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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

by the county and the other quarter
by the towns of Waterford and East
Lyme, apportioned by the grand lists
of the towns. The bridge to be MAIN
tanned by the state.
Mr. Geary said the committee on
roads, rivers and bridges favored the
fifty fifty plan, that is one-han by
state and one-half by county. He said
the county was a unit for the amend
ment.
Mr.. Waite of Sharon said the mat
ter has been long under consideration
and that the lion and the lamb have
laid down together.
The amendment prevailed. Mr..
Geary recited the history of the bridge
from 1895, but briefly and interest
ingly He told of the purchase of the
toll bridge by the state and OF It's
maintenance in part by the state at a
cost of about $1,000 a year. The fed
eraI government had ordered changes
that necessitated the construction OF
the new bridge. Had not the state
taken over the bridge it would be
matter of contention now between the
government and a private owner. AS
the state owned the bridge and not
the county, it was up to the state to
pay the full cost of the bridge, but
there was objection on that point.
Mr.. Bailey Of Norwich spoke of the
precedents that had been established
to warrant the construction of this
bridge in part by the state.
The bill was passed as amended and
it was Immediately transmitted to the
senate.
Resolutions were adopted to pay
John M OConne1l the sum of 1915
for the compilation of the prelimi-
nary roll and manual, and $500 to
John J. Winn for compiling the Leg
islative Bulletin.
Another home guard bill was intro
duced in the house, which provides
that when companies of sixty-eight
men are organized they shall be ac-
cepted as home guardsrnen and be
fully armed and equipped. This bill
becomes necessary, as instead of 8
900 men responding to the call 1908.
and in order to equip these
more Legislation is required. The sum
Of $3.50, 900 has been expended on the
equipment of the first line and 1t will
cost about s15o.0oo more to equip the
and the state win fna.Hy
have in force 5000 men. The govern
or and the boards desires this legis-
ation in order to put the responsible
ty on the general assembly. Mr.. Rudd
IN explaining the bill added that the
of the home guard had
prevented probable internal troubles.
He said there should be no delay in
he full equipment and uniforming of
his home guard.
Mr. Eaton Of North Haven had no
Continued on Page Eight, First coi.)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
SENATE WILL VOTE ON
ESPIONAGE BILL TODAY
Little Doubt That the Bill VIII Re
Put Through.

Washington, May 1.-THE senate
failed today to obtain a final vote on
the administration espionage bill with
It's press censorship and embargo sec
tions, but under the unanimous con-
sent agreement which governs it's
consideration, the discussion tomorrow
WIFI be sharply limited and the meas
ure probably viii be passed before
the week ends
With the censorship provision rnodi-
fed 1s suggested by Senator Cummins
and Thomas last night to make its
through despite the hard fight made
against it. Senator Johnson of Cali
fornia had motion pending at ad-
5ournment tonight TO eliminate all
censorship provisions from the bill
but leaders were confident the modi-
fed provision will stand
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
VIOLENT PROTESTS AGAINST
THE PROPOSED WAR TAX
Made by Big and Little interests Before
the Senate Finance Committee.

Washington, May 11.-While the
house debate on the $500, 900, 900 war
tax bill was getting under way today,
the senate finance committee heard
violent protests from big and little
interests on which the new war levies
would fall.
Manufacturers who would have to
pay the increased excess profits tax,
distillers. brewers and soda fountain
interests affected by the higher rate
on alcoholic and soft drinks, and to-
bacco companies hit by the tobacco
tax, all told the senate committee that
they faced ruin If the bill went through
as presented in the house. Nearly
every witness declared his particular
business seemed to have been made
the target for an unjust and exorbi-
tant tax.
In the house, too, many portions of
the bill were under fire, but the reply
of democratic and republican leaders
in charge was that the money must
be raised and only high taxes could
provide it.
Only the excess profits, liquor, beer,
soft drinks and tobacco schedules were
considered today by the senate COM
n1ittee, which opened hearings before
the measure came over from the house
in order to hasten final congressional
action. The hearings are expected to
close Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
PERSONNEL OF AMERICAN
COMMISSION TO RUSSIA
Comprises Men Who Are Prominent /
In Many Walks of Life.

