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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
PROHIBITION REFERENDUM.
State Temperance Union Wants IL Be-
 fore Voters in 1918.

At regular pre-Iegisiative conference of the Connecticut Temperance union in Hartford Wednesday members rep resenting the statewide sentiment of the temperance workers went on rec ord in favor of a proposed bill to be presented to the incoming legislature providing for a referendum on state wide prohibition in 1918, through con- stitutional amendment. The process proposed by the conference is similar to that proposed by the su1ragiSts of Connecticut, and should the next and the following legislatures pass the necessary measures for the popular vote. both prohibition and equal suf- frage will be issues in the election of 1918. Other temperance measures were favored. q
 After long and varied discussion it was voted to favor a readjustment of license fees, by which the state would receive a part of license money.
 At present the county gets 10 per cent. and the town the remaining 90 per cent. Some members of the con- ference were in favor of giving the state as high as 50 per cent of the license fees. A committee to deter mine the details of recommendation on this matter was appointed, consisting of Winslow Russell and the Rev. Dr. J. N. Lackey, both of Hartford. and President c. Fl. Barber of Danielson.
 The conference also voted favorably on plan for wiping out hotel and beer licenses altogether. The present pro- vision for such classes of license is un- fair in it's judgment to the ordinary salooniSt
 Another vote put the conference on record in favor of a readjustment of wholesale licenses so as to limit the holders of such to strictly wholesale business; at present holder of such licenses may do what is really a re- tail package business.
 The conference voted to recommend the establishment of state farm for inebriates.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
TUe.oF-wAR SERIES
 BEGUN AT Y. M. c. A. T. A. B. Team and Third Go. Team
 Won by Inches.

The gallery of the r. M. c. A. gym was we'll filled with spectators on .Vednesday night, the opening night of he tug-of-war contest, the winners of which will be awarded a handsome owing cup donated by the Plaut-Ca len company.
 Three events were scheduled, six .eam contesttlng, but only two were pulled off, as the Brainerd & Arm trong team refused to pull and for --ted to the Fifth Co., Coast Artillery orps.
 4he first event took place between .ae I. M. c. A. team and the T. A. B. cam, and when time was up the judge warded the victory to the T. A B. team by six inches. The last event was between the Third Co, c. A. C., cam and the state hospital (RivervieW elub). The state hospital team had the heavier men, but the soldiers were there with the goods and won by four inches.
 o. H. Nickerson was starter. J. c. ,roadhurst was timer and M. J. Kelly was judge.
 The teams were as follows:
 T. A. B.-(J. Barry, eaptain), D. Dunn, J. Halpin. Ed Edwards, F. Two ney and J. Barry.
 r. M. c. 40. H. Nickerson, cap B. Johnson, J. T. Isbister, Allyn L. Brown and Hans Bauck.
 Third Co.-CWilliam Dennison cap- ain), Pearson, Dodell, Lester, Body eott, Bossey.
 State Hospital-CC Crowley, cap 5ain). R. Schneider, J. Gembel, W. 7almer, J. Brennan and A. Fielding.
 Fifth Co.-(G. Mulkins, captain), A. Ioyette, S. Vars, A. Kumpf. J. Kings ey and R. Bentley.
 The remainder of the schedule fol-
 nac 1ap Q 7T ~ Fifth Co. vs. Third Co, T. A. B. vs. State hospital.
 Dec. 23-State hospital vs. B. & A., Fifth Co. vs. Y. M. c. A.. T. A. B. vs. Third Co.
 Jan. 2-Third Co. Ys. B. & A., Y. M. :. A. vs. State hospital, Fifth Co. vs. T. A. B.
 Jan. 5-State hospital vs. Fifth Co.,, Y. M. c. A. vs. Third Co, E. & A. vs. T. A. B.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
BONDS ARE ACCEPTED
 FOR WILLIAM AUSTIN
Given His Release from JaiI-4aheas
 Corpus Hearing.

