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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-09
OTHER SPEAKERS

A. A. Head of Waterville, noted
Y. NJ. c. A worker and secretary OF
the Boom Maine Association, spoke
with enthusiasm upon the natural
resources of Maine, but advanced the
idea that the state was not made by
these, but was Made by Men
W. S. Wyman of Augusta, manager
of the Central Maine Power Co. spoke
upon the development of Maine Move
ment, upon what it is and upon what
it has to do. This years work
said Mr.. Wyman, rs to boom Maine
and get membership of $4,000 per
He stated further plans of
the association.
f. n. Merrill, Esq, one of Show
hegans leading attorneys, gave a
rousing address toward the end of
lettering the community and in the
course of his remarks suggested
means of keeping the money in the
State. He also dwelt upon the taxa
ion question
f. w Briggs of Pittsfield had pre-
'iously asked that he be not called
lpon for response by the toastmas-
er, but the repeated cry of Briggs,
Briggs" brought him to his feet and
e gracefully paid tribute to Show
egan, its people and its business in
ustries.
Hon. Samuel w. Gould of Show
egan, congressman, was called
pom and was greeted with
oud applause. In his usual dry and
witty manner he mentioned what
President Wilson had accomplished,
nd added because of these accom-
,lshments, and the fact that Pat
lad decided to run for Congress- We
,ould now turn our attention to the
development of Maine. Mr.. Gould
poke of the value of friendly assis-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-09
The Commonwealth Insurance Co.
OF New York
ASSETS DEC. ~. 1918

NSSETS DEC. II, 1913
Mortgage loans ........ s3O7.100 90
Stocks and bonds ,...... 2234,692 20
Cash in office and bank .. GS.55I a.
Agents balances ........ 145.710o2
Interest and rents ....... 1870
All other assets ........ 1850 %
Gross assets .......... $2.776.7S3.l4
Deduct items not admitted 143.515.S4
Admitted assets ...... $2.633.267.so
LIABILITIES DEC 81. 1918
Net unpaid losses ......... $76.182.>4
Unearned premiums -. S4O.S54.lS
All other liabilities ...... 81 10000
Cash capital ............. 500. 900 30
Surplus over all liabilities 11847S0-S
$2,63S.2679O
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-09
MAYOR f. E. NEWBERT

Mayer Newbert was next introduced
by POSTMASTER Merrill as a sample of
Augustus citizenship. The Mayor
gave a rousing compliment to the
beauties of Skowhegan as a town and
in a vein of wit and humor described
his own situation when once within
its borders with a broken down auto
mobile. He brought greetings from
the Capital and spoke of the advan-
tages of Board of Trade in town
or city. He closed his address with
booming" words for Maine
HARVEY D. EATON. ESQ.
Harvey D. Eaton, Esq. of Water
Vile. attorney and farmer, was intro
duced as the Mayor of Cornvile and
after the applause with which he was
greeted had subsidized he said "Skow-
! hogan was the first big city of my ac-
quaintance" He proposed the fol-
! lowing toast for the town,
"Skowhegan, not always right, but
always heard from"
Mr. Eaton spoke of the loss of pOpu-
laton in Maine and also the loss of
courage and faith, saying that the
farms of Maine are for the one great
opportunity and the greatest asset
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
DOG DAYS.
Present Period Named After Seasor
 When Rome Sweitered.

The term dog days has no refer erce to dogs, but is borrowed from the Romans, who called Sirius, the brightest of the fixed stars, the dog star. At one time during the Roman epoch the rising of this star eoincided with the rising of the sun in the latter part of July. The 20 days preceding and the 20 days following this con junction were for the Romans dies canis, the days of the dog-or the dog star. Rome had it's hercest heats usu- ally during this period; therefore, the time was dreaded and came to have the reputation of an unhealthy season, q, though not with any special reference to the dogs of Rome.
 In our day the popular meaning ot the dog days is that dogs are especial ly likely to go mad at this time. The consequence is that, while the animals are made uncomfortable by nose mug zling, their discomfort is greatly added to by the foolish dread which keeps people from giving them water or car ing for them properly. Rabies may oc- cur at any season of the year; the actual statistics show a greater ire quency of the disease during the wia- ter than during the summer months It is most common in the early spring and March and April would be a much better time to select for dog days ir the popular sense than the weeks oj July and August that have by n1iSap- pFehension come to be looked on as the special period of danger
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14

