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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
A SPLIT IN EQUAL
 FRANCHISE LEAGUE Resignation of Mrs. Bennett Was Not
 Accepted.

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 26-The res- ignatisc of Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett, as president of the Hartford Equal Franchise League was not accepted at a meeting, a split in the ranks be- ing evident. Mrs. Bennett has come out for the National Woman's Party and resigned as treasurer of the state suffrage body last week. In declining to accept her resignation of today ft was evident that the majority of sen- timent was with the Woman's Party.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
REFUSED TO GRANT
 A RESTRAINING ORDER
Public Utilities Commission Says It is
 Out of Its. Jurisdiction

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 26.-The Public Utilities Commission today re- fused to grant an order restraining the Connecticut Company from collecting more than five cents fare for a ride within the limits of the city of Bridge port.
 The commission said this matter is out of it's jurisdiction.
 City Attorney w. H. Comley, Jr., of perior court of Fairfield county to- s1orrow morning and ask an injunc- ton to prevent the fare raise.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
VALE TO HOLD RHODES
 SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS.
But There Will be No Appointments
 Made This Year.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 2s.-AI- though it has been announced that there will be no appointments of Rhodes scholars this year because of the war. Yale will hold examinations for candidates just the same. It is announced that those winning honors will be eligible when appointments are resumed. The examinations at Yale will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October ? and ,, respec- lively. Any intending to take the ex- aminations must notify the univer- sity president a once
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
FOUR WHITE MEN
 TARRED AND BATTERED
For Ineiting Labor Troubles in Rice
 FieIds of Arkansas,

Stuttgart, Ark, Sept. 2s-Four white men, believed to be I. w. w. agents, were taken from the county jail today by a mob of 15o farmers. who adminis. tered whipping and applied tar and feathers to each of the men. They were then given their cloths and each started in a different direction with a warning not to return. The men were arrested yesterday on comU.aint Of farmers that they were melting Ja- borers to cease work in the rice fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
ARE SUBMARINES LOSING
 THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
Less British Ships Sunk Last Week l
 Than Any Since Ruthless Warfare |
 Started

London. Sept. 26.-Thirteen British merchantmen of 1,6O0 tons or over. and two vessels of less than 1900 tons were sunk by mines or submarines last week, according to the weekly adrniraI- tty statement issued this evening. In the aggregate this is the smallest number of vessels sunk during any one week since Germany began her intensified submarine warfare last February:. Two fishing vessels also were sunk last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
AFURIQUS BATTLE IS
 RAGING IN FLANDERS
British Troops Have Wrested Valuable Vantage Points
 From the Germans
FIGHTING ON A FRONT OF NEARLY SIX MILES

Concrete and Steel Reoubts Shell Teeing With Enemy Guns Were Unable to Stop the Charging British Troops-Ihe Battle Continues With the Germans, Greatly Reinforced, Fighting Bitterly Hold Back Further British Advances-Brtish Naval Forces Again Bombarded Ostend Wednesday Afternoon Cham pagne the French Are Heavily Smelling the Positions of the German Crown Prnec-Italians Are Carrying Out Successful Patrol Engagements Against the Austrians.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
BENNETT LEADING IN
 N. Y. MAYORALTY CONTEST
He is Now 94 Votes Ahead of Mayor
 Mitchell on the Recount.

New York, Sept. 27.-William NJ. Bennett took the lead in the contest for the republican mayoralty nomina- tion from Mayor Mitchell early this morning by a gain of 156 votes in the 17th assembly, ditrict which wiped out the apparent majority recorded for the mayor in the primary election last week. MT. Bennett is now J4 votes ahead
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
WORK RESUMED AT
 NORFOLK NAVY YARD
The 3,7o0 Men Who Struck Return to
 Work Today.

