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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR
 WHILE REPAIRING AUTO
Daniel E. TuIIoek and Earle T. Brown
 Were Killed.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 23-Daniel E. Tuliock and Earle T. Brown are dead and Dominic Frisco is in a hos pital here suffering from injuries as the result of an unusual accident to- night The three men had gotten out tire at Race Brook. just outside the Eity limits and while working near the Derby trolley track a passing car on its way to Derby hit Brown, toss- ing him against the other two men. Brown was almost instantly killed, Tulloclx suffered a compound fracture of the leg and internal injuries and the third man severe bruises.
 Tullock and Frisco are salesmen for the Miner, Read and Tui1ock whole sale grocery firm here and Brown is a chauffeur for the company. Re- turning from Waterbury tonight, they stopped in a narrow part of the road way to make :cDairs and did not mo- Tice the appaoz ching trolley car. The crew of the trolley continued it's trip to Derby after aiding TuIock and Frisco into t.c-r car and then Ee- ported hittinE Brown, without real fzing the seriousness of the accident Passing automobilists carried the three men to hospitals in this city at one of which Tullock died in a short time
 The accident occurred at a time when the trolley traffic to Derby is doubled up" and the men thought that as one car had just passed them they had time to change tires before another would be due
 Mr. Tullock is well known in this state and other parts of New England, where he has travelled in the inter ests of his employers, his brother be- fng the junior member of the con- cern-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
HEALTH CONDITIONS AT CAMPS MORE SATISFACTORY
Although 96 Deaths Occurred During
 Week Ending Nov. 16.

Washington, Nov. 23.-AIthough 96 deaths occurred at national guard and national army camps during the week ending November 16, health condi- tions at a majority of the camps were more satisfactory than the week pre- vious. Field sanitation reports to the surgeon general compiled today show pneumonia, epidemic in some south ern camps. and most prevalent where there are many cases of measles, claimed 61 victims during the week.
 The highest sick rates come from camps at which southern troops are training. The rate in the national guard is 42.46 a thousand. compared with 28.5 for the national army men. The highest rate was at Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where measles is increasing. The rate is S7.9 thousand. Camp Mead at An napolis Junction, Maryland, showed the cleanest slate with rate of 9.1. . The national guard camps where conditions are not as good as the pre- vious week are at GreenVille, $. C., Macon, Ga, Fort Worth, Texas, Hat tiesburg, Miss, and Alexandria, La., and Fort Sam Houston, and measles are given as. the cause. The national army camps not up to the standard of the previous week are at Colum- bia, s. G.. Fort Riley. Kas.. and Fort Sam Houston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
A @WAkEUP" MEETING
 HELD IN WALL STREET
To Stimulate Recruiting Campaign for
 Tradesmen.

New York. Nov. 2s-At Makeup American" meeting held in Wall street today, Canadian, English and American speakers declared the Uni ted States and her allies need army of specialized tradesmen and crafts men to assist in winning the war and that a recruiting campaign will be made throughout the United States to enlist them.
 ChauffeurS, cooks, carpenters, plumbers, electricians stenographers and typewriters are just a few of the specialized workers needed. In the concerted allied drive to enlist these workers, the recruiting officers and others interested will address the "Wakeup'' meetings.
 Shortage Of women typists and stenographers in the statistical de- partment of the adjutaft generals office at Washington has made it inn possible to supply the expeditionary force in France with all the infor- mation it requires, according to a statement issued by the mayors com mittee national defense in appeal ing for recruits for this branch of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
BATTLE IS RAGING
 AROUND CAMBRIA
The Germans Are Fighting Bitterly to Recapture Lost
 Terrain and Hold Back the British
FIGHTING IS SEVERE AROUND BOURBON WOOD

British Cavalry Operating in Endeavor Surround and Capture the Wood Which Would Give General Byng Position Dominating the Entire Battle Front-South- west Ypres the British Have Thrown Forward Their Line SEghly-Itaians Continue to Hold the Germans in Their Endeavor o Break Through the Venetian Plains-The Enemy is Throwing Masses Against the Italians and His Losses in Men Killed, Wounded and Made Prisoners Have Been Extremely Heavy-H is Stated That Russian Diplomat Has Left Stockholm for Petograd Bearing Peace Proposals for the Central Power
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
ALL OKLAHOMA COAL OPERATORS THREATENED
That Government Will Seize Mines if
 They Close Down.

