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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Except in the Italian theatre the mill itary activities are still confined to small affairs carried out by raiding parties and bombardments on various sectors. The Austro- Germans both in the mountain region of northern Italy and around the lower Piaye riv- CT have made vicious counter attacks, after heavy preparatory artillery work, to recapture the positions wfested from them early in the week. All the attempts were without result.
 Again there has been considerable aerial activity in this region in which five enemy airplanes were sent to earth-four by British and Italian avi- ators and the other by anti aircraft batteries.
 Although the peace pourparlers be- tween the Bolsheviki and the Teutonic allies have been resumed at Brest Litocsk, the peace by agreement sec | tion of the German populace and some of the newspapers continue their eX. pressions of dissatisfaction with the ambitions of the Pan- -Germanists an6 the terms that have been advanced b1 l the German delegates at BreSt Litovsl 1 as the basis for peace.
 Amsterdam despatches announce that an understanding has been reach
 ed between the political and militar.
 parties in Germany on the basis 0
 the Russian programme of no annexA
 tions or indemnities in the east ant
 leaving to Field, Marshal Won Hinden
 burg. in case of a German victory. tn f liberty of dealing with possible annex
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
MILES OF LOADED COAL 1 CARS ON RAILROAD TRACKS.
Former President White of Coal Min.
 ers' Union So Asserts. '--t.e

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 16.-Leaders among the fifteen hundred delegates here from the twenty-one coal pro- ducing states of the country attending the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America expressed sympathy today for people and busi- ness interests in many districts that are suffering from fuel shortage in the present severe weather.
 The announcement from Washington shutting down manufacturing indus tries for five days made the miners realize more than ever before the se- r1ousness of the situation and the inn portance of their work to the comfort and prosperity of the people. As se- rtous as the situation is, the miners say they feel they have done all that Is possible under present conditions tn relieve the situation
 The trouble is with the railroads ' said John P. White, former president of the miners union, who is now as soctated with National Fuel Admins trator Garfield as labor adviser. MT White, who is attending the conven- ton as delegate, said:
 It Is not question of production There is plenty of production. but the railroads cannot move the coal that is l mlned. There are miners walking the streets in mining towns right now, un. employed, because the railroads do no, furnish cars.
 There are miles and miles of loaded coal cars on railroad tracks that arf not moving. The trouble is the coun. try has outgrown the railroads. The railroads have not kept the pace"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
RUSSIA. TO SUPPORT
 RIGHTS OF ARMENIANs
Complete Independence and Right to
 Decide Their Own Destiny.

Petrograd, Jan. 16.-An official de- cree, issued to the people of Turkish Armenia and signed by Nikolai Lenine and other members Of the Bolsheviki, says that the government of peasants and workmen of Russia supports the right of Armenians in Russia and Fur key to the extent of their complete independence and the right to decide their own destiny.
 The decree enumerates the guaran- tees necessary for this programme namely, the immediate withdrawal of troops from the limits of Turkish Ar menia; the organization of militia by the Armenian people in order to assure the security of the persons and property of inhabitants, the repatria- tion without hindrance Of Armenian emigrants scattered throughout diff ferent countries, as we'll as repatria- ton within Turkish Armenia of Ar menians taken by force during the wal by the Turkish authorities, and the organization of central government of the people of Turkish Armenia ir the form of a council of deputies oi Armenian people, elected according te democratic principles. The decree says geographical frontiers must be fixed by democratic representatives Isalectcd by thes.Armenian people Mitt the consent of democratic representa- tives chosen in neighboring countrie. and the commission on Caucasus af. fairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

