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New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Republican Control Of Con-
gress to Dust Rubber
Stamp" Methods
No Obstructive Tactics
The Democratic Department
Heads VIII No Longer
Write Laws
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-Conhdence
of the election Of Republican Pres
ident in 1929 was expressed by Sen
ator Charles Curtis, of Kansas, Re-
publican whip of the Senate. on his
return to Washington to-day from
his state, which supplanted a Demo
cratic Senator with q Republican and
elected seven out of eight Republicans
TO the House. in 1916 Kansas went
Tor Wilson by more than 10000 and
elected five Democrats and three Re-
pubIicans to the House
There IS no doubt" Senator Cur
It's said, that the Republican party
is the majority party. Tuesdays cleo
tloN proved this. \ combination OF
CIRCUMSTANCES, but chiefly the Presi-
dents partisan appeal, united the Re
publican voters for the first time since
1908. If this means anything it means
Republican victory in 1920"
Senator Curtis expects this same
party unity to prevail in the House
and Senate. He Believes that all Re
publican Senators and Representatives
will be caught by the same influence
that prompted the voters to unite at
the polls. Because of the small ma
Jorlty IN the Senate, it will be neces-
sary for the Republicans to go slowly
War Funds Available
There will be no obstructive tao
ties Senator Curtis said of the shor,
session. Money needed for the prose
cution of the war will be granted read.
ily. Should any reconstruction legis-
latlon be required 1t will be given
The Senator explained that this
ooes not mean the Democrats will be
permitted to carry out any socialistic
appropriations. he suggested that Con
gress probably will demand to know
in advance how the money is to be
spent and whether the sums asked
can be expended in the period for
which they sre provided. This is an
other way of saving the Republicans
DO not propose to permit the Demo
Gratis to appropriate huge sums now
FOR use after they lose control OF
Congress.
With the Republicans in control OF
Congress. the Administration win be
compelled to find a new way Of getting
legislation presented. When 8 new
law is wanted now, it is drafted By
an executive department, carried tc
the Capitol by Postmaster Genera
Burleson, legislative agent of the Ad
ministration, passed by Congress as
written and returned to the White
House.
Executives Must Appear
Senator Curtis expects the Repubii
can majority TO require executive de
partment heads to appear before proper
committees with their requests for leg
islation, except in such cases as tht
President addresses Congress. 10 OBJ
lection will be made if the executive
departments write their views into
bills. But they will be required tc
give their reasons, and do this in de-
tail, so Congress may know what it is
doing. Special scrutiny will be giver
oil appropriation requests.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Two Children Killed
BY Exhibition Plane

SCRANTON. Penn, Nov S.-Two chill
dren were killed and three other per
sons were injured at Olyphant, near
here, to-day, when q De Haviland
had gathered 80 see it fly.
That more persons were not injured
was due to Lieutenant Zeismer, plane
pilot, who wrecked it to prevent sweep
ing the crowd.
The airplane was one of squadron
of five that left Garden City, L. t..
early to-day to make flights in this
city The pilot failed to locate the
landing place owing to the hazy atmos-
phere and descended in Olyphant. 1t
was while attempting TO take the air
again that the accident happened
The crowd gathered too close to the
machine as it started.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Win in Minnesota

ST. PAUL. Nov Returns on the
tate~widc prohibition amendment.
which were nearing completion to-
night, showed the dry forces leading by
about 5000 votes
AS the amendment must receive
majority of votes cast at the election
TO be adopted, a victory for the vets
seems certain, unless the missing coun-
try precincts return big dry maiorities.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09

his man just spent fifteen
minutes Quitting himself
with as perfect-htting suit as
used to take fifteen days
when money was no oblectl
Not only cut his high priced
tailor bill in half, but got his
suit to-day!
tailoring.
The friendly tap on the
shoulder brought him back
to get in on Sale of Rogers
Peet Camp Toilet Cases;
some call them soldiers
dressing rolls.
Complete with unbreak-
able mirror, comb, Rubber
set shaving brush. shaving
soap, etc.
Exceptional value at the
former price, $3.50.
$2.25 nowl
Special shopping Service
for orders by mail
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Nugent, Idaho Democrat,
Slightly Ahead for Senator

