus
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

The property of Herr JeIIenck, a
German millionaire, was confiscated
by the Government in Paris. The es-
tate is worth about 10000, 900.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Ex-Prenier VenizeIos Of Greece,
who resigned because Of King Con-
stantine's disapproval Of his pro-AI-
lies policy, returned to Athens.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Italy will be compelled to purchase
grain in the United States because
Of the shortage in her harvest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

The first bale of the new cotton crop
was sold for S1,050 in Liverpool, the
money going to the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Thirty minutes before he was to be
hanged at Fort Worth, Tex G. A
Myers was granted a reprieve.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14
Condensed kilograms

A seat on the New York Stock E1
change was sold for $4,000.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Russia and Austria will begin the
exchange Of incapacitated prisoners
of war next month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-08-14

Engineer {. o. Hepsey died Of in
Jurtes received when a Pennsylvania
passenger train sideswiped a freight
train near Greensburgh, Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-08

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-08
HOW AMERICANS SAVED
BELGIANS.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-08
AoUILEIA. CITY OF FADED sPLENDoR

'-Trics;. the great seaport % today.
IL about Is miles distant. 20 the south
Ecst. All the marks % the prosperity
and importance % Aquiieia have fed
% Trisst. In the east. and 10 Venice. in
the west. The once busy hnrbor IS
clicked Nith silt aud drifting dunes.
Whiie RATS and fishing boats are al
most che only craft that now tread the
varying channels. The modern village.
counting $500 people. T. unhealthy on
account % is rice helds. - neglected
and forgotten.
-Aggiicia q a grave % past achieve
u.cut. and a much wcathcTct monu-
raent 90 the world % the Roman age.
les museum 81 rich In trophies 81 Ro-
man times. aud ita ancient cafhedrals
sGd the remains % the PatFlarchs pal
ace are Sc most eloquent. concrete
memories. Aquileia. as IS much OF ghc
northern and western cost 81 the Adri-
attic. g. q rich field for archeoiogists
and antiguarlaus.
TIE city O. slid % have been colon
irsG b. the Romans az a fronticr fort
rrfs against the Ccits Co is1 -. e. In
iss A. o.. Marcus Aurclius made 90 one
% che strongest fortified positions In
the empire. During HadTiau's reign.
ifa population reached the 500 900
marx. Attiin destroyed the city IN s52
A. D.. aud % never recovered SIS great
nrss. Aquilria vas great and strong
ouiy throughout is Roman history.
whvn. during is prime. Il ranked inn
metiats.y after the Eternal City itself
fts fortunes we're those % the Roman
world and modern Italy. looking hack
over the EuIf % centuries. feels itself.
NOT oniy the descendant. but also the
hs.T % Latin Rome