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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-17

The Healer Of Skin Diseases"
Relieves and quickly heals cold sores.
chapped skin, frost bites. chilbIainz
etc. Price 25c. every box guaranteed.
All druggists.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
IVvonnan.

Woman.
into trouble the
Of is, "How shall
When q woman
= first thought is,
ar this misery ?'-
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
A Big Benefit.

The fancy articles and food sale
conducted by the ladies of the Metho-
dist church in the Horton building
last Tuesday afternoon and evening
was "a big success. The ladies took
in $122.40 and there are several dol
lars yet to come in. The ladies are
jubilant and bubbling with thankful
ness; as one of them wrote asking
The News to say: 1--WE are very
grateful to Mrs. Horton for her do
nation of the building, the visiting la
dies who gave their time and donated
literally, then, when you are through
with them, PLEASE THANK EV-
ERYBODY, for there were but few
in town who did not help us in some
way. We certainly appreciate every
thing that was done for US. We only
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
WOMAN 81 YEARS OLD
Made Strong By Vinol

Greenville, S. C.,-"I want others to
know of the great benefit l have de-
rived from Vinol. am 81 years old
and Vinol has given me strength, q
healthy appetite and overcame nervous
ness. 1t is the best tonic recon-
structor I ever used. - Mrs. M. A.
HUTCHINSON.
Vinol is a delicious cod liver and
iron tonic without oil, guaranteed to
overcome run down, weak, devitalized
conditions and for chronic coughs
and colds.
Ackerman-Stewart Drug Co. Palatks.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
lad about $500 expense, SO we did

had about $500 expense, SO we did
fine"
That is all right; it is well to be
thankful, but in the opinion of The
News these good ladies should turn
their thanksgiving guns on them
selves. They were the real givers;
the sacrifice of time and money was
theirs; that food and all that fancy
work cost them real money; those who
bought got value received. But it
was a happy sacrifice, and the ladies
are to be congratulated on the spirit
in which it was made.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
His Following.

Friend-"When you delivered your
lecture on Browning in that little
town you said you were going to last
summer, did the audience seem to fol-
low your" Lecturer-"Oh, yes; they
rose as one man and followed me to
the nearest freight train. Florida
Times Union.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
Anse.ed the Hair.

The fair creatures head looked like
Q haystack. Each separate hair stood
out. What's the matter, dear? Your
hair Is standing on end" l put it up
in curl papers last night. and the
newspaper used was filled with hor-
rible crimes"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18

and half and held the absorbed in
terest of his hearers. At the close of
the address, an opportunity was given
the people to come forward and meet
Mr.. Bryan, privilege all gladly well
coined.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
coLDs.GRIPPE.FEvERS

Cured quickly by taking Quick's Chill
Tonic. Guaranteed by ]. H. Haugh-
TIN, 25c.
Children love it.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18

NUdSC DUUI, 1UTkSIIITV UUuIIlS,
Brown Gravy,
Drowned Potatoes, Cauliflower.
Fresh beets, Picked, Rolls,
Plum Pudding-Hard Sauce,
Tea, Coffee.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
10 Time.

ptio Time.
back to the time,
b before we were
Rere in a frame of
anybody had come
y for a million dol
hfense or anything
b, we'd have gone
1t for him.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
With Everybody?

With Everybody?
lit finding dispo-
~ to a disordered
q With good diges-
I0ys good natured,
been permanently
1berlain's Tablets
ring. These Ia
stomach and en-
y functions nat
5erywhere.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-18
Wifey's Weaknesses.

SIS your wife outspoken?"
she's usually out, and when she's.
out she's usually speaking"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
FIGHT WON FOR NORFOLK
Hts Nnv!-Nnrd VIII Br Equipped rol
Hmlldine OF Nations
WnrshIps.

