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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

The British have not permitted the halt in the fighting along the western battle front to keep them inactive. With their landsmen on the alert watching keenlv and waiting for the next move of the German infantry in France and Belgium, British naval forces. reinforced to some extent by French war craft, have carried out a startling and daring manoeuver, which if it should prove to have been suc- cessful may play a marked part in the future of the war.
 No less objective was sought than the plotting out by one sweeping blow of Germany's submarine menace from the bases at Zeebrugge and Ostend by the sinking across the exits from the harbors of large old-time cruisers, laden with cargoes of concrete to make more impervious their removal.
 While full details of the attack have not yet been received. the information at hand is to the effect that two of the cruisers were blown at the entrance to the Bruges Canal at Zeebrugge and another was sunk while passing in the canal. At Ostend two additional war ships were run ashore and destroyed by bombs but 1t is believed they failed fuiiy to choke the channel.
 In addition, considerable damage was done by the guns of the warships to works on shore at bon places
 Volunteers were chosen by the Brit ish admiral in command for the dan- gerous task, and a far greater num- ber of men than could be used in the enterprise willingly came forward and offered their services for a manoeuvrt which might be successful in ridding the waters of menaces which had re- mained impregnable under the shore batteries. the guns of warships anc the treacherous shoal water outside.
 One British torpedo destroyer wa: sunk by the German guns and foul smaller craft are missing, while a con. siderable number of casualties or
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

San Francisco, April 2S.-A sensa- tional climax to the prolonged trial of thirty-two persons charged with con- spring to foment revolution in India was furnished today when Ram Chan dra, Hindu publicist and revolution ist, was shot to death in federal dis trfct court by Ram Singh, a former employe and fellow defendant While Singh still pressed the trigger of his automatic pistol, he, too, was shot and killed by United States Marshal James B. Holohan. who fired across the room over the heads of attorneys
 The trial started November 20 and the case went to the jury tonight.
 Belief that Ram Chandra had di- verted to his own use proceeds from property which Ram Singh had turned over for use in the proposed revolu- tion is said by federal officials to have prompted the shooting
 Trial Seethed With Excitement.
 The trial. since the opening ha. seethed with excitement and animes ity among the defendants to such aI extent that all were searched fol weapons daily when entering court The United States district attorney John W, Preston. had finished hi closing argument. which Mrs. Preston was present to. hear Just before tn, fshooting Judge William C. Van Flee vnnounc'ns that he would charge th, jury in the afternoon, had left tn bench and entered the chambers, ant spectators and lawyers rose to leav the room. At one side of the bar Sd the defendants, clustered together and the opposite side. by the jury bo, Marshal Holollan watched proceed ings.
 Story of the Teasedy.s ss
 Ram Chandra rose and starts across the room Ram Singh also ros and raised his pistol and began frine Ram Chandra staggered forward ari fell dead before the witness chair wit a bullet in his heart and two other in his body. At the same momen Ram Singh fell. Holohan, a man C great stature, had shot once with hi arTr high over his head, so that tn bullet should clear nearby counsel. Tn shot broke Ram Singh's neck.
 Soldiers Blocked Exits.
 Soldiers, who have been on duty i
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
OUR BOYS "oVER THERE"
 WANT LETTERS FROM HOME
Wounded Americans Want to Stay
 There and Fight It Out. ;

An Atlantic Port, April 2S.-'T would rather stay here and fight it out" This is the answer wounded American soldiers give when asked if they desire to be sent home, accord, ing to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Rogers of New York who arrived today after a visit to France as representatives of an American relief committee.
 ''The boys over there want letters from home," Mrs. Rogers added. Tt is almost pitiful to see their disap-s pointment when their mail arrives and there is no letter from the United States Of America. Don't wait for the. boys to write they are busy and oft. times they are where they cannot wIite-but they can read and they. want to feel they are remembered. personally"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
New Naval Offensive
 Against the U-BOats AMERICAN OFFICIALS BELIEVE
 IT WAS CAREFULLY PLANNED
 BLOCK BRUGEs CANAL
Allied Naval Forces Presumably Are Preparing to Mine the Belgian and German Coasts and Back the Mines With a Heavy Guard.

