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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10

if it reaches the peoples of the central powers 1t will reinvig0rate the popular movement toward peace in those coun- tries "and give their demands for peace a weight and authority that can- not be denied.'
 The British hospital ship Rewa, with wounded aboard, was sunk by a sub- marine in the Bristol channel last Fri day night. The wounded were saved, but there were three casualties among the crew. There were $50 persons aboard. The attack was made at il o'clock at night, although the ship was carrying all the lights and markings of a ship of mercy. The torpedo pass ed through the Red Cross painted on the side of the steamer.
 Germany has extended her submarine zone to include the waters around the Cape Verde Islands, Madeira and g portion of those of French Senegal all off the northwest coast of Africa. Through these waters lay important trade routes from the Pacific and In. dian oceans. South Africa and South America to Europe. p According to an Amsterdam des. patch, which probably emanated ir Berlin, the Brest-Litovsk conference again is in session, with Leon Trotzky the Bolshevik foreign minister, ana the German and Austro- Hungarian foregn minister and the Turkish grand viZier in attendance In addition tt their endeavor to straighteon out diff ferences with the Bolsheyiki, the Tea tonic allied representatives, are de clared to be negotiating with tn, | Ukrainians ain an endeavor to carr ] their good will. .~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10

Bad weather continues to prevail on most of the major battle fronts, but nevertheless the heavy artillery duels are. proceeding, and at several points infantry attacks of small proportions have been carried out
 The Germans, in one of these manouvres, which apparently was more of the nature of a raid than an attack by large forces, entered British advanced posts north of the Ypres- Staden railway, but later were forced out by a counter r-attack. On the fla nous St. Mihiel salient southeast of Nefdun. which has described a sharp wedge in the battle line since the early days of the war, French troops have raided German positions on a mile front, destroyed the positions and re- turned to their own line with IFS priboners and some machine guns. The German war office admits the French success in invading the German posi- tons, but says the French were eject cd from them in a counter-attack.
 s-.On the Italian front a heavy snow Is falling and aside from intensive artillery duels from the Asiago plateau 10 the Piave river and small patrol encounters, there has been no fighting worthy of mention. y; 10th the British and French news papers enthusiastically endorse Presi- dent Wilson's statement of war aims Likewise, 1t has met with the entire approval of the representative of la bor in Great Britain. In a manifesto the laborites say that in the present statement the. labor party can find nc portion upon. which the allied democ- ..racies are likely to disagree and that
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10

the presidents action, issued staxe- ments tonight by the dozen. Mr. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage association, said
 Statement of Mrs. catt.
 We are thrilled by the presidents statement Most of all do we aprre- ciate his setting forth that tle passage of the amendment is an act of right and justice at this time to the women of this country and of the world. The presidents statement is the. most im- portant he has yet made on the suf- frage question, and coming when it does ranks as a war utterance with the statement of Premier Lloyd George, MT. Asauith and the premier of Cana da on this same subject
 Miss Alice Paul, head of the Wo- mans party, who with others served jail sentence and went on a hunger strike for so-calIed picketing of the White House in behalf of the suffrage amendment. said
 'It is difficult to express our gratf fication at the presidents stand. For four years we have striven to secure his support for the national amend ment for we knew that this and per haps it alone would insure us sus- cess
 The house begins debate tomorrow on 1 the Raker resolution for submission I of the Susan B. Anthony amendment I to the States, under an agreement to i end general debate at five o'clock in l the afternoon It probably will be ! reached early in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
BAKER TO APPEAR BEFORE
 f SENATE COMMITTEE
To Discuss Proposals for Separate De.
 partment of Munitions.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The climax in the war inquiry of the senate military committee will be reached tomorrow, when Secretary Baker appears to dis cuss the proposals for establishing a separate department of munitions and criticisms of army. preparations de- veloped during the investigation.
 MT. Bakers testimony is expected to continue several days, and with it the committee proposes to close the ord nance and supplies branches of their inquiry and pave the way for imnae- diate movement in the senate for leg lslation. Investigation of army can comments, aviation and other activities are to be deferred for the present.
 In anticipation of the war secre- tary's appearance, army and navy pur- chasing methods were compared by the committee today through Rear Admiral McGowan, paymaster general of the navy, and his chief aides. Ad- miral McGowan earnestly opposed a single purchasing system for both l army and navy supplies, pleading against disturbing the navy's success full system. As a substitute he pro. posed joint war and navy department boards, supplemented by civilian ex. | perts, to cooperate.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
.s1;aoo,ooo TO HOUSE
 SHIP YARD WORKERS
Immediate Expenditure Decided Upon '.r- by Shipping Board.

