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The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

R0ston-The British steam
er City of La Sore, with a three
million dollar cargo, is rerort-
ed aground. There are fifty
three passengers aboard. No
details.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Nienna-Austrian churches
and organ builders have been
notified by the government
that all organ pine factories
and all churches n the mon
archy will soon be re0uisition-
ed to fill the needs of war in
luStrinS.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Lond0n-Forty-one thousand
prisoners have been taken by
the Allies on the French and
Italian fronts during the past
fifteen DAYS, according to an
official statement issued by the
war Office today.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Seattle Twelve thousand
employees of Washington ship
wards will begin voting tomor-
row on the question Of calling
a strike to enforce the demand
for a general advance in wages
The result will be announced
on Monday.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Rome-The Italian war de-
partment heads declare that the
losses sustained by the enemy
during the first two advances
of the Italian forces will reach
10000 in killed, wounded and
captured.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Ruby Judge Bunnell has
sentenced Knutsen to a term
of eighteen Years on the charge
Of rape, the defendant having
entered a plea of guilty to the
three indictments returned by
the late grand jury.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Seattle-Replying to the
movement of Spanish war vet
Grams to take a hand in pre-
serving order, Mayor Hi Gill
said that instead of going after
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Westinghouse crors
have been notified by the fed
eral shipping board that no
more contracts will he let on
the Pacific coast until it has
been demonstrated that the In
dustrial Workers have been
curhcd and it has been shown
that there is ample material
on hand to complete the work.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

ROme-It is announced in of
fetal circles today that the to-
tai number of prisoners taken
by the Italians in the present
battle is in excess of 10000.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Seattle-Harry Osm, fish
erman arriving from Ketchi-
kan on the steamship North
western. confessed to the po-
lice that be was a bootlegger
and declared that practically
everyone ON the boat was try
ing to smuggle whiskev into
Seattle from Alaska. In his
confession, the fisherman told
the police that his statement
had been provoked by the loss
of II quarts of red eye, which
had been stolen from him on
the trip down. A search of
the vessel disclosed the pres
ence of only an occasional bot
tie among the members of the
crew, entirely disproving the
charge of the confessed block
ade runner.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Lon d n--l'ritish airmcn
made Il successful raid on the
German bases along the coast
of Belgium early Sunday
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

many Americans of draft age,
has brought the matter to the
attention of the war depart
ment with a view to placing Il
restriction on the exodus.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

An Atlantic POrt-The re-
port has reached this city that
Captain Albert Oliver and the
American gunnerS who were
taken prisoners by German
submarine crew several DAVIS
AGO, mt the time of the sinking
of the steamship Campana,
went to their death with their
captors, as the result of an en-
counter with a French warship
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

French FrOnt-Incendiarv
bombs dropped by German avi-
ators during the night partially
wrecked two French hospitals
behind Verdun. and killed ten
of the wounded inmates. One
woman nurse and nineteen
trained male nurses also were
killed.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Seattle-The local exemption
board. having been advised of
the departure for Canada of
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25
TUESDAYS BULLETIN

Petrograd-It is announced
at general headquarters today
that the Russo-Rumanian arm
les operating on the Southern
Rumanian front, have been re-
tired at several points by the
vigorous assaults of the Ger
mans. 1t is claimed, however,
that the Slay forces are fight
ing stubbornly, and their re-
tirements have been without
disorder. On the Caucasian
front the Russians are reported
to have made further large adj
vances, capturing a series of
important villages from the
Turks.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25
MONDAy'jS BULLETIN

