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Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
SNOM GREAT AID
 TO TIE ITALIANS
Austro- German Offensive May Have Come to a Permanent Halt
 As Result.
Associated Press Dispatch.


 New York Jan. 10.-Snow came to the aid of the Italians, and the Austro- German offensive apparently has reached halt, if not an end. The whole front is covered with three to five feet of snow, making infantry operations impossible, and is hamper ing the Teuton supply lines. Artil- lery is active on the western front, in the Arras area, and northeast of Ypres and also northeast of Verdun.
 The Germans have not attempted counter measures against the French at Sortie Wovre.
 Eighteen British merchantmen of more than sixteen hundred tons and three smaller vessels were sunk by mines and submarines this week. The French report the loss of one merchantmen.
 Peace emissaries of Russia and the Central Powers are meeting at Brest- Litovsk. It is reported the first meeting was devoted to a discussion of a meeting place but there was no decision. Russia refused Turkeys offer of separate peace.
 President Wilson's message was endorsed by the British Labor Party and public men and the Labor Social ist and Liberal Parties.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

Lee Moo was down from Swifton today and Rys their gin is running all the tinand "threshing bolls" and keeping buE z, although unfortunate ly the repof was circulated that they were not rq ming and were not buy ing. This i new machine for this section and iere is only two of them in the count Moon & Son at Swifton and Littletoi Bros. at Newport.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
Secretary Baker Makes
 Pointed Reply 60 Critics

He declared America now has an army of substantial size in France, we'll trained in modern warfare. h. dependent lines of communication and supply are in process of construction, and great program is being formu- lated for the production of new in struments of war, he said. Baker as- serted that an army of nearly one million and a half men is in the field or training at home or abroad. He said the clothing supply for the army is now substantially complete.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
SCHOOL CASES CONSOLIDATED.
Cases of w. D. McLain and J. R. HOl- den Vs. Newport Special School
 District Decided.

These suits were brought to test the right of the board of 1906, divid- ing the district into two parts, and the rule of the board of 1914, requir- ing children of the East Side to pay tuition if attending the Walnut street school,-and the court finds that the rule of 1906, dividing the district is a reasonable one and should be upheld and that the rule of 1914, or so much thereof as required the payment of tuition is illegal and not enforceable, it is so decreed and the cost of this cause is adjudged as follows: Each party to pay his own witnesses and the court cost is to be paid one-half by w. D. McLain and J. R. Holden and one-half by the defendants.
 To the judgment and decree of the court as to costs the respective plain tiffs, w. D. McLain and J. R. Holden each separately objected and excepted and each prayed an appeal, which was granted.
 The temporary injunction granted by the Hon. Dene H. Coleman in the absence of the Chancellor was made perpetual. The court further found that the facilities and equipment of the East Side school are in many ways not equal to the facilities and souipment of the Walnut street school.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
PRICE OF CLOTHES
 TO GO HIGHER

Chicago, Jan. 10-Prediction of a radical advance in the price of mems clothing; an allegation that wool growers, not satisfied with an ad- vance in the price of wool from IS cents before the war to75 cents and 80 cents a pound at present, are hoarding for still higher prices; and plans to memorialize congress for government control of both wool and cotton prices, were outstanding feat ures of a meeting here today of the National Association of Retail Clothiers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

A big shipment of yarn has been received by the Red Cross Chapter and it is earnestly desired that all knitters who will aid, to please send to Mrs. Scarborough for the yarn and get to work. Any new knitters who will aid will be appreciated. A shipment will be made to headquar- ters the 18th and all finished gar ments must be sent in by that time.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
ANOTHER PUT
 |S SHATTERED
Government Agents Check German Attempt to ReOrganize Sabotage
 In This Country.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Through in- tercepted communications and evi- dence found on a score of arrested aliens government agents have dis covered a concerted movement to re- organize German sabotage and war propaganda in this country, but the movement has been broken up. Enc my activities are now believed to be confined to sporadic cases.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
JOSEPH EDWARD BRIDGER.

