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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
War Museums in England
Filled With the War Relics

London, March 2O,--Local war
museums are being set up in cities and
towns OF England. They are to be
filled with records and relics of the
great war which are TO tell the people
Of a future age of the deeds of the
men Of their own localities. There
is a plan afoot for central museum
to be established in the Tower of
London. In it the evidence of the war
in London, from the flags Of the flag
days to the fragments Of fallen Yep
pelins, will be put on record.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Aviator Who Brought
Down Zeppelin Missing

London, April 10.--The Evening
News says that Lieutenant William
Leefe Robinson, the first aviator to
bring down a Zeppelin in England,
is reported missing.
Lieutenant Robinson earned the
Victoria Cross and became a'popular
hero in England last September by
shooting down a Zeppelin at height
OF 10000 feet. The Zeppelin, which
was taking part in an attack on the
London area, was brought down in
flames at Cuffely. The lieutenant is
q years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Two Elevators at
Minneapolis Burn;
Loss is $500,000

Minneapolis, April 10.-Two grain
elevators were destroyed by fires be:
lieved to have been of incendiary orr
gin here early today. The total loss
will be nearly $500,000, it was esti-
mated, fully insured. National Guards
men patroling the district reported
that in both instances several explo-
sions were heard in the structures be-
fore the flames were discovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11

London, April 10.-In the face OF
heavy snowstorms and in places
strong resistance by the Germans, the
British have pushed their lines as far
as Monehy-Le-Prex, five miles east
of Arras, and made further import
ant gains on Viny ridge.
The Official statment from British
headquarters describing the opera
tions now in progress on the Arras-
Lens line reports the capture UP to
this evening of 1000. prisoners, in
cluding 235 officers, more than 100
guns, including heavy guns up to
eight inches; sixty trench mortars and
163 machine guns.
Text of Report.
The text reads:
"Our Operations have been CON
tinued energetically today in spite of
heavy snowstorms and generally un-
favorable weather. We have reached
the outskirts of Monchy-Le-Prex,
five miles east Of Arras, and have
cleared Farbus wood,
Hard fighting took place again
this afternoon on the northern end
of Why Ridge in which We gained
further important positions and took
a number of prisoners and machine
guns. <-
"In the direction of Cambria we ad-
vanced our line north of the village
of Louveral. Such counter attacks
as the enemy attempted at different
points along our front met with no
success.
Take Over Hundred Guns.
"The number of prisoners taken
since the opening of our attack yes
terday morning now exceeds ll,00O,
including 235 officers. We also cap
tured over 100 guns among them a
number OF heavy guns up to eight
inches caliber, sixty trench mortars
and 1853 machine guns.
Our airplanes performed valuable
work yesterday in cooperation with
our infantry and in number of cases
inflicted casualties with machine gun
hre on hostile re1nfOrCementS. bo1nD-
ing expeditions also were carried out
in which a number of hits were OBJ
tanned upon large railway station
utilized by the enemy.
AS a. result OF the air fighting.
three German airships were destroyed
and four others were fought down.
One of our machines is missing"
Eastern Slope Cleared.
Heavy fighting took place last
night on the northern end of the Vimy
ridge, from which the Germans were
driven. The eastern slope was also
cleared.
I Near St. Quentin the Germans have
been driven from the high ground be-
tween LIE Verguier and Hargicourt.
; Continued on Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Would Stop Making
Liquor from F0odstuffS

Leeds, England, April l0.-At the
conference here of the independent
labor party resolution was unani-
mously adopted calling on the govern
ment to prohibit absolutely the use
of foodstuffs in the manufacture Of
alcoholic liquors during the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
British Make More
Gains Above Baqdad

London, April l0.--The British
have made further advance north of
Bagdad, the war Office announces.
They have captured the Ballad station
on the BaRdad-Sainarah railway and
the town OF Hcrbe
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
White Sox Return
Hartford to Des M0ineS

