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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

cords the capture of Russian trenches on the west bank of the Stokhod and the repulse with heavy casualties of Russian attacks near Bubnow.
 South of Zborow in Galicla several enterprises have been carried out suc- ces-fully by the Austrians, while at other points Russian attacks were put down.
 Having held the Teutonic allies in the mountain passes on the Transyl- vania- Rumania border for several days, the Rumanians have taken the offensive Rt various points and are now declared to be pushing back their adYorsaries, who are leaving prisoners and guns in the hands of the Ruman- fans.
 Berlin, however, controverts this statement by the assertion that the Austro- Germans are engaged in sue- ccseful fighting in the mountain pass es,
 Generally speaking. there is no change in the situation in Macedonia, although both the entent and Teutonic allies make claim to minor successes on various sectors,
 The Bu1garians in the vicinity of Monastir are bringing tip reinforce nents md 0 large number of trench morters.
 Except on Mount FasIbio. in the Trentlno region, where the AustHans In violent attacks reeaptured positions taken Tuesday by the Italians, only to be driven out again. artillery duels are taking place in the Auatre-4talian theatre,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Several of Cunard
 Liners Crew Lost
WHEN ALAUNIA WAS SUNK BY
 A MINE,
IN ENGLISH CHANNEt
Passengers Had Debarked at Falmouth and the Ship Was Bound from That Port to London-Was One of the Newer Vessels of cunard Line.

New York, Oct. 1s.-The Cunard liner Alaunia, which sailed from this port October '. was sunk by a mine in the English Channel today and some of her crew may have been lost, accord ing to cable advices to the local Cum ard officials. The AIaunia met her fate while proceeding to London from Falmouth, where on Tuesday the of ffctals said. she landed all of her 243 passengers, including twenty-one Americans who sailed on her from New York.
 Captain H. M. Benison and the ma tOr1ty of the crew of 250 were saved, according to the advtces but some of them were reported msssfng.
 Ali Passengers Safe.
 Definite word was received Wednes- day, it was announced, of the landing of the passengers at Falmouth the day before, removing all doubt as to their safety. Moreover, no bookings, 1t was stated, were made for London by the steamer and all passengers were told that they would have to complete their Journey from Falmouth to London by rail.
 Struck Mine.
 The cablegram telling of the vessel s "Alaunia struck mine in English ~hanne1 this morning. Sunk dur ing tho forenoon Benison and major i+y of crew saved. Several missing.' Through a stenographer's error the ext as first made public made the htrd sentence read:
 Passengers and majority crew avod." making 1t appear that the pas- enRers had been in jeopardy, but this 7rror was later corrected.
 One of the Newer Vessels.
 The AIHttntn one of the newer ves- els of the Cunard line, sailed from ore on the day the German submarine CT-5g arrived at Newport and must rave passed Nantucket at about the me timo the U-53 the next morning began her operations in that vicinity eainst British shipping. Incident fly, the Cunarder was armed for de- ense against submarines.
 Cunard Wars Supplies.
 The A1aunia carried cargo Of be- ween te, 00o and 12.QGo tons of rner- handise including war supplies. but Q munitions.
 Among the items listed were rubber and copper goods, food supplies and ehemicals. The main part of her car 70 was to be discharged at London only B small portion having been put off at Falmouth.
 Built in 1913. the ship was 520 feet ons with a gross tonnage of 1s.405,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
CHICAGO BAKERS TO
 APPEAL TO PRESIDENT
To Take Steps to Meet the Advane-
 ing Price of Flour.

Chicago. Oct. 19.-Reoent advances in the prices of wheat and flour prompted B. H. Dahlheimer, president of the Master Bakers Association of Chicago, to make an effort today to present an appeal to President Wilson to take steps to meet the crisis which the bakers say will follow MT. Dahl- heimer and several members of the To- cal association tried to see the presi- dent at his hotel but were denied ad- mtttance. Later MT. Dahlheimer said:
 "The presidents attendants refused to let me see President Wilson ana therefore I shall present the protest to our congressman. Martin B. Mad- den. Something should be done to meet the advancing prices of wheat and flour, as it involves a higher price for bread as an inevitable conse- Quence."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
HAD BEEN
 GIVEN TO MARINERS
Of Presence of Mines In Course Taken
 by the AlaNnla.

