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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
Annual Meeting of Good Will Bible Ciass-Janes RingIand President- Gift to Teacher, C. E. Grover.

The Good Will Bible class of the GreenevIlle Congregational church held it's annual meeting in the assembly rooms of the church Friday evening, ith many of the members in attenda- ance- The president, Alexander Fergu- son, called the meeting to order at T. 4o o'clock The reports of the treas urer and secretary were called for, read and accepted. Much progress was as sured in the various departments, which have excellent records to their credit. A letter from the Ladies Aid society of the church was read, whick extend ed a vote of thanks to the sixteen men who assisted in painting in the church.
 The nominating committee reported that they had decided on the following nominees to serve as officers for the ensuing year. The officers were elected as follows: Teacher, c. E. Grover; president, James RingIand; vice presi- dent, Hugh Ffnlayson; secretary and treasurer, C. E. Grover, with William Semple as assistant: chairman of en- tertainment committee. Eugene Oelze; of devotional committee, Frank Will son; reception committee, William F'lemming; membership committee, John McNeely; visitation committee, William FinlaySOn and Alexander Fer guSon. These chairmen will select their own assistants at later date. c. E. Grover, teacher and secretary of the class, was presented a beautiful com plete writing set, with japan finish, by President Ferguson in behalf of the MT. Grover replied in d few well chosen words, in which he thank ed the mem bers for their thoughtful ness and kindness. A bountifu1 sup per followed which was enjoyed by all. After the supper the remainder of the evenning was pleasantly and happily passed with recitations, singing and talks by Messrs. Zahn, Fin lawson, Wilson and the pastor, Rev. Mir. RickettS,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
ROOT FOR AN. EARLIER
 INAUGURATION DATE. Urged in Connection With Presidential
 Lir4itation.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Pressure to se- cure. final action on the limitation of the presidential term and on making the incumb bent ineligible for reelection was begun in the senate Tuesday. MT. Cummins sought to have a date fixed for taking the conclusive vote. He was unsuccessful, but it is believed that an arrangement soon will be made where by the vote may be reached.
 Senator Root declared in favor of amalgamation with the tenure resolu- tion pending meatures to change the date of inauguration and time for the assembling of congress. He pointed out that while early in November a new president and congress are elect ed the old regime for a time continues, to legislate He thought congress repudiated at the polls should not re- sunfe it's work.
 Those who favor limiting teh presi- dents service to one term, with inelg1- bility attached, took alarm at MT. Roots utterances. They scented a desire to load up the pending measure in such a manner as to cause it's fail Jlr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
ATTENT TON! SIDEWALKS
Office of the Street Commissioner.

Norwich. Dec. A, 1S12.
 The ordinances Of the City of Nor wich provide that the owner or owners occupant or occupants, private cor porations, or any person having care of any building or lot of land, bordering on any street. square. or public place within the City, where there is side shall cause to be removed there6ro1 any and all snow. sleet and ice within three hours after the same snail have fallen, been deposited or found, or within three hours after sunrise when season; also. that whenever the side walk or any part thereof, adjoining any building or lot of land. or any street, square. or public place, shall be covered with ice. it shall be the duty Of the owner or owners. occupant or occupants, private corporation, or any person having the care of such build ing or lot to cause such sidewalk to moving the ice thereSron, or covering the same with sand or some other suit a,pIe substance.
 The failure to do so Cor two hours in default to the penalty provided by the ordinances.
 The ordinances also r----'=A that in easo of any violation of any of the ssSlsss ssesnDiy TIth at then sssn. S 55: paF for every four hours of neglect, after
 The ordInances also make 1t the duty of the Street Commissioner to collect all penalties incurred under the fore setng provisions. and if they are not case te the City Attorney, wRo shall ERKoLE C. IILIIBRIDGH.
 deessd Street Conmissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
SOLDIERS CLAMORING FOR PAY
Secretary Chase Unable Raise Government Loan Under Existing Act Fifty Years Ago Over 70 Millions AL ready Paid the Union TroopsVita Statistics Nor wich For Year 1862.

