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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

flags from public and private build ings, Westerly is now well dressed in the national colors. So many flags were sought, it is understood, that some of the merchants have had to place new orders to keep up with the demand.
 Dennis E. keegan, a laborer, was arrested yesterday by the local police for the theft of six chickens from the hen yard of Mrs Edgar Sweet, at the corner of Morgan and West Broad streets. The police feel confident that Keegan has knowledge of the theft, as from the hen house, and Mrs Sweet says she is positive of the identifica- ton of one of her fowls. Officer Chase was finishing his night patrol when his attention was attracted by a man try ing to sell undressed fowls to a pos sible purchaser on Canal street. The chicken man was then taken into cus- tody to await developments.
 The Fifth company exhibit, which has been held during the past few days in the Rhode Island House block, has not been without results. Follow ing the meeting in the town hall for the formation of a constabulary, a number enlisted in the company.
 A meeting was held in the council chambers Thursday evening to hear suggestions regarding the method of taxation to be employed to obtain money for the installation of the town sewerage system. There has been considerable talk about how the prop erty owners should be assessed. Last evening the taxpayers were given the opportunity to express their views.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Morris Cove.-Mrs. P. J. Reardon of Hartford, will be the guest for sev- eral days of Mrs. Robertson Dewhurst, of Concord street!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Dealers in cotton products fin China estimate the 1915-16 crop at upward of 600 0,000, 900 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

As a result of the resolution intro- dueed and passed by the Rhode Island assembly in Providence regarding the showing of patriotism by hanging of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

NerfeIk-Crocuses are in bloom at the Norfolk library.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
nf ~ASferlU

About t22 citizens of Westerly signed their names to show their will ingness to cooperate in the formation of a constabulary in Westerly. It is expected that many more signatures will be obtained before the end of the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Congressman Calls
Pacifsts Anti-Americdn

st. Paul, March 24.-Cowardiee' lack
Of patriotism and betrayal Of America
are charged against the Manchester
Neutrality and Peace Association, oil
Manchester College. st. Paul. by Con
gresham c. B. Miller, of Duluth. IN
a letter to the association, just maze
public. The association had sent let,
te-s TO the Minnesota Senators and
congressman, praising the courage OF
the men who voted against the armed
neutrality bill. The letters were signed
by eighty-seven students.
"You call yourselves neutral" Con-
gresham Miller replied. "You are not
You are pro-enemy and anti-American.
You say munitions makers are conduct
ing a war campaign. That is the cry
of the yellow-streaked, cowardiy soul
that. when confronted by duty, seeks
TO Justify its welching by ascriblng
improper conduct TO others: You are
securing an education TO ne you for
good citizenship. Futile, when your
hearts so completely unfit you.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Healdton s Captain
Thrice German Prey
Wife Says Christopher Had Mar
row Escape Last Fall

The American tank steamer Heald-
ton. torpedoed on Wednesday of the
Dutch coast. narrowly escaped being
sunk by a submarine in the North Sea
last fall, according to Mrs, Charles
Christopher. of 147 Nichols Avenue,
Brooklyn, wife Of the Healdton's cap
tain.
Mrs. Christopher received a cable
message from her husband telling Of
his safe arrival in Rotterdam. She
smiled calmly az she read il to her
eight-year-old son. Charles.
My husband and | never worry over
things like this" she said. Twice be-
fore he had narrow escapes in the war
zone. The first was two years ago.
when he was first officer on the Stand
ard Oil tanker Cushing, bound for
Copenhagen. The Cushing was off the
English coast when an airplane ap-
peared and dropped three bombs. One
Of them dropped so close TO the boat
that the geyser splashed down on the
deck and piece OF the shell lodged
in the side Of the forecastle. Ny hus-
band brought il home as a souvenir.
"The Cushing was not flying a flag
at the time, and my husband ran down
and got an American flag and stretched
it over the main hatch. The aeroplane
then flew away.
Then. last fall. the Healdton was
fred upon by submarine in the North
Sea. 1t was growing dark and MY hus-
band ordered full steam ahead. The
American flag was run up, but the sub
marine continued to fire. The Head
ton outdistaneed her. however. and lost
her in the darkness"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
New York Clergy Favors
Universal Military Training

