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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
HousatoniC Had
 Been Warned
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE BEFORE
 SINKING HER
CARRIED coNTRABAND
Relief Felt in Washington-subma Rescued Members of the Crew and To~ed Them for 90 Minutes Toward Land.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The possibili- ty that the sinking of the American steamer Housatonic will become a se- rfous factor in the crisis with Germany apparently was eliminated today by evidence that the attacking subma rine acted within international law American Consul Stephens at Plymouth reported that warning wa given and provision made for safety of the crew.
 Was Carrying contraband.
 As the Housatonic was carrying con- traband- any controversy over her destruction is expected to present no more serious an issue than a claim for monetary damages. If the consuPs re- port is correct, the case apparently the American ship William r. Frye, destroyed with. a cargo of grain early in the war by a raider after her crew had been taken off.
 Consul Stephens despatch said:
 Crew Rescued by Submarine. American steamer Housatonic. loaded with a cargo of wheat for the British government. torpedoed by Ger man submarine 12.30. February 3. Yes sel warned and total crew of 37 res cued by submarine and lowed for nine ty minutes toward land. Submarine fir ed signal to British patrol boat, which subsequently landed crew at Pen zance."
 In some quarters the unusual pre- cautions taken to insure safe land ing for the crew was taken to mean that international law and Germany's submarine pledges would be observed ] more scrupulously than ever in the case of the many vessels which were on the high seas at the time the new campaign of unrestricted warfare be- came effective February 1. In her note l announcing the campaign Germany said immunity from the new measure of warfare would be extended to all ships which had left their home ports before the effective date. Relief Felt in Washinqton. News that warning had been given | and that the crew. which included sew eral Americans, had been saved caus- led distinct relief here. First fragmen- | tary reports of the attack hadSa sen
 to fears that the overt act which might mean hostilities actually had been | committed. The White House and state departments however, have de- plete evidence and Consul Stephens
 despatch was made public today with | out comment.
 Crew Safely Landed. London, Feb. 4.-The crew of the | American steamer Housatonic has been
 landed at Penzance, England. The l Housatonic was warned by the Ger man submarine which sank her. ac- | cording to John c. Stevens. American consul at Plymouth. Mir. Stevens to- day sent the following telegram to The Associated Press:
 l landed at Penzance Saturday. Vessel l torpedoed by a German submarine at l 1230 Saturday. Warned. Crew tow | ed 90 minutes by submarine toward | land"
 Mir. Stevens telegraphed today to Robert P. Skinner, the American con- l sul-generaI that the Housatonic was | halted by a German submarine at noon | and that, after being warned the crew | took othe boats. The Housatonic
 was then torpedoed and sunk and the
 submarine lowed the boats to a port | off the English coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Sends an Invitation to Them to Break With Germany and to Range the Moral Force of All
 NeutraIs in the Interests of Peace
EFFECT OF SUGGESTION IS EAGERLY AWAITED

There Was No Overt Act Sinking of the Housatonic President Wilson Still Hopeful That Germany Will Not Ruthlessly Sacrifice American Administration is Awaiting Developments, But is Leaving Nothing Un done Prepare the Country for the Evenuaty of War Steps Protect American Cities and Property Asanst Foreign Sympathizers Day and Night Are Going For ward-Either the King of Spain the Pope Will De the World Peace-Maker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
ALL ARMoRiEs IN THE
 STATE BEING GUARDED
General Gale Was in Conference Witt
 Gov. HoIcomb Yesterday.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 4.-Beyond the brief statement tonight that all the armories in the state were being guarded by militiamen. Adjutant Gen eraI George M Cole of the Connecti- cut National Guard, would not dis cllss any phases of the situation that might arise in case or eyentuaIltles. General Cole conferred with Governor Haicomb during tha day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
NO IMPORTANT CHANGE
 ON ANY WAR FRONT.
Small Operations by Russians and
 Germans in Sectors Near Riga.

On none of the war fronts has there heen any important fighting. The Russians and Germans have continued their operations in sevoral of the sec tors near Riga.
 The Russians admit the penetration of their trenches by the Germans along the KAlnzem road southwest of Riga, but say they were driven out later in a counter attack. Berlin ad mits the repulse of Russian attacks along the Aa river.
 Small attacks, mostly by raiding parties, and bombardments continue to prevail on the front in France and Belgium. At several points surprise attacks have given the British and French German trench elements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
INTERNED GERMANS SET
 GUNBOAT AFIRE AT HONOLULU
The Geier, Which Took Refuge There
 When War Began.

