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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
VISITOR FROM PoUeHkEEPsIE.
Stephen SoofieId in His Eighty sixth Year and Great Grandfather, Alert in Mind and Body.

Stephen Scofeld, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, who has been spending the winter with his niece, Mrs. J. Frank Clark. of Laurel Hill, brought to The Bulletin Thursday a handsomely il- lustrated history of a half century of progress in Poughkeepsie, which gives a good idea of the growth, wealth and prosperity of that fine city. MT. Sco- field surprises those whom he informs that he is in his 86th year. as he is as active and erect as a man of 65 and in splendid health. largely due to a temperate, busy life.
 For sixty three years he was in the building business, ffty-one of these years as a stair builder, during which period he did fine work in many cities While in Norwich several years ago he called on the late Beriah Rathbun. who boasted that he had built stairs in every town from Wor- cester to New York and they had an interesting talk about their exper- fences, when building was an art. MT. Scofeld retired from active work a number of years ago.
 He is father of Prof. F. l.. ScOfeld, the Poughkeepsie musician and great grandfather of the pretty little daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Fl. F. Parker of Norwich. His wife died several years ago, but all his children and grand children are living. It is Mr. Scotields intention to return next week to Poughkeepsie. to pass the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
PERSONAL

Miss Emma Davis of Norwich has been visiting friends in Groton.
 Mrs. B. w. Latham of Noank has concluded a visit with friends in Nor wich.
 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Spicer have re- turned to Groton from a visit in Nor- wich.
 MT. and Mrs George H. Griswold of West Mystic spent Wednesday with relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs. J. c. Darby and Mrs. Thomas Morris of Mckinley avenue are spend ing the week end in New York city.
 John J. c. Stone. formerly of this city, has located in Providence. where he is filling the position of salesman for an automobile concern.
 Rev. and Mrs. G.. G. scrivener of Norwich go to New London today to be the guests of Rev. c. Harley and Mrs. Smith of Hampstead street.
 Mrs. Jonathan Lathrop and Arthur Lathrop of Asylum street were in Han- over Wednesday where they attended the conference of Congregational churches meeting with the Hanover church of which Rev. M. J. B. Fuller is pastor.
 MT. and Mrs. George Boucher of Fitchburg, Mass, were guests of MT. Boucher's sister. Mrs. F. E. Starkdale, of Washington street, Thursday. They left during the day for New York, where they will be the guests of AL bert Boucher.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
ONE DAY LEFT TO
 MAKE THE $5,ooo Y. M. c. A. Campaign Figue Is Now 4,oo4.95-Thursday Added $674.5o.

Thursdays subscription to the Y. M C. A. fund brought the total past the $4,000 mark, although the amount raised for the day, $674.50, was the smallest amount received on any one of the four days of the campaign which have elapsed This is the final day sof the campaign and strenuous efforts will be required to secure the $1,00C needed to reach the goal of $5,000 for which the B workers have been striv- ing.
 The members of the various teams met al the Y. M. c. A. building at 630 Thursday evening for supper and con ference regarding the work. An excel lent supper was served by the ladies of Christ Episcopal church, the com mittee in charge being composed of Miss Mary Osgood, Mrs. c. H. Preston Miss Mary Richards, Miss Martha Os- good, and Mrs. Frank C. Turner. The waitresses were Miss Gladys Louden, Kathryn Holms. Ruth Lord, Elaine Hitchon Lucille Lord, Dorothy Mo Clenathan, Maria Gallup, and Kath- crime Hunt.
 There were no speeches after the supper as has been the case on the previous evenings and the gathering proceeded to the business of the cam paign. Captain l.. O. Smith for team A reported six contributions for a total of s218. Captain A. A. Browning re- ported II contributions tOtaLing SIP for team E. Captain S. B. Palmers team c secured 2 subscriptions during the day for a total of $19S and Captain A. Ernest Cherry reported 42 contriTbu tions amounting to $146.50. making a total for the day of $67450.
 In the four days elapsed Team A has secured 2S contributions, totalling $1S15; Team B. 4S contributions for S747; team C, 81 memberships amount ing to $66820 and team D, 196 mem herships for a total of $754.75. The total number of subscriptions for the four days is 353 and the total amount secured $4004.95.
 The individual honor roll for amounts secured is as follows: First James L. Case $1,375; second. l.. O. Smith, $43O; third, Amos A. Browning $262; fourth. $. B. Palmer. $163.20; fifth, o. E. Wulf and R. H. Gray. each S155; seventh R. E. Hunt, $151.
 The honor roll for number of sub scriptions is as follows: First, A. F. Cherry, 33; second, R. E. Hunt. 31 third, N. E. Smith, 27; fourth. c. C. Treat, 22; fifth, s. B. Palmer and James L. Case. each 19; seventh c. I. Smith IS; eighth. William H. Allen. Is.
 As this is the final day of the cam paign the solicitors will be pleased to hear from those who have not been approached.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
LANPHERE COMMISSIONER.
House Corrects Its Vote-F!e Received
 Just Enough to Elect.
Especial to The Bulletin.) )

