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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
BRITISH BLOCK
0STEND HARb0R
Cruiser Loaded With Concrete
Sunk in Outlet.
ZEEBRUGGE STILL BLOCKED
Loss To Attackers Reported As SIiukt:
Allied Armies Gain Ground In
Flanders And At Mont
didier.

LOndOn.-Tne German submarine
base of Ostend, on the Belgian coast,
has been blocked as the result of a
new raid by British naval forces, the
Admiralty announces. The obsolete
cruiser Vindictiye, filled with con.
crete. has been sunk across the en-.
traDce Of the harbor.
The British lost one motor boat.
Their casualties were light The an
nouncement follows:
Operations designed to close the
ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge were
successfully completed when the OBJ
solete cruiser Vindictive was sunk
between tie piers and across the en-
trance to Ostend harbor.
Since the attack on Zeebrugge on
April %, Vindictive had been filed
with concrete and fitted as a block
ship for this purpose.
"Our light forces have returned to
their base with the loss of one motor
launch, which had been damaged and
was sunk by orders of the Vice-Ad-
miral, to prevent it from falling into
the hands of the enemy.
Our casualties were light"
Regarding reports that German sub
marines have been unable to enter
Flemish ports and have had to return
to Germany, Reuters Limited says it is
unable to obtain confirmation in naval
quarters.
Photographic and other evidence
from Zeebrugge shows that the Bruges
canal is still entirely blocked as re-
suit of the British raid of April %
and that it cannot be used. The OBJ
structions. it has been found, were
better placed than was at first sup
posed. German attempts to clear the
waterway are meeting with no success
as a result of British air activity and
other causes.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18

tages relating to the safeguarding of
our food supplies and then for what
can be comprised under the general
terms of colonization. The relation
ship Of border states to us shall and
must furnish us with the military Sc
curity of our frontiers against Russia,
which security we cannot renounce.
Besides this, however, there is also
national sympathy with the Germans
in these territories. That applies par
ticularly tothe Baltic provinces. The
treatment Of states must differ, ac-
cording to their size, their economical
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18

and political conditions, their geo.
graphical situation, and further direct
connection, which is possible"
Charging the Russians with supply
ing the Red guards with arms and am.
munitiOn, Herr Won Payer said the en-
tire staff Of the Forty-third Russian
army corps, consisting of twenty Off
GERS, recently was captured in Finland.
This. he said, proved that Russia had
attempted to rob Finland of her free.
dom. "Our Intervention was solicited
by the legitimate Finnish government"
he added.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
U-BOAT TOLL CUT ONE-HALF.

Losses In April, 1917, Twice Those 4
Last Month.
Washington.-Offlcial French stati
tics on the submarine warfare RI
ceived here in a dispatch from Frand
show that the total losses of Allie
and neutral ships, including accident
at sea, were approximately only on
half as great during April this yed
as in April, 1917.
In April last year 634,685 gross ton
were lost, while this April's figure
are 381.631
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
GERMANY'S POLICY IN EAST
Old Cry Of Military Security Of From.
tiers Against Russia Is Raised
BY Won Payer.

Friedrich Won Payer, the German i'm
perial vice chancellor, in announcing
to the main committee Of the reichstag
the establishment of special depart
,ment to regulate Germany's eastern
policy, said:
I'VE hope particularly for advan-
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
TWO KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

Oil Well Shooters Meet Instant Death
As NitrogIycerin Goes OF.
Wellsburg, w. Va.-Robert Pugh
and ]. L. Williams, oil we'll shooters,
were instantly killed five miles from
here by the explosion of a quantity
of nitroglyceripe. First reports were
that nitroglycerine factory had been
destroyed and, in addition to the two
men killed. six others were missing.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
TO HALT POSTAL INCREASE.
Senator Watson Wants New SecoI
Class Rate Suspended.

Observation-Disclosures was given
the Senate by Senator Watson.
Indiana, that Monday he will me
to suspend the rules to introduce
bill postpohing for one year enfor
ment of the provision in the war r.
enue act increasing second-ciass p
tai rates, which goes into effect
July 1. Newspaper publishers ha
protested that the act is unworka'
and that its operation should be s.
pended until Congress can put
increases on d scieo.ific basis.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
$4,000 ITALIANS WITH FocH.