Honolulu. Feb. 1.-The crew of the self-interned gunboat Geier today set the vessel 'afire. according to the au- thorities here. The gunboat was of I,6O4 tons and took refuge here soon after the war began. She was built at WiIhelmshaven in 1894.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Germans pismantIe Ships.

Manila, Philippines. Feb. 4.-It is believed here that the crews of the 17 German steamships laid up in Manila Bay have dismantled the machinery of the vessels. The authorities de- clined to give any information Guards have been placed on the yes sels. The Germans have discharged FiIipinos in the crews
 The American squadron has return ed from target practice and is pa trolling the bay
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
To Ask for Safe Conduct of ssrnstorff.

Washington, Feb. E-Fhe state de- partment is preparing to ask. the British government for safe conduct for Count von Berpstorff on his trip back to Germany. S
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Gross earnings of the Boston EIe- vated in January show an increase of $122, 900 over January last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The Postoffice Department has de. cfded to continue the dispatch of mail: to Europe despite Germans submarine threat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
spanish Steamer sombarded.

SpdrIsh 0teaFheF 6ombarded-
 Paris, Feb. 1, 5.50 D. m.-The Span ish steamer Pairro, en route for Vigo with cargo of cement, was bombard- ed by a German submarine. The ves- se1 was badly damaged and one sailor was wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
Movements of Steamships

New York, Feb. 4.-Sailed: Steamer Rochambeau, Bordeaux.
 New York. Feb. 4.-Sailed: Steamer Carmen. Liverpool
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

A tornado struck Lincoln county Ky, blowing away half of the two story high school at HustonviIle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Owing to a coat shortage the Swed ish Government has ordered the re strictfon of passenger traffic on rail roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
WAR-5oUND GERMAN CREWS
 ATTEMPT TO DISABLE SHIP
Appropriate Step Taken by Philippine
 Government.

Washington, Feb. 4.-War-bound German crews at Philippine ports have attempted to disable some of their ships and appropriate steps have have been taken by the island au- thorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The total tax assessment of taxable property in Greenwich, Conn, is s43, 492, scr.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Merchandise entered for warehous. at the port of New York for the weel ended January 26 totaIed 3,415,To4
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The Boston Bar Association paid tribute to former Governor John D Long, one of it's founders.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Condensed TeIegrams

The Senate passed the Wright pro- hibition bill 3S to H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Oregon's anti alien bill was with drawn from the Legislature
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05
PRESIDENT SEEKS C0 OPERATION
 OF ALL THE NEUTRAL NATIONS
cabled Paragraphs
spanish steamer Sunk.

London, Feb. 1, s.10 p. m-The sink ing of the Spanish steamer Dos de Noviembre is reported in a Reuter- des-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Baron de Carter de Marchienn, Belgian minister at Peking, was ap pointed minister of Belgium at Wash ington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The exports of copper for the week ended February were S,3O6 tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The Senate passed the Qualifications b;1, carrying $51, ,0e0, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Chariestown Navy Yard was closed to visitors Saturday and a long pre-. pared emrgency program became ef- fective.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

The federal guard on the North German Lloyd liner Kronprezessin Cecilie. tied up at Boston has been in- creased.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Henry s. Hyde, for many years a di rector and vice president of the NeI England Telephone & Telegraph Co is dead
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Immediate construction of 80 coast submarines and 20 fleet fleet subma- rines, to secure America against for
 eign invaion, was provided in a bil introduced in the Senate by Senator Poindexter of Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Charles H. Eavis and Elmer Gal brafth. formerly president of the old Second National Bank of Cincinnati were found guilty on 2S counts of an idictment' charging them with violat- ing Federal banking laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

Patrick Quinian, [. w. w. asitator, told Governor Edges Investigating commission that he was robbed of his watch when he became a convict at the New Jersey State Prison. He never saw it again.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-05

It was announced at the Lynn, Mass plant of the General Electric Co. thai no contracts would be accepted here after for shell casting for a foreigr nation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
BRACE up!

