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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
BADGES AND MEDALS FOR
 MEN ENGAGED IN WAR WORK
Special Recognition Announced Last
 Night By Shipping Board.

Washington, May 29,-A plan for awarding flags, service badges and dis tinguished conduct medals to work men in shipyards and allied industries the first public recognition ever giv- en by the government to war workers, back of the fighting lines-was an- nounced tonight by the shipping board
 Charles M. Schwab director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation. originated the system of rewards, to give shipbuilders visible evidence that they are helping as much in winning as the men who carry guns.
 Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher has been named to head a board which will decide on the awards of flags and medals. Serving with him will be F. W. Wood, former vice president of the Maryland Shipbuilding Company, one of the Bethlehem subsidiaries, and l a representative of labor to be chosen. | Service medals will be awarded by war badge board.
 1 Flags. will be given each month to | the three shipyards making the best records, all factors considered. First honor will be distinguished by the shipping board flag combined with the color blue. Second and third honors will carry the same flag comined with red and white respectively. Any yard winning first place three months in succession will be given a permanent flag.
 Gold and silver medals will be awarded for unusual and distinguished service in connection with the pro duction of ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
COAL MAGNATES PROMISE
 THE PRODUCTION OF COAL
Pledge Themselves to Subordinate All
 Other Things.

Philadelphia, May 2s.-Members of the National Coal association in the closing session of it's convention here today pledged themselves to subordi- nate all other things to the produc- tion of coal; to continue their support Of the United States fuel administra- tor in his effort to increase output, and to aid the president to crush despotism and to make the world a safe place to live in.
 The delegates, who represent the bituminous mine owners of the coun- try, elected J. H. Wheelwright, Balti- more, president; H. D. Taylor, Kansas City, Mo, G. H. Barker Columbus, O. and T. H. Watkins, New York, vice presidents; and J..D. A. Morrow Washington, and j. J. Tierney. Phila- delphia, general secretary and treas urer, respectively.
 The newly elected president told the members that there was no regiment at the front that had a greater duty to perform than the coal producers.
 You represent Mir Wfeelwright said, the necessity of necessities. an6 without your co o-operation how can thiG magnificent bridge that has been bull by the United States shipping board consisting of concrete, steel and wood en ships, exist unless each one of us decides today that we will produce more coal?"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
COLLAPSE OF A CONCRETE
 MILL DAM AT HILL, N. H.
Drowned a Woman and Swept Away
 Two Factories and a Bridge.

Hill, N. H., May 29.-An aged woman was drowned and the plants of two manufacturing companies, two dwell ing houses. an electric light and power house, a railroad bridge and a quarter of a mile of railroad track was swept away when new concrete mill dam here collapsed tonight
 Mrs. Mary Kenny, 92 years of age
 was alone in her home when the warning came that the dam wal breaking She had started to make her way from the house and two mer had gone to assist her when the rush. ing waters carried her and the wreck age of her home down the gorge. The two men were caught in the torrent, but managed to make. their way to safe ground.
 The dam was built a year ago for Frank R. Woodward, owner of the plant of the New England Novelty company. It was about 45 feet high and 100 feet wide. and held back a pond mile long.
 The electric light and power plant, owned by MT. Woodward. stood close by the dam and was the first building
 wrecked by the released flood The town was immediately thrown in dark ness. The waters next overwhelmed l the entire plant of the Novelty com
 pany and portion of the plant of the | George H. Adam Needle company. | Several barns and a two story dwell | ing house went next. Sweeping on, | the torrent tore from it's foundations 1 the three story tenement house in
 which Mrs. Kenny lived. Further | downstream the tracks of the Bristol branch of the Boston and Maine rail-
 road and a singe span railroad bridge
 were carried away.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
SUSPENSION OF SECOND
 CLASS POSTAGE RATES
Urged By Representative of Publish
 ing Associations.

