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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Dealing frankly and boldly with the social evil as a menace to the nations military effi- ciency, Secretary Daniels of the navy Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America, appealed to the med ical profession "to end the false dou- ble standard that decreases, military clared, must share its part of the blame for the "unpardonable prudery that endured fostering evil rather than have 1t exposed and eradicated."
 Baneful Effects of Immoral Disease
 There is not an army in the field whose effectiveness is not reduced by reason of immoral disease. said Sec likewise, and business halts because venereal diseases destroy the man hood of workmen and fighters. Dur ing the last statistical year men of the American navy lost 141.3 days sickness from small group of abso- lutely preventable diseases, or rather contracted by sin. This means tIrat every day throughout the year there were 45s men disabled by this dis graceful malady. Add to that num- her thcsse required to care for the disabled and we have. enough men on the non effective list each day to man modetn battleshipI And this does not count those who, though diseased, were not disabled. or the evil of the loathing danger of contagion to the clean members of the crew
 Prevalence of VenereaI Diseases.
 'In the navy in 1915 there were admitted for treatment for vcnereaI diseases 112 persons in every LOGO and in the army s4 for every 1000, the number in the army having de : creased from 146 to the 1000 after the passage of an act stopping the pay of all soldiers admitted for treatment for a .venereal disease. The new navy law stops the pay of men so aff1ict- ed, and will probably reduce the mum Der to the army ratio. But these fig ures show a condition of immortality upon the part of the minority in both arms of the service that challenges the thought of the authorities.
 Proportionatelv Large in Civil Life. quite as large approximately as in prfnted ras S thaS echt eeH of Vienna stated fed that at one time the equivalent. of three entire Austrian divisions of 60,- 900 men was under treatment for ve- nereal disease: while the German army in Belgium, representing only a small part of the total German forces, is reported durfnS the first
 ve months & or ono its to nave dian and Australian officers have de- plored the ravages of this disease. The late figures from the British ar my gave 78.000 cases. and all other countries have also been weakened.
 Menace In War and in Peace.
 "Sir William Osler places these in- fectious diseases at the top as a mem aoe in war and in peace. The time has come to realize that this subtleet foe of humanity must be conquered and 1t cannot be conquered by deny Ing it's existence. saying it is nec essary evil, or applying palliatives. It Is deadlier than smallpox or cancer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
Pulius Miller:

man, father Francis Pu1ius Miller, Wilmington. Del.
 John Let Davis, seaman, mother Elizabeth Dunne, New Orleans.
 Dennis Marray, seaman, mother Mary Marray, New York.
 George Frank Klein. chief pharrrL = cy mate. sister Anna Taylor, Buffalo,
 'Ralph Waldo Emerson shuey. yeo- man, father William H. Shuey, Eff fngton, Ills.
 John Erwin McCann, chief water tender, mother Mary McCann, San
 william Joseph Murphy, chief elec- trician, wife Mrs. Mabel Mary Mur-
 "Wa1ter Robbins, chief machinist's mate, father John R. Robbins, Rocky
 Frank Rueu Fisher. chief machin ist's mate, mother Bernice Fisher Eagan, Texas.
 'John Frederick stawitzki, chief gunners mate, father Frank Stawitz- Xxi, Rc.falo, N. Y.
 "Alfred Henry Oehl boatswain's mate, father Rudolph oehl. Jersey
 'Rufus Wallace Owens, Chicago. boatswain's mate, wife Ellen Owens Charlotte, N. c.
 "M. Gang Bratton, chief carpenters mate, father John c. Bratton, Banks. Ark.
 ,'E. F.. Leonhardt. gunner's mate, father Martin Leonhardt, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 "R. c. ElIer, chief quartermaster. wife Sally Eller, Brooklyn, N Y.
 ''Wultam Joseph Cunningham, cox. swain, mother. Jesse M. Cunningham, Cleveland. Ohio."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
TO REOPEN HEARING
 OF EASTERN RAILROADS
Date Has Been Set for November 8
 at Washington.

