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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
JEWETT CITY DELEGATION.
 ATTENDED INSTALLATION
Sachem Chapter. o. E. S., Has Its Off,
 cers Seated.

The installation of officers of Sachem chapter, No. g, Order Eastern Star. took plalce at the regular meeting held Wednesday evening at the Buckingham Memorial. There was an unusually large attendance, including a large del- egation from Jewett City. The install 1ation was conducted by the retiring matron, Mrs. Susie E. Park, as marshal, and Past Matron Lois w. Durie. A fine banquet was served at 6.30 o'clock and the business session followed.
 The following officers were installed: Worthy matron, Mrs. Flora J. Fitzpat- rick; worthy patron, Aubrey w. Jar wis; associate matron, Mary D. Stew ems; secretary, Maude l.. Stevens; treasurer, Annie E. Woodman; Ada, Susie E. Harder; RuthJM. Jamie Leach; Martha, Nellie J. Geer; Electa, Ruth A. sentinel. Orrin M- Price; chaplain. Net tie Kinnie: marshal, Lois w. Durie; organist, Lillian E. Brewster.
 Mrs. Park, the retiring matron, was presented a past matrons jewell from the chapter by Past Patron Emil A. Stevens. A new part of the ritual, the floral star, was carried out by six members and proved a delightful feat ure The new matron appointed the following committees: Auditing. Mrs. Louis w. Durie, Miss Lottie Williams, Mrs. George E. Stevens; visiting com mlttee, Mrs. EilZaDetn k1nSman, NrS. Emily A. Dolbeare, Mrs. Annie Raw son. entertainment. Mrs. Dorothea w. Balcom Mrs. Emily Dolbeare, Mrs. Mary Washburn, Mrs. Esther H. Bffnn, Mrs. Annie Rawson, Mrs. Mary M. Stevens. Mrs. Agnes Blackburn, Mrs. Emma Gross, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Mrs. Emma Breed.
 The following committee arranged the banquet: Mrs. Mary Washburn, Mrs. Agnes Blackbu Mrs. Esther H. Blinn, Mrs Marguerite Tubbs, Mrs Nellie Geer Mrs Nettie Kinnie, Mrs. Daisy Thomas, Mrs Sarah Wilson and Mrs. Caroline Jarvis The evening s programme was much enjoyed by the large number present.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
AT DAVIS THEATER.
Mutt and Jeff in Panama.

There were good sized audiences at the Davis theater on Wednesday to see the two performances by those old car toon favorites. Mutt and Jeff, who were seen in the comical offering in which Mutt and Jeff transferred their activi- ties to Old Point Comfort and Pana- ma. and their antics. while of the same foolish sort as always pleased most of the observers.
 Incidental to the foolishness was more of a plot than sometimes is pro- vided for musical selections and the choruses were in several instances good features. Earl Bedding was Mutt and Jerry Sullivan the dihinutive Jeff. Other principal parts were taken by Jethro Warner, Harry Hoyt. Edwin Bedding, Edith Carlisle, Maud Truax, Flora Bonfanti Russell, May Boutan, and George Ralston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

the witness from being here if he had been summoned. Deputy Sheriff Tubbs informed the states attorney that MT Lewis had been away in Hartford when the copy of the summons had been left at his house, and the judge then said that the witness was not to blame, as he had not really been sum- moned, and the state had not done all it could to get him to court.
 Judge Burpee said that Attorney Geary might choose whether to proceed with the case now or to have court adjourned to 9.30 the next morning The morning hour named, half an hour earlier than usual, would be agreeable to him, Attorney Geary said, and court was then adjourned.
 Within almost a minute after the judge had left the room MT. Lewis, the desired witness, walked into the court room. having hurried here from Hart ford when he learned that he was NaRted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
LAwToN COMPANY
 DIRECTORS ELECTED
Annual Meeting Held at the Office of Company at PIainfieId-Directors to Meet Later.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Lawton Manufacturing company at Plainfield was held at the office of the company at twelve o'clock Wednesday with the usual representa- ton of stockholders.
 The reports of the officers were read and approved showing the company to have had an excellent year.
 Directors were reelected for the en- suing year as follows: Harold Law ton, Plainfield: Charles E. Riley, Bos- ton; Walter E. Parker. Lawrence; G. NJ Whiton, Whitinsville; Edwin F. Green, Boston; John Porteous, Nor wich. The meeting of the directors for the election of the officers of the company was delayed until a later date.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Incidents In Society

