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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
M0HEGAN.
Congratulations on 69th Birthday
 Plans for chiIdren's Sunday.


 G. R. Sanders reached his e9th birth day on Wednesday of this week He was receiving congratulations on that day.
 Sunday at the home of Henry Op- perman there was a family gathering. 1t being the birthday of the mother Children and grandchildren were there to greet her.
 Otis Beebe of Norwich was enter tained by c. R. Sanders the first of the week
 Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Hunter are en- tertaining their daughter, Mrs Deni- son Davis, and son, of Mystic.
 A number of deer was the attrac- tion on Tuesday near the residence of the tree warden.
 Interesting sermons by the pastor were delivered at the church Sunday and arrangements made for an inter- eSttng service on Sunday, the 18th, at 8 o'clock. Speakers from out of town are expected and special music is promised.
 c. ". Jenls, who is i'll. Is tmprov- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
WESTMINSTER.
". C. T. U. Packed Box-seheois Close with Exercises at cburoh-- Secretary Hine Awards Prizes to Foremost Pupils.


 There were thirteen persons attend ed the prayer meeting last Friday eve- ming, MT. Smith preached an inter esting sermon Sunday morning from the text found in Isaiah 2s:20.
 The local w. c. T. U. met at the town hall Wednesday afternoon. June g. This was Flower day and all brought flowers and fruit which were packed in the box which was sent to the flower mission in Boston. New members were initiated at this meet ing. Tea was served at o'clock.
 The school here closed Friday for the summer vacation. All the schools in town participated In the exercises at Canterbury Plains Friday afternoon. capacity, the aisles and platform being crowded with people; extra seats were brought in, but a large number were obliged to stand even then. Mir. Hine, secretary of the state board of educa- tion, assisted by Miss Katherine Har- ty of Dapbury, presided. Besides the singing, flag drill and reettatiens by the children of the various schools, there were short addresses by Mir. Hine, Aaron R, Morse and Dr. Smith. Mir. Hine had offered several prizes and they were awarded at the close of the exercises. The first prize of s5 in gold was awarded to the school at Westminster Miss Grace Rathbun, teacher, for the best written work. The second prize of s2.5o was awarded to the school in Hyde district, Miss Bas- sett, teacher. The spelling prize of $5 had to be divided among five pu- pills, who did not miss any words dur ing the time allowed for the contest. This was one of the largest gather ings of the kind, perhaps, that has ev- CT been held in Canterbury. It Is hoped by those interested in educa- tion that similar gatherings may be held every year.
 Mrs. Marion Rathbun of Milford, Mass, is spending several days with George Rathbun and family.
 Master Willis Bennett and Violet Newton were prefect in attendance at school during the spring term.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

Honor Pupils in School Rsport-Sunn- nsr avlsitors Arriving at the Grove
 In raae reports for the month of May, just issued to the East Lyme high school and to the eighth grade of the Niantio school, in the second year of the high school Frank Smith is first, Mics Annie Carlson, second, and Miss Mabel Kelley, third. In the first year Of the high school, Sheldon Ranger is arst. Miss Leslie Beckwith, second, and Miss Sarah Weinraub, third. In the eighth grade. Edyen Anderson is first, Clyde ,ManwsEing, second
 s1nAas 6 Various Items.
 Rev. and Mr1 Y. A. Goeing were at Puquounoc on Tuesday attending a meeting of the Baptist ministers con- fareuce of New London and vicinity.
 Surveyor Robert A. Gorton was sur- veying in Montvilie Monday.
 Dr. c. c. Brooks has returned from Ffisiadeauania, where he has been at tending Che reardon of his class.
 B. P Bechwith was a New London vaeator Tuesday.
 G@nrEe s. Smith has returned from e ba1gsneGg trip 10 Hartford.
 Mr. and Mrs. Eros l.. Hall left Mon aay evening for Eaybrook, where they wdu make kheir home. MT. Hall has
 
