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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Chicken Thieves Abeut-oeheoT Emu meration Shows Total of f22+Dr. F. L. Smith and Family Msvs to Vernon.

Chicken thieves arc again operating ten chickens stolen early Sunday morning.
 F. H. Plumb has completed the emu meratton of school children in the town Of Stafford. The total number John Connoy of Holyoke visited friends in town over Sunday.
 Several Stafford men who are in Camp Devens, were home over Sun day.
 The town school committee held a meeting at the library building Mon- day evening.
 Move to Vernon.
 Dr. F. L. Smith and family moved to Vernon last week. Dr. Smith has practiced medicine here for the past 40 years and many friends were sorry to have him leave town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
NAPOLEON ONCE GAIn1.

A footsore army Is an army half de- feated." Men in training camps in cantonTnents, In the army and navy their feet. Every "comfort kit" should contain one pr more boYes of Aliens Foot-Ease the antiseptie powder to shake into the shoes. It freshens the tired. aching, smartipg feet. and heals klisters and sore. spots. The PiattgburE to make daily use of Foot-Base. sold everywhere. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

The children studying at Natchang school will return to school this morn ing after a vacation of five days, sin0e none of the public gremmar schools Tcachers' convention and Monday. the school was closed for vf2iting day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Wrecked Car Towed Away.

The wrecked Ford which figured in the accident near Franklin Friday ev- enin.s when Samuel B. Casseday of Springfield, Mass, was killed passed through this city Monday afternoon, being taken back in a big auto truck. The car was in the same condition as when found by State Policeman Bridgeman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
RECEIVER FOR NATIONAL
 SILK HostERY PLANT,
General Manager is Charged With Mis- appropriation ~ Funds sf Town of Johnston.

Providence. R l., Oct 2s.-The Ma t!onal Silk hosiery of Johnston was Iiaced in the hands of a receiver today ci' the petition of town officials. The pc tftioners set fcrth that William Bur- ton. general manager Of the plant and town treasurer, who is being sought on a warrant charging the misappropria- ton of town funds. had abandoned his duties and that the assets of the com pany are likely to be Impaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Danieison Woman Rewards Finder of
 Hand-Baq.

Albert Dansereau of Arnold's lane is s2 richer for returning the bag of Miss Ada M. Buckley of Danielson. for she notified Chief Killourey to Hke two dollars out of the bag and give it to the finder and to send the bag and its contents by parcel post;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Had Target. Practice.

Some of the members of the South Coventry Home Guard held their first target practice at the rifle range near the Willimantic river just outside of this city. The rest Of the company will shoot on the first two Saturday afternoons in November.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

Watrbury.-Thc local Hebrew relief committee in charge of raising Water 1ury's share 3s the $100OO,0 Jewish war fund has arranged for a bazaar today (Tuesday). the proceeds to go toward the fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Thrown From Waaon at storrs.

Arthur Kimball of Storrs college was thrown from a wagon in Storrs, Mon day and cut about the face and bruised in many places. He was attended by Dr. Girouard at St. Josephs hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Fire on Blacksmith Shop Roof.

Engine Company, No. 1, wes called out Monday morning to the blacksmith shop of John O. Treaudeau at 49 Bank street. The blaze was on the roof and was caused by small chimney fire which was quickly put out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
MOOSUP

Dance We'll A*tsnded- Navy Side Leading in contest-Ao- eidents-Haiiowe'en Soeiai Ep- worth Lsauus HoIdins Sunday Eve nins osrvicsa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
PL.AINFIELD

Speetsmsn Get Good Sage of Game Liberty Le8n Subscriptions Reach Fins Fetal of $ffo,ooo-Loeai Man Suhscribes $22. 900,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

Alabama is the fifth state to en- franchise women since 1917 hnQAA making IS sufrtNW >t1taA :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Hollands Nerves.

