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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Berlin Papers Organize
Loyalty Demonstrations
For German Emperor

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 1s.-An organ
ized demonstration Of loyalty TO the
German Emperor, accompanied by a
protest against President Wilson's at
tempt 10 drive q wedge between the
Emperor and the people continue to
be prominently advertised in the Ger
man press.
The Cologne Gazette" in an ed
torial, even admits that enemy diplo-
mats have already achieved some sue.
cess in jeopsrdizlng German national
unity, and complains that a large sec
lion Of the German people is so In
fatuated with a change In the consti'
tuition that II ceases to perceive how
unjustiAed are "dictators" like Presi'
skv IN preaching freedom to other ma
lions, and how the German politician
does the enemy's work gin catching the
hall thus thrown to him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
German Staff Officer
Says Economics FAVOR
Cause of the Entente

ZURICH, Switzerland. Sept. 10
General Baron Won Frcytag- LorinG-
hoven. chief of the supplementary
General staff of the German army, has
published pamphlet entitled "The
Results of the World War" in which
he says:
The general political and economi-
cal situation of the war works only in
favor of our enemies, and the Ger
man soldiers will be defrauded of the
fruits of their victories
The general thinks that trench war
fare was a great mistake, and SAYS
that only an aggressive attack could
have brought successes.
The Post" of Munich, says:
"0ur world economic position must
be changed completely by a new ad-
ministration of our foreign policy
based on democratic principles. There
fore, we do not require strong peace
against the east and the west. which
would bring us into opposition with
all the great powers, but far-sighted
and lasting peace by agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

proposals is has not been disclosed
here, but diplomats say that 1t Is be
lieved to offer no basis for further
overtures which could give the Pope
hope Of favorable reception by the
American or Entente governments.
Rumors that Germany contemplates
another peace move before winter con
tinue to reach Washington in uuoffi-
clal advices. but do not receive serious
consideration from this government
IL was stated to-day at the State De-
partment that casual notice has been
taken Of peace reports from Germany,
but that there had been absolutely no
lrtimations from any official source
concerning them. 1t was clearly indi-
Gated that they are regarded here as
being slipped out of Germany by the
censors merely as "feelers" both for
the benefit Of the Allies and the Ger
man people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

/ ing the firm determination OF the Rus
sian Provisional Government to prose-
cute the war with all Russia's re-
sources and declaring the govern
ment's confidence in its ability to over
come all obsta, e, both internal and
external, by tn. adoption OF strong
measures, now deemed necessary.
This formal assurance comes from
Petrograd. it was stated after the sup
preston Of the kornilof movement
against the Kerensky government, and
expresses the supreme confidence Of
the government TO meet successfully
every difficulty before it.
Dispatches to the embassy to-day
indicate that the German troops on the
Riga front are not sufficiently strong
in men, guns and gas bombs to press
the advantages they obtained when
they captured Riga. The Russians,
strongly ntrenched in their new posi-
tions, we're displaying. it was declared,
fine morale and splendid fighting
spirit and were equal to any offensive
the Germans might attempt.
" was believed that the Germans
were awaiting reenforcements and
more guns before renewing their at
tack, and il was doubted whether these
could be brought up in time for an ex-
t,nsive operation against the Russian
lines, as winter will set in within SIX
weeks and cut the German communlca-
tions.
With supreme powoer as commander
In chief Of the army and as Premier in
Kerensky's hands, it was thought to-
day that the governments hostility TO
the restoration of the death penalty in
the army was being overcome and that
its exercise would soon be authorized
This was the rock upon which Keren'
sky and Kornilof split, the Premier's
objection to the death penalty, while
approaching that it afforded the only
means Of reestablishing discipline in
the army, being that it virtually placed
the power in the hands Of the COM
mander in chief 70 dictate 10 the gov
eminent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Germany Floating Her
Seventh War Loan
Campaign on Full Blast at
Reichsbank-Krupps Take
100000 Marks