 Mir. and Mrs. James Haynes have been entertaining their daughter, Mrs. William Treat of New London.
 Supper at Chapel.
 There was large attendance at the supper served in Temperance chapel "Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist Episcopal church.
 J. A. ZeAreskde and family of New York city arrived at the grove Monday for the season. They are occupying the Lloyd cottage on Wells street
 Mrs. C. F. Parlxhurkst and Master Wa1ter Parachurst of Brooklyn arrived at the Norman Smith cottfage in the rdnea Monday for the season.
 Mrs. Sadie Flannigan and daughter. ere visiting at the Fuller cottage in Laurel street
 Drank M. Fuller has been spending the past week in Providence.
 Mrs. F. Whaley and Mrs. M. J. Hunt ley of Mantle were callers at the Owonoco house at Breezy Point on Mra Abby Haviland, accompanied by her daughter Miss Elsie Haviland, , of Brooklyn, opened their bungalow at Riverside Monday for the season.
 MT. Hunt of Hartford and George s. Starr of New London were in the grove Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. s. H. Tolles of Hart ford have opened Pearl cottage in Or chard street, where they will remain for an indefinite stay.
 R. o. Libby. president of the Libby Valve and Packing company, has been in New York the past few days on Suainess for the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
0REC0.

W. A. Littlefeld has moved to oneco. He was an obliging citizen, ever ready to help in time of need in the church, at Ashwillett meetings. and in the prayer meetings.
 About 1,500 gathered at Sterling Gen. ter last Sunday to witness the laying of the cornerstone of the Catholic church.
 The Oneco ledge is doing consider able work getting out stone for the Providence firm.
 The Black Dye Finishing company at Sterling Center is doing great busi- ness.
 Tom Browns brother qlas just arriv- ed home from England, where he has been for the past nine years.
 Men are going to dig the bank away at the Sterling crossing, SO that tho trains will run under the highway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
PLATNFIELD.
Thirty-four Changers Visit Brooklyn Grange and Give Fine Prosramme- Mrs. Abbie Hall Able to Ride Out

MT. and Mrs. Capt. George Halebur- ton, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Haleburton from New London visited with Mir. and Mrs. Frank Haleburton.
 George Dodge of Valley Falls spent Sunday with his nephew. John c. Dodge.
 Grange Enjoys Neighbors' Night.
 Thirty-four members of Plainfield grange attended Nelghbors' night at Brooklyn grange Tuesday evening. The programme of the evening was given by the Plalnheld grange. Worthy Master Lathrop gave a short talk on raising corn in the eastern states, fol- lowed by A. IT. Mathewson on market gardening. Henry Dorrance told his experience in dairy farming, who be- cause of his well known business In that line, could not help to entertain his hearers These talks were follow after which Edward Hall entertained the company with some timely re- marks. At the last was a farce, en- titled, Champion of Her Sex" the parts being taken by Mrs. Jennie Mathewson Mrs. Carrie Gardner Mrs. Carrie Greene, Mrs. Lotta Dodge and the Misses Grace Brown and Leonors Barber May Hill and Mildred Lath- rop. Refreshments of ice cream ana
 
 Personal Metnion.
 c, D. Smith and mother spent Sun day with relatives in Canterbury
 It is pleasing to the many friends of Mrs.Abbie Hall to know she was able to ride as far Sunday as the home ol J. c, Dodge and spend a few hourf with her friend George Dodge. Both of them at one time resided in Slater vile, R. l., when that place was in ih height of prosperity. There are bu few of the older residents now livins most of them having passed away.
 Mrs. Frank Haleburton recently vis' tied with friends in Jewett City.
 Electricians Busy.
 The new part of the Lawton mills h nearing completion. The electrician( are busy wiring it, and it is exepectet inc mill will be making cloth in feV weeks more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
BROOKLYN.
Deaths, Mrs. Sylvester Coon, Mrs. Ja-
 hez MiIisr-ReaI Estate Sale. |

