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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

press, Pullman and oil pipe line trans portatiou, as proposed in the finance committees revision and estimated to yield s229,000, 900.
 Repeal on July 1 next of the law in- creasing first class mail rates from two to three cents an ounce and pro- Hiding for restoration of the old pre- war rates, involving a revenue reduc- tion of about $50,90o.000.
 The committee amendment for res- toration of pre-war postage rates on letters and postcards next July was adopted without discussion, but action was deferred on the companion pro- vision for repeal of the existing zone rates on second class postage and sub stitution of the committees new, mod | fled zone plan. Senator Hardwick. of Georgia announced that he desired to l discuss the second class postage sec ton.
 Besides adopting many sections in- volving the finance committees rate changes, the senate approved, without debate. virtually all of the adninis- trative provisions of the income tax and other sections, including those for
 amortization, allowances to oil, gas
 well, timber and mining enterprises and for consolidated tax returns.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
cHILps RESTAURANT co.
 VIOLATED SANITARY CODE

New York, Dec. 17.-The Childs Restaurant Company was convicted here today of violation of the sanitary code by selling milk 16 per cent. de- ficient in butter fat. William s. Ke- Toe, assistant corporation counsel charged at the hearing that this grade of milk was retailed by the Childs company at the rate of fort1 cents q quart. As the company had not been previously found guilty of food vio- lation, sentence was suspended.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
EXAMS. FOR CLERK TO
 COMMERCIAL ATTACHES

Washington, Dec 17.-E,xaminations for clerks to commercial attaches un-. der civil service rules vii be held in various parts of the eoQntry January A. This is in preparation for pro posed expansion of the commercial service of the nation ir1 foreign coun- tries. Candidates are required to have a knowledge of foreign trade and to. be able to translate at least one of several foreign languages:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
s,15s NAMES IN THIS
 MORNINGS LIST

mOnNiNG'S LIST Washington; Dec. 1.-The following casualties are reported by the Com handing General of the American Expeditionary Forces:
 Killed in action 263: died of wounds 119; died of accident and other causes 19; died of disease 271; wounded sev- erely 1.737; wounded (degree undeter- mineO 51; wounded slightly 154: missing in action 537; total S,153,
 Killed in Action.
 Corporal Harry w. Houghtaling. Chester. t'' Privates1Thomas J. walno1e New Haven; Morris Weisman, Hartford: Lucyan Mascjke, New Britain: WIad. slaw Szablinski, Norwich; James M. Casey, Waterbury; John Thurman. New Britain; Anthony M. Kling, Hart ford; William Shepard, Worcester, Mass. Died from Accident and Other Causes
 Private Giovanni Valentine, Windsor Locks.
 Died of Wounds.
 Prvates-Fred James Bradford, New Haven; Harry Gillespie, Waterbury; Died of Disease.
 Edward J. Fitzgerald, Winsted,
 Corporal Stephen J. Brady, Woon- socket, R. I.
 Privates-Sylvester Stephen Payne Providence R. R.; George J. Rem mert Hartford; Leon G. Fink, Bristol; Parfeny Obemacha, New Haven; Harris Plumbers, New Haven. | Wounded Severely. Lieutenants-William P. Berry Hartford: Richard c. Larson, Spring field, Mass; Charles Gillis, Proyi- dence. R. l.; Frederick Joseph Bush ey, Oneco; Charles Redling, South Norwalk; Arthus E. Tremper, New Britain.
 Privates-Osias P. De Grand, Al. bion, R. l.; Henry James, Waterbury Stephen Plucinski, Meriden: Dominica Strikatis, Windsor; William Walker Hartford; John Shea, WIIimantic James J. Casey, New Haven; Dom. enico Pomolla, Bridgeport; Thomas F Cass, Waterbury; John Holmgren Worcester, Mass; William J. Walsh Cumberland, R. l.; Jerome Martin Hartford; Samuel R. Prentice. Fair l field; Louis A. Chapman, Norwich John J. O'Connell, New Haven.
 Wounded Slightly.
 Cook Charles F. Brown, Coliinsville
 FaAAhA NW 1Ol ll1ldIld, NSN Britain.
 Missing in Action. Privates-W William Johnson, Wor cester, Mass; Faustyn, Symanski New Britain; James P. Summers Willimantic; Nicholas Colubirale, Ney Britain; Peter L. Cosgrove, Lakeville SSanto Motta, New Britain; Fred rieck D. Northup, East Greenwich, E l.; Bertram Avis, Springfield, Mass.
 Wounded Severely, ErroneousIy Re ' ported Died of Diseases: Corporals-James F. Clark, Bridge !. port; Edward P, Downs, Long Hill. Privates - Constantine F'urkiotis Bridgeport; John Nokankousks Shelton; Parfeny Olemacha, Ne0 D Haven; Walter B. Parker Dedhan Mass; William L. Smith, Hartford. 2 Killed in Action, Previously Report Q ed Missing in Action: e Privates - Antonio Giosi, Provi 0 dence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

