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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
HELMSMAN OF IMo IS
 DETAINED AS A SPY
Steered Ship Which coIfided With
 Mont Blanc at Halifax.

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 1s-John Jo- hansen, hemfsman on the Norwegian steamer Ino, the Belgian relief ship. whose collision with the ammunition steamer Mont Blanc led to the disaster of last Thursday, was detained as a German spy suspect today. He was turned over to the military authorities by officials of the Massachusetts re- treatment.
 Patient Acted QueerIy.
 One of the nurses at the hospital, a young woman from New York, whose name was not revealed. is said to have called the attention of the hospital noticed that the patient was acting queerly and that he did not seem to be wounded. Her report on the case led to a second examina tion of the pa tient by the physicians and the con- c1usion was reached that the man was shamming illness.
 Desperate Efforts to Escape.
 A watch was set over him, and later it was said that Johansen was making desperate efforts to leave the institu- tion. Surgeons reported that he had offered a nurse $50 if she would go sumption being that he had in mind an attempt to escape in her absence.
 Under Military Guard.
 After that incident, a military guard was placed on duty by his bed and later when the incident was called to the attention of Captain Henry G. Lap ham of the Massachusetts, state guard unit, the provost guard was sent for and Johausen was locked up.
 lot of Spy Rumors.
 In connection with the arrest the Hveliest lot of spy r1mors heard here since the war began was spread broad cast. These eliminated in a report that eight Germans had been shot at sunrise. Military anl naval authorities while acknowledging that the Johan- sen case was being thoroughly investi- gated declared that the shooting story was absurd.
 Another persistent story was that a secret code in German had been found on JohanSen and that a wireless sta destroyed by fire after the explosion.
 Another Version Of the Affair.
 J. C. Burchan counsel for the Imo in the admiralty hearing on the col ision of the vessels, said tonight that the secret code story as far as it con- cerned IohanseQ was absolutely with out foundation. Johansen, MT. Burch- all said, had been living in the Unit anxious to return to his old home in Norway, he shipped on the Imo. It is MT. Burcha1ls theory that Johan- sen, who is to testify at the inquiry, was still dazed from the effects of the explosion and was making efforts to escape from the hospital fearing that he mieht be put in jail because of the collisS)n which caused the loss of so many lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
"CUT-A-coRD CLUB"
 HAS BEEN ORGANIZED
choPping Bee to Be Held on the Es- tate of Fuel Administrator Sorrow

Boston, Dec. 13.-The "Cut-a-Cord club" movement which has been ini- tiated by the state fuel administration will be officially launched by a chop ping bee to be held next Saturday af- ternoon on the Lincoln, estate of James J. Storrow, fuel administrator. Mir. Storrow has a 22-acre woodlot which l'e has turned over for the use of the 'Cut-a-Cord' organization, composed of members Of the Appalachian club.
 It is the expectation of the fuel ad- ministrator that the movement will ex- tend to every locality where woods are available for choppers, and that it will assist in conserving the fuel supply as well as afford, an excellent oppor- tunity for vigorous outdoor exercise
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
ALL ENTENTE LINES
 ARE STILL HOLDING
The Latest Attack of the Germans in the Cambrai
 Region Was Complete Failure
TEUTONS LOST HEAVILY IN KILLED, PRISONERS

Tn the Attack Wednesday Between Buecourt and Queant
 the Germans Left Many of Their Dead When Hurried Retreat Was Ordered-In Italy the Austrians, Having Found Efforts Fruitess Enter the Venetian Plain, Have Reinforced Their Allies Between the Brentna and Piave Rvers-Contractory Reports Come of the Situa
 ton in Russa-British Admiralty Declares the German Submarine is Being Held Bus Has Not Been Mastered
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
American Railway
 Engineers Killed
BY GERMAN AERIAL BOMBS BE-
 HIND THE RRITisH FRONT.
NUMBER IS NOT GIVEN
Bombs Fell in Street ins a Town Through Which the American Troops Were Passing-Two Americans Died From Gunshot Wounds.

