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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
Conferees Agree on
 SeIeCtive Draft
PROPOSED VOL UNTEER DIVISION ELIMINATED
AGES 21-31 INCLUSIVE
House Yielded to Senate's Proposal for Prohibition at Military Posts Report is Expected to Meet the Ap-
 provaI of Both Houses of Congress.

Washington, May 10. - The long deadlock of house and senate conferees on the selective draft military bill was broken today with agreement on great war army would be raised by selective conscription of men between the ages of 21 and 31.
 Authorization for recruiting Colonel Roosevelt's proposed volunteer division for service in France, written into the bill by the senate and defended stub bornly by the senate confereeS, finally was thrown out on the insistence Of committeeman representing the house. Tn return the house yielded to the senates proposal for prohibition at military posts
 Speedy Approval Expected.
 The conference report is expected to be given approval by both senate and house in a few days and within two weeks after the president has affixed his signature registration of those eli gibIe for conscription will be under way throughout the country. Some states already have selected their registration boards and the war de- partment has erected a vast and in tricate war machine for assigning and organizing the conscriptS. They will be assemble at training camps in September.
 The compromise bill is understood to be generally satisfactory to the ad- nllnlStrdIlOn ana to the army general staff, on whose advice the original measure was framed.
 The ages named in the conference agreement are 21 and 30, inclusive making the draft applicable to a.. male voters under 31-
 Exemption Section Redrafted.
 The section dealing with exemptions from draft was rewritten in part by the conference committee and pro- vision was made for hearing in eX- emption applications before local civil tribunals with the right of appeal to a second tribunal and finally to the pres ident.
 Two of the house conferees refused to sign the conference report. Repre- sentative Anthony of Kansas would not accept it because the Roosevelt amendment was stricken out. Repre- sentative Kahn of California would not agree to the prohibition amend ment. contending that it reflected or the moral standard of the nation ana that regulatory provisions had beer left to the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
French Envoys
 at Grants Tomb
MARSHAL JOFFRE PLACED A WREATH UP THE SARcoPHAGUS
IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE
Standing With One Hand On the Huge Coffin of Gen. Grant, the Hero of the Marne Placed the Wreath-Then, Standing Erect, He SaIuted.

New York, May 1o.-Three dramatic
 the annals of New York marked the
 activities of the French war mission
 here today. In their chronological
 order they were:
 The address of Rene Viviani, vice
 president of the council of ministers
 and head of the mission at a luncheon
 of the Merchants Association when he
 declared France never would cease
 were restored to her and when he
 proclaimed that the Stars and Stripes
 never would attain their full signifi-
 canoe until they foated from the
 trenches of Europe.
 The placing of wreath upon the
 sarcophagus of General Grant by Marshal Joffre.
 Reception at Public Library. The reception to the French resi- dents of the city at the public library tonight, when Joffre Viviani and their colleagues greeted their compatriots, including several hundred blueJacketS from French warships. The spectacle which appealed most to the popular imagination was that enacted at Grants tomb. "Let Us Have Peace" There was an intense stiffness among the many thousands of spec tators as Marshal Joffre alighted from his automobile and walked along the pavement leading to the tomb The memorable words of the man whose ashes have long reposed witil-n, C.44.. - ed in the granite above the kingly tomb a grateful nation game to him, seemed once again to echo their solemn admonition: Let us have peace!"
 That this thought, although possib-
 mind of the gallant French soldier, was evidenced by the tears that glis- tened his eyes.
 Here is ever in the nations great busting metropolis, silence was more truly expressive than words Here all so was a tribute of one of the world $ great heroes to the memory of anoth- CT, which was unmistakably genuine and sincere.
 Thousands Paused In Their Duties The thousands who had paused in their daily duties to honor the victor of the Marne and his colleagues. ap- parently realized the significance of the movement. Where there had been ! a veritable canopy of small flags fiut- tering above them. now were barred heads. Where there had been re-
 markable manifestation of a great city's joy in welcoming the living
 now there was honor for the dead. ] Joffre. the soldier; Viviani, the
 De Chambrau, the nobleman, descend
 ant of Lafayette, all were visibly af- i fected.
 Wreath on Sarcophagus. Passing into the dim-ighted TO- ! tunda. of the tomb, Marshal Joffre doffed his cap and advanced silent l ly towards the stairway to the sarco- i phagus With one hand resting or 1 standing erect, he saluted. the huge coffin of General Grant, he placed there the evergreen wreath l with tn tricolor entwining it: Then | Then followed a review of the Sew enth Regiment, New York National Guard, in front of the tomb, after which the visitors were taken through Riverside Drive to the Joan of Arc statue where a brief stop was made All along the route, extending severa miles were great throngs of men women and children, cheering the city's guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
BRITISH WAR MISSION
 TO VISIT NEW YORK
To Join the French Commission for the
 -Joint- Reception.

