Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 26, 1914, Page 1

GERMANS ASS THE RUSSIAN Hammering Away in Series of Attaqkslat_ Line Holding Them Back From Warsaw REPULSED BY RUSSIANS WITH GREAT LOSS From Actions in Belgium and France Conflictng Reports Con- tinue to Emanate—ltaly Has Occupied the Albanian Port of Avlonia, as a Result of a Revolution Against the Turkish Ruler—A German Aviator on Chrulm'n Day Drove His Machine Across the English Channel, With the Intention of Attack.ing Sheerness But Was Driven Off by British Aircraft. both east in the Christmas and west at front, tement upon ch blocks their Throughout the -'ax m- W nt before Christmas the hammered away in a serie: according to the lat fiicial statement, it distri f S Tust All these attacks with great loss to the state in the Petrograd In the mans and allies claim to have repu:sed vestern thieatre, both eGr- attacks at varfous points, but there s no indication in_the reports of any material change in the situatjon. Italy has occupied the Albianian pert of Aviona as the result of a revo! n which has broken out in Alba- 5 against the Turkish ruler, Wssad sha. This step was taken t» re- e order and afford protection to peaceful inhabitants, ntion by Italy in Albania th it the possibility of ine in tie Europeans and hut inte: ries participation of -that country present conflict. faving failed to Securc”a susperi- Christmas time, 25 sion of hostilities at Pope Benedict spent Christmas i for the exchange of wounded prisoners. 10 will nof abl take part e. on Christmas «ay cross the Engli L the inte on Sheern: triot who re- against Dev- . being driven drov channel, of making o-Hungarian ambassador al Washington has issued a statement denring as unfounded reports ihat Austrio-Hungary has made unofficial overtures to the allies for peace, or that the dual monnarchy the war. Similarly tired of is the Ru n ambas; at zton, Mr. Bakhmete nie that overtures fi hetween Russia and eGrman are u oT WAY. A despatch from Petrograd ys that the number of G e the Russi; 140 officers and 133, ser of Austrians re; f and 221,400 men. EERLIN REPORTS STUBBORN FIGHTING IN POLAND, Russians Willing to Sacrifice Men Far Partial Successes. cng th , items given cut the official pi ress bureau are wh eastern front, Major Moraht, military correspondent of ithe Tageblatt, s he is inclined to believe that th slans’ retcence is mo new offensive, lut is made up merely of rear post combats, designed to cover the retire- ment of ti ain armies for reorg: ization back of the midle Vistula. Th he thir , is particu case in Southern Poland and Galicia, where the nature of the terrain behind the ¥ slane is such that time must be gained to permit them to reach the b3 tion set for the . reorganization, even at the risk that the rear post iroops may not be able to come back. Despite all this,” says Major Moraht, “partial successes by ihs Russians here and there are possibla since they do not hesitate to sacrifice zreat numbers of men. He doubts Whether.the Russians have any avall- able fresh troops back of their lines, “An Austrian report indicates thut the pathians are Deing cleared sradually of the enemy, but that the latter are stubbornly holding their own in Galicia where Vienna has no successes to report. On the lower course of the Nida river (Southern Russian Poland), however, 2000 Rus- sians have been captured.” EARLY PEACE NOT LOOKED FOR BY AUSTRO-HUNGARIANS. Military Preparations Continue Throughout the Dual Empire. Vienna, Dec. 25, Correspondence of The Associated Press—An early peace iz not looked for by the Austro-Hun- garian government. While no official statement to this effect has been made or for that matter would be made, the war meakures now in hand and those contemplate indicate that a ce lion of hostilities in the mear future is most unlikely, 3 Military preparations continue to be mwade taroughout the dual empire, us The Associated Press correspondent being laid out on a larse scale and the two principal cities of the empire, Vi- enna and Budapest, -are being prepat- ed for defense in a like manner. To the north and east of Vienna, no less than nine lines of defense may be ob- served and the field works of Buda- pest are even more extensive. Home of the entrenchments, redoubts and artillery emplacements, which con tute these works, tvere established some time ago, to judge by their set- tled appearance but more are bemng 12id out. Thousands of men and a large number of excavating macl s| are employed in the further extension of these precautionary measures. RUSSIAN SUCCESS OFFICIALLY REPORTED, From Battle Fronts Before Warsaw and Around Cracow. Petrograd, via London, Dec. 25, 5.20 p. m.