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The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
2.ooO. 900 Acre ease

San Antonio, Tex.-Leases on four tracts of Starr county land totaling 100000 acres have been obtained by F. B. Ranger of Los Angeles, Cal The leases contain obligation to bore two test wells yearly for oil or gas on each of the tracts.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Hury To Be NaturaIized

New York.-More than 100 appli- cants for first papers of American ci- tizenship, large percentage being Germans and Austrians, were in line when the office of naturalization was opened This is about double the number under normal circumstances.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Throuah the War Zone.

Philadelphia, Pa-The American line steamship Haverford, the first Philadelphia-bound vessel to pass through Germany's new submarine zone, docked here. The Haverford is of 7,493 tons, sailed from Liverpool under the British colors and carries no passengers.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Sails. Americans Aboard.

New York.-With six Americans among her passengers. the steamship Cretic, of the White Star Line, sailed for Mediterranean ports from this port. She had three-inch gun mount ed on her stern. She carried q cab in passengers and S6 in the steerage and had a large cargo.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Pass Commission Government Bill.

Pass CommlssIoh 5oVernment BTTT.
 The house passed the bill by Sena- tor Emory. providing that cities of between 1200O and 15,o00 population may have the commission-mana plan of government. The bill is the work of Representative John 4 Riggs, who has devoted several years study to it Hot Springs is the only city in the state that will be affected.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Ohio Mayor seizes Coal.

East Liverpool, Ohio.-Mayor W. F. Orr of East Liverpool seized four carloads of coal in the yards of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad here for distribution among the poor, who are suffering from a coal short age.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Buys Suits For Guard.

Oklahoma City-A bill appropriat- ing s35.000 to provide clothing for members of the Oklahoma National Guard on their return from the Mexi- can border was passed by the House of Representatives. The measure has passed the Senate.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Biz Fire At Fl Paso,

Fl Paso. Tex-Fire destroyed the Fl Paso Sash and Door Company's factory and yards, burned 20 Fl Paso and Southwestern railroad freight cars containing hay for the United States army. and damaged the lum- Der yards of the Galbraith- -Foxworth Lumber Company here. The loss was estimated at S200.000.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Virqinia Wins Victory.

ington.-Virginia was given permission by the Supreme Court to institute mandamus proceedings against West Virginia toward enforc- ing early payment of about s14,O00, 900 decreed to be West Virginias share of Virginias 1861 debt
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
General Dam Bill Killed.

Washington.-The general dam bill -one of the water power measures before Congress-was killed for this session by hopeless disagreement of conferees, who were unable to re- concile differences between house and Senate provisions.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Says Jews Would Eiaht.

New York-If war comes the Jews of this country Twill sacrifice them selves for America, Henry Mosko- witz, chairman of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, said before the National Workmen's Committee on Jewish rights, in convention here.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Vocational Tralnina enI Passes.

The bill recently defeated, for the 7couragement of vocational training If teachers. iu which Governor Brough has been interested, was re- considered and passed, unanimously. after the appropriation had been stricken out
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
To Debate Irish Issue.

London.-The government agreed to set aside day for discussion in he House of Commons of the Irish ad- ministration as requested by the Ma. tionalists.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
s7e.ooo For Tick Eridaction.

The house passed a bill by Sena- tor Ponder 10 appropriate $2S, ,O00 from the funds in the state treasury 10 the credit of the Northeast Arkan- sas Tick Eradication District, and s5o.00o for the Northwest district, to carry on the work of tick eradication.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
For Uniformity of State Laws.

Senator Atkinson introduced a bill providing for the appointment by the governor Of an honorary commission of three to investigate the question of uniformity of state laws. The cou- mission is created for four years.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
FIVE AMERICANS
 SLAIN BY MEXICANS
COWBOYS CAPTURED WERE ExE- CUTED-SALAZAR WILL AT.
 TACK AMERICAN TOWN.


 Haehita, N. M.-Three bodies, - later identified as those of Andrew B P. Peterson, Hugh Acord and Bur B ton Jensen. were found by Lem , Salisbury, the Pershing scout, one mile west of International " Monument No. 53, situated three miles west of the Corner Ranch. y <
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Judoes To Ell Vaoancies.

Senator Utley's bill to permit cir cult judges to fill vacancies in the of fee Of prosecuting attorneys pending appointments by the governor was passed without opposition.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Big Pension Appropriation.

