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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
SERBIAN WAR MINISTER
 SEEMS UNDAuNTED Says Morale of Troops Is Unimpaired and Commissariat Splendid.

Athens, via London, Nov. %, 1.45 a. m.-The newspaper Hestia publish es an interview with the Serbian war minister, who is at Saloniki, in which the minister said:
 Although we have lost B, 100 kill ed or wounded and 10000 taken pris- oner, the operations are anything but ended. Our forces, now numbering 200, ,00O, are still intact. We are defi cient only in heavy artillery. The morale of the troops is unimpaired. The commissariat is working splendid ly, thanks to the French organizers.
 Nevertheless, the situation is diff fcult, though not hopeless, from a strategic standpoint and as regards munitions we shall remain on the de fensive, holding the passes and wear ing down the enemy until the Anglo French forces are sufficiently strong to enable us to resume the offensive. !. ''The participation of Italy meets with difficulties owing to the diver gence of views regarding Albania. Russia's intervention will be effected after the concentration of the allied armies in the Balkans and it is ex = pected that this will produce a change ln Rumania's attitude.
 T can assure you that France and England are preparing surprises in the Balkans"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE WILL
 NOT TOUCH CIVIL SERVICE
Refuses Request of Representative
 HamiII of New Jersey,

Washington, Nov. 24-President Wilson, it was learned tonight, has re- jected various suggestions for incor- poration in his next annual message to congress because of his desire to de- vote it primarily to the theme of na- tlona1 defense. In all probability he will address congress again later in the session, taking up other questions.
 In reply to a letter from Represen- tative Hamill of New Jersey asking that civil service reform be touched on in the address, the president re- piled that he was forced to refuse the request because he wanted the mes sage to deal with one general sub ject. It is known. however, that the president considers that national de- fense includes the mobilization of all the nations resources. For this req son it is understood that subjects like conservation will be mentioned. The president devoted all of today to work on the message, but did not quite com. plete 1t. He expects to, get it to the public printer tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

London, Nov. 24, 10 p. m,-There has been distinct improvement in the diplomatic relations between Greece and the entente powers, fol- lowing on the presentation of a col lective note by the representatives of the allies. The Greek premier is re- ported to have stated that while Greece puts forward theoretical ob- jections to allied troops entering Greek territory and using it as victualling base, she would not raise finger against them.
 All that the allies are now waiting for is a guarantee that Greece will carry out this assurance.
 Situation of Serbians Graver.
 On the military side, in the Bal. kans especially, as far as the Ser bian northern army is concerned, the situation has grown graver. Austro- German and Bulgarian troops, oper- ating in separate columns, have en- tered Kossovo plain, where the Ser bians were expected to make their last stand and have occupied Miltro-1 vissia, the last Serbian capital as well as Pristinia and at one point at least have driven the Serbians across the Sitnica river, which drains the valley.
 Serbs at Disadvantage.
 Although the Serbians might make q Albanian and Montenegrin frontiers, they will be at Q great disadvantage, owing to their inability to get muni tions and supplies while their oppo- nents will have virtually everything they reQuire.
 The Serbians on the Katchanik front and also in the southwest corner of their country continue to hold back the invaders, as do the Anglo-F French forces in the southeast. The Russians are reported to have prepared an army of 350,000 for operations in the Ball. kans, but the point at which they will strike has not been indicated.
 Renewed Activity in GaIIipoIi.
 While the allies are showing renewed activity in Gallipoli the most impor- tant engagements are taking place on the Austro-Italo front and while Cor izia has not yet fallen it has been rendered untenable, fate, which, like wise appears to be awaiting Riva in the Trentino. The station at Riva has come within range of the Italian guns. This latter information, contained in the Vienna official communication, gives some confirmation to the rumors that Roverto has been evacuated by the Austrians.
 There have been no important events on either the western or eastern front.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

