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Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
PLAYGROUND MOVEMENT Described at .Naugatuck by Field Sec
 rotary Francis 6. North.

At the Congregational parish house, Naugatuck,- Wednesday evening, Fran cis R. North, an expert on child ed- ucation, representing the Playground opticon lecture of the playground movement. He said that the play ground movement in the United States has advanced with great rapidity dur ing the last few years because of the general and growing recognition of the benefit to children of heaithful recrea- tion and activity. A decade ago the number of cities maintaining play grounds was less than 100, while the number is now more than 500. In city after city private enterprise first demonstrated the value of directed play. Municipalities later followed, assuming the expense of the mainte- nance and supervision of public play grounds for the youth of the cities. Hundreds of cities now have their or ganized playground associations or recreation commissions and many oth- CTS operate backgrounds under the management of one of the regular city departments.
 MT. North described various play ground and recreation centers, men, tioning in particular Baltimore, Pitts burg, Buffalo and Rochester. The ad- vanced step made by Massachusetts in the referendum of 1908 was explained in detail. The wisdom of securing open space in the early stages of a city's growth was emphasized in the cases of several New England cities next explained. During the talk a number of slides, portraying grounds of every description, and showing a variety of forms of recreation, were displayed to illustrate the points un- der discussion.
 MT. North declared that the play ground has moral force when pron- erly conducted, because young people are taught to respect the rights o1 one another. The directed playground is a small democracy and in conse- quence force which makes for tho development of civic virtue.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
FUNERALS.
Mrs, Joseph FIaoo.

At the funeral of Mrs. Joseph FIagg Friday morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. John Van den Noort. Rev. Father Dykeman and Rev. John J. Elty of Pomfret as- sisting as deacon and sub-deacon. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were four nephews of the deceased. Peter Duseault of Worcester, Emerson White of New London, George and Joseph Gilbert of Holden, Mass.
 Mrs. Mary Decatur.
 Rev. F. D. Sargent officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Decatur at her home on South Main street. Burial was in Grove street cemetery
 Cut by Circular Saw.
 Paul Reheck of Eastford suffered a severe cut in his hand from circular saw in the woods Friday. He was taken to the Day Kimban hospital and it is thought the hand will be ampu- tated.
 News in General.
 James F'riery recently returned to his old haunts after about a years stay as keeper at the insane asylum in Taun- ton, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Franklin w. Perry have been visiting their son, Robert G. Perry, in New York city. :.
 The third degree work in Cargill council K. or C., tdheS pidCe MdfCH 26th.
 Eiks' Committees Appointed.
 Putnam lodge af Elks has appointed fair committees, following being the chairmen: Michael R. Joy, reception; Joseph A. Gagne, special prize; Will liam F. Rafferty, refreshments; Omer J. Milot, invitation; E. E.. Raymond, entertainment; John B. Byrne, music; w D. Wilson. chairman of the com mittee on booths, with the following managers: A. L. Bonin, A. w. Johnson Henry King. Louis Dion, George Rem neault, Louis E. Kennedy, Ralph D Thurston, M. H. Wilson, Andrew Vivi- an Frost, Bernard A. Flynn and Ru- dolph E. Hi; Richard German, chair man of the ladies' committee; Richard German, William F. Rafrerty and Ar chibald Macdonald, committee on grand prizes; G. Harold Gilpatric and John F. Carpenter. committee on transporta- l tiOn-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

Smith, IT,, Abner N. Sterry, George Fl. Tracey. Frederick M. Turner, William M. Webb, George M. Williams, Robert F. Wilbuf, privates.
 The company was mustered into tho service of tho United States on May (, 1861. and mustered out August 2, 1861. The great majority of the company re- enlieted in other regiments after their three monthS term of service and served with distinction during the war. So far as known there are seventeen survivors of this first company, and eight of them are residents of New London. They are: George Haven, John s. Noland, Thomas M. Waller, George GiIbey, Hiram F. Chappen. Joseph A. Burrows. It is planned to have parade, a banquet and open meeting, with appropriate exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
TESTING SEEDS.
Work of Great Value to Farmers Be- ing Done at State Experiment Sta fior.


