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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
US. Destroyers
 Chase Submarines
CAUSED TWO OF THEM T(
 SUBMERGE
NEITHER FIRED A SHOT
One of the Submarines Had Just Sunk a Steamer by Gunfire, and the Sec ond Was Attacking a Merchantrnan -Experience of French Tanker.

American Naval Base in British Wa ters, July 31.-(By The Associated Press-)-American destroyers today reported having engaged two subma- tant, causing both of them to speed away and submerge without firing a shot-typical of the behavious of sub marines when they see destroyers.
 Destroyers Opened Fire.
 One of the sumbarines had just sunk steamer by gunffre; the second was attacking a merchantmen when the destroyers opened fire. The second submarine. which is described as a su- per type, almost IS long as destroy CT, raced off and submerged at the first shots but the other, which had boldness, remaining up several min = uteS while the destroyer dropped shells around her. Only when shell splash ed within 25 yards of the subma rine did sine submerge, according to the crew of the steamer who watched the attack from a small boat close by and who later were rescued by the destroy CTS and brought here
 Tanker Fought Submarines.
 A French tanker bound for Ameri : ca lirped into port tonight with a 30 foot hole in her bow as result of a fight with a submarine. The tanker was twice attacked In the first early in the voyage, she easily beat off the submarine and reached a point 400 miles towards America She then was attacked by another submar rine. the shells of which. despite the stou. x1- sist:~1ce of the tanker's gunnerS. t. tered the pilot house. smashing the compass and tore gaping hole below the water line. The tanker began to settle and the crew abandoned ship, the submarine disappearing. The crew rowed away in a rough sea, but later were surprised that the tanker did not sink They returned to her and man. aged. without bearings. to bring her to port
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

The great assault of the entente allies. for which the big guns had been preparing for three weeks in lombard n1snts of unprecedented violence, has begun in Flanders along a front of about twenty miles. from the region of D1xmude to south of the Ypres around Warneton-
 Starting with the first peep of day, the attack which was carried out jointly by French and British troops the Erenchuea holding the line north and Warneton-the end of the days fighting found that all the entente plans had been carried out The Frenchmen were holding two lines of Marshal Haig's men three lines in ad- d3tton to ten or more towns and vil- 1azes. and more than $500 Germans made prisoner
 Notwithstanding the fact that the Teutons had maSsed almost countless sions Of fresh men to hold back the foreseen onslaught. and when the bat tie broke threw both men and guns into the fray. the British and French carried out their operations with a dash At some points. so determined were the attacking forces, they ire quent1y passed the objectfves which had been assigned for their capture and pressed on and took terrain that had not been figured on for attainment
 The casualties of both the British and French armies were relatively slight, considering the intensity of the fighting or various sectors, while the Germans. Tn addition to their men made prisoner. suffered heavily in kill ed or wounded
 Although the latest reports are to the effect that the Germans are launch Ing a heavy cOunter-attack against the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Decision Reached
 on War Tax Bill
TO INCREASE ITS TOTAL TO
 ABOUT s2,ooo, 100000.
BY SENATE COMMITTEE
Increased Levies on Corporation in- comes, Incomes of Individuals, Dis titled Spirits and Malt and Ferment- ed Liquors is Proposed.

Washington. July 31-Revision of the war tax bill as to increase l.s total from $1 670, ,000,0 900 to about $2.- 900. 00O,000 mainly by additional leVles on intoxicants and on personal and corporate incomes wes definitely de- committee.
 Total Not Determined.
 The detailed schedule and the exact committee members said tonight they expected the bill to aggregate at least S1 99S, 900 900 and not more than S2,- 00s 900 900 They plan to have the measure ready to report by the end or the week.
 New Levies Decided Upon.
 The following new levies were decided upon today. On corporation incomes $162, O,000-
 Incomes of individuals of S15,000 and more, s27,O0O 900.
 Distilled spirits 90,000 900.
 Malt and fermented liquors (beeO 25. 900, 900, IA.
 These new taxes total s30460O 0o0.
 The committee considered the fol- lowing further revision in providin g for the remainin $23,400 900 nee essary to attain the minimum of S1,- 99S. 900 900.
 Increase in taxes on brandy for for tifying wines to yield about S10.0U0, 900.
 Increase of rates on wines, to yield about s2,O00 900.
 Increase of consumption. of excise taxes on sugar, coffee and possibly tea. together with few. new taxes, which include gasolene and fire arms. Reduction of the Is per cent. tax in corporate undivided surplus to ten and five per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