—Russian successes are reported officially from the battle front before Warsaw and from that around Cra- cow, but without materially chang- ing the general situation in these gions. Especially vicious attacks bave been made by the Germans between! Pinczo, forty mmiles northeast. of] Cracow and Nowemidst Korczyn, at ,the punction of the Nida and Vistuia rivers. ey In this.place the Austrians imitated the tactics of the Germans and tried to force a passage by sheer weight of numbers. Time aftér time they ad- vanced in solid formation against the Russian front, in the-fact of a hoavy artille The net result afier ' fighting—December 22 and was the capture by the Russiars of nearly 5000 prisoners, including half a hundred officers and the- rete: tion by the Russians of the left bank of the Nida, where -they are strong- ly entrenched. The combatants here are old ene- mies. Three months ago the zame Austrian troops opposed the first Rus- sian advance on Cracok. To the north the Russians are holding their own and are inflicting severe punishment on the Germans. A series of enrer- getic attacks at Bolimow, just south of Soohaczem (30 miles from War- saw) are reported to have been re- pulsed on the night of the 23rl by vigorous Russian counter-attacks, while forty miles further south, Anovelonz, a successful German cross- ing of the Pilica river was turne into 5 German reverse by savage at- tacks by Siberian troops who focced the invaders back again. at CROWD WITNESSED FIIGHT BETWEEN AEROPLANES On Southern Coast of England—Lasted Five Minutes, Southénd-on-Sea, England, Pec. 25, via London, Dec. 26, 2.15 a. m.—The spectacle of a fight in the.aid, wit- nessed on Christmas afternoon by thousands of spectators, was one which ten years ago would have leen con- sidered one of the wildest imagina- tions of fiction. ‘Three aeroplanes, one a German and two Jritish, were flving at seventy miles an hour almost a mile above the earth. The German Taube was moving more swiftly than the others, which swung above it. The British were spitting fire, while the German ‘was unable to reply on account of the strategic position of her pursuers ‘When the German first came in sight the anti-craft guns fired several shots. ut after tbhe PBritish aeroplanes took chase it was imnossible to. fire with- out danger of hitting them. The spectacle lasted only five min- utes. The German dodged and twist- ed in an effort to escape, but the Brit- sh were on both sides, pouring in rapid volleys. The speed at which the aero- planes were traveling made the aim uncertain, but one of the British ma- chines swooped down close to the Ger- man and pumped in several shots at close range. Now. the German returned the fire. but so far as the peoole on the water front could see, no damage was done on either side. GERMANS REPORT ALL QUIET IN FLANDERS Also That Attacks of Allies in France Have Been Repulsed, Amsterdam, Dec. 25, via London. 7.30 p. m.—An- official communication is- sued by the German army headquar- ters under date of December 25 says: “In Flanders yesterday things were generally quiet. To the east of St. Hubert a furehtr portion of the Brit- ish entrenchments were taken. “Near Chivy, to the northeast of Vailly, our troops surprised a hos- tile company which had taken up a position in front of ours and captured 172 Frenchmen. In attempting to re- capture this position the enemy suf- fered severe loss. “French attacks near Souain and was able to observe on a recent trip over a considerable part of ‘Au-trii and FHungary. Along many of tie principal lines in eastern and nurth: ecn Husgary, military field works are Perthes as well as m'nor attacks to the northwest of Verdun and west of Apremont were repulsed, 2 of the war “In_the eastern theatre ths gituation was unchanged.” Italy to Release Copper Cargoes. Rome, Ttaly, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 3.50 p. m—(Delayed)—England and France have given assurances to the Italian government that cargoes of copper on board Italian steamers which have been. held as contraband of war will be released.. In return, Italy has pledged herself to prevent the re-ex- portation of copper. All available supplies of the metal are needed in this tountry for home manufactures. Socialist Leader in German Army. Pari: Dec, 25, 5 a. m—Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the German soclalist lead- er, who was the only member to vote against the war credit at the recent session of the reichstag, has been en- rolled in the German army, according to a despatch to Humanite from the Swiss frontier. This move was de- cided upon, says the despatch, after his protest against war in the reichstag as the best means to stop his opposi- tion, a trial on a charge of high trea- son being considered too dangerous an expedient. GERMAN CROWN PRINCE ISSUES ADDRESS TO TROOPS, Wishes sll of His Army the 1 f Nembers ! Blessing o Berlin, Dec. 25, via London, 12.05 p. m.