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The day book., 1914-09-22

COMPILED IN MORALS Ct
BY Jane Whitaker.
She stood beside one of a group OF
six girls who were in the Morals
Court, having been taken in a raid
with a number of men, and her very
sweet face attracted me so strongly
that involuntarily l smiled at her to
be rewarded with a radiant smile in
return.
81 wonder who she is?" 1 thought
idly and then voiced the question to
a social worker in the court.
"She is Mrs. Florence B. Kirk of
the Juvenile Protective League" was
the answer. "She is here at the sug-
gestion of Judge Goodnow to talk to
the girls and find out from them what
caused them to go astray-tO find
out from the girls what is the great
est cause of immortality and then see
if there is any preventive measure" "
Later l stood beside Mrs. Kirk and,
introduced by the smiles we had eX-
changed, began to talk to her of
some of the cases.
did you notice those six girls? ?"
she asked me. "They were so young
and fresh. l talked to them and ask
ed them why they were earning their
Ivings in this manner.
Zone of them said: What else
could we do? I, myself, have never
worked. 1 would not be able to earn
a living any other way. And this life
has it's fascination. 1t is an easy way
to get money"
What conclusion have you arrived
at regarding the main cause Of the
girls taking the easiest way as it is
sardonicaIly called" 1 asked her.
81 could not tell you yet" she an
swered. 81 have only been here three
days and though l have found the
girls willing to talk to me and con-
fide in me, my experience has been
too short to arrive at any conclu-
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)URT ON CAUSE OF VICE
put it. That is a natural desire Of
every young girl. They all long for
pretty things and for good food and
a little enjoyment, and some of them
have found they could not get these
things by working and so they drift
ed into this life.
81 was a little afraid they would
not talk to me. You see, it is rather
a difficult thing to ask a girl why
she has gone wrong. Many, many Of
girls are still very modest and many
of them so ashamed when they are
brought into court.
But they have confided in me
readily. Somehow they seem to want
to explain to somebody who will un-
derstand and sympathize. We are go
ing to keep a record of the cause
that led each girl astray, but in no
case will the name of the girl be given
and there will be no way to trace
her. We just want to find the cause
from the girls who are best able to
tell US.
"Dr. Anna Dwyer, the court physi-
clan, always calls the girls little sis
ter" she continued, "and that is
what they are-isn't it-little sis
ters? Some of them have more child
ish minds than others, but all of
them are little sisters
81 like to stand beside them when
they are being questioned. 1 hope
that it will help them a little to know
that someone who has a deep inter
est in them, is there, and it helps to
have a Woman's sympathy at such a
time, don't you think?"
''Yes," I said, cit does help. The
pity of it all is that more women do
not sympathize.
Perhaps that is because not all
women understand" she answered.
After you have talked to them
awhile, you feel so very sorry. They
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

In its series of full book length nov els published complete in single is sue, Munsey's Magazine for April con- tains 8, book of more than ordinary in terest to the literary worldly lou Never Know Your Luck" by Sir Gill bert Parker.
 Not only is this Sir Gilbert Parker's newest novel, but it is the first long book of his that has ever been pub lished in a single issue of a periodical In obtaining it's publication for Nun sey's Magazine. MT. Munsey has indeed scored a literary triumph, and hot upon the heels of this achievement comes the additional announcement that The Munsey company has secured contracts from Arnold Bennett. An thony Hope. A. F. w. Mason, Agnes and Egerton Castle, Joseph Conrad, c. K. Chesterton, Beatrice Harraden, $. R. Crockett. E. Phillips Oppenheim. Baroness Orczy. Maurice Drake, c. N. and Ralph Connor for forthcoming novels, each Of them to De published complete in future issues.
 In addition to the Sir Gilbert Parker novel, which would normally sell for S1 50 in bookstores in cloth covers. the April issue is replete with other tell ing features.
 Edward Hungerford contributes an informative and thoroughly painstal- ing article under The Feminist Move Wlll DOT traits of women who have made good in the world of business.
 George Nicol contributes Americas Failure in the World of Sport as an Englishman Sees It. and Winthrop Riddle Is responsible for most time " and expressing article on The Men Who Put Greece Back on the Map.
 Probably one of the most forceful contributions to the literature of mod ern problems of capital is contributed by Mir. Munsey himself in the shape of a paper entitled Starve the Railroads and We Starye Ourselves. In this article MT. Munsey takes an entirely new stand in defense of the railroads and by his clear perception and clean cut reasoning he has probably. in this article, given expression to the posi- tion of the railroads better than any writer who has thus far attempted the task.
 The issue is replete with the usual number of special articles short stories and poetry, and is taken from every standpoint the best rounded and in teresting magazine that has come to oIIr desk this Ino9tp,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