The Sewing club met Monday after noon with Mrs. Hume F1agler of Sa- chem street
 Miss Catherine Browning of Greene avenue is teaching this year at the Institute of Musical Art, New York.
 Mrs. Ellen Hunt and Mrs. Laura Staples have returned to Essex after a visit with Mrs. Priscilla c. Adams of Broadway.
 Mrs. w. Tyler Browne of Broadway was in Ansonia on Wednesday at tending D. A. R. meeting in her of hcial capacity as state secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
OBITUARY.
Giles Harrington.

Giles Harrington died at 315 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home on Meeting House hill in North Franklin in his Seth year. He had been in good health until last week when he was taken with pneumonia.
 He was born in Norwich, July IA. 1928 and resided here for some time. He was employed in the Yantic mill and for 40 years was a prosperous farmer in Franklin. He married Ma linda Vergason, March 1, 1S4s at Yan- tic. Rev. Christopher LeffingweIl off, efating, MT. Harrington's grandfather on the maternal side fought in the Revolutionary war Mr. Harrington leaves three children, Frank E. and Charles Henry Harrington of Franklin and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of this city. There is also q sister, Mrs. Harriet Spicer of Bozrah
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
STRIKERS FORBIDDEN
 TO HELP EACH OTHER
Those in Orange Free State Not Per-
 nitted to Leave Home.

Cape Town, Jan. 1.-The general strike proclaimed yesterday thus far only applies to the Orange Free State and Transvaal Success in these places would lead to an extension of the or der to other provinces. Martial law i the Orange Free State is very strict and a rigorous press censorship has already been instituted.
 All strikers are prohibited from leaving their homes. The display oi the red flag is forbidden and the rem dering of assistance to other strikers directly or indirectly, to funds or goods is also forbidden.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
PERSONAL.

 Ernest c. Champlin has been in New York this week. Plant Chief M D. Willard of the tele- phone company was in New Haven Wednesday.
 Miss Helen Wood of Coventry Conn, is guest of the Misses Walsh of Franklin, Mass.
 P. J. Loughlin of Stamford, former ly of this city, is visiting his aunt Mrs. James l.. Smith. of Boswell ave nue.
 Clifford Wilson and Miss Charlotte Chappelle of Norwich were the guests of Miss Dorothy Clark of Old Saybrook over Sunday.
 Among the many who appreciate the piano recitals of Madame Teresa Car reno is Prof w. H. Bush of New Lon don, who was the guest of his cousin Mrs. Florence Moves of Grove street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
DIVIDEND IN BANKRUPTCY.
6.3 Per Cent. Declared in MarcAurele
 Estate.

The account of A. A. Beckwith. trus- tee in the matter of Gregoire Marc Aurele, bankrupt, has been accepted before Referee A. A. Browning and a dividend of 63 per cent. has been de- clared This is all that the estate will pay. The tax claims amounted to S165.60 and the other claims to Sl,- 29957
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Chelsea Gets New PropelIor.

The steamer Chelsea, with about 50 tons of freight on board. was taken on the cradle of a New London Ship yard Wednesday to have d new pro- pellor put in to replace the one she broke here Tuesday afternoon by striking bottom shortly after leaving her pier on the way to New York.
 The spare wheel was put in in time to launch the boat again towards even ing and after a stop at New London she went on to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
From the Consular Rsports.

