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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
TO PROTECT PROCUREMENT
 OF ALL WAR MATERIALS
War Department is to o-operate
 With the Department of Justice.

Washington. July 16.-With the CO., operation of the department of justice the war department is putting into ef- feet 2 system of control designed to protect the ,goJernment in the pro- curement C. all war materials.
 The new system, the war depart ment announced today, provides for a review Of every contract by boards of corN"ol, the centralizing of purchas- es of each commodity in a single bu- reau, the standardization of contract clauses, a daily fiscal survey and also for public information on war needs.
 Operation of this plan is expected to remedy the conditions revealed by the recent arrest of contingency fee agFnts and the raiding of offices of manufacturers over the country. The agents, it was charged, received large fees for procuring government con- tracts for manufacturers, the fees be- ing added to the price paid by the government
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
STRIKE AT SPRINGFIELD
 PLANT OF SMITH & WESsoN
Employees to Place Their Cause in the
 Hands of President Wilson.

Springfield. Mass July 16.-The striking employees of the Smith and Wesson company in mass meeting to-. day unanimously voted to place their cause in the hands of President Will son or his representative and to abide by the decision of such arbitrator. No- ti1cation of this vote was given to the company only through the press and no member of the firm could he located to learn it's attitude. The strike was called last Friday and strike leaders claim that their. number has been aug mented to between 300 and 1000 Ef- forts to bring the company and em- ployes into conference have thus far failed. The company is working ex- clusively on government contracts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
STRIKE OF RUBBER MILL
 WORKERS AT BRISTOL, R. |.
1900 Employees of the National India
 Rubber Co. Quit.

Bristol, R. L, July 16-Thirteen hun dred employees in the pump and gaiter rooms of the National India Rubber company struck today. Strike lead CTS said they would present demands for a 25 per cent increase in pay and the reinstatement of two discharged men. The plant employs 4,7OO hands, all of whom will be affected unless the strike is soon settled, mill officials said tonight. The company has war con- tracts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
MOONEY TO BE TAKEN TO SAN QUENTIN PENITENTIARY To Await His Execution There on Au-
 gust 23.

San Francisco, July 16.-An order committing Thomas J. Mooney to San Quentin penitentiary to await execu- tion there on Friday, Angus: g, was given the sheriff here today by Judge Mooney was convicted of murder in connection with a preparedness day parade bomb explosion here.
 Mooney was granted nutil tomorrow to arrange his affairs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
SILVER WEDDING OF KING
 KING AND QUEEN OF ENGLAND
To Be the Occasion For Shower of
 Gifts From Wounded eMn.

London July 16.-The project of of fering Queen Mary a shove. of gifts for the wounded in celebration of the silver wedding anniversary of the king and queen has had an amazing sue cess. Princess Beatrice yesterday at St. James Palace presented to the queen 585,761 gifts in kind besides g. 26S gifts of sterling.
 The queen expressed astoniskment at the magnificent total of gifts which came from all o"er the world. They are displayed in the famous Queen Anne Drawing room and adjoining apartments in the Palace and include a great variety of offerings from the domirions. Many boxes are unpaclled while others are on the way.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
TWO AMERICAN AVlATORS
 PRISONERS IN GERMANY,
William H. PIyIer of kershaw, s. c.,
 and Clarence Shonineer.

Washington, July 16.-Aviators Will liam Plyler and Clarence Shoninger are prisoners in Germany, the war depart ment has been advised. Plyler who is held at Camp Karlsruhe. is believed to be Lieutenant William H. Plyler of Kershaw, s. c. Shoninger, who was slightly wounded, is believed accord ing to information from unofficial sources to be sergeant in the Lafay- cite escadrille. His home address is not given,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
STRIKE OF OAKLAND
 BoILERMAKERS SETTLED
To Strike Again August 7 Unless Back
 Pay Claims Are Adjusted,

Oakland Calif., July 15.-A strike of more than 5000 boilermakers emplov- ed in shipbuilding plants here and at points nearby was called off today. It was announced they would return to work tomorrow but would strike again August :. unless back pay claims are adjusted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
INCREASE IN FARES ON
 B. & w. STREET RAILWAY
Allowed by the Massachusetts Public
 Service Commission,