Washington, May 11-Oficial an
nouncement today of the personnel of
the American Commission to Russia
marked forward step in President
Wilson's effort to thwart Germany's s
intrigues for a separate peace with the
new democracy and to hold the proVi-
sional government fast to the cause
of the world against Prussian autoc-
racy.
Headed by Elihu Root, with powers
of a special ambassador, the person
mel of the commission chosen with
special regard to conditions in Rus
sia and the character of the new gov
ernment.
B<sides MIR. Root, who represents
the element of statesmanship with
the distinction of having held many
high offices in the United States, the
commission comprises a socialist, a
labor leader, a banker, a manufact-
urer, a business man, a man cele-
brated for his international activities
in human welfare, and ranking army
and navy officers. The commission
will be accompanied by a large suite
and will depart from the United
States at an early date by a route
which will not be published in ad-
vance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

These men .--fu he t-t--- ---- ~ e. .-
time By nationaf state 4-r
legislation. hrir ureI rlrH
can be enacted the r-r -.--
power that can be -r1a---
hem is the power OF an
public sentlment aud r1aF ~
-7S1 F-- @
Conducting LOBBY
Il am told that er--s NJ .-- -
are actually tr vgaat.tr.1s-- r....e -.
ductfue- a lobby zt-4fr-- ~. --. Fl
President vVUeor frr- -r----.- .-
power him ana hir eaaa-a- = .---
the necessary means ~ e-raarn H.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
New Niar.sg River
R,s6 is Assured
BOTH HOUSES OF GENERAL AS
sEMBLY VOTE FOR 1T
$50, 900 APPROPRIATION
Friday Was the Last Business Day of
the Session, But the Closing Exer-
cises Were Deferred Until Next
Thursday.
Especial to The Bulletin.l


Hartford, May 11.-F'nday was the
last business day of the legislature,
but the closing exercises were deferred
to next Thursday. One of the fea-
lures of the session was the passage
of the bill to cause the erection of
new bridge over the Mantle river, the
expense to be divided equally be-
tween the state and New London
county.
The Niantic Bridge.
The committee on appropriations
made unfavorable report on the act
directing the highway commissioner to
construct a bridge over the Mantle
river, between the towns of East Lyme
and Waterford. Mr.. Hall of New Brit
ain of the appropriations committee,
moved the acceptance of the commit
tee and rejection of the bill, which
carried an appropriation of $4,000.
On motion of Mr.. Bailey of Norwich
the question was divided and the re-
port accepted.
Mr. Gcary of Waterford offered an
amendment to the effect that half the
expense be borne by the state and
half by the county of New London.
The original bill provided that one
half be paid by the state, one-quarter
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

tempt to regain lost ground. Throw
ing his men in waves against the
he succeeded only in gaining about
200 yards of an advanced element, but
his gain was short-lived, as a French
counter-attack Immediately drove him
out. On the lengthy front in Mace
donia the entente forces continue their
offensive with success between Doiran
and the Cerna river. The British hold
their recently gained positions, with a
tenacious grip.
West of Doiran and west of the Var
dar river, French troops have carried
by storm an important position south
of Huna on the Serbo-G border
and withstood violent clxs
by the Bulgarians. Twenty miles to
the west and near the border the Ser
bians have captured two Bulgarian
works north OF Polar.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
AN APPEAL TO THE WORLD
FOR A PEACE CONFERENCE
To Be Published by the Council of
Soldiers and Worknnen's Delegates
of Russia.

