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Connecticut western news., 1917-09-27
East Canaan

Miss Mary D'Reilly of Stamford spent Sunday at her home here.
 Misses Mabel Casey and Bessie Colligan have secured employment at the Winsted Hosiery.
 Miss Mary Burlington of Millerton, N. Y. spent few days last week at Martin Casey's.
 Miss Mae Foley began Ter duties at Hiss Margaret Collin Monday.
 Miss Nellie Casey of Winsted spent Sunday at her home here.
 H. F. Lawrence has been on the sick list the past week.
 Mrs Minnie c. Dunning is spending n few days with friends in Norfolk.
 Miss Florina3 3Gagnon spent the week end at her home at Winsted.
 Messrs. George Perdrizet, George Wilson and Edward Wilson left last Wednesday night for Camp Devens, Aver, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs James Fuller and Miles Traver and Miss Amy Lamb of New Haven called on friends ill town Sunday.
 Miss Belle. Cook of New York is visiting Miss Philinda Stevens.
 There was good number out last week at the all day meeting of the ladies aid and the. work got good start. This week they met with Mrs. c. Rowland for all day.
 Mrs. G $. Cunning spent part of last week in Norfolk.
 The temperance lecture by Hon. James Wortendyke of California was one of the best ever heard in Connecti- cut. + was sound common sense. and his delivery very pleasing. This week Mir. Gustave Bochman will speak at the Hall here, Friday evening at 8 o'clock. It will be an interesting talk and it is hoped the people will turn out to hear him. s~s+,.,S.,r.s, .S.ra =, ., % IN
 Mrs. Mary Parker of Greenland, IN. H. visited her sister, Mrs. M. J. B. Fuller last week. She returned to her home Thursday and Marcia Fuller ac. companied her to spend the winter. 1 1n Miss c. M. Bottum and Mrs. c. W. Bottum were judges at the Norfolk Fair of canned fruits and vegetables
 Levi Bronson and family wish to express their thanks and appreciation to the friends who so literally contri buted to them in the loss aaof their crop.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-27
Cornwall

Mrs. Lieb gave delightful recital of both piano and vocal music at the Calhoun home on Saturday for the benefit of the Red Cross Society. Mir. Calhoun also served tea. The afternoon netted about sixty dollars. Everybody is glad that r. Lieb will occupy the Kellogg house another summer.
 Miss Bradford having sold her house will have an auction of her furniture at an early date.
 Do not miss the illustrated lecture by MT. DeQuelen for the benefit of the Village Improvement Society OF Satur- day night, nor forget the town Fair at Grange Hall on Friday.
 The cost of the roads for the past year has been above S4700, probably the most ever expended upon them in a twelve month.
 The water company's filter-house and pipes are being pat into good con. dition for the winter by Manager Marsh.
 Several of the houses in the village are being painted this Fall, the last being that of Frank s. Baldwin.
 The trimming up in and around the cemetery illustrates the saying "better late than never, but soms are equally reminded of the other. "better never late". The same is true of some of the roadside trimming done by the select men.
 Be a good citizen and vote on every question that comes up in Mondays Town Meeting, you are allowed.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-27
Canaan Valley

Born-Sept. 20th. a son Oesley Arthrr) to Mir. and Mrs. Howard Rockwell and grandson to MT. and Mrs. Henry Tupper and Mrs. Sara Rockwell all of this place.
 Born-Sept. 90, d daughter (Mar- jorie Abelle)ss to MT. and Mrs. Frank Deloy and granddaughter to MT. and Mrs. Frank Roster and MT. and Mrs. Joseph Deloy all of this place
 Mrs Florine Stevens and daughter Miss Elsie spent last Thursday at the Gilbert Home ill Wi'sted.
 Mrs. August Anderson is visiting relatives in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Emerretta Frink has returned from 8 visit with friends in South Manchester and Norfolk.
 Several from this place attended the Norfolk Fair. J. O. Stevens received over thirty dollars in premiums on frult and vegetables.
 F. II. Lsuednn will open his cider mill Oct. 22nd. See Adv.
 Henry Tupper has been confined to his bed for the past week by illness.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-27
NEWS from REARBY TOW NS

marriage of their daughter, Christobel, to MT George Brammon of Indiana
 J. J. Fahey and family are enter. taining Mrs. M. H. Rogers, MT. Fitch and Mrs. 0. Forrestell of Bridgeport.
 Miss Catherine McGrath of Hartford is visiting her sister, Miss Margaret Fahey.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-27

Daily Thought. Ther. is but one straight road to success and that is merit.-Bourke Cochran.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
TO COMPEL GREAT BRITAIN TO RESPECT AMERICAN RIGHTS Measures Under Consideration by the
 Federal Shipping Board.

