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Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
NEW UNIFORMS
 FOR SALVATION ARMY
Ordered by ReguIations-Capt Wilbur
 Looking For a Hall.

Captain D. W. Wilbur of the Salva- ton Army and his corps of assistan >s are appearing on the streets in new uniforms. All Salvation Army off, cers must be in uniform and accord ing to a new ruling from the generals s office all uniforms must be the same. Formerly the captains were allowed to choose either epau1ets or shoulder straps but now they all must wear red shoulder strays with a silver letter $ on their collar.
 Captain Wilbur said on Sunday ey- ening that he is planning for his fall campaign but nothing of a very defi- mite nature has yet been accomplish ed. The local army corps is now without a hall but the captain is mak- ing efforts to secure a hall somewhere in the immediate vicinity of Franklin square where he feels that his ser vices will be of more use to the home less and to those who have strayed from the fold. There are some very needy cases in the city at present and the energetic captain is doing all in
 his power 10 relieve the distress. He says that the coming winter is going to be a hard one for the poor people of Norwich. Mrs. Wilbur was able to sit up for the first time on Sunday af- ter an illness of nearly a week. A week ago she caught a serious cold while doing relief work in Greeneville and vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
RESERVE INCREASED
 IN THE REFCHSBANk
Circulation Notes Were Decreased b
 $14,500, ,00o Last Week.

Berlin. Sept. 20. (by wireless to Say vile, Long Island)-The German press says today:
 The Spier reserve in the reichbank last week increased by 41.000,000 marks ($10, ,250 ,000) and the circula- ton notes decreased by 5S, 900, ,000 marks ($14,500, ,00O.)
 "A Paris financial newspaper says the French economic crisis is very severe and that if it lasts much long, CT it will prove disastrous.
 "The Italian senator, Count San Martino, has sent communication tC the Giornale D'Italia Ga Rome news paper) saying that during a dinner British foreign minister) and Sir William Edward Goschen (formel British ambassador to Germany took part. it was stated that only to avoid civil war over the home rule question was war with Germany. "A war correspondent of the anti German Messagero Ca Rome journaD emphasizes that the German Re6 Cross is much better organized thar that of the French.
 Hon. Aubrey Herbert, member oi the British parliament, who wa. among the wounded in a German hospital, and taken back by the Brit ish, expresses his thanks for the cour' | tesy shown him in the German hos l pftal and praises the humanity of tn. German soldiers.
 The original of an order issued b! General Rennenkamp to the 22d in fantry regiment (Russian) has beer found. It says:
 General orders: Distrust whitt flags. Do not reSpech them"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
AUTOMOBILE HUNG
 ON EDGE OF BANK.
Harold Wyman Hurt in Accident Near
 Maennerchor Clubhouse.

' An automobile driven by Harold Wyman Sunday evening about nine o'clock was nearly thrown off a ten- foot bank near the Taftville Maenner- chor clubhouse when it struck a hols and a sandy spot in the road, it is claimed, and slid over the edge of the bank before the driver could get It under control
 The car stayed hanging over the edge of the bank, almost ready to turn over completely, while the four occu- pants of the back seat were tossed out but not hurt, and. MT. Kinney was knocked unconscious by the blow in the stomach he received when he was thrown against the steering wheel.
 He was taken out of the car and Dr. George Thompson was summoned Later another automobile from the Kinney & Wy1nan garage was sent up and MT. Wyman was brought to his home in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
RUSSIAN EMBASSIES
 OFFICIAL STATEMENT
German Advance in Eastern Prussia
 Has Been Checked


 New York. Sept. 20-Colonel Nico- lai Golejewsl1i, military attache of the Russian embassy, gave out an official statement from his headquarters here today as follows:
 Tn Eastern Prussia by Sept. IT General Rennenkampf has finally checked the German advance. Tn some places the retreatment and the shifting of the enemy's troops is observed.
 Tn Austria we are continuing the pursuit of the enemy. Our troops have drawn near the fortress of Prze- mysl and the Notifications of Sieni- ava eSiniava) and Yaroslaw (Jaros- tau).
 Tn Eastern Prussia the enemys Saxon cavalry division. just arrived nrom France, has suffered heavily The population of Lublin and Holm | greeted with overfowing enthusiasm l some of the victorious troops return | ing from the battlefields of Krasnik | and Tomassow.
 We have captured the entire siege | artillery, consisting of 36 heavy how Breslau by the German reinforce ments in premature anticipation o1 the siege of Ivangerod. Near San Do- mir our troops again defeated the Ger man corps under General Woersch. l Our troops have taken the fortih- cations of Sieniawa and Sambor. Int Austrian rear guards have been driver from the river Wisznia (Vichnia) be yond the San. In retiring they de stroyed the bridges over the former from Radymno to Hedyke. 1 Yarolaw (Jaroslau) is in flames. | "On Sept. 15 in the region of Sando l mir (Mire) Radomiesl, in the corne ] between the Vistula and the San, ", | took 5000 prisoners and ten guns. A | Niemirow and it's vicinity we tool I 5000 wagons of artillery supplies Crowds of Austrian soldfeFS are strag gling in the region occupied by ou armiesc. Gradually they come out Q their hiding places and give them selves up"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
FROM THE CITY COURT
One Woman Goes to Jail-Another
 With Her Son to New London.

