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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
Liberty Loan Not
 0versubSCribed
PROBABLY NOT ONE-HALF HAS
 BEEN TAKEN
TO RAISE $2,245,oO ,OO0
Directing Heads of the Loan Sub seriptions Have Had Impressed Up- on Them the Necessity Of Arousing the Country to the Need of Quick Action.

Washington, May 17-Representa- tives of the federal reserve banks and treasury officials in direct charge of the task of floating the liberty loan virtually were unanimous tonight in the opinion that a tremendous cam paign must be successfully carried on within the 27 days if the liberty loan is to meet with the over subscription which officials hope for.
 Not One-HaIf Taken Up.
 The impression still prevails in many quarters that the liberty loan already has been subscribed. This not only is untrue, it was au thOritatiVely said tonight, but prob been taken including allowance for approximately $450, ,00O, 900 of treasury certificates of indebtedness already is sued.
 A large over-subscrfptton. officials feel, is highly desirable in that it would show in terms which could not be misconstrued by Germany, that the United States is in the war to stay until Germany is defeated and that there will be no stinting of national resources of any kind to bring about the end of autocracy-
 Real Situation Explained.
 Directing heads of the loan sub scription campaign at each of the re- serve banks, except Dallas and San Francisco, had the real situation i'm pressed upon them in plain language by treasury and reserve board officials today at a conference. They were told that there was need of arousing the country to the immediate necessity of subscribing to the loan, that the spirit of 17'' should be awakened to match the spirit of '76".
 The first burst of patriotic response to the announcement of the issue brought liberal estimates from many banks and numerous inquiries as to the details of the issue.
 Full Details Will be Announce Today.
 Full details as to re-depositing the proceeds of the issue were not com pleted until late yesterday. They will be announced tomorrow having been tonight to the federal reserve banks after being rushed through the government printing of fee late today.
 The first subscription to be received through the newly organized woman's committee of the loan was to be turn ed into the treasury today by Mrs. w. G. McAdoo wife of the secretary. It came from Cincinnati and was for $1O,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
PROMPT FINANCIAL AID
 MAY GAIN DECISIVE VICTORY
Before an American Army is Sent to
 Europe, Secretary McAdoo Says.

Chicago, May 17.-Prompt financial assistance to the allied governments cisive victory before an American army is sent to Europe, Secretary of the Treasury AIcAdoo declared here to- night in a speech before financiers. ianlzers and business men. urging their support of the liberty loan.
 Every man and woman who buys a liberty bond will contribute in the most immediate and directly helpful way to bring the war to a quick conclusion" Mir MoAdoo said NO one can doubt the outcome of the conflict if the American people are awake to the gravity of the situation and organize the mighty resources of the nation"
 The secretary said it was difficult to make the people understand that we are involved in the most colossal war of all time. It was no longer true, he said, that the best friends of the Amer ican people were the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Submarines already had crossed the Atlantic and sunk yes eels off our shores; all modern science had nul1ifled space, and no longer were we secure because of our isoal- thon.
 If military autocracies can be de- stroyed, the greatest menace to the worlds peace and security will be re- moved" Secretary McAdoo said Al ready as a result of the war one great military autocracy has been destroyed -RusSIa-and on it's ruins there has been reared the benevolent structure of democratic institutions.
 If. as a result of this war Ger many shall become self-g governed, the greatest achievement for the future peace of the world will have been re- corded. But if the German military autocracy should succeed and dominate all Europe, then the issue will be re- duced to a war between Germany, the supreme military autocrat, on the one hand, and the great republic of North America. the champion of liberty on the other. No one can doubt the out come of that conflict if the American people awaken to the gravity of the situation, organize the mighty re- sources of the nation and equip them selves to conquer in 9 supreme strug- gle for human rights and liberty"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18

