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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
MAN WHO INSULTED FLAG
 GUEST OF POSTMISTRESS
Postmaster Asked to Put Traitors Out
 Of Office or People Will.

Washington, July 23.-Senator Nc Cumber of North Dakota, speaking in the senate today, called on Postmas- ter general Burleson to investigate charges that a North Dakota post mistress and her husband had enter tained a lecturer who insulted the flag. THe senator declared he had received many communica tions from persons in his state asking how they could rid themselves of copperheads and traitors
 T will leave it to the postmaster general to determine whether he is as active in putting traitors out of cans out" said Senator McCumber. And I will let the postmaster gem eral know in this way that unless he takes cognizance of this condition, there are patriotic people in North Dakota who will take cognizance in their own way"
 Senator McCumber read letter from a citizen of Bowman, N. D.. and another addressed to a United States district attorney in that state, com piaining that a postmfstress had en- tertained and assisted a lecturer who insulted enlisted men and loyal citi- zens
 Her husband, the letters charged, helped to distribute disloyal propa- ganda and permitted the lecturer to advertise his meeting in the post of elements were holding secret meet ings nightly and that unless the gov ernment took charge the loyal citizens would do so.
 Senator McCumber said the post mistress and her husband are not Germans; and that the North Dakota citizens of German descent are loyal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

washington, July 2s.-The master list of the drawing last Friday which fixed military liability under the draft will not be ready for distribution to the local exemption boards until to- morrow. It had been hoped to mail 1t tonight to governors of states for dis trfbution, but a delay resulted from mechanical difficulties in printing.
 Pending publication of this result of the drawing. no authentic information is available to check the unofficial re- port transmitted to the newspapers during the drawing A copy of the of fcial list probably will be given out here tomorrow.
 Two Copies for Each Board.
 The governors will be furnished with two copies for each local board in their states. They will be asked to mail each copy separately to local officials go as to insure delivery. Immediately on receipt of their lists, each local board will cancel the numbers higher than the top red ink number in it's district, and then from the remaining numbers enough men to make up double the districts quota will be no- tif1ed to appear for physical examina- tion-
 EIigibIes Watch Out
 Provost Marshal General Crowder ruled today that posting at the board headquarters of the list of men or dered to appear constitutes legal noti- 1ClGiOn- It theF6IOTe IS lnCuIoDeHL upon all registered men to learn their red ink numbers at once and to see that the board headquarters is watch cd when the list is posted Those or dered also will be notified by mail, but the period allowed for appearance will count from the posting of the list
 May Enlist in Army or Navy.
 This ruling was in connection with an order issued by the war department holding the ranks of the regular army open to registered men for voluntary
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
UNITED STATES INVITED
 TO ALLIED WAR MEET
Called by New Russian Government
 to Consider War Aims.

Washington, July 23.-The United States will be invited to attend the allied conference on war aims called by the new Russian government to meet in August, it was stated today at the Russian embassy. As yet no formal invitations have gone out, but informal discussions with the Brit ish and French governments have es- tablished their willingness to accept.
 Embassy officials do not know the exact scope of the conference. Owing, however, to Russia's previous insis- 'tence on more specific statements and in view of the fact that she has abandoned conquest for herself, it is thought she may feel justified in call ing for renunciation from her allies.
 Whether the United States will deem it wise to participate in such a conference is problematical. Officials are making no statements in advance of the invitation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FOR
 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
INSURANCE POLICIES
For Officers and Men of the Army and Navy and Marine corps-ProvIslon for the Training of Injured Men and Fit Them for Making a Livelihood After the War and for the Support of Families of Those Who Died for cauntry.

