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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
ARGENTINA SUPPORTS THE
POSITION OF UNITED STATES.
Government Will Make Nc Official
Pronouncennent OF Neutrality.

Buenos Aires. April 1.-THE govern
ment Will make no official pronounce
ment of Argentina's neutrality in the
war between the United States and
Germany. as it considers it's note of
yesterday sufficient. This note en-
bodied a declaration that Argentina
supported the position of the United
States with reference to GERMANY.
President Irigoyen had a two hours
conference with the minister of war
today 1t is reported that the class of
1895 is to be called
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
PLENTY OF COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS FOR NAVAL RESERVE
Enrolment Has Been Discontinued al
the Boston Navy Yard.

Boston, April 1.-THE enrolment of
commissioned officers for the coast de-
tense class of the naval reserve was
discontinued at the Boston navy yard
today upon receipt Of orders from
Washington stating that more than the
required number already had been OBJ
tanned. An appeal was made, how
ever, for seamen and petty officers.
Commander George Mitchell also an
nounced that there was urgetn need of
more patrol boats in the first naval
district.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
AN EXCELLENT
KIDNEY MEDICINE

Some years ago I purchased b nua
ply of DR.. Kiimer's Swamp Root ana
/ would judge from the splendid aair
enjoy on II that IL pOssegacs excel
lent curative value in the diseases T1I
which IL f. recommended. My c.a-
toners are satisfied with the resuiIt
obtained and speak very highly fe
garding IL.
Very truly yours.
ENGLISH DRUG STORE.
Per W. a. B.
May 8, 1916. Bethel Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
OBITUARY
Henry A. Everett.

Cleveland. Ohio. April 11-Word was
received here. today of the death in
Pasadena, Calf, of Henry A. Everett,
one of CIeveland's foremost capitalists
and a retired street railway magnate.
He was financially interested in many
electric traction companies throughout
this country and Canada
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
MoosUP
tnstitute for Church Work Announces
Graduation Date June 2Otb--ks Of
G. Rooms Offered charlottesville
Damages BIscksn1ith Shop.

An institute for church work win be
held at the Moosup Baptist church
June 8. and 10, participated In by
Is to be held under the direction of
Rev. DR.. SLY of Hartford, who is at
present conducting similar institutes
In Rhode Island.
craduatien Date Set.
The girls of the senior class in
P1ainfield High school have decided to
wear white to class day, graduation
and reception. Purple sweet peas will
be the flowers carried at the recep-
ton. Graduation this year viii take
place June 20. according to the vote
Of the school committee.
L. 8. c. Meeting.
The L.. 8. C!s met at the home of
Mrs. Thomas Day Tuesday afternoon.
There were ten members and guests
present. Mrs. DIN Potter presided.
Each one gave an item on some cur
rent event. The roll cali was respond
ed TO by quotations and songs OF Fan
ME Crosby. The usual study was
taken UP but the reading was omitted.
The Star spangled Banner was sung
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Hamilton.
The next meeting will be held Monday
afternoon, April "a, with Mrs.. Ken
nedy.
Court Moosup, No. 4e47, order Of
ForeSters, is making preparations for
q dance. Music will be furnished by
Par1ters orchestra.
Unclaimed Mail.
Unclaimed letters at Moosup post
once are Addressed to Albert Murphy,
Jennings and Charles n. Rounds.
Miss Aura Cheney Is TO have charge
Of the meeting held in the Vestry Of
the Methodist church next Sunday
evening at O'Clock.
Central Village Fire company No. !
IL planning a dance.
Able 70 Leave Hospital
Irvine Brouillsrd Of Waterbury has
returned to his home on Church
| street, where be expects 10 remain for
| about geVen weeks. Mr.. Broulllard has
been an employe in one Of the fac
tories in waterbury for over year.
Seven weeks ago he was troubled with
an SbGcegs and was compelled 70 give
| up his work in the mill. A few days
later he went TO a hospital IN that city
and remained there for FIVE weeks. Be-
Ing well enough 70 leave the hospital.
he returns TO his home here in order
\ TO regain his health.
Mrs. Andrew Northrup of Pawtucket
| spent Wednesday at the home OF Mrs.
| Frank w. Daggett.
| Offered X. Of c. Rooms.
The mIlitIamen placed the colors on
| the railroad Toulouse Wednesday.
They are at present using the house
| as their sleeping quarters. The X. Of
| y. OtIcrco LUelr TOoJub 10 the company,
| but because OF the location the tool
| house was preferred.
BENJAMIN Dawson, Elmer Lewis and
Mr.. Steteon attended the Masonic
meeting In Danielson Tuesday evening.
| Fire Damages Shop.
The blacksmith shop belonging to
| Frank Stone, located just behind his
| house on Prospect street, caught fire
| about 2 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. A
| bucket brigade responded and soon had
| the blaze smothered. The cause of the
| Are was not definitely known but 1t Is
| thought a spark from the chimney
\ started it, A hole about the size of a
/ barrel was burned in the roof.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Matty's Start Season RIGHT.

