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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
BEGIN DEBATE ON
DRAFT BILL TODAY
Senate Gets Forty-eight-Hour Start
on House on Measure Providing
For Real Army.
CONSUMPTION WILL GET
GOOD VOTE IN UPPER HOUSE
Debate Will BE Acrimonious, But De-
cision VIII BE Reached by Wednes-
day--House Report in Course of
Preparation.

Washington. April 2o.-The fight
for the enactment of the administra-
tion's plan for raising an army by
seIective draft will open in the senate
tomorrow, having been made the or
ders OF business In the upper house
where 1t displaced the espionage bill
, today.
This will permit the senate to get a
forty-eig ht-hour start on the house OF
representatives in the race to get n
measure providing for the wartime
organization OF the army OF the United
States on the statute books.
There is every Indication that the
contest in the senate as between the
advocates of corscription and the sup
porters OF the older system OF raising
an army by voluntary enlistment will
result In victory for the administra-
TONS contention that tho modern sys-
tenn OF army enrolment Is the desir-
able one for the United States In the
present war emergency
The probable majority for the ad-
ministrations plan in the senate has
been variously estimated at from y
dozen to forty with the reason back
of this extraordinary latitude in
prophecy being that 1t 10 well known
that after the opponents of the con-
scription system have expressed their
preference by voting to replace the
administration bill with a modification
introduced by Senator Mcclellan. OF
Tennessee. they will vote AYE" on the
enactment of the administration meas
uTe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21
Vote Middle OF week.

The almost certain favorable action
of the esenate 1t Is not believed, can
be accomplished before next Tuesday
or Wednesday The debate will be
lengthy and acrimonious. 1t Is GER
tain that among the reasons advanced
by some members OF the opposition as
to why the bill should not be passed.
shall be the argument that the bill
shall be general in its terms and fol-
low the lines laid down originally by
the general stan for the adoption of
universal military training and uni
versal military service as the national
policy.
In the house the report OF the mill
tary affairs committee. which on We'd
nesday refused to approve the CEN
scription plan and favorably reported
Ia volunteer bill" is now in prepare
ton. Representative Kahn. Republic
can leader for the administration In
the CONSUMPTION fight. will make his
views public tomorrow. His report,
which will probably be signed by
eight members OF the military COM
mittee In disagreement with the ma
iority headed by Chairman Dent. will
condemn the action of the majority as
striving to set the blame for the adop-
ton OF CONSUMPTION. on the president
rather than to assume the legislative
share OF such burden
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-21

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ANCE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06

Plant wheat as Il war measure.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
AGAINST PRIORITY FREIGHT
Given Chance to Solve
Congestion.

Washington.-The railroads are to
be given chance to solve the pres
Gnt demoralized freight situation be-
fore the government takes q hand.
Judge Lovett,, priority commissioner.
told President Wilson that he saw NO
necessity Of Issuing any general prior
ity order at this time. He believes
that issuing orders that food or fuel
should have preference In shipment
would handicap the railroads in their
attempt to clear congestion them
selves under the general pooling plan.
II the railroad heads fail and con-
gestion increases priority orders wis
be issued right and left In an effort
to clear the rails. The conference be-
tween. the president and Judge Lovett
took place Immediately before the
president read his message to con-
gress.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06

We can do this with all the greater
zeal and enthusiasm because we know
that for US this is war of high prin-
ciple. debased by no selfish ambition
OF conquest or spoilation. because we
know, and all the world knows. that
we have been forced into it to save
the very institutions we live under
from corruption and destruction. The
purposes Of the central powers strike
straight at the very heart of every.
thing we believe in: their methods Of
warfare outrage every principle Of
humanity and of knightly honor; their
intrigue has corrupted the very
thought and spirit of many Of our
people: their sinister and secret diplo-
macy has sought to take our very ter.
ritory away from us and disrupt the
union OF the states. Our safety would
be at an end, our honor forever sui
lied and brought into contempt were
We to permit their triumph. They arc
striking at the very existence Of de-
mocracy and liberty.
Right Must Be vindicated.
Il isn't because it is for us war
Of high. disinterested purpose. In
which all the free peoples of the world
are banded together for the vindica-
tion Of right, war for the preserva-
tion Of our nation and of all that 1t
has held dear Of principle and of pur-
pose, that we feel ourselves doubly
constrained to propose for It's outcome
only that which is righteous and Of
irreproachable intention. for our foes
as well Is for our friends. The cause
being just and holy. the settlement
must be OF like move and quality.
For this we can fight, but for nothing
less noble or less worthy Of our tra-
ditions. For this cause we entered
the war and for this cause will We
battle until the last gun is fired.
/ have spoken plainly because this
| seems to me the time when 1t Is most
necessary to speak plainly. in order
that all the world may know that even
In the heat and ardour of the strug-
| gle and when our whole thought is VI
carrying the war through to its end
we have not forgotten any ideal or
principle for which the name of Amer
lea has been held in honor among the
nations and Sor which It has been our
glory to contepd in the great genera
tions that went before us. A supreme
moment Of history has come. The
eyes OF the people have been opened
and they see. The land of God is laid
upon the nations. He will show them
favor, / devoutly believe. only II they
rise to the clear heights OF His Own
4 Justice and Mercy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
U. S. ARMY WATCHING JAPs

