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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
REGRETS CHINA SANCTIONED
 PURCHASE OF OPIUM

Feking, Thursday, Sept. S.-(By The A. P.)-The American legation today handed note to the Chinese govern ment saying that the American govern ment regrets to learn that China re- gently sanctioned the purchase of cer- tain opium stocks and made arrange ments for the disposal of the stocks according to a plan which contravenes the spirit of the Hague convention, which was ratified by China and the United States.
 The note declares this action by Chi na endaHgers all the beneficial results accomplished toward extinguishing the opium traffic in China. and says the United States expresses the earnest hope that the transaction will not be completed and that China will take steps to cancel the agreement with the opium merchants of Shanghai.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
CBy The Associated Press.)

Butcaria is definitely out of the war, and Turkey, virtually cut oil from communication with her allies and almost annihilated in Palestine, likely soon WEI be forced to sue for a eessa- ton of hostilities against her.
 Meanwhile the entente allied forces from Belgium to Verdun on six battle fronts arc, registering victory after vic tory over the Teutonic arms, and the enemy froIrt almSst everywhere is crumbling. notwithstanding the des- perate resistance that is being offered on various sectors.
 Seeing eventual defeat staring her in the face through the swift progress of the Serbian, Italian, British, Greek and French troops in the recla5ming or Serbia and the invasion of Bull -arian territory, the Bulgars begged tor an armistice. reserving to them aeives no conditions. All the territory ,ow held by King Ferdinand's men is l3 be evacuated: the Bulgarian army is fo be immediately demobilized, and all means of transport inside the king dom. even along the Danube, Is to be given over into allied hands.
 Thus. in addition to the isolation of Turkey, the back door to a direct in vasion of Austrta-Hungary is flung MAAE NhiNA u %AAI eA4ANas eNAA4 eOGbAiIeS the time Is not far distant when ad- vantage to the full will be taken of the new avenue through which the enemy -an be reached. With the debacle in Serbia and Bulgaria complete, the Ausrro- Hungarians in Albania soon win 6e put to the test. and when their evacuation to their own borders is ac- complained the allies will have welded an iron semi-circle about the central pov~ers from the Black sea to the North sea
 Viewing the situation in all it's aspects-the success of the great of fensfve in Belgium and France; the plotting out of the war zone in the Balkans: the cutting off of the Turks rom intercourse with Germany and Austria Hungary. except by the long route through the Caucasus and south err Russta, and the steady gains that are being made by the allies in making Russia once more a factor in the struggfe-tre darkest days of the wal secmingiy are faced by the Austro- isermans.
 Although 1t had been officially an- nounced that boStin6es against the Bulrarfans ceased at noon Monday he French official communication of Monday night said French cavalry had entered Uskub. one of the most important communication centers in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
CHANGE IN CHRISTIAN
 SCIENCE DIRECTORATE

Boston, Sept 30.-The Christian Science board of directors announced tonight the resignation of Allis V. Stewart as a member of the board and the election of William R. Rath- von as his successor. Mir Stewart came from Chicago to the headquar- ters of the Christian Science move rnent in 1906. MT. Rathvon came from Denver to become corresponding sec retary for Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy in 1909 and later was appointed to the Christian Science board of lecture shin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
FORMER NoRWALk OFFICIAL
 HELD IN $10,ooo BOND

NorwaIlt, Conn, Sept Colchester F. Selleck. late treasurer of the First Taxing district, and charged with the misappropriaton of s32,0OO of the sink ing fund. was bound over to the De- cember term of the suptrior court, to- day His bond was continued at $10,- eco and Royal W. Adams, his father in-law, went on the bond with c. E. Slauson and Fletch Van Hoosar. The prosecution was satisfied with this amount cf the bond. Sellecks counsel filed a formal demurrer to the com piaint which was overruled by Judge CaHdee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
AUSTRIA NOW HAS AN
 EXCUSE TO CAPfTuLATE

