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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
COMPLAINS OF CHILDREN

Editor The Star: attn writing
10 tell you OF my trouble.
love 10 have my yard looking
nice and take great pride IN keep
ing II 40. ] find this extremely
hard work on account OF some Of
the children in the neighborhood.
Last Monday got some Madrona
trees In West Seattle and planted
them. The next day | visited a
sick friend and when | returned
one Of the young trees found. had
been broken In two. One OF the
children had done II.
| am ~ years old. and II In no
small task for me to care for my
place. Don't you think the people
with children should be more
thoughtful Of others7
MRS. G. r.. col N. s2nd.
APPRECIATES HELP
Editor The Star: The undersign-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

means OF expressing their appreeia.
ton and thanks for the publicity
furnished through the columns OF
The Seattle Star. Very truly yours.
" l.. BLAINE.
r. q. DREW,
J. \. LONG.
Committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20

Bugs Buws' fsugs'~ roarsd
the Kansas farmers -chinch
bugs. June bugs. potato bugs.
ths whole gol durn buggery
threatens the Kansas cropai"
Sing that song TO the bugs
they like music. don't" says
Uncle Sam 20 the Kansas farm
erH. But were no bugs We
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20

don't s0ow any bug songs.
We're farmers. not op'ry sing
ers." snap back the farmers.
Well. I'll send you some frogs.
musical frogs. a whole carload
OF musical frogs The frogs will
sing. the bugs will listen. they'll
drop right down Mr.. Bull Frogs
throat. and the Kansas crops
will DO saved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
TRAVEL INDIAN STYLE

An Indian canoe trip across Lake
Washington is the stunt planned
by the Spokane club at the Uni.
versity OF Washington April "a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
MONEY va. LIFE

JOSH WISE SAYS:
"No~ that IN price o. hen
fruit has nearly reached
normal. Newt Frldemusn, our
local Beau Brummel. ~sllo~s
In tn luxury o. egg shampoos
onef more"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
YOUNG COY WHITES

Editor Tho Star. | am only .
years old and want TO warn the
people OF Seattle who have trees
that the caterplllarn arc coming. I
have found lots OF them In our
trees already.
Now In the time to get rid OF
them. BUFORD MYERS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20

cd. representing the general com.
mits.@ having in charge the Unity
Evangelistic campaign Of the four
downtown churches. take this
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20

FTER lengthy discussion upon amagamation plans
the meeting OF the republican central commit
Tacoma the uty of getting the progressves back
into the standpa party apy summed by Lieut. Gov
Hart. when he said
.Put Tom Fisk, republican, and Tom Murphine pro-
eressvc, with nothing but bread and
party agreement At the end OF the month they
would still be it, far from political amity ever
1t is significant that progressves consider
ing amalgamaton while everywhere the sandpatters
hoping against hope that the progressyes will the
fold Only last Saturday. standpat Wesley
LORIMER Jones, made amalgamaton speech in New
York Jones knows that he be reelected unless he
gets progressive But progressvetrue progresves
little concerned with spos OF office They have big
principles fight for and like Tom Fisk. and Tom
dovel and LORIMER Jones' congcnita standpatters
who far removed from progressive ideals the north
from tie south pole
HANoPickNer never again. sang republican hand
pseksrs In chorus Saturday Wonder whyi
sEATTLE ordinary
eeaRd. and Il .
.HuERrAs APOLOGY says Wilson.
hed "hueta full" the rmed
sasiy.
WITH Y. r.. In
oe0sh American Jungles Thunderatoni
TIMES MUST Frightening . million
sse nquor and tobacco last month than In March, 1914
osSored S2ooooooo TO shut her squeaing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20

APPRECIATES HELP
Editor The Star: The undcrsign
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-20
NAVY YARD ROUTE

Hfeafnsfs IT. IT KENNEDY, TouriFt aud
Albion
Leave Coiman Dock. ssattisf s;ss tex
cept Sunday. 400. 1870 a. m. ffso. 400
fescspt Sunday. Sunday 7ss0l. sac .. m.
Saturday, 1ists D.
Time Table subject TO change without
notice
Phone Main sfsk Far- SOC Round Trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
ROUND TABLE ELECTION.
E. A Tracy Reelected President at
 Final Meeting of Season.

