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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

sanguinary l. 1ses inflicted are lacking in the statement of the war office.
 Wednesday saw a return of fighting along the Angio-German front and ex- cept around F'resnoy the fighting was mainly by the artillery.
 The French meantime have been busy consolidating the positions cap tured from the Germans in Tuesdays fighting near Chevreux, repulsing counter attacks and engaging in ar tillery duels. Northwest of Rheims, in the single instance where the infantry left the trenches, the French attack ed and captured German positions on a front Of more than 400 yards and brought back 100 prisoners.
 Although the fighting along the Ar ras front has been described as the most violent during the war, an nouncement has been made in the house of commons that the British casualties are fifty per cent. fewer than those in the battle of the Somme.
 The fighting in all the other theatres excepting in France continues of a desperate nature, although the opera tions in Macedonia, where heavy ar tiliery duels are in progress along the entire front, and in Rumania, where the Russians have broken through the Teutonic allied line at one place, 1n- dfcate the coming of general engage ments in short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
DENOMINATIONS OF LIBERTY
 BONDS $50 TO $1oo, ,ooo Will Mature in 30 Years-Government May Redeem Them in IS Years.

Washington, May 9.The $2,O0O, 900, = GOO issue of liberty loan bonds, Secre- tary McAdoo announced tonight, will be in denominations of from $50 to S100,000; will mature in thirty years and may be redeemed by the govern men in fifteen, will be subject to pay ment in four installments. and will carry the privilege of conversion into any bonds which may be issued later during the war at a higher rate of in terest
 Two per cent. of the subscription must be paid on application. The re- mainder will be paid as follows:
 June 28, IS per cent; July 30, 20 per cent: August 15, 30 per cent. and Aug ust 30 thirty per cent.
 The bonds will be dated June 15 and interest will be payable semi i-annually on June 15 and December Is.
 Two classes of bonds will be issued, coupon and registered. The lowest denomina tions of registered bonds will be s100, other denominations being $500, s1,00O, 5000, s1O00O, s5O,OOO and $100000 Coupon bonds. payable to bearer, will be issued in denOmina tiOnS of $50.$100.S500 and $1.0O0.
 In all other respects the tentative programme reached last night was virtually undisturbed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
TO SUPPORT BILLION DOLLAR
 SHIPRUILDING PROG RAM.
Leaders of Both Parties in Congress
 Promise President Wilson.

Washington, May 9.-Leaders of both parties in congress at a confer ence with President Wilson today promised to support the adninistra- lions billion dollar shipbuilding pro- gram-S Bills will be introduced imme- diatelv to give the shipping board e0t000. 900 for construction of ~J great steel and wooden cargo fleet.
 The shipping measures will be com pleted within a few days. They would empower the government to take over shipyards and the output of steel mills, if necessary.
 The shipping board plans to clear shipyard5 of construction actually un- der way. then to let contracts for stan dardization steel cargo vessels, all built alike and of a design permitting minimum time for completion One design for a ship Of $500 gross ton mage IS especially favored
 Building operations will be under the direction of Major General George Goethais, manager of the boards emer- gency ship corporation, who also has charge of the wooden shipbuilding pro- gram The present corporation will let contracts for the steel ships also. The board Is empowered to operate ships itself or to charter or lease them.
 David L. Ewing. a St. Louis railway man, was named by the board today as director of traffic for the emergency ship corpora tiOn-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
AVIATOR CARLSTROM AND
 ARMY STUDENT KILLED Machine Collapsed at an Altitude or About $500 Feet at Newport News

Newport News. Va. May 9.-Victor Carlstrom, aviator instructor at the Atlantic Coast saeronautical station here, and Carey B. Epes. of Newport News, an army student aviator, were almost instantly killed today, when their machine collapsed at an altitude of about 3,5O0 feet.
 Hundreds of persons in various sec tions of the city saw the accident. Carlstrom was giving Epes his first lesson. They rapidly rose to about $500 feet, and were flying smoothly, when the machine suddenly ccumpled up and plunged downward. As it fell observers saw the right wing sailing after it It had given way, and caused the remainder of the plane to col lapse.
 A few weeks ago Carlstrom received an appointment as first lieutenant in the Army Aviation Reserve Corps. He was considered one of the best in structors, and had large class of army students at the school here
 Epes resigned his position as teller in a local bank last Saturday, and had arranged to take the aviation course as a civilian until his application had been acted upon by the army author tiles,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
HOPE FOR VOTE ON
 ESPIONAGE BILL SATURDAY
Some of the Parliamentary Difficulties
 Have Been Cleared Away.

