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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
LIST OF DONORS.
Those Who Made Possible the Din ner Given Enlisted Men Tuesday ENenin1.

The women of The National League Tor Women's Service wish to publicly thank the donors, and the others as interest in the dinner given to the en- listed men at the Buckingham Memer- faI on Tuesday evening. To their spontaneous and generous response was the dinner made possible
 The names of the donors are: F. J. Leavens Mrs. Frederick L. Osgood, tin, Mrs. John D. Hall, The Misses 9Sgood Iesn ossns Mrs Daniel Hayiland, Mrs, Mrs Faith Leavens, Mrs. Charles White, Mrs. Oliver Johnson. Mrs H. H. Os- good, Mrs. William Blackstone. Mrs. William Osgood. Mrs. Frank Hemp George Colt, Mrs: Charles Vaughn: Browne. Mrs. Charles Prentice. Miss Ella Norton. the Misses williams, Mrs. Martin Jensen, Mrs Frederick Smith, Louis Roath. Mrs. Herbert Branche, Harry Parker Mrs Charles Huntington, Miss Susan Huntington, MTs Mss F9l,in saaws sHnes rs Mrs smas Tyer 9Gsst Lee, Mrs. Charles L. Hubbard (do- mated the ice cream). The Misses Lu- cas, L.. Q. Smith, Miss Edith Young. Aiken. Joseph c. w Worth a Mrs. s Daniel M si Lester, Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Mrs. Stephen Meech Miss Louise Meech, Mrs; s;, Charles h1 Preston, Mrs Clarence Ely, Mrs. J. A. scott, Mrs. Charles Twist. Mrs. Archie MacDougan, Mrs Charles o. Murphy. Miss Cathleen Murphy, Mrs. Charles Battey. Mrs. John McWilliams. Mrs; Ed. Leonard, Intyre, Mrs. Archibald Gilcnrist, Mrs. Frank Camp, Mrs. Wallace .Allis, Mrs. Charles Butts, Mrs Charles Lee. Mrs. Elizabeth Norton. MT. and Mrs. James John Rogers, Mrs: Mccarthy, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lewis, w. F. Brewster. Mrs. A J. Wheley. Mrs. Millea. The Misses Geer, Mrs. Avery Wheeler. Mrs. Mary Geer, Miss Frances Tibbitts, Mrs. Charles Ffske, Miss Margaret Mur- r11y. Mrs. M- v. Murphy. Mrs. Harper, William Andrews. Mrs. Carter, MT. and Mrs. Horatio Bigerow. Miss Mary Richards, Mrs. c. E. Northrup. Miss Mrs. l.: T. Shea. Mrs. J. R. McNamara, Miss Katherine Kirby. Mrs. Everett Hall. Mrs. John A. Moran. Mrs. John. Burke, Miss Steiner, Mrs. John Stein Palmer, Mrs. Eben Learned, Mrs. Dana Colt, Mrs Archibald Mitchell.
 Mrs. John D. Hall, local chairman of the National League for Women's oeiNlCc, AdS TcCciVed the IouOWlHS letter of appreciation for the Leagues work in the celebration which was held on Tuesday for the drafted men of Norwich. Mrs. John D. Hall, Local Chairman
 of the National League for Wom-
 ems Service. Otis Street Norwich
 Connecticut
 My dear Mrs. Hall:-I wish to add this word of formal thanks to you and to all of the other ladies' who so generously assisted the town com mittee of the Council of Defense by the banquet for tke drafter men last evening. It was a fine din- ner, and I speak as one who knows, when I say that it was most thor oushly enjoyed and appreciated
 Very cordially yours,
 ALLYN L. BROWN. Chairman of the Town Committee of
 the State Council of Defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
STARTLING STORY OF
 HoLDUP WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Providence Man Claims lie Was Rob-
 bed on Sturtevant Street.

c. J. Wood of Providence, a collector for a we'll known magazine appeared in the police station shortly after g ling story of a 1Soidap on sturtevant avenue, in which he claims $52 in money, his watch and >dis mond ring were taken from him. He said he was on the way to make collection when two men held him up at u: epoint of a revolver and took his belongings. Cap tain Twonaey setn a squad to the spot which was pointed out by Wood. Later on at the police station Wood told a somewhat different story. The alleged holdup is being investigated by the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
WILLIAMS HELD FOR
 THE CRIMINAL COURT. Bound Over in Connection With the Death of Jerry Parker.

