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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT
 THAMEsViLLT PAPER MILL
Manager Eilers Resisns-Harry M. Baker Comes from General Offices as Cashier.

F. B. Eilers, who has been manager at the local plant at Thamesville of the American Strawboard company resigned on Saturday, and the posi- tion of manager has been abolished as the executive conduct of the local plant is now vested in Harry M. Baker, who has just been sent here as cash fer, and Supt. Frank Briggs, who has held that position here since August.
 The newly appointed cashier has been with the company for a dozen years and in that time has had a wide range of experience, both in the office and mill work. He has been located long est at the general offices in Akron, Ohio, and has held a position which allowed him to be sent to various points as deemed best. For a time he was at the New York offices, and he was also in charge of one of the company's mills at Winchester, Vir- ginia, from which he came here. He is a Virginian by birth.
 The resignation of Manager EilCNs was followed by the resignation of Master Mechanic M. Stone and Chief Engineer Charles Caulfield. J. Oliver Armstrong, who has been cashier, con tinues as assistant cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
BOY lNcORRIGIBLE.
Removed from Homo Surroundings for His Own Good, But Will Not Stay in Institutions,

Louis Pryzgodda, 14 year old Polish boy, who was committed from New London to the county home at Preston three weeks ago, and who soon after escaped. only to be recap tured and taken to the St. JOseph's school at Deep River, made his second escape Saturday, when he came to New London. The youth was apprehended at the home of his brother on Fourth street, East New London, Monday night by Sheriff Martin. Tuesday morning he was returned to the school.
 Young Pryzgodda was committed to the county home because of his sur roundings at the home in Fourth street maintained entirely by the youngsters g brother. The boys father is dead. his mother is in the retreat at Middle town, and the lad was neglected. A few days after arriving at the home Pryzgodda escaped and came to New London, where he was taken into GUS today a day or two later at his former home. Rev Father Crowley interested himself in the boys case at this time and secured his admission to the Deep River Catholic school. where he re- mained until Saturday. The lad came to New London then, but he was not located by Sheriff Martin until Mon- day night.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
HORSE EXHAUSTED.
Dropped in Market Street and Refus
 ed to Get Up,

A horse belonging to a West Side butcher dropped to the stret late Tues day afternoon in Main street, near Market, was gotten to its feet. but fell again on the slope going down into Market street. Here it seemed ready to give up the struggle. for when prod ded up again it's hindquarters swayed around in a helpless manner and the animal sank to the stones again and fiopped over fiat on it's side.
 Horsemen. in the crowd gave the yer dict that 1t was completely exhausted by overdriving, and one man hustled off to telephone to the police and the humane agent.
 Before either could arrive the owner of the horse. who had been summoned by telephone. arrived, and induced the weary beast to get on its feet again and walk stiffy away.
 Mercifully the wagon was not at- tached to 1t this time. but was run down into Water street and left stand . ing there. while the horse was led away, it is hoped, to have good rest.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
VERDICT FOR TROLLEY COMPANY
Jury Finds For Croton Stongon Road in Damage Suit Brought by John G. Cift-Next Trial Before Superior Court is on J. I. Crutenden's Claim For Commission For Selling Pine Island to Morton F. Plant.

1t took the jury in the Gift vs. Groton and Stonington Street Railway company a little over an hour on Tuesday to reach verdict, and when they came in at 4.15 in the afternoon they reported a verdict for the de- fendant This defeats the attempt of the plaintiff, John G. Gift, of Groton, to obtain greater damages from the trolley road than the $175 which he had previously accepted in settlement with Vice President B. F. Williams signing release which was produced in court by the defendants.
 On the final day of the taking of testimony Benjamin F. Holmes, 8 brother -in-iaw of MT. Gift. paid in to the court the sum of SITS, represent ing what the trolley company had paid under the settlement they made. This presumably will now be returned to the plaintiff.
 The morning hours of court on Tues day were all taken with the argu- ments of counsel, Attorneys Avery ar6 Gallup speaking for the trolley road and Attorney Rathbun for the plain tiff Judge Shumway began his charge to the jury at f2.S4 and the case was in their hands by 1.90 o'clock
 Suit Over Real Estate Commission.
 The next case to be tried is that ir
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

