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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
OBITUARY
Selden SeIden Connor


 Augusta, Maine, July 9.-S1eden Sel- den Common, governor of Maine for three terms from 1878 to 1879. died at his home here today after a long ill., ness.
 General Common served with distinc- ton in the Civil war enlisting as a private and rising to the rank of lieu tenant colonel the first year. He was promoted to colonel in 1864 and after the war was given the rank of bri- gadier general of volunteers. He had been senior vice commander-in-ch chief of the Grand Army and also of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
 Charles Clark Mum.
 Springfield, Mass, July 9.-Charles Clark Mum, author of several novels of New England life, died at his home here last night after a brief illness. MT Mum, who was born at Southing- ton, Conn, in 1848, was a commercial traveller for many years and was pres ident of a manufacturing concern at Thompsonville, Conn.
 Miss Katherine Abbott Sanborn.
 Eolliston, Mass, July 9.-Miss Kath- crime Abbott Sanborn (Kate Sanborn) author, who earned her first money by writing while still wearing short frocks, died here today at the age of 79. Miss Sanborn was formerly pro- lessor of English literature at Smith college, and in recent years had 'lec- tured on literary torlcn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
MAY INVESTIGATE METAL
 TRADES ASSOCIATION
In Connection With Strikes at Ship
 building Plants.

New York, July 9.-Roland B. Ma hany, federal mediator in charge of the governments effort to compose the diff ferences between striking workmen and shipbuilding concerns in this dis trict, in a statement issued tonight, intimated that several large com panies, members of the National Metal Trades Association, may be subjected to a federal investigation. These con- cerns are said to be exerting pressure to prevent smaller builders coming to an agreement with employees.
 A1r Mahany characterized as un- true the charge that the workers took advantage of war conditions to press their demands. The patriotism of the
 men is not in question, he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

in apparently to save the Austrian po- sitions.
 A further advance of the Russians towards the Siwka river, thirty miles west of Halicz, would make most per ilous the retention by the Austro- Germans of their present line from Zlochoff to Halicz would compel, at least the evacuation of Halicz. That their f1anking movement may have added security, the Russians have been attacking the Austrians along the Bystritsa- -Sololvina, southeast of Stanis1au but with no important gain of ground yet.
 Again the French have thrown back German efforts to reach the line of the CheInin des Danes The German crown prince has been reckless in his expenditure of men, but all to no avail, a S the French still hold tight to the important positions south of Laon-
 Along the British front in France, on the Austro-Ita.lian front and in Ma cedonia there has been little infantry activity, only raids and accommodating en gements being reported. Along the Mesopotamia-Pe Persian frontier the Russian troops have evacuated several towns in the mountains, including Khanikin, on the Dia1a river, west of kernanShah.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
ANOTHER CONFERENCE OF
 ENTENTE ALLIES FLANNEL
Matter Has Been srouHht Up ir ths
 House of con1rcrs.

London. July 9.-The subject of ar entente conference such aq naH pro- posed by Russia was brought un iu me house of commons today Arawcrirr a question on this point Tors Ign Err- cretary Balfour let ft Joe known that the allies had been considering the constitution of such conference.
 A declaration issued bv tha Rusaidr provisional government iaEt week ga Is Russia's representatives would he ir structed to insist upon the application to foreign politics of the general prir- ciples proclaimed by the Ruszfa1 rev olutiouary goverument Tu this com nection the government deprecated trr enforcement Of the change iu tho ruf- ership of Greece. regarding i1terfer ence in the internal affairs Of Greece as not permissible.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
DENIALS MADE BY
 INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
That Their Organization is Under
 German Influence

Globe. Ariz., July 9.--Categorical denials were made today by the rep reSentatiVeS of the Industrial Workers of the World that their organization was under German influence. that a revolutionary movement has been plan ned by the Industrial Workers of the World and that guns or ammunition had been cached in mining camps and elsewhere.
 This denial was made at the meet ing of the I. w. w. committee and the state and federal joint mediation metal strike in this district
 It was brought out that the l. w W. has an interlockiug plan for strikes in the southwest by which strike which has been won at one camp can not be called off until strikes in oth- CT camps where I. w. w. demands have been made, have been won. This applies to Butte, Mont; Bisbee and Globe, Ariz, and other southwestern cooper
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
DOES KAISER SEEK
 TO COERCE NEUTRALS?
Washington Believes Pressure is
 Brought on Scandinavians.