 Testing seeds at the Connecticut New Haven, is a new work. Dr. E. H. Jenkins, the director, was the first in this country to take up the testing of seeds, in which he became interested when. in Germany. The work is in charge of young woman. happy among her germfnators, seed collections and weed herbarium As it is particular, fussy work, requiring plenty of patience, it seems peculiarly suited to some women Jas their f1n- gers can handle the little seeds more easily.
 How did you happen to take this work up?" Miss dagger was asked. Why. on finishing high school, I left word with the principal to let me know if he heard of anything l could do. Dr. Jenkins sent there to see if the principal knew of anyone suitable for the work. I was recom- mended and took the job. Now I am very enthusiastic over it. The station sent me to Washington. D. C., where are IA or 15 girls working there in this line. Since January, 1908, we have been testing seeds here. Come and see my germinating seeds.
 Here are onion seed These have been in a day and are just sprouting.
 
 damp plotting paper and keep them at 68 degrees for Is hours of the 24 and about 86 degrees for the other hours. Other seeds, especially c1o- vers, you want to- keep about 68 de- grees all the time. Timothy and red top seeds, these are so small that I do not put a piece of b1ottingA paper over them.''
 What is the gain of seed testing?" Miss dagger was asked.
 Farmers can send samples of clover and grass seeds or any kind of vegetable and find out about how great a proportion of the seeds will sprout. Grass seed and red clover are sometimes much adulterated with the seeds of different weeds, which grow and spread so rapidly that they take away much of the value of the newly seeded piece. We test for weed seeds. There are many kinds of weed seeds. Now, if a farmer about to seed down a piece of land would send to the sta ton a package of the seed he was thinking of buying, we~r6uld tell him the proportion of the grass seed, clover seed, weed seed. etc., and also the vi- tality of the grass seed, that is. about how much of it would come up."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
WHO OWNS sEAsHoRE? Attorney General Rules That Private Ownership Ends at Mean High Wa ter Mark.

Attorney General John H. Light has given an opinion in answer to an in quiry by Senator Amos Dickerman of New Haven as to whether the owner of land fronting on tidewater has the right to prohibit another person dig ging clans or taking oysters between mean high water and low water marks.
 The attorney general says the law is well settled in this state that the right to the soil of proprietors of land of navigable waters extends only to ordinary high tide. All below that point belongs to the public.
 The state has the power, by suita- bIe legislation, to sell or lease to ri- parian owner the exclusive right to take clans and oysters from the shore between high and low water mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Sawed tho Snow Drifts.

Forest D. Perry, coachman for Mrs. J. B. Spalding, sawed snow on Wet more avenue, Winsted, the other morn- ing The gale piled the snow to a depth of four to five feet on walks adjoining the Sparkling property. The drifts were hard enough to hold people. As a snow shovel made little or no impression on the frozen mounds, a crosscut saw was used to cut the snow into cakes, which were drawn from the walk by a horse.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Thinss Coming This Way.

Connecticut has no cause to feel gloomy. The talk of the opening, next week, of the Connecticut river, making New London a docking point for the great ocean liners. and Montauk Point on Long Island a terminus for the Pennsylvania railroad and an impor- sant shipping point as we'll sounds good to her people. Navigation on the Connecticut is assured, of course, but the other matters are just as certain. They will not come so promptly, that is all.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25


