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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
NEW YORK CITY TO BE
 PLACED ON A WAR BASIS.
Mayer HyIan Announces That He is . coina to Eliminate Useless Positions.

New York. Jan. 1--The government or New York city must be placed on "a war basis" the new mayor, John F. Hylan. told the newly appointed heads of departments in his inaugural address on assuming office here today. This must be brought about by them he said, through the elimination of aseless positions, the enforcement of a policy of strict economy and con- servAtion of public funds in every pos siblA way. There will be- he said, no salary increases for city employees now receiving more than s1,Soo a year, de claring that public employees must rifces of the war"
 Among the more important appoint merits announced by Mayor Hylan to- day were Frederick A. Bugher, a for mer deputy police commissioner. as police commissioner; Representative Murray Hurlbert. as commissioner of docks and ferries, and Bird s. Coler, as commissioner of public charities. He va sdemocratic candidate for gov- ernof of New York number of years ago. 1t was stated that Representa- tive HnrIbert will resign his seat in congress next week to assume his new duties here. -,s{
 It is the duty of this city's admins tration to make democracy a con- cretk thing. in it's affairs, MT. Hylan said, because we are the greatest city in the world and the city of America the whole world best knows, and the city of America which is typical of America"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02


 Another reverse for the Teutonic allied arms, following that effected by the French troops in their initial drive on the northern front in Italy, has been brought about by the Italians m a sharp attack in the famous Benson loop on the lower reaches of the Piave river.
 Here the enemy has been driven to the eastern bank of the stream from rositfons he had held since the Ital fans in their .retrograde movement rom the Isonzo made their stand along the western shore of the Piave. Thus flse entire right. bank of the Piaye has been cleared of the invaders except far to- the north, where the battle line runs westward from the stream through the hill region.
 The fighting for the Benson bridge head had been. in progress since last Thursday, the. Italians keeping ener- geticaliy after thefoe in order to re- gaia the position which always has been considered a. menace -toi Venice. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy by the artillery and rife fire of the Italians before he was forced to re- cross the stream.
 On the northern front the infantry again is Idle for the moment; but the biz guns of both sides are kseping ID intensive dueis on various sectors, par tieuiarly around Monte Tomba and on the Asiago plateau. The enemy is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
PROBABLE THAT MILK F.. PRICES WILL BE REDUCED
When the Government Starts Cars
 Running From the Corn Belt <

Washington, Jan. 1.-In approving milk prices fixed by the federal milk commission in New York city, Food Administrator Hoover said tonight that if government operation of the rail- roads results in relieving the traffic congestion so that sufficient cars can be returned to the corn belt. the price of corn to the consumer should fall rapidly with resultant decrease ill milk prices
 ''The price of $1.s5 for corn in north Atlantic states is simply problem of car shortages" said MT. Hoover "The farmers wish to dispose of their corn and trading is going on in certain To- calities as low as s1.10 bushel The corn raiser does not benefit from a high market which he cannot reach. Therefore our feed and our milk sit uatlcns are inextricably entangled with our railway situation If we can se- cure free movement of grain there is hope of cheaper milk" SEs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
REPRESENTATIVE TlNKHAM r
 3s- RETURNS FROM ITALY
American, Who is Credited With Fir. Eing the First Shot Against Austrians.

