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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
TO CLOSE THE CHINESE
 ARMY MONOPOLY CONTRACT
The Object of Japanese Efforts, Official
 and Unofficial. r

Peking. Oct. 2s.-The Japanese are exercising every effort, officially and unomcially, to close the Chinese army monopoly contract carrying control of the Ranking iron deposits and the em- p1oyment of Japanese military advisers and a director of the new arsenal at Ranking. The Japanese say they are extending credit and not making a lean. consequently they are not vio- ls;ting the six powers exclusive right to make political loans.
 However. this view is not shared by the French and the English and a large section of the Chinese press. as well as the diplomatic circles, which universally denounce the deal as a re- vival of the most objectionable fea- lures in Japan's demands presented to Group V." The principal provisions number, concluded the appointment of Japanese military and political ad- v.sers for China and for Japanese su- pervision over the manufacture or pur- cEases by China of munitions of war.
 Minister Reinsch had advised the foreign office that China invariably took the position that 1t would Told the remainder of the iron deposits for national use whenever Americans sought development rights, and that consequently the United States now would insist that American interests be given consideration in the Chinese il on industry. The ministers of sev- era1 other countries have taken the same position.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
That Morning Lameness

If you are lame every morning, and suffer bladder ills. there must be cause. Often it's weak kidneys. Tc strengthen the weakened kidneys and avert more serious troubles, use Doan's Kidney Pills. You can rely on Nor wich testimony.
 Mrs. Henry Brayman, 4sS B. Main I was so bad with backache that couldn't get out of bed mornings with out being helped. When l sat down il was the same way, I had to be helped up. At times I felt as though were paralyzed from my hips down. My feet swelled as much that I had to take off my shoes and it was next to i'm possible to get up or down the stairs I got so I couldn't do bit of house. work, not even washing my dishes When I stood a short time I was SC weak and dizzy that I had to sit down. Specks f1oated before my eyes and the pains in the back of my head and neck were unbearable. I doctored but got no relief until I finally used Deans Kidney Pills. All swellings and pains left and my kidneys became normal Two years have since passed and there hasn't been sign of kidney trouble since"
 ply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Brayman had. Foster -NIiIburn Co.,, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

football machine an dwhatever the re- suit, the game should develop some high class, exciting play in what is expected to be one of the best of the seasons contests.
 The battle for supremacy between Brown and Colgate is also likely to prove one of the feature gridiron events of the year: Notwithstanding to enlistment in various forms of war service, these two universities are rep resented by elevens of remarkable ability. Brown has rolled up a total of 54 points to 2 in her three games to date s-hile Colgate in two contests has scored A points and prevented her opponents from scoring in any way. Last season Colgate sprang big sur prise upon Brown, when the New York state collegians overwhelmed the Providence eleven 2S to 0 in a sea of mud. Given more favorable playing conditions this afternoon the contests are expected to be far more evenly fought out, although many close fol- lowers of football are of the opinion that Colgate will have slight advan- tage when the teams take the field.
 The 1916 meeting between Tufts and Syracuse was a remarkable s1ve-and- take struggle from the which Syracuse finally emerged victorf by score of 20 to IS. A contest equally as close and exciting is generally eXpso.ed De- tween the teams of this season. Syra- cusc mas the advantage or conslueTd- bly more play this Autumn than Tufts. the latter eleven getting a late start. The play of the New England combination against West Point last Saturday, however, demonstrated that much of the power and ability which made Tufts feared year ago still re- mains If events break right for the visitors early in the game today. Syra- cuse will have need of all her strength and strategy to hold her opponents in check
 Cornell I'd Bucknell are considered to be about matched on the form shown this fall and the Georgetos-n- Virginia Poly game should also pro- duce enlivening football.
 Neither the Army nor Navy elevens appeal to be in any particular danger in meeting Villanova and Haverford, reSpectively.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
Auto Races Postponed.
EASTERN FOOTBALL PROMISES
 MANY INTERESTING CONTESTS Game Between Pittsburgh and Penn to Be Feature of Saturdays Games.

