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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

The machinery TO carry out the
stupsndous task of draft registra-
ton In New York city OF June
has Just been put into motion.
Judge John J. Freschi called to-
gether tho members Of the Man
haitian draft committee last night
In his chambers In the Municipal
Courts Building and plans for
the work were outlined.
The upper picture shows tho
Manhattan committee. From loft
to right they are; Hugh Frayne.
Lincoln Cromwell, Judge Freschl,
William Lee Frankei, Michael
Cruise and w. Gilman Thompson.
Below is a scene in tho New
York registration once. Rhowing
men who came under tho cunscrlp-
tlon law nlling out blanks. These
men will not be in the city on
Registration Day and. for that
reason. we're permitted to register
before Juno 8. Clerk Scully Is
showing thom how TO prepare the
blanks.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
HUGE TASK AHEAD,
BUT US. MUST WIN,
SAYS GARY, OF WAR
Continued from First Page.J

seek nor desire anything that belongs
to any other country. II they had an
advantage over other nations in any
department OF human endeavor they
would not unjustly profit by It.
"Thelr ambition is TO cultivate good
will and friendship and their hope ls
TO avoid enmltlcs. Their consistent
purpose and effort have been to oc-
cupy AN independent position
among nations, unentangled and un-
complicated with alliances or asso-
Citations that might interrupt tho
policy OF aiding and n"ver antagoniz-
ing others.
These observations are based on
history. The record has been written
and cannot be changed by any who
may impugn the motives or conduct
OF our people. Such u citizenship,
driven into the corner Of self-defense.
10 apt to be tho most terrible, even
though civilized and human in its
combativeness. when attacked by q
barparuus despotism.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
GREEK SHIP ToRPEDoED.
shaking OF FreiEhter Reported by
American Members of Crew.

Tho Greek freight steamer odysseuS,
a vessel Of s.4s3 tons. which left New
Orleans the latter part Of March for
Marsviiles. was torpedoed and sunk by
"A German submarine April rs, accord
ing TO two members OF her crew, both
Americans, who arrived at an Ameri-
can port to-day.
Tho Odysseus was formerly the
steamer Oregorios Llyieratos, her name
being changed shortly before she lcft
New Orleans. The sinking occurred
near the French coast
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
DIEO.

HOTToNE.---on May ~. IpIT, Oh
DBsTEPHANo CoTToNE.
RemainA win lie In state al rHA
FUNERAL CHURCH frank u. Camp.
bell puildlnD, Broadway. sBth ana
eTth sts., until Saturday forenoon, &
o'clock. Funeral services will be held a.
the Church OF the Blessed Sacrament.
Broadway and TlSt sL. Saturday morn.
Ing. Gao o'olooh.
GERIIARD.- D.--KATHERI GERHARD,
Services at THE FUNERAL CHURCH.
Broadway and OSth St. Frank Z.
Campbell BuildinE), Sunday afternoon.
23O o'clock.
wARREN.-on May as, New York
MARIA j., widow Of John E. Warren.
formerly of Hob SOks. Mass. aged %
years.
Services THE FUNERAL CHURCH
Drank u, Campbell BuilGlngD, Broad.
way. Goth and o7th sts., Saturday after
noon, o'clock. Holyoks and Spring
fled (Mass,) papers please copy.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
Heavy Gun Duei Reported By Dsriiu
In Champagne.

BERLIN, May 25.-"Inorsasod artil-
lery activity is reported from Western
Champagne" said last nights oficial
bulletin. The earlier bulletin reported
only artillery actions on the Britlsh
front
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
MARSHALL Field n Sergeant In
IlIInOla cavalry.

tSpccin 20 Tio LTenlnH WoTdl
CHICAGO, May 2j.-Marshan Field
Is made sergeant OF tho First Illinois
Cavalry.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
ITEMS FOR INVESTORS.

Of 2b per cent. OF earnings for hrst two
OF 1917. Dividend payable Jun,
10 TO stock record June IS. ON Nov. 20
1915, an extra dividend OF per cent
was declared.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

Atlantic Gulf a. West Indies-Semi
annual dividend OF 70 a snare on com
mon stock. payable Aug /.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

LOST, FOUND AND HRwAsna

$3.50 REWARD and no ausut,on, ,..,.a =. =
a, pntn a diamopd and nIPhirs bSooch' lost u.
q Petwetn ola IT, and Madison az, snT Sztg
S. ahd oth av. DTvicH 4 o., Inc. 800 sth IN
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

Texas Co.-special meeting OF stock.
holders will be held Juno ~ 70 consider
increaSlng capital stock from $55 1000 900
10 S6g, s7R 900 10 be offered 10 stockhold-
ors OF record July 10 at par. Regularly
quartcrly dividend ot 2h per cent, pay
sblo Juno 30 to stock record June II.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
NO FALTERlNe OR GOING BACK
POSSIBLE.
WORD OF THE ALLIES.

