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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
TO ASSIST IN KNIGHTS OF
 COLUMBUS WORK IN FRANCE.
French Government Has Assigned 50 English Speaking Soldier Priests.

New York, June 10.-Announcement that the French government has as- signed 50 English-speaking soldier priests to assist the Knights of Co., lumbus chaplains and secretaries with the American army in France, and will appoint soon 100 others, was made by William J. Mulligan. supreme di- rector, and Rev. P. J. McGiyney of Bridgeport, Conn.,, supreme chaplain of the organization, who arrived here today after a three months tour of the western front.
 Father McGivney and MT. MuHigan reported that they had expended $2,- 100000 in extending the Knights of Columbus work abroad. They ordered the erection of 45 huts, the majority of which already are in operation. One hundred and seventy-fi five secretaries have joined the forces at the front, and 50 others will sail soon with Law renee o. Murray, who has been ap- pointed deputy K. of c. commissioner in France. Dr. B. W. Buckley of St Paul, supreme physician, and Johnny Evers, former big league baseball player, who has been selected athletic supervisor, will leave for France al the same time. the returned officials said.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
ROOSEVELT TELLS WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
IF the U. S. Had Followed the Advice
 of General Wood.

St. Louis, June 10.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt, delivering his patriotism address before a large audience here tonight. added to his speech a trib- ute to Major General Leonard Wood and. demanded the death penalty for proven traitors.
 If the United States had followed the advice of Major Gen. Leonard Wood two or three years ago." Col. Roosevelt said there would have been 100000 men prepared and un- der arms when war was declared Russia never would have been broken and peace would have been declared within ninety days after the United States entered the war"
 Regarding traitors, the Colonel said:
 Every traitor in the United States should be- inferred, not interned. , Mercy to the traitor is cruelty to ] loyal men,"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
More Than 100000
  .U.S.TrOopsDverseas
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY SEC
 RETARY BAKER
TELLS BLUE DEVILS"
In Bidding the Alpine chasseurs Fare well, sec'y Baker Told Them They / Would Find in France Mighty Am
 erican Army.

Washington, June 10.-More than 100000 American soldiers have gone overseas to carry back to France the encouragemlnt and assistance which Lafayette and Rochambeau brought to America, Secretary Baker told the French Alpine Chasseurs in bidding them farewell here today at the base of the Washington monument.
 The War Secretary's last announce ment some weeks ago concerning the size of the American forces abroad was that 0O,000 men had sailed for the battle front.
 A Notable Farewell.
 The Alpine Chasseurs better known as the Blue Devils" of France came to America last month to assist in the third liberty loan campaign. They were reviewed and received by the Secretary of War today before leav- ing for Baltimore, Newark, New York and Boston, en route back to their na- tive land. Attending the exercises were: NJ. Jusserand, the French am bassador, representatives of the French high commission MT. Bakers staff and many government officials.
 Growth of American Army.
 You are members of an army which has never known defeat, and vol and representative of a people whC would rather be dead than not fret 1 said Mir. Baker, you are going bacl | to your own country-still thank God your own-and when you get there you will find that the small beginning of our army which you left there ha! grown into mighty manifestation 1 When you left France, the American army was there in small representa- tion but now more than 100000 Am ericans have sailed from their shor to carry back to your army and you people the encouragement and the as sistance which Lafayette and Rocham beau brought to America in the earl and struggling days of American free dom. t
 Instead of believing in mere physi cal force. hereafter, we. are going t believe in the strength of moral force instead of divorcing the things of
 material character from their norma intent and purpose, we are collectin now for the children of men every where a civilization which will res on moral foundatiohsa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
NO SHIPS ALLOWED TO ,, LEAVE BOSTON LAST NIGHT
Order Was Given By Naval Autherit.
 ies, With No Explanation.

Boston, June 1o-outward bound shipping tonight was ordered by the naval authorities to remain within the harbor until morning. The only ex- ception was the New York steamer which was allowed to sail. No ex- planation of the order was given.
 The afternoon boat to Gloucester was stopped off Graves Light by naval patrol boat and ordered back to this port. Her commander was instructed not to anchor in the harbor but tC return to the ships pier. Several coa laden barges ready to depart foi Maine ports deferred sailing eastward after receiving a communication from the naval authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
NAMES OF NEW DANCES
 ALL DERIVED FROM WAR
"AirpIane Spin," Abandonment Can
 ter" "Camoufage Waltz" Etc.