New York, Oct. 26.-Several games Of unusual interest feature the Easte11 college football schedule today and a clearer idea of the ability and rank ing of the leading elevens of the sec- ton will be possible after these con- tests have been decided. Pittsburgh, undefeated to date. will play Penn sylvania at Philadelphia: Colgate and Brown, both winning ccmbina tions up to the present time. meet at Proyid- ence: Syracuse and Tufts. two power full teams lineup at Syracuse; Cor nell and Bucknell face at Ithaca while several other contests of promise are carded for Southern and New Eng land gridirons.
 Pittsburgh, with one of the best elevens of the section this Fall, is certain to be a slight favorite over Pennsylvania although the Quakers have improved rapidly since the de- feat administered by Georgia Tech, and can be counted upon to offer des- Derate resistance at Franklin Field when the two teams clash this after noon. The Rcd and Blue was defeat ed 20 to last season by the Pitts burgh players, who hope to duplicate this record today. but the Quakers have been specially pointed for the meeting with Coach Glenn Warmers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
LODGE NOTES
EASTERN STAR.

Sachem chapter. No. 57, Order of Eastern Star. celebrated it's 14th an- niversary Tuesday evening and had as its guests members of Danielson, Jew cit City and Westerly chapters. At 6.a0 a banquet was served to LA mem bers during which Harder's Mando- lin orchestra of 10 pieces rendered d delightful programme. A regular bus mess meeting was held immediately following the banquet and it was voted to buy a $100 Liberty bond for Sa- chem chapter.
 The entertainment programme was as follows: Orchestra selection: piano solo by Miss Letitia Kramer; reading by Mrs. Susie Park: selection by the orchestral: reading by Mrs. John O. Peckham: solo, There's a Long, Long TraiI.l by Miss Jennie Kendall: read- ing by Mrs. Nina Norton; recitation by Charles B. Harvey; orchestra se- lection. tr'
 Among the visitors from out of town were Past Grand Matron of Rhode Island Mrs. Louisa Eabcocl< and Past Grand Patron of Rhode Island MT. Kebbe.- The entertainment committee Mrs. Lila T. Saunders and Mrs. Annie Thomas. Mrs. Emma Breed. Mrs. Mar saretta Tubbs, Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Herman Stelzner. Wai'i'esses con- sisted of Mrs. Agnes Jones. Miss Ie- titia Kramer, Mrs. Jennie Kramer. Mrs. Catherine ChappeT. Mrs. John c. Peckham and Mrs. George Fensiey.
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blowing down the stadium against the ! kicker and Nahan. and Wilcox. the Harvard backs, stood near the Cor nell 40-yard line.
 ITO me It seemed to spell the turn ing point of the game for it looked as if things were commencing to break against us; a penalty having been the | cause of our being so near our goal
 line. could picture Mahan catching
 the punt asd worming his way well ! into our territory and then they would have us.
 "Shiverick kicked the ball out through a mass of outstretched Har- ward arms. low spiral that had the
 follow through on it. Mahan and Wilcox. to their amazement as well as that of the crowd, saw it go sailing home run when they saw one they immediately started to chase 1t. ..No one touched the ball and it rolled out-of- -bonnds on Harvard's 14 where the ball was put in play of "A yards. From where ,Shiveiick punt ed the distance was something. ever 80 yards. Any person who saw that kick will agree with me that it was the banner performance of the 1915 football season.. Shiverick was elect ed captain of this years Cornell tead hut is now lieutenant in the O. R.
 Mike Bennett. playing for Pennsyl- vania against Corpel1 in that memor- able 1902 game which Penn won 12-11. got off an even longer kick. Then the field was no yards long. On a quick kick from his goal-line Bennett got the ball over the Cornell quarterback's s head. Brewster touched it and put it onside and I recovered it just 100 yards from where Bennett had kickeS it. Unfortunately I was offside and the ball was brought back.
 One of the oldest punt plays hap pened in the Colgate West Point game in tain in the field artillery. was cap tain of the Colgate team. Here is what he says of it.:
 We were playing the Army and had them go. We wanted to stay cn the defensive and save our. stuff for Syracuse and we were having no trou- ble keeping the Army back of our 4O- yard line. With 50 seconds to play and the ball in our possession on our 30 and with three to go on the fourth substitute team, with the exception of Abell. who was doing our kicking, was sent in. He got off a fine high punt to Pritchard9 Pritchard, always and ran through our team for a touch down. They kicked the goal and beat us 7-6. That game has always re- mained a nightmare to all of us. The the game snatched< away, after you thought it 'sewed up and just as the whistle was to blow. is not soon for gotten"
 All of which goes to show that any thing may happen in the bunting kicking department of a team Is by all odds the most important. A coach cannot spend too much time in drill ing his men in play which may turn time in the game.
 Copyright 1s17 by Sol Metzger)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
SKELETONIZED UNITS
 TO BE SENT TO FRANCE
To Fill Up Other Organizations Now
 There.

