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Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

scribed by the banks and their de- positors; permitting deposit of pro- ceeds in state banks and trust com panies as well as federal reserve subscribers of the issues authorized for bonds subsequently issued, during the war. at higher interest rates; requiring the secretary of the treas ury to report expenditures of the bond proceeds December 31 annually there after, and exempting the $2,00O, ,00o,- 900 of treasury indebtedness certif1- cates authorized from all taxation. ex- cept estate and inheritance levies.
 With the passage of the bill accom- phshed. treasury department officials turned their attention to the actual is- sue of the bonds.
 While the senate was still debating the measure. Secretary McAdoo held an informal conference with the mem bers of the advisory counsel Of the federal reserve board. including J. P. Morgan, who were holding their quarterly meeting here. To the members of the council Mir. McAdoo announced his intention of taking counsel with financial experts of the country as to the best methods to be followed in the notation of tn eissue. In their individual capacity. the wis., itors were requested to submit sug- gestions to the secretary.
 The council discussed the issue at us dILeGnOOu meeting anu VIII SOH- tinue the discussion tomorrow.
 Later MT. McAdoo announced that he would invite representatives of the leading bond and investment houses of the country to confer with him here before offering any part of the issue. It is likely that the first of these conferences will be held within a few days. The terms of the bonds. the manner in which they shall be offered. whether by public subscription at par or competitive bidding or both, the nature of the bonds and many mi nor details yet reman to be. settled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
NAVY OFFICIALS AWAITING
 ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Some Are Strongly Inclined to Believe
 Lookout Was Mistaken.

Washington, April 17-Warning of the probable presence of a German submarine off the Atlantic coast was sent broadcast to all ships early to : day upon receipt at the navy depart ment of a report from the destroyer Smith, on patrol duty. that a torpedo had crossed her bow during the night.
 No further word came from the Smith tonight. Navy officials, some of whom are strongly inclined to the be- lief that the destroyer's lookout was mistaken in his belief that he saw the wake of a torpedo, are awaiting with keen interest additional reports re- ceived late today at Boston. The navy department made no announce ment of the steps taken as a rsult of the Smiths message.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
BOTH ANNIVERSARY CONN. ' DEPT. OF THE G. A. R.
Every Post in the State Represented at Celebration in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn. April 17.-Dele gates and Grand Army veterans from every post in the state gathered here today to celebrate the f1ftieth anni- versAry of the department of Connec- ticrt. Henry J. Seeley, commander of Elias Howe. Jr.. post. presided at the meeting this afternoon. A reso- lution was adopted thanking the house for passing the bill for closing saloons on Memorial day. and a tel egram was sent urging the senate to take the same action. In the after noon the veterans were taken over 8 thirty mile tour of the city in over 100 automobiles loaned by patriotic citizens. The campfire was held at s o'clock. Tomorrow the election of of hcers will take place
 The Wonehts Relief corps held it's convention this afternoon and listened to the reports of the officers. National President Mrs. Ida K. Martin presid- ed. The election of officers will take place tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO
 RELiNQUISH HIS OFFICE,
Baron Rosen Probably Will Be Sent to
 Succeed Him.

Washington, April IT. - George Bakhmeteff, Russian ambassador to the United States since 1911, cabled the provisional government at Petrograd today that he had decided to relinquish his office.
 Distinctly a member of the old inn perial regime, the mbassador's separa- ton from the new democratic govern ment has been a foregone conclusion Only today it became known that Baron Rosen, Bakhmeteffs predecessor here, probably would be sent here to succeed him, if he actually was not already en route to Washington.
 So far as is known, the action of an ambassador in declining to continue in his office is unprecedented in his tory of displomatic Washington
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
FOUR TICKETS IN FIELD
 AT D. A. R. CONVENTION.
Candidates Named for President Gem erai Have Made Active Campaigns.

