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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
COUNSEL HENEY SUBMITS
 EVIDENCE AGAINST PACKERS
At Hearing of Federal Trade Commis-
 sion in Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., March 19.-Francfs J. Heney, general counsel for the federal trade commission in it's investigation of the nations packing house industry, introduced evidence at the resumption o fthe hearings in Omaha today de- signed to show:
 First, that the packers maintained stocl1yards in different cities in an ef- fort to hold down prices paid producers by forcing them to sell wherever quotations were the lowest
 Second, that there was an agreement in effect among the packers operating the amount of livestock any one of them could buy in any market.
 Third that the influence. of the packers even extended to the banks in which the cattle producers were forced to discount their notes and obtain loans.
 Fourth, that millions of dollars wrung from shippers by unjustifiably large charges for yardage and feed were distributed among the packers in the form of stock dividends which vs5- tually amounted to a rebate. Several letters from the files of Swift & company were read.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Notwithstanding the fact that the Germans for some time past have ad- vertised largely their intention to be- gin a general offensive on the allied fronts at no distant date, nothing be- yond intensified bombardments and here and there infantry attacks on various sectors have been forthcom- ing.
 Tn both these kinds of manoeuvrcs the Teutons have met more than their match in the guns of the men of the allied armies-the Belgians, British, French, Americans and Italians and Portuguese. Probably realizing that their efforts to hearten the people at home are beginning to require scme- thing more substantial than words, another tack has been taken. which either must result in an attempt to carry out seemingly vainglorious promises or result in the German pop ulation believing. as the allied leaders long have believed. that, with their opponents strengthened in every de- partment and prepared 10 counter any assault the German high command is strong on holding out chimeras and weak in endeavoring to make good their boasts.
 Almost as perfunctorily as invita- tions are issued for attendance upon state functions. the Germans now have bidden journalists of neutral countries to appear on the western battle front 70 witness the commencement of the German offensive operations. The cor respondents. it is stated, are expected t0 begin their journey toward the scene of the purposed fighting We'd nesday, where, all along the line, fig- uratively speaking. the allied armies, their guns shotted and their men in serried ranks. are waiting with conf aence the sound of the tocsin.
 German Chancellor is Hedging.
 Probably not unconnected with this latest announcement of the Germans Is the apparent sensitiveness displayed by the German imperial chancellor Count Von Hertling, over the declina- ton of the United States and the en- tente to accept at it's face value Ger many's latest proffer of peace. Run ming the gamut from Gernany's gooc intentions to the fate that ultimately will befall the allies for their refusa to be taken in by Germanys sweeteneC words, the chancellor ended his ad dress with the well-worr admonitior that for all future bloodshed the allie. must accept full responsibility.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
FERRIS TYPE OF WOODEN
 STEAMER LAUNCHED
At the Yards of the Foundation Com
 pany, Newark, N. J.

Newark. S. l., March 1e.-The Coy ote. first of the Ferris" type of wooden cargo steamers building under the Emergency Fleet corporations pro- gram. was launched here today at the yards Of the Foundation company in the presence of hundreds of cheering spectators. Christened by Miss Phyllis Hughes. daughter of the late Senator Hughes of New Jersey, the vessel slip ped down the ways and into the water without incident.
 Contracts for ships of this type were placed by the fleet corporation last summer with g shipbuilding firms on the Atlantic coast. The Coyote and other vessels of her type measure 2Si.6 feet in length. 46 feet beam, 23.6 feet deep and displace $500 tons.
 The ships are of the single deck cargo type and are driven by 1.4OO horsepower triple expansion engines, which will give a speed of 10 knots an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
 REPORTED IN THE HOUSE,
Provides for a Total of 1so,Ooo En-
 listed Men.

Washington. March 1s.-The annual naval appropriation bill, carrying more than a billion three hundred million dollars and authorizing a wartime in- crease in the navy's enlisted strength from s7,O00 10 1s0,o0O men, was re- ported to the house today by Chairman Padgett of the naval committee.
 Secretary Daniels tonight expressed complete satisfaction with the meas ure, saying the committee had i'm proved upon official recommendations as a result of a thorough study of the department and it's needs.
 Tho bill is larger by over $S00, ,O00.- GOO than any prior naval bill. carrying roundly s1,527. .sO0.o .o00," said Mir Dan- iels.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
CLAIM LAYoFF WAS DUE
 TO A MISUNDERSTANDING.
Strikers Are to Return to Work This
 Morning.

