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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
 FOR U. S. TROOPS IN FRANCE

Washington. Dec 11.-Andre Tar dieu high commissioner of Franco American affairs, has cabied Secre- tary Baker from Paris offering t(. place the educational resources and facilities of the French government at the disposal of American soldiers in the army of occupation aal uf those who will be delayed ia recurring home through the natural difficulties If transportation
 Special opportunities vii be given American college students with the army and an opportunity u learn French would be afforded all Al1cri- can soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
NONSENSE TO THINK THAT
 cERfiANY HAS BEEN CRUSHED

New York, Dec. 11.-It is nonsense to think that Germany has been crushed, declared Dr. Maurice Fran cis Erzn, former minister to Denmark. In an address here today. 'NThs point of view of Germany is to begin over again." he said If Liebl1necht is given an opportunity, he will found government almost as autocratic as that of the late kaiser.
 Germany may be beaten to her knees, but I cannot conceive of her striking her breast with a Mea culpa.' They have not accepted the scourging with penitence. If the social demo- crats and the centre party of Germany could be made to believe that it was again Deutschland u5er Alles.' they would strain every nerve to resume rha world gtrnEgie-"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
CLAIMS BRITISH NAVY
 IS A DEFENSIVE WEAPON

London, Dec 11.-"The navy is . defensive weapon, not an offensive one, and that is why we ci.nnot mean to give it up." Premier Lloyd George declared in a speech at Bristol today
 Referring to the question of an in demnity, Mir Lloyd George said:
 Tt is indispensable that a person who is in the wrong and has lost should pay more than person who has been declared in the right and has won.''
 He said that the war had cost Great Britain the gigantic sum of S,95o0bO,- 900 pounds sterling and added:
 We propose to demand the whole cost of the war from GermanE,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
AN INCREASE CT THE
 CONSULAR FORCE URGED

Washington. Dec. l1.-1ncrease Of the consular force and appointment of twenty five economic assistants to aid American industries in extending ther after the war foreign trade was urgfl today by Acting. Secretary of State Falk, before the house foreign affairs committee. MT. Polk also requested increased compensation for ambassa- cors and ministers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
1,s5e CASES OF INFLUENZA
 REPORTED IN BOSTON

Boston, Dec. 1.-The state depart ment of health received reports of 1859 cases of influenza today. Off, cials said not all of these had devel- oped in the last 24 hours, as many communities had sent reports cover ing from two to four days. Twenty four deaths were recorded Wellesley college reported that there had been 149 cases among faculty members and students since Oct f.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
TO ATTEMPT TO RESTORE
 RULING HOUSE OF BAVARIA

Paris, Dec. IA despac. to the Temps from it's Geneva correspond- ent says that d German newspaper in Switzerland announces that Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. accom- panied by several high personages of the former Bavarian kingdom, are now a Cerre, in the canton Of .Grisons. The newspaper, the correspondent adds, says Rupprecht is preparing to attempt the restoration of the house CT Wittelsbach, the ruling house of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
JAPANESE DELEGATES START
 FOR THE PEACE CONFERENCE

Yokohama, Monday, Dec. (By the A. PD.-The Japanese delegation to the peace conference at Versailles will leave here tomorrow on board the liner Tenyo Maru for San Francisco.
 Admiral Austin M Knight. com mander of the United States naval forces in Asiatic waters, also will be a passenger on the Tenyo Maru, hay ing been relieved by Admiral William l.. Rodgers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
PRUSSIAN GUARD WAS
 WELCOMED IN BERLIN

Copenhagen Dec. 1t-The Prussian guard entered Berlin Tuesday and was welcomed by thousands of people. Outside the city the guard was stopped by representatives of the independent socialists, who vainly invited the troops to- disarm. a
 Commenting on this incident, one paper says that the guard thereby placed itself at the disposal of the countsg-revolution
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
NEW YORK PRINTERS GET
 $6 A WEEK WAGE INCREASE

Washington. Dec. 1.-The National War Labor Board in a supplemental award today in the controversy be- tween members of the Typographical and Pressmen's Unions and employers in New York city granted the men an increase of s6 week instead of s3.'O as in the original award. The larger increase of $6 week instead of $500 tween the men and the employers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
DIRECTOR OF SPRINGFIELD
 Y. M. c. A. GOING TO FRANCE

Springfield, Mass, Dec 1O.-Kenneth Robbie, director of the Springfield Y. M. c. A.. received today an urgent request from pr. John R. Mott, of the International Y. M c. A.. committee, that he obtain six months leave for association work in France, and it is irtimated that MT. Robbie will accede to the request. He has had consider able experience in war camp work at Camp Devens and Is considered an expert in association methods.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
OPENING ADDRESS tAT
 TRIAL OF VICTOR BERGER