days with his parents at South Will nngton.
 c. A. Gates spent Friday in Boston
 George P, Cheney spent Friday in Middletown.
 Frank White was in Boston Friday on business.
 W. H. Hall Is in New York on a business trip.
 Herman Simmons ts in Natick, Mass. on business.
 Joseph Connor of Providence was a local visitor Friday.
 Mrs. L. H. Fuller of Scotland was a local visitor Friday.
 Mrs. W. H. Hall Is visiting in Bos- ton and Wellesley. Mass.
 Mrs. Rudolph Prentice of Amston spent Friday fin this city.
 c. W. Dow of Norwich spent Friday fin Wilhmantic and Hartford.
 George Siswick of Stafford spent Friday in this city calling on friends.
 Fire Chief T. P. Foley spent Friday in Boston attending the autoruck sshow.
 Mrs. L. NJ. Frost returned to Mel rose Friday after visiting relatives in Andover and Willimantic.
 Miss Gertrude Turner left Friday for g months stay in Washington, D. C.. where she will be the guest oc friends.
 Local people who were in Hartford Friday included Mrs. Fred Jordan, man, Theodore Downing, Louis Kings bury, George F. Stiles. Misses May and Annie Stiles, D. F. Clifford, A C. Rich ards, Mrs. Jerome Baldwin
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Local Laconics.

George Fisher of New London was in Westerly on Friday.
 Elizabeth Shaw of Providence is the guest of Mrs Michael DriscoI in Wes- terly.
 No cases were tried at Fridays ses- sion of the Third district court in Westerly.
 Thomas Broadfoot Westerly stone cutter, left Friday for Los Angeles, California, where he has secured em- ployment
 George Benjamin Utter gave an iI- lustrated talk on his travels abroad at a meeting of the Mems club in the Broad Street Christian church Fri day evening.
 The state senate judiciary commit tee has reported faTOrably an act in- creasing the fees allowed to medical examiners for post mortem examina- tions from $10 to $20.
 An act introduced in the Rhode Is- land general assembly and referred to committee on education makes it com puIsory for all towns to conduct school sessions at least thirty-six weeks each year.
 The property of the Ashaway Clay works was sold at public auction Thursday afternoon including the brick manufacturing equipment. George B. Langworthy was the pur- chaser and the price was $875, less than the cost of construction of the chimney.
 The senate has passed the act amending the charter of the Westerly Fire district, which increases the debt limit from $7,o00 to $15,000. This change was made so that purchase could be made of modern motor driven fire apparatus. should the voters of the district so direct
 There was a gentle breeze from the northwest Friday afternoon and the man with the broom raised the dust in Dixon square He always sweeps the dirt from between the rails of the trolley tracks when there is wind suf- flcient to raise it from the street sur face, with the attendant public dis comfture.
 The funeral of Miss Lillian Helre took place Thursday afternoon from the residence of Ross Seckater at Mar ragansett Pier, the service being con ducted by Rev. w. H. H. Allen of St. Peters church, Narragansett. Burial was in Riverside cemetery, Wakefield. The bearers were Arthur Noka Rod man Nola, Clarence Graves and Rob- eTt Graves, Jr.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
WILLIMANTIC
FUNERAL.
Van Buren Jordan,

The funeral of Van Buren Jordan was held Friday afternoon at half past two at the Methodist church, and was largely attended by friends and rela- ttves, Rev. Willard o. NuzuTn. as sisted by former pastor. Rev. Louis M. F1ocken of Pawtucket R. l.. con- ducted the services. During the cer- emony No Tear in Heaven, and The World of Light were impressively ren- dered by Quartette consisting of Mrs. Fred Eitelmans Mrs. Charles II. Beebe, A. L. Clark and A. L. French, The bearers were Jerome B. Baldwin w. C. Lyman. Charles F'enton, A. P. Ben ner and Jared H. Stearns of Francis s. Long post, No. 30, c. A. R.. and Charles E. Leonard, Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of Undertaken Hiram V. Tenn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
COLCHESTER
Rev. H. A. Blake Addresses Boys Club-.Holy Name Society Attends Funeral of Oldest Member, Patrick Murray.