Contribution To Allied Emsrgen'
Army Increasing.
Washington.-Italy's contribution
the reserve army General Foch
building up behind the lines in Franz
for supreme emergency uses numbe
neatly 25O,OO0 men, official dispatch
say, and the force is being strengt
ened steadily.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
POSTOFFlCE EMPLOYEES QUIT

Shortage In Washington May For
Utilization Of Women.
Washington.-As shortage of pos
employees exists in this city which "
seriously delay the distribution
mail. Many carriers. clerks and ST
stitutes have resigned their pOsitio
during the past month, and if :
exodus of the employees continues
the present rate the Government "
be forced to take drastic steps to
lieve the situation. Women are bel
called for by the civil service to
the vacancies, and many may be @
ployed.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
BIG WOODEN SHIP LAUNCHED.

City Of Bonham 800 Feet Long, With
47-Foot Beam.
Orange, Textile city of Bonham,
one of the largest wooden ships ever
planned, was launched successfully
here. The vessel is 800 feet long and
81 feet wide. 1t was designed by A. A.
Daugherty.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
TOLD HlNDENBURG is DEAD.
Excuse Given German Soldiers For
Failure Of Offensive.

London.-All German prisoners cap
tured in France say that Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg is dead, letters
from British officers on the western
front report. according to the Daily
Express. At the same time the name
Of General Won Mackensen is brought
into prominence as that of great
man who is to bring the Germans vic
tory.
denburg story is circulated to explain
the failure of the great offensive.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
FOR FREE RIDES FOR TROOPS.
FurIoughs And Passes For Enlisted
Men Urged In Congress.

Washington. "A bill to grant fur
loughs to enlisted men for the pur.
pose of visiting their homes and to
authorize the Director-General of
Railroads to furnish them with free
transportation was introduced by Rep
sentative Mott, of New York. 1t
applies only to men stationed within
the United States and limits furloughs
to one each year.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
EIGHTH WOMAN IN CASE.

Says He!muth Schmidt Married And
Then Robbed Her.
Dertoit, Mich.-The eighth woman
to enter the mystery surrounding Hell
muth Schmidt, self-slayer and alleged
bigamist according to local authorities
identified him positively as the man to
whom she was married and who, four
days later, deserted her. taking $4,000
of her savings. She is Mrs. Helmuth
Schmidt, of Chicago, to whom a photo
graph of Schmidt was sent a week
ago by the police here.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
RIDES UP CAPITOL STEPS.
New Yorker Would Teach Congress
Confidence And Horse Sense.

Confidence And Horse Sense.
Washington.-J. c. Gray, of Albany,
N. Y, came to town, hired horse
the Capitol before the police stopped
him. Gray explained to his captors
that the country needed confidence
and horse sense. He had the conf
dence. Gray explained. and added that
the horse had the sense. The police
men agreed with Gray but sent him
to detention ward for mental OBJ.
servatiOn.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18
BUT 26e,704 TONS SUNK.

France Denies German Claim OF Co.,
600 Tons Destroyed.
Paris.-During February, March and
April Ash ships passed safely through
the danger zone, it was officially an
nounced. The Germans claim to have
sunk 100000 tons of shipping during
April. This statement is false, as only
268, 7O4 tons were sunk
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-05-18

The murders were committed last
Thursday. the telegram said.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
NOTICE

Commencing June 1. 1918, the price of gas furnished by this department will be as follows:
 Up to 30,OOO eu.. it. per month $50 per 1000 GU. it.
 8O.OOO to 10000 GU. 1t. per month $1.SO per 1,OOo GU. it. for entiAe amount used
 All over 15o,ooO GU. 1t. per month s1.15 per 1000 GU. it. for entire amount used.
 No bills will be rendered, however, at a less amount than that which is calculated for the maximum amount at the rate of the preceding block.
 In making this increase, your Com missioners have given the matter careful consideration and find that, because of the excessive increase of the cost of labor and all material entering into the manufacturing of gas, it is impossible to sell the prod uct at the present price. It is hoped that this increase will be but temporary, for, as soon as conditions warrant, the price will be reduced.
 The City of Norwich
 Gas and Electrical Department
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

