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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-10-02

D. LONG.
OF the Importance Of preparedness for
war and Of striking quick blows in
rapid succession once war was begun.
With the enthusiastic candor which
characterizes him, he declared that
ought to have the Asiatic squadron"
Admiral Dewey tells how Roosevelt
asked him if he had any political in
fuence and his own expression Of dis
inclination to use it.
II want you to CO. You are the man
who will be equal to the emergency if
one arises. Do you know any sena-
torso" Mr.. Roosevelt is quoted as say
ing.
Admiral Dewey said his heart was
set on having the Asiatic squadron, as
it seemed to him the country was in
evitably drifting into a war with
Spain.
I'm command of an efficient force in
the far east, with a free hand to act
In consequence of being so far from
Washington" he writes, II could strike
promptly and successfully at the Span
ish force in the Philippines''
cred Tape" Scored.
After his appointment, for which the
influence Of Senator Proctor Of Yer
mont was largely responsible. and pri-
or to bis departure Dewey says he
studied the Philippines and the condi-
lions Of the squadron he was to COM
mand. Inquiry about the quantity OF
ammunition in the squadron developed
the fact that there was not even a
peace allowance. Although a further
supply had been ordered, no one seem.
ed to think it necessary to facilitate
Its shipment, thanks largely to the red
tape Of official conservatism"
Throughout the volume there appears
this frank criticism Of the red tape
methods and the delay that seemed at
that time to impede every movement
even after it became apparent that wal
would follow. Dewey relates that he
urged the department to ship this am
munition at once, but that he was told
he must wait for repairs to the Charles
ton, which would require six months
Supported BY Roosevelt he finally OBJ
tanned an order for the Concord, Their
fitting out at Mare Island for the Ash
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-10-02
ROOSEVELT MADE
OF MANILA
Admiral, In Autobiography,
Pays Tribute to His Fore
sight and Aid.

"HE autobiography of George
Dewey, admiral of the navy,
Il just from the press of Scrib-
ner's, promises to be the most
Interesting book Of the season. Ad-
miral Dewey's "reminiscences of the
civil war are entertaining and told in q
straightforward, pleasing style that
holds the attention Of the reader and
gives pen pictures Of the stirring events
OF those earlier days. It is when he
comes to deal with history leading up
to and including the war with Spain
that his autobiography becomes of in
tense interest, for he speaks plainly
and expresses his opinions on matters
that few years ago would be discuss
ed in naval circles only in the secrecy
Of the club or the wardroom.
In the fall Of 1897 Admiral Dewey
says he knew that Commodore John
a. Howell and himself were being con-
sidered for the command Of the Asiatic
squadron. The most influential officer
in the distribution of assignments was
Rear Admiral Crowninshield, chief Of
the bureau Of navigation, "a pronounce
ed bureaucrat," writes Admiral Dewey,
with whose temperament and methods
Ihad little more sympathy than had the
majority Of the officers of the navy at
that time" Dewey says Crownin-
Shield would hardly recommend him to
any command, land his advice had
great weight with John D. Long, who
was then secretary of the navy"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-10-02
Roosevelt Wanted Him,

OF Theodore Roosevelt, then assist
ant secretary Of the navy, Dewey says
che was most impatient Of red tape
and had singular understanding both
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam
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with the special attractions of the tree of light, a beautiful arrangement, on Davis park and the dazzling fllumina- tion of the business section the streets were so jammed with people as to be occurred In Danielson since the observ- ance of the bicentenniaI of Killingly' s incorporation, which was observed in 1908. A carnival spirit prevailed and the spirit of the holiday season was also strongly in evidence. The lights are certainly as attractive to people as any little form of attraction that could be devised and good people came from all the surrounding towns, and came in large numbers, to see the pretty display. It Is not too much to assume that they not only came, but came with their money, which was spent to good advantage in meeting various needs.
 P. H. s. Defeated 19 to 13.
 Killingly High school defeated Put nam High 19 to 13 in the first meeting or the teams this season in the Town hall Christmas night. The game was one Of those of the Quinebaug Valley league, of which four Wind1an cSun- ty high school teams are members. A DIE crowd watched the game which was fast, and at times rough, so much so that Referee Mellor ordered one k1l1ngly player and one Putnam play CT from the floor. The victory gives k1llingly lead in the league race
 The freshman team representing the school also played the Putnam boys, winning by the score of 12 to 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
BIG BUSINESS HANDLED.
Daily Average Of 225 Sacks of Mail at
 the Postoffice.