Washington. Oct. 22-The Inter- state Commerce Commission today re-opened the fifteen per cent. rate advance case for eastern carriers.
 The date of the first hearing in the case was set for November at Washington.
 Favorable action by the commission in the case of eastern roads is regard ed here as certain to result in the filing of applications for higher rates by western and southern roads.
 Western roads, already restiye in the face of reduced net earnings, have sign1hed informally their intention of asking for relief. Officials here be- lieve that a move by western roads to share in the eastern lines appli- cation is not improbable.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
BOSTON PASSES ITS MINIMUM ALLOTMENT.
Hartford ia Leading Connecticut Cities With $13,428,000 for Liberty Loan.

Boston, Oct. 22.-Boston today passed it's minimum allotment for the Liberty loan of s6e.34e. .OOO with a total subscription of $67,s41.0 900. For the whole federal reserve district the total reported was $1S5. .789,00O. which is $115,000,0 900 short of the minimum.
 Among the city totals for the dis trict reported today were: Connecticut New Haven, s4, ,43e, 900; New London, $e46,000; Hartford, $13,42S,000.
 Among the large subscriptions re- ported late in the day which were not included in any of the totals an nounced were: The Scovfll Manufac- turing company. Waterbury, Conn, $1,- 600, ,000 for self and employees: Hayden. Stone & company, Boston, $1, ,000, 900; ; Pacific Mills (additionaD, $1,ooO ,O00; Arlington Mills, $1.00O,00o; Copper Range company, $1, 900 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
WINTER WILL NOT HALT THE GREAT ALLIES DRIVE
Against the Germans in Flanders Secretary Bakers Weekly Review.

Washington, Oct. 22-Military ex- perts do not expect winter to halt the great allied drive against the Germans in Flanders. Secretary Ba- ker's weekly review of war operations issued tonight discloses the belief of the war department that potency of material and men will enable the British and French commanders to triumph over natural obstacles and continue forcing the enemy backward without waiting for spring.
 The review touches for the first time upon the American expeditionary forces in France, declaring the men, after three months intensive training. are in efficient fighting trim and in splendid physical condition.
 In dwelling upon the importance of the battle of Flanders and its effect upon the morale of the Germans. the war secretary declares it is apparent that the German high command plan ned the recent expedition against the Russians in the Riga sector in order to bolster up morale and meet inn pending internal difficulties. By ex- tending her lines in the east, he adds. Germany has merely added to the length of her line of communications and increased confidence in the final allied victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
30,000 CONN. BOYS WANTED
 FOR FIELD ARTILLERY, u. S. A..
Major w. A. Mercer at New Haven
 is Looking for Them.

New Haven. Conn.,, Oct. 22.-Uncle Sam wants 30,000 Connecticut boys for the field artillery branch of the regular army. Major w. A. Mercer at the United States recruiting sta ton here is looking for them and ex- poets soon to get the quota because this arm of the service is considered one of the best. War rallies here last week are having their effect as shown by the applications of 35 today to join the army. Of these 29 were &C., cepted, an unusually high average. Re. cruits under the draft age are now showing up; caused. it is thought. by older brothers or chums and the de- sire of younger men to emulate their comrades
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
FOREIGN VESSELS LICENSED FOR coAsTWIsE TRADE
To Replace American Tonnage With
 drawn for Overseas Service,

Wasninston. oct. 2& - Americas to foreign shipping today by a reso- 1uton of the shipping board ordering the licensing for such trade of both foreign built vessels under the United States flag and vessels of foreign reg ister.
 This action, taken upon authority to suspend provisions of existing law granted by congress during the clos ing days of the war session, will serve the double purpose of replacing Amer ican tonnage withdrawn for overseas service and of relieving many foreign ships of the wastefu1 necessity of go- ing between American ports empty or only partially laden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
TENDENCY IS DOWNWARD
 IN RETAIL COAL PRICES
Miners of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
 Are Resuming Work.