J. E. Bridger, aged 65 years, died at his home at Jacksonport Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock from a long illness of Bright's disease. For four months and a half the deceased had been very ill and confined for the most of the time to his bed The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home in Jacksonport, con- ducted by Rev. w. B. Hays of the Methodist church. The burial follow ed at the old family burying lot at Robinson's graveyard. The Masonic lodge of Newport, of which the de- ceased was member, had charge of the service at the grave.
 Mr Bridger was born in Iowa, but when very small came to Jacksonport, where his life was spent. His Family were pioneers of the old town \ d numbered among it's best people. \ is survived by his wife, whose .pNnce and ministrations during his
 illness were untiring, and to
 M .M, pecially the tenderest sympa-
 m Attended. An only child, Mrs.
 ,,e Nssington, of Newport, and a
 n Yer, Al Bridger, of Iowa,
 M a. w ;paining close members of
 % u1 .Qther relatives are of the
 ~. son family of Jackson
 , Na'Sn hn.al vas guest at<fhe
 fram 9 busines, night, retdrning
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
WILL SHIP MUCH
 WHEAT ID EUROPE
American People Must Save to Make Up the Deficiency, Says the Food
 Administration.
Associated Press Dispatch

ASS0clated Pfess D1spatch
 Washington, Jan. 10.-The food sit uation in Europe is regarded here as being so critical that the food admin istration is planning to release an ad- ditional ninety million bushels of wheat, despite the fact that the nor maj export surplus was shipped by the middle of December The Ameri- can people are asked to save to make up the deficiency.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
Associated Press Dispatch.

AssOCIaJeU TTGSs DISpaCcl.
 Washington, Jan 1O.-Secretary Baker today replied to criticisms of his departments conduct of the war in an exhaustive statement which he presented to the senate military com mittee. His reply was in these words: "No army of similar size in the history of the world was ever raised, trained and equipped so quick ly. No such provisions was ever made for the comfort, health and well being of an army"
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
COSSACK LEADERS
 HAVE MET DEFEAT
Generals kaledines and Dutoff Are In Fliglt, Pursued By RevOlu-
 tiolists and Red Guard.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Petrogrd, Jan. 10.-The official news agncy announces Generals Kaledines and Dutoff, Cossack lead CTS, have been defeated Kaledines is retreatig and Dutoff is in flight, pursued bi revolutionary soldiers and the Red Qard.
 The Wdkmen and Soldiers Coun- cil at Rosov makes announcement that the Gssacks now are unani- mously agFnst Kaledines.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

A ten inch snow fell at Hoxie to- day, according to the report of a travelling man this afternoon, and a travelling man never prevaricates. No snow has fallen here today, but a different report tomorrow is prob able.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

E. D. Ring, of Eight Mile, was mingling with friends on the streets of Newport today and attending to business.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
SWE DEN WAN TED
 AS GO-BE WIEN
German Delegation Expresses Desire For Sweden to Act With Great
 Britain, France and Italy.
Associated Press Dispatch.

U @F NN7'7 H7
 Petrograd, Jan. 10.-A German del- egation in Petrograd is reported by the Evening Post to have expressed the desire to the Swedish legation that Sweden act as go-between with Great Britain, France and Italy.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10
BULGAR|A-RUsS
 TREATY SIGNED
News Dispatch From Berne Quotes Bund Reports of d Peace
 Agreement

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Berne, Jan. 10.-The Bund reports that a separate peace agreement has been signed by Russia and Bulgaria.
 The Bulgarian correspondent to the Bund says the announcement was made in parliament.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

f and Mrs. Claude Trice were down today on business and meeting their numerous friends. MT. Trlce IS a popular young druggist of our neighbor city.
Newport daily independent., 1918-01-10

Nathan A6 ~ h,,a;nas night, ret1rning from pusihess .to ;++L
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
BRQOKLYN
Women's Club Studying South Amer. ica This season-Robin Appears in Zero Weather.

