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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Connecticut Road oHieiaIs.

The annual session of the Con- necticut Road Officials association was held in Hartford Wednesday aft ernoon There were twenty or more of the members present representing the chief cities of the state. Because of illness with typhoid, contracted at the recent road congress at Atlanta, Ga, Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett was not present
 A. H. Terry, city engineer of Bridge port, president of the association, pre- sided. Assistant City Engineer Rob- ert J. Ross of Hartford made his re- port as secretary and treasurer. W. E. Kennedy. of Waterbury, is vice presi- dent of the association.
 The subject of discussion before the meeting was: "Bituminous and Other mi-Permanent Pavements; Their Cost, Maintenance. Etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

he believed definite date upon w11icn
 complete independence would be grant 2 ed should be announced.
 The Filipinos believe and have bee ieved ever since the American occu- pation,'' he said, ''that we would do
 just what this preamble says we will do. They confidently expect the pas sage of the bill and to amputate the preamble would shake their faith in our good intentions toward them"
 Mir. Martin expressed the opinion that the United States ought to leave the islands bag and baggage" when it goes. He did not look with cavoS upon suggestions that an international agreement for the naturalization o5 the group be sought.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Incidents In Society

New York papers state that Mrs. John Kurrius. of Is West 121st street, gave a tea Saturday for her cousin. Miss Ruth Herrick Chapman, of Nor wich, who is her guest this winter. Miss Chapman's mother, Mrs. William H. Chapman, presided at the tea table. which was decorated with pink roses. In the drawing room were French gilt baskets filled with chrySanthemums and autumn leaves. Those present in- cluded Miss Frances Prendergast, Miss Irene Prendergast, Miss Dorothy Stokes, Miss Anna Dunn, Miss Flor ence Blue, Miss Helen Clinton, Miss Adele De Witt Clinton, Miss Hortense Ogden, Miss Edna Paul. Miss Mar jorie Kennedy. Miss Mamie Felix, Miss Daisy Moffat, Miss Florence Touhy and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Sheep Breeders Elected Officers.

At the eleventh annual meeting of the Connecticut Sheep Breeders asso- citation heir at Hartford Tuesday the following officers were elected:
 President, Charles l.. Gold; vice president, Walter L. Yale, Mer1den; i; ton; secretary, H. L. Garrigus, Mans field; directors for four years, Ernest Wallridge, Holland; Ernest Nettleton, Middlefield; W. L. Pentecost, Litch- field; Henry Bugbee, Eastford: Allen B. Cook, Greenwich; legislative con- mittee, Charles L. Gold, Prank H. StadmuelIer, Elmwcod.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES HAVE
 EYES ON TERMINAL
Negotiations Said to Be in Progress
 for New London poekaae.

It is understood unofficially that at the meeting of the New London har- bor commission in Hartford Tuesday. negotiations were received from steam ship companies for the use of the terminal at East New London that were of a most encouraging nature. That the state-owned pier will find plenty of 1essees as soon as it is ready for use, is beyond any question of doubt.
 said to have been the most optimis- tic since the project was undertaken. It was the first gathering of the full board for long period. Aside from the negotiations referred to the bus mess transacted was chiefly of routine character. The progress of the ter niinal to date was gone over in detail and proved thoroughly acceptable to the commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Laneworthy Restina Comfortably

James c. Langworthy of NoanIs, whose left foot was crushed under the wheels of a cabcose attached to a freight train which he attempted to board while passing the Union station at New London Tuesday afternoon, is resting comfortably at the hospital in New London. Langworthyis foot was amputated above the ankle. He suf- fered no other serious injuries and it is expected that he will recover,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
ss,ooo MORE FOR REVENUE
 COLLECTORS IN CONNECTICUT
New Appropriation Probably to Pay
 For Recent Appointments.

Additional appropriations of S630, 900 is asked by the commissioner of in- ternal revenue for enforcing the war revenue law with the assistance of a large staff of deputies and others. Of this large sum the collector estimates that 1t will be necessary tc spend $9,- 900 additional in the internal revenue district of Connecticut for more help, etc. Presumably it was out of this prospective allotment that Collector Walsh recently appointed several deputies,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Harsterd,s Y, M. 6. A, Membership.