Washington. July 9.-Conjecture as to the purpose of the conference be- tween Emperor William and the neu- tral ambassadors and ministers. rang dalI the way from new peace pro- posaLs to threats of drastic action against the north European neutrals in the event that they should yield to the United States and refuse to continue to supply Germany with food and raw materials.
 The general belief is that the em- peror is making it plain to the Scan dinavians that if they allow their ter ritorial waters to be patrolled or mined by the entente allies or refuse to con tinue to exchange goods with Ger many. he will regard the action as a breach of neutrality and as an act of hostility towards Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
Farmers Respond
 to Call for Food
FARM CROPS WILL MAKE NEW
 HIGH RECORDS
CORN WHEAT RYE STUDS
Forecast of Principal Food Crops
 Places the Production at 6,093, 900, 900 Bushels-Corn is in the Lead-To-
 baceo Crop Also Breaks All Records.

Washington. July 9.-A billion bush els increase over last years produc- tion in the principal food crops is the response American farmers have made to President Wilson's mid-April ap- peal saying that upon them rests the fate Of the war and the fate of na- tions."
 Forecast of Food Crops.
 The extent of the farmers response was disclosed today when a produc- tion of 6,093 3,O00, 900 bushels of princi- pal food crops was forecasted in the department of agriculture's July crop report It shows this years corn crop will be the largest in history and that four, and possibly five other crops will make new high records. Corn Will Exceed 5000 ooo, ,ooo susheI
 The corn crop, which for the first time will exceed three billions of bush els, shows an increase of 541 ,O0O 0OO bushels over last year with a total of SPA 900 bushels. The total acre last year.
 67s,ooo,ooo Bushels Wheat.
 The combined winter and spring more than last years, with a total of 67S. .000, 900 bushels
 Barley, with prospects of the third largest crop ever grown, will exceed last years production by B, ,000, 900 bushels, with an output of 214 1000, ,0OO bushels.
 Oats Slightly Under Record.
 Oats promise to exceed last years crop by POI 100000 bushels, the total production being forecast at 1, ,453, ,000,- 900 bushels. That is slightly under the record.
 Record Crop of Potatoes
 White potato production, on a 9 1-2 per cent in acreage, will be a record crop. with 472, 0O0, 900 bushels or 167.- COG, 900 bushels more than last year. not taking into account the home gar den production which this year Is much larger than ever before.
 Plenty of Rye.
 Rye, another record crop this year will amount to 56.100, 900 bushels. or S,700,O00 bushels more than last year.
 Sweet potatoes will register a new high total with S2.20O,000 bushels. or II .O00,000 bushels more than last year.
 Rice production will be 34400,00O bushels, the second largest crop ever produced.
 Production of tobacco will break an- other record with a crop of 1215, ,0O0,- GOO pounds, which is 64 900 900 pounds more than was grown last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
C0Idman-Berkman
 Get Two Years
JUDGE MAYER IMPOSED MAXI
 MUM PENALTY
ARE FINED $1O,OOO EACH
Anarchists Were Found Guilty of Con- spiracy to Obstruct Operation of the SeIective Draft Law-Taken to Fed . eraI Penitentiaries.

