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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
FRENCH ARE FOLLOWING
 THE RETRIEVING GERMANS.
Moving With Caution tq Avoid Traps
 Set by Germans.

On the French Front in Branch, Nov. @(By The Associated Press).-The
 mans beyond the Chemin des Danes has attained an average of a mile and
 half, the southern bank of the Ailette being repassed everywhere. Altogether since yesterday about eighteen square miles of territory have fallen into French hands, the progress being necessarily slow, owing to the uncer- tainty as to where the Germans will make a stand.
 Many points in the line were bom- barded by the German big guns during the French advance, especially in the fieighborhood of Allies, where numer- ous mustard-gas shells somewhat de- layed the progress of the French troops.
 The French are displaying the great est prudence in their movements in consequence of the frequency of the caverns on all sides in the hills. As result of this caution the troops
 while going forward discovered a num-
 her of traps. In Cerny a steel helmet
 hung on a pole was found on examina- ton to have an electric wire connec-
 ton running into a mine which would explode in the event of the helmet
 being snatched away.
 At the present moment the French
 occupy every crest and possess all the
 Cerny mad Courtecon, while so far as
 can be made out the Germans have established their line on the other side
 Of the Aillette valley, whence a show CT of bullets from numerous machine
 guns comes on occasionally. They de-
 stroyed every bridge over the Ailette
 as they retired.
 The German evacuation was discov- cred on Friday. by a patrol of chas-
 seurs. During the preceding night any
 movement from the direction of the French lines brought a salvo of bullets,
 but toward dawn, when the chasseurs were making daring patrol they found one of the German front trenches empty and immediately gave the alarm.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 4.-James J. StorrOw, New England fuel admins trator, is sending to the fuel admins trators of all the New England states copies of an order from Dr. Garfield, authorizing MT. Storrow to obtain and supply limited quantities of coal to meet immediate emergencies. A copy of this order has been received by Thomas w. Russell, federal fuel administrator for Connecticut and the chairman of the coal committee of the Connecticut state council of defense. This order does not give the fuel ad ministrator autocratic power to seize coal but it does enable him to do things to bring about a better dis tribution of coal for emergency pur- poses.
 The executive order fixing the price of coal was adopted for the purpose of preventing speculation in that nec- essary commodity. New England was not in a position to derive much bene- fit from it. however, because prac- tically all of her coal contracts at the mines had been made before this or der became effective. Most of the soft coal for New England comes by wa ter from Norfolk and Newport News. It is contracted for far in advance of the need of it in order to be forward ed when shipping conditions are fla ter's coal were made last spring and even as far back as year ago.
 Because of the uncertain conditions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

surrounding the coal industry the price paid at the mine by practically all buyers from this region was con siderabIy in excess of the price fixed by the executive order last Septem- Der.
 Many coal jobbers in this section had contracts with mines for coal at a price around $4 a ton and some who had quantities in storage that cost that sum and were willing to re iieve incidental cases of need at the price paid plus a commission of 15 cents a ton and the transportation charges. The executive order forbade a price higher than SPAS a ton. When this situation was made clear to Dr. Garfield he saw that the price fixing order was working a hardship in in dividuaI cases in New England and hence the new order which sets up MT. Storrow as his personal representative in New England.
 MT. Storrow can now borrow a car load lot to help out some needy in dustry and pledge pr. Garfields of1- cial credit that it will be returned. He can also waive the price fixing terms of the original order and permit a contract on the price paid by the job ber plus a reasonable commission. If such coal has actually been unIoaded into the dealers yard it may be con strued under the order governing re- tail dealers and if the coal is sold while in cars or barges the charge must be based on the price fixing or der relating to tobbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
EASTERN RAILROADS TO BE
 GIVEN HEARING TODAY
At Reopenins of the IS Per Gent. In-
 crease Rate Case.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Eastern rail- road representatives will appear be- fore the Interstate Commerce Com mission tomorrow at the reopening of the 15 per cent. increase rate case to argue that unless they are granted more general raises than the commits sion allowed in the case last June they cannot properly accommodate war traffic. The case was reopened by the commission virtually on it's own iniative after the eastern carriers had notified the commission several weeks ago that rate increases would be sought at a later date.
 Although the hearings will be only systems east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio river, the action of the commission will have a bearing on rates throughout the country and representatives of southern and west ern roads will be represented at the hearings.
 The hearings probably will con sume about two weeks and the com mission expects to dispose of the case before the end of the year. Testimony Is expected to be comparatively brief
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
IS Men Perish in
 Salvation Mission
WHEN IT WAS DESTROYED BY
 FIRE AT PATERSON, N. j.
TEN MEN WERE INJURED
Rapid Spread of the Flames Made Use of the Only Fire Escape Impossible Several Elderly Victims Are Be- Iieved to Have Been Suffocated.

