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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
SENATE VOTES TO STOP
 DISTILLING OF LIQUORS 1
To Prohibit Importation and to Com
 n1andeer Stocks in Bond.

Washington, July s-The sena te went on record yesterday in favor of bone dry national prohibition during the war so far a s whiskeY and other distilled bevera ges are concerned
 Liquor legislation was written into the food control bill in one Of the sen ate's bitterest contests which would strike at consumption of distilled in tOxicants by communicating stocks in bond in addition to absolutely prohib- iting their manufacture or inporta- toin. The beer and wine industries would be left undiSturbed
 In lieu of the section of the house bill to prohibit the manufacture of foodstuffs into beverages of any de- scription. the senate substituted by vote of 45 to 37 a provision prohibiting manufa cture and importation of dis titled beverages during the war, and added. 65 to 12, further clause di- recting the president to take over all distilled spirits in government bonded warehouses and pay for it on the basis of cost plus ten per cent.
 While the final prohibition legisla- tfOn will be evolved in conference be- twes the two houses, it is generally regarded possible that the house will accept the senate's change after 2 fight in behalf of the original sec tion.
 The senate production would limit to stocks in retailers hands or with drawan before the law goes into effect. Stocks of distilled beverages in bond were estimated last ni~ht at between 200, 900, 900 and 3O0.000, 600 gallons and the annual normal consumption at 120. .00o,0 gallons. To purchase this enormous quantity of liquor, or what is left of it after withdra walls in an ticipation of the legislation it is es- timated that the government would have to spend from $500. 900 900 to S1.- 900. 900, 900. The probable loss in fed eral revenue is placed at from s20o.- 900, 900 to $40O, DOG. 900. although this. as well as the cost of purchase would depend entirely upon how m.ch liquor was withdrawn tax-paid before the comma nd deering.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
PERsHfNo IssUEs GENERAL
 ORDER TO HIS TROOP
Advises Uniform courtesiss 10 All ths
 French People.

Paris @uly 7.-1fafor General Per- shinRs commander or the American forces In France. has ieaued fhe f0i- lowing general order fo tie tre1ra:
 For the first time ir history an American army finds itaef in Elrop- can territOr--. The good name nf ftr United States of tmsrirf and fne maintenance Of cordial relations re- quire the perfc-f deuor-U-Ut uf 01~E member Of this comma mol.
 ''It is of the aravest Imprrtrnra ff-f the soldiers of fEa American army shall at all times rra1r The French people. and especially The women. rath the greatest courtesy and r1rH.I .Irra- ticu. The valiant drede rf fhr French armies and the allies nr EHich freE together have suCeeHafilIH HHsa a-a ned the common ca use for three years and the sacrifices or fhe civilian rrpuIatl0H of France iu support Of rrnr armies command our profound respect Th-s can be best expressed Dr fhe part of our forces by uniform cnurfrH .oH fn aIH the French people and i rHa faifr- fIl obsersau nee of their iares and rrr- toms '"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
ALLOWANCES FOR MEN IN
 THE ARMY AND NAVY
Discussed at Meeting of the Counsel
 For National Defense.

New York. July S.-Proposed legis- lation covering separation allowances for dependents of mon in the military and naval service, compensation for injured soldiers and sailors and pen sions for widows and dependents was discussed here today at a conference called by Samuel Gompers, chairman of tho committee on Ia bor, of the Coun- ciI of National Defense.
 The final draft of the proposed leg Council of National Defense to be of fered for congressional enactment in about ten days.
 August Belmont suggested plan of insurance which would give the disa- bled soldier a lump sum instead of a monthly allowance, thus enabling him to start in business for himself or finish his education which might have been interrupted by the war This idea was supported by Warren S. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
 MT. Gompers expressed himself quite clerely as to his belief in the gov ernment, assuming the cost of allow ances, compensation and pension without depending upon support from other sources.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
AviatOr'S Goodness
 Saved His Life
A WING OF AIRPLANE BROKE
 WHEN A MILE HIGH
ONE CHANCE IN MILLION
Sergeant Andrew Campbell of the Lafayette SquadriiIa Succeeded in Voipianine to Safety on the Re maining Wing.