Chicago, June 1O-The French trot" the "Camouf1age Waltz" and the "Cantonment Canter." have dis placed the Gavotte, the Minuette and the old fashioned waltz. it was de- elared today at the convention of the International Dancing Masters Asso- citation. Other new dances displayed were the War Stamp" and tke Air plane Spin" Plans were announced for a Dancing Masters unit which will soon embark for France to teach American soldiers the newest steps,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
Mother Ship With
 U-BOats Off Coast
STATEMENT BY SURVIVORS OF
 PINAR DEL RIO
ABOUT 5000 GROSS TONS
After the Submarine Had Sunk the American ,Freishter, She sienaIIed Her consort to Hollow Me"-saw Two Sailing Ships Sunk.

Norfolk, Va, June 10.-Survivors of the American freighter Pinar del Rio, arriving here today from Manteo, N. C., said the German submarine which sank their vessel 110 miles northeast of Cape Henry last Saturday morning, after stern chase of more than an hour, was accompanied by a large steamer which they believed to be a mother" ship. They also asserted that after their vessel was sent down by gunfire the submarine sank two American sailing vessels.
 Description of U-Boat's Consort.
 Walter c. Burrows, first assistant engineer of the Pinar del Rio describ- ed the craft with the sub as craft of about 5000 gross tons, with a sin gle funnel amidships. She was painted gray and stood some two or three miles in the offing while the submarine sank the Rio. When the American craft went down the submarine sgnalle6 the vessel in international code Fol low me" and the U-boat and her con. sort steamed away.
 Two Sailing Ships Sunk. According to the survivors, the frs of the sailing craft attacked by thu submarine after she had destroyed thu ! Rio was ship. while the second Wa' schooner. They knew nothing as t i the fate of the two crews, but. as stunned the men were allowed to talk | to the small boats. as were the cap 1 tain and B men of the Rios crew.
 Fired Six Shots.
 William F. Clark of the naval re ] serves, who said he was aboard tn Rio in training for service -s an of ficer on a merchant vessel. said tn | submarine fired six shots at the Ri | before the American craft stopped When the first shot was fired the cap tain put on all steam in the hope c making port and escaping the enem,
 but the submarine proved too speed,
 The crew took to the boats before tn
 sub arrived alongside.
 | About 25o Feet Long.
 Both Burrows and Clark said tt . submarine was about 250 feet loni
 with what appeared to be about six l; inch calibre rifles mounted fore an
 aft. The U-boat, they said was pain : ed light gray. and appeared to |
 weather and seaworn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
Federal and General
 Railroad Managers
HAVE BEEN APPOINTED FOR
 EASTERN TERRITORY
IN CHARGE OF PROPERTY
E. J. Pearson Is Named as Federal Manager of the N. Y, N. H. 6 H. and the C. N. E. With Office in New Haven.

New York, June 10. Alfred H. Smith, regional director of railroads in the eastern territory, announced here tonight the appointment of federal and general managers for important roads within his jurisdiction under govern ment control.
 The managers, whose appointments became effective today, will have charge of the roads property, includ- ing such leased or operated properties as are, under federal control, and will have jurisdiction over all departments reoprting to Regional Director Smith. These appointments were approved by Director General McAdoo.
 List of Appointments.
 The list of appointment in the east ern district include: 1 P. E. Crowley, federal manager, New York Central railroad and Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, office at New York.
 A. J. Stone, federal manager, Erie railroad, office at New York. F. L. Blendinger, General Manager Lehigh Valley railroad, office at New York F. P Gutelius, general manager, Del aware & Hudson railroad, office at New York
 l lIlC OIlO dtlu ana district include: l C.. l.. Peck, federal manager, Penn sylvania lines west of Erie and Pitts burgh: Cincinnati, Lebanon & North ern railway and Lorain, Ashland &
 Southerin railroad, office at Pitts
 burgh.
 c. W. Galloway. federal manager, Baltimore & Ohio railroad, west of
 Parkersburgh and Pittsburgh, and Dayton and Union railroad, office at Cincinnati. H. A. Bloomer, general manager. of Lake Erie & Western railroad, office
 at Indianapolis.
 For New England District. Appointments for the New England , district include: E. J. Pearson, federal manager, New York, New Haven & Hartford rail- road and Central New England rail , Iway, office at New Haven, Conn. : f P. R. Toodd, assistant to district di- rector and general manager, Bangor &
 Arrostock railroad, office in Bangor i. Maine.
 B. R. Pollock. federal manager, Bos s ton & Maine railroad, office at Nortf tStation, Boston.
 H. M. Biscoe, federal manager, Bos- ton & Albany railroad, office at Soutf IStat:on, Boston. D. c. Douglass, general manager
 Maine Central railroad. office at Port
 land, Maine. , J. W. Wardlaw, general manager Q Central Vermont railway, office at St 2 Albans,, Vt. L. G. Coleman, general manager
 Grand Trunk railway in New England office at Portland, Maine. e c. T.. Jarvis, general manager. Rut . Hand railroad, office at Rutland, Vt.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
MEXICAN TROOPS KILL
 AN AMERICAN LIEUTENANT
Due to a Misunderstanding, the Mexi can Commanding Officer Says.