Washington, Jan. 9.--Immediate ex- penditure of $1 100000 to provide housing accommodations for ship yard workers at Newport News was decided on today by the shipping board after a senate sub committee had presented the urgency of the situation. Housing facilities will be provided at other plants engaged on government work as soon as possible after congress passes a bill now pending providing money for the purpose.
 The subcommittee appointed by the senate commerce committee investi- gating shippuilding took up with the board today the subject of housing workers at Newport News after flo- n1er L. Ferguson, president of the Newport News Shipbuilding company witness at the inquiry yesterday had declared his yard could take on no more men until housing was obtained.
 The inquiry continued today with Edward F. Carry, director of opera tons for the board, on the stand. Freight congestion at New York, MT. Carry said. has greatly delayed sail ings and the board now is diverting much material to southern ports. Lack of coal for bunkers. too. he said. had slowed up overseas transportation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
ASSAlLANT OF WOMEN
 ESCAPED FROM SHERIFF.
useph Shakin Was Chained to Two Other Prisoners in New Haven.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. s.-Useph Shakin, who has been convicted of three attacks upon women in Water bury and sentenced. to prison tbsre, today escaped from Deputy Sheriff J. M. Coleman here tonight while being taken to the New. Haven county jail. Shakin was chained to two other pris- oners in the sheriff's custody and as the party stepped off a trolley car he broke the chain and ran with a hand = cuff dangling on his wrist. The sheriff, concerned to see that the other pris- oners did not get away, was delayed in pursuing Shakin until he had van ished in side street. He has not been, seen since.
 Shakin was arrested in October last after several women had been attack ed, and he confessed to one such case and was convicted in another and also on a third charge of attempting to kill male escort of third person. He was sentenced to not less than eight nor more than twenty years in prison
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
HAVANA WILL BE A
 BREADLESs CITY TODAY,
Last Supply of Flour Has Been Divid- ed Among Hospitals and AsyIums.

Havana, Jan. Beginning tomor- TOW, Havana will be a breadless city. The last of the available supply of flour has been divided among the hos- pitals and asyiun1s and by order of the defense board no wheat bread is to he placed on sale This condition must continue, it is stated, until the United States food administration permits ele hxportation of flour to this city.
 A daily diminishing quantity O: bread has been furnished by tae Havana bakeries during the past sev- eral weeks and those who obtained the little that was for sale had to stand in line before the bakeshops in the early hours of the morning. The de- fense board advises the public to eat corn pone' or some other substitute for wheat bread. Lard also is very
 unebtainable here. The price for what
 there is is almost prohibitive.
 The most serious condition whicI eonfronts the government, however, I.
 the coal shortage. This threatens tc | interrupt railway traffic, which woult Interfere with the movement of tht sugar crop, and also force the closinf down of factories and even the cut | ting off. of the city's electric lightins | system.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
TRIED TO DIVERT GOAL : FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Fuel Administrator Garfield Denied Request of Mayor HyIan of New York.

59 Washington, Jan. 9.-Fuel Admins trator Garfield denied a request by Mayor Hylan of New York today that coal moving to New England be di- verted to avert a famine in New York. He said that while everything possi- ble would be done for New York, all eastern cities would have to share the shortage caused by December's low production. The order directing 509 cars of coal a, day go to New England will not be modified.
 Mayor Hylan called Dr. Garfield over the long distance telephone and in- sisted that something be done to rs-
 Heve the situation in New fork Shortly afterwards a delegation of New York wholesale dealers called on him to urge change in the methods of coal distribution. They suggested that distribution be put in the hands of men experienced in the business that wholesalers be licensed and that industries not needed in the conduct
 of the war be limited as to supplies Explaining tonight his reasons fos continuing shipments to New England even at the expense of other regions Dr. Garfield said that it was necessary
 to keep New England munition plants supplied.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
NEW YORK BAR, PROTESTS
 PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
Because Power Given Congress and
 States Would Cause Confusion.