Paris, Sept. SO.-The Temps says that Bulgaria capitulated, Knowing that Germany could no longer help her and she did not wish to see ser own country field of battle.
 In 1913. the Temps continues, Rados- lavoff (then Bulgarian premier) aveng ed the ambush of General Savof (min- ister of war in the Radoslavoff cabi- net), and now the Malinoff- -Savoff cab inet ayenges the ambush of Radoslav- of.
 While it is too soon to appreciate the full political consequences of Bull garia's abandonment of the Central Powers," the newspaper concludes 'yet it is plain that Bulgaria's action gives fatal blow to to-Turkey and per- hapS renders a service to Austria, as Austria now possesses an excuse for equalization which previously it want ed"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
HAD SIXTEEN HAND
 GRENADES IN SIIITCASE

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct.-Carrying a suitcase containing sixteen hand gren- ades, fully primed, Samuel Dimpfia, 59 years old Bavarian was arrest edat the railroad station here early this morning. The man was unable to give a reasonable account of him self and he was takensin charge and is being held pending investigation. He said he got the grenades while work ing in the Burns & Bassick plant, a munitions shop here,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
GERMANS, FIRED UPON
 7....t7e--seq4 DESCENDING AVIATOR

With the American Forces in France, Sept. 29.-(By The A. P.l An American officer descending in a para =. chute after his observation balloon had sbeen-s set on fire by a German avi-. ator .has-tad the experience Of being fired dauponr and having his parachute pierced by machine gun bullets dur ing the descent.
 When the observer saw the Ger man airplane approaching he went over the side of the basket A second afterward the balloon burst Into flames from incendiary bullets fired from the German machine
 The observer then was astonished to- see the German turn aud begin firing on him. Five bullets pierced the parachute but the observer landed unhaTmed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
SINCE JULY 12 BRITISH
 HAVE CAPTURED 1000 so. MILES

Londonv Sept 50. - Andrew Bonar av chancellor of the exchequer, in speaking at meeting opening the s...rumn savings campaign, said that since July 12 troops of the Er:tlsn em- pire had captured 1000 sau,re miles tf territory, 250 villages and more than 12O, 000 German prisoners.
 MT Eonar Law announced that General Allenby's forces lad taken 1o.- f9o additional Turkish prisoners in 2altst;ne
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
IN HAND TO- HAND
 FIGHTING WITH GERMAN:

With the American Army on the St.. Quentin Sector, Sept 30.-By The A. F.)-The Americans on thjs front have been engaged in heavy fighting throughout the way There was much hand hand fighting and large num- bers of Germans have been killed by grenades and bombs dropped into their deep dugouts of the Hindenburg sys- tenn.
 The Americans found it necessary to clear LID portions of the Hindenburg line through which theX sma their way They advanced so quickly in their operation of yesterday that many Ger rnans were left in the dugcuts, and some Of these proved a serious menace.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
Twenty US. Sailors
 Drowned in HarbOr
By Capsizing of Tender in Which They Were Return ing to Their Ship.

An Atlantic Port. Sept. 3o.-Twenty sailors from a naval vessel in the harbor here were drowned last night by the capsizing of naval tender in which they were returning to their ship. Eleven other men were rescued. No bodies of the dead have been found.
 Naval authorities declined to disclose the names of the men who had been on shore leave and were returning to their ship about midnight. A heavy sea was running and the beat was dashed against large buoy anchored several hundred yards from the war shin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
PoINcARE coNGRATULATEs F.
 KING OF THE BEL CLANS

Paris, Sept. 3O.-President Poincare telegraphed his congratulations today to- the king of the Belgians on "the striking successes which have liber- ated such a zone of national terri tory.
 Your Majesty. who in the darkest hours never despaired of justice and who has given to all an example Of constancy and firmness,'' continues the message now can see the dawn of victory Illuminating the indivisible soil of Belgian, Flanders and Wal loon''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
BUILT WOODEN SHIP .'-.t.'' .sa,--lN Y 1.2 WORKING DAYs

