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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
POWER SCHOONER WRECKED
CREW WADEs ASHORE

(By Associated Press.l
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-- The
power schooner Primrose. bound
from San Pedro to Yaquina Bay, was
swept ashore at Ocean Beach here.
The crew of three waded ashore.
The vessel was slightly damaged
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
MEN
IN NYE COUNTY

The county officers are waiting for
the signature of the president to
make the new conscription bill a
law. They have been advised by
Lieutenant Governor Sullivan of what
is expected Of them and are prepar-
ed to carry out their instructions
as quickly as possible The work
OF registering the eligibles between
the ages of q and 81 will be in the
hands of Sheriff w. R. Thomas
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
ITALIANS BEGIN
ACTIVE OFFENSIVE
THRUST THROUGH THE LINES
or AUSTRIA EAST OF
GoRlZlA

(By Associated Press.)
ROME, May 15.-Italians took the
offensive today and progressed in
the PLAYA area on the slopes Of
Monte Cucco on the hills east Of
Gorilla and vertoibizza and also
made a thrust into the northern sec
tion of Carso. They reached and
wrecked the lines of the enemy east
of Dossofaiti, where they took pris-
oners.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
TAKE OATH OF LOYALTY
IN The OFFICERS CAMP

(By Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Ftf-
teen hundred stalwart youths swore
allegiance to the flag In the military
ceremonies at the opening Of the
officers reserve training camp in
the Presidio today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
KEYSTONE STATESMAN !, :
MAY GO TO JAPAN

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. G., May 1P.-
Roland s. Morris, of Philadelphia,
chairman of the Pennsylvania Dem
ocratic state committee, has virtually
been decided upon by the president
for ambassador to Japan, A
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
TEDDY DIVISION
WILL Be RAISED
coNFEREEs AGREE ON REPORT
ING THE ARMY BILL WITH
7. r. CONTINGENT

(Rx Associated Press.i
WASHINGTON, D, O., May 15.--
The conferees agreed to report the
army bill with provision author
izing the president to raise the Roose-
velt division. There will be no 9TH
er changes.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
ON PROHIBITION COMMITTEE

Governor Boyle has accepted the
invitation telegraphed to him by Pro
fessor Irving Fisher of Yale, offer
ing membership on committee Of
war prohibition
~&%sAse%4~%%&>~<<
chairman. Larry Glass. county clerk,
and Dr. C. J. Richards. acting for
the county phyaleiAn.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
EAGLES MAY BE EXEMPT
FROM DUES DURING WAR

tBv Associated Press.)
REDDDING. Cal. May 15.-Mem-
bers of the Eagles serving in the
army and navy will be exempted
from dues if the grand aerie ap-
proves. officers Of the state aerie
announce. Either Eureka or Santa
Maria will be chosen for the next
state areie.
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U-BOATS
TRAPPEDBY NETS
HOLLAND REPORTS ON THE oP'
ERATIoNs OF THE GERMAN
SUBMARINE FLEET
(By Associated Preas.l

AMSTERDAM. May l5.-The Ger
mans have about 325 submarines OPP
Grating, according to the Telegraph.
Eighty or 100 have been lost because
of British nets alone.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
MABEL VERNON HAS
TALK ON SUFFRAGE
APPEARS BEFORE SENATE COM.
MiTTEE TO URGE THE AN
THoNY AMENDMENT

(Dy AsaOcinted Freaa.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., May Ia
Another hearing on the proposed
constitutional amendment granting
suffrage to women was held by the
senate suffrage committee. Miss
Mabel Vernon, of Nevada, represent
ing the national women's party, ap-
peared in favor of the resolution.
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PEACE TALK.
NOT TIMELY
JUST NOW
GERMAN CHANCELLOR SAYS IT
is NOT ExPEDlENT TO
SPEAK JUST NOW

(By Associated Press.)
BERLIN, May 15.-Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg answered peace in
terpellations in the reichstag by say
ing 1t would not serve the interests
of his country to make declaration
and he therefore declined He said
that in discussing war acts the only
guiding line for him was an early
and satisfactory conclusion of the
war.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
BRITISH STRIKERS
RETURN TO WORK
MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL
WORKERS ARE GIVING UP
FIRST DEMANDS

tBy Associated PFess.l .s.
LONDON, May 15.-About hfty
per cent Of the engineers striking
in Manchester returned to work to-
day and II is expected that others
will follow tomorrow. Almost all
striking engineers in Liverpool also
returned to work.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
FRENCH BOAT sUBMARINEo