Petrograd, May 10. via London, May
II, 6.42 p. m.-An appeal to the peo-
pies of the world concerning the call
ing of a peace conference in a ner-
tral country will be published imme-
.diateIy by the council of soldiers ana
workren's delegates. according to a
resolution adopted at a meeting yes
terday of the legislative conm<rea of
the council The committee also re-
solved to send a delegation to estab-
lish relations with the socialist dele
gates at Stockholm and to send dele
gates t oneutral and allied countries
to further the peace movement.
1t was resolved to call conference
of the socialist internationale and to
invite to the conference representa-
tives of all parties agreeing with the
councils appeal.
Resolutions were adopted directing
the formation of a special commission
Of a represen ntatfve character to or
ganiZe the conference and arrange a
programme; providing for the holding
of the conference in a neutral country
and the sending of a delegation of the
legislative committee to neutral and
allied countries to establish contact
with the socialist delegates at Stock
holm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Bftter attacks by the troops of
Prince Rupprecht and the German
crown prince are being made against
the positions vital to the defenses Of
Lens and Laon, held by the British
and French. Field Marshal Haig and
General Nivelle are holding their re-
cent gains and throwing back the Ger
mans with heavy losses.
South OF SoucheE river, one of the
natural barriers to Ienz, nOnen-
tary footing was won by Price Rup-
precht's men aided by liquid fire, in
the new British positions, but bril-
liant counter attack recovered the lost
trenches.
Around Cerny- y-en-Leonnots, on the
plateau overlooking the Ailette river
and only nine miles south of Laon,
the German crown prince is expending
his man power Intellectually. in an at
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
PROMINENT EDUCATORS
CALLED FOR CONFERENCE
BY the Committee on Patriotism of the
National Security League.

New York, May 11.-Prominent edu-
Gators from colleges and universities
all over the country will meet here
Tomorrow at a conference called by the
committee on patriotism through e6u=
cation of the Ma tional Security league
10 formulate plans for a nationwide de
lecture campaign on patriotism and
national defense.
The call for the conference states
that Il is proposed to send into every
state in the union organized lecturers
experienced in presenting patriotic
-opics, In order that the people of the
United States may be generally in
formed of the cause Of the war and
The varied needs OF the nation for de-
A--asA and victory"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

ers could not reach an agreement rep
resentatives of both sides were or
dered to Washington to explain to the
government.
Samuel Gompers, as head of the la
Dor committee of the Council of Ma
tional Defense, recently assured the
government that union labor would
not seek to change present labor
standards during the war except
through mediation by the government.
Afterward he issued an appeal to la
Dor generally to refrain from strikes
and to employees to seek no labor
standard changes.
President Can Take Over Mines.
Under the national defense act, Of
ficials say, the president in time OF
war can take over and operate through
government agency any industry if
this appears necessary for the defense
of the country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
AGREEMENT FOR AVERTING
THREATENED COAL STRIKE
Reached at Conference of Both Sides
With Secretary Wilson.

basis of agreement for averting a
threatened strike of coal miners in
the central Pennsylvania district was
reached at a conference of representa-
tives of both sides tonight with Secre-
tary Wilson of the labor department
None of those present at the con-
ference would divulge details of the
proposed agreement except to say that
there would be no suspension of work
About $4,000 men had voted to walk
out on May Is and it is understood
strong pressure was brought to bear
by the federal government to bring
the two sides together and prevent
Gripping of coal production in the
national emergency.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
There Must be
No Coal Strike
NOTIFIES oPERAT
oRS AND MINERS
MUST GET TOGETHER
Representatives of Both Sides Have
Been in Conference With Secretary
Wilson of the Labor Departme Mt
Tentative Agreement Reached.

Washington, May 1.-THE federal
government today told operators and
employees concerned in the threatened
PENNSYLVANIA coal strike that they
must get together in the interest OF
national defense. A score of repre-
sentatives of both sides spent the day
and much OF the night in conference
with Secretary Wilson of the labor de-
partment, officials of the American
Federation of Labor and the Council
of National Defense.
75,oo0 Men Threatened Waikout.
Thirteen counties in the Second
Pennsylvania district are involved in
the dispute and about $4,000 men have
threatened to walk out on May 15 un-
less their wages are raised.
The miners, by referendum, have
disavowed the wage scale agreed on
bv their representatives and in ad-
dition to pay increases. ask changes
in their working conditions. Their
demands have been refused by all op-
orators in this district.
Both Sides Ordered to Washington
Most of the output of the mines in
the district goes to concerns WORKING
on government contracts. When it ap-
peared the producers and their min
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
BORGBJERG NOT AUTHORIZED
TO OFFER PEACE TERMS
Merely His Own Interpretation of So
cialist Proposals.

