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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Tn actual fighting there is little do- ing anywhere, but the new troop dis positions in various quarters seem tc indicate that shortly big battles again will be waging.
 This is particularly true in the southeastern theatre in Buk0wi1ap where the Austrians have masSed large forces to endeavor to push back the Russians and in the Carpathian passes where the troops of the dual monarchy are reported by Petrograd to be showing animation.
 Berlin notes a movement of Rus Sians in considerable force to the north of Warsaw and the German mil itary critics are in Q quandary as to whether this means a new campaign in that district, where previously all Russian attempts at an advance have been repulsed.
 Nothing definite has been ascertain ed with regard to Cfermany's claim that the British lost a cruiser in the sea fight Sunday.
 Russia is said to have reinforced the Serb army with Cossacks and also to have sent considerable quantities Of war supplies into the Kingdom.
 Germany has seized all stocks of wheat, in order to insure a supply of bread until the next harvest. Stocks Of wheat will be distributed accord ing to the necessities of the various
 
 The British armored merchant steamer NiInor has been sunk with all hands off the Irish coast. The yes sel either foundered or struck a mine.
 \ Vienna newspaper declares that the new Austrian Hungarian foreign minister has stated that he will refuse territorial concessions to Italy and Rumania even if such q refusal should be the cause of them entering the war on the side of the allies.
 Berlin credits to Vienna newspa per despatches the statement that report ed Austro- Hungarian successes in Bu- kowina have served to tasseu Russias prestige in Rumania.
 It is stated in London that, owing to the reports that Germany is seizing all foodstuffs for military use. the American steamer Wilhelmina. bound from New York for Germany with food, is likely to be stopped by the allies unless 8 positive guarantee is given that her cargo will not reach the German army.
 Amsterdam reports that the fifty year old untrained men of the Land sturm in the province of Branden- burg, fin which Berlin is located, have been notified to appear for medical ex- animation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Movementa of steamahip..

Scilly, Jan. 24-Passed: Steamer Nieuw Amsterdam, New York for Rot terdam
 Cadiz, Jan. 2S.-Arrived: Steamer Manuel Calvo, New York.
 Liverpool, Jan. 23-Arrived: Steam CTS Missanabie, St John, N. B.; 18th, Orduna, New York. Sailed: 23rd, steamer Franconia, New York.
 Gibraltar, Jan. 24-Arrived: Steam CT Carpathia, New York.
 New York Jan. 25.-Sailed: Steam CT Ausonia, Glasgow.
 Siasconscet, Mass, Jan. 25.-Steam- CT Ryndam, Rotterdam for New York, signalled $40 miles east of San dy Hook at noon. Dock noon Tues day.
 Gibraltar, Jan. 25.-Arrived: Steam CT Finland, New York for Naples (and proceeded).
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
REPORT ON TRAWL FISHING
 IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN,
Submitted to the House by Commits
 sioner of Bureau of Fisheries.

Washington, Jans 25-In a report on an invesugatio nof trawI fishing in the Atlantic, submitted to the house today, Commissioner Smith of the bu- reau of fisheries, urged that the United States with the cooperation of Canada. Newfoundland and France, safeguard the future supply Of fish by restricting to certain definite banks and grounds the use of any kind of trawI drawn by vessel except to catch shellish
 The commissioner proposes that the taking of fish, except shenfsh, by means of the otter trawI or beam trawI or by any other apparatus drawn over the ocean bottom by a yes sel in motion, be prohibited on all bottoms in the Atlantic ocean outside of territorial jurisdiction north of the fortieth degree of north latitude, ex- Cept Georges Banks, South Channel and Nantucket Shoals east of the me- ridian of Sankaty Head on Nantucket Island
 It would give. the report adds, a. large measure of protection to the i'm portant line fisheries of New England and would permit the development of an otter trawl fishing for founders and other fish from New Jersey southward where they cannot proba- bly, be taken In large quantities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
MILITARY TRAINING IN
 MERlDEN HIGH SCHOOL,
Town School Committee Votes to
 Mako It an Elective Course.

