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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
What Keeps Him Sill

That mournful looking gentleman counting his fingers in the corner is MT. Bryan, estimating the number of Texas onion farms that might have been bought with the 1917 peace prize. Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
Suggestion to CreeI.

The American people, as 2 matter of fact, do not require any official how ever able. to tell them when to sing and when to weep. Let them have the facts and they will supply the emo tions.--Knickerbocke Press
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
Some of Their Own Medicine.

In the double dealing of the German chancellor the reichstag majority is getting q dose of the medicine Ger many has been handing cut to the world fol a long tim3.-ChIcago Her aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
He Talks Tco Much.

It's something of a wonder that tha eminent military genius, Colonel House, has apparently been entirely overlooked in the distribution of high commands.-Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

A Zurich telegram states that Count Tarnowski, formerly Austro Hungar- ian Ambassador at Washington has been appointed Minister at Stockh; Inn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

Baron Falkenberg. Swedish minister to Spain died <at Copenhagen recently. He was Swedish minister at Brussels at The Hague from 1905 to 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
JOSEPH SILVER CHAIRMAN
 OF JEWISH FESTIVITIES

We'll Known Norwich Teacher Ad-
 dressed Gathering in Carroll Hall.
 CarrolFs hall was packed to capac- ity on Sunday evening when the cere- monies connected with the Jewish New Year took place. The Jewish New Year began with sunset on Sun day evening and continues until Tues
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
State of Connecticut

All Residents of Connecti- : cut owning taxable securities : ITO liable to tax at local rates mfess the State Tax of four mills on the dollar has been paid to the State Treasurer
 ON OR BEFORE.
 SEPTEMBER 3Oth. The estates of those who neg iect to pay this tax must pay
 A HEAVY PENALTY. Balances in Banks (not in Savings Banks) are liable to this tax.
 Instructions and blank lists sent on application to State Treasurer at Hartford.
 F. s. CHAMBERLAIN,
 Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

Wesley Randall Cranska of Phila- delphia who spet the last ten days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Cranska, of Laurel Hill, has left town for Camp Meade. Annapolis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Harriet Taylor Buckingham of Pennington is the guest of her cou- sin, Mrs. William A. Aiken.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

Charles Colt, who has been passing the summer in Groton, Mass, has been the guest of his mother, Mrs Charles M Colt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

MT and Mrs. George s. Watts and family have returned to their home on Lincoln avenue for several days, after passing the summer at Noroton Heights.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

Order has been restored in the re- zion for which the Ctates of Panama and Sante Catharina were diSputing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17
\ TREAT TMENT
 FOR NERVES
Woman Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
 pound Helped Her.

West Danby, N. Y.-"I have had nervous trouble all my life until l took
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

If you are losing weight, are thin, pale and run down you are in danger.
 Father Johns Medicine will build new flesh and strength for you. It is a body builder and strength giver.
 It is safe for children, too, because it does not contain alcohol.
 Father John's Medicine is best for colds and throat troubles. 50 years in use.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-17

A Washington dispatch Sunday, states that George B. Utley. Executive Secretary of the American Library Association. formerly of Norwich, has just arrived from Chicago to help in the work under the War Department of raising $1,o00,000 for the erection and maintenance of libraries for. the United States troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

ia Easo, Tex. March I6.-B u-
verified reports OF "a new rev0iu-
fjoHGTE movement iu Mexico head
ed boy General Oregon. Felix Diaz
and with villa included I'm the alli-
aHce have been received here.
London. March I6.-tn discuss
ing the Irish situation in the house
81 commons today. Andrew B0nar
Law declared the attitude Of the
uati0naljSgS might compel am APP
PEAL To the country On the ground
that tbe aatioHaIists were unUiII-
ing to permit the government 10
get on with the war.
Boston. March 18.-Two bombs
we're exploded in the Suffolk
comfy court house late today.
First reports te the police we're
that two persons were killed and
"a number wounded. The doors
were locked and details withheld.
Washington. March I6.-THe
American government has made "a
further reply to General CarraH-
za's proposal 10 embargo ship
ments Of food and munitions to
the European beiiigeTents az
means Of bringing about peace. II
viii not be made public until after
it has reached Mexico City. The
United States has declined any
such action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