and Braye-e ye-en-Laonnois-thre of them against each position-they were again repulsed by the French artillery and infantry, suffering enormous casual ties. To the east the French troops near Craonne delivered a successful at tack, capturing German trench ele- ments.
 The Berlin war office reports that for the first Is days of May the Germans made prisoner of 5000 British and French soldiers on the French front 2,300 of them British and 2,700 French.
 From Tolmino to the sea the Italians are keeping up their strong offensive against the Austrians or warding off violent counter attacks against posi- tions they have captured in their new push.
 An unofficial despatch reports the taking by the Italians of the fashion able watering resort of Duino at the head of the Gulf of Triest and on,y 12 miles from the city of Triest, Austria s most important port on the Adriatic. In the six days of fighting since the Italian offensive began 4,021 Austrians have been made prisoner by the Ital- ians.
 In Macedonia also the forces of the Teutonic allies are meeting with re- verses at the hands of the entente troops. In the Cerna river region the Germans lost to the French troops position on a front Of nearly a half mile, while to the east of the Struna river region the British have taken the village of Kjupfi and clements of en- en1y trenches.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
HOUSING AND TRAINING
 OF NEW WAR ARMY Each of 32 Cantonnent Camps Will Accommodate 22,0O0 Men.

Washington, May IT. - Complete plans for housing 22,OOO men at each of thirty-two divisional cantonment camps in which the war army is to be trained have been worked out by war department officials and con struction work will be undertaken as soon as the commanders of the military departments have designated the sites.
 Twelve of the camps will go to the new southeastern department, com manded by Major General Leonard Wood, making 264,000 troops assigned to that department. Six camps will be established in the central department six in the southern, three in the western, four in the eastern and one in the northeastern department.
 There will be 2,0OO buildings in each encampment. While some of the barracks will be of two story con- struction, the majority will be long, low ones story affairs so arranged as to suit the convenience of the regi- ments or larger units.
 Each camp will cover a little more than a square mile of ground, not including the big tracts of land nec- essary for drilling.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
RUSSIAN GENERALS HAVE
 WITHDRAWN RESERVATIONS Brusioff and Gurko to Remain With Army-Crisis Has Been Averted

Petrograd, May r, p. m-. via Lon don, 11-30 D. m--As a result of meet ing in Petrograd of the commanders in-chief from all the fronts except the Caucasus, Generals BrousiIoff and Gurko have withdrawn their resigna tions. Thus the crisis in tn earmy, which formed an alarming accompani- ment to the political crisis has been averted. all commanders having decid- ed to remain al their posts.
 General A1exieff, commander-in- chief of the Russian armies during the course of an interview, said:
 The whole gist of the new idea re- forms cannot be properly understood by the army, and this has brought a bout dangerous results. We can over come the consequent loss of authority if irresponsible persons and organiza- tions will cease further to interfere with our work. feel assured that under the new coalition government 1t will be possible to conduct military af- fairs in a more energetic manner. It is time to wake up and stop shouting Peace without annexations.' Let us leave peace negotiations to the gov ernment.'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
CAUSE OF CRITICISM OF
 NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL
They Claim 1t is the Elimination of of Middlemen in Government Buying.

Washington, May 17-EIimination of the middleTnen in government buy tee of the National Defense Council say, is largely responsible for criti- cism of the commission in the senate, many dealers having gone to their congressman with bitter complaints of disarrangement of business.
 Julius Rosenwald. chairman of the defense councils committee on sup plies, said today the committee would continue to go direct to the manufac- turers for supplies.
 Tn every purchase" said MT. i've are dealing with the makers themselves. In the past large class of middlemen has sup piled the government and a profit was taken by everyone who handled the goods
 We are determined that this shall not be done in this war and that the government shall get the very best goods at reasonable prices"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
CHARLESTON WELCOMES
 MAJOR GENERAL WOOD
Commander of the Southeastern De-
 partment of the Army.

Charleston, S. C., May 17.-Charles- ton turned out a great parade today as a demonstration of patriotism and in welcome to Major General Leonard Wood, commander of the southeastern department of the army. It was esti- mated that 10000 persons were in line.
 General Wood later was pressnted with a large American flag to float over his headquarters. Governor Man hing &ald Mayor Hyde delivered vel coming addresses. Replying, General Wood urged that every citizen should awaken to the serious and solemn as pect of the war and said that France and England, whose struggling and bleeding lines alone protect us from the eneny's might, are calling for men, living evidence that America is in the war of democracy against autoc- racy, with something more substantial
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
RAILROADS CALLED UPON
 TO ADJUST THEIR SERVICE
For Transportation of Fuel, Food, Ma
 terials and Troops.