In a session of the city court that lasted almost all day Thursday, the adjourned cases against a man and four women arrested last week at 5S Water street and ss Summit street, occupied the greater part of the time.
 When court came in, the case of the state vs Marie Brown, Winnie Mitchell and Trixie Gottlieb was Drought up. They were arrested in an early evening raid on Wednesday of last week at No. S3 Summit street by State Policemen Downing, Jackson, Rudd and Wheeler.
 Attorneys J. c. Geary and Clayton Smith of New London appeared in court as counsel for the women. Winnie Mitchell and Trixie Gottlieb were accused of frequenting a house charged with keeping the place and knowingly having females there for gain.
 The state police gave evidence against them, tsstifying to visiting the house at different times and on the visit the three women signed state ments as to how the house was kept and it's purposes. After the states ev- idence was in, Marie Brown gave tes- >smony that connected a New London nan, A. Bronstein, with the conduct of the house. She told the court that
  with him and that he got half the proceeds. She said she came here from New York.
 Attorney Smith made a brief argu- ment fir his clients ] nwhich he asked that fines might be imposed.
 Judge Thomas J. Kelly found prob able cause for holding the Brown wo- man for trial in the superior court under bonds of $500. He found Trixie Gottlieb and Winnie Mitchell guilty of the charges brought against them and fined them each $10 and costs.s In view of the other cases that were to be tried in the afternoon in which the testimony of these three women probably would be wanted they were not taken to jail after court adjourned, but were kept at police headquarters.
 Six Small Boys in Court. Six small boys who were accused of burglary at a fruit and candy store on Franklin street, kept by a man named Saello, were before the court. The ages of the boys were [, 8. 10 Il and rS. One was a son of the owner and he thought he had a right to go into the place, opening the door and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
THREE HELD FOR SUPERIOR COURT
State Police Present Evidence Against Marie Brown
 Annie Smith and Joseph Smith-AI Go to Jail in De fault of Securing Bonds-Long Trial in City Court

letting the other boys in. Some money was taken as well as candy and other things that tempted the appetite of the boys
 When the testimony had been giv- en, Judge Kelly decided that one of the boys should be sent to relatives in Woonsoeket, while the cases against the other boys were nolled, but it was impressed upon all their minds that if they appeared before the court again. they would be sent to the Connecticut School for Boys and that their terms would be long ones. He gave them some pointed ad- vice about letting other peoples property alone and advised them to keep out of trouble by honesty and right living.
 Afternoon Session.
 An afternoon session of court was held which lasted until nearly 5 o'clock in hearing the case against Annie Smith and Bennie Siiverrnan alias Jo- seph SilYerstein. alias Joseph Smith, who were arrested at No. 5s Water street. Both were accused of keeping the place as a house of i'll repute and to having women there, for immoral purposes. Roth pleaded not guilty.
 State Policeman Downing gave the principal testimony against the ac- cused He told of visiting the house and to having talks with these two accused as to the way it was run. They spoke of coming here from New York and told of the way the house was run and to the amount of bus mess that was done and about the money in the bank.
 The accused had as their attorneys Lawyers Edward T. Burke and Thom- as M Shields.
 Marie Brown, Winnie Mitchell and Trixie Gottlieb were in the court dur ing the trial. It is said that some thing they said to the state police put these officers on the trail of the Water street house, which it is believed has the backing of Rosie Hertz, a noto- rious New York woman. who some time ago gained much notoriety through giving information on the New York police as to alleged graft meth ods pursued in New York by the po- lice
 Silverman and Dannie Smith were both bound over for trial to the su- perior court under bonds of $500 each probable cause being found. Silver man is said to be shoemaker by trade, who was in poor health and wanted to change his business. He came from New York to Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
O'SULLINAN WON.
Derby Man Was Elected Secretary of the State Democratic Committee at
 Hartford.

