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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
CHARGES AGAINST NEW
 HAVEN DIRECTORS OUTLINED
Alleged That Millions Were Sacrificed
 to Stihs Competition

New York, Oct. 1s-The alleged un- lawful methods by which the New York. New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company is charged with having secured a monopolistic grip on the transportation traffic of New England were set forth to the jury today by R. L. Batts in opening the case of the government at the trial of William Rockefeller. Lewis Cass Ledyard and Edward D. Robbins and eight others past and present directors of the road for alleged conspiracy to violate the Sherman law.
 Suits to force the foreclosure of competing railroads secret acquisitions of stock incorporation of dummy com panies for the sole purpose of conceal ing ownership of rail and Steamship lines taken over. nuctuated sales of stocks in order to deceive the author fties of Massachusetts as to their act- ual ownership, the use of money to obtain control of a Boston newspaper and to secure favorable legislation the sacrifice Of millions of dollars of | stockholders' money in acquiring com peting properties, the burning of books and the transfer of records to Canada beyond the Jurisdiction of the fed eral authorities-<hese were some of the acts alleged by the federal attor- ney as having been committed by the New Haven directors with criminal | intent and with fun knowledge that | they were unlawful
 | Mfr. Batts will continue his address | tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
"WALL OF CHURCH NO PLACE
 TO PERPETUATE HATREDr
Tablet Containing Word "Murdered'
 Not Permitted to Be Placed.

London, Oct. Is, p. m.-The wall of a church is not an appropriate place to perpetuate hatred" was the reason given by Sir Philip Wilbrahane chan cellor of the diocese of Chester. when refusing to permit a memorial tablet to a victim of the Lusitania in a HoI- yoke church to bear the inscription
 who was murdered on the Lusitania by the Germans
 The word 'tmurdered," Sir Philip said, would have to be taken out of the tablet. The chancellor then sug- gested that the inscription should read who lost his, life when the Lusitania was torpedoed by the Germans" This was agreed to.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19

London. Oct. IS, 10 p. m.-The re- ports that the allies have occupied Strumitsa and landed at Enos, which was recently transferred from Turkish optimistic feeling throughout the allied countries.
 Serbians Holding Invaders.
 As to the progress of the near-east- ern campaign. it is known from both Serbian and German accounts that Field Marshal Won Mackensen's army it meeting with greater resistance than was expected and, although it is prob able that the Serbians eventually must fall back son stronger strategic posi- tions in the north, the fact that the allies are bringing heavy forces against the BCigarians and so placing them that the Rulgarians will be com- pelle6 to divide their armies, gives hope here that the Germans may be baked in their latest attempt to reach the sea and bring assistance to the Turks.
 Teutons Meet Stubborn Resistance.
 All along the line the Serbians and their MontenegriH neighbors, who are also being attacked, are offering very stubborn resistance to- both AuStro- Germans an6. BtllgaTians, and while they have given up number of towns and positions, they have not yet reach
 
 make their stand.
 5uIsariaas Make Little Progress.
 The Bulgarians. so far as can be learned, have made progress only In the Zlotbkopska valley, near the River Morava, north of the town of Vranya, where the. hlew up bridge There is no confirmation, however, of the re- port that they cut the railway in this district, the bridge which they de- stroyed being. 9 small wooden one neaI the railway The Bulgarian force which penetrated the valley is moi large.
 Allies Get Strategic Point.
 On the other hand, it is pointed out the capture of Strumitss. is of req strategic value, as it's occupation per- mits the defense of the southern end of the railway and compels the Bul. garians to keep force there. Enos too, is of value. as, although not gooG landing place. it's occupation threatens Dedeagateh, which has a great harbol and is fortified and mined. The civilian population has already left Dedeagatch which is entirely in the hands of the military. under German officers.
 Italian Ships Sent to Aegean.
 The Italians, according to the lates reports, will not send contingent t
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
"WoMAN OF MYSTERY
 ON TRIAL IN NEW YORK
Charged With Posing and Obtaining Money as Widow of Henry M. ElaqIer.