French Front in France. July s. (By The Associated Press). Sergeant Andrew Campbell won in a fight with death with the chances a million to one against him while flying with the Lafay cite squadrilIa yesterday after noon. The lower left wing of his air plane broke out when he was soaring Q mile high. Only his complete pres ence of mind and coolness saved him.
 VoIpIaned Some Distance.
 Campbell threw all the controls on the other side and voiplaned some distance in order 60 detach the float ing remnants of the broken wing, which were beating aga inst the body of the machine and threatening, to dislocate everyth hing When he had succeeded he desCeni cd slowly on the remaining wing into m beet field with out injury to himse ef- The slightest turn in the air would have meant death
 Fine Spectacle of Fraternity.
 This accident was preceded by the ceremony of the presentation of an American f1aS 10 the squadrilla by an employe of the treasury departme mt q [ Washington. French and American aviators from several Squadrillas were ceremony which was 2 fine spectacle of the fraternity of the two countries.
 Promoted for Bravery.
 Campbell. Bridgman. Hewitt, Hinkle and Drexel were promoted to ser gednts for bravery during recent op- eratiOnS. They, with others. have been operating alon" the whole front where they drove off dozens of Ger man fighting machines during the German offensive last week.
 Y Air DueIs in One Week.
 In the week from June A to June 30 they fought ' air duels and as the result of their reconnaissances furnished the first most valuable in formation. Lufbery and Willis had four engagements each: Bigelow and Lowell two each; Thaw, Haviland, Soubiran, Hall and the French lieu tenant De Maisson Rouge one each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
RUSSIAN PREMIER TELLS
 OF CONDITIONS AT FRONT
How America Can Assist in Struggle
 Against Germany.

Petrograd, July 7-(DeIayed). A staff correspondent of The Associated Press was received this morning by Prince Lvoff, premier and minister Of the interior, who made a statement for the information of America on conditions at the Russian front. meas ures whereby America can assist in the struggle against German domina- ton; internal and diplomatic problems and the influence of the revolution and the war on world problems.
 Prince Lvoff began by declaring his unshaken optimism that Russia is marching toward reconstruction. sta biGty and victory.
 Regarding the war, continued the minister say that the last action of our army inspires in me full hope I am convinced that the new advance, even if temporarily stayed is not yet finished, but a prelude to much great er successes. From actual intercourse with delegates from the army and with other observers on the spot 1 know that the offensive spirit is sprea ding.
 This is no gradual reconstruction of the army, but the first stage Of a complete promise of recreation which Is almost mira culous, proving, in my Judgment, that the troops are infected With genuine geYolut 1onary a { crusading spirit and the consciousness of mission to save Russia and in Huence world events in the direction desired by all progressive men.
 Naturally, am aware that not ev- erything can be done by enthusiasm. ] give you frankly the good and the bad side. The good side IS the army's supply of munitions and other neces- saries in which we are markedly bet ter off than last year: in fact guar anteed for the immediate future. The had side is the transport difficulties, which still are serious. The creation of efficient transport is a problem of years. Our great hope of speedy inn provement lies with the Stevens rai.- road commission (the American com mission) from which we expect much.
 Asked whether the United States could improve RTssias own manufac- ture of munitions by sending experts Prince LvOff expressed the opinion that it could not. declaring that the problem of employing American aid in Russian workshops was too com piex, but adding that American mu- nitions machinery was highly desir- able.
 With regard to American help gen. ei-ally,' said the premier, T lay down no specific programme. It will be simplest to say that all conceivable American aid is wanted in every do- main. But the key to the solution of all our military and economic diffi- cu1ties is transport amelioration, in which it is impossible to do tCo much''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
ANOTHER HALF BILLION
 DOLLARS FOR SHIPBuILDING Will be Asked of Congress Immediate
 iy by the Administration.

Washington. July S-Another ap- prOpria tiOp of half a million dollars for shpbuilding probably will be ask ed of congress Immediately by the administra tion. Contracts already let and about to be closed have absorbed the first $50O0 100000
 President Wilson's approval for the programme is vet to be obtained but it is understood he is in full sympa- thy with the officials of the shipping board.
 First estimates of 5000. 900 tons con structiOn within IS months will be far exceeded. it was learned tonight if the plans Of the shipping board and Major General GOethals are carried cut The present aim is to build at least 5000, 900 tons dead weight of shipping in addition to vessels already under construction for private ac- count which will be taken over by the governm ent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
PRESIDENT WILSON DIRECTS
 THE CONTROL OF EXPORTS
Licensing of Shipments 10 All coun-
 tries to Be Required.