Tho pccuni1ry burdens 20 DO in-
posed upon us will bo very great, We
knew In advance such would bc iGC
case. We must pay tho enormous cost
~ mubdHiuI, oQulppine, supplying and
moving our own armies, ana we mast
advance money and provide supplies
i1 lNt u,tos u ac'nrdauc" vita thclr
necessities ana uur resources.
We could not decline II We were
disposed, Tor they arc now fohtina our
battles and we are with them under
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

Atchlson System-Ten months gross
earnings 3l2s544,602 increase s.S64.729.
Net after tax Si4.O24.S2S, Increase S.
aG4 2s4
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25
PEOPLE PEACE LOVING. But
READY TO FOLLOW FLAG.

combativencss, when attacked by Q
barparuus despotism.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-05-25

methods. protective barriers. means
Of rapid mobilization and transfer of
vanced I'm effectiveness than any
other army or armies have ever
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
LUTHER K. ZABRISkIE
Has Written Book on The Virgin IsI-
 ands of the U. S. A.


 The Virgin Islands of the U. s. A.
 is the title of a book recently written by Luther K. Zabrisl<ie. a Norwich boy, formerly vice consul of the United States of America at St. Thomas which will be published early in the fall by Messrs. G. P. Putnam's Sons of New ork city. This is the first and at present the only complete and up-to- date work dealing with Uncle sam s new island possessions in the Carlo bean, and embodies the results of the personal observations and a wide and careful study of practically every ccn- during his sOiourn of approximately 15 months in those interesting islands and at q period that has since proven to be the most important of their rather varied and eventful history The work deYotes it's first chapters to a resume of the history of the Danish West Indies and to a general descrip- tion of the islands, islets and rocks for which the U. S. government paid on March 31, 1917 25 million dollars. Much space is devoted to the harber and shipping conditions, and consid- erable attention is likewise directed to the agricultural and commercial situa- uons. There are detailed descriptiorls of the peoples. the local customs, laws schools, churches etc. etc. and in con clusion a general survey is syiven of the main events that finally jed up to the change of flags. The volume will have aboue 300 pages and will contain three maps and 112 illustrations which include several that were taken in both St. Thomas and Washington on the date when the historical transfer was formally effected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
ENTERTAINED BY THEIR
 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
Boys Were Guests at Home of Mrs.
 Rena Gardner.

When Class ,, class of young boys of the First Baptist Bible school, is invited to the home of the teacher, Mrs. Rena Gardner. of Yantic, it al ways means a royal good time. We'd nesday was no exception.
 The young people left Franklin square on the 9.30 o'clock trolley for Yantic, where they were met by an auto and driven to Mrs. Gardners home.
 Almost the entire day was spent out of doors where they wandered at will. The many games included baseball.
 A dinner of clam chowder and other good things, was served at noon.
 The afternoon slipped away very quickly. At five o'clock supper was served, including ice cream and cake
 The boys returned home in Robert Otis auto at o'clock, tired but hap py, all pronouncing the day a perfect enc.
 The young people were Harry Wa ters, Harold Frink. Robert Otis. Jr.. Harold Carpenter. Lloyd Pierce and Arthur Armstrong;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
PERSONALS

Roger S. Linnen of New York city spent yesterday in town.
 MT. and Mrs George Scott of Union street are touring Canada by automo- bile.
 Miss Mary Hayes of Prospect street is spending the summer with relatives in Schenectady.
 Miss Edith Hastedt has returned to her home in New York after spending three weeks with relatives on Laurel Hill.
 Capt. and Mrs. Charles A. May of Yantic have returned after a week s visit with their son, Frank W. May, of Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs. Frank McGarrah and daughters, Mildred and Millicent, are spending two weeks with Mrs. McGarrah's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Clinton O. Christ man, of School street.
 Mrs. N. P. Thompson of New Britain returned home on Wednesday, going by auto to Wiilimantic to which point she was accompanied by Mrs. w. P. Potter, whose guest she has been.
 Mrs. Caroline Button and daughter, Miss Jennie Button, have returned to their home in Hanover after spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Louis De Grenier of 1S1 Palmer street, this city
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
REQUIREMENTS OF THE
 NEW BILLBOARD LAW
State Police Sends Out Warning to
 All Owners.