London March Is. g % q. m.5--0ns
of the most remarkable features Of the
Russian revolution. says Reuter- s.
Petrograd correspondent mas been tae
speed with which the people have re-
sumed normal life. Order is the watch
word of the day The correspondent
continues
still more remarkable looking
back over the events Of the past few
days lis the way IN which the same
spirit of good order prevailed through
the hours when the revolt was at its
height Unorgauized crowds ut re-
VOTERS seemed TO sake pride lu doing
things regularly.
FOR instance. in alt sections of the
city the crowds Communicated all mo-
tor cars on the streets but in every
case took the names of the occupants
and promised to report the names and
circumstances 10 the duUa committee
and facilitate the return of tie car
I'm tae view OF the p0puEace the
revolution was practically blo0dIess.
Certainly there has been some loss Of
life, but 10 IS Insignificant IN popular
estimation as compared with the ire
meudous results obtained. Fer some
weeks past everybody in PetrOErad
realized that d crisis OF some kind vas
approaching The temper, even of the
most patient people in the world be-
comes frayed when they are obliged
10 stand three or four hours IN TEN
perature 10 or % below zero waiting
for bread. which often was not OBJ
tanned Potatoes had risen 10 eight
and nine times their ordinary price
and other food commodities we're at a
cost practically prohibitiYe to the poor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16
RUSS PUBLIC BEING
INFORMED OF NEWS

London March 16.- Despite the non
appearance Of newspapers the public
Of Russia Is better informed Of what is
ratEs on that ever before. For this
purpose special squadron Of motor
cars have. been Communicated by the
executive committee and these cars
go about the city distributing printed
bulletins free 70 everybody.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16
MANN ACT;
rs SENT TO PRISON

uanFiIIe. Ill., March 16-Harry
Adams. az Herrin H. was fouud
guilty Of violating the Mann act by
jury in the federal district court to-
day and was sentenced TO FIVE years
in the Leaveuworth federal prison Tie
was charged with transporting WON
an from Cape Giriardeau. Mo, to
Cairo. III, and then to Harrin for Inn
moral parposes-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

A4rora IN March 10 Notices
3sTe posted to-day by the Burlington
l@i-road announcing that all employees
@ao Tail 20 respond fer duty after
p m SATURDAY the time set for The
ttala1en s strike thereby terminate
.ae'F employment with the railroad
company"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

DEMANDS REJECTED
Roads Refuse Workers Of
fer-Eyes on Wilson as
Strike Plans Move.

Chicago, March 16-Pe Persistent
reports Uf disseBsIGH in the ranks
of the hundreds of local brother
mood Chairmen attending tine cN-
ecuJtYc meeting here today tu
rati3y the strike order were eir-
cHlaled En- tine corridors 0i the
Masonic temple where the meet
ing was held Timothy Shea, as
sistant president of the aremcu.
and other bigh officials denied the
reports but they would not down.
Representative of the Kansas City
locals the most powerful west Of So.
Louis. We're said TO have instructions
TO oppose the strike, Denver was said
TO have similar instructions
Some Of tae 5hairmRu were said to
insist that the brotherhood chiefs now
in New York had nQ right to call a
strike ON the basis Of the vote taken
last summer. The passage OF the
.Adamson law. it's course I'D the courts,
and the international situation were
said 90 have changed the aspect of
the situation TO such am extent that
the sentiment OF last summer could
scarcely be expected to remain as i'd
was.
Affects 5000 ChIcagoans.
Approximately 4000 miles of track
used and owned by - trunk lines and
10 railroads aLassed as switching or
bel. roads are included iu .he chicago
switching district which come under
the strike order The initial order
would affect some 5000 men
Withdraw From Agreement
New York. March 49, Reports
from various parts or tile country uv
the rara.sv managers 5nafrafea. thew
a,..rsr-f .-raaniza8 withdrawal hv
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...... ..--r.-r,.,..+ r., s+-5I-s
.r.. r..rs-.rs grara Informed ea9f
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-s -.5..s -t--- -.,.,,l ...r4s.e .hs-. bad
--...t...... rs @rft r.s.,es h.. af.a,.
-
.rs.. -.-.t...fa-e and arufraara on
e.is-.ara.ga. ac.8raGae to word reach
ing tHa managers. and Oh the illinois
Central HE Hremeu have auaeuuced
their Intention 10 Withdraw.
Doesn't Believe IT,
t.rs-,.1 tt., gs44 r. I'd
.r.l. r7...5.--,
7-1+-af ...
a'-- .. t.''ti4 lt+
..-.. I--t -.
lat-.- ~ 7 zT a..
pr. - 1901 ..-s e.r.s
'a-5 --s. ..r..r +.
M. rs &c.. r..ooti-
H. --fr+..eF. rF tba
'.i.-1 .-..f--....s
'...als
"Ea' ..a-- nave lal's"- --
.-1t,.e...z r-er-a4 sg5
.....r.-.- taa- ,rFlf f.a ur railroad
--...,---...-+.,...-. frTr, Ars#ne rs naIl-
Fa.r.rs. E+ = O'Clock SATURDAY. night
f..t..s Hra-.faor wilson saeeassfalIv
-,-t.l-.,aa - sEe railroad managers
and lho.r mea make "a 4 ,il.I 7ae.sa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16
RUSSIAN PEOPLE QUICKLY
RETURN To ROUTINE after
WINNING I'M REVOLUTION