Washington, Oct. 22.-Fuel Adminis- trator Garfield announced today thai Indiana, practically all in Ohio and all miners are resuming work in Illinois He said that reports from all sections indicate a gratifying tendency down. ward in retail coal prices. The following telegram summarizing the middle west strike situation was received by Dr. Garfield from John F. White, president of the United Mine with the situation from his headQuar- ters at Indianapolis:
 "A1l miners resumed work in Indiana this morning and practically all ip Ohio. Latest reports from Illinois are that all mines are resuming in line with our instructions"
 MT. White left here last week to undertake personally the task of in duc1ng the several thousand idle min CTS to resume work. He predicted then that the men would go back to work this week. The strike situation in the southwest is unchanged, so far as this government is advised, the men there holding out under advice of their lead- CTS on account of the operators pen atty against strikers.
 Dr. Garfield issued this statement on retail prices:
 Reports just received from state fuel administrators indicate in many sections a gratifying tendency down. ward in retail coal prices.
 "In Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania retail coal prices have heen reduced.
 "In New York city prices have re- gently been reduced by larger dealers from ten to forty cents a ton on vari- ous grades, and other dealers are meet ing these new. prices
 'In Wilmington, Del, prices have changed somewhat.
 Tn Alabama, at Birmingham, Hunts vile, Selma, Sheffield, prices have been reduced from 25 cents to $1.25 per ton"
 pr. Garfield said that reports of a coal famine in Chicago were not borne out by official information and that cle coal on hand there, both anthracite and bituminous, is greater than year ago. He said that figures supplied the administration by the federal trade commission disclose that 70 coal deal CTS in Chicago received 252,791 tons more of bituminous and anthracite coal between April 1, 1917. and Octo. 1 than, during the same period of 1916. The increase in anthracite alone was 79,706 tons.
 At the offices of the administration today it was stated that investigation Lad disclosed a dozen cases of hoard ing by industrial concerns in the mid dle west. The administration soon will have information from 100, 900 indus trial concerns showing how much coal they have on hand. how much they use Fer month, etc. The first remedy for hoarding will be the suspension of shipments to the hoarders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
 OF NEW YORK HARBOR
Object is to centraIize Control oi
 Traffic in the Port.

ment to plan more efficient use of the facilities of New York harbor and it's systematic future development was reached today at A conference be- tween government officials and the joint committee appointed by the New York and New Jersey harbor commissions for this purpose.
 The first object of the joint com mission will be to establish a cen tralized control of traffic in the port. l. will then be possible for ships to be assigned to either the New Jersey or New York piers and prevent the spectacle of idle piers on one side of the harbor and laden ships awaiting discharge on the other.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
POLICE DIsPERsE NEW YORK ScHoOLBoYs
Who Were Making Demonstrations in
 Front of Several Schools.

New York, Oct. 22.-A conference of the district superintendents of the public schools of this city was held held today over the situation arising from the demonstrations of school children against the Gary system of instruction. At it's conclusion Gus tave Straub Miller, acting superin- tendent of schools. declared that the trouble was due largely to the desire of some boys to obtain notoriety.
 There were demonstrations in front of several schools this morning, but the police quickly broke them up. Po- lice were stationed at all points where possible trouble might develop this afternoon when the pupils were dismissed, but nont was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
 CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY
For Men Who Have Given Up Their
 Lives Thus Far in the War.

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Memorial services for men of the navy who have given up their lives for their country thus far in the war should be observed in the churches of the United States next Sunday. That was the hope ex- pressed by Secretary of the Navy Jo- sephus Daniels to newspaper men here today. He. pointed out that, in accordance with President Wilson's suggestion, Oct. 28 would be set aside as a day or prayer for the nations arms.
 "It is fitting that we pay tribute to these tv-enty-eigh young Americans who have given their life blood to their country.,'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
PURCHASE OF MEXICAN
 SILVER ABANDONED
Because of New Phases Presented by
 Mexican Government.

Washington. Oct 22.-Negotlations under which the United States had agreed to purchase 600O 900 Mexican silver pesos from the Mexican gov ernment, to be melted and coined into subsidiary silver, were declared off to- day.
 Mexican representatives were under stood to have signified their acquiesc- ence in the arrangement, but acting under instructions from Mexico City. they presented new phases, which re- suited in the withdrawal by the United States of its offer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
SECRET SERVICE AGENTS
 ARE AT CAMP DEvENS
Running Down Report That Fire There Was of lncendiary Origin.

Aver Mass. Oct. 22.-Secret service agents were at theT p.ational army cantonment at Camp Devens today, running down reports that tho ire which destroyed the receiving ward at the base hospital yesterday was set. They refused to confirm or deny statements that arrests in connection with the fire might be made within a short time.
 The military officials say there was nothing suspicious about the blaze It was started. they said, by the ex- plosion of an on stow while two med = icaI ofncerz were in the room.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY
 INTO EAST ST. LOUIS RIOTS.
Testimony That a Negro Child Was Thrown Into a Burning House.