There was d large attendance at the Boys club Friday evening when Rev H. A Blake concluded his talk on his European trip. A large number of views were shown by the aid of the microscope.
 Frederick A. Smith of New Britain was Colchester visitor Friday.
 Frank H. Browning of Lebanon was in town Thursday.
 John Bradshaw of Willimantic was q Colchester caller Friday.
 Mrs. F. E. Baker returned Thursday from a few days visit with her sons in New Britain.
 Charles H. Strong is driving R. F. D. route No. for David B. Murray, whose father died Monday.
 Mrs. A. l.. Stebbins was the guest of relatives in Middletown Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Murray and children of WatertoWn, Mass, are in town for few days, having been caH-
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Files Marriage Intentions.
Holy Name Society at Funeral.
JEWETT CITY
Hotel to Be ReePrnsd-Leased by Mir. and Mrs. Frank Moriarty-ofFieers of French Holy Name Society,

The Jewett City hotel has been Ieas- ed for one year by Frank Moriarty of Aver. Mass. A1r MoriaTty will open the hotel the first of April. Both MT, and Mrs Moriarty are well known here as for several years they were resi- was employed at Finn Brothers store st one time Mrs. Moriarty, formerly Miss Amelia Lapointe, conducted a millinery and dressmaking establish ment here.
 The hotel has been closed nearly a year and half. and only private boarding houses and lunch rooms have been available for the travelling public.
 Pulpit Themes.
 Sunday morning at the Baptist church Rev. Allan Spidell's topic is All Chris tian, and in the evening The Genesis and Patience of Religious Experience
 Rev. ". H. Canes morning subject at the Congregational church is The 1nvtncibieness of the Individual. All those who attended the morning ser vice in this church on March 22, 1908, are invited to this reminiscent service. In the evening the subject will be The Passersby.
 At the Methodist church Rev. Sam ue Thatchers morning subject is 4 Sinner and in the evening A Bad Bar gain
 Officers of Holy Name Society.
 The officers elected to serve the French Holy Name society are: Presi- dent, UldeEe II. Desrosiers; vice presi- dent, Joseph N. Bryant; secretary, Jo- seph S. Nadeau; treasurer, Douglas P. Auclair; marshal, Louis GQsselin: financial secretary, Joseph Boisvert; consultors, George Seymour, Louis Cos seifn, Callfvite Tetreault, ,Alphonse Des- Rochers, Octave Masse, Wnfred Lalib- erte.
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 Miss Lida BaIlou returned from Back us hospital Thursday, after two weeks stay, recovering from an operation.
 The Riverside grammar school closed Friday for a week vacation.
 Will Be go on Friday.
 Joseph Geist of Lisbon is the oldest man in this vicinity. He will be 90 years of age next Friday His health seems to be failing, as for several days he has been confined to the bed.
 Mrs. J. H. Tracy left Friday for a weeks visit with her sister in South
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
PLAINFIELD
Time Recalled When Kirk H. Leavens' Mills Made Packer Busy-Dramatic Club Gives Play.

The Plainfield W0mans club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs B. R. Briggs. The literary programme was interesting and helpful and the social hour that followed was very helpful and pleasant
 Railroad Men Busy.
 The section men are getting ready for the spring work of putting in ties. Only three men are allowed on each section so far and it is reported that the extra men will not be added until July 1, instead of April l. as is usual
 When Packer Fiourished.
 The old houses at Packer that have been unoceupied for several years have been sold to different parties by Dan Lillibridge and are being removed They were built in 1906, 1811 and one in 1S11. Fifty years ago Packer (then Paekeryille) was a stirring little Vil- lage with two mills in charge of the late Kirk II. LeaVenS and his father Deacon LeaVens, of Norwich. Henry TruesGell was superintendent and Charles Harrison had charge of the weaving in the old mill. All of the houses l%cre occupied and the boarding house was well filled.
 Rev. J. w. Higgins. pastor of the Baptist church at Packer, is ill.
 The Avery saMmill has finished work
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
A Sabbath school institute is in ses- sion s+ ASha,GSU for *be Gayar+L I .,

A Sabbath school institute is in ses- sion at Ashaway for the Seventh day Baptists, the schools of Westerly, Dlnn's Corners, Bradford, Hoplinton, Rockville, R. l., and Waterford, Conn, being represented. The institute open ed Friday evening with a Sabbath school prayer meeting and address by Rev. A. J. C. Bond, Of Salem, West Virginia. On Sabbath morning there will be the usual order of worship with sermon by Rev, hIr Bond. On Sabbath afternoon there will be the regular school session and class recita- ton. pr, Edwin Whitford will give an address on How to Make the Open ing Service More Devotional
 Sunday afternoon Miss Pauline Wells will read a paper on home study The Parents Responsibility, Mrs. L. X. Burdick win present a paper on Hold ing the Young People in the Sabbath school Rev MT. Bond will conduct an open parliament on General Work of the School. At Sunday evening ses- sion Miss Gertrude Sdllman will read a paper on Special Days and How to Make Them Count and an address by Rev. Mir. Bond on Teacher Training.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
insurance Loss Adjusted.

