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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
ALLEGED CRUELTY OF
 GERMAN PRISONERS OF WAR.
British Government Makes an unquali.
 fied Denial of the Charges.

 London, Jan. 2s. I1.o5 D. The note from the German foreign office. transmitted through James W. Gerard, the American ambassador to Germany, relating to alleged cruelty by French and English troops toward German prisoners. The British government makes unqualiiied deniel of the charges.
 The note requests the Washington government to transmit a protest against this violation of international law" to both the British and French governments, The instances of alleged cruelty cited are:
 4First--During the battle at Gufse- JOngeux, Aug. 30, 1914, a. French officer ordered severely wounded officer to be placed on the rampant of French trench under the fire of the German artillery, with the object of having him killed by German bullets.
 neighborhood of Soissons, French troops placed the captured German soldiers on the ramDarts of their trench, which was under German fire, and compelled them thus to pass many agonizing hours
 Third Between March 13 and IT, 1916s British troops in front of their trenches at Aubers tied wounded German officer to a tree and opened fire on him when he waved his hand- kerchief to the German lines and re- pulsed by firing the German attempts to free him from his desperate posi- tion
 Evidence given at German military inquiries into these incidents, says the note. have given us proot of theii accuracy.'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

pounds of smokeless rife powder were consumed, causing a loss estimated at $100,000. The fires followed in quick succession and lighted the skies for more than thirty miles around The streets here, five miles from the scene, were brilliantly lighted.
 How Fire Spread.
 The frf,t fire occurred in a rifle powder detention house at Plant No. T. The victims were working in that structure. This spread to another detention house in Plant No. 8, then to a rifle powder house and car un- loading house severel hundred feet away.
 There were no explosions, the acci- dent being confined to flares. Two hours after the four "fares'' a ser vice house in Plant No. ignited and was destroyed, together with 1900 pounds of smokeless powder. This was a development of the burning "sweetie" house nearly ten days ago. Since that time the debris has been smouldering and as a precaution a guard had been maintained around 1t. No one was hurt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
WANTED NEWPORT VILLA AND s75.OOO IN CASH
Denied Telling the Police Officials After She Was Taken Into Custody That Athe Doctor Was Terrible Man Reaf firms Former Declarations That She Had Nothing But Undyins Love for Her Husband -Declares That She Never Feared That Miss Buper Would Get pr Mohr. Estate.

at any time since she began her fes- timony Wednesday afternoon. Tn re- ply to various questions she gave as a reason for many of her actions that she had followed the instructions Of her counsel. She reafirmed her for mer declarations that she had nothing but undying love for her husband. Wanted Miss Burger to Know How
 She Felt.
 She did not deny that she wanted Miss Burger to know of her feelingB- T was heartbroken,y she declared 'and wanted Miss Burger to know how distressed I was lover her ac- ticns. But the doctor only gave Miss Burger a good time. He never would have married her"
 Refutes Police Testimony.
 She denied telling the police ofIi- cials after she was taken into custody that the doctor was terrible man She admitted she did not see her hus- band at the hospital the night he was shot, pleading that the sight of him covered with blood was more than she could stand. Asked to explain why she o'clock on the night of the shooting. she said it was to tell him she v1E going to the hospital as the doo.4t had been shot.
 She denied attempting to get frien0z to come to court and testify that tttF were at her home on the two IrI- day evenings last August when. 4tz cording to George w. Healis, the Iez gro chauffeur. the alleged murd I plots were being discussed fn 5hez house and also declared untrue LIe assertion that when she refused she | told them: If anything happens to me through this. you will regret t all your Iife.''
 Knew Miss Burger Would Not Get
 Property.
 Attorney General Rice in one part of his examination endeavored to draw from the witness answers cal- culated to show that she acted very hurriedly after her husbands death l to gain control of his property. She was asked if she did not at once go to her husbands office to find will. | if she did not fear that the doctor had made one leaving all his estate to Miss Burger. Mrs Mohr replied that she knew better than to think the doctor had left his estate to Mss I Burger.
 The attorney general finished his cross examination just before ad- 1ournment- Mrs Mohr's counsel will begin the redirect examination to- morrow morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