Trap shooting or clay target shoot ing is practically unknown in Peru. Tn the year 1913 Austria produced 515,9S6.000 gallons of beer.
 Rubber heels are popular in Swift zerland
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

vice commander, Charles Thorpe; junior vice commander, Alfred Sparks; surgeon, John Gimbel; chaplain, Charles Hagberg; officer of the day, John Hubbard; officers of the guard, James Benjamin; quartermaster. John Hagberg; adjutant, Milo R. Waters.
 There were brief remarks by various members and plans for the rifle team to meet the third company team were discussed. John Hagberg was elected captain of the rifle team. which in cludes George A. Turner, John Hasel- den, Frank Q. Smith, Charles Thorpe, Alfred Sparks. Refreshments were served and a general social time was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
ECCLESIASTICAL SOCIETY
 OF SECOND CHURCH.
Annual Reports Show Good Year
 Officers Elected

The Ecclesiastical society of the Sec ond Congregational church held it's an nual meeting Wednesday evening in the church parlors. with a good num- Der present. Reports read were of a pleasing nature, The following officers were elected: Society committee, Dwight l.. Allen, chairman, Frank A. Bill. R. H. Montgomery; treasurer, N. A. Gibbs; clerk, D. s. Haviland; audi tor, G. Curtis Hull.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
Turko.suIoarian AIIiano.

Constantinople, Jan. 9.-Negotiations are proceeding here and at Sofia for an offensive and defensive alliance be- tween Turkey and Bulgaria.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

Argentina for many years has been importing the best breeding cattle and sheep from Great Britain and to- day has saEst sf the finest types in the world
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

Capetown, South Africa, has ab- sorbed nearby towns. raising it's pop ulation from 67.000 to 10000.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15
INSTALLATION WITH
 SOCIAL EVENING
Enjoyed by Spanish War Veterans
 Plans for Rifle Team.

The following officers of Major R.
 E. Griswold camp. United Spanish War Veterans, were installed by Past De- partment Commander Frank P. F'enton of Willimantic at the regular meeting in the armory Wednesday evening: Commander, Albert Thorpe: senior
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

THERE IS no e1vertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull aetin for huEineSs Faa1ltH
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-15

Sunday at the Old Mystic Baptist church Rev, H. E. Anderson. who has held the pastorate for two years, read ms resignation. He is to take charge of Baptist church in Rowayton Conn, on account of the health of Mrs Anderson
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Coal Strike Cost About $4,000, 900.

Denver.-Terminatio of the Colora-
do coal strike, as recommended by the
executive committee of the United
Mine Workers of America to the strik-
ers, will bring industrial peace in
Colorado, not only for the present
time, but for the future. it is declared.
1t will mean the ending of one Of the
greatest industrial conflicts ever
waged in the United States. Follow
ing are some estimates of the strike:
Total Cost-Approximately $10,000,0O0.
Total Number Of Men on Strike
Eleven thousand by the claims Of the
strikers and 4,600 by the claims Of the
operators. Cost Of Strike to the Uni
ted Mine Workers of America-Four
million dollars. Cost to Coal Opera
tors-Three Million dollars. Cost for
Colorado National Guard-One million
dollars. Cost to Merchants and Pub
lie Variously Affected-Two million
dollars. Number Of Lives Lost as Di-
rect Result of Strike-Estimated at
between so and 100. Length of Strike
-Four and one-half years in the north
ern field and fourteen months In the
southern field.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
cres.on strike shows Wide Ore Vein.

Cripple Creek.-One of the most
prominent mining experts in the Grip
pie Creek district was shown the
strike in the Cresson mine. When he
returned to the surface he declared
that the strike was the biggest he had
ever seen. Besides the enormously
rich sylvanite vein, which is said to
contain two inches of solid sylvanite
In some places, a body of good aver
age ore has been discovered in the
twelfth level, which is 100 feet wide
and 500 feet long, according to reliable
statements. This is tremendous
width for an ore body. Ore has also
been discovered in the thirteenth
level of the mine. 1t is estimated that
the high grade shipment, for which
sacking is being made in the interior
Of the mine, will be worth more than
$500 900. Although all details Of the
strike are carefully guarded the infor-
nation obtainable is causing one of
the biggest sensations ever known
here.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
MoNTRosE PRIEST SUES SCHOOL
MAN FOR SLANDER.
Bases His Suit on Statements o. z.
Wiedman 10 Alleged to Have Made
to Students Regarding Girl.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Montrose, Colo. - Suit for $50, 900
damages in which defamation of char.
acter is charged, has been filed in
the Montrose District Court by the
Rev. Father c. F. O'Farrell. pastor of
st. Mary's Catholic church against
Prof. d. E. Weidman, superintendent
OF the Montrose city schools.
The suit is the outcome of a con-
versation said to have taken place be-
tween Harry Netherton, seventeen, a
student. and Prof. Weidman, in which
1t is alleged the name of Father O'Far-
rell was linked with that of Emma
Hill, seventeen, also a student, to
whom Netherton had been paying at
tention.
Prof. Weidman, according to the
priests complaint, advised Netherton
to inform his parents of certain visits
between the girl and the priest to
save himself from disgrace. This is
said to have occurred about Nov. 1.
Father O'Farrell, upon learning this.
it is declared. went to Prof. Weidman
and demanded retraction of re-
marks passed in the conversation.
Prof. Weidman is said to have apollo
gized and declared that the priest was
mistaken as to certain illusions made
to him in the conversation.
When rumors concerning the priest
became widely circulated, Weidman
sent written apology to Father
O'Farreil in which he declared the
numerous statements he had made
were mere hearsay, that he did not
wish to injure Father O'Farrell's repu-
tation. The apology was printed in a
local paper and the suit followed
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
BRINGING TIE H0LIDAY =
SpIRIT TO THE poor Geg41

