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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
NORWICH TOWN
Miss Della H. Leavens Describes Needs of Women and Girls in China School Board Meets at Scotland Road

There was large number present at the Sunday evening service of the First Congregational church, when Miss De- lia IT. Leavens of TungchO, China, gave a very interesting talk. The revolu- tion in China was very short, and the bloodshed comparatively small, the speaker said. There are many adjust ments to be worked out in political af- fairs. but even more than these are the social adjustments. The bound feet of the women and girls make their seclusion necessary, and so their life is much more narrow than that of the men The vocabulary use din the Chinese home is so limited that the women are able to take no part ID conversation concerning outside all fairs The Chinese girl has no name. If her fathers name should be MT. Nam. outside the family she would be known as Mir. Wams daughter, and in the home she would be called some pet name, such as Little Dog or Little Pet.
 The boys are given a name when they go to school. and also the girls, but the typical, old fashioned Chinese girl has no name. Even when Chl- nese girl is married she has no name of her own If her husbands name should be MT. Cow, she would be known us Mrs. Cows daughter-in- law. The daughters inlaw become the household drudges and all the dis agreeable tasks are allotted to them.
 The girls of China have absolutely nothing 10 do with selecting a bus band In 6 very indirect way a man of social and financial standing is se- ieeted, whom the girl is not allowed to see until just before the marriage cer- emeny. As the men become educated they desire more and more to have their wives intellectual companions foI them, but they. meeet with great ap- position from their parents.
 A number of Chinese women have been to foreign countries and have re- | turned to heip their eWn people, but 1 there is need of a great many more
 There is lack of religious training | iR the government schools. In the mis- l sian schools. however, this training i! given. but there is great need of more l foreign women in China to teach tho ! girls, who are bright and anxious foi 1 an education.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
TOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
 PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED.
Previous Action Ratified-coal Con tract Awsrded-Most Former Teach CTS to Be Re engaged.

At a meeting of the town school committee on Monday morning at 9.30 in the office of Attorney T. J. Kelley, their previous temporary organization and appointment of various commit tees were ratified The engagement of teachers for the coming year was discussed and in the majority of cases the old teachers will be retained, all though some of the higher paid teacher will not be continued Principal Will liam G. Tarbox of the Norwich Town school is one of these to be retained. The teachers will be engaged at no increase in salaries.
 Present at the meeting on Monday with the committee were Town Coun- sel Joseph T. Tanning, Acting School Visitor Frank H. Foss. and the newly appointed superintendent of schools, Edward J. Graham, of Fairfield, who came here Monday morning.
 The contract for 891 tons of coal for the schools was awarded to the Ed ward Chappeli company, whose bid was S7 per ton, delivered in bins during the school year. There were seven other bids submitted as follows: Arthur D. Lathr0p, s7. 7.25 and g 90 for certain 5CHDoiS OtllGs dCCoiujHE 10 lDcdllOHs lnt Peoples Coal company, S7, two schools only, to be delivered before Jan 1. 191Si John A. Morgan & Sons. ST. four schools only, to be delivered by Jan. 1, l913i Charles H. Haskell, s7. sT.50 and Ss, according to the location of school, to be delivered by Jan. l, 191Si A. l.. Potter * company, S7 and Ss, accord ing to location of school, to be deliv- cred by Jan. 1. 191Si SPaldiRg com pany, s.15, delivered in bins through out the year; w. E Manning, g a ton for the Yantic school
 Adjournment was taken al 1 o'clock for two weeks, when the various off cers and committees will meet again to report on school repairs and other matters relating to the welfare of the schools.
 Superintendent Graham was in con ference during the afternoon with the supervising principals, MT. Newton al Broadway school. Mir. Stanton at the West Chelsea schools and MT. Me Namara at Greeneyille. He will be here for a few days more and will then return to his home in Fairfield He is looking for 6 house in which to make his residence here. >
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
1900 CITY BEAUTIFUL MEMBERS
Organization Reported Rapid Growth In Few Weeks Over $45O in the Treasury-A Dozen Rubbish Recep- aces be Placed in Streets-nterest in Work to be Su tained