 Frank Moore and Ralph Wilder were by Sheriff Sibley. They will serve sem tence for assault on Peter Brady of Putnam
 X. H. S. A. Assoeiation's Dance.
 Phoenix theater was filled with a merry throng of dancers Friday even ing at the annual social and dance of the Killingly High School Athletic as- sociatfofs. The proceeds will go to the support of the baseball team article in Fridays Bulletin relative to = Yankee Farmer Editor, as c. M. 0a1lup was well known hero, where he managed a farm in Brooklyn.
 Arrive from the South.
 MT and Mrs. Thomas Curtis have arrived here from the south. where they have been spending the winter. They expect to spend the summer sea- son here. Mir. Curtis is engaged in the buying of cotton for northern Mir. and Mrs. c. w. F1agg and MT. and Mrs. George Caron were in Put nam Friday-to attend the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Fiagg.. The deceased was f1he mother of Mrs. George Caron and Clement w. Fiagg.
 Officers of Aid Society.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- list charch has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President Mrs. Frank Warren; vice president, Miss Ellen Arnold: secretary, Mrs. Frank Greener; treasurer, Mrs. Lucy Perkins.
 At an open meeting of the Brooklyn grange, to be held March 28, Professor Clinton of Storrs Agricultural college will lecture on The Soil the Basis of Our Prosperity.
 Hall for Brooklyn Grange. . Brooklyn grange has purchased of c e. Marlor the hall which has been used by the organization for many years past
 The schools in ohetown of Brooklyn VII cipse March 31 for two weeks ya- Rev. Father valdambrini has closed hfo pastorate at the Catholic church in ~illouville.
 May Go to Fall River.
 IL is expected that at the confer snoe next week Rev. R. s. Cusfman. vino will close his pastorate here Sum- dSy, will be assigned to St. Paurs Methods. church, Fall River.
 Going to Ohio.
 Rev. F. W. Armstrong will close his strong fiss been pastor of the Pente- cossAl church nearly three years, and has done very effective work here. He will accept aspastorate at East Liver pool, Ohio.
 sehsoIs of Highest Standard.
 The highest per cent. of attendance in the schools of Killingly was at- eaiped at the school of Willis Shippee at KiIlingIy Center. The average was 13 per cont. In Brooklyn the school of MiaDS2asvfon attained 96 per cent.
 Prof. Hal R. Eaton will attend the meeting of the Connecticut school masters in Hartford today.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Last of Now lHaven'. Films.

The death warrant of almost the last of the original elms on historic New Haven green has been signed in decision of the city authorities that seven more of the ancient trees must come down immediately, as they are a. menace to public safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

in it's interior a live owl, which had apparently been there for years, living on the grubs. Miller has the owl, alive, to back up his statement. Bird fanciers say the bird is of an unknown species, which opinion Mills cites to uphold his contention that the hooter is of an extremely ancient species.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
STAG WHIST.
Thirty-Five Tables at Fire Headquar- tsrs Thursday Evening-TrumPet tor Chief.

The stag whist held by the ttremen at the fire headquarters Thursday night was a complete success. There were thirty-five tables and. about 1e0 were present. Irwin Tourtellotte and Thomas McDermott each scored 30 points and the prize of $5 was divided between them. During the evening silver trumpet was presented Fire Chief Mark H. Wilson by the firemen, the presentation speech being made by former Chief Mayor Archibald Mac donald. MT. Macdonald also made the speech presenting firemen's medal to Ralph Thurston for services rendered the department. The receipts go to swell the muster fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Live Owl Found in Tree.

Frogs that are found alive in the hearts of trees hundreds of years old must take a back jump. Fire Warden George w Mills of Broad River, cut down great oak, and says he found
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Site for Masonic Temple.

The old Leavenworth property in Waterbury has been sold to a number of men closely connected with the Masonic fraternity who will probably hold it for a committee representing
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

Whist-obituary Notes
 ---A
 John F'oran of New York is spend ing two weeks with his father, Will liam FOran, of this city.
 Mrs. Betts of Willimantic, wife or Rev. Jacob Betts, former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, is spending a few days in Put nam.
 The Cushing Male quartette of Cusn- ing academy. Ashburnham, Mass, gave a concert at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday evening under the au- spices of the Epworth league. The concert was we'll attended and the singing was all that could be desired. --- Funeral of John Goyette.
 The funeral of John Goyette took place at St. Mary's church at o'clock Friday morning. Rev. Father Dyke man officiated at the requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Mary's ceme- tery. MT. Goyette was an old employe of the Putnam street department.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

MT. Prick objects to being called Mn Carnegfe's hired man." and yet MH Carnegie pays good wages to men il the Prick class.-Philadelpli Tele- graph
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
Not q Bad Job.

the Masonic lodges in that city, as { site for a new temple.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
DAMleLSoMi' |

nsers and Wilder Taken to State Pris- s-Athistio AssoeiAtisn's Dance Msn,s Union Tsndsrs Banquet and Reception te Rev. and Mrs. R. g.. GuahUan.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25
6RNIELsON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Cushing Academy Quartstts civss En- joyabIs Concsrt-Trumpst PrssSnted Chief Wilson at Firemen's Big Whist-Obifuary Notes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

Frank Moore and Ralph Wilder were taken to state prison Friday morning by Sl1eriff Sibley. They will serve sen tence for assault on Peter Brady of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-25