Washington. March 7-Measures to meet Great Britain's action in forcing American ships to carry British sup plies are under consideration by the federal shipping board. President Will son's proclamation prohibiting the transfer of American ships to foreign registry without the boards per1nis- sion, it is said, will be used as wea- : pon to stop the British practices.
 The situation has been made acute by the continued detention of the schooner Matte Newman of New York, held at Liverpool for several months by inability to make needed repairs, because her master will not agree to carry war supplies.
 American ship owners have made bitter complaint against British efforts to coerce them into the coal trade be- tween Britain and France and of at temptS to force, them to carry muni- tiohs. American ships that have run short of coal in British ports, it is de- to take coal cargoes to France before the British authorities would permit them bunker coal.
 shipping bill. lost in the final days of the last congress. was to give the board more power in the respect. They would have permitted the board to re- fuse foreign registry to ships now be- ing built in American yards. As many of these ves<ois are being constructed for British capital, the board, it is pointed out, would have had power full weapon with which to compel Great Britain to respect the rights of American owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
NOT SAFE TO BOARD
 STEAMERS AT HALIFAX.
Unusual Precautions Are Being Taken
 to Guard Foreign Ships.

Halifax, N. S., March IA demon stratior of the unusula precaution be- ing taken to guard foreign steamers undergoing examination at this port was given recently when a party of skaters, who had boarded an Ameri- can steamer, were taken into custody by naval officials and put through a searching examination before being released, it was learned today. The steamer was anchored at the northern section of Bedford basin, which is largely frozen over when four per- sons, three of them women, skated all most to it's side and boarded the ves- seI at the invitation of the crew. The admiralty, learning of their presence on the craft, sent a naval tug to bring the party ashore, where they were held for several hours until their identity was established to the sa atisfaction Of the authorities. All are residents of the neighboring town of Rockingham
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
MASSACRE OF ARMENiANs
 WAS INSPIRED BY RELIGION To Eliminate All Scots and Creeds Ex-
 cepf That of Mohamned.

New York, March 7.-Massacres of Armenians were inspired by the desire of the Turkish ruling classes to eiinnf- nate from the empire all sects and creeds except that of Mohammed, &C., cording to Lord Bryce, former British ambassador to the United States, in a cable message to the American Com mittee for Armenian and Syrian Re- lief, made public tonight.
 During the recent massacres when ever any Christian would turn Mo- hammedan he was spared" Lord Bryce said in his message. Many a Christian child was torn from its par ents to be brought up as a Mussul- man. Thousands of Armenian Chris tian girls were sold in the market or distributed among Turkish officers to be imprisoned for life in Turkish ha- rems and there forced into Moham- mechanism.
 "But many more thousands of Ar menians, women as well as men, were offered their choice between Christ and Mohamnned and. when they re- fused Mohammed were shot or drown ed forthwith For days and days to- gether the bodies of Christian women who had thus perished were seen floating down the Euphrates.
 Surely the remains of this suffer ing nation could make no stronger ap-' peal for pity and help to the Chris tians of America than they make through these martyr deaths. Only is now left to whom charity can be extended. It is still a sorely afflicted remnant"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS
 FOR POSTMASTERSHIP
First, Second and Third Glasses Are
 Included in New Order.

