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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
JACK ROSE BALD
 FROM HIS SCHOOLDAYS
Was Beginning of His Troubles Piaymates' Jeers Drove Him Into Truant School.

Dressed in black cutaway coat trimmed with black braid, and waist coat and trousers to match Jack Rose whose testimony in the murder trials of Lieutenant Becker and the four gunmen sent them to the death house in Sing Sing, stood in the pulpit of Grace Gospel church, Brooklyn, N. Y., Sunday afternoon and told the story of his life.
 T attribute all my troubles to my badness" he said. Since his reform Rose has worn a toupee, but on Sun day he was without it. Continuing, he said:
 When l was a child I had typhoid fever, and lost all my hair. My bald head was the object for ridicule from the boys at school, and l was so sensi- tive about it that I often played hook ey. As result 1 was sent to d Uruant school. There. from being associated with truants, pickpoCkets and all sorts and conditions of boys, l learned to gamble. In the absence of dice we used Jumps of sugar which were sent Us from home and on which We mark ed spots with a pencil.
 Why doesn't society be content when an offender against it pays the penalty, instead of ever after casting it up to him? When 1 left the truant school, after my years term, my for mer boy friends turned their backs on me. The only friends I could find were in DO oolrOoms and such places, where l could find boys who, like me, had been in schools of correction In such places 1 was not jeered at nor asked questions about my past
 In his lecture as he called. it, Rose led by degrees up to the time of the murder of Herman Rosenthal, but on this phase of his life he refused to talk. It was during his detention in the West Side prison, he said, that he met one of his former acQuaintances at the truant school. Following the story told jlim by this man, and att tendance at d religious service held in the prison, his awakening came, Rose said and his whole outlook on life un- derwent a sudden change. He decided to make amends for his Wrongdoing, and the encourag cement of clergyman desided him in his new plan 10 go about delivering his message.
 When Rose had finished his talk the Rev. Wilbur Alton, pastor of the church, and Charles L. Herald, a for mer disciple of Dwight L. Moody, spoke briefly and tho congregation sang Only a Sinner Saved by Grace. Rose started to sing, but was overcome with emo ton ard stopped, wiping the tears from his eyes After the services he stood at the side of the altar and shook hands with several hundred of his hearers who came forward to offer words of encoura cement.
 Seen later Rose suggested that if society would spend as much time studying humanology al it did crim inology it would be benefited. He pro- fessed complete ignorance of the gam bling situation in New York, but seem ed well informed as to gangmen affairs.
 At the church door an automobile was waiting to take Rose away. Sev- eral hundred children gathered there and ieered at him as he entered the machine The crowd was so big that it was necessary for the police to clear path before the car could start on it's way.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
TOWN HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT
Dr. George Thompson Finds Town Made Good Showing For Past Year-Outbreak of Measles Was the Only Approach to an Epidemic of Contagious Disease-Tubercuosis Cases Better Reported Now

Dr. George Thompson, town health officer, has prepared his annual report winch will be printed along with the regular town report issued by the se- Iectmen. The health officer reports only one approach to anything that might have been called an epidemic of contagious disease, that being in an outbreak of measles during April and May. mostly in Occum.
 He makes recommendation regarding the general installation of modern toi- let accommodations in the schools of the town. This improvement has al- ready been accomplished in many of the schools under the direction of the town school board.
 The town health officers report is as follows:
 Tuberculosis.
 There were p cases of tuberculosis reported; this is a great contrast in number to the preceding years, when only three to seven were reported. The contrast is not due to any great in crease in the number of these suffer- CTS, but to the fact that the greater part of them are now treated at the Norwich sanator1um, and reports promptly made to the health officer; r of these 22 cases were reported from this institution, and of the other i've, two were reported after death took place. IT IS pfoDaDle that there di 8 other unreported cases which are being concealed through the negligence of the attending physicians; l need hard- ly say that such negligence is mex cusable and in direct defiance of the law relating to such cases.
 Measles.
 The only approach to an epidemic of any contagious disease was an out break of measles during the months of April and May, and mostly confined to the village of Occum and vicinity. I am informed that many cases were of such light type that no doctor was and therefore were not re- ported. It Is frequently the case that the mild forms of contagious diseases unattended, and therefore unreported,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
TRAFFIC WAS BLOCKED
 ON CENTRAL VERMONT
Engine Off Rails at Morrow Tied Up
 the Whole Line.