washfngton. July s.-Government control of exports. authorized in a provision of the espiona ge ct. will be put into operation by President Will proclamation requiring the licensing of shipments to all countries of the most important export commodities.
 In statement accom- panying the proclamation. the president declared the government's policy will be first to give consideration to American needs: next, to meet as far aS possible the requirements Of the allies. and tries wherever practicable It is made clear that every effort will he made to see that no supplies reach the cen tra1 powers
 The commodities named in the list put under the control are coal coke. fuel oils, kerosene and rasOlene, in cluding buuIters- food grains four and meal fodder and feeds. meats and fats: pig iron. steel billets, ship plates and structural sha pes scrap iron and steel. ferrO manganese: fertilizers; arms. ammunition and explosives
 The inclusion of foodstuFfs in the proclamation lends color 10 statements that the administration iz considering the advisabili-v of a complete en1bar- 20 for sixty days on all food ship ule1ts to give the country time to ascertain the amount of its supplies and 10 give allied and neutral conn tries z 1 O0DCE-I " 70 present 3 1ull proEra mne of their requirements.
 The president in his statement said the government was trying first to zuneIiorate present food conditions and conditions that are expected to arise between now and the next harvest. Many officials alarmed at the wheat srortage and the heavy drain the all lies and nautra1= are making on every kird If American food supplies gre urging 9n immediate embargo on food shinrneuts-
 Through control of coal and fuels the government intends to take a firm ErssD on shipping An arra nge7nent under .-ezotfa tior --iTl give the Amer lean and British go-e~r-7e0 control If no- 0nl- all allied toruaPe but of neutral vessels as well StfDS now ou rurs not re ga~5e7 a ro00-=ar-- to successful conduct of 1l7n war will He forced into trades cc7Ef5a-e6 more essential md vessels rcu N-7I i1 port for fear of Su5Tca-=~0 at-s-k will be required to g0 into se--5ce
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
TENSION BETWEEN RElCHsTEc
 AND THE GoVERNNE NEHT.
Affairs in Germany Must Be Subjected
 to a Thorough Overlooking.

Berlin. July z. ria London. July s.- This has been 90 day Of "ercIra and alarms" Following hard upon The heels Of the mass of p.aIurpokeu edt- toriai comment based ou the rsir- trigger tension iu tbe re atlone hr-ureu the rclrhsta2 and tne government. comes the official news tnaf Field Mar- shal von Hindeuburz and General Hon Ludendorff hls chief of rraa. have arr rived in Berlin for conference Hi-a the emperor.
 The identity of thc member or fHe reichstag who took The bIil br tre borns and launched forth .H a candid exposition Of the situation at home and abroad now nag been csfa nliahcd dof- uitely. The TaCehiatt names Matthias FcrzberEer. leader Of the clerical cone ter the man who took The sid or tHe seethine political ketf-e and paved the way for tho discussion which resritrd in a common meeting ground for al but the Pan-Gcruan faction ir Fr.- day's session Of thc main committee
 Herr ErzbcrgeFs discussion Of fae internal situation ia sad 70 Hnra heeu remarka bfe for its luciditY and crrdar
 It was augmented effectively bT r1e utterances Of social democrats who related the impressions they had gath cred at the recent Stockholm confer ence and in neutral couUfrter Their deduction was that affairs 9 Germany must be subjected forthwith co a fror- 0uEh Orerhauiug for the good or tne German people and Inc German rm- pire The majority faction of the DOC cill democrats also ls convinced that the government must make positive declaration that f is opposed f1 aH policies or annexation either ln ffe ea St oF WeF-
 While all Inc sessions of the main committee are looked up0H ar conf dental. the TareDiatt reveals enough Of Fridays proceedings t1 warrant fna conclusion that the discussions covered the entire range of internal political reforms.
 The T8rebiatt oh4erver ''thaf The progress of developments lF irreeI atfhfe. because right. rea=or and necessity ee- maud these fniure and rhr strong man whom Tho C9uaerr-fl-aa are call ing for would have Iff,e IIcf himself and would bring sea- ro fhe omp.ra.@
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
NOISY SCENES IN FRENCH
 CHAMBER OF DEPUTiEs
Following a Discussion of the Offen
 siVe of April 16.

