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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
GENERAL PERSHING SENDS
 CONGRATULATION TO HAIG
Upon Recent Important Gains Made
 in Front of Ypres.

British Headquarters in France and Belgium, Oct. II. (By the Associated Fress)-The situation along the new battle front underwent no change dur ing the night There was a heavy artillery fire at various points but no infantry action of importance is re- ported.
 The recent operations in Flanders messages to the British troops Field Marshal Haig has issued an order cf the day containing a number of des- Ia tcl1es received on October 91T the replies sent to them General John J. Persi1ing. commander of tn American extoeditionary force in France. telegraphed:-
 Permit me to extend sincere con- srAtulations to you and your n1aG:li- ficent army upon the recent important gains iR front Of Ypres. They give 2 striking answer to the weall-kneed peace propaganda"
 Field Marshal Haig sent this swer:
 T wish to thank you very heartily in behalf of the British army" und ar m command for your most kind tere gram. We lock forward % the day when the American armies join US nn the western front. and we are quite confident that the allies. so reinforced, will fight the war to an early and de- cisive issue."f
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
PIMPLY? WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice It. Drive Them Of with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you much longer If you get package of pr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets few nights.
 Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for calofnel- there's never any sickness or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and just as effec- lively, but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets IS ever cursed with "a dark brown taste" a bad breath, dull, listless, "no good" feeling, constipation. torpid liver, bad disposition or pimp1y face.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them by their olive. color.
 .Dr. Edwards spent years among pa-- tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result.
 Take one or two nightly for week. See how, much better you feel and look. 10c and 2sc per box. All druggists. ,'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
sTONINGTON
Borough Committee of State Defense Council Orders Bulletin Boards. - Submarine Chaser Repaired.

The Stonington committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, Messrs. Boulter, Hinckley and Weeks, have ordered three regulation bulle- tin boards, one for the borough. for Pawcatuck and Mystic. On these boards will be placed the names of all residents of the town now'in the army navy. and also announcements and informa ton sent out by the state board. The local committee has no funds and these boards will be paid for by voluntary subscriptions. In order to. have the roll of honor com plete all names of men in the service must be reported to the local com+ mittee.
 Stoninston Pointers.
 Miss Frances Comstock is visiting relatives in East Orange. N. J.
 One candidate was initiated Thurs day evening at a meeting of Sto7ling ton Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen.
 The Red Cross Sewing circle has ready for shipment to national head quarters, 41.00 pieces of finished work for the soldiers and sailors.
 Submarine cha ser 43 was at Ston- ington. "Wednesday, for slight repairs to machinery.
 There was a session of the Home Mission society of the First Baptist church. Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
Give The Stomach
 A Chance To Work

wo can't expect the stomach to -aca normally if the natural avenues of sltn1, 1nat1on are blocked so 1t cannot dis, pose of its refuse. When the bowels art constipated the stomach ts called upo1 result b bioat, belching. heedache, and d1scoInfort generally, and, unless fht condition 3D promptly relieved, ger1ous
 An effective remedy for constipatio, 41 sold in drug storss under the naxni ox Dr. Ca1dWa11'g Syrup Peps1n. It 4l . .oosnbinat1on Of simple laxative hexbs with Heps1n that aots on the bowels if ing or other pain or discomfort, affordi 1nf speedy relief: Get . bottle of pr Caldwers Syrup FePsin from your drugi need it; it costs only Afty cents and II the Ideal family remedy, 1aild enough Aeasnt1y powerful for the stron9est con. GtttnaoA. q trial bottle, fres of charge can be obtained by writing to pr. ". R caldwsI. 4ee Washangton st., 1Gontl
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL
 STUDENTS GO ON STRIKE
Because the School Day Has Been Lensthened for Military Training.