Chicago, April 10.-Bruce Hartford
shortstop obtained by the Chicago
Americans from Des Moines of the
Western league, has been released TO
Des Moines. The Chicago club re-
tanned no strings on the player.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Martial Law Declared
Throughout Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala, April
9.-Martial law has been declared in
Guatemala. The action was taken on
information OF disturbances along the
Mexican and Salvadorean frontiers,
supposed to have been created with
German assistance.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Congressman from
North Dakota Dies

Washington, April 10.-Representa-
tive Henry T. Helgesen of North Da-
kota, republican, and member Of con-
grcss since 1911, died here today after
all operation for appendicitis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Chile Will Be Neutral,
II Tells United States

Santiago, Chile, April l0.-In reply
to notes from the United States and
Cuba regarding the existence of a
state of war with Germany, the Chill
can government sent word today that
it would observe strict neutrality.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Real Estate Values

Always advance in a
growing city. 49,. p.
Invest your money in
Omaha property and
let the growth of the
city increase your
capital.
For a complete list of
good bargains turn to
The Bee Want-Ad
pages now.
Phone Tyler 1000
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
BRITISH ARMIES
At ARRAS GATES
IN GREAT DRIVE
English Push Lines Within Five
Miles of City in Face of
Heavy Storm and Fierce
Resistance.
OVER 100 GUNS ARE TAKEN
Further Important Gains Made
Along the vimy Ridge, Says
Official Report.
FARBUS WOOD IS CLEARED
FARBUS WOOD IS CLEARED

Berlin (Via Londoh), April 10
Theevening official communication
says:
British attacks delivered after
strong artillery fire on the southern
bank of the Scarpe failed. On the
Aisne front the lively artillery duel
continues"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
The Weather

For Nebraska--Cloudy; warmer.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal temperature ..,.................4S
Excess for the day ......................l .l3
Total excess since March 1....... ........73
Normal precipitation ........... 10 inch
deficiency for the day...,...... 10 inch
Total rainfall since March I. ... 2. 90 inches
Deficiency since March 1........ FL inch
Deficiency for cor. period, 1916. .1.73 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1885,. rs inch
n..a.I. H-a... s4.4isz. - m
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-11
Reports from Stations at p. VI.

7 Indicates trace Of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH, MeteoroloSist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14

United States Postofice. Rock Is
land III. May IA, l9IT-AdvertIsed
list NO. 20: d A. Asburv. Nellie Ad-
son. Ray AckeIs0u, Alien Mfg. Co.. Ed
win Anderson, Walter Brown, Charley
Bell. r. Z. BarIaud r. b. Burke, Mrs.
p. N. Brooks. R. S. Burns. Jr.. Mrs
Gertrude Carpenter. Mrs. p. Campbell
Mrs Maud Daniels. Mrs. ELAN Dill
Grover G. Davis, Mrs Sejha Eaton,
Ella Ernst Mrs. Alma Franklin. Miss
T. taIk, Arthur FuItz. John IT, Griffin.
1r. and Mrs. b Goldman. N. j. Grit
I'm, C. L. Hayes. Peter Jacobsen. Bes-
sic Eoorck. Leo Kelley. Miss Irene
Leighton, Tony Lcuker. Pearl Martin
John Mathew. Joe Nankin George
MartelIe 90, Samuel Mcdowell. Her
Old Moore. r. C. Mckee. A. 4. Nichols
Mrs. Edward 0'5hean, Vail c. 0sgo0d,
Miss Beuuetta Paterson, Mex Prskah
Victor r. Pesson. T. r. Prudeu Ar
thur Potuger, Clarence Robson. Rock
Island Specially Co. =. Rome Mrs
Hazel Suit, Mrs T.. ShuI. Miss Bertha
Smith. William Scbaumann. Rock
Smith, Widora Sloan. George Skurteu,
q. J. skinner. c. " Suffer. a q
Smith, Mrs. J. Zimmerman a r Tai
bert Fred TenEyck, Marie Wukensen.
James A Watson. Carl Wecke, Harry
Weaver.
When calling for these letters please
mention advertised list No %
HARRY p. SIMPSON.
Postmaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14
PEORIA PIN STARS
SHOOT IN CHICAGO