Philadelphia, Sept. so.-The Elmer sency Fleet Corporation today re- eeived telegram from the Grays fIarbor Ship Corporatf ton of Aberdeen, Washn.,1 announcing that it had built. a 4.000 ton deadweight wooden ship from keel to water in the worlds time Of f..17T=2 working days for this type and tonnage Of vessel either steel or wood. It was announced. the vessel which is ready for launching, is s6 per cent. complete.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
APPEAL FROM DECISION
 IN THE MELLEN CASE

Pittsfieid, Mass, Sept. 30.-Attorney VI. B. Warner filed in supreme court this afternoon his statement of ob- iections to the decree of the probate court in which Judge E. T. Slocum de- cidcd that Chsries S. Mellen, former president Of the New York, New Ha- ven & Hartford Railroad company was Justified from living apart from his wife. Mrs. Katherine Mellen on the grounds that she had deserted him Attorney Warner also filed in probate court his formal notice of an appeal rom the decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
OF BENEFIT TO DAIRYMEN
 IN EASTERN CoNNECTICIIT

Plainfield, Conn., Sept 30-Hun- dreds of dairynen in eastern Connecti- cut will benefit by an increase of one cent quart for milk shipped to Bos- ton and Providence. The new price is effective tomorrow. 1t is estimated that 300,000 quarts of milk are ship ped to these cities daily from eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
MASSACHUSETTS TO GET
 INCREASED COAL SUPPLY

Philadelphia, Sept 3O.-An. 1ncreas- ed supply of anthracite coal for Mass achusetts over last year is shown in the allotment for the f91S-19 coal year. announced today by the anthracite tration.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
BEEGIKNS CAPTURE THE
 RAHHEAD OF ROLL E.7s

.@Londong Sept. 20, , p. m.--The cap tufe of the Belgian railhead of Roul- CTS. northeast of Ypres. is imminent. This woald prove a serious loss to the Germans as it is an Important com rfaHfcation center The Germans fac ing the British and Belgian attack are not fighting as well as tie allies ex pected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
MoNpAY AETERNooN,s usr.

Killed in action 37; missing in &C., ton 20; wounded severely 289; died of disease 15; died of accident and other causes 5; died from wounds 21; pris- oners |; total 3SS.
 New England names are;
 Killed in Action. Private Antone Morris, New Bed ford, Mass. Died of Wounds. Corporal Frank H. Chase, Nashua, H.
 Wilder E. Marston, Can ton, Maine; Athos Pailides, Ansonia Conn.
 Died of Disease. Private Joseph Kileran, New Haven Conn.
 Wounded Severely Captain John Gardiner Drinkwater W. Newton, Mass.
 Lieutenant Robert W. Love, Wor- cester, Mass.
 rgeantS-Lucious R. Smith. Soutt Manchester, Conn; George M. Thomp son, South Manchester, Conn; Will jam J. Doyle, South Boston. Mass. Corporals-Peter Michonski, Taun- ton, Mass; Frank w Dragon, North. ampton, Mass.
 Mechanic James George Farrell Brookline, Mass.
 Privates-Albert E. Jenkins, Som. erville. Mass; Orlando Juliano, Bos ton, Mass; Pietro Galetti, Waterbury Conn; Lastano Lacerro, Waterbury Conn; William Ladeau, Baldwins- vile, Mass.
 Missing in Action. Private Edward H. Jewell Worces. ter, Mass.
 There were no New England men ir the Marine Casualty List
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
CHOLERA REPORTED TO HAVE
 BROKEN OUT IN BERLIN

Basel, Switzerland. Sept. 3o.-ChoI- era has broken out in Berlin, accord ing to advices received here There have been seven cases, of which six were fatal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
Cabled Paragraphs
IUWUO Turks Surrender,

