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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23

New York, May 22.-To enable per
sons of small means to buy liberty
bonds on an installment basis the
| federal reserve bank of New York, In
conjunction with the liberty loan COM
mittee, is perfecting plan for the
issuance of participation certificates, II
was announced tonight.
The certificates probably will be in
denominations of $40. They will bear
the same interest as bonds and may
be exchanged for bonds when the
holders accumulate the required $50
worth. Although 1t Is not. proposed to
have the certificates negotiable in the
sense OF SO bank notes, the committee
points out that they may become so in
course Of time, this depending entire
Iy upon merchants and others to whom
they may be rendered. The committee
eSpI esSeS the hope that stores will buy
the certificates ard sell them over the
counters to persons who would like to
buy bonds Tut whose means will not
permit them to invest as much as $50
OF S10G at one time.
Another plan to enable persons of
small means to purchaEe bonds was
announced by the League of Co-opera-
tive Savings and Loan associations, op-
Grating under the national defense
proved by Governor Whitman. Any
individual with 81, the league has de-
cided, may purchase a bond on install
ments, with the understanding that the
DdIailce may De pa1Q at the OpClOn or
the buyer at any time within a year.
"Onder this plan. in the event that
the subscriber fails to pay for the
bond within a year, he may get back
at any time tie amount he has sub
Scrfbed, with the accumulated interest
at the rate OF 8 II Per cent, based on
monthly balanceF," says the announce
ment. THE organization makes no
charge for the service"
The league will not confine its sales
to members, but states that it's offer
is open to all and that purchasers are
not required to furnish references of
any sort" It's object, it adds, is ito
cut all red tape and make the purchase
of liberty bonds as simple as the pur-
chase of a loaf of bread"
The federal reserve bank of New
York issued a statement tonight to the
effect that 1t had established a 'spe-
cial rate of rediscount of 1-2 per
cent. for paper given for the purpose
of purchasing liberty loan bonds of the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
Arrested When He Called for PACKAGE.
PROTEST SENT TO GERMANY
ON DETENTION OF AMERICANS
No Obstacle Placed in the Way of
Germans Desiring to Leave America

Washington, May %. = Protest to
Germany against the detention of
American citizens was made by the
state department today through the
Spanish government The department
has received positive information that
Americans are held in Germany and
has asked for a, full and definite state
ment Of the imperial governments at
titude concerning their departure.
It is pointed out this government al
ton of German subjects to leave the
United States.
The departments protest is based
specifically upon the cases of two
Americans, employees of an electrical
company at Antwerp. The names
have been withheld. It is not be-
Ieved that there are more than fifty
many.
All efforts to obtain any informa-
ton as to why the two men at Ant
werp have not been allowed to depart
have failed.
The department statement announce
the fact that no obstacle has been
placed in the way of Germans wish
ing to leave America. This generally
was construed as an intimation that
some measure of reprisal might be
adopted in the event that Germany
leans to leave her territory.
1t is regarded as probable that Ger
many might plead difficulties present
ed by the conduct of military opera
tions and promise that the right to
leave would be granted as soon
such movement does not interfere with
military operations.
There is nothing in the information
reaching the state department that
indicates mistreatment of Americans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
TENNESSEE MOB BURNED
NEGRO MURDERER AT STAKE.
Chained Him to Tree and Drenched d
His Body With Oil.

Memphis, Tenn, May pa mob at
Macon Road, near Memphis, today
avenged the murder of a white girl by
burning to death her negro murderer,
Eli Persons, and helping to capture two
other negroes implicated in Persons
confession. Tonight the section was
quiet and the authorities said no fur
ther trouble was feared.
Persons was chained to a tree near
the scene of his crime, his body
drenched with oil and burned in the
presence of a large crowd after he had
repeated his confession and after the
mother of his victim had made a
speech exhorting the lynchers to ac-
ton.
The two negroes implicated in Per-
sons dying statement were captured
by a posse of citizens a few hours later
and subjected to a searching inquiry
as to their movements on the day the
child was murdered. One was releas sed
and the other, a deaf mute, was order
ed detained temporarily, but it was
stated that in all likelihood he also
will be released tomorrow. 1t was
stated that reputable citizens vouched
for the negroes and made statements
tending to verify their assertions that
the ywere not in the vicinity.
Hunter Wilson, county attorney gen
eral, announced tonight that a grand
jury investigation of the lynching
would be instituted at once. A coro-
ner's jury which held an inquest late
today returned a verdict that Persons
came to his death from causes un-
known to the jury"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
WILSON TELLS WHY UNITED
STATES ENTERED THE WAR
In a Letter Written to Representative
HefIin of Alabama.

