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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28

Mrs. Lillian Blake Smith, wife of Albert B. Smith, died Thursday morn |. ing at her home in Tower street, after f1ve days serious illness. She was born in Westerly June Is. 1878. the daughter of the late George U., and Ellen W. Blake. She graduated from the Westerly High school. class of 1899, was a member of the Pawcatuck Congregational church and secretary of the Ladies' Aid society. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter and two sons, Eleanor Blake Smith. Albert Babcock Smith Jr, and Clayton Wallace Smith; also bv her mother. Ellen W. Blake and a brother James Blake.
 Rev. William F. Williams. rector of Christ Episcopal church. officiate 4t the marriage of Miss Alice Elizabeth Gully, of Westerly, daughter Of Ms Amanda Gully, and Hervey McNaEy of Newport: son of MT. and Mrs. John son McNally. of New Bedford They were attended by Mrs. Thomas lief fernan of Providence. and Cyril Thompson @ the Newport torpedo ed at the home of Mrs. Walter H. Krebs. in Granite street, Wednesday afternoon MT. and Mrs. McNalIy will reside in Newport
 In the superior court fer Washing ton county Thursday, the cese of BartoIo Turrissi against Angelo Gui- lino and John D. Padalino, was given hearing. Guilino is with the nation al army and Padolino is held at Fort Creole as a deserter for failure to re- port for duty when ordered by the To- cal board. It was case of bill in equity to dissolve copartnership and the appointment of a receiver of the macarcni business. carried on in Wes- terly by Guilino and Padaloni.- A de- cree was entered appointing Attorney George R. McKehna temporary receiv- CT and authorizing him to take pos session of the stock in trade and book accounts, of the copartnership, and restraining the respondents from re- moving any of the goods and effects or books of account Of the copartner- ship.
 Rev. Franklin G. lMeKeever, D. D., of Newport was chosen moderator of the Warren Baptist association at the 151st annual meeting held Wednesday at the Warren Baptist church. Resolu- tions sustaining the government in the present war were adopted.
 The sessions of the association, which drew a larg attendance of, delegates from all parts of the state, lasted throughout the day. Much business was transacted and the full list. of of- f1cers >chosen was as follows:
 Officers were elected as follows: Moderator. Franklin G. McKeevef.i D. D.. Newport; clerk and treasurer, Rev William T. Green; apportiOnment committee, Clarence M. Gallup. D. D., If ": Watien, D. D., Clarence H.!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus fnees berore the public. there is nc uaedf um bette- Shan through tha ad- vsrfisinE eolr-ans Of The Ru11adn-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28
The Reid & Hughes Co.
What They Have Discovered

Whatever the German experts may think of the United States as a milf tary power, the German Foreign Of- flee has some reason to be aware that we have a secret service.-Springhel Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28
Worst of Taxes

Thre are all kinds of war taxes, but the worst is that levied by Sen ator La Toilette upon the nation'n patience. Chariestown News and Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28

Guild; members of permanent coun- cil for four years, A. E. Cohoe, D. D., w. G. Peck, Rev. George Barnard; ; three years, Rev. l.. A. Cievenger. Clinton T. Gamweu; two years, Franklin G. McKeevep, D. D., Clarence NJ. Gallup, D. D., J. s. Macdonald; one year. Edward Holyoke. D. D., Frank L. Wilkins, ID D., Walter N. But Ter.
 Trustees of the relief fund: Clinton F. Stevens, c. B. Reynolds, c. E. West colt and H. O. Tripp; trustees of the anti-Saloo., league. Rev. w. T. Greene, Rev. M. E. Bratcher; five year pro- gramme committee. Rev. Frank l.. WiikinS, D. D, Rev. M. ..E. Bratcher. Ph. D. Rev. Frank Gardner. H. K. Lea and Mrs. Clarence M. Gallup.
 At the afternoon session, Rev. Rob- ert L. Webb, Pl1. D., of Newton Centre, Mass, spoke on The Church and the Worlds Outlook.
 Resolutions were adopted to sus- tain the government in it's war for the preservation of democracy. It was voted to accept the invita ton of the South Baptist church of Providence to hold the 152nd session of the associa- tion in that church next year.
 The evening session included reports of committees and an address by Rev. A. c. Archibald of Lowell, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28

Man Tries to Improve Things Nature never intended that man should take three days to recover from one day off. That Is his own idea-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28

to be worn by the state constabulary freely discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28
MOOSlJP

Epworth League Holds Annual Meet ins-Bursess Nightingale to Attend New tiampshire State College Whist Enjoyed by All Haiiows' Parishionsrs,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28
What coneress Should Do.