Washington. Dec 17.-Rapid prog ress on the war revenue bill was made today by the senate, with leaders ap- rfrently uniting to hasten it's passage by late this week or at least before the holidays.
 After Senator Penrose, of Pennsyl- vania, senior republican of the finance committee, had delivered q prepared address urging prompt passage of the bill, but disaDproving its provisions 10 fix 1920 tax rates, the senate, with only a handful of members. present and with perfunctory discussion, adopted many important amendments and approved pages of minor provis- icns.
 Consideration of all 1920 rates, how, ever, was postponed by unarimous consent.
 Among important sections adopted were:
 Rates of s6.4o and s2.2o per gallon, respectively, on distilled spirits for 1 beverage and non-beverage purposes as reduced from the respective $S and s440 gallon rates of the house bill and
 estimated to raise $45O, ,0G0, 900. as { against S750.000 900 under the house 1 draft
 Taxes on freight, passenger, ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
mERIDEN REPUBLICANS WIN
 ANNUAL CITY ELECTION

Meriden. t-0nn-. Dec. 1.-The an- nual city election which was held here today resulted fin a victory for the re- publican party. every nominee of that party on tbe city ticket being elected, and in only one ward were the demo- cratic alderman and councilmen elect d.
 The principal contest was over the election of city clerk. Herman Hess. who has held the ofiice for 32 years. having been nominated by both parties every year since 1893 until this year. defeated his democratic oppo- uent. Harold C. Hal. by only 24 votes, while the average republican major ity in the city was abort 16e.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
ATTACK ON AMERICAN
 PROTECTIVE IEAGIIE

Chicago, Dec. .17.--An attack on the American Protective League was mq/e today by ttorney Seymour Stcdman chief counsel for the defense in the trial of five socialist leaders charged with violation of the espionage act
 "Is it not fact that it seeks to judge the patriotism of others 7" ask ed the lawyer of Fred c. Hill. a mem Der of the league and government witness.
 "No,' replied Hill. 'Tts members in- vestigate complaints against indiv1d- uals charged with disloyalry."
 Hill and Mark Sheridan. another league member, testified that at a so- cialist meeting in Chicago last yeo1 William F. Kruse, a defendant. wei. comed several I. W. w. members tc the gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
NATIONAL OPERATING CORP.
 TO ABANDON NIGHT WORK

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 1.-The Ma tionaI Operating Corporation, former ly the Smith and Wesson Company, will abandon night work in all proba- bility by the end of the present week, according to an official of the com pany today. During the war the con- cern, engaged on government pistol work, Nas operated on two ten hour shifts but these were reduced to eight hour shifts as soon as the armistice was signed No step have yet been taken, it was said today, toward the reversion of the plant to its original owners, from whom it was taken 1ast September by the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
TO STUDY LABOR
 MATTERS IN AMERICA

Washington, Dec. 17-George Ste phenson Beeby. minister for labor and industries in the New South Wales government, called on Secretary of La Dor Wilson today and arranged for a number of conferences during the next two weeks for the purpose of studying labor matters in America.
 Mr. Beeby came 10 Washington es- pecially to observe the methods of dealing with after -the-war Industrial problems and every facility will be given him to study this and other work of the department of labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
CoRlNTHIAN STRIPPED OF
 EVERYTHING REMOVABL