A hafs sas corpus matter presented by J. ] Cunningham, attorney for William Austin, who was committed to jail on Dec. to serve three months for keepis E 9 house of i'll repIite and ordered t6 1pay a finc of $25 and costs for embezzlernent, was heard by Judge ShunaWay in the superior court here at 9.3o Wednesday morning.
 Attorney CunnirghaSn. wi.c was a witness, claimed that the papers under which Austin was committed were faulty and that bail had been refused at the 1ail.
 The state was represented by Law yers Whitt1eSey and Hall. and Thomas M. Shields appeared for Mir. Cunning ham.
 Jailer Oscar Main < and Earl c. Mathewson were in court, having been ninghan. Jailer Main also had Aus tin in his custody.
 The lawyers for the state said the papers had been corrected and those in force are correct.
 The court ruled that Austin is prop- eriy held and told Lawyer. Cunningham that he could offer bail to the clerk of the criminal court of common pleas and it would be accepted without doubt and if net he could consult Judge Shumway.
 Later in the day Lawyer Cunning ham and the taller and Austin appear ed before the clerk of the criminal court of common pleas and bonds of $500 and s1G0 were provided in cash and accepted and Austin was given his liberty and he went away with his lawyer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
WEDDING.
JackeI-HazIsr,

The marriage of Herman Jackel, Jr, If this city and Miss Nellie J. Hazler If Hallville took place Wednesday 'vening at the rectory of St. James Episcopal church at Poquetanuck, the ceremony being performed at 7.30 'clock by the rector, Rev. Leavitt c. 'herburne. The double ring cere- mony was used. The bridal couple vas unattended and the bride wore ''rown tailor made suit with hat to match.
 The newly married couple are to re- side in prettily furnished apartments at No. 9 C1airmont avenue in this city The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Hazler of Hallville and has been employed in the office of the Hall Brothers mill at Hallville. The
 room is the son of MT. and Mrs. Her man Jackei and is employed in the business of his father on Market street. From their many friends, the young people received a large number of beautiful wedding gifts, which in- cluded cut glass. furniture, money and silverware.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
SECOND DIVISION OFFICERS.
Francis J. Brennan President-F. ].
 Murtha Has Had Long Term.

At their meeting on Tuesday eve- ming. the Second Division. A O. H., had Q good attendance in Eagles hail as it was the annual meeting for the presentatio of reports and the elec- Sion of officers for the coming year.
 President Frank J. Alurtha, who was completing his seventh successive year in the office, occupied the chair and the reports that were presented show ed that the division had made a. good gain, both financially and numerically n the past twelve mcrths.
 The election of officers resulted as follows:
 President. Francis J. Brennan; vice president, John W. Burke; flnarcial ecretary. John A. Reddy; treasurer. James J. Dutton; chairman standing committee, James T. F1nnegan: senti- nel, Patrick Carberry. chaplain, Rev. William H. Kennedy; physician, pr. T J. Harper.
 The ewly elected president has held he vice presidents chair contempo- seven year term and was unanimously elevated to the leadership of the di- vision when President Murtila declined to be considered for another reelection His long term has been marked each year by a high standard maintained in the. division. which has gained in ,~porta ce and influence.
 The latter part of the evening was given over to a social session in which President James J. Finnegan, ex-Pres- idents J. w. Burke. NJ. V. Murphy and City Sheriff Timothy A. Carey.
 There was a discussion of ways and mo ans regarding a membership cam
 aign in the coming months.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Drinking Men
 Not Wanted

There is no place in the business world for the man who drinks. Be ts not wanted because he ia not depend able The Governor of one State de- clnres he will not appoint to ofRce any man who becomes intoxicated. end al large business concerns are adopting the same policy. Do not be nanaE- capped by this habit. You can be freed from all craving for drink in three days-without the use Of hypo- dernaic injections Can and let us ez- plain to you how you can be treated at the Neal Instftute-and De restored to sobriety. Write or phone for full particulars and free book. The Neal Institute. 1so2 Chapel s., New Haven. Ct: tel. 5o4o (day or nightl.
 DRUG HABIT QUICKLY OVERCOME
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
ADVOCATES STATE FARM
 FOR t4AsITuA1 DRUNkARDs.
President of C. T. 4. U. Believes in
 This Provision for lnebriates.