Boston. July 16.-The state public service commission announcer tonight that it would allow the proposed in crease in passenger fares on the Bos- ton and Worcester Street Railway from two cents to two and one-half cents mile provided some inconsis- tencies in the proposed minimum fares and in the price of trip ticket books are strengthened out by the company. The road estimated that the new tariff would increase passenger earnings S146,S30.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
TRANS S-ATLANTIc MARRIAGE
 SERVICE PERFORMED
Bride in Frederick City, Md, the Groom "Somewhere in France"

Frederick City Md, July 1s.-An un- this evening when Miss Goldie Anita Black. t.2ughter of MT. and Mrs. Will fam C. Black, of Thurmont, became tho bride of Guy V. Lewis, also of Thurmont and who is somewhere in France"
 The ceremony in this country was parents by Rev. E. O. Pritchett, while performed at the home of the brides Lieutenant Warred an army chaplain officiated across the sea- The cere- mony was arranged after considerable cable communication, and everything was carried out simultaneously in the two countries. Lewis is a member of an aviation squadron.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
DESIGNS FOR 5000
 TON WOODEN STEAMSHIPS
Have Been Authorized by Charles M.
 SchWah.

Portland oregon, July 16.-Wooden shipbuilding interests here have been authorized by Charles M. Schwab, di- rector general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, to proceed at once with designs of a 5,000-ton wooden steam ship. larger than any heretofore built by the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
VERMONT HAY CROP
 IS UNUSUALLY LIGHT.
In Some Sections of the State the
 Crop Was Winter Killed.

Middlebury, Vt, July 16.-Fitful weather conditions, including too many thunder showers, are seriously inter fering with the harvesting of the hay crop in Vermont. according to reports from various parts of the state where hay is produced in large quantities. As having is the seasonable occupation at this time on Vermont. farms, agricul- tural operations are being tied up generally. The hay crop this year is unusually light. Experts express the opinion that in some sections the crop was winter killed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
WILL OF LATE MAJOR
 JOHN PURROY MITCHELL
Widow and Mother Are the Sole Bene-
 ficiaries Named.

New York. July 16.-The widow and the mother of Major John Purroy Mitchell. former mayor of New York, who was killed July in an airplane accident at Gerstner field, Louisiana are the sole beneficiaries named in his will. which was filed for probate here today.
 He left BIO 900 to his mother Mrs. James Mitchell. and the remainder of the estate to his widow. aside fror' several large insurance policies he had property oL an estimated valuation or S25, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
GERMANS CROSSED MARINE
 AT VARIOUS PLACES.
Five Bridges Were Destroyed as the
 Troops Were Passing Over.

On the French Front in France. July 16-(By The Associated Press. Even ing).-The Germans have crossed the Marne at various places, giving them control over twelve miles of the southern bank of the stream between Gland and Mareuil-le-Port.
 This operation cost them dearly, five bridges being destroyed as the troops were passing over, while hundreds of their men are believed to have met death from the machine guns and bombs of aviators.
 The town of Gland lies about ? 1-2 miles east of Chateau Thierry and Mareuil- -le- Port aboupt 9 1-2 miles northwest of Dpernay.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
AN AMERICAN RED
 CROSS NURSE WOUNDED
When Germans Dropped Bombs on
 Hospital in France.

Paris, July 16.-German aviators at Il o'clock last night dropped bombs on the American Red Cross hospitat~ at JOup. Two enlisted men were kill ed and among the personnel nine per- sons were wounded. Miss Jane Jeffery, an American Red Cross nurse, was among those wounded, though her in-- i.lries are not serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
GERMANS ARE UNABLE ID OVERCOME
 STRONG RESISTANCE IF THE ALLIES
Cabled Paragraphs
Trial of Louis J. MaIvy Begun.

Trial of Louis J. MaIvy Begun.
 Paris July 16.-The trial of Louis J. Malvy former minister of the interior on a charge of treason was begun to- day by the senate, acting as the nigh court At 1.40 o'clock he was brought in and took hie seat in an armchair in the room.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

A large oil tank steamer arriving at an Atlantic port reported that at 6 p. m., Sunday she was in collision with a United States torpedo boat de- stroyer Both vessels were badly dam aged but were able to proceed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Chancellor Won Herting has gone to a place near the great German head quarters where he will take his vaca- tion until September 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
VILLA FOLLOWERS KILL
 SEVENTY FEDERAL TROOPS
In Attack on Railroad Station at Hor.
 citas Last Wednesday.