St John, N. B., Dec. 17.-More than one hundred motorboats were swarm ing about the. wrecked steamer Corin- thian today, stripping her of every thing removable, according to Captain John Walsh, assistant general mana
 ger of the Canadian Pacific steamship lines, owners of the Corinthian, who visited the scene of the wreck of Brier Island. The men ordered Cap tain Walsh's tug to keep out of their way, he said, and not to interfere w1Tn the work of dismantling the steamer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
REAR ADMIRAL RODGERS TO
 RETURN TO -HAVRE DE GRACE

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 17.-Rear Admiral John A Rodgers, retired, who has been in charge of the naval units of the student army training corps at Harvard and of other naval affairs at the university, will resume his in active status as soon as the units are .demobilized, it was announced today. The work of discharging the men is expected to be completed this week. after which Admiral Rodgers will re- turn to his home at Havre de Grace Md
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
STEAMER CELTIC ARRIVES WITH 2,277 SOLDIERS


 New York, Dec. 17.-The White Star liner Celtic, bearing 2,277 Amer ican soldiers from overseas, including 1,259 wounded men and a large con tingent of negro troops, dropped an chor off the Statue of Liharty tonight and, will dock early tomorrow. The Celtic was the fourth ship to reach this port today with troops. and its list brought hte total of arrivals, to almost 5000 men,
 The transport Maui, with GA officers and 2,161 enlisted men aboard, dock ed this morning. shortly after the Gu nard liner Caronia. and the Holland liner Prinses Juliana had put in. The latter ships brought only small con- tingent of soldiers and sailors, the majority of their passengers being civilians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
NOTED FRENCH TENOR
 STRICKEN WITH ILLNESS

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Lucien Muratore, the noted French tenorr suddenly closed his enga cement with the Chi cause of i'll health and will return at once to France for long rest. He was stricken with an old ailment i've days ago and today was confined to his bed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
GAS PURIFYING TANK
 EXPLODED AT NEW BRITAIN

New Britain. Conn, Dec 17.--Dam- lge estimated at S25.000 was caused his morning when a purifying tank lt the plant of the New Britain Gas Light company exploded. The flames were prevented from spreading to other buildings. The explosion oc- rurred without warning in a fireproof building in which there were no cleo .ric wires or other known source from which a fire could start. The gas pressure throughout the city was low loday and a number of factory depart uents were forced to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
INVESTIGATING EXPLOSION
 AT FORT MIFFLIN

Washington, Dec. 17.-An investiga- ton has been ordered, the navy de- partment announced today, to deter mine the cause of the explosion yes terday in a munition magazine at Fort Miffiin, near Philadelphia, which re- suited in the deaths of two men and the injury of several others. The dead are Charles F. Dooley and A. J. Kav- anough.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
HOUSE COMMITTEE
 FAvoRs DENT BILL
cenecinl to The Bullet

(SpeclaI fo The Bulletin.l
 Washington, Dec. 17.--House npili- ary committee today c=dered favor bic report on the Dent bill which authorizes treasury to pay certain .Iass of incomplete or irregular con- ract war work. This covers cases mich the comptroller now holds he not authorized to pay without spe- dai legislation,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
MARSHAL HAIG HAS
 ARRIVED AT CoL OGNE

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-The Cologne Gazette, copy of which has been re- ceived here. says Field Marshal Haig arrived in Cologne Monday. The news paper adds that the British command er-in-chief was received with military honors Familiar to us as former princely reception"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
BoLsHEVIKI HAVE BEGUN
 EVACUATION OF PETROGRAD

Stockholm, Dec. 17.-(Havas). The newspapers here say that travellers arriving from Petrograd announce that the Bolsheviki have begun the evacutoion of the Russian capital, preparatory to proceeding to Nizhni Novgorod.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
LLOYD GEORGE GOES
 TO PARIS NEXT SUNDAY

Paris, Dec. 17.-CHavas). David Lloyd George the British prime min ister, will arrive in Paris next Sun day. After a short stay in the capi- tai, MT. Lloyd George will proceed to the Riviera for a few days rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
BOSTON VOTE ON LICENSE: YES, 30,3e1; NO, 11,6e2

Boston, Dec. 17.-In an election in which the ballot was the lightest in many years, the vote on the license question was: yes 30,390; no, 11.692.
 There was no mayoralty contest this year, Mayor Peters having been elected year ago for a four-year term
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Confirmation Lackinq.