The Ansonia Sentinel says: As the meeting of the democratic state cen tral committee held a the Allyn House Tn Hartford. Attorney Patrick B. OSuiliyan of Derby was chosen sec retary to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edwin S. Thomas of New Haven who was elevated to the bench The election of the Derby man was expected in his city as he had the backing of most of the members of the committee. The offices of secre- tary and treasurer of the committee were separated and when the time came for the nomination of candidates for secretary three men were named: E. T. OSulliyar of Torrington, P. B. O'Sullivan of Derby and J. F. Dutton of Berlin. The other candidates with drew and the Darby man was elected.
 The election of Attorney O'Sullivan to be secretary of the committee places him in a position where he vii be in the very thick of the coming fall campaign. He has been working to secure the place for some time and now that he has achieved it his friends are congratula1ing him and wishinb him success.
 Attorney O'Suliivan is the son of the late Dr. Thomas J. O,SuVivan, once mayor of Derby, a native of Norwich. Over year ago he married Miss Mar Tguerite Lawton, of Aliddletown. who for several years was teacher of French at the Norwich Free Academy. They have one son. Attorney O'Sul- livan has a number Aof relatives in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
ALLEN-REEMAN- INVENTORY
 TOTALS AT s5s,o25.2s. Appraisers Make Report-Book AS- counts and Plant Each at s25,ooo.

The sum of s5s.o25-2s is the total ef the inventory and appraisai~of the as- sets of the AlIen-Beeman company. ac- cording to the report just filed wlSn the clerk of the superior court Sby Jo- seph. C. Worth and George W. Carroll, appraisers, and Edmund A. Prentice. receiver.
 The plant complete is placed at a valuation Of S25.p0o. Cash on hand Is s766.7T, and book accounts are s25.- 900. A note of John Donovan for Szl5-56 is among the assets. and the bank balances are as follows: Thames National $14s-24, National Bank Jf Commerce s1se.11, Howard National bank ss47S, Frank. CO. Saw. bank S19.03
 There are notes as follows or value unknown according to the report: Oi Nathan A. Bingham for s96.57, another for S96.56. of George A Allen for ss,2oo, another for s2.eeo, of s. O. Har- rington for st63.26. of L. F. Gray eor SloS-56. There is ore certificate in the Potato association and one in the In- dustriai Building company with value unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
GAVE GHOST PARTY.
Dr. w. c. DrlseoII With Partner Led Grand March at Ocean Beach Event.

Wednesday evening the guests of the Hartford house at Ocean Beach gave a unlque ghost party. The house and veranda was decorated with-dim lights and Japanese lanterns, giving to the party a spooky setting. The music was furnished by an Italian orchestra. The party started at 9.S0 p. m. with a grand march led by Mrs. Marguerite Tansey of Hartford and Dr. ". C. Driscoll of Norwich and extended into the early hours of Thursday. Many of the guests gave informal exhibitions of the new dances. and vocal and lmu- sical selections were rendered. all in keeping with the idea of the party. The women were dressed in long flowing white robes, while the men were dress ed in similar fashion, only in black
 Ice cream was served in the middle of the dance in forms of ghosts The dance was under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Watson, pro- prietors of the Hartford house
 The patronesses were Mrs. Frank E. Watson, Mrs. Angulus Simons, Mrs Joseph Conpor and Miss Marguerite TanSey.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
MAHAN SEES OUR NEED
 OF MERCHANT SHIPS
Will Vote to Admit Foreign Built
 Vessels to American Register.

Representative Bryan F. Mahan, who returned to Washington from the Stonington celebration, says he Is in favor of the pending bill granting for eign built vessels the right to register and carry the American flag. Tt is to be regretted" he said, that the free tolls provision of the Panama canal act was stricken out. Free tolls to American coastwise vessels would have encouraged the building of ships for that trade, and such ships would be available for times of stress and war, and we would not be obliged to purchase the cast off ships of other nations in orer to transport our pro- duce to the markets of the world. The present situation, the war in Europe, has opened the eyes of our people and they now see the great importance of a merchant marine flying our flag.
 With the most bountiful crop in the history of our country, We are de- pendent upon foreign ships to trans port it to market. Leader Under wood truly said the other day on the floor of the house, that unless we ad- init foreign ships to American regis ter. cotton will be sold for five cents per pound and wheat for 25 cents per bushel and the output of our factories will remain unsold for want of trans portation facilities to get it to mar ket.
 III my OP1I1OH 1E HOQ4d nave p6Su better to have built our own ships for this trade, and they would have been built in the near future, but for the repeal of the free tolls provision of the Panama canal act. Shipbuilders in this country are entitled to the con- sideration given them in the Panama canal act, as it costs more to build and equip ships in this country than abroad.
 But the fact remains that we must now provide some means for the transportation of the products of our shall vote to admit foreign built ships to American register"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
ARRIVE FROM FRANCE.
Norwich Relatives Learn That Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Smith, Their Children and Nephew Were on the PhiIa- delphia,