for $65,o00, and another plot on the same street for $101,500.
 Dispute Over Garden Crops and Land. Benjamin Futile of Waterford claims $1, 600 damages in suit against Rob- ert and Eva Wheeler of New London, from whom he claims he leased land for year on March IT, 1917, on which about Aug. 8, 1917, the defendants re- fused to allow him to enter the prem ises, took possession of the garden products and appropriated them to their own uses. The plaintiff claims there were potatoes valued at $100, beans at $75, tomatoes at $25, carrots and beets at 8, onions at s10, cab bages at $25. and pepper plants at $25.
 Her Assessment Too High.
 Mary T, Sullivan of New London ap- peals from the valuation of $10,000 set upon her house and land at 45S Will Hams street by the assessors and board of relief and wants the figure reduced to $5,500, which was the amount at which she put the property in the list.
 Domenico Ventura of East Lyme sues acob A. Beekwith of the same town for foreclosure of 8 mortgage for $500 given on Sept. 1S, 1916, on two parcels of real estate in Mantle, one on Main street and the other on Lin coin avenue.
 Suit on Two Notes.
 Lucius p. Whiton of New London
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Town to Celebrate Monday Evenino
MOOSUP.
Dona St. Jean Thinks Huns May Be Defeated by christmas-Writes of Experiences in France.

Edgar Dupius received the following communication from Dena St. Jean, who is somewhere in France:
 My Dear Edgar: I have just receiv ed your most interesting letter of March 14th, and believe me I was some glad to hear from you again. I ap preciate that letter much more t5an you can realize. I got back last week from weeks furlough in Paris and it is sure a wonderful place. I had a fine time during the whole furlough and wish you might have been with me. I visited places of interest including Napoleons Tomb. Chateau of Louis XIX, Invalides, Eifel Tower On my visit I saw the opera Aida and en- joyed it very much. I can tell you one thing, old boy, me for Paris sometimei ] I sent you views of the city; hope you received them alright
 We are having a rainy season here and it rains about every day and there is plenty of mud. I would like to tell you a whole lot about the country out here but it would be of no use because the censor would cut it out. I can tell you, however, that I am in the best oi health and am still driving a Pierce l truck. like my work very much and | find it mighty interesting at times Wlln all the S1SnlS l VIII ue HlSnty glad to set foot in dear old America again. I have got a strong idea thai we'll all be home by Christmas of this year. I may be wrong in this, but sincerely hope not! I think the allied armies will fix the Huns before tht summer is over. Nearly everyone is o that opinion here.
 1 Lionell writes me quite often ant the last letter received from hin gave me the opinion that he was t 1 leave for France soon. Nothing woult please me anymore than to meet hin here. It is pretty hard to locate unit lhere as there are so many of them Edward Belodeau of Moosup write me quite often. but I can't locate him
 His unit is continually changing 10 cations.
 Your letter pleased me at first sigh
 for it contained real news and that just what I like to get. Many thank for the snap shots of you and you
 brother Lionell. I wish I could sen, you some of the photographs take here but nothing but Paris can be sen home.
 Well. EdFar- there's one of my ol
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
WIDOW SUES FOR
 '$5o,ooo DAMAGES.
Husband Was Killed on Schooner
 Owned by ,Stoninston Company.

Legal action in the superior court for this county to recover $50,000 has been brought against the Atlantic Shipping company of Stonington by Johanna Levelace Bowling of New York, widow and administFatfix of the estate of the late Peter H. J. Bowling of New York, who was killed by acci- Howard while she was docked at Gulf port, Miss, on Jan. g. 1917.
 Bowling was first mate of the ves- sel which was owned by the company. On the date mentioned, while he was aboard the boat, he was hit on the head and knocked against the fofecas- tie door by a solid iron rod which came loose from it's fastenings. His skull was crushed and his death en- sued.
 The complaint alleges that the com pany owning the vessel was to blame in not having the rod properly fasten- ed or in keeping the fastenings in proper shape.
 Under the statutes of the state of Mississippi the plaintiff claims to re- cover $50,000 for the widow and five children Bowling was a resident of St. Bart. French Indies. The suit Is returnable before the superior court on the first Tuesday in May.
 Other Suits.
 Other suits returnable at the same time and filed with the clerk of the superior court here are the following
 Benjamin r. Ash of Brooklyn, N. Y. sues Raymond Gould Hopper and Ger trude w. Hopper of Milburn. N. J.. for foreclosure of a mortgage for 1,6ot on real estate on Water street ir Stonington. Gertrude W. Hopper is now in possession of the premises.
 Isaac N. Bragaw of New London sues David Banks of New York fol S1, 10s.9S on the common counts. Appeal from Assessment. Katharine c. s. Landers of New Britain takes an appeal from the do. | ings of the assessors and board ol relief of New London in assessing req estate on Ocean avenue, New London
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice It. Drive Them Off with Dr. Edwards
 Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you much longer if you get package of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights.
 Cieanseth blood, the bowels and the liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the suc- cessful substitute for calomel; there's never any sickness Or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomei daas, and just as effectively, but their action is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever cursed with "a dark brown taste, |" bad breath, 3 dull, istiess, "no good" feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face. pr. Edwards Olive Tablets are
 a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will know them 1 by their olive color.
 Dr. Edwards spent years among pa tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result. Take one or two nightly for week See how much better you feel and look 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
FUN ERALS.
Miss Elizabeth A. Gilman.

Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth A. Gilman were held at the home of her sister, Mrs Joseph Hurteau, at 933 Main street, Thursday morning at S30 In the solemn requiem high mass at St. Mary's church at o'clock Rev. Uric o. Bellerose of Taftville was celebrant, Rev. J. J. Papillon Of the local St. Mary's church was deacon and Rev. F. H. Chagnon of Taftville sub deacon. Special music was given under the direction of Mrs. D; P. Comtois. The bearers were Alphonse L. Gelinas, Delphis Boucher, Alderman Charles DeVillers and Fred Berard. Burial was in the family lot in St. Joseph's cemetery
 Edward S. Lincoln.
 The funeral of Edward s. Lincoln was held at his home at 23S South street Thursday afternoon at 2.30, Rev. J. H. Newland of Norwich off ciating The bearers were Henry Wit ter, Charles Pomeroy, David Nichols and Antoine Durand. Burial was in the North Windham cemetery, in charge of J. c. Lincoln company.
 Miss Loretta M. Brooke.
 The funeral of Miss Loretta M Brooke was held Thursday morning. At S45 at St. Joseph's church re- quiem high mass was sung by Rev T. F. Bannon. The bearers were Flor enee McGillicuddy, William E. Had field, Spencer E. and Horace J. Brooke The body was sent to Long Island City for burial in the family lot in St. Mi chaefs cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director Jay M Shepard.
 Mrs. Leander Austin.
 The funeral of Mrs. Leander Austin was held at her home at 216 Windham road Thursday afternoon at o'clock Rev. Arthur D. Carpenter officiating Hymns were sung by Ms. Otto B. Rob inson. The bearers were George H Andrews, w. H. PeelIham, George Pa ton and James o. Robinson, Buria' was in the Willimantic cemetery, ir charge of J. M. Shepard.
 Mrs. Mary R. Briggs.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary R. Briggs was held at her home in Lebanon Thursday morning at 10.30 Rev. Hollis Campbell officiating. The bearers were Myren F., E. Ray, Ernest K. and Reu- ben Manning. Burial was in the Gen. ter cemetery, in charge of J. M. Shep- ard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
WEST THOMPSON
Party to Patriotic Pupils Who Buy War Stamps-Hickey Farm Sold Funeral of William Child.

 Miss Loura Miller gave a party to the pupils in the primary department who have purchased thrift stamps. Only three pupils have failed to buy stamps. Miss Miller entertained the pupils with her Yietrola. Light re- treatments were served. The amount received for stamps is $S5,42.
 Visited Petershani.
 This village was well represented in Petersham, Mass, the past week. Rev. and Mrs. Miller visited Mrs. Miiler's and family, Wednesday and Thursday. Sunday Misses Ellen, Edith and Paul. inc Sandstrom and Charles CIemence visited the family. Both trips were made by automobile as it is a very beautiful drive over fine roads
 The Sunday morning service here will be at HAS. Sunday school at 11.15, evening 6.
 infants Death.
 George, the months old son of MT. and Mrs. William St, Marie, died Thursday evening from conyulsions.
 Preached at Eastford. Rev, MT. Miller preached his first sermon in East Thompson Sunday morning. Services will be as follows Sunday, 10 a. m., evening. 7.30. Fri day evening, at the home of Silas Jos lin. 7SO,
 William Johnson is having exercise after work by training a colt present ed to him by his uncle and aunt MT
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