ations in the west, but the evidence
 tends to show that the factions are
 still at odds. Additional meetings at
 which speakers endeavored to outline
 the viewpoint of the miIitaristic ele-
 announced that Chancellor Won Hert-
 ling is to be permitted to deliver his
 delayed address on Germany's war
 aims to the main committee of the
 reichstag next Friday, for which the
 country has been clamoring. Adding to the political strife in Ger many and Austria comes the an- nouncement of the resignation of the Hungarian cabinet due to the conduct of the war. Failure to obtain adequate support for the military programme put forward by the cabinet is given as the reason for the resignation of the l ministry. The programme included the l forma .ion of an independent Hunga- rian army, which Emperor Charles ve- | toed.
 | The situation between Russia and Rumania apparently is growing acute. l On demand of the American ambassa- | dor and the heads of the other dipl0-
 matic mission accredited to Russia, the Bolshevild authorities have released l the Runnanian minister and the attach
 es of the Rumanian legation who were arrested Sunday. The Council of Ma | tional Commissioners of Russia now has sent an ultimatum to Rumanis calling for the immediate release oi members of the Bolsheviki arrested 1T ! Rumania recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Railroad ElllpIOyesO of West to Come East MAcHlNlsTs AND OTHER
 SKILLED LABOR FOR A FEW WEEKS
To Stay Until Locomotives and Freight Cars Are Repaired and Put in operation-Raiiroads Are to Hire Mechanics During the Five Days Industries Are Suspended.

Washington, Jan. 16.-To meet the shortage of machinists and other skill ed railroad workers in the east, the railroad administration today took steps looking to moving a number of these men from western railroads. for a few weeks until the overburdened eastern lines can make delayed repairs to locomotives and freight cars which now cannot be operated.
 Meanwhile, it was stated today, some eastern roads already have asked the less burdened western and southern lines to furnish them with machinists that efforts will be made to transfer only those men willing to make the change and that no attempt will be made to coerce workmen.
 To Hire Idle Mechanics.
 Railroads plan to take advantage of the shutdown of industries the next five days by order of Fuel Administra- tor Garfield to hire idle mechanics and other workmen for railroad work. This will be left to each local railway ex- ecutiye. a
 Rising temperatures in most of the country and clearing weather led rail- road administration officials tonight to hope that the traffic paralysis in the middle west and extreme fsluggishneSs in the east would be relieved mate rially within a few days.
 Conference on Railroad Legislation.
 The director general today conferred with vice presidents of the. four rail- way brotherhoods, who urged that the provision of the railroad bill author izing the president to include railway employees in the government disability compensation system be made nlanda- tory. e In a conference with state railroad and public utilities commissioners, the director general today emphasized that governmental control does not contem- plate nulliflcation of any existing state laws nor abridge the functions of state authorities over roads. -t.a %-s The question of whether the gov ernment plans to operate the many short independent railroads not con nected directly with the national sys- tenn was before the house interstate commerce committee again today, an6 Interstate Commerce 5! Conamissipne 1 Anderson explained that the adminis ftration could not determine for some time precisely which of these shor' lines would be needed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
PEOPLE IN GERMANY .,.r
 ARE NOT STARVING
Recent Arrival in This Country Tells
 of Conditions There.

New York, Jan. 16.-While the peo- pie of Germany are living under ra- tfonlng system which provides much less food than was obtainable before the war. conditions in that country do not in the least approach a famine, according to Miss Lillian Goldman of American embassy in Berlin, who left the German capital about two months ago.
 Although Germany is not starving Miss Goldman said three and a half years of war have created a shortage in necessities that is felt throughout the empire, and ocials have averted calamity only by establishing drastic conservation measures.
 Germany did not realize the true character of America before this coun- try entered the war, Miss Goldman said. The declaration of war was a surprise, she added. to a people who had convinced themselves that Amer ica would not fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
EVIDENCE N TREASON TRIAL
 OF Ex-PREMiER cAiLLAUx
Will Include Messages Exchanged With
 Bernstorff.

Washington, Jan. 16. Evidence which will play part in the treason trial of former Premier CaillauX in France was given to the public by the state department today in another se- ries from the departments store of in- tercepted diplomatic correspondence.
 The messages, exchanged between Count Won Bernstorff, former German ambassador here, and the Berlin for ign office, show that during his visit to Argentina in 1915 Caillaux was in communication with German agents, condemning the French government, and asking that his position at home be not damaged by praise from the German newspapers.
 A final despatch gave notice that the captain of the ship on which Caillaux was sailing carried important papers, and urged that in case the vessel was captured Caillaux "in an unobtrusive way be treated with every courtesy and consideration
 The messages were furnished the French government before Caillaux's s arrest. It is understood that they were made public here by arrangement with Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
INCREASE IN INCOME &rs5
 AND EXCESS PROFIT TAXES
Labor and Farmers Organizations Want Congress to Raise Them.


