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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
MADE HOLIDAY CHEER
 AT THE BACkus HOSPITAL
Many People Had the Pleasure of the Patients at Heart This Christmas.

Many thoughtful people combined to make the Christmas season a pleasant one for patients and nurses at the Backus hospital and appreciation of the efforts which brought joy to all parts of the institution is general. The hospital has worn holiday decorations all the week and in all the wards and nurses quarters evergreen and bright red paper give a chereful hol- aday appearance. Christmas trees, gifts, fruits, candies and various dain- ties were provided for the delight of nurses and patients with special pro vision for the children.
 Friday a pleasing musical program arranged by the ladies of the Park Congregational church was carried out in the main corridor by Miss Helen Royce, Eben Learned and Mrs. Gros- FenC- Ely
 Supt- F. Leon Hutchins received a letter and a check for Sl00 from New H Hork man whose son was at the hos pital last summer, the money to be used for Christmas. Money was kept out of the Christmas fund to purchase clothing for two twin babies on their discharge from the hospital
 Those who contributed 10 the pleas 7are of the season at the hospital in cluded: Mrs Leonard Bacon. Mrs. John E Averin. Mrs. Eben Learned, Mrs. James L. Case. Mrs. Charles L. Hub bard. Mrs. H. H. Osgood. Mrs. Gros- venor Ely Miss Grace Rogers, Miss 1'orteous. Mrs Archibald Mitchell, Master Reynolds Palmer and the Backus Hospital Alumni association.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
POSTPONED UNTIL NEW YEARS EVE
indictment Weather Again Interfered With the Municipal Christmas Exercises and the Programme Will Be Given With Additional Features Next Wednesday Evening Prof. Georges Playing Appreciated

Late Friday afternoon when the weather seemed so fOrbidding, the di- rectors of the Christmas choruses de- cided that the night would evidently be too stormy for the exercises at the public tree and so notified their choirs. The band members reached a like de- clSion and it was generally agreed to put over the singing to New Years eve. at an hour to prove convenient for the greatest number who desire to attend, yet wish to be present at the watch night meetings.
 That evening there will be good choruses and band music, with several special features.
 Friday afternoon Prof. J. H. George held a general rehearsal in the town hall for the children who are to sing this afternoon. While the exercises at five o'clock today are primarily for the children, it is expected that a great crowd of their elders will be present also.
 But Friday evening was not without some entertainment for those who ven-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

tured out to Union square. The tree was brilliantly ablaZe and at l.4O o'clock, after waiting around ten mIn- utes, Prof. J. Herbert George, with his cornet, decided to start things on his own account, other features being lacking It Came Upon a Midnight Clear was the first solo that came to the ears of his pleased audience. There followed O Little Town of Bethlehem and Holy Night. Next the genial pro- lessor broke into the melody of Old Black Joe Then he fell into defiant mood and ] Won't Go Home Until Morning pealed forth. Then he re- pented somewhat and apologized with I'm Here Because I'm Here. That closed the evenings programme. The comets tunes died down and the lights on the tree went out. But everyone in the crowd who heard Prof. George granted that it was pretty good display of real Christmas spirit on the part of a man who is seventy years old but whose joy of living is as great as it ever was.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
A REALLY TASTELESe
 CASTOR OIL AT LAST
ood bye. drugs and pillsl

Good bye. drugs and pills!
 The perfect laxative has arrived Eellogg's Tasteless Castor OiI-made tasteless by a method which chemists have tried to find for 5000 years.
 This is not a favored, or disguised castor oil. It is just pure castor oil without taste or odor.
 Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil Is a better castor oil than the old evil tast- ing. evil smelling kind. While none of the taste remains. none of the good has been taken out. Kellogg's Taste less operates quickly and freely, with out griping, causes no gas, and does not turn the stomach. Children take it easily and retain it.
 The drug stores have all been sup piled You have only to ask for Kel- logg's Tasteless Castor Oil 25c or soc size. It is not sold in bulk. The trade mark is a green castor leaf on the label. bearing the Kellogg signature.
 ISSe only by Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc. of Buffalo, dealers in vege- table oils for four generations.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Christmas Dinner and Party.