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 1s.-Gsrmsny's
seventh war loan campaign is in full
blast. Subscriptions 10 the loan
opened at the Reichsbsnk to-day. and
will close October IS. Conspicuous sd-
vertisements tell the public that y
"can, must and shall succeed. else we
encourage England 70 go on fighting.
The banks and insurance companies
offer facilities 20 small investors, Of.
say. 100 marks, who will be required
70 paw 10 per cent cash and the rest
By easy instruments, covering period
OF from ten 70 twenty years. Land
owners and farmers are expected 20
subscribe largely. IS they are repused
to have plenty Of cash available.
The Krupps have subscribed for
so 100000 marks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

rolled about Petrograd unhsmpsysd
Kerensky remained in the Winter Pal
ace. Outside his door, on the streets
near by and all through the city the
mob INDUCED In the widest excuses
of joy. They sang and danced dsliri-
ously. All semblance Of order dissp-
peared.
That was on Friday. On the same
night the Bolsheviki fanatics assumed
control Of the Workmen's and Soldiers
Council.
They sought TO impose a resolution
for instant peace on what remained OF
the Russian government machinery
They demanded Kerenskys removal
Immediately. They insisted that fischer
noR, the extreme radical who was for
merly Minister Of Agriculture, be made
Premier.
President Tscheidze OF the Council
alone prevented such revolutionary &C
ton. He counselled adjustment
Three times on Friday Kerensky ar
ranged new ministries. Thrice the Boil
sheviki foces arrogantly rejected his
selections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Maximalist Resolution
Forces Delegates Bureau
to Quit
Cossacks Plead
For Kaledines
Ask That Order for Arrest
Be Countermanded;
Blame Politics

PEIROGRAD. Sept. l9.-ln view of
the resolution of the Maximalists,
which was voted by a plenary session
of the Petrograd Council Of Soldiers
and Workmen's Delegates, demanding
that power be assumed by the council.
the whole bureau of the council has
resigned. Among those who handed
in their designations were President
Tcheidze. ce-Presidents Annisimoff
and Gotz and NM. Skobelefr. Tseretelli
and Tchernoff.
/ 1t is expected that the Cossack incl
dent soon will be closed in a satisfac-
tory manner, says the Russian official
news agency. Cossack officers have
submitted TO the Provisional Govern
ment a petition requesting that the
order for the arrest OF General Kale-
dimes, the Cossack leader. be counter
manded, alleging that the affair is en-
trely the work of political agents. A
delegation of Loyalists from Moscow
has now gone to the Cossack headquar-
ters to make an investigation on the
spot.
Michael Stakovich, Governor General
OF Finland, has resigned. n. V. Nekras-
off, who has occupied prominent place
in several cabinets since the revolu-
ton, has been named 10 succeed Stake
vich.
The situation of the army officers in
Helslngfors capital of Finland, has
been critical since the Kornilof revolt,
NJ. Stakovich said, but that was due to
Russian, not Finnish, influence.
State Secretary lncell of Finland de-
clares that the propaganda for the
separation Of Finland is not connected
with the declaration Of a republic in
Russia, though they occurred stimuli
taneously. He said that the watchword
of the campaign for elections TO the
Landtag was THE Independence of Fin
land"
With Premier Kerensky at the front
comforting with the army leaders, the
delegates Of the Soldiers and Work
mems Council at Petrogrsd turned
their efforts to-day toward completing
plans fo- the democratic congress 10 be
held III the CaplIal OF SepteHlOfT Il
(old Style, when the social revolution
cry elements are expected 70 muster
their strength against the Conserva-
tives.
A Cossack council met to-day amid
great excitement at Novo- Tcherkask,
the capital Of the territory Of the Don
Cossacks, to discuss the recent order
TO arrest General Kaledines, the Cos
sack leader. Three hundred deputies
attended the meeting Of the Cossack
council, which was led by Under Alta
man Bogasensky, who read General
Kaledine's communication.
The Cossack leader. according TO
Bogasensky, was suspected of organiz-
ing revolution when he was only trsv-
cling through the territory trying to
increase the bread supply. General
Kaledines learned Of the order for his
arrest and voluntarily went to the sta
tion of Oblitzkaja, with a guard OF only
100 Cossacks, and waited there for two
hours vainly for the government com
missioner to arrest him.
Bogasensky said the Cossack leaders
were trying to restrain the passions OF
their men, and then added: But il
General Kaledines be summoned to
trial ri follow him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Brazilian Deputy Demands
EXPLANATION Of U. S. Draft

