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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
No Abnormal Freight Congestion.

Willimantic is not troubled by ajb- normal freight congestion, was the de- cision found at 8 meeting at the town clerks office, Sunday.
 The meeting was called by request of the State Council, of Defense, through Frank T. Fenton. and. at this meetinf Mayor Charles A. Gates, and First Seaectman Chesbro were pres ent. They went to the different freight offices and express offices and found that they were able to handle all local freight and expenses. In some cities, the clerks thrown out of work by the closing of the mills, and trucks are to be used for the purpose Of getting rid of the congestion, but that is not necessary in this city, at present. ... .,l... =,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
NOISY. AT RINK.
Harvey Rieard Arrested - Edgar La
 Voye Caught Robbing Store.

Harvey Ricard was arrested Satur- day evening by Officer Bombriand at the Valley Street Armory. where there is roller skating ring, as he was drunk and creating disturbance. He is charged with drunk and breach of the peace and will be given a hearing before the court Monday morning.
 Edgar La Voye, Age 16, was arrested by Officers Hurdey and Macarthur on Saturday evening, at 11.45 in the cloth ing store on the corner of Bank and Meadow streets, which he had entered by means of the rear window. He ad- mitted that he entered the store about six times and had taken small sums of money, varying from 10 to 45 cents from the cash drawer each time. Some one passing the store heard him and notified the officer on the beat. He will be charged with breaking and entering in the police court this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
LEFFINGWELL

Miss Edna Morris spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. William Risley.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Nor wich were Sunday guests at the home of M. o. Swans.
 Mrs. Carrie Park has returned to Providence after spending several weeks with, her brother, John I. Ross.
 Pearl Ross of New Britain has been spending a few days at his home.
 Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan and Mrs. Maud Royce visited Mrs. Elliot Dol heare Tuesday.
 Dr. and Mrs Chamberlain spent the evening at the home of Elliot Dol heare recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Bliss and MT and Mrs. Frank Royce of Norwich were visitors at MT. and Mrs. Elliot EoIbeare's the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
REV. VERNON w. COOKE
 RESIGNS HIS PAsToRATE
Resignation to Take Effect Feb. 1.- Rev. Mir. Cooke to Enter Y. Nj. c.
 A, War Work.

At the Sunday morning service of the First Congregational church. yes- terday, Rev. Vernon W. Cooke, the pastor, handed in his resignation. to take effect February first.
 He will enter the Y. M. c. A. war work, at the front. He asked that he be granted a four months leave of absence and at the end of that time that his resignation be. taken as per manent. Rev. MT. Cooke will take his wife to her, home on the Pacific coast as soon as his resignation takes eff feet and will then enter the Y. M. c. A. war work service overseas.
 MT. Cooke has been pastor of the local church for litt1es more than a year and is head in high esteem by people of all denominations in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21

This model is nice for wash fabrfcs. gabafdine, voile, taffeta, challie and Cashmere. The sleeve is nice in wrist length or elbow style. ,,.
 The pattern Is cut in four sizes: 2, 4, and years. It requires 1-s yards of 44-inch material for a 6-year size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver. or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company. Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Also EIeeced Moosup Shoe Maker.

The police have discovered no trace of the men who swindled Joseph Gi-
 sin of $2.500 Friday. There. ahe three men in the party and they have fieec- ed several persons, one a Moosup shoemaker. From descriptions, the gang is composed of two Hebrews and Polish man, 27, 32 and 42 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Engine House Needs Coal.

At the Bank Street Engine house, there is hardly coal enough to last Monday. The situation of the bat tery house, with the overhead feed pipe, makes it necessary to carry a large pressure in the boilers as the storage batteries on the fire alarm sys- tenn must not freeze. They have been promised coal today (Monday),, and their needs will probably be taken care of before those of civilians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
OUR yrrNEY oFFER-TH1s AND So

Don't miss this. Cut out this, skip
 enclose with Sc and mail it to Foley X Co, ZS35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly
 You will receive in return trial pack age containing Foley's Honey and Tad Compound, for coughs. colds and croup
 Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in sides and back. rheumatism backache, kid ney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con. stipation, biliousness. headache and sluggish bowels. The Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Skating and coastinu Good.

The Thread company has had the pond at Recreation Park scraped, so the ice is in good condition, and there is fair coasting on High street, one of the streets on which sliding is allow ed. f
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Loin pnIish Nnlunteers.