1.-THE explanation of the FotubIe new
minister of agriculture h H5ttlcL.
were NOS calculated either so relieve
the present hunger oE the anxiety ioT
the future. lie asrr5sa8 the delay lu
the arrival of fgur 70 -ag#storm. as
though sHCwstarms ia Russia liz Feb
ruars were uupara5 latai u.-nomeugus
The people Ia tGe streets were not the
only ones who sgu.rued under tats
sort of explanation The 5uma eadars
as we'll regarded Che situation a@ in
ezcusable and President Eoar5aaE8
finally felt Justified In going 70 5ae
length ut Offering his whole hearted
assistance u putting into effect Hpe-
clal emergency measures for lncresa-
ing the food supp5E
minister Of the Interior Protopapon
was absent from Saturday conference
on the food question ". brotopopoI
is wealthy manufacturer and q cour-
tier Hita q reputation Tor debonair
dupLlcltv
Residing 5u th6 TaarsEoa- pal
ace he Wa5 reported lately as spending
q large part Of his time iuauIziuz iu
spsrieuallstie frances. Equally detest-
ed DE he partta3eutar#an and The
people he never appeared ia the duna
slGce his ministerial appointment
with such an administration OF
agriculture and the interior au4 with
the premier a nanentlay If was NOT SUR
prjstHg that The food prospects were
regarded by members ol the duma with
the greatest alarm and ever dlsmav.
While the duua leaders were discuss
ing the food situation the people ia the
streets were getting more and more
v0luhIe in their protests against the
whole situation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

london. March TH. lf:55 90. M
THs Indication 81 Emperor Nich-
a.ae and the appointment Of Grand
urEa #5lHaaias regent has not
v.t been carried into effect
thong. {. has been decided on hy
tHa executive power, Andrew
H.ua- faw. chancellor Of the eE-
ahaaHUr announced today sH the
house aE commons.
uesH#zraH- Thursday, AarCB IS,
ta London, sEarcH l8. II:4e "a.
The oIG regime of CUuserTH-
aras haas been suppIanted bF "a
government Of liberals. II. Eeren-
zHl. fHn HaH minister OF Justice IT,
SOC #4a#. lie accepted the port
faIfa au Che stipulation that there
should He absolute freedom Of
speech and Of the press and full
political amnesty he cabinet has
been chosen exclusively from flle
present and past members Of the
6aua was aamed by the exec
usiFa committee Of the dumas jn
conjunction with other deputies
and representatives of the work
IaE mau and the soldiers which
held au aI night session
Professor Paul NtuEoG the nsa
foreign minister. and ID saugaroE
the aeH minister Of agriculture. have
become especially prominent a. cham
plors OF the rights Of tha people.
Divided on Form.
White the duma and Che working
mems committee agreed upon the cab.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16
Stay Make Appeal.

A general impression prevails in Of
fetal circles that the president. before
going further, viii appeal to both rail
roads and men not TO plunge she coun-
try into railway strike At this crsti-
cal junctuTe of international affairs
Decide on Action.
After the cabinet mad been In session
10 minutes. Secretary Wilson left say
ing that Secretary Baker would issue
a statement shortly en- the railroad
strike situation
Hope was expressed that strike
paTalyzing the commerce OF fGe coau-
try could be aFerted.
Secretary Wilson said rlat tbe aa-
ton decided upon met with with his
entire approval
TIE Hold Conference.
The action decided upon was ta have
Secretaries Lane and Wilson and Dan
iel willard and Samuel Gouuars, mem
beers Of the advisory committee of the
council or national defense. meet i'm
conference with representa- Of
both sides
This action was expected bv the
president and his advisers ro avert
the strike.
Secretary Baker announced after
the cabinet meeting that the council of
national defense. with 5He approval OF
president Wilson, had decided upon
this step Arrangements for confer
euces with the Representatives Of the
two sides VIII he made at once.
WIN Aver or Delay Strike.
The madiag0rs speaking for frasl-
dent Wilson wiz ask the brotherhoods
and the railroads To postpone the
strike If rheE cannot avert one on che
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16
raghI Frsi Af1ected.