Washington, Oct, 1e.-Charts com piled by the navy Photographic office from announcements of the British admiralty showing the latest mined areas reveal a number of extensive fields where mines have been sown, iaving only a tortuous channel, the course of which Is known only to ad- miradty officers, from Falmouth to London. Warnings of these areas have been given to mariners. advising them to obtain special pilots from the ad- miralty service tu insure safe naviga- ton.
 With these precautions to safeguard shipping, navy officials here find 1t difficult to understand how the Alaunia could have been sunk except by D mine which had broken from anchor age or one dropped by m enemy mine layer. |
 The United States and Great Britain perfected an agreement at the begin ming of the war whereby the are4 of mine fields would be anhouncet to mariners and other precautions taken to protect shipping, In order to keep the channels open to navigation ad- miralty vessels constantly arc employ ed in sweeping operations both along the coasts and ut the entrance of eon- merclal ports,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
ORDERS FOR MORE
 THAN 200 AEROPLANEs
Have Been Placed by War Depart.
 ment for Aviation Expansion.

Washington, Oct. 1e--Orders for more than 200 aeroplanes have been placed by the war department as the first step in expansion of the aviation service under the army reorganization act and contracts for about 100 addi- tional machines of various types prob ably will be awarded In the near fu- ture. In most cases delivery within a short period is stipulated.
 Nearly 100 of the planes already or dered are of special school type for use at the regular army training school at San Diego, Cal, and the national guard schools at Mineola, N Y, and Chicago. The others are of reconnaissance, pursuit and battle types. The machines, orders for which were distributed among several com panies, are to develop power ranging from 80 to 200 horse power
 Signal corps officers said tonight that with this increased equipment in immediate prospect an enlistment cam paign would begin within a few days for aytators.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Water Was Low.

The Rhode Island Ones of Westerl! and the PeIeg s. Barber Hose Co. o1 PawCatuck and the Hoxie Co. ot Mystic assisted the Watch Hill fire department in fighting the flames. The water pressure was low and several had but little effect until the arrival of the Mystic bumper This machine made the run from Mystic to Watch Hill in 22 minutes and immediately took station in Bay street and dropped suction in the bay and in short order three powerful streams were avail able.
 Sparks Fell in Showers.
 At this time the Colonial Hotel was burning the other four buildings be- ing completely destroyed. The sparks were falling in showers over the build ings in Bay street. The Narragan- sett Hotel was in danger but was saved by well directed stream.
 Heavy Rainfall Aided.
 Then the dremen directed their at- tention to saving the spark covered buildings in Bay street and after a vigorous fight succeeded. By eleven o'clock the fire was under control and aided by heavy rainfall the destruc- tion of other buildings was averted. The total loss is estimated at $225, 1000.
 Two Men Seriously Burned.
 Luke McKenon and Ernest BIiven of the Mystic company were seriously burned while at work on the engine. They We're pouring gasoline in the tank wherf@ sts flying spark ignited the fluid and immediately the two young men were mass of fame MT. Me- Kenon jumped overheard and so do- ing received a cut in the head by con- tact with Q rock, while the flames on MT. Bliven were Smothered. Both young men were severely burned about the face and hands.
 Five Buildings a Mass of Ruins.
 The Mystic machine returned home just before midnight and soon there after the other fire companies were dismissed. The heavy rain completely extinguiShed the flames and the five buildings are a mass of ruins.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
(By a Staff Correspondent


