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Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
WILL VISIT NORWICH BEFORE RETURNING TO MALTA. Prominent Italian Now Taking Long Fast in Boston Will Be Guest of c. C, Haskell.

In a short time c. c. Haskell is ex- pecting a visit from AgostinO Levan- gin of Sliema, Malta, who is now in this country fasting for science. He greatly improved his health by such treatment and is an enthusiast on the subject MT. Haskell received the fol- lowing letter from MT. Levanzin last December, dated Sliema, Malta:
 Dear Sir: I have read your book Perfect Health, and Dr. Dewey's books with great interest and benefit. I have recently done a fast of 40 days and my wife one of 33 days. with marked suc- cess, as I have cured a long standing neura stheni,a and my wife dyspepsia, constipation and insomnia. I have now started on my Review and other pa pers a smart propaganda in favor of this marvellous cure, and intend short ly to publish a book in Italian on the subject. So l wish to know if you have some other cures effected by means of fasting and if you can afford to send me some valuable information for my work and propaganda pur- poses. Your photo for publication will also oblige. With best wishes and repects,
 Yours truly,
 BOOSTING LEVANZIN, B.A.C.FP.L.
 Editor Natala, Pres. Inter. Asso.
 Pharmacists.
 A remarkable experiment and one in which Agostino Leyanzin, a young Italian lawyer from the island of Nal ta, is sacrificing his comfort and pos sibly his life. Is being made at the Carnegie Institute Nutritian Labora- tory on Villa street, RoXbury, Mass.
 Confined in the respiration caIori- meter, the young man will endeavor to go without food of any sort for a peri cd of 50 days, while the scientists and students of the institution study the effects on his system. He has already lasted for eight days.
 AgOstino Levanzin was brought, to this country expressly for the expert ment. In his own land his feats Of fasting in the interests of science gain ed considerable mention among sci entists, and he was chosen at his own request for the experiment now being made-one which has never been sue cessfully accomplished. and one which is believed to be impossible by many physicians.
 During the experiment, which is be- ing conducted under the personal su- pervision of Prof. Francis Gano Bene- dict, the laboratory chiefs a most care ful watch will be kept, the idea of the experiment being to determine upon just what the body will subsist. The blood. the heart, lungs. brain nerves, in fact all of the organs and the various branches of the human system will each receive special at tention, and if successful the experi- ment promises to be of priceless worth to science.
 A careful record of all observations will be kept and jealously guarded un- til the experiment has run it's length whatever that may ba
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
Rev. William Henry Starr.


 Rev. William Henry Starr died ear iy Monday in Providence. He was a son of the late William Holt. Starr of New London and was IT years old. Rev. MT. Starr was born in Groton. but went away from that section early in lie He graduated from Wesleyan university in 1859 and entered the Methodist Episcopal ministry. He held pastorates in several places in the southern New England conference. among them being Providence and East Greenwich. For the past ten years he had been superintendent of schools at Johnstan, R. L. a suburb or Providence. He suffered shock four weeks ago. and another one a week ago Saturday.
 A widow, who Is critically i'll, and son and daughter survive. Rev Harris G. Starr. pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church at New Haven Is the son. Mrs. Wood, wife of Dr. Arthur Wood of Providence, is the daughter. A brother. Charles F, Starr, and two sisters, Miss Eliza b Starr and Mrs. Henry c. Fuller re- side in New London, The body will be brought to New London for burial
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
REPUBLICANS SELECT SCHOOL BOARD
Principal Tnrel Shepard B. Palmer and Herbert M Lerou Will Be The Three First Board Under Consolidation -Unanimously Chosen-F. w. Cary Outlines The Qualifications Needed.