Amsterdam.-The Vienna Freie
Press publishes an interview with
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, in
which It u stated that II the central
powers can hold on for a little while
longer they will be able to bring tho
war to successful end.
In regard to the military activities
OF the United States, he believes that
not Ill Of the American troops will be
sent to the front. as it would render
the country helpless in case Japan
would show . sudden desire to square
old accounts with Uncle Sam.
He also points to the transports
ton difficulties and the submarine
menace confronting America.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
MoBs FILL VIENNA STREETS
ciamor for Peace BY 10000 People
Garry Banners and PEN
nanto.

London. Reports through private
sources tell Of 4 monster peace DEM
onstration in Vienna late in Novem-
ber.
More than 10000 persons took part
in q procession, bearing banners with
such inscriptions as "All Hail to
Peace" 1--WE Want Peace at Any
Price" I'VE Demand Peace Immedi-
ately."
At the end Of the speeches the
crowd shouted Long Live Adler" re-
ferring to the assassin Of Count
Sturgk, former prime minister.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
j. w. HOSIER
Soldiers christmas Mail.

Under all order of the postofiice De
parfment, persons who wish to send
Christmas packages to members Of the
American expeditionary force now In
France have until December 9Th to
mail them. To date 1900 packages
have been sent through the New Or
leans postoffice. Ten men have been
added to the lostoffice force to handle
the Christmas mail
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06

Ottawa, Ont-The following Ameri-
cans appear in Canadian casualty list:
Hissing-R. A. Wilson. Kansas City.
Wounded-J. Il. Newton. Detroit; w.
H. Bennett. Butte. Mont; J. Jonason.
Cavalier. N. D., and G. +. Dilley. Lu.
mas. Wash. Gassed-A. 4. Bay. Ar
lington, 8. D.; N. C. Brun, Lake Mills
Ii. Ill-F. w. Hook. La Crosse, Wis
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
5
ADDRESS ON
AIMS0F WAR
U. s. WILL FIGHT UNTIL GERMAN
AuIOcRAcY is UTTERLY
CRUSHED-PEOPLE MUST
BE REAL POWER.
URGES THAT DECLARATION
BE MAZE ON AUSTRIA

vassal State Of Emperor Wilhelm 10
as Much an Enemy az Fatheriand-
Same Logic Would Apply to Turkey
and Bulgaria, but -,in1e Is Not Yet
Propitious-No Selfish Allowances
to victors.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-12-06
price ~ aread Cut IN Cleveland

PFt00 " 0SSAu Cut Y" V5eVetanu.
Cleveland. O.-Anticipating federal
regulation Of bread prices. retailers
are selling the bounce loaf at w
cents and the 24-ounce loaf at II cents
"a reduction Of " and cent. respec-
tiyely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Silver weddIna surprI.e.

