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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-24

CALIFORNIA NAVAL AND
FLORIDA ORANGES, TANGER
INES, GRAPE FRUIT, 5ANAN.
AS, MALAGA AND RED EN-
PERoR GRAPES, SPlTzEN-
BURG, sPlE, BALDWlNS,
GREENiNG AND SNOW APP.
Piles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-24

NARRAGANsETT AYoMED
lUM AND SELECT OYSTERS,
CHESAPEAKE MEDIUMS,
HARD AND SOFT SHELL
CLANS, BLUE PolN Its,
SHRIMP AND LOBSTER AND
EVERYTHING IN SEA FOOD,
FRESH, CANNED OR SALT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-24

SAGE, AMERICAN, CREAM,
sNAPPY, PlMENTo, KRAFT,
PURITY CROSS, PARMEsAN
CHEESE; WEST RIVER AND
eRookFlELp CREAMERY
BUTTER.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-24

ENGLISH WALNUTS, BRA.
I'll, PECAN, HARD AND SOFT
SHE'LL ALMONDS, FlL6ERTs,
5UTTERNUTs, KoRY
NUTS; FIGS, cURRANTS,
RAlSENs AND DATES.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
HOUSE HAS PASSED
 THE. .sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Carries a Total of s2,s15,ooo, ooo-Now
 Goes to the Senate.

Washington, June 1.-The sundry civil bill, carrying $1,761, 701, ,000 for the shipbuilding program, $50,000,000 for the presidents emergency war fund and $1,250,000 for the committee on public information, was passed by the houte late today without record vote. It now goes to the senate.
 The measure carries total of $2,- 915, 100000, of which more than $52,- 100000 was added by the house, in cluding the founds for the president and the information committee and $1,000,O00 for Mississippi river flood control.
 The appropriations for the presi- dent and the information committee were approved today by the house ap- propriations committee and attached as amendments to the bill with both democrats and republicans supporting them. Before passing the measure, however, the house amended it so that none of the information appropriation can be used to pay salaries to men of draft age unless they are physically disqualified for military service.
 Most of the nearly two billions pro- vided for the shipping board is for construction of ships in this country and abroad, with $S7,O0O,0OO for estab- fishing shipyards, $60,000.000 for oper- ating ships heretofore acquired and St, 6,250,00O for recruiting and instruct ing ships officers.
 Other appropriations include $7,500,- 900 for the food administration, $3,500,- 900 for the fuel administration, $3,50O, 900 for the war trade board, $2,800 ,00C for the department of labor, $1, ,150 ,00C | for the war industries board, $90O, 00G for the alien property custodian, $400,- 900 for the council of national defense and $200,000 for the national advisory committee for aeronautics.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
NAVAL TRAINING FOR
 YALE AND BROWN UNITS Will Begin July 1 at Madison-'To Con- tinue During July and August.

New Haven, Conn, June IT, - The summer training of the naval units of Yale and Brown universities will begin July at Madison, it was announced tonight by Rear Admiral C. M. Chester. U. s. N. superintendent of the units. The headquarters will be at the Madi- son Beach hotel, the owners of which, Messrs. Strong and Hamburger have offered the place to the government for this purpose for one dollar. The work will continue during the months of July and August.
 Materials, ships and other equipment have been provided by the navy de- partment and it is intended to give the college undergraduates under in struction about equal time af1oat and ashore.
 It is also announced that the course will be open to any men intending to enter either university in the fall, M. A. Abbott, commandant of the Yale unit, will receive the applications of those planning to enter Yale, and Rear Admiral J. R. Edwards, Providence. R. L, commandant of the Brown unit, of men intending to go to Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
ADMINISTRATION CRITICIZED
 FOR SHELVING GEN. WOOD
In Address By George Wharton Pepper at Trinity College.

Hartford, Conn, June 1.-The ad- ministration was criticized for shelv- ing General Leonard Wood, in an ad- dress by George Wharton Pepper, of Philadelphia, at the Trinity College commencement exercises today. The assembly rose and cheered when he said that the American people must demand General Woods services.
 If, when a democratic state is at war" said MT. Pepper, there is a man possessing in marked degree the qualities that make the soldier and the experience and training that make for command; if the people trust him and he has justified their trust, if the congress has honored him and the al lies are calling for him, then he must be given responsible command or Washington ceases to be distinguish able from Berlin. If it were to turn out that the command of his division had been denied to such a man because another general does not want him around or because a cabinet officer is unable to estimate him at his true worth, then one of the two things will be true; either that the bottom is dropping out of American democracy, or else that sooner or later the Am erican people will insist upon having l the services of Leonard Wood"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
RELIGIOUS BELIEF IS NO
 EXCUSE FOR VIOLATING LAW
statement by Judge Howe at Trial of International Bible Students.

