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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
GERMAN PLOT TO DESTROY
 NORWEGIAN STEAMERS
A Ton of Explosives Found Conceal
 in Artificial Lumps of Coal.

Chrfstiania, Norway, June o6.-Dis- coveTy of the German plot to destroy Norwegian steamers by explosives, un- earthed late last week. has appalled, the whole nation. The newspa pers demand publication of all the facts in the case of the steps which are be- ing taken to bring the matter to the attention of the German government
 Tn all a ton of explosives has been discovered, concealed in artificial Jumps of coal, which presumably were to be placed in ships bunkers, and in bombs fitted with the most ingenious mechanism.
 It has developed that trunk full of explosives was brought to Christiania in February by a courier of the Ger man foreign office, whose official seal was ou the trunk. The trunk was addressed to the German embassy here and according to internal usage, it was admitted without examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

$1oo,ooo, ,ooo FOR RED CROSS
 HAS BEEN CONTRIBUTED
Chairman of the Fund Thanks Millions
 of Contributors.

Washington, June 2R-The nations contributions to the Red Cross, in re- sponse to the call for the $1O0,0Oo, 900 war fund, were estimated at $10O,000,- GOO tonight by Henry P. Davison, the chairman of the Red Cross. war fund.
 He gave out e statement thanking the millions of co--.lloutorS, saying that the money would be expended with publicity and they would take the country into their confidence. Pri- marily the fund will be devoted to the relief of American soldiers and sailors, secondariIy to the relief of allies
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CANADIANS SLOWLY
 ARE ENCIRCLINC LENS
They Have Occupied the Village of La Couotte, Situat
 ed Mile to the South
GERMANS ALREADY HAVE CEASED MINING COAL

The Germans Have Seemingly Realized That Their Tenure of Position Artillery Duels Have Sup planted Infantry Activity in the Region Between Sossons and Rheims-The Austrians Have Assumed the Of fensive Against the ItalansLvely Fighting Continues Between the Russians and Austro- Germans Southwest of Lutsk, in Volhynia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
No DistiIIing of
 piritsDuringW War
DECISION BY SENATE AGRICUL.
 TURF COMMITTEE
BAN ON NEGOTIATIONS
The Question of Permitting the Making of Beer and Wine is Placed in Pres
 ident Wilson's Hands-AIso Seizure of Liquor for Re- distiiIine Purposes.

Washington, June 06.-Absolute pro- hibition of the manufacture of dis placing in the presidents hands the question of permitting the making of beer and wine was agreed upon by a senate agriculture sub committee late today in framing a substitute for the prohibition feature of the house food control bill.
 It was also decided to forbid impor- tations of distilled spirits and to au- thorize the president to seize liquor now held in bond if needed for re- distilling purposes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
ASKING FOR FREEDOM
 OF CONSCIENCE IN RUSSIA.
Sill Submitted to Provisional Govern
 nnent by Ministry of Interior.

Petrograd, June 26.-The ministry of the interior has submitted to the pro- visionaI government a bill establishing freedom of conscience. in which it is proclaimed that possession of civil and political rights no longer depends on religion. For a change of religion of ficial permission will not be needed.
 Up to years of age a child's re- ligion is determined by its parents; # there is disagreement, the child takes the mothers religion. Over g years of age, the religion carhot be changed without the consent of the child itself Over 17 years, religion can be changed without the parents or guardians con sent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
DELEGATES APPOINTED TO
 ORATORECAL TRAINING CAMP.
Representatives from Seventeen States Are to Assemble at Chautauqua, N. Y.

New York, June 26.-Seventeen gov ernors have appointed delegates from the state councils of defense to attend the "oratorical Plattsburgh" at Chau- tauqua, N. Y, in July, it was an nounced here tonight by the National Security league, which is promoting a plan to arouse the people of the coun- try to the meanings of the war by a nation-w wide speechmaking campaign. The delegates will hold several ses- sions during the week at Chautauqua and draw up a scheme for co-ordina- tion of patriotic educational work
 Connecticut has appointed a delegate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
EMBEzZLED ABOUT $6oO,ooo
 FROM PENNSYLVANIA CO.
Jesse Williamson, 2d, Pleaded Guilty
 in Court at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 26.-Jesse Will iamson, 2nd, today pleaded guilty in court here to the embezzlement of about $500, 900 from the Pennsylvania company for the insurance of lives and granting of annuities and it's eli ents while serving as secretary of the companY. Sentence deferred.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
90 STICKS OF DYNAMITE
 PACKED IN A BEER CASE
Found Half Buried 300 Yards From
 Camp of First Minn. Infantry.