WASHINGTON. August l7.--As the
naval appropriation bill finally was
perfected by Senate and House con-
ferees to-day the navy yards at Noi :
folk. Charleston. New Orleans. Puget
Sound. Boston, Portsmouth and Phila-
delphia will bo equipped to build war
ships. The S1,250,000 for additional inn
provemcnts for the Charleston yard. in
cludinE dry dock. was stricken out.
leaving the total of the perfected DILL
S2I3.33I.S43.
All the disputed points now are
cleared up. and the bill with the big
building program, the greatest in the
history of tho United States. already
perfected, is ready for the Presidents
signature.
Provision for the cuuippine OF the
seven navy yards was contained in the
original bill and Il hard fight on il was
made. but the conferccs finally decided
10 retain them in the measure. Scna :
tor Tillman, chairman of the Naval
Committee. consented to have the spe-
cial Charleston appropriation clint
mated, after Chairman Padgett OF the
House committee, had promised that
he would support a similar appropria
tion next year. provided committee
authorized to investigate the advisa
htiitN OF such q project reported IA
vorably.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
CHILE WANTS LOAN
Syndicate of New York Bnnkcrx Con-
sidcrs Advancing S50,OOO. 900 to
South American Government

NEW YORK, August l7.--A loan OF
<50.0o0.o0o TO the Chilean government
now under consideration by n syndi-
;ate composed of J. +. Morgan & Co..
he National City Bank and the Guar
anty Trust Company. The National
City Bank has a branch in Valparaiso.
Britain, II was learned to-day be-
sides trying to sell American securities
here. now is trying To place Chilean
10 per cent loans. Several Chilean
oans were made in England formerly
iby Rothschilds. They have been con-
ideTed good Investments.
Business is good in Chile. and the
ate of exchange has risen in the last
two years more than 35 per cent.
The money. II was developed by a
special agent of the United States gov
ernment, is needed for railroad build
ling and other public works. as we'll
las t9 pay for military and naval cstab-
shments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
BERLIN CLAIMS THAT ALI.
ATTACKS ARE, UE;PUI,SEJ

BERLIN, August l7.-French and
British troops made heavy attacks on
the Somme front yesterday, but were
beaten back by the Germans, says the
official announcement of to-day, which
follows:
The enemys fire increased at times
TO great violence west of Wytschacte
and on the La Bassee Canal and to tho
south thereof.
After strong British attacks from
the Ovillers- Poziercs line and west OF
Foureaux wood had been repulscd in
the morning. the French. after the
strongest artillery preparation. ad-
vanced to the assault between Guille-
mont and the Sommc, and NJ the same
time very considerable British forces
advanced between Pozieres and Fou-
reaux wood. The assault failed. as did
five nocturnal attacks attempted by
the French. After stubborn lighting
portions of the enemy troops which
penetrated our positions west of Fou-
reaux wood and south of Maurepas were
driven back again. The enemy's losses
were, heavy.
south OF the Somme lighting took
place In tho neighborhood OF Belloy.
Tho French obtained foothold here
|, In our frst-line trenches over a width
OF about 800 meters. East thereof and
- Continued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
AGAIN IN FULL SWING
Gcrmnny's Submarine Warfare Against
Mcrchnnt Ships Has Been
Renewed.

PARIS. August l7.-Cicrmany's sub
marine warfare against merchant "hips
is again in full swing. according TO the
naval expert of tho Temps. The Temps
declares that this new submarine cam
paign follows the German note to the
United States of February 10. in which
il was said:
Merchant ships carrying guns cah-
not be considered as peaceful ships"
According TO the Temps the Ger
mans now are acting under this notice,
and says that three days ago the
Italian ship Plata repuscd with gun
fire attacks of an enemy submarine.
The article concludes with an en-
phatic declaration that n similar course
will he followed by other commanders
of allied merchant ships. undismayed
by the murder of Captain Fryatt''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
MORE MONEY FOR "DRYS"
MIR. mud Mrs. John y. COnin Con-
tribute S5O.Oo0 To Pnrty's Cam
pniEn Fund.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. August IL
An additional gift of S50.0OO tn the
National Prohibition party's campaign
fund by Mr.. and Mrs. John T.. Collin,
OF Johnstown. Fla. was announced here
to-day. They previously had given
$4,000 to the fund. The 100000 is to
he made The nucleus for campaign
Of Si.00o.0o0. The gifts arc in the
nature Of property and Florida real
estate.
For the purpoSc OF handling the
property thus acquired a charter or
Sanization to bo known as the Pro-
hibition Foundation has been formed
by the national party leaders. It's
members include the nine men on the
executive committee and number Of
the general national committee
The foundation will serve as "a clear
nI-housc for al general and special
FUNDS which may be turned over TO
the national COMMITTEES. The cxpendi-
tnre of tho money will bc largely in
the hands OF Virgil G. Htnshaw, of
Chicago the national chairman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
DEUTSCHLAND SIGHTED
warren Liner Sachem Hiring. Report OF
Hafihg Seen German Merchant
SubmersibIc