East St. Louis. Ill.,. Oct. 22.-Testi- mony that during the race riots here July mob threw a negro child into burning house after 1t had escaped from the flames was given at the con- gressional inquiry into the riots today by Edwin Popkess, a reporter for a St. Louis,. Mo-, newspaper.
 He said he also saw four or five na- tional guardsmen shoot and kill two negroes who ran from a burning house.
 Inquiry into political conditions in East St.. Louis was continued.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
YAoUI INDIANS ATTACKED
 MEXICAN FEDERAL TROOPS
Routed Column Marching From Sina--
 loa Into Sonora.

dians attacked Mexican federal col urnn under command of Colonel Tor res, marching from Sinaloa into So- nora. and routed the federals accord ing to information received here to- day The skirmish was fought he 70 tween Hermosiilo and the Sonora Sin alba state line about ten days ago. Confirmation of the report that 400 YaQufs had deserted from General Gales command to join their revOlting tribesmen was received here today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The Connecticut Motor Vehicle de- partment is sending out 89, 900 blanks to automobile owners. When the hun dred thousand mark is passed, as it will be before long, 1t will be neces- sary to either widen the highways or establish one way routes. There isn't room with safety for those that we now have-BrfstoI Preea.<
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

$1o0,oo0 from Women of Buenos Aires.
 Washington, Oct. 22-Ambassador Stimson at Buenos Aires cab1ed today that a patriotic society of American States entered the war, had held a two days fair in Buenos Aires and cleared s1o0,o0o in gold for the Amer 1can Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
APPOINTED COMMISSIONER
 OF WAR INSURANCE
Charles s. Nesbit Has Been Chosef,
 by Secretary McAdoo.

Washingtons Oct. z2-Charles s. Nesbit, superintendent of insurance of tne District of Columbia, has been designated by Secretary McAdoo as commissioner of insurance in the gpv- ernments war risk insurance bureau Ar. Nesbit, under the direction of the treasury, will have charge of the sol- mfnistration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
BISHOPS OF N. E. CHURCH
 IN SEMI-ANNUAL SESSION
Fix on War Budget of $16,oo0,oo0 An
 nuaIIy for Next Five Years.

Atlantic City, N. J., Oct. PA war next five years has been fixed upon by the board of bishops of the Meth odist Episcopal church which began its semf- annual session here today. It Is to be collected from communfcants throughout the world and placed in the hands of a special committee head ed by one of the bishops for adminis- traitor. The details of the work to be undertaken will be discussed in the course of the sessions this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
SOCIAL EVIL MENACESARMY AND NAVY
Declaration by Secretary Daniels Before Clinical Con
 gross of Surgeons
DESTROYING YOUNG MANHOOD OF THE NATION

Asserted That Physicians by Unpardonable Pudey Have Fostered the Evil That Should be Exposed and Eacated More Deadly Than Smallpox Cancer or Tubercll osis-Sad That in the Navy 112 Persons Out of 1000 Persons Were Treated for Venereal Diseases in 1915 Calls Upon Medical Profession Tell Youth the Truth Chastity Must be Enforced the Cardinal Doctrine of Morals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The resignation of Vice Admiral Won Capele was announced unoflcially a little more than a week ago. but there has been no confirmation that his resignation had actually been submit ted On the contrary there were re- ports that the German chancellor. Dr. Mfchaelis. was ready to to throw Won CapeIe overheard in order to save a oifncult situation. More recently 1t was reported that a solution of the crisis was expected upon the return of The emperor from Constantituople
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
TACOMA SHAKEN BY
 4 POWDER EXPLOSION
In Du Pont Works Twenty Miiss South
 of the City.

Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 22.-An ex- plosion at the Du Pont powder works. twenty miles south of this city. to- night shook the city like an earth quake. No details are yet available.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
RESIGNATION O FADMIRAl
 vON ckFELLE NOT ACCEPTED
Kaiser Refused to Allow Him to Re-
 tire as Minister of Marine.