Washington, May 17.-A1l railroads have been called upon by the war board of the American railways to adjust their service immediately so as to make available the maximum trans portation energy for moving fuel, food, material and troops.
 Chairman Fairfax Harrison made this statement: "The war board, es- pecially organized by the railroads to operate all the roads of the country as one system for purposes of national defense, finds it inevitable that from time to time it must recommend the adoption of policies which may prove inconvenient to the public. In doing so, however, the board will rely upon the support of public opinion. In the present national emergency some sac rifice of individual convenience is necessary to enable the railroads to increase the capacity of their lines and to conserve the fuel supply of the country"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18

Washington, May 17.--Further d-as- tic increases were written into the income surtax schedules Of the war revenue bill by the house in the com m1ttee of the whole today after an nouncement by Democratic Leader Kitchin that Secretary McAdoo's latest estimate of one-half the cost of the first year of the war, which tho bill is 245,000,000.
 Increases in surtaxes.
 The increases, 25 per cent, on all the proposed surtaXes on incomes be- tween $40,0OO and s1 .0OO ,O00 as report ed by the committee, and 45 per $1,000,000 as proposed by Representa- tive Lehroot of Wisconsin, were in- cluded by vote of 146 to 1O7.
 Another Bill Next Session.
 No attempt will be made in the house, MT. Kitchin announced tonight. to raise the total of the bill to $2,- 245,OO0,000 IL is probable. however he added, that the total will be larger shan the $1,S00, 900 contemplated in tho original measure, and if it is found that more money is needed, another bill will be drafted at the next ses- sion of congress.
 Many members believe further ef- forts to make the bill total $2,245. .OOO,- GOO will be made on the floor or In committee.
 Opposed to Taxes on Light and Heat.
 Regardless of Secretary AIcAdoo's estimate, MT. Lenroot announced to- night he will seek to have stricken from the bill the taxes on light and heat. Opponents of the second class mail rates increase also will continue their fight.
 Amendments to surtaxes.
 The surtaxes, which would be added to the normal taxes provided by the old law, under the Lenroot amend ments would be as follows: between S40,0OO and s6G, ,0O0, 10 per cent; ss0,- 900 to $SO,000, thirteen and three fourths; $s0,O00 to S10,000, seven and a half: s100,0OO to S15O, ,0OO, twenty one and a quarter; S15O.000 to &20O, 900, twenty five: $2O0.OOO to s25O. 900. thirty; s250,00O to $500 000 thirty three and three-fourths: $500 900 to $500, 900, thirty seven and half. $500, 900, to s1,OO0, 900 forty-one and one-quarter, and s1,00O,00O and over, 45 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
ALLEGED cONsPIRAToRs CLAIM
 HUMANITARIAN MOTIVES
Inspired the Anti Munitions Activities
 Which Resulted in Their Arrest.

New York, May 17.-Four of the six CO., defendants with Captain Franz Rintelen of the German navy. charged with conspiring to disrupt this coun- try's munitions business In 1915, de- clared at their trial here today thai the anti-munitions activities which re- suited in their arrest grew out of va rious humanitarian endeaVOrs in which they had been engaged for many years as their chief lifework.
 All denied that they had ever heard of Rintelen; that they ever suspected German money was back Of Labor's National Peace Council, in which the government charges they were drawn together to carry out the alleged plot; or that either jointly or individually they had fomented strikes to further the designs of the council.
 Henry B. Martin, a defendant, secre- tary of the American Antitrust league, whose influence he threw with the councils work testified that it was solely his peace ideals and his anti-trus activities that led him to take an interest in the campaign against tn emunitions trade.
 A night session of the court was held by Judge Cushman to expedite the trial Buchanan the only defendant left to testify, is expected to finish his case tomorrow. Rentelen has de- clined to go on the staI-d, while La mar. the seventh defendant, has fn- ished his case. II is thought the pres of testimony will be completed tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
THREE WASTED SHIP STANDARD
 WRECKED IN BERING SEA
Of Nearly 15o Men Aboard Only 2e |
 Have Been Rescued.