1 but they, helrIess and defenceless marched in unwavering line up to the l very edge of the rebel works, and l when the burial party. under a flag of truce, went oyer the field the next day, they found the bodies of the 27th Connecticut lying as far to the front and as close under the rebel guns as any of their veteran comrades
 Jan. f4, 1S63.-The screw steamer Mary Sanford built by Charles Mall lory for the Adams Express company is now completed and lies at the wharf in Mystic. She is about 75o tons, register and is intended to run as a passenger and freight packet between New York and Port Royal.
 421 Births In Norwich.
 The registrars report for Norwich for 1882 shows: whole number of births for the year 421, males 222, fe- males 19s seven of the whole number were colored. There were s cases of plurality of births Other statistics were as follows: marriages 163, deaths 292, of which 149 were males persons there died between the ages of 70 and so, 12- between so and 90, s; between 90 and 100. l 100 and up wards,1.
 The Norwich PropelIors. Jan 15, 1s63@The arrival of the Quinebaug at New Orleans has been reported. The fact that four com spanies of the Massachusetts 42nd Regiment. were ca blurred at Galveston has led to a belief that either the Charles Osgood or the Shetucket, or both; were taken, as it is known that they carried companies belonging to that regiment. It is probable, how ever that these boats, if they were really at Galveston, were among the vessels mentioned by the rebel general Magruder as having escaped ignomi- ously under flag of truce"
 Capt. Charles Harris of the Mich mt 1G a97f 1a6 among the first to cross the river at the time of the attack upon the rebel rife pits at Fredericksburg. He formerly belonged in Preston.
 Norwich and Worcester Dividend.
 Jan. Is. lS63.-The Norwich and Worcester R. R. Co. has declared a dividend of ." per cent free of gov ernment tax.
 Capt Charles Colt of this city, Eighth Regiment. has arrived heme on a brief furlough.
 SC Births In Preston.
 Jan. 1T, 1S63.-In the town of Pres ton in 1862 there were 50 births, males 23, femal- 2. nine marriages and 46 deaths.
 Isaac Treby, the veteran clerk of the New London post office expired in that city on Wednesday the 14th, aged 67. For more than 27 years he had been employed in that office.
 The 21st Connecticut and 4th Rhode Island regiments have been detached from Col. Harland's brigade and formed with some, others into 2 new brigade under command of Col Dutton of the 21st, but still remain in the same division under Col. Getty. This change relieves Gen Harland's brigade. which was already too large. of two regiment. Colonel Dutton, says the the New Haven Register, bears the reputation of q prompt and efficient officer, and will no doubt do justice to himself and the very excellent troops which compose his command.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
ST. CECILIA SOCIETY.
Annual Election Of Officers and Plans
 for the Future.


 The St. Cecelia society of St. Mary s parish held a well attended meeting in the society rooms in Carpenters hall Friday evening. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. M. L. SIiney, who presided. The re- ports of the secretary and treasurer were called for, read, and showed the The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: President, Mrs. M. L. Sliney: vice president, Miss Elizabeth Sullivan; recording secre- tary, Margaret Condon; financial sec retary. Miss Grace Hartie; treasurer, Mrs. A. L. Bellefieur; directors, Miss Mary Hartie, Mrs. D. Mccarthy. Miss A. O'Hara, Miss Minnie Connell; wis iting sick committed Miss Mary Hartie and Mrs. 4. L. Bellefeur Six appli- cations for membership were presented for action and were accepted. The ap- plicants will be initiated at the next business meeting.
 The ladies have decided to give an Oriental party which will be held this month. Japanese costumes will be worn by the members and an oriental supper will be served. This. general committee was elected to look after M. l.. Slfney. Mrs A. L. Bellefeur, Miss Mary T. Sullivan. Miss Mary E. Hartie. Mrs. D. Mccarthy and Miss A. OHara. Four flower girls were se- lected as follows; Miss Marguerite S1fney. Miss Grace Hartie Miss Helen Sullivan and Miss Nora Brennan. Those who were selected as fan bear CTS are Miss Elizabeth Sullivan. Miss Catherine Sliney. Miss Minnie cenreli and Miss Mary Nolan. The fnikado danee will ee given by eight ladies who have not as yet been selected
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
NO SCARE OVER THREAT
 ON HARBOR APPROPRIATION.
New Londoners See the Hand of Cad
 wells Friends in It.