There were nearly 50 present at the last seasons meeting of the Norwich Round Table, held at the Church or the Coed Shepherd, Universalist on Tuesday evening" Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb and Mrs. $. Howard Mead were Tracy presided.
 The roll call was answered by glv- ing the name of a town, city or place at the time of the Hundred Years war A paper on Current Events which had been prepared by Mrs. Will liam P Potter was presented by Will liam H. Collins. An interesting paper on Joan of Arc was then read by Mrs. Samuel $. Lathrop.
 A business meeting followed, at which the following officers were elect ed: President Edwin A Tracy; vice president, Frank H. Alien; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Mary G. Webster; membership committee, S. Howard Mead ard Mrs. Frederick Symington; programme committee, William H. Collins, Frederick l.. Newton. Mrs. Ar thur R. Blackledge, Mrs. c. C.. Glider sleeve, s. Howard Mead.
 Following the business meeting, Frank H. Allen gave highly interest ing illustrated lecture on his travels abroad, which have been quite exten- sive. His lecture covered Switzerland and northern Italy, which takes in the Italian lake region. The machine was operated by w. c. Harrington and Rev F. W. Coleman.
 Refreshments of ice cream and cook fes were served. The annual picnic, usually held at the summer home of MT and Mrs. John E. Tanning at Led yard in June, has been given up this year owing to the illness of Mrs. Fan- ming.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
JURY UNABLE 10 REACH VERDICT
Case Delberated Over Five Hours Slander Suit for $3.ooo Damages Now Trial Before superior Court.

After deliberating altogether for five hours and a-1quarter Tuesday and Wednesday the jury which had the case of Walter O. Whitaker against the Thames River Specialties Co.,, fail- ed to come to an agreement as to a verdict Wednesday afternoon and was discharged. The suit was to recover $16,090 damages for breach of con- tract.
 The case was started last Tuesday and continued all the remainder of the week. The testimony was all in and the case given to the jury at 4.So o'clock Tuesday afternoon. At six o'clock the jury came back for in. structions from the court and was then dismissed until Wednesday morn- ing at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn ing the jury again retired and with the exception of noon lunch hour it deliberated until 2.45 in the afternoon when 1t reported that 1t could not reach an agreement. The jurors were thanked and discharged
 Wednesday there were only II jurors When court came in it was reported that Benjamin F. Gallup of Sprague was unable to be present because of the critical illness of his wife and counsel for both sides agreed to have Il jurors decide the case.
 About half an hour before they f. nally reported a disagreement, Fore man Boon asked for Instructions on the matter of compensation and was aker, he would be entitled to the full amount of his contract less what he had earned,
 Mir. Whitaker was engaged by the Thames River Specialties company as it's superintendent at the mill at Mont vile under a contract running from October. 1909 to October 31. 1915. at 11a 1or If xvh VI a . to be increased to s4, 00e when a sec ond paper making machine was in- stalled in the mill. On the night of December 29. 1910, he was called to the office of the president. Maunsel Van Renssalaer, and discharged. Since of a paper box company at Natic, Mass, at salary of $2,600 and it was testified to that he would prob ably remain in this employment
 Siander Suit on Trial.
 When the Whitaker ease was dis posed of the jury was selected for the brought by Claude P Woodwork against Robert M. Turner, both of New London. Attorney H. w. Rath- bun appeared for the plaintiff and J. J. Lawless for the defendant.
 It was the claim in the complaint that in September last, at Ocean beach. Turner called Woodwork a crook and a thief.
 The plaintiff was the first witness He testified that the words were hsed while Turner was trying to collect a laundry bill of $6.70 that Woodwork would not pay because it was an overcharge. The exact words used were You are a crook and thief and everybody down here told me you were,'' according to the statement in the complaint.
 Ito Noseaka, who was employed at the Japanese stand at Ocean beach
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
R-GENERAL IGNORED. Very Rev. Thomas s. Dusgan Appoint pointed Domestic PreIate by the Pope.

Very Rev. Thomas S. Duggan. vicar general of the diocese of Hartford, and rector of St Jcseph's Cathedral has been raised to the rank of do- mestic prelate by the Pope. at the in stance of Bishop John J. Milan. The title of domestic prelate elevates the recipient to the rank of member of the pontffical family, and does not lapse with the death of the reigning pontiff. Father Duggan was born in Deep River and with other members of his family gave to the diocese the fine site there for St. Johns Indus trial school. He is editor of the Cath oIic Transcript and has lectured in Norwich churches on several occa- . siohs. He administered the affairs of the diocese with rare ability during Bishop Niian's absence abroad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