Washington, May 2s.-Suspension of the new zone system of increased sec ond class postage rates until a year after the war was urged at a confer ence today of representatives of pub fishing associations and labor leaders with the New York state delegation in congress.
 John Adams Thayer, for the Periodi cal Publishers Association, said the zone plan unless replaced or suspended would defeat Its own purpose of col lecting additional revenue by putting thousands of magazines, periodicals and farm papers out of business and increasing the subscription prices of those that survive. He said it would enlarge advertising costs, deprive many advertising agents, authors, artists and printers of their livelihood; tend to denationalize the country and stifle the great propaganda machine which has supported the government in the war. He presented a memorial to congress signed by the editors of the principal American periodicals, against the zone plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
Railroad Men Asked
 to Remain at Work
PENDING ACTION BY NEW BOARD
 ON RAILROAD WAGES
REQUEST BY TELEGRAPH
Result of Announcement That Me- chaniee and shopmen of the Rock Island Road Were Threatening a Strike Next Monday.

Washington. May 2s.-Upon receiv- ing word today that mechanics and shopmen of the Rock Island and other railroads were threatening a strike next Monday for higher wages than Director General McAdoo's recent or der authorized, the railroad admins tration asked the men by telegraph to remain at work and announced that the new board on railroad wages and working conditions would take up the machinists' application next week and give a decision as soon as possible.
 The same word was sent to a mum Der of other complaining labor organ izations throughout the country. Off, cials said few men would leave their work pending further consideration Of their claims by the wage board which Is expected to meet here Monday. Most of the strongest protests have come from local organizations which did not understand that further modi- fication of the wage scale might be made after investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
SOME RIDGEFIELD FAMILIES HAD SEVEN BARRELS OF FLOUR Fact Disclosed in Raid by Federal
 Food Administration.


 New Haven, Conn, May 29-As the outcome of a raid made in Ridgefield on Monday by the federal food ad- ninistration Howard W. Hovey. head of the Hovey Flour and Grain Com pany, and Genare France 6 Son, both of this city. were to appear before Federal Food Administration Scoville today to explain about shipments of flour which did not have accompany ing substitutes pound for pound In Ridgefleld were found six or seven barrels of flour in each of some ten houses. The flour was carted from New Haven by Angelo Torsi to Tony Mel, merchant. Both the latter are detained pending action of MT. Sco- vile in the eases of the two licensed wholesalers. The matter of individ- ual hoarding of flour will be taken up later.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30

In their violent attacks on the thir- ey-n1ile battle front running from Soissons eastward to the region northwest of Rheims, the German ar- mics are continuing to drive the French and British forces before them on nearly every sector.
 The fortified town of Soissons, the extreme left flank of the allied battle line, has been occupied by the enemy, although the French still are holding tenaciously to its western environs, through which emerge the railway lines leading to Paris and Compeigne. According to the German official communication 25.000 prisoners, among them a French and British general, have been taken and numerous addi- tionai towns and vantage points all along the front have been captured.
 Rheims Seems Doomed.
 Seemingly Rheims, like Soissons, also is doomed to fall into the hands of the enemy, as the French war of flee reports that the troops covering the famous cathedral town, which all most daily for several years has been the target for shells of hate from the German guns, have been withdrawn behind the Aisne canal northwest of the town
 On the sector directly to the south east of Soissons the .iermans now are fighting relatively twelve miles from where they started their drive Mon day from VaIxalllon. while further east. near Loupeigne, and in the cen ter in. the vicinity of Savigny. wedges have been driven into a depth of ap- proximately fifteen miles.
 Germans Using Fresh Divisions.
  throwing fresh divisions into the bat tie, but the British and French troops are keeping up their tactics of giving ground only when it is impossible longer to hold positions under the Ire mendous pressure of the enemy Heavy casualties are being suffered by the army of the German crowr prince, while the losses of men to the allied forces are described as rela- lively light.
 Although unofficial reports have mentioned the rushing up of rein. forcements from the south, there ha. as yet been no official statement tha General Foch is sending in his re serves.
 Americans RepeI Counter Attacks.
 Of almost as great interest as tn, Aisne battle is the situation around the little town of Cantigny. where tn, Americans made a notable gain il their first "solo" attack against tn Germans Tuesday. Numerous coun ter-attaeks have been launched against the Americans holding Cantig ny and the outlying positions, but al of them have met with the same re sult-failure and the loss of man, men killed or wounded. Evidently tn Americans are prepared to dispute t the last degree their occupancy of tn high ground they have won overlook ing the plateau to the east of Can tignY
 Unstinted praise has been show
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
GERMAN PLOT TO DESTROY
 THE TAMPIco OIL WELLS
State Department Hears the Attempt
 Was to Be Made Today.