Washington, July 23.-The federal governments plan for insurance of officers and men of the army, navy and marine corps against death and injury while in service broadened to- day into a complex programme which would provide government allowances for families of soldiers and sailors and the rehabilitation and training of injured men to fit them for making a livelihood after the war.
 The programme was discussed at conferences today among officials of the war, navy. treasury, commerce mittee of the Council of National De- fense and the presidents and other high officers of leading insurance companies of the United States.
 Government to Pay Extra.
 Issuance of insurance policies from S1,000 to $1O,000 to officers and men at ordinary peace time rates. the gov ernment paying the extra cost. in demnities for total or partial disa- bflity, and administration of the en- tire scheme by the governments war risk insurance bureau which is at present insuring officers and crews of American merchant vessels. are among the outstanding features of the proposed programme
 Plan Not Completed.
 The plan has not yet assumed de- finite forn,'' said a statement issued at the treasury late today, ''Dut when it has been worked out in all it's fun damentals and details, Secretary Me Adoo will present it to the president for his approval and if approved the will be submitted to congress at an early date for it's con- sideration.
 The whole proposition is based on the fundamental idea that the gov ernment should, as a matter of jus tice and humanity, adequately protect it's fighting men on land and sea and their dependent families It is pro- posed to impose on the public treas ery the obligation of indemnifying justly the men who have entered or about to enter the American army and navy.
 Provision for Dependents.
 Under the plan discussed, it is suggested that provision be made for the support of dependents of soldiers and sailors by giving them an allot- ment out of the pay of the men and also an equal allowance by the government: that officers and men be against death or total or partial disability; that d system of and re-education of dis sbled men be inaueurated and that the government insure the lives of sailors and soldiers on their applica- ion at rates of premium based upon risks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
UNOFFICIAL REPORT GAN THEN BE CHECKED
Postna of the List of Men the Board Headquarters Cons tutes Legal Notication-Draft Eiibles May Enlist in Army Navy Before List Posted-Voluntary Enlist trtes Legal Noticaton-Draft Eigbles May Enlist in Examinations May be Transferred

enlistment up to the time such men nave been posted as ordered to appear. The navy department has been notified also that the army makes no claim time, so that registration Is no bar to enlistment in the army, navy or na- tional guard.
 Credits Have Been Given.
 Tn apportioning draft quotas. credit was given for all voluntary enlist ments prior to June 30, but there has been no indication whether credits will be given for men coming in since that Gate. An average of more than 1000 men a day has been reported by the regular recruiting stations alone. and, counting the national guard, it is prob able that the voluntary system had provided close to 50,00O men of the 6S7. .00O called for under the draft act as necessary to fill up the first regu- lars and guard and create the first in- crement of the national army. No an- nouncement has been made as to what disposition will be made of this exceS5 of credits, but it is entirely likely that in the end every man who enlists vol untarily will reduce by one the quota of his home district
 Transfer of Examinations.
 The office of the provost marshal plications for blanks requesting trans fer of examinations. All who applied were told that no steps in that direc- tion could be taken until the regis trant had been called for examination. He then may secure necessary blanks from the board within whose jurisdic- ton he is at the time. His physical exa mination can be transferred and af1davits regarding exemption claims may also be received and considered at a temporary residence.
 Every man finally certified for mili- tary service. however, will return to the jurisdiction of his home board and go with the troops from his home town
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Contracts Awarded.
Family Fishino,

fisheries are playing an important part in the commercial life of New foundland this year. Prices for all fish products have risen to such un- precedented proportions that inhabi- tants of the long shore line have re- aliZed the possibility of making a substantial addition to their income by putting in an hour or two of fish ing every day. It is no unusual sight to observe whole families going out in rowboats in the evening and re- turning with a good load of codfish caught within a mile or two of their homeS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL SETTLE SHIP BOARD ROW
Expected That Both Denman and |
 GoethaIs Will Remain.