which Joseph I. Cruttenden of Nor wich brings suit against John j. Will liams of New York and Stamford, claiming s10,00O damages for failure to pay a commission Oh the sale of Pine Island to Morton F. Plant.
 The attorneys in this case were waiting in court Tuesday afternoon to take up the trial in ease the jury should have rendered an early verdict In the Gift case. The Cruttehden vs Williams trial will begin this morning Brown & Perkins appearing for MT Cruttenden, Fessenden and Carter foi MT. Williams.
 It Is the claim that Mfr. Williams employed MT. Cruttenden as ah agent to sell Pine Island and that MT. Crut- tenden secured MT. Plant as a custom CT. Subsequently MT. Williams made the sale direct to MT. Plant and de- clined to pay Mir. Cruttenden the com mission he claimed. By the purchase of the island MT. Plant extinguished z right of way over his Eastern PUin estate, and the sum which he paid fol Pine Island was about $20,000. The bank account of Mir. Militant In the First National bank of Stam ford has been attached, also thre' tracts of land in Stamford and on, ] large tallyho coach.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
PERSONAL

Joseph Rivers of F1tchville has been the guest of relatives in Uncasvi1le.
 Mir. and Mrs. Michael O'Neill (Sa- rah Mahoney) have returned from their wedding trip.
 Mrs. Charles Murdock of South Windham was the guest Tuesday ot her aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Kinney, a member of the household at the John- son home.
 Charles Hope has resumed his duties at the Central Vermont station ifi Montyille, after a weeks vacation spent hunting with friends in Ray= mond Hill in Montville Center.
 Dr. and Mrs. Ludwig Biach with their little son and daughter, sailed Tuesday from New York for Europe and will make their home in Joseph stahl, Bohemia, where Dr. Biach will be associated in business with his brother at Carmonos.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

Only extreme poverty. a traveller says, will drive a Bulgarian into do- mestic service. AS rule, widows are the only servants to be got, and they will become cooks or housemaids only if they may bring all their family with them. Servants insist upon being in- troduced to and shaking hands with all visitors, and will leave upon the least rebuke. The only way to keep them is to let their wages fall into a-- rears. So strong is the sentiment | against doing anything in the nature | of menial work that l know of case where a girl refused to fetch medicine from the chemist for her own mother But the same girl would work in a strangers garden or do needleworl because these occupations are con-
 sidered honorable for Bulgarian wo- | men,"
 1 Bulgaria's awakening, according te
 the London Chronicle, might almost be
 called an awakening from the dead
 ''The disappearance and resurrection | of Bulgaria." says Sir Charles Eliot
 ''are probably without parallel in his- tory. For mere than 300 years th,
 national life was suspended. In 183.
 Kingiake proceeded from Belgrade t, Censtantineple and must have passed
 straight across Bulgaria. Yet, in tn, known description ot his travels
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
PUBLIC MARKETS FOR CHICAGO
One in Consestsd Center Proved suc-
 cess-More Under Consideration.

Chicago, Nov. 19.-Resolutions were ad0pate2 at last nights meeting of the city council, calling on Mayor Harri- son to appoint a committee of seven to report on the feasibility of public markets in densely populated portions of the city as means of lessening the cost of living.
 1t was pointed out that a market re- gently established in the congested Ghetto district had proven success in that it had been shown that com medities could be purchased cheaper at a public market than other place>
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
MISSION WORK.
Central Baptist Church Began Special Meetings-Immigration Topis Tues day.

The observance of mission week at the Central Baptist church was begun on Tuesday evening with a special meeting, at which there was a good attendance, and at which the pro- gramme was arranged by Mrs. A. T. Utley.
 She had called to her aid group of five ladies, who spoke upon the general topic of Immigration They present. ed different phases of the subject in an informing way that made the meet ing enjoyable and instructive. The following participated: Mrs. B. Davies, Causes for Leaving Countries; Miss Jennie Spencer, The Laws That Gov ern Their Rejection at Ellis Island: Mrs. r. A. Mitchell, Conditions Into Which They Come; Mrs. s. s. Threh- er Yearly Increase and Distribution; Mrs. Lucius Brown, Moral, Social and Political Effects Upon Our Country.
 In the afternoon the Ladies Benev- olent union held it's meeting at the church, also considering the topic of Missions, in which the leader was Mrs. c c. Gildersleeve. Various ladeis par ticipated in the discussion of missions in China, among the negroes and to the Indians.
 Mormonism is the topic for the church meeting this evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

The past councillors association of the Daughters of America of the state will be entertained this (Wed- nesday) evening in Junior Mechanics
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

New York papers note that MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Sherrill George Bar ker Gibbs) of 20 East Sixty-fifth street. who arrived on the Amerika, are at the Gotham. to remain until some time in December.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
MIDNIGHT SONS.
Their Second Annual Dance Was a
 Great Success.