Juarez, Mexico. July 16-villa fol- lowers under Martin Lopez attacked the railroad station at Horcitas, 20 miles south of Chihuahua City, last Wednesday, They killed 70 of the federal troops encamped there, hanged the stationmaste and burned the sta tion, according to passengers who ar rived here today
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Y, M. c. A. NEEDS EXPERT
 AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS
For Service in France-18o Men Are
 Needed at Once.

Boston, July 16.-The Young Mems Christian Association motor service in France is desperately Ill need of men, according to George 4. Pitts, a '. M. c. A. worker who has just returned from France with a commission to help get before the American people the needs of the service. Mir. Pitts said 1SG men especially expert automobile mechanics who are not in the draft are needed at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
CRoWDER CALLS FOR
 1000 DRAFT ASSISTANTS
To Be Sent to Schools For Special
 Training, August and 5.

Washington. July 16.-Fifteen states were called upon by Provost Marshal General Crowder today for 1000 draft registrants for general military service to be sent to schools for special training. The movement will be be- tween August 1 and 15.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The battleship Kawachi was built at kure, in 1912. She carried a com- pdement of 96O officers and men. The warship was 800 feet long, S4 feet beam and drew 2S feet of water Her armament consisted of twelve Pinch guns, ten 6inch guns, eight 4.7-inch guns and twelv2 12-pounders. She all so WIS equipped with five 1S-inch tor pedo tubes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

ForcibIe seizure of the houses in the vicinity of the great shipyards and the Navy Yard at Portsmouth Va, to end rent profteering, will be recommended by Judge Graham Egerton who is in vestigating conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
CRISIS OF GERMAN OFFENSIVE
 IS STILL TO BE REACHED
In the Opinion of High Officials in shington-Situaton Satisfactory.

Washington. July 16.-The crisis of the new German offensive in France is still to be reached, in the opini/n of high officials here. While the first rush of the enemy apparently met with a decided check yesterday all along the line and fell far short of the probable objectives marked out for the first day. both official and unofficial reports from the front tonight showed that bitter fighting was still in pro- gross with varying results.
 Advices from Generals Pershing and Bliss covering yesterdays operations prompted a statement from the war department today that the situation was regarded as satisfactory by the American commanders at the end of the first day of the first great battle of the war in which American troops have been engaged.
 Enemy Has Been ousted.
 On the comparatively limited part of the battle front held by the Americans between Chateau Thierry and the Jaulgonne region, tonights advices in dicated that the enemy had been oust- ed from a majority of the points where his initial drive had made headway AB the river. 1She situation appears
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The Japanese loan of $25,ooo, ,ooo was oversubscribed. Applications for S67.- 900 GOO bonds were received but only $25 000 900 will be taken
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Fire Caused by Explosion of Nitrate.
 Jacksonville Fla, July 16.-Fire caused by the explosion of nitrate ear ly today destroyed the fertilizer plant of the American Agricultural Chemi- cal Company near here, entailing loss of million and a quarter dollars,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Japanese Wars|lip
 Blew Up and Sank
15o MILES NORTHEAST OF MA
 GASAkI ON JULY 12
56o OF THE CREW LOST
BattIeship Kawachi, 21,420 Tons Dis
 placement, Was 500 Feet Long and Carried Complement of 9eo Men.

Tokio, July 16.-The Japanese bat tleship Kawachi, of 21 APO tons dis placement, blew up and sank in Toly- anna Bay, 15O miles northwest of Ma gasaki. oS July 12. Five hundred mem- bers of the crew lost their lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The Prussian House of Lords, after secret sittings, decided not to expel Prince Lichnowsky for blaming Ger many for causing the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

A number of Jews were shot at kherson Ukraine, because they were hiding grain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

A detachment of 100 soldiers rein police arrived at Faudreuil, Que, and forced by 100 members of the Dominion camped outside the city to quelI draft troubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The names of one American prisoner of war, one gassed and one ill ap- peared on the Canadian casualty list,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

According to reports arriving ir London cholera continues to spread ir Russia.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Roberto Castro, for more than 30 years director of the telegraph lines of Costa Rica, was discharged and all the operators arrested. The reason is not known.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Major General William c. Langfitt has been appointed chief engineer of the American EXpeditionary Forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17
Condensed TeTegrams