Paterson, N. J., Nov. 4. - Nineteen bodies have been taken from the ruins Of the Salvation Army rescue mission ill this city which was destroyed by fire early today. Ten men are in hos pitals with probably fatal injuries and many others were less seriously hurt Tn Ieaping from windows of the burn ing structure.
 Identification Impossible.
 Identification of all who were killed will be impossible, the police believe, the records of the institution were lost in the fire. There were 85 men asleep in the mission when the flames started in an old frame building ad- joining the maiE structure, used for storing magazines and newspapers.
 Arrival of fire apparatus was delayed through confusion in turning in proper alarm, and the entire building was ablaze when the f1remen reached it.
 Cut. Off from Fire Escape.
 Rapid spread of the flames made use Of the only fire escape on the building impossible and the lodgers, many of whom were old and crippled were driven to windows from which they leaped before fremen could catch them Tn nets.
 Several of the elderly victims are believed to have been suffocated in their sleep and others who tried to reach the street by the front entrance so impeded each other in their flight that they choked the passageway, where bodies were found huddled in a heap.
 Eight of Dead Identified.
 Eight of the dead thus far have Been identified. It was reported tonight that about ten of the aged 1odgers are miss irg, but as the cellar of the mission is flooded with four feet of water search for additional bodies is being retarded
 The police declare the building com piled fully with the fire laws and at tributed the quick spread of the flames to stacks of kindling wood stored in the rear yard. not far from the store room containing bundles of old news papers, which burned rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

1Fwkf Britain ana France truly are wwmnfng tc the sid Of Italy in her critical hour. Not alone have men and guns been sent to the battle front along the TagIiamento river where the Italians are holding the Teutonic allied invaders at bay, but the war brains Of the clements which have been so suc- cessful in operating against the foe in France and Belg1un-aIR on their way to Italy to consult with the Italian leaders ard evolve plans to change the CT der of things as they now stand. y Premier Lloyo George and General Sir William R. Robertson, chief Of the imperial staff at British army head quarters. are the leaders of the British delegation, while Premier Painleve is xhe chief representative of the French mission No details of the plans of fEe Joint mission have been announced hut undoubtedly the purpose is to give Italy what she requires in the way Of material for an intensive conduct of the war and also to assure her of a great reinforcement in man-poWer, guns and ammunition
 Meanwhile General Cadorna's forces are holding the invaders along the T@g1iamento by means of their heavy artillery and quick frers-
 On the left wing the Italians have replied vigorously to strong pressure by the Germans and Austro-Hungari- ans. and thus far have held the attack ing forces for no gains All along the front Italian aviators are soaring the enemy lines. dropping bombs on am Eunition depots and troops formations.
 What for the moment would indi- cate a further menace to the Italians 1s an offensive begun by the enemy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
PRISONERS TURNED LOOSE
 TO HELP FIGHT A FIR.
That Destroyed Barn at the Middle i
 sex County Jail. |

AnddIetown. Conn, Nov. 4-Prison- CTS in the AIiddlesex county jail in Haddam were turned loose tonight to aid in fighting fire that destroyed the barn on the jail property. doing damage estimated at $10,000 and causing the loss of three horses. two COWS. twelve hogs. poultry and 1,500 bushels of potatoes and other vegeta- bles-
 It is thought the fire may have been the work of an incendiary as the structure was supposedly unoccupied and without lights in 1t at the time the blaze broke out As soon as the fire was discovered Sheriff Bert G. Thompson, who is also the jaiier, let out his prisoners and set them at work on the blaze All efforts to save &hs structure or the stock proved valn however The foodstufs stored in the barn belonged in part to the county home also located in Haddam
 This is the second recent mysterious fire in this county in public buildings, the other being at the state hospital for the insane in Middletown after which an arrest was made and the suspect IS now in the jail awaiting trial
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
BELGIAN WOMEN AND
 GIRLS UNDER FIRE
They Are Being Compelled to Build
 Concrete Dugouts.

