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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Two Brothers Drowned.

Winchester. Mass, Dec. 24.-Robert
and Richard Morris. aged > and
years. respectively, the only children
OF Edward 4. Morris. were drowned
In Mystic lake today. They We're test
ing the ice to see what the prospects
were for sliding on Christmas, when
they broke through.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Rarne Rriftinn on Rocks.

Seattle. Wahn., Dec. 24-The Bark
Callao. stripped of her sails and drift
ing south toward the rocks on the
Washington coast was found in dis
treSs tonight twelve miles southeast of
Cape BeaIe, Vancouver Island. The
coast guard cutter Snohomish was des-
patched from Neah Bay to her as
sistance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
e-eak Steamer Refosted

Vineyard Haven. .iass-. Dec. "a
The Greek steamer Miltidiar Embiri-
COS Wen. aground two miles northwest
of Musiegat Island today but was re-
f1oated q few hours later by the
coast guard cutter ACushnet and pro-
ceeded appaI entity undamased.- She
is bound for Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR
100000 HAND GRENADEs
To Syndicate of Pennsylvania Iron
Founders by French Government.

New York, Dec. 24-Contracts for
100000 hand grenades for the
French government, it was announced
here, was placed with a syndicate of
eastern Pennsylvania iron founders.
The price was not stated, but it is
believed that the order totalled a con-
siderable amount. The shell portion
of the grenades is made of cast iron.
1t is not known whether the explosive
contents will be placed in the shells in
this country or after the grenades
reach France.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
FREIGHT EMBARGO IN
AND AROUND NEW YORK
Is Seriously Affecting Many Points
In the Southwest.

Houston, Texas, Dec. "a. - The
freight embargo in and around New
York is seriously affecting Houston
and other points in the southwest
railroad officials here say. The fact
that Houston, Galveston and other cit
caGnnot get their full quota of freight
by steamer from New York is not only
causing a shortage in supplies but is
forcing many firms to have their ship
ments routed all rail from east and
west points, at much greater eX-
penSe.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
War Cross Presented King Peter.

Paris, Dec. q, 4.15 p. NIT is an
nounced that General ]. F. L. Piar-
ron de Mondesir had visited King Pc
ter of Serbia and presented him with
the war cross conferred upon him by
Frence. The general also handed 10
the king a letter from President Pc.n-
care. King Peter. moved by this ev-
idence of friendship. it is stated, kiss
ed the war cross before it was pinned
to his breast
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
TWO MEN STRUCK BY
TRAIN AT STAMFORD.
Master Mechanic of the New Haven
Road and an Engineer.

Stamford. Conn, Dec. 24-WhiIe
walking through the railroad yards to-
night, Joseph McCabe, master me-
chanic of the New York, New Haven
ard Hartford railroad, and Arthur Hill
an engineer, were struck by a New
Canaan tarin and seriously injured.
They were taken to a hospital, where
1t was stated that they would recover
unless complications set in.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
WARRIORS MAY HALT
FOR PRINCE OF PEACE
Probable That Opposing Lines May Come to an
Understanding to Permit Common Celebration
of the Feast OF the Nativity
LOSSES HEAVY AT HARTMANS- -WElLERKOPF

Conflict There Has Not Yet Reached DecsionThe News
From Greece Presages a Terrific Crash in the Near
Future-Tn Persia the Russians Are Advancing Success
fully on Teheran-Although Considerable Distance
Lies Between the British Position of KutEAmara and
the Nearest Russian Forces 1t is Expected That juno
ion VIII be Made Before Long.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Train Wreck in
Binding Snow
FOUR TRAINMEN KILLED NEAR
vEEDERsBURo, IND.
IN HEAD-ON COLLISION
A Score of Passengers Were Injured,
But None Seriously-A Mistake in
Transmitting Orders is Blamed for
the Wreck.