A party of eight young men enjoyed Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Mccall, on Laurel Hill, Thursday noon, and a delightful social time was experienced A fine turkey dinner was served at 12.30, followed by cigars and music. Piano and violin selections were given by George Nelson. Monograph selections were also enjoy ed. Later the party attended the show at the Auditorium theater The party included Harry Bruckner of New York, Herman Bruckner, George Nelson, J ohm Green, Albert Altschul. T. J. Silvers- weig, Samuel Segal and Max Karp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
ADJUST WORKING HOURS
 IN THE FACTORIES.
No Change in Weekly Wage Scale in
 Following 55- Hour Law.

Many of the mill homogeneous in this part of the state have already prepared to adjust their working hours to conform with the 55-hour law for women and minors which becomes ef- rective on Jan. l. It is generally un- derstood that no changes will be made in the weekly wage scale for operatives on a per diem or weekly scale and that piece workers may get a slight increase in event of the cut in hours reducing their earnings. The Ponemah mill at Taftville has announced that no change will be made to opera tives who are on the weekly basis. while per cent. in crease will be given piece hands. Workers in the textile industries here abouts are interested in the posting of schedules Many expect the plan of the Ponemah mills will be followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
MISS BRUCKNER'S
 TWELFTH BIRTHDAY.
She Entertained Jolly Gathering of
 Friends at Her Home.

On her 18th birthday Miss Bessie Bruckner held a party at her home 64 Washington street, yesterday. The din- ing room was pleasantly decorated and beautiful birthday cake with twelve candles was on the center of the table Refreshments were served by Miss Yetta Bruckner. She received beautiful presents, and many games were play ed. Those who attended were Miss An nie OBrien, Joseph Alexander. Bessie Bruckner, Harry Schwartz Yetta Bruckner. The party ended at a late Ter, Joseph Fenberg, Beatrice Gunshan- on, Morris Bernstein and Marshall Bruckner. She party ended at a late hour, all those attending wishing her many more happy birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
FAMILY REUNIONS.
Held at the Homes of George H. Pat
 ridge and Joseph Carpenter.

4 family reunion was held on Christ mas day at the home of MT. and Mrs. George H. Partridge in the Pines, Brew ker's Neck Those present were Cap fain and Mrs. James Sistare, Miss Vio- Ia Sistare, and Miss Helen Robbins of Noank- Mir. and Mrs. Abner Partridge and son from Mystic, Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Partridge and Miss Laura Feine pf Norwich.
 MT. and Ms Joseph Carpenter of E'orst Point beld a family reunion on Christmas dfy. Those present were Mir and Mrsl William s. Carpenter of Poquonnoc, hIr. and Mrs. Lewis NJ. Carpenter o4 Jewett City Paul Car penter of Norwich. Miss Ruth Carpen- ter of Hartford, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lamb of New Haven. Mir and Mrs. Clarence of Fort Point
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Incidents In Society

Edward c. Ely of New York and the Misses Ely of Waltham, Mass, are here for the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Dana Colt enter tained informally Christmas evening at the Norwich Golf club.
 Mrs. William H. Fitch of East Town street spent the Christmas holidays with MT. and Mrs w. D. Fitch of St. Roman avenue, New Haven
 Harry W. Kent, secretary of the Metropolitan Museum of New York spent the Christmas holiday with his sister. Miss Katherine A. Kent of Elm avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs Horatio BigeIow left town Friday, Mir Bigelow for a week $ shooting in Pea Island, South Carolina Mrs. Bigelow and the children to pass a few days in New York
 :. Arthur H. Brewer entertained at dinner Christmas day MT. and Mrs Frank H Brewer and Robert Brewer of Hingham, Mass. MT. and Mrs Wal ter Wellington of New York, MT. and Mrs. DuBois and Miss DuBois of Brooklyn, N. T.. and his daughters and khsjr families
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
For pr. NeIson,s Place

The commissioner of pensions at washington has been informed of the death of Dr. A. W. Nelson of the board of medical examiners. at New London, FA6 has asked that Congressman Ma @Gn recommend some physician to take his place
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Holiday Guests

Mir and Mrs. Michael Connor and family of Putnam, Misses Dollie and Katie Connor of Providence, Mrs Cath crime La Combe of Woonsocket were guests of Mrs. J. Greedy over Christ mas.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Margaret M. Hedae.