New York. Oct. 1s-Mrs. Fora Elm ma Howe. known as the Woman of Mystery" was placed on trial today in general sessions on several in dictments charging her with grand larceny in having obtained money by posing as the widow of Henry M. Flag,er, of the Standard Oil company.
 Mrs. Howe is alleged to have ob- tained $4,435 from Frank J. Mahoney by claiming the she would receive was settled.
 Subsequent to her arrest three months ago. the district attorneys of- flee received communications from police at Chicago, Washington, Phila- delphia, an Pittsburgh, stating a woman had syindled persons in these cities through posing as the widow of Henry. M. F1agler.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
BERLIN REPORTS STRONG
 DEMAND FOR STOCKS
lowing to the Favorable Situation in
 All the War Theatres"

Berlin, Oct. IS (by wireless to Tuck erton, N J0-A strong demand for stocks with an important upward movement on the Berlin stock ex- change, is reported by the Overseas News Agency today, lowing to the favorable situation in all war theatres, especially the Balkans
 Steel, mining, automobile and petro- 1eum stocks are in especially good de- mand. During the last few days there has been a wide inquiry for shares of sshipping companies. Mexican stocks are improving, owing to the decision of the Pan-American conference to recommend recognition of General Carranza. American railway stocks have a large following
 The money market reflects the in- fiuence of payments for war loan sub- scriptions. Call money is 1-2 to 6 per cent. The private discount rate is 4 1-S per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
Hundreds of Clergy and Layren Ar rive in New Haven for Session.

New Haven. Conn. Oct 1s.-The first among the many hundred clergy and laymen who are delegates to the sixteenth biennial meeting of the Ma tional Council of Congregational Churches. arrived today. Most of these were officers of denominational societies in the east who have bfen appointed members of the couhcti proper and the afhliated societies such as the American Board of Foreign Missions. the Congregational Sunday school and publishing society, the Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief. the Home Mission society. the Educational society and various mis- sionary bodies both home and for eign.
 The first session of the council will be or Wednesday afternoon and the closing one probably on Oct. 27. Many of the most prominent men in the denomination are to take active part in the councils deliberation or in sec- tionaI meetings
 The committee on arrangements to- day stated that hotel accommodations in the city have been taxed and that hundreds of the delegates win be cared for by members of churches .ir- respective of denomination A spe- ciai train started from the west to- day with a body of delegates. The number of authorized delegates to shs council Is about 500 while the. entire delegation to all societies meeting with the council is thought to be more thar | two thousand
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
SIR EDWARD CARSON RESIGNS
 FROM BRITISH CABINET
Understood That He Disapproved PeI-
 icy Followed in the Balkans.

London, Oct. Is. 10.40 p. m.-Sir Edward Carson, attorney general has resigned from the British cabinet.
 The resignation of Sir Edward Car son, the first open manifestation of the divergence of views known to ex- ist among the ministers, is the result according to an authoritative state ment, not of the controversy over con- scription, but of the condition of af- fairs in the Near East.
 Sir Edward himself, so far, has made no personal explanation of his req sons for resigning, but it is under stood that he disapproves of the poli- cy which is being followed in the Balkans and of the method of confid- ing the whole national policy to a small inner cabinet''
 It is expected that there will be ex- citing debates in the house of com mons next week, as severe attacks or the government are planned by mem besr of the house in connection with the general military policy, especially in the Near East.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
NEW BRITAIN MAN
 CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Wife of Accused Man, from Whom He Was Separated, Was Residing in Victims Household.

New Britain. Conn, Oct 1S.-Emil Freitar. 30 years old, is locked up at police headquarters, charged with killing Julius Guska, 25 years old, by shooting at the latters home in Booth street late tonight According to meagre police information, Freitar called at the Guska home, where his wife, from whom he had been sep arated. was living. He'asked for some money which he said was owed him, received it and then sat down for a social call with Mrs. Freitar and Gus ka. Suddenly Freitar. it is charged, produced a revolver and fired three shots at Guska,l death occurring in stantly. Someone sent in call for the police and F'reitar submitted to arr rest without attempting to runaway. He will be arraigned in police court tomorrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
HILLsTRoM TO BE SHOT
 TO DEATH FRIDAY.
swede Whose Respite Was Granted
 af Request Of President Wilson.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 1s.-Jo- seph Hillstrom, convicted of murder. was resentenced today to be executed Friday, November 19.
 Wide attention was called to Hin- stroms case when. at the request of the Swedish minister, President Will son interceded in his behalf.
 Hillstrom was to be shot to death.
 Hillstrom, who is a Swede was con- victed of the murder here January 10, 1914, of !. c. Morrison and Morrison's son. He was originally sentenced to be executed October 1. A respite un- til last Saturday was granted by Governor Spry at the request of Pres ldent Wilson who had been assured that Newtes would clear the accused The respite was terminated and Hill- strom's application for communication of sentence was denied by the board of pardons on Saturday as no new ev- idence was presented.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
STRENUOUS SUFFRAGE
 CAMPAIGN IN NEW JERSEY
Feminine orators Busy in Streets Polls Close at O'Clock Tonight.