British Front in Belgium, Nov. A. (By the Associated Press). Belgian women and girls are being compelled to build concrete dugouts under arti1- lery fire. The statement that this form of slavery has actually been practiced is recorded in the diary of a German soldier who was recently cap- tured. He belonged to 1andwehr division and was personally in charge of a large number of these unfortu- nate Belgians, who were daily herded together and taken to zone near the German lines to perform manual labor of the hardest kind in constant dan- ger of death.
 An illustration of the German dis regard for the laws of war and hu- manity occurred the other night near Houtholst Forest. The British heard cries of 'stretcher bearers from No Mans Land. It naturally was as- stunned that wounded man was call ing for help and Red Cross bearers rushed out through the darkness to render assistance. They were shot down by German snipers, who used this ruse to entfce them into the open
 There have been many other cases recently in which German snipers have shot down Red Cross workers delib- erately despite the fact that German Red Cross workers have been permit ted to work unmolested.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
NAVAL ACTIVITY IN
 THE GULF OF PRIEST,
Italians Have Taken Naval Strategic
 Point of Grado.

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Saturday. Nov. S-cBy The As sociated Press).-A naval bulletin last night referred to intense activity in the Gulf of Triest. In this connection it may be pointed out that while at tent1on Is chiefly fixed on the two land yet the authorities are not overlooking tie ssact that the navy has a sea front or the Adriatic which many experts believe is the key to the whole situa- ton at the AuStrO-1talian war theatre
 This front has undergone a sweeping change within the last few days, as inc withdrawal of the Italian army to the new front west of the Tagliamento stretch of the upper Adriatic extending along the Gulf of Triest from Monfal- cone to the mouth of the TagIiamento
 The Italian navy in the Adriatic, Abruzzi, had brilliantly taken the i'm portant naval strategic point of Grado and its vast lagoon, thus. effecting oc- equation by the Italian naval forces ur to Monfa1cone, whence they looked cut upon Tr1est as the great prize of the upper Adriatic, only a few miles away.
 These facts give significance to the present intense activity in this guar ter on the upper Adriatic, as it has been suggested that the naval front may yet become the turning point in lue present I1tan1c struggle. The naval authorities believe the entente would do well to consider quickly and thoroughly the naval possibilities of the Adriatic, as it is maintained that toffers one of the surest fields for the entente to deal a decisive blow
 The basis for this is that Austria cannot possibly receive naval rein forcements from Germany, as all the sea routes are controlled by the en- tente, whereas these routes are open to permit the entente to assemble fleet which would make the reduction 0 fthe Austrian fleet certainty.
 The chief reliance of the Austrian navy is in keeping it's big ships under cover, and thus far no important unit has been destroyed, yet with the en- tente fleets reinforcing the Italian fleet in the Adriatic, naval experts say that hydro airplanes could drive the Aus tr1an ships from their hiding and bring them within range of the combined entente fleets.
 Once the Austrian fleet is destroyed it is pointed out, Austrian mastery of the Adriatic disappears, as the whole range of the coast, including Triest, would be under control of the Italian and other entente fleets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
REPRISALS AGAINST
 GERMAN AGGRESSION
Recommended to Congress by Presi-
 dent Braz of Brazil.

