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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
M'ADoo BEFORE HOUSE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
Questioned About Fiscal Relations Between the U. s. and Her Allies.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Passage of the $11. ,945, ,460 war bond and cer- tifcate bill by the house before next Tuesday or Wednesday was despalred of tonight by administration leaders after a day of little progress in the ways and means committee. The plar had been to pass it this week.
 Secretary McAdoo was again ques- toned for several hours about the gen- eral fiscal relations of the United States and her allies by republicans Q. the committee who later began dEh to limit the secretary's authority ir selling foreign bonds taken in ex- change for loans from this country
 Debate on the question will be re- sumed tomorrow. The republicans lu- sist there will be no assurance that this government will receive dollar fol dollar for it's loans unless the author ity to sell foreign bonds below par is restricted.
 Republicans made m u1successfut effort today to induce democratic Leader Kitchin to cali financial ex- perts before the committee to testify regarding the possibility of disposina of the bonds at the rates proposed by the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
FORMER GUARDSMEN
 GUESTS OF NEW YORK
Nearly 3oooo Officers and Men at
 Dinner Last Night.

New York, Aug 29-NearIy 3oOO0 officers and men, who once made up the national guard of New York but who are now designated as the 27th division, sat down to dinner tonight as the guests of the city and later were entertained with patriotic speeches and theatrical performances
 The dinner was the second event in the three day fete of farewell arrang- ed by a citizens committee to show the .city's appreciation of it's sol diers. The concluding event will oc- cur tomorrow, when the entire di- vision. just before it entrasns for Camp Wadsworth. S. C, will parade before a crowd which the police esti- mate will number no less than two millions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
cONNEcTIcUT's WAR QUOTA
 oNE-THIRD TOO GREAT
R. M. 5issel Asks Gen. crowder Fol
 a Revision of the War Census.

Hartford, Conn. Aug. 29.-Rishart M. PisseH. chairman of the Connecti- cut Council of Defense. has addressed another letter to Provost Genera. Crovder asking a revision of the wal census of the state looking to decreae. ed quota of men liable on any draft Tn his letter Mir Bissell states that H is not expected that any relief can be afforded in the call already issued buf points out that in subsequent call' work on munitions in this stato if likely to be seriously impaired if thf present ratio is maintained.
 Tn the letter H is stated that the belief here is that making $50 1000 mer liable In ConnectiTit is a third Ereatel than the actual population Of the statf calls for. It is asked that the mum. Der be reduced as has been done 1T some other states.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
PREMIER OF CANADA
 OFFERED TO RETIRE
Robert L. Borden Would Withdraw ts
 Help Aong Coalition Scheme.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 29.-An offer by Premier Robert l.. Borden at a pro longed ministerial caucus today to re- tire in furtherance of the efforts C bring about a coalition government precipitated by the conscription act. was declined. It was announced that Sir Robert would remain at the head of the conservative party now iH power.
 Sir George Foster. minister of com merce, was suggested as the leader oi the proposed coalition, but he refused the pos1, declaring that Sir Robert Borden's continuance in the posiaor Is essential to the efficient conduct of the war. The caucus pledged it's lOy- atty to the premier and cooperation favorable to a vigorous war policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
IN CANADA DRAFT
 YEARS ARE 20 TO 45.
First Gail Will Be for Unmarried Men
 Between 20 and 34 Years

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. 29.-Conscription became law in Canada today when Justice Puff of the supreme court, act ing for the governor general, gave royal assent to the measure
 The bill is for the purpose of raising 100000 men to reinforce the Canadian divisions fighting at the front. All Canadians between 20 and 45 years may be called.
 It is expected that soon the first class. consisting of all unmarried Canadians between 20 and 34 years, will be called, and that this class will provide the required 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
AUSTRIANS RETIRE
 TO FORTIFIED LINE
On the Banizza Plateau, to Which the Italians Have
 Come Within Striking Distance
HARD FIGHTING IS IN PROGRESS AT GoRIzIA

In the Fighting the Italians Using Large Number of Air panes-Stormy Weather is Still Holding up Major Oper- etions in Belgium and France-Russians n Southern Moldvia, from Fokshani Northward, Have Quit Their Trenches and Fled in Disorder-Berlin War Office Says the Russians Have Suffered Heavily in Men Killed Wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
Ten Days Before Central Powers An
 swer Pope.