Washington, May 29-New reports of a German plot to destroy the Tam pico oil walls. from which the Amer can and British navies draw a large part of their oil supplies reached the state department today. They said an attempt to destroy the wells was to be made tomorrow.
 Many reports of similar nature have reached Washington. Officials here are depending on the Mexican authorities to protect the wells as a large part of the Mexican govern rnent's revenues are derived from oil taxes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
GERMANS HAVE CAPTURED TIE FORTIFIED TOWN OF. SO|SSONS
Rheims Is Threatened as the Allied Troops Have Been
 Withdrawn to the Northwest of the Town
GERMAN REPORT CLAIMS 25,OOO PRISONERS

The Germans Continually Are Throwing Fresh Divisions Into the Batle But the Allied Forces Are Giving Ground Only Under Tremendous Pressure and Heavy Casualties Are Being Inflicted Upon the Army of the Crown Prince -Teutons Have Advanced Twelve Miles From Where They Started Their Drive Monday - Further North Numerous Counter-Attacks Have Been Made Against the Americans Holding Cantgny, But All Have Met With Failure and the Loss of Many Men Killed or Wounded In the Toul Sector, AIso American Arms Have Been C-,c--.sfI sE ? FrT~''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
BRITISH PEOPLE SEE
 NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
They Are Receiving News From
 France Quietly and Confidently.

London, May 29.-The British peo- pie have received the serious events in France with their characteristic quiet and confidence. Their morale appears not to have been affected and there is not the slightest semblance Of excitement in London.
 There was no reason for alarm. es- pecially as the growing Ameri- can army had not yet made itself felt
 The afternoon newspapers, while not seeking to- minimize the serious ness of the German blow on. the Aisne, assure the public that tie al- lies reserves are coming into action They feature the success of the Americans near Montdidier.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
SENATOR LODGE DEFENDS
 AIRCRAFT INVESTIGATION
In Addressing the Brown Commence
 ment Gathering Yesterday.

Providence, R. l., May 29.-"Condi- tions revealed by the aircraft investi- gation would not have been. so de- plorable had it not been for the pub fishing of information alleged to have been a statement of what had been really accomplished, when the infor- nation was only what was hoped to be done," said United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, in addressing the Brown commence ment gathering at Sayles hall today. Senator Lodge declared the work of the various inquiries was not to block progress, but solely to speed up the carrying on of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
British Vessel Sunk
 in Mediterranean
TRANSPORT LEAsoWE CASTLE ToRPEpoED BY A SUBMARINE
1o1 PERSONS DROWNED
Ship Was of s,7s7 Tons Cross Among Those Who Lost Their Lives Were Thirteen Military Officers and 7s Soldiers of Other Rank.

London, May 2s.-The transport ship Leasowe Castle has been sunk by an enemy submarine, the British admi- ralty announced tonight. One hun dred and one persons were drowned.
 The Leasowe Castle, which was of 9,737 tons gross. was sunk in the Med iterranean on May 26. Among those who lost their lives were thirteen military officers and 7a soldiers of other rank.
 the Union Castle Mail Steamship Company of London.
 The text of the British admiralty statement reads:
 "The transport Leasowe Castle was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy sun-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
TWO sPANIARDs ORDERED
 TO RETURN TO SPAIN
Because They Declared They WouIdn't
 Fight For the United States.

Torrington, Conn, May 29. = Two Spaniards. Toni Alvarez. 2S, and Ge- berino Caibo., 2S. who failed to reg ister for the draft and who are quot ed as having declared that they couldn't fight for the United States under any consideration. have been ordered to return to their native country They have been given until June 10 to get out of this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
DUTCH LINER MAY HAVE TO
 LEAVE AMERICANS BEHIND
Protraeted Negotiations Over Question -Nieuw Amsterdam About to Sail.