Washington, July 23-Steps to set tie the shipping board row will be said today at the White House, with in the next "A hours. There was no intimation as to the presidents move, but officials in close touch with the situation believe that Chairman Den man and Major General Goethals. the manager of the boards fleet corpora tion, will be told they must compose their differences and start immediately on the governments shipbuilding pro- gramme.
 Shipping Board Calm.
 In support of this belief there were indications today that the shipping board and General Goethais are work ing on more harmonious basis than disagreeing over the question of wooden ships. Many details of the final programme to be adopted, it is said, already are near completion. The plan as approved. it is understood. will show that both sides have yield ed on points of dispute.
 Division of Authority.
 President Wilson, it is believed, is of the opinion that more would be lost than gained by letting either Mr. Denman or General Goethals go. Many officials think he will make definite division of authority and end siIua- ton in which each holds himself re- sponsible for the building programme.
 
 that General Goethals offered to resign is taken to mean that the president still believes the programme can be com pleted best under the present engagement if a definite division of au- thority is made.
 Members Resign.
 Reports today that Captain J. B. White and John A. Donald, members of the shipping board, had resigned, renewed rumors of differences in the board itself. Captain White, it was explained however, asked to be re- lieved some time ago because of i'll desires to remain on the board. The resignation of MT. Donald was denied at the White House and by MT. Donald.
 Board Meets Today.
 The shipping board and General Goethals will meet tomorrow or W ednesday to go over that part of the programme calling for construc- ton of two government owned ship yards for building fabricated steel ships. A final form for the contracts for building the yards and the ships to be constructed in them is yet to be determined.
 Contracts Awarded. Suggestions that the building pro- gramme has been delayed to any ap- preciable extent were met at the 1 shipping boards offices to Ray with 1 vessels have just been let and that l the government could not rush into | the expenditure of hundreds of mil, 1, lions of dollars without giving careful | to every phase of the i
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Me, wiIIino to Arbitrste.

Boston, July 23-The Massachusetts Con1mittee on Public Safety announc- ed today that the $50 employees of Gorge Law1ey & Sons Corporation, whose strike for higher wages has de- lo ed construction of submarine chas- CTS fer the navy, have agreed to~sub- nit their grievances to arbitration J~-a corporation, according to the com r7irtee's statement. has not agreed to arbitrat te the issues.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN
 CAMPAIGN PLANNED
The Woman's Committee Have Sub
 Committees in Many States.

Washington, July 23.-In prepara- ton for a second Liberty Loan cam paign in the fall, the Woman's Lib erty Loan Committee today announced a partial reorganization and plans "to bring home to every woman the f- nanciai advantages and patriotic duty of investment in government bonds. '
 Mrs Louis Slade of New York has been appointed chairman for the sec ond federal reserve district.
 State chairmen have been appoint ed in B states. Mrs. Morgan G Bull kelley of Hartford was named for Con uecticrt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Republicans on Guard.

Washington, July 23.-A protest that Governor Whitman is selecting only republicans on appeal exemption boards was made to Secretary Tu- multy today by chairnen of several upstate New York county committees. They told MT. Humility this condition is general and promised to file a writ ten complaint. The appeal boards for New York have not been announc- ed by the war department.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
crand Treasured Fisk Dead.

Windsor, Conn, July 23.-Mrs. Ida A. Fisk, treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Order of the Eastern Star,z died at her home here tonight after long illness. She was 63 years old. Her husband is Dr. Henry J. Fisk. The funeral will be held on Thursday from the First Congrega- tionaI church
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
s25. COG. 900 in Ereiaht.

Yokohama, Japan. July 23.-More than 80 900 tons of freight valued at nearly $25.0o0,0O0 are at Yokohama awaiting shipment abroad. The con- dition is due to lack of ships and it is likely to be aggravated. A great part of the goods is destined for the United States.
 The government has ordered an in vestigation into freight congestion and will seek a remedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
River and Harbor Bill.

Washington, July 23.-The $27.000,- ef0 river and harbor bill was debated 1sr several hours with the usual pleas Of urgent necessity on the one side ard the usual charges of pork barrel legislation on the other. It probably will be discussed again tomorrow and then laid aside for weeks for consid- eration of war tax legislation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Gamers on Strike.