Copenhagen, Aug. 29.-It will be ten days before the central powers answer the peace note of Pope Benedict, says the Berlin Kreuz Zeitung. Negotia- tions regasding the note between Fer lin and Vienna have been completed the paper states, but are still taking place with Turkey. It expresses the view that the central powers undoubt- edly will agree upon a joint reply.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
One Dissenting Vote.

Representative Parker of New Jer- sey cast the only vote against report ing the measure. He was opposed to the optional insurance feature ,eX- pressing the view it would cost tfe- mendous sum and could not be admin jStaro6 irIU
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
RELATIVES MRS. DE SAULLES
 ARRIVED AT PANAMA.
Mother, Brother and Sister Will Sail
 for New York Today.

Panama, Aug. 29.-Guiilermo Ezra zuriz. brother of Mrs. Blanca De SauIles. who shot and killed her hus- band. John Longer De SaulIes, in New York, together with Mime. Blanca Err razuriz her mother, and Senorita Aalia l5rra zuriz. arrived here this morning from Valparaiso. Chile. They will sail tomorrow for New York. None of them made any statement regarding the case
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
23 BRITISH VESSELS
 SUNK LAST WEEK.
Eighteen of More Than 1,6oo Tons and
 Five of Less.

London, Aug. 29.-An increase in the number of British vessels sunk lost week by mines or submarines is shown by the eekly admiralty statement is sued tonight. Eighteen vessels of more than 1,600 tons were sent to the bot tom, as compared with fifteen the pre- vious week. and five vessels of less than 1,600 tors, IS against three the previous week. No fishing vessels were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
ITALIAN MERCHANT MARINE LOSSES FOR WEEK
One Large Steamer. Two Small Steam
 CTS and Two Sailing Vessels

Rome Aug 29.-ItaHan merchant marine losses for the week ending August 26 comprised one large steam CT, two small steamers and two small sailing vessels. One steamer was un- successfully attacked.
 Five hundred and eighty eight yes sells of all nationalities and of a ton mage of 3sS.565 arrived and 557 yes seIs of a tonnage of 365. 5.165 left Itai- ian ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
NO HOPE OF ARGENTINA
 SUPPORTING ALLIED NATIONS
1t Has Been DispeIied by Recent Note From Germhanv to That Country

Washington, Aug. 29.-Any hope felt here that Argentina would sup port the allied nations in their war against Germany virtually has been abandoned as a result of the German governments success in satisfying the demands of the Buenos Aires foreign office in connection with the sinking of the Argentine craft Toro
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
FLATTSBURG MEN EXPECT
 TO SEE FOREIGN SERVICE
e-e Have Been Assigned to the Ma
 tionaI Cantonment at Aver.

To-toH Aug 29-Some of the off, C rs commissioned at the first PlattS- I--S training camp soon expect to see 1 r4ign service The northeastern de- ! 2 rtmen' today announced that 200 of | ose assigned to the national caaton- Ilert at Aver would be transferred inn r-ediatefv to active service with the aSth army division. which probably will be Cne of the early divisions sent abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