On the morning of June 9th Mercy A. Coon, widow of Sylvester Coon and daughter of Peter T. Rowland, died at the age of T6. The funeral was held on the 7th, Rev. Dr. Genung ofieiat= ing; Burial was in South cemetery.
 Mir. and Mrs. William R. Pond of Meriden are enjoying a vacation of a week with their parents.
 William Ingalls, has sold the Thomas S Twomney place to Mrs. Mabel A. Glube of Heboken, N. J., who has taken pos session.
 There was no service in the Congre- gational church Sunday
 Mrs. Nelson has moved from the Small house to the Pegram house, on the Danielson road.
 Rev. George w. Clark preached in Canterbury June 9th.
 Mrs. Betsey Miller, wife of Jabez Miller, died on the 7th after long ill., ness, leaving her husband, three sons and two daughters, besides two grand children, children of son who died a little more than a year since.
 THe B. Y. P. U. was led by the presi- dent. the subject being Life lessons for me from the Gospel of Luke" There was a good attendance.
 Dewitt c. Park visited his children in Boston over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
LISBON.
Seven Moodchucks in a Week--chiI.
 dren's Day Exercises Postponed.

Master Alfred Kennedy has. caught seven wondchucks within a week.
 Miss Alice E. Kennedy's friends are all glad to see her out again
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Webster of Jewett City called on relatives here Sunday.
 The children's day exercises which were to be held at the Newent Con gregational church Sunday, June 18th, will be postponed until the goth.
 Misses Maggie and Annie Hoelck were in Jewett City Saturday.
 Misses Bella Hogge Cassie Mortar tv Della Shea and Annie Fitzgerald of Jewett City were calling on Mrs. o. II. Irons Sunday.
 MrA William HoDDa and two seas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

relatives of the sudden death of :Uriah Ross, which was occasioned by his being struck by the cars near his home in the west.
 Miss Dorothy Elliott of New York has been visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. N. l.. Eddy was in Worcester last week.
 Miss M. R. Sherman is entertaining her niece, Miss Dorothy Phinney of New York.
 Mrs. c. E. Searles sang a solo at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Mrs. George o. Buott has been vis- ting relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12


 Children's day is to be observed next Sunday morning with an appropriate exercise entitled Open Doors.
 The ladies' foreign missionary soci- ety held their last meeting of the sea- son Wednesday afternoon at Over look Manse. Mrs. Stephen Clark and Mrs. James were the leaders, on the topic of Korea.
 The Senior club of the Academy gave an entertainment in Academy hall Friday evening. Rev T. A. Turn CT gave a talk entitled Odds and Ends. A social hour afterwards was enjoyed. The family of Clarence W. Bowen arrived at their summer home, Bald Hill, this week.
 Miss Susan D. Gordon of Providence is in town for a time.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred W. Howard spent Sunday in Brimfeld, Mass.
 William A. Gallup and Mrs. Thom- as c. Lefingweli of Norwich are at William M. Gallup's.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. s. Hardy are in New York for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
CLARK'S CORNERS.
Mir. and Mrs. c. c. Burr Return from
 WiIimsntic.

Mrs. R. E. Clarke is visiting her daughter at Orient, N, r.
 Mir. and Mrs, c, c. Burr returned to their llome here Sunday night from Washington, where they have been spending the winter.
 Mrs. Arthur Raciot and child re- turned to Willimantic Wednesday.
 Miss A. Faye Darrow returned to New London Saturday.
 Miss Florence Ifibherd, who is at tending normal school at Willimantie, visited Miss Viola Jewett over Sum day
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
PRESTON.
Vaestlon RegiNs-Many Attend Dano

Cnlldl en's day exercises will De held in beth churches next Sunday.
 The grange meeting was held Tues day evening.
 Miss Bessie Crary. closed nsI sen-ol in the Haskell district Saturday with a picnic, and Miss Elsie StarEweather trict.
 Mrs. Daniel Morgan. who has bean ill ia Improving.
 The dance in Geisthardt's haii Friday evening, June 4, was largely attended. Prof. Franz Jahn and James r. Drew oeithe Cadillac orchestra furnisled n.u- SIC and Prof. Bennett prompted.
 Mrs. William p. Crary spen. the wT,x end in Griswold.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12

lage. called on friends here on Sunday last.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the nesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Jennie Rathbun and Miss Edna Chester spent the week end at Vol untown with MT. and Mrs. Charles Anderson.
 MT. and Mrs. Emory of Baltic were guests of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Belanger over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
DATVILLE.
Miss Clara B. strobsI Surprised by Sunday School cIass-carriers Han- dIe Se,soS Pieces of Mall In Three Months.