u ls question whether the
! :: ! !: !: : !
families helped or the work
ers helping them get most
A| 10y out OF the Christmas dis
trabuti0n. A real settlement
worker. one imbued with the
right spirit. will tell you that
only one who has visited the
somoe o. the poor and the suffering o.
Cnnstnas eve can realize tho pleasure
OF hsinsing happiness and sunshine
into these homes. Many settlement
vfeafoss. Who have given up the work
Tor some reason or another. but Who
reeam to assist with the Christmas
distsibutions. give geaercusIy from
thstr own purses that the baskets may
b larger and more families aided.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Printing Commissioner File. Report.

Denver.-Colorado pays less for its
state printing than any other state in
the Union, according to population, the
report of Harry w. Risley, state print
ing commissioner, shows. The per cap
ita expense for the state printing Is
IL cents. Risley submitted his bien-
NAL report to Governor Ammons. 1t
gives the cost of state printing for the
period 1894 as 61,354.91, while the
cost in 1911-12 was $74,4S2.90. In Or
der to illustrate how the printing ex-
pense has been reduced, Commissioner
Risley recites that the expense In the
years 1907-S was s1O3,sO5.78. The rec,
ommendation is made by him that all
the printing necessary for the General
Assembly be handled by the state
commissioner instead Of by printing
committees in the House and Senate.
as in the past.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Examinations for Federal Jobs.

Denver. = Examinations to create
eligible lists for agriculturist and
field agent. assistant engineer for
mapping oil wells, and assistant pho
tographer In the government service
will be held by the United States Civil
Service Commission in Denver on
Dec. 80 and Jan. 6. The examinations
are to be competitive and open to
males only The position Of agricul-
turist and field agent pays $3.50 per
year and that of assistant engineer,
$1,000. the examinations for which will
be held on Dec. 20. The examination
for assistant photographer will be-
held on Jan. g. The position pays
from $s4O to $1,000 per year.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
BANKS GAIN IN RESOURCES.
Increase Of $1,575.63s.ss is Made in
Six Weeks, According to Report
of Commissioners.


Denver-An increase of $1.575.-
639.s9 in resources was made between
Sept. IL and Oct. 81 by the state banks
in Colorado. according to State Bank
Commissioner E. f. Drach. who has
completed an abstract OF the reports
of the institutions for which he recent.
ly called. National banks are not in
cluded In the list.
The average reserve of the institu-
tions increased from 26.65 per cent to
27.1 per cent.
At the close of business on Sept. IL
the institutions held total resources of
$54.323,039.60. while at the close OF
business on Oct. 81, their total re-
sources were $55,s9S,679 40.
The 149 state and savings banks,
according to the October abstract,
have total resources Of $23,717. .929.06;
the thirty-seven banks have resources
Of $2.S94,956.5S and twenty trust com.
panies have resources of $29.2S5. 1885.
That decided gain has been made
by the banks, although this is heavy
business period of the year and de-
spite the effects on business Of the
European war, is shown by the fact
that the abstract gives an increase in
resources of $706.2O9 over the total re-
sources on Oct. 21, 1918, when an abb
stract was made last year.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Win. 100000 in viii Suit.

