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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
ENCOURAGING REPORTS
 OF RED CROSS DRIVE. Seattle, First City to Report Enrolled 4o,0o0 New Members.

reports of the success of the opening day of the Red Cross Christmas mem bership drive were received tonight at national headquarters here.
 Only fragmentary reports from wide ly separated districts were obtained tonight, but all indicated that the vast army of workers was meeting with uniform success. The first city to re- port was Seattle. Wash, which an nounced the enrollment of 10000 new members and with prospects that 1O,- 900 more would be added before the booths closed for the day.
 Pennsylvania and Delaware reported f25,000 new members as the result of today's drive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
ROckEFELLERs FOREST
 HILL HOME AFrRE
Blaze is Believed to Have Been of
 lncendiary Origin.

Cleveland, O., Dec 17.-The home of John D. Rockefeller at Forest Hill, in East Cleveland. suburb of this city. took fire at midnight It is believed it will be destroyed
 pfdity through the four-story building that it is believed to have been of in- cendiary origist
 It was impossible to save any of the furnishings of the house and many valuable paintings, bronzes and tapes tries were destroyed. The home was exqufsiteIy furnished throughout it's more than fifty rooms.
 The loss on the building alone will be more than $50, GOO.
 Mr. Rockefeller bought the building a number of years ago and has added many extensions. He has resided in it every summer since it's purchase.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
20 YEAR SENTENCES FOR
 VIOLATING DRAFT LAWS
Two Providence Men Taken to Fed
 eTaI Prison in AtIaata. Ga.

Boston, Dec 17.-Brisadier GeneraJ G- A Johnison today approved court martal sentences for violation of the drarI law ct twenty years each inn posed on John T. Dunn and Adolph ranger of Providence and of nf- teen years on Fritz Stepanovitch of this city. They were sent at once to the federal prison in Atlanta. Ga.
 Dunn and Ianger were trleo at Fort Adams. Newport, R. L. and Stepano- vatcn at Fort Banks. Winthrop, Mass The Providence men were folInd e-,ii" ty of refusing to register and the Bos- ton man of failing to report tor ex- animation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
EDUCATION TO PROTECT
 THE PUBLIC HEALTH
Resolutions For That Purpose Present.
 ed 60 President Wilson.

Washington, Dec. F. - Dr. Haven Emerson of New York and pr. B. G. Williams of Virginia called on Pres fdent Wilson today and presented reso- iutions passed recently by the Ameri- can public health association request ing that the government fuaugurate an educational campaign to offset the absence of physicians with the colors and to protect the public health.
 pr. Emerson said late today that the president favored the proposal and had suggested to the Committee that it call together prominent men of the country into a conference to formulate such a plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
TO SECURE ACCURACY
 OF INCOME TAX RETURNS
Employers Must Report to Collectors
 All Payments of $500 or More.

Washington. Dec. 17.-Corporations arS other employers within the next two weeks must report to revenue collectors of all payments of $500 or more made during the last year for salary or wages, rent interest, pre- n1iun, annuities or other form of com pensatfon-
 The internal revenue bureau today decided to require these reports, which will be used to check up the accuracy of income tax returns.
 In the case of large employers, scores of extra clerks probably will have to do the work Internal Reve- nue Commissioner Roper is not con- sidering whether to require the reports by February 1 or March 1. the latest date at which income returns are due
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
REAR ADMIRAL HARRIS
 ASKS TO BE RELIEVED
As General Manager of Emergency
 Fleet Corporation.

Washington, Dec. 1z.-Rear Admiral Frederick R. Harris, recently appoint ed general manager of the shipping boards emergency flee. corporation, to- day asked to be relieved of that duty and return to his post as chief of the navy's bureau of yards and docks.
 His request will be granted and Charles A. Pfez. a Chicago engineer, vice president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. will be named to succeed him.
 While no official announcement has been made as to Admiral Harris req son for surrendering the task, which he assumed less than month ago, it is said he did not find the work congeuta1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
OBSERVING DEMOCRATS
 OR MONGREL REPUBLICANS" :" Senator Penrose So Glasses Men Ap- pointed States Explosives Inspectors.

