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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
AMERICANS ATTEND
 SANITARY CONFERENCE
Forty-two Nations Represented in
 Gathering at Paris.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The international sanitary conference held under the auspices of the French government and in which forty-two nations, in cluding the United States. participat- ed, concluded it's labors today. It was opened on November by M. De Selves, former minister of foreign affairs,
 The American delegates were Arthur Bailly Blanchard, secretary of the American embassy in Paris, Dr. H. D. Geddings, the American public health officer stationed at Naples, and Lieut. Jefferson R. Kean of the United States army medical corps
 The subjects dealt with at the con- ference comprised the plague, cholera and fellow fever.
 It was decided that the propagation of the plague by vermin and rats was now generally recognized as well as infection by the skin and the respir1- tory organs. The commission recorn@ mends that any person who has beer in contact with plague patient shall he subjected 10 surveillance not exc ceeding five days. 1.'
 The report in referring to cholera, defines confirmed and suspected cases, the latter including conyalescents and OlHeT CaITl6Es Ol germs It ulboS enN necessity of observing not only con- firmed cases, but germ carriers and in- sists on the importance of improved sanitation at the posts.
 Concerning yellow fever, the com mission adheres to the measures pre- scrioed by the convention at Washing - ton in 1905. consisting of the isolation of infected persons and war against germ carrying mosquitoes by means of sulphuration of all ships and other 1 places.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
OBITUARY.
Mrs. J. Dwight .chaffee.


 Martha Waterman, wife of Col. J. Dwight Chaffee, died late Wednesday afternoon at her home, No. 101 North street, following an illness of four months. Death was due to embolism.
 Mrs. Chaffee was born in Mansfield, April 8. 1S46, daughter of George B. and Della Arnold Armstrong. There survive besides her husband three children, Arthur D. of Chaffeeville, Mrs. Charles F. Thayer of Central Falls, R. l., and c. Howard Chaffee of this city; also sister, Mrs. N, L. Bishop of this. city. recently of Nor wich, and a brother, Rev. E. P. Arm strong of Brooklyn, N, Y,
 Mrs. Chaffee was one of the towns best known and most highly respected residents. She was a kind and faith ful wife and loving mother. Previous to coming to this city she lived in Chaffeeville, Mansfield, and formerly was a member of Mansfield Center Congregational church and at the time of her death an active member of the First Congregational church of this city She was ever actively identified with church activities, being at one time president of the Needlework guild. president of the Foreign Mis- sionary society at the time of her death. past regent of Ann Wood El-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
EPIDEMIC OF COLDS
 AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Several Attaches Follow, the Example
 of President Taft.

Washington, Jan. 17.-So many colds have been caught by White house off fcials that the government machinery moved slowly today and visitors who tramped to the executive offices over snow covered streets found the low granite buildings shrouded in somno- lent calm.
 President Taft, recovering from slight cold, remained in his study to work. Secretary Hilles was at home in bed eenvalescent, and the newest addition to the office force, Assistant Secretary Allen, was at home nursing what threatened to be an attack of la grippe Only Assistant Secretary Fors ter was on hand to sit with decorum on the White house lid.
 Nobody knows just why the epidem- ic of colds started, but the president had the first one MT. Forster was the second. victim. and then the others succumbed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
wLLIMANTIc INDUSTRIAL co.
Annual Meeting of StoekhoIders-Di- rectors Re-sIeet George F. Taylor President.