BruwnsviIIe, Texas, June 1o.-Lieu- tenant David J. Schaile, 18th U. S. Cavalry was killed last night in an en- counter with Mexican troops ou the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Four men in Lieutenant Schai1e's party are held prisoner in MataTrores. but gre expected to be delivered to U. s. au- thoFftfes today.
 The officer and his men had cross- ed the river to search for the body of soldier who was drowned Sunday In the darkness a Mexican patrol was encountered. Not knowing the reason for the presence of the American sol diers the Mexicans fired. killing Lieu tenant Schaile.
 The Mexican comma nding officer has given Colonel H. J. Slocum, district commander, assurances that the affair was due to misunderstanding.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
25, ,000,0o0 DEAD WEIGHT
 TONS OF MERCHANT MARINE
Is What Chairman Hurley Forecast.
 For America in 1920.

South Bend, Ind, June 10.-America in 1920 will have merchant marine of 25,000,000 dead weight tons, Chair man Hurley. of the shipping board, de- clared here tonight in an address giv- ing the most complete statement of the nations ship building programme which has yet been made public. He was speaking to the graduates of No- tre Dame university.
 This great commerce fleet, Mir. Hur- ley said. the largest ever assembled in the history of the world, and involving the expenditure of more than $5,o00.- 000000 will link the United States to South and Central Americas by week lv steamer which will enable the Latin American countries to utilize their un limited natural resources in the freest competition with other nations. It al- so. will bridge the Pacific for the trans portations of products of Japan, Rus sia. China, Australia, and the Orient and will continue to promote An1eri. can trade with Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
GERMANS GAIN IN CENTER
 OF. THEIR NEW AT TACK
In Violent Successive Attacks Yesterday They Cap.
 tured Three Villages
ONLEFT AND RIGHT WINGS THEY ARE BEING HELD

The Enemy in Desperate Efforts to Gain Objective, Has Shown Utter Disregard For the Sacrifice of His Troops the Attacks Being Made in Waves and the French Exact ing Heavy Toll in Lives Correspondents Describe the Battle One of the Most Furious Fought Since the War Began-In Italy the Austrians Continue to Bring Up Large Forces of Men Behind Their Lines and Art lery Activity and Kidding Operations Are Increasing Daily.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
DECISION AGAINST THE TOLEDO PUBLISHING CO
Prohibition of Articles Held to Em- barass Administration of Justice sus- tained,

Washington, June 10. (By A. P.l- Federal court decrees prohibiting news papers from publishing articles held to embarrass the administration of
 justice, although not acts committed within the presence of the courts, were
 sustained today by the supreme court in upholding judgment against the To- ledo Newspaper company, publisher and N. D. Cochran, editor-in-c n-chief. of the Toledo, O.. News-Bee, for contemvt of court.
 Justices Holmes and Brandeis dis scented. Justices Day and Clarke. bott from Ohio. took no part in the deci- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
 LABOR IN CONVENTION
Yesterday Was Devoted to Appoint ments of Committees and Reports.