In the city court on Saturday be fore Judge T. J. Kelly, Mary Mil ewska of Greeneville, 50, was found guilty of practicing midwifery with out the license which is required by law. She was fined $50 and costs, which amounted in all to $62.71, which she could not pay, so that she went to jail The arrest in the case was made upon complaint of county health officer A. ,M Brown.
 The state claimed that the ac- cused attended Mrs. Amelia Rusick Tn a case of childbirth. The latter lives at 520 North Main street. MT. Ruslck said the accused happended to come to her house just after the child was born but a woman who is licensed midwife said Mrs. Rusick told her she was cared for by Mrs. MileWska.
 Mrs. Claretta Griswold. who was before the court on vangrancy charge was turned over to the select men with her son who is Is. She said she has brother and a sister in New London and she was given $l to go to them.
 In an accusation brought by state officers Humphrey Brennan was ac- cused of selling impure milk to w. U. Warner, of Hartford. The case went over to Sept. 24.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Live Wire Boys Entertained by Mr and Mrs. C. S. Storms-CarI krause Celebrated His 74th Birthday.

Mir! and Mrs Charles $. Storms en- tertained the Live Wire boys of the Central Baptist Bible school at their residence on Main street Friday even ing The boys were tine banner class during the months of July and August for attendance, their percentage reach ing the mark of S5.7. All those present received prizes won in the various games played An appetizing supper was served and all had a very enjoy Mrs. B. 1T. Palmer. teacher of the class, Charles Williams, Royal White, Louis Covey, Ernest Pascouche, Paul Danielson and William Storms.
 To School in Springfield.
 James Young, Jr., of Rock Glen leaves today (Monday) for Springfield. Mass. He will enter the Physical Training school there.
 On Auto Trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Gustave Jahn and son Arthur and the Misses Edith and Mary Smith. all of Providence, R. l., came by auto Sunday and were the guests of Mir. Jahn'S parents, Mir. and Mrs. Carl Jahn, of Main street.
 Miss Dollie Counihan of Penobscot street has returned after vacation stay with her aunt, Mrs. Charles O- Wyman, of Columbia
 Edson Childs and Miss Pearl Bliven of New London were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Burt Hum1nell of Main street Sunday. Miss Anna Calkins spent Sunday at Ocean Beach.
 Louis Cook spent the week end with relatives in Springfield, Mass.
 Moved to Springfield. MT. and Mrs. Daniel OBrien and children of Main street have moved to Springfield, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harris Whaley and Mrs. Maud Evans attended the Ston- fngton fair Wednesday
 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barstow and chill dren, lone and Ellison, were week end guests at the bungalow of Mrs. Bar slows sister. Mrs. Leonard L.ovett, of the drawbridge.
 On His 74th Birthday.
 Carl Krause of Hallville has been re- celV1ng many congratulations. as Sum- day was his 74th birthday Mir. and Mrs. krause served a large dinner and supper. The following were present: MT. and Mrs. AIacht of Baltic. Mir and Mrs. Muench and children of Ponne- tanuck. Mir. Pf1aum. Mrs. Augusta Pratt and Carl Brend of the East S;c5e
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Yerrington and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
KILLED BY POLE.
South Kingston Boy Was Playing
 About It When 1t Fell.

Amos Paul, years old. was almost instantly killed by falling telegraph pole in the rear of the Kingston grade school, North road, South Kingston, R. l., Friday.
 The boys were seen climbing the pole by Miss Hanson, the principal of the school. and she continually warned them away. The pole was an unused one that was lying near a tree, and as soon as the teacher turned away the children started to climb again. The pole slipped and fell. striking the Paul box on the head, rendering him un- conscious. Two physicians were called but the boy was dead when they ar rived Death was due to a fractured skull.
 The boy and his parents formerly lived in Voluntown, where he has a grandfather by the name of Rivers
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
FUNERALS.
Georqe w, Whitmarsh.