Postmaster F. G. Letters and his able office force, after handling a record breaking business, had practically all of the mail delivered by 3 o'clock on Christmas afternoon, and were pleased with having completed the big week of the year. Since Monday an average of 225 sacks of mail matter has been handled and this may be taken as an indication of what the office force was called upon to cope with.
 Postmaster Letters was especially pleased with the manner in which pa irons responded to the request that they do their mailing early, for there was a big response to this suggestion. Another fact that was pleasing te the postmaster was the careful manner in which parcels were wrapped and ad- dressed, and very few percels had to be rejected on account of their not hay ing been properly prepared. Incoming parcels were as a rule received in good condition, and there will be little or no complaint from the addresses.
 An extra force has been on duty since Monday. With the aid of teams this force was able to deliver and de- spatch promptly all incoming and out going mail matter. Postmaster Letters expressed his personal thanks Christ mas afternoon to all of the patrons of the Putnam office and it's rural routes for their hearty co- operation in mailing well wrapped, plainly addressed par csls, and fer mailing them eaRlA :. |
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES.
How the Festival of the Nativity Was
 Observed Thursday.

Christmas day at St. Joseph's church there was special music at every ser vice, the mass at 9.15 being sung by the junior choir. At the 1030 mass a male choir sang. There was no vesper service
 The Methodist church had a special programme at in the afternoon, in- cluding songs, recitations, tableaux and recitations, together with the arrival of Santa Claus and distribution of gifts. The following committees had the service in charge: Tableaux Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. Abramson. Mrs. Bul- lock and Miss Norris; music, MT. Abramson; construction, MT. Bullock, MT. Cook; drilling, Miss Florence Lin- coin, Mrs A. 4. Jones.
 Special music was featured at St. Paufs P. F. church in all the services. The Christmas tree exercises will be held Sunday evening at 7.30.
 At the Baptist church the cantata santa Claus and Uncle sam was given at in the evening under the direction oS the committee consisting of Mrs. Ads Merri6elc, Miss Ada Bowen and Ma W. F. Rowlsy. There were 56 different characters in the cast, and the costumes, representing different countries. were particularly fetching. There was also included a flag drill and a number of little ones imperson- ating elves, fairies and cupids. There was a Christmas tree too, with pres ents for the little ones. The affair was very successful and reflected great credit on the committee in charge and all participating.
 At the Congregational church there was a well attended song and praise service at in the afternoon, with spe- cial music
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
DANlELsoN-PRovIDENcE RUN.
To Be Made In Short Time After Jan
 1st-The New Schedule

The Rhode Island company has named next Thursday, January 1, as the day for inaugurating it's new and faster running time between Danielson and Providence. With the innovation comes a change in the leaving time of the cars from Danielson. The first car for Providence is to leave here at 6.30 a. m., the last at 9.30 D. m. This leaving time is five minutes earlier than is now the case, as the cars are getting away from here at 25 minutes before each hour.
 The time by stations that will be re- Quired to make the run to Providence, about 34 miles as the line runs will be as follows; Danielson to East killingly, 25 minutes; East Killingly to Foster Center 27 minutes; Foster Center to Clayville, minutesi Clayville to Rockland, minutes; Rockland to Richmond, 10 minutes; Richmond to Ashland, minutes; Ashland to Scitu- ate 10 minutes; Scituate to city line, 25 minutes; city line to Market Square, 25 minutes.
 At the Orpheum theater the Christ mas show, afternoon and evening, was The Masked Dancer another of the spicy and uptodate J. w German mu- sical melanges In the cast were Bes- sic Poole, who has become a faVorite with local audiences by reason of the successes she has made as dancer on previous visits here, and other members of the cast of the musical A Day Off, which was one of the most popular shows of the kind seen here.
 Will Welcome 1914.
 Arrangements have been completed for a Watch night service to be held next Wednesday evening with services at the Baptist and the Methodist churches. Rev. W. D. Swaf1eld, pas tor of the Baptist church is to speak at the Methodist church, and Rev, H. A. Legg, pastor of the Methodist church, is to speak at the service at the Baptist church. From 10 to Il o'clock there is to be a social hour at the Baptist church and refreshments will be served.
 A Quiet Holiday.
 Christmas proved a very quiet hol- iday in Danielson, with the streets deserted and the majority of local people and their visiting relatives en- toying themselves in the homes of the borough Many came out for the church services in the morning, but after these were concluded the major ity found home pleasures best.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Brief Mention,