Cincinnati April II. = Schneider
pitched in mid season form today and
The locals won the opening game Of the
season by defeating ST. Louis, 3 to l.
1t was not until the final inning that
the visitors proved dangerous and then
only for a moment Mathewson's men
hit Meadows delivery with regularity
and only exceptionally fine fielding by
Higgins team kept the local score
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
n. Score.
81 ouie IN
Chicago Takes Opening Game.

St Louis, April 11.-Chicago won the
opening game of the American League
season here by defeating St. Louis, z
to g. Hamilton held Chicago to three
hits until the eighth, when the visi-
tors rallied and a single. two doubles
and triple produced three runs. An
error by Sisler in the ninth. two dou-
bles and a home run Off Weilman gave
them four more.
The usual flag raising ceremony was
preceded by a military drill by the
nj Score
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

with Mrs. A. c. Howe in Brooklyn. IS.
Y
Miss Jennie TOWns ~ fpendlng the
vacation with her sister. Mrs. William
Crawford, In LeOminster, Mass.
New Golf Club House.
The Stafford Golf club is making
prep0 rations 20 build a new 80, 900 club
house 20 replace the present structure
Work viii begin as coon aB possible
and II Is hoped that the building will
be ready for use early this GUNNER
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Detroit, April 11.-Wi1dness of Pit
cher Jones of Detroit, in the first in
ming of the opening game Of the sea-
son here today gave Cleveland a lead
the home team could not overcome,
opening inning, three bases on balls,
three hits and two errors Melted Cleve-
land four runs. The batting of Cobb
and Veach was noteworthy, the latter
driving out a home run in the first
inning with Cobb on second as the
result Of two base hit. Score:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Forest Fire at Windsor.

Windsor, Conn.,. April IA forest
fire which started early today has now
burned over 200 acres of woodland
chiefly owned by Willard Thrall in
this town. A tobacco shed belonging
to Oliver ThralI and valued at $4,000,
several other buildings including the
home of Arthur Phelps, are threatened.
A large number OF men are fighting the
flames.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
BASEBALL EEsULrs.

nstienai League.
Chicago s. Pittsburgh 2.
Cincinnati 8. st. Louis 1.
Philsdeiphia 8. Brookiyn s.
Americas Lsasss.
Washington 3. Philadeiphiz o.
Cleveland 6. Detroit 4.
Boston 10. New York z.
Chicago 7. St Louis 2.
Csiisss Games.
Catholic University 4. Johns Hopkins l.
LehiEh Is. Penn State o.
Albright 3. Dickinson o.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Prove WhatSwamp-Root VIII DOF0rY 0n

Send ten cents TO Or. Kflmer e. CO..
Binghamton, ~, r.. for q sample Bl1a
bottle. IL will convince anyone. you
will also receive a booklet Of valuable
information, telling about the kiducv1
and bladder. When writing BE- sure
and mention the Norwich Daily Bull
1etfn. Regular 6fty-cenf and Ono-d1l-
lar size bottles for sale at al drug
stores,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
johnson Has Same Old Speed.

Philadelphia. April 11.-Walter John
sons speed and the punching of three
of. the hits secured off Bush enabled
Washington to win here today, to o.
Johnson held Philadelphia to three
scattered hits and he famed II bats
men. Previous to the game the home
players marched to the fiagpole behind
a band and unfurled a new flag and
then marched back to the home plate.
The drill was in charge of Sergeant
Smart of the Uni'"d States army.
u WashiHoton fA1 Phiisdeiehia fAN
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

sort Worth, Texas, April IA
drouth that had threatened crops in
West Texas and the Panhandle, end
ed today with heavy rains from the
New Mexico border eastward over a
number of rain-growing and stock
breeding counties.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Making the Same Mistake.