Italian reports announce the coninc harvest prospects good.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Orders were received at San Juan ordering the drafting of 15,0O0 men in addition to the 13,0O0 recently mobil- ized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Captain Archibald RooseveIt's left arm is paralyzed and he may be sent home.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Officers in charge of various depart ments at the American arsenals declare women make more capable inspectors than men.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The observance of July 4 caused the production of coal during the week of July to decrease 2,0S1, ,OO0 tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

The latest quotations for clothing in Vienna are: Mems suits S200; shoes, $50 to $50; shirts, $9; silk stockings, $9
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

War gardens have caused a decline Tn hay fever in Chicago, health ex- perts say. Weeds spread the disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Word was received at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn today Of the death in France of Paul Barrett.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Max Nusser, German alien, of Newark. N. J., was found dead in his home. He was asphyXiated by gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Mrs. Woodrow Wilson will christen the Red Jacket, the first to leave the ways at the Hog Island ship yard early in August.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

One man was killed and three women injured when an auto in which they were riding overturned at Pine Road Pompton, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Vice. President Piez, of the Emerg- ency Fleet Corporation, announced the of J. H. Kirby as admin istrator of lumber.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

Edward c. Pickering, director of Harvard Observatory, announced the observation of Wolfs periodic comet at Yerkes Observatory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-17

w. A. Hale, of Quincy. H., was killed when his machine fell at Curtis Field, Buffalo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
HERE'S LIST OF
RULES TO HELP
COMBAT FLU

The following instructions have
oc.n given soldiers and sailors. In
an effort to check tho spread Of
spanish influenza at tho univer-
sity trimming comp:
Avoid all crowding: influenza IL
q crowd disease.
Smother your coughs ard
sns.x@@. others do no, want the
germs you would throw away.
Your nose. not your mouth. was
made to breathe thru.
Remember the three -CS"--a
clean mouth. clean skin and clean
cluk he's.
Try to keep cool when You walk
and warm when you ride or sleep.
Keep tho air fresh always At
your office or In your home.
Food viii win the war II you
give II a chance. help by choosing
and chewing your food well.
Your fate may b- in your own
hands: wash them before eating.
Drink a glass or two OF water
on getting up In the morning.
Don't use n napkin. towel. glass
or cup which has been used by an
other person and not washed
Avoid tight clothes. tight shoes
and tight gioves.-make nature an
ally. not a prisoner.
When tho air In purc. breathe
all OF IL you can. and breathe
deeply.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
DUTHIES GO
TO PORTLAND

The Duthie baseball club. which Is
tied for the lead In the Puget Sound
shipyard circuit viii invade Port.
land next Sunday and take on the
Vancouver. Wash. Foundation team.
which won the title in the Columbia
River league.
puthies have not won the highest
honors for the season "a yet. but
with the han on the Pa,.Mae- Duthir
game Sunday. Doyinc's crowd vel.
coined chance TO take tho trip
to the Rose City.
The Foundation team. which COP
p~d the title In the Oregon circuit.
has mad. fine record this seaaon.
and Sundays argument will give the
fans of both leagues a chance TO sir.
up the class OF the two circuits.
Devine plans to pitch Tom Seaton
In Sundays mix. and II b. IL going
good the Southerners viii have n
busy afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
SPORT
SALAD

The grade school soccer games
scheduled for Saturday have been
called off by an agreement between
Nell Ellis. IN charge OF tho grad.
school athletics. and Dr. Ira c.
Brown. Of the school medical depart.
mcnt The game VIII not be played
until the Spanish FLU epidemic has
passed.
PARIS, Ocs ii.--Tcd Meredith,
worlds champion middl. distance
runner. will meet Andre. tho French
star. in a special race for the
quarter. mile title Of the Franco
American army In the near future.
Andr. did the distance IN - seconds
In the international relay on the
9Th OF July.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct fi.--rAeut-
/ uob~y A. IL. Baker Of former Prince
ton football ard hockey fame. will
marry n nurse In tho French evar.
uatisn hospital. shc is widely
known in Newport and New York
and has been n nurrs In France
since last November. Lieut. Baker
in a member OF the aviation unit Of
the army.
Bin Lang~. tho old Chicago White
sox player. viii IN on his way 20 New
York an the near future. and viii
leave for France soon after hin mr..
, rival in tho Manhattan metropolis.
according to word from san Francis.
co. where Ianxc has been engaged In
tho real estate and Insurance bust
meas.
| Tanre will work with athletic
cy,lcbri,ies of the old school when he
Joins Johnny Evcrs. Hughey Jen-
ningH and Jack McAuiiffe. Lanxc
viii so over as Y. NJ. c. A. sccre-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
Here's the Latest
Confidence Stunt