BOISE, Idaho. Nov. 8.-Senator John
F. Nugent, Democrat, now leads for re-
election by 45S votes, with 10000 votes
counted and about I'VE thousand more
still 20 be heard from
Frank r. Gooding, Republican, in
sists al official count will be necessary
TO determine the result. The county
canvass will be made November Is and
Will practically decide the issue. The
trend is toward Nugent.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09

First Negro Elected
To Missouri Assembly

ST LOUIS, Nov. &.-william NJ
Riley. negro optometrist of ST. Louis,
IS said to be the first of his race ever
to be elected to the state Legislature.
He was elected Tuesday in the 4th
District by Republicans over his Demo-
cratic white opponent. complete re-
turns show. The district is largely
populated by whites
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Wilson Congratulates Walsh

BOSTON. Nov. S.-Former Governor
David /. Walsh to-day received the
following telegram of congratulation
from President Wilson on his election
as United States Senator.
81 congratulate you with all my
heart. The result is indeed remark
able"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
Assured Majority of Two,
They Pick Committee
Chairmen
House Majority IS
On Latest Returns
Lodge Probable Head of
Foreign Relations, Pen
rose Of Finance

UAsHINGTON, Nov. (By The
...ociated Press A Republican ma
:.,;.v in the next Congress of at least
.wo in the Senate and not less than
.o,tv.fve in the House was assured
), returns to-day from the scattering
aoubtful districts of last Tuesdays
Returns from the last missing House
I;atrict--the Second Montana, where 8
psnublican was elected to the seat now
IA nv Representative Jeannette Ran
lin. unsuccessful Independent candi-
5ate for the Senate-were received to-
On the face of now complete un-
iHcisl returns the political lineup of
ne next House is rs follows:
Republicans .-----~-~-- 239
Democrats ..------.~----. 1874
independent .-.-.-.-~----
Socialist .--..----..--~-
Republican control of both Senate
md House, and harmony between the
New-York tribune., 1918-11-09
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New-York tribune., 1918-11-09

Republican control of both Senate
md House, and harmony between the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
GERMAN PAPERS COMMENT
 ON SINKING OF TuscANlA
Surprised That the Big Transport
 Carried Only 2,Ao0 Men.

Amsterdam, Feb. 10.-in their conn., ment on the sinking of the Tuscania the Berlin newspapers Germanfa and Deutsche Tages Zeitung affect sur- prise that the big transport only car- ried approximately 2,400 men. Thus as according to reports" sixteen transports have arrived in France, they calculate that only about 10000 American troops are now there. This, they assert, agrees with independent information at hand on this subject
 Germania adds to this the assertion that the sinking of the Tuscania gave the United States a hard blow which for a moment threatened to unbal- ance" Secretary of War Baker.
 Even so." it concludes, I've do not under estimate the importance of Americas assistance, but we shall nevertheless look for further J1-boat successes"
 The Koelnische Volks Zeitung says the event must unfailingiy dampen the spirits or Americans and proceeds:
 "Sundry American vessels, some with munitions and perhaps 9 rr,791l number of soldiers, have been i-,,. before, but 50 far as we know this is the first case of big transport with a considerable number of troops aboard falling victim to our U-boats. Maybe large sized transports have never or rarely so far crossed, for the Ameri- can forces in France are not yet very large.
 As such vessels must be conveyed with great care our U-boat's achieve ment is all the more remarkable and gratifying"
 The Berlin Mittag Am Zeitune makes a similar comment and rejoices that so much war material was lost and that the rescued soldiers will moi be immediately available for service
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
Illinois Can Spare 100000. Men.
COL. ROOSEVELT CONTINUES TO STEADILY IMPROVE The Essential Thing Now is Absolute
 Quiet and Rest.