New York, July 9.-Emma Goldman and Alexander Berknan, anarchists were found guilty of conspiracy to ob struct operation of the selective draft law by a jury in the federal court here tonight Judge Mayer imposed the maximum penalty of two years in the federal penitentiary and a fine of $10,- oO0 upon each of the prisoners. Liable to be Deported. In addition to the severe sentence, Miss Goldman and Berkman are liable to be deported. BerkInan is not a citizen but Miss Goldman claims cit izenship only by her fathers applica- tion.
 The jury deliberated forty minutes and the -yfiled into the courtroom it was expected if their verdict was against the prisoners, a demonstra- tion would be made by many anar- chiSts present. There was no dis order, however, and when Judge Mayer passed sentence the anarchists appear ed to be completely awed. In sentencing the prisoners Judge Mayer said he regretted they had not put their abilities to better use, since they could have been highly infiu- encing elements in imparting knowI- edge to the foreigners who come here. s He added the government lis part of our lives and we are part of it's life, and so it shall remain the greatest standard in the world of true democra- cy."
 Asked to Have Verdict Set Aside.
 Miss Goldman asked to have the verdict set aside on ''all the grounds and all the formalities.' It was ar ranged that time would be allowed the convicted anarchists to make the form appeal for a new trial.
 The prisoners pedigrees were taken, Berkman saying he was born in St. Petersburg fl years ago. Miss Gold man gave her birthplace as Kovno, Russia. She said she is 4S years old.
 We are convicted because we are anarchists" Berkman said. We. were convicted out of prejudice"
 ''The very fact that we were denied a few days reprieve is because we are anarchists Miss Goldman declared and it shows the prejudiced attitude of the court. We were frank and out spoken and we sood by our convic- tionS."
 Started for Prison.
 Emma Goldman and Alexander Berknan, anarchists, convicted here tonight of conspiracy to obstruct op- erati'0n of the selective draft law, started for prison in the custody of Federal marshals a few hours after the verdict had been returned.
 Berkman will be taken to the fed era1 peniten tiary at Atlanta, Ga, and Miss Goldman will be taken to the state penitentiary at Jefferson City. Mo. Each was sentenced by Federal Judge Mayer to the maximum penalty of two years Imprisonment and to pay a fine of S10,OO0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
UNITED STATES WILLING
 TO FINANCE RUSSIA.
Members of Root Commission Give Minister of Finance Assurance.

Petrograd, July s-Cyrus McCor- mick of Chicago and Samuel w. Vertron of New York, members of the Root commission, have held a confer
 ence with A. l. Shingaroff, Russian tives of the foreign ministry. The subjects discussed were Russias needs in relation to American exchange and the future Russo American financial policy. The American delegates an nOunced that their government is ready to give Russia large financial support. The financial report was communi- cated to Washington as soon as com- pleted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
KAISER EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE
 IN IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR
In His Opposition to Reichstae's Plan
 to Commit Germany to Peace

Copenhagen, July 9.-A sharply cen sored Berlin special despatch says that the emperor at yesterdays au- dience expressed confidence in the i'm perial chancellor and approved Dr. von -Hollweg's course in op- posing the reichstag demand to com init Germany to peace without annex ations or indemnities.
 The Berlin Tageblatt says that the all-day conferences of the reichstag middle parties and moderate socialists brought the parties near to an agree ment regarding the questions of peace terms and internal reforms
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
MILITARY LEADER OF
 MANCHUS HAS RESIGNED.
Fighting Between the Republicans and
 .ImperiaIists Has Ceased.

London, July 10.-GeneraI Chang Hsun, leader of the attempt to place the Manchus again on the throne of China has resigned all his offices and handed over the administration of af
 fairs in Picking to General Wang, who is a friend of Tuan Chi Jui, leader of the republican forces. Special des- patches from Peking and Tientsin add that the fighting between the republi- cans and inperialists has ceased and that the republicans surround Picking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
NATIVES OF HAWAII
 ARE EAGER TO FIGHT
Urgent Pleas by 5000 MiIitiannen Con- veyed by Their Delegate to Congress.

Washington. July 9-Urgent pleas to be sent to France to join the AmeIscan forces in France are being made by three thousand Hawaiian militiamen according to J. Kuhio Kalanianao1e, the Hawaiian delegate to congress, who is urging favorable action by the war department. The question of food supply, it is said en- ters into the problem of what disposi- ton is to be made of the Hawaiian forces. for Hawaii is looked to furnish much of the United States sugar and rice needs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
RUMoR THAT DRAFT
 IS TO BE MADE SATURDAY
Unofficial Indication That 637, 900 Will
 Be Selected.

