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The Washington times., 1918-03-28
STILL
WRANGLES OVER
PARTY POLITICS
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
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cal OF what is all the time IN the
Congressional mind. Always there
is worry about some elections months
in the future. The partisanship on
Capitol Hill is growing. It IS not
confined to the Republicans, either,
though as a minority party they are
subjected always to the accusation OF
trying to drive the incumbents out OF
power so that they themselves may
be vested with leadership. It IL hu-
man nature for Republicans to think
themselves better than Democrats
and vice versa and so long as human
nature is what It Is today, America
will have political wrangles. But In
time of war-when everybody in Con-
Gress processes -partIsanship and
few practice 1.-THE concentration of
our legislators on political questions
Is confidently expected by a credulous
public to be dispensed with In favor
OF more vital occupations.
Unfair to People.
Yet this Is not happening, and It
would be unfair to the mass OF people
who cannot observe what Congress is
doing to pretend that the majority OF
members of the Senate and House are
engaged In war service, when IN truth
they are making preparations for
political campaign. Most of them for
get that a war Is much more serious
than the political fortunes OF a party
or individuals affiliated with It There
would be no such organization as the
Republican or Democratic parties II
the people saw the dilatory, leisurely
methods. by which Congress Is doing
business today. Important war legis-
lation Is sidetracked SO that speeches
may be made on political subjects.
Yesterday afternoon was spent In
bitter political squabble. Senator
Smoot had been working for days on
a speech accusing the President and
the Democrats of playing politics, but
he delivered Il ahead OF time because
the partisan debate broke loose yes
terday. That the Republicans had
organized for a drive at this time 10
more than evident They argue that
President Wilson's attitude in Wis
consin and Senator Stones speech OF
nearly two months ago justify their
course.
Congress, Way.
That's the Congressional mode OF
thinking. II the DemocTAIS-@ssu
ing that It is possible to honestly say
who started the present political
fght-began the controversy, the Re
publicans think they must continue
II. Some day, when the country gets
in closer touch with how the average
member of Congress spends his time,
there are going TO be new Republic
ans and new Democrats sent to WASH
ington, and perhaps the newcomers
will proceed on the theory that the
American people will reward men who
are truly public servants. who spend
their time trying to help the national
interest as a whole and not the petty
interests OF a few individuals OF polit-
ical influence in their own districts
or States. II the German drive does
nothing else than awaken Congress
to its responsibilities, 1t will have
proved. after all. a great victory for
America.
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
TODAYS
CASuALTYLIST

General Pershing has reported tn,
GLOWING casualties.
KILLED IN ACTION.
Cadet Thomas c. Nation.
Private John f.. Allen.
Private Harry Z. BoerstIer.
Private Walter T. cohee.
Private Curry Crist.
Private Archie Henderson.
Private Clarence VI. Jones.
Private Jesse L. KOopman.
Private Alex Miller.
WOUNDED SEVERELY.
Private DOwain e. Montgomery.
Private George K. Ostrander.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY.
Corporal Edward G. TwitcheII.
Private DIST GLASS; William c.
Peck.
Private MRr1enus W. Burgman.
Private Lee A. CharIand.
Private Rudolph J. Costello.
Private Percy #. EnEeHke, Jr.
Private Jacob GinsberE.
Private Edward r. GrabIll.
Private John KIetKlng.
Private John ID. Perry.
Private William Ring.
Private Tony Tesla.
Private EIOn w. ToIlln.
Private william Van Der PIoeg.
DIED OF ACCIDENT.
Sergt. Hunter MassIe.
DIED OF DISEASE.
Cook Paul BOuchet.
Private Robert 8. Cross.
Private John w. Lemke.
Private George w. OIdneld.
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
COUNTER BLOW AT
CENTER OF DRIVE

LONDON. March 2s.-Haig's first re-
taliatory blow has been struck. al-
most in the center OF the German
drive, according to an official an
nouncement by the British war office.
After the capture OF Albert, the
British were pushed back on both
sides OF the Somme for a short dis
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
ADVERTISEMENT
Soldiers and Sailors Get Comfort

That makes them 1T for the hard work in
camp end trenches. at sea or on marches, by
using Aliens Foot=Ease, the antiseptic pow
Ger 20 shake into the shoes. II takes the fric-
ton from the shoes and freshens the feet.
Alters Foot=EaSs has been the standard
remedy Cog Is years for relief OF callouses,
tired. aching, sweating. swollen feet and
makes tight shoes feel easy. The Piatts-
burg Manual advises the use Of Foot=EAse
-aci, morning. Try It today.
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
PRESIDENT SIGNS BIG
DEFICIENCY MEASURE

President Wilson this aftsrneon signed
The sl.1s1.3to.7Ds urgent deficiency blli.
the largest ever passed By al Amsri-
can Congress
The bulk Of IN efunds appropriated
win be employed to speed up war work.
The bill was introduced February II
and finally passed Tuesday Of tits week
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
Foa CHAPLIN KILLING.