St. Paul, Minn., June 10.-Adjust- ment of disputes over delegates ere dentials appointment of committees and reading of the legislative councils report today occupied the attention of delegates to the national convention of the American Federation of Labor.
 The Federation adopted a resolution which took issue with published re- ports of declarations by Ncvnomb Carlton, president of the Western Union Telegraph Co., who was quoted recently as declaring there had not been any complaint by operators re- gardfng hours Or working conditions. The resolution as adopted said that the statements credited to Carlton were fake.'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
DETROIT TELEGRAPHERS
 PLEDGE THEIR LOYALTY
Have Authorized No Labor Aqitators to Act For Them,

Detroit, Mich, June 1o.-In a tele- gram to President Wilson today pledging their "unstinted loyalty to the government" three hundred Vest ern Union telegraphers, representing it was stated, most of the operators of the company in Detroit. declared they had ''at no time authorized any labor agitators to act for them"
 We feel we can best serve the country" the telegram said, If we are left to serve but one main inter- est-our government"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
ALLIED STATES PREPARED
 FOR EVERY EVENTUALLY
Enemy Now in Territory Which Has Been Thoroughly Prepared For De-

With the French Army in France. June 10. by The A. P.-Every foot the enemy advances now brings him farther into territory which is thor oughly well known to the allies and prepared for defense. Therefore his task becomes momentarily more diffi- cult
 E The allied staffs are prepared to meet every eventuality and display the most perfect confidence in the outcome.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
DEMONSTRATION OF PROTEST
 OF NEW WAGE SCHEDULE
By 2,7o0 Employees, at the ReadviIIe
 Shops of the New Haven Road.

Boston. June 1O-The demonstration of 2,7OO employees of the Readville Shops of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, who remained idle today as a protest against the new wage schedule approved by director general McAdoo ended tonight. The men will resume work tomorrow, for two weeks pending a decision by the war wage and adjustment board.
 The decision to resume work was reached at meeting today that was addressed by General Manager BaTdo. of the railroad; John J. Kearney, chair man of the System Federation;s ;s Robert Henderson secretary of the Fedora tion; H. F. Glover, of the Brotherhood of Carmen, and other leaders of the craft.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
MARINES CAPTURE TWO ,
 LARGE GERMAN GUNS
Penetrated German Lines About Two
 Thirds of a Mile.

With the American Army in France, June 1O-(By A. P)-The United States Marines attacked the Germans, after daybreak this morning and pene trated the German lines for about two thirds of a mile on a hundred yard front in the Belleau Wood, northwest of Chateau Thierry. The Germans now hold only the northern fringe of the wood The Americans captured two Minenwerfer, which are the larg est pieces yet taken by them.
 It is expected that one will be sent to Washington and the other to Anna polls.
 Major Edward D. Cole, commanding the machine gun battalion captured several German stragglers during the early stages of the attack.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
GREAT LOSS OF MAIL WITH STEAMER CAROLINA,
Forty Thousand Letters and 376 Reg-
 istered Articles Included.

Washington, June 10.-Mail lost when the Porto Rican liner Carolina was sunk by German submarine off the New Jersey coast included 40 900 letters, 42 sacks of newspapers. 54 sacks of parcel post and 376 registered articles, mailed from throughout the island between May 25 to 2S. inclu- sive, and at San Juan May 29. the post office department today an nounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
TO BE AUcTloNED FOR
 BENEFIT OF RED CROSS
An Envelope Bearing President Will
 sons Autograph.

New York, June 1O.-For the benefit of the Red Cross an envelope which bears President Wilson's autograph and one of the new 24 cent airplan ne stamps and which was sent, on the first airpost trip from Washington to New York last month, will be auctioned to- morrow night by J. c. Morganthau, at the Collectors club. here Noah W. Taussig of New York, Philatelist, in response to whose appeal the presi- dent autographed the envelope promis- ed the president he would start the bidding at $1,0O0.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
OBITUARY.
Rev. L. A. Johnson.

Minneapolis, Minn., June 10.-Rev. L.. A Johnson, president of the Evan gelical Lutheran Augustana Synod of America since 1911, died today at his home in St. Paul. Rev. Johnson was made a Knight of the Order of the North Star by the King of Sweden last year in recognition of his church work in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
David E. Putnam Decorated.

Paris, June 10.-David E. Putnam, of Brook1ine, Mass, who brought down two German airplanes a few days ago, was decorated with the military medal this afternoon. Putnam was a ser geant in the French flying corps, but today he was transferred to the Am erican aerial corps as first Lieuten- ant
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
eUsTAVE RAeNAR LINDGREN
 HELD FOR HEARING
Charged With conspiring 10 smugeIe a
 Letter to Denmark.