Washington, Oct. 26.-Ofters and men left in national guard regiments which have been heavily drawn upon to fill up other organizations will have their chance at the front. It was disclosed today that the war depart ment plans to use all these skeleton ized units to form reserve in France from which General Pershing may draw to keep his fighting forces al- ways at full strength.
 Secretary Baker and General Bliss. chief off staff, explained the plan to- da-- to five New England governors, quire what was to be done with the seven New England regiments and other units not included in the Twen- ty-Sixth division.
 The governors were Mccall of MaF- sa chusettS, Milliken of Maine, Reyes of New Hampshire, Graham of Yer mont and Holcomb of Connecticut. Each of these states has national guard units which were stripped of men to fill up to war strength regi- ments assigned to the 26th division. Famous regiments like the Fifth and Sixth Massachusetts were reduced by the process to mere handfuls of men. The aggregate of officers and men in the seven regiments left over after the 18th had been expanded to the European standard, was approxima E ly 2,30o. although the proportion of officers was virtually large enough for division Of 27,000.
 General Bliss explained that all of these officers would retain their rank when they became part of General Pershing's depot units.
 The governors first suggestion was that enough drafted men be taken from the New England national army cantonment at Aver, Mass, to fill the skeletonized guard regimtnts. Secre- tary Baker and General Bliss said this would disrupt the national army ore ganization.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
LATEST AWARDS OF THE
 CARNEGIE HERO FUND
Fifty four Acts of Herclism Were Recognized by the Commission Yes terdav

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 26.-Fifty-four acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission at its meeting here today. awarded: in forty-six cases bronze l medals. Twelve of the heroes lost | their lives. and to the dependents Of eight of these pensions aggregating $5,460 a year were granted; to the de- pendents of two of the others who lost their lives, the sum of $2,20O was granted. to be applied as the commis sion may sanction. One of the he him, and he was granted disablement benefits in the sum of $375. In addition to these money grants, in eight cases $12,00o was appropriat- ed for educational purposes, payments to be made as needed and approved; and in twentysix cases awards ag- sregating s21 900 were made for other worthy purposes. Payments in these ticiaries' plans for the use of the awards have been approved by the commission.
 The awards include the following for New England:
 Bronze Medals.
 Charles H. Kelsey. Falls Village, Conn., rescued Arthur J. Kelly from fatal fall at Falls Village. Conn, on April 26, 1915.
 Robert F. Conley. ss5 Grand street, Bridgeport. Conn.,, attempted to save George E. Potter, aged thirteen. school boy, from drowning at Bridgeport, Conn.,. January 16. 1915.
 Edna M. Sexton, 76 Rose street Bridgeport, Conn.,, saved Alice M. Lappen, aged 21, from drowning at Milford, Conn, July 30. 1915.
 Andrew J. Holmes, II Nose street Westerly, R. l.. saved Daniel Sulli- at White Rock. R. l., Oct. 9, 1915.
 Edward M. Hammann, Blackstone, Mass, saved Michael Flood, aged II, from drowning at Woonsocket, R. T., Nov. 20, 1915.
 New York. N Y. helped to save Al, exander Gorski. aged [. from drown ing at Clinton, Mass, Feb. Ia, 1915
 Charles M. Hamilton. 264 Chestnut street. Clinton, Mass, helped to save Alexander Gcrski and attempted to save Carf Baer from drowning at Clin- ton. Mase.. Feb. 13. 1915
 Charles A. Melien. deceased, 55 Curtiss street, New Britain, Conn. died attempting to save Giles R. and Lois M. Eldredge. from Browning at Short Beach, Conn. Aug a13. 1s16. Medal and award to widow and daugh- l ter. l.5ss. s@A l
 silver Naedele. .ss
 Ezra c. .LawEenese Aseeese4 En1eid, !
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
LADIES' AUXILIARY, A. o. H..

The regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary, No. 54, A. O. H.. was well attended Thursday evening when they met in the Buckingham Memorial. Mrs. Julia Brock presided. A report of the county board meeting, held on Sunday, was read. It was voted to subscribe to the Hibernian War Fund. One new member was admitted and two applications were received. Ar rangements for a benefit social to be held on Nov. were completed. The committee in charge I7 Miss Mary Tighe, Margaret McCaffery and Miss Margaret Shannon. The election of officers Is to be held on Nov. 22.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

NH, died attempting to save Jo- seph F. Harding from being killed by a train at Enfield. N. H.. April 21,
 William L. Sterling. deceased 46 White street, East Boston, Mass, died attempting to save Edward J. Hughes, or one or more of three other persons from suffocation in the hold of the steamship Devonian at Boston, Mass, Nov. g. 1916. Medal and award to widow. ..
 John J. Selby, Tuebrook, Liverpool, England, helped to save Charles J. Coleman, from suffocation In the De- vonian's hold at Boston, Mass, Nov. 2. 1916 +'e-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
FORREST B. WINS FEATURE RAGE
At Wndsor Track Friday After Losing Three Heats SiIloben and May Bird Winners in Other Events-Many Games Today on Eastern Gridiron.

Windsor, Conn.,, Oct. 2e.1The win ring of the PIP trot at the harness races by Forrest B. here today was the feature event. The bay stallion had finished fifth in the first and sixth in the second heat, then second, and dn- isked by out-gaming the field in the next three heats and pulling down first money. Silkobell and May Bird had little trouble in taking the 2.1S trot and the 2.11 pace, respectively. The summary:
 2.11 Pace, Purse $500. May Bird, m, Fleming. l Dottie Hal, b m, Berry. ........ 2 2 Bud Elliott, br g, Crozier. 5 4 Vanola, br s, Gillies ........7 8 8
 Other starters: Libert Patch, R. c. H.. Andy Ashland.
 Time: PIP 1-2. PIP IA. 2.11 IA. PIP Trot, Purse $500. Robbie C.. br g, Elem Lucky Glover. b m, Bettina. reh .' b m, 'i; cro.ier 3 3 TO TO
 Other starters: Moho. Bengo1
 Time: 2.14 1-4, 2.14 3-4, 2.14 1-2, 2.13 1-2. 2.16 1-2. 2.6.
 2.1s Trot, Purse $500. Siikobell. br g, Cox........ 1 1 1 Doctor H., n, Hodson.....1 2 8 Aubreon. m, Sheldon .... 3 MT. Del1 b g, Berry ...... 4
 Other starters: Oscar Watts. Fred erick C., Kitty Moore.
 Time: 2.17 1-2, 2.15 IA. 2.19 1-4, 2.17.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
ROYAL ARCANUM.

At a well attended meeting of Nor wich Council. No. 720, R. A., the reg ular business of the order was trans acted and approved. Grand Regent F. O. Parker of Greenwich. Conn.,, was present and addressed the meeting on the receivership of the order. MT. Parker said that the first receivership has been dissolved and the second ap- plication for receivership made by two New Hampshire men bids fair to be dropped as no date for a hearing has yet been set.
 The committee on the consolidation of the two local councils reported fla vOrabfy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
COOPERATIVE PLAN FOR
 BUYING OF GRAIN.
To Be Done Through Established
 American Export Houses.

New York, Oct. 26.-Desirous of
 maintaining every facility of the American grain business" the federal food administration has arranged with tinuance of grain buying by the Wheat Export company and resumption of buying through the established Ameri- can export houses, 1t was announced by the milling division of the food ad- dinistration here today.
 The arrangement, which is declared tG have the cordial cooperation of both sides" establishes the system Ct export grain buying in use prior to the organization of the Wheat Export making all North American wheat'pur: chases for the allies. In a statement announcing the change. the milling di- vision said: The importance of serv- as needed, in conjunction with their munition allotments, has, in the past year, resulted in the creation by the allies of a grair forwarding organiz ton which threatened to put out of business entirely the American grain board and on the gulf. With the ad- vent of the food administration and it's control of grain movement the neces- sity for the allied organization has tstration, desiring to maintain every facility of American grain business. has arranged with the allies, after a number of conferences. that their method of buying shall be restored to the old plan in effect before transport needs became so urgent.
 Commencing at once, therefore, the allied agency, namely, the Wheat Ex- port company, Inc, will discontinue buying grain in the west and forward iEg to their owr ships, and will again use the established American export houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
FIRST PRACTICE FOR
 CAMP DEVENs TEAM. Forty Men Picked from $50 Candid atss to Be Coached by Percy D. Haushton.