c. Lawrence. who conducts n
ieweiry shop at ss5 First ave. X.
Friday reported to the police that
two youths between 10 and is
years old. entered his place Of bust
ness at s.2o a. m and asked to
see some watches. Selecting one
worth $50. ono OF the youths put
IL in his pocket. expressed approval
and walked out. accompanied by
his companion. After Lawrence
had recovered the use Of hts senses
he had been rooted to the floor
With anazement---he told the po-
lice, who are looking for the pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
w. S. C.. TO PLAY
ON CRIDRON

WASHINGTON STATE COL
LEGE. Pullman. Oct ii.-washing.
ton stat. college viii have a gridiron
team In tho field this season as n re-
suit of action taken by the athletic
council recently. Two games have
been scheduled with Idaho univcr.
Elty. and n Thanksgiving day melee
with the Oregon Aggies is on the
seasons program In case tho army
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
Anything Plumber
for Hun Soldiers

Especial to Tho Star by ~. +. Al
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY. Oct
Hun soldiers surprised into
fiigh: leave curious collections Of loot
behind on one battlefield parcels
done up and addressed for mailing
home contained in one case only
priests robes. in another haricot
beans. Door handles. clocks. teie-
graph wire and metal ornaments
were collected for shipment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
BRITISH CHIEFS RETURN
FROM WAR CONFERENCE

LONDON. Oct ii.-Pr~rni-r
Lloyd George. Chancellor OF the
Exchoauer Bonar Law. Robert Cecil
and the chief OF tho imperial staff.
have returned from France. where
they conferred with Premiers Glenn
cnceau and Orlando. Of France and
Italy: French Foreign Minister
Pichon. Itahan Foreign Minister
sonnino and the naval and military
advisers OF the allies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11

officials do not observe Thanksgiving
as a fun holiday. tho o. A G. battle
viii be staged on the Saturday DO
fore Turkey day.
Athletic Director Boiler WIN have
charge Of the football turnous dur.
inE the first month. which viii be
given over TO practice and inter-com.
pany contests. Later in tho season.
however. another coach may be add.
cd 10 help whip tho first team candi-
dates into shape.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
sERENADERs TO VISIT HILL

Auto serenaders will visit the
Capitol Hin district Friday evening.
TO carry the Liberty Loan message
over in music. The musicians viii
be headed by three navy trumpcters
who VIII sound bugle calls TO draw
the attention OF houscholders to the
fact that the bands are coming.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11
Second Story Man
Makes Rich Haul

Rich loot was obtained BY a burg
lar who entered tho residence Of ].
w. Douglas. 1903 r. Jefferson st.
some time between October and
10. A gold and platinum ring. set
with n valuable pearl surrounded by
IL small diamonds. and a gold
watch were stolen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-11

acacia tree that attains n height OF
about eight feet when full grown.
Il closes its leaves In coils each night
at sunset when the tree has thus
settled itself for nights sleep. It
VIII flutter violently II touched. and
II you shake the branches II will emit
n nauscating odor.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1918-05-16
NEED FOR MORE POULTRY.

Meat can be produced from poultry
more quickly than from any othee
source. One Of the necessities i'm
posed upon the United States by tn
entrance into the world war Is to pro.
duce more meat than 1t has ever pro-
duced before. This Is essential not
only to meet Its own greater needs be.
cause Of being on war basis but also
to save the countries with which II CO
operates In the war from defeat
through lack Of food. In order to leave
available for the forces overseas a.
large proportion as possible Of The
output Of cured and compact meats Il
Is desirable that there be q decided
Increase In both the home production
and the home consumption Of white
meats such as poultry. To that end Il
is imperative that the productive stock
on general farms and In the back
yards Of the nation be rather largely
increased during the current year
That Is the national situation with re-
gard to poultry needs as described In
recent publication from the office Of
the secretary Of agriculture, 1.-THE Az.
ricultural Situation for 1918, Part Xr
Poultry"