Thomas F. Egan, superintendent of state police. has sent d circular and others relative to the require ments of the law of 1917 which trans ferred from the office of the secretar r.y of state to the state police department the duty of enforcing the bill board law. The letter says:
 The license fee is one-half cent per square foot per annum, the space to be computed by measurements to the outer edges of all frames, billboards, etc. The only exemptions are: square feet.
 2. Signs on the property upon which the goods advertised are man. ufactured, or offered for sale or upon which the business advertised is car ried on, wholly or in part.
 3. The advertisement by any town city or borough O .ts industries.
 All other outdoor advertising is divided into two classes and licensed accordingly:
 articles that are not usually changed throughout the year.
 ?. Licenses to owners or pur- veyors of advertising space.
 A separat application and license is necessary for each and every ad- vertisement or space structure so used or offered for rent. No license will be issued for any sign that ob- structs the view from the highway of steam or electric tracks within 300 feet of any grade crossing.
 If this law applies to your business or property in any way, please ad- wise this office promptly of the num- Der and kind of signs or space which you maintain and proper application blanks will be sent to you at once
 In order to avoid a violation of this law by maintaining an unlicensed sign. it is essential that your appH- cation date August 1, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
SOLDIERS FUND IS
 NOW OVER S70o
A Thousand Dollars to Be Divided Equally Between the Third and Fifth
 Companies,

The thousand dollar fund being raised by public spirited citizens of Norwich for the Third and Fifth com panles had on Wednesday evening reached something over $700. These are entirely voluntary contributions, as no canvassine is being done. Col. Charles w. Gale said Wednesday evening that the contributions are coming right along and it is expected that the thousand dollar mark will be reached before the local guardsmen leave the city The money is to be divided equally between the two com panies. The contributions made so far range from 10 cents to $50 Anyone who wishes to take part in helping along the fund may hand their contri- button to any of the committee and be sure that it will reach it's destination safely. The committee comprises Mayor Allyn L. Brown, Fred A. Fox, Milo R. Waters. Charles A. Hagberg, Anson R. Grover, Herbert R. Branche J. P. Sheridan, Orrin W. Price and Charles w. Gale.
 The committee held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon. when the final details of the plan were discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26

tihed Dr. Louis T. Cassidy that a phy- s1cian's services were needed. Dr. Cassidy went immediately to the scene but the child's life was extinct. In the hope that the use of a pulnotor might rekindle the spark of life, the child was rushed to the Backus hos pital by Dr. Cassidy in his automobile, and the doctor worked over the boy full half hour, but to no avail.
 The only pulmotor in the city is kept at the Backus hospital, and Dr. Cas- s1dy took the boy to the hospital in his own machine instead of waiting for the ambulance, in order to save time.
 The child is the son of MT. and Mrs Tony Scheno, who reside on School street, near John street
 Medical Examiner C. C. Giidersleeve viewed the body at the hospital and after conducting an investigation into the facts of the case gave his verdict accidental drowning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
CHILD DROWNED IN YANTIC RIVER
Seven Year Old Jeremiah Sceno From Railroad Birdce
 North of Chelsea Boat CuE-Iife Extinct When Body m Was Pulled From Water.

Seven year old Jeremiah Scheno of School street met death by drowning early Wednesday evening when he fell into the Yantic river while play ing on the railroad bridge just north of the Chelsea Boat club. The child lost his balance and tumbled headfirst into the water. He was in the water about 20 minutes before he was pulled ashore.
 As far as could be learned, the drowned boy was playing with another boy of about the same age and fell from the bridge while walking a rail. The second boy, whose name is Joe, ran to the drowned boys relatives and told them of the accident
 Fred Williams made an attempt to save the boy and dove several times before he succeeded in locating the child and bringing him to the surface.
 A hurry call had been sent. out for a doctor and a telephone operator mo-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
FAREWELL GIFT FOR
 WEST SIDE FIREMAN
Eugene caIkins Ordered to Naval Re-
 serve Station at Newport.