The funeral of Mrs Margaret M. Hedge, widow of Charles D. Hedge, was held from her late home, No. 23 Hedge avenue. at 2.30 o'clock Friday after noon, and relatives and friends were present There were many beautiful floral tributes Rev Joseph F. Cobb Officiated. Burial was in Yantic ceme- tery, where a committa1 service was read by Rev. MT Cobb. The bearers were George Maynard, George Nose sian, Chester Barnes and Blydon Hedge. Undertaken Gager was in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
IN THE CITY COURT.
Cando Bound Over on Charge Of As- ssult-APpeaI Taken to a $100 Fine.

Tn the city court Friday morning Dominic Cando aged 90, was bound owe rto the higher court on a charge Of assault on Mary Falcone on Christ mas day. He could not secure a bond of $500 and went to jail. The evidence introduced tended to show probable cause
 In the case of firm charged with selling adulterated turpentine an ap- peal was taken to the fine of s100 inn posed and the matter will go to the court of common pleas
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
Three Sunday School Entertainments.

Christmas exercises were carried out at Central Baptist. Trinity Episcopal and Second Congregational churches on Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

If you are constipated, your entire system is poisoned by the waste mat ter kept in the body-serious results often follow. Use pr. Kings New Life Pills and you will soon get rid of con Rtipation, headache and other troubles. f5c at druggists or by mail H. E. Bucklen & Co, Philadelphia and St. LeHiS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
RELIANCE YARN COMPANY. Capital of SIS, 1000 Stated in Certificate of Incorporation Filed Friday

Tn the office of the secretary of state Friday was filed a certificate of in- corporation of the Reliance Yarn com panv Of Norwich. with a apital of S75. 900 and the sum of S30 900 paid in The incorporators are John Camp bell. Philip Henault and Jeremiah J. Desmond and it will manufacture wool ems as in the past at it's plant at the foot Of Fox hill on the East Side Organization will be effected in few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
DIED.

TAFT-In Danielson, Dec 26, Mrs
 Lydia 4. Taft. aged 70 years. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
John H. Cunningham.

The funeral of John H. Cunningham was held from the home of his brother in-law, John F. Craney, at No. 52 Otis street Friday morning. and there was a large attendance. Rev. J. H Boder- ick officiated at the services in St aPt- rick's church and two hymns were ren- dered by Mrs Frank l.. Farrell The bearers were Andrew Mclaughlin, John A. Brady, D. H. Driscoll, Felix Conlan. M. Clifford and Felix Callahan Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Undertak- CT HOurigan was in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27
John w. Loomis.

The body of John w. Loomis. a for mer Norwich resident, arrived here from Bridgeport Thursday noon. and burial was in Yantic cemetery at 2 30 o'clock Friday afternoon. A commit tai service was conducted by Rev J. B.
 Slocum. D. D. Relatives and friends were present. Church & Allen were in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-27

Edward C. Ely of New York and the Misses Ely of Waltham, Mass, are here for the holidays,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
OPPOSITION FROM NICARAGUA.
Liberal Party of Republic Protests
Against IrOtectOrate Plan.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Opposition in
the senate TO the plan of President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan for an
American protectorate over Nicaragua
has received support from represen-
tatives Of the Liberal party in that re-
public. When the senate committee on
foreign relations takes up the new
treaty again tomorrow it will be with
the knowledge that a strong element
in Nicaragua is averse to yielding any
vestige of sovereignty to the United
States.
Protests against the treaty are be-
ing made in Washington by Gen.
Francisco Altschul, a representative
Of Nicaraguan Liberalists. He contends
that many of his people do not favor
the idea Of the protectorate, although
they are willing to make a treaty to
give the United States a proposed
perpetual canal building right over
the Nicaraguan route.
A preliminary draft Of the treaty is
now before the senate committee and
will be considered at a meeting to-
morrow. Senators Borah, Clark OF
Arkansas, Williams and others who
will oppose the convention, base their
objections upon the claim that a pro-
tectorate over any Central American
country would be a radical departure
from the settled foreign policy Of the
United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
SOLICITOR l.. B. SINGLETON OF
CONWAY ACCUSED OF GRAVE
CRIME ON MAY 20TH.
Is Taken to Columbia 20 Apply for
Bond Before Judge and Attorney
General-Sentimcnt OF Community
Is for Singleton.