Rio Janeiro, Nov All the meas ures recommended to the congress by President Braz as reprisa1s against German aggressions have been agreed to by the committee of the cham Der of deputies. These included annulynent of contracts to German subjects; con- tro1 of German banks and the event. ual annulment of their licenses; ex- tension of these measures to German commercial firms; prohibition of the transfer of ownership of German prop critics, and the internment of German suspects. In addition the committee also authorizes the government to nullify all contracts with Germans.
 At another meeting tomorrow furth- CT measures will be adopted by the commit tee.
 Great Britain. according to the news paper A Noite, has offered to supply Brazil with all indispensable products such as coal. She has also offered the nation the use of personal property. real estate and capital which the British own in Brazil, the newspaper states.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05

In the Trentino region. in the gone of
 the Giudicaria. Here the enemy has endeavored to break through the ter riLory west of the northern shores of Lake Garda, but was repulsed after a heavy battle, leaving prisoners in the hands of the Italians.
 Recently there have been reports that the Austro-Sw border has been closed and that the enemy forces in the Trentino region were being rein forced. A swift drive by the Austro- Germans through the valleys and the mountain passes southward through Brescia would seriously affect the en- tire eastern Italian front and possibly result in a further important with drawal of the Italian line.
 While the British and French forces in Flanders are carrying out minor op- erations, these being mainly confined to bombardmentS of German positions and small raids into the enemy, the French along the Ailette valley are Ike eptng their outposts in close contact with the Germans who .retreated last week and also are violently lombard ing the newly taken positions. On g1on especially northwest of Rheims and north of Chaume, in the Verdun sector, the Germans haave essayed several violent infantry attacks, but in each instance met with defeat.
 In Mesopotamia the British troops operating against the Turks have driven a sharp salient into the Otto forced the enemy to withdraw along the Tigris about twenty miles from Due to the town of Tekrit. The new drive places the apex of the British lire approximately one hundred miles up the Tigris from Bagdad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
CATHOLICS TO OPPOSE THE
 ANTI-AlD AMENDMENT
At State Election in Massachusetts SONS OF ITALY IN

Boston. Nov. 4.-catholic citizens were again urged in an address by Cardinal O'Connel1 today not to lend their support to the proposed "anti- aid" amendment to the state consti- tuition which is to be voted on at the election next Tuesday. The measure would forbid the appropriation of state money for sectarian institutions
 Asserting that the amendment was an insult to Catholich. the cordinal re- ferred to his address in opposition to it a week ago and continued:
 "The Catholic position has been stated too clearly to require repeti- tion: and now let me say it has been stated so clearly that any man calling himself a Catholic who, after the clearest light poured on the whole sit uation, persists in advocating the pass ing of the amendment or votes for it himself is guilty of an action of which let us hope, he may have the grace some day to repent. But the effects of his action will work out an incal- cu1able wrong which one day he will rue" =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
SON SOF ITALY IN
 STATE CONVENTION
Passed Resolution Asking President Wilson to Declare War, on Austria

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov 4.-The state convention of the lodges of Sons of themselves and their order to pur- chase German or Austrian goods now and after the war. About 75 dele gates, from all over the state, were present. The following state officers were elected: Grand venerabili. Cher Dr. Nicola Mariani of New Haven: assistant venerabi1i Luigi Lerzi, of Waterbury: ex-venerabili, Enrico Pic are1li of Waterbury; cratore, Antonio Pisani, New Haven; recording secre- tary, Aurelio Manzini, Bridgeport: f. nancia1 secretary, Tomaso TelIa of Stamford; treasurer, Gabriel Caris- sirni, Waterbury; trustees: Maria zito Piscitelli. New Haven: Giorgfo A. Mazzacane, New Haven: Giovanni Ruggiero. New London: Vincenzo Si- -otti. Waterbury and Francesca .sras- sa of Bridgeport.
 The convention also adopted a res olutfon asking President Wilson to declare war against Austria and to publish propaganda against buying German and Austrian merchandise
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
MRS, CORA BELLE WHITE
 BRINGS SUIT FOR $6o,ooo
Against the Estate of the Late George . K. HalIaday of SuffieId.