Washington. Dec. IT. - President Wilson's appointment of states explo. sive inspectors were sharply crG.cfzed tonight by republican members in a senate executive session which con- firned all such appointments pending except a few recently made. Partisan ship in the appointments was charged and the qualifications of the appointees as a whole were criticized.
 Senator Penrose, who led the oppo- sition, said that virtually all of the appointees are deserving democrats or mongre1 republicans" and that few of them had demonstrated their fitness for their duties. Many of those named were said to be local politicians and the Pennsylvania appointee, Senator Penrose declared, was "a specialist in root beer"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
HOUSE VOTES NATION
 WIDE PROHIBITION
Great Demonstration in Galleries When Speaker
 Clark Announced Victory for Prohibition Forces
VOTE 2e2 TO 12s, 26 MORE. THAN TWO THIRDS

Resolution Identical With Measure Passed by the Senate Save That it Gives the State Legislatures Seven Years Instead of Six in Which Ratify the Anendment-At- ternpss Put Amendments to Except Light Wines and Beer Were Eeater-141 Democrats 137 RePubi- and Four Independents Effected Prohibition Vic tory-The Presidents Approval is Not Required and State Legislatures May Act Soon the Vice Presi- dent and Speaker Clark Attach Their Signatures the Senate Senator Brandegee Introduced Resolution for Submission of Constitutional Amendments to the State Electors Instead of the State Legislatures.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
TECH. STUDENTS MAY
 JOIN RESERVE CORPS
Until They Graduate-Then Be As
 signed to Engineer Branch

Washington, Dec. 17-In order that technical students of draft age may complete their courses and receive their degrees, Major General Black, chief or engineers Of the army, announced today that a plan had been agreed up- on between the provost marshal gen. eral and himself, whereby the stu dents may JoiE in the enlisted reserve corps Of the army until they are grad uated, when they will be called into active service in the engineer branch or else discharged to take their chanc- es under the selective drafe law.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
PRESIDENT OF WESLEYAN
 Is GOING TO FRANCE. William Arnold ShanI<lin is to Engage in Y. M. C. A. War Work.

Middletown. Conn, Dec. 17.-William Arnold ShankIin. president of Wesley tation of the war work council of F International Y. M c. A. to become one of the directors of their work with the allied armies in Europe. He will sail for France in a few days, accompanied by his daughter, Mary Arnold Shank lin, who is going into the war work of the Young Women's Christian asso- citation in France. A leave of absence of six months will be granted to Presi- dent Shanklin by the university trus- tees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
ANOTHER OFFERING OF
 TREASURY CERTIFICATES Asked For by Secretary McAdoo as a Part of Liberty Loan Financing.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Another offer ing of treasury certificates of indebted ness of indefinite amount was asked tonight by Secretary McAdoo as a part of the LibeVty loan financing.
 Subscriptions will be received at federal reserve banks for certificates in denominations of $500. s1 900. s5. GOO. $10,0OO and $100OO0 at par, payable June 25, 1918. with interest at the rsts of 4 per cent
 After allotment, the subscriptions must be paid not earlier than Jan. 2, 1918. nor later than the close of bust ceSs Jan. IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
MEXICAN SOLDIERS FIRED
 ON U. s. CAVALRY PATROL
Who Had Accidentally Crossed the
 Border Near Fabens, Texas.

.M Paso, Texas, Dec. 17.-Mexfcan federal soldiers fired on an American cavalry patrol which accidentally, crossed the border on the island, near Fabens, Texas, late yesterday, killing one cavalry horse and woundine an other. The American soldiers return -s ed the fire and one Mexican soldier was seen to fall from his horse. No An,eri- cans were hit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
OBITUARY.
Walter R. Deane,