WaShiI- gtOn, Aug. Z9.-Ine duIi4IiS- tration soldiers and sailors insurance bill designed as a substitute in the future for the present pension system was favorably reported today by house committee.
 One Dissenting Vote.
 Representative Parker of New Jer- sey cast the only vote against report the optional insurance feature ,eX- pressing the view it would cost a tre- mendous sum and could not be admin istered fairly.
 Reduction of Maximum Amount.
 The principal change made in the bill by the committee was the reduc- tion of the maximum amount of op- tionaI insurance from S10 900 to $5,- 0OO Another adopted provides that the allowance of a widow shall automatic ally cease upon re-marriase Orlglnal- = ly the allowance would have continued for two years after the death of the husband.
 Chairman Adamson said tonight the bill would he reported tomorrow and possibly passed by the house this week He is confident of pasSaga but ant1c1- pates opposition from insurance con = panies and pension committees. Provides Allowances for Dependents
 The bill provides allowances for de- pendents of men in service, compensa- tion for death and disability, optional insurance for officers and enlisted men and educational and vocational train ing for ilonora ply discharged men. Ad- ministra tion costs for the first and second years of the war are estimated ao ,sI76, 100000 and S3S0, 100000 re- spectively.
 The optional insurance section, around which the bitterest fight will wage. contemplates issuance to officers and men of policies from S1.000 to : 900 for the duration of the war, z t an estimated cost of $S per s1 900. In suranCe companies are said to have declined such war risks for less than $5S per S1.000
 Range of AIlotn1ents.
 Proposed allotments for dependents of men in the service would range from s5 a month to $50. according to the number of dependents and their rela- tfonship. A dependent wife with no children would receive s15 a month with one child, S25; two children, S32.30. and for each additional child s. Upo death resulting from injuries a widow would receive from s30 to $2O0 a month. Similar provision is ma de for wid mothers. Allowance for abilities range from $40 to see a month.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
Con1;no to Assist in Defense.

New York Aug. 29.-Mrs Blanca De Saulles is in jail at Miueola. N. Y, held for the grand jury on d charge of murdering her divorced husband John Longer Ie Saulles, whom she shct Aug after a dispute tC the GUS tody of their son. awarded them Jointly by the court. She had been expecting her relatives who communicated with her that they would come to assist her in her defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
cunard Liner VoIodia Torpedoed

Boston, Aug. 29.-The Cunard line steamship Volodia of 5.s65 tons gross, was torpedoed and sunk off the Eng fish coast recently. according to pri- vate advices reaching this city to- night The Volodia, formerly the Den of Ogil. was built at Port Glasgow in 1913
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The police estimate that 2.O0o. 900 people will see the New York Ma tional Guard send-off parade Aug. 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The governors of the New York stock exchange voted to close the ex- change at noon today in order to give members and' employees opportunity to witness the parade of New York state troops
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

An international conference of wo- men will be held at Stockholm Sept. 16-1S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The Woman Suffrage Party an- nounces that 221,758 Brooklyn women have signed petitions for the vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Scores of women were trampled on when a woman ran through the streets in Hoboken waving a German flag. In the rush to destroy the flag she was beaten by the mob.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

At the New York Police Headquar- ters IA policemen were rejected out Of 699 examined for the draft
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
Condensed Telegrams
Italians on Mont San Gabrielle.

Copenhagen, Aug. 29.-According to the Cologne Gazette's correspondent cn the Isonzo front. Mont San Ga briele has been partially taken by the Italians. The Austrians, adds the cor- respondent, are deserting this strong point.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Germany is suffering from an almost naaon-w wide epidemic of dysentery and tuberculosis
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Lieut.. Lufberry, of the Lafayette Escadrllle. attacked four German av- iators who had hemmed in his col league and rescuer him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

cabIed Paragraphs

Belgian Socialists will have no re- presentatives at Stockholm.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

President Wilson it Is reported will fix the copper prices within a wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

George L. Rives, formerly corpora tion counsel of New York city, who died at Newport, R. l.. left S50O0O to Columbia University in ten semi-an- nual payments of $5,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The strike of 25,ooo miners in the Birmingham district was averted through the efforts of Secretary Will son.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Thf Masonic home at WaIIinoford receives $3,34S.02 in the final distribu- tlon of the estate of the late Mls Nancy Wirth of Ansonia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Representative Ludenen of Mime sota introduced a resolution to repeal the draft act. He declared sending men across the seas unconstitutional
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Art treasures and pictures valued at 5000 900 rubles were stolen from the great museum of the late Grand Duke Michael Nicholaievitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The Provost Marshal General an nounced that persons having depen- dents living outside of the United States will be treated the same as those having dependents within.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Several members of the Belgian Mis- sion left for Washington and the farewell to the National Guard Troops in New York today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Rear Admiral Charles F. Stokes of the U. S. N. retired purchased Rock ledge, the summer home of Clinton s. Arnold, at Ossining, N. Y, for S80,- 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Eugene Meyer, Jr, of New York, was named a special assistant to Der nard M. Baruch, of the War Indus tries Board, in charge of copper pur- chaSeS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The Dutch Minister of Agriculture decided that the bread ration of 2,SOO grammes a head much suffice for II days after Sept. g.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The United States has asked Eng land and France for 300 experienced officers to train the new national army and the national guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