—The crown prince has issued the ;ollgwing address to his troops In the eld: 9 “The ceiebration of Christmas in France in closest contact with the enemy! Such a celebration none of us is likely to forget. I wish for all members of my brave army the bless- ing of God until we have with the good luck.of a dutiful soldier estab- lished a peace of which we and our beloved fatherland may be proud. “My grandfather, Crown Prince Frederick William, on Christmas, 1570, sent to every man of his brave army, your fathers and grandfathers, a pipe Wwith his picture. I do the same. May this humble token to my loyal com- panions in arms be a souvenir of our common Christmas celebration in Ger- many’s greatest days.” A POSSIBLE GERMAN ATTACK ON HARWICH Indicated by Notice lssued by Mayor of That English Seaport. Harwich, via London, Dec. 25, 10.05 p. m—A possible German attack on Harwich is indicated by the following notice issued today by the mayor of that English seaport: “Although an attack by the .enemy ‘Harwich fortress is not amticipated at the present- e, and there is no Special “Teason for-anxiety amongst non-combatants, it is considered desir- able to notify the civilian population at in the unexpected event of bellig- erent operations the members of the Tocal emergency committee and spe- cial constables will direct everyone as to the course to be pursued. All mem- bers of the civil population are hereby required to act strictly in accordance with such directions.” All visitors arriving at Harwich will be required to register. FRENCH REPORT CAPTURE 2 OF ANOTHER TRENCH Near Puisalenne—Hold . It Against Counter-Attacks. 25, 10.45 p. m.—The fol- lowing official communication was is- sued by the war office tonight: “Slight progress has been made in front of Nieuport. Towards ,Notre Dame De Lorrette, north of Lens, an attack by the enemy has been re- pulsed. “This morning we captured another trench near Puisalenne and we have been able -to hold it notwithstanding several counter-attacks. ast night the enemy made a vig- orous attack on La Tete De Faux, in the Vosges, but without success.” GERMAN AEROPLANE SIGHTED OFF SOUTH END, ENGLAND. Several Rounds Were Fired from Anti- Aircraft Guns. Sheerness, Dec. 25, via London, Dec. 26, 12.22 a. m—A German aeroplane was sighted off South End today. The weather was misty and the machine was fiving at high speed. Several rounds were fired from anti-aircraft guns, apparently without hitting the German, but naval aeroplanes soou chased the intruder, who disappesared. Many thousands of people flocked to the seafront to witness the affair. Later three British aeroplanes tried to outflank the German machine, but the latter was flying too fast and dis- appeared to the eastward. The weath- er was misty at sea, but comparative- 1y clear on land. Nothing has beep heard regarding the draopping of any ‘bombs. FRENCH FOOTBALL PLAYER LOSES BOTH LEGS. In a Charge Which Won Him a Mili- tary Medal. Dnkirk, .France, Dec. 12. (Corres- pondence of The Associated Press.)— Jean Caujolle, a famous French in- ternational footballe plaver and track athlete, who was.mentioned early in the war for a charge which won him the military medal, is in a field hospi- tal with both legs amputated. The bones were shattered by a shall ‘When Caujolle recovered conscious- ness and learned the extent of his wounds he dictated a letter to his su- perior. officer, asking tha he be sent back to the front as a typist. Caujolle was adjudged last year by several English critics to be the fine- -st football back in Eurepe. NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED OFF VALPARAISO British Cruiser Newcastle Supposed to Be Engaged with German Cruiser. ‘Valparaiso, Dec. 25.—A wireless mes- sage from the Chilean torpedo gun- boat Tome reports the British crulser Newcastle cannonading fifteen miles from Valparaiso. It is supposed that she has engaged the German Dresden ard converted cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, g Fri L A British squadron and Japanese warships are known to be cruising not far- from 2his port Mail Car Burned With 100 Sacks ON HARTFORD DIVISION OF NEW HAVEN ROAD . By Mistake Car Was Shunted Out of range of Fire Hose—Train Delayed Two Hours — Passengers Suffered from the Cold. ‘Windsor Locks, Conn., Dec. 25.