Washington, March 7-Postmaster- General Burleson announced today that after April 1 the appointments of all postmasters of the first, second and third class would be subject to com petitive examinations. Nomination will be sent to the senate as in the past, but on making selections the president will be guided by the results of examinations and will send in the names at the heads of the lists.
 When the civil service commission, under which fourth class postmasters are now named, will conduct the ex- aminations, has not been determined.
 The presidents forthcoming order will provide for a form of modified civil service classification under which all vacancies, whether caused by res- ignation, removal or death. will be filled by competitive examination. Those already in the service will con tfnue without examination until the expiration of four years term begin ming with their last appointment and will then, it is understood, have to undergo the competitive test
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

1 presiding officer shall at once state the | motion to the senate and one hour af- | ter the senate meets. on the following | calendar day but one, he shall lay the motion before the senate and direct l that the secretary call the roll, and, | upon the ascertainment that a quorum 1 is present, the presiding orlcer shall, without debate submit to the senate | by an aye-and-nay vote, the ques- 1 ton: Is it the sense of the senate that 1 the debate shall be brought to a 1 closer
 And if that question shall be de- cided in the affirmative by a two- | thirds vote of those voting, then said
 measure shall be the unfinished busi- ness to the exclusion of all other bus mess until disposed of.
 Thereafter no senator shall be en- titled to speak in all more than one hour on the pending measure, the amendments thereto. and motions af- fecting the same. and it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to keep
 the time of each senator who speaks. Except by unanimous consent no
 amendment shall be in order after the vote to bring the debate to a close, unless the same has been presented and read prior to that time. No dila-. tory motion. or dilatory amendment. or amendment not. germane, shall be in order. Points of order, including from the decisien@ef- &laa- presiding of. dcer, shall be decided without debate
 Slight Change in Resolution.
 The resolution Is changed only slightly from that vituarlly agreed up on last night by the conference com mittee of ten and which was approved by the senate rules committee several months ago. The most important change was the addition today by the conferees of the provision that except by unanimous consent amendments will not be in order after the cloture has been ordered. This was done to prevent substitutes coming in at the last moment when there would be lit tie time for their consideration before a. vote must be taken.
 Owep to Advocate Majority Rule.
 Senator Owen gave notice in the democratic caucus that he expected to address the senate tomorrow on ma jority rule in the senate which he ad- vocated against the two-thirds plan, but later he apparently abandoned the idea Senator Smith of South Caro- lima talked about the possibility of force bill under republican domination of the senate if a cloture rule is put in effect and Senator Smith of Geor- gia discussed an absolute cloture.
 The party conferees, however. made it plain that the two thirds plan was the best they could hope to get with out a prolonged struggle and when the atmosphere cleared the democrats voted unanimously upon it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
60 YEAR OLD NEWS5oY
 FELL DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT
R. J. Church Landed on His Head in a
 Bridgeport Building.

Bridgeport, Conn, March 7.-R J. Church, 60 years old. fell down an ele- vator shaft in the Post building here this afternoon and landed on his head on the cement floor of the cellar. dying a few minutes later from a fractured skull. He was a news'boy and was on his way to get his afternoon lot of pa pers for sale on the street.
 MT. Church, who came here about four months ago, is said to have for merly conducted a prosperous busi- ness in Oneonto, N. Y. In this city he had no success and finally began selling papers. His only known rela- tive is cousin somewhere in New York state. Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick decided that the death was ac- cidental.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Washington, March 7.-Democrats and republicans of the senate in eau GUS today cleared the way for early modification of the senate procedure so as to make hlibusters such as de- feated the armed neutrality bill inn possible in the future.
 Republicans Voted 30 to 9
 The democrats voted unanimously to support a rule under which debate could be limited by a tWo-thir1s vote, tee of tens representing each party, as the best way to solve the hlibuster problem. The republicans voted 30 to to support the same change.
 The resolution embodying the pro- posed rule probably will be reported to the senate tomorrow by Majority Leader Martin with a view to press ing 1t for prompt adoption
 La Toilette an Absentee.
 Senators La Toilette and Gronna, re- publicans, who were among the twelve who failed to sign the manifesto ap- proving the armed neutrality bill, did not attend their party caucus How much significance is to be attached to that fact neither. republican nor Grl- pcratic leaders could foretell tonight, although the democrats had a dis tinct impression that the appearance of the rule would 5 bea:thss signal for armed ralitY4 sEEaAsssa few democrats who @hed svfews--s different from the large majority, but while they may contribufe a few speeches on the subject of changes in the rules, no prolonged opposition is expected.
 Vote Was Overwhelming.
 In the democratic caucus there were more than forty senators and with the thirty republicans who voted for the change this makes about eight more than two-thirds of the senate. Sev- eral senators of both parties are ab- sent from Washington or Illinois, so that the proportion of those here for the change is overwhelming.
 Two Republican Dissenters-
 Senators Sherman of Illinois and France of Maryland were the two re- publicans who cast the negative votes Senator Sherman declared the repub- licans would be put in the position of accedfng to it because of the demand by President Wilson in his public statement on the defeat of the neu- trality bill, and in his conference to- day with democratic members of the conference committee. Senator France said he opposed any kind of cloture rule.
 Provisions of the Amendment.
 The amendment to the rules ap- proved by the caucuses provides:
 That if at any time motion, sign ed by sixteen senators. to bring to a close the debate upon any pending measure is presented to the senate, the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
A Cessation in
 British Attacks
THEY HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BY
 soMsARDMENTs
GREAT AERIAL ACTIVITY
Four British and Three German Aero planes Were Brought Down-seven Others Are Missing.