By special arrangement there was a meeting during the present week be- tween the court of common council of the city of New London and authOriz- ed representatives of the town of Gro- ton. The Grotonftes submitted a plan whereby the franchise should be vest ed equally betwen New London and Groton. and leased to the lowest bidder in order that the ferry would be run almost wholly for the benefit of the public. both places to share equally in the ownership of the ferry property, Groton to acquire by purchase half of the property owned by New London,
 and managed under a committee <
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
Labor Leaders in Court
Third Time Tomorrow

For the third time this month, Sam
uel Gompers. John Mitchell, and Frank
Morrison, American Federation of
Labor officials charged with contempt
of court. will appear tomorrow morn
ing before Justice Wright. Justice
Wright will hear an application to force
answers from the labor leaders. A mo-
ton will be made by Attorneys Dar-
nngton and Davenport, Of the special
prosecution committee.
Judge Alton B. Parker, former DEM
ocratic candidate for President, will
make an extended plea for the labor
leaders, coming to Washington especial
ly for the hearing. constitutional
right, guaranteed by the Fifth Amend
ment against compelling defendants to
give evidence against themselves will
be relied upon by Judge Parker. He
says that If the labor leaders file an
swers, giving detailed accounts of their
actions, said to be in violation of the
court Injunction, they would practically
be giving evidence against themselves.
Immunity under the statute of limk
tations will be pleaded through Attor-
ney Jackson H. Ralston, associated in
the defense.
Most of the acts said to be in con-
tempt of court occurred more than
three years ago, the labor officials de-
clare. and cannot be the basis of the
present contempt prosecution. To
elect whether they will file formal
answers under oath or reply to
certain submitted interrogatories is
asked of the defendants in the motion
before Justice Wright tomorrow. The
hearing tomorrow will probably be the
last until fall as Justice Wright leaves
Tuesday night upon his summer vaca-
tion and will not return until October.
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
BICYCLES NUMBER
MAKES BOYS GUILT
NATTER OF READING
One Way It's 1909, the
Other It's 6O81, So Expert
Is Called to Decide.

On the manner of reading a number
depends the judgment of Charles
Thompson, thirteen years old, accused
of stealing a bicycle July 25, to which
charge he pleaded not guilty.
Charles story, seconded by his moth
er's testimony, is that the bicycle has
been in possession since the early part
of December. The testimony of the
be substantiated by circumstantial evil
dence.
The boy claims he bought the wheel
from Jimmy Doherty.
why did you repaint the bicycle2
questioned the court.
Because it was all scratched up
when l got it," was the ready answer.
What was the number of the bi-
cycle?" was the next question.
II think 1t was 1909 the last time I
looked at it," answered Charles.
You had better look at 1t again."
suggested Judge De Lacy. Turning to
the prosecuting witness, he asked the
number on the wheel he alleged had
been stolen from him.
Sixty eighty-one, your honor" was
his answer.
On this dispute of numbers the case
seemed SlmpnneQ, ana II was IeIt 20
the number to settle the case. His
honor ordered the boy to read the
number.
Eighteen naught-nine, SIR" he an
swered.
What do you make the number to
be?" asked Judge De Lacy of the prose-
cutting witness
Sixty eighty-one. your honor" was
the answer, after a careful investiga-
ton.
How does this happen?" asked the
judge, perplexed.
please, sir, he read the number up
side down." suggested Charles.
No, sir, your honor" insisted the
prosecuting witness. He read it up
side down.
An examination of the number by sew
eral disinterested persons resulted in
further confusion.
This case will be continued TO Nor
day. In the meantime summon the
agent selling this make of wheel or
some one who knows which way bi-
cycle number should be read" was the
verdict of the court.
The Washington times., 1911-07-30

izing, and many of them buy cheap
milk. l know Of a case where a hos
pltal in the District could have bought
tuberculin tested milk at 28 cents, but
bought untested milk at q cents.
Yet wherever there are milk depots
that can supply pasteurlzed milk the
death rates have decreased. The Oyster
milk depots in Washington have proven
the value OF pasteurized milk. Not one
Of the 200 babies fed there has died"
DR.. Magruder pressed the Importance
Of the question from the dairyman's
point Of view. He said that many of
the cows that are condemned because
they react to the tuberculin test might
be retained In use in the dairies II their
milk was pasteurized.
The remarkable reduction Of the death
rate among infants in New York Is said
to have been caused, in a large degree,
by the milk stations maintained there
by Nathan Straus and similar institu-
tfons maintained by the city of New
York. Walter E. Kruesi, director OF
the Milk and Baby Hygiene Association
of Boston, who has recently visited the
milk stations in New York, said that
the work done there il remarkable.
Every city in the country Is watch
ing New York." he said, "and every
where people are pleased with the pos
sibilities of the milk plants"
The milk stations in Philadelphia have
credit for having reduced the death
rate among infants by IA per cent.
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
NO WORD RECEIVED
OF TRAMP|NG BOY
BY RELATIVES HERE
Left New York Thursday to
Walk to National
Capital.