Washington, July 31.-The first step toward financing the second install ment of the Liberty loan was taken by the treasury department today with the offering of $500, ,000, 900 in treasury certificates of indebtedness. It is the largest block of such securities yet of fered, and the interest rate, 1-2 per cent, is ne-fourth of per cent. higher than the previous offerings.
 Subscriptions are to close on Aug. ' and the certificates are payable on Nov. Is next indicating that the sec ond instalment of the Liberty loan will have been fioated in the first half of November.
 Although the treasury has remained silent on that subject, the general inn pression here is that the loan will be offered in September and that it will be for a total of S3000, ,000.000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
LAFCLLETTE AND GRONNA
 LINE UP WITH PACIFIcTS
According to Teiegrams Given Out By
 the Peoples Council.

New York, July 31.-Senator Robert H. La Toilette, of Wisconsin, and Sen ator A. J. Gronna of North Dakota to- day formally aligned themselves with the pacihst movement, according to telegrans fro mthem given out here tonight by the Peoples Council, which is conducting a nation wide propagan- da.
 Senator La Toilette was quoted as having wired the council mot to be intimidated by the threats of war traders but to begin at once to work for the election of members of con- gress who would stand for the Ire peal of obnoxious laws" Senator Gronna. the couicil announced, had wired that the constitution has not been repealed nor suspended"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

allied line at the point where the Brit ish and French forces meet, state ments from the front say that the morale of the allies is splendid, while that of the Germans is far below nor mai.
 A majority of the positions taken by the allies have been in the possession of the Teutons since they invaded Bel gtum. The French attack which re- suited in the capture of Steenstraete was pushed on beyond that town and peentrated the German lines to a depth of nearly two and a half miles. The British placed their deepest wedge into the line to a depth of two miles.
 Again the French troops operating along the Aisne front have been en- abled to put down strong attacks by the army of the German crown prince at Hurtebise and Cerny and to assume the offensive themselves and advance their line along the entire front
 Tn East Ga1icia. the Russians along the Zbrocz river continue to give bat tie to the Teutonic allies who have crossed the stream and gain a footing on Russian soil. At several points en- of captured positions which have been retaken by the Russians.
 To the south the Russians have at tempted to make a stand also in west ern Bukowina, but were compelled to evacuate positions along the Chere- mosh river and retreat eastward. The town of Zale Szczyky and several other positions blocking the road to Czerno- witz, the capital of Bulzowina, have been evacuated by the Russians.
 On the Rumanian front and In the weeded Carpathians the Germans have gained further ground against the joint armies of the Russians and Rumanians except in the Casin and Putna valley regions where the Russo Rumanians still hold the upper hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
SENATE TO VOTE ON
 PROHIBITION TODAY.
Both Vets and Drys Are Claiming Enough Votes to Insure Victory.

Washington, July 31.-The senate's discussion of the resolution for a pro- hibition amendment to the federal con stltution proceeded today in a vein largely perfunctory. A vote is to be taken late tomorrow.
 In contrast to other notable proI1i- bition fights in congress in recent years, there was only a small attend ance during the day on the floor or in che galleries. Prepared speeches were the rule and the session took on the tedious aspect of routine proceedings as senator after senator read into the record without interruption or contra diction his reasons for supporting or opposing the resolution.
 Tonight both vets and drys were claiming enough votes to insure them victory tomorrow, but on both sides 1t was admitted that the result would be close. It will take the votes of two- thirds of those present for adoption of the resolution, which then would have to pass the house before an amendment was submitted to the states for ratification
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
sERNIER ON WAY BACK
 FROM THE ARCTIC
Veteran Explorer, Who Went After
 Stefanssen, Coming Home.

Quebec, July 31.-Captain Joseph F. Bernicr the veteran Arctic explorer. who started on an expedition in July last year to rescue Vilhjalmur Stef- anssen, who was reported lost in the Arctic regions. is returning on his ship, the Guide. according to reports reaching here today from the north shore of the St. Lawrence.
 With crew of ten men, Captain Bernier voyaged fro mthe St. Law renee river to Baf1in Island whence he was to proceed westward through Lancaster sound and toward the re- zion in which he expected to locate, and If necessary. assist Siefanssen. Captain Bernier carried provisions to last two years and his unexpected re- turn at/fhis time is unexplained.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
POLICE RAID STARTLED
 GUESTS IN A HOTEL
When Shots Were Fired at Fleeing Member of Card Party in New Haven.