The German War Minister seems to
have the same idea about the impo-
tence of the United States that the
Prussians had about that of France
when they started for Paris nearly
three years ago.-Rochester Herald.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
MON EY.

New York, April IL Call money
steady; high 2 Ia; low 2; ruling rate
IA; last loan 2 Ia; closing bid 2;
offered at IA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Looks That WAY.

Some of those European persona ges
who imagined. that they couldn't get
along without a crown will in the end
consider themselves lucky II they
come out with a shirt. Savannah
News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

hind with a rally in the eighth. The
score
Holy Cross % 800 o10ao4 8 q
Navy o 90 o o. 8 5
Gill and Spil1ane; Olson, Emmerick
and Connolly
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
GAMES SCHEDULES TO-DAY.


Nsiisasi League
st. Louis at Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Chicago
Phiiadelphia Brooklyn
New YORK Boston
American Lsssus.
Chicago at ST. Louis
Cleveland at Detroit
wasfdnston at Phiiadespfia
Boston At New York
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Red sox Find Yanks Easy Prey.

New York, April 1.-THE New York
Americans proved easy victims for the
worlds champion Boston team in the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
COTTON.

New York, April 11.-Cotton futures
closed unsettled. May 20.35, July 1892,
October 1856, December 1878. Spot
quiet, middIing 2055.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
VACANT LOTS PUT AT
DISPOSAL OF EMPLOYEES
American Wooden Company to En-
courage Intensive Farnnina,

Boston. April 1.-THE movement
for intensified farming was given de-
cided impetus today when President
william NJ Wood of the American
WOODEN Company authorized subordi-
nate officials to place thousands of
acres Of vacant land owned by the
company at the disposal of employees
and to furnish them with seed and
fertilizer at cost Ninety officiaIs
representing more than a score of
cities and towns in New England, at
tended conference here today at
which the movement was explained by
members Of the Massachusetts, COM
mtttee on public safety, which recent
ly appealed to the manufa cturers of
the state to aid in crop production.
College Baseball.
At West Point. N. Y: Army 9, Will
1iannS &
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Holy Cross Defeats NAVY.

Annapolis, Md. April 11.-HoIy Cross
defeated the Navy here this afternoon,
to 2. The visitors came from be-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
AutomobiIs Brakes.

plenlsh with fresh oil. there need be
no fear of Iubrica ting trouble.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Totals 90 10 q ls3
tx Batted for Dell in 9Th.
txxI Ran for Meyers in stn.
Score By innings:
PhtIadeIphia q e6
Brociiyn ......-.0 o o o e3S
Two base iits. Crzya.h CEtsaaw. THREE base hits
Dusey. Home Luderus. Crayath.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

tx Rated for Meyer in sth.
Scnre by innings:
Washington -..-.-.1 2 o. O-S
Philadelphia %
Judge.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
ATToRNEYs-AT-LAW
brown & Perkins. Iiirprs.t-lav

Over Thames Nat Bank, Shetucket St
Entrance stairway near to Thames
National Bank. Telephone 3s5
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
STOCKS.

The following Is 4 summary Of today's trans
setionS the New York Stock exchange to P If.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

Totals 81 Il Il
Cx) Rated for Jacnbs in 9Th
txx) Batted for EsanS in 9th.
Score By innings:
Pittsburgh --..-..- o o %
Chicago o o q
Two basr hits. Doyle. F1kck- Three base hits
Wolter Schultz. Williams
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12

An institute for church work will be
held at the Moosup Baptist church
June 8, and 10, participated in by
several churches in this vicinity. It
IL to be held under the direction of
Rev. DIR. Sly OF Hartford, who is at
present conducting similar institutes
In Rhode Island.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-12
Graduation Date Set.