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. IAN OPP
position Deputy in the Federal Cham
Der to-day demanded that the govern
ment furnish an explanation of the
possible enrolment of Brazilians in the
American army. He read protests
from citizens Of Brazil, who were liza
BILE as aliens residing in the United
States for recruitment in the Ameri-
can army.
The Deputy severely criticised the
American measure, but was frequently
interrupted In the course Of his speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Pope Will Not Make
Another Peace Offer
Nov, Washington Hears

WASHINGTON, Sept ls.-Reports
yere current to-day in diplomatic quar-
,ers. based on dispatches, from Rome,
that Pope Benedict would not MAKE
another peace offer at this time.
His Holiness, IL is declared, has been
convinced by President wilson's reJec-
ion Of his peace terms and its hearty
pproval by Americas allies that ne
cannot bring about peace which Woulo
leave Germany under the domination
T Hohenzollern power.
What the German reply to the Popes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Austria'S Reply to Pope
To Be Delivered TODAY

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 19.-Austria's
reply to Pope Benedict's peace pro-
nosalS. says the "Weiner Allgemeine
ZeitunG." will be handed to the Papal
Nuncio at Vienna on Thursday and will
be published on Saturday.
The reply will confne itself to a de-
tailed discussion Of the Pope's sugges-
tons. The report that it will contain
new and astonishing peace proposals,
The Vienna newspaper adds, is abso-
lutely AZ variance with the facts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
MODS and Peace Fanatics
Controlled Petrograd at
Height of Kornilof ReUolt
rcoprsh,. 1917. BY III. United Press,

lCoprtght. 1917. by the United Pres'l
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 19.-At the mo-
ment when Korniloff's revolt was at its
height Russia's peace at any price"
fanatics were in the saddle in Petro-
grad Premier Kerensky was virtually
a prisoner In the Winter Palace, and
armed mobs, delirious with power,
roamed the streets.
This story OF wild excuses, Of the
growing power OF the Bolsheviki ad-
herents and OF Russiss perilous situ-
alton Of last week can now be told for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

the first time from this neutral port
A Bolsheviki censor was in control at
Petrograd.
When Korniloff's troops menaced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

Petrograd Kerensky, searching for de-
tenders, released and armed the Kron-
stadt sailors and workmen who last
July terrorized the city. He hoped to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20

send these men against the rebels.
They instantly assumed control Of
the city's streets. Great motor trucks
loaded with the terrorists Of July
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-20
Russia Tells America
All Obstacles Will Be
Met; War viii Go On

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. - Boris
Bakhmeteff, Russian Ambassador, will
transmit to Secretary Lansing to-mor-
row a verbal communication express
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
EASTERN STAR NOTES.

At the annual meeting of Esther Chapter No 72 0. E. s , @eld on the evening of December the following officers were elected for the ensuing veal; ". M, Mrs May Msther; W. P, Ambroee W. Holsspple; Associate M, Ms. Anna Trieschmassn; Secretary, Mrs. saarriet Graney; Treasurer, Mrs Minnie Holsapple; Coaductress. Mrs LiliGan Dodge; Associate Cond., Mrs. Ida Dewey. The ". M. appointed the following officers: Adah, Mrs. Mary Hillger; Ruth, Miss Frances Condon; Esther, Mrs. Allce O Ford; Martha, Mrs. Carroll le Holt; Becta, Miss Isabel Roger; Orgauist. Mrs Ada Lee; Chap. lain, Mrs. Helen Hanlon; Marshall, Geerge W. Ford; Warder, Mrs Jessie Moore; Sentinel, HaSry A Holt.
 At the regulRr meeting on the even- ing of Dec l9. the officers for the en- snlng year were installed by Past Metron, Mrs. Harriett tGraney, assisted by George W. Ford. After the installa- tion, the retiring Worthy Patron, Charles Laffargue presented the retir. ing Worthy. A atron, Miss Isabel Roger with Past Matron's Jewel. After the closing of the meeting Worthy Matron, Mrs May Mather in. ited all to repair to the dining room whele light refresh ments were served, all departing at an early hour for their respective homes.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO
 FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS
Revenue Officer Will Be At Winsted Between January 7th and 18th .
 Inclusive.