London, Sept s0-A, Turkish force ol LGVoo men has surrendered to the - -SraGsn m Palestine. according to an on.d .. announcement. made this eve
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01
EvneditinnarN Enrces

Expeditionary Forces;
 Killed in action @; missing in ac- tion 8; wounded severelp 218; died from wounds 65; died from accident and other causes 8; wounded, degree undetermined 1; wounded slightly 8; prisoners 4; total BOA.
 New England men are:
 Killed in Action.
 Mechanic Napoleon Morin, Bidde- ford Maine.
 Privates-Luigi Aquilio, Leominster, Mass; Henry Perry F'urtando, Fall River, Mass; Stanley Hermanoski, Hartford, Conn.
 Wounded Severely in Action. Lieutenant George F.. Watkins Springfield, Mass.
 Sergeant Clement A Barry, Med ford, Mass.
 Privates Paul Bystrowski, New Britain Conn.,; Edward Haas, Water bury, Conn; John Bressette, Central ViIIade Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01

Busy men are usually so happy that they have no time to realize it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-01

se2 NAMES IN LATEST
 ARMY CASUALTY LISTS Washington, Sept. S0.-The follow ing casualties are reported by the Commanding General of the American
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03

It makes no difference what your wants may be, you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages-Arizona's Lead ing Advertising Medium.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03

charge his wife, who did not appear in court with being unfaithful. The Walkers were married in Fl Paso in September, 1915.
 THREE VAGRANCY CHARGES Miss Simms, Juana Martinez and Marie Caldwell were arrested at 424 East Madison street yesterday by Chief Brisbois and Detective Grove and charged with vagrancy. Juana Mar tinez furnished $25 bail. The others are in the city jail awaiting trial.
 EXAMINED 125 IN EVENlNG-The local board last night practically com pleted all physical examinations for the men called from among the list of Sep tember F registrants between the ages of 19 and 36 inclusive There are a few hangovers who have failed to ap- pear for examination because of illness. There were approximately 125 men ex- amined last night.
 TO FACE ASSAULT CHARGE
 J. H. Williams charged with az gravated battery, was held to answer to the superior court by Justice De Souza yesterday after having the case under advisement since Thursday Bond was placed in the sum of $500 which the proprietor of Mesquite camp furnished The complaining witness
 is Mrs. Kitty Pennman who has
 brought suit for s3O,O0 damages against Williams and his wife.
 COULDN'T PLEASE WlFE-That nothing he could give her pleased his wife, was the complaint made in court yesterday by George A. Crawford a Clarkdale carpenter, who secured a di- vorce from Mrs. Edna Crawford on the ground of desertion. Crawford testified that the home he provided for his wife did not please her, and furthermore he objected to the manner in which she treated his children by aFformer mar riage. The couple was married in 1916, and the following year Mrs. Crawford left her husband Judge Lyman signed the decree
 SAYS HE WAS THREATENED That he believed the criminal action | brought by W. E. Mclaughlin against | D. G. Ewing grew out of a business | dispute was the statement made by | Justice De Souza yesterday in dis
 missing the complaint. Ewing was
 charged with threatening to commit
 an Offense. the complaining witness l testifying that he held the defendant | in great fear. On the witness stand ! he declared that Ewing had threatened
 him, yet he admitted returning to his
 place of business alone and unpro :
 tected after the threat had been made
 A number of character witnesses ap- peared for Ewing.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
THANK FUR GIFTS TO
 RED CROSS TEA ROOM|

The committee in charge of the Red Cross tea room and it's various de- partments wish to acknowledge the many gifts and thank the following business men for their help:
 Arizona Seed company, for a plant; Donofrio's. a plant; Palace Hardware and ArnJs company, oil for floor; Blasingame Nurseries, plant; Mrs. F. M. Tyler, a plant.
 The committee finds that it is in need of glasses. cups, saucers and large plates. Donations of these would be much appreciated.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
TOWN TOPICS