Harold Mott of Hartford was here for Christmas.
 Miss Mabel Bentley spent Christmas in South Wilmington.
 Mrs. c. c. Edgarton was a Hartford visitor for Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Wright went to Hartford for Christmas.
 Miss Martha Brall was at her home in Vernon for Christmas
 Edward Conway of Rockville called on friends here Thursday.
 Miss Louise Douglass was Nor wich visitor over Christmas.
 Frank White of Hartford was the guest of friends here Christmas.
 William Whittemore and party mo- tored to Hartford Christmas day.
 MT and Mrs. Frank Whaley are Norwich visitors over Christmas.
 Miss Jennie E. Donehy spent Christ mas at her former home in Hartford, Mrs. c. o. Strong returned to Willi- mantle from Providence Wednesday. Mrs. Lunette C1une and family spent Christmas with relatives in Hartford. Miss Alice Arpin of F'itchburg was at home in this city to spend Christmas. Mrs. Bridget Fahey entertained her son. John Fahey, of Westerly Christ mas.
 Miss Minnie Mulvey of Hartford spent Christmas with her mother in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Courtney spent Christmas in Hartford at Mrs. Court ney's parents home.
 Dr. Frank O'Loughiin of Naugatuck and Eugene OLoughIin of Lowell were at home over Christmas.
 Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of Rockville entertained her son. John Fitzgerald, of this city over Christmas.
 Miss Mary Cornell, one of the nurses at St Joseph's hospital. left here, to spend Christmas in Colchester.
 Dr. D. Donahue of Waterbury was at home in this city to spend Christmas with his mother, Mrs. M Donahue. MT. and Mrs Asa Allen of Provi- dence are visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Herrick of Windham road.
 Additional WiIinantic News on Page
 Six).
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Grex Club Wins. 24- A.

A team from the .Grex club defeated the Windham High school basketball team on the local gym floor Christmas afternoon by the score of A to 14. The game was close, the first half resulting in a tie at to '. but the shooting of Higgins and Thompson put the Grex boys in the lead in the second half. More than the usual number of fouls were called and eight of the total scores were accounted for in this man ner, each team caging four.
 The lineup was as follows
 Grex- Downer, Rosenbrooks IT, Thompson If, Higgins 2, Harrington rg,
 w, H. S.-Crane If. Kelley If. Chap Dell c. Gates rg. Brown lg.
 Goals. Higgins 4, Thompson s' Chappel ?, Kelley 2. Downer 1, liar rington 1, Leonard l, Crane l; goals from fouls. Higgins 4. Crane ?, Chap pel 1. Kelley 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
DANIEI....SON
Rhode Island Company To Shorten Run To Providence After January fst-Funerai of Dwight A. Arnold-- Holiday Trade Pleases Merchants- Riq Business at Post 0ffie.

Ira D. Martin was at Portland, Me, Christmas to attend reunion or hls relatives.
 William McDermott of New York spent the holiday at his home in Dan felson.
 Richard Reeves, who is attending school at Sherbrooke, F. O., is at his home here for the holiday recess.
 Miss Marietta Healey of Hartford and Richard Healey of Bridgeport were Christmas visitors with their mother, Mrs. John Healey.
 Frank A. Narrower of Woonsocket was a visitor with friends in Daniel son Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs Earl c. Hopkins of Worcester were holiday guests of MT. and Mrs. Timothy E. Hopkins
 Lorimer Dixon, student at Brown university, is at his home here for the holiday season.
 Attorney Roy F. Bergengren of Lynn was a Christmas visitor with relatives in Danielson.
 Jeremiah Doyle of Jefferson, Mass, spent the holiday at his home in Dan- ielSon.
 Miss Blanche Chase of Hartford and Mrs. Charles D. Chase.
 In The Metropolis.
 Judge and Mrs. Harry E. Back and
 