The Midnight Sons gave their sec ond annual dance Tuesday evening in Olympic hall with an attendance which taxed the hall to Its utmost capacity. Prof Jeremiah P. Holland ohiciated as floor director and music was rendered by the Collins orchestra. their singing numbers being especially pleasing. The event was in every way enjoyable and highly successful. The committee In charge was composed of Joseph Sulli- van, Tony Bernard, Julian Futile
 Raymond O'Neil and Edward McNulty
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
APPOINTED c. T. A. u.
 COUNTY DIRECTOR,
William H. McGuinness is Named by Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald, State Presi dent.

At the meeting of St. Mary's T. A. and B. society Tuesday evening In I. A. B. hall the principal business was the report of the committee in charge of the three days festival which is to mark the sgd anniversary of the society. It is planned to make the occasion notable one and the committee is hard at work to insure success. Several applications for membership are on hand.
 President W. H. McGuinness has been appointed county director of the c. T. A. U by President Rev. J I. Fitzgerald of Poquonoc. MT. McGuin- ness attended a board meeting at Hotel Garde. Hartford, on Monday, when it was planned for the c. T. A. U. to contribute $1.OOO Jan. to the St. Agnes home.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
NEW STREET SIGNS.
A. L. Peale Pushing Matter of Better Ones for Norwich.

The matter of new street signs has been taken up with Mayor Murphy by Arthur L. Peale, who secured the sam pie sign which was displayed Monday evening at the Board of Trade meet ing. This blue sign with white letters is such as has been adopted in many Massachusetts towns which pay atten- tion to the looks of their streets.
 Mayor Murphy, it was stated Tues day, had expressed warm approval of this type of sign.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
INTEREST IN FARM READING.
Agricultural Documents Exceed Other
 Government Issues.

Washington, Nov. 1s.-The volume of business of the department of agri- culture in educating the farmer in- volved the mailing of 34,O06,000 docu- tneHts and other printed matter,
 In addition the superintendent Of public documents, who sells govern ment publications at their cost plus 10 per cent, sold s18,O00 worth of depart ment of agriculture documents. The total is said to be more than all the other government documents put to- gether
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

A strong effort is being made by leading business men of Uncasville to have the New London Gas and Elec- tric company extend it's electric light ing from Quaker Hill to UncaSville.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
HARTFORD PROPOSES
 TO EXTEND ITS LINES.
Court of Common Couneil Wants tc
 Annex West Hartfo,-ds

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 19.-Ehe Segls lative committee of the court of com mon council at its meeting tonight re- ported on a proposition whereby thl city will be enlarged by taking in the town of West Hartford.
 This would create three more voting districts and give the town the bene- fit of the city government, fire and police protection, etc, but the town would still conduct its own schools.
 The abolition of the present form of city government is also being consid- cred, the plan being to have the city business conducted by board of al dermen, instead of joint board as at present
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
ADV. BROUGHT RATS.
Cage at Drug Store Was Supplied Through Bulletin Want Column.

In the window at the drug store of the Lee & Osgood company on Tues day was large cage with dozen or more rats in 1t that attracted much attention. Incidentally the rats were advertising means that could be used for their own destruction. as could be seen from the name of the new rat killer displayed on the cage.
 What was not so plain to be seen was that these same rats were a proof of the efficiency of Bulletin Want Ads, When the rats were needed an adv. offering to pay so much per rat was inserted in The Bulletin. It was not long before the first one was brought in Saturday morning, and the stock has continued to grow to the present collection of rats of assorted sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
.Mhb&Ms&1. DeVVD
 .ylzEZZEiLKSzazaS

'Eothen," he makes no a1lusion to that country or its inhabitants Even forty years ago (written in l90O) the name Bulgarian was almost unknown and every educated person coming from that country called himself a Greek as a. matter of course"
 Servia has been described as the peasant state of Europe. The Serb is a man of primitive emotions and sim pie tastes. With the exception of Bel grade there are few towns in Servia worthy of the name. Practically the whole population dwells on the land, husbandry and pig rearing being the staple industries. A system of peasant proprietorship prevails. Servia has practically no poor. Every grown man in Servia can claim five acres of land from the government, and this land and its produce are exempt from all claim for debt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Thomas E. Watson Indicted.