The chairmen of the various com mittees of the City Beautiful associa- tion held an important and a distinctly encouraging meeting on Monday eve ming at the home of the president
 Oliver L. Johnson, at which the fol- lowing were in attendance besides President and Mrs. Johnson: Gros- venor Ely, Shepard B. Palmer, chair man of the committee on streets, Hen ry W. Tibbits, chairman of the pub ,licity committee; James l.. Case, head of the membership committees Allyn l.. Brown, of bill boards, signs and awnings, Mrs. William B, Blrge. of schools, and w. Tyler Olcott, secretary of the association. GrosVenor Ely was formally elected treasurer and the choice was ratified by the meeting. He reported that the funds at present in the treasury of the association amounted to over $450 while Mir. Case followed with a statement that showed the total membership of the associa- ton to be 1900, including children, who are admitted for the fee of 10 cents, while that for adults is 50 cents. Mrs. Birge outlined the work that has been done thus far among the school children, mentioning particularly the
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distribution of cards and buttons, and the interest aroused ythem. The efforts among the young people of the parishes of Fathers Ambot and Me Cam were commended.
 MT. Palmer reported that it had been decided to start with twelve recepta- cles for rubbish to be placed at vari- ous advantageous points about the city. Mir. Johnson had pleasure in express Ing the willingness of the mayor of the city to aid in the work of i'm proVement by all in his power. MT. Brown had something interesting to say about his line of work. and MT. Tibbits told of the favorable attitude of the newspapers in helping the work through their columns.
 The particular desire expressed at the meetings was to continue consist ently the work of the association. The progress made up to the present time has been most gratifying, and to add in maintaining this encouraging and helpful interest and spirit in the cam paign fer q faiFed city, it was proposed to have monthly meetings of the chair men of the committees, while the i'm portance of enlisting the service of the young people was dWelt upon with especial emphasis
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
NEGRO STABBED TO DEATH
 IN NEW LONDON
Freight Handlers Quarrel Over Crap Game-"Black Tom," the Murderer, Escaped.

dispute over nifty cents in a crap game resulted in murder Monday night at the dock of the Central Yer mont railroad in East New London, when George Brlckle, colored, aged g, of New York city, was stabbed to death by negro known only as Black Tom The latter made his escape and has not since been found.
 Both men were brought to New Lon don recently by the railroad as strike breakers in the strike of dock workers. The murder occurred in what is known as the bunk house" The police have taken into custody as a material wit CTS, who says he saw the murder Me Fherson told the police that the men quarreled after the crap game and that Black Tom stabbed Brickle in the heart with d knife after the latter had refused to return fifty cents.
 In the pockets of the dead man was found the fragment of a letter signed from your loving mother, Amy Rob- inson, l35 Cox avenue, Raleigh, N. C."
 Captain Twomey at Norwich police headquarters was notified by telephone from the New London police and at once put his men out to watch both i the railroad lines and the freight yards ! with the expectation that the fugitive might possibly make his escape up this way
 The murderer was described as d i coal black negro, smooth face, wearing black soft felt hat, black suit and black ! shirt. His height was about five feet ! six inches and weight about 140.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
ENGINEERS ELECT.
Closing Session of Convention Follow
 ed by Outing.

Admitted to have been the most successful and enoyable state con- vention ever held in Connecticut, that of the National Association of Sta tiOnary Engineers came to an end Sat urday noon at Bridgeport, after which the delegates and their friends were given an enjoyable steamboat ride on the Sound to Port Jefferson and re- turn. At the closing session of the convention, held Saturday morning, officers for the ensuing year were elect ed as follows and it was voted to hold the next convention at Meriden, to last three days instead of two, in order to allow the exhibitors a better chance to display their exhibits President, Thomas J. Phillips, Hartford: vice president, Bernard T. Reynolds of New Haven; secretary and treasurer, Charles M. DoWd, Bridgeport; conduc- tor Herman Oeffinger, Meriden; door keeper. Jacob Miller, Ansonia; trus- tees, George r. Thomas of New Ha- ven, formerly of Norwich and Roscie Granger of Torrington; state deputy, F. D. Hastings, Meriden. The annual report of the secretary showed an in crease in membership during the year of 64.
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ASSIGNMENTS OF
 SUPERVISORS IS MADE.
Executive Committee of Fairgrounds Association Makes Ready for Open ine-Grading at Lake Street.