While the president doesn't say so right out, it looks. as though he thinks that if congress wants tostalk peace 1t ought to go and hire a halI-kansas City Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-28
Don. Work in Practice.

Russias experience clearly proves that socialist theories work perfectly everywhere, except where put into practice.-Washingto Post
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
CHINA EXPECTED
TO Be CONSULTED


Washington. Nov. 10. china's
awakening TO the Importance OF the
United Stater-Japan agreement, II
registered In u formal protest which
ls now before the state department.
The United States and Japan are ex.
pccted to reply. dlsclaiming any sim
lster designs on China.
Behind the Chinese objection to
the manner In which the American
Japanese understanding was negoti-
ated Is the view that II In nm unjust
and dangerous theory that any ma
tIon has right To assert claim To
support In another country, without
the latter's consent Secretary Ian
sing. In his statement announcing
the agreement by which Japan's
special interest In China II recog-
nized and both countries reaffirm
the open door" policy and pledge
the independence and territorial In
tegrlty Of China. made II clear that
the United States always has recog-
nized and has asserted for Itself spe-
cini interests In other countries
based upon proplnquity, The Chi
ness government. howeer. II unwlll-
Ing TO subscribe to such a doctrine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
DEFEATED
IN FIRST ENCOUNTER
Conflicting Reports Come From Russia But They Indicate
That Ksreusky at Head Of Army, Is Marching on
Pehograd---First Conflict Rebel Victory

London. Nov, i3.--l.ate dispatch.
The complete defeat OF Premier
Kerensky's army under General
Kornilor. was announced In dis
patch from Pe,rograd received here
this afternoon by wireless.
The announcement says: Yes
terday. after bitter fighting near
Tsarskoe-selo. the revolutionary
army completely defeated the coun-
ter-reyolutionary army under for
mer Premier Rerensky and General
Korniloff The following proclama-
tIon has been issued In the name
Of the revolutionary government, I
order opposition to all enemies OF
the revolutionary democracy and the
taking Of measures necessary for the
capture OF Kerensky. also forbid
similar adventures which. are en-
dangerlng the success OF the reolu-
tIon. Signed. Mauraviefr. comman-
der-in-ohief OF the forces against
Kerensky.'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Base American F1otillas In British
Waters, Oct. .--tC0rrespondence
of the Associated Press) Irish fish
ermen along the coasts where the
U-boats operate. have made some re-
markable catches during the past
year. The story of the fisherman
who found a $4,000 box OF dia-
monds from the Lusitania In his nets
one day. and whose honesty in re-
turning them to their rightful own
ers was rewarded by check for ST.
OOO. is well known. There is an
other fisherman who came home
from fishing expedition with a hhe
new American automobile lashed to
the deck OF his little trawler. There
are hundreds of fishermen who have
made modest fortunes out of sal
wage of one kind or another, Wheat,
flour and coal salvage are all profit
able business In the coast towns now
adays.
The story OF the man who came
home from the sea with brand new
automobile is a household fav0rite
in the Irish ports. Accompanied by
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
SALVAGE FROM TORPEDOED SHIPS IS
NEW INDUSTRY ALONG IRISH COAST

his son he was mackerel fishing
when he was aroused by the report
of an explosion. On the horizon a
cargo steamer from America was
settling by the stern. II had been
torpedoed The fishermen headed
for 1t and soon met the captain and
crew in two open boats. She's load
ed with American automobiles. you
might get one before she goes un-
der" said the skipper jokingly as he
and his shipmates passed on toward
shore.
The torpedoed ship was still well
aboye water when the fishermen
came alongside. He at once sent
his son on board to look around.
The latter found the hold full of au-
tomobiles. run one out through
this gangway," directed the father
With the aid of some tackle the ma
chine was dropped into the fishing
vessel. A few moments later as the
trawler steamed away the ship dis
appeared. The fisherman with an
automobile is now the envy of his
village.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
RED CROSS CARES FOR
MANY FIRE SUFFERERS

