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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

world now dependent upon us, we shall not only be able to accomplish our obligations to them, but we shall obtain and establish reasonable prices at home To provide an adequate supply of food, both for our own sol diers on the other side of the seas and for the civil populations and the armies of the allies is one of our first and foremost obligations; fer if we are to maintain their constancy in this struggle for the independence of all nations we must first maintain their health and strength. The so- lution of our food problems. therefore, is dependent upon the individual ser vice of every man. woman and child in the United States. The great vol untary effort in this direction which mas been initiated and organized by the food administration under my di- rection offers an opportunity of ser- vice in the war which is open to ev- cry individual and by which every in dividual may serve both his own peo- pie and the peoples of the world.
 We cannot accomplish our ob- jects in this great war without sac rifice and devotion and in no direc- tion can that sacrifice and devotion be shown more than by each home and public eating place in the country pledging it's support to the food ad- ministration and complying with it's requests. -.-.-- l. WOODROW WILSON"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
OPTIONS TAKEN ON SUGAR
 BY FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
Held in This Country Awaiting Ship
 ment to Neutral Countries.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Options have been taken by the food administration upon all the sugar belonging to neu- tral countries held in this country awaiting export This was disclosed tonight in a statement by the admin istration denying published reports that it was tr. ing to force the neu- trals, unable to get export licenses, to sell their sugar as a loss. The op- tons are at the prices paid by Che neutrals. No figures were given, but the administration said that with tariff duty added the average price would be 50 cents a hundred higher tran the price it has undertaken to maintain for the benefit of the Amer ican consuming public. There is no indication of an intention to permit the cost to the public to be increased, so probably few of the options will be exercised for domestic uses.
 The administration emphatically de- rfed that it had placed any restriction upon the sale of sugar by neutrals to American manufacturers. The only purpose in limiting such sale to man ufacturers, the statement said, was to avoid disturbing the general market and thus eliminate the necessity of consumers paying more than the basis fixed by the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
FELL OR THREW HERSELF
 IN FRONT OF TRAIN.
EsteIIe Doescher Probably Fatally
 Hurt at Stamford.

Stamford, Conn.,, Oct 28.-Estelle Doescher. 27 years old, daughter of pdr. and Mrs. Charles Doescher of Ronkers. was probably fatally hurt at the local railroad station today. She had been taken from the private sana- torium of Dr. Frank H. Barnes here for an automobile rice and at the sta- ton ren or threw herself in front of a moving train. One hand was cut off end she was otherwise hurt. She had been under treatment for a nervous trouble for seven weeks, according to pr. Barnes. She was taken to the Btamford hospital, where her recovery ts said to be doubtful. Her parents and her sister who were with her at the lime of the accident refused to discuss f:e case.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS FIRED
 ON BY RUSSIAN ARTILLERY
For Fraternizing With Gernnans-Of-
 ficiaI Announcement Made.

Petrograd. Oct. 2S.-(British Admi- ralty Per Wireless Press). Russian soldiers who fraternized with Ger mans were fired on by Russian artil- lery yesterday, says today's official communication. The announcement follows:
 "On all fronts there were fusillades and reconnoitering operations.
 Tn the region of Illiukst several scores of our men fraternized with the Germans. The troops so engaged were dispersed by our artillery fire. The Germans also attempted to fra ternize in the region of Krevo and near the village of Larovo. southeast of Baranovichi
 "In the Baltic Sea. in the region Of the. Gulf of Finland, there were no operations. On the Riga coast the situation is unchanged"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
PRAYER FOR SUCCESS
 OF NATIONS ARMS
Were Said In Churches ard Homes
 Throughout U. 8. Yesterday