San Francisco May 27-The three mased ship Standard owned by Lib by, McNeil and Libby, is total wreck off Cape Constantine in Boring Sea, according to a message received here today by the naval radio station. Of nearly 150 men aboard he vessel, only 29 have been rescued, according to the report.
 The vessel, which carried a large crew and many men for the Alaska canneries, stranded May 14 and was abandoned next day when heavy seas began to pound her to pieces.
 Five lifeboats, each crowded to ca pacity, were launched. One was picked up a few hours later contain ing 29 men. So far, according to the message received today none of the remaining boats has been sighted
 The standard, a ship of 1,461 tons, left San Francisco April for Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
PROBLEMS OF BREAD
 PRODUCTION DISCUSSED
By Members of National Association of
 Master Bakers.
Chicago, May

Chicago, May 17-Prob1ems of bread production were discussed by members of the National Association of Master Bakers. which opened a two days session here today. Among the questions were: What shall be the essentials of a loaf of bread? What extraction of the wheat grain shall be made that will not iniure or lessen the nutrition of the baked bread (? What bread will produce the greatest nutrition =
 It was brought out during the dis cussion that in Canada loaves weigh ing one and a half pounds are selling for 12 cents. The same amount of bread costs Chicagoans 15 cents
 The conference will close its ses- sions tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS
 ON REGISTRATION DAY
Will Be Made All Over the Country Date to Be Fixed by Proclamation

Washington, May 17-Registration day for service under the army bill will be made the occasion for patriotic demonstrations all over the country The date soon will be fixed by a procla- nation of the president and Secretary Baker, as chairman of the National Councl of Defense. has asked the state councils of defense to take the lead with the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and ehe National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies. in making it memorable occasion. There will he celebrations in honor of those who reg ister with talks by governors, mayors, presidents of chambers of commerce and others. all sounding the high note of patriotism
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
RECOMMEND THAT CHURCHES
 AND MINISTERS PAY TAXES,
Social Service Committee of the North
 ern Baptist Convention.

Cleveland, O.. May 11.-,As a great forwar dste pin Christianity" the so- ciaI service committee of the Northern Baptist convention, in session here to- night, recommended that churches and ministers pay taxes. The proposal aroused acrid debate and is yet to be passed upon by the convention. The report of Rev. Frank w. Padeiford of Boston on Baptist colleges stirred up heated debate.
 RepreSentati of 31 900 German Baptist adopted resolutions backing President Wilson and reaff1rming their allegiance to the Stars and Stripes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
INVESTIGATING DEATH
 OF TWO LINEMEN
Who Were Killed by DeraiInent of
 Car Near Vernon.

Rockville. Conn, May 17.-Deputy Coroner John B. Thomas began an in vestigation today of the circumstances in connection with the death of Thom- as Duffy of Hancock, N. r.. and w. R. Thomas of Anticoth, Va, Western Union inemen who were killed by the derailment of a work car yesterday near Vernon. After viewing the bod ies, the deputy coroner gave permis- sion for their removal to Hancock and Anticoth. Today's hearings were of witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear at the inquest tomorrow.
 William Manager of Bolton and Lau- renee Ricard of Willimantic who were taken to St. Joseph's hospital, WilIi- mantle, suffering from painful in5ur- ies, have been reported out of danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
ENCOUNTERED A SUBMARINE
 OFF THE IRISH COAST
Report Made By Captain Mcdonald
 of the Allan Liner Scandinavian.

Boston, May 17.-Captain James Mcdonald of the Allan liner Scandi- navian reported today that he en- countered a submarine off the Irish coast while on a voyage from a Brit ish port to this country The sub marine which was several hundred yards away, apparently was trying to launch torpedo at the steamer. Cap tain Mcdonald said when a British cruiser hove in sight
 Immediately the undersea craft turned toward the cruiser and let loose torpedo which missed it's mark, he added, whereupon the warship opened fire and sent eight shots at The steamer hastily resumed her course and Captain Mcdonald said he could not tell whether any of the shots took effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
BRITISH FORCES ARE
 NOW IN BULLECOURT
After Days of Intense Fighting They Have Driven the
 Germans Out of the Village
THOUSANDS OF FRESH GERMAN TROOPS IN FIGHT

the East of Arras Around the Village of Roeux, the Brit ish Also Have Been Successful, the Germans Having Been Forced to Give Up Positions They Had Previously Taken-French Troops Have Captured Enemy Trenches Near Craonne-The Italians Are Keeping Up Their Strong Offensive Against the Austrians-n Macedonia the Teuonc Forces Have Met Reverses the Hands of the Entente Allies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
MERGER OF TWO FRATERNAL
 ORGANIZATIONS ARRANGED
Independent Order of Heptasophs and Fraternal and Aid Union of Kansas