Washington, May 9.-Some of the parliamentary difficulties in the path of the administration espionage bill with it's press censorship and embar- go provisions were cleared away in the senate today but efforts to obtain a unanimous consent agreement to vote finally on the measure Saturday failed. The bill will be taken up again tomorrow. Leaders hope for final vote by Saturday night.
 The general prediction tonight was that the senate would not make use of its new cloture rule, as suggested by some senators, to limit debate on the bill.
 Before efforts for an agreement to vote were finally abandoned today, Senator Overman had substituted the senate bill which had been so nearly completed for the measure passed by the house, so that when final action is taken 1t can be sent at once to con- ference. Failure to get the agretement came only when the necessary roll call developed the lack of a quorum.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

The sanEuinary battle between the British and the Germans for posses sion of the village of Fresnoy goes on apparently without abatement. It is a battle of desperation on the part of the Germans, who see in the loss of the village a double menace-the plac- ing in jeopardy of their entire line north, especially the town of Lens and it's adjacent coal fields, and a deeply projecting salient into their lines which will virtually put tn British at the threshold of Cambrai.
 The fighting in the little village which was recaptured by the Germans Tuesday after a stubborn defense by the Canadians, Is somewhat obscure. The British war office Asserts that Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria's men met with reverses east of the village Tuesday night during a counter-at- tack while unofficial reports say that they have rallied in a greater portion of the village but are still holding out although barely able to maintain themselves against the stubborn on- sIaughts of the Canadians.
 On the other hand the German off, ciaI communication asserts that the Germans have held the village against fresh British attacks and in addition have taken 100 more prisoners. In making this claim, the usual details of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
GROWTH OF FINANCIAL
 BURDEN OF THE WAR
Daily Cost is Just Over 6,25O,oOo
 Pounds Sterling.

London, May g, 1925 m.-The tremendous growth of the financial burden of the war was illustrated to- day in amazing figures by Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the ex- chequer, who asked parliament for new crdit of 500, 0,000,00O pounds ster- ling.
 The chancellor himself characterized the figures as alarming" Delivering his budget statement a week ago MT Bonar Law estimated the daily cost of the war at just of $6, ,250, 900 pounds sterling. Today he had to announce that the daily expenditure was nearly 100000 pounds sterling, of which S2,000, 900 pounds sterling represents advances to Great Britain's allies and dominionS.
 The chancellor took occasion to re- fer to the valuab material assist ance the United States already was rendering and the energy with which the Washington government had en- tered into the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
SHIPPING BOARD PURCHASES
 AUSTRIAN MERCHANTMEN
Seven Bought From American Owners -Now Interned in American Ports.

Washington, May g. - The federal shipping board tonight announced that it had purchased from American own CTS seven Austrian merchantmGn held in American ports, totalling 52,621 tons, for $6,778,006- The price is about half the prevailing price for ships. The vessels will be repaired within a few months and placed in the war emergency trade bp the board
 The ships are Dora, 1887 gross tons, and Ida, 4,730 tons, both at New York: Erney. 6,515 tons, Boston; Anna 1571 tons; Clara 3932 tons, Teresa S769 tons, at New Orleans, and the Lucia 6744 tons, at Pensacola.
 They were bought from A. T. Herd and George A. Garden, New York ship owners, who agreed to sacrifice their profits and sell at virtually the same price the ygave for the vessels.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