Momentari1y there is cessation in the attacks by the British forces along the Ancre and Somme fronts which recently have given to King Georges men considerable ground held by the Germans at various points. Bombard- ments alone are reported in these re- gions and also along the line held by the French.
 AeropIane Activity.
 Considerable aerial activity has taken place between the British and Germans London reports that three German machines were brought down and three others forced to descend damaged, but says four British ma chimes were feiled by the Germans and seven others are missing.
 Artillery DueIs.
 Little fighting except the usual ar tiliery duels and infantry actions by reconnoitering parties is in progress on any of the other fronts. The rout of the Turks toward Bagdad. is being kept up by the British, who have now advanced to within nine miles of Ctesiphon, which is 28 miles from BAg- dad. The British reports record the Turks as being demoralized and leav- ing behind them large quantities of stores and numbers of guns.
 Russian Success in Persia. have captured the Asadabad summit a strategic position ten miles south west of Hamadan, Persia, from the Turks
 Berlin reports that the Russian armor5d cruiser Ryurik has been bad ly damaged by striking a mine in the Gulf of Finland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
PASSENGER LINERS RAN
 SUBMARINE BLOCKADE
White Star Liner Baltic and French
 Liner Roehambeau.

New York, March 1.-Two trans-At- lantic passenger liners arrived here tonight after having successfully run the German submarine blockade. The White Star liner Baltic, which brought 126 cabin and 10 steerage passengers docked tonight and the French liner Rochambeau will dock tomorrow after spending the night at quarantine.
 The Baltic was several days over due. The delay was attributed by passengers to the following of a new course farf from the regular steamship lanes. The vessel sighted no subma l. rines, it was reported. although she left port unescorted by warships.
 The steamship was commanded by Captain J. B. Ransom, transferred for the one trip from the commnad of the White Star liner Adriatic.
 The Baltic carried two large extra tunnels astern, which are to be used for spreading dense clouds of smoke to screen the vessel from hostile war craft. Tests made on the voyage here. was asserted. proved the plan would be effective.
 Among the passengers was Guy Nickalls, coach of the ale crews, who said he hoped ot get the crews on the river.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
FURTHER ASSURANCE IS
 GIVEN BY COL LoM6IA
That There is No Alliance Betweer
 That Country and Germany.

New York. March 7-Further denial on behalf of Colombia that there is an alliance between that country and Germany was issued here today by the Colombian consul general, Aurelio Rueda, in the form of an cfffcial cable gram from his government Supple menting the general denial made last night Tn Washington by the Colombian minister, the cablegram added that military steps have been taken to dis cover whether Germany has establish ed. as reported. submarine base on the coast of Colombia.
 Reports of an alliance between Co., lombia and Germany are malicious1y and absolutely false and without any possible foundation said Mr. Rueda's cable. signed by the minister of for eign relations. We are despatching a military commission to Costa Uraba for the purpose of making a most searching investigation with reference to the stories concerning German s1Ib- marines"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
GEN. SCOTT REDETAILED
 AS CHIEF OF ARMY
In the Event of War Age Limit Will
 Be Disregarded.