Washington, May 1O-The British about concluded, will leave tomorrow for New York to join the French mis- sion for the joint reception to be given them by Americas financial capital. Virtually the whole body of British statesmen will make the trip in a special train placed at their disposal by the federal government.
 The distinguished visitors, tired out by the three weeks of, conferences here, are looking forward to the re- mainder of their stay in the United States as largely a period of relaxa- tion- They will return to Washington Sunday night and later will take a short trip into the middle west and Canada Most of their work here is done.
 It is expected now that some of the British officials will remain in this country after Foreign Secretary Bal four mad the other leaders have re- turned to England.
 The mission today held an impor- tant joint meeting with the council of national defense MT. aBlfour and J. H. Thomas. a British labor leader, ex- blaming particularly the relationship between union labor and the govern ment in England during the war
 MT. BalfOur talked this afternoon with Justice Brandeis of the supreme court, who is interested in a move ment to establish a Zionist republic in Palestine. This suggestion has been made to the British on several occa- sions, but 1t is understood there Is a desire not to discuss 1t too fully in the present disturbed situation.
 Mir. Balfour also received Winston Churchill, the author, and went over the financial situation with Sir Hard man Lever, British financial expert.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11

of BulIecourt The village of Fresnoy apparently remains in the hands of the Germans after its recapture on Tuesday, but the Canadians and south Englanders are still holding vantage points around it.
 East of BulIecourt, where the Brit ish have established themselves a Scant two miles from the outskirts of Queant, the Germans are striving hard to push them back to prevent the cap ture of the southern end of the Dro- court-Queant line, which would prove of great menace to the important town of Cambrai.
 The British evidently have pushed a step forward toward the capture of the town of Lens and the important coal fields in it's immediate vicinity. South of the Souchez river during a night attack another portion of the German front and supporting lines. together with a number of prisoners, was captured.
 For the most part the line where the French are facing the Germans is undergoing a period of com parative calm, except for artillery duels and unsuccessful German counter-attacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
EXPORTS FOR MARCH
 GREATER THAN FOR FEBRUARY
Second Month Of Unrestricted Sub-
 marine Warfare.

Washington. May 10-American ex- ports to Europe increased $27, ,OoO, ,000 in March, the second month of Ger many's unrestricted submarine war fare, as shown in department of com merce figures today. They were $90,- 900 less than in January however April statistics have not yet been compiled.
 Total shipments to Europe in March are put at $354 ,000, 900 and to the whole world $553,00O, 00O The Feb- ruary total for all shipments was only S467, 900 ,000 South American exports increased from SIT ,0OO 900 to s22, ,0oo,- 900 while those to Asia jumped from s31 ,000,000 to $56, 900, 900.
 In the nine months ending with March, exports to Europe reached a value of $3,231 000, 900 against S2.- 0So, 900, 900 for the corresponding per tod the year before.
 Total imports in March were valued at $27O,OOO,0OO, against $199, 900 900 in February
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11

markets to our allies. v-e may a-r wheat at sf a buaheI and fa- u-Er- S6- In any event with s1mcie-f -rr. trol, the present price 1f r1a- can be reduced by 20 per cent fr per cent. and at the same lime fra pro-. ducer treated In liberal manner
 We Have a Substantial ssr5fsa.
 There can be no particle rf doubt that we have today l- .-r-r America a surplus of from Err rr. rrr to 70.000.G00 bushels or wheat tr-r-r our ordinary c0nsumpti1r ana .rrrrf the needs of our allies before rra earr harvest comes in. CHf 0f rent rar. North America. even with rle IrF winter wheat, can give our eHer taa 900 900 bushels or cereals rf arr e-r# O ranother. But to protect Our ---- suners and lcGitimatslV expand
 exports 10 our allies wirlouf E-aar- ing into our food. rfe -r-arr-rer. must have widest and ahFlr1fe.- Er- mediate powers Co be usad rrt aga ~r. the legitimate interests of tralr ard production. but aEainst rre Erlau r- nority who ara bIacEeui1E tne rr and patriotic chara cter or our Ee-r producing and distrlhuffrr ~lar9er ard iority 10 give play t0 Che feV1trf eer
 vices they can weu and give"
 NIT. Hoover repeated that he fif -rt want the position or food e1rf-afr rr and stated that his puru1es ir rr-- ing from Europe at this -0ver7rr request was simply t0 advice Ere v-~ ernment as to the rlz1.flrr -rrer- sary for efficient food control
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
RUMORS OF SUBMARINE OFF NEW ENGLAND COAST
After a British Merchant Steamer
 Had Put Into Rockland, Me.

