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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Commercial South America.

Trade of the United States with
 South America in the fiscal year just ended will aggregate nearly $500. .0OO.-
 900 against less than $400, 100000 in any year prior to the war. The total
 trade with that continent in the ten
 months, for which a complete record
 is now al hand is S632, 900, 600. and for
 the latest month (Apri) of that period
 $79 0O0, coo. Should the two [remain-
 ing months of the fiscal year. for
 which figures are not yet available,
 make respectively IS high a record as
 did the month of April. the total for
 the fiscal year would aggregate $19O,-
 000, 900 as gainst $364 900 900 Tn 1913.
 the highest pre-war record of our
 trade with South America. In 1915,
 the first year of the war, our total
 trade with that continent was S3sO.-
 GOO, 900, in 1916, $571,OOO0O0 and in
 1917 seems likely to be above tn-
 dicated, nearly or quite $500 900.
 This very rapid gain in the trade
 with South America occurs In both
 imports and exports, though the gain
 in imports is much more strongly
 marked than in exports. Imports
 from South America in 1913 Cher ban
 ner ore wear trade year) were S2ls,-
 000,0 900 and in 1917 promise TO be
 about s540. 100000, an increase of ap- proximately 150 per cent. Exports to that continent in 1919 were Sl46 0OO.- 70
 900, and in 1917 promise to be about $250, 900 900. an increase of approNi- mately 75 per cent.
 This more rapid growth in our pur- chases from South America than in | her own purchases from us is due 10 natural conditions. The importing power of that continent was greatly reduced by the depression which fol- lowed the war. while our own import ing power was greatly increased by the stimulation of comerCe and of
 industries which followed the war. South American imports show very great fall in 1914 (the first year of the war) and have made but extremely slow recovery, the total imports of that continent having beeL in 1913 a little over S1,0G0. 900 ,000 and in l914
 but about S65O 000 0OO 1915 approEi- matety the same as in 1914, and in 1916 approximately $75O, 900 900. In our own case imports and our importing power have steadily advanced, the nearly 50 per cent greater than ID 1913, while the marked advance in prices of certain of the materials brought from South America, notably copper. wool. hides and tanning mate rial has greatly increased the total value of the merchandise imported from that continent.
 This increase occurs in the fra de
 with practically all the south Ameri- | can countries. The imports from Ar
 gentina In the tep months ending with | April, 1917, are~ S123,000,0O0 against | $61 900 900 in the same months of 1 OO0,o00 two years earlier: Chile sso,- | 0oo, 900 against s21,00O.O00; Colombia | $23, 900 900 against $16,OOO. 900: Ecua-
 dor s9, 900, 900 against S4,O00, ,0Qp; Peru | S29. 900 900 against $9, 100000 and Cru | quay $22,00O, ,000 against s9,000,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Use Cocoanut Oil
 For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash it with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkan. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful. Just plain mulsified cocoanut oil (which is pure and en- tirely greaseless), is much better than the most expensive soap or anything else you can use for shanpooing, as this can't possibly injure the hair.
 Simply nnoisten your hair with water and rub 1t in. One or two tea spoonfuls will make an abundance Of rich. creamy father and cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly. The lather rinses out easily. and removes every particle of dust. dirt, dandruf and ex- cessive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and itleaves 1t fine and silky, bright, fiuffy and easy to manage.
 You can get nulsifled cocoanut oil at
 most any drug store. It Is very cheap. and a few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
WILL ANNOUNCE DRAFT
 NUMBERS IN ORDER
Bulletin Makes Arrangements for Special Wire Service Today.

The Bulletin has made arrange rents with the Associated Press for special wire service today in con- nection with the drawing of the draft numbers at Washington and will announce in the window the order of the numbers as fast as they are received. The drawing will begin at e.3o o'clock and it is expected will run ten hours. lt will be next to impossible to an nounce over the telephone the order of the numbers drawn as this would necessitate scanning thousands of numbers in order to find the posi- ton of any number requested.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
MRS. 6. J. BEAVER, SENIOR REGENT
Chosen First Head of Ladies' Chapter of Local Moose Lodse-Oficess Installed Thursday Evening by Die tator Lewis A. Andrews.