Veedersburg, Ind, Dec. 24.-Three
trainmen were killed and a score of
persons injured, none seriously, near
here late today, when an eastbound
Cloverleaf passenger train crashed
head-on into a freight @train. The
wreck occurred during a binding
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Gibraltar. Dec. 24-SaiIed: Steamer
PerUsia (from Genoa) New York.
Liverpool. Dec. 23.-SaiIed: Steamer
Baltic. New York
Bergen, Tee. 24-Sailed: Steamer
Bercensfjord. New York.
New York. Dec. 24.-Sailed: Steamer
St. Paul, Liverpool
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
CabIed Paragraphs
Sir Edward Grey Improved in Heal

Sir Edward Grey Improved in Health
London, Dec. "a, 2:30 p. m.-Sir Ed
ward Grey, secretary for foreign af-
fairs, returned to the foreign office to-
day apparently much improved IN
health by his rest of more than a
week in the country. He was visited
by Earl Kitchener. secretary of wal
and subsequently by the Greek min
lister to London with whom he had
a long conversation.
FORD MAY REJOIN HIS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
O.. .oo0 SCHOOL CHILDREN
OF PITTSBURGH MADE HAPPY.
Il. c. Frick to Pay Their Deposits in
Bank Ordered Closed-Amount TO
S167,136.s5.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Dec. 24.-Joy pre-
vailed in the hearts of Pittsburgh
sci ool children tonight as a result OF
the announcement late today by II. c.
FTick, millionaire coal magnate, that
he VIII pay in f-U rs a Christmas gift
al TIE accounts Of the 81 900 children
dCpositoTs in the Pittsburgh bank for
50 wings which WAS closed here last
Wednesday by order Of the state de-
par,Eent Of banking. The deposits
amount TO $ls7,13G.fS and payment
viii be made in cas- n just as soon as
the necessary arrangements can be
completed, which VIII probably De
about Jan. 8.
Mr.. Frick. according to tentative
plans. wiz pay the children the child
ren the amount no won deposita and
when a Liquidation has been affected,
Will collect their claims. Just what
dividend the bank will pay each de-
positOT has not been determined yet,
but bank officials claimed IL viii
an7ount to about so per cent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
A Revolution is
Started in China
UNDER LEADERSHIP OF A FOR
MER MILITARY GOVERNOR
OPPOSING MONARCHY
Chinese Government Has Sent $4,000
Troops to Put Down the Revolt in
Provinces Which Have Declared In
dependence.

Peking, Dec. IA revolutionary
movement under the leadership of Tsai
40. former military governor of Yu-
nan, has broken out.
The Chinese government has sent
10000 soldiers to queT the revolt.
The troops have been sent from
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
FREIGHT ENGINE BACKED
INTO THE REAR COACH.
Half Dozen Passengers Injured at
ThcmpsonViIle-Non Seriously,

Thompsonville, Conn. Dec 24.-Half
seriously, late today when a freight
engine backed into the rear coach Of
a standing northbound express on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad in front of the local derIot
The injuries consisted of mostly cuts
unnerved by the shock, left the fraiT
and took trolleys to points north.
No explanation of the accident
could be obtained from the train crews
The express. after half an hours de-
lay, proceeded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
SKI AMBULANCE SECTION
FOR ALPINE MOUNTAIN FRONT
Formed to Carry Wounded Over the
Shows on SIeds.

Paris, Dec. "a. 6:1O p .m.-The new
ski ambulance section of the French
army organized by H. H. Harjes, left.
today for the Alpine mountain front.
The new section was formed with the
object of carrying the wounded over
the SHOWS of the winter on ski sleds
instead of employing mules as form
erly. The section comprises 25 skis
in charge of so men, among whom are
many Americans and NorMegians.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Snowstorn1.

SnOwStOTm.
A mistake in transmitting orders is
blamed for the wreck. The engineer,
fireman and a student fireman on the
freight and the fireman of the pas
senger train We're killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
TREES IN THE WEST
chieago's Biggest Christmas in Years
Began at NightfaIl.