The action of the house at Hart ford on Thursday in correcting the of- fcial journal carried with it the ap- pointment of Albert H. Lanphere, of Waterford, to succeed Charles D. Moves of Norwich as commissioner for New London county Last Friday an error was claimed and MT. Kelley of Willimantic and MT. Hyde, Manches- ter, were appointed a committee to make investigation and report This was after MT. Healey. the republican leader. announced that there was error in the vote as declared and, in the interest of fair play, as he put 1t, a vote recalling the resolution prevailed. Then this committee of investigation was appointed.
 Mr Kelley reported that the com mittee had made investigation. as di- rected and found errors in the house journal in the vote taken for MT Lan- phere as commissioner for New Lon don county. There is an error in the summary, which reads Whole num- Der of votes, 205; necessary to pre- vail, 1O3; yes. 1O3; no. 102. This sum- :. votes cast, 206; necessary to prevail, 104: yes, 104; no, 102. MT. Kelley re- ported there was error in two ways. Messrs. Delaney and Joyce were pair ed to take effect at 2.45 May 14 or after the ballot for county commits 6lOneT was tdhEH IOI ANFH 1@OIlOOti county. Both MT. Delaney and MT. Joyce voted, as they had the right to. MT. Delaney's vote was not counted, but the vote of MT. Joyce was count ed. In addition. MT Carroll and Mir. Mftchelson paired to take effect at two o'clock or before the vote was taken. Neither of the gentlemen voted, but MT. Mitchelson, republican, Is credited as voting, according to the journal MT, Kelley said the record should be changed, and offered the following res elutfon, which was adopted:
 Resolved by this House! That the proceedings of the house for May 14th, as recorded in the journal of the house be corrected as follows; On page 116e strike out the words 'the motion did not prevail" and insert in lieu thereof the words the resolution was passed"
 On page 1167 in the list of these voting yea from New l1endon county add the name Delaney"
 On page l169, from the list If these veting nay fer Hartford county strike cut the Werd "AIitchelson."
 On page 1171, correct the summary to read as follows; Whele number voting, 266 necessary to prevail, 104; those voting yes. 104; those voting no. 102.
 On page III, strike cut the fol- lowing: "The speaker voted with the negative and declared the motion lost"
 The resolution was adopted without opposition.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
SAVE OVER $5o,ooo
 BY CONSOLIDATION Civil Engineer Pitcher Makes Areu- ment Before Socialist Local.