Washington, July 9.-Unoficialiy, 1t was indicated today that 687 900 Is the number of men to be selected for the first National war army from the mil lions registered June 5. Probably twice that number of names will be drawn as the number of exemptions to be allowed is estimated al fifty per cent Next Saturday is understood to have been tentatively fixed upon as the date for the drawing, although no announcement has been made by the provost marshal- generals omce.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
APPEAL MADE TO THE
 PATRIOTISM OF MAcH1NtsTs
Of the American and British Artillery
 Company of Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn. Ju.y 9.-Wiiliam F. Blackman. member of the federal conclliation board. addressed The ma chiuists of the American and British Artillery company at a. meeting here tonight. He based his plea upon ra triotic grounds. as the company Ie making guns for the government
 No action looking to a strike waH taken at the meeting and Biackn1an said he was hopeful that the. matter would be settled amicabiy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
RUSSIAN WAR MISSION
 ENTERTAINED AT LUNCH
Russian American Chamber of Com nerce Host to Envoys in New York.

New York, July 9.-The visiting members of the Russian war mission
 headed by Ambassador Bakhemstieff were to be entertained at Luncheon here today by the Russian American Chamber of Commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

In the list of claimants for shares
 | of the $1,000 which the Government offered for information as to "Oliver Osborne" continues to grow each par ticular claimant will receivee little
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Washington. July 9.-The last steT necessary to make the entire %atIonaI guard available for duty in France was taken today by President Wilson with the issue of proclamation draft ing the state troops into the army Of the United States on Aug 8.
 Subject to Foreign Service.
 To make certain that the purpose Of the national defense act is carried out.
 Continued on Page 6, 4th col.l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
Casualties in London Air Raid.

London, July "A revised list of
 ne casualties In Saturdays air raid, as officially announced tonight, fol- lows: Killed in the metropolitan area: 29 men, six women, five children; in jured, 9S men, Al women, 52 children. In Thanet Island: Killed, man, 2 women. Injured, 2 women, 1 child.
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HolIweg Again Confers With Kaiser.
 Amsterdam, July 9.-The German imperial chancellor Dr. von Beth mann-Hollweg, had another conference with Emperor William today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
Commissioner of Domestic Animals.

Hartford, Conn.,, July 9.-James M. Whittlesey of Morris was today ap- pointed commissioner of domestic an imals for a term of four years. He succeeds Jeffery O. Phelps, Jr., of Simsbury, whose term expires July IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Some of the German Federal States, says the Tagliche Rundschau have decided to oppose several decisions of the Constitution Committee nota bly, the demand for responsible Imperial
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

In eleven large shiPyards in Japan 1S9 vessels, each exceeding 1000 tons. and with an aggregate tonnage of 94S,O34, are on the ways. Many of the vessels are ready for launching, while others have ust been laid down.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
State TrOOpStO be
 Drafted August 5
PROCLAMATION HAS BEEN fssU.
 ED BY PRESIDENT WILSON
TO LOSE MILITIA STATUS

Guardsnen Are Called in Two inere. nents to Mobilize July IS and B. Connecticut Troops on Latter Date Will be Subject to Service Abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10
Condensed Telegrams

E. C. Benedict has endowed a $500 900 hospital at Greenwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

The Kaiser has decided that all Ger mar men who have been made pris oners of war will receive the Iron Cross on their return home after the war, if they can prove they did not surrender voluntarily.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

American troops are beginning work on the first section of the vast avia- tion training camp which will ac commodate several thousand pilots.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Having supported herself as an un dergraduate in Smith College by cob bling shoes, Elizabeth M. Dana will go to France to perform reconstruction work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

According to the London Express, a personal friend of the Empress Zita.. of Austria has informed certain mem bers of the Commons that she Is ex- erting herself strongly in favor of France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Maor General Pershing m Speaking of the Fourth of July said that the sincerity and depth of French gratitude to America was evident everywhere"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Twenty Inemen employed by the United Electric Light and Water com pany, New Britain, went on strike for an increase in wages and eight hours a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