San Jose. Cal, July 23-F'rom ], 800 to 1000 persons, including several hun dred women, quit work at three fruit canneries here today after employers refused to meet demands for higher wages and shorter hours Police at tribute the walkout to agitation started by members of the Industrial Workers of the World Rioting attended the strike in one part of San Jose and one man was reported shot.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Stubborn Struggle Will Win.

Petrograd, via London, July 23- CBritish Admiralty per Wireless Press). The executive councils of the all- Russian worlxmen's and soldiers and peasants organizations have issued a proclamation to the armies notifying them that unlimited authority and power" has been given the govern ment, that it's commands must be law, obey the commands of the provisional government, and warning them that only by "a stubborn struggle will you win peace for Russia and all nations"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
No Extra Custom Fees.

Washington July 23.-All customs collectors were ordered to today to dis continue charging extra fees for clear ing vessels Sundays. holidays and at night, which recently has been on the increase at certain seaports The prac- tice, it was said, apparently originated from misconstruction of the law of 1913 amending in certain respects practices onH fooS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Indiana cIoudhurnt.

Laporte. Ind, July 23.-A cloud burst and severe wind storm which swept this city late today caused property damage estimated at mor than $10o.000. No persons were kill. ed. Serious crop damage was re- ported outside the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Could Not Locate Americans.

American Training Camp in France, July 27-(By The Associated Press)- German aerial squadrillas apparently have consistently sought to locate the American troops since their arrival here, but without the slightest success to date. Counter squadrillas have been so watchful and energetic that the Germans have been unable to ap- proach the encampment and have been beaten off each time they crossed the French line
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Henderson In stockhoIm.

Stockholm. Tuesday. July 17.-De- 1ayed). Arthur Henderson, member of the cabinet without portfolio,s on his way home from Petrograd, spent Monday here. While in Stockholm he was in consultation with Hja1mar Granting and Camille Huysrnans. the socialist leaders, and Foreign Minis fer Hdndmann
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
RsdoIIn ls Dead.

Ber15n, Sunday. July 22, via Lon dons-Prfnoe von Rado1fn, former Ger man ambassador at Paris, died Friday night on his estate near Posen. Prince von Rado1in was a social favorite at the French capital and popular in the German colony there during his i'm cumbency, from 1901 to 1910.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
summer Residence Robbed

Greenwich. Conn. July 23.-Com- plaint was made to the police today that the residence of Theodore J. Toedt at Sound Beach was broken in to some time yesterday and robbed of about $3,00O worth of jewelry and about s270 in money.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
CONTROL OF EXPORTS
 IS VERY EFFECTIVE
Not Cargo For Neutral Countries
 Has Been Licensed.

Washington, July 23-The American governments control of exports has resulted in an absolute embargo on cargoes destinated to the northern European neutral countries. Since the control was made effective a lit tie more than week ago. not a single cargo, it was learned today. has been licensed for shipment to these na- tions.
 Policy is Temporary.
 The policy enforced is described as temporary. to be changed as soon as it is possible to put the neutra1s on a rationing basis. Despite submission of much information by the diplomatic fected. the government considers that it lacks convincing evidence regard ing exports from these countries to Germany and it wants to take no chances of permitting American goods to go through to the enemy. The facts sought, it is said, will be available shortly.
 Exports For Allies.
 Goods destined for the allied coun- tries are licensed without question as are commodities that go to most oth- CT neutrals. Some shipments have been permitted to go forward to Switzerland, but not until the char acter of the consignee was established beyond question.
 Meanwhile the government is nego- tiat ting with the British for ar rangement by which the export control will supersede the British system of granting letters of assurance. For the present. however, an export control license is no guarantee against British seizure and American exporters must satisfy the British authorities of their own good faith and that of the re- ceivers of their goods.
 The Dutch minister, Mr- Van Rap yard, has taken a particularly vfgor- ous stand against the governments policy toward the European neutrals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
chanIaln Barry Dead.