A poll taken among clergymen of
New York ano vicinity by the New York
Federation Of Churches shows that a
large majority of ministers favor uni
yersal military training. OF AS votes
received, 800 are in favor OF universal
service. Three hundred and twenty-eight
Of these arc from Protestant clergy
men, five from Jewish rabbis. nineteen
teen from Protestant laymen.
Fifty-two voted against military
service, nineteen of them being Pres
byterianS. twenty-five votes we're re-
ceived agans, the other items Of the
declaration which protested against the
U-boat order, approved the severance
Of diplomatic relations and pledged sup
Port 10 the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25

Lieutenants passed in review o. 'he
crowd in full dress uniforms.
when they reached the baggage cars,
Mueller suddenly tried to desert ms
guard by leaping into the nearest car.
The marine CORPORAL also leaped: linen
Mueller. after barking out Few or
ders. Jumped down, and his guaro
Jumped with him. As a ripple OF laugh
ter went through the crowd the heu-
tenant turned. and. apparently ois-
covering the presence Of the guard TOT
the first time, snapped out: Tan | you
send these reporters away! They are
nobodies.' "a. .h.,-,
The Germans are taking win men
virtually every movable article on 'n'
boats and are doing everything TO ae
+ lay their departure.
New light was shed on Germany
esnionaee methods to-day, when tnt
crews of the raiders were being or
ganized in units for the trip. Iw'
members of the Wilhelm crew were
recognized as deserters from the GniteS
states Marine Corps. They may be ar
rested as such and court martlalled
One of the Germans deserted IN China
and the other in Hayti.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Women Organize Patriotic
League in Milwaukee

While other sections Of the country
have been regarding Milwaukee WIS"
with suspicion as a hotbed Of German
intrigue. the women OF ninety different
clubs i'm that city nave been organizing
one OF the most remarkable patrlotlc
movements in the country. he League
of Patriotic W omen OF Milwaukee IS
the result Of the movement, ana II Is
organized solely Tor patriotic WORK ID
time of war.
Full plans have been made by the
leaders TO establish soup Kitchens Gay
nurseries. institutions for the care oil
soldiers families. and other necessary
means for caring for both the soldiers
and those they leave behind.
To show President Wilson what inc
shirt of Milwaukee really IS, the toi-
lowing telegram was sent to nm WIN
tho names of all the representatives OF
societies and clubs forming the league:
I'VE. the undersigned, representing
many thousand women Of TINS CITY,
who o-day formed the League OIL "a
triotic Women Of Milwaukee, with the
purpose Of Offering our services to our
citv and our country in case of war. DO
hereby express our confident trust that
our government Will assert and MAIN
tain the honor and dignity and safety
of the American people by every meas
ure it may determine to that end.
There was also a pledge Of allegiance
to the nation, which every person
signed.
let US show the whole country that
the apathy Of the Middle West IS
thing of the past" said Mrs. John w.
Mariner. president of the league, in
sending the message, land that we are
quite as ready as any other part OF
the country to bear our share Of the
burden. We have only one thought in
mind to organize the women's power
TO serve the government, and the people
Of the United States in its critical
emergency. And we can adopt for our
slogan the one of the National League
of Women: For God, for Country and
for Home"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25

outranked, as it is the custom among
all the Latin-Americsn nations 70 keep
their representatives at one post IN
definitely, and ambassadors rank ac-
cording to length Of residence.
Within a very few years the United
States. If the announced Mexican pro
gramme goes through, will be oIt-
ranked by Argentina. Spain, France,
and, in fact, every mission Of ambas-
sadorial rank. as the United States
changes its representatives. far more
frequently than any Of those nations
For the United States to yield its
traditional ranking place on this Con
tinent would, it is declared in Admin
istration quarters, seriously affect its
prestige and the plans for closer Pan
American unity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Baggage Delays Trip
Of informed Germans
Raider Crews Using Every
Means to Postpone the
Start for Georgia