views before the latter had completed his speaking tour and declared that his only defense for changing his po- sition on preparedness was that he believed he was right
 Will Meet the Situation.
 with the possibility of danger which prevails,1 MT. Mann declared, i've will meet the situation, we will rise to our responsibilities and put protect Itself against any foreign foe"
 Tennpsstuous Applause.
 Tempestuous applause broke from all sides Of the chamber
 "Great nations are arrayed against one another in Europe today and there are no prospects of peace.
 When this war broke out I took occasion to say that it was our duty always to remember that we were standing for the American people and under all circumstances to remain strictly neutral.
 Not Ashamed to Change His Mind.
 T do not know whether I have changed my mind since a year ago, but would not be ashamed to. But I do know that the situation has been changed Events have so modified the facts that one may think as he did before but realize the truth. The trou-
 
 has been that they do not realize an event until it has become ancient his- tory.
 Does Not Believe in Great Army. T do not believe in great stand ing army nor the permanent necessity Of great navy. but do believe that a great country like ours that refuses to consider a situation today because of it's beliefs in the past hasn't the real right to remain at peace and will not be able to do so.
 A Great Duty to Perform. we have a great duty to perform. We must determine what we shall ! do, for we are in position where a decision must be made. We must de- l tern1ine if we shall do nothing on the chance that Providence will protect us, or there is no danger, or that there is danger. and if SO, we must prepare to protect ourselves.
 President Ought to Know. ..The president ought to know more about this situation than any mem Der of this house. And now that he | is going about the country to state his case, it would be more becoming to members of his own party to await his statement. at least. before attack 1 ing him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
FORCE OF 1o25,ooo NEEDED
 TO PROTECT svITAL AREAs.s
Declaration Made by Lieutenant coi-
 oneI w. c. Fiaan.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-LWhy force of at least 1,025,000 men would be needed to protect the vital areas" of the United States against a strong enemy was detailed to the senate mili- tary committee today by Lieutenant Colonel w. G. Haan, a member of a war department board, which spent seven years working out defense plans.
 The board, known as the national land defense board, and of which Major General Witherspoon was president, visited and studied minutely every part of the coast line It reported in 1918, but it's findings have been held conf dential by he department. With other it submitted detailed work ing plans, drawn up in conjunction with the engineer corps, for meeting emergencies. Colonel Haan said some of these plans now were being used in revising the defenses of the metropol- itan districts in accordance with the latest information as to the range of foreign field artillery and ship guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Providence, R. [, Jan. 22.-After having repeatedly asserted that she never intended to divorce her husband, Dr. c. Franklin Mohr, and that there was no sincere desire on his part to divorce her, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mohr. charged with instfgating his murder. admitted in cross examination today that she had discussed with her attor- lowing Dr. Mohr to have an absolute divorce on the basis of his turning over to her his Newport villa, known as the Montpelier. and s75. GOO in cash.
 Refused Divorce Offer.
 She denied that she had made offers to Dr. MOhr's attorneys through her own lawyers to let her husband have house and, $20,000, or the Elnwood avenue house and 5000. She would not say whether her husband had made an offer of 10.000 for the di- vorce.s but declared that some offer
 Then ~ you did decide to let the doctor have a divorce for the New port house and $F5,0O0?" asked the attorney general
 T talked 1t over with my attor- neye,7 replied Mrs. Mohr, but don't think I could have done it.
 Talk Over Telephone.
 Apart from her testimony regarding the conferences over the question of an absolute divorce, the introduc- ton of letters written by Mrs Mohr to George w. Rocks, brother-in-law of Emily Burger. was a feature of the afternoon session. Tn one of these letters it appeared that Dr. Mohr had said to Miss Burger over the telephone in the presence of his son, Charles T know we love each other and they are trying to part us" Another ufskixe contained the dec 1 lara4ion by Mrs. Mohr that she be- EHened it impossibla to keep Miss Bur | ger away from. her husband. that sht Was afraid they could make all ths dates tliey wanted to- over the tele. phone. The third letter. indicated thai l Mrs. Mohr, at the time she wrote 1t l was angry with the girl whom she ac. cused of breaking up her home. l Angry st Miss Burger.
 <sIf I'd got a hold of her Saturday. | this letter said, sPd about killed her l She won't feci 50 nice when tell z few things about her in court Thii girl is about the worst and I'll mak, It hot for her.,'
 undyins Love for Her Husband.
 Mrs. Mohr seemed more composed on the stand today than she had beer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
sRANDEiss NOMINATED FOR
 SUPREME COURT BENCH.
lntoFrastion Received in Senate With
 unconcealsd Surprise.