Mrs. E. c. BidwelI of Norwich is the guest of her son, w. F/BidweH.
 Miss Clara s. Strobel was greatly surprised on Tuesday evening when her Sunday school class hung a lovely June box, containing candies and many good things beside a hat pin of great beauty.
 Mrs. Gaffney of Boston has been spending few days with Mrs. F. w. Bennett.
 Miss Deborah Russell is st the commencement exercises at Smith col- lege, Northampton.
 Rushing Mail Business.
 The carriers from the Killingly post office during the months of March, April and May handled 3s,so3 pieces of mail matter.
 Mrs. Hosea Green is entertaining Lowell Mass, friends.
 Mrs. F. N. Bennett was in Worcester on Friday.
 Mrs. c. A. Russell Is at Whippoox- will camp for the week. . Mrs. Robert Morrision. who has been seriously ill, is much improved.
 Letter Carrier Bailey, who was se- yerely bitten by dogs owned by Henry Blanchard, Is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
PoMFRET CENTER.
Entertaining and Profitable Grange
 Meeting.

meeting Wednesday evening, In spite of the stormy weather. The lecturers s hour was in especial care of the mas ter, Mrs. Estabrook, and was both pleasing and instructive, including; Chorus, by Grange choir; The Farmer's working Schedule, paper by Seymour Peal; remarks on sametopie. Brothers White; paper, Life of John B. Cough, Mrs. Waite; banjo solo, George Sum ner; paper. The Yankee Wife of a Financier, Mrs. Alice Wilbur; piano so- To- Gladys White; farce, The Lobster, Sisters Howe and Sharpe. Brothers Vaughn and Sharpe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

William and Robert, were visiting rel atives here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Everett Chapman and Sunday.
 Messrs. Paul Budeit and August Hoelck were in Norwich Saturday evening.
 Mrs. J. E. Palmer, Jr.. was in Mans field last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
STERLING.
1900 Witness Laying of Cornerstone Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society.

On Sunday. June 9th, about l,SOO people witnessed the laying of the cor nerstone of the new Catholic church at Sterling A special train was run from Plainfield. and 1,10O tickets were sold between that place and Sterling. Sermons were delivered in English, French and Polish. The Moosup Ma tional band furnished music Twelve priests were present and assisted et the ceremony.
 Miss Mamie Carol. who has been ill is able to be at her work in the office of the U. S. Finishing Go.
 MT. and Mrs. Leroy Frink of New London are visiting relatives on Ster- ling Hill.
 MT and Mrs. Peter McArthur of Jew ett City, former residents in this vu-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
WILs0NvILLE.
Notes of the Week.

Ed Keegan is on the jury in wr- limantic this week.
 Miss Iva Adams and a friend from Worcester were with her parents, lrv- ing Adams and wife, over Sunday
 E. s. Upham was an East Thompson visitor Thursday.
 Eddie Kiely of Boston is home Tor the summer. with his -randparents' Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paine.
 Mrs. Chaffee of Woodstock visited the past week with Miss Stone.
 Miss Hattie Jennings entertained friends from New Boston Wednesday.
 Mrs. Kate Smith of Webster is at work for Mrs. l.. keegan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
HAMPTON.
Little River Grange Gave Successful
 Strawberry FestivaI-PsrsonaIs.