Norfolk, Va, Sejt. 27.-After an ear- ly morning conference. union leaders announced that the 3.700 men of the would return to work today They declared their decision had been reached following long distance telephone agreement with navy de- partment officials to submit their grievances to arbitration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The Ludlow Manufacturing Associ- ates, at Springfield, Mass, announced a substantial increase in wages for their 280O employees
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
WILL BE DEFICIENCY
 IN NATIONAL ARMY
Because of Transfers to Fill Gaps in the Seventeen
 National Guard Divisions
DEFINITE FIGURES ARE NOT NOW AVAILABLE

At Least 137,OO0 of the National Army Will be Taken Bring the National Guard Divisions Up War Strength 100000 of National Army Will Go the Air Service and as Many More to Other Special Services-Whether Incomplete Divisions Will be Formed Whether Call for More Men Will be Issued Has Not Been Indicated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A Texas widow has given six sons and three daughters to the nation. The sons are in the army and the daugh- ters in the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Bavaria has sent separate reply to the Pope's peace proposals. The document is said to be fully in keep ing with that sent by Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The Siamese Government has call ed for volunteers to fight in Europe. They will be commanded by officers trained in Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

One man was killed and more than a dozen injured in an explosion in a munition factory of the Newton plant at Lowell, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

An American Army officer in France offers 10 cents and nights rest to the first man capturing a German officer. He considers the Germans very cheap.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

With President Wilson's signature the enemy trading bill will become a law. It has passed the Senate and the House.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Cabled Paragraphs
Vatican Denies a Report.

Rome, Tuesday, September 25 (by A. P0-The Vatican denies reports that Pope Benedict intends to make proposals for peace negotiations in volving mediatioi. by King Alfonso of Spain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A scheme for the immediate pur- chase of the United Railroads by the City of San Francisco was presented to Mayor Rolph, Jr, by officials of the road
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A four year old daughter of Nicholas Bech, a prominent farmer of New Fairfield, died yesterday of infantile paralysis, after a weeks illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A. Boppe, formerly French Minister to Serbia, was appointed to succeed Alexander Conty as French Minister at Pekin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The Treasury Department announc- have reached 3,9O0 OOO,OOO rubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Two detectives of the Hamilton De- tective Agency were sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary for keeping sailors overdue and then turn ing them in as deSerterS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Due to the rush Of so many aliens to swear allegiance to the United States this year it is necessary to hold naturalization sessions in two courts in Boston for five days a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Secretary Baker announced that the Government has not bought and has no intention of buying $500.O0O worth of sodium nitrate as a war reserve.
 The Federal Trade Commission de- cided to give to the newspaper pub fishers all records in the agreement of last March to cut the price of paper.
 The invitation of the British and French nations to congressman to visit the French and British fronts was de- clined owing to the inopportune time.
 A report circulated throughout Camp Dix, N. J., indicaeS that Kingdom Gould, the wealthiest drafted man at the camp. will soon get commission.
 An American Army officer in France offers 10 cents and a nights rest to the first man capturing a German officer. He considers the Germans very cheap.
 A scheme for the immediate pur- chase of the United Railroads by the City of San Francisco was presented to Mayor Rolph, Jr., by officials of the road.
 Fl. Herman Harjes, of the banking firm of Morgan, Harjes & Co.,, resign ed as high commissioner of the Amer ican Red Cross Society for France and Belgium.
 A mission consisting of 50 people to go to Russia to enlighten the people on the war was decided by the execu- tive council of he American Alliance for Labor.
 Owing to the shortage of male help, Postmaster Costello, of Springfield, Mass. announced that women will be employed as extras during the Christ mas holidays.
 Manuel de Freyre Santander, charge d'aiffaireS at Washington from Peru since March, 1916, was appointed as Minister to this country, to Suc ceed F'rederico Pezet.
 Two detectives of the Hamilton De- tective Agency were sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary for keeping sailors overdue and then turn ing them in as deSerterS.
 Due to the rush of so many aliens to swear allegiance to the United sessions in two courts in l Boston for five days week.
 General Jose Gomez, x-president of 1 Cuba, and leader of the liberal revolt | against the Government last February, | vas released from jail, and sent to Q | plantation owing to his i'll health.
 Manuel Neumoir, bandsman at | ached to the 18th United, States In- l antry, was sentenced to three years | and fined 5000 yen for | njuring a Japanese tradesman, while |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