The funeral of George W. Whitmarsh was held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of his son, Fred Whitnlarsh, at Yantic, and Rev. George H. Ewing of the First Congregational church ofhciated at the service. The bearers were Albert, Henry and Will liam Whitmarsh of Trading Cove and Trumbull Whiunarsh of HalIville, all nephews of the deceased. Burial took place in Poquetanuck cemetery and a committal service was held at the grave There were many handsome floral offerings and the attendance of relatives and friends was large.
 Mrs. George c. korn.
 Funeral services for Nancy Ann Coil, widow of George c. Korn, were held in the Baptist church in Lebanon on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. P. J. Ayres officiating: The choir sang Face to Face and Beau tiful Isle of Somewhere. The bear CTS were George w. Lyman, A. A. Boothby. A. Garceau and Fred N. Taylor and burial took place in the new cemetery at Lebanon. A com initial service was held at the grave. There were a number of handsome floral offerings from the grange, friends and relatives.
 Undertakers Church and Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. David H. Smith.
 The funeral of Mrs- David H. Smith was held from her home in Yantic Saturday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. J. Eldred Brown conducting the ser- vice. The choir of Grace Episcopal church rendered two hymns. Three sons. James, Harry and Edward Smith, and a son-in-law, George Leval1e, wore the bearers. and burial took place in Yantic cemetery. There were hand some flowers and the attendance ot relatives and friends was large. Un- dertaker C. A. Gager, Jr., had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Edwin S. Sprague of Flushing, [, L. came the last of the week to her summer home on Mediterranean lane.
 Miss Alice Browning of Union street has entered Wheaton seminary at NOT ion. Mas. where she will take a course of study.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Robinson and the Misses Robinson of Sachem street spent the week end with relatives in New Haven.
 Eugene l.. Schellens. who has been a recent guest of Mrs. Thomas E. Mac Clenathan of Church street. has gone to Montreal
 Frankiyn Lord of Washington street leaves town this week to enter the New York Military academy at Crom- well l-on-the-Hudson Mir. and 0Irs. Charles W. Moves of Nev York are guests of Mrs. Moves mother. Mrs. Charles Courtney Has, kell, of West Main street. After spending the summer with her au1its, the Misses Blackman. of Wash ineton street, Miss Charlotte Black man of Kingston. Pa, has returned.
 Mrs. Henry B. Graves of Geneva, N r.. is the guest of her brother. Arcta W. Colt. having come to Connecticut to accompany two of her sons to the Taft school Watertown. Hon. Andrew Dixon White and Mrs. White were guests last week of MT. Whites classrnate, Gen. Edward Har- land. of Sentry Hill. Both gentlemen were members of the famous class of '53 at Yale. Ex-President White of Cornell university was twice ambas- sador to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
SHOT AT WILLIAM REETHAM
Bullet From Jacob Bydis Revolver Lodged in Barn Door Casing-Beetham Had Impounded Bydirs Cows-Cow Owner Used Gun When Beetham Would Not Give the Cows Up-Bydl Arrested by Deputy Sheriff Draper and Policeman Diveto

When he could not get from Will liam Beetham of the Stonington road, Preston, the cattle that Beetham had impounded. Jacob Bydil. who lives on the Crowley place, pulled a revolver and fired one shot at MT. Beethan on Sunday morning about o'clock at the Beetham place. The, .3S calibre bullet whizzed past MT. Beetham at just about the height to have reached his heart if it had been aimed straight and lodged in the casing of the barn door. From there it was dug out by Deputy Sheriff H. E. Draper. who went to the place with Policeman Ralph Diveto and arrested Bydil soon after the shooting. The deputy sher- fir also took the pistol from Bydil. It had but one cartridge in it.
 Cattle belonging to Bydil that had strayed onto the Beetham place Sat urday and had been impounded by Mir. Beetham were the cause of the trouble between the men. Bydil came
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
Valuable Discovery in
 Complexion Beautifier

Because of its peculiar power Of ab- Sorption, also because it serves every emollient purpose. ordinary mercoltzcd wax Is perhaps the most valuable com plexion oeautner discovered within re-
 cent years. IT one uses this she needs no toilet cream. Some use powder aY- terward. but this is not necessary This rule Tor applying mercolized wax has been found very satisfactory: 1Vssb fh "a face with warm water, drying lightly. Beforo thoroughly dry, anoint face ana The favorito way is to use before re- l tirinE, allowing 1t tc remain On l!I niSht and washing 1t on in the morn nave tnis WAX in original one-ounce
 For the removal Of q wrinkIed or naboy condition there's nothing better than to hathc the face in a solution m&de pY dtssolvtng 1 ounce powdered saxolte in F pint witch hazel. Bene- hcial results are quickly noticeable.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
BERLIN REPORTS AUSTRIAN TROOPS WERE VICTORIOUS. Says They Now Hold Strong Position
 in GaIicia,

