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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
SEAGO|NG TUGS ID
 MOVE BOATS ASKED BY TIE WAR BOARD.
More Serious Congestion Predicted Unless the Water Routes Are
 Opened Up

Pittsburg, November 29.-To enable the moving of more coal to the New England states, where shortage is congestion on the eastern railroads, the general operating committee of the railroads war board at the close of it's second days meeting tonight asked through General Black, chief of engineers, and Dr. H. A. Garfield, fed eral fuel administrator, that more sea- going tugs be furnished to move boats of shallow draught from the ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York to New England points.
 Companies operating steamship lines on the Great Lakes were asked by the committee tonight to extend the nav igation season as long as possible with view of relieving the railroads.
 The committee at it's meeting today adopted resolution asking the east ern seaport lines to organize overseas committees, one for each of the pools of Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk.
 CLOSE COOPERATION DESIRED
 
 The object of these committees, says . statement issued in regard to them, is Ito secure close cooperation with the allied overseas executive commit tee and with the United States au- thorities and thereby obtain the best results in the rail movement of over seas traffic.
 More serious congestion will oc- cur this winter unless this water route is opened up," says the stLte- ment made public tonight
 The navy department has com mandeered 25 per cent of the sea- going tugs owned by the Reading rail way, which has caused congestion on rail lines, due to the inability to move coal through all rail routes-'
 In view of these conditions the com mittee asked Chief Engineer Black and Fuel Administrator Garfield to take steps to furnish more ea-goine tugs and also steamers for the deep harbors of the northern coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1--United Stntes army engineers play Important part in General Byng's drive.
 High cost of turkey does not af- feet observance of ThanksgtvinE Dr. Burmeister placed on stand over objection of defense. Prosecution of war and co-Ortlina- tion of resources topics of dis cussiOn. 3-COnference notes among Meth 0dists at Dothan gathering. SO-called slackeFs' comm misniOn runs against snag. 8-Sheffield people agog over big de- vclOpment. s-Mrx. De Snulles hostess nt dinner to other prisoners. Methodist conference opens. B-L0cal news.
 FEATURES 4-Editorial comment. a-SOOinI news. O. o-SrOrss. re lew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
PRES. WILSON SPENDS QUIET DAY

Washington, November 29. President Wilson observed Thanksgiving Day quietly. spend ing much of the time reading in his study. Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson he attended services at the Metropolitan Methodist church this morning, but drizzling rain this afternoon caused him to abandon contemplated automo- bile ride. Tonight the President and Mrs Wilson attended a ball under the auspices of the Navy Relief society.
 Dinner at the White House was a simple and informal affair. Only members of the Presidents house. hold were present and the menu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
JAPANESE MISSION
 REPORTS TO EMPEROR

Tokio. Wednesday, November 2S. The Emperor today received the report of viscount Ishii, head of the Jap Anesa mission p the United States, which recently returned to Tokio. The Emperor sent a message to President Wilson thanking the President for the splendid reception&SSccorded the mis- sion, auguring the* gre happiness of the two nations, wfSNS% would be for ever gratefully remembered In Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30


 The delegates immediately went to work, to subdividing into committees the composition of which had been ar ranged at a preliminary meeting.
 The Italian representatives were the first to reach the conference hall. They were followed by the envoys of Japan The American war mission, augmented by Ambassador Sharp. General Pershing and Vice Admiral Sims, conferred at the hotel headquarters before going to the foreign office. which they reached promptly at 10 o'clock. The British del- egates came right on the heels of the Americans. There were large crowds outside the hotel where the Americans and British are quartered and also in front of the foreign ministry, but there was no cheering or demonstration of any kind, those who gathered to see the representatives of the various countries seeming to recognize the seriousness of the business in hand.
 Meetings of the supreme war council. In which only France, Great Britain, the United States anl Italy are repre- scented, will follow the inter-allied con ference. This war council is a perma- nent body. and will deal only with questions relating to military operations on the western front, which now in eludes Italy. Colonel House and Gen. Taslxer H. Bliss illfrepresent theUni- ted States at the first meeting of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
ARTILLERY ACTION