Washington. Nov. 24.-A Thanksgiv- ing appeal to Americans in the com- fort of plenty to renew their efforts to alleviate suffering throughout Eu- ropes vast war area by contributions to the Red Cross was issued tonight by President Wilson. Under the cap tion An Appeal" it says:
 Crushing Burden on Neishbors.
 The day is at hand Cn which we bend our thoughts toward a consider atfon of the blessings of peace and se- curity. Inevitably, the contemplation of our own good fortune must bring sharply to mind the anguish and the loss which lie, an intolerable and crushing burden upon the bodies and souls of our neighbors across the seas. Our country has poured out generous Iy of its sympathy and its means in behalf of those who suffer because of the war. But the harvest of death and desolation is not ended and our sympathy must not yet be withdrawn.
 Resources Nearing Exhaustion.
 The American Red Cross, through whose instrumentality hundreds of thousands of our people have been en- abled to give substantial expression to their pity for those who have fallen under the stroke of war, is nearing the exhaustion of its resources. Into its war relief fund it has received in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

hill, when a Guilford- bound car from New Haven struck them. 4 handsome doe was killed instantly, but the other animals, although injured, limped away and disappeared.
 Both Cars Partly Telescoped. The trolley, in charge of Motorman Morris of New Haven and Conductor Derenthal of Madison, had barely been brought to a stop when a second car, following a few hundred yards in the rear, struck it. Both cars were part ly telescoped and the many passengers charge of Motorman Coslik of Madi- son and Conductor Carter of Saybrook.
 All the physicians in this vicinity were rushed to the scene and eleven passengers received medical attention. It is said that others were also hurt slightly by flying glass and splinters.
 The Injured. Among those who were treated were: MT and Mrs. L. H. Morgan of New Haven, bruises about the face and body.
 Mrs. H. F. Pierce, Brooklyn, N. r., bruised shoulder and cuts.
 Miss Emma Baldwin, a Stamfofd school teacher, wrenched shoulder. Mrs. Charles Wise, Guilford, bruised back and shoulder.
 Mrs. William Richardson, GuiIford, right arm wrenched, cuts and bruises. William Skinner, New York, severe cuts about the face, neck, hands and back
 James J. Wheeler, a Bridgeport tool maker, bound for his home at Say | brook, wrenched ankle, severe bruises and cuts about the head and body.
 Cars Were We'll Crowded.
 The first car was due in this town at 5.10 o'clock. Both cars were well l crowded. The deer appeared so sud denly that Motorman Morris could not apply the brakes. The accident dam aged the pilot of the car and it was brought to a stop. Many of the pas sengers alighted to see the dead doe. which fact probably saved quite a few more from being added to the injury list.
 Second car Whizzed by Signals. The crew of the car assert that they went back a distance of 200 feet to flag the second car, but for some req son, not yet explained, the second car whizzed by the signals at a good speed The stretch of road at this point Is down grade. Some of the passengers who had remained in the first car, saw that a collision was ineVitabl and hurried for the doors. Many were rising to their feet when the impact came and consequently, they were hurled forward violently. All the pas- sengers expressed wonder that no one was killed.
 Air Filled with Cries of Injured.
 The collision battered the rear of the first car into spliDters and the second car received similar damage. The air was filled with cries of the injured and 1t was at first feared that some had been killed. First cid as- siatance wae, given at once and in the meantime physicians had been sum- moned to the scene by telephone. The injured were later able to go
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS GOVERNMENT DEPosITARIEs
To Transfer Funds from National
 Banks in Federal Reserve Cities,

Washington, Nov 24.-Secretary McAdoo announced tonight that he decided to make the federal reserve banks depositaries and fiscal agents of the government. The necessary ordrs will be effective January 1st
 At the beginning MT McAdoo ex- poets to transfer to the reserve banks the funds of the federal government now on deposit with national banks in the cities where the reserve banks are located, amounting in all to about $7, ,000, 900. In a letter to the reserve board announcing the plan, the secre- tary says he has decided to transfer at present only the amount named in order not to put an undue volume of business upon the reserve banks
 Each federal reserve bank" says the letter, Twill be required to per- form on behalf of the government the services which are now rendered Iy the national bank depositaries in said cities as we'll as any other service in cident to or growing out of the duties and responsibilities of fiscal agents" Cooperation of the board is asked in carrying out the provisions of the reserve act under which the transfer is to be made. No mention is made either in the letter or in the secre- tary's statment, of the subject of in terest on the governments funds. Ma tonal banks ar required to pay two per cent. on such deposits.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
TROOPS RUSHED TO
 BORDER NEAR MORALES.
Intoxicated Villa Officers Were Beyond
 Control of Governor.