Rotterdam, May 29.-The Dutch steamship Nieuw Amsterdam will soon sail for the United States with con- tingent of Dutch passengers for the Dutch East Indies. Passage has been booked by score of American citi- zens, whose sailing has been a subject of protracted negotiations with Ger many. Late last night it was still uncertain whether the Americans would be permitted to embark
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
FORTY PERSONS INJURED IN
 WRECK ON THE S. P. ROAD
When Train No. 1o1 Was Derailed
 Near Lafayette, La.

Lafayette. La, May 29.-Forty pas sengers and trainmen were injured, one of the latter perhaps fatally, when Southern Pacific westbound passenger train No. 101, known as the de luxe special, was derailed near here late today. A defective switch is believed to have caused the wreck
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
scoVILLE SENDS WARNING TO
 MANUFACTURERS USING SUGAR
Who Have not Yet Filled Statements of
 Their Requirements.

Hartford, Conn, May 29-Robert Scoville, federal food administrator for Connecticut, who is now in Washing ton, tonight sent a telegram to his of- flee here to the effect that manufactur- CTS using sugar in their factories who have not yet filed statements of their requirements and applied for sugar certificates should do so at once. Otherwise, it is pointed out, they may find themselves after July in deferred classification
 The teleorn7n n >leo ~oints out that
 etailers must not sell sugar in five and ten pound Iuus to manufacturers for use in their factories and must satisfy themselves that no such sales are being made from their establish ments
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
PRESIDENT WILSON ISSUES
 AN APPEAL TO AMERICANS
To Economize and Invest Systematic.
 ally in Government Securities.

Washington, May 2s.-To save ma terials and labor for necessary war purposes, President Wilson today ap- pealed to Americans ito buy only those things which are essential to the in- dividuaI health and efficiency and to volunteer on or before June 2S, Ma tional Thrift day. to invest systemat- ically in war savings and thrift stamps or other government securities. The closing paragraph follows:
 T earnestly appeal to every man, woman and child to pledge themselves on CT before the 18th of June to save constantly and to buy as regularly as possible the securities of the govern ment and to do this as far as possible through membership in war savings societies. The 18th of June ends this special period of enlistment in the great volunteer army of production and saving here at home. May there be none unenlisted on that day"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30

men will be allowed to volunteer until next June s. After that date a report will be made to the provost marshal general and if there are not. sufficient volunteers, allotments will be made to the various states to be filled by in voluntary indictment.
 "A Trades or Glasses.
 Some A trades or classes. includ- ing railroad, transport and Construc- ton men, office workers and labor CTS, are desired for the spruce divis- ion. When this division has been fill ed. men will be called to fill other staff services of the army until the 100000 total has been exhausted. No indica- ton was given as to when the other calls will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
REV. THEODORE eUEseEL
 HELD IN $15,ooo BAIL
Pastor of German Lutheran Church in
 Bristol Indicted Under Espionage Act.

Hartford. Conn, May 29.-Rev. The odore BuesseI. pastor of d German Lutheran church in Bristol, was in dicted by the federal grand jury for violation of the espionage act in hay ing made, it is charged. derogatroy re- marks about the government. He was held in S15,000 bail for further pro- ceedings, in default of which he was taken to jail.
 The minister was brought to this city last night from Bristol by a fed eral officer and locked up to await arraignment before United States Commissioner Carroll. When the case was called today a continuance was asked for by the accused and this was granted until afternoon to permit him to retain counsel In the meantime however, the matter went before the grand jury and that tribunal returned it's verdict late today Buessel plead ed not guilty to the charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
OHIO GuARDsMEN lNTERNED
 FOR AccosTING WoM EN.
Officers and Men at Fort Lee Ordered
 Confined Indefinitely.

Petersburg, Va, May 2s.-Oficers and men of the Thirty seventh (Ohio National guard) division gre confined to Camp Lee indefinitely under an or der issued today by Major General Farnesworth, camp commander. The order followed the posting of an off, cial bulletin at headquarters calling attention to the fact that men of the division when on leave had accosted women on the street and had called te others in nassinR automobiles
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
GRACE EUsK GUILTY OF
 SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
shc Attempted to Choke the Prosecutor
 When Verdict Was Delivered.