Traffic on the Central Vermont rail- way was blocked for several hours Tuesday afternoon by the derailment of an engine at Morrow, this state, shortly after F o'clock The accident is supposed to have been caused by 3. defective rail
 The engine which was deraiIed was attached to a northbound freight train through here about 9.30 o'clock. At 8Merrow the engine was disconnected from the train to go onto a siding to pick up a freight car bound north, to be attached to the local freight. While it was running off the siding onto the main line it was derailed and thrown across both the main line and the side track. blocking both com pletely.
 The car attached to the engine re- mained on the iron and both the en- gineer and fireman escaped without any injury. The engineer was c. W. Smith of New London.
 Word was immediately sent to New London and Supt John McCraw went to the scene of the accident with the wrecking crew. The wrecking crew from Palmer was also immediately despatched to Merrow and work start ed on replacing the locomotive on the rails.
 The damage to the rolling stock was slight but the accident was of an aggraVating nature. Traffic was al a complete standstiu all the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

are the cause Of epidemics which cause the closing of schools and sometimes develop into serious types of the dis ease. Owing to the many absences from this disease, it was thought best to close one of the primary rooms in the Occum school for a time. Sixteen cases of measles only were reported; it is probable that there were at least twice that number afflicted.
 No cases of scarlatina, diphtheria or typhoid fever were reported, although it is probable that a resident of the city contracted the latter disease from drinking water from one of two differ = ent wells, both of which were found to contain the bacillus of this dis ease, and both in the vicinity of East Great Plain. This case was easily trac- ed when it was ascertained from what wells other than the usual source the patient had secured drinking water. In both of these wells the contamination was without doubt due to surface drainage.
 School Inspection.
 I have inspected the school buildings of the various districts in the town, and with the exception of one or two minor matters which will be remedied immediately find them in good Sani- the East Great Plain district was found to be contaminated and unfit for use, and the town school board had water from the city mains brought into the school buildings. I hope this will be the first step toward the instalIa- ton of modern toilet accommodations in the near future. These improve ments should be placed in all school buildings wherever possible. This is a much needed improvement at the Bean Hill schoolhouse, but the water mains are not vet near enough to admit of it. Should they be extended to that place, the removal of the unsightly and un- sanitary outhouse in the rear and a little grading would add a nice play ground to the premises and be a great improvement to the property as well as adding to the comforts and pleasure of the school children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
LEoHoRNs sLUMPED.
Leading Pens Past Week at Storrs
 Are of Other Breeds.

The. total egg production for the 45th week of the international egg i laying competition at Storrs. Conn, was 1574. This is a gain of 224 eggs over the corresponding week last year, although it is a drop of over 200 eggs ! compared with the previous weeks production. The total gain of the is 3342 eggs. The best score for the week was 28 eggs. This was made by two pens, a pen of white WyandotteS owned by T. J. Mcconnell of Hancock, N. Y and a pen of single comb Rhode Island Reds belonging to Colonial farm, Temple, \. H. pen of single comb Rhode Island Reds belonging to pr. J. A. F'ritchey of Harrisburg, Pa. produced p eggs. Four pens made a score of 24 eggs. The pen of white laced Red Cornish owned by Judge w. Fl Card of Manchester, Conn, pro- duced g eggs and was the best Con- necticut pen for the week.
 There were three eggs of unusual size produced during the week Two of them weighed 21-100ths of a pound and were laid by a single comb white Leghorn belonging to R. A. Harrison of Cataraqui, Ont4 and single comb white Leghorn owned by Edward Cam of Hoghton Eng. The other weighed 19-100ths of q pound and was pro- duced by a whitehead Red Cornish
 