educator. He should be unmercenary, not looking fer a salary for himself or his friends. He should be a parent, having children In the schools, and in this way have a parents interest in their proper administration. Consider ing the responsibilities coming upon him, he. should be a man in whom the people have confidence, and he should be college graduate. one who has passed through every educational sys- tenn and had a comprehensive grasp of the subject.
 Harmeny Should Be Secured.
 He should, moreover, be a progress sive man. one desiring improvement, and fitted to bring harmony between the districts and the Free Academy, and to remove the barrier, if one ex- lsted. between the schools and the Academy. The right man should alse be a ready speaker, hene able te give lucid and clear explanation when h. qufrfes are made at town meetings up- on school subjects, and he should have had experience in teaching, here and elsewhere, SC that he should be ther oughly acquainted with the different methods:
 Neminates Principal Tirrell. As one filling every enc of these qualifications he presented the name of H. A. Tirrell, principal of the Norwich Free Academy; and the nomination drew generous applause.
 8. B. Palmer Nominated.
 John McWilliams arose and stated his full agreement with all that had been said about the qualifications needed, and he had name in mind of one well fitted. having served six years en the school board with credit, man of resourceful mind, and in fact he knew of ne qualifications, MT. Me Williams said, which Shepard B. Pal mer was lacking. and he nominated him.
 Two Nominations Explained A question from Grosvenor Ely brought out the fact that MT. McWll- Hams was net nominating in oppesi- ton to MT. Tirreil, but Intended te offer the second name on the board. A unanimous vote for Mir. T1rrell was then passed and the same for MT. Pal mer, and they were declared neminat- ed.
 F, H. Fess Neminatss Mir. LsrOu.
 Acting School Visiter Frank H. Foss spoke in endorsement of what had been said about the qualifications for the candidates, and said that although 1 he realized we were approaching con 1 selidatien, and district lines were to be | forgotten, yet he thought that the | West Side, which contained about one third of the children. ought to be represented, and he was to propose the name of a successful business man of 1 that section. one long identified with the West Chelsea district, and the man who was as much or more in- strunental than any other man in cir eulating the original petition which opened the way towards consolidation He presented the name of Herbert M Lerou, who was duly elected by unan- 1 imous vote.
 l Clerk Holbrook made the motion that the town committee be authorized to fiyy any vacanRies occurring, and the meeting adjourned after twen- 1 ty-fiYe minute session.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
PERSONAL

Herman Bruekner Is spending the week In New York
 Charles c. Treat has returned from visit in South Manchester.
 Rev: George R. Atha of Greten was a visiteF In this city Tuesday.
 Fred T. Lane of Norwich spent the week end with Mystic relatives.
 Miss Gladys Latimer of Montville is visiting friends in PeHghkeepsie.
 Capt. c: T. Potter is at his bHnga- low on the water front at Neank.
 Thomas slattery of Bridgeport Is at his home in Norwich, recovering frem illness.
 Miss Angie Stanton of Norwich has been the guest of Mrs. Christopher Morgan of Mystic.
 Miss Fannie Raymond of Mentville has been the guest of Miss Emma Whaliey of Mantle.
 Miss Alice Campbell of Hanover was the guest of Mrs. Joseph Daniels at Essex over the week end
 Post cards have been received from Mrs. Charles Treat. who Is visiting her sister in Goldsbero, N. c.
 Mrs. A. T. Boon of Norwich was in Mantle Monday locking after her sufns mer cottage in Pine Grove.
 Mrs. Edward c. Hammond of Wa terford, who is at Woodstock, is ex- peeted home by the end of this month.
 MT. and Mrs. LeRoy Graeey, who have been living in Brattlebero for d year, have moved to Quaker Hill and will occupy a cottage at Best View far the summer
 Norwich relatives learn that Rev. and Mrs. Dwight c. Stone of Stening ton, who have been spending several months in Europe and the Holy Land, will sail from England for New York en May 46.
 There is local interest in the an- nouncement that Miss Ruth Bentley, daughter of the late Andrew J. Bentley of New London, was one of a class of eight recently graduated from the nurses training school of St. Joseph s hospital, Willimantie. Miss Bentley will rest for brief time before enter ing upon her professional duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Good Vaudeville and Motion Pietur.

Geed Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.
 The programme Of vaudeville and motion pictures offered al tho Audi 2 tsrium for the first half of the week s one ef merit. and good sized houses FRse.ed the nsg bill Monday afternoon and evening. The headline attraction is the work of the Three Sherry Girls, who present an act in the line of mu- Eirsl comedy. including singing, danc- ing and costums changes.
 Newport and Stirk offer nonsensi- cal absurdify. You're Next, laugh from start 10 finish The third number Of the bill is the clever and graceful roller skating act Of the Great Mono han. who features his skating doll and does a novel turn on barrel. The motion pictures are of the usual high order. the feature film being Blazing the Trail, in two reels. depicting the adventures Of a band of pioneers with the Apaches in the Arizona desert,
 There has been installed a mercury arc rectifier. an invention which has recently solved a problem that has puzzled electrical engineers for years, nAmelg. that of transforming an alter hating current of electricity to direct current. The device gives from 10, 600 to i2.5e9 candle power, which Is six to eight thousand candle power more than any 0f the old style arcs in town. This machine is placed in the Audi torium lobby. where it may be seen in operation. and 1t is worth taking trip to see it. as it-is the only one used for this purpose in the city. and possibly @ fha SlsS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
WOMEN WORKERS ASSEMBLE
 IN STATE CONVENTION
Halle Club Represented at Meeting on
 Tuesday in New Haven.

