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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
PHILADELPHIA CITY
 MAGISTRATES INVOLVED
In Concessions Made by Gunn1en Who
 Killed Policeman EppIey.

Philadelphia, Sept. 24.-Warrants is- sued today for the arrest of several unnamed persons charged with com plicity in the murder of Policeman Eppley, and assault on citizens at the primary election last Wednesday, had not been served up to a late hour to- night. District Attorney Rotan de- clared, however, that he expected the men to be taken into custody within a short time. Warrants also have been issued for the arrest of James Clark, on the charge of murder in connection with the political feud. and Mike O. Sullivan. who is wanted for conspi- racy to murder, but the police have not yet bee nable to serve them. Clark is a resident of this city and O'Sul- livan is said to be connected with a New York detective agency with a branch office here.
 Captain Tate of the detective bu- reau said tonight that the information volunteered by the two prisoners in custody here, Jacob Mascia and Joseph Costello, virtually was a confession. The city magistrates are said to be in volved in the prisoners statements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
IN ITS
 RELATION TO THE WAR
Topic Before Session of American
 Bankers Association.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 24.-Agri- culture in it's relation to the war and the part bankers should play in aiding America to feed its allies were the chief topics today before the prelim- mary sessions of the American Bank CTS Association. The general con vention formally will open tomorrow. the agricultural commission at which the food problem in it's relation to fi- nance was discussed by several speak CTS. F. w. Goebel, president of the association, urged closer cooperation between the bankers and farmers, while Dr. Raymond Pearson of Iowa, assistant secretary of agriculture, called upon farmers and bankers to unite 'in a flying wedge against mid dlemen."
 Other speakers included Frank D. Hallett Winsted, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
GERMAN WAR OF CONQUEST
 WAS PREDICTED IN 1898
By Captain Won Goetz of the German
 Imperial Navy.

Washington, Sept 24.-Predictions that Germany would wage a war for world conquest in about fifteen years was made to the late Admiral Dewey at Manila in 1898 by Captain Goetz of the German imperial navy, Sen ator Lewis today told the senate.
 Quoting a report from Admiral Dew ey to the navy department, the Illinois senator said that Won Goetz told the American naval officer that Germany would capture Paris as the first step to subjugating England. The taking of New York and Washington was to fol- low in order that Germany might se- cure an enormous cash indemnity.
 The wfping out of the Monroe Doc Urine and the control of South Amer fca by Germany also were predicted by the German officer, declared Senator Lewis, who was discussing peace ne- gotiations.
 For some reason the government had not given the report wide cir culation, Senator Lewis continued, but in the face of it now, "any senator who speaks here or elsewhere against any measure of his country lends himself to the enemy.'
 Characterizing. the German reply to Pope Benedict's peace note as "Prus- sian peace hypocrisy and an affront both to the pope and President Will son, Senator Lewis scored what he termed "laggards in patriotism" and those who argue, against the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL
 FAVORABLY REPORTED
The Largest Appropriation Measure
 Ever Presented to Any Nation.

Washington, Sept 24-Increased to almost eight billion dollars, the urgest deficiency bill, said to be the largest appropriation measure ever presented in any nation, was favorabIy reported to the senate today by the appropria- tfons committee. Senator Martin gave notice that it would be called up to- morrow. Speedy passage was fore casted by the leaders.
 The committee added $77e 500 900 to the bill as 1t passed the house last week, most of the increase being for the army and nanny. As revised. the bill totals $7,992, 364, 900. including act ual appropriations of $5,606, ,906, 900 and additional authorizations of $2 23S545S- coo
 A new clause added by the senate committee to the house item of $6,OOO,- 900 for registration and selection of the men for the national army under the draft act would limit expenditures to the one million men now authoriz- ed by law.
 In approving the house appropria- tions of $225, ,000, 900 for construction of torpedo boat destroyers, the commit tee inserted a clause authorizing, the president to take over land, buildings and other construction facilities that may be required.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
cONFEREES AT VARIANCE ... OVER WAR .PRoFITs
The Senate Members are Ready to Accept a Compromise Plan.