Washington.-The annual pension appropriation bill, carrying s160,OOO,- 900, was passed by the house in 15 minutes.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Heavy Cotton Seed Loss.

Wynnewood, Okla.-Fire here de- stroyed 4.O00 tons of cotton seed. valued at s200.O00, stored in the ware house of Southland. Cotton Oil Com pany.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
Women Given Vote,

Columbus, O.-The Ohio Senate passed bill giving Ohio women the privilege of voting for president.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-02-22
MAJ. GEN. FUNST9N
 DIES SUDDENLY
ATTENDING PHYSICIANS SAY CAUSE OF DEATH WAS ACUTE
 INDIGESTION.
HAD JUST FINISHED SUPPER
Was Playing With Small Child When He coIIapsed-commander of the Border Forces Was Taken to His
 Room-Remained Unconscious.

San Antonio, Texas-Gen. Fred erick Funston. commander of the Southern Department, died few mir
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
covERfsMENT BALLOON
 COMES FROM ROCKVILLE
Big Gas Bag Flies Over WiIIimantic on Trial Trip from Everard Thomp-
 aon,s School-L anda on Nosal Farm

A big balloon from the Collegiate Balloon School of Rockville passed over Willimantic, Tuesday afternoon about 2-15 and landed on the farm of Lebanon line, three and one-half miles from Lincoln square. The balloon was in charge of Walter Jewell and Mason Henry Arnold, professors in MT. Arnold having been pilot for the last 14 years He is Pilot No. IA of the Aero Club of America and piloted a balloon in the German International Balloon Races, in Germany. in 1908.
 The object of the trip was to eX- pertinent on a new balloon and the pilots said that the experiment was successful
 The balloon left Rockville at 12.55, getting it's supply of gas at the Rock vile gas works It was visible in this city for about twenty minutes and while it was going over Willimantic, many thought that it was on fire as what appeared to be flame and smoke could be seen. Upon being questioned, Pilot Jewell said that what appeared to be smoke was talcum powder which came from the inside of the balloon and is always used The supposed flame was the sun striking on an American flag which they carried sus- pended over the side of the wicker basket.
 The highest altitude which was reached on the trip was over Willi- mantle when it was >2,oo0 meters or $500 feet in the air, according to one of the pilots. They intelded to land after an hours riding but the cleo tric light wires of this city prevented.
 They landed in a field which was covered with small sumac bushes. Several innocent landlubbers" asked why they landed in such a place in stead of a smooth pasture which thSy had a chance to- They were inforh- ed that that kind of a field is preferred I,-oe 1t anchors to theNbushes. The land Ing was perfect. no one getting hurt TOT the balloon was not damaged.
 Immediately on landing, the pilots selephoned for an auto truck in Rock ville to take the balloon bag back to Inc school. On the trip the balloon was followed by an automobile party from Rockville composed of Mayor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

The Riverside club is completely TO- ganized and has elected the following officers Tor the ensuing year: Presi- dent, Lawrence Labeau; vice presi- dent, Raynold Mathieus; secretary and treasure, Adiddo Zercier- The club rooms are located in one of the Cram ska buildings in the Kiswaukee village. The club has fast little ball team and expects to arrange for a number of boxing matctes between one of the club members. a boxer, and other box CTS in the lightweight class
 Village Interests.
 Miss Viola Tyler of Moosup Lake is a guest at the home of Mrs. William Christian in Providence.
 Miss Maxine Card of Springfield, Mass, is visiting at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sheperson, on Prospect street.
 Unclaimed letters at Moosup post office for the week ending Sept. are addressed to John P. Flynn, Adelard Labeau. Joseph Deoxstie, Hormunidas Topurie, Peter Lewaske and John Ricco.
 Mary B. Kennedy returned to her home in Central Falls, R. l., Monday after two weeks stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Kennedy on Prospect street.
 Writes from England.
 Word has been received from Edwin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
A GERMAN SUBMARINE.
 PROBABLY" WAS SUNK.
Also Two Allied Merchantmen Off the
 Coast of France.