A pleasant surprise given MT. and Mrs. W. R. Davoll of Mansfield Cen ter. Wednesday evening by their rel atives, it being MT. DavolTs birth day and the 18th anniversary of their wedding. Refreshments were carried and a purse of silver was presented them. A fine time was enjoyed by all. Those present. besides Mir. and Mrs. Davoll and their four children. Ruth of Hampton. Mildred of Willi- mantle, Ray and Blanche, who are liv- ing at home were MT. and Mrs. WI lard F. Fuller of Andover. MT. and Mrs. F. A. Davo1i of Liberty Hill, Mrs. Emma Goddard of -EvlIimantic, Mrs. F. F. Davo1i of Willimantic, Mrs. Daniel French of Willimantic, MT and Mrs w D. Davoll and son. Milo Davoll, all of Chestnut Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
BRIEF STATE NEWS

GuiIford.-Mrs. John Rossiter and daughter, Miss Ruth Rossiter, attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Mary Rossiter Newton, which was held in the Con- gregational church in Durham on Sun day afternoon.
 Bristol-James F. King. who has had charge of the Charity department since 1911. has rendered his resigna- ton. MT. King has been in poor health for some time and is now in St. Fran cis' hospital in Hartford.
 PortIand.-Mr and Mrs. Cornelius Hansen celebrated their silver we'd ding at their home in Riverview cot tage on Saturday evening, April 2S. Friends were in attendance from Mood us, East Hampton, Brooklyn, N. Y., New Britain, Middletown and Cobalt.
 New Haven!@!The Pastors union unanimously endorsed national prohi- bition for the war period at a meet ing held Monday in the central branch Y. M. C. A. building. The message which was sent to President Wilson and Connecticut statesmen at Wash ington and to Governor Holcomb.
 New HaVen.-Applican of Teu- tonic birth who asked for naturaliza- ton papers in the United States court at New Haven are being told that they must wait for a decision from the United States supreme court on the question of admission of Germans to citizenship while war is in progress.
 rd.-Superintendent of Parks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

It looks as though there would be something doing in the baseball line in Baltic this season. Arthur Am quist has organized team to be known as the Baltic Speed Kings. Am quist has chosen players of ability and it is expected that when the Baltic boys clash with Papfneou's Hanover players this (Saturday) afternoon at Hanover, local fans will witnesh some fast playing. There has not been much doing in the baseball line for the past three years but Baltic is waking up and some good speedy To- cal material will ba utilized. This new team Is composed of men who will work hard to establish a record such as was earned by Baltic players on former teams. In 1911 the Baltic boys won the championship in the Mil league and captured the pannant. This is pretty good evidence that baseball was very much alive in Baltic that season. The Speed Kings are in the is confident that the fans will support this club. The game scheduled to be played with Taftville on the home grounds today Saturday, was can celled Friday owing to a Taftvilln player being compelled to be out of town today.
 It was rumored that Robert Walker an ardent supporter of the national game, had been elected captain of the Speed Kings. This was later denied by Walker, who stated that business would not permit him to accept this offer.
 The team is composed of the follow ing players: c. Furnier. F. Bouchard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Sheet Steel Fry Pans, cold handle Sale prices 1Oc. 124zc, 15c, 1sc and 22c.
 12-quart size Heavy Polished Tin Milk Pails-Sale price 79c.
 6-quart size Heavy Polished Tin Milk Cans-Sale price 95c
 50 feet Waterproof Clothes Line Sale price 21c.
 50 feet Heavy Waterproof Clothes Line--Sale price 2Tc.
 Arap Jar Rubbers, fit all jars-SaIe price Sc a dozen.
 Para Wax-Sale price 10c pound IePage's Liquid Glue-SaIe price Sc. Swat the Fly with a Felt Bound Wire Ely Spat, wood handle-Sa1e price Sc each.
 Old Dutch C1eanser-Sale price 7c a can.
 Parsons Household Ammonia-Sale price Sc a bottle.
 Wright's Silver Cream Polish-SaIe price 20c
 Sani-F1ash-Sale price 21c
 Liquid Veneer Furniture Polish, A. ounce size-Sale price 21c; 12-ounce size-Saie price 42c.
 Socony Matchless Gloss-Sale prices 12hc, 25c and 49c.
 We carry a complete line of GSay and Blue and White Enamel Ware and during this sale we will give a discount or l5 per cent. on any article of this make.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
MAY DAY WHIST
Given by Academy Students in Com
 nerciaI Department.

One of the most enjoyable social events at the Academy during this year was the May day whist given by the students of the commercial de- partment.
 The reception hall was effectively decorated with laurel and the Acad- emy coIors, blue and gold.
 Novelty hand-painted score cards were used The reception committee were in dainty white gowns.
 A short comedy entitled Mrs. Will Iiard's Will which proved a great sue cess was presented before the whist by the hostesses. During intermission a solo was sung in 8 pleasing man ntr by Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick. At the close of the whist a pantomime. Rock of Ages. was gracefully lenacted by several of the commercial girls, while others sang the words of the song accompanied with violin by Miss Annette Lacourcisse.
 Novel and pretty prizes were award ed the winners, the first being taken by Miss Lila Bertrand, the second by Miss Margaret Smith. The consola- ton award went to Miss Della La Chapel1e.
 Refreshments were served and a de- lightful evening closed by all sing ing The Star Spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Cases Assiqned for Hearinq.