Baltimore, March 19.-The 600 ship workers who laid down their tools at the Baltimore Drydock and Shipbuild ing company plant here on Monday will return to work tomorrow morn ing. Local No. B, Boilermakers. Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers, which in cluded the strikers, issued statement late tonight announcing that the lay off was due to misunderstanding of the wage adjustment board scale, but that it had been properly explained at a meeting tonight and the men had voted unanimously to return to work Leaders denied that they received any message from the shipping board in ducing them to resume work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
MEXICAN FEDERAL FORCES
 HOLD DURANGO CITY
1t Had Been Reported Villa Followers
 Were in Possession of That City,

Fl Paso. Texas, March 1s.-Andres G. Garcia. Mexican consult general here, announced today he had receiv- ed a telegram from General Francisco Murguia dated Durango City yester- day. This proved Durango City was held by the fedearl forces, he said. Conflicting reports have been received here regarding the reported capture of the Durango state capital by Villa followers. Messages from Americans in Chicuahua City and Torreon told ot reports there that Villa followers oc- cupied the town on March IA. These reports were denied in Jdarez.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
SKULL FRACTURED BY
 EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE.
Robert Lindsay, 50, of Bristol, Became
 Eutangled in Brush.

Bristol, Conn, March 19.-Robert Lindsay. d farmer so years old, became entangled in brush while running away from a charge of dynamite. the fuse of which he had lighted to blow up a log. today, and when the explosion came a piece of the log hit him, frae-' turing his skull. After first aid had been given him, he was sent to the Hartford hospital, with but a small chance for recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
 OF NEW HAVEN ROAD
Decide to Take Steps to Obtain More Compensation Than Provided in Railroae Bill.

Boston, March 1s.-Stockholders ot tho New York. New Haven and Hart fora RailroaI met today at the call O. Nathan L. Amster, of the Stock holders Protective association, and voted to take steps to obtain more compensation than was provided in the railroad bill. which was declared C. he inadequate and unfair. Action looking toward the resembling of the department of justice order for the eale of tho company's holdings in the Boston and Maine also was consider ed speakers declaring these hold ings ought not to be disposed of under Frcscns market conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
.A[[|ED RESERVES ARE ID BE
 FOOLED FOR BIC OFFENSIVE
With Time and Place For Major Drive to be Decided by
 Supreme War Council
ITALIAN FRONT MENTIONED AS PROBABLE POINT

Believed That the Pooling of the Army Reserves of All the Allies Armies Will Permit Overwhelming Concenira- tons at Selected Points of Attack Without Weakening the Lines in Other Sectors-Plan Is Being Worked Out Because the Allies Are Convinced That Germany Has Front and That Troops Are Being Massed There Purely For Defense
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
GENERAL WOODS SON ENLISTS AS PRIVATE.
Too Young to Obtain Admission to
 Officers Training Camp.

Cambridge, Mass, March 19-Otis I. Wood, son of Major General Leonard Wood, today enlisted as private in the regular army and will report for duty at Fort Slocum, N. T., Saturday morning He is a sophomore at liar yard university and a captain in the Harvard regiment.
 Because he is under 21 years of age he was unable to obtain admission to a reserve officers training camp. De- termined to enter the war, however, he went. to recruiting office in Boston today and enlisted in the infantry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
WOMEN ROLLED NEARLY
 AS. HEAVY VOTE AS MEN
tn Elections Held in Many Villages in
 New York State.

New York, March 19-Women voted for the first time in elections held to- day in many villages of this state In several instances they boiled nearly as heavX a vote as the men.
 A woman appeared among the con- testants for office in Fort Plain, where Anna Waters, a democrat, was elected tax collector. She was the only mem Der of her party who blocked the re- publicans from making a clean sweep.
 In 'Waterlool, where 1.566 votes were cast, 699 women voted, aiding the democrats to victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
REDUCED RATES FOR
 MILITARY OFFICERS
Provided For in Bill Intrsdueed by
 Representative Miller.