London, Sept. 20, s.22 D. m.-The following official despatches have been received from Berlin by Marconi wire- less.
 Tt is reported from Vienna, by way of contradiction of the figures publish ed from Russian sources as to the Austrian losses, that the Austrian army has repeatedly defeated the weakened Russian forces; that the Austrian troops hold a strong position in Galicia and are ready for further fighting.
 strong southwesterly gale and has suf- fered considerable damage from a flood. Near the village Of Moorburg the bursting of a dyke has flooded the neighbortng country, which in parts tg several feet under water.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
DOG CAME HOME
 ON THREE LEGS
Hound Was Held Two Days in Tray Set by Boys in Rockwell Woods Neighborhood.

Steel traps that have been set in and around the Rockwell woods. pre- suna,bly by small boys of the neigh borhood, are responsible for the maiming of q valuable hound which came home on three legs on Friday to it's Norwich owner.
 The dog had been in the trap over two days and a night and had finally torn itself loose with one of it's front feet broken and two toes lost. Ac- cording to Investigations that the owner of the dog has made boys on Broad street and that neighborhood have been setting traps in the woods and leaving them in places where anil mals could easily get into them. There is a state law against this practice and the state police are to be asked to look up the offenders.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
OBITUARY.
Jeremiah HalIahan.

Saturday morning at 13O o'clock Jeremiah Hal1ahan died at his home, No. 109 Baltic street. after an. illness of several weeks, his death being due to heart trouble. He was born in Ire land and when young man came to this city. having since resided here On Sept. g, 1874, he was united in marriage with Mary J. Bradley by Rev. P. M. Kennedy. Mrs. Hallahan died four years ago. For 30 years MT. by the late F. s. Camp. He leaves four daughters. Mary E., Margaret and Annie of this city and Mrs. D. F. Gadle of New Yorw. He also is sur vived by a sister and a grandson.
 MT. Hallahan was an honest and vorably known to many Norwich people.
 Patrick Ferns.
 In Salem, Mass, Friday morning Patrick Ferns. formerly of this city, passed away at the age of 72 years. He was born in Ireland but had pass ed the greater part of his life in this city. For the past year he had re- sided with his daughter. Miss Annie Ferns in Salem He leaves two daughters, Miss Annie Ferns of Salem and Mrs. William McMahon of New Haven, and three sons, David, Corne- Illus and James Ferns, all of Salem. Mrs. Patrick Kane of Oakridge street is a niece. Burial is to be in St. Marys cemetery, this city.
 Morton L. Brayton.
 Morton l.. Brayton formerly of Nor wfch passed peacefully away at his home 55 Vernon street, Providence R. l.. on Sept. 19, 1914, after an illness of over a year He is survived by a. wife and one son, Dr. Howard W. Brayton of Hartford, and, four sisters, Mrs Sarah E. Rogers, Mrs. Lucia R. Carr wich and Mrs. William H. Cox of Providence. The deceased was the son of the late Samuel [. and Polly Brayton. The early part of his life was spent in Norwich, where he has many friends who will syn1pathize with the bereaved family.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
Bible and Literary Programme.

The Bible and Literary society held 8 well attended meeting Sunday after noon at o'clock at Mt. Calvary Bap- tist church. Mrs. Abram Compton was in charge. with Mrs. Rosa Madison as acting president.
 The following programme was given: Recitation, Miss Retta Strom; solo, Miss Rita Lacy; recitation, Miss Delzel Lacy; bass solo, Prof. W. Geary; reci- tation, Miss Helen Compton; duet, Miss Grace P. and Ruth Wooten, read Frances Evans; recitation. Miss Flos- sic Simons; duet, Mrs. Nallison and Mrs. Thomas: quartette, the Misses Ruth and Grace Wooten of Brockton, Mass. and Miss Juanita and Helen Brocktor, Mass; address; Abranl Compton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21

after them Saturday afternoon, but would not pay the pounding charges. Sunday morning he came again, 6nd- ing MT. Beetham at the barn. He de- manded the cattle, but was refused them unless he would pay the charges This he declined to do and was or dered to leave the place. Then he fired. Mir. Beetham was passing through the partly opened barn door at the time and when the bullet bur jed itself in the casing it drove out a knot of wood that hit Mfr. Beetham in the chest.
 A telephone message was sent to Deputy Sheriff Draper that a man had been shot so that he secured an au- tomobile, picked up Policeman Diveto at the latter's house and went to the farm where he made the arrest. By dil did not resist. He was brought to police headquarters and locked up on the charge of assault with intent to kill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
MARSHAL OF THE CAMP.
Appointment to Office in Supreme Council A. A. Scottish Rite Received by A. s. Comstock.