Chicago Dec. 11-Evidence to show the planning of an underground railway to Mexico so that draft evad- CTS might seek sanctuary in the southern republic, and similar activi ties designed to embarrass the United States in the prosecution of the war, was promised by Joseph Fleming, as sistant district attorney, in his open ing address to the jury completed to- day at the trial of Victor l.. Berger, congressman -elect of Milwaukee, and four other socialists on a charge of conspiracy under the espionage act.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
GERMAN DYESTUFF CONCERN
 TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION

New York, Dec. 1.-The entire cap ital stock of the Bayer Company, Inc, one of the largest German owned chemical and dyestuff coneerns in this country, will be sold to Americans at a public auction to be held tomorrow by the alien property custodian at the company's plant at Rensselaer,. it was announced here tonight The Synthe- tic Patents Company. Inc, owning the patents used aby the Bayer Company, ard the Williams and Crowell Colcr Company, of Providence, R. l., will be included in the sale
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
REPORT OF DEATH OF
 LIEUT.. CALDWELL ERRONEOUS

Washington, Dec. 11-First Lieu tenant William'F. Caldwell, one of the many young men who left the service of The Associated Press to fight in France, is safe and well at his post after being officially reported as dead from wounds. He was severely gassed Sept. s. and through a confusion of names was reported dead after he had left the hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
ALLIES AGAINST SOLDIERS
 AND WORKERS COUNCIL

Copenhagen, Dec. 11.-According to reports from Berlin, the entente gov ernments intend to refuse to send foodstuffs to Germany until a demand they are said to have made for the dissolution of the soldiers. and work ers' councils is carried out. The allies, the reports add, will reserve the right to march into Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
HOSPITAL SHIP MERCY HAS
 ARRIVED AT QUARANTINE

New York, Dec. 1.-The United States hospital ship Mercy, with Ss6 wounded troops aboard, arrived at Quarantine today shortly before D. m. The Mercy. sister ship to the Comfort. was delayed by storms and put in at Bermuda She will dock to- morrow morning. During the voyage two of the wounded soldiers died.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
 RAILROADS FOR FIVE YEARS

by DirectorCeneral McAdoo in Letter to the Chairen of the Senate and House Interstate Com merce Committees-To Permit Fair Trial of Gov ernment Operation and Eliminate Unsettled Conditions Which the Roads Would Face the Next Year Unless Re ieved Materially by Legislation - Recommendation Made With Permission of President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
CHARLES PlEZ NEW HEAD
 OF EMERGENCY FLEET CORP

Washington, Dec 1l-Charles Piez, vice president and general manager Of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, is to succeed Charles M Schwab as di- rector general of the corporation, it was said today at headquarters here of the shipoing board
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS LIST

? Killed in action 203; wounded sev- erely S33; wounded, degree undeter- mined 213; wounded slightly IA; missing in action 204; total 1,597.
 Connecticut men:
 Killed in Action.
 Corporal William T. Woodruff, Had dam.
 Privates-stanley Drevinski. Water bury; Rider Starita, New Haven; Timothy w.. Handley, Thompsonville,
 Wounded Severely.
 I!.-utenant Edward G. Bell. Water
 sergeants-Gilbert G. Clark, Fair field; Adolph P. Brodeur Hartford; John A. Brennan, East Hartford; Frank o. Hatch, West Hartford.
 Corporals-Irvine Brown, Water bury; Waclaw Darkowski, New Hav- en- Thomas Anthony Kubina. Tor rington Walter Marcuski, New E .aV- en.
 Privates-John Stevens, Hamden; Martin N. Dardis, New Londor; Bol. ieslaw Pawlowski, Shelton; Joseph Valera, Hartford; Joseph Gianneli New Haven; Joseph Goldman. Heb- ron; Raymond J. Queenin, New Brit. ain Thomas J. Hewitt, South Man chester; Oscar Kellburg, New Brit ain; Philip L. Labate, East Hartford John o. Huzzen, West Haven; Ed ward Bowling, Waterbury; Joseph Bagdastarian, New Britain. Wounded Degree Undetermined). Privates-Richard E. Gibney, Put nam; William Kavanaugh, Plainville Wounded Slightly. Corporal William J. Blake, Danbury Missing in Action. Sergeant James Mekusky, Bridge l port.
 Corporal Daniel A. Gleason, Hart l ford
 l Privates - Gustav A. Johnson Bridgeport; Frank Ramsay, Win sted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
s,5ss NAMES IN TWO
 ARMY CASUALTY LISTS