Baltimore, May 17.-Ffnal steps in the merging of the Independent Order of Heptasophs. a fraternal order, with the Fraternal Aid Union of Kansas were consumated here today and the merger will go into effect at once.
 The state insurance commissioners of the two states gave their consent today. The Heptasophs have a to- tai membership of 25.000. while the Fraternal Aid Union has a member ship of 60.000 and it's asets are given as s2,000.000. It was said that the ritual and identity Of the Heptasophs will be preserved with it's present of fcers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
BODY OF JOSEPH H. CHOATE
 BURIED IN STOCkBRIDGE
Where Mr. Choate Had Been Sum-
 mer Resident Since 1880.

Stockbridge, Mass, May 1.-The body of Joseph H. Choate was brought here late today from New York for burial in the family plot on the coun- try estate, Naunkeag, which the form CT ambassador to Great Britain had owned for many years Flags were at half mast, places of business were closed and 500 persons. including the school children who had been granted a half holiday. escorted the body to it's final resting place.
 MT. Choate had been a summer res ident of this town since 1880.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
RESTAURTEUR CHARGED
 WITH POISONING GUARDSMEN
Lieut.. w. F. Corcoran, N. N. C., Dead Sixteen Other Guardsmen in Hos pitals.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 17.-Majors J. w. Foss and George Blair. in com mand of Pennsylvania national guards men in the Pittsburgh district, tonight reported to the eastern department circumstances surrounding the death of Lieutenant William F. Corcoran of Company c. Third Regiment. of Phil adelphia. and the serious illness of six teen other guardsn1en of the same company following the eating of meal at a restaurant near the camp at Port Perry, Pa.
 George Miller. who is being held in connection with the poisoning, was cross examined by headquarters of fcers and detectives late today, but no announcement was made as to whether any information regarding the source of the poison was obtain ed.
 All of the sixteen guardsmen taken to hospitals were much improved to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
A FORESTRY REGIMENT
 TO GO TO FRANCE
Will Be Composed of Foresters, Wood
 men and Lumbermen.

Washington May IA forestry regiment. composed of foresters. wood men and others experienced in lumber ing operations, will go to France as a unit in the expedition of army en- gineers now being recruited It will be organized as a volunteer military force and will assist the engineers in preparing timber for construction work.
 The forest service at the request of the war department will prepare plans for organization and equipment of the regiment and will aid in secur- ing suitable men.
 The duty of the force will be to con vert available timber into material suitable for bridges. railroads and for trenches with the least possible waste
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
MEETING TO DISCUSS
 REGISTRATION FOR DRAFT
Has Been Called for Next Monday in
 the State Capitol, Hartford.

Hartford, Conn, May 17.-A meet ing of a representative from each county to discuss the registration of men under the army bill has been called for next Monday afternoon in the state capitol by Governor Hol- comb. The representatives named are: Lucius F. Robinson of Hartford: Harry G. Day of New Haven: Judge Lucien F. Burpee of the military emergency board: J. Moss Ives of Danbury, also of the board; John W Banks of Bridgeport; Frank D. Haines of Middletown: c. l.. Avery of Gro- ton: Charles Phelps of Rockville, at torney- general Hinman and Malcolm D. Rudd of Salisbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-18
LONDON OMNIBUS STRIKE
 HAS BEEN SETTLED
Government Has Intervened - Men
 Will Return to Work Today.

London May IT .11:1s D. m--The London omnibus strike which has been going on some days has been settled as a result of intervention by the gov ernment. The men will return to work tomorrow.
 The points in dispute between the operators and the men are to be set tied at a conference at which Sir George Askwith will preside.