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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

There will be devotions for the frs Friday of the month at o'clock thi morning and at 7:30 in the evening a Sacred Heart church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

Elwood G. Thompson of Waterbury was the guest a day or two this week of his sister, Mrs. Robert Stap- lin of Washington Place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

At the midweek service of the First Congregational church Thursday even ing there was a lecture preparatory for the sacrament of the Lord Supper to be administered at the Sunday morning service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The resolution for the adoption Of the Stars and Stripes as the Amer can emblem was passed by the Con tinental Congress June 1f. 15TT Am American ship, the Columbia. carried the American hag around tbs world in 17S7-179O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD al Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 24th day of April A. D. 1917.
 Present-NELsoN J. AYLING. Judge. Estate of Isabella A. Murphy, late of Norwich, in said District deceased Ordered. That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their. claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, together with copy of this order. on the sign deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town. and by publishing the same once In newspaper having circulation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is g. true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER,
 Assistant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
AUDITORIUM.

June Caprice irs A Child of the Wild, Feature PhotopIay for Today and Snturday-A Fox Comedy in Two Parts Called A FootIight Flame Com pletes the Program.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
EnR SALE

Cottage Houses. Tenement and Bust ness Blocks, Building Lots, all In de- sira ble locations; List your property if number of people looking for real es- tate investm ents.
 WILLIAM F. HILL,
 Real Estnte and Insurance. Room 1O3 Thayer Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
FIFTY SALE HORSES

Another express load of 2S Horses just here. making 50 Horses to pick from-there are all k1nds-big and small-in pairs and single-and prices are as low as possible for the quality. Come and them.
 ELMER R. PERSON.
 Tel. 536-3. apr13d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
BREED THEATRE.

Blue Ribbon Feature, With William Duncan, George Holt, Nell Shipman and an All-Star Cast, Feature for Today and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
Vicinity Notes.

Mrs Mary Starr of East Great Plain was the guest over Sunday of Mrs. Frank s. Wheeler of the Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
 By virtue of orders from the Probate Court for the District of Hampton Conn.,, dated April 19. 1917. l offer for sale the real estate of w. s. Ford, late of Hampton. deceased consisting of the following property:
 One dwelling house, situated on Hampton street, at the corner of the Willimantic road. with barn and shea, about 25 acres of moving lots and about 65 acres of pasture land.
 Inquire of PERCY H. FORD, Adm. Hampton, Conn. apr26d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

NOTICE-Au creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Norwich, Conn, within the time limited in the above and fore going order.
 TIMOTHY c. MURPHY, 1x1AA 1v
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

The first American flag for tha United States navy was flung to Che breeze by John Paul Jones. the frrf American naval officer to engage a foreign foe. This flag had but 12 sta rs on it, and it flew at the topmast or the good ship Ranger.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
FOR SALE

One of the choicest cottage houses located in the best part of East Broad St., at very modest price. For full particulars. inquire of
 JOHN A. MORAN,
 Real Estate Broker, Franklin Square. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

While in town, Miss Sprague of Storrs Agricultural college, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Warner of Bliss Place
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
5000

buys a 4O-acre farm. 300 cords of standing wood on place and pine tim Der enough to pay for 1t; fruit, a crib 12x16. This place Is situated 3-4 mile to thriving manufacturing village. schools. stores and churches l 1-4 miles to main line of railroad. This is a rare bargain. situated on main high way; telephone passes door. Immedi ate possession Let me show 1t to you. Send for Wilcoxs Farm Bulletin choice of 400.
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX.
 Real Estnte Broker. No. 41 West Broad St., Rooms 1 and 2.
 Telephone 23d5-
 Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

According to advance Information obtained, the estimated yield Of olives for all Italy for the year 1916 ig 1.150.- 047 short tons, as compared with .1,125,411 tons in 1915. and a seven wear average of J,163.712 tons. Tt iq estimated that the yield of olive oil will amount to 46.010.237 gallons, aH compared with 9.9Gs. 500 gallons iu 1915. and a seven-year average Of 46, 6,632, 960 gallons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
f5OO

will buy a 50-acre farm. 30 acres till- able, land fertile and machine worked, 1-2 acre of straw erries. 1-4 acre of asparagus. 40 peach trees. plenty of wood for home use, cozy house of five rooms, small barn and hennery, two horses, some hay, a few farming tools, wagons and about 80 hens This farm is situated in good neighborhood, near school. and two miles from railroad station. TnvaSfiRate
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