NHy AB9OFIdteu FNeHHsT
PARIS, May 15.-The French pas
senger steamer Medperda has been
sunk by submarine while voyaging
between oran, Algeria and Marseil-
les. The survivors were picked up.
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FIRES ON
SUPERIOR SHORES
FARM HOUSES DESTROYED AND
A SCHOOL HOUSE THREAT
EMEp ~ FLAMES

ihr Associated Preaa1
DULUTH, May l5.-Forest fires
wiped out one farm and threatened
a Catholic school for girls near
here. which was blazing on the roof
but was extInguished. A vast stretch
Of dry country Is afire Only a heavy
rain can check the ravages
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EIGHT CENTS POUND
THE PRICE OF FLOUR
ny Associated Press.)

tBy AsnOciated Preas.l
= SAN FRANCISCO. May ID =
: Flour reached SIS barrel =
. wholesale today, or four dollars =
= for a so pound sack at retail =
%~ = = . = . = . = = = =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
PRESIDENT
AROUSING
congress
CONGRESS SLEEPING WHILE THE
COUNTRY is MENAcEo BY
THE ENEMY
tBy Associated Presu.1

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 15.-
The president took steps to speed
up Congress and is thoroughly arous-
ed to the situation confronting the
administration. He win see the lead
ers tonight to urge and hasten meas
ures dealing with food control, build
ing the merchant fleet and the war
tax bill.
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SIOUX CITY, Ia, May l5.-- Hog
prices broke all records on the Sioux
City market yesterday, selling al
$16,25.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15

KENNETH JACKSON. the Las We
cas- raneher and attorney. has 70
tskn44 10 TenopAh.
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would permit Socialist representation
in the ministry. The council urged
soldiers to cease fraternizing with
the Germans and resume the often
sive against them, thus best serving
the cause OF general peace.
(Hy Associated PFess.D
PETROGRAD. May l5.-The eoun-
ell of soldiers and workingmen's
delegates issued a manifesto today
urging a continuance of the war and
declaring a separate peace impos-
sible. The manifesto said: THE
people do not wants war which was
started by the emperors and capital
lists of all countries. but we do not
forget the German regiments are
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
TO-DAY AND A YEAR AGO

Official readings Of the ther- .
m0meter by the United States =
ohsarYar At Tnnnnah: 9
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ders and Worken Alive Dangers Besetting the Conry
GAINING
LITTLE IN FRANCE

eBy Associated Press.l
PARIS, May 15.-Germans attack
ed today In an extended front. They
were repulsed by French fire and OBJ
tained a footing only in an advanced
trench. General Betain has been ap-
pointed commander-in-chief of the
French army on the French front
General Nivelle was placed in com
mand of a group of armies. General
Foch succeeds Peatin as chief or
staff of the ministry of war.
(By Associated Press.l
LONDON, May 15.-The Germans
launched a heavy attack on the Brit
ish positions in the Bullecourt region
and were repulsed in Bullecourt and
British advanced posts in the north
western portion Of the village were
forced back a short distance.
tBy Associated Presa.i
BERLIN. May I5.-The Germans
captured the farm of Steberthe, eas'
of Fort de Maison on the Aisn'
front.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-15
THE WEATHER

81. and Colder Tonight Wednesday
raIr Killing Frost in Morning,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
BOLTON
Meeting in the Interests of Education Auetion-Mott Family to Move to Vermont.

A meeting in the interests of educa- ton was held in Bolton hall last Tues 1 day evening The program consisted
 of the song Star Spangled Banner, demonstration of teaching a history class in physical training by Miss Daly, l 9 talk. Course of Study. by Supervisor I C. l.. Warner; Needs of the School by l l.. Garrison of WiIlimantic, and a talk on the war by ex-Senator Hamersly of Hartford. Carlos Ruggles of Springfield, for merly of Boston. is on a six months | trip to the west on business for the Carlos Ruggles Tumbler company of Springfield. l Elmer J. Finley of New York spent the week end with his mother. Mrs. E.. Jane Finley. l Miss Josephine Mathein of Preston was home for Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Sheridan an1 family have moved to South Manches- ter for the winter, to be near their and roads. Benefit Dance. There was a large attendance at the dance given in the Bolton hall last realized for the benefit of the hall Clarence Stetson of Cromwell spent Sunday at MT. and Mrs. Charles N. Loomis'.
 1nafleS F.. ' carpenter, WnO mas been in New Milford visiting for several weeks, is soon to go to Detroit. Mich,
 to spend the winter with his nephew and wife, MT, and Mrs. Henry Carpen- ter. .-
 Miss Adelia N. Loomis attended the meeting of East Central Pomona
 grange. No. 3, in Mapping Wednes- day.
 Walter A. Dewey of, Buckland is in town for a time.
 Mir. and Mrs. George T. Newcomb. who are spending some time in Hart ford, were at their Bolton home for a short stay recently. Will Move to Vermont. Arthur Mott who has been living
 on the Clark place at the Center, had
 public auction Wednesday. MT Mott
 is contemplating moving his family to
 Vermont
 Miss Annabel Post was a recent guest of Miss Mary Scanlon in New
 Britain. Mr. and Mrs C. S. Hutchinson of Hartford spent Sunday in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Harvest Supper and Sale Success
 Red Cross to Meet at Parsonage.