New Haven, Conn, July 31- Guests in a prominent hotel here were awakened early today by numerous shots fired from a nearby roof top. Inquiry showed that policemen We're chasing supposed burglars who proved to be members of a card party which had been broken up by the police n few minutes before. Several of the players stopped by shots, were ar rested charged with gaming.
 During the day the police turned away a number of electricians and other workers who appeared at the room occupied by the players and learned from them that plans had been made for fitting up gambling place. The police stated that 6 raid had ben made upon comploint.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
GERMANS EXECUTE BELGIAN
 FATHER. WIFE AND GIRLS
Daughters Forced to Witness Shooting
 of Parents.

London. July 2t-A despatch rerei~- ed today by wireless from Amsterdam m says,
 ''The German authorities af TIere Bel@ium. arrested. tried and sentenced to death within three days an inhucu- tiel Iiege merchant named oironeret. his wife and their two daughters. aged twenty and fourteen years, on the ur- proved charge of esnionaare.
 "The father and mother were both shot to Geath in the presence of their daughters. The latter were offered their freedom if they revealed the names of their parents accom- Dilco-. The girls refused, the eldes- stating If we speak we might cause fifty p@o- ple to be killed We would rather de alone
 "She was immed diateiv shot The younger gir ltheu was tortured. oIt- ragged an dalsO shot"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
WHERE GERMAN CHANCELLOR
 GOT HIS INFORMATION
About the Alleged Plans Of the Entente
 Allies for Conquest.

Geneva. July 30 CDelsyed) -- The ai- legged plans of the entente allies for conquest. as revealed in the statement of the imperial German chancellor. Dr. Michaelis were obtained from tho Berne Tagewscht They afford amuae- ment to the Swiss people because fhe TaRewacht Is an obscure socialist and Germanophile journal edited by Rob ert Grimm. who .sOme time ago achieved notoriety and was expelled from Russia for his connection with Germany's efforts to effect @ separate peace with Russia.
 The Swiss newspapers sav Chat if Dr. Michaelis bases his information on such a feeble source as virtually uu- known journal, his cause already la lost in neutral countries. especially in Switzerland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
MARRIAGE IS NOT A
 GROUND FOR EXEMPTION
Unless the Wife IS Depedent on Hus-
 bands Daily Labor.

Washington July 31.-Hasty mar riages made since July 20, the date of the army draft drawing. in an effort to escape conscription through the claim of a dependent wife. will not be con- sidered ground for discharge unless the wife is actually dependent on the husbs nd's daily labor.
 Prompted by reports from many cities of marriage lie .nse bureaus, be- sieged by men included in the first call Provost MarshaI-GeneraI Crow der today ruled that marriage Is not of itself valid ground for making claim for discharge."
 Dependency is a matter of fact. not of law, General Crowdcr pointedout.
 "A man whose wife is mainly de- pendent on his daily labor for sup port" he said. "may claim exemption on that ground. Only the exemption boards can determine this fact. Where dependency is claimed and circum- stances show a marriage Ina stily con- summated since July 20 by man whose number is high on the availa- able list, the actual fact of dependen- cy must be closely scrUtiniGed."
 Moreover, General Crowder declar- ed. women who marry men to aid them to be sIacllers are liable to prosecu- . tiOn under the draft act
 Secretary Baker advocated refusing exemption to any man married after the drawing. saying the draft should be considered a prior claim.
 Fears of some officials that delay in obtaining materials and sufficient labor or national army cantonments would postpone the mobilization long rast September ] were dissipated to- day by an announcement by Secretary Baker that 7S per cent. of the can tonment materials are now on the ground and that reports indicate eV- erything will be in readiness or near ly so, in another month.
 No definite date for mobilization was ever fixed but Secretary Baker has indicated that every effort be made to effe ct it bout September T.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
NO CHANGE IN RATES
 ON SHIPMENTS OF MILK
Massachusetts Public Service Com
 mission Orders Cancellation.

