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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Washington, Sept. 26-There is lit tie doubt now that large deficiency of men will be shown when the first increment of the national army 6S7, 900 men-has been mobiliZed.
 Seventeen national guard divisions must be brought up to war strength and several special service forces or ganized out of this reservoir, so the number of drafted men remaining at the cantonments hardly will be suf- fcient to organize the sixteen national army divisions at a full strength, basis. Whether incomplete divisions will be formed or whether a call for more men will be issued has not been in dicated.
 Secretary Baker said today that definite figures as to the number of national army men it would be nec- essary to transfer to the national guard were not available.
 The fighting strength of the new division is now fixed at 27,500, men. The 17 guard divisions on that basis will have total strength of 437,500 men.
 The guard probably brought into the federal service a total of not more than 100000 men, possibly less. It will take therefore, at least 137, 900 national army men to fill up the guard divisions. Another 100000 of the na- tional army will go to the air serv-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
sANGUINE OF SUCCESS
 OF IRISH CONVENTION
Hopeful Statement by Sir Horace
 Piunl<ett, the Chairman.

Cork, Tuesday, Sept. 25.-"We are getting on and all we want is a fair opportunity to perform the work for which we were appointed" said Sir Horace P1unkett, chairman of the Irish convention, at the luncheon given the members of the convention today by the harbor board
 -'The convention" said Sir Horace, .has made me hope as I never hoped before. that I shall live to see a change of heart out of which a new Ireland will be born. I hope to hear all Irishmen say: My country is thy country and in the larger patriotism My God Is thy God"
 Sir Horace explained the objects of the secrecy surrounding the workings of the convention. "It has made pos sible," he sad. ''the utmost frankness and expression of opinion between the members which, if they knew it were to be made public. would not be ex- pressed-'
 The absence so far of any hostile demonstration by the Sim Fefners who opposed the convention is believ- ed by many to augur well for its ulti- mate success.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Protest Aga!!nstS Six
 Cent Trolley Fare
FIRST OFFICIAL ONE COMES
 FROM WATERBURY
ASKS FOR A HEARING
Notice of Public Dissatisfaction Was Sent to the Public Utilities Commis- sion by Corporation CounseI-Action in Bridgeport.

Hartford. Conn.,, Sept. 26.-The Pub lie Utilities Commission received today the first official notice of public dissat- isfaction with the proposed increase in trolley fares from five to six cents which will go into effect October 1. It came from the city of Waterbury and was presented, by Corporation Coun- sel Frank P. Guilfoile. It followed a hearing on the appeal of the Connecti- cut Company from the decfsioi of the board of aldermen in regard to the location of tracks on Robbins street and Watertown avenue. MT. Guilfoile did not present a formal written peti- tion against the proposed increase in trolley rates but in a verbal state ment informed the commission of his intention to bring a petition in be- half of the municipality. He confer red with the commission as to the method of procedure and asked the commission to see day for the hear ing. No date was fixed for a hear ing. Chairman Higgins suggested that it might be better to wait until it was seen if other communities in the state presented similar petitions and then assign all for a hearing at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
STATEMENT CONCERNING
 MILITARY OPERATIONS First of Series to be Issued by the American Government.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The Ameri- can governments first official state ment concerning military operations in Europe was issued tonight by Sec- retary Baker, inaugurating a series which in time will be devoted largely to activities of the United States ex- peditionary forces. It says that while ascendancy on the west front has passed definitely to the allies, they are content merely to wear down the enemy until the force of the Ameri- can army makes itself felt in the field.
 Operations for the week ending September 22 are reviewed by MT. Baker. without reference to the Amer ican force now in France. The state ment says in part:
 'The secretary of war authorizes the following statement dealing with
 activities in Europe for the week ending September 22:
 As the time draws near when mill itary operations on large scale on the western front must come to a standstill. owing to the approach of winter, it becomes evident that the enemy does not feel himself in a po- sition to undertake the much-adver- tised offensive action so often boasted of at home during the past summer, in order to end the war victoriously by Christmas.
 '1t may be stated aff1rmatfvely that the ascendancy in the west has pass ed definitely to the allies, although the latter are content by tactics of attri- ton to wear down the enemy, giving no rest or respite until such a time as the force of our army may make itself felt in the field"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
CONGRESSMAN ERENEzER
 J. HILL IS DEAD
End Came Peacefully at 2.15 This
 Morning.