Ladies chapter, No. 124, Mooseheart Legion of the World, was instituted at the Moose home on Laurel Hill avenue on Thursday evening. The institution of the new chapter was successfully carried out by Dictator Lewis A. An drews of Norwich, Conn.,, lodge, No. $50. Dictator Andrews was ably as- sisted by Michael SadusI<y. A. E. Fowler, Seymour DeRusha and Fred Dubreuil.
 After the institution of the chapter, came the election of officers, which re- suited as follows:
 Mrs. c. D. Beaver, senior regent;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
HOW TO REGULATE LAMPS. Auto Department is Getting Out State
 n1ent for Drivers.

The automobile department is en- gagged in getting out a statement that will explain to those who operate au- tomobiles how to adjust their lights so as to comply with all the conditions required by law. The statement will show how to secure proper focus and proper height of lights. In addition to this work. the department expects to complete the work of taking a cen sus of all the automobile trucks and pleasure cars in the state within a month. This work was begun under the former administration, but there was not time to finish it before the law for the organization of the new department went into effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
GRAND ARMY MEN
 ASKED TO BOSTON.
Windham Man Named as Aide to Com nander in Chief.

Grand Army men in Connecticut are asked by Department Commander Benjamin H. Cheney of New Haven to make every effort to attend the 51st national encam pment of the G. A. R., which will be held in Boston the week of Aug 19. In his general orders Com mander Cheney points out to the Con- necticut veterans that this Is probably the last time a national encampment of the Grand Army will be held near at hand.
 Among the aides on the staff of De- partment Commander Cheney of Con- necticut is James Haggerty of r. D. Long post. Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
FUN ERALS.
Frank L, Palmer,

Tn token of the high esteem in which the late Frank Loomis Palmer was held, there was a very large at tendance at the funeral which was held at 2.30 Thursday afternoon at his late residence, 5S1 Pequot avenue. New London. Among those who attended the obsequies were many prominent citizens of New London, men from other cities who had been associated with him in various enterprises and personal friends who came to pay the last outward tribute of respect.
 The funeral service was conducted by Bishop E. Campion Acheson of the Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. P. M. Kerridge, rector of St. James church. Frederick A. Weld sang, accompanied by Prof William Bauer.
 A solid bronze casket, covered with a pail of orchids and white sweet peas, contained the body. The hon orary bearers were Frank H. Chap pell, Dr. John G. stanton. Charles B. Jennings, William Belcher, William H. Reeves and George B. Prest. The active bearers were eight men from the office of the Palmer Brothers Co. Inc There was a wealth of floral tributes.
 Out of respect to MT. Palmer the Savings Bank of New London and the Marine.s' Savings bank closed and the mills of the Palmer Brothers suspended operations.
 ii0 Ocdy Nco Pis1ICu III AAiC vault at Cedar Grove cemetery to await the completion of the family mausoleum, which is now in course of construc- tion.
 James E. Fitzgerald. The funeral of James E. Fitzgera' q took place from the funeral parlor of Funeral Director Hourigan Thursday morning with many relatives and friends attending. There were many floral forms arranged about the cas- ket. At the services held in St. Pat ricks church Rev. J. H. Frederick of fciated. The bearers were Michael O'Brien, James Burke. Jr., Charles J. Connen John J. Shugrue. Frank J. Pagan and William c. McInnes. Bur ial was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20

Mrs. L. Tracy, junior past regent; Mrs. Eugene Boyens, junior regent; Mrs. T. w. Allen, sentinel; Mrs. James Ward, Argus; Mrs. Seymour DeRusha, treasurer; Mrs. A. c. Taylor, chaplain; i; Mrs. J. Walk, guide; Mrs. William T. Davenport, recorder.
 The officers were then installed by Dictator Andrews.
 The newly instituted chapter will meet twice month at the Moose home The date of the next meeting will be decided upon by the regent and the deputy grand regent. The charter will be open. for 90 days and will be in charge of the deputy grand regent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
THREE CALLS SO
 FAR THIS MONTH Department Responded Thursday For Supposed Fire on Division Street.