Saloniki. Oct. (Staff Core
spondent OF the Associated Press =
There are 10000 fire sufferers camp
ing out in tents in and around Sal
oniki. with the British and French
military authorities and the Ameri-
can Red Cross taking care of them.
A tour OF these relief camps gave an
opportunity to see the extent OF
misery and want of these poor peo-
pie, and the efficient relief work be-
ing done, chiefly by the British. as
they have the largest stock of avail
able supplies, with the Americans
and French also doing their share.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
PRIME EFFORT UPON
U-BOAT DESTROYERS

Washington. Nov. lS,-The Unit
ed States as result OF conference
with the allies and close study Of
the land and water situations, has
decided to concentrate for the time
being against the submarine.
As a result OF this decision, orders
have gone forth to give destroyer
construction precedence over all
other work.
Factories have been concentrated
toward one end-to produce ma
terial for destroyer and airshlps.
These, II is declared. are the two
vital things America has to put
forth immediately in large numbers,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
ATTEMPT TO RESCUE
L.W.W. FRUSTRATED

Chicago. Nov. lS.-The work of
scattering the 60 |. w. w. members
arrested In various parts on charges
of conspiracy against the govern
ment. continued today as a result of
the discovery of a plot to rescue
them late Saturday.
Ten will be removed to Jail
somewhere in Illinois" today. Nine
others will be placed in jails of Wau-
kegan, Woodstock and other places
later. Six were taken to Rockford
and six to Freeport yesterday. Ten
were taken to Joliet and nine to
Wheaton, Saturday. including Will
liam Haywood, international secre-
tary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
JOSEPHINE COUNTY MAINTAINS
FINE RECORD IN IMPORTANT
wAR-HELP EFFORT
COMMITTEE WORKS FAITHFULLY
Telegrams Received Expressing
Hope Sum viii Far Exceed Al
Iotment. Need Most Urgent

Josephine county has again gone
over the top" in one OF the most i'm
portant war-help drives since ths
country entered the war.
Yesterday was the first day Of the
second great nationwide Y. NJ. c. A
war-fund campaign. In that one
day. the ten teams working under
the direction OF Chairman T. P. Cra-
mer, collected. In cash and signed
pledges, more than this county's full
quota. A telegram received from
state headquarters this morning
urged the committee to complete its
canvass OF the county. as every dol
lar that could be raised would bs
most urgently needed and wisely ex-
pended. The teams which gathered
this noon for luncheon at the Cham
Der OF Commerce unanimously
agreed that they would finish the
program OF work which they had
laid out for themselves, thus max
ing the county's total contribution
exceed its allotment.
The results reported at this Moons
luncheon were as follows: Team
No. 1, $114.25: No. 2, $16s.55; No.
3, $fs4,5o; No. 4. $s21.OO; No. s.
$3.50; No. 6. s22s.0O; No. Z. SAL
10; No. s. s25s.5o; No. .. $3.50;
No. 10, s112.5O; high school stu
dents. s133.25: central committee,
sS7s.25. Total reported to date.
s2.2SS.55.
Judging from the statements Of
the various team captains. this total
will be swelled by several hundred
dollars before the campaign is con-
sidered ended.
The following kilograms were re-
ceived this morning by County
Chairman T. P. Cramer:
Congratulations upon excellent
reports received from you tonight.
This is just what l would expect
from such a group of men as met
in the hotel there two weeks ago
Sunday night. 1t is fine. Hope you
will push the campaign to the lin
it. The cause is most unusual and
the need is greater than can be es.
timated.
az. G. NICHOLS"
Mr. Nichols is state campaign
manaer for this drive.
The following, from s. p. Lock-
wood, state chairman. is self-explan-
atory:
Incomplete returns from ten
counties show $4,000 subscribed.
Three counties already oversubscrib-
ed. The following significant tele-
gram just receied from John r.
Mott. general secretary information
al Y. NJ. C. A.: In the light Of start
ling developments on the eastern and
(Contiffued on mage AZ
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
SECOND DRAFT SOON
PROBABLY IN MARCH

Washington, Nov. ia second
draft will amost certainly follow
upon the reciassification OF the o.
OO0, 900 men not called In the first
draft, according to the view in ON
cial circles Sunday. The exact date
has not been determined, but indi-
cations are that the call viii be
made about Masch I This viii ad-
nit OF an additional q days over
the 60-day period allotted BY Presi-
dent Wilson for the work OF classi-
flying the 5000. 900 men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
RED CROSS HELP
FOR R0UMAN|ANS
Pressing of Dense Populations In
Certain Areas Makes Relief Most
Pressing Need. Food II Sent