Rocl1land, Me. May 1o-An unveri- fled rumor of the presence of a sub marine off the New England coast was circulated here today after a British merchant steamer had put in to this harbor unexpectedly. The captain of the vessel came shore and called upon the local naval represen- tative, but the subject of the con ference was not made known.
 The story heard here was that the steamer had run for this port be- cause her officers believed they had sighted a submarine somewhere off Cape Ann, on the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, last night Members of the crew who could be reached de clined to say whether the report was true, although one of them admitted that something sensational happen ed last night off Cape Ann"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
OBITUARY.
Edward M. Rnszsfie.

EOVfdrQ W. noSZeu6s
 Hartford, Conn, May 10.-Edward M Roszelle, 5e years of age. who was well known in labor circles in the state, died at his home tonight from heart disease. He was active il To- cal politics for many years. wife and seven children survive.
 Ira Dimock.
 Hartford, Conn. May fs.-Ira Di- mock, president of the Nonotuck Silk company and one of the city's wealth fest citizens. died at his home tonight after an illness of three weeks at the age of 90. MT. Dimock entered the silk business in early. life in Mansfield. His wife died two weeks ago and 1t is thought that her death hastened his end. Two sons and a daughter sur- vive.
 Sir Robert James Stuart Graham.
 New York, May 10.-Sir Robert Stuart Graham. tenth of an English baronetcy created in 1929. but who had lived in Brooklyn for 45 years, died suddenly today. Sir Robert was born in Netherby. England. He came here from Montreal. where he was once a famous lacrosse player.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
FOUR MEN DROWNED
 WHEN TOWBOAT cAPSlZED
Was Towing a Coal Laden Barge Out
 From New Haven.

New Haven, Conn, May 10.-Four men perished when the tug James H. Hogan outward bound for Branford with the coal laden barge Kingston in tow capsized and sank in heavy sea off the southwest light today. The dead are:
 Emil Johnson, captain; William R. Runtley, engineer; Ned Wesson or Weston, fireman, and Jeremiah Sulli- van, deckhand.
 The men grabbed life preservers as the boat went over and jumped into she water, endeavoring to make shore Or the barge. Two of them sank and tie other two died after being taken out of the water by the keeper of the light, who put out to the struggling men in @ small boat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
FUNERAL OF SENATOR
 FORAKER TOMORROW
Died at His Home in Cincinnati Yes
 terday.

Cincinnati, O.. May 1o-Joseph Ben son Foraker, former United States senator from Ohio. lawyer, orator, sol dier and citizen, died at his home here today. Mr., Foraker had been in poor health since his retirement from the senate in 1909. but it was not until two weeks ago that he was fore ed to his bed and his condition was not considered critical until last r/;ht
 Mir. F'oralker was twice elected and likewise twice defeated in races for
 gethovernorship of Ohio, while he served two terms in the United had the honor of presenting the name of William Mckinley to the republi- can national convention in 1896 and 1900.
 The funeral of Senator Foraker will be held Saturday at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL
 COLLEGE TO CLOSE TODAY Decision Was Reached at a Faculty
 Meeting Held Yesterday.

Storrs, Conn, May 10.-The Con- necticut A Agricultural college will close tomorrow. to reopen on Oct. Is. This decision was reached at a faculty meeting held today. The rush of stu dents to enlist in government service and take up agricultural work on farms has reduced the number re- maining at the college to twenty.
 President Beach stated after the meeting that the policy of the college at the opening of the next term would be military in every respect and that athletics would be abandoned. The term will continue from Oct. 16 until May 10 without vacations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
WAR COUNCIL OF THE
 RED CROSS CREATED To Direct Relief Work During the War and to Appeal for Contributions

Washington, May 10. President Wilson created a war council of the Red Cross" today to direct relief work during the war and made a public ap peal for Red Cross contributions from "alI those who can contribute either great sums or small to the alleviation of the suffering and distress which must inevitably arise out of this fight for humanity and democracy"
 The head of the war council is Hen ry P. Davison of J. P. Morgan and Company who said in accepting the post that all the vast facilities of the Morgan firm would stand behind the Red Cross for the duration of the war. Former President Taft, chairman of the Red Cross central committee, will eerve with the council whose other members are Charles D. Norton, Cor nelius N. Bliss, Jr., and Grayson M. P. Murphy, of New York; Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, and Eliot Wads- wortS of Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
FORMER VILLA OFFICERS
 ARE SEEKING AMNESTY
They Agree That Villa Has Been De-
 VisiVely Beaten.