The third call for the local fire de- partment this month was sent in at about eight o'clock Thursday morning for a supposed fire in the house owned by Mrs. Susan Graham a t 47 Division street. When the f1remen arrived they found no cause for the alarm all though the chimney was very heated.
 During the month of July last wear there were only five calls for the de- pertinent. The chief feels that things have been going altogether too smooth ly and that a big and disastrous fire is due and everyone should be on the lookout to prevent this.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
One Motto Remained.

One of the buildings wrecked i1 the recent enemy aeroplane raid on London was a branch office of a reli- gious printing organization. which had its show window filled with H. luminated mottos sold for wall deco ration. The shop and it's window was completely wrecked but one motto. pinned to a pillar which remained standing, stood out in striking prom thence over the heap of dust and debris. It bore this verse from Matthew:
 And ye shall hear of wars and ru- mors of wars; see that ye be not troubled, for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Charged Wish Assault.

Max Kopka was arraigned before Justice Smiddy in Montvi11e, on Tues day morning. a charge of assault upon his wife. His case was ad- journed until next Monday. He was placed under s100 bonds. Mrs. Emma Lindy went bonds for him. The aSrest was made by Constable Michael J. Hickey
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Appoint.d chief operator.

Miss Marian Johnson, who has been chief operator at the Jewett City tele- phone exchange, has been promoted to the position of chief operator at the orwich exchange.
 Miss Emma Gardner has been ap- pointed chief operator in Jewett City, filling the vacancy caused by Miss Johnson's 10nange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Miss Wilson Was Guest.

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president, was the guest of the Chautauquans Wednesday afternoon
 in New London. She is an admirer of the association and took special in terest in listening to the Kerry Sing CTS, who showed exceptional ability.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Roth Gettina searee.

War metal is said to be getting mighty scarce in Germany. and it has been noticed that war mettle is not so plentiful as it used to be. either Indianapolis News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20
Universal Uncle Sam.

He is mt exclusively our Uncle Sam any more. He Is getting 10 be about everybody's Uncle Sam all over the world.-Philadelp Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20

Tn the South African House of Ae- sembly recently the bill providing for war pensions passed the second read ing after a Nationalist amendment had been reiected hx g votes to 21.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20

NJ Guillemin, French Minister at arrived in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20

tack mohair braid one-half inch wide, one an da half inches above the lower band.
 The other officers below the grade of general have on each sleeve knot composed of three loops of one large upper and two smaller lower loops. The knot is made from one eighth inch black soutacf1e. five rows for a colonel. four for lieutenant coIon1, three for a major, two for a captain, one for a first lieutenant. but none for the sec ond lieutenant who has to depend on the difference in the finish of his sleeves from those of the enlisted men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-20

The potato pest is raising havoc with the potato crop in this vicinity and the iouse also threatens to damage tomato and other plants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
MORE MONEY TO
 BE RAISED FOR
 WAR BY TAXATION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Secre- tary of the Treasury McAdoo and Claude Kitchen. chairman of the House ways and means committee, agreed today to another necessary raise of two billion dollars through taxation. They both declared that the present session of Congress will probably be asked to revise the tax bill.
 Taxation" said Chairman Kitch- in, later today, that has already been decided upon for domestic needs for the present fiscal year can be cared for by a five billion dollar bond issue. A half billion revenue might be added to the war tax bill At the conference with Secretary McAdoo it was decided that the remainder of the present session of Congress should restrict its work to bond issues and the war tax bill also the sailors and sil- diers insurance"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
CANADIANS IN
 A CHARGE TAKE
 IMPORTANT HILL
Capture Hun Stronghold Which Dominates the City of Lens-Hunsg
 Are Pushed Back.