Washington, Nov. 23 = Oklahoma coal operators were threatened by Fuel Administrator Garfield today with government seizure and operation of their mines if they permit production to halt pending action on their demand for higher prices. Under no condition must the mines be permitted to close flown, he said.
 The producers had notified Dr. Gar field they could not pay wage in Ereases asked by the miners unless they are given more than the 45 cents B ton increase granted by Dr. Gar field, and that they would not make the wage increases retroactive to Nov rmber 1 as directed by the fuel admin lstration.
 The new wage agreement has been under negotiation for several weeks and was adopted by the miners only after pr. Garfield had threatened to take drastic action to end strikes The point at issue was the clause insisted on by the fuel administration penal tzing strikes and Iockouts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
CAUSES REAR
 ADMIRAL CAPPS TO RETIRE
Has Been Relieved From Duty by President Wilson at His Own Request

Washington, Nov. 2s.-Rear Admiral
 Washington l.. Capps, general manag-
 CT of the shipping boards emergency fleet corporation, was relieved from
 duty in that position tonight by Presi-
 dent Wilson at his own request be- cause of i'll health and with expres-
 sions of deepest regret by the chief executive. His successor has not been named, but Chairman Hurley of the board was known to favor the appoint ment of a man trained in the same service.
 While Admiral Capp's physician has advised him that to continue at work, either on the fleet corporation of in any other capacity, would imperi1 his life, there were reports that friction between the admiral ana Chairman Hurley hastened the formers decision to retire. He would have been forced to resign ir any case within a few weeks, according to those who know his physical condition, but the recent
 action of the shipping board, in rcor-
 ganizing the fleet corporation with
 Charles A. Piez, as vice president, in virtual charge of the ship construction
 programnne, was said to have infiuenc-
 ed the admiral to withdraw without
 further delay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
PARIS DREssMAKER IS l TO RECOVER sa,ooo
From Trust Fund of Countess Treat
 Won Pruning.

Boston, Nov. 23-Daniel A. Shea, an assistant federal district attorney an- nounced in the supreme court today that the government would make no trust fund held in this state for the benefit of Countess Marian Treat Won Pruning, formerly Marion Mckay.
 A Paris dressmaking firm has trustees and the case has been held in abeyance pending decisions as to whether the fund would be taken over by A. Mitchell Palmer, custodian of alien enemy property. After hearing decree would be issued ordering pay ment of the dressnaker's account.
 Count Won Pruning is an officer in the diplomatic service of Germany and his wife is supposed to be in Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

which will make impossible contin- uation of the war even if the govern ments do not accept the offer. What are the plans and intentions l ent inquired.
 @The plans and intentions of the government are outlined in the. pro- framme of the Bolsheviki party to which the all-Russia congress of sol- diers' and workmen's delegates entrlist- ed the formation of a soldiers and workmen's government" the foreign minister answered. "Firht, there will be the immediate publication of all secret treaties and the abolition ~of secret diplomacy.
 Second an offer of ar. immediate armistice on all fronts for the con- clusion of democratic reace-
 Third, the transfer of all lands to
 .F'ourth, the establishment of state control of industries thr'. sh the me- dium of organized workmen and em- ployes; the nationalizing of the most important branches of industry.
 Fifth the delivery of all authori- ty to local soldiers ana workmen's deputies.
 Constitutional Assembly.
 Sixth" the convocation of a con- stituent assembly.
 ''The offer of an immediate peace already has been made. The degcree transferring the land to the peasants has been issued.
 Power has been assumed by the soldiers and workmen's deputie s in most of the important places.
 What will the government do if Russia's allies refuse to enter into me- gotiations for peace?" the corres- pondent asked.
 eff the allied governments do not support the policy of democratic peace,- Trotzky replied, 'tthe allied peoples will support us against their governments.
 Does the government think a sep crate speace with Germany is possible in the existing circumstances? ?''
 We arc against a separate peace with Germany-we are for universal peace with the European nations"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
Rnssia Against
 a Separate Peace
FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE WITH
 ALL EUROPEAN NATIONS.
TROTZKY so DECLARES
Foreign Minister Tells the Associated Press That Russia's Initiative Will Be Supported by the ProIetariat of
 All Countries.