Washington, May 22.-ffNo nation
that respected itself or the rights of
humanity could longer have borne the
overwhelming wrongs that Germany
inflicted upon the United States %
President Wilson declared in a letter
re-stating the reasons for the nations
entrance into the war written to Rep
resentative Hef1in Of Alabama and
made public today at the White
House. Mr.. Hef1in had written to the
president, saying some of his recent
utterances on the war apparently had
caused confusion over the issue with
Germany. In re-stating his position
the president again made it clear that
the United States has no quarrel with
the German people, but with an au-
tocracy (which acts upon purposes to
which the German people have never
consented"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
Wilson Insists on
Press Censorship
IN LETTER TO CHAIRMAN WEBB
OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
LETTER A SURPRISE
Has Confidence in a Great Majority of
Newspapers, But Says Power to I'm
pose Reticence on Those Which vi
oiate Patriotism is Necessary.

washington, May 22-Decision OF
mouse republicans in caucus today to
oppose any newspaper censorship pro-
vision IN the pending espionage bill
was followed by a letter from Presi-
dent Wilson to Chairman Webb of the
judiciary committee reiterating that II
was imperative that congress grant
censorship to observe "a patriotic re-
tlcence about everything whose pub
hcation could be of injury"
Censorship Absolutely Necessary.
II have been very much sllrprised -
wrote the president, ito find several OF
the public prints stating that the ad-
mlnIStratlon had abandoned the no.
sltlon which it so distinctly took, and
stllI holds. that authority to exercise
censorship over the press to the ex-
tent that that censorship is embodied
IN the recent action of the house of
representatives is absolutely neces-
sarY to the public safety. IT. of
course, has not been abandoned, be-
cause the reasons still exist why such
authority is necessary for the protec-
tion of the nation.
Confidence in Majority of Papers.
Il have every confidence that the
great majority of the newspapers of
the country will observe a patriotic re-
t1cence about everything whose pub
hcation could be of injury. but in ev-
cry country there are some persons in
a position to do mischief in this field
who cannot be relied upon and whose
interests or desires will lead to ac-
tfons on their part highly dangerous to
the nation in the midst of a war I
want to say again that it seems to me
imperative that powers of this sort
should be granted"
The house espionage bill carried a
censorship provision, but the one by
the senate did not and this was one of
the differences which sent the measure
to conference where it has been dis
cussed fer more than a week without
an agreement.
Presidents Letter Caused Surprise.
The presidents letter caused some
surprise because many members of
congress ard some administration lead
Szs had understood for several DAYS
that no further attempt was to be
made at present to put through any
such provision. Sentiment In the SEN
ate is strong against censorship and
unless the conferees agree upon a very
mild form. it probably will not be ac-
cepted there.
Reprf sentative Webb announced up
on recent of the presidents letter that
he would wage a determined fight in
behalf of the censorship amendment.
written into the bill in the house by a
narrow margin. just before it was sent
to conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
BALFoUR ADDRESSED
COTTON MANUFACTURERS
Gathered in Washington to Plan Co.
operation With the Government.

Washington. May 22-Amerfcan
cotton manufacturers gathered here
today to appoint a war committee for
cooperation with the government
Baifour. head OF the British war mis-
sion, who told them that adhesion of
the United States 10 the allied cause
made il absolutely certain that mill
tary sutocracy would not be able to
cast all nations of the earth into the
same mold
Mr.. Balfour introduced by Secre-
tary Daniels. was given an enthusias-
Tie welcome
None Of rs suspected when this
E-eat war started he said, that the
United States, thousands Of miles
away, would be drawn ito 1t. And yet
think in looking back that the logic
OF events was irresistible From the
beginning. there has been but one
choice and that choice inevitable The
United States has not hesitated to take
1t and now that she has taken it, she
VIII not WiLhdraW I am confident un-
Ill the objects sought are attained.
Germany. by her insensate policies.
has forced this country of unbounded
resources to throw all her power. all
her wealth but more than that all her
moral strength into the issue. Ameri-
ca seeks no vulgar ends. no territor-
Ia &grandiZement. no mean gain All
Of us would feel defeated and dishon-
ored If we do not leave the world free
from the menace that is hanging over
Il. that has been growing every decade,
yes every month. more dangerous
Only the historian of the far fu-
ture viii he able to see all the causes
and all the currents of this
monster struggle. We here today can
not project our gaze sufficiently to en-
visage II all The worlds history has
been full of the Outpourings of blood.
the squandering of money and the
WastaEe OF resources in war, and in
almost every case the impartial his
tOrian has been able to find something
Il say for both sides 7 do honestly
feel. however. that there will be no
such hesitation or doubt possible in
this present war"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
$40, ,ooo,o EXPECTED FROM
CONNECTICUT IN LIBERTY LOAN
Every State in the Union Called Upon
to Subscribe Proportionatsiy