Meriden, Conn. Jan. 25.-By a vote of to the Meriden town school con- mittee decided this evening to add mill itary framing to the list of elective courses at the high school. The three dissenting members evinced sturdy op- position, but were voted down. The sentiment of the students at the high school, and of their parents. was found to be overwhelmingly in favor of the addition of the course. The Meriden Central Labor union has gone on rec ord as opposed 10 the instituting of military training at the school, claim ing "militarism" will be the result. The executive board of the union will meet tomorrow evening to take steps 10 fight the action of the school board. The superintendent of the school has been instructed to proceed with the organization of a company of cadets, as the state has granted the use of the armory and the government has prom ised the school authorities that guns would be furnished.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
HUNGARY NOT SEEKING
 A SEPARATE PEACE.
Former Premier Characterizes State
 ment as Mendacious.

Venice. via London, Jan. 9, S25 D. m.-Count Julius Andra ssy former premier and minister of the interior of Hungary, according to despatch from Budapest, characterizes as utterly mendacious Q report that Hungary is tired of the war and is desirous of seeking a separate peace and declares that peace will be concluded only in union with Germany and on terms sat- isfactory to both countries.
 One of the chief taeks of the new Austro- Furearia Il foreign minister. the despatch credits Court A drassy with saying, will be to give the neutral countries a better understandinr of tho Austrn- Hungarian foreign policy and win their approval of 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
CONTEMPT SENTENCE
 HAS BEEN SET ASIDE.
U. s. Supreme Court Decides in Favor Of Tribune Men Who Refused to Tell Source of NeVTs.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Contempt of court sentences imposed on William L. Curtin and George Burdick of the New York Tribune because they refused to divulge sources of information of a printed story of grand jury investiga- tions of customs frauds in New York were set aside today by the supreme court.
 The court did not pass upon whether the men could be compelled to state the sources of their information. It sustained their refusal to testify be- fore a grand jury on the ground that they might have incrIminated them selves, despite the fact that presiden- tiai pardons had been prepared for them. The newspaper men refused to accept the pardons.
 The court today held that a pardon extended to a, witness before a federal grand jury did not make ineffective his objection to testifying lest he merlin mate himself. provided he did not ac- cept the pardon
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
BERLIN NEWSPAPER BERATEs
 AMERICANS SYMPATHY
Says American Munitions Are Used
 to Destroy Seashore Resorts.

Says American Munitions Are Used
 to Destroy Seashore Resorts.
 Berlin. Jan. 25, via, London, Jan. 26, 40 a. rn.-The Vossische Zeitung, in an article under the head Destruction in Flanders by American Munitions, contrasts what it asserts is the indig- nation in America over the destruc- ton wrought by the Germans in Bel giun1 and the delivery Of whole ship loads of shells to England which are being used to destroy Zeebrugge, Blan- 1enburg, Ostend and Lon'baertZyde and other seashore resorts.
 When the Germans" says the Nossische zeitung, "bombarded a church used by the French as an ob- servation point or a cover, then the full chorus of America's moral indig- nation is heard; but when England declares it's aim to starve 65. 0tO. GOO persons and destroy the commerce by which Q great part Of these millions must live after the war America has tens by selling wea pors, to assist in the attainment Of this praiseworthy object
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
RESERVE AGENTS ARE
 TO CONFER WITH BOARD
Meeting Will Be Held in Washington
 Next Monday.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The Federal Reserve board has invited the Federal Reserve agents. who are the direct representatives of the government as chairman of the board of directors of all the Federal eserVe banks, to con- fer with the board in Washington next Monday
 The conferences will cover a wide range of subjects, including many moot questions raised oy the agents as a, result of the practical working of the Federal Reserve bank system. The advisory council and governors of the Reserve board. both of which have the initiative with regard to confer ences with the Reserve board, already have met with that body.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
TROOPS MOVING
 FOR BIG BATTLES
Austrians Have Massed Large Forces at Bukowina
 in Endeavor to Push Back the Russians
LITTLE FIGHTING IS REPORTED IN PROGRESS

Unable to Fathom Whether It Means New Campaign in That District, Where Previously All Russian Attempts to Advance Have Been Repulsed-Germany Has Sez- ed All Stocks of Wheat in Order to Insure Supply of Bread Until the Next Harvest-Amsterdan Reports That All the 50 Year Old Men of the Landturm the Province of Brandenburg Have Been Notified to Ap- pear for Medical Exanation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
ICE MAKES BUSINESS FOR
 AMsuLANcEs IN NEW YORK.
Three Deaths Reported from Slipping
 on Sidewalks.