Copenhagen, May II. via London,
9.15 p. m.-The last trappangs have
been stripped from Borgbjerg's peace
embassy to Petrograd by The Associ-
ated Press despatch from Berlin stat
ing that Borgbjerg carried no authori-
ization nor instruction from the Ger
man socialists and that the peace con-
dftfons outlined by him were merely
his voluntary Interpretation of social
fst proposals.
The Danish editor gave himself out
to be a plenipotentiary both Of the
German majority socialists on the
strength of his conversations with
Philip Scheideu1ann. and of the in
ternationa1ist socialist committee in
Stockholrn-in both instances without
authority.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
CHARGES LOBBY OF
FOOD GAMBLER"
Formal Statement by Assistant Secretary Vrooman
of the Department of Agriculture
SOME OF THEM MEN OF IMMENSE WEALTH

enounces Them Unpatriotic and Disloyal Allies Of m
Kaiser, Who Are Doing Their Best to Defeat the Psi
otic Purposes of the Nation-Are Working Aas7--f
President Wilson's Plan Mobilize the Agricultural Re-
of the United States for WctOry-Deesrss They
VIII be Taken Care of in Due Time by National slals
and Municipal Legislation Pending Which Time They
Should be Made Feel the Power Of Outraged PubE-
Sentiment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
BRITAIN ISSUES WARNING
TO MUNITION WORKERS
That II Cannot Permit Strikes to In
terfere With Production.

London, May 1.-THE government
tonight issued a grave warning to
Inunition workers that it cannot per-
nit strikes to continue and aggravate
the situation in the production of rnu-
nitions. All loyal citizens are called
uopn to resume work Immediately and
the government gives notice that all
persons melting the stoppage of work
on munitions are liable under the de-
fense of the realm act to conviction
for an offense entailing the penalty of
life servitude or less punishment as
may be awarded.
Arthur Henderson, member of the
British cabinet without portfolio. on
Thursday issued a statement reveal
ing the existence of strikes of engi-
neers in various parts of England.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
ALLIES IMPROVING IN
SUBMARINE DESTRUCTION.
Acknowledged in Speech by the Ger
man Secretary of the Navy.

ing efficiency of the allies in submarine
destruction was recognized in a speech
by the German secretary of the navy
in the reichstag on May 10. Official
accounts of the speech reaching here
report the German secretary as say
ing that while the submarine warfare
had achieved far greater results than
was expected, a certain number of
submarines had been lost as the result
of improved means of destruction de-
vised by the allies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
GREETED BY
900 AMERICAN LAWYERS
Including Some of tire Fo-emoat of f7o
Profession in the County.

New York. MAY 1f.-reue Tlrl1rl-
ed here today as head ~ the F~ercr
bar by more than 500 American iaw-
yers. including some OF the f1rsul9r
Of the profession ln thiF county. lte
was told BY Charles Evans ~ rGa9
George w. WfckcrsHam and utreH
amid tumultuous enthusiaEH1. how t.e
profession feels. not only toward tre
legal aspects Of the war with Ger
many. but particularly toward The ra-
man side OF IT, and the comaria aafI.1 r
of the United States for France .r
fighting for the cause Of world justice
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
WARNING SOUNDED
BY SECRETARY MeADOO
That Every Person Should Do His
"Bit" in the Liberty Loan.

Washington. May 11-Secretarv
McAdoo sounded warning today that
unless every person who possibly
could did his bit" toward subscrib-
ing to the liberty loan it might fail.
Il have every confidence" he said
that the loan will be fully sub
scrtbed, but the impression should not
be permitted to go abroad it is GER
tain to carry unless everyone who can
afford to subscribe does So"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
WILLING TO HAVE SERBIA
PARTICIPATE fH LOAN
IF It Will Make More Effective ere
War Against Germany.

Washington. May 11.--serbia-1 Gr-
ancfaI needs were discussed a n con-
ference here today between the GsF-
bian minister and Secretary McAar1.
Secretary McAdOo has indicated h.r
willingness TO have Serbia uarfrrf.
pate in the s3OOO.O00. 1000 loan ~
would make more effective the We
again Germany
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

GIcns Fails. -. r.. May 1f.-Ffenr.
Bergen. a graduate of Yale and p stn
dent in the Harvard law scnnrf un
killed today when his automohlJe fseH
ed turtle near Gleua Fails senua
was on his way 20 reuors az H
PIattsburgh military camp. EIe
assigned to c camp % the omref
reserve corps 1nd was tr7veflnm Stone
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
NAVY is NEARING WAR
STRENGTH OF 1oo,ooo MEN,
Next Thursday Will See Full Ranks IF
Ratio of Recruiting is Maintained.