NorwaIk, Conn, Sept. 27-Congress- man Ebenezer J. Hill died at his home here this morning at 2.15 after an ill., ness of several weeks. The end came peacefully after a painful sinking spell early last evening which was succeeded by a painless interval dur ing which he died.
 Congressman HiHs serious illness dates from late last July when he was overcome by the heat in Washington where he had gone to vote on an ur- gent war measure. He had not been well before that and after his return from the capital had not been out of his bed Several times since that he has been at the point of death only to rally strongly. at times giving his relatives hopes of entire recovery. His death at this time came unexpected lv as his condition lately had shown some betterment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

savagely contesting the right of way.
 Probably the most significant gain of the British, which the Germans as- sert was to a depth of two thirds of mile at certain points. was near ZonZabeke, to within a few hundred yards of the western outskirts of which village they penetrated, placing them about six miles distant from the rail- way running from. Osfend through Roulers and Roubaix to Lille. The cutting of this line which seems to be the objective of Field Marshal Haig would seriously affect the transport of the Germans from their naval bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge te the south
 Prior to the land attack British ne- val forces heavily shelled Ostend and again Wednesday afternoon they re- peated the bombardment. Meanwhile naval airp1anes dropped bombs on towns in oorthern Belgium with vfsi- ply effective results.
 On the other fronts. except in the fine in France, no hosti1ties of great importance are in progress. Before Verdun the big guns again are roaring in a mighty duel, evidently the fore runner of further big infantry opera tfons in the near future. In. Cham pagne the French are heavily shellfng the positions of the German crown pFnce with the German artillery them enef8etfcaIfy.
 In the Austro-Italian theatre the Italians continue to carry out suc- cessful patrol engagements against the Austrians ant to drop large quantities of explo/ves from airplanes on mili- tary establishments behind the line
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
 VISITED CAMP GRANT
Addressed 10000 Men on Preparedness
 and Pacifists.

Camp Grant, Rockford, Ills, Sept. 26-Preparedness and pacifsts claimed equal share of Colonel Theodore Roos- evelt's attention in an address here today to nearly 10000 men of the Eighty Sixth Division of the national army. Included in his speech was the plea that his hearers, when they have finished the task they are about to begin in Europe, become apostles of universal military service.
 During his stay of less than two hours, the colonel was whirled in motor car through nearly ten miles Of cantonment streets, viewed one of the barracks, inspected several amusement places built for the recruits deliv- cred a fervid half hour speech and within ten minutes of its conclusion was aboard his special train, bound for Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
LA TOILETTE A SINISTER
 FOE OF DEMOCRACY
So Chased by Roosevelt in Speech at
 Chicago Last Night.