Boston, July 31.-The changes in rates on shipments of milk, cheese and cream proposed by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Boston and Maine Railroa d were today ordered cancelled by the public service commission.
 The commission further ordered the railroads to establish a new schedule, on or before September Is, to include rates not greater than those issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
 The schedule affected by today's or der provided for an increase in rates and was proposed last September by the carriers. He was suspended by tho commission until August 1 of this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
GERMAN FINANCES
 ABOUT TO CRUMBLET
Curious shrinkase in Gold Fore
 shadows Collapse.

Washington. July 3l. 4 curious shrinkage in the Germann gold re- serve. reported from abroad today. at- tracted interest here as possibly fore shadowing a crumbling Of the German financial system. which up Co now haG borne the immense load placed upon fl. As vet however. the shrinkage is small and not in any sense fatal. but ia ken in connection with the appeals of the government toindfvldualE to give up gold jewelry, ls considered important.
 Observers here are at a loss 70 ac- count for the shrinkage. but give Eev- eral possible causes. One ig thar Germany. una bie to maintain her hai- ance of trade with contiguous neu- tra Is. is being forced to export gold in payment Another is that Bulgar arla and Turkey refuse 10 take German banw notes. and a third that actual gold is needed for the immense pro- paganda work that Germany is con- ducting in Russia and other countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
POLISH LEGIONS HAVE BEEN.
 DISARMED AND INTERNED
Rigorous Measures Taken in Poland
 to Prevent Disorders.

Copenha gen, July 51.-A despatch received here from Berlin says the Polish Legions have been disarmed and interned and that rigorous meas ures have been taken in Poland to prevent disorders
 The Germans, the despatch adds, found themselves confronted by a mu- tinous Polish army, while Austrian subjects enrolled in the original le- zion instead of taking the oath to the new polish kingdom, if Galicia was part of it. The other members of the legions with a few exceptions re- fused to take the oth of fidelity to the Teuton sovereignS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
CHINA CONSIDERING
 WAR ON GERMANY.
Cabinet is Strongly Inclined Toward
 Joining the Entente Allies.

Picking, July 31.-The cabinet Is con- sidering a declaration of war on Ger many. Wang -Tah- Sieh, minister of foreign affairs, has urged that China immediately follow Siam's example, and the cabinet apparently Is inclining strongly toward joining the entente allies.
 Lfang-Chf- -Chao, minister of finance, has recommended the immediate con- lieve the financial pressure and pre- pare to resist the opposition of the southern rebels.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01

an important part in the financing or the second instalment of the loan a1 they did in the case of the first install ment.
 The new certificates are made ac- ceptable at par. like the preceding iE- sues. in payment for any United states bonds "issued and allotted hereafter and before the maturity of the cerfin - cates." The fact that the certifrateE are to bear interest at t-2 per cent is taken to mean that the second lu- stallment of the Liberty loan. Ike tle first, will be issued at that rate.
 Payments for the certificates will Dc made on Aug g, two days after Che subscriptions close. The offering will be made through the reserve banks and in denominations of from gf.000 60 S1O0.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
TWO AMERICAN AVEATORS
 WERE KILLED IN FRANCE
PerIey R. Hamilton of Clinton, Mass, and J. w. Galley of New Park, Pa.

Paris. July 31.-Per1ey Raymond Hamilton of Clinton, Mass, and James Wilson Galley of New Park, Pa, mem bers Of the American field service, were killed Saturday. They left head quarters wit hone of the new sections less than a month ago.
 The War Cross has been awarded to three members of Section of the American field service for distinguish ed services: John Ames, son of Pro- lessor Ames Of Harvard Law school; Raymond Whitney of Bedford Ind, and Edward Diemer of New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
HOOVER WOULD HAVE
 SUPPORT OF DAIRYMEN
Action Taken at Opening Session of American Food and Dairy Comn1is sioners.

bert c. Hoover, if he becomes officially the food administrator of tine nation. vii have the support of the food and dairy commissioners of every state in an effort to conserve the food supplies, it was declared at the opening session Of the American Food and Dairy Com missioners here today. Mir Hoover is expected to address the convention Thursday.
 Thirty states were represented at the meeting and it was the general opinion of the delegates that there vii be no food shortage in this coun- try at least for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
PERsHINe FAILS TO SHOW
 UP AT TRAINING CAMPS.
French Villagers Were Disappointed Had Arranged to Welcome Him.