sunield, Conn, Nov 4-Mrs. Nora Belle White. of Sufheld. has brought suit against the estate of the late George K. Halladay for $60,000 al1eg- ing that that amount is due her under an agreement made in writing by MT. HalIaday Mrs White affirms that the agreement was filed with the will made by MT. Hal1aday although not a part of 1t nor a codicil. Her broth CTS, Henry W. Phelps of this place and Benjamin J. Phelps, of Highbridge, N. J. are executors of the will
 Mrs. White is the divorced wife of B. M White of Suff1eld wy whom she was paid a considerable sum as ali monp whewn hre won her divorce. She is now, studying music in Boston. Che of her counsel Is A. T. Bill of Hartford. Hugh M. Alcorn has been rtained hx the executors. The estate of Mir. Halladay is said to be worth s225O00. The suit is returnable to the December term of the superior court
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
CAMPAIGN CLOSED FOR
 MASSACHUSETTS, ELF
Little Evidence of Any Great Interest
 Among the Voters.

Boston, Nov. 4.-The annual state election campaign, more quite than usual on account of overshadowing war issues, had virtually closed today with a little evidence that any great interest had been aroused among the voters. The ballot next Tuesday will contain five tickets, nominated by re- publfcanys, democrats, prohibitionists, socialists and socialist labor party.
 Governor Mccall renominated by the republicans, took no part in the cam paign except to speak at a party ra1- ly in this city last night. Frederick w. Mansfield, his democratic oppon- ent whom he defeated last year, has made some extensive speaking tours through tie state. inwhich he has at tackled especial ythe governors poll tackled especially the governors poli-
 A feature of the campaign was the choice of Matthew Hale, progressive state chairman, as candidate for lien tenant governor by the democrats, progressive and prohibition parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-05
llnifarm Magesfo Pacific Shipyards
MADE BY SHIPBUiLING LABOR
 ADJUSTMENT BOARD
10 to 30 P. C. INCREASE
The Minimum Scale Rates Are Retro. active, Going Back in the Pugd Sound District to August 1--Must be Put Into Effect Before Nov. 12.

San Francisco. Nov. 4.-Uniform minimum wage scales for the Paci- f1c coast shipbuilding yards, guide for all shipyards in the country. were announced today by the United States shipbuilding labor adjustment board. The decision effects an increase of from ten to thirty per cent. over the old scale here, although its uniformity the temporary scale now in force. Not to Tolerate Unfair Methods. The decision. the first to be handed down by the board. declares that em- ployes discrimination, interfering with the defense of the nation in time Of war against so-ca1led unfair meth ods, would be into1erable.'' There won't be many ships built under this scale" declared M. J. Mcguire, a union conferee representing the metal trades lieve the entire shipbullding crafts of the Pacific coast will appeal to Wilson against the decision"
 Based on Increased Cost of Livinq.
 The scales are based upon the in crease in the cost of living since the beginning of the war, it was stated
 Seventy five thousand men must be employed in the Pacific coast ship yards to carry out the government programme, the board decided That means 30.000 skilled mechanics more than employed now. The board will
 
 tend the federal employment service in California, Oregon and Washington to supplement the trade unions un- able to supply skilled workmen.
 board is a war board" the decision states. "The owners of the shipyards are, for the duration of the war merely agents of the government Elm war has changed their relation to each other. The government is insistent that ships it requires must be built and built promptly. It is equally in- sistent that standards of living must 6,ooo,ooo Tons in 1918.
 The national programme requires an increase in the output of ships from 750,000 tons turned out in 1915, to 5000, 900 tons in 1918. This neces- sitates introduction wherever possible of the two and three shift systems. Immediate steps to bring about his change must be taken by shipsard owners
 All members of the board left for the east late today.
 Representatives of the craftsmen met in secret session discussing the decision. The decision of the board was reported to be unfavorab1e to them.
 Members of the two employers as- sociation refused to comment on the decision. No statement would be giv- en out. they said, until after meetings to be held tomorrow
 Scale Rates Are Retroactive.
 The scale rates are retroactive, go- ing back in the Puget Sound district to August 1. They must be put into effect on or before Monday, Nov. 12. the board ordered, and back pay must be paid within two weeks from that time. Rates of wages now being paid in excess of the minimum rates fixed are to be in no wise altered
 An eight hour day was fixed for the San Francisco and Portland district.