l City Engineer George E. Pitcher 1 spoke before the socialist party Thurs l day evening on the subject of consoli- | dation of town and city governments. ! Albert Boardman presided over good attendance and introduced MT. Pitcher The city grand list is 75 3-10 per cent of the town grand list, said MT. Pitch CT, or in other words city taxpayer pays three-fOurthS of all town taxes. This is very unfair on city taxpayers and is thrOttiing the natural develop ment of both town and city A manu- facturer who is looking for a location on coming to Norwich is imme ediately l confronted with having to pay two taxes if he locates inside the city lim its. How can any outside manufaC- turer be favorably impressed when he finds such a ridiculous system of gov ernment that is 50 years behind the times? He referred to the $1,500 that was appropriated last year for oiling roads, over $1.100 of which was paid by city taxpayers. The city roads, he said, did not get a drop of oil. while, the town roads got all the oil, and town taxpayers outside the city paid only little over $500.
 At the coming city election the city officials would like to use the voting machines, but the selectmen are de- manding rent for their use after city taxpayers have paid three-fOurths of the cost of them. It cost $4 1000 to run the selectmens office. The town treas urer receives $1,000 and the city treas urer $1,S0O. We have a town clerk and city clerk. q town board of as- sessors and city board of assessors, a town board of relief and a city abatement committee, a town health officer and a city health officer, a city superintendent of streets and town superintendent of streets all conflict ing with each other. There are leaks and oVerlappingS everywhere. Mir. Pitcher said that over $50, 900 could be saved to the taxpayers by consOlida- t1on in stopping leaks and having one office where there is now two. More money could be saved by consolidation than is paid by the taxpayers outside the city limits.
 Under consolidation efficient fire protection could be given to every part of the town; also police protection, which is badly needed in some of the outlying districts, such as Tafts sta tion and Occum. City water could be extended to every part of the town as well as gas and electric lights, col lection of garbage and free delivery Of letters. One important fact should not be forgotten, and that is that fire in surance rates are double outside tho fire district and property owners out side the city limits would save as much as any increased. taxes would amount to-
 Towns that have Consolidated have increased their population 50 per cent. more than towns with a dual govern ment town with one government appeals more to business men than the dual form of government.
 MT. Pitcher spoke of a New York firm which wanted to locate in Nor wich. but when they discovered that they would have to pay two taxes the deal was called off;
 A man in the audience said he knew z 410 yI71 t1n1 NTJ-yz TjCa0 hNr for the same reason. Consolidation,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
GIVEN TENTH YEAR
 BADGE AND CERTIFICATE
Supt. E. o. Rodier Completes a De-
 cade With the Prudential.

Signalizing his tenth anniversary with the Prudential Insurance compa ny, Supt Ernest o. Rodier gave a banquet on Thursday evening at the Wauregan house to the district staff, and during the course of the evening was presented the ten year badge and certificate which the company takes pleasure in giving to it's men who complete a decade of service with them The presentation was made by William R. Perry, manager of the New England territory, who represented the home office at Newark.
 The Norwich district holds a prom inent place in New England territory, and 2S of the men who have helped to put 1t there were in attendance at the banquet. They came from Putnam, Norwich, New London, Willimantic and Westerly.
 Superintendent Rodier began his ser vice with the company in Philadel- phia, went then to Portsmouth, N. H., and in the course of the successive promotions which have marked his career came to this district three years ago.
 The evening concluded with gen eral business talk in which plans for extra effort in the future were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

said the speaker, Is different from an- nexat1on, for under consolidation each district would pay according to the privileges it got MT. Pitcher con cluded by saying that he was in this fight for consolidation until 1t was ac- complished, for Norwich would have to adopt it before they could advance.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Confirms Connecticut Postmasters.

Washington. May 22.-The senate at its last executive session confirmed the following Connecticut nominations: John L. Eliot, to be postmaster at Clinton, nominated by Congressman Mahani George F. Hamill to be post master at Georgetown, nominated by Congressman Donovan, and Edward Perkins to be postmaster at Suffield, AakaiRR+ed by Congressman Lenergan-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Officers in Legislative Club.

Tn the formation of the Connecticut Legislative club of 1913 at Hartford On Thursday Harry Elgart of Colches- ter, Archibald Macdonald of Putnam and John Johnson of Holland were among the vice presidents elected. Sen ator Charles s. Avery of this city and Representatives Thomas J. Kelly of Windham and Joseph w Chesbro of Stonington were among those on the executive committee
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Incidents Tn Society.

Miss Jessie Hyde returned Thurs day to her home on Washington street, after several weeks absence.
 Miss Laura N. Richards of Califor- mia is the guest of her nieces, the Misses Trumbull of Perkins avenue
 Mrs. James E. Fuller and Miss Mar garet Fuller of Washington street re- turned Wednesday evening, after pass ing several days in Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
FOR THE MERCHANT WHO DOESN'T
 ADVERTISE

Tn these days of higher eff ciency in the management of affairs, where do you stand, MT. Merchant?
 WE invite you to become an advertiser in this newspaper; to join, if you have not already done so, the progressive mer- chants of this vicinity who have something of merit to sell and something of interest to say about it.
 Many a tale is yet untold about yot0' store or your busi- ness which if placed before our readers would rejuvenate your whole establishment.
 The game is out in the open today.
 The livest merchants and manufacturers tell the public of the merit and superiority of their wares.
 The most successful enter prises in this city are se con stantly before the public in the columns of THE BULLETIN and other first class newspapers that when enc thinks of any of the many articles of daily trade his mind turns instantly to one of the stores or one of the par ticular makes whose advertise ments are set forth in these pages.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.
Henry Rabinovitch Wins Suit Brought Against Him--$3, ,ooo Suit Begun.


