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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
SHORT CIRCUITS.

Long distance wireless from aero~ planes is a success.
 The Montreal terminal of the Cana dian Northern is to be electrified.
 The strength of tungsten Mazda lamp flaments has been increased 800 per cent. in the last few years until now they are as strong as the old carbon f1laments
 The Electric Steel company of ln- diana is erecting a plant at lndianap- olis which will be equipped with an electric steel smelting and refining furnace with a capacity of 72OO pounds This will be of the arc type.
 A few years ago a nautomobile with electric light was a novelty. Today nearly all the new cars are equipped with electric lights and electric lamps can be purchased at nearly every garage in the country for any size car.
 The importation of India runoer m to the United States during the year ended June 30, 1913, amounted to 1l3,- GOO. 900 pounds, which sets a new record for quantity, although the value S1O1 .OOO. 000 was somewhat less than for the previous year.
 The passage of an electric current over a wire always results in some heat Dn ordinary circuits this heat is very small and easily radiates away. Tn electric cooking and heating ap- paratus special heat producing wires are used to change the electricity into heat.
 The cable between the United States and Honolulu cost $20000000. The two stations could be connected by wireless for $500,000 or one-fort1etn as much. The cost of operation and lp-keep is about the same in either case. This illustrates the economy of wireless for all marine work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
Miss Stella Wright, was formerly a resident of Kiliingly.


 Miss Stella Wright, was formerly a resident of Kiliingly.
 Peter Pechie.
 From his home in Attawaugan the funeral of Peter Peehie was held Sat- Hrday morning, with services at St. JoseBh's church iA Dayville Rev. Ig- hatius Kest was eelebrant of the re- aafeaA mass. The bearers we're Henry Peehle, Fred Peehies sons eF the de- soni John Bene{t, son-in-law, Will lianA Cody and Henry King, nephews. Burial was in St James cemetery, banielsen Louis F. Kennedy was the funeral direetef.
 New I've Hour Schedule Jan. fst.
 January l is about the date when it is expected the new twe=hour sched- ule on the trolley line between Dan- ie4son and Providence will go into ef- feet. All the track arrangements, such as changing switches. etc, have been made and only minor details Of the scheme remain to be worked out. The cars on the line referred to now use up two hours and three-quarters in making the running to Providence, so the cut ia the running time is de- cfded one. The change will not only be benefit to the public, but to the road as we'll as 1t is understood that fewer cars will be required to main tain the schedule which will mean a saving ia wear on equipment and up- keep cost and a smaller number of crews
 The schedule time for cars arriving at and leaving DanieIson has not been announced, but the matter is under consideration
 Term to Close Friday.
 This is the last week of school in Kaalingly until after the Christmas season. In the grade schools of the town teachers and pupils are mak- ing ready to mark the end of the term with special Christmas exercises, which in instances will be of more than pass ing interest
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
DANIELsON
No Trace Of Laura Busfiey--New Two Hour Providence Trolley Schedule Jan. sst-Annuai Meeting of Wind- ham County Agricuiturai Society.

Henry MeDerrnett of Woonsoeket was at his home in Banielsen over Sunday.
 ChristogIaex. Andrews and I,yier An drews have returned from Greesevilie Me, where they have been employed for several HaeAthS.
 The meeting of the Killingly Theft Detecting society is to be held We'd nesday afternoon
 Miss Katherine D. Awkward, Miss Marguerite Carors, Miss Name Dunn and Miss Mary Weaver spent Sunday with friends in BrookfyA.
 Henry A. Preach, of WaEren, R. l. was 8 guest of ffsenGs here Saturday. bers of the Ladies' Reading circle at her home for a meeting this (Monday) afternoon.
 New Teoesqaents Occupied.
 The first of the tenemeats in the new flats erected by ", $ Brown on Water street was occupied Saturday,
 To Hear License Petitioners.
 The county commi ssleners will be in DaA4easosa Tuesday in connection with the applications for two addition al licenses ia Danielson,
 MT and Mrs. 1sai Tetreault, who have been residents of DaN6elson for years, are to make tAeir home in New Bedford
 Scores of automobile owners im- proved the glorious winter weather of Sunday by taking the4r families or friends o&t for tour through this sec ton of the sta5e-
 Confetti GaIore.
 There was a report Sunday to the effect that one store sold 1000 pack ages of confetti for use in Danielson Saturday evening, and the appearance of the streets in the bMsiness sec ttep bear ont the c4adma-
 Miss Bsshey St1aI Missing.
 Relatives of Miss Laura Bushey con- tinRe the search for her, but without satisfactory results The gir4 has been missing for two weeks. It has been learned that she went to DayValle to see a giTI friend oza the afternoon of the day she disappeared, but since then nothing has been heard relative to her.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
Poem bv Mics Warner.