Paris. November 29.--"Artillery ac- tions occurred north of the Aisne and in the region of Sapiganeul'' says to- days official report. Tn the Champagne north of Garnillet the enemy last night after a violent bombardment, undertook raid in great strength Our troops re- pulsed him, lnflicting heavy losses. In the Argonne, west of the Aire, we raided the German lines and brought back 10 prisoners.
 Two enemy raids, one on the left bank of the Mouse, in the region of Bethincourt. the other on the right bank northwest of vaux les Damloup were completely repulse. There was active artillery fighting in upper Alsace.'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
President Suggests
 to A. c. l.. R. R. That
 Clerks Be Reinstated

Wilmington. N. c. November 2s President Wilson has suggested to the Atlantic Coast Line railway that the strike of it's clerks be settled in the na- tonal emergency by taking back all the eials of the railway refuse to discuss the Presidents letter or indicate their action, but it is believed all the men will return to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

British Army Headquarters in France November 26Amer can troops have played important part in General Byng drive before Cambra possible to tell the people of the United States for the first time that American engineers had large hand in the marvellous work which has been accomplished in the pushing the vital railways up to the front.
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  training actively for battle front service
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
AMBASSADOR SHARP SPEAKS
Cracker Makers to
 Save Much Sugar

Washington. November 29.-An an nual saving of 100000 pounds of sugar and 12,oO0.00o pounds of shorten. irg is what the cracker manufactur- CTS of the country estimate they will accomE.fsh under the new rules made for mem by the food administra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
.BoozERs" DAY OF THANKS

New York. November 29.-Three hun dred self-confessed drunkards signed the pledge at the Salvation Army's an nual "Boozers Day" service in the Fourteenth street barracks today. In the tattered. bedraggled crowd which gathered, partly to get the dinner they knew would be served and partly In the hope they might get the inspiration which would lead them out of the gut ter. was one lone woman. A Salvation Army iassie took her in tow and be- fore the service was over she asked for prayers to help her keep sober"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
GERMANS PRAY FOR WILSON

Baltimore, November 29.-Several thousand native born Germans and their descendants gathered here today in St. James Catholic church and prayed for President Wilson and the men who have fallen far in the war. The prayers were in particular for Nicholas Wagner, who went down with the destroyer Chauncey several weeks ago. He was member of the congre- gation Practically all the congregation is of German extraction and 120 mem bers are in the United States service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
Prosecution of War And Coordination Of Resources Topics
lnter-Allied Conference Has Gotten Down to Active Work in Paris is-Meetngs of the Su- preme War Council in Which Only France England, Italy and the United
 States Figure, to Follow


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
HYGH COST OF TURKEY NOR FOOD CONSER VA TON
 CAMPAIGN AFFECTED OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING, \
 BUT THERE WAS A MARTIAL NOTE N THE FESTIVITIES
Patriotic SerUice League Clues
 Big Dinner and Entertainment in
 Madison Square to Men in Seruice

All New York Clubs hrown Open to Military Men, Liquor Dspense President Wilson Attended Washing ton in the Ms Sing and Ball at Nght-London Holds Pic tuesquesynted Service British and Americans at
 Ds Church of St. Etheburga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

Adolph Lorber turned his big Broad- way restaurant over to the soldiers and entertained 1900 men whom he brought from Camp Mills on a spe-. cial train. His own daughters served cigars and cigarettes. An army of cheerful walters refused to accept tips. Besides serving the dinners, -Mr Tor Der chartered squadron of sightsee- ing automobiles in which his guests were taken for trips around the city.
 Mrs. James B. Began, wife of the proprietor of the Knickerbocker ho- tel, "mothered' 500 boys from the New York navy yard. Stage stars en- tertained them while they dined. Frank H. Maynard was host to 25o soldiers and sailors at the Waldorf and there was not a hotel in the city which did not have it's quota of sol dier guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
US.Arn1yEngineers Play Important Part h Gen. Byr,g's Driue