RECoVERS FROM FLU Frank Fauley of 530 East Portland street is recovering from a severe attack of Spanish influenza.
 HOTEL MAN HERE-T. Maddox. manager of the hotel San Marcos. of Chandler. is in town taking bookings for his hotel. He will be here for several days and is now staying at the Jefferson hotel
 WIFE ASKS DIVORCE-Failure to provide is the ground for divorce ac- tion filed in the superior court yester- day by Mrs. Maria Mesa Ruiz against Mauro H. Ruiz. The Ruiz were mar ried in this city in 1893.
 THESE WILL MARRY-Marriag licenses were issued yesterday to Jo- seph Mcdonald, 40 and Mary Benson, 30; Johnny Enos. A, and Mildly Brown, 22. Maricopa was given as the resi- dence in each instance.
 RALPH RIVERS IlL-Countv Treas urer Sam Webb yesterday received word of the illness of his n-in-law. Ralph Rivers, who is suffering an at tack of Spanish influenza. Rivers is stationed at Camp Rosencrans.
 DiSMlSSES ASSAULT CHARGE The case of the state versus G. C. Keel ing, charged with aggravated battery. was dismissed by Justice De Souza yesterday for insufficient evidence. John Ralston was the complaining witness.
 TO SPEND WINTER HERES. S Callahan of Seattle, father of Lee R. Callahan. assistant postmaster. arrived in Phoenix yesterday. He will spend the winter with his son. Mir. Callahan lives at 1521 West Pierce street
 GETS DIVORCE AND DAUGHTER Gilbert w. Walker was granted the custody of his one -year-old daughter in the divorce decree handed down by Judge Lyman yesterday. Walker
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Ranch hand. B.. r. Hill, 8 miles west on Christy road. Rhone 105I5 l
 DESIRABLE furnished 4-room apartment 920 F. Pierce. l
 WELL furnished front room in pri- vatc family: separate bath: use of ga rage if desired Will furnish breakfast .t $. Twelfth Ave, opposite library r
 LARGE. well furnished room in pri- vatc family. for one or two business women. Breakfast if desired. 24 s. Twelfth Ave. opposite library. r
 FOR SALE--Chevrolet 49O, run about 5000 miles. In excellent condi- ton. will sell very cheap. See it at s1l r.. Jackson. It
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
HAROLD BAXTER HON
 SECOND LIEUTENANT

In a letter receiver yesterday by Captain J. l.. B. Alexander is, con- tained the news that Harold Baxter, his son law, has been commits stoned as second lieutenant and has been assigned to Company F. Twenty third engineers. Lieutenant Baxter has been in France since last January and part of the time since then he has been in the office of the judge ad- vocate general.
 The letter also stated that Major Power Conway of the engineers has been promoted to lieutenant colonel.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
Repatriated allied prisoner with
 sample of German shoes.

Conservation of all materials need
 ed in the war has reached its height in Germany. Allied prisoners about to leave the Hun camps are pro- vided with wooden shoes with paper uppers. The photo shows a repatri- ated prisoner who has reached Lon don, and the type of shoes given him.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
CARD OF THANKS

For the many kindly acts of friends, known and unknown, extended to my dear deceased husband during his fatal illness and also to myself, gratefully offer my thanks.
 MRS. PAUL R. DORON.
 (Adv.) 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
CLOSE FUR FUNERAL
 OF H0WARD HUGHES

The Phoenix Wholesale Meat and Produce company will not be open on Monday until after the funeral of J. Howard Hughes, son of John T. Hughes who died on Tuesday.
 After private funeral services at S:30 o'clock on Monday, the procession will leave St. Mary's Catholic church.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03
BORN

RUDDEROW-To Mir. and Mrs. Ben Rudderow of 1929 West Monroe street. Saturday morning, November ?, a son, Trueman Rudderow.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-03

It makes no difference what your wants may be, you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages-Arizonas Lead ing Advertising Medium.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
JEFFERSON AND HIS AUTO.