Petrograd, Wednesday, Nov. 21-In connection with the order to General Dukhonin, commander in chief of the Russian army, to open negotiations for an armistice with the enemy com manders, The Associated Press today interviewed Leon Trotzky, the Bolshe- wiki foreign minister. Trotzky ern- phatically declared that the soldiers and workmen's government was against a separate peace with Ger many. He voiced his conviction that Russia's initiative in offering peace will be supported by the proletariat of all countries, allied or beIligerent,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
A Huge Sum of
 Moneyin Treasury
SECRETARY M'ADOO IS TO CALL
 IN CERTIFICATES.
BEFORE THEY MATURE
Plan is Announced to Place in Circu- iation Money Received the Past Week From Big Developments of the Liberty Loan.

Washington, Nov. 23-Secretary Nc Adoo tonight announced new plan to place in circulation the huge sum of nearly two billion dollars accum- ulated in the treasury as a result of b1g over-payments received this week from the Liberty loan.
 Three hundred million dollars of cer- tificateS of indebtedness due December Is were called in for redemption on December 6 and another issue of S400, 000, 600 of certificates, also due December IS, will be redeemed Decem- Der H. both issues at par with ac- crued interest. This arrangement
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
will leave only the sss5,ooo, 900 issue to

will leave only the $6S5,000 900 issue to be paid December Is.
 The secretary decided to call in the two issues before their maturity when it became evident that the aggregate amount of the payments November. 15 on Liberty loan. subscriptions in cash. credit and treasury certificates was about s2, ,ZG0 100000, three and half times more than was due on the Is Der cent installment Tn other words, it is now disclosed by belated reports tricfling into the treasury that near ly two-th,rGs of the aggregate sub- scriprions to the second Liberty loan have been paid in full. Tabulations tomorrow are expected to show that about T 75a.0o0,000 in cash was re- cefved this week.
 Subscriptions to the latest issue of certificates of Indebtedness to be dat ed November 30 and due June 15, 1918, to counteract the flood of income and excess profits taxes on the latter date, have been generous since the issue was announced two days ago. The exact amount of subscriptions has not been announced by Secretary McAdco, however.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
EFFECTIVE TANKS FOR
 THE AMERICAN ARMY Will Embody All Points That British and French Have Cleaned.

Washington Nov. 2S.-Tanks for the American army are expected to be as effective in every way as those used by the British in their great drive, it was learned today, although no de- tails of construction or as to the num- Der of machines being built were avail able. Secretary Baker refused to dis cuss the subject either in general or specific terms. There is every req son to believe however, that substan- tial progress has been made in pro- ducing fighting machines that embody all that the British and French au- thorities have learned of this type of war engine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
SILVERWARE
 STOLEN AT SOUND BEACH
From the Summer Home of George
 Biackworth.

Greenwich, Conn.,, Nov. Several thousands dollars worth of silverware was stolen from the summer home of George Blackworth at Sound Beach some time between November 12 and November 21, according to a report from the police here tonight. The goods belonged to Mrs. Paul Coultrey, a sister of Mrs. BlackWorth. and had been packed and stored in bthe Sound England. MT. Coultry is a Briton. now in war service, and his wife was soon to go abroad to join him. Many of the stolen articles were wedding gifts to Mrs. Coultrey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
REGULAR DEMOCRATIC
 ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN
Formed in Greater New York-First
 of It's Kind in the Country.

New York, Nov. 23.-A new politi- cal organization of women, the first of it's kind in this country, since the women of the state were enfranchfSed, was organized today under the title of the Women's Regular Democratic Organization of Greater New York, its membership being composed principal ly of women who were affiliated with the ~woman's auxiliary of the demo- cratic fusion committee of ITO, in the recent municipal campaign. Miss Isa- bella n Ret4zn was chosen president
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
AMERICAN MISSION
 WELCOMED IN PARIS
As an Evidence of Earnestness of American People in Regard to the War

Paris, Nov 23.-The American mis- sion headed by Colonel E. M House has been welcomed by the French pub lie men and the newspapers as visible evidence of the earnestness of Presi- dent Wilson and the American people with regard to the war and the urgent need for coordination and unity. The feeling among the French ministers is that American counsel, American initi- ative and American aid are now need ed by the allies, who are especially re- captive to fresh ideas and impulses
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
COAL MINES UNDER
 GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Newly Opened Mines WiII Be Worked
 Under Federal RequIations.