Prom star Correspondent % The Iu1uncl
Philadelphia. March 2i.-The crews
of the interned German raiders, Prlnz
Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm
are possessed of so much baggage tnat
heir departure for Georgia Will be de-
laved until tomorrow or Monday
afternoon to permit of its being trans
ferred to government baggage cars
The United States marines detailed TO
escort the Germans Dixie-ward are
ready to leave on nve minutes notice
it was stated to-day.
The 500 Philadelphians who came out
to watch the departure Of the Germans
were treated to a novel entertainment
Lieutenants Mueller and Techowsky. OF
the imperial German navy, made their
first appearance before an American
audience as supervisors Of baggage
smashers. With armed marines march
ing before and behind them the Herr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Mexico to Raise
Rank Of Its ENJOYS
u. S. Will Oppose Creation of
Embassies in Latin Capitals

Washington. March 24.-An announce
ment made BY the official Mexican
news agency here is causing consider
able concern to the State Department.
X IS that Mexico contcmplates raising
the rank Of her missions in Spain,
France, Argentina ard possibly some
o,her countries Mexico at present has
an embassy in Washington only. be-
ing represented by legations in other
countries.
There will be opposition from this
country, it is believed, to such an ar
rangement with Argentina particu-
LARRY. The United States, in raising
the rank Of it's missions in Mexico, Ar
gentina. Brazil and Chile, desired to in
sure having always the ranking diplo-
mat in those capitals. II is considered
of the highest Importance in Mexico,
above all, to have the American Am
bassador head the diplomatic corps.
If Mexico and Argentina exchange
embassies the American ambassadors
In those countries will very soon be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Telephone and Telegraph
Facilities at Disposal OF
Army and Navy
Tests Proved a Success
Wireless Conversations with
Battleships Spawned Coun-
try's Length

The telephone and telegraph SyS-
TENS Of the United States are two o.
the few preparedness factors when are
already modified for war Every EN-
ploye of the Bell Telephone and Iele-
graph Company knows just what ms
lob will be if war is declared wnen
Congress convenes in extra session. lot
each has been drilled in his specihc
duty.
President Theodore y. Vail Of the
Bell system has already placed large
mart of his wires at the absolute DIS
posal Of the navy officials. while the
wireless telephone which his engineers
have perfected is or every battlesh'p
and in the important Offices Of the
Navy Department
Experiments made this year by en-
eineers of the COMPANY, in cooperation
with naval officers under Admiral Ben
son. chief Of naval operations, under
simulated war conditions, proved thor
oughly successful.
instantaneous service, either by teIe-
phone or TELEGRAPH, was obtained hlgh'
and day during this period, secretary
Daniels talking with several OF the nava
stations and Admiral Benson win
every station on the Pacific Coast as
we'll as to those on the Great Lakes
and the Atlantic.
Messages were also sent by wire 20
wireless stations along the coast, and
thence by wireless telephone to the
battleship New Hampshire. Secretary
Daniels. seated IT his desk in Washing
ton, talked with Captain Chandler on
board the New Hampshire at Hampton
Roads, giving him orders which caused &c
him to steam TO the southern drll!
grounds and back. The battleship's po-
sition was reported every hour by tele'
phone. 800,
ITO make this performance still
more striking" says the report, cap
tain Bennett. in command of the Mare
Island Navy Yard. on the Pacinc, con-
versed with Captain Chandler on the
New Hampshire, which was at that
time in storm on the Atlantic"
The result of the mobilization con-
WINGED the navy officers, as well as the
telephone engineers. that the Bell sys-
TEN was ready for war.
During the last wear important work
has also been done by the company. IN
cooperation with officers of the Signal
Corps of the army. in planning for use
of the Bell system in military work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Saw Gree Press" UPholds
German Cause Against
That of u. S.
Spokesman for Kaiser
Board Members Resign After
Protest on Pro-Cerman
Propaganda