Washington, Dec. 11.-The follow ing casualties are reported to the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces:
 Killed in action 112; died of wounds 106; died of accident and other causes 15; died of disease 75; wounded sev- ereiy 231; wounded (degree undeter- mined) 757; wounded slightly 437; missing in action 33s; total 2.O72.
 Connecticut, Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts men:
 Killed in Acton.
 Sergeant John Hussey, Holyoke, Mass.
 Private Frederick W. schade, New Britain.
 Died from Wounds.
 Corporal Paul H. Lawless, worces- ter, Mass.
 Private George W. McAlister, H
 Private Jerome Lovett, Walthall, Mass.
 Died from Accident and Other Causes Private George Mayhew, Newport, R. I.
 Died of Disease.
 Privates- G. Fraser, Nor wichtoWn; Alfred B. F. Hultz, Hart ford.
 Wounded Severely. Sergeant Joseph c. Miller, Bridge port.
 orporals-Herbert F. Flanagan, Bridgeport; Ray c. Bertherman, Providence, R. I.
 Privates-Frederick H. Raymond Webster, Mass; Carlo Hansen | Bridgeport; Patrick A. Sullivan, Wat l Av-h1 n I, Haven; William Joseph Fortin, Hart ford; Percy R. Columbia, Bristol Eu gene Vitale, Bridgeport
 Wounded (Deeree Undetermined)
 Lieutenants-John J. Hickey, Stam- ford; William F, Williams, Bristol R. l.
 Cooks-Edward G. Cobb, Soutf Manchester; John J. Kelley, Holyoke Mass; Alexander Roger Hartford. Privates-James J. Di Martino, Oak. vile; Albert E. Johnson, Danbury David Loiselle, Woonsocket, R. l.. Patrick J. Lillis, New Milford; Jame. Travis, Pawtucket, R. l.; charle. Mariners, Moosup; Edward Patricl Ryan. Ansonia; Albert E. Melvin Providence, R. l.; Terrence T. Mo Cam, Springfield. Mass; Frederick R Sourhier, Norwich; Modestino Vec chaiarino, Danbury.
 Wounded Slightly.
 Wagoner Many Babrillo, Bridgeport
 Cooks - John Gaboria ut, Centra Falls, R. l.; John J. Baker, New Hay en; Robert J. Doggart, Talcottxille Carl Ficken, Meriden; John J. Keane Botsford; Nelson Skog, Providence R. l.; James L. Yacavone,s Heckanum Ignace Simanski, Central Falls. R. l. Ernest F. Hunker Winchester; Henr. w. Lauries, Worcester, Mass; SteY Slosar, Bridgeport.
 Missing in Action.
 Corporals-Robert Stehman, Brook ! field; Bernard A. Duffy, Providence i R. l.; Edward Johnson. Springfield Mass.
 Bugler Louis T. Falanders, Poquon , oek.
 , Privates-Lewis w. Cowles. Vol colt; Daniel J. Lyons, Bridgeport Carl H. Skibiski, Rockville; Carmin t Carmine Capellupo, Torrington Chris. T. Flaherty New Haven; Fran cis G. Swan, Hartford; Lawrence 4 Chambers. Bridgeport; John P. O'Con nell, New Haven; Adolph Haisbe1 Bridgeport; Bruno Johnson. Sout : Manchester; Oswald A. Margelo New Britain; Justin Stankovica r 1yo
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
CabIed Paragraphs
Ex- KAISER ENTITLED TO 7
 SANCTUARY IN Ho

The Hague. Dec. 11.-The ft Fer German emperor is entitled to Wthe right of sanctuary in Holland and therefore his return to Germany can not be demanded, according to a statement made today by Jonkheer Beerenbruck in the lower chamber of parliament during a debate on the visit of the former emperor to Hol- land.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS
 CONFEDERATION FOR 1919

Bcrne. Dec. 11.-Gustave Ador, a member of the Swiss federal council ard president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, was to- day elected president of the Swiss Confederation for the year 1919. NJ. Ador received 142 votes out of a pos sibie 1Ss.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
OBITUARY
William Aanaw Patton.