 Conn
 The following is a list of the lead ing pens as they stand at the end of the 45th week with the total num- Der of eggs laid by each:
 Tom Barron of Catforth, Eng. sin gle comb white. Leghorns, HOS; Ed ward Cam of Hoghton, Eng, single comb white Leghorns, 1922; w. L. SIeeger of York, Pa. single comb white Leghorns 961 o. A. Foster, of Santa Cruz, Cal, single comb white Leg horns, 955; Edward Cam of Hoghton, Eng, white Wyandottes, 9O4 Frank Toulmin of Burnley, Eng, single comb white Leghorns. goo; W. P. Canby of East Downington. Pa, single comb white Leghorns, S8S; Frank A. Jones of Northumberland Pa, single comb white Leghorns, SS3; Joseph J. Bar clay of Bedford, Pa, single comb white Leghorns S67: Burton F. Moore of Winsted, Conn, single comb white Leghorns, S65; Smith Bros, of Adding ton, Pa, single comb white Leghorns, 864 Braeside Poultry farm of Strouds- burg, Pa, single comb white Leghorns, 863; Colonial farm of Temple, N H., single comb Rhode Island Reds. 861; Idaho, white Wyandottes, S3S; Bal lock & Burrows of Wilmington Del, single comb white Leghorns. 837.
 The following Is a list of all of the birds which have produced 200 eggs up to date:
 White Wyandottes Edward Cam. 2S2; Edward Cam, 203; Beulah farm, Ross, 20S.
 Colonial farm, 204; Colonial farm, 209.
 Single Comb White Leghorns- Braeside poultry farm, 219; Ingles1ds
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
Supper Given by Ladies' Aid Society
 of Congregational Church.

The Ladies Aid society of the Greeneville Congregational church con- ducted a very successful supper in the church basement Tuesday from to 8 D. m The six long tables were taste fully decorated with fall flowers The proceeds of the supper will be applied to the fund for the purchasing of a new carpet for the church. Those who poured were Mrs. Hutchinson, table N. 1; Mrs. Scott, No 2 Mrs. L. o. Pot ter, No. 3: Miss Ellen Hayes, No. 4; Mrs. Prentice, No. ,; Mrs. Service. No. 6. The waitresses were Mrs. Young, and Miss Jeanie Finlayson, table No. l; Mrs. o. W. Carpenter and Mrs. Archibald MaCDongall, No. ?; Mrs. Charles Standish and Mrs. Ringland, No. 3; Miss Taylor and Mrs. Haslam, No. 4; Mrs. William Kramer, Jr., and Miss Leitia Kramer, No. 5; Mrs Zahn and Miss Ethel Carpenter No. G. The committee in charge comprised Mrs John MacDougau. ST, chairman. Mrs. William Kramer Mrs. John McWiI- Hams, Mrs. Stewart Murray. Mrs. Levi Gorton and Mrs. J M. MacDougalL
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
CITIZENS REMONSTRANCE
 KEPT TREE STANDING
Was to Be Chopped Down in Front
 of Home of A. E. Grimes.

The remonstrance of William B. Young prevented the removal of the tree in the middle of the sidewalk in front of the residence of Alyah E. Grimes. No. 125 Broadway, Tuesday morning. The tree is entirely in the walk and as Mir. Grimes planned to lay d new walk he was advised that it's removal was desira bIe. Henry F. Davis had set to work and removed several of the lower limbs of the tree when NIr Young, who was passing. expressed his disapprovaI of the ac- tion and complained to the mayor. Mayor Murphy and Tree Warden E. . LilIibridge visited the tree and de- cided to have it left standing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
confers with Mystic seIeotmen.

Selectman William l.. White of New London has communicated with the Mystic authorities in reference to the case of John Sisson, who is held for further examination on account of his strange conduct in a New London bank a few days ago. Sisson de manded a deposit of s4,000 which he said had been placed to his credit years ago. He refused to leave the bank and was accordingly arrested. Sisson's home is in Mystic and it is presumably up to the selectmen of that town to look after him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
PROPERTY FOR TERMINAL.
About Half of It Has Been Secured in
 New London.

The sub committee of the New Lon don harbor commission is making rap i'd headway in securing the property in East New London which it was authorized by vote of the commission last Thursday to acquire for the use of the ocean terminal which is about to be constructed It is stated that over 50 per cent. of it has already been virtually turned over to the sub committee and that options are held on so per cent. of the entire tract de- sired.
 In addition to the property to be leased from the New London North ern and Central Vermont companies, there are II individual owners whose land will be purchased by the com mission. Commissioner F, V. Chap pell, who is directly in charge of this portion of the work, was in New Ha- ven Tuesday on business
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

farms company, POP; Burton E. Moore. 229; o. E. Meyer. 200; w. L. Sleeger, 201; Smith Bros, POS; Frank Toulmin, 207; Tom Barron, 235; Tom Barron, 203; Tom Barron, PAS; Tom Barron, 200; Edward Cam, POP; Edward Cam, 222: Edward Cam, 217 Edward Cam, 21S; o. A. Foster, 227; Frank A. Jones, 200; Joseph J. Barclay. 201
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
FUNERAL
Aurorre and Hugaette c. sIattery.