New York, Jan. 9.-Reso!utions call- ing for the defeat in it's present form of the proposed federal constitutional amendment establishing prohibition, on the ground that a provision in it giving both congress and the states power to enforce it would cause con- fusion, have been adopted at the an nual meeting of the New York City Bar Association, it was announced to- day. The resolutions recommend the substitution by congress of a new measure free from this element of conflicting Jurisdiction
 The provision objected to says that congress and the several states shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation" It was inserted by amendment at the close of the discussion in the senate and very little. if any. consideration seems to have been given by the na- tional legislature" to it, says a report on the subject signed by George w Wickersham, former attorney-general of the United States, as chairman of kthe bar associations committee on con- Stitutional amendments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
SENATE DEBATES CONTROL
 OF PRINT PAPER INDUSTRY.
A Final Vote Will Not Be Reached
 for Several Days.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Debate on the joint resolution authorizing the presi- dent to have the federal trade com mission take control of the print paper industry continued throughout today In the senate, with but few senators in their seats. A final vote probably will not be reached for several days, as many speeches are yet to be made.
 Attacks on the resolution were made during the day by Senators HardWick. Smoot, Sherman and King. Senator Smoot characterized it as "a most vicious measure" and declared that un- der it's provisions the president would De able to withhold print paper from any newspaper or magazine he desired. He also asserted the resolution was ! introduced at the request of publish CTS in an effort to reduce the price of paper to rates below those agreed upon by the manufacturers and the govern l ment.
 The measure was vigorously defend ed by Senator Owen, who said such a step was necessary to break the power held by the alleged paper monopoly over the press. He charged that the paper makers now can dictate to the press of the country by withholding supplies | senator Galllnger, the republican leader. urged that no effort be made to rush the measure through the sen ate. Senator Smith of Arizona, ir charge of the resolution, agreed to give adequate time for discussion before bringing it to final vote.
 News print paper jobbers told the federal trade commission today that they would be forced out of business the commission undertook to supply small publishers with paper as was done last year, and asked that theil status in the trade be defined when the commission fixes prices under ar agreement by the manufacturers witf the department of justice. I Commissioner Colver said the com. mission did not expect to undertake isalstribnti tinnssa gain and called atten.
 ton to the fact that an ernergencJ which threatened to stop publication O many papers caused the conlnissio,
 to- act as distributor last year. H,
 said the court decree in the pape,
 case defined their position, as it pro
 vided for regulation of the margin o, | paper sold by jobhers. ef.s-75 2: 2: ; =
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
DECLINE IN PRODUCTION
 '" OF COPPER LAST YEAR
Output Was ss0oo,oo0 Pounds Less Than in 1916.

Washington, Jan. Stopper valued at more than half a billion dollars was produced in the United States in 1917 Production was slightly less than in 191s the geological survey announced today in statistics for the year. Pro- duction from domestic ores amounted to 1890 900 pounds or 3S,O0O, 900 rounds less than 1916; output from primary sources, domestic and foreign, was 3,5s2 100000 pounds, an increase of 103,0oo;000 pounds over 1916. De- nestle production was valued at s51o. 900 900, an increase of $33,000, 900 over 1916.
 Stocks of refined copper at the be- ginning of 1917 were about 12S 100000 pounds, making the years available supply, exclusive of secondary copper about 2,490, ,000, 900 pounds. The supply for domestic consumption in 1917, as- Euniing no change in stocks, was ma teriaIly less than the 1430,OO0, ,0O0 pounds available in 1916, the report states.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
oRGANIZATioN OF U. s. GUARD HAS BEEN SUSPENDED
by Army Troops and Federal Guards men.