One recruit, Stanislaus Relitka, was secured at the recruiting meeting held by the Polish people at the Polish club at 79 Main street, Thursday eveh- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
EnoIand,s LittIe Eamines.

: Though England's tea famine is broken. Lord Rhondda hints at a to- bacco ration; for the supply to give out, he thinks. would be a national misfortune" It certainly would do something to increase discomfort. = Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21

town-Percy Cooke, Ruth and David Yeomans.
 The Red Cross met Wednesday as usual, with a big attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21

building is to be open today cNon- day) from until 5 o'clock and from to 10 in the evening.
 British War Relief Fund.
 The Baltic branch of the British American War Relief fund announces the following report for December:
 Collections for the month amount ed to $19.60, the knitted articles were eleven pairs of socks, two scarfs and two sweaters. The money collected each month is being spent for wool, and the committee will welcome any one who is willing to knit. Mrs. M Bailey is treasurer of the organiza- tion. 44
 Vote $25 to K. of C, Fund.
 The members of the Rosary society held meeting in their room in So- dality hall, Sunday afternoon at S.38 o'clock. It was unanimously voted to contribute $25 to the K. of C. war fund campaign. Rev. Thomas Lynch, chap lain of the society addressed the members.
 Solicitors Working Hard. Today (Monday) being the last day of the big drive the solicitors for the K. of c. war fund are working hard lo IHdke DIE SHOWAuS III OprdRue when the final report is in and added to the already large sum contribut- ed.
 Buys Shugrue Farm. Frank Fitch of Versailles has pur- chased the Shugrue farm in the east ern part of Versailles. The sale includ- es a dwelling house. 168 acres of land of which 75 acres are of timber. This | farm for a number of years was suc- cessfully conducted by the Sprague l family. MT. Fitch expects to erect a large barn and make number of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
improvements. He is to specialize in thoroughbred Ayreshire cows.
 Transferred to New York Band.

Joseph R. La Roche. for number of years member of different bands in this county and a player of consid- erable ability and who for some time past had been bugier of the Third Company, Seth Regiment, stationed at Fort Wright. has been transferred to the Eleventh Regiment band of New York. Mir La Roche is a son of Or vile La Roche, leader of La Roche's Military band.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
PL.AINFIELD

Red Cross Drive in Town Proves a
 Great Sueeess-Total Membership
 Now 606-Women's Committee Does Splendid Work-Pian to Form War Bureau-Rev. w. A. keefe to Speak at Danbury and Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Business Places Close Up - Nev
 Branch of Norwich Store.

Recently several changes have been made in the business houses of this city. The effect of the war has been felt in several cases and few plac- es have closed up.
 The Thread City Restaurant pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
Brief Mention.

Don'h fail to attend the Big Wood dance at Washburn hall tonight. Pick ett.s Feature orchestra.-adN
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
BALTIC.

British American War Relief Fund Continues to Grow-Resary Society Votes $25 to Red cross-Frank Fitch Buys the shugrue'- Farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21
JEWETT CITY

Local Commissioner Receives Closing Orders From Hartford-Necessary to Close Post Office Part of Monday Mrs. Lloyd Greene Buckingham En- gagged as Soprano in Danielson Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21

The Red Cross room in the town building is to be open today CMon- day) from until o'clock and from 8 to 10 in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-21

Hongkong's business of making ci- garettes has been growing steadily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, October 1.-THE actual
condition of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week
Give days) shows that they hold $751;
564,750 reserves in excess of legal re-
quirements. This is an increase Of
s14,860,740 from last week.
The statement follows:
Actual condition-Loans, discounts,
etc, s4.e75,745.o0o; decrease, s2s,6s5,-
900. Cash in own vaults, members
federal reserve banks (A), los, 004, 900;
increase. s7,732,00O. Reserve in federal
reserve bank Of member banks. $780,
$4,000; increase, $16,249,0o0. Reserve
in own vaults, state banks and trust
companies OBJ, s10.s0S,0oo; decrease,
$4,000. Reserve in depositaries, state
banks and trust companies, $9,S20,00O;
increase, $1,1O7.00O met demand de-
posts. $s,s72.sss.9oo: incresSe: sls;7 az
decrease, $3,s4o,0oo. Circulation. $685.
$4,000; decrease, $4,000. Specie in
Guided in (A) and B), s60.796,000.
UNITED States deposits deducted,
s246,4s9,0O0. Aggregate reserve, $3.50
$4,000. Excess reserve, $51,564,750;
increase, $14,S60,740.
Summary of state banks and trust
Companies in Greater New York. not
included in clearing house statement:
Loans, discounts, etc. 37e4.534,S00; in
crease. $6,587, 900. Gold. $1o.161, 200; in
crease. $2s,50O. Currency and bank
notes, $15,46s,00o: increase. $7s5.00O.
Deposits with federal reserve banks,
New York, $52,042.70o; decrease, ST.
1s1.700. Total, deposits, -s772.6S4.1 100;
decrease, $3,S80,3o0. Banks: Cash, In
vaults; $15,s6o.1oo. Trust companies:
Cash in vaults, $61,3s2,soo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
THE WEATHER..