It was long contended that fht story of Lorna DoOne. by Biacknuore had no foundation in fact but now l is declared that the picturesque re- zion of Exmoor really contained family of Doones, the originals iu TO- nance, If not in disgrace. of the pe0- pie described in the book
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04

THERE .s =dverrIs.ng medium In Eastern Connecticut el3al to The Rul. 1etin for business results
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
LOST AND FOUND

LOsT-Bl4ck and tan hound. long hair, spotted with white. Finder notify 425 East Main St Reward may4d
 LOST-Monday night. between Yantic and Fitchville, auto tire. 20x5 ix. Penn svlvania make. Finder notify P. A. Nawrock1 Yantio. Ct, or Tel 1704 and receive reward may3d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 FOR sALE-Three good farm horses, coin. Tel. 516-4, WiIlimantic kX- change may4d
 FARM FOR SALE Eighty acres. 1 cleared. 40 pasture; orchard of 50 ap- pie trees. house of eight rooms and York -"' f4l h''S' i-'u ma mayfd Id"
 FOR sALE-Good bay horse, HOO pounds, excellent driver. Apply to Dr. George Barnes. Dayville, Conn. Tel
 may4d
 FOR sALE-Pair mules, extra good workers, gentle. right. George A. Kahn. Yantic. Conn. Tel. Leb.
 FOR sALE-1e16 Dayton motor bicy- Raymond Rider. Central Village, Ct.
 FOR sALE-A few pigs 8 weeks old at sS apiece; P. A. Nawrocki Yantic
 FOR sALE-One bay horse, 1 express wagon. l express harness, 1 Concord 8gls ss6 Wsa sst Sa1 dsYPE g. ternoon or Sunday. may3d aayoid H chfsks i.a ediate Maite deiffTery dfiffnGrn John Curry. Yantic. Tel 636-4. may3d
 FOR sALE-Handsome bay mare. ' IDS, anywhere. good driver also new cuiti- vators and blows cheap. Daniel NJ Brown; PIainfield. Conn. Telephone. Louis Lux. Eagleviile. Conn. may3d .o FOR nD ,s4a ,5. -Passenger touring ear 9 hp; 1912 Metz runabout, 22 hp; Au- tocar runabout 12 hp; the. Metz "22" fa fn no gallon of gas, and 200 miles on a quart of oil; come and look these cars over; Metz parts always on hand. Metz Agency, 19 Hawkins St. Danielson, Conn. Phone 138. may8d
 FORD Coupelet high grade Fisher able rims. excellent tires, one new ex- tra. electric lights and Dyneto electric erful motor, 4-speed gearse [. full floating rear axle; price very low. Reo 1915, owner and Is wonderful value at S46O- The F'risbie-M -McCormick Co, g Shetucket St. apr2Sd
 FOR sALE-A two-horse cut-under of Frank L. Ford. 20 Windham St.,
 FOR sALE+Bronze turkey eggs. zoe each; two Newtown breeders, will sell @iiiIRnanta 3RfaIR 2imf E P ' BiS0" Tel maya s53l2
 FOR sALE-A bay mare. cheap. SIS Laurel Hill Ave. may1d
 FOR sALE-Eureka potato planter Phone 1S67-3, Norwich may1d
 FOR SALE Horse. will work any where. is true fe, puIIera oa 1s years old aG and l8512. H. H. Pendieton R. F. D.. l, Norw1ch. mayld
 FOR SALE-Superb ever bearing strawberry. plants; order now and pick nice fruit from your plants in August, September and October of this year; price delivered, 50 plants s125; 100, $2; Hampton. Conn, R. F D. Phone 334-2
 apr30d
 FOR sALEIOne black chunk. yrs old. weighs about 1900 lbs; also one low down milk wagon. J. E. Kennedy
 FOR sALE-One blue flame, two burner oil stove. never been used, and one oven with glass door. used twice, hand vacuum cleaner with all attach ments: one Sweeper Vac, both as good Box A. care Bulletin Go. apr26d
 FOR sALE+Fun line of nursery stock, ornamental and fruit. Norwich Nurseries. Q; E; Ryther Prop. S9 Asy- lum St. Tel 1031-2. aprl3d quire at 41s Asylum St. apr1sd
 FOR sALE-seven-room cottage in | good residential section. A. M: Avery. l 52 Broadway. feb26d FOR sALE+1e16 Hudson Super Six | seven passenger touring car; run 1000 | miles; mi fine oss eo1dition HudSon-Stewart
 FOR sALE-AIl kinds of seeds ana | Grain co. Phone s26-5. apr4d | FOR sALEL6jheap. a cottage house | with will four rooms Inquire at 56 B9s-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-04
NELSON J. AYLING. Judg