Chicago. May Peoria bowIers
did most Of the rolling id the Illinois
Bowling associations tournament at
the Randolph drives. Three teams from
that city showed the best in the main
event, with the EdeIweiss dropping
z,152. Clark's Pure Rye ran poor
second with $3.50. followed by the
Singer Sodas with 2,604 or the local
teams the George Mathis had the best
mark with 25S6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14
ISLANDERS TAKE
BOTH ENDS TWIN
BILL FROM ALTON
Stage 5 to 3 Victory over Fowlse5 IN
Opener. Grabbing Af5erpieea
b Count Of g to 5,
PLAY ron OVER FOUR HOURS


GAMES TOMORROW.
Rock Island at Moline.
Bloomington at Rockford
Alton 81 Hannibal
Peoria on Quincy.
no games scheduled today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14
CADD0CK WEIGHS $50 pOrNDs.

Earl Caddock Of Anita, Iowa. heavy
weight wrestling champion. who re
Gently won from Joe Stecber weighs
but $50 pounds. being one Of the light
est Of the heavy weight Wrestlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14

Score sT innings
Rock Island ...o 1 @ II. o Oh . So
Alton -.--...... @ 2 as
stolen bases Mcbride. Bav Keep
ping. DuEgan. Sacrifice hlts-Benson.
Keeping. Duggan, MUNICH. RonIne.
INo-5ase aits-N Williams. Steven
son. Bay TEree-base hits-NcBride.
Hoffman. Left on bases-Rock Island.
81 Alton s. Bases On baIls-On Neal.
q OF Cr.stalI. e. Struck out-By Neal.
b by Ware p h- Cristall. . Hts
u4Le-oG %eaL 9 Oft Ware. on
CRYSTAL H. Double play -Ednonds
To Williams CristalI 10 SpeImau TO
Duggau, Duegau to Stevenson. wild
pitch-Crista Passed balJ-Hoff-
man Hit By pitcher Hoffman. Time
q game. 10. Umpices-Daley and
Hartford
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-14

The second game. which was Tea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS ACO
and Total of Forty-six Factories Were Listed Here Half Century Aso-Seized Liquor Returned Dealers.

I of the city court was read and &C., cepted. s. T. c. Merwin was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy.
 Feb, @ s. lsSSEAAt At a regular meeting ming, the following officers were elect ed:- Patrick Quinn, foreman; John Staubly. first assistant; George W. Denison, second assistant
 | Wauresan Hooks Elect ofHesrs. l The annual meeting of Wauregan
 Hook and Lader Co. was held the
 tended. Foreman, B. M. Brewster,
 and second assistant A.. Williams hav- 1 ing declined reelection, First Assist
 foreman; John Thompson, first as- sistant; George Gridley, second as- sistant; William Woodward, clerk Asa Nash, treasurer.
 l At the annual meeting of the Mar win Baseball Club, Monday evening, the following officers were elected: J. ! vice president; j. T. Frazier. secre- l tary; A. D. Wescott, treasurer. A
 board of directors was also elected consisting of the above named of | ficers and John D. Brewster and E. | P. Dodge.
 l New London Northern Directors Feb. [, 1S67.-At the annual meet 1 ing of the stockholders of the New London Northern Co, held in New London on "Wednesday. the following dell. H. F. Haven, F. B. Loomis w. w. Billings, w. H. Barnes, Benjamin Stark, New London; David Smith. Edward Chapel. Norwich; W. M. Boston; s. M Waite, Brattleboro, Vt The directors reelected the following officers: President, A. N- RamsdeI; treasurer, Robert Colt, Jr.: superin- k1 Joshua c. Learned and Henry Hobert.
 General Daniel Tyler is in town, the guest of William H. Law. The gen. eral is now residing at Red Banks, N. J, but has not yet disposed of his place here. He is citizen that Nor wich is exceeding 10th to lose. Though the oldest West Point grad uate. except General Dix, who served in the late war. the general is in good. health, and showed during the war an ability to endure fatigue that many of his juniors envied him.
 Grand List $11,s72,se2.
 Feb. 8, 1Ss7.-The grand list after being completed by the board of re- lief, whose additions amounted to $225.062 and abatements to<$214,5S7. a total da1 addition of s1o.455 is as follows; s3.617,2S3; 14,264 acres of land. valued at sS97, ,133; 263 stores valued at sS14,175; 46 factories, valued at $1,- neat cattle, at 54,257; 549 sheep and swine, at s, ,023; 52s carriages, $56,- 822; TBS time pieces at $37, BPS. The grand total of taxable property is $11, ,s72, ,S62, an increase of $902, 425 over the grand list of 1S65.
 Twenty eight foreigners were nat uralized by the superior court on Thursday
 At the regular meeting of Greene vile lodge, No. 22, T. O. e. T., Feb 4, the officers recently elected were installed.
 The city missionary's annual report shows a balance of $1S6.S7.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
EAST HADDAM
Father of Dr.. J. B, Crook Dead-Four Charter Members Present at CeIe- bration of 3oth Anniversary of the Grange.