Jerome B. Baldwin has in his pos session checks amounting to s6,255.62 to be delivered to Mrs. Abby E. Rey- holds in settlement of the fire loss occasioned by the burning of a barn at Spring Manor, Feb. 20, 1914. The entire insurance on this property was placed through MT. BaldWin's agency.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Taken to Norwich State Hospital.

Two residents of the town of Wind ham have been taken to the state hos pItal in Norwich for observation as to their condition John ConnOr of South Windham was taken Friday af- ternoon- Thomas Corcoran of lower Main street preceded him by one day
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Infants Death.

An infant son of MT. and Mrs. FeIein Haddad of 9S Jackson street, died F'ri- day morning from fnfantiie trouble The funeral was held the afternoon of the same day at half past two. Burial was in St Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Charles LaFontafne, for several years a teamster for c. B. Cottreu & Sons oonp pany, died Friday morning at his home in Liberty street. He had been in failing health for some time, but @ few weeks ago felt very much i'm proved. and decided to move, with his wife and son. to his native Canada. His household effects were prepared for shipment, when he became Seri- ousiy i'll, and the return to Canada was abandoned Mir IaFontaine was 45 years of age and had been in Westerly for about 15 years. He was a former foreman of the Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine company and retained membership, and was also a member of the Westerly Veteran F'iremen's as socfation and the Catholic Order of ForeEteES-
 The Westerly Cycle cIuf, now 2 lead
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Charles Perry, president of the Wash ington Trust Go. that is to take over accounts of the First National bank of Hopkinton, Henry C. Nichols. presi- dent of the bank. and Ralph c. Wat rous of Providence have been appoint ed hQuidaEng committee of the solvent bank. The bank was ctarter@I in 1885, has capital of S100,000 and has paid dividends on it's capital shares ranging from per cent in 1890 to 1892 to the present annual rate of 5 per cent. The stock has a par value of S100 a share but of recent years there has been no market transaction recorded. The sur plus and profits have lately been about SIS, COG so that the book value of the shares would be about $119 each. In 1906 the stock sold at $115. The net deposits have been around $106, 900. This is the only bank in Rhode Island that declined to accept the new laws relative to national banks. hence the liquidation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Charles Loomis Pays Fine and Costs.

Charles Loomis. arrested at the rail- road station Thursday evening in an intoxicated condition, and upon whom were found a fashlight. 8 revolver and a. bunch of keys, pleaded guilty in the police court Friday morning to the count of intoxication and also to the charge Of carrying concealed weapons. He settled a total fine of eleven dol lars and costs,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Alarm Clock Gifts.

To each of the two thousand en- pIoyees in g, confectionery factory in Wood Green, England, the proprietor presented an alarm clock, with a view to encouraging punctuaiity among them
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Tlse funeral of Sister Mary sorron7eo Fo'NedID, mother superior of the con vent of S7. NIcAael's parish, was held Friday with a solemn high mass Of requiem in St. Michaefs church. Rev. William F. kraESe, assistant at St AJISe&a els, was celebrant; Rev, Dr. Ttd1othy n. Crowley, pastor of St. AIary's Star of the Sea church. New LAandellr deacon- Rev Joseph Drey- CT assistant at the Church of the I'm r1aCu1ste Conception, sub-deacou, and Rev. Peter McOscar, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, master of ceremonies There was 8 very largo attendance, including sew and Norwich, the members of the Children of Mary society, and the pu- pils of St MichaeTs school
 Rev Patrick J. O'Leary. pastor of St AIiehaeTs. delivered the sermon and referred to the great work achIev- cd for the church by the earnest, de vout and gifted sister. He spoke of her executive ability in the conduct of the Home for Aged Women at West Hart ford of her valuable service in the orphan asyluns of the diocese and of her praiseworthy service for God and the church for the past 40 years
 After the offertory Jesu Dei was ren- dered by Mrs. Michael DriScoll SO prauo. Martin H Spellman, tenor, and C. Leo Higgins. bass.
 Burial was in old St AIichael's cem- etery, beside the grave of Sister Mary Peter, who died 24 years ago. The bearers were Dr. Michael H. ScanIon, pr. John L. May. c. Leo Higgins, Eu- gene Driscoll. Thomas r. Lenihan and Joseph Metiveer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
NOANK
Bremen Working for Fund for Now Uniforms-SmaH Firs Ia Schooner Social Notes.