Aurorre and Huggette c. SIattery.
 The funeral of Aurorre and Huggette Q c. Slattery, wife and infant daughter of Thomas B, SIattery, was held from their late home Tuesday morning at S.30 o'clock with a large attendance. A mass was held at the Sacred Heart church at g o'clock, Rev. J. H. Staple ton officiating. The bearers were friends and burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery. There were a num- Der of beautiful floral offerings. Un- dertaker Grant had charge of the ar engagements.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
 REV. LEWELLYN PRATT, D. D. Former Associates of Late Pastor Emeritus of Broadway Church Will Speak


 Rev. Lewellyn Pratt, D. D., the late paste rof the Broadway church. was. naturally remembered at the church services on the Sunday immediately after his death on June 14th and on the Thursday evening following. In addition. however it has been the de- sire of the church 10 hold a memorial service in recognition of the variety of his interests and attainments ana at a time at which all his friends in the city could be present. Such a service has accordingly been appoint ed for next Sunday, Sept. 28. at four in the afternoon, and several gentle men who were formerly associated with him in various relations have been asked to speak.
 These include Rev. Edward H Grif . fin, D. D., now dean of Johns Hopkins university, who was associated with Dr. Pratt on the faculty of Williams college, and is familiar with his ser vices to that institution and the gen eral community thereabouts. Rev. James L. Barton. D. D.. foreign sec retarY of the American Board of Com missioners for Foreign Missions. was pupil of Dr. Pratt's in the Hartf ord Theological seminary, and has sub sequently served with him on it's board of trustees Rev. Charles J. Ryder, D. D., is secretary of the American AdlSSIOIldTN dSSOCldtioD, on WnoSe eA ecutive committee Dr. Pratt did inn portant service for a number of years. Principal Henry A. Tirrell of the Nor wich Free Academy is peculiarly fitted to speak of his twenty years as pres ident of the corporation of the school and his place in the public life of thIs city A letter will also be read fron, Mrs. c. H. Williams of North Adams. Mass, which gives d delightful aC- count of his paStorate there.
 Two or three of Dr. Pratts assO- ciates in the ministry will assist ii. the conduct of the service, and the choir is preparing appropriate music.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
Choir Goina to Hartford

The choir of the TaftvilIe Congrega- tional church will hold their annual outing at Hartford today CWednes- day) and a very pleasant trip is an ticipated by all. The day will be pass ed in sightseeing, after which the par ty will return in the early evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Alphonse Fournier, son of Anthony FOurnier of Hunters avenue was found in an unconscious condition in the road near Baltic about midnight Monday by friends and was taken to his home in a wagon The young man remained unconscious the remainder of the night and all day Tuesday. He was removed from his home to the Bacl1us hospital Tuesday morning and an examination showed that he had fractured skull An operation was performed in the ear " afternoon, although there is little hope of recovery. It is supposed that he either fell or was thrown from q carriage and struck on his head.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
Obtained Hunters Licenses.

Hunters licenses from the town clerks office have been issued to the following: Stephen Shea, Charles Wheeler, Charles A. Gager, IT,, Wilton Maynard, Frederic L. Osgood, Charles Ellal, Frank CieIy, Gilbert Church, Gus Hague, Andrew Boynton, George Raymond, Clifford Norman, Samuel PolIitt, Noel Blanchette. Charles Nolk- man, George w. Dolbeare, Timothy O'Hearn. George H. Young. Frank Keeley, F. J. Ortmann, Charles Co chrane, August Heinel. Richard E. Lane, John Griffith, Elmer o. Rev holds, George w. Whitaker, James l.. Hubbard, Walter E. Fuller, Frank D. Davis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
2Z tn Re Made