Washington, April 29.-American na- val officers await eagerly the full story of the successful French British naval blow against the German destroyer and U-boat bases on the Belgian coast. The impression prevails here, supported by certain facts regarding American naval preparations, that a carefully planned naval offensive against the U-boats has begun which is to be pressed vigorously until the underwater raiders are bottled up or checked to such an extent that their operations will no longer be a serious factor
 There is nothing to indicate that the navy department had any advance in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
EXPRESSED THANKS TO
 CHILDREN OF AMERICA
Public Ceremony Held by the Child
 ren of Lyons, France.

Lyons. France, Monday. April 22.- The children of Lyons in a public ceremony today expressed thanks to the children of America, especially the 15,000 900 who are members of the American Red Cross. The ceremony was held in the Palace Bellecourt., the city's Central Square, where 5000 school children filled hollow square formed by s 900 inhabitants gathered to welcomesstl1e American Red Cross party headed by H. P. Davison. Every boy carried an American flag and every girl a French ri-color.
 In unison the children recited a French poem expressing gratitude to the children of America. On the re- viewing stand were MT. Davison, Eliot Wadsworth James H. Perkins, Homer Folks, Dr. Palmer Lucas, Dr. George Vincent, Mayor Herriot, the military Governor of Lyons and the prefect of the Department of the Rhone MT Davison thanked the children in the | name of America.
 The American Red Cross child vel | fare exhibition which opened 1T | Lyons on April g, received 72,00( | visitors in the first nine days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
URUGUAY AND ARGENTINA
 TO BREAK WITH GERMANY
Berlin Adviees Say They Are Expected
 to Declare War Before Lona.

London, April 23.-Uruguay and Argentina are expected to declare war against Germany at an earlyy date, according to Berlin advices forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph correspon- dent at Amsterdam. The German newspapers have been notified to pre- pare the public for this development He adds.
 The Vaderland says an agreement has been reached regarding one point which has caused friction between Holland and Germany, but that the old dispute concerning the transport of sand and gravel to Germany con- tinues to be a stumbling block. Ger many desires to resume the practice of shipping gravel through Holland but the Dutch government offers ob- jections, on the ground that new cir cumstances have arisen.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

board the attacking vessels were suf- fered.
 Along the entire battle front the state of comparative quietude that has existed since last Thursday continues. The only activity, except for small attacks here and there, is being car ried out by the artillery. The German guns have been paying particular at tention to the sectors around Ypres, Kennel and the Nieppe Forest, upon which 'large numbers of high exple- sive and gas shells have been thrown. North of Albert the British in a local attack improved their position and took prisoners, and additional captives were made by them near Robecq ana Wytschaete. Attempts by the Germans to raid French trenches betewen Lassigny and Noyon were re- pulsed.
 Notwithstanding the lull, there is expectancy in the allied camps of the near approach of another great at ! tempt by the Germans to break their lines. All precautions have been talk en by the various commanders anc everywhere the fronts have beer strengthened in anticipation of further 1 onslaugflts. In both the British an6 the French armies the soldiers are waiting patiently, confident that f y will be able to give a good account of themselves against the Germans.
 Rumor has it that relations between Holland and Germany are strained, that Germany has delivered an ulti- matum to Holland demanding tel right to transmit civilian supplies sand and gravel and war material on the Dutch railways and canals. II Holland, it is said, the feeling is tha | acquiescence would be equivalent tt Hollands abandonment of neutrality
 Advices coming out from German, are to the effect that the German newspapers are preparing the peopl for declaration of war against Ger many at an early date by Urugua, and Argentina.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
WEARING OF LOW SHOES
 TO SAVE LEATHER
Suggested at Conference of New Eng
 land Retail Shoe Dealers.

Boston, April 23.-The wearing of low shoes the year round as a means of conserving leather was suggested at a conference of New England retail shoe dealers here today. Better care of footwear also was urged.
 H. B. Scates, president of the Massa- chusetts Shoe Retailers association, under whose auspices the meeting was held, said that on Sept. 1st the govern ment would limit the height of shoes to eight and one-half inches. Colors also will be limited.
 Higher shoe prices were predicted by Charles H. Jones, president of the Commonwealth Shoe company, because of increased wages, the cost of grain and diminishing of herds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
NO PLAN FOR RAISING
 AGES IN THE DRAFT
Secretary Baker Made His First Ap- pearance Before House Military Committee.