Chicago. Dec. 2i.-Community trees
featured the celebration of Christmas
eve in many cities of the middle west.
ChicaEO's biggest Christmas in years
began at nighfall. At Grant Park.
on the lake front, a ninety foot com
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Old Spanish and French coins vaIu-
ed at Sl.250.OOO arrived at the Phila-
delphia mint to be transformed into
current money for the Republic of
Cuba.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
New York Clearing House Statement

New York, Dec. 24.-The statement
Of the actual condition of clearing
house banks and trust companies for
the week Give days. shows that they
hold $145 S92,44O reserve in excess OF
legal requirements. This is a decree
of SO. 965. SEQ from last week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Elderly Widow Found With Throat
Cut,

Hagerstown, M, Dec. 24-Mrs.
was found dead in her home, near
Mount Briar, today, with her throat
cut. The authorities believe Mrs
Dixon was robbed and murdered. as
there were evidences of a struggle in
the room.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

fedora autuurities during the Civil
war when aliens were freely recruit
ed either directly or as substitutes for
American citizens who had been
drafted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
CHRISTMAS CAROL

The earth has grown old with its burden of care,
But at Christmas it always is young.
The heart of the jewel burns lustrous ard fair,
And its soul full of music breaks forth the air
When the song of the angels is sung.
II is coming, old earth it is coming tonight
On the snowfiakes which thy sod
The feet of the Christ child fall gentle and white,
Of Christ child tells delight
That mankind the children of God.
On the sad and the lonely the wretched and poor,
The voice of the Christ child shall fall,
And every blind wanderer open the door
Of hope that he dared not to dream of BEFORE
With sunshine of welcome for all.
The feet of the hunnblest may walk the field
Where the feet OF the hoiest have trod.
This this is the marvel to rnortas revealed,
When the svery trumpets of Christmas have pealed
That mankind the children o God.
Philips Brooks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
COUPLE STRUCK BY TROLLEY
ARMS FULL OF PRESENTS
Were Hurrying Home to Their Four
Little Children at Utica, N, Y.

Utica, N. Y, Dec. 24.-Hurrvino
home TO their four little children, Mr.,
and Mrs. Hugo Anderson, with arms
laden with bundles, did not hear the
approaching third rail trolley at
Canastota late this afternoon, The
couple was struck, the woman be-
ing killed instantly killed and the
husband rendered unconscious. The
oldest child is II years and the young
est four months.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Cardinal Hartmann OF CoIoune who
recently returned from the Papal Con-
slstory at Rome denied reports that
he ha dseen Prince Won Ruelow in
Switzerland on a peace mission.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Midnight Masses.

Christmas day was ushered in with
prayers for peace offered at midnight
masses in every Roman Catholic
church il the diocese under instruction
from Cardinal Farley.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Designing OF The three gold medals
to be presented to Ambassadors Ma
on, of Argentina. De Cana of Brazil.
and Suarez of Chile. was awarded to
Misses Jeanette Scudder of New
York, by Secretary Lansing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

British officers interned in Holland
may be released on parole in the fu-
ture.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

S2e-Chuen province. in western Chi
ma, bordering on Tibet. The uprising
started at Yam Nanfu, in Yunan prov
tnCe.
Bitter Opponent of Monarchy.
Tsai 40 is a bitter opponent of the
monarchy. which is to be restored
The government troops of Nunan
province have not Joined the revolt
the latest adviCes Indicating that they
are still loyal. The neiEhboring
provinces are not affected.
Tsai 40 recently resigned a bureau
chiefship at Peking, alleging his health
had failed. He returned secretly to
| Hunan, where he had been the most
prominent leader under DIR. Sun Vat
Ser, the first provisional president OF
China, who of late is reported to have
been conducting revolutionary propa-
ganda.
1t will require about two weeks Of
marching through the mountains for
| the troops fro Sze-Chuen province to
reach Yunan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
IN THE SOUTHWEST,
Lights of Christmas Trees Shine in
Many Cities.