However, it can hardly be held that the war against mankind will be over till butter and eggs and other foodstuffs officially confirm
 the news of Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
CHANGE IN BOARD ON
 EXAMINATION OF NURSES

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 17.-Governor Iiolcomb has appointed Miss Margaret K. Stack of this city a member of the board on the examination of nurses to succeed Miss Lander Sutherland for the balance. of the term ending July 1, 1920.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
POLISH GENERAL STAFF EXTENDS MOBILIZATION

Berne, Dec. 17 (Havasl.-According to despatches here, the Polish general staff has called for. the mobilization of the classes extending from 1883 to 19O1 It is asserted that the 1nobiliza- ton will bring to the coIors 1,500,0 900 men
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
IN SENATE ON WAR REVENUE

Section Adopted For Restoration of PreWar Postage Rates
 Letters and Postcards Next July-Action Deferred Provision For Repeal of Zone Rates on Seconds Class Postage-WouId Reduce Rates on Distilled Spirits For Beverage and Non-Beverage Purposes $1.6O and $2.2O Per Gallon Respectively.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
An :nnnasihiIitu

Of course the former kaiser can not be tried by jury of his peers nobody would plead guilty of being that.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Misdirected Thrift,

Think of what is happening to those American citizens, naturalIzed and otherwise. who invested their cash in German bonds the first three years of the war.-RichmoDd Times Dispatch. @s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
A Suggested Title.

History of the House of Hohen- zollern from Frederick the Great to William the Little. Boston Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Cabled faphs
Coalition ca

CoaIItlon Ca ss Elected.
 London, Dec Via MontreaD.- Lord Hugh c Ind Rowland E., Prothero, the co4 Ion candidates, to- osy were declared elected to the house of commons for the two seats of OK ford university.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
STATESMEN ARE STUDYING
 THE RUSSIAN PROBLEM

President Wilson and French Statesmen Unable to Find Any Government Qualified to Speak for the Russian PeOple-Undecided to Whether Russa's Internal Conditions Are Such as to Warrant Joint Expedition to Eliminate the Menace.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
TUESDAY, AFTERNOON LIST

Killed in action 1O5; died of wounds IT; died of accident and other causes 2; died of disease 32; wounded sev- erely 937; wounded (degree undeter- mineO 445; wounded slightly 732; missing in action 100; total 2,370.
 Connecticut men:
 Wounded Severely.
 Corporals-G F. Houlihan, New Haven; James W. Hyatt, Hartford; Xavier A. Frechette, TaftviIIe; Eu. eide J. Pimpare, WiIIimantic; Ray. mond B. Cogswen, New Preston Timothy W. White, Suff1eId; Cornelius J. Murtagh, Meriden; Eng. Wing Bridgeport.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
THE IDEAL WIFE

One of the most successful men of
this country recently wrote: What
ever | am, and whatever success |
haveattained, owe it all to my wife.
She has ever been an inspiration and
the greatest helpmate of my life" To
be such successful wife should be
the ambition of every woman, but
how impossible when dragged down
by headaches, backaches, dragging
down pains nervousness and "the
blues" Every woman in this condi-
ton should start at once to build up
her system by tonic or specific pow
ers, such as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, which for three gen.
erations has been restoring Ameri-
can women to health and consequent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
OLD AGE

Wee wish to say few words for the old folks believing that
the fme Of advanced often treated with an nder
that hard to bear Not by ALL of course for there
will hope the majority that thoughtful Of the aged and kind
to them Then again. there Others who to put mildly are
harsh and cold 1t very natural to smile what lovely and
strong and rown the without observing that do
and often follows with the young especially that as they look
the urrowed face the dim eyes and trembling hands, the toe
ing uncertain steps old they to forget that
in that and homey prison house heart and soul which
yean for recognition for kindness word and deed and for lit
tie love- with an intensity that youth in its uncss does not know
They forget would often hear such remarks
ooh grandma don't bother granpa forges evythng grandma
what you orY Old folks ought to be contented at
hOme!" 81
In words Others in all dealings with them is our
duty stop and Think and with the old it positive cruelty
not to So 1t is down HILL remember; hill with steep stony
paths and its foot there only Don't by inpatient words
looks push them along its precpous don't buise their
weary with rocks of rcue and uncaedfor jest dom glaze
that downward slope with the ice of indifference and above ALL
don't hang bush and boulder pacards OF their own de-
teroaon necessary remind them that they have left
their prime and strength behind They know it, to we'll
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17