Washington. Sept. 11.-A typogra ph- ical error in transcribing statement for the press today from an official re- port to the navy department made it appear that six German submarines probably had been sunk off the French coast when they attacked a fleet of merchantmen, including at least one American vessel. The facts are, so far as known tonight, that one sub marine probably was destroyed and two of the steamers went down. A corrected statement was issued by Secretary Daniels as soon as the error was discovered.
 The department has on;y & meagre account of the fight, and additional de- tails have been asked for by cable. The report came from the American tanker Westwego, through Paris, the vessel apparently having reached a French fort after the fight. The names and natiC nality of the two ships lost were nOc given.
 The Westwegon was en route to Eu- rope, and from the fact that she was cruising in company with other mer- chant craft navy officers assumed that the fleet was under convoy of naval vessels, lrobabIy of American destroy CTS. The tanker reported Sept. 8, the fight having occurred Sept. 5. The brief statement received from Paris
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
TOBACCO SUFFERED
 HEAVfLYFRCM FROST Loss at Enfield is PIoced at. $100, ,ooo- Reans and Vines Nipped.3

Hartford. Conn.,. Sept. 1.-The low est point reached by the thermometer in this city last night was 36 degrees There was some damage to city gar dens. Outside the city, particularly in the so-called tobacco belt, the dam age is likely to run in the tens of thousands of dollars. It was in some places characterized as Killing frost. Beans, vines and tobacco are the hardest hit. The lowest point re- ported to the weather bureau here was Suffield. 22 above. At Tariffvi1le and Eas- Windsor Hill it was .26.
 In East Hartford it is declared that at leaSt 25 per cent. of the tobacco crop is spoiled.
 At Windsor ice formed Opening of schools was postponed for a week to allow older pupils to assist in a quick harvesting of the tobacco crop. Reports from Enfield were to the effect that about 800 acres of standing tobacco had been damaged, causing loss conservatively estimated at about $100,00o. :. In Sufield and Windsor Locks tobacco losses are estimated at about $40,O00 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
JEWETT CITY
andaisua-Learns That His Son Carleton Was AceidentaIIy Shot by Railroad Guard Bullet Passed Through Liver.

Charles A. Fiske returned Tuesday from Canandaigua, N. Y.. where he serious illness of his son, Carleton. The young man was accidentally shot in the back by a railroad guard. He had been employed at the, Inter-Com- merce Transfer Station in Manchester, for only 8 few days The shift in which he worked finished work at ten at night. He was on his way to the camp and heard two shots some ways off. At the same time he felt a slight sting in his back. but did. not know he was shot. until he felt something running down his back and discovered it was blood. He walked a quarter of 8 mile to camp before he fell, uncon- scious. A doctor was called and found the bullet had passed through his body almost entirely. and extracted in front where 1t was almost on the surface of the skin. It did not injure any vital organ, but went through the liver. p The young man was taken to a hos pital in Canandaigua.
 About an hour after this happened an. Italian railroad guard who had been on duty. heard that someone had been shot in an unknown manner, and he immediately went to the authorities and gave himself into custody. He said that when the shift went off duty that he fired two shots to let any prowling marauders know that watch men were on duty. Then he went on that anyone was hurt The fact that this shift was working ten feet above where the guard stood, would account Aor g person being struck. even if the man did, fire into the air.
 The railroad company is giving the young man the best of care, and was only too willing to bear all expense and settle satisfactorily for, the un- fortunate occurrence. v
 Missionary Meeting.
 Tho Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Congregational church meets at Mrs. G.. w. Robinson's this
 Personals.
 Miss Irene, Randall of Willimantic spent Sunday with Miss Marian John son in Jewett City.
 Miss Lena Griffin was a business visitor in Providence Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

Dimock made many gifts to the troops and became known to the grateful Going to her summer home at Bar Harbor she still remembered the lads and interested a number of women in knitting for them. Recently two big boxes came to Major Rau and on open ing them he found many useful and beautiful gifts. including: pairs of Wristlets, seven; comfort bags or kits, PAS; knitted stockings, seven pairs; scarfs, four; sweaters, sixteen.
 The kits are also known as trench bags. Each contain a pad, pencil, post card, socks, safety pins, pipe. pouch. thread, needles, buttons, chocolate, mirror, wash cloth, handkerchiefs, soap tooth brush, tooth paste and shoe laees. r4t~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
Twenty two Degrees at Briektor 1iI
NEARLY. AsPHYxIATED
Joseph Sears and Joseph couchon Slept Where Gas Escaped From Sta ble Stove.