With the American Army in France, Dec. 13-(By The Associated Press, 6 p. m).-A number of American rail way engineers have been killed by German aerial bombs in a town some where behind the British front. De- tails are not known at this hour
 It is now permitted to announce that German bomb fell in a street in a town through which American troops were passing. Pieces of the bomb shattered the windows of a house in which there were officers, showering them with glass, but hurting no one.
 Two American soldiers have died in hospital from gunShot wounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
THRIFT STAMPS. GIVEN
 TO WATERS AS TIPS
Practice Adopted by Frequenters of
 Restaurants in New York.

New York, Dec 13.-Thrift stamps as tips to walters was suggestion placed before the public here today by persons interested in the promotion of It was learned that the practice had been adopted by a number of restam- ant patrons Na
 Where the customary tipsamounts to five or ten cents each day the tip is withheld for several successive days and then the waiter is given a 25 cent thrift stamp to make up the amount of money he would have made.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
RECRUITING OF MEN OF
 DRAFT AGE ENDED.
On Monday Volunteers Under or Over
 Draft Limits Will. Be Accepted.

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 13-Re- cruiting of men within the draft ages ended in Connecticut today at noon and at every army station the enroll for the applicants. During the day 409 accepted men were sent away, making the states total since April 5,031. against . quota of 2,22S. Recruiting for the ordnances corpsAwin continue volunteers under or over the draft linn it's will be accepted for any branch of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
POLICE RESERVES CALLED
 TO CONTROL "coAL LINE"
When a Long Island Dealer Sold foo
 Pound Lots at 50 Gents.

New York, Dec. 13.-Announcement by a coal firm in Long Island City today that coal would be sold to the poor in 100 pound lots at 50 cents dI ew such throng that it was neces- sary to call for police reserves to maintain order.
 Men, women and children trundiing wheelbarrows, small wagons and baby carriages. and carrying bags and bar rehs, stormed the gates of the coal yard and fought with each other until the police got them into line. More
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

George Willis Botsford, historian died suddenly at his office at Colum bia university yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
3IL FIRE ON NAVY TUG
 AT A NATLANTIC PORT.
Three Men Were Fatally and Fourth
 Seriously Injured

Washington. Dec. 13-Three men were fatally and fourth seriously in tured in the fuel oil fire on a navy tug at an Atlantic port yesterday, the navy department announced tonight
 The dead are: Bruce w. Ross, ma chinist, Portsmouth, VG; Lloyd J. Hampton. water tender, Bamboo, N. C.. and William Williams, chief watch tender, Portsmouth, Va
 Ellsworth l.. Trumbun a fireman, of 1iartinsville, Ind, was seriously burn A
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

The Federal Trade Commission in vited al consumers of newsprint paper to the hearing of newspaper print men
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
DELAYS IN PROVIDING WAR WEAPONS
Explained by Major General CrOzer to the Members of
 the Senate Military Committee
THREE HOURS OF SHARP CROSS EXAMINATION

Responsibility for the Machine Gun Situation Was Placed SquareIy Upon Secretary Baker, Who Had Ordered an Investigation Which Resulted in Change of Gun-De- lay in Supplying Rifles Was Due Factory Changes to Conform the British Enfield Type-Toay in Exeeu- tive Session the Committee Will Press Questions Which the General Objected to Answering in Open Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Six soldiers have died at the base hospital at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, monia, it was announced. Four from Kentucky and two from Indiana.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
GAS FOR HOUSEHOLDS
 AHEAD OF INDUSTRIES.
Even Those Plants Working on Gov. l
 ernment Contracts.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Householders must ebe supplied with natural gas ahead of industrial plants, even those working on, government contracts, the fuel administration ruled today The decision was, contained in instructions sent to the United Fuel Gas company. operating in West Virginia, ordering it to furnish gas to domestic consumers in Louisville, Frankfort and Lexing- ton, Ky. in preference to steel plants at Portsmouth, O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
PURCHASE
 OF FARM LOAN BONDS
Is Advocated by Members of Federal
 Farm Loan Board.