1 testified to seeing Mir Woodworth 1, talking with a man on a day in Sep- tember: He heard the words "crook and thief and they were used by the man who was talking to Mir. Wood worth. The man had a laundry bill. but the witness did not know this man by name.
 The witness upset the dignity of the court when upon cross-examination when he explained in his broken Eng fish how he could remember the words ! crook" and thief and not other words that were uttered Of course know swear words" said the Japan csc. first learn swear words when learn English
 Jury, court attendants attorneys. witnesses and the judge joined in a burst of laughter that was checked by the gavel of Sheriff Brown. M. Feltcorn, who is a tailed in Nor wich, but had a place of business at i Ocean beach, said he heard loud talk ing and hollering.
 Attorney Rathbun was surprised to have the witness deny to his question: ing that he had come around to Wood worth and volunteered to be a witness as he heard everything. Mir. Felt corn denied that he had ever said such a thing to MT. Woodwork about the time of the trouble or to the attorney week ago.
 The plaintiff rested after the wit
 
 the defense put on Levi e. Raymond of New London as their first witness. He was at Ocean beach the day of the trouble and heard the trouble over a laundry bill He heard Turner call Woodwork a crook but did not hear Turner say to Woodwork that if Woodworth did not pay the bill Turner would get 1t out of Woodworth's mother. VI rr-t- I-- wagon on commission gave his yer i sion of presenting a bill for $6.70 to MT. Woodwork. He said MT. Wood worth told him he had a fat chance of getting the bill. When Turner saw a diamond ring lon WooGworth's finger. bill if he could wear diamonds, but that he didn't expect to get the bill because he had been told Woodworth was a crook. Turner denied that Woodworth offered to pay the account if it were corrected.
 On cross examination Turner said lady had told him to look out for Woodwork because he wouldn't pay his bills. The defense rested after the defendants testimony. Arguments were made by the two attorneys until adjournment of court at 4.30. Attorney Rathbun has get to make his final argument when court comes in this morning. and this. will be followed by the charge of Judge Shumway
 The jury fin the case is as follows: Ashley T. Boon, Norwich: Frank H. Palmer, Preston; William H. Blacker. Colchester; William J. Miner, Gris- woId; Everett M. Terry, and Fred Q. Brown. Lebanon; Truman P. Main and Jas. F. Brown, North Stonington; {; Jas. w. Huntington, Franklin; Louis St Onge. Sprague; Charles Budiet, Lisbon; John H. Purcell. Salem
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
TWO CASES BEFORE
 MONTVILLE JUSTICE,
onSupport and Breach of the Peace
 Were the Complaints.

Rudolph. Lousino of Montville was arrested Tuesday night on the charge of non-support. brought by his wife. Lousino was arraigned before Justice of the Peace William Smiddy We'd nesday morning. The accused entered a demurrer to the charge, which was overruled by the justice, and he was found guilty. Lousino took an appeal from the finding of the court to the court of common pleas. He furnished bonds of $500.
 James Bougier was presented before Justice Smiddy Wednesday morning. charged with assault and breach of the peace in striking Peter Lousino. 13oug- Ter was arrested on the complaint of Lousino. The case was continued one week and the accused was released on bonds of $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
OBITUARY
Mrs. Daniel Carroll.

Bridget Carroll, widow of Daniel Carroll, died at her home 49 Roose- Welt avenue about S.30 o'clock Tues day evening. following a serious ill., ness of about two weeks, due to a fall. She was born in Ireland TT years ago but for. over 50 years she had made her home in this section. She was one of the oldest members of St Mary's parish and was among the best known Greeneville residents. Daniel Carroll. her husband, died on January 2S of this year. just four months ago. Mrs. Carroll leaves three children, William Carroll of Pittsburg, Daniel Carroll of this city and Mrs. Daniel Drew also of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

walk the floor. I could not lie down or sit still sometimes for day and night at time. Twas nervous, and had very little appetite, no ambition, melancholy, and often felt as though had not a friend in the world. After had tried most every female remedy without sue cess, my mother-in-law advised me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I did so and gained in strength every day. I have now no trou- ble in any way and highly praise your medicine It advertises itself Mrs. S. T. HURLEY, Eldon, Missouri.
 Remember, the remedy which did this was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound For sale everywhere.
 It has helped thousands of women who have been troubled with displace- ments, inflammation, Liberation, tumors. irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing down feeling, indigestion, and nervous prostration, after all other means have failed. Why don't you try 1t? Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
NOTICE

The Board of Gas and Flee trical Commissioners of the City of Norwich, State of Con- necticut, hes reduced the pgice of gas from one dollar and twenty-five cents per 1000 cubic feet to one dollar and fifteen cents per 1000 cubic feet, the change in price to take effect on July 1st, 1914. Bills rendered as of August 1st, 1914, will De affected by the change as above specified. Norwich, Connecticut, May 18th, 1914.
 (Signed)
 JAMES J. DONOHUE,
 ARCHIBALD s. SPALDIN0.
 DANIEL T. SHEA.
 DAVID s. GLAMOUR
 CHARLES E. WHITAKER.
 Board of Gas & Electrical
 Commissioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Jonathan TrumbuIi Elected Among
 the Vice Presidents.