Do you feel Old before you time? 10
four back bent and .stifl? DO yen
suffer urinary disorders? DOM de
spair profit by Okolona expeT.e 1t35.
Okolona people recommend D9-a.a
Kidney Pills Here's an Okolon9 re :
dents statement:
w. II. Hall, shoe & harness re ali
er, Church St, says: 81 have b "a
severely injured in my back a ecu le
of times and | believe that was q
cause of my kidneys giving me
Trouble Bending over at my work,
doubt, helped to make my back We.
and painful. Several years & o y , !.
living in Amory, was bo-herei tn
way and | used Doan's Kidney Pts.
They strengthened my kidneys and
my back stopped aching. | can rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills to any
one afflicted with backache or weak
kidneys
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-ge
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Hall had. Foster-Milbutn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
st. Patrick's Luncheon

Last Saturday afternoon Mrs.
R. w. Chandler entertained with
a st. Patrick's luncheon COM
plimenting her sister, Mrs. Jack
Gates, of Memphis.
Covers were laid for twelve
and very elaborate menu was
faultlessly served.
The shamrock and Irish green
dominated in the. dining room.
Clusters of pear blossoms banked
mantel and buffet and filled a
large cut glass bowl in the cen,
ter of the lace covered table
over which were strewn the
some exotic blossoms.
Mrs. Chandler is an ideal hos
tess and with her two charming
daughters, Mrs. Ligon and Miss
Mary Lucille, who assisted in en-
tertaing, the afternoon came t(
a close all too soon.
The guest list included Mes
DANES Jack Gates of Memphis,
Lila Wood of Mobile, W. E.
Savage, B. F. Rosensteil, J
RubeI, Ed. Edens, 7. L. Belts,
H. L. Morrison, j. A. Donaldson
Mamie Knox, Misses Augustf
Morris and Helen Owen.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Six O'clock Dinner

On Monday evening, March
10Th, Mr.. Geo. Rosensteil, of
New York, was the honoree of a
lovely six O'Clock dinner given
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Savage.
On entering the reception hall
and drawing room of this hand
someh ONE with it's elegance and
furnished with such exquisite
taste one feels the word
Welcome"
Covers were laid for eight and
a delicious menu so beautifully
served evinced the skill and
charm of the hostess, noted as
one of Okolona's most gracious
entertainers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22

We now handle the best fresh
bread that has ever been sold in
Okolona. Brady Bros.
Frank Turner Miller and Earl
Adams. who are attending tn e
A. & M. College, spent the week
end with their parents here.
EGGS-Buff Orpington and
White Wyandottes, SIS for Is.
]. M. Haley.
There will be services at the
Episcopal church Sunday night,
March rs, conducted by Rev.
Jno. Gass. Everybody invited
to attend.
A post card to J. B. Dowdle,
Singer Sewing Machine to your
home and will exchange for your
old one and balance on easy pay
mentS.
The best Oil for Sewing
Machines, Typewriters, Locks
and anything that needs a fine
oil. Try a bottle. The Singer
Oil sold by J. B. Dowdle, Okolo-
ma Miss.
/ BY order of the session there
will be a congregational meeting
at the Presbyterian church Sun
day, March 25th, to consider the
matter of calling a pastor. All
the membership is urgently re-
vuested to attend.
D. McCarley, Clerk.
Mrs. Ella Lyons died at her
home here Friday night after q
lingering illness of -severa
months. She leaves four dau.
ghters and two sisters to mourn
her loss. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence
Saturday afternoon by Father
Meister.
In the preliminary contests
held at the school auditorium
last Friday night the following
were selected to represent oul
school at the field meets: Decla
nation SIN all Boys, Lester
Quinn; Large Boys, Jno. Bell
Elocution Small Girls, Lillian
Dean Davis; Large Girls, Mait
Morgan. Music Frances Harris
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Card of Thanks

We want to thank our friends
and neighbors for loving kind
ness and sympathy shown during
the illness and death of our dear
mother; also for the beautiful
flowers. May God bless each
and every one of you.
Mrs. w. J. Bell,
Mrs. H. l.. Beeder,
Mrs. j. r. Dismukes,
Miss Johnnie Lyons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend to our
many friends our heartfelt
thanks for the lovely floral tri-
butes, kindness and sympathy
during the illness and death of
our dear mother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Parchman,
E. G. Parchman,
Mrs. Morrison.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Local News