Amsterdam, Oct. 22-The vossiche Zettung says that in well informed cir cles 1t is understood that the German emperor has refused to accept Vice Admiral Won Capele's resignation as minister of marine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Cabled Paragr

Resignation of French Cabinet Reject
 ed.
 Paris, Oct. 22.-The cabinet resigned today. President Poincare. however. refused to accept the resignation on the ground that the chamber on Friday had voted confidence in the ministry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
CERMANSLOSE MORE
 GROUND NEAR TYRES
British and French Delivered Another Attack and Cap
 tured All Their 0bjectives
RESISTANCE of; GERMAN TROOPS WAS FEEBLE

The Offensive Was Launched Southeast of Poelcapele and Nortlward Along the Southern Border of the Houhost Fores-The Russian Gulf of Riga Fleet Which Escaped line Northern Entrance the Sound Of Womso Island -Gesmans Have Landed the Eshonia Coast and Are Pressing the Russians Back.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23
Pershinq on Tour of Inspection

American Training Camp in France. Oct. 22.-General Pershing has gone
 on a tour of inspection of the lines of communication which is expected to occupy him several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Agreement has been reached be- tween Austria and Holland covering the financial and commercial matters. It deals with the question of exports from Austria Hungary to Holland on Mutual chedits
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

General A. Baratier, killed in &C., ton. was in the command of the French under General MaTchand, whose occupation of Fashoda- in tho Sudan. brought about a clash with Lord Kitchener.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The memory of Capt. Georges Guy nemer. hero of French aviators. who was killed in battle after downing more than 50 enemy air1rfen. is to be honored by inscription in the Pantheon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Mrs. Emily Hyams of Natehitoches, La, aged 1O3. registered for active
 l war work. She is engaged in Red Cross activities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The manager of a moving picture theatre at Covington, ky, was mobbed when he interfered with Libery Bond speaker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

A band of POO armed brisands at- tackled a passenger train at Vla.dfkav- kaz in the Caucasus, and killed or wounded 100 people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

1 National Guard officers in Federal service have been warned against
 1 communicating to State officials de- l tails of army movements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The American vice. consul at Al meiria, Spain. cables that approxf mately 3O0,00O barrels of grapes awai shipment to the United States ant England.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

President Wilson designated Sunday, October 28, as a day of prayer for the success of the American army and navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Mrs. Vincent Astor is serving as g waitress in a Y. M. c. A. dining hall for American troops just landing ir France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

A French military authority urges the cutting of red tape in America and the sending of American troops to France on every available ship so they can complete their training over there.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

An inerease of 15 per cent. in freight rates, except on coal, coke and iron. was granted to Ohio railroads for one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Permission to export canned and preserved fruits to the United States and their allied countries has been withdrawn by France. Special license will be required.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

1 Governor Beeckman of Rhode Island | will go to the western front in France | to pass @ month in reviewing the en- 1 campment of American troops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The seventh German war loan nettea Germany F, 2,43O, 100000 marks. Th' total is now 72,411 1000, ,000 marks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

George S. Burr of Hiseanum died at
 his home last night as the result of a | fall from an apple tree a week ago. He ! was 79 years old and leaves widow and sister in Meriden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

1 A good cheer bag, packed by Mrs.
 Woodrow Wilson will be the Christmas l gift to one lucky American soldier and sailor in active war service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

A Spanish ship, which arrived a an Atlantic port from Vigo. Spail and Havana, with 51 passengers mad the voyage without a U-boat en counter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

l Imports into Paraguay from the U. l S. for the six months of 1917 prac- ! tically doubled in value compared with l the corresponding period in 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Nearly two million was added yes terday to Rhode Islands Liberty loan total, the figures being $1,979, 900 for the day and s21, ,5ss,1o0 for the total to date.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

More han 5000 persons cheered Morris Hillquitt, the Socialist candi- date for mayor, in New York, as he denounced war and other candi- dates
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

John R. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America,
 1 made an appeal to 400 900 members of that organization to return to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

The Western Wisconsin Teachers Association passed resolutions de- nouncing Senator La Toilette.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Byron Nelson, son of Congressman John M. Nelson, of Wisconsin. indict- ed for "wilfull violation" of the draft law will be brought back from Cana da to face justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-23

Secretary Baker will name Boston as one of the five ports where army depots are to be established.