Merritt Smith, hunter, on Novem- Der 12th, picked a dandelion blossom Since then several other finds like his have been reported
 Mir. and Mrs. F. W. Brigham and their daughter, Dorothy, are enjoying week vacation, during which they will visit friends in New London and several other places. x H. NJ. Day and family have nov ed from the Spring Manor farm to . place on Spring Hill. Sale and Supper.
 The Aid Departments Harvest sup per and sale at Durham Memorial, on last Wednesday evening, was great success in attendance and finance, and wasn't that supper great!
 a Miss Maude Brigham visited Mrs. Arthur Cushman Thursday, her first outing since Rheumatism shut her in, some weeks ago.
 Mrs. Lucy Crane and her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Mcfarland, of East Mans field, visited w. H. Pollard, brother of Mrs. Crane, last Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Austin vis- -ited friends in Norwich from Satur- day to Monday.
 To Meet at Parsonage.
 The Red Gross Workers meeting will he held Thursday afternoon, at the parsonage.
 Devotional hour. Thursday evening. seven o'clock, at home of Mrs. Tilden.
 Thanksgiving sermon at Durham Memorial next Sunday morning. Offer ing for War Sufferers in Armenia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
HIGH COST OF wHIskEY
Reduces Saies-Fewer Cases in Town
 Court in Consequence.

The governments heavy war tax on distilled liquors has done some thing in the town of Killingiy that a no-iicense programme has often sought to do. but with varying sue cess-knocked the sales of whiskey down from 50 to 75 per cent, it is claimed by men who are keeping close tabs on the business. This is just what was predicted by many who have made. years of study of the liquor problem. Men who would and could get whiskey at low price continued to drink it. but now, even with plenty available, the high price is working like a charm in curtailing the amount consumed. That this is fast can be ascertained by anyone sufficiently interested to inquire. The loss of business on distilled liquors is greater in some licensed places than in oth- CTS. but it is heavy everywhere.
 The working of the heavy tax in the interest of temperance is also be- ginning to be reflected in the town court records. These are periods now, of course, when persons get locked up for having been intoxicated. but the number of arrests for that cause is shrinking, and will continue to shrink. U is predicted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
COUNTY CORN SHOW
Big Exhibit to Open Today-Asent B.
 w. Ellis Has Received Many Prom ising Entries.

The first county corn show under the auspices of the Windham County Farmers association is to be held here today. The entries have come in good number and the show is certain to prove of interest to all who are inte- as demonstrating what can be done in growing corn here in Connecticut, where the high record per acre for the country has been hung up this year, and by a North Woodstock young man Merrill Healey, son of l.. H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agri- culture. County Agent B. W. Ellis has work ed hard to arouse interest in the corn show among the farmers of the county and feels that it will be a success.
 Miss Charlotte Embfeton, food ad- ministrator for the county, is to give demonstrations at the show this aft ernoon The meeting is public
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
JEWETT CITY
Rt. Rev. j. J. Milan, D. D., Confirms Class of 2o4 Children and Adults at St. Mary's Chureh-Seeond Enter tainment in Library Course-Butter- Maker Needs Salt Which Near Patriots Have Cornered.