'
 An Atlantic Port, Jan. 1.-Represen- who is credited with firing the first shot sent against Aus tria by an American on December Il while on a, visit to the Italian front, arrived here today on a French steam ship. Mr.@ Tinkham said he fired the shot at the invitation of a ocolonel commanding a battery engaged in stemning the advance of the Teutonic forces on the lower Piave. He added that, while he did not know. the re- suits of the shot, he was convinced the shell, which was from 149 milli- meter gun, struck ''in a place where it would de the most good"
 '1t just happened that was on the firing line at the opportune moment" he said T did not go there with that particular idea in mind, but I could not resist the temptation. knew to drastic treatment should be cap- tured by the Austrians, but was will ing to take the chance~
 Mir Tinkham did not come out un- scathed from his visit to Italy. He returns with one arm in sling for. q broken finger and his head in band ages for contusions received when an automobile in which he was riding at night along a shell torn road had skidded and plunged over a thirty foot embankment.
 Mir. Tinkham, who also visited the French firing line, said that the situa- ton is critical and the successful out come of the war depends upon Ameri- can effort, with complete and thorough military and economic assistance. In Italy, he said, the situation, when he left that front, was especially serious. although the Italians were fighting bravely and making magnificent re- sistance under extreme difficulties.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
PHYSICIAN CHARGED WITH .,2 MURDER OF HIS WIFE
pr. Harry II. Lewis of Louisville, is
 Held by Coroner.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 1.-Dr. Harry H. Lewis, a well known Louisville physician is in the Jefferson County jail here tonight charged with the mur- der of his wife. Mrs. Susan Lewis, fol- lowing the finding Of her body on the floor of her bedroom at her home. ; The discovery was made by Dr. Edwin T. Bruce, who went to the Lewis residence in answer to a tele- phone cal from neighbor who said she had been informed by pr. Lewis his wife was dead. Dr. Bruce found Mrs. Lewis body in a kneeling posi- ton on the floor with head and arms pillowed on couch.
 ! Because of the disordered state of the room, he said, and because of Dr Lewis sapparenti inability to give . coherent account of what had taker place, he immediately called Acting Coroner William Karnmerer Dr. Lewis he said, was apparently either under the influence of liquor or drugs.
 Dr. Lewis was ordered placed under arrest by the acting coroner and tho body of Mrs. Lewis was removed tt the morgue, where an autpsy sdiscloset that death was the result of strangula. tion.& 8..s,-.4s.3
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
FURTHER CASUALTIES
 OF MEN IN FRANCE
sRusler Frsderisk E. Palmer of. Wes.
 : Haven Died of Pneumonia.

Washington. Jan. 1.-General Per shings today reported the following casualties: s,zs ss45 ,zs <. T y Deaths: Army field clerk, Daniel J. Hayes, December 3Q,. pneumonia. 57 Lowell street. Springfield. Mass.
 Private Frederick O. Johnson, engi- 5neers. December 2s, pneumonia, Good kin, Ark.
 B Private Homer Moore ammunition train, December 29,' ruptured liver, Miami, Okla.
 k Bugler Frederick E. Palmer. Gun Battalion, December 29, pneumonia, West Haven, Conn
 Private Ernest Cannon, stevedores regiment. December 30, pneumonia, Statesboro, Ga. 5-, \
 Private Morris W BarnhiH, infantry, December 30, gas asphyxia ton, Eliza
 PriTate Ernest R. Windsor, medical department ambulance company, De- cenaher 2S. pneumonia linens. Giatn
 Private Shed Tate, labor company December a0.. meningitis. Como, Miss
 Private Eli George, engineers, De- eember: %, pneumonia, Suquamish " 6oIiIls, ! .t. 4 :. ssr.-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
THREE MAJOR GENERALS.
 ARRIVE FROM FRANCE
Ordered Home to Assist in Training the Amerieah Forces.

An Atlantic Port, Jan. 1.-Major Generals George A. Mann, William L. Sibert and Richard M. Blatchford of the United States army, who have been with the. American expeditionary forces in Francs, arrived here today on a French steamship. It is. under stood that the officers have been or dered home to assist in, the training of the American forces now being made ready for overseas duty.
 General Mann, who left here in command of the Rainbow" division made up of troops from practically ev- cry state in the Union, said the men are now comfortably, billeted and are making satisfactory progress in the intensive training they are undergoing preparatory to being called upon for action against the Germans. They are in excellent health, he. said, adding that through him the entire command sent home hearty New Years greeting to. their homeland and the American people,"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
QUEEN MARY sTELEGRAPHs DR. ANNA HOWARD SHAW Extending Warm Thanks Of the Wo-
 men of the British Empire.


 London, Jan. 1.-Queen Mary sent a telegram from Sandringham today. to pr. Anna Howard Shaw. the woman suffrage leader, of New York, says the official press bureau, reading as fol- lows:
 T received with much satisfaction and pleasure. the friendly message yonl addressed to me from the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense of America.
 Please convey to the sisterhood of your grea$ country the warm thanks of the women of the British empire for their inspiring words of encourage ment and assurance. The. horrors of var have taught us to know one an- other better and they have strength ened the ties of kinship and mutual sympathy by uniting the women of the English speaking races heart and soul in the struggle for liberty and eivili- zation
 Confident of the valuable help we women can give our gallant sailors and soldiers. I pray for Gods riches blessing, on our efforts.
 (SigneO MARY. R."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
SAILOR UNCONSCIOUS
 ON A. CAKE OF ICE.
Reseaed Alter Floating Down New
 York Bay in Zero Weather.