The stockholders of the Willimantic Industrial company held. their an- nual meeting Wednesday evening in the rooms of the board of trade Pres tdent George F. Taylor presided and in the absence of Secretary and Treas urer M. Eugene Lincoln, Walter B. Knight acted as secretary pro tenn. The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as read A complete report of the secretary and treasurer, cov- ering the organization and perfection of the company, with the erection of its new building and it's present occu- pancy by the Rossie Velvet Co.,, was accepted and ordered placed on file,
 It was voted that a committee of three be appointed to bring in a list of directors for the ensuing year. This committee was w c. Norris, J. O'Sul- livan and George F. Elliott The chair appointed two inspectors, Ernest Ches- i bro and James H. Hurley. The com mittee returned with these names as directors: George F. Taylor, Walter B. Knight, M Eugene Lincoln Frank Larrabee and F. D. Jordan. The Ros- sic Velvet company is allowed to ap- point two members of the board of directors and named Ernst Rosie and Robert B. Hirsch. A roll call of the stockholders was called and voting for the directors resulting in a casting of 1,507 shares out of 2.5S9 for the board of directors above named. The chairman declared the board elected. A vote of thanks was rendered the 1 officers and directors for their efficient work in organization. Reports show ed the company to be in sound flnan-
 cial condition with a. bright outlook 1 for the future.
 The board of directors then met and 1 elected officers President, George F.
 Taylor; vice president, Walter B. l Knight; secretary and treasurer. M.
 Eugene Lincoln assistant secretary and treasurer, Frank M. Lincoln; au-
 ditors, H. D. Pollard, Fred A. Sander
 son.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Abdication of the Throne Pending
Subject to be Discussed Conference of the Princes of the Imperial Clan on Friday Treasures of the Picking and Mukden Palaces Already Offered for Sale

Picking. Jan. 17.-No definite action was taken at the conference of the princes of the imperial clan with the empress dowager today. The discus- sion of the subject of abdication was postponed until Friday owing to the slight indisposition of Premier Yuan Shi Kai Certain of the princes de-. clare that the abdication of the throne Is pending. &os
 Palace Treasures for Sale.
 At it's next gathering the confidence of the princes of the imperial clan and the dowager empress will call into consultation the members of the cab inet. Many of the treasures of the Peking and Mukden palaces are being offered for sale. Their value amounts to several millions of dollars. A num- Der of American and European agents are here negotiating for their acquist- tion.
 Many Valuable Relies at Mukden.
 The minor palaces and also the For bidden City are being depleted in a similar way and art works from their collections are being disposed of Mukden was the former Manchu cap- ital and the palace there Is a museum full of historic and sentimental relics or the intrinsic value or many million dollars.
 Many Suspects Arrested.
 Many arrests have been made to- day of persons suspected of complicity in the attempted assassination of Pre- miier Yuan Shi Kai. This has caused the foreign office in which the officials are generally queueless to protest to Premier Yuan Shi Kai, who has or dered discrimination to be used in making these arrests. One officer and another soldier have died from the wounds they sustained when the bomb was thrown and six other soldiers arc in a dangerous condition.
 Appeal for Peace and Order.
 The chamber of commerce at Shang- hai has appealed to the ex-regent Prince Ching, and to Yuan Shi Ka to induce the court to devise speedily measures of conciliation which vii
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
DECISION FOR PLAINTIFF
In Suit of Neighbors Over Right to
 Use a We'll.

The case of Mrs. c. c. Croll of Mt Vernon, N, r., Ys. John Rankin of An dover for damages of $40 was tried Wednesday morning before Justice of the Peace Edwin Cook at Andover. The action was for damages to estab- fish the right to use well on the Rankin property.
 Mrs. Croll formerly owned the prop erty upon which the well is situated and sold the land to Rankin, reservtng the right to use the well. Rankin sub sequently figured that the right would ultimately work against his giving a clear title to the property should he desire to sell.
 Two years ago Mrs. Croll built a summer house near by, and when she attempted to 'Gke water from the well was prevented from doing so by Rankin. Mrs. Croll instituted the suit to establish her rights under the sale of the property.
 The case was fully proven in her behalf in the judgment of the court, who decided in the plaintiffs favor, but reserved his decision as to the amount of the damages
 Attorney A. J. Bowen appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney William Hyde of Manchester for the defendant.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
WEDDING.
Eenton-Bass.