Washington, March 19.-Bnls to re- quiro railroads to reduce their rates to military and naval officers and men to ore-third of the regular fare and to prohibit Washington city hotels from charging them more than $3 a day for room and s1 per meal were in sroduced today by Representative Mill Ter, republican, of Minnesota.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
GERMAN B|G OFFENSIVE IS
 SCHEDULED ID BEGIN JODAY?.
They Have Invited Journalists of Neutral Countries to
 Witness Its Commencement
GIVE IMPRESSION THAT ALLIES ARE SHATTERED

Aside From Small Infantry Raids Only the Big Guns Are in Operation From the North Sea to the Adriatc-The Teutons Made Slight Gain on the Belgians, But Later Were Driven Back Leaving Prisoners and Machine Guns on the Hands of the Belgians- Everywhere Both Sides the Aimen Are Actve-Former German Prisoners Are Aiding the Bolshev in Making Inroads Into Siberia
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
.FAvoRs PRINCIPLE OF
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Resolution of Approval Introduced in House of Lords by Lord Parmoor

London. March 19.-In the house of lords today Lord Parnoor moved a resolution approving the principle of the League of Nations and the censti- tuition of a tribunal whose orders should be enforcible by adequate sanc- ton
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL
 SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Puts Clocks Forward an Hour the Last
 Sunday in March.

Washington. March 1sThe daylight saving bill was signed today by Pres ident Wilson. It puts all clocks fceA ward an hour on the last Sunday in March, and turns them back again the last Sunday in October.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
Guilty of Opposing Draft.

Burlington. Vt, March 1s.-Rev. Clarence H. Waldron, of Windsor, was found guilty tonight by jury in the federal court on charge of urging op- position to the army draft. Tka jury deliberated eleven hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Ninety per cent. of the soldiers vote in Canada was cast for the unionist5.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

A blast in an old well on a farm near Hillsville, Pa, uncovered treas ure of s115,O00.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
FRENCH SUBMARINE
 CONSIDERED LOST
Diane Not Heard From For Long
 Time-Had Crew of 35 Men,

Paris, Sunday, March r. The French submarine Diane, not having been heard from for a long time, is considered as lost, it was officially an- |nounced today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Mrs. Tiny Johnson, aged "A, mother of Jack Johnson, the famous pugilist, died in Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Due to shortage of fuel oil, part of the International Paper Go. plant at Livermore Falls. Me, was closed throwing 300 out of work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

international Harvester Co. emplo- yes will get 10 per cent wage in- crease on April 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

The submarine Diane was of a sea- going type. built at Cherbourg in 1914 She displaced $50 tons. Her comple- ment was S5 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Germany captured loot to the value of $2,O00, 100000 in Russia, according to the London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Between 300 and 800 operators and other employees of the Providence Tele- phone company were granted pay in- creases of s1 a week yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
Cabled Paragrar
Spanish Cabinet Ha,

London, March 19. Spani cabinet has resigned, acc Hing to Reuter- despatch from Bilbao.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Enlisted men going to Europe here after will receive a razor steel morror, shaving brush, and clothes and shoe brush from the Government.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Jose Lopez Gutierrez, minister from Honduras, presented his credentials to Secretary of State Lansing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Francis E. Elliot, student observer at the navy aero station at Miami, Fla. died there of injuries sustained when his machine fell
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Retiring directors were re elected at the annual E. I. du Pont de Nemours Co. meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

German Rundesrat Approves Treaties.
 Amsterdam, March 1s.-The German bundesrat, or federal council. has ap- proved the peace treaties with Russia and Finland. according to the semi official Norddeutsche Alicemeine Zei- tIlnp
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Capt. Fiorello H. La Guardia, of the American Flying Corps, has been in jured in an accident in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

For having sold newspapers under the pretense that they contained an account of the sinking of an American battleshiu, Abram Krup, 23 years old of Philadelphia, was sent to the coun- ty prison for ten days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Select bacon hogs sold at S21.5o per 100 pounds at Montreal, new high record.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Permission to. follow her husband into exile has been asked of the Rus sian Government by the wife of Grand Duke Michael
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

The fire department of Bayonne. N J., was called out to extinguish a blaze which destroyed 1900 gallons of oil at the Tidewater plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Officers of the New York Guard have been asked to wear their uni forms whenever possible by Governor Whitman
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20
Condensed TeIegrams


