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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-12-17
Navies of Nations Fighting Teu.
tons To Now Work as Unit in
Pressing War at Sea.
FORM BOARD IN PARIS
Flag Officers To Represent Secretary
Daniels and Admiral Benson,
United States Representative
On Body.

Washington Dec. IA cablegram
to the navy department from Admiral
Benson in Paris announces the crea-
ton of an Allied naval council to
coordinate the naval operations of all
the nations at war with the Teutonic
powers.
Members of the council established
in accordance with the plans of the
inter-Allied conference, will report to
their respective government with re-
concentrations for action.
Meetings to Be in Europe.
The council will be composed Of the
minister of marine and chief of naval
staff of each country, in the case of
the United States Secretary Daniels
and Admiral Benson. AS the meet
ings must be held in Europe, flag Of
ficers designated by their governments
will represent the members from both
the United States and Japan.
Admiral Benson's message says:
Close Cooperation Sought.
naval allied council I'm order to in
sure the closest touch and complete
cooperation between the Allied fleets.
The duty of the council vii be to
watch over the general naval conduct
of the war and the coordination of
effort at sea as well as the develop.
ment of all scientific operations con-
nected with the conduct of the war
"The council will make all the nee
essary recommendation to enable the
government to make decisions. 1t will
keep itself informed as to the execu.
ton of plans decided upon. The mem,
bers of the councill will report to
their respective governments as may
be necessary.
Other Details of Plan.
"It has been decided that the coun
Gil should consist of the ministers OF
marine of the nations represented and
of the chiefs of the naval staffs. AS
the meeting of the council will oi
necessity be held in Europe the chiefs
of the general naval stans of the Unit
ed States and Japan will be represent
ed by flag officers nominated by theil
respective governments. The Allied
naval council will be provided with g
permanent secretariate whose business
it will be to collect and collate al
necessary information, etc.
"The council will meet as often a!
may be thought necessary under the
presidency of the minister of marine
of the country in which the meeting II
held"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
WERNER HORN SENTENCED
 TO EIGHTEEN MONTHS
For Attempting to Destroy lnterna tionaI BIidee-AIso Fined S1,oOo.

Boston, June 27.f1-Federal Judge Morton today sentenced Werner Horn 6 German reserViSt, to the Atlanta penitentiary for eighteen months for illegally transporting dynamite on a passenger train from New York to Nanceboro, Me, to be used in an at tempt to destroy the International bridge across the St. Croix river. He was also ordered to pay a fine of S1- GOO. It was the maximum penalty on the charge under which Horn was convicted here two weeks ago.
 In passing sentence Judge Morton said the offense charged against Horn was dangerous and reprehensib1e and called for the imposition of the maxi mum penalty, He declared that whether Horn was a German officer had nothing to do with the case Ac- cordi1g to the law at that time it was not a criminal offense, the court said, for an individual to perpetrate such an act IS Horn attempted against 9 foreign country, but it could not be said that the law permitted it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
ASHFORD ASSOCIATION
Eightieth Annual Sunday School Con- Ventiea of Baptist Organization Held With Local Church.

About 250 persons, representing many centers in the county, met at the S0th annual convention of the Ash ford Baptist Sunday School associa- tion at the Baptist church here Wed nesday. Morning and afternoon ses- sions were held.
 At the business meeting Willis P Wilder of Mansfield was elected pres ident for the ensuing year, George A. Bowen of Willimantic vice president and Raymond Allen of Danielson sec retary treasurer.
 The morning service opened with a song service, scripture reading and prayer. offered bX the pastor, Rev. Albert F. Stone. The welcome to the delegates was extended by Clarence E. Pierce. superintendent of the Sun day school
 Music at the service was by a choir of Putnam voices.
 Among the subjects discussed at the morning service were Temperance, by Rev Albert E. Stone: Chara cter Build ing, Rev. A. w. Carpenter, Wi1liman- tic: Loyalty. Rev H. H. Powell. of Mansfield: National Ideals, Rev. F. A. Manderson, Stafford.
 The afternoon session opened with devotional service.
 This was followed by the reading of convention letters. roll call. music and addresses by Rev. A. B. Coats. D. D., secretary of the Connecticut Baptist convention, and Rev. William J. Sly Ph D.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
REGISTERED MEN INVITED
To Attend Patriotic Gathering Tonight at the Town HaII-Over Seven Hun dred on List.