New York. Jan. 25.-The present ab- normal weather conditions are likely to continue throughout the day at l@aSt. Yestetday it VariouSly showed, sleeted and rained. Today it is rain ing, but it may change at any mo- ment to snow or sleet- The tempera- ture is right for either. Traffic condI-
 .ons are still complicated by reason
 : he solid ahe,t of ice which cove red
 c-tv yesterday and last night
 Scores of persons were injured by fails on the slippery pavement. and at least three deaths resulted from this cause.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
NARROWLY ESCAPED COLLISION
 WITH CRUISER KARL LsRuHE
Swedish Bark Met Her 200 Miles East
 of the Barbadoes.

Mobile, Ala. Jan 25-A story of 8 narrow escape from collision with the German cruiser Karlsruhe, 200 miles east of Barbadoes Dec. g. as his ves- sel was driving before a tropical storm, was told here today by Ivop Tuvasson captain of the Swedish bark MaoriI- ands. Captain Tuvasson said the war ship was riding the gale just before daybreak with two merchantmen lash ed to her side and no lights showing
 The three vessels looned up. he said, just in time for him to steer clear by two ship lengths
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
TEN MEN RESCUED FROM
 A SINKING SCHOONER
Whose Masts We're Carried Away by
 Hurricane Saturday.

New York. Jan. 25.-Ten men. res 'cued from a sinking schooner. were brought to this port today by the Southern Pacific steamer Fl Valle from Galveston. They were Captain Dodge and nine members of the crew of the schooner Mary L. Baxter, which sailed from Tampa, Fla, for Balti- more, Jan. 14. Captain Dodge said that the schooner encountered a hur- ricane late Saturday night which car ried away her masts and left her help less For il hours on Sunday the men chung to the sides of the vessel until the Fl NalIe hove in view and took them off. One member of the crew was injured by a falling mast The rescue was effected about 80 miles north of Cape Hatteras.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Commodore W. eraunersreutter, U .s.N.

New York. Jan. 25.-Commodore William Braunersreuther, U. s. N, re- tired. died today at the naval hospital in the New York navy yard of a com plicatioh of diseases. He was born in Illinois and was 70 years old. He served as volunteer in the Civil war and was appointed to the navy on Sept 20, 1871. When Admiral Dewey cap tured Manila, Braunersreuther was made captain of inc port. He held a number of important posts and when he retired in 1909 it was with the rank of commodore. This rank has since been abolished. After his retirement Commodore Braunersreuther went to live in Darien, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Escaped Prisoner Captured.

Auburn, N. Y, Jan. 25-John Grif- fths, who escaped from Auburn prison on November 10 last, in order, he said, that he might visit his mother, who was seriously i'll and who was cap- tured in Buffalo, must serve an addi- tional year for the ofense. He was arraigned here today4sand sentenced to serve twelve months in addition to- his unexpired term. Griffiths made his escape by climbing over the prison wall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
SEIZED 75 CARLOADS
 OF ADULTERATED OATS.
Were Intended for Export Shpnent-
 Federal Authorities Act.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Seventy- five carloads of oats intended for export shipment have been seized by the fed eraI authorities on the ground that the grain was adulterated within the meaning of the food and drugs act
 The action was announced today by the department of agriculture, with warning to grain shippers and dealers that adultcrations of grains will no longer be tolerated and that ''the prev aIence of the custom in the past will not affect legal proceedings against future shipments found to be adulter- ateG.''
 By the mixing of low grade barley, weed seeds, dust and water in ship shippers and dealers have been able to realize large profits, due to the fact that the grains are sold by weight.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
No Quorum in Senate.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Failure of the senate to get a quorum in executive session late today prevented confirma- ton of Henry Clay Hall of Colorado as interstate commerce commissioner. to succeed himself The nomination had been favorably reported several weeks ago by the interstate commerce committee after long delay caused by opposition of Senators Cu1nmins, Ia Toilette and Clapp. who criticized re- versal of the attitude of the commits sion on the five per cent. rate case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Naval Cadet Dismissed.