 England will take over Egypt's cot ton crop.
 One thousand taiIors went on strike An epidemic of grippe has struck New York. South Dakota's Legislature met in special session.
 American troops are now on five fronts in France.
 BoIsheviki will be known as Com munists in the near future.
 Germany will eonfiseate all Ameri- can property within reach.
 Anna Held is recovering from long illness in Milwaukee hospital.
 Idaho's grazing law was upheld by the United States Supreme Court. New York school children started a two-days drive to sell thrift stamps.
 Ernesto Frias, prominent Urueua- van diplomat, died in Buenos Aires.
 Select bacon hogs sold at s21.5o per 100 pounds at Montreal, a new high record
 Retiring directors were re elected at the annual E. I. du Pont de Nemours Co. meeting.
 A blast in an old well on a farm near Hillsville, Pa, uncovered treas ure of $115,0o0.
 Mrs. Tiny Johnson, aged "A, mother of Jack Johnson, the famous pugilist, died in Chicago.
 international Harvester Co. emplo- yes will get 10 per cent wage in- crease on April 1.
 Germany captured loot to the value of $2,000, 900 900 in Russia, according to the London Chronicle.
 Jose Lopez Gutierrez, minister from Honduras, presented his credentials te Secretary of State Lansing. Capt. FiorelIo H. La Guardia, of the American Flying Corps, has been in- Jured in an accident in Italy. 
 The Government investigation int ! the packing industry has been shifted from Chicago to Kansas City.
 The Canadian Steel Corp, Ltd, cap | itaI $20, 900 900, has been licensed t, do business in British Columbia.
 Fire caused $5o,00o damage at tn Cumberland Valley Spoke & Bend ing Co. plant at Hagerstown, Md
 Australia will free all large ocean going ships for the use of the Allie by pooling her coastal trade ships. | Icebound for several weeks nea Muskegon, Mich, the Goodrich pas senger steamer Alabama was released I A baby saving campaign will | undertaken. by the General Medics Board of the Council of National De fense.
 Officers of the New York Guar have been asked to wear their uni forms whenever possible by Governc Whitman. Permission to. follow her husban into exile has been asked of the Rus ; sian Government by the wife of Gran
 Duke Michael Francis E. Elliot, student observer
 the navy aero station at Miami, Fls
 died there of injuries sustained whe
 his machine fell
 The fire department of Bayonne. j J.. was called out to extinguish bla. which destroyed 1900 gallons of [
 at the Tidewater plant. Due to shortage of fuel oil, pa of the International Paper Go. pla, . at Livermore Falls. Me, was close y throwing 300 out of work Enlisted men going to Europe her l
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Ernesto Frias, prominent Urugua van diplomat, died in Buenos Aires
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

The Government investigation into the packing industry has been shifted from Chicago to Kansas City.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

A baby saving campaign will be undertaken by the General Medical Board of the Council of National De- fense.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

The Canadian Steel Corp, Ltd, cap ital $20000 900, has been licensed to do business in British Columbia
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

New York school children started :
 two-days drive to sell thrift stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Fire caused $5o,o0o damage at the Cumberland Valley Spoke 6 Bend ing Co. plant at Hagerstown, Md
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Australia will free all large ocean, going ships for the use of the Allies by pooling her coastal trade ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

ldaho's grazing law was upheld ] the United States Supreme Court.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Ieebound for several weeks. near Muskegon,. Mich, the Goodrich pas senger steamer labama was released.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Malaria and typhoid fever have been stamped out of some parts of Texas by the use of bars of exterminate germ carrying mosquitos. Dr. Charles A. R. Campbell, of San Antonio, car ried out two experiments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-20

Martin McAIIin, Jr., 25 years old, son of a New Haven policeman of the same name, was fatally shocked while engaged at his work as a lineman. He came in contact with a live wire carry ing 2,300 volts and died before ne could be conveyed to hospital
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
you're Not So Stupid as You Look"