Attest: HELEN NJ. DRESCHER,
 Assistant Clerk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17
HOUSER CHARGES RECORDS OF
LEGISLATURE were DOCTORED

OLYMPIA, Jan. 11.--Besides
calling Floor Leader Mark Reed
who was absent. n "czar.' Repre-
sentative Paul Houser OF King yes
terday also charged crookcdness
against the organization.
The fireworks started Owe
Houser's resolution calling for the
printing OF tho journal each day,
80 that the members might not
have to vote blindly on the minutes
of the previous days session
Records "Doctorcd"
He openly charged that in former
sessions the organization leaders
and clerks who have remained be.
hind after the members have gone
home, have been In the habit Of
"doctoring up" tho minutes TO suit
themselves.
lie also ~oduced figures 10 show
that. while Il cost the state sl,l00
two years ago. and sl.40O four years
ago for printing graft" after the
sessions closed. the state printer
has offered TO print the journal day
by day for $3.50.
But the real fireworks came when
Houser launched n stiff attack on
Floor Leader Reed.
Killed Without Hearing
He accused Reed OF ordering the
committee on printing TO XIII his
resolution.
II asked for permission to appear
before the committee when the bill
came up" IIouser said. and Chair
man Gorham assured me 1t wouldn't
be necessary: that It would be all
right A couple of hours later Cor
ham came to me and told me the
bill had been turned down"
Representative Bishop OF Jeffer.
son took exception TO the term
"czar." az applied 70 the floor lead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17
TEXAN DRINKS ACID

Unable 10 find employment that
suited him since his discharge from
the navy in May, George Mushall.
age 30, Of Sherman. Texas, took
carbolic acid and ended his life in
the New Cecil hotel sometime
Tuesday.
He had registered as y. c. Stone.
of Tacoma. A note telling who
ever found the body to notify Mrs.
II. G. Graham, at the Baden hotel.
was found scrubbed on leaf from
the telephone directory. She
identified Mushall, whom she said
she had known since childhood, in
Sherman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17

Higher-priced Silks sharply reduced on
account OF being in short lengths you'll
find plain and fancy Messaline, Poplin. silk
Serge, Crepes and Satns, in lengths from
2 to 10 yards; black and coors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17

Jimmie Davis of Tacoma got NJ
to have his say. and lIouser shut
him up by Offering TO point out to
him some crooked spots in the rec
ord.
Houser's resolution died by vote
OF so to IL. Cross, Fuller. Golf.
Hastings, lIealey. Nelson. Pool.
Ray. Selmer. y =. Reid and VIII
Jams stayed with him to the last.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17

An electric hand mirror contains
a battery in it's handle and n small
electric bulb Just below the reflect.
ing surface, 30 as to throw the light
on tho face OF the user,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17

Springs under The seat OF a rock.
ing chair that Pennsylvanian has
patented can be connected 10 a
washing machine to operate II Ms n
person seated IN the chair rocks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17

Fncrnltes IN OF
and because
student Hnobs"
More and this idea
the Mu Phi Eplon' the University Washington, with
a wcideilned program OF service TO followsu3cnA.
This Organized destined
scope.
students who cannot otherwise ge
Miss MARY Wright the president her sorority eowore the
Misses Helen Windsor Elliott. Buca
Russell Helen FrrymAn Mure Hutchinson Lucy Galop Florence
Horton Agnes Nelson have
OF doing time.
claim benefit themsclyea well
a their pupils
Holmes chairman the social OF the
conjunction with the Having been
offered their seryices finding pupils who will appreciate
this opportunity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17
NAVY YARD PLANS BEFORE committee
NO hope FOR MAN WHO DISAPPEARED