Hollands nerves are getting a little frayed, which really isn't remarkable considering what she sees every time she looks over her shoulder.-Kan- sas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
ONECO

F'oNs Ns S' "I'I@"SOU FT0ASH0e FAFD-
 we'll Sermon and Leaves for Lud-
 bury.
 Otis Remington picked bunch of Violets Oct. 23.
 Rev. A. G. Williamson preached his farewell sermon here last Sunday. He has accepted Q call to Dudbury, Mass., where he went Monday evening.
 Mrs. Ellen Waite returned Friday from visiting friends at Norwood, R. l..
 T. Brown and family spent last Sunday with James Turner on Gibson Hill.
 The board of assessors were calling on all taxpayers this week
 There was no school Monday.
 Harriet F. Kenyon was in Provi- dence this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Ernest Butler "Over There"

A card has been received from Err nest Butler. who is somewhere in Eng land He says that the voyage was rough at times but he was not sea- sick. They like the country, and he avoided one of the chief difficulties when he changed his money into Eng lish money. All mail that is sent to him goes at the same rates as mail in this country.
 High School German Society Meets.
 meeting of the Die Besserung was held at the High School, Monday morning. The programme was given entirely by members of the freshmen class and was as follows: Piano solo, Miss Magdalin Moriarty; recitation, Grace Goddard; piano solo, Miss Min nie Mandiil; vocal solo, Francis Da- wis: recitation, Miss Johnson: piano duet, Misses Jackson and Phelps; reel tation, Miss Susie Beebe; piano solo, Miss Briggs; recitation, Thomas AL bro; piano solo, Miss Starr; violin solo. Ralph Gibson.
 and the solos by Miss Davis and by Ralph Gibson were applauded for quite little time. Miss Davis giving an encore but Gibson could not do
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30
Brief Mention.

this es he did not have any more music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

Porto Rico promises a Liberty Bond of S2,00O,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-30

The masqueraAs dance hold in Mill ner hall Saturday evening was we'll attended. Rurdng tha evening a lunch of sandyviches. cake. cookies end cof- fee was served. A victrola furnished
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03

Wilson. Whether the new anbaN dor ever sees the president dependa events in the next four hours.
 May Lead to War.
 l Breaking off diplomatic relat} with Germany does not mean war easily may lead to war. It is an of protest characterized>in tho us| of nations as "measdre short war" The danger that war may foll is accentuated by the diplomatic | tory of the world. Modern til show no instance of diploml break between two first class pon| that has not been followed by A l tilities The rights of Germans inRhe Jy1 1 ed States and of Americans in d | many are virtually unaffected by ! severance of diplomatic relations. treaties are terminated or suspend German consuls in the Una States and American consuls in a many, holding their places by vit1 of treaties, continue to pSfform tH usual functions, but they no lon] work under supervision of diplomd offices. kE2|
 There is no change in commefd relations, already badly crippled the war. Individuals and corpo tions may continue their usual fairs providing they do not deau contra band and theig~obligation as binding as eyer.
 There cIon16 ho ,,o as private property either in the Uni. States or Germany although it may taken for use under certain circu stances.
 Von BcInstorT in Predicament.
 Count Won Bernstprff arranged W the Swiss minister to take over German embassy. The details of 1 transfer will be arranged when | German ambassador says boodbye Secretary Lansing.
 Count Bernstorff said he dids know the manner of his leaving . United States or what steps wo, have to be taken. "This is rlv ' experience. of the kind" ha said "a I will have to inform myself
 It is thought doubtful if sorue the Entente allies will grant any $; conduct to him.
 After Count Von Bernstorff called the Swiss minister on the to phone and asked him to take clrul of the embassy Dr. Ritter hurried q to tho German embassy. Aftewws Count Won Bernstorr declined to l swer questions.
 Ask the Swiss minister said ~ am only private citizenT'
 Now We must look out for sof thing like Dewey at Manila" reina ed Senator Shephard of Texas. W
 The president has done the q thing that any self-respecting mai (Continued Or Second PaEe).
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
Won Be1nso Given Passports and Gerard Recalled From BPfedent Wilson
 dresses Being Warsp
DIGNITY AND HONOR OF NATION DEMAND
 BREAK, WILSON DECLARES TO CONGRESS