Washington, March 7.-Major Gen. eral Scott was re-detailed today as chief of the army by President Will son. Because of his intimate associa- ton with the secretary of war the chief of staff has to be re-appointed when a new administration begins during his term.
 General Scott will serve until next next September under the ordinary procedure, when he vii reach the re- tirement age. In the event of war, however he would continue in active service without regard to the age limit
 As chief of staff during the last three years General Scott has led the fight Of staff officials for reorganiza- ton of the army, eliminating in his appeal to the congressional military committees for universal military ser vice
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08

Havana, March 7.-Announcement was made at the presidents palace to- day that a message had been received there stating that Jose Miguel Gomez, former president of Cuba, had been captured with his entire staff by Col onel Col1azo, commander of the gov ernment troops.
 The news of the capture of General Gomez came in a despatch from Secre- tary of the Interior Colonel Aurelio Herrera, who is commanding the cam paign in the province of Santa Clara. The despatch said Colonel Collazo had reported the capture of General Gomez and his staff. The announcement was received with cheering and the waving of hats by President Menocal and the army officers gathered at the palace. All officers, soldiers and prominent civilians who later came to the palace also cheered the news.
 The senate this afternoon passed the bill, which previously had passed the house, authorizing the president to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
VOLUNTEERS FOR NAVAL
 COAST DEFENSE RESERVE.
One Hundred Business and Profes-
 sionaI Men of Boston.

Boston, March Lone hundred busi- ness and professional men volunteered for service in the naval coast defense reserve today after Captain William R. Rush. commandant Of the First naval district, had stated at a p4sbE c conference of the Massachusetts com niftee on public safety. that th&re was Immediate need of 5,0n0 men and sey- eral hundred craft to guard the coast of the district, which extends from Eastport. Me. to Chatham
 Ail kinds of craft are needed" said Commandant Rush. The larger boats to convoy vessels; others for coast patrol at a distance of 15 miles off shore, and the smaller, swifter boats for submarine chasers and mine de- strcyers, of which we have immediate need of 500"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
Irish Home Rule
 , Stirring Commons
NATIoNALIsTs GALL FOR OPERA
 TON OF THE STATUTE
PUZZLE LLoYD-GEORCE
Australian Senate Has Adopted Reso- Iution Calling for Home Rule for Ireland "Without Undue Delay"

London; March I, 11:oo D. m-The presentation by the Irish Nationalists In the house of common this evening of a resolution calling for the immedi- ate application of e home rule statute to Ireland precipitated one of the most bitter sessions in months and threw the position of uncertainty.
 UIsterites Would Not Accept.
 The resolution forced the govern ment into a declaration of policy to- ward seh-government, namely that any part of Ireland that wished home rule could have it, but that no coer- cion would be employed to compel Ulster to accept At the same time the proposal drew from the Ulsterftes the ultimatum that they would not accept, which, coupled with the governments pronouncement, effectua1ly crushed all hopes for a speedy settlement.
 The Nationalists tonight, headed by their leader, John Redmond, were in conference, having withdrawn in a body from the house of commons, and MT. LIoyd-George was facing his first embarrassing situation since he as- lsumed the premiership.
 WhirIwind of Angry censure.
 For more than an hour before the Nationa1ists left the house, the premier had faced a whirwind of angry cen sure from the Nationalist quarter, which at times forced him to take his seat because he could not make him. self heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-08
FURTHER OPPRESSION OF
 BELGIUM BY GERMANY
Order Issued to Seize Certain Articles
 for Removal to Germany.

Havre, France. March 2. s.15 p. m.- General von Basstng. governor-general of Belgium. has issued a decree or dering the seizure throughout Belgium of certain articles for removal to Ger many when the quantities held by any owner exceed certain specified mum bers or weights.
 There are sixty articles on the list. including table cloths. napkins, silks manufactured or raw: waterproof stuffs and garments, oilcloths, woolen yarns, flores of every sort, animal hair, bristles, felt, old or new blankets. tar paulin, leggings. knee bandages and other. sanitary articles.
 The country, according to advices received here, is being emptied under this decree of everything useful to Germany.