Three thousand, i've hundred and thirty seven men, the largest Y, M, e. A. membership in the world for a city Of its size; is the distinction accrUipg to Hartford as a result of the r. M c. 4. campaign for increased membersilir 2 prosecuted during last week and stS gugas sa 59 a slsgT hgs 5l ssa ne ss naeEnbsEs
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
PROMPT PASSAGE OF
 PHILIPPINE BILL
Urged Before the Senate Committed by Vice Governor of the Islands.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Prompt pas- sage of the pending bill to give the Philippine Islands a greater measure of self-governrnent. the preamble of which declares the purpose of this government to grant complete inde- pendence when a stable government has been erected there, was urged be- for the senate Philippine committee today by Henderson S. Martin, vice governor of the islands
 Explaining that he spoke for him. self without seeking to reflect the opin- ions of the administration in Wash
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
USING LESS GAS AND
 ELECTRICITY IN FACTORIES.
Slack Times in Norwich ManuFac- tories indicated at City Power Plant.

Decreased usage of gas and electhi- city by the manufacturing plants of the city, as shown at the present time by the city gas and electric depart meut is an indication of slackened conditions generally among the manu- featuring concerns of the city.
 Both in gas and electricity used for power or other purposes in manufac- turing plants, the usage just now is over 10 per cent. below what it was last year at this time, it is report ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
SCHOOL MONEY TO
 COME FROM THE STATE.
Norwich Will Receive fs,4os25 and
 New london sfo,7236o.

Norwich. with a school enumeration of 5927, will receive from the state as it's share of the enumeration frant of $2.25 per pupil the sum of $1S,403.z5, while New London, with an enumera- tion of 4766, will receive $10,723.50. The grants accorded eastern Connecti- cut towns follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Knights TempIsp Christmas ohserv.
 ance
commander

Columbian commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar. has arranged for the annual Christmas observance by hav- ing the observance at the Masonic temple at II o'clock on Christmas morning, when the address will be de- livered by Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth of New London, and there will be music by the Temple quartette, attendance of the commandegy mem. pers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
9pon't" Cards For School Children.

culosis commission has sent com-
 The secretary of state tuber- munication to school superintendents to the effect that the commission de- sires to distribute among the children the "Don't" card, concerning precau- tions for prevention and cure of tuber- culosis. and asks the cooperation of school officers in distributing the cards. Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
PERSONALS

Mfr. and Mrs. Frank o. Grandy of Stonington have been guests Of friends sn Norwich.
 itfng his father Sandor Mikolasi of Franklin street who is very much i'm proved in health, after a serious ill., iness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
J. oIin. Howe ReceYerinq,

J. Qlip Howe, formerly of this city, who has been recuperatipg at Atlantic City, is now at his home in Waterz bury, gfreatiy improved in health. He was recently operated upon for appens dicitis at a hospital in New York,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
Merfo,k.-sip charies Vifiiers Star.

NeFfoik.-Stp Charles Vi1iiers Stan= ford, celebrated British composer, has accepted an invitation to compose an orchestral Werk and to personally conduct It's Initial rendition at one Of the concerts Of the LttehdeId Choral uRleH. PRe3esseF Stanford has been eFefesseF ef music in Cambridge unis .yeHslty. Enslana. fer nenY years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Somerset lodge No. S4 F. and A. M., had a largely attended meeting Wednesday evening at the Masonic temple, which was the annual com muncation at which the reports for the past year were presented and the election of officers for the year to come took place. WorShipful Master Herbert R. Kind presided.
 The reports by Treasurer Joseph W. Gilbert and by Secretary c. Leslie Hopkins showed a particularly good year in which eighteen candidates had been raised. But the lodge had been
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
GEO. A. DAVIS
Books