Miss Frances L. Warner daughter of Judge and Mrs. Edgar M. Warner, has in the current issue of the Atlantic Monthly, contributors section, q poem entitled Home Made Poetry.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Charles Austin.

The body of Mrs. Charles Austin 65, was brought here on an evening train Saturday from Providence and later taken to Danielson, where burial was in Westheld cemetery Sunday after noon. Mrs. Austin died suddenly in Providence, where she had been mak- ing her home with Robert J. Warren, son of Capt. and Mrs. George Warren of Putnam. The deceased was sis ter of Mrs. Warren, who is the last survivor of a family of eight children. Mrs. Austin was Stella Wright of Will Evansville and was twice married, first to Thomas Jordan. who was a veteran of the Civil war. and who died years ago, and then to Charles Austin, who died suddenly in Hartford a few years ago. Mrs Austin had been making her home in Providence for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Holds Annual Meeting and Reelects
 Sheriff Sibley President-Balance of $834 After Sqnaring Years Accounts.

Sheriff Preston B. SlbIey was re- elected president of the Windham County Agricultural society at its an nual meeting held in Brooklyn Sat uEsday- Ills selection represents unanimous choice by those present and was the organizations method of showing its appreciation of the un- usual success he achieved in adminis- teTing the duties of the office during 1913, which was one of the most sat isfactOI-y years in the recent history Of the society, the oldest of its kind of the more than 1,2o0 in the United States. Reports read at the meeting showed that the society is now Tn a strong financial position after weath- eripg the vicissitudes of a series of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
AN ABSORBING GAME.
Four Hustling Travelling salesmen From Worcester Played It and For- got Business.


 Four Worcester travelling salesmen are hustlers for the houses they repre- sent They are after the trade in their ines in Putnam, and to get it they LOOK an early train here on a recent morning. The train proved a oood place IT which to play whist and while away the time until Putnam was reached-then the slow saIesmen who came down on later trains would have q cnahce to wonder why they were not 5ettlng DuSlneSS, which of course. the early birds would have collected Fine pIan-f1ne game; in fact, such an in terestlng game (of whist) thai inc salesmen did not give it up when the U am reached Putnam the end of lts .,lri 1uH, ana the car the players were occu- pylng was shunted up in the wards and on To a siding, where the game con L1nued through the morning hOurs and until the train was about to start oI1 the return trip to Worcester at 10 2n n n Then the four hustIers rel11cta,3+ +, put away the pasteboards and went o11+ a1ter the business that, it may chart taoly De hoped, those slow mortaIs that were to be left behind had not saci7red ana ana gone away with. The peculiar tuIng apout the game was that if was played for the pleasure and the intar est and the rivalry-not for rnoneI,
 so don't blame the boys unnecessarily
 s. of V. Officers.
 George w. Child can1p Sons of Wa eraIs, has elected these Officers, Cyo,,1 mander, George w. Baker: senior Vtll Vice cofnmander, Ernest c. Morse: iunioT vice commander, Raymond Franklin Iiito fBecreEary BT. 4Ia. John D. Child; treasurer, AT, Ld.. h1oWard IVY F. Perry; camp council Adds A, H. Welch, B. L. Wood rtieli, 4rtb1I,, Tourtellotte Al leliur l.. Anstaliation of the officers is to he in m, January and the appoiative officers s VIII III, De announced at that time.
 Ihe camp has received an invitation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
Congregational Bible Class Christmas
 Festival.