New York, Oct. Han oincrease this year from forty to eighty min utes in the school day to allow time for military training was given as the cause of a strike hero today of a number of high school students. Miss Annie Lederer. who appeared as head of a students committee before an all Germanic committee on public wei fare, said six hundred students had struck today and that i7l all 4,G00 stu dents would refuse to attend their classes unless the system Of military training is discontinued.
 Outward evidence that a strike was in progress was a demonstration by about 150 boy students of the High School of Commerce who refused to attend. classes this morning. The strikers paraded through several streets, then raided a moving picture theatre Twelve were arrested and were reprimanded bJ- a magistrate The other returned to school this af- ternoop.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

notified, by representatives of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors that den1a nds will be presented for in- creased wages for men in the passeng CT service on December 1, w. c. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Rail- road Trainmen, gave out the following statement:
 Nothing of the kind has been done. cannot say what the eastern associa- tion. O. R. C. and B. R. T. general chairnen may vote to do at a meeting to be held at Ottawa. Canada, Tuesday, October 16. The general chairmen of both organizations have been notified to attend this meeting"
 About 120 general chairmep. repre- senting several thousand men in both orga ganizations, will attend the Ottaws meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
BRITISH MORTGAGES ON
 AMERICAN FIRMS TO STAND
Great Britain Has Reseinded Order
 Forbidding Renewal.

Washington, Oct. 11.-Great Britain will rescind instructions issued last January to British mortgage compan- ies in this country net to renew mort gases on American farms, but to place the money at the disposal of British authorities for war purposes.
 Approximately $100,000, ,0O0 in Brit lSh capital has been invested in farm mortgages in the south and middle west and had the companies called the loans it was feared many farmers would have been financially en1bar- rassed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
PENSION FUND FOR
 UNITARIAN MINISTERS
Dr.. Francis G. Peabody to Tour the
 West in Its Behalf.

Cam bridge, Mass, Oct. 11.-Dr. Francis G. Peabody, professor emeri- tus of Christian Morals at Harvard University will start next week on speaking tour to Unitarian churches in the west in the interest of a pen sion fund for Unitarian ministers. The Unitarian Pension Society is endeav- bring to raise $250,oG0 fc" this pur- pose, with the object og giving pen sion of $500 to every Unitarian min ister who has reached the ge of 65 years and who has served as au-- thorized minister for 20 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
NEW ENGLAND STATE
 FUEL ADMINISTRATORS MEET
Vote to Ask for Modification of Rul- ing Which Prevents Jobbers Filling Contracts.

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 11.-Thomas ". Russell, state fuel administrators who attended a conference Of slate administrators at Boston yesterday. said today that it was unanimously voted that request he made to Dr. Garfield. national fuel administrator that he change his ruling which now prevents a 5obber who has a bona f1de contract made prior to August 21 with producer from selling any Of his
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

field. Those who have severed their connection with he bank are ESinEham Brewster of this city, registrar; p. H.
 Wilkins of Middletown, Conn, treas urre, and F. Fl. Forristall of Court land. N. Y, secretary. President L.. G. Robinson of the bank denied a report that the resignations were due to diff ference of views regarding he banks policies. He said the resignations were for different reasons and had taken place at different times. all being made public simultaneously today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
ACTION TAKEN BY THE
 LEATHER MANUFACTURERS
To Prevent Hides and Skins From
 Reaching Enemy Destinations.

New York. Oct. 11.-Action has been taken by leather manufacturers to take over the control of commerce in hides and skins between the United States and other countries under the license system to prevent these commodities from reaching enemy destinations.
 It was explained that the Tanners Alliance would be responsible to the government for exports as well as inn ports and that by this arrangement the necessity of obtaining import licenses from the British government had been abolished.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
MEXICAN CITIZENS ARE
 NOT LIABLE TO DRAFT
Statement of Moderation by Provost
 Marshal General Crowder

Washington. Oct. 21.-Provost Mar shal- general Crowder reiterated to- day, in a statement. that Mexican citi- zens are not liable to draft in the United States national army
 Tn the southwestern states" said the provost marshall general, the inn pression has caused the exodus to, Mexico of many foreign laborers. Mex ican citizens who have not made any declaration of intention to become cit izens of the United States are no more liable to draft than other aliens"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Danbury-Town Clerk George NJ Rtebbins has received from Governor Holcomh the warrant for the special election on November 6, to choose a member of congress from this district, to succeed the late E. ]. Hill of Nor walk,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