A field ambulance was presented to the army at the 18th annual encamp- ment of veterans of foreign wars ot the United States in New York. Ar interesting ceremony attended the pre- sentaion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Munitions contractors are asking for advance payment for supplies yet un- delivered The Treasury Department is considering making such payments to enable the contractors to carry out the work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The first death in the Pershing force was announced. Second Lieutenant Frederick Wahlstron o1 the United States Marine Coprs was killed in a motor cycle accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

According to German paper schools will be short of books and all book dealers must use their supply Of paper on hand for publishing books. as they will not be allowed any more.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley, of Bos ton, and Mir. Edward Lovejoy, shot q 3O-foot whale in West Gouldsboro Bay Bar Harbor, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Seventeen Mexicans captured by Pershing's expeditionary forces in Mex leo. were sentenced to serve from 17 to so years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
Favorable Report
 on Insurance Bill
A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PRES
 ENT PENSION SYSTEM
BY HOUSE COMMITTEE
Provides Allowances for Men in Ser vice and Compensation for Death and Disability With Optional Insur- ance for Officers and Men.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The admins tration soldiers and sailors insurance bill, designed as a substitute in the future for the present pension system, was favorably reported today by a house committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Harry D. Booth, general superin- tendent of the Midvale Steel Co.,. ap- peared before District Appeal Board No. 2, in Philadelphia. to ask for the exemption of $500 of the company's s men from the national army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

President Wilson will head the par ade of drafted men in Washington when they mobilize for entrainment for camp Sept. 5.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The enlistment of members of the American Field Ambulance Service in the regular army ambulance corps be- gan in Paris yesterday. Eighty per mediately on the opportunity being given them to enlist.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Administration officials believe that Germany's allies will soon declare war on the United States because of this country giving financial aid to Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Col. Franklin B. Mccoy, regular army recruiting officer predicted the enlistments for Massachusetts would be 10000 within day two.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

The methods of the men in the Per shing expedition to France in cutting red tape have won the admiration of the French people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Announcement was made tonight by the Peoples Council of America for Democracy and Peace that the invita- tion of Governor Frazier had been ac- cepted and the peace conference would be opened in Fargo. N. D.. on Satur- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

Forty thousand exhibitors and b,Iv CTS were entered in the official list for the atumn fair which has begun at
 | Leipsig.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
FOR STATE HIGH SCHOOL MEETT
MAIL ENTRY BLANKS FOR
STATE HIGH SCHOOL MEET;
SIXTEEN EVENTS ON LIST

pare .faverably with those of the Ma
tienal championships.
The prizes offered by the committee
for the coming meet hrel First tro-
ply shield to be contested for, for
five years. The Harrisburg Technical
high school has two plates on this
shield. In addition large silver low
ing cup will be awarded the team win
ming the meet, TO be held permanently,
Also O team prize of a loving cup will
awarded to the winner of the relay
championship, A loving cup will be
given the individual scoring the high
est number of points. Gold, silver and
bronze medals of a new and beautiful
design will be given In each event,
Special Event
The javelin throw will be included
for the first timeI prizes same as for
regular events, but the points net to
count,
This meet will be open to the stu
dents of all schools which are MEM
bcrs of the Pennsylvania Interscheias-
tic Athletic Association, and to be ell
gible each entrant must be certified
to have copformed TO the. scholastic
and amateur rules of the above asso-
citation, All entries must be in by the
first mall Monday, May 2i,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23