Plans 10 combat such a strike were
completed bs the railroads If the
country last winter when the crisis
was a. arted Dy the action OF President
Wilson and the passage oil the adam
bcontnrad on Page savea)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-16

A 5 o ciated p as
Leased Wire Report
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
RED CROSS NURSE SLAIN
Crime Relieved to Have neen Conn
n'itfed by Soldier She Rrfused
to MnrrN.

DRESDEN. February 24-Miss Anna
hrllle. q nurse in one Of the local hos
pitals, is the victim of a brutal murder
nc young woman. who had recently
neen decorated with the silver medal
or the Red Cross by the Emperor for
her distinguished services. was found
literally hacked to pieces in a small
suburban park.
Inc crime Was evidently committed
ny soldier named NoSky. who dis
appeared on the day Of the murder
The soldier WAS brought to the hoSuitl
badly wounded four months ago from
the eastern front and fell in loye with
the pretty Red Cross sister who nurscd
him back to health
when he vas informed that he
would have to leave the hospital to
so to his native town TO rccuperatc
before his return to the front he asked
the nurse 10 marry him. aud new into
a rage when his proposal was refused.
Although general alarm was sent out
al once, the murderer has not been
caught so far. and the police believe
he may have committed suicide.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
HOUSE VOTES 100000
FOR FO0D-COST INQUIRY
Adopted as Amendment to Sundry
Civil Appropriation Meas
ures. S3 10 51
MUST BE APPROVED BY SENATE
II Action Is Favorable, Federal
Trade Commission Will immedi-
ately Start Investigation, Which
is Expected to Last Six Months.

WASHINGTON. February .i-The
House tonight adopted as an amend
mont 10 the srndry civil appropriation
b!ll, an appropriation OF $500. 900 for
an investigation by the Federal Trade
Commission Of the high cost % food
The vote waa s3 to 81.
The investigation was ordered by
President Wilson. who directed that
Darti>ular attention he given TO charges
of combinations TO control food prices
Th" Department of Agriculture was
asked 10 assist The Trade Commits
sion has outlined an investigation to
last SIX months. and go into every de-
tail of food production and distribu-
tion.
II the appropriation is approved by
the Senate. the commission will start
Immediately on the inquiry. taking up
first the pncking industry. The Agri-
culture Department. has pursued a food
investigation for months. bat lack IF
inquisitoriai powers mas handicapped
IT, The Department OF Justices inves-
,iration has been confined solely to
law violations. The Trade Commission
has poHcr to take M ELL phases
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to-day received reports from its
investigators iu Chicago. Buffalo. De-
troit. Pittsburgh. Cleveland and other
large railroad ccu;ers. saying that the
freight congestion uaS being ranidly
rchcF"d The commission issued 4
statement expressing it's confidence in
the car service commission o. the
American Railway Association. saying
inc organization was doing much OK
cellent worh for tho general public"
In the House Of Representatives. to-
DAY an unusual inci,'cnt in connection
WITH IN" situation Was = prayer for
rei"f OF tho food situation delivered
IN the House by Chaplain Couden. who
asked that the authorities in state and
nation might tini ways to bring prices
within reach OF tho needy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
fRy Associated Press |


ASiiINGTON. February 2t.-A
resolution, authorizing the President
ia use tho armed forces Of the
United StateS to protect the COM
mrrrc. property mud lives or the
citizens Of the Unitcd states wns In
troducch to-day In the Senate hy
senator Fall. Republicans.
senator Fairs resolution point. to
the deprc'Iation> ON the rnUiurrrc 0F
the Initrd states by submarines OF
the ccntrnl powers. md authorizes
the President "to Instruct and dI-
rect the commanders of the uru,cd
NcssciS hri"nEing 70 the Quilted
states" 10 protect American Ahius
and proprrt. and "to take. srixc. or
bring into port. or destroy" if m-
:'Iic TO seize, mn. armed vessels OF
either uf th' central powers, ami
particularly of the Imperial Gcrmnn
,So'crnmcnt. which have committed
or are threatening to commit dcpre-
hntions against ShtpS carrying iiucr-
leans or American PROPERTY.
II would mnI,c il IrGni also for
the commander mud crew of my
merchant American vessel to con
pose and defend any search. re-
Strnint. seizure, or attack, which
shall hc attempted on surI, vessel,
by any armed ship OF the central
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
Would Authorize Use Of Armed
Forces to Uphold Rights Of u. S.