The Noank fire company iS to raise funds for purchasing new uniforms. The invitation from the Stonington fire company to attend the entertain nent and fair to be held there in April was accepted at 3. special meeting of the company Wednesday evening
 Mrs. Ida Palmer entertained the sewing society of the Daughters of America at her home on Elm street Friday,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Play We'll Presented.

The Universal Dramatic club pre- sented the play Ten Nights in a Bar room Tuesday evening, March IT, be- fore a full house, having a most appre- ciatiVe audience. Each character was well impersonated and the players re- ceived many compliments, The cast
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Manchester. MT. Tracy will spend Sunday at the same place
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
1 ed by the death of mr. Murray.s fa-

ed by the death of Mr. Murrayss fa- ther.
 George B. A. Baker Of New Britain was visiting his parents fin town on Thursday,
 Files Marriage Intentions.
 Edward Fitch Johnson has filed his intentions of marriage with Town Clerk John Condren, this being the first received by the town clerk.
 Holy Name Society at Funeral.
 The members of the Holy Name SO ciety of St. Andrews church attended the funeral of Patrick Murray Thurs day In 8 body. MT. Murray was the oldest member of the society.
 J. R. Sherman of Norwich was call ing on friends in town Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Delegate to Grand Lodge.

Miss Ethel Latham. royal rnatron of Jessamine court, Royal and Exalted Order of Amarantes, has been chosen to represent the court. in New Haven April 22, at which time the grand lodge convenes.
 A large delegation of Daughters of America attended the masked whist given by Nancy Hampstead council, D. of A., in New London Thursday even ing.
 The Boy Scouts are planning q hike into the real country this afternoon.
 Mrs. Wilfred Brown of Old Mystic entertained the sewing circle of Char ity chapter, c. E. S., at her home Fri day afternoon.
 At the service fin Grace Episcopal church tomorrow afternoon Rev. C. s. M. Stewart will officiate
 Mir. and Mrs. John Smith of Front street are entertaining their son Lester from the Rhode Island Agricultural college and a friend. Arthur Wilde.
 Miss Mary Sutherland has returned from a visit with relatives in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Claud M Chester will return today from Fishers Island, where they have spent most of the winter. MT. Chester will conduct his store on GrotOn Long Point this sea- son and has been appointed postmaster for the summer. postofhce to be in- stalled there.
 The singing class of the village met in the vestry Friday night with & good number in attendance.
 Miss Hazel Pecor of New London is a week end guest of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Thaddeus Pecor.
 Miss Margaret McGill has returned to Hartford after visit here.
 Rev. w. T. Aiken has returned from 8 short visit in New York.
 Going to Greenport
 John Fitzpatrick will leave Monday with a force of men for Greenport, L. l., where he will build tug for the Basin and Construction company of that place.
 The missing engines have arrived and been installed in the boats waiting for them. Only a little more work re- mains to be done on the MacNeu boat
 w. c. Eldridge is building a motor boat for Russell Tabor of Orient, L. I.
 Mrs. Walter Linebury has returned to her home in Wethersfeld after a visit with her parents, Mir and Mrs. Joel Singer.
 Capt. B. w. Latham in the boat Star has returned from a fishing trip near ayr1rnnlE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Cabin AhN

While the cabin of the fishing schooner Phebe. owned by Capt. Wal ter Rathbun, was being cleaned Thurs day, the blaze from an overloaded stove set fire to the woodwork, but no serious damage resulted
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
e E3 60 FOR COLDS, INFLUENZA, COUGHS, SORE THROAT c aII

You can escape the Grip and catching, Cold, with certain amount of care and the use of Humohreys' Seventy seven" at the first sneeze or shiver--you must be on your guard and have the remedy on hand ready to take.
 If YOU wait, until your bones begin to ache, until you begin to cough and 2 heeze, and the Cold becomes settled I'd hangs on, it may take longer to ? eaL up. I've sizes, 25c. aad S4 %,
 all druggists or mailed,
 Humphreys Hemes, 1fadicins Co. .-5 Williams Street, New Eeriz.--Ad- .--rtiSement-
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on the Packer woodiot at Canterbury bridge.
 A Mooszp man unIoaded a carload of horses here Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon a carload of cat tie was unIoaded at the station here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Brief Mention. Louis Dinnick is spending g. few