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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
HOW RAIN INTEREERED
 WITH FLANDERS BATTLE.
Country Turned Into Mass of Deep,
 CIinqing Mud.

British Front in France and Belgium, Oct. s-GBy The Associated Press).-It rained hard yesterday. giving an un- forgettab1e demonstration of the Ra- ture of the difficulties which the Brit ish troops have encountered in many of their recent operations. Within a few hours the entire country had been turned into a mass Of deep, cl1ngtng mud through which one made his way with the greatest effort. A stream known as Honnebeke, which is one of the many little waterways that cover not only this section but most of the battle zone, was surrounded by a yer ita'ble morass. It would be impossible to cross it at many places.
 Shell holes had rapidly filled with water and ponds were to be seen in which a score of men might easily drown if they were unfortunat eenough to fall down the slippery sides. Often a small pool of water covered a con- siderable shell hole.
 back from Broodseinde ridge. It took four sturdy stretcher bearers to carry him and they were f1oundering miser ably at every step. It must have taken them several hours to make the jour ney.
 It seemed inconceivable that men could work, much less fight, over such filthy grounds. Yet the British sol diers and officers were carrying on steadily yesterday their operations. And in recent days they have often fought bitterly over just such territory as this.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
To Cooperate With the Aies According to DesPatChes
 From the Greek Legation at Athens
ALLIES ARE SUPPLYING LACK OF EQUIPMENT
Are Being Reoganzed So That the Country May Throw Its Full Strength Into the War There Now No Pro-German Party in Greece and the Situation There Becoming More Satisfactory Every Day.

Washington, Oct. s.-Greece is nearly ready to put a large and eff fectfve army in the field to cooperate with the allies according to despatches from Athens to the Greek legation here. Lack of equipment is being remedied rapidly with the allies aid.
 Minister Roussos today gave the following summary of the situation in his country as described in the Iega- tion's despatches:
 ''The situation in Greece is becom- ing more satisfactory every day. The people are thoroughly confident of the efficiency of ltheir government and they are willing to allow the present ministry to continue in the work of reorganization of the resources of the country so that Greece may throw her full strength into the war.
 No Pro- German Party in Greece.
 There is now no pro-German par ty in Greece In fact. such a party never existed save in the person of King Constantine aided bY certain members of his court. But he knew the real feelings of the Greek. people, who were attracted by tradition and sympathy with the western powers of Europe. and he never dar led openly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

to expound his pro-German convic- tions. He did his best. on the con- trary, to conceal them, speaking all ways about his friendship for the al- lies and trying to convey the impres- sion that his attitude was that Of benevolent neutrality.
 Constantine's Policy Meant Ruin
 '"The reasoning people Of Greece had long realized that Constantine's policy was carrying the country to ruin, and relief was felt when he ab- dicated. Perfect order now reigna throughout the country and the mal- contents have been disposed of.
 "The French troops were received with great enthusiasm when they landed at Piraeus. M Venizelos is cheered whenever he appears, as he is very popular with all of the people, All events have proven that his pol icy was the only one Greece could adopt.
 King In Accord With His People.
 King Alexander Is in perfect ac- cord with his people and with the government and his good faith is un- questioned. Greece will now use ev- cry effort to aid the common cause"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
President Wilson
 on Peace Terms
COMPLETE VICTORY OVER GER.
 MANY's DOCTRINE OF FORGE
WAR IS MISUNDERSTOOD
Views Were Given to the Organizers of Patriotic Educational Movement Who Called at the White House.

Washington. Oct. s-Americans who are discussing early peace with Ger many forget that 1t would mean crushing the democratic ideals for which the United States has always stood, said President Wilson today to the organizers of a patriotic educa- tional movement who called at the White House. He said the only way to end the war is by complete vic tory of the nations representing those ideas over Germany's doctrine of force.
 Real Causes of the War.
 Many people, the president said, are inclined to let their thoughts on the causes and principles underlying the war wander into byways and forget that the main reason the United States is at war is to defeat a gov ernment which threatens even the ex- istence of demochracy. The president endorsed the plan of the new or gan1zatfon, which includes a number of religious, business, labor and fra terna1 groups. for unifying the spirit of America Little real misun kr- standing of the war exists in the Unit ed States, he said, but there is evil dent considerable cloudy thinking which a patriotic educational move ment can set right.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
COMMITTEES OF INDUSTRIES
 ARE TO BE REORGANiZED
The Same Men Will Serve, But On
 Different Basis