Delegates from different parts of the state were in New Haven Tues day attending the 22d annual reunion of the Connecticut Association of Wo- men Workers The Halle club of this city had Miss Mary DeCelles and Miss Jennie Clifford as its delegates, with others of the club members as visit CTS.
 The conference was held at the City nissien with the Alpha and Violet clubs. A meeting of the council and the regular afternoon session opened at 8 o'clock. The evening meeting was held In the same place.
 The Violet club provided lunch at it's reems in the Y. W. c. A. building, Supper was served at o'clock in the City mission auditorium.
 Arrangements were made for more than 1e0 visiting delegates present frem different parts of the state. Miss Jean Hamilton, the general secretary of the Girls club for the eastern sec ten of the United States. attended and spoke at both the afternoon and evening sessions. At the close of the afternoon sssion visit was made te Yale uliversiy under competent guides.
 After the business meeting at Fl; there was held at o'clock an ented- tainment given the delegates by the Alpha club at it's hall In the City Mis- sien building,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
LAUNCH THAMES RIVER
 BOATS THIS. WEEK
Yantie and Shetucket Will Take the Water at Noank-Laraest of Their Type Ever Built in the State.

The Yantic and the Shetucket. the tWin-screW, double-de motor boats of the Thames Navigation Co, which will ply between Norwich and New London the coming summer, are practically completed at the yards of Robert Palmer at Noank, and will be launched soon, probably the latter part of this weekfi The work now go- ing on is finishing and trimming. The boats will be lowed to Mystic. where the Lathrop company will install the motors of 100 horse power. The two screws are operated independent of each other. The motors are already completed and ready to install at once. They are the internal combustion type of gas motor and are far superior to the old-style steam engine. The power plant will he entirely out of sight and the new motors do away with the smoke dirt and other disagreeable fea lures of the steam engine.
 The boats are the largest allowed under the motorboat laws. being 65 feet in length. of 25-foot beam and g. foot depth of hold. The capacity is about $50 passengers, They are the largest of the type ever built in the state.
 The boats will be put into commis- sion for the first time on boat race day, June 21, when they will take crowds to the Harvard race. On the next day the regular schedule will go into effect. The boats will leave New London and Norwich, at g and Il a. m. and l. and p. m. Owing to the fact that stormy weather, fogs, etc., would interfere with the mainte- nance of the regular schedule, it has been decided inadvisable to run out side New London. Between the two cities there will probably be but one stop, although if business warrants it there will be others. It is planned to give a good, reliable service between Norwich and New London and at a price which will draw a big patron age.
 The boats are trim and neat in ap- pearance and are adapted to just this sort of service. They are built with the idea in mind of giving the public a service of safety, reliability, conven- fence and pleasure.
 The Thames Navigation company, of which Avery C. Smith of this city and James C. Warr are soel owners, operates in Florida line of five boats under the name of the Biscayne Nav igation company. MT Smith is mak- ing daily trips to Noank to watch the progress of the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08

