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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-10

Several British Dreadnoughts are
racing under forced draft to the Pa
cifc coast to join the Japanese
squadron and ferret cut the German
cruisers that defeated Admiral Grad
ock's fleet off the Chilean coast las;
week. 1t is believed the battlesh!ps
will use the Panama Canal in their
VOYAGE to the Pacific, thereby saving
the time and coal that would be con
sumed by trip round Cape Horn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-10

There will be regular meeting of
the Owls tonight. After adiournment
there will be 4 smoker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-10

Samaritan Rehecca Lodge Of Odd
Fellows will meet tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-10
LOCAL BREYITIES

The regular monthly meeting Of the
18th Virginia Regiment Chapter, u
D. c., will be held in Lee Camp Hall
tomorrow Wednesday,, November
llth. at 3 p. m \ full attendance
is requested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-11-10

The growth of surplus under ad-
ministration Of the present Au'!iio"
ard despite tay&eIy increased appro-
priatiOn. for ;hree years is as fol-
lows:
Surplus October T. 19l2..S 4hh.S2
Surplus October :. 1Hl" .3%3.S2l.Hi
Surplus OctoEer !. 1914. Il" ,i& GO
To show results CT efforts to better
enforce the laws relating 70 taxation
Continued on page six:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
YES lERLY DIM AGAININFOREGROUND
 Suit Entered in Superior Court Against Robert W Hscox On Book Account Other Westerly Happenings and Local Laconcs.

the Westerly No-License committee is opposed on general principles aad should they win will expect strict ei- forcement of law
 Elisha Greenman, who has been suf- fering with paralysis of the muscles oL his legs for over year. has secured a position as clerk in the freight office of the New York. New Haven & Hart ford Railroad company MT Green man was formerly employed as bag gagemaSter.
 The King Philip fire company of Bristol has voted not to attend the an nual muster of the Rhode Island State FlremenS' league, at the Kingston fair, Cr account of the expense. To attend would mean the loss of two days lab or u many of the members, as Labor day Ccmes the same week.
 The choir of St Michaers chur n enjoyed their annual outing at the El- dredge house, Quonocontaug, Sunday, where solos were sung by Martin H. Spellnan and Joseph Lenihan. Th4 trip was made by special barge, start ing shortly after first mass and the party arrived home at in the evening.
 There was slight blaze in the tena- nent of William Murphy, in StilIman avenue, Saturday afternoon, which was 1uickly extinguished and with no damage. Someone sent in fire alarm rom box 62, corner Liberty street and stillman avenue and the Barber hose ompany made quick response, but here was nothing doing for the fire uen.
 Rev. Father St. Martin, the first cur .te to serve with Rev. Peter McOscar, Jhen the Marist Fathers assumed 'harge of the Church of the Immacl- ate Conception, is spending a part of
 is vacation in Westerly. He is now tationed in Maine and planned for a rip to Europe. He had sailed about four hundred miles when the ship re- turned to port on account of the war.
 The automobiles of Ernest Rossi, Of Mystic, and of Percy O. Cook of Prov idence, were in collision at the junction If the Watch Hill and Shore roads, Sunday morning. The Cook machine steering gear was twisted and it's for = ward axle bent. The occupants re- eeived minor cuts and bruises The Mystic car, so it is claimed, did not return to the scene of the accident to 'scertain the damage. and the owner is therefore liable to prosecution on that point.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

from Quebec over the Grand Trunk and sent into it's subsidiary the Gen. tral Vermont. The freight is being reloaded and sent into New York on steamers of the c. V. line. The Car oline is a ship of La Gle Transporta- ton Co.,, which was ordered by wire less to avoid New York and to run to Quebec because of the presence of German ships off the port ofH New York.
 About 60 carloads of the Caroline's freight is consigned to New York man ufacturers. Most of it is general mer- chandise but all that has passed through here on the C. V. trains so far is raw material. This consists largely of hides, glue and sawdust
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