The Christmas entertainment for the Bible school at the Congregational church this year is to be held Christ mas night in the auditorium, beginning at 530, with the Christmas Home Scene in costume and with suitable setting, After the distribution of pres- ents a social time is planned for young and old-the juniors and primary de- partments in the gymnasium and the intermediates. adults and their friends in the chapel, The Drop-In class has invited every pupil and friend to join heartily in the celebration, The ex- change of presents is to be carried un- der the same plan as last year. Bach teacher has 8 name for each scholar and these are expected in selecting presents not to exceed ten cents in buying gifts,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

nam, both in freight and passenger schedules. Providence, under the new running time. which it is expected will be in force about the first of the year, can be reached by trolley from Putnam in about two hours and 40 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
FUNERALS
Mrs. char4es Austin,

MFS. OR4a31oS ANSdaN.
 The funeral of Mrs Charles Aes- tlza, who died suddenly in Providence was held from the undertaking rooms of Louis F. Kennedy Sunday at moon Burial was in WesT4ield cemetery Fun eraa services were held aG Riley's un- der<aszang rooms in Providence Sa1nr- day afternoon Mrs Austin, who was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

Charles s. Seeley of Providence was at his home here over Sunday.
 George NJ. Fine spent Sunday with relatives in Pittsfield. Mass.
 Edward J. Jastrom of Providence was a visitor with friends in Putnam Saturday.
 M. M Dwyer of Boston spent the week end at his home in Putnam.
 Miss Eda Dobbrow, who has been a nurse at the Day Kimball hospital, has gone to her home in Torrington-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
PUTNAM

Baptist Delegates to East kiIlingly Ordination New Telephone E,>- change to Be Open to the Public Thursday-Burial of Mrs. Charles Austin-How the Worcester Sales men Hustled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

to go to Webster and attend a camp fire next Wednesday evening as the guests of the members of E. B. Morton camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
Delegates to Ordination.

Rev, J. R. Stubbert, Charles Rich ardson and Deacon Thomas Finchan have been appointed delegates to the day1 as representatives of the Putnam Baptist church,
 Mrs, George s, Bradley will have the members of the Ladies' Social cir ele of the Congregational church at
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
On Executive Con1nittee.

Edgar M Wheaton was elected a member of the executive committee of the Wlndham County Agricultural so- cfety at the annual meeting in Brook Iyn Saturday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
HALF Of HIS LIFE
IN PEN|TENT|ARY
MAN SHOT ROBRING SAFE IN
GEORGIA is VIRGINIA CON-
VICT WITH RECORD.

LYNCHBURG. VA, July To-
Walter Turpin, who says he is thirty
years of age, and was born In Bedford
county, Va, is now in the De Kalb
county. Ga. jail. awaiting trial for
having last Friday at midnight crack
ed the Kirkwood, Ga, postoffice safe.
The noise Of the discharge of nitro
glycerine gave the alarm and officers
Of the town and the proprietor of the
store engaged the afe-blower in
duel with revolvers in the dark. Tur-
pin was wounded in the side. but not
seriously. and his trial will take place
al an early date.
Ten or fifteen years ago, when Tur-
pin was little more than a youth. he
kept the police busy here until be-
tween the mayor and the judge of
the Corporation court, he was sent
to the Reform school in Hanover
county, having the unenviabie distinc-
ton Of being the first white lad sent
from Lynchburg to that institution.
little later he was paroled from
the school and drifted to Albemarle
county, where he got into some kind
OF devilment and was sent for a short
term to the penitentiary. Then he
came back to Lynchburg and on the
night of April Z, 1902, he broke into
the store of the Clark Hardware COM
pany, then located on Main street. be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets, and
stole q lot OF pistols and pocket knives
He was caught and tried on June eth
of that year, in the Corporation court
where he pleaded guilty and was sent
to the penitentiary for Ave years For
some misbehavior his term there
seems to have been increased. for he
did not leave the big prison on Ore
gon Hill until December 24th- when
he was conditionally pardoned. He
did not return to Lynchburg, but 1t
was not long before he was back in
tho penitentiary. from which II the
memory of local officials serve them
correctly. he managed to escape and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
DANVlLLE POLICE
CHIEF ASSAULTED