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM. Aug. 15. l(Via As sociated Press) The Canadians this morning capturel Hill 70 the fla nous stronghold northwest of Lens which dominates the city In the Loos salient. the British pushed their lines into the northwestern environs of Lens and made gen. eral attack on 1000 yard front to an extreme depth of 1,500 yards.
 The British forces also attacked the German positions on a small section of the Belgium front and pushed the Germans back across the Stenebeke riverr east of Ypres. Through the railroad which was gained, the British re-established their line on the eastern side of the river
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
GOVERNMENT TO INCORPORATE A
 GRAIN CONTROL
Fifty Million Dollar Organ ization Will Be Per- feCted to Handle
 Grain.
MILLING INTEREST HELP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-With the Presidents approval of food ad- ministration, it was announced to- day of the formation of corpora tion to take over the country's grain supplies Herbert c. Hoover is chairman of the general corpora tion. The personnel of the wheat fixing commission is announced and it contains nine members with Pres ident Harry A. Garfield, LID. of Williams College, as Chairman.
 The milling interests will name a commission of members to cooper ate with the food administration ne- gotiating voluntary regulation of the milling industry. Twelve men will be named to represent the grain division at the various terminals.
 The new grain corporation will be organized on corporation lines with a capital stock of $50.000,0 1000, the Unipd States government to own thef stock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
ALASKA MURDER IS
 STILL UNSOLvED AS
 ARRESTED MAN FREED

SEATTLE, Aug. 15.-Frank Kur- ct, arrested yesterday forenoon on suspicion of having been connected with the murder of John Smith in 1915 on the trail between Valdez and Fairbanks, has been released as he proved a complete alibi. The hunt for Kuret extended from Fair banks to Black Diamond, this state. United States deputy marshal and two sheriffs had been working on the case Kuert was arrested while working in local shipyard.
 It was known that Kuret and Smith worked together in the Black Diamond mines and left together for Fairbanks. Smith had been killed following gambling game.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
RICHARDSON IS PROMOTED WITH MANY OFFICERS Two Hundred Officials of United States
 Army Raised in
 Their Ranks. N. G. OFFICERS. GO UP Alaska Road Commission President Is Among Many Recommended
 for Advancement
N. G. OFFICERS. GO UP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Presi- dent Wilson last night sent to the Senate the nominations of more than 200 new Major Generals and Brig adler Generals. Most of them will hold commands in the new army that is being raised, which will in- clude National Guardsmen from 26 States. Among those named for Brigadier- r-General was Col. Wilds P. Richardson, President of the Alaska Board of Road Commission CTS since the organization of that commission in 1906.
 All of the general officers in the various State National Guards were appointed to similar ranking posi- lions in the regular army.
 Gen. Richardson received the news of his6 promotion from the rank of Colonel to that of Brigadier- General yesterday on the goth anniversary of his landing on Alaskan soil at St Michael Practically his whole time since that date has been spent in Alaska, and at all times since then he has been persistent and insistent worker in behalf of this Territory. His friends extend from one end of the Territory to the other
 The new Brigadier-General was Lieutenant Richardson when he came to Alaska in 1897 and was sta toned at St. Michael for two years.
 Alaska was created as an Army Department in 1899 and Gen. Ran dall appointed as commander Capt. Richardson, who had been promoted. was selected for his adjutant. Head quarters were established at Seattle and transferred in 1900 to St. Mich ael. Capt. Richardson at this time had charge of the selection of the sites and supervision of the construc- tion of the army posts at St. Mich ael. Nome, Fort Gibbon and Fort Liscum. and later, that at Fort Egg bert. He left Alaska when the De- partment of Alaska was again at tached to the Department of Col umbia.
 In 1902 the United States and Canada were in the midst of the controversy over the Alaska boun- dary, and it had been reported that
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
CUT 1T OUT, NOW, AND DON'T CALI.
 THEM SAMM|ES
American Soldiers Aboard Resent the Name That Is Attached to Them.
 and Make a Kick.

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE, Aug. 15.-Not until the arrival of American newspapers did the soldiers of the American eXpe- ditionary force learn that efforts were being made in certain quarters to fix the name of "Sammies' upon them. They say the name was new CT heard in France.
 Within the past few days one correspondent asserted that the press had been approached by great num- bers of officers and men asking that something be sent home telling of their resent of calling them Sam mies."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
DEEP PLOT BEING REVEALED IN
 NAVY YARD
 EXPLOSION
Navy League Receives h. formation in Washing ton duplicating Foreign Interests; Investigation Is Said to Be Retard- ed.

