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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
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PROBES INTO
NEAT COST

Chicago, July 1S.-Auditors of the
federal trade commission today began
examining the books of the big pack
ing houses of Chicago to determine
the cost IT Il producing PROD and ~ marketing
meats ssllapnp4dlIitt and its ib9i7products., Their &C.
tion is the initial step in a far-reach-
ing investigation into the cost Of the
producing of food, steel, iron, coal and
oil. in accordance with an order of
President Wilson to ascertain what
constitutes fair profit.
The inspection books and records
will include not only packers, but cat
tie reserve, commission men and
wholesale and retail dealers.
Later. in the week other members
of the commission are expected here
to assist in the investigation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
CRONNA WOULD
HELP CERMANS|N
OPPOSING BILL
Starts Filibuster Upon Measure
to Provide Aeroplane Fleet
for Army in France
LA TOILETTE JOINS HIM
IN HIS LATEST MOVE

Washington, July 18.-The admin
istration aviation bill providing $64,-
100000 for great aeroplane fleet
was taken up in the senate today,
with the leaders hoping for immedi-
ate passage. so that the measure may
be ready for the presidents sigma
ture by tonight. A small group of
Insurgents, led by Senators l1afoi-
lette and Gronna, however, may delay
passage by reopening debate on the
question OF conscription. y
The bill was sent to congress with
a request that its coD,
expedited In order that conscription
of the air fleets, which officials de-
clare, will turn the balance of power
against Germany, may be begun with
out unnecessary delay.
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French Front, July 18.-Details of
the organization of the German form
alton known as "StOsstruppen," or
"shock units" indicates that the Ger
man army at the front is now divided
into superior and inferior grades OF
soldiers. ~J..
A shock unit especially formed for
difficult operations which the ordinary
regiments evidently are regarded as
unqualified to undertake are formed
Of the regular battaliOns, They are
ALL unmarried men, and if married,
are childless, and this distribution As
made for ti), reason when they are
sent into action they encounter over
whelming chances OF losing their
lives. They resemble in fact, the
'forlorn hope" of old time wars. ex-
cept that they are not volunteers
~ Shock Units.
German prisoners assert that SOL
diers who are insubordinate or who
do not take kindly to the discipline
of the army are sent into the ranks
of these special units destined to sac
rifice themselves in attacks on spe-
cially important positions or attempts
which hitherto have generally prov
ed vain, to recapture positions such
as the Chemins des Danes from the
French
Until now, the German army has
ha% attached to it one or two bat
talions of these shock units Hence
forth. according TO the newest situa-
ton, each Germany corps is to organ
ize shock unit of its own. These
shock units are never, used for the
holding of a small sector of the line.
They go into action only when diff
ficult operation is to- be executed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
FIVE TRUE BILLS
FIRST DAYS GRIND

Fargo, N. D., July 1s.-Five true
bills resulted from the first days
grind of the federal grand jury, ac-
cording to rumors last night. The
names of those indicted and the Of
fenses charged were not given out
last night as no arrests had been
made.
Violations in various forms of the
federal liquor laws, the white slave
law, and even the antitrust law are
said to be brought to the attention of
the present grand jury. The district
attorney has given out no information
as to the nature of the cases which
he is now bringing before the probers.
but it has all been rumored for some
time that federal special agents have
been busy all over the northwest the
past few months. y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
WEAR
. PRISON CARB FOR
PICKET 0FFENS[S

Washington, July 1S-Decision was
still pending today on the question of
an appeal in the case of 16 suffragists
sentenced to 60 days in Jail for parti-
cipation in the bastile demonstration
in front of the White House yester-
day. CARRIED in the heavy, one-piece
prison dress, the women were put to
work in the District of Columbia sew
ing room today Dudley Field Malone,
collector of the port of New York.
who testified yesterday in behalf of
the prisoners and conferred with Pres
ident Wilson in regard to the case, is
said to have rendered his resignation
as collector to carry on the fight for
the >suffragists.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
Costs
Him Chance to Fight

New York, July 1S.-The impatience
of John Bryant, private in the regular
army, to get into the European strug-
gle without waiting for the entry of
his country into the war cost him the
chance to fight with his regiment.
Bryant was sent back to this coun-
try to answer for desertion. Bryant
said that early this year he was sta
toned with his regiment on Cover
nor's Island One day he shipped as
a fireman on a transatlantic steamer
going to France. When he reached
the French port the American consul
sent him back to this country.
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(By Associated Press.)