 Washington, Jan 16.-Laber and farmers organizations want congress to provide for. decided increase in the. income and exeess profits taxes during the war. Chairman Simmons, Of the senate, finance. committee, and Chairman Kftchin, of the house ways and means committee, were told today by delegation headed by Benjamin c. Marsh, secretary of the association for an equitable federal income tax Jaw: Henry Zimmerman, of the non- partiGan league. and Mrs; L. H. Brooks social settlement worker of Los An geles. s.s
 The delegation proposed that con- gress provide a fiat rate of eighty per cent on excess profits and that the in- come tax section of the war revenue jaw be amended so that 30 per cent of income of s1, ,0oo, ,000 or more and one half of incomes from $50, 900 to $1 900, 0t6 shall DC paid to the government
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
ANOTHER DISASTROUS FIRE ON BROOKLYN WATER FRONT
Five Story Warehouse Filled With a Government Foodstuffs Burned.


 : New York, Jan. 16.-Another disast- rous fire on the Brooklyn water front destroyed today 8 five story warehouse filled with government, food stores val ued at approximately S500,e00. Inves- tigation was begun. at once. but fire department officials agreed that the blaze had been caused by plumber torch.
 Bremen had hard battle to control the fire and prevent it's spread to ad- joining buildings and shipping.
 While the Brooklyn fire. ragged an- ether blaze broke out in six story theatrical storehouse in Manhattan owned by William A. Brady. One fire man was killed and several others were slightly injured Valuable scenery belonging to the Metropolitan Opera company was destroyed. This loss was estimated at S75,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
U. s. NAVY HAS CONVERTED
 BETWEEN 700 AND 800 VESSELS.
Passenger and Freight Ships, Yachts, Tugs and Fishing Boats Included.


 Washington, Jan. 16.-Since the United States entered the war the navy has taken over and converted to war use between TOO and 800 passenger and freight vessels. yachts, tugs, fish ing boats and other craft. This was disclosed today in a statement by Chairman Oliver of the house investi- gating committee commenting the bu- reaus of construction and repair and steam engineering for the preparations to meet war demands.
 Prompt action of the bureaus in get ting supplies, the statement said, had enabled the American destroyer force in the war zone to keep in - ltinuous operation and in a high state of eff ciency despite the difficult and orer- ous service" in which they are en- gaged
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
NO MEATLESs DAYS IN
 THE WESTERN STATES.
Cattle Growers Forced to Market Their Stock Because of High Price of Feed.


 Washington, Jan. 1s.-The food ad- ministration has decided all meats ex- cept pork may be eaten on meatless days in group of western states in which growers have been forced to market their stock because of the scarcity and high price of feedstuffs. The ruling first was made to apply especially to beef. but was later made to include the other meats when it was found that in some of the states the same situation applied to their production.
 In making this exception for the western states the food administration recognized that the peculiar conditions made it inadvisable to hold strictly to the general rule. Other regulations having to do with food conservation also may be changed to fit unusua conditions in some parts of the coun-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
HELL GATE ROUTE IS
 OPEN TO FREIGHT SERVICE,
A War Measure to Speed Up Move
 ment of Necessities.

New York, Jan. 16.-Opening of the Hell Gate bridge route for freight ser vice beginning tomorrow, establishing for the first time a more direct line for traffic from New England through New York city to the south and south east, was announced here tonight ss a war measure to speed up freigist movement.
 This route avoids the long water haul through New York harbor. estab- fishing an all-rail connection between the New Haven and Pennsylvania roads, except for a comparatively short tow between Brooklyn and Greenville N. J. It has been in operation for passenger traffic only since last March.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
BAKERIES, IN BRIDGEPORT
 H ARE WITHOUT COAL
Notify Fuel Committee That They | Will Have to Close.