BOSTON. August 1.-THE sighting of
a large submarine, believed to be the
ierman merchantmen Deutschland off
the Grand Banks on Saturday was re-
ported by members OF the crew of the
warren liner Sachem. in tonight from
La Pa!!ce. France, and Liverpool. The
submersible was travelling in a north
eastcrlE direction AZ moderate speed
Soon after the submarine was sighted
the steamer was turned toward her. tho
Sachem's officers believing at first that
she was dismasted vessel few
minutes later the submarine sub
merged and was not seen again
The Guartermaster said that on her
second day out from France the
Sachem was pursued for eight hours
by two submarines. believed to be Ger
man. The Sachem, making fourteen
knots q hour. succeeded in keeping
out OF anger.
The nrsuit was ended. according 10
the quartermaster. when British patrol
boats appeared and fred several shots
AT the submarines. with what result IL
is not known.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
siN GERMAN ATTACKS
DEATEN OEE HN URI,IISI

LONDON. August l7.-Six determined
German counterattacks on the British
trenches northwest OF Pozicrcs were re
pulsed. with heavy losses TO the at
| tackers, according TO the official state
ment issued by the War Office tonight.
Northwest of Bazentin the British cap
tured about 1900 yards Of German
trenches
The statement follows:
'On our riGht there was considerable
activity all day. Last night and early
this morning the enemy delivered a
series Of determined counterattacks on
our trenches northwes; Of Pozieres on
"A broad front with considerable forces.
Six times his infantry advanced TO the
attack, but ran back. suffering very
heavy losses. Our guns and machine
guns did great execution. In no cases
did he succeed in entering our lines.
Northwest of Bazentin we captured
about 100 yards OF trenches. a coun-
terattack made by the enemy to-day
from Martinpuich was repulsed, and
some prisoners were captured by us.
A German aeroplane was brought down
behind our lines near Pozercs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
Gasoline Is Going
Down to 20 Cents

NEW YORK. August i7.-GasoIInc
will fall to 20 cents N gnllon within
ten days or two weeks. Standard
OIL officials nnid to-day. At the sta
tions about town the gallon rnte
WAS 23 cents. which represented n
3-ccnt drop within tho lust five du w.
Although the Middle West states
were selling SnsOlinc for IT% cents,
there is little likelihood of this re-
duced figure striking New York he
fore II month, II ut NIL. experts said.
The explanation for this drop In
motor fuel is nscrihed to the extra
Orttinury output of the crudc-OiI
wells that were drilled last year and
now nre yielding. As u consequence
Of their exceptional output In the
Inst few weeks. the rrude-oil quota
tiOn Inns fallen. nnd with II KnsOlinc,
tho price Of which Is regulated en-
tirciy by tho production OF crude oil.
standard OH officials sntd the full
effect of this crudc-oii production
Will he over within two weeks, md
Susolinc prices then will have
renchcd their minimum. New veIIs
are being drilled. hut their yield
Will not he npprccinbIe in the
market Of the near future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
CITY OFFICIALS INDICTED
They Must Face Jury on Charge.
Growing Out of Recent Liquor
Sensations.

Scale. ALA. August 17.-Seven-
teen indictments against Girard men.
charging various offenses in connec-
tion with thu recent liquor raids in that
sown. to-day returned by the
grand jury here Several OF the in
diCtments arc understood TO be against
Girard city officials. Sheriff Lindsey,
of Russell County. announced tonight
that he would arrest tho indicted men
Tomorrow Reports that all members
OF the Girard Council were arrested
to-day were denied tonight. Mayor
Earl Morgan and Clerk of Council A
Weaver. who were arrested on
charges Of bribery yesterday. to-day
were Indicted and their bonds raised
from $500 TO $1,000 each.
John Oakes. town marshal Of Girard
to-day was sentenced to two years
Imprisonment. He was convicted ycs-
terday. All old city officials Of Girard
to-day agreed to resign. TO take Of
feet as soon as the city's books can be
arranged for transfer to the new Of
ficials. The new board. as agreed upon
Will be sworn into Office tomorrow
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
no INFANTRY ACTIONS
ALONG FRENCH FRONT

PARIS. August II (via London).-
The French official communication this
evening says:
"On the Somme front bur artillery
was active to-day. and carried out
numerous destructive bomba rdments
against enemy organizations. There
has been no infantry action.
"The number uf unwounded pris-
oners taken north of the Sommc yes
terday exceeds 200. We also captured
FIVE machine guns.
There has been the usual cannon
ade on the remainder of the front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
Denmark Political
Situation Tangled
Question Of Sale Of West Indies
10 United States Practically
Is Lost Sight Of.