For the purpose of deciding on a number of details for the opening of the playgrOunds on July there was a meeting of the executive committee of the Norwich Playgrounds' association in the board of trade rooms Monday evening.
 The street department has met at work grading the Lake street property, so that it will be ready for use next week.
 Assignments of the supervisors of grounds, who will be under Director A. c. Pease, were made as follows:
 Round Pond grounds Thamesyille- Miss Mary T. Good two weeks; Miss Julia l. Good, July to August g. Miss Nina Perry, from August 3 for two weeks; Miss Mary E. Young, from August 19 for two weeks.
 Hobart avenue-Mrs A C. Pease, from July four weeks; Mrs. E, G. Danihy from August 19 for two weeks; Miss Helen Hull from July s for two weeks.
 Lake street-AIiss Jennie l.. Congdon, from August for two weeks; Mrs. E. c. Danihy, from July 22 for two weks; Miss Amelia M. Young from August 19 for two weeks.
 Pearl street-Niss Nellie F. Ahern. from July four weeks Miss Emma Shereshevsky, from August ) four weeks.
 Falls-lIiss May l. Graham, July 8 for four weeks Miss Mary Mullen. August for two weeks; Miss Jennie Grove. from August 19 for two weeks.
 Greeneville- Catherine Cough lin, from July for four weeks; Miss Teresa " Coughlin, from August 19 for two weeks; Miss Mary Malone. from August for two weeks.
 Everything is moving along satis- factorily with the committee, and the apparatus will be on the grounds for the opening day. A. C. Pease is the director named by the association and Miss Mckay is his assistant.
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Misses Nora and Nellie Murphy Jeff Monday 10 spend the summer at the Mansion house, Fishers Island, N. Y.
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FUNERAL.
Mrs. Louis Vidal.

The funeral of Mrs Vidal widow of Louis Vidal, was held Monday morn ing from her late residence on Pleas ant street, Arctic, R. l. The religious services were held at St. Johns chutch where solemn high mass of requiem was sung with Rev. J. R. Bourgeois celebrant Rev D. B. Brunelle deacon and Rev Arthur Messier sub-deacon. large number of the relatives, friends and neighbors of the deceased. who had been a respected resident of the Valley the last 3J years assisted at the mass and escorted the remains tO the place of interment in st. So seph's cemetery on Cough avenue. Those from outside the Valley included relatives from New Haven, Williman- tic Taftville and Plainfeld. Conn, and various parts of the state.
 The deceased had been il for more than two years. She was the young est of a family of 15 of whom six brothers and six sisters survive her, and leaves one son.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
SHOT FLEEING ITALIAN
 IN THE THIGH
Susernumsrary DiVste Uses Pistol When Prisoner Makes Break fer Liberty,

James Sandre, an Italian, 24 years old, was shot in the left thigh by Su- pernumerary Ralph Diveto Monday evening, just before midnight, while Sandre was running across Union square and down Bath street in an attempt to escape from the officer having broken away from him as they were approaching police headquarters.
 Supernumerary DivetO fired four times, wasting a short or two in tho air in the hope of sscaring the man into stopping and when he did hit Sandre the wound had little effect, as the man continued at full speed down Bath street and was captured by Su- pernumerary Barney Keenan in Frank lin square. He had run over from Main street as he heard the shots. The two officers then took Sandre to po- lice headquarters, where he was lock ed up, charged with breach of the peace.
 Michael Toner, 25, another Italian, who had been arrested by Supernum- erary DivetO at the same time that he arrested Sandre, was lodged in head quarters through the assistnce of two Norwich young men, Albert Davis and William Fitzgerald who responded to the supeTnumerary's whistle for help In Chesnut street Wher he made the arrests. Toner also made an attempt to escape as he was brought to the door of police headquarters, but was arrival of Captain Twomey checked his thrown in the hall and held until the notion of fighting his way out. The two young men were commended by the public for the help they had given to subdue the prisoner.
 Both the prisoners are charged with breach of the peace. and a third, Mi- chael Dipalo, was also arrested and locked up later in the evening. The three made up a party which was warned by Sergeant Kane and the su pernumerary earlier in the evening for the noisy way they were conducting themselves on Franklin street near the Boswell avenue park. They met the officer again at Willow street and Franklin street and dared him to ar rest them knocking. his hat off. He then took hold of them and the strug gle began which landed the men in the police station with the help of the two young men.
 Sandre had the bullet wound in his leg dressed at police headquarters by Dr, J. J. Donohue. who was called by Captain Twomey.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
STATE HOSPITAL FIXES
 FIELD DAY SPORTS
Lively Programme for Amateur Per
 formers, Men and Women.