—A mail car attached to a southbound train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was burned near here tonight, together with 100 sacks of first class mail.” The origin of the fire is not known. Mail clerks assert MIKADO’S PREROGATIVE Japanese Diet CAUSED BY REJECTION OF ARMY EXPANSION BILL Exercised When Aft;r a Debate of a Day and a Night There Was No Sign of Settling Differences—Elec- tion Next March, Toklo, Dec. 25.—The imperial diet was dissolved -today. The house of representatives rejected the army ex- pansion measures proposed by the gov- ernment. This led to the dissolution of the house. The closing session was dramatic in It makes little difference what chances of getting it are going to make your wants known. letin’s large circulation. it acts quickly and the service is work fer you. matter for its readers: Positive and Far-Reaching Service Diogones set out to find an honest man by carrying a lantern but Mayor Mitchel of New York found a want ad- vertisement the most desirable method of obtaining a man qualified for filling an office paying a salary of $5,000. It makes no difference whether you want help, rent, tenants, a business opening, real estate’ boarders, whether vou have something to buy or sell or whether someéthing has been lost or found, if you are seeking quick results a Bulletin want, for sale or to rent advertisement should get your immediate attention, Publicity is what is necessary to fill such needs and it is assured in the greatest measure possible when advantage is taken of The Bul- It costs but a trifie, it reaches the people, The Bulletin has during the past week furnished the following looking for, your increased if you you may be be manifoldly employment, a always at your command. Make that there were no signs of a fire at Thompsonville, a few miles to the north. - The car was a closed one and when a clerk went into it just above Windsor Locks he found it filled with smoke. Arriving bere, the mail car was un- coupled from the rest of the train. Local firemen had hose laid, but through a mistake in orders, the burn- ing car was shunted down the track, out of range of the hose. The clerks succeewed in saving 25 sacks of mall. The train was delayed two hours, and in the meantime, as the steam had been shut off, the many passengers suffered greatly from the cold. THAW ENJOYED CHRISTMAS WITH MEMBERS OF FAMILY In Private House He Has Leased at Manchester, N. H. Manchester, N. H., Dec. 25.—Harry K. Thaw enjoyed Christmas with members of his family in the privacy of the house he has leased during his stay here. His mother, Mary Copley Thaw, arrived from Piftsburgh today in company with her daughter, Mrs. G. G. Whitney, formerly Countess of Yarmouth, and Mr. Whitney, who Joired Mrs. Thaw in Boston. The little narty was met at the sta- tion by Thaw in a limousine. The presence of Deputy Sheriff Stevens, one of the fugitive’s constant attendants, had no perceptible effect upon the merry exchange of family greetings. The officer heiped stow away many Christmas packages in the automobiles and accompanied the party to Thaw's residence, where the family at once went into seclusion. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Whitney returned to their home in Milton, Mass. Mrs. Thaw expects to remain with her son for the next few days. During the morning Thaw went to the state Industrial school to witness an exhibition of stereopticon views made possible by an outfit he had pre- sented to the institution. BOSTON FIREMAN KIiLLED WHILE WALKING IN SLEEP, Had Narrowly Escaped Death at Fire the Night Before. Boston, Dec. 25.—After-he had nar- rowly escaped death last night in fighting a fire, Thomas W. Devaney, a fireman, was killed six hours later by falling through the sliding pole hole in his engine house while walking in his sleep. He was one of twenty fire- men who were slightly hurt when a floor fell during a filge on Pearl street earlier in the night. Government Seizes Wheat of New South Wales. Sydney, N. 8. W, Dec. 25, via Lon- don, 2.10 p. m.—The government has seized the entlre stock of .wheat of New South Wales, excepting the amount needed for seed supplies for the farmers. This action is aimed at speculators, who, taking advantage of war conditions, have been seeking to inflate prices. The government has fixed a price for the wheat of five chillings (8$1.20) per ‘bushel. Two Brothers Drowned. Boston, Dec. 25.