As a result of Fridays heavy iown pour of rain, there came near being a fatality on the road just below Clai k c. Palmers house. At 1.30 a. m. the family were awakened by four people, who said their automobile was .mbcd- ded in a washout near the culveIt. In- vestigation proved that fifty or sixty loads. of gravel had been washed out, and in the darkness, if the automobile had gone two feet more. t would ha. e pitched down the steep embankment in to the river. Nothing but a post rail held the front wheel. w. R. Pal n1er and Charles Wilkinson pr ,du.cd tackles, and after working III til 10 IF o'clock the car was finally e<tricat- ed, and found to be unharme1. There were two men and two women in the party and c. D. Wolf carried the la i;ies to Sterling, which was their desi- nation. Two of the patty are not likely to forget that this was one way to celebrate their wedding day. They had been married in the mnrning--it is said in New London. The bride was from Sterling and the room New York. The owner of the auto mobile was a New London man, and was taking the wedding pdrty to Ste'iirg
 Lccai Netss.
 Peter Bassette and Phillip Lafiamme or PTOVlQenCe, were week end Su6SlS at w H. DesrosierS'.
 Miss Alice Smith has returned from visit at her grandparents in East Norwich. She has as Ter guest Miss Selma Paterson of Norwich.
 Mrs. Walter Horton Of Brooklyn, x. Y, is a guest at Peter roopsr':.
 [ Over an Inch of Rain Eel.
 The rain gauge at Dr. $. H. Holmes registered one inch and a quarter, of rain on Friday.
 AIis ses Annie and Bella Robertson ar, in Saybroolz for a. visit
 Mrs L. .. Webster and daughter, NIar.t Tie spent Saturdiy with reIa- atives in Willimantic.
 Miss Mary St. John is entertaining Miss Lillian Grimes. of Central Falls,
 Miss Margaret Jordan returned to her home in Boston on Friday. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Nelbert NIyott.
 Rev. w. H. Cane and his son. w. S. Cane of Willimantic were in town on Saturdayfi
 John Barber of West Kingston. R. l., is a guest at T. B. Keen's.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
EYES TROUBLE YOU?'
TRY THIS SIMPLE RECIPE.

We all know some home remedy for our minor troubles. and by the use 9l these rem edies many a doctors Din is saved and doubtless many life.
 How few know what to do Wnen their eyes become tired and ache, or feel dry and infiamed from abuse and oyeruse? In the morning your eyes feel rough or sticky. or they trouble Most of us rush off and get glasses (pernaps at some cheap store where no skill is used in fitting our eyesl, Whlcn we very often do not need at all Tho1- sands are wearing misf1t or unneces- sary glasses which they might better discard and other thousands can, with a little care, probably so strengthen their eyes that glasses might never he necessary Here is free recipe that may be relied upon to give comfort and to help the eyes of some people; 1t is harmless and has the enthusiastic endorsement of thousands who have used it:
 Grains Optona q tnblet).
 2 Ounces Water.
 Use as an eye wash night and morn ing, or oftener. if possible. It makes most eyes feel fine, quickly allays irri- tation, brightens the eyes and sharpens the vision. Many who have used 1t no longer feel the need of glasses: many others have ceased to fear that they will soon be obliged to wear them Get the Optona tablets from Lee & Osgood or from your nearest druggist and pre- pare the solution at your own home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
WILLMANTIC
Sent Back to His Troop.

When the military maneuvers at Hampton were over Edmund Huff of Troop B, of the regular army, stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. was given a fur tough which he passed in this city spending his loose change buying ii- quor. When his money ran out ne started out on pan handling expedi- ton. begging money with which to bay more iiuuor. This come to the atten- ton. of the police and they warned Huff to stop begging and go back to his troop Huff ignored the warnings of the police and Friday night was found on the street intoxicated and locked up Saturday morning he ap- peared before the police court charg d with intoxication and found guilty. Judge James A. Shea imposed sen tence of 30 days in the county jail out suspended execution of sentence ou condition that Huff start off immedi- ately and join his troop which Huff said was in Hartford. Huff had no money and started to walk to Hart ford. Huffs furlough expired Satur- day night so that he had to make Hartford by that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
Dutee w. Flint, of Providence, has
Local Laconics.