WASHINGTON Aug. 15-A state. ment was issued this afternoon by the Navy League of the United States indicates further light on the explosion of the powder maga- zine at Mare Island, July 9th, in which nine men lost their lives.
 The League official claims that in- formation has been received from a source considered reliable that . time fuse was used in the explosion and that various foreign interests are implicated.
 The League makes a statement that it fears a vigorous investiga- tioni has been hampere1 to . great extent through the influence of pow erfnl labor Interests.
 Secret service men expect to soon make charges which will be . reve- lation, 50 it is hinted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
AMERICAN TROOPS GIVEN 4 GREAT
 OVATION BY BRITISH
King Edward Reviews the U. s. Soldiers; NeWspa- pers All State Reception Has Been EquaIed Once Before by the British People.

LONDON, Aug. 5. American troops marched through the streets of this city this afternoon and were reviewed by King George and Amer ican Ambassador Walter Hines Page at Buckingham Palace.
 The British cabinet, which was in session at the time, adjourned and also joined the officials in reviewing the soldiers.
 The newspapers this afternoon compare the ovation given to the American troops as that given the British forces upon their return from the South African campaign several years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
GERMAN SUB IS RAMMED IN THE
 NORTH SEA
Latest and Largest Type of Submersible Badly Damaged; 3 Men
 Are Lost.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-JOne German submarine, one of the largest and of the latest types, has been in an accident in the North Sea, presum- ably with the British fleet, and has been seriously damaged. This is the secret information received here through code messages of the Ex- change Telegraph. The submarine is supposed to have been damaged by being rammed in the North Sea Three men were lost. The submar- inc dove and later came up helpless German scout boats picked the new suhmersible and lowed the craft to Zeebrugge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
THOUSANDS HAVE DIED ON SEA BY
 ENEMY ACTIVITY

LONDON, Aug. l5.-It was an- nounced in the House of Commons this afternoon by Admiralty officials that 9OO,748 lives have been lost on British merchantmen from the op- ening of the war to June 30th, as a result of enemy action.
 Three thousand and eight hun dred ard seventy-eight of the total number lost were passengers, and the remainder were officers and sea- men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
STEAMER MOVEMENTS AND
 MAIL INFORMATION
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW 0OOtvO Ai-ki is expected from the south tomorrow forenoon. Prince Rupert Is expected from the south tomorrow night. Has no mail. Spokane Is expected tOarrive from the south tomorrow. Is not reported from Ketchi- kan. Has 2 days mail. Humboldt will be due from the south Friday. Has l days mail.
 Adminai Evans was scheduled to sail from Seattle this morning.
 SCHEDULED sAiLiNce Alaska is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. City of Seattle is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Princess Sophia Is scheduled to sail from Vancouver on Sat urday.
 Prince George is scheduled to sail from Seattle on Mon- day.
 sOUTH6OUND sAlllNc9 Mariposa is expected south bound tomorrow afternoon. Admiral Farraout Is expected southbound tomorrow morning. Dolphin is scheduled to sail southbound on Friday. Princess Alice is scheduled to sail southbound Friday morn ing.
 Al-ki is scheduled to sail for the south tomorrow night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
SUFFRAGE BANNERS
 BEING TORN UP BY DETERMINED PEOPLE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15. The of the suffrage pickets of the Wo- mans Party at the gates of the White House and the attacks on the party headquarters continued today. The crowd is good natured but de- termined and they are tearing down banners as fast as they are raised. The disturbances started yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
MISS RANKIN 10 TRY TO SETTLE BUTTE TROUBLES
 
CongressWoman Arrives in Montana and to Attempt to Settle Labor
 Situation.

BUTTE, Aug. 15.-Congresswo oman Jeanette Rankin arrived here this morning and will take hand in the settlement of the labor situa- tion. It is expected that she will meet the representatives of the Met al and Mine Workers Union which are said to be lead by alleged Indus trial Workers of the World. Miss Rankin has no definite program to pursue in reaching a settlement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
FORMER GEAR OF RUSSIA AND HIS
 FAMILY REMOVED

PETROGRAD, Aug. 15.-For po- litical and military reasons, former Emperor Nicholas and his family have been transferred from Tears koe Seloe. The government officials refuse to announce the destination to which the former royal family have gone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-15
SILVER TAKING A JUMP.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The in- sistent demand for silver from abroad, from the American govern ment and for domestic purposes was l effected in the record jump of three cents an ounce today over yester- days price. The price is now eighty six and three-fourths cents.