Washington, Jan. s.-Further or gaiization of the United States guard has been suspended. Secretary Baker announced today, and the special pro- tective duty for which the guard was authorized will be done by army troops supplemented by the 1900 federal gusrdsmen, to which number enroll ment Is. now limited.
 Originally it was planned to make the. guard a special federal police force of about 25,00O officers and men for service largely in the communities In which they were enlisted in enforc- ing enemy alien proclamations and other such work. Changed conditions is the only reason given in the order for the new plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
A NEW SYSTEM FOR
 CHICAGO PACKING PLANTS
Fats May Be Trimmed Of Meats Be. fore Being Sent to Retailers.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-The meat division of the United States food administra- tion, it was learned today, has under consideration a new system for the packing plants of Chicago, whereby fats may be trimmed off meats be- fore being sent to retailers. A com mittee has been appointed to work out a definite plan and will report to ]. P. Cotton, chief of the division here, about January F. Dr. E. Dana Du- rand, assistant to Mir. Cotton. said: "The food administration for some 1 time has been carrying on a program of conservation in both vegetable and animal fats. The supply for exports has been limited"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
BAD WEATHER IS CURBDNC BATTLES
 
But Heavy Artillery Daels Are Proceeding a Several Points
INFANTRY ATTACKS OF SMALL PROPORTIONS

O. the Italian Front Heavy Snow Falling and the Fight ing Has Been Confined to Small Patrol Encounters- British and French Newspapers Endorse President Will sons Statement of War Aims-The British Hospital Ship Rewa Was Torpedoed and Sunk in the Bristol Channel There Were $50 Persons Aboard Including Wounded and Crew-AN the Wounded Were Saved But Three of the Crew Were Lost-Gemany Has Extended Her Sub marine Zone to Include Important Trade Routes Of the Northwest Coast of Africa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
GROWTH OF THE WARS
 INSURANCE BUSINESS
Calls for an Additional $2,245, ,656, Largely for Salaries of Officials.

Washington, Jan. S.-Growth of the wars insurance business was reflected today in supplemental estimates of ap- propriations needed for this fiscal year submitted to the house by the war risk insurance bureau.
 An additional $2,245656 was asked largely for salaries of officials. clerks and field forces. the bureau explain ing that it now has 1884 employees on it's payrolls and that an additional 1900 probably will be added soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
HEARING ON CONDITION
 OF ROYAL ARCANUM.
Charges Made That It is Running Be- hind at the Rate of $1,o0oa Day.

Boston, Jan. 9.-Charges that the Royal Arcanum, a fraternal insurance order, was running behind at the rate of $1,00O a day, counter-claims that the order was solvent, and sugges- ton that a federal inquiry into its af- fairs might be proper at this time, marked a hearing in the federal dis trict court today. The proceedings were on a motion of counsel for the order for the dismissal of bill ask ing for the appointment of receiver brought by Arthur F. Cummings and James B. Upstone, both of New Hamp- shire Judge Hale took the case under advisement.
 Clinton Gowdy. of counsel for the petitioners, asserted that the ordsr lost $360,000 during the year previous to the filing of the bill, and that only 960 new members were added during that period
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
FIRE INSURANCE RATES INCREASED FOR NEW WORN. Insurance Exchange Votes 10 Per Cent.
 Raise for Period of the War.

New York, Jan. 9.-A 10 per cent. increase in fire insurance rates for New York city for the duration of the war was voted today by the New York Insurance exchange. The frequency of apparent incendiary fires and higher cost. of repairs, both for material and labor, were given as reasons for the increase in rates.
 It was estimated that about $3,000, 900 more a year in premiums will be paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
Government to Take
 Control of 0iI.Supp|y
PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY MATURED
WILL LICENSE INDUSTRY
A Man Has Been Selected to Take Charge, But His Name is Withheld
 --WiII be Under Fuel Administration

Washington, Jan. s.-The govern ment is preparing to take control of the oil supply under the fuel admins tration. A man has been selected to take charge and his name will be made public with the announcement of the governments decision
 It is understood that the govern ment's plans are not fully matured and will not be until the new ap- pointee makes an investigation Ii- censing of the oil industry from the wells to the wholesaler is contem- plated,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
 NATIONAL BUDGET SYSTEM
introduced by Senator Kenyon-Refer. Fsd to Appropriations Committee.