DANvILLE. VA, July 1e.-Chief
of Police James r. Bell was yester-
day asss ulted in his Office by Roy c.
Coleman. local attorney. following
the exchange Of few words rela-
tive to the action of police officers
in searching the home of a negro
named Massie on July 4th for whis-
key.
Mr.. Coleman. who was convinced
that the house had been entered
without a search warrant. told the
chief so. AS he did 80 the officer
rose from his chair, and Coleman
thinking he was going to resent for
chilly his words. struck him. There
was an exchange of fisticuffs until
officers In an adjoining room. hearing
the scuff1e separated them.
Coleman received black eye. but
the chief of police bears no mark.
Coleman will be tried before police
Justice at an early date. He had not
been arresten or put under bond early
this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
Summer Meeting
Of Ho1 ticultural
Society Next Week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. July
1o.-The summer meeting of the Vir-
ginia State Horticultural society is TO
be held this year in conjunction with
the rural life conference of the Sum
mer school, which opens July 14th.
and concludes on the 18th.
The program for the rural life con-
ference this year will take the form
of a farmers institute-the first OF
It's kind ever held in Alhemarle--and
should be we'll attended bp the far
ners OF the county
On invitation extended by DR.. 3.
W. Fletcher, director of the State ex-
pertinent station, Blacksburg. there
will be an excursion to visit the two
experiment orchards at Crozet con-
Quoted by the experiment station. DR..
Fletcher and staff will conduct the
party around these orchards nd-ex-
plain methods used. Other orchards
at Crozet will also be visited. Trains
to Crozet leave Charlottesville at 5
A. NJ and reach Crozet at $50 A.
NJ. Leave Crozet. coming east, 1890
A. NJ. and 2:46 r. M.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
COLONEL BOWMAN
IS NOT CANDIDATE

SALEM. VA. July 1o.--At a spe-
cial meeting OF the county Democratic
committee called to take action In re-
gard to the approaching primary for
the election Of 3 candidate for the
State legislature. information was re-
ceived from the family of Hon. A. M.
Bowman. the veteran member from
Roanoke county, who has remained
desperately Ill for the past three
months dhat the colonels critical
condition precluded the possibility of
him again sntering the race. and re-
Questing the committee to take such
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
COLLEClANS WE'D;
KEEP 1T SECRET

F f aFe.HBtRes. f., Jufy 1T has
Just been learned here that Miss
were married in Bristol on the nth
of last November and the marriage has
been kept secret since that time. Mr..
Mccoy and Miss Fennell were college
friends together here and were en-
gagged for some time, although the en-
gagement was kept 4 secret
Two college friends Of the bride
were told OF the wedding. but they
kept the secret well, and the culmina-
ton Of the romance did not leak out
until now.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

action as 1t saw At in the circum-
stances
Colonel Bowman Is one Of the most
influential members of the Virginia
legislature. is chairman of the i'm
portant finance committee and a men,
Ter Of the tax commission. He has
been desperately Ill for several months
with Bright's disease and an affection
Of the heart. and his condition is re-
garded as hopeless
The committee has given notice that
his successor will be selected at the
regular primary on August 5th. Many
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
Atkins---Cole.
RAIN DAMAGES
CROP OF GRAIN

DUBLIN, VA, July 10.--Recent
heavy rains In this section have done
considerable damage to wheat and
corn crops. The cattle market is
starting up.
Considerable home building has
been done here during the past few
months. The town authorities have
laid pipes for a water supply. but
there liz vet no water in sight.
Spectators in lambs here are re-
ported to have lost a good deal of
money lately.
Politics are beginning to get warm.
and It ia believed the majority Of
regular voters here will support
Judge williams for the legislature.
1t has been very hot here. and a
good deal OF sickness Ia reported.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
SUMMER BOARDERS
Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Ia the Atlantic City Of
the South. A beautiful resort. with
ample grounds and attractions
Superb bathing. All the comforts Of
the city and the delights Of the sea-
shore. The hotel has been put in
thorough condition and il open for
visitors For terms address
CHARLES H. cAAoLvo.
Proprietor. Ocean View. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

think that the honor will fall upon
Mr.. C. l. Stearnes. brother OF State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
r. c. Stearnes Mr.. Stearnes Is life
long Democrat. fluent speaker. and
would, his friends believe, prove
worthy successor OF the venerable
Colonel Bowman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

was then picked up in Richmond by
federal authorities for passing coun-
terfeit money, and was sent TO the
federal prison at Atlanta for hve
wears, which term expired last feo-
ruary. According to an interview
newspaper man in Georgia mad with
Turpin, he confessed that exactly nan
his life had been spent In prison anu
this Is probably correct. not counuhs
the term in the Reform school or such
email affairs as thirty to sixty days
in fall for disorder.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
WIN Represent Virginia

Judge r. r. Prentiss. OF the STAT
corporation commission, has bea1
appointed by Governor Mann to rep
resent Virginia at the conference d
Judges to be held August S0th. q
Montreal, Canada The conference i
under the auspices OF the American
Bar association.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

who was alleged to have threatono,
to kill a negro on Chelsia Hill, -,
acquitted by the Jury. It was 6rouefs
out in tho evidence that the ne9r,
said something about tho young mani
mother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
GETS FIVE YEARS FOR
FELONIOUS SHOOTING