Washington, Oct. s-An the com inittees on various industries, com prising about $50 members, now asso- ciated with the council of national de- fense are to be abolished in a reor- ganization and their places are to be taken by committees representing the industries themselves, on which the same men will serve.
 By this change the committeeman instead of buying material for the government, will sell to 1t, entirely without official status, and in this way vision of law which threatened to disrupt the councils machinery by forbidding any government official to take part in the purchase of material in which he had an interest.
 When the council assembled it's men in all industries, it was found that under the letter of the law the government would have been unable to buy virtually everything it needed for conducting the war. By change of organization council officials think efficiency will be increased and the law will be obeyed
 Reports of wholesale resignations of members of the councils committee were declared untrue today by Direc- tor Clifford. Twenty two of the $50 members, he said, have resigned. but most of these still are serving as ad- visors, as their resignations have not been accepted.
 From the industries represented by the committees, Ahe council will select experts to serve advisors to the war industries board. These men will be required to sever their business connections that there may be no the government in dealing with sell CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
CIVILIAN RELIEF DIVISIONS
 OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Directors Have Been Named in the
 Thirteen National Divisions.

Washington Oct. S-Directors of ci- william relief in the thirteen national divisions of the American Red Cross have been named, the war council announced today, to organize and su- pervise home service work by the chapters in each division for the ben eft of the families of soldies and sailors. The director for New Eng land is Mrs. William H. Lothrop, of Boston, president of the American Association for organizing charity. '
 In connection with the home serv- ice work. it is announced twenty-five institutes for instruction of home ser vice field workers will be opened about October 15 in every part of the coun- try. Six weeks courses will be pro- vided and each institute will train 25 persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Losses Recorded
 in Farm Produce
AS A RESULT OF CONDITIONS IN
 SEPTEMBER
HEAVIEST LOSS IN CORN
But There Will be Record Crops of Corn, Oats, Rye, White and Sweet Potatoes, Tobacco and Beans.

Washington, Oct. 8.-Considerable losses were recorded in some of the country's- principal farm crops as c result of conditions in September, but today's government report indicated there would be record crops of corn, oats, rye. white and sweet potatoes, tobacco and beans.
 Heaviest Lose in Corn.
 The loss was heaviest in corn, which showed a reduction of more than 36,- 100000 bushels since September 1. Other losses were spring wheat 7,- 909, ,000 bushels; barley 2,1sO,000 bush els; buckwheat 2,331, 900 bushels; white potatoes, S.9s5,O00 bushels; sweet potatoes 907. 900 bushels; apples 37,000 bushels; sugar beets 113.00o tons; kaff1rs 4,329,0 900 bushels and beans 4,155,000 bushels.
 Some crops, however, showed inn proved indications, especially oats with a gain of 47.382. 900 bushels. mak- ing it a record crop of 1,5S0, 714, 900 bushels. or 31,00O.OO0 bushels more than that of 1915. Other gains were rice 1.019.0 .0OO bushels and tobacco 21,- S37, ,000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
THREE AUTOMOBILE
 MISHAPS NEAR MILFORD.
All Occurred at the Same Spot at Mid
 night Last Night.

Milford, Conn.,, Oct. s.-Three auto mobiles. all westboun1, met mishaps at the same spot about a mile from Mil ford line at midnight tonight. None Of the occupants was seriously hurt, although two men had minor bruises and cuts. Two of the cars overturned and the third ran into a tree.
 The cars are said to have been going at 8 high rate of speed and the fore most suddenly saw a motor truck stalled in the road ahead of 1t. In at tempting to dodge collision the car was swerved to one side and it skidded and turned turtle. The second car went over on to it's side when it's driver tried to avoid running into the one upside down, and the third was sent off the road into a tree
 At police headquarters here it was said that one fthe men involved came in, reported that no one was badly hurt. although one man had been taken to Bridgeport for treatment. He would not reveal the identity of those concerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR
 FLEET OF DESTRoYERS
Calls for $aeo, GOO, ,ooo-To Be Com
 pIeted Within Eighteen Months.