Tonight in the town hall there is to be a gathering of men who registered in the selective draft on June g. and addresses by a representative of the regular army and by local ci4fzens, all to the end of securing recruits here for the regular army, to fill the ranks of which a nation wide drive is on this week.
 the state council of defense, has ad- dressed a personal invitation to every one of the TOO men who registered June 5, and it is expected that a great many of the men addressed will rally to the call. Seats for the reaiStered men will be reserved and until they are accom- modated non-registered persons will not be admitted, although the meeting will be open to the public in such numbers as may find places in seats not occupied by the registered men, who have been requested to bring their registration cards and show them at the door.
 The meeting is to be purely patriotic and the call that it will sound will be the centuries old call to war. The time for words is over, the hour for action at hand. Tonight's meeting will be a measure of the patriotism of the glorious tradition of the boys of '76 and '61 and of other years of war. Whether or not Killingly has young men who, in addition to the scores al- ready enlisted for service in the coast artillery corps and other branches of the service, are willing to step forward and align themselves with an army that is going to make world history, the meeting is expected to show. The boys who do 1t will fight under Back Jack Pershing sn a campaign that Americans will be proud of for ages to come-for it's going to be a cam paign of victory supreme
 At Putnam Meeting
 Wednesday evening at Putnam Mir. Cunneen, W. K. Litch, Robert w. Boys. Louis Barstow, Alfred L. Reed, Louis Woisard, c. H. Truesdell and w E. Labelle attended a meeting as repre- sentatives of Killingly, which was ad- dressed by Hon. George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill on the subject of re- cruiting. Several towns were repre- Santed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
PLAINFIELD
Congregational c. E. Society Elects Officers-Granee to Consider Proper Fourth of July Observance-British American Relief Fund Totals S1,436.35.

The monthly business meeting of the Congregat tional Christian Edneavor society was held Tuesday evening at the home of the president, Miss Mary Kingsley. In the election of officers for the next six months Mrs. Fred erick Lyons was chosen president, vice president, Miss Dorothy Tillinghast secretary and treasurer, Miss Alice Bradford; corresponding secretary, Miss Annie Johnson. Committee were also elected. Remarks were made by the retiring president and Rev. Ar thur Barwick on bettering the society. It proved a very interesting meeting.
 Patrick Beuke has returned after spending a few days at Fall River, Mass.
 Grange to Meet.
 P1ainfield Grange will hold it's next annual meeting Tuesday, JuyI third. the Fourth" frecracker box lunch will be enjoyed.
 Total Amount $1,436.55.
 The sixty seventh weekly report of the British American War Relief fund follows:
 Amount previously acknowledged $1,415.25, amount collected to week ending June twenty third. Plainf1eld. $14.00; Jewett City, $7.60, Total amount collected $143685. Treasurer Zeck Tetlow has sent a check of forty five dollars to headquarters in New York, making a total of $1,430 sent from this village to date.
 This local fund has done wonderful work for so small community as the above amount shows. This large amount has been attained by the weekly contributions of people loyal to the allied cause. Many national ap- peals for help have been made by other societies for the welfare of the fighting troops abroad, and have re- ceiVed hearty response and co-opera- tion on the part of people interested in the success of the Allies.
 The committee of the local order ap- peals to all people, interested in the worthy cause, for more contributions It is hoped that local people will req lize the urgent need of cooperation with the regular contributors, to keep this town among the foremost, of the towns of it's size, by giving weekly donations to the fund.
 Gun Clubs Shoot.
 The Plainfield Rifle club held its weekly shoot Tuesday evening in Krauss' hall. A fair sized crowd at tended and enjoyed the shoot.
 The ladies of St. Paurs parish will hold a salad and strawberry festival in St. PauIs hall Saturday evening, June 30th. served at 5.S0; entertainment at S.-adV.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
THIS WILL MAKE
 MILLIONS HAPPY
LIFT OUT, SAYS 4 CINcIN- MATT AUTHORITY