Washington. May 22>-W-hat every
section of the country is expected to
do in unloosing its purse strings for
the liberty loan was ohcially an
nounced today by the treasury depart
ment The figures made public are
the minimum. the maximum. 70 Dr.
hoped, will be such an over-gt1 1acrtp
ton as has never before been recorded
in the history of any nation.
In making public its tentative allot-
ments Of bonds. the treasury depart
ment has adopted two bases or eatl-
mating, a $1,000, 100000 issue and ono
Of $500, 900, 900. the latter deHisned to
falling to take the amount estimated
Analysis of the tabulation shows that
the three reserve districts with head
quarters at Boston, New York and
Philadelphia. are expected 70 take 81
per cent. of the loan.
Minimum tentative allOtmeuts hv
states, estimated on the same basis.
show the following as the approUimate
proportionate share OF the New Eng
Maine. SIS. 500. 900: New FTampshirs
$40, 900; Vermont. s10.010oo0.
Massachusetts, S144 900 900; Rhode Lf-
land $19,00O.000: Connecticut 10000
600.
New York would be asked for $685.
100000 and Pennsylvania for $500, 0,o09.-
900.
Nevada foots the ist with $500 900.
These figures represent only tho
minimum expected from each state,
which is expected TO top the minimum
by as many hundred per cent as pos
sfbIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
Bethel Farmer a
Clever SWindIer
WORKED MAIL ORDER HOUSES
IN MANY CITIES
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY
Wilbur Raymond Forged Signatures of
Prominent Business Men of Danbury
Was Arrested at Danbury Postof-
flee When He Called for Package.

Danbury, Conn, May 22.-Worlking g
in conjunction with Boston postoff1ce
officials, the local police tonight ar
rested Wilbur Raymond, well known
farmer of Bethel, on a charge of forg-
cry. He will be given into the Gus
tody Of federal agents who are ex-
pected to arrive some time tonight
from Hartford
Extensive SwindIing Project.
arrest that the federal authorities have
been endeavoring for some time to
learn the identity of a man who ev
identity operated in Danbury and car
rfed on an extensive swindling pro-
ject of a country wide scope. Mail
order houses in Boston, New York,
Chicago and a number of other cities
sums of money, according to in
formation conveyed to the poIict,
through clever forgeries. A large
mum Der of checks, enclosed with
orders for shipments of merchandise
and in some cases for purchases of
of prominent business men of Dan
bury.
Arrested When He Called for Package.
Raymond's arrest is the result of an
order received by a Boston concern
several days ago, bearing the sigma
ture of a Danbury man named Larson.
The order and enclosed check were
turned over to Boston pOStoff1ce in
spectors, who advised that the ship
ment be sent forward. The local po-
lice were notified by telegraph to be
on the look out and detective was
stationed at the postoffice. Raymond
called for the package early this ev-
ening and was arrested as he was
leaving the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
SECRETARY M,ADoo IS
TO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP
On Behalf of the Liberty Loan-WiII
Leave Washington June q.

Denver, Col, May 22.-WiI1iam G.
McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, an
nounced here today his intention to
make a second speaking trip on behalf
of the liberty loan. This journey will
carry him to New York, Boston, De-
troit st. Louis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh
and Harrisburg, Pa. He will leave
Washington June to make this tour.
because of the patriotic response
of the people of the cities I have al
ready visited, and the deep interest
they have displayed in the liberty
loan," Secretary McAdoo announced
upon his arrival here, 'T am convinced
q should go to other cities and explain
the situation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
ARMY REGISTRATION DAY
Each Community Asked to Make IL a
Day of Conservation to Service.