Washington. Oct. 2s.-fn churches and homes throughout the country to- day Americans, led by their president bewed in solemn prayer for success pf their nattnn's arms, It wan the nrax dey.ef Rraysr 30 designated by a pfe6fdefftiH }5f0cfafaatfon since the United States. entered the war.
 On .warships and at ,.aval shore sta a- tions the day was also observed with memorial services for the 22 sailors lost in, the sinking of the American transport Antilles.
 At Central Presbyterian church hero the president and Mrs Wilson heard tho Rev. I)r. James IT. Taylor utter tlia complications:
 Remembering always the teachings of Christ, we must believe that our caueo at this time is just. We pray. theerfore, o God, that the liberty and democracy with which our nation is biesced shall be shared with peoples lesn fortunate. even at tho cost of tho blood of our sons. May tho time come speedily when nations, great and small. powerful or weak. may be free to work out their ideals without threats or menace. May we be part of Thy agency. Thy agency on earth to bring these blessings to the world"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
PRESIDENT WILSON IS
 GATHERING TESTIMONY
From Prominent Americans Recently
 Returned From Europe.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-From a num- Der of prominent Americans recently returned from European war fronts President Wilson is gathering first hand testimony concerning conditions there and among civilian populations of Americas allies. Men who have made observations within the last few weeks across the water have been well come visitors to the White House. where they have been piled with ques- tions by the president.
 So far the answers almost universal ly have been that the great mass of civilians of Franche, England, Russia, Italy nd other allies want no cessa- tion of the war until Germany's men, acc is removed. Peace agitation, food riots and ether seeming indications of 'dissatisfac ct1on, reported occasionally by cable from allied countries, said to be caused by only small portions of the peoples, represent the spirit of the nations no more than cases of draft resistance represent Americas ideas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

| that a special meeting of tho French cabinet has been hold for the purpose of deciding upon the question of allied co-operaticE on tho Italian front, Flanders has dlsd down to some ex- tent, except for artillery dueis. The British, however, have bettered their positions along the Yprea- -Rouiers rail- gians and French have catured several
 important salients in the region of Dixmude. Along the Aisne front the French arc violently bombarding tho German positions and 1t is probable
 that soon again they will deliver an- strokes toward Laon, their objective in the recent fighting. An attack by the Germans near the Froidmont farm was repulsed.
 of the head of the Gulf of Finland the Germans for several days have re- mained quiescent, making no endeav- or to land further forces on the main twice last week. No large infantry actions have taken place along the Russian front. On the contrary there has been a return to the fraternizing between the Russians and Germans which was noticeable some time ago on various sectors. Near Illoukst and in the region of Krevo such efforts have been noticed. In the former sec- tors scores of Russians who had gone out to meet the enemy on a footing of friendship were dispersed by the fire of the Russian artillery.
 British airmen daily are flying over joints behind the line in Belgium held by the Germans and dropping bombs upon military positions and airdromes Bffway functions have been bombed effectively and explosives have been loosened several times on the Sparap- pe1hoek and Enge1 airdromes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

<fe Austro-German armies under the command of Emperor Charles, who has as his chief assistant the brilli- shaking the entire Italian line from the Julian Alps region to the Adriatfc Sea- Having pressed back the Italians at several points upon Italian soil, the combined enemy forces have nov pushed forward on the Italian left wing and captured Cividale, northeast of -Udine, and are nearing the plains beyond. In addition the Austrian town of Gorizia, a point of great strategic value on the Isonzo river' has been
 According to the latest Berlin ofh- cial Communication 100000 Italians have been made prisoner and more than 700 guns have fallen into Austro-Ger- man hands. The second and third Italian armies are declared to be in retreat. Rome admits the falling back of the second army, asserting that cowardice similar to that shown by the RussiaHs in Galicia was exhibited in the face of the foe, the Italians sur rendering or retreatfns without giv- ing battle, permitting the breaking of the left wing and thereby offering easy access to the town of Cfvfda1e.
 Prior to falling back, however, the Italians destroyed all their depots and stores and Civida1e was on fire when the Austro-Germans entered it.
 Possibly the Italians in this region, who are declared by Rome to be re- plains. will turn about and meet the enemy in open country fighting.
 If they do not and the enemy is able to keep up westward the fast pace that has been maintained since the com mencement of the operation, the great CT part of the Italian forces along the northeastern line will be threatened with capture. The situation is so grave
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
AMERICAN TROOPS HAVE
 FIRED THEIR FIRST SHOT
Allies Look for a Great Display When
 They "Go Over the Top"