 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17.-Walter R. Deane, treasurer of the East Hartford Trust company, died in the Hartford hospital tonight after undergoing sev- eraT operations. He was B years old and is survived by a widow. |. Mrs. Nehemiah D. Sperry.
 New Haven, Conn, Dec. 17.-Word was received here today of the death in Boston of Mrs. Nehemiah D. Sperry, widow of former Congressman Sperry of the old Second district. Funeral services twH be held here tomorrow, Rev. Dr. Watson L. Phillips of Shelton officiating.
 Wiliiam Caldwell Piunsett.
 Adams, Mass, Dec. 17.-Wi1liam Caldwell P1nnkett, a cotton mannfac- turer, died at his home here today, aged fl. He was stricken with ap- pendicftis yesterday and died after an operation. His death followed within a month of that of his father, William B. Plunkett, who was prominent for many years in the cotton trade
 The younger Plunkett was manager of the w. B. Plunkett & Sons Cotton Manufacturing company, treasurer of the Grey1ock Manufacturing company and was Identified with several fpcal banking interests. He was graduated from Williams college, where he made a reputation as pitcher on the college baseball team He wa also prominent as golfer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
TO PREVENT SALE OF
 COAL AT EXCESS PRICES
Discussed in Hartford by Mesnhers o1
 Fuel Board and Council Committee.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17.-Means to prevent the sale Of coal at prices in exceas of those set by the state fuel committee were discussed here tonight by special common council commit tee and members of the local fuel board. It had been brought to the att teution of officials here that some Cealers were asking 35 cents ton more than the authorized charge. Ac- ton against such merchants is con
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

A. p. Gardner, congressman from Massachusetts, who won the title of 1 Father of Preparedness, will go to France as a major.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
TEUTONS HELD BACK
 IN NORTHERN ITALY.
Where There Have Been Sanguinary Encounters Be-
 tween the Opposing Infantry
ARMIES INACTIVE IN BELGIUM AND TRANCE

German Naval Forces Have Made Another Dash Into the North Sea, and Have Sunk British Convoy, Five Neutral Vessels and Four Mine Sweepers- German Forces Consisted of Four Destroyers-The Arnistice Between the Russians and Teutonic Allies Embraces All the Fighting Fronts Where Russian Troops Have Been Engaged and Also Extends to the Naval Forces
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

New Rochelle citizens housed 11,0OO soldiers from Fort Slocum.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

The Rev." Billy Sunday is beginning a campaign in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
Caucasus Oil WeIis Afire.

London, Dec. IT. The town of Grosnyi, in the Caucasus oil region. according to a despatch to the Times from Odessa, has been attacked by warlike Caucasian tribe, the Tchetchen- The oil wells caught fire and some are said to be burned out completely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

The administration bill to increase the number of cadets at the Annapolis naval academy was passed late yester- day by the house. without debate and now goes to the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
PENRoSE BLOCKS FARM
 LOAN BANK LEGISLATION
Claims System Has Been Permitted to
 Drift Into It's Present Condition.

Washington, Dec. f7.-Legislation to stabilize the farm loan bank got un- der vsay in congress today with the house rules committee reporting spe- cfai rule for it's consideration
 Senator Penrose, however, blocked immediate consideration of the sub ject in the senate, charging that the farm loan bank system had been per mitted to drift ir4< sA- --.rAsent condi- ton. !.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
Bohemia Short of Coal.

Zurich, Dec r. The electrical works at Kolin, a town of Bohemia, B miles east of Prague, have been compelled to shut down for lack of coal, with serious results to the sur rounding country Forty-nine towns and villages are without light and 34 big industrial plants and sugar refin- cries have been closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
Cabled Paragraphs
Warned of German Raiders.

Manila, Dec. 17.-OhcIals of the Philippine government have issued warning to ship owners to beware or German raiders suspected to be near Singapore. one of the Straight settle mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
COLONEL E. M. HOUSE
 CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE.
Head of American War Mission Makes Personal Report to President Wilson.

Washington, Dec. 17-Colonel F. M. House. back from Europe, where he attended the great inter-allied war conference as head of the American mission, came to Washington late ro- day and drove directly to the White House to make a personal report to President Wilson
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
PRESIDENT DIFFERS AcTioN
 ON RAILROAD PROBLEM.
Will Take His Plan to Congress inz-
 naediateiy After the Holidays.

Washington Dec r. President Wilson will not act on the railroad problem before the Christmas recess of congress It was authoritatively stated today that he win probably take his plan for the solution to congress ammedfxtelH after the hoHdazs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Dr.. Richard Won Kueflnann, the German foreign secretary, says a Ber- Litovsk to take part in peace neg0fia- tions with RusSsa- ~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

l J. Fl. Woodward. 75 years old, a retired iron and steel operator, and | father-in-law of Senator Underwood, l died at his home in Birmingham, Ala
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Nearly 5000 deer were killed il Maine during the season which closed at sunset Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
FOUR MONTHS SENTENCE
 FOR SLEEPING AT POST
Penalty Imposed on Aosei Jenssen, a Sailor, ;n Federal Court in Boston.