Germans Hit Loaded Ammunition Wagon, Some of the Victims Being on the Wagon, Some Near By-Wonderful Development of American Soldiers Commented On. Italians Say Germans Will Never
 Pass Their Line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

Army killing
  shell which hit loaded others the she'll which shot, struck The With wounded serious condition a of hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

soidlers here was featured by big army dinner, In which all participated As climax of hospitality week." in- augurated by the civic organizations of Chattanooga, the homes of the city will be thrown open to the enlisted men at the fort and thousands will take ad- Sunday afternoon patriotic mass meeting is to be held at the courthouse. at which a varied programme will be rendered. partial quarantine at the post on account of the prevalence ot measles and humps will keep many of the soldiers from going to Chatta- nooga, but unlike many other camps Fort Oglethorpe has been free from contagious diseases.
 FRENCH JOIN AMERICANS
 Paris, November 29-Many distin- guished Frenchmen united with Ameri- cans in observing Thanksgiving day. Marshal Joffre, former premier viviani and Capt Andre Tardeu. the t high commissioner to the United States, were at the board with William Graves sharp, the American ambassador. Gen eral Pershing and Admiral Sims at a luncheon of the American club at which the members of the French mission to America and the members of the Amer lean mission to the inter-allied confer ence were guests
 Among the Americans present were: Bainbridge Colby, member of the ship ping board of the United States; Vance Mccormick, chairman of the war trade board; Oscar T. Crosby, assistant sec- retary of the treasury, and Paul D. Cravath. who is acting as legal adviser to Mir Crosby. Laurence V. Bonnet. president of the American club of Paris. presided
 MT. Bennet's every reference to Pres ident Wilson, Marshal Joffre, Premier Clemenceau. M. Viviani, General Per shing and Admiral Sims was cheered by the 250 Americans present
 AMBASSADOR SHARP SPEAKS
 Ambassador sharp spoke upon the sig nificance of the day, while Captain Tar dieu dwelt on the work of the inter- allied conference. He sad:
 What we want is a real concentra- ton, under one united direction of the allied military an449aconomic strength. President Wilson has said it: Colonel House repeated it. The inter- allied meetings have begun and the hour has come for decisive resolutions
 M. Tardiu urged a vigorous policy in the rear and alluded to the enemy's en- deavoring to develop intrigues under the mask of internationaiism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
MILITARY MEN GIVEN CLUBS

All the clubhouses in New York were turned over to the military men, too. Bars were ordered closed and no liquor was dispensed, even to members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
RAIDS COSTLY TO GERMANS

With the American Army in France, Wednesday, November 2S.--(By the Associated Press.)-American ord- nance experts have figured that the Germans in raids on American trenches thus far have expended more than s100.000 worth of ammunition alone.
 The uniform of the American sol dier is undergoing a further change. A large number of troops have turned in their long overcoats to receive in exchange coats of the same material, but much shorter in length. Because of the perpetual mud it was found that the long coats soon became caked and heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
NO CHANGE AT CAMBRAI

London, November 29-No change in the British positions on the Cambrai front Is reported in today's official com municat ton. The Belgians repulsed a German attack. The statement follows:
 "A hostile attack delivered against Belgian positions in the neighborhood of Aschhoop was beaten off after sharp fighting. South of the Scarpe river we captured a few prisoners during the night in patrol encounters. On the re- mainder of the front there is nothing of special interest to report
 AFTER ENEMY BOATS
 Rome, November g, Heavy artillery fighting is in progress all along the front, but no further infantry action aggregating importance are reported by the war office today. On the lower
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30
BIG ARMY DINNER

Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, November 29 Observance of Thanksgiving among the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-30