Washington. Dec. 13.-Members os the federal farm loan board appeared before the house banking committee today to press request that congress authorize the secretary of the treas ury to purchase $100, 900, 900 worth of farm loan bonds yearly for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
sheIied by U-eoat.

Lisbon, Portugal. Dec. fs.-Funchal, capital of Madeira. has been lombard ed by a German submarine. Forty shells were fired. killing or woundins a number of persons and damaging several buildings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
fhaIifax contributions $26.o77.

New York. Dec. 13.-The Atlantic division of the Red Cross announced tonight that it had received contribu- tions aggregating $z6.077 for the relief of the Ha1ifax sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Valuable paintings and antiques were lost in a fire that destroyed the summer home of Richard M. Hurd at Locust Point N. J. The loss is esti- mated at $400000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Dr.. A. T. Sill, founder of the osteo pathic school of medicine, died in tn 90th year of his age at Kirksville Mo
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Another loan of $25,o0o was extend ed to Italy by the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Fuel Administrator Garfield inform ed Governor Cox of Ohio that he would not be permitted to interefere with distribution of coal in Ohio under the direction of the state fuel admin istration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Articles of incorporation were filec at Albany by the Perchlorate E& p1osives Corporation of Poughkeepsie capital, $2,100,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
Zeppelin Landed in Dutch Village.

Amsterdam, Dec. 12-An aipshfp, said to be Zeppelin. flying the French fag descended on housetops in the Dutch village of Eemres- this morning. the Telegraaf reports. The crew had previously left the airshfp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

A credit of $2,651 100000 was move in the House om Commons byy Chan cellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bona Law
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Rigid investigation is being made in- to the condition of army officers to ascertain their physical condition and military preparedness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

The Norwegian Government has de cided to put aside large public fund: for the encouragement of home stee industries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Earth tremors were felt at Idaho Falls, Idaho. No damage was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Another loan of $25,ooo was extend ed to Italy by the United States.
 Earth tremors were felt at Idaho Falls, Idaho. No damage was done.
 Mechanics for the first time are needed for the air service of the navy.
 Craig Riddle, Philadelphia million aire, enlisted as private in the army.
 Great Britain sent $5,ooO, 600 to Hali- fax for relief and reconstruction work.
 General Pershing reported the deaths of three more men from natural causes.
 The distribution of 7,ooo,oo pounds of sugar to New York who4esalers was begun.
 An official Turkish statement, re- ports victory in Mesopotamia over the British.
 Nearly eleven thousand men were listed and accepted Wednesday for the regular army.
 Premier Lloyd George will speak on the war before the Christmas adjourn ment of Parliament
 Twenty earth shocks were recorded on the SeiSmograph at the Sacred Heart College at Denver.
 George Willis Botsford, historian,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
Cabled Ps9 >psfs

Germans "a in China.
 London, E SKAttempts made by German intef to install Telefunken wireless stations throughout China have been frustrated, telegraphs the correspondent at Tien-Tsin of the Daily Mail
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

At the request of Secretary Baker the Army Intelligence Bureau will take over the New York Bomb Squad of the Police Department and all who are connected with it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Twenty earth shocks were recorde on the SeiSmograph at the Sacre Heart College at Denver.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

All of Siberia east of the UraI Noun tains is cIamoring to be sold to the United States. according to c. A. Hof. fart of Marysville, Calif., who has ar rived at a Pacific port from Nichol. aievsk, eastern Siberia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Mechanics for the first time are needed for the air service of the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