New York. Feb. 1O-Colonel Theo- dore Roosevelt, who underwent two operations at the Roosevelt Hospital last week. is steadily improving and his physicians believe. tonight that his recovery is simply a matter of time.
 The following bulletin was issued at the hospital shortly before noon:
 Colonel Roosevelt continues to inn prove. His temperature and pulse are normal The alarming symptoms in his ear have subsided so that there is no indication that a further operation will be necessary. While Colonel Roosevelt will in all probability, suf- fer acutely for. several days. the at tending surgeons. look for his com plete recovery. The essential thing now is absolute quiet and rest.''
 Dr. Arthur B. Duel, the eye ana ear specialist who is in charge of the case. spent about twenty minutes with the distinguished patient. Later in the day he reported that there was no change in the, coloners condition since the morning bulletin was issued.
 Mrs. Roosevelt received the follow ing cablegram from King George of England tonight.
 The queen and I regret the illness Of Colonel Roosevelt and hope for his speedy recovery"
 There was a stream of callers at the hospital all day inquiring as to the patients condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11

around Nieuport, in the Champagne, on the Verdun sector and in the VosgeS mountains. The German official com- munication says there has been in creased activity against the Germans on both sides of the Moselle river, which would indicate that on the west ern side of the stream the Americans are engaging them.
 Except for several attempted raids by the Germans and Austrians on the northern Italian front, the big guns on both sides are doing all of the work. The duels on the Asiago plateau and to the west of Monte Grappa are re- ported by the Rome war office as live ly.
 Much pleasure is being evinced in both Austria and Germany over the success of the central powers in effect ing separate peace with the Ukraine rada. While the exact terms of the peace have not yet been announced, it is expected that the central powers will lend their aid to the Ukrainians in suppressing the Bolshevik and that in return Germany and Austria will receive much of the wheat and, other food supplies in the Ukraine, on which it has been known for a long time they had set their hearts.
 Peace with the Ukrainians having been settled, the central powers now are bent upon a cessation of hostilities with Rumania. The time limit of the ultiniatum sent by them to the little kingdom demanding that peace nego. tiations be begun has expired, but it is not known whether Ru1naxiia gave a favorable reply of declined to treat with the enemy. Essis known, however. that the Rumanian cabinet has re- signed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11

The military activity in the various theatres of the war daily continues to increase. From the North sea all along che line In Belgium and France and on the northern Italian front from the region of Lake Garda eastward toward the Piave river there have been clash es between opposing infantrymen at various points and bombardments Of extremely violent proportions on nu- merous sectors.
 Again American troops holding the line in the region of St Michiel have come into contact with the Germans and suffered a few casualties. These men operating in that dangerousc ter ritory between the lines known as No Mans Land, were ambuscaded by a superior force of the enemy, but fought valiantly against great odds until they either were killed or made prisoner. Only one man out of the little party of ten succeeded in regain1ng the American trenches, and he was wound ed. Five of the Americans are be- iieved to have been killed. The other four are missing.
 Immediately the patrol was attacked the guns of the Americans in the trenches laid down a barrage against the Germans and judging from the re- markable accuracy of aim the gunnerE have shown recently it is believed along the American front that some of the members of the enemy party were killed or wounded
 The German artillery again has be- gun an intensive bombardment of British positions in =tise neigfborhood of the Houtholst forest, north of Ypres. and southwest of Cambrai. while violent dueis are in progress be- tween the Germans and the French
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
FORECAST OF BUSINESS
 IN CONGRESS THIS WEEK
Railroad and War Legislation Will Be
 Considered.

Washington Feb. 10.-Railroad and war organization legislation will largely divide interest and effort of congress this week.
 As amended by committees, teh la Dor bills to rule government oper- ation of railroads during the war will
 be brought sbefore Doth senate and house tomorrow. Continuous consider . alton of the measure until final dis posal is planned by leaders, though there will be Interruptions for action on matters which can be disposed If without delay and further discussion of war efficiency and measures propos
 ing reorganization of making
 machinery.
 In the senate. although the railroad
 bill is to have right of way, under the
 rules freedom of debate the war dis
 cussior probably will be the subject actually before the senators almost
 daily this week. Sevefa! are prepar- ing addresses on. the military com : nlittee's bill for war cabinet ard munitions director
 The new element, in the controver- sy over war efficiency the bill sent to the senate by President Wilson pro- posing blanket powers for the I,resi- lent in, .reorganjzing and co-0rdinat- i ing government departments and off cial1-Will be taken up tomorrow by the senate judiciary committee. Ref erence to a sub committee, probably
 headed by Senator Overman, who in Itroduced the measure, is expected tc | follow. Secretary Baker probably will gc to the capitol duyng the week to dis
 cuss, confidentally before the military committee the outlook for army trans. l port tonnage on which he bases iis hopes of sending million and a hal 1 troops to Europe this year. Canton.
 ment and national guard camp ques. tions will come up tomorrow with ] Brigadier General Littel before ths Icon1mittea
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
MEETING OF REP. NATIONAL
 COMMITTEE IN ST. LOUIS
Interest is centered in the Contest
 for the Craftsmanship. .