The sudden cold Monday night near 1y caused the death of two men in this city, indirectly. Joseph Sears and Jo- seph Couchon, drivers for Merrill Jones, were sleeping in the rear end of his office on Union street and they were nearly asphyxiated by coal gas, technically, carbon nonoxide. A stove had been recently installed and as the damper was shut, the gas came out in the room. MT. Jones called the men and went away. When he returned a little later. they were still sleeping, but Sears got up and commenced to reel around. MT. Jones smashed the win dow in the rear door and unlocked it, side since the key was in the lock Sears was able to come out himself but Couchon had to be dragged out. A doctor was called to revive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
Brief Mention,

Dugway Hill is in a slippery condi- tion as the result of recent .oiling.
 Prosecuting Attorney Samuel B. Harvey was in Norwich Tuesday, at- tending thes session of the superior court.
 The windham Red Cross chapter Is planning a food sale at the Red Cross rooms, the entire proceeds to go to the benefit of the Red Cross society
 Applications to be made voters in the town of Windham will be received today Wednesday, by P. D. Dona- hue and A. l.. Weatherhead. registrars Of voters
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
DAY OF PRAYER FOR
 SUCCESS IN THE WAR.
Senate 10 Ask President Wilson te
 issue Proclamation,

Washington, Sept. 11.-Proclamation by the president of a day of prayer for American success in the war Is proposed in a bill by Senator Myers of Montana, passed today by the sen ate.
 Other war measures passed by the senate without debate or objection to- day included Senator Weeks bill to keep secret until the end of the war patents If inventions which might atd the enemy: a bill by Senator Fletcher providing that Americans serving with the allies shall not lose their citizen ship, and another by Senator Wads- worth Of New York authorizing pay ment of expenses of foreign onicers and enlisted men serving with the American forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
MYSTIC
Sherman Wills Marriass-Homs Guard Companies Invited to Barbecue at Stoneridoe,

Ralph c. Sherman, who is stationed at the Newport naval base and Cochia A. Wills of Mystic. were united in marriage Saturday evening by Rev George H. Miner at his residence on Elm street.
 Home Guards Invited to stoneridss
 Major Charles P. williams has in- vited Company A and D of Mystic Home Guard. Company B of Pawca- tuck and Company of Stoninston Home Guard. to a picnic. to be held Sunday, Sept. 26, at Stoneridge, his home. He will give the boys a bar becue and clam. chowder. There will be two bands. the All-American band of Mystic. and the Imperial band of Stonington. A drill will take place.
 Uniforms Arrive.
 New uniforms for the medical unit of the First Battalion, Third regi- ment, have arrived and those of the Sunday at Quiambaug wore them for the first time.
 Social and Personal Items.
 Mrs. Louie E. White has returned to East Weymouth, Mass, after weeks visit in the village.
 The little daughter, of MT. and Mrs. Arthur P. Douglas has been named
 Mrs. Abby Eidredge Dewey is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. James D. Latham, in New London.
 Rev. Fl. w. o. Wilmington. D. D.. of Washington, D. C.. is the guest of Prof and Mrs. William A. Wilbur.
 Herbert E. Wolfe has returned to his studies as instructor in the high school in Portsmouth, N. H.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur J. Birdseye have returned to Hartford after a visit with MT. and Mrs. Harry H. Ander- son
 Rev. and Mrss A. H: Harrington have returned rom a visit in Bos-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
NO NEWshN LONDON
 FROM PETRoGRAD
Russian Embassy in the Dark as to
 Affairs There.

London, Sept. 11.-At the Russian embassy here this evening it was stated that no cable messages had been received there from Petrograd since Monday morning.
 We are absolutely in the dark con- corning what is taking place and are now dependent upon the press for in formation" said one of the secretar- ies. Asked whether the report that Premier Kerensky had been murdered could be confirmed, he replied:
 We have received thei report from Sweden, but we. know nothing about it.''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
SAN JOSE ASSEMBLY . ELECTS OFFICERS
John M. -Bransfield chossn Grand
 Knight at We'll Attended Meeting.