Fl Paso, Texas, May 10.-Many former Villa officers and followeds are crossing from Mexico and seeking am- nesty from Mexican government off, cials here. More than twenty have ar rived during the last nine days. They agreed that Villa was decisively de- feated by General Murguia in north ern Mexico and say Villas command has been scattered.
 Among the Mexican political refu- gees who have announced their inten- ton of returning to Mexico soon are members of the Madero family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
CAN CUT COST OF
 FLOUR 50 PER CENT.
Herbert c. Hoover Says There is No JustifatOn for
 the Outrageous Prices Prevailing
GOVT CONTROL S ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY

here is No Occasion for Food Panic in This Country IJ Special Interests Defeat the President in Obtaining Power to Control the Nations Food SuppIy-COntro b Needed to Regulate Prices and to Increase the Suplu Without Food Control, Mr. Hoover Says, We May See $20 Flour Before the Year is Out and Chaotic Cod ton of Wages, Industry and Living.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
A VERDICT FOR SIX CENTS
 AGAINST HARPER'S WEEKLY
Result of Henry Lane Wilson's Libel
 Suit For $5oo,0oo.

Washington, May 1o-A verdict of six cents and costs was given by the local supreme court yesterday to dor to Mexico, in his S500, ,000 libel suit against Norman Hapgood. former ed- itor of Harpers Weekly, MT. Wilson sued on an article dealing with the killing of President Madero. the suc- cession of Huerta and MT. Wilson's all legged part in affairs in Mexico City at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
Convention of o. U. A. M.

Bridgeport, Conn, May 10.-George L. Pelham of Bridgeport, state organ Order of United American Mechanics at the 46th state session today. The national convention will be held the fourth Tuesday in August at Harris burg, Pa. Resolutions were passed ne- dorsing President Wilson and Cover nor Holcomb.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
HEAVY FIGHTING ON
 MACEDONIAN FRONT
Numerous Battles Are in Progress, With the Entente
 Allies the Aggressors
GERMANS ARE HOLDING VILLAGE OF FREsNOY

Teutons Are Keeping Up With Great Intensity Their Of fensve Against the British Around Fresnoy and East of BuIecourt-East of Bullecourt, About Two Miles From the Outskirts of Ouent the Germans Are Striving Hard to Prevent the Capture of Vantage Points Which Would Menace the Town of Cambrai-The British Have Made Slight Advance Toward the Town of Lens
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
AUSTRIAN POLITICIANS BEARING OLIVE BRANCH
Are About to Leave for Switzerland
 With Peace Proposals.

London, May 10, 7.50 p. m.-The Amsterdam correspondent or the Ex- change Telegraph company wires that he has learned from the best of sources that three prominent Aus trian politicians are about to leave for Switzerland bearing peace propo- saIs, and that they hope to be given safe conduct to France in order to dis cuss with the French cabinet the pos sibilitY of peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
FALL FROM HAYLoFT
 MAY PROVE FATAL.
Danbury Man Accidentally Fell Through Hatchway in Waterbury.

Waterbury, Conn.,. May 10.-While night in the hayloft of the stable of Undertaken Arthur J. Lunny here to- night, John Healey. 40, of North Main street, Danbury, accidentally fell through a hatchway to the cement floor below. He alighted on his head, bled terribly and sustained injuries that may prove fatal. He was taken to St. Mary's hospital. The police are trying to reach his relatives in Dan burY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
TO ALLEVIATE DEAFNESS
 CAUSED BY DECORATIONS
Small Aluminium Valve Which Fits the Ear is Closed by Heavy Sounds.