Washington, April 2S-No plans for increasing the army beyond it's present authorization, nor for raising the ages in the draft limitations were presented by Secretary Baker today in his first appearance before the house military committee since his return from the western battle front.
 MT. Baker indicated that the war department was not considering in creasing the forces beyond present equipment for transportation and sup ply, but added that he might appear later with some recommendations.
 Every responsible officer of the all lied armies. with whom he had been in contact, the secretary told the con- gressmen, had only one idea of, the outcome of the war and that was a complete victory of the allied arms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
CONVICTION OF FREDERICK KRAFFT IS SUSTAINED
Was Socialist Candidate for Governor
 of New Jersey.

Philadelphia, April 23-The United States circuit court of appeals here today handed down an opinion sus- taining the conviction of Frederick Kraft in the federal district court of Newark, N. J.. for violation of the es- pionage jaw Kraft, who was social ist candidate for governor of New Jersey. was sentenced last August to five years imprisonment and s1 900 fine ny Judge J. Warren Davis for alleged seditious utterances.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Over One Third of the 14ee Cities and Towns Have Exceeded Their Quotas.

Boston, April 23.-Reports in the hands of the committee indicate that nearly one- third of the 14S6 cities and towns in New England which were as- signed quotas already had over-sub- scribed and made claim to honor flags Seventy -four townc were added to this list today. Included in the number to which honor flags were awarded were Forestville and Tariffville, Conn, and North Kingston, R. I.
 Blue stars representing 100 per cent over subscription were awarded to Higganum, Conn, and Ashburnlram and Bedford, Mass.
 Bank reports tabulated at the head quarters of the federal reserve district representing subscriptions actually completed included: Connecticut-New Britain. $1 ,039, GOO New Haven, s2,9S4 00O; Waterbury s1, ,6O7 900. Rhode 'Island-Providence S,371 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

Second Lieutenant Dinsmore Ely of Chicago, formerly of the Lafayette Es- cadrille, died Sunday from injuries re- ceived in an aitplane accident in France
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
WAR TO BE DECIDED
 ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Correspondents Quote General Luden-
 dorff As So Stating.

New York, April 2S.-Peace for Ger many, according to General Luden- dorff, chief quartermaster general, rests upon the fighting on the western front and necessitates severe battles fought to a finish. These statements were made to correspondents at Great Headquarters on March 12 and report ed in German newspapers, which have been received here.
 'grhe final fighting in the West" he said. Cannot be compared to the fighting in Galicia or in Italy. The enemy has a powerful reserve army at hand which he may move on his splendidly laid out railroad system as he sees fit. But, however, heavy fighting may be. the battle must be fought out because, without it, peace is not attainabIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
TWO GERMANS VIOLATED
 TERMS OTHER PERMITS
Paul Kirsch and Arthur Matthias Ar-
 rested at Torrinqton.

Torrington. Conn.,. April 23.-Paul Kirsch and Arthur Matthias, two Ger mans employed in local bakery. weTe arrested today by Chief of Police William E. Nevin and held for the federal authorities on a charge of vii plating the terms of their permits. The men were seen coming out of 8 saloon and attempted to run away when they saw the officer approaching. Two other enemy aliens, who were or dered to report this evening for vio- lating their permits and who are be-. lieved to have warned the other pair that the officer was looking for them, will be detained when they appear to- night There have been several com- plaints here recently of glass being found in bread.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
200 COAL TRTMMERS
 STRIKE IN PROVIDENCE.
Demand 75 Gents an Hour and $1 an
 Hour for All Overtime.

Providence, R. l., April 25.-Two hundred coal trimmers employed in unloading barges at the waterfront coal yards in this city struck today for an increase in wages. They are now getting 50 cents an hour and their demand is for 75 cents an hour and $1 an hour for all overtime. The strike has practically tied up the coal business of the port.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
REPORTS OF SERIOUS
 FOOD RIOTS IN GALIciA
They Are Described in a Diplomatic
 Dispatch From France.