General Jose Gomez, ex-president of Cuba, and leader of the liberal revolt against the Government last February, was released from jail and sent to plantation, owing to his i'll health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Billy Sunday telegraphed to Secre- tary McAdoo that he will do all in his power to aid the Liberty Loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A complete investigation of thu Mooney case in San Francisco wa ordered by President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A mission consisting of 50 people tt go to Russia to enlighten the people on the war was decided by the execu- tive council of he American Alliance for Labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Secretary Baker announced that the Government has not bought and has no intention of buying $500.000 worth of sodium nitrate as a war reserve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Manuel Neumor, bandsman at tached to the 18th United. States In- fantry, was sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined 5000 yen for injuring a Japanese tradesman, while intoxicated, at NagaSaki.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Condensed Telegrams

The $11,50o 000, 900 war bond meas ure is now a law.
 A Siamese prize court condemned six German steamers.
 German military authorities have executed 30 residents of Ghent as spies.
 The Lake Seamen's Union, which numbers 10000 members, has voted to strike.
 Farm machinery will be admitted in to Mexico free of import duty after October 1. Dave Abrams, one of the best known animal portrayers on the stage, died at Buffalo.
 The American V. M. c. A. has leased the Richmond Hotel, Paris, for an of ficers' club.
 Major Louis Locke Babcock, of Buff falo. was appointed a brigadier-genera by Governor Whitman.
 A complete investigation of the Mooney case in San Francisco was ordered by President Wilson.
 Billy Sunday telegraphed to Secre- tary McAdoo that he will do all in his power to aid the Liberty Loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The Federal Trade Commission de- cided to give to the newspaper pub fishers all records in the agreement of last March to cut the price of paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The invitation of the British and French nations to congressman to visit the French and British fronts was de- clined owing to the inoppOrtune time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Fl. Herman Harjes, of the banking firm of Morgan, Harjes & Co.,, resign. ed as high commissioner of the Amer. ican Red Cross Society for France ant Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Manuel de Freyre Santander, charge d'aiffaireS at Washington from Peru since March, 1916, was appointed as Minister to this country, to suc- ceed Frederico Pezet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Owing to the shortage of male help Postmaster Costello, of Springfield Mass. announced that women will be employed as extras during the Christ mas holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A report circulated throughout Camp Dix, N. J., indicaes that Kingdom Gould, the wealthiest drafted man at the camp, will soon get a commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
Can't Stop War, but Has
Shortened 1t, View OF
British
u. S. GUARDIANSHIP
IN PALESTINE SEEN
End of Isolation Policy
Hailed as Solution of
Near East Problem
Ry ARTHUR :. DRAPER
(By Cable 70 The Tribune

London. Jan. I5.--The Allies never
were more certain Of their GROUND tnan
they are now, never less fearful OF
neutral interference. II President WI
son sends any further peace notes ne
will not ALLEVIATE his friends here
though his first note brought iorth
angry charges Of pro-German lcanlngs'
Another note might be greeted WIN
charges of Quitting in," but the charges
could be dismissed as negligible.
Though President Wilson has not the
power to stop the war. he has already
shortened il. His friends here consider
hir efforts worth while II they have
succeeded in doing nothing more than
n bring TO light the kaiser's letter 10
Be.hmann- Holweg.
As stated in these dispatches last
week, profound change has come over
the country, and il is all for the good
so far "a relations with America ara
concerned.
One man prominent in public life,
who welcomed the statements by Secre-
tary Lansing and the President that
the United States must henceforth drop
her spirit of isolation and take part
in European affairs commensurate with
her position in the. world, makes the
suggestion that America assume re-
sponsibility for Palestine. thus helping
20 solve one of the greatest problems
of the Near East.
The same suggestion has been made
10 me in many quarters recently, show
ing a desire for American assistance in
untangling European problems as well
as a real prospect Of the United States
as a dominating influence in the en-
forcing Of world peace in the future.
An official told me to-day:
I'VE recognize the autocratic powers
of the President, and we think we un-
derstand him now What Is more to
the point, we think he understands US
now. A liberal mind and liberal &C
ton that is what we are fighting for.
Germany is going to prove much
more antagonistic 10 America than she
has to England. England is willing to
have New York become the money
centre of the world, but Germany wants
Berlin to have that honor. have just
returned from a visit to the United
States and find no reason why the
President should beel discouraged"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
KAISER TO PERMIT RHEIMS
CATHEDRAL RESTORATION
Accedes to Pope's Request that Ancient
Church BE Saved 10 World