The girls of the senior class in
P1ainfie1d High school have decided to
wear white to class day, graduation
and reception. Purple sweet peas will
be the flowers carried at the recep-
ton. Graduation this year will take
place June 20, according to the vote
Of the school committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

hearing Mr.. Fraser the equalization
board, by vote Of 5 to 2, fixed
his assessment at $3,l7S.
Corporations, big wholesale houses,
factories and business houses raised
to dizzy figures by the county asses
sor are knew TO be preparing to night
the raises to the finish.
No hearings have as yet been held
on any OF the big boosts involving
hundreds Of Il ousands, and in some
cases, millions OF dollars.
OF the Us protests, which were
compromised upon in most cases and
the county assessors figures sustained
in only few instances, heard and
passed upon by the board in the last
four days, practically all have been
schedules involving comparatively
small amounts.
At the present rate Of hearing pro-
tests, it would take the equalization
board several months to hear them
all.
The time provided by law for the
board to sit is twenty days Members
OF the board believe it will be i'm
possible to hear even a small percent
OF the protests by the last OF the
month. The board began work June
u.
The equalization beard sessions are
costing the county about $l2 an hour.
During the first three days protests
involving from SIS to $50 took up the
time of the beard for as much as a
a half hour.
Taxpayers wait in line to protest
the raises made by the county as
SCISSOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Men from Torpedoed
Ship Nearly Starve

London, June lS.-Two further in
stances OF the nhumanity Of German
submarine methods have Just been
published. Ten members OF the crew
OF the British steamer Kariba, which
was torpedocd without warning 23O
miles from land on April IS, were
picked up after twelve days spent in
an open boat. For seven days they
had been without food and two OF the
survivors died after their rescue.
Another boat with twenty-one men
has not been heard from and it is
feared it was lost with all on board.
The British steamer Caithness was
torpedoed without warning on April
10, while 240 miles from land. The
captain and twenty men were drown
ed and the remainder OF the crew
were found in a capsized boat on
which they had drifted for sixteen
days without food. Only two were
alive when the boat was picked up.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Butte Strikers Ask for
A Federal Investigation

Butte, Mont, June lS.-A commits
tee from the Metal Mine Workers un-
ion, whose demands for higher wages
and improved working conditions
were refused yesterday, was expected
to see United States District Attor-
ney B. X. Wheeler today and ask
him to request President Wilson to
send a representative of the Depart
ment OF Labor TO Butte to investi-
gate working conditions in the mine.
/ The new unions demands were
announced today for the first time by
John Mccarthy, chairman of the
Metal Mine Workers union, who pre-
sented them to the employers. The
demands are for recognition OF the
union, Sc for the daily wage Of un-
derground workers, examination Of
mines monthly and improved working
conditions.
Several mines that were shut down
because OF the FIRE in the North
Butte Mining company properties re-
sumed work today. 1t is said by
mining men that at least 5000 miners
in Butte are not working.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16

tcdn,ipusa From Page One, q.
cd out that in each district the farni-
ers have not harvested their crops
and therefore arc not in as strong
a position to answer the call as they
will be after the harvest.
Districts in which are located the
great industrial plants of the country
reflected a tremendous demand for
the so called baby bonds. The $50
issue will Be by far the most popular.
il is believed. The total number OF
subscribers to all denominations, y Is
estimated, will exceed 2,500,00O. This
L ten times the number Of persons In
the entire nation who hold securities
of any other sort.
Small Alldtments Fast.
The small investor, officials de.
clared today, is TO receive the full
amount OF his subscriptions. Every
$50 and $l00 bond subscribed for, 1t
was said, is to be issued. This pres.
ages widespread pairing down OF
great individual subscriptions.
Every community nylng INC AHleii-
can flag from the Philippine to the
Virgin Islands subscribed to the loan.
Fairbanks, Alaska, the most northern
town on the continent, sent a gener-
Gus subscription. From the Panama
canal zone subscriptions totaled $780,
900.
Tidal Wavs at Finish.
New York has over subscribed its
quota TO the Liberty loan by many
hundreds OF millions OF dollars. Al
though at the closing hour Of noon
the tabulators were az least six hours
behind in recording the tidal wave OF
subscriptions that have been pouring
in since yesterday, it was estimated
the total participation OF the New
York Federal reserve district would
amount to at least 81 200,000,000,
The first sale Of the bonds on the
New York stock exchange was at
par and l.s0. Later one lot OF 2S,-
900 sold at SO and 49-S0ths. The next
sale was again at par,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
TO TAKE OYER SHIPS
UNDER CONSTRUCTIO
War Budget Bill Allows Gov
ernment to Pick Up Steel
erchant Vessels Now
Being Built.