Louis Elveck enlisted in the Naval Reserves at Newport, R. |, Tuesday. MT. Elveck has been employed at Bet terman's meat market for the past year and a half He was liable to be called in the next draft. but preferred the navy life to the army and there fore enlisted. His many friends throughout the village wished him the best of luck in his new field Of duty.
 Taken to Hospital
 Mrs. WiIfred Daigue was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Wednesday. She is to undergo a surgical operation.
 Miss Alice M Bannon has returned to her home in Pawtucket. R. l., after speIRing a month with MT. and Mrs A. W, Dougherty.
 Social at High School.
 A social was held Wednesday even ing in the High School in honor Of this years basketball team. A large number attended and an enjoyable ev- ening was spent playing games and singing school songs. Refreshments were served. The programme follows: The Star Spangled Banner, school; speeches were made by Superintendent John L. Chapman, and Roger Sails bury on The Basketball Team and the Basketball Season of 1917-1S. Harry Potter, captain of the team presented Coach John Earle Collins, sum of money, as a token of the school and teams. appreciation of his services which enabled the team to win the championship of the Quinebaug Val ley league. Coach Collins responded in a felictious manner. Andrew Smith, president of the Athletic association presented letters to members of the team. The members of the team re- ceiying letters were Harry Potter Richard Daggett, Lawrence Burby Andrew Smith, Raymond Allen, Harry Dennison Daniel Jouret and Joseph Collins.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
REMARKABLE PHOSPHATE
 MAKES THIN PEOPLE FAT
AUTHENTIC CLINICAL TESTS SHOW ONE PATIENT
 GAINED p POUNDS, ANOTHER ,27 POUNDS

ach and not dangerous drug or stiHn- ulant Bitro-P Phosphate comments it. self to all sufferers from nervousness, th1nness. weakness etc.. and moreover It can be obtained from Lee & 0sgood and good druggists everywhere in con- venient 5-srain tablets at cost so low as to be within the reach of everyone.
 One Of these tablets should be taken With each meal and the results in many instances are little short of mSr- vicious. Dull eyes become bright sleep Is restored to the sleepless, the ntTycs regain their strength. thin people put onsfesh and the whole system becnmes charged with tfnt strength, vitality and energy which makes life so trcly worth while.
 As there are great variety oc so- called phosphates, care should be ex- erctsed te procure the. genuine, stasl- dard Bitro-P -Phpsphete, which is cam posed wholly of inc neSTe and tlssBe building substance as originallyg-dig- covered. ,s CAPTION: Although Bftro- Phoa- phate is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness, sleepiessness and general weakness. owing to it's remarkable flesh growing properties it should not be used by anyone who. does not desire to put on flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
CHESTERFIELD
Program at Entertainment Given by
 Eureka Social Club.

Supervisor Carlon E. Wheeler visit ed schools here Thursday.
 MT. Rogers and MT. Frasier of May nard Hill are spending few days with relatives out of town.
 Mrs. Myrtle Crowley of New Jersey is visiting Mrs. Cora Williams
 There was no school in the Twelfth district Friday, the teacher attending the convention in Norwich.
 Miss Etta Kaplan spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. Morris Solo mon of Norwich.
 MT, and Mrs. Samuel Kaplan and daughter are visiting MT. and Mrs. Julius Kaplan.
 Mrs, Arthur Coffey and Mrs. Cora Williams spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. J. E. Powers.
 War Rally.
 People from here attended the war rally held at Walnut Hill schoolhouse Sunday.
 Club Entertainment.
 At the entertainment by the Eureka Social club the program was as fol- lows: Monologue, Uncle Ned Ring, Helen Kaplan,~ Florence Powers; mon ologue, A Saleslady, Minnie Katzman; song Keep the Home Fires Burning, Dorothea Lawler; monologue, A Man, Maid and a Suitcase, Hattie Esco- witz drill, Star of Liberty, Amy Tucker Helen Kaplan. Etta Kaplan, Ruth Morgan, Sarah Leveloff, Minnie Katzman and Bertha Tucker; song, Star Spangled Banner. girls of drill. A dance followed. There was a large crowd, considering the bad weather. Thirty dollars was made. MT. and Mrs. James Ritchie of Mentville were callers here recently. Death of Mrs. Weldon. The people of this place were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Clarissa Weldon, who has been long resident | here, but died at the home of her 1 daughter in Westerly Sunday.