Washington, Sept 24-Although on the verge of . complete agreement on the war tax bill many times today, the senate and house conferees again failed to get together and adjourned until tomorrow with the hope of con- cluding their long struggle then.
 Continued disputes over war excess taxation and a few dinor matters blocked the agreement expected today by many of the conferees. The senate members were reported ready to ac- cept the compromise plan of gradu- ated war excess profits rates proposed by the house representatives when further dispute arose over renewed at tempte to prove flat exemption Of per cent of invested corporate cap ital.
 It is generally agreed that any agreement on war excess profits will not materially change the senate's proposed gross levy of $1,06o, ,O0O, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25

On the Aisne front there has been only artillery activity except for the re- pulse by the French of a German sur- prise attack north of Braye en Laon- his.
 In Flanders there has been no great infantry activity, although the oppos- ing artfllertes still are busy. The Ger man fire is reported heavy on both banks of the Scarpe, east of Arras, around Lens and northeast of Ypres.
 On the Riga-Dvinsk sector of the eastern front, the Russians continue their efforts to drive the Germans back toward the Dvina in the region i'm mediate1y southeast of Riga. Petro- grad reports the capture of a Gers man defensive position in the sector of Silzeme. In further comment upon the booty taken at Jacobstadt last week, Berlin officially makes the state ment that quantities of provisions, in cluding bread and flour, were captured there.
 There have been no further infan- try actions on the Bainsizza plateau, northeast of Gorizia, nor on the Car SO. Northwest of Trent in the region of Marmolada, the Austro- Hungarians have failed in an attempt to dislodge the Italians from their recently won gains.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
ELIHU ROOTS OPPOSITION
 TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Expressed In Emphatic Terms at
 Mass Meeting in Utica.

Utica. N Y. Sept. 24-Elihu Root made known his opposition to woman suffrage in emphatic utterances at a mass meeting here tonight. Mr. Root presided, presenting Mrs. James Wadsworth,. Jr., president Of the Ma tional Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, and Mrs. Grace Dufield Goodwin of Connecticut.
 MT. Root declared 'ft is unfortunate that the subject should be thrust upon us now at time when all that care for their country require all their en- ergy and strength and enthusiasm and heart and soul for the service of their country in the peril that con fronts it."
 Mrs. Goodwin's reference to MT. Roots mission to Russia caused a demonstration that interrupted her for some moments. She had juse re- marked that women opposed to the vote were unwillingly forced to act. We have no business in the world to be here. The suffragists tell women they should have the vote because Russia has given it. - Poor, blind Rus sia, which owes an incalculable debt to the gentleman back of me" Then followed the demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
J. E. WIGGINS CHARGED
 WITH SERIES OF CRIMES
Alleged Head of Working Class Union
 is in Jail in Seattle.

Seattle, Wn.. Sept. 24-J B. Wig gins, alleged head of the Working Class Union, an anti-draft organiza- tfon, that caused much trouble in Oklahoma and who has been in the city jail here since last Thursday, is charged with a series of crimes in despatches received by federal officials here today. It is alleged that he dy- namited the water and sewer mains at Henrietta, Okla, last spring and later set fire to a schoolhouse near Henrietta and that he armed negroes and others near pewar and Kusa, Okla, and urged them to obstruct the draft law.
 Wiggins was a waiter sixteen days at the cantonment at Camp Lewis, Amer fcan Lake, Washington, and his cop duct while so employed is being ih- veStigated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
INSURANCE BILL IS
 BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE
Senator Snoot Presented Substitute
 for the Optional Clause.

Washington, Sept. .24.-Work on the administration soldiers and sailors insurance bill recently passed by the house, was begun today by a senate finance subcommittee. Senator Shoot presented a substitute for the optional insurance clause which would give members of the military forces free government insurance of $2,00O during service, with insurance up to the S10.- 900 limit provided in the bill for men disabled or otherwise uninsurable at the end of the war. The latter poli- cies would be at the rates provided by the bill. but would be carried by private insurance companies, the gov ernment paying the difference. One effect would be to avoid establishment of a permanent federal insurance de- partment.
 No action was taken today on the substitute which is said to be ap- proved by private insurance compan- port the bill to the full finance com mittee Wednesday or Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
INV. Revolution
 That miSCarried
BROUGHT OUT IN TESTIMONY Al
 ENID, OKLA.
NATIONWIDE IN SCOPE
They Planned July 27 to Burn Small Cities, Shoot Officers of the Govern ment and DemoraIize Communication Trial of Anti Draft Men.