London, Oct. 28.-News that the American troops have fired their first shot of the war on the western front took the place of honor in the Sunday papers with the first American off, cial statement from Paris. The an nouncement was received with great men who are here. They said 1t would carry profound satisfaction to- the people of America. Telling of' the event, the correspondent of the Week. ly Despatch says:
 "The allies are extremely fortunate in having American troops take a place in the line at a comparatively quiet time of the year. During the winter they will have ample opportu- nifty of mastering the intricacies of trench warfare which never can be taught satisfactorily behind the lines. Within four or five months they should become seasoned troops and the allies confidently look to a great display when they go over the top.'"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
A SWEEPING TRANSFER
 OF MEN AT CAMP DEVENs
To Be Made Before the End of the
 Present Week.

Aver, Mass. Oct. 2s.-Six thousand men of New England's national army division will be wearing new insignia before the end of the present week, according to a reorganization plan an- nounced at Camp Devens today.
 A sleeping transfer of the men in the cantonment will bring about the change. S1any men of the infantry are to chatlge their blue hat cords for the red of the artillery: and men of the artillery to be shifted to don the blue of the infantry or the insignia of the signal corps.
 The transfers are the result of tabu- 1ations of the physical qualifications, mental capacities and general individ- . uaI fitness = the men for different branches of the service, gauged by ob- servation of their officers during the first weeks of their training. Their mechanical ability also plays an inn portant part in their selection for the transfer to other units.
 The shifting of the men, while it will disorganize the strictly community makeup of the regiments and bat talions, will go far towards improving the efficiency of the entire division if the expectations of army authorities are realized.
 The first actual battle formation manoeuvres will take place this week when on Hill 76,' so narned in honor of the divisions number in the army men of the 302nd Infantry will shir- miSh over shell craters and shell holes, and then into bayonet hand-to- hand fighting with sapling dummies all of their cNn making.
 The men of Major Barlow's battalion of that regiment have themselves con- strrcted the fghting. area on the 65 athletic bowl, according to the latest plans of actual battlefie1ds in Europe,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
SOME OF SUNDAYS
 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS.
Gov. John G. Townsend of Delaware
 Injured, Mrs. Townsend Killed.

Wilmington, Del, Oct. 2s.-Gov. John G. Townsend, Jr., was injured and Mrs. Townsend is dead as the re- suit of an automobile accident late last night. While returning to their home at Selbyville from Newark, where the governor was the speaker at the cor rerstone laying of a new dormitory for the woman's college, they encountered a storm and suddenly a team loomed up ohead of them. The governor threw On the brakes of his motor car and it skidded, turning over twice. The gov- ernor was thrown clear and not badly car and died few minutes after he had freed her.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
German Plan for
 Invasion of Brazil
REVEALED IN TRANSLATION OF
 LUx5URe DISPATCHES
A, SENSATION CREATED
Newspapers of Rio Janeiro Demand Publication of the Despitches, Which Have Been sent to Washington for Translation.

Buenos Aires, Got. 2s-A sensation has been occasioned here by the pub lfeation of despatches from Rio Janei- TO asserting that the Brazilian foreign minister has made it known that translation of despatches sent by Count LuxxbtCg, through the medium of the Swedish legation, while the count was German minister to Ar gentina, has revealed 6 project for a German invasion of Southern Brazil.
 Government Criticized.
 The newspapers here demand that the government publish the Luxburg despatches or else authorize their pulp catien by foreign government. (The despatches were sent to Washington for translation and the foreign gov- ernment' referred to evidently Is the ernment is being criticized for its si- lenc6
 ruary that bands of armed Germans. presumably sailors intarned in Argen- iihR, had crossed the Brazilian border, deputy, at that time denounced oper- atiens carried on in southern Brazil, where there is large German ele- ment, in connection with the Hamburg colonization company. It was report ed that this company purposed to col enisa a section of southern Brazil, ad- nitting only Germans. In April it was reported that Germans in south- era Bregii were concentrating and that a German insurreetion was being pianned :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
GOVERNMENT prsBURSED
 $1,ooo, 100000 DURING OCTOBER
An Average Expenditure of Approxi-
 mateIy $42,60O, ,ooo Daily.