Washington, Jan. 25.--President Wal son today approve tre recommendation of Secretary Daniels and Superinten- dent FullaIn of the naval academy that lNfidshipmen Leonard Kirby, IT,, of New Jersey, be dismissed. Kirby was charged with placing Hack of liquor in a classmates locker
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
TALKED OVER CIRCUIT
 4,6oo MILES LONt
From Jeykd Island, Ga, to San Fran
 cisco.

San Francisco, CaIif., Jan. 25.-Aft- CT the first successful interchange of messages between Dr. Bell and AIr. Watson over the New York-San Fran cisco telephone line today, the origin al instrument used in the first con- versation between the two forty years ago was cut in on the circuit and the voices still were distinct
 As d further test an extension was set up from New York to JeykI Island, Ga. where Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Telephone and TeIe- graph company, was waiting, and pr. Watson and MT. Nail talked over a cir cult 4,600 miles long.
 Mayor RoIph of San Francisco, Mayor Mitchell of New York and many others exchanged messages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
THAW WAS REMINDED
 TO THE TONES
He Will Plead in Supreme Court on
 "Wednesday,

New York. Jan. 25.-Harry K. Taaw was Temanded back to the Tornbs prison by Justice Davis, in the crirn- ina1 brancch of the supreme court this morning until Wednesday, when his plea. will be heard.
 Before Thaw was taken to court for arraignment he was visited in the Tornbs by his counceI, John B. Stanch- field, Morgan J. O'Brien and Abel I. Smith
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
TELEPHONE CARRIES HUMAN
 VOICE FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN. Alexander Graham Bell Conversed
 With Thomas A. Watson.

New York, Jan. 25.-Aiexander Gra- ham Bell, inventor of the telephone, sat in the office of Theodore N. Vail, president Of the American Telephone and Telegraph company. this afternoon and talked across the continent to san Francisco. It was the first time in the history of telephone construction that the human voice had bee ncarried by wire from ocean to ocean.
 At the San Francisco end of the wire was Thomas A. Watson who heard the first word ever spoken over a telephone wire in Boston, in 1875. MT. Bell was then at the other end o1 the wire as now,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
consecrated p. E. Bishop of New
 Jersey.

Burlington. N. J.. Jan. 25.-The Rev. Minn.. was today consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New Jersey in St. Mary's church here. Bishop Boyd Vincent of the southern diocese of Ohio presided at the cere- mony and two -consecrators were Bishop Leonard of Ohio and Bishop Williams of Nebraska.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
WHEAT CLIMBS TO
 Top-NoTcH PRICE
May Delivery at s1.46 1-2 Shows Rise
 of f-5 Over Sunday,

Chicago, Jan. 25.-War prices for wheat scared higher today than ever. May delivery soon touched $145 5-S q. rise Of Is as compared with Sat urday night The highest previous quotation since European flostilities began was $1.45 3-8, on January 21.
 Before the day ended, the market went as high as $1.46 1-2 a busheI, May delivery. Despite the fact that margins required of speculators were two CT three times as much as under ordinary circumstances, the volume of transactions in the pit was fairly large.
 Attention of traders centered to a considerable extent on the dwindIing of the United States visible supply. Offerings today were light
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
SALVATION ARMY
 WORKER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
At Hartford-fIe is Thought to Be De-
 ranged.

Hartford. Conn. Jan. 26.-Charles A. Hull. Salvation Army worker, at tempted suicide tonight by shooting himself through the chest on the porch of a Windsor avenue residence where he had been employed. After firing the shot he kicked in two windows and then sat down in a rocking chair to wait for someone to discover his con dition.
 At the hospital it was said his con- dition was serious. He is thought to be derangs6.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Severe FiqhtInq in AIsaoe.