Kansas City. :soe. 24-The light of
municipal tF~-is-la.aE trees in many
stiles tonight Uslrred in the Christ
mas holidays ia the southwest
A. the historic Alamo Plaza in San
Antonio. n EiaEI mountain cedar was
planted as a permanent Christmas
tree for all the city.
Other Texas cities celebrated in
similar fashion
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

King Alfonso of Spain signed a de-
cree dissolving the Cortes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

a. J. Balfour, British first lord of the
Admiralty, announced in Parliament
that the government is considering the
auVislability of taking over the mer-
camille marine service.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

More pure food riots in Berlin were
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

CharIes E. Hughes, Jr., SON
OF Justice Hughes, was appointed
secretary to Chairman Straus of the
Public Service Commission. The DO
sition pays $4,000 a year
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
Provinces Delayed independence.

announcement from Peking of the
outbreak of a revolutionary movement
IN Hunan province follows shortly the
receipt of private reports that five
Chinese provinces, including Yunan.
han declared their independence Of
the rule of Yuan Shi <ai. The other
provinces named in the previous re-
ports were Kwangtung, KweiChow and
Sze-Chuen. 1t Is from the last named
province that today's dispatches state
troops have been sent into Yunan,
which lies just to the south of SEE
Chuen and is the southwestern most
province of China. The area of Yu-
nan is about LAC, 500 square miles and
il has a population estimated at 12,-
600, 900.
China Confident of Strength.
When the movement to have China
revert to a monarchy began to gain
Roadway the entente powers made
representations to Peking asking that
there be no change in the form of
government during the war because
of the possibility that it might lead
to uprisings and endanger the peace
ment, however, replied to the repre-
sentations of Japan and the other
powers that it was confident of its
ability to handle the internal situation
satisfactorily and no promise was
made that the change would not take
place, the powers being assured, how
ever, that the monarchy would not be
instituted during the present year.
Recently the result of the Chinese
plebiscite was announced as favor
ing the change to a monarchy and
Yuan Shi Kai, the president of the
| republic, accepted the offer of the
council of state to become the ruler
under the revived monarchial sys-
| tenn.
Coronation Deferred.
1t was stated that the coronation
| would be deferred to a time considered
suitable and Yuan Shi Kai would con-
| tinue to act as president meanwhile
There were disorders at Shanghai
! this month, a warship was seized by
| the rebels and rioting occurred in
! various parts Of the city. The war
! ship was quickly recaptured, how
ever, and the revolt was soon queIled
There have been numerous indications
| since of unrest in South China, but no
| outbreaks have ben rportd FTtr.oO.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Despondent because of ilI health.
Mrs. Mary Webb, wife Of a prominent
farmer OF Middlemarch, Ont, jumped
from the TO poi a windmill at her
! home and was killed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Bauehn !. NJ. Henshaw, Of New
York, serving with the Canadian con-
ungent, is given seriously wounded in
the latest casualty list issued AT or
tGwa, Canada.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

S. S. Gerwan, the American aviator
who fell $50 feet while testing a new
aeroplane at Guatemala City on Mon
day. is improving and is expected to
recover.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

Austrian troops are now wearing
white uniforms for concealment in the
snow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
NO BOOZE" FOR SOLDIERS.
Mt. Pleasant Dispcnsary Will Remain
Closed Until End of Encampmcnt.

Columbia, July 23.-The boys Of
the LIST regiment. National Guard of
south Carolina, now encamped at the
Isle of Palms. must go dry" be-
cause Governor Manning this morn
ing' after consultation with the Char
lesion County dispensary board by
long distance telephone. ordered the
dispensary at Mount Pleasant to be
closed until the militia encanlpment
ends. This was done after Col. l.. NJ.
Blythe. commanding. had reported to
the Governor that some of his soldiers
were getting too much liquor from the
Mount Pleasant dispensary, and it
was deemed best to cut off the supply
and close the grog shop for the re-
mainder Of the encampment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
GERMANS FACE PROSECUTION.
Berlin Calls Attention to Law Against
Helping to Produce War Supplies.

Berlin (via Wireless to Sayville),
July 22.-An official circular is pub
lished here calling attention to the
fact that Germans working in fac
tories in neutral countries, particu-
larly in the United States, producing
war supplies for the enemy, render
themselves liable to prosecution for
treason, under paragraph 80 of the
penal code, penaliZing such assistance
to an enemy with a maximum of 10
years Imprisonment.
Another paragraph Of the penal
code authorizes prosecution in the
case of such offenses even when COM
mitted abroad and it is understood
that the German courts will proceed
against offenders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
CANDY FOR U. S. CONVICTS.
Each Prisoner I'm Atlanta May Buy
Two Pounds Month. Pr"