Washington, May 9-The war tax bill extending to the fabric of every American home, was formally pre- sented to the house today by the ways and means committee with plans for quick passage
 Direct Taxes of s33 Per Capita.
 As a foretaste of what may come later, it proposes special taxes to raise $1,S00, ,0O0,0 900, in addition to the present normal annual revenue of S1.- 5OO,O00,0O0- When it's terms are ef- fectiVe the American people would be paying direct taxes of S33 per capi- la. The people of the British Isles half as many-now pay per capita taxes of $60.
 Principal Features of the Levy.
 While the principal features of the new war levy are the increases in iu- come and profits taxes, increases in internal revenue rates and increases of customs duties many of it's pro- visions reach the innermost structure of every home and make LID q list of taxes, probably the most formidable ever faced by the American people
 Necessities and Amusements.
 The household light, heat and tele- phone bills, admission tickets to amuseme ents fire and life insurance. railway tickets, automobile, tires and tubes, soft drinks, postage rates. golf clubs and baseball bats, club dues and a host of other everyday necessities or luxuries come under the taxation. Increased Postage Rates On News
 papers
 Increased postage rates on news papers, arranged in zone system, are such that publishers say Will force many newspapers out of business. AL ready protests against many features of the law are pouring in, and at tacks upon it will center in the sen ate finance committee which will con duct public hearings on it and prob ably make some amendments.
 General Debate to Begin Today.
 When Democratic Leader Kitchin presented the bill to the house today he announced that general debate would begin tomorrow and that he had hoped to pass it by Saturday There is some objection, however. to hurrying the bill and it probably will be passed the early part of next week.
 $3,3oo,ooo,ooo for Fiscal Year.
 It is estimated that the receipts of the federal government, including postal receipts, for the next fiscal year under existing laws, will amount to s1,500,0 1000. The proposed bill is estimated to yield during a twelve month period S1,800, 900, 900 additional. This will make the total receipts of the government for the next fiscal capita as compare to Great Britain, with population less than half of that of the United States, whose receipts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
WEEKLY STATEMENT
 OF SHIP DESTRUCTION.
Falling Off Shown in Comparison
 With Last Week.

London, May g, 7;45 D. m.-Twenty- four British merchant vessels of more than 1,600 tons each were sunk dur ing the last week. it is announced of ficially. Twenty two vessels of less than 1 800 tons and sixteen fishing vessels also were sunk.
 The official statement says: "Ves- sells of all nationalities arriving BETA; sailing 2,499. British merchantmen over l 500 tons sunk. including five not reported previously, "A; under 500 tons 22."
 British merchantmen unsuccessfully attacked, including six previously not reported, 34.
 British fishers sunk, including one not previously reported and thirteen sailers, 16.
 A falling off in the loss of British shipping is shown in this report. Last weeks. statement gave the mum Der of lost ships of more than 1,600 tons as 3S, under 1900 tons as 13, and fishing vessels at 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Unable 10 Agree
 on War Army Bill
STILL FAR APART
 ON SEVERAL DIFFERENCES
TO TRY AGAIN TODAY
Senate Conferees Insist on Prohibition at Army Posts and on Permission to Col, Roosevelt to Raise a Division -Aqe Limits Also Disputed.

Washington, May 9.-Another day Of conferences on the war army plll ended with senate and house confer ees still far apart on several differ ences in the bill as it passed the two houses Another effort to get together, probably the last, will be made tomor- row.
 To Report a Deadlock.
 There was evidence tonight that the senate conferees were about ready to report a deadlock and ask for further instru ctions. They are insisting on the senate provisions to enforce pro hibition at army posts and to permit Colonel Roosevelt to raise d1vlSlon: The differences in the age limits Of those subject to the selective draft, 2l to 27 in the senate and 21 to 40 in the house bill, also are still disputed, but they probably could be adjusted if the other two issues were out of the way
 Senate Strong for Roosevelt.
 Senators felt that unless the admin istration exerts strong pressure the senate will insist on retaining the Roosevelt amendment and the house members are of the decided opinion that the house will not accept it. There have been all sorts of sugges- tions of trades or compromises but none has been acceptable in a case where both committees feel that question of principle is involved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
FIRED SIX SHOTS AT
 A GERMAN SUBMARINE An Armed American Line 5tesraaHie Which Arrived in New Work Lart Nip1t.