CLEVELAND. oAio. March 2s.--
John r. Hagerty. accused Of the muir
der Of Dr.. Harry L. Chaplin. p.cai-
nent Cleveland physician. 3 urdsR
arrest in Kansas City. according to
advfces received by the police. Dr.
Chaplin was found In . rooEs Of .
hotel here November 8 last. with his
skull fractured. He had gone to the
hotel 10 nIi an appointment
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BRAZIL caEETs U. S. NAVY.

A BRAZILIAN PORT. March 2S.-
Government officials today were mr.
ranging for the entertainment OF an
American naval commission witch
hsc rust 9rrIyed hoo. Naval officials
and a representative Of the minister
welcomed the NisitoEa
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STAG HOTEL
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PRESENT LULL
IN STRUGGLE
TEMPORARY,
EXPERTS SAY
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worry at the increasing diff
culties of Hindenburg's prog
ress on the west front.
FIERCE FIGHTING Is
REPORTED BY HAIG

LONDON, March 28.-"Re-
peated enemy attacks in the
Somme valley, also in the
neighborhood of Beaumont
Hamel, Puisleux, and Moy-
enneFille were repulsed,"
Field Marshal Haig reported
this morning. eve captured
prisoners and machine guns.
Fierce fighting is under way
on both banks of the Somme.
Heavy bombardment east of
Arras this morning. An at
tack is developing.
"Astride the Somme yester-
day evening and last night
there was severe fighting; also
north of Albert. and Poy-
alles."
The Washington times., 1918-03-28

Bapaume-Hame is six miles
north of Albert, on the west
bank of the Ancre. Puisleux
is three miles north of Beau
mont Hamel. Moyenneville is
six miles due south of Arras
and about twenty miles north
east of Albert.
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
GERMAN LOSSES 100000 SINCE DRIVE
BEGAN WEEK AGO

losses since the offensive began
killed, wounded, captured
other total of than the whole population Of
women children forces
40 Of the army with which the
drive begun week ago today.
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PARIS. March 2s.-If the Germans
believed that by inaugurating their
30 hardment Of Paris at the moment
Of GncIr Offensive they would bring
panic or add to the anxiety of the
people, they have shown themselves
poor psychologists once more.
The bombardment has acted rather
As a counter irritant to the nerves OF
Parisians, serving to divert attention
from the grave events on the front SO
close 10 the capital.
The Washington times., 1918-03-28
ALLIES STRENGTH
PUZZLES GERMANS
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIArMs.
y-hifea Pe~a SfaN

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, March 27.-Iu spots, the
battle blaze Is burning low.
North Of the Somme the British
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Big GUNS SOON TO
ATTACK LONDON

LONDON. March 2s.-That the big
gun bombardment OF Paris is merely
a tryout, preliminary to a more extern
sive attack on London, is the state.
ment of Lieut.. Gen. Won Rohne, Ger
man ordnance expert, in the Berlin
Vossiche Zeitung. according to a dis
patch from Copenhagen.
ut is a waste of time for citizens OF
Paris to ascend the Eiffel Tower in an
effort to catch a glimpse of the can
non," he says. Only aIrmen at a
height of 300 meters will be able to
observe them"
The Washington times., 1918-03-28

Washtngt0n Mnn CoDtann.
Joseph w. Foote. Scranton. Pa;
Harold A Wise. San Antonio. Tex;
Emmett K. Carver. New York city:
Richard ]. Malone, Washington; David
+. Deerwester. Bellingham, Wash,
and Ava c. Hustled. indianapolis, Ind.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
NORWICH RED CROSS
 RECEIVES DIVISION REPORT
Shows Many Hundred Christmas Pack cts Distributed at Forts Wright. Terry and Miehie.