Enid, Okla, Sept. 24-A revolution of two million malcontents, nation wide in scope, backed by the I. w. w. and forty-efght affiliated organiza- tions.s including the Working Class Union, in which it was planned to ap- ply the torch to small cities, shoot of fcers of the government and demoral- ize communication was planned for July 27 last, according to the testi- mony of Will Hoover, state witness in the trial of eleven alleged anti-draft agi.ators from central Oklahoma.
 To Capture Small Towns.
 The Industrial Workers of the World were to launch meetings of the Friend ship Local, in an open cornf1eld near Sasakawa, according to Hoover's testi- mony. At a prearranged time the w. C. U. was to capture small towns, take charge of banks, burn bridges and cut telegraph wires while the l. w. W. w. cared for the larger cities in a like manner. Hoover further testified that Munson asserted, President Wilson would have such a large force of sol diers for personal protection and on the Mexican border that none would be available to send against the rebels
 Rifles Would Be Available.
 Members, he said, were told by H. c. Spence, accused state secretary of the W. c. U.. thaYtwo carloads of rifles would be available when needed and that the w. C. U. had as much right to conscript recruits for q revolution as the government had to draft men in the trenches in France. At this meet ing early in July appropriations were made for the purchase of 100 pounds of dynamite. Hoover declared.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25

Violent attacks by the soldiers of me German crown prince against the new French positions northeast of Yer dun on Monday were checked with heavy losses by General Petain's men and the Germans gained nothing. The assaults began with an attack on a front of about mile and quar- tter north of the Bois 1e Chaume. Only in the center of the assaulting line were the Germans able to reach the | French positions, the artillery dispers- ting them elsewhere. The French fought valiantly and remained mas ters of the situation after 1nf1icting heavy losses on the Germans.
 Simultaneously the German crown prince threw forward two secondary attacking forces, one north of Bezon- vaux, south of the Bois le Chaume and the other southeast of Beaumont,
 northwest of the wood. Here the French did not wait for the Germans to reach their trenches. but went out to meet the attackers, who were driven back with losses.
 Later in the day the crown prince fhurled two new attacks against the FBois 1e Chaume. only to meet fur .ther failure. Again the French drove ithe Germans back with casualties and, in addition. captured fifty prisoners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
HARDEN ON
 GERMAN REPLY TO POPE Says It is the First Visible Attempt to Escape the Autocratic Circle.

Berlin. Sept. 2s, via London, Sept 24-In response to request for his opinion of the German reply to the pope's peace note. Maxim;lian liar den, editor of Die Zukunft. in a state ment to The Associated Press today prefaced his remarks with the remark that every nation and every govern ment it more or less tradition bound, none probably with tighter cords than Germany. The tradition, he sa1A. heavily impedes any effort to break through the terrifying charmed circle with which the wars afflictions en- compass them.
 ""The German reply" said Herr F:Ar- den, "is the first visible attempt to escape from this charmed circlA whose final obliteration is prelimin-
 Herr Harden proceeded to declare that the note reflects the honest and sincere will of the majority of the people as unequivocally expressed in the reichstag resolution, adding:
 50 far as lies in our power we want to stop the war and prevent the possibility of new wars by the culti- vatfon of a new spirit. which will so completely impregnate brnternaticEhl intercourses with ethical feeling that never again shall humanity behold the day when force will strangie right.
 If I were President Wilson" he added, land in bounden knowledge realized that the gap between the hos tile camps was no longer wide enough to justify a continuation of the car mage, on any pretext I would tomor- row attempt to force a short armist1ce before the American and German sol diers meet on the battlefield.
 '~The purpose of this brief respite must be to tablish whether, at last, the conscience Of mankind everywhere has been aroused and whether an un- derstandine is possible whiC- will lead to the birth of new spirit. bringing us deliverance from the misery that now runs red with blood"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
5. 900 Men5frikeat
 Norfolk Navy Yard
PENDING AN AGREEMENT ON A
 NEW WAGE SCALE
A VIRTUAL SUSPENSION
Secretary Daniels is Confident That an Adjustment Will be Arranged With in . Day or Two Whereby the Men Will Return to- Work.