 The most disastrous fire ever in the town of Westerly. and which threat ened the more populous section of the village of Watch Hill occurred Thurs day night and but for the timely ar rival and excellent service of the La France bumper of the Mystic fire de- partment al the buildings in Bay street would probably have been des- troyed.
 Fire Spread Rapidly.
 The fire started near the roof of the southeast corner of the New Watch Hill House and was presumely caused by the crossing of two street wires that enter the big wooden building at that point. The fire crept along the roof to the cupola and in quick time the building was in a mass or f1&mLs and which continued until 1t burned itself completely out. The hotel tate and is leased by Col. A. F. Dick.
 Strong Gale Blowing.
 A strong gale prevailed au the time and the fire communicated with the large cottage of William T. Hastings of Yonkers, N. '. This cottage was occupied. Mrs. Hastings recently sui fered 8 shock and is in a serious con dition; She was removed to the prt- vate hospital of Dr. John Champlin This cottage was completely burned but some Of the contents were saved
 Watch Hill Seemed Doomed.
 The whole section was mass of lively sparks and itgsaened as if the whole hill was doomed. The cottage of Miss Julia Bush of Troy, N. Y, located near the Hastings cottage was completely destroyed.
 Colonial Hotel Burned.
 The roof or the Colonial Hotel next took fire and with it's contents was completely destroyed. This building was owned by Walter Price of Wes- teriy,
 Then the fire ffends leaped to the Columbia House and this was burned down to the first story. This building was also owned by Walter Price,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
WORCESTER MAN FATALLY
 akAgHED BY A RAZOR
Assaiiah& Alse Badly Gut Wemst,
 With the Same Instrument,

Worcester Mass., Oct. 1e4-jssneg AeAehHy was. siashed te death with I faAeF and Mrs; Eliza Patton was So day that hef hame is. Gil the danger Gus list ill City hespltal. fine peIIea are searching #eF William Porter as the haaH Wh@ siashed the couple. Ali the, parties are eeleFed and according afteFneen PeFteF went to the Arch street house, where the Pattaag lived and tried te get the .Patten wefnaa to FetuFa te live with him. Her refusal ta de s@ resulted ih the death ef Ae- Kenny and the cutting Of the Waman. PeFteF made his eseabe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
ROOSEVELT GREETED BY
 SNOW AND SHEET
As He Entered the WesE to Advocate
 the Election of Hughes.

Kansas City, Mo-. Oct. 40-sterms of snow and sleet greeted the special carrying Theodore Roosevelt tonight as he entered the west to advocate the election of Charles E. Hughes for president.
 The enly rear platform speech of the today was made at Jefferson City, Mo-, where MT. Roosevelt spoke fer five minutes. He called attention to the 1usitania incident and declared ''the crime was tho result Of fereign= CTS being of the opinion that Ameri= cans did not mean what they said. And they were right" he concluded.
 Several men formerly allied with Colonel Roosevelt in the progressive paFty met the special here. William Allen Whites one of the party, board= yelt as faF as Enpetia, kas. MT. Reoaevelt premises te make q aheft stay in Ef1pefia
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
MILLION DOLLAR DAY"
 AT METHODIST CONVENTION
Conference Secretaries of w. H. M. s.
 Reportina PIedaes.

Columbus, O., Oct. 19-This was Million Dollar Day" at the national convention of the Methodists' Wom- ems Home Missionary Society meeting here. Conference secretaries were re- porting their pledges for missionary work and the goal for this year is $1,- 100000.
 Pledges are approximately ten per cent. higher than last year and indi- cations are the goal will be reached, 1t was stated.
 A children's pageant will feature to- morrow's session.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
SIX MINERS ENToMgEb
 BY ExPLogl6N OF DUST In Mine Near Rairnent, ". Va-Res- eueFs Working Desperately.

Fairment, ". Va, Oct. 4e.-six men are ifnewh te have been ehtembed and nine others hFe missing as 8 result of en explosion ef coal dust ill mine No. pany at Baf4aelviiie, near here, today. The interior of the mine as well Us the tipple and ether buildings were wrecked hy the blast. Aitheugh 200 meR are tonight working desperately te clear away, the debris officials 6t temefFeW beFefe FeeeueFs can enter the workings.
 4 rescue car fFaEn the Pittsburgh station Of the bureau Of mines arrived tonight.
 About, s51 men are ordinarily em= pletea ih the mine, but owing to 8 shortage ef ears they were hot work Ing teddy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
FRENCH ARE DRIVING
 CLOSE TO 'PERRONE
An Attack launched Thursday Has Brought Them
 Virtually to the West Bank of the Somme
VIOLENT GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS REFUSED

Heavy Rains Inereere With Activities the British Front No Decisive Result Has Been Achieved by Either the errlans or the Russians in the Violent Fighting Which Has Been Going for Several Days in Vol hynia and Galicia-Rumanians Have Assumed the Of fensve on Their Own Border-Bulgarians Are Bringing Up Achievements n the Vicinity of Monastir.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
TWO STORMS SWEPT
 OVER UNITED STATES
One From the Gulf and One Out of
 the' Canadian Northwest.