Robert Colburn visited in Chaplin the guest of his parents.
 James Finigan of Abingdon was a week end guest in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Allen were at Shetucket park Saturday.
 The Little River grange gave most successful strawberry festival in Grange hall Wednesday night,
 Stanley Weaver and T. J. Riley were Thread City visitors this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Phillips were in Willimantic Sunda~
 A. B. Roberts was in Windham on Monday the guest of his uncle.
 William Rose has entered the em- ploy of Dr. Wieland of Willimantic,
 MT. and Mrs. D. T, Chandler were Danielson visitors Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
PoMFRET.

Mrs. A.. D. Briggs and Laughter. Miss Edith. are spending the week end with friends in Hartford.
 Emma Spencer daughter of Ernest Spencer, returned home from the Day. Kimball hospital, Putnam, on Wednes- day. where she underwent an opera tion for appendicitis
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
ASHFORD.

Mrs. E. P. Adams called on friends in Chaplin Wednesday.
 Mary Reade has returned from a visi. to her brother
 Mrs. Prank Greene and Inez Whit temoFe were in Wiliimantic Tuesday
 Ell Wood and William Connor are working in Pheenixville-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Pulpit Notes.
ABINGT0N.
News from the Grange-BsneyoIent Society Elects Mrs. William Harris President.

Mrs. Jane White. Mrs Emma Arm old and Mrs. Barker were guests of Mrs. w. D. Fay on Thursday.
 The Fuller home is being thorough ly remodeled
 H. E. Griggs is spending two weeks in Boston.
 Several pupils took examinations at Pomfret Center on Wednesday for the High school.
 Thirteen members of Wolf Den Grange presented the programme at Natchaug Grange in Chaplin Friday night.
 / Mrs. J. F. Estabrooks had charge of the lecturers hour at Wolf Den Grange Wednesday night. Deputy Barron of Danielson was present.
 The Ladies Benevolent society met at Mrs William Harris Thursday. Mrs. J. H Wilbur was elected presi- dent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
WOODSTOCK VALLEY.
Meeting of Glover cireIe--Personsl
 Items.

Mrs. Mae Clayton and her mother from Staffordvile, were in town on Saturday at James Fiske's.
 Carl Kenyon spent Sunday at hiH home here.
 o. A Hlscox and wife, Mrs I. P. Briggs and Miss Florence Greene toob an automobile trip to Pomfret and Ab- ington on Sunday
 Augustine Bartlett spent Sunday in Putnam.
 Several from here attended the strawberry festival and entertainment at West Woodstock last week.
 Waldo Bradford of Charlton, Mass, is spending a few days in town.
 James Briggs is visiting his sister in-law, Mrs. l. P. Briggs, at Myrtle cottage.
 The Clover Circle met Wednesday with Mrs. I. P. Briggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
THOMPSON.
Thimble Club Meets-Fatal Accident
 to Uriah Ross.

MT. and Mrs, George H. Cummings of West Boylston were guests of Mrs. Sophia Beebe Sunday night. The Thimbie club met on Thursday with Mrs. Myren Elliott.
 Word was received recently by leeal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
RAwSOE.
Crescent Beach cottaser Preparing For
 the Season-Reeent Visitors.

MT. and Mrs. Elmer Phillips and Frank Phillips were Eastford visitors Sunday.
 Miss Alice Klmball was the guest of heNsster. Mrs. Lucy Ide of Chapin, on Sunday.
 John Hammond of Clar<s Corners spent Sunday at home.
 John Foley Is at South Norwalk for a few days.
 Mrs. Edw Berggren and Mrs. James Fitzgerald were Willimantic visitors on Monday as was also Roy Rowland
 William Phillips Is at Crescent Beach getting his cottage ready for the sea- son.
 MT. and Mrs. Philio Pearl of Web ster. Mass. were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. James Greig.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
CHAPLIN.
Strawberry Supper and Ice Cream SaIe-chioaso Man in Summer Home.