Today, is too much-I am going to
stop.
There's a limit to what | can rightly
afford
To give to my country with cheerful
accord"
The officers eyes stuck a foot from
his face
To hear this subaltern who courted
disgrace.
And the private was sent where all
mutineers go
To be shot the next sunrise-he had
mt show.
l think that with me you will PROMPT
ly agree
That a firing squads right for such
cutters as he.
Buth hasn't he Just as much right to
declare
His whole duty done and his job to
forswear -
AS you in your home that he fights to
protect
When you're told that there still is
some coin to collect?
He's sworn to obey every call that is
given;
To risk his existence without being
driven,
You safe here at home, take advan-
tage of this,
And claim no disgrace when a duty
you miss
You seem to believe you've a right to
refuse
To lend Of your hoard for the Allies
to use
In saving your land and the land of
all others
Who claim human rights for them
selves and their brothers.
You have no such right In stern
duty you're bound
TO GIVE while a coin in your Golfers
is found.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
YOU CAN'T REFUSE!

(By Strickland Gillian, the man who
wrote "Off again, On again, Gone
again, Finnigin.")
The Sammy came in from the trench,
and says he:
There's too many calls on the cour-
age Of me,
] answered the call when they asked
me 10 come
To fight that my countrymen might
have a home.
I've fought ever since we've been
quartered In France;
I've gone every time was told to
advance.
This order you give, to go over the
top
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17

It's a woman's imagination that
keeps her young. when she imagines
that her friends can't see through a
coat OF paint.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
WHAT IS THE LIBERTY LOANi
BY R. f. McMillen, Boston Poet and
Writer.

BY R. f. McMillen, Boston Poet and
Writer.
It's forts and it's ships and it's
shining guns. It's squadrons that
sweep the sea. It's all of the circling
band of steel that shall keep the home
shores free. It's grub and it's warmth
for the sailor lad, far out on the
wintry fOam-for the brave jack tar,
as he fights, it's the good old Money
from Home"
What Is the Liberty LOan2
It's rife and helm and it's bayonet,
it's shovel and shard and SHE'LL for
the soldier boy in the olive drab, out
there on the edge of hell It's the
soaring wings of the whirring planes
that battle on high alone. For the lad
who is daring "Over There" it's the
good old Money from Home"
What is the Liberty Loan2
It's succor and life for a bleeding
world. It's the glimmer of Peace at
dawn. It's the strength OF a mighty
army to strike. It's the CLEAN of a
great sword. drawn, but, more than
all. - 80 nled 2 of love e. 40 ~ g
whom ne all "Our Own, To the
boys on land, afloat on high it's the
good old Money from Home"
Buy That Liberty Bond Today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
TYPICALLY GERMAN

The Federal Boards warning to American housekeper to look
out for Jagged bits glass bread and rolls throws deght
Germany Unique methods Of warfare.
There is American feel who would for momen
counnance plan of spreading in the food of German civil
ans and killing German babies women but it is at all
prsg the Germans have agents in the United States whose
work includes effort poison Americans without regard to
The Germans damn themselves the further they Then
principal warfare commit atrocities entirely beyond the
plan of civilized convention war; within the experience OF
savage tribes. Ia
The latest effort will defeated early, although deaths
may result of it, and will only add to the civilized
world s disgust of all things German.
Nearly all the watch signs probably 80 out of 100 have their
hands SlS but comparatively few people know why this is
1t is no accident W. r. Wasbu of New York, painting
sign for jeweer that city, when the of the assassination
Abraham Lincoln April H. 1863 received in New York and
the eweer ordered the painter paint the exact time when the
fired namely S1S and has continued since
Whenever you sign after this recall to yourself that points to
the fatal moment
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17
FOB SALE

A four cylinder 20 H. P. Hun
hunabout, good tires. extra inner
tires. Apply at Ledger LNice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-17

Talkative people seldom say much
but as long as they think they do they
are happy.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-01-03
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