Washington, Oct 19-Both of the storms that swept into the United States yesterday, one from the Gulf and one out of the Canadian north west, had spread out and almost dis appeared tonight after unbalancing temperatures throughout most of the country.
 Throughout the east it was uni forn1ly waS1ner than normal by 10 to IA degrees today, while the central west and mountain country felt their first real winter weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
POTASH DEPOSITS iN CUBA
 ARE OF LITTLE VALUE Samples Show Ne More Potash Thar Normally Found in Limestone.

Havana, Oct. 19,-The potash de- peBitB reported te have been found in Santa Clara province have proved to be of little value, according to Munde. The paper says that Eduardo Monteulien, the mining engineer ap- pointed by President Meneest to in yestigate the beds, has reported that 30 samples show no mere potash than more or less with silieate silpate and plutonie rocks,
 Some samples are said to have shown 15 per cent. of potash soluble in Water but this is believed to have been the result of accidental conoen- tration by he chemist. The American legation has asked for q copy Of senor Mentoulien's report which will be furnished when completed. It is re ported herethat the Armour interests of Chicago have a nopien on one thousand aefes Of the land where the potash was found,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
OBITUARY.
Frederick a, Atldis.


 erielS c. Alldis, aged 72, formerly post master of TeiTihgton ana prominent in the state legislature in the session Of 1hli, and later custodian Of the house. died last night at Newark, N. J., after an illness Of about year.
 Mayer Charles William Whlpple.
 Summit \. J.: Oct, lo.--Major Charles William Whipple, who was chief ordnance officer of the expedi- ton to the Philippines in 1898, died at his home here Wednesday. Major Whpple was born at Portsmouth. N, H., Sept. 2s, 1s46. and was the son of Major General A. W. Whipple. who was killed at the battle of Chaneel- lersville. He was retired from the army Feb ?, 1901.
 Pref. David Nelson Camp.
 New Britain, Conn.,, Oct. 1e.-Prof. David Nelson Camp, affeetionately known as New Britain's grand old man." and for many years one Of the most prominent educators In Connec- tieut, died ct his home tonight, aged s6 years. Efe had been In poor health ne had been remarkably vigorous.
 Pfefessor Camp was state srperin- tendent of schools from 1856 to 1866; was one of the first principals of the New Britain State Normal school, and was a former professor at St. Johns go44ege, Anhspoi1s, Mo. He was the first seefetary of the State Teachers asEeeiation, organized In 1s48.
 He Wta second mayor of this city and always maintained deep interest in civic affairs He represented the town in the general assembly In. 1Sse- eg. He was president of the Skinner Chuck eenapany, a director of the New Britain National bank and chairman of the New Britain institute. He was active in ConEregattonal afrairs and WAS senior deacon of the South church.
 Professor Camp secured his early education by private tutoring. Yale gave him the honorary degree of mas ter of arts in 1853. He leaves his aaughter. Mrs. c. Q. Rogers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
5LYpE LINE STEAMER
 ARAPH6E ie SAFE
Eest Her RaddeF 6H 6ana Lockout
 in steFri.

Norfolk, Va, 0et f9.-wireless mes steamer Afabfi6e. which lost a e4ddef 5ff itRts Lookout in a st5ftfi, Fspeft :l1e lEasei safely anchored and in ne dadgt The storm is 8bating:
 The, eoast guard cutters sefnihela md Pafn1ie9 afe eH F6ate to the aid sf the AFaph5e and should reach the ltearief earfN tonight:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
 66GHT sgsfAidIs EXCEPTIONS IN THE M6HR TRIAL,
Case ef Nasnees BFewf and seelnan 6sas te Hiieae Island Supreme Court.