The District of Columbia-C1oudy
and unsettled tonight and tomorrow;
probably occasional light rain; mod
crate south to west winds.
Maryland-Showerst tonight; tomor-
row, partly cloudy: moderate south
erly winds, becoming west.
Virginia-Showers this afternoon or
tonight; tomorrow, fair. except show
ers in southeast portion; not much
change in temperature; moderate
southerly winds.
West Virginia-Fair tonight, except
showers in east portion; cooler in
west portion; tomorrow, fair, cooler.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
MISUNDERSTANDING, pm, IT:
8 pm, So: IL midnight. 81. Today, 4
am, 81: am, 60. Maximum, 70, at
$3.50 pm. yesterday; minimum, 60, at
Z am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. so; minimum, 80.
Barometer-Yesterda 4 pm, 80. II;
8 pm, BOIL; ~ midnight, 1910.
Today, 4 am. 3o.0s; 8 am, so.06.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
BEGINS WORK IN PORTO RICO.
Training Camp Commission Opens
Liberty TheaterN There.

The commission on training camp
activities has opened its first Liberty
Theater" outside the United States
proper. 1t is situated at Camp Las
Casas, Porto Rico, National Army
training camp of the island.
Owing to the climate it is an OPEN
air structure. 1t will accommoda tie
1000 persons. 1t was opened few
days ago with an address by Brig.
Gen. E. R Chisman, camp command
ant, followed by seven-act program
arranged by its manager, Alexander
P Goldman. formerly Of New York
city.
In addition to theatrical activities
the commission is promoting mass
singing and military athletics among
the soldiers at Las CaSas. The sing
ing Is under the direction of Victor
X: Garcia. an American of Italian
birth, formerly of Tuxedo. N. Y. J. b
McCabe of Boston. ex-president of the
A. A u. Is in charge of athletics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
STARTS EMERGENCY COURSE.
Columbia University Acts at Re-
quest of War DEPARTMENT.

AT the request of the War Depart
ment the Columbia University, New
York. is starting an emergency course
in engineering for students entering
from high schools This emergency
course, embracing civil, electrical
mechanical, metarurg1cal ana chemi-
cal engineering. will extend over two
years of four quarters each.
The first four quarters Of the course
will be devoted largely to funda-
mental scientific training in mathe-
matics, physics and chemistry. The
strictly engineering subjects will
come in the second year.
The War Department does not guar
antee that any man entering on this
course can remain to finish it. but
those who do well will be continued
in it as long as the needs of the
Army permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
Resignation of Turkish
Officials Is Confirmed
Officially at Berlin

LONDON, October 1.-THE Turkish
the reports that Talaat Pasha, the
Turkish premier. and Enver Pasha
the war minister. have resigned, says
a Central News dispatch from Am
sterdam. 1t does not, however, con-
firm the reported appointment OF
London, as premier. stating that he
with Isset Pasha, former Turkish
commander-in-chie has been men,
toned for the premiership.
Bad News Told Germany.
LONDON, October II. Austria
Hungary and Turkey have informed
Germany that they will accept Presi-
dent Wilson's peace terms, according
to a dispatch to the Central News
from Amsterdam.
Reuters Limited says it learns that
Turkey has approached the United
States with q view to peace.
Bulgaria Releases Seizures.
PARIS, October II (Havas).-The
Bulgarian foreign minister has de-
creed that British and French COM
mercial properties, held in trust dur
ing hostilities, must be returned to
the owners.
GENEVA, October II (Havas).-A
grave moment OF unrest Is reported
at Constantinople, Of such magnitude
that certain quarters call 1t the be-
ginning Of q revolution. directed
against the Young urks.
Tho movement had its inception
after Gen. Auenby's Victories In Pal
estine and Bulgaria's surrender, and
during the last few days has rapidly
increased in scope.
It is reported that the Turkish en-
bassy. at Berlin, has forbidden the
Turkish legation at Bern to make
any statement regarding the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
AMERICAN SHIPS
FIGHT IN ADR|AT|C