William Booth of New London vis- ited in Westerly Saturday.
 Miss Sadie Webster is seriously si.k at her home in Morgan street.
 Albert Babcock of Providence, for meflv of Westerly, is home visitin<. relatives.
 Dr Daisy Dunn, of Boston, arrived Saturday at her summer home at Dunn's Corners.
 Philip Hernault, of Norwich, for merly of Westerly. was here on Satur- day. visiting friends.
 William H Cranda1l who is spend- 1ngtthe summer on Fishers Island, was in Westerly Sunday.
 Hrs. John R. Slater of New York eitgs is the guest of the family of Charles P Cottrell in Elm street.
 A. F. Iawton tripped and fell down stairs at his home in Mechanic street Saturday. He sustained a fracture of his left forearm.
 pr. Frank T.. Payne and party and Councilman Francis G. Haswell and party. returned Saturday from two weeks trip in Maine.
 Turing the storm of Friday. the res idence of George L. Stillman, in Gran ite street was struck by lightning but little damage was done
 The superintendents of the Bradford nve'ng association. and staffs, num- bering 30. enjoyed a clambake at Brightman's pond, Saturday
 Albert Dickinson and family of New Bedford are the guests of Mrs. Dick 1rsPn's .parents. Mir. and Mrs, John Emory Gavitt in Beech street
 4uhi's' band of Norwich gave a. de- fghtful concert at Atlantic beach. on Sunday afternoon. which was enjoyed by the large crowd assembled at the bed,eh. e' 'iie
 Fie Misses May and Dorothy co1. torrsof Jersey City. are the guests of MT. apdsNrs George, E. BroUehton at Pleasant View, arriving Saturday ev- ening.
 Mr., and Mrs. Orville M. Rudo1nb have sent out invitations for the mar riaee of their daughter EtheIind TvIa, and Winthrop Ernest Ferguson. on Sept 2. 0--
 Miss Katherine Delaney. of Spring f1eld, Mass. who for the past five weexs has been the guest of her aunts. the Msses Delaney of School street, re- turned to her home on Saturday.
 Thonas H. Peabody's Bible class ot heTt1Tst Baptist church picnicked at Lantern Hill Saturday. They made the trip by trolley, leaving Wester.y V at ;915 a. m., and returning at 6.15 D m
 Horace B. Pierce. aged 65. died ar Sunday morning at his home 210 Hiet street. after a long sickness. He was formerly employed in the mills of the Westerly ~Woolen company. He leaves 3 Widow- and one daughter. Mrs Charles Rollison.
 It is generally conceded that the Ii. nuor business of Westerly is best con. rol]ed under the license system; but
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
OLD MYSTIC

Miss Fannie Terrill of Norwich. was . guest of Miss Flora Ingram recent iy.
 Peter Nelson of Boston is visiting the home of Mrs. T. Henry John son.
 Robert Vincent, a New York actor, has returned after spending four days in Old Mystic.
 Mrs. Frank E. Williams, Miss Vii ola Eldredge, and Miss Charlotte Mar
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
JEWETT CITY

Near Accident at cuIvert-Tons of Gravel Washed Out by Storm and Auto Almost Went Over Steep Em-
 bankment-Other Local Happenings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

IFor many years determined effort hAs been made to have the dam iR The Eawcatuck river near the Broad str >et ttiage removed on the claim that it cansed overflow in the Stillmanville section, causing much property dam agt and that it had long since outlived is usefulness, and was no longer re- olLired for commercial purposes. The removal of this dam as an obstruction to navigation has been several times called to the attention of the war de-. partment and has engaged the serious c6TisiCeration of state and national or fcialss but the dam, like the Amerl- can flag, is still there. A year or so ago the dam opponents suggested the removal of the dam so as to allow or the construction of a public boat land irg and this project seemed to meet with public favor. was called to the attention of the government officials and is being given consideration.
 sWhile all this, and more, is in the works for the removal of that dam, It is self evident that the parties in con trol have no dea of giving up the pos- session which they consider of value in connection with business. The con- trol Of so much of the dam as is Wite- insthe state of Rhode Island, is claim ed by the Westerly Textile company and the Connecticut section by Lo' raine Manufacturing company. The la-tter has practically abandoned the dam as now the company has nc building on the adjacent property. Not So with the Westerly Textile companH which has taken steps for the preser- vation of the ancient dam. After long years of service, the running water has forced an aperature near the foun dation of the dam with the attenda Tt result of creating large hole in the mud near the dam.
 In order to prevent damage, the Westerly Textile company has caus cd about fifty tons of rip-rap to be dump ed into that hole and surroundings and thereby materially strengthening the Rhode Island side of the dam. Contrary to general report. the river water is used by the textile compa " in connection with dyeing and boiler service and the dam therefore is ar important adjunct to the business. The company is also building a coffer- darn near the corner of the brick mill budding in order to repair the foun- daSion and to better accommodate the water facilities furnished by the wa ter from the Pawcatuck river with the assistance of the dam This dam con- troversy has been on for years and the, end is not yet.
 Dutee w. Flint, of Providence, has entered in the superior court a suit against Robert w Hiscox on a bo ok acseunt. It is alleged that MT His cox received various loans and that he also received goods and that there is a balance due the com plafnant The amount asked for in the suit brought by MT. Flint is 5000 and he has re- tained Edward C. Stinness and Fred
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
ELRlcK- MERRIAM WEDDING.
New London Young People to be Mar
 ried Tuesday.

