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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. pr. Clarence ussher IiI at Van- Kings Daughters Plan Postcard Shower for Fanny Crosby.

Rev. and Mrs. J. 0. Barrows of West Town street have received word from their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Ussher- who with her husband, Dr. Ussher. is stationed in Van, Turkey near the Persian line, of his serious illness, the result of hard journey to visit a patient. pr. Ussher started on horse back for the three mile trip through the snow, The travelling was so bad over the crust, many times breaking through, that he dismounted and led the horse. both falling from time to time. On his return home his spine was found to be severely injured from the strain. The nearest physician be- sides himself is hundreds of miles away, in Erzroom.
 The hospital in Van, which is under Dr. Ussher's charge, is filled with Turkish soldiers, i'll with typhus fever Hundreds of them are dying. The doc tor is so anxious to continue to care for them that he wishes to be put into a plaster cast in order to be able to minister to their needs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
REVENUE COLLECTORS
 RECEIVED CORRECTIONS.
Field Inspector Spalding Met Deputy Collector Farrell in New London.

Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors William H. Farrell of New London and Archibald S. Spalding of this city, of the income tax collection divisions sat at New London Friday to receive cor rections to income statements already submitted. The deputies had received 52 corrections up to a late hour in the afternoon.
 The corrections are due to lack of familiarity with the terms of the in come tax law relating to the income of wives Some of the men liable to the tax had not made return of the income receivable by their wives and others had neglected to mention in their returns that their wives had in comes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
HnssA May Be in SAannn.

A horse belonging to Barney Yan- eilef of 0akdale which was left hitch ed to a wagon a few days ago broke loose and started towards Palmer town The wagon and harness were found near RoDertsonis ieehouSe the next morning. but the horse could not be located Tracks seemed to lead to the top of Devils ledge. but other tracks were around the swamp which runs for long ways through the woods It is thought that he got into the swamp and being unable to ger out, perished.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Will soead s27, ,oeo oH Streets.

The state highway department will, subject to the approval of the commit tee on streets and sidewalks of the court of common council, spend $27 ,0Go in improving streets in New London during the present year An an nouncenent to that effect was made Friday following 8 brief conference between State Highway Commissioner C. J. Bennett of Hartford and High way Commissioner CourtIand E. Dar- rOw
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Spring, by the hostess. and other se- Iections followed A few popular songs were rendered, after which card games were played At 10 o'clock the hostess led the way to the dining room, where a delicious supper was served The table was prettily decorated with flowers. At late hour the guests departed for home, all voting Miss EAmour a very entertaining hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
Friends Entertained by Miss Ella
 L'Amour at Birthday Party.

Miss Ella LAmour observed her birthday anniversary Thursday even ir in her home by entertaining a score of young people. About 7.30 o'clock the guests assembled at the house and were welcomed by Miss L'Anour. The evenings musical programme was opened by a piano solo, The Song of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Of local interest is the announcement in New York papers that Mrs. EtfZa- beth s. Sterry alleged widow, is to contest the will of James w Sterry who died January 3, leaving an estate of from $500 900 to=$1, 600 ,oa0 to Dewitt Sterry, "a sbro%iIer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
UNIVERSALTSM

Is the spirit of reveiation-tAe voice of history-the song ,of poetry-tae need Of souls and the secret Of hu- man fife revealed.
 For information address Rev, F. A. Dillingham;, SuPt.. 85 Cottage street, Bridgeport. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
CARD og THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude te our friends for the many kindneSses snOWn to us in our late be- redVement in the loss Of our beloved husband and father; also for the beau tifu1 flowers. MRS. MOSES CHARBONNEAU AND
 FAMILY,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
BORN.