Washington, June lS.-The vast
amount OF steel merchant shipping un-
der construction in American yards
probably 100000 tons-will be taken
over Immediately by the government
under power granted in a provision
Of the war budget bill signed today
by President Wilson.
The announcement was made today
at a conference OF the country's steel
ship builders with the shipping board
and its emergency feet corporation.
Shipping now on the yards will be
hurried to completion by the institu-
ton of system of double and triple
working shifts and when the ways are
cleared OF present contracts the feet
corporation will begin construction of
its great feet of standardized vessels.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Britons Take Hundred
Thousand War Prisoners

London, June l5.-More than
100000 prisoners have been taken by
the British during the war. James
Ian Macpherson, parliamentary sec
retary to the war Office, announced in
the House OF Commons today.
Up to the end OF last May 76,067
prisoners were taken on the western
front, to which must be added at least
5000 for the month of June. In
Mesopotamia 10000 prisoners have
been taken since July, 1916. In Egypt
the number Of prisoners taken since
July /, 1916, is approximately 8,739,
On the western front the British
armies have captured 434 guns since
July !, 1916. In Mesopotamia l32
guns have been taken since the begin
ming of the war, exclusive OF those
lost at Kut-El-Amara and subsequent
ly recaptured. In Egypt eighteen
guns have been taken.
The territory regained by the Brit
i.h on the western front since July
I. 1916, amounts to 600 square miles.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
AMERICAN NOTE IS
EXPLAINED TO JAPS
Japanese Ambassador Gables
Government Exact Intentions
of United States Toward
China.

Washington, June Is.-Aimaro
sato, Japanese ambassador. discussed
with Secretary Lansing today the
scope and purpose OF the coming
Japanese diplomatic mession, which
is expected to place the relations Of
the two countries on a better basis.
All the complex diplomatic questions
concerning the revolutionized far
east will be gone into, it was stated.
The recent misunderstanding in
Japan over Americas note urging the
Chinese factions to restore order was
stated afterward to have been cleared
I'D. Ambassador Sato has cabled his
government that the false text carried
in the Toxic Asahi from its New York
correspondent was not an actual note
from this government, but merely the
comment OF some Washington corre-
spondent upon 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
RETAILERS PUT
FORTH KICK ON
TAX INCREASES
CONTINUED from Page One.)

keen that the imposing Of the pro-
posed great increases in tax valua.
tons would cause an actual loss OF
business to the city OF Omaha and
Douglas county.
THE personal tax valuation of the
city cf Omaha compares very favor
ably indeed with those OF other cities
and to unduly increase the valuations
in Omaha would Of necessity result
in other cities being favored for
branch establishments by manufac-
turers and large eastern jobbers.
Under all OF the circumstances we
respectfully petition your honorable
body not to increase the personal tax
valuations in the general manner pro-
posed; but we do not wish to be TN
derstood as questioning the propriety
of examining into such individual
cases where appropriate increases
might be justified.
If, upon careful study, it should
be found that the personal tax valua-
ton should be increased in Douglas
county, it Is respectfully submitted
that a gradual per year increase would
be the fairest and soundest method to
be employed"
Fraser Scores Fitzgerald.
"You, said w. A. Fraser, sovereign
commander of the Woodman of the
World, addressing the county as.
SCISSOR, "since you have been in Of
fee, have done more to injure the
business interests Of Omaha than can
be overcome in ten years"
Mr.. Fraser made a return of $4,000
on his personal property and was
notified by the county assessor that
he had been raised to $500, and went
before the board to protest. After
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Man Refusing to Buy
Bonds Loses His Job

Tampa, Fla, June ls.-Ernest Kre-
her, president Of shipbuilding COM
pany here, whose refusal to subscribe
to the Liberty loan, caused a strike
OF ship yard employees, has resigned
at a call meeting OF the company's
board OF directors. After electing a
new president and directors instructed
him to purchase $1,000 worth OF Lib
erty bonds,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
A Complete Store
for Needleworkers

The popularity of knitting is
bringing women to this store
because they are thoroughly
we'll instructed here In all
phases of the work.
Knitting Needles-Steel, am
ber and bone; correct size
for all styles of work.
Extensive assortments of the
Best Yarns to be found on
the market.
Third Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-16
Sterling Would Know
About Army Contracts
tFrom a SIAN Correspondent,

Washington, June lS.--(Special Tel
egram. .)-Senator Sterling, South
Dakota, introduced resolution today
directing military affairs committee to
investigate certain contracts made in
connection with building Of new army
cantonments. The resolution calls
for sweeping inquiry as to contracts
themselves, material used, wages paid
and other matters in order to give the
senate an appreciative idea OF
methods employed in establishment OF
these camps for soldiers.