COPENHAGEN, August II tvia Lon
don. August lS).-The political stu-
alton resulting from the Danish West
indies question, is SO tangled that not
even the best informed politicians ven
ture to predict what developments may
be expected. The question of the sale
OF the islands to the United States
which was almost lost sight of early
in the debate in the Folkething. now
has been showed completely into the
background. The various parties in
the Rissdag will hold their first caucus
on Saturday to consider the govern
mcnts proposal for the formation of n
coalition Cabinet. and indications ap-
pear t" forcshalow the rejection Of the
governments proposal. Such n reiec-
ton would carry with ii the proposal
for Il plebiscite on the sale of the is
lands and defer a decision on this mat
ter until the general elections which
would then probably be unavoidable
despite the governments reluctance to
have campaign conducted before the
close OF the war
The party of the Left In the Lands
thing is opposed to the sale OF the is
lands. although considerable number
of the members are personally In favor
OF IL. JoerEen Petersen, president OF
the Left. explained the position OF the
party in an interview with a represen-
tatire OF the Associated Press.
"A plebisc,te would have to be held
under the new constitution he said
That is 10 say, there would be 100000
to 100000 new voters. who are utterly
ignorant OF political questions and un-
used to the exercise Of the franchise.
These voters ought not to be ask cd
to vote on any subject without a previ-
Gus opportunity for the parties to con-
duct an educational campaign. Such
a camppiEn would naturally precede a
general election. but not n plebScitc."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
QUESTION TAKES on
LARGER PROPORTIONS

PARIS August 1.-THE Temps,
treating at length the negotiations for
the sale OF the Danish West Indies to
the United states, says the question is
gradually taking on larger proportions
than the one between the governments
Immediately concerned, and is becom-
ing international II points out that
the Danish Finance Minister, NJ. Bran
des. declared the government had de-
cidcd to sell the islands because it was
feared they might be taken away by
force.
The Temps also says that the cession
OF the islands by Denmark was under
taken probably with the desire Of oh
tanning the support Of the United States
when the Schleswis-H Holstei! question
is brought before tho peace Congress
at tho end OF the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
SNAKE BITES INCREASE
Larger Number of Poisonous Reptilcn
Due to Coming Up of Second
Growth Timber.

NEW YORK. August 17.-Dcaths
from snake bites in the United States
arc increasing. according to Raymond
l.. Ditmars, curator at the Bronx Zoo
logical Park. There are three or
four deaths every year now." said Mr..
Ditmars, whereas four or five years
ago ii was rare to hear of more than
one every other year.
The increase is in the timbcrcd re-
gions of the East. Tcre in the Ea Il
people do not realize how common
poisonous snakes are. | think the
copperheads ana rattlcsnakcs arc on
the increase in the East. due to the
second growth timber coming up"
Rattlcsnake bites. Mr.. Ditmars said.
arc seldom fatal if properly treated
copperhead bites almost never.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
VIOLENT DRIVES
BREAK AGAINST
BRITISH LINES
Germans Make Six Desper-
ate, Futile Efforts to Re-
gain Ground.
EVEN LOSE 100 YARDS
OF THEIR OWN TRENCHES
No Counterattacks Made Where
Allies Won Victory on
Wednesday.
NO CHANGES or IMPORTANCE
EVEN LOSE 100 YARDS
OF THEIR OWN TRENCHES
NO CHANGES or IMPORTANCE
Mystery as to Situation in East
Where Both Sides Are
Silent