Augusta, Ga, Nov. 19.-Thomas x. Watson, at one time presidential can- didate of the populist party, now edi- tor and publisher of the Watson JeS- fersonian," was indicted tonight by a federal grand jury on a charge of sending obscene matter through the United States mails. The charges were preferred in connection with ar ticles which appeared in the maga- zine under Mir. Watson's signa>Jre, bitterly arraigning Catholicism.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

After January 1, the new law gov erning the sale of goods of both dry and liquid measure will go into effect and then no short measure is to be expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Drowned Herself at Revere Beach.

Boston, Nov. 19.-A well dressed woman walked deliberately into the ocean at Revere Beach today while a number of persons looked on in amusement, believing she was carrying out a dare or paying a wager. When the water had reached slightly above her waist she was seen to throw her self beneath the surface, The police bearing the name of a Brooklyn, N r., eye specialist was found in her clothing
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
WEDDING,
Mur-hy-MoCaffrey.

Monday evening Patrick Murphy and Miss Mary K McCaffrey wers united in marriage in St. Patrick's church by Rev. T. A. Gr7lmbiey. The bridesmaid was Miss Sarah A. Me- Caffrey, a sister of the bride, and the best man was Patrick Cornell. Both the bride and her maid were gowned in tailor made suits and wore picture hats. After a tour Mr. and Mrs. Mur- p91y will reside on Mechanic street. Ths groom, who is a native of Springfield, is a member of the police force, and at one time was foreman in the street department. He resided at Ne, 132 Boswell avenue, The bride, who is tias daughter of MF, and Mrs, James Mo- Caffrey, has passed aii her life iR Ner- wich and was employed iH the silk mili on the West Side,
 Adamik-Laseh,
 Fhs marriage ef Thomas Adamik and Miss Anne Lasch took place eR MeR- day morning at Sf. Jeseph's church, the pastor, Rev. I. MaciejeWski, per forming the ceremony. Both bride and groom are natives of Poland, the for mer residing at Is Sherman street and the latter at 149 Yaatic street. The groom is employed in 8 mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Five Killed in Prison Revolt.

Rochefort, France, Nov. 19.-Five persons were killed and three wound ed in a revolt which took place in the prison here today. Prisoners overpowered their guards and shot to death the warden and his wife. An officer and sailor who went to the as- sistance of the warden were danger ously wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Mothers as Guests.

Tho Sodalitas of Broadway church has planned for their next meeting to have the mothers of the members as guests, arranging a social evening to follow the regular meeting, in which the mothers will be shown just what the society is doing and how 1t is of value in an instructive and an enter tainihg way to its members
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Victory for American Hors.s

New York, Nov 1s.-The United States scored a brilliant victory in the international jumping contest for officers of all nations at the horse show today. taking first, second and third honors in field of 23, contain ing representatives of England, Can- ada, Holland and Belgium.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

To date s74.12o has been contributed by the churches of the diocese toward the building fund of St. Agnes home for dependent infants. Already Cath olic women's clubs throughout the state have begun to provide for the tiny garments to be needed for the little waifs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Donskin on Woman's Arm.

Chicago, Nov. 19. - Announcement was made at South Side hospital to- day of the successful outcome of g case of skin grating in which a large piece of the skin of a skye terrier was placed over a wound on the arm oi Mrs. H. w. Johnson of Menominee Wis. The wound had been left after an operation for tubercular cancer The operation is said to be the frs of It's kind ever performed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
REZNOR REFLECTOR HEATERS

These odorless gas heaters turn cold to comfort. diffusing radiance throughout the room like the golden glow of a gorgeous sunset For cozy chat light the Reznor, other lights will not be necessary. Enjoy the comfort of a fireplace with the work and the dirt eliminated. One of the little fel- lows will guarantee a comfortable bathroom for that morning dip. Prices s2.50 and s3.5o.
 The Thermax Gas Iron does the work with ease and greatest known econo- my. Manufactured to sell at $350. Our price only s2.25 each, complete with tubing. Cranes famous "Statite" gas tubing. the best by test" 7c per foot. The incomparable Ruud instan- taneous water heater and gas tank heaters always on demonstration.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
AutochemicaI CaIIed.