O A AO
 are always acceptable as peEs sonaI gifts. We are very strong this Christmas on Good Books.
 For the boys and girls we have a fine line of Books, a great variety of titles, good type and good paper for 25e.
 Another grade at Soc. z,
 All the newest Fiction Books of travel and fine H.. lustrated Books.
 Complete sets of Dickens, Scott, Thaekeray. a
 George Eliot, Dumas and Hugo, in NeIson's New Gen. tury Library. dainty limp, leather binding. '.
 These Books are sold in sets or single volumes.
 Francis Parkman's complete works in limp leather bindins,;'
 Mrs. olcott's Stories in, single volumes or in completeI. sets. ,N
 Wehster's New InteEnation. al Dictionary, an entirely new book.
 Webster's Collegiate Die tionary in cloth and full seai binding. u
 Oxford Bibles. Prayer Boolxsss and HymnAls. r If you are undecided about s.j gift for your friends, select ks good Book from our large stock and you will make no5 mistake. :, Store open eyeninss until I Christmas. = : 1 GEn nIVTc 1s R.a.dw.,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17
GOOD RESULTS OF
 CIVIL SERVICE IN STATE Pointed Out in Annual Report of Con.
 neckieut connissions

The first annual report of the civil service commission submitted to Gov ernor Baldwin shows that between Feb. 4, 1914, and Sept. 30, 1914, 42 for nal competitive tests were held, sift- ing out the relatives capacities of 634 applicants. In addition, credentials and references of 919 non-competitive applicants were used to obtain em- ployes for 12 branches of the service where experience showed that eligible lists could not be established for pending appointments from competi- tive tests. One hundred and twenty four candidates appeared and compet- ed in one of the tests, that for book keepers.
 Tribute 10 State Service.
 The report continues:
 we have had the somewhat unusual duty imposed upon us of superimpos- ing system of non- partisan appoint ment on state service which in many departments had obtained high de- gree of efficiency. often quite non partisan, and in some other depart ments had been at least fairly well managed, even if too great partisan consideration had often been given to appointments. In no department had our state suffered from the scandalous partisan mismanagement which has often preceded the adoption of civil service laws in other Jurisdictions. Under the circumstances we have pro- 1 ceeded carefully, attempting to main- tain the spirit of the law in the high
 est decree and to use the very consid- erable discretion given us by the stat ute to avoid friction and irritation dur ing the transition period from the system of personal appointment from | insufficient data, or under political
 pressure. to the system of appointment
 from carefully selected lists. We have 1 had cordial cooperation from some de- pertinent heads who have welcomed | the relief from the irritating duty o1 selecting one individual from among 8 | group of clamoring applicants. all urg- | ing contradictory claims for approval
 Some department heads who were al 1 first douious have become more than willing to accept our aid. We believe l that our work is auspiciously begun and has already proved of marked value, even euperimposed on the sys- tens of appointment in vogue in 6 1 state which has known few political changes If Connecticut shall become
 doubtful state politically. it's public
 service will always be protected from | those raids which have wasted the l funds and destroyed the esprit de corps ! of other less far-sighted states ane l municipalities"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Canadian mills increased by 2s per cent. their consumption Of pulp wood lest year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

A clergyman known to local pastors as former miderator of the Gener- al Association of Connecticut Rev. Joseph Anderson, D. D., pastor emeri- tus of the First Congregational church at Waterbury, celebrated his seventy eighth birthday Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

New arrival of Guilford long clans at Powers Bros, 10 Rose Plaee.-AdV.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

The treasurer of General Kitchener lodge, Sons of St. George of Rock vile, has forwarded to the Prince of Wales fund for the relief of the suf- fering caused by the European war the amount of $225. It is expected that more will be sent later,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Handsome Electric Table and FIoo Lamps. George A. Davis.-Ady.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Store open evenings until Christmas. |
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Some of the history classes noted that December IS was the anniversary in 1773, of the Famous Boston Colon ists, resenting British tax on tea, or dumped $40 chests of the tea into Bos- ton harboT.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

The 7s children at the county nome are to have their Christmas tree and gifts as usual this year, arrangements being made by Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell, at the request of the generous Nor wich man who of late years has pro- vided the children's treat.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

A Norwich man suggests that tn Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1874 was of nearer interest than the Bat tie of Stonington, since the Britisl penned Admiral Decatur's three ship in the Thames river, near Charles H Bran's estate, for three months during 1813-14.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

The state board of control, at it's meeting, Tuesday, voted an addition of S23,000 to the appropriation for the commission on diseases of de- mestic animals to pay expenses in-
 cured by the foot and mouth cru-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

The blanks for the new hunting Ii-
 censes for 1915 arrived at the office of Town Clerk Charles s. Holbrool< Tuesday, inreadiness for issuance on and after January l, There is usually not great demand for them at this time of the year. many hunters waiting until fall. Others prefer to get their moneys worth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-17

Nan Buskirk's Confecttons for your Christmas table. George A. Davis Adv.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
Camp Elects Officers and Delegates.