Let folks step on your feet here after; wear shoes a size smaller if you like, for corns will never again send electric sparks of pain through you, according to this authority.
 He says that a few drops of % drug called freezone. applied directly upon a tender, aching corn, instantly relieves soreness. and soon the entire corn, root and all. lifts out without pain.
 This drug is sticky but drfes at once and is said to simply shrfvcl up the corn without infiaming or even irritating the surrounding tissue
 It is claimed that quarter of ar ounce obtained at any drug store will cost a very little but is sufficient t1 remove every hard or soft corn o. callus from one's feet. Cut this our especially if you are a woman reader who wears high heels.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28

of those towns subscribed nberally Pomfret's subscriptions totaled about $1700. Thompson's $1,00O and Wood stocks $500.
 Employes of Putnam's mills made subscriptions amounting to approxi- mately $1,00O.
 Hopes to Get Into Army. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Following this suggestion. Leon Talbot will seek admission to the regular army here today. He failed in his attempt to enlist in the marines at Boston Tuesday, but hopes to get by today.
 Would Enter Medical ReserVeH. Dr. Edward F. Perry of this city has applied for appointment in the med ical reserve.
 Building and Loan Association Pros
 pers.
 The Putnam Building and Loan as- sociation voted to declare a semi -au- nual dividend at the rate of per cent. per annum and to issue a fourth series of shares. this series to he dated July 1. The meeting also voted to approve an application for a loan of $2.200. Practically all the money of the association. which is in splen- did condition, is Invested.
 Has Enlisted.
 Edgar Reynolds of this city has enlisted and, will join the colors with in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
PREPARING FOR CAMP
 OF CONN. NATIONAL GUARD
Request Made That They Be Guar
 tered Under Canvas.

Hartford, Conn.,, June 27-Applh cations have been made to BriFadier General Clarence R. Edwards. com mander of the northeastern depart ment, U. s. A., with Headquarters at Boston, that the Connecticut national guard be concentrated under canvas for intensive training, it was learned today. The plans contemplate, it Is said, to concentrate both the First and Second regiments, somewhere in Connecticut" at a point to be an nounced later. The trained men and the recruits will be put into this camp together, so that the new men can learn military tactics more eff1ciently General Edwards has ordered that all militiamen be withdrawn from guard duty from factories and bridges in this state before July 3. His instructions are that the withdrawal begin at once Late this afternoon, Company D. First Regiment, was ordered to report i'm mediately at the state armory for in- tensiVe service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
ST. MARY's GRADUATION
Entertaining Exercises Precede Pres entation of Diplomas to Twelve Pu- nil

The graduating exercises of St. Mary's school were held in St. Mary s hall on Valley street Wednesday eve ming before a large audience of par ents and friends of the graduates. The programme was most pleasing to those attending and the young people carried out their parts with ability. A very pretty part of the programme was the flag drill by sixty children. Another part of the programme con- sisted of a play which showed the pupils well schOoled. At the end of the programme Rev. J. J. Papiilon dis tributed the diplomas to the graduates. In speaking to the class Father Papil- lon gave the young people some ex- ceIlent advice for the future. The following took part in the play: Dora CharTon, Jeannette Laliberte, Beatrice Paradis, Alice Bonin, Irene Jolly, Louise Laramee. Anna Aubin, Irene Lefebvre, Loretta Lise, Candidc Dan sereau.
 The list of graduates follows: Doro- thee C. Boucher, Blanche Nj. Beauche- min. Marie Rose Bertrand Emma E. Trudeau, Blanche 4. Marcoux, Adrien F. Lambert, F1orimond J. Larue, Will fred J. Chartier, Leo F. Lavigne, Rene ". Lussier, Armand T. Perreault, Will frid A. Cote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
FLAG FOR HOME GUARD
Gift From Ladies of the G. A. R. Ac- cepted by Mayor McGarry-Address by George B. Chandler.