Wednesday at 2 o'clock Robert H. Fenton, a son of Capt. Charles Fenton, secretary and general manager of the Windham Silk company, was united in marriage with Miss Harriet M. Bass, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Egbert Bass, of Scotland. The ceremony took place at the home of the brides broth CT, Edgar E. Bass, Prospect street. and was performed by Rev. William S. Beard, pastor of the First Congrega tional church, in the presence only of relatives and a few intimate friends. These included guests from Manches- ter, Hartford, Wethersfield and Hol- yoke. Mass.
 The decorations throughout the house were flowers.
 The couple were unattended. The brides gown was white chiffon. MT. and Mrs. Fenton left on an afternoon train for wedding trip to the BermU- das for two or three weeks. On their return they will make their home on Church street in a new house that MT. Fenton had recently built near his fathers home.
 MT. and Mrs. Fenton are both very well known in the community, the for mer being connected with the Wind ham Silk company, and the latter hav- ing been a popular teacher in the pub lie schools. The bride received many gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
Brief Resume of Yesterdays Doings
 at Washington.

Washington. Jan. 17.-The day in congress:
 Senate;-
 In session at p. m.
 Lorimer inquiry adjourned until to- morrow because of Attorney Hanecy's illness.
 Cummins, Iowa, declined to discuss he would be presidential can didate Iowa delegation in congress to meet on the subject later.
 Interior department criticised in de- bate on land laws.
 Bishop Rowe of Alaska. before ter ritories committee, recommended pub lie health commission in Alaska
 Adjourned at 4.59 ?. m. until p. m. Thursday.
 House:-
 Met at noon.
 President Taft submitted a message on government economy.
 Miscellaneous bills on the calendar considered.
 Investigation of International liar vester company urged by witnesses before rules committee.
 Secretary Meyer before interstate commerce committee advocated govern ulCuL COuslIuCllOIl Ol GA SupPAg NoS- sells for the Panama canal, through which the fleet would be sent regu- larly as a part of the drill exercises.
 Civil service committee heard ad- vocates of old age pensions for gov ernment employees.
 Entire sessicn devoted to reading of presidents economy message and Weymouth, Mass, bridge bill
 Democrats plan iron and steel eau GUS Saturday with tariff revision like ly for months.
 Sulzer, N. Y, drafting bills for American embassy buildings at Mexico City, Berne, Tokio and Hankow
 Labor committee approved bill to create childrens bureau in commerce and labor department.
 Adjourned at 4.57 until noon Thurs day.
 pr. Atwell William Swett, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Bangor Me, died yesterday. He was Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Adopt a Plan

A definite plan is the foundation of success in saving.
 It doesn't make much differ ence what the plan of saving is, so long as it's systematic. Some people never spend the dimes they get-they put them in a con venient home savings bank.
 Some men shave themselves and drop into the bank the money they would have to pay the bar Der. Others walk to the office and save the carfare.
 You can select any plan which suits you. Regularity in your saving is the essential thing.
 One dollar opens an account and starts your savings earning interest. BEGIN NOW.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

satisfy the bulk of the nation and re- storefpeace and order pending the de- cisionf of the representative assembly to De convened on the question of the future government of China. The ap- peal declares that a continuation of the struggle will involve the ruin of Chinese and foreign merchants, and jeopardiZe the lives and property of peaceful foreign and Chinese residents. The appeal further advocates the re- nunciation of the autocratic power and establishment of a provisional admin istration.
 Relief Expedition Returns.
 The relief expedition, headed by Captain Sowerby, a. member of the British league of frontiers1nen, has re- turned to Peking. It passed through many thrilling experiences. The mem bers of the expedition found the provinces of Shen-Si, Shan-Si. and Ho-Nan in a state of anarchy. The outlaws and the revolutionaries are, they declare. indistinguishable. The imperialists they found to be equally lawless. In some of the districts they say, few women survive, while, the towns and villages are deserted and the people are hiding in caves in the mountains DupSHSIy cI OS"OOf S7HS'VHH F At Sian-F'u horrible murders were l committed A mob surrounded the l school established by the Scandin1- | vian missionary, R. Beckman, who was | injured severely, but escaped later to Hankow. His wife was killed. The l school was fired on three sides and the mob bhtchered the fleeing chtl- dren with axes, spades and spears, The city gates were closed for four days while the mobs murdered 10000 \ Manchus.
 Some Missionaries Obstinate.
 The members of the expedition con- l slider that the foreign governments | should order all foreigners to leave the
 interior. Some of the missionaries, from a mistaken sense of duty, ob- stinately refused to depart from their l posts without official orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Personals.