Washington. May 22.-All state coun-
cils Of defense are urged in a letter
sent today by the Council of National
Defense through Director Clifford to
cooperate heartily in making the
army registration day. June 5th, a day
of conservation to service in accord
ance with the spirit of President Will
sons message to the country.
The National Council suggests that
the day be celebrated in serious spir-
1t, not an as ordinary holiday. and that
costly and elaborate decorations be
discouraged. Each community is ask
ed to make its celebration public ex-
preston of willingness to give the ser
vices of it's sons to the country.
In outlining a program for observ-
ing the day, the council proposes that
fire and church bells be rung and
whistles blown at a. m. the hour of
opening the registration booths; that
bands play near the booths; that men
of registration age be escorted to the
booths by their families and neigh
bors and given a distinctive registra-
tion badge and that after the registra-
ton has closed. patriotic meetings be
held.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
SUBMITS GENERAL BUDGET
Estimates for Third Quarter of Year
Call for e,s43, 900 900 Francs.

Paris, May %, 1:15 p. m-The
French government submitted to the
chamber of estimates for the third
quarter of the year, the general budget
totalling 9,S43, 600, 900 francs and the
supplementary budget totalling 1,032,-
600, 900 francs.
The general budget shows an in
crease of 21S,000,000 francs over the
second quarter of the year, but is
slightly below what was expected, en-
abling the minister of finance to state
in presenting the estimates: For the
first time since the beginning of hos
tilities the aggregate of government
expenses begin to show a certain ten
dency toward stability.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
LIBERTY BONDS ON INSTALLMENTS
Federal Bank of New York is Planning to Issue
Participation Certificates
PROBABLY WILL BE IN DENOMINATIONS OF $40

hey VIII Bear the Same Interest Bonds and May Be E
changed for Bonds When the Holders Accumulate $50
Worth - Possible Participation Certificates May in
Course of Time be Accepted in Stores the Same SO
Bank Notes Are-League of Cooperative Savings and
Loans Associations Has Scheme Whereby Any Indfvd
ua With ST. May Purchase Bond InstaIlrnents With
No Charge for Their Services
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
CAUSE OF EXPLOSION WAS
AGE OF SIX INCH SHELL
Report Made on Cause of Explosions
on American Liners.

Washington, May pa report OF
Bear Admiral Earle, chief of the bu-
reau of ordnance, on premature explo-
sions of shells on the armed American
liners ST. Louis, st. Paul and Mongolia
made public tonight by Secretary DAN
iels, shows that the bureau had
reached the conclusion that Slx-inch
shells made prior to 1900 are not to be
trusted and that all such ordnance has
been Withdrawn from both naval and
merchant ships.
The report does not take up the ac-
cident on the Mongolia, the investigat-
ing board in that case not having com
pleted it's work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
ARTILLERY IS ACTIVE
AS INFANTRY RESTS.
Only Minor Trench Rading Operations on the
British and French Fronts
TAKEN AS PRELUDE TO ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE

Of the Hndenburg Line the Germans Still Hold 1000 Yards
West of BuIecourt-Brish Are Engaged in Consoldat-
ing the Gains Made Along the Hndenburg Lne-Ger-
Have Ceased Their Counter-AttacAs Against the
French in the Region Around Moronvilieres- the
Trentino Front the Austrians Are Keeping Up Their
Heavy BomBardments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
REVISED ADMINISTRATION
FOOD CONTROL BILL
introduced in the House Yesterday by
Representative Lever.

Washington, May 22-The revised
administration food control bill, pro-
viding for the office of administrator
to which President Wilson has an
nounced he will appoint Herbert c.
Hoover was introduced in the house
late today by Representative Lever
AS revised the bill retains the pro-
visions for price fixing, for compell-
ing preferential shipment of food
stuffs, for establishing milling srhnd-
ards, for regulating the use of grain in
making alcoholic liquors and for pre-
vention of boarding
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
TO SEND 10000 SKILLED
RAILROAD MEN TO FRANCE
Samuel M. FELTON, is to Take Charge
of the Arrangements.

New York. May 22.-Samuel NJ.
FELTON,, president of the Chicago
Great Western, has been selected to
take charge of arrangements for
sending the regiments of American
railroad men to France.
Mr. FELTON, was Some time ago ap-
pointed by the Council of National De-
fence as advisor to the chief of army
engineers In relation to railroad af-
fairs As such it was said here today
he would be in charge Of the ar
rangements for sending the American
railroad men It is not understood
here that Mr. FELTON, will necessarily
accompany the forces
The Plan is to send 10000 skilled
men to operate and n1aintaip he
French roads behind the lines.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
AUSTRIA'S OFFER OF PEACE
TERMS TO RUSSIA LIBERAL.
Free Passage Through the DardaneIIes
and War Loan.