 l When the superior court came in 1 here on Thursday morning Judge Will l iamS gave the charge to the jury in 1 the case of Hill H. Schifres vs.f Hen ry Rabinovitch and after two hours the jury returned a verdict for the defendantan d that he recover costs. Mir. Schiffres sued MT. Rabinovitch for $700. alleging that he had been en- gagged to interview creditors of MT. Rabinovitch with a view to effecting @ settlement
 Following this case the trial of the suit of Bernard w Giles against the Connecticut Co. for $3,000 damages was begun. MT. Giles is suing for the loss of the services of his daugh- ter, Mary M. Giles, who was badly injured in a trolley accident on North Main street on Sept. g, 1909, when the car jumped the track and mounted the bank wall near 70. g Main street. The girl was under age at the time of the accident. Some time ago jury gave her a verdict of $1,500 in suit brought against the company for the injuries she sushtained.
 Civil Engineer George K. Pitcher was the first witness put on by Attorneys William H. Shields and Allyn l.. Brown who appeared for the plaintiff At torneys Whittlesey and Brennan ap pear for the railroad.
 The civil engineer explained a plan or the scene or the aCCluenC. lie WAS followed by William Weldon, who lives at No g North Main street and by Josephine E. Partridge
 Bernard William Giles, the plaintiff and father of the injured girl testified to what his daughter had done in as sisting with the housework at home before the accident, helping some with cooking, washing dishes making beds, and with general housework.
 In dismissing the jury till next Tues day morning Judge Williams admon- ished any of them who happened to travel over this part of the trolley ton to the situation there, as they were expected to conhne all the in- formation about the case to what would be presented through the evi- dence only.
 The jury in the case is as follows: Gustave D. Andrews. Norwich; Will liam Kinney, Preston; Jeremiah J. Sullivan, Frank E. Adams. Colches- ter Edwin M. Gray and Samuel F. Palmer Griswold: Jeremiah P. Allyn, Bozrah; HIenry German. Sprague; Lebanon; LeandeF Brown and Frank J. Nolan, Sprague.
 One Suit Settled.
 The suit of Rebecca CowIes vs. City of New London has been settled Set tlement was effected by Hull, Mcclure & Hull, counsel for Mrs Cowles and Mrs. Cowles resides in Waterford. She fell at the juncture of Golden and Green streets. She claimed the high way was defective. The suit was to have been heard at the current civil term of the superior court
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

front of his property at No. B Sixth street was referred to the tree war den.
 Clerk Moore read the annual budget presented by the finance committee, which was accepted and ordered print ed in the appendix of the journal and a resolution presented by the commit tee providing for the submission of the estimates to the next city meeting to be held on the first Monday of June was adopted. The entire budget will be found on Page Three of The Bull letin this morning.
 The budget totals $510,096 92, against $6178 for last year. or this years budget. S144,3S6.88 must be raised by tax. requiring an 11-milI tax on the grand list of $13,126,078 Last years budget called for S130,218.4O to be raised by tax. requiring a 10-miIl tax on the list. which was then $13,- 021, $40. Following is a comparison of the estimated expenses of the ma Jor departments for this year and last;
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

that as matter of fact Mr Mitchell son did not vote and that the appear ance of his name in the vote was q printers error. The vote was not counted on the tally sheet of the clerks and was not included in the summary as printed in the journal
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
D. A B. Members Invited.

Invitation has been extended to all members of Faith Trumbull chapter, D. A. R. to attend the annual meeting of Ellsworth Home chapter, to be held at the Ellsworth house in Windsor on Tuesday, June Sd, at p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
One Suit Settled.
Improvino occum Road.