St. Louis, Mo, Feb. 10-Eghteen members of the republican national committee, which is to hold a series or conferences and one formal meet ing here tomorrow and Tuesday, had reported to Secretary James B. Rey- holds tonight. Preliminary interest centered in the contest between John II. Adams of Iowa and W. H. Hays of Indiana, for the chairmanship made vacant by the resignation of William R. Wilcox. ; George w.. Perkins of New York ar rived tonight and issued a statement m which he said that "all we progress slves ask is that a republican be se- lected as chairman of the national committee. who, by his record and ability, will at once give promise of being able to harmonize and organize. Tor political party succeeds by as- slmilation, not by elimination"
 Among other committeeman who registered with MT. Reynolds was Franklin Murphy. New Jersey.
 Three progressives MT. Perkins. Harold l.. Ickes, Chicago, and Ever. ett Colby, New Jersey, were present by invitation. They were included in the six progressfves on the advisory committee of fifteen of the Hughes campaign. The other three, Chestef. Powell California; James R. Garfield. Ohio, and Oscar s. Straus, New York were not expected, although invited,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
Reg Patton Week fOrShipyardWorkers
A QUARTER OF A MILLION OF
 SKILLED WoRkMEN NEEDED
AS VOLUNTEER RESERVE
The Purpose is to Create Body of Skilled Workers Who Can Be Called on for Service in the shipyards as They Are Needed.

Washington, Feb. 1O--An attempt to enlist at least quarter of nlil'son skilled worlzmen in, its ship yard vol unteer reserve will be made thiS week by the Emergency Fleet Corporation through state councils of defense. The week has been designated as regis tration week" in every state.
 The purpose in establishing the re- serve is to create body Sf skillsd workers who can be called on for service in the ship yards as they are needed. 7,
 Chairman Hurley Explains.
 "The organization" said Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board tonight, ''is to be composed of workmen who are willing to give a. good days work for good days pay, workmen who are not asked to sacrifice present po- sitions to iNsh madly off to the ship yards which may not be able to &C., commodate them for the moment, but who stand ready when called up on, to do a particular job for a par ticular wage in particular place, and who enroll themselves so. that when ! needed they may be readily reached Housing Is Being Arranged. ''The need of the nation is great The shipping board has ths money the housing of. ssen is being arranged for, the yards are being completed and the material provided. All that now is lacking is the spirit in the nation that will send the best and most eff cient mechanics into the yards. but not l in, fashion to disrupt the business oi the country through the robbing oi present industries. It is planned tc make a careful selection of men whose i places can be filled without hardshir and who when called upon to give LII | the jog they now hold will have wait ing for them definite positions at def
 mite wages in definite yards"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
CARDINAL LoGbE1REFERs
 TO THE IRISH H45coNvENTloN In His Lentsn Letter-ceiIs For Pray CTS For Satisfactory Settlement

Armagh, Ireland. Feb. 10.-Cardinal Logue, the primate of Ireland, in his Lenten letter read in. the churches of the Armagh archdiocese today, refer red to the Irish convention.
 Its failure" he said. would throw Ireland back into the old round of alternate outbreak and repression. blasting every hope of progress and prosperity The reform must, howev- CT, be thorough going. The half meas ures which have been the bane of Ireland in the past so far from prov ing "a remedy would aggravate the disease. It would be lamentahle if measures were produced which the people would reject with contempt, as they so often before have rejected worthless projects"
 The cardinal exhorted the people to pray perseveringfy that this effort might end in complete and satisfac- tory settlement.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
WEEKLY. REVIEW BY THE i.
 WAR DEPARTMENT.
No, Actions of More Than Leeal Char
 aeter Are Recorded. <