Hartford, Conn, May 26.-At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Historical Society tonight, these off, cers were elected: Presiden, Samuel Hart. Deaa of the Berkeley Divinity Scaooi Middletown; vice presidents, Jaraes J. Goodwin, Hartford, Governor Simeon E. Baldwin; Jonathan Trum- bull. Nerwich; Morris w. Seymour, Bridgepert; Carl Stoeckei. Norfolk {; Frank Farnsworth Starr, Middleto~n; Clarence w Bowen, Woodstock: E, Stevens Henry, Rockvilie, recording secretary, Albert C., Bates, Hartfordi corresponding secretary, w. De Loss Love, Hartford; treasurer. John + Morris, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
HARTFORD THEOLOGICAL
 SEMINARY.
Rev. E. s. Worcester Elected on
 Examining Committee.

Hartford, Conn, May 26.-Today was alumni day in connection with the eightieth graduation of the Hart ford Theological seminary At the annual meeting of the board of trus- tees. D. c Brewer of Boston and the Rev. Charles A Dinsmore of Water bury were chosen to fill cacancies-
 These officers were elected: Mod orators, the Rev John Barstow, Weth- ersfield; Member executive committee three years, the Rev. Dr. John F. Johnston, Hartford: Examining com- mittee, the Rev. Charles F. Carter Hartford: the Rev. Edward s Wor- cester Norwich; Secretary, the Rev Dr. J. J. Dunlop, Hartford.
 In his annual report President W1lI- jam Douglas Mackenzie of the semin- ary said the rund for new plant had increased $50,000 during the year and has now reached $S0.0G0-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
TAFTVII.LE AFFAIRS
Everready GIee Club Elects Officers Committees Appointed to Arrange for Social Evenins-Funeral of Mrs. John Bowie.

The Everready Glee club held a bus mess meeting Tuesday evening in the lecture room of the church. The re- ports Of the committees were heard and showed d good profit from the minstrel show. The following officers were elected: President, Earle M. Wood; vice president, Samuel L. Armi- tage; secretary, Arthur P. Schofield {: treasurer, Robert NJ. Brierley; musical director, Oscar F. Heinrich; board of managers. Earle M Wood (chairman) William A. Pickering, T. Dwight Davis. George w. Weller and Robert Nj. Brierley. Plans were perfected for a social evening in the near future and the following committees were appointed: Social committee. Edwin B. Pollard, William H. Murdock and John w Eaton; entertainment com mittee. Oscar +. Heinrich and Victor H. Davis.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
FUN ERAL-
Mrs. John Bowie.

At SsO o'clock Wednesday morning the funeral of Catherine Wilson, widow of John Bowie, was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Rcdden. 40 Norwich avenue, with a large att tendance Of relatives and friends At g o'clock services were held in the Sacred Heart church, and burial took place in St Mary's cemetery, friends acting as bearers. There were a mum ber of handsome floral offerings. Un- dertaker Grant had charge of the fu- neral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
aeean Reach Petition.

Residents of Ocean Beach and Nep-, tune Park are circulating a petition protesting against the action of the park commissioners in closing 10 ve- hicular traffic; the road at the beach leading from Neptune Park to Bentley avenue, skirting the duck pond. The petition has already been liberalfy signed and it is expected will receive 100 or more signatures.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
DIED.
CARROLL

CARROLL In this city. May 26. Bridget Carroll, widow of Daniel Carroll.
 Funeral from her late home. No. 49. Roosevelt avenue, Friday morning at SIC. Requiem mass at St. Mary s church at o'clock. LAW--In StoningtOn. Pawcatuck. May 24, 1914. James Law. aged >54 years. BOwN-In Westerly, May D. 1914, William Bown, aged 7z years. CRANElIn New London. May ze. 1914. David l.. Crane. COOPEH-In New London. May 5. 1914. RAYMOND-In the town home, on May 26. Nancy Raymond. aged 90 years.
 CARBRAY-In Norwich, May 27. Thom- months of No. 220 Franklin street. Funeral from his late home Friday morning at s.30 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Patrick's church at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
Odd Fellow Deputies.