Nogales. Ariz., Nov 24.-United States troops, with an ambulance. were hurriedly rushed early tonight into position at .he international boun- dary between this place and Nogales, Sonora, across the border. Acting Governor Carlos Randall informed an Associated Press representative that a number of Villa offers in Nogales were intoxicated and beyond his control Other attachments of United States troopers cleared the streets on the Arizona side and barred the passing of all persons across the line in either direction.
 All saloons were hurriedly closed on the Sonora side and the Americans who were in them were ordered out at the point of guns.
 Mounted Villa soldiers are reported to have hurled insults across the line at the American soldiers, daring them to fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
FEDERAL AGENT FAILS TO
 SETTLE MERIDEN STRIKE
Strikers Withdraw Compromise Pro- position and Decide to Fight.

Meriden, Conn.,. Nov. 24-James A. Mofat, conciliator connected with the department of labor, left the city tonight after exhausting all efforts to bring about a settlement Of fine strike of the employees of the Inter ntaional Silver company He has been here since Monday. He secured a proposition from representatives of the strikers consisting of a 54 hour week with a ten per cent. increase in wages.
 It was presented to George H. WiI- cox, president of the company. who pointed out that some q or P of his competitors were operating on 55 to 5S hours schedule and he could not concede the nine hour day as it was impractical to do so. When this was reported to the strikers representa- tiVes they decided to withdraw their proposition of compromise and revert to the oriignal demands and the fight for the eight hour day
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
ALLIES NOTE TO GREECE
 IS FRIENDLY IN SPIRIT
Asks for Earliest Possible Reply
 Under the Circumstances.

Paris, Nov. 24, 2:30 p. m-The col government is expressed in friendly Ipirit and is general in character. It ,euuests the Greek government, &C., .ording to an Athens despatch to the Iavas Agency to confirm the as- Iurances already given relative to the position of the allies forces on Greek loil.
 Prior to the presentation of this ,ote the questions 1t deals with were discussed at the luncheon given by IinR Constantine in honor of Denys Cochin, member of the French cab net. M. Cohin's views were favor tbly received by the king and no loubt appears to exist. the despatch dds. that the Greek government
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
"No BEER BEFORE DINNER,
 NO WORK BEFORE DINNER
Cry of London Trade Unionists-Re-
 sist New Liquor Regulations.

London, Nov. 24,S:50 D. m.-"No beer before dinner, no work before dinner" is the cry of the London trade unionists who are organizing to resist the new regulations shortening the hours during which saloons may be kept open.
 Meetings were held in different parts of the city this evening to pro- lest against the new regulations and delegates were appointed to attend a conference to be held Saturday to decide what action the unions will take to defeat the regulations which come into effect next Monday The workmen employed in the Smithfield markets have sent telegrams to all the labor members of parliament de- manding that they save London from teetotal tyranny
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
CRUISER SAN DIEGO GOING
 TO ToPoLo6AMPo. MEXICO
To Give Protection to Americans En-
 dangered by Villa Troops.

San Francisco, Nov. 24.-The cruiser San Diego began coaling today and will probably leave tomorrow noon for Topolobampo, Mexico, to give protec- tion to Americans endangered by the second sacking of Los Machis, Sina- loa, within week by Villa troops.
 The San Diego will take on board a battalion of the Fourth regiment of marines quartered at the Panama-Pa- clf1c exposition. An artillery company may also be taken, officers said
 Orders were received at the Mare Island navy yard today to commission immediately the naval transport Buff falo, which was undergoing repairs, for the transportation of marines to the west coast of Mexico. The Buff falo probably will leave the navy yard before Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
BERNARD SHAW FORECASTS
 GERMAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE
In the Event of Crushing Defeat of Germany.

London. Nov. 25, 12:35 D. m.-Ad- dressing the Fabian Society last night on Diplomacy After the War" ReTn- ard Shaw warned his hearers that a crushing defeat of Germany, leaving Great Britain the strongest naval and military power, might drive Germany and the United States into a defensive alliance against the combined power Of Great Britain and Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

spiracy to deceive and defraud the government of the United States by despatching relief ships with supplies to German cruisers in the Atlantic and Pac1hc at the beginning of the war.
 6oy-Ed's Room Headauarters.
 The first of these two occasions re- lated to a telegram sent Dec. Is, 1914, by H. Suhren, captain of the Costa
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
CHINESE NEWSPAPERS ARE URGING CAUTION
About Joining Entente Powers-Fats
 Hangs in the Balance.