General Korniloff's armies in east
ern Galicia have been held up for a
time by the various heavy contin-
gents of German reserves to the
front, stiffening up the Austrian de-
fenses along the river Lonnica. -.
The heavy fighting is continuing in
the region /of Novica and Kalusz, in
eastern Galicia, the Russian war Of.
flee announced today. The Russians
were driven from height in this re-
gion by strong attack. but by a
counter thrust they reoccupied the
eminence. The holding of this river
line is vital to the safety Of the Teu-
tonic positions, not only in this part
of the front, but northwest Of the
Galician border; but that stubborn re-
sistance would be offered there had
been anticipated.
Notable Activity.
Meanwhile, there is notable activ-
ity along the Franco-Belgian front.
The French at Verdun have Just open.
ed an important opera tiofl I'm the re-'
alignment Of the front northwest Of
Verdun, which has been disturbed s'by
German attack on Hill 3O4 late last
month. The French carried their sue
Cessful counter attack along the line
and drove two-thirds of a mile into
the German line from Avoucourt wood
to the west OF Hill 304.
The new ground Is being firmly
held, several counter ,thrusts under
taken by the crown princes troops
being repu1sed last night. s'
+ On the western front there Is not.
able aerial activity and heavy work
is done by the artillery. particularly
along the lines In Eelgium. -:
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Michael Is to Pave
Way for Dictator

Amsterdam, July 1S.-According to
news brought by arrivals from Ber-
lin. belief in liberal circles there is
that Chancellor Michaelis is merely
stop-gap to prepare the way for
something in the wayliQf a dictatOFs3
ship, with Gen. Ludendorf in supreme
control.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
TWENTY
MILLIONS IN
FARM LOANS

Washington, July 1S-Five per cent
loans to farmers under the federal
farm loan system are being approved
by the federal board here at the rate
of 100000 a day, the board an
nounced today. With more than
$100, 100000 affected by applications
for loans that are waiting for review
ing, the board up to the close Of
business July had started 432 farm
loan associations, whose loans aggre-
gat $20,699,437.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
DECLARATION Of
NEW CHANCELLOR
TO Be FOR PEACE

Easel, Switzerland, July 1&-The
Neutes ,NachsghMchten Of Munich
says that the declaration Of the new
German chancellor. DR.. Michaelis, be-
fore the reichstag tomorrow will bs
for peace, having the same general
trend as the resolution prepared by
the parties of the left
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Creat Explosion
In German Factory

Amsterdam, July 1S.-The Neus
Tageblatt of Stuttgart. Germany, re-
ports that on Saturday great explo-
sion occurred at the Wilhelm Welt
fenbach factory The building was
destroyed Neighboring houses were
damaged greatly and windows were
broken in the nearby village of Suede
helm.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
TRIBAL COURT MEETS
Many Minor Misdemeanors Among
Indians on Trial

Fort Yates, S. D., July 1S-Many
misdemeanors arising among the In
dams are on trial before the tribal
Indian court here. with Judge Gray
eagle of South Dakota presiding, and
Thomas Kidder Of Fort Yates taking
the place of Chief Justice John Grass,
who is too i'll to attend.
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Washington, July 1S.-A few isolat,
ed precincts in each of seven states
were today delaying the draft lottery,
but returns were coming In fast
enough to war S.nt the belief that the
drawing will be held before the end
of the week.
Sentiment is growing in congress
in favor Of adopting some means for
making aliens liable for service in
order to relieve the burden of com
munities with a large foreign lopu-
lation immune from conscription. but
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Isolated Precincts Delaying Lot
terry Under Selective Con- .
scription Measure

Washington, D. c., July 18.--An
attack upon the war department
policy Of training national guards
men, lin the southern camps and
the method Of compiling the army
quota estimates continued today
In the senate. Senator Lodge said
the estimate method was prepos-
terous, and created the opinion
that the "rolls" had been padded.
Senator Watson expressed the be,
lief that there was something back
of the plan other than military
reasons.
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American. Destroyer
Saves British Craft