The wedding of William A. E1rick and Miss Ethel Agnes Merriam, both of New London will take place there Tuesday evening, at o'clock at the resluence of the brides mother. Mrs. Lima Merriam, 10 Lee avenue, in the presence of immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Raymond Chappell of Bath, Me, brother-in-law of the bride.
 A reception will follow after which the newlyweds will leave on a honey moon trip. They will make their home
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
Notes.

Mir. and Mrs. J. O'Sullivan have been visiting friends in New Haven.
 MT and Mrs. Burt G. Thompson of Prospect street are entertaining MT. and Mrs. Ralph Mason of Wellesley, Mass. Mrs. Mason is daughter of MT and Mrs. Thompson.
 Manager Young of Loomer Opera House is having the interior of the theatre thoroughly renovated. It is being painted. new scenery will be in stalled and electric lights will be suh- stituted for the gas system that has been used ever since the house was built over quarter of a century ago.
 The home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Mo- Lean of 349 Ash street is under quar- antine, their little four-year- daughter Marjory, being sick with scarlet fever. They were visiting In Webster, Mass, when the little one was taken sick. They hurried home and it developed that the child had scarlet fever
 Fred Judge, who has lived in this city for number of years, and who has been employed by the Rockville Wiilimantic Lighting company as a lineman, has resigned his position. He has gone to Portland. Me, for a vaca- rion of several weeks and may locate afterwards in Wa1lngford to work for the electric light company there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

in New London Both are active in the affairs of the First Baptist church. and they have a wide circle of friends. Miss Merriam has been a clerk for several years. and MT. Elrick is a travelling salesman, and a well known member of Norwich Council No. 309, United Commercial Travellers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
5 Grains Optonn 1 tnbIet). 2 0unees Water

chand ,are on an outing for week at Pleasant View.
 George Parton of New York is vis- lting his grandfather, Amos B. Tay- Tor.
 Harry Chapman of Boston is visit ing his mother, Mrs. Edward Chap- man of Center Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
STONINGTON
Watch HilI-Fishers Island Gable Part ed-eetition Asking For Purchase of Building to Be Made at Town Hall.

Hill Life Saving station with the Fishers Island Life Saving station 7arted Friday and Capt. Grover Ed redge, with force of men. is mak- ing necessary repairs. Captain Land where of the Fishers Island station is 9lso helping in the work. This is the -econd time the cable has parted with n few years.
 Petition For Town Hall.
 There is a petition in circulation about Stonington asking for the pur- hase of the building owned by the srion Singing society, to be used as ! town hall with offices for the differ mt officials. This is not meeting with ! great deal of favor. especially among he younger clement who claim if a arge sum is expended for a town hall site still greater amount should be appropriated and a freproof building be erected. The cost of the ,Arion Suilding will be about $5,600. This matter is to. be brought up at the next annual meeting of the town.
 Home From Europe Friday.
 John Dollbaun and his sister, Miss Annie DolTbaum, returned Friday from Germany where Miss Dollbaum has Oollbaum for two years No trouble vas encountered in leaving the coun- try as fortunately they started before lostllities had become very active.
 S. V. L. Association to Elect.
 The annual meeting of the Ston- !ngton Village Improvement associa- ion will be held on Tuesday evening, commencing at 8.30. At this time the reports will be made and the officers for the coming year chosen.
 Stoninoton Notes,
 Miss Leah Fengar has returned to New York after visiting MT. and Mrs. Frank Sylvia of Grand street
 w. F. Bindloss has returned from visit in Norwich
 MT. anl Mrs. Joseph Joseph enter tained party of friends Friday by Il launch trip to Fishers Island
 Captain and Mrs. Adams of Moos- up are guests of MT. and Mrs. John Gallup at their summer home at Wamphassett Point
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Sylvia have re- turned from a visit at Pleasant View.
 Several big improvements have been undergone at Wadawanuck club. Twelve new bathing houses have been built and a new net placed back of the tennis court. Work on the new dock is also completed by Contractor Northrup.
 Work has been started on the spur track at the train shed of the Groton and Stonington line at the corner of Elni and Cutler streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
OBITUARY.
Miss Emma cusick.