Washington, Jan. s-A joint resolu- tion providing for the appointment of . commission to report on a plan for a national budget system was intro- ducgd today by Senator Kenyon and referred to the appropriations commit tee.
 Adoption of a budget system was recommended by President Wilson in his address at the opening of this ses- si5ns and the Iowa senator said if no psort on the resolution is made, he MI. ask to have .the committee dis T. afged and theresolution brought ur ds iG. .;cussion oft theefeor.;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
TO REGULATE FUNDS
 FOR WAR CHARITY
Object of Bill Introduced in House by Representative Borland.

Washington, Jan. 9.-A bill to reg ulate the solicitation of funds for war charity, drawn by special committee of the National Association of Char ities, was introduced today by Repre- sentatvie Borland of Missouri
 It directs that all charities operating in two or more states must procure s license from the federal commissioner of education.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
sUPLY OF FLOUR FOR
 THE ARMY AND NAVY
Food Administration to See That a
 Reserve Stock is Created.

Washington, Jan. 9.-To supply the needs of the army and navy and the nations associated with the United
 States in the war against Germany, the food administration will purchase from every flour mill in the country
 not to exceed thirty per cent. of it's output. Out of the flour purchased, it was explained, the food administra. tion will retain at all times a reserve stock and will ship flour to any point where the local supply might be short
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
ENFORCEMENT OF NEW
 RATES ON DEMURRAGE
Is Requested in Message to State Pub
 lie Utilities Commission.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 9.-The public utilities commission of Connecticut has been requested by Secretary Mo Adoo, now director general of rail- roads to aid the government in seeing that federal orders regarding traffic are strictly adhered to in this state The enforcement of the new rates on demurrage is specifically requested in a. message which came by telegraph. The utilities commission has sent a return message pledging it's fullest support to the director general.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10

The admiralty report of Jan. gave the sinkings of British merchantmen for the current week as 21, IS vessels Of 1,600 tons or over. This was ma- ter1al increase over the previous week. when the sinkings numbered F, II of the vessels more than 1,6O0 tons Thus the increase in the submarine sinkings has been more than maintained in the past week, as they comprise q mer- chantmen and four fishing vessels
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
Not to tl.e Rri4ish MA

London, Jan. 9.-The strolg opposi tion to the utilization of the British and Natural History museums, for of- fees has had its effect. Lord Curzon announced in the house of commons today that the government had not found it necessary to take over these buildings for that purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
1BfTUARYs
hyiEaso sl4erna a an n eMspes. 5,

$ Kansas c:,s rMox Jan. s.-william ' srtiaD Mafies, osgarfizer and head of Ibe American Leag gue for the Proven llpn of Legalfzed Crime, died here to- lay. The league, has eenters in twen- | -four states. Ar., Mapes also was a lecturer for the ;0rAer Sof the Star in ii,n' East and tn sThe8sophical Socie- ty. He was 5S:! ;cars {oid.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
Bands of Brisands in Ottoman Empire.

Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 9-A Constantinople report received here says that within the Ottoma nempire ther care rowing bands of briganiIs estimated to number 300, 900. They are mostly armed deserters from the army and are bent on pillage, They even venture near towns and sometimes at tack regular troops in order to get arms and food.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
21 BRITISH MERCHANTMEN ,-
 WERE SUNK LAST WEEK.
Eighteen of 1,6oo Tons or Over, and Three of Less-Four Fishing Vessels.

London, Jan. s.-The British admir- atty reports the sinking in the past week of IS merchantmen of 1900 tons or over by mine or submarine, as we'll as three merchantmen under that ton mage. Four fishing vessels also were sunk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
Cabled Paragraphs

Germany 7laekIists Fishing Flee X
 Ymuiden, Holland, Jan. 9.--Ger <s has put the Ymuiden steam .g fleet on the blacklist. All sup .f 5bf coal for the fleet are prohibite fthe Germans.