Hundreds gathered in Union square Wednesday, evening to witness the ceremony of the presentation of a flag to the Home Guard from the Ladies of the G. A. R. of this city. The flag was accepted for the company by Mayor J. J. McGarry, captain of the command.
 A special feature of the patriotic affair was an address in the interest of army recruiting delivered by Hon. George B. Chandler, member of the state council of defence.
 Attention was called to the raot that the men who enlist this wee Q recruiting week, may select the branch of the service they desire. Under the drafting system soon to be inaugu- rated, the men will have to serve fin designated.
 During Wednesday evenings cere- monies or the square, Captain Ryan, using special traffic arrangements and having reserve officers on duty, kept the square clear of automobiles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
NOANK
Funeral of Mrs. Edgar Gracey-Ship-
 yard Getting Ready For Govern
 ment Work-Red Cross Collection 1,545Gypsies Camp at Race Track

The funeral of Mrs. Herberta Ash bey Gracey. wife of Edgar Gracey was held from her home Tuesday aft ernoon. The service was conducted by Rev. H. $. Foster of the Baptist church to which the deceased belong ed. The bearers were Douglas Me Donald. Fred Rafuse. Ivan Crossman and Harold Ashbey Burial was in Valley cemetery.
 Mrs. Gracey had been i'll for more than a year from tuberculosis. She leaves besides her husband, two young sons, her mother, Mrs. Lida Ashbey and &brother, Fred Ashbey.
 Preparing to Build Ships.
 The work of grading the shipyard and making ready for the building of the 12 big ships for the government is going on and already many chang es have been made The lumber from the moulding loft is being turned in to small houses for the negro em- ployes.
 Exceeds Apportionment,
 The Red Cross war fund from this village was s1,S45, that not including $40 raised in the Catholic church. The village was apportioned $1,500.
 The meeting of the First Aid class was held Tuesday evening at the resi- dence of Dr. W. M. Hill.
 Liberty council, Daughters of Amer ica, met last evening. Installation of officers will be July 11th.
 Benefit Whist.
 The local Red Cross chapter was en- riched by the sum of $25 received Social Whist club The committee was Mrs. Duncan Mcdonald, Mrs. Ma bel Tucker, Mrs. Alice Clark and Miss Agnes Gillis.
 The Silver Link society was enter tained this week by Mrs. John Christianson.
 Albert Patterson has returned to the submarine base on the Thames, after a short visit here.
 Gypsy Samp.
 A band of gypsies recently encanp- ed at the race track and remained over night when they resHned their journey to Long Island. There were eight automobiles filled with 'passeng- ers.'
 Judge and Mrs. Frederick P. Lati- summer home at Groton Long Point for the summer.
 Miss Mabel Barlow and Miss Dor othy White are spending the week in Waterbury.
 Joseph McDougaI is having a va cation. He is employed in the pur- chasing department of the Ship and Engine company.
 Mrs. Ada Fitch is entertaining guests from Hambat, N. Y.
 A1S- CT. h. Andrews IS NISIllnS III New York state She is expected home in a week.
 John Morrison and Neil Morrison are employed in plumbing contracts at Sroton Long Point.
 Miss Helen Flynn of Hartford is here for the summer.
 Reaches Newport News.
 The steamer Huron which repaired here lately has reached Newport News, Va. and will coal for Portland, Me. Miss Forrest of New York has open ed her summer home, the Studio, here for the season.
 Red Cross Work Today.
 Today will be the regular meet ing day of the Red Cross for work. The rooms will be open from one o'clock on, and afternoon tea will be served at , o'clock.
 Mir and Mrs. Chisholm Stewart are MT. and Mrs. Jack Steele of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28

Wednesday afternoon Winfield Ja- cobs and Edward Authier were injured when the cleats on the scaffOldinS. which they were working on. gave way, letting the scaffolding fall to the ground. The men were employed in painting the house of Eli Blanchette on Jackson and had just started the work. Both fell a distance of thirty ,eet. Authier received broken hip Ind internal injuries, while Jacobs is suffering from a sprained wrist and pains in his back. The owner of the house was nearby when the accident occurred and with assistance got the men into his automobile. taking them to St. Joseph's hospital. Jacobs was q able to walk but suffered great pain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
COUNTY ORGANIZATION
Formed Wednesday for Food conser-
 Vation-Town chairnnen Named - Sums Toward Supervisors Salary.