Chicago, Sept. 26+Dec1aring Sena- tor Robert M. La Toilette. of Wiscon- sin to be the most sinister foe of de- mocracy in this country" Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in a speech on "The Children of the Melting Pot" unpreparedness.
 After his address which was re- ceived with great enthusiasm, the meeting, hel under the auspices of the resolution offered by Bishop Samuel Fallows and seconded by Judge Jacob M. DickinNon, former secretary of war, condemning the Wisconsin senator for his recent public utterance and de- clar1ng him unworthy to represent the loyal people of America"
 Brutal militarists of one country" asserted the colonel, in connection with his denunciation of pacifists and pro-German propagandists. s.."shail with country. And the pacif1st that has de- veloped in this country hasn't one quality that entities him to the ad- miration of any honorable man.
 David Starr Jordan, chancellor pac1f1st views were condemned by the speaker, who referred to the pacifists as "old women of both sexes.'
 'FWe are to stand behind them against the Hun outside our country" said the colonel, after paying tribute to the national army, land against the Hun inside our borders. We are to stand against men of the stamp e Senator La Toilette. who, in recent speech at Minneapolis, actually by inn condoned the brutal German murders of our men and women on the high seas and tried to distract at tention from the wrongs inflicted up- on us by creating dissension at home."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Field Marshal Haigs men again are striking in Flanders, and the force of their blow, like that of those that have preceded it, is meeting with good results on a front of nearly six miles.
 Notwithstanding the necessity of carrying the battle to Crown Prince Rupprecht across uninvitab1e ground virtually a morass owing to recent rains-anG against the inevitable con- crete and s>sel redoubts and woods and shell craterS teeming with rapid fire guns, English, Scotch and Ats tralian troops have snatched va1ua- ble vantage points from the. Germans, but not without terrific opposition.
 The battle at last accounts was still raging, with the greatly reinforced Germans who had anticipated the new thrust, fighting with unusual bitter ness to hold back further British ad- vances or to recapture terrain already wrested from them.
 Haig's new thrust was delivered from the base of front line positions cap tured and consolidated last week, be- fore which the Germans held nuIner- ous vantage points of strategic value, barring the way to further inroads by the British or for harassing the Brit ish line by machine gun and rifle bull lets.
 As on previous occasions, Hafg loosed veritable inferno of artillery fire against the Germans before l launching his attack in the early hours | of Wednesday morning, and when night | fell many important positions had been cleared of the enemy, but with the Germans at numerous other points
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
REIcHSTAe TO DISCUSS
 PAN-GERMAN ACTIVITIES
Notice Has Been Sent to the Oppon-
 ents of the Reactionaries.

Berlin, Tuesay. Sdept 25.-The Pan- German activities which have been launched on a national scale are ex- pected to find an echo in the plenary sessions of tlE reichstag. The cen tral governing board of the social dem ocratic party has issued plain-spoken call. summoning the opponents of the reactionaries to joint action. The declaration proceeds to establish the identity of the various disguises adopt ed by the Pan-German agencies. It asserts the combination is made up of industrialists and the landed interests. whose war aims reach the pinnacle of demand for annexations, Indemnities and the gathering of such a seperate peace to each enemy as the conditions warrant.
 The call concludes with the decla- ration that the realization of the Pan German programme would mean the suicide of European culture and civ ilization, for after such a collapse, 1t is pointed out, the reconstruction of Europe could not be accomplished for a century. The activities of the Fatherland party arc also likely to be discussed in the open sessions of the reichstag.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
FEELING IN BUENOS AIRES STRONG AGAINST GERMANY
100000 Marched Through the Streets
 In Anti German Demonstration.

Bu.nos Aires, Sept. 25-(Delayed)- The greatest demonstration that Bu- enos Aires has eever seen took place today as an evidence of the almost unanimous feeling of the people against Germany. There were two hundred thousand marchers in line and they proceeded through the street. led by a commission of Uruguayan senators and deputies, chanting the national anthem and demanding a rup- ture with Germany. This vast num- Der did not include the thousands that lined the thoroughfares as spectators The populace threw flowers and tiny flags from balconies and windows on to the marchers, and cheered the Ur- uguyan congressman wildly, for their presence gave evidence of the solid arity of Uruguay with the Argentine Republic.
 All business was Absolutely sus- pended and the stores were closed and shuttered. The demonstrat tion was organized in A hours indicating the unanimity of public opinion with re- spect to Argentina's relations with Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
FAVOR BUYING TROLLEY
 LINES IN BRIDGEPORT
Central Labor Union Asks Aldermen
 to Consider the Matter.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept o6.-The Central Labor Union tonight passed resolutions calling upon the board of aldermen to consider the proposition of the city buying the trolley lines in this city. and Immediately afterwards began the circulation of a petition among the voters that the following question be placed on the voting ma chimes for the November election:
 Shall the board of aldermen be empowered and ordered to purchase and acquire title to the properties of the Connecticut Company within the limits of the city of Bridgeport and be given all incidental powers neces- sary and proper to carry out this pur- pose, including the power to issue bonds to pay for such properties?''
 Ten per cent. of the electorate. or 2, POO names. are necessary In order that the petition may be granted. That number of nams eis expected to be ob- tained by the next meeting of the board of aldermen next Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
GETTING AMERICAN AIR
 SERVICE INTO SHAPE
Standards For AirpIane Parts and Equipment Have Been Worked Out.