Paris, July s.-Noisy scenes attend ed the public meeting of the chamber of deputies which followed a week of secret sessions at which were discuss ed events in connection with the of fensive of April 16. Until an early hour~this morning the chamber, which began the public sitting yesterday continued the discussion of the reso- luton proposed as a result of the se Cret sessions, although there were ire quent demands for an adjournment Premier Ribot closed the debate for the government, declaring that the April offensive was costly but that in stead of being a check as asserted by some. it was 8 real success. Mistakes undoubtedly had been made the premier said but we cannot rob our generals of the audacity that gives VictCTy."
 The first disturbance came when M Deschanel declined to read a resolu- tiOn proposed by Deputies Brizon, Blanc and Braff1n- -Dugens. M. Des- chanel said the resolution was uncon- stitutional and an insult to the gov ernment.
 NJ. Accambray caused another dis turbance by representing the govern mert for sending to the United States men whom parliament had removed from their posts and permitting these men to use the United States as a
 spring hoard.''
 The house hooted the speaker. NJ. Nfviani, minister of justice and form CT premier, wilo was a member of the mission 10 the United States indig- nantly denied the accusation. He said he had refused to speak to the chamber in regard to the American mission until he had been asked to do so by the chiefs of the govern nent for the sake of the illustrious of the United States as well as France"
 Paul Painleve minister of war. dWelt upon the successes obtained in the \ pril offensive, but did not deny that seriOus faults were committed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
OBITUARY.
Henry Field.

New York, July S.-Henry Field, grandson of the late Marshal Field. Chicago merchant and hnanc1er. deld late today at the Presbyterian hospl- tai in this city, where he was operat- ed on for an absCess on one Of his lungs.
 AS one Of the heirs to the estate of Marshall Field, famous merchant of Chicago. Henry Field was accounted one of the richest young men of Amer ica. He was married last February to Miss Nancy Kean Perkins, daughter of one of the famous Langhorne sisters of Virginia, her aunts being Mrs Will liam Waldorf Astor, Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, Mrs. Paul Phipps and Mrs. Robert Brand of London, formerly Mrs. Reginald Brooks.
 Henry Field was the second son of Marshall Fled IT. who died in 1905. His mother. later Mrs Maidwin Drum mond of London, died in 1908. Henry Field was educated abroad. like his brother, Marshall Field III, and his sister Gwendolyn. At the outbreak of the European war Henry served for time in France IS an ambulance driver.
 Under the terms of the will of the original Marshall Field, who died in 1906, various bequestS were made, af- ter which it was ordered that the re- mainder of the estate should be held in trust for 40 years. then to be di- vided between Marshall Field III and Henry Field, 50 per cent. to the former and 40 per cent. to the latter. In the event of the death of either the will provided the surviving brother should receive the whole estate, and by the death of his brother today Marshall Fled III is said to have becVome the wealthiest young man in the world. Both young men were delicate in child hood and plans for the residuary es- tate created by Marshall Field were made in a codicil to his will after the eeath of his only son, father of the two boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
TURKISH ARMY SAID
 TO BE IN SERIOUS PLIGHT
Caused by Ravages of Epidenics and
 Lack of Food.

Saloigki. July S.-According to re1i- able advices from Asia Minor the Turkish army is in the most serious plight of any period of the war on ac- count of the depletion of man power from the ravages of epiden1ics and from actual starvation as a result of failure of the commissariat All classes of the gendarmerie are being mobilized to fill the gaps
 It said the spread of mutinies among Arab and Kurd troops has be- come so alarming that Enver Pasha the Turkish war minister. is rushing to Mesopotamia in an effort to cope with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
THE CRUISER OLYMPIA
 FLOATED AT BLOCK ISLAND
It is to be Quickly Repaired and Re-
 turned to Duty.

Washington. July S.-The famous old cruiser Olympia, beached recent ly in Block Island sound after strik- ing an uncharted rock, was f1oated yes terday and anchored safely in a shell tered position.
 Secretary Daniels in making the an nouncement, said the department had feared a sudden storm which might damage the vessel, but was now sat isfied that she could be quickly re- paired and returned to duty as the flagship of Rear Admiral Wilson commanding the Atlantic coast patrol against submarines.
 No statement was made as to the extent or nature of the damagee to the vessels hull
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
MOTOR CAR STRUCK BY
 A ROCKY POINT TROLLEY
Three Persons Critically Hurt-Car
 Was Dragged Fifty Feet.