New York. May 9.-An armed Amer ican Line steamship which arrived here tonight from on European port reported that her gun crew fired rlr shots at a German submarine or Eha coast of Ireland on May c. The ur- dersea boat Immediately aubmarreF and it was impossible to deferrni ra whether any of the shots tfslf- eneer.
 The periscope of the submarine uas sighted about D. m. and Che Amer ican vessel Immediately swung around to afford the gunuers an opportunity for accurate aim The undarrer craft disappeared simultaneously wien the firing of the first shot it was aalG and did not reappcar. The Annerf- can ship then put on full speed and proceeded on her course On board the vessel were six members Of frn crew of the Norwegian bark Skiold. sunk off the Irish coast by a German submarine on April I. and three rf the crew of the Norwegian bark Wer- telo, sunk by a submarine on April ll
 In addition to the crews Of the Nor wegian barICs. the American liner had on board 20 first. 2s second and aH third class passengers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
PATRIOTIC ORAToRY
 AROUSES PHILADELPHIANS
About 1000 Leading Men of the City
 Attended Municipal Luncheon.

Philadelphia, May 9.-At the munich pal luncheon, at which the visitors met about 1000 of the leading men of Philadelphia, the patriotic oratory of M. Vivinai aroused his hearers to a high pitch of enthusiasm. In closing his speech he said:
 'I have a dictum. It is this: Amer ica is posterity At present all the allied nations have heen thrilled and stirred with the most marvellous and historical address that President Will son made to congress. It has drawn the democracies of the world together. It has united the allied nations more closely than they were ever united before"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
NEW WAR TAX CALLS
 FOR $33 PER CAPITA
Bill as Introduced in the House Extends to the Fabric
 of Every American Home
MOST FORMIDABLE EVER FACED BY AMERICANS

Principle Features of the New War Levy Are the Inrea m Income and Profit Taxes-$1OO, 900 900 From DiziIed Spirits, $75OO,oO0 From Recti6ed Spirits, $37OO0OO0 From Fermented Liquors, Wines $6OOO, O,OOO-Cigau, $11,0oo,oOO; Cigarettes, $25OOO,OOO; Tobacco, S3O 100000; Snuff, $2OOO,OoO; Cigarette Papers, SzOO, 000-Many Branches of Manufacture, All Anauss- ents and Requisites for Sports and Pastines Are to b. Assessed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
BATTLE FOR FERSN0Y ONE OF DESPERATION
Germans Reaize That Its Loss Will Jeopardze Their
 Entire Line North
WOULD PUT BRITISH AT THRESHOLD OF CAMBRIA

Germans Claim Have Held the Village Against Fresh Brit ish Attacks-British Report Says the Canadians Have Regained Foothold There-French Are Busy Consol- dating the Positions Near Chevreux Captured From the Germans Tuesday-Fightng Along the Arras Front is Described as the Violent During the War-In Ru- mania the Russians Have Broken Through the Teutonic Allied Line.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
HERBERT c. HooVER's PLAN
 TO CONCEIVE FOOD SUPPLY
Has Been Outlined in Conference
 With President Wilson.

Washington, May s.-Herbert C.. Hoover. in conference with President Wilson today. outlined his ideas of steps necessary to conserve the food supply of the United States and sup plying the allies with food during the war.
 After the conference, Mir. Hoover was asked if he would accept a posi- tion as food dictator in case one were created.
 for the American people, he said 'The man who accepts such a -5osi- tion will die on the barbed wire oI the first line entrenchments."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
MARTIAL LAW LIKELY TO BE
 APPLIED IN BRIDGEPORT.
Agents of Department of Justice to
 Register All Aliens.

Bridgeport, Conn. May 9-Martial law is likely to be declared in this city on and after June l. and ali alien res idents 14 years of age and over will not Agents of the department of justice arrived in this city yesterday prepara- tory to registering all alien residents, who must have permits if they desire to remain at liberty. All persons 14 years or over will be arrested and placed in a detention camp unless they have made application for these per mits before that date
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
RECEIPTS OF Ste,ooo,ooo
 IN GOLD FROM OTTAWA.
First of Any Considerable Amount Since State of War Was Declared.

New York. May 9.-The receipt of $16. 900, 900 of gold today from Ottawa made clear that this country's financ- ing of it's chief allies does not imply a suspension of the foreign inflow of the metal This is the first consignment of any considerable amount of gold since this country's declaration that a state of war exists with Germany.
 With today's importation, which was deposited at the sub-treasury by bankers representing the British gov ernment, gold imports thus far this year aggregated about S320 900 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

The rush for admission to the of fcers' training camp for New Eng land men at Plattsburg was so great that fully half of those accepted as applicants will be disappointed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR
 FOREIGN BASE HOSPITALS.
Eighteen Assigned to Units Which Have Sailed or Are About to Sail.