Washington, Sept 26.-Rapid pro-
 gress already made in getting the American air service into shape to give material aid to the allies on the fight ing front will be further accelerated at a meeting of airp1ane manufacturers called for next week in Washington under the auspices of the aircraft pro- duction board. Standards for air by the Society of Automotive Engin- eers, will be laid before the manu- facturers for approval and are ex- pected to simplify greatly the task of obtaining quickly the things needed not only by the government, but by the allied air fleets as well.
 An instance of the results of stand ardization already accomplished IS that of airplane wheels which make easy landings possible. Before the up this question, there were six dis tinct sizes of wheels for this pur- pose. Through adoption of standard requirements, only one size wheel is now turned out fitted to accommodate two sizes of tire, a small tire for light weights.
 The engineers have been working in with the international stndards board and many standards already have been worked out, such as engine testing specifications. safely belts, controls, bearings, engine sup ports, grades of steel, bolt and screw sizes and the like.
 Progress has beM made of train ing planes of the standardized type adopted for all the co-belligerents. of these are in sight and cer- tain of delivery to permit some firms engaged on training craft to be diverted to fighting machines This means that the first stage of the problem of equipping and training a great air army, has been overcome. The development of the lib- erty motor for fighting planes fore shadows equal rapidity fin the final problem.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
MORE THAN 200 GERMANS
 TO BE ARRESTED IN NEW YORK
For Entering Zones Barred to Enemy AIiens-Round Up Still in Progress

New York, Sept 26.-A roundup of germans in the five boroughs of Greater New York who have violated the terms of permits granted them to enter zones barred to enemy aliens or who have gone into these districts W1tnout permits was begun late to- night, The arrests were made by po- ncemen cooperating with officers of the navy. It was said more than 200 men would be taken into custody.
 Fifteen police department automo- piles and hundreds of detectives we've sent to various parts of the greater city to spread the dragnet for the aliens who have been under suryefI- lance for some time. Soon after the nunt started motor cars began re- turning to poljce headquarters in the different boroughs bringing prison CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO RRIBE EXEMPTION BOARD William H. Roberts of Milford Held in
 $1O,o00 Bonds.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 26-William H. Roberts, son of wealthy Milford parents, is held by the federal author ities here upon a technical charge of breach of the peace, bonds being set at $1e,OO0 for his release, it being al- legged by secret service agents that he attempted tn brfbe local exemption board niimber 1.
 The authorities state that they have letter containing $150 sent by Rob- erts to pr. Edward M. Smith, exam ming physician of the board, asking that for the sum contained Roberts be discharged from possible service in the national army.
 Dr. Smith turned the matter over at once to the department of justice. Roberts was arrested at his home last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
HUNGER STRIKE RESULTED
 IN DEATH OF "A sINN FEINER
T+1omas Ashe, Who Commanded the
 Rebels at Ashbourne in 1916.