At the regular meeting of San Jose Assembly. No. IA, K. of C.. held at their rooms in the Opera House Block, Tuesday evening, the following of year: John M. Bransfield, grand knight; Harry J. Lester, deputy grand knight: Francis Moriarty, warden; John McKenne chancellor; Michael Kelley recording secretary; John w. Moran financial secretary; Joseph B. Riordan, treasurer; James F. Twomey, advocate; and M. J. Tubridy. trustee for three years. After the election of officers class of five candidates was initiated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

ton.
 Peter Marcus has returned from a visit in New York Miss Lillian Miner has resumed her duties as teacher in the Providence schools after a Nvisit to her parents.
 Rev. and Mrs. George H. Miner. MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Weston and family and MT. and Mrs. Robert Wes- ton and family have returned to Brockton. Mass. after a visit with Mir. and Mrs. George Henry Greenman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

said that six submarines had made a massed attacl, on the merchant flotilla that two of the steamers were sunk, and that one of the submarines prob ably was lost.
 The Westwego is an agTned vessel, but there was nothing In the message to indicate whether theA other ships also were armed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
OBITUARY
Mrs. Frank s. Shaffer,

The death of Mrs. Emma Keeney Shaffer occurred at her home at 22 South street. Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock, death being due to cerebral hemorrhage.
 Mrs. Shaffer was born in New Lon don Jan. 2. 1850. the daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Harris Beeney. She is survived by her husband Frank s., two sisters, Mrs 0rle Seagraves of AIiddletown. and Mrs. Ann E. .Fengan of New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

Main of Company E, Fourth reserve engineering corps, now in England. MT Main writes that everything is satisfactory across the water with him and the rest of the boys in Company E and that the food given them is first class.
 Late Crops Damaged.
 The frost Monday nigh- did consid- erable damage to crops not yet har- vested. Tuesday was a busy day for nearly all local farmers. as they be- gan cutting down the corn before an- other frost has an opportunity to hit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
A GERMAN CHARGED
 WITH MISUSE OF MAILS.
The Former Commander of the PrinE
 EitoI Friedrich.

Philadelphia. Sept. 11.-Lieutenant Captain Max Thierichens, former com mander of the seized German raider. Prinz Eitel Friedrich, was today held States Commissioner Lang, charged with sending improper matter through the mails to a school teacher at Sagi- nav. Mich. Thierichens is in prison and vio!s tion of the Man white slave
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

WatArhury.-Nothine but Red Cross wnrk will be, done by girls in the elghth grades of the local public schools in the sewing classes this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
Moosup Man Absent

Because of the absence of Branford Panielson of Moosup, the fifty-four men who are to go in the next draft
 were not selected Tuesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
Cases Go Over.

The cases of Henry Belair and Ali zon@ Watson were adjourned, at the session of the police court, Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
VIII T .EM N,TIC.

Cameron of Rockville. William Max we'll, Everard Thompson. manager of the balloon school at Rockville. and the following students: E. HI. Milli- kan, E. l.. TaXler. w. S. Sweeney and W. V. Sweeney, the last named a news paper man. In South Coventry. the original party asked pr. Higgins to form another party and he and Judge Latimer of South Coventry followed in another car
 Samuel Cheshro was the first town official to arrive at the deld and he said he wanted to congratulate them on being alive. but he should remem- her that they did not have to ride over those "terrible' roads.
 One of the pilots said that this was the first balloon sent from the school at Rockville and that moro may pass over this city if the wind is in the right direction. The purpose of the school is to train officers of the U. S. army as balloon pilots.
 Twenty two Degrees at Brickton Hill.
 Monday evening, the lowest temper ature since last winter was recorded in this city. The co1dest place was at the foot of Bricl<top Hill where a man said that his thermometer registered 22 degrees. Ice formed on pails of water in many parts of the city and the garden crops were badly dam aged, especially the corn, melons beans, tomatoes, fruit and other late products.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
MOOSUP

Riverside Club Organizes, With Law renee Lebeau President Edwin Main Writes from EngIand-Frost Nips Late Crops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
MRS. HENRY F. DIMOcK
 REMEMBERS THE SOLDIERS
South coventry's Wealthy Summer Resident Sends Useful Gifts from Bar Harbor,

Mrs. Henry F. Dimock of South Coventry and Washington, D. G. has again remembered soldiers in camp at New Haven. When Major Rau's third battalion of the First was in camp at Coventry in the spring. Mrs.