 in Hutchins spent Christmas with rela- tives in New York.
 Austin Brooks of Yale university and John ONeu of Brown university are spending the holiday recess with relatives in Dayville.
 Henry D, Genderon of Pawtucket was visitor with friends here Thurs day.
 MT. and Mrs Benjamin Cogswell, W. D. Cogswell and Miss Bernice Cogs- well or Dayville spent the holiday in Worcester.
 Special Town Meeting.
 A special town meeting is called for tomorrow Saturday., afternoon to pass on the matter of making an ap- proprlation tor fire escapes for the schools at Dayville and Attawaugan.
 Work Will Start At 7 A. M.
 It is understood that in changing their schedule of working hours to con- form with the requirements of the new state law under winch Ienale ana min or operatives cannot be worked over 55 hours a week and no more than 1U hours a day, local factories will ar range for commencing work at a. III. The law IS ettecelve January 1.
 Fought Tn Two Wars.
 Charles Wheeler is seriously il at his home in the northern part Of the town of Brooklyn, MT. Wheeler who is S3 years of age, has seen stirring times uurlng his long ana useful life. He is a veteran oT two great wars the Crimean and the Civll war.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS JOY RIDE.
Provides Brief Pleasure for Three Put
 nam Young Men.

Christmas did not get by without witnessing the beginning of the trou- b1es of three Putnam men; in fact, the great feast day had barely got start when the merry part of their prospects began to whisper Good might. It was about midnight of Christmas eve when Wallace Jones, 24, Alma Lucier and Peter Guyette, also young men, decid- ed that they wanted an automobile ride, and not being among the lucky list of persons who own machines they went and got one that belonged to someone else.
 To get it they had to force an en- trance to one of M. R. Joys garages, really a storehouse for machines be- meath the Bradley theater. Once in side, they did not delay over getting a touring ear out and into service driv- ing it, according to the story that one of them told Thursday, as far north as Grosvenordale. Their getting away with the car was seen, and within a short time information of the fact was transmitted to MT. Joy.
 About 1 a. m NIT. Joy got down town to investigate the matter, and arrived near the place from where his car had been taken just as Jones was getting back into Livery street with the ma chine. which had stalled and was giv ing the driver difficulty in getting it started Mr. Joy engaged him in con- N6TSat1On until sergeant RdJIlCk f1dy oS appeared and the office took him in charge His companions in the affair were not with him at the time.
 Jones told who was with him, how ever. and a search was made for the missing pair, but without success until Christmas afternoon about 4 o'clock when word came as to Lucier's where abouts, and he was quickly rounded up by Captain Murray near Centennial street. Soon after Captain Murray got 8 line on Guyette's whereabouts, but that young man made a run for it when the officer hove in sight in an au tomobile. Later, at 5.30, Guyette came and gave himself up.
 Carol Singers Welcomed and Feasted.
 Thirty six stops were made by the choir of the Congregational church be- fore midnight Wednesday and during the first hour of Christmas morning to sing carols at homes where candles in the windows glimmered an invitation to stop. Not only was there much in terest in all of the sections of the city visited. but good cheer and refresh ments for the singers. They were serv- ed at different places with coffee wal CTS and candy.
 Methodist Christmas Festival.
 At the Methodist church this (F'ri day) evening the Christmas tree for the members of the Sunday school and their friends will be an attraction and in connection with the event the eanta- ta, The Interrupted Programme, is to be given by the young people, under the direction Of Miss Whiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
,yEWETT CITY.
Returning Christmas Diners Thrown from Carriage-25 DandeIions in Bloom on the Holiday.

MT. and Mrs John Potts and daugh- ter Edith and MT Potts father were thrown from a carriage Christmas af- ternoon by the breaking of one of the rear wheels. They were returning from spending the day with Mir. Keen at the Colonel Brown place and were turning the corner at LHeureuXs block when the accident happened. The lady and child were not injured, nor the elder gentleman, but Mir. Potts appeared to have hurt his back. The family was taken home in an automobile
 Christmas Dandelions.
 Fred S Campbell beats the record on dandelions. On Christmas day there were 20 in bloom which he could have gathered. The leaves are all dead but the blossoms are the real thing.
 Attended K. T. Exercises.
 w. R. Burdick, R. J. Guy, J. P. German. E. H. Chapman and T. F.. Lee attended the annual Christmas observance of Columbian comma ndery, No. 4. K. T., at Norwich Thursday.
 Personal items.
 Jacob Irons of Hanover spent Christ mas with his daughter, Mrs. c. E.. Spicer.
 MT and Mrs. T. B. Keen and Mrs. A. D Chapman spent Christmas in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
THE M. c. MURRAY COMPANY