Mrs. Robert w. Perkins, secretary of the Norwich chapter of the Red Cross, has received 8 report of the bu- reau of the military relief of the At- lantic division of the American Red Cross showing the distribution of Christmas packets last December to camps, forts and naval stations in the Atlantic division.
 The report shows total of e3,745 packets distributed to both army and navy. Fort H. G. Wright received HOO, Fort Terry HOO. Fort Michie 220, and the New London submarine base 2,1o0. The Atlantic division has also turned over to the national clear ing house 1So,ooo packets for shipment to troops abroad and at the camps. There were also shipped to the Poto- mac division 1877 packets.
 Mrs. Perkins has also received a de- tailed report showing the distribution of knitted material from Dec. 1 to Dec 31. This report shows that 50 sweat CTS, 50 muffiers and 100 socks were sent to Fort H. G. Wright, and 1s sweaters were sent to Fort Terry To both army and navy the distri- button was as follows:
 Sweaters, 6e,197; helmets, 27,653; muff1ers, 62,464; wristlets, 50,273; socks, 67,367; c. kits, 6,S46. Tt Atlantic division of the Red Cross l comprises New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
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Free from Alcohol and Dan. gerous Drugs-60 Years
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The most eminent medical author ities, recognized all over the world as the highest in the science Of medi- cine, have made public statements en- dorsing the value of such ingredients as we guarantee are the principle ingredients of Father Johns M1edt- cine.
 High medical authority say "thst these ingredients are beneficial nota- bly in wasting diseases which are curabIe and those maiadies which are connected with or have their origin in colds and facilitating and wasting diseases"
 To give these statements in full would take too much space, but we will furnish on application the list of ingredients of Father Johns Medicine, the names of the medical authorities referred to, what they say, the publi- cations and the dates of same. Never wait for cold to wear off- it wears away the lungs instead. Neg Iected colds often lead to pneuRfonia. Father Johns Medicine gives prompt
 relief from colds and throat troubles. Guaranteed free from alcohol and
 nerve destroying drugs upon which many medicines depend for their temporary effect, and which are dangerous, because they weaken the body and allow Che disease to get . deeper hold.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
FUNERAL
Patrick ]. Cassidy, Nj. D.

S&o6s0yg The funeral of Dr. Patrick J. Cas- sidy was held from his late home on Church street Thursday morning with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. At the services in St. Patrick's church there was large at tendance the church being crowded The casket was covered with many beautiful floral forms. The solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. J. H. Broderick and Rev. David R. O'Donnell of Waterviile was dea- con and Rev. J. F. Quinn of Poquon- ock was sub deacon. Rev. Myles P. Calvin was master of ceremonies. Oc- 1 cupying- seats in the sanctuory were J. Cuny, Rev. John F. x Quinn of
 Montville, Rev. W. H. Kennedy and Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice.
 The choir sang the Gregorian, mass.
 1t the offertory Mrs. F. L. Farrell sang Pie Jesu and for 8 waiting hymn she rendered Abide With Me. AS the body
 was borne from the church Prof. Far
 reN played Chopin's Funeral March. 1 The bearers were three brothers of
 the deceased. John H. Cassidy of Wa terbury, Louis T. Cassidy, NJ. D., and Charles ". Cassidy and a brother
 in-law, J. Edward Driseoll. The honorary bearers were Dr.
 Hugh B. Campbell, Dr. Witter K iTingley, Dr. William T. Driscoll and nr. Leone F. LaPierre. representing the Norwich Medical assooiation and
 Charles O. Murphy and Herbert M
 Lerou of the town school committee
 In the very large attendance were
 relatives and friends from other cit ies, most of the doctors of the town the officials and officers of the Backus hospital and the nurses and students Ief the institution. members of the flown school committee and the For esters of America. The schools of the
 city were closed and about all of the teachers were at the services. John E. and Richard L. Tarrant were ush- lers.
 Burial was in the family lot in St Mary's cemetery where Rev. Father tO'Donne1l read cornmittal service al
 the grave.
 f Undertakers Cummings and Ring
 had charge of the funeral arrange
 mentS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
VERDICT OF GUILTY
 AGAINST ALBERT WELLS
Was Man Who Held Up Benjanin Lavine in Latters Store.

Thursday afternoon Albert E. Wells. colored, was found guilty of assault with intent to rob by a jury in the criminal superior court. Sentence was deferred. The trial of the case was started on Wednesday, Wells vas charged with assault with intent to rob Benjamin Lavine in MT. Lavine's store on the West Side several months ago. -.
 After sentence had been deferred in Wells case, jury was selected for the trial of the case of the state ys, Harold Kelley and Bert Williams of New London, charged with assaulting and robbing William E. Sullivan in a Bradley street house. New London Dec.. 14th.
 Those who were put on the stand were William E. Sullivan, Frank n Howard, Benjamin Lawry, Harold Thomas Kelley, Bert Williams and Samuel T. Adams. Testimony in the case closed at 4.02 o'clock, and the arguments were then started. Only one argument was completed before court adjourned for the day, to come in at s.3o o'clock Friday morning. The case will go to the jury this (F'riday) | morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
OBITUARY
John Mitchell.