mately 5000 men employed at the navy yard here struck today pending an agreement on a new wage scale. Work in navy departments of the plant was said to have been virtually suspended.
 The navy department was advised today by the commandant of the Nor folk navy yard that about 50 per cent of the men employed at the plant had walked out because of a Hage dis agreement. The situation is being handled by officers at the yard and Secretary Daniels is confident tAlt an adjustment will be arranged within a day or two whereby the men will return to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
HARTFORD TO HAVE A
 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
Gift of Mrs. Appleton R. HiIIyer In
 Memory of Her Father.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 24-An. nouncement was made today that Mrs. Appleton R. Hillyer, of this city, is to build and present to Hartford a municipal auditorium. The building Hall in memory of the father of Mrs. Hillyer, a notable preacher. The site selected for the hall is at Capitol Ave nue and Trinity street. It is planned that it seat 4,OO0 persons and will be equipped with a great organ.
 The date for the dedication of the hall has not been set and will not be until after the war but arrangements have been made to. ensure it's comple- tfon regardless of any eventua '1hss The hall will be under the control of trustees to be named later. This board of trustees will be self-perpetu- afjn2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
PRESIDENT SENDS LETTER
 TO CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
Thanking Them for Their Message of
 Greeting and Sympathy.

Boston, Sept. 24.-Rev. pr. Francis E. Clark, president of the United So- ciety of Christian Endeavor, today re- ceived a letter from President Wilson thanking the trustees of the society for a message of greeting and sym pathy sent because of the great bur- dens he is bearing at this time. The message carried assurance of the prayers of Endeavorers that the pres fdent might be able to bear these bur- dens. President wilson's letter to Dr. Clark said:
 letter and through you the trustees of the United Society of Christian En- deavor for the very generous greeting enclosed in the letter. They have touched and cheered and encouraged me deep1yI''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
MILK PRODUCERS FIX
 FLAT PRICE OF CENTS
Vote Taken at Meeting of Connneticut
 Milk Producers Association.

Meriden, Conn, Sept 24-At the ad- journed meeting of the Connecticut Milk Producers Association held here this evening, it was unanimously voted that a flat price of eight cents be in effect until November 1 on a quart of milk delivered to the business center The state association also placed it. self on record to assume no responsi- bility and to give no support to local associations who exceed the price standard set by the state association. Thomas Holt of Southington, presi- dent of the state association, stated that the price suggested to the local association for the next two morHhs is such that the retailer can sell milk for 12 1-2 cents a quart and still make fair margin of profit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
ADMONIsHES BANKERS TO BE
 PRACTICAL AND PATRIOTIC
P. w. GoebeI, President of the Ameri-
 can Bankers Association.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept 24-Ad- dressing the agricultural committee of the American Bankers association here today, P. w. Goebel, Kansas City. president of the association, told the delegates the bankers of the country must be practical and patriotic, be true to their convictions and make it impossible for any one to say that American banks profited by the war
 MT. Goebe1 urged closer co-opera- t1on with the farmers. The agricul- turists. he said. should prepare inven- tories and be able to make credit state ments.
 Joseph Hirch, San Antonio. Texas. chairman of the committee. urged the bankers to aid farmers in stimu1at- ing livestock production
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
FOURTH SERIES OF
 TREASURY CERTIFICATES
Was Offered to the Public Yesterday
 by the Treasury Department.

Washington. Sept. 2LThe fourth series of short time treasury certif- cates of indebtedness issued in antic- ipation of the second Liberty bond is- sue was offered to the public today by the treasury department. The issue, $400, COG, 900. is larger than any yet of fered by the department, and bears interest at a higher rate, four per cent, as authorized in the war credits law signed today. Previous Issues have not borne higher than 1-2 per cent interest.
 The total of certificates in advance of the second liberty bond issue now amounts to $1 ,250, 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
SUGGESTION ABOUT THE
 HOME GUARD UNIFORMS
Made by General Johnston to Gov.
 Beeckman of Rhode IsIand.