Suit and Cloak company amounted to more than $500.
 Schools closed Wednesday for two weeks vacation.
 Substitute Baggaqenn aster. Frank Gurthrie of New Haven is act ing as baggagemaster on the Branch during William Elwood's illness.
 New Industry Prospers. Walter Lombard was home from Hartford over Christmas.
 Frank Stark of Millington was in town Wednesday, calling on friends. Special Christmas masses were hel6 in St Andrews church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

cure on new principle Put 1t on any corn in two seconds; 1t stops pain. the corn begins to shrivel and disappears 1t never fails. Simplest thing you ever saw No fussy bandages, no greasy salves to turn healthy flesh "peely" and raw, no plastefs that make corns bulge out, Your corns won t 'pulP' and hurt way up to your heart. Lay aside your knife and razor No more digging and tugging and wInclng, no more bleeding, no more danger of blood poison. "GETS-IT" never hurts healthy flesh; it is safe, painless, quick, simple, sure For warts, callouses and bunionR, too,
 "GETS-lT" is sold at all druzRists' at 25 cents s bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co. ChtcAEou
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
FUN NERAL.
pminhf A Arnnld-

Funeral services for Dwight M Ar no1a, who died in Wilimanuc, were heId here Thursday following the ar rlVaf of the II o'clock tram which brought The body. The services were held in the undertaking rooms of A. +. Wood. Rev. E. A. 1egg of the Metnoalst church oTticlatlng Burlal was in Wesrneld cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Christmas Dance.

There was a delightful Christmas dance at the armory Thursday night, participated in by about 50 couples. Hickey's orchestra furnished music. Refreshments were served during the dance The committee in charge con- sisted of Capt. l.. N. Dondero and Lieut. H E. r. Tiesing of Company L, First c. N. G., Wales Thompson and Roland Jordan. Dancing was indulged in to a late hour and a grand good time was enjoyed by all present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
PACKAGES WELL WRAPPED.
Public More Careful in Sending Christ
 mas Mail Parcels.

There was practically. a cleanup as far as the onlce force was concern ed, of the rush of Christmas mali mat ter at the local postofrice early on the morning of the nouQay. The season has been big one, with the new de- partment-the parcel post division put to it's first real test. Notwithstand- ing the enormous pressure ot business Tor an office of the sIze of the local one the service was kept speeded up and all matter was handled with des- patch Postmaster Charles A. Potter ln commenting on features of the Christmas rush, said that packages came through m better condIJon unls year than ever before. There were, or course, some broken wrapplngs and crushed boxes, but on the whole more careTuI alten1on was pald tnan ever before to the departments instructions as to securely JyIng and audressing packages, ana the results were highly satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
FUNERAL.
David M. Arnold.

The body of David M, Arnold. who died last Sunday at the home of his cousin, Eugene Randall, of Valley street was sent to Danielson Christ mas day by Undertaken Hiram N. Fenn for burial Funeral services were held in Danielson in charge of brother of the deceased.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
Bid Audiences at Theatre.

The Broadway Opera company gave two performances at the Loomer opera house on Christmas day, presenting The Mikado for a matinee, with special costumes and new motion pictures, and in the evening repeating The Mascot by special request the play with which their weeks engagement began. Both performances were appreciated by Christmas day audiences.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
WOMEN'S AND MISSES SEPARATE SKIRTS

Skirts in black and navy blue serge, regular $500 value for $3.S9.
 Skirts of Panama and Serge. value $7.5O for $595.
 Better Quality Skirts, representing values up to $1O.OO-SaIe price $7.95
 Misses Skirts, regular $4.5O quality for $3.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

o'clock Hickey's orchestra furnished the music, rendering all the popular airs in their usual acceptable man ner. A good time was enjoyed by all who were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Fire Damages Anthony's Dry Goods
 Store-Loss In Neishboring Store.
 A fire started in Jonh Anthony's drI goods store Wednesday night and practically destroyed his entire stock The stock in the store owned by Sam uel Kuslansky, adjoining Anthony's, was badly damaged by smoke fire and water. The cause of the fire is un- known.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
BIG CHRISTMAS TRADE.
Live Methods of Merchants Attracted
 The Buyers to Borough.

Danielson business men certainly made a success this year of the plan to draw holiday crowds here a real success. This was never better demon strated than on Christmas eve, when
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26
WILLMANTIC
What Is Goinu On Toniqh

Division No. 1. A. o. H.. Center Street Armory.
 Radiant Chapter. No. Il. O. E. S, Masonic Hall.