sight of their purpose should unhap oily prove unfounded; if American ships and American lives should in fact be sacrificed by their naval com manders in needless contrast of the just and reasonable understandings of international law and the obvious dic- tates of humanity, I shal take the lib- erty of coming again before the con- gress to ask that authority be given me to use any means that may be nec- essary for the protection of our sea- men and our people in the prosecution of their peaceful and legitimate err rands on the high seas, I can do noth- ing less. I take it for granted that all neutral governments will take the same course.
 We re the sincere friends of the German people and earnestly desire to remain at peace with the govern ment which speaks for them. We shall not believe tha tthey are hostile to us unless and until we are obliged to believe it and we purpose nothing nor ethan the reasonable defense of the understated rights of our people. We wish to serve no selfish ends. We seek merely to stand true alike in thought and in action to the imme- morial principles of our people which I have sought to express in my ad- dress to the senate only two weeks ago-seek merely to Vindicate our right to liberty and justice and an un- molusted life. These are the bases of peace, not war. God grant that we may not be challenged to defend them by acts of 'wilful injustice on the part of the government of Germany.''.esa sa 4
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
NO ORDERS TO MILITIA.
Improbable 1t Will Be Called on for
 Duty.

Hartford, Feb. 3.-Connecticut Ma tional Guard units, except possibly the naval militia and the coast ar tillery corps, are not likely to pc called cut because of the severance Of dipl matic relations and the result tatant possibility of war, according 10 statements by General Cole, today.
 It WIS further said that no orders of any Lind had been received by the office or had been issued. And in ouiries regarding the Connecticut forces would be made direct to the governor and at the offices of latter 1t was that no inquiry had been made.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
FAVORS WAR ISSUE
 OF $5O0,0Oo,O0O
House Revenue Bill Amended in
 Senate for Preparedness GERARD'S ORDERS SWEEPING
Instructed to Close Every American Consulate In Germany, Unusual Step-U-Boats' Toll of American Citizens Is Put At 200.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Senator Thomas today introduced an amend ment to the house revenue bill pro- posing an issue of $50O,O0O,O0o non- interest bearing treasury notes to put the nation in state of naval and mill itary preparedness
 The notes would be payable to per- sons from whom the government pur-, chased munitions can be used to pay taxes and would be redeemable.
 Ambassador Gerard's instructions are to close his embassy as we'll as all the consulates in Germany. All em- basy attaches, consuls, consular agents and their staffs are to be brought out of Germany. This makes the sever- ance of relations more complete than is usual in such cases.
 Democratic Leader Kitchin told Re- publican Leader Mann when the house convened today that no action by congress was contemplated today in connection with the presidents ad- dress.
 U-Boats Kill 200 Americans.
 Two hundred Americans at least, probably more have gone to their deaths through German and Austrian submarine operations.
 Most of the Americans lost were travelling on unarmed merchant ships and, under the practices of interna- tional law and humanity. believed themselves secure. More than 2,0oo citizens of other nationalities lost their lives in the same attacks which cost the lives o1 Americans
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
on Seamen I aken Prisoner by German *Commerce Raiders
 Being Given Liberty
PUBLIC IS BARRED
 FROM NAVY YARDS
Extra Precautions Being Taken OH
 Board Warships, Which Are Close ly Guarlled-Battleship Louisiana Kept Brilliantly Lighted All Night Crew of Appam Expected to Be Or f-t
 dered Ashore.

sf Washington, Feb. 3.-The United States has formally demanded of Ger many the immediate release ol the Americans who were taken prisoner on prize ships by the raiders in the South Atlantic.t4pss s<sa.se ,,y,s4e .stf -
 In all there were sixty-four Ameri- cans taken from the steamers Georgic, Mount Temple and Voltaire. Sixty of the prisoners are confined in the pris- on camp at Buelmen in Westfalen. ss No one other than officials and em- ployes of naval yard and stations is to be admitted to such government res- ervations. Orders to this effect. Sec retary Daniels announced today, had been issued and will be effective i'm mediately.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03