On a charge Of shooting and wound
ing John Stanley, . negro. James Da-
yes. also colored. was sentenced to
Ave years In the State penitentiary
yesterday afternoon by the jury In
Henrico Circuit court This negro ID
the third one to be convicted in tbs
court within two days and given long
terms in the penitentiary.
Frank Hiu = young white man.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11
THE HYGEIA

Thirty seventh street. Cape Henry,
Va. Directly on ocean mont. Fine
marine view. Home-like comfort.
Fine ana safe bathing. Capacity sew
enty-five. Large rooms and verAndas.
Bath houses for convenience Of guests.
Terms reasonable.
ROE 4 DYER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

Varc1nate Fifty IhOuS410,
SYDNEY. N. s. w. July To-
Smallpox, which has been prev1lou'
hero for some time, II spreadiu0
Fifty thousand persons have been vac
cinated. and there are sixty-one -ca1el
In quarantine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

Mrs. Alfred NJ Randolph and chill
dren. accompanied by Mrs Arlington
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

Mrs. r. F.. Norfieet and Miss Flor
ence Norfeet are spending the sum
mer at Amelia. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

| Or. and Mrs Moses D. Hoge, Jr.,
and ia nily are occupying their bunga-
| low near the reservoir.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

Butt, are leaving for New York. to-
day. frem which place they Will sail
for England.
Miss Kitty Lancaster has gone to
wv Bath county, to
spend the remainder of the summer.
{ DIR. and Mrs Charles v. CARING
ton are the guests Of Mr.. and MrA
A. b. Darlington, in Hofbrook avenue.
panville, Va
Mrs william H. white, Miss Emma
Gray white and Miss Helen Adams
ore sailing for Europe today to re-
main until November.
Mrs. Arthur Scrivenor and young
son, Arthur Scrivenor, Jr., are leav-
irg town today to visit Miss Helen
Stevens at her country place, Viz
ginia Manor" near Natural Bridge.
Atkins--Cole
Mr.. Thomas r. Atkins. chief engi-
neer Richmond and Henrico Railway
company power house. and Miss Car
RE NJ, Cole, daughter OF II. J. Cole.
a prosperous farmer near Atlee. Va.
were married in. Washington yester-
day.
After visit to points of interest
they will be at home at 32a Twenty
seventh street after September LIST
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

Miss Lucille Leonard has returned
to her home in this city after visiting
Mrs. Harvey Horton, in Newport
News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-11

I reiu ana MI l1ofuAS SNdHHs
Returning from Europe.
MIR. ami Mrs. Douglas Huntly Cor
dor, who have been travelling in Eu-
rope for the last five weeks. will ar
rive In New York today by the Ma
iesttc." They will leave New York
Immediately to reopen their country
home, The Orchards" near Balti-
more
Engagement Announced.
Mrs. Randall Hunt, of San Fran
cisco. Cal, announces the engagement
Of her daughter, Miss Floride Hunt.
10 Lieutenant n. Kent Hewitt, u. s.
n. The bride-elect Is the grand
daughter of the late william H Hunt,
who was one time secretary Of the
navy and minister OF Russia. Lieu
tenant Hewitt Is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hewitt. of New Jersey.
The wedding will. take place in the
fall.
w. C. r. Z. Meeting.
The praper service OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance union Will be
held this afternoon at o'clock at the
Headquarters, col East Broad street
The address will be Personal Touch"
Personal.
Mr.. and Mrs Sands and Mrs. Alex
ander Sands have returned to their
home In Richmond after spending a
few weeks at the Willoughby club,
Willoughby Beach.
Miss Margaret Baldwin has gone
to willoughby Bach to spend the re-
msinder OF the summer with her
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Bland, at the Eide aWee cottage.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Etrause, who has been
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs David
Hirsh. In Fredericksburg, Va. has
returned to her home in this city.
Mrs. 7. w. Harris and Miss Ella
Harris are the guests Of Mrs, Wallace
n. Smith. in Newport News, Va
Miss Lucille Leonard has returned
to her home in this city after visiting
Mrs, Harvey Horton. in Newport
/ News
| DR.. and Mrs Moses D. Hoge. Jr.,
and family are occupying their bunga-
low near the reservoir.
| Mrs r. F. Norfleet and Miss Flor
ence Norfieet are spending the sum
mer at Amelia. Va.
! Mrs Alfred NJ Randolph and chill
dren. accompanied by Mrs Arlington