TOWNSEND f7SearchinE parties OF soldiers from
practically hope. Wednesday OF finding
Katz prominent OF this alive
disappeared Tuesday mysterious
health when
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
NM -AWAIT OVERT ACT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-That the President of the Unit ed States will not ask the United States Congress to declare against Germany unless overt act contrary to the law Nations should committed against American citizens American ships American rights clearly indicated ihe address of President Woodrow Wilson delivered to the Con- this afternoon but that he will ask for such declaration in of such also clearly indicated
 The President appeared before Congress sharply at two o'clock this afternoon and announced the action that had beer taken discussed the situation looking towards the future He said in part:
 If American lives or American ships should in fact be sacrificed needless cOntrayenatOn of the just and reasonable understanding of international law and the obvious dictates of humanity shall take the liberty of again coming before Con- gress to that authority be given any that ay be necessary for the protection of people in the prose cuOn of their peaceful legitimate errands the high do nothing less take it for granted that all neutral governments will take the same course.
 REVIEWS HISTORY OF NEGOTIATIONS
 The President reviewed at great Tenth the negotiations be- tween the United States and Germany relative to submarine warfare and laid before Congress all the correspondence that had passed between the countries including the Presidents Ultimaum of April 196 wherein the President notified the German government that American rights invaded through the unlawful of the German naval warfare that this country would diplomatic relations with her. and cudng Germany of May 16 1916 that she would respect the rights of Americans on the high seas.
 GERMANY LEAVES AMERICA NO OTHER COURSE
 The President said that Germany's deliberate withdrawal her solemn given May 16 1916 leaves this gov alternative consistent with the dignity United States but which announced would April IS. If the German government did abandon its methods of submarine warfare he cOnnued "Notwih- standing unexpected action of the German sudden depOTabe renuRcaOn of its given the reatinos the governments refuse believe the intention of the German authorities to do in fact what they notified the United States they will feel liberty cannot bring myself to believe that they will indeed no regarE the ancient friendship between their people and cur owl solemn obligations which have ex banced between hem and destroy American ships and take m lives of American citizens in the wfu prosecution of the ruthless naval program they their intentions
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
Chief executive of the United States, the man be- hind whom IS assured united support President Wl- son today came to the conclusion that there was only one course to pursue in the present crisis, that to break off diplomatic relations with Germany.
AMERICANS SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.

giving and directing that Berlin and all the
 American coslatcs in Germany request passports himself and President Wilson is acting in traditions For 27 years of history has stood steadasy for the that fought our naval con the eighteenth century our war Jefferson administration and the War o will fight Germany in the
 
 months the rocogn ton rights through peaceful and more than that they last thrown away her mask make ndscrmnate warfare against neu rights the as well as against Wilson had given fair warning that diplomatic relations between the This he made good his umatum and behind matter his politics or re- lgion place residence
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
.DIPL LOMAT TIC RELAT ATIONS BROKEN WITH GERMANY AND BERNST0RFF HANDED PASSPORTS, GERARD IS
 INSTRUCTED TO QUIT BERLIN