White House Silent.
 No announcement of the break was made at the White House as that was reserved for disclosure to the public in the address to congress. Secretary Tumulty would only say that the president would address congress this afternoon.
 The machinery of the government has been set in motion to safeguard the national interests and further pre- pare the country for an unprecedent- ed and momentous situation in which it now finds itself.
 SaMeetary Lansing went over to the White House and had a brief confer ence with the president. He would go no further than Secretary Tumul- tvs announcement that the president would address a joint session of con- gress.
 Everywhere there were expressions of support and appreciation.
 Lodge Pleasantly Surprised.
 Administration leaders in the sen- ate who had talked with the presi- dent last night were not surprised but were deeply moved by the climax. One of the first to hear the news, Senator Lodge, of the foreign rela- tions committee said: "Can that be true?' he fairly shouted. 1T did not thing the president would do it. ! thought it would be another note. I'm with him.
 The senator declared, pounding his desk after a moments hesitation: Now we'd better see to 1t that our marines prevent the dismantling of any more German ships in our har- bors."
 Vice president Marshal, notified to arrange for a joint session of con- gress, said:
 ''It is sincerely to be hoped that this necessary break will not drag the United States into the war. There are limits, however, to endurance be- yond which no self-respecting nation can go. This country cannot permit the defiance of all law of civilization by any nation to pass unchallenged."
 No special orders for increasing the guard at the stations, arsenals, wire less plants, naval magazines or other reservations have been issued.
 Secretary Daniels reiterated that the winter cruising orders of the At lantic fleet, now in Cuban waters had not been changed. He met with q smile questions as to what order is contemplated. It is indicated, however. that the bureau chiefs of the navy department have been in- structed 10 give out no further news.
 Count Adam Tarnowski Austria's now ambassador here, was to present his credentials to Secretary Lansing today for examination preliminary to the formal presentation to President
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
BRITISH CRUISER
 OFFLONG ISLAND
American Steamer, Docking at New 4 York Today Reports Presence Of
 Entente Warship.

s New York, February 3.-A British cruiser identity not learned, lay in the vicinity of Montauk Point, which is at the eastern end of Long Island, at sunset last evening. according to the officers of the American steamer Amazonia which arrived here today from Liverpool The warsEip was of the Essex type.
 F The AYnazonia and other incoming vessels reached here ice-coated due to the severely cold weather at sea-
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
MERIDEN FIREARMS
 PLANT IS CLOSED
Had Been Working on Rife Contract for Russia-Inventory,
 Explanation Given.

Meriden, Feb. 3.-The local plant of the New England Westinghouse company which has been working on a rifle contract for the Russian gov ernmert suddenly closed this noon until next Thursday.
 The notice posted stated that the closing was for purpose of taking inventory. The order came from the headquarters in Springfield. Many of the officials of the plant left the city this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
CONN. TO HAVE AIRMEN.
Orders Received For Formation of
 Section in This State.

Bridgeport, Feb. 3.-Orders have been received here from the war de- partment for the immediate forma- ton for an aeronautic section of the Connecticut naval militia. A full equipment of aeroplanes, machine guns, hangars, etc., will be furnished by the government as soon as one li censed pilot has been accepted as an officer.
 One officer and four men are or dered to the tra ming station in Pen sacola, Florida, for three months for practice work As
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
AMERICA DEMANDS
 SAILORS RELEASE
SUNDAY NEWS SERVICE.

On account of the great interest in the international situation, the Herald will maintain its Associated Press service tomorrow (Sunday). If tho news warrants such action, extra papers will be published. Otherwise information regarding the latest developments will be provided to patrons by telephone. Bulletins containing the news will be posted at the Herald office.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
Appam Closely Watched.

Newport News, Va-, Feb. 3.-The coast guard cutter Yamacraw has gone alongside the German prize ship Ap- pam and it is thought the German prize crew will be taken off immedl- ately.
 Two torpedo boat destroyers joined the superdreadnought Arkansas off the Virginia capes on emergency duty.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
TO DEFY U-B0ATS
Adriatic Steams Away While Crew and Passengers Cheer News of Dip lomatic Rupture With Germany.

New York. Feb. 3.-Amid shouts and cheers, her passengers and crew the big British passenger liner Adri- atic steamed from here shortly after noon today, bound for Liverpool, un- daunted by the German threat to sink all ships passing through the newly prescribed war zone. Her pas sengers numbered A, among them one American citizen William G.. Uridge of San Francisco. The liner was filled to capacity with general cargo, probably all If it contraband of war.
 As the Adr;atic backed out of her pier word was received of the sever ance Of relations between the United States and Germany. Crew and passengers joined in cheers.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
BOAT TRAIN LOADED.

London, Feb. 3.---A large crowd of homeward bound passengers took the boat train at Huston station this morn ing. There seemed little apprehension of danger, as today's sailing was eX- empt under the German warning, it being the last one of such exemption
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03

Ambassador Gerard has been instructed to ask Il German foreign office for his passports Passports hal been sent to Count Won Bernstorff
 Confident that the sentiment of the entire country behind him and assured of the united support of congre President Wilson after his conference yesterday with for the United States pursue. Breaking diplomatic relations brings United States the verge war Never in the history of the world have first ca powers severed their diplomatic relations without host ties following
 President Wilson in taking the momentous steps h counted the consequences fully have all his advisers
 break with the United States and was prepared to pay in the hope of shortening the war
 When the president returned from the capitol ls maned but breaking off relations At once he beg preparing the address which he delivered today
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
GOVERNOR HoLCOMB SORRY,

Hartford, Feb. Ex-Governor Mar GUS, Holcomb on being informed of the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ger many expressed his regret that con- than this he said nothing
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
nrTcH LINER RECALLED.

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. 2.----~ The Handelsblad says that the Hol- land-America liner Nieuw Amster- dam. which was on her way to Amer ica and had been recalled by wireless arrived off the Hook of Holland this morning.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
warsFips' Guards Increased.

Norfolk, Feb. 3.-Extra armed guards were placed around the battle ship Louisiana and torpedo boat de- stroyer Benham at the navy yard last night.
 The Louisiana was brilliantly illum- mated and armed men walked her decks and dock where she is moored. There was similar activity on and about the Benham.
 The Louisiana is undergoing exten- sive repairs and is not ready to sail unless her services are urgently need ed. She is having new guns installed.
 Washington, Feb. 3.-All passes to the New York navy yard were ordered recalled by the commandant, Rear Ad- rniral Nathaniel R. Usher at 10 o'clock today. The armed patrol along the water front and at the gates was doubled.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-03
German Ambassador Sad When Informed Wilson's Decision But Admits No Otl]
 Course Is Open to United States Adm istration Busy Planning to Offset Espaona|

IVA s HINGTON, FEB. 3.-Dip1 W matic relations with GermaI have been broken off.
 President Wilson, in a personal d dress to joint session of congress al o'clocA today, publicly announced Il government s answer to Germany's d claration of ruthless submarine Warfa1
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
Ia Eerla.

80 IT, IA
whats this | hear about WARP DO.
lores inquired Of her mistress. a few
lays after their arrival ut La Fcra.
"Thcy toll me that Mexico Is invaded
and that the American soldiers have
already killed more than n thousand
women amt children"
"Who tells you this?' Alalrc asked.
1.-THE inen--cveryhody." Dolores
waxcd hand In tho direction Of the
other ranch buildings. Our people are
buszing like hoes With the news, and,
Of course, no one cnles,to work when
thc Americans tire coming" .laa, ,st
u shall have to put AN end to sucl,
talk"
This morning the word came that
the revolution Is ended and that the
soldiers of both parties are uniting to
fight for their liberties They say tl,c
Srlngos are killing al the old people
everyone, In fact, except the girls
whom they take with them. Already
they rhnvr begun the most horrible
practices. Why, ut Espinal"--Do Dolores
eyes were round--"would you believe
lt?-those Yankee soldiers ate n baby
They roasted tho little dear like d
cablato and ate I'LL ! tell you, It makes
wild talk among the pelndors.' K.
"Do you believe such stories?
Alnire Inquired with some amusement
"tIm-ln---i,ot altogether. But, all the
snme,11 think 1t is time we were going
homo"
"l'his Is home. for :,'c. Dolores"
YES, bit now that var"