Wasllingtoh, Jan 2s. .ot1fs D. Erandeis of Boston was nominated by Ereslqent Wilson today for the place on the supreme court bench made va cant by tho death, of Associate Jus tice Lamar s
 The senate received the nomination with unconcealed surprise-ill which all olnclai Washington joined because Mr- Rrandeis had not been mentionad among the long list of eligibies wl1icI, President Wilson considered, or among an equally long list of aspirants who presented endorsements.
 Serne senators announced to their. coIleagues they were opposed to the nomination but declined to be ul1oted 70 that effect. The only senator found who was willing to publicly record his opinion at this time was Senator Wadsworth. republican. of New York.
 senators who approved the nonina- lion were not lacking. although they too. avoided public expression of their views. They felt sure, however, they could commend the necessary majori- ty to confirm the appointment.
 have nothing whatever to say: I have not said anything and will not.'' nieht as he went off to dine with President Wilson at Secretary Mc- Adoo's house. Justice Hughes and Pitney also attended the dinner.
 haonday the senate judiciary com mittee, to which the nomination was reIerred, will appoint a sub-comnit- tee which, according to precedent, win consider the nomination and make a report If today's talk of opposftion amounts to anything it will develop in the committee. There has been no contest of any note over a supreme court appointment since the days of President Cleveland.
 It was learned tonight that among the endorsements sent to the presi- dent urging Mir. Brandeis' appointment to the supreme court bench was one from Clifford Pinchot: former chief for ester, whose celebrated controversy with Secretary Ba1lfnger brought MT. Brandeis into the public eye six wears ago when he appeared as chief counsel for the forces opposing the former sec retary of the interior in the Balliuger- Pinchot controversy, which sent it's qualifications Into many phases of na- tional politics at the outset of Presi dent Taft's. administration.
 Although celebrated as lawyer. IF,
 Brandeis has been devoting practical | ly all his time recently to the Zionist I movement in this country which has for it's object the repatriation of the Jews to a nation of their own in Palestine. If confirmed he would be the first Jew to- sit on the supreme court bench.
 Some CT the senators disposed to ex press opposition to Mir. Brandeis to- day were democrats who sought tc put their collections on poIitical the native state of MT. Brandeis t,n I reservedly told them the nominee was q democrat. Justice Lamar. whom he would succeed, also was demo-
 crat. Six Of the ight justices now or
 the bench are republicans.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Although considerable fighting has taken place along the various war fronts, there have been no notable changes in the positions of any of the combatants.
 In the region of Neuville St. Vaast the French have attacked with hand grenades the positions taken from them by the Germans, but, according to Ber- lin, they were repulsed with heavy losses, although mine crater was two attacks by the Germans on the road between Arras and Lens were put down and that German munitions depot was blown up near Puisaleine by the French artillery.
 All along the line from Riga to Bu- kownia there have been artillery bom- bardments and here and there infantry attacks by the Russians and the Ger mans and tro-Hungarians. Petro- grad reports surprise attack near Buczacz. Galicia, by the Russians. in which a large party Of Teutons was heavy losses. and also the capture of three craters by the Russians north of Boyan.
 Despatches from Kiev say the Aus trians and Germans are making great preparations to stem any attempt at further advance by the Russians in Galicia. Large quantities of artillery of all calibres are being rushed to this front. M
 The Italians have reoccupied on the heights west of Gorizia ground they had pEaxiauslW bean forced f6 retire from in the face of an attack and also have put down with heavy casualties a strong attempt by tho Austrians to advance in the upper Isonzo region.
 In the Caucasus the Russians claim further successes for their arms and the capture of large quantities of arms and ammunition. Between ErzeruL1 and Mush they have occupied the town Of Khnysskala- Tn addition, south of Lake Uramiah, in Persia. the defeat of large Turkish forces is reported by Petrograd, together with the capture of prisoners and supplies
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
FORT WILLIAM ALMOST
 COMPLETELY sNowsouND
People in Outskirts Obliged te Dig
 Tunnels to Leave Their Homes.