New York. Jan. 1.-Weather- harden ed mariners along the waterfront shiv- cred tonight as they gossiped about the perilous voyage on an ice foe early today by William U. Young, boatswain on an American coastwise ete&fnship. Although he was rescued unconscious after floating down the bay with the thermometer below zero, the hero. of the. sailors yarn expects to go back to work after he gets thor oughly thawed out at the hospital to which he was taken. -r--
 Young was adjusting the falls on a small boat when he fell overheard He remenbers struggling through the wa ter until he sighted g. huge. cake of ice on to which he clambered That's about ail the first hand information he is able to give, for he became uncon- sciors from exposure and didn't re- cover until he was picked up by the lighthouse tender Lockspur.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
Normal Sugar Supply
 VIII Soon be on Hand
FOOD ADMINISTRATION OUTLINES ITS PLANS
INCREASE ALLOTMENT
confeetioners and Manufacturers of Nen-EssentiaT Sweets Are to Re- eeNe 30 Per Cent Of Their Full Pre-. War Allowance.

Washington, Jan. 1.--A return to a normal sugar supply for the nation IS not likely to be long deferred the food administration announced to- night in outlining plans under which an increased allotment of sugar will be made to cenfertioners and manu- lecturers of- non essential food pro-
 ducts containing sugar.
 Will Depend Upon Manufacturers.
 The fifty per cent allotment to
 which confertioners. were limited when
 the sugar shortage became acute in
 October will be increased to eighty per cent. when the supply again be- comcs normal, it was announced, but continuance of this ratio will depend upon efforts, of manufacturers to re- duce the sugar content of confection- cry and soft drinks by substituting other sweetening materials.
 Through misunderstanding food administration officials in New York Hast week announced that refiners d. ready had been instructed to increase l the allotment to confeetioners to 80 per cent and that the full pre-war al- l lowance would be made when condi. | tions had returned to normal. It was | explained tonight that the maximum allotment would be 30 per cent. Of normal and that all manufacturers would be required to reduce the sugar content of their product as far as pos sible
 Has Worked But Little Hardship. The hrty per cent limit has work | ed but little hardship on the manr- lecturers of confectionery and sweet drinks" said the food administration s
 announcement, "as they had on hand supplies sufficient to keep their plants
 working at almost normal capacity for several months. It did, however:
 benefit the sugar supply in general
 by preventing the possible accumula- Istion of larger quantities than were
 necessary for immediate use." '>
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
SNOW HOLDS TEuToNs
 ON TYRcL FRONTIER
Troops Have Been Without Food Sup plies For Several Days.

Geneva, Monday, Dec. s1.-snow continues to fall heavily along the Swiss-Italian and Swiss Austrian frontiers and in the Tyrol. A tele- gram from Chiasso, which is confirm ed by Swiss soldiers on duty on tho Italian frontier heights. states that Austro- German troops are held up on the Tyrol frontier. Many Red Cross and food conveys are stalled in the mountain passes and regiments of tho Central Empire troops have been iso- lated without food supplies for sev. eral days
 Military trains from Trent which are depended upon to provision the Austrian front are blocked. A large army under General Conrad is trying to clear the railway but unless it suc- ceeds serious difficulties will hamper the operations against the Italians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
TANK n5RiTANNlAs TO
 co ON RECRUITING TOUR
WiH Start on Circuit of the United
 States on January 14.