division at Spartansburg. S. C., be- cause of physical disabilities.
 The German general staff announced that 22 captive balloons and 205 air planes were the total losses in the air for the month of November.
 Plans are being shaped to try ad- ditiona1 men of the Twenty fourth Infantry on charges growing out of the Houston riot August 23.
 Word was received yesterday of the of Consular Agent Christopher ]. King, born in Providence July 5, 1874.
 Owners of the recently torpedoed Spanish steamer Claudio are demand ing that Spain urge the German Gov ernment to pay them for the steamer.
 Shortly after the fire which resulted in the explosion of the T N. shells at the Bethlehem Steel Co. at Will rested.
 Members of the Smith College, of Northampton, Mass. relief unit in the country by selling necessities at less than cost.
 Robert R. Clark, son of the Rev: navis w. S Clark. .nse Cengregational al the 1ounging room of the Union Boat club at Boston.
 The Mexico City council announced that corn imported from the United kilogram, about five cents a pound in American money.
 At the request of Secretary Baker lo T--% IT. over the New York Bomb Squad of the Police Department and all who are connected with it.
 Valuable paintings and antiques were lost in a fire that destroyed the summer home of Richard M. Hurd, at Locust Point N. J. The loss is eSti- mated at $400,000.
 Six soldiers have died at the base hospital at Camp Shelby Hattiesburg, Miss. since Monday night from pneu- monia, it was announced. Four from Kentucky and two from Indiana.
 Vice Admiral Sims notified the navy department that Lester Joseph Gflson seaman previously listed among the missing of the destroyer Jacob Jones, has been found among the survivors.
 Fuel Administrator Garfield inform
 
 would not be permitted to interefere with distribution of coal in Ohio under the direction of the state fuel admin istration.
 Pittsburgh police believe that Mrs. Emma Beyers wife of Hugo Beyers, a German electrical engineer and draftsman was slain by German agents and their home at Edgewood blown up.
 
 All of Siberia east of the UraI Noun tains is c1almoring to be sold to the United States. according to c. 4. Hof- fart of Marysville, Calif., who has ar rived at a Pacific port from Nichol- aievsk, eastern Siberia Two aged clam diggers, William Glaucett and his brother James, were found on the beach at North Wey- mouth, Mass, dead from exposure after a fire had destroyed their one- room shack.
 Halifax Contributions $26,07. New York. Dec. 13.-The Atlantic division of the Red Cross announced tonight that it had received contribu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Charges of disIoyalty against fiv. members of the University of Illinoi: faculty were found to be withou grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Word was received yesterday of the death at Lille, France on July 31 last, of Consular Agent Christopher J. King, born in Providence July 5, 1874
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Two aged clam disgers, William Glaucett and his brother James, were found on the beach at North Wey- mouth, Mass, dead from exposure after fire had destroyed their one- room shack
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Members of the Smith College, of Northampton, Mass. relief unit in France are assisting the inhabitants of the country by selling necessities at less than cost
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

The German general staff announced that 22 captive balloons and 205 air planes were the total losses in the air for the month of November.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

The business center of AttIebore Mass, was swept by a fire Whic caused damage estimated at $500, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Owners of the recently torpedoed Spanish steamer Claudio are demand ing that Spain urge the German Gov ernment to pay them for the steamer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Plans are being shaped to try ad- ditional men of the Twenty fourth Infantry on charges growing out of the Houston riot August 23.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Emma Beyers. wife of Hugo Beyers, a German electrical engineer and draftsnan was slain by German agents and their home at Edgewood blown up.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Shortly after the fire which resulted in the explosion of the T N. T shell. at the Bethlehem Steel Co. at Will. mington, Del, two foreigners were ar. rested.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Robert R. Clark, son of the Rev. Davis w. Clark, a Congregational minister, shot and killed himself in the lounging room of the Union Boat club at Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

An American steamer arrived at an
 Atlantic port with 64 passengers. many of whom had good sized bundles
 of sugar cane from Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Maj.Gen. Charles M. Clement was relieved of command of the 28th army division at Spartansburg. S. C.. be- cause of physical disabilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

The Mexico City council announced that corn imported from the United States will be sold for 21 centavos a kilogram, about five cents a pound in American money
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14