The finding in the case of Capt. John Williams, who it is thought struck Capt. Jerry Parker at Thames vile, caIsing him to fall into the river from a barge upon which the men stood and lose hIs life, Las been an- nounced by Coroner Brown.
 The cbrone has investigated all the facts in the case and finds frat Parker met his death by drowning after be- ing struck, and he hit his head on the strfngpiece of the dock a Id was stun ned when he struck the waIer
 Williams is held in connection with the death of Parker to await trial in the, criminal court. Bonds were fixed at $3,0O9.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
AEDl WRITES
 FROM CAMP DEyENsi
Norwich Boy Tells of Making Beds, Washing Dishes and Getting Up at
 6.3o .. n. l

A letter has been received here drafted men who left last week for Camp Devens, In which he describes tie tIip to the camp and some of the camp routine. la his letter Mr., Adj says:
 Nicholas Spellman and I arrived here safe and sound. On our arrival we were met by some of the officers and had our frst hike. which was from Aver to the camp a distance of about three miles. on the train we met some Of the fellows from New London of the Shofstring district and were quite cfumny
 At the camp we have our bunlxs in one row. We have to make our own beds, wash our own dishes and get up at 5.3O which was pretty hard at first but we are getting use to it. This (Monday) morning we had calisthen- fcs after mess for about an hour, then we had school of so1diery and drills. Spel1man and were examined today and passed o. K, we also re- cefved our first fnoculation and our arms are pretty sore
 The air Is elegant and makes one reel like new man. rather cold but we manage to keep warm.
 The four that came here before us are in the following barracks: Adams and Moran, 1st Provisional Co.,: Bogue End Provisional Co.,; Murphy, srd Pro- vssional Co.,. Spe]Iman and Adj, 2nd Provisional Co. Depot Brigade.
 Letters will reach the boys if ad- dressed to their company, Depot Bri- ga de, Camp Devens. Aver, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Anna 8. NeaIe

, Mrs. Anna B. Nea1e. wife of Joseph B. Neale, died Wednesday morning at her home, s42 Williams street, New London after a long illness. Mrs. Neale was a native of Waterford, but she spent most of her life in New Lon don, being for many years a resident of the house in which she died.
 Her husband, to whom she has been married over 50 years survives She also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Louise Warner and Mrs. IsaAc Dorsen. both of New London, and one son, George NeaIe, of Albany, N. Y. She Is also survived by one brother, Benjamin An dre. .-1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
Plumbers Refuse to Work.

The plumbers strike in New London reached 9 temporary settlement Tues day is now still in the same position. Members of the committee from the journeymen who conferred with the master plumbers are at work and it is thought that the difficulty is smoothed over. Some of the journeymen have refused to return to work. They will not be hired in the city by any other concern unless consent is given by the former employers. A meeting of the union was held Tuesday evening, bu- what was done is only known to the members. They decline to give any
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
FREE OPERATIONS
 FOR REJECTED MEN
Backus Hospital Executive Board
 Shows the Right Spirit.

The executive board of the w. W. Backusr hospital through the influence of Supt. F. Leon Hutchins, has kind ly agreed to give free service to any man who having failed to pass the examination for the selective draft is willing to undergo a remedial opera tion and then submit to another exam iiiation. Such men must present tl1ei.
 papers showing that they were reject ed for the National Army. pr. R. R. Aenew has kindly consented to per- form all such operations free of charge
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

Working under the Council of De- fense several women of Niantic have for the past six weeks been conduct ing social center. for the recreation of the soldiers in camp near the will lage. Hostesses have been in charge every evening. the local women being assisted by women from the summer colonies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
DRAFTED MEN WILL
 LEAVE NEXT THURSDAY Entire 40 Per Cent. Will Go in One.
 Day Instead of in Four.

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 12.-An or der was received by Adjutant General George M. Cole from the war depart ment today directing ftnat the nexi 40 per cent. of Connecticut's quota for the national army all be sent to Camp Devens. Aver, Mass. on Sept. 20. A previous order directed that these men be forwarded on four suc- cessive days. No reason for the change in the programme was given in the new order. .
 This order affects AS Norwich men who will leave a week from today (Thursday} instead of in groups of 12 on four successive days. starting next Wednesday, as had previously been announced The nssnes of the 4S men who will go have not yet been an rounced by thes local board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
Ferry Company Taxes,

The Thames Ferry company paid into the city of New London last year in taxes on it's property, which con- sists of the ferryboat Governor Win throp, the sum of $567 This was on an assessment of s31,50o. For city water the. ferry company paid to the water derArtment the sum of $10192. The year previous the ferry company paid about s60 for water rent The ferry company also pays for water from the town of Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

The Public Utilities Commission misses the services of Chief Engineer John F. Trumbull, who has received a commission as captain in the En- gineertng Corps. Commissfoner z. c. gineer. prior to his appointment as commissioner ais attending to Mir. Trumbulrs work for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
John D. Hall Appointed Trustee.