.seR York, Jan. 1-In an effort to 2 se impetus to enlistments in the Irfsish and Canadian forces, the Brit c. HfEored tank Britannia" will be started on a recruiting tour of the l.n.ttd States on January IA. It was L noureed tonight that the tank had fft turned over to the British re- 1i,ins mission by the London war ofslcb.
 Accompanying the tank will be a a tad of speakers and Scotch pipers, e. Feu as the captured German sub marine which was used in the Liberty loan campaign in nthis city and in the Nictbry joan campaign in Canada. 4 tour of the south will be made first thence north 10 Chicago apd westward
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
NEW PRICES FOR COAL ...s. :,
 MINED IN TEXAS
Applies to Product Shipped to Points 2 s7s Within the State

Washington Jan 1.--New prices for coal mined in Young, Erath, Halopinto and Wise counties, Texas, to be effec ; five as Of last November IS and to ap- ply only to coal shipped to points with iii the state of Texas. were announced today by Fuel Administrator Garfield.
 For coal mined in Young, Erath and Halopinto counties the new prices are, run of mine. s3.60; prepared sizes $40; slack or screenings $2.25. For Wise county the prices are run Of mine $4.25; prepared sizes s5.05, slack or screenings $225
 To these prices may be- added 45 cents by all operators who comply with the presidents order of October 27 relating to the wages of mine workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
AUTOMOBILE FATALITIES i IN NEW YORK STATE
Have Increased About 100 Per Cent. in tke Past Five Years.

New York. Jan. 1-An increase of approximately 100 per cent. in automo bile fatalities in New York state, in- cludine New York city. in the fast five years is shown, in a report of the na- tioral hiehways protective society made public tonight.
 During 1917. the report says. ~ s3T persons were killed by automobiles in New York state. as compared with 729 during 1916 Only 455 were killed in similar accidents in 1912
 Tn New Jersey during 1917, accord ing to the society 245 persons were killed by automobiles, an increase of 20 over 1o1c and of four over 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
FORTY THOUSAND TONS
 OF LINSEED CAKE HELD UP
Because Holland Permits Dairy Pro.
 ducts to Go Into Germany.

Washington. Jan. Fifty thousand tons of linseed cake, originally con- signed to Holland, but held up be- cause The Netherlands government re- fused guarantees not to permit dairy products to go into Germany, will be sold at the request of the consignees. In making this announcement to- night. to food administration said it hoped to dispose of the cake for con- sumption in New York. Pennsylvania and New England in order that it may burden railroad facilities and because it will furnish a large portion of the concentrated feeds needed this win- ter and spring in that part of the coun- try,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
ITALIANS DRIVING THE INVADERS BACK
Teutons Have Been Driven From the Eastern Bank of
 the Lower Reaches of the Piave River
ITALIANS INFLICTED HEAVY LOSSES ON HUNS

The Fighting for the Benson Bridgehead Had Been m
 Progress Since Last Thursday-In Its Capture the
 Italians Have Taken Position Which Has Been Con- sidered a Menace to Venice-The Teutons Are Con- tinuing Their Araids on Towns on the Asago Plateau They Have Killed Thirteen Persons and Wounded Forty-four-There Are Persistent Reports of Heavy Fighting Between the Cossacks and Bolshevk Troops in Southwestern Russia. 1a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
SALE OF THRIFT AND
 WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
By Postoffices of the Country Now To.
 tai $2,758.114.

New York, Jan. Total sales by postof1ices throughout the country of thrift and war savings stamps amount to $2,75S,1li, it was announced here tonight
 This amount, which represents $,2- 066,550 in war savings, and $691,564 in thrift stamps, does not include the dis tribution made by federal reserve ond class, which, it was estimated, would at least double the saIecs Of postofices. ~>
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
cHIcAGo's FAMOUS BOY CHOIR TO TOUR NATION
To Raise Fund to Rebuild French and
 Belgian Cities.

n Chicago, Jan 1.-In a nation wide tour to raise s10e.00o to aid in the re- mobilization of razed French and Bel gian cities, the Paulist Choristers. Chi cago's famous boy choir, departed to- day for the east The trip will last six months and will include the large cities in the United States and Can ada. 4
 :. The campaign, which is also design ed to spiritualize and stimulate the martial spirit of the country, has not only the arprovale of President Will son and the Catholic hierachy, but has been launched with. the special blessing of Pope Benedict.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
BOILER EXPLODED AT THE
 PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD
Two Bremen Were Killed and Six Se-
 vereIy Injured.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Two men were killed and six severely burned at the Philadelphia navy yard today by the explosion of four-inch boiler tube. A navy department statement an- nouncing the accident says the tube is believed to have been defective
 The two men killed at the Philadel- phia navy yard were negro firemen. They were residents of Philadelphia.
 sThe six men injured reside here. The power house in which the explosion occur-~s -'as nn.v slightly damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Marcus H. Hoieomb yesterday gave an exhibition tpf preparedness when he sent bullets into bullseye of the tar get in the Putnam Phaanx rife range at Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Meriden.-Louis J. Reilly, son of ex-. Congressman Thomas L.. Reilly, has. enlisted in the navy. as chief boat swain's mate. He took the oath in New York Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Judge George w. Wheeler, has &C., cepted from Gov Holcomb the ap- pointment of chairman of the war bu- reau in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
A barge load of coal which ar