New York, Dec. 11.-Wil!iam Agnew Patton, author, art student and former newspaper publisher, died at q hntei here today in his 71st year.
 Mir Patton was publisher of the New York World from 1871 t0 1881 and after serving foar years as thls- tee of the National Republican, be- came in 1885 first business manager of Scribner's Magazine probably the best known of books is Picturesque Sicily" He travelled extensively and was a close associate of Weir, Chase, Abbey and other widely known ar fists
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
!, ,74OWOUNDED ARRIVE EFROMEUROPE

Reached New York Wednesday Six Large Transpors- New Arrivals Consisted of Soldiers, Sailors Marines and Aviators Representing Virtually Every Large State in the Unon-Many of the Men Were Hurried to Hospitals s- Others Sent to Camps, Where They Will Be Demob- iized
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

M. Ador became president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. and in 1912 visited the United States to attend the International Red Cross Conference at Washington. He founded the now world famous Agency of the Prisoners of War, the main purpose of which was to act as inter- mediary between prisoners and their families or friends. He started the undertaking in his private residence. NJ Ador was largely responsible for the exchange of wounded or ill pris- 9ners by the belligerents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
Lester c. Dole.

Concord, N. H., Dec. 11.--Lester C. Dole. for 40 years athletic instructor at St. PauPs school, died last night at his residence here. His pupils had in cluded some of the most famous ath- letes in America. He was 63 years oi age. His wife and two sons, Paul l.. Dole of New Haven. Conn. and Lieu tenant Richard C. Dole now in France, survive him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
Francis T. Bennett.

New Haven, Conn. Dee. 11.-Fran- cis T. Bennett, lawyer and democratic representative elect from New Haven to the general assembly, died here to- day of pneumonia. MT. Bennett. who was graduated from Yale in 1913, was 30 years old and son of William l.. Bennett. former judge of the superior court.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Doctors Say CaIotabs
Are Best for Colds

According to the worlds greatest
PHYSICIANS and medical experts,
calOmel is the best and only de-
pendable remedy for breaking up a
cold overnight or cutting short an
attack Of sore throat. deep-scated
cough or relieving la grippe Now
that science has robbed calomel Of
all its nausea and dangerous ef-
fects. the new kind of calomel tab
let called "Calotabs' is even more
popular than the old style.
One CalOtab on the tongue, at bed
time with swallow Of water
that's all. No salts, no nausea nor
III" slightest Interference with your
diet, work OF pleasures. Next NOM
ing your cold has vanished and
your whole system feels purified and
refreshed. Calotabs are sold only
in original sealed packages, price
thirty-tive cents. Your druggist
recommends and guarantees Gallo
tabs and will refund the price if
you are not delighted with them
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Wires Inform Parents
OF Death Of Daughter

Word has been received by Mr..
and Mrs. William Simpson. 1888 Mer-
idan place northwest. OF the death
of their daughter. Mrs. Robert EN-
merson. of pneumonia at the High
land Park Hospital in Chicago, Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Emmerson was born in
Washington twenty-seven years ago
and received her education in the
schools of this city. Her husband,
Robert Emmerson. has for some
time been connected with a local
motor company.
Besides being an accomplished
soloist. Mrs. Emmerson was a skill
ed performer on the violin.
Shortly before leaving for Chi
cago she was employed at the Brit
ish High Commission. in this city.
She is survived by her husband,
her parents and three sisters, Mary
Elizabeth Simpson. Grace jeanette
Simpson and Mrs. Frazer c. Ed
wards. of this city. Funeral an
nouncements will be made later.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
WOULD BAR OUT
ALIENS z YEARS
Rep. Lufkin Introduces Bill
With Aim Of Protecting
Living Standards.

A bill to suspend immigration to
this country for two years was in
troduced by Representative Lufixin
OF Massachusetts, yesterday. The
only exceptions allowed in the
measure are: government officials,
ministers or religious teachers, com
mercial travellers, and tourists.
These classSs would be the only
foreigners allowed to enter the
country.
Any alien who is already estab-
lished here, however, may send for
his family and aliens who fought
in the United States armies would
be allowed TO return.
Lufkin said he introduced the
measure to fight the spread Of boil
shevikism and TO keep up the stand
ard of living and high wages here.
After the question Of restoration
of soldiers to civil life has been
solved and the country has read
tusted itsef, a permanent immi-
grafton policy can be formulated,
Lufkin said.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
DIRECT AIRMEN
BY RADIO PHONE
New Wireless Demonstrat-
ed to Government Officials
by Plan Sheet Here.