Dublin, Sept. 16.-Thomas Ashe, a Sim Fein leader, has died in a hosI pfta1 here as the result of a hunger time ago.
 Ashe commanded the rebels in the Easter riots at Ashbourne in 1916. when several members of the constab- ulary were killed. He was sentenced to penal service for life but was re- leased last June under the amnesty arrangement. Recently he was again sentenced by court martial to a years imprisonment for a sedftious speech. but immediately on being imprisoned began hunger strike which resulted in his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
OBITUARY.
Dr.. Edward Miner GaIlaudet.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept 26-Dr. Ed | ward Miner Gallaudet, former presi- dent of Gallaudet College. q teacher of the dear for 54 years. and an au- l thority on international law, died at his home here this evening after an illness of two years. The son of a teacher. of deaf, Dr. Gallaudet achieved such success in his life work that he had been honored by universities in the United States and had been ac- corded governmental recognition abroad.
 Dr. Gallaudet was born in Hartford
 February 5. 1887. and was the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hopkins Gal laudet. His father was the founder and first principal of the American School for Dear in Hartford and his pupils. He was graduated by Trinity in 1856 when he was 19 years old For a year and half he taught in his Washington, where he opened another school for the deaf. In 1864 the con- gross established a college for the deaf in the national capital and it was named in honor of his father, Gallau- det. Dr. Gallaudet was its first pres ident.
 He visited England and France to demonstrate his methods of teaching and France made him a chevalier in the Legion of Honor. Trinity and laws upon him and Columbian Uni- versity, now the George Washington, made him doctor of philosophy. He was the author of a manual on inter- national law that was used by many educational institutions. He had been ?. trustee of Howard and George Washington Universities and an off, cer in many Washington organizations prior to his retirement in 1910. He returned to Hartford in 1911.
 He was twice married and leaves three daughters, Miss Catherine Gal laudet, Mrs. William B. CIosson and Mrs. John w. Edgerton and three sons, Denfson. Edson F. and the Rev. Herbert D. Gallaudet, now in the new national army.
 Denison and Edson F. Gallaudet, mentioned above, are the hydroplane inventors and builders who recently conducted tests along the Thames while they were residents of this city. They now reside in Providence, R. I.
 Linus Tryon Fenn.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 26-Linus Tryon F'enn. S7 years old. died at the Hartford hospital tonight from injur- les caused several days ago when an hit a carriage in which he was riding. MT. Fenn was born in Plymouth but had lived nearly all his life in Hartford. He was the oldest of St. Johns lodge of the Free Masons. having been member since 1858. He was a member of the l Society of the Cincinnati, the Sons of | the American Revolution and was a l Fremonter in 1856. A son and daughter survive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
PROVISIONS OF SENATE
 ALIEN STACKER BILL
Subject of Negotiations Between the
 U. S. and Allied Governments.

Washington. Sept. 26.-Provisions of the senate alien stacker bill are now the subject of negotiations between the United States and the allied gov ernments, Secretary Lansing today told to the house military committee, considering the measure in secret ses- sion.
 DisapprovaI of several sections was voiced by the secretary and some committee members took this to mean that protests against these provisions whose Iatfonafss affected.
 Indications tonight were that the bill would be reported in a form of provide only for continuation of the secretary's negotia tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
PROTESTS ANGRY AT
 A HARTFORD PAPER
Claim It Urged People to Attend
 Meetings to Break Them Up,

Hartford. Conn. Sept. 26.-At a meeting of the officers of the local branch of the Peoples Council for Democracy and Peace held here to- night the idea of asking the indict- ment of a local paper for melting vio- lence was discussed. The officers held that an editorial urging persons to attend meetings of the council for the purpose of breaking them up was an indictment to mob acts and therefore an indictable offense. The threat wa s made to ask District Attorney Spell lacy to issue warrants for arrest of those responsible for the editorial.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
ACADEMIC RUSH AT YALE LAST NIGHT
Was Marked by the Absence of Upper
 Class Athletics.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 26-The academic rush at Yale tonight was characterized by the almost total ab- sence of upper class athletes and sen iors. While the freshman class was out in force all the others were pretty slimly represented and the annual function lacked much of its snap. The freshmen won the rush in two starts but the sophomores won all the west ling matches which followed. After the athletic events, Captain Overton, who will teach military science at Yale this year, informally addressed the students.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
FATHER AND SON ARE
 INDICTED FOR MURDER
Guiseopi TummeII and Domenico TummeIIi of MiddIetown.

Middletown. Coonn., Sept. 26.-At a session of the superior court held here today the grand jury brought in two indictments for murder. They were against Giuseppi Tummelli and Dom enico Tummelli, his father. The son was held for first degree murder and the father for second degree. They are alleged to have held up and stab bed to death Sebastian Ranno. It is said that Ranno had money belonging to a relative of the Tummellis and fight over this led to the killing. It is expected that the trials may start late this week.