Vice Admiral Sims notified the navy department that Lester Joseph Gflson a seaman previously listed among the missing of the destroyer Jacob Jones, has been found among the survivors
The Dermott news., 1917-07-26

prizes will be distributed in accordance with the standing of the contestants at the final count, provided only that candidate shall receive prize unless she has many as 10000 votes. This number may seem large but when the liberal mum Der of votes given with each subscription Is con sidered. 1t will readily be that very little effort will be required to get in the for one of the prizes.
 1. VOTES Votes will be issued as follows: New subscriptions renewals,
 year sl.00 500 votes New subscriptions renewals,
 years. S2. .0O, 1900 votes New subscriptions renewals,
 3 years s. 00. 2ooo votes New subscriptions renewals,
 years. 8. 00, 5000 votes Back subscriptions. each year, 1000 votes
The Dermott news., 1917-07-26
Rules and Regulations Governing the Contest

,. Results to standing of contestants will be published after 3o days No votes accepted at less than regular price of paper concerned in this con test No one connected with the paper will be allowed to become candidate in this contest work for contestants.
 Votes after being counted cannot be trans ferred to another. The keys to the ballot box shall be in possession of the awarding committee during the contest.
 During August, the paper will 25-vote coupon which can be voted free for any lady con testant
 Contest to run not less than go days. Closing of contest will be announced 25 days in advance of closing. The right to postpone date of closing is reserved if sufficient cause should occur.
The Dermott news., 1917-07-26

The contest shall close a day which will be announced later Ten days prior to closing of contest the judges will carefully lock seal the ballot box and same will be in place where voting can be done during business hours and locked in vault at night until close of contest, when the judges will take charge and count and the ladies winning in their turn
 The last ten days all the voting must be done in sealed box. If you do not wish anyone to know whom you are voting for, place your cash for subscriptions, together with your coupons, in sealed envelope and put in the ballot box. This will give everyone fair and square deal.
 This contest is between individuals, and no lodge, church or other society will be allowed to participate organization.
The Dermott news., 1917-07-26

l. ANNOU OUNCEMENT-Th Subscription and Advet sing Contest will be conducted fairly and honestly on business principles strictly with jus tice and fairness to all concerned,
 9 PRIzES-The capital prize will be q hand some new five passenger touring fully equipped with electric lights, starter. etc The second prize will be beautiful gold wrist watch. given by A. Prothro. the jeweler. Also other val uable prizes given by the merchants of Dermott, as announced below.
 B. CANDIDATES-Any lady in this or an adjoining county is eligible to enter this contest, and the party receiving the largest number of votes will be awarded the automobile The contestant securing next to the largest number of votes will be awarded the gold watch and her choice of the prizes to be given by the merchants. The other
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-26
Communicated
To the people of Cross Roads
 Community:

To the people of Cross Roads
 Community:
 We especially address this ar ticle because we believe that we owe it to them and to ourselves to explain the objects of our or ganization inasmuch as there has been some little criticism on the part of few of the chronic crit icisers that are to be found in al most every community and we hope that we shall not be misun- derstood in what we have to say for we do not wish to reply to the unjust criticism that has or may be given us for rather do we wish to evoke just criticism for we feel that we shall profit by it.
 The s. 1. c. was organized on- ly for, as the name implies. Self Improvement Club. It was not organized by the elite" of Cross Roads but by few of the most earnest. studious young people of our community. boys and girls who are seeking earnestly for higher knowledge, and to culture their altruistic and aes- thetic emotions that they may see more and more of the beau ties and real things" of life. We realize that knowledge is power and that which promotes self most is altruistic and that there is beauty in almost everything of nature if we but could find it.
 We engage in work along edu cational lines that will help us acquire some of the things that we have just spoken of. Our members are pledged to engage in any work that may be assign ed them. We feel that we have already been helped although the Club is yet in it's infancy, for since our organization a few  weeks ago, live subjects have been discussed, encyclopedias have been searched and things that many of us had never
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-26

There is still time to arrange for county commencement if your educational authorities will take hold quickly. And if such a commencement is planned in your county, encourage your To- cal school to do it's full part. Don't forget that education is something more than books. It
 means to draw out" not to stuff iD. And as a means of drawing out and developing the inmate powers of a boy or girl and developing qualities of en- thusiasm and leadership. the county commencement is worth all the time and the little money that 1t costs. On the same prin ciple, too, it is worth while for school to have a last day" with exhibits, recitations, dialogues, songs and awards of prizes.