Boston. Dec. 1T.-Axel Janssen, a sailor, was sentenced tU four months in jail by Judge Morton today on a. charge of failing to obey orders and endangering a transatlantic liner by going to sleep in the submarine zone while supposed to be on watch.
 ''If you were in the United Statez navy" said Judge Morton in imposinh sentence, you would be dead now"
 Judge Morton announced that in fu~ ture cases of the kind he would impose the maximum penalty of one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
Ten ships Sunk in the North Sea.

s London, Dec. f7.--Oae British and five neutral rnerci1Antmen, a British
 destroyed and four mine sweepers have been sunk in the North Sea by German
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

4 so&6ser ~ise has had fear ysars of active service out of the seven year ing tho war on condition that he re- enlist immediately. the comptrol3er of the treasury ruled yesterday This allows re-enlistment sa4s . higher rate
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Officers in charge of the Halifax re- lief fund of the Atlantic division an nounced it had reached $40 474.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Alien mischief makers at internment camps will be sent to National Army capronmentS and made to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Ohio schools, hospitals and public utility companies will have to close if they do not get coal immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Oscar r. .crosby, assistant secretary of the United States Treasury, was elected president of the inter- allied council, which fs to take up questions of the war purchase and finances.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Seaman Wi1i4m F. Matfeson was lost overheard from the destroyer Hull during gale last Friday. the navy de- pertinent announced. His father, Wa1iam M&tteson. lives at Natick
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

President Wilson in response to the appeal for worn clothes for the Bel gianS gave a whole box of his own.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

According to Austrian papers the Austrian Government does not wish any part of the Balkans only to re- ceive security for obtaining grain and cattle fro mthem states.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Senator Gore of Oklahoma went to a sanitarium at Washington for treat nent for nervous trouble and insomnia
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Congressman Tinkham on the Italian front. while riding in an automobile, was injured. The auto fell over the mountain side 20 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

All manufacturing plants at Platts- burg will be ordered to close down this week unless their products are absolutely necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Colonel Roosevelt visited the United State National Army cantonment at Camp Sherman Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18
Condensed Telegrams

Norway has lost 5000 sailors during the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Zenas Crane, v, a paper manufact-
 urer, director of several banks and
 a brother of Former United States Senator W. Murray Crane, died yes terday at Dalton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Boston medical experts declare that adults have no need to fear over. the sugar. shortage as nature has pro- vided sufficient substitutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

More than 10000 field workers start ed a home canvass in Chicago yester- day to obtain this city's quota of 60,- 900 members for the Red Cross
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Night church service was eliminate in Cincinnati owing to the coal short age.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Following the proclamation of Presi- dent Wilson forbidding the presence of German aliens in the District of Co., lumbia 400 have departed. >''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

Elisha p. Burd, 53, a farmer, o1 Brass Castle, N. J., froze to death go- ing to his home from a trolley car during the storm of Thursday ngiht.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

President Wilson bought $1,0oo o War Savings stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-18

A national training station for the training of the crews of the United States merchant marine fleet will be organized at Boston.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

Christian Science Monitor: There
is a great deal Of horse sense in the
plea for the suppression Of Stiffness
among the multitude who think that
if their little reforms are adopted, the
war could be carried on, without a
hitch, to triumphant conclusion. In
the allied nations such critics have had
their day, but they are only just be-
ginning to talk in the United States.
Mostly, they have conceived plans for
the promotion of economy. A pro-
posal from one of them, that a move
ment be instituted for the discourage
ment of people who buy and lick. and
stick two one-cent stamps when one
two-cent stamp would do as we'll,
thus wasting paper, paste, time, ener-
gy, when the conservation of this
quartet is so essential to the nations
welfare, is fair specimen Of their
Stiffness, and will suffice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
Du Lhut Battalions.