Comm enting on the story Just pub Hshed and charged to Chairman Ed ward H. Warner of the commission on roads, rivers and bridges, as well as terminals at New London, Mayor Ma han of that city said yesterday there is not the slightest danger that the new legislature will pass an act repeal ing the authority for the s1,000, ,060 harbor Improvement.
 The way the story goes, Chaihnan Warner has been trying to secure lev craze that would pry his closest friend. William H. Caldwell into the office of state highway commissioner. Mir. Caldwell is now a member of the state commission of which Mir War ner is chairman. MT. Caldwell is Gov ernor Baldwin's choice to succeed Highway Commissioner Macdonald. Cadwelfs confirmation was thwarted by a republican senate two years ago. Now Caldwell wants the job worse than ever.
 As an egineer Caldwell was very much concerned about the appoint ment of Engineer Bush as resident engineer for the terminals commits sion. Waldo E. Clarke of New Lon don was an opponent of Bush. He had the support of Commissioners Mahan and Chappeil and enough to make up majorityof the com1nis- sion by which he was elected There was no further thought of politics fig uFifl9 III Inc eOe11DeJaLlOnS the com mission on terminals until Commis- sioner Chappell Of New London receiV- ed 8 message from Chairman Warner saying that if New London opponents of Caldwell for the office of highway commissioner did not withdraw their opposition B bill would be introduced fh this session which would repeal the $1,o00,C00 harbor inpFev ement act.
 The threat was treated as ,aieiIe and wouid not have gotten into print had net the attempt to score New LoadoheFs into supporting Caldwell been outlined to mem berS of the leg isiatuFe, Wha must have ultima tely been consulted, Opposition, which members of the house and senate have fer Cad well. is based, it is said ea his alleged uRftness for the place; his defeat i've years age, which dena- engtrated that a better man was need ed, and ais disposition te hold up the harbor ifnPFeE en1ent werk, because he has not been able to have his say in the matter of appointing resident engineer.
 F The word that MT. Chappell sent back in answer to MT. Warmers threat is said in effect to have been in sub stance: Do your worst You cannot hoss us.''
 Mayor Mahan said the matter had never worried him. T have a very vivid picture of the political finish of any young man the size of MT War ner who tries to get such thing as this through the legislature. You don't think the people would stand for it, do you? l don't"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
Bravery of the 27th Connecticut.
HUB LEWIS WAS
 KILLED AT BUFFALO.
We'll Known Railroad Man Met Death in Accident-Father Lives Here.


 News has been received of the death Thursday in a railroad accident at Buffalo Of A. W. Lewis, a railroad man formerly residing in this city and New London. The news of Lewis death was communicated in a despatch to Andrew P Monahan, secretary of Thames Riv- CT lodge, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, but 0articulars were given and the circumstances surround ing the death could not be ascertained.
 Lewis was well known and was fa- miliarly known as Hub. He was for some time employed as brakeman for both the New Haven and Central Yer mont roads in New London. He left about a year ago for Buffalo, where he was employed by the Lehieh Valley. The body will be sent to New London. where it will be taken in charge by relatives.
 Lewis is survived by two sisters living in Groton. one of whom is Mrs. Fred Nall~- of Mitchell street. An other sister lives in Rochester and his father resides in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