Newark. V. J.. Oct 1S.-The vigor of the hot campaign weed by women workers for suffrage rose to it's high est pitch tonight. election eve. in every section of New Jersey. All day the yellow banners of the suffrage asso- citations and the green. white ana pur- pie of the Woman's Political union fluttered from hundreds of automobiles from Cape May to the New York line and tonight there were few communi- ties in the state where the voices of feminine orators were not lifted In the streets for the cause. ,t
 In this city on the spot where the first settlers hotsted their standard nearly 250 years ago. a score or more of women workers have spoken with out cessation since 6 o'clock thii morning, pauslng only lonz enough tS spell orie another. They were stfl talking tonight. under the flaming nrrs of Broad street. pleading with thu passing throngs to vote right tomor. row. Dawn and daybreak. they say will find them stIli at their post. foi this 2s hour meeting Is not to end til the polls open at C o'clock. The las hours of this fight have set a new rec. ord for political activity in New ter. sey. Polls will close at o'clock to. morrow night
 President Wilson's vote for suffragl will be cast in Princeton
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
TO RESUME DIPLOMATIC
 RELATIONS WITH MEXICO
Today After Lapse of Two Years and
 Eight Months

Washington. Oct 1s.-Dfplomatic re- lations between the United States and Mexico will be formally renewed to- morrow, after a lapse of two years and eight months. by the formal rec ognition of Venustiano Carranza as the chief executive of the de facto gov ernment of Mexico.
 Secretary Lansing and the ambassa- dors from Brazil, Chile and Argentina and the ministers from Bolivia. Uru- quay and Guatemala. constituting the Pan-American conference on Mexican affairs. met today and decided upon the form in which their respective gov ernments would present recognition and fixed tomorrow for the act. After ward Secretary Lansing made this an- nouncement:
 The conferees under instruction from their several governments. will recognize tomorrow the de facto gov ernment of Mexico of which General Carranza is the chief executive
 Each government will address to General Carranza a letter or note of recognition to be delivered to Eliseo Arredondo. personal representative of General Carranza here. Mr. Arredon- do. who is a first cousin of Mr. Car ranza, will leave here Wednesday or Thursday to convey in person tho lef- ters of recognition from the several governments.
 With the decision on the form of recognition. the Pan-American confer ence on Mexican affairs adjourned
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
Contract Awards
 by Navy Dept.
FOR 1s SUBMARINES AND SIX
 pEsrRoYERe
TOTAL COST $4,e2s,44s
Two Destroyers and Four submersi- bIes Are to Be Built at Navy Yards Delivery Required in ts to 20 Months.

Washington. Oct. 1s.QContracts for Is submarines and six destroyers were awarded today by the navy depart ment One destroyer will be built at the Norfolk navy yard and one at Mare Island, Calf. Four of the sub marines will be built on the Pacific coast. The Bremerton, washington, and the Porthmouth, N. H. navy yards each will build one.
 Four Destroyers at Private Yards.
 The four destroyers to be built at private yards were awarded as fol- lows: Cramp and Sons company, two at $Si5.000 each; Seattle Construction and DrydoclS company, one at SsS5. 900; !; Bath Iron Works, one at $ss79. 500.
 Navy Yard Awards.
 The destroyer to be built at the Mare Island navy yard will cost sI62, s3S and the one at the Norfolk yard
 The total of the awards is S4s23.44s The limit of cost imposed by congress was $925, ,000 each, or a total of $5,- 500, 900. All the boats will have a min. imum speed of 30 knots an hour ana will displace l. 125 tons each. Deliver to the, government is required in iron IS to 20 months.
 Private Submarine Contracts. The submarine contracts awarded to private firms were as follows: Flee tric Boat company. eight at s545. .00, ! each: Lake Torpedo Boat company three at $545,0O each: California Shipbuilding company, Long Beach Calif. Oake company designs), thre at $54S, 500 each
 Tt is interesting to note," sal Secretary Daniels. in awarding tn contracts, that the six destroyers an | the Is submarines constitute tn greatest number of contracts for ner | construction ever awarded in the his tory of the navy department at on | time.
 The destroyers will be built in tn
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
WENT TO CALL PHYSICIAN,
 FOUND DEAD AT TELEPHONE
MiddIetown Mans Death is Ascribed
 to Gas Poisoning.