Milwaukee. March pa Dissatisiae-
ton with the violent pro-German pol
icv Of 1.-THE Milwaukee Free Press has
ycsnltcd i'm the resignation Of four
members Of the board OF directors Of
the Free Press Corporation. publisher
Of the paper
At the annual meeting Of the board
held in the Deutscher Club, which rs
reported 20 have been "a stormy one
August $. Lindemann. one Of Milwau-
KEGS most prominent German-Ameri-
cans: Erich S. Stearn, also German
American. and Emmett L. Richardson
rendered their designations. Dr. Gil
bert F. Seaman. president Of the cor
poration. had long since retired ex-
pressing his disgust with the policy OF
the paper.
Tleft The Free Press last year, when
the question arose as to whether the
paper would Loyalty support the United
states government" said DR.. Seaman. 81
hold a commission in the army, the com
mander in chief Of which is the Presi-
dent. and / could have no connection
with a paper which. in my opinion, was
not loyal"
81 believe this is a time for all
American citizens TO be loyal to this
country said Mr. Lindemann. MI.
Richardson said he would have nothing
TO do with a pro-German propaganda
organ. Mr.. Stcarn is known to have
opposed the policy Of the paper
strongly.
Ernest Kronsnage, editor of the pa
per. is American born but of German
parentage. lie is regarded as the chief
spokesman of the Kaiser in the Middle
West In all differences between this
government and Germany. Kronshage
has upheld the German cause and de-
nounced the United States. When the
directors objected he showed them a
clause in the bylaws of the corpora
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
China Honors the Mikado
Ii Yuan-Hung Bestows Dec
grafton of Highest Grade"

Toxic. Feb. Is According to in
formation in semi official circles, the
Chinese government mas decided 70 dis
patch Wan Fa-sieh. former Chinese
Minister to Toxic, as special envoy 20
the Japanese court 10 pay respects to
the new Emperor and present Chi
nese decoration of highest grade on be-
half OF President Ii Yuan-hung. The
plan has aroused strong objection from
a political section in the Chinese Par
lament, who are opposed to the Picking
government. but il is declared here that
the opposition group has been pre-
vailed on TO acquiesce in the proposal.
The Japanese imperial household will
accord special treatment TO the Chi
nese envoy as a guest OF state and will
place an imperial detached palace at
his DISPOSAL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Warship Launching Private
New Mexico to Leave Ways
/ at Brooklyn on April %

Washington. March a. The super
dreadnought New Mexico, a sister ship
of the Pennsylvania, will be launched
at the New York navy yard April %.
in announcing the date to-day the Navy
Department revealed that plans had
been made for a private ceremony in
place of the elaborate public demon
stration which usually attends the
launching of the navy's big fighters.
Only naval officers, the Governor OF
New Mexico and representatives Of the
press will be present
The New Mexico will have twelve
ll-inch guns as main battery and will
Lisplace about $4,000 tons. After she
takes 10 the water her place on the
navy yard ways will be given to an
other battleshiD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Stuyvesant Students Try to
Combat Eastern Dis
trict Militarism
Taken to Police Cells
Principal Upsets Anti-Enlist-
ment League Plans for
Enrolment