Mrs. George W. Clark, wife of the former pastor of the Congregational church here; has been visiting friends in the place for a few days.
 Arthur Bullard of Providence spent the weekend and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Edwin Burnett.
 The Women's club met Monday af ternoon. Mrs. J. Sprague Bard being the hostess. The roll call was on cur rent events. Mrs. T. B. Payne read a very interesting paper on Educational Advantages. The theme for the years study is South America.
 Robin in Zero Weather.
 Thursday morning the mercury stood below zero, yet a little before noon as Rev. T. B. Payne was on his way to the post office for his mail he heard a robin and looking saw it on an ap- pie tree in the lot at the Congrega- rional parsonage. This surely is re- hinder that spring is on the way. Cheer upi
 installation Postponed.
 The officers of Brooklyn grange were not installed as the installing officer was unable to be present. The install lation will be held the first meeting in February
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
SOUTH KILLNGLY
Meeting of Willing Workers-corporal
 w. H. Barlow Writes From France

There was a small attendance at the meeting of the Willing Workers Wednesday afternoon, owing to the bad walking. Some Red Cross work is being done by the members.
 Mrs. P. H. Coffey and Mrs. G. E. Hall were entertained at The Ledges Monday.
 A. E. Hall has finished saving on the Knox farm and has moved his plant to the Gallup lot in Ekonk.
 Mrs. Amos Martin was in Daniel son Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Byron Place and son spent Sunday with Mrs. Places par ents.
 Mrs Edmund Goodness entertained Miss Hartig at dinner Sunday.
 Tidines From France.
 Friends of Corporal W. H. Barlow who is in France, were cheered by the good news contained in a letter re- ceived from him Thursday. Corporal Barlow also sent some gifts to rela- tives, among them being very beau tiful embroidered pillow top for his mother, Mrs. G. w. Barlow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Members of Norwich Epworth League
 Visit Local Society.

The Epworth league at the Meth odist church celebrated it's 22d anni- versary Monday evening. In addi- tion to the resident members, 20 from Norwich came up, with Rev. J. H. Newland. There was an entertaining program during which Miss Marian Anthony sang Love You Truly, liar old Jeffers sang The Rosary, Frank Nell read Sally Ann's Experience, also giving an encore, and William Rob- ertson, Jr., sang Some Day. Games were played and refreshments, served. It was a delightful celebration and was arranged by the society committee, of which Frank Nell is chairman.
 Aid Sooiety's Meeting.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church meets at Mrs. John Per kins' home Thursday afternoon.
 Arrangements have been made so that when there is to be no school on account of a storm the bell will be rung at o'clock in the morning or at a quarter of 12, if there is to be no afternoon session.
 Kings Daughters Election.
 'The officers elected to serve Whatso- ever circle of the Kings Daughters are Leader Mrs. c. H. Prior; vice leader Miss Alice A. Brown: secretary, Mrs '. F. Gardner; treasurer, Mrs A. M Clarke.
 Misses Marian Anthony and Sadie Thompson were in Worcester Tuesday evening, where they heard Alma Glucl sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR ENGAGED
 FOR LOCAL Y. M. C. A
Arthur A. Martin of Jersey City Will Take Up His Duties Here or Feb. ruary list.


 Arthur A. Martin, an expert gym mast has been engaged by the local '; M. c. A. as physical director and will take up his duties February 1.
 There has been no physical direc- tor at the local society who spent all of his time in the work since the res- ignation of H. F. Brown who took up war work and later enlisted in the avi- alton corps. MT. Martin has been &C., lively engaged in this line spending four years in Hartford and some time in Jersey City where he now is em-. ployed: In addition to the duties of physical director he is well qualified for work in the different social branch : es and will be closely associated with the general secretary. The office of physical director in the local society has been unified since last spring on account of the inability of trained and efficient man because of war con- ditions and the board believes that they have added a strong man to their efficient force.
 MT. Martin will move his family and personal property to this city during the latter part of this week and will commence his new duties the first Of the month. 2
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
PHYSICAL ORGANIZATIONS
To Begin Monday For Men With
 Numbers From i to 5t3.