Washington. Oct. 2s.-Goyernment expenditures of one billion dollars Is the record which the month of Octo- Der has established at the treasury loans to tho allies, may exceed even
 Thus far it stands at sss6,s4a, ,ss7, with yesterdays spending not inelud" ed, For the twenty-three working days thus far counted, 1t shows ave 34a, ,eoo.o .o00 daily, or almost as0,ooo a ninutes day and night. Expenditures for last Friday, the latest record pub- lished. were sss.a7s,s4s. but this was ord,
 A two billion deiiar month officials assert. is not far off. It may be reached with the retirement of short out of Liberty bond receipts by mid winter,
 Expenditures for the fiscal year thus far have reached the total of s3.44e,- resented by loans to the allies. These loans and the interest upon them are to be repaid to the government by the borrowers and, therefore, dc not represent actual expense te the Amer
 oeteber'a volume of funds paid cut Is made up as feilewa. for the army and navy, the shipping, the aircraft Pfeduction beard. the f6ed adninis- tratien, the maintenance of domestic governmental machinery and all atber federal government activities, a995.- sse.soo.
 Interest en shert time certificates of indebtedness and Linterest anthe public debt sa,45a,7ea,
 For maintenaaee of the Panama Ca nal s1,haa, ,o6a,
 Fer redemption of certificates ef in- debtedness Issued in anticipation ef Liberty bond receipts ef the second issue, e19a.9s4 .s6A
 For bonds, interest," bearing notes and certificates retired, aso0.
 For the redemption of enc year treasury notes, s5,057 ,oo0,
 For the retirement of national bank and federal reserve bank notes $1, ,872,- a66,
 For loans to the allies s444, 900, ,ooo.
 Total ses5,94a, sS7.
 During the corresponding period of the war, the total was $81 ,oa6. .s66. The total expenditures of the current fiscal year to date $a.44d.e5a,7a4. compared with saa1, ,sas,s1S during the same per- iod last ycar. .-sss ass
 Because of the large issue of short time certificates of indebtedness this month. the governments receipts have been greater than it's expenditures and total $1,oe0,064,s This Is almost twenty times the amount, s64, ,651, ,9os, received during the corresponding per tod last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
TWO GUNNER'S MATES LOST
 BY CAPSIZING OF BARGE
They Were Attached to Deep Sea Div.
 ing Force of the Navy.

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 28-Two war rant officers attached to deep sea diving force of the United States navy lost their lives by the capsizing of a barge in storm early yesterday. They were Rudolph Zugehor son of B. C. Zugehor of Webster, N. r.. and Charles Henry B1inn of Minneapolis Both were gunners mates, second class Michaels, they went on a deep sea div ing barge in tow of a warship when a heavy sea raised by sudden squall overturned the barge. The warshfp lowered boats in the. midst of the tenn pest and succeeded in rescuing Mi chaels but the other men were drown ed. -
 Zugehor was 23 years of age. Blinn was 24. The barge was saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
A HOT DISCUSSION
 ENDED IN STABBING
Vincenzo Ferrico Held at Waterbury for Assault With Intent to Kill.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Oct 2s.-vincen- 20 F'errico, B, a factory operative, se- riously stabbed John Jennard twice below the heart with a knife in a Brooklyn stone yard tonight after they
 had had a hot discussion. Ferrico ran to his home half mile off and when the house was surrounded took refuge on the roof. After a patrol man had fired one shot F'errico gave himself up. He was locked up, charg- ed with assault with intent to kill Jennard received medical attendance at his home. The wounds are seri- OuS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
Boy Killed at Ansonia.

Ansonia, Conn.,, Oct. 28-Michae1 Clifford. z years old, died today from injuries he sustained when he darted into an automobile driven by Samuel Dworken of this place. Tn epolice say that the boy was stealing a ride" on g. trolley in Bridge street and when ordered off ran into the motor car His skull was fractured. Dworkin was not held, although it is alleged that his car was proceeding on the wrong side of the street. Coroner Mix has ordered an Investigation tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
NEW YORK oyERsUsscRisEs
 MAXIMUM ALLOTMENT
Final Returns in From Only . Small
 Part of the District.