New York, June 17-Religious be- lief is no excuse for violating the law, according to a statement made in the federal court here today by Judge Howe at the trial of Joseph F. Ruth erford, who succeeded Pastor Rus sell as head Of the International Bible Students Association, and his seven associates. charged with opposing the war policies of the government by the circulation of alleged seditious itera- ture.
 Reading court opinions to the effect that religious belief did not offset the constitution, Judge Howe said that he would call this fact to the attention or the jury throughout the trial. In a tilt with counsel for the defense he said that he was amazed the lawyer should hold the opinion that the re- Egious belief of the defendants justi- fed them fin evading the law"
 Rutherford, called to the stand, de- scribed how, after practicing law in St Louis and New York. he had suc- ceeded Pastor Russell in 1916.
 Last March, he said, he had asked Attorney General Gregory and the de- partment of justice to point out pas sages in 'The Finished Mystery" Pastor" Russell's posthumous book, " HhSI IHC 6oNSftliIOhI COoh CAOCp ton. Although he did not obtain ex- act answers. he said, he ordered the publication and sale of the book sus- pended. , e--
 Asked if he believed in the draft, he replied that in his youth it was his ambition to lead an army, 'but ac- cording to the tenets of our organi- ration it is against our principles tc fight, and on that ground alone am opposed"
 Robert J. Martin. another defend ant, identified letters written by anC to men opposed to war which had passed through his hands when he had charge of distributing the associa- tion's mail. Calling war brutal ant unholy," he asserted that members O. the association should be exempted because of their religious belief.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
 AuSTRIANS ARE POURING f. FORCES TOWARD ITALY
Place sIav 1rredentist Regiments in
 Front to Prevent Desertions.

Geneva, June 17.-Reports received here from Buchs and also from several points along the Swiss Tyrolese from tier indicate that the Austrians are aided by some contingents of Germans adn that the Austrians continue to pour considerable forces toward Italy. It is said that trains from Innsbruck, Botzen and Trent are crowded with troops going southward and that the ordinary traffic on the railroads has been suspended.
 The new Austro- German headquart- CTS, the reports add, is established just behind the Sette Comuni region. Following the example of the Germans with the Alsatians and Lorrainians, the Austrians are placing Slav ire dentist regiments in the first and most dangerous lines with Tyrolese troops behin5 them in order to present whole sale assertions
 Vienna newspapers received here de- vote large headlines to alleged suc- cesses by the Austrians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
BROUGHT WOUNDED SOLDIERS
 AND CHILDREN TO SAFETY
Rev. Karl S. Kate Drove Motor Truck
 AS Hours Without Sleep.

New York, June 17.-How Rev. Karl S. Kate. Young Mems Chris tian Association motor truck driver, brought five wounded American sol diers and a large party of French children to safety from point which was being overrun by German att tack on the western front was de- scribed in a cablegram received today by the associations war work coun- cil from Paris.
 Mir. Kate, who formerly was rector of All Saints Episcopal church. Prov supplies from behind the battle line when he came upon the refugees. Emptying his truck. he made room for the wounded Americans and children and, except for brief maps by the road side, drove forty eight hours without sleep, to Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18