 Norwich relatives learned Thursday that among the 1.0l2 passengers who reached New York Wednesday evening were MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Smith and seven children, of Brooklyn N. r., and Mrs. Smiths nephew, Ray uaond J. Weber of New York city, who sailed for southern France July 11th. All Americans have been ordered to leave that country. Mir and Mrs. Smith and their children went abroad to spend a year at St. Malo. Mrs. Smith was Miss Winifred Murtagh, a frequent Norwich visitor.
 The Philadelphia of the American line, carrying the first American reru- gees to leave Europe after hostilities began, arrived at Pier 59. North river, at Eighteenth street. at 1920 o'clock Wednesday night, with 703 cabin pas sengers and 309 steerage- Of those in the steerage 19s were American cit- iZens, many of whom under ordinary conditions travelled in the first cabins of the best transatlantic ships. but they were glad to get to America under any conditions. Ordinarily the Phila- delphia accommodates about 45o pas sengers, so even those possessing cab In tickets were crowded beyond any idea of comfort.
 All however were more than thank ful to reach their native land in safe ty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
PREDICTS sRANoEGEE WILL
 NOT BE OPPOSED
Theodore Bodenwein Gives Opinion in
 Washington Interview.

Theodore Bodenwein of New Lon don, former secretary of state of Con- necticut. with Mrs Bodenwein, is spending a few days in Washington. They were the guests of Congressman Mahan at luncheon Wednesday.
 When seen at the capitol MT. Bo- denwein was asked as to the political situation in Connecticut. He said that a call had> been issued for a meeting of the state central committee and the place and date of the state con- vention would be decided at that meeting. There will. in his opinion. be no opposition to the renomination of Senator Frank B. Brandegee to sue ceed himself. As to candidates Tor other offices he declined to be quoted He thinks that Congressman Mahan will be the democratic candidate for U. S senator and that the election will depend largely upon the vote poll ed by the progressives.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
PIGS OF TIN
PIGS OF TIN
 STORED IN BANK. New London Company Places Now Valuable Metal in Safe Place.


 The Shefield Dentifrice coupany has stored about 20 tons of pig tin used in the manufacture of eollapssible tubes, in the New London City National bank
 Recently the company, anticipating trouble in Europe. purchased a large quantity of the tin. which comes from Singapore. Because of its value and inadequate facilities for storing at the plant. the tin was taken to the panK for safe keeping.
 The tin arrived Saturday and was carted to the bank It was in pi ys weighing about 1855 pounds each and each valued at approximately ss0. The metal is worth nearly double today than it was when it was purchased a short time ago.
 A considerable crowd was attracted by the taking of the tin into the bank The tin has a yellowish cast which gives it the appearance of gold, and many were of the opinion that large quantities of gold were being stored in the hank
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Funeral of Edward Leo Hoar-peath of Peter Sobolewsky-Looal Notes.

The funeral of Edward Leo Hcar was held at the home of his father, Edward Hear, 3s4 Central avenue, Thursday morning. The attendance was large and many beautiful floral tributes eov- cred the grave. The bearers were Jo- seph Mullen, William Shea, Montcalrn H. Ethier and Walter Blais. Rev. William H. Kennedy ofdciated at the services held in St. Mary's church. Mrs. Timothy Donovan rendered at the close of the mass. Beautiful Land on High, and Nearer, My God to Thee. Father Kennedy read a committal ser vice at the grave. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
PURE, RICH BLOOD
 MADE BY HOODS

Pure blood enables the stomach, liver and other digestive organs to do their work properly. Without it they are sluggish, there is loss of appetite, sometimes faintness, a de- ranged state of the intestines, and, in general. all the symptoms of dyspepsia.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure blood, and thi5 is why 1t is so very successful in the treatment of so many ailments. Get it today
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
BORN.