At a meeting in the chamber Of com merce rooms at which 70 from many county towns. were present Wednes- day afternoon, real progress was made toward getting a county organization for food conservation and the exten- sion of home economies. Miss M. F. Sprague of Storrs addressed the meet ing and a result was the naming of town chairmen who will name their own committees to proceed with the work
 The following were appointed chair men for their towns: Rev Marion F Jones. Canterbury: Mrs Walter Brown of Pomfret: Helen Cartwright. Hamp- ton; Mrs. Robert Fenton. Willimantic. Mrs. Rienzi Robinson. Danielson. Mrs Edward Hall. Plainfeld; Mrs William c. Child, Woodstock: Mrs. Charles Knight. Thompson; Mrs. s. ". Bard. Brooklyn.
 Other town chairmen are to be named later
 Prof. H. J. Baker, director of exten sion work, Storrs college, announced that the state would give $750 toward the salary of a supervisor and Mrs. w. J. Bartlett added that the Wom- ans Suffrage association of the fesse would add $500 more. bringing the to- tai up to $155O of the S20O0 required to meet salary and expenses.
 Home Guards to Meet
 Captain McGarry has ordered the Home Guard to report at the drill hall at 7.90 this (Thursday) night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28

.Putnam's jitney drivers were show ing special interest Wednesday in the new state law, effective next Sunday, July 1, under which they are required to take out a special license for oper- ating passenger carrying motor vehi- cles.
 The new law requires that they each come across with $5 for special li- cense and directs that an additional set of registration plates be placed on their machines. These additional reg istration plates will have the letters P. s. CPublic Service) and numbers different from the other set of num- bers on the car.
 When the car is engaged in passen- ger carrying service or other public service these P S.>numbers must be shown; but these numbers must not be shown when the car is not carry ing passengers, but in private service, such as touring with the owner, or with the owner and his family, etc.
 Captain Joseph Ryan, who has a copy of the new regulations, has re- ceived a number of inquiries from the Jitney men relative to the new ar rangement. He also is to have the say as to who shall be given such licenses as are to be issued. There are about IA passenger carrying licenses sin force in the city at the present time.
 Another Railroad Man Leaves.
 Aldor Benoit leaves today for somewhere in New England" follow ing close upon the heels of Glen Dow, Howard James, Arthur Maloney and Fred Parker, all local railroad men who have enlisted in one of the en- gineer regiments that is going to France to work on that republics rail- way systems.
 The local railroad men are en- thusiastic oyer the prospects of 'go- ing over" and their chief anxiety is to get aboard ship and on their way. The regiment of which they are mem bers is being assembled at a New England point, and it is said here may be ready to sail for France as early as next week, although this has not been verified.
 Instructions for Exemption Board.
 Instructions received by members of the military exemption board for Division No. 16, state of Connecticut, this division being made up of the towns of Putnam, Killingly, Wood stock, Thompson, Eastford and Ash ford direct that all registration cards made out and filed on June last and all duplicates of such cards and all other records pertaining to the reg istration be turned over by town clerks in the towns mentioned to the ex- emption board.
 A member of the exemption board stated here Wednesday afternoon that the taking up of the cards from the town clerks will not begin until after the formal orga anization of the board, which will be within a few days.
 To Stimulate Recruiting.
 At the Putnam inn Wednesday eve ming following the ceremony of pre- henting a flag to the Home Guard, Hon. George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill addressed. representatives of va rious towns hereabouts with a view to stimulating recruiting for the reg ular army during the present week which is recruiting week throughout the land. The men who attended the meeting were served a dinner.
 Recruiting for the regular army has not been real active in Windham county, although a number of men, representative of different towns, have gone out of their own free will and without urging, and joined the colCkS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
Brief Mention,

Mrs. Leila COlgrove of Chnrch street is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Frank I1ePard of Hartford.
 Mayor Daniel P. Dunn was in Put nam Wednesday evening attending a meeting in regard to the recruiting campaign to be carried on in Wind ham county.
 Men are at work repairing the cor nice work on the town buildin For some time the cornices have needed repairing as they were in danger of falling to the ground.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-28
No Disturbance at Casino.

George M. Brooks of South Cow entry writes:
 In the Willimantic correspondence of The Norwich Bulletin of the 25th inst, the statement was made that on the evening of Saturday, the 23rd inst the South Coventry Casino was scene of disorderly conduct on the part of two young men from Man chester and a local young man. This statement is without founda tion. The large crowd Was orderly and the eve ning's pleasure UnInterrU pted. The management has taken every precau- ton to increase the popularity of this pleasure resort.