Boston, Sept. 24.-A letter from Bri- gadier General John A. Johnston in reply to an inquiry from Governor Beeckman of Rhode Island regarding uniforms for state guard organizations was made public today at the head quarters of the northeast department. Copies were sent also to other New England governors. The letter says;
 Tn the absence of legal authority to wear uniforms resembling the United States army uniform, uniforms worn by home guard organizations ar a distance for any distinctive part of the United States army. navy CT marine corps"
 Appended to the letter is a sugges- tion that forestry green or blue gray be chosen as the color of home guard uniforms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
MARSHAL vON HINDENBURG
 TO BE MADE A PRINCE
On His Seventieth Birthday, October
 2-SchooIs to Observe It.

London, Sept. 24.-Emperor William has decided that on October ?, the seventieth birthday of Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, addresses shall be delivered in all the schools in Ger many by the teachers. who will point out to their pupils the value of the field marshal to the fatherland, says ali Exchange Telegraph despatch from Amsterdam. Money is to be collected from the scholars on that day for the Hindenburg fund for the nick and wounded.
 It is said, adds the correspondent, that Emperor William will grant Field Marshal Won Hindenburg the ti- tie of prince.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
PROTESTS ACTION OF
 GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
In IaNitins Singers to Proceed to His Headquarters by Special Train.

London, Sept 24-Bavarian social ist newspapers are quoted by the Ex- change Telegraph Amsterdam corres- pondent as protesting against the ac- ton Of the German crown prince in inviting a number of singers from the Munich opera to proceed 10 his head quarters by a special train.
 The newspaper critics characterize this proceeding as scandalous at a time when the railway congestion is so great that even foodstuffs cannot be transported Two of the neWspa- pers, it is added, have been suppress c1 for publishing the attacks upon the crown prince.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
HEARING OF
 GASTON B. MEANS CASE
State Rested It's Case Without Giving
 Any Hint of Motive.

Concord, N. C.. Sept. 24-The state rested its case at the preliminary hearing here today of Gaston B. Means, on a warrant charging him with the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King, without giving any hint of a possible motive. It confined itself to an effort to show probable cause" which would be sufficient to bind Means over to the grand jury.
 An adjournment until tomorrow was taken immediately after the state fin ished presenting witnesses, the de- fense requiring time to confer on &he evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
100 POUNDS OF DYNAMITE
 FOUND AT WINDSOR
On the Premises of a Resident of Ger
 man Lineage,

Windsor, Conn.,, Sept. 24.-The find ing of 100 pounds of dynamite the premises of a resident here of Ger man lineage has caused an investiga- ton to be started. The explosive was sent from New Britain and was to be used to blow up tree sturnps, it's pres ent owner alleges. This man lives near railroad tracks leading to Aver, Mass, in one direction, and toward New York state military cantonments in the other direction. No arrest has been made but United States District Attorney Spe1lacy has been notified of the circumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
HAS ORDERED
 ITS NAVY MOBrLIZED
There is Also Unusual Military Activ-
 ity in the Republic.

Buenos Aires. Sept. Rehabilitation of the Argentine navy has been or dered at a rendezvous 37 kilometres from Buenos Aires. There is also un- usual military activity in the repub- lie. Although this is ostensibly due to the general strike a high official said today that the general staff has its eyes open to other necessities"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25
NINE PERSONS KILLED
 BY A HURRICANE
Which Struck the Island of Jamaica
 Yesterday.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 24-Nine persons were killed and much property damage was caused at Port Antonio in the hurricane which struck the is- land of Jamaica yesterday. The GUS toms house there was destroyed and large hotel was damaged badly. Coast ing vessels at Various points around the island were injured by the wind
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25

Less than one-haIf of one per cent. of American shipping which crossed the barred zone was attacked success fully by German submarines.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25

Theodore Roosevelt has started hi newspaper career and spent Sunda. morning at his desk in the office o the Kansas City Star
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-25

The Postmaster at Philadelphia re- ceived instructions from the POstOf flee Department to bar second-clasS mail privileges to the Philadelphia Tageblatt.