Washington, April 11.-Nomination Of four tickets by the national conven- ton of the Daughters of the American Revolution tonight forecast a sharp fight at tomorrow's election of officers.
 Candidates named for president-gen- eral all have made active campaign Three have complete tickets. They are Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis of Illi- nois, Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey of Kansas and Mrs. John Miller Hor- ton of New York Mrs. George C SQuiers of Minnesota, also nominated, IS running as an independent
 After a protracted debate today the congress voted to discontinue dis tributing free it's monthly magazine, a policy adopted last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
RECRUITING FIGURES FOR
 THE REGULAR ARMY.
More Than Enough Men for a Resi-
 ment Enlisting Daily.

Washington, April 17.-Recruiting figures for the regular army, made public by the war department today, show that more than enough men to form a regiment are being obtained daily For the five-day period, April II to 15, a total of 7,171 men were re- erufted, a daily average of 1 434. Twelve hundred men are required for a regiment based on a peace footing of 100 men to the company.
 Enlistments in the navy Saturday and Monday totalled 1885 men, bring ing the comhatant force of that service up to 1896 men. The maximum strength now is fixed at s7 ,0o0, but officials expect this week to receive eonEressionai authorization raising the number to 160,0oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
ASSURED OF SUPPORT OF
 PHILIPPINES AND PORTO RICO
During the War-FornaI Word Came to U. s. Government Yesterday.

Washington, April 17.-Formal as- surances of full and loyal support dur ing the war came to the government today from the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico. Governor Yager of Porto Rico, notified the war departme ent that the executive council of Porto Rico, by unanimous vote, had adopted a resolution offering President Will son sympathy and support.
 Governor general Harrison of the Philippines cabled that at meeting of the secretaries and under-secretar- ies of the departments Of the Philip pine government, loyal adhesion to the United States was pledged and the hope expressed for an early con- clusion of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
RIVERS AND HARBoRs BILL AT THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS
Decision Reached After a Conference
 With President Wilson.

Washington, April 17.-A general rivers and haroors bill. carrying proh- ably SS3,O00,0 900, will be introduced at the present special session of congress- Chairman Small, Of the rivers and harbods committee annou6ced 10 night. Decision to iDtroduca fbe measure was reached after a confer ence between President Wilson and Senators Fletcher. chairman of tbe commerce committee, RansdeT of Louisiana. and Representative Small ard conferences between the coneyress- men and Secretary Baker.
 The president. it was learned. nam ed as a condition of his approval of the Dill that 1t contain a provision Tor a departmental commission of cabinet members 10 study harbOrs and waterways. The commission would comprise the secretaries of war. interior, agriculture and com merce.
 meeting of the rivers and harbore committee will be called by Chair man Small as soon as the minority members are approved by the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
TO CANCEL ALL-NIGHT
 LIQUOR LICENSES IN NEW YORK
For the Duration of he War-AH Baru
 Must Be Closed at a. m.

New York, April 17.-Mayor Nit chel announced tonight after a confer ence with hotel and restaurant mana % gers, that all-night liquor licenses will be cancelled for the duration of the war, beginning May l. Thereafter all bars must be closed at one o'clock
 Sixty five licenses are involved. some of them held by hotels and restau- rants, but most of them by saloons in the districts where night workers are most numerous.
 This action I have taken" the ma yor's statement said, because our country is now engaged in war and at such a time it would seem not only lacking in good taste. but in a proper sense of the present crisis for these places to remain open for dancing and drinking as heretofore while young men risk their lives in defense of the country"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
DINNER IN HONOR OF
 BRITISH COMMISSION.
To Be Given by President Wilson Soon
 After Arrival of the Visitors.

Washington, April 17.-A dinner in honor of the British commission to the United States, headed by Foreign Min ;ster Balfour. probably to be marked by speeches referring to the entrance of the United States into the world war, will be given by President Wilson soon after the arrival of the visitors.
 Announcement of the arrangements for the dinner as well as of other fea- lures of the stay of the commission here probably will be made tomorrow.
 In addition to their other confer ences, members of the commission are expected to consult with the council of national defense
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
GOVERNOR HoLcoMe TO
 CULTIVATE PLOT OF LAND.
He Intends to Raise Potatoes at His
 Home in Soutf,ington.