 Members of St. Nary's Total Absti- hence and Benevolent society and other Catholic temperance workers of Nor wteh are interested in the following letter from the state president of the Catholic Total Abstinence union Of Connecticut, Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald. Of Poquonock, favoring a state fnstitu- ton and farm for inebriates:
 Liquor Question Prominent. Since the present war began, and with it the total abolition of adcopo. in Russia and it's partial prohibition in England, Germany and France, eSr peciaT1y among the soldiers and sail ors of those countries, the liquor ques- ton has forced itself prominently be- fore the public. And with IL mas come strong agitation for a. state institu- tion and farm for the cure and reform atior of habitual drunkardS. 1t is an agitation in the right direction and should set the people Of Connecticut thinking, if they wish to help that class of men and women who have lost their grip on life and the things of life, and on whom the better things of life have ceased to exercise any infiu- ence. This project we have been ad- voeating for years. and in an address delivered before the Catholic Total convention at Danbury, in August, 1910, we stated the matter thus: "The 
 state should take into consideration the establishment of an institution and farm where those unfortuLateS who have gone down completely, under the influence of liquor may be confined and properly treated, morally and physically, till with systems renewed and will strengthened they become again the masters and not the slaves of their appetites. For the method now in vogue, of confining habituai drunkards in jail for 50 or 90 days, is not sufficiently effective, for the ha- bitpal drunkard is not radically changed, for that time is spent in nursing his rnoroseness, while he only longs for the freedom which will sup ply him with an opportunity to return to the saloon and the glass, sometimes becoming intoxicated the very day of liberation from jail" It is the only way to save some, for it is the only way to reach some.
 Rev. Father Fitzgerald's recom- mendation of state farm appeared in the Catholic Transcript. -1
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
PATRONS OF HUssANDRY
Had s3 New Members in Year-Wor-
 thy Master E. c. Jewett Reelected.


 Annual reports and the annual elec- ton of officers were two interesting items of business for the regular meet ing of Norwich grange, No. 172, Pa irons of Husbandry, in Pythian hall on Wednesday evening, where the well attended meeting was called to order by Worthy Master E. c. Jewett at s o'clock
 Two members were added to the roll on denits from Bozrah grange and a vote of thanks was passed to konomoc grange of Waterford for the service which its degree team rendered for the record breaking limitation that Norwich grange held last Friday night in Olympic hail.
 Reports for the year, indicating the active season that the grange had en- joyed, were made by number of the officers, including Worthy Master Jew cit, Treasurer Edward Cook, Lecturer rrank T. Naples, Chaplain A. A. Rob- .nson. Steward Jacob Gallup, Assistant Steward Andrew E. Davies and Lady Assistant Steward Ella c. Lester.
 Through these it was shown that Norwich grange had made the re- markable record of taking in S3 new members and that it's membership was now around the 200 mark.
 The election of officers resulted as follows: Worthy master, E. C. Jewett; overseer, Mrs. Maud E. Bliss; lecturer, Frank T. Naples; steward. Reuben P.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
JURY UNABLE TO
 REACH A VERDICT.
In Suit Brought by Miss Flora A
 York--To Deliberate Further.

After having had the case fn their hands for two hours and a half on Wednesday afternoon. the jury in the superior court here came in at t.s0 and reported through Foreman Gus tave Andrews that they had been un- able to reach a verdict in the suit brought for $1,700 by Miss Flora A York of North Stonington against Clayton F. York. executor of the es- tate of her grandfather. the late will iam o. York.
 Judge II. A. Shumway t1aereupon told the jurors that he should excuse them for the day but that they must resume their session in the morning in an attempt to reach verdict He warned them particularly about talk in8 about the case or allowing any one to talk to them about 1t or to give any intim ation as to any results they had reached so far in the jury room.
 The arguments were made Wednes- day after both sides had rested al l0.22 o'clock Attorney Arthur M Iirown made the argument for tho plaintiff and Attorneys Augustus Led widge and Allyn M Brown spoke foi the defendant before Judge ShumwaS charged the jury. which had the case given into it's hands at o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
WEST SIDE PINocHLE. Lewis and Bailey Continue to Hold the
 Lead.

Lewis and Bailey still hold the lead in the West Side Pinochle club tour nament and there were few changes in the relative standing during We'd nesday nights play. The high score Of the evening was made by A. Jor- dan, who had 75S0 to his credit, while the next highest score was 71S0. which was tagged to Underwood Lewis and Schutz were tied for third place. as they both scored T165.
 The results of Wednesday nights play: A. Jordan 1880. Underwood T1SO, Lewis 7165, Schutz 7165, Peckham T095, Pendleton 70s0. Hallisey 6g15, Baker 6S40, Bailey 67S5, J. Jordan GAPS, Lar sen 6330, Pettis 564O,
 The standing to date: Lewis 91620. Pettis sss55. Bailey sss25. Pendleton SSSO0. Baker S7es5, Sctutz e53Ss, J. Jor- dan S55Bo. Larsen S509s. A. Jordan S4560, Peckham S4355, E5allisey s4s4O, Underwood S4040
 There is one more night of play.
 Dealers are finding that they are receiving only 2 small part Of their orders for certain lines of Christmas toys from the importing houses in 1sos- ion, the supply having been cut off by tlaa WAT
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
For His 2oth Rirthday