WINSHIP-In Providence, R. l., March IT, 1914, a son to MT. and Mrs -eorge Parker WinShip (C1aire Bliven of Westerly). CHURCH-In East Wilmington. March IS. 1914. a son to Mir. and Mrs. Fred Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Runway Built,

4 runway has been erected at sand dump on North Main street and the sand is being carted to Franklin square, where it is being used in the erection of the new Thayer block. The sand bank sets in from the street some distance and is between two buildings which necessitates the use of the run way
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Mrs. Refnus Stanton Of West Town street has been spending a few days in Wiliimantfc where she was the guest of her brother and his wife, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hibberd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

The sermons at the Taftville Con- gregational church Sunday morning and evening will be delivered by Rev. John J. Lockett of AndoVer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Rev. F. J. Bohanan at Lenten Service,
 Rev. F. J. Bohanan of St. Andrews church was the preacher at the united Lenten service at Christ Episcopal church, instead of Rev. Latta GrisWofd of ~Nfiddfetown, R. I
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Unclaimed Letters.

There are unclaimed letters at the Taftville postoffice this week for the following people: Arthur Beausetois. Sig. Pietro Damiani Henry Fonraine, Mime. OviIa Lamar, and Mrs. Amanda Roberts
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Football Practice.

The Taftville football club members will hold practice on the Providence street grounds today tSaturday). They are to hold meeting on Monday night at which business connected with the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Rev G. H. Strouse and choir of the First Baptist church will be at the Sheitering Arms Sunday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Mrs. John Casey of Otrobando ave nue is about the house after a severe illness of several weeks duration
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Wells Frozen Over.

It was so cold in this vicinity Thurs day night and Friday morning that wells were frozen over. March 21, 1912. there was a heavy snowstornn, result ing in a snowfall of seven inches
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
CARn az THANKS

I take this means of expressing my appreciation for the many kind acts and expressions of sympathy shown me during the illness and death of Lucfan A Adams. Especially do I thank She tuGket lodge. No. 27, l. O. o. F., neigh bors and friends, and the children, for the flowers sent to the funeral.
 MRS L. A. ADAMS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Charles Mott, who was operated up- on for appendicitis at the BaSkus hos pital, returned to his home on Central avenue Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Miss Lillian Browning, who teaches in Hanover, is at her home on Plain Hill for ten days vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Rev. c. H. Ewing of Elm avenue will conduct the preaching service at Scotland road hall Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Alfred Leblanc has returned after spending two weeks in Quebec and vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Miss Anna Sliney, who has been very i'll a her home on North Main street, is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Postcard Shower from K. D.

Local societies of The Kings Daugh- ters are to send a postcard with Violets as greeting to Miss Fanny Crosby. the blind hymn writer, whose 94th birth day occurs March A.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Miss Amanda Gloude of North Main street who has been ill the past few days, is now greatly improved.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
MRS. GEO. P. STANTON
52 sHETUcKET STREET

is showing a fine line of NEW MIL LIVERY for Spring and Summer. You are cordially invited to inspect same.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Edwin J. Sullivan of North Main street spent Friday in New London and Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Local Jo<tinds.

Avery D. Wheeler of Bliss place is slowly recovering after several weeks illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
FUN RAILS
Cornelius Corcoran.

At S.30 o'clock Friday morning the funeral of Cornelius Corcoran was held from his late home, No. 12s Talman street, with a solemn requiem mass in St. Patrtck's church at 2 o'clock, Rev. T. A. Grumbly officiating. Felix Calla- han, John Donohue. William Norton and Patrick Barry, members of St. Mary's T. A. and B. society, were the bearers. Burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery. In the large attend T. A. and B. society, consisting of James Casey, John T. Edwards, Bar tholomeE Smith and William McGuin- ness. The many floral remembrances T. A. and B. society. Shea. & Burke had charge of the arrangements.
 Mr. Corcoran and Michael Burns, who died on Feb. 26, were the two oldest members of St. Mary's society.
 Lucius A. Adams.
 Rev Edward S. Worcester, pastor of Broadway Congfegat ti0nal church, off, ciated at the funeral of Lucius A. Adams, which was held from his late home, 10 Kinney avenue. Friday morn ing. The bearers were the following Odd Fellows: George w. Dolbeare, John J. Parsons, Clinton A. Harvey and Henry E. Church Undertakersa Church & Allen sent the remains to Southbridge, Mass, on the s-0f train diid StFNtCcs Nt1S IIelN tiI6 nome Ol his son, Herbert R. Adams, at 2.30 o'clock. Burial will be in Sturbridge, Mass.
 The passing of Mir. Adams caused the children of his neighborhood sorrow, as he had great love for them and was fayorits with the little folks. One of the floral tributes at the funeral was 8 wreath studded with roses and callas. It was marked FTenl Little Friends and came from a number of children of the neighborhood.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Notes.