Piaeve in Saturdays fighting, the Ital- ians have driven them back to the river bank and are endeavoring to push them across the stream. The latest Austrian official communication re- cords the gain of additional ground west of San Dona di Piave and the capture of the village of Capo Sile, on the eastern edge of the lagoon re- zion in the province of Venetia and about twenty miles from the city of Venice itself.
 Thus far the Italians, British and French troops have made prisoner of more than 4,500 Austrians, while the Austrian war office asserts that F ,000 prisoners have been taken by the Aus trians.
 Although the fighting has died down considerably in the mountain region, it is expected soon again to be re- stunned with increased violence. Elm peror Charles is reported to be at the front and thousands of endorsements for the armies are said to be moving southward TIs4 allied commanders are anticipating vicious fighting, be- | lieving that owing to the turmoil and political unrest in the dual monarchy | the Austrians must make a good show l ing in order to temper the feeling against the war at home.
 l There still has been no return to the | heavy fighting of last week on the
 battlefronts in France, although sev- eral engagements of greater import than the usual raiding operations have l taken place. Counterrattaeks against the French in their newly posi-
 tions between the Disc and the Aisne | delivered by the Germans Monday
 were repulsed The French captured 37O prisoners and 25 machine guns ir the fighting.
 Northwest of Chateau Thierry, es- pecially in the Belleau Wood, the Ger
 mans are treating the Americans tt
 large waves of gas and shells. Theil
 efforts have gone unrewarded, how
 ever, so far as breaking the line il
 concerned. American patrols east O
 Chateau Thierry again have crossed
 the Marne, attacked the Germans anC returned to their base.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
CASUALTIES AMONG
 U. S. MARINES OVERSEAS
Now Total 717-1o6 Killed in Action
 53 Died of Wounds.

Washington, June 17.-Total cas- ualties among the American marines overseas from the date of their land ing to last June number IF. ac- cording to a summary issued tonight by Major General Barnett, marine corps commandaAt This includes 1O6 killed in action 5S who died of wounds, 533 wounded in action and one missing and one held prisoner in Ger many.
 The summary includes all the cas- ualties heretofore announced as well as those given in a list. received today, but which has not yet been made public. The total casualties are di- vided as follows:
 Officers: killed in action, }. died of wounds received in action 8; killed (airplane accident) 1: other causes 1. Total 10; wounded severely 26
 Enlisted men: Killed in action 1O1: died of wounds received in action 52; died of disease 15: accidentally killed ed severely 134; wounded slightly 373 2; other causes 2. Total 172 Wound Total 507. In hands of enemy 1: miss ing 1; total deaths Officers and men) 1S2; total wounded Officers and mem 5S3; in hands of enemy and missing | ?. Total casualties 717.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
FIVE HONORARY DEGREES
 CONFERRED AT WESLEYAN.
Only 35 of Class of 55 Were Present
 to Receive Diplomas.

Middletown, Conn.,, June 17.-Honor- ary degrees were conferred upon five at Wesleyan university's commence ment exercises today. The recipients were:
 Doctor of Law-Justice William R. Riddell, judge of the appellate division of the supreme court of Ontario, Can ada, and Rev. Dr. William Mason North, 1872, of New York city, presi- dent of the Federal Council Of Ccurch- es in America
 Doctor of Divinity-Rev Albert G. Kynett, 1878, of Philadelphia; Rev William D. Beach of the First Meth odist church, Middletown; Rev. Robert E. Jones of the Southwestern Chris tian Advocate, of New Orleans.
 The class graduated numbered 55, but only 95 were present to receive their sheepskins, as the others are in war service. Of 121 who entered with the class. S6 are now serving with the colors. Of the graduates. g belong in Connecticut. High honors went to Frank D. Harris of Middletown Honors also went to Robert W. Brooks, Wallingford: Herbert E. Fin negan South Manchester: Russell T Purnell, South Manchester: Garland M. Standish, Wethersfie.d: Kenneth P Stevens, Danbury, and Benjamin Il. Bissell of Meriden
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18

Not alone are the Italians and their British and French comrades in arms holding in check the Austrian offensive along the greater part of the hundred mile battlefront from the region south east of Trent to the Adriatic sea, but they themselves have turned aggres- sors on some of the more important sectors, especially in the mountain re- gions.
 Counter attacks in the hill country on the north at several points have resulted in the occupation by the allies of ground won from them in the initial onslaught and the rectifcation of their lines, while stiffening of the front along the Piave river has rendered inI- possible, for the time being, at least, further fording of the stream by the enemy,
 Hard fighting stin is in progress, however. with the Austrians bringing the strongest kind of pressure to bear against the allied armies on both the northern and eastern parts of the bat tlefieid in an endeavor to reach the lines and gain access in force to the plains
 The strokes of the enemy are par ticularly violent on the Montallo pla tean, the highest bit of ground along the middle reaches of the Piave, the capture of which would give him com mand of the roads leading through Treflso to Venice and a fair way vest ward through the province of Treviso. The Italians are inflicting heavy cas- ualties on the troops of Emperor Charles which crossed the river at this point.
 To the south from St. Andrea to Fossalata, respectively, the northern and southern Hanks of the famous Benson loop where last year the Aus trians effected a crossing of the Fiave only later to be driven back with san guinary losses, and from Fossalata to San Dona di Piave the fighting also is of a violent character, with the Italians. heroically and successfully. ac- cording to the Rome war office, holding the line of the river.
 Between Candelu and the Censor loop, where the Austrians crossed the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
Optimistic War View
 From Washington
FOLLOWING APPARENT BREAK IN
 AUSTRIAN DRIVE
OFFICERS CONFIDENT
There Is Strong Feeling That the Italians Will Launch a Counter Offensive on a Large scaIe-There Are No Americans on the Italian Front.