Herbert Smith of Spalding street was given a surprise party on Monday evening in honor of his 20th birthday, receiving many beautiful gifts.
 After the programme by MT. Smiths orchestra until 9:30, all assembled in the dining room which was prettily decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being green and white. In the center of the table was a, beautiful birthday cake trimmed with smilax winch twenty lighted candles added to the decoration. Dainty refresh- ments were served. Later in the even ing solcs were renderd by sEra1 young ladies. Miss Catherine Butler presid- ing at the piano. Games were enjoyed untl a late hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
sAcHEM CHAPTER ELECTS.
Eastern Star Officers Chosen With
 Mary E. Stevens as w. M.

The following officers were elected at the meeting of Sachem chapter, No 57, O. E. S.. at .Buckin2 ham Memorial on Wednesday evening: W. M. Mary E. Stevens; ". P. Robert Cochran; assistant W. M.. Caroline E. Jarvis; secretary, Maud E. Stevens; treasurer, Annie F. Woodman; eonductress, Ade- laide Cochran; assistant conductress, Emily E. Williams. Brother Elmer D. Kinsman and Sister Dorothea W. Bal com were tellers.
 The yearly reports of the treasurer and of the visiting and sick commit tee were heard. and showed the chapter to be in fiourishing condition. Other routine business was transacted. The officers will be installed at the next meeting, and following the installation appointments will be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
FUNERAL.
Isaac A. Chapman.

At o'clock Wednesday afternoon funeral services for Isaac A. Chapman of LeGyard were held at the Gales Fer ry Methodist church, Rev. MT. Potter and Rev. MT. White officiating. The attendance of relatives and friends was large. The bearers were Isaac G. Geer, John Gray and Charles Hewitt, dea- cons, and Lyman Chapman, Of Po- quonoe, cousin; Perry Chapman, a grandson, and Olin Avery and burial took place in the cemetery at Gales Ferry. Undertakers Church S Allen had charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Aim for 800 at Sunday School.

The Sunday school at the Central Baptist church has set next Sunday as the day when they are to try for an attendance of 500. On one previous Sunday this fsli they came pretty near that mark. but the call has gone forth now for the attendance of every mem Der and the sure attainment of this attendance figure.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
LETTERS FROM FRANCE. Frank Edward johnsun Gets Batch of Mail from the War Zone.

Frank Edward Johnson received a batch of mali this week from France, the letters coming from close friends of his who are within the war zone.
 One was from sn aviator who has almost daily flown over the hattlefields since August. From something that was said in the letter MT. Johnson be- lieves that the French are bringing out a new and much larger aeFoplane than they have heretofore used in their army operations.
 The fearful casualties under the sweeping hail of bullets in the battles are referred to- but all the letters ex- pressed the utmost conddeace in the ultimate triumph of the armies of the allies,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Returned from EnuIand.

Miss Ada Stokes of ThamesvilIe who has been visiting at her home in England, returned from there this week and was met upon her arrival in New York by Mrs. Charles Gardner of Dunham street. Both have now returned to this city. Miss Stokes was away about three months, visiting in Manchester and other places in Eng land.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

Potter; assistant steward, Henry M. Betting. chaplain, Rev. pr. J. B. Sio- cum; treasurer, Edward Cook; gate keeper. F. H. Bromley; Ceres. Mss P. R. G. Wilson; Pomona, Miss Anna n. Brink; Flora, Mrs. Lena Pukallns; lady assistant steward Msss Nellie An- derson: on executive committee for three. years, Jacob Gallup.
 c. E. Staples of Colchester, special deputy for New London couayts under whom this grange was instituted. was a visitor at the meeting and was heard in brief remarks.
 Lecturer Naples announced a mock trial to be conducted at the next meet ing and announcement was also made of the meeting of New London County Pomona here next Thursday, when members will be obligated in the fifth degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Aeeepla Irvltasaen tp epeag.