Mrs. Emily Pomeroy has closed the Champion House for the winter and is at present staying at the home of A S. Bugbee.
 Mrs. Martha Smith returned recent ly from visit in New York and Will mington. Del.
 Theodore Andrews of Lynn. Mass. was an over Sunday guest at A. S. Bugbee's.
 Miss Pearl Baisden has been visit ing her cousin. Mrs. T. l.. Corners.
 Death of William Crook.
 Dr. J. Bruce Crook was summoned the death of his father. William Crook, who has been in failing health for several years Mir. Crook had a sum- mer home in Hamburg and spent some time also with his son in this place where by his genial manner he won many friends.
 Son IIi Also.
 Dr. Norman H. Williams of New York, who came here recently on &C., ther. Dr. E. E. Williams, is quite i'll with grip. The latter is now able to sit up for a short time each day.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Trojan, Sr., have returned from their honeymoon trip and at present are staying at the home of the bride.
 Attended Pomona Meeting.
 Several from East Haddam grange, No. 66. attended the meeting of Po- mona at East Lyme Thursday.
 Cattle buyers are about hero of late.
 s. E. Williams of wethersneld was guest at Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Swan Wednesday night.
 Celebrates 3oth Anniversary
 The soth anniversary of East Had dam grange, P. H, No. 56, was ob- served Wednesday evening. A large number were in attendance among them five charter members who re- sponded to- the roll call. A recitation, Bingen on the Rhine by W. R. Purple was very effective. vocal music with piano accompaniment also several selections were enjoyed. The will of Jemima. Brooks was read which caused much merrinent- Invt- to this anniversary meeting had been issued to members Of the order with a little box enclosed ask Ing for as many pennies as the grange was old to be applied to the hall fund About $36 was realized. A line ban Quet followed.
 Mrs. Sidney Aclxiey has been visit Ing friends in Hartford and Nauga- tuclz-the past week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Fifty years ago Norwich had a grand list which amounted to $11 ,S12,- 862. There were 1927 dwelling houses and 46 factories A number of for eigners were naturalized.
 l Gleanings from the Bulletin files of | '67 follow:
 Feb. 1, 1ss7.-The freight depot of | the New London Northern railroad Co, was broken into by some scamp | on Friday night, who succeeded in getting a tub of good butter at much below marked rates. A piece having accidentally broken off the west door door sufffcjently to squeeze through
 and capturing his butter, left by an- other door.
 Seized Liquor Returned. Saturday was quite an exciting day among the liquor dealers. Sheriff Fillmore, acting under the recent de- cision of the supreme court, returned the liquor seized some months since. The sheriff had no difficulty except at two places A West Side dealer re- fused to take it in, claiming that the ale and cider had spoiled The sher- if left if and went his way. At an other saloon there was also some trouble about it's return, in course of which large pane of glass in one of the doors was broken.