The Taftvilie Pinochle club minstrels held d rehearsal Thursday evening.
 James J. Anderson of Hartford has returned after visiting relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
MARRIED,

-TILLINGHAsT- In North Stonington. March IA, 1914, by Rev G. H. Chambers, John E. Perkins and Miss Amy l.. TillinghaSt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
THERE Is

THERE Is ne aavertisIng medium in Eastern Connecticut equal. t4 -TAn eHsal- IsflRSf Sfor-hRsfneSS-r -
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Personals.

James Everett has gone to Danbury, where he is now employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Next Monday. the 23d, will be the 61st anniversary of the wedding of Mir. and Mrs Silas Holmes of Stoning- ton
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Comparisons

Predictions for Friday: Cloudy; northwest winds.
 Fridays weather: Cloudy, followed by clearing: colder: northwest winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Forecast for Today.

For Southern New England, Fair Saturday. Sunday increasing cloudi- ness; moderate northwest winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Saturday it will be clearing and continued cold, with brisk north westerly to northeriy winds. The out look for Sunday is generally fair and mi1der,
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevdn's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
THE WEATHER.

SIX hours after high water It h isu tide. which ls Followed by fioeH tide.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
SURVIVORS TELL NARROWING STORIES
OF EMPRESS Of IRELAND SEA TRAGEDY

in the mater almost at my side.
IAN officer notified us to go on deck
Immediately after the collision, SAID
Mrs. Greenaway. I'VE threw on a rev
wraps and went outside without feel-
ing nervous or alarmed. However, we
had no sooner reached the deck than
we realized we were in dangerous
predicament People were rushing
about and shouting and in the con-
fusion | became separated from my
husband. l don't know exactly what
happened, but l found myself in the
water with a life preserver on. l
prayed fervently for the del1verance
Of my husband and myself, but l ala
not see him until long afterward.
Mr. and Mrs. GreenaWay were on
their honeymoon, having been mar
ried in Toronto last week.
Carried Into Vortex.
Sergeant John Fowler of Vancouver
who was saved, told thrilling tale or
being carried down in the vortex
when the ship sank. He had to strug-
gle with corpses and wreckage to re-
gain the surface. 81 could not sleep
we'll and | was looking through the
portfolio of my state room when sud
denly big black shape doomed up
out of the mist and fog" said Fowler
1T seemed only a few feet away, but
the distance must have been greater
Then there was jar and grinding
rendering jolt. Before | fully realized
what had happened the water began
to come into my cabin. Rushing Out
of NV state room | made my way ut
the main companionway. l saw CIR
with a baby in her arms and chile
| of about six years following her. She
implored me to show her how to pu'
] on a life preserver, SO | stopped anC
buckled a life belt around her.
waited on board the Empress unit
the water closed over her decks anc
then jumped, but l was too late. The
| suction carried me down and down
and | thought my lungs and eardrum'
would burst Bodies cold and clamm!
bumped into me, but could not th1nl
of that in my dreadful battle for life
Once a big, husky man threw his arm
around me while we were still undo
water and | had to fight to break hi
grip. Oh, 1t was dreadful, that MAJ
battle against an unseen foe am1ds
those corpses and that wreckage be
meath the waters of the ST. Lawrence
1.-The pain was greater than any
thing | had ever known and it seeme'
ages before l arose and my hea
popped through the surface. The frs
breath of fresh air was better thai
anything had ever known before.
was exhausted when a life boa
picked me up"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30