Those from here who have recently taken the trolley ride from Norwich to Baltic note the large force of men employed in widening long stretches of the river road from Occum to Bal tic, making the road more than twice it's first width, the many new com fortable houses built along the route and the gypsy camp and car stations near TaftVille
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
The Best Treatment for Itching druf and F alling Hair

To allay itching and irritation of the scalp. prevent dry, thin and falling hair, remove crusts, scales and dandruff, and promote the growth and beauty Of the hair, the following special treatment is most effective, agreeable and economical. On retiring, comb the hair out straight all around then begin at the side and make q parting, gently rubbing Cuticura ointment into the parting with bit of soft flannel held over the end of the finger. Anoint additional partings about half an inch apart until the whole scalp has been treated, the pur- pose being to get the Cuticura ointment on the scalp skin rather than on the hair. The next morning, shampoo with Cuticura soap and hot water. Shampoos alone may be used as often as agreeable, but once or twice a month is generally sufficient for this special treatment for women's hair. Cuti- cura soap and ointment sold everywhere. Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address 'Cutcura," Dept. 3, Boston.
 Rs-Tender-faced men shave in comfort with Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Strikers Decline Any Compromise.

Strikers Decline Any Compounds.
 A conference was held Thurs 1av be- tween the striking weavers at Rrainard & Armstrong silk mill in New London and representative of the company, but no agreement was reach ed The strikers insist on an increase of 15 per cent. and declined to accept any compromise.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Big Peck Hollow Trout.

Peck Hollow brook produced an other big trout to it's credit on Thurs day, this one falling to the skill of Policeman John Irish The handsome fish weighed pounds 9 ounces.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
Ladies:

It IS time to send us your FURS and GARMENTS for COLD STORAGE.
 Our method of handling your Furs assures you that they are thoroughly cleaned before storing and that their natural luster and beauty have been restored before returned to you in the Fall.
 We do not use local storage but rather send them into the hands of experienced and re- liable FURRIERS who give them Furrier's treatment and care.
 Charges as low as the low est for good and safe care.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
NOTICE
TO OUR DEPOSITORS

Owing to the unfortunate combination of circumstances that to our mind justified us in asking the Banking Depart ment for a restraining order, some of you have no doubt been put to slight expense in connection with protest fees, teIegranns, and other matters of a similar nature. If you will kindly keep a detailed record of these items, so that they may be presented to us when we again open for bus- mess, we will be pleased to re- innburse you.
 The
 THAMES LOAN & TRUST
 co.
 R. w. PERKINS,
 Treasurer,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

A will filed in New York Wednesday was that of Rev. George H. Bottome, who died May 10. He left $6,000 per sonalty to his wife, Annie G. Bottome. He was vicar of Grace chapel, New York. and an occasional Lenten preacher at Christ church, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

County Secretary Miss Lucy Geer of Norwich has received greetings from Past State Presidents Mrs. Kath- crime Moody Spalding, Bridgeport; Mrs. l. W. Sheath. Wollaston, Mass, and Mrs. E. H. Smiley. Hartford; Miss Carrie Moorehouse, New York, of the central council, and all the county secretaries, to be read at Saturdays convention
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

City Treasurer Avery's summary of receipts from May Is. 1912. to May
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

At the meeting of the Mems Forum of the Rockville Baptist church the pastor Rev. J. Howard Adams, for merly of North Stonington, was pre- sented a handsome pair of gold cuff links Rev. Mir Adams will leave about June 1 for California.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

At the memorial Sunday services at the Methodist church. Windsor Locks, the address will be by Rev. c. H. Van Natter, pastor of the Warehouse Point Methodist church, a former eastern COunecticut p9StOr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

The monthly meeting of the execu- tive board of the Connecticut Woman s Suffrage association was held Wednes- day in Stamford, where the eight suf- fage workers have been campaigning for a week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23
LAST CRIMINAL CASES
 WERE DISPOSED OF.
Superior Court Term Then Adjourned
 at New London.

The May criminal term of the su- perior court came to a close at New London Thursday morning, when the few matters remaining to be closed were wound up and the court adjourn ed without delay. The jury was not in attendance, as there was no business for if
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-23

James Edward Greene died Tuesday evening, aged "A. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Daniels, in South ington. Besides Mrs. Daniels, Mir. Greene leaves a son and daughter in Westerly, R. l.. where the body will be taken for burial,
 The commission that has charge of making arrangements for entertain ing the veterans at Gettysburg, July 1-4 inclusive, has sent out information to veterans telling them in a general way just what is to be done and how they are to be cared for.