John Mitchell of 43 Franklin street. New London, passed away Wednesday morning at 1.30 in his ninetieth year. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, May zS, 1928, and came to Norwich at the age of IA. For several years he has been a resident of New London and Is a member of the First Congrega- tional church there.
 MT. Mitchell was twice married, his first wife was Miss Susan Osborne of Norwich. After her death he married Miss Mary A. Hewitt of Waterford who died about year two. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Annie M, Bolles and Miss Isabelle E. Mitchell MT. Mitchell has always lived an exemplary life and has made many friends who will mourn his loss. Frank A. Stanton. For 27 years Frank A. Stanton, g native of Norwich. had been employ. ed in the plant of Colts Armory ir Hartford and was one of the chief in. spectors on government arms. He | worked on Wednesday and ate supper in his home at IS Center street. Ther he complained of being unable tt breathe and he stepped out on tn, piazza to get more air and passed away.
 MT. Stanton was born in Norwich 5S years ago, the son of the lat, l George H. Stanton and Helen. s Sparks Stanton. As young man h, learrfed pistol making in the plant o the old Bacon Arms company ol ] Franklin street and later went t, 1 Hartford. He was an expert in tn, making of firearms.
 l Mr. Stanton was twice married, hi first wife being Miss Margaret Nc Grath, of Norwich. She died after go 1 ing to Hartford MT. Stanton was mar rier there He is survived by his wifi and two daughters by his first mar riage, Mrs. T. J. Sullivan of Hartfor, and Mrs. John J. Devlin of Montvine There are two brothers, Howard I Stanton, the chief of the local fire de partment, and Deputy Sheriff Georg H. Stanton. There is sister, Mrs. Ju lia Hotchkiss of this city.
 The second wife of Mir. Stanton wa Miss Nellie Mccarthy of Hartford MT. Stanton is kindly remem hered by many of his old friends i
 Herbert keeble.
 The death of Herbert Keeble occur
 red in this city Thursday following q
 illness of long duration.
 The deceased came here from Ne1
 Haven and was toolmaker by trade
 He was born in London, England,
 years ago, the son of Henry and Jan
 Tree Keeble.
 He leaves several brothers and sis
 ters. some in Toronto and others i > London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
PERSONALS


 Miss Annie c. Bradley of Wakefield, R. l.. is visiting Mrs. o. F. Boynton, 15S Franklin street. *~4
 Mir. and Mrs. Anson R. Grover of Broadway have returned after. an ex- tensive stay at St. Petersburg, Fla.
 David R. Kinney of Norwich Town has been at Lords Point, looking over his Edgewater cottage which was damaged by the storm Jan. Il.
 Master Henry Doyle has returned to his home on Huntington avenue after spending a week with his grand : mothet, Mrs. Annie Smith, of Church street.
 Mrs Richard Quinn of Main street is visiting Mrs. Susie Beebe in East Haddam.. From there she VII go to Middletown where she will be the guest of Mrs. Arthur Futile.
 Mrs. Emil A. Jahn has returned from Torrington being called there on Saturday last because of the death of her nephew, Leon T. Hyde. Mir. Hyde leaves a wife and daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
N. F. A. NOTES.
Raymond Counihan Made Captain ef
 Academy Baseball Team.

Raymond A. Counihan, N. r. A, is, has been appointed captain of this years baseball team to fin ttls vscan- cy caused by leaving school of Carl Parker who last fall received injuries
 playing football. He has played on
 the baseball team for the past two years.
 The makeup examinations for the students who failed in the Christmas examinations will take place On Satur- day morning in the Academy build ing.
 The Senior Class committee and tho Mirror" staff are to be appointed
 soon by President Clifford Oat of the Senior class.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
COAL BARGE CAUGHT IN ICE
Shipment Consigned to Shore Line Road Was Of Connec cut River Thursday Nsht-Tug Sent to Bring Barge h. to Port-Eighteen Cars Consigned to Trolley Road Have Been Shipped From the Mines.