At a meeting Of Camp Loudon Butler
held in Benton, Saturday, March 18th, the
following named comrades were present
Capt. John H. Nattn, commander; E. M.
Langhlin, lieutenant commander; j. s..
Alison, adjutant; W. H. Smith, #. P. Lar
kin, j. A. Bumgardner, j. o. Nuckolls,
l. H. Martin and W. H. Scanland.
The present incumbents were reelected
to serve during the ensuing year, and the
days Of semi annual meetings were chang
ed from the second to the first Saturdays
in March and October.
w. H. Scanland and E. NJ. Laughlin were
elected delegates to the Jacksonville Re-
union, and Capt. j. H. Nattin and j. S.
Alison alternates.
All Confederate veterans in the parish
are earnestly solicited to become members
of our camp and assist US in our work,
which is for their interest as we'll as ours.
1t is duty they owe to themselves and
their posterity to lend helping hand in
establishing and perpetuating their mill
tary records-though only small part of
the great whole of the proud inheritance of
the greatest Nation that ever waged battle
for its Independence.
The camp adjouned to meet Wednesday,
June 3d-the birthday anniversary of Pres
ident Jefferson Davis. All veterans are
cordially invited to attend.
j. S. ALISON, Adjutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
An Important Announcement.

Win not all Baptist men, pastors and
laymen, give attention for one minute?
There will be held in Alexandria on
April It'll, 9Th and 9th of this year the first
session of the Louisiana Baptist Mems
Convention. 1t is especially urged that
every Baptist man who possibly can attend
this meeting.
It will be for those who attend revival
of religion, a UNCONVENTIONAL representa-
tive meeting, and workers conference
all combined. The fellowship of the breth-
rem will be especially helpful and the dis
cussion will be marked by strong deyo-
tional and active spirit. 1t will not be q
meeting to raise money but to enlarge our
individual and UNCONVENTIONAL horizon.
The transportation committee has assur-
ance from the railroad that reduced rates
on the certificate plan will be granted
those attending this meeting. The Baptist
Church in Alexandria will furnish enter
tainment on the Harvard plan, bed and
breakfast free to every man who attends.
This statewide mems convention was au-
thorized by the Baptist State Convention
last November, and it was urged there that
every business man and pastor of the
Baptist denomination plan to attend. Be
sure to come. w. H. MANAGAN,
Chairman Executive Committee.
E. GoDBoLD,
Chairman Advertising Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
FROM OUR STATE EXCHANGES.

Maj. W. H. Tunnard was the recipient
of many happy wishes yesterday, the oc-
casion being the anniversary of his birth.
He is one of the ''true and tried" Confed-
crate Veterans.-Shrevepou Caucasian,
Sunday. Happy years to you, Major, and
many of them.
The New Orleans Picayune of Saturday
says: During the past fortnight several
families of Northern farmers have arrived
in the city and gone to take possession of
lands bought on the Texas and Pacific, in
Iberville Parish, in the vicinity of Plaque
mines. They are the advance guard of a
large army of desirable settles for Louisi-
ana recruited by the busy and active land
and immigration department. of the Texas
and Pacific. Among those who are COM
ing are several stock raisers, and during
the week number of cars of blooded hogs
and cattle arrived to be placed on the
farms.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
Confederate Deaths.