Bishop Milan confirmed a class of 204, 1O2 boys and men and 102 girls and women, at St. Marys church Sun day afternoon. The English sponsors uere Mrs. Redmond Walsh and John Driscoll. The French sponsors were Mrs Joseph Menard and Joseph Boisvert. The Polish sponsors were Mrs. Josephine Minski and Joseph Dutkowski. The priests present in cluded Rev. Fathers .U.. O. Bellerose or Taftville. F. \. Deserault of Occun,, William A. Keefe, Plainfield, R. P. Morrissey, Noluntown, J. H. Fitzmau : rice, Green~viIle. I. P. Guinet, superior from Las @ college in Hartford, and Father: J. McCabe and J. H. the confirmat- followed by solemn benediction of tie blessed sacrament. The bishop gave the class much good counsel and also administered the total age of 9.
 Second Entertainment.
 The Berkley quartette gave the sec= ond number in the Library Entertain ment course q t Finn's opera house Tuesday evening Rev J. w: Payne introduced the participants. who gave a varied program of music and read- ings.
 Short Paragraphs.
 MT and Mrs. Fred Menard and chil- dren Serville and Leola. Mrs. Joseph Menard and son Alpherie spent the week end with relatives in Providence and Arctic Center, making the trip by automobile.
 John Blake. John Potts and Will:a%n Monte have service flags displayed at their homes.
 Louis Goulet of Spencer, Mass, speEt the week end al F. K Casavants.
 Liberty Chorus.
 The Liberty chorus, under the direc- ton of Theodore A. Robinson held it's first rehearsal on Monday night in the hose house parlor. Tnirty-fve were at this rehearsal The next rehearsal is Monday night.
 The first snow furry came Tuesday
 Clarence Jeffers has secured a posi- ton in Piainfield, where he will live soon.
 Dogs Ordered Restrained.
 First Selectnan Azarias Grenier has received notice from J. M. Whittlesey commissioner on domestic animals, that all dogs shall be auarantined ir close confinement or securely chained CT, and no dog shall be allowed to go at large after Nov. 18th.
 Corner in Salt.
 Buttermaker Bliss states that he does not know where he will be able to buy salt when his present supply is gone. Perhaps he can get some of the 100 pounds purcha sed by one wom- an in one of the stores here; or per haps the man who bought ten bags at one time could be persuaded to help salt the community butter. Then peo-' pie hold up their hands in horror at the shortage in foodstuffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT
 SHOWS. YEAR's BALANCE $1,5s2
For First Time in Years, JaiI Had
 Small Esficit, $3eo.

The annual report Of County Com missioners John A. Dady. Urgele La county affairs for the fiscal year end ing September 30, indicates, as usual. careful management and the figures show that notwithstanding extraord- mary conditions such as war times impose, the commissioners have been able to make an excellent showing There was slight deficit at the jail this year--$3S0.45, but it must be taken into consideration that the heavy quantities of supplies purchased for high above what they have been in former years. For years in the past the jail account has been showing a credit balance unequalIed by any other such institution in Connecticut. and this years jail report will stand comparison with any jail statement that will be made.
 The total receipts for the county penditures $63.2es.14. leaving in the treasury a balance of $1.532.sS.
 Principal items of expenditures were
 as follows: Jail account, $22.72s-27;
 home, s1s.14o.7e; salary and mileage
 for commissioners, $2.0sS.90; salary and expense of county sealer, $963; paid Windham County Farmers asso- Putnam. for children in the county home. $55e; insurance, $23s.3e; wiring
 jail, $234.39.
 At the county home items of ex- peuse were: Provisions. $4 776.6f;
 clothing. $i,746.0S; furnishings. $1,024.-
 21; salary of superintendent and mat
 ron, $1.000; housework, $4s5; steam
 stress. $37s.72; laundress, $250.S9; fuel.
 $g55.60; medicine and attendance,
 s41s.92. repairs, $4oe.87; bedding. $266.-
 Is.
 In receipts for the county. the jail
 was big producer--The earnings of prisoners amounted to $13 104.53: From the state, for board of the prisoners there was received $S,341.22. Other receipts to an amount Of several hun dred dollars. came in from the sale of beef, veal and hides.
 Odd Fellows Return Worcester Visit
 Wednesday evening a party of about 50 members of Israel Putnam lodge of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
DANIELS0N AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Henry TetreauIt and James Weeks Leave to Enlist-George B. Chand Ter to Speak Here Saturday-Y. M z C. A. Subscriptions Reach $7,oe2- Opening of Corn Show Today County Commissioner Report Shows Balance of $1,522
 Henry Tetreault and James Weeks left Wednesday morning for Boston with the intention of enEsting in the service Of the United States.
 Unclaimed Mail
 Letters addressed as follows are un- Henry Breault, Howard D. Churchwen Joseph Muivey, Samuel Orser, Will fam Walsh. James Williams.
 Vincent McAvoy writes from Camp Devens that he has been assigned to the depot brigade. He likes life in the army.
 Putnan's 20oth Anniversary.
 Writing from Hartford Souvenir w H. Taylor calls attention to the fact that the 2G0th anniversary of General Israel Putnam comes January '. This town is named after the famous revo . lutionary hero.
 George B. Chandler to Speak.
 George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill is coming to Putnam Saturday to deliver an address on Woman's Duty and Op- portunity in the War. at the high school building. MT. Chandler. who is a member of the State Council of De- fence, is coming here by invitation Of the Parent Teachers association.
 Will Write to President.
 It was stated here Wednesday aft ernoon that members of the newly org anized Putnam branch of the National Woman's party will write immediately to President Wilson protesting against the forcible feeding of Miss Alice Paul, who is serving a, seven months sentence in the district jail at Wash ington.
 insurance Rates Advance.
 As in other places throughout the state Putnam property owners are now called upon to pay ten per cent. in crease in rates, effective this week The advance announcement has not been well received in many quarters but the fact recognized is that the ex- tra premiums will have to be paid il one wants insurance protection.
 Y, M. C.. A. Contributions $7,oe271.
 r. was announced Wednesday that the Putnam districts contributions and pledges to the Y. NJ. c. A fund amount to s7,O92.71. These figures arc not final, for there are other returns to be made that are expected to total several hundred dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
sToNiNcToN-NEW LONDON
High School Has vanquished Their Football Teams, Now Ready to Whip Norwich Free Academy.