Washington, June 17.-With practi- cally all official. and unofficial reports today indicating that the Austrian drive in Italy has been sharply checked by the reorganized Italian army and the British and French units support ing it. officers here discussed the sit uation with an increasing air of op- timism.
 In some quarters it is believed that these operations may have a decided effect on the situation on the western front. There is a strong feeling that if the Austrian drive breaks down the Italians will launch a counter offensive on large scale. In that event, officials are certain that Germany would rush divisions of it's troops to aid its ally because of the effect an Italian suc- cess would have upon the already tur- bulent internal situation in Austria
 Shifting of German Forces.
 Some officers are confident that the lack of success for the Austrians now disclosed already has resulted in shifting of German forces on the west ern front in preparation to rush di- visions to the Italian front to prop up weak spots in case of a counter-drive. Certainly, German reserves must be held for that service, it was argued, as the Reorganization resulting from 1 the failure of an attempted drive to 1 get through is almost as demoraliZing i to an army as an enemy advance.
 While there is any doubt in the minds of the German leaders as to the r progress of events in Italy, a consid- l erable force of German shock troops | probably will be kept out of the west ern front fighting and held at points l ill Germany where they can be hasten od tn It91X if opnGod SnYY7n of hold that the lull in the west may be due, in part at least. to the fact that i the Germans feel it necessary to await developments in Italy.
 No Americans on Italian Front.
 In connection with the Italian situa-
 tion Secretary Baker stated today
 that no American fighting units are in
 that region. American medical de-
 tachments have been in Italy for some , time and some American aviators
 have been in training there. The war
 secretary recently stated, however
 that American troops are. to be sent ) to the Italian front, but for military reasons the plans for the expedition
 have not been disclosed
 Rumors of Gen. Wood Going to Italy. Persistent rumors that Major Gen. eral Leonard Wood was slated to com mana the expedition to Italy nave been
 current ever since that officer was de- tached from his division just before
 it sailed for. France. No confirmation has been obtainable but the fact that General Wod has been regularly as-
 signed as commander at Camp Fun , ston is not believed to have any bear ing on his ultimate duty. as there are
 indications that he is under considera-
 ton for more important service
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
PRESIDENT APPEALS TOO
 WAR WORK EMPLOYERS
To Obtain UnskiIled Labor Through
 U. S. Employment Service.

Washington, June 17-Al1 employers engaged in war work were ordered in 2 statement by President Wilsin to- r'z:t to refrain after August 1 from r. 7uiting unskilled labor in any man. 7er except through the United States employment service recently organ i-ed by the department of labor. The llbor forces were called upon by the resident "to respond Loyalty as here tnsore to any calls issued by this 2 s-ency for voluntary enlistment in es- sential industry -...,..
 The statement by the president was accompanied by a letter written June 15 by Secretary of Labor Wilson call ing attention to the forming of the employment service, pointing out the necessity for such a labor distributing body and detailing it's duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
Allies Have Recovered Ground Lost to the Enemy in
 the Initial Onslaught
ITALIANS AGGRESSIVE IN IMPORTANT SECTORS

Ausrans Are Bringing the Strongest Kind of Pressure to Bear on the Allied Lines on Both the Northern and Eastern Parts of the Battlefield in an Effort to Gain Access in Force to the Venetian Plans-The Italians Are nfictng Heavy Casualties on the Austrian Troops That Crossed the Piave-There Has Been No Heavy Fighting on the Battle Fronts in France American Patrols East of Chateau Thiery Again Have Crossed the Marne Attack ed the Germans and Returned to Their Base
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
INCREASED WAGES FOR
 4 coAsTWlsE OFFICERS
Because of U-Boat Activity Off the
 American Coast.