Relatives here Of Alfred D. Ferguson.
the fourteen-year-old boy who is walk
Ing from New York city to Washing
ton, have not heard from him since last
thursday, when he was in PhiladeIpnia.
his uncle, William ]. Slater, and his
aunts' Miss Elizabeth NJ. Ferguson and
MISS Laura Ferguson. who live at -
New Jersey avenue southeast, said this
afternoon they had heard no other time
OF his possible arrival here except next
tuesday, as was given them from Phila-
delphia. The boys father is keeping I'm
touch with him.
Young Ferguson left his home at no
WaVerley place, New York, last Thurs
day a week ago, and has been trudging
toward the Capital by way of PhiIadel-
phla ever since. He walks most of the
time, although he occasionally. gets a
mt from passing farm wagon or
automobile.
He has ridden short distances on all
manner Of vehicles, including a thrilling
ride behind motorcyclist. Taking no
money with him, he has been earning
MS lodging and meals by doing chores
along the way.
While in Philadelphia young Ferguson
said that on his arrival in Washington
he will call on President Taft, after
which he is to visit awhile at the home
of his relatives.
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
Colored Man Hit by
Brick; Assailant Held

AS the result OF a street brawl last
night at Virginia avenue and Twen-
ty-first street, Benjamin Edwards,
colored. thirty-six years old, of 2421
Georgia avenue, is in a serious con-
dition at the Episcopal Eye, Ear, and
Throat Hospital with a deep cash
over his left eye, where he was hit
by a brick, and Bernard Price, thirty
five years old, also colored, occupies
cell in the Third precinct station.
Edwards walked to the hospital for
treatment. The physicians operated
on him. He will lose the sight of his
left eve, according to statements
made by physicians this morning
A lookout was sent broadcast for
Price early this morning, and he was
later arrested by Precinct Detective
Embry and Sergeant Brown of the
Third precinct. He Is charged with
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
Rev. Zimmerman, Stricken
In Study, Seriously Ill

The Rev. Albert H. Zimmerman,
temporary pastor of the Western Pres
byterian Church, who was stricken
with nervous breakdown yesterday, is
said to be much improved this morning
Physicians at the Washington Asylum
Hospital state he is seriously i'll and
q may be many weeks before he will
be able to leave the institution.
Dr. Zimmerman was found uncon-
scious sitting at his desk in the church
study. He was treated by DR.. Lewis
and DR.. Seneca B. Balm, the family
physician, and was sent later to the
Washington Asylum Hospital.
Dr. Zimmerman, formerly pastor of
the Presbyterian Church at Cumber-
land, Nd. has occupied the pulpit of
the Rev. J. H. Durham in the Western
Presbyterian Church since the latter
has been on his vacation. He recently
returned from an extended lecture tour
and overwork is said to be the cause of
his nervous collapse. With Mrs. Zim-
norman he has resided at 1908 Girard
street since he has been in Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-07-30
HELIGOLAND WILL
BE GIBRALTAR OF
*. GERMAN EMPIRE
Islands Command Entrances
to Ports of Hamburg
and Bremen.

Government officials in Washington.
especially those of the Navy Depart
ment. are interested in reports on the
fertilization of the Island OF Heligolapd
by the German empire. The Island
commands the entrances to the great
ports Of Hamburg and Bremen, and the
plans indicate means Of defense that
Will make 1t. 1t is declared. another
Gibraltar.
1t Is regarded as the most important
sea forces. The island is to be formally
taken over by the German government
tomorrow, and its conversion into a
great fortress will be commenced at
once. 1t will be manned with q large
force Of troops, and will be constantly
supplied with a supply of ammunition
sufficient for any emergency.