Windham High is preparing for the big football battle at Recreation Park Saturday afternoon with Norwich Free Academy. They are putting in hard practice every day and intend to repeat last years victory when they piled up 26 points while Norwich fail ed to score. In the game at Norwich the local boys showed that they have the stuff and with the training of the season. inspired by recent victories over Stonington and New London Vo- cational and the tie game with Bull kelley, they are out for reversing the score of the first game with Norwich. when they were defeated 20 to '. This game is acknowledged by all football fans in the city, to be the big one of the season and a large crowd is as sured. The management is trying to hire a referee from Hartford for the game.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
NATIONAL woMAN's PARTY
Miss Katherine 6yrne Chairman of
 Local Branch.

Miss Katherine Byrne has been se- iected as chairman of the newly org anized branch of the National Wo- mans party. which will succeed here he Equal Franchise league which has eased to exist. Mrs. W. J. Bartlett, who recently returned here from Washington after being held for 50 days for engaging in picketing, Mrs. Marshal Kenyon, Mrs. J. B. Tatem, Jr.. Miss Sarah Brady, Miss Julienne San Souci, Miss Tempest Smith, Mrs. Jo- sephine Green, Mrs. Walter Phillips, Mrs. Walter Brown, have been named as vice. chairmen. They will constitute an advisory committee.
 Miss Anna c. Leavitt has been nam ed as secretary and Miss Gertrude Jones treasurer.
 Miss Byrne. stated Wednesday aft ernoon that there are about 25 mem befS enrolled here at present. Nearly all of them formerly were members of the Equal Franchise league.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22
FUN ERAL
Mrs. James N.. Tucker.

The funeral of Mrs. Almira Tucker, wife of Judge James N. Tucker, was held from their home in East Killing iy Wednesday afternoon with services conducted at the Union Baptist church at 1 o'clock by Rev. L. A. Blake, D. n. Mrs. C. Alton Frost, Danielson, sang at the service. The bearers were Luther Smith. Cyrus Smith, Robert Smith and Sidney S. Stone. Burial was in Westfeld cemetery. ~A. F. Wood was the funeral director.
 Farmers Glad Hunting Season Is Over
 With the hunting season on the eve of it's close and the little rain that tame Wednesday, owners Of woodland property feel relieved from worrying over the danger of forest fires. This danger has been particularly acute for the past three weeks on account of lack of rain. The greater majority of hunters are very careful not to do anything that will cause woods fire, but there are a few careless ones and the end of the hunting season brings the farmers to the end of period of worry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-22

lation material required by the gov ernment in all of it's flags and is of the best material, so it will not fade. The privates' stars are arranged in a circle with the two officers' stars in the cen ter with the figure 23, the total num- Der of stars.
 2 Another unusual thing about this flag is the way in which the condition of the men will be kept track of since a blue flag is displayed for each en- listed man, this star willy be changed to red one if he is wounded and to a black one if he is killed.
 It will be unfurled for the first time Thursday morning and will hang over the main entrance.