New York, June 1o.-Charged with t.-,-.s3iracy to convey letter from tEis city to Mrs. K. Strangeland, in Copen- Eacen. by means other than the mails, Custave Ragnar Lindgren was held Ire toda yin s5,ooo for hearing on Jane IT. In default of bail he was C almitted to the Tomps prison.
 According to a complaint filed by Charles V. Palmer of the customs in- telligence service, Lindgren conspired with Charles Emil Strangeland to smuggle out of the country the letter which now is in possession of the na- val authorities. Lindgren concealed the letter in his baggage. Palmer said
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
REDUCTION OF FUEL FOR PASSENGER AUTO PLANTS
Beginning August, to 25 Per Cent. Quantity Consumed the Previous Year

Washington, June 1o.-Curtaflment of coal supplies to manufacturers of passenger automobiles for the year be- ginning August, 1 to g per oent. of the quantity consumed in 1917-1S, wsa announced tonight by the Fuel ad- ministration. This is one of the steps in drastic program for reduction of fuel allowed non-war industries to meet the expected shortage next win ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
THREE MEATLESs DAYS
 A WEEK DECIDED UPON
By the National Food Administration Within Month.

Chicago, June 1o.-Three meatless days a week within a month have been determined upon by the National ad- ministration, according to Robert Stevenson, assistant food administra- tor for Illinois Harry Wheeler, his chief. is in Washington today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
SAFEGUARDING SHIPPING
 ON DELAWARE RIVER
Masters of Vessels Must Receive Per
 mission Before Leaving Ports.

Philadelphia, June 10.-Masters of vessels must not proceed to sea from ports on the Delaware. without first re- ceiving permission. Orders to this eff feet were issued today from the office of the Fourth Naval Reserve in this district Captains are directed to apply to Captain Van Boskirk for the routing instructions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
FREIGHT CONGESTION HAS
 BEEN ALMOST ELIMINATED.
There Are Only 11,ooo Cars Above
 Normal on Eastern Lines.

Washington, June .10.-Freight con gestion east of. the Mississippi now has been almost eliminated. Railroad administration reports today showed only 11,000 cars above. normal on eastern lines, as compared with 160,000 above normal last January, when con gestion was worst.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Otto p. Hitler, secretary treasurer of the Rochester Brass Bed Co.,, was ar rested on charge of treason at Roch- ester.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

The Y. M. c. A. issued a call for 900 women for overseas duty. rang ing, from washing dishes to acting as regional director
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
Cabled Paragraphs
Italian AirpIanes Effective.

Rome, June 10.-Five hostile air. planes were brought down and four tons of bombs were dropped on the enemy's depots and communication functions, according to the official state ment issued by the war office today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
Senator Arriao Roito bead.

Milan. June 10.-Senator Arrigo Boito, the musical composer and poet, died suddenly today. His most noted work was the opera Mefistofele.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

The Fulton Trust Co.,, of New York has been admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

A "sold" cup presented to a success full American yachtsman by the kaiser, turns out to be pewter and worth $35 instead of $5 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Sixty persons were killed when ban dits attacked passenger train at Las Olas Durango, Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Advices received yesterday by the branch Photographic office at Phila- delphia state that the wreckage of a schooner, is reported 15 miles east of Cape Charles lightship, off the Vir-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

A Baltimore woman, whose husband and son are in the army, appealed to the courts to prevent eviction and was sustained. She cannot be disposed for 90 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Mrs. Finley Shepard, formerly Helen Gould may have to undergo an opera tion for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

orary degree of Doctor of Laws con- ferred upon Count Bernstorff.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Lieutenant Edgar Lawrence of Chi cago, flying in an airplane, crashed from an altitude of a thousand metres last Wednesday forty miles behind the front in France. He was instantly killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Statistics from the Department of Commerce show 27 371 ships, in the present U. S. Merchant Marine In five months 629 ships, 687,055 tons have been f1oated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

video yesterday with the body of the
 late Carlos Maria de Pena, who was Uraguaian minister at Washington, where his death occurred last April.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Cars are again running on time in the Bronx and the strikers ranks have been reduced
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

A fabric consisting of 75 per cent. paper and 25 per cent. cotton will be manufactured soon in Norway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Because of the importance of New York harbor as a naval base Presi- dent Wilson urged early consideration of the House bill making appropria- tions for the lighthouse service.