coal to a consumer at the contract price plus his jobbers' commission.
 Mir. Russell explained that it wa to permit such 8 jobber to dispose ci his coal would relieve the New Eng land situation at the present time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Charities and Correction will be held in Rogers High school. Newport, Wed nesday and rhursday, Oct :4-s5, at which Dr. Norman Nj. MacLeoc, rresi dent will preside. Charles Perry of Westerly is vice resident of the or ganiZation and Rev. Samuel M. Cath cart is member of the executive com mittee. Harry F. Cook 2. New port, formerly of Westerly, is the assistant secretary. While working his way through Brown university Mir. Cook
 Watch Hill during vacation season.
 He iS now prominent in recreation and social welfare V ork.
 / Tho local board for Division No. 1. in session at East Greenwich Thurs day, certified for military service the following named: John H. Fa-rswortll, Richard J. Butler. Jr-, Antonio Fars- natti Westerly: Earl F. Harrington. West Greenwicn; Ade,bert c. Leonard
 Wakefield: James F. Lvcns. South Kingston; Thomas F. McG-ath, Peace Matthew Mowry. East Greenwich; Richard Toomos, Alton.
 The following have been certified as exempted or diseharged:, Felix Brown M;ddletown: Nurzio .Ritaco. Westerly: Herbert J. Edwards. Westerly: Thomas Sculco. Westerly: Edwin .I4. Northup Wakefield; Joseph Perre; Westerly.
 
 Westerly Cario H. Morrill,, Yves .eriy: Arthur A. Favario. Westerly: Joseph Fisk. Hope Valley: James Sal;mano. Westerly. Angelo Tesauro, Westerly: John Rose. Westerly: Peter Pankow ski Westerly: Douatangelo Borre1li, East Greenwici1: Micta1e Luzzo. West srly: Angelo Sposato. Westerly: Con stantine l.. Brusa Westerly Samuel Warnagan. Peacedale: Henry M. Clarke. Westerly: sabato Morosc. Westerly: Cos:no Ferato. Westerly: Leon. .Piascik. Hope Valley: William IT. Jordan Carolina: Raffaele To Priore, Westerly: Harold D. Pe~kllcm, Wfckford: F'rark r. Cfeaber. Nara sansett Pier: Robert Lepper. Wester- 1y: Samuel T. Weehen.. East Green wict1: Thurston Poh;nron We keee'i: Sa muel C. Bartlett. Jr.. Peacedale; Elisha F.. Gardiner, Westerly: Emory Turner Pe-cedale; Rov E. Fuller, Westerly: Stanley L.ain~. Westerly: Zerrahno Guartasini :5arraeansett Pier: Arist:de DiSa1+o Peacedale; Peter Kcwa1 West Greenwich; John H. Wright, East Greenwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
s4,ooo,oco cERTIFIcATE OF INCORPORATION
Filed by the. Liberty Ordnance Com
 Pany of Bridgeport.

Hartford Conn. Oct. 1.-The Idb- erty Ordnance Company of Bridgeport capital $4.0Oo,000, filed certificate of in- corporation at the office of the secre- tary of state today. It's stated b1Ei- ness is to manufacture munitions, and incorporators are given as Kenneth " McNeil, Archibald McNeiI. Jr., and Arthur L. Rutland, all of Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
EASTERN ROADS CONSIDERING
 HIGHER TRAFFIC RATRa
Discuss a Proposal to Apply to the IB-
 terstate Commerce Commission.

New York Oct. 11.-A proposal to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for further increases has been under discussion by traffic repre- series of meeting they have held re- gently it was learned today. Another meeting on the subject will be held here tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
A SPECIAL DRAFT FOR
 THE NATIONAL ARMY
Names Drawn Included Norbert Cha
 quette of Danieison,

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 11.--A special draft for the national army was held at the capitol today with Adjutant General Cole in charge. The names drawn included Frank Purcelli and Ray Purcelli of Derby; Norbert Cha Quette of Danielson and Cyril D'F-our- nier of P1ainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
OFFICERS RESIGN FROM
 SPRINGFIELD LAND BANK
E. H. Wilkins of MiddIetown One of
 Three to Withdraw.