LONDON. August l7-For the first
ime In weeks no change OF Importance
|"as reported in any thcatcr Of tho war
fn Thursday. The most violent nght-
nE took place on the western end Of
ne British salient on the Somme, where
|si1 times the Germans advanced In
3iorce in desperate effort TO bend
PACK the British lines northwest OF
|Po<ieres. The War Office reports that
All OF these assaults were repulscd with
ne1vy losses. and that the British In
|'urn captured about 100 yards of
trenches northwest of Bazentin
The Germans. contrary TO their usual
practice. so far have made no attempt
10 deliver countcrattack in a region
where the French and British claim
10 have captured nearly three miles OF
trenches on Wednesday The French
are busily consolidating their gains.
and report no action OF Importance on
any section OF their front, including
tine Nerdun region.
Some mystery exists as to the situa-
tion on the eastern front For two
consecutive days the Russians have
confined themselves to brief state
ments that nothing OF Importance had
occurred. The Austrian and German
War Offices have been almost equally
uHcomrnunioative The only fighting
mentioned by Vienna was the repulse
lof RUSSIAN attacks on the lines OF Cen
efal ron Boehm Ermolli. who is in
command Of the Teutonic forces retir-
ig from the Tarnopol front. Berlin
reports the repulsc Of Russian attacks
south OF Brody.
Tho iull In tho Italian operations
aghinst Trieste is unoffcially explained
from Rome as due TO General Cadorna' g
desire TO straighten his lines before
proceeding with a general offensive
AGAINST the great Austrian seaport
Austrian seaplanes have again raided
Venice. but Rome says they caused only
slight damage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
DANIELS Is GRATIFlED
Hc Compliments Naval hcndcmy ,,r
Hesuifs of It's Target
Practice.

WASHINGTON. August iT--Sccrctarv
Daniels wrote To Captain Ebcrle, SUI
perintendent of the Naval Academy.
to-day. expressing qualification at the
results OF target practice by the
academic practice squadron this week.
The department. believes that the
expenditures of ammunition involved
was the most profitable in return OF
any on record" wrote the secretary.
The scores OF the practice squadron
ships were not disclosed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
Hand of Britain
LsFeh bySweden
No Further Exports viii Be
Permitted Except Under
Most Rigid Guarantee.

LONDON. August IA proclana-
tion is about to be issued prohibiting
tho expectation to Sweden of all COM
moditieH except on presentation 10 the
customs officials OF a Swedish t-ndc
omission guarantee.
1t liz explained that The Swedish war
trade law of 1916 makes it Illegal for n
Swedish importer to furnish an cx-
porter in the United Kingdom with
information as to the disposal of goods
The exporter. therefore. often is
obliged TO admit that he is unable t,.
furnish evidence that he has taken rea-
sonable precaution TO insure that the
goods he exports reaches the proper
destination.
1t has become necessary. therefore.
to make all exports to Sweden. with a
few minor exceptions. dependen. upon
the production of guarantee signed
by the importer and sanctioned and
registered by The proper department of
the swedish government 10 the effect
tnat both the goods and their products
VIII not be re-exportcd
The present trade agreement between
the two nations applies strictly to cx-
ports from the United Kingdom, and
Sweden has declined positively to make
any agreement with regard TO i'm
ports from other nations
imports from other nations into
sweden. however, still must pass
through the blockade. and in the event
that Sweden is not willing to grant sd :
ditional guarantees. il is said at tho
Foreign Office that further measures
may be necessary
The Foreign Once officials admitted,
there was some justification in the view
taken by the English press that the
new measure was To some oxto,,
taliatory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
GETS HIS POT OF GOLD
He'll Hop Finds END of Ills Rainbnyy,
nnd Now In Worth
100000.

CHICAGO. August 17.-F'rank c. Hill.
a bellboy at the Congress Hotel, found
the end OF his rainbow day, and the
proverbial pot of gold was there with
about $4,000 In 1t. While shuniins
baggage this morning. Hill received a
wire that his aunt. Mrs. Ben Snow, of
Rochester. n. Y, had died very sud
denly leaving an estate of 100000. of
which young IIll was TO receive one
fifth. Hill Immediately gave notice
and left tonight for Rochester
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-18
WINS APPLE SHOW CUP
NirEinin State Horticultural Society y
captures Honor mt Niagara
Falls Exhibition.

NIAGARA FALLS. n. Y, August II.
The Virginia State horticultural So
ciety won the sweepstakes cup i'm the
big apple show given here by the
international Apple Shippers Associa- :
ton. Competition by all the States
was keen. particularly the great apple
producing States OF the Northwest.