Hartford, Conn, April 1I--Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, who is 72 years old. announced today that he would spend most of his spare time this summer in cuItivating plot of land at his home in Southington on which he intends to raise potatoes. All of the work connected with raising the crop will be done by the governor, who declared today that he would not ask others to do what he was well able to do himself The governor has made application to the Connecticut commit tee on food supplies for seed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
DECISION CONNECTING
 BANKERS REVERSED.
Alleged Conspiracy to Loot Amster- dam, N. Y., National Bank.

New York April 1.-The conviction of Baron" Eugene Francis Ernest Oppenheim, Richard Murphy and How ard J. Rogers of participation in an alleged conspiracy to loot the First National bank of Amsterdam, W. Y, was reversed today by the United States circuit court of appeals.
 The decision held that Judge George W. Ray, who conducted the trial at Syracuse in 1915, has erred in refusing to charge the jury on the question of the effect to be given to evidence of the defendants good character: also that the defendants were just in ob- jection that the judges charge was so one sided as to amount to a summing Up on behalf of the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
ARRIVAL OF MEXICAN AMBASSADOR
lgnacio BoniIas, the First Recognized by the United
 States Since the Overthrow of MaderO
FORMALLY ACCEPTED AS THE DE FAcTO ENVOY

New Ambassador Announced That Constitutional Order Would be Restored in Mexico May and Expressed the Hope That ''the Most Cordial Relations Will Continue to Exist Between Our People and Our Governments'- President Wilson Assures New Envoy That He Will Welcome the Day That Brings Him Evidence That a Constitutional Government Has Been Established in Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Measure Providing for Loan to the Allies of $3,000,
 100000 Approved After Seven Hours of Debate
LARGEST WAR BUDGET IN WORLDS HISTORY

Few Slight Changes Were Made and Conferees Were Ap pointed Act Case the House Should Not Accept the Changes-Secretary McAdoo Has Announced His Inten ton of Taking Counsel With Financial Experts of the Country as to the Best Methods of Floating the Bond Issue-Aready Has Held an Informal Conference With the Members of the Advisory Counsel of the Federal Re- serve Board, Including J. F. Morgan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
TO PLANT 4 GARDEN
 ON WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS
Ground Will Be Broken Thursday or Friday-The President to Participate.

Washington, April 1.-The White House Is about to join the increased food production movement by planting q garden of it's own in which President Wilson may,wield hoe when he finds a spare moment
 Tomorrow the assistance of the de- partment Of agriculture will be asked in selecting seed for the land. and there will be a. formal breaking of ground Thursday or Friday. The president probably will participate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
MAINE sHIPYARDs WILL
 HUM WITH BUSINESS
No Limit Will be Placed on the Num- ber of Ships to be Constructed.

Portland, Maine. April 17.-No limit will be placed on the number of mer- chant ships to be constructed in the Maine yards under the direction of the United States shipping board, accord ing to William IF. Hand, a naval ar chitect. who arrived here today.
 Portland business men. it was learn ed, are considering plans to provide capital to equip a number of ship yards which have been idle for many years, to turn out wooden vessels for the fleet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
NO GERMAN RAIDER
 IN GULF OF MEXICO.
It Was a Five Wasted American Schooner Flying Distress Signals.

Beaumont, Tex, April 1.-The the ory of the German raider in the Gulf of Mexico was exploded today when a five -masted American schooner came limping int ca gulf port. Shipping had Teen warned of a German raider" in the gulf, disguised as a schooner. Sey- eral vessels sighted her but when The supposed raider gave distress signals they thought it only ruse and made away, and on reaching port repeated she warning and description. The ves- Sel reached port today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
COLOGNE GAZETTE's COMMENT
 PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE
Asserts That His Appeal to Citizens is
 Nothing But Cry of Distress.

Amsterdam. via London, April IT. 9.16 D. m.-The Cologne Gazette, com alenting on President Wilson's message to the American people, says:
 "Shorn of it's swollen phraseoIOgy, this appeal is nothing but a cry of dis tress. President Wilson himself must admit that the war against Germany cannot be won if America is unable to amply provide herself and her allies with food. That, however, is impossi- bic, as America is facing a crop failure which cannot be averted."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
SARAH eERNHARpT HAS UNDERGONE OPERATION
She is Dangerously iI With an Infee-
 ton of the Kidneys.