Physical examinations of the first of the men in the Seventeenth district of the Connecticut daft will begin next week; mSn with numbers l to SIS. will be called.
 Those living in the vicinity of Plainaeld viii be examined at Chair man Darielssn's ofiiEe in Piainfield, on Monday, between the hours of Il and 2. pr. Simonds of the board will do the examining.
 The local examinations will be held af the Town hall, Tuesday. and Drs. simonds and Guild will be the examin- CTS.
 Only Class IA men will be called next week. and not all Of them. Even those who were examined previously and rejected will be re-examined, and will probably go into class SC.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
OBITUARY
Louis Giadue

The death of Louis Gladue, 6z, oc- cured at his home at 919 Main street, Monday afternoon from paralysis. He had been i'll only three days.
 He was born in Canada and had lived in Willimantic for about twenty five years. He is survived by his wife, son. Victor, and three daughters, Mrs. Odele Demers of Taftville, Mrs. Allard of St. Albans. and Mrs. Parent of Taftville, and three brothers, Bap- tiste of Taftville, Alexander of Canada, and Joseph of New Bedford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

of the local committee was chairman of the meeting. Rev. John A. Dooley, pastor of St. Marys church, was pres ent and explained regarding the sale and nature of the stamps and certi- ficates. In answer to questions from the chairman, those present expressed their willingness to assist in the sale of the stamps. It is planned to have them for sale in every place of busi- ness in town. in all the mills. the pub lie library and the schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
CANCELS ICE coNfkAcT
Oiodire Delude Had Trouble With Faulty Municipal Harvesting Equip ment.

The contract with Diodire Delude and the city of Willimantic regarding the harvesting and sale of the ice crop at the pumping station and the use of the municipal houses has been can celled.
 MT. Delude has been troubled with the hoisting apparatus. as it would get out of order several times day, caus- ing his men to remain idle and delay ing harvesting, so that practically only one houseful has been stored.
 MT. Delude presented his bill for the harvesting which he has done, and agreed to take houseful of last years ice as pay. A company dealing in ice hoisting machinery was told to come to this city and repair the machinery and the harvesting will then be re- stunned, under the direction Of Nelson Adams,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Furnishes Bond to suppert Child.

Eddy Gadarowski pleaded not guilty of non support of a minor child, be- fore Judge Foss in the police court on Tuesday Andrew Ogozalek said that the defendant left the child at his home and contributed towards it's sup port for awhile. then disappeared.
 Gadarowski said that he went to hunt up his wife's relatives. and found them and that they were willing to take care of the child. Later he was taken sick, but he will pay for all of the child's expenses.
 He was told to furnish a bond of $500 that he would support the child, which he did
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller,

NtSs -ti<d1sIu Tu1eTs
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller was held at the Congregational church in Scotland, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Martin lowering officiat ing. The bearers were Clarence and George Perry, Arthur Roberts and Ar chic, Gallup. Burial was in the new cemetery, Scotland. Arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

The following scheme is being used to attain a good attendance of all the children in all the grades of the Riv- erside grammar school: The grade on each floor that has the best attendance per cent. for each month (minus 1-2 per cent. for each tardy mark) is given the privilege of dismissing one half hour earlier than usual on the follow ing Friday afternoon. For the month of January-school month of three weeks-Miss Bitgood's room has the best per cent, while on the second floor Miss Alice Browns room won this privilege,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
SOUTH COVENTRY
Public Meeting Held to Boon, Sale of
 Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates.