Fort Smelling, June 26 Ninety sticks of dynamite packed in a beer case were found half buried 300 yards from the camp of the First Min nesota Infantry by guards Sunday night, it was learned today. The dis covery was made after two sentries had challenged a man crawling O n his hands and knees. He fled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
EMMA GOLDMAN AND HERMAN FAILED TO REGISTER
Miss Goldman Claims Residence in Connecticut, Berkman in California.

New York, June 26.-Emma Gold man and Alexander Berkman, anar- chists- failed to register today under state military census. Their attorney informed Director Goodrich that Miss Goldman claims residence in Con necticut and Berknan in California. They will be required to submit affi- davits today setting forth their claims. Mir. Goodrich said
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Will Know +he Worst.

Experts are at work on the coal operators books, and we soon shall know how large a subscription will have to be raised to keep them from starving to death this summer. Tn diana polls News
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
AMERICAN LOANS TO ALLIES
 PASS BILLION DOLLAR MARK
Yesterday S15,OoO,oo0 Was Adva need to Great Britain and $1oyooo, 900 to France,

Washington, June 26 - American loans to the allies passed the billion dollar mark today when the treasurer placed s15,O00, 900 to the credit of Great Britain and S10,000, 900 to Frances account.
 Credits to all the allies to meet their expenditures in this country now total 1,00s. 0o0,0 900, of which Great Britain has received $550.0O0,0O0 and France
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
SPECIAL RIFLE MAKING
 MACHINERY NEEDED AT ONCE
To Cost s9,5oo,ooo, if Army is to Be Equipped For Speedy Service Abroad.

Washington, June 26-SpeciaI rifle making m~chinery costing $9,50O ,000 must be obtained at once by the gov ernment if the new army is to be properly equipped for speedy service abroad Secretary Baker today advised the house. 4 bill to make the ap- propriation probably will be introduc- ed immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Dancer Too Great.

It's dollars to doughnuts that if the Kaiser ever does yield to that long ing for a place in the trenches he won't pick out Q berth on the West ern front-SaYannaI1 News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Looks That Way.

From the length of time it takes some of the states to make their reg istration reports one would think that the registrars had to travel by a stagecoach.@ Washington Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Any Pape Largest in
CabIed Paragraphs

Resigned Austrian Premier in Mili-
 tary Service.
 Amsterdam, June 26-The Nieues Weiner Tageblatt says that Count Clammartinic, who recently resigned as Austrian premier, has returned to the military service and received an of colonel. He will be- come military governor of Montene- gro.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Exchanae Professorshipa.

These exchange professorshipS are growing more common. Witness Pro- lessor Root in Russia Professor Pershing in France and Professor Northcliffe in the United States. -Chicago Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Six Conspiracy Indictments in Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, June 26.-Six persons were indicted this afternoon by a fed eraI grand jury here. The charges included conspiracy against the gov ernment, failure to register and dis tribution of anti-draft literature The persons indicted are residents of De- troit, Lansing, Jackson and Port Hu- roy, Mich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Not Culture.

Abstinence from work and waste of money is not culture. Even a hobo refrains from toll and squanders what he panhandles.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
of Adventure,

Men who like adventure need not lack it in this war. France wants a thousand air adventurers right away. Koch ester Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Food Prices Drop in Bridqeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 26.-FIour dropped today from $16 to $14 a barrel in this city. Vegetables and can ned goods shared in the reduction trade. Wholesalers declare there will be general slump in food prices in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

General Sir Francis Lloyd has been paying a visit to the French front. He went first to Reims and then on to the Craonne sector and afterwards he visited the batt1efelds at Verdun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Keeping D Their Couraoe.

Germany seems to be biddingN for air reprisals- possibly in the hope of stimulating war sentiment at home.- Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CREW OF OLYMPIA
 ABANDONED THE sHIP
Had Been Ordered to-Were Brought
 to Newport Naval Station.