Aver, Mass. Oct. 26-Forty men. picked from $50 candidates at Camp Devens will be put through the first by Percy D. Haughton. for many years head coach of the Harvard varsity squad, and the timers showing the best form will be selected as members of the eleven which will represent the drafted army iE gridiron battles next month.
 Haughton today notified Lieut.. w. W. Cowgirl who has been directing the preliminary practice, that he would be here Monday with five ether coaches, and that a nard pro- gram would be mapped out with the hope of rounding the squad into shape for the first contest with a team from the Boston navy yard at the Harvard stadium on Nov. g.. Charles A. Cool Idge, a former Harvard player now at Camp Devens, also will assist in coaching the squad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
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 Almost down and out with kidney trouble. Rheumatism so bad he could scarcely get up when he sat down. Back ached all the time.
 No wonder MT. F. A. Woo1ey, brake man on the road from Dallas to Jack son, Texas, was tired of living"
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 There's nothing to equal the genu- inc, Will help any case of kidney or bladder trouble not beyond the reach of medicines. Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

The Gardner Ledge, No. 46, K. of P, held an interesting meeting Friday evening in their rooms on Main street. Various matters of business pertaining to the welfare of the order were fully discussed. The representa- tives attending the Grand Lodge gave an interesting of the affairs that ctme before that body. Plans for the com ing winters work were discussed and a season of great activity is expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
woMEN's RELIEF CORPS.

The Sedgwick Women's Relief Corps No. 16, met at Buckingham Memorial at o'clock Friday afternoon. Mrs Jo- sephine E. Hiscox was in the chair. Tte reports were read and accepted. The chapter voted to send the sum of S5 to the New, York headquarters for tte blind soldiers in France. It was aiso voted to accept the invitation of SedgwiclS Post. No. l. G. A. R.. for an open meeting on Nov. 2. The report
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

of the president on her trip to Noro- ton was very interesting. A pleasant day with an enjoyable programme en- tertained the visitors. There are four hundred in the home with 129 in the hospital. After the presidents report the meeting closed in the usual form with the singing of America and the salute to the flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
WOMEN OF MoosEHEART LE- GION.

The regular meeting of The Women of Mooseheart Legion was held on Thursday evening in the Moose home with many in attendance. The regu- lar routine of business was transacted ard the reports read and accepted. The committee in charge of the soci.s. he'd recently made a gratifying report which was accepted. It was voted to run series of t-hists during the winter and a committee on arrange ments was appointed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
LAFAYETTE COUNCIL,

Lafayette Council, No. POT, L'Union St. Jean de Baptist. held a well at tended meeting Foresters hall Thurs day evening. The reports os the off, cers were read and approved. It was voted to buy a Liberty bond which puts Lafayette in, line with other or ganization doing their bit for their only once a month, that meeting to be held the fourth Thursday In the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
ODD FELLOWS

The regular meeting of Uncas lodge, No, II. I. Q. O.. F., was held Monday evening with large number in at tendance. The regular routine of business was transac cted.
 Routine business was .ransac acted at the regular meeting Of Shetuc<et lodge. No. 27 l. O. O. F. held in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance at the meet ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

The Bermuda commission has asked the United States for help in the ex- port Of what is described as the great ost vegetable crop in the history of the island.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

Paul Murray, head coach of the Union College eleven is slowly but surely developing a well balanced team. He is working under difficult ties, too. The football squad must give three afternoons g week to mil itary drill and if rain interferes with the drill 1t goes over to the next day. football or no football. Last week Murray had his men out just one aft ernoon for scrimmage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

At a race meeting at Maitland. N. s. w., the totalizator- returned a dividend of 76 pounds for los. ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
Halloween Dance.

WiI1mantJc. Oct. 26- The senior class at the high school held a Halloween dance at the Town faH Friday evening which was well attended. Pickett's orchestra furnish ed music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27

Penn State has switched Halfbac ok Way to the quarterbacks berth where he is expected to shine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-27
FOOTBALL NOTES.

The Carlisle Indians have new player by the name of Kipp. He is regular giant. standing more than 6 feet in his stockings