MONDAYS BULLETIN
Washington Secretary OF
the Treasury MAdoO has de-
manded that congress get busy
on the war insurance bill, now
pending. The bill provides
for separate allowance for
the wives and children OF en-
listed men, of $3.50 per month.
1t also provides for insurance
up to $4,000, at the rate OF rs
per thousand. and every man
engaged in fighting must be in
sured for at least $1,000, for
the widows of soldiers, whether
he applies for the Insurance
or not. The measure further
provides for the support OF the
wives and children of wounded
soldiers during their illness,
and makes provision for dis
abled soldiers. The indica-
lions are that the bill Will
pass within a few days.
Spokane-Twenty-seven In
dustrials, including James Il.
Rowan, district secretary, were
arrested at their headquarters
Sunday afternoon by a COM
pany of Idaho National guards
men, and placed in the county
Jail. They have been inform
ed that if it is found, upon in
yestigation, that any of them
are wrongfully held, they will
be released. Otherwise, they
will be held as military prison
ers until the end of the war.
Washington, d. C.-Herbert
G. Hoover issued a statement
today in which he warns the
people of America that the
world is facing a meat famine.
The greatest economy is urged
as a means of conserving the
supply and preventing actual
suffering later.
Paris-Several desperate at
tempts were made by the Ger
mans on Sunday to recapture
positions in the Lens sector
which were lost to the British
during the past week. The
enemy lost heavily in men and
without making a single gain.
Aside from some artillery duel
ing, there was no fighting in
the Ypres district. :...-
New York-Pleading guilty
to the charge Of conspiring to
violate the draft law, d. Sam
uel J. Hernfeld and Louis /.
Cherry, Ousted members of the
exemption board, were sentenc-
ed today to two years in the
penitentiary. and fined the sum
of $4,000 each. These fines
were RENTED later, however,
at the request of Assistant Unit
ed States Attorney Knox, who
explained that the government
did not care to accept tainted
money. .....
Ri~uad, Oucbec-Only TWEEN
ty-fye persons lost their lives
as the result OF the explosion
which wrecked the powder
plant of the Curtis Harvey
company on Saturday. The
" entire factory was destroyed
and there were more than one
thousand men and women were
at work at the time. The
property damage is placed at
several million.
Rome-An official bulletin is
sued by the government to-
day tells of the commencement
Of offensive operations on the
IsOnza front and the capture
of more than 1880 Austrians.
The Italian forces have taken
several enemy positions and
have crossed the IsOnZa river.
Olympia-Having failed in
his attempt to bring about a
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Peking-The Austrian min
lister and his staff and all the
Austrian consuls probably will
take a Dutch steamer for San
Francisco, their departure from
this country having been made
necessary by China's declara-
ton Of war against the Central
powers. They will embark at
Shanghai.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Fairbanks-Jack Nelson, Il
woodchopper living on Bear
creek, wound up Il protracted
spree by committing suicide.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Rome-An official bulletin
issued by the Italian war of
fee states that the Italians
had captured ten thousand
Austrians up to last night in
the latest offensive operations.
The battle is progressing with
out interruption.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Seattle-The Spanish war
veterans have appointed one
hundred of their number as a
special committee to suppress
and punish sedition and the
reasonable activities of |. W.
W. agitat0rs. .::....
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

1.-Two German
of air raiders at
tempted to reach this city ear
ly today, but were driven off
before they had proceeded
many miles inland. Two of the
machines were brought down.
Ten of the enemy airplanes
swept down against the Kent
coast this morning, dropping
many bombs in the vicinity of
Dover. Three persons were
killed and a num:er injured
by the explosions. The other
raiders invaded Yorkshire, but
caused little damage during the
short time they were permitted
to remain over English terri
tory.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

London-G General Haig re-
ports that the Germans made 4
third attempt this morning to
recapture positions on the
Flanders front, which were
taken by the British during
the offensive operations of the
past week. The attacking
forces were repulsed complete
". ...
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Ruby-The trial of Dan Cal
lahan, which consumed five
days of the courts time and
cost the government many
thousand dollars. ended yester-
day noon in the acquittal of
the former Fairbanks council
man, the jury being just four
teen hours reaching Il verdict.
The first ballot is said to have
stood ten for acquittai.
The case closed late Monday
afternoon, following the argu-
ments of the attorneys. As
sistant Prosecuting Attorney
+. Coke Hill opened for the
government, speaking for an
hour. Leroy Tozier followed
with a two-hour argument for
his client: and District Attor-
ney Roth brought up the rear
with a speech lasting an hour
and a half.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

the |. w. W. the veterans had
better go after the higher-ups
who are placing the real OBJ
stacleS in the way of tic gov
eminent.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