Springfield, Mass. Oct. 11-An- nouncement was made here today of the resignations of three of the of1ic- CTS of. the federal land bank of Spring
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
MATTERS INTERESTING WESTERLY
agging in States Donations Camp Library FunEn<s Social Evening, Corneliu. Farrell Host-Three Local Young Men Certified for Service Thursday-tistorica Society Hears Papers by Mystic Man Body of Mrs. John w. Conant Taken to Canterbury for Burial

pr. Walter R. McIntire. of Provi- dence. has been appointed dental di- | rector of Rhode Island. under the dental section of the medical Board of the council of national defense. He 1 Is the son of Rev. Walter M. McIntire, l former pastor of the Federal Street Methodist Episcopal church, in New London, and who is well known to terIy, where he, frequently supplied the pulpit of Grace Methodist church. Dr. McIntire was an early member of the First Company, New London. c. engineer work for time at Fort Terry, and in 1901 was an alternate at West Point. He was graduated in 1905 from the University of Maryland and iu 131 was president of the Rhode Island Dental Society -s.- Through the work oa the organlza- tion several thousand National Army men have had serious dental defects comments The Dental Section of the National Council of Defence has ap pointed 9 general de2tal director for each military section of the country and director. for each state The dentists are asked to give at least one hour each day to the care ot teeth of recruits needing immediate atten- ton, and blank forms. have been pre- pared for the name of the man. ex ernption board number and dental chart to be marked by the dentist. with his name. These are mailed to the director of the state for tabuIa- tion and classification. which are in turn sent to the War Department.
 The soldier-to-b be man Gnes not re- ceire this treatment until he is certi- fed in full for. service and all emptions waived" for denied.
 The work in Rhode Island, accord ing to Dr. McIntire. will he conducted under the auspices of hte Rhode Is land Dental Society. the State Board of Registration in Dentistry and the local units of the League of American Dentists.
 In Rhode Island one young man out of every six registered. under the se lect service law. qualified for the Ma tiorel Army Tn the twenty-orie dis tricts of the state, 13.140, were called for examinations to furnish the quota of ,2,211. Large alien populations in some districts made necessary tine calling of more men than in other dis tricts. For instance. Newport sum- noned ISIS to get a quota. of 254. and Woonsocket called 2.ee1 to obtain a quota of 255 The following table prepared by Colonel George H. Webb. dire3.or of the draft in Rhode Island. shows the number called in each dis trict, and the quota required:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
HAVE PRESENTED
 NO WAGE INCREASE DEMAND
President Lee of the Brotherhood
 Makes Statement.

Cleveland. O.. Oct. 11.-Asked about the report from New York that rail- roads operating east of Chicago and north. of the Potomac River have been
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
Charming New Neckwear

Materials used-styes shown-shapes and sizes-a arc varied and very attractive that will find the particular bit of necwear for that special purpose you have in mind in our Neckwear Department
 Organdie dainty Net, rich Broadclo, ustrous Satin, rich Benganes and the Crepela, Pique and Georg give unonted variety to the Autumn Neckwear, and the styles dainty and pretty can be.
 The high stock collars to be with the strictly tailored have great distinction and will be undoubt edy used with that formal tailored costume, but the roll ing collars will be the universally used Ouf dis play of these and the popular sailor effects is very large and effective.
 Stocks in various styles and materials sell at prices ranging from Soc to $350; Roll Collars for with suits dresses from Soc to $25O Fet Lace Collars from $15O to $39s; Georgette, Organde and Broad cloth Collars plain trimmed with flet from $1O0 to S35O; Pique Collar and Cuff Sets from soc to $1 50.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

Hartford-AIr. and Mrs M. Toscan Bennett have closed their bun galow in Pennington and are occupying their home in Forest street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

The Camp Library fund allotted to the state Of Rhode Island is $30,0O0, toward the national fund being raised by. the American Library Association for the benefit Of soldiers and sailors at camps and sections throughout the country. Of this. sum, $24.119 has been raised. or -s5,3s1 short of the all lotment. Special effort is to be made to secure this amount.
 The contributions from the Wester- ly zone are: Charlestown. s77.0s. Hop kinton. s116: Richmond $40.74: West erIy $5s3.12: total Ss16.94 Narragan- se1t zone: Narragansett $1s4: North Gingston, $500: South Kingston s3s447,, Exeter, $35; total ssoS.47.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12