Between 75 and 10e members of the party were in attendance on Tuesday evening at the tewn hall for the re- publican caucus to nominate the three candidates fer the town school beard under the new system of school con- selidatien, which gees inte effect after the June eleetien.
 The three names presented were all elected without opposition and with the general feeling that in Principal H. A. Tirrell of the Norwich Free Acad- enay, Shepard B. Palmer and Herbert M. Eereu, the nominees, a particularly strong trio ef candidates had been chosen.
 Edwin l.. Burnap, chairman of the town committee, called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock and spoke briefly of the purpose of the meeting, after which he called for nominations for chairman, for which John H. Barnes was nominated and elected.
 Chairman Barnes Speaks.
 Mir. Barnes was greeted with ap- piause as he took the chair. On tab let when the Coliseum at Rome was excavated, he told his hearers, were discovered the letters N. s. TN, which being translated meant "No speech tonight" and that would be his motto for the evening. But he wanted to call attention to some matters of great importance. In the minds of some pee- pie it is a question whether We shall be able to assimilate the many fer eigners being dumped upon these shores, but the puelie school system will be the melting pot, he declared, to turn these into Amer iean citizens, ' and as leng as 1t is lao hrrt aIyea care of the assimilation of these for eign hordes. Over 9e towns have talk en advantage of the school censelida- tien laws, and cur beard of selectmen have chosen te make the town school committee te consist of six members. According to the statutes there are at least 29 different matters which can come up before the beard. Their duties are vast in number and it Is Of the utmost importance te select men of experience and those who intend te de their duty, since a nomination was equivalent to an election.
 After Charles s. HoIbrpek had been nominated and elected clerk he head the call for the meeting and Frederick w: Cary came te the front te make the first nomination.
 s4oo,o0o In School Buildings.
 This was the first caucus, he said, since the tewn voted for school con solidation, and the task before the men to be placed upon this board will be much greater than if the schools were already running under censolida- tien. It will be their work to combine fifteen heterogeneous districts. Un- der their care will be school building property worth s4o0,egO. They will succeed about 7T different officials About s10e,eo0 was spent in the town for schools in the past year, that amount having grown by ssO,000 tC s40,e00 since twelve years ago. Under consolidation 1t is hoped that economy will be effected, but we want good schools, and the man fitted to be or this board at this important time should be possessed of certain qualifi- cations, which MT, Cary proceeded tC outline.
 Qualifications Needed.
 He should first of all be an expert
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
Incidents in Society

Mrs. Leonard O. Smith is in Phila- delphia.
 Miss Ada l.. Richards has returned from spending the winter in Boston.
 Miss Clarissa Pierson of New York is the guest of Miss Pauline Chase.
 Mrs. Frederick w. Cary entertained the Tuesday Bridge club this week.
 The Dickens club met on Tuesday afternoon with Miss Mabel s. Webb.
 Mrs. George D. Colt of Broadway en- tertained at bridge on Tuesday after noon in honr of Mrs. Walter Camp of Portland.
 MT. and Mrs. Murray Warner, who have spent the winter months in Nor wich, have returned to Gales Ferry and are to occupy the Mathewson res- idence during the season.
 The latest news from Mrs Frank A. Mitchell and Mrs. Frank A. Roath To- cates them in France. They now ex- pect to return to America the latter part of June. Mrs. Adam Reid and Mrs. C. H. Preston, who are motoring through Europe, will also sail for home during that month.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08

Julia Newton of Central Village; del- egate at large, Mrs. Sarah Darrow of New London; delegates, Mrs. Elizabeth Sears of Bridgeport, Mrs. Fannie Mat thews of New London and Mrs. Melin- da Neff of Bridgeport; alternates, Miss Margaret Beck, Mrs. Annette Steve, Mrs. Belle Curtis of Bridgeport.
 Council of administration, Mrs. Ab- bic Corners of Bridgeport, Mrs. Mary Cook of New Haven, Mrs. Scaplin of New London; patriotic instructor, Miss Jessie Berrien, Bridgeport
 More than 200 delegates were in at- tendance, and the reports of the Yari- ous officers showed the department to be in a fieurishing condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
HIT THE LIeHTsHiP.
Steamer Poquonnock the Vessel That
 Ran Into Cornfied Light.

The mystery of the collision with the Cornfield lightshlp, which put that vessel out of commission for a time, has been solved by the report of Capt. H. H. Bibber of the steamer Poquon- mock of the New York-Ne Bedford line of the New England Navigation company that 1t was his vessel which ran down the lightship. Captain Bib- Der did not know of the collision until his vessel was slightly damaged for ward. Then he reported the fact to the New York steamboat authorities. They in due course of time reported it to United States Steamboat Inspectors Withey and Stewart at New London. The accident is considered by the au- thorities Is entirely unavoidable.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
Wanting is-what? Summer redundent
 Blueness abundant, Where is the blot?"
Robert RraNnina.