Newport, R. l., June 26.-The crew of the cruiser Olympia which went on the rocks off Block Island today abandoned the ship on orders and were brought to the naval station here today. Other warships were standing by her. She was reported to be badly damaged
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
ADMIRAL VON TERPITZ
 SUFFERING FROM DIABETES,
Has Been Germany's Chief Advocate of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.

Geneva, June 26.-Admiraf Alfred von Tirpitz, former German minister of marine, has arrived at St Blaise in the Black Forest. He Is suffering seriously from diabetes.
 Grand Admiral von Tfrpitz has been Germany's chief advocate of unre- stricted submarine warfare. He had much to do with the building of Ger many's great fleet and is known as ''the father of the German navy" He retired as minister of the navy in March, 1916, i'll health being given as the reason.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

German newspapers are complaining to Chancellor von Hollweg for his de- cision permitting the use of only A per cent. of their former paper supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Since the beginning of March, 1915, the British Government has purchased meat cheese, wool and scheelite from New Zealand producers to the value of $121, ,046, ,2S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

George Hoch, a Coney Island hotel proprietor, was held in S5,000 bail on a charge of abusing and insulting men in U. S. uniform. Hoch is of German birth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The record of train Performa nces on the railroads of New York State in May shows that 6S,1S2 trains were run, of which S3.8 per cent. were on time at the terminal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The Duke of Teck has changed his title and in the future will be known as the Marquis of Cambridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Twenty four traction companies operating trolley cars over the greater part of New York State, outside of New York city, yesterday petitioned the Pubic Service Commission for per mission to raise fares from five to six cents. The one important city ex- cepted is Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Lester H. WooIsey of New York will be confirmed by the senate as so- ilcitor of the Department of State.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

i w. H. Rogers, Federal mediator, arrived in Butte from Washington. He will go into conference with the con tending sides of the miners strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Marta Wttkowska, prinna donna, was denied citizenship papers at Syr- acuse. She was told by the court to get married as the only solution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Katherine Stinson, 1e-year- avi ator, arrived in Washington with Rec Cross funds from Albany
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Capt. VoIney O. Chase, an aid O Admiral Benson, died suddenly at hi home in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Panama Canal has cost to date S41S,000,000. Extensive Qualifications are being constructed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The directors of the Ford Motor Go. decided to present Ford ambulances to the Red Cross valued at $5OO,0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Former King Constantine of Greece has bought the Chateau Chartreuse, near Thun, Switzerland, from the German baron von Gedlitz.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

John p. FutreIIe, son of the author who lost his life on the Titanic, has been appointed a cadet in the naval academy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The city of Leipzig has purchased a three -fourths' interest in the Leipzig HochIitzer coal mine for the purpose of assuring an uninterrupted supply of fuel for it's municipal power plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The Serbian ministry resigned. A new Cabinet will be formed. with Nix ola P Pahsitch as premier and min ister of foreign affairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Two hundred dollars for a barrel of flour was paid by a wealthy Greek, showing how acute the food shortage
 is in Athens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Shep Trent, a negro of Punta Gorda, Fla, was shot to death by a mob for an attempt of assault a woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Joseph kannia, member of the 4eth Overseas Pioneer Regiment, who has been seriously wounded and is now in base hospital in France, is the son of MT. and Mrs. Anton Kannia, of Mill ford, and enlisted in Canada year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The New York Public Service Com mission ordered electric light rates re- duced to IT cents per kilowatt hour after July IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was fined $350 in the federal court at Providence yesterday for failure to properly feed and water several carloads of hogs while in tran sit from De Witt, N. Y, to Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The Chicago city council accepted $200, 900 cash for giving permission to the Automatic Telephone Co. to junk it's properties.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN To
LECTURE IN FITZGERALD