Boston, July 23.-Rev. Garrett J, Barry, pastor of St. Philips church in the South End, and a former na- tional chaplain of the Knights oi Columbus, died at a hospital here to- day after an operation performed week ago. He was 57 years Of aEe
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Tank Steamer Ashore.

Vineyard Haven, Mass. July B. The tank steamer Perfection, oil- laden, went aground on the west end of Middle Ground shoAl in Vineyard sound during a fog today. An attempt by a lighthouse steamer to float the vessel was unsuccessful.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
MaxlmiIi.t. Are Ready.

London, July 2S.-A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Petrosrad says that the Maximilists Trotslxy and Lenine have informed the government commission of inquiry that they arc ready to place them selves at tho commissions disposal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Cabled Paragraphs
IioIIwes Left Berlin.

Berlin. via London, July 28.--Dr. Won Bethmann- HolIweg. the former chancellor. left Berlin on Saturday for his estate in Hohenfinow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Food Control Bill
 Again in Senate
THREE PLEADED COMMISSION Is
 SINGLED FOR ATTACK.
PRESIDENT WILSON

Will Throw Ills Personal Strenatb Against the Proposal of Food Board. to Limit the Power of Hoover-Op. position is Developing Against the Senate Liquor and Wheat Amend. ments-Effort to Force the Bone Dry Provisions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Drowned While canceinu.

Hartford, Conn, July 23.-James Nc Nulty, 27, of this city, was drowned Tn the Connecticut river today while canoeing, when the craft capsized, throwing him and his companion. Rob ert Larson into the water. Larson made his way safely to shore. Me Nu1tys body was recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Ten persons were injured when z storm of cyclonic proportions swept fol 30 miles along the route of the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Two brothers, Estell and Roy Craw. ford, were killed at Smithland, Ky. when cartridges in a farmhouse were struck by lihtning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Premier kerensky said the recent ri cts in Petrosrad were instigated by German agents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24
Condensed TeIegrams

J. MoDavitt of Boston is mentioned as wounded in Mondays Canadian casualty list.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Polce Commissioner Arthur Wood, appointed Mrs. Grace Humiston a spe, cfal investiator for the police depart. ment without pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

All interned Germans at Ellis Island will be sent to Hot Spring, N C., as soon as houses can be erected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The Lafayette flying squadron tool part Tn 51 airplane duels in the weel ending July IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The North Jersey traction lines will increase fares from five to six cents in each fare zone. under a ruling of the Public Utility commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The American troops in France are learning the art of throwing bombs and are outdistancing the F'renchmen at 1t because of their baseball training.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The State Department said the report that the Unted States was going to
 lend money to Mexico was false
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Four Milwaukee distiIIeries are work ing at capac city piling up stocks in an ticipation of the application of the an ti-whiskey law
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Twenty-Five aviation students vii start from Ithaca for the governmen flying grounds at Mount Clemens Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Captain David J. Roberts, marine superintendent of the Cunard Line has resigned after 13 years service with the company, on account of i'll health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The papers of Mexico print extensiv oeclaratlons rejoicing over the an nounced removal of the American em bargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

John F. Freeman, Trenton prisor deputy was dismissed. charged witt having accepted money from person. interested in having prisoners paroled
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

New York State was second with re- cruits, 175, and Pennsylvania first with 200. New York lacks less than 1 000 men to fill it's quota for the regular army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

The Federal draft quotas for the various exemption districts of New York State will not be available for a day or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Allen Smith of Brooklyn, was killed when his aeroplane fell into the Della ware River near Marcus Hook, Pa.
 Smith was having his last course in
 aviation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

A fire occurred on the Heckscher es- tate at Westbury, L. I. Four ponies were burned. They were valued al 10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-24

Anton Nelson, a native of Denmark, was arrested on a charge of threaten ing to assassinate the president and Thomas Edison. He is now in jail at Louisville.