Entry blanks have been mailed out
Ihy George VI. HilS. Jr, secretary OF
the Harrisburg track athletic commit
tee inviting the members OF the. PENN
ssyivania 1nterschc iastie Association TO
send track teams to the meet that Will
be held on the Island May 2e. The meet
is expected to surpass all other In
point OF attendance.
Sixteen events are on the schedule
including the special event-throwing
the Javeiin, The letter to tho high
school OF the State is as follews>
Letter to Principals
"At this time the Harrisburg Track
Athletic committee wishes to announce
that the Pennsylvania Interscholastie
championships will be held at Harris.
burg, May 26, This date was selected
so as not to conflict with any other I'M
portant high school meet and give am
pie opportunity for the highest devel-
opment OF any Individual or team,
This meet at the Capital City has be-
come the championship classic of the
State, The records established here
stand out above any other. and COM
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
M'CORD'S FIVE
MEETS TRENTON
doc" Newman and League
Stars Will Play Here
Tomorrow Night

Manager Ike McCord and his Inde-
pendent five will play one of the hard
est games on their schedule tomorrow
night when Doc Newman, the sensa-
tional Eastern League star, will bring
the Trenton League team to town.
The locals defeated the Trenton
team earlier in the season and are on
the warpath to duplicate the feat.
Yesterday the Independents had a
hard workout with tho Central high
school quintet. A great deal of stress
was laid upon the defensive play and
the team work of the locals. Both
Trenton and Harrisburg will put the
regulars in the game and as both are
anxious to win-one to keep the slate
clean nnd tho other for revenge-the
contest should bo one of the fastest of
the season. The appearance of Doc
Newman alone assures the fans of q
good exhibition.
Ike McCord and his men have made
an excellent record this season and
will work hard to put the remaining
games on the schedule in the win col
umn. There will be no respite in the
practices and the Independents will
go after the Rosewoods hard in the
final game of the season. This con-
test will be for the independent cham
pionship of the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Steelton TO Have Team
In Bethlehem League

The Bethlehem steel Company, Steel
ton. will be represented In the Bethle-
hem Steel Company Baseball League
this season, Final plans have not been
completed for the league, but It Is
ped out within week, The teams
which will be represented in the league
are Steelton. Lebanon, Sparrow's Point,
Bethlehem. the Harland and Hollings-
worth Mills, Wilmington and the Fore
River Shipbuilding Company. Quincy,
Mass, 1t Is likely that each team will
play the other twice during the season,
with the two leading teams playing a
series for the championship.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Standing of the League
RICKEY BELONGS TO BROWNS

st. Louis, March 23.-Branch Rickey's
assumption of the presidency of the st.
Louis Nationals will not be sanctioned
by the National Commission IL it Is in
violation of Rickey's old Contract with
the st. Louis Americans. according to
a telegram received here yesterday
from President Ban Johnson, of the
American League.
Hickey asserts he had verbal agree
ment with President Ball, of the Amer
leans, permitting him to leave when
ever he had a chance to better himself.
His salary with the Nationals. it is
said, would be double his $500 stipend
as business manager of the Americans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-23
Juniors Trim Sophs
In Tech Class League;
Clutch" Miller is Star

The Junior team waxed the Sophs
yesterday afternoon in an interclass
basketball game played in the Tech
gymnasium by q score of 81 to "a.
The victory put the Juniors within half
a game from the lead,and another win
from the Freshman this afternoon will
deadlock the series. The result will
then give each team four out of possi-
BILE six victories.
The first half ended IL to II with
the Juniors in the lead. Dutch" Mil
Ter was the big gun for the victors,
tossing in four field goals. John Beck
did good work from a guard position
for the second year lads.
The lineup and summary:
Sophomores. Juniors.
Bihl, f. Miller, (.
Ebert, f. Holland, T.
Frank, C. Huston, C.
Beck, &. Lloyd, e.
Moore, G. F'rock, g.
Field goals, Beck 3, Frank 2, Mil
Ter d. Holland, Lloyd 3, Huston. Goals
from foul, Holland, 8 out of IS; Bihl,
ID out Of 20. Referee, Grubb. Scorer,
Fortna.