Conway, Aug. 1.-Charged with as
sault with criminal intent on the wife
of Conway business man, l.. B.
Singleton, solicitor of the Twelfth ju-
dicial circuit. left yesterday for CO.
lumbia in custody of a constable to
apply for bond before a Judge and the
attorney general in whose hands
would lie the arranging Of bail. Sen
timent here seems to favor Mr.. Sin
gleton and none seems to expect con-
victiOn.
Mr.. Singleton was arrested We'd
nesday on warrant sworn out before
Magistrate w. H. Chestnut. The war;
rant charges that the alleged attempt
was made May 20. The paper was
turned over to Constable John IL.
MCCaskill, who served it.
Immediately Mr.. Singleton re-
quested that he be allowed to go be-
fore judge and the attorney gem
eral, who would be empowered to fix
cOnu, ana secure MS release on bail
Mr.. Singleton, accompanied by the
constable and his counsel, left here
yesterday.
No date has been set for the pre-
liminary hearing. What course Mr.
Singleton will pursue is unknown.
The people of Conway generally
seem to be on Mr. Singleton's side,
and it is not thought here that a YER
dict of guilty will be the result if tho
case is brought to trial.
Mr.. Singleton. a we'll known mem
ber of the Conway bar was appointed
by the governor to fill the unexpired
term Of the late Walter II. Wells.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
SUES TO RECOVER LAND.
Government Seeks to Recover 100, 900
Acres In Western States.

Portland, Ore, July 31.-Tro filing
by the government Of another suit to
forfeit lands held by the Southern
Pacific railroad was announced here
today Approximately 100000 acres
are at stake and the names of Coils
+. Huntington, Leland Stanford and
Charles p. CrOcker, who built the
Central Pacific railroad, are brought
in.
These men and others, it is alleged,
organized companies which took over
160 acres fling from individuals and
made of them holdings of the South
ern Oregon Improvement Company
just after the civil war. This COM
pany's property, through a bankruptcy
proceedings was taken over by the
Southern Oregon Company, which the
present petitioner asserts, was merely
a nominal change.
The petition, filed by IL settlers,
charged that the original hlers on the
land were merely dummies for the
company and hence the provisions OF
the congressional land grant of 1869
were violated. An injunction against
timber cutting on the lands also is
asked
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
FEW MANUFACTURERS ANSWER
Indicates No Injury to Their Busi-
ness.

Washington, Aug. 1.--Most Of the
manufacturers Of the country have
ignored the lists of question sent
them by the senate finance committee
in regard to the probable effect upon
industries Of the Democratic tariff re-
vision. Senator La Toilette told the
senate today that only &C replies had
been received to the $500 sets Of
questions mailed by the committee to
manufacturers who had protested
against proposed rates Of duty and
suggested that the manufacturers
must be confident of not being hurt
by the new tariff or were not alto
gether frank. ..
Senator La Toilette, originator of
the idea of sending out the questions
with the hope Of throwing light on
tariff revision, had his own list mailed
along with that Of the committee. He
declared the few replies received af-
forded little information, particularly
concerning the comparative cost OF
production in the United States and in
competing countries.
The senator's remarks, his first in
the tariff debate, were made opposing
an attempt of Senators Dillingham;,
Page and Gallinger to increase pro-
posed duties on granite.
The amendment was defeated 10
to IA. Earlier in the day Senator
GrOnna concluded his criticism OF
the tariff bill and Senator Catron of
New Mexico attacked it as a danger
Gus piece Of legislation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
TILLMAN FOR ACTION.
senator Urges Both Tariff and Cur
rency Bills.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Senator Till
man discussed the tariff and money
matters with the president TODAY.
The purpose of my visit 10 the
White House." he said, was TO sug-
gest to the president the advisabilitv
OF preparing an amendment to the
currency bill which would give us i'm
mediately money in the South and
West for moving the crops and get
both through the senate by night ses-
Slons, II necessary. / told him the Re
pubHcans seemed to object more
strenuousE to currency Legislation
than to tariff legislation and l felt
the people of the country would ap-
plaud if we gave them a dose of both
and hold their noses until they swal-
lowed it. Although l am perhaps
the weakest man physically among the
Democrats am willing to help press
up legislation for all we are worth.
though it requires night sessions to
do it,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
TIE ALLIES PROPOSE FRONTIER
Bulgaria Would Have Less than 30
Miles Coast OH Aegean.