shouting for help. The ship was al
most on her side, the decks being
slanted at such a steep slope that 1t
was almost impossible to stand. l
saw a man lay down ond slide down
the deck into the water and l thought
l would do the same. So did. A man
swan up and gave me assistance, but
just then boat came up and l was
taken on board"
THE impact was strong enough to
awaken us, but not severe enough to
knock a man from his feet" said Ma
jor Morris, one of the few survivors
of the Salvation Army party. ut was
a grind rather than crash and the
Storstad struck us almost amidships.
The grinding and ripping lasted about
half a minute"
Slips on Life Raft.
81 never even got wet" said Gosse-
lin, a Montreal lawyer. "A friend and
| were occupying a suite on the top
deck little aft. We were thrown
from out berths by the violent pitch
of the ship and lost no time getting
on deck There was lots of confusion
but the officers were doing all they
could to launch boats and get the
women and children away first. The
ship was almost on her side and some
of the life boats could not be reached
While trying to launch a boat my feet
went out from under me and | slid
down the inclined deck on my back.
thought sure | was going into the
water. Suddenly collapsible life
raft began sliding down the deck in
my wake Heaven only knows where
it came from. 1t gained on me and al
| the edge of the deck it slid under me
and we both went over into the water
with myself on the raft. | did moi
| touch the water and was soon picked
up
| Irving Sacrifices Life.
! Lawrence Irving, son OF the late
Henry Irving, sacrificed his life IN ar
attempt to save his wife.
| Few of those who came out OF the
| tragedy alive had such stirring al
befell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Green
away. of the Salvation Army band
During the brief time that elapsed be
! tween the laundering of the Empress
and their rescue, each gave the othe
up for lost
81 gave up all thought of saving
myself and welcomed the thought
death" said Mr.. Grenaway. Il was II
| the water with life preserver on ant
| once | started to undo the straps 81
that my body would sink. Little dlt
I know then that my wife was floatlnl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
MARTIN MAY CARRY
APPEAL TO RALSTON
Itinerant Trader Plans Drive
to Executives Office at the
State Capital.

Governor Ralston could not be To-
Gated last night or today by long dis
lance operators for Wesley Martin,
itinerant horse trader. who is seeking
to enlist the governors aid in having
Mrs. Martin taken from the Home Tor
Women and permitted to
travel with him.
1t Is probable that the aged man
will make the seventy mile drive in
his wagon Monday to Indianapolis If
the governor cannot be found before
that time Ralston has been making
a tour of Michigan, but was scheduled
to return to this state last night.
Martin is not totally discouraged
over his failure to get into communl-
cation with the governor and he Will
make every effort to have the chief
executive of the state hear his story
He firmly believes Governor Ralston
will issue an order to Richmond to
have the woman released.
Il know the governor is good man
and won't let them take my wife away
from me-" Martin declared. There Is
no law under the sun that gives them
the right to do it. She wants to come
back to me and | want her"
Martin has asked several citizens
to aid him in having Mrs Martin sent
to him but he has failed to receive
much encouragement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
FIREMAN CAUGHT
UNDER DEBRIS IN
WEST SIDE DUMP
Cave-in Crushes John Brush
About Legs and Hips
Coyle Burned in Rescuing
COmrade.
Two firemen of the No. company

Two firemen of the No. 5 company
we're injured late yesterday afternoon
where there was a caveln OF large
section of the city dump on the vest
river bank, opposite the Doran DIiuse-
The cavein was caused by gas eA-
plos;on at the bottom of the dump,
when a stream of water penetrated
through the debris to a large bed OF
smoulderins Goals. The injured men:
John Brush, badly bruised about the
legs and hips and hands and forearIns
painfully burned
John Coyle hands and arms slightly
burned. Able to be on duty today
Brush was knocked down by the
avalanche of debris which followed the
explosion, while trying 10 run down
the river side of the dump The lower
part of his body was buried under
hundreds of pounds of refuse OF all
kinds, from ashes 10 broken parreis
and tinware, and il was some time
before he could be extricated from his
perilous position Coyle went at once
TO his comrades rescue as did other
members of the company but he could
not be taken to the top of the dump
Summon Miller.
Chief Miller was summoned and he
brought with him the No i company,
which drove past the crematory. along
the east river bank and then across
the river TO the bottom of the dump
An improvised stretcher was nggeo
and Brush was carried in II 10 the
hose wagon and then removed TO his
| home.
A fire has been Internationally rag
! ing at the west side dump for several
DAYS despite every effort of the No
| Z company crew to eXtingu'sh Il Inc
dump was not aflame today but II l.
| known that at the bottom OF the dump
there are still numerous beds OF live
| Goals.
Frequently when streams OF water
strike a coal bed. gas has been formed
and the resulting explosions have hurI
ed debris in all directions in clouds OF
smoke and steam. Late yesterday
afternoon one OF the explosions was
+! particularly severe. debris being shot
into the air for a heighth of thirty
feet Following it a large section OF
tn dump caved in. catching Fireman
| Brush and burning Fireman Coyle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
PATRONS OF SCHOOL
WANT FAIRGROUNDS
Residents Ask Use of Warner
Yard for Children in Con-
gested District.