According to report to Amsterdan m Turkey will deport all Greeks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

With the figures still incomplete for
 registration in Porto Rico, for select committee announced that the total will exceed 100, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

The Italian coal beavers on strike at piers along the New York water
 front for an increase of from 40 to
 50 cents an hour returned to work. The strike was compromised.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

| An additional number of armed American yachts have arrived at French port, according to Le Matin. l The crews were cordially greeted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Mistaken for burglar as he climbed the rear fence at the home of a friend in Philadelphia, William Hess, 21 years old, was shot and killed by po- liCeman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Alfred E. BaIkcon1 of Pawtucket died yesterday morning from injuries re- ceived while riding in an automobile which was struck by an electric car near Rocky Point Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

The American Field unit sent to France by the Leland Stanford Uni versity last February was cited by General Mangin in the days order to the division.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Hamburn, Altoona and presumably other German cities will have no pota- toes this week nor will any be avail able until the new potatoes begin to come in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Edward Mosciw of Carmel, N. Y- hurled from his speeding motorcycle in a collision with a deer in the dark ness. escaped without injury. The deer was stunned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Premier Dato of Spain denied it was his intention to dissolve the Chambers in view of the international situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

The process of weedins out Gernna ns attached to the Swiss Legation and to Swiss consulates throughout the coun- try is in full swing. Five men have been deported.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-10

Sailing vessels near British waters must hereafter be lowed, under orders from the Admiralty. after July IS, pre- sunably to avoid the mines which drift around the harbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
DIVIDES ITS LINES
Will Be Grouped Under East
and West Divisions

Atlanta, Jan. 1.-THE various lines
Of the Southern Railway Company-th
Cincinnati, New Orleans e. Texas Pa
cfc Railway Company, the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad Company, the
Now Orleans & Northeastern Railroad
Company and the Northern Alabama
Railway Company hereafter be
grouped for the purpose of administra-
ton as Lines East" and Lines West"
of the Southern Railway System.
No consolidation is planned, the cor
porate identity of all lines affected to
be preserved as heretofore, according
to a statement issued here to-day by
President Fairfax Harrison. The Lines
East" will be made up Of those portions
of the system east and north Of the old
T.. T., V. e. G.. line, from Chattanooga TO
Brunswick.
The Lines West" will be made up
the other lines of the Southern Railway
Company, and including the c., n. o.
q j. =. halfway ana bht n NJ ~ is"i'
road, the n. o. & N. Z. Railroad and
the Northern Alabama Railway.
J. NJ. Culp, for many years vice-presi-
dent Of the Southern, has been retired
from active duty and hereafter will
serve in an advisory capacity.
Administration of the traffic depart
ment will be under I. C.. Powell, vice
president, at Cincinnati, and Lincoln
Green, formerly freight traffic manager
Of the Southern, who is promoted to
president, with headquarters at
Washington.
f. H. Coapmsn, formerly vice-presi-
dent and general manager of the
Southern. becomes vice-president in
charge of operation of all lines. G.. r..
Loyal, formerly general superintend-
ent of the middle district Of the South
ern, was selected as assistant to Vice
President Coapman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-18

matter of fact would voluntarily in
crease reserves in boom times were it
feasible to do so. Unfortunately, it
isn't, for that bank acting individually
which pursued a prudent course when
other institutions were loaning up
t. the limit would lose its customers.
The conservative institution must,
therefore, follow the pace set by the
institutions which loan without re-
straint up to the legal limit, which
sometimes is beyond the limit Of
prudence.
1t is reasonably sure that the Re
serve Board would exercise such
power only when absolutely neces-
Sary, and then with the utmost eau
ton. Wherein the banks would suf-
fer more than would be necessary
for their own safety and that of the
whole country it is hard TO see. At
any rate much more good than harm
would come from the adoption of the
proposal.