By the Associated Press.
AN ITALIAN SEA BASE IN THE
LOWER ADRIATIC. Wednesday, Oc-
tober 9.-For the first time in the
history of the world American ships
have fought in the, Adriatic. partici-
pating in the attack upon and de-
struction of one of the greatest Aus
trian naval bases. Durazzo, founded
by the inhabitants of the Island Of
Corfu over 1000 years before the dis
covery of America. The whole Italian
fleet took part in the attack, aided
by American submarine chasers and
French and British destroyers.
The expedition started from an
Adriatic port at 8 o'clock in the
morning and divided into two groups.
The larger units sailed northward to
take up positions between Cattaro,
where the bulk of the AtstI ian fleet
lay. and DurazZo, for the purpose of
preventing any attempt at interfer-
ence. The remainder of the fleet
headed straight for Durazzo. The
American chaSers and allied destroy
ers went ahead in n-shaped forma-
ton on the lookout for submarines,
while the airplanes which accom-
panied the expedition kept watch
from the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
MEMBERS ASKED TO BUY
ONE MORE LIBERTY BOND
League to Enforce Peace Distributes
Blanks Carrying Greeting to
BOYS cover There"

NEW YORK. October 1o.-L.iberty
loan ST subscription blanks carrying a
message to President Wilson, Gen
Pershing and the boys over there"
have been sent by the League to En-
force Peace to its 5000 members.
asking such to buy lone more $50
bond. The message reads:
ITO President Wilson: Tell Pershing
and the boys to carry on until the
German army is licked to a fiavescent
fragile and Prussian militarism pull
verified
Tell them that when they have
made the world safe Well back you
up in your determination to keep It
safe with a league of free nations
Tell them that this is my subscrip-
ton for one more bond of the fourth
liberty loan and to take this extra
$50 and wallop old Hindenburg for
me-"
The card bears a coupon to be cut
OF and mailed to William II. Taft,
president of the league. by those who
buy ''one more bond and who send
the message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
BUSIEST LOAN DAY
MARKS HOLIDAY
Reports From All Over Nation
Indicate HeaW2pying
of Bo1
Gr $780,
MEN AND WogEN IN LINES

This is the bp3Ast day of the fourth
liberty loan can Ssign, judging by re-
ports reaching headquarters before
noon, telling of Liberty day celebra-
tions in practically every city, town
and rural community of the nation.
Starting with "a national total of
less than $4,000. 100000, the million of
volunteer loan workers hoped to
raise the subscriptions figures by to-
with such a record, however. the loan
still will be far behind the rate which
it should have reached with the three
weeks subscription period two-thirds
over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
MRS. DEWEYHE[PS
NAVY LOAN RECORD
Secretary Daniels Reports to
Men She Has Taken 5000
Additional.

Secretary Daniels of the Navy to-
day flashed a message to all the ships
and stations of the Navy announcing
that Mrs. George Dewey, the widow
of the hero of Manila. had subscribed
to $4,000 worth of fourth liberty bonds
in the name of the Navy.
In making this announcement today
Admiral Cowie, liberty loan officer of
the Navy, explained that Mrs. Dewey
already had subscribed $4,000 to the
loan. but she desired an additional
subscription and wanted it to be
credited to the big amount the Navy
is striving to raise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
TRADE CONDITIONS

NEW. YORK. October 12.-Brad-
streets peview Of the weeks trade
says:
.Cumulatively favorable war news
has stimulated the bond market. rails
ed the. levels. of peace stocks and be-
gotten false -peace sentiments. against
which the President has issued a
caution. : Peace talk, too. has had
some effect on trade which reflects
some hesitatiuh, and the pace Of In
dustry has Slack ened. but some r.
sponsibilitysfor this is credited to tn
countrywide epidemic Of influenza,
which. has hampered industry, result
ed in the PRONUNCIATION Of health
regulatfons. fhe closing Of some tbs
aters and schools. and finally In -
stricted buying by the ultimate Co.'S
sumner. Tho liberty loan campai1n
also has diverted attention from trad
ing. and pleas for peace emanattn9
from the oontr1l European belliGsr-
ents have brought on . moro cautious
attitude among buyerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
HINDENBURG MAY FALL;
LUDENDORFF DOOMED
Lieut.. Gen. Scheuch's Appointment
as German War Minister Fore
shadows Change.