Due to the fact that few people understand the income tax laws, as enacted by congress a revenue officer will be at the post office in Winsted, from January 7th to 18th. both dates inclusive, to distribute the proper fn- come tax forms and to answer any questions regarding the filing of in- come tax returns.
 Every individual who is married, living with wife or husband, and hav- ing a net income during the year 1917 of $2.0 o or over, will be obliged to file a return. Unmarried persons hav- ing a net income of $l 900 or over will be obliged to tie return. These returns must be made up on official forms before March 1, 1918 The federal officer will have supply of in come tax forms with him Because many people do not understand the law and will not know how to make out their returns, the government Is sending in this federal officer to assist them. It is the duty of tie taxpayer to make himself known to the govern ment If an individual is not sure whether or not he is obliged to file a return, he should consult the federal officer, as penalties ranging from $2O to $1, 900 and jail sentences, are i'm |. posed upon those who neglect their duty in this respect. Of course it is impossible to send federal officer into every town, village anu community To meet this cond tion, Collector James J. Walsh has assigned officers in the most important centers, taking nto consideration the location, population and accessibility Individuals desiring information and assistance Tn making up their returns may suit their con- venience as to which officer they will call upon a
 The collector suGRes that every. | oo1y i'm hediatelv stsrr to figure up his income and expenses 70 as to be ready with the figures when the fede. sl
 rfficer ar ves. Income IEGidoes aboui every dollar that one gets. expense is comprised of the money that is spent oy the individual in making his nloney, such Hs interest, taxes paid, nTFclr- ftsfP 1Enu- h. latn fcr< gooei< sold, seed. fertilizers. tooSt stock fol horses nLd cattle rent etc. but not liv. lrg expenses
 Furr!ser information will he fur. nished by the federal officer,
 1 There is comta I'll and erroneous | impression that it IS the governments duty 10 call upOn Nhe taxpayer. Om the contcary, the taxpayer must call upor the governments agent, and if he fa.ls co rep, Tt his income when due. &e 'su b jects himself 10 heavy penalty snc Imprisonment.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
ANNUAL EXCURSION
Given by Miss Mary Eldridge of
 Norfolk.

Nesrly 300 men, women and chil. dren,' representing the Norfolk United sunday schools, journeyed to Hartford last week, in chartered excursion train of five coaches which left Nor folk at 9:30 o'clock. Tine event was the 24th annual Sunday school excur- sion provided by Miss Mary Eldridge, superin endent of the Congregational Sunday school, for the members of the united Sunday schools of the town. North Norfolk, East Canaan, Grant vile, and West Norfolk were repre- scented, those from the more secluded districts coming through snowdrifts from three to five feet deep.
 Engine trouble caused delay of one hour in Norfolk. The special stop at Grants station and at Winsted to allow guests to board the train. The children seng and played games along the way. The 800 marched from Union station in Hartford to the Allyn House where as guests of Miss Mary Eldridge they partook of bountiful dinner.
 Among the guests at the banquet was Rev. Arthur Goodenough of Win chester, who said grace at the opening of the repast. He has for many years been the guest of the Sunday school. Following the banquet the Sunday school cheer was given and the party broke up to do Christmas shopping and to visit places of interest, and amuse. ment. The pary boarded tte special train at Hartford at o'clock for the homeward trip. They were laden with toys, candies and presents of all des- eriDtions
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
RED CROSS NOTES.

Plans for the holiday dance for the benefit of Nesth Canaan AuSilIary of the Red Cross are compaeted and bid fair to anake this the Inost saccessl ul party Ot the holiday season. The Grand March, eomiag directly after the Christmas tuee, will begin promptly at 9:30. The following committee are in charge of refreshments: Mrs 0. K. Radgetey, Mrs. Frank McCary, Mrs. E. T. Rowe, Mss. s. c. Camp, Mrs. Freeman Dempsey, Mrs. Frank Stevens, Miss Catherine Roraback, MIs. George Hardenbergh. Patronesses will be Mrs. Iohn G. Adam, Mrs. H. L. Ross, Mrs. N. Watson Hardenbergh, Mrs. A. H. Herriman, Mrs. J. W. Morris, Mrs. B. V. Nestell, Mrs. Edw ard l.. Roberts, Mrs. R. T. Farnum.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
DAVID KANNASHOHN DE-
 FRAUDS LOCAL MERCHANTS
Also Wanted in Winsted and Ansonia For Failure to Pay Hotel Bills.
 Still at Large.