J. R. Lee of Mt. Hope is visiting rel atives in Dover, Del.
 A. M Grant of Mt Hope was Will linantic visitor Wednesday,
 Mrs. Francis L. Perkins and daugh- ter of North Windham were Williman- tic visitors Wednesday.
 William o. Vinton of South Man chester, formerly of this city, was in town Wednesday calling on friends.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Grant of Mt. Hope spent Wednesday with their daughter, Mrs. L. M. Knight, in Hart ford.
 Miss Verna M. Hastings who has been visiting friends in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N, Y, has returned to her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
BLANKETS

Good quality Cotton Blankets in grey with colored borders-Sale price b0c pair.
 All White and Grey Blankets-Sale price 69c pair,
 Full Size Blankets, grey with blue borders and white with blue borders Sale price $1,25 pair.
 Full Size Merino Blankets, white with blue borders, worth $2.50-Sale price $1.S9 pair.
 Woolnap Blankets, as soft as wool in grey, white or tan, with olored border of blue and pink, worth BOO Sale price S229.
 Wool Blankets full size, white with pink and blue borders and grey with blue borders, all silk bound. Sale price S3.29.
 Fancy Wool Plaid Blankets, worth s400-Sale price $3.29.
 California Wool Blankets, the best blanket made for the money, white with pink border and grey with pink and blue borders, all silk bound, and worth $5.0O-Sale price $4,25 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Local Notes

B. w Taft is confined to his home, 266 Summit street, with pneumonia. His condition is considered critical.
 John E. Brick was in Hartford We'd nesday attending a meeting of the di- rectors of the State Business Mems association.
 Mrs. Robert Mitchell of South Man chester, formerly resident of this city and mother of Dr. George W. Mays wife, is seriously ill, having recently sustained a shock.
 George Fitts who has been serious ly ill at his home at the corner of Walnut and Summit streets with grip and heart trouble, was reported some what improved Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Rrown unixer.ity to Raise s1.OoooOO.

Providence, R. l., Jan. 1s.-A cam paign is to be started among the alumni of Brown university in this state and in six cities outside of Rhode Island tomorrow by a commit tee of 125 to complete the raising of the $1 ,000, ,000 endowment fund begun some time ago. Today the under graduates pledged S4,T07. The cam paign will be almost wholly a face to face solicitation for funds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
WILLIMANTIC.

Tuesday. During the day many friends and neighbors called to extend con- gratulations and leave remembrances. She received a postcard shower and two delicious birthday cakes.
 Mrs. Hyde enjoys fairly good health and possesses all her faculties. She is the last of a large family of brothers and sisters. Her nearest relatives are two daughters, Miss Estelle,who makes her home with her mother, and Mrs. A. B. Ladd, of this city, who with her husband was present at the birthday celebration Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Ieemen Hustlins-Postmastsr Con verse of Windsor Locks, Who Died Wednesday, a Native of Stafford.

The icemen are busy this week get ting in their ice. c. B. Buttertield has his icehouse filled already. B. R. Arn- old has a force of men cutting on the Glenville pond. Bidwell & Co. are get ting theirs from Warren's 3nd. Peter L. Roberts has housed a good supply from the Dennis reservoir, and Medos LaBonte began cutting on Jones pond Wednesday morning. The ice varies from 12 to 14 inches in thickness.
 sIeiahins Party.
 Several of the High school pupils and teachers went on a sleigh ride party Tuesday night to Monson. They left Stafford in two large sleighs about 2 o'clock. They had lunch at the Gen. tury house.
 Barn Burned.
 A small barn belonging to Frank Patten, in Stafford Hollow, was de- stroyed by fire Tuesday.
 The recently elected officers of the Knights of Columbus will be installed by District Deputy Sullivan of Hart ford Sunday afternoon.
 W. H. Webster has been unable to be at the market for several days on &C., count of illness.
 Was a Native of Stafford.
 