Waukesha, Wis, May 29-Grace Luck tonight was found guilty of second degree murder by the jury winch tried her for killing Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts.
 When the verdict was delivered Miss Luz k made an attempt to choke Spe- cial Prosecutor Tullar but was over powered by court attendants and led, screaming. from the court room.
 The verdict carries with it a sen tence of from 1A to 25 years in the penitentiary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
ALLIED RESERVES ARE
 ARRIVING ON BATTLEFIELD
Movements Arc Being Carried Out in
 Order and With Assurance.

Paris, May 2S-Masses of allied re- serve troops are arriving constantly on the battlefield. telegraphs the Ha- vas correspondent on the French front. Perfect harmony exists between the French and British troops who coop crate mutually in defending the ground foot by foot and heroically delaying the enemy advance.
 Allied movements, the correspond ent adds, are being carried out in order and with assurance. Among the ele- ments of confidence is the demeanor of the troops coming up to enter the fight. They are declared to be hope ful and in high spirits.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
PLEA TO PERMIT GENERAL
 WOOD TO GO TO FRANCE
Made in the House by Representative
 Mckenzie.

Washington, May 29.-A plea that Major General Leonard Wood be per- mitted to go to France was made in house today by Representative Nc Kenzie, of Illinois, republican.
 "One of the most inspiring instances of the war" said he "is the sight of that grizzled warrior standing at the White House Goo., begging for a chance to go and fight"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
first fl Call Issued For
 Limited Service Men
CEREBRAL cRoWDER CALLS FOR
 UPWARDS OF 5000 MEN
100000 IN THAT CLASS
Call Is For the Spruce Division, Which Includes Railroad, Transport and Construction Men, Office Workers and Laborers.

Washington May 29.-Two hundred thousand men of draft age. who be- cause of minor physical defects, have been held by examining surgeons over the country for limited military ser vice, are to be employed in producing or handling equipment for the army. Provost Marshall General Crowder an- nounced tonight that the army staff corps will utilize the service of these registrants and thus release fighting men for the front line
 May Volunteer Until June 6.
 General Crowder today issued the first call under the new plan. Orders went forth to governors of states for upwards of 5000 men for service in spruce production for airplanes. The
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY WHILE WE ARE FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM
 Air-'M Marching Through Georgia"

(BY NINETTE M. LoWATER9 Bring the starry Banner Boys and lift it up high Let its white and crimson meet each breeze that passes by Lift its stars to greet the stars that far above lie While we are fighting for Freedom Chorus-Hurah Hufrah! The Nations Jubilee!
 Hurrah! Hurah! The Flag that makes us free
 So we sing the chorus sounding over land and
 sea,
 While we are fighting for Freedom! O there's many eye will shine with glad and grateful
 tears, When they see the Flag that brings the promise of the
 years The years sing when oppress with cruel wrongs and fears, While fighting for Freedom Bring the starry Banner boys twill float in lands afar, wall of hearts, wall of hands, will safely keep each star And brighten still their light shall shine, and their way shall bar, While are fighting for Freedom! Soon we'll follow where leads to lands across the sea- Twill proudly float many field that's fought to make men free, And many heart with joy will bless the Flag that makes them free, While we are fighting for Freedom!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
17 INSANE PATIENTS DEAD
 AS RESULT OF A FIRE
Eleven Others Missing and Four Burn ed Severely at State Hospital, at Co., Iunbia, s. c.

Columbia, s. C., May 2s.-Fire today destroyed ward at the State Hospi- tai for the Insane, resulting in the burning to death of at least sixteen pa tients. Eleven others are missing and five were badly burned, one of whom died.
 The ward devoted to idiots and the mentally defective contained 45 pa tients, of whom S4 are accounted for. Some of the patients ran back into the burning building after having been taken out The fire is believed to have been caused by defective electric wir- ing
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-30
TWO PERSONS KILLED BY
 LIGHTNING IN PITTssU2GY
Three Others lniured-Durinq Heavy
 Thunder Shower Yesterday.

Pittsburgh, Pa., May 29.-Two per sons were killed and three others in jured late today during a heavy thun- der shower which passed over this city and vicinity. Harry Luther, of Pittsburgh was killed when struck by lightning, while decorating graves in St. Mary's cemetery. Three persons working on graves near Lusk were injured.
 Michael Kaufman, a nine year old boy, was struck by lightning and killed near his home in Braddock, suburb. He was driving herd of cattle when the accident occurred.