Berlin, Jan. l6 (by wireless to Say
ville).-In response TO the request OF
Pope Benedict that the German mill
tary authorities permit. under salts
factory guarantees, restoration of the
Cathedral of Rheims, Emperor William
has expressed readiness to cooperate
in this project. the Overseas News
Agency says.
The Catholic newspaper "Volks lei
tung," Of Cologne, as quoted by the
news agency, says it is authorized to
make the following statement:
Cardinal Hartmann called on the
German Emperor and handed to him a
letter from the Holy Father inviting
Germany to make possible the protec-
ton of the cathedral against severe
weather and to facilitate the repair of
damages. The Emperor, in reply to the
Holy Father, states that Il is his en-
desvor TO preserve from the terrors Of
war venerable places of religious
worship and monuments Of art which
consider as the common property OF hu-
mainly.
1.-THE Emperor expresses the readi-
ness of the German side to do every
thing in its power TO make possible
protection of ne cathedral against the
inclemency of the weather. and sug-
gests conditions under which such re-
pairs could be effected without afford
ing the enemy an opportunity for mill
tary measures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
Wilson'S Initiative Turns
Financiers' Thoughts
TO Refunding
BIG INHERITANCE
TAX is SUGGESTED
CONSUMPTION of Nations
Wealth May Follow Con-
scription of Lives
Nv FRANCIS W. HIRSI
fBy cable 10 Tho Tfiounel


London. Jan. 16.-The great new
.,ar loan continues to absorb money
credit and attention. But the sig
nificancc of the new diplomatic SIT
uation. produced by President VIII
sons initiative, is that the financial
authorities and the politicians and
officials arc beginning to discuss
methods dealing with the war DEBT
after the way. One plan suggested
IN me is that the whole debt might
he cleared away in thirty years by
q drastic inheritance tax, so that
the CONSUMPTION Of the wealth Of
this generation would follow the
CONSUMPTION Of lives.
Another scheme is the assessment
Of all property. fixed, movable and
LIQUID. Surprising the valuation to
be 2O,OOO,OOO,OOO pounds sterling
then a fiat capital levy of 10 per
cent would clear away f2,0OO,OOO,OOo
Of the debt. The advantage OF this
scheme. if feasible, is that 1t would
remove the necessity for crusnlng
taxes on salaries and on consump-
ton.
The Allies reply to President Wilson
is remarkably we'll received here. lts
keynote the rights Of small natIonal'-
ties may be traced to our new RE
micr who belongs TO one Of the small
est and most assertiye nationalities'
That the note is consistent with ms
mast political career | can TESTIFY from
porsonal knowledge and acquaintance.
Llovd George is an adept in bargain
ing. and the note. though clear in prin-
ciple. is not too hard in its detailed
outlines. Nor is there any reference
to the Paris resolutions.
The sentence about Poland is much
commented upon. The one use OF the
word "Slavs" is supposed to refer to
the South Slays, who inhabit Serbia
Croatia. Bosnia and Dalmatia.
Another sign of the things is the IN
creasing political activity and the for
nation BY Lloyd George of new Lib
ersl organization.
The registration and franchise
scheme is believed to be nearly ready.
Criticism is rife even in "The West
Minister Gazette" So far as official
Liberalism is concerned. Lloyd Georges
party seems 10 be gaining at the eX-
pense Of Asquith's section. Whether
any differences on the principle Of free
trade or on labor questions will arise
remains uncertain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17

to-day with a speech BY the presidsr,
Of the chamber, who expressed iis
hope that the new year would bring
peace. He described the peace eonti.
tons Of the Entente as outlined in tie
recent note 10 President Wilson as sr.
orbitant and "couched in mpert!nsri
language. and declared that Germany
only possible answer was by force d.
arms.
This will, we hope" said the pr.st
dent. soon enough be impressed on y
BRAND and David Lloyd George by our
great army leaders and glorious troor'
and not in the least by our brave sub
marines"
Although expressing regret a. ths
failure of the peace movement the
president welcomed IL ss having
brought about clarity regarding the
Entente war aims, and because the Ger
man people now know that they were
fighting for existence.
Nov" said the minister, we nus;
continue to fight until the other pary
begs for peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17
POPE MDORSES
WILSON'S NOTE
FAVORING PEACE
Vatican's Approval Is Regarded
as the Strongest the Presi-
dent Has Received
lFrom The Tribune Bur..nI