eral heavy counter attacks to-
day but they have been unable
to recover any of the ground
lost by them.
Chicago-Choice, heavy hogs
are quoted today at $50 per
hundred, an advance of So dur
ing the past eleven days.
Territorial Representative
Andrew Nerland, of the firm of
Anderson Bros. & Nerland, re-
turned to Fairbanks this after
noon, after a brief visit in Ne
mana.
New York-Petitions desig-
mating William Il an do p h
Hearst as Democratic candi-
date for mayor were filed in
this CITY TODAY.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Duluth-An Industrial camp
near this city was wrecked by
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Contributing the past two
days the Bulgarians have hurl-
two thousand shells into the
city of Monastir, causing the
destruction of a fourth of the
city and the loss of many
lives. a large part of the city
is now in flames.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Paris-In a smashing offens-
i've which was started by the
French yesterday morning in
the Verdun sector, the Ger
mans wers forced to retire at
every point of attack and by
night the French had made adj
vances along both banks of
the Meuse, along a front u
miles long. The German
lines were penetrated to a
depth of. fully mile and 5000
of the kaiser's men were TAX
en- captive.
The Germans launched sew
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Olympia-Having failed in
his attempt to bring about a
settlement of the lumber mill
strike, which has tied up the
lumber industry in the states
of Washington, Oregon and
Idaho, Governor Lister today
addressed an appeal to Presi-
dent Wilson to use his influ-
ence to end the strike.
LondOn-Over half of the
walled city of SalOniki, which
is occupied by Entente armies,
has been DESTROYED by fire and
more than $4,000 residents
Westinghouse is believed in
official circles in this city that
the unrest in Germany which
recently resulted in the cabi-
net crisis. has increased rather
than diminished during the
past few weeks.
Duluth-An Industrial camp
near this city was wrecked by
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Rome-An official bulletin is
sued by the government to-
day tells of the commencement
Of offensive operations on the
Isonza front and the capture
of more than 1880 Austrians.
The italian forces have taken
several enemy positions and
have crossed the IsonZa river.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-08-25

Washington, d. C.-Herbert
c. Hoover issued a statement
today in which he warns the
people of America that the
world is facing a meat famine.
The greatest economy is urged
as a means of conserving the
supply and preventing actual
suffering later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12

cense the men to catch them, and the
stream owners would not be given
consideration on that point
| Mr.. Peasley favored acceptance of
| the report of the committee of con-
ference and the passage of the bill
I Mr.. Fitzhenry of Waterbury said the
/ fish of the state were being depleted
and the time was ripe for the conser-
walton OF fish, and that the sportsn1en
| eff the state favored the bill.
| Mr.. Smith of Plainville said that
Friday seemed an opportune time to
| talk fish, but it was noon and he pre-
| ferred to eat fish than to talk about
| fish. He hoped the fish license bill
would not prevail.
| There We're talks, long and short, by
Messrs. Rose and Taylor, the latter
very long. The previous question was
ordered by motion OF Mr.. Rogers of
| The amendments recommended by
the committee were rejected by vote
of 100 to IS.
| A motion to indefinitely postpone
made by Mr.. TAYLOR was objected to
| by Mr.. Holt of New London, who de-
/ p1ored such disposition. The senate
| amendment and the bill was rejected.
| At $50 a recess was taken until 2
O'Clock.
| Lobster Legislation.
Section one of chapter los of the
public acts of 1907 was an Aaded to
read as follows: No person shall en-
gage in lobster fishing in this state
| unless he shall have first obtained a
permit therefor, the fee for which shall
| be So, from the commissioners of fish
cries and game, which permit shall
be non transferable, shall be issued in
such form, under such regulations
consistent with provisions of this act
as said commissioners shall from time
| to time establish, and to such person
as said commissioners shall determine,
and shall be valid until revoked by
said commissioners or surrendered as
hereinafter provided. Said commits
sioners shall use all moneys SO re-
ceived for the protection, preservation
and propagation of Holsters in this
state, and zaid commissioners are au-
thorized to receive and use said mon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
NEW NIANTIC RIVER
BRIDGE IS ASSURED
Continued from Page one)