! Fifty years ago this week the sol 1 diers in the Union Army were ciamor- 1 ing for their pay, then long in arrears and Secretary of the Treasury Chase | explained to the coun,ry that the sol 1 diers have not bee .~Id because he is not authorized to raise the govern
 ment loan by practicable methods un- der the existing laws. The secretary stated that the arrears Of the army are treble the amount he could raise by the existing act. There had been ob- tanned since July 1st from all sources S2ST, 394,S1S, exclusive of receipt from customs etc. making a total of S325,- 0o0,0o0 in round numbers. There had been paid to the troops T0,S25, 583.67; to the q- m. department $110, ,482. 4S6.27; to the commissary department $30, 617,- 492. S3: miscellaneous 31,736 209.22; total $243. .761, ,771.99.
 Extracts from the Bulletin of Jam uary 1S63 are as follows:
 Terrific Wind and Rain.
 Jan F. 1863.-On Saturday night most terrific storm of wind and rain swept over the city. knocking the bricks off the chimney tops, blowing down the signs from the building, smashing out the glass from the street lamps, washing off the dirty street pavements. and making things lively generally. On the sound it was par ticularly severe. The City of New York for New York did not venture to start till about half past one.
 0oi0ierS Pooy nome.
 The remains of corporal M Carver of this city were brought home and inferred on Saturday. He was killed by rebel bands near Stafford Court House, Va, while in the faithful and courageous discharge of picket duty. A good soldier, one always ready to obey orders. has thus fallen.
 Sherman RepIused at Vioksburs.
 A Cairo dispatch states that Gen. Sherman's repulse at Vicksburg was complete. The entire force under the direction of Gen. McClernand reem- pressed by the rebel advance, which coming in range of the gunboats, were driven back with severe loss.
 Jan. 12, 1863.-The venerable Rev. D. dence in Brooklyn on Saturday even ing last. at the advanced age of S7 years
 The receipts for the Norwich and Worcester R. R. for the month of De- cember were: passengers S10.58621; freight s1s,SS9.32; total $29,47553 Messrs. A. and w. Sprague are said to have found in bale of cotton a large piece of grindstone, q common granite boulder that would weigh nearly 100 pounds and large log of wood. for which they paid 62c per pound
 Bravery of the 27th Connecticut.
 4 chaplain of one of the New York regiments writing to a friend in New Haven of the battle of Fredericks- burg says: one thing I must mention in honor of the Connecticut boys. The 27th Connecticut Regiment was put into the brigade only three days before the battle. They were armed with mere apologies for arms. One tried five times in vain, he said. to fire his musket. Worse than this, they were so fresh they knew little about loading and firing. Their vet aran companions expected them to run. of course, under the first smelling;
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
NORWICH TOWN
Saving Society's Benevolent WorL<- Hard Travelling for Rural Carriers General News.

At the sewing society meeting of the First Congregational church. held Fri day afternoon. work was begun on the new oox. Aprons, towels and table cloth can be finished before measures for new family are obtained, so that begun now, the next box can be sent about Christmas time. An especially aDpreciative letter was read from the home missionary in Florence Okla homa. acknowledging the money sent and descriptiNe of life there and the work. The barrel sent has reached them, as shown by a freight receipt which has come. although no letter from the family regarding the barrel has as yet been received.
 Edward A. Smith of New London was visitor at his former home on Washington street Thursday.
 Mrs. William Young, of Greene, R. l.. returned Thursday after several days visit with Mrs. Lewis Nichols of Vergason avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
unolained L s+tsrs

The list of unclaimed letters at the Norwich postoffice for the week end ing Jan. IS. 1913, is as follows: Con Jr, James G. Blaine, J. Frank Brown Charles A. c. Beran, Bert M Bregga, A. M Bubko. J. Cohen. D. T. Conroy, Theodore Dudley, Elizabeth Evans, James H. Hamilton, MT E. c. Ham mond Lydia Johnson. WiHiamKilady, Amy Lamb, Ethel Morgan. Mary No ble, Joseph Plouf, Irving Rathbun. Lucy D. Robhing, Mrs E. J. Ryan, Mrs. liar old Samson, Sarah A. Sargent. Fred H. 6palding, Mrs. Edward Spicey Wallace Sweet, Marion Taber. Florence c. Well Jus. Arthur Willis. George Zieg1er.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
YANTTC HAPPENINGS
Exhibit of School Work tc Be Shown at iaFtforeI-irnRrovins Hillside FaPH4,