you're Not So Stupid as You Look"
noble story about geese and so don't
think they should be thought stupid
any more.'
"Tell me the great and noble story"
shrieked Mrs. Goose. 81 would like to
hear it."
"Of course you would like to hear
it," said Mr.. Gander.
"And why, of course?" questioned
Mrs. Goose.
Because any creature" said Mr..
Gander, ''would like to hear such fine
things of his or her own kind"
TELL me the story" said Mrs. Goose,
Il am eager to hear it, and you keep
putting me off,
II am not putting you off," said Mr..
Camden, ''but am only adding to the
story"
'How are you adding to the story
when you haven't begun it," asked
Mrs. Goose. "Are you adding to it
in your own mind?"
mo, am not" said Mr.. Gander.
II meant that was adding to it by
keeping you waiting to hear it. It
makes you so eager and you will find
it so much more interesting.
'Well, there were some dangerous
and wicked men about to hurt some
nice and good ones and what do you
suppose flock Of geese did?
''They warned the good men, who
were sleeping after a great deal Of
hard work, that danger was approach
ing. They came rushing along to tell
them, for they had seen danger from
affair. That's really So" said Mr.. Gam
der. "These geese saved the good
men from the cruel ones who had come
to rob them and to hurt Them"
''Fine, fine" cackled Mrs. Goose.
That's splendid. No wonder you say
that geese shouldn't be called stupid
any more"
'sWell," said Brother Bacon. "who
had come up to listen. "pigs have often
given warning of danger, too. Both
pigs and geese have been brave and
have accomplished fine things.
"Oh, DEAR" said Mr.. Gander, "1nay-
be that is true, but don't be such a
selfish pig that you have to be in
every story. This one was to be true
one about geese"
"And it is true" said Brother Bac
con. 'Geese have a number of times
been known to give a warning that
danger was near. Yes, you re not so
stupid as you look" ended Brother
Bacon with a smile and a twist of his
little tail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
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Mr.. GANDER's STORY.
~ MARY GRAHAM.I. bonner


..They say we're stupid" said the
geese.
..Who says we're stupidg" asked
Mrs. Goose.
People, animals, everyone, every
thing" replied Mr. Gander.
Sand are they right?" asked Mrs.
Goose.
"My dear my dear, and after the
work you have just done! How can
you say such a thing How can you!
do not understand"
you say you are not supposed to
understand easily" said Mrs. Goose.
"You say as you are a goose you are
stupid
''But / am about to tell you that I
don't think geese are stupid. They
say to children who can't do their
lessons, You're a goose That is they
say so if they are bit rude. I've been
told though that they didn't mean it
for rudeness, because they wanted to
make the child study and become very
very WISE"
swell, ANYWAY, I don't think they
should say such thing to children. I
think they should say, Children, be
clever. be geeser"
Perhaps they should say that" re-
marked Mrs. Goose, ''but somehow /
can't imagine it.
IT can't myself" said Mr.. Gander,
''still it should be said" VI
II don't see, myself" said Mrs.
Goose, "why you are worrying about
whether we are stupid or not. don't
care. 1t never bothers me. don't
like people or other animals very
much. and that is all there is to it. I
just leave them alone, do. If they
bother me, I will fight Them
"Ah, Mrs. Goose" said Mr.. Gander,
"you don't know what geese can be
ike
Il know what they are" she said.
That's so,' cackled Mr.. Camden,
shut I have just heard great and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
Our silver Goes to India.

The viceroy of India, Lord Chelms-y
ford, returns thanks to the American
government for its contribution to the
silver supply. There is plenty more
that can be spared. Only S77000,000
of the cart-wheel standard silver dol
lars are in circulation, while about
$440.000.009 are stored in treasury
vaults and represented N circulation
Soy silver certifcates-in effect. ware
house receipts The borrowing from
the treasury by OR government Ok
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
Rather Slow.

81 don't suppose you would consider
houseboating a form of sport?'
81 should say notr" replied the mo-
torist. "Why, the last time / was on
board houseboat it took us II week to
cover a distance can travel In my
car In about two hours Of nmlerateiy
fast driving. "-BirlrilsAa~, A:'s Hey
aid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
Common senae.

The primary class had gathered on
the row Of front seats for their daily
lesson in number work.
Nov, Mary" began the teacner, ''if
there were four flies on the table and
I killed one, how many flies would
there be left?"
"one," said Mary, promptly. Srhe
one you killed"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-08-30
Sentimental GusI,.

cts positively silly, of course, but I
guess most Of us have been that way
at some time in our lives"
'sWhat are you talking about?"
'T just now overheard a young chap
telling -earth's fairest creature why
it was that the sugar shortage wasn't
bothering him in the least" -Birming-
ham Age-Herald.