After the successful Fourth of July field day held a year ago at the State hospital by those interested in athletic events, it has been decided to have another this year. and a well filled programme of events has been made out with special merchandise prizes in each one. The sports will be put on in the afternoon.
 The events are arranged in classes for the men and the ladies' and for the men include 100 yard dash (two class es). wheelbarroW race, mixed shoes (two classes), jumping and vaulting, distance throwing, half-mile run, spoon race, relay race, potato race, thread the needle, pass the billet three legged race, hoop rolling, greased pole sack race, hurdle race and tug of war.
 For the ladies there are to be a spoon race potato race, compass dial ttwo classes), hoop rolling contests (two classes) First and second prizes are offered in most of the events and it is expected that the field day will make d big attraction. There are first and second prizes in each event.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
OBITUARY
Mrs. William SlatterN.

The death of Mary E. Ryan widow of William Slattery, occurred at her late home. No. 16 Golden street, Monday afternoon, about 4 o'clock Death was due to tuberculosis, with which she had been ailing for about six months. Mrs. Slattery had been confined to her bed about two weeks previous to her death. She was born in Norwich. De- cember 25. 1878. and was the daughter of Mary Fitzgerald and James Ryan. She lived in Norwich practically all her life and was well known in Greene vile. Mrs. Slattery was a constant at tendant at St Mary's church Striving the deceased are one son. John Thom- as Slattery, a daughter, Mary Stat tery, both of this city, brother, Ed ward Ryan and two sisters, Mrs. James H. Casey and Mrs. John F, Barry. Mrs. SlatJerv also leaves her mother, Mrs Mary Ryan.
 She was highly esteemed by her many warm friends and it is with the deepest regret that they learn of her death
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02

William Delaney has entered the em- ploy of the Ponemah company as cloth inspector in the cloth room.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
LYMAN BOY PULLED
 BOTH INTO THE WATER
Was Reaching for His Hat-Coroner
 Brown Concludes Investigation.

Coroner Brown concluded on. Mon day his examination into the death by drowning of young Aaron Hyman and secured from his companion. young Kenig, a statement that the accident happed through the Hyman boy losing his hat overheard. Hyman reached after it, lost his balance, and grabbed hold of Kenigi pulling both into the water. They were on a girder close down to the water at the time.
 Kenig told various stories of the accident, denying the story he first told of being pushed in and finally set- tied upon the explanation stated, which the coroner is satisfied is the true ver- sion of the drowning.
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Miss Anna Marion leaves today for a few weeks visit in Canada.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fournier of south B street will leave for Canada this CTuesday) evening.
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AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Good vaudevi!Ie and Motion Pietur,

Features of exceptional merit make up the new programme for the first part of the week at the Auditorium, and there were well pleased houses in attendance Monday afternoon and evening. The 1Ol Bison photoplay, A Soldiers Hinor, presented a realistic picture of Indian skirfnishoE on tho plains, with 8 well conceived dramatic plot As equilibrists Hpeotor Brothers maintained standard of ability that is noteworthy, while the character songs of Pauline Barry were cleveriy given. On the marimea, the novel Gu atemalan musical instrument. the Ma rlmba Trio produced unusual but har- monious melodies, and their act iS well
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
POLICE ASSOCIATION.
Connections Officers Met at New Ha-
 ven for Annual Session.