Peking, Nov 24-The Chinese news papers commenting on the demand of the entente powers that China join them and thus solidify the Far East, urge President Yuan Shf Kai to pro. ceed slowly, declaring that China's $ fate hangs in the balance,
 The newspapers say that China probably could not assist the entente powers in a military way and that her obligations under an alliance with these powers would forever end Ger man and Austrian commerce in the Far East.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
VERMONT MAN SHOT SON
 WHILE DEER HUNTING
Another Fatality Reporte From a
 Stray Bullet.

St. Johnsbury, Vt, Nov. 24.-EV- erett Cass, a boy. who was shot by his father, Osman Cass, while hunt ing deer last Sunday, died today ing and the bullet struck the boy.
 Another fatality resulting from a hunting accient, occurred today when A. I. Tucker died at Randolph's from a wound received from a stray bullet Tucker, who was 21 years of age, was hunting with a companion and was climbing over a stone wall when the bullet struck him. An investigaticn to ascertain who fired the shot has thus far been without result.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
INCREASE IN WAGES FOR
 LOWELL CARTRIDGE MAKERS
In Accordance With Recommendation
 of Board of Consolidation.

Lowell, Mass, Nov. 24.-In ac- cordance with the recommendation of the State Board of Consolidation and Arbitration received this morning, that the United States Cartridge Co grant an increase in wages amount ing to about $30o.0oo annually. the company announces that it will abide by the raise to take effect from Sep- tember 28 last. The wage dispute which resulted In the recent strike of employees is thus adjusted.
 The company employs over 5000 hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
EMBARGO ON ARMS AND
 AMMUNITION FOR VILLA.
To Be Subject of Conference With
 General Carranza.

Fl Pnso, Texas, Nov. 25.-Mexican Consul Andreas c. Garza said tonight he had arranged conference with General Carranza at Neuvo Laredo to discuss enforcement of the order from Washington declaring an embargo on arms and ammunition to the Villa fac ton in Mexico. Garza declared he also would file a protest against large shipments of coal to Villa officials at Juarez.
 were placing no limit upon the amount of fuel exported.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
AN APPEAL FOR AID OF WARS SUFFERERS
President Wilson in Thanksgiving Document Asks
 Contributions for Red Cross
WAR HAS NEARLY EXHAUSTED THE RESOURCES

Less Than $50O00 Now Available Meet the Great Demand of the Coming Wnter-CaIIs Upon the People of the United States Assure the Red Cross Against Any Cur tailnnent of Its Actvities-WhiIe Contemplating Ou Own Good Fortune, We Should be Mindful That the Harvest of Death and Desolation Not Ended an@ ~ Sympathy Must Not Yet be Withdrawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Movements of steamships.

Liverpool, Nov. 23.-Arrived: Steam CT Cymrtc, New York. Sailed: Nov. "A, Adriatic, New York
 New York, Nov. 24--Sailed, steamer Duca al Abruzzi, Naples.
 New York, Nov. 24.-Steamer New York, Liverpool for New Fork sig nailed 1,4S0 miles east of Ambrose channel lightship at noon. Dock 4.30 p. m. Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
THREE KILLED IN COLLISION
 oF~SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAINS
Northbound Passenger Train Struck
 Football Special.

Greensboro. N. C.. Nov. 24.-Three persons were killed and several in- Jured tonight when the Southern Rail- ways fast northbound passenger train No. 3S struck a special train in the yards at Salisbury, according to re- ports reaching here by telegraph.
 The train carried North CaroIinans bound for Richmond to witness the North Carolina Virginia football game tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
NEWS OF FURTHER
 ARMENIAN MASSACRES
kurds Kill Five Hundred on the Road
 to Van, Turkey.

London, Nov. 25, 3.35 a. u.--News of further Armenian. massacres has reached those in charge of the lord mayors Armenian refugee fund IL by Kurds. The refugees succeeded in reaching Trans -Caucasia, but nearly z0o.00o refugees were already there. and the 800 tried to return to thai part of Armenia in Russian occupa,- ton: They were rnassacred on the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Winston Churchill on Duty.