The ladies aid society gave a straw berry supper and ice cream sale at the church vestry on Wednesday evening of the past week that was well pat ronized.
 Mrs. Helen A. Witter and Mrs. Ger trude Hunt Witter entertained the la dies aid society last week Thursday.
 Pulpit Notes.
 Rev William M. Brown of Windham preached at the church Sunday and delivered a thoughtful and practical sermon. Rev. c. A. Pickett of War ren, Mass, is to preach next Sunday. The Congregational Sunday school, F. w. Martin, superintendent. will hold a Children's day service, Sunday, June 20.
 A fine large deer was seen in Bed lam Monday.
 John H. Thayer of Chicago is oecu- pying his summer home in the south part of the town, and has made im- proyements on his house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
LEBANON.
Funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Burgess Abel Brown Marriage - Cenarega- tionaI Pastor Ordained,


 The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Bur gess was held at her home Wednes- day, June g., and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Turner. Mrs. Burgess was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Irwin Hew- it. She leaves besides her parents four brothers, two sisters. and her husband. She died on her 18th birth day, after severe illness of two months.
 Abel Brown.
 Eugene Abel and Miss Calista Brown were married June 1 at Willimantic by Rev. William Beard. MT. and Mrs. Abel are on a wedding trip to New York.
 Rev. L. E. LiYermore, who was so severely injured last week, is doing well, yet suffering much pain.
 Schools closed Friday for the sum- mer vacation.
 L. A. Lyman has bought a fine new runabeut automobile.
 Ordination of Rev. Eugene B. Smith.
 Eugene B. Smith was ordained to the gospel ministry and installed pastor of the First Congregational church on Thursday. An ecclesiastical council was called, consisting of the local churches, represented by pastor and delegate, also the Congregational churches of Norwich, Greeneville, Taftyille, Windham, Willimantic, Goshen, Exeter, Columbia, Franklin and Bozrah.
 The council convened at the Con- gregational church at 10.s0 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
Rushing Mail Rusiness.
WOODSTOCK.

Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society Held Last Meeting of sessen-se- nior Class Gave Entsrtainment at Academy Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-12
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
NiANTIC.

Honor Pupils in School RsPort-sum- msr avlsitsrs Arriving at the. Grove.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
SOLDIERS DEPART
FROM CAMP PERRY
MldshIpman Denny Wins the
Presidents Match.

Camp Perry, o.. Sept. 1.-The
Camp Perry tournament ended with
the presidents match, which Midship.
man Andrew y, Denny of the navy
won by the score of 316. and the
camp is vacant. The last teams to
leave were the United States infan-
try, the United States marine corps
and the District of Columbia, who
started for Sec Girt. N. j., where to.
morrow begins the Today tournament
OF the New Jersey, New York and
Pennsylvania rifle associations.
The military championship Of the
United States was won in brilliant
form by Major William B. Martin OF
Elizabeth. \. j., who scored 636 in
the national Individual and the presi
dents match.
In the contest for the military
championship Midshlpman r. A.
Thompson Of the navy was second
with 63i, and with the same score
Midshipman Denny was third.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
SETTLES DISPUTE
WITHOUT A STRIKE
President Lewis Secures With
draWal Of Powder Order.

Pittsburg, Sept. 2.-The dispute be.
tween the miners and operators of
the Pittsburg district, affecting $4,000
men, 1000 of whom have been on q
strike for over a week. was settled
OF a conference between the opera.
tors and the national executive board
members of the United Mine Work
ers of America, with National Presi.
dent Thomas l.. Lewis of the organ.
ization.
A notice was posted in all the
mines In this district telling the min.
ers that the recent order of the coal
companies that black powder must
be used in mining coal is rescinded
for the present. To secure this con-
cession on the part of the operators
President Lewis appointed q commit
tee from the miners organization,
which went 10 Wilkesbarre, Pa, to-
day, to confer with Chief Mine In
spector James +. Roderick of Penn
sylvania, asking that thorough in
vestigation Of the use of black or
safety powder be made by the
state. The authorities ordered the
use Of this powder, but the miners
contend that ii skaters the coal to
such an extent that their earnings
are greatly decreased.
The district officials of the miners
union took no part in the conference,
owing to the differences existing be-
tween them and the national board.