Washington, June 17.-Because of German submarine activity off the American coast the shipping board to- day ordered bonus of 25 per cent. of their monthly wages paid to all i- censed officers employed on American merchant vessels in the coastwise, West Indian and South and Central American trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
ALL PROPERTY OF MRS.
 ADoLPHUs BUSCH SEIZED
By Alien Property custodian-VaIued
 at Millions of Dollars.

Washington, June 17.-All the prop erty in this country of Mrs Adolphus Busch of St. Louis, valued at millions of dollars. was ordered seized today by Alien Property Custodian Palmer. Mrs. Busch has. recently been in Germany and is now in Cuba en route to the United States.
 The property consists largely of breweries in St. Louis and many other cities throughout the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
OBITUARY.
Howard H. Knapp.

Hartford, Conn.,, June 17.-Howard H. Knapp, former member of the Yale Law School faculty and for twenty years a prominent member of the Bridgeport bar, died today, aged 57 years. He was born in South Nor walk, April IS, 1861; was graduated from Yale in 1882 and from Yale Law school. in 1884. He is survived by his wife and son.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
BRIDGEPORT IS ENFORCING
 "WORk OR FIGHT" LAW.
Sixty Alleged Loungers Were Set to
 Work Unloading Barges.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 17.-This city started in to enforce the work or fight" law today, following the round up in the slum district yesterday of 50 alleged loungers, who set to work un- loading barges loaded with pig iron consigned to local manufacturing company, on pain of arrest if they re- fused.s
 Today in the city. court Joseph Spot sky was fined $100 and costs, charged with refusing a job at 45 cents an hour at local factory. Judgment was su- pended and he was probationed on condition that he goes to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
TWO MILITARY AVIATORS
 KILLED AT PARK FIELD, TENN.
Lieut.. Keller and Sergt. Chapman Fell
 from Height of 100 Feet.

Ciarksdale, Miss, June 17.-Lieuten- ant Keller and Sergt. Eugene Chapman were killed when the airplane in which they were flying from Park Field, near Memphis, Tenn, to Camp Shelby, Miss, fell from height of 100 feet here today. Lieutenant Keller'sT home was in California and Chapman was from Jackson, Miss.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
GOV. CARL E. MILLIkEN
 OF MAINE RENOMINATED By the Republicans at Primaries Yes terday-Few Contests in Either Party

Portland. Maine June 17.-GoveTnor Carl E. Milliken. Senator Bert M Fer raid and the four congressman from this state were renominated by the republicans at the primaries today. There were no contests except in a few, of the county and legislative dis tricts on either the republican or dem ocratic tickets and the vote. accord ingly, was light.
 The democrats nominated Bertrand C. Mcintyre of Waterford for gov error and Elmer E. -Newbert, of Au- gusta, for senator. Among the party nominees for congress is Former Congressman Daniel J. McGi!licuddy, of Lewiston.
 The socialist and prohibition parties did not participate in the primaries They will present the names of their candidates at the fall elections by petition.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
NEW CONDITIONS UNDER
 FEDERAL INCOME TAX ACT
Discussed by Attorney General Hin man in an Opinion Given Tax Com missioner Corbin.

Hartford, Conn, June 1.-The ques- tion of whether a corporation is enti- tied to refund by the state in conse- quence of new conditions under the federal income tax act is discussed by Attorney General George E. Hinman in an opinion given to Tax Commis- sioner William H. Corbin today. The attorney general says:
 ITO say the least, the question is in my opinion. not so free from doubt as to warrant refund by the state unless and until the same be author ized by a judicial determination of the question"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
SENATE VOTES FOR STATUE
 OF JAMES BUCHANAN,
Adopted House Resolution by Vote of
 51 to ii.

Washington, June 1.-The senate today by a vote of 51 to Il adopted a house resolution authorizing the erec- ton in a public park in this city of a statue of James Buchanan. Senators opposing the resolution vigorously at tackled the loyalty of the former presi- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-18
CUBA SENDS 1,422 FRANCS
 TO FRENCH RED CROSS
To Be Used For Refugees From the
 Invaded Regions,

Paris, June 17.-(Havas Agency). General Torriente, president of the Cuban national commission for relief of war victims, has sent to General Pau, president of the Red Cross com mittee, a chck for 571. .422 francs. The money is to be used for refugees from the invaded regions.