Posters giving the names of voters to be made have been distributed among the stores of the village. In the local district, which is the Fifth, there are 37 voters to be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

James Murphy. son of Charles O Murphy, left Monday for Tufts col lege, where he is to take a course il medicine
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
z5It1g gullftI1I~
Norwich, "Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1918.
THE WEATHE R.
Today's Weather Forecast.

ooayS WeaCner ForeCaSts For New England: Fair Wednesday,; Thursday fair; slightly warmer. Light to moderate variable winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Wednesday it will be gener- ally clear and continued cool with light westerly to northerIy winds, be- coming variable followed by rain in the western districts.
 The outlook for Thursday is over cast, with rain and slowly rising tenn peratures, followed generally by clear ing conditions.
 Observations tn Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacW show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Tuesday:
 a. m. ..-................ 50 30.20 T. III. ..s-....s-..... oO oOzz D. m. ...... 57 30.20 Highest 66, lowest 4S.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Fair cool CT
 Tuesdays weather: AS predicted.
 &nm ASa1-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Frederick Tetreault of North Main street, employed in Meiden, has return ed to that city, after passing a short time here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Miss Anna Holtz of Boswell avenue left Tuesday for Rutland, Vt, and Con- cord, N. H., where she will spend a few days with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Joseph FCelkmer of Hickory stree has returned after spending thre weeks in Philadelphia and vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Mrs. Greene, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs George Thompson of Front street, left Tuesday for Wor- cester, where she will spend a few days before returning to her home in Maine. She was accompanied by Mrs. Thomp- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
Pegs sonals

George N. Beardow and Miss Anna Beardow passed the week end in Nj antic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Adolphus Larose,, who for the past two weeks has been confined to the house because of serious illness, is slowly improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

MT and Mrs C. G. LflIibridge of Front street have returned after spend ing the past week in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Frederick Desjeunnes of Norwich avenue is the guest of South Windham friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
NOTICE

The New York Furniture and Clothing Company will furnish your home and clothe you at your request. For in. formation write or call
 The New York Furniture and Clothing Company, Inc, 236 State St., New London, Ct.
 JulsoWs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
Personals.

E. J. Sullivan of North Main street is the guest of his sister in New Lon- don for the week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
BORN.

LAWRENCE--In Westerly, R. L. Sept. IS. 1918, daughter. Martha Ellen, to Mir. and Mrs Clifford Lawrence. BROwN-In Westerly R. L. Sept 2l, 1913 a son to Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
DIED.

BOTTOMER-In Westerly. R. l.. Sept 70 1918, Michael Bottomer, aged 23 years. HUNTLEY-In the Norwich state nos pitaI. Sept. 2G Mrs Laura HuntIcy formerly Of East Windsor. aged oS years. PROWN-Tn this city Sept g, 1913. Charles Brown of Mantle aged IS years 10 months.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water it is low tlde which IS followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
MARRIED

POTTER H-In -s,toon4ingtfon;; sept. assisted by Rev William Whiting DaIs of the Church of the Transtig uration. New, York, Thomas Albert Eleanor Davis Horn of StoningtoR RING-LAFFERTY- Norwich. Sept B. 1913 by Rev. J. H. Frederick George F. Ring and Miss Harriet M. Lafferty both of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24
TAFTVILLE

Alphonse Fournier Found in Uncon- scious Condition by Roadsde-Found to Have Fractured Skull and Opera tion is Performed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

Tripoit now has a population of 67 ,9eo,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-24

xnn. Moon Ana qrae..
The Adair County news., 1913-01-01
PRIMITIVE AGRICULTURE.

In portions of Egypt the raising Of
wheat is carried on in the same primi
tive way that was in vogue when the
i'haraohs We're building the pyramids
The soil is ruttled about bit with n
primitive p!ow i'll the shape of crook
ed stick, the seed wheat is suWn by
hand and covered by crude rlkeS. while
i'll the harvesting process the hand
sickle is still used. the grain being
placed in piles ana loaded by hand on
the backs of camelS for transportation
to the thraShing places 1t is far
cry from these primitive filling and
harvesting processes TO the triple gas
tractor outfits which turn over com
bined furrOw fifty-four feet wi1e-an
acre every four minutes-and the reap
ers pulled in gangs by tractors and cut
ting hundreds of acres in day