Frank Edward Johnson has accepted an invitation to speak before the Mems league of the Central Baptigt church when 1t has a supper and it's annual meeting on Friday evening. His topic is Go b@ France in War Time as Seen bTom the Saddle.
 Charles L. Stewart is president of the league and Henry @. Aurelio secre- tary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
THE EVANSTON co.
cHRisTMAs ARCADE
 WAS RRoNoUNcEp succEss.
Articles at Second consrkeationai
 Church All Practically sesd Out.


 The Christmas arcade held under the auspices of the Church Improvement society of faae Second Congregational church in the church besalnent on Tuesday and Wednesday was decid- cd success aS everything pTaa practi- cally eolS out by Wednesday evening. WeAneaday a1ternoon and evening there was a musical programme by an Edison pfonograpil loaned through the courtesy of the Porteous & Mitchell company. and it was opersted by Miss Irene Wells, one of the cornpany's rep roWaneaktvng.
 4 very large number were served a4 Che supper from 5.S0 to o'clock, the nenu including cold rnast beeg, cold lang, baked beRng, meat loaf, potato salad. ccfKee. rolls 60ughnuts, mince, apple, pumpkin and cranberry pie, ice lamb dinner was served from noon to a.sU wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
A CAMERA

ia sift sure to give pleasure not only for aii of 1915 but fer many years % come, ard will outrank almost any thisa yeu ean think of for a Holiday aift.
 Our sock Of Cameras and Photo Goods abound in the very best and at . oroAt range of prices.
 EHcelIent Cameras from $f.oo to S2500 and better ones if you wish.
 IF your friend has Camera, select a Carrying Case, Tripod, Portrait At- sacnmsrt, Film Tank, Developing and Printing Outfit. Negative Album or a r1ice Photo Album.
 An enlargement of sone of your choice negatives avilI make presents of unusual desirabiIity.
 See those we have on exIlihitien. Cost little and worth much.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Two Arreated in TaftviIIs.

William Hickey and Edward Hickey. both 62 and both from Fall River, were arrested in Ta1tvills on rgeduessay evening and brought hers to the police station to be locked up, charged with intoxication.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
ELECT OFFICERS Oi NEXT YEAR
wch Grange Showed s3 New Members Received Worthy Master E. C. Jewett Re-elected-Saehem Chap ter O. E. s. Had Prosperous Year-InstsIIation and AE pontments to Come.

Two of the fraternal organizations of the city held their annual meeting on Wednesday evening. receiving reports and electing their officers to serve in the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

Winsted.-Rev. R. v. K. Harris, rec- tor of St. Paul's Episcopal church. Bantam, will probably become rector cf St. James church, Winsted. Mir. Harris received a call to the Winsted church few weeks ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

manchesker--Mrs. James R. Bolton, president of the Connecticut State Federation of Womenss clubs, address, cd the Educational club in the high school studio ITedpesday afternoon,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

TsioHiastoHs-Dr. c. C. Atwood, vet- eT1nartan. recently saw deer which he believed was suffering with the so- Riled hcof and mouth disease,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

The condition of Mrs. Maria Merrill of the Daisy farm, North Stonington, who suffered stroke of apoplexy Sat urday. is more favorable, but she stiI1 is considered in critical condition
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Incidents In Society

Capt. and Mrs. A. D. Smith of 7an- tineton Place received congratnIatfcns Monday on their 55th wedding ami versaEy.
 Miss Sally Avery has returned to Groton from Norwich. where sine was the weekend guest of Mrs Frank IT. Smith of Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10
Isrnar 5arueh one Of Eight Debaters.

Ismar Baruch of New London is one of the eight students who will speak in competition at Brown uni- Versity for the class of 1880 prizes.
 The subject upon which all the con- testants will speak is. Shall the Honor System of Adopting Examinations Be Adopted at Brown University ?"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

At the next annual banquet of the New London Medical society to be held in the Crocker house in January, all precedent will go by the board, accord ing to the New London Telegraph. Members of the society are to be per mitted to have their wives as guests at the bannuet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

Miss Clapp's opening sale of Christ mas gifts. platinum prints, handker- chiefs, cards, etc. Thursday at Wo. mans Exchange-Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

Congressman Bryan F. Mahan ief Tuesday night for Washington, to re sun1e his seat in the house of repre sentatives He was accompanied b, Mayor T. c. tfurphy of Norwich ant Ernest U. Rogers of New London, win. will attend the session of the riyeri and harbors congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-10

There will be a sale of fancy and useful household articles suitable for Christmas at the Buckingham Memo rial Friday afternoon-Ady