Greeley.-J. A. Davis Of Denver,
,wner OF valuable string of fast
lorses. wins 100000 by decision OF
he District Court in his favor in his
suit to break the will of his father.
W. A. Davis Of lone. who was drowned
,y fall into cistern some months
ago. The elder Davis left an estate
Talued on Its face at 100000, worth
t240,0OO at the present time, to his
three other children and cut J. A.
Davis off with $40 on the ground that
The latter was not his son.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Denver's City Expense. High.

Denver.-Denvers per capita ex-
penses for city government is II per
cent higher than the average for 1875
cities of the United States having a
population OF 10000 or more, accord
ing to report issued by the United
States Census Bureau. For cities OF
Denver's class, between 100000 and
100000, the city's per capita expenses
are AZ per cent above the average,
and per cent above the average for
cities having population of $4,000 to
100000. They are more than rs per
cent above the average for cities Of
1000 to $4,000 population.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18

grudses and let bygones be bygones,
shake hands with their enemies and
wish one another good luck.
How many reunions and reconcilia-
tions take place then is known only to
these good women. The hearts of
many men who have been separated
from their wives and families be-
come softened as the holidays draw
near. and 1t isn't uncommon for the
settlement worker to find them to-
gether when she comes with the
Christmas basket.
Many prodigal sons return on
Christmas eve. A striking case of
this kind that occurred two years ago
was run across by settlement work.
er in Philadelphia. She said that
she had never witnessed a scene on
any stage that could equal It. It
was real case Of where the Christ.
mas prayer OF q broken-hearted moth
er was answered by the return Of her
boy.
The son ran away from home seven
years earlier, when q youth of sixteen
years. He had q good home and the
family consisted of his parents, an
older brother and a sister. His father
was hard-working man and used all
his earnings for his home. The young.
er boy. being the baby of the family,
was the pet of all; but he had wild
disposition, and he wanted to see
something of life. He decided to run
away from home and go West.
When he reached the ranches of
Arizona he found that the cowboy life
wasn't as bright as 1t was painted.
He longed for home many a time, but
vowed that he would not return q
failure. He persevered until he had
made good. though 1t took seven years
for him to do 1t. His fearlessness and
daring attracted the attention of the
owner Of the ranch. and he placed
him in charge Of another place. When
the young man had goodly wad Of
bills accumulated he decided to re-
turn in time for Christmas.
He reached the old house to find
that another family was living there.
and he learned from neighbors that
his father was dead; that his sister
had grieved so over his disappearance
that she died shortly after he had left.
and that his brother had been killed
in an accident. The mother, doubly
aged with grief, had been left alone
and was subsisting as best she could
in third-story room. The son lost
no time and arrived in the room Just
after the settlement worker had
reached there with her basket Of. pro.
visions. The mother had just finished
telling her story to the sympathetic
listener when this latest prodigal re.
turned.
mo one can really appreciate" said
settlement worker In another city.
how happy one feels litter visiting
the homes Of the poor on Christmas
eve. The gratitude Of one woman
alone last year was enough to recon.
pense me for the work did. This
woman's husband was in the peniten.
tiary serving an 1s-year term for mur-
der. It appears that he and q com.
panion were working in the cranberry
bogs. They quarreled, aad In scuf.
fle this man stabbed his opponent. He
made his wife promise she would
never allow the family of six to be
separated. She not only kept them
together by taking IN washing, and
working until all hours Of the night,
but she refused to accept outside aid
in any shape or form. There would
have been no Christmas celebration
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18

Wo01 women,
Who have never
NoDo settlement
iwerk, enter into the
santa Claus spirit
0A visit tho alley
a.A tenement dis
6sces OF tho large
,&des o. the night
before Christmas.
their automobiles
heavily laden with
toys. turkeys and
good things to eat
They employ inves-
ldGafors to canvass
the section in which
they arc interested
2 weak before the
nchdays. and the
distribution II made
The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-18
Incline Depot Burns.

Colorado Sprlngs..Ffre of mysteri-
Ns origin destroyed the Manitou Sum.
nit Incline roads depot at the foot Of
Mount Manitou.