—While returning from a Christmas celebration tonight, Anthony Buck and his brother Stanley, both young men, broke through the ice of the Neponset river and were drowned. Th companion, G. H. Brown, was rescued by C. A. Norton, ‘who rushed into the stream and drag- ized him to the shore, the extreme. The debate extended all through the day and on into the night. The house was unable to compose its differences and there was no sign that the debate was approaching its end when,. shortly before 10 o’clock, it was announced that Emperor Ydshihito hag exercised his royal prerogative, dis- solving the diet. Emperor Discouraged Wrangling. The diet was convened on Dec. 5 Baron Kato, minister of foreign af- fairs, in an address at that time, ap- pealed to the diet to lay aside political strife in view of the unsettleq inter- naional situation. It wyas the em- peror'’s wish, he said, that the session should not be marked by political wrangling. ‘There . were indications, however, that the opposition could not be pla- cated so long as the government in- sisted upon its programme and it was evident that the struggle would center about the question of increasing the army. The proposal to add two more divigions of the amy in Korea caused the collapse of the last Saionje minis- try, and it was felt that on this occa- slon the army question was likely to lead to the collapse of the cabinet or the dissolution of the cabinet. Great Demonstration in House. ‘When the declsion was announced there was a great commotion in the house and cheers from the government side. The premier, Count Okuma, scored the opposition for “impeding the na- tional welfare.” Failing to find a flaw in the policy of Foreign Minister Kato regarding China, they centered their attack on the army. He denied that the proposals meant the expansion of the army and militarism. The army measure was rejected by a majority of 65, but the house approved the nayal increase by a majority of 7. A rescript suspends the house of peers pending the election, which prob- ably will be held in March. Considerable opposition developed in the house of representatives to the budget for 1915, which showed an es- timated expenditure of 556,000,000 ven ($278,000,000) and a decrease of the revenues of $04,500,000. Recent des- patches from Tokio have stated that there was good reason to believe that unless the house adopted the budget it would be dissolved by the emperor, Maharaja of Sikkim Dead. London, Dec. 15 (correspondence of The . Associated. Press).—A telegram from Calcutta announces the death of His Highness Sidkang Tulka, Maha- raja of Sikkim, in the eastern Hima- layas. He succeeded his father, the late Sir Thotub Mangyal, only a few months - aj Sidkang was the first rules of his remote state to- come into direct’ contact’ with western civiliza- tion. .He spent two vears at Oxford university. Russians Hold 374,406 Prisoners. London, Dee. 25, 10.30 p. m.—Accord- ing to a Petrograd despatch to Reu- ter's Telegram company, the number of German prisoners registered in Russia is 1,140 officers and 131,700 men: the number of Austrians regis- tered is 3,166 officers and 221,400 men. The Slav prisoners have asked for Russlan naturalization so that they may be sent against the Turks, 40,000 Bags of “Goodies” Distributed. San Francisco, Dec. 25.—Forty thou- #and bags of nuts, raisins, candies and fruit were distributed to the children of this city today at the foot of a tow- ering Christmas tree in the grounds of the Panama-Pacific international expo- e e e et e e AR o B A SR, S SR S SRS, S PSSR SR L T T P T R RS Y adonl s R s TR ka0 R A L SRR B B M R B AL 8 Ao RERER A ol BRSSO A e GRS , and fts Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City's Population Dissolution of Condensed Telegrams The Arizona prohibition law will go into effect’Jan. 1. - " Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Boston. The Century Opera Company which is giving Grand Opera in English at gmoa.;u will suspend operations on The announcement is made that the Swedish government has decided to prolong the moratorium for foreign degts until March 1. The weather will be colder in the Middle Atlantic states on Saturday and cold weather will continue Saturday and Sunday in New England. The! newspaper Stampa, at Turin, Italy, reports a great defeat for the French in Morocco. The French lost 30 officers and 1,200 men killed. s - Mrs. Hannah Fairbanks, Fay is dead at Worcester, Mass, 100 years old. She was a native of Harvard, Mass., where she was born October 23, 1814. Stock Growers at Miles City, Mont., are in receipt of orders from agents of the Italian government for ten thou- sand horses for cavalry and artillery service. ' Constantinople claims that an Eng- lish cruiser endeavored to enter the Gulf of Akabah ‘the eastern horn of the