State Division, No. 1, is composed of Westerly the other towns in Wash ington county and East and West Greenwich, of Kent county.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
FolIowinu the reouIar meetino of

Following the reaular meeting Of Westerly Lodge of Elks. there was banquet and social session with Past Exalted Ruler Cornelius Farrell as the host, in celebration of the silver jub- flee of "Connie's'' marriage. also his farewell ts the Elks- for the winter The feast was on an elaborate plan and there were the usual talks. stor- ies. recftations, and songs. character istic of an assen1bfage of F,,ks in social session. Mir. Farrell has heen a sum- mer resident at Watch Hill for many years. and spends the winter in Phil adelphia and New York, and will be in the latter city for the present win ter.
 Westerly and the town of Stoninaton have furnishe5 full proportion of young men for the reserves of the Second naval district. It is reported within a short time at least 1000 of- ficers and men from this, district alone are destined for duty abroad and in warships' in American waters There are about 5000 men enrolled in this district and al, have been called sto active duty but about 1000. Enroll naent was closed for a, time. but has reopened and with excellent results.
 : Tho ninth annuaI meeting of the Rhode Island State Conference of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-12
Westerly and the town of Stoninaton have furniahed a full proportion of

The, ninth annuai meeting of the Rhode Island State Conference of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-12
STATE UENLTH CONDITIONS
some Facts Given i'm Preliminary Re-
port of the South Carolina Board of
Health.

Columbia. Dec. 6-Jmnro,,o,
health conditions in South CaroIin,
due primarily to educative work alon
lines or proper sanitation and dis
ease prevention. are noted i'm the nd
vance sheets of the State Board oe
iiealth's report to the General As
sembly. released today.
Although it still holds priority IN
mortality records, deaths from I'm ..
berculosis this year were 1.356
against 1877 last year, and 1735 :,
1915. Pellagra, which two years ago
was second in the causes of death
this year shows a total mortality of
only 544. Last year there were 10
deaths reported from measles. This
increase, says the report, is due to the
influx of laborers building the cam
tonments and the mobilization of SOL
diers i'm the military camps. Las,
year there were 129 cases of infar
tile paralysis this year there were
only 13 cases, from which 8 deaths
resulted. The distribution of anti
toxin has reduced the death rate from
diphtheria, there being only AZ dun
ing the past ten months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-12
STOP EMPLOYEES FROM ORGAN
IZING.
iiuricNon Opposed to POs;oiI;cc Clerks
Combining.

Washington, Dec. 5-Postmaster
General Burleson in his annual re-
port submitted to congress today. de-
clares organizations of postal en-
ployees are rapidly becoming a men
ice TO public welfare and recon-
mends that congress repeal the law
that allows such employees to main
taih organizations. The law provides
that the employees may organize and
become affiliated with other bodies
$" long as they do not impose any
obligation to engage or assist in y
strike against the government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-12-12
TWO AMERICANS KILLED IN AC.
TION.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Gen. Perish.
ing today reported to the war depart.
ment the names of two men killed
In action in France, seven men Sc
verely wounded and four slightly
wounded.
The casualties occurred between
Dec. II and II. Gen. Pershing's
message gave no details, but the men
are believed to have been with units
occupying front line trenches in
France.
Those killed were:
Corporal Virgil q. Winebrenner,
infantry. Nov II, father. Andrew j.
Winebrenner. Marion, Ind.
Private Peter Wojtalewicz, infant
ry, Nov. 16; emergency address Mrs
Sallie WojtaIewicz, 1890 West Eight
eenth place, Chicago, Ill.
Those severely wounded included:
Sergt. Harvey L. Hadbourne, in
1antry. Nov. II, father, S. b. i. Had
bourne, GAINESVILLE, Va.
Private Benjamin II. Love, Infant
ry, Nov. II, mother, Mrs Ellen AL
len, Brandensburg, Ky.
Private Andrew j. Hensley. infan-
try Nov. 13. father, John Hensley
Raspberry Ark