The campaign for the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates was inaugurated here Friday, evening when manufacturers, merchants and practically everyone in the town so situated as to come into frequent con- tact with the public, were summoned to a meeting held in the assembly hall of the Booth-Dimock Memorial. Library, under the auspices of the town committee of the state council of defense. Dr. W. L. Higgins chairman
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
WLLIMANTIC
ter bower is running short.

ter power IS running snort. 2.-i-.
 Should there be need of the lights, as on the occasion of a fire. shooting. or wave of crime. the lights will be turned on. Willimantic will present dark appearance, evenings, after this, as no more store windows will be lighted up except Saturday even ings. so citizens must plan to get home
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Sugar and Ships

In the interest of the public it serves. the American Sugar Refining Company is earnestly supporting the Governments policy to regulate the supply of sugar SO that it shall be sufficient for the needs of all-our soldiers, Our Allies and ourselves.
 With the crop of cane sugar coming in the sugar situation favorable than was month ago. There will be enough, according present indications travaSant and waste are avoided
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

have moved their household effects to their newly erected cottage at Whalem park. MT. and Mrs. Sullivan will not reside in their new home until spring.
 Miss Florence Brown is visiting New Britain friends.
 Zoelle Gaucher recently entertained an uncle from Los Angeles whom he had not seen in a number of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Residnation Accepted.

The resignation of Rev. Vernon. w. Cooke, pastor of the Willimantic Con- gregational church was accepted at q meeting of the Ecclesiastical Society Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

S1UGOs
 At the same time. an abun- dance of sugar was and still is locked up in far-away Java, as unavailable as unmined Sold-because ships cannot be spared to transport it.
 Every 5.0OO-ton ship which can be saved by giving England sugar from Cuba means the release of a ship which can make three trips and take a total of 5000 sol. diers from the United States to France.
 If we can save the Allies from taking any Java sugar in 1918, we will release for transport purposes enough ships to carry over to the Western front and supply about 150,000 to 200, 1000 soldiers.
 At the same time, we will also be giving the Allies the necessary sugar. Therefore. it is to the interest of the common cause to save ships and send soldiers.
 The American Sugar Re- finins Compan.' has put forth every possible effort to keep up the supply of sugar for the United States, even in limited quantities, and to stabilize the price to the consumer.
 In order to enable thewidest possible distribution of sugar 50 that all may have some susar-we distribute Domino Cane Sugars in convenient. size packages.
 These small unit cartons and cotton bags enable aro. cers to limit their sales so that waste and hoardins may be prevented.
 It will be necessary for srocers and consumers to watch carefully their distri. button and puschases during the approaching period of re. adjustment. The fefineries are now starting tip and sup- plies of raw sugar coming for ward, but it will take weeks, and possibly months, for the return of normal conditions.
 Housewives can cooperate with this plan by buying these package sugars.
 times it is our aim to of the public we serve. lefSfaiaa6 Cofsnesaafy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
MOON FOR LIGHT

And Snow on Ground Will Help Some Mayor Orders Saving of Electricity.
 No more street lights in this city after II o'clock when the moon is shin- iug. Mayor Gates gave Chief Killou- rey this order, Tuesday afternoon. in order to save fuel.
 There arc many moonlight nights when the electric lights are not needed, SO the order started in effect Tuesday evening and will be kept in effect as long as there is snow on the ground
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Takina Aliens, Photos.

The local photographers are busy making photographs for the German aliens who must give four unmounted photographs of themselves when they register next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
BALTIC.

Good Patronage for St. Jean society,s Carnival =. Three Resistrants in Tuesdays List Accounted For Wood Being Burned at Academy of the Holy Family.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
.JEWETT CITY

competition Among School Pupils for Perfect Attendanes = Norwich Ep- worth. League. Members. Guests of Local League -. Methodist Church Celebrates Its, Forty second Anni- versary. ! s fs.e
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
po,r.r From Mars Meak.

The electricity used in this city is generated in Ware, Mass, and the cold weather has frozen the Streams which feed the reservoir, so the supply of wa