Washington. April 23-Serious food riots in Galicia are described in a di- plomatic despatch today from France. lt says:
 "A telegram from Vienna to the Afuenchener Neueste Machrichten re- ports that in many large towns of Ga- licia riots involving bloodshed. took place last week because of the short age of food. At CracoW these riots were particularly fierce, causing the deaths of a number of people. The troops charged into the crowd. The disturbances have now spread to Eas- tern Galicia. moreZ particularly in Lemberg and Tarnople. The number of casualties in the civil population is also high"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
FAILED TO RETURN
 CHILD SHE BORROWED
Blossom Harris ef New~York Arrested
 in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 23.-Upon the request of Lieutenant Thompson of the New York city police, Blossom Harris was arrested at the home of her mother here. today, in connection with a charge of failing to return an eight months old child which she had borrowed under pretext of using it in a moving picture show. Miss Harris denied that the child belongs to Mr. Katherine Rossy, the claimant. and as serts that it is the child of Mrs. Rob ert Carr. now dead and that she had promised to care for it. Possession of .teh baby was secured at day nur- sery in whose care Mrs. Rossy had placed it for the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
TRAGIC CLIMAX IN TRIAL OF H|NDUS
Ram Chanda Shot Dead In Court Room At San
 Francisco By Former EmpIoye {
MURDERER WAS KILLED AS HE PRESSED TRIGGER

Across the Roo Over the Heads of Attorneys United States Ram Singh the Murderer, Breaking His Neck-Soldiers and Deputy Marshals Rushed to All Exits With Drawn RevoIvers and Order Was Soon RestoredEThe Trial Which Is of 32 Persons Charged With Conspiracy to Foment Revolution In India Has Been Marked With Animosity Among the Defendants
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
GUILTY OF VIOLATING
 FOOD REGULATIONS
Max Shaftel. Baker, of Ansonia, Sold
 Flour at Excessive Prices.


 Ansonia, Conn.,, April 23.-Max Shaftel, a baker, was found guilty to- day of various violations Of the fed eral food regulations which included selling unlawful amounts of flour at excessive prices, selling wheat without requiring the purchase of an equal amount of authorized substitutes and of having too great a supply of flour on hand. The hearing was held before the federal food administrator for Connecticut, Robert Scov;lle, who, at it's conclusion. ordered that Shaftel sell no more flour and buy one without due permission from the food admin istration.
 Shaftel, who is licensed baker, was not found to have violated any regula- ton pertaining to his trade. He was defended by Mayor David Fitzgerald of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
British and French War Craft Have Moved On U-Boat
 Bases at Zeebrugge and Ostend
OBJECT IS TO BLOT OUT SUBMARINE MENACE

Two Large OdTme Cruisers Laden With Concrete, Were Sunk at the Entrance the Bruges Canal at Zeebrugge and Third One Was Sunk While Passing In the Canal At Ostend Two Warshps Were Run Ashore and Des- troyed By Considerable Damage Was Done By Guns of the Warshps to Works Shore at Both Places -One British Torpedo Destroyer Was Sunk and Two Smaller Craft Are Missng-Aong the Entire Battle Front Comparative Quiet Continues-t Is Rumored That Relations Between Holland and Germany Are Strained.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
Yesterday Banner
 Day For Liberty Loan
THE SUM OF s127, 7,12s,ooo WAS RE.
 PORTED FOR THE DAY
TOTAL IS $1,657,e7S, 800
Messages Indicate That In the Balance of the Week the Biggest outpourins of Pledges Since the Country Went to War Will Be Made.

Washington, April 2s. - Messages reaching the treasury tonight indi- cated that in the balance of the week the country will witness the biggest outpouring of Liberty loan pledges seen since the nation went to war. Reports to headquarters tonight pre- dicted that whole federal reserve dis tricts, states and cities would reach their minimum goals by the end of the week and spend next week in gathering eversubscriptions.
 Biggest Sum Ever in One Day. The first news of the new phase was the announcement tonight that $127, 123, 900 has been reported today, mak-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
sEAwEEp RECOMMENDED
 AS A USEFUL FOOD
By the museum of Natural History
 Is So Used In Japan.

New York. April 2s.-Seaweed is re- commended as a useful food in Am erican homes by the Museum of Ma tursl history which has opened a food exhibit in this city. A placard sets forth that while one of the principal factors of Japan's food suppIy>fs sea- weed, Yet this country, with superior resources, has entirely ignored this valuable product and allowed to go to waste a very useful food"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
OBITUARY.
Mrs. EIizabeth J. seIeninoff

Greenwich, Conn, April 23. - Mrs. Elizabeth J. Seleninoff, 79, widow of AL exander Seleninoff, former. Russian consul in New York, died at her home here today. She was a native of Georgia and was known for her phil znthropic work. Before her husbands s death she lived many years in Rus E&
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
FRENCH WAR CROSSES
 FOR AMERICAN AVIAToRs
Sergeant David E. Putnam of Newton, Mass, One of the Men Hon6red.