They are game to the core, and their one idea is to beat the Germans and give them good beating. There isn't streak of yellow in the whole lot aud their morale, even in the trenches, is fine.
 Here is an example: One night re- gently an officer called for volunteers to go patrolling in No Mans Land. He asked for 20 men. The whole com pany volunteered on the spot. Twenty were picked and lampblack was pro- vided for them to put on their bay onets so that the light would not shine on them. During the blackening one private, who had been in the army for four months stopped a moment, turned to a comrade and said: Gee, If I can run this into one of those Boches bet he'll get blood poisoning, and I hope he does.'
 "The boy knew the place he was to patrol was extremely dangerous and that he might be casualty with in 30 minutes.
 T was returning at that time from the hospital where I saw few wounded men. Some of the mems proudest and most valuable posses sions on earth are bullets and pieces of shrapnA which one of the surgeons saved for them on extraction. Every man wanted to exhibit the cause Ii, their wound. Their thoughts were all about recovering, rejoining their regi- ments and getting a chance to pay back the enemy in his own coin"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
w. J. MULLfGAN WILL
 ADDRESS LOCAL K. OF C.
He Will Speak on The Gampaisn Which Is to Be Opened in This City in January.

On Friday evening of this week Will liam J. Muiiigan of Hartford, national director and chairman of the Con necticiIt Knights of Columbus War Fund committee. will deliver. an ad- dress to an open meeting toF be held in the council room on Franklin street. I. is the purpose of the Norwich Knights to have a campaign the week of January 14th, to secure their al lotment of the fund that. is being raised for war work and Mir. Mulli gan comes to Norwich to tell of the of Columbus and other organizations with the expeditionary force abroad: also to tell of the great need that ex- iStS for funds to carry on this work.
 No man in Connecticut is better qualified to explain the character of the work that is being done by the knights than the chairman of the war fund committee, as his position on the board of national directors en- ableS him to keep in close touch with the various activities that are being promoted for the welfare of the men in the service.
 Invitations to this meeting have teen extended to number of prom ilient citizens, who it is thought might be interested in hearing about the war work which the order of the sides those specially invited a general invitation is extended to all the citi- zens of Norwich to attend. Every body will be welcome and there will be no solicitation for funds at this meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
SENTENCE PASSED ON ARMSTRONG
New London Man Serve Three Months in Jail and Pay Fine of $100-Found Guilty of Keeping Disorderly House Within Five Miles of Military Staton-Win be Commit ted to Local Jail.

In the United States district court at Hartford Judge Edwin $. Thomas on Wednesday sentenced Herbert H. Armstrong to three months con6ne- nient in the Norwich jail and inn posed a fine of $19e upon him. Arm strong had been found guilty of main taining a disorderiy house in New London within five miles of ni1i- tary post. The jury had returned a verdict of guilty Monday at which time United States District Attorney Thomas J. SpeIlacy had asked Judge Thomas to exercise clemency when proRouncing sentence. Wednesday this plea was withdrawn.
 United 5tates District Attorney Thomas ;. SpelIacy and Assistant Dis trict Attorneys Raymond G. Lincoln and John ?. Resley prosecuted the cases. Armstrong's lawyers were Mayor Allyn R. Brown of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
ROBERT GoLDsTEIN PRESENTED
 MANY USEFUL GIFTS
By Y. M. H, A. in Which He Has Been
 An Active Worker.

At a special meeting of the local Y. M. Fl. A "Wednesday evening the members and officers showed their ap- preciation of Robert Goldstein's ser vices in various capacities by pre- senting him with a comfort kit and a set of military brushes. He was also presented with box of cigars by Samuel Cramer. MT. Goldstein was also given a membership ticket for the duration of the war and given fhe free privileges, of all the rooms
 Many expressions of appreciation and Godspeed were given Mir. Gold stein by various members. MT Gold stein leaves Thursday morning for Newport where he will join the Ma val Reserve. Louis Friedberg of v Spring street also leaves in the morn ing to join the Naval Reserve. He is the son of H. Friedberg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
A. JORDAN FIRST IN
 SECOND PINOCHLE SERIES,
Also Holds Lead in Seasons Play in West Side PinoehIe Club Tourna. nent.