Providence, 0et. 4a.@Fhe exceptions With s6fae qualifications taken by eeahsei faF the nesFaea, Cecil Victor HF9Wa. and Henry H. BpetlnaaA, during theiF. trial feF the inua-deR of bF. 9haEies F: 1sfehF, Ntepe allowed teddy e6uEt and the ease viii new ge to the supreme eeliFt. 1t will probably be sefae weeks befeFe the easg is heard eA abeeA1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
aeeo WeRk OF H6LgNTEER
 LIFE SAVING 65A5A
Saved Over 300 Lives in New YeFk
 City barins the sArinier.

|. New Y9rk. Oct. 4B.-Afore than 899 Ives were saved by members bf the 5fiited at4tes N5ia4lteeF tgiRe Saving sssSrps in ttiis ely ddflhg the. summer fHblie tonight approximately s,e9e E6i1nteefs operating if4 5t crews af3d S6m as hi4Bg Statt5ils participated lh He W6Fk: ITbs TBiHHtegFs receive He Ietafh fef titelF sgFvIees except msa= HS f6f feSehes: Their egtift44fi443i eIIllt is AFhlshea hE the eity:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
CaLsssSe Paragraphs

F .ss On American Companies
 aon, Oct. AO.-The Daily Tele-
 ph says the loss on the -Alaunias S largo falls heavily on American insur- with the British underwriters was very small, being chiefly comprised in covering butter valued at 10000 pounds sterling.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
SECRET HISTORY CHICAGO
 POLICE DEPART MENT
is Being Divulgod in Hearing oi
 Charges Against It's Chief.

Chicago, Oct. 1p.-Secret history of exposed to the light today in Judgo O1son'a court, where state's Attorney Hoyne Is seeking a warrant for Chief of Police Healeg, charging him with neglect in enforcing lqter end vice laws.
 Police Capta.n O'Drien stated that Chief of Police HealeT issued written orders to captains merely to impress the public, and nul1ined these by~giv- ing contrary verbal instructions. Or ders given out for public consumption were to the effect that the laws were
 ''On the quiet, hewever,' the cop tain declared The told us we were to make absolutely no arrests for viola ton Of the Sunday closing ordet against saloons. We merely were t. report viola tioBs to him."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
Es5,666 PegNBs Mk@kEREL
 IN TW@ CASTS eF sEiNEs
Record Made bY sehssHeF Arthur
 JaHies 6f Gloucester:

,Bost9hio 6c4: I3:-Fhe FeeaFd eatGia f, 4gHiA5s eB8HndS 8F ffesh maekeftA HHSs fa1aed heFe 1$aesasF was e9= E@asG .tWies. t3aaE: $he, AFfhRF James F8ughf g}22ss553 p6dnas t9 Hsfket, ,t$ie EStit 9f EE3 Gasts 8f thg seiRgs last HgHt 8H BsH8Hths SIla fheo schooner Eef3amin SnaitA eaaaht 4a8;a8e a9upas a8gs aY s#s sa ssaas B SsBb ssaa sas sss aass ass HPs %1tthhilR thfas daaiss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
CAUGHT BETWEEN GRAVEL
 AND EXPRESS CARS
Jarnes Atwell, Rs, Was Instantly Killed
 at EeWistens Me.

well, g6, employed by the Gentt Bu- feau Of Efficiency, Syracuse N. Y. was instantly killed today, when caught between a gravel car and ah express ear e the Lewiston, Augus a & Watefville electric read= in front of the eenpany's ear barn here The rear wheels Of the gravel ear splitting a switch wa5 responsible for the aeei- d5f1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20
FIRE LOSS ATWATCH
 HILL ABOUT $25O,OOO
Flames in Strong Gale Threatened the Most Populous
 Section of Famous Summer Resort
WATCH HILL HOUSE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED

Two Other Hotels the Colonial House and the Columbia House and Two Cottages Are Mass of Ruins-Fremen Worked Hard to Save the Spark-Showered Buildings in Bay Street-Heavy Rain Finally Completely Extinguish ed the Flames-Two Mystic Men Received Serious Burn. While Working the Engine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

The Paris Figaro states the Duke of Orleans, pretender to the French throne, is to seek a Papal anullment of his marriage to the Archduchess Maria Dorothea of Austria.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Clarence J. Burk was inctantiy killed when an automobile in which he was riding sktdded across the trolley tracks in Darby, Pa, and crashed against a telephone pole.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-20

Harry Somers, of Roodhouse, HI. was killed, when two Chicago & Al ton freight trains collided.