New York, April 17.-Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French ac- tress, was operated on at Mount Si- mai hospital late tonight by Dr. Leo BuerEer. She is dangerously ill with an infection of the kidneys and the operation was deemed the only hope of saving her life.
 After the operation Mme Bernhardt was said to be resting quietly. The decision to resort to the knife was not reached until 10.30 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
GERMAN PEOPLE AND IMPERIAL
 GOVERNMENT DESIRE PEACE
Frankfurter Zsituns Also Says They Desire Reformation in Government

Amsterdam, via London April 17, 9.2O D. m.-Tbe Frankfurter Zeituugs a copy of which has been received here, says the German people and the imperial government desire peace.
 "The people and the government" the newspaper adds. also desire re- formation in internal German condi- tIons but we will not permit outsld- CTS to confuse the two questions in order to make Characterization of our state the price of our attSi~tuG peacA~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

At Wyndamoor, Pa, raking leaf
 mold from the foot of a tree on her l lawn. Mrs. Levi Mause discovered her engagement ring, lost Is years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
WHITMAN WOULD GIVE
 ROOSEVELT COMMISSION
Says No Other Living American Would Attract So Many Men to the Coiors.

Albony, N. r., April I7.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt may have any military commission which Governor Whitman has the power to confer, the executive announced today
 .T think no other living America n !" the executive said, would attract by his leadership so many men to the colors."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Six members of the crew of the American schooner Lyman NJ. Law, which was sunk by a German subma rine in the Mediterranean in Febru- ary, arrived in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Fire broke out in the plant of tn du Pont Powder Co. at Carney's Point N. J., and caused considerable dam age.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Will H. Parry TIT.

Washington. April 11.-Will H. Par ry of Seattle, vice chairman of the federal trade commission, Is danger ously i'll in a hospital here. He was operated on for gallstones several days ago and complications developed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Senator Swanson, of Virginia, intro- duced a bill to authorize the Govern ment to requisition all ships, launches and other craft for naval purposes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Despatches from San Jose, Costa
 agent of the Tinoco government, am nounce it's recognition by Brazil. Chile. Honduras, Nicaragua, Salvador and Guatemala The United States has de- cIined to recognize the T1noco gov ernment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

William H. Hand, Jr., of New Bed ford, Mass, was appointed assistant to the United States Shipping Board. and will have charge of the New Eng land district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Suffrage Defeated in PennsyIvania.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 1.-The pro- posed suffrage amendment to the con stitution of Pennsylvania was defeated in the lower branch Of the legislature today, lacking three votes of the mum Der necessary to pass it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Directors of the SIoss Sheffield Steel and Iron company deferred action on the declaration of the quarterly com mon dividend on a recommendation
 from President Catchings that earnings
 be used in developing the properties and securing fullest operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
[ eharter nroposaI carried hx

A new charter proposal carried by
 an overwhelming majority at a spe- ciaI election at Cincinnati. Ohio Eff teen candidates for charter commis-
 sioners on the greater Cincinnati tick ct were elected over the Citizens Charter League and the socialist can
 didates, by large majorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Despite an active educational cam paign and the promise of enough votes to pass it, the bill to abolish capital punishment in Pennsylvania was de- feated in the house of representatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY VOTES = FOR $7,OOO, 100000 BOND ISSUE
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Casualties to Canadian Officers.