Chicago, May IDA device to re- duce to the minimum deafness caused by the detonations of heavy guns has been invented by Professor Albert Mi chaelsen, of the University of Chica- go, winner of the Nobel physics prize.
 It is a small aluminium valve which fits in the ear. A spring keeps the valve open to ordinary sounds, but heavy sounds automatically close 1t. It will be tried out at Ford Sheridan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
ROOSEVELT HAS RESIGNED
 FROM ARMY LEAGUE
Because Its President #aa oppcsed t1
 Roosevelt VolUutssr Div.sior-

Washington. May f0.-C9rre grcaf- ence between Theodore Hoosereit al Joseph Letter, president pt t1e Arl Ieae11e made public by the 1eawua fr- night. disclosed that Che colonel @ resigned as honorary vice prealler. l the organization becauHe Ar- Lr opposed the army pili af1effil hermit recruiting of the HooseVeft r-l- unteer division
 Referring Co the fight ou tne anErl nent. Mir Roosevelt wrote ao Ear the opposition is not due co mer4 r gle -hea dedness, it can only 1a 1Hs .a politics. You are therefors president using the Army Le1eaa tr the detriment of the army
 Mir. Letter replied thar thH rmEr- ton would be referred to tng lezElra executive council
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
Cabled Paragraphs

Lady Decies Joins Hospital Conting-
 ent.
 London, May 10. 3.13 a. m.-Lady Decies, who before her marriage to Lord Decies was Vivian Gould, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George J. Gould of New York. has joined the Scottish Women's Hospital contingent. The contingent is going to Rumania for service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSiNATE
 PRESIDENT MENOcAL OF CUBA Conspirators Also Contemplated Death of United States Minister Gonzalez.

Havana, May 1o.-It was ascertained tonight that in the attempt to assassi- nate President Menocal last night by means of a bomb explosion the con spirators also had in contemplation the death of William Gonzalez, the United States minister to Cuba, who was in the palace with the president at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
OPERATORS AND MINERS
 APPEAL TO GOVERNMENT
To Take Steps to Avert sf-i~s sf Nearly 45,oo0 Bitun1i1o9s Coal Hlr- CTS.

Johnstown. Pa. Mag G1-Tte raf- ed States government. tEr14Er aers tary of Labor Wilson. iate today steps to avert a strike lf nearly f.- 900 bituminous coal miners lr tre e traI Pennsylvania heid. A tHr
 was received by both rue ulrera the operators asking fhst frar committees Co Washington tl rr
 with department Of labor u~--atr~r .- m attempt to compr0mlge trrIr rr- ferences. Commftteca were named rr- night and left immediatelv. E1tr r4r- CTS and operators say rHe suc-err rr federal mediators iu the only means rr averting a strike that wlII rlr uu M entire coal output Of t1e fr.d r miners ask that their original frH1rf Of 33 1-3 per cent. wage i1rre1ra 1r granted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
HOOVER MAY BE MADE
 AMERICAN FOOD CCMTHCLLE7 Planning an Emergency Food Craar- ization to Direct Food DiatriautisH

Washington. May 70. - 51erer-.1.r that Herbert C. Hoover may ne made American food controller were ~ weight today by definite lzfi~a f-rr that the administra tlon plans cr-et-rr of an emergency food crTarlzatl1r tr direct food distribution during H war
 President Wilson went ore~ fre fr-f situation fully at a conference Secretary Houston. Chairman lla1r Of the house agrlculture comm t.er and Representative Haure~ 1f fr republican member or tle rcUr.-rre He urged immediate parsa-e lf " administrations food btHs crr which would eupower rla 1rra..e-t through some government arrrr- -r take drastic measure rr deal the food situation.
 Plans for an eH1errerrr handle food prDhiems have noe -rrr completed in detail. but I- is believed probable that the president wlI ram one man to be directly rerur-7. Cor carrying out emergency provisions -r the legislation that is enu-nt
 The emergency orEariz izat.1r be formed to last only throughout r war. ceasing operations w.-l rae establishment Of normal conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
MORE THAN s6,ooo, ,ooo
 FOR WAR PURPOSES
Voted at 1917 Session of the New York
 Legislature.

Albany, N. T., May 1o.-The 1917 session of the New York legislature, which was marked by the passage of many preparedness measures, includ- ing appro priations of more than S6,- 900, 900 for war purposes. and of legis- lation to grant local option to cities and to prohibit professional boxing, adjourned sine die at midnight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-11
INCREASED WAGES FOR
 WESTERN COAL MINERS
Agreement Reached Calling For 20 Per
 Cent. on Day Wages.

Kansas City, Mo, May 10.-Agree- ment to increase wages for 10000 coal miners of Missouri. Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas was reached at con ference here today between operators and representatives of the miners. Ad- sf1-ances of ten cents per ton for min F1ng and 20 per cent on day wages were Incorporated in the agreement.