A ship formation OF three planes
directed by a fourth. by means OF
the new radio telephone was staged
yesterday afternoon at Boiling Field
for the benefit OF government off,
cials.
This is the second exhibition of
the new wireless telephone that has
been given in Washington. The
first was demonstrated before Pres
ident Wilson on the White House
lawn two weeks ago.
Lieut.. z. ID. Lucas. guiding
Curtiss plane, directed the flight OF
the three aviators three-Quarters OF
mile away. from his airplane. All
were flying at a height OF 1000 feet.
Tone Merely Conversational
Talking in a conversational tone,
the three planes under directions
went through the infantry drill, the
side slip. the tail spin and made
several dives.
Communication was also maintain
ed with Boiling Field. where tele-
phones were stationed that were tun-
ed with Lieut. Lucas plane. His
commands could be distinctly heard.
it was stated. by those listening at
the Boiling Field phones.
The aviators who had part in yes
terday's wireless formation are Lieut..
w. L. BENJAMIN. Lieut. c. w. Happ
and Lieut. c. w. Lamborn, all fly
ing Curtiss planes.
Before the ial-directed ship for
nation was given, a demonstration of
guiding an airplane i'm flight from
the home station by means of the
new radio DhOue was given
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
NAVY PLANE MISSING
AFTER DROP AT SEA
SIS. 200 Motor Counted Lost when
\ Tug Ends Search.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. lo.-Naval on
cials here gave up this morning as
lost a seaplane with a motor valued
at $4,000 when the government tug
which had been sent after II re-
turned to the base without the
plane.
1t is no secret that the plane is
missing. but officials have declined
to state when the plane was lost,
or who was in IL at the time. 1t is
said that the machine developed en-
gine trouble and was forced to
descend.
A buoy was placed on the spot
where the plane was seen last, but
when the government tug arrived
no trace OF the buoy or plane could
be found.
The tanker Barantrecht, which
ran out of coal Saturday off the
Carolina coast, was towed to Hamp-
ton Roads, where she is coaling.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
BRITAIN SCORES
CHURCHILL PLAN
"Tactless, Impulsive Poll
tician," London Post De-
clares Anent Huge Navy.

London. Dec. 10.-'"The United States
should continue. in association with
Great Britain, the task OF making the
seas safe" the Morning Post declared
editorially today.
Nothing could be more gratifying
to England No arrangement could
be more effective to insure world
peace"
The newspaper said II believed
America is under an unfortunate mis-
apprehension regarding the British
naval policy as the result of state
nents by Winston Churchill. minister
of munitions. and former first lord
Of the admiralty. who Is called a
'tactless, impulsive politician"
The English. in discussing freedom
of the seas. il is pointed out, think
Orly OF the German definition which
means piracy. Therefore, 1t rs i'm
possible to relax the least precaution.
President Wilson's stand in favor
of continuation of Americas three
year nayal-building program, the
Morning Post says. Is "applauded
here" -
ITO US the newspaper continues,
lit seems that the league OF nations,
If practical naturally will allot the
maintenance of the safety of the sea
to the maritime nations. No limita-
tion or armaments can take the place
of armed defense"
Liverpool. Dec. iO-The British are
bound to COncede everything possiSle
70 America regarding freedom Of the
seas" Attorney General Smith de
clGred in a speech here before pre-,
pairing a pTonouHcement on the mat
ter for the cabinet Smith said he
would probably tell the conference
that he will be quite satisfied with
such definition as will enable the
British navy in case of future wa,
to do exactly what it has been doing
in the last eighteen months, aided by
the American naNN,.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
Scent Street Car Fare
Urged by U. S. in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. lO.-An increase in
street car fares in Atlanta to six
cents is urged in a letter received to-
day by Mayor Gambler. from the War
Labor Board in Washington.
The letter, signed by William H.
Taft and Basil NJ Manly. joint chair
men of the board. called attention to
the recent Substantial wage IN
crease" awarded to street car en-
ployes in Atlanta, and recommended
higher fares to enable the Georgia
Railway and Power Company to meet
the increased costs which this award
and other expenses subject il to, UNI
der existing conditions
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
War Department Warns
Against Missionary Mail

The War Department gave notice
yesterday afternoon that persons de-
sirous Of helping soldiers get dis
charges on account OF sickness in
the soldiers family, or for industrial
reasons, ought merely 20 notify the
soldier OF his right, and not send in
diyidual letters to the War Depart
ment on the subject.
1t was reiterated that that troops
are being returned "as rapidly a.
conditions will permit and that the
public is being informed immediately
Of all designations for return.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-11
YULETIDE CHEER FOR POOR
SOUGHT BY GOSPEL MISSION

"one dollar will provide two chill
dren with a Christmas dinner; So
will provide pair Of stockings
filled with candy and buy the child
dinner: SO will supply shoes and
a dinner: IS will provide a large
family with a dinner: while $40 will
supply that family with dinner and
a quarter of ton of coal.
Toys, clothing, provisions. every
useful article can be used"
Government calls have taken
every helper who could drive the
little Ford car for collection and
delivery. according to Mr.. Cline, and
therefore contributors are asked to
bring in their gifts