AMSTERDAM, October 11.-Lieut.
Gen. Scheuch, who recently was
spoken of as the successor of Gen.
Won Stein. head Of the German war
ministry, today was appointed to that
post, according to a dispatch received
here from Berlin.
Germania Of Berlin today fore
shadows the resignation of the lead
ing German commanding generals as
the result Of the appointment of Gen.
Won Scheuch as minister of war.
The German newspaper probably re-
fers to Gen. Ludendorf and Field Mar
shat Won Hindenburg, who recently have
lost much Of their popularity in Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported I.
the health department in the Last twenty -fou,
hours:
Joseph r. and Catherine E. Brooks, gin.
Karl A. and Annie L. Crowley, GIRL
Alfred G. and Elsie NJ. Chroniger, xirl.
Francis A. and Mary A. Hurley, girl
Ralph E. and Margaret P. Clark, boy.
Joseph g. and Marie l.. Brocator, girl.
Thomas e. and Lillian +. Clark. girl.
Clyde c.. and Blanch Bennett. girl.
3 William and Mary DeVan, girl.
Richard E. and Bertha E. Smith, girl.
Giovanni and Nella Ginfrida, boy.
George and Catherine Butler. girl.
George A. and Mary z. Foster boz.
George E. and Susi P. Roulhac, girl.
Chauncey and Narusius Davis, girl.
Arthur and Serena G. Williams, girl
Frank and Mary Herbert, boy.
Wayne and Ossie Redmond. girl.
Benjamin and Alberta Marion, giIl
Edward and Lucy Wood. boy. -
Ralph and Soehi Thomas. box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
Subscriptions by. Districts.
Subscriptions by districts were re-
ported as follows:
RAILROAD MEN DOING PART.
Optimistic Reports as to Aid Given
Liberty Loan.

Reports received at loan headquar-
tiers today were optimistic of the
progress Of the campaign among
railroad employees. Regional Director
Ashton of the northwest region, re-
ported that 194.903, or "A per cent of
the men in his region, had subscribed
to the loan with a total of s19,625, 200.
Regional Director Holden of the CEN
trail west region. also sent an opti-
mistic report, showing that 6S per
cent of the employees in his region
have subscribed s19,772.Aoo. In the
Pocahontas region Director Maher
reported 26.S15 employees had sub
scribed $2.072,750. Subscriptions in
the Allegheny region. of which c. H.
Markham is director, have averaged
$74 to each employee. with $11.34s.350
pledged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
INDICATES NEW LINE
OF THE GERMAN ARMIES

AMSTERDAM. October 11-Gen.
Won Liebert. writing in the Tagglisohe
Rundschau of Berlin, indicates the
the line of Lille-Maubeuge-Se Sedan
MontmedyM Metz and Diedenhofen. The
writer says that here is laid the
strategic chessboard on which the
German fatherlaad is to be defended
outside its own frontiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
War Departments Record.

Officials and employees of the War
Department, to the number of 36.475.
have to date contributed the total
sum of $4.427,300 to the purchase of
fourth liberty loan bonds. That rep
resents a percentage subscription of
81. The highest percentage of sub
scriptions-S0 per cent-was in the
insular bureau. In the Office of the
chief of staff the percentage was "A;
in the surgeon generals office, GA per
cent. in the ordnance bureau, 81 per
cent; in the provost marshal generals
Office. 81 per cent; in the coast artil-
lery division. SIS per cent; in the ad-
jutant generals Office. So per cent; in
the inspector generals Office, So per
cent. and In the motor transport divi-
sion, Sc per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-12
WANT MORE ENTERTAINERS,
Engineers at Camp Humphreys Ask
for Pianos and Yictrolas.

Men Of the rapidly growing en-
gineer training camp at Camp
Humphreys are fond of music, but are
not getting as much as they want.
A secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. sta
toned at the camp came to Wash
ington yesterday and pleaded for
three pianos to be given to the boys
at the camp. A few victrolas also
would be Welcomed. Y. NJ. c. A.
activities will be carried into the
three new sections of Camp Hum
phreys. which were opened this week.
New buildings have been erected by
the "Y' at the camp in the new SEC
lions and are now about ready for
OCCUPANCY.