Past Grand Daniel W. Darrow of Thames lodge, No. 22, L O. O. F., of Montville, has been appointed district grand lodge of Connecticut The dis trict incluces the two New London lodges.
 Mrs Bertha L. Crane, past noble grand Of Home Rebekah lodge, is re- appointed for a second term as deputy for the district which includes the Groton and two New London Rebekah lodges Past Grand Herbert s. White of Groton is appointed deputy for the district including F'airview lodge and Stonington lodge of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

weakness For two
 years I could not
 stand on my feet
 long at . time and I
 could not walk two
 blocks without en- during cutting and
 drawing pains down
 my right side which incre 8 sed every month. l have been at that time purple in the face andwould
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
GAVE SURPRISE FOR
 MISS eERTIE BLOOM. Junior League Club Brought consrat- ulations and Gifts.

Sunday afternoon the members of the Junior League club gathered at one of the members homes, Gertie Bloom, 25 Main street and sur prised her with gifts to congratulate her over recovery from recent illness.
 Songs were given by Miss Lena Krieger, Helen Bloom and Sarah Sachner
 Lunch was served by the Misses Leah Siegel, Helen Bloom and Bessie Fox.
 The members of the club are the Misses Sarah Stamm, Sarah Sachner, Rose Markoff, Leah Siegel. Leah Bloom Lena and Edith Krieger, Laura and Anna Welnstein, Helen Bloom. Gussie Luber. Onna Colt, Eva Binder man, Gertic Bloom, Eva Bermanda and Bessie Fox.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
At Preston Rife Rance.

First company, Coast Artillery c. N. G., from New London was at the Preston range Tuesday for field prac- tice. Capt. George $. Gadbois was in command and 50 men made the trip.
 Tenth company, which had it's May parade on Monday had 50 men.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
GREENEvILLE NEWS
F. R. Saunderson Celebrates 2oth Birthday Anniversary Given Tie Clasp by His Friends--oIl Spread on Central Avenue-other Local Hap penings.

Frederick R. Saunderson entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening at his horne Sn Boswell avenue in hon. or of his 10th birthday. The guests o'clock and very delightful evening was passed Music was enjoyed from 8 to g o'clock. there being instru- mental and vocal numbers by many of those present Card games followed and about 10 o'clock refreshments of ice cream. cake and sandwiches were served by Mrs. Saunderson. mother of MT. Saunderson. Mir Saunderson was given 8 handsome tie clasp by his friends as a token of their esteem.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
MARRIED
CLARK

CLARK WILBUR - In Worcester May Is, by Rev. l.. \, Illiam Adams of Clinton. Mass. Philip Harrison Clark of Schenectady, N. r.. and Miss Flora Ella Wilbur of Clinton, Mass, for merly of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
J[llg Rallftill.
Norwich, Thursday, May 2a, 1914.
THE WEATHER.

 Forecast for Today. For New Eneiands Partly cloudy and cooler Thursday; Friday cloudy; moderate west winds. Predictions from the New York Her. aid. On Thursday it will be generally clear and slightly cooler, with fresh westerly winds
 The outlook for Friday is fair, with slightly lower temperatures.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday,:
 Ther. Bar a. m. .,-.... ........,.... 70 30.11 1< uls >>>>>>S oS 5U.lU Highest s2, lowest 6S.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday,: Part N cloudy and continued warmer, southwest winds.
 Wednesdays weather As predicted
 SuS. Mcoa and Tsdes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
oiI on Central Avenue

Central avenue received an applica- ton of oil Wednesday afternoon The oil has been spread on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

The first section of new water main on the Boswell avenue extension has been laid and the ditch has been cov- cred in. The continuance of the ditch has been started
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The fence around the new St Jo- seph's cemetery on Boswell avenue is being painted black and will probably be completed this week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
Novena at St. Mary,s Church.

There are good sized attendances at the novena being conducted in St. Mary's church this week at 7.30 o'clock each evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28

Miss Agnes White has gone to South Windhan. where she is visiting rela- tives for a week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
BORN

COSSAR-In Govan. Scotland, May 27 1914. daughter to Mir and Mrs An drew Cossar Jessie MoNicol. former ly of Jewett City, Conn-).
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
Notes and Personals.

Joseph Landry has recovered after an tillness of several days and has re- turned to work
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-28
r. p. c. Meetino.

The members of the T. P. C. held a well attended business meeting in their rooms on Front street Wednesday