Washington. Nov. 13.-The Am
erican Red Cross war council has ap-
propriated one and a quarter million
dollars for emergency relief work In
Roumania. w. II. Anderson, chair
man OF the Red Cross commission
to Roumania. has cabled Henry p.
Davidson. chairman OF the Red Cross
war council Of shortage OF food
and especially food fats. The mill
tary hospitals also are In need OF
bedding. and surgical and medical
supplies In large quantities. No sup
plies Of this kind are available there.
approximately one million dollars
OF the appropriation will be used for
the purchase OF two thousand tons
OF foodstuffs. Another large item In
the appropriation will supply forty
thusand pairs OF shoes. Medical sup
piles will be sent In large quanti-
ties.
The need OF relief. In Roumania
is particularly pressing because OF
the overcrowded condition Of certain
areas, caused by the war operations.
In a territory normally occupied by
one million persons there is now a
population Of three million. accord
ing to advices cabled by Red Cross
workers in the field. Measures to
relieve the needs developed by this
situation will be put into effect as
as possible.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

London. Nov. ia Copenhagen
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company says that travellers arriving
in1 Sweden confirm the report that
Kerensky has gained complete con-
troll over the radicals. The dispatch
indicates that Generals Korniloff
and Kaledines have formed tri-
umvirate with Kerehsky in Petro-
grad. II is reported that Nikolai
T.enine has been captured and
thrown into prison.
The authenticity OF these dis
patches is open to question as ad-
vices direct from Petrograd do not
mention these developments.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Stockholm. Nov. 13.-Telegrams
from Finland to this city announce
the arrival OF Kerensky and his
troops at Petrograd. II declares
that the bolsheviki are already over
thrown. A telegram from Moscow
announces that the country Is in
complete control OF the Cossacks,
who acknowledge Kerensky as their
leader The bolsheviki were de-
feated at Tsarkoe-Selo. and are re-
treating into Petrograd.
A second message states that Ker-
ensky has announced that the seat
OF Russia's government will be
moved to Moscow at once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
CANDY MAKERS ARE
GIVEN A WARNING

San Francisco. Nov. IA teie-
gram from Food Administrators Hoo
yer TO sugar refiners carries the
warning that the candy makers OF
the far west who are cheating the
government by buying more sugar
than they are entitled to under the
governments regulations. will later
receive none at all.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
AMERICAN Will SIR
At ALLIED WAR COUNCIL

London, Nov. l3.-The inter-al-
lied war council, which is to sit reg
uarly at Versailles. will have repre-
sentaton from the United States,
Foreign Minister Balfour announced
today. The meetings will be held
monthly or oftener. II necessary, and
The closest unity of action will re-
suit.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
SOLDIERS HURT IN
A TRAIN SMASH-UP

st. Paul, Nov. 1.-two trainmen
were badly injured, several officers
slightly hurt and score of soldiers
badly shaken up late Sunday even
ing, when Great Northern passen-
ger train carving 500 soldiers from
the national army camp at Ameri-
can Lake, WASH. was wrecked at
Cedar Lake, Just outside of Minneap-
oils,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
ITALIAN ARMY SHOWS DETER.
MINAriON TO HOLD PRESENT
POSITIONS
TEuTOKS ATTACK DESPERATELY
Heavy Guns brought rp Ia ria,c
Lines ON Itoth Sides, Where de-
tcrmining Rattle iiagcs

The Teutons are exertlng "a most
powerful eflort TO pierce the italian
front on the eastern Trentino and,
by breaking through to the plains
from sugana valley, outflank the
Italian line on the lower Piave which
IA protecting Venice
The nsh,ing is obviously Of the
most desperate character. the lial-
fans showing themselves 10 he In the
mood for a determined resistance.
The italians aud the Austro-0er-
man nrimes are In battle array along
the Plave river from the hllly region
IN the north 10 the Adriatlc sea the
Italians on the western side, and the
enemy along the eastern bank
The main army Of the Anstro-Hun-
garlans and Germans has taken the
place Of the advanced guard which
had been scattered along the stream
for several days and already
throughout the entire region the
guns OF both sides are engaged In
duels.
The italians are stoutly holding
the line along the Piave and also In
region running westward through
the hllly country from the vicinity
Of Teltre TO the Settle comuni Sew
erol attempts made by the enemy to
pierce the northern front and cncir-
Gle the italian left wing have failed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

china. between soldiers from the
front. headed by Premier Kerensky,
and bolsheviki forces from Petro-
grad according TO adylces which
have reached Ira Nelson Morris, the
American minister. from reliable
sources. The result OF the battle was
not reported 10 Mr.. Morris.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
ALIEN ENEMIES WILL
Be MADE TO REGISTER