Wednesday evening the West Side Pinochle club. held their regular meet ing and finished: the second of the four series which they are playing during the winter. The prizes for the second series were awarded as fol- lows: First, A. Jordan; second, J. Jor- dan: third, C. V. Pendleton. J. Jor- dan came up from behind and beat out Pendleton by 20 points during the evenings play
 The scores for the evening are J. Jordan 1855. HaIlisey 7,190, Pendleton 5,17O. A. Jordan 7.160. Reeves 7,150, Underwood 6,S80. Bailey 6,9a5, Peck ham 570. Parker 6325, A. Hahn 6,150, C. Hahn 6.035, Pettis 5,450.
 The total scores for the second series of seven games are A. Jordan 51185 J. Jordan 50,655. Pendleton 50,635, A. Hahn 48,570, HaIlisey 47 625, Parker 47.405. c. Hahn 47,015, Bailey 46,s95, Peckham 46 495, Pettis 46,465, Reeves 46,285, Underwood 43 $50.
 The standing in the seasons play, for which prizes will be awarded at the end of the season, is: J. Jordan s7.050. Hallisey s5,s20. A. Jordan e5, ,61O, Pendleton 94 9s0. A. Hahn 94 895, c. Hahn 93,s60, Parker 93,e35, Bailey es,- s95. Peckham 92.105, Underwood 91,- o40. Pettis ss,675, Reeves sS,36O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
THE WEATHER.

The northwestern depression is cen- tral off the Washington coast, with a secondary over southeastern Wyoming and a strong anti-cyclone is moving southward from the Canadian north west.
 It is unseasonably cold in northeast ern districts and also, but to a less degree. in the Atlantic coast districts south of Virginia. In the upper Mis- souri valley a second lowering of the temperature hos set in within the last North Dakota and northern Wyoming. The weather will continue cold in eastern districts during the next 24 hours. but there will be slight in crease fin temperature Friday, becom- ing more marked on Saturday.
 Snow is probable in the lake region and the Ohio valley Thursday and Friday and rain in Tennessee and the east gulf states.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Fair Thurs day and Friday.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature anG the baroE1ctric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Ear. a. m. ...-.... IS 3c.ao l: n1- ..............- 50 3o.a Highest 5S. lowest 1s.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Fair and colder.
 Wednesdays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
TOBACCO GROWING
 CONSIDERED NoN-EssENTIAL. Growers Will Be Given Opportunity for Hearing Before Council of De- fense,

In pursuance of it's policy of pre- venting the further diversion of men, money and materials to enterprises or industries mot essential to the prose cution of the war or the furnishing Of the necessaries of life or the mainte- nance of public interests" as set forth in a resolution adopted on Dec. 12, the Connecticut state council of de- fense is sending out letters to all the tobacco growers of Connecticut or of other states which have plantations in Connecticut directing any growers who contemplate increasing their tobacco acreage in 1918 that they may apply to the council at once for hearing in councils policy. With the letters are being sent copies of the resolution of the council.
 The council recently sent out letters to the tobacco growers inquiring as to their acreage plans for the 1918 season | increase in acreage which it is esti- mated would require the labor of a large number of additional men dur ing the harvest season.
 The letter to the growers follows:
 There is enclosed herewith a copy of the resolution adopted Dec. 12. 1917 by the Connecticut state council oi defense setting forth the position of the council as to non essential pro5 duction.
 Tt is the purpose. of the council to enforce the policy set forth in the resolution. The council. however, will not oppose the prosecution of any par ticular business activity withoue giv- ing to those Immediately affected a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
 Any persons or corporations con- templating a direct or indirect increase in 1918 in the production of cigar leaf tobacco, whether of primed Havana seed. broad leaf, Havana seed, or o1 tO11a " 6aSirQ h heard on the question of such increase will communicate at once with the state council of defense at the state capitol, Hartford, Conn.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-27
LEADERS OF TRAlNMEN
 GOING TO WASHINGTON To Attend Conference With Presi-
 dent Wilson Today.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 26.--W. G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Rail- way Trainmen, left this city tonight for Washington to attend a. confer ence with the three other brotherhood chiefs with President Wilson.
 Warren s. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, is understood to be in New York. A. B. Garretson, president. of the Railway Conductors, and W. S. Garter, president of the Brotherhood of Bremen and Enginernen, are un- derstood to be on their way to Wash ington tonight to attend tomorrow s conference with the president.