Washington, Oct. s.-Contracts to put into immediate force the s350, ,000,- 900 project approved by Congress just before adjournment were made ready today to be signed by Secretary Dan iels tomorrow Preliminary contracts taade with ship, boiler and engine companies, providing for the comple ton of the big job in not more than eighteen months were of a tentative nature and some minor changes were necessary.
 The navy department has requested that the number of new destroyers to be built be not published, although there are indications that under It's new policy of taking the public more into it's confidence where military pre- cautions will permit, this information and other facts showing the enormous work progressing in American ship yards soon will be revealed. It is q generally known fact that at least two of the new destroyer contracts call for forty boats each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
PATRIOTIC CAMPAIGN TO
 BE CONDUCTED IN STATE
By About . Hundred Speakers for the
 Council of Defense.

state capitol today, Professor McM- roy of Princeton addressed about a hundred of the speakers for the Con- necticut Council of Defence, outlining plan of campaign. The speaker told of the work done in other sections of the east to arouse patriotic sentiment and detailed what he thought was needed here.
 It Is planned to have the men who the stump and cover all sections of the state speaking on subjects of patriotic import. While not specifically put up- on the programme of topics 1t is like ly that they will urge the buying of the second issue of Liberty bonds as part of the duty of citizens to aid the government in dts fight for the saliva tion of democracy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
TO NAME MURDERER
 OF LORETTA WAKELIN
Statement by William A. seharton, oi
 Counsel for Defense.

Cambridge. Mass, Oct. S-The gov ernment rested it's case today in the trial of Joseph and Sarah Ann Wake lin, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of their seven year old daughter Loretta. At torney William R. Scharton, for the defense, stated that he also rested his case so far as Mrs. Wakelin was con cerned and asked tbe court for a yer dict. Judge Patrick M Heating took the motion under advisement and said that he would report tomorrow morn ing.
 After court had adjourned MT. Scharton announced that when the trial was resumed tomorrow morning he would name the man who killed the child in the woods as she was return ing to school with a book she had been sent home for.
 The last witness called by the state was Dr. George B. MaErath. medical examiner for Suffolk county. His testimCS'y was largely in corrobora- tion Of that Of Professor Will'Sm F. Whitney of Harvard University. to the effect that the child had been dead for at least an hour or more before her body was mutilated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
NEW ENGLAND's NEED
 OF BITUMINoUs COAL
Unless Shipments Increase There WilI
 Be Shortage of 6,ooo,ooo Tons.

Boston, Oct S-James J. Storrow. fuel director of New England, told members of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts at a luncheon today that more noise must be made at Washington if New England is to get enough soft coal to keep it's industries going.
 MT. Storrow suggested the appoint ment of a committee of three men to advise with him after he told of many unsuccessful trips to Washington.
 The estimated need of New England luminous coal. If the receipts con- tinue on the same basis as in the first seven month1 of the year he said, New England would receive by Jan uary 1 only 2G, 2S9, 907 tons, showing a shortage of more than six million tons
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

7, Although the sun s1aone again Mon day in Flanders. the rain had rem dered the territory east of the Pass chendaele-Gheluvelt Ridge a verita- ble bog, making infantry actions on a large scale impossible for the pres ent.
 There have been, however, a num- Der of small actions in the nature of trench raids and reconnaissances and [. the big guns of both the British and the Germans are keeping up their duel virtually without pause.
 Likewise on the southern line in France and in the Austro-Italian the atre only the artillery is active. On the northern end of the front in Rus sia several attacks by the Germans Deer repulsed by the Russians, who alse, toCk prisoners.
 Although 1t had been anticipated that the main committee of the Ger
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

man reichstag on Monday would dis cuss Germany's war aims. the debate was postponed to Tuesday. Meanwhile the imperial chancellor has gone on to headquarters, a fact which may be of some significance. Always prior to the opening of debate on important subjects in the reichstag, the chan cellor has visited main headquarters for conferences with Emperor William and Field Marshal Won Hindenburg.
 The political factions in Russia at last have come into agreement on points which have been in dispute be- tween them and the government over the forming of a cabinet and it is an- nounced that a coalition government will be immediately instituted. The country, however, is now threatened with a general railway strike, which was partly put into effect at midnight Sunday, notwithstanding a threat that the men taking part in it would be charged with treason.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
WATERBURY STRONG ON
 THE LIBERTY LOAN
Led New England Cities in Contribu-
 tions Saturday with $601 ,O00.