Warwick, R. l., July S.-Three per sons were critically hurt and a fourth badly hurt when a motor car in which they were riding was struck and drag ged fifty feet bv Rocky Point bound trolley car this afternoon at the Shawomet grade crossing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred F. Balkcom and son in law, Allan F. Grantg of Paw tucket. are expected to die at a Prov idence hospital from skull fractures Mrs. Grant was not seriously hurt While driving across the tracks Mir Grant stalled his engine in front of the incoming car
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
CHINESE IMPERtALIsTIc
 FORCES WERE DEFEATED
By Republican Troops s5Ytr Of Poking-City is Hemred i1 by Troops.

London. JuIy s-~rs ahfaat.71 0f Hsuan Tuu-. Inc .uu.rfuf emperor who was placed on tHe throne of Chi- m only a week ago ts General chang Hsm. |. is indicated tr prees fea- patches received Hera from Picking followed upon The defeat 0f fh" im rerialistic forces h- republican tr0opH at Lang Fang. erH+n of fe4lnr. and inc deerrtion pf WeH" of Chang Isrlu's soldier The Forl|.fen 'If- virtually is hemmed i0 0u aiI rIfea and the Picking Ea'Z71 railway. Chang Hsun's only WeHu4 0f escape mort Inward. Iz fu ffr hands nf rho re- publieaus who are holding %arkow pIr9.
 The enra cement a- Lang Fang Reuters corree poudeut at PekInE. says. was moi Severe and General Chang Hsul's forces re'reafef 70 Fengtai. several miles sOGth of rekinE on the Tientsiu railway. without offer. ing much resietauce. DeaertiorH are said 10 have depleted the army pf General Chang Hsur and The reruhfi- cars pressed after .t repeatedly ~ap- turing f1e principal roads and r-ii- ways entering the city from fhs rnutf- east. southwest and north.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
GERMAN EMPIRE ON
 EVE OF UPHEAVAL
Developments Point to Significant ReaIignment of
 Various Factions There
BIG ELECTORAL AND PARLIAMENTARY REFORMS

The Old Guard is Unable to Suppress the Movement-Au the Rechsag Factions Remained in Session in Individual Groups Until Late Friday Night-Absence of the Inn. peral Chancellor Caused General Comment-Today Will Mark the Opening of What Promises to be the Most Memorable Parliamentary Session in the History of the German Empire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
GERMANS ATTACK ON
 SEVEN MILE FRONT.
French Check Enemy in Effort to Regain Line of the
 Chernin des Danes
WERE UNABLE TO HOLD SLIGHT GAIN MADE

the Left Bank of the Northeast of French Took the Ofensive-In Gaca the Russians Have Lengthened Their Attacking Front to Thirty Miles and Are Contendng for HaIcz, the Key Lembere- Made Successful Airplane Raid German Airdomes, Depots and Troops-Sx German Machines Were Driven Down and Eight British Machines Are Reported Missing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
MAINE TO ENFORCE THE
 PROHIBITION LAW
Jail Sentences Are to be Imposed on
 All Persons Convicted.

Augusta Me. July S.-The imposi- tion of jail sentences upon persons convicted of selling liquor, without the alternative of a fine. and the re- moval of county attorneys for failure to prosecute offenders, are the prin- ctpal features of an act providing for a more rigid enforcement of the pro- hibition law which went into effect yesterday. The act also authorlzes the forfeiture of vehicles used in the transportation of intoxicants, and in junction proceedings against owners of buildings in which liquors are sold.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
MEDIATORS NAMED FOR
 DANBURY RAFTING STRIKE
By Mayor Sunderland in Effort to Ar
 range a Settlement

Danbury, Conn. July S.-MayOr An thonv Sunderland tonight named the five mediators who are to act as a board in an effort to arrange a settle ment of the Danbury hating strike. Attorney William F.. Burton of Bridge port was appointed chairman of the committee, and the others. all of Dan bury, are Thomas c. Willard presi- dent of the Danbury National bank; Arthur Tweedy, president of the Twee- dy Silk mills; John Mccarthy. coal dealer and Martin Griffin, president of the City National bank
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
Rockefeller 7s Years Old.

Tarrytown. N. ". July S.-John D. Rockefeller celebrated his 18th birth day quietly at Pocantico Hills today. occupying his time chiefly reading the newspapers and walking about his es- tate Many congTatulatory telegrams were received from friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-09
Raid by British Airplanes.

London. July S.-Royal naval air planes carried out a raid last night on the Ghistellas airdome. according to official announcement by the admiralty
 today. Although heavily attacked by a n enemy formation. bombs. were sue cessfully dropped on obiectives and all the British machines returned safely