We have just enough coal on hand to keep the trolley lines in operation until Saturday morning. said Robert w. Perkins of this city, president of the Shore Line Electric railway, when asked Thursday night if there was any improvement in the coal situation at the power plants along the system
 MT. Perkins said that a barge of coal consigned to the Shore Line is fast in the ice just off the Connecti- cut river. A tug was sent out from New London Thursday night to take the barge in tow in an effort to get
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson entertained the Tuesday afternoon club this week at her home on Broadway.
 Miss Gertrude M. Brown left Tues day for Naugatuck after two weeks visit with MT. and Mrs. c. E. Chand- Ter of Mckinley avenue.
 The French class which held a meeting Monday with Miss Steiner meets this afternoon with the Misses Gladden., of Broad street. Mrs. Charles H. Smith, of Brewster N. r.. who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs. James l.. Smith, Of Broad street, left Thursday for a visit in Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01

1t into New London by Friday morn ing. MT. Perkins said that 1t was practically impossible to move the
 barge through the ice, but the tug captain will make every effort to bring
 the barge into port with the incoming
 tide.
 MT. Perkins said that he has been
 advised that 1s cars of coal consigned to the Shore Line have been shipped from the mines and may arrive almost any day. If the tug successfully brings in the barge, the road will have enough coal to operate cars until Sunday
 night.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
A SPECIAL MEETING

of the Broadway Congregational Church, Incorporated, will be held in the Sunday School room of the church to vote on a proposal to change the name of the church to "The United Congregational Church in Norwich. Connecticut, Incorporated"
 Notice of this action having been given at the Annual Meeting of the church on Jan. 24th, and on Sunday, Jan. 27th, and also to transact any other business that may properly come before said meeting.
 B. P. BISHOP,
 H. G. PECK,
 H. F. DAWLEY.
 trustees. Norwich Conn. Feb 1. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
HANDSOME CAMEO Presented Slater Museum by Edward Harland Miller, of New York.

Thert has been received at Slater Museum, Norwich, through President Francis J. Leavens, of the Free Acad- emy trustees, an old and rare cameo, the gift of Edward Harland Miller of New York, native of Norwich. The cameo has been placed in the case with similar objects of interest by Mrs. Charlotte Hulfen Eastman, di- rectress of the Norwich Art school.
 The pin was the property of the late Mrs. Livingston Macauaey of Washington, formerly Miss Pauline Miller and is given to the museum by her brother.
 It is a copy of the baptisrnaI font in the Vatican at ome, and is very old. Hand-cut, as were the handsome stones of those days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
BOARD OF RELIEF
 ORGANIZES FOR YEAR
Fred e. Prothero Named Chairman
 and James c. Fitzpatrick Clerk,

The boord of relief have organized for the coming session with Fred G., Prothero, chairman, and James C.. Fitzpatrick, clerk. Mir. Prothero is en- tering into his third year as mem Der of the board. MT. Fitzpatrick serv- led last year. Jeremiah J. Donovan, the third member of the present board, has served at one time on the board of assessors. The board after taking oath of office today (F'riday) will com mence sitting in the assessors office city hall building, Friday, Feb. 1, to | Feb. 20, from 10 a. m. to 4 D. m. Sum days excluded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
A Suitable Name.

The Leninee crowd in Russia call
 the Cossacks the counter-rcvolution- ists. The Cossacks might retort by cagling the Leninites the bargain counter revolutionists. Providence Journal,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
Fell on Laurel Hill.

Ruben Blinderman, a local express man, suffered a severe fall on Laurel Hill avenue Thursday morning and is confined to his home with his injuries. MT. Blinderman while not seriously injured, was severely bruised and shaken up but expects to be able to be out in a. few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
A New Experience.

When the next conference is held
 between the Secretary of the Treas ury and the railruad directors the Hon. William G. McAdoo will rap with his gravel and say: "Mr Pooh Bah will please come to order" New Orleans States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
Loyal Laqgers.

The response to German propaganda in the Northwest calculated to slow down lumber production is the Loyal Legion of Laggers and Lumbermen. 25,000 in number, sworn to do their durndest.-Syracuse Standard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
No Reason to Lose Hope.

If you're not a singer in three years,S testifies Mary Garden, you're hopeless" Oh, don't say that. One can stili teach or go into the movies. Kansas City Star. --
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-01
Where Words Fail.

One reason why the colonel keeps a tenpenny nail to chew on is, the presi- dent doesn't appear to give blue chip whether the acts of the administration are approved by him or net.-Maeen Telegraph.