Red Sea) but was forced to with- draw. The police continued their investi- gation as to the cause of the fire in Orange street, New Haven, in which Miss Carrie Pollard of Waterbury, lost her life. The selection of Frederick Bogue of East Machias, Me., as an alde-de-camp on his staff with the title of major was announced by Governor-Elect Oakley C. Curtis. A man whom the police believe to be Alfraile Annan, of Louisville, Ky., was shot and killed when he attempt- ed to hold up and rob a restaurant at Cincin: L The first direct shipment of cotton from Galveston to Bremen since the outbreak of the European war is being carried by the American steamship Pathfinder. British colliers in the canal zone Bulletin Telegraph Local General Total || \iions according to the canal rocord Saturday, Dec. 19.. 87 136 026 4449 |HIS%; Pecomber 16, Just ", reoived tut Monday, Heg. 215 =89 130 260 479 qeBecause he ;.f..l;..u to pay him a Tuesday: = Dec. 22.. 92 144 162 308 || fase. is alieged to have:wicked Tar: Wednesday, Dee. 23.. 100 138 . 284350 Ar e e i s Thursday, - Dec. 24.. 107 139 303 569 A German aeroplane trying 16 redch Friday, Bec.. 2543 8dv< 2162 - 203:- 449" IRE bronsht dorn T the o et el ol |Frt O R i aas R - o FOBRfS (.o oiove . 28507 ST 8807 T HGHDTE (AR A violent resolution has broken out in Albania against Essad Pasha, whom Turkey established as ruler there when the Ottoman government broke into the Buropean war. Efforts made to promote education in the southern states are summarized jn the sixth installment of the report of the genereal education board, found- ed by John D. Rockefeller. Charles McMonies, of Lyons, Neb., serving a five year sentence in Leav- enworth penitentiary, received a Christmas present from President ‘Wilson in the form of a pardon. Pope Bene. part of Christmas to developing his plan for the exchange of wounded prisoners. After the veligious service he spent some time with relatives. Miss Mildred L. Martin, manager of Roberts and Company, of Cleve- land, Ohfo, a loan concern, was fined $100 and costs in municipal court for violating the state salary loan law. Santa Claus, disguised as a fur-clad passenger in a motor runabout, whiz- zed down Fifth Avenue yesterday Slowing up at every crossing to hand out $5 gold pieces to traffice policemen. Official representatives of the Bri- tish .government examined with the X-Ray 10,000 bales of cotton consign- edo to Bremen, Germany, to determine whether they contained contraband of war. Former State Senator George K. Cetone, of Dayton, Ohio, serving three years in the penitentiary for complici- ty in the legislative bribery scandal in 1911, was granted a pardon by Govern- or Col. The British steamer Farrona with 256,000 bushels of wheat provided by the American Commission for the Re- lief of Belgian non-combatants, which sailed from Philadelphia, is bound for Rotterdam. The Petrograd correspondent of the London Morning Post reports that Russia has been forced to give up the attempt to take Cracow and must re- tire to the inner line of defense on the Warsaw-Vistula front. The Austro-Hungarian ambassador, Dr. Constan Dumba, issued a state- ment denying as absolutely unfounded published reports that Austro-Hus- gary is tired o fthe war or has made unofficial peace overtures to the allies. Germany has notified some of the neugral countries having consuls in Belgian territory now under German military autherity that the exequators crediting the consuls to Belgium will not be recognized further, though pro- vislonal recognition will be granted to thoge whose countries so desire. A swindler, known to the police as the “Christmas forger,” who during the shopping season last Chritmas is said to have obtained $21,000 in Bos- ton, New York and Philadelphia- has cheated Chicago merchants out of thousands of dollars within _the last week. Mayor James Roiph, Jr, of San Francisco, Cal, summarily dismissed from office the entire fire commission because of the removal by the body several days azo of Chief Thomas Murphy without according him the right of trial as provided in the city charfer. 3 English Trawler Sunk by Mine. Grimsby, England, Dec. 25. via Lon- don, Dec. 26, 2.30 a. m—The trawler Ocano was sunk by a mine today. Eight men were drowned, only the second enxineer being saved. 3 Conovan Contests Elecli_ol_l_ of Hill ALLEGES ILLEGAL ACTIONS BY CONGRESSMAN-ELECT SAYS HE EVADED LAW ——— In the Securing of Contributions and Method of Disbursement—Numerous Other Violations of Law Charged in Complants, Norwalk, Conn, Dec. 25.