Amsterdam via London. May %. 9.44
2. mt is the Austrian emperOrs idea
TO offer very generous peace condf-
tious to Russia. according to a Ger
man correspondent of the Tijd. These
will include the integral re-esta b1ish-
ment OF Poland, free passage through
the Dardaneles and even a loan to
Russia
These proposals were discussed at
the recent meeting between Count
Czernin the Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister. and DIT. Won Bethmann- -Holl-
veg. the imperial German chancellor,
e headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
SUBMARINES AND ZEPPELINS
ARE BLOCKADING SWEDEN
Have captured Three Swedish Steam
ers Loaded With Freight for Fin
land.

Stockholm, May %, via London, 1855
p. m.-Several lighthouse stations re-
port that German submarines have
captured three Swedish steamers
loaded with freight for Finland. MI
merous submarines apparently are pa
trolling the Bothnian Gulf. working
in conjunction with Zeppelins which
frequently are seen at different points
off the east coast of Sweden.
Traffic to Sweden by water routes
recently was temporarily stopped
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
CANADA MAY HAVE
A FOOD CONTROLLER
The Subject Will be Discussed by the
Cabinet Today.

Ottawa, Ont, May 22.-Appointment
of food controller for Canada, as
proposed by heads of the Dominion
trades and labor congress, is consid-
cred certain. The subject will fbe dis
cussed by the cabinet Thursday. The
Canadian controller would cooperate
with the United States officials ap-
pointed for the same purpose.
Trades congress executive heads
who conferred last night with the pre-
mier met in secret session on the con
scription problem today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
HOUSE WAS IN SESSION
UNTIL AFTER MIDNIGHT
Has Virtually Completed Considera-
tion of War Revenue Bill.

Washington, May 22.-Sitting until
after midnight, the house tonight vir-
tually completed consideration of the
81 800, 900, 900 war revenue bill by
adopting 1913 to II, a new proposal
from the ways and means committee
for increasing second class mail rates
under a zone system.
few unfinished sections, including
the proposed tax on advertising, will
be voted on tomorrow before final
passage of the bill. Re-drafting of
the bill in the senate is expected and
the measure, as it ultimately goes to
the president, will be perfected in
conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
RAILROAD MAN SHOT DEAD
BY A FELLOW OFFICIAL
Personal Grievance Cause of Tragedy
at Durango, Col.

Durango, Colo. May 29.-M. A. Phe-
ney, assistant division superintendent
of the Denver and Rio Grande rail-
road, was shot and killed today in his
office by John e. Graves, agent here
for the road. The shooting is said to
be the result of a personal grievance
Graves surrendered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23

A New Jersey law compelling street
railway companies to transport police
officers including plain clothes men,
decided
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
LIE Imprisonment for Murderer.

Columbus Ohio, May 22.-Weldon
II. Wells, Kansas City brokers' clerk,
who last January murdered Mona Si-
mon. a girl of the streets, in n lead
ing hotel in sthis CITY, today was sem
fenced TO life Imprisonment in the
Ohio penitentiarv-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23

Private Richard Erwin of Jer-
sew City, a member of Company L,
Fourth Regiment, detailed at the
bridge near Scudder's Falls, on the
Delaware was drowned when wash
ing his underciothing from a scow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
Services for Blind Soldiers.

Paris, May 22, 4.45 p. m-Soldiers
blinded in the war held memorial SER
vices today for the late Joseph H
Choate of New York at the Lighthouse
for the Blind, which was founded by
New York men and women under the
leadership of Mr.. Choate. A resolution
of sympathy was adopted and for
warded to Mrs. Choate,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
s1,1so,ooo Toward Liberty Loan.

Baltimore. May 2-Announcemen
was made here today by the Safe De-
posit and Trust company that the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad company
has been subscribed for S1,15O.oOO o.
the liberty loan bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-23
Harvard Medical Unit in England.

Washington, May 22.-Arrtval in
England of the Harvard Medical school
unit, officially known as Red Cross
base hospital No. 5, was announced to-
night in cablegram to Chairman
Dawson of the Red Cross war council.
This unit is commanded by Major
Robert u. Patterson.