New York. Oct 2S.-Indications that the $1,5O0, ,O0O, 900 maximum Liberty loan allotment of the New York fed eral reserve district has been heavily over-subscribed, grew today when it was found that up to early evening $1,335, ,705.850 had been actually re- ceived at the federal reserve bank with final returns in from only a small part of the district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

According to evidence gathered at Vancouver army camp, mules have been stabbed and bread was found poisoned German spies are thought to be at work again.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
Man Hit in Bridoeport.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Oct. 28.-Herman Streicher, aged b6, Of this city, was struck by an automobile at the corner of Main and Elm streets this afternoon and so badly hurt that hospital physi- clans hold out little hope of his re- covery. Streicher was crossing the street when an automobile driven by Mrs. Mary Papa1is of this city swerved sharply and knocked him to the side walk against a fire hydrant, crushing force of the blow breaking the tydrant-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
ARMED GUARDS INCREASED
 AT ALL STOcKYARDS
Grain Elevators and Warehouses Tn
 Greater New York.

New York, Oct. 2s.-Food Adminis- frator Williams announced tonight fhet, in compliance with instructions from Herbert c. Hoover, the number Of hrmed guards had been increased in all stockyards, grain elevators and food warehouses in Greater New York The precaution was taken because of re- ports which have reached Mir. Hoover that alien enemies are plotting the IlestrIfc<jon of food supplies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

Tho executive council of the Aneri can Federation of Labor has decided to participate in an international con- ference of workmen and Socialists of all countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH
 OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Action Taken by the Board of Health of Newport.

Newport, R L, Oct. 2s-The board of health of this city has invited the federal public health service to detail Q medical officer as sanitary adviser to the board for the duration of the war. The board also has asked the ro-operation of the state board of heafth in its efforts to do everything possible to safeguard the health of soldiers and sailors quartered here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29

Perry c. Hays, of Mendon, Ohio., one of the Consular Service men of the United States. declared that the Chil- can army Is pro German and the navy prO-Ally.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
OBSERVANCE OF FOUNDERS
 DAY AT WHEATON COLLEGE
A New Chapel, Like Old Meeting
 House, Was Dedicated.

Norton, Mass, Oct 2s.-The dedi- cation of a new chapel, built along land meetinghouse, marked the ob- servance of Founders Day at Whea- ton College yesterday. Governor Mc- Call, Ralph Adams Cram cf Boston, architect of the chapel, and President Samuel Valentine Cole of the college delivered addresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
PREMIER KERENsKY
 HAS GONE TO THE FRONT.
War Minister Begins Reorganization of
 the Russian Army.

Petrograd. Oct. 2S.-Premier Keren- sky has gone to the front. The news papers today publish a note to the effect that the war minister has begun the elaboration of a scheme for the reorganization or part of the army on the basis of separate nationalities
 As the result of the continuance of disorders, martial law has been pro- mlaimed in many cities and towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
RPPEA1 FOR RELIEF OF
 ARMENIANS AND SYRfANs
President Wilson Addresses Statement
 to American People.

Washington, Oct. 28.-President Will son tonight appealed to the American people again to contribute to the re- lief of stricken Armenian and Syrian peoples. The situation among more than 100000 destitute survivors Of Turkish atrocities, he said, is "so dis tressing as to make a special appeal 10 the sympathies of all"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-29
ASKS COOPERATION
 IN CONSERVING FOOD.
President Wilson Calls Upon Every Home and Eating
 Place to Pledge Its Support
INAUGURATES THE FAMILY ENROLMENT WEEK

Everybody in the Country Will be Asked Become Mem Der of the Food Admnistraton-People Requested to Economize in the Use of Food, Insure Ade- quate Supply Both for Our Own Soldiers and for the Civil Population and the Armies of the Allies-By Doing May Obtain and Establish Reasonable Prices at Home.