Washington, May 1.-THE navy will
reach its full authorized maximum war
strength of 100000 enlisted men next
Thursday if the recruiting ratio of the
last ten days is maintained. An official
statement issued today shows that the
service now has a total of 95, ,02S men,
Bills pending in congress authorize
the addition of SO, 900 more men, or a
total strength, including hospital
corps, apprentices and unorganized
units. Of 1885, 900 men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
CabIed Paragraphs


Nottingham, May IL, 4:55 p. M
Captain Albert Ball OF the British
flying squadron, who recently receiv-
ed the freedom of the city of Not
tingham for having brought dow
German airplanes, has been missing
since Monday, according to a letter
received by his father.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

PeeksklI will have a military train
ing camp to train 1900 boys between
Is and 19, under the instruction O
National Guard officers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

6FILa1h ENIefVus FtecFUItIH9 N96 10 %
London, May IL, 1928 p. m-The
war office announces that the volun-
tary recruiting age will soon be ex-
tended to men up to fifty years of age,
both single and married. The an
those who come forward will be ready
and willing to serve without delay
when called upon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
Liquor Barred From Camps

indianapolis, Ind, May 11.-Colonel
E. F. Glenn, in charge of the officers
reserve training camp at Fort Benja-
min Harrison. today issued orders bar
ring liquor and narcotics from the
camp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Perfect order prevails in Bolivia
following the recent election of jose
Gutierrez Guerra of the Liberal party
to the presidency.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

General Chang Sun, heretofore bit
ter opponent of Chinese Intervention
in the world conflict declared he was
converted to war on Germany
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Took Poison in Mistake for Medicine.
Danbury, Conn. May 11.-Miss Kate
Tenson, So years OF age, died at her
home tonight from the effects of a
dose Of poison she took in mistake for
medicine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Secretary McAdoo will address a
gathering of bankers and business
men in Chicago May II.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Detectives are searching for the
man who shot and wounded Frederick
Bauer, when he was on sentry duty
at the Nichols Copper Works, Queens
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
ALLIES ARE HOLDING
THEIR RECENT GAINS
RepuIse Bitter Attacks by Troops of Prince Rup-
precht and the German Crown Prince
GERMANS THROWN BACK WITH HEAVY LOSSES

German Troops Thrown Waves Against the French
Both Sides of Laon Made Gain of 200 Yards Only
be Immediately Driven Out by French Counter-At
tack-Entente Forces Continue Their Offensive With
Successes Between Doran and the Cerna, in Macedonia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

A letter from Christian ndeavor
headquarters to 5000 members urges
all to "enlist in the Christian Endeav-
or army of production, economy and
thrift
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

The West Point class of 154, which
normally would be graduated in June
1918, will be graduated August 80
next.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Bloodhounds are being used b7
the Dannemora prison authorities t,
track two prisoners who escaped from
the work camps.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

IL was announced that the war
would not prevent the holding of the
national convention Of the Order OF
Elks in Boston.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

1t was announced officially in Ber-
lin that the recent reports of an at
tempt to assassinate the Kaiser were
untrue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

A plot to kill ex- Premier NenizeIos,
now president of the Greek Pro
visional Government, was unearthed.
Nine men confessed to having plan
ned the assassination.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

One hundred and twenty seve n
Americans are reported held prison
ers by Germany.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

A Sim Feiner, Joseph McGuinness,
won the special election to fill the
vacancy in the Commons for the
southern division of gford coun-
ty, Ireland.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

In spite of the fact that trains of
grain are rushed through from Chica-
go the demand for wheat is so great
the railroads are unable to supply it
fast enough
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

Postal service with Germany, Aus
tria, Luemberg, Bulgaria and Turkey
has been cut off by order of the post
master general.