>EDwARDS-In Norwich, Aug. 13, 1914 a son to MT. and Mrs J. F. Edwards. sda,I1s+s, h-h N0T oTs sd S1z. Fl ward (E. Stoddard) Brodeur. HIsCOX-In Westerly, Aug. 12, 1914, a son to MT. and Mrs. Robert M- His cox.
 DI SEUILL0-In Bradford. R. L, Aug. g, 1914, 9 daughter to MT. and Mrs. Peter Di Seuilio.
 SCOTT-In Bradford R. T., Aug, 1C, 1914, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Henry Scott. RICHOTE-In Norwich, Aug. 13, 1914 a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Felix Richote of No. IS Stanton avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Money to Europe by Express.

anxiety on the part of relatives and friends of holders of express company traA elers' cheques and letters of credit is to the effect that cable ,advices from European offices are to the effect that Americans are experiencing no diih- companies travellers cheques or letters of credit.
 Express companies announce that they will be glad to take moderate sums. say not above $500, for trans mission by mail to needy Americans at tte offices in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
BOY coRNETIsT
Harry Brown Allen, Aged 5, Will be
 Feature at Band Concert.

For the municipal band concert by Tubbs band, Director John M. Swahn has arranged for q special feature in the appearance of Harry Brown Allen, the 5-year-old boy cornetist of Oceum.
 Although only years old, Master Harry has shown wonderful ability with the cornet, taking to the instru- ment as if by nature and astonishing a large audience before whom he ap- peared at the Auditorium earlier iu the summer.
 At the concert tonight he will play the Star Spangled Banner, accomp- anied by the whole band, and it is needless to say that there will be great local interest to see and hear the boyish cornetist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
INVITES GOVERNOR TO
 VISIT COUNTY FAIR
Governor Baldwin Asked to Be the Old
 Home Day Orator Here.

State Senator and City Treasurer Charles Avery of this city 'has asked Governor Simeon E Baldwin to go to the annual fair of the New London County Horticultural society in this city and be the Old Home day orator on the middle day, or Sept. g. Last year pr. James J. Donohue tried to get the governor to attend but Toronto and the American Bar associations annual meeting had the first call. The gov ernor had already promised to go to Canada the first Tuesday in Septem- her
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Appointed Revsnue Aaent.

Frank Hannah of Jewett City has been appointed a revenue agent for the collection of the income tax. He will work from the Boston office and will receive a salary of $4 per day with an allowance of $3 for travelling expenses. The appointment was recommended by Representative MabaH.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
OBITUARY.
Peter Sabolenski.

Peter Sabolews6i died suddenly on Wednesday evening with cerebral hemmorhage of brain at his home of North Main street between Tenth and Eleventh street. He was 64 years of age and was employed at the United States Finishing Co. Besides his wife he leaves sone son, John, who is en- ployed by the Scott & Clark Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
TAFTvILLE AFFAIRS
Rendered. Linen Shower-Robbery Case
 Postponed-Loeal Briefs.

A very pretty linen shower was tend cred to Miss Alma Lambert, recently at the home of her parents, 20 Prov idence street, by her many friends in honor of her approaching marriage to G. Edward Rergeron of Briston, Conn, Miss Lamber received many beautiful pieces of linen
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Gut His Foot.

While in swimming at Mohegan park Wednesday morning Charles Tender son cut his foot severely. He jumped off the raft and landed on something sharp cutting a big gash in the bottom of his foot. The cut bled profusely.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
New London Rrosrassives Expect 200

Progressive party leaders in New London are making a thorough can Vass or the various wards for the pur- posa- of registration and their efforts are meeting with success beyond their expectations. In one ward a single worker is stated to have obtained 72 names on his list and others have done nearly as we'll It is expected that the enrolment which will be filed with Town Clerk John c. Turner shortly will approximate 200 votes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
Fairview Home Inmates Went tc
 Picnic.

Fourteen of the inmates at the Odd Fellows home at Groton, went on the picnic of Mohegan and Pequot lodges of New London Thursday at the Gold en Spur. They took an early morning boat and their beaning faces showed the pleasure they had begun to feel at the start of the days festivities. A week from Thursday they will join the Fairview lodge picnic which will be held at PoQuonoc driving park.