John D. Hall Of this city was ap- pointed trustee or the Thames Loan and Trust company to succeed the late Amos A. Browning. The appointment was made upon the application of W. s. AIlis, representing the state bank commissioners. A bond or S75,000 is rapIIirad
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
Wants to Change Name.

Papers have been filed in the of1ce of Clerk Parsons of the superior court allowed to resume her maiden nasae of Turner. She was married to Willard G. Phelps Of New London but was divorced in ae1l. There are mo chil- dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
Use Much Writing Material.

One could hardly imagine the great quantity of writing material in New London in their correspond ence Besides their personal supplies the boys are given S0. 1000 envelops and go, 600 sheets of paper each month by the war work council of the Y. M. C. A., and this is> not enough to meet the increasing demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
We advertise exactly
 as it ts
New Fall Arrivals In Furnishings

The latest Hat styles have come in; Soft Hats and Der bies.
 The Fall patterns in Neck wear are unusually bright, many new designs and effects.
 Shirts, Hosiery and all of he other things a well dressed man needs are ready.
 It's part of our business to have the sort of things our customers want, the other part is to be sure they like the things they buy here. That's what our guarantee of satis- faction means.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
The G.anstOn Co.,.

noon, the young people departed for their homes wishing Maste4 Alexander many happy returns or the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY


 Mrs. Charles Lester of Providence, is the guest of Mrs. Daniel M. Lester.
 Mrs. Frank H. Smith and Mrs. Helen Hooper are taking a trip to Canada and to the Thousand Islands. to town, after a visit with MT. and Mrs. Walter Camp in Portland, Maine. have returned from visit with their daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Kelley, in Portland, Me.
 Mrs. John F. Eevin and Miss Ethel M. Sevin of Broad street have been passing several days in Pittsburgh on a motoring trip.
 Sussex, N. J., after visiting her uncle Smith. of Broad street.
 MT. and Mrs. David Sanford and granddaughter, Miss Anna Truax, of Gladstone, N. J., were recent guests of the Misses Young of Broad street. York announced the engagement of to Harold Huntington Jacocks of New York. Miss Pierson is a granddaugh- ter Of MT. and Mrs. Stephen B. Meech of Broadway.
 A Eyelsfnefors telesrrAyn states thsf
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

M. Alhert Metin has been appoint ca French under-secrstary of state for the blockade.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

A. FIelsingfors telegram states that the general strike in Finland hAa come to an end. Gs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-13

CORRECTs EXCESSIVE THIRST
 HOrsfOrd's Acfd Phosphate - Relieves the parched throat and mouth. and prevents fhe dry feeling due to heat. Substitute for lemons.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
KAISER BARS PEACE
FARLEY WITH "REDS"
Discuss Terms Only With illegal" Sue
cessor to Czar-Lenine Is
Russ Dictator.

Petrograd, Nov. 2O.-Germany has
refused to treat for peace with the new
soldiers and workmen's government
in response to a recent proposal, ac-
cOrding to the newspapers here, which
publish this news as coming from
Northumberland source.
1t is stated that Emperor William
announced in his reply that he would
treat only with the legal successor to
the imperial government or with the
constituent assembly.
London, Nov. 20-RObert P. Skin
ner, American consul general, has re-
ceived a telegram, dated Saturday,
from the American consul in Moscow,
saying that he and other Americans
in Moscow are all safe. The city was
quiet at the time, but there had been
much fighting, the message said.
Petrograd, Nov. 20-To all intents
and purposes Nikolai Lenine is dicta-
tor of Russia. Nearly half of the sol
vets cabinet resigned. The central
executive committee of the SOVIET with
five dissenting votes vested Lenine
wish supreme lawmaking power, with
out reference to the governing coun-
Gil.
Lenine is today the greatest single
figure in Russia. He sits in the SmOl-
ney institute, makes the laws and di-
reefs more or less the destinies of $780,
100000 people with the ease of jug
gler tossing Indian clubs.
Washington, Nov. 21.-General Kale-
dimes, the Don Cossack leader, is de-
scribed in dispatches received at the
state department from Swedish sources
as "the man of the hour" He is said
to be holding Petrograd at his mercy
as regards food and is expected to take
possession of the capital shortly.
Confirmation Of General Kaledines'
ascendancy also came to the depart
ment from Consul Smith at Tifiis, who
reported him. marching on VerOnezh
with large force of CossackS. Yer
onezh is approximately 300 miles south
of Petrograd. If General Kaledines
gains control of the railroads rapid adj
vance on the capital may be possible.
Rumors were said to have reached
TOrena concerning the advance by
Kerensky, who was reported to be at
the front recruiting another army.
Torena also reported the failure of
the bolsheviki in Petrograd to form
ministry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
Will SON ORDER CURBS ALIENS
United States and Obey Strin-
gent Regulations.