Boston, Oct. 8.-Waterbury, Conn.,, headed the honor list of New England cities and towns today when the Li- berty Loan committee tabulated re- ports of bond subscriptions for Sat- urday. The Connecticut city's total was $601, 900, greater even than the figure for Boston, which came second with $440,000. Lowell came third with subscriptions reported for the day amounting to $167,00O. The total for this district for the first week was $29, ,300, ,000.
 Waterbury's big day brought it's to- tai for the week up to s932, 900, almost equal to that of New Haven, which had $933,090, while Hartford led the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
SINKING OF BRITISH
 SCHOONER GEORGE EWART
Was Due to a Collision With an Un-
 known Steamship in . Storm.

An Atlantic Port. Oct. s.-Two of the crew of the British schooner George Ewart, sunk m collision with an unknown steamship in a storm Sept. 10 off the coast of Spain, reach ed here today on a steamer from a Mediterranean port. The Ewart, from St. Johns. N. F.. for Gibraltar, with a cargo of dried fish, had been reported sunk by submarine, but the men arriving here said the submarine came up after their ship had been so badly damaged in the collision that she had to be abandoned, and submerged again after finding the Ewart in a sinking condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
MERIDEN TOWN MEETING
 APPROPRIATES OVER $5oo ooo.
$3o.o0o of It for Increased Salaries for
 Teachers and Town Officials

Meriden. Conn.,, Oct. S-The annual town meeting in session tonight voted to hire the board of assessors on a permanent instead of part time basis, with a salary of $1.200 a year, and a clerk at the same salary figure. The board was instructed to make a re- appraisal of all property in Meriden, the first re-appraisaf ever known. Over half a million dollars was appropria ted for the new year, over $30,0OO of it being increased salaries for teachers and town officials. The sum of s. 1000 was voted for home gardens next sum- mer and $2,500 for Meridens' first open air school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
AMERICAN PATROL FIRED
 ON ITALIAN SUBMARINE
Which Failed to Answer Recognition
 SignaIs-kiIIed Two Men.

Washington. Oct. 8.-Vice Admiral Sims cabled the navy department to- day that an American patrol vessel on duty at night in the war zone, had fired on an Italian submarine which failed to answer recognition signals. killing one officer and one enlisted man.
 Secretary Daniels at once sent a message to the Italian ministry Of marine, expressing the deepest re- gret over the unfortunate occurrence and rendering his and the American navy's sympathy for the loss of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
NEW HIGH RECORD
 FOR cOTToNSEED OIL
Touched 19-1-2 Gents a Pound in tho
 Futures Market at New York

New York, Oct. s.-The price of cottonseed oil today touched 19 1-2 cents a pound in the futures market here, a new record. The October op- tion jumped 175 points under the in- f]uence of a strong crude market, on frost reports in the south, and efforts of shorts to cover. The recently an- nounced rule limiting fluctuations In the cottonseed oil market to one hum dred points in any one day has not yet gone into effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS
 BY COUNSEL FOR MEANS
As a Result of Failure to Get Posses
 sion of Papers.

Salisbury, N. C., Oct. S-Superior Judge Cline today reserved decision in the contempt proceedings brought by counsel for Gaston B. Means, accused of the murder of Mrs. Maud A. King of Chicago. as a result of their failure to get possession of certain papers in the case. The action was directed against Assistant District Attorney Dooling and other New York officials who came to Concord to assist in Means prosecution.
 The court said 1t probably would announce its finding tomorrow
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
AMERICAN EXCHANGE IS
 FALLING IN DENMARK.
The Danish Crown is Placed at . Pre-
 mium of 17 Per Cent.