Wednesday Eugene Calkins was pre- sented with a kit containing a clothes mirror by his fellow members of the West Side fire company. Mir. Calkins, who Is member of the naval reserve, has orders to report at the New Haven station at o'clock and go to Newport from there with the rest of the Nor wich detail. Mir. Calkins joined the company as call man on Jan. 1, 1915, and has served two years and seven months, lacking six days. He has had an enviable record as a fireman and has been one of the most popular members of the company. In present. ing the remembrance Capt. H. R. Taft made a brief speech wishing Mfr Cal kfns the best of luck and safe re- turn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
UNPREooEJ BY ENEMY,
 RUSSIAN TROOPS RETREAT
Others Stand by Their Guns and De Valiant Duty Fighting With Effect.

Petrograd. July 25-The Russian Guards corps defending Tarnopol re- treated, impressed by the enemy, says the official statement issued by gen. eral headquarters tonight. But the ProbrajenslSy and Semoszky regiments remained faithful to duty and are fighting southeast of Tarnopol.
 In the streets of Stanislau there were stubborn bayOnet engagements The popuiace threw grenades on the retiring Rus5ian troops.
 The text of the communication reads: 'In the direction of Wilma, in the region north of Krevo, our detach- ments occupying a portion of the en- emy trenches east of Mihaloze, retired to their former trenches owing to the enemy's powerful artillery fire.
 The guard corps, with the execution of the Petrovsky brigade defending Tarnopol, voluntarily and without pressure from the enemy, left its po- sitions and retired eastward, the Petrovsky brigade. comprising the Pro- bra ieusKy and SemOsZy (SemenoVslty) regiments. remaining faithful to duty and fighting southeast of Tarnopol
 "The enemy crossed to the left bank of the Sereth in the region of Bere- sovica. Czertory and AIikuIice. driv- ing back our troops to the Smykovce river -Gniesna- Trembowla line
 Between the Sereth and Strypa riverJ the Gcrmans continued their offensive. concentrating their chief efforts along the western bank of the Sereth."
 The statement says that according to the testimony of a German officer the 143d German regiment was almost completely destroyed by the Fifth Cy- clist battalion. It refers to assistance given in rear guard action by Polish UhIans. and concludes:
 ''In the streets of Stanislau stubborn engagements with the bayonet were fought with enemy forces which had broken into the town. The inhabitants of the city threw hand grenades from their balconies and windows on our de- parting troops"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26

Orders co the Connecticut Home Guard regarding the distribution of ammunition have been issued by Lu- | cien F. Burpee, president of the mill tary emergency board, as folows: Headquarters Connecticut Home Guard.
 General Orders, No. Is: Upon approved accusations, ammunition titles:
 To each infantry company armed with the Springfield rifle, caliber .45, 1900 rounds of ball cartridges; and 10 ooo each infantry platoon so armed, fantry company armed with the Krag caiiber 80, 1888. To ca each machine ti, gun company. $500 rounds of ball cart ridges. caliber 30, 1916; and to each machine gun platoon, 4800 rounds of same To each officer and man arm ed with Colts revolver caliber .3S, 80 rounds of ball cartridges. 2.-The commanding officer of each organization will receive in his issue certain "sealed ammunition" in cases which shall not be opened except in great emergency or by order of this board or of his military district com mander: and which he shall store and keep with great care. The number of such cases will be one containing 300 rounds to each organization arm ed with the Springfield rifle, three
 
 ganization armed with the Krag rifle four containing 4s00 rounds to each machine gun company, and two con- taining 2,400 rounds to each machine having Colts revolver will always keep on hand at least one box of cart ridges, caliber .38.
 3.-The remainder of the ammuni- tion issued will be used only in tar get practice under regulation and su- pervision by the chief inspector small arms practice, and the regf}nental in spector small arms practice, or by such other officer as may be desig- mated for such purpose.
 4.-During the month of August next, each military district comman- der shall cause each organization in his district, except machine gun com panies and the naval divisions, to be inspected, giving attention to the con- dition of arms, uniforms, equipment and the reserve ammunition, to drill, target practice, discipline, and to ar mory and storage facilities; and shall cause duplicate muster roll of each such organization to be made in prop CT form, bearing the names of all men belonging to such organization on the day of such inspection, and shall prop erly execute and return one of each such muster rolls to these headquar- ters before September 8, 1917
 5.-The commanding officer of the Naval battalion and the commanding CIIlC0T or the MdCn1ne Gun corps shall do the same with the organizations in their respective commands.
 6.-The names of men in the re- serves, who are not members of or eanized reserve companies. shall he placed on the muster roll of some ac- tive company in their respective towns, after the names of the men in such active company and under the word Reserves"
 The many changes occasioned by enlistment or draft into the United States service, and by transfers of men to or from the Reserves of the Home Guard. make it necessary that these new muster rolls be accurately prepared, so that they may furnish reliable records of each orga nization in permanent form for information and use in the future
 Per order of the Military Emergency
 Board,
 LUCIEN F. BURPEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
HAIR HINTS
Helpful Advice for Care of the Hair Worthy the Attention of Every one Who Would Avoid Dandruff, Itching Scalp, Gray Hair and BaIdness.