When in need of coal call the
Ice Factory.
Try our fresh bread. 1t is the
best on the market.
Brady Bros.
q. P. Hawkins spent Sunday
with his parents in Vardaman.
Milton Davis was home from
the University for the weekend.
Several cottages on Flemming
street to rent. Apply to
Mrs. J. M. Davis.
R. H. Shackelford, of the A..
& M. College, was in the city
last week.
Mt. and Mrs. H. T. Gains, of
Vardaman, were visitors in the
city last week.
For RENT-The Mrs. w. G.
Stovall home. Apply to
If G.. W. LaGrone.
Singer Sewing Machines sold
for cash or part payments by
]. B. Dowdle, Salesman,
Okolona, Miss.
Mr.. ]. L. Lyon has moved his
office across the hall into the
grand jury room.
For SALE-5,000 Cabbage
Plants. R. H. Haughton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parr left Satur.
day night for a visit in Meridian,
Birmingham and Chattanooga.
Single Comb Rhode Island Rec
Eggs for Matching. $1.0O pei
setting MRS. G. w. PIGG,
Ind. Phone
AT HAUGHToN's FRIDAY Spare
Ribs, Brains, K. c. Meats, Pure
Pork Sausage. Eat and b.
happy.
Mr.. E. Usher attended thu
State B. Y. P. U. and Sunday
School Convention at Pontotot
last week.
For RENT-The mansion fur
nished, even to the kitchen stove
Mrs. T. j. Buchanan.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22

WOOD FOR SALE on contract
or orders. | have both stove
wood and cord wood.
W. F. Buchanan.
If you want a light running
Sewing Machine and one that
will last a life time get the
Singer. Sold by
j. B. Dowdle,
Okolona, Miss
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Farm Loans

In Chickasaw, Monroe and Lee
Counties at a low rate of inter-
est. Loans made for 5 to 10
years. Good options to borrow
ers, and good valuations on well
improved farms. Prompt service.
T. w. BAKER.
laif Aberdeen, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-03-22
Livestock Shipments.

Since January LIST, up to March
13ta, % cars of stock were ship
ped from Okolona. 1861 hogs,
316 cattle and 20 horses and
mules made up these shipments.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
STILL GROPE
 FOR MURDER CLUE
Filming Hope on Learning Owner
 of Revolver No. 12s,s42

With other clues traced down and found to be unproductive of results. all efforts of the local. Hartford and state police departments are now towards solving the mystery sur rounding ownership pf the .3s calibre revolver used in the staying of Charles A. Taft on Kensington avenue week ago tonight. In this. the co-opera- tion of departments in every town and city of the state has been sought. Records of sales during the past two years, or since reports on sales were made mandatory by statute, are being gone over in an attempt to locate the identity of the person who bought the hammerless Harrington & Richardson revolver, factory number 129.942. Un- less it was sold outside the state or through. a mail order house, the au- thorities are of the belief that. ulti- mately, it will be traced.
 Review of local sales shows that about one in a hundred revolvers sold Is of .3S calibre. Reports from other departments give like ratio. Because of this and the comparative rarity of this type of weapon desired by pur- chasers. tho authorities hope that some dealer may remember the sale, perhaps having taken place mouths ago. According to local detectives, the Investigation has settled down to q quiet tracing out of number of clues that still remain. It is admitted that the mystery is the most puzzling one that the authorities have faced in recent crime annals of the state.
 Virellf May Go on Case.
 It is intimated today that State Po- liceman Frank Virelli, who has had much experience and success in solv- ing mysteries connected with the un- derworld, will be assigned to the case. Officials freely admit their belief that the case is primarily based on under ground life and vengeance of one of the nefarious groups that occasionally are brought to the attention of the authorities through some crime sen- sation like the staying of the "Vene- tian special" chauffeur. It is known that suggestions have been made that Policeman Virelli be given an oppor- tunity to use his detective powers that have brought not few to wethersfield. despite. all first appear ance that the case would remain an unsolved mystery.
 While some of the authorities be- lievs that tho slayer made has secaps
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
REACHING THE SPOT
It Has Been Done, So Scores of New
 Britain Citizens Say. Tn ornf rid nf an aching hack.