desire to criticize the home guard and
said the governor and the boards al
ready had the power to do all this bill
called for and they ought not to at
tempt to shirk the responsibility and
he said the proposed bill was super
Euous.
Mr.. Shaw of BEDDING said the peo-
pie of the state We're represented by
the general assembly and they looked
to the members to guard their best in
terests- There is some doubts among
members of the boards as to their au-
thority, hence the bill now under dis
cussion.
Mr.. Jones of New Hartford spoke
IN advocacy of the bill and said that
its passage was necessary SO that the
guards IN the small towns could be
recognized in this patriotic and neces-
sdry movement.
Mr.. Cowles of Pennington said he
enlisted in the home guard of his town
and he was the first man to enlist, and
like women he forget his age and got
under the wire. He said the governor
state and urged the members to stand
by the governor
Mr. PeasIey of Cheshire said the
board of control was in the same po-
sition as a board of directors of a
corporation, and that it was not a
case of attempt to shirk duty. While
power was given the governor to act
still it was well to advise with the
general assembly.
Mr.. Hall of New Britain said that
sufficient number of men have been
already equipped and he was opposed
to the BILL
Mr.. Dillon of Shelton told of the en-
istments in that town when out came
the order from the emergency board
that no more men were wanted
Mr.. Rogers Of Manchester favored
the passage of the bill or any other
that pertained to the military service.
Mr.. Budd said there was no telling
OF the care of maintenance were the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
Tub-proof Bingham Dresse

Dainty Dresses made of bingham
which is absolutely tuh-proo as
we'll as clever in designs and col
orings. Stripes, checks and pfaids
make up the list of designs, and
there is not a bad coloring in the
lot. Son7e of the dresses are made
in surpIice fashion, and the balance
in more conventional designs with
white Pique collars.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12

guard called out, but if not called out
the cost would be very small IF the
state carries on its pledges this legis-
lature must give the plan endorse
ment.
Mr.. Peasley's motion for the previ-
Gus question prevailed. The bill was
put upon its passage and carried in
concurrence with the senate.
Support of Towns.
An act was passed under suspen-
sion Of the rules which authorizes
towns to appropriate money for the
maintenance of troops of the town,
that are in the state or federal ser
vice.
License OF Fishermen.
The act concerning the licensing of
fishermen in inland waters, referred
10 Messrs. Keeney and Holt as a COM
the house. made report in favor of
the passage of the BILL amended One
| amendment provided that the bill
would not prevent persons fishing on
their own streams, or to persons CIV
ing such authority. The object of the
bill was the conservation of fish, and
the bill followed the line of hunters
license, and would be no expense to
the state, as the license fees would
pay the expenses. In conclusion he
said the bill was in favor Of the fish
erTnen but the fishermen seemed to be
the opponents of the bill.
(Mr. Spencer in the chair.) Mr..
Holt of New London Il member Of the
committee on conference, said that
at the time of his appointment he
was opposed to the bill, as he did not
consider it worth while to pay license
to fish in Connecticut waters. He said
The act provides for a tax of so cents
that is to go for the propagation Of
edible fish. and the bill as amended
looks good to him, and favored its
passage.
Mr.. Minor of Plymouth said that
when the bill was before the house
only two members voted for it. In the
senate the bill passed and it was re-
ferred to conference committee. He
took no stock in the law as it was not
beneficial to the people of the state
The state would then own the fish, Ii
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
NJ. r. A. NOTES.
ball Manager Tennis Associations
Acknowledges Gift from GIee Club.

Andrew Sullivan is candidate for
baseball manager. There is not much
competition for the position this year.
Friday afternoon the Tennis asso-
citation held a meeting. President
Bruce F. Rogers presided. Gifts from
the GIee clubs were acknowledged. It
was voted to put the court in condi-
ton for playing. President Rogers
appointed Benjamin Palmer. Is. chair
man of a committee to secure a larger
membership. Palmer will select four
others to serve with him.
The tennis team will play the New
Britain High team at the rogue club
this afternoon.
The baseball team will go to Ston-
ington this afternoon to play Stoning-
ton High This is the second league
game of the season.
Tile Senior B division organized a
baseball team Friday to play the sec
ond team. They are confident. OF re-
peating last falls performance, when
their football team easily beat the
second team. Harold T. SIattery was
elected captain: Robert d. Byrnes,
manager; Rosimoad Raphael, assistant
manager; Benjamin. Bendett, coach.
Practice will start next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
ST. viNcENT's HOSPITAL
Money Appropriated Secured by lien
to ahe State.