Three youths from the Stuyvesaht
HIGH School who went to the Eastern
District High School. in Brooklyn. on
Friday with the pacific intention oil
winning that institution from its hard
earned militarism. paid fines Of 81 each
Yesterday in the Williamsburg police
court. where they were arraigned on a
charge Of disorderly conduct.
They admitted that they were dis
tributing enrolment cards Of the Anti
Enlistment League and had hoped TO
hold meeting. 1t was a shocking eX-
perience, for in addition 70 being ar
rested they saw a corpse and had their
fngerprints taken.
The actual arrest was almost
triumph in itself. for several score
youthful pacifsts from the Eastern
District High School formed a process
sion which followed them to the
Clymer Street police station, and they
we're bailed by Mrs. James p. Warbasse.
a contributor 10 the pacitst fund
started at the Carnegie Hall meeting
which cheered Germany and jeered
/ England.
Station House a Stern Reality
Once in the station house, however,
the reality of the "czarism' and "Prus-
/ sianism" which are their adherence
( struck a chill even 10 their ardent
spirits. There was no sympathy IN the
manner of the uniformed autocrat VINO
| took their pedigrees; the cell bars were
/ cold iron; the cell benches were almost
too realistic and the rigid outlines OF
! tarpauined form in the corridor leit
altogether too much to the magma
! ton.
Their treatment was outrageous,
/ said Mrs. Warbasse. at sounds IKE
/ Russia. not like the United States"
According to one story, the body
which was waiting for a mOrgue wagon
was hauled out Of cell TO make room
| for one of the youths. The police lieu
{ tenant on duty at the time denied this.
/ The prisoners were William Jablow,
4 seventeen years old. of 1852 Bathgate
Avenue, The Bronx; Harry Ultan, nine
I teen years old. OF PSI Brook Avenue,
. The Bronx, and Max Cowiser, seven
teen years old, of 495 East Hath Street.
4 The Bronx. With others they appeared
I outside the high school about 2:3O ..
m. when pupils were leaving. One had
a soap box and attempted a speech.
Principal Feared a Riot
| DR.. William r. Vlymen. principal Of
/ the school, told them to disperse. lie
| said later that military training had
aroused such antagonism between the
/ opposing parties among the pupils OF
his school that he feared a riot would
result if he allowed the missionaries to
proceed Several obeyed his order, but
the three simply stuck their pamphlets
into their pockets as if merely await
I ing a better chance to distribute them.
! Then policemen were called.
/ Miss Jessie Wallace Hughar. who
teaches history at the Eastern District
I High School. is secretary Of the Anti
| Enlistment League.
Signatures to 1929 loyalty declara-
tions collected by pupils of the school
were received yesterday by the Mayors
committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
American on Sunken Ship
Norwegian Coal Carrier Given
Warning by U-Boat

Washington. March 24-Sinking Of
the Norwegian steamer Ronald, with
one American on board. was reported
to the State Department to-day by
Ambassador Sharp, at Paris. in the fol-
lowing dispatch:
Consular agen. at Brest reports
sinking Norwegian steamer Ronald,
from Cardiff to Civitta. Vecchis, with
coal. George Goldroimer, sailor. born
Portland, Ore. bearer American sea-
mans Identification certificate. states
Ronald not armed nor carrying troops.
German submarine gave warning, time
crew 10 take 10 boats. Ronald sacked
and bombs placed on board and sunk.
No vessel in sight Sea smooth. weather
fine, no casualties and only one Ameri-
can on board. Vessel few Norwegian
flag and usual marks on both sides
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Turks Lose Persian City
Moslems, in Rout, Give Up
Kerind to Russians

Petrograd. March 2i.-The capture by
Russian troops of the Persian town of
Kernd in the sector west Of Herman
shah. about forty miles from the Meso-
potamian border. is announced by the
War Office. Pursuit Of the Turks tow
ard the Mesopotamian border continues
The announcement follows:
ain the direction Of Hamdan our
troops on March II occupied the town
of Kerind. which had been set on fire
and destroyed by the Turks. The enemy
withdrew to positions in the vicinity of
the village Of Khair. The pursuit con.
Times"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Military Course at Williams

Williamstown, Mass, March "a
regular two years course IN military
training will be started at Williams
College next Monday. under the direc,
ton of an army officer The ann oil
the course is TO train reserve Officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25

ton. dcpriv.ag them OF all power IN
directing The papers editorial policy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Latest Easter
Novelties in
Every Department
IoNNOoN\oM
ScusHSoNs
Easter Millinery

Beautiful trimmed Hats, copies of the latest Paris
Models, and original conceptions of our own
from $50 to 1000
Sport and Tailored Hats very attractive,
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Untrimmed Hats of every fashionable shape and
color in all the newest straws, each, so to sos
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Ornaments wonderful variety in Jet and
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Beautiful Flowers, Fruits, Foliage, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
New Spring Blouses

A wonderful assortment in crepe de chine, :
GeOrgette, and taffeta; trimmed, tailored and
sport effects; all coIorings and black,
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
WOmen'S Gloves for Ea

Two clasp imported kidskin; the newest
shades in tan, mode, grey, black and white;
pair, 200
One clasp white Doeskin Gloves with fancy
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Stylish New Spring Coats

Coats of every description in cloth and silk;
the new spring coIorings and mixtures
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Fashionable New Easter Suits

Showing a most attractive assortment in tail
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including mixtures and all black, D. so to $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-25
Easter Silk Specials

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