Ottawa, Ont, April 17.-Though no official figures are available, it is un- derstood that officers casualties al ready received. dating back to April 8, number more than 400. Most of these casualties occurred in the first three days of the Canadian drive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

A United States army aviation school will be opened at Chicago with in ten days for the instruction of members of the officers reserve corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Shipments of fresh and cured meats from Chicago last week totaled fe,- 069, ,000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Postma aster- General Burleson an nounced that until further notice the time of closing mails will not be made public.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Senators and representtives are be- ing overwhelmed with resolutions and petitions urging them to support the administrations selective draft bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Condensed TeIegrams

EnIistnnsnts to the navy last satur- day totaled l.124.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Two additional deaths among those
 injured in the explosion at the plant
 of the Eddystone Ammunition Corpo- ration at Philadelphia last Tuesday
 makes the unofficial number of dead |l32
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Mc0uee

Frederick L. MeQueen, of Oyster Bay, was fined $500 in the Supreme Court for unlawfully receiving in formation while acting as a juror in a case in Nassau county.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

j. Ogden Armour, Thos. E. Wilson, L. F. Swith and Edward Morris. heads of the four big packing corporations, have gone to Washington to confer with the Council of National Defense on meat production and prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Six prominent American scientists are now on their way to England and France to cooperate wit hscientists of those countries in studying problems arising out of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

General Michael V. AIexieff was ap- pointed commanderin- chief of the Russian armies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

The Webb bill allowing exporters to form combinations for foreign trade competition so long as there is no restraint of trade" was favorably reported to the Senate by the Inter state Commerce Committee
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Inheritance of . child born out. of wedlock in Pennsylvania is not sub ject to collateral inheritance tax.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Mrs. Sarah Harrison Devin, sister of Benjamin Harrison, twenty third President of the United States, died at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
twenty-third Lake

The twenty third Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitra tion, scheduled for May 16-1S, was in
 definitely postponed because of en-
 trance of the United States into the
 war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

J. J. Tanner, of Skasway, was nom mated as United States marshal fol the first division of Alaska.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

The British tank steamship Nara gansett ,one of the largest carriers o1 bulk oil ever built, was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Waiter H. Page, the American am bassador, and Mrs. Page arrived at Windsor Castle for a short visit to the King and Queen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

The sale of intoxicating liquors to soldiers in uniform is prohibited in d bill introduced in the senate by Sena- tor Jones of Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Several French officers and sailors called at the executive office of the White House. accompanied by an in terpreter to pay their respects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Archibald Snyder, welI-known horse dealer, was burned to death in a fire that destroyed the old Hammond Hotel at Gloversviile, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Forest fires are raging in Cumber- land, Md, and in the neighborhood of Heyser, W. a.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Colonel Alec MaeDousaI, of the Ca madam Forestry Corps, a native o1 Greenwich, Conn.,, was made a Brig adier-G General
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Mrs. Frank Crowley and her sister,
Mrs. Coats. who is visiting her from
Saint Cloud. Florida, were guests Of
Mrs. S. B. Mccain at dinner Tuesday.
mesa.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Considerable of surprise was
sprung on the friends of young Leslie
Sargent when II developed on the date
OF his graduation that he had been
married a year and had kept the
matter secret until that occasion. BY
peculiar coincidence also, a baby
girl came to gladden. their home on
the morning Of his last high school
day.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01
ST. MichaeI's Church
Baptist Church.

Preaching morning and evening by
the pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a.
m. Young Peoples society at p. m.
This church offers generous hospital
ity to young people and visitors.
ALFRED B. PERRY, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Miss Maude Covington arrived the
latter part OF last week from Ridg-
way. visiting a few days with friends.
and returning with her sister, Miss
Ethel. local high school graduate, to
their home Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

LOST-Monday, Casing, knobby
tread, inner tube and rim, between
Montrose and Somerset Finder please
express to F. C. Hill, Somerset and
receive reward. 30
The Delta independent., 1917-06-01

Rev. ]. T. Coulter, a minister of the
gospel at Montrose has been goinr
through a reorganization recently. ow-
ing to the fact that the county clerk
has made request for large number
of delinquent marriage licenses. the
return en- which the law states shall
be made within thirty days after be
ing issued. The minister rumaged
through his dusty files and unearthed
2S. ranging in age from six months to
a number OF years, is age. The
county clerk staes that there are seven
more which have not been accounted
for. running as far back as thirteen
wears ago. the law we're enforced
the minister would be subject to 2
fine OF about $1.400.