Washington. Jan. 16.-An informal
communication from Pope Benedict
was received at the White House to-
day. The text was not made public,
but officials said that II expressed
the Pontif's qualification at Mr.. Will
sons peace note.
Peace advocates believe the Pope's
Endorsement is the most satisfactory
support the President has yet re-
ceived, and may place Mr.. Wilson's
maneuvre in better light, both in
this country and in many countries OF
Europe.
German sympathizers to-day. taking
the cue from Foreign Secretary
Zimmermann's statement yesterday
stopped discussion Of peace. They
now profess TO have adopted the view
that the peace furry is closed incl
dent. While they doubtless hope that
President Wilson will continue his
efforts, they insist that, until the Al
lies back down from their "insolent"
terms, there will be no open encour-
agement for peace from the German
side.
President Wilson, to al appear
ances. is keeping an open mind. As
already indicated in The Tribune, ne
is in no hurry about that next step
That there will be such step is not
doubted, but it may come too late TO
be classified properly as a sequel to
the first. Unless it should come be
fore the talk about the first has died
out, IL would be necessary TO break
the ice anew before further progress
could be made.
Close observers say there is no
hope now of a serious renewal Of
peace efforts before spring, and when
spring comes the armies will be in
tent on their drives" While active
military operations are in progress 1t
is held to be extremely unlikely that
any of the beligerents would want
to talk peace until the result Of the
summer campaign was known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-17

has mentioned came up. Mr. Lawson
"Then Mr.. Henry said; To show you
where we stand I'll tell you some OF
the things we've got. We have II that
a Mr. Baruch. who made large con-
tributions 10 the Democratic campaign
fund. had four conversations with Sec
rotary Lansing
That's going some | replied. -Four
of 'cm?
yes he answered, four OF them
and then he added forgot to state
this Yesterday We have the converse
ton Of one Of the interviews and part
of the conversation of another We
also have it that Count Won Bernstorh,
the German Ambassador. is so mixed up
in il that he made over S2,OOO,0OO
We've got it up to s2,000,00O now"
Representative Garrett then request
ed Lawson to detail just what he said
the chairman told him about Secre-
tary McAdoo, a banker and Senator.
Lawson insisted that the impression
that he had coupled their names with
Chairman Henry's statement was err
roneous. That information, he said,
came from another source which he did
not name.
Henry mentioned only Baruch,
Lansing and Count Won Bernstorff,'
Lawson declared.
This led up TO Mr.. Lenroot asking
for 2 detailed account of Mr.. Lawson's
alleged conversation with Archibald :.
White about Pliny Fisk's alleged rela
tons with Secretary McAdoo.
Lawson testified he met White at
hotel in New York some time late in
December and spoke to him about the
rumors OF leaks.
- said to White Lawson testified.
"'They tell me your friend Fisk is en-
gineering or experimenting this leak
stock gambling affair, that Harvey Fisk
e. Sons are handling this in connection
with c. D. Barney e. Co. and that Pliny
Fisk is doing the steering. The story
is that he (Plny Fisk is working with
McAdoo and that it's terrific affair.
Do you know anything"
Says Fisk Boosted of McAdoo
white said: You asked me just in
time. talked with Fisk the other
night down at the club, | think he
said.) He got on this subject. and he
wanted 10 show me how he controlled
McAdoo. and he almost insisted that
go to the telephone with him while ne
called McAdoo out of bed, and maybe
ask him 20 come to New York
az asked him: Didn't you go" and
ne said NO"
Further questioning by Representa-
tive Pou led Lawson 10 say he under
stood Fisk had been out late that nigh
and was feeling quite jolly"
"White did say" Lawson continued
"'Of course. | couldn't 90 to the phone
with a friend when he was In his
cups"
"As a matter Of fact" suggested Rep
resentative Pou. Fisk was drunk,
wasn't he?"
"No, I wouldn't say that. He proba-,
blv had been to his club late and had
eaten and smoked a good deal"
and his tongue got to running
suggested Mr.. Pou.
Eyes. guess that's it, said Lawson.
MANY a man has had the same expe-
riepCpN