At a parent-teachers meeting held
in Warner school yesterday afternoon,
patrons petitioned informally to the
school board to have that body ask
council for funds to start public play
ground for children living in the con-
gested district served by the school.
The meeting followed an entertain
ment by the children, at which 100
parents were present. About fifteen
remained for the meeting, having re-
quested Miss Thompson, the principal,
to hold it.
AS many of the children live in flats,
there is little place for them to play
except in the streets. There are almost
no vacant lots in the neighborhood and
the parents strongly urged the provls-
ion of a supervisor at least for the
school grounds, unless some better
provision can be made.
Charles Jordan, the only member OF
the school board present made no
promises but announced that he will
present the matter to the other mem
bers of the board. He stated, however,
that he believed the school board
would not be justified in spending
money for a playground there.
popular subscription campaign for
funds for the project was suggested
but the plan was dropped as impracti-
CAL
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
CARS FROM UNION
IN ALFALFA TOUR
Cobb's Unique Educational
Plan Attracts Interest of
NeighbOring Farmers.

SO we'll advertised has been the
automobile alfalfa tour of the county
next Tuesday and Wednesday that
three machines from Union county
voluntarily entered week ago and to-
day Mr.. Cobb received word that three
would be entered from Fayette county.
In stating that they would come as
entrants in the tour, the men all said
that the plan Of explaining the meth
DDS of growing and the use of alfalfa
appealed strongly to them and was
something the farmers of their coun-
ties had been seeking for some time.
There are thirty machine inferred
in the tour but whether or not they
will enter for both days is not known.
By arrangement, men who will be
passengers, can be pie ked up along
the roads but unless previous arrange
ment is made, no passengers will be
taken in after leaving Richmond.
One of the points to be emphas sized
by the state speakers who will &C
company the tour, will be that per-
manently profitable agriculture must
be founded on a system of farming
where the crops for the most part are
marketed through live stock or dairy
products This rule is applicable to
Wayne county, according to advance
information sent out by the speakers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
ISSUES DISSOLUTION
Fox Grants Guest House Pc
titiOn to Re-organize.

Reorganization of the Richmond
Guest House association will be under
taken next week at u meeting to be
called by Miss Rose DOugan. Miss
Dougan announced today that the
same nine directors will be elected in
the new associa ton and three direc
tors added
The dissolution of the Richmond
Guest House corporation was com
pleted yesterday when Judge Fox is
sued a decree in response to their
petition to disorganiZe and explaining
that the dissolution is only temper
airy and made in order to accept the
Mary T. r. Foulke gift of $4,000 and
pledges from the citizens for $40 600.
Prospects are now favOra BILE for an
early financial campaign to raise the
remainder of the money not pledged
in the last campaign About $4,000
is yet to be raised in order to meet
the requirement of the Mary 7. r.
Foulke gift.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-05-30
IBN LEASED WlREl

MONTREAL, Que, May 3o-Clinton
r. Burt. an automobile manufacturer
Of Toronto, described the death of
Irving in the Empress of Ireland dis
aster as follows:
Il ran upon the promenade deck
as soon as the collision occurred. said
Purt. Il had a difficult time finding
the life preservers and while was
searching | met Irving and Mrs. Try
ing.
Il told them they had better don
lie belts at once as the ship was IN
great danger and probably would go
down. Irving ran back to his state
room and came out with two life pre-
servers. put one of the belts upon
him and he put the other one upon
his wife We went outside but could
hardly walks because the deck sloped
so | managed to run up the deck and
grasp the rail. Irving endeavored 70
follow with Mrs. Irving. but the vessel