 MT. Jeffers, the manufacturer of the
 JefferS steam fire engine, states that
 both the engines built for Norwich
 the William M. Williams and the Nep-
 tune-are completed, except the orna-
 mental works, paintings, eac. One of
 them was tried Thursday and the test satisfied all present as to her capacity
 and utility. The peculiarity about
 these engines is their manner of working, which is very simple. as they are made to use salt water if needed.
 Sound Traffic Re Opened.
 Feb. 5, 1867.-At last the ice block ade of Long Island Sound is relieved and the steamboats of the Norwich City of Boston and City of Norwich left New York at noon on Monday.
 A meeting of the Common Council was held at the council chamber ed from the city attorney On the question. which had been referred to him, as to what further legislation, if any, is necessary for the suppress sion of liquor traffic as a business in this city. The report states that the 18th section of the amended charter of the city, gives to the court of common council power and authority to suppress dram shops, tipp1ing houses in said city and to make and in relation thereof, they shall judge proper.
 No Further Legislation Necessary.
 The by-law ito suppress dram shops and tippling houses in the city of Norwich, passed in 1897, covers the entire authority conferred by the in relation to the suppress sion of dram shops and tippling houses. This bylaw has been re- peatedly sustained by judicial deci- sions during the past 30 years. No further legislation seems necessary, to this board for the suppression of dram shops and tippling houses and it Is with only these forms of the liquor traffic that you have power to legis- late. The report was accepted. Bills were read and ordered paid. The of B. Frank Rogers. clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Delta Club Meets-L. A. S. Reelect Officers-AII-day Farmers Institute. Mir. and Mrs. James Brehaut ant family have moved from Amston tt Manchester. Mrs. B. I. Bissell has received wort Henry A. Latham which occurred ir New London Feb. q.
 Delta club held a meeting in theil rooms at the parsonage on Saturday evening.
 Officers Reelected.
 At the annual meeting of the >I. A s., held recently the officers of 1916 were reelected, as follows: President, Mrs. E. T. Smith; vice president, Mrs. E. M. Bissell: secretary, Mrs. F. H. Raymond; treasurer. Mrs. G. A Lit tie; directors, Mrs. S. G. Rottmann, Mrs. R. F. Porter. Mrs. w. O. Seyms, Mrs. F. A. Burnham
 Farmers Institute
 An all-day session of the farmers institute will be held in the town hall Feb. 21. The Ladies will serve din- ner in the church parlors.
 Miss Thompson. teacher of the Cen ter Grammar school, was at her home in Hampton for the weekend
 Miss Merwin, teacher of the Gen. ter primary school. spent the week end at her home fin Somers, returning noon.
 Miss Susie Pendleton taught the pri- nary school Monday morning during he absence of the teacher, Miss Mer- EiY7
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