If your hair is getting thin and you are troubled with dandruf or itching scalp, get about four ounces of Parisian sage from your druggist. This helps 10 prevent badness and grayness and keeps the scalp clean.
 Before going to bed I rub a little Partisan sage into my scalp, says woman whose luxurious, soft and fluffy aair Is greatly admired. This keeps khe hair from falling out and makes 1t .asy to dress attractively.
 A lady visiting friends says: "Pari- Han sage is the best hair treatmen ent I sver used. It keeps the scalp free of sandruf, prevents hair falling and stops itching scalp"
 Everyone knows saee is ~cod for the aatr. but be sure to ask your druggist .er Parisian sage (Girouxs). for this brand will not stain or streak the hair Ind Is delicately perfumed. Lee Os- good can supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
UNABLE TO IMPORT SHEEP. Railroad Regulations Prevents Ship nnent of Less Than a Full Carload as Ordered.

The committee of food supply of the Connecticut State Council of De- Tense has encountered a snag in it's attempt to import sheep into the state. Orders were received at the office of the committee for a num- Der of sheep, but not for a full car Due to the ruling of the railroads prohibiting shipping less than a full car. it is impossible to bring in those ordered and it has been found necessary to return the money to those who placed orders
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
FUN ERALS
William C. Byrne

The funeral of William C. Byrne c-e Palmertown was held Wednesday morning from his late home. Re- qulem high mass was celebrated at St. Johns church, Uncasville by Rev. Father Quinn. The bearers were Cornelius Flaherty. Michael Hickey, John DoXle and Joseph St Germain. Interment was at St. Mary's cemetery in New London.
 The Home Guard company of Pal mertown of which Mir. Byrne was a command of Captain Ramage march huglers accompanied the body to the grave and blew taps.
 Henry Waterman Tibbits.
 The funeral of Henry Waterman Tibbits was held from his late home at S3 Broad street Wednesday after noon- There were a large number present, including relatives from New London, Boston and other places, be- sides members of the many organiza- tions to which the deceased belonged. was surrounded with many floral offer ings. Rev. Joseph H. Selden con ducted the services and Mrs Grace Aldrich Crowell sang Abide With Me and Hark, Hark. My Soul The bearers were Charles s. Holbrook, William S. Chappell, James c. Macpherson, Charles L Tracy, Squire Gregson and George G. Engler. Burial was in the family lot in the cemetery in Windham Cen ter, where Rev MT. Selden read a committal service.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
Bond for Berlin Bomb.

New York. July 25.-A si .ooo Liberty bond was offered q prize today 10 the first American aviator who bombs Berlin from the air by Sigmond Saxe of this city. The offer was made in a letter sent to the Aero club of Amer ica and MT. Saxe made the suggestion that it be used a basis of a pcrma- nent fund for that purpose
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
Presented Wrist Watch

Wednesday evening William e. Chnon of the local coast artillery com pany was presented with 15-iewe1 wrist watch by his fellow employees in the office of the United States Finish ing company. The presentation was made by Arthur Rydholm. Nr Mo Clirnon accepted the gift with a few we'll chosen words
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-26
sToEsTRINe DISTRICTS QUOT
Figure Is Reduced From 2s5 to 27t
 Men.

Marion R. Davis. a member of the board of exemptions for the 11th sen atorial (Shoestring) district, was ad vised Wednesday by Governor Hol- comb that the number of men that district would be called upon to fur nish under the draft of last Friday had been reduced from 2s5 to 2T1. the presumption being that some enlist ments had been made in the dis trict that reduced the quota.
 There are 16 towns in the dis trict and it comprises all the towns about New London with the exception of Groton.