—The Christmas gift of Congressman Jere- miah Donovan to Congressman-elect E.'J. Hill was in the form of a notice that the latter's election to congress Will be contested. The complaint sets forth at considerable length, numer- ous allegations of violation of election laws ;‘ A. C, Wheeler of Norwalk as Ppolitis agent for Mr. Hill and as a basis of complaint recites from state- ments of election -accounts filed both in Washington and In Hartford. The certificate accompanying the complaint is Sworn to by Mr. Donovan before Homer S. Cummings, democratic na- tional committeeman from Connecti- cut, as a notary public. Complaint Based on Two Counts. The complaint is based upon the two_election acco one being that filed with the clerk of the house in (Continued on Page Six) PRESIDENT GUTIERREZ SELECTS NEW CABINET. With the Exception of Portfolics of Justice and Interior. Washington, Dec. 25.—Provisional President Gutierrez of Mexico has completed the selection of his cabinet, with the exception of the portfolios of Jjustice and interior, by appointing men from both the Villa and Zapata follow - ings. His representatives here today received a message giving the compo- sition of the new cabinet as foilows: Foreign Relations—Jose Ortiz Rod- riguez. Jose Isabel Robles. War—General Public Works—Valentin Gama. Education—Jose Vasconcelos. C(iommnnlcauons — Jose Rodriguez ‘abo. o Ericulture—General Manuel Pala- OX. 1] and Palafox are Zapata fol- lowers, the latter formerir was Zapa- ta’s secretary. _ The other members are of g oS tor- za here and ted England on a special mission. Yool The Gutlerrez government, today's message sald, is doing away with the military tribunals_and is administer- Ing justice through civil tribunals. STORIES OF EXECUTIONS IN MEXICAN CAPITAL Brought to El Paso, Tex., by Late A s El Paso, Tex. Dec. 25—Storles of executions in the patio of the peni- tentiary or mysterious shootings in the streets were brought here today by arrivals from Mexico City. These Mexicans, who declined to be quoted, told of rumors current in Mexico City that partisans of Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zanata feared a break be- tween the leaders. These same reports credit many of the reported execu- tions to Colonel Rodolfo Fierro, & member of Villa’s staff. OBITUARY. Dr. Minor C. Hazen. Haddam, Conn., Dec. 25.—Dr. Minor C. Hazen, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Middlesex county, died suddenly at his home here tonight, He was about 85 vears old. John Lan Lewiston, ldaho, Dec. Lane, major of artillery 25—Jobn under eGn- eral Robert E. Lee in the Civil war, died at his home here yesterday. He was a son of General Joseph Lane, former United States senator and first governar of Oregon. Samuel W. Baldwin. Eridgeport, Conn., Dec. 25.—Samuei N W. Baldwin, one of Bridgeport’s old- est and most prominent citizens and the oldest bank official in the country, in point of service, died in his home at 5%4 State street at noon today at the age of 91 years. He was president of the Connectlcut National and People’s Savings banks and a member of T. Hawley & com- pany. Mrs. Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. New York, Dec. 25.—Mrs. Charlotte Beebe Wilbour who was a pioneer in advocating women’s suffrage in this country, a co-worker of Susan B. An- thony, died at her home here . She was 81 years old and the widow of Charles E. Wilbour, the Egyptolo- gist. Mrs. Wilbour was born in East Hartford, Conn., and after completing her education at Wilbraham academy, Massachusetts, she began to work for the cause of woman suffrage. She was one of the founders of the Sorosis club and the Association for the Advance- Had 150 Homeless Men as Guests. Kansas City, ment of Women. Mo., Dec. 25.—One hundred and fifty homeless men were the guests of Frank P. Waish, chair- man of the Urited States commission on industrial relations at Christmas dinner today. The men had refused to stand in line at municipal and char- itable dinners and word of their plight went to Mr, Walsh. He immediately ordered a ‘caterer to serve a meal for them in a downtown ball. Election Frauds at Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. 25.—Forty- ‘I.l men were arrested here late to- ight by United States marshals on in- dictments returned by the federal grand jury in Indianapolls charging election frauds. It is said that more than two hundred are to be arrested for the alleged offenses. All of the men were released on $2,500 bonds each. 4 Cold Chfistmas in Duluth. D\n.lut}n= Miin., Dec. 25.—A tempera- ture of 17 degree zero character- ized Duluth’s Christmas day. 1he mu- nicipal Chris.mas tree, a giant pine ‘brought from the north woods, n meas- ured 75 feet In Leight,