Paris, April 2S-The French gov ernment has awarded the War Cross to Sergeant David E. Putnam, of New ton. Mass, a member of French Es- cadrille No, 156: William A. Wellman. of Cambridge, Mass. of Escadrille No. S7. and Phelps Collins, of Detroit, a member of the Lafayette escadrille.
 Collins was killed on March 13 in an aerial combat. Putnam, Wellman and Collins enlisted in the Foreign Legion early in the war and fought in the trenches for long time before joining the aviation service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
pIsLoYALIsTS IN KANSAS RECEIVE ROUGH TREATMENT
Walter cooperider, Farmer, Was
 Tarred and Feathered.

McPherson, Kan, April 23.-Walter Cooperider, farmer living nine miles southwest of this city, was tarred an1 feathered last night because of alleg- ed remarks said to have been said by him. His father, T. J. Cooperid Ser. 90 years, old, who has been bed- flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
U-BoAT IN SPANISH
 TERRITORIAL WATERS
Torpedoed French Steamer Bearing [ Diplomatic Dispatches.

Washington, April 2S.-News of the torpedoing in Spanish territorial Wa ters of the French steamer Provence was contained in diplomatics sdespatches today from France The vessel enter ed the port of Palamos. Catalonia badly damaged. The Spanish press the despatch said. is incensed over the incident.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
FRIDAY NOT TO BE A
 HOLIDAY IN CONNECTICUT
Announcement Made by Governor Hol-
 comb Last Night.

Hartford, Conn.,, April Ex-Governor Marcus H. Holcomb announced tonight that Friday of this week would not be made a Connecticut holiday, although it would be observed as a Liberty day as requested by President Wilson. The governor in deciding not to proclaim the day a legal holiday said he was actuated by two reasons. One was that he had no authority under the law, and the other that as most of the communities in the state had reached or were about to reach their allotted bond quotas. there was no occasion for a special holiday to make drives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
SWITZERLAND NEGOTIATING
 FOR AMERICAN GRAIN
It is Understood Germany Will Grant
 Safe Conduct to Ships.

Berne. April .-Switzerlands me-
 gotations with Germany for the safe conduct of American grain appears to
 be reaching a favorable conclusion. It is understood that Germany will grant safe conduct to all ships carry ing, in addition to the American or other flag, the Swiss flag and marked plainly with the inscription "Schweiz." 1"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN
 APPLIES FOR PASSPORTS
For Himself and His Secretaries t
 Come to Washington.

Dublin, April 2s.-The lord mayor of Dublin announces that he had ap- piled to Foreign Secretary Balfour for passports for himself and his secre- taries in order that they may proceed to Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
MAYOR OF MICHIGAN
 CITY, IND., LOCKED UP
Arrested in Washington When He Ar rived There to Discuss His NaturaIi- zation.

Washington, April 23.-Fdererick c. Miller. the German mayor of Michigan City, Ind, was arrested and locked up as an enemy alien when he came here today to discuss with federal officials the prospects of completing his natur- alization. He took out first papers be- fore the United States went to war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

If we unswervingly continue the U-boat war we can attain a peace with England which will assure the coast of Flanders to the Gelfaan Navy for all time. We need this for the assertion of our power on the sea. Admiral von Tirpitz.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24
ALLIED NAV|ES MAY PLAY A MARKED
 PART IN THE FUTURE 0F TIE WAR
CabIed Paragraphs
ritish Gain East of Robeco

London, April 2S.-The British gain ed ground east of Robecq, today, ac- cording to Field Marshal Haig's re- port tonight, and improved their posi- tion around Metern. Numerous pri- soners were captured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

Max Eastman, editor of the suppress sed Masses, on trial for violation of the espionage act says, Loyalty has no middle ground"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

The krupp Works in Germany em- ployed more than 10000 persons ir February, and 126000 are now em- ployed there.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

German authorities in Belgium is- sued decree directing the finances of the Flemish and Walloon districts be administered separately.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-24

A readiustment of the aircraft pro- gram was decidedly on definitely by President Wilson. Secretary Baker was ordered to carry it out.