William Jennings Bryan will lee
tpre in Fitzgerald on April 9TH, at
either the Court House or Odd Eel
lows Hail. William J. Bryan is per-
haps the best loved and most hated
man in American politics. He has
been candidate for President on the
Democratic ticket three times, mem
Der OF congress several times and
secretary Of state for over a year.
Mr.. Bryan is one of those men
rarely found i'll public life in this age
"a man ready and willing to sacrifice
himself to his principles. In uphold
ing what he believes to be the only
method to keep America out of war
he has had heaped upon his head all
the virility, or scurllity, of the pens
of two-thirds of the editors of the
American press, But despite the crit
cism and opposition he has had the
courage III his convictions to stand
firm. Mr. Bryan is one Of the earliest
opponents of nationwide prohibition
and one of the first to espouse woman
suffrage Whatever has been said
about those issues for which he stands
no one with any knowledge OF the cir
cumstances can challenge the SINGER
ity with which he upholds them.
The city of Fitzgerald is certainly
highly honored by the privilege of
hearing this stirling statesman and
instead of advising you to come to
hear him, we advise you to come
early if you expect to get chance to
hear him. 4
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
AFTER CATCHING ROBBERS.
MAN DROPS DEAD

Waycross, Ga, March 26.-Accord
ing to a report received here TODAY
b A. Boatright, well-known resident
OF P1erce' county, dropped dead Sun,
day while chasing two men suspected
of robbing his home. The men
charged with the crime later were ar
rested. They are Robert Dixon and
Lonnie Dixon.
The robbery is said to have occur
red Sunday near Bristol, pistol and
some whisky being stolen.
AT the time of the robbery Mr..
Boatright was away from his home,
but he discovered his loss and started
an investigation. The men later ar
rested were suspected and Mr.. Boat
right. learning of the direction they
took, set out in pursuit. Seeing the
man they are alleged to have robbed,
the men started running. Catching
up with them, Mr.. Boatright and his
companion, Green Smith, got out of
their buggy, Smith holding the men.
Mr.. Boatright took about fifteen steps
when he collapsed and died before
medical aid could be secured.
The young men, taking advantage
OF the situation, slipped away, but
were later located and taken to jail.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
HIGH SCHOOL PRELIMINARY
CONTEST TO BE HELD FRIDAY

The High School contests in mu-
sic, oratory and expression will be
held Friday evening at the Ben Hill
county courthouse beginning at $3.50
p. M The three first place winners in
the contest will represent the Fitz-
gerald High School at the Third Dis
trict School meet in Americas on
April 14-15.
The program, as arranged, is very
fne'one, the best in several years. and
the talent is splendid. A small adj
mission charge of 15c and 25c will be
charged to defray expenses, including
programs, expenses of the Judges who
come from neighboring cities, and
other incidentals. All the net pro-
ceeds will be contributed to the Fitz-
Hi-Way, the High School Annual.
Come and bring your best girl.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
PROHIBITION COMMISSIONERS
STRICKEN OUT OF PROHI BILL

Atlanta, Ga, March 27.-The pro-
hib1tion commissioner was stricken
out OF the bone dry bill by the house
OF representatives yesterday after
noon, and this action probably means
that the bill as finally passed will
carry no provision for such a COM
missioner by the bar margin, mas
much as the senate retained the COM
missioner by the bar margin of only
one vote and the senate will not in
sist on the retention of the commits
sloner when the bill goes to confer
ence.
by holding an afternoon session
and speeding up considerably, the
house succeeded yesterday afternoon
IN dlsposing of twelve sections of the
bill, which was much more rapid pro-
gress than it had previously made,
The bill was to be taken up again by
the house at session beginning at 9
O'Clock Tuesday morning.
There have been two main issues
among the prohibition members from
the outset of the extra session. One
was on the prohibition commissioner,
which seems to have been disposed of
as stated above; and Hie other was
on the provision of the bill, as drawn
by the governor, making second and
subsequent offences against the pro-
hibition laws felony, punishable by
Imprisonment from one to FIVE years.
When the house reaches this provis-
ion there will be considerable debate.
| The general opinion now is that the
extra session will adjourn on Satur-
day,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
COFFEE HOUSES TO REPLACE
SALOONS IN NEBRASKA

Lincoln, Neb. March 25.-Relieious
societies in Nebraska towns and cities
are planning to open coffee houses to
take the place of the saloon. which
will be banished by edict OF the voters
May lst
Omaha churches viii try out the
coffee house idea, and if it is success
tul they will scatter number of them
all over the city. The plan is to make
the coffee house social club for la
boring men, such as they now have
IN the saloon. Coffee and sandwiches
are tosbe furnished cheap and the men
encouraged to make the places club
rooms.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
ASKED TO RE-DEED LANDS TO
TRUSTEE OF DODD SUPPLY
COMPANY