Berne. via Paris, Jan. 25, 10.55 D. I'll. In Alsace severe fighting continues around the heights of Hartmann Weller, rear Thann. The mountains are covered with snow, and the fight ing is being carried on under tl1e most difficult conditions. These mountains dominate not only Thann but also the roads to the Sanot Amarin valley and are, therefore, of great importance from strategfcal standpoint.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
One Million Horseshoes for Russia.

Catasaqua, Pa, Jan. 25.-Announce- ment was made here yesterday by a local firm of the receipt of an order from the Russian government for one million horseshoes. The plant Is run ming day and night.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

it is stated that the British officials would not regard the consignment of the food hip to some individual or firm any proof that it's ultimate destination is not the army.
 Under the conditions that are alleg- ed to exist in Germany, it is believed her that it is virtually n1possibl to guaranty that any foodstuffs destined for civilian use will reach the con- SigneeS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
GERMAN GOVERNMENT HAS
 SEIZED ALL STOCKS OF WHEAT
h Order to Safeguard Bread Supply
 Until Next Harvest.

Berlin, via Amsterdam to London, Jan. 26. 2.05 a. m.--All stocks of wheat have been seized by the German gov statement, in order to safeguard the bread supply until the next harvest. This measure. it is said. was made necessary by the fact that the people have failed to econonize. The stocks will be- distributed according to the population of the various conamuni- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
OBITUARY.
nr. James M. Bodine.

Louisville. Ky, Jan. 25.-Dr. James M. Bodine, widely known in the south as a physician and for many years dean of the medical department, Uni versity of Louisville died at his home here today. Dr. Bodine was S4 years old. Deoth was due to infirmities of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
MUST GUARANTEE FoonSTUFF
 IS NOT FOR GERMAN ARMY.
Otherwise Steamer Wlheimina Wilt
 be Stopped by Allies.

positive guarantee is given that the cHr~o of foodstuffs on the American 77-''''c,roina, which sailed from
 '- for Germa'-" will
 army, 1t ;s | e.
 .~0-@l by Il d. i.e 2 a..4~ed gen ral practic Of th German authorities in seiZiRE. fer militery use any foodstuffs,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
CabIed Paragraphs
Austrian Cruiser Struck by Min

NustTTaH NFUIser otruck by M1Fe1
 London, Jan. 26, 3.11 8. m.-A des- patch to the Daily Mail from Venice says it is reported there from Trieste than an Austrian cruiser has struck & mine near the Brioni Islands and sunk. The Brioni Islands are at the mouth of the harbor of Pola. Austrta's big naval base and arsenal on the Adriatic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Gun With Range Of 9 Mics.

Amsterdam, via London, Jan. %, 1915 a. nl.-A German military news paper announces that a new naval gun of IS inches calibre and with range of s5 miles has been created.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
WaterburY Psstmaster Nominated.

Washington, Jan. 25.-President WiI- son today nominated Edward M. O'Brien to be postmaster at Water bury, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Paper Largest in
Condensed Telegrams

The Metapan, the first oil burning steamer to leave the port of New York sailed for Havana.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

All ferries and tueboats oE the Long Island Railroad will be equipped with oil burning furnaces.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

The Delaware structural printing company of New York, was fined S100 in police court at Springfield, Mass, for employing worRmen from outside the state when citizens of Massachu- setts were available. The company ap- pealed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Senator Noise Penrose is confined to his home in Philadelphia, suffering from a bronchial affection.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Twenty-Five hundred persons attend ed the funeral of two of the strikers shot by deputies at Roosevelt, W. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

The Toledo News Bee was fined S7,5OO, and the editor. N. D. Cochran, S200. by Judge Killtis, of the United States District Court there. The charge was contempt growing out of comments on Judge KiIlits conduct fin a case.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

During the last 30 days of his ad- ministration former Governor West, of Oregon, freed condittonaIly 59 convicts
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

The military government of Havre darkened the city Saturday night in anticipation of an attack by ZeppeIins.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Former Governor Martin H. GIyrn, of New York will spend February and a part of March in the Panama Canal Zone.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Three bandits were captured in shack near Granite Springs, \. Y, after they had robbed the postoffice there.