Washington, Nov. 23-Newly open ed coal mines were put under direct government control today by the fuel administration, which issued regula- tions governing their operation and fixed prices at which their output may be sold.
 Development of further new coal properties during the war will be dis couraged on the grounds that old mines can be operated more efficiently.
 Operations classed newly opened mines are those opened before Septem- Der and ready to produce coal by Jan- uary l. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Nine branch line trains in Louisi-
 ana have been discontinued by the Texas &. Pacific Railway to conserve coal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
REV. DIR. w. T. MANNING
 GOING TO CAMP UPTON
To Serve as Voluntary Chaplain For
 the P. E. Church.

z New York, Nov. 23-Rev. Dr. Will jam T. Manning, rector of Trinity shurch, will go to Camp Upton, Yap- Eank, N. r., about December 1 to serve as voluntary chaplain by re- quest of the war commission of the Protestant Episcopal church, it be- came known here tonight. The vestry 9f Trinity church has consented to permit Dr. Manning to undertake the work and Right Rev. Frederick Bur gess, bishop of Long Island, also has given his sanction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
TO LAUNCH FIRST SHIP
 OF MERCHANT MARINE TODAY
On the Pacific Coast-It is Steel Vessel of 5000 Tons Capacity.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The. first ship of the new merchant fleet, the ship ping board is building will be launch ed tomorrow on the Pacifisf coast. It is a steel vessel of 5000 tons capacity, for which a contract was awarded six months ago. Other vessels, it was trNs ways in rapid succession. It was announced that in December three steel ships of 26,000 tons and three wooden ships of 10,560 tons would be launched
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
GENERALIZATION OF SOCIAL
 WELFARE WORK FOR SOLDIERS
Is Recommended by International As-
 sociation of Rotary Clubs,

Chicago, Nov. 23-Recommendatio that control of welfare and social work for soldiers and sailors be cen and navy departments were embodied in resolutions adopted here today py the board of directors of the Inter national Association of Rotary Clubs.
 Confusion has been caused in the public mind by the multiplicity of appeals for charity as a result of the war, the resolution asserted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
PRICES OF TURKEYS
 FIXED FOR NEW YORK
No to Exceed 37 Gents Pound, and
 Will Be as Low as 28 Gents.

New York, Nov. 23-Federal, state and city food authorities reached an agreement late today with whole saIers and jobbers whereby the retail price of cold storage turkeys for Thanksgiving will not exceed 37 cents a pound and win be as low as 2S cetns.
 It is estimated there are about 350,- 900 pounds of frozen turkeys in storage here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
BOMB FOUND IN A
 SCOW AT BROOKLYN
With Two Packages of Powder and
 Instructions for Their Use,

New York Nov. 23-An empIoye of the street cleaning department dis covered a bomb wrapped in a news paper in a heap of rubbish on a city scow near the Brooklyn anchorage of the Williamsburg bridge today With the bomb were two packages of pow der used for signal lights with in structions for their use printed in German which translated read:
 Tight this if coast is clear" and Light this if there is danger"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
JEWISH BOARD FOR WELFARE
 WORK IN ARMY AND NAVY
Has Been Recognized by Secretary of War Baker.

New York, Nov. 23.-The Jewish. board for welfare work in the United States army and navy of which Colo neI Harry Cutler. of Providence, R. L, is chairman, announced here to- night the receipt of a letter from Sec retary of War Baker recognizing it as the functioning body for co-ordinat- ing the various Jewish agencies en- gagged in welfare activities in military
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
RUTH LAW, AVIATRIx,
 CALLED AT WHITE HOUSE
Has Applied for Commission in Avi
 ation Section Of Signal Corps.