Drew W. Paulk. trustee for the
Dodd Supply Company, has filed pc
tition in equity in the United States
Court at Macon. alleging that certain
lands formerly owned by II. NJ. Dodd,
president OF the bankrupt company,
were purchased with the funds OF the
defunct corporation and that for this
reason they should be decided to the
trustee in bankruptcy for the benefit
of the creditors OF the corporation.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
$147,ooo,ooO BUSINESS DONE
BY MAIL ORDER HOUSE

Atlanta, Ga, March 2S.-The mer-
chant i'll the town and small city is to
blame for letting so much of his local
trade go out to the mail order house
according to "newspaperdom,' one of
the leading publications in the country
on the general subjects of advertising
and advertising methods.
What the merchant in the small
city and town should learn. declares
this authority, is to attract trade bv
advertising, for advertising is the Sc
cret OF every great business success
IN the world today. Without it no
business can grow. Not only should
the merchant advertise, but he should
devote his very best effort to the
preparation of bright, snappy, con-
vincing copy,
The annual report ola large and
well-known mail order house in Chi
cago shows that its total volume of
business for 1916 exceeded $l47, 900 900
which was All enormous increase over
ITS business of the year before. and
which shows that these concerns are
still going into towns and small cities.
as well as into big cities for that
matter. and taking trade from under
the very nose of the focal merchants
who has goods of better quality at
prices which enable him to compete
on equal terms.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
LABOR CONVEN-
TON TAKESSHAPE

The annual meeting of the State
Federation Of Labor is having the
closest attention by the members OF
organized labor in the city. The COM
mittees appointed by the various
unions held an important meeting
last evening, at which the sub-com-
mlttees reported uniform progress in
each instance. The music committee
has arranged for band. the barbecue
committee, which is to be the host
on the 10Th, are about completing ar
rangements to feed the boys and their
trends. The general entertainment
committee hopes to pull off some
stunts which will make the visitors
tall in love with our city and the sue
cess of the finance committee war
rants the general belief that this con-
vention will be one. of the best the
State Federation of Labor has ever
held. A motion was passed to ex-
tend an invitation to the business men
OF the city to meet with the general
committee next Tuesday to cooperate
IN entertaining the visitors.
The local unions, with a member
ship of nearly thousand, and their
families will make the three DAYS par
ticularly interesting. Some of the To-
cal firms who have already contribut-
ed financially to the success are:
|. Gelders 81.
Johnson Hardware Co. S..
]. H. Churchwell, $40.
McCarty-. Johnstone Co, SIS.
r. |. Maffett, $3.50.
Sandlin Furniture Co., SIS.
Russell Bros, $3.50.
Denmark Drug Co., IS.
L. L. Griner, S..
Fitzgerald Hardware Co.. $3.50.
Davis Bros. Co. S..
Beall Gro. Co., $3.50.
Empire Mere. Co., SIS.
Sam Abram, ST.
City Drug Co., SIS.
J. 2. Patterson, ST.
Surprise Store, $500.
Dixie Grocery Co., 81.
0. r. Crawley, 81.
]. c. Bush 81.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28
PUTTING FITZGERALD ON THE
MAP

Fitzgerald is getting on in the
world if the number of prominent Wis
itors to the city means anything
Hon. Frank ]. Hanly, ex-governor Of
Indiana, and prohibition candidate for
president, was here Friday week
ago. Senator Hoke Smith who has
been suggested for President by
many, was here Saturday last, and
now William Jennings Bryan, the
most famous man in America, is go
ing to speak here Saturday, April 9TH.
Sarah Bernhardt or Theodore Roose-
welt next.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28

All news contributors to this paper
will greatly oblige the management if
they VIII only write on one side of
their manuscripts.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28

Frank M. Hobbs, eIrtor and mana
ger of the Industrial Clarion, of Ma
con, spent Tuesday in the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-28

Wedding ard party invitations.
Style and quality the best.
Prompt service. Leader-Enter-
prise. IF