Fort William, Ont. Jan. 2s.-Fort William is almost completely snow bound. The streets of the city re- semble canons because of the great heaps of snow which fell last night and today. In the outskirts some res idents today were scompelled to dig tunnels through the snow in order to leave their homes. The snow about some cottages drifted to the caves.
 More than four feet of, snow has fallen here since Christmas. Train service has been demoralized. street traffic has virtually been suspended and wire service has been greatly in- terfered with. Canadian Pacific train No. from Winnipeg to Toronto arr rived today twelve hours late and drawn by five engines
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
President ought to Know.
ARRESTED FOR PASSING
 WORTHLESS CHECKS
Charles '. Gray, in Gustody at Boston, Wanted In Many Cities.

Boston. Jan. 2s.--.A man who has been registered at a Back Bay hotel since December 14 as Alexander Du- pont, and is said to have been enter tained in fashionable circles claim ing, according to the police. to be a member of prominent family, was arrested today on a charge of larceny of $l.100 through worthless checks The police booked the man under the name Of Charles !. Gray. who is said to have served prieon terms nit Black wells Island. New York, Concord, M. H., and in Australia It ia alleged that he is wanted hy the police or Balti- more. Washington, Atlantic City, New Providence, R T. for check fransac- tions a' ss 7- i E
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
GREAT BRITAIN SOWING
 MINES IN BALTIC SEA.
lnpassshIs Except to Vessels Under
 Guidance of Official Pilots.

iWashingtn, Jan. 2S.-Great Britain is sowing mines so thiclxly at the en- trance to the Baltic that 1t now is vir- tually impassable except to vessels under the guidance Of ofIicia1 pilots. Consul General Skinner at London re- ported today that the admiralty had notified him of the location of a new mine field in the Baltic near the south end across the channel southwest of Droeden Light vessel just off Dan- ish waters Distinctions to navigation also have been placed between the Danish territorial waters and the German coast southeast of Rixhoft.
 Whether these precautions are relat. ed to Great Britain's reported inten- ton of declaring an actual blockade finer enemies Is not known to of- fcials here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
 OF STATE CAPITOL,
Frank w. consdon of Hampton Gets
 the Appointment.

Hartford, Conn. Jan. 2s.-Comptrol- Ter Webster announced today that he Hampton assistant superintendent of the state capitol to take the place of Beaumont Johnson. vlio died recently. Mir Congdon was in the house in 1e1a and was senate messenger in the 1915 session. He will assume his new
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
osITuARY.
Mrs. Frsness c. cumminas.

South Norwalk. Conn. Jan. 2s.- Mrs Frances O. Cummings, wealthy widow of the late Congressman Amos J. Cummings. died in this city where four years. this morning
 Mrs. Cummings husband was asso- ciated with Horace Greedy on the New York Tribune. worked under Charles A Dana on the New York Sun and was managing editor of the latter daily at one tIfne. The last sixteen years of his life he was a member of the house of representatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
Railroad Victim at Cedar Hill.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 28. The body of a man thought to be James Sullivan of Hartford was found today along the railroad tracks near the Cedar HiIl yards. A card from the Structural Iron Workers union Of Hartford, made out to James Sullivan. was found in his clothing The body had evidently been dragged a consider- able distance by a train.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
It Takes Care of Itself

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
Harry Payne Wnitnsy's Yacht Aunaurlci.

Jacksonville. F4aL, Jan. 2s.--Harry Payne Whitney's yacht Captiva, one of the finest in southern waters, is reported aground off the entrance to St. Lucie river and river men say 1t vii be dif1icult if not impossible to refoat her. Those on board are in no danger. It is feared that the first strong blow will endanger her.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
sATTLEs+IP TRAINING
 FOR NAVAL RESERVES.
Plan to Locate Them of PrincipaI
 Ports of North Atlantic.