Miss Emma Cucsick died at the State hospital at Brewster's Neck on Saturday afternoon. Miss Cusick was formerly of Jewett City and was an attendant at the Congregational church She is survived by a broth CT, Frank Cusick of Jewett City, and 9 sister Jennie Cusick.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

The wealth of France has expanded 400 per eent.-from under $10, GOO ,000- 900 to nearly $50,O00, ,o00, ,000-while the country's income has risen from $1,- 250,000,o0o to about s6,OO0, ,Oo0, 900 or 3S0 per cent, with only a 33 per cent. increase in population.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24

Wash Dresses in the many
 different styles which are so popular this Summer. A good variety of colors is offered. Some tunic effects.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
WAR DIVERTs CARGO
 TO CENTRAL VERMONT ROAD

Freight From French Steamer at
 Quebec Sent This Way.
 The first cars laded with import freight from the big French steamer Caroline have arrived at New London
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
THREE PURSES OF GOLD.
Fifticth Wedding Anniversary OF Mr.
and Mrs. {. 4. Nnn Steinbcrg

The 2oth anniversary of the founding Of
Stannard Woman's Relief Corps was cclc-
.brated Tuesday in the rooms IN stan
nard Memorial hall in connection with the
observance of the Goth anniversary of the
wedding of Mr., and Mrs Charles A. Van
Steinberg. In spite of the cold weather.
a large number We're in attendance and
Mr. and Mrs Van Steinberg were remcm-
hercd with three purses of gold, present
I'd by the employees of the Wells d Rich
ardson company, a party Of friends and
the member. If TIE corps and STANDARD
Post. The occasion vas a very plenrant
one and an enjoyable program vas car
r!ed out.
The corps was founded IN 1893 hy Mre c.
r, Jones with 20 members, p of whom are
still on the roll Charity is the object Of
the organization and during its existence
the sum Of $29SlS9 has been expended IN
relief work or this amount $lOlG.3S has
been given to Stannard Post The corps
has 49, members and II members have
died since the examination started
The program was rendered as follows:
Selection ... coo. ..... .... Violin and piano
Remarks of wclcome..... Mrs w. p. Hall
Poem, "The Worn Wedding Ring"
Mrs. Thompson
Remarks .,..The ney. James $. Brakcr
Song ........... ....,....Miss Jane Warner
Vocal solo ..,.,,, .......,. Master Bradley
Selection ......... Violin and piano
Vocal solo....... .,,......Mrs. Ella Hodges
Remarks Judge c. s. Palmer, who pre-
scented the purse on behalf of the G.
\. r,
Remarks, j, o. Beckwth, presenting
purse on behalf of employees Of Wells
q Richardson company
selection""'. .....' Violin and piano
Vocal solo ,.......,. ...... Mrs Ella HODGES
Remarks, Charles McGaffey, presenting
purse on behalf of friends.
The program was followed by the con-
CALCULATIONS of friends and the serving of
refreshments,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15

ceremonies, Louis Degraff; first ordI-
nateur, Leo Degraff; second ordna-
tcur. Phillip Beaulieu; doyen. Isaac Pa
tient honorary president, o. Gasne:
auditors of accounts, Alfred Depin and
f. lward Gagne. Monsignor jerome NJ
Cloarec was present The hall was
filed to capacity by members and
friends of the order
No longer will Respectfully yours" or
ITO the Honorable So and So" appear
In the official correspondence Of the post
office department, Postmaster Burleson
has Issued an order that correspondence
shall deal only with the business in hand
and that all Formally shall be cut out
No unnecessary words are to be used and
the communications are to be made as
brief as possible. The writer of a letter
will sign his name ut VII omit yours
truly and like phrases. At the beginning
of the letter the name Of the person to
whom the letter is addressed will be
given but it must not be followed by
Dear sir" In the text of the letter
there must be no Respectfully" this or
that, and the second paragraph must not
begin with the words In answer to-"
The omission Of unnecessary words is to
be so observed that when letter head
signifies the name Of a division or depart
ment, it shall not be repeated After
years of training in the formal set ways
of sending letters. the new rule s hard
to observe by some OF the older cmployes
and the unnecessary words creep in o ten
enough so that considerable amount Of
paper has been destroyed over the Coun-
try in the pas few days.