 Postmaster Alfred W. Converse of Windsor Locks, who died Wednesday as the result of an accidental shot wound while cleaning his revolver Sunday, was a native of Stafford. He was born in the Hollow in 1885 and was a son of Hannibal A. Converse and Julia Ann Ferry Converse. MT Converse's boyhood days were spent in the Hollow on his fathers farm and in his fathers foundry, where he learn ed the moulders trade. He was Q member of the 25th regiment, Connec- ticut Volunteers. He is well and fay orably remembered by the older resi- dents of this town.
 Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. Elgin Mailing of Man chester are visiting relatives in town. Louis Bolieau, who has been i'll witt
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
What b eoinq on Toniaht.. :.

A. z. Tyler Camp, No. 8. U, s, w, ", Installation and Smoker.
 Obwebetuck Lodge, No. 16. I. O. O. F. Court Windham. No 97, Foresters of America
 Willimantic Council. No. 72S. Royal Arcanum. Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Scenic Temple.
 Jolly Phil Maher at Loomer Opera House
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Alleged Roushnsss of Teacher Re-
 sPonsihle for ChiId's Injuries.


 sPonsihle for child's Injuries.
 The residents of South Windham are greatly stirred up as a result of the rough handling received by Marion, the 7-year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Healey of the village, in the primary department of the South Windham school. Wednesday forenoon, at the hands of the teacher of that grade, it is claimed. Marion was told to hurry along by the teacher and as she failed to respond quickly enough to suit, the teacher pushed her along with such force. it is alleged. that the child fell to the floor and had one of her front teeth knocked out and an other one loosened. The services Of a local physician were required to at tend the child The case has been reported to at least two members of the town school committee and will be brought to the chairman of the committee this (Thursday) morning. A thorough investigation will be made. Mir Healy feels that he Is justified in making formal complaint to the com mittee because of the drastic tactics used by the teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
NO CONTINUATION
 OF PHELPS SENTENCE.
Attituds of Governors Council Makes
 It Look Bad for Richeson.

Boston. Jan. 1.-The fifteen days respite granted to Silas N. Phelps of Monroe Bridge the condemned mur- derer of Deputy Sheriff Emmett F. Haskins, failed to bring him commit tation, through the inaction of the gov ernor's council today, and he will die some time next week. Governor Foss, who obtained the respite for Phelps from the 1911 council, found the new council strongly opposed to commuta- tion. Its attitude on the death pen atty is regarded as having an unfavor- able bearing on any similar petition from Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, also under sentence of death.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
ALLEGED TO OWE
 s1,271 FOR DRESSES
New York Dressmaker RecoVers $1,333 from Mrs. F. Augustus Heinze.

New York, Jan. 17.-Rose B. Marox, a dressmal1er, filed judgment for s1,3S3 today against Mrs. Bernice Golden Henderson Heinze, wife of F. Augustus Heinze, for dresses furnished Mrs. Heinze between September, 1910, and July, 1911. The total bill was $2071 of which Mrs, Heinze paid $500 on account The judgment was en- tered by default.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

Do not allow your kidney and blad- der trouble 10 develop beyond the reach of medicine Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick results and stop irreg- charities with surprising promptness. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

George B. Congdon was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, on complaint of his wife. charged with non-support, and will be arraigned in police court this (Thursday) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
COLDs CAUsD HEADACuE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE. 25c
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
charned with Mol. .sunnort.

derkin chapter D. A. R.. and a mem Der of the Willimantic Woman's club.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

Mrs. Lydia A. Hyde is 90.
 Mrs. Lydia A. Hyde celebrated her 90th birthday at her home in Columbia
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
SPREADS

Full. size Bed Spreads, hemmed- Special at S9c.
 Full size Bed Spreads, cut corner and fringed hemmed-Sale price $169
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18
Personals.

MT. and Mrs. Elgin Mailing of Man. chester are visiting relatives in town.
 Louis Bolieau, who has been i'll with grip, has recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

pr. AtwelI William Swett, one of the oldest practicing physicians in Bangor, Me, died yesterday. He was 71.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-18

Good quality Cotton Blankets in grey with colored borders-Sale price b0c pair.