Middletown, Conn, Oct. 1s.-Sam- uel Poliner, 22. of this city was found dead today in a small room at the plant of the Middletown Gaslight Co.,, where he had gone to telephone for a physician to attend his sister, who is i'll. The young man had been in the room two hours before the dis covery was made. It is said that the room was full of gas and a physi- elan who was called said death was due to gas poisoning. sThe con- rany. however, denies this and the medical examiner will perform an au- topsy to determine the cause of death Poliner was not employed by the Cas- light company.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
CRUSHED WHEN AUTO
 ROLLED DOWN EM5ANKMENT.
Frank s. Harlow of North Branford
 Probably Victim of Blowout.

Branford. Conn. Oct. 1s.-Frank S. Harlow of North Branford was killed on the highway in that town near the Three Bridges tonight when his auto mobile left the highway and rolled over and over down an embankment, crush ing him so badly that he died within a short time after aid reached him. From an inspection of the ruins of the car it was believed that the accident had been caused by blowout which rem dered the machine unmanageable and threw 1t over the bank.
 Harlow was about. 40 years old and is survived@by his wife and daughter. He formerly lived in West Haven, but last spring bought a place in North Branford. He was on his way to East Haven at the time of the accident and was alone in the car.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
GEN. VILLA HAS COINED
 6,O0o,0oo SILVER PESAs
With Which to Pay Soldiers and Rail-
 road Employees.

Fl Paso, Texas, Oct. 1S.-General Villa has coined six million silver pesos with which to pay his soldiers and railroad employees. according to a statement made today by arrival from Chihuahua City. The silver bullion was said to have been ore confiscated from northern Chihuahua mines. Ac- cording to this authority, the Villa gov- ernment at Chihuahua City has a mint operating day and night turning out currency which is said to contain 422 grains of refined silver per peso
 The new currency is said to be re- sponsible for an increase of recruits to the Villa army.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
REV. w. D. SWAFFIELD PRIEST
 BAPTIST MINISTERs' ASSN.
Rev. Earle w. Darrow, WiIIington,
 Elected Secretary.

Middletown, Conn, Oct. 1S.-Pre- liminary to the sgd annual state Bap- tist convention here. the Baptist Young Peoples Union tonight held its 34th annual meeting and elected the following officers: President. Rev. w. T. Thayer, Wallingford; vice presi- dents. Rev. E. E. Gates. Ansonia, and Leonard O. Ryan. Middletown; secre- tary. Rev. E. c. Wolfender, Waterford; {; treasurer. w. J. Tellar, Hartford.
 The Baptist Ministers association also met and elected these officers: President, Rev. w. D. Swaffield, Dan7 ielscn; secretary. Rev. Earle w. Dar- row, Wilmington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
KILLED BY EXPRESS TRAIN
 WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS
Michael cavanaush of Waterbury, a
 Track Walker.

Waterbury, Oct 1s.-Michael Cav anaugt of this city, an employe of o'clock this afternoon by a southbound New York passenger train while he was tightening bolfs on the track. The accident occurred asF the train was leaving the yard limit of Waterbury tack walker. He was about 50 wears of age and is survived by family
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
Gasoline Schooner
 SmashGdon Rocks
SIX MEN AND TWO WOMEN
 DROWNED
ON CALIFORNIA COAST
Schooner Pounded to Pieces Within Ten Minutes After She Struck Life Savers Picked Up the Only Two Men Saved.

San Francisco, Oct. 1s.@Six men and two women were drowned early today when the gasoline schooner AL hance No. was smashed to pieces on Malpass Rocks. twelve miles north of Point Arena, Calf. A surf boat from the Point Arena Life Saving station picked up two men.
 Pounded to Pieces in Ten Minutes.
 The schooner was pounded inta wreckage within ten minutes after she hit the rocks, Raphael Medina, one of the two men saved, reached shore through the surf and obtained aid A telephone message did not reach the Point Arena life saving station until nearly four hours after the wreck.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
STRIKE VOTE OF WIRELESS
 TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
Of Atlantic Coast District-Have Been
 Getting $25 to $50 a Month.

New York, Oct. 1S.-A strike vote is being taken by 400 wireless tele- graph operators who are members of the Atlantic Coast district of the Commercial Photographers Union of Anne. "a, according to an announce ment made here today by George Schnatsinck, secretary of the eastern division of the United States
 The operators have been getting from $25 to $50 month and the sem timent among them is for a wage scale of $50 to S75," he declared. He added that a strike would tie up 65 per cent. of the Atlantic and trans- Atlantic shipping.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
cENTENANAN CELEBRATING
 ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH.
William Wallace Spence, For Many Years a Leading Finaneier of Ball. timore.