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 1e.-Two of the largest bakeries in the city, one sending bread all over Connecticut, mo- ufied the local fuel committee today that they world have to close unless they could coal. The committee could offer relief. and both an nounced thG tomorrow mornings out put would bs their last
 The committee was considering to- day the advisability of closing all the office buildings in the city. Members said this might be done before the end of the week.
 The Seaside and the Algonquin clubs offered today to close their build- ings to; save coal. No decision has been reached. The Brooklawn and the Black Rock Country clubs have al- ready closed. U
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
WILLARD RETIRES AS HEAD OF WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD.
Place Will Remain Vacant Pending
 Action of Congress.

Washington, Jan. 16.-With the an- nouncement today of the resignation of Daniel Willard as chairman of tke war industries board, it was intimated that there would be no appointment of a new chairman pending action in con- gress on proposals for the creation of a war supply department or adminis- tration that would take over the work of the industries board as we'll as that of the bureaus of the navy and war departments t.-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
BAN ON BOOKS ON
 MILITARY SUBJECTS
By Army Officers or Enlisted Men Un.
 less Approved by Government.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Strict orders were issued by the war department to- day against the publication by army officers or enlisted men of books on military subjects, except as an ap- proved government publication or as authorized by the war department"
 The constantly increasing number of soldier authors publishing more or less incorrect "manuals'' of advice to the service is believed to have led to the action, r,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Drastic Order Has Been Issued by Fuel Commission CT Garfield to Meet Coal Famine Effective
 Tomorrow Morning Includes Sunday
THEA1ERs AND STORES TO CLOSE MONDAYS

For the Ten Weeks Beginning January 2s, Mondays Are
 to Be Observed as Holidays Industries Producing War Materials Are Included in the Order-No Burning of Fuel to Provide Heat Will Be Permitted in Iheaters, Moving Picture Houses, Bowling Alleys, Billiards, Pr- vate or Public Dance Halls Saloons Mondays From January 2s Until March 25-A Preferential List Alone Excepted in the Ruling, Which is Effective in All of the Territory East of the Mississippi River, h. cung the Whole of the States of Louisiana and Mnne
 sota '.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
"GARABED," AN INVENTION
 OF LIMITLESs ENERGY,
Bill for Patent Protection Passed by
 Both Houses of Congress.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The house bill for patent protection of "garabed," a mysterious invention, said to be a source of linlitless energy, was passed today by the senate. It now goes to President Wilson. At the close of the last session the president gave the bills a docket vote.
 Garabed T. K Gira gossian, Boston Armenian, is the inventor. He de- clined to reveal his secret fully until congress protected it, and made such satisfactory explanations to the pat ents committees that they recommend ed passage of the bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
PRESIDENT IS URGED TO
 TAKE OVER PACKING PLANTS
By Delegation Representing Every
 Graft in the Industry.

Chicago. Jan. 16.-The immediate taking over of all the packing plants Tn the United States will be urged up- on President Wilson by q delegation representing every craft in the indus try and headed by John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor. which departed for Wash- ington tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
IN siNklNGs OF
 '- BRITISH MERCHANTMEN
Only Six of 1,60o Tone or Over Were
 Lost Last Week.

London, Jan. 16.-Another marked decrease in the sinkings of British merchantmen by mine or submarine in the past week is noted in the report of the admiralty issued tonight In this period only six merchantmen of l. 500 tons or over were sunk, and in ad dition, two merchantmen under 1,600 teas and two fishing vessels.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Pneumonia Plague in China.

Feng Chengsi, Shangshi Province, China, Jan. 16.-The hotbed of the pneumonic-type plague prevalent here and in other parts of Shanshi province is at present Paotechow, on the Ho- ang-Ho, west of .Ningwufu, and the villages surrounding it. The natives are dying by scores in the streets. Ap- peals for help are being sent broad caSt by the American doctors recently sent into the province to investigate the plague conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
.AUSTRO-GERMANS FAIL
 TO RETAKE POSITIONS
They Fail in Counter Attacks in the Mountain Region
 of Northern Italy
THERE HAS BEEN GREAT AERIAL ACTIVITY

German Populace and Newspapers Are Dissatisfied With Peace Agreement Section of the Pan-Germanists Hun garian Cabinet is Said to Have Resigned Because of Dissatisfaction With the Conduct of the War-The Situation Between Russia and Rumania is Growing More Acute-Russia Has Sent an UItimat1m to Ru- mania Demanding Release of ,Bokhevli Recently Arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
FOUR BANDITS ROB
 BANK IN MINNEAPoLf IS. Locked Five Employees in Vault and
 Got Away With $3,4oo.

Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 16.-Four fandits without masks today held up the Continental State bank in the bus mess district locked five employees in vault and escaped in an, automobile with $3,400 and "a $500 tie pin, taken from P. K. Stratky, president of the institution. ,s-.s ..-. !. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
ALI MANUFACTURES THAT USE Ex1
 ARE ORDERED ID CLOSE F0R(flQE DAYS
CabIed Paragraphs

Fear For Safety os Ship Monitor. London, Jan. 16.-A Reuter- despatch from Las Palmas, Canary Islands says the fear is held there that the Ameri- can sailing ship Monitor has been lost. The vessel had on board a cargo of wood and sailed from the African cffasf
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
INCREASE IN PRICE OF
 PETROLEUM SUSPENDED
By Interstate Commerce Commission tc
 Permit Further Investigation.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The interstate commerce commission today suspended proposed increases of IS per cent. in petroleum in the middle west which were to have gone into effect Jan. IS until July IS to permit further investi- gation.
 An examiners report submitted to the commission today recommended that the application of the Santa Fe railroad for increases in petroleum rates varying from 10 to several hun dred per cent be refused
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

A metal tube resembling a bomb was found beside the drydock in the navy yard at an Atlantic port It was about six inches long, wound with string and wire and had a fuse at tached. Written on it in German were the words This is a 25 second explosive bomb"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Disordsrs at Malaga, Spain.

Disorders at Malaga, Spain. Madrid, Jan. 16.-Further disorders occurred today at Malaga as the result of the closing of the workshops. Two women were killed and many others were injured in fighting while the police were restoring order.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Oscar Hammerstein's foot was saved by an operation performed at the German Hospital, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

General Pershing has granted z leave of one week to every man that spends four months at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The New York Court of Appeals ruled that a saloon was not a place of public accommodation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17
Condensed TeIegrams

Only fifteen passengers were killed on steam railroads of New York state last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

,Stefanssen, the arctic explorer, dis covered large, islands northwest O Banks Land in the spring of 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The resignation. of the Hungarian cabinet oIl account of failure to ob- tain necessary support for the mili- tary programme, is reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Frank H. simonds of the editorial staff of the New York Tribune, who. since the. outbreak of the war, has gained a wide reputation as a mill tary critic. has served his connection with that newspaper, 1t became known yesterday. .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill to have the government excused
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Several persons were reported killed in a wreck near Beloit Kan, on a Union Pacific train.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Shortage of storage eggs is feared by wholesale dealers of Boston, who reported that only native and nearby eggs were coming into market
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The money taken from the army bank at Camp Funston by Captain Lewis Whistler last Friday night af- ter he had killed four employees and injured a fifth was found today hid den in the walls of Whislers quarters in the barracks
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Vice. e-President Max Muller, one of the most successful German flyers, was killed by a fall from his airplane from a defect in his engine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

German newspapers report that American measures against subma- rines are very effective.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The four hundred coal miners who were on strike at the Durham Mines near Chattanooga, have returned to work
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Postmasters now holding office at Lancaster, Reading and Wiiliamspoft t, Pa, were renorninated yesterday by President Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The Argentine government has sign Great Britain with 2,500, 900 tons of ed an agreement to supply France and wheat ,+.~-.-.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The fate of the. crew of the Amer ican- Hawaiian steamer Texan remains a mystery. f
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

The names of two American wound ed and one i'll. appeared on the, Can adian casualty list.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-17

Secretary McAdoo asked the House for authority to admit free of duty articles made by prisoners of war in foreign countries, a