London, Nov. "A, a. m.-Corre- spondents with the British headquar- ters in France in their despatches an- nounce that Winston Spencer Church. ill. former chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, in the British cabinet, is already on duty in the trenches. He is attached to the Grenadier Guards.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
RANcHER GAVE THREE
 YOUNG DAUGHTERS POISON.
Then Took Some HimseIf-Mother En.
 tered Room as They. Were Dying.

Baker. Oregon, Nov. 24.-George L. Huffman, a lancher living near Prairie City, called his three daughters, four, six and eight years old away from their mother tonight, sat them in a row on @ bed and gave each cap- sule containing a quick acting poison Then he took a capsule Himself. When Mrs. Huffman entered the room ali were dying and soon after expired.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Deer Cause of
 Trolley Collision
GAR STRUCK THREE ON TRACK
 NEAR GUILFoRD
II PASSENGERS INJURED
Car Stopped by Impact With Deer Was Struck by Car Following It Passengers Were Hurled About.

Guilford, Conn, Nov. 24.-Three deer were responsible for a rear-end trol- ley collision on the Shore Line Elec- tric railroad near here tonight, iE which eleven persons were injured
 none fatally. The deer was galloping across the tracks in a wooded section beyond West Pond road on Flag March
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
RED CROSS SEALS SHOULD
 NET ABOUT $2,25o,ooo
To be Devoted to Study and Preven-
 ton of Tuberculosis.

Washington, Nov. 24-Proceeds of sales of Red Cross Christmas seals which are devoted to the study and preventing of tuberculosis in the United States promise this year to exceed all records. This years supply 100000 seals-is eighty per cent. greater than last years and should net $2,25O,0eO.
 The design of the 1916 seals probably will be changed as the result of a competition which will close on Feb rua-y l. Two hundred dollars in prizes have been offered
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Boy-Ed Prominent
 inConspiracy Trial
DAMAGING TESTIMONY IN THE
 HAMBURG HEARING
ROOM HEADQUARTERS
Witness M'lntyre Admits That He UnwittinsIy Gave False Manifest for the Steamer Thor.

New York, Nov. 4.-Twice again to- day the name of Captain K. Boy-Ed, German naval attache. was brought into the testimony of witnesses at the trial of Karl Buenz, Adolph Hoch- meister, Joseph Poppinghaus and George Kotter, officials of the Ham burg American line, accused of con-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Commander Philadelphia Navy Va

Commander Philadelphia Navy Yard.
 Washington, Nov. 24.-Captain Rob- ert L. Russell, now commanding the battleship South Carolina, was ap- pointed commandant of the Philadel- phia navy yard today, the post hay ing been made vacant recently by the death of Captain Knapp. Captain Samuel s. Robinson, recently attached to the bureau of steam engineering, will go to the South Carolina.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
Operations in Region of Raqdad.

London, Nov. 24, 9:44 D. m.-An of hcial communication issued this even ing concerning the operations of the British force in the region of Bagdad says: Zeur was occupied, after Ctes1phon, eighteen miles from Bag dad, was captured. We then re- treated three miles through want of water
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

Seventy eight pupils of the School of Recruits for Policemen will be graduated in New York and will i'm mediately go intoi service.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25
OBITUARY
Enoch Hincks,

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 24-Enoch Hincks. president of the White Man ufacturing company, vice president of the Peoples savings bank. and other wise prominent in local business and banking circles, died at his home here today after a long illness. He was 69 years old and is survived by a brother and sister, the former Prof. Edward Y. Hincks of Cambridge
 John Swanson.
 New Orlean, Nov. 24.-John Swan son, for many years a prominent fig ure in the cotton centers of the world and credited with having been one of the pioneers in introduction of 'straddle" operations between AmGrican and Liverpool markets, died today in Birkenhead, England, according to a cablegram received here. MT. Swanson maintained a summer home in Liverpool and a win ter home in New Orleans, but spent much of his time in New York. He was born in Edinburgh. Scotland, in 1S44.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-25

Henry Ford visited President Will | son and asked him to call a meeting of neutral nations to convene about | Christmas to draw up plans for es- | tablishing peace in Europe.