American Training Camp in France, July S1-CBy The Associated Press.).- Major General Pershing. commander of the American troops, who was expect cd at the training camps Monday even ing failed to arrive, probably on ac- count of some sudden change in his plans Arrangements had been made to receive him, and the French vi1- lagers were on the alert all afternoon. and they were therefore greatly dis appointed at not having an opportunity to welcome Him- No word had come from General Pershfng this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
FIRST STEP IN SECOND LIBERTY LOAN
An Offering of $500 100000, in Treasury Certif-
 oates of Indebtedness
MADE BY TREASURY DEPARTMENT YESTERDAY

The Largest Block of Such Securities Yet OeredThey Bear Interest Rate of 3 Per Cent One-Fo of One Percent. Higher Than the Previous Ofering-Payments of the Certificates Will be Made August g. Two Days After the Subscriptions Close-The General Impression is That the Loan Will be Offered in September and That It Will be for Total of $3, ,OOO, 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
TWELVE DEATHS AND 188
 REGISTRATIONS IN NEW YORK
Toll of Intense Heat Wave For Two
 Days-Temperature 98.

New York, July 31.-Twe1ve deaths and 1s8 prostra tions had been reported at II o'clock tonight as the toll of the intense heat wave which has held New York in it's grip for two days. Four of the deaths and 75 of the prostrations were in Brooklyn.
 The weather bureau recorded max imum temperature of 4S degrees at 3 D. rn., making it the hottest day eX- perfenced in the metropolis since Sep tember 3, 1911 and the third hottest in 47 years. The record heat registra- tion here was 100 degrees on Septem- Der T. 1881
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
DeadIock.d on |. c. Commission.

"a shington. July 31.-Conferees on tzse 5tH to enlarge the interstate com r1-e--z commission are deadlocked and wIII rsfer back to the senate and house the question of retaining a senate amerdment requiring that the entire commission pass on applications for rate increases
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES
 DAMAGED BY FROST
In CoiviIle District, About Fifty Miles
 From Spokane.

Spokane, Washn., July 31.-Cucum- bers and tomatoes in the Colville dis trict, about fifty miles from here, suf- fered considerably from frost early Sunday morning, according 10 reports reaching here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
ACTION TO FSEENT
 SPECULATION IN CORN
By Board e Directors of Chicago
 Board of Trade

Chicago, July 31.-The board of di- rectors of the board of trade today adopted a resolution stopping all tran sections on corn for September de- livery This follows the action taken taken two months ago when the board fixed s1.65 as maximum price for corn futures. Cash corn however is being quoted at around S2.3O and the board took action today to prevent it's machinery being used for further speculation in corn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
STRIKE AT BRIDGEPORT
 PROJECTILE co. SETTLED
The Demands of the Men Have Been
 Granted Practically in Full.

Bridgeport Conn, July 31-A set tlement has been reached between the Bridgeport Projectile Company and it's machinists under which the demands of the men have been granted practicall1 in full and a strike has been averted. The men will get ten per cent increase in wages. a straight eight-hour day and a minimum wage that vary for diff
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
GREATEST FIRE IN MANY
 YEARS IN STAMFORD
Factory of Baer Brothers Damaged
 to the Extent of S30o,0 900.

Stamford. Conn.,. July 31.-Fire. causing the grea test loss here in many years. came tonight in the factory of Baer Brothers. makers of bronze powder. The estimated loss was $500 900. The fire started in tho color ship near the Stamford Canal supposedly from spontaneous com hustion caused by the intense heat. It spread rapidly to nearby shops and destroyed much valus ble machinery and stock. The loss is partly covered by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
Three Deaths in Hartford.

Hartford. Conn, July 31-Three deaths and fifteen prostratfons caused by the heat were reported here today. John Smith of Bridgeport, foreman over construction work for Q depart ment store. here. was overcome and died in a local hospital without re- gaining consciousness. Two infants also succumbed to heat which regis tered 97, the greatest since 1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-01
GANGPEANK BROKE IN
 NEW YORK NAVY YARD.
Thirty-one Workmen Who Were Plunged Into the Water Were Res cued

New York, July 31.-Fourteen of the thirty-on workmen rescued from the water into which they were plunged today by the breaking of a gangpIank York navy yard were taken to fospi- tals. according to an official statement issued tonight It is not believed, however. that anyone was drowned