A kitchen without a gas range can blot out the blue O. summer skies win it's heat and drudgery Estate ranges bake with fresh air. their scientif- cally constructed ventilated ovens in- sure perfect heat regulations. the key to faultless baking. A short cabinet of superior design including large hot closet is an efficiency stove in every particular, a "kiichenette" compact yet complete. and those sturdy burner cookers are in our showroom ready for inspection. It's a wise plan 10 in- stall a gas range before the scorch- ing weather comes. avoiding dissp- pointment and possible suffering. as Franklin put 1t BE ON TIME
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
FIRST BELL ALARM IN PRESENT MONTH
Small Loss at West Main Street Fire
 Near Chemical Station.

The fire department had its first call this month on Tuesday, when a call from box 14 brought them out for a fire in the basement two doors south of the quarters of Chemical company Ne. ?, on West Main street.
 The fire was in a bed in 8 room oc- cupled by John Anton and the, firemen had to break in to get at the fire. Con- siderable chemical was used and the bed was thown into the street. To find out whether there still remained any burning embers, the flremen also chop ped out some of the woodwork.
 A leaded revolver and some bank books found in the bed were turned over by Chief Stanton to the police department. There was a possible damage by fire of $25, 1t was estimat- ed. The house formerly belonged to Joseph Swatzburg, but now belongs to Joseph Koslovski.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
TUBERCULOSIS COMMISSION.
Or. Knight Will Be Here Thursday Regarding Water Supply for Sana- foriun1

Today Dr. Maher of the tuberculosis commission will go to Shelton in con- nection with the locating of tuber- sulosis building in that town and will afterwards go to Meriden for similar purpose On Thursday Dr. Knight the president of the commission, will visit the New London county sanatorium to be built at Norwich, to look into the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
MRS. cRowELL WILL SING.
soloist at Dedication of New Organ at the Groton Heights Baptist Church.

new organ has been installed at the Greten Heights Baptist church, and it will be dedicated Thursday evening. W. H, Bush of New London will preside at the organ. and the so- leist for the evening will be Mrs
 Grace Aldrich- -Crewell of this city. She will sing Haydn's Verdure Clad, from the Creation. and l Heard the Veiee q Jesus Say, hK RathbuR
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
WIFE HABITUALLY INVERTEBRATES
Grounds for Divorce Suit Brought by
 A. G. Packard of Stonineton.

One new divorce suit was filed on Monday with the clerk of the superior court.
 Arthur q. Packard of Stonington brings suit for divorce from Margaret Mabel Ross Packard on the grounds of habitual intoxication for the last five years. Plaintiff and defendant were married November 22. 1897, and the defendant is now of parts un- known.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
ONTARIO AT NEW YORK.
Damaged Steamer Reached There on
 Monday Without Mshap.

After removing nearly all of the cargo of the disabled steamship On- tario, T. A. Scott Co. tugs took her in tow and started for New York Sunday afternoon. It was o'clock when the tug Mercury. towing ahead, and the steamer Tasco, alongside the Ontario, got away. They were saluted by tugs and lighters in the harbor The On tario arrived in New York : at 9.30 o'clock Monday morning without mis- hap.
 She will go into drydock at Erie basin, where the wrecking pumps will be taken of. A survey of the under writers will then be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
G. A. R. LADIES.
Mrs. L. B. 5liven of Central ViIlaqe Department President-2oo Delegates at Convention.

The annual convention of the Con- necttcut department, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, came to a close at Bridgeport Tuesday night with the installation of the newly elected officers. They were the follow ing; Department president, Mrs L. E. president, Mrs. NJ. L, links of New Haven; junior vice president, Miss Margaret Beck of Bridgeport; treas urer, Mrs. Nancy Yale of Bridgeport; {;
 secretary, Mrs. Mary Peterman of Central Village; chaplain, Mrs. Nellie 'Rszxisn sf AssAgsRcrts councillor. Mrs,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-08
stonington Harbor Master Named.

The following appointments were an- nouneed on Tuesday by Governor Sim con E, Baldwin; John A. Steughton, East Hartford. to be prosecuting off, cer for the Connecticut Humane so- eiety for two years from April 24; Leonard J. NickerseH, West Cornwall, to the same office for the same term of years. Thomas J. Mccormick, to be harbQr master at SteniAgtoR Cor three yssgK fretH April 29