The autochemical was called out Monday afternoon for a fire supposed to be in Mohegan park, near Rockwell street. but upon arrival there it was found that park employees were burn ing over tract of land and were watching 1t. A teacher in the Broad street school sent in the alarm.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
No State Lines in Commerce.

Washington, Nov. 19-"There should be no such thing as a state line in the commercial interests of the Unitr ed States" declared Chairman A. S. Prouty of the interstate commerce commission in his address of welcome at the opening here today of the 24th annual convention of the National As- sociation of Railway Commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
suasriar Court Mattars.

fR the case of Kenure vs, BraiAard & Armstrong in the superior court a demurrer has been oveFruled by Judge ShuHaway,
 An appeal has been taken in tine ease ef HeHdFiek vs, Lawe. in which the judgment was against Lewe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Wisconsin Man As Arbitrator

Washington, Nov. 19.-The president has designated Henry l.. James oi Wisconsin. assistant chief of the di- vision of Latin-American affairs of the state department, as one of the arbi- traitors in a controversy between the government of Ecuador and the Guay. aquil & Quito Railway Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Two Lives Lost by Earthouake.

Mexico City, Nov. 19.-For four min
 utes today long undulating waves of
 an earthquake rocked the city, but
 without doing great damage The disturbance resulted in the loss of only two lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
FUN ERALS.
Barbara Beeman.

The funeral of Barbara Beeman, the infant daughter of Maybelle Chase and Arthur A. Beeman, was held from the home of her parents. No. AZ Grove street, Tuesday afternoon. There were many beautiful floral forms, Rev. P. c. Wright oflciated at the services, and also at the grave in Yantic cem- etery. Undertaken Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Wilson Visits Governor General.

Hamilton. Bermuda, Nov. Iy.-Pres- ident-elect Wilson today paid an of ficial visit to the governor general, Lieut.-Gen. Sir George M. Bullock. Later he had tea with the army off cers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Timothe Mailloux.

At 7.30 o'clock Tuesday morning the funeral of Timothe Mailloux was held from the home of Joseph Bedard. No. 65 West Main street, and was attend ed by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev J. H. Broderick oficiated at the services in St. Patrick's church. The bearers were Joseph A. George, G. H. Stanton, Albert Laberge, Joseph Legum, John Lavalle and Joseph Cad bois. The body was sent to Danielson on the 9.25 train and burial was in the family plot there. Relatives ac- companied the body. Undertaken Hourigan had charge of the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

end the distress of catarrh. coughs, croup and colds. or money back. DIS tributed by The Lee & Osgood O. and druggists everywhere.
 Booths HYOMEI (pronounce It High -o-me) is Australian Eucalyptus and other grand antiseptics. It con tains no cocaine or other injurious drugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Enqaqemsnt Announced.

The engagement of Mrs. Olive M. Carlson of New London to George A. Perkins of Norwich Town is announce ed.-New London Day
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
New Prasidant Elaotad.

Madrid, Nov. 19.-Senor Moret y Prendergast, the ex-premier. was to- day unanimously elected president of the chamber of deputies.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

This Wednesday, evening the Rock vile Boys club is to give the play, The Town Committee, written by John Mckinley of Norwich. In the vaude- vile, Arthur R. Blackledge, now of New London, will sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
kniqhts of kinq Arthur,

of King Arthur of Trinity ehuFeh have been called together for their annual meeting eR Thursday. A supper is te De served
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20
Adamik-Laseh,
New Traffic erdiaaaes Mailed.

The police department has just mail ed the new traffic ordinances to a long list of owners or users of horses and vehicles. Over S59 notices were sent Ouk
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-20

An automobile party including Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Douglass and a friend and MT and Mrs. Charles D. White came from Groton to Norwich in pr. Douglass car Tuesday. returning aft or dinner