New York, July 18.-The British
steamship, Cranmore, previously re-
ported sunk by German U-ooat,
was saved from destruction by an
American destroyer, which was con-
voying her through the submarine
zone. according to members of her.
crew.
The Cranmore was attacked, they
said. June 7, about 108 miles west
of Ireland, five of her plates being
stove in by torpedo, but the U-boa'
that fired it did not appear and did
not press the attack, owing to the
presence of the American warship.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-18
Teutons Rush Reserves in Large
Numbers to Stiffen Austrian
Defense
HEAVY FIGHTING
CONTINUES ALONG FRONT
Notable Activity Along Franco
Belgian Front Following
Short Lull in Operations

Washington, July :1s.-Britlsh
armored motor detachments are
taking part in the Russian offens-
es in eastern Galicia, according
to semi-official informa alton re-
ceived today from Petrosrad oy
the Russian embassy here. 1t 10
the first mention of British forces
in Russia.
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TOTAL WRECK.

Ymuiden, Holland. July 1S.-The
German merchantmen. Magdalena
Blumenpeal. which went ashore off
Vandevoort, while attempting to run
the British blockade from Rotterdam
to Germany, is a total wreck. The
crew, one of whose members was
wounded. has been landed. The mer-
chantman was one of the II mer-
chant men which put out from Rot
terdam. most of which we're either
stranded sunk or captured by British
destrOyers
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
NIANTIC
Funeral of William E. AIden-Recent
Visitors to the Village and Grove.


The funeral of William E. Alden took
place at his cottage in the Grove on
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. KNAPP
penberger conducted the service. The
body was taken to New London We'd
nesday, and Thursday morning Mrs.
w. E. Alden accompanied the body to
Southbridge, Mass, for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Linicus and Mr.
and Mrs. Henry EShenfelder of New
LZadon, were in the Pines Wednes-
day, attending the funeral OF Mrs, AL
den.
Mrs. C. H. Baker of Hartford, for
many years summer resident of the
Grove, is visiting Mrs. w. H. Dor
man.
Frank A Aston of Middletown spent
Wednesday at his cottage.
Henry E. Smith returned Wednesday
to his home in New Haven after a
short stay at his cottage
Visiting in Norwich.
Mrs. c. A. Leonard left Thursday
for visit to her son. Or. w. w.
Leonard in Norwich.
r. L. Manwaring is passing the win
ter in Bridgeport with DR.. and Mrs.
P. A. Kumpitsch
Lawrence Spencer has taken up his
school after visit to his home in Sa-
lem.
Mrs. Arthur Saunders and son, Ar
thur Clyde, are able to be out after
an attack of grip.
Miss Amy Rogers of New London
visited in the village Tuesday.
j. D. Griswold of Boston. spent Sun
day in the village.
Mrs O. M. Case is in Hartford
Miss Laura G. Smith has gone to
North Wilbraham, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Whiting are
passing the winter in Hartford. Mrs
Whiting is i'll with grip.
Phil Morgan, of Meriden, passed the
holidays in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
GOSHEN
Ten-1nch Ice Cut Dec. 3oth from YAM
tio Ceve-Shower Given Bride-eIect
Abel Rodman Marriage. !


A surprise party was given Edward
Mccall, Jr., at Mount View farm FRI
day evening, There was a good num-
her of young people present and a
most enjoyable evening was spent.
Ice from Yantic Cove.
One farmer began filing his ice
house Dec. 30th. The ice was cut in
a sheltered cove on the Yantic river,
was 10 inches in thickness and of extra
quality.
Shower for Miss Rodman.
At the home of William T. Curry
Saturday evening a miscellaneous
shower was given Miss Alice N. Rod
man in honor of her approaching mar
riage. Miss Rodman supposed it was
TO be a meeting of the Willing Work
ers to plan for an oyster supper.
Many useful and handsome presents
were received, including a purse of
$40. Lloyd P. Abel, the groom to- be,
with his prospective bride, sat under
an deliberately decorated arch, and
they were showed with confetti as they
oeftly undid the numerous packages.
After refreshments had been served,
games were enjoyed. It is regretted
that Miss Rodman is to leave this
place, where she has resided for a
plumber of years, having taken an
active part in the church and social
life of the parish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
LIBERTY HILL
Sale of the Patrick Brown Farm
Pop Corn and Candy Sale.