At the tenth annual meeting Mon day at New Haven of the Connecticut Police association these officers were elected: President, Chief H. D. Cowles, New Haven; Vice president, Chief Will liam H. Brennan, Stamford; secretary, Captain J. J. Landrigan, Meriden: treasurer, Chief w. J Rawlings, New Britain. Eighty members were in at tendance and the reports showed the organization to De in a prosperous condition,
 A sail on the sound was one of the features of the gathering. It was voted to hold the next meeting in Meriden in July. 1913.
 Myron o. Morgan and Charles A. Smith Of the Norwich force attended the meeting. returning here on Mon day evening
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te Colchester and played the Coiehes- ter team, winning by the score of 10 to g.
 Edward Sullivan of Hartford was a recent visitor here.
 MT and Mrs. Henry Briggs and children ef Lebanon spent Sunday with Yantic relatives.
 Harry Bogue of AIontville was Vls- iter here Sunday
 There was d fierce dog fight ln the village early Sunday morning when four of the local blludogs attacked a shepherd belonging to Clinton Rogers of Wauwecus hill. The dog was badly bitten and had 10 be carried home.
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Mrs. C. Lambert nd daughter leave this evening for Montreal, Canada.
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Ice Cream Wagon Smashed in Car
 Tracks-Oling Central Avenue.

About T. o'clock Monday morning one of Tahs Bros ice cream wagons met with a mishap near the Tafts sta ton. The wagon caught in the car track and the driver in trying to get the wheels free smashed the wagon. Two wheels on one side were consid- erably damaged, the spol1es in one be- ing splintered. The horse was taken to barn and late in the afternoon the wagon was lowed to Tails Bros hnrn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
School Board Meets.

At school board meeting held Sat urday night in the Scotland road schoolhouse, James D. Mccarthy was elected president and Irving Bushnell clerk. The report of the treasurer was given. showing that the district is out of debt, with a small balance in the treasuCN.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
Judns Brown on Vacation.

Judge Lucius Brown of the police court left on Monday afternoon for three weeks at sharon Springs N. r., where his health was greatly benefited on q visit there a year ago. While he Is away Deputy Judge John H. Barnes presides in the police court.
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Committed to Hospitnl.

A hearing on the application of the selectmen of the town of Groton Ca the probate court that John Epps be committed Co the Norwich state hos pitsI was held Monday before Judge Anderson and he was ordered com mitted
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Matters of Village Interest-Locsl
 Team Defeats Colchester.

Miss Edith Mather of Lyme is the guest of Mrs. ATad Manning.
 Mrs. Marian F. Eddy was in Groton, attending the funeral of Mrs. Lucy Woodmansee Wilcox, former resi- dent of the village
 John Marshall of Sabattus Me- has been spending a few days here.
 Herbert Warehouse has returned from a few weeks stay in Maine
 Miss Anna Parke has left town for several weesk stay in Franklin with her cousin. Mrs. Stella Ilathrop.
 Mrs. Herbert Warehouse of Water vile, Me, is spending several weeks here.
 Defeated Colchester.
 The Yantic baseball team journeyed
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TakAs NAm pnsitlnn.

William A. Lund of Greenevllle who has been nine vars with Grocer R. F. Smith. has resigned and has taken position with Armour & Co., wholesal- CTS Mir Lund will be a salesman in the local territory
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worth hearing. The films keep up to the usual high level of the AuditoTi- um's photoplays.
 The theater is kept most comfort ably cool during the heat by means of ample ventilation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-02
Y M. c. A. ORDERS
 60 NEW STEEL LOCKERS
Will Bring Gymnasiur1 Equipment Up
 to Over 500

Indicative of the steady consistent expansion in numbers and influence 0l the Y M C. A. in this city is the order just placed with a New Britain concern for so new steel lockers with which the facilities of the gymnasium. The same number of lockers was added to the equipment last year and 25 lockers the year before, so that the total number will be over 800.
 Another improvement in the building is the installation of a cluster of tung sten lamps in the center of the audi toFium thereby making the room much more attractive and hliing a long felt need.
 These changes are in the way of preparation for the opening of the membership campaign for l000-500 more than the present enrollment-on Oct 1.