Some time ago Mike .TrTHr- -
,,Crchl n nov automobile. He conduit
sun j: very well. hut of crUr.l' ~
uhoI" family aud the r"ar I. FItir"'
wished tn soc how il would vark -
soon rs possible. So NitEc I"ad-i he
machine (" capa,'ity and started ont "r
country road. Everybody .r1E a..
lighted ard Mike WIS proud 81 ti''
fact that he could run the machine 30
long without getting int" trouble. I:f;t
after u while. III decided that il W..
getting late and about time tn tugT
about for the homCWard stretch. Til
WAS an unfortunate decision for W
Jefferson. for he found tn his hnrrr-
that he did moi know how (" turn tine
machine around ON u country road.
''Snrry. But I'll have to Keep 60
ING until We come To u town" aid
Mike. 81 know how To run around 9
block"
He kept on going for I milcg he'
fore he found n town ne could turl
around in.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
&CHEMC 10 SCARE AGENTS.

I"uils knowai recrrd ihrough the
nind"R at his ofiirc. then tiptociuG
Ia his desk put Il t!ann"l handasr
around his neck. pat his arm ~ sling
ran his hands through his; hair and
iimpCd tn the door.
MIR. kuoW3I:" inquired The caller.
eyes," groancd Knowal. "Whai can
I do for y"u?"
"N"u appear 10 no far from Well
said the caller.
Appear tn he," echoed Knowal.
"no You think I'm doing this for fun
But what can do fer you?"
"Oh Ell won't trouble YOU now "
said the caller hurriedlv. "Any time
will do" And he departed.
'lt's some trouble" murmurci
Enowal, pulling OF his handaces. ''Eut
ifs really the quickest way 10 got
rid nf these life insurance agents.
That one went trouble me again, any
howl"
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
In DAYS of Old.

Goodman Winthrop Since the Sc
lectnen have stopped nrighbnr Swift.
Illicit rum traffic hear he's doing
something in stocks. How is he pro-
pcring?
Goodman Alden-Exccllcntly we'll
understand hes doing ninety days II
stocks.
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
More Than Skcpticat.

"WclI Dick. how's husinfss?' said
rur travelling salesman meeting mi
ether.
Rotten" wa the answer. "How u
t. with you?'
'Finc, Simply fine, On my las,
trip l sold one man $1,000 bill and
mother one 5000"
$50? Well. I think I ought to ed
= commission an those Saics."
"Whadlyr mean. you ought to- get 4
commission Oh those SalcS?"
Sure | ought to. If you hadn't me;
slc you wouldn't have made en-"
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
Cape Girardeau Bell Telephone Co.
G. w. BOUTIN Secretary
A Declaration of Pride,

MY folks never had un money
much" said Mr.. t.rastus rinkIry
Pen whut You always braggin
bout yn'I family for
81 wants Ia tell you my people had
To he mighty smart an popular tC
RAISE so many Chillun' wifont 10
mnpcy.'
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
RQNshin. fer instance.

Mrs. TaterS-t'y, | wonder why thcy
sr"ai Of these here classic dances as
bCin' interpret"d?
~ Taters- Why, Hammer, ! am scr-
tiuly arr surprised ut you. Don't you
know classic dances is alters written
in some ferrin language?
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
a Popular Relative.

"'Go 10 the ant, thou sluggard.' Is
very good advice, don't you thiuk sof
asked tbe chronic qrIotcr.
ITS good, hut rarely followed G'i-
s0cTen the paVubr9iser clerk just b.
fore ihe noneSSential order got hi'r:.
Az the sluggards l knew came 10
their uncle"
The weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1918-1919, 1918-11-27
FANG and TIC Cyn,C

They say that Solomon was TIE
v:sest man
Yes" replied Mr.. nuctln tltaT
Solomon had all kinds of rer,tta
ton A. The richest man he vas able
10 employ any publicity talent tbn!
struck his fancy"