Washington, Feb. 10.-Development of Germapys long deferred offensive in the west from the reconnoiterfng thrusts, launched during the past week around Cambrai and at other points is suggested as a possibility in the week 1y military review issued tonight by the war department So far, however, in spite of heavy fighting, the depart ment says no actions of more than local character have been recorded.
 The review tells of the torpedcing of the liner Tuscania, which carried more than 2,100 American soldiers, and attributes the relatively small loss of life, estimated at about 113 men, to the fine discipline of the soldiers and efficiency of those in command. It expresses profound appreciation of the rescue work of the British navy.
 Describing briefly the activities of the American troops occupying a sec- tor of the Lorraine front, the depart naent says they have shown themselves well fitted for their task and are rap- idly becoming accpstomed to trench warfare.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
Extension of Time
 for Income Returns
ANNOUNCED BY INTERNAL REV.
 ENUE COMMISSIONER ROPER
DATE NOW APRIL 1sT
Delay in the Preparation of Blank Forms and Regulations Was the Principal Cause of the Postpone .ment of the Time Set, March 1.

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 Washington, Feb. 1o-Extension of the time for filing income and excess profits from March 1 to Apsil 1, was announced today by Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper. This ruling applies also to reports on payments of more than $500 during the year to be made by employers and business enterprises, and covers incomes both above and below $3,0o0 and corpor- ation incomes.
 Delay in the preparation of blank forms and regulations was the prin- cipaL cause for the postponement.s !
 The extension of time to April ap- plies to returns by corporations doing business on fiscal year basis. Orig inally they were required to report within sixty days after the end of the fiscal year.; this was extended to Feb ruary and later to March 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
ALLEGED PLOT TO POISON s
 SOLDIERS AT CAMP DIX
By Placing Ground Glass in Candy
 Agents Investigating.

Camp Dix, N. J., Feb. 1o.-Agents of the department of justice arrived here today to begin a rigid investigation into what Is believed to have been a plot to poison soldiers here by placing ground glass in candy. Surgeons are watching carefully all cases in the hos pital to detect symptoms of poisoning, but none has developed as yet.
 It was reported tonight the investi- gation may extend to every army camp in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
GOLD WEATHER TNTERFEREs
 WITH MILL SCHEDULES
Water Frozen in the shetuel<et, Yar- tic, Assawaga and 0uinebaus Rivers.

P1ainheld, Conn, Feb. 1o.-The ex- treme cold weather has played havoc with many mill schedules in this part of the state, the streams on which these mills depend for power being either dry or frozen to such depths that little water comes through. As result, thousands of persons employ ed in the mills, especially those Along the Shetucket, Yantic, Assawauga and Quinebaug rivers. are idle much of the time. s rf>&T
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
ICE JAMMED IN BEND
 OF MoNoNeHELA RIVER
Breaking Up MovemsnA Has Stopped
 Momentarily.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 1o.-Move- ment of the great ice gorge in the Mononghela river, extending for near ly ten miles above Brownsville, Pa, which started to break up early today and which threatened to Sause con- siderable damage along the lower course of the stream has been stopped momentarily, according to reports re- ceived here tonight. The avalanche of ice. described as being thirty feet high, was reported to have jammed at a bend in the river at Number Five Pool. which is a short distance below Brownsville.
 The lower river has been cleared of craft. many of which have sought shelter in the Alleghany river which rose but slightly during the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
PULvERIZED GLASS IN
 FEED FOR HORSES
Caused the Death of Y in U. 8. h. fantry Supply Company. ~3

Waco, Texas, Feb. 1o.-Fixed glass mixed with feed caused the death of seventeen horses of a United States infantry supply company which ar- rived here yastaday from Fort Ogle- thorpe, Ga, according to military au- thorities. The animals were found dead in the cars and a thorough ex- amination of their feed disclosed the pulN erized glass. Government agents are investigating, s.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-11
THOMAS A. EDISON
 WILL BE 71 TODAY.
Too Busy to Think of Celebrating the
 Event.

New York. Feb. 10.-Thomas A. Edi- son will be T years old tomorrow. There will be no celebration of the event at Menlo Park, N. J., the Edison home. it was said, because the great inventor was too busy on his work for the United States government to spend the day in idleness.
 His natal day will not be forgotten, however. The members of the AS sociation of Edison Pioneers" m,de up of associates of MT. Edison in cleo tric light work in 1885, or q earlier, which was formed in this city on Jan. si, will gather here from all part. of the country to have luncheon together in his honor, although he will mt be present.