Washington, May 9.-War depart ment orders today disclosed that IS officers of the army medical officers reserve corps are en route to British and French base hospitals or have been assigned to units which will sail in the near future. Colonel Alfred E. Bradley of the army medical corps now attached to the American emba ssy In London, will direct the distribution Of the units and the officers are to report to him in England.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
A NEW TREATMENT FOR
 DRUG ADDIcTS DISCOVERED
Has Been Tried With Success at New
 York City Home For Inebriates.

New York, May 9.-A new treatment for drug addfcts. recently discovered by Dr. Charles F. Stokes and applied with success at the Coty Home for Inebriates, is being tested at Bellevue hospital, 1t was announced today. Physicians from Boston, Philadelphia and other cities. as well as army and navy specialists. are here observing the effects of the treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
TO STRGENTHEN GOLD
 RESERVES OF RESERVE SYSTEM
Bill Amending the Federal Reserve Act Passed by the Senate.

Washington. May 9.-A bill amend Ing the federal reserve act, designed to attract state banks and strengthen the gold reserves of the reserve svstero was passed by the senate today and sent to conference. An amendment bv Senator Hardwick, permitting banks to change one-tenth of one per cent. for collecting checks and drafts, was put in the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
HOLLWEG TO MAKE KNOWN
 HIS PEACE TERMS MONDAY
Copenhagen Receives Special Despatch
 From Berlin to That Effect.

Copenhagen, via London May g. 1O.55 D. b-A special despatch re- ceived here from Berlin says Dr. yon Bethmann- -Hollwey, the inneriaI German chancellor. will answer a peace interpretation in the reichstag Monday.
 The despatch adds that the reich stag will adjourn in the middle of May but not to autumn. as is customary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

The Norwegian Foreign Office re- ports the Norwegian steamers Tolska, Vale and Tromp sunk by German submarines. Three men were lost from the Vale,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
A SUBCOMMITTEE OF
 BANKERS LOAN COMMITTEE
Has Gone to Washington to Get De- tails of Terms and Distribution.

New York, May 9.-Wil1iam Wood ward, president of the Hanover Ma tional bank, and Allen B. Forbes, ap- pointed a subcommittee of the bank CTS liberty loan committee at a meet ing here today. left this afternoon for Washington to inform Secretary Mc- Adoo of the committees views regard ing the terms of the loan and other details for it's distribution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Prof. Vawter Acquitted.

Christiansburg, Va, May 9.-Charles E. Vawter, former professor at Vir- ginia Polytechnic institute. was ac- quilted tonight by a jury in the Mont gomery county court of the murder of Stockton Heth, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
GOMPERS REQUESTS THAT
 CANADIAN LABOR LEADERS
Join Others in Conference on Labor's
 Part in the War.

Washington, May 9.-President Com pers of the American Federation of Labor has asked Sir George Foster the acting Canadian premier, to desig- nate two Canadian labor leaders to join the British labor delegation al- ready here in conference with the fed eration on labor's part of the war, and the premier today notified MT. Gompers he would send them immediately and announce their names later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
Casualties Among Canadians.

Ottawa May 9.-Casualties among the Canadian expeditionary forces from the time the war began up to yester day had reached a total of S9,S43 kill ed, wounded and missing, according to a report made tonight by the war rec ords office
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
LIBERIA SEWERS DIPLOMATIC
 RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.
Announcement Received by Ernest Lyon, Consul General of the Negro Republic.

Baltimore, May Announcement that Liberia has several diplomatic relations with Germany was received here today by Ernest Lyon, consul general of the negro republic, in a cablegram from Secretary of State C. D. B. King. No reasons were given
 Consul-General Lyon has notified the state department at Washington. He said the break carries a practical ad- vantage to the entente allies because 1t will remove from German control the wireless telegraph and cable facil- tiles of Liberia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10
FLOUR HAS ADVANCED
 S1.6o IN THREE DAYS.
Fancy Patent Touched $16.3o Barrel
 in Minnea polls Yesterday.

Minneapolis Minn.. May 9.-Continu- ing it's steady advance. fancy patent flour today touched $16.30 a barrel, an increase of so cents over yesterday and of $1.60 in three days. First clears advanced 70 cents today to s14.60.