Baltimore, Md. Oct 1s.+wiIIiam Wallace Spence. for many years a leading financier of this city, is cell ebrating today the tooth anniversary of his birth.
 Mir. Spence was born in Edinburgh. Scotland. It took him 70 days to cross from Scotland to the United States in 1883. Last Saturday he re- turned from. Hot Springs, Va, where he had spent the summer months.
 For years MT. Spence has express cd the determination to live to be 100 years old, and the fact that he has done so is attributed largely to his iron win.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
Mdvsmpnts of staamshiaa.

Quebec. Oct. l8.--Arrived, steamer Saxoni4 New York for Liverpool.
 Archangsl, Got f6.-Arrived, steam CT Czar1tza, New York.
 Liverpool. Oct I7.-Arrived, steamer New IoYrqx, nIew York
 Algekia, Oct. 16.--5atled, steamer Casarta, New York
 Chffst4ania. Oct i7.--SaiIed, steam or Frederick VLII, New York.
 Deal, Oct, 1S.--Arrived, steamer Niepw Amsterdam. New York for Rot terdasn.
 Liverpool, Got. 1s---Arrived, steamer Ca1neronia, New York
 New York, Oct. 1S.-Arrived, steam m Napoli. Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19

ment by the police. was in a critical condition tonight Alexandria Beiek. who was wounded in her right arm by a bayonet. was said to be in no danger. Six other girls who are said to have been clubbed also received medical at tention.
 The disturbance grew out of an at- tempt of the manufacturing company to run cars on a siding which, the po- lice assert. was blocked bx women sit ting on the track with babies In their arms
 Minor Disorders.
 Minor disorders occurred during tke day and night when strike sympathiz- CTS tried to prevent food supplies from the mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
HIeHWAYMAN sANDBAes MAN
 AT SOUTH AVON, N. Y.
Newton Hoffman Was Wired Head |
 and Foot to the Tracks.

Rochester, N. Y, Oct. 1S.-Highway- men sandbagged Newton Hoffman, 22 years old, as he stepped from a south bound Erie train at South Avon to- night and wired him, head and foot to the tracks. He was run over by a train which came along an hour later and his foot taken off. After the &C., cident he Tegained consciousness. Hoffman/stll he remembered nothing from the time he was sandbagged th- til he felt a sharp pain in his foot. He was rushed. to a Rochester hos pital on R special train and 1t is thought he will recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
DEMONSTRATION IN HONOR
 OF THOMAS A. EDISON.
Will Be on a Scale Never Before At-
 tempted in San Francisco.

San Francisco, Oct 1s.-ArranEe- ments have been completed for a popular demonstration in honor of Thomas A. Edison. the inventor, who was due to arrive from the East to- day to visit the Panama-Pacific ex- position.
 San Francisco's reception of MT. Edison is to take the form of . gem eral illumination of the city tomor- row night which 1t is announced will be on a scale never before attempted here. Thursday has been set aside as Edison day at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Tomorrow night MT. Edi- son Is to be the guest of honor at a banquet tendered by the telegraphers of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19

Nashua. N. H.. Oct. 1s-An aug mented military guard tonight pa t-clled the plant of the Nashua Manu- factUring company. where one man was probably fatally shot. one woman bayonetted and other persons were clubbed during a strike disturbance to- day.
 Four Militia Companies Called Out
 Two companies of militia from Man. chester arrived late today to help the two local companies which have been on duty within the mill gates since the strike for more pay and shorter hours began two weeks ago.
 Shot by MiIiAia Officer. Adam Raxavitch. who was shot by militia officer, according to c state
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-19
BRITISH CRUISER SEARCHING
 FOR YACHT TWO LISTERS
Which Lsft oai~esten with German
 of7csrs Aboard.

Galveston, Texas, Oct. is.=A Brit ish cruiser is in Cuban wntsrs search lng for the yacht Two Sistera. which with German ofioers aboard left there for Havaua early in September. &C., cording to information reaching here today. Reports have been current that the Two Sisters was intending to prey upon cornmerce Of countries al war with Germany. IL is known that two of the men who left here on the yacht had been ofncers Of the steamship Dacia before that vessel was changed from German To Amsr1can rexistry-