Friday in the superior court in this city. a short calendar session was held. The case of Samuel Pacaro, who Is facing a charge of manslaughter, will come up for a hearing Thursday. The following cases were assigned for hearing Tuesday, May 15: Frank L.. Powell. ct al. appeal from probate;
 Yvonne Therrien vs Andrew M. Grant:
 William H. Speare vs. Frederick Schultz and Joseph Sugar vs the Gulf Refining Company. The cases of P. F. Coffey vs Arthur J. Lathrop. John Szmski vs Matt Kroll and A. J. Bowen vs. E1lery P. Weeks were con- tinued on the list. The court allowed the case of the town of Chaplin vs. Martin L. Murray to be put over for will be answer to the pleadines. The case of Fannie Rosenberg vs Hyman Rosenberg was taken from the docket.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
ARTICLES AT SALE PRICES

Universal Bread Mixer, loaf size Bale price s1-5s.
 Universal Food Chopper-Sa1e price s1-1s-
 No. All Copper Nic11el-plated Tea Kettle-Sale price s1.6S.
 No. g All Copper Nicke1-plated Tea Kettle-Saie price s1.7e- No. 8 All Copper Wash Boiler-Sa1e price S5.se.
 No. g Tin Wash Boiler, copper bot tom-Sale price $1.79.
 10 g Tin Wash Boiler, copper bot 1om-Sale price S1.e5-
 Mrs Potts Nicke1-pIated Sad Irons, 3 in a sst-Saie price $L1o. Dover Sad Irons. in a set-Sale price 9Sc C set
 Asbestos Sad Irons. in a set-Sale price s1.5s a set.
 R4yo Lamp, nfclzeI-plated, complete zyitn white shade-Sale price $1.9S. White Dome Shade for Rayo lamp Sale price 29c-
 Deitz Monarch Iantern-SaIe price ssc-
 Deitz Royal Lanterns-Sa1e price 75c Deitz Wizard Lanterns-Sale price ssc-
 Queen Anne, All Brass Lamp Burn
 A. size-SaIe price Sc.
 B. si1e-Sa1e price 1Oc. Heavy Steel SpidersSale prices 49c and SIG.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

graduated in the class of 1s1s. viii be its driver.
 South Manchester. Manchester new recreation center. donated Go the use of the towns people by Cheney Brothers, a modern up-to-date recrea ton center with It's gymnasium. awlu1- ming pool, shower baths. for both men and women. reading rooms. clu5 rooms and billiard and smoking rooms was opened with social gath ering last week.
 Saybrook.-Captain Manning. of Che Second regiment. who Is in charge of the militia guarding the bridges be- tween East River and Connecticur River bridge, was given the names or twenty of his men who applied for their discharge and who left for their families in New Haven Saturday and Sunday. Nearly ali were in the ser vice nine years and saw Service at the border. They expect to be held on the reserve list.
 Norwalk.-That the NorwaIlc com mon council has no right go appoint building inspectors is the decision of Acting Judge Wilder of the civil com inon pleas court handed down in Che against Edward B. Gallagher Of Nor walk. The court sustained Galia- gher who had been fined 340 in the NorwalI court for failing 70 obtain permits from building, electrical and plumbing Inspectors. The deciHi0u allows Gallagher to be discharged.
 The state of Nebraska observes its semi centennial this spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
PLAINFIELD
Protection Lodge initiates Five-May Basket FroIies-Pinafore Cast Re- hearses.