R. A. Puryear died on the nth instant
at Camden, Ark.
Robert E. Clarke, seventy years old, died
Saturday in Calhoun County, Miss.
w. H. Purdam, aged seventy five years,
died on the 18th instant, at Murray, Ky.
Al Robinson, aged seventy three years,
died at Iuka, Miss, on the 18th instant.
Judge H. Cornwell, a native of South
Carolina, died at Louisville, Miss, on the
18th instant.
E. D. Parkman, aged sixty seven years,
a member Of Company c, Eleventh Arkan-
sas Cavalry, died last Friday in the Sol
diers' Home, at Beauvoir, Miss.
Capt. John A. Dicks, aged sixty-years,
died of Bright's disease on the 18th inst,
at Natchez, Miss. He was a native OF
Natchez and was captain of the Adams
Infantry, Fourth Louisiana Battalion.
Maj John Eli Newsom, aged seventy six,
died recently at Fort Worth, Texas. He
was native of North Alabama. He par
ticipated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth
and other important battles of the war.
For the first time in its history the Ma
tional Institute of Social Sciences conferred
gold medals upon Southern scientists. The
recipients are Drs. Charles c. Bass, Charles
w. Duval and Abraham Metzall, all of New
Orleans.
Samuel R. Lewis, veteran of Thirty.
fifth Alabama Infantry, died last Thursday
at Huntsville. He was native of Triana
Ala, and entered the service of the Con.
federacy at LAGRANGE College, when abou
125 members of the student body enlisted
March IL, 1862.
Eloire Mire, aged eighty-two years ane
a native and lifelong resident of Assump.
ton Parish, died recently at Attakapas
Canal. During the Seige Of Vicksburg il
1868 he was taken prisoner and sent te
Camp Morton, Indiana, where he remained
until the close of the war.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
HauehtOn.

Wednesday, March 18.-The farmers of
this vicinity are busy planting corn.
Mr.. H. Wilson was on the sick list few
days last week.
Mr.. Dawson Harris of Shreveport was a
visitor Saturday.
Miss Wilhelmina McDade will entertain
the Civic League Friday afternoon.
The beautiful spring weather is causing
every one to be interested in their gardens
and flowers.
Rev. Briscoe Carter filled the pulpit at
the Methodist Church Sunday morning
and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wyche have made an
addition to their home, making it very
cozy, as we'll as roomy.
DR.. G.. M. Tucker has about completed
the interior of his home, one attraction
being nice piano player.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Sparkman have re-
turned to Monroe. They have been re-
siding here since last October.
Mrs. T. R. Tomlinson is expecting her
sister, Mrs. Dunlap, and children, from
North Carolina, to spend the month of
April.
Mr.. J. G.. Wilson, who has charge of the
", S. and P. dirt train that has been work.
ing here since last October, has removed
to some point east.
Among those visiting Shreveport this
week were Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. McDade,
Mr.. T. R. Tomlison, Mr.. Loye McDade,
Mrs. J. E. Wyche and Rev. j. NJ. Brown.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
Partition Sale.

D. E. Afford VS.. John Les Hollingsworth ct ais.
No. $685. In Second District Court, Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
DY virtue of an order and commission
II for sale, issued in the above entitled
case, and to me directed, authorizing and
requiring me to sell for purpose of par
tition between plaintiff and defendants,
the herein described land, owned in in
division by them, will, on Saturday,
April 4, 1914, at the front door of the
Court House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours prescribed ylaw,
proceed to sell at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, the following
described lands, together with all i'm
provements thereon, to-wit:
Lot 6, block E, town of Haughton,
Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
This property is being sold for the
purpose Of partition, in the following
proportions: One-half to the plaintiff
and one-sixth to each of the defendants.
John Lee, Raymond and Ethel Hollings-
worth.
Terms of Sale-For cash, if the APP
praisement or two-thirds thereof be bid,
else on credit of twelve months, ac-
cording to law. j. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff and ex-officio Auctioneer.
Benton, La, Feb. 26, 1914. apra
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-03-19
MatIOck-Wise.

On last Sunday, the 9th, Mr.. Shelley
Wise and Miss Lizzie Matlock were hap
PLY united in marriage at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. j H. Coyle of Sarepta
officiating.
Miss Lizzie is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. S. Nj. Matlock of Mot, and Mr..
Wise is from Webster Parish.
The bride was becomingly dressed in
white embroidered wolfe, with ribbon and
shoes to match. She is pretty blonde,
with lovely disposition, and other traits
which will make home happy, and the
writer congratulates Mr.. Wise in winning
so fair flower.
May their lives be ever so free from care
as on their nuptial eve. N.