Washington, Jan 2s.-A plan to station battleships in the principal ports of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, to be used as train ing ships for the United States naval reserves of these states, was outlined to a convention of the naval associa- ton militian here today by Captain department to supervise the training of citizen sailors
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
Mann Defends
 President Wilson REeuKEs LEADER DIES OF ANTI
 PREPAREDNESS DEMOCRATS WAS LOUDLY CEIEERED
Dies Had Attacked President for. Changing His Mind on Preparedness
 -Republiean Leader squarely States
 His Position While upholdIna the

Washington, Jan. Republican Leader Mann came to the defense of President Wilson in the house today when Representative Dies of Texas, leader of the anti-preparedness demo-
 crats, attacked the presidents New York speech on national defense. Mir. Mann rebuked Mir. Dies for making any remarks about the president s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
STORM CONDITIONS IN
 SOUTHWESTERN coLoRApo
Snow Slides Are Endanserins People
 in Mining cannps.

in southwestern Colorado were report ed the worst fin years today Snow has been falling here since Tuesday and with no sign of abatement. Nu- merosis slides have started running, endangering scores of people is iso-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
GREAT BRITAIN CALLS
 MORE MEN TO THE coLoRs
Eight Groups Of Recruits Under the
 EarI of Derby's Plan.

lamations are being posted throughout the country calling to the co1ors eight
 more groups of men who attestad for military service under the Earl of Derby,s plan. The men, whose ages range from 27 to 35. are summoned to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
FORMER HARVARD FOOTBALL
 PLAYER INDICTED FOR LARcEN'
George A. Gray Accused of Thsfts
 Aasresatina s60.000.

Boston, Jan 2s-George A Gray. a player, who was arrested in New York Wednesday on an indictment by the Suffolk grand jury charging larcHny of S60,g00; pleaded not guilty. He wal held in SIS, ,O00 The indictment n1r1ea relatives of Gray and Frederick E'31- sel of Chicago victims of allelItt lhefA
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
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sr;tisb Casualties Total 54s,467

British Casualties Total 549'4o1
 I,odon. Jan. 2sPremier Asquith, in a written reply to a request for in formation, says the total British cas- nalfies in. all fields of operation up to ian. Q. were 549, 467, of which 24,lz2 were oficers and 525. .346 of other ranks
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

London, Jan. 2S, 10.05 p. m.-.T think that for us the war is only beginning,'' ; said David Lloyd George, minister of munitions. in an interview today with the London correspondent of the Milan Secolo, but am absolutely confident of victory, because although we all have made mistakes in the past. Eng land and her allies are now taking council together and will be stronger because they are united. By next spring we shall have for the first time more munitions than the enemy, and our superiority in men is unquestioned Besides this. Germany's financial posi- ton is growing worse daify,'
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Herman FuIkandort and William Warren. German stewards on the American tug Ramos of New York, taken from the boat on its arrival at St. John N. B.. were paced in the in terment camp at Amherst.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
Four Fires
 Dy ont Plant sEvE -N BURNED, THREE sE-
 RIousLY
IT CARNEY's POINT, N. J.
Firss Followed in Quick Succession Lighted the Sky for Thirty Miles Arouna--1 -1so,ooo Pounds of Powder consumed- Explosions.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 2s. Seven worismen were burned. three seriously In four fires which occurred at the Carney's Point, N. J., plant of the Du Pont Powder company tonight. The cause has not been determined
 1so,ooo Pounds of Powder Consumed.
 One hundred and eighty thousand
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29
PREP AIRING TO STEM
 RUSSIAN ADVANCE
Teltons Are Rushing Large Quantities of Artillery to
 the Gaician Front
ARTILLERY ACTIVE FROM RIGA TO BUKOWlnA

With Here and There Infantry Attacks by the Russians and the Germans and Ausro- Italians Have Re occupied the Heights West of Gorizia In the Region of Neuyille the French Have Attacked With Hand Gre nades the Positions Taken From Them by the Germans German Munitions Depot Blown Up Near Puisalene by French Artillery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

The British steamer Monarch clear ed from Galveston, Tex, with a car go of cotton and metals worth $2,115,- 528, the most valuable cargo ever cleared from that port
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

The Holland American steamship Go. Is planning to inaugurate a river service of it's own in transporting from Germany goods which are to be exported to America
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-29

Mines and smeIters of the three copper camps at Clifton, Morenci and Medcaf, Ariz, shut down for more than four months by strike, were re- opened.