WASHINGTON, Feb 3-Diplomatic relations with Germany have Ambassador Bnso has been handed his passports United States Ambassador Alfred w. Gerard at Der n by the United States government from Berlin
 The above the startling issued early this fore Following quickly the of the breaking off diplomatic relations further announced that President joint of United States Congress he submarine question two o'clock this afternoon.
 Whether the diplomatic break with Germany will be ted by similar Auria-Hungary could be learned definitely nasmuch AustraHungary understood have lorsed the action Germany unrestricted warfare break pecsted to follow, it has not already been taken
 PRESIDENT RESOLVED ON BREAK YESTERDAY.
 When President the Capitol Building late yesterday he had apparently made his mind that nothing remained but the breaking of of relations During the three hours the the Capitol conference with members all foreign those high the councils of the administration early evening began preparing his address which delivered Congress this afternoon
 SAFEGUARDING OF NATIONAL INTERESTS
 No announcement break made at the White House and disclosure the public through other channels This morning when officially announced that the break had however all of the machinery of the United States govern safeguard national interests and further pare the country for the unprecedented and momentou situation in which it finds itself
 PRESIDENT CONFIDENT COUNTRY BEHIND HIM:
 Confident that the sentiment of the entire country behind him the united support of Congress President Wilson finally conclusion break relations with Germany and which brings the United States on the of War.
 the history the world have two first class their diplomatic relations without hosit following.
 The President taking the momenuS step has counted the quences carefully has all of his advisors
 Germany all of her officials have openly said that they had the of the break with the United States and pared to pay it in the hope of shortening the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
PRESIDENT WILL ASK FOR DECLARATION OF WAR IN
 CASE OF OVERT ACT AGAINST
 AMERICAN LIVES OR RIGHTS
WASHINGTON. Feb. 3,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, = Announcement was made before the joint session of Congress at two o'clock this afternoon that the United States stands on the verge of war with all historic preCedentS of the centuries pressing her forward.
 Ferventy invoking the guidance of Almighty God in the step he had taken, President Wilson detailed to Congress why the United States could not continue relations with warning power which repeatedly nyades sacred rights and takes the lives of our citizens.
 Calm with of right in what may prove the most sOmber in American history, the President stood in the historic hall of the House of Representatives and with Senators Representatives before him, spoke words which
 may carry the country into the world conflict not for son and not for power but only for law and humanity S lent attentive the grim company of the Nations law makers listened with rapt attention while President Wilson told of Americas the unsuccessful diplomatic struggle dsSuade Germany her campaign of ruthless h concluding his address, President Wilson declared that he could not believe that Germany intends overt acts against American citizens but that if overt acts forthcoming he will again before Congress and ask authority any that may be for the lection of and people, All neutral governments be believed, will take the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
COUNTRY STANDS BEHIND WILSON
 IN GREAT CRISIS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. - That President Wilson's course in sever. ing diplomatic relations with Ger many has met with the enthusiastic approval of Senator and Represen- tatiyes of all parties and the peo- pie and press of the United States was clearly indicated by the state. ments made everywhere by every. body and the dispatches that are pouring into the capital from all points of the compass.
 ONLY THING TO DO.
 It was the only thing that could be done, said Senator George E. Chamberlain, of Oregon, chair man of the Senate military affairs committee,
 We must now look out for some. thing like Dewey at Manila" re- Senator MOTHS sheppard, 0I Texas.
 "The President has done the only thing that any self-respecting na- ton could do" said Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri.
 WE TAKE NO PASSES" SAYS 
 PULLMAN.
 Senator Benjamin R. TilIman, ot South Carolina, chairman of the
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
INSTRUCTIONS SENT TO GERARD.

Washington Feb 3-Th instructions Ambassador Gerard him close his embassy well all conSu in Germany all embassy attaches cnsu and consular agents and their s brought of Germany This makes the of relations more complete than is usual in such
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
BERNsTORFF TURNS EMBASSY OVER TO SWISS

Washington Feb 8-German Ambassador Bensto the German embassy the United States the Swiss embassy after being handed his passports
 To questions him BeInstorf replied T only private right talk for government private citizen. 1 have desired to talk .5 Bernstorf said this afternoon that he did not know the manner of leaving United States what steps would be taken thought doubtful by of the Enntes that he will be granted any such passage granted to the Austrian ambassador In Benstorf might choose South America Mexico
 FIVE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS FOR PREPAREDNESS Washington Feb 3-Senar Charles Thomas of Colorado to- day introduced the House bill proposing $O00000O nonnterest bearing treasury issued put the nation in state of naval and military preparedness"
 ALL UNITED STATES NAVAL STATIONS CLOSED TODAY Washington 3-An naval stations in the United States barred today to naval officials and the employees
 UNITED STATES MAKES DEMAND ON GERMANY
 Washington 3The United States has formally demanded of Germany release of Americans who taken prs oners on the prize ships captured by the German raiders the South Atlantic
 CREWS OF NTERNED SHIPS TO BE TAKEN OFF Newport News 3Th Coast Guard Cutter Yamacraw has
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
FIVE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS FOR PREPAREDNESS

ALL UNITED STATES NAVAL STATIONS CLOSED TODAY. Washington 3A naval stations the United States barred today to all save naval officials and the employees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-03
UNITED STATES MAKES DEMAND ON GERMANY.

CREWS OF NTERNED SHIPS TO BE TAKEN OFF. Newport News Feb The Coast Guard Cutter Yamacraw has
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