Animating as well as distinctive and
appealing is the new name Of the
Third regiment, M. N: c., of which Co.
G Of Princeton is a part-it is now
known as the Sieur du Lhut regiment
in honor of the daring and adventurous
French explorer in the territory from
which the crack Third Minnesota is
drawn.
The name fairly breathes adventure,
and who would not rather serve with a
regiment graced with so significant a
name than in an organization known
only by a prosaic number?
The regiment has adopted the "Mar-
seillaise" as it's marching song, and
one can we'll imagine the enthusiastic
reception that will greet the Du Lhut
battalions as they march into France
to the strains Of the stirring national
anthem of our sister republic.
Those who enlist In Co. G now will
not only have the advantage of being
with home boys, but they will be with
regiment that will attract particular
attention. Drafted men will have nc
choice-they will be assigned to units
selected by the government.
Today, the 141st anniversary Of the
birth of the greatest and freest nation
in the worlds history, is decidedly ap.
propriate occasion for young man t.
offer himself in defense of those
''principles that gave her birth anc
happiness and the peace which she has
! treasured"
Co. G will welcome you.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
HOW SLEEP THE BRAVE.

How sleep the brave who sink to rest
By all their country's wishes blest!
When Spring, with dewey fingers cold,
Returns to deck their hallowed mould,
She there will dress a sweeter sod
Than fancy's feet have ever trod.
BY fairy hands their knell is rung;
By forms unseen their dirge is sung;
There Honor comes, pilgrim gray,
To bless the turf that wraps their clay;
And freedom shall awhile repair,
To dwell a weeping hermit there!
r <~. William Collins.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

Here is another selection from ''Lar-
Winnebago City Enterprises:
I'd like to live so humanity,
That after I have passed away,
Beyond the daily sight of men,
Some kindly human heart may say:
"He wasn't wise, he wasn't rich,
He didn't fill mighty place,
But his old heart was full Of joy,
And there was sunshine in his face;
And for the boys who walked the road
He always had a word Of cheer,
And when a fellow needed help
His helping hand was always near;
He wasn't much on show and style,
His faults were many, but above
The mortal flaw, the human fault,
There shown the glory ofrlove."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

The Commercial Economy board of
the Council of National Defense is de-
sirous of eliminating another heavy
drain on the country's economic re-
sources. The person who insists that
his tooth brush or cake of toilet soap
be rushed to his home in a truck
manned by couple Of huskies, who
might better be otherwise engaged, is
to be urged to carry his purchase. A
good idea. .~.'< ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

President Wilson made no mistake
when he selected Elihu Root to head
the American mission to Russia, and
the indications are that the mission is
doing something. Russia has resumed
the offensive, and if Germany is forced
to exert itself on the eastern as well
as the western front, the collapse Of
the autocracy will be brought nearer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

Certain members Of congress hold
up their hands in holy horror at the
bare idea of vesting in the president
powers necessary to the efficient
prosecution of the war. They forget,
however, to yowl about "autocratic
power" and executive usurpation of
congressional functions when some
thing comes up that they have not the
courage to dispose of one way or the
other.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05
A Clincher.

Pat O'Flaherty, very palpably not a
prohibitionist, was arrested in Arizona
recently with selling liquor in viola
ton Of the prohibition law. But Pat
had an impregnable defence. His
counsel, in addressing the jury, said:
''Your honor, gentlemen of the jury
look at the DEFENDANT
A dramatic pause, then:
"Now, gentlemen Of the jury, do you
honestly think that if the defendant
had a quart Of whiskey he would sci
it ?"
The verdict, reached in one minute
was mot guilty. Everybody's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

A bill has been introduced in the
upper house Of congress to protect
the Lords day, commonly called Sun
day, and to secure it's observance as
a day of rest in the District of Column
bia." Numerous people believe that
Saturday is the Sabbath, and to force
them to observe some other day is to
violate one of the fundamental princi-
pies of our governments freedom OF
conscience.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-07-05

The Post Office department has de-
fined "alcohotic liquor" as anything
containing alcohol. This is the rule
that will be followed in enforcing the
statute forbidding the mailing of
liquor advertisements into dry terri
tory. Certain patent medicine adver-
Using must also go. Of course some
of these decoctions labeled as tonics
are a first cousin to booze.