The sum of $4,000 was appropriated
for st. Vincent's hospital at Bridge
ton hospital for contagious diseases.
Such isolation hospital shall contain
ward for persons suffering from tu-
berculosis.
A lien for the sum of $50, 900 is ere
ated in favor of the state on the land,
buildings and equipment Of said hos
pital, to secure $4,000 heretofore ap-
propriated and $4,000 appropriated
under the provisions Of section one,
which lien shall be subject only to
such valid mortgages and liens on
such land, buildings and equipment as
may appear upon the land records of
he town of Bridgeport at the date of
the passage of this act. Such lien
may be forecfosed on behalf of the
state IL such land, buildings or equip
ment are used for any other purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
TaIcun, Powders

15c Babcock's Taicum Powder
in Corylopsis. Cut Rose and
Violet Elise. Sale price 12e
Air-Float Ta1cum in Violet, Rose
and Carnation. -. Sale price Sc
15c Williams Talcum Powder in
Violet, Rose, Carnation and
Lilac. ......... Sale price lie
SMennen's Borated or Violet
Sale price tie
15c AmoIin Deoderant Powder
Sale price 12c
CSC Anolin Deodorant Powder
Sale price 22c
Jergen's .Talcum in Rose and
Wholesale price 13c, for 25e
sec Roger & Gallet Rice Powder
Sale price zoe
Use Djer-Kiss Tale. Sale price 21c
25c Woodworth's Trailing Arbu-
tus..... Sale price 2fe
25c wrisley's Trailing Arbutus
Sale price 2fc
15c Bradley's Woodland Violet
Sale price 12c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
Toilet Soaps

1oc OHyilo. ......... Sale price Sc
10c PaImolive. $500. Sale price Sc
FTotilia Soap
Sale price 2 cakes for Sc
Mecca Soap
Sale price 2 cakes for Sc
Cuticura Soap. Sale price 1Sc
Zoe Woodbury's Facial Soap
Sale price 17e
Remmer's GIycerine Soap in
Rose or Violet, cakes to a
bar. Sale price a bar 7c
Remmer's Violet and Bouquet
Soap. regularly 10c. Sale price 30
loo Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap
Sale price Sc
Turkish Bath Soap. Sale price Sc
Colgate's Monad Violet
Sale price 8 for 25e
Colgate's White CIeamatis
Sale price 8 for soc
Colgate's Oatmeal. Palm, Rose.
Violet, allround Toilet Soaps
Sale price fer a5e
Coigate's Transparent Glycerine
Soap, rose or violet
Sale price 8 for 42e
Pears Soap
Unscented. 1900. SAILS price lie
Scented ....-..... Sale price 18c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
SPRING SALE OF TOILET GOODS
NOW IN FULL SWING
Dentifrices

Kolynos Tooth Paste. Sale price 17e
Verna's Dental Cream
Sale price 2se
Euthymol Tooth Paste
Sale price 22s
soc Forham's Pyorrhea Prepa-
ration. ............,S Sale price 42s
csc s.. s. Whites Dental Pow
der '(paste or cream)
80. -.- Sale price 21e
csc Burrelrs Tooth Powder or
Paste. Sale Driea 22s
csc caiox Tooth Powder
Sale price zoe
25c sozodont in either pasta or
liquid. ......s... Sale price zoe
22c Rubifoann Mouth Wash
Sale price 1ge
colgate's Dental Powder
1se and 24O
coIgate,s Dental Cream zoe and zoe
Ale Pebeco Teoth Paste
ss~v Sale price see
zoe DR.. Lyons Tooth Paste
Sale price f7o
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12

Woodbury's Face Powder in four
different shades, regularly 22c
Sale price 2oc
LaBIacf Face Powder in four
shades. regularly 38c a box
Sale price 35c
Swansdown Face Powder in
flesh or white. Sale price 16c
22c Satin Skin Face Powder in
45c Java Rice Powder, four
shades. Sale price 39c
soc DER kiss Face Powder. four
shades. Sale price 45e
soc Derama Viva Face Powder
Sale price 29e
soc Derma Viva, liquid beau
tifler. Sale price ZSc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-12
Brushes of All Kinds

CSC Hand Scrubs. :. Sale price lee
soc Hand Scrubs. Sale price 39c
25c Florence Hair Brushes with
black, rose or white backs
Sale price zoe
soc Keepclean Hair Brushes
Sale price 39c
Hair Brushes with ebony or rose
backs, a very special value,
worth 75c. Sale price 48e
Hughes Perfect Ideal II air
Brushes, genuine bfistles set In
rubber cushion, actual value
$500. ........ Sale price $50