Protection lodge, No. 1e, I. o. o. F., held it's first monthly meeting in Odd Fellows hall, Central Village, Thurs day evening. Many members attended of the initiatory degree on five candi- dates.
 Mrs. Mary Foley is dangerously i'll at her home.
 A. S. Kennedy is seriously i'll.
 Gypsies passed through the village Thursday afternoon in three automo bile trucks. They were headed tow ard Willimantic.
 at St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic Thursday, where they visited their daughter Sister Mary Stanislas, who underwent an operation April 26th.
 Miss Patricia Cassidy of Norwich was a high school visitor Friday
 Morris Starkweather returned Fri day with a nice string of trout, two of them weighing between one-half pound and pound.
 May Basket Parties.
 Among those present when a May basket was hung to Supt. Chapman Armstrong, Mabel Razoux, Ethel Bart lett, Beatrice Neal Maude Shippee, Henrietta Burby, Marion and Julia Lee, Agnes Peltier, Nellie Coughlin, Jennie Williams, Augusta Krauss, Helen Peterson. Frances and Ethel Roode. Helen Currap, Dorothy Sails bury, Augiore Pratte. Pauline Mathew son, Gladys Baker, Adelaide Burlin- game, Elizabeth Nightingale, Rose Foster and Hope Battey: also Morris Starlweather. Donald Burke, Cecil Bradford, Alfred Pratt, Roger Brown Claire Dawley, Dewey Seguin, Donald Couture. Christopher Dean, Waldo and Lawrence Burby.
 A May basket was hung to Grace Connolly by many of her little friends After a long and exciting chase the little folks were caught. Among those who attended the party were Marjorie Mahew, Ruth Loring. Mildred Rich mond, Jeanette mad Ruth Hermiston, Emma Giguere Elizabeth Stetson; Ralph Humes. Walter Richmond Will liam Street. Willard Richmond, James Anthony, Walter and Frank F'riese
 Notes.
 Miss Lillian Babcock is seriously i'll at her home on Main street.
 The members of the cast in IT. NJ. & Pinafore held a rehearsal in Iily theatre Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
MYSTIC
Forward Movenen8 Institute Opens Friday-Maior Charles P. Williams Sends to Hartford for Home Guard Equipment.


 A series of meetings of the forward movement institute for Christian work CTS was held in the Union Baptist church Friday afternoon and evening and will continue today (Saturday) and Sunday afternoon and evening Delegates were present from the Bap- tist churches of Groton, Poquonoc Bridge, Noank, Stonington, Old Mys- tic and Mystic. The meetings are con- ducted by pr. William J. Sly, director of religious education; Dr. A. B. Coats Miss Grace Mason of Provi- dence The program for Friday was; I315 D. nn, explanation and enrolment, Dr. William J. Sly; 3.30, The 1mpor- tance of Teaching. Dr. A. B. Coats; $50, Problems of Teaching: Elemen- tary, Miss Grace Mason: Secondary, Dr. William J. Sly; 5, The Childs Right to Play, Principal W. B. Moves; 5.2O. Teaching Through Stories, Rev. H. s. Foster; 6, supper in the church; :, Qualifications of Teachers. Dr. A. B. Coats; 7.2O, Lesson Presentation, Miss Grace Mason; 8, address, Dr. James McGee.
 Southern Moss Received.
 Conrad Kretzer. Harry Mackenzie and Bergen I. Greene have received some dry moss brought from a park in St. Petersburg. Fla by George l; Wilcox. The moss placed on a small limb of a tree will grow in the north ern climate. It is very peculiar in shape and many people are admiring the curiosity.
 Sends for Equipment.
 Major Charles P. Williams sent his large auto truck to Hartfords Friday and will bring back the equipment for Company A. Home guard. of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Brief Mention.

Joseph Desmond of Norwich was in Wi1limantic on business Friday
 WinsIow Williams of Yantic was a visitor in Willimantic Friday after noon.
 Doyle & Murphy have received the contract for the erection of a battery house in the rear of the Bank street engine house. The figures given by this firm were SS32.
 Edward Nelson of Somerville. Mass, we'll known in this city. has been ap- pointed as instructor at the training camp at Plattsburgh. He has been commissioned first lieutenant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
CHARITABLE FUND
Annual Election Thursday at Home Of
 President.

At the home of Mrs. D. E. Taylor. president of the Woman's Charitable Fund, the second annual meeting C.. the organization was held Thursday morning. Many members attended the meeting at which the reports of the officers and various committees were read and accepted. The election of officers for the coming year was held wit hthe following result: President, Mrs. Kate H. D. Taylor: vice presi- dent, Mrs. Dede Buck Bill; secretary. Mrs, Jennie F. Taylor: treasurer Mrs. Eva K Shepard; auditors, Mrs. Lottie B. Parker, Mrs. Vera A. McDonald; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch