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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
WILSON CONSIDERS CONTROL.
May Address Congress. Urging Leeisla-
tion IL Unification Plan Fails.

tI0h tUhIncatIon Plan Fails.
Washington. Dec. 6-President Will
son today took up the interstate COM
merce commissions recommendations
for the government operation Of rail-
roads in the event that congress does
not act to permit their unification dur
ing the war.
The president went over the recon-
mendations with the possibility that he
might also make some recommenda-
tions to congress on the subject. It is
not improbable that the president
might address congress on the subject
at some near date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
Brazil Likes Message.

Buenos Aires, Dec, 6.-President Will
sons message. L'Action says. finds
sympathetic echo in the hearts of all
people who have mot lost their love
OF liberty:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
1.-TWO AMERICANS KILLED.

General Pefshins REPORTS Casualties
in Recent Action.
Washington, Dec. 6.-Gen. John J..
Pershing yesterday reported to the war
department the names OF two men
killed in action in France, seven men
severely wounded. and four slightly
wounded.
The casualties occurred between
Nov. IL and II. General Pershing's
message gave no details, but the men
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
RAILWAY POOL UP TO CONGRESS
Interstate Commerce Board StartIes
Lawmakers With Warnino.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Interstate
commerce commission startled congress
with warning of an impending break
down OF the transportation system of
the country under the strain OF war de-
mands and proposed immediate emer-
gency legislation to avert the caIam-
ity.
The commission proposed choice by
congress Of one Of the following two
proposals to deal with domestic crisis
second to none since the United States
entered the wax.
1. Suspension OF the antitrust laws
applying to common carriers for the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
br;ti.h Make sIiaht Advance.

London, Dec. 6.-The British have
advanced their line slightly southwest
of La vaquerie on the Cambria front,
it is announced officially.
On Tuesday night, the official report
says, the British troops withdrew to
the southwest Of Noyelles Sur L'esceut
and Bourbon wood.
The withdrawal. it is added was ac-
complished without the Germans ap-
pearing to be aware Of it until late
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06

are believed to have been with units
occupying front line trenches in
France.
The Dead.
Those killed were:
Corporal Virgil G.. Winebrenner. in
fantry, Npv, IL. Father, Andrew J.
WinebrenHer Morion Ind.
Private Peter WoJtaaewicz, infantry,
Nov 1e, energency. Address Mrs.
Issilie Wotsaass 1880 West Eigh.
Itsenth place. Chicago.
Seriously Wounded.
Those severely wounded are:
Private John A. viole, infantry, Nov.
IA. Father. Nicholas Viole, Reggie
Calabria, Italy.
Sergt. Harvey L. Haburne, infantry,
Nov. IL Father, s. B F. Haburne,
GAINESVILLE, Va.
Private Darwin P. Kragle,, infantry,
Nov II. Father. J. w. Kragle, St
James. Mo.
Private BENJAMIN H. Love. infantry
Nov. II. Mother. Mrs. Ellen Alien
IBrandenberg. Ky.
Private Paul Crabtree. infantry, Nov
13. Mother, Mrs. Mary crabtree, Ports
mouth, %.
Private Andrew J. Hensley, infantry,
Nov. 49, Father, John Hensley, Rasp-
berry, Ark.
Private Lester Ritchey, infantry
Nov. Is. Mother Mrs. Maude Ritchey,
Salem, o.
Slightly Wounded.
The Slightly wounded were:
CORPORAL Gus Pardue, infantry, Nov.
10. Father w. r. Pardue, Mannon.
New Boston, III.
Private David A. Saunders, infantry.
Nov. 16. Friend. Frank Durant, a74s
Ellis avenue, Chicago
Private Mark C. Dufendach, infan-
try, Nov. II. Father, Edward H. Du-
fendach, 800 Walnut street, Hunting
burg, Ind. |
Corporal Harvey o. Hall, infantry
Nov. 1s. Father. Oscar F. Hall, sayan-
nah. N. Y.
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Five Enlisted M.n NJ.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Deaths of Ave
enlisted men with the army in France
from natural causes We're reported to-
day. The privates were from Massa-
chusetts, California, Ohio and New
York. x
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Er.neh patrol. Iake pri.on.r.

Paris, Dec. 6.-"Our patrols brought
back prisoners from south of St Quen-
tin, north of Allies and in Alsace,' .
says itoday's official report. "On the
right bank of the Meuse our batteries
effectively shelled enemy batteries,
which were very active between Louve-
mont and Bezonvaux.
raids against our posts north Of
Bezonvaux were repulsed. Another ef-
fort in the region Of Laragein, in up
per Alsace, met with no better sue
cess. Everywhere else the night was
quiet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
Firms al,

London. Dec. s.--
Finnish food comn
the Swedish press
dinayian aid, acconl5
from CopS3agen. sll5 = !
alton is DESPERATE. r.
able to save itself ~ =zzg
of families must sapl s7Sg =
rives soon. 1t is j, i,11f
randa, the dispatch Z,
soldier organizatisa s.
quantities of food - !!1 y. :
cut off Russian ilnI5 -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06
rBy the Associated Press.l I

loy lNo <ASSOCldlcO IIc8S.
Italian Army Headquarters in North
ern ITALY, Dec. 6.-The furious enemy
attack on the Asiago plateau has been
repulsed& with heavy losses except at
the northeastern sector around Monte
Tonderecar. where, after a desperate
struggle, which lasted until this morn
ing the enemy succeeded In occupying
some Of the Italian lines.
The fighting has been extremely
heavy with masses Of infantry engag-
ed in hand to hand combat. The first
attack on the Italian left was met and
repulsed by the twenty-second corps.
with large enemy casualties. Many
prisoners were taken,
Battle Thirty Six Hours.
The main attacks on the Italian
right was repulsed after thfrty-six
hours lighting.
Z Heavy fighting around Asiago has
developed rapidly. The enemy assaults
began with intense artillery propara-
tion followed by liquid gas and waves
of infantry.
The fighting continued thruout yes
terday and last night along the heights
Of Monte Sisemola and Monte Meletta.
This line extends nearly ten miles.
Attack and counter attack were go
ing on at the time this dispatch was
filed, leaving the final outcome still
open.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06

1lEDINGS R,AZED, I
CITY SET ON FIRE
q psopis Killed and Hun,rsds
Buildings D,sstroy crs,,s Of
~ Ships Psrist. and Tho,a, on
vsssess II Harbor May l+avs
- Killed, = Am.riean Troop Ship
8 Rtsste 6 Europe With Munl.;iens.

8 q Jehss, n. ., Dec. 6-As q 70.
- the explosion of the Amer
s10nitions slip this rsorrlina
~ one half Of the northern end
ssSS - city Of halifax has hssn do.
pyed : srsat 'lsrs e raging. the
- ars lying thick n ths stlusts,
~ hoapItals ars filled 10 over
ino an many injured are with
&fea<Mant.
eNse that the disaster had
i ehed 4hess proportions were rs-
thle afts,voon when s,om.
n eetisle With Halifax wsrs, re-
& slished By : telegraph s'om-
| ~ IN ~ rspose d. 3
81 q ~ M g. rneon was 6 ths
s eisGt tlae fire 8 Halifa,s was
Sz l " . essserol. =
- -, stert Il III ':ana-
g 3 ReeiStps yei Sor6pls otFiss, in
& r isps Elnjpry. ecs, $ of
a. D ypsis 81.
Z II y psseisns JSsSis killed,
md 1lsotS isjurs d and
Se tlSe sit u Haiifax is IN
- q tite relult Of the sxIp lesion
Il M1nlti isns ship In the l,arbor
u e is ! stinatsd ti,sr. The
n otty Ices will ruin into ti,s mil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-06

Church Marriafle6
London, Dec. 6.7st ssaS g "a 5
has been published ~
specting births. deAth6 -:
according to dipAai H.. sz]
Mail. The. law aboHd g a.sl s
riages, and illegiti ID
given the same risAt5 r. ~!
divorces are made e 7Es:ss3. q. =
consecrated ground NJ r
out ceremony.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
MAY ENLARGE STATE
 FARM FOR iNEsRfATEs.
Food Committee Takes Stens 10 Bring Matter to Attention Of Legislature.

At a meeting of about 50 or 70 Of the chiefs of police, police court judges and
 held at the state capitol at Hartford
 Wednesday a resolution was passed saying that it was the sense of the meeting that the vagrant laws and forced with the utmost strictness dur ing the coming season, and the use- fulness of the various methods of dealing with that portion Of the popu- lation which comes most to the atten- ton of these courts was also diS- cussed. It was agreed that the state farm for inebriates at Norwich has been most useful in it's work and that provisions should be made immediately by the legislature for enlarging this institution, or for esta blishing a eifni- lar one in some other part of the state.
 Judge Edward L. Steele of Hartford presided at the meeting as chairman, and a resolution was passed authoriz- ing him to appoint a committee of five to bring this matter to the attention of the legislature.
 The meeting was informed by sew eral of the chiefs of police that large number of enemy aliens were being from the various munitions factories in the state, in accordance with instructions received from Wash ington, and 1t was stated that the great majority of these men were in dustrious, respectable men who would be most desira ble for farm labor. The county agents have been informed of this fact by letter, and each county agent has been asked to place himself in immediate communication with the munitions and police authorities of his county.
 This meeting was called by Governor H. Holcomb's Connecticut com mittee of food supply. and as attend ed by both Governor HolcoTnb, who addressed the meeting, and by mem nf ha of which Robert W. Perkins of this city is a member. The committee feels that the meeting was a great success from every standpoint.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
SHEEP sffEARINc CONTEST
 AT ROBERTSON FARM
To bs Held in Cooperation With ToI-
 land and Winahan Farm Bureaus.

By invitation of George H. Robert son, the Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association in cooperation with Tol- land and Windham County Farm Bu- reaus, will hold a field day and sheep shearing contest at his farm in South Coventry. Conn. (about one mile north from Wi1lfmantic) on Friday, May 4.
 Prizes of So. $3 and g are offered In each of the following classes: Class l, hand shearing; class 2, machine shearing; class 3. hand shearing un- der IS years of age; class 4. machine shearing under IS years of age.
 The contest will start at II o'clock sharp. The programme for the af- ternoon will be as follows: 1-30, Els sentials for Success With Sheep. H. L. Garrigus; 2. Remarks on prepara- ton of wool for market. W. T. Will Hams: z.so. informal discussion of important matter pertaining to the sheep industry. led by Henry Dor rance of Plainfield. John E. Clifford, of Rockville. B. W. Ellis of Putnam and others.
 This meeting has been planned to be of especial value to all interested i nthis phase of more food and cloth ing products for New England
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
COMMITTEE DISTRIBUTING
 MANY SEED POTATOES
One Hundred and Eight Tons Have
 Been Disposed of So Far.

] The Connecticut Committee of Food Supply has been consulted by mem bers of the legislature concerning a bill now pending, relating to permits for children to be excused from school in order that they may work on the farm. The committee. after a discus sion, decided that 14 years of age should be the minimum under such law. The bill as drafted provided that children about 12 years might se cure such Q permit to leave school
 The Connecticut Committee of Food Supply up to Thursday night had dis posed of six carloads of seed potatoes to Connecticut farmers. at cost price plus freight. Efforts are now being made by the committee to secure ad ditfonal seed potatoes to meet the great demand throughout the state. The seed potatoes already disposed of total more than 100 tons. Each car contains about 500 bushel of seed po- tatoes, or thirty-six thousand pounds. Based on this average of eighteen tons to a car, the total thus far disposed of is one hundred eight tons-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
large Attendance at Mrs. Philip C Hartie's Funeral-Tale Club Ha. Geed MateriaI-Started Excavation. -Netes,

The funeral of Ellen Ryan, widow of Philip c. Hartie, took place from her late home, 14e North Main street, Thursday morning, with a large num- Der of relatives and friends in attend ance, some coming from New York, Branford, Naugatuck, Waterbury, Der by. Long Island City, Danielson and other cities. There were many beau tiful floral forms arranged about the casket.
 In St. Mary's church there was a solemn high mass of requiem, of which Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice was celebrant. Rev. J. J. McCabe of Jewett City was deacon and Rev. William H. Kennedy was sub-deacon. Miss L. c. Boudreau was organist, and at the offertory Mrs T. J. Donovan sang Pie Jesu. At the close of the mass Miss Nellie J. Buck ley rendered Beautiful Land on High and Nearer, My God. to Thee.
 The bearers were Michael Clancy of Edward Maher of Derby, Thomas Baker, William H. Bresnehan. John Halpin and John Sullivan of 
 Burial was in the family lot in St. Sisry's cemetery, where Rev. Fr. Fitz- read a committal service at the grave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27

A special meeting of Popemah coun- Gil, k- of C.. was held in Parish hall Thursday evening with large num- Der of members in attendance. Grand Knight v. F. A. Quinn presided. The meeting was called for the purpose of giving the members chance to hear Frank ]. Sherlock speak on the insur- ance features of the order. MT. Sher- lock Is from Chicago and visits all the councils in the United States once in every five years. This is MT. Sher- locks second visit to Taftville. He spoke on the many phases and benefits Of the insurance of the society, bring ing out some very strong points in favor of the question. Tonight MT. Sherlock will address White Cross council in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
FRECkEES

Now is the Time to Get Rfu of These
 ugiy Spots
 There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed Of your freckles, as the prescription othine - double strength Is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of othine - double strength - from any druggist and apply 8 little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the wonst freclxies have begun to disappear. while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It fs seldom that more than an ounce is needed to completely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear compiexfon.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine as this is sold under guarantee Of money back if 1t fails to remove freckles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27

On account uf incrsase in price of tes haeeo, athe Whitestone Cigar will ns soid from now on at $3e per 1jo0o.
 J. Fs cONANT 5an2d ii Franklin St.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
DIED

Fl ss is17 5aRes Rest'r MeNalJ ia R. aged F. ADE 4 years.
 FITzGERALD-In Norwich, April es 1917, Michael J. Fitzgerald of New London.
 1917, Guy H. Phillips. aged A years Isl5; Mary F. widow of Anson Gs fsf7, ih william ne fl. FoSRe ToSSer, % ased S 50 years.
 MEECH-In. stapleton.. T. l.. April e4. 1917, stephen; son of the late Moves Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Harvey A. Spaiding. urday. April 2s. at sso p. m. Burial in Preston City cemetery. MAHoNEY-In this city. April 2s, 1917. Catherine Mahoney Of Sl Penoo- Notice of funeral hereafter JoHNsON-In Ashaway. R. l.. April 21 1917. Thomas Wesley Johnson, aged 79 years.
 1917. Michael Raushtiean, aged "a years Funeral from Gagers parlors: 70 April 27. at 11.30. Burial in the fam fly lot in MapIewood. ALLEN-In Norwich April B. 1s17. of W Mary williams Alien. Funeral services at his late residence. 24 Town street, Friday afternoon. April 27. at 2.30 o'clock. GLsERn ciSSs Morwicn Apr,I 2s 1sn lsIs aged 35 years. Funeral from the Mt. Calvary Baptist noon. Apri1 E. at 2 o'clock. Burial in Map1ewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
IMPROVE HoAo TO
 NAVY YARD BASE
comn,ittee Appointed to Take Matter
 Up Witt, Highway Commissionsr.


 Senator Barnes presided and Repre- sentative Bailey acted as secretary of a meeting of the New London county meneers cf the general assembly at ter received by senstor Barnes = from Harry c. Chappsi1, of New London, Was read concerning the importance of the Improvement of the road conditions between Grcton and the United states the increased activity at the base and of the government appropriation Of S1,eso.o 900 for the extension, usefulness and importance. The base wfli be the marines, and several mother iships, or tenders and the number Of men at the base will De increased to 500. This base will be an asset to Connecticut, ditions, is not only one of public traf. f1c convenience, but one of military preparedness. The federal govern nent has appropriated. a large sum to the state Tor highway Improvement. and the state ought to uss part of ths money to accommodate the govern nnent. The letter states that the coun- ty delegation had approved expentf- between Norwich and Westerly, and jointly so. for work of tho nature, once commenced should certainly be com pfeted. In conclusion the letter states:
 T am also given to understand that you gentlemen have discouraged the expenditure of any money on the road from Norwich to !Groton inasmuch as we have a good road from Norwich to New London. and this section of the county has received more than the propor tionate share. However, hope you will look upon the stretch Of roa& between the base and Groton as one of national importance and as q duty the state is obligated. for to the feder- al government as . matter of military preparedness and 20 on record as ap-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
NEW CLUB LICENSE ACT
# 1t Becomes Law Only Genuine Clubs
 Will be Licensed.

The text of the act concerning club certificates, reported favorably by the excise committee, but which has not yet been reached for action, reads as follows:
 Section 1. Section one of chapter 2s6 of the public acts of 1915 is amend ed to read as follows: The county commissioners of any county, in any are authorized to grant licenses for the sale of spirituous and intoxicating
 liquors, upon application, notice and hearing, as hereinafter provided, may issue a "club certificate" to any suit able association. club or organization wherein the dispensing of liquors is not it's chief object, provided no such association, club or organization shall be deemed suitable to receive a club certificate, unless it is a local chapter or lodge of fraternal organization, or is exclusively a military organization, or is g. golf or county club, or unless has had regular members paying an nual dues of at least ten dollars, duly elected officers and maintained and oc- cupied permanent quarters for at least a period of two years prior to the date of its ap1ication for a club certificate. Nothing herein shall be construed as authority to county commissioners to issue a club certificate to any associ- ation, club or organization located in the same building with a licensed I- quor business.
 Section three of chapter 2s6 of the public acts of 1915 is amended to read as follows: In determining the suita- bility of any applicant said commis- sfoners shall inquire into and consider it's general character and reputation in the community, it's purposes, con stitution, bylaws. and regulations, the number and character of it's mem bership the form of it's organization, the location and arrangement of its quarters. and such circumstances general as may enable them to decide whether the dispensing of spirituous and intoxicating liquors is incident to it's orderly socal life or is the chief object of it's exisetnce, or whether the same Is or is likely to be a nuisance to the public or to the neighborhood of it's quarters, or a menace to the morals of the community Upon the applica- ton of such organization the commits sioners shall personally inspect and examine the quarters occupied, or to be occupied by it, ad in the event of a change of location of such quarters like inspection and examination shall precede any approval thereof by the commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
GIRLS! MAKE A BEAUTY LOTION
 WITH LEMONS

At the cost of a small jar Of ordin- ary cold cream one can prepare full quarter pint of the snost wonderful lemon skin softengr and compIexfon beautiher, by squeez1ng the 1nice of two fresh lemons into a bottle con- taininE three ounces of orchard white. Carr should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp getg in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as frecl<les, Ballownes1 and tan and Is the Ideal skin yoftener. smoothener and beaHtif3ef.
 Just try itl Get three ounces of orchard white at any pharmacy and two lemons from the grocer and make up e quarter pint Of this sweetly fra grant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck. arms and hands. It should naturally help to whften. soften, 1roshen and bring out the roses and beauty of any Skin. It is truly marvellous to smoother rough, red hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
Mlre RmIlfti1I. Nsrwisk. Frfdsy. April q, fsf7.
THE WEATHER.
Cond;siens.

Conditions.
 CIoudinsss covers much Of the coun- try and during the last z4 hours there were rains throughout xne Atlantic states.
 The indications are that overcast weather will prevail generally Friday and Saturday over the states east of the Mississippi river. Cool weather will prsvai1 in all northern states east of the Rocky mountains, including the middle Atlantic and New England states, during the next several days. The winds along the north and mid de Atlantic coasts will be moderate variable.
 Northern New EnzIind: Probably showers Friday; Saturday fair; con- tinuea cool.
 0oushern New England: Showers. probably followed by clearing evening; Saturday overcast and continued cool weather.
 Eastern New York: Overcast Friday and Saturday; continued cool.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from SeVin,s pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar A m. .................... 40 SO.24 tz m. ..s............ Svz4 6 ?. m. 42 So-2e Highest 50, lowest 20.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Thursday: Probably rain.
 Thursdays weather: Rain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
Had Charge of Supper.

The following committees were in charge of the baked bean supper given by the Norwich Grange, Patrons Of Husbandry in the Chamber of Com merce building Wednesday night: Mrs. Gertrude Tootill. chairman, Mrs. Joseph A George, Mrs. Charles A. Ga ger. Jr, Mrs. Harry Rushworth: as sistants in the kitchen, Mrs. I. E. Greene, Mrs. Edward Cook, Mrs. An pie E. Woodman: waitresses, Mrs. liam R. Denison; Misses Maud Iatb- rop, Portia Branche. Freda Sodie, Olive Iiscox and Georgiana Fill more. The tickets were in charge of Mrs. Minnie B. Boone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
chans. in Worcester Train.

following chan~na sss1eta,1n n0u1 cr5, 'ne ae on Train No. Sz1, leaving Worcester week-days at 2.1s p. m. Putnam s.S5 D. m. It will run between Taftville and New London on the following schedule:
 Leave Tafts. 4.sS p. m, GreenevIIle, 4.37 p. m, Norwich 4.44 p. m., Fort Point tiag) 4.52 D. m., stoddard's Wharf (has) ASs p. m- Allyn's Point, Breakwater (fiag) 5.o7 D. m., Navy Yard. 5.10 O.. m.. F'airview (hag) 5.13 p. m., Groton. 5.16 p. m. Due New London, S;s2 p; m ;. Tafts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-27
MARRIED.

HURLEY-sHEaIDA South Gov entry, April 26, 1917. by Rsv. John A Dooley, Arthur M. Hurley Of WiIli- mantle and Miss Nellie A. Sheridan Of South Coventry.
 YORK-LHHOU-In North Stonington, vsrian E. York and Bertha E. Lihou'' both of North Ston1neton TI0MPS0N-TOOLIN New London, April 24. 1917. by Rev. A. C. Wo11- and Miss Margaret G5bolin, both of New London
 DEvINE-BRENNAN New London, April 25, 1917. by Rev. T. M. Crowley, John J. Devine and Miss Mary D. Brennan, both of New London.