Atlanta, Ga, July 22.-Candy has
been added to the list of articles
which inmates of the federal prison
here may purchase, and Warden Fred
G. Zerbst announced today that nearly
500 of the 1,1N5 prisoners have taken
advantage of the privilege
The warden recently told the pris-
oners that each one might purchase
and keep lin his cell each month
two pounds of any kind of candy
he desired. He checked up the re-
quests yesterday and found the Sc
lections ranged from bonbons to gum
drops. r-''.
Prisoners also may purchase chew
ing gum, soft drinks and magazines.
The purchases are made through the
prison management.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
w. V. Cauthcn, Held for Trial by U.
s. Commissioner.

Orangeburg, July 2S.-As the re-
suit OF a hearing before United States
Commissioner ]. l.. Dukes yesterday,
w. V. Cauthen was bound over for
trial in United States Court on a
charge of fraudulent use of the mails.
Cauthen recently conducted a contest
for the Blaokville Herald and G. II.
Smoak. father of one of the contest
ants brought the complaint. Cauthen
Is alleged to have promised several of
the contestants the grand prize, an
automobile. on payment of certain
sums and advertising matter of a
fraudulent nature is said to have been
inserted In the Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
ONE DEAD, ANOTHER DYING.
Negroes and Officers Exchange Shots
at Nichols.

Mullins, July 25.-One negro, Jake
Davis, is dead, and another, name
unknown at this time, is fatally
wounded, as the result of trouble be-
tween about thirty negroes and sew
eral officers at Nichols, this county,
about eight miles from here, last
night. '
1t seems that the negroes were at a
church and dissension arose among
them, and that the mayor, magistrate
and policemen went to the church to
stop the quarrel, when the negroes
opened fire on the officers, who re-
turned the fire. Policeman Walter
Powell was shot through the arm, but
the mayor and magistrate were UNI
harmed.
The coroner arrived on the scene
about l o'clock this morning, but de-
cided to postpone the inquest until af-
ter daylight.
One arrest has been made and 9TH
ers are expected shortly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-07-28
IVlEE HQuIRlE,s START.
Federal. State and City Authorities
Search for Facts OF Great Disaster
at Chicago.

Chicago. July 25.--Three investiga-
tons are I'm fun swing here today
aimed at ascertaining the cause of the
Eastland disaster. Dickson. n.
Hoover. government steamboat i'm
spcctor. and Federal Supervisor
Charles Wescott. arrived from Wash
ington and conferred with local In
spectors gathering facts for the fed
eral grand jury. ordered empaneled
Tuesday.
Maclay Hoyne. States attorney.
had fun force OF men locating wit
nesses to go before the county grand
jury tomorrow.
The police department has obtained
evidence OF criminal negligence In
connection with the wreck, Chief
Healey limited. He said valuable in
formation was found In inspection
papers seized yesterday in Capt. Har-
~ Pederson's cabin. These papers,
according to meagre information
showed the boat was to be permitted
to carry ese0o passengers and a crew
Of 70. -''.,-s '-e-'-.--... 80. s.'. ..,-'
Coroner Hoffman issued this state
ment today r's'l''' 'as-.'.' .'.' - &.
81 intend TO use every effort within
my power TO punish every person
Directly or indirectly responsible for
this disaster. None shall escape"
fonc theory advanced today to ac-
count for the accident was that the
water ballast had been pumped out
tn rlishten'tne boat and the weight OF
the passengers. crowded TO one side
tnrned her that way. Another was
simply that the boat was overcrowd-
ed. A third was that the bow OF the
beat had become embedded in the
nnnd and thus careened and turned
over. Faulty construction. alleged by
some. was denied by owners and in
"A considerable portion Of the
blame for the Eastland disaster
rests upon the United States inspec.
ton bureau" said Maclay Hoyne
states attorney. In statement to-
night regarding his investigation oi
the wreck.
TIf the inspectors had done their
duty the accident could not have oc.
CURED. We know the ship was con.
sfdered unsafe by them because ]
have copies of letters sent to Wash
ipston which predicted yesterday
occurrence. i may introduce these
letters ut the inquest. |,.... ,.-.-