The annual business meeting of the
Liberty Hill church was held Mon
day, January 1. An oyster dinner was
served at the hall, after which the
gathering went to the church and pro-
ceeded with the business. G. B. Dr.
mon, chairman of the trustees, called
the meeting to order and Horace
Fsoote, clerk and treasurer, gave his
report, which showed all bills paid to
date and a small balance in the treas
ury. Mrs. ]. George, secretary and
treasurer OF the Christian Endeavor
society gave her report, also Mrs. Win
throp Davill gave her report as secre-
tary and treasurer of tho Sunday
school Mrs. John Clark reported for
the Ladies Sewing circle. The fol-
lowing officers were elected, for the
Horace Foote: collector ]. George
Clark; organist Mrs. Wallace Pal
mer; chorister, J. George Clark; ush-
er, with power to appoint assistants,
Frank Dayou- The trustees are G.
B. Dimon.. John Clarke and Fred Green.
During the meeting a solo was given
by Mrs. Charles Goodrich, which was
sung In fine voice and was greatly en-
joyed
Happenings of the Week.
Mrs. Fred Hausman of willimantic
and her daughter. Mrs. John Johnson,
of Mansfield. were visitors at Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Holbrook's, Wednesday
Mrs. E. A. Noyes and Mrs. Hattie
Starkweather went to South Man
chester Friday as guests of Mrs
Moves daughter, Mrs. F. A. Verplanck.
On account of sickness, Rev. John
III. Knott was unable to preach Sun
day. The c. e. meeting was held in
the evening. Next Sunday, If the
pastor Is able, he will preach New
Years sermon.
Winthrop Davou started to his
ice house Wednesday, but the rain
stopped work.
Farm Sold.
Mr.. Watsky. who owned what is
known as the Patrick Brown farm,
sold it Monday to New York purchas-
erS.
Miss Annie M. Harvey was unable
to commence school this week on ac-
count of severe cold.
Pop Corn and Candy Social.
There was pop corn and candy So
cial at the hall friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Legrand Chappell of
Montville, were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. G. B. Dimon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
FITCHVnLE
Representative Sweeney Attends
Opening Sessions of Legislature
Communion Sunday at Baptist
Church.

Representative John J. Sweeney has
been in Hartford the past few days
attending the opening Of the legisla-
ture.
Communion Service Tomorrow.
At the Baptist church Sunday there
will be worship and preaching at II
o'clock. Communion at the close of
the sermon. Sermon topic, Christian
Faith and Duty. Sunday school at
~. Is. Evening praise and preaching
service at o'clock. The pastor will
preach sermon on Resolutions for the
New Year.
The prayer meeting will be held
Thursday evening at 1.30. Topic,
Praying in the Spirit.
Miss Mary Kingberger has returned
home after spending several days with
relatives in Fall River, Mass
Mrs Mary Maria is visiting rela-
tives in Uncasyille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thompson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Winchester and
daughter have returned to their home
in Willimantic after spending the hol-
iday with relatives here.
Patrick Sullivan of New York, for
merly of this place, has been spending
a few days in town.
John J.. Fields has been in Hartford
for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06


Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall celebrat-
Years. They received fifty dollars in
yer. Dancing was enjoyed in the ev-
ening and refreshments were serv-
ed.
Miss Harriet Reynolds is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Harris Woods, in
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Ora Harding returned to
West Newton, Mass. the first of the
week after spending the holidays al
her home in Sterling City.
Home From Norwich.
Maurice Peck of Norwich was home
the first of the week to attend the
golden wedding of his grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall.
Mrs. J. w. Martin, Miss Jennie
Parker, Mrs. William Marvin, Mrs
Charles Morgan. Mrs. James Miller
Mrs. Chester Beclzwith, Rosemary and
Helene Ely are i'll.
Cuts Finch Ice.
James Daniels filed his ice house
the first of the week with seven inch
ice.
Mrs Louise Jewett returned to
Deep River the first of the week after
a visit with her daughter. Mrs. John
Infancy.
Miss Ruth Harding and sister, Grace
returned Monday to their schools to
MiddletoWn.
Thelma and Hamilton Bill returned
to Deep River Sunday after spending
a week with their grandparents, MIR
and Mrs. LodoWick Bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
PENDiETON HILL
Holiday Week Notes-Norwich Man
Buying Hens and Chickens.