powers mud to "rcpcI Iy fore. any
1ssnuft or hostility" sn committed,
and to "subdue and capture ar dc
stroy such vessel
On the nr,ny side the President
would he authorized "in tho event
of II declaration OF war nrsnin>t the
Unltcd states" or or Invasion or
imminent danger OF invasion "di.-
covered in his opinion to exist" he
fore the neat session Of Congress,
to caii into service. In addition TO
tho regular arm! and the National
Guard. 3O0,n0O men tn serve not
more thnn three years or during the
continuance Of the "cxi.tin. DIFF
fcrenccs" with the central powers.
The resolution says that when
Germany and her Miles ..shnII dis
:,NUw' and cnuse their commanders
"fo refrain from tho Ia,vIcSs dcprc-
dntions and outrnGcs hitherto en-
rnuraScd aud anthorlHed' and shall
cnusc "thc laws OF nntions to bc
observed then the commanders Of
merchant ships may nc directed "to
submit 10 amy regular search" by
central power war vessels mud to
rcfrniu from .'any force or capturc-
The net will continue in force for
ak months and until the end OF
the next session OF Conyrcss there
after,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25
CITY STOPS ACTIVITIES
AS TRIBUTE TO FUNSTON
For Two Minutes San Francisco Is
Silent as Army Officers
Body Is Buried.
MILITARY ESCORT TO GRAVE
Services Read in Driving Rain. but
sun Flashes Out for Moment as
Presidio Artillery Booms Out Final
Salute Of Thirteen Guns.
fBy Associated Prrss.1

SAN FRANCISCO, February "a
The body OF Major-General Frederick
Funston. who died in San Antoaio.
TEX. last Monday night, was Inferred
IN the National Cemetery ut the PresT-
dic here to-day at 1890 T. M The ser.
vices were read in a driving rain. but
The sun flas out for Il moment from
n rift in the clouds as the Presidio ar
iillcry Doomed out final salute OF
thirteen guns.
Although the generals rank called
Tor military escort of $1,000 men, it
included only n brigade OF Coast Ar
tillery and bluejackeis. The remainder
OF the garrison usually assigned to
forts around San Francisco Bay is on
the Mexican border. One major-Gen-
cral. three brigadicr- generals an.l y
renr-admiral stood barehcaded beside
the grave with the immediate family
when the Rev. William Kirk Guthrie
read the brief commitment service of
the Presbyterian Church.
Flags ami banners of many semi
military organizations, crepe hound.
We're masscd in the near BACKGROUND.
eircieG by the blucjackets and artil-
leIymon. Three vollcys OF rir,c fire
followed the roar of artillery which
was a signal for the cessation OF all
possible activities IN the city for a
period OF two minutes
ALONG ROUTE WHERE III:
Cl1Ef'Iit.D FIRE OF 1905
Til" route OF the funeral cortegc to-
day lay alcnS Van Ness Avenue. along
"nc sid" Of which ,;cacral Funstcn's
engineers dynamited the buildings dir-
'iig tho hr" OF 1906 and checked tho
aain"s. His grave ovcrlooks the canp-
nS grounds. where slept thousands OF
refugees whom he fed sheltered and
clothed.
Inc caSket was taken from the City
iiail rotuIda at 10 o'clock. \ Gordon
OF mounted police preceded n guard
bearing major generals hag. two
white stars on rcd field. General J.
Franklin Ecll and his aid. the Third
Coast Artillery Eand two regiments
OF artilierymen, and the sailors and
their band preceded the caskct hi
rcct'y after came the generals horse
Shroudcd in black. \ pair OF black
riding boots with dangling spurs. were
reversed in tho stirrups. mourncrs in
automobiles followed. aud companies
from various military and patrio,ic
organizations hrouEh, up The rear
In the First rrc.hyterinn c,bu,h
single lamp burned high in the cbau-
'ci coast artillcrymcli guarded th,
'h'rhhcc3 Here Ia: generals irimc-
oia'" realtiNcS awaited the caSItct
horh" ~ eight enlisted men The hon
wary iailh"arcrS were: Rear Admiral
fuilaW, commanding tho PaciH. k.-
serve Fleet: Rricadior-Cicncrals Sihc-;
evans and Long: Coloncls Jonn r.
Knight. Guy L. IGdy and Captain Fity.
hnrh Ice. General Funston'S personal
aid.
The services at the church we're
hr:rl. Two Of tho generals fayoritc
HYMNS were sung. Load E.indly Ijcbt,
and Just for To- pay"