when put my hands in water they would Gmart.
 ''The trouble lasted two months before used Cuticura Soap and Oint. ment. got relief in less than week. and after using them a month I was healed" (Signed) Mrs. James Hardy, Fryeberg, Me, Oct. 6, 1916.
 Why not prevent these distressing skin troubles by making Cuticura your everyday toilet Soap aided by touches of Ointment to heal the firSt signs of pimples, rashes, etc-7 No purer or moro
 For Free Sample Each by Return Mail address postcard: a1Cutieurm, Dept. R, Boston" Sold everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
USOUEPAUGH
Death of Charles W. PeetFam-Se.
 were Storm.

Bradford Sutton has returned to Usquepaugh, after several weeks visit with relatives at Fall River and Prov idence.
 A. B. Kenyon was in New London Wednesday. caller here Sunday.
 D. B. Knight called on friends at Peace Dale Sunday.
 Dr. Kenyon was at Rockville Sat- urday.
 F. T. Locke is visiting his daush- ter, Mrs. Ben5anin Bray. at fAxav- cite.
 Miss Champaign Is visiting Mrs. e. c. Kenyon for few days.
 The worst storm of the winter was that of Monday.
 Death of charsss w. Peeg<ham.
 Charles w. Peckham, 7s, who has been i'll all winter, died at his son Ruben's residence Monday at a. m. He was 78 years of age. His wife died several years ago. He leaves two daughters and a sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

| The February meeting of the school l committee was held at the town hall Monday morning. The new member, Henry D. Bailey, presented his ere tor of the school census. Rev. D. A. Wilder, was examined. The whole number of boys enumerated was 240 and girls 213. Of these. 206 boys and ITS girls have attended school. The
 principals of the two graded schools
 were instructed to see that the jani-
 Mrs keep the school buildings in san itary condition It was voted to re-
 Ashaway and Hope Valley to take turns in staying in the school houses of each place during the noon hour so that the pupils may eat their din was also voted that the pupils trans ferred from Woodville to Hope Valley be permitted to remain in the school house till time for departure on the sion of the school is held an account Of stormy weather. Bills were or dered paid to the amount of $545.32.
 Town Council Meets.
 The town council met in regular session in the town hall Monday af- council that of the reward offered for the arrest and conviction of the mur- derer of Thomas Dorr Main. the sum of $500 should be paid to John B. Will cox, Sner1n or WaSn1nguOn county, ana of s2oo to Peter Tarbox. who obtain ed information leading to the arrest. Bills were ordered paid to the amount of $269.24.
 Spioer Will Probated.
 In the session of the probate court the will of the late George H. Spicer, deceased, was probated and his daughter, Harriet Elizabeth Spicer, was confirmed as executrix. The will of Phebe W. Greene was admitted to 11-<,1.n <o nH firmed as executor. The will of Chas. Fl. ParteIo was continued to March as the witnesses were not present to be sworn. The inventory of the es- tate of John s. Chappel1. a person of full age, under guardianship. was re- ceived and ordered recorded Edward M. THlinghast was appointed admin Istrator on the estate of his mother, Mary H. Tillinghast, deceased, and Henry H. CrandaI was appointed ap- praiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

family are living at the Cherry Farm near the turnpike
 Everett Moore has been confined to his house for several days with a grip cold.
 Edwin Palmer with his family, of froy1dence, and his sister, Mrs. Dan lei Sweet, were callers on their moth CT, recently.
 Mrs. Silas Woodmansee is able to walk without her crutches indoors. The ground being so rough she does not venture out without them.
 Mrs. Henry Whitford had a dance Saturday night but the weather being cold not many were present
 Joshua Boss was in Willow Valley, Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

of farmers who will know what their produce has cost them and what it is worth: who will fix a fair price upon it and get that price in their own
 hands and their own pockets: who will not think themselves compelled to sell for whatever may be offered by some one else or to buy for whatever may be asked by some one else. A gen eration of farmers who will work to- gether and buy together and sell to- gether, forging their unlimited power into one Irresistible lever which shall pry the two worlds of consumers and producers together, making the profits of one the economies of the other. and
 the benefits of one the welfare of the other
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The Ocean View W. c. T. U. met last Wednesday afternoon with Miss Olive Pendleton, with six members and four visitors present. Two of the visitors from Wood River gave an in teresttng account of that union. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. H. A. Macomber Feb. IA. It will be q Frances Willard Memorial meeting.
 John Maxson was in New York sew era1 days last week on business.
 Mrs. H. A. Macomber. who has been i'll for the past month is very much improved.
 Harris Chapman lost his driving horse last week
 Harold TayloR who has been out of school with a~hard cold, is now able to resume his studies.
 Elmer l.. Macomber of Westerly 1pent Sunday at his home
 III at 97.
 Mrs. Abby Langworthy. who is s7 years old and has been i'll, is now able to sit up little each day.