Charles Cottrel1, who has been in
past year, is now driving Malcolm
Thompson's four-horse team.
Miss Alice Chapman is substituting
at the Hill school this week.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson Palmer of
South Royalton, VT, is spending the
holidays at the Palmer homestead
Recovering Health.
Friends Of Mrs. Robert Bruce Milne
turn to good health, after a long and
painful illness.
Rev. E. P. Mathewson preached an
excellent New Years sermon Sunday.
The audience spoke of it with great
enthusiasm.
Norwich Man Buys Fowls.
Mr.. Colt of Norwich has bought
numerous hens and chickens on the
Hill this week.
Miss Cecil and Miss winnifred Pal
ner returned to their respective
schools Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Harris Boardman and two chill
dren and Miss Sarah Il. Palmer spent
Christmas at the home of Mr.. George
0. Wheeler in Stonington, returning
to their home late in the week.
Miss Susan Cook is employed as
hookkeeper in Westerly.
John N. Lewis automobile played
Santa Claus car for several families
on the Hill Christmas morning.
George A Wheeler was a guest at
the Palmer homestead recently.
George Kinnear and Moves Wheeler
returned to Storns College, Tuesday
John Kinnear returned to the Wheeler
school the same day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
WEDDING.
AbeI-Rodman.

The marriage of Lloyd p Abel
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah s.
Abel, of Bozrah, and Miss Alice N.
Rodman of Goshen took place We'd
nesday evening at the home Of Dea-
con James Y, Thomas The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John H. Knott,
pastor of the Exeter and Liberty Hill
gin housekeeping at once at their new
home in BoZrah.
Noted Here and There.
William C. Thomas has entered the
employ of the Hopkins & Allen COM
pany in Norwich.
P. A. Lathrop sold a yoke of oxen to
Representative William T. Curry
left for the Capitol City Tuesday to
begin his official duties.
A. ]. Randall was New London
visitor Monday.
Seriously Ill.
w. I. Mott is seriously i'll at his
home at Hillside farm.
Arthur J. Randall, who has been
spending the holidays at his home, re-
turned Tuesday to Storrs college
Archie Walkinshaw and Harold
Bowen OF Springfield were visitors
here during the past week.
Willette Carpenter, formerly of this
place, who has been working in Yer
friends in this place.
Mrs. B. r. York returned Tuesday
after spending the holidays at her
home in Maiden, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H Mccall
were visitors in Hartford Tuesday.
E. H Mccall was in New Haven
Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
SALEM
New Years, Sernon-Norwieh Minis
ter to Preach Tomorrow Church
Social at Grange Hail..

Rev John g. HEIR of Gardner Lake
prea khed a New Years sermon in the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing.
!. The Y. p. S. c. e. meeting Sunday
evening was led by Mrs. Viola Bee
be.
Norwich Pastor to Preach.
Rev. e. j. Ayres Of Norwich will
occupy the pulpit Sunday morning.
Mrs. Mary Darling has returned aft
er ten days visit with her aunt. Mrs.
H. A. Rix. Of Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Murray and
children were callers in Norwich on
Wednesday.
Charles Harvey is serving as juror
in Norwich.
Mrs. Henry Rogers was a week end
guest of her sister, Mrs. William Sis
son, of North Plains.
Guest From Greenwich.
James Clark of Greenwich is spend
Ing a few days with his brother, Ma
thaniel Clark.
Miss Alice, Rix returned to her
home on SSIem street Sunday, after
spending a few days with relatives in
Chesterfield.
Richard Tihbetts was caller in
Montville Sunday
Floyd and Theodore Bailey of Nor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06
SOUTH GRIsWOLD

Mrs. Victor Campbell and children
were callers at the parsonage Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Gustafson enter
tanned a relative from New Haven
over the week end
Miss Grace S. Thompson returned
Monday to South Anrover, Mass,
where she is a teacher in the High
school.
Benjamin w. Young a booklzeeper
for Swift and Co, of Willimantic,
spent the week end at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. F. Pierce were call
ers at Sterry H. Kinnie's on Saturday.
Miss Gladys L. Thompson has re-
turned to Simmonds College, Boston,
where she is senior.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Burdiclx were
Sunday guests of MIR. and Mrs. A. G..
Greene Sunday.
Theron and Byron Kinnie returned
to Norwich Academy Monday, after
the Christmas vacation.
Miss Bessie and Daisy Benjamin
have returned to their schools at
Mortified and Wauregan.
The Bethel school commences Mon
day, after two weeks vacation.
Several local farmers have been
busy getting ice.
Clarence Luther has returned to his
school in Norwich, after short va
cation.