London, Aug. 1.-The allies in de-
mand presented to the Bucharest
peace conference today. proposed the
establishment of a frontier standing
east from the Struma River, running
midway through Rumelia and reach
ing the Aegean Sea. fifteen miles west
of Dedeaghatch. This would leave
Bulgaria Il coast line on the Aegean
Sea Of less than thirty miles.
If these drastic terms are accept
ed Bulgaria will issue from two wars
II little larger than when she en-
tered into them. but she will have
to abandon a large amount of terri
tory to Roumania. The allies also
maintain their demand for an idem-
nifty.
II is probable that the negotia-
tiOn will be protraCted and that the
armistice of five days will be re-
ncwcd.
dispatch To the Daily Telegraph
from Belgrade asserts that the cas-
ualtics of the Scrvian army in the
past month Of lighting aggregate near
Iy $1,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
COTTON CROP POOR.
Decline OF "a Per Cent Disclosed
by Government Report for July
Is.

Washington. Aug. 1.-Decline of 2.2
Per cent In the condition of cotton
on July rs, compared with the condi-
ton on June 25. was shown today
when the department OF agriculture's
August cotton report announced the
condition as 1916 per cent OF a nor
NAL
The figures showed four-tenths OF
i per cent below the July 20 ten
year average but 81 per cent above
last years July 25 condition.
Since the June 25 report the con-
dition declined s per cent I'm Okla
homa. per cent In Texas and Mis-
sissippi and 2 per cent In Florida.
Louisiana and Missouri. Other States
showed condition equal or above the
June IS figures.
The condition OF the crop In all the
Atlantic Coast States was below the
ten1year average condition. while in
the central and western portion of
the cotton belt condition figures were
above those OF the ten-year aver
age,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
POLITICIANS At FILbERT,
BLEASE SAYS HE Is HANDS OEp
IN GOVERNORS RACE.
McLaurin, Rembert. Richards. Lieu.
tenant Governor Smith and NJ.
Smith Among GubernatOrial Candi
dates who Spoke Manning and
ClinkScaleS Absent.

Filbert, Aug. 1.-The annual Fill
bert picnic today, which was attended
by fully 1900 people, was big sue
cess. The meeting was featured by
the declaration of Governor Blease
that he is hands off, in the guber-
Material race; an attack on the State
senate by Representative Geo. r.
Rembert and his charge that Tillman
deserted" when he made his famous
address to the people last summer, in
which he repudiated Governor
Blease; a slap at the State senate by
Railroad Commissioner Richards for
failure to pass the fiat twO-cent mil
cage bill, and an ovation given the
governor. The crowd present was rep
resentative not only of York, but of
adjoining counties. and some came
from North Carolina.
In spite of the intense heat the
great company of men and women
listened patiently while the candi-
dates for governor held their prelim-
mary skirmish. The absence Of Unit
ed States Senator T.. d. Smith was re-
GREETED. He sent a letter TO the chair
man stating that important measures,
the tariff and currency legislation,
held him in Washington. Letters of
regret were also read from r. 1.
Manning of Sumter, and John G..
Clikscales, of Spartanburg, both of
whom are candidates for governor and
who were among those invited. Each
OF the speakers were given the best
OF attention and accorded a compli-
mentary reception.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-08-06
TO ELIMINATE COTTON TARE.
First Meeting Of Committee Held H.
Senator T.. ID. Smiths Office.

oCidtoF II. ~. SnutnS OUicc.
Washington, July 31-The final
meeting of the committee appointed
at the annual meeting of the Asso-
citation of Southern Agricultural
Workers at Raleigh, n. c., in Novem-
ber last to formulate q plan for bring
ing about a conference of representa-
tives of various organized cotton inter-
ests of the world to devise a method
by which the tare on American cot
ton may be standardized with a view
to eliminating evils growing out OF
present tare practices was held in
the Office here today of Senator f. d.
Smith, of South Carolina.
The committee comprises Senators
liOke Smith, Georgia; T.. ID. Smith
South Carolina; Postmaster General
BurlesOn. Former Representative w.
G.. Brantley, Georgia, and representa-
tives OF the departments of agriculture
and commerce. sub committee was
appointed TO work out details of the
conference TO be presented to the
full committee at q meeting to be
held here within a short time.
The question Of speedily bringing
about universal standard for Amer
lean cotton also was considered but
no definite action was taken.