A barge load of coal which arriv-. ed at Bridgeport yesterday makes it possible for the sLocomobile company, to res,Ime operations in full today This iss one of the plants which had been obliged to cease work on govern rnent contracts because of ruel short age.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

The London Star says the British British government has taken over the British museum to be used as offices for the air board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
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M. Avskentisff Arrested.

Petrograd, Monday. Dec. .l. = M Avskentieff, former president of the council of the republics: has been ar rested and taken to the St. Peter and St. Paul fortress
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Word was received in Bridgeport of the sudden death in Colon, Panama, of Dr. Frederick M. Wilson, one of the best known eye specialists in the esat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
Rursor KorniIoff i. pe.d.

London, Jan. IA despatch to the. Exchange Telegraph from Petrograd says there is an unconfirmed report. that Lieutenant General L. G. Korni-l loff. former commander-in-chi of the. Russian armies. is dead.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Patrick Sherry, six feet tall and built in proportion walked into po- live headquarters at Waterbury and gave himself up as a deserter from the 10th Canadians. &
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02
Condensed Telegrams

The Germans and also the Aus trians who are in Petrograd are mak- ing themselves thoroughly at home,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

More than 1,4o0 selected men vii arrive at Camp Meade today from various parts of Pennsylvania. and Maryland.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

While no festivities marked the observance of New Years day at Camp Meade, ther, were hundreds of visitors from Pennsylvania, District of Columbia and Maryland.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

K. Ohta, former Japanese charge at Mexico City, has arrived at Wash ington to confer with Japanese embas- sy officials about the situation in Mex leo before returning to Tokio..
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

r British forces in Paiestine have made further progress along the bat
 tie line north of Jerusalem. More
 than a thousand Turks were killed and 750 were taken prisoner
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Word was received at .Wallinsfcrd last night by the parents of Irving Delaney a selective army soldiers that he was dying in the Army and Navy hospital in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Three towns were raided and footed and Southern Pacific de Mexico train held up yesterday by bandits operat- ing between Nogales, Ariz., and Cana nea, Sonora according to reports reaching here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

William Clifford, 18 years old, A brakeman in the employ of the New Haven road, was crushed between two cars while coupling them in the yard of the Scovill Manufacturing Com pany at Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Twenty one families lost all their belongings when they were driven to the street by flames which swept through two tenement buildings on Water street, Fltchburgh, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

# Isa reported that the 5oIaheviki have arrested the members of the American railway mission at Irkutsk, Siberia, says a despatch to the Ex- change Telegraph from Petrograd.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Director General of Railroads Me- Adoo ordered the Pennsylvania Rail- road tunnels under the Hudson River, heretofore used exclusively for pas senger trains, to be used for coal trains for the relief of New York city and Brooklyn,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

More than $15o,0o0 was pledged toward the movement to re-people Palestine with Jews and to re- ere ate one of the nations of antiquity by representatives of ten states at tending the Middle West Zionists' convention at Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

President Wilson has on the recom- mendation of Gov. Holcomb appointed Dr. Charles O.. Beach of Hartford to take the place of the late Dr. B. J. Mcknight of district board No. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Every available ranger of the Tex as force has been despatched to AL pine and vicinity by Adjutant Gen. eral Harley nreceipt of reports that Mexicans were planning a raid over the border
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

Michael Trump, special assistant to the general manager was appointed acting general superintendent of transportation ef4 the APeunsylyar,ia Lines east of Pittsburgh and riEe. as
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

One man was killed outright, two others died later from injuries and still another is near death in a. hos pital the result of a terrific explosion yesterday which destroyed the Corn ing Mill of the Monongohela Powder Company's plant near Feirmont. w
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-02

As the first official act in his new office of chancellor. or president, of the University of Sheffield. Lord Crewe in few days will confer on honorary degree on the American Am bassador, Walter H. Page.