Copenhagen, Oct. S.-American ex- change again fell today, reaching SIS, placing the Danish crown at a premi- um of IT per cent. Although trade relations between Denmark and the United States are virtually at a stand still, Danish bankers are deducting a further 10-point commission on checks and drafts, entailing a loss of fully 20 per cent. to those compelled to draw money from the United States. The state department at Washington has arranged for the payment of the sal aries of the diplomatic corps at par value.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
THIRTY MEXICAN TROOPS
 KILLED BY BANDITS,
Forty Others Captured - Government Force Was Almost Annihilated.

Presidio, Tex, Oct. 8.-Thirty Mexi- can government troops were killed and forty captured when bandits, claim ing to be Villa followers, attacked a federal command at San Antonio pass, opposite Candelaria, Tex. yesterday, according to a report today. Six of the bandits were killed and five wounded, according to this report which came from a native arriving from San Antonio pass. The govern ment force was in command of Col onel Mirani and was almost annihilat-, ed. he said.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
BOSTON MAN PRESSING
 HIS CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION
On the Ground That He Bought His
 Way Out of the Navy.

Boston, Oct. s.-John Cohen. arrest ed recently on a charge of attempting to evade the se1ective serv1ce law, made a novel claim in seeking a re- lease before Judge Morton in the Ututed States district court today. Cohen said he enlisted in the navy in 1913 for a seven years term. He bought his way out in 1916 and claim ed that until his full term of enlist ment expires he is still a member of the United States naval forces and consequently ksxempt from draft Judge Morton took the matter under edviSement
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
NEW RULES REGULATING
 DIARIES OF THE STATE
Were Considered at . Meeting of Milk Producers in Hartford.

Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. S.-NIilk pro- ducers to the number of 75 met this afternoon in the office of Dairy Com missioner StadtmueI1er to consider the commissions new rules regulating dairfes in this state. These regula- tions which arc devised to insure the sanitary handling of milk, were ap- proved by the dafrymen assembled but they were a. unit in stating that to be enforced would entail an added cost to them and would also Involve an increase in price to the consumer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
COUNT VOW LUxBURG
 gC- STILL IN ARGENTINA
But Officials Would Not Make Known
 His Exact Location.

Buenos Aires, Oct. S-Of1cials today admitted that Count Karl Won Lnx- burg, the former German minister to Argentina, is still in the country. His known.
 The admission was forthcoming when it was learned today that a search by a British cruiser of an out ward bound Spanish steamer had failed to locate Won Luxburg, who was supposed to have taken passage on the steamer last Friday and sailed from Montevideo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
ALL STRIKES OF ATLANTIC
 LONGSHOREMENS SETTLED.
Announcement Made by President of
 the International Union.

New York, Oct. S-P. J. OConnor, president of the International Long shoremen's union, who came to this city tonight to settle a strike Of long shoremen on the piers of the Clyde and Mallory steamship lines. announced that "all differences affecting long shoremen along the entire Atlantic coast, particularly at Newport News, have been amicably settled"
 MT. O'Ccnnor said the walkout in this city was the result of a misun- derstanding and that he would adjust it tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
AUSTRALIAN RABBITS
 FOR USE AS FOOD
Suggestion Made by Fl. c. Hoyle of
 New South Wales.

New York, Oct. S-Importation of Australian rabbits for use as food in the United States is suggested by. H. c. Hoyle, special commissioner for New South Wales, as a means of lowering. high meat costs in this country. MT. Hoy1e sent here to pro- mote trade relations with Australia, declared the Australian rabbit is yielding his country $15,o00,0O0 yearly as a food animal, whereas, like the jack rabbit of the Texas Panhandle. he used to be regarded as a pest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
N. G. LIEUTENANT SHOT
 WHILE CONDUCTING A RAID
on House Near Camp Wadsworth,
 N. C., in Search for Liquor.

Spartansburg. s. C., Oct B. Lieut.. Randall H. Mattson of the New Yorst National guard was shot and painfully wounded last night in leading a raid on a house near Camp Wadsworth in which it was suspected there. was con- traband liquor After being fired upon the lieutenant shot his assailant Will liam Lands, proprietor of the house. five times. and the man is not expected to live.
 The military and civilian authorities have been cooperating to break up the Illicit sale of liquor near the camp and Lieutenant Mattson and his de- tachment of infantrymen were accom- panied by city police