Exhibition work Is being prepared in the various local schools under su- pefVision, for an exhibit from s6o schools, to be held in Hartford FTeb- ruary l.
 Mrs. John R. Parkhurst and Mrs. Waiter Parkhurst of Stafford Springs were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Charles N.. Congdon.
 Mrs. Frederick Jordan of Whitman tie spent Wednesday with her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Lillibridge.
 Mrs. Edward Stoddard and son Mer- ton, of New London. spent Tuesday here.
 Mrs. Christopher Lf11tbridge and daughter Ida. of Taftvil1e. spent Thursday with relatives here.
 Supt. George W. Emerson of Wi1li- mantle visited the Franklin schools this week.
 Supt. Clifford Costine of the Yan- tic YYooien Co. has returned from 8 business trip to New York.
 Afrs. Howard Ford has returned from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
sHELLHsH REPORT.
1912 Oyster Get q FaiIure-SssPs to s Prevent Water Peiiuton,

The biennial report CT tlae Ehe1i- fish commissioners te Gsvs#neT Bald= win fer the tive geaRs ended se99. 90, 1913: has Beea pEia4sa:
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

notice of the great amount of damage which is being inflicted upon owners or shellfish franchises principally by sewage pollution.
 There was a good general set in 1911, especially from Bridgeport to the eastWard.- west of Bridgeport it was not of good vitality except in a few sections.
 Tn 1912 the set is practically a failure. There are limited areas in and around New Haven where good set was secured, but in general it may be stated that there was no set that will yield any considerable re-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
EIdorado Probably Lost.

Galveston. Tex, Jan. 16.-No word has been received tonight of the Nor gan line steamer Eldorado, eight days overdue from New York to Galveston. and General Manager J. w. Jurgen, speaking for the officials of the line, expressed the opinion that the vessel with her crew. of 39 men had been lost. T have no hopes of the ship being found" said MT. Jurgen. who arrived today from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for Today. For New Englands Rain Saturday Sunday, rain or snow and colder: mod crate southwest and west winds, be- coming varia ble>
 Predictions from the New York Her aid. On Saturday the weather will be partly overcast, becoming considerably colder, preceded by rain and snow in the northern districts, with fresh to brisk southwest and westerly winds, followed by clearing Sunday will be generally fair and decidedly colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Ther. Bar a. A 90.26 12 m B 30.10 D. m 49 S0.0S Highest 5S. lowest 40.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Rain; south westerly winds.
 Fridays weather: As predicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS WITH JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. They Are Considering the Workmen's
 Compensation Act.
Especial to The Bulletin. )

Especial to The BuIetln.)
 Washington Jan. 1.-The house committee on military affairs have un- der consideration a bill to restore the canteen to the army. Colonel Tilson says there is absolutely no chance for the passage of the bill.
 Representative Higgins is sitting with the committee judiciary of the house, considering the workmens com penSation act. He would not express an opinion this morning on the pros pect for the passage of this legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
No Frost-Plenty of Mud.

On Wauwecus Hill the ground has been frozen to a depth of only three inches this winter, and now there is no frost i'll the ground. R. F. D. car riers never found the mud so deep, which makes hard slow travelling this week. It is of no use to try to keep carriages cleaned, as every time they are used they are thoroughly bespat-
 tered.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
Officers School of instruction.

The coast artillery officers of the Norwich and New LCndon companies attended the. regular "7cers' school of instruction at the armory here Friday night. All the companies were well represented.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

Miss Anna Holtz has returned te her home on Boswell avenue after spending several days with friends ir Hope Valley, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
a ,.iSit in Nam Haven

visit in New Haven.
 Mrs. Elisha Lathrop is confined to the house by illness.
 Mrs. Harry Mixer of Bozrah was 8 recent guest of friends here.
 Elisha Lathrop is making improve ments on Hillside farm raising the barn and making other improvements.