Washington, Nov. 20.-All alien en-
emies are required to register and to
obtain permits to travel under q
proclamation issued on Monday by
President Wilson. Enemies also are
prohibited from approaching within
100 yards of water fronts, docks, rail-
road terminals or storage houses and
are forbidden to enter or reside in the
District of Columbia. The proclama-
ton, issued as supplement to the one
declaring q state of war with Ger
many, provides further that an alien
enemy shall not, except on public fer
ries, be found on "any ocean, bay, river
or other waters" within the United
States. They are forbidden to fly in
airplanes, balloons or airships and to
enter the Panama canal zone.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
GENERAL MAUDE is DEAD
British Commander in Mesopotamia
Succumbs After Brief Illness
Captured Baedad From Turks.

London, Nov. 20.-General Maude,
British commander in Mesopotamia,
died on Sunday, according to an Off
cial statement, which states that death
followed a brief illness in MesopO-
tamia.
Premier Lloyd-George, in announcing
General Maude's death to the house of
commons, characterized him as ga
great leader of men and commander
of the first rank"
The premier briefly reviewed Gener-
al Maude's career and told of the diff
ficulties he overcame, which resulted
in the capture of Bagdad and other
successes in MesOpOtamia.
"Now in his hour of triumph" seid
the premier, "he is stricken down ry
fell disease. The country mourns the
loss of one of its most valiant sons"
General Maude was fifty-three years
old.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
CHARGE GERMAN WHEAT PLOT
Expert CT Department OF Agriculture
Says Grain and Mills System
atically Burned.

Philadelphia, Nov. 21.-A statement
that wheat fields, grain warehouses
and -four mills are being systematical-
ly burned by German agents, one at
time, when America and its allies are
facing a perilous shortage of more
than so per cent of the necessary sup
ply, was made by Edwin S. Smith,
United States department of agricul-
ture, before the National Academy of
Science at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Smith advocated drafting
for harvest work all men not found
acceptable for the army.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
ARMY NEEDED TO BAR ALIENS
President Wilson'S Order Affects
100000 Persons in New York
District Alone.