David D Kannasi.ohn, a travelling salesmah is waDted by the loca, au- thorities for failing to pay the Garfield Inn a bill for board and lodging amounting to about $21 and fer obtain jug money under fase pretenses from Earl Coons of the firm of Coons and Beebe It is also said that he defrauded the Winchester Hotel at Winsted and a ho' ell in Ansonia of small bills.
 Kannashohn has been representing himself as the salesman of a large firm in Chicago and upon the strength of the good reputation of this concern was easily able to borrow money. He approached Mr. COoDs and explaining that his check from the Garfield Manu featuring company had not arrived. requested small loan, which would be promptly reIurned on arrival of said check The loan was made and Kassa- shohn immediately left town, which aroused suspicion and investigation showed that he was fraud
 It was suspected that Kannashohn had gone to Bridgeport, and Deputy sheriff Rhoades telephoned the Bridge port police his description, asking them to ca use his arrest and hold him The police of that city wired Sheriff Rhoades that they had the man he was looking for. and he left expecting to bring him back last Saturday evening. but his journey proved to be 8 wild goose chase as the Bridgeport authorities and arrested the wrong man
 F. A. Baker, received communica- tion from the Canfie Manufacturing company which stated that Kannashohn was not direct representative of that company, but carried their goods as 8 side line only.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
H. E. LYLES APPOINTED
 FUEL ADMINISTRATOR
Will Supervise E luitab!e Distribution of Coal in t e Town of
 North (; naal.

In accordance with the plans of the national fuel administration to have a local fuel admin strator or supervisor in every town and city in the country. Thomas W. Russel, administrator for Connecticut has appointed H. E. Lyles ad.ninistratcr for the town of North Canaan.
 In a communication from the federal fuel administrator, it states that 1t is necessary to have in each town where there is retail coal dealer, some or ganization by means of which the United States Fuel Administration may keep in touch with the local coal situation For that purpose Mir. Lyles has been appointed chairman of the local agency. to act as representative of the United States Fuel Administra- tion and to assume charge of the coal situation in North Canaan.
 The duties of the local administra- tor will be to influence and supervise an equitable distribution of coal and tU intoim the State Fuel Administra- tion regarding any developments of importance. In the event that the prices of coal should appear to be exor- bitant, written petition signed by ten or more residents of the town will re- quire the adm, m,nistrstor to make inves- tIgation and take action
 It is expected that the duties of the local administrator will not require real effort at the present time as every one appears to be satisfied with the prices charged and there is enouAh h coal or hand, at the present time, to supply all if it is not boarded.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
RED CROSS DRIVE SECURES
 OVER 300 MEMBERS
Campaign Will Not Close Until Mon
 day, December 31.
 Join Now.

From incomplete reports received there is every ;ndicetlon that the Red Cross campaign to secure ten million new members has been great success throughout the country, North Ga naan's quota of 800 new members was net secured, but with both new mem bers and renewals the total number was sos Ot this number 225 were new members. as the campa,gu does not close untia next Monday it is ex- Rected that the new memberships re ceived will sapply the necessary mum Der needed to complete the quota
 The committee in charge of the work secured most of the member at the post office and about the business dis. trict of the town, ts the travelling made it almost impossible to make a house to house 'panvass. East Canaan according to the records of the local auxiliary has legs than ten members in the Red Cross.
 The committee in charge of rtte campaign consists of Mrs. H l.. Ross, Mrs. R. W. Durrett and Miss Mary E Collin of the ways and means com. mittee~ assisted by Misses Mabel Quinn, Caroline Camp, Katherine Roraback Catherine Finnegan, Mar. garet Collins, Frances Freeman, Mar. garrett Ccrcoren. Ebba Lindell, -Jennie Foley and Mrs. A. H. Nesbitt, Mrs The.on Perkins and Mrs. Elmer Leffiugweli. A complete list of both old and newE1embers will ae published next week.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
1.-THE SUNBEAMS".

The next number on the program of the entertainment course given under the auspices of the Mission Circle of the Pilgrim Church on Monday even ing, Dec. 31 will be "The Sunbeams", represented by Miss Bertha McDonough, Of Massachusetts and Miss Hannah Baird of Kentucky. The entertainment will consist of musical selections. both vocal and instrumental, mimicIy and comic sketches. These entertainers are distinct personalities and should furnish an evenings entertainment that will be much enjoyed by all who attend, Tickets on sale Friday at 8 a5 m. at Collins jewelry store.