Washington. Nov. 13.-lt Is semi
officially announced here today that
the president will soon issue proc
lamation requiring every enemy
alien to register.
The government has virtually de-
cided that this is the only procedure
that can sift out the aliens guilty
of sabotage and anti-government pro-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
AKRON. OHIO, HAS
STREET CAR STRIKE

Akron, Ohio, Nov. 10. Eight hun
dred streetcar and interurban motor
men and conductors were on strike
here this morning. Not a car was
moving. The strike affects city lines
and interurbans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
SOUTHERN PUBLISHER
CONVICTED OF TREASON

Columbia. $. c.. Nov. l3.-Albert
Ortiz publisher OF the Deutsche Zei-
tung of Charleston, has been con-
victed OF aiding German prisoner
to escape from Atlanta pententiary.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
FEDERATION
CALLS OFF STRIKES

Buffalo, Nov. 13,-All strikes er-
fecting government work in ship
ping, munitions and other war en-
terprises. have been called off by the
building-trades section of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, 1t was an
nounced today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Petrograd. Nov ls.-Petrograd Is
stlll In the hands OF the bolsheyiki
after desperate street battles Sun
day. In which q handful OF military
cadets we're exterminated or cap
tured by members OF the bolshevlki.
upon whom they inflicted consider
able losses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
FIGHT PROMISED ON,
LATE QUEENS WILL

Honolulu. Nov. Ia National
guardsmen have taken charge of the
body of former queen Lilimokalani
because Of the threatened contest of
her wiz John +, Colburn claims
the body asserting that she changed
her will last August
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Stockholm. Noy. IA petrograd
dispatch TO the Social Demokraten
says that Kornllon has, entered Pet
rograd. where the entire garrison ex-
cept the sailors, went over to his
side.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Copenhagen. Nov. ia telegram
to the Stockholm News Agency says:
"Kerensky's troops are in control OF
a portion OF Petrograd. especially
the Neuysky Prospect. The bolshe-
Wiki are said to have taken refuge In
the Smolny institute.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
SEVEN THOUSAND FOOD
SUBSTITUTES IN GERMANY

Zurich, Nov. l3.-An official re-
port issued by the German war food
bureau says more than 10000 sub
stitutes are now used in Germany.
Seven thousand are substitutes for
food. At the beginning. of 1917
there were less than 1000 substi-
tutes, of which 1900 are food sub
stitutes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

London, Nov. 13.-Owing to the
demand for. economy in food sup
plies wedding cakes have been dis
pensed with in several English coun-
ties.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Rio do Jancro. Nov IA
French military mission is on the
way to Brazil to give an important
course of instruction In modern
trench warfare to Brazilian trocps,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13
GAME WARDEN OPPOSES
KILLING OF Elk HERD

Butte, Mont, Nov. l3-Game
Warden DeHart today vigorously
announced his opposition to the pro-
posal that 5000 to 10000 elk now
In the Yellowstone national park be
killed and fed to soldiers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Italian Headquarters. Sunday.
Nov. information from the ter.
ritory occupied By the Austro-Ger-
mans is to the Iect that Clyldale.
Gradlsco. and palmanoya have been
virtually destroyed by bombardment
and fire. When the Austrians occu-
pied Goriza they ordered the whole
town illuminated as sign OF re-
joicing. which had to be done ON
pain of death. The black and yellow
flag again waves In the place of
Italy's trl-color over the castle Of
Gorilla
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Toxic. Nov. 1S.-Fires today des-
troyed the residence portion of the
former imperial palace at Seoul.
Korea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Berlin, Nov. lS.-T'he city OF .Fon-
zago aud Mont Longara have been
captured BY the Austro-Germans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

London. Nov lS.- Several nm
dred women soldiers who had been
preparing to defend the winter pal
ace. we're arrested by the bolsheviki
and handed over 10 various barracks.
according to a Petrograd dispatch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-11-13

Stockholm. Nov. ia bloody
encounter has taken place near Cat