ation Section Of Signal Corps.
 Washington. Nov. 23-Ruth Law, aviatrix. who has applied to the war department for a commission in the aviation section of the signal corps, called today at the White House. She declined to discuss the purpose of her visit but said she believed the pros poet of her obtaining a commission was very favorable
 Miss Ruth holds the American non stop records and has participated in Liberty loan drives by dropping ~hombs'- in various cities When she called on President Wilson today, Miss Law wore regulation officers uni form under special permission said to have been granted her by the war MMnaxcmmnrs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
BELOW
 FREEZING AT DETROIT
With 1872 Families There Practically
 Without Coal.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. 23.-With the temperature below the freezing mark 1,972 families here are practically without coal today. according to re- ports compiled by police officials. Cordwood and soft coal are being ob- tained by the police for emergency, as very little hard coal is on sale in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
British Renew Attack on Fontaine.

British Army HeadQuarters in France, Nov, 23-GBy Associated Press)-The British renewed their at tack on Fontaine and are still hold ing the ground between Cantaing and south of F'ontaine. It is unoficially estimated that several score of guns have been captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

H. L. HoIstein speaker of the Ha- waiian legislature, was appointed tenn porary administrator for the estate of the late queen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
HOW AMERICANS FIGHT THE U-BOATS
Disclosed in Offer by the British Admiralty to Deco
 rate Officers and Men of Two DestrOyers
PRAISED THEIR PREPAREDNESS AND DISCIPLINE

act is Revealed That the American Desoyers Head for Periscope Whenever Visible and When the Enemy Sub marine Submerges Depth Bombs Are Used Generally With Excellent Resus-In Some Insances Debris Rises to the Surface, Accompanied by Large Bubbles and Discoloration of Water
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Word was received at Bristol from the war department by William J. Madden of the death somewhere in France of his nephew, James H. Hinchey. Hinchey was 23 years old
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Stockholders of the Anglo -Ameri- can Oil Co.,, endorsed the plan to in- crease the capital of the company from 2,006, 900 pounds to 5000, 900 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

pr. Fischer, an American dentist, who has been living in Germany for 10 years and practicing at Cologne, was taken into the Germany army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

The Thanksgiving Day turkey wiI! not be sold for more than fl cents a pound, minimum price set by the Chicago Food .administra tion
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
OBITUARY.
William R. Emersch.

Milton, Mass, Nov. 23-William R. Emersch, an architect, who designed many large country residences at Newport, R. T., Bar Harbor, Me, and elsewhere, died at his home today. He retired from business fifteen years
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

According to Americans arriving across the border Mexico peons in the northern part of Mexico are starv- ing. The food supply is scarce
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

For the sixth time in six months hiehwavmen entered the town of Union Springs, N. Y, and robbed the Lehigh Valley station and two stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Gov. Keith Neville of Nebraska re- signed to assume command of the
 Seventh Regiment of tho Nebraska National Guard when it goes into fed era1 service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Max Linder soldier Tn the quarter masters department at Fort Logan Colorado. was arrested on charge of being a spy. 3N
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

A quantity of powder was found in car load of coal as it was being talk en into Greenwald Packing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
Condensed Telegrams

The third consignment of the draft ed men of Watertown left for Camp Dix.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

The Cuban Senate adopted a reso- lution to have Crba adhere to the photographic -cntion signed in London in 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

A fire of supposedly incendiary ori- gin destroyed two grain elevators and an entire business block in Lennon S. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Germany's "barred zone" has been extended to the Azores and Greek wa . ters Belgian relief ships were allow
 ed one week to withdraw from the zones.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Four women born in foreign lands were admitted to citizenship in the United States District Court in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Premier CIemenceau and General
 Pershing had a long conference in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

About 1-5o0 Germans who have been working along the New York water front under permits were ordered by the police, to depart
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
When, Where and What to Buy

The daily of the householder varied Bus all  o getw 
 
  Most
  in he It is the medium which holder
  in during the week.:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

More than 2,G00 drafted men are now being trained as radio and buzzer op- orators for service in the United States Army Signal service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

pr. Maurice F. Eagan, the American minister to Denmark. has decided to sail for the United States in Decem-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Great Britain will guarantee a price of $2.21 a bushel for wheat grown 1T Canada
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

The study of German will be drop. ped rom the course at the hign schools at Hempstead, l.. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

The Pekin Gazette, which recently published a number of hostile articles toward Japan, was suspended