New York, Nov. 21.-MOre than 12O,-
600 persons in the metropolitan dis
trict will be affected by President Will
sons proclamation, barring all male
Germans from the vicinity of all
places of military importance to the
government, according to estimates
made by Thomas D. Mccarthy, United
States marshal. The task of guarding
New York city's many miles OF water
front may be taken out of the mar
shals control and turned over to the
war department. About 1000 soldiers
would be required for this work.
United States troops, fully armed,
raided the Hoboken water front at
night and seized 200 supposed aliens.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-23
RULES OUT ALL
DRAFT APPEALS
Exemption Claims Before Boards
Voided by New Order.
BACK TO ORIGINAL STATUS
Secretary of War Authorized to Draft
into Immediate Service for Special
Duty Any Man Qualified for
Such Duty.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Men who
have been drafted and have appeals
from the decision of their local board
pending will have their cases AUTO
matically thrown out by a ruling OF
Provost Marshal General Crowder In
connection with the revision Of the
draft regulations.
Major Easby-Smith, legal expert Of
General CrOwder's staff. who, with Col.
Hugh Johnson, did most Of the work
in revising and reorganizing the draft
system, explained that all such appeals
will automatically cease to exist, as
the man will be returned to his orig
was in before being called before the
2raft board.
He will be sent QUESTIONABLE. Ii
his replies to the queries in that book
let indicate that he should be grant
ed the deferred classificatiOn-for
which his present appeal will be made
he will be so classified by the board.
Should the board decide, however,
that he belongs in Glass 1, subject to
immediate call, he will be so notified
and will have the right Of appealing
to the district board for such deferred
classification.
Subject to Immediate Service.
The text of the new rule whereby
the secretary of war is authorized
to draft into immediate service for
special duty any man believed from
the record to be qualified for such
duty, no matter what his classified
ton or his order number in the draft,
is cOuched in the widest terms. AS
given out by the provost marshal gen
eral it follows:
'The deferred classification of ex-
perts and men highly skilled in indus
try or agriculture Is intended TO pre-
vent the waste incident to induction
into military service of men whose spe-
cial qualifications render them more
valuable to the national interest in
some other capacity.
War Need Can Reverse Plan.
"There are, however, circumstances
in which the need of the military es-
adjustment for expert men is such
that the national interest is better
served by Inducing such men into mill
tary service than by leaving them en-
aged in industry or agriculture. in
such circumstances neither deferred
classification nor the ground of en-
gagement in industry or agriculture
or the order numbers heretofore as
signed by lot can be permitted to defer
the call of such men into military serv-
ice."
The provost marshal general made
clear that because the new regulations
provide that men not completely Grip
pied may be held subject for special
army service, and will not be exempted,
this does not mean that the armp pro-
poses to fill up it's ranks behind the
lines and on routes of communication
with semidisqualified men.
Such men will be put practically in
a special class, and can be called only
under a special and specific summons
for men disqualified for general mill
tary service, but qualified for special
service. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-12
D. C. BOYS TO HELP
IN GATHERING CROPS

This week and next will see the open
ing of two camps of boys of the Dis
trict. who are enrolled in the United
States boys working reserve to help
out in gathering crops. The first camp
will be opened the latter part of this
week at Sandy Spring. Md about
twenty-five boys having volunteered to
work on farms in that section t. w.
De Cast, enrolling officer for the Dis
trict, announces that the boys will oc-
cupy a vacant house on the farm of
DIR. Thomas.
Another group of twenty boys will
start work on the peach orchard of
Prof. Willis Moore. former chief of the
weather bureau. July 20. Prof. Moore's
farm is near Rockville, Mr. 1t is be-
lieved that others in the neighborhood
will have need for the work of the
BOYS.
The question of supplying boys from
the District to help out in the Maryland
cannery shortage has been taken up by
Prof Frank c. Daniel, principal of
Mckinley Manual Training School, and
director for the District Of the boys
working reserve, with Frank w. Hol-
den Of Baltimore, who is Maryland
state director.
So far the boys in Washington who
have enrolled in the reserve are pass
ing the required physical examinations
with a marked degree of success In
addition to an office at the Y. NJ. c. A.,
another enrolling office has been estab-
lished by Mr.. DeGast at the Mckinley
Manual Training School. where applica-
tions OF boys who desire 10 serve their
country on the farms will be received
any morning between Q and 1890
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-12
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. July 12.-Fhe failure
Of this mornings weather news to show
as much rain as expected in the south
west led to rather active covering In
the cotton market after the big break
Of yesterday. On the other hand, there
was some disappointment over the po-
litical news from Germany, and the
Presidents appeal for reasonable prices
evidently made a considerable impress
sion on sentiment, with the result that
early fluctuations were somewhat nerv-
Gus and irregular After opening steady
at an advance of 10 to rs points, the
market sold about rs to SO points above
last nights closing figures before the
end Of the first hour. october advanced
from $3.50 to 1876 and January from
25.74 to 1854.
Futures opened steady: July. 1904;
October. 1858; December, 25.70; Janu-
airy, 1915; March, 1896.
Rumors that a southern authority ha Id
reports Indicating an Improvement OF
over per cent In the condition of the
crop since the end of June were fol-
middle Of the morning. October broke
from 25.76 to 25.52. but the selling was
checked by the detailed weather report
for Texas, showing very little precipi-
with the market steady early In the
noon hour around $3.50 for October, or
about Is to 20 points net higher.
NEW ORLEANS. July 12.-Lack of
rain In the western Delt, especially
Texas. and the forecast of more fair
weather to come, accompanied by a
rise in temperature. caused buying in
the early trading In cotton here today.
following an initial break of l to s
points. At the end of the first half
hour of business the active months
were 16 to IT points over yesterday
Futures opened quiet. July, 2495:
October, 24.S1: December. 25.03 asked;
January. 25.19; March, $3.50.