It Has Been Done, So Scores of New
 Britain Citizens Say.
 To get rid of an aching back,
 The sharp twinges.
 The tired-out feelings,
 You must reach the spot-get at the cause.
 In many cases 'tis the kidneys.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kidneys.
 New Britain citizens testify. <s Mrs. T. Dennis, 121 Whiting street, New Britain, says: "I had sharp pains in my back. At times they were severe but I managed to keep up on my feet. although often felt bad enough to take to bed. At times I had pains in the top of my head and occasionally dizzy spells. Sometimes when sat down had to grasp some object to help myself up. used sev- eral boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and they cured me-"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simnly ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that cprod Mrs. Dennis. Foster -Milburn I<p Pyop&, B,fkalo. N. '
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

ed some tragic ending for Charlie because he caused his first wife much trouble and worriment
 An, attempt is being made to iden- ttfy a greatly excited woman, report ed as having been at the railroad sta- tton in Hartford about 5:5O Friday morning in search of a train for Springfield. Thomas Lynch, employed about the station, remembers that the woman was not only greatly excited but kept looking about as if sho feared that she was being followed. She wore 8 long dark coat. white stockings and a veil.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
.R1CE DAY. IS PLANNED.
New Haven Women Continue Drive
 on the Potato.

=
 on the Potato.
 ' New Haven, March S.-Carrying out further the plan to boycott potatoes the New Haven Housewives league with officers Of the Retail Grocers' and Butchers association have ar ranged a "rice day" for next Wednes-' day when 100000 pounds of that cereal will be sold at six cents a pound, not more than ten pounds to any one customer.
 Wholesale grocers here are said to have gone into the retail market to buy up stocks of we'll known brands of canned goods. One retailer was offered twenty cents can for toma- toes which was a higher price than the firm had been charging at retail. The explanation advanced by the ,wholesales was that canned goods would be very scarce in few months.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
NO MORE oo1oN1sr RATES.

to the west, 0 custom of the rail- roads for 20 years. have been aban- doned by agreement 1t was announced today. According to the managers, the rates were intended to promote immigration to the west and the reason for them has long since passed. It is added that in recent years low rate one-way tickets were used largely by commercial travellers.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

by walking to New Britain and taking 8 dinky train for Hartford, through elimination of results in following out other clues, there appears to be noth- ing to support this belief. There are a number of ways in which the slayer could have made his way to compara- tive safety, the Berlin railroad station, at least two trolley lines. or another automobile being among them.
 The tragic end of Taft has spread terror among his former associates and other might hawk" taxi chauf- feurs. Charles Strong, intimate friend of the deceased. has ceased driving car nights and confines his activities to jitney work during day light. Those still engaged in night work are not starting out on trips without telling colleagues their ex- pected destination so that there will be 8 clue, If anything happens to them. One taxi chauffeur has been lo- cated who has added a heavy me- chanics' wrench to the equipment on the front seat and plans to use 1t upon the least provocation. It Is reported that autoists and taxicab drivers are arming themselves.
 Among the amateur sleuths work ing on the case is ''Bennie" West, waiter in a local restaurant, who IS believed to know much about Taft's trips to New Britain and the identity of his friends and fares. West has been in conference with local de-. tectites. His suspicious are being traced down.
 Hartford Women Chilled.
 That Taft had apparently had something on his mind and was wor- ried for several days prior to the tragedy, is the statement of the night foreman at the Ashwell garage, where the death car was housed. For about two weeks. this mental frame of mind was noted but he refused to divulge the cause with the exception of a statement that he did not feel we'll. About o'clock the morning of the day that he met death. he is reported as having been at the gar age and to have showed a roll of bills but with an uneasy and worried manner, Hartford detectives pay tribute to the work and energy of Albert Taft, brother of the dead chauffeur. They say he has given them all information in his possission. Women living in rooming houses in certain Hartford sections were grilled yesterday by Detective Sergeant John M. Henry of the Hartford depart ment but without success.
 Before going into the automobile business, Taft was employed at Young's lunchroom on Asylum street in Hartford and later had a night lunch cart on Trumbu1l street. He was we'll known among employees of lunch carts and lunchrooms. When he went into the jitney business, he sold his lunch cart on Asylum street. He had previously been in the lunch- room business in New London, Provi- dence and Westerly, R. I.
 Hartford authorities are of the be- lief that the revolver may have been bought in Springfield. Since the tragedy. the father of Taft's first wife has been q visitor in Hartford md ls reportea ~ couapaoa&s6 4ha&koA Apq -