Charles L. Hubbard. deputy for Con necticut, Albert s. Comstock, Howard l.. Stanton and John C.. Averill re- turned Friday night from Chica go, where they were in attendance at the annual meeting of the supreme coun- cil, A. A. Scottish Rite, having en- joyed a most delightful time.
 During the session Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Barton Smith appointed MT. Comstock a mar shal of the camp of the supreme coun. Gil for the ensuing year. there being four in all holding such office. That such an appointment be received by one of the local delegation is pleasing not only to MT. Comstock but to his many friends. The next session of the supreme council will be held in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
MAKES CHARGE OF
 ASSAULT AND ROBBERY
Benny Davis Accuses Boris Rusak of
 of Yantic, Who is Arrested.

On the complaint of Benny Davis of 307 Washington street that he had Seeen assaulted and robbed of $27 near the Rusak house in Yantic Friday night, Boris Rusak of Yantic was ar rested there Saturday afternoon by Constable iMyer Blumenthal.
 Davis complained to the local police that on Friday evening as he came out of a. boarding house. which is the sec- ond beyond the depot. a man threw him down, beat him and took the money from him. The case was turn ed over to the constable, who investi- gated the circumstances and made the arrest. When Davis made his com plaint his shirt was torn, but there were no bruises to be seen on his face the police say.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
PERSONALS

Miss Bernice Higgins has returhed after spending a week in Willimanttc. MT. and Mrs. Tracy R. Burdick have been spending a vacation on Fisher s Island
 Miss Lucy Wilcox of Colchester has been spending a week in Norwich with friends.
 Mrs Frank Sleeper, who has been visiting in Norwich, has returned to her home in Groton- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Merrill of
 Somervilfe, Mass, spent Sunday with
 relatives in this city.
 Pennington, where she is a. member of
 the faculty of Miss Porter's school. Abraham and Meyer Cohen of New
 York are visiting their parents on
 Spring street during the Passover holi-
 days.
 Miss Elizabeth Counihan has re-
 turned after spending two weeks with
 her sister. Mrs. John G. Fox. of Hart ford.
 Harry Cohen has returned from a visit to relatives in Akron, O., and is
 to return to Columbia university for
 HIS last year lnSFe.
 Mrs. Belle Strong has returned to
 Colchester from Norwich after a weeks visit with her sister in Nor- wich, Mrs. John V. Reynolds. Mrs. Alfred H. Chappell and son, AL fred H. Chappell, arrived at their home in New London Friday evening after spending two months and half in Europe.
 Conductor Arthur Jackson and Mo- torman H. D. Johnson have returned after spending several days in New York. While in New York state they enjoyed trip up the Hudson to Al bany. After passing a few days in New York state during which time they enjoyed the trip up the Hudson, My ron B. Prentice and son, Wentworth B. Prentice of Lincoln avenue have returned.
 Enn1ons White formerly of Ledyard has returned from Vermont, where Se has spent the summer. After spend ing a week with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. William Whjtei of Saybrook, he will enter the divinity school at Yale.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
For Breach of the Peace.

Simeon Beverly Howard was arrest ed Saturday evening by Sergeant John H. Kane and Policeman Edmund Ma Ioney on a charge of breach Of the peace.
 Howard, it is understood, had given Ben Johnson a beating, but it was not Ben who complained, but a woman who had been slapped.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
Band Concert Wa. sis Attraction.

The band concert at Mohegan park on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at- tracted a crowd that made a new at- tendance record for the season. L Under the direction of John M. Swahn, the selections by Tubbs' band were finely rendered and each number was the signal for applause. The ar- engagements for the band were made by l.. H. Maf1tt. who has the refresh ment privilege at the park.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-21
Bake at Red Ton Club.

The Red Top